Treasure Hunting vs. Shopping
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Shopping as a minimalist is much different! Today we'll talk about how we purchase things much differently than in the past and Diana will show us a few things that she got for Adley's room :)
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I got my first prom dress from K-Mart. I look back at those sweet pictures and realize how lucky I am to be married to that boy that looked at me with such loving eyes. (K-mart dress and all) We are celebrating 46 years of marriage this month!!
That is precious! Congratulations on 46 years with a man who knew the dress is just the wrapping, the true beauty is the woman inside. God bless!
There are lots of comments about how good Dawn looks in white, but let's not forget to mention how great Diana looks in her beautiful blouse. Go Girl.
Love the bright color's
Yeah! So petty!
Diana’s hair looks super good today too 😊
You’re right!! Sorry, Diana. You always look pretty and happy and at peace with your world.
Both look bright and pretty.
My mom once apologized for us being poor and I responded that we weren't poor, we just didn't have money. We had enough.
Dawn, your face when Diana said she was joining a gym was like “I can’t say or do anything because I’m on camera but when we’re off….!” was priceless.
I think she said a whole lot with her expressions 😂
Her face and neck turning red😂
That was soooo funny! I love their dynamic. 💞💞
Too good!!u got her good Doana love the sisterly fun
I love the white!!! I understand why you are doing the black but I enjoy seeing you in something different!!
I've been following along for awhile now, but somehow I didn't even notice! 🤷🏻♀️
I noticed write away as well. Looks great
That’s because her color palette is light and medium tones….not black. But lots of people wear black that look better in other colors because they want easy and not to draw attention to themselves.
Where is your white top from
Dawn you look gorgeous in your white top. It is so flattering. I know you’re going with a black minimalist wardrobe but white is definitely your pop of color. You’re absolutely glowing. ❤️
I agree
It’s because we know her journey the white will pop.
I agree! This message also was light, bright, and full of hope, so Dawn’s white top and Diana’s colorful top just blended with the theme!
I love seeing the white! So oretty
I just thought the same thing. White is flattering and brightening to her face. It's the perfect neutral for you black neutral switch it up!!!
Don't settle is a great thing to consider when shopping. Thank you both.
Also when shopping for spouses
Saves a lot of hassle in the end!
Yes, save or purchase your favorites to enjoy for years if possible!
Diana's prayer was EXACTLY what I needed to hear this morning! On Friday, when she celebrates her happy 5th anniversary, I will be "celebrating" the 2 year anniversary of my husband going to Heaven. I've been struggling greatly as you can imagine, wondering how to move forward after 47 years. I need to look ahead - not behind. Not to the right or to the left! Easier said than done, but a proper goal all the same! Thank you Diana and Dawn. I love you both!
Tamara, I am so sorry. I am praying for you right now, and for your new season and all God has for you. ❤
I feel like I was so meant to hear you today Diana I just finished my last round of chemo today for leukemia and it’s just what I needed to hear to look ahead! Thank you 🙏
Best wishes to you
Happy 5th anniversary Diana and Princeton!
I helped my mom hold a garage sale this past weekend. It was a mad house!!! We only listed everything for $1.00. It really put things in perspective. Even if it’s $1.00, it doesn’t deserve to be in my house or creep into my thought process. It was so liberating for my mom to clean out 3 closets stuffed full of clutter.
Always appreciated my mother helping me learn to sew. I was very tall and skinny and clothes from the store never reached my wrists or covered my ankles. By the time I was in high-school, I could make a pair of pants in two hours or remake second hand clothes to fit my body or update a style. Game changer. Feeling full of gratitude.
Wow you look ten years younger, well rested, and vibrant, in white!
Love Diana’s bright colours too
I remember when my 3 girls were little...a friend had 3 older daughters who passed down huge garbage bags of clothes to our girls. It was like Christmas!! 😀
Dawns asking "for a friend"...I laughed out loud!
Not only am I up to 20 hours of intermittent fasting each day, I am also doing a 30 min prayer walk!
Thank you ladies...you're the best!
I love when you both share your memories as a child
Coming out of this pandemic phase of life, there are a few things that I look at differently. In the past I volunteered for everything, I sewed for hours a day making 3000 masks to donate, charity quilts, etc. people would say, when do you sleep? This period of time eventually made me realize that I need to slow down and appreciate my life and do some of the things I really want to do for me. Your videos have helped me hone these thoughts. Decluttering has given me such satisfaction. At one time I had so many sewing projects (all organized), that my daughter said, mom, you look like a hoarder. I’m not going to do that any more. Finished projects get donated, and no new ones are coming in. For myself, I started an online college course (free), something I’ve been wanting to do. At my age, I’ve given up the hope for a PhD, but I think I earned that in my 50 years of raising kids. Twice I started writing a book, my life has been a roller coaster of challenges and adventure, God has brought me through so much. I think this has been a time to reboot! God bless both of you and your families.
Hi Linda, do the slowing down and appreciating first but at the same time consider how the PhD might fit into your life. Make room for it if you really want to. Good luck.
@@leighcain7258 thank you for those thoughts. I’m 74, and retired with a small income, tuition might be my stumbling block. If it were not for that, who knows.....😀
Sounds like you have some awesome plans, college courses are fun when you don't feel that pressure of having to get the degree to survive! I hope your sewing and everything goes great, sounds like a nice hobby but good to not get so overwhelmed and enjoy yourself too 🤗
You are angelic in white Dawn! 😊💐🇦🇺
I was thinking why does she looks so bright. No black!
Lace and white-perfect combination 😍
“What’s their cancellation policy? Asking for a friend.” I love you girls. ❤️
Yessss!!! Too funny when she asked that. 🤣😂🤣
Dawn always seems so jealous of Diana
@@flufftronable Have to disagree 100%
@@flufftronable oh I totally disagree, don't see that at all.
😂😂😂
I just yelled out "Oh No " with laughter when Diana said she had joined a gym after watching all the times they had discussed the disadvantages of doing this. How funny!! The look on Dawn's face was priceless and made my Sunday morning happier.
‘What’s the cancellation policy?’
@@bethaniejRight not that I don't have faith I'm just asking for a friend what a hoot!
I love the white shirt! ♡ My sister inlaw always says when u look for a new clothing item to look for a little detail that makes the outfit look special. She would say the little bit of lace and the special sleeves make it special. It looks so nice on you! ♡
I agree with all the comments that white is great on Dawn. Believe me, I liked black too when I was younger (coloring changed as I aged) and I know it’s so much more practical (especially with kids) but white flatters her so much.
I would read your books Diana, I love your faith, it really speaks to me.
Me too
Me too!
Me three!
(Joseph's wife)
I definitely will too. ❤️
Dawn, your face was priceless when Diana talked about the gym! Thank you Diana for your words and prayers. I needed them today.
Growing up my mom always went to garage sales to get our clothes. It made me appreciate the hard work it was if you want something new you had to work for it. It helps you realize the value of money.
I love the phrase "I don't do that anymore." I'm going to think how to apply that to what I'm moving away from doing.
My mantra for a long time when I moved was, "I'm different here." It made a big impact. Now I will start saying this because I'm not in a new place.
Dawn’s expressions through the whole Diana going to the gym conversation 😂
😂 9:15 "So what's their cancellation policy? Not that I don't have faith. I'm asking for a friend."
@@jennylhenry78 😂😊
Here's my inventory management tip of the week:
One thing I started pre-Covid19 was listing everything we consume, the annual total of that item and how frequently I replace it (Ex. Dry Cat food, 6 bags/year, 2 bags every 4 months). It gave me data about our consumption habits which then drove my shopping habit. Plus it helps with budgeting since you can anticipate and dare I say plan for purchases. Of course if you have $$ and space you can just buy a year's worth of items and be done with it (I do this with toilet paper so wasn't affected by recent shortages). I keep this inventory in my phone with check boxes that check off when we're stocked up.
I don't do this with food, but things like detergent, toilet paper which I generally don't need to shop for since I know the brand and quantity. When I started this it kept me out of stores unless something had run out. Really helped me throughout Covid19 and I plan to continue since I don't enjoy shopping for this sorts of things all that frequently.
A different twist on minimalism!
Sooooo funny watching you, Dawn, when Diana announced she was joining a gym. Love the Sunday mornings. Love the pictures of you all as children with your mom! Thank you, Ladies!
I am so proud of Diana. Responding to Dawn's ridicule she remained gracious.
Yes, it takes determination to exercise when you are a Mom of young children. Just keep trying and do not give up.
I don't see any ridicule coming from Dawn, typical sisterly relationship.
Love seeing Dawn in the white blouse. Love Sunday mornings with you guys ❤️
Thank you for recommending Bible recap ❣️I never thought that I would be able to understand the Old Testament it is such a blessing 🙏🏻
So happy to see you both this morning! I also grew up with clothes from a friend's daughter that came in the black garbage bag! Or Kmart as a splurge with my babysitting money.
We got one new back to school outfit! (Usually at kmart) Everything else was the black trashbag hand me downs! Loved them! Only NEW clothes were socks and underwear/bras
Me too. ❤️
My sister’s son was 6 years older than my first son and she passed things down to me over the years. Sometimes they were way too big for my son so I would put it up in the attic. When it was time to bring down the next bag of clothes and my son realized he was wearing “ new” clothes, he would say...”is this from the attic store?” Just wanted to share this...
@@maureenreinhart1335 aww! Such a cute response from your son. ❤
I also got clothes from my cousin or another family friend and LOVED it. It was like Christmas!
Maybe as a side effect, I’m still trying to figure out my style (I’m 42 now 😂), since I just wore what I was given. Ha!
Oh you can check out Dressing Your Truth with Carol Tuttle, there are lots of free resources on it ;-)
I would have gotten the mirror. With such little damage, the savings financially would have been a bonus and a dab from a paint pen would have fixed it. My goal is to be minimal and frugal. You can have both. I also think it's important to be prepared. My parents always had food storage and Covid was an excellent example of why that's a good policy. So here's my thought:
*Keep what you love, get rid of the rest.
*Get out of debt and stay free financially.
*Be frugal in new purchases, but don't compromise (You said the mirror was exactly what you wanted except for that little flaw) and choose quality over quantity.
*Be prepared.
-Savings for financial loss
-Rotate enough food and disposable items for a comfortable length of time in case of economical loss, stocking up on only items you would currently use (barrels of wheat are useless if you don't know how to use it)
*Learn useful skills.
A couple of years ago I paid for unlimited classes of yoga, loved it. Just a week ago I signed up again for the summer. Every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 830 am I'll be in class. I had been contemplating trying for the supervisors position, but I'm listening to others advice and the Lord's prompting, and I have to take care of myself first. Thanks for your inspiration and motivation
You two are truly sisters!! Think alike....it just come with the territory! I had 4 sisters and 3 brothers....#5.....our of 8......one sister is in Heaven and we miss her but just wriiting to say we have so much in common. I say my Poppy who lived across the street as I grew up was a pure Minimalist !!...that is just the way he lived and I loved him and how he lived. My hub and I have been married 51 years now and are PURGING!!!!!!.....long story and many moves and building and now redoing a farm.....even a camper for glamping (yes, we did the inside over)....and Cancer changed my life and his.....so I do get inspiration from your videos....I can't even tell you what it is like to Purge at our age....and 3 kids with 8 grandgals and 1 grandguy later.....all 9 hours away in different directions.(such a photo of our life; haha)....but with Christs' strength we can find Joy being OUR Strength.....and y'all are part of that joy....Thankyou!!! Go Rock!!
Love it when Diana comes on here with you and you do a little faith based lesson and tie it to life.
Our deceluttering/simplifying process continues, when cleaning windows and sills last week I discovered how much I liked the feeling of open space once we moved our old buffet away from the wall, I immediately decided I wanted to get rid of it, we quickly sold it this weekend and it feels so good to have a fresh, open spot for our birdwatching, and the lady that bought it was thrilled to have it! Win-Win! Thanks for keeping us all on track. 😊
One thing I learned also is I never feel guilt when I shop, because if I buy it I need it and went intentionally shopping for it. I never stock up anymore, my pantry is never cluttered, if something is $4 for $8 I will only buy 2
And they still give you the sale price.
I buy quality items, and no more settle for anything, even if I have to save for awhile, it’s worth it to be really thrilled with your purchase.
@Ashley’s Craft Corner yes I agree, I wait too, just yesterday I went back to a little store, I had seen something there two weeks ago, and could not get it out of my mind, if it was there it was meant to be, it was waiting for me, but when something nags at you, you know it’s time to purchase it… also Amazon wish list is another great thing, I put things I like in wish list, and sure enough one by one I delete most of them
You look so cute and refreshed in that white shirt!!!
My mom was and still is a maximalist. I remember going to my best friends' houses and noticing that it was more fun to play and we would play longer. Her mom was and still is a minimalist. My husband and I got married and moved into our house and I instantly said nope, too much stuff we will be decluttering. I just did it and found your channel during that time. It was the extra push I needed. My mom still has 4 jam-packed storage units, I now have developed my muscles to go through all of them. Love you ladies. Happy Sunday!
We grew up with very little. Mom made all my clothes. We never had much growing up, either. This gives you a better appreciation for the things in life.
Love the white shirt. And the look when the gym was brought up. PRICELESS!!!!! Love you both.
Never seen Dawn smile so big as when Diana was talking about the gym!
It's a great feeling to be able to go in and out of a store without having to buy anything. I shop to only get what I need to get. Thank you for sharing your video and your Prayers!
I used to buy things at a garage because I felt rude walking away without buying anything!
Both your shirts are SO beautiful!
"Those thrift stores and clearance sections will always be there." This is exactly the mantra I need in my life.
I’m with everyone, the white top is more flattering than the black tops.
Dawn I want to Thank you and Diana for this weekly inspirational video. I am entertained and gain knowledge from your weekly videos but, my Soul gains from your Sunday videos in more ways than you can imagine. Thank you for letting the Lord speak to me and others through the two of you.
I know exactly what you mean when you get greater joy out of the treasure hunt than the shopping. I went to the Christmas village in my city yesterday and I literally could’ve spent several hundred dollars on several items that I could’ve used in my home and would’ve loved but because I didn’t go out with the intention of buying those kinds of items I didn’t want to just buy them. I ended up coming home with one ornament for my new tree and I spent $14. I love and appreciate that one ornament so much more and it just feels so much more special because it’s not surrounded by other impulse items like socks, lamps, artwork etc. And it’s all because of the mindset shift I’ve gone through watching you and your other RUclips collaborators. Thank you!
I can totally relate to Diana's Batiste Dry Shampoo moment! I rarely impulse buy anymore and am more likely to take it back if I realize it doesn't serve a purpose or isn't something I like. Such freedom in knowing that we don't need all this stuff, that what we have is enough, that we are enough. Thank you again for your videos. They are such a gift.
I grew up without a lot of money, either. For a long time, I kept everything I had, since I knew that things were hard to come by, money wise. It was only in the last few years that I realized I could let stuff go!!
Your mother and father have done an absolutely amazing job because of their choices you two girls are helping more people than you can ever know Please thank them from me, I know you treasure them and that is plain to see thankyou for being a wonderful family 🤗❤️
Re: Gym membership, my question - do they even have daycare? Just as a back up plan for those times when rest of family will need a back up. Also gives you option of doing something nearby with kiddo(s) after workout. Good on you Diana sorting out how success happened in the past and wanting to try replicating it in your present.
"Shopping is more fun as a minimalist." Wow! That's so true! Now I only want to buy something if it's "worthy" of space and management. It really is treasure hunting, which is way more fun than the mindless shopping and more-is-better mindset i previously had.
Will be praying for Diana’s book on prayer and waiting expectantly for it to come to fruition according to His perfect will and in His perfect timing♥️ Thank you both, ladies ~ Num. 6:24-26 🙏🏻
Her prayers bless me SO much!
Loved this! Don't settle, look for treasure! So wise, I will remember this. Look neither to the right, nor to the left, but keep our eyes focused on You! Very affirming. Thanks so much!
Good for you Diana!!!!
I was a shopaholic. I loved my stuff. Thriftstores, yard sales and Home Goods. I am amazed at how much money I have saved, time saved and attitude changed.
I so enjoy you girls.
Thank you.
I’ve been decluttering and have also been in the mood to go back to the gym. It’s funny how getting rid of stuff puts you in the mood to take care of yourself.
Diana, I for one applaud you joining a gym!! I would go to a gym to work out 4-5days a week if I could. But working out at home, I get so distracted by everything that needs to be done. And then no work out gets done. We need to be honest with ourselves. And some of us need that space that is outside our home, with a schedule, and no distractions. You go girl!!
I love these Sunday videos so much. Each one inspires me to look at the ordinary circumstances of my life and see how extraordinary they really are. Thank you!
I want to say to both of you that I love how different you are from each other, it’s such a great dynamic! Dawn has her passion and platform and Diana is moving toward hers. I think it’s wonderful that Diana has such an intense personality and even more wonderful that Princeton can celebrate it and be supportive of her ministry and interests. Not many men are so comfortable with strong wives. Diana, I think you have a wonderful gift with your perspective on spiritual matters and a relationship with God and prayer. I find most Christian books for women to be superficial or too good to be true or preachy. I have a feeling I would like to read your books and I’m glad you’re pursuing the tug on your heart to move forward. Thanks for the encouragement!
I'm on my 2nd onion layer. The first one was pretty big, though or thanks to these videos. I was even able to part with the box of my dad's stuff, except a football my son picked to keep. Now time for the "how did I keep this the first time?!" stuff
Diana, thank you so much for the verse from Proverbs! So many times we need to move forward in life, letting go of the struggles of the past. It goes along so well with the story of Joshua you talked about today. Thank you so much for bringing forth the light of God's word each week. It is truly the breath of fresh air we all need in this hectic, crazy world we live in.
Love to both of you. 💕
While I encourage Diana to go for that goal of writing the book she's been called to do, I do hope that one day she will have her own RUclips channel. I long for her messages (as well as yours Dawn lol) each week and so wish I could hear more.
Barbara, what a kind and thoughtful message, thank you! I hope for that too... trusting the Lord with each step, especially with little ones at home right now. But thank you again, I treasure your encouragement 🥰
Amen!!
Two things: One, I adore that top on you, Diana! It really brings out your coloring.
The other, I went shopping yesterday for hair products and only bought one!! Seems like a small thing but I had prompting to buy more. I recently had a hair analysis done (like I sent off my hair to be analyzed under a microscope) in the hopes of getting better outcomes with caring for my curly hair. They analyzed my current products and some I listed that I’d like to try. Turns out my hair gel can be problem with humidity (which I was seeing, but now I know why) so I went to buy a different gel that they recommended instead. Well, they’d also mentioned that it may be beneficial to use fewer product lines / brands for better results. So I had a clear excuse to buy new shampoo and conditioner even though they told me there was no problems with my current ones. And I have 3 full bottles of shampoo at home!! Still, I stood there in that aisle for probably 5 minutes debating with myself, thinking about how fun it is to try new stuff but the money and the waste and how I’d have to re-home my current bottles of shampoo because I can’t waste them and how that’s an added hassle I don’t need and I walked away with only the gel. I know it seems like nothing but I really struggle with decisions and getting to the point where I realized that one change is good enough for now and that my priority is to not buy over buying my way to a new “better” solution to magically fix my problems is an old habit I’m shedding in my pursuit of a more minimal life. Just a small example of how I’m flexing my minimalist mindset muscle, and it feels great!
Love all that you do! Thank you for being such a joy to watch and learn from.
Also, I buy much of my daughter’s clothes secondhand off marketplace and we also get some hand-me-downs and she totally acts like it’s Christmas when I bring them home. I love that 😊
That is such a huge success because it would be so easy for me to justify that the hair analysis justified other products! 😊
Good for you really thinking through all the steps! For me, that old shampoo would just wind up being used as hand soap, body wash, and for handwashed clothes. But yep, 3 bottles would be around for quite awhile!
@@AWanderingEye those are some really good ideas for using stuff up! I’d have not thought of that.
@@TheDriftwoodlover the eternal struggle of justification! 😅
Thank you for the encouragement you both shared to take that "one small step" into the water of what God may be calling us to do. I love how God asks us to obey and step out in little steps of faith. You both are so inspiring... Dawn with your faithfulness in getting the home ready for foster children...and Diana, in your soon to be written book on prayer.
I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoy your videos! You inspire me and I tuck my phone in my pocket and just listen to video after video while I’m working. It might be cleaning or culling stuff or like today I am refinishing a bureau! I couldn’t bring myself to spend money on a new dresser when I have my grandma’s bureau sitting in my basement. A little cleanup, a little milk paint. It’s going to be awesome!
Garage sales! I use to enjoy garage sales and look forward to them every year. But this year was my turning point. Decluttering your home is a ton of work and the thought of bringing more in really doesn't appeal to me anymore. My town had their city wide sales this weekend and I didn't go to a single one 💪
I love the idea of a treasure hunt versus settling for the first thing you come across. It made me realize I've been developing my "walk by" muscles too!
Ladies this is a video that I needed to see. When Diana explained about the Israelites dying in the wilderness, that hit home. Sometimes we get so comfortable (even when it's not God's plan for us) that we get complacent. Thank you ladies for posting.
Really enjoyed today’s video. So many things your Mom taught you reminded me of the way I raised my sons, then ultimately, my twin granddaughters. So refreshing to see young people who were not raised watching MTV or the Kardashians, but with real values and appreciation. Please thank your parents for me. 😘🙏
In my family, the line went like this... girl, boy, girl, girl, girl, girl, girl.... so, we definitely had hand-me-downs for us girls. Little did us girls know, my Mom often worried that we would resent that part of our upbringing, but we LOVED when it was time to pass down clothes and see who got what next.😍🥰
Because of that, as well as needing to save money in other areas of our life, we learned the value of things and moments and memories in life. 💜
Now, as a Mom, I find myself worrying that, because of it being so easy these days to aquire whatever it is that we're needing or wanting, my children won't understand the value of things and moments and memories as much as they should.😬🤷♀️
I've always been a tightwad and careful about how I spend money, but after coming to better understand minimalism and how important it is to simplify my home, I'm even more intentional about what I buy, for these reasons: I don't want to be bogged down taking care of things, when what's most important to me is taking care of the special people in my life, I want my children to learn that, as well and I also don't want my children to inherit a bunch of pointless junk from me.
I'm definitely in that moving forward category! 🙌 I am so inspired by the lesson and encouragement of the children of Israel and Joshua and Caleb finally accomplishing that goal!!🙌
Lord, help us to let go of the fear, take each step and LIVE in the victory and power that You have given!!🙌🙌
Happy Anniversary, Diana!!🥰💐 My husband and I just recently celebrated our 5th, as well.🥰
Try it, Diana! If you find out it isn’t for you now, you’ll know quickly! Those minimizing skills will urge you to simplify if it’s not right. If it’s right, you’ll be so glad you did.
As a sceptic is it just me me that finds Diana's prayer truly relaxing
Dawn you changed color when Diana made her announcement! Lol! Diana I would certainly appreciate and read your book. Prayer is a perfect place to start in a life of faith!
I love how you two have such a good communication and dynamic for being so different in personalities. I struggle like Diana at stores with the old stock up on a hair item. I quit couponing and only have maybe 4 “stock up” shampoos rather than a whole shelf in the linen closet. I really hope you find great enjoyment with your gym membership Diana! Sometimes we have to switch up things until we find what is right for us. 💛 Dawn, I know how you feel about being ready to plunge right into foster care and Tom needing to take steps. I pray that it comes in doses that your family will be good! I love that “inventory” mindset, I need to tuck that into my mindset permanently.
Also Happy Anniversary Diana to you and your husband! Hope it’s an amazing journey! 💖
Gym membership is the best self care. I think classes are very effective! Good job Diana.
I love the thought of your book on prayer. I wonder sometimes if I am praying correctly. Love you both and your encouragement, faith, and the fun you share with all of us. 😊❤️
You both continue to bless me so much! Diana's prayer got me misty-eyed again, ha 🥰 Thank you for being so open and authentic, sharing your experiences and insight and wisdom that touches on every part of life! I am truly thankful to be able to spend time with you both each week ❤
(Side note: you two are so cute -- I simply love your sisterly banter ☺)
The Sunday specials you both do are so in season. Only God can give words in season.
I've been a subscriber for about a year now and I want to say that God has used your channel to change my life. It will never be the same. I first learnt about Minimalism from Joshua Becker but I started decluttering after binge watching your channel. The recent 5 minute declutter was the most powerful because somewhere along the way I lost the passion to declutter. I started with only 5 minutes but now I find myself doing more. All I want to say is that what you are doing is nothing less than a ministry and that what you do changes lives and brings so much joy and peace. God bless you and your family. Lots of love 💐💖😊
To fix minor scratches: nail polish - it's cheap, comes in every color under the sun and will work in metallic. I have a few that I use only for touch ups - white for sure.
You both are Sooo beautiful, you both make me smile! ☺️🥰 Love your white shirt Dawn!
Diana, my very first book is coming out this fall - I learned so much in the process of writing and creating and allowing this calling to rise up and pour out on the page. You can do it! Prayers rising.
Wow! How exciting! Do you have a link you can share?!
I have an older cousin that would pass clothes down to me. I loved it because she wore cool clothes that my mom would never have bought for me. Most of my most favorite and memorable pieces were from my cousin.
Diana, I love your close relationship with and respect for the Lord, and am so happy you are writing this much-needed book on prayer. Blessings on this new endeavor, and may the Lord continue to speak gently with you and Dawn and lead to to a good Way.
What a incredible message!! Thank you so much for the meditation Diana!
Dawn, I like the white blouse and sleeve style. I also like the black "tops" on you; I most always wear white, cream or black. Easy to wash, easy decision making - what to wear, easy to match, all-around joy. Thanks again to you and Diana for the great content this Sunday.
Happy anniversary Diana and Princeton.
Just to say I started Bible Recap now on day 91and I really love it. Being someone who struggled with Bible reading before. Thank you for mentioned it in a previous blog.
Bless you both
Dawn, I am new to following you, and now catching up on some of your older posts, but we are also foster parents (we are currently serving in an unaccompanied minor refugee program) and we also took it step by step. It is so incredible now to look back and see how God was leading us from a "tugging interest" years ago that led us to host a teen who was aging out of foster care (she is a young adult now and still very much a "big sister" to our biological kids and a part of our lives), to eventually becoming a fully certified foster home and now having welcomed and said goodbye to several kids. In our family also, I was always the one ready to jump right in, and my husband needed to take it "step by step", and I think God knew that and clearly led us gradually into opening our home and family. I am so excited to see how God uses your family!
Also, Dawn's failed attempt at a neutral expression at 10 min in. Priceless😂
Diana, thanks for the message to focus on the future not the past. I needed that today.
Dianna you are very good at explaining scripture! You bring it to life! Dawn your "white" shirt (lol) shows off your tan very well!
Love you guys!
Diana talked about stocking up. I use to buy a butt load of what I was getting low on when this item was on sale. Now, I only buy what fits in the designated space but Only when I have opened the last item. Because, you usually have a week or two before you actually will be out of an item, it will be on sale within those two weeks.
I always look forward to your Sunday morning video. My sister lives 1/2 way across the US from me and it makes me think of all the times we get together.
So happy to see you in white! Yes, you look lovely in black, but, especially when you are with your twin who is not in just black, you kinda fade into the background. Your personality is so bright and happy, color suits you best.
I often find myself talking myself into something... like I like A more than B, but that doesn’t mean I would actually like A if it were presented to me on its own and I shouldn’t buy it! And shopping is definitely more fun now!
I went to a gym like Diana’s and it was great. It really helped me get into decent shape, the commitment got me into a good habit, and when it closed down a few months later I was able to carry on with similar (RUclips) workouts at home, confident that I knew what I was doing now. The look on Dawn’s face was priceless though, just asking for a friend, lol.
It's refreshing to see you in a light color, Dawn, since dark can be so harsh. I understand your desire to simplify your choices, but black is so black... What about going with solids but not limiting to black. I have noticed that when Diana wears prints (I love you too, Diana) I notice how many videos the same shirt is on. But with solid, I don't notice, but would enjoy more than black. Even if different styles, black is still black.
I'm necessarily Christian, but I always look forward to the lessons from the Bible that you share. I think they're really important lessons and provide me with a lot of thought and intention. I love exploring faith and having understanding for different faiths. Thank you guys for always providing a safe space for hearing how you think about prayer and faith. It's a very welcoming space for someone who is exploring belief and faith after having a hard time with it growing up.
I grew up without much so when I was an adult I accumulated as much as possible but then 3 years ago I started minimalism and I started shopping more intentionally, and now shopping is more relaxing and enjoyable
I love everything I have especially my wardrobe 😍