I've enjoyed re-watching your hosting videos over the holidays, so I would be up for new hosting tips or recipes, even if I never host such a large family. 😅
One thing I always run into with my RUclipsrs is that I find someone I really like, then either my interests or priorities change, or their channel changes soo much that we no longer align. The most common example is they buy a mansion and now their standard of living is just so unrealistic next to mine. I’ve been following you for maybe 5years now(?) and one thing that’s kept me coming back to your channel is that we’ve changed together. For me, you are easy to connect to. You are real. So many other channels make me feel less than or guilty about something or another that I’ve really stopped participating in most social media altogether. But when I leave your channel, and a select few others, I feel uplifted or centered. I like the old videos but I also like the new videos. ❤
This is one of the biggest compliments you could ever pay me! I strive to remain “relatable” even when that target seems to be constantly moving and shifting as social media changes. Being relatable to me is about way more than having people like me online, but being able to still touch people and bring peace and inspiration to their lives. The fact that I’ve been able to do this for you makes the effort all worth it! Your words have really touched my heart and renewed my mission. Thank you, my friend. ♥️
I agree , in fact I went minimal on who I now watch on RUclips, it was not benefiting me just wasting my precious time. My husband is slowly getting used to me trying to cut back on “things”. This channel is very relaxing, always get a cup of tea and watch Natalie. Natalie how is your husband’s new job going? Must be a dream having him home more often!
You are so on point‼️It starts out so relatable then they move and suddenly watching them becomes depressing! And they have everything perfect all while they’re preaching “ it’s ok not to be “…. Natalie always remains “ grounded “ ❤❤❤
I HAVE noticed a difference but in the BEST way! I loved your videos before but recently, it feels like a more cozy, relaxed, calming safe space. I can see your personality more, in your editing, content, decor, attire…it has inspired me to find myself more
I hope this doesn’t come off too dramatic, but your videos have helped changed my life! I started watching your channel the year before I got engaged to my now husband of 2 years. And because of ideas your video prompted and your encouragement, I have become a homemaker who is comfortable and confident in my role. Seeing to you grow more comfortable in your videos has been a big part of it! You not only talk the talk, but you walk the walk! Thank you!! And may God bless you and your family abundantly this year!
Your videos are a fresh, calm breath of air. I have noticed you getting more calm and confident over the years. Really so grateful for the time and effort you put into them!
I felt so free as a Christian after a church service in which my pastor preached about identity. I realized, I’m a child of God by the will of God. PERIOD so freeing!
I have noticed your content switch and I actually LOVE it. It makes me feel like I'm watching your vlog channel again, which was a life line to me during my years as a brand new stay at home mom with a baby and a toddler. Your presence on RUclips has blessed me so much ❤
Also this angle is so good your home is looking amazing the light that enters it from the space you’ve created removing that kitchen wall is just blessed
I've been watching your videos since Hailey was about a year old. I have loved the shift in your channel. You are the only Patreon channel I'm subscribed too and my heart does a leap when I see you've posted a new video. I dedos have enjoyed seeing your personality shining more especially through your home decorating and thrifting! Your overall message of contentment is always a balm to my soul.
love your content Natalie. I would much rather watch someone who is "real" and "imperfect" than someone who is trying too hard to be perfect. keep up the great videos and Happy New Year.
My favorite thing about watching your videos is that they are motivating but chill at the same time. Sometimes i find other channels and youtubers to be obnoxious 😅 you have a very calming presence that makes me feel like im chilling with a big sister.
Hey Natalie :) I’ve been watching your videos for over 6 years. I would agree you’re more casual, but I have learned and grown so much with you over the years! We’re about the same age, and it’s so cool how much we can grow when we have an open mind. I feel like we align in our thoughts with minimalism. I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist, but I really strive to be intentional about every item I bring into my home. I have learned so much from you about being intentional as a homemaker and mama. I started watching you before I was even pregnant with my daughter ❤️ I truly appreciate you so much and the incredible content you share with us all!
When I watch your videos from a couple of years ago, I do notice the difference. You've always been authentic and relatable, but over time I feel you've become more confident, maybe more comfortable within your online community that's supporting you, and you've opened up more. I appreciate that you've grown into your own style of doing things, and as your content changes over time, I feel like we're on this journey of personal growth and development together. So thank you for all of that! ❤
I’ve been watching since your first pregnancy (my oldest is an 11 year old boy) and I’ve consistently watched your videos and been SO encouraged. You’ve definitely grown in so many ways and I find you likeable and inspiring as a fellow believer. Thanks for sharing what you learn and how you live. You are a bright and beautiful place on RUclips for sure ❤️
I have noticed a difference but for the better! You have inspired me to fill my home with things I love and I love vintage stuff like you do and it’s made me love our home so much more.
I whole heartedly appreciate how you articulate your journey. It inspired me this morning while organizing my new home. Your point on labels was awesome.
Natalie I have noticed a difference! I have been watching you since the twins were little! In 2020 we had a medical kiddo born and when your mindset went into progress not progression so did mine! I felt the same way! I feel like we have both grown over the years together in a weird way! We are now expecting our 3rd child and we went through our whole house in a day thanks to you! I woke up and just wanted to get everything ready. Told myself what gets done is more than yesterday “progress over perfection” and the relief when I sat down at the end of the day. I just had to pray ♥️
Hey Natalie! I think one term you might find empowering is "Cognitive Fusion" Fusion is when you feel "fused" to a specific label or ideology. So for example some people are fused to veganism, to a political party, to a specific brand, etc. The benefits of being fused is it can quickly unite a community under a common ideology like you described with finding niches The benefits of de-fusing is it broadens your decision making scope of options, allowing you to make choices that aligns with your values rather than a choice that maps to your point of fusion.
Natalie, you have always been a fave of my subs! I wish at 72 I would have had my act together sooner, but I have been decluttering for a few months and its getting easier to toss or donate lately. I look at you like a modern homesteader and live watching you softly tend your garden, teach your children and love your spouse! Never thought to welcome my husband home until I heard you say it to Weston in a video. I have done it to my husband ever since! So Thank You for that and your beautiful videos ❤
I've absolutely noticed a shift in your content and I'm so here for it! You're more casual, comfortable, confident, and unapologetically you and it's the best. After so many years of watching vloggers on RUclips, you are the only one I am still subscribed to because I feel like we've evolved together. 🩷
I have been watching your channel for probably 9 years. I have grown to cherish your channel. You have definitely shown more authenticity as the years pass! Thank you so much for sharing your light! 💕🌸💕🌸
When i was a junior in high school a classmate wrote in my yearbook - basically " you dont need to be what everyone else thinks you should be, be yourself!" No truer words spoken. I've spent many years since remembering these words & it's changing my life. I am Carolyn - who loves travel, sewing, crafts, reading & being a stay at home (retired) homemaker! I take what is enjoyable for our family (hubby & I) - so yes i have grey walls in our home, but lots of color & wood to counter the blandness. The same with my clothes, food,... I'm simplifying even more but enjoying life (even with dealing with an unknown health issue for the last year - hope to find a reason this year!)
Natalie I havnt watched your channel in a while and I have to say you look absolutely beautiful! The joy is radiating through the screen. I hope you and your family are well and the Lord is blessing your hard work on this channel. You give so much hope and encouragement in your channel. God bless!
Hi! I can’t speak to any of the changes that I may have noticed as I only found your channel this year. I have enjoyed watching each of your videos. It puts a smile on my face when I see a new one pop up. I find your voice calming and helps to put me in the right mental space. Thank you!!❤
That was a very good observation…Of which I came to the realization recently myself. It’s the clutter not the color! I too went through the stage of trying to make my home all white/beige several years ago along with decluttering. Now I have injected colour and feel more at home along with a simplified minimal-ish home
100% you have slowed down and shown your authenticity more and more. I loved your content then and now. You’re amazing! Keep posting, you’re my favorite to watch!
The "progress over perfection" "mindset" has greatly helped me. This video is amazing. 💯💯💜💜💜 Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, tips, and encouragement.
I love your peaceful and relaxed chat videos. You calm me down and I love that overarching premise of “just do something, it doesn’t have to be perfect or complete”. That really helps me so much.
This was such a great summary of what simple living as looked like for you and how you have learned through the process. Now that you mention being "more yourself", in recent videos I smiled to myself as I remembered your bedroom makeover where you did a segment where you sat in a cozy corner and went into character for a bit! I loved that and totally resonated with embodying personal intereserests and joys in creative ways! Thank you for being willing to share your fun and quirky side along with all the other traits that make you who you are!
Thank you for sharing. You helped me regain some momentum to keep simplifying even if the rest of my family isn't. It feels great in the areas I can control.
Sweet Natalie, Cannot believe it's been 5 years of Messy to minimal. I have been a subscriber and huge fan since even before you started the Messy to minimal series but I will say it has been my most favorite series. I have watched every single one and do often go back and re-listen will I'm doing more of my own decluttering. Cannot believe it's been a whole five years. it feels like you started it just last year. Thank you for all that you share with us. You are a very big part of a lot of our decluttering journeys. ❤
Wow, it's always a pleasure to listen to you. I'm many years older than you, but after watching your videos I'm firstly more motivated than before and secondly much more relaxed because your way of speaking and your explanations always come from the heart and are very wise for your age. They bring me back down to earth, make me more grateful, more fulfilled, more humble and I no longer feel like I have to become someone I absolutely don't want to be just to make other people happy. Thank you very much. You always say exactly the right words that I needed. I'm Mandy, 49 years old, not a minimalist, but on the way to minimizing my possessions and getting to know myself and treating myself the way I deserve and what's good for me. I choose 😊 Happy New Year to you and your lovely Family and Friends ❤🍀🌻
PEACEFUL SImple Living. It projects in your voice and invites me, even more than usual, to sit down and lotto your calming voice. Like tea with a friend.
Whew Girl! That was completely on point! I love that you're more confident in who you are now! It's so inspiring. Hope you have a blessed rest of the day! ❤
I have watched your videos for the last five years and I’ve watched a lot of your older content as well and I definitely see a difference in you feeling more comfortable and confident 💙
Cant believe how long it's been! I was watching you since you had your twins and ive changed a lot too and grown with you. It's fun to reflect back on the years and how your mindset has changed as life has changed. Thank ylu for sharing x
I have watched you for 7 years now and I just adore you and your family. You have grown so much and been a great inspiration. I am at a point where I want a simpler life and I will be going back through your videos to help me.
Natalie, thank you for continuing to make videos that are REAL. The fact that you acknowledged the camera change and still shed a positive light on the fact that it doesn't have to be "Pinterest perfect" is why I continue to watch your content. Also, right now in our season of life (third kiddo born preemie with other health conditions) is really shedding light on how controlling perfectionism can be on your life. I literally teared up when you said "progress over perfection" because never has that been truer in our lives!!! Thank you for your content!
I really needed this video today. I’m sitting here right now just looking around at all of the stuff. I’m feeling stuck and don’t even know where to begin. The anxiety created by the clutter is real. Thank you so much for sharing the lessons you’ve learned. Lesson 3 resonated with me so much. I actually got chills when you were talking about not even starting something if you can’t do it perfectly. That’s me 100 percent…sometimes I feel like why even bother. And lesson 5….just wow! “I’m taking my home back. I’m taking my life back. I’m taking my mental health back.” This video is exactly the motivation I needed to hear. Happy New Year Natalie💫
I have followed you for years and have always been inspired by your content ❤️ The explanation on the labels being used for video descriptions, NOT when introducing yourself…LOVE that!!!!
You inspire me so much, I do understand the place where when you decluter the space around you, it makes you fell more free and it helps so much with the mental load. I have kids, a cat, a dog and I live in a apartment and I need a clean space to feel good... never happens, I can spend my life running around everyone cleaning their messes but it will never be enough. I learn with you that not being perfect is ok, as long as you feel good with yourself, others opinion are not important. Thank you for sharing the real you in a world where real starts to be a mith.
So much freedom in your last point! Thank you for being so real and authentic in your mental health journey. It has blessed me over the past few years so much.
Yes!!!!! I have noticed a shift. I use to watch you before your minimalism journey and I started to not enjoy the perfectionist part of your content. I felt like it was just never obtainable for me especially being a new mom. Well I came back after your minimalism journey and I just love when your videos pop into my feed. Just like this sit down part after your camera issue. It is just so much more down to earth and relatable. Thank you for teaching us progress over perfection!
Thanks so much for sticking around while I grew as a person and content creator! I learned a lot in my twenties and I’m grateful for graciously viewers who have been with me through the ups and downs!
I’ve been following you for years now. Ever since I found out I was pregnant in 2020. I feel like I know you as a friend haha Thank you for your rawness in the video. Happy new year! Progress over perfection is key! 🙌❤
Yes , the videos now feel more relaxed. Like I'm at home enjoying life. But I love all your videos. You messy to minimalism videos really helped me get started with my own things ❤
Happy New Year 🎊 I have been following you for a few years now. I love how real you are. This video made me pause and examine me. I also believe most things are attached to who we think we are and not so much who we truly are. I am so grateful I stumbled upon you and your channel years ago. I look forward to your videos and your knowledge you share. ❣️
Happy New Year, Natalie. Hope it was a meaningful Christmas for you and yours. It was such a treat to see your return today. This was a lovely message. Very grace filled. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Time to exhale. ❤
Love your channel and your encouragement to not focus on labels but just be yourself. I also enjoy how you tie it back to your faith., how you keep the connection to your faith, very inspiring ❤
Can i just say how much i enjoy all of your videos! Thank you so much for opening your home to us to learn how to make our homes perfect for for our life styles🥰
You inspired me several years ago to get rid of some “baggage” around my house. So my friend & I rented a booth at an antique/junk store as an outlet for the stuff. We are having a grand time with our little venture!
I also have noticed a shift in your content, that you seem to be more relaxed than before, in a very nice way. I am really inspired by you, and feel like it's possible to be relaxed as a mother and really put your family first and like your life! I really like your channel! 😍
Thank you Natalie x I've been following you for years and I can definitely see the peace and joy that radiates from you now your in your new home with less stuff! It's encouraged me and hubby to simplify what we have...its made life much easier x so thank you for being you and sharing the love of jesus and your wisdom x
Natalie, I do agree that your content has become more casual and like you’re more confident in your content. And I love it! I have been watching you since you found out you were pregnant with the boys and the transformation has been amazing! Definitely keep progressing and doing what works for you and being open to the journey.
Love number 5!! I can’t believe it’s been 5 years. I’ve noticed the subtle change in you…you’ve always been happy, but you seem more a peace with your life it’s inspiring! Excited for 2025 Natalie Bennet to continue to grow
Your “progress over perfection” really stuck with me when you first introduced it and had helped me not only in my household but also workwise and in parenting. Regarding your content, the only shift I have noticed is you seeming more relaxed conpared to for example two years ago. Last but not least, you look absolutely amazing in that dress you are wearing in the garden. ❤
Speaking about clothes, will you share a wardrobe update/ declutter soon? I feel like it was a while since you did one of those and I really enjoy them. I do also love colour and wood as well. I’ve a colourful wardrobe, my ”base” is colour instead of white, black and grey. I had a period when I thought black was the only way to go, urgh 😅 Yes, I agree with you, I really do see a difference in you and when you practice this it makes your videos more genuine and it’s one of many reasons it’s still interesting to watch your videos!
This video was a breath of fresh air. I love this new chapter of life you are in, and I especially love seeing Weston in a new role closer to home. Always a big thank you on providing relatable content that we can all use at any stage in life. Have a blessed 2025, we love you Natalie.
I have only followed you over the last maybe 6 months but it’s great stuff! So glad to have found you. I get a very authentic and calming vibe. Happy for you and happy for me for finding you 😅
I have noticed a difference! Thank you for being an inspiration. I so appreciate your mantra of progress over perfection. My family is in the state of needing to prepare to find a new home and sell our current one (out growing the space) and I'm slowly making progress toward decluttering. Each baby step makes me feel a little bit better!
Happy New Year, Natalie & family! I think you have gradually changed since I started watching you about 5yrs ago! A little before you moved into your new home! It's been slow, but you are more at peace with yourself, calming & relaxing. I would like to see more DIY'S, maybe some gardening & have the kids do a how to video themselves. I think that would be cool! Your kids are growing up so fast. I think they are pretty well centered. When I used to do cleaning & organizing when the kids were little. They would see me straighten things up, & organizing. Then they would clean & go get rid of things they didn't want & then give away! Because they saw me do it many times. I wasn't a minimalist & still not a minimalist! But I do throw out or give away things! I would like to see more DIY'S, gardening videos & maybe have the kids do a how to video themselves. I think that would be cool! Your kids are growing up so fast. I think they are pretty well centered. I used to do cleaning & organizing when the kids were little. They would see me straighten things up, organizing. Then they would go clean & get rid of things they didn't want & then give away! Because they saw me do it many times. I wasn't a minimalist & still not a minimalist! I am a crafter, & I look at junk for things around the house or in the garbage! I use some cereal boxes, other boxes & also junk mail. I use a lot of junk mail for my Junk Journals! I love making them. I use old buttons, I paint some of the pages. I'm also a sewer so I sew on my pages as well! So I look different at things, so I keep things others wouldn't! My sewing room needs some organizing & some cleaning too & give away some too & throw away! Thanks amother lovely video! Take care! ❤️😉🫂🐾🌹🦋📓✏️🇺🇲🎨🖌✨️
Natalie, you're such a special gem! I am so thankful for your content and you sharing your authentic self, and yes -- it is showing through more and more in your videos. So relatable. You speak out loud the things we think in our minds :) I love what you said about the labels, and our identities -- spot on! All glory to God -- thank you for being brave and reflecting his goodness!
Yes I love your content even more now! Though I deeply miss the coffee recipe videos, those are what made me find you and got me hooked on my own coffee journey!
Love, Love, Love your comments on "I'm not a minimalist"! Amen, preach it, sister!! I absolutely agree with you on this - the world and social media has put SO much pressure on us to place a "label" on everything we do! It is freeing to know that you can just be yourself and a very good reminder for me too! Thank you so much for sharing this lesson. I really needed to hear this today! ❤
I do think you hit on a couple of very important and true things. I am not a minimalist but I do enjoy my house being clutter free, easy to keep clean and well organized. Also teaching your children how to do things around the house is extremely important I think. I had 2 boys that now as adults know and do things around their homes which is good to see.
I have never related to anything more that what you were talking about in this video. Especially the part about standards and perfection. Thank you for being so real and relatable.💕
Yes I’ve watched you on and off for a few years since Covid I think. You are much more relaxed and just “whatever it’s okay it doesn’t have to be perfect” which I love much better then the RUclipsrs who are “just do this and it’s perfect” that’s not real. I can 💯 see the shift.
Another Natalie video is exactly what I needed. It's been tough finding my own balance on the "minimalist" spectrum. I like to hold onto sentimental things from my childhood. I like having an emergency tote of random gifts for when I forget a birthday or hostess gift. I like little knickknacks from family members who have passed away. Progress over perfection has had such a positive impact on me. Thank you 😊
Haha! I knew you were going to say I'm not a minimalist. When you explained the sad beige millennial thing and capsule wardrobe thing because we're sort or reacting to growing up with the opposite it like blew my mind. I've went through the same thing as you with my wardrobe!
Thank you for sharing! I definitely needed to hear some of this, especially the one about doing little by little is better than none at all. I too get overwhelmed and that thought process will be so helpful to me. The one about it not being a family affair, i needed that also because often worry about my kids rooms and they are old enough to take on some of that also.
No. 5 is a good lesson. I am not a minimalist, either. However, I sought online and book support 20 years ago to help me declutter, sort, organise and generally cope with my life better, learn what is important and what isn't and also who I am - and that just happens to go under those labels of minimalism, simplicity, frugality etc. etc. It doesn't mean I am those labels, but I have acquired skills that have saved my marriage and my life and that mean I can enjoy my wonderful life and future as a senior. I just turned 60.
Only 2 minutes in but this sounds just like me! Letting go of the excess has been a blessing in so many ways! The mental bandwidth I was awarded by letting go of physical stuff, has allowed me to do so much more and be intentional with my life.
You introduced me to "progress over perfection" and it has changed my life dramatically, in the best ways. I'm eternally grateful to you and this channel. Thank you 💜
Happy new year!! Loved the video!😍There is a shift in your videos and it is a lovely and onest evolution. I Love it! and I will watch the video again to count how many times you said keep up with the Joneses 😊
🎉 yes to these lessons! And yes I am loving your casual content too! It's relatable, like I'm chatting with my friend Natalie over a warm beverage ❤ my biggest takeaway from following your channel for many years is progress over perfection!!!
Your #5 lesson is where I am. I am Cynthia, not my husband's wife or my son's mother. Those are true, but people forget that I am my own person, and it depresses me that people expect me to be someone I'm not just because my family is great at a task. Don't put people onto pedestals and expect me to join them. That's not who I am. I'm just Cynthia, and I would like to be accepted as me alone. Thanks for being honest because it helps me to be honest with myself.
I started watching you in the middle of your messy to minimal series. This New Year, as I continue my decluttering mission, I am going to commit to go back and watch the entire series!
I have definitely noticed a positive, peaceful, and relaxed demeanor shift!!! And I soooo appreciate your honesty about the struggle to hold a standard of perfection that only exists in your mind! I struggled with that for years, too. So thankful for growth and freedom in the Lord! We should do well, live a holy life, and glorify God but that is often not the “perfection” we see from the catalogs and the Jones’! Love your content and encouragement! 🙌💛
This was fantastic, thank you! Ironically for some reason I haven’t come across your videos in a couple years (sadly), and I HAVE noticed a difference in your demeanor this video. Way more chill, and you always seemed genuine but I feel like even more so in this video. Thank you for sharing this, it’s helpful more than you know 💛 ps I burst out laughing when you said someone said you’re not a minimalist because you have more than 2 kids 😂 too funny
I have absolutely noticed a difference over the years, you just seem more settled,or comfortable in your own skin, or maybe more content is what I am looking for.
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Who’s ready for more MINIMALISM/SIMPLE LIVING content in 2025!? What videos would you love to see? Let me know 👇👇👇👇
How you connect minimalism/simple living to your faith.
And how it creates space for incoming blessings.
Filling, simple living meals/grocery plan that doesn't overwhelm your mind.
Gardening, minimalism, homeschooling and family times. A Q and A with Weston.
I've enjoyed re-watching your hosting videos over the holidays, so I would be up for new hosting tips or recipes, even if I never host such a large family. 😅
Yes this too comment as well ❤
One thing I always run into with my RUclipsrs is that I find someone I really like, then either my interests or priorities change, or their channel changes soo much that we no longer align. The most common example is they buy a mansion and now their standard of living is just so unrealistic next to mine. I’ve been following you for maybe 5years now(?) and one thing that’s kept me coming back to your channel is that we’ve changed together. For me, you are easy to connect to. You are real. So many other channels make me feel less than or guilty about something or another that I’ve really stopped participating in most social media altogether. But when I leave your channel, and a select few others, I feel uplifted or centered. I like the old videos but I also like the new videos. ❤
This is one of the biggest compliments you could ever pay me! I strive to remain “relatable” even when that target seems to be constantly moving and shifting as social media changes. Being relatable to me is about way more than having people like me online, but being able to still touch people and bring peace and inspiration to their lives.
The fact that I’ve been able to do this for you makes the effort all worth it! Your words have really touched my heart and renewed my mission. Thank you, my friend. ♥️
I agree , in fact I went minimal on who I now watch on RUclips, it was not benefiting me just wasting my precious time. My husband is slowly getting used to me trying to cut back on “things”. This channel is very relaxing, always get a cup of tea and watch Natalie. Natalie how is your husband’s new job going? Must be a dream having him home more often!
You are so on point‼️It starts out so relatable then they move and suddenly watching them becomes depressing! And they have everything perfect all while they’re preaching “ it’s ok not to be “…. Natalie always remains “ grounded “ ❤❤❤
Well said! And I agree!
I HAVE noticed a difference but in the BEST way! I loved your videos before but recently, it feels like a more cozy, relaxed, calming safe space. I can see your personality more, in your editing, content, decor, attire…it has inspired me to find myself more
That means the world to me! I’m so glad minimalism has helped me show up more authentically. 🥰
Agreed.
Same!
This!! I come to Natalie’s channel when I need some calm in my life.
Yes! So well said. She inspires me.
I absolutely LOVE your quote… “ my identity is not in items my identity is in the LORD!!! “ 23:35
I hope this doesn’t come off too dramatic, but your videos have helped changed my life! I started watching your channel the year before I got engaged to my now husband of 2 years. And because of ideas your video prompted and your encouragement, I have become a homemaker who is comfortable and confident in my role. Seeing to you grow more comfortable in your videos has been a big part of it! You not only talk the talk, but you walk the walk! Thank you!! And may God bless you and your family abundantly this year!
YES YES YES.... Natalie has inspired so much healthy changes in my life tangible and spiritual.
Your videos are a fresh, calm breath of air. I have noticed you getting more calm and confident over the years. Really so grateful for the time and effort you put into them!
I felt so free as a Christian after a church service in which my pastor preached about identity. I realized, I’m a child of God by the will of God. PERIOD so freeing!
I have noticed your content switch and I actually LOVE it. It makes me feel like I'm watching your vlog channel again, which was a life line to me during my years as a brand new stay at home mom with a baby and a toddler. Your presence on RUclips has blessed me so much ❤
Also this angle is so good your home is looking amazing the light that enters it from the space you’ve created removing that kitchen wall is just blessed
I've been watching your videos since Hailey was about a year old. I have loved the shift in your channel. You are the only Patreon channel I'm subscribed too and my heart does a leap when I see you've posted a new video. I dedos have enjoyed seeing your personality shining more especially through your home decorating and thrifting! Your overall message of contentment is always a balm to my soul.
love your content Natalie. I would much rather watch someone who is "real" and "imperfect" than someone who is trying too hard to be perfect. keep up the great videos and Happy New Year.
My favorite thing about watching your videos is that they are motivating but chill at the same time. Sometimes i find other channels and youtubers to be obnoxious 😅 you have a very calming presence that makes me feel like im chilling with a big sister.
Hey Natalie :) I’ve been watching your videos for over 6 years. I would agree you’re more casual, but I have learned and grown so much with you over the years! We’re about the same age, and it’s so cool how much we can grow when we have an open mind. I feel like we align in our thoughts with minimalism. I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist, but I really strive to be intentional about every item I bring into my home. I have learned so much from you about being intentional as a homemaker and mama. I started watching you before I was even pregnant with my daughter ❤️ I truly appreciate you so much and the incredible content you share with us all!
When I watch your videos from a couple of years ago, I do notice the difference. You've always been authentic and relatable, but over time I feel you've become more confident, maybe more comfortable within your online community that's supporting you, and you've opened up more. I appreciate that you've grown into your own style of doing things, and as your content changes over time, I feel like we're on this journey of personal growth and development together. So thank you for all of that! ❤
I love this video! I loved #5, thanks for the reminder, that really resonates with me. Happy New Year!
Same to you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video ❤️
I’ve been watching since your first pregnancy (my oldest is an 11 year old boy) and I’ve consistently watched your videos and been SO encouraged. You’ve definitely grown in so many ways and I find you likeable and inspiring as a fellow believer. Thanks for sharing what you learn and how you live. You are a bright and beautiful place on RUclips for sure ❤️
I have noticed a difference but for the better! You have inspired me to fill my home with things I love and I love vintage stuff like you do and it’s made me love our home so much more.
I whole heartedly appreciate how you articulate your journey. It inspired me this morning while organizing my new home. Your point on labels was awesome.
Natalie I have noticed a difference! I have been watching you since the twins were little! In 2020 we had a medical kiddo born and when your mindset went into progress not progression so did mine! I felt the same way! I feel like we have both grown over the years together in a weird way! We are now expecting our 3rd child and we went through our whole house in a day thanks to you! I woke up and just wanted to get everything ready. Told myself what gets done is more than yesterday “progress over perfection” and the relief when I sat down at the end of the day. I just had to pray ♥️
Hey Natalie!
I think one term you might find empowering is "Cognitive Fusion"
Fusion is when you feel "fused" to a specific label or ideology. So for example some people are fused to veganism, to a political party, to a specific brand, etc.
The benefits of being fused is it can quickly unite a community under a common ideology like you described with finding niches
The benefits of de-fusing is it broadens your decision making scope of options, allowing you to make choices that aligns with your values rather than a choice that maps to your point of fusion.
Wow! Thanks so much for the gift ♥️ and for the kind words. Love that term. It totally makes sense-- thanks for introducing me to it!
Natalie, you have always been a fave of my subs! I wish at 72 I would have had my act together sooner, but I have been decluttering for a few months and its getting easier to toss or donate lately.
I look at you like a modern homesteader and live watching you softly tend your garden, teach your children and love your spouse! Never thought to welcome my husband home until I heard you say it to Weston in a video. I have done it to my husband ever since! So Thank You for that and your beautiful videos ❤
I've absolutely noticed a shift in your content and I'm so here for it! You're more casual, comfortable, confident, and unapologetically you and it's the best. After so many years of watching vloggers on RUclips, you are the only one I am still subscribed to because I feel like we've evolved together. 🩷
Best video ever!! I just love how honest you are and how you gently encourage us to be better ❤! Receive all my appreciation from Brazil!🇧🇷
I am so glad you're here! Thank you for being a part of my journey, and thank you for sharing your appreciation all the way from Brazil! 🙏♥️
I have been watching your channel for probably 9 years. I have grown to cherish your channel. You have definitely shown more authenticity as the years pass! Thank you so much for sharing your light! 💕🌸💕🌸
When i was a junior in high school a classmate wrote in my yearbook - basically " you dont need to be what everyone else thinks you should be, be yourself!" No truer words spoken. I've spent many years since remembering these words & it's changing my life. I am Carolyn - who loves travel, sewing, crafts, reading & being a stay at home (retired) homemaker! I take what is enjoyable for our family (hubby & I) - so yes i have grey walls in our home, but lots of color & wood to counter the blandness. The same with my clothes, food,... I'm simplifying even more but enjoying life (even with dealing with an unknown health issue for the last year - hope to find a reason this year!)
Natalie I havnt watched your channel in a while and I have to say you look absolutely beautiful! The joy is radiating through the screen. I hope you and your family are well and the Lord is blessing your hard work on this channel. You give so much hope and encouragement in your channel. God bless!
Hi! I can’t speak to any of the changes that I may have noticed as I only found your channel this year. I have enjoyed watching each of your videos. It puts a smile on my face when I see a new one pop up. I find your voice calming and helps to put me in the right mental space. Thank you!!❤
That was a very good observation…Of which I came to the realization recently myself. It’s the clutter not the color! I too went through the stage of trying to make my home all white/beige several years ago along with decluttering. Now I have injected colour and feel more at home along with a simplified minimal-ish home
you go girl. You be You because God loves you for who you are.
Amen!!!!
100% you have slowed down and shown your authenticity more and more. I loved your content then and now. You’re amazing! Keep posting, you’re my favorite to watch!
The "progress over perfection" "mindset" has greatly helped me.
This video is amazing. 💯💯💜💜💜
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, tips, and encouragement.
I love your peaceful and relaxed chat videos. You calm me down and I love that overarching premise of “just do something, it doesn’t have to be perfect or complete”. That really helps me so much.
This was such a great summary of what simple living as looked like for you and how you have learned through the process. Now that you mention being "more yourself", in recent videos I smiled to myself as I remembered your bedroom makeover where you did a segment where you sat in a cozy corner and went into character for a bit! I loved that and totally resonated with embodying personal intereserests and joys in creative ways! Thank you for being willing to share your fun and quirky side along with all the other traits that make you who you are!
I’ve noticed a difference over these last five years and it’s such an encouragement. Thank you for sharing your journey Natalie. ❤
Thank you for sharing. You helped me regain some momentum to keep simplifying even if the rest of my family isn't. It feels great in the areas I can control.
Natalie, I have been watching for years, love all of the videos; and especially your down to earth personality and your love Our Lord.
Sweet Natalie,
Cannot believe it's been 5 years of Messy to minimal. I have been a subscriber and huge fan since even before you started the Messy to minimal series but I will say it has been my most favorite series. I have watched every single one and do often go back and re-listen will I'm doing more of my own decluttering. Cannot believe it's been a whole five years. it feels like you started it just last year. Thank you for all that you share with us. You are a very big part of a lot of our decluttering journeys. ❤
Wow, it's always a pleasure to listen to you.
I'm many years older than you, but after watching your videos I'm firstly more motivated than before and secondly much more relaxed because your way of speaking and your explanations always come from the heart and are very wise for your age. They bring me back down to earth, make me more grateful, more fulfilled, more humble and I no longer feel like I have to become someone I absolutely don't want to be just to make other people happy. Thank you very much.
You always say exactly the right words that I needed.
I'm Mandy, 49 years old, not a minimalist, but on the way to minimizing my possessions and getting to know myself and treating myself the way I deserve and what's good for me. I choose 😊
Happy New Year to you and your lovely Family and Friends ❤🍀🌻
PEACEFUL SImple Living. It projects in your voice and invites me, even more than usual, to sit down and lotto your calming voice. Like tea with a friend.
Whew Girl! That was completely on point! I love that you're more confident in who you are now! It's so inspiring. Hope you have a blessed rest of the day! ❤
Thank you so much!!
I have watched your videos for the last five years and I’ve watched a lot of your older content as well and I definitely see a difference in you feeling more comfortable and confident 💙
Cant believe how long it's been! I was watching you since you had your twins and ive changed a lot too and grown with you. It's fun to reflect back on the years and how your mindset has changed as life has changed. Thank ylu for sharing x
I have watched you for 7 years now and I just adore you and your family. You have grown so much and been a great inspiration.
I am at a point where I want a simpler life and I will be going back through your videos to help me.
19:10 the most powerful words I’ve heard this year ❤
Natalie, thank you for continuing to make videos that are REAL. The fact that you acknowledged the camera change and still shed a positive light on the fact that it doesn't have to be "Pinterest perfect" is why I continue to watch your content.
Also, right now in our season of life (third kiddo born preemie with other health conditions) is really shedding light on how controlling perfectionism can be on your life. I literally teared up when you said "progress over perfection" because never has that been truer in our lives!!!
Thank you for your content!
I really needed this video today. I’m sitting here right now just looking around at all of the stuff. I’m feeling stuck and don’t even know where to begin. The anxiety created by the clutter is real. Thank you so much for sharing the lessons you’ve learned. Lesson 3 resonated with me so much. I actually got chills when you were talking about not even starting something if you can’t do it perfectly. That’s me 100 percent…sometimes I feel like why even bother. And lesson 5….just wow! “I’m taking my home back. I’m taking my life back. I’m taking my mental health back.” This video is exactly the motivation I needed to hear. Happy New Year Natalie💫
I have followed you for years and have always been inspired by your content ❤️ The explanation on the labels being used for video descriptions, NOT when introducing yourself…LOVE that!!!!
You inspire me so much, I do understand the place where when you decluter the space around you, it makes you fell more free and it helps so much with the mental load. I have kids, a cat, a dog and I live in a apartment and I need a clean space to feel good... never happens, I can spend my life running around everyone cleaning their messes but it will never be enough. I learn with you that not being perfect is ok, as long as you feel good with yourself, others opinion are not important. Thank you for sharing the real you in a world where real starts to be a mith.
So much freedom in your last point! Thank you for being so real and authentic in your mental health journey. It has blessed me over the past few years so much.
Yes!!!!! I have noticed a shift. I use to watch you before your minimalism journey and I started to not enjoy the perfectionist part of your content. I felt like it was just never obtainable for me especially being a new mom. Well I came back after your minimalism journey and I just love when your videos pop into my feed. Just like this sit down part after your camera issue. It is just so much more down to earth and relatable. Thank you for teaching us progress over perfection!
Thanks so much for sticking around while I grew as a person and content creator! I learned a lot in my twenties and I’m grateful for graciously viewers who have been with me through the ups and downs!
I’ve been following you for years now. Ever since I found out I was pregnant in 2020. I feel like I know you as a friend haha Thank you for your rawness in the video. Happy new year! Progress over perfection is key! 🙌❤
Yes , the videos now feel more relaxed. Like I'm at home enjoying life. But I love all your videos. You messy to minimalism videos really helped me get started with my own things ❤
Happy New Year 🎊
I have been following you for a few years now. I love how real you are. This video made me pause and examine me. I also believe most things are attached to who we think we are and not so much who we truly are. I am so grateful I stumbled upon you and your channel years ago. I look forward to your videos and your knowledge you share. ❣️
I absolutely love your channel because you are so down to earth and relateable. Your content is very calming.
Happy New Year, Natalie. Hope it was a meaningful Christmas for you and yours. It was such a treat to see your return today. This was a lovely message. Very grace filled. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Time to exhale. ❤
Love your channel and your encouragement to not focus on labels but just be yourself. I also enjoy how you tie it back to your faith., how you keep the connection to your faith, very inspiring ❤
Can i just say how much i enjoy all of your videos! Thank you so much for opening your home to us to learn how to make our homes perfect for for our life styles🥰
I’m so happy to hear that! 🥰
You inspired me several years ago to get rid of some “baggage” around my house. So my friend & I rented a booth at an antique/junk store as an outlet for the stuff. We are having a grand time with our little venture!
I also have noticed a shift in your content, that you seem to be more relaxed than before, in a very nice way. I am really inspired by you, and feel like it's possible to be relaxed as a mother and really put your family first and like your life! I really like your channel! 😍
Thank you Natalie x I've been following you for years and I can definitely see the peace and joy that radiates from you now your in your new home with less stuff! It's encouraged me and hubby to simplify what we have...its made life much easier x so thank you for being you and sharing the love of jesus and your wisdom x
Natalie, I do agree that your content has become more casual and like you’re more confident in your content. And I love it! I have been watching you since you found out you were pregnant with the boys and the transformation has been amazing!
Definitely keep progressing and doing what works for you and being open to the journey.
Love number 5!! I can’t believe it’s been 5 years. I’ve noticed the subtle change in you…you’ve always been happy, but you seem more a peace with your life it’s inspiring! Excited for 2025 Natalie Bennet to continue to grow
I love how down to earth you are. I've watched since the twins were born and still love your channel.
Your “progress over perfection” really stuck with me when you first introduced it and had helped me not only in my household but also workwise and in parenting.
Regarding your content, the only shift I have noticed is you seeming more relaxed conpared to for example two years ago.
Last but not least, you look absolutely amazing in that dress you are wearing in the garden. ❤
Speaking about clothes, will you share a wardrobe update/ declutter soon? I feel like it was a while since you did one of those and I really enjoy them. I do also love colour and wood as well. I’ve a colourful wardrobe, my ”base” is colour instead of white, black and grey. I had a period when I thought black was the only way to go, urgh 😅
Yes, I agree with you, I really do see a difference in you and when you practice this it makes your videos more genuine and it’s one of many reasons it’s still interesting to watch your videos!
This video was a breath of fresh air. I love this new chapter of life you are in, and I especially love seeing Weston in a new role closer to home. Always a big thank you on providing relatable content that we can all use at any stage in life. Have a blessed 2025, we love you Natalie.
All these years later and still my favorite ❤ and yes, I’ve seen a shift and I love it. So happy for you. ❤️
I have only followed you over the last maybe 6 months but it’s great stuff! So glad to have found you. I get a very authentic and calming vibe. Happy for you and happy for me for finding you 😅
Loving that THIS is the video I found you from. You are amazing and I'm excited to follow your journey!!!
Oh my goodness! I'm so glad you're here, new friend! ♥️🩵
I have noticed a difference! Thank you for being an inspiration. I so appreciate your mantra of progress over perfection. My family is in the state of needing to prepare to find a new home and sell our current one (out growing the space) and I'm slowly making progress toward decluttering. Each baby step makes me feel a little bit better!
Happy New Year, Natalie & family! I think you have gradually changed since I started watching you about 5yrs ago! A little before you moved into your new home! It's been slow, but you are more at peace with yourself, calming & relaxing. I would like to see more DIY'S, maybe some gardening & have the kids do a how to video themselves. I think that would be cool! Your kids are growing up so fast. I think they are pretty well centered. When I used to do cleaning & organizing when the kids were little. They would see me straighten things up, & organizing. Then they would clean & go get rid of things they didn't want & then give away! Because they saw me do it many times. I wasn't a minimalist & still not a minimalist! But I do throw out or give away things! I would like to see more DIY'S, gardening videos & maybe have the kids do a how to video themselves. I think that would be cool! Your kids are growing up so fast. I think they are pretty well centered. I used to do cleaning & organizing when the kids were little. They would see me straighten things up, organizing. Then they would go clean & get rid of things they didn't want & then give away! Because they saw me do it many times. I wasn't a minimalist & still not a minimalist! I am a crafter, & I look at junk for things around the house or in the garbage! I use some cereal boxes, other boxes & also junk mail. I use a lot of junk mail for my Junk Journals! I love making them. I use old buttons, I paint some of the pages. I'm also a sewer so I sew on my pages as well! So I look different at things, so I keep things others wouldn't! My sewing room needs some organizing & some cleaning too & give away some too & throw away! Thanks amother lovely video! Take care! ❤️😉🫂🐾🌹🦋📓✏️🇺🇲🎨🖌✨️
Listening to you talk always feels like just talking to a close friend. God bless you and your family this new year🎉
I love hearing that! Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙏
Natalie, you're such a special gem! I am so thankful for your content and you sharing your authentic self, and yes -- it is showing through more and more in your videos. So relatable. You speak out loud the things we think in our minds :) I love what you said about the labels, and our identities -- spot on! All glory to God -- thank you for being brave and reflecting his goodness!
Yes I love your content even more now! Though I deeply miss the coffee recipe videos, those are what made me find you and got me hooked on my own coffee journey!
I didn’t see a change, it’s more of a feeling of comfort? You have always smiled, an I hope I make sense.
Love, Love, Love your comments on "I'm not a minimalist"! Amen, preach it, sister!! I absolutely agree with you on this - the world and social media has put SO much pressure on us to place a "label" on everything we do! It is freeing to know that you can just be yourself and a very good reminder for me too! Thank you so much for sharing this lesson. I really needed to hear this today! ❤
I do think you hit on a couple of very important and true things.
I am not a minimalist but I do enjoy my house being clutter free, easy to keep clean and well organized.
Also teaching your children how to do things around the house is extremely important I think. I had 2 boys that now as adults know and do things around their homes which is good to see.
It's so important to find what works best for you and your family!
I have never related to anything more that what you were talking about in this video. Especially the part about standards and perfection. Thank you for being so real and relatable.💕
Yes I’ve watched you on and off for a few years since Covid I think. You are much more relaxed and just “whatever it’s okay it doesn’t have to be perfect” which I love much better then the RUclipsrs who are “just do this and it’s perfect” that’s not real. I can 💯 see the shift.
I’m so glad that shift is showing up for you! It’s made all the difference for me too. ♥️
Another Natalie video is exactly what I needed. It's been tough finding my own balance on the "minimalist" spectrum. I like to hold onto sentimental things from my childhood. I like having an emergency tote of random gifts for when I forget a birthday or hostess gift. I like little knickknacks from family members who have passed away. Progress over perfection has had such a positive impact on me. Thank you 😊
Haha! I knew you were going to say I'm not a minimalist. When you explained the sad beige millennial thing and capsule wardrobe thing because we're sort or reacting to growing up with the opposite it like blew my mind. I've went through the same thing as you with my wardrobe!
Love watching your videos because you are YOU!!!! You can tell you are genuine and that in itself is an encouragement to others 🩷
Thank you for sharing! I definitely needed to hear some of this, especially the one about doing little by little is better than none at all. I too get overwhelmed and that thought process will be so helpful to me.
The one about it not being a family affair, i needed that also because often worry about my kids rooms and they are old enough to take on some of that also.
It's so good to hear that the video resonated with you! 🙏
No. 5 is a good lesson. I am not a minimalist, either. However, I sought online and book support 20 years ago to help me declutter, sort, organise and generally cope with my life better, learn what is important and what isn't and also who I am - and that just happens to go under those labels of minimalism, simplicity, frugality etc. etc. It doesn't mean I am those labels, but I have acquired skills that have saved my marriage and my life and that mean I can enjoy my wonderful life and future as a senior. I just turned 60.
❤Natalie, I am starting my journey to finding my identity. You are such an encouragement. I’m gonna go back and watch your journey. I appreciate you.
Only 2 minutes in but this sounds just like me! Letting go of the excess has been a blessing in so many ways! The mental bandwidth I was awarded by letting go of physical stuff, has allowed me to do so much more and be intentional with my life.
You introduced me to "progress over perfection" and it has changed my life dramatically, in the best ways. I'm eternally grateful to you and this channel. Thank you 💜
Happy new year!! Loved the video!😍There is a shift in your videos and it is a lovely and onest evolution. I Love it! and I will watch the video again to count how many times you said keep up with the Joneses 😊
"random socks, or apple cores" 😅 I remember that video!
Yes, I totally think your videos have become much more relaxed and I love it!
There is so much wisdom in this video! Thanks for sharing!!!
🎉 yes to these lessons! And yes I am loving your casual content too! It's relatable, like I'm chatting with my friend Natalie over a warm beverage ❤ my biggest takeaway from following your channel for many years is progress over perfection!!!
It means the world to me that you've been following along for so long! 🙏
Your #5 lesson is where I am. I am Cynthia, not my husband's wife or my son's mother. Those are true, but people forget that I am my own person, and it depresses me that people expect me to be someone I'm not just because my family is great at a task. Don't put people onto pedestals and expect me to join them. That's not who I am. I'm just Cynthia, and I would like to be accepted as me alone. Thanks for being honest because it helps me to be honest with myself.
I started watching you in the middle of your messy to minimal series. This New Year, as I continue my decluttering mission, I am going to commit to go back and watch the entire series!
I have definitely noticed a positive, peaceful, and relaxed demeanor shift!!! And I soooo appreciate your honesty about the struggle to hold a standard of perfection that only exists in your mind! I struggled with that for years, too. So thankful for growth and freedom in the Lord! We should do well, live a holy life, and glorify God but that is often not the “perfection” we see from the catalogs and the Jones’! Love your content and encouragement! 🙌💛
This was fantastic, thank you! Ironically for some reason I haven’t come across your videos in a couple years (sadly), and I HAVE noticed a difference in your demeanor this video. Way more chill, and you always seemed genuine but I feel like even more so in this video. Thank you for sharing this, it’s helpful more than you know 💛 ps I burst out laughing when you said someone said you’re not a minimalist because you have more than 2 kids 😂 too funny
I have noticed a difference, but I love it! I've enjoyed your videos since you moved into this home. I enjoy your videos so much!
I loved this point of view! So true!
This video was a great way to start 2025! Thank you for your insights and happy new year to you and your family!
Great advice Natalie. Thank you for sharing ❤
I have absolutely noticed a difference over the years, you just seem more settled,or comfortable in your own skin, or maybe more content is what I am looking for.