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Hi 👋 haven’t visited you for a while.. honestly have been inspiring me always.. it’s too hard though.. I don’t know I you do it….. happy belated Easter 🐣 sisters!! Take care 💗
I agree that you live more minimally than most; however, living is messy, but you do an awesome job keeping your inventory low so you reset a room quickly. Life goals!
@@JustOneDress Everyone lives and consumes differently, this channel is about being a minimalist regarding things/ clutter ect.. nothing to do with what they are consuming in their bodies. Perhaps you should mind your business and seek a channel that's more suited for you. No need for snarky comments.
Thank you for showing a real life mess. I get tired of seeing PERFECT houses that don't show a mess like mine. We LIVE in our houses and those flat surfaces have PURPOSE and they are USED and do get messy. The key is being able to pickup and tidy QUICKLY. Thanks again.
Considering you have four children, you have much less than most people I visit which is a good thing. Also, unless it's for the camera, they are so polite, you and Tom should be so proud of yourselves for the way you're raising them. And those cakes looked amazing.
I get such a kick from Tom saying he likes everything in its place, he hates messes, etc…and who leaves his clutter in plain sight all the time?! Tom does!🤣 ❤️Dawn maybe you need to empty a cabinet in the kitchen just for Tom’s tool dump. That way he knows where his stuff is and it’s out of sight. I’m old enough to be your mom and I’ve learned so much from you. And other things that I already had implemented-well it was nice getting validation that I was on the right track.😁 Thanks for all your hard work. It is appreciated.
My husband says and does the same thing lol. Admittedly i struggle with clutter (recently found Dawn and Cas and am working on it) but he's got zero room to talk 😂 he loves to tell me I have so much to declutter while standing next to a folding table we can't break down because it's stacked 2-3 feet tall of his miscellaneous stuff. If I look at it and give a 🤨 face he'll tell me we're not talking about him 😂 ok buddy.
I loved seeing the Real Life house. It's actually very encouraging to see some clutter type things on your surfaces. It makes it an easier goal for me that it's NOT having clean surfaces all the time, but how quickly you can bring it to clean surfaces. Whew. That's a relief.
Your house truly looks so good, and cheerful in its “day in, day out” state. One reason why IS because you have intentionally decluttered / purged and “made room for what matters most”. I like the drill on the ledge, building materials in the corner, broom in the corner, games on the coffee table - & then the desks. Hair products on the vanity, cooking aftermath in the kitchen, your workbook in a corner... . Showing everyone’s interests and skills. Yay! Your home is full of life. And bonus: seeing dogs and Tom outside ! So candid. Neat ! Miss Adeline looks especially lovely with her hair styled , & in her new, very smart outfit ! ( British vernacular ... my dear late Mom was British). Both your girls are SO pretty ! Like their Mama ! Thanks for sharing a typical Easter Vacation day at home with your beautiful Family ! Liz
As one "family style" minimalist to another - yes, you DO live minimally compared to most people. You have some family activities out, kitchen things, etc, which is totally normal. My main way to tell the difference? We can tidy up clutter in 15 minutes if someone is coming over, like you can. Thanks for this video!
That basement just looks so great! Do you ever just walk down and look at it?!! I do when I’ve decluttered and reorganized something! Great video, Dawn!
I'm more or less minimalist (except crafting 😉) because I have mobility issues from an autoimmune disease. I had a discussion with my cleaning lady years ago -- she wanted to get rid of some knickknacks and art work. I said no. She pointed out that she's the one that has to dust. I pointed out that most of my existence is in the recliner and I need pretty things to look at. We never discussed it again. That said, if the Pioneer Woman serving tray brings you joy, get Tom to put some sort of mount on the wall. You'll see it every day and take it down to use it -- like old farm kitchens of yesteryear. And the teal matches your cabinets!
We are hosting both sets of parents and our sister for Mother's Day. I literally just looked around the house and thought about how much nicer it is to prepare for holidays now that we have simplified our home. It will be so much nicer for me especially.
@@juliatepe5760 it is so nice that I think we all want more of it. I think it starts out as decluttering stuff...but eventually we want to simplify processes and expectations as well and get to just enjoy more time.
Tom ~ RE: TREES ..what you can expect when you plant. 1st year, sleep, 2nd year creep, 3 year leap...I heard that when we first bought our house many moons ago and it holds true. You guys are awesome! 💕
We've known that your house still becomes untidy, but seeing an ordinary day in the life in all its glory AND having you talk through it all is extra helpful somehow. I think especially when you just accept that some things stay a bit untidy at times, it helps me to feel better about giving others the space to tidy when the time is right rather than, "it must always be perfect!" I believe kids also especially appreciate that as they develop their own habits and become more independent 😊 Thank you for sharing! (In the midst of getting ready to visit family, no less!) You are such an exceptional coach and teacher 🥰
Adeline is so beautiful! I can't believe how fast she is growing up. Maggie is so cute too. I LOVE that serving tray! Your strawberry Bundt cake looks amazing! You definitely live minimally and it has inspired so many of us to do the same. It's a wonderful thing to only be 15 min. ready to company! LOVED your chat at the end! Great video, guys!
We live much simpler than many but it doesn't necessarily always feel different because we still have a threshold where we feel overwhelmed and know it's time to reset. I was encouraged though, when a gal came for Bible Study and said she was so inspired she went home and got rid of like 200lbs of stuff. I didn't say a word about how I aim to be minimal, she was just so inspired by how it felt! Super exciting to help others just through our home being comfortable and manageable!
I find that I open UA-cam only for this channel. Honestly, the fact that you don't have trim installed yet is my fav thing about your channel. Relatability is everything.
I’ve been watching you for years, but the more “realistic” style videos are always my favorite and feel less scripted! :) This helps us see the real side of minimalism.. I consider myself a “family minimalist”… as in.. I have 3 kids, they have things, they love to create and make stuff, etc.. we still cook and have dirty laundry and dishes at times, but as you say, we can have it all picked up in about 30 minutes!! I have always felt confused as to how I have decluttered so much and consider myself a minimalist, especially compared to everyone else I know, but still can’t reach the “UA-cam” status in my home! Lol. I know that was a lot to say, but mostly I appreciate seeing your real life bc it maxes me feel normal!! 🤪
Been following you for a while and I so appreciate you! Just wanted to let you know. :) Your biblical principles presented in such a loving and logical way have really had a huge impact on me! God bless you and your lovely family!
Sometimes I feel like we still have way too much stuff in our house, but we’ve been house hunting for the past several months and the amount of stuff in some of the homes we’ve viewed is staggering. So often I’ve thought how glad I am we don’t have to pack up these enormous, overcrowded basements! So I don’t know that we’re actual minimalists, but I think we do have less than average. And it’s still a work in progress paring it down even more :)
Us too! I didn't think of myself as a minimalist until we went house hunting or go to others homes. Then I come home and (even If it's messier, with 8 small kids it is often) it still feel peaceful after being in any cluttered environment!
CHANGED. MY. LIFE. I could cry and cry thinking about what could have been if I had done this years ago. I could also cry and cry thinking about what if I never figured it out?! How sad would that be!
@@lighteninggazelle816 same!! I remember the days of feeling like I was drowning in stuff. Im grateful I started this journey to less stuff and a more simple home. Im glad I started while my children are young and can hopefully pick up the habits.
I have cried wishing I found this earlier. But your comment went further into what if I never found this--so right! Thank you for that added viewpoint!
Ok, I could hear the fear in Tom’s voice when he thought you moved his tools. That was the best part of your video. I laughed so much and showed this part to my husband. We have had the same the same “discussions” about tools in our home. And, Tom, just for the record, most people’s kitchens have way more stuff than your’s does. 🤣😂🤣
Your family has learned how to selectively manage wants and needs in a practical manner. You are not deprived when your needs are met and your "I wants" are indulged within practical limitations such as the square footage available, how much inventory you and yours want to manage, how much time you all want to spend dusting etc. Great example to us all.
I love how your home is laid out. Small but so efficient. My inventory has crept up a bit as it tends to in the spring. But my husband is finally on board with decluttering so I am hopeful that this spring will be a game changer when we start decluttering this week.
@Darby Tim’s Good luck with decluttering with your husband. Try not to push him too hard. He may feel a little anxious about giving up some of his stuff.
You said it best! "You have everything you NEED!" most buy everything they WANT... having what you NEED might look sparse to others... but it's Definitely good! Luv u
I grew zinnias last year from Dollar Tree seeds. They were .25 a pack and grew beautifully! I just bought several packs again on Friday, planted the seeds Saturday and they are already beginning to come up 🌸 🌺
Because I’ve been watching your channel for a long time I can say Yes, I think you have worked hard at becoming a minimalist. I think you’ve incorporated good rules for your children and you and Tom work well at compromise. You both motivate me to ask myself the tough questions of what and why I want to keep or let go of things. I still have a long way to go but I’m getting there and it’s not as overwhelming as in the beginning. So thanks! 😊
Yours and Tom's banter on the outro is so sweet!. I think that you do live a regular, day-to-day life. I would say, simplified, rather than minimalist. I'm in the midst of moving back into town, and decluttering my semi-rural place, so that my 19 y/o daughter can live here as independently as possible. So, I've been binge-watching your content-and then sharing 'gems' with my daughter, and we are both learning together, as we go along. I remember watching Cass, years ago, and I still use some of her tips and tricks. Your five minutes matters, really resonates with me, too!. Thank-you from Northern CA.
Love the way Tom uses the drill as an offset to the entire house decor 😂. It's really bright, stands out, and is located in a prominent area. It's almost like he's making a statement with it. Have you considered setting it up downstairs or in the laundry room? Would the 15 extra steps needed to grab it be too much for such an active family? You guys are great together. Love your videos!
During the pandemic when my husband and I were both working from home (he always works from home), the clutter was driving me crazy. We implemented the rule of taking something to where it goes right away because even going up or downstairs only takes 6 second (I timed it!). I am not sure how it would work with kids, but it has helped our house immensely. Most of the time, someone could drop by and I would not be embarrassed to let them in.
I am so proud of you for teaching your kids the value in teamwork and chores and also the value in cute thrift store finds. This is teaching them wonderful values in life and will help them be successful in life.
Such a heartwarming video, love the way Tom looks at Dawn, and the way she looks at him, so loving and respective. Your minimal lifestyle is perfect…. Sending love…. ❤️
I can't find it online! I know her stuff is sold at Walmart, but can't seem to locate that tray. Do you have a link to it, or know what it's called? THanks!
LOVE your cute house! And, of course it isn't always magazine worthy! You have a busy family. :) I agree that having the minimalist mindset really helps to take away the stress during the times that our house isn't picture perfect. Hope you and your family had a Blessed Easter!
Tom needs to watch some “hoarders” shows. That is closer to the “normal” way people in the USA and Canada live than your simpler lifestyle. Simple doesn’t mean deprived. Content with “enough”. That’s plenty. If you never have time to be bored you have more than enough stuff.
Your home has much less inventory than most homes. Although your flat surfaces collect items, before and after they are cleared of items which keeps the inventory to a minimum. Many people have decorative items on every surface and then add more items. As well, most people store items on flat surfaces, especially the floor. I keep reducing my inventory and am happier and happier with the completion of every de-cluttering exercise. Your house is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for showing your day-to-day house!!!! Looking forward to the bundt cake recipe book. Even the little I have gotten decluttered feels so good..
Fantastic. Such a common husband wife convo. My husband is a contractor and I’m always wanting the paintbrushes to dry someplace other than the bathroom. 😂
Thank you so much for showing us your real day to day house 💜 your channel has been such a gift to me, and I look forward to watching your videos as I clean and declutter :) One thing that is encouraging to me is that our mess looks pretty similar now, but hearing you say that it doesn’t bother you kind of reminds me that it doesn’t have to bother me just because it exists! Thanks for the encouragement!
THANK YOU for showing your kids doing chores too. My (five) kids, ages 3-10, love to watch your videos with me. They were so encouraged to see other children living life like they do!
Thanks for the house tour! As summer approaches, can you do a video on how family minimalism makes getting ready for a trip easier? Things like laundry beforehand, pulling out suitcases, deciding what clothes to pack, cleaning out the fridge, loading up the car, etc. We need some inspiration!
After 40+ years of living with to much stuff, a whole house remodel, and after moving back in we put less back in the house. It’s still a process but when we emptied the house for the remodel, I had a Dave Ramsey moment. I was just so over the stuff, almost mad at the stuff and how much maintaining the stuff had affected my life, I was just done. It made decluttering and downsizing the stuff so much easier. Even my husband got on board. We are still going thru stuff and deciding what deserves to be back in our home. Now if the house is messy, we are no more than10-15 minutes away from company ready. I love this and our daughter, a born minimalist, really appreciates the fact when we are gone, most of the work will already be done. Love your videos and Toms also. Wishing you a beautiful spring from Texas. The weather is warm and perfect here. Have a blessed day until the next video.
Love the words "lower the inventory" these 3 words alone make all the difference in the world. Every family has stuff but "how much " is the key when it comes time to clean. It can take you an hour or it can take you 10 hours. Love all your vides I have watched them more then once. Keep up the good work
I'm have tears in my eyes because I've continued to declutter my home. After 7.5 years of feeling too stressed, depressed, unmotivated, and defeated my hubby and I are painting the interior doors!!! They've never been painted so cleaning them has been difficult. I now have the "bandwidth" to successfully tackle numerous home projects. The stumps in the yard have been ground down so I can redesign the front flower bed. My hubby put up a new light in the kitchen after 2+ years of procrastination. I can do this partially because of ongoing encouragement to declutter. Thank you so much for showing me that any progress is moving forward. Love and hugs from a sister in Christ from your beloved Texas state...
I discovered your channel about three weeks ago and have been watching your videos daily. I have succeeded to throw away and donate bags and boxes full of clothes, kitchen items, toys, craft supplies and random stuff we don’t need and use. Along with extra furnitures that we have been keeping in the attic, just collecting dust. I have developed decluttering muscle and it is getting easier to part with stuff. I still have a lot of work to do but our house is so much easier to manage. It is peaceful to sit on the couch looking at empty spaces in stead of junks everywhere. I can finally see the floor in my attic.I am so grateful that I found your channel. Thank you for doing what you are doing. I could never have done it without you. Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷
You guys are the best! It's so nice to hear you say it's good to see us and that you love us. I believe you genuinely mean it! The serving tray is super cute - I can see why it makes your heart happy 😁 That strawberry cake looks beautiful! I will be making one for Mother's Day! ❤️🍓 Have a great day! We love you too 💕😘
When your daughters were concerned about disrupting the frosting on the bundt, it brought back a great memory. My dad was never really concerned about how food looked - he'd say "it's going to look worse in your stomach anyway."
I have been watching you for years and you have changed my life. I love our simple living. With that said, after all these videos I can’t believe I have never noticed you don’t have 6 kitchen chairs. Where do you all eat dinner together ??
I just love you guys. I bought your book at Christmas time and haven’t touched it. I am not settling down a little with a few issues we ran into and can not wait to open that book! I think your in a right place if you feel like you have everything you need! And well Tom is just Tom.always making people laugh.
Thanks for sharing your real life with us. So many UA-camrs give us the sterilized, unrealistic version. I’d enjoy getting the potato casserole recipe from you unless you’ve already made it available somewhere. TIA!
My husband gets a project bucket or basket and all the things have to fit in the one spot. No more tripping over piles of items and if someone comes over it’s easier to pick up the basket and move it!
Yes, you do live more minimally, however, you inspire me to get my house to that point. I have done 4 rounds of decluttering just in my kitchen and probably have 4 or more rounds to do before I get to my stressless threshold. I am already feeling less stress and loving some of the new systems I have in place but there is more to do. I just keep slight edging my way there.
This is really helpful to me 1. New mindset = declutter for my season of life now. 2. Keep decluttering until I’m not stressed out. 3. I can’t remember the third one so I’ll go back and watch again. I’m 75 My memory isn’t good now. TFS much love and blessings in bunches 💐
I finally did it! I bought another bundt cake pan (from Facebook marketplace) after declutttering mine. I have been making bundt cakes using your recipes for every event now! I love it. A bonus way it simplifies things is that the cake is sooooo easy to cut! No more weird sized pieces of cake 😊
Love the honesty, as always, Dawn. And your serving dish! I want one. We do "build your own" taco Tuesday and it would be perfect for all the veggies and topoings.
Yep, we have gotten rid of so much stuff, and I feel a bit like we forget how much we used to have, because in my case anyhow, I actually don't think about the stuff that is gone. I do however know my house is much more peaceful and easier to clean up. Still working on it, but minimalism is sometimes portrayed as having nothing. You are right, we have stuff that we use and want to have around. You can still have nice things! Just not an overwhelming amount of things.
I enjoyed this video a lot. I just had my fourth baby, and I was decluttering a lot while being pregnant with him, and was doing pretty well at keeping the house clean because it was easier to reset. Then I was in bed with the new baby for two weeks, other people took care of the house, and new gifts poured in. Our house really needs some re-decluttering, and now I feel inspired to get back to it. Thanks!
When I watch your decluttering videos, I think “I’d have a hard time living this simply.” I’m still working on it! But this video really showed me the benefits! Seeing stuff in use and a bit of “mess” makes it feel more attainable. This week I did a big kitchen and pantry declutter. I reorganized my fridge and pantry so things don’t get lost in the abyss (the back of our deep pantry shelves.) And today I’m tackling the biggest project: my craft/hobby room. I have big goals!
I think you definitely live minimally, but the reason it doesn't feel like it is partly the same reason we forget how much progress we've made: our brains constantly adjust to our new environment! Additionally, we all know that in houses filled to the brim, only a fraction of items are used; by simplifying your belongings *only* to what you actually do use, you haven't really changed your routines around what's used, you have simply removed ALL of the stuff that used to sit by the wayside causing stress! I've recently let things slide a little in my decluttering journey, but I recognize that we are SO much better off right now than before I started minimizing 2-3 years ago! It is a wonderful feeling ☺
Hello from Tucson, and YES, you absolutely DO live with much less than most people I know. Many people I visit don't even try to pick up, and just start explaining why their house looks like it does. Piles of stuff across the floor, counters, sometimes on the furniture--with no where to put it! I think it is more obvious that you are minimizing when you open drawers, closets and cabinets. Often that's when you see how much ( or less ) people are living with, and their ability to manage it all :D
Without a doubt, low inventory means quicker cleanups! My main rooms have been edited and edited until I have only what is necessary. My 'hidden treasures' as you so kindly put it, usually live behind closed doors when company comes over. And I realize if I am closing doors, I need to edit in that room as well. As one who has less energy now, I don't want to spend it just moving clutter around, but get rid of it once and never have to deal with it again. That way I regain control, I regain time and peace of mind. And like you, my impulse buys are few and far between, and needs a mention when it finally does happen. Usually I find myself admiring something off-shopping-list for a minute in the store, and then walking past it. I never go back and pick it up, and I never miss it. That's my 'minimalist shopping.' Thanks for the honest and frank house walk-thru today.
Thanks for sharing! I love the real life! I was actually talking with the friend other day and we’ve made large strides in our more minimal and simplifying of our home. And I told her that I felt like my house was a disaster area. She said, “no way! It’s much better than it used to be and you could probably pick it up in about 10 to 15 minutes. That’s how you know that your house is not a disaster area!” I appreciated her wisdom on that. Her perspective was refreshing. We have been simplifying heavily since my husband was deployed before Covid. I really got into the swing of minimizing and simplify my home so that I can manage it better. I have a long way to go still. But these past years have brought lots of success! Thanks for your support. And Tom your always a pleasure to have on the videos as well. (My hubby keeps his drills on the kitchen counter to charge sometimes 😅😊)
I have no idea what living "Minimalist" is exactly, but I DO KNOW that since really trying to get my household more manageable over the last month I have DRASTICALLY reduced my "inventory" since following you, Dana and Cas on youtube. So far I'm loving it and striving everyday to remove more inventory. I WILL say my garage is a disaster but there is town wide yard sale next month that everything is going in and whatever doesnt sell will be, donated, given or thrown away. I cant thank you enough for all of your videos!
Watching this made me realize, when it comes to surface clutter, not only does clutter attract clutter, but i dont think i can store much of anything on surfaces because anything on surfaces attracts clutter. My goal now is to find places to store all my surface items from now on as I have the same problem, and i constantly feel like the house is a mess because of it. Thank you for the very real video it helps put things into perscpective a lot!
I can't thank you enough for all your help. I have been trying to get control of my home for years, YEARS!! I have tried Flylady, Marie Kondo, they helped, but until I caught hold of the idea of too much inventory nothing really helped. I would spend hours getting an area looking good, but in a few days it was back to a mess. I am moving to a home half the size I am in now and without your channel I don't know what I would have done. When I get stuck weeding out things I play a couple more of your videos and it gets me over the hump. My husband has gotten on board now too and we are both loving this new and easy way of life. It is a process and in the beginning I let too much go to the new house and when I start unpacking I am going to get rid of tons more there. We have been in the process of moving stuff to the new house for seven months. It has been a big process but I am finally reaching the tipping point and I just don't want any of it anymore. We have been able to feel what it is like without all our stuff and we LOVE it. It is very addicting. Today I cleared out a two drawer file cabinet that was packed full and kept only five papers the rest was thrown away never to be touched by me again. You are my saving angel. We look forward to a home that is clutter free and company ready.
As a long time minimalist with kids myself I think “living as a minimalist” is more an underlying feeling then an active thought process at this point. The house is always easily tidied and cleaned, the kids aren’t overwhelmed in the living spaces and my home is not a source of stress for myself or my family. That’s what living as a minimalist is fort self and our family ✨ (long time viewer, first time commenting I think? ☺️)
I would say you live intentionally not "minimalist." Some channels they legit have like one chair in an entire room. That's the stereotype of minimalism. You could show us every item in your house and know why you own it and not have any surprise boxes of mystery stuff. And you work hard at keeping things intentional -- the maintenance piece of American life which gives us so much potential "stuff" every week/month/year.
You do live so much differently than most. I'm still working towards it. We just turned our old house into a "minimalist" Airbnb and it feels so amazing how tidy and how much space it has, even though it's less than half the size of our new house (we've not hardly moved in yet, so it'll get better). BUT our 3yo keeps asking to move back to our old house, and she finally verbalized why: she likes how tidy it is there! 🤦🏻♀️ I gotta get my act together. Your real life house tour is lovely, and a great goal for me.
Thanks for being real and showing us your 'lived in' home. Something I remind myself is that we live in a home and not a museum. And the most important thing in our home are the people. The house is there to serve us and not us serving the house. Thanks Dawn. I'm starting my journey and your channel's videos like these inspire me through the difficult, boring bits. xo
Whenever I feel stuck when it comes to my space, I love watching your videos. They get me in the right headspace to declutter, fold laundry, and appreciate how nice simple, clean rooms feel
Your kids are so cute. So grown up now from prior videos. I agree everyone has different house management requirements, amount of stuff they like to keep. Etc.
I feel you are organized and minimal in regards to only having what you need to live life. No unnecessary decor or the latest greatest kitchen appliance we never use but once. I'm getting there thanks to your guidance. Thank you for showing us real life ! ❤
What a difference the study nook makes! Having it to keep that "messy area" it "pushed back" from the rest of the house is perfect, rather than a study/activity corner or space that encroaches into the living areas.
I'm so relieved to see the kid's corner with the bookshelf and desks. That's my five year old's space for sure! And it's always a good reminder to myself that your kids are older; we are in the little years of a 5 and 3yr old and 5 month old. Each season has it's own challenges:) Thanks so much for sharing all you do Dawn!
Thank you so much for watching! Thank you to Allform for sponsoring! Visit the link below or go to allform.com/minimalmom for 20% off any sofa of your choice! #AllForm You can also find links to the recipes in the description! I hope you have a great day! Dawn
Hi 👋 haven’t visited you for a while.. honestly have been inspiring me always.. it’s too hard though.. I don’t know I you do it….. happy belated Easter 🐣 sisters!! Take care 💗
Thank you! I bought the Helix mattress bc of your review & love it!!
Do you have a link for your coffee table? I love it!
Dawn .. one of the many things i love about your beautiful minimalist home is the absence of the dreaded 'echo'.
I love your videos! Do uou mind if I ask where you got the rug in the living room? It’s really pretty!
I agree that you live more minimally than most; however, living is messy, but you do an awesome job keeping your inventory low so you reset a room quickly. Life goals!
Agree!
@@JustOneDress one has nothing to do with the other.
@@JustOneDress Everyone lives and consumes differently, this channel is about being a minimalist regarding things/ clutter ect.. nothing to do with what they are consuming in their bodies. Perhaps you should mind your business and seek a channel that's more suited for you. No need for snarky comments.
@@JustOneDress that’s seriously a reach and completely irrelevant. lmao
@@JustOneDress honestly, shut up. 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you for showing a real life mess. I get tired of seeing PERFECT houses that don't show a mess like mine. We LIVE in our houses and those flat surfaces have PURPOSE and they are USED and do get messy. The key is being able to pickup and tidy QUICKLY. Thanks again.
Considering you have four children, you have much less than most people I visit which is a good thing. Also, unless it's for the camera, they are so polite, you and Tom should be so proud of yourselves for the way you're raising them. And those cakes looked amazing.
I get such a kick from Tom saying he likes everything in its place, he hates messes, etc…and who leaves his clutter in plain sight all the time?! Tom does!🤣 ❤️Dawn maybe you need to empty a cabinet in the kitchen just for Tom’s tool dump. That way he knows where his stuff is and it’s out of sight.
I’m old enough to be your mom and I’ve learned so much from you. And other things that I already had implemented-well it was nice getting validation that I was on the right track.😁 Thanks for all your hard work. It is appreciated.
Same!
Old enough to be your Mom but love your engaging down to earth insightful videos!
My husband says and does the same thing lol. Admittedly i struggle with clutter (recently found Dawn and Cas and am working on it) but he's got zero room to talk 😂 he loves to tell me I have so much to declutter while standing next to a folding table we can't break down because it's stacked 2-3 feet tall of his miscellaneous stuff.
If I look at it and give a 🤨 face he'll tell me we're not talking about him 😂 ok buddy.
I loved seeing the Real Life house. It's actually very encouraging to see some clutter type things on your surfaces. It makes it an easier goal for me that it's NOT having clean surfaces all the time, but how quickly you can bring it to clean surfaces. Whew. That's a relief.
Thanks for showing this - this looks and feels more realistic, and attainable, at that! :) It's nice to see a family living in & using their home!
Your house truly looks so good, and cheerful in its “day in, day out” state. One reason why IS because you have intentionally decluttered / purged and “made room for what matters most”. I like the drill on the ledge, building materials in the corner, broom in the corner, games on the coffee table - & then the desks. Hair products on the vanity, cooking aftermath in the kitchen, your workbook in a corner... . Showing everyone’s interests and skills. Yay!
Your home is full of life. And bonus: seeing dogs and Tom outside ! So candid. Neat !
Miss Adeline looks especially lovely with her hair styled , & in her new, very smart outfit ! ( British vernacular ... my dear late Mom was British). Both your girls are SO pretty ! Like their Mama ! Thanks for sharing a typical Easter Vacation day at home with your beautiful Family ! Liz
As one "family style" minimalist to another - yes, you DO live minimally compared to most people. You have some family activities out, kitchen things, etc, which is totally normal. My main way to tell the difference? We can tidy up clutter in 15 minutes if someone is coming over, like you can. Thanks for this video!
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I appreciate how real you are when you show your home. Even our minimal homes are lived in and need to be picked up. Thank you for your transparency.
That basement just looks so great! Do you ever just walk down and look at it?!! I do when I’ve decluttered and reorganized something! Great video, Dawn!
lol • I do this all the time • so satisfying 💕
I'm more or less minimalist (except crafting 😉) because I have mobility issues from an autoimmune disease. I had a discussion with my cleaning lady years ago -- she wanted to get rid of some knickknacks and art work. I said no. She pointed out that she's the one that has to dust. I pointed out that most of my existence is in the recliner and I need pretty things to look at. We never discussed it again.
That said, if the Pioneer Woman serving tray brings you joy, get Tom to put some sort of mount on the wall. You'll see it every day and take it down to use it -- like old farm kitchens of yesteryear. And the teal matches your cabinets!
We are hosting both sets of parents and our sister for Mother's Day. I literally just looked around the house and thought about how much nicer it is to prepare for holidays now that we have simplified our home. It will be so much nicer for me especially.
That's how I felt about hosting Easter, but still made notes on streamlining even more next year!
@@juliatepe5760 it is so nice that I think we all want more of it. I think it starts out as decluttering stuff...but eventually we want to simplify processes and expectations as well and get to just enjoy more time.
Tom ~ RE: TREES ..what you can expect when you plant. 1st year, sleep, 2nd year creep, 3 year leap...I heard that when we first bought our house many moons ago and it holds true. You guys are awesome! 💕
We've known that your house still becomes untidy, but seeing an ordinary day in the life in all its glory AND having you talk through it all is extra helpful somehow. I think especially when you just accept that some things stay a bit untidy at times, it helps me to feel better about giving others the space to tidy when the time is right rather than, "it must always be perfect!" I believe kids also especially appreciate that as they develop their own habits and become more independent 😊
Thank you for sharing! (In the midst of getting ready to visit family, no less!) You are such an exceptional coach and teacher 🥰
Thank you for your willingness to show us, single people, the "give and take" required to make a marriage work. You two are true BLESSINGS to us!!!
Adeline is so beautiful! I can't believe how fast she is growing up. Maggie is so cute too. I LOVE that serving tray! Your strawberry Bundt cake looks amazing! You definitely live minimally and it has inspired so many of us to do the same. It's a wonderful thing to only be 15 min. ready to company! LOVED your chat at the end! Great video, guys!
Agreed. Very beautiful and well-mannered kids! They do grow up fast!
We live much simpler than many but it doesn't necessarily always feel different because we still have a threshold where we feel overwhelmed and know it's time to reset. I was encouraged though, when a gal came for Bible Study and said she was so inspired she went home and got rid of like 200lbs of stuff. I didn't say a word about how I aim to be minimal, she was just so inspired by how it felt! Super exciting to help others just through our home being comfortable and manageable!
I love how authentic you are with your life. May the Lord bless you all.
I love watching the kids “speed clean”!
I agree you live more simply than the average American household.😊
Try turning a small juice glass upside down in the middle of the cake, then place the strawberries on top. It works great 😊
I find that I open UA-cam only for this channel. Honestly, the fact that you don't have trim installed yet is my fav thing about your channel. Relatability is everything.
I’ve been watching you for years, but the more “realistic” style videos are always my favorite and feel less scripted! :) This helps us see the real side of minimalism.. I consider myself a “family minimalist”… as in.. I have 3 kids, they have things, they love to create and make stuff, etc.. we still cook and have dirty laundry and dishes at times, but as you say, we can have it all picked up in about 30 minutes!! I have always felt confused as to how I have decluttered so much and consider myself a minimalist, especially compared to everyone else I know, but still can’t reach the “UA-cam” status in my home! Lol. I know that was a lot to say, but mostly I appreciate seeing your real life bc it maxes me feel normal!! 🤪
Been following you for a while and I so appreciate you! Just wanted to let you know. :) Your biblical principles presented in such a loving and logical way have really had a huge impact on me! God bless you and your lovely family!
Sometimes I feel like we still have way too much stuff in our house, but we’ve been house hunting for the past several months and the amount of stuff in some of the homes we’ve viewed is staggering. So often I’ve thought how glad I am we don’t have to pack up these enormous, overcrowded basements! So I don’t know that we’re actual minimalists, but I think we do have less than average. And it’s still a work in progress paring it down even more :)
Us too! I didn't think of myself as a minimalist until we went house hunting or go to others homes. Then I come home and (even If it's messier, with 8 small kids it is often) it still feel peaceful after being in any cluttered environment!
I have been decluttering and it is SO MUCH easier to maintain my home even with 4 littles!!
CHANGED. MY. LIFE. I could cry and cry thinking about what could have been if I had done this years ago. I could also cry and cry thinking about what if I never figured it out?! How sad would that be!
@@lighteninggazelle816 same!! I remember the days of feeling like I was drowning in stuff. Im grateful I started this journey to less stuff and a more simple home. Im glad I started while my children are young and can hopefully pick up the habits.
I have cried wishing I found this earlier. But your comment went further into what if I never found this--so right! Thank you for that added viewpoint!
Yes! Same here!
Did you donate your stuff or just toss it out? I have a real problem with chucking stuff that could be still be useful to someone.
Ok, I could hear the fear in Tom’s voice when he thought you moved his tools.
That was the best part of your video. I laughed so much and showed this part to my husband.
We have had the same the same “discussions” about tools in our home.
And, Tom, just for the record, most people’s kitchens have way more stuff than your’s does.
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Your family has learned how to selectively manage wants and needs in a practical manner. You are not deprived when your needs are met and your "I wants" are indulged within practical limitations such as the square footage available, how much inventory you and yours want to manage, how much time you all want to spend dusting etc. Great example to us all.
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I love how your home is laid out. Small but so efficient. My inventory has crept up a bit as it tends to in the spring. But my husband is finally on board with decluttering so I am hopeful that this spring will be a game changer when we start decluttering this week.
Dawn s house is a lot more roomy than some of the ones we've lived in! It's so beautiful.
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Good luck with decluttering with your husband. Try not to push him too hard. He may feel a little anxious about giving up some of his stuff.
You said it best! "You have everything you NEED!" most buy everything they WANT... having what you NEED might look sparse to others... but it's Definitely good! Luv u
I grew zinnias last year from Dollar Tree seeds. They were .25 a pack and grew beautifully! I just bought several packs again on Friday, planted the seeds Saturday and they are already beginning to come up 🌸 🌺
Because I’ve been watching your channel for a long time I can say Yes, I think you have worked hard at becoming a minimalist. I think you’ve incorporated good rules for your children and you and Tom work well at compromise. You both motivate me to ask myself the tough questions of what and why I want to keep or let go of things. I still have a long way to go but I’m getting there and it’s not as overwhelming as in the beginning.
So thanks! 😊
Yours and Tom's banter on the outro is so sweet!. I think that you do live a regular, day-to-day life. I would say, simplified, rather than minimalist. I'm in the midst of moving back into town, and decluttering my semi-rural place, so that my 19 y/o daughter can live here as independently as possible. So, I've been binge-watching your content-and then sharing 'gems' with my daughter, and we are both learning together, as we go along. I remember watching Cass, years ago, and I still use some of her tips and tricks. Your five minutes matters, really resonates with me, too!. Thank-you from Northern CA.
Love the way Tom uses the drill as an offset to the entire house decor 😂. It's really bright, stands out, and is located in a prominent area. It's almost like he's making a statement with it. Have you considered setting it up downstairs or in the laundry room? Would the 15 extra steps needed to grab it be too much for such an active family? You guys are great together. Love your videos!
I love how neat your house is, even when it’s messy! Great video. And Tom is always a welcome addition to the discussion ☺️
I love that your kids know how to straighten up the house. I believe it teaches many valuable lessons in life.
During the pandemic when my husband and I were both working from home (he always works from home), the clutter was driving me crazy. We implemented the rule of taking something to where it goes right away because even going up or downstairs only takes 6 second (I timed it!). I am not sure how it would work with kids, but it has helped our house immensely. Most of the time, someone could drop by and I would not be embarrassed to let them in.
The strawberry cake looks so cute! I would totally buy a bundt cake recipe book from you!
Me too!!
Me too!
Me too! I bought a Bundt cake pan from pampered chef with all her videos in mind but haven’t used it.
Me three!
I am so proud of you for teaching your kids the value in teamwork and chores and also the value in cute thrift store finds. This is teaching them wonderful values in life and will help them be successful in life.
Such a heartwarming video, love the way Tom looks at Dawn, and the way she looks at him, so loving and respective. Your minimal lifestyle is perfect…. Sending love…. ❤️
Pioneer Woman tray would make a great taco building tray. Love her stuff! Catches my eye every time I go to Walmart.
You could put it on a Lazy Susan so it can be turned easily!
I can't find it online! I know her stuff is sold at Walmart, but can't seem to locate that tray. Do you have a link to it, or know what it's called? THanks!
Yes, your life is minimalist AND full and rich! Love the kids’ Easter gifts! I so enjoy watching each video!
Excited for a Bundt cake book!
Yes! We do LIVE in our homes. So much easier to maintain once decluttered. 🌞
LOVE your cute house! And, of course it isn't always magazine worthy! You have a busy family. :) I agree that having the minimalist mindset really helps to take away the stress during the times that our house isn't picture perfect. Hope you and your family had a Blessed Easter!
Tom needs to watch some “hoarders” shows. That is closer to the “normal” way people in the USA and Canada live than your simpler lifestyle. Simple doesn’t mean deprived. Content with “enough”. That’s plenty. If you never have time to be bored you have more than enough stuff.
Your home has much less inventory than most homes. Although your flat surfaces collect items, before and after they are cleared of items which keeps the inventory to a minimum. Many people have decorative items on every surface and then add more items. As well, most people store items on flat surfaces, especially the floor. I keep reducing my inventory and am happier and happier with the completion of every de-cluttering exercise. Your house is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for showing your day-to-day house!!!! Looking forward to the bundt cake recipe book. Even the little I have gotten decluttered feels so good..
Fantastic.
Such a common husband wife convo. My husband is a contractor and I’m always wanting the paintbrushes to dry someplace other than the bathroom. 😂
Thank you so much for showing us your real day to day house 💜 your channel has been such a gift to me, and I look forward to watching your videos as I clean and declutter :) One thing that is encouraging to me is that our mess looks pretty similar now, but hearing you say that it doesn’t bother you kind of reminds me that it doesn’t have to bother me just because it exists! Thanks for the encouragement!
THANK YOU for showing your kids doing chores too. My (five) kids, ages 3-10, love to watch your videos with me. They were so encouraged to see other children living life like they do!
Thanks for the house tour! As summer approaches, can you do a video on how family minimalism makes getting ready for a trip easier? Things like laundry beforehand, pulling out suitcases, deciding what clothes to pack, cleaning out the fridge, loading up the car, etc. We need some inspiration!
After 40+ years of living with to much stuff, a whole house remodel, and after moving back in we put less back in the house. It’s still a process but when we emptied the house for the remodel, I had a Dave Ramsey moment. I was just so over the stuff, almost mad at the stuff and how much maintaining the stuff had affected my life, I was just done. It made decluttering and downsizing the stuff so much easier. Even my husband got on board. We are still going thru stuff and deciding what deserves to be back in our home. Now if the house is messy, we are no more than10-15 minutes away from company ready. I love this and our daughter, a born minimalist, really appreciates the fact when we are gone, most of the work will already be done. Love your videos and Toms also. Wishing you a beautiful spring from Texas. The weather is warm and perfect here. Have a blessed day until the next video.
Love the words "lower the inventory" these 3 words alone make all the difference in the world. Every family has stuff but "how much " is the key when it comes time to clean. It can take you an hour or it can take you 10 hours. Love all your vides I have watched them more then once. Keep up the good work
Love how you took an older rural home and made it so lovely and beautiful for your family!
I'm have tears in my eyes because I've continued to declutter my home. After 7.5 years of feeling too stressed, depressed, unmotivated, and defeated my hubby and I are painting the interior doors!!! They've never been painted so cleaning them has been difficult. I now have the "bandwidth" to successfully tackle numerous home projects. The stumps in the yard have been ground down so I can redesign the front flower bed. My hubby put up a new light in the kitchen after 2+ years of procrastination. I can do this partially because of ongoing encouragement to declutter. Thank you so much for showing me that any progress is moving forward. Love and hugs from a sister in Christ from your beloved Texas state...
Thanks for being so transparent and normal. This was a great video!
I discovered your channel about three weeks ago and have been watching your videos daily. I have succeeded to throw away and donate bags and boxes full of clothes, kitchen items, toys, craft supplies and random stuff we don’t need and use. Along with extra furnitures that we have been keeping in the attic, just collecting dust. I have developed decluttering muscle and it is getting easier to part with stuff. I still have a lot of work to do but our house is so much easier to manage. It is peaceful to sit on the couch looking at empty spaces in stead of junks everywhere. I can finally see the floor in my attic.I am so grateful that I found your channel. Thank you for doing what you are doing. I could never have done it without you. Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷
You guys are the best! It's so nice to hear you say it's good to see us and that you love us. I believe you genuinely mean it!
The serving tray is super cute - I can see why it makes your heart happy 😁 That strawberry cake looks beautiful! I will be making one for Mother's Day! ❤️🍓
Have a great day! We love you too 💕😘
Love how real you keep it Dawn 💕 It really helps us to know that the minimal lifestyle is possible and is so encouraging. Thanks for your honesty!
When your daughters were concerned about disrupting the frosting on the bundt, it brought back a great memory. My dad was never really concerned about how food looked - he'd say "it's going to look worse in your stomach anyway."
I have been watching you for years and you have changed my life. I love our simple living. With that said, after all these videos I can’t believe I have never noticed you don’t have 6 kitchen chairs. Where do you all eat dinner together ??
I just love you guys. I bought your book at Christmas time and haven’t touched it. I am not settling down a little with a few issues we ran into and can not wait to open that book!
I think your in a right place if you feel like you have everything you need! And well Tom is just Tom.always making people laugh.
Thanks for sharing your real life with us. So many UA-camrs give us the sterilized, unrealistic version. I’d enjoy getting the potato casserole recipe from you unless you’ve already made it available somewhere. TIA!
It’s so fun when Tom is in your videos! Looks like you guys are perfect for each other ❤
My husband gets a project bucket or basket and all the things have to fit in the one spot. No more tripping over piles of items and if someone comes over it’s easier to pick up the basket and move it!
I LOVED seeing the lived in house. It brought me relief. You pan-over shots are always beautiful in your videos but these were relatable.
Yes, you do live more minimally, however, you inspire me to get my house to that point. I have done 4 rounds of decluttering just in my kitchen and probably have 4 or more rounds to do before I get to my stressless threshold. I am already feeling less stress and loving some of the new systems I have in place but there is more to do. I just keep slight edging my way there.
This is really helpful to me
1. New mindset = declutter for my season of life now.
2. Keep decluttering until I’m not stressed out.
3. I can’t remember the third one so I’ll go back and watch again. I’m 75
My memory isn’t good now.
TFS much love and blessings in bunches 💐
I finally did it! I bought another bundt cake pan (from Facebook marketplace) after declutttering mine. I have been making bundt cakes using your recipes for every event now! I love it. A bonus way it simplifies things is that the cake is sooooo easy to cut! No more weird sized pieces of cake 😊
You live a comfortable life with everything you need, and use. 😀
Thank you for planting all those trees, I know they're for you mainly but they're also for us peripherally.
Love the honesty, as always, Dawn. And your serving dish! I want one. We do "build your own" taco Tuesday and it would be perfect for all the veggies and topoings.
Did you figure out where to buy the serving dish? Can't find it and want it for the same "taco" fixing tray!
Yep, we have gotten rid of so much stuff, and I feel a bit like we forget how much we used to have, because in my case anyhow, I actually don't think about the stuff that is gone. I do however know my house is much more peaceful and easier to clean up. Still working on it, but minimalism is sometimes portrayed as having nothing. You are right, we have stuff that we use and want to have around. You can still have nice things! Just not an overwhelming amount of things.
Hello 👋Kathy how are you doing?
I enjoyed this video a lot. I just had my fourth baby, and I was decluttering a lot while being pregnant with him, and was doing pretty well at keeping the house clean because it was easier to reset. Then I was in bed with the new baby for two weeks, other people took care of the house, and new gifts poured in. Our house really needs some re-decluttering, and now I feel inspired to get back to it. Thanks!
When I watch your decluttering videos, I think “I’d have a hard time living this simply.” I’m still working on it! But this video really showed me the benefits! Seeing stuff in use and a bit of “mess” makes it feel more attainable. This week I did a big kitchen and pantry declutter. I reorganized my fridge and pantry so things don’t get lost in the abyss (the back of our deep pantry shelves.) And today I’m tackling the biggest project: my craft/hobby room. I have big goals!
I think you definitely live minimally, but the reason it doesn't feel like it is partly the same reason we forget how much progress we've made: our brains constantly adjust to our new environment! Additionally, we all know that in houses filled to the brim, only a fraction of items are used; by simplifying your belongings *only* to what you actually do use, you haven't really changed your routines around what's used, you have simply removed ALL of the stuff that used to sit by the wayside causing stress!
I've recently let things slide a little in my decluttering journey, but I recognize that we are SO much better off right now than before I started minimizing 2-3 years ago! It is a wonderful feeling ☺
Hello from Tucson, and YES, you absolutely DO live with much less than most people I know. Many people I visit don't even try to pick up, and just start explaining why their house looks like it does. Piles of stuff across the floor, counters, sometimes on the furniture--with no where to put it! I think it is more obvious that you are minimizing when you open drawers, closets and cabinets. Often that's when you see how much ( or less ) people are living with, and their ability to manage it all :D
The kids are growing up! Adeline is becoming a lovely young lady. Blessings!❤️
Thank you so much for showing us that reality is quick to clean, but items don't get put away immediately. I really needed that.
Such a necessary video for people to understand that perfection is so not necessary but having a place for everything brings joy and peace
Without a doubt, low inventory means quicker cleanups! My main rooms have been edited and edited until I have only what is necessary. My 'hidden treasures' as you so kindly put it, usually live behind closed doors when company comes over. And I realize if I am closing doors, I need to edit in that room as well. As one who has less energy now, I don't want to spend it just moving clutter around, but get rid of it once and never have to deal with it again. That way I regain control, I regain time and peace of mind.
And like you, my impulse buys are few and far between, and needs a mention when it finally does happen. Usually I find myself admiring something off-shopping-list for a minute in the store, and then walking past it. I never go back and pick it up, and I never miss it. That's my 'minimalist shopping.' Thanks for the honest and frank house walk-thru today.
Thanks for sharing! I love the real life! I was actually talking with the friend other day and we’ve made large strides in our more minimal and simplifying of our home. And I told her that I felt like my house was a disaster area. She said, “no way! It’s much better than it used to be and you could probably pick it up in about 10 to 15 minutes. That’s how you know that your house is not a disaster area!” I appreciated her wisdom on that. Her perspective was refreshing.
We have been simplifying heavily since my husband was deployed before Covid. I really got into the swing of minimizing and simplify my home so that I can manage it better. I have a long way to go still. But these past years have brought lots of success! Thanks for your support. And Tom your always a pleasure to have on the videos as well. (My hubby keeps his drills on the kitchen counter to charge sometimes 😅😊)
I have no idea what living "Minimalist" is exactly, but I DO KNOW that since really trying to get my household more manageable over the last month I have DRASTICALLY reduced my "inventory" since following you, Dana and Cas on youtube. So far I'm loving it and striving everyday to remove more inventory. I WILL say my garage is a disaster but there is town wide yard sale next month that everything is going in and whatever doesnt sell will be, donated, given or thrown away. I cant thank you enough for all of your videos!
Watching this made me realize, when it comes to surface clutter, not only does clutter attract clutter, but i dont think i can store much of anything on surfaces because anything on surfaces attracts clutter. My goal now is to find places to store all my surface items from now on as I have the same problem, and i constantly feel like the house is a mess because of it. Thank you for the very real video it helps put things into perscpective a lot!
I can't thank you enough for all your help. I have been trying to get control of my home for years, YEARS!! I have tried Flylady, Marie Kondo, they helped, but until I caught hold of the idea of too much inventory nothing really helped. I would spend hours getting an area looking good, but in a few days it was back to a mess. I am moving to a home half the size I am in now and without your channel I don't know what I would have done. When I get stuck weeding out things I play a couple more of your videos and it gets me over the hump. My husband has gotten on board now too and we are both loving this new and easy way of life. It is a process and in the beginning I let too much go to the new house and when I start unpacking I am going to get rid of tons more there. We have been in the process of moving stuff to the new house for seven months. It has been a big process but I am finally reaching the tipping point and I just don't want any of it anymore. We have been able to feel what it is like without all our stuff and we LOVE it. It is very addicting. Today I cleared out a two drawer file cabinet that was packed full and kept only five papers the rest was thrown away never to be touched by me again. You are my saving angel. We look forward to a home that is clutter free and company ready.
As a long time minimalist with kids myself I think “living as a minimalist” is more an underlying feeling then an active thought process at this point. The house is always easily tidied and cleaned, the kids aren’t overwhelmed in the living spaces and my home is not a source of stress for myself or my family. That’s what living as a minimalist is fort self and our family ✨ (long time viewer, first time commenting I think? ☺️)
The strawberry bundt cake with strawberries on top looks so beautiful!
I would say you live intentionally not "minimalist." Some channels they legit have like one chair in an entire room. That's the stereotype of minimalism. You could show us every item in your house and know why you own it and not have any surprise boxes of mystery stuff. And you work hard at keeping things intentional -- the maintenance piece of American life which gives us so much potential "stuff" every week/month/year.
That’s it! We aren’t minimalist. WE ARE INTENTIONALISTS!
A feast for the eyes and tummy! And for a family of 6, you do live much less cluttered than most people I know!
You do live so much differently than most. I'm still working towards it. We just turned our old house into a "minimalist" Airbnb and it feels so amazing how tidy and how much space it has, even though it's less than half the size of our new house (we've not hardly moved in yet, so it'll get better). BUT our 3yo keeps asking to move back to our old house, and she finally verbalized why: she likes how tidy it is there! 🤦🏻♀️ I gotta get my act together. Your real life house tour is lovely, and a great goal for me.
Thanks for being real and showing us your 'lived in' home. Something I remind myself is that we live in a home and not a museum. And the most important thing in our home are the people. The house is there to serve us and not us serving the house. Thanks Dawn. I'm starting my journey and your channel's videos like these inspire me through the difficult, boring bits. xo
Whenever I feel stuck when it comes to my space, I love watching your videos. They get me in the right headspace to declutter, fold laundry, and appreciate how nice simple, clean rooms feel
Your kids are so cute. So grown up now from prior videos. I agree everyone has different house management requirements, amount of stuff they like to keep. Etc.
I feel you are organized and minimal in regards to only having what you need to live life. No unnecessary decor or the latest greatest kitchen appliance we never use but once. I'm getting there thanks to your guidance. Thank you for showing us real life ! ❤
You've found a great balance where everything has a home. How peaceful
yes, I love that. .for the season of your life. . .
What a difference the study nook makes! Having it to keep that "messy area" it "pushed back" from the rest of the house is perfect, rather than a study/activity corner or space that encroaches into the living areas.
Mahalo nui for time with your precious children and your ongoing inspiration! bit by bit I make progress ...
I'm so relieved to see the kid's corner with the bookshelf and desks. That's my five year old's space for sure!
And it's always a good reminder to myself that your kids are older; we are in the little years of a 5 and 3yr old and 5 month old. Each season has it's own challenges:)
Thanks so much for sharing all you do Dawn!