I never leave comments but, y’all, this is crazy. Insulting Dawn is like insulting Bambi… she’s adorable, kind, and makes life feel like springtime. ♥️ I’ve been a minimalist for many years and decluttering, organizing, and beautifying (as I like to call it) are all equal parts of the journey. It’s wild we care so much what someone providing us free amazing content does with their spices in their home 😂… and btw, mine are decanted as well and no regrets. And yes, high quality bins stand the test of time so well and the price per use over time (especially with not having to rebuy when the cheap ones break) actually saves money in the long run. We love you Dawn more than you’ll ever know!!! ♥️ You are the sweetest, most humble, awesome, feels-like-a-real-friend person on TH-cam & I stand by that forever!
As someone who is in Take Your House Back and the Minimal Mom Membership Group, I had to stop this video halfway through to say.........who do some people think they are? The authority on plastics? The authority on organization? Absolutely not! AND, if these negative commenter's were the authority, what business is it of their's anyway? It's none of anyone's business what you choose to have in your home. It is MY responsibility as a viewer to take all the positives I can from your videos and if I don't like something, then I don't need to make a comment. When will people learn to just shut their mouths if they have nothing constructive to add?
I agree 💯 Dawn has helped me so much and I actually really love her ideas. She’s not trying to hurt anyone or convince you to buy anything. She has saved me tons by showing us stuff that works and is worth our money should we choose to buy the item. Thank you Dawn. You’re the BEST!!!
"We get to decide what makes our heart happy." This resonates with me. At the end of the day, this is your space, your stage in life, and your taste. Thank you for sharing. ❤
I took a lot of criticism over alphabetizing my spice rack - years ago. "What a waste of time!" was the most common remark ... but it cut my search time dramatically. DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!
What a great idea! With just labeling my flours and lentils in transparent containers for me some critical remarks on how come I don't know by my husband and mother in law. Last week she asked me if what flour it is and wanted me to check. I said it is what the label says. It saves so much time and mental energy when you have 4 white flours in your pantry.
I've always alphabetized my spices, my DVDs, my books, my CDs, etc. it just makes things so much easier to find. Also with decanting spices, if I know I'm not going to use a lot quickly, I will decant some to a smaller spice jar and put the rest in air tight jar that I don't open as often, besides, I like the way it looks.
I alphabetized my spices during my 6 week Covid shutdown. I have that pull out cabinet. It works great and makes grabbing spices easy! I do have salt, pepper, garlic powder, EBTB seasoning on a turntable next to my stove because I use them daily. 👍🏻
As I was watching that video, I was thinking back to when you were organizing with the dollar tree, bins, and boxes and thought, “How cool, she’s gotten her house down to exactly what she needs and now she can get the bins that are a little higher quality and that are prettier!” Seems like most of those comments probably came from people who haven’t been watching your channel very long. I’m sorry you’re even having to make this video. We appreciate what you do SOOO much!! 🌸
For sure! Using different containers thru the tears shows how she kept decluttering and got it down to stuff she uses to now organize. Been fun thru the years with Dawn to see the affordable possibilities through the different stages to more precise storage now.
Exactly ! Been watching Dawn for years … since waaaaaaay before 100K subs ( way B4 50K , I’m pretty sure) . She’s been upgrading these bins slowly. And itz been great for me to see the progress. She totalllllllly deserves a nice bin after all her hard work ! My goodness. Can you imagine having to justify your purchases like this after being nice enough to invite everyone in to your home? I’m sorry you had to go thru this, Dawn. Keep being you ! You’re amazzzing. Liz
You are loved by thousands! Your kindness shows thru in every video. I just found you about 6 months ago + you started me as a Sr on a decluttering journey. I just dropped off some donations today + threw out couple items including an old large jewelry box. I realized I only had 3 necklaces in there I wanted + a ring. Gone! Since find you I have found other decluttering, organization, money + cleaning videos but you are my #1 to watch weekly. You are genuine + I can tell you research for your videos. Keep your message going as long as the Lord leads. It's needed in this world of excessive stuff!! Think of all the storage buildings that have been built....full of stuff that won't fit in a person's home. WHY? Maybe that would be a good video... helping someone clean out their storage shed realizing what they truly need back home. Maybe 1 percent. Gran of 5.💕
The people who have an issue with this, aren’t done decluttering. It’s so worth the investment once you’re done decluttering. And it’s paid for itself by not buying the usual junk I bought before so no it’s not wasting money. You’re fine, Dawn! I’ll watch any video you put out. I’m so thankful for you!
I absolutely agree! I'm at the point where I am finalizing what I've done over the past three years so we have only what we need and I'm organizing certain areas like my pantry, refrigerator, and bathroom vanities. When I first started, I got rid of a lot of organizing products I already had that really just allowed me to hold more junk. Now that I'm reaching the end of my decluttering (before I move to just maintaining), I know what organizers I need that will match how we live and help keep everything in order and actually prevent me from collecting more than I need. Like you said, it's a worthwhile investment! 🙂
@@LM-kv5kpIf you had kept the items you probably wouldn’t have needed new ones… I am sorry, but I AM finished decluttering (well, as finished as you get with two little kids). I didn’t buy any organization items. We use what we have. And yes, it works. it’s also about sustainability. As we’re drowning in plastic and stuff as a society we should be careful with buying new plastic Knick-Knacks from Amazon that really… isn’t a very social company. Getting rid of things just to replace it after 2-3 years isn’t the goal of minimalism for me.
I concur with all parties here about the reward for Hard Work Done Well!! You’ve traversed the jungles of clutter, and cared enough to show us all a path that helps lead others to freedom! I just want to thank you over and over again for that wonderful effort on your part! I don’t ever want you to feel like you need to explain yourself. If what pops up first for any of us, is to find things wrong with what you are doing, then we need to look in the mirror and remember, our most important work is on ourselves! Plus you always tell everyone You DO You! So they should do that and give you the freedom to enjoy this hard wrought journey you’ve been on to reach this place finally!
Yes, this. I didn’t finish the video. It wasn’t for me. So I moved along. I didn’t leave a negative comment. I wasn't offended by it. It just wasn’t speaking to me where I am in my decluttering journey. As women really need to walk in the light we’ve been given and release other women to walk in the light the Lord has given them.
I always find it interesting that so many people feel that if something is "excessive" or "unnecessary", or a "waste of time" to them, then that makes it unnecessary or a waste of time for EVERYone. That is such a narcissistic way to look at things! Everyone has different priorities and tastes, and needs, not to mention we all function differently and respond to clutter or aesthetics very differently. I think your spice cabinet looks amazing! Mine makes me happy as well!
I just want you to know you’ve changed my life. I’m a 65 yr old woman who wishes I had known the benefits of decluttering years ago. I’m sharing your channel with everyone who will listen. Love you and your sister- y’all are my favorite. Such a blessing.
I’m 68 and an only child. My grandparents were antique dealers…see where this is going? LOL My parents home was filled with “things” they loved. After they passed away, I am now the proud owner of a lot of old stuff lol with this economy ppl aren’t splurging on anything. THANKS TO DAWN…I have been decluttering a little at a time & can now breathe a little easier. COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT HER HELP & ADVICE WITH A LOT U CAN DO IT!!!
Dawn, another thing I would mention is that you’re a ladybug. Cas from Clutterbug always talks about the power of pretty, especially for ladybugs. I’m a ladybug too. It really helps motivate us to keep our home tidy when it looks pretty. 😂
@@bonniestevens6932and it’s ok not to care as well. I’m a cricket, PRETTY is not my first priority. Things that function for my family is my thing. But I would never criticise someone for there preference..
@@leannewith3 that’s true but she was speaking on ladybugs, not crickets…..ladybugs NEED the visual simplicity/aesthetic effect. It’s the exact reason why we will shove junk in our closets, drawers and cabinets til they’re bursting at the seams! Cause we prioritize the visual simplicity over everything else. Crickets prioritize detailed organization. And as a 100 percent ladybug, I personally can vouch that the best way to motivate myself to work on a space or keep it organized, is to make it look pretty!! The only thing that got me to FINALLY organize my utility closet (Monica closet) was to buy the pretty labels I had been putting buying off FIRST! You’re “supposed to” declutter first. But I have learned that SOMETIMES I needed to do it backwards. The urge to put those beautiful labels to use was the only thing that got me to rip iff the bandaid and get the clutter OUT!!! And buying just one new piece of decor that I love will get me to clean any room! But this is a thin line to walk because it definitely CAN lead to more clutter if you’re not really careful!!! 😂
My Mom would tell me when I was younger, people are mean because they are jealous of you...I think the same for all these snarky comments. You are fabulous, Dawn!!! You have helped so many people ❤
You are the sweetest !!! About the plastic garbage liner holder? I might go get one as I live in Florida and bugs like to eat the cardboard wrapping if they manage to get inside. I do leave mine b in the bottom of the can now. We take our garbage out daily only two of us here. I haven’t experienced the leak more than a couple times over the years that probably happened when my grandkids were here ha ha
You are a wonderful daughter, and truly understand the organizing items and ideas that you recommend.I am all about making our home more functional, and easier to maintain, especially as I get older. I have purchased many of the items you have recommended, thank you for those recommendations.😊🌸.
The longer I live on this planet, the more I appreciate beauty. A sunset, flowers, colorful birds, or how a neighbor beautifies their yard. Included is the beauty of a home. It feels good to be surrounded by beauty. I appreciate you sharing all that you do, including organizational items that are esthetically pleasing as well. I am a member of your audience who does enjoy learning and seeing options for de-cluttering, organizing, and BEAUTIFYING an area. Thank you!
Dawn, I love your show. You have helped me so much. I have gotten rid of so many bags and boxes of clothes and other stuff. It was necessary for me, because I went from having a home to living in one room in my son's house. At first, it was hard, but then it became a hobby, and I was worried that I would run out of stuff to get rid of. Somehow that hasn't happened. Anyway, about the negative comments, how dare anyone criticize your choices for your home. I love your spice containers, so nice and neat, and pretty.
I agree with you Dawn. I don't buy a ton of organizers, but when I get a space decluttered, I will carefully buy an organizer that fits the space well. Organizers can help, but some influencers go overboard buying too many of them. I appreciate your recommendations because I know your not just trying to sell a product.
I love you so much Dawn! You have helped me in so many ways. I live in a 1,000 square foot home and lived alone for a long time. My sister in law passed away 10 days after my nephew was born, and I’ve had him since. He is almost 7, and I have spent the better part of 6 years feeling so bad about my home and honestly depressed. I was constantly saying how I had no storage for anything and all the things. Therefore, I never did anything to my home. I hated almost everything about it. I found your channel in December of 2023, and you changed my life forever! I’m not sure choosing to declutter right before Christmas was a good idea, but I did it. It’s still a work in progress, but I actually love my home now! Yes, it’s still small and nothing has changed there, but after getting rid of all the things we just did not need or use, it’s been amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Wow ! You are a lovely person ! God bless you & your nephew. And congrats on liking your home now. I was in Dawn’s mentorship group for about a year ( still would love to be , but itz not in my budget rn) & once during a kitchen declutter activity, Dawn said that anyone could have their dream kitchen … if they decluttered it. So true !!
I see it as things that bring disproportionate happiness. When you hate to cook and opening the cabinet for spices brings you joy because of how it looks then that is a huge win!! You aren’t pushing products every video and anyone who has been following for a while knows your heart!!
I just realized: Our moms didn't KNOW how important decluttering was when we were kids. They didn't KNOW that the world would make it so easy to accumulate junk! Thank you for talking about that. I have a great mom as well, but at times I have asked myself WHY my mom didn't my mom teach me this?? Honestly, they were too busy surviving. AND they didn't know it would be such a problem. ❤ love you friend Dawn ❤️
Yes ! I’m 57, and I wonder why I’m just figuring this out, but between advertising and consumerism, and lack of content like Dawn, or even TH-cam, ( I didn’t even go in the computer when my kids were little) I was in an acquisitive stage when our kids were little. Then we moved to a smaller house and I had to declutter, and divest, and I’ve been on a roll ever since. My kids are benefitting so much. Love it ! Open space is priceless.
Dawn’s message has been far reaching! My mom was and still is a hoarder (she hides it in the attic currently). It use to be really bad. But, I’ve broken the curse (my sister has not-she’s a hoarder like mom). However, now that I decluttered, my kids have all sworn off more junk. Nobody wants stuff for Christmas, just stocking stuffers and an updated bathroom or vacation. I’m so excited about the holidays this year since I don’t have to buy and wrap for ten people.
Dawn, you are so forgiving, kind, humble, and understanding in the way you addressed the criticism, and even meanness. Wow. No one could dispute your genuineness when you say, “I love you” at the end of your videos to your viewers. You have been such a ray of light and encouragement to me for almost two years now and you have helped me regain so much peace and sanity in our full and busy home with 6 children. Thank you ❤
I'm proud of you for standing up for yourself, even though you didn't have to. You didn't apologize for where you are today. Ppl often want ppl to stay the same instead of accepting their growth and where they are today. As you said, "The first 6yrs of your channel was one phase of your life," and now you're in a new stage. No one expects an adult to act and think like a child, so we have to learn to have that same perspective for adults. We are still growing. And even still, you have developed the habits for these systems to work now, but your before you would not have kept these systems up bc you weren't ready. Each phrase that you show is is where you are. Depending on the stage of life the viewer is in, they can watch said year of videos and get something out of it. I just sat this quote and it's so fitting: "Keep being you and they'll adjust."
Let me tell you something, DAWN, your channel is such a blessing. I'm the daughter of a level 5 hoader. The toxicity caused my eating disorder and I've been recovered 20 years next month. In July 2008, my childhood home exploded. I spent years in therapy. I used to do things "because I had to be different than my mom." I now view true hoaders with compassion including my mother that we had to go no contact with for safety. At first, I thought this channel would be triggering, but I drink it up. I went through so much healing and have had multiple beautiful apartments. I didn't think I wanted to live in an actual house again, but you make me feel that at 41, I should try. Any mom who chooses to go through their things, evaluate honestly, and declutter has so much courage and is leaving a positive legacy.
The only thing I dislike about those spice jars is the fact that you can only read the labels in the front, not the back. But I guess I'd just go ahead and put the labels a bit further up, where you _can_ read them! 😅 Seems to me like you can easily have both. 😊❤
I didn't connect with everything on the video you're discussing, but that's fine! We watch to get ideas...some may fit out lifestyles, others may not. I'm sure some things I have chosen to do wouldn't work for others but they work for me, and that's the point. You are a blessing, Dawn, and truly have a gift. Please don't change!
After decluttering my home, I decided to decant my spices. When things look out together, uniform, and tidy it gives me a calm feeling. I think the is a subjective thing that others would not care about. Another example is folding underwear, socks, tshirts, etc. I know Dawn does not care to do this, but I get the calm feeling when my things are folded uniformly. Although, I do hang almost everything. These videos have helped me maintain my home and give me peace of mind. Thank you Dawn!
I did a MAJOR declutter of my home five years ago. It immediately stopped my impulse buying. I have continued to declutter since then. So five years later, I’m finally at a point where I feel I’m worth having quality things. So I have been slowly replacing things. Not adding more. Having pretties do make you happy!
On a recent outing with my sister to $ 🌲, I bought some of the shelf liner paper (it’s not paper, I just don’t know what to call it) and I bought 8 rolls of it. She asked “what are you going to line with all of that!?” I told her my kitchen drawers! At the time, although they were lined, it was a mishmash of whatever I had on hand at the time. Now they are all lined with the same color padding, and that makes my heart happy ♥️! I am also gradually replacing my plastic food containers with glass ones. My spices are decanted in to little glass jars that are in a drawer by my stove, again because it makes my heart happy every single time I open that drawer and see all those matching labeled jars just waiting for me to decide which one I’ll use in whatever I’m making! It’s the little things in life! By the way, I’m 72 and have been married almost 52 years! During the early years and raising 3 girls, shoe boxes were used as containers for whatever, other boxes were made use of, just whatever was around and suit the purpose! Same thing in my classroom when I started teaching! I did pretty those up some, though! I love your videos and your way of teaching us old ladies new things! Love you and your family, don’t let any negative comments get you down (I know, easier said than done)! Love from Texas ♥️
Dawn, you are so gracious and well spoken. I love that you didn't treat their comments as snarky. Maybe they were, and maybe they weren't meant to be at all - it's hard to tell online, but either way you treated them with dignity and that shows your stong and loving character. Love you and keep up the great work!! You've helped so many, many people! ☺️
I have been following you for years. I am a part of your mentorship group(mostly watch from the sidelines). I have learned so much from you and have shared you and your tips and tricks with other women in various ways. Recently, I was able to share your decluttering wisdom with a friend, who needed help decluttering and reorganizing her bedroom in preparation for knee surgery. We were able to declutter 3 black trash bags of clothes and 1 dresser. All of her folded clothes fit in one dresser now. At the beginning of the decluttering session I told her that we would be able to fit her clothes in 1 dresser, and she said, "There is no way!!!!". It felt so good to help her. She had her surgery and is now able to come home to a safe, decluttered, and organized bedroom all because of you. Thank you! I am grateful for you.
Several years ago I created a spice drawer- I decant to clear glass jars. I have never regretted it- jars purchased at ikea for reasonable price. Here’s what I love- no searching when cooking all alphabetical. Also on grocery day I simply pull open the drawer and can instantly see any spice that is low or out- no more getting into a recipe and finding out I am out of a necessary spice. Game changer.
If, after all these years of being Dawn, The Minimal Mom, you are still decluttering tons of belongings, you’d be rightfully booed! But you’re showing progress and success in your organized, dejunked life to the point where you can make the order pretty. Bravo!
Dawn, those who have watched your videos for some time DID see you using what you had in your inventory first! What is wasteful is what we did BEFORE decluttering-buying dollar items and plastic bargains or organizing products ! What a nice reward to make things pretty after finished with the declutter process...love you!
Dawn, I love how NON-defensive you sound in this video. You are just calmly stating your opinions and it is so refreshing and inspiring to watch. I wish I were more like this when MY opinions and choices are questioned! Well done.
I agree with you 100%. I started major decluttering nearly 20 years ago before the term minimalist was coined. Then for several years I itemizing on my phone by date each item donated or discarded. I’d feel the same thrill of eliminating items I formerly got from shopping. After I was satisfied with a drawer, area or room, I treated myself to pretty organizers. Many are bamboo because they match the inside of my cabinets, but the clear ones you use look good also. I use mason jars, crocks & baskets, etc. to decant. Every nook & cranny of my home makes me happy. On my worst day I can be ready for guests in 10-15 min or less. My clutter muscles are so strong now I no longer need to keep lists, but it’s still an ongoing process. The term minimalist shouldn’t be measured against anyone else, it’s keeping only those things you use and/or find beautiful - in the best scenario an item is BOTH! My husband of 44 years is now is in the end stages of cancer and I physically can’t completely manage him myself. Almost 3 months ago we moved in temporarily with our son, daughter-in-law & teenage grandchildren because they have a 1st floor bath. We’re on a mattress & boxspring in the living room living out of 2 carry on suitcases. I brought 2 framed photos of us as our only decor, my Bible, a card game, our finance & bill paying box & bag, and a few special kitchen items. Other than medical supplies & equipment, that’s it and we’ve been fine. If I hadn’t been so organized previously, I can’t imagine how we’d have coped. I found your channel late in my journey and it reinforced my accomplishments so I very much enjoy watching. Keep up the good work, and don’t apologize or defend your choices. Thanks for allowing us to peak in on your journey.
I love that you're able to hush your home even more by co-ordinating and curating your belongings now that you've decluttered. It looks so cohesive and peaceful.
Most of us want our surroundings to be attractive and peaceful. Not just utilitarian. After the work of decluttering and the savings that comes from minimal living and reducing waste, we can give ourselves permission to buy pretty containers and organizing accessories. Never listen to naysayers. Dawn, I changed my spice containers and it sparks joy ! Money well spent. Whole family loves it.
I LOVE how you went for pretty spice containers! You will see them every single day and they WILL make you happy. I really love your approach to minimalism.
'we get to decide' - exactly; opening up a dialogue/having conversations can often be helpful but negativity doesn't really help anyone; it's okay to have the pretty after all the hard work of purging and organizing and Dawn is such a wonderful and giving resource to walk us thru this; do what makes ur heart happy! sometimes it is just a simple pretty spice jar that makes us feel good!
I loved the video you are referring to. It was great and totally makes sense to organise your space after you have decluttered your area. You have absolutely every right to make your space beautiful 😊.
The Take your House Back course has been so amazing with revealing the idea of true value in my "stuff" I no longer feel I HAVE TO HAVE and no guilt for buying something that may be a bit more expensive or not really needed because I only buy what I truly want to buy and if I don't like the way it works it goes back. Thinking it out before I buy, only buying the right items means 1. I can spend more on what I want as I am saving so much on not just buying because it is on sale 2. Being intentional has such power 3. Contentment and making me smile carries the value. Thank you for all you do and have done for so many!!!
I seriously never post comments, nor do I ever read comments on TH-cam! But I just had to share that the exact video you had to defend, was super helpful at our house… particularly your hallway closet tips! You do great work and are well loved in our house!
Some youtubers/bloggers are interior decorators or designers. Everything they do is geared to aesthetics and sometimes organization. Declutterers/organizers like Dawn are allowed to care about aesthetics too! Wanting a look and feel in your home is allowed! If someone wants a more spartan, non-plastic life that’s fine too. Just don’t begrudge people their differences.
Apparently these people have not been following you for very long. I have watched you for years. The old you did not use these acrylic items. I have watched you evolve - and because you have done the hard work, and maintained your declutter/ organize life - you have come to a point where you deserve to take this next step. I love your videos, you are so genuine- do you. 😍
Your whole channel has been showing how to declutter and get the systems in place. I am at the point where I am finally organizing and appreciated the video suggestions. Don’t listen to the negative comments. Your channel has made a huge difference in my life.
I can’t believe there were any negative comments from that video. 😮 You open your home, your personal home to us and give us so many ideas and solutions. If a person wants to take the time to put spices in pretty glass jars then that’s their own choice. I’ve done that before. I appreciate you reviewing products and giving us your opinion. Thank you for opening your home to us!
Perfectly said, and I can totally relate. I, too, got to that same point - we decluttered to our simple living (to us) threshold, and then gradually we bought nice (acrylic and locking plastic) containers to optimize and maintain. Never looked back. Totally worth the investment.
If everyone had a similar lifestyle and family dynamic as Dawn's, the world would be in far better condition. I have to question those who criticize Dawn's choices as wasteful or environmentally irresponsible: Do they drive a car? Do they shop at the supermarket instead of growing their own food? Are they on the power grid? I mean, at what point do we accept that we all do stuff that purists find objectionable, and that includes the purists...except for the ones who live in a cave, wear animal pelts & fig leaves and forage for all their food!
I just purchased all matching storage bins for shelves in basement. Many years of decluttering and mismatched boxes. Now I just love looking at my shelves. Thank you Dawn
You always give us options. I dont understand why people make negative comments about how someone else decorates. Again, i love watching and getting ideas and love when you do show us different organizing items and even let us know what didnt work. Love your channel.
I still watch your videos and have learned so much from you. You were my companion when I started decluttering and I don’t think I would have been able to start then without your help! So I’m saying this just in case it’s helpful to future content. I think if your more recent type of videos (organizing content with an emphasis on what products you bought or are trying etc.) was what you were producing then, I wouldn’t have been inspired and wouldn’t have kept watching. The big reason you motivated me was because your emphasis was on decluttering and getting things out, and not organization and buying containers to look pretty. As a perfectionist, I was completely overwhelmed and wanted to have a house that you have now - with the pretty spices lined up, matching organizing containers etc. But your focus was just on getting things out and you frequently mentioned not buying new containers and instead “shopping your house” for containers and baskets. You met people where they were and it seemed attainable. I’m really happy for you and your success, and you of course deserve a pretty house with whatever containers you like! Maybe though for the new people who are looking around at the piles of clutter in their house and then looking at your house now and product/organization videos and thinking it’s in no way attainable, you could link a playlist to older videos or mention how long it took you to get here and how it’s important to not even buy things at first and “shop your house” etc. I’m so grateful to you for starting this channel. My life changed in a big way after decluttering. I do miss the old content though and sometimes find myself not watching new videos or stopping early, and going back to watch old ones. And that’s ok, you can’t be everything to everyone! I just wanted to mention in case this perspective might help reach more people in the future that want to declutter but are turned off from the organization/product videos.
You are doing a great job. Some people are not happy and find something wrong with everyone and everything. All you can be is kind in your response. You are very kind. No one is making them watch the videos. If they don’t like them, then they shouldn’t watch them.
I also love re-watching older videos where Dawn was actually decluttering for the first time. I do skip some newer ones, though I enjoyed the points she made here, and I remain a big fan.
If anyone deserves a desired garbage bag holser, its you Dawn 😃 I dont have cabinet space for one, mine are in a nearby pantry just out looking messy so everyi can locate them. I thoroughly enjoyed watching that video, I was so happy that you were spluging & treating yourself to practical, neat organizing gadgets. I always get excited when you get something uou admire! Thanks for all youve taught me & encouraged me with!
Dawn, you have changed my whole outlook on my house. I was constantly buying bins and boxes to “organize” my house. They never worked! Once I started following you I realized that the problem wasn’t how I was storing my things but how many things I was trying to store. That mindset shift has made such a difference in our home. You helping me in my kitchen and “giving” me permission to store kitchen things that are occasionally used in my basement has been so freeing. Now that my house is managed I have been slowly replacing old bins and baskets with nicer ones because I am confident that I will maintain what I have and that they are an investment. I am happy to pass on my cheaper, less sturdy baskets to someone who is in the messy middle and doesn’t know what they will eventually need. Thank you for giving us permission to do what feels right for ourselves and to just feel good about our homes.
❤ Upgrade goals 🙌🏼 that lint can is great because I save lint, stuff it in emptied toilet paper rolls and use it as fire starter in our wood stove during winter.
I appreciate how well you share your perspective. Glad you can enjoy your house and all you’ve worked for without caring too much what others have to say about it.
Yes, buying enough of a spice to fill one of these containers cost around 50 cents, while buying it in a new plastic or glass container now can cost from 5.00 to 9.50!!!!
I found Dawn and Diana in 2020. They both have kept me grounded and pared down. I’m still decluttering as a lifestyle and I feel like I can go live a fuller life without a fuller home. The freedom I feel going into stores to get what I really need instead of bringing needless crap home is my new super power. I rethink EVERYTHING I’m considering buying. My whole mindset has shifted from consumerism to just the necessities. Yes, I need to work on spices next! 😅
I have followed you for years and if anyone deserves the upgrades it’s you, you put the leg work in dawn you decluttered everything you could and then you waited and found what you really wanted so why not I love your channel ❤
I love all that you are doing! Your experiences and sweet home gave me the courage I needed to downsize from my big beautiful home to a simpler old house on the lake I grew up on. Hubby is retiring and this is a new season of life for us. We let go of 75% of our belongings! I'm excited to see how this small house becomes our sweet home. PS I might just start decanting spices. 😊
It’s so nice to know that there are people in my stage of life doing this. Sometimes I have felt guilty for not doing this sooner but it’s time to stop that!
I also believe that having an appealing space brings me happiness. Decluttering is so hard. I like having containers that make my house easier to maintain and being me joy. Keep up the good work. Love your channel.
Dawn don’t even waste your time reading negative comments. I have loved every video you have put out there. You have made living simple simple and logical to follow. You are practical and easy to follow. Keep doing what you do! I have suggested to so many to follow you. Don’t bother with the negative Nelly’s and keep doing what you do best!
I also agree with, making things look pretty, it’s amazing how that transforms your attitude about your storage spaces. The transformation makes you want to keep it looking good and go further in other areas. I purchased matching open containers from Hobby Lobby. I didnt have that much expense put into it, but the final look and organization was wonderful!
Too much plastic, you say...? New spice containers That Make you smile when you're cooking... And remind you of the great job that you have done throughout the years. It's a journey and a learning process. Think about all Plastic the mineral mom does not buy or waste, being intentional with what she buys. Come on, let's give credit where credit is due. Yes, I am a recovered organized hoarder. Thanks to the minimum mom, my life has been Drastically changed because of the courage that she has it to share Her home and journey with me. Thank you, Dawn
Dear Dawn, You are so amazing! I’m so grateful for you and all you do for so many. I, too am so sorry that you had to address this issue. But you did it with such grace, kindness and professionalism. Just who we all know you are. Thanks for being my cheerleader, even though you don’t know you are - thanks for being my friend, even though you don’t know me. You spread light, joy and love wherever you go. Thank you. Thank you. 💕🙏🏻
Totally with you, Dawn, on the spices and pretty organizers. Putting my spices in matching glass containers has been one of the best things I've done to organize my kitchen. I noticed that cabinet no longer makes my anxiety level rise. I realized that's because all of the previous random colors and labels were just so much visual clutter it stressed me out while cooking!!! "When things are simple and easy to understand, it requires less mental effort, leading to a sense of comfort and satisfaction. Additionally, simplicity reduces cognitive load, allowing us to make decisions more quickly and with less stress. It also provides a sense of control and predictability, which can be comforting in a complex and uncertain world." - Chat on Poe Quora
When I watched that original organizing video, I was thinking how wonderful it was that you had decluttered so much that you could organize in a more astatic way. I felt it was inspiring. ❤
Ditto to all of the positive supportive comments on here, I absolutely have a much more simplified home thanks to your videos, and more recently I have taken some ideas from Cass and Dana. I absolutely would not have gone as far as I have if not for you helping me see things differently. My husband recently thanked me for decluttering because everything is so much more functional now. I like your organisational videos because you never know if something will resonate with a particular problem people are having…eg: the plastic zip lock bag dispensers, or the drawer dividers, etc. Sometimes we don’t know a solution exists until we see it. We won’t all go out and purchase all of the things you are showing. The negative people just need to practise kindness and scroll on. I love you Dawn, keep doing your thing and I’ll keep getting inspiration from your permission to let things go. “I’ll do me” like you are always saying!
I understand not everyone can get on board with matching spice bottles. But I don’t see much difference in that and your clear acrylic bins in the bathroom that function and force you to keep things organized. Part of being organized is the ease of putting items back. When one of those spice bottles is out of place it is so apparent where it goes! The visual of the home affects us! What a person can manage and put up with is up to the individual. You’ve taken your time at getting to the point where you can tweak your behind cabinet items to really make it function and be visually “quiet”. I think cabinets and closets can be organized but so visually loud when you look at it that it’s so overwhelming to find things. Keep on Dawn!!
I love this channel and I’m so thankful for you. I am recovering from a rough marriage and a tough childhood and postpartum. What you and your great ideas on minimalism have done for my mental health astonishes me when I stop in the middle of the day and I don’t feel anxious anymore. You have great ideas and I know from your videos that what you want for all of us is peace. Thank you for bringing minimalism into my life.
Dawn you are so humble. Maybe making the point that maintaining the space entails the organizers. It has to be just as easy to put away than to leave it on a surface. You have empowered your family to maintain the space by simplifying and organizing and giving items a home. What mother wants to spend her time tidying up after family members and be nagging everyone instead of spending her time doing meaningful things including quality time.
I think it is great that you found what works for you in keeping your home as you would like it. Each individual finds their way of doing things. No need for negative comments. We can celebrate each other‘s way of being. 😊
Dawn, when you started out you had accumulated a lot of unnecessary stuff that you'd bought at thrift shops and garage sales. You've learned that it's better to buy exactly what fits your needs. You're already living in a home that's half what most families of 6 have, so as Tim Gunn would say "Make it work!"
One more example way to organize spices is a win. I remember way back in the day trying to figure out how to get spices under control and seeing how other people handled it made it a lot easier to create my own solution. It's been over 10 years with my current layout and it's perfect for us, I'm glad you found yours!
Viewers need to remember that Dawn's house is small, probably much smaller than many of the viewers' homes. A small house will function so much better when it is yes, decluttered, but ALSO well-organized. Space is at a premium in a small house, and even the "visual space" needs to be carefully assessed and rationed out. We downsized from 2600 sq. ft. to 1500 sq. ft. and before I wouldn't have considered decanting spices and staples, because I had PLENTY of cabinet space. Now, my pantry/cabinet area is less than half of what I had before, so YES, I decanted spices and staples in order to fit my tiny spaces. It's easy to be critical, but in reality, people must do what works for them.
@@SpanishwithNeena We downsized to a smaller house nine years ago. Learning how to use less space, declutter and organize from Dawn has a huge help. The latest thing I did was redoing my living room (25 year old couch out LOL), my windows (Dawn's advice on using similar colored curtains to paint to help open the room up was spot on) and simplifying what is on the walls has helped my small home feel refreshed and more open.
Dawn, I think you are amazing! After watching this video, I was inspired to declutter a spare guest bedroom. I started with 5 minutes and it was the impetus to declutter this room. I spent a total of 1 hour in this room and what a transformation! I felt a 1000% lighter and proud of myself. You have helped me go through my home one room at a time!! Me and my family are so happy to be on this journey!!!
I've been decluttering since the late 80s early 90s and then started helping others. The one thing I know FOR SURE is that when you finally declutter your home, organise it to work for you and maintain it, often what follows is that you'll replace cardboard boxes, nappy boxes, plastic ice cream containers, handmade drawer-dividers and old jars etc with more attractive, durable or easier to use products BECAUSE they look pretty and make you feel good using them as well as make it easier to use depending on the item. The WHAT you buy totally depends on your budget and the aesthetic you want to create. There are NO RULES outside of that things should support you to make your home function well and then be pleasing to you so you are motivated to keep going. LOVE your videos, you do an amazing job 💕
You are doing SUCH a great job, Dawn! Thanks for the energy and love you put out online! I'm so glad that you have a thick skin and that you understand the bigger picture behind the comments. Keep up the great work! -April
Dawn, I think you are amazing. I have received so much great information from you, including encouragement when I felt like I could not declutter or organize. I do not understand why some people feel as if they need to share every thought that goes through their head. They can just chew up the good and spit out the bad if they disagree but there is no reason to tear people down in the process. Thank you for all your hard work. I love trying products that work from people I trust. May God bless you!
Hello Dawn, For people who are autistic or neurodivergent, your organization video with links to products truly helps. Having visual clutter can be very challenging for us. I would much rather have some plastic organizational items that make my products less visually distracting than have no plastic and all these name brand boxes that look like clutter.
I'm actually really glad you did this video. I feel like a lot of your recent videos have been about buying more stuff and I''m already content with how my house is organized so these have made me second guess myself a bit. But as you explain you spent the first 6 years of your channel getting through the messy middle and now it's about enjoying your environment (which I started with you in the beginning as my first kiddo was born and he is about to be 6). I now feel like I don't have to get sucked into the comparison trap but instead I can cheer you along for where you are at ❤
Tried the garbage bags in bottom… gross. They take on the smell of the garbage even without leaking. Will never do this again. Love you and everything you do. You’ve enriched my life for the past 3 years and now I’m passing on what I’ve learned from you. Take care and let go of the negative Nellys!!!
Once you have the beautiful specially labeled matching spice containers, you can buy in bulk going forward!! Organize them alphabetically amd you will always see what you need:) I love opening a cupboard and it looks beautiful & functional!!
When I turned 50, I was officially an empty nester! First time in my life that I'm living alone. First year was an adjustment. By the second year, I'm loving it! I don't care what anyone else thinks about anything pertaining to me & my home! I dress for comfort & LOVE having spots in my home that make my heart soar! I organized my linen closet so well, I find myself leaving the door open, grabbing a chair & sitting there! Admiring it! It makes me happy! It's so lovely to live your life & only worry about my opinion! People who come over are only there for an hour or 2. I'm not going to change a single thing!
I am a picky viewer, but I have always enjoyed watching your vlogs. I have been ‘decluttered’ by two TV companies. I have a chronic problem, needling regular boosts to keep going. Yours have been SO helpful. I love your attitude, and advice. The smile in your voice was so engaging. I am glad I found you.
I am a naturally neat, clean, organized person. I'm Dutch...what can I say. When I first began to make a converted effort in the direction of minimalism, with the goal of being a minimalist, I would have thought that these pretty "extras" were not important. Now that the years have gone by, I too have purchased containers and products to make my life simpler and easier. One day, you might too. All the best my people❤
I bought a spin around spice container and decanted all my spices into it and I love it and it makes me so happy. I cook every single day usually a couple times a day and this is in necessity as well as being beautiful. Rock on sister Dawn 🙌🏼
You don't need to justify wanting to upgrade your organisation tools to anyone. Alot of the time, these upgrades can make your life easier and at the point of the Journey you're in, isn't that what you should be doing now anyways. The people who have been watching your channel for a very long time, know what you stand for. :)
As someone who spends a majority of the day in my kitchen, I love my spice jars. I didn’t have them for a long time, as it wasn’t a necessity, but then last year for my birthday I asked my husband if I could order them. And I agree…they do bring me so much joy to open that cabinet and see it organized every time!
I watch Dawn's videos regularly. If something she does wouldn't work for me, then I know it works for her and that's cool. But there's been SO much I've learned from her videos towards making my house so much less cluttered. I focus on what helps me. Thank you so much, Dawn.
Rewarding yourself with pretty organizing containers, I love that!!!!! ❤ It is your home Dawn and you don’t have to justify your decisions to anyone! You handled this well!!!!! Blessings on you!!!! 🥰
I wish I could give you “giraffe ears” so you can’t hear ( read ) those thoughts! I’m reading about Marshall Rosenberg’s giraffe language, also called nonviolent communication. giraffes have the biggest ears and hearts ! Just be you, Dawn. Thankful for minimal you! 😊
I decanted my spice cabinet & made matching labels - love it! so much less stress finding things, they are all the same size, easier to organize, and dang looks so pretty! also, I have gifted this to tall my best friends & family members, they love it too! I like the the trash bag dispenser! Shoe racks get shoes off the floor, easy to clean around, you know where to find the shoes, its what works for you. What I love about your videos is you show us your process of how you decide what to keep & how you figure out how you want to use your space, its all about what functions best for you. You are great & I enjoy your videos, Thank yo
Your channel has been such an encouragement and blessing to me over the last few years. Your sweet spirit is so refreshing. You’re doing a great job and making a positive difference for so many of us. ❤️
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I never leave comments but, y’all, this is crazy. Insulting Dawn is like insulting Bambi… she’s adorable, kind, and makes life feel like springtime. ♥️ I’ve been a minimalist for many years and decluttering, organizing, and beautifying (as I like to call it) are all equal parts of the journey. It’s wild we care so much what someone providing us free amazing content does with their spices in their home 😂… and btw, mine are decanted as well and no regrets. And yes, high quality bins stand the test of time so well and the price per use over time (especially with not having to rebuy when the cheap ones break) actually saves money in the long run. We love you Dawn more than you’ll ever know!!! ♥️ You are the sweetest, most humble, awesome, feels-like-a-real-friend person on TH-cam & I stand by that forever!
I agree!
I’m with you, she’s frugal and kind and one of my favorite!
I was thinking the exact same thing. She’s the absolute sweetest! ❤
Perfectly stated,
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As someone who is in Take Your House Back and the Minimal Mom Membership Group, I had to stop this video halfway through to say.........who do some people think they are? The authority on plastics? The authority on organization? Absolutely not! AND, if these negative commenter's were the authority, what business is it of their's anyway? It's none of anyone's business what you choose to have in your home. It is MY responsibility as a viewer to take all the positives I can from your videos and if I don't like something, then I don't need to make a comment. When will people learn to just shut their mouths if they have nothing constructive to add?
I agree!
Well said.
I agree 💯 Dawn has helped me so much and I actually really love her ideas. She’s not trying to hurt anyone or convince you to buy anything. She has saved me tons by showing us stuff that works and is worth our money should we choose to buy the item. Thank you Dawn. You’re the BEST!!!
Very well said.... Who are these people ,making negative comments, they have nothing to do , so they complain!!
I agree!!
If you buy a plastic container, but find it useful for the rest of your life, that’s NOT wasteful and bad for the environment.
Buy cheap……buy twice, right?
Exactly
"We get to decide what makes our heart happy." This resonates with me. At the end of the day, this is your space, your stage in life, and your taste. Thank you for sharing. ❤
I took a lot of criticism over alphabetizing my spice rack - years ago.
"What a waste of time!" was the most common remark ... but it cut my search time dramatically.
DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!
I grew up with an alphabetized spice rack. It never occurred to me to not have it that way.
I alphabetize my spices too. It helps! (And I recently started decanting to matching spice jars, too.) I am a Bee clutterbug type.
What a great idea! With just labeling my flours and lentils in transparent containers for me some critical remarks on how come I don't know by my husband and mother in law. Last week she asked me if what flour it is and wanted me to check. I said it is what the label says. It saves so much time and mental energy when you have 4 white flours in your pantry.
I've always alphabetized my spices, my DVDs, my books, my CDs, etc. it just makes things so much easier to find. Also with decanting spices, if I know I'm not going to use a lot quickly, I will decant some to a smaller spice jar and put the rest in air tight jar that I don't open as often, besides, I like the way it looks.
I alphabetized my spices during my 6 week Covid shutdown. I have that pull out cabinet. It works great and makes grabbing spices easy! I do have salt, pepper, garlic powder, EBTB seasoning on a turntable next to my stove because I use them daily. 👍🏻
As I was watching that video, I was thinking back to when you were organizing with the dollar tree, bins, and boxes and thought, “How cool, she’s gotten her house down to exactly what she needs and now she can get the bins that are a little higher quality and that are prettier!” Seems like most of those comments probably came from people who haven’t been watching your channel very long. I’m sorry you’re even having to make this video. We appreciate what you do SOOO much!! 🌸
I agree! Those of us who have been here for years know!
For sure! Using different containers thru the tears shows how she kept decluttering and got it down to stuff she uses to now organize. Been fun thru the years with Dawn to see the affordable possibilities through the different stages to more precise storage now.
Yep I remember the cardboard box, cut and taped together, that she used for the Sunday Basket when she was first trying that out. ❤❤❤
Exactly ! Been watching Dawn for years … since waaaaaaay before 100K subs ( way B4 50K , I’m pretty sure) . She’s been upgrading these bins slowly. And itz been great for me to see the progress. She totalllllllly deserves a nice bin after all her hard work ! My goodness. Can you imagine having to justify your purchases like this after being nice enough to invite everyone in to your home? I’m sorry you had to go thru this, Dawn. Keep being you ! You’re amazzzing. Liz
You are loved by thousands!
Your kindness shows thru in every video. I just found you about 6 months ago + you started me as a Sr on a decluttering journey. I just dropped off some donations today + threw out couple items including an old large jewelry box. I realized I only had 3 necklaces in there I wanted + a ring. Gone!
Since find you I have found other decluttering, organization, money + cleaning videos but you are my #1 to watch weekly.
You are genuine + I can tell you research for your videos.
Keep your message going as long as the Lord leads. It's needed in this world of excessive stuff!! Think of all the storage buildings that have been built....full of stuff that won't fit in a person's home. WHY?
Maybe that would be a good video... helping someone clean out their storage shed realizing what they truly need back home. Maybe 1 percent. Gran of 5.💕
There will always be those who are snarky. You handle those with such grace. This is why I love you!
Yes!
The people who have an issue with this, aren’t done decluttering. It’s so worth the investment once you’re done decluttering. And it’s paid for itself by not buying the usual junk I bought before so no it’s not wasting money. You’re fine, Dawn! I’ll watch any video you put out. I’m so thankful for you!
I absolutely agree! I'm at the point where I am finalizing what I've done over the past three years so we have only what we need and I'm organizing certain areas like my pantry, refrigerator, and bathroom vanities. When I first started, I got rid of a lot of organizing products I already had that really just allowed me to hold more junk. Now that I'm reaching the end of my decluttering (before I move to just maintaining), I know what organizers I need that will match how we live and help keep everything in order and actually prevent me from collecting more than I need. Like you said, it's a worthwhile investment! 🙂
Indeed I couldnt agree more
@@LM-kv5kpIf you had kept the items you probably wouldn’t have needed new ones… I am sorry, but I AM finished decluttering (well, as finished as you get with two little kids). I didn’t buy any organization items. We use what we have. And yes, it works. it’s also about sustainability. As we’re drowning in plastic and stuff as a society we should be careful with buying new plastic Knick-Knacks from Amazon that really… isn’t a very social company. Getting rid of things just to replace it after 2-3 years isn’t the goal of minimalism for me.
I concur with all parties here about the reward for Hard Work Done Well!! You’ve traversed the jungles of clutter, and cared enough to show us all a path that helps lead others to freedom! I just want to thank you over and over again for that wonderful effort on your part! I don’t ever want you to feel like you need to explain yourself. If what pops up first for any of us, is to find things wrong with what you are doing, then we need to look in the mirror and remember, our most important work is on ourselves! Plus you always tell everyone You DO You! So they should do that and give you the freedom to enjoy this hard wrought journey you’ve been on to reach this place finally!
Yes, this. I didn’t finish the video. It wasn’t for me. So I moved along. I didn’t leave a negative comment. I wasn't offended by it. It just wasn’t speaking to me where I am in my decluttering journey. As women really need to walk in the light we’ve been given and release other women to walk in the light the Lord has given them.
I always find it interesting that so many people feel that if something is "excessive" or "unnecessary", or a "waste of time" to them, then that makes it unnecessary or a waste of time for EVERYone. That is such a narcissistic way to look at things! Everyone has different priorities and tastes, and needs, not to mention we all function differently and respond to clutter or aesthetics very differently. I think your spice cabinet looks amazing! Mine makes me happy as well!
I just want you to know you’ve changed my life. I’m a 65 yr old woman who wishes I had known the benefits of decluttering years ago. I’m sharing your channel with everyone who will listen.
Love you and your sister- y’all are my favorite. Such a blessing.
Same ! I’m 64 & boy … do I wish I’d heard about “inventory” & more sooner. Oh well … better late than never !
@@lizzabbottI’m 60 and I wish I’d known sooner it was okay to donate things gifted to you - game changer to just keep a few key pieces ❤️
I am 68 years old and learning so much from Dawn! We are never too old to keep learning.
I’m 68 and an only child. My grandparents were antique dealers…see where this is going? LOL My parents home was filled with “things” they loved. After they passed away, I am now the proud owner of a lot of old stuff lol with this economy ppl aren’t splurging on anything. THANKS TO DAWN…I have been decluttering a little at a time & can now breathe a little easier. COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT HER HELP & ADVICE WITH A LOT U CAN DO IT!!!
Dawn, another thing I would mention is that you’re a ladybug. Cas from Clutterbug always talks about the power of pretty, especially for ladybugs. I’m a ladybug too. It really helps motivate us to keep our home tidy when it looks pretty. 😂
Spot on ....some "women" DONT SEEM TO CARE WITH PRETTY !!! some of us do, even if nobody see the pretty organization except us.
Yep I agree completely! Fellow 🐞 here! Xx
Agree! Sometimes I open drawers/cupboards that are decluttered and organized just to look at them. It makes me smile!
@@bonniestevens6932and it’s ok not to care as well. I’m a cricket, PRETTY is not my first priority. Things that function for my family is my thing. But I would never criticise someone for there preference..
@@leannewith3 that’s true but she was speaking on ladybugs, not crickets…..ladybugs NEED the visual simplicity/aesthetic effect. It’s the exact reason why we will shove junk in our closets, drawers and cabinets til they’re bursting at the seams! Cause we prioritize the visual simplicity over everything else. Crickets prioritize detailed organization. And as a 100 percent ladybug, I personally can vouch that the best way to motivate myself to work on a space or keep it organized, is to make it look pretty!! The only thing that got me to FINALLY organize my utility closet (Monica closet) was to buy the pretty labels I had been putting buying off FIRST! You’re “supposed to” declutter first. But I have learned that SOMETIMES I needed to do it backwards. The urge to put those beautiful labels to use was the only thing that got me to rip iff the bandaid and get the clutter OUT!!! And buying just one new piece of decor that I love will get me to clean any room! But this is a thin line to walk because it definitely CAN lead to more clutter if you’re not really careful!!! 😂
My Mom would tell me when I was younger, people are mean because they are jealous of you...I think the same for all these snarky comments. You are fabulous, Dawn!!! You have helped so many people ❤
Agreed❤
You are the sweetest !!! About the plastic garbage liner holder? I might go get one as I live in Florida and bugs like to eat the cardboard wrapping if they manage to get inside. I do leave mine b in the bottom of the can now. We take our garbage out daily only two of us here. I haven’t experienced the leak more than a couple times over the years that probably happened when my grandkids were here ha ha
Not all critique is mean though. There is criticism that just wants to open a possible new perspective, you know what I mean?
You are a wonderful daughter, and truly understand the organizing items and ideas that you recommend.I am all about making our home more functional, and easier to maintain, especially as I get older. I have purchased many of the items you have recommended, thank you for those recommendations.😊🌸.
It's Dawn's house. Geesh. Get a grip ppl!
The longer I live on this planet, the more I appreciate beauty. A sunset, flowers, colorful birds, or how a neighbor beautifies their yard. Included is the beauty of a home. It feels good to be surrounded by beauty. I appreciate you sharing all that you do, including organizational items that are esthetically pleasing as well. I am a member of your audience who does enjoy learning and seeing options for de-cluttering, organizing, and BEAUTIFYING an area. Thank you!
Dawn, I love your show. You have helped me so much. I have gotten rid of so many bags and boxes of clothes and other stuff. It was necessary for me, because I went from having a home to living in one room in my son's house. At first, it was hard, but then it became a hobby, and I was worried that I would run out of stuff to get rid of. Somehow that hasn't happened. Anyway, about the negative comments, how dare anyone criticize your choices for your home. I love your spice containers, so nice and neat, and pretty.
I agree with you Dawn. I don't buy a ton of organizers, but when I get a space decluttered, I will carefully buy an organizer that fits the space well. Organizers can help, but some influencers go overboard buying too many of them. I appreciate your recommendations because I know your not just trying to sell a product.
I love you so much Dawn! You have helped me in so many ways. I live in a 1,000 square foot home and lived alone for a long time. My sister in law passed away 10 days after my nephew was born, and I’ve had him since. He is almost 7, and I have spent the better part of 6 years feeling so bad about my home and honestly depressed. I was constantly saying how I had no storage for anything and all the things. Therefore, I never did anything to my home. I hated almost everything about it. I found your channel in December of 2023, and you changed my life forever! I’m not sure choosing to declutter right before Christmas was a good idea, but I did it. It’s still a work in progress, but I actually love my home now! Yes, it’s still small and nothing has changed there, but after getting rid of all the things we just did not need or use, it’s been amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Big hugs to you ❤ and God bless you for giving your nephew a loving home ❤
@@emmelia-6068 thank you so much!
Wow ! You are a lovely person ! God bless you & your nephew. And congrats on liking your home now. I was in Dawn’s mentorship group for about a year ( still would love to be , but itz not in my budget rn) & once during a kitchen declutter activity, Dawn said that anyone could have their dream kitchen … if they decluttered it. So true !!
@@lizzabbott thank you! And yes! That is what he realized. I couldn’t believe once I decluttered, how much better everything was.
I see it as things that bring disproportionate happiness. When you hate to cook and opening the cabinet for spices brings you joy because of how it looks then that is a huge win!! You aren’t pushing products every video and anyone who has been following for a while knows your heart!!
I just realized: Our moms didn't KNOW how important decluttering was when we were kids. They didn't KNOW that the world would make it so easy to accumulate junk! Thank you for talking about that. I have a great mom as well, but at times I have asked myself WHY my mom didn't my mom teach me this?? Honestly, they were too busy surviving. AND they didn't know it would be such a problem. ❤ love you friend Dawn ❤️
Yes ! I’m 57, and I wonder why I’m just figuring this out, but between advertising and consumerism, and lack of content like Dawn, or even TH-cam, ( I didn’t even go in the computer when my kids were little) I was in an acquisitive stage when our kids were little. Then we moved to a smaller house and I had to declutter, and divest, and I’ve been on a roll ever since. My kids are benefitting so much. Love it ! Open space is priceless.
Dawn’s message has been far reaching! My mom was and still is a hoarder (she hides it in the attic currently). It use to be really bad. But, I’ve broken the curse (my sister has not-she’s a hoarder like mom). However, now that I decluttered, my kids have all sworn off more junk. Nobody wants stuff for Christmas, just stocking stuffers and an updated bathroom or vacation. I’m so excited about the holidays this year since I don’t have to buy and wrap for ten people.
Dawn, you are so forgiving, kind, humble, and understanding in the way you addressed the criticism, and even meanness. Wow. No one could dispute your genuineness when you say, “I love you” at the end of your videos to your viewers. You have been such a ray of light and encouragement to me for almost two years now and you have helped me regain so much peace and sanity in our full and busy home with 6 children. Thank you ❤
I'm proud of you for standing up for yourself, even though you didn't have to. You didn't apologize for where you are today. Ppl often want ppl to stay the same instead of accepting their growth and where they are today. As you said, "The first 6yrs of your channel was one phase of your life," and now you're in a new stage. No one expects an adult to act and think like a child, so we have to learn to have that same perspective for adults. We are still growing. And even still, you have developed the habits for these systems to work now, but your before you would not have kept these systems up bc you weren't ready. Each phrase that you show is is where you are. Depending on the stage of life the viewer is in, they can watch said year of videos and get something out of it. I just sat this quote and it's so fitting: "Keep being you and they'll adjust."
Insightful comment .
Thank you for this , you eloquently said this it truly resonates with me too 💐
Let me tell you something, DAWN, your channel is such a blessing. I'm the daughter of a level 5 hoader. The toxicity caused my eating disorder and I've been recovered 20 years next month. In July 2008, my childhood home exploded. I spent years in therapy. I used to do things "because I had to be different than my mom." I now view true hoaders with compassion including my mother that we had to go no contact with for safety. At first, I thought this channel would be triggering, but I drink it up. I went through so much healing and have had multiple beautiful apartments. I didn't think I wanted to live in an actual house again, but you make me feel that at 41, I should try. Any mom who chooses to go through their things, evaluate honestly, and declutter has so much courage and is leaving a positive legacy.
The only thing I dislike about those spice jars is the fact that you can only read the labels in the front, not the back.
But I guess I'd just go ahead and put the labels a bit further up, where you _can_ read them! 😅 Seems to me like you can easily have both. 😊❤
I didn't connect with everything on the video you're discussing, but that's fine! We watch to get ideas...some may fit out lifestyles, others may not. I'm sure some things I have chosen to do wouldn't work for others but they work for me, and that's the point. You are a blessing, Dawn, and truly have a gift. Please don't change!
After decluttering my home, I decided to decant my spices. When things look out together, uniform, and tidy it gives me a calm feeling. I think the is a subjective thing that others would not care about. Another example is folding underwear, socks, tshirts, etc. I know Dawn does not care to do this, but I get the calm feeling when my things are folded uniformly. Although, I do hang almost everything. These videos have helped me maintain my home and give me peace of mind. Thank you Dawn!
I did a MAJOR declutter of my home five years ago. It immediately stopped my impulse buying. I have continued to declutter since then. So five years later, I’m finally at a point where I feel I’m worth having quality things. So I have been slowly replacing things. Not adding more. Having pretties do make you happy!
On a recent outing with my sister to $ 🌲, I bought some of the shelf liner paper (it’s not paper, I just don’t know what to call it) and I bought 8 rolls of it. She asked “what are you going to line with all of that!?” I told her my kitchen drawers! At the time, although they were lined, it was a mishmash of whatever I had on hand at the time. Now they are all lined with the same color padding, and that makes my heart happy ♥️! I am also gradually replacing my plastic food containers with glass ones. My spices are decanted in to little glass jars that are in a drawer by my stove, again because it makes my heart happy every single time I open that drawer and see all those matching labeled jars just waiting for me to decide which one I’ll use in whatever I’m making! It’s the little things in life! By the way, I’m 72 and have been married almost 52 years! During the early years and raising 3 girls, shoe boxes were used as containers for whatever, other boxes were made use of, just whatever was around and suit the purpose! Same thing in my classroom when I started teaching! I did pretty those up some, though!
I love your videos and your way of teaching us old ladies new things! Love you and your family, don’t let any negative comments get you down (I know, easier said than done)! Love from Texas ♥️
Dawn, you are so gracious and well spoken. I love that you didn't treat their comments as snarky. Maybe they were, and maybe they weren't meant to be at all - it's hard to tell online, but either way you treated them with dignity and that shows your stong and loving character. Love you and keep up the great work!! You've helped so many, many people! ☺️
I have been following you for years. I am a part of your mentorship group(mostly watch from the sidelines). I have learned so much from you and have shared you and your tips and tricks with other women in various ways. Recently, I was able to share your decluttering wisdom with a friend, who needed help decluttering and reorganizing her bedroom in preparation for knee surgery. We were able to declutter 3 black trash bags of clothes and 1 dresser. All of her folded clothes fit in one dresser now. At the beginning of the decluttering session I told her that we would be able to fit her clothes in 1 dresser, and she said, "There is no way!!!!". It felt so good to help her. She had her surgery and is now able to come home to a safe, decluttered, and organized bedroom all because of you. Thank you! I am grateful for you.
How wonderful ! And what a great friend you are. Wishing your friend a comfortable & full recovery.
@@lizzabbott thank you. She came home today and is recovering well.
Several years ago I created a spice drawer- I decant to clear glass jars. I have never regretted it- jars purchased at ikea for reasonable price. Here’s what I love- no searching when cooking all alphabetical. Also on grocery day I simply pull open the drawer and can instantly see any spice that is low or out- no more getting into a recipe and finding out I am out of a necessary spice. Game changer.
If, after all these years of being Dawn, The Minimal Mom, you are still decluttering tons of belongings, you’d be rightfully booed! But you’re showing progress and success in your organized, dejunked life to the point where you can make the order pretty. Bravo!
Dawn, those who have watched your videos for some time DID see you using what you had in your inventory first! What is wasteful is what we did BEFORE decluttering-buying dollar items and plastic bargains or organizing products ! What a nice reward to make things pretty after finished with the declutter process...love you!
Dawn, I love how NON-defensive you sound in this video. You are just calmly stating your opinions and it is so refreshing and inspiring to watch. I wish I were more like this when MY opinions and choices are questioned! Well done.
I agree with you 100%. I started major decluttering nearly 20 years ago before the term minimalist was coined. Then for several years I itemizing on my phone by date each item donated or discarded. I’d feel the same thrill of eliminating items I formerly got from shopping. After I was satisfied with a drawer, area or room, I treated myself to pretty organizers. Many are bamboo because they match the inside of my cabinets, but the clear ones you use look good also. I use mason jars, crocks & baskets, etc. to decant. Every nook & cranny of my home makes me happy. On my worst day I can be ready for guests in 10-15 min or less. My clutter muscles are so strong now I no longer need to keep lists, but it’s still an ongoing process.
The term minimalist shouldn’t be measured against anyone else, it’s keeping only those things you use and/or find beautiful - in the best scenario an item is BOTH!
My husband of 44 years is now is in the end stages of cancer and I physically can’t completely manage him myself. Almost 3 months ago we moved in temporarily with our son, daughter-in-law & teenage grandchildren because they have a 1st floor bath. We’re on a mattress & boxspring in the living room living out of 2 carry on suitcases. I brought 2 framed photos of us as our only decor, my Bible, a card game, our finance & bill paying box & bag, and a few special kitchen items. Other than medical supplies & equipment, that’s it and we’ve been fine. If I hadn’t been so organized previously, I can’t imagine how we’d have coped. I found your channel late in my journey and it reinforced my accomplishments so I very much enjoy watching. Keep up the good work, and don’t apologize or defend your choices. Thanks for allowing us to peak in on your journey.
I love that you're able to hush your home even more by co-ordinating and curating your belongings now that you've decluttered. It looks so cohesive and peaceful.
Most of us want our surroundings to be attractive and peaceful. Not just utilitarian. After the work of decluttering and the savings that comes from minimal living and reducing waste, we can give ourselves permission to buy pretty containers and organizing accessories. Never listen to naysayers. Dawn, I changed my spice containers and it sparks joy ! Money well spent. Whole family loves it.
I LOVE how you went for pretty spice containers! You will see them every single day and they WILL make you happy. I really love your approach to minimalism.
'we get to decide' - exactly; opening up a dialogue/having conversations can often be helpful but negativity doesn't really help anyone; it's okay to have the pretty after all the hard work of purging and organizing and Dawn is such a wonderful and giving resource to walk us thru this; do what makes ur heart happy! sometimes it is just a simple pretty spice jar that makes us feel good!
I loved the video you are referring to. It was great and totally makes sense to organise your space after you have decluttered your area. You have absolutely every right to make your space beautiful 😊.
The Take your House Back course has been so amazing with revealing the idea of true value in my "stuff" I no longer feel I HAVE TO HAVE and no guilt for buying something that may be a bit more expensive or not really needed because I only buy what I truly want to buy and if I don't like the way it works it goes back. Thinking it out before I buy, only buying the right items means 1. I can spend more on what I want as I am saving so much on not just buying because it is on sale 2. Being intentional has such power 3. Contentment and making me smile carries the value. Thank you for all you do and have done for so many!!!
I seriously never post comments, nor do I ever read comments on TH-cam! But I just had to share that the exact video you had to defend, was super helpful at our house… particularly your hallway closet tips! You do great work and are well loved in our house!
Some youtubers/bloggers are interior decorators or designers. Everything they do is geared to aesthetics and sometimes organization. Declutterers/organizers like Dawn are allowed to care about aesthetics too! Wanting a look and feel in your home is allowed! If someone wants a more spartan, non-plastic life that’s fine too. Just don’t begrudge people their differences.
Feels good to be the first to like and comment. Youre doing great Dawn. I always wait for your uploads
Apparently these people have not been following you for very long. I have watched you for years. The old you did not use these acrylic items. I have watched you evolve - and because you have done the hard work, and maintained your declutter/ organize life - you have come to a point where you deserve to take this next step. I love your videos, you are so genuine- do you. 😍
Your whole channel has been showing how to declutter and get the systems in place. I am at the point where I am finally organizing and appreciated the video suggestions. Don’t listen to the negative comments. Your channel has made a huge difference in my life.
I can’t believe there were any negative comments from that video. 😮 You open your home, your personal home to us and give us so many ideas and solutions. If a person wants to take the time to put spices in pretty glass jars then that’s their own choice. I’ve done that before. I appreciate you reviewing products and giving us your opinion. Thank you for opening your home to us!
Perfectly said, and I can totally relate. I, too, got to that same point - we decluttered to our simple living (to us) threshold, and then gradually we bought nice (acrylic and locking plastic) containers to optimize and maintain. Never looked back. Totally worth the investment.
If everyone had a similar lifestyle and family dynamic as Dawn's, the world would be in far better condition. I have to question those who criticize Dawn's choices as wasteful or environmentally irresponsible: Do they drive a car? Do they shop at the supermarket instead of growing their own food? Are they on the power grid? I mean, at what point do we accept that we all do stuff that purists find objectionable, and that includes the purists...except for the ones who live in a cave, wear animal pelts & fig leaves and forage for all their food!
Organizing and making it pretty is the reward for all the hard decluttering work. I love to organize this way and loved the video
I just purchased all matching storage bins for shelves in basement. Many years of decluttering and mismatched boxes. Now I just love looking at my shelves. Thank you Dawn
You always give us options. I dont understand why people make negative comments about how someone else decorates. Again, i love watching and getting ideas and love when you do show us different organizing items and even let us know what didnt work. Love your channel.
I still watch your videos and have learned so much from you. You were my companion when I started decluttering and I don’t think I would have been able to start then without your help! So I’m saying this just in case it’s helpful to future content. I think if your more recent type of videos (organizing content with an emphasis on what products you bought or are trying etc.) was what you were producing then, I wouldn’t have been inspired and wouldn’t have kept watching. The big reason you motivated me was because your emphasis was on decluttering and getting things out, and not organization and buying containers to look pretty. As a perfectionist, I was completely overwhelmed and wanted to have a house that you have now - with the pretty spices lined up, matching organizing containers etc. But your focus was just on getting things out and you frequently mentioned not buying new containers and instead “shopping your house” for containers and baskets. You met people where they were and it seemed attainable. I’m really happy for you and your success, and you of course deserve a pretty house with whatever containers you like! Maybe though for the new people who are looking around at the piles of clutter in their house and then looking at your house now and product/organization videos and thinking it’s in no way attainable, you could link a playlist to older videos or mention how long it took you to get here and how it’s important to not even buy things at first and “shop your house” etc.
I’m so grateful to you for starting this channel. My life changed in a big way after decluttering. I do miss the old content though and sometimes find myself not watching new videos or stopping early, and going back to watch old ones. And that’s ok, you can’t be everything to everyone! I just wanted to mention in case this perspective might help reach more people in the future that want to declutter but are turned off from the organization/product videos.
Excellent comment....so agree!
You are doing a great job. Some people are not happy and find something wrong with everyone and everything. All you can be is kind in your response. You are very kind. No one is making them watch the videos. If they don’t like them, then they shouldn’t watch them.
I also love re-watching older videos where Dawn was actually decluttering for the first time. I do skip some newer ones, though I enjoyed the points she made here, and I remain a big fan.
If anyone deserves a desired garbage bag holser, its you Dawn 😃 I dont have cabinet space for one, mine are in a nearby pantry just out looking messy so everyi can locate them.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching that video, I was so happy that you were spluging & treating yourself to practical, neat organizing gadgets. I always get excited when you get something uou admire!
Thanks for all youve taught me & encouraged me with!
Dawn, you have changed my whole outlook on my house. I was constantly buying bins and boxes to “organize” my house. They never worked! Once I started following you I realized that the problem wasn’t how I was storing my things but how many things I was trying to store. That mindset shift has made such a difference in our home. You helping me in my kitchen and “giving” me permission to store kitchen things that are occasionally used in my basement has been so freeing. Now that my house is managed I have been slowly replacing old bins and baskets with nicer ones because I am confident that I will maintain what I have and that they are an investment. I am happy to pass on my cheaper, less sturdy baskets to someone who is in the messy middle and doesn’t know what they will eventually need. Thank you for giving us permission to do what feels right for ourselves and to just feel good about our homes.
❤ Upgrade goals 🙌🏼 that lint can is great because I save lint, stuff it in emptied toilet paper rolls and use it as fire starter in our wood stove during winter.
I appreciate how well you share your perspective. Glad you can enjoy your house and all you’ve worked for without caring too much what others have to say about it.
I love that you honored your hard working mama ❤
The great thing about decanted spices is that you can then buy bulk spices and save a ton of money AND decrease plastic containers.
or you don't over buy them because you know what you have and not thinking you don't have it.
Yes, buying enough of a spice to fill one of these containers cost around 50 cents, while buying it in a new plastic or glass container now can cost from 5.00 to 9.50!!!!
I found Dawn and Diana in 2020. They both have kept me grounded and pared down. I’m still decluttering as a lifestyle and I feel like I can go live a fuller life without a fuller home. The freedom I feel going into stores to get what I really need instead of bringing needless crap home is my new super power. I rethink EVERYTHING I’m considering buying. My whole mindset has shifted from consumerism to just the necessities. Yes, I need to work on spices next! 😅
I have followed you for years and if anyone deserves the upgrades it’s you, you put the leg work in dawn you decluttered everything you could and then you waited and found what you really wanted so why not I love your channel ❤
You always speak so highly of your parents. I love how you honor them. They sounds like truly wonderful parents.
I love all that you are doing! Your experiences and sweet home gave me the courage I needed to downsize from my big beautiful home to a simpler old house on the lake I grew up on. Hubby is retiring and this is a new season of life for us. We let go of 75% of our belongings! I'm excited to see how this small house becomes our sweet home. PS I might just start decanting spices. 😊
It’s so nice to know that there are people in my stage of life doing this. Sometimes I have felt guilty for not doing this sooner but it’s time to stop that!
I also believe that having an appealing space brings me happiness. Decluttering is so hard. I like having containers that make my house easier to maintain and being me joy. Keep up the good work. Love your channel.
Dawn don’t even waste your time reading negative comments. I have loved every video you have put out there. You have made living simple simple and logical to follow. You are practical and easy to follow. Keep doing what you do! I have suggested to so many to follow you. Don’t bother with the negative Nelly’s and keep doing what you do best!
I also agree with, making things look pretty, it’s amazing how that transforms your attitude about your storage spaces. The transformation makes you want to keep it looking good and go further in other areas. I purchased matching open containers from Hobby Lobby. I didnt have that much expense put into it, but the final look and organization was wonderful!
Too much plastic, you say...? New spice containers That Make you smile when you're cooking... And remind you of the great job that you have done throughout the years. It's a journey and a learning process. Think about all Plastic the
mineral mom does not buy or waste, being intentional with what she buys. Come on, let's give credit where credit is due. Yes, I am a recovered organized hoarder. Thanks to the minimum mom, my life has been Drastically changed because of the courage that she has it to share
Her home and journey with me. Thank you, Dawn
Dear Dawn, You are so amazing! I’m so grateful for you and all you do for so many. I, too am so sorry that you had to address this issue. But you did it with such grace, kindness and professionalism. Just who we all know you are. Thanks for being my cheerleader, even though you don’t know you are - thanks for being my friend, even though you don’t know me. You spread light, joy and love wherever you go. Thank you. Thank you. 💕🙏🏻
Totally with you, Dawn, on the spices and pretty organizers. Putting my spices in matching glass containers has been one of the best things I've done to organize my kitchen. I noticed that cabinet no longer makes my anxiety level rise. I realized that's because all of the previous random colors and labels were just so much visual clutter it stressed me out while cooking!!!
"When things are simple and easy to understand, it requires less mental effort, leading to a sense of comfort and satisfaction. Additionally, simplicity reduces cognitive load, allowing us to make decisions more quickly and with less stress. It also provides a sense of control and predictability, which can be comforting in a complex and uncertain world."
- Chat on Poe Quora
When I watched that original organizing video, I was thinking how wonderful it was that you had decluttered so much that you could organize in a more astatic way. I felt it was inspiring. ❤
Ditto to all of the positive supportive comments on here, I absolutely have a much more simplified home thanks to your videos, and more recently I have taken some ideas from Cass and Dana. I absolutely would not have gone as far as I have if not for you helping me see things differently. My husband recently thanked me for decluttering because everything is so much more functional now. I like your organisational videos because you never know if something will resonate with a particular problem people are having…eg: the plastic zip lock bag dispensers, or the drawer dividers, etc. Sometimes we don’t know a solution exists until we see it. We won’t all go out and purchase all of the things you are showing. The negative people just need to practise kindness and scroll on. I love you Dawn, keep doing your thing and I’ll keep getting inspiration from your permission to let things go. “I’ll do me” like you are always saying!
I believe when you find the right solution that makes you happy, you're more likely to maintain! Im so grateful for you!
I understand not everyone can get on board with matching spice bottles. But I don’t see much difference in that and your clear acrylic bins in the bathroom that function and force you to keep things organized. Part of being organized is the ease of putting items back. When one of those spice bottles is out of place it is so apparent where it goes! The visual of the home affects us! What a person can manage and put up with is up to the individual. You’ve taken your time at getting to the point where you can tweak your behind cabinet items to really make it function and be visually “quiet”. I think cabinets and closets can be organized but so visually loud when you look at it that it’s so overwhelming to find things. Keep on Dawn!!
I love this channel and I’m so thankful for you. I am recovering from a rough marriage and a tough childhood and postpartum. What you and your great ideas on minimalism have done for my mental health astonishes me when I stop in the middle of the day and I don’t feel anxious anymore. You have great ideas and I know from your videos that what you want for all of us is peace. Thank you for bringing minimalism into my life.
I like the reminder that it's okay to do some things just to make them pretty!
Dawn, I think you responded to these “negative” comments with such grace and seasoned with salt. 💜 Good job!
Dawn you are so humble. Maybe making the point that maintaining the space entails the organizers. It has to be just as easy to put away than to leave it on a surface. You have empowered your family to maintain the space by simplifying and organizing and giving items a home. What mother wants to spend her time tidying up after family members and be nagging everyone instead of spending her time doing meaningful things including quality time.
I think it is great that you found what works for you in keeping your home as you would like it. Each individual finds their way of doing things. No need for negative comments. We can celebrate each other‘s way of being. 😊
Dawn, when you started out you had accumulated a lot of unnecessary stuff that you'd bought at thrift shops and garage sales. You've learned that it's better to buy exactly what fits your needs. You're already living in a home that's half what most families of 6 have, so as Tim Gunn would say "Make it work!"
One more example way to organize spices is a win. I remember way back in the day trying to figure out how to get spices under control and seeing how other people handled it made it a lot easier to create my own solution. It's been over 10 years with my current layout and it's perfect for us, I'm glad you found yours!
Viewers need to remember that Dawn's house is small, probably much smaller than many of the viewers' homes. A small house will function so much better when it is yes, decluttered, but ALSO well-organized. Space is at a premium in a small house, and even the "visual space" needs to be carefully assessed and rationed out. We downsized from 2600 sq. ft. to 1500 sq. ft. and before I wouldn't have considered decanting spices and staples, because I had PLENTY of cabinet space. Now, my pantry/cabinet area is less than half of what I had before, so YES, I decanted spices and staples in order to fit my tiny spaces. It's easy to be critical, but in reality, people must do what works for them.
@@SpanishwithNeena We downsized to a smaller house nine years ago. Learning how to use less space, declutter and organize from Dawn has a huge help. The latest thing I did was redoing my living room (25 year old couch out LOL), my windows (Dawn's advice on using similar colored curtains to paint to help open the room up was spot on) and simplifying what is on the walls has helped my small home feel refreshed and more open.
Dawn, I think you are amazing! After watching this video, I was inspired to declutter a spare guest bedroom. I started with 5 minutes and it was the impetus to declutter this room. I spent a total of 1 hour in this room and what a transformation! I felt a 1000% lighter and proud of myself. You have helped me go through my home one room at a time!! Me and my family are so happy to be on this journey!!!
I've been decluttering since the late 80s early 90s and then started helping others. The one thing I know FOR SURE is that when you finally declutter your home, organise it to work for you and maintain it, often what follows is that you'll replace cardboard boxes, nappy boxes, plastic ice cream containers, handmade drawer-dividers and old jars etc with more attractive, durable or easier to use products BECAUSE they look pretty and make you feel good using them as well as make it easier to use depending on the item. The WHAT you buy totally depends on your budget and the aesthetic you want to create. There are NO RULES outside of that things should support you to make your home function well and then be pleasing to you so you are motivated to keep going. LOVE your videos, you do an amazing job 💕
You are doing SUCH a great job, Dawn! Thanks for the energy and love you put out online! I'm so glad that you have a thick skin and that you understand the bigger picture behind the comments. Keep up the great work! -April
Dawn, I think you are amazing. I have received so much great information from you, including encouragement when I felt like I could not declutter or organize. I do not understand why some people feel as if they need to share every thought that goes through their head. They can just chew up the good and spit out the bad if they disagree but there is no reason to tear people down in the process. Thank you for all your hard work. I love trying products that work from people I trust. May God bless you!
You & Cass have changed my life for the better.
Hello Dawn,
For people who are autistic or neurodivergent, your organization video with links to products truly helps. Having visual clutter can be very challenging for us. I would much rather have some plastic organizational items that make my products less visually distracting than have no plastic and all these name brand boxes that look like clutter.
I'm actually really glad you did this video. I feel like a lot of your recent videos have been about buying more stuff and I''m already content with how my house is organized so these have made me second guess myself a bit. But as you explain you spent the first 6 years of your channel getting through the messy middle and now it's about enjoying your environment (which I started with you in the beginning as my first kiddo was born and he is about to be 6). I now feel like I don't have to get sucked into the comparison trap but instead I can cheer you along for where you are at ❤
Tried the garbage bags in bottom… gross. They take on the smell of the garbage even without leaking. Will never do this again. Love you and everything you do. You’ve enriched my life for the past 3 years and now I’m passing on what I’ve learned from you. Take care and let go of the negative Nellys!!!
Once you have the beautiful specially labeled matching spice containers, you can buy in bulk going forward!!
Organize them alphabetically amd you will always see what you need:)
I love opening a cupboard and it looks beautiful & functional!!
When I turned 50, I was officially an empty nester! First time in my life that I'm living alone. First year was an adjustment. By the second year, I'm loving it! I don't care what anyone else thinks about anything pertaining to me & my home! I dress for comfort & LOVE having spots in my home that make my heart soar! I organized my linen closet so well, I find myself leaving the door open, grabbing a chair & sitting there! Admiring it! It makes me happy! It's so lovely to live your life & only worry about my opinion! People who come over are only there for an hour or 2. I'm not going to change a single thing!
I am a picky viewer, but I have always enjoyed watching your vlogs.
I have been ‘decluttered’ by two TV companies. I have a chronic problem, needling regular boosts to keep going. Yours have been SO helpful.
I love your attitude, and advice. The smile in your voice was so engaging. I am glad I found you.
I am a naturally neat, clean, organized person. I'm Dutch...what can I say.
When I first began to make a converted effort in the direction of minimalism, with the goal of being a minimalist, I would have thought that these pretty "extras" were not important. Now that the years have gone by, I too have purchased containers and products to make my life simpler and easier. One day, you might too. All the best my people❤
I bought a spin around spice container and decanted all my spices into it and I love it and it makes me so happy. I cook every single day usually a couple times a day and this is in necessity as well as being beautiful. Rock on sister Dawn 🙌🏼
You don't need to justify wanting to upgrade your organisation tools to anyone. Alot of the time, these upgrades can make your life easier and at the point of the Journey you're in, isn't that what you should be doing now anyways. The people who have been watching your channel for a very long time, know what you stand for. :)
As someone who spends a majority of the day in my kitchen, I love my spice jars. I didn’t have them for a long time, as it wasn’t a necessity, but then last year for my birthday I asked my husband if I could order them. And I agree…they do bring me so much joy to open that cabinet and see it organized every time!
I watch Dawn's videos regularly. If something she does wouldn't work for me, then I know it works for her and that's cool. But there's been SO much I've learned from her videos towards making my house so much less cluttered. I focus on what helps me. Thank you so much, Dawn.
Rewarding yourself with pretty organizing containers, I love that!!!!! ❤ It is your home Dawn and you don’t have to justify your decisions to anyone! You handled this well!!!!! Blessings on you!!!! 🥰
I wish I could give you “giraffe ears” so you can’t hear ( read ) those thoughts! I’m reading about Marshall Rosenberg’s giraffe language, also called nonviolent communication. giraffes have the biggest ears and hearts ! Just be you, Dawn. Thankful for minimal you! 😊
I decanted my spice cabinet & made matching labels - love it! so much less stress finding things, they are all the same size, easier to organize, and dang looks so pretty! also, I have gifted this to tall my best friends & family members, they love it too! I like the the trash bag dispenser! Shoe racks get shoes off the floor, easy to clean around, you know where to find the shoes, its what works for you. What I love about your videos is you show us your process of how you decide what to keep & how you figure out how you want to use your space, its all about what functions best for you. You are great & I enjoy your videos, Thank yo
I just got a label maker, and I didn't "need" it but seeing neat labels instead of handwritten scrawls makes me so happy. I get it!
Your channel has been such an encouragement and blessing to me over the last few years. Your sweet spirit is so refreshing. You’re doing a great job and making a positive difference for so many of us. ❤️