Get Organized HQ (A FREE Virtual Conference!): and again, it’s all FREE, just use this link to sign up: cli.re/FREE-Ticket And I'd love to hear your favorite home hacks :) I hope you have a great day!! - Dawn
I don't know why, but every time you call yourself a "messy" person....it irks me!!! I think you should say that you used to be a person who allowed too much stuff into her home or a person who could not manage ALL the stuff in her home. I love you and your channel.
Hi Dawn, I love you & your videos! Thank you so much for helping me on my downsizing journey! You're always so upbeat and your videos are so clear with just enough details to be a great guide. Also, fyi, I can't get the Free Virtual Conference link to work. I tried several links on this page & your FB page & always get this message: "This site can't be reached." Thanks for any help getting to the right page.
Dawn another paper hack is to take a picture of the flyer, wedding invitation, or any document that just need the information. Then the paper can be recycled. I find that having the picture of the information I need is a great way to always have it when I need it. Then when the event has past the photo can just be deleted.
You can also make an attachment in your Google calendar with the photo taken that way when you need to go to the event you don't have to flip through all your pictures in your phone the picture is right in the calendar.
Everyone that is struggling don’t worry about the title minimalist . Just think that you will be a more cleaner and more organized person . I used to be a hot mess . I decluttered 75% of my stuff as that was stuff I was not using 6 years ago . Now I declutter quickly . Having sooo much stuff only is stressful and you will not miss it . I honestly don’t remember 95% of the stuff I got rid of . If you can’t let it go definitely have that time will tell as it helps you truly see you did not need it
Dawn, we love you because you are SO REAL. You are my friend next door. You never make it all look like a perfect process, you show us the obstacles, the real world, practical solutions. I stumbled across and IG post the other day where the header was “You don’t need a bunch of fancy organizing products and perfect drawers with high end gadgets” and then she proceeded to fill the drawer with a bunch of bamboo organizers that fit the drawer perfectly and filled it with all her fancy new kitchen tools. What?! I’m out. You show us the real deal- a repurposed Gladware container here, a Dollar Store bin there and a process- not once and done. Well done!
I have always had "stuff" but when I was my parents' caregivers at night and weekends and still working a 40 hour job, my house became a disaster area. My parents have moved to their heavenly home now and I have been following your channel for awhile. The comment you said to ask, "do I want to maintain my inventory " has been the most helpful of any advice I have ever heard. I am slowly getting rid of stuff! My husband is not very complimentary of my progress, which hurts, but I just come back to your smiling face for encouragement. You are wise beyond your years! I love you!
Janet, my husband wasn't quite on board with this process when I started either but now after a year + later and TONS of donations/throwing away he is appreciating all the effort. Hang in there. It's worth it for YOU.
"Do I want to manage this much inventory" has been the most helpful to me also!!!! Thank you Dawn!!! I'm not where I used to be and I still have a long way to go! But I am not stopping! I love all the little places in my home and car that I have organized.
@@BB-sk9hf He is a good man. We have been married 47 years. It's just that he makes me feel like I have never been good enough in anything with his comments.
For those out there who need to organize a dorm room, we found that using packing cubes for socks, shorts, undies, tank tops, dental, eyecare are a really helpful item. When unpacking at the dorm, leave these items in packing cubes and put in drawers or shelves. That way when the student returns home you can lift them from drawers into suitcases. Also, the ones that look like small boxes ( shorter than cubes and more rectangular) can work the same. Wish we knew this a few years ago. College students and assisted living folks really live minamally or they are just unable to manage it. Also, use a wagon (sports one) and large luggage with wheels to haul stuff in dorm. So much easier than carrying it all in.
I’ve discovered that the feeling of a welcoming home is not one that necessarily is filled with all the trendy things, but one that is cleared out so that people feel like THEY are what you have room for; not a bunch of stuff that leaves no room for the people.
Good point about how you still have everything you need! When I look at Dawn's home, I don't see lack; I see an abundance of peace! I don't think she's extreme at all. The kids have toys in their rooms, the kitchen has every tool you might need, and have you seen how many throw pillows she has? ;) It always inspires me to simplify more!
Putting a donation/get rid of bin in my teen son's room is brilliant! I get so frustrated with him when I have to go through his things to do that. ((Smacks palm to forehead)) It never occurred to me to empower him and give him the tool to participate. Dawn, you're always a revelation! Love your videos. And yes, I signed up for Get Organized as soon as I watched your video.
I'm doing the same thing. I'm so tired of rewashing clothes and finding out he actually didn't wear them because _____ but he put them on the floor so I thought they were dirty.
I just want to say thank you for your inspiration. I am 62, 3 kids and am starting to declutter my world. It will be slow due to my time constraints but I am claiming small victories. Did a bathroom declutter with my 24 year old daughter and 2 large garbage bags later it is heavenly!!!
Hi Dawn! Everytime I start to feel overwhelmed I head straight to TH-cam, pick one of your videos to watch and sit down with a cup of tea! Your channel is my therapy 😀😀 I always come away motivated and re focused. Thank You Dawn you are amazing!
I do that same thing but with coffee 🙃 Dawn is my go to… I just wish I could physically have her in my home to help me when I get caught up on something!
I love your attitude towards toys. Some of my fondest memories growing up was being creative with one or 5 of my siblings. We didn't have many toys, but what I did have a remember fondly. What fun it was being creative with the silliest things❤
You said Ironically you all still have everything you need in your minimalist home. I have a favorite small hardware store (Ace) and the reason I love it is because even though its like an eighth of the size of the Home Depot stores, they always have exactly what I need and they know exactly where it is. As far a hardware stuff goes. Now, they don't have room size rugs and chandeliers or bathroom sinks. But thats not what Im looking for when I need small home repair type things. I need to make my home more like Ace than Home Depot.
Thank you, Dawn! You are so right about toys! I had a small toy box of toys when I was little. My favorite toys were my Lincoln Logs, my little plastic farm animals, and my swing. I loved building with the Lincoln Logs. I used to take my plastic farm animals into the grass. I would take sticks and make fences for them. I had a huge homemade swing with pipes and heavy chains and a wooden seat. I could swing so high! As I got older, I loved jacks. Children don't need a lot of toys.
Recently, a member of my church was doing a huge fund-raiser yard sale. The proceeds were going to his nephew who had to undergo a double lung transplant. I decluttered my whole gosh dang house, and donated it ALL to this event. I was able to simplify my life, as well as help a child of God who was in desperate need. (The funds raised exceeded their goal, so yay!!!)
You are right about toys. Sometimes my 5 year old grandson gets so overwhelmed by all his choices. I have been trying to give him books and crafting activities so we can read or do projects together.
Empowering your kids to be responsible for donations is a great and time saving idea. I also agree that categorising and creating boundaries is the key and also encouraging yourself and others to leave some spaces empty or not completely full is also beneficial. A good mantra or poem to teach kids is “Toss the waste, Make a space, Have a place, If not donate.”
I just want to say thank you for helping me simplify and declutter my home. I'm currently going through a health emergency, and cleaning and tidying is just at the bottom on the priority list right now. Because there is so little to inventory we can keep on top of things, and the other day when people were coming over it took us 10 minutes to clean up and make the house presentable (not that anyone would have cared about a dirty house)
So wonderful to see you on a Monday!!!!!! Our home is a ton better because of you. I have been following you from the beginning. I appreciate you more than you will ever know!! 💖💖💖
I love, love LOVE the "make your own drawers" hack and have been doing it for years. We have a fairly new home and they put one of those pantry cabinets in the kitchen and a tower cabinet in the bathroom and the plastic bins have been a godsend in both. Since we don't plan to move again (spent almost 20 years o the move in the military) I have gotten attractive ones that match. It was worth the extra bit of money to get the nicer ones, but I also like the fact that they can be wiped out if any debris gets into the bottom. I also love making the boundaries the bad guy, as you have mentioned in previous videos. I only have so much storage space, so that limits what I can keep. We've even carried this system out to our garage and it has helped tremendously!
Hi Dawn, I think it is a real challenge to do what I call 2.0 videos or "what's next?" after de-cluttering, but you hit it out of the park with this one. Constant reminders on why we went thru all of this in the first place and then the absolute joy in seeing what happens next. I am as inspired by this type of video as I am the actual original de-cluttering and I think I speak for more than myself. While I think the original de-cluttering videos (getting rid of 85% are important to see in the beginning) are encouraging NOW the idea becomes how to maintain and fine tune the rest. It may not seem as dramatic, but reassessing and "tweaking" are a skill too. You did great on this one! Thanks.
Another clothing challenge is to hang all your clothes with the hook turning the wrong direction. After ever laundry cycle place clothing back up facing the correct direction. After a few months you can see all the wrong facing items that we are not using. It makes donating those items a lot easier.
This was one of your best videos. I love the half-full rule. I used to feel like I was wasting space if I didn't fill the storage area completely but the peace of mind from seeing "empty space" far outweighs that feeling.
I loved that you kept in the dead air while you were looking for the term "stress free". This is one of many amusing presentation techniques used by Caroline Winkler, whom you mentioned in this vlog. Her take on organization from a designer's perspective was awesome. I love you both!
Thank you for another wonderful video; “The Best of Dawn”! 😂 I wanted to tell you something that happened just this afternoon. My husband is (finally!) on board with simplifying our small home. He even went through many of his clothes this weekend and gave up several coffee cups, which are overflowing out of the cabinet. I’ve tried to be careful to not “make” him give his things up and I so appreciate your wisdom with this advice. But, I digress! What happened this afternoon was actually two things. 1. For CHristmas, someone sent me a whole AMAZON BOX of tea that I hated. I’ve kept it around, feeling guilty about getting rid of it. Today I decided it had to go. I started to take the time to open each box and take the tea out in order to recycle the boxes. Then I remembered what you said, giving us all permission to pitch the whole thing at this point. Later we can work on recycling (which we normally do). All those little boxes full of nasty tear went into our garbage bag. Winning! 2. We had a jar of dog treats from our two dogs that were about twice the size of our current little rescue. Those two larger dogs passed TWO YEARS ago and our sweet little mix doesn’t even like those treats. Oh, also, the lid broke on the jar since I moved it to the floor. We finally decided to let the treats go today. Yes, into the trash. My poor husband took them out one or two at a time to put into the trash. Then, you came into my mind and I said, “you’re going to hate me, but let’s just throw the whole jar away!”. My husband was more than happy to do that and didn’t hate me at all. 😉 Next, I’m working on simplifying my posts! Sorry for the length, but wanted you to know how you’ve impacted our home. Thank you, again!
I was raised by paper stickers and bought that into our marriage. Now when I pick up our mail (we are empty nest folks) I sort it into bills/action [Sunday basket/ F.A.C.E (Flylady)] his time will tell, my time will tell and trash. Wish I had this tip when I was a newlywed, but grateful to have Time Will Tell as my last piece. ❤
I wish I found you when my kids were younger, but their 11 &13 now and we still have a lot of stuff… I thought we were pretty minimal, but thanks to you I’m continuously moving forward:)
My daughter's school does a clothing fundraiser, we bring in bags of old clothes and shoes to donate and the school gets paid per pound. This gives me a very good (guilt free) excuse to get rid of even more clothes. I got rid of 75% of our clothes about a year ago and still have 2 boxes to donate, along with even more in our donation bins in the closet!! thankyou for all your help Dawn! changed my life, even though I still have alot to declutter
The "time will tell" has worked wonders. Also, one of your viewers suggested taking a pic with your phone of items that are time sensitive such as a wedding invitation is another great idea to cut down on paper clutter. I love these hacks you and your viewers suggest. I feel my routines in my house run smoother because of them. Keep up the good work.
I love Caroline Winkler! And her organization video was SO GOOD. Her explanation of visual simplification really resonated with me too. The idea of a landing space makes so much sense.
I have used that mott: Everything has a home since we moved and I feel so much freedom!!!! People have come to visit me and one guy said where do you keep your papers? LOL! I share the motto with everybody and some people just glaze over or the lightbulb goes on so THANKYOU!
My home is always a hot mess. Last week I decided to start where the biggest disaster was ( kitchen/dining) and get it decluttered. All my canning supplies found a new home on a garage shelving unit, jars, recipe books and canners. My dining table & bench finally were clear for the first time since Spring. Next will be my craft room and sewing room ( 2 spaces). I look forward to the declutter/organization series in September because it is all hard for me.
Kitchen drawer option is exactly what I've been looking for. Lower cabinets are the worst! Now, I need a study area for my two college students that are attending online. They keep using my kitchen table and it gets so messy. Love you, have a great and wonderful day!
I ran a Family Child Care and the children were so very happy! I had less toys in my child care for 8 children than most child cares had for 1 child. We did lots of fun creative play. We had a garden, played in the snow, did lots of painting and messy work, block play and we had lots of boxes to build with
Also, with dorm rooms, if you hang a mesh laundry basket on a towel rack, doorknob or wardrobe pull, it gets it off the horizontal space ..the floor. Also, shelf risers on back of desk gives more shelving. Turning cubes sideways can store food on top shelf of desk for quick access and on a horizontal mostly unused space.
We got a lovely bedding set from my grandma when we got her bedroom suit. I loved it because it was hers but I didn't love it because it's not my taste. For my birthday, I got what I wanted. Just boxed up the whole set last night (freshly laundered) and it's read to donate (between neverending thunderstorms!).
I have to tell you the fact that you always end with “I love you” is so touching to me. I can tell you mean it. You put 110% into the media you give us. Thank you. And I love you too. 😊
I have watched you for so many years and it’s slowly….really slowly….sinking in that I just have too much stuff. I’m not lazy. I’m overwhelmed. Thank you.
Dawn, I came across your channel after discovering some of Cass’s videos early this summer. I can’t tell you how much your videos have helped me declutter and actually want *less* stuff to manage in my apartment. I have a husband and four young children (8 and under). Your tips and just positive attitude have helped make the process so much more enjoyable. Big fan girl of Dana as well. Love you so much 💕
Dawn i am so grateful for you and your messaging. I'm a substitute teacher and decided to really tackle the clutter in my home this summer. It is certainly a work on progress but I'm beginning to feel the benefits. Also, I know you worry about how to send your message differently for everyone to "get it". Just keep doing what you're doing! You're amazing!!! P.s. I love that you and Cass quote each other 😊
I like you the best out of all the decluttering mentors.🦓You stand out in the crowd (in a good way) I will say that imagination is a wonderful thing to keep young minds healthy but kids still do need some toys. My sister and I barely had any toys when we were kids. My husband thinks that I am strange because I will stop to look at toys in the shops. Seems I am yearning for toys as an adult because I didn't have them as a kid.
Aw, I hope you buy yourself a toy once in awhile. I know that’s a strange thing to say in a discussion about minimalism but it sounds like something you have really missed and that would make you happy, even if temporarily. Keep a small amount and then you can always donate it later but do buy yourself a toy 🧸
@@sheilaenglish3293 Thank you Sheila. I do like my model horses. Growing up in a spartan environment was not ideal but it could have been worse. I do like to give toys to kids but it seems they just want the latest tech devices. Can't see my niece and nephew even having the patience to do a puzzle.
I can’t believe how much I have decluttered in the past month. Thanks for the hints and motivation. I’m not anywhere near done but I am enjoying the small victories.
The time-will-tell bin has helped me a lot. City news magazine that I should read but never do, union newsletter that I should read but never do etc etc. Well, if I decide to read it I'll pull it out of the time-will-tell bin. I've even put in a few flattish objects in there: it seems a good a place as any to store for a few months until I know they are safe to check.
I tackled a few areas in my home, and filled up a few bags. My 5 year old got super excited my all the organizing that she decided to do her room too, with my help of course. She didn’t have a hard time letting things go at all. And she was so proud of her craft desk when it was done and she actually SAT DOWN AND USED IT!!! Thank you. You started a cascade effect.
You are always my number one Dawn! I just want to say that you making these videos that sometimes repeats info you have shared in other videos really, really works for me. I am the onion peeler and I get inspired to get braver and get rid of more. Ive gone thru my kitchen 4 times already and each time something goes out.
My husband and I decided to go through our clothes this weekend. He literally filled two garbage bags full, within 30 minutes. Didn't try anything on, just started chucking. So proud of him. Me on the other hand, I want to put it on and see how it looks, now that I'm post-baby far enough to not wear maternity or blame "the baby weight". But I still found myself keeping tighter fitting items that I didn't feel great in, and had to adjust. I found that when I would put on the flowy top that didn't require me to suck in or wear "non-muffin top pants", those are my favorite. Those are my go-to. Those are the ones I don't question and end up passing over. Those are the ones I should give closet real estate to, and let someone else enjoy the clothes that don't flatter me. When it comes to duplicates, we had family over and my aunt needed a bigger serving bowl but I only had 2 and they had been used. My mother in law was like "oh, you should get more bowls." I said "Why? We don't host often enough to need them." And it's the truth. She has a huge drawer of serving spoons & such, and a cabinet full of serve-ware and Tupperware. 1. I don't want to store it all. 2. I am really not the hosting type, so if I don't cater to that, we're less likely to have it at my house. LOL!
Good morning Dawn. I agree that we need to continue to decrease our inventory in order to get our home simplified. I can see how Dana ‘s container concept has helped you do the same. I especially like the basket in the kitchen cabinet that uses the “unusable” space. I’ve signed up for the seminar and look forward to seeing you there! Congrats on being on page 1. You deserve it! 👏🏻
Sometimes you need someone to teach you and tell you things more than once. Your brain kind of takes what it needs. This time for me it hit me with the dupes. Even having more Glases than you actually can use means having more to manage. Dawn you rock❤️. Thank you and please never give up to tell us how to simplify
I Have been decluttering forever thanks to the minimalist mom. Just like she says is a process, it is hard but it is doable. Now when I want to buy something I just put the money in a buy for later bank account. Lo and behold I went on vacation using that money. The house feels lighter and I have reduced my stress tremendously. Go for it. It’s worth it.
100% with you on the toy thing! Not because I've ever read any research, but purely because I have watched my four kids over the past 14.5 years. We keep only a small number of imaginative toys (like good quality building blocks, open ended Lego, costume bin, etc), because those are the only things they gravitated to, even in the sea of toys they've been given through the years.
Dawn, you’ve been a complete inspiration to me since I found you. We have spent the last 23 days getting ready to move 1500 miles, and so many people are asking why it’s been easy to get our house ready for sale. YOU are my answer and I’m telling everyone so! Following your tips and minimalist mindset has made all the difference in my life, and you’ve then given me peace during this chaotic time. Thank you thank you thank you for your TH-cam channel and your inspiration. I’m indebted to you!
Great video - thank you! I would think; “I cannot hear anything new about decluttering, can I?” And yes I did!! I love the question: “would you buy it if no one else would see it? “ You probably pinpointed my biggest shopping problem!!
All great hacks, but using bins to create drawers in cabinets & closets has been a total game changer in my home. I wanted to become more of a minimalist but didn’t know where to start until I found your video on “The Silent To-do List” last year while packing my house for a cross country move. I actually think of myself as a minimalist now & I’m so happy with the changes this mindset have made in my home & life. Love your channel & you!
The thing about kids 100%! And I have wanted to have old fashioned wood toys and cotton dolls for my kids and I just realized it's a really good idea even for their health! Reducing the plastic toys in your house reduces the chemical exposure for your kids!! Also a little boy I knew had a huge playroom full of toys and it gave me anxiety so I tidied it all up and put it in containers and he came in and it was like he thought that was wrong and on purpose messed it all up again. He had way too many toys
Dawn, you continue to inspire and motivate me! I hear your voice all the time when dealing with the things in my home. Thanks to you, my husband and I are creating a simpler, kinder, guilt free environment to live in! THANK YOU for all that you do!
Marie kondo helped me get started and i went through about 80% of my stuff. However the 20 remaining was the REALLY HARD stuff. You are helping me go through it and i am feeling SO relieved.... thank you so much
I really love the idea of pairing down closet to 33 items without getting rid of anything. Putting the items in bags without actually getting rid of it; takes risk out & makes it less scary!
Just wanted to share that I have been putting the contents in the donation box on the free give away FB page in my area. So far I have made 5 people happy (edit : today!!) 😃 Managing the posts is a bit much though, so I may need to give myself permission to bin stuff. Thanks for keeping us motivated Dawn.
Thank you again, I’ve been decluttering since January and this past week we got the sheds sorted (the last big job, woohoo!) I’m so glad we have done this. I started when I got ill and am so glad I did, now at least the house stays tidy even if I can’t run around tidying up. Love your vibe and relaxing watching all your videos.
Dawn, you are just so dang adorable! You're like a wholesome little ray of sunshine. just discovered your channel, and while I have been a clean and organization "freak" ( as my friends and family lovingly call me) for a long time, I just recently decided to really minimalize my home. I have come a long way, but your videos have given me the extra push to finish the job!
Thanks for another great video to help me to keep going with pairing down. 4 years ago we renovated our kitchen. All the bottom cabinets are drawers. People thought we where crazy. But it is a gamer changer!
As a teenager I used to be super organized, neat and tidy. I was proud of my bedroom. Then trauma happened and I totally lost my mind, and my organization. I'm now 57 and a new grama. My catch phrase for this time in my life is "taking back purple". Which means, getting back my "good" clean, organized habits and making my house a home to be proud of. I know this will be a journey, but well worth it. I'm considering making a personal blog, so that next birthday I can see how far I've come. Thank you for your inspiration, and practical tips to help me on my path.
I love hack number 10 🥰 I have been struggling a little with purchasing items lately because people say I need decor so I get it then I get bored so i get rid of it, this hack is just what I needed to hear thank you xx
What a delightful video. A beautiful, animated presenter, a lovely tidy home, ten great hacks and your hair in a style that suits you so well. The whole thing put together causes shoulders to relax and drop to a comfortable position. Thank you sooo much.
My latest home hack is eating minimalist. I’m basically eating carnivore now. I was vegan for 4 years, keto for about 13 months, and now I pretty much eat beef and eggs. My grocery shopping is so minimal and easy! I don’t have to stress about food shopping at all anymore. I’ve been on this food experimentation journey to lose weight and feel better. I didn’t think about how eating this way would also impact my minimalist journey. I can’t believe how much I love the side benefits of minimal shopping, food prep, storage, containers, and gadgets. Eating minimally is my best minimalist hack ever. (p.s. I’ve lost 65 pounds so far, am almost never hungry, and feel amazing). Thanks for your videos. I watch all the time and have learned a lot from you! Love from Iowa ❤️
Oh my goodness-duplicates! My kitchen has this problem haha. I’ve been watching and learning, BUT, just realized I have duplicate and triplicate or more more of things- cooking utensils measuring spoons and cups etc. I even bought cute little baskets for all the “extra” stuff! I guess I’ll have some extra baskets and empty spots on the shelves because you’re absolutely right, I don’t need the 10! Yes 10! Spatulas I’m housing right now, or the “extra” measuring spoons that don’t even make a complete set! I’m so glad I feel like I’ve got the “ok” to throw them out or give them away 😂
We need help from messy people that are able to keep it on control. We are not the ones born with the blessing of organización and able to declutter as a breeze. We see that is possible and keeping us on track. Thank you thank you thank you 💜
I continue to love your videos and your message. I just visited my parents and they had clutter on almost every surface. They are elderly so I was trying to help with basic cleaning and that kind of thing. Moving stacks of things just to dust a shelf properly sucked my motivation and energy and made even simple tasks so much harder! I still have way too much stuff but I was shocked at the peace and relief I felt when I came home to (mostly) clear surfaces and a tidier space. I was decluttering along with unpacking when I got home. See you at Get Organized HQ! 💜
I have a hutch with 2 drawers. My aim was to tidy just one. It felt so good and looked much tidier, that I decided to do the other drawer. I now have one drawer half full and the other one is EMPTY!! It feels soooo good. Starting small is the key, it's not so overwhelming. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.
I love your last point regarding - “If no one saw it would you still buy it?” Such a great tool to help fight consumerism and really help you to cultivate a house that makes you happy and content.
Oh my gosssshhh! Just had to pause this video to say THANK you for the tip about creating your own drawers!! I was just asking my husband two nights ago what the heck we can do for our kitchen cabinet that goes really far off to the side so we can’t reach things 🤦🏼♀️ Gosh, thank you so much!
I love watching your tips and tricks, and with the help of “Take your house back” that I started in January of this year it is getting more streamlined and minimal by the day. Thank you!
I love your channel so much! Please do a whole video over toys and how to declutter them. As a mom with three littles, I really would love the guidance!
If you go to her playlist she has an entire playlist on toys, so helpful! From a few years ago when her kids were a bit younger and dealt more with toys
I'm super excited today because I finally have the chance to go through the papers that have been piling up. Especially user manuals! What I'm doing with those is going through and finding the ones that I can download online. That way I can toss out the paper copies. And the ones that I can't find, then I can use office lens or my scanner to digitize!
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And I'd love to hear your favorite home hacks :) I hope you have a great day!! - Dawn
I just got mine yay ! thank you so much and I can't wait 💗
I don't know why, but every time you call yourself a "messy" person....it irks me!!! I think you should say that you used to be a person who allowed too much stuff into her home or a person who could not manage ALL the stuff in her home. I love you and your channel.
Hi Dawn, I love you & your videos! Thank you so much for helping me on my downsizing journey! You're always so upbeat and your videos are so clear with just enough details to be a great guide. Also, fyi, I can't get the Free Virtual Conference link to work. I tried several links on this page & your FB page & always get this message: "This site can't be reached." Thanks for any help getting to the right page.
Why do minimalist leave a couple thing in a covered and not move it's somewhere else
I also can’t get the link to work 😢 thanks for the great video!
Dawn another paper hack is to take a picture of the flyer, wedding invitation, or any document that just need the information. Then the paper can be recycled. I find that having the picture of the information I need is a great way to always have it when I need it. Then when the event has past the photo can just be deleted.
Good idea! You can also immediately put the date on your calendar. I check my calendar every day.
Love this idea- why didn’t I think of that!🤦🏻♀️
You can also make an attachment in your Google calendar with the photo taken that way when you need to go to the event you don't have to flip through all your pictures in your phone the picture is right in the calendar.
The problem is how do I find that picture again among the hundreds of pictures in my phone? LOL.
@@laurac4572 Make a folder?
It never fails. Whenever I watch one of your organizing videos, I stop in the middle of it and clean out a drawer or cupboard! Very therapeutic!
I put her on in my headphones and semi-listen while I clean.. kinda like she's coaching me! ♥️
Me too! So glad I found Minimal Mom!
Everyone that is struggling don’t worry about the title minimalist . Just think that you will be a more cleaner and more organized person . I used to be a hot mess . I decluttered 75% of my stuff as that was stuff I was not using 6 years ago . Now I declutter quickly . Having sooo much stuff only is stressful and you will not miss it . I honestly don’t remember 95% of the stuff I got rid of .
If you can’t let it go definitely have that time will tell as it helps you truly see you did not need it
Yes, the "time will tell" bin is *the best!*
I really don’t miss moving all the stuff around constantly
Dawn, we love you because you are SO REAL. You are my friend next door. You never make it all look like a perfect process, you show us the obstacles, the real world, practical solutions. I stumbled across and IG post the other day where the header was “You don’t need a bunch of fancy organizing products and perfect drawers with high end gadgets” and then she proceeded to fill the drawer with a bunch of bamboo organizers that fit the drawer perfectly and filled it with all her fancy new kitchen tools. What?! I’m out. You show us the real deal- a repurposed Gladware container here, a Dollar Store bin there and a process- not once and done. Well done!
I have always had "stuff" but when I was my parents' caregivers at night and weekends and still working a 40 hour job, my house became a disaster area. My parents have moved to their heavenly home now and I have been following your channel for awhile. The comment you said to ask, "do I want to maintain my inventory " has been the most helpful of any advice I have ever heard. I am slowly getting rid of stuff! My husband is not very complimentary of my progress, which hurts, but I just come back to your smiling face for encouragement. You are wise beyond your years! I love you!
Keep going dear. It'll be worth it in the end. He possibly is just feeling guilty by your progress, even if subconsciously.
Janet, my husband wasn't quite on board with this process when I started either but now after a year + later and TONS of donations/throwing away he is appreciating all the effort. Hang in there. It's worth it for YOU.
"Do I want to manage this much inventory" has been the most helpful to me also!!!! Thank you Dawn!!! I'm not where I used to be and I still have a long way to go! But I am not stopping! I love all the little places in my home and car that I have organized.
Why is your husband not supporting you? I'm sorry you don't have the support you need 💕
@@BB-sk9hf He is a good man. We have been married 47 years. It's just that he makes me feel like I have never been good enough in anything with his comments.
For those out there who need to organize a dorm room, we found that using packing cubes for socks, shorts, undies, tank tops, dental, eyecare are a really helpful item. When unpacking at the dorm, leave these items in packing cubes and put in drawers or shelves. That way when the student returns home you can lift them from drawers into suitcases. Also, the ones that look like small boxes ( shorter than cubes and more rectangular) can work the same. Wish we knew this a few years ago. College students and assisted living folks really live minamally or they are just unable to manage it. Also, use a wagon (sports one) and large luggage with wheels to haul stuff in dorm. So much easier than carrying it all in.
I’ve discovered that the feeling of a welcoming home is not one that necessarily is filled with all the trendy things, but one that is cleared out so that people feel like THEY are what you have room for; not a bunch of stuff that leaves no room for the people.
Yes! Thank you!
Preach!!!!
Good point about how you still have everything you need! When I look at Dawn's home, I don't see lack; I see an abundance of peace! I don't think she's extreme at all. The kids have toys in their rooms, the kitchen has every tool you might need, and have you seen how many throw pillows she has? ;) It always inspires me to simplify more!
Putting a donation/get rid of bin in my teen son's room is brilliant! I get so frustrated with him when I have to go through his things to do that. ((Smacks palm to forehead)) It never occurred to me to empower him and give him the tool to participate. Dawn, you're always a revelation! Love your videos. And yes, I signed up for Get Organized as soon as I watched your video.
I'm doing the same thing. I'm so tired of rewashing clothes and finding out he actually didn't wear them because _____ but he put them on the floor so I thought they were dirty.
@@intherockies He needs a laundry hamper. What is in the hamper gets laundered -- clothes on the floor are his problem! He will learn!!!
I just want to say thank you for your inspiration. I am 62, 3 kids and am starting to declutter my world. It will be slow due to my time constraints but I am claiming small victories. Did a bathroom declutter with my 24 year old daughter and 2 large garbage bags later it is heavenly!!!
Same; this gives me hope! Thank you!!
Hi Dawn! Everytime I start to feel overwhelmed I head straight to TH-cam, pick one of your videos to watch and sit down with a cup of tea! Your channel is my therapy 😀😀 I always come away motivated and re focused. Thank You Dawn you are amazing!
I do that same thing but with coffee 🙃 Dawn is my go to… I just wish I could physically have her in my home to help me when I get caught up on something!
@@Sweetest_of_Seven wouldn't that be the best!
Right?!
Haha 😂 I totally do the same thing! xx
It's always nice to watch someone else doing the cleaning :)
I love your attitude towards toys. Some of my fondest memories growing up was being creative with one or 5 of my siblings. We didn't have many toys, but what I did have a remember fondly. What fun it was being creative with the silliest things❤
Great video Dawn! However, idk if I need more coffee or to grow up but when you said, " lets start in the bathroom with #1" I definitely laughed 😅
Lol!! I know, I heard it when I was editing and was like oh my goodness, did I seriously say that!?! I’m glad it wasn’t tip #2! 🤦🏼♀️😂
You said Ironically you all still have everything you need in your minimalist home. I have a favorite small hardware store (Ace) and the reason I love it is because even though its like an eighth of the size of the Home Depot stores, they always have exactly what I need and they know exactly where it is. As far a hardware stuff goes. Now, they don't have room size rugs and chandeliers or bathroom sinks. But thats not what Im looking for when I need small home repair type things. I need to make my home more like Ace than Home Depot.
My daughter works at the local Ace--just read her this post. She loved it!
Thank you, Dawn! You are so right about toys! I had a small toy box of toys when I was little. My favorite toys were my Lincoln Logs, my little plastic farm animals, and my swing. I loved building with the Lincoln Logs. I used to take my plastic farm animals into the grass. I would take sticks and make fences for them. I had a huge homemade swing with pipes and heavy chains and a wooden seat. I could swing so high! As I got older, I loved jacks. Children don't need a lot of toys.
“We are going to go to the bathroom and start with number 1.”
Dawn, my inner 12-year old is DYING!!!🤣🤣🤣
That was my first thought! Glad I’m not the only one 😂
Recently, a member of my church was doing a huge fund-raiser yard sale. The proceeds were going to his nephew who had to undergo a double lung transplant. I decluttered my whole gosh dang house, and donated it ALL to this event. I was able to simplify my life, as well as help a child of God who was in desperate need. (The funds raised exceeded their goal, so yay!!!)
You are right about toys. Sometimes my 5 year old grandson gets so overwhelmed by all his choices. I have been trying to give him books and crafting activities so we can read or do projects together.
Empowering your kids to be responsible for donations is a great and time saving idea. I also agree that categorising and creating boundaries is the key and also encouraging yourself and others to leave some spaces empty or not completely full is also beneficial.
A good mantra or poem to teach kids is “Toss the waste, Make a space, Have a place, If not donate.”
I just want to say thank you for helping me simplify and declutter my home.
I'm currently going through a health emergency, and cleaning and tidying is just at the bottom on the priority list right now. Because there is so little to inventory we can keep on top of things, and the other day when people were coming over it took us 10 minutes to clean up and make the house presentable (not that anyone would have cared about a dirty house)
Madelyn, I hope your health emergency clears up soon.
Sending you healing vibes! 🫶🌞
Thank you, Dawn, for helping me declutter so I can sell a home I am proud to show. Multiple offers!
So wonderful to see you on a Monday!!!!!! Our home is a ton better because of you. I have been following you from the beginning. I appreciate you more than you will ever know!! 💖💖💖
SAME!! 💖
YES !
+ 1 !
I love, love LOVE the "make your own drawers" hack and have been doing it for years. We have a fairly new home and they put one of those pantry cabinets in the kitchen and a tower cabinet in the bathroom and the plastic bins have been a godsend in both. Since we don't plan to move again (spent almost 20 years o the move in the military) I have gotten attractive ones that match. It was worth the extra bit of money to get the nicer ones, but I also like the fact that they can be wiped out if any debris gets into the bottom. I also love making the boundaries the bad guy, as you have mentioned in previous videos. I only have so much storage space, so that limits what I can keep. We've even carried this system out to our garage and it has helped tremendously!
Wow, Dawn! This is like a "Best of The Minimal Mom" - right here!!!! Great video!
Hi Dawn, I think it is a real challenge to do what I call 2.0 videos or "what's next?" after de-cluttering, but you hit it out of the park with this one. Constant reminders on why we went thru all of this in the first place and then the absolute joy in seeing what happens next. I am as inspired by this type of video as I am the actual original de-cluttering and I think I speak for more than myself. While I think the original de-cluttering videos (getting rid of 85% are important to see in the beginning) are encouraging NOW the idea becomes how to maintain and fine tune the rest. It may not seem as dramatic, but reassessing and "tweaking" are a skill too. You did great on this one! Thanks.
Another clothing challenge is to hang all your clothes with the hook turning the wrong direction. After ever laundry cycle place clothing back up facing the correct direction. After a few months you can see all the wrong facing items that we are not using. It makes donating those items a lot easier.
This was one of your best videos. I love the half-full rule. I used to feel like I was wasting space if I didn't fill the storage area completely but the peace of mind from seeing "empty space" far outweighs that feeling.
I got a smile during your intro when you said “we’re going to the bathroom and start with number one!” 😊
I loved that you kept in the dead air while you were looking for the term "stress free". This is one of many amusing presentation techniques used by Caroline Winkler, whom you mentioned in this vlog. Her take on organization from a designer's perspective was awesome. I love you both!
Thank you for another wonderful video; “The Best of Dawn”! 😂 I wanted to tell you something that happened just this afternoon. My husband is (finally!) on board with simplifying our small home. He even went through many of his clothes this weekend and gave up several coffee cups, which are overflowing out of the cabinet. I’ve tried to be careful to not “make” him give his things up and I so appreciate your wisdom with this advice. But, I digress! What happened this afternoon was actually two things. 1. For CHristmas, someone sent me a whole AMAZON BOX of tea that I hated. I’ve kept it around, feeling guilty about getting rid of it. Today I decided it had to go. I started to take the time to open each box and take the tea out in order to recycle the boxes. Then I remembered what you said, giving us all permission to pitch the whole thing at this point. Later we can work on recycling (which we normally do). All those little boxes full of nasty tear went into our garbage bag. Winning! 2. We had a jar of dog treats from our two dogs that were about twice the size of our current little rescue. Those two larger dogs passed TWO YEARS ago and our sweet little mix doesn’t even like those treats. Oh, also, the lid broke on the jar since I moved it to the floor. We finally decided to let the treats go today. Yes, into the trash. My poor husband took them out one or two at a time to put into the trash. Then, you came into my mind and I said, “you’re going to hate me, but let’s just throw the whole jar away!”. My husband was more than happy to do that and didn’t hate me at all. 😉 Next, I’m working on simplifying my posts! Sorry for the length, but wanted you to know how you’ve impacted our home. Thank you, again!
No! Please don’t simplify by our posts. I liked it and I enjoyed the end because it made me laugh.
It amused me. Thanks! 😀
I was raised by paper stickers and bought that into our marriage. Now when I pick up our mail (we are empty nest folks) I sort it into bills/action [Sunday basket/ F.A.C.E (Flylady)] his time will tell, my time will tell and trash. Wish I had this tip when I was a newlywed, but grateful to have Time Will Tell as my last piece. ❤
You need to stop saying you are a messy person……you’re not anymore. Your home looks great and you are a wonderful inspiration and teacher for many.
Dawn, did you drink 32 cups of coffee before this??🤣🤣 My husband said he cannot listen that fast!! We are from Alabama!! 🤣🤣🤣
I wish I found you when my kids were younger, but their 11 &13 now and we still have a lot of stuff… I thought we were pretty minimal, but thanks to you I’m continuously moving forward:)
My daughter's school does a clothing fundraiser, we bring in bags of old clothes and shoes to donate and the school gets paid per pound. This gives me a very good (guilt free) excuse to get rid of even more clothes.
I got rid of 75% of our clothes about a year ago and still have 2 boxes to donate, along with even more in our donation bins in the closet!!
thankyou for all your help Dawn! changed my life, even though I still have alot to declutter
That's so kool!
The "time will tell" has worked wonders. Also, one of your viewers suggested taking a pic with your phone of items that are time sensitive such as a wedding invitation is another great idea to cut down on paper clutter. I love these hacks you and your viewers suggest. I feel my routines in my house run smoother because of them. Keep up the good work.
I love Caroline Winkler! And her organization video was SO GOOD. Her explanation of visual simplification really resonated with me too. The idea of a landing space makes so much sense.
I have used that mott: Everything has a home since we moved and I feel so much freedom!!!! People have come to visit me and one guy said where do you keep your papers? LOL! I share the motto with everybody and some people just glaze over or the lightbulb goes on so THANKYOU!
My home is always a hot mess. Last week I decided to start where the biggest disaster was ( kitchen/dining) and get it decluttered. All my canning supplies found a new home on a garage shelving unit, jars, recipe books and canners. My dining table & bench finally were clear for the first time since Spring.
Next will be my craft room and sewing room ( 2 spaces). I look forward to the declutter/organization series in September because it is all hard for me.
Good work! You are on a roll for certain!!
I always start with #1 when I go to the bathroom. Works every time
"Reduse your inventory" is the best advice!
Kitchen drawer option is exactly what I've been looking for. Lower cabinets are the worst!
Now, I need a study area for my two college students that are attending online. They keep using my kitchen table and it gets so messy.
Love you, have a great and wonderful day!
I ran a Family Child Care and the children were so very happy! I had less toys in my child care for 8 children than most child cares had for 1 child. We did lots of fun creative play. We had a garden, played in the snow, did lots of painting and messy work, block play and we had lots of boxes to build with
Also, with dorm rooms, if you hang a mesh laundry basket on a towel rack, doorknob or wardrobe pull, it gets it off the horizontal space ..the floor. Also, shelf risers on back of desk gives more shelving. Turning cubes sideways can store food on top shelf of desk for quick access and on a horizontal mostly unused space.
We got a lovely bedding set from my grandma when we got her bedroom suit. I loved it because it was hers but I didn't love it because it's not my taste. For my birthday, I got what I wanted. Just boxed up the whole set last night (freshly laundered) and it's read to donate (between neverending thunderstorms!).
I cant believe you just referenced Caroline!!! She is a massive breath of fresh air and I love both of your channels so much
Dawn I totally agree with the drawer idea. I have become aware that if I have to lift bins to get stuff in the bottom bin I don't put things away.
I have to tell you the fact that you always end with “I love you” is so touching to me. I can tell you mean it. You put 110% into the media you give us. Thank you. And I love you too. 😊
I have watched you for so many years and it’s slowly….really slowly….sinking in that I just have too much stuff. I’m not lazy. I’m overwhelmed. Thank you.
Dawn, I came across your channel after discovering some of Cass’s videos early this summer. I can’t tell you how much your videos have helped me declutter and actually want *less* stuff to manage in my apartment. I have a husband and four young children (8 and under). Your tips and just positive attitude have helped make the process so much more enjoyable. Big fan girl of Dana as well. Love you so much 💕
Dawn i am so grateful for you and your messaging. I'm a substitute teacher and decided to really tackle the clutter in my home this summer. It is certainly a work on progress but I'm beginning to feel the benefits. Also, I know you worry about how to send your message differently for everyone to "get it". Just keep doing what you're doing! You're amazing!!!
P.s. I love that you and Cass quote each other 😊
I like you the best out of all the decluttering mentors.🦓You stand out in the crowd (in a good way) I will say that imagination is a wonderful thing to keep young minds healthy but kids still do need some toys. My sister and I barely had any toys when we were kids. My husband thinks that I am strange because I will stop to look at toys in the shops. Seems I am yearning for toys as an adult because I didn't have them as a kid.
Aw, I hope you buy yourself a toy once in awhile. I know that’s a strange thing to say in a discussion about minimalism but it sounds like something you have really missed and that would make you happy, even if temporarily. Keep a small amount and then you can always donate it later but do buy yourself a toy 🧸
@@sheilaenglish3293 Thank you Sheila. I do like my model horses. Growing up in a spartan environment was not ideal but it could have been worse. I do like to give toys to kids but it seems they just want the latest tech devices. Can't see my niece and nephew even having the patience to do a puzzle.
@@tjjurake3506 not having the patience and attention span for puzzles or games like that is because of the electronic and tech junk.
I can’t believe how much I have decluttered in the past month. Thanks for the hints and motivation. I’m not anywhere near done but I am enjoying the small victories.
The time-will-tell bin has helped me a lot. City news magazine that I should read but never do, union newsletter that I should read but never do etc etc. Well, if I decide to read it I'll pull it out of the time-will-tell bin. I've even put in a few flattish objects in there: it seems a good a place as any to store for a few months until I know they are safe to check.
I tackled a few areas in my home, and filled up a few bags. My 5 year old got super excited my all the organizing that she decided to do her room too, with my help of course. She didn’t have a hard time letting things go at all. And she was so proud of her craft desk when it was done and she actually SAT DOWN AND USED IT!!! Thank you. You started a cascade effect.
You are always my number one Dawn! I just want to say that you making these videos that sometimes repeats info you have shared in other videos really, really works for me. I am the onion peeler and I get inspired to get braver and get rid of more. Ive gone thru my kitchen 4 times already and each time something goes out.
💡 I guess today is when I finally understood the baskets as a DRAWER concept. You must have said it just a little bit different. Thank you my friend.
My husband and I decided to go through our clothes this weekend. He literally filled two garbage bags full, within 30 minutes. Didn't try anything on, just started chucking. So proud of him.
Me on the other hand, I want to put it on and see how it looks, now that I'm post-baby far enough to not wear maternity or blame "the baby weight". But I still found myself keeping tighter fitting items that I didn't feel great in, and had to adjust. I found that when I would put on the flowy top that didn't require me to suck in or wear "non-muffin top pants", those are my favorite. Those are my go-to. Those are the ones I don't question and end up passing over. Those are the ones I should give closet real estate to, and let someone else enjoy the clothes that don't flatter me.
When it comes to duplicates, we had family over and my aunt needed a bigger serving bowl but I only had 2 and they had been used. My mother in law was like "oh, you should get more bowls." I said "Why? We don't host often enough to need them." And it's the truth. She has a huge drawer of serving spoons & such, and a cabinet full of serve-ware and Tupperware. 1. I don't want to store it all. 2. I am really not the hosting type, so if I don't cater to that, we're less likely to have it at my house. LOL!
I love your thought process!!!
Good morning Dawn. I agree that we need to continue to decrease our inventory in order to get our home simplified. I can see how Dana ‘s container concept has helped you do the same. I especially like the basket in the kitchen cabinet that uses the “unusable” space.
I’ve signed up for the seminar and look forward to seeing you there! Congrats on being on page 1. You deserve it! 👏🏻
Sometimes you need someone to teach you and tell you things more than once. Your brain kind of takes what it needs. This time for me it hit me with the dupes. Even having more Glases than you actually can use means having more to manage. Dawn you rock❤️. Thank you and please never give up to tell us how to simplify
I Have been decluttering forever thanks to the minimalist mom. Just like she says is a process, it is hard but it is doable. Now when I want to buy something I just put the money in a buy for later bank account. Lo and behold I went on vacation using that money. The house feels lighter and I have reduced my stress tremendously. Go for it. It’s worth it.
100% with you on the toy thing! Not because I've ever read any research, but purely because I have watched my four kids over the past 14.5 years. We keep only a small number of imaginative toys (like good quality building blocks, open ended Lego, costume bin, etc), because those are the only things they gravitated to, even in the sea of toys they've been given through the years.
Dawn, you’ve been a complete inspiration to me since I found you. We have spent the last 23 days getting ready to move 1500 miles, and so many people are asking why it’s been easy to get our house ready for sale. YOU are my answer and I’m telling everyone so! Following your tips and minimalist mindset has made all the difference in my life, and you’ve then given me peace during this chaotic time. Thank you thank you thank you for your TH-cam channel and your inspiration. I’m indebted to you!
Congratulations on the rapid growth of your channel! Amazing and well deserved ❤
Great video - thank you! I would think; “I cannot hear anything new about decluttering, can I?” And yes I did!! I love the question: “would you buy it if no one else would see it? “
You probably pinpointed my biggest shopping problem!!
All great hacks, but using bins to create drawers in cabinets & closets has been a total game changer in my home. I wanted to become more of a minimalist but didn’t know where to start until I found your video on “The Silent To-do List” last year while packing my house for a cross country move. I actually think of myself as a minimalist now & I’m so happy with the changes this mindset have made in my home & life. Love your channel & you!
The minimal mom on a Monday?!?! This week is off to an AMAZING start!
The thing about kids 100%! And I have wanted to have old fashioned wood toys and cotton dolls for my kids and I just realized it's a really good idea even for their health! Reducing the plastic toys in your house reduces the chemical exposure for your kids!!
Also a little boy I knew had a huge playroom full of toys and it gave me anxiety so I tidied it all up and put it in containers and he came in and it was like he thought that was wrong and on purpose messed it all up again. He had way too many toys
I have that same Pancake plant and I love it! It makes me so happy every time I see it, water it, move it...
Dawn, you continue to inspire and motivate me! I hear your voice all the time when dealing with the things in my home. Thanks to you, my husband and I are creating a simpler, kinder, guilt free environment to live in! THANK YOU for all that you do!
Marie kondo helped me get started and i went through about 80% of my stuff. However the 20 remaining was the REALLY HARD stuff. You are helping me go through it and i am feeling SO relieved.... thank you so much
I really love the idea of pairing down closet to 33 items without getting rid of anything. Putting the items in bags without actually getting rid of it; takes risk out & makes it less scary!
I packed up 4 boxes of things from my closet . That I "never chose". And I don't miss them
GLAD you mentioned toys!! As a Mom of 4 little ones, its so hard to keep the kids things simplified!!! A never ending battle.
Just wanted to share that I have been putting the contents in the donation box on the free give away FB page in my area. So far I have made 5 people happy (edit : today!!) 😃
Managing the posts is a bit much though, so I may need to give myself permission to bin stuff.
Thanks for keeping us motivated Dawn.
Thank you again, I’ve been decluttering since January and this past week we got the sheds sorted (the last big job, woohoo!) I’m so glad we have done this. I started when I got ill and am so glad I did, now at least the house stays tidy even if I can’t run around tidying up. Love your vibe and relaxing watching all your videos.
Dawn, you are just so dang adorable! You're like a wholesome little ray of sunshine. just discovered your channel, and while I have been a clean and organization "freak" ( as my friends and family lovingly call me) for a long time, I just recently decided to really minimalize my home. I have come a long way, but your videos have given me the extra push to finish the job!
Good morning Minimal Mom. Your organizational skills are absolutely fantastic.
Thanks for another great video to help me to keep going with pairing down. 4 years ago we renovated our kitchen. All the bottom cabinets are drawers. People thought we where crazy. But it is a gamer changer!
And now it's the Style!
I was worried I was losing my mind - but it IS Monday! Thanks , Dawn! So great to start the week with you!
As a teenager I used to be super organized, neat and tidy. I was proud of my bedroom. Then trauma happened and I totally lost my mind, and my organization. I'm now 57 and a new grama. My catch phrase for this time in my life is "taking back purple". Which means, getting back my "good" clean, organized habits and making my house a home to be proud of. I know this will be a journey, but well worth it. I'm considering making a personal blog, so that next birthday I can see how far I've come.
Thank you for your inspiration, and practical tips to help me on my path.
I love hack number 10 🥰 I have been struggling a little with purchasing items lately because people say I need decor so I get it then I get bored so i get rid of it, this hack is just what I needed to hear thank you xx
What a delightful video. A beautiful, animated presenter, a lovely tidy home, ten great hacks and your hair in a style that suits you so well. The whole thing put together causes shoulders to relax and drop to a comfortable position. Thank you sooo much.
My latest home hack is eating minimalist. I’m basically eating carnivore now. I was vegan for 4 years, keto for about 13 months, and now I pretty much eat beef and eggs. My grocery shopping is so minimal and easy! I don’t have to stress about food shopping at all anymore. I’ve been on this food experimentation journey to lose weight and feel better. I didn’t think about how eating this way would also impact my minimalist journey. I can’t believe how much I love the side benefits of minimal shopping, food prep, storage, containers, and gadgets. Eating minimally is my best minimalist hack ever. (p.s. I’ve lost 65 pounds so far, am almost never hungry, and feel amazing). Thanks for your videos. I watch all the time and have learned a lot from you! Love from Iowa ❤️
Oh my goodness-duplicates! My kitchen has this problem haha. I’ve been watching and learning, BUT, just realized I have duplicate and triplicate or more more of things- cooking utensils measuring spoons and cups etc. I even bought cute little baskets for all the “extra” stuff! I guess I’ll have some extra baskets and empty spots on the shelves because you’re absolutely right, I don’t need the 10! Yes 10! Spatulas I’m housing right now, or the “extra” measuring spoons that don’t even make a complete set! I’m so glad I feel like I’ve got the “ok” to throw them out or give them away 😂
We need help from messy people that are able to keep it on control. We are not the ones born with the blessing of organización and able to declutter as a breeze. We see that is possible and keeping us on track. Thank you thank you thank you 💜
So nice to wake up to a video from you! I love all your content. It has helped make my home a much more peaceful place.
I continue to love your videos and your message.
I just visited my parents and they had clutter on almost every surface. They are elderly so I was trying to help with basic cleaning and that kind of thing. Moving stacks of things just to dust a shelf properly sucked my motivation and energy and made even simple tasks so much harder! I still have way too much stuff but I was shocked at the peace and relief I felt when I came home to (mostly) clear surfaces and a tidier space. I was decluttering along with unpacking when I got home.
See you at Get Organized HQ! 💜
Oh Dawn your home is absolutely beautiful, whenever you show it,this lovely calm feeling comes over me.I could so easily move in there😄😄
Oh, I'm so glad you didn't get rid of the gold leather couch! I understand that comfort is the most important, but it does look very nice.
I have a hutch with 2 drawers. My aim was to tidy just one. It felt so good and looked much tidier, that I decided to do the other drawer. I now have one drawer half full and the other one is EMPTY!! It feels soooo good. Starting small is the key, it's not so overwhelming. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.
I love your last point regarding - “If no one saw it would you still buy it?” Such a great tool to help fight consumerism and really help you to cultivate a house that makes you happy and content.
I just decluttered my skirts/pants.... guilty clutter!!!!! It feels so good
Oh my gosssshhh! Just had to pause this video to say THANK you for the tip about creating your own drawers!! I was just asking my husband two nights ago what the heck we can do for our kitchen cabinet that goes really far off to the side so we can’t reach things 🤦🏼♀️ Gosh, thank you so much!
What a nice surprise to see a video on a Monday! Made my day!
I love watching your tips and tricks, and with the help of “Take your house back” that I started in January of this year it is getting more streamlined and minimal by the day. Thank you!
I just learned of your videos today. I have already watched 4 of them. They are sooo helpful. Thank you.
SO glad to hear this Dawn! Welcome and thank you!!! 🥰
LOL "go to the bathroom and start with #1" That is how I start all my days.
I love your channel so much! Please do a whole video over toys and how to declutter them. As a mom with three littles, I really would love the guidance!
If you go to her playlist she has an entire playlist on toys, so helpful!
From a few years ago when her kids were a bit younger and dealt more with toys
@@creativelycountry3343 Absolutely! I have watched all of those and truly loved them! I'm just looking for more. :)
I'm super excited today because I finally have the chance to go through the papers that have been piling up. Especially user manuals! What I'm doing with those is going through and finding the ones that I can download online. That way I can toss out the paper copies. And the ones that I can't find, then I can use office lens or my scanner to digitize!