Thank you for watching!! I forgot to mention on Friday, when we revealed the girls' bedroom that we have a play list of all of our project before and after videos starting with the kitchen almost two years ago (when Tom gave me a hard time for wanting open shelves ;)! You can find it here: th-cam.com/play/PLZ-AWUEixtg1NQkjA1xk2HFLzsfFv1_f_.html We hope you have a great day! Love, Dawn & Diana
This topic is so counter intuitive for me. It’s exactly like the toy issue. Less toys= better play. I noticed that with food, too. I can only manage so much, I am not Mrs.Cosco, I don’t have employees and things go bad. Thank you for teaching there is only so much we can manage. I haven’t gotten there yet 100% but I rely on you guys wisdom weekly. God bless you for helping so many
management....this is a better trigger word for me than minimal, because it's true! How much do I want to manage? This was my final "click" to actually understand why this matters to me!
I’m Canadian... the other night my daughter woke me up around 3 to climb into our bed... I couldn’t fall asleep because I started worrying about your election! Praying for unity in your country and God’s greatest blessings! Thank you as always for your Sunday morning encouragement! Love your sweater Diana! -Lindsay
I am dealing with lots of Just in Case items - However, I am trying to focus positively on those items I have released. Thus cutting back on the guilt of those items I just can not yet let go of. I don't have a bidet but use a Peri Bottle @ $1.78 ( includes tax) it is one of the best purchases I have made in 2020 ! It is clean, doesn't take up space, certainly paid for itself and comfortable to use. I do keep several months worth of toilet tissue and other items on hand as I plan to retire in a few months and will work part time so prepping allows me security to know my food, personal care, and pet needs are taken care of.
Us, too! 5 kids and 20+ years of just in case or what if the kids feel sad if I give this away - so much to get rid of! Yet, so many decisions to make. We love Marie Kondo, and her show, but it is quite a process and I love the Minimal Mom approach of giving away things and then gaining confidence as you go along.
Glad to hear others have long term stuff to go through too. I have 54 years worth of items as I now have the house I grew up in, along with things of my siblings and my parents. My struggle is the emotional side of decluttering. I can only go thru so much before I get overwhelmed. I am working on identifying items to keep for immediate use or donate, then setting aside all the other items that I cannot make a decision on into bins to go thru at another time. Yes it will take me longer but will also, hopefully, have a positive effect on my mental health.
Throwing out most of my craft fabric helped me actually use the rest! I got rid of everything except what I needed for my three favourite ideas. After years of sitting in my loft I have recovered a chair, made drawstring bags to store my potatoes in and am more than half way through the patchwork quilt. Lose the extra so you can actually focus on the ones you want to do the most.
I did this with my yarn bag! Made a decision about the most useful thing I could create from what was there and let go of some yarn that couldn’t work in that project. Was what I needed to that that project done!
I always love to shop, specially dollar store, home decor, clothes etc. I accumulated too much stuff and my home was so clutter. After following you and Joshua Becker I started to declutter. My home was so cluttered and with my toddler twins it became more messier. I was too stressed. But after at least 4 months of decluttering, i started to feel much better now. I have less stuff to take care of and my home feel much organized and clean. I have donated too many items bags to salvation army. With my toddler I don't have time to sale items. Each time we have donated we always pray to God please help someone with this items. I don't have enough words to express how thankful I'm for you guys. You have helped me a lot and given my life a different and real prospective. Thank you so much for sharing awesome videos and making our lives better and more meaningful. God bless!!! Lots of love and blessings to you both lovely ladies from a busy Mom.
I decluttered a “just-in-case” wetsuit today that I’ve had for 9 years thanks to this video! I only used it once (and that was NINE years ago!!!) Thank you for all you do for this community! 🙏🏻
Thank you for reminding us that often our extras can help others. I’m learning. I especially like it when it helps someone I hear about directly. My niece had to declutter her MIL’s home after she passed away. She was giving away tons of things. I ended up with about 20 cans of various kinds of beans. I live alone, so it was going to take me years to eat all of them. Then I “happened” to hear about a lady who was helping her neighbors in need of food! Imagine my joy when I could help her by donating my extras! It was so exciting to see the Lord using all of us to help these families. Yes, if we listen, we can hear His voice. Thank you for your beautiful message and prayer!
I used to be the person that everyone would call if they needed something. I am almost 40, and when I was in elememtery school, my teachers called me a bag lady. I had enough pencils for the whole class, enough of ANYTHING. Even at church, for VBS, I had toilet paper rolls that I had saved... I am getting out of it, thru several years of watching organizing and decluttering videos. I saved EVERYTHING for just in case. I have a long way to go... I am caring for my mom who has beginning dementia, so I have to sneak some things out of the house, but now instead of being the just in case person to just being the prepared person. (I am also an accident prone diabetic, so have to prepared for those scenarios.) Love you ladies, and sorry for the long post! Ya'll have helped me so much
I love that Tasha - from being a 'just in case' person, to just being a prepared person. We can be prepared people in SO many ways other than holding on to unnecessary items.
Amen! What a beautiful and wise prayer from Diana, and wise words from Dawn before it. Just discovered the channel a week or 2 ago!!!! Thank you ....and my house thanks you ....the small but powerful changes have begun on lessening my inventory, etc !!!!
I love your hearts! Thanks for ministering to me and others. Thanks for helping me minimize, so I can focus on what really matters..."heart matters". 💕
My elderly mother becomes anxious because she can't find the thing she is looking for amidst all her "stuff." Being raised in an era when she had very little and often did without has caused her to hang onto everything. She doesn't see this as a problem, but it gives me real peace of mind knowing that if I want or need something, I know exactly where it's located because it isn't covered up by a pile of other things. Dawn, you are SO right about how having fewer things to manage actually brings about a sense of peace - it's calming especially when things around us are so chaotic right now.
Same! Its been a real struggle to declutter even broken or such obvious things that need mending or arent being used but she thinks can be macgyvered. Maybe when things werent all made of plastic and most things were made of wood and metal and could easily be reused or would still be useful in 50 years it made sense especially when most people had the skills and tools to repurpose them but also lived in bigger houses with lots of storage and rarely if ever moved but now it really is a massive burden not just on the person who often doesnt realise but on the people around them.
I understand the anxiousness. I went through a bad divorce after appx 26 yrs of marriage. I lost my 3,000 plus sq ft home and my lifestyle. I had already lost my career due to health so basically I lost my good health. I had a grandchild pass on to heaven, my son became mentally ill so I feel like I lost all my dreams for him, etc etc etc. Now I'm afraid of letting go of things and not having the money (on disability which is not enough to cover the basics) to replace any item. I have nice furniture and knick knacks, and gadgets from when I was married. Nothing can be replaced if I get rid of it. So I understand her fear. I want to get ready of the clutter. I like things nice and neat and organized...however losing a big home and living in a small 2 bedroom mobile home there is no room for anything. I have to get rid of stuff. I just wish I knew the answer on how to overcome the fear and anxiousness.
Lori W my grandparents were great keepers. I think it was going through the war in Britain when everything was in short supply and rationed. They never threw away a pice of string, an elastic band, a piece of brown paper etc. I think in some ways my generation still has that folk memory of ‘making do’ and being frugal. But in a world of obsessive consumers that is no bad thing.
@@TermiteVideo I agree. My grandmother died with these worn out, threadbare rugs on her cold bathroom floor. When my dad and his family went through her belongings, they found several brand new rugs grandma never used because her old ones hadn't completely fallen apart yet. My generation buys new rugs and towels just to change home decor - such a different mindset!
Just this morning when I was getting ready to get out of bed I thought to myself I should say a prayer. I thank God for what he has given me, but I had to apologize for my poor weak prayers. I felt sad and guilty, but with tears in my eyes and my heart so heavy your prayers helped relieve the stress in my soul and the pain in my heart. Thank you for sharing and pray God bless our world with love and peace and that we all get along as one. We are all Gods children
I found your videos a couple days ago and they have been such an encouragement and blessing in my life! Currently I am currently 31 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child after 13years!!! 😊 I have been a hoarder since I was a child after having to bounce around between living with one of my parents or grandparents. I didn’t have say over my stuff. When I got older I started keeping EVERYTHING! Throughout the years I’ve gotten a little better but NOW I must simplify my house and mind. These videos have helped me come up with new ideas and gave me the right encouragement to LET GO of things that have been in my closet’s for at least 5 years if not more and not used once. Thank you!!! I know the Lord put your videos in my path for a reason! Thank you and God Bless you and your family!!😊❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for that beautiful prayer! And this topic is right on point for me today. Last week, I pulled a large roasting pan/rack out of my cabinet that I have used only once in 27 years of marriage. We do host Thanksgiving for my family, but only every other year. And my husband likes to BBQ the turkey and this pan didn't fit our barbecue. But I was holding on to it "just in case" I ever decided to cook the turkey in our oven! So grateful to be able to bless another family with this really very nice roasting pan.
Not sure how I ended up on your channel but I’m so glad I did! Christmas is coming up and I’ve felt overwhelmed by how much stuff I have and the thought of buying more makes me want to pull my hair out!! I have all little kids and we have SO MUCH of everything! On top of that I’m not sure where the insecurity comes from of not having what I might need. I’m going to watch your videos and try again to declutter my home and get rid of excess that is flooding my closets and my mental space. I also love that you are women of God! God is so good and He is my rock!
It's always a pleasure to listen to you every Sunday! Your gentle guidance has helped me on my journey towards minimalism. I started decluttering my home on October 2nd (2020, the crazy year) and have made excellent progress so far. My entrance closet, half bath, full bath, linen closet, living room, dining room, and kitchen are now done. My master bedroom is in process as well. It felt so good to get rid of some very nice casual clothes that haven't fit me in years. I also replaced my dishes, drinking glasses, and utensils with very cost competitive options from Bed, Bath & Beyond. I'm very excited to continue the process. Dawn and Diana, both of you are such blessings to all of us!! ❤️🤗❤️
I'm so thrilled that I came across your videos the other day as I'm decluttering our home. I felt as if you all are so down to earth & family loving. After viewing the last two, I noticed you're believers! As a born again Christian, that makes me happy to be able to follow you on here. Thank you for praying that wonderful prayer. Looking forward to more videos!
I have found that (for me), “prepping” as in stocking for scary things that may come causes me too much anxiety - because as you said, “you can’t prepare for everything”. I have what I need. And, I trust in His sufficiency.
Have extra for emergency is not scary. Natural disasters strike frequently. Having at least enough food and water to always last three days is not scary.
I have to keep watching several of your videos over and over to reinforce and apply everything you share on how when why to declutter. I also watch just because you are such a welcoming delight into my home and my life! Thank you.
Ladies, I want to thank you for all the effort you put into these videos. I'm a nonbeliever (though sometimes I wish I wasn't) that takes so much away from these videos. Even the prayer part gives me strength and calm so thank you!
I appreciate the both of you being real when it comes to all things - practically and spiritually. I am so grateful that you speak to our realities (e.g. the election’s results, our anxieties,...). Thank you, ladies!
Last night as I was giving out treats the food bank came around looking for donations. I ran in the house and was able to give them some stuff. In these hard times the food banks are not getting a lot of donations and more people need it more then ever. That made my night last night.
Covid was awesome for "what if" items, because in my mind. Covid was the what if moment. What if we can't go to the store... what if I get time to actually do the things... etc. I was able to declutter projects that I was saving for "what if I had time"... well I had plenty of time with Covid and didn't do them, I also had no desire to do them... so they are gone now. Another hard one for me is lounge wear, all clothes that are no longer nice enough to wear out gets downgraded to lounge wear. Well with covid, if I didn't wear it when my whole wardrobe was lounge wear, it went.. With that mentality I was able to declutter so much this year.
Completely, and here in the UK we are back in Lockdown again from this coming Thursday... BUT this time around I am really going to go for it with minimalism x
@@wildminders247 This is such a perfect time to do it. Before you start, write down why you want to be more minimal. When you are struggling you can circle back to your why it will help you keep going. Good luck!
Totally! This time has been good in the same sense for clothes I was saving to actually wear out of the house, but that I knew deep down I should probably get rid of. With those items staring at me from my closet on the brief occasions that I leave the house, it's become easier to simply acknowledge I don't like them anymore! I still keep nicer things that I know I'll probably miss when I'm working at an office again, but my closet is now so much happier when it reflects my true current style 😄
Yes, I didn't throw out some weird foods in my pantry in case the food supply chain got messed up. But covid happened, and I still didn't use those weird jams that my neighbour gifted me. It's time for them to go!
“Our certainty and peace isn’t going to come from that elected official anyway.” 💙 These are the words I was looking for when trying to explain my thoughts to my husband but just couldn’t find the words!! Thank you ladies 💕
@@Nan-59 yes there is too much evil in the world. We sow the seeds for suffering and wonder why we are not happy. We would not plant potatoes and expect cabbages to grow . Sow the seeds of love , compassion and kindness and reap happiness
This video just about brought me to tears at the end. Thank you for leading your viewers in a very timely prayer. God bless you ladies and your families.
So so good! Thank you for your wisdom, wonderful and funny stories, for reading scripture out loud and for your prayers. Praying with you for the Lord’s will to be done and for his kingdom to come in your nation today and in the days ahead. Love you ladies, thank you for what you do! xxx
What a blessing !!!! Thank y’all so much ......I am learning a lot from you and am so encouraged to only keep the things I can manage....what a great way to look at decluttering ......May the Lord continue to bless you as you serve Him and share your wisdom with others !
I loved this so much. This reminded me of a prayer that my husband prayed before we went grocery shopping on Saturday. We've been working on having a good food storage and emergency items, and he prayed that we would be guided to know things that we can buy and have ready that might be helpful to someone else. That really touched me and has helped me to have a different perspective during these trying times.
Thank you. I have been decluttering more the last month. I'm just tired of the extra stuff to move to different places all the time. You are helping me, some stuff doesn't give me joy at all.
I'm new-ish in my walk with minimalism. I've grown up purging stuff often as we moved around a lot. We got rid of stuff and just bought new stuff. I've loved watching your videos because it has helped me stay on goal of, not just tossing and dontating what I no longer want or use but also keeping me accountable for not bringing on more new, sparkley things. Today, after probably a month of searching for a clock I was convinced I needed, I bought one I love! But when I got it home a thought struck me. I'd love the look of it in the master bathroom...it certainly would make a "statement" but then I remembered that today I have to reset ALL the clocks in my house and this would be one more..way up high. More to manage. I will be returning the clock and never even took it out of my car! 😂 Thanks for sharing your wisdom and helping keep me accountable with my goals for myself and family!
This was a fantastic word! I watched twice and took 2 pages of notes! The best Sunday School lesson for me today! You may not realize it..but..you both spoke a word from the Lord directly to my heart!
Thank you both for your encouragement, sharing and reminding us to focus on the Lord and that's where we get our true peace. It's such a blessing, no matter the name on the church building that as believers in Christ Jesus we ct share that same peace 🙌
Dawn, I saw this quote yesterday and I immediately thought of what you and Diana are always sharing about how minimalism is also a spiritual journey. Thought you might enjoy it. "It’s not barns full of fruit, which would allow us to take our temporal ease, that God wants to give. He wants us to be satisfied with the basics and devote our time, talents, and resources to other, more fulfilling pursuits. The kingdom of God stresses relationships, service, and developing our minds, talents, and character." -S. Michael Wilcox Thank you for all your devotion to share that light and knowledge with the world. I appreciate all your hard work. Love your channel!
Aww I just love you girls!!! What a lovely message and tips on letting go... Been watching the news off and on all day and getting flustered. I took a break and watched this and it just gave me such a sense of peace and feeling of being grounded and connected, and on track with my purpose and the work in front of me. I like the idea of the liberation of NOT being the person who has “it” when it comes time to sign up and volunteer...of not keeping track “it”, or trying to maintain whatever obscure thing I use once or twice a year or have saved when the kids have a ...whatever thing!
Amen and amen! Today as I was going through your different videos on minimal living, I came across this post. It confirmed several things that the Holy Spirit has been speaking to me about, especially today. Thanks for being willing to be transparent and to share your heart, as well as your wisdom and experience with minimal living 🥰
Ladies, I haven't watched your videos for some time and I love how you connected minimalistic ideas with the faith. You have a great message which is very appealing to all of us. I wish that more and more North Americans would get inspiration from you - your minimalistic way of life as well as your faith. Best of luck in your work. Sending greetings from Prague.
Wow. I just came across your channel a few nights ago. I certainly was not expecting a prayer today, and it was so beautiful and really touched my heart. Sending you all much live and light. 🙏🏻💕
Thank you for that reminder that we can rest in knowing that God is in control and we do not need to waste a single second worrying about the future. He's got us!
Long live the junk drawer! Organized on a semi routine basis, of course. Thank you, thank you for the word of encouragement and for praying for us. So appreciated.
Hi Dawn! I never comment because it’s not really my thing but I do watch ALL of your videos! I just wanted tell you that I put you and your whole family on my gratitude list this morning. I realize that when you put out a new video and I see your face pop up on TH-cam I feel such a warm comforting peaceful excitement. You have given me so many great tips that little by little have changed my home and my life. I always feel like you present ideas in such an approachable that I feel inspired to do what I can rather than overwhelmed that I can’t do it. I have been on a mission do beat Christmas before it beats me for the past 5 years. That means I get started early so that I can manage everything and prevent a last minute consumer frenzy. My best tip is that I take notes every year on what worked and what didn’t so I repeat the good stuff the following year but not fall into the same traps. I so appreciate your Christmas videos because I know we are coming from a similar space. I heard that you said one of your love languages is words of affirmation, which is why I’m taking the time to comment instead of silently appreciating you.
Thank you for speaking truth and peace into our lives! The encouragement to pray for our families and our nation and to know that God is in control is so wise. I am grateful for your guidance that you provide regarding simplifying and spiritual matters. Love you!
TFS Dawn and Diana. I’m always so thankful that you are right on when it comes to sharing and praying for our needs. I’m encouraged and uplifted each week by your words and prayers. You two are beautiful blessings. Love ❤️ from California. 🦜🌴🌞
I"m a 62 year old Gramma of ten who just adores your wisdom and have been a subscriber for awhile. Interestingly, I was following Cas's Christmas Prep video and was working on the Kitchen declutter. Quite proud of myself and my efforts, I tackled each drawer of my kitchen. While doing so, I encountered a 2 inch half circle gray plastic piece of something under the foil wrap. I tossed it. Then had seconds thoughts and retrieved it. The next week, I was following instructions from Cas to deep clean my dishwasher.......low and behold, I had forgotten that the top spinner on my dishwasher had fallen off a year ago, and I could not fix it. Stuck it at the back of the cupboard under the sink. Since my dishwasher was newly sparkling clean, I decided to try again to fix it......Guess what? The 2 inch semi circle gray plastic piece was needed to snap on the spinner arm!!! Ta Da.....Clean and FIXED! So whether it was a God thing or not ( I'm gonna say it was) I'm so glad I didn't toss that unidentified piece! However, if it wasn't for my two awesome declutter channels.....I would have never known that piece was there. Love your content and thank you for your inspired words of peace.
I am so thankful for this open door the Lord has given you to encourage everyone in day to day stuff, but even more - that our trust is in God alone. Thank you!
Such a timely discussion. I love the mindset of how decluttering our stuff allows for us to have the mental capacity and energy to look outward and help others, it's so true!! I always enjoy your Sunday talks. My husband and I are in the ministry, and we have three services back to back every Sunday! As a mother with young children, it can get busy and overwhelming at times, but your chats give me a few minutes to be recharged and encouraged for the day ahead. 💕
Going through the first round of this pandemic really has mentally helped me realize that if we didn’t use it then, we’re not going to use it. I started purging this week and I’m not sure how I stumbled onto your videos. Usually I listen to audiobooks when cleaning. Most of your decision making concepts are applicable to everywhere so it’s a good repetitive motivator. I’ve heard these habits before but your genuine expressive nature is encouraging. However not til this video did I understand that you and your sister are my kind of people. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Here in England we are going into lock down on Thursday, there is so much we don't need ,I've wrote a list of all the things I want to get done and a list of things for me ,ie ready a book,hot bath with candles,walk round a park,ect. People need to chill a bit and be thankful,everyone is n the same boat ,we just need to help each other.
I am also in England. It is concerning how easy it is to give in to fear and buy something "just in case". The one thing I have done recently is to ensure I have a week's worth of meals in the freezer in case we have to self-isolate at any point. But even if we did, I know our neighbours and church would help out. The only items I will be stocking up on before Thursday is books. I mean, I could manage without loo roll at a pinch...but books?!?
@@krisd_b Yes, cases rising fast, alongside hospitalisations and deaths. So we are going into a month long lockdown.... Work from home if you can, non-essential shops and services closed, no household mixing. Education is staying open unlike last time. The goal is to protect our healthcare system.
I still have quite a lot of "just in case" items...most tend to be in my sewing room (my husband's is in the garage!). I am slowly getting through them. I know once I get things pared down to where I would like to be it will feel more peaceful like most of the rest of my house has become. Thank you so much for encouraging everyone to pray for our elected officials. If everyone in the nation would do that, can't you just imagine how that would change our politics...and our outcomes?
I am working really hard to declutter my home and you have both been a great source of motivation and inspiration throughout my journey. I definitely feel more prepared for things to come having less things to deal with and also knowing what I actually have! All of our in expensive just in case items are heading out of our house. It's so freeing to be in the mindset of erring on the side of getting rid of things. I know that if I desperately need something that I don't have I can replace it. You are so right that you don't miss the things that you get rid of. I was such a sentimental hoarder but clearing things out and taking photos of sentimental items before sending them off to enrich someone else's life makes them feel even more special as their journey is not yet over. Changing my mindset has been a huge hurdle to get over but now that I have I am so grateful. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement, they mean more than you will ever know! Sending love and prayers to you and your families.
I love your videos. I would be so grateful if you posted something in the description that let us know when a video is more faith based than minimalism based? It would be so helpful to me. I appreciate you so much. thank you!
I find that I turn just about anything into a "just in case" keep and most have more to do with my "fantasy self"...... thank you for this reminder of a shift in thinking!! Also love what you said about our certainty and peace and knowing our shepherds voice. Thank you both for wise words :)
My "fantasy self" is the little girl part that gets extremely active when I am anxious or stressed (and she has been in overdrive since the onset of Covid-19). My mother died suddenly when I was five years old, in 1969, leaving my father with five children under the age of ten. Fifty years ago the understanding of what children need to process and move through grief was a mere shadow of what experts know today. My PTSD has kept me stuck in an inner world where catastrophe is right around the corner, and my possessions become the tangible replacements for my mother's love and the comfort and security I felt when she was with me.
@@marthakasten4725 I'm sorry you lost your mom so young and suddenly. The PTSD is understandable. I'm 10 years older and don't have the same story, but finding things from my childhood bring me back to happy times. Fortunately we moved when I was 14 and my dad had a friend with a young daughter so many of my toys were given to her. I was fine with that and happy now because I probably wouldn't want to let go of it.
Yes! I have so much stuff for my 'fantasy self'! I probably have enough 'stuff' for 5 of my fantasy selves. I need to trust in the Lord's intuition for me and my family.
Thank you for the prayer today! I really needed that as we go back into lockdown in Europe. I so enjoy these Sunday videos - particularly now. I have visited your wonderful country many times but do not know when or if I will ever get to return. Praying for you and all of our friends across the Pond. Will be thinking of you all on a Tuesday and praying for a peaceful outcome. X
I love how the two of you always talk about 2 ways that we can be uplifted and peaceful: decluttering and Jesus Christ. Thank you both for sharing your faith and being so real.
You ladies have no idea how much you help me, and I’m sure so many others. I always look forward to Sunday mornings, as I’m getting ready for church, to hear you, and kick start my “spiritual renewal” day! Every single thing you speak on is so relevant to me. And I so appreciate you both. It seems like there’s always a spirit trying to keep me down, especially on Sundays. Your kind and calming words always help to get me going. So I appreciate you so much. More than you’ll ever know. Much Love ☮️💗
It's such a good reminder to store up "just in case" items so we can be generous with others. I just love your channel and look forward to your bi-weekly posts. Thank you for your non-judgmental attitude and really coming alongside all of us as we pursue less cluttered lives. I find your decluttering inspiration and nuggets of truth to be very perspective changing. (plus your home projects are super fun to be a part of vicariously). Love you girls!!
Fellow sheep here 🙋♀️ your channel has seriously changed my life and I am so thankful for you guys!! Both for the encouragement from the Word and changing our families habits and mentality 💕💕💕 praying with you all!
This made me tear up at the end! Thank you so much for this message. You two are doing amazing things. Please keep sharing God’s love and word while helping us to simplify our lives. Love from Utah! ❤️
Really enjoyed this post and the leaves blowing around in the background. We don’t have Fall in my part of the country and it’s beautiful to see. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and positivity during these uncertain times.
I had an epiphany last week when I was laying in bed.. I listened to you two on the radio when I was in high school!! I remember your mom calling on Friday mornings! I can’t believe that I’m now listening to you via TH-cam!! My family has gotten rid of so much in the last month since I discovered your channel! So thank you for spreading this message!!
Perfect just perfect! You addressed the bigger issue that all people face - fear of the unknown. God alone is our confidence, hope and sufficiency despite what comes our way. 💞it is well.
I needed this encouragement Dawn and Diana!! TYSM! You both are such a blessing to me, thank you for this ministry you have here! I truly look forward to it and click right away when I see u both pop up on my feed!!!🙏🏻😊💕
Thank you so much for motivating all of us, you both are so inspiring. Also thank you for sharing the story in the Bible of Joseph, an for that Beautiful heart-felt prayer.....I needed that!♥️🤗😘. Just Love you Sisters. I just found you this last week. A divine appt. Praying I can start my freedom journey to decluttering my home 🙏
Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for using this medium of TH-cam as a way to reach others for Christ. Thank you for the wise words about “just in case” stuff.... but especially for the words about who holds authority and wisdom for every moment. May God continue to use you both as His instruments of life.
I just discovered your channel and I love it! It’s been a huge encouragement. My mom was a depression-era baby, and she kept everything “just in case.” I feel much better with less but have been afraid to go for it. But I started today after watching your videos all day. Lol!
Thank you for speaking out about the elephant in the room! November 3 Election Day! I was watching LifeChurch UK at 4 AM this morning, and I asked them to pray for our nation. Praying that the after election is calm, like it always has been in my lifetime of 61 years.
Thank you ladies for being so encouraging. I remind myself to store up my treasures in heaven. It has felt so good and refreshing to get rid of extra stuff. After the loss of my brother-in-law, I don’t want to leave my family having to deal with all the ‘stuff’. I love how you have used your channel to glorify the Lord. Thank you for helping me declutter not only the physical clutter but the mental too. Blessings!!
Thank you for your ongoing encouragement to clear the stuff I no longer need . I found you several months ago and you have made such a difference to the way I now look at my excess belongings. I'm far from minimal yet but I'm certainly on the right path. I feel so clear about where I am heading now and far less stressed than I was. I can't thank you enough. God bless you! 💞
Praise the Lord for Dawn and Diana on Sunday morning! I live in South Florida. It was so refreshing to see Autumn. The golden leaves behind Diana when she told the story of Joseph. We can listen to the voice. God speaks to me. Rely on the voice of God and His Word.
* Dawn, you have helped me in an unexpected way. When traveling to my Mom's house (and other places), I used to pack for "just in case." (There are a lot of "just in case" items when traveling!) Having been in the minimalist mindset, I find myself packing only two or three personal items. It is SO easy to pack (and unpack) and I haven't missed a single "just in case" item! Thanks for spreading your ideas! * Diana - I had chills when you were telling the story of Joseph.️ I love your idea about being prepared so we can help other people ❤️ * Tuesday is such an important day 🇺🇸 I have been praying for several weeks that we, the American people, will choose our national leaders WISELY. Dawn, I so agree with praying for our leaders, whether we elected them or, as some say, ESPECIALLY when we did not elect them =) I love your trust in God and His will being done. I feel the exact same way! And whatever comes, we will keep doing what we have always been doing and strive to do it a little better every day. *Everyone, educate yourself on candidates and issues, and then VOTE! A few years ago, in our area, a town council position was won by ONE vote! Seriously, your vote matters! ❤️🗽🇺🇸
Thanks for the reminder of Joseph and his story and the reminder that the Lord can help you with letting the right things go. I love that and needed that reminder. 😘
You’ve heard the comment - I will keep this as it could come in useful. When starting on the road to decluttering to downsize to a very small retirement flat, my brother said a lot of what he had was more - could come in useless! Your guidelines and humour are very inspiring. Thank you!
Just now watching this. And it is true that we do figure it out and adapt. I am definitely one that keeps stuff just in case and duplicates. Being prior military, you are taught to always have a backup. My husband also encourages this. My first goal in 2021 is the reduce this issue in my kitchen items. I don’t even cook enough to have 3 different type of colanders.
What a great subject!! Just a couple of weeks ago, this hit me. I would keep an item... for JUST IN CASE.... but... then I had a new thought... IF I end up NEEDING this item, I can then just go and buy a new one! No matter what it is.... you can most likely find a replacement for it on Amazon, or where ever... so that has really helped me! Funny thing is.... I think it will never come to mind again!!! Never will be needed! Lol.
I just love hearing from you two. Your encouragement in the things of the Lord means so much. Hello from N Ireland. Praying for you and your country at this time.x
Thank you for watching!! I forgot to mention on Friday, when we revealed the girls' bedroom that we have a play list of all of our project before and after videos starting with the kitchen almost two years ago (when Tom gave me a hard time for wanting open shelves ;)! You can find it here: th-cam.com/play/PLZ-AWUEixtg1NQkjA1xk2HFLzsfFv1_f_.html We hope you have a great day! Love, Dawn & Diana
The Girls’ bedroom is beautiful ! So much fun to see all that went into that project , & its super outcome ! Congrats !
Thank you, I'll watch that tomorrow. 👍
@@lizzabbott thank you!! 💕
Hello, Dawn! I’d like to offer you the cooperation, so how can I contact with you?🤗
Speaking of just in case items: what do you do/think about emergency kits?
This topic is so counter intuitive for me. It’s exactly like the toy issue. Less toys= better play. I noticed that with food, too. I can only manage so much, I am not Mrs.Cosco, I don’t have employees and things go bad. Thank you for teaching there is only so much we can manage. I haven’t gotten there yet 100% but I rely on you guys wisdom weekly. God bless you for helping so many
That is SO TRUE and 💯 backed by science on the toys. 🧸 When we got rid of 95% of our toys, our boys become happier and more creative!
management....this is a better trigger word for me than minimal, because it's true! How much do I want to manage? This was my final "click" to actually understand why this matters to me!
I’m Canadian... the other night my daughter woke me up around 3 to climb into our bed... I couldn’t fall asleep because I started worrying about your election! Praying for unity in your country and God’s greatest blessings!
Thank you as always for your Sunday morning encouragement!
Love your sweater Diana!
-Lindsay
You know it’s rough when other countries are stressed about the US
Thank you Shane! We really need (and appreciate) your prayers. :-)
@ Shane McBride Thank you for keeping us in your 🙏🏼
Thank you! The WHOLE THING IS A SHAM. JESUS 2020. 2021 AND ALWAYS!
@@stillwaters7730 there is only one question that matters:. Who's on the Lord's side?
My house is filled with 20+ years of "just in case". We're working on letting it go thanks to lessons learned here. 💟
That's Hee-larious and that's REAL!!!
I am dealing with lots of Just in Case items - However, I am trying to focus positively on those items I have released. Thus cutting back on the guilt of those items I just can not yet let go of.
I don't have a bidet but use a Peri Bottle @ $1.78 ( includes tax) it is one of the best purchases I have made in 2020 ! It is clean, doesn't take up space, certainly paid for itself and comfortable to use.
I do keep several months worth of toilet tissue and other items on hand as I plan to retire in a few months and will work part time so prepping allows me security to know my food, personal care, and pet needs are taken care of.
💯 this. My home is the same... But no more! Off it goes to our donation centres to become someone's "I need this" instead of my "just in case".
Us, too! 5 kids and 20+ years of just in case or what if the kids feel sad if I give this away - so much to get rid of! Yet, so many decisions to make. We love Marie Kondo, and her show, but it is quite a process and I love the Minimal Mom approach
of giving away things and then gaining confidence as you go along.
Glad to hear others have long term stuff to go through too. I have 54 years worth of items as I now have the house I grew up in, along with things of my siblings and my parents. My struggle is the emotional side of decluttering. I can only go thru so much before I get overwhelmed. I am working on identifying items to keep for immediate use or donate, then setting aside all the other items that I cannot make a decision on into bins to go thru at another time. Yes it will take me longer but will also, hopefully, have a positive effect on my mental health.
Throwing out most of my craft fabric helped me actually use the rest!
I got rid of everything except what I needed for my three favourite ideas. After years of sitting in my loft I have recovered a chair, made drawstring bags to store my potatoes in and am more than half way through the patchwork quilt.
Lose the extra so you can actually focus on the ones you want to do the most.
That is so true! When you minimize what you have, you use more of what is left.
Good for you! I’m still struggling with the craft supplies.
I did this with my yarn bag! Made a decision about the most useful thing I could create from what was there and let go of some yarn that couldn’t work in that project. Was what I needed to that that project done!
I've been doing the exact same. The simplicity gives clarity of mind like you say, focus.
@@wickedirish What I do that helps is I think, somebody else could be putting this to good use.
I always love to shop, specially dollar store, home decor, clothes etc. I accumulated too much stuff and my home was so clutter. After following you and Joshua Becker I started to declutter. My home was so cluttered and with my toddler twins it became more messier. I was too stressed. But after at least 4 months of decluttering, i started to feel much better now. I have less stuff to take care of and my home feel much organized and clean. I have donated too many items bags to salvation army. With my toddler I don't have time to sale items. Each time we have donated we always pray to God please help someone with this items.
I don't have enough words to express how thankful I'm for you guys. You have helped me a lot and given my life a different and real prospective. Thank you so much for sharing awesome videos and making our lives better and more meaningful. God bless!!! Lots of love and blessings to you both lovely ladies from a busy Mom.
I decluttered a “just-in-case” wetsuit today that I’ve had for 9 years thanks to this video! I only used it once (and that was NINE years ago!!!)
Thank you for all you do for this community! 🙏🏻
Thank you for reminding us that often our extras can help others. I’m learning. I especially like it when it helps someone I hear about directly. My niece had to declutter her MIL’s home after she passed away. She was giving away tons of things. I ended up with about 20 cans of various kinds of beans. I live alone, so it was going to take me years to eat all of them. Then I “happened” to hear about a lady who was helping her neighbors in need of food! Imagine my joy when I could help her by donating my extras! It was so exciting to see the Lord using all of us to help these families. Yes, if we listen, we can hear His voice.
Thank you for your beautiful message and prayer!
I used to be the person that everyone would call if they needed something. I am almost 40, and when I was in elememtery school, my teachers called me a bag lady. I had enough pencils for the whole class, enough of ANYTHING. Even at church, for VBS, I had toilet paper rolls that I had saved... I am getting out of it, thru several years of watching organizing and decluttering videos. I saved EVERYTHING for just in case. I have a long way to go... I am caring for my mom who has beginning dementia, so I have to sneak some things out of the house, but now instead of being the just in case person to just being the prepared person. (I am also an accident prone diabetic, so have to prepared for those scenarios.) Love you ladies, and sorry for the long post! Ya'll have helped me so much
I love that Tasha - from being a 'just in case' person, to just being a prepared person. We can be prepared people in SO many ways other than holding on to unnecessary items.
Amen! What a beautiful and wise prayer from Diana, and wise words from Dawn before it. Just discovered the channel a week or 2 ago!!!! Thank you ....and my house thanks you ....the small but powerful changes have begun on lessening my inventory, etc !!!!
I love your hearts! Thanks for ministering to me and others. Thanks for helping me minimize, so I can focus on what really matters..."heart matters". 💕
My elderly mother becomes anxious because she can't find the thing she is looking for amidst all her "stuff." Being raised in an era when she had very little and often did without has caused her to hang onto everything. She doesn't see this as a problem, but it gives me real peace of mind knowing that if I want or need something, I know exactly where it's located because it isn't covered up by a pile of other things. Dawn, you are SO right about how having fewer things to manage actually brings about a sense of peace - it's calming especially when things around us are so chaotic right now.
Same! Its been a real struggle to declutter even broken or such obvious things that need mending or arent being used but she thinks can be macgyvered. Maybe when things werent all made of plastic and most things were made of wood and metal and could easily be reused or would still be useful in 50 years it made sense especially when most people had the skills and tools to repurpose them but also lived in bigger houses with lots of storage and rarely if ever moved but now it really is a massive burden not just on the person who often doesnt realise but on the people around them.
I understand the anxiousness. I went through a bad divorce after appx 26 yrs of marriage. I lost my 3,000 plus sq ft home and my lifestyle. I had already lost my career due to health so basically I lost my good health. I had a grandchild pass on to heaven, my son became mentally ill so I feel like I lost all my dreams for him, etc etc etc. Now I'm afraid of letting go of things and not having the money (on disability which is not enough to cover the basics) to replace any item. I have nice furniture and knick knacks, and gadgets from when I was married. Nothing can be replaced if I get rid of it. So I understand her fear. I want to get ready of the clutter. I like things nice and neat and organized...however losing a big home and living in a small 2 bedroom mobile home there is no room for anything. I have to get rid of stuff. I just wish I knew the answer on how to overcome the fear and anxiousness.
Lori W my grandparents were great keepers. I think it was going through the war in Britain when everything was in short supply and rationed. They never threw away a pice of string, an elastic band, a piece of brown paper etc. I think in some ways my generation still has that folk memory of ‘making do’ and being frugal. But in a world of obsessive consumers that is no bad thing.
@@TermiteVideo I agree. My grandmother died with these worn out, threadbare rugs on her cold bathroom floor. When my dad and his family went through her belongings, they found several brand new rugs grandma never used because her old ones hadn't completely fallen apart yet. My generation buys new rugs and towels just to change home decor - such a different mindset!
Thank you for the encouraging words and the reminder that HE is still in control- no matter who is in public office. Have a great day!
Just this morning when I was getting ready to get out of bed I thought to myself I should say a prayer. I thank God for what he has given me, but I had to apologize for my poor weak prayers. I felt sad and guilty, but with tears in my eyes and my heart so heavy your prayers helped relieve the stress in my soul and the pain in my heart. Thank you for sharing and pray God bless our world with love and peace and that we all get along as one. We are all Gods children
I found your videos a couple days ago and they have been such an encouragement and blessing in my life! Currently I am currently 31 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child after 13years!!! 😊 I have been a hoarder since I was a child after having to bounce around between living with one of my parents or grandparents. I didn’t have say over my stuff. When I got older I started keeping EVERYTHING! Throughout the years I’ve gotten a little better but NOW I must simplify my house and mind. These videos have helped me come up with new ideas and gave me the right encouragement to LET GO of things that have been in my closet’s for at least 5 years if not more and not used once. Thank you!!! I know the Lord put your videos in my path for a reason! Thank you and God Bless you and your family!!😊❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great message! 🥰 the leaves whirling in the background was perfect timing. He is always in control even when it feels a little whirlwindy.
Yes I saw the leaves twirling around and too you are so right!
Yes!! I noticed that when I was editing it!! 🍂🍁
Well said!
Whirlwindy. What a great word, and what a great thought! It makes me smile. :)
Thank you for that beautiful prayer! And this topic is right on point for me today. Last week, I pulled a large roasting pan/rack out of my cabinet that I have used only once in 27 years of marriage. We do host Thanksgiving for my family, but only every other year. And my husband likes to BBQ the turkey and this pan didn't fit our barbecue. But I was holding on to it "just in case" I ever decided to cook the turkey in our oven! So grateful to be able to bless another family with this really very nice roasting pan.
Not sure how I ended up on your channel but I’m so glad I did! Christmas is coming up and I’ve felt overwhelmed by how much stuff I have and the thought of buying more makes me want to pull my hair out!! I have all little kids and we have SO MUCH of everything! On top of that I’m not sure where the insecurity comes from of not having what I might need. I’m going to watch your videos and try again to declutter my home and get rid of excess that is flooding my closets and my mental space.
I also love that you are women of God! God is so good and He is my rock!
You two are a real treat to watch on Sunday mornings. So wise and faithfilled and adorable!!
I say I'm a minimalist for wants and a prepper for needs. I prep and pray and love others 🙏❤
Same
so sweet!! 🤗
Excellent response! I am going to look at it this same way.
I love that!!
Love it!!
It's always a pleasure to listen to you every Sunday! Your gentle guidance has helped me on my journey towards minimalism. I started decluttering my home on October 2nd (2020, the crazy year) and have made excellent progress so far. My entrance closet, half bath, full bath, linen closet, living room, dining room, and kitchen are now done. My master bedroom is in process as well. It felt so good to get rid of some very nice casual clothes that haven't fit me in years. I also replaced my dishes, drinking glasses, and utensils with very cost competitive options from Bed, Bath & Beyond. I'm very excited to continue the process. Dawn and Diana, both of you are such blessings to all of us!! ❤️🤗❤️
I'm so thrilled that I came across your videos the other day as I'm decluttering our home. I felt as if you all are so down to earth & family loving. After viewing the last two, I noticed you're believers! As a born again Christian, that makes me happy to be able to follow you on here. Thank you for praying that wonderful prayer. Looking forward to more videos!
I have found that (for me), “prepping” as in stocking for scary things that may come causes me too much anxiety - because as you said, “you can’t prepare for everything”. I have what I need. And, I trust in His sufficiency.
Have extra for emergency is not scary. Natural disasters strike frequently. Having at least enough food and water to always last three days is not scary.
I have to keep watching several of your videos over and over to reinforce and apply everything you share on how when why to declutter. I also watch just because you are such a welcoming delight into my home and my life! Thank you.
Ladies, I want to thank you for all the effort you put into these videos. I'm a nonbeliever (though sometimes I wish I wasn't) that takes so much away from these videos. Even the prayer part gives me strength and calm so thank you!
I appreciate the both of you being real when it comes to all things - practically and spiritually. I am so grateful that you speak to our realities (e.g. the election’s results, our anxieties,...). Thank you, ladies!
Last night as I was giving out treats the food bank came around looking for donations. I ran in the house and was able to give them some stuff. In these hard times the food banks are not getting a lot of donations and more people need it more then ever. That made my night last night.
What a great idea that the food bank did that last night and you were accessible where you could help them also.
That was a great idea by the food bank.
When I read you said, “ That made my night.” For some reason those words really touched my heart. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful prayer! Thank you Diana! Dawn, thank you for reminding us to pray for each other and the "other" candidate. Such good advice.
Covid was awesome for "what if" items, because in my mind. Covid was the what if moment. What if we can't go to the store... what if I get time to actually do the things... etc.
I was able to declutter projects that I was saving for "what if I had time"... well I had plenty of time with Covid and didn't do them, I also had no desire to do them... so they are gone now.
Another hard one for me is lounge wear, all clothes that are no longer nice enough to wear out gets downgraded to lounge wear. Well with covid, if I didn't wear it when my whole wardrobe was lounge wear, it went..
With that mentality I was able to declutter so much this year.
Yes!
I always hope someone gets blessed by things I can no longer use, or frankly, no longer want!
Completely, and here in the UK we are back in Lockdown again from this coming Thursday... BUT this time around I am really going to go for it with minimalism x
@@wildminders247 This is such a perfect time to do it. Before you start, write down why you want to be more minimal. When you are struggling you can circle back to your why it will help you keep going. Good luck!
Totally! This time has been good in the same sense for clothes I was saving to actually wear out of the house, but that I knew deep down I should probably get rid of. With those items staring at me from my closet on the brief occasions that I leave the house, it's become easier to simply acknowledge I don't like them anymore! I still keep nicer things that I know I'll probably miss when I'm working at an office again, but my closet is now so much happier when it reflects my true current style 😄
Yes, I didn't throw out some weird foods in my pantry in case the food supply chain got messed up. But covid happened, and I still didn't use those weird jams that my neighbour gifted me. It's time for them to go!
“Our certainty and peace isn’t going to come from that elected official anyway.” 💙 These are the words I was looking for when trying to explain my thoughts to my husband but just couldn’t find the words!! Thank you ladies 💕
Yes!
@@Nan-59 yes there is too much evil in the world. We sow the seeds for suffering and wonder why we are not happy.
We would not plant potatoes and expect cabbages to grow . Sow the seeds of love , compassion and kindness and reap happiness
Thank you for your words of comfort from scripture. Just what I needed tonight.
Thank you Ladies! Your show is an answer to prayer and your words just now are AWESOME! Thanks for the prayer and your boldness ❤
This video just about brought me to tears at the end. Thank you for leading your viewers in a very timely prayer. God bless you ladies and your families.
So so good! Thank you for your wisdom, wonderful and funny stories, for reading scripture out loud and for your prayers. Praying with you for the Lord’s will to be done and for his kingdom to come in your nation today and in the days ahead. Love you ladies, thank you for what you do! xxx
What a blessing !!!! Thank y’all so much ......I am learning a lot from you and am so encouraged to only keep the things I can manage....what a great way to look at decluttering ......May the Lord continue to bless you as you serve Him and share your wisdom with others !
I loved this so much. This reminded me of a prayer that my husband prayed before we went grocery shopping on Saturday. We've been working on having a good food storage and emergency items, and he prayed that we would be guided to know things that we can buy and have ready that might be helpful to someone else. That really touched me and has helped me to have a different perspective during these trying times.
Thank you. I have been decluttering more the last month. I'm just tired of the extra stuff to move to different places all the time. You are helping me, some stuff doesn't give me joy at all.
I'm new-ish in my walk with minimalism. I've grown up purging stuff often as we moved around a lot. We got rid of stuff and just bought new stuff. I've loved watching your videos because it has helped me stay on goal of, not just tossing and dontating what I no longer want or use but also keeping me accountable for not bringing on more new, sparkley things.
Today, after probably a month of searching for a clock I was convinced I needed, I bought one I love! But when I got it home a thought struck me. I'd love the look of it in the master bathroom...it certainly would make a "statement" but then I remembered that today I have to reset ALL the clocks in my house and this would be one more..way up high. More to manage.
I will be returning the clock and never even took it out of my car! 😂
Thanks for sharing your wisdom and helping keep me accountable with my goals for myself and family!
It's so nice to hear from TH-camrs that understand farm life...A "junk room" for when you come in from the barn. I totally get it!
This was a fantastic word! I watched twice and took 2 pages of notes! The best Sunday School lesson for me today! You may not realize it..but..you both spoke a word from the Lord directly to my heart!
Thank you for this series. You two just are so sweet , kind, and helpful. It is a joy to watch your good advice.
Thank you both for your encouragement, sharing and reminding us to focus on the Lord and that's where we get our true peace. It's such a blessing, no matter the name on the church building that as believers in Christ Jesus we ct share that same peace 🙌
Yes! Praying for there to be NO violence, in the days and weeks to come! Amen 🙏
Amen! This is my biggest worry!
Mine too!!
Yes I call in peace to this country!
Dawn,
I saw this quote yesterday and I immediately thought of what you and Diana are always sharing about how minimalism is also a spiritual journey. Thought you might enjoy it.
"It’s not barns full of fruit, which would allow us to take our temporal ease, that God wants to give. He wants us to be satisfied with the basics and devote our time, talents, and resources to other, more fulfilling pursuits. The kingdom of God stresses relationships, service, and developing our minds, talents, and character." -S. Michael Wilcox
Thank you for all your devotion to share that light and knowledge with the world. I appreciate all your hard work. Love your channel!
Aww I just love you girls!!! What a lovely message and tips on letting go...
Been watching the news off and on all day and getting flustered. I took a break and watched this and it just gave me such a sense of peace and feeling of being grounded and connected, and on track with my purpose and the work in front of me.
I like the idea of the liberation of NOT being the person who has “it” when it comes time to sign up and volunteer...of not keeping track “it”, or trying to maintain whatever obscure thing I use once or twice a year or have saved when the kids have a ...whatever thing!
Amen and amen!
Today as I was going through your different videos on minimal living, I came across this post. It confirmed several things that the Holy Spirit has been speaking to me about, especially today. Thanks for being willing to be transparent and to share your heart, as well as your wisdom and experience with minimal living 🥰
Wow! The two of you together! Powerful! Needed that prayer...tears! Thanks so much! Blessings!
Amen! Thank you ladies for never turning from the Faith! Many blessings to both of you.
Ladies, I haven't watched your videos for some time and I love how you connected minimalistic ideas with the faith. You have a great message which is very appealing to all of us. I wish that more and more North Americans would get inspiration from you - your minimalistic way of life as well as your faith. Best of luck in your work. Sending greetings from Prague.
Wow. I just came across your channel a few nights ago. I certainly was not expecting a prayer today, and it was so beautiful and really touched my heart. Sending you all much live and light. 🙏🏻💕
Thank you for that reminder that we can rest in knowing that God is in control and we do not need to waste a single second worrying about the future. He's got us!
Well said!
Oh man this was so good! To think about others, not just hoarding for ourselves 😊
What a wonderful witness you two “girls” have! Thank you! And yes, pray for this country!
Long live the junk drawer! Organized on a semi routine basis, of course. Thank you, thank you for the word of encouragement and for praying for us. So appreciated.
Hi Dawn! I never comment because it’s not really my thing but I do watch ALL of your videos! I just wanted tell you that I put you and your whole family on my gratitude list this morning.
I realize that when you put out a new video and I see your face pop up on TH-cam I feel such a warm comforting peaceful excitement. You have given me so many great tips that little by little have changed my home and my life. I always feel like you present ideas in such an approachable that I feel inspired to do what I can rather than overwhelmed that I can’t do it.
I have been on a mission do beat Christmas before it beats me for the past 5 years. That means I get started early so that I can manage everything and prevent a last minute consumer frenzy. My best tip is that I take notes every year on what worked and what didn’t so I repeat the good stuff the following year but not fall into the same traps. I so appreciate your Christmas videos because I know we are coming from a similar space. I heard that you said one of your love languages is words of affirmation, which is why I’m taking the time to comment instead of silently appreciating you.
Thank you for speaking truth and peace into our lives! The encouragement to pray for our families and our nation and to know that God is in control is so wise. I am grateful for your guidance that you provide regarding simplifying and spiritual matters. Love you!
TFS Dawn and Diana. I’m always so thankful that you are right on when it comes to sharing and praying for our needs. I’m encouraged and uplifted each week by your words and prayers. You two are beautiful blessings. Love ❤️ from California. 🦜🌴🌞
Was not expecting the bible lesson and prayer when I clicked on this. What a blessing! Thank you, ladies. God bless you and your families.
I"m a 62 year old Gramma of ten who just adores your wisdom and have been a subscriber for awhile. Interestingly, I was following Cas's Christmas Prep video and was working on the Kitchen declutter. Quite proud of myself and my efforts, I tackled each drawer of my kitchen. While doing so, I encountered a 2 inch half circle gray plastic piece of something under the foil wrap. I tossed it. Then had seconds thoughts and retrieved it. The next week, I was following instructions from Cas to deep clean my dishwasher.......low and behold, I had forgotten that the top spinner on my dishwasher had fallen off a year ago, and I could not fix it. Stuck it at the back of the cupboard under the sink. Since my dishwasher was newly sparkling clean, I decided to try again to fix it......Guess what? The 2 inch semi circle gray plastic piece was needed to snap on the spinner arm!!! Ta Da.....Clean and FIXED! So whether it was a God thing or not ( I'm gonna say it was) I'm so glad I didn't toss that unidentified piece! However, if it wasn't for my two awesome declutter channels.....I would have never known that piece was there. Love your content and thank you for your inspired words of peace.
I am so thankful for this open door the Lord has given you to encourage everyone in day to day stuff, but even more - that our trust is in God alone. Thank you!
These videos on Sunday never fail to speak to me....no doubt many others feel the same. Thank you both for allowing God to use you in this way.
Such a timely discussion. I love the mindset of how decluttering our stuff allows for us to have the mental capacity and energy to look outward and help others, it's so true!!
I always enjoy your Sunday talks. My husband and I are in the ministry, and we have three services back to back every Sunday! As a mother with young children, it can get busy and overwhelming at times, but your chats give me a few minutes to be recharged and encouraged for the day ahead. 💕
Going through the first round of this pandemic really has mentally helped me realize that if we didn’t use it then, we’re not going to use it. I started purging this week and I’m not sure how I stumbled onto your videos. Usually I listen to audiobooks when cleaning. Most of your decision making concepts are applicable to everywhere so it’s a good repetitive motivator. I’ve heard these habits before but your genuine expressive nature is encouraging. However not til this video did I understand that you and your sister are my kind of people. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Here in England we are going into lock down on Thursday, there is so much we don't need ,I've wrote a list of all the things I want to get done and a list of things for me ,ie ready a book,hot bath with candles,walk round a park,ect. People need to chill a bit and be thankful,everyone is n the same boat ,we just need to help each other.
Praying for you, keep your spirits up.
I am also in England. It is concerning how easy it is to give in to fear and buy something "just in case". The one thing I have done recently is to ensure I have a week's worth of meals in the freezer in case we have to self-isolate at any point. But even if we did, I know our neighbours and church would help out. The only items I will be stocking up on before Thursday is books. I mean, I could manage without loo roll at a pinch...but books?!?
@@lesleyking5583 You could pinch a page out of the book for an emergency no 2 lol,it would drive the reader mad thinking they missed a page ?
Curious why England is going on lockdown? COVID related?
@@krisd_b Yes, cases rising fast, alongside hospitalisations and deaths. So we are going into a month long lockdown.... Work from home if you can, non-essential shops and services closed, no household mixing. Education is staying open unlike last time. The goal is to protect our healthcare system.
I still have quite a lot of "just in case" items...most tend to be in my sewing room (my husband's is in the garage!). I am slowly getting through them. I know once I get things pared down to where I would like to be it will feel more peaceful like most of the rest of my house has become. Thank you so much for encouraging everyone to pray for our elected officials. If everyone in the nation would do that, can't you just imagine how that would change our politics...and our outcomes?
I am working really hard to declutter my home and you have both been a great source of motivation and inspiration throughout my journey. I definitely feel more prepared for things to come having less things to deal with and also knowing what I actually have! All of our in expensive just in case items are heading out of our house. It's so freeing to be in the mindset of erring on the side of getting rid of things. I know that if I desperately need something that I don't have I can replace it. You are so right that you don't miss the things that you get rid of. I was such a sentimental hoarder but clearing things out and taking photos of sentimental items before sending them off to enrich someone else's life makes them feel even more special as their journey is not yet over. Changing my mindset has been a huge hurdle to get over but now that I have I am so grateful. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement, they mean more than you will ever know! Sending love and prayers to you and your families.
I love your videos. I would be so grateful if you posted something in the description that let us know when a video is more faith based than minimalism based? It would be so helpful to me. I appreciate you so much. thank you!
Thank you both for your kind and timely words and Word of God spoken to my heart today. well done, ladies! God bless and keep you and yours.
The realization that has moved me toward minimalism is my excess of abundance.
I find that I turn just about anything into a "just in case" keep and most have more to do with my "fantasy self"...... thank you for this reminder of a shift in thinking!! Also love what you said about our certainty and peace and knowing our shepherds voice. Thank you both for wise words :)
My "fantasy self" is the little girl part that gets extremely active when I am anxious or stressed (and she has been in overdrive since the onset of Covid-19). My mother died suddenly when I was five years old, in 1969, leaving my father with five children under the age of ten. Fifty years ago the understanding of what children need to process and move through grief was a mere shadow of what experts know today. My PTSD has kept me stuck in an inner world where catastrophe is right around the corner, and my possessions become the tangible replacements for my mother's love and the comfort and security I felt when she was with me.
@@marthakasten4725 I'm sorry you lost your mom so young and suddenly. The PTSD is understandable.
I'm 10 years older and don't have the same story, but finding things from my childhood bring me back to happy times. Fortunately we moved when I was 14 and my dad had a friend with a young daughter so many of my toys were given to her. I was fine with that and happy now because I probably wouldn't want to let go of it.
Yes! I have so much stuff for my 'fantasy self'! I probably have enough 'stuff' for 5 of my fantasy selves. I need to trust in the Lord's intuition for me and my family.
Thank you for the prayer today! I really needed that as we go back into lockdown in Europe.
I so enjoy these Sunday videos - particularly now.
I have visited your wonderful country many times but do not know when or if I will ever get to return. Praying for you and all of our friends across the Pond. Will be thinking of you all on a Tuesday and praying for a peaceful outcome. X
I love how the two of you always talk about 2 ways that we can be uplifted and peaceful: decluttering and Jesus Christ. Thank you both for sharing your faith and being so real.
You ladies have no idea how much you help me, and I’m sure so many others. I always look forward to Sunday mornings, as I’m getting ready for church, to hear you, and kick start my “spiritual renewal” day! Every single thing you speak on is so relevant to me. And I so appreciate you both. It seems like there’s always a spirit trying to keep me down, especially on Sundays. Your kind and calming words always help to get me going. So I appreciate you so much. More than you’ll ever know. Much Love ☮️💗
It's such a good reminder to store up "just in case" items so we can be generous with others. I just love your channel and look forward to your bi-weekly posts. Thank you for your non-judgmental attitude and really coming alongside all of us as we pursue less cluttered lives. I find your decluttering inspiration and nuggets of truth to be very perspective changing. (plus your home projects are super fun to be a part of vicariously). Love you girls!!
Fellow sheep here 🙋♀️ your channel has seriously changed my life and I am so thankful for you guys!! Both for the encouragement from the Word and changing our families habits and mentality 💕💕💕 praying with you all!
This made me tear up at the end! Thank you so much for this message. You two are doing amazing things. Please keep sharing God’s love and word while helping us to simplify our lives. Love from Utah! ❤️
Really enjoyed this post and the leaves blowing around in the background. We don’t have Fall in my part of the country and it’s beautiful to see. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and positivity during these uncertain times.
Amen to that last segment. I started watching your video avoiding my bible study! God is good and knew I needed a word.
I had an epiphany last week when I was laying in bed.. I listened to you two on the radio when I was in high school!! I remember your mom calling on Friday mornings! I can’t believe that I’m now listening to you via TH-cam!! My family has gotten rid of so much in the last month since I discovered your channel! So thank you for spreading this message!!
Perfect just perfect! You addressed the bigger issue that all people face - fear of the unknown. God alone is our confidence, hope and sufficiency despite what comes our way. 💞it is well.
I needed this encouragement Dawn and Diana!! TYSM! You both are such a blessing to me, thank you for this ministry you have here! I truly look forward to it and click right away when I see u both pop up on my feed!!!🙏🏻😊💕
Your message today is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you both so sharing your kind heartfelt words and faith with us today!
Thank you so much for motivating all of us, you both are so inspiring. Also thank you for sharing the story in the Bible of Joseph, an for that Beautiful heart-felt prayer.....I needed that!♥️🤗😘. Just Love you Sisters.
I just found you this last week. A divine appt. Praying I can start my freedom journey to decluttering my home 🙏
Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for using this medium of TH-cam as a way to reach others for Christ. Thank you for the wise words about “just in case” stuff.... but especially for the words about who holds authority and wisdom for every moment. May God continue to use you both as His instruments of life.
Prayers for our beautiful nation always 🙏🏻💞💞 thank you ladies!!!! Love you both !
I just discovered your channel and I love it! It’s been a huge encouragement. My mom was a depression-era baby, and she kept everything “just in case.” I feel much better with less but have been afraid to go for it. But I started today after watching your videos all day. Lol!
Thank you for speaking out about the elephant in the room! November 3 Election Day!
I was watching LifeChurch UK at 4 AM this morning, and I asked them to pray for our nation.
Praying that the after election is calm,
like it always has been in my lifetime of 61 years.
Thank you ladies for being so encouraging. I remind myself to store up my treasures in heaven. It has felt so good and refreshing to get rid of extra stuff. After the loss of my brother-in-law, I don’t want to leave my family having to deal with all the ‘stuff’. I love how you have used your channel to glorify the Lord. Thank you for helping me declutter not only the physical clutter but the mental too. Blessings!!
Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and faith with us. Your videos and encouragement are so inspiring. Blessings to you and yours. ☺💐
Thank you for your ongoing encouragement to clear the stuff I no longer need . I found you several months ago and you have made such a difference to the way I now look at my excess belongings. I'm far from minimal yet but I'm certainly on the right path. I feel so clear about where I am heading now and far less stressed than I was. I can't thank you enough. God bless you! 💞
Praise the Lord for Dawn and Diana on Sunday morning! I live in South Florida. It was so refreshing to see Autumn. The golden leaves behind Diana when she told the story of Joseph. We can listen to the voice. God speaks to me. Rely on the voice of God and His Word.
Was feeling burdened this morning with fears for my family/health and not being able to just see them when we want to...thank you for this prayer ❤
* Dawn, you have helped me in an unexpected way. When traveling to my Mom's house (and other places), I used to pack for "just in case." (There are a lot of "just in case" items when traveling!) Having been in the minimalist mindset, I find myself packing only two or three personal items. It is SO easy to pack (and unpack) and I haven't missed a single "just in case" item! Thanks for spreading your ideas!
* Diana - I had chills when you were telling the story of Joseph.️ I love your idea about being prepared so we can help other people ❤️
* Tuesday is such an important day 🇺🇸 I have been praying for several weeks that we, the American people, will choose our national leaders WISELY. Dawn, I so agree with praying for our leaders, whether we elected them or, as some say, ESPECIALLY when we did not elect them =) I love your trust in God and His will being done. I feel the exact same way! And whatever comes, we will keep doing what we have always been doing and strive to do it a little better every day.
*Everyone, educate yourself on candidates and issues, and then VOTE! A few years ago, in our area, a town council position was won by ONE vote! Seriously, your vote matters! ❤️🗽🇺🇸
Thank you Dawn & Diana, I look forward to these Sunday morning videos so much!! ❤
Thanks for the reminder of Joseph and his story and the reminder that the Lord can help you with letting the right things go. I love that and needed that reminder. 😘
You’ve heard the comment - I will keep this as it could come in useful. When starting on the road to decluttering to downsize to a very small retirement flat, my brother said a lot of what he had was more - could come in useless! Your guidelines and humour are very inspiring. Thank you!
So enjoying your videos ladies! It’s so nice to hear about minimalism from a Christ centered heart💕
Just now watching this. And it is true that we do figure it out and adapt. I am definitely one that keeps stuff just in case and duplicates. Being prior military, you are taught to always have a backup. My husband also encourages this. My first goal in 2021 is the reduce this issue in my kitchen items. I don’t even cook enough to have 3 different type of colanders.
What a great subject!! Just a couple of weeks ago, this hit me. I would keep an item... for JUST IN CASE.... but... then I had a new thought... IF I end up NEEDING this item, I can then just go and buy a new one! No matter what it is.... you can most likely find a replacement for it on Amazon, or where ever... so that has really helped me! Funny thing is.... I think it will never come to mind again!!! Never will be needed! Lol.
Beautiful message. God bless you ladies!
I just love hearing from you two. Your encouragement in the things of the Lord means so much. Hello from N Ireland. Praying for you and your country at this time.x