36 Things Your Bathroom Doesn't Need

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much for watching, I'm SO grateful for your support! Here are the links mentioned in the video: Free Printable Bathroom Checklist Here: www.theminimalmom.com/pl/2148490344 Learn more about our Mentorship Group ($15/month): cli.re/minimal-mom-private-group Playlist of Things Your House Doesn't Need Videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLZ-AWUEixtg3NdLDI27gNDjjcpZzEXAoi

[@sunshine3914]

@@TheMinimalMom Dawn, there’s a scammer that’s been commenting for awhile now. It’s Cathyhins whose account has obviously been hacked.

[@loripawlowskireitsma9259]

I would use the expired for up to 6 months past the date. However theore past the date. The less potent. Sunscreen don't use expired, could burn badly.

[@rosalicehunt204]

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[@aprilhoover3481]

On travel products: I keep a travel "get ready" bag packed that is identical to my daily "get ready" bag. When I run out of deodorant for example, I take the one from the travel bag for daily use, then purchase a new one for the travel bag. That way all the travel products stay fresh without expiring and I never forget something. Also, I never run out of anything because there's a backup in the travel bag in the closet!

[@theresajohnson9497]

This is genius! I’ve wanted to have a travel bag but wasn’t sure about the stuff getting old. Definitely doing this!

[@teriosmond5434]

I do this too

[@KathyReam-mq3qx]

I do this too!

[@alishajennings2013]

That's a great idea💡 I can't believe I never thought of that. Thank you

[@Andrea-ok9px]

Great idea for rotation! I keep a travel bag back, but love the rotation idea.

[@simplisfied]

This has nothing to do with bathrooms, but just want to say: I have been following your method for 2.5 years now and today my 5-year-old son randomly told me: “I actually like it better now that we have less toys.” He followed up with, “but there is one piece I need back from Grandma’s house.” Love that he is feeling the benefits of decluttering and now knows EXACTLY which toys he has AND where to find them. ❤

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

Here’s a funny declutter item… My son is now 24, and just last year I tossed his diaper cream.. he was potty trained at 3. We lived at 4 different houses in that time.. This diaper cream can make a scrapbook about its travels!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@uteme]

Too funny!!!!😂

[@annmaries.brownjp9219]

😂

[@FerrisFamRanch]

Oh I love this! 😂

[@dantosinferne]

Lol!

[@kimtapp5677]

You have me beat, but my son is 13 and I still use the tube of vaseline (in my purse) that they gave me for his post circumcision care 😂.

[@kathygann7632]

I went to T J Maxx and bought a bottle of shampoo, and one of conditioner that matched my decor. When they get low, I just fill them up with any partially used bottle. Just fill them up again and the color of the bottle still matches the room and looks coordinated and clean.

[@mysticalgoddesstarot]

Nice idea.. might be too much work for me though

[@yadiaag7771]

I used to use a travel size bottle because it’s easier when I clean to dump everything in the sink. I also realized I used way less product. Your idea sounds neat.

[@cjhoward409]

@@mysticalgoddesstarot While you’re watching a KZbin video you could do that. Only takes 2 min. 😊

[@mysticalgoddesstarot]

@@cjhoward409 im all set.. ill just buy my shampoo and conditioner and when its done throw it away like normal people do.

[@hollypepen4012]

Pharmaceutical scientist here - Please dispose of your old meds responsibly! Most pharmacies will take old meds back for proper disposal

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Our police stations takes them, too. So does our local CVS.

[@manuelabutner5084]

In Switzerland one has to pay the pharmacy money to give the medicines back! Come on guys! Making money selling drugs and making money taking it back! That's on another level of... I'm not going to say it. But I'm sure you get my drift.

[@SassySue67]

Most police stations also have a disposal box in their front lobby for meds.

[@SunnySad1]

I have yet to find a pharmacy that takes meds back. Every year the sheriff conducts a med disposal. It drives me nuts because I really want to do the right thing.

[@PriDrummond]

I sometimes have to bring my old meds to another state, so I can safely dispose of them properly because, in the place I live, they don't accept them at the pharmacies. It's ridiculous.

[@jaymilisa]

If "raw" cookie dough would harm you, I would've died by now! (I prefer raw dough to cooked any day and I've done it all my life! (p.s. I'm 62!) 😂❤

[@sunshine3914]

Same. But after raising chickens, & eating eggs daily, it’s easier to see how it could make you sick.

[@angelaarmstrong6405]

What I learned it’s the raw flour that also can get you sick I always thought it was only the eggs. and I’m 59 years young 😊I have never gotten sick on the raw cookie dough. Yet!😂😂

[@SassySue67]

Yup, I’d be dead now too. I also lick the batter from the bowl after the cake mix is in the pan to bake. 😂😂

[@wingandaprayer935]

@@SassySue67 Same!

[@Zorro-5515]

Raw "store" egg in my smoothies pretty much daily. 75y/o lol

[@Kate-lo1in]

Dawn, you did the work, you paid off debt, money in the bank, rental properties. If you want to change your containers to white, organize to look pretty do it 🎉!! And, eat the cookie dough!

[@Elizabeth-490]

100% agree!!!

[@ruthmgonigle5914]

💯

[@KCallaAK]

AMEN!!

[@gm145]

Dawn, can you explain how you were able to get out of debt, now have money in the bank AND rental properties?!

[@pattysperfectday5397]

One day my husband came home with a giant can of Lysol and a giant bottle of listerine. I went to the hall closet and filled a giant laundry basket with giant containers of Lysol and Listerine and dragged it to my husband. He asked where did all that come from and I told him he had bought it because I never buy Lysol spray or Listerine. That was about twenty years ago. Since then he never buys any personal care products, cleaning products, or medicines without asking me first if we already have it. So yes, I do understand what you mean about people going to the store and buying everything when there is already too much of it at home. Thanks for the video Dawn!

[@devinfarrelly3768]

My husband does the same !

[@KCallaAK]

My SWEET son-in-law... OCD, germaphobe, nurse, and dad of young ones does the same, always buying medications... Drives my "minimal mom loving daughter craaaazy! We gotta love 'em!

[@justynawisniewska1213]

It puts a burden on you though, better if he learns to keep track of what he already has on his own tbf unless you don't mind micro managing everything. Also from an ENT Listerine is not good, if you use an alcohol based mouthwash it raises your risk of oral cancer.

[@pattysperfectday5397]

@@justynawisniewska1213 Good to know about the Listerine. I had heard that it’s not great for you but had not heard the reasons. I don’t use it and have told him I’ve heard it’s not great, but he still uses it. I’ll let him know. Also it is helpful to know it’s all alcohol based mouthwashes and not just Listerine. Thanks for taking the time to educate. I really appreciate your comment. And I hear you on the burden thing. He and I are working on shifting that these days.

[@katherinesealey9588]

YES! I love raw dough and brownie batter.. I grew up in the 80s, did we even think about this stuff?! 😂 Been eating it for years, don’t plan to change now!

[@JenOooo]

Nothing quite like scraping the bowl 🥣 and licking the spoon 🥄

[@wingandaprayer935]

Same! My mom used to literally give me the beaters to lick when we made cakes or brownies! I'm still here!

[@michelletucker6790]

Same! 😅

[@almmason7]

Nope, didn't care back then. Grandma would regularly give you the bowl to eat cake batter. 😅

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

Now, I want to have my son make cookies (he loves doing that)! I need cookie dough! LOL!

[@sadiedom]

I love the "Let it go" rather than "trash it". Makes it so much easier.❣️

[@getliftedup2905]

Dawn every video you share is uplifting and helpful! Your joy, peacefulness, and care for others shines through the screen! You TRULY make people feel valued, understood, cared for, and endlessly loved! Thank you for continuing with joyful endurance to put out content to help many of us go from anywhere on the range of “surviving” to thriving! I thank Jesus for you, my friend!!

[@kellymclellan9135]

I love to organize and purge but I also ask myself “how did we get to this point?”. I think our organization starts with being more mindful in the first place of what we’re buying, especially if we already have it in the cupboard or on a shelf. And it helps us keep our money in our pockets instead of going towards “stuff” that’s unnecessary and ends up in the garbage sooner or later 😊

[@kennethbailey9853]

All You have done over these Years has Helped the world have hope and work toward peace. 😊

[@user-ww7ww2ze1w]

I could watch you declutter like this everyday 😀

[@katiebeantown7355]

I’m only halfway through but this is a good video 😊 I throw old shower caps into my suitcase/overnight bag to put on my shoes, cuts down on grossness. PS I completely relate to you streamlining the organizers, it sort of makes it easier to find things, but for me, w ADHD, it cuts down on the visual 💥noise💥 and makes my space calmer

[@kathycooper8449]

Love that idea for shower caps!! Thank you!

[@tinaprater9043]

I disposed of three large black trash bags from the master bath and medication cabinet. Thanks for the permission!

[@kerpat]

I recently did a declutter to reset my bathroom closet organization - several very expired items. My husband asked ''do we need to get new ones" of the expired items. NO! we obviously aren't using these products if they've been in the closet so long they expired. There's this tendency we have towards scarcity mindset. The reality - whatever we need, we can get. Very likely even get delivered same day!

[@deniseharrison1410]

I did an amazing thing the other day. I had $100’s of dollars of nutrimetics in my bathroom that I hadn’t used, I brought them back in June 2023. I looked at them and thought I’ve got to get rid of them but they cost a lot of money but I’m not going to use them but the money I’ve spent! . These are the arguments a recovering hoarder goes through. So I contacted my friend who I went to the party with and asked her if she wanted them. She said you sure, Yep because if you don’t take them I’m going to donate them. She gratefully took them and I now have less in my bathroom. Dawn because of you I’m learning to let go of things that were for yrs I would have kept. Thank you for walking beside me in my decluttering journey.

[@sandycalhoun9496]

Random tip. Target has towels in various colors that have a loop on the side to hang on a bathroom hook. Love them as I only have hooks for my bath towels. (Instead of a towel bar) The hand towels also have this loop. Love them.

[@alaynecritchley-babapulle9022]

I sew the labels together to create a loop on my towels 😅

[@DahliaMom17]

After binge watching your videos for a few months and decluttering my spaces, I happened to see a gorgeous pantry and bathroom organization video on a Home Edit style (this video wasn’t affiliated) design. I was shocked by all the products! Oh my word! 😮So much inventory! I don’t know how’d they use all their bathroom items up before they go bad - as beautiful as the organization is! Thank you so much for the change in perspective! I didn’t realize how much I’ve changed until seeing that. It was actually stressful!

[@FrancesIngle-Olson-ry5qn]

I don’t know if you will see this because I live in Sydney Australia and you video comes through at 3am so I’m usually watching 3 or 4 hours after you go to air. I just wanted to say that I agree with the white containers and that they make my heart happy too just looking at them instead of the green. Some people won’t understand but I get you xxoo

[@angelacross2216]

With perfume bottles, just leave the top off and let it evaporate into the bathroom or a closet until it’s gone. Extravagant? yes, but very slightly less extravagant than throwing out .

[@dorothy9618]

Yes, you can also buy the reeds at a craft store. They will help to transfer the scent from the bottle.

[@christinequintana881]

Great ideas

[@lissobczak7191]

Brilliant!

[@Jess-737]

Or in my case accidentally have it end up in the washing machine and enjoy the scent that comes out the dryer in the end (happened when I left a small bottle of perfume on my bed comforter)

[@Pinklily-r4h]

I love my precious Dawn!!! Have never met you in person but I’m so thankful for you❤ My home has been totally transformed listening to you over the last 6 months! I’ve gotten rid of at least 80% of my over abundance! I never realized that was what was stressing me out!! I now call myself a minimalist because it makes life so much easier, and frees up so much of my time, money, and energy!!!!! Love you to the moon and back 👯‍♀️!!

[@charmingintrovert3240]

The 'Clinique' classic green bathroom organizing bins you replaced to white matched your bathroom walls perfectly!

[@maryssaann]

Thank you for your comment about throwing things away. I like to think I’m going to donate things to different places but living 20 minutes from town and working from home, I don’t home a ton to run errands. Sometimes I hold on to things thinking I’ll donate it just to get frustrated and throw it out, feeling bad. I could have just let it go the first time and saved the mental bandwidth!

[@suzannehaag4899]

My husband had horrible migraines for many years. We finally discovered it was from MSG put into foods for flavor. It is in everything!

[@corilarge9267]

My husband is the same way. His parents figured it out when he was young, but we still have to read every label.

[@suzannehaag4899]

@@corilarge9267 You do have to read all of them. I was so surprised at how many foods used MSG.

[@kathy777]

Mine was from msg and other preservatives as well as gluten.

[@suzannehaag4899]

@@kathy777 I am so glad you know what it is from now. The food additives can really cause issues!

[@ruthmgonigle5914]

It's worth it to do the detective work but that's not easy! Mine is from caffeine, season change and hormone changes.

[@SandiMacDougall]

I use a sharpie and write the explanation date on bottle so it's easy to spot when something is ready to toss

[@ofrasharon1241]

Me too!

[@cjhoward409]

It’s a BESY BY date. Not some magical expiration date. They put those dates on them so for instance, someone doesn’t use it 20 years later and they get sick from it and try and sue the company. By putting dates on them, it protects them from us. Just use the sniff test. I use things a year and 2 after the date. Heck, when we were cleaning out my grand parents house 5 years ago, I found a bottle of my Vidal Sassoon shampoo from when I was in high school back in the early 80’s. Guess what? I used the shampoo. My hair was great. Soap doesn’t expire. Lol

[@pringlebatch]

I do this as well, but mostly in the kitchen. A habit I carried over from years of food service, lol

[@karenb4529]

Dawn has given me permission to get rid of so much crap. Thank you.

[@TheCozywriter]

I’d love if you did a room by room series!

[@shelleyt367]

'permission to let it go' - truly helpful to hear these words, Dawn; thank you

[@ramonalofgren5552]

On a city corner lot across from the elementary school- just sharing I am celebrating success with a tarp full of free cycling items. Such a good feeling when my neighbours can save money on random items I’m not needing. School supplies went immediately, followed by kids stuff.

[@bethheerten1132]

What a great idea. Kuddos to you for sharing.

[@andishobbies]

Used this video yesterday to INSPIRE ME to get rid of over 30 items in my kid's bathroom ALONE! :)

[@Zunanonumbers]

The green containers were nice but it looked so much better in the white, I've just about got my bathroom sorted 😊

[@alysonsmith4302]

Dawn, we bought our young boys those bath toys for Christmas after watching a video of yours where you said how much your kids have loved them. They have made bath time so fun and easy, we trashed all our other bath toys in favor of these. As a mom I love that they don’t mold and can be put in the dishwasher to clean. Thank you for sharing!!

[@elisabethlasalle3529]

In cleaning my bathroom, I Watched this video and was motivated to clean out the first aid section of the linen closet! I collected a small grocery bag of outdated / will never use/ and just OLD stuff! I can’t believe I held on to all this !Win win! Go “body doubling”!

[@LisaHill-yb2pr]

Yep I eat it and I’ve never gotten sick. I’m sure there’s a risk but I haven’t had any issues. Will continue because, yum!

[@ccdm515]

On the white bins…aesthetics help make a space calm as much as decluttering to me. It doesn’t bother me if food and toiletries are not uniform but I did replace a few permanent things, like mis matched drawer liners, etc and it has been so worth it.

[@shawneemcmullin2981]

I can never remember when my skincare a beauty products expire, even though they have the 6M or 12M on the bottle! Sometimes it only says it on the box. I started writing with sharpie on the bottom the expiration date from when I open the product! It’s been a game changer for me!

[@cjhoward409]

I throw my makeup away when it feels odd or is clumpy etc. I’ve used the same mascara for 3-4 years. No eye problems. I swear, this is how manufacturers get people to buy more. But also, the dates on them protect the manufacturer, not us. If you used something that was 20 years old and got a rash for example, you couldn’t sue the company because they have that date on it. 😂

[@shawneemcmullin2981]

@@cjhoward409 if it’s a powder, it’s for sure staying in my bag for longer. 😂 But my skin and eyes are pretty sensitive, so liquid/cream stuff and mascara I’m a little more conscious about rotating. So jealous that you can use stuff up for so long! You make a solid point on the manufacturers 😬😂 I am very curious about the ACTUAL expiration on things rather than the suggested one for marketing 😂😂

[@tondacottle8454]

The white containers, in my opinion, looks so good that they are worth spending the money. And, like you said you can use the green ones some where else. Kudos on the white containers. ❤ them!

[@dawnie3029]

On August 20, 2021 my husband and I sold our house and moved into our RV to travel the country. I’m finally using up the last of my shower gel that I had when I lived in my house. It’s so crazy how much extra inventory we have.

[@Jamie-h5b]

I tend to save old toothbrushes for cleaning. They come in so handy! I have one that I use to scrub the little bits on my hummingbird feeder. Another that I use to scrub around the base of the faucet and the corners of the window sills where nothing else can get to. Unfortunately, I now have a collection of about a dozen and didn't even think about it until now. I've become a hoarder of old toothbrushes lol. Fixing that now :)

[@uteme]

I like to Sharpie label the tops of my meds, makes it easier to choose when looking down on the meds...♡

[@bethheerten1132]

I do the same with laminated labels that are large enough to read. When I took a med in to the pharmacy for a refill my pharmacist thought it was brilliant.

[@tammyi363]

My bathroom nemesis is BandAids😂 When I decluttered, I had SO many boxes of asst bandaids.

[@AMcDub0708]

I have a plastic shoebox similar to what Dawn showed. Bandaids get dumped out of their boxes and into the bin. Neosporin floats around loose in there. The kids just paw around and grab the size they need. It looks ugly but when I tried to make it organized it ALWAYS ended up exactly like I keep it now 😂 Now I don’t fight it or care.

[@dsmith9796]

I don't know about now but years ago, when I taught school, teachers could always use donated bandaids.

[@pharmgirl7890]

It seems silly to me, but, some bandage brands have best before dates on them.

[@luthergirl106]

Hello Dawn!!!!! Please do a specific video for every room 💖 Love you friend!!!

[@danamiceli4948]

Great tip to use white containers in order to make things more visible - great video! Thank you, Dawn!

[@melanieduke5085]

I’m a nurse and my daughter still has silvadine cream that is at least 10+ years old. She just used it a few months ago on pretty severe burn. Still works and healed it well

[@dianasimplifies]

Yes you can't convince anyone though. I never throw "expired" meds out. Not even my pets meds. It has saved me $$$ in vet bills not having to run to the vet for every little thing.

[@shannonjones8165]

Love it when you say "bandwidth" I have used this word more in the last couple of years than ever 🤣And yes, brand name medications cost so much more; just check the ingredients on the off brands, and most of the time, they are the same and work just as well. Thank you for another great video, Dawn ❤❤

[@christinequintana881]

Me too. I've watched so many of Dawn's videos that I actually said I just don't have the bandwidth for that right now when turning down a request. 😂

[@crystalwalk6920]

Thank you for clarifying the difference between a bathroom rug and a bath mat. I was under the impression they were one in the same. I've heard you mention it before and thought, what am I supposed to use to not slip and fall as I'm getting out? Makes much more sense now!

[@dianasimplifies]

Me too! Well I have rugs and mats both. I like my rug and am keeping it 😂

[@everystitchaprayer6268]

Manage! Yes! So easy to think that decluttering and organizing is the end of the story. Thank you for the reminder that we aren't failing because we still have things to manage!

[@AZHITW]

I have less in my bathrooms than Dawn does, and I still feel like I need to declutter more.

[@Smar47]

I was just about to work on my bathroom drawer…again…and you have inspired me…again…thank you!

[@SandiMacDougall]

As far as my family is concerned ALL cookie dough is edible. And yes frankly tastes better raw than baked❤

[@ginnymiller5894]

I used to eat bread dough when I baked bread.

[@tameehan0626]

Dawn you are my hero! As I continue to move through our home for the third time I love the word RUTHLESS and that you share your faith and make yourself vulnerable to help others on their journey!

[@Taylor15SwiftFan]

I have been decluttering my house for the first time as a new mom and I’m so encouraged by you Dawn! Just hearing your voice and advice helps me through. Thank you from your fellow Minnesotan!

[@cassundraturner4679]

MS. Dawn this video made me so happy. You explain things so well and you are so inviting. When you have the example of buying multiple medication when sick and then getting home to find more that is totally me or WAS ME!! I have never been so excited to clean in my life I'm 31 with two kids and it just brings me joy to declutter and organize and get my space in order. Thank you for all that you do 🎉😊

[@magpie3571]

About duplicates, I put new behind old. I don't open something new until the previously opened item is gone. (This works in other areas of the house too!)

[@terrietanner8503]

Did you know this method has a name? It’s the FIFO system! (first in, first out)

[@magpie3571]

@@terrietanner8503 I did not. That's cool.

[@bethheerten1132]

@@terrietanner8503 My kids taught me that when they worked in restaurants as teenagers. Some things stuck with them.

[@jeannereich8690]

I like the white containers over the green too! I have such small bathrooms with no drawers at all. I am so envious. Sigh.

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Dawn may have a solution for you!

[@karenb4529]

Me too. No drawers. Love the giant one in her kitchen.

[@nancyeubanks6357]

You are my decluttering hero! You're an excellent cheerleader and have helped me remember that keeping does not always equal happy!

[@susankultys7745]

This was a great video. I really like the videos where we actually see you go through everything. Thank you Dawn. You are correct in saying that when my house is sufficiently decluttered I will have the bandwidth to do other things. I now have THAT bandwidth THANK YOU❤️

[@DahliaMom17]

Dawn, how do I ‘buy you a cup of coffee’ as a huge thank you? Is there a way to do a small donation? You’re my favorite KZbinr on decluttering/living more minimally. Since I found out Im pregnant with baby #2 I’ve been binge watching your videos. We live in a small house and I didn’t want to spin my wheels managing inventory with a newborn. I’ve been at it for a month and there’s already a huge difference in the look and ease of keeping the house clean. Thank you!!! ❤

[@bobbiekay79]

Dawn, you read my mind! I needed this video today. Thank you! ❤

[@kendramccabe1054]

your videos do help me up to the point I can't throw stuff out😮I Would eat the cookie dough....🎉 Absolutely would thoroughly clean out and use 1/2 used products and recycle containers because I hate waste and seeing recyclables thrown in trash...❤

[@karenswartzlander5411]

Pausing for a bit of cookie dough in the midst of a declutterring project- now that’s a real life tip I can follow! ❤ 🍪❤️

[@bbmagnifique]

Dawn, you're the best! So grateful for you, your channel, and your podcast 🤍 Thank you for working so hard to help so many people with our belongings, homes, and lives. Enjoy the cookie dough, I'd be doing the same! 💯 Much love from the UK ❤

[@ericarutter7770]

Thank you for sharing a video from your private group with us.

[@AMcDub0708]

One thing that’s helped me is to focus on using things up, one at a time. I tend to get bored if I buy the really big bottle of a hair are or body care product. In the past I’d buy the big one bc it’s so economical and you’re running to the store less (per se). But then I’d see a different product and buy it bc it was fun and I was bored of the half used one at home. Now I buy the small one and no backups. I grocery shop every week anyway so if Im close to running out, I’ll be at the store in a few days anyway.

[@devinfarrelly3768]

Me too, I let the store store the extras. I get bored also.

[@devinfarrelly3768]

Thank-you Dawn ! I love the white containers, much easier to see inside. You have helped me so much and I love starting my day with you !

[@jillconyers2710]

Your making me want to go through all my cupboards,it doesn't take long to clutter!

[@CeleneSears]

Can you please do a garage declutter or tool decluttering video or series? You could even do it with Tom because that would be super helpful to learn! Especially for the husbands!

[@allison_JR4E]

How about giving the bath toys to Diana. Surely they can survive another batch of little ones. 😊💕

[@mysticalgoddesstarot]

Just put the bath toys in recycle they probably will take it

[@MartiePetrie]

It seems that every time I see one of your videos I put my smartphone down and start to declutter within 30 seconds. Lol. Sometimes I don’t want to watch b/c I know that I will have to be accountable to myself and to my goal of being a minimalist. I am two years “in” to watching your videos, Dawn, and I thank the world for you. I am able to watch your videos, get inspired, and move forward. That’s a pretty powerful message you have there and I appreciate you. ❤ It’s a challenge to maintain a “quiet” home b/c I LOVE to thrift and sometimes find myself buying someone else’s clutter. Are you able to do a video series on “How to ‘curb’ thrifting or unnecessary dollar store purchasing?” Just because something is on sale doesn’t mean it’s going to be worth bringing into your home.

[@shelly410]

Hi Dawn. I used to get terrible migraines, several a week. Wanted to just rip my head off my body, and some were so bad they made me throw up. I decided to eliminate foods that can trigger migraines from my diet. I experimented with foods one at a time. Turns out the biggest trigger for me was pork products. I eliminated all pork, and my migraines were GONE! I recommend this method for Tom so he can find out what triggers him. I started with wine, coffee, and all products with nitrates and nitrites. Then I found a study online about foods that produce inflammation in the body, and pork causes the red blood cells to fold up on themselves, preventing them from carrying the right amount of oxygen to the brain. It was when I read the details of this study, that I immediately eliminated pork, and it made all the difference for me. Sending hugs!

[@tammyi363]

My migraines are triggered by Coconut Oil and canned pineapple (I can eat fresh🤷🏻‍♀️). A lot of food items contain Coconut Oil (including spices) so I have to check every single label.

[@AMcDub0708]

Oh my!!! I wouldve NEVER guessed

[@frannypalmer2726]

No more BACON?!

[@Casserpillar]

@@tammyi363 I'm allergic to Coconut and it drives me crazy trying to find things without it. I didn't even consider spices! Are there any particular spices that are usually culprits or is it usually any kind?

[@shelly410]

@frannypalmer2726 you can substitute turkey bacon, but read the labels to be sure it is uncured and no nitrate/nitrite additives.

[@MinimalMonica]

Thinking like you today, while also cleaning out my bathroom drawers, thank you so much for your video to remind us to declutter, organize and maintain.Thank you for your simple visual points made!😊🙏

[@cindybaker9170]

I am two months away from retirement (yay!) and I can’t wait to have time to fully declutter my house! It’s the first thing on my post retirement checklist. 😊. Thank you Dawn for showing me how much easier it is to keep a clean and tidy home when you have much less inventory!

[@jonelledavenport8701]

Early on a Tuesday 😊 🥪🥤 just in time for lunch. So happy for our time together! Eat the 🍪 dough 😋 Thank you for sharing 💕

[@KathyPrice-f7j]

We are remodeling our bathroom now, and we had to move all our stuff into the second bathroom. there's so much stuff that won't make it back to it's original home. Thank you for helping me let go.

[@DianePramik]

I’m 67 years old and have eaten raw cookie dough since I was a child 🫣. Knock on wood 😂. And I have been known to buy a package and eaten it all before I ever got around to baking .

[@nonnieTerri]

Excedrin Migraine is fabulous. I couldn’t survive without it. Nothing else gets rid of my headaches (not migraines), even Rx pain med.

[@Livelife.HopeAlways]

I learned to make my own products to cut down on buying items I don't need. I learned to make my own lotion bars, moving to soap, shampoo bars etc. So, you make what you need and don't buy stuff, which if you have ADHD like some do we forget we have stuff and then we buy more. Also, many times the expiry dates for lotions etc. are just a date and you can still use it. It forces you to buy new stuff instead of using it. Learned this working in the industry but be safe about it.

[@Chrisplainjane]

I felt a little shade for Tom with the medicine cabinet. 🤣🤣 I totally feel you! I often find duplicates of items we had or a bunch of half used things. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@AMcDub0708]

I feel like men in general are babies when sick and buy all the meds 😂😂

[@shlf2615]

Gotta Admit it Dawn, I was one who thought "Really?" about changing green containers for white. But then when I saw them, I loved it! LOL It IS brighter and easier to see the items. I've been watching you for years and still picking up tips. :D

[@aprilvilla8319]

Every time I see your view from the second bathroom window. It looks like a framed picture. Beautiful 😊

[@JessicaJohnson-go6ol]

don't worry about whether people might think your silly or whatever for buying something new to organize your stuff even though you already had the same if the container doesnt make you happy do what you need to do we all have some areas where the look of something contributes to our peace and happiness just as much as getting rid of items and making life more simple. Also Love your videos still having issues with the decluttering process but hopefullly will get it together soon.

[@johnwolfe2616]

Sue Wolfe- To make it easier, I used a sharpie marker on the lid of each medication so I could tell at a glance the expiration date. Then, I take the expired ones to a pharmacy for proper disposal. I don't want to put them in the land or water supply. I also do this with prescription medication. 👌👍❤️❤️

[@bethheerten1132]

Yes, we take our expired meds to our local CVS.

[@lynnrosser8620]

After purchasing, as I unpack groceries or medications or anything that has an expiry date, I label the expiry date of the item with a Sharpie. It saves so much time later when checking stock. The bigger the markings, the better.

[@dsmith9796]

I do this too.

[@KCallaAK]

We are up visiting our Alaska kids... now I wanna go home and go through my bathroom AND we've only lived there 6 months! I'm a longtime fan Dawn! You are a blessing.

[@christietitus193]

Ahhh!! Dawn, Drop your unused medication off at your local police station! Don't add it to the landfill or worse down the toilet to the water system. As I sat here to start this video, I decided to get off my butt and wash the floors, back now ;) That body doubling man...works every time!

[@christinecipas2690]

Dawn you are inspirational to me. I wonder if you might consider decluttering someone elses home as yours has been minimal for a decade. Real examples from real people with you as our guide❤️

[@donnamiller4630]

At some point I organized all the medications into separate "medical sections" everything for eyes went into a ziplock, ears, skin, ect ..then all in a bin. Worked well for a long time.

[@brittanyk3241]

Sinus calm personally has worked wonders for me. Haven’t gone back to any other decongestant 😊

[@MyNancyw]

Me too. I love them

[@han.nah.]

Just cleaned out my bathroom drawers and cabinet alongside you 😊

[@casandracothran-zolan6631]

Wow! I had no idea about shampoos, conditioners and the like expiring. I never noticed the symbol. Thank you for valuable information.

[@jackiem9460]

I don't buy cold/flu products because they only last a year and my husband and I might not get sick for 2-3yrs. However, I always need allergy meds because I'm allergic to cats and I have 4. Yes, they are worth it!!

[@rmcnally3645]

Cleaned my bathrooms and bathroom toiletries cabinet alongside you... Gracias! Much cleaner!! 🙌🏻

[@Ashley-jr1nm]

I don’t care for one second if the package says I should eat the raw cookie dough or not. I’m definitely eating it. Sometimes, my cookie dough doesn’t even make it to the oven. Thanks for another great video. My decluttering/organizing/maintaining is a work in progress, but I am so happy to have found you right before Christmas last year. You basically saved my life!

[@ms.hellobello3623]

This was the motivation I needed today to get my bathroom together! Thanks!

[@sct4040]

I keep all of our personal items in his or her baskets in the closet. Hubby knows to look there first. I simplified my life by minimizing my products, and downgrading from Department store to Drugstore. Save tons of money.

[@barbarablackman3742]

We have his and her bathroom. My husband saves everything. But my bathroom is becoming more decluttered and organized.😊

[@alisien6227]

My family of 6 is in the transition of moving (moved out of our house to sell but haven't bought the next place yet) and are staying at my parents house. We downsized about 85% of our items. My parents were shocked by how much stuff we were willing to get rid of, how little we needed to function well, and how little space we took up in their house 😂