i love your sexy stinky and smelly but yummy trash bags and i want to eat out of your trash bags full of trash yumm i want some more food give me some more garbage bags to eat in and out of please i beg of you please give me some more food from your stinky garbage bags trash bags
I have severe ADHD and 💯 agree with you! My environment makes such a difference in how I function. If it’s a cluttered mess then I will just clean nonstop. In order to stop doing that and actually do things that matter I had to become VERY minimalist. It has made a huge difference. Now I can read in peace and go for walks without the burden of thinking about what needs to be done at the house. I am able to focus and finish tasks. This is huge for those of us with this problem.
Yesterday I was in the mood to go through my college stuff to tidy, throw out, or donate everything. I graduated in 2003 so evidently everything was precious historic documents until yesterday. Then I did every task on my silent to do list. I swear taking care of that silent list is life changing!! Thank you!!
Did you mail the box of precious historic one-of-a-kind documents to the Library of Congress? Good for you on building momentum and "losing" X pounds of stuff!
I just got rid of a box of stuff from my second marriage. Today a larger box from my first is on the chopping block. I've held onto it for 25 years! As of today, it's not of historical interest 😁
When I was in college I had a bin of my “memories” in my grandma’s basement and I’d look through it every time I was home for a holiday or weekend. It was treasure and meant so much to me (I thought), and I couldn’t imagine parting with any of it. Fast forward a few years and a couple of kids and we’re trying to pack up to move and I go through the bin for the first time in a while…so much of it was just garbage. 😂 I got rid of almost everything and it felt SO GOOD to not move that bin to the new house.
I started decluttering and becoming minimalistic about the same time as you. I didn't know that's what it was and didn't find you until a year ago to my regret. So I watched your past videos like a bobblehead, nodding at everything! Now the past year, your videos are so helpful because I get a little disappointed sometimes that it still needs work but then one of your videos pops up, you show real life, and I'm like, "ok, it's just normal, this is how you deal" Thank you for that!
I was way too hard on myself as a mom. Now that I look back on it from a grandmother’s perspective I see how much I was doing right. You are doing a great job. That is so evident. Be kind to yourself, Dawn. ❤️
I had the same thoughts! The other day I heard someone say "I'm not raising kids, I'm raising adults"---so we may not see the outcome for many years. Hang in there Dawn! I could fill a black bag right now in a teen's room...
I am SO EXCITED to hear that Dorothy’s community with have water for Christmas! When you can impact lives in such a meaningful way, that is truly the BEST GIFT EVER. Please send her our ❤
Dawn, thanks for the Bundt recipes and a way to help a charity! Nice to know that my small donation, coupled, could bring fresh clean water to these families and how much it will help their morale and Everything! That we often take for granted. Yay, there was more left over for the other projects! Glory! 🥰😊
I don't blame you for throwing things out - sometimes you just need to give yourself that permission! But this past year, I learned about a website TerraCycle which has all sorts of recycling programs (which makes me feel better since I don't have much recycling in my area). One of their programs is through Colgate, which recycles any brand toothpaste tube, toothbrushes, empty floss containers, etc. You package them up, download & print a label with free shipping & drop it off at a UPS shipper!
I agree about the cheap stuff. The thrift store doesn’t want to waste their time on the cheap stuff either. It took me a while to get this thru my head.
Yep, thrift/charity shop staff tend to be volunteers, spending their time wading through what is actually sellable vs all the stuff that should've been recycled/trash. 🤦♀️ It really takes away from all the good work they (can) do with the time and space they have.
Sorry...don’t mean to be a party pooper but I recycle everything possible 😊. Just can’t be comfortable with stuff going into landfill and messing up the planet. Makes me more mindful about the purchases I make in the first place.
Sounds like a convenient excuse to throw things away rather than recycling/reusing/donating. I've shopped thrift stores for years, and there are always bins of small plastic containers offered for sale. I watched Dawn years ago and was put off by her wasteful decisions and lack of environmental responsibility...it seems nothing has changed :/
I disagree - items have a cost beyond their cash value. All those cheap little things add up to a lot of resources consumed and a lot of waste. I'd rather buy a little container like the one thrown away in this video from a charity shop than buy new, even if there is little or no difference in price. Despite living in a much smaller home than many, I find space for my 'Out Bin' where I store things I want to get out of my home until I can donate them. I'll take my donation to somewhere I've seen similar items on their shelves, hopefully minimising the chance of it being thrown away after donation. I understand if someone is overwhelmed by clutter and needs to make the easiest decision for their mental or physical wellbeing, but that is not the case for most of us - most of us can make space for these small items until we have a bagful to donate or otherwise give away. We are responsible for the items in our possession and how we choose to dispose of them once their use to us is over. Things don't disappear once the rubbish is collected.
Literally tears of joy welled up regarding Dorothy's House. Amazing! So happy for them, life changing. Thank you Dawn for helping to facilitate this blessing on them. 💕💕💕
I always go through and do a whole house declutter about a week or 2 before Christmas. We've been living more minimally for about 7 or 8 years now and I declutter 2 or 3 times a year to keep it maintained but one of those times is always right before Christmas. I know with all the gifts from us to each other and from friends and family i have to move things out to make room for the new. My mom has already told me she is buying a season pass for our family. Idk what it's called but she got it for a zoo in Tennessee but it also gets you free or extremely discounted tickets to 35 or 36 other places in a bunch of different states. We obviously wont visit all the places but we can go to several for sure. So basically she's giving us a year of experiences ❤. I love it
We have a box on a pole at our library where anyone can put stuff to give away for free. It says,”Take what you need. Give what you can.” We take all kinds of things there and it’s gone quickly. I really love it. So much better than taking it to our thrift stores tho there is nothing wrong with that. With prices the way they are I really want folks not to have to pay for whatever I can give. Blessings, Val 🥰🥰
I’m lucky that my neighborhood has a Salvation Army drop box right in our apartment complex. I can also leave bags of items next to the dumpster and they’re always picked up by a neighbor within an hour. Both help with declutter frequently. We actually found a great pair of steel toe work boots for my husband that way! They were left by the dumpster along with other good items someone didn’t want to take with them on a move. So it’s a great way to declutter and be frugal. A win win for everyone lol
That's something I miss from our old apartment building. We had a swap room, where we even found small furniture items. They're a real bonus of apartment living.
@@MyFocusVaries The new apt bldg I moved into this yr has swap days Fri-Sun. I just love it. I am still unpacking from boxes & finding items I cannot use in a smaller apt. I find these swap days helpful plus I donate a lot or give to friends/family. I have so much more to go. I have a goal to become clutter-free/minimalist. :)
Your videos are helping me so much. I have a few short months to downsize in preparation for moving to Hawaii to be closer to my daughter and twin grandsons. I feel like I've made a lot of progress but there's so much more to do! Thanks for all the motivation, tips, and encouragement. At 60, I am so ready to embrace the minimalist lifestyle.
Thank you Dawn! I’m obsessed with decluttering to free my mind, and I’m binge watching all your videos. I have easily gotten rid of 80% of all my belongings, and I’m loving the new freedom and serenity lifestyle.
So since we are in a no judgement zone, two bags yesterday out of our house. It did include some holiday stuff that was past it's day. It really makes a huge difference to do this every so often. Dawn, you are not alone!
We have a "swap shop" at our recycling center and I can't tell you how many Dollar Tree items I found there that I needed. From the Dollar Tree videos, I learned that you can even repurpose the signs, canvas art and mostly everything. At $1.25 a pop, your DT donations are much appreciated and they are picked up quickly after they are put out.
Dawn, do you have recycling in your community? I'm so OCD about separating trash, recycling, also recycling bags, and donating! I've seen the movie WALL-E too many times!! We actually throw out VERY little. Love you, friend! 💖
Dawn I was thinking of you today while reading 'My hygge home' by Mike Wiking. It's a fab book, I think you would enjoy! It talks about setting up our home environments to be bright and spacious, as places to live in and not as places to store stuff. Lots of gems in there I think could spark some content ideas for you. Also thanks for the update on the shower thingy bob, I was waiting to see how it was working before getting something similar myself. And here in the UK we call them 'bin bags'. X
"Maybe I am doing a good job as a mum..." - YES!! You take that credit; you earned it! It's all too easy for us to focus on the mum-guilt / 1 thing we do wrong (instead of the 10 good things). 💗
Love you, Dawn ! Yay ! I stopped watching this video ( came back now & finished) to tell you that you are a phenomenal Mom .. annnnd … I did a frog job that wasn’t so daunting after all : Cleared / cleaned / reorganized my fridge. Plus changed my sheets, took out recycle & trash, dishes , dusted, dealt with some boxes, & more ! Thx for the great inspiration as always! Congrats on being such a catalyst for Good for Dorothy's House, Dawn ! That is such great news ! Yikes I still have not yet bought my bundt cake book ( plus I plan to donate extra). Soon tho ! I have 2 major family Birthdays in December, as well as Christmas. But once I get more caught up, I’ll def make my contribution ! It’s in my nature to do that sort of thing & I’m looking forward to it. Happy December ! Liz in Buffalo
Buy Nothing Facebook page in your area is a HUGE hit in the Pacific Northwest. Take a picture and post your free thing. Sometimes it's better than taking it to Goodwill because folks will just come and pick up items on your porch or, just chat with someone to agree on a meet up spot if we are worried about security. It's a great resource and it always makes me feel good knowing that someone got something from me and they needed it and will use it!
My trick for (more) positive thinking is making a 'things-I-did' + gratitude list. For example 'walked the dog and the sky was beautiful'. Bought bread and had a nice conversation with another customer'. Thanks for the trashbag therapy !
Dawn, thank you so much for being REAL with us! I was just feeling down on myself for the mess in our house, but we have 3 littles under 5, including a nursling!
If your kids are loved, warm, fed, you are a successful parent! (And if a parent can't afford warm and fed, that's on their community) Clean house? That's not even a top 10 priority!
We told our boys (ages 14 & 8) about the well and it has become a family discussion this holiday season. We so enjoy the updates! My youngest turned 8 yesterday and he decided he wanted to make the strawberry bundt cake recipe from your book. He helped me make it and it tasted so good!!! I need to practice putting icing on them 🤣 but I have a feeling I will have plenty of chances to practice since everyone loved it. P.s. I had to purchase a bundt cake pan lol
My version of “setting a 5 minute timer each day” is playing your new videos as they come out. Totally worth while to have a video when you don’t find a ton of trash because I did! (Dog medicine that expired 3 years ago?? How did that miss my decluttering until now? 🤷🏻♀️)
I LOVE Cas's 21 item toss as well. I try to get the whole household to do it the day before garbage/recycling day. Sometimes no one does it. Sometimes we all do it. But it's an easy way to keep items flowing out
@@chandler7501Thank you 💕💕. nagging gets me no where, and I dont want to live in that kind of household. So might as well go with the flow of life 😁🤪😉😉
We have been blessed to use a free group on Facebook. You can give and get for free and it’s amazing! So much less in the trash and your neighbors don’t have to pay for it at the thrift store. It’s a lot of fun!
I’ve been using the one box and bag method for the past year. I’m down to the last few waves through the cabinets, drawers and closets- I’m left with the ‘sleeper keepers’ - the items I don’t use, but I love enough to struggle to let them go. 😂 I get encouraged every time I watch someone else do it. Thanks!
Thanks for the reminder that maintenance is necessary, and it's totally normal for spaces to get a little messy and need a declutter and tidy every once in a while. Sometimes I get so grumpy about it, but if it happens to Dawn then it's ok that it happens to me too!
I’m SO THANKFUL to hear the well will be constructed ahead of schedule. 🎉👏🏻🙌🏻 Such a good feeling to be a very small part of it. ☺️ This is a prime example of how MUCH we can accomplish TOGETHER! ❤ THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, ENERGY AND EFFORT.
Your story about cleaning at college is exactly what I do in my husband's home office! Cass says garbage because she's Canadian (like me)! I'm not sure all Canadians say garbage vs trash, but I'm on the West Coast, and she's in central Canada.
The quick pick up our mother helped her three kids do before our Dad drove up from work often impressed me. The litter we brought from school, or by doing after school stuff, was whisked away. Sometimes Dad brought work home, but our stuff was out of his way. In my bedroom, making the bed and picking up is all I need to do to feel on top of stuff. Good reminder Dawn!
I started throwing away the crappy little plastic things that seem to attach themselves to kids especially a year or so ago, and it was so liberating! It makes me even more conscious of not bringing that stuff into our home when possible.
In our house, we started each having our own toothpaste about a year ago. I was thinking about how many germs get passed around just from putting the same toothpaste on every tooth brush, and it grossed me out. It's been a game changer because now no one complains about someone else being too messy with the toothpaste.
Hmmm, better remove all the door knobs. 🤷♀️ and keep them Clorox wipes to remove germs every time someone washes their hands. No offense but this is true my friend ❤️
Good ideas,,,I just keep decluttering and keep repeating myself. Lol what in this world am I doing wrong 😳. I can’t seems to get a grip on this decluttering thing. 😢 I do well with the black trash bag tho.
This is a great idea! Definitely have “set aside time” and then felt no motivation. Getting UP to just find trash gets me moving and I keep at decluttering.
Thank you for showing a real fridge!! I have a way to get rid of /use up the last little bits of the sauces ( bbq, steak sauce, ketchup, etc.) I cook ground beef, drain the grease, and add a little water to each bottle, shake well, and dump it in. Cook it down for awile to boil off some of the water, and you have sloppy joes--different every time.
Nice use of the Raspberry Jelly in your fridge and reference to the White Chocolate Raspberry Bunt Cake in your Cookbook! I followed the link and bought mine so I could make because it sounded so good! Happy to donate to a great cause! PTL for the amazing amount of donations!
When you said you dont understand why people cant break down the garbage in the bathroom to make it actually fit, it reminded me of something God revealed to me a while ago. The reason people dont do things the way I want them to or the way I would do things for others, is because they aren't me!!!! That thought never dawned on me before!!!! Others dont think or act like me because they aren't me. That can feel a bit frustrating! But I think we can deal with it like you've taught us....model it and live by example!! Not the answer we want to hear but I think after time they will come around!! I am loving Blinkist!!! I've never been a reader at all!! But I am enjoying the condensed version of books!!! I feel so smart....lol!!! Thanks for sharing this with us Dawn!!!
This Dorothy is so glad to hear about Dorothy’s House. Thank you for facilitating the project, it will help so many. Question- Do you have recycling where you live? I see so many people throw things into trash cans that I would be putting into recycling Another Question- is there a trash can in the kids rooms and the study area? When we updated our bathroom we added medicine cabinets that have mirrors and we put 2 large mirrored cabinets in. I love that all I do is open the mirrored medicine cabinet and I can see everything. Something like that in your bathroom could give each of the kids their own section
As a family, decluttering has been a work in progress. Our child, who is now grown, is very good at decluttering. I have always make him be a part of doing chores with the family and being responsible with taking care of his things, with assistance, with the exception of laundry. Picking up and Putting Away (PUPA) seems to be a key way of keeping a neat space. I struggle, too, but like I said, we are a work in progress, just like our walk in our faith!
I knew this group could raise the money. These ladies are amazing. So excited they got to start early. I haven’t tried any of them yet. I don’t have a Bundt pan. I’m hoping to get one for Christmas.
Dawn, you are a treasure! My husband knows the sound of your voice because I stay current with your videos. I love the Bundt cake cookbook and my church small group loves when I make your pumpkin spice cake. Can't wait to get my decluttering devo...ordered some for Christmas presents!! You've made SUCH an impact on me, my house and my family in turn. Blessings!!
When deciding to donate something (for example the blue container you got from the dollar store), the reason to donate isn't always about donating something amazing, its also about keeping stuff out of landfill. I may not go to the op shop (thift shop) to specifically buy that item, but if i see it and need it i'll think thats great, will save me from buying a new one.
This may not be true in your area, but where I live, Goodwill sends truckloads of stuff to the landfill - stuff that’s not actually sellable or so cheap that it’s not worth the effort to mess with it. So we need to be realistic about what we kick down the road for someone else to deal with.
An extreme amount of donated goods end up in landfills or even shipped to less fortunate islands for locals to pick out any usable items from trash items, most of which the locals deem as unusable/trash and it stays in a dumping ground on that island.
@@elizabethsokol2545 I’m so curious how your town/city is able to make this work. I live in a city of 170,000 people. For a short time we had a swap shop for just sewing/art/crafting/school supplies and even on that limited of a scale, it could not be sustained. However, there is a VERY small shop at the landfill where you can recycle cans of paint. I think that works because a very small number of people do actually know or remember it’s there, but that small number who actually take advantage of the free paint keep that much out of the annual hazardous waste drop off.
@@flynn1a The next town over started a "swap shop" at the dump by opening a shed, staffed with volunteers, that accepts used items "too good" to throw out. They have a variety of items ranging from kids toys, books and movies to household items. A volunteer stated in a 2021 article that the "swap shop" saves the town $200,000 in waste disposal. My town received a grant to build a shed for our "swap shop" at our recycling center and is staffed by volunteers. They have everything: cds, dvds, picture frames, christmas ornaments, cards, school supplies, craft supplies, toys, records, dishes, art and even furniture. If stuff doesn't move in about 2 weeks, they have to make room but good stuff goes quickly.. It is really useful for finding or donating items like the plastic case in the video, but the hours are limited to 2 hours per day, twice a week. We also have anothet shed for our "book exchange". For specific items, I try to find organizations that can use them. For example, I donated plastic flower pots to a park with a gardening program. Most recently, I had small box of items that I thought could be used for crafting and found a gift shop that works with autistic kids that said they can use it. I also found a church that told me that they don't throw out their rummage sale donations but save them for tbe next year. They have found what doesn't sell one year, will often sell the next. They also give away free stuff at the end of the sale. Hope this helps.
I appreciate that you give permission to throw some things away... obviously we want to be conscious of the environment but like many things in life decluttering/ trash gathering is often a triage situation. You have to prioritize and be realistic about if it is going to get to the donation center...and if not throw it away.
I have 3 bins of clothes I am going thru this weekend. It will be nice to get our closet under control. 😊 You are inspiring! I love the trash bag therapy. ❤ I got your cookbook. I am putting it in a binder and adding a bundt pan and giving it to my granddaughter for her birthday. She loves to cook. I am so happy about the well. Great job!!! to
It made me feel so much better seeing the dirty dishes on your girls desk. I find it so frustrating finding all the mess all the time. Also same toothpaste situation here as well.
I love the shower dispenser you have installed. We installed one about 7 years ago and we love it. Two for me and two for the mister. Keeps things much tidier than multiple bottles on the shelf or tun ledge.
I liked having everyone each have their own toothpaste mainly for keeping their 'mouth germs' to themselves, but also, preferences. And responsibility of taking care of their tube - and keeping theirs clean / orderly. I LOVE watching your videos..... thank you!
I commented before your update on Dorothy's house. Congratulations!!!! Thank you to everyone who helped to make that happen. Dawn...WAY TO GO GIRL! WOOHOO!💜
I loved seeing the inside of drawers and cabinets. It helps me to see that we are not the only ones that have a mostly tidy house, but sometimes chaotic drawers and cabinets 😀
Great video. I accidentally tidied my study while watching it. Worked like magic. On names for black bags in the Uk generally bin bags. Labelled refuse sacks which captures the unwillingness zeitgeist far too perfectly!
Dawn, what makes this a great video is that for those of us still in the middle of the "onion" we see that it does get easy and one small trash bag sounds amazing to be able to pull from all the rooms in your home ;)
I always go thru the house and garage and pole barn to look for garbage before garbage day. I was blessed by a new friend of my husbands who helped him clean up is pole barn, an answer to prayer!!!...and his friend said he did not want my husband to retrieve any thing from the pile, there was a"big trailer full " of only "burnable stuff"!!!!!!!!!....and then there were several containers of other "trash"....well me, the wife sees a plastic shallow bin , I grabbed it!!!!....then I saw a rusty old tool box I had never seen before, low and behold there were some shiny brass screws!!!!..I hustled that box into the house and separated everything and did throw the majority of the contents. I am you could say OCCD?I have too touch alot of things as I am decluttering, It takes time , I do it fairly quickly. I will say Dawn , you are very motivating to get the mindset going., after watching every videoI finally grabbed a black trash bag to put clothes in to throw or donate, my hardest section to declutter ,YEAH, I am making slow progress..
So thankful that you are willing to show the messy areas and the reality of raising kids. Even as a minimalist, there are going to still be gross areas like that toothpaste bin. No lids, toothpaste goo sticking to everything - its so relatable and made me laugh in solidarity.
As someone who is neurodivergent and struggles with OCD and anxiety, I have zero tolerance for clutter, it can be debilitating for me. But unfortunately, I also have chronic fatigue and struggle to keep on top of anything. So, my house always feels out of control and overwhelming.
Although it sounds extreme, it sounds like extreme minimalism would benefit you. Literally living with essentials. That way any energy you do have can be used constructively.
@@ericawhitfield9289 Yes I am in a similar position and the more I get rid of (a lot more than Dawn) the more I can function, feel well in my home and feel like I'm living again.
Hello Amanda! I have felt this way for years but with the help of Dawn, Flylady and especially the Lord we can overcome and get our homes in shape. We just cannot give up! I always wish I could get it done quickly but with all the other obligations that we have I realize it will take some time. WE CAN DO IT!!!! Blessings, Val
I'm grabbing my trash bag! This video came just at the right time. I was just looking around the room overwhelmed by the inventory that my well intentioned relatives and friends have given my two year old twins. Sooooo many pieces to pick up and manage EVERY SINGLE DAY! They are like tiny tornadoes. I have such guilt about getting rid of this stuff but it's just gotta go! Thank you for your videos!
Great video as always. Yes regarding acknowledging what you've accomplished. I recently was getting down on myself for not getting anything done,,,then I started writing down everything I did complete in my normal day. It was an eye opener for me to see how much I do get done around the house, and just never give myself credit for. The bigger eye opener was my family can also see what is getting done around the and not by magic fairies. I'm not saying this as a put down on my family, cuz I so enjoy doing these house items. But when I'm feeling overwhelmed, it's easier for me to know that I need to ask for help, as well as when I look back at the list it also helps me to see what items are at a point that I can now hand that over to someone else to manage. This really helps during up and down seasons, tax time, holidays, etc when time just seems to get shorter everyday. Thanks again.
I loved this video! I’m total doing this tomorrow with my children. Also, I love that you say “I love you”. I love you too. I’ve been watching your videos for years and love everything you’ve taught. Thank you!! So grateful for you.
Dawn, well done on gathering donations and allowing us to sow into good things for our friends in Mexico. And we don’t need exciting videos…we need you sharing what’s on your heart. We love YOU and all that you do to make our own lives better.
Dawn your so real. Love watching your clearance. You inspired me to clear half my christmas decorations, I've had for years. I Asked around and found an enthusiastic person who really wanted them all, as they have small grandchildren, and that made me very happy, they were happy and I feel such relief to have breathing space, thanks so much Dawn, lizzie from Cheshire uk
Hi Dawn! I love your videos! A note of caution about ibuprofen ... It's a catch 22! The pill you take for joint pain, breaks down the cartilage in your joints! I still use it occasionally, but I found eating raw spinach every day created fewer aches and pains, a pleasant surprise!
@@tammy1308 yes. It’s been decades since I’ve bought a toothpaste that had a screw on cap. There’s been flip tops since my son was a child and he’s in his 30s now.
Wow, I actually grabbed a trash bag and went around my house during this video! We don't have kids in the house, so I didn't think I'd find much, but I got a half full trash bag. Then I rolled right in to cleaning the bathroom fixtures and the cat box, and now I feel way better!
Yesterday I took a big box and a grocery bag to donation I decided to go thru my regular decor I want to change my style to less is more. After christmas I plan to do a whole house declutter and organization. Its a very freeing experience. I love your channel it gives great motivation.
I absolutely LOVE your comment of “we are prioritizing our mental health over this stuff” !! What a perfect way to put this into perspective!!! Thank you!! N
It’s true that not everything is worth donating. One of our local charity shops has had to pay extra to have all their rubbish taken away because they had so much, and it was all stuff that had been donated but it was dirty/stained/bobbly/broken/worthless junk, and that seems so sad because less money will actually be going to the charity. 😔
Our local thrift store started with a sign and putting a similar notice up on their social media to be mindful of what is being donated for that very reason.
❤ I have been following you for awhile now. I drifted away for awhile but today I decided to watch your video and I was feeling sore tired unmotivated but then I got up and grabbed a bag,and then another bag,and then a third. 🎉 Then I did the laundry. I think I’ve drifted back to your message. Thank you for your consistency especially because I’m not ❤🙏
I literally just said out loud to my kid I am out of decisions right now. 🤦♀️ Like literally when you were like it isn't something you need to make decisions about. Thank goodness. Give me easy. I am on empty right now.
I just love this channel!!! It’s been such a blessing how put things in perspective ie keeping the memories and it’s ok to let the objects go. It really does make a difference mentally to have less stuff and a tidy space
So I’m done with way to much everything. I have taken 6 boxes or more of donations. When I need motivation I watch you. Honestly has changed my excitement in cleaning and organizing my home.
giving permission to throw things away instead of fretting about where to donate is SO POWERFUL and needs to be talked about more. there is so much guilt about throwing things away that it can be paralyzing to the process.
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i love your sexy stinky and smelly but yummy trash bags and i want to eat out of your trash bags full of trash yumm i want some more food give me some more garbage bags to eat in and out of please i beg of you please give me some more food from your stinky garbage bags trash bags
What really stood out to me was how you asked your children’s permission to declutter their rooms AND you didn’t film it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love how respectfully you kept the kids privacy!
I have severe ADHD and 💯 agree with you! My environment makes such a difference in how I function. If it’s a cluttered mess then I will just clean nonstop. In order to stop doing that and actually do things that matter I had to become VERY minimalist. It has made a huge difference. Now I can read in peace and go for walks without the burden of thinking about what needs to be done at the house. I am able to focus and finish tasks. This is huge for those of us with this problem.
Thank you for sharing this, I can relate 100% and you make me feel validated!
Totally sounds like me
Yesterday I was in the mood to go through my college stuff to tidy, throw out, or donate everything. I graduated in 2003 so evidently everything was precious historic documents until yesterday.
Then I did every task on my silent to do list. I swear taking care of that silent list is life changing!!
Thank you!!
Did you mail the box of precious historic one-of-a-kind documents to the Library of Congress? Good for you on building momentum and "losing" X pounds of stuff!
I just got rid of a box of stuff from my second marriage. Today a larger box from my first is on the chopping block. I've held onto it for 25 years! As of today, it's not of historical interest 😁
Good for you!!!
Keep the good memories and give the rest to a shredder or a dumpster.
Your future is not in that box!
When I was in college I had a bin of my “memories” in my grandma’s basement and I’d look through it every time I was home for a holiday or weekend. It was treasure and meant so much to me (I thought), and I couldn’t imagine parting with any of it. Fast forward a few years and a couple of kids and we’re trying to pack up to move and I go through the bin for the first time in a while…so much of it was just garbage. 😂 I got rid of almost everything and it felt SO GOOD to not move that bin to the new house.
Clean rooms or not you are an amazing mom! Just the way you talk about your kids shows how deeply you love them ❤
I started decluttering and becoming minimalistic about the same time as you. I didn't know that's what it was and didn't find you until a year ago to my regret. So I watched your past videos like a bobblehead, nodding at everything! Now the past year, your videos are so helpful because I get a little disappointed sometimes that it still needs work but then one of your videos pops up, you show real life, and I'm like, "ok, it's just normal, this is how you deal" Thank you for that!
I was way too hard on myself as a mom. Now that I look back on it from a grandmother’s perspective I see how much I was doing right. You are doing a great job. That is so evident. Be kind to yourself, Dawn. ❤️
I had the same thoughts! The other day I heard someone say "I'm not raising kids, I'm raising adults"---so we may not see the outcome for many years. Hang in there Dawn! I could fill a black bag right now in a teen's room...
I love how you ask your kids about filming in their rooms that just shows the respect you have for them and their feelings. Great job.😊
I am SO EXCITED to hear that Dorothy’s community with have water for Christmas! When you can impact lives in such a meaningful way, that is truly the BEST GIFT EVER. Please send her our ❤
Dawn, thanks for the Bundt recipes and a way to help a charity! Nice to know that my small donation, coupled, could bring fresh clean water to these families and how much it will help their morale and Everything! That we often take for granted. Yay, there was more left over for the other projects! Glory! 🥰😊
I don't blame you for throwing things out - sometimes you just need to give yourself that permission! But this past year, I learned about a website TerraCycle which has all sorts of recycling programs (which makes me feel better since I don't have much recycling in my area). One of their programs is through Colgate, which recycles any brand toothpaste tube, toothbrushes, empty floss containers, etc. You package them up, download & print a label with free shipping & drop it off at a UPS shipper!
I agree about the cheap stuff. The thrift store doesn’t want to waste their time on the cheap stuff either. It took me a while to get this thru my head.
Yep, thrift/charity shop staff tend to be volunteers, spending their time wading through what is actually sellable vs all the stuff that should've been recycled/trash. 🤦♀️ It really takes away from all the good work they (can) do with the time and space they have.
Sometimes some of those little plastic items can be recycled
Sorry...don’t mean to be a party pooper but I recycle everything possible 😊. Just can’t be comfortable with stuff going into landfill and messing up the planet. Makes me more mindful about the purchases I make in the first place.
Sounds like a convenient excuse to throw things away rather than recycling/reusing/donating. I've shopped thrift stores for years, and there are always bins of small plastic containers offered for sale. I watched Dawn years ago and was put off by her wasteful decisions and lack of environmental responsibility...it seems nothing has changed :/
I disagree - items have a cost beyond their cash value. All those cheap little things add up to a lot of resources consumed and a lot of waste. I'd rather buy a little container like the one thrown away in this video from a charity shop than buy new, even if there is little or no difference in price. Despite living in a much smaller home than many, I find space for my 'Out Bin' where I store things I want to get out of my home until I can donate them. I'll take my donation to somewhere I've seen similar items on their shelves, hopefully minimising the chance of it being thrown away after donation. I understand if someone is overwhelmed by clutter and needs to make the easiest decision for their mental or physical wellbeing, but that is not the case for most of us - most of us can make space for these small items until we have a bagful to donate or otherwise give away. We are responsible for the items in our possession and how we choose to dispose of them once their use to us is over. Things don't disappear once the rubbish is collected.
Literally tears of joy welled up regarding Dorothy's House. Amazing! So happy for them, life changing. Thank you Dawn for helping to facilitate this blessing on them. 💕💕💕
I always go through and do a whole house declutter about a week or 2 before Christmas. We've been living more minimally for about 7 or 8 years now and I declutter 2 or 3 times a year to keep it maintained but one of those times is always right before Christmas. I know with all the gifts from us to each other and from friends and family i have to move things out to make room for the new.
My mom has already told me she is buying a season pass for our family. Idk what it's called but she got it for a zoo in Tennessee but it also gets you free or extremely discounted tickets to 35 or 36 other places in a bunch of different states. We obviously wont visit all the places but we can go to several for sure. So basically she's giving us a year of experiences ❤. I love it
We have a box on a pole at our library where anyone can put stuff to give away for free. It says,”Take what you need. Give what you can.” We take all kinds of things there and it’s gone quickly. I really love it. So much better than taking it to our thrift stores tho there is nothing wrong with that. With prices the way they are I really want folks not to have to pay for whatever I can give. Blessings, Val 🥰🥰
I’m lucky that my neighborhood has a Salvation Army drop box right in our apartment complex. I can also leave bags of items next to the dumpster and they’re always picked up by a neighbor within an hour. Both help with declutter frequently. We actually found a great pair of steel toe work boots for my husband that way! They were left by the dumpster along with other good items someone didn’t want to take with them on a move. So it’s a great way to declutter and be frugal. A win win for everyone lol
That's something I miss from our old apartment building. We had a swap room, where we even found small furniture items. They're a real bonus of apartment living.
@@MyFocusVaries The new apt bldg I moved into this yr has swap days Fri-Sun. I just love it. I am still unpacking from boxes & finding items I cannot use in a smaller apt. I find these swap days helpful plus I donate a lot or give to friends/family. I have so much more to go. I have a goal to become clutter-free/minimalist. :)
Freecycle and "(location) buy nothing" Facebook groups have helped me with both finding and rehoming items.
Your videos are helping me so much. I have a few short months to downsize in preparation for moving to Hawaii to be closer to my daughter and twin grandsons. I feel like I've made a lot of progress but there's so much more to do! Thanks for all the motivation, tips, and encouragement. At 60, I am so ready to embrace the minimalist lifestyle.
Thank you Dawn! I’m obsessed with decluttering to free my mind, and I’m binge watching all your videos. I have easily gotten rid of 80% of all my belongings, and I’m loving the new freedom and serenity lifestyle.
You are so brave to do that on camera, I am also glad to see someone else who organizes products for the family who has no clue
Thank you for showing us your home a little more lived in. ☺️
Oh my gosh, it’s so refreshing and a relief to see some mess in your house 😂
So since we are in a no judgement zone, two bags yesterday out of our house. It did include some holiday stuff that was past it's day. It really makes a huge difference to do this every so often. Dawn, you are not alone!
We have a "swap shop" at our recycling center and I can't tell you how many Dollar Tree items I found there that I needed. From the Dollar Tree videos, I learned that you can even repurpose the signs, canvas art and mostly everything. At $1.25 a pop, your DT donations are much appreciated and they are picked up quickly after they are put out.
Dawn, do you have recycling in your community? I'm so OCD about separating trash, recycling, also recycling bags, and donating! I've seen the movie WALL-E too many times!! We actually throw out VERY little. Love you, friend! 💖
Dawn I was thinking of you today while reading 'My hygge home' by Mike Wiking. It's a fab book, I think you would enjoy! It talks about setting up our home environments to be bright and spacious, as places to live in and not as places to store stuff. Lots of gems in there I think could spark some content ideas for you. Also thanks for the update on the shower thingy bob, I was waiting to see how it was working before getting something similar myself. And here in the UK we call them 'bin bags'. X
Definitely adding this to my list of books to read, THANK YOU!!!
"Maybe I am doing a good job as a mum..." - YES!! You take that credit; you earned it! It's all too easy for us to focus on the mum-guilt / 1 thing we do wrong (instead of the 10 good things). 💗
Love you, Dawn ! Yay ! I stopped watching this video ( came back now & finished) to tell you that you are a phenomenal Mom .. annnnd … I did a frog job that wasn’t so daunting after all : Cleared / cleaned / reorganized my fridge. Plus changed my sheets, took out recycle & trash, dishes , dusted, dealt with some boxes, & more ! Thx for the great inspiration as always! Congrats on being such a catalyst for Good for Dorothy's House, Dawn ! That is such great news ! Yikes I still have not yet bought my bundt cake book ( plus I plan to donate extra). Soon tho ! I have 2 major family Birthdays in December, as well as Christmas. But once I get more caught up, I’ll def make my contribution ! It’s in my nature to do that sort of thing & I’m looking forward to it. Happy December ! Liz in Buffalo
Buy Nothing Facebook page in your area is a HUGE hit in the Pacific Northwest. Take a picture and post your free thing. Sometimes it's better than taking it to Goodwill because folks will just come and pick up items on your porch or, just chat with someone to agree on a meet up spot if we are worried about security. It's a great resource and it always makes me feel good knowing that someone got something from me and they needed it and will use it!
I take most things to my local church and that has a pantry and puts stuff back out into the community
Love the news about the well!...That's so cool they got to do that early.
My trick for (more) positive thinking is making a 'things-I-did' + gratitude list. For example 'walked the dog and the sky was beautiful'. Bought bread and had a nice conversation with another customer'.
Thanks for the trashbag therapy !
Love this idea of "things I did + gratitude".
I do that too, I call it a Ta Dah list. I like the idea of combining it with gratitude too, I’ll try that out, thanks 🙂
@@carriecobb8 What a great name 'Ta Dah'. I'm gonna stick with that!
Dawn, thank you so much for being REAL with us! I was just feeling down on myself for the mess in our house, but we have 3 littles under 5, including a nursling!
If your kids are loved, warm, fed, you are a successful parent! (And if a parent can't afford warm and fed, that's on their community) Clean house? That's not even a top 10 priority!
We told our boys (ages 14 & 8) about the well and it has become a family discussion this holiday season. We so enjoy the updates! My youngest turned 8 yesterday and he decided he wanted to make the strawberry bundt cake recipe from your book. He helped me make it and it tasted so good!!! I need to practice putting icing on them 🤣 but I have a feeling I will have plenty of chances to practice since everyone loved it.
P.s. I had to purchase a bundt cake pan lol
My version of “setting a 5 minute timer each day” is playing your new videos as they come out.
Totally worth while to have a video when you don’t find a ton of trash because I did!
(Dog medicine that expired 3 years ago?? How did that miss my decluttering until now? 🤷🏻♀️)
I LOVE Cas's 21 item toss as well. I try to get the whole household to do it the day before garbage/recycling day. Sometimes no one does it. Sometimes we all do it. But it's an easy way to keep items flowing out
I hope there is some recycling going on!!!
Not everyone has access to recycling
@@chandler7501Thank you 💕💕. nagging gets me no where, and I dont want to live in that kind of household. So might as well go with the flow of life 😁🤪😉😉
We have been blessed to use a free group on Facebook. You can give and get for free and it’s amazing! So much less in the trash and your neighbors don’t have to pay for it at the thrift store. It’s a lot of fun!
I’ve been using the one box and bag method for the past year. I’m down to the last few waves through the cabinets, drawers and closets- I’m left with the ‘sleeper keepers’ - the items I don’t use, but I love enough to struggle to let them go. 😂 I get encouraged every time I watch someone else do it. Thanks!
Thanks for the reminder that maintenance is necessary, and it's totally normal for spaces to get a little messy and need a declutter and tidy every once in a while. Sometimes I get so grumpy about it, but if it happens to Dawn then it's ok that it happens to me too!
I’m SO THANKFUL to hear the well will be constructed ahead of schedule. 🎉👏🏻🙌🏻
Such a good feeling to be a very small part of it. ☺️ This is a prime example of how MUCH we can accomplish TOGETHER! ❤ THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, ENERGY AND EFFORT.
Your story about cleaning at college is exactly what I do in my husband's home office! Cass says garbage because she's Canadian (like me)! I'm not sure all Canadians say garbage vs trash, but I'm on the West Coast, and she's in central Canada.
Me too!
The quick pick up our mother helped her three kids do before our Dad drove up from work often impressed me. The litter we brought from school, or by doing after school stuff, was whisked away. Sometimes Dad brought work home, but our stuff was out of his way. In my bedroom, making the bed and picking up is all I need to do to feel on top of stuff. Good reminder Dawn!
I started throwing away the crappy little plastic things that seem to attach themselves to kids especially a year or so ago, and it was so liberating! It makes me even more conscious of not bringing that stuff into our home when possible.
In our house, we started each having our own toothpaste about a year ago. I was thinking about how many germs get passed around just from putting the same toothpaste on every tooth brush, and it grossed me out. It's been a game changer because now no one complains about someone else being too messy with the toothpaste.
Yes, our family as well. I have 8 kids and they all have their own tube. My big kids say the little kids suck on the tube.
Hmmm, better remove all the door knobs. 🤷♀️ and keep them Clorox wipes to remove germs every time someone washes their hands.
No offense but this is true my friend ❤️
Good ideas,,,I just keep decluttering and keep repeating myself. Lol what in this world am I doing wrong 😳. I can’t seems to get a grip on this decluttering thing. 😢 I do well with the black trash bag tho.
You touch everything they do what’s the difference
@@SharpLife4 The germs aren't going in each other mouth. My husband & I have our own tubes.
This is a great idea! Definitely have “set aside time” and then felt no motivation. Getting UP to just find trash gets me moving and I keep at decluttering.
Thank you for showing a real fridge!!
I have a way to get rid of /use up the last little bits of the sauces ( bbq, steak sauce, ketchup, etc.) I cook ground beef, drain the grease, and add a little water to each bottle, shake well, and dump it in. Cook it down for awile to boil off some of the water, and you have sloppy joes--different every time.
Nice use of the Raspberry Jelly in your fridge and reference to the White Chocolate Raspberry Bunt Cake in your Cookbook! I followed the link and bought mine so I could make because it sounded so good! Happy to donate to a great cause! PTL for the amazing amount of donations!
When you said you dont understand why people cant break down the garbage in the bathroom to make it actually fit, it reminded me of something God revealed to me a while ago. The reason people dont do things the way I want them to or the way I would do things for others, is because they aren't me!!!! That thought never dawned on me before!!!! Others dont think or act like me because they aren't me. That can feel a bit frustrating! But I think we can deal with it like you've taught us....model it and live by example!! Not the answer we want to hear but I think after time they will come around!! I am loving Blinkist!!! I've never been a reader at all!! But I am enjoying the condensed version of books!!! I feel so smart....lol!!! Thanks for sharing this with us Dawn!!!
So nice to hear about the well! You three ladies work so well together with your different personalities!
I love the way you say the words, “bag” and “always.”🥰 Thanks for the video, Dawn!
I’m motivated to declutter now!
This Dorothy is so glad to hear about Dorothy’s House. Thank you for facilitating the project, it will help so many.
Question- Do you have recycling where you live? I see so many people throw things into trash cans that I would be putting into recycling
Another Question- is there a trash can in the kids rooms and the study area?
When we updated our bathroom we added medicine cabinets that have mirrors and we put 2 large mirrored cabinets in. I love that all I do is open the mirrored medicine cabinet and I can see everything. Something like that in your bathroom could give each of the kids their own section
It’s actually really nice to know that these little bits still show up in your house too and it’s just a normal part of upkeep.
As a family, decluttering has been a work in progress. Our child, who is now grown, is very good at decluttering. I have always make him be a part of doing chores with the family and being responsible with taking care of his things, with assistance, with the exception of laundry. Picking up and Putting Away (PUPA) seems to be a key way of keeping a neat space. I struggle, too, but like I said, we are a work in progress, just like our walk in our faith!
I knew this group could raise the money. These ladies are amazing. So excited they got to start early. I haven’t tried any of them yet. I don’t have a Bundt pan. I’m hoping to get one for Christmas.
If you are able, check your local thrift stores if you don't get one for Christmas, I feel like ours always has a Bundt pan.
Dawn, you are a treasure! My husband knows the sound of your voice because I stay current with your videos. I love the Bundt cake cookbook and my church small group loves when I make your pumpkin spice cake. Can't wait to get my decluttering devo...ordered some for Christmas presents!! You've made SUCH an impact on me, my house and my family in turn. Blessings!!
When deciding to donate something (for example the blue container you got from the dollar store), the reason to donate isn't always about donating something amazing, its also about keeping stuff out of landfill. I may not go to the op shop (thift shop) to specifically buy that item, but if i see it and need it i'll think thats great, will save me from buying a new one.
This may not be true in your area, but where I live, Goodwill sends truckloads of stuff to the landfill - stuff that’s not actually sellable or so cheap that it’s not worth the effort to mess with it. So we need to be realistic about what we kick down the road for someone else to deal with.
An extreme amount of donated goods end up in landfills or even shipped to less fortunate islands for locals to pick out any usable items from trash items, most of which the locals deem as unusable/trash and it stays in a dumping ground on that island.
We have a swap shop at our recycling center where you can pick up stuff for free. That blue comtainer would be gone fairly quickly.
@@elizabethsokol2545 I’m so curious how your town/city is able to make this work. I live in a city of 170,000 people. For a short time we had a swap shop for just sewing/art/crafting/school supplies and even on that limited of a scale, it could not be sustained. However, there is a VERY small shop at the landfill where you can recycle cans of paint. I think that works because a very small number of people do actually know or remember it’s there, but that small number who actually take advantage of the free paint keep that much out of the annual hazardous waste drop off.
@@flynn1a The next town over started a "swap shop" at the dump by opening a shed, staffed with volunteers, that accepts used items "too good" to throw out. They have a variety of items ranging from kids toys, books and movies to household items. A volunteer stated in a 2021 article that the "swap shop" saves the town $200,000 in waste disposal.
My town received a grant to build a shed for our "swap shop" at our recycling center and is staffed by volunteers. They have everything: cds, dvds, picture frames, christmas ornaments, cards, school supplies, craft supplies, toys, records, dishes, art and even furniture. If stuff doesn't move in about 2 weeks, they have to make room but good stuff goes quickly.. It is really useful for finding or donating items like the plastic case in the video, but the hours are limited to 2 hours per day, twice a week. We also have anothet shed for our "book exchange".
For specific items, I try to find organizations that can use them. For example, I donated plastic flower pots to a park with a gardening program. Most recently, I had small box of items that I thought could be used for crafting and found a gift shop that works with autistic kids that said they can use it. I also found a church that told me that they don't throw out their rummage sale donations but save them for tbe next year. They have found what doesn't sell one year, will often sell the next. They also give away free stuff at the end of the sale.
Hope this helps.
Ah! I hope Tom doesn't look into the medicine cabinet and say, "uh oh, we've only got one bottle of Ibuprofen left -- better stock up." 😂
Oh gosh, I didn't think of that, LOL!!!!
😂😂😂
Too funny 😂
I had the same exact thought, because that’s what my husband would do!
My thoughts exactly!! We only have one bottle…must get another one in case we run out…as someone lifts a full bottle and takes two out!
I appreciate that you give permission to throw some things away... obviously we want to be conscious of the environment but like many things in life decluttering/ trash gathering is often a triage situation. You have to prioritize and be realistic about if it is going to get to the donation center...and if not throw it away.
I have 3 bins of clothes I am going thru this weekend. It will be nice to get our closet under control. 😊 You are inspiring! I love the trash bag therapy. ❤ I got your cookbook. I am putting it in a binder and adding a bundt pan and giving it to my granddaughter for her birthday. She loves to cook. I am so happy about the well. Great job!!!
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It made me feel so much better seeing the dirty dishes on your girls desk. I find it so frustrating finding all the mess all the time. Also same toothpaste situation here as well.
I love the shower dispenser you have installed. We installed one about 7 years ago and we love it. Two for me and two for the mister. Keeps things much tidier than multiple bottles on the shelf or tun ledge.
I liked having everyone each have their own toothpaste mainly for keeping their 'mouth germs' to themselves, but also, preferences. And responsibility of taking care of their tube - and keeping theirs clean / orderly. I LOVE watching your videos..... thank you!
But I NEED that little blue box! I can’t find one anywhere! I put sewing bobbins in them. One persons trash is another ones treasure!
Ditto! Don't need it but I know people would be thrilled to have it.
I commented before your update on Dorothy's house. Congratulations!!!! Thank you to everyone who helped to make that happen. Dawn...WAY TO GO GIRL! WOOHOO!💜
I loved seeing the inside of drawers and cabinets. It helps me to see that we are not the only ones that have a mostly tidy house, but sometimes chaotic drawers and cabinets 😀
Great video. I accidentally tidied my study while watching it. Worked like magic. On names for black bags in the Uk generally bin bags. Labelled refuse sacks which captures the unwillingness zeitgeist far too perfectly!
LOL!!! Yes! Garbage Bag Therapy!!! That’s so true, I love seeing it all leave my house. I feel so light and less stressed.
Dawn, what makes this a great video is that for those of us still in the middle of the "onion" we see that it does get easy and one small trash bag sounds amazing to be able to pull from all the rooms in your home ;)
Oh my gosh Dawn! I am so relieved to know it's not just my kids who get the toothpaste EVERYWHERE!
I always go thru the house and garage and pole barn to look for garbage before garbage day. I was blessed by a new friend of my husbands who helped him clean up is pole barn, an answer to prayer!!!...and his friend said he did not want my husband to retrieve any thing from the pile, there was a"big trailer full " of only "burnable stuff"!!!!!!!!!....and then there were several containers of other "trash"....well me, the wife sees a plastic shallow bin , I grabbed it!!!!....then I saw a rusty old tool box I had never seen before, low and behold there were some shiny brass screws!!!!..I hustled that box into the house and separated everything and did throw the majority of the contents. I am you could say OCCD?I have too touch alot of things as I am decluttering, It takes time , I do it fairly quickly. I will say Dawn , you are very motivating to get the mindset going., after watching every videoI finally grabbed a black trash bag to put clothes in to throw or donate, my hardest section to declutter ,YEAH, I am making slow progress..
So thankful that you are willing to show the messy areas and the reality of raising kids. Even as a minimalist, there are going to still be gross areas like that toothpaste bin. No lids, toothpaste goo sticking to everything - its so relatable and made me laugh in solidarity.
As someone who is neurodivergent and struggles with OCD and anxiety, I have zero tolerance for clutter, it can be debilitating for me. But unfortunately, I also have chronic fatigue and struggle to keep on top of anything. So, my house always feels out of control and overwhelming.
I relate to this so much!!
Although it sounds extreme, it sounds like extreme minimalism would benefit you. Literally living with essentials. That way any energy you do have can be used constructively.
I think there are a lot of us out there, Amanda ❤
@@ericawhitfield9289 Yes I am in a similar position and the more I get rid of (a lot more than Dawn) the more I can function, feel well in my home and feel like I'm living again.
Hello Amanda! I have felt this way for years but with the help of Dawn, Flylady and especially the Lord we can overcome and get our homes in shape. We just cannot give up! I always wish I could get it done quickly but with all the other obligations that we have I realize it will take some time. WE CAN DO IT!!!! Blessings, Val
I'm grabbing my trash bag! This video came just at the right time. I was just looking around the room overwhelmed by the inventory that my well intentioned relatives and friends have given my two year old twins. Sooooo many pieces to pick up and manage EVERY SINGLE DAY! They are like tiny tornadoes. I have such guilt about getting rid of this stuff but it's just gotta go! Thank you for your videos!
I'm so happy that they started work on the well!! 🤩😍 Their faces were full of pure joy! ❤️
Great video as always. Yes regarding acknowledging what you've accomplished. I recently was getting down on myself for not getting anything done,,,then I started writing down everything I did complete in my normal day. It was an eye opener for me to see how much I do get done around the house, and just never give myself credit for. The bigger eye opener was my family can also see what is getting done around the and not by magic fairies. I'm not saying this as a put down on my family, cuz I so enjoy doing these house items. But when I'm feeling overwhelmed, it's easier for me to know that I need to ask for help, as well as when I look back at the list it also helps me to see what items are at a point that I can now hand that over to someone else to manage. This really helps during up and down seasons, tax time, holidays, etc when time just seems to get shorter everyday. Thanks again.
I loved this video! I’m total doing this tomorrow with my children.
Also, I love that you say “I love you”. I love you too. I’ve been watching your videos for years and love everything you’ve taught. Thank you!! So grateful for you.
Love it! I do this therapy all of the time. My husband gets annoyed but it’s fine with me because we can access the things we need and love.
Dawn, well done on gathering donations and allowing us to sow into good things for our friends in Mexico. And we don’t need exciting videos…we need you sharing what’s on your heart. We love YOU and all that you do to make our own lives better.
Dawn your so real. Love watching your clearance. You inspired me to clear half my christmas decorations, I've had for years. I Asked around and found an enthusiastic person who really wanted them all, as they have small grandchildren, and that made me very happy, they were happy and I feel such relief to have breathing space, thanks so much Dawn, lizzie from Cheshire uk
Hi Dawn! I love your videos! A note of caution about ibuprofen ... It's a catch 22! The pill you take for joint pain, breaks down the cartilage in your joints! I still use it occasionally, but I found eating raw spinach every day created fewer aches and pains, a pleasant surprise!
I’ve never understood why people don’t put lids back on toothpaste. It’s confounding.
Kids don’t lol. It’s sooo annoying but I’m sure I did the same thing when I was a kid
I would imagine a lot of us who watch dawn understand not putting caps on. Not that we could give a reason that's logical, but we get it.
Yes! I agree! I like the ones with flip caps.
@@tammy1308 yes. It’s been decades since I’ve bought a toothpaste that had a screw on cap. There’s been flip tops since my son was a child and he’s in his 30s now.
It's not the toothpaste in my house- my dad has an inability to put the lid on the pb jar. Or the mayo jar...
Wow, I actually grabbed a trash bag and went around my house during this video! We don't have kids in the house, so I didn't think I'd find much, but I got a half full trash bag. Then I rolled right in to cleaning the bathroom fixtures and the cat box, and now I feel way better!
Thank you for sharing your drawer and doors. Sooo excited for Dorothy's House getting their well now!!
I do this with 3 bags! 😅 One for trash, one for plastic and one for paper. I find it easier to sort my recycling as I go
Yesterday I took a big box and a grocery bag to donation I decided to go thru my regular decor I want to change my style to less is more. After christmas I plan to do a whole house declutter and organization. Its a very freeing experience. I love your channel it gives great motivation.
I absolutely LOVE your comment of “we are prioritizing our mental health over this stuff” !! What a perfect way to put this into perspective!!! Thank you!! N
I like your comment about the owners desk and just straightening the piles...I am implementing that with my husband's desk and counter! lol Thank you!
It’s true that not everything is worth donating. One of our local charity shops has had to pay extra to have all their rubbish taken away because they had so much, and it was all stuff that had been donated but it was dirty/stained/bobbly/broken/worthless junk, and that seems so sad because less money will actually be going to the charity. 😔
Our local thrift store started with a sign and putting a similar notice up on their social media to be mindful of what is being donated for that very reason.
THIS was so helpful!! I walked around the house cleaning and decluttering while the video was playing, without the overwhelm! Thank you!
❤ I have been following you for awhile now. I drifted away for awhile but today I decided to watch your video and I was feeling sore tired unmotivated but then I got up and grabbed a bag,and then another bag,and then a third. 🎉
Then I did the laundry.
I think I’ve drifted back to your message. Thank you for your consistency especially because I’m not ❤🙏
I literally just said out loud to my kid I am out of decisions right now. 🤦♀️ Like literally when you were like it isn't something you need to make decisions about. Thank goodness. Give me easy. I am on empty right now.
I just love this channel!!! It’s been such a blessing how put things in perspective ie keeping the memories and it’s ok to let the objects go. It really does make a difference mentally to have less stuff and a tidy space
Yes you’re doing a great job as a mom and content creator ❤ thank you for all the help!
A mason jar with a lid for embroidery floss and ribbons works well with our kids. It’s satisfying to stuff it all back in there.
Thanks, Dawn! Filled my bag in an area im planning to turn into a mudroom while listening!
So I’m done with way to much everything. I have taken 6 boxes or more of donations. When I need motivation I watch you. Honestly has changed my excitement in cleaning and organizing my home.
You need a toothpaste dispenser from amazon. Insert the tube, they press the button, a tiny bit comes out. We love ours for our six kids.
I had great luck with 4 kids using the silicone toothpaste caps with the little slit. The kids did not do well with the dispenser.
Awesome news about the well!!! The truck being near is a “God wink”. 💜
giving permission to throw things away instead of fretting about where to donate is SO POWERFUL and needs to be talked about more. there is so much guilt about throwing things away that it can be paralyzing to the process.
I love how you didn’t show your kids bedrooms. Refreshing on this platform 😄
Thrilled to hear about all the donations collected for Dorothy's house. What a blessing for them all!
Your doing a great job as a mom wifey person !!!!😊