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I'm so sorry, Erica. This is so hard.

For the Christmas ornaments if you have pictures of your kids from 2023 Christmas opening presents and stuff that would be perfect in those

I want to turn this on again when I can evaluate what's working for us and what can be added. I only do one load wash a day (six days a week) but others in house responsible for their loads... And some days are not for wash but putting away. Gotta do what works!

Being a morning person would help tremendously - 5am is impressive.

Thanks for sharing your moment with your mom’s note. As I go thru papers, books and mentos of my hubby I felt your pain🥲 it hits at odd moments. Liked your taking us thru a process to sort and organize. ❤

Found a note from my dad today on the back of an old envelope. He died in 2008. It says 'Enjoy your day Val'. What are the chances?

Thank you so much for how real your videos are. I am sure you helped a lot of people today by talking about your Mom. It’s funny because I always wonder what it would have been like to have a mother that was nice. My Mom passed away 6 yrs ago and I don’t really feel much about her. I always try to be a better Mom to my sons, than my Mom was to me.

You broke my heart watching you about your mothers hand writing. I wanted to give you a hug.

This is excellent. I have paperwork I'm needing to sift through again, another layer of the onion. Thanks for your vulnerability regarding grief and your losses. Heartful appreciation for your work in the world. Blessings to you and your family.

You are not alone Erica. I can relate to keeping handwritten pieces from my Mum and seeing the changes in handwriting. Thanks for keeping that in 💞 Well done sorting through those papers bag lady 🙌 p.s. I'm sure I've said bag lady before and I say it with a smile because watching you I see that bags work for you 😊

Thinking of you Erica. Thank you for sharing your grief. Most of us are feeling the same way. ❤

Sending a virtual hug. Grief is tough...

I had to smile when I heard what you were doing. I began the day tackling three dresser drawers, then a bit in a closet, and on to my desk to sort through paperwork. I cam to a stopping point at lunch, just short of filing. The job, not finished, but better than things were. Full bag to donate, full trash can to empty. Now, enjoying you, and after loss of my dad and oldest brother, I get it. Big hug to you!

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Busy mama. My mother was a war bride (German) and later in life a mean, nasty, demanding woman. She took out all of her life's disappointments on us five children, but you know what? I still miss her anyway but the sorrow is still there. We are all functioning adults now and when we get together we can laugh at it and shake our heads but no tears.

Thank you so much for leaving the grief in. This is also my life after losing my daughter Sarah, F29 in November.

Great video! You gave me the path to how to sort papers categories I had never considered. Thank you dear Erica you help me so much.

Love to you 💖💖 I call those my steel magnolia moments, where crying jags just come over you. Best wishes

Oh Erica, well done for dealing with your desk and pushing through, both when you hit indecision and when you found the note from your mum. I can really see how much you love her and she is with you in your heart. She must have been such an amazing lady. I know this from the way you have talked about her in your previous video’s. I just wanted to say, I watched your video literally straight after I found out someone I have chatted with online with for over ten years has late stage cancer. Your crying gave me a release to cry for them, their family and what they are going through. Thank you for being so raw and honest in your videos and giving us real genuine emotion. Sending you a big hug. 🤗

I use the same bag for my Spark Life Binder. My Granddaughter just got married and I made her and her new husband a Spark Life Binder too.

I saw the title of this vidio & got excited❤😂!0

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Thank you for sharing. I know it was not easy, at times. 🩷

I love the artwork hanging in the windows. 😍 hugs my sweet friend ❤❤

The journey of grief cuts our breath - not easy. 💔

Crying with you (had to stop the video). Yes it still hits at unexpected times. Thank you for your authenticity. Hugs to you Erica. xx

On the back of a Yahtzee score pad, my mom recorded each person's personal best (high score). Herself, children, grandchildren and extended family who visited and played the game. I still keep it and she has been gone almost 10 years. It means a lot to me to see her handwriting and it is a physical reminder of the connection she had with loved ones. (Not to mention her love of games.) So no I don't think it is odd for you to be hit with strong emotions when you came across the game instructions that your mom wrote. Especially since it was for a game he invented. ❤

Yes, we are in this together. I have a voice mail saved from my Mom wishing me a Happy Birthday. She sounded so frail so its difficult to listen to, but I can't delete it. ❤ Oh, paperwork can be a real burden!

Thanks for taking us along with you. 😊

How generous of you to share that emotion

You are fun to watch ty erica, you are very organized

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Oh, Erica, I felt that grief come over you and cried along with you. It's those little things that jump out at us and can take us over the edge for a brief moment. It's been four years since I lost my Mom and miss her terribly. Hugs to you.

Aww Erica...a hug for you...a prayer for you...a thanks for you...for sharing such a personal and emotional moment with us.

Maybe that little memory could be in a photo frame just thought love from Eugenie your friend xxx ✨💕

We count on you to show us the reality, that even a minimalist’s home needs resetting, more decluttering, and changes in organization as our lives change. Showing us perfection does us no good at all. Keep up the great work, Erica!

I repair Christmas ornaments every year too! I will also add new ribbon for the ornaments to hang pretty on the tree, if needed. Have a wonderful week. Summer is going so fast.

Good job

Good tips, but it still seems like there are too many clothes. The one drawer for all the potions is cool.

Another good video! Maybe u could do a 30 day declutter backwards.? Day 1-declutter 30 items, day 2-declutter 29, and so forth.

I think my reaction would be to those ornaments, donate them and next time don’t buy ornaments that take work. Buy an ornament that goes directly on the tree. In a busy season of life, I like to make things as low maintenance as possible. 😊

I raised and homeschooled 3 children in a 2 bedroom house. It's amazing what can be done with less. Im overwhelmed just looking at all that you have. A lot isnt necessary. But, congratulations on your decluttering jouney!

Erica, thanks for sharing this step-by-step process, always enjoy your videos, even if I don't comment often - the shift from what you're keeping versus getting rid of puts a positive spin on decluttering.

I been using my whisk for years !!!!

Yes empty tables empty closets!!!!

Your house is unrecognisable to the house you filmed at the start of your journey. Well done x

I wish I had a closet that big

I realise I have 2 doom bags. One from this year, maybe 3-4 months ago, but the other one is years. It is YEARS. It might be 3 years! I'm pretty sure both bags are just homeless items. I will have to investigate this!