Gosh, that was so lovely. It's Thursday, I had to deal with bustling, crazy traffic, a grumpy spouse, a detour on the way home that made the drive 3+ hours...so this was wonderful to watch. Your energy is phenomenal, and it is so delightful to know Adeline is there with you, watching her mom and aunt laugh together. Thanks for the prayer and pictures of trees.
Just wanted to tell you Dawn that you inspired me to be more minimalist. Today I went to my sister in law’s to help her declutter and we did about a quarter of her clothes, bags and shoes. It made us both happy and it’s nearly all gong to Armenia in a shipping container along with other stuff collected in our area. 8 large bags of it from my sister in law and more to go! What a blessing ❤
I would absolutely LOVE to hear about how you both have (had) 4 children so closely in age and survived/ are surviving. You are two of the most sensible women on the internet and I want to hear it all!! Praying for a 4th of my own one day ❤️
I have a habit of watching you both along with Tom on rusty judgement, before bedtime. Having a few giggles, a few motivating ideas, and a prayer, is a relaxing and happy way to end the day. I'm grateful for the circle of friends (even on-line ones) that God has put in my life. No idea how many minutes that is... Probably close to 2 hours
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SWEET NEW BABY IN THE FALL!!!! I Appreciate your honesty and keeping life real for all of us so we can relate and keep striving!! I especially appreciate all your prayers from your heart, thank you for encouraging so many of us to keep our faith and rely on the Lord!!!
Ice cream is my "red light" food, so I do NOT keep it in my house. When we first moved from west Texas to the Fort Worth area, Blue Bell ice cream was my solace. I knew no one, I didn't know how to navigate the area (this was 33 years ago!), and I had none of the physical team activities I'd been used to, of course. I gained 35 pounds in one year (and I'm only 5'2"!!), and then I got pregnant.... at 36 !! It was not a good thing at all. So I had that baby boy when I was just 1 month short of 37 and ended up divorced 6 years later... BUT that led me back to my Catholic Christian roots and a deep relationship with my Lord, which is even deeper than ever all these years later!! Tremendous heartbreak followed by many blessings in the long run!
You gals are so encouraging to me! Must confess-my bad habit is staying up way too late. I am trying to reform another bad habit- too much sugar. I’m doing better😊
I went to our local drugstore here in Johannesburg, South Africa, the other day - they had my all time US favorite - Reese's Peanutbutter Cups! Only two in a pack. cost me a fortune in our currency (which is at an all time low to the dollar right now). But totally worth it...I just adore Reese's. And it is also just as well no-one here imports Butterfingers!!!! I will forego meals to afford a Butterfinger....
Thank you Diana and Dawn for giving me a big smile. No remodel project goes perfectly. Your kitchen is beautiful! I know I probably spend too much screen time but being retired it’s ok. Right? And Ice cream is always great! Blessings to you both.
I love my golden oak kitchen from the 80's. If you could have seen it before the remodel, you would appreciate it too. My husband worked soooooo hard to make enough money that year so we could pay for the remodel in cash. He was my rock star and I appreciate all his sacrifice and that's what I see when I look at it. I'm not criticizing you AT ALL, so please don't think I have a "tone " with this comment. I guess my kitchen remodel from the 80's is my love language. FYI - We don't have soffits. (I know I spelled soffits wrong). Have a wonderful day. Your kitchen is beautiful.
I worked with a friend who craved a burger every afternoon when she was pregnant. And our office was right near a Dairy Queen. So while she was ordering her cheeseburger, I would be ordering a Blizzard. Not good for my waistline, but oh so yummy!!!
I loved this, I would love a house tour from Diana! I came to this channel from Dawn’s and have LOVED Diana’s different perspective. Would enjoy seeing the rest of the home too ❤
Diana, my husband also has a weak spot for chocolate, peanut butter, and ice cream. I've heard of a healthier option that you might try (if you want a healthier option!). Mix greek yogurt, peanut butter or peanut butter powder, spread it on a cookie sheet, drizzle melted chocolate on top, freeze, slice into chunks. Reeses ice cream bark!
I had a stressfull day and finally could sit down with a beer in the sunset and watch this video. And the both of you made me laugh a lot. Thanks so much for that. Greetings from Germany
Wow, I’m the first viewer this time! Congrats on your kitchen remodel! I’ve survived one (in my previous house), and have declared I will be happy in this house’s kitchen instead of going through another remodel.
Went to check the screen time on my phone and laughed out loud when I remembered that I turned that thing off a long time ago because I do not need the guilt! :)
Hi to you both! As always I laughed and smiled along with you! Such a lovely visit! 😄 I love your prayers at the end, Diana. I know God must love hearing from you! Thank you for your time spent doing these videos; they mean such a lot to so many.
Without body doubling via YT vids from Dawn (and a few others 👍) I would be so unproductive. My screen time is linked to my productivity! That sounds NUTS lol... but it's true. Thank you!
Seriously, I don’t think we should shame anyone for screen time. We’re busy and phones do soooo many things. I’m a homeschooling, stay at home mom of 3 kids, with a full time job that I do from home as well. I do 90% of my job on my phone, in addition to listening to podcasts and RUclips. So my screen time would be off the charts most days, but it’s mostly productive work and not time wasting. Do I love being on my phone that much? No. But it’s allowing me to be more present with my kids than if I were in a standard office and they were in daycare or public school. I’m thankful for the tools it provides. Anyhow, some perspective 😊 I love listening to your chats. You ladies feel like good friends to me. Have a happy week and thanks for sharing your lives with all of us! ❤
I. Love. You. Ladies~😊 Thanks for sharing real life here!🎉 You're both so relatable while still imparting wisdom & humble encouragement.💯 Blessings to you & yours!!🌿🙏
Oh I am so happy to have found this! I have missed you in Dawn's videos. I love that you pray at the end of each video. And i have too many you tube hours as i watch/listen to Dawn, Cas, and others when i am decluttering, washing dishes, folding laundry..it helps motivate me and stay on task. I think you are both wonderful and you add joy to my day.
The laundry hamper/basket as we call it here in the UK - I have always had two that nest. When one is used in the laundry, the other one starts collecting laundry in the meanwhile - this means you can also bring up the clean clothes to put away 😊 as they nest it doesn’t take up any more space 😊
Enjoyed your video! It was so much fun. Unfortunately/fortunately, I watch too many youtubers. I love the content but the time I spend watching does impede on my decluttering. I need to work on my time management! I always appreciate your blessing at the end of your videos.
When we bought our house, we talked about fixing it up and then selling and building our dream house. We remodeled the kitchen, looked at each other and said "Nope!" We are still in the same house 45 years later. (And I still love our dark wood kitchen!)😊
As always, I just love your videos! Especially when the two of you are together, although I know that's not always possible. Diana, thank you for sharing so much of your life with us. Combined with the small group, it's uplifting and also filled with humor!
I am packing up everything in my house to start our renovations including kitchen and we are having a salvage company do some of the demolition and haul away. They do resale and also donate to Habitat for Humanity. It feels so good to not be sending all of this to the landfill!
We also started a Reno right before lock down. We had mold in a few spots (leaky windows) and a leak from an appliance. We needed all new kitchen cabinets and I also found some on FB. A full kitchen of cherry cabinets for $800 and the builder gave me the quartz as well when we got there. I didn’t have a solid plan but was sure it would “just work out”. When it didn’t I sold them on FB for $3200 and used that profit to pay for all the upgrades (pull outs on every cabinet that wasn’t already drawers, 2 pantries with pull out,ect) I was also able to find a sale on quartz counters and get those, I redesigned the whole kitchen myself with no skills. I paid my brother to help and talked him into helping to cut back a wall and due to a curve that was hid before, my design came out 1/4” too long…I designed a build out extension of another wall to accommodate this. At the same time I had gone back to bedside nursing in the 2 round of Covid which left me working night shift almost every night for months while they worked on the kitchen. It all worked out in the end!
Love your kitchen! I feel your pain with having the kitchen in the foyer during construction. When we remodeled our kitchen, we used the fridge in the garage, water from the bathroom, a toaster oven and an electric skillet. While I was away, my husband called with a very ambitious menu for himself. I giggled, rolled my eyes and told him to rock on with it. Within an hour, he called back and said he was going for takeout. 😜
My screen time is quite high. I’m retired and I do like having something playing while I am doing a task/chore. I also watch videos while I eat, which I just did while watching yours ☺️. I think my use time is usually about 5 hours per day. Oh and I have a bowl of ice cream every evening after supper 😂
I just love watching the two of you together ☺️ you encouraged me while I did some cleaning & gift wrapping! My bad habit is eating too much sugar. I’m considering cutting it out & just have a hard time imagining not having it at all.
Love spending time with the two of you - my cheeks hurt from smiling so much 😁 Great choice to put in a large window over your kitchen sink - smart to be realistic about how much time you spend standing there! I’m sure that the window over my sink was not large when my house was built 100 years ago, but previous owners put in a lovely 3 panel window (2 of them casement windows that open to let in the scent of spring lilacs and summer honeysuckle) and I thank them every day!
.kitchen remodel, phone screen time, bad habits & more!. The video has impressive details and is very realistic. Watched the video on May 28, 2023 very like. Thank you
We built our own home (like by ourselves - framing, plumbing, electrical, etc.). I did, however, get a cabinet maker and have NO upper cabinets (I'm short) and all drawers instead of cabinets. You will LOVE it, especially the drawers.
Haha! I agree - if it weren't for your family & your RUclips videos, my screen time would be less too:). Learned something new - buying an 'old kitchen' online is a thing! Diana, your old oak kitchen looks like my present-day kitchen & that's ok as, I still love the wood. Your new kitchen looks lovely - especially the large window over the sink - beautiful view! Always enjoy listening to the 2 of you chat!
I am wasting too much time on the screen - thanks Minimal Mom, Rusty Judgment, Diana Kokku, Card Making videos, games, Sherlock Holmes (short audio books). Black looks good on both of you - love the gold necklaces. You are just channeling your twinness. Love It and you guys.
Podcast recommendation is Annie F Downs Let’s Read the Gospels. Each month she reads all 4 gospels in different translations and orders. It is amazing! I cannot tell you. I hope you try it. It’s just 13-15 minutes but oh my word!! ❤
Diana, I have to say, you’re such a positive pregnancy role model for me. I am 36, had my first baby in November 2022 at 35. I am still adjusting to motherhood 7 months down the road (it is hard!) and want to savor these early times but I also feel pressure to try to give my son a sibling right away because of my age. So thank you for the positivity and encouragement for having babies after your 20s!
Sarah, i love your comment. I totally understand, My first was at 34 and my second at 36. I WISH i had lovely videos like these when I was a young mom. Now my children are in high school which is so crazy. Hang in there, press forward, and know you can do all things through Christ.
My bad habit is passively consuming videos on Facebook. Love the kitchen. I would probably want like a shelf or something for plants, but I love not having the uppers.
Your kitchen looks so clean and sleek! Your little Declan is adorable with his paint brush. But your viewers are so nosy1 lol! I would hate to show anyone my screen time but since I’m an ailing senior, I think it is o.k. to veg out a bit. Love from Canada ❤🇨🇦
Hehe 4hr 2min today - I’ve been hanging out to watch this new clip all day too, so my RUclips time is literally all you today at 24mins 🎉 Love your videos with Dawn and it’s nice to know Adeline was chilling behind the camera too 🙂 Have a great weekend and week ahead 😘
If you could move the laundry room upstairs where the bedrooms are, it would be so much easier to get it all done when you want it done. Loved this video! You’re both so real and fun to listen to.
2 hours 51 minutes of screen time at 1:55 p.m. Watched my bro-in-law preach this morning and watched you girls, along with a bunch of reels. Reels are probably my bad habit. Certainly a time-consuming, get-nothing-out-if-it habit. Instagram 24 min and fb 20 min....again, short reels, no gain, couldn't tell you what I looked at. Once I take the bait on one reel, I'm done. 15 minutes gone. At least. Love your videos. Love the kitchen! Our kitchen is on our list to redo.
Thank you to you and Dawn for your always entertaining and uplifting conversation in encouragement! We finished a major kitchen and downstairs remodel about 2 months ago, and agree that every marriage can only make it through one remodel 😂. We had a large soffit as well above our cabinets and actually left it in place, but made it shorter to allow for taller cabinets. And I agree, green is so refreshing as an interior color; our whole new kitchen is a muted blue-green!
We have habitat restore in Nebraska and South Dakota. They do the same, resale items from people's homes after a remodel or left over construction projects.
I need to check my phone and see how often I pick it up. 😮 My 11 yr. old also grabs my phone to take pictures. And I loved the kitchen commentary as my kitchen is dated.
Even my 2005 house has orange oak cabinets… it’s crazy. We’re moving soon so I’m hoping for a more modern kitchen with counter space and drawers lol. You guys are so fun! Thanks for sharing!
My bad habit is chocolate- & just about anything sweet, so I can relate Diana🍫🍩🍪💝 But I “try” to limit it to the weekends haha. Thanks for another wonderful video from two of my RUclips faves! Thanks for all that you do! 💕
tip for laundry: keep a small basket for each family member (or two if they share a room) on top of the dryer. Pull out clothes and toss directly in. You can put away later but at least they are clean and sorted.
Renovation angel my neighbors about ten houses away went through that to remodel their kitchen 2 years ago. The cabinets, the appliances, dishwasher, everything was amazing, and they used it all. They didn't have a problem with anything. They did not buy the countertops through restoration angel. I'm sorry some of your stuff came damaged, but it sounds like they worked with you pretty well. They were able to get high-end appliances, Their cabinets had all the details that you would pay so much extra money for inside the cabinets. The camera they got was enough to do their kitchen. Put a whole wall in their dining room and a whole wall in a room between their house and their garage. We live in minnesota north north of twin cities about forty-five minutes. I just want to back up what you're talking about it is that good, and it is that really awesome. Their cabinets they only had to touch up a couple of little spots. Otherwise, it all looks brand new. They got it so much cheaper than going to the backstore or having them made. They have a true story, and their house was built in that time frame that you are talking about. I built my house in 1984. The difference of my woodwork and a lot of the homes out there is. I had a small individual builder build my house, and the tones are the same color as you talk about. But he custom mixed the stain. So finally, through Hershfield, I think it was we got a stain color figured out. Years ago, we always felt like we had to play a chemist. I would love to redo my cabinets and kitchen. Even though mine were made by a cabinet shop here, parts of them are not solid wood in parts. They have router design in them vary dated to the Era you speak of. I have never been able to figure out why they have sofits. But then I wanted to say my house. I didn't want a full sofit, we had it set back. I Had it designed that way so I could have a plate rail. We had the plate rail with the Wouldn't spend all the whole thing now we took it down. I am stuck with this software that I have to dust the ledge. If I could think of the person I am years forward I would have never had the sofit put in and I wouldn't have done a plate rail. I think over years people have changed, Years ago people used to like to put all their collections on the wall. If it was spoons and spoon racks or plates and plate racks or bells and shelves for those. I used to have some of that stuff at times I have gone more minimal. I've part of both your groups and I have listened to both of you, and all I can say is praise the Lord . I may not be minimal in everything but drastically different than I used to be, and some of that started many years ago. Less is better. I love your kitchen with no upper cabinets my goodness for a beautiful spaceSo I don't know if I'll get that done or the day I sell my house someone else will have the fun you are doing. Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful!!!! I love it when you have done. The plastic corner strips that you talked about I have used them for many many years, But we did not do the adhesive we put tiny little nails or little tiny screws. It makes it last and puts the tiniest little hole but worth it. If that's what you're wanting to do. We did it here on the corners of my walls in my doorways because I had a busy house lots of kids and my corners were taking a beating. I love the laughter and the humor of the 2 of you. When you were talking about Bad habits, When my kids were younger my can relate to buying them the shoes. It was that it would have been fun for me to have been able to pick. Couple of my boys played basketball, I can't tell you how many times we had to drive to the twin cities or mall of america, To go look for that certain pair of shoes and I will tell you. I could probably buy a week's full of groceries for what I paid for those shoes. We still talk about that my son as he is one year short of the same age as you both are. When you talked about the puppy Chewing shoes, My youngest child my daughter, My oldest had a puppy and yes he chose too many of her cute little sandals or her flip flops that were thick sold that she was so excited to have. They didn't cost a lot of money but they were still special to her. I had a different kind of fun because she was my girl after three boys, and she was born thirteen years after my third son.
Your kitchen is beautiful! That said, I love golden oak. IMO it's a restful warm color to go with our earthy greens, and less stark & cold than the blacks, whites, grays & chrome.
I love Diana's sense of humor. It's so natural and unforced. Both these ladies are so down to earth and relatable.
Well said and totally agree!!
I feel like I've just had a lovely chat with two of my good friends😅
Now we need a proper kitchen tour of the finished project 😀 ( including inside the drawers 😉)
Gosh, that was so lovely. It's Thursday, I had to deal with bustling, crazy traffic, a grumpy spouse, a detour on the way home that made the drive 3+ hours...so this was wonderful to watch. Your energy is phenomenal, and it is so delightful to know Adeline is there with you, watching her mom and aunt laugh together. Thanks for the prayer and pictures of trees.
Just wanted to tell you Dawn that you inspired me to be more minimalist. Today I went to my sister in law’s to help her declutter and we did about a quarter of her clothes, bags and shoes. It made us both happy and it’s nearly all gong to Armenia in a shipping container along with other stuff collected in our area. 8 large bags of it from my sister in law and more to go! What a blessing ❤
The view out your kitchen window is beautiful. Your kitchen is lovely. Well done for recycling!
I love you ladies so much. Actually laughed out loud about the ice cream. Don't NEED a reason for ice cream, just breathing is reason enough!
I would absolutely LOVE to hear about how you both have (had) 4 children so closely in age and survived/ are surviving. You are two of the most sensible women on the internet and I want to hear it all!! Praying for a 4th of my own one day ❤️
Golden oak is still my fave- stands the test of time!! Haha
I have a habit of watching you both along with Tom on rusty judgement, before bedtime. Having a few giggles, a few motivating ideas, and a prayer, is a relaxing and happy way to end the day. I'm grateful for the circle of friends (even on-line ones) that God has put in my life. No idea how many minutes that is... Probably close to 2 hours
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SWEET NEW BABY IN THE FALL!!!! I Appreciate your honesty and keeping life real for all of us so we can relate and keep striving!! I especially appreciate all your prayers from your heart, thank you for encouraging so many of us to keep our faith and rely on the Lord!!!
Ice cream is my "red light" food, so I do NOT keep it in my house. When we first moved from west Texas to the Fort Worth area, Blue Bell ice cream was my solace. I knew no one, I didn't know how to navigate the area (this was 33 years ago!), and I had none of the physical team activities I'd been used to, of course. I gained 35 pounds in one year (and I'm only 5'2"!!), and then I got pregnant.... at 36 !! It was not a good thing at all.
So I had that baby boy when I was just 1 month short of 37 and ended up divorced 6 years later... BUT that led me back to my Catholic Christian roots and a deep relationship with my Lord, which is even deeper than ever all these years later!! Tremendous heartbreak followed by many blessings in the long run!
Such a fun video!! Love you Ladies!!! Have a blessed weekend!!! God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤️
You gals are so encouraging to me! Must confess-my bad habit is staying up way too late. I am trying to reform another bad habit- too much sugar. I’m doing better😊
I went to our local drugstore here in Johannesburg, South Africa, the other day - they had my all time US favorite - Reese's Peanutbutter Cups! Only two in a pack. cost me a fortune in our currency (which is at an all time low to the dollar right now). But totally worth it...I just adore Reese's. And it is also just as well no-one here imports Butterfingers!!!! I will forego meals to afford a Butterfinger....
God bless you both, I found myself joining in on your smiling & giggling. Thank yo you.
Thank you Diana and Dawn for giving me a big smile. No remodel project goes perfectly. Your kitchen is beautiful! I know I probably spend too much screen time but being retired it’s ok. Right? And Ice cream is always great! Blessings to you both.
Thanks for showing me how to see what screen time I have used today. It's scary. Blessings.
Can you tell us again what the book is called that gives you prayers to pray?
I love my golden oak kitchen from the 80's. If you could have seen it before the remodel, you would appreciate it too. My husband worked soooooo hard to make enough money that year so we could pay for the remodel in cash. He was my rock star and I appreciate all his sacrifice and that's what I see when I look at it. I'm not criticizing you AT ALL, so please don't think I have a "tone " with this comment. I guess my kitchen remodel from the 80's is my love language. FYI - We don't have soffits. (I know I spelled soffits wrong). Have a wonderful day. Your kitchen is beautiful.
I can tell you are a beautiful person! You radiate it in how you treat everyone around you!!
My screen time was 7hrs and 31mins.
Ridiculous! Except listening to you two♥️♥️you make me so happy how much the love of Jesus comes thru♥️
I worked with a friend who craved a burger every afternoon when she was pregnant. And our office was right near a Dairy Queen. So while she was ordering her cheeseburger, I would be ordering a Blizzard. Not good for my waistline, but oh so yummy!!!
I loved this, I would love a house tour from Diana! I came to this channel from Dawn’s and have LOVED Diana’s different perspective. Would enjoy seeing the rest of the home too ❤
Sooooooooo Where's the full finalized kitchen video???
Diana, my husband also has a weak spot for chocolate, peanut butter, and ice cream. I've heard of a healthier option that you might try (if you want a healthier option!). Mix greek yogurt, peanut butter or peanut butter powder, spread it on a cookie sheet, drizzle melted chocolate on top, freeze, slice into chunks. Reeses ice cream bark!
I had a stressfull day and finally could sit down with a beer in the sunset and watch this video. And the both of you made me laugh a lot. Thanks so much for that. Greetings from Germany
Wow, I’m the first viewer this time! Congrats on your kitchen remodel! I’ve survived one (in my previous house), and have declared I will be happy in this house’s kitchen instead of going through another remodel.
Your chats are the best! Keep them coming please.
Went to check the screen time on my phone and laughed out loud when I remembered that I turned that thing off a long time ago because I do not need the guilt! :)
Hi to you both!
As always I laughed and smiled along with you! Such a lovely visit! 😄
I love your prayers at the end, Diana. I know God must love hearing from you!
Thank you for your time spent doing these videos; they mean such a lot to so many.
Without body doubling via YT vids from Dawn (and a few others 👍) I would be so unproductive. My screen time is linked to my productivity! That sounds NUTS lol... but it's true. Thank you!
Seriously, I don’t think we should shame anyone for screen time. We’re busy and phones do soooo many things. I’m a homeschooling, stay at home mom of 3 kids, with a full time job that I do from home as well. I do 90% of my job on my phone, in addition to listening to podcasts and RUclips. So my screen time would be off the charts most days, but it’s mostly productive work and not time wasting. Do I love being on my phone that much? No. But it’s allowing me to be more present with my kids than if I were in a standard office and they were in daycare or public school. I’m thankful for the tools it provides. Anyhow, some perspective 😊
I love listening to your chats. You ladies feel like good friends to me. Have a happy week and thanks for sharing your lives with all of us! ❤
I. Love. You. Ladies~😊 Thanks for sharing real life here!🎉 You're both so relatable while still imparting wisdom & humble encouragement.💯 Blessings to you & yours!!🌿🙏
Oh I am so happy to have found this! I have missed you in Dawn's videos. I love that you pray at the end of each video. And i have too many you tube hours as i watch/listen to Dawn, Cas, and others when i am decluttering, washing dishes, folding laundry..it helps motivate me and stay on task. I think you are both wonderful and you add joy to my day.
Your kitchen looks beautiful Diana❤️and I love your cute little handyman 🤗. Thank you Diana and Dawn for sharing with us ❤️🤗♥️
The laundry hamper/basket as we call it here in the UK - I have always had two that nest. When one is used in the laundry, the other one starts collecting laundry in the meanwhile - this means you can also bring up the clean clothes to put away 😊 as they nest it doesn’t take up any more space 😊
Enjoyed your video! It was so much fun. Unfortunately/fortunately, I watch too many youtubers. I love the content but the time I spend watching does impede on my decluttering. I need to work on my time management! I always appreciate your blessing at the end of your videos.
When we bought our house, we talked about fixing it up and then selling and building our dream house. We remodeled the kitchen, looked at each other and said "Nope!" We are still in the same house 45 years later. (And I still love our dark wood kitchen!)😊
As always, I just love your videos! Especially when the two of you are together, although I know that's not always possible. Diana, thank you for sharing so much of your life with us. Combined with the small group, it's uplifting and also filled with humor!
I am packing up everything in my house to start our renovations including kitchen and we are having a salvage company do some of the demolition and haul away. They do resale and also donate to Habitat for Humanity. It feels so good to not be sending all of this to the landfill!
We also started a Reno right before lock down. We had mold in a few spots (leaky windows) and a leak from an appliance. We needed all new kitchen cabinets and I also found some on FB. A full kitchen of cherry cabinets for $800 and the builder gave me the quartz as well when we got there. I didn’t have a solid plan but was sure it would “just work out”. When it didn’t I sold them on FB for $3200 and used that profit to pay for all the upgrades (pull outs on every cabinet that wasn’t already drawers, 2 pantries with pull out,ect) I was also able to find a sale on quartz counters and get those, I redesigned the whole kitchen myself with no skills. I paid my brother to help and talked him into helping to cut back a wall and due to a curve that was hid before, my design came out 1/4” too long…I designed a build out extension of another wall to accommodate this. At the same time I had gone back to bedside nursing in the 2 round of Covid which left me working night shift almost every night for months while they worked on the kitchen. It all worked out in the end!
Love you girls. You're so relatable and fun !
The kids are adorable! God bless! Love minimalism. Thank you ladies
Diana!!! That window with the snow! Wow!!! Man GOD's beauty is astounding!!!
Love your kitchen! I feel your pain with having the kitchen in the foyer during construction. When we remodeled our kitchen, we used the fridge in the garage, water from the bathroom, a toaster oven and an electric skillet. While I was away, my husband called with a very ambitious menu for himself. I giggled, rolled my eyes and told him to rock on with it. Within an hour, he called back and said he was going for takeout. 😜
My screen time is quite high. I’m retired and I do like having something playing while I am doing a task/chore. I also watch videos while I eat, which I just did while watching yours ☺️. I think my use time is usually about 5 hours per day. Oh and I have a bowl of ice cream every evening after supper 😂
I just love watching the two of you together ☺️ you encouraged me while I did some cleaning & gift wrapping! My bad habit is eating too much sugar. I’m considering cutting it out & just have a hard time imagining not having it at all.
Love spending time with the two of you - my cheeks hurt from smiling so much 😁 Great choice to put in a large window over your kitchen sink - smart to be realistic about how much time you spend standing there! I’m sure that the window over my sink was not large when my house was built 100 years ago, but previous owners put in a lovely 3 panel window (2 of them casement windows that open to let in the scent of spring lilacs and summer honeysuckle) and I thank them every day!
I like golden oak . Its warm . I wouldn’t put it in now but I’m not motivating to change it . Your kitchen looks beautiful. Enjoy!
I like it too because it hides dirt so well!
What a wonderful video. Thank you. Also, congratulations on your pregnancy 😊
Diana, you have such a beautiful family.
Congrats on your baby!!!! Love your chat videos so uplifting and encouraging. Kitchen is gorgeous love the minimal no cabinets and huge window.
.kitchen remodel, phone screen time, bad habits & more!. The video has impressive details and is very realistic. Watched the video on May 28, 2023 very like. Thank you
I loved this video so much. Thanks for the time you put in to make it.
We built our own home (like by ourselves - framing, plumbing, electrical, etc.). I did, however, get a cabinet maker and have NO upper cabinets (I'm short) and all drawers instead of cabinets. You will LOVE it, especially the drawers.
Spent most of my life living near MSP Airport but moved away. The plane sounds on this video is giving great memories from my childhood 😂
You guys are the best!! So down to earth and genuinely love each other, it’s obvious. Thank you for giving us a peek inside your lives.
Love the new kitchen. You could always add some open shelving by the window if you need a little extra space after you live with it for a while.
My bad habit, chocolate! I found myself laughing alongside you all today!
Haha! I agree - if it weren't for your family & your RUclips videos, my screen time would be less too:). Learned something new - buying an 'old kitchen' online is a thing! Diana, your old oak kitchen looks like my present-day kitchen & that's ok as, I still love the wood. Your new kitchen looks lovely - especially the large window over the sink - beautiful view!
Always enjoy listening to the 2 of you chat!
Thank you for sharing! The kitchen is beautiful, Diana!
This was so fun - and challenging when it comes to screen time. Love you both!
I am wasting too much time on the screen - thanks Minimal Mom, Rusty Judgment, Diana Kokku, Card Making videos, games, Sherlock Holmes (short audio books). Black looks good on both of you - love the gold necklaces. You are just channeling your twinness. Love It and you guys.
Podcast recommendation is Annie F Downs Let’s Read the Gospels. Each month she reads all 4 gospels in different translations and orders. It is amazing! I cannot tell you. I hope you try it. It’s just 13-15 minutes but oh my word!! ❤
Thank you for closing out the video by praying ❤ I love your videos, Diana!
Diana, I have to say, you’re such a positive pregnancy role model for me.
I am 36, had my first baby in November 2022 at 35. I am still adjusting to motherhood 7 months down the road (it is hard!) and want to savor these early times but I also feel pressure to try to give my son a sibling right away because of my age. So thank you for the positivity and encouragement for having babies after your 20s!
Sarah, i love your comment. I totally understand, My first was at 34 and my second at 36. I WISH i had lovely videos like these when I was a young mom. Now my children are in high school which is so crazy. Hang in there, press forward, and know you can do all things through Christ.
My bad habit is passively consuming videos on Facebook.
Love the kitchen. I would probably want like a shelf or something for plants, but I love not having the uppers.
Your kitchen looks so clean and sleek! Your little Declan is adorable with his paint brush. But your viewers are so nosy1 lol! I would hate to show anyone my screen time but since I’m an ailing senior, I think it is o.k. to veg out a bit. Love from Canada ❤🇨🇦
Hehe 4hr 2min today - I’ve been hanging out to watch this new clip all day too, so my RUclips time is literally all you today at 24mins 🎉 Love your videos with Dawn and it’s nice to know Adeline was chilling behind the camera too 🙂 Have a great weekend and week ahead 😘
If you could move the laundry room upstairs where the bedrooms are, it would be so much easier to get it all done when you want it done. Loved this video! You’re both so real and fun to listen to.
You both look great in black! This was a fun video. Thanks!
2 hours 51 minutes of screen time at 1:55 p.m. Watched my bro-in-law preach this morning and watched you girls, along with a bunch of reels. Reels are probably my bad habit. Certainly a time-consuming, get-nothing-out-if-it habit. Instagram 24 min and fb 20 min....again, short reels, no gain, couldn't tell you what I looked at. Once I take the bait on one reel, I'm done. 15 minutes gone. At least. Love your videos. Love the kitchen! Our kitchen is on our list to redo.
RUclips is high because I listened to a couple of Mel Robbins podcasts and, well, you two ladies while doing housework. Hahah.
🌸🤗✨…love you Girls!!!
Fun video!! Screen time is 2 hours and 17 min, bad habit is sugar/sweets
Thank you to you and Dawn for your always entertaining and uplifting conversation in encouragement!
We finished a major kitchen and downstairs remodel about 2 months ago, and agree that every marriage can only make it through one remodel 😂.
We had a large soffit as well above our cabinets and actually left it in place, but made it shorter to allow for taller cabinets. And I agree, green is so refreshing as an interior color; our whole new kitchen is a muted blue-green!
Your old kitchen was my kitchen! I had the soffits and same golden oak doors! I built it in the 80s.
We have habitat restore in Nebraska and South Dakota. They do the same, resale items from people's homes after a remodel or left over construction projects.
Just saying former Midwest girl, but love the oak cabinets.. they look warm and like furniture in my kitchen. Love wood and stone
Which series did Diana mention she is correctly reading? I saw the link to a large Amazon recommendation list from viewers.
Tbank you. I like to listen to RUclips as I work. This one was a good one to laugh and learn :)
Golden oak were a thing in Canada too
When we were looking for a house to buy, that was my first NO! No brown kitchen
I need to check my phone and see how often I pick it up. 😮 My 11 yr. old also grabs my phone to take pictures. And I loved the kitchen commentary as my kitchen is dated.
Always a great video with the two of you!
I still have my golden oak from whenI remodeled in the 90s. I can't wait to paint it over this year.
This was fun! You never disappoint, ladies! ❤
Thank you for sharing all of this.
My bad habit is eating sweets after dinner. That's when my sweet tooth kicks in.
Even my 2005 house has orange oak cabinets… it’s crazy. We’re moving soon so I’m hoping for a more modern kitchen with counter space and drawers lol. You guys are so fun! Thanks for sharing!
I am in the mid atlantic area and I do love my golden oak kitchen cabinets.
Super video, really enjoyed it!
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this! Love your kitchen!
I LOVE wood and the wood look. Mine is hickory but love the lighter stain.
My bad habit is chocolate- & just about anything sweet, so I can relate Diana🍫🍩🍪💝 But I “try” to limit it to the weekends haha. Thanks for another wonderful video from two of my RUclips faves! Thanks for all that you do! 💕
That was really fun! I love 💗 that you pray to finish up your videos. Jesus is the only Way! Bless you girls ❤
tip for laundry: keep a small basket for each family member (or two if they share a room) on top of the dryer. Pull out clothes and toss directly in. You can put away later but at least they are clean and sorted.
Renovation angel my neighbors about ten houses away went through that to remodel their kitchen 2 years ago. The cabinets, the appliances, dishwasher, everything was amazing, and they used it all. They didn't have a problem with anything. They did not buy the countertops through restoration angel. I'm sorry some of your stuff came damaged, but it sounds like they worked with you pretty well. They were able to get high-end appliances, Their cabinets had all the details that you would pay so much extra money for inside the cabinets. The camera they got was enough to do their kitchen. Put a whole wall in their dining room and a whole wall in a room between their house and their garage. We live in minnesota north north of twin cities about forty-five minutes. I just want to back up what you're talking about it is that good, and it is that really awesome. Their cabinets they only had to touch up a couple of little spots. Otherwise, it all looks brand new. They got it so much cheaper than going to the backstore or having them made. They have a true story, and their house was built in that time frame that you are talking about. I built my house in 1984. The difference of my woodwork and a lot of the homes out there is. I had a small individual builder build my house, and the tones are the same color as you talk about. But he custom mixed the stain. So finally, through Hershfield, I think it was we got a stain color figured out. Years ago, we always felt like we had to play a chemist. I would love to redo my cabinets and kitchen. Even though mine were made by a cabinet shop here, parts of them are not solid wood in parts. They have router design in them vary dated to the Era you speak of. I have never been able to figure out why they have sofits. But then I wanted to say my house. I didn't want a full sofit, we had it set back. I Had it designed that way so I could have a plate rail. We had the plate rail with the Wouldn't spend all the whole thing now we took it down. I am stuck with this software that I have to dust the ledge. If I could think of the person I am years forward I would have never had the sofit put in and I wouldn't have done a plate rail. I think over years people have changed, Years ago people used to like to put all their collections on the wall. If it was spoons and spoon racks or plates and plate racks or bells and shelves for those. I used to have some of that stuff at times I have gone more minimal. I've part of both your groups and I have listened to both of you, and all I can say is praise the Lord . I may not be minimal in everything but drastically different than I used to be, and some of that started many years ago. Less is better. I love your kitchen with no upper cabinets my goodness for a beautiful spaceSo I don't know if I'll get that done or the day I sell my house someone else will have the fun you are doing. Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful!!!! I love it when you have done. The plastic corner strips that you talked about I have used them for many many years, But we did not do the adhesive we put tiny little nails or little tiny screws. It makes it last and puts the tiniest little hole but worth it. If that's what you're wanting to do. We did it here on the corners of my walls in my doorways because I had a busy house lots of kids and my corners were taking a beating. I love the laughter and the humor of the 2 of you. When you were talking about Bad habits, When my kids were younger my can relate to buying them the shoes. It was that it would have been fun for me to have been able to pick. Couple of my boys played basketball, I can't tell you how many times we had to drive to the twin cities or mall of america, To go look for that certain pair of shoes and I will tell you. I could probably buy a week's full of groceries for what I paid for those shoes. We still talk about that my son as he is one year short of the same age as you both are. When you talked about the puppy Chewing shoes, My youngest child my daughter, My oldest had a puppy and yes he chose too many of her cute little sandals or her flip flops that were thick sold that she was so excited to have. They didn't cost a lot of money but they were still special to her. I had a different kind of fun because she was my girl after three boys, and she was born thirteen years after my third son.
Beautiful Kitchen!!! You two are so fun !! 😂
Definitely can relate to the chocolate and peanut butter bad habit.😂
Your kitchen is beautiful! That said, I love golden oak. IMO it's a restful warm color to go with our earthy greens, and less stark & cold than the blacks, whites, grays & chrome.
I love wood!!!! I have red oak cabinets.
Diana - mason jars! Work great for shakers, storage, and drinking out of, and fermenting :)
I live in California and we have golden oak too. Hope to change it someday.