3 Things I should have listened to Dawn about (by Diana 2019)

Today my twin sister Diana shares three things that she wishes she had listened to me about sooner! From decluttering her kitchen to joining a gym, you're not alone if you've had failures...but that's OK!
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[@carolyneastman6095]

I've been cleaning out....either donating or tossing....I now have almost 40 empty totes....yay....go me! Thanks for your encouraging videos....

[@janinewilde710]

You two have such a lovely relationship

[@valentineyoung1450]

I didn't read much during my first marriage (36 years). I was a 'bookworm' as a girl and got lost in what I was reading to the extent I didn't hear what was asked of me and it bugged my husband who felt I was cutting myself off from him, so it discouraged me from reading, certainly never in bed. But when he passed away suddenly my boss at the time asked me what I was reading and I looked blankly at him. So his wife very kindly got me a couple of books on coping with life after a sudden death of a close family member. I started reading the first one in bed as being alone in that bed was a hard time of the day and found I would read for about 8 minutes before my eyes became heavy. Worked like a charm.

[@SheriAnne0711]

Another awesome video!!! Your channel is the best one on KZbin! Idk...I was having a bad day today and after watching several of your videos today my spirit just lifts and Joy comes back into my heart. I feel like your channel is truly blessed by God to help us not only on our minimizing journey but also in our spiritual lives. Thank you Dawn and Diana! I am so happy I found your channel!

[@oliveanthony5811]

I feel exactly the same!

[@debraschroyer1878]

Just love your channel. It's a breath of fresh air !!! Thanks and God bless!!!!!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much Debra, we really appreciate that! Blessings to you! ❤️

[@teresawilson7630]

My neighbor has a cute little reading nook in her house for her kids. They have a large family (7 kids), and they've set a certain early bedtime. However, whoever chooses to read can stay up an extra half hour to read a book of their choice or be read to by a sibling or parent. So reading is a special privilege and reward in their home. I should mention that her twin boys are graduating from high school this year and both received full tuition scholarships to the private university of their choice, which I think has a lot to do with regular reading.

[@auntpurl5325]

Brilliant! What a great way to cultivate reading as a family value.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Looooove this idea Teresa!! ❤️

[@bluesouthpaw6326]

Wow! Good for the boys! That's so great for them. I loooove this idea of getting to stay up a bit later if you read. Like this other person said, brilliant! It really is.

[@Karen-jp1ns]

That's how I reared my boys. I read to them several times a day. They could keep their light on if they were reading. Often, they'd fall asleep with a book in their hands. They are 32 and 33 now and both geniuses.

[@JanuaryLisa]

I love you two! Here’s a tip for those who like to read actual paper books: get a headlamp (the type with adjustable elastic that fits around your head) in the camping section of a store, or online. Make sure it has a RED bulb in it. Red light doesn’t keep you awake, but still illuminates book pages. It’s hands-free, since it’s a headlamp, and doesn’t keep bedmates awake. It’s worked very well for the insomniacs in my family; they can read but aren’t kept awake by the “blue” light of electronic devices. I hope this helps someone like it helped us. 💚 Keep up the great videos, Dawn! 🥰

[@bellaluce7088]

Love this! I bought a headlamp when there was a multi-day power outage where I live and it made it so much better to be able to snuggle up and read. Like a fun adventure. I'm so curious to see if using it with a film of red plastic will help me sleep better. Thanks for the cool idea! 🤓🔦❤📚

[@JanuaryLisa]

@@bellaluce7088 You're welcome!

[@ArianaM1975]

Oops watching KZbin before bed ;)

[@patriotgirl6843]

Your videos make me happy, because you are so joyful besides giving such practical ideas. Love, Love, Love you channel!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Denise, I greatly appreciate that!!! :)

[@bobbiebowen1356]

We all need more joyful people in our lives and you and Diana are that. I enjoy every video you make because of your helpful hints and happy demeanor!

[@lilymcg6230]

I open the video and immediatly hit the like button even before I watch the video. Love you both!

[@TheMinimalMom]

THANK YOU Lily! We greatly appreciate that!!! :)

[@susanspianostudio7057]

Me too!!

[@darlahadley5575]

😂 love this!!! (As I lay here in bed watching y’all on you tube!)

[@TheMinimalMom]

Hahaha, right!?! ;)

[@simplificatuvida]

love your vids!! You guys always make me smile and give me such great and simple advice! ♥️

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you!!!!! ❤️😘

[@daisygirl111975]

Your gym comments are so me! You both are fabulous

[@TheMinimalMom]

Glad to hear we aren't alone!!!! 😉❤️😘

[@ginnyniemiec8341]

So I joined Jazzercise and two months later I trained to be an instructor and I feel I don’t have to pay to workout and I have made such wonderful friendships!!!

[@juliegage6322]

Totally agree about reading at bedtime. It works for me too!

[@christinebowe4523]

Yes, totally agree with not taking out gym membership, I've wasted thousands of euro over the years on them! At least I've finally learned my (very expensive) lesson, won't be making the same mistake again lol 😁

[@teresaray7461]

Great video! I'll have to try the reading a fiction book before bed. I liked your sister saying this was the 4th gym she's quit. I think I'm about to quit my 3rd or 4th one. You're right about walking. I walked off 175lbs. As soon as I quit, I put the weight back on (there were a few other factors with the weight gain). I always regretted quitting walking. Y'all inspired me to get back at it. Thanks again for the great video!

[@tashainjena]

Ok, what books do you recommend? Looking for new stuff...

[@TheMinimalMom]

Good question! I'm working on a list right now and I'll share it SOON!

[@lorigregory7745]

The Minimal Mom I would love a list from you!

[@jennylhenry78]

@@TheMinimalMom have you posted this book list somewhere? 😁

[@cassysatterfield5860]

I would love to see the list of books you would recommend. I love your channel. I, too, always click Like before I even watch the video because I know I'm going to love it and I want to support you.

[@AbigailNorton]

I have four kids as well- 4,5,7, and 8 ( 3 of which are boys 😂) so it can be a little chaotic especially when they get home from school and are stimulated for that so I have started having them read for 15 min when they get home and it has made a huge difference in our nights, the kids are much calmer and we have less meltdowns after school!! I love your channel ❤️

[@TheMinimalMom]

Oh this is such a great idea!!!! And THANK YOU!!! :)

[@kwelchans]

I've found that crocheting before I go to bed helps me sleep.

[@lorettavalenta]

The cupboards being half full for ease of getting things in and out is a similar principal I learned working at a library. They keep shelves only three quarters full for the ease of getting things on and off the shelves. It's such a pleasant experience to not have to fight to get something or put something back and the same is true in our kitchens or any cupboards in our homes! Great video!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Ah yes, you're right Loretta, library shelves are never full!!

[@nothere2979]

As a librarian, I can confirm, we try hard to avoid letting the shelves fill up completely. I've been simplifying our home a lot and it's so nice not to have to shuffle things around constantly! Love your channel, Dawn - uplifting and practical! Who could ask for more? 🥰

[@auntpurl5325]

Check out Fitness Blender. Free and fab.

[@HomeschoolGlue]

Love it! You two make me wish even harder that I had a sister! Glad my girls have each other. I wish I had listened to my parents and not gone to an expensive college but here I am with student loans! Great lesson for our kids one day!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Oh my goodness, right!?! Student loans would definitely be the thing I would do over again!!!! :) And THANK YOU!

[@SBSunshine]

Love this! Love when you guys pair up for videos. We might need to double up on Dawn and Diana time :)

[@TheMinimalMom]

We hope to do more in the near future!!! THANK YOU!!! 😘

[@janaminium4577]

I have a Twin who is also 60 seconds older than me. Every birthday I remind her of that !!! Haha. Though, she could say to me, " You know, when I was your age....." We Love being TWINS. We both married guys named Matt. Haha. . I enjoy listening to your channel and told my identical twin sister to watch as well.

[@ymh1683]

Hahaha. Watching this in bed. 💁🏼‍♀️ And I am also a fitness trainer that won’t work out unless I’m accountable to teach the class. 🤨🤷🏼‍♀️

[@calledandkept536]

Such good insight! I find all those things to be true and great reminders, even though it's common sense. It's encouraging.😁 I find reading an actual book (not a digital copy) to my 9 yr old at her bedtime really relaxes me and makes me feel happy & content knowing I am spending quality time with her at the end of each day. It's good for her. And it's good for me. Then I am also ready to fall into bed. Just a few chapters a night... it's medicine!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Looove this Sheila!!! ❤️

[@joansommerfield8419]

I love reading a real tangible ,in my hand , book. Especially before I go to sleep. Probably because it engages the imagination and takes me to a different place in my thoughts. Since being involved with KZbin ( as a viewer) I have gotten so drawn in because I love learning and information about all sorts of things.... a blessing and a curse. Mostly because I find it hard to pull myself away and get too involved in discovering more and more info. While that that has been invigorating and a wonderful tool reading a book is far more peaceful. One of you mentioned not having the phone in the bedroom and while it might be challenging at first that is something that I need to do. I think I would become less engaged in the interest and fascination of other people’s lives and more productive in my own. That being said, I enjoy your channel. 😊 Blessings.

[@jenniferhudson9600]

So much knowledge here. I love to read and I read every night before bed, too. It’s so relaxing and I look forward to it every night. I would like to start walking for exercise. I need to. I’ve gained some weight and feel ugh. I used to do Jazzercise and I enjoyed it but I’m just not able to afford the cost. Plus, it was very hard on my joints. And I just crave the quiet time. I don’t really want to have to be miss social in a class or gym because it’s not me. I’m having a hard time making the first step. I love your channel. The faith and simple living videos are my favorite...even recommended them to my pastor who hurt her back and is laid up on her couch resting....I told her to check out minimal mom! ❤️😉

[@TheMinimalMom]

Ah, that's so sweet, thank you Jennifer!

[@karmichk773]

I love to read and have a Kindle, which is one of the best things ever, and I prop it up on my treadmill and read while I walk. Its lighted so it's easy to see and you just have to tap the screen to turn the page. I also have a card game I play on it for the second half of my walk. Makes the 45-60 minutes on the treadmill go by fast.

[@shiflett82]

Anyone else who will read until the sun comes up!!

[@annamcg928]

Well crap, now I gotta throw away the 3 sets of prom glasses from our high school proms!

[@cheriseelliott9230]

Best comment I’ve read today! 😂😂😂

[@debraspringers2098]

Hi I'm Debra. I have some cute coffee cups in my dishwasher they've been there for 2 months. I'm going to give them to the Goodwill aren't you proud of me.

[@ILikeTheOldTimeWay]

I’m still making my first pass at decluttering. You are so right, it feels like I’m getting rid of sooooo much but I know I could be getting rid of even more. Some areas, when I get done, I will say “I’ll be back later to get rid of more” 😂😂😂

[@nanasblessings]

Nice video. I enjoy your sisterly banter. My comment is not so much about what someone told me that I wish I'd listened to but more along the lines of habits I wish I'd established in my younger years. I'm in my sixties and I wish I'd have established a habit of some sort of outside physical activity. Walking would probably have worked the best. And yoga. Trust me, you'll wish you had the flexibility yoga provides when you get older. :-) Diane you said something about the gym not necessarily being something you could sustain over the long haul and I agree completely. I wish we could find something early in our lives that we enjoy and would be part of us in all the seasons of our lives. Specifically I think of the English and their love of a good walk. I'm looking forward to your Instant Pot video and look forward to Dawns 3 things she wishes she would have listened to Diane about. :-)

[@michelleschmitt2287]

I love watching both of you. So many good inspirational tips. I've never been able to acclimate to a gym. Never felt comfortable there. I am very interested in your spiritual journey. Do you attend a non denominational church? I am searching for a good one. My husband died in 2014 after a 10 year battle with early onset dementia. I am realizing as time goes on that you really do need a community around you. Thanks again for all your positive talks.

[@loiskammerer3828]

I color before I go to bed and try to not watch tv. I need to remove myself from all devices.

[@vazlet]

Omg Diana's son is soooooo soooo cute!!! I love the relationship you two share. I'm an only child 😞 but now I have two daughters and it's the best. Love watching them interact. OK..... Back to binge watching. Lety from Chicago ❤️

[@auntpurl5325]

Totally trying that!! We almost never use the dishwasher (my kids are 17 and 20, so we're just two empty nesters a good bit of the time) I'm going to put stuff in there and if I don't use it after the summer, gone. Brilliant.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes! Such a great idea!!

[@JudyWeeston]

Going back to older videos since I only met you a few months ago. Love you two and I learn something every video. I was a personal trainer too…. Walk and do weights at home. I am 69 now and it still is the best program.

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

Love your greenish blue eyes so much! ♡ Thank you for your constant work & inspiration! ☆ You both are so cute, lovely and warm, please never stop teaching us!!

[@lisataylor4439]

Thanks for the reminder about reading. Used to drill the reading habit into my kids but we adults need it as much or even more. 😊

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes, amen!!

[@michaelaNkristin]

Your intro makes me smile every time because we have the same shower curtain 😄

[@TheMinimalMom]

Ah, love that!!! ❤️👍😊

[@bellaluce7088]

💃💪🚴Exercising from home has been a godsend for me! For a long time I'd lost hope of even going for a walk again due to illness and injuries, but it turns out even a few minutes of exercise at a time adds up to lots of improvement! Making it easy and FUN has made all the difference. : - ) Watching TV while doing a few reps with hand weights kept by the couch - Dancing to a music video on my laptop while things are heating in the microwave - Adding a shelf to my stationary bike so I can scroll while peddling (this works so well I needed a timer so I don't go too long and re-injure myself!). It *feels* good to move! 🌈🌱🌿💐🍀💖

[@sheilak4493]

Here is you a good scripture: Colossians 3:5 … God led me to …talks about sin and puts COVETOUSNESS as sin… idolatry… why? In a society who wants MORE and MORE… especially this time of year… wanting more and more wether it is money or in your teaching STUFF… the truth of God guides us once again!

[@anjalikesarwani611]

You have motivated me to leave the gym.......i m struggling to find time

[@amyb1710]

#3. I just watched this video in bed at midnight. Loving your videos here in the UK, loads of fab & realistic advice. Turning my phone off & going to sleep.

[@joleensandahl3472]

Is there a reverse of this? Might be interesting. I enjoy you both so much. Thanks for great content.

[@greenfig2434]

Man the cabinet story got me exhausted just hearing it! I’m definitely listening to Dawn 👍 Love these videos, y’all are great together! 😊

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you! We appreciate that!!! (Made me tired, too!! ;)

[@StacySanseverino]

So it’s 10:16 PM and time for me to wash up and get in bed, actually I’m a little late and doing so but, I’m going to read some of my fiction book as you suggest rather than watching more KZbin videos! Thanks for the reminder!

[@emmakeatingclark2825]

I love watching you two. This was great! I've recently tried to improve my sleep hygiene by doing sudoku in one of those cheap little puzzle books you buy at the newsagents. I can't usually stay awake past two puzzles.

[@tired_buthappy]

I do 100% of my reading on my phone. Because of this, I read a ton more than I have in years past. Reading before bed has been amazing for me too!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes, me too! I love that I always have my book with me! :)

[@susanhaskell6111]

Do have workout videos on KZbin . I watch the belly buster one and getting rid of the Muffin top. These are real helpful. I try to do them in the morning during the week.

[@Stuarts84]

I had a membersip once to a gym that was my NEIGHBOUR. I still didn’t go haha. YT workouts are the best for me , It’s so easy, I don’t even need to wear clothes :P

[@leeebler9846]

Audiobooks! Lovely blog.

[@karolhorken1400]

Thanks for reminding me about the “6 Minute” wind-down on the Kindle. I used to do that all the time. Then I switched to the iPad and I began to lose sleep. Love the Kindle idea. It lulls you to sleep!

[@keeganjohannashea1282]

What fiction books would you recommend? I have a few books that I want to get through but none of them are fiction. I would love a good one for bed time.

[@BrendanBellina]

I work out on the home elliptical while I watch your KZbin videos 😊

[@priscillafrye2951]

Ok prob dumb question but are you identical? I was friends with fraternal twin sisters in college who looked so much alike I could not tell them apart unless they were together if that makes sense.

[@crybebebunny]

My brain is so broken that TV comedy does it for me but, my phone/ KZbin or reading on my phone can keep me up.

[@karencoak3194]

Love your channel! Any videos for first time moms. Thx

[@kathy3178]

I have noticed after scaling way back on Facebook and Instagram that I am a lot hapier. I found myself getting caught up in drama and being angry. Thank you for the reminder that I don't need all that. It was great to see you and your sister twice this week. You have a beautiful friendship.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Glad to hear this Katherine!! And THANK YOU!!! :)

[@Julie-ok5fr]

Me too, Katherine! I noticed that with myself I actually had one "friend" get not so kind with words at me because I didn't keep her in the loop, then, msg me in demanding ways. We don't need the negativity that media can often bring. I love how Dawn & Diana bring positivity and wisdom ⚘💚⚘💚

[@kathy3178]

@@Julie-ok5fr , I am so sorry that happened to you. That definitely doesn't sound like a true friend.

[@dianedeckelnick5514]

Dawn I love your mug. Do you remember where you purchased it?

[@TheMinimalMom]

It is from Macy's, Diana registered for them for their wedding...love them!! ❤️

[@howbethdoesit5695]

Reading brings on slow breathing...so we relax and then get sleepy.

[@colleenmeinert8231]

Love you guys!! Can't wait to see your video on the instant pot!!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Colleen!!! :)

[@julidavis3565]

What are you guys giving up or changing for Lint? I know it starts today, but I need inspiration! I’ll probably add daily exercise, because I actually tweaked my hip yesterday 😱 42 = old lady, apparently 👵🏼

[@TheMinimalMom]

Oh no, that stinks Juli, I'm sorry!! (That made me laugh about the old lady...I don't think you are ;) For lent, I'm completely giving up sugar (no more honey!) and committing to praying for Tom everyday and then keeping up on the current study on the She Reads Truth app. I'm also going to print off a calendar to mark off each day when I've completed it, I find I have a higher success rate if I do this!!

[@helenebennie3961]

How about condemnation and sadness? There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1) and the joy of the Lord is my strength (Nehemiah 8:10).

[@elizabethsydnor3257]

Reading Scripture before bed brings comfort.

[@lorenaballou4513]

Love these little nuggets of wisdom😀 I actually enjoyed my gym membership for a season, but now find myself unmotivated because I'd rather be outside walking or doing a FREE 20 min KZbin workout at home. So, I'm probably gonna cancel.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes, amen!!! ❤️

[@slimmers00]

What is that wall color? Beautiful kitchen!

[@bluesouthpaw6326]

Omg, the ad for the new scary movie coming up scared the crap out of me. I'm doing KZbin before bed right now. Lol. And my bowl of cocoa pebbles cereal.😁 I got rid of all books. Guess i could read some kids books before bed. Lol, she has some good kids national geographic books. Looking forward to the new cooking at home series.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Oh goodness, I HATE that ad too!!! I use the kindle app on my phone, but kids books would be a change of pace...Tom would probably think I'd lost my mind if he came in and I was reading one of their books!!! ;) ;) ;)

[@bluesouthpaw6326]

@@TheMinimalMom 😂😆

[@beckp5456]

You can even take your kids walking

[@tanya2269]

You two together make me laugh and smile :)

[@rosiehoy4736]

You guys are fabulous life coaches.

[@Karen-jp1ns]

I got the blue light filter built into my glasses.

[@overcomer67]

Thank u!! ((Sigh))....as i lay there TRYING to get to sleep..watchin' one youtube video after another..when a long time ago i had actually told myself to read as trying to get to sleep...thanks for the reminder!! Just in the last few weeks had taken to youtube videos and social media excessively at bed time ..AGREED..DOESNT WORK..THANKS for this MUCH NEEDED reminder!!!!

[@RosieMontoya]

Another great talk from you ladies! You both are always so right on! I can so relate to that gym thing they've never worked out for me I've gotten memberships I never use them and I've learned I am a workout at home person much more convenient and going for walks is lovely. Blessings!

[@kritikitti3868]

Again!! Tupperware is a brand, not random plastic. I have Tupperware from the late 50's & early 60's. It is heavy-duty and lasts a lifetime.🎈

[@jennifertilus4890]

There are great ways to get a great workout at home in 15-20 mins (and longer if you want). But when starting...15mins works great! Thank you BettyRocker and KZbin 😊 Enjoying your videos! From another MN mommy!

[@iamsusankate]

Dawn, is it ok to have YOUR KZbin videos playing, with the phone screen turned completely off, before bed? 🤗 I feel like you (and your twin sister) are my actual, new, best friends! You motivate, encourage, and teach me in a very special, genuine, healthy, Christian way (I love your Sunday videos, too, big time!). I SOOO wish we lived in the same general area... like at most 10 minutes driving distance apart. No further. Seriously. 🤗😁💐🥰😇🥳 As far as what I should have listened to you (or someone else) about... I am learning NOT to “should” on myself... or on others... because you cannot change the past AND when you refrain from “shoulding” on yourself, you CAN learn from those painful, poor-decision moments that can actually turn out to be useful tools to help you when it comes time to make similar decisions from now on (in a way, it’s like using the bad for good). I love you and your family so much! I do hope to be able to meet you in person some day. 💐🤗🙏😁🌷

[@mramer3]

Ok, so this has nothing to do with the above video. Except maybe that I was watching it this morning because I love your videos! We are moving on the 22-24th of THIS MONTH! It’s been finalized for only a week or two. I’m completely overwhelmed. I have been decluttering for about a year, so it could be SO MUCH worse than it is. However, I’m still having trouble figuring out what and how to pack. I REEEEEEEALLY don’t want to end up at the new place 4 hours away with boxes of stuff that I really shouldn’t have moved with us. Can you give me any guidance on where to start? I have already half packed the school room/office and thrown stuff out or put aside to donate as I’ve gone. Honestly, even a list of links to videos that would be helpful to watch or rewatch. The whole moving thing has just happened much faster than I anticipated and I haven’t been able to really minimize my belongings the way I wanted to. Thanks for any help you can offer!!

[@Julie-ok5fr]

LOL I'm listening to you while at planet fitness while doing my 30 min weights work out😉But, I totally understand about not joining a gym. Unless, of course, you wait until age 46 and you're like me and declutter the treadmill, the pilates machine, and the total gym machine collected after 25 yrs of marriage.....and the gym is 3 min away, $10 a month, and your kids are nearly grown ( youngest is 18 ) hahaha and you actually have tons of time😊 Could have never done it with littles! I used to walk on the treadmill then to be near them! Yep! I've decluttered our excess lock and lock container sets ( what was I thinking, to collect them?!) Live & Learn😁 And, DH and I have stuck to the rule of no tv in the bdrm, never seemed necessary to have that. We are down to one T.V. now. The kids had a TV in their bedroom starting as teens, but I if I had to do that over again, I'd not have that either. Live & Learn! Better late than never😁Now, if only cell phones weren't a necessity ((smiles))

[@bedazzlemylife7407]

I have a question for Diana in regards to the ethnic cooking going on ;-) Does she have a special exhaust fan above the stove? I have been looking for good degreaser so I am going to try the Krud Kutter you used.Thanks for sharing :-)

[@sarahthatcher123]

I would like to read before bed....do you have any Christian fiction novel recommendations? Titles, series or authors? I've read a lot and find it challenging to find new books.

[@cheriseelliott9230]

Great video, as always. You two are a blessing to all of us. (Although I can’t imagine giving up my daily workout at our CrossFit gym, or my 3x per week runs. Those are my “me” time, and they help keep me healthy emotionally as well as physically.) Much love and thanks to you both. 😊

[@carolynrains3011]

I just found your y-tube channel this weekend. I LOVE YOU!! I also cook because I need to, I've never liked it. Your sister's cute too!. Keep the instant pot receipes coming. Thank you so much!!

[@amynelson9362]

Oh shoot! If I don't watch KZbin before bed, when will I watch your channel? Lol!! Love your channel and practical ideas. Thank you so much!

[@grannyjan9465]

I would add to the exercise info...do NOT walk on a road like you showed “alone.” I know someone was recording and you weren’t alone but it freaked me out to think of someone alone in that setting. I’ve watched the news. People come up missing. 😢

[@ess2607]

I think the two of you are pure joy! And real! The walking thing, 15-20 minutes, outside at any time when the sun is out, has changed my entire outlook. (Portland has what is known as "unicorn moments", when the sun is out, even if it's raining)

[@tiffanymcartor4174]

I *love* you 2 together SO much

[@beccaschlomann7592]

This was a cute video. I so agree about the gym. I was just doing physical therapy and just finished. And even that twice a week was so hard because I had to schedule it at night on nights when my husband would be home from work to watch the kids and then I had to leave and it's cold and dark and then the amount of time I was gone (between travel time and checking in and actual working out time) was so long. It was really helpful and necessary but not at all sustainable. I honestly am not really into walking but was motivated by your videos and some from another KZbinr that I watch who is a stay at home mom and works out at home. I just started doing work outs by Fitness Blender and I highly recommend them for anyone looking to work out at home. They have hundreds of videos on KZbin, they're super down to earth and realistic and honest, and their work outs are fun. They have a lot that don't need any equipment but the ones that do only need an adjustable weight dumbbell. I invested in the one they use (PowerBlock brand, one that goes from 3-24 pounds) and it's perfect for me and wasn't too expensive and takes up very little space. It's actually fun and easy and sustainable. I've been working out in the afternoon with my kids around (almost 3 and 5) and they like to watch and do some of the exercises, lol.

[@sparklejesusfreak]

I really need to make time to read books again. I used to love reading but found I would ask the kids just to wait a few more minutes and I would go do whatever they asked me. But often I would get sucked in for another 15 minutes or so. Then I felt guilty so I decided to quit reading. But I do think if I would just read before bed because they are already in theirs it would work wonderfully. I have been minimizing all FB groups and removed all games from my phone. This is helping me immensely with not wasting as much time. I’m very pleased about all the minimizing that I have been carrying on in different aspects of my life and can’t wait to see what a change they make in our family. Thank you both so much for being so real and relatable! ❤️

[@Lantanana]

at the time 3:17, one of you (probably Diana) is pulling a wire bin out of a kitchen cabinet. Can you tell me where you got those? I have very little cabinet space and I think one of those would help me better utilize my one food cabinet. thank you in advance!

[@mamamacgyver]

Practical info! I LOVE DIANE’S hair in this video! So cute!!

[@CalmCottage5]

I just love you both! Such a cute video 💗

[@aprilannaldstadt6251]

I actually still have our glasses! Well, one broke a couple of years ago, so just 1. We just celebrated 25 years of marriage

[@andreakissinger2165]

First of all, that is the cutest baby ever! Second, I heard that cuddling your partner helps you fall asleep faster, so I've been doing that and it works. I like to read before bed, too.

[@sacredmommyhood]

Love you both so much! Not sure if I've mentioned this here before, but I have identical twin brothers. They're a year and a day younger than me. Growing up, most people thought we were triplets. We loved it! I also have a sister who is 11 months older than me (my Irish twin). We were all best friends!

[@mtheron100]

I find that watching boring travel videos is my lullaby! Love falling asleep while strolling in Rome with a very boring guide😂

[@elizabethcarr5226]

I have been trying to read more at night. Because I was getting headaches if I was looking at a screen too late into the night. The only trouble was that is the time I was using to do a language learning app. I think it was probably all definitely too stimulating the reading is so much better. I think both Dawn and Diana are fantastic!

[@suzishealthyhome8678]

Wow if I lived out there on property in s such a gorgeous place I'd just walk!

[@christinae30]

Oh I thouht Diana was the oldest 🙂 I would love to have a twin! But have four lovely older siblings

[@Esther-md7sf]

Dawn, we think the same way! Loved the video.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Oh good, I love that!!!! :)