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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2021
- What if we did a complete inventory of everything in our house? And what if we also put each item into a category of how much value it ADDS to our life (or how much it sucks life from us!)...I think this might help us declutter faster and with more purpose!
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THANK YOU for watching!!! Here are the links that I mentioned! Four Burner Video for Time Management (& Realistic Expectations!): ruclips.net/video/7H9wAmJsAhk/видео.html ::::::: Home Inventory Printable: cli.re/home-inventory ::::::: Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe: cli.re/lemon-bundt-cake I hope you have a great day!!! - Dawn
PLEASE, please, please turn on the Closed Captions for all your deaf and hard of hearing fans!
Hey Dawn, just a heads up…when opening the link for the printable and reading through the article (under the ‘fantasy self’ section picture with the clipboard where is says Side Note:) there is a spot that says, “[insert link once it’s published]”. You do such an amazing job helping all of us I just wanted to return the favor in a small way! Hope you have an amazing day!😘
@@carrieharris2337 thank you so much for letting me know!!!
@@JourneyWithJoanne I am so sorry, it is supposed to turn on automatically, I am checking on it now!
@@TheMinimalMom It turned on for me, and I am so appreciative of the captions being severely hard of hearing. I am also so appreciative of all of your content, and with your family members as well. Very thought provoking and loving the humour and positive vibes as well!
Another column especially for us older folks would be applying the "Swedish Death Cleaning" principle. Who would want this if I die? If no one, get rid of it now 👍🤗🥳
Yes I am in 60’s now and started asking my kids what they want because I believe better to get rid of it now rather than them having conversation of “ why did mom hang on to all this stuff”?
My mom is trying to do the Swedish Death clean now.
Yes! My mother-in-law (84) is moving to a much smaller home and we are going through this now. She's passing on a lot and getting rid of 3/4 of her household.
I've been doing that already in my 50's because of helping some hoarders move and cleaning up after them.
Working on that now in early 60s. I brought things home from parents and in laws when they passed away. They were sentimental items but now look and think my son won’t want and they are going. I actually have some empty drawers!
I have to tell you what a blessing you recently were to me. Over four years ago I got into minimalism and we transformed our house. We sold it and moved into an RV. The clutter built up over time to the point that our couch and kitchen table (and everywhere really) were full of clutter. I was feeling hopeless of getting it cleared and then the other day I watched a couple of your videos. The next day I decided to do 5 minutes of clutter clearing. Mind you I hadn't slept well the night before and I was standing in the kitchen crying because of how tired I felt. But I did the five minutes which turned into 2 1/2 hours. We now have our couch and kitchen table back! It was both a blessing from God and from you. Praise God and God bless you and your family, Dawn. ~Sharon
Beautiful! Yay God! Yay Dawn! Yay you!
I like the “Spontaneous Combustion” application!! That’s HUGE! I can think of a whole list of items I’m holding onto because of emotional guilt. There’s a few things off the top of my head that I would be relieved if they burst into flames 😳 Bonfire anyone?! 🔥
me too! I probably have an entire garage full. There is stuff in there still from when we moved 3 years ago lol
@@marthajoyrichardson7727 Same here, I'm going through boxes I moved with me 3 years ago that have been shoved in a closet. I've got 4 boxes & 3 bags of donate & made countless trips to the trash, so far. 3/4 of the closet done & 1 more closet to go. Yay me
@@marthajoyrichardson7727 Lol! We’ll meet for a bonfire!
It works well for pantry items and cleaning supplies! It keeps me from accidentally repurchasing things I forgot I had.
#1 would be masks, right?! 😂
"Managing inventory" is my favorite tool, ever since you first introduced the concept in an earlier video. I was already on board and decluttered, but that idea has helped me stay the course. BTW, inventory includes time users, not just space users. I've had to train myself to say no when asked to take on too many volunteer and social obligations.
Love this! SO glad to hear!!!!
Same for me!
Yes! I am a retired teacher who used to help with so many school projects and activities. Since retirement, I have concentrated on just things I really love and I don't feel guilty for saying NO. It is wonderful!
Timely- I just officily retired an hour and 24 minutes ago
I had a list of things to accomplish by retirement and decluttering was one of them but you have shown me how important it is to realize this is a journey and not a destination. So, as I make plans for my fun, and yes, work filled retirement decluttering g will be an ongoing part of the journey and not the end. I had been harsh on myself because the decluttering was not completed but my friend Dawn says it is a journey so along that route I will happily travel with less guilt
Enjoy your retirement
Congratulations and just know I am ssssoooooo jealous of you right now!!
As I no longer eat deserts, I found another use for my Bundt pan. I brought it outside and anchored it with a stake. It makes a great food or water bowl that the dog can not tip over!
How clever!
@@MaxineAnne77 … now you’ll go hunting yard sales to find an old Bundt pan! :-)
That's actually brilliant lol
Genius!!
We are moving to a house 75% smaller than our current house. We are getting rid of at least 75% of our stuff. 100% of my personal stuff I am getting rid of is “fantasy self” items.
My mom just had a stroke and in the ICU. I do not care about anything else. It proves that material items are not important just some sentimental items. I've been stressing out rage purging and stress cleaning.
Boy do I know this feeling. I am so sorry to hear this, praying the Lord heals her and for you to have peace. ❤️
An illness or emergency really puts things into perspective. I had a taste of this with my husbands open heart surgery. I was feeling a little helpless and the cleaning, decluttering and donating helped me feel in control of something in our lives. I think using your energy in that way is great. Praying for your family.
Thank you everybody for your kind words
Sending your mom positive energy. When my grandmother passed away, we had to deal with over 70 boxes and 40 years of hoarding. Instead of celebrating her, we were stressed and overwhelmed with discarding the boxes while having to sift through everything to make sure she didn't hide anything valuable. All my best to you and your family.
Sending love and prayers to you and your Mom - that she will be well soon - from across the ocean.
You are so right re priorities.
Dawn can you be my best friend?? Everything you talk about about makes sense and your words are in my head every time I’m decluttering an area, thank you so much for all the advice and motivation.. 😊
Me too!!! Wish we were neighbours lol 😂
I feel the same way!!!! I enjoy every video as if it were a time to visit with Dawn.
Me too...your
Michigan friend🤝
Me too! Your North Dakota friend.
Me me meee tooo! Another Michigan friend! :)
Moving is a great way to do this and decluutter! 😬 You don’t realize until you have to pack those 300,000 things that you have!
Right!?!?!
Every time I move I become more minimalist lol
Or install new flooring, it's like moving inside the walls 🤯
I’m dealing with that and we only have 2 rooms but omg it’s taking longer than I would like. Mostly because I’m selling certain things and when people don’t buy it’s discouraging but I am patient and I know I need the money so I pause and reassure myself that once it’s sold I’ll feel tons better.
@me man I’m ready to have new flooring installed,and I’ve picked out color of vinyl planks I want installed. There’s still so much to do to get ready for this so it’s going to be a while longer with this worn out carpet 😢
It’s been so horrifying and freeing when we put all of our donation items stacked on our porch for a pickup, it just reinforces decluttering and that there’s always more to do!
We just moved from a rental home we were in for 5 years and I have to thank you again for giving me the tools to help my husband and myself get rid of someday and guilt clutter in the process. After seeing how much stuff we still have...we have a lot of work to do as we unpack and I am so thankful that I can rewatch your content and share it with those around me.
Dawn has talked about "building up your decluttering muscles". I'm on my 3rd go round of my house. Things that seemed impossible to get rid of the first time around are in the donate box this time. It gets easier each time. I'm hoping this will be the last round.
@@lindapedersen-hylka7170 thank you. We really have a lot of guilt clutter. I have talked to my family very frankly about it so that has made it much easier. My husband is starting to discuss it with his family and I am sure that will help too.
I gave my extra yarn to my church. While I crochet I don't do it as often as I thought I would.
I've often wondered what I would miss if there was a fire. Like if my entire house burnt down completely to ash, what would I miss? I can honestly only think of about 10 items. That tells me that other then the essential things (things like a pot to cook in and toilet paper) I only really need to hold on to those 10 things!
I keep an inventory sheet of my food already, but now I want to do one for the bathroom and one for clothes!
Your concept of “inventory” has been SUCH a help to me as I “kindly invite” items to leave my home.” 😉 Grateful for you, Dawn, and for the impact you’ve made in my life and my home. ❤️
The "combustion" thought literally just happened to me today with a mug i couldn't decide about it just broke while just holding it
Guess i didn't need it lol actually felt relief as i threw in trash
I could get rid of about 75% and I would feel sooo amazing. I have already started purging. Thank you so much for your videos!!!!
So funny that you use spontaneous combustion!
Years ago I imagined a very small tornado sucking up all my rummage sale stuff, and, realizing that I’d be relieved rather than upset, vowed that once it goes out for a garage sale it doesn’t come back in. Life changing!
(And now I don’t have enough stuff for garage sales- yay!)
This is SO awesome! Love it!!!
I had to stop garage sailing. I spent to much on junk!
The lemon 🍋 cake looks delicious!
I guess we have about 300‘000 Lego blocks alone 🙈😂
So true! Lol
Omg, that’s exactly what I was thinking! We. Have. So. Many. ☠️
😂😂😂😂😂
I died laughing!!!!🤣💖
I’ve 24years worth of LEGO and my youngest who is 10 loves it too. It’s waaay too much and all mixed together. I loathe it at times but just can’t get rid of it.😔
I would add a category to the inventory for ‘could spontaneously combust’, and I would probably check it often.
🤣🤣 that would be great
We recently painted our entire living room and stairwell and I just can’t bring myself to put back up all the various wall hangings because I’m loving the plain walls so much. Now I’m hoping it all spontaneously combusts 😄 Thanks Dawn, you are such a blessing!!!
Lol, I need to know how and what tools you used to do this I am beyond scared to paint my stairwell
I've been making the lemon cake for weeks! Mine has lemon extract and white chocolate chips. A little lemon juice and some zest in the frosting is nice too. 💛
Ohhhh, that's a great idea!!!!!
I already got rid of the Bundt cake pan! That's okay; I passed it down to my daughter. Now she can be the designated Bundt cake maker!
LOL. My husband was listening to this while I was watching and he said he probably has 300,000 items just in our garage. And I think he's right. My only comment, "that's a lot of inventory to manage". I've gotten rid of a lot in my house, probably 60-70% over the past few years of decluttering. I don't bring a lot in. And I still have a lot to manage, so it's time for another round of decluttering.
Hi my Mom wanted me to do crafts with her so I did. When she passed away I realized that’s not me. I like decorating but I don’t want to crochet or knit or etc.. I got rid of all the yarn and needles and the rest. It felt so good to donate all that stuff so someone else can use it. I watched your videos and let it all go. Thank you what a relief.
Thanks for the inspiration!
I have been putting off deciding on what to do with the many recipes that I have collected over the years. And realized that if I haven’t made them yet, I probably never will. Trashed them!
Shrink ourselves😂😂. I love how down to earth you always are, Dawn!
I have finally after about 2 years built up my decluttering muscle to really tackle the sentimental guilt items! I have emptied 7 large totes of miscellaneous and sentimental and holiday! The more I get rid of ...... the more I want to get rid of! I think drawing a line in the sand with myself about how much holiday decor I want to allow in my life has made a huge impact!
I cleaned out my attic and it was remarkable! My fantasy self had 3 huge boxes of scrapbooking supplies! I donated it to my local library and they were thrilled to have all the materials! I feel so glad to have given these items for someone else to use ❤️
This is SO good! Thank you for sharing this with us. This week I decluttered my desk I’ve had for 36 years that my daddy built for me. At one time I owned three desks. I love them. But it was no longer serving me or my family. I’ve tried to force it to fit our new home for the past few years. It’s so freeing to finally have the SPACE in our home.
We moved a year ago into a smaller house so knowing that I did a big purge before moving. Now I like to regularly or maybe continually go thru my house reorganizing & decluttering. Just makes the house feel so much better. Im definitely a 'onion' declutter'er just taking off the layers lol
Same here, known we were moving since last November and still peeling the onion! Garage sale, donatons, free stuff, and selling on Marketplace, now I'm very comfortable with black garbage bags!!
I was so nervous that you were going to drop the milk glass when you were holding it in your hand and gesturing at the same time! 😂
I just want to give you a hug 🤗 I love the spontaneous combustion rule. Years ago we had boxes of stuff in our garage and mold got into them. It was a great feeling to be like, "oops, it has mold, guess I have to toss it"🤷😁
Hi, You have really been used to inspirer me to get stuff out of our house. I am so enjoying less more and more...
I just made a Bundt carrot cake for my granddaugters 14th birthday.... I am a quilter and have stopped buying
more fabric and using what I have on hand. It feels great and my bank account likes it a lot. God bless
Check out Karen Brown's (of justgetitdonequilts) sewing room decluttering challenge. I even re-homed and sold some fabric I didnt love.
I’ve been on my minimalist journey for 7 years now I would say, and there is probably still at least 30% of my things that I wouldn’t be sad to see “spontaneously combust”. I guess that’s my sign to go further 😅
"I'm sorry, it spontaneously combusted." 😂
Love it!
Wish I could do this to some of my hubby’s stuff! 😏
@@cheryllovestoread 😂
I wonder if my kids (13,12,6 🤣) would take that for an answer
😂🤣😂🤣
Taking an inventory it’s too much for 😅. But I love the idea! Have watched ALL your videos for the past three years. So a super fan here!!
It's too detail for me too. I'm going to use it as a guide to reference when I'm going through items. I'm not writing on it though. This ladybug has zero micro tendencies 😂
Thank you so much Cynthia!!!!
Same here, I never miss a video!
Well I’m a super DUPER fan! 😂😂😂
Wow! I needed this video. My sister works for an ins company & if your house burns down they have you inventory everything you lost in the fire. I can't imagine writing down 300,000 items. Also, the other morning (about 3 a.m.) I couldn't sleep & I thought if I only had 1 hour to grab everything that meant the most to me what would I grab? That was very eye opening to me also. I was amazed at what popped into my mind. It wasn't much of anything. Then I thought I should get rid of everything else. Thank you Dawn for making these thought provoking videos. ;0)
This video is perfect timing as we prep to sell and start packing for our new home. Great motivation. The less we have to move the happier we will be.
Dawn you’ve inspired me so much! I’m still binge watching your channel in my spare time! Soooo many great tips and I’ve already been working on my place when I have the extra time. Thank you for all these vids and for all your hard work making them! ❤️ Have a great day! 😃
My daughter got married 2 weekends ago and I relentlessly went through her room AFTER she took what she wanted. I was able to do this because of YOU!!! Thank you for all that you do, Dawn!
I found the free e book you are showing here from The Minimalists...looks intriguing! I will try to read it. Although I really prefer watching your videos, as you have a very simple way of describing the tips and you show examples of what you are talking about through your great (and probably very time-consuming) editing. I learn so well from you!
It's been almost 3 months since we purged over 40%, put 20% into "Quarantine" (which NOBODY has missed!) and I now have such a useable "work environment" (aka my kitchen) and the freedom I am experiencing by how little time it takes to clean is such a gift...THANK YOU!!
"The stuff taunting us." Yes! I'm beginning to recognize that some things are not just space hogs, they're a psychic drain on my spirit. It's not a matter of letting go, as if I am the one clutching THEM, it's a matter of liberating myself from their hold on ME.
YOU, my friend have become such an inspiration and motivation and a life changer for me! For YEARS I’ve struggled with severe anxiety and everyday stress. I never wanted to go the medication route as I am more into trying other things first before medication. I’ve struggled with the stress of managing so many things in my house and clutter and just unnecessary things. Buying things we don’t need just for immediate pleasure and joy but then never using it again or rarely using it. Since finding your channel I have simplified my home so much it has made such a TREMENDOUS difference in my life!! I still have some things to work on and continuing progressing, however the amount of change I’ve made so far has made such a difference. To you, I say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I have 2 Children who I can now spend more time and energy with. You’ll never know how much all of your info has helped me!
I have to say, I did a pantry declutter and reorganization and every item that went back in my pantry got written down on an inventory sheet (with expiration date) . It really helped having to write every single thing down because it made me think twice about how much I really wanted to keep some things. It took a while to do it all but it was so worth it. The phrase "inventory you have to manage" really came to the forefront while doing that.
This is great! I literally created an Amazon list called 'essentials' and this was the missing part I needed to transfer that thought process over to the rest of my life! ugh! so simple but not obvious - very helpful! thank you!
My mom’s go-to cake was a lemon Bundt with glaze. Big favorite here!
LOL! on keeping the bundt cake pan! Reminds me of when I donated our springform pan for making cheesecake. I still feel guilty about it, AND I'm so glad I did it anyway. I never once wanted to make a cheesecake in the last 20 years, and now I tend to avoid desserts. I think it is funny that I can feel so relieved and so guilty at the same time.
And again a very good video that gives me hope and puts me in the right mindset to declutter. I got rid of guild stuff already, but the one day I will need it stuff is a tricky one. Because I can’t look into the future, then again, we are ‘creatures of habit’ as you say and I should face up to that.
Therefore I should certainly get rid of a lot of my hobbie stuff. I’ve done so already, but not enough. Covid gave me a lot of spare time (the only good side effect of this terrible time) so I noticed that I had no excuse not to be creative. I couldnt use all the stuff I had with even so much time on my hands. That was an eye opener for me and a little shocking. The -one day I will have time to make this or that- is a myth! Thank you for putting all this good advise out there! 🙏🏻❤️
I just made a similar lemon Bundt cake for my son’s birthday recently. Good idea about the lemon filling.
Dawn, I just adore you! I love that you are so passionate about this topic that you get out of breath because you want to share so much. I love that excitement. It is so fun and makes me want to declutter everything right that minute. Thank you for sharing your passion with all of us. You are the best!
Dawn, I just love the simplicity of your home! When I watch your videos I feel so inspired to clear out at least 75% of the items in my home. I like that your home still looks homey and comfortable and I aspire to do the same.
I love your guidance that helps me in my own decluttering journey. Stuff weighs us down! I've been struggling with some literal extra weight. Enough that some of my clothes feel uncomfortable. But right now, where I'm at in life gives me very little time to focus on the weight loss burner. So I need to just embrace where I'm at. And strangely enough, that brings freedom!
I've gotten rid of so much with your encouragement! On occasion I have piled everything up on the dining room table snapped a picture and asked family members "do you want any of this before I throw it away we're donate it". Never any obligation no matter what it is!
I think this is by far the most inspiring and uplifting decluttering video I have ever seen and I have seen many! I am literally moved to tears. Thank you thank you thank you Dawn !
I'm ready for my 6 month purge! I decluttered a lot of stuff at the beginning of the year but I can already see things that I held on to that are the next to go! Such a freeing feeling! Thank you Dawn for all your encouragement and inspiration!💕
I have health issues and struggle with depression. I have discovered yoir videos and love them. Not only have you inspired me to get rid of stuff, just watching you calms me and makes me feel better. You feel like a friend.
I've thought of doing this many times. Thanks for the video and push. Great additional ideas to adding to the inventory.
I just got done doing inventory of consumables and hygiene/meds. I am putting categories on a blank paper, inserting into a plastic sleeve so I can use dry erase when items used or added. Keeps supplies updated so do not buy extras. Now on to stuff we have. These categories should make it easier to manage. Thanks Dawn!
Thank you for presenting this idea the way you have. I can already think of a lot of things (inventory) that fall into the last three categories that I can pass on.
You have been a tremendous help to me, I am not a hoarder by any stretch but I do have too much stuff, I have taken a load to the donation centre and every day I declutter a little bit. Today, 5 tops came out of my closet, course it didn't make a dent but hey, I'm working on it. Thanks for encouraging and inspiring! I love your channel so much.
Thank you so much Dawn, i think the most significant help (though there have been tons) you have given me, is that we dont not have to keep things because others have given them & why we dont have to hang on to those sentimental items!
Your videos are always so helpful. I feel like this inventory list and spontaneous combustion concept are game changers for me. I’ve been decluttering with you for quite a while now, and I’ve done pretty well, but I’d like to downsize even further. Thank you for all you do!!
I started following you last year around the beginning of being on lockdown and I was so completely stressed and already suffered from anxiety. During the summer I think I would say I decluttered almost 50% of our things in our little house. I can’t explain the weight I felt come off my shoulders and the decrease in anxiety attacks. I removed so many of the things I thought where keeping me “happy” for example these floating shelves I loaded up with meaningless decor I struggled with removing them because my husband made them but instead we made a beautiful accent wall with shiplap and the clutter is gone not collecting dust! It is truly so freeing! Thank you so much for your videos I honestly feel like each one points out something in my life as if it were made for me. It’s practical minimalism that I can do. And personally I think I could declutter another 50% easily.
Dawn, you are such positive energy... thanks for your wisdom and that cake looks amazing! 💖
Brilliant! I'm doing this! Thank you for sharing this with us! 💚 God bless you sister!
Seriously, one of your best videos ever! You collected all of your greatest greats and combined them into one video. I want to share this with EVERYONE!
I absolutely got rid of my Bundt cake pan :) I do not miss it. Thanks for the new perspective on decluttering.
You make perfect sense, Dawn!
What a much needed video!
Your form letter has made tackling clutter & decluttering itself, WAY easier! Thanks!
I've been a minimalist for over 20 years and I still think that a quarter of what is in my household could spontaneously combust and I would not miss it!
Another excellent way to look at it! I learn something from each of your decluttering videos. Every time I’m motivated to clear out a few more things.
The spontaneous combustion idea is brilliant! Also, glad to see you branching out with your Bundt cake recipes! During last year's lockdown, I tweaked your chocolate cake recipe and made lemon, and even a lemon blueberry that was perfect at Easter! There are lots of cake recipes online that can be adapted... I made homemade butter cream for the piped frosting, then sprinkled grated lemon peel across the top! Thanks for getting us back to using my vintage Bundt pan... it's a keeper!
Thanks Dawn,
You are a lifesaver. I have two weeks off from work to clean my house because I'm tired of the big same mess that I've lived in since I was a child. Whenever I start it's so overwhelming because I have worked long hours for years and things accumulate that way and editing hasn't happened because there's little time or energy left at the end of the work days. Then when I have the energy, as you well know the last thing I want to do is sit home and go through history. However all I have to do is put on one of your videos and your bright attitude and clear strategies just got me to clean my first area. Thank you so much for what you contribute, it is more help than you know. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much for your videos! I have just started my decluttering journey and you have inspired me so much! I watch your videos when I need to tackle an area of the house to motivate me and it’s like you are decluttering with me. 😁 I love the inventory thought and although I wouldn’t actually write it all down, I think it brings up great questions to ask ourselves as we go through a space. Honestly, I think that if 80%-90% of our things spontaneously combusted, it would be a relief. There are a few things we treasure and/or use every day, but the rest we hope to “clearance.” The more I get rid of stuff the more peaceful life is and the whole family can feel it and I love that! ❤️
I watch all your videos religiously, and this one was awesome for me! I’ve been on the decluttering minimalist train for 4-6 years, and it wasn’t until I watched your videos it all started to click. My house is super close to where I want it to be and it’s mentally so freeing for me! Thank you!
Thank you, thank you!! This is exactly what I needed to hear to deal with things that are hanging around and not adding value!
On another note, my daughter recommended a monthly make-up box subscription to me. She's a great salesperson, "Oh Mom, you'll love it you get to try different products and it's only $xx per month....." I almost did it, but just thinking about all those little containers coming in to my house every month gave me anxiety! I just couldn't do it! Thanks to you and your encouragement to keep the number of items in my home under control!!
I hope you are enjoying your summer!!
I am so excited about this video, It is such a great way to declutter and organize my apt. Thank you so much
Such wisdom from such a young beautiful together woman! Dawn, I LOVE your videos and also love the ones where you join with Cas and Dana! You're such a beautiful person inside and out and I value the information you share with us. Thank you for what you do. God bless you and your sweet family!
I quote you so often that I feel like we hang out. Of course, I hang out in your house (via videos). Mine’s not quite ready for yo u to come over 😂😂 but I’m on the journey and that makes me feel soooo happy. I take it slow and steady. Being overly sentimental is tough. I’ve often thought if it wasn’t for that, about 90% of my items could go. I’m shooting for a solid 60% decrease. Thanks for all your encouragement and wisdom. ❤️
Dawn, this video was seriously one of the best videos on minimalism!! It's very motivating and it makes so much sense!! If I look at my stuff this way, I can easily say I could live with very low invetory!! This method is life changing!!!
I feel like I say that after each one she makes! 😂 Just keeps getting better!
I don’t remember which episode it was on but you were a lifesaver. You held up a simple spiral notebook that you took note of what you needed to do throughout the course of the day and I have adopted that and it is perfect for me. Thank you so much I love watching you and all you teach.
I've already gotten rid of so many things over the past year or so, but I know there is more I need to get rid of, which is why I've been watching your videos for more inspiration and ideas! I'm hoping to declutter even more items in my house now!
Dec. 2019 was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Found your messages about 14 months ago and am slowly working on declutterig. Have no kids or spouse, so decisions a bit easier for me.
Also in TBYH which is so good. I'm a butterfly and love Dana's channel! Thank you all! Including Tom...
Ever since recently subscribing to your channel, I've been on a mission to declutter and clean out. It has been spiritually cleansing to remove the added stress of "managing" those items. It allows one to focus on the things that truly matter-family and memories. Not things that distract you away. I literally could remove almost more than half my items and still feel great. Your combustible comment was a great analogy to what purpose an item serves to us. Great channel Dawn from your WI neighbor.
Dropped some serious wisdom in this video. Well done, Dawn.
What a fabulous idea! Printed out the list! Things I decluttered & do not miss include all the extra kitchen items.
THANK YOU for doing all of the different renditions of the Bundt cake! I have seriously loved your recipes for it and my hubby is allergic to chocolate so I couldn't make the one but the others are so great!
Another brilliant video, Dawn! You are such a bright spot in this world and have helped me, and so many others, live a better life with less! We have downsized a lot but the farther we go, the more I want to live with even less. It would be fun to know the actual percentages and numbers of what we've gotten rid of, but I didn't keep track and it would have been too much work anyway. haha
I love the "spontaneous combustion" question!! That's awesome!
Thanks for all you do, Dawn! Love you.
Great idea!!! In addition, to protect yourself insurance companies suggest taking photos ...keep a copy for yourself ,. I took pics of whole rooms and then just opened closets and snapped pics. That covers the main stuff...
I’d love to The this with my basement storage to see if the stuff I’m keeping is actually worth it to me. Specifically craft project stuff. Thanks Dawn! I honestly wondered if you’d be able to come up with new and interesting content because it feels like you’ve covered so much of simple living and minimalism but man do you keep delivering and blowing my mind!
My friend watches you too and she brought your lemon bundt cake to our party yesterday! It was a huge hit and my husband had 3 pieces and he doesn’t usually like cake. Yum 😋! I think I could get rid of probably 15% at this point. We decluttered over a year period about 2 years ago, but we’re definitely ready to go back through and do some more! ❤️
Love your guts sister!! You're a wonderfully inspirational and motivating.🙂 Thank you for being you. 🦋
You have no idea how much I needed this today! I feel like all this "stuff" is crushing my spirit!! This was so helpful, I took notes!!! Can't wait to watch the four burner video. I had already started going through my stuff, and we ended up with even more stuff from...I don't even know where!?! We have multiple storage buildings of stuff. Like we didn't have enough of our own, both sets of our parents have passed and we ended up with tons of their stuff!! I am feeling a bit over whelmed , can you tell! Ok, deep breath, it's is like eating an elephant, one bite at a time. Thanks for your encouraging words!
Adeline is a super sweet young lady! You must be a proud momma! ❤ Thank you for all the terrific videos with great ideas. It is fun watching your family grow up.
That lemon Bundt cake looks so yummy!!😋
Thank you for this video! It’s so timely. I’ve been getting so stressed by our small house feeling SO cluttered. I need to attack every room. My “someday” column would be way too full. We’ve been renovating our small home for a few years now, and have started building an addition. It’s happening, just VERY sloooooowly, as we are doing all the work ourselves and paying for it as we go. I’ve had decor, building materials, and furniture, lamps, etc in “storage” for so long. We’ve never been closer to our projects being done, but realistically, it’s probably another year out before it’s completed. But I cannot keep waiting for someday. It’s definitely robbing me from today. I look forward to more tips in the future. 👍🏼
One of your BEST, most helpful videos yet! Thank you so much Dawn :) God bless