Awe your father in law was so appreciative! The kitchen looks so much neater and bigger! The metal kitchen tool you wondered about is a steamer insert. It opens up and fits into different size pans. You fill the pan with a couplle inches of water, add the insert, then put in whatever you want to steam, then cover the pot with a lid.
Love this cabin series. You can actually see such a change, can’t wait till you’re up there again. Hope all your family feel the calmness it’s bringing to the cabin. ❤
I think minimalism is not an end state, it is the journey. If you have a lot of something, and use it, then you have a reason to have it. If it just sits there unused, then consider decluttering. That is minimalism... keep up the great work! 💖
I couldn't agree with this entire comment more... absolutely 💯!!! I love that you stated "minimalism is not an end state, it's a journey" wow is that so spot on! Ann I always look forward to your comments. Thank you for watching and being here with me 🥰
I love this video and am looking forward to the next one. I think the cabin plates would be perfect either on the wall or on the shelf above the cabinets.
I'm seriously 🤣🤣🤣Its so crazy now that im older and LOVE to clean, how excited I get over cleaning products LMAO! It was a joy to see the Swiffer kit HA! Thanks for watching and being here with me! 🥰
Minimalism is not about getting rid of stuff or having a fixed number of items. It's about loving the stuff that you have. So you decluttered clothes and decor and have no problem letting go of them, but you like candles and wax melts? Keep them! That's what minimaliam is all about! Letting go of the stuff that doesn't bring you joy and keeping the stuff that does. Don't make yourself miserable by putting that kind of pressure. Been following you almost since you started and i enjoy watching the videos and listening to your rants and stories 😊❤ Sending lots of love from Romania😘
Wow, this cabin looks just like a Norwegian cabin up in the mountains, it's so nice 😊 I loved what you did with just decluttering, looks so much cleaner too.
It was awesome to finally see the cabin! I love what you said about minimalism and comparing yourself to others. I struggle with the same thing. Can't wait to see more!
I do it all of the time, I have to constantly tell myself to not compare to others lives, others journeys, that are not my own! Thats what makes our journeys unique, its our own. And I too often think the resources im using is the rule, but its really just a helpful guide. You're so SWEET Kristyn, always so HAPPY to see you here with me! 🥰
Awesome cabin, you and your family are so lucky to have such a wonderful place to hang out and enjoy. The kitchen looks really good Danni, I am really enjoying this series, thank you for sharing 😛
Great job! 🎉 suggest to your husband that the fridge door should swing the other way - looks like it would make life so much easier. So hard to Declutter shared spaces
I was going to mention the container concept, but then you said those boundaries don't work. The key is only to keep what COMFORTABLY fits (no stuff shifting/cramming) into the container. Changing that mindset really helped me pare down more.
Danni! That's an electric griddle. My mom has one with the exact pattern but it has a chocolate brown lid (with the same leafy flower pattern). It makes the best pancakes in my opinion but it IS very big and bulky. Also yes, those are can coozies (coo-zee's) is what my family calls them anyway. And no, we don't use them either.
Yep I'm Australian and my mum used the electric griddle the best pancakes ever, I wouldn't toss it it would be considered a vintage item if you don't want I would suggest selling it and making some $$
That cabin is so cool! The family is lucky to be able to get together and have good times there. It has to be difficult, sorting out a place used by multiple people. That would absolutely stress me out. For example, I don't use koozies so I'd toss them. But what if the other folks LOOOOVE their koozies and I didn't know? That would be my thinking for every object. OMG!!! That white oval platter with the slight swirled edges at 16:22!! That looks like my Corelle pattern!! If you decide to get rid if it, I will happily give it a home/buy it. Judy certainly did have good taste. The covered electric skillet is the perfect cabin item, especially at breakfast. Lots of hungry folks? Thrown in a pile of eggs to scramble and you're ready to go. "But there's a stove." Yes, but the electric skillet can be used by someone AWAY from the stove and has higher sides than most regular skillets. At the end of the season, you can put the counter utensils and other items in large ziploc bags. That way they'll stay clean so you won't have to rewash them the next season. Plastic wrap will do the same. Yes, I'm lazy and will look for every loophole to not rewash dishes. Aw, to hear the love in your FIL's voice for all you're doing for him. Truly, go back and relisten. Doing all that work, showing him how much you care for him, his son, the grandchildren....you can hear his love and appreciation in his voice. You're doing great!!!
The end of this comment has seriously pulled at my heartstrings, you are the absolute sweetest. I am so blessed to have that man in my life, it is a privilege to be a part of that family, they are all the nicest, kindest down to Earth people. I'm so grateful and fortunate to be able to spend our summers at the cabin, I never had anything like that growing up and I think it's absolutely wonderful that my kids get to experience the cabin, it is they're absolute favorite place to be. I am very very blessed. I got lucky decluttering up at the cabin, Tom gave me full permission to let go of whatever, although I still ask before removing anything because like you had stated with the koozies, I don't want to get rid of something if it's special. I always ask before decluttering anyone's items, whether that's my mom, tom, the kids, Ian, I would feel absolutely awful if I let go of something that was important to someone else, so I always ask. Judy was the one who loved to shop, she had a lot, a lot of stuff and now that she's passed Tom wants to get rid of a lot. Honestly Tom could be an extreme minimalist and be very content 😂 by the way brilliant idea with the utensils, I would have never thought to do that, I wrote that down. I am so sick of washing all of the dishes when we first come up to the cabin in the beginning of Summer, because it's all been sitting, that is a great idea to just put it in plastic bags. I do love that electric skillet.. once I found out what it actually was 😆 much nicer than having to use the stove. I love that platter, we use it quite a bit up at the cabin, I thought it was mine but it's actually Judy's. But if we ever get rid of it you're the first person I'll contact 😂🥰 always so happy to see you here, thank you so much for commenting, watching and being here with me.lots of luv ,🥰😘
I think the copy write/trademark was 1983, not when it was made. My grandmother used Murphy’s in the 1930’s., if it has nit separated, it is still good.
Oh my gosh it's been around for a long while, I had no idea. I thought it was funny that I found Murphy oil soap considering the fact that I had no idea what it was up until recently. I love that stuff it's amazing. Pretty sure it was separated, but very good to know that if it hasn't separated that it's still good, you'll learn something new everyday lol
Yay! Since I don't know when I've been watching your videos after couple of days, hectic life 😅 miss your comments 😂 can't wait to see, maybe I'll edit after watching, who knows what my life throws at me in the next hour 😂 lots of hugs for whole gang, super excited about THE cabin
You sound like me HA! And same...this must be the season of go, go, go...non-stop busy LOL I feel the same way! Im always so HAPPY to see you here with me Renata! Thanks for watching & always being here with me! Lots of luv and hugs back 🥰😘
It is so nice that your father in law appreciates your help! I’m wondering how you approached him and the others to do this. I want to help my family so badly! Great job D!
So I kind of got lucky LOL Tom is not like my mom 🤣 my mom has a more difficult time decluttering and letting things go, but she got to the point where she didn't want a ton of clutter anymore, so my decluttering journey over at my parents house is going to be a long and slow process LOL but with Tom he gave me full permission to get rid of whatever I wanted. Tom could be an extreme minimalist and be totally content with that. However I still asked before removing anything from the cabin. With my mom I sat down and had a heart-to-heart conversation with her, and just kind of talked about the benefits of decluttering and it motivated her. Watching my decluttering journey really helped motivate her to want to start her own. I talk up minimalism and decluttering so much that I think I convinced her to want to declutter. Not sure if that helped but I wish you the best of luck and positive vibes. Lots of luv to ya. 🥰🥰
That there 1972 appliance is an electric fryer (usually for chicken). The silver ufo shaped thing that opens out is a steamer.😂 you made me feel so very old with the Murphy’s wood oil soap! It was invented in 1889, so that was a young bottle, lol. Barcodes started in 1974. By the late ‘80s, pretty much everything had them. I was thinking put Tom’s coffee mugs above the coffee bags, also.😉 You made me very nervous with your knee on the counter and your foot on the chair! Girl!!!❤ Your MIL had good taste and I hope we see you hang the plates-the cabin is really cool! Great job!
🤣🤣 'oh buckets' another one of my many sayings 😆 so glad to finally be doing this at the cabin, it only took a year and a half to do this 😂 it's going to be a long process, but it's going to be so nice when it's done. Always so happy to see you here with me Jenny thank you so much for watching. 🥰
Dianelle, You are so fun and inspiring! You are such a lovely, beautiful spirit! Thank you for all the motivation and laughter - Lord knows we need it! Kids are officially off for the summer and I will be challenged more than ever to get my life together.😂😂😂
Great job Dani on decluttering and cleaning !!! I think minimalism is indeed different for everyone. It’s definitely not a one size fits all! By the way, you were holding up a metal steamer (that round metal thing w holes)… it’s great to steam veggies!
Love the cabin ♥️ As a soap maker I know that Murphy’s Oil Soap will never expire. Enjoy your blessed day. Judy must of been awesome ❣️ Love from Pennsylvania….
I would love to make my own soaps, and candles, I just think that would be so fun. I had no idea that Murphy oil soap doesn't expire. Which is really good to know, I absolutely love that stuff I only wish I had found it sooner. Judy was an amazing person, I was very close with my mother-in-law, it's hard for me to talk about her because I start to get emotional, and it's one of the reasons why it's hard for me to let go of her stuff. We miss her a lot. Ians whole family are just incredible people, I'm very blessed. Lots of love from Minnesota. Hope you and your family have an amazing rest of your week, always so happy to see you here with me Rosalyn. Hugs 🥰😘
Stuff steel wool around that under sink pipe. Mice won’t go through it. They have a nice entry into camp right now. Plus, pull the stove drawer all the way out. You will be horrified at what grows under there 😂. When you get home throw your organization containers in the back so next time you won’t be rushed 😂. Nice job Danielle. 😊. I loved this one. Go back soon.
I loved your latest video. It was so nice to finally see the cabin. What a gorgeous place your in-laws built. Weirdly I actually felt a bit of sadness knowing your mother-in-law isn’t there to be with you all. Especially when you can see how much love was put into building the cabin. You’ve really stepped into the role of looking after everyone & you’re doing such a great job, I hope you know that ❤ Love to you all xx
Was thinking if you wanted to bring up the mini-fridge & the water cooler from home to the cabin it would still be used while your up there staying & not “cluttering up your kitchen” till you can get the man cave organized & set up?? Just a thought. Love the setup of the cabin & looking forward to the series ❤
awww danni, what a fun time! the cabin is gorgeous, and I so appreciate you and every single guest star in your videos 🩵 no matter who, be it Ian or his family, or your hilarious mom, everyone is so great and always brightens my day. I hope you all have a great summer at the cabin! lots of love
U are getting so so great at decluttering!! Those metal pans w holes are for grilling smaller things like veggies on the grill. And that weird metal circular thing u found right after is a steamer! I have one!;) love this series!!❤
Watching you in a vacation cabin cleaning made me realize how much too much stuff can take away joy. Like you said you have a great time while your there. Once you declutter and clean, it will be less distracting and you will all feel calm and be able to live in the moment. That’s something I feel when I go outside. I always think I need to clean the garage. Trash day is next week so I’m going to finally get it clean and enjoy the summer. Thanks for the video. Enjoy the day. ☀️
Lol 🤣 meeee too ha! In a lot of my videos, my decluttering videos, I sometimes have a cabin pile lol. It's hard not to, because some of the hand-me-downs from the house are in good condition and I see a purpose or use for everything so I bring it up there. thanks so much for watching and being here with me 🥰
Great video….you are doing an amazing job….had no idea Murphy’s Oil soap was from Cleveland, OH per the bottle you showed… that’s where I’m from and now living in the Columbus area….I was 8 in 1983 I’m a relic 🤣 can’t wait for the next video…thanks for all you do! 😊
I had no idea it was made in OH either, although I had no idea about Murphy oil soap until recently, I wish I would have known about it sooner, it's great stuff. Lol I'm an 80s baby. You are so sweet, thank you so much for your kind words, watching and being here, so very happy you're here with me 🥰
So happy to see you again! This video was so much fun, and I was so touched when you found your mother-in-law's plates. Can't wait for more in this series!
What a wonderful place! When I hear the word cabin I think of a one room building with an outhouse! This is bigger than my house. I’m so jealous! I think we get hung up on these labels such as ‘minimalist’. Of course it can be helpful to describe something or differentiate between styles, but I don’t feel that we should stress over it. So you are right, it’s a guide!
Great job and great video, looking forward to this series!!!!!!!! Minimising will only enhance the relaxation and rejuvenation of your beautiful cabin for sure. 🌺🌺🌺
HI Dani! I have never commented here before, but I always look forward to, and enjoy your videos every time you have one. I really enjoy your videos because I feel like my "minimalism journey" is very similar to yours and I just wanted to let you know, as my sister in minimalism, that I too have struggled with feeling like I want to be more minimal, but there are categories of some things that I do tend to have more of. For example, I love to crochet, so my yarn collection can get a little crazy sometimes. People often ask me to crochet things for them, and I used to have an Etsy shop. And, because I also love minimalism, I have gone through my yarns when I wasn't using them as much, and got rid of a bunch. However, 9 times out of 10, I end up repurchasing some of the yarn because it's just what I like, and that's ok! I have given myself a "boundary" container for my yarn, but I try not to get too hung up on the number. Anyways, I just felt like I should share, because if candles and wax melts are your thing, and they make you happy, then you are still a minimalist and you don't have to worry about fitting someone else's definition of that. Life is short, enjoy your smelly good things.
Amanda, I am so sorry for the delayed response, but I just wanted to thank you so much for this comment, makes me feel like I'm not alone and I'm not the only one. It's so good to hear from my sister in minimalism 🥰 I completely relate to this comment so much, I always struggled with that, if I can even consider myself to be a minimalist considering that there are categories of items that I truly do love and it brings me joy. And I don't think that we should deprive ourselves from the things that truly make us happy and bring us joy. It makes me think of other minimalists who stop being minimalist because it's making them unhappy, I think it may be because, and I could be totally wrong on this, that they've deprived themselves of the things that they truly love, hobbies or interests that they like. Each journey is different and each journey is unique and our own, and I think it's wonderful to use resources to help us through our journey but it doesn't have to be the rule, but more as a guide. I always wanted to learn how to crochet, I just think that would be so much fun. And I am a little nervous about decluttering by numbers, because you brought up a great point, I don't want to get too hung up on the number because I think that might be stressful as well, I think creating boundaries is great. It's odd because boundaries work for certain categories of items for me, if that made sense lol, but I'm going to give the numbers a go but I'm going to try not to get too hung up on it or overthink it like I do everything else 🤣 and your spot on, life is too short, enjoy it! Absolutely agree and love this comment so much. And thank you for commenting, it's so good to hear from you Amanda. I appreciate you so much, lots of love 🥰🥰🥰
You did a great job. I am sure your father in law appreciates it. So, glad you and your family have a place to go and unwind. It is beautiful and cozy. When you found those towels. 😂😂 reminded you of your mom's. Those cabin plates are beautiful. They would look good hanging up. Or get plate holders. And, set them on top of cabinets. Enjoyed the video. Look forward to the next one!!
Tom could be an extreme minimalist and be completely content with it. He gave me full permission to get rid of whatever, although I did ask before removing anything from the cabin. He never really had a difficult time letting go of anything, I think he kept a lot of stuff because my mother-in-law had a lot of stuff, she loved to shop she had a lot of things, but now that she's passed he's ready to just get rid of everything. He's very happy about the progress, and I am so grateful for him. I appreciate that man so much, it was so nice of him to allow me to film at the cabin and to do this. I'm so grateful that my family gets to use that cabin, my kids have the absolute best time at the cabin. Very very blessed. I love those plates, I couldn't part with them at least not yet, I honestly don't want to. I'd like to bring them back up to the cabin and display them. I am so glad that you enjoyed this video, always so happy to see you here with me Sherry. Thank you so much for watching 🥰😘
@Danni RaeArranged I respect you for asking Tom. And, not going in there just hauling everything out. That is why I love to watch you with your Mom too. Also, love that your kids really enjoys being at the cabin. And, not sitting there bored to death. Look forward to your next video. But, take time for yourself. To enjoy life and family.
I already love the cabin series girl! I like how you done the video it was good and the ending with the trees and music felt cabin like. Lol and the baked beans 😂 You're doing great Dani!
Cannot express how much I don’t want to make dinner for the family and watch this! I will be back after bedtime to give this the proper view!! This looks amazing!! ❤
LOL I need to make dinner right now HA! Well I hope you and your family enjoy dinner and ill be on the lookout for any future comments YAY! Always so HAPPY to see you here with me! Hope you like todays cabin video 🥰
Decluttering shared spaces is so hard- it's great that you had the freedom to do that much decluttering. I feel like my family members would lose it if I got rid of anything...
Awwww Sharon you're just the sweetest! Thanks for always making my day brighter! So glad I could join ya for dinner lol. Always always so happy to see you here with me. Lots of luv 😘
Danni, you are chaos and I love it. You seem very genuine in your interactions and are always very fun to watch! The decluttering motivation is well needed right now, for me. 😅
How fortunate you are to have a beautiful cabin to get away from the rat race!❤ You did awesome on the time you had. I can’t wait to see more 😁 Until next time sweet Danielle 💕💕
That round metallic thing looked like a vegetables steamer. The upper parts you can unfold and on the underside are "legs". You can set it in a pot with water underneath and put vegetables in to steam them. It's looking awesome!! Great job!! I'd call the a very successful declutter!!!🙌🙌👏👏👏💪I also do have categories that are expanding somehow on their own so for me it's using up all my tea, candles etc. I'm not allowed to buy new ones until they are mostly gone.
32:45 that’s a veggie steamer for pots! You set it in the pot and put like broccoli in it and then you just pull it up and out by the little ring at the top
This reminded me soo much of my parents cottage- the random solo cups of screws nails and whatever else! They always seem to be the place where the extra unwanted things end up. Also my mom had that electric 1970s frying pan 😂 i died when I saw that come out. And the cleanup takes longer when you have to edit the extra. loved the changes. Glad to know what real people cottages looks like!! Looking forward to the series.
It is so nice you have a cabin to go to in the summer with your family. You did such a great job of cleaning and decluttering the kitchen. It really looked so much better and the fact that your father-in-law appreciated your efforts and recognised your passion is amazing. I think it was wise to downsize the cutlery as it was way too much. Putting the coffee by the coffee maker will be a game changer. Regards your breakthrough moment, I totally agree that limiting the number of items in a category is key to keep things from taking over a space, just be careful that the amount you choose is realistic and not a fantasy idealised amount. This is because saying you’ll only keep a few candles e.g. seven, when you know candles are your passion and weakness and you can’t resist them, will only set you up to fail. Whereas saying you’ll only keep twenty-five is a more appropriate amount for you and yet is still containable and a stops the excess. Also, keep in mind the saying “comparison is the thief of joy”, you can only be you and striving to be like others all the time will only hold back your own journey and development. Btw I love Judy’s plates. She should definitely be celebrated by displaying them somewhere in the cabin.
Awww thank you! We love it so much there! Truly so grateful to be able to stay in a place such as that, my kids have the best time ever up there. I thinks so too, its very cozy! I think it will be even more cozy when its decluttered! YAY! Lots of love back from MN 🥰
Love love love watching the decluttering of this cabin. Will feel so much more chill for hollidayvibes when it's all done. It is a beautifull cabin! Doing great Danielle, greets from Holland😘
Yay! 🥳 Oh my gosh I cannot tell you enough how much this means to me. I am so glad that you like this video, it was so much fun to make. I'm so glad to finally be doing this at the cabin, it only took a year and a half for me to start it 😂It's going to be a long process but I think it's going to be so nice when it's done. Thank you so much for your kind words and watching! So happy you're here with me. Lots of luv from MN 🥰
Omg! I have so much work to do today and was about to turn on some of your old videos for entertainment and motivation. Then DING new video!!! Yay!!!! ❤🎉
YAY!!!! 🥳That is so awesome & means so much to me that you go back and watch the older videos too! Makes my month! I really hope you like todays video! The cabin video was a blast to make...minus the rushing...and the heat...and the headache LMBO but either that it was a lot of fun 😂🤣Always so HAPPY to see you here with me! Hugs 🥰
@@danniraearranged you seriously are like my *go to*. You remind me SO MUCH of me and my friends. I crack up laughing every video cuz I'm like *ME!* Love your content!
I really should, I don't know why I'm so nervous to do one, probably because I'm a hot mess and will probably go into multiple rants 🤣🤣 it would be my opportunity to make a 2 hour long video ha! One day I'll get the courage to do a live. Thank you so much for being here, always so happy to see you here with me 🥰
@@danniraearranged sounds good to me. I’m stuck at home when there is no one around lol. I had an unexplained seizure the other day so now I’m not allowed to do anything that could be seen as high risk lol.
About minimalism, I am definitely a minimalist, but just not a super strict one. Because I still do hold on to some things because of emotion or the item's potential. And I am also a collector lol so I have for example a collection of coffee mugs, most of which I never even use, just because I like them. The main thing that keeps me from being a super strict minimalist is the fact that a house honestly doesn't really feel like a home when it's stripped down so bare. And when everything is always so perfectly staged, it seems like no one actually lives there lol. So even though I am a perfectionist minimalist with ocd tendencies, I let it go in some aspects. I do believe you can certainly call yourself a minimalist and not have to justify or clarify it. As long as you stand by the process of keeping most things minimal, then it counts.
Too many towels and bags can become mouse houses in cabins. I also share one with family and it is hard to keep organized when so many families use the space over the year. Minimalizm and decluttering are just terms we use now a days to make others feel better about finally clearing out the unloved, unneeded, unused. Also, Sku-errrs are for roasting hotdogs and or marshmallows over the fire. Strange word I agree.
the big black metal things in with the pots and pans with holes is for cooking vegetables on the grill the silver metal folded up one with holes is a steamer basket. you open it up and place over boiling water to steam veggies
It’s an electric frying pan-super useful! Makes the best hash browns. 🥰😆 Round thing is a veggie steamer that goes into any saucepan. Definitely useful.
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Awe your father in law was so appreciative! The kitchen looks so much neater and bigger! The metal kitchen tool you wondered about is a steamer insert. It opens up and fits into different size pans. You fill the pan with a couplle inches of water, add the insert, then put in whatever you want to steam, then cover the pot with a lid.
Love this cabin series. You can actually see such a change, can’t wait till you’re up there again. Hope all your family feel the calmness it’s bringing to the cabin. ❤
I think minimalism is not an end state, it is the journey. If you have a lot of something, and use it, then you have a reason to have it. If it just sits there unused, then consider decluttering. That is minimalism... keep up the great work! 💖
I couldn't agree with this entire comment more... absolutely 💯!!! I love that you stated "minimalism is not an end state, it's a journey" wow is that so spot on! Ann I always look forward to your comments. Thank you for watching and being here with me 🥰
I love this video and am looking forward to the next one.
I think the cabin plates would be perfect either on the wall or on the shelf above the cabinets.
This is adult content. Excitement over Swiffer supplies .
I'm seriously 🤣🤣🤣Its so crazy now that im older and LOVE to clean, how excited I get over cleaning products LMAO! It was a joy to see the Swiffer kit HA! Thanks for watching and being here with me! 🥰
Minimalism is not about getting rid of stuff or having a fixed number of items. It's about loving the stuff that you have. So you decluttered clothes and decor and have no problem letting go of them, but you like candles and wax melts? Keep them! That's what minimaliam is all about! Letting go of the stuff that doesn't bring you joy and keeping the stuff that does. Don't make yourself miserable by putting that kind of pressure. Been following you almost since you started and i enjoy watching the videos and listening to your rants and stories 😊❤ Sending lots of love from Romania😘
The kitchen looks wonderful Danni. Don't beat yourself up Danni, no one else thinks that you deserve that kind of treatment, K. 💖
Wow, this cabin looks just like a Norwegian cabin up in the mountains, it's so nice 😊 I loved what you did with just decluttering, looks so much cleaner too.
It was awesome to finally see the cabin! I love what you said about minimalism and comparing yourself to others. I struggle with the same thing. Can't wait to see more!
I do it all of the time, I have to constantly tell myself to not compare to others lives, others journeys, that are not my own! Thats what makes our journeys unique, its our own. And I too often think the resources im using is the rule, but its really just a helpful guide. You're so SWEET Kristyn, always so HAPPY to see you here with me! 🥰
Awesome cabin, you and your family are so lucky to have such a wonderful place to hang out and enjoy. The kitchen looks really good Danni, I am really enjoying this series, thank you for sharing 😛
Great job! 🎉 suggest to your husband that the fridge door should swing the other way - looks like it would make life so much easier. So hard to Declutter shared spaces
I was going to mention the container concept, but then you said those boundaries don't work. The key is only to keep what COMFORTABLY fits (no stuff shifting/cramming) into the container. Changing that mindset really helped me pare down more.
Danni! That's an electric griddle. My mom has one with the exact pattern but it has a chocolate brown lid (with the same leafy flower pattern). It makes the best pancakes in my opinion but it IS very big and bulky. Also yes, those are can coozies (coo-zee's) is what my family calls them anyway. And no, we don't use them either.
Yep I'm Australian and my mum used the electric griddle the best pancakes ever, I wouldn't toss it it would be considered a vintage item if you don't want I would suggest selling it and making some $$
That cabin is so cool! The family is lucky to be able to get together and have good times there. It has to be difficult, sorting out a place used by multiple people. That would absolutely stress me out. For example, I don't use koozies so I'd toss them. But what if the other folks LOOOOVE their koozies and I didn't know? That would be my thinking for every object.
OMG!!! That white oval platter with the slight swirled edges at 16:22!! That looks like my Corelle pattern!! If you decide to get rid if it, I will happily give it a home/buy it. Judy certainly did have good taste.
The covered electric skillet is the perfect cabin item, especially at breakfast. Lots of hungry folks? Thrown in a pile of eggs to scramble and you're ready to go. "But there's a stove." Yes, but the electric skillet can be used by someone AWAY from the stove and has higher sides than most regular skillets.
At the end of the season, you can put the counter utensils and other items in large ziploc bags. That way they'll stay clean so you won't have to rewash them the next season. Plastic wrap will do the same. Yes, I'm lazy and will look for every loophole to not rewash dishes.
Aw, to hear the love in your FIL's voice for all you're doing for him. Truly, go back and relisten. Doing all that work, showing him how much you care for him, his son, the grandchildren....you can hear his love and appreciation in his voice. You're doing great!!!
The end of this comment has seriously pulled at my heartstrings, you are the absolute sweetest. I am so blessed to have that man in my life, it is a privilege to be a part of that family, they are all the nicest, kindest down to Earth people. I'm so grateful and fortunate to be able to spend our summers at the cabin, I never had anything like that growing up and I think it's absolutely wonderful that my kids get to experience the cabin, it is they're absolute favorite place to be. I am very very blessed. I got lucky decluttering up at the cabin, Tom gave me full permission to let go of whatever, although I still ask before removing anything because like you had stated with the koozies, I don't want to get rid of something if it's special. I always ask before decluttering anyone's items, whether that's my mom, tom, the kids, Ian, I would feel absolutely awful if I let go of something that was important to someone else, so I always ask. Judy was the one who loved to shop, she had a lot, a lot of stuff and now that she's passed Tom wants to get rid of a lot. Honestly Tom could be an extreme minimalist and be very content 😂 by the way brilliant idea with the utensils, I would have never thought to do that, I wrote that down. I am so sick of washing all of the dishes when we first come up to the cabin in the beginning of Summer, because it's all been sitting, that is a great idea to just put it in plastic bags. I do love that electric skillet.. once I found out what it actually was 😆 much nicer than having to use the stove. I love that platter, we use it quite a bit up at the cabin, I thought it was mine but it's actually Judy's. But if we ever get rid of it you're the first person I'll contact 😂🥰 always so happy to see you here, thank you so much for commenting, watching and being here with me.lots of luv ,🥰😘
Awesome job! Pat yourself on the back.
I think the copy write/trademark was 1983, not when it was made. My grandmother used Murphy’s in the 1930’s., if it has nit separated, it is still good.
Oh my gosh it's been around for a long while, I had no idea. I thought it was funny that I found Murphy oil soap considering the fact that I had no idea what it was up until recently. I love that stuff it's amazing. Pretty sure it was separated, but very good to know that if it hasn't separated that it's still good, you'll learn something new everyday lol
Yay! Since I don't know when I've been watching your videos after couple of days, hectic life 😅 miss your comments 😂 can't wait to see, maybe I'll edit after watching, who knows what my life throws at me in the next hour 😂 lots of hugs for whole gang, super excited about THE cabin
You sound like me HA! And same...this must be the season of go, go, go...non-stop busy LOL I feel the same way! Im always so HAPPY to see you here with me Renata! Thanks for watching & always being here with me! Lots of luv and hugs back 🥰😘
It is so nice that your father in law appreciates your help! I’m wondering how you approached him and the others to do this. I want to help my family so badly! Great job D!
So I kind of got lucky LOL Tom is not like my mom 🤣 my mom has a more difficult time decluttering and letting things go, but she got to the point where she didn't want a ton of clutter anymore, so my decluttering journey over at my parents house is going to be a long and slow process LOL but with Tom he gave me full permission to get rid of whatever I wanted. Tom could be an extreme minimalist and be totally content with that. However I still asked before removing anything from the cabin. With my mom I sat down and had a heart-to-heart conversation with her, and just kind of talked about the benefits of decluttering and it motivated her. Watching my decluttering journey really helped motivate her to want to start her own. I talk up minimalism and decluttering so much that I think I convinced her to want to declutter. Not sure if that helped but I wish you the best of luck and positive vibes. Lots of luv to ya. 🥰🥰
The way you reminisce about Judy is so sweet❤️her spirit is with you guys in that cabin xo
Also how sweet is your father in law! Aw.. have the best time with your family wishing you guys so much happiness
I wear, if some brand would sponsor you, and if you would really like it; we would all be convinced to buy it. You are so enthousiastic!! Love it
That there 1972 appliance is an electric fryer (usually for chicken). The silver ufo shaped thing that opens out is a steamer.😂 you made me feel so very old with the Murphy’s wood oil soap! It was invented in 1889, so that was a young bottle, lol. Barcodes started in 1974. By the late ‘80s, pretty much everything had them. I was thinking put Tom’s coffee mugs above the coffee bags, also.😉 You made me very nervous with your knee on the counter and your foot on the chair! Girl!!!❤ Your MIL had good taste and I hope we see you hang the plates-the cabin is really cool! Great job!
And I just realized I have that exact same rooster oven mitt that was on the fridge-and it was my MIL’s.❤
Four forks and seven years ago……. 🤣🤣 great job as always danni! So awesome to see the infamous cabin in its glory!
What a lovely kitchen! I love the green cupboards and the twig-like handles - classy, cozy and original ❤
My kids would love that loft!
Oh, buckets! 😆🤣
The long awaited cabin declutter... it's really nice!
🤣🤣 'oh buckets' another one of my many sayings 😆 so glad to finally be doing this at the cabin, it only took a year and a half to do this 😂 it's going to be a long process, but it's going to be so nice when it's done. Always so happy to see you here with me Jenny thank you so much for watching. 🥰
Cozy cabin clutter clean out! Danni does it again! Nice job. 😊❤🐦
Dianelle, You are so fun and inspiring! You are such a lovely, beautiful spirit! Thank you for all the motivation and laughter - Lord knows we need it! Kids are officially off for the summer and I will be challenged more than ever to get my life together.😂😂😂
Great job Dani on decluttering and cleaning !!! I think minimalism is indeed different for everyone. It’s definitely not a one size fits all! By the way, you were holding up a metal steamer (that round metal thing w holes)… it’s great to steam veggies!
Thank you for showing us the cabin it’s exciting
I've been minimalist 3 years and everybody's journeys is different that what's makes you you and it all a journey
Love the cabin ♥️ As a soap maker I know that Murphy’s Oil Soap will never expire. Enjoy your blessed day. Judy must of been awesome ❣️ Love from Pennsylvania….
I would love to make my own soaps, and candles, I just think that would be so fun. I had no idea that Murphy oil soap doesn't expire. Which is really good to know, I absolutely love that stuff I only wish I had found it sooner. Judy was an amazing person, I was very close with my mother-in-law, it's hard for me to talk about her because I start to get emotional, and it's one of the reasons why it's hard for me to let go of her stuff. We miss her a lot. Ians whole family are just incredible people, I'm very blessed. Lots of love from Minnesota. Hope you and your family have an amazing rest of your week, always so happy to see you here with me Rosalyn. Hugs 🥰😘
You did a great job. I love those plates I would hang them. They would look beautiful on the paneling. Thanks for sharing hugs!
Stuff steel wool around that under sink pipe. Mice won’t go through it. They have a nice entry into camp right now. Plus, pull the stove drawer all the way out. You will be horrified at what grows under there 😂. When you get home throw your organization containers in the back so next time you won’t be rushed 😂. Nice job Danielle. 😊. I loved this one. Go back soon.
I loved your latest video. It was so nice to finally see the cabin. What a gorgeous place your in-laws built.
Weirdly I actually felt a bit of sadness knowing your mother-in-law isn’t there to be with you all. Especially when you can see how much love was put into building the cabin.
You’ve really stepped into the role of looking after everyone & you’re doing such a great job, I hope you know that ❤
Love to you all xx
Was thinking if you wanted to bring up the mini-fridge & the water cooler from home to the cabin it would still be used while your up there staying & not “cluttering up your kitchen” till you can get the man cave organized & set up?? Just a thought. Love the setup of the cabin & looking forward to the series ❤
awww danni, what a fun time! the cabin is gorgeous, and I so appreciate you and every single guest star in your videos 🩵 no matter who, be it Ian or his family, or your hilarious mom, everyone is so great and always brightens my day. I hope you all have a great summer at the cabin! lots of love
U are getting so so great at decluttering!! Those metal pans w holes are for grilling smaller things like veggies on the grill. And that weird metal circular thing u found right after is a steamer! I have one!;) love this series!!❤
That cabin is huge! Ours was an open floor plan of 600 feet.
I love this series already and can’t wait to see more of the process unfold!
I’m glad you took some time off. We all need that. I was hoping you didn’t discontinue your videos.
Looking forward to the next one 😉
Really nice transformation 😍😍
Watching you in a vacation cabin cleaning made me realize how much too much stuff can take away joy. Like you said you have a great time while your there. Once you declutter and clean, it will be less distracting and you will all feel calm and be able to live in the moment. That’s something I feel when I go outside. I always think I need to clean the garage. Trash day is next week so I’m going to finally get it clean and enjoy the summer. Thanks for the video. Enjoy the day. ☀️
Excited for more declutters!
Silver thing is for steaming vegetables. The tray with holes are for grilling vegetables on a grill and some people also grill fish on them.
I have been decluttering all the items I sent to cottage over the years
Lol 🤣 meeee too ha! In a lot of my videos, my decluttering videos, I sometimes have a cabin pile lol. It's hard not to, because some of the hand-me-downs from the house are in good condition and I see a purpose or use for everything so I bring it up there. thanks so much for watching and being here with me 🥰
Lol I've been using Murphy's oil soap for that long it's the best! That cabin is so nice! What a good job, can't wait to see the next!
I was just thinking that you can hang the 3 beautiful plates on the wall for decor & then you said just that. Such a great cabin, I love it !! 🦌🦌🦌
That little round silver thing with holes that you are decluttering, I think it twists to become a strainer. Looking forward to your next video.
Love the decor in the cabin
Great video….you are doing an amazing job….had no idea Murphy’s Oil soap was from Cleveland, OH per the bottle you showed… that’s where I’m from and now living in the Columbus area….I was 8 in 1983 I’m a relic 🤣 can’t wait for the next video…thanks for all you do! 😊
I had no idea it was made in OH either, although I had no idea about Murphy oil soap until recently, I wish I would have known about it sooner, it's great stuff. Lol I'm an 80s baby. You are so sweet, thank you so much for your kind words, watching and being here, so very happy you're here with me 🥰
So happy to see you again! This video was so much fun, and I was so touched when you found your mother-in-law's plates. Can't wait for more in this series!
Danni that little silver thing that you took out of the cupboard is vege steamer you put into a pot and place the veges inside it to steam
Beautiful cabin! Good job!
What a wonderful place! When I hear the word cabin I think of a one room building with an outhouse! This is bigger than my house. I’m so jealous!
I think we get hung up on these labels such as ‘minimalist’. Of course it can be helpful to describe something or differentiate between styles, but I don’t feel that we should stress over it. So you are right, it’s a guide!
Omg it's a time capsule of different generations. 👀 The kitchen looks so good already!
Great job and great video, looking forward to this series!!!!!!!! Minimising will only enhance the relaxation and rejuvenation of your beautiful cabin for sure. 🌺🌺🌺
HI Dani! I have never commented here before, but I always look forward to, and enjoy your videos every time you have one. I really enjoy your videos because I feel like my "minimalism journey" is very similar to yours and I just wanted to let you know, as my sister in minimalism, that I too have struggled with feeling like I want to be more minimal, but there are categories of some things that I do tend to have more of. For example, I love to crochet, so my yarn collection can get a little crazy sometimes. People often ask me to crochet things for them, and I used to have an Etsy shop. And, because I also love minimalism, I have gone through my yarns when I wasn't using them as much, and got rid of a bunch. However, 9 times out of 10, I end up repurchasing some of the yarn because it's just what I like, and that's ok! I have given myself a "boundary" container for my yarn, but I try not to get too hung up on the number. Anyways, I just felt like I should share, because if candles and wax melts are your thing, and they make you happy, then you are still a minimalist and you don't have to worry about fitting someone else's definition of that. Life is short, enjoy your smelly good things.
Amanda, I am so sorry for the delayed response, but I just wanted to thank you so much for this comment, makes me feel like I'm not alone and I'm not the only one. It's so good to hear from my sister in minimalism 🥰 I completely relate to this comment so much, I always struggled with that, if I can even consider myself to be a minimalist considering that there are categories of items that I truly do love and it brings me joy. And I don't think that we should deprive ourselves from the things that truly make us happy and bring us joy. It makes me think of other minimalists who stop being minimalist because it's making them unhappy, I think it may be because, and I could be totally wrong on this, that they've deprived themselves of the things that they truly love, hobbies or interests that they like. Each journey is different and each journey is unique and our own, and I think it's wonderful to use resources to help us through our journey but it doesn't have to be the rule, but more as a guide. I always wanted to learn how to crochet, I just think that would be so much fun. And I am a little nervous about decluttering by numbers, because you brought up a great point, I don't want to get too hung up on the number because I think that might be stressful as well, I think creating boundaries is great. It's odd because boundaries work for certain categories of items for me, if that made sense lol, but I'm going to give the numbers a go but I'm going to try not to get too hung up on it or overthink it like I do everything else 🤣 and your spot on, life is too short, enjoy it! Absolutely agree and love this comment so much. And thank you for commenting, it's so good to hear from you Amanda. I appreciate you so much, lots of love 🥰🥰🥰
Epic!🎉🎉🎉🎉
You did a great job. I am sure your father in law appreciates it. So, glad you and your family have a place to go and unwind. It is beautiful and cozy. When you found those towels. 😂😂 reminded you of your mom's. Those cabin plates are beautiful. They would look good hanging up. Or get plate holders. And, set them on top of cabinets. Enjoyed the video. Look forward to the next one!!
Tom could be an extreme minimalist and be completely content with it. He gave me full permission to get rid of whatever, although I did ask before removing anything from the cabin. He never really had a difficult time letting go of anything, I think he kept a lot of stuff because my mother-in-law had a lot of stuff, she loved to shop she had a lot of things, but now that she's passed he's ready to just get rid of everything. He's very happy about the progress, and I am so grateful for him. I appreciate that man so much, it was so nice of him to allow me to film at the cabin and to do this. I'm so grateful that my family gets to use that cabin, my kids have the absolute best time at the cabin. Very very blessed. I love those plates, I couldn't part with them at least not yet, I honestly don't want to. I'd like to bring them back up to the cabin and display them. I am so glad that you enjoyed this video, always so happy to see you here with me Sherry. Thank you so much for watching 🥰😘
@Danni RaeArranged I respect you for asking Tom. And, not going in there just hauling everything out. That is why I love to watch you with your Mom too. Also, love that your kids really enjoys being at the cabin. And, not sitting there bored to death. Look forward to your next video. But, take time for yourself. To enjoy life and family.
You are a Great Lakes Girl! Oh, buckets! I laughed so hard!!! From Ohio!
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Love this cabin series.
Beautiful cabin, you are blessed.
I already love the cabin series girl! I like how you done the video it was good and the ending with the trees and music felt cabin like. Lol and the baked beans 😂 You're doing great Dani!
So nice to finally see the cabin. So nice ♥️
One drawer, one cabinet at a time…..and you can move very quickly 👍
Cannot express how much I don’t want to make dinner for the family and watch this!
I will be back after bedtime to give this the proper view!!
This looks amazing!! ❤
LOL I need to make dinner right now HA! Well I hope you and your family enjoy dinner and ill be on the lookout for any future comments YAY! Always so HAPPY to see you here with me! Hope you like todays cabin video 🥰
Hi Caitlin love your name!
@@caitlinmayi omg I love yours as well!
Decluttering shared spaces is so hard- it's great that you had the freedom to do that much decluttering. I feel like my family members would lose it if I got rid of anything...
omg it looks so nice to be there in nature with family im lovviiing to see the famous cabin you have talked about for so long in the other videos
Dani, watched your video while making dinner. Good job on the kitchen! Can’t wait for the next one! Miss your face and your laughter!😂💜
Awwww Sharon you're just the sweetest! Thanks for always making my day brighter! So glad I could join ya for dinner lol. Always always so happy to see you here with me. Lots of luv 😘
I have 55 hangars in my closet. Once they are used I can't buy any more clothes. If I do, something has to come out. The kitchen looks so awesome!!
Danni, you are chaos and I love it. You seem very genuine in your interactions and are always very fun to watch! The decluttering motivation is well needed right now, for me. 😅
How fortunate you are to have a beautiful cabin to get away from the rat race!❤
You did awesome on the time you had. I can’t wait to see more 😁
Until next time sweet Danielle 💕💕
That round metallic thing looked like a vegetables steamer. The upper parts you can unfold and on the underside are "legs". You can set it in a pot with water underneath and put vegetables in to steam them. It's looking awesome!! Great job!! I'd call the a very successful declutter!!!🙌🙌👏👏👏💪I also do have categories that are expanding somehow on their own so for me it's using up all my tea, candles etc. I'm not allowed to buy new ones until they are mostly gone.
Love it!
32:45 that’s a veggie steamer for pots! You set it in the pot and put like broccoli in it and then you just pull it up and out by the little ring at the top
I loved this video I’m totally looking forward to the cabin series!
This reminded me soo much of my parents cottage- the random solo cups of screws nails and whatever else! They always seem to be the place where the extra unwanted things end up. Also my mom had that electric 1970s frying pan 😂 i died when I saw that come out. And the cleanup takes longer when you have to edit the extra. loved the changes.
Glad to know what real people cottages looks like!! Looking forward to the series.
It is so nice you have a cabin to go to in the summer with your family. You did such a great job of cleaning and decluttering the kitchen. It really looked so much better and the fact that your father-in-law appreciated your efforts and recognised your passion is amazing. I think it was wise to downsize the cutlery as it was way too much. Putting the coffee by the coffee maker will be a game changer. Regards your breakthrough moment, I totally agree that limiting the number of items in a category is key to keep things from taking over a space, just be careful that the amount you choose is realistic and not a fantasy idealised amount. This is because saying you’ll only keep a few candles e.g. seven, when you know candles are your passion and weakness and you can’t resist them, will only set you up to fail. Whereas saying you’ll only keep twenty-five is a more appropriate amount for you and yet is still containable and a stops the excess. Also, keep in mind the saying “comparison is the thief of joy”, you can only be you and striving to be like others all the time will only hold back your own journey and development. Btw I love Judy’s plates. She should definitely be celebrated by displaying them somewhere in the cabin.
Yay another video from Danni 🎉
The small metal cylinder is a steamer. You place it in a pot of low water. 💗
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your cabin... it is sooo cozy 😍😍😍😍
Send love from Germany for you and your family 🤗
Awww thank you! We love it so much there! Truly so grateful to be able to stay in a place such as that, my kids have the best time ever up there. I thinks so too, its very cozy! I think it will be even more cozy when its decluttered! YAY! Lots of love back from MN 🥰
Woooow!!! 👏👏👏
Such a cute cabin!!! Ahhhhh I am so excited about this series🤗
Your family has a nice cabin, but it looks like you have a lot to declutter and organize. I enjoy your channel--thank you for sharing.
Great video. Stainless steel thing is a steamer for vegetables in a saucepan.
The two black perforated pans are for grilling. The small round silver perforated item is for steaming vegetables in a pan
Love love love watching the decluttering of this cabin.
Will feel so much more chill for hollidayvibes when it's all done.
It is a beautifull cabin!
Doing great Danielle, greets from Holland😘
Yay! 🥳 Oh my gosh I cannot tell you enough how much this means to me. I am so glad that you like this video, it was so much fun to make. I'm so glad to finally be doing this at the cabin, it only took a year and a half for me to start it 😂It's going to be a long process but I think it's going to be so nice when it's done. Thank you so much for your kind words and watching! So happy you're here with me. Lots of luv from MN 🥰
Omg! I have so much work to do today and was about to turn on some of your old videos for entertainment and motivation. Then DING new video!!! Yay!!!! ❤🎉
YAY!!!! 🥳That is so awesome & means so much to me that you go back and watch the older videos too! Makes my month! I really hope you like todays video! The cabin video was a blast to make...minus the rushing...and the heat...and the headache LMBO but either that it was a lot of fun 😂🤣Always so HAPPY to see you here with me! Hugs 🥰
@@danniraearranged you seriously are like my *go to*. You remind me SO MUCH of me and my friends. I crack up laughing every video cuz I'm like *ME!* Love your content!
@@danniraearranged and I totally just geeked on FB that you replied to me 😂🤣
Good job on the kitchen
Doesn’t matter how old it is. Murphy’s is good to use!
Great video. Would love you to do a live.
I really should, I don't know why I'm so nervous to do one, probably because I'm a hot mess and will probably go into multiple rants 🤣🤣 it would be my opportunity to make a 2 hour long video ha! One day I'll get the courage to do a live. Thank you so much for being here, always so happy to see you here with me 🥰
@@danniraearranged sounds good to me. I’m stuck at home when there is no one around lol. I had an unexplained seizure the other day so now I’m not allowed to do anything that could be seen as high risk lol.
About minimalism, I am definitely a minimalist, but just not a super strict one. Because I still do hold on to some things because of emotion or the item's potential. And I am also a collector lol so I have for example a collection of coffee mugs, most of which I never even use, just because I like them. The main thing that keeps me from being a super strict minimalist is the fact that a house honestly doesn't really feel like a home when it's stripped down so bare. And when everything is always so perfectly staged, it seems like no one actually lives there lol. So even though I am a perfectionist minimalist with ocd tendencies, I let it go in some aspects. I do believe you can certainly call yourself a minimalist and not have to justify or clarify it. As long as you stand by the process of keeping most things minimal, then it counts.
Too many towels and bags can become mouse houses in cabins. I also share one with family and it is hard to keep organized when so many families use the space over the year. Minimalizm and decluttering are just terms we use now a days to make others feel better about finally clearing out the unloved, unneeded, unused. Also, Sku-errrs are for roasting hotdogs and or marshmallows over the fire. Strange word I agree.
Cute cabin.
🥰🥰 thank you 🥰🥰
Thank you ❤️👏🏼
As always, you made me smile. Good job!!! There’s nothing like cabin life in the summer!!! Blessings!!!!❤
I love your videos!
I cannot tell you enough how much that means to me. Thank you! And thank you so much for watching and being here, so happy you're here with me 🥰 xo
the big black metal things in with the pots and pans with holes is for cooking vegetables on the grill the silver metal folded up one with holes is a steamer basket. you open it up and place over boiling water to steam veggies
You did a great job! What an awesome place to get away to! Can’t wait to see the next update!
It’s an electric frying pan-super useful! Makes the best hash browns. 🥰😆
Round thing is a veggie steamer that goes into any saucepan. Definitely useful.
This was a really fun video, to watch. I like all your insights, Thank you ❤
So you’re from Minnesota. Oh yah! 😊 I am your neighbor, I am from Wisconsin. Hey neighbor.❤
The collapsible steel circle is a vegetable steamer.