5 Years of Minimalism: What we like, what we don't

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[@johanneperry3912]

Wait! What??? People criticize you for depriving your children???? Are you kidding me? You have been giving them what matters most! Dawn, you have changed my life! Thanks for putting yourself out there.

[@sydneyhoward5434]

Oh yeah I get Criticism too, I just say look at the research. Kids are happier without so much stuff

[@bethheerten1132]

You can't listen to those folks. I just found your channel a couple weeks ago and I have been watching A LOT! Wish I had found it years ago. So much stuff...but less each day. You go girl(s).

[@carriei7017]

It’s ok to live counter-culturally in a culture that promotes being shallow and materialistic! I’m thankful for you and your channel!

[@hopeschambach2576]

Carrie, I love this phrase! I hope it's okay to use it to share with family and friends who challenge me!

[@gapeach51170]

Giving your children stuff can NEVER replace spending time with them and showing them love! And it's so true , the less stuff to care for the more time you will have to care for the people in your life that really matter!!

[@eileenlester4342]

Amen.

[@xraytilley]

Oh my word.... “I’m made for something eternal”.... that hit home. I’ve definitely been too focused on things of this world. I needed that reminder.

[@tammimcclain]

erica tilley what’s been on my heart lately is our decisions should have eternal focus so this resonated with me as well 😊❤️

[@designdoctor247]

Amen 🙏 Loved the prayer. It was very encouraging

[@kaycarle8361]

This explains why I have adamantly been picking up my bible and reading the gospel since I started decluttering a month ago. As my wordly possessions go, I need to fill that void with Jesus.

[@laurice8056]

Having way too much stuff can be considered a form of gluttony. It’s ironic how much a minimal lifestyle can enlighten you spiritually. Thanks for sharing!🙏

[@simonevanheemskerk]

Oh, and another plus that is not often mentioned: I no longer suffer from jealousy. Where I often used to think I wanted to have and do what others had (latest fashion, nice car, home decoration), I am now more focused on my family and so very grateful for what we have.

[@simonevanheemskerk]

@Melissa Peltier So true!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes!!!!!! This is so good!!!!

[@eileenlester4342]

@Melissa Peltier Me, too!

[@amymedley4073]

Oh my gosh! I soooooooo want to be where you are in this journey. I covet covet so many. It's terrible. I want to be free from "THE WANTS".

[@cwnashville1]

YES I’ve only been on this journey a couple of weeks, but I”m already way more grateful!!!!!

[@tammyanzelone7499]

I stumbled across Dawns videos about 3 weeks ago and was intriqued enough to give it a try. So far I've dcluttered my entire kitchen and donated 4 bags of stuff and trashed several bags too. I'm committed!!! Can't wait to continue learning, doing, and changing my life!

[@corrineainley]

I wish I would have kept a records of how many bags I took to donate. Be prepared to get excited when you take another bag out of your home. Best to you!

[@racheldossantos6148]

That's awesome!!!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Wow Tammy!! Way to go!!!!♥️👍

[@chronicallydaydreaming1381]

I love the way you put this! I used minimalism/cleaning my home as a serious part of recovering from a 4 year long chronic illness (where I physically could not take care of my home). Honestly, I think it helped me get my physical stamina back and it really helped me get my mental health back where it needed to be! Who would have thought cleaning/decluttering would be so healing, but it is!! ❤️❤️❤️ As always, love your Sunday specials!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Wow, this is so cool!

[@eileenlester4342]

Me, too! God bless. 💜

[@michiebutterfly7785]

This is what I am going through right now. I used to have an impeccably kept home. Now, my home is a disaster and I have clutter everywhere! I have a chronic illness that causes chronic pain. I do not want my family to live in this “mess” anymore but it feels so daunting to tackle.

[@OhB1canohbe]

That is exactly what’s happening with me now too Miche Butterfly77. I found these videos a couple of days ago. I find them motivating without feeling pushed. I wish you well in this 😊

[@michiebutterfly7785]

S. Shellina Trujillo good luck to you too mama! Hopefully I will c u in the comments again and we can check on each other:) Sending Positive Vibes from South Florida 💕💋

[@ecto78]

You definitely look less stressed and happier, so it does inspire me (still in the early stage of minimalism...where family laughs when I say what I am trying to do....lol...because they KNOW this maximalist). I am so tired of taking care of stuff!! I want to live!!

[@DianaKokku]

You got this Beth! Keep going ❤️

[@helenebennie3961]

Keep it up Beth. My family laugh (kindly) at me when I say that I am a minimalist. They can't see the evidence yet. But I have started. I am using some decision making skills from Learn, Do, Become. April has adapted principles from Get Things Done by David Allen.

[@sharonmcnamee8031]

Thank you for this video! Thinking of the people burning their stuff to ensure they had no false gods will help me to feel no guilt when throwing away stuff we don't need. Also, thank you for posting these Sunday videos! They fill my heart on the days that I can't get to church (sick kids, no sleep, etc.) Your videos have changed my life and home in an amazing way!❤

[@TheMinimalMom]

This is so awesome to hear Sharon! Thank YOU, too, we appreciate your support!!!! ♥️😊

[@hopeschambach2576]

So true Sharon!! I stayed home from church today with a sick kiddo! This is super inspiring and I love the spiritual correlation. It is invigorating and puts things in perspective. Making room for what matters most...I love it!

[@lsacks9196]

I got tired of tripping over "stuff". Stuff from our house (we downsized to a one bedroom apartment), stuff from my mother's house (she passed a year and a half ago). With that said, I made a list of every cabinet, every drawer, every shelf, etc... I took before pictures and now I'm decluttering, organizing, and cleaning all at once. One little bit at a time and it feels so good! Thanks for your inspiration!

[@TheMinimalMom]

That's so awesome!! Way to go!!!!

[@tanya2269]

The funniest thing that I have found since I started minimizing my life is people don't know what to buy me for special occasions. I end up getting a lot of gift cards now which is great for me, I just go out and buy what we need.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes, that's so true!! We ask for restaurant gift cards, love it!

[@chronicallydaydreaming1381]

Same here! Our girls get lots of movie passes or shopping trips with family which is so much more meaningful to them than the actual present!

[@daultondonna]

As a long-distance grandma, it is fun and easy to express affection and feel connected to our grandchildren who we rarely get to see by buying little things for them that we think they would like. It came as quite a blow when our daughter-in-law asked us to stop. With four kids, I totally understand why she did. We are trying to help her maintain order in her house and move our grandchildren away from materialism by giving experience gifts now like family ice skating passes or consumable gifts like special sidewalk chalk.

[@ruthmanor70]

Setting up a car/college fund for each grandchild is also a way that you can "gift" for special occasions. I also help out by setting up a fund for school clothes/shoes/coats each fall.

[@Brad_n_Leslie2007]

(sigh) ladies that hit my heart. I've been wanting the minimalist mindset daily. We're currently in a rental house. 85% of our stuff is in there garage. Guess what, no one seems to miss to much either! 😁 so our next move is to have a smaller home with more land. Thank you for sharing your faith sweet sisters. You're prayer blessed me. Keep doing these types of videos they are so good and encouraging!

[@lovinabaer1487]

I think you have hit on the key to successful minimalism. When we realize it is not an end in itself, but a means to an end... Making room in our lives for what matters most.

[@maliabigham5954]

By far you are my favorite channel. I couldn’t figure out why I was so unhappy. I have a beautiful home and a healthy family but I couldn’t manage all the stuff in my house. I’ve been doing this lifestyle for a little over a year and you guys are definitely my inspiration. It’s a work in progress but every time you clean out a drawer, donate a box, or throw out something it’s a wonderful feeling. The biggest bonus is more money in your checking account from not buying stuff. Love you guys 🥰

[@barbaravoneitzen7729]

Watching your videos has really inspired me at 72 to rethink how I’m living .I thought I didn’t have much clutter but boy was I wrong. Thanks Dawn. P. S. I tell lots of people about your videos. Your family seems so happy. Ignore the Naa sayers

[@aishacham]

Hi Dawn, I've always lived a simplified life and experience all the great benefits daily like you've mentioned. I just don't know how to explain things quite the way you do. I'm practically a single mom to 5 boys ages 11-4 but I can tackle on challenges that come in daily with my kids/family all while staying on top of my household due to having a simplified life. The first video I watched was your house tour with Tom, I found myself drawn to your contagious smile. Since subscribing (2weeks ago), I've already improved in areas of my life that I needed a little help with. 1. I've Incorporated the "10minutes together" time with each of my kids at night (feels amazing bc 10 minutes is so doable) 2. I've started doing the "15minute walk" at home 3. I made the diy canvas with mod posh from dollartree with pictures of my children and made a family collage with it 4. I went out to Goodwill and bought myself a Bundt cake pan and a cake stand (since you've raved about Bundt cakes often) ... although I haven't quite perfect mines yet..but I plan on making homemade cakes from now on 5.I plan to get some toys you have recommended in the past videos for my kids 6. I plan to incorporate the craft desk like yours for my kids in the near future. THANK YOU SO much for all the efforts you take into making your videos. Just in the span of two weeks of subscribing, I've already made improvements in my life with my kids. Love from Southern California 💙

[@gigics1612]

Aisha Cham Wow, Aisha! What a way to take action! SO impressive! YOU made me realize that I often THINK I am doing more than I actually am IMPLEMENTING in areas I want to effect change. I see now that I learn and plan FAR more than I actually DO what I plan to do... !!! Thank you for sharing your comment. You must be an amazing mom... person. Thank you so much for stripping away a bit of deception away from me... as I now see I often have “faith without TRUE action”. You really helped me experience a pivotal lightbulb moment, as faith without action IS dead. -AGAIN.. thank you. -Oh, and never again think you do not explain things well! 👏🏼

[@TheMinimalMom]

Wow!! This is incredible, you are an inspiration!! Way to go!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@otunbaress]

Lady!!!! You are rocking it!!!!

[@helenebennie3961]

Great improvements.

[@Shannon.Hazleton]

Oh my goodness. I love this!!

[@gabecox]

I’m passionate about mindset and how decluttering our minds is so important, and I live how you share about how eliminating that stuff is an eternal purpose! When we declutter our house it helps declutter our minds. I’m on a path toward simplicity of life and stuff. Thank you for your inspiration!

[@AWanderingEye]

The new idea that shook me was in Bea Johnson's book "zero waste home": when we have 'more' than we use, need, love, we are keeping resources from circulating. We are withholding goods from our conmunity, people who would actually use that "extra" crockpot, sweater, sheet set, whatever. So in a way our holding onto things is causing others to suffer. Now my passive action of keeping things on shelves somewhere and unused becomes a negative action against people I don't know or who may live next door. Something I have never intended or wished.

[@silvergirl2847]

Agree.ileft go of a stroller my toddler has grown out of this week iwas keeping it incase i needed it.i gave it away and was truly surprised by how NOT upset iwas about it.I told the girl if it stays here it's going Tobe wrecked from my little boy just jumping in and out of it .that's progress for me .

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes! Love this!! In a way, we're being selfish to hold onto things "just in case" ♥️

[@silvergirl2847]

@@TheMinimalMom ♥️

[@AWanderingEye]

@@TheMinimalMom or in some vision of all the 'necessary things for a household'. Or, the drive to 'be prepared' so one doesn't look a fool, dependent on others, etc.

[@oregonk91]

"We're changing our heart posture. I'm made for something eternal" I love that!

[@slarson800]

Ohhhh you girls... you bring so much peace and perspective to my day. "There are contributions, gifts and talents that only we can contribute to this world..." So beautiful and true. Almost every time Diana prays I find myself in tears. Diana, YOU have such a gift for what you do! Dawn, your videos always inspire me to keep on letting go of those things getting in the way of the eternal. Blessings to both of you!

[@margaretbond5208]

Yes!

[@jannaroanne39]

I love it when she prays. It just touches me in such a deep way. ❤

[@joannalodermeier8668]

I've totally seen difference in you Dawn and it's beautiful. You inspire me in so many ways, and it's so fun to see you inspiring thousands and thousands of people around the world now. Just incredible!!! Keep crushing it!!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you JoAnna!!!! We love you!! ♥️

[@barbarap6851]

What you're saying is so true. I keep on top of things so easily now, I feel more confident. I also have no desire to buy "things"!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Win-win-win!! Way to go!!!!♥️👍

[@teresablaylock5190]

Wow. I'm 67 single empty nester. I'm 2 weekß in. But I've never felt so unburdened. It was 3 generations of things. And the papers and clothes were always overwhelming. Thank you so much for your videos. It's not perfect but it's really good. I'm so excited and enjoying every day so much more. God bless you

[@MsScalzada]

True! True! True! It happens to me. Minimalism changed my life especially with 6 kids. I feel like a better mom and a better wife.

[@katherinekelly4782]

I'm not religious and stop watching the faith videos when the minimalism part ends. But this video didn't have the same intro and design as the usual Sunday faith videos and I was surprised when the bible came out! Love the minimalism tips and discussions, though. Thanks.

[@Skittl1321]

They usually mark them, but I think it's every Sunday video. I skip the faith content too

[@fkhg1]

i see a bible, i quit the video, i have nothing against someone that lives in faith to any god... for them.... but i do not like it when someone has the need to tell someone about their faith to someone else, i always think about a vegan told me to stop eating meat ... at a steakhouse ....

[@helenebennie3961]

@@fkhg1 Just a kindly meant question. Do you feel offended when they share their minimalism journey? We all share things because we value the difference it makes in our lives. The same is true of faith. The problem I guess is when the people that are sharing are not sensitive to the fact that the people they're sharing with aren't interested. And they can't know that because you aren't in the room with them. I guess Diana reaching for her bible is your queue to stop listening.

[@kathy3178]

You hit the nail on the head with shopping as a pick me up. That was so me. I would hit the stores instead of dealing with the problem. It made everything worse. Thank you being honest about your journey. Have a great week!

[@katywright3400]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the spiritual content in this video!! So great to hear! Thank you!

[@alldoneup]

Amen, so beautiful and uplifting!

[@lesliecarson684]

I have loved this journey of minimalism since I started last year. I no longer want to bring items into the house and think twice before a purchase. However, my daughter who basically always got the things that she wanted throughout her 27 years finds this lifestyle more of a struggle for her. She is finally seeing the light...But I wish I had known the minimalist way of life when she was younger( like your children) so that entitlement type behavior didn’t exist with many from her generation. She is getting better and more aware of purchases and budgeting etc.. But I do see many adults of her age that are completely clueless. You bringing together everyday life and the Bible makes this truly a great channel. Love you both and what you bring to KZbin.❤️

[@sherrillperez9796]

When the house is messy and cluttered, it automatically is a bad reflection on 'the mom.' I started getting rid of every extra thing I could. Much easier to keep up now.

[@jmcast3195]

This is true. If the house is a mess or kids are rude, people subconsciously always blame mom. It's just the way it is.

[@helenebennie3961]

@@jmcast3195 Mums or "Moms" have the family's heart that's why we're held accountable for their kindness etc. But I don't understand why Mums should be blamed if husbands are untidy.

[@ashleymcginness1643]

I have known about minimalism for a long time and have been very slowly simplifying. I've been following you for over a year and doing some of the work. I was making a huge mistake in not taking the things out if the house right away... I'm realizing that it was mostly due to anxiety (about a multitude of things!). There is so much sitting in our garage and basement that needs to go! I am sick of the mess and the added anxiety that comes from it. Recently, we found out we are expecting our 3rd child. Since I found out I have been working tirelessly to get the stuff out. It's a lot of work (physically and emotionally) but I know it will be worth it. I'm going to be playing your videos all day today for inspiration. I have a kid free/ husband free couple of days to get some of it done! Thank you for all you do! Peace and love ❤️

[@goster4070]

Good luck today!

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Oh yes, getting the stuff out is such a good feeling! Don't let it build up again. I try to donate every week as part of my errand routine. Congratulations on the new one!

[@jennyslavis375]

I take the boxes and bags to Goodwill as soon as I can. Feels so good .. I even tipped the lady taking my stuff . You could do it .🤗

[@danbobbizenner6959]

Wow! I love the "divine appointment". This is exactly what I needed to hear this morning. Thank you both for sharing, and I pray that God continues to bless you.

[@katrinaseavers4938]

Such a powerful message about the big picture of minimal living and your heart posture!! Love you ladies and all of your wisdom you share with us 💝

[@tfrankum01]

I have been working on the ‘onion’ simplifying system...loving it! My husband just shakes his head, laughs and tells me to ‘stay out of his shop’.

[@helenebennie3961]

Yes stay out of your husband's domain! However even though he snakes his head and laughs it sounds like he is supporting you.

[@tfrankum01]

Helene Bennie ...for years now. I always have some “hairbrained” idea and he never complains. I am very blessed!

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Thank you for your Sunday morning message. My decluttering process has been slow but I am committed to get this done. I've slowly been going through my closet and donating items I haven't worn. But this past week I really dug into it... anything I didn't feel my best in I donated! The major contributing factor is I have lost 45 lbs in the last 18 months. It's frustrating because some of the items had only been worn a few times so you then feel guilty about the money spent. The secret though is to get the items out the door and to donation ASAP. Thanks to you I'm now starting to look at items in my kitchen differently so I will be attacking that area next. See you next Sunday.

[@helenebennie3961]

I can relate to slow. But every step forward is a step forward.

[@angelastoutenger7944]

Helene Bennie You’re absolutely right!

[@bethheerten1132]

Angela, I too lost weight and had a closet full of clothes I could not wear. I trained myself to not think about "the money I wasted". Instead I told myself it was a "blessing to some woman who actually needed it." This also helped my grandchildren part with things that no longer fit/they didn't use at my house. We didn't "get rid of it". We "passed it along to someone who would use it."

[@angelastoutenger7944]

@@bethheerten1132 I like your message about passing it along.

[@ericagoehring1089]

This made me cry. I want everything you mentioned! I posted in the member group this morning in a moment of desperation, and the support that I received was so tender, so kind, so understanding. I am suffocating, and I don't want to anymore. Today is a new start.

[@KelleeYouPersonalOracle]

Thank you ladies so much for your wisdom. I got baptized today and feel like a new person!

[@helenebennie3961]

Wow that's awesome!

[@JJ-cx8gl]

"changing my heart posture" ... "you've breathed in us eternal purposes" wonderfully said.

[@tandy7565]

So very good!! I love how both of you pull together the spiritual with everyday life! We definitely need to take more time with God!

[@laurasharpton5963]

Love love this video! Having an eternal perspective is so important. “Store not up for yourselves treasures on earth..”

[@julieo123]

This is my favorite video of all! You have such a unique "voice" and perspective on things. I love it!! The irony is that I'm a single lady with no kids and yet I still feel blessed, encouraged, and challenged by your videos. I can relate to things like guilt, overspending, and self confidence issues, etc. I have told pretty much everyone I know about you and your channel. I pray that God continues to bless you and your work for your courage and faithfulness to follow Him and his leading.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I'm single too, near retirement, but Dawn's ideas help me immensely.

[@bettylou3709]

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[@TheMinimalMom]

Wow Julie, THANK YOU so much!!!♥️

[@oneofmany7051]

One thing the minimal mindset made me realize is that I shouldn't spend any money redecorating or renovating a room until I declutter it and maintain it in the decluttered state for a while. By doing this, I have discovered that I only need a fraction of the storage space, which makes my designs simpler and cheaper, which usually translates into getting it done sooner than later. 😃 For me, this is most evident in my sewing room and the kitchen. Both are good sized rooms, which have the space to hold lots of storage. But since working to get rid of all the things I truly don't need or care about, I realized I don't need nearly that much storage space at all!

[@pamcadd8658]

Thank you, Dawn & Diana! Your Sunday messages are always refreshing and speak to my heart.

[@martiebaby123]

Also, I loved today's prayer! I had tears girls. Hit home!❤

[@danielasaffian7340]

I’ve learned that “things own us” we don’t own things! It’s very freeing to not own a lot of stuff! I love owning my “time” which gives me more energy for myself and my husband😇

[@helenebennie3961]

That sounds great.

[@maryannbyrd1374]

KZbin suggested one of your videos to me weeks ago, and I was so encouraged and motivated that I began the decluttering process, with aspirations of becoming a casual minimalist😉. In the past few weeks I have donated about a dozen large boxes of items, thrown away several garbage bags full, and feel so excited not to he weighed down by “stuff!” I am also a homeschool mom, so in the mornings when my kids and I have table time, we have done the 5 minute challenge where we each try to find 3 things to get rid of in 5 minutes. And we’ve always found more than 3! This is a purposeful and rewarding journey, and I am so thankful I found your channel!

[@sarahlerego7279]

Love this! It’s so true...I felt so overwhelmed by everyday life. When I decluttered my home I felt so relaxed and happy

[@loristang7285]

Dawn, you are truly an inspiration to me! I've been married 33 years so that's 33 years of accumulating stuff! I so desperately needed to follow this method when my children were small. It was always a struggle for them to clean their rooms or put away their toys, etc. I would threaten that I would quarantine their toys if they didn't put them away and honestly, they didn't care! They had way too many toys and way too many clothes that I can't imagine what it must've been like for them to have all that clutter in their brains with too many choices to make. I honestly can see how less is more and how much happier we all would've been! So now, my daughter comes over to help me declutter room by room and it has been a long process (Both my husband and I sometimes resist with certain items) but the result of having more space is so freeing! I enjoy all your videos and love when Diana joins you and ends with scripture and prayer. May God continue to bless you both and use you to bless others the way you have blessed me. ❤

[@katebertie4496]

I started to declutter around 4 months ago and have seen quite some progress. I have a toddler and a newborn. Today, my husband was in bed most of the day with a migraine. Even though I'm absolutely no minimalist, I managed to take care of them, play outside, keep up with the mess two kids leave behind and stay sane all on my own. Having decluttered and organized a lot, cleaning behind ourselves was so much easier than before! Thank you for your videos, I always listen to them while cleaning.

[@betzarmstrong]

Love, love, love this video.💗 This was just the uplifting message I needed to keep me going with simplifying AND remembering the eternal perspective. Thank you!

[@jennaoneill9920]

I’m so happy I found your channel! This really spoke to me as a mom - I’ve struggled with everything you mentioned and feel like I have been on a simplification path for years. But it it was all small steps - you’ve pushed me to COMMIT to this & I am already feeling calmer and seeing the benefits! ❤️

[@cynthialeigh1]

I love this perspective! I’ve not hears the link between minimalism and faith is such a clear way before. Thank you!

[@suebraid2480]

I am so sad to think that ANYONE would give you negative comments!!! I find your channel to be inspiring, uplifting and calming. Your family is joyful and you and your sister comfort me every Sunday. Thank you.

[@helenebennie3961]

I haven't noticed too many negative comments. The ones that are a little bit seem to do with faith. I thought they were always labelled "Faith" but this one wasn't. I have the feeling that people who don't have faith feel blindsided by this.

[@heidieho4470]

Y’all are so good together!

[@lisahowell6598]

Your kids are so well rounded. Don’t listen to(or try not to!) people who try to discourage you on this journey. It’s actually a really amazing thing you’re doing with your fam. Hold your head up high! You inspire too many people!! Let the naysayers move right along. I know I struggle with caring way too much about what everyone else thinks, but I am an advocate for other women and especially women who empower others to keep up the good work. You rock, Momma!!

[@bethanig1257]

I have never binge watched a channel so much! I love the way you present information. The way you were feeling before you simplified is exactly how I feel now! I’m so inspired to change it thank you!

[@mrsalethajune]

This was such a blessing to me. Thank you for both so much for your insights. Love the 'fill the eternal space with eternal things' perspective.

[@kathydavis6408]

I have been watching for about a year and taking small steps to minimalism. This weekend was so productive and this video just topped it off for me. Thanks to both of you for your guidance in minimalism and the sharing of scripture.

[@conniesoares157]

Love your sister Sunday and bringing us to see the spiritual side as well. In June I will be a year on this journey of minimalist lifestyle...I will be the first to admit there is still room to keep peeling back the layers of “stuff” sitting around but certain friends have started saying they want a peaceful house like mine. And it is becoming easier to saying “no thank you” when people offer me items I know I don’t need! Have a blessed day!

[@melissamarotte1653]

I loved this!! Everything you said about the "old" you is me right now. I just can not seem to find the energy or time. I will not give up & get there at some point. I look forward to your post and know if you did it, so can I. Thank you for always sharing with us.

[@helenebennie3961]

They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Keep placing one foot in front of the other!

[@janebernstein4418]

Love you both - so down to earth and such great, life changing information shared. Thank you and keep it up!

[@anniechen7606]

Hi Dawn and Diana. You two are such fun, encouraging, uplifting people. Thank you for being you.

[@sandylavallee1473]

Thank you for all the advice, ideas and encouragement you keep passing along to all of us. This life changing decision is a lot harder than expected. But so grateful to be doing it. I keep looking forward to when it's all done. My daughter and I are just starting to clean everything out.Our daughter and 2 grandchildren just moved in with us and space is a premium we don't have. The crafts room is now in boxes stacked up everywhere. No garage and a very small shed is what we have to work with. My daughter has gotten rid of almost everything she owns and when she moves out she plans on being a minimalist. I've been watching you for a few years now and looking forward to having the peace in my life like you have now. When going through all of this stuff, I pray for the lord to help me because I can't do this by myself, and to let me know what to pass on and what to keep. This has been a great help for me. Love you guys so much.

[@amandadavis5658]

I have been watching your channel for a few weeks and it has made a huge difference in how I look at "stuff"!!! And thank you so much for sharing your faith!

[@jessikapollack6161]

I recently discovered your channel and I'm so happy I did!! I love your videos. They have given me the inspiration I needed to declutter my home. Thank you so so much!

[@sherriturner7669]

I love your channel. You all have helped me tremendously. This video is right on time. Blessings to you and your family from Memphis, TN 💕

[@tamib64]

Loved the prayer and the "change your heart posture". Thanks Ladies!

[@heatherharrell9077]

I have been watching your videos for a few months now and today I came upon this one and I loved the scriptural reference and the prayer given. I thank God for you, your sister and your minimalist ministry!

[@kathleendock7722]

I absolutely love your videos. I’ve been wrapping my head around minimalism over the past few months. I’ve committed to my hubs that together we will streamline our home. My mom is also 90 and has a house full of “treasures” reality is these things own her and really aren’t treasures. I’m encouraging my siblings to do the same. Thank you!

[@CleanwithChristina]

I just found y’all this week & I have been binging all your videos! I love the entire message of your channel & it has really inspired me! I’ve always been the minimalist side, instead of feeling embarrassed by that, your channel ha inspired me to fully embrace it even more. So thank you! ☺️

[@katwoman6523]

We’re changing our “heart posture” really hits home for me.

[@katies6507]

I'm starting the minimalist life. We have way too much!! And its overwhelming

[@TheMinimalMom]

It is overwhelming when you get started!! Keep going it is SO worth it!! ♥️👍😊

[@wanda520]

My advice is set your own pace. The important thing is to keep going no matter how long the journey.

[@barbaram1188]

Keep these videos on for enouragement before and during your decluttering time. Sometimes i get get mentally "Stuck" and overwhelemed, and I think, "Put Dawn on!" The positivity and concise messagss are amazing!❤

[@Michelle-qd9gm]

Katie S good luck with it all you’ll feel great as each bag gets full and out of your house gives you more time for you

[@debrathompson9396]

Wow! I hear (and see) how minimalism has positively changed your lives!! We seem to live in a society where the more “stuff” you have, the happier you should be 😔. Sad, but true. I realize that later in life, but I admire you both for seeing that so young. God bless you both.

[@micheletopolosek8408]

"❤ posture" so true. What is my ❤ tied to?

[@nanettelamb1519]

I am so inspired by you two! Thank you for all you share and for the glimpses into the private areas for your hearts and your lives!❤

[@ladymcdonald12]

I have been listening through all of your videos and I love them. I think I'm about to turn the corner on having my home under control and I'm so excited! Thank you for your videos, the spiritual connections, and the inspiration!

[@abetterlife5120]

Wow! I’ve been listening/ watching your videos for a couple months now and this one has especially resonated with me. I’m in tears over this because I also beat myself up on a daily basis over being messy/disorganized, but I’m starting to see that we may just have too many items in our hone for me to adequately manage. Thank you SO for sharing your journey and your faith! God bless!!🙏🏻💕

[@daisybuchanan5378]

Yes ! This year for the first time I’m getting birthday gifts way ahead, and enjoying it, decorating ( simply ) for holidays and enjoying that, because I have time and mental capacity, and fewer decor items so I love what I have. Thanks ladies ! Amazing improvement in my life.

[@pollydavenport4776]

Thank you for the tips and encouragement....and reminding us who really benefit from our purchases. I'm not a Christian but I used to be...and I remember that story in Acts. It's so wonderful to hear the way you recounted it. You two are special in so many ways.

[@kimberlywalker1015]

Hey, I saw your sweet message.🙂 It's fun encouraging each other, isn't it? I wanted to share with you, that if you've accepted CHRIST as your SAVIOR...you are HIS child for all eternity. JOHN 10:27-30..talks about 'once we're HIS child', "no man is able to pluck them out of the FATHER'S HAND". We still sin...but we can come to HIM and ask for HIS forgiveness.. and, HE freely gives it. 1 JOHN 1:9❤

[@dradkinschiro]

I would encourage you to find a lively church that's seeking Jesus and go for it. As the other lady said once you've accepted Jesus Christ into your heart He's with you.

[@sarahroyer4022]

What a beautiful testimony. Today your sharing brought me to tears because I can totally relate to the overwhelm of 4 young kids and a house to maintain. Thank you for your vulnerability!

[@southernsoul152]

I’ve always really cared for your channel but hearing your beautiful sister speak of God just... made my heart explode with love and gratitude! Thank you for including his grace in your message 🙏🏽💕

[@funnycatsandfriends9268]

I only recently subscribed to your channel and have watched just a few videos to help me get started with decluttering. I have to say that today’s video was so helpful. I LOVE that you tied God’s word into it. It helped me realize that I need the simplicity of a minimalistic lifestyle so I can focus on what’s most important- sharing the love of Christ with my family, friends and community. I won’t invite people over because I don’t want them to see the mess I live in! And I feel like a horrible mom bc now my kids are messy too. I’m going to do what you recommend (peel the onion) and go around the house, room by room with the box to put things to donate and a garbage bag to put things to throw out. It’s simple and easy. I’m also going to challenge myself to do a little each day as well as read the Bible daily! Thank you for this video. I know it sounds “corny” but I was feeling down with myself today and now I feel like I can get a handle on this! Thank you for sharing from your heart. Be blessed!

[@helenebennie3961]

We can all be encouraged by our sisters in Christ. You rock!

[@jenniferbtoo9344]

This was so true and touching. We are made for the eternal! I appreciate you ladies!! May God bless you abundantly! Thank you for sharing each week!! ❤️

[@jodyyates6021]

So inspirational and has helped me get motivated to get into action 🤗 feeling so much better and actually Happy with less stuff 😍 thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rebeccamooney4187]

Such an amazing message, thank you ❤ We are still in the decluttering stages but have made incredible progress and it brings so much peace to our home. A neighbor stopped by unexpectedly last week and I wasn't mortified at the condition of our home, it was such a wonderful feeling to just go to the door and not feel that I had say please excuse the messes. The mental toll that clutter has is unimaginable, I pray that everyone can see the way to this way of living. The concept of having more capacity is such a great way of describing how much you can have room for in your life once you unbury yourself, your family amd your home from the "stuff" that is burdening us. Thank you for encouraging so many of us, sharing your story, sharing His word!! ❤🙏❤

[@robinm.2246]

Thanks, that blessed me and reminded me why I’m doing this!

[@jennied7101]

I'm loving your videos, Dawn. I'm so blessed by the spiritual perspectives that are shared.

[@cathyallanworship3414]

You’re both such a blessing to us! Thank you!🌸💙

[@lorisposato1662]

I have found The Minimal Mom and enjoyed your videos. Watching you with your sister is a whole different level. You two are beautiful people who share love and joy. I am spiritual, but not very much in a religious, prayer like way. I enjoy very much how your sister brings in passages from the Bible and you both interpret them so matter of factly in modern terms. Very relevant! Thank you for such positive reminders.

[@annmorehouse4706]

I love that you share the word of God in your videos with your twin sister. You guys are amazing and you inspire me to keep going on my journey to simplify my house and live peacefully and be a better mom and wife. Thank you, thank you, thank you to both of you!!! God bless! 💜 From Canada 🇨🇦

[@mlcassey]

Love your videos, especially the Sunday ones. I'm a working towards less person, though I don't see myself as a minimalist. I do spiritually feel weight lifted off me when I let go of stuff. God bless you!

[@canonrebel626]

Diana- I always find your tops so tasteful and fun. And just noticed the channel is quickly heading to 200K subscribers! 😄Love you ladies!

[@sydneyhoward5434]

I’m not religious, but I love that you love your sister so much to let her share with your viewers on her faith freely. Very nice

[@laurac1115]

Yes I am so inspired!!! Thank you. Everything you say makes perfect sense & so relatable.

[@thriftytowers7160]

Thx for your encouragement! You are so right - 'stuff' is such a distraction from our eternal purpose. I didn't think of this before.

[@taylormw13]

I love the connection to spiritually changing our hearts! ❤️

[@debrabenson4613]

I've been listening do you ladies for about 6 weeks now. I am 62 years old and just retired a few months back. I've always been pretty organized in my house and my life. But listening to your talks has helped me to realize that it's time to let go of some stuff that takes too much of my precious time away, either cleaning it, or storing it away having to get it in and out for the holidays. Thank you for the reminder that we are Eternal and that is truly where I want to spend my time in God's word and prayer. I pray God God bless both of you!

[@patsavinda1703]

I really enjoy Sunday mornings with both you ladies and all the viewers! I have been working on this for under a year now and never regretted anything I got rid of!! One time I had a box of kitchen items I was never using ready to donate and I was missing lids to a few lock & lock containers....so I was waiting to find them....gave up took the box.....yep a few days later there are the lids lol.... oh well!! thanks for the inspiration enjoy your Sunday!

[@hopeschambach2576]

Thank you so much for sharing... This is super inspiring and I love the spiritual correlation. It is invigorating and puts things in perspective. Making room for what matters most...I love it! Blessings on your day!!

[@julissaolivares6598]

Love you ladies! I think Sundays are my favorite! I never write comments but just wanted to let you know that I am addicted to your videos. They touch my heart! They encourage me to be a better mom and wife. I pray blessings over your family!