REAL Life House Tour (Minimalist Family)
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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Today we want to show you what our house looks like day in and day out. It's not always clean, it sometimes looks messy, but it's always easy to clean back up!
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- 5-10 minute videos each weekday with guided decluttering tasks
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- 1 hour live guided decluttering sessions each week for accountability
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- cost is $11/month
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This workbook is designed to walk you through decluttering each area of your home in 15 minute lessons.
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Take Your House Back is hosted with three of us, myself, Dana from A Slob Comes Clean and Cas from Clutterbug. We talk big picture about how to declutter and focus a lot of attention on working through obstacles like sentimental items, unsupportive family members and other hang-ups. This course is FUN, there is a lot of involvement from all three of us and the ideas are specific to those who haven't been successful in the past.
Ideal for those who have been decluttering for a long time with little success and those looking for more community and support.
In the Declutter Your Home in 15 Minutes a Day course we go through the workbook, breaking down specific areas of your home in detail to be able to declutter faster and with more confidence. If you want to know specifics (like how many of each thing to keep) this course is for you.
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Hi 👋 haven’t visited you for a while.. honestly have been inspiring me always.. it’s too hard though.. I don’t know I you do it….. happy belated Easter 🐣 sisters!! Take care 💗
Thank you! I bought the Helix mattress bc of your review & love it!!
Do you have a link for your coffee table? I love it!
Dawn .. one of the many things i love about your beautiful minimalist home is the absence of the dreaded 'echo'.
I love your videos! Do uou mind if I ask where you got the rug in the living room? It’s really pretty!
Thank you for showing a real life mess. I get tired of seeing PERFECT houses that don't show a mess like mine. We LIVE in our houses and those flat surfaces have PURPOSE and they are USED and do get messy. The key is being able to pickup and tidy QUICKLY. Thanks again.
I agree that you live more minimally than most; however, living is messy, but you do an awesome job keeping your inventory low so you reset a room quickly. Life goals!
Agree!
@@MegOfBroccoli one has nothing to do with the other.
@@MegOfBroccoli Everyone lives and consumes differently, this channel is about being a minimalist regarding things/ clutter ect.. nothing to do with what they are consuming in their bodies. Perhaps you should mind your business and seek a channel that's more suited for you. No need for snarky comments.
@@MegOfBroccoli that’s seriously a reach and completely irrelevant. lmao
@@MegOfBroccoli honestly, shut up. 🤷🏻♀️
Considering you have four children, you have much less than most people I visit which is a good thing. Also, unless it's for the camera, they are so polite, you and Tom should be so proud of yourselves for the way you're raising them. And those cakes looked amazing.
I get such a kick from Tom saying he likes everything in its place, he hates messes, etc…and who leaves his clutter in plain sight all the time?! Tom does!🤣 ❤️Dawn maybe you need to empty a cabinet in the kitchen just for Tom’s tool dump. That way he knows where his stuff is and it’s out of sight.
I’m old enough to be your mom and I’ve learned so much from you. And other things that I already had implemented-well it was nice getting validation that I was on the right track.😁 Thanks for all your hard work. It is appreciated.
Same!
Old enough to be your Mom but love your engaging down to earth insightful videos!
My husband says and does the same thing lol. Admittedly i struggle with clutter (recently found Dawn and Cas and am working on it) but he's got zero room to talk 😂 he loves to tell me I have so much to declutter while standing next to a folding table we can't break down because it's stacked 2-3 feet tall of his miscellaneous stuff.
If I look at it and give a 🤨 face he'll tell me we're not talking about him 😂 ok buddy.
I loved seeing the Real Life house. It's actually very encouraging to see some clutter type things on your surfaces. It makes it an easier goal for me that it's NOT having clean surfaces all the time, but how quickly you can bring it to clean surfaces. Whew. That's a relief.
As one "family style" minimalist to another - yes, you DO live minimally compared to most people. You have some family activities out, kitchen things, etc, which is totally normal. My main way to tell the difference? We can tidy up clutter in 15 minutes if someone is coming over, like you can. Thanks for this video!
agree
I'm more or less minimalist (except crafting 😉) because I have mobility issues from an autoimmune disease. I had a discussion with my cleaning lady years ago -- she wanted to get rid of some knickknacks and art work. I said no. She pointed out that she's the one that has to dust. I pointed out that most of my existence is in the recliner and I need pretty things to look at. We never discussed it again.
That said, if the Pioneer Woman serving tray brings you joy, get Tom to put some sort of mount on the wall. You'll see it every day and take it down to use it -- like old farm kitchens of yesteryear. And the teal matches your cabinets!
Ok, I could hear the fear in Tom’s voice when he thought you moved his tools.
That was the best part of your video. I laughed so much and showed this part to my husband.
We have had the same the same “discussions” about tools in our home.
And, Tom, just for the record, most people’s kitchens have way more stuff than your’s does.
🤣😂🤣
Thank you for your willingness to show us, single people, the "give and take" required to make a marriage work. You two are true BLESSINGS to us!!!
That basement just looks so great! Do you ever just walk down and look at it?!! I do when I’ve decluttered and reorganized something! Great video, Dawn!
lol • I do this all the time • so satisfying 💕
Try turning a small juice glass upside down in the middle of the cake, then place the strawberries on top. It works great 😊
I appreciate how real you are when you show your home. Even our minimal homes are lived in and need to be picked up. Thank you for your transparency.
Thanks for showing this - this looks and feels more realistic, and attainable, at that! :) It's nice to see a family living in & using their home!
Your house truly looks so good, and cheerful in its “day in, day out” state. One reason why IS because you have intentionally decluttered / purged and “made room for what matters most”. I like the drill on the ledge, building materials in the corner, broom in the corner, games on the coffee table - & then the desks. Hair products on the vanity, cooking aftermath in the kitchen, your workbook in a corner... . Showing everyone’s interests and skills. Yay!
Your home is full of life. And bonus: seeing dogs and Tom outside ! So candid. Neat !
Miss Adeline looks especially lovely with her hair styled , & in her new, very smart outfit ! ( British vernacular ... my dear late Mom was British). Both your girls are SO pretty ! Like their Mama ! Thanks for sharing a typical Easter Vacation day at home with your beautiful Family ! Liz
Tom ~ RE: TREES ..what you can expect when you plant. 1st year, sleep, 2nd year creep, 3 year leap...I heard that when we first bought our house many moons ago and it holds true. You guys are awesome! 💕
Yours and Tom's banter on the outro is so sweet!. I think that you do live a regular, day-to-day life. I would say, simplified, rather than minimalist. I'm in the midst of moving back into town, and decluttering my semi-rural place, so that my 19 y/o daughter can live here as independently as possible. So, I've been binge-watching your content-and then sharing 'gems' with my daughter, and we are both learning together, as we go along. I remember watching Cass, years ago, and I still use some of her tips and tricks. Your five minutes matters, really resonates with me, too!. Thank-you from Northern CA.
Adeline is so beautiful! I can't believe how fast she is growing up. Maggie is so cute too. I LOVE that serving tray! Your strawberry Bundt cake looks amazing! You definitely live minimally and it has inspired so many of us to do the same. It's a wonderful thing to only be 15 min. ready to company! LOVED your chat at the end! Great video, guys!
Agreed. Very beautiful and well-mannered kids! They do grow up fast!
We are hosting both sets of parents and our sister for Mother's Day. I literally just looked around the house and thought about how much nicer it is to prepare for holidays now that we have simplified our home. It will be so much nicer for me especially.
That's how I felt about hosting Easter, but still made notes on streamlining even more next year!
@@juliatepe5760 it is so nice that I think we all want more of it. I think it starts out as decluttering stuff...but eventually we want to simplify processes and expectations as well and get to just enjoy more time.
I love watching the kids “speed clean”!
I agree you live more simply than the average American household.😊
Such a heartwarming video, love the way Tom looks at Dawn, and the way she looks at him, so loving and respective. Your minimal lifestyle is perfect…. Sending love…. ❤️
Sometimes I feel like we still have way too much stuff in our house, but we’ve been house hunting for the past several months and the amount of stuff in some of the homes we’ve viewed is staggering. So often I’ve thought how glad I am we don’t have to pack up these enormous, overcrowded basements! So I don’t know that we’re actual minimalists, but I think we do have less than average. And it’s still a work in progress paring it down even more :)
Us too! I didn't think of myself as a minimalist until we went house hunting or go to others homes. Then I come home and (even If it's messier, with 8 small kids it is often) it still feel peaceful after being in any cluttered environment!
I find that I open RUclips only for this channel. Honestly, the fact that you don't have trim installed yet is my fav thing about your channel. Relatability is everything.
I have been decluttering and it is SO MUCH easier to maintain my home even with 4 littles!!
CHANGED. MY. LIFE. I could cry and cry thinking about what could have been if I had done this years ago. I could also cry and cry thinking about what if I never figured it out?! How sad would that be!
@@lighteninggazelle816 same!! I remember the days of feeling like I was drowning in stuff. Im grateful I started this journey to less stuff and a more simple home. Im glad I started while my children are young and can hopefully pick up the habits.
I have cried wishing I found this earlier. But your comment went further into what if I never found this--so right! Thank you for that added viewpoint!
Yes! Same here!
Did you donate your stuff or just toss it out? I have a real problem with chucking stuff that could be still be useful to someone.
I love how authentic you are with your life. May the Lord bless you all.
We've known that your house still becomes untidy, but seeing an ordinary day in the life in all its glory AND having you talk through it all is extra helpful somehow. I think especially when you just accept that some things stay a bit untidy at times, it helps me to feel better about giving others the space to tidy when the time is right rather than, "it must always be perfect!" I believe kids also especially appreciate that as they develop their own habits and become more independent 😊
Thank you for sharing! (In the midst of getting ready to visit family, no less!) You are such an exceptional coach and teacher 🥰
We live much simpler than many but it doesn't necessarily always feel different because we still have a threshold where we feel overwhelmed and know it's time to reset. I was encouraged though, when a gal came for Bible Study and said she was so inspired she went home and got rid of like 200lbs of stuff. I didn't say a word about how I aim to be minimal, she was just so inspired by how it felt! Super exciting to help others just through our home being comfortable and manageable!
When your daughters were concerned about disrupting the frosting on the bundt, it brought back a great memory. My dad was never really concerned about how food looked - he'd say "it's going to look worse in your stomach anyway."
Pioneer Woman tray would make a great taco building tray. Love her stuff! Catches my eye every time I go to Walmart.
You could put it on a Lazy Susan so it can be turned easily!
I can't find it online! I know her stuff is sold at Walmart, but can't seem to locate that tray. Do you have a link to it, or know what it's called? THanks!
Fantastic.
Such a common husband wife convo. My husband is a contractor and I’m always wanting the paintbrushes to dry someplace other than the bathroom. 😂
Your family has learned how to selectively manage wants and needs in a practical manner. You are not deprived when your needs are met and your "I wants" are indulged within practical limitations such as the square footage available, how much inventory you and yours want to manage, how much time you all want to spend dusting etc. Great example to us all.
absolutely
I’ve been watching you for years, but the more “realistic” style videos are always my favorite and feel less scripted! :) This helps us see the real side of minimalism.. I consider myself a “family minimalist”… as in.. I have 3 kids, they have things, they love to create and make stuff, etc.. we still cook and have dirty laundry and dishes at times, but as you say, we can have it all picked up in about 30 minutes!! I have always felt confused as to how I have decluttered so much and consider myself a minimalist, especially compared to everyone else I know, but still can’t reach the “RUclips” status in my home! Lol. I know that was a lot to say, but mostly I appreciate seeing your real life bc it maxes me feel normal!! 🤪
Yes! We do LIVE in our homes. So much easier to maintain once decluttered. 🌞
Your home has much less inventory than most homes. Although your flat surfaces collect items, before and after they are cleared of items which keeps the inventory to a minimum. Many people have decorative items on every surface and then add more items. As well, most people store items on flat surfaces, especially the floor. I keep reducing my inventory and am happier and happier with the completion of every de-cluttering exercise. Your house is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Love the way Tom uses the drill as an offset to the entire house decor 😂. It's really bright, stands out, and is located in a prominent area. It's almost like he's making a statement with it. Have you considered setting it up downstairs or in the laundry room? Would the 15 extra steps needed to grab it be too much for such an active family? You guys are great together. Love your videos!
I grew zinnias last year from Dollar Tree seeds. They were .25 a pack and grew beautifully! I just bought several packs again on Friday, planted the seeds Saturday and they are already beginning to come up 🌸 🌺
My husband gets a project bucket or basket and all the things have to fit in the one spot. No more tripping over piles of items and if someone comes over it’s easier to pick up the basket and move it!
Been following you for a while and I so appreciate you! Just wanted to let you know. :) Your biblical principles presented in such a loving and logical way have really had a huge impact on me! God bless you and your lovely family!
The strawberry cake looks so cute! I would totally buy a bundt cake recipe book from you!
Me too!!
Me too!
Me too! I bought a Bundt cake pan from pampered chef with all her videos in mind but haven’t used it.
Me three!
You said it best! "You have everything you NEED!" most buy everything they WANT... having what you NEED might look sparse to others... but it's Definitely good! Luv u
I am so proud of you for teaching your kids the value in teamwork and chores and also the value in cute thrift store finds. This is teaching them wonderful values in life and will help them be successful in life.
I love that your kids know how to straighten up the house. I believe it teaches many valuable lessons in life.
In the midst of minimalizing and you are right, do not miss the stuff at all. I feel free and brand new. Your kids are precious. Can I borrow them.
Zinnias are easy to grow. They are very colorful during a lot of the summer.
During the pandemic when my husband and I were both working from home (he always works from home), the clutter was driving me crazy. We implemented the rule of taking something to where it goes right away because even going up or downstairs only takes 6 second (I timed it!). I am not sure how it would work with kids, but it has helped our house immensely. Most of the time, someone could drop by and I would not be embarrassed to let them in.
yes, I love that. .for the season of your life. . .
Love the words "lower the inventory" these 3 words alone make all the difference in the world. Every family has stuff but "how much " is the key when it comes time to clean. It can take you an hour or it can take you 10 hours. Love all your vides I have watched them more then once. Keep up the good work
I love how your home is laid out. Small but so efficient. My inventory has crept up a bit as it tends to in the spring. But my husband is finally on board with decluttering so I am hopeful that this spring will be a game changer when we start decluttering this week.
Dawn s house is a lot more roomy than some of the ones we've lived in! It's so beautiful.
@Darby Tim’s
Good luck with decluttering with your husband. Try not to push him too hard. He may feel a little anxious about giving up some of his stuff.
I love how neat your house is, even when it’s messy! Great video. And Tom is always a welcome addition to the discussion ☺️
Without a doubt, low inventory means quicker cleanups! My main rooms have been edited and edited until I have only what is necessary. My 'hidden treasures' as you so kindly put it, usually live behind closed doors when company comes over. And I realize if I am closing doors, I need to edit in that room as well. As one who has less energy now, I don't want to spend it just moving clutter around, but get rid of it once and never have to deal with it again. That way I regain control, I regain time and peace of mind.
And like you, my impulse buys are few and far between, and needs a mention when it finally does happen. Usually I find myself admiring something off-shopping-list for a minute in the store, and then walking past it. I never go back and pick it up, and I never miss it. That's my 'minimalist shopping.' Thanks for the honest and frank house walk-thru today.
Tell Tom that most people literally have closets, garages, attics, and basements, and some even rooms crammed with stuff they don’t use, whole rooms they can’t use and they don’t even use all the stuff in them. I know because I used to have one myself. So silly but I’m using that room and enjoying it now!!! Y’all are doing so well. I’m getting there!
Yep, we have gotten rid of so much stuff, and I feel a bit like we forget how much we used to have, because in my case anyhow, I actually don't think about the stuff that is gone. I do however know my house is much more peaceful and easier to clean up. Still working on it, but minimalism is sometimes portrayed as having nothing. You are right, we have stuff that we use and want to have around. You can still have nice things! Just not an overwhelming amount of things.
Hello 👋Kathy how are you doing?
Tom needs to watch some “hoarders” shows. That is closer to the “normal” way people in the USA and Canada live than your simpler lifestyle. Simple doesn’t mean deprived. Content with “enough”. That’s plenty. If you never have time to be bored you have more than enough stuff.
Thanks for being so transparent and normal. This was a great video!
I think you definitely live minimally, but the reason it doesn't feel like it is partly the same reason we forget how much progress we've made: our brains constantly adjust to our new environment! Additionally, we all know that in houses filled to the brim, only a fraction of items are used; by simplifying your belongings *only* to what you actually do use, you haven't really changed your routines around what's used, you have simply removed ALL of the stuff that used to sit by the wayside causing stress!
I've recently let things slide a little in my decluttering journey, but I recognize that we are SO much better off right now than before I started minimizing 2-3 years ago! It is a wonderful feeling ☺
Adeline and Maggie are growing up into such beautiful young ladies. Like they grew up overnight Time goes so quickly.
Thank you so much for showing us your real day to day house 💜 your channel has been such a gift to me, and I look forward to watching your videos as I clean and declutter :) One thing that is encouraging to me is that our mess looks pretty similar now, but hearing you say that it doesn’t bother you kind of reminds me that it doesn’t have to bother me just because it exists! Thanks for the encouragement!
Thanks for sharing your real life with us. So many RUclipsrs give us the sterilized, unrealistic version. I’d enjoy getting the potato casserole recipe from you unless you’ve already made it available somewhere. TIA!
You live a comfortable life with everything you need, and use. 😀
Yes, your life is minimalist AND full and rich! Love the kids’ Easter gifts! I so enjoy watching each video!
I have been watching you for years and you have changed my life. I love our simple living. With that said, after all these videos I can’t believe I have never noticed you don’t have 6 kitchen chairs. Where do you all eat dinner together ??
Yes you live minimally beautifully
Because I’ve been watching your channel for a long time I can say Yes, I think you have worked hard at becoming a minimalist. I think you’ve incorporated good rules for your children and you and Tom work well at compromise. You both motivate me to ask myself the tough questions of what and why I want to keep or let go of things. I still have a long way to go but I’m getting there and it’s not as overwhelming as in the beginning.
So thanks! 😊
It’s so fun when Tom is in your videos! Looks like you guys are perfect for each other ❤
Zinnia seeds from the Dollar Tree were AMAZING! One year I bought a LOT of Zinnia seed packets. Why? I don’t know, I didn’t even know what a zinnia was. I also knew they were dollar tree seeds. Who knows how old they were. I’d be lucky if I got a few, but for $1 a pack. Can’t lose. Being the non- gardener that I am, I sprinkled the packets on all exposed dirt throughout my yard. Darned if they did t all (or most) sprout. I even had to move a whole bed of them from one location to another and they ALL survived! Dead head them and you have flowers coming out your ears! LOVE THEM!
CHEESY POTATO RECIPE, please Dawn!! Looks quick & easy & yummy! Have you put together a cookbook with favs?
Would love cheesy potato recipe and strawberry Bundt cake!! Appreciate you & your channel SO MUCH!! So encouraging and motivating!!
Pioneer Woman serving tray! When you decide to declutter it send it my way! Just bought the matching plates and they bring me so much joy!
To make the kid’s corner more efficient maybe you could add wall hooks to hang up their backpacks. It’d make vacuuming easier
Excited for a Bundt cake book!
I discovered your channel about three weeks ago and have been watching your videos daily. I have succeeded to throw away and donate bags and boxes full of clothes, kitchen items, toys, craft supplies and random stuff we don’t need and use. Along with extra furnitures that we have been keeping in the attic, just collecting dust. I have developed decluttering muscle and it is getting easier to part with stuff. I still have a lot of work to do but our house is so much easier to manage. It is peaceful to sit on the couch looking at empty spaces in stead of junks everywhere. I can finally see the floor in my attic.I am so grateful that I found your channel. Thank you for doing what you are doing. I could never have done it without you. Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷
Favorite. Video. Ever! So real, and such an example of how fast/easy it is to tidy up without all the stuff around. You have inspired me the last year and a half, and I have shed so much EXCESS, I can’t believe it! Everyone always loved my house, and never really saw all my excess, but I have pictures to prove it. Lol. I would always tell my husband… My goodness I’m giving away such good stuff! But the truth is ….the stuff was not good for me just sitting in closets or in drawers or cabinets or baskets. A constant “silent to do list” nagging me when I saw all of this. Yeah, my house now can get untidy at times, but it is a breeze to just get everything put in its “home” spot once again very quickly. I thank you and your sweet family for inspiring so many people! My advice to others is just watch minimalism videos over and over again, and just keep the process going. It is life-changing. Take care!
LOVE your cute house! And, of course it isn't always magazine worthy! You have a busy family. :) I agree that having the minimalist mindset really helps to take away the stress during the times that our house isn't picture perfect. Hope you and your family had a Blessed Easter!
Just a suggestion for use of the new serving tray. Use it like a charcuterie board for the kiddos. Like a hands on lunch or snacks throughout the day.
What a difference the study nook makes! Having it to keep that "messy area" it "pushed back" from the rest of the house is perfect, rather than a study/activity corner or space that encroaches into the living areas.
Mahalo nui for time with your precious children and your ongoing inspiration! bit by bit I make progress ...
Heyyyyyy....there is a cordless drill sitting in my living room right now too.
I'm have tears in my eyes because I've continued to declutter my home. After 7.5 years of feeling too stressed, depressed, unmotivated, and defeated my hubby and I are painting the interior doors!!! They've never been painted so cleaning them has been difficult. I now have the "bandwidth" to successfully tackle numerous home projects. The stumps in the yard have been ground down so I can redesign the front flower bed. My hubby put up a new light in the kitchen after 2+ years of procrastination. I can do this partially because of ongoing encouragement to declutter. Thank you so much for showing me that any progress is moving forward. Love and hugs from a sister in Christ from your beloved Texas state...
THANK YOU for showing your kids doing chores too. My (five) kids, ages 3-10, love to watch your videos with me. They were so encouraged to see other children living life like they do!
Love the honesty, as always, Dawn. And your serving dish! I want one. We do "build your own" taco Tuesday and it would be perfect for all the veggies and topoings.
Did you figure out where to buy the serving dish? Can't find it and want it for the same "taco" fixing tray!
Appreciating your individual talents is such an important life skill! 💞
I love that you have your children help! Few moms I watch do!! I had six children and we ALL had chores. 😁
Thank you so much for showing your day-to-day house!!!! Looking forward to the bundt cake recipe book. Even the little I have gotten decluttered feels so good..
A feast for the eyes and tummy! And for a family of 6, you do live much less cluttered than most people I know!
Put a small cabinet/bookshelf with doors on the other side of the wall (on the livingroom side) just below the ledge so Tom's tools can charge inside the cabinet tucked away out of sight.
You guys are the best! It's so nice to hear you say it's good to see us and that you love us. I believe you genuinely mean it!
The serving tray is super cute - I can see why it makes your heart happy 😁 That strawberry cake looks beautiful! I will be making one for Mother's Day! ❤️🍓
Have a great day! We love you too 💕😘
The tray would be great for chili/potato toppings, nachos/tacos, or even for sundaes! Matches your kitchen well!
Love your home so much. Your children are so well-mannered and respectful. What a delight to see it all day in and day out.
Thanks for the house tour! As summer approaches, can you do a video on how family minimalism makes getting ready for a trip easier? Things like laundry beforehand, pulling out suitcases, deciding what clothes to pack, cleaning out the fridge, loading up the car, etc. We need some inspiration!
The strawberry bundt cake with strawberries on top looks so beautiful!
Our serving dish with all the separate spots to hold things, we use regularly for snack dinner. We fill it with all our fave fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses and such. We call it lunchable dinner. It’s one of our favorite dinners.
Yes, you do live more minimally than most, so much so that i would describe you as minimalists for sure, particularly, in the kitchen and clothing area.
You totally live minimally... Tom, come to my house or my garage or my attic! Whew! You live minimally, which is AWESOME! You're my heros!
Yes please!!! Make a Bunt Cake Recipe Book for all to have! ❤️😊❤️
North of you yup those trees grow fast unless you are alkaline soil then slower. We still have four feet of snow snd more coming🙃
The kids are growing up! Adeline is becoming a lovely young lady. Blessings!❤️
Put it as a fruit bowl, use it for taco night, for chips and dip!!
I just made the chocolate Bundt cake for my daughter's birthday, I wish I knew this frosting tip then! Will have to remember for the next one. Another daughter loves strawberry cake for her birthday, will have to try this recipe. Thanks for keeping it real, after Easter I was overwhelmed but it took me half a day to get things back in order. Made me realize that I need to keep downsizing.
Yes cake stands and serving trays are definitely a weakness.
Love seeing real life home my family says clean surfaces are just asking for something to be placed on them
Hi Dawn! I am from Minnesota. I love 💕 hearing your voice. It seems like I am with a family member.
I have followed you for a year and a half. Your progress inspires me. I am a “ladybug” too.
Love 💕 how you talk about inventory. Love the wonderful mom, wife, sister, and Christian that you are.
I live in Florida now. You are welcome here anytime!! 🥰☀️
You do live so much differently than most. I'm still working towards it. We just turned our old house into a "minimalist" Airbnb and it feels so amazing how tidy and how much space it has, even though it's less than half the size of our new house (we've not hardly moved in yet, so it'll get better). BUT our 3yo keeps asking to move back to our old house, and she finally verbalized why: she likes how tidy it is there! 🤦🏻♀️ I gotta get my act together. Your real life house tour is lovely, and a great goal for me.