*NEVER* Get Rid Of These 12 Things When Decluttering!

Today I'm sharing 12 items to never declutter! These are items you should keep while you're decluttering. Sometimes when you start decluttering, it can be easier to start with what to keep so start here :) Click here for a clean & tidy home! youtube.com/@tarynmaria_?sub_confirmation=1 Join my mailing list for emails that will make your life easier! eepurl.com/iB2aE2 Decluttering playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_St9jcbHTJc&list=PLjNjDBsTnq3ScAhOcGWnJ-kAR33YM5F-2 Time saving cleaning hacks playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBE4zX00wGc&list=PLjNjDBsTnq3Tu9mKCTJi_hSEoVl6B9Ujq Cleaning Routines playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_RMuFRn9Ak&list=PLjNjDBsTnq3T-a-fVcLMRe1pUlPuEw5Kd&index=1

Do not throw away towels. If you must get rid of them, donate to animal shelters.

I hardly cook and I have this huge pot I inherited in my kitchen. It's like a witch's cauldron. I thought realistically I'm never going to cook for that many people but I also thought if I ever wanted to buy a pot like that, it would be expensive to buy it. I have enough room in the kitchen so I kept it. Fast forward to present day and our building is having issues with gas so I have no warm water in the bathroom. That huge pot is suddenly very useful to heat up water on the stove and use it for showering while things get fixed.

My sainted mother threw out a box of toys that I had stored in the back of my closet while I was away at college. They were toys that i had specifically chosen to keep, and one was a collectors item. She also gave my classic Barbies to my neices, which they destroyed. Given that she rarely threw anything out, both actions surprised me. My point is--please ask the "owner" first. Sigh 😕

1. Certain toiletries 2. Paper products 3. Items used once a year -i.e. roasting pan for Thanksgiving, gravy boat, etc 4. Stuff that is not yours 5. Unknown spare parts 6. Reserve of items - towels, sheets, pillows 7. Duplicate items - wooden spoons, spatulas, scissors, tape measure 8. Storage photographs 9. Solid wood and vintage furniture 10. Important Papers - birth certificates etc 11. Sentimental items you love 12. Family heirlooms

When our house burned down many years ago, we found out that we could buy solidly built antique furniture for less than the same thing in a department store that was stapled together fake wood.

I mentioned to my son how I should get rid of a lot of things. He said if it makes you happy you should keep it. That comment sure made me happy.

We rented a lake cabin for a week with another couple. I said, “ to cut down on dishwashing,why don’t we both bring our oddball paper products from past parties to use for breakfast,lunch,dessert and snacks.(we ate on real dishes for dinner,it was worth it.) It turned out to be so much fun and thrifty. For breakfast we ate on “It’s a Girl!” pink plates and lunch was on Super Bowl plates and napkins,etc.

I want to thank you particularly for saying don't declutter other people's things. In my work, I hear from people with mental health and addiction issues. It is amazing how many people have a painful traumatic injury that still hurts them from other people taking and throwing out their things. People can be denying the importance of your life and your feelings without even meaning to do that.

You’re like the only person on YouTube who does decluttering who is …normal? Or like a real person, not just obsessed with how everything‘appears’

Shampoos are terrific for handwashing delicate items or spot treat before laundry

Well... Tell you why I'm traumatized (example). One day I went to the backyard, my mom was there burning stuff in a drum. There was a box on the ground, and when I took a peek, I saw a piece of (fake) jewelry and some other stuff, that belonged to me. She was burning my things behind my back! I guess some of my most beloved bookmarks went that way too, never saw them since then. Please don't do that to your children. It's more than half a century and I haven't forgotten or forgiven for what she did.

This is my favorite decluttering video EVER because it reflects real life. To me, keeping USEFUL extras around isn't clutter, it's just being prepared!

I think I regret parting with were certain clothes. I have always been slender, but after a surgery some years back that affected my hormones, I gained 15 lbs that I could not get rid of, so my clothes were tight. My doctor said it was hormonal, so I resolved to just thinking I will never be a size 4 again and accepted my new weight AND got rid of all of my pants and quite a few other things. I have always purchased "classic" items, never going for "trendy" so these classic items would not have gone out of style, plus they fit so well and loved the styles. Fast forward, after a few years my body was all healed and my weight normalized back down to my normal, lower weight. I went to buy a couple of pairs of pants and was so shocked at the quality of the fabrics today, plus all pants are high rise waisted - something that is not flattering since I am short waisted plus I find it uncomfortable with the very stiff fabrics. I can no longer find the mid rise that go just over the hips :( Plus I got rid of a beautiful taupe cardigan only to find again, the quality of the fabrics now a days is just not there. I found this especially true with cotton. Now, I am more mindful of parting with things I know I will miss in the future. This also includes beach hats, extra blender cups, and cute shoes

Ah, finally! A voice of sanity! Minimalism can feel stressful sometimes.

I have donated used, but only used a few times, items like shampoos, conditioners, lotions, makeup, etc. that I bought but discovered that I don't care for, to a local women's shelter. They really appreciate it and it helps me to declutter.

I agree: do not get rid of other people's stuff. My dad used to do that with our stuff. It completely poisoned our relationship. I agree with your list wholeheartedly!!

I had vitamin E oil I didn’t like the scent, so now I just use it on my dry cracked feet. I can’t smell it there and it still works well for moisturizing..

Don't throw away things that belong to your kids without involving them. Ever. My mom regularly threw away and/or gave away my toys behind my back, and I felt it took away my voice, and it made me feel as if my opinion and feelings didn't matter. You never know if the unimportant-looking thing you throw out isn't of major emotional importance to your child. I honestly think I'd be less of a hoarder today if I'd been taught how to do my own decluttering and if I'd had a chance to learn to make my own decisions on throwing/giving things away - instead of being left to mourn the loss of items that I cherished for whatever personal reason...

I was over 50 before I realized the value of family items. I recall toys when I was a little girl that I wish I still had. I didn't have children and my only relatives are distant. But it would be nice to know that I could leave a little museum of quality items of my life to others who are old enough to appreciate receiving quality vintage items.