Decluttering Christmas & Holiday Decor

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
  • Christmas and holiday decor can be overwhelming to manage! Today we'll share with you our mom's overwhelming storage space for her Christmas decor and take you with us as we tackle the first step: grouping like items with like items. We'll also visit with my mom and share some Christmas memories!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 531

  • @TheMinimalMom
    @TheMinimalMom  2 роки тому +92

    Thank you so much for watching! Looking forward to hearing your favorite tips for decluttering holiday decor! We hope you have a great day! Dawn

    • @abbeylan7982
      @abbeylan7982 2 роки тому +3

      Your mom is amazing! I love her ❤️

    • @maribelquesada5651
      @maribelquesada5651 2 роки тому +3

      Last year I posted FREE Christmas decor, it went to a great home, made me feel so good

    • @thomasrupp1637
      @thomasrupp1637 2 роки тому +2

      (Trina) our town has a free thrift store with a Christmas room. We have taken old, like new toys and decluttered holiday decorations for folks to "shop". It's also motivating to assist those in tough situations by decluttering items they have requested and passing them on. Thanks for the "took a header" story, mom!😂

    • @rebekahdeere
      @rebekahdeere 2 роки тому

      I love your mom’s Christmas card tradition 💕 What a great idea!

    • @maribelquesada5651
      @maribelquesada5651 2 роки тому

      @@rebekahdeere except for the part when she said she missed party invites🤣🤣🤣

  • @lisaweinzapfel4240
    @lisaweinzapfel4240 2 роки тому +289

    My parents both died on Christmas Eve, 6 years apart. When I decorate, I put out their little tree, some pictures, and books to remember them. It has made the holiday more special instead of sad. Thank you for your wonderful videos!

    • @kimberlee2469
      @kimberlee2469 2 роки тому +21

      Blessings to you and your family and the beautiful memories of your parents xo

    • @chantelllllllll
      @chantelllllllll 2 роки тому +14

      My step dad lost his dad to a drunk driver on Christmas Eve when he was 3. It was always a hard day for him. My heart goes out to you.

    • @Mouserjan0222
      @Mouserjan0222 2 роки тому +10

      My father was in the hospital dying of cancer over Christmas and died on my birthday the next day.

    • @judymiller4960
      @judymiller4960 2 роки тому +7

      You will have to feature your mom more often.

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy 2 роки тому +8

      My gosh. I'm sorry to hear that. 💔💔 What a beautiful thing you do as a remembrance. 🎄🎄

  • @tabithasapien2640
    @tabithasapien2640 2 роки тому

    Please tell mom thank you for blessing the care givers! I am a care giver of my 91 year old father and 86 year old mother and I also have a full time job! So I received your mother's blessing. It made my heart warm. Thank all three of you and your ministry!

  • @sherryjobe8941
    @sherryjobe8941 2 роки тому +10

    My husband and I are in our early 60’s. He is a builder and we have moved many times over the years within the same town. Each time we have moved we have gotten rid of several things.
    But it always accumulates quickly again.
    The past few months I have gone through my closet and donated clothes, shoes handbags and etc.
    But today I have cleared out about half of our attic where so much has been stored.
    I called my daughter in law to come and look through to get anything she wanted and the rest I took to the Goodwill.
    I plan to finish the attic within the next 2-3 days.
    And again will have my daughter in law come and get what she wants.
    She was thrilled and so was I .
    I know once everything has been gone through in the attic, that the items I put aside to keep that I will go through again one more time.
    It was so satisfying to declutter these items.
    And as far as Christmas decor most of that fits in one box.
    I decluttered most of that last year.
    Thanks for motivation!
    🙏❤️

  • @lindavido7245
    @lindavido7245 2 роки тому +141

    Dawn and Diana your mom is so darn cute , she seems like the sweetest woman she raised the nicest girls. I really enjoy your videos

    • @juliepage7552
      @juliepage7552 2 роки тому +2

      Their brother seems like such a nice guy too.

    • @kateyare4708
      @kateyare4708 2 роки тому +3

      Clearly, the apples do not fall far from the tree.

    • @grandmasewhappyhomestead187
      @grandmasewhappyhomestead187 2 роки тому

      You all have the sweetest family. That is my goal to go through my Christmas stuff on my grandma's that I realize I don't have to have. Now to get somebody to help me carry it up from the basement so I can get rid of it and get it out of here like you said before the donation places won't take it

  • @jennaalce4016
    @jennaalce4016 2 роки тому +44

    Your moms tangent about taking care of your Dad was hilarious!

  • @yvettec4271
    @yvettec4271 2 роки тому +100

    I adore the two of you. You feel like old friends. You could read the phone book and make me want to follow along. :)

    • @TheMinimalMom
      @TheMinimalMom  2 роки тому +8

      You're so sweet Yvette -- THANK YOU!!!

    • @jillthurow502
      @jillthurow502 2 роки тому +5

      So true!❤️

    • @kpercy9952
      @kpercy9952 2 роки тому +2

      I say that expression all the time about people whose voices I like but anyone younger than 20 wouldn't understand what "reading the phone book" even means. :)

    • @cynthiaewing6584
      @cynthiaewing6584 2 роки тому

      @K Persy 😂

  • @j.chayo45
    @j.chayo45 2 роки тому +65

    I just started decorating for Christmas. My daughter is 11 I been a single mother most her life we never had a place of our own. Holidays always been a sad time for me. Family never invited us over. I been married now for 2 years and we are starting our own family traditions together ❤

    • @aaronchambers543
      @aaronchambers543 2 роки тому +1

      🎉💜

    • @lindanelsonwheeler1970
      @lindanelsonwheeler1970 2 роки тому +3

      Have you thought about going to antique stores to look for very special ornaments?
      I have been a widow for 4 years and I think emotionally I am ready to start celebrating Christmas.

    • @lindanelsonwheeler1970
      @lindanelsonwheeler1970 2 роки тому +12

      I used to love Christmas as a child, but got involved in a religion that did not celebrate Christmas or other holidays for a number of years as an adult. My husband was not involved in this religion, but he stayed with me because he loved me so much! His actions were truly that of a true Christian and he was such a good example for me that my eyes were opened about the many errors in the other religion. I am so glad and happy that the beliefs of that cult have lost the hold on me and I can celebrate Christmas at last without guilt!

    • @j.chayo45
      @j.chayo45 2 роки тому +3

      @@lindanelsonwheeler1970 I think as a family me and my kids and step kids will make our own. That is a great idea also thank you. I'm praying for you that God will fill your heart with His joy🙏

    • @kristennorth6469
      @kristennorth6469 2 роки тому +1

      That is a great idea, Josie G! Then you can pick and choose what you want and find special meaning in! You will create wonderful memories together

  • @kimberlywalker1015
    @kimberlywalker1015 2 роки тому +142

    Your mom is just precious....anyone who has had that much grief around the Christmas holiday...
    And, still bounce back with so much joy....is to be commended.
    Loved the way you did this video.
    And, may I say....
    A VERY, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU.
    🙂🎄🙂

  • @kittenmixer812
    @kittenmixer812 2 роки тому +6

    My husband is in the ICU. He is having a surgery. Since I love your channel I am taking a moment while waiting for him to come back to watch this new video. Wanted to share this with you because you never know how your videos can help someone. This is a relaxing video to watch during this stressful and uncertain time. Thank you.

    • @emmelia-6068
      @emmelia-6068 2 роки тому +1

      God bless you and your husband ❤

    • @maribelquesada5651
      @maribelquesada5651 2 роки тому +1

      Blessing to you, that you are able to be there for him

    • @lindamyers953
      @lindamyers953 2 роки тому +2

      Prayers for you and your husbands speedy recovery❤

    • @suebarnard1734
      @suebarnard1734 2 роки тому

      Praying for a speedy recovery for your hubby ❤️

  • @kristimccullough6715
    @kristimccullough6715 2 роки тому

    So glad to see your mom talking on camera! I know she likes to stay off camera. However, she is very knowledgeable and inspirational!

  • @monicaj3023
    @monicaj3023 2 роки тому

    Your mom could help others in how to deal with grief during the holidays. 😇

  • @tgayer1
    @tgayer1 2 роки тому +21

    Love that your mom seemed so comfortable on camera this time! No more hiding in the back seat! 😂
    I have a small house with a nice covered front porch. I had my neighbor install strands of lights in a zigzag pattern on the ceiling of the porch, and they stay up all year. So when Christmas comes all I have to do is add a wreath, some greenery , pine cones, and I’m set!

  • @budgetwithlisakay
    @budgetwithlisakay 2 роки тому +98

    I love the idea to decorate for Christmas and then donate the extras!

    • @ps0195
      @ps0195 2 роки тому +3

      Me too!

    • @findingfaithsfuture
      @findingfaithsfuture 2 роки тому +1

      I'm definitely do that this year!

    • @annekent7350
      @annekent7350 2 роки тому +14

      I did this last year, but due to COVID the opshops were not taking donations, but on the way out of the opshop I met a Mum with two kids going in. One of the kids noticed something in the box, so I said “I was going to donate all this stuff, but they wouldn’t take it, would you like it? “ They took it all, so they were happy and so was I! Win - win!

    • @budgetwithlisakay
      @budgetwithlisakay 2 роки тому +4

      @@annekent7350 That’s definitely a win win! ❤️☺️ Good job!!

  • @theresahoward7216
    @theresahoward7216 2 роки тому +135

    One thing that has helped my husband de clutter Christmas decor ( he is way more into than me and came with way more of it than me) is that I keep showing him posts in our local "buy nothing" fb group of people requesting holiday decor that have left bad situations or have just been thrown curve balls by life but are still wanting to keep the holiday spirit for their families...knowing that you are helping kids have a Christmas makes us much happier to give...and when people ask for specific items it helps us focus on what to get rid of or maybe what we have multiples of kind of like a clutter scavenger hunt.

    • @kateyare4708
      @kateyare4708 2 роки тому +7

      Such a good point to bring up. People in need who will gladly take the decorations you no longer need shortly before the holidays.

    • @littlewayslittlethingsjenn5386
      @littlewayslittlethingsjenn5386 2 роки тому +3

      What a great idea!!!

    • @callieb9049
      @callieb9049 2 роки тому +2

      Oh man that comment made my heart happy

    • @theresahoward7216
      @theresahoward7216 2 роки тому +3

      @@callieb9049 the buy nothing group has really helped me get rid of things. Lawn mowers...the stuff that maybe isn't always easy to get rid of at a donation center...even half used house paint... I mean the list goes on and on...and it is community building as well. As long as you don't bread the gifting part and get yourself in trouble. 😂 I guess especially with sort of sentimental or pricy items...k owing who is getting them seems to help.

    • @kpercy9952
      @kpercy9952 2 роки тому +1

      I organize a Christmas event every year through a local charity and we support a number of families. At least 3 of them last year asked us to buy them a Christmas tree because that was something they couldn't afford. We also gave them ornament kits to make with their kids so they had something to put on the tree. They sent us pictures of their decorated tree. It was so sweet!

  • @pwatkins2764
    @pwatkins2764 2 роки тому +17

    I love your mom’s tradition of reading all her Christmas cards on the 26th. Sitting drinking a special cup of tea and enjoying cards from those that sent you love. I see a new tradition in my home.

    • @jerichobyrd
      @jerichobyrd 2 роки тому

      I thought the same thing. Such a neat idea!

    • @fridasmit5124
      @fridasmit5124 2 роки тому

      I think i will adopt this to and open them with kids on christmas morning!

  • @kristiLB93
    @kristiLB93 2 роки тому

    I've narrowed my Christmas decor down to two plastic bins. I have decided that what I love most is natural greenery, pine cones, paper artwork my kids make and candles. And then the tree is what stands out, not all the ticky- tacky everywhere.

  • @katherinerichardson1767
    @katherinerichardson1767 2 роки тому

    Since my children are over 40 and all my grandchildren are out of school except one, we do not decorate our home as we once did. Giving away our Christmas items that were special to my children and grandchildren has helped de-clutter my Christmas stash but has given great joy to the children and grandchildren when they got the Christmas item that meant the most to them.

  • @cindynielson4231
    @cindynielson4231 2 роки тому

    Great job ladies! Love your Mom, I'm 61 and I get what she is saying. TFS

  • @Viranthiatty
    @Viranthiatty 2 роки тому +17

    Your mum is so cute. Love her sense of humour!

  • @lolamisitano6813
    @lolamisitano6813 2 роки тому

    You mom should have her own channel she's so sweet and so many of us can relate to her

  • @MelindaPlainandSimple
    @MelindaPlainandSimple 2 роки тому +65

    I am currently decluttering my Christmas stash for the first time ever. We hauled all 36 bins and boxes up from the basement. It wouldn't fit in one room. Chaos! But it will be worth it when I'm done with this round. I'm recording it to share. BTW...one box had a label: Christmas 1988. 😳

    • @nikkihobson5632
      @nikkihobson5632 2 роки тому +4

      Wow, what a job! Good for you!!

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 2 роки тому +3

      Good luck, you can do it!

    • @mgjmiller1995
      @mgjmiller1995 2 роки тому +5

      Way to get after it Melinda! Just helped octogenarian neighbors (+ their family) get them in a position to move near family on east coast. Fourteen (14) rubbermaid bins for Christmas in an attic area, I was flabbergasted! Combined, maybe ~1 bin of ornaments, stockings, things their kids had made that were important, and not simply consumerism run-amok

    • @wanda4573
      @wanda4573 2 роки тому +3

      Give away to those recently married or divorced, be cheap and give away as part of a xmas gift

    • @MelindaPlainandSimple
      @MelindaPlainandSimple 2 роки тому +3

      @@wanda4573 I give all of the stuff away when I declutter. 😊

  • @MsRocioFlores
    @MsRocioFlores 2 роки тому +8

    "Group like stuff with like stuff". I like the idea of sign usage!

    • @Sweetest_of_Seven
      @Sweetest_of_Seven 2 роки тому

      I use post it notes per Dawn’s suggestion from other videos… it’s been a game changer when sorting and decluttering 👍🏼 especially when you have to stop and come back later… at least for me 🙃

  • @heathercheatham2598
    @heathercheatham2598 2 роки тому +7

    My mom moved into a new home 2019 and so that Christmas she went through and separated the ornaments by person and let us take whatever we wanted and then she picked a few for her to keep and got rid of the rest. We collected 1 ornament each year for 5 people so she had a lot of bins…. Also she let me come shop her stuff that she wasn’t putting out before she decluttered- I grabbed a few things I knew where I wanted to use them (I think just a kitchen towel and oven mit that I was planning to replace anyway) it worked out well for us each. My mom still has a ton of decor so I’m hoping to help her declutter more this year as she sees what she didn’t put out the last two years- and this year we are planning to help her decorate so maybe I can help her get rid of more!) she still has around 25 tubs of Christmas stuff, but it was closer to 32 in 2019 so that’s progress!

  • @kakylong2
    @kakylong2 2 роки тому +29

    I love your Mom & how honest she is about tossing ice packs to your Dad. 😆 She sounds like me. I can handle a day maybe 2 of babying my Hubby but after that it's like that's enough. Too funny. Great job ya'll did on organizing the room. ;0)

  • @andreamiller6200
    @andreamiller6200 2 роки тому +11

    Oh, gosh, it is SO GREAT to see your mom and Diana today, I feel like I have spent time among inspiring friends!

  • @lauriemcmillan2643
    @lauriemcmillan2643 2 роки тому

    As much as you insisted otherwise, I knew you would someday write a book😊. Much success! Love your mom!

  • @pinkroses135
    @pinkroses135 10 місяців тому

    I spent 2 hours today going through ornaments, testing lights, checking tree toppers and every ornament for damage, sorting them into categories, rewrapping bead garland, going through every single gift bag, gift box, tissue paper, name tag and bow for quality control, color coordinated the keeps and came up with quite the declutter pile. Created a theme and have everything good to go. Totally worth it!

  • @joannaaffrunti1446
    @joannaaffrunti1446 2 роки тому

    I agree with your mom when it comes to holiday decorating! Usually starting in fall, I bring out fall decor, very minimal, but I pack away in the empty fall boxes some everyday decor so we can enjoy the fall decor. When it is time to decorate for Christmas, I move the stored decor in the fall boxes to the now empty Christmas boxes and pack away fall. When I unpack decorations, I know what has not been used for a season or 2 and that happily gets donated. I have several boxes but happy to say it is all contained.

  • @kerriandstein902
    @kerriandstein902 2 роки тому

    Your Mom is adorable! And your mischievous laugh always makes me giggle!

  • @tashainjena
    @tashainjena 2 роки тому

    Your mom is awesome. I can tell ya'll have a great relationship. Like me and my mom. She is my best friend.

  • @plaisirdelanglais
    @plaisirdelanglais 2 роки тому

    What a lovely reference to Hoarder's Heart! Your mum is so lovely.

  • @jennyjenkins877
    @jennyjenkins877 2 роки тому

    Your mom is so lovely and engaging... a star is born!

  • @valeriethompson493
    @valeriethompson493 2 роки тому

    Your mom is hilarious! I am smiling ear to ear this whole presentation!

  • @VerveVarle
    @VerveVarle 2 роки тому +4

    OMG that is so cute that you used to switch bunks every birthday for a year :D and that you switched rooms with your brother to still be close to each other :))) Wow.

  • @galynburnaman3509
    @galynburnaman3509 Рік тому

    Your mother is delightful. I love her idea of marking boxes with date. A "time will tell box" for Christmas. Great and motivating idea to put Christmas away.

  • @christineabercrombie5736
    @christineabercrombie5736 2 роки тому +7

    Aw your Mum is soooo sweet!
    Love her honesty about her nursing skills! That had me laughing out loud!
    Bless her ! X

  • @CULady
    @CULady 2 роки тому +31

    Love it! Your mom is a hoot, quoting the Hoarders Heart and Dana White!!
    Love stories ❤ I have the same book fir the cup of tea💚

  • @KG-gq8tk
    @KG-gq8tk 2 роки тому

    So glad to see your Mom again! She is so sweet!!!

  • @ellenreilley3938
    @ellenreilley3938 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed meeting your mom. She’s delightful.

  • @candaceyurkonis979
    @candaceyurkonis979 2 роки тому

    You’re mom is so lovely. I love her traditions and how she cherishes her special items.

  • @misscboogie
    @misscboogie 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed listening to your mom talk about the things that are special to her. :)

  • @krystalk1648
    @krystalk1648 2 роки тому +15

    Loved listening to your Mom, she is so lovely and funny! I do the same thing that your Mom mentioned, when I decorate for Christmas I put my regular stuff that's on display away (I don't have much) and only have my Christmas stuff out.
    Hope your Dad makes a quick recovery 🙏

    • @thatswhatisaid8908
      @thatswhatisaid8908 2 роки тому +1

      That really is a handy tip. I get stressed with so much to look at (visual clutter), so i definitely will be trying that this year.

  • @user-vp5oo1no7g
    @user-vp5oo1no7g 2 роки тому +13

    Your mom is a joy! Thank you LouAnn for having us in your home again!
    I've done it both ways: Pull everything out at Christmas time and purge - and then I've also sorted what was keep/donate in the summer time when it's hot and I just want to get through it as quick as possible. Both have helped with inventory. Blessings sweet sisters!

  • @patriciabritton5917
    @patriciabritton5917 2 роки тому +9

    Your mom is so sweet. What a blessing to live in a home on a farm. That is more precious than a bunch of stuff. It is also awesome to have a twin sister. Someone you can grow up with and talk with. God is so good and blesses us all in different ways.

  • @karenmiller955
    @karenmiller955 2 роки тому

    One of the best Christmas hints I've ever gotten. Wrap a big box, I use a box that copy paper comes in, with Christmas paper. Wrap top separate from bottom. Put regular every day decor into box leaving room in your home for Christmas decor. Put the box holding the every day decor under the Christmas tree at the very back. Beautiful box. Easy to get to after Christmas. You could even use the same box year after year without rewrapping. I make sure to use a big beautiful bow and the box or boxes become Christmas decorations. Double duty.

    • @andreawales1938
      @andreawales1938 2 роки тому

      You’re a smart cookie! I’m going to have to remember that tip!

  • @katiebellejohnson2688
    @katiebellejohnson2688 2 роки тому +4

    😂 I can see where you get your sense of humor! Your Mom is fun. 🥰

  • @jacquiebeattie649
    @jacquiebeattie649 2 роки тому

    Your Mom is a HOOT!!
    Excellent organizing girls.
    Enjoyed your video.

  • @melissataulbee2048
    @melissataulbee2048 2 роки тому

    I love hearing the history from your mom.

  • @itoshiibaka8267
    @itoshiibaka8267 Рік тому

    I love that your mom watches A Hoarder's Heart and Dana K. White! 😊

  • @jenniferjapak3888
    @jenniferjapak3888 2 роки тому +49

    I pre-purged my Christmas stuff, but feel like I’ll definitely still find items I don’t need or love as I decorate! I pulled out thanksgiving decor yesterday and was able to decorate in under 5 mins from “hey grab the thanksgiving bin” to “wow that was efficient!” And then today I found a piece I put out yesterday that I decided I really don’t love or have a space for, so to the donate box it went!

  • @LauraRodriguez-rn4um
    @LauraRodriguez-rn4um 2 роки тому

    It was so nice to hear from your Mom! Such a lovely lady!

  • @justjillyo
    @justjillyo 2 роки тому

    Your Mom is the most precious lady! Christmas decor is to the hilt in my childhood home. It's rather insane but it's not Christmas without it! We try ever year to get some things consolidated, organized better, or minimize the collections. But the overwhelm gets to Mom and we push it off another year. I understand the emotions dealing with loss at the holidays. My Dad's brother died of Hodgkin's the year before I was born and buried on Christmas. My grandfather passed away the day after our family celebration. He had finished chemo and was doing awesome. His poor heart just gave out. And for crying out loud, most of our family dogs cross rainbow Bridge in November. My Mom doesn't let the sadness take away from the joy of celebrating the birth of Jesus. She's like Mrs Claus lol my Dad has spent some years feeling sad about missing his brother and also feeling sad about not being able to give us all the things. We've always told him he was crazy for thinking that we didn't have enough! We always got plenty- more than we deserved (ok, I deserved it all but not my older sis LOL)!!!

  • @elleg2851
    @elleg2851 2 роки тому +14

    That was so fun seeing your mom and talking about how special her treasures are!

  • @brittanys.7191
    @brittanys.7191 2 роки тому +53

    I actually helped my mom declutter her Christmas yesterday and we found piles of garbage too!!! Just forgotten about!!!! Now mom has really enjoyed decorating in vintage/retro Christmas and I think that is more timeless than trendy Christmas themes like farmhouse etc…
    I look forward to pulling out my same decor that has meaning and memories attached rather than starting all over into a new style every year!

  • @sarahreinhardt1414
    @sarahreinhardt1414 2 роки тому +5

    I love your mom Dawn! She reminds me so much of the women in my family that I love so dearly! It must be a midwest matronly thing.

  • @pippas5808
    @pippas5808 2 роки тому

    I've moved around a lot and usually lived in small houses, so I've never had the space to store a lot of items that only get used at Christmas (e.g. whole sets of china, large decorations). Most of my decorating is focused on the tree - when I first moved into my own home, I could afford to buy a set of lights and a tree but had no money left for decorations, so the first year, I decorated with half a dozen mismatched decorations from my childhood and a bunch of pinecones sprayed gold and with ribbon loops glued onto them. Since then, every year I've added one new decoration, so my tree is now a visual reminder of so many people and places. Even though I've been collecting decorations for over 20 years, because they are small they still all fit into one box.
    For the rest of the house, I mostly decorate with plants - amaryllis (hippeastrum) bulbs, cyclamen and other bulbs/plants that flower at Christmas. Once the flowers are over, they can go outside and be grown on, ready for next Christmas, so they don't take up houseroom all year round. I have a nativity set and a few Christmas tealight holders - like your mother, I put other decorations away when I bring these out, so the house doesn't get cluttered. I also make 'stained glass windows' using acetate and tissue paper to decorate our windows - these are so cheap to make that they can be thrown away after Christmas, or if I want to reuse them the next year, they don't take up any space laid flat on the bottom of the decorations box.

  • @beccanoel82
    @beccanoel82 2 роки тому +5

    Awesome job! Your Mom is delightful!!!

  • @joyindrelie6715
    @joyindrelie6715 2 роки тому

    I love that your mom quoted the lovely Miss Heart!

  • @glendaslanina9939
    @glendaslanina9939 2 роки тому +1

    I very much enjoyed this video. Even though my Christmas decorations are organized, there is always room to donate some. I always decorate the weekend after Thanksgiving, however this year my son and family(including my two young grandkids) are moving out of the country the first week of December. I have been debating whether to decorate early and now….a big thank you for giving me permission to do so. Families evolve and sometimes it is sad, but for me, thank goodness for FaceTime 🎄

  • @cassierittenhouse7351
    @cassierittenhouse7351 2 роки тому +19

    Love your mom! She reminds me SO much of a dear family friend. So nice to see her today! God bless your beautiful family! 💗

  • @raminagerman2305
    @raminagerman2305 2 роки тому

    Your mom is so SWEET!!!!!!!

  • @darlenemartin248
    @darlenemartin248 2 роки тому

    Your all's mom is so precious.

  • @pamelamueller1466
    @pamelamueller1466 2 роки тому +7

    Your mom is a treasure! Thank you for sharing her with us!

  • @hanneshuette
    @hanneshuette 2 роки тому +8

    Absolutely lovely to meet your Mum! And soo excited about your book!

  • @ericaradcliffe1384
    @ericaradcliffe1384 2 роки тому

    Your mom is so cute and funny! I can see her in both of you.

  • @wandrousvindella716
    @wandrousvindella716 2 роки тому +5

    Hugs to your mom for still celebrating the season. My maternal grandmother had similar loss and I lost my son last October 23rd. Faith gets you thru~ Thank you for sharing your lovely mom & her heart. (1) Trash (2) Gift (3) Seek out those that lost thru fire, theft, homelessness, orphans (4) Have a FREE yard sale of holiday decor & surprise people as they go to pay (gifted !!) (5) Donate whatever is left to charity.

  • @daisybuchanan5378
    @daisybuchanan5378 2 роки тому

    I have been sorting my decor ahead of the season so I can take it to the thrift shop in time for others to see it. When I go to get out Valentine’s decor, I sort Easter and Spring decor, when I go to get out Fall, I sort Halloween and Christmas. The stores want it a few months ahead. Less holiday decor has made me love decorating again. Also I take away the year round decor at Christmas.

  • @laurat7324
    @laurat7324 2 роки тому

    Loved seeing your mom. I know she has been on a few times. PLEASE feature more of her.

  • @masterpiecejewelersjewelry8239
    @masterpiecejewelersjewelry8239 2 роки тому +2

    I just love seeing you sisters together and your mother is simply lovely too. Thank you fit inciting is into your lives!

  • @lynninmichigan3759
    @lynninmichigan3759 2 роки тому +15

    😂😂😂 “probably my grandkids, it won’t be you” 😂😂😂

  • @virgierutledge3004
    @virgierutledge3004 2 роки тому

    I try to get holiday decor on sale and take very good care of it. I remember what yr. I purchased things. Some I still love after 25 or more years. Being married 52 yrs. we accumulated a lot. We moved from a two story to a ranch and we got rid of a ton of decor, furniture, etc. I am 72 and last yr. I treated our home with new lighted swags for our two back windows and my theme was farm things. black and white, red truck with tree boxes and our old tree decorated. It wasn't a need but it made me feel young again. Merry Christmas,

  • @cindytaylor698
    @cindytaylor698 2 роки тому

    Your momma is just precious. 💙

  •  2 роки тому

    Your mom is so sweet. She needs to be in more videos 😁🥰

  • @fridasmit5124
    @fridasmit5124 2 роки тому

    I love your mom, she is so funny and real.
    Great video!

  • @kdautry100
    @kdautry100 2 роки тому

    Your mom! I love her!!
    I have stories related to many Christmas items, too.
    Great memories- I really should tag certain things with a written note(or typed, depending upon the item) that describes the memory associated with that particular item.

  • @joydage4605
    @joydage4605 2 роки тому +14

    I have the teapot and cups etc for "Cup of Christmas Tea" and have a tea party with my grand daughters every year. Precious memories.

  • @helenmckeown7430
    @helenmckeown7430 2 роки тому

    Your mom is so sweet. Bless her ❤️

  • @oliviarose9647
    @oliviarose9647 2 роки тому +4

    OMG!!! I'm from Minnesota, and I so appreciate your Mom!!! She is just like my mother - she is awesome!!!!!! I just found your channel and I'm so glad that I did! :)

  • @liliandaven4237
    @liliandaven4237 2 роки тому

    I just love your mom...she seems so sweet!

  • @pambohnhoff2163
    @pambohnhoff2163 2 роки тому

    Your mom is delightful. How about her reading that poem she referred to, "The Christmas Tea"? I think that would make a very special holiday video!

  • @lisaosheacoaching68
    @lisaosheacoaching68 2 роки тому +1

    Your mother is so well spoken and full of grace! I admire her so much

  • @cathy8086
    @cathy8086 2 роки тому +6

    I love you mom's tip of putting a year on the box so you'll know the last time you used the items in that particular box.

  • @andiecan1
    @andiecan1 2 роки тому +4

    What a blessing your mom is! She is beyond precious. Thank you for sharing. I loved the "hoarder's heart". May God continue to bless you and your family ❤️

  • @greenthumbelina7331
    @greenthumbelina7331 2 роки тому +2

    Dawn and Dana, I love your mom, she has an outgoing personality, and it's a delight to see how she interacts with you.

  • @lindascull6327
    @lindascull6327 2 роки тому

    I just love watching your channel-- your wonderful family and sweet sister too! Adored seeing your mom!!!

  • @MommaSchmoozeReviews
    @MommaSchmoozeReviews 2 роки тому +12

    Love your mom's home, so picturesque ❤

  • @Godblessed2
    @Godblessed2 2 роки тому

    My kids really helped thin out the Christmas ornaments and that will make taking down the tree much easier. The tree itself looks less cluttered! We kept what really mattered to each child. I also limit how much we have to three, specific, large, red and green containers. I only bought a couple of new things this year that I thought were super cute (Big Lots is my new Pier One!) and we will have the space for those. Now, if we could just minimize the gifts! Lol
    I’m like your mom. Other decor gets put away to make room for holiday decorations.

  • @ruthmontecer5542
    @ruthmontecer5542 2 роки тому

    Great tips Girls! Momma's right - Christmas cards are truly a gift in themselves! I am going to get through my Christmas decor early so I can donate. Just went through my closets last weekend. It's the dreaded garage this weekend. Hahaha! I love your Mom when she said I'll talk my grandkids to take it. My Mom is the same way because she has given me so much stuff she doesn't want in her house anymore. Van and van loads of stuff. I say no more Mom but she insists. This is life growing up in a big family in the depression years. So I've learned to just say thank you and donate what I can. Love and Blessings!

  • @bh9844
    @bh9844 2 роки тому

    This video makes me miss the fam!! Love your mom and dad. 💕

  • @CB-jh1pt
    @CB-jh1pt 2 роки тому +5

    Yay for the mention of @A Hoarder’s Heart - decluttering things when it truly feels “right” emotionally to do so has been so important in me making continual progress with decluttering, especially sentimental things 😊 no bad decisions = no regrets = keeping the momentum = lots more stuff in the long-run being let go of 💕✨
    great video, a reshuffle and pick-up looks so less overwhelming, hopefully making the decorating much more enjoyable 😁

  • @christafarmlife4246
    @christafarmlife4246 2 роки тому +1

    I love visiting with you. Feels like the siblings I never had! Your mom is really getting comfortable in front of the camera and letting her sweet personality show through. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bobbihelmers9209
    @bobbihelmers9209 2 роки тому

    Your mom is a JOY!

  • @willowwillow1969
    @willowwillow1969 2 роки тому

    Thanks mom, for sharing your stories. I miss my (hoarder) mom desperately. I am struggling with Christmas items-so sentimental!! Great tips and ideas, thank you.

  • @aleithea2715
    @aleithea2715 2 роки тому +6

    Totally loved this video. Great seeing your mum taking part. I smiled a lot while watching it.

  • @user-tv5rn8yi6v
    @user-tv5rn8yi6v 9 місяців тому

    Great video! Loved visiting with your mom too! Thanks for sharing your wonderful childhood memories ❤️

  • @karinklapproth866
    @karinklapproth866 2 роки тому +7

    Always great to see you two together in a video🤗
    Take care🦋💗

  • @teresabell1014
    @teresabell1014 2 роки тому +3

    Your mom is hilarious !
    I really enjoyed you talking to her about prior Christmas's. I like that she still loves Christmas even so much heartache came close to that holiday.

  • @debbiehekel2871
    @debbiehekel2871 2 роки тому

    I love your mom. I have the same Christmas dishes from Kmart. I have had them for 31 years. We use them every year. We are moving after Christmas so I am going to get rid of what we don’t use. Your mom is so sweet! Great video

  • @julietucker53
    @julietucker53 2 роки тому

    You two are so sweet!! Diana, you must be proving Dawn wrong about the gym membership. You look great!!! Thank girls, Blessings