A TINY Change to Declutter Holiday Decor Once and for All

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[@TheMinimalMom]

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[@jennifermarques6159]

@The Minimal Mom maybe it's with your valentines day things or patriotic holiday things

[@familyofparsons5354]

@The Minimal Mom Did you use your red tablecloth for a birthday or other event? i know sometimes you use it for birthdays. i dont know if that helps. I hope you find it soon!

[@theoriginaledi]

Hello! I'm not sure whether you'll see this, but I'm trying to contact you regarding further help to you/Dorothy's House but the contact form on your website doesn't appear to be working. Is there a better way to contact you?

[@TheMinimalMom]

@@theoriginaledi oh really? That’s a bummer! We’ll check the form, but in the meantime, feel free to email [e-mail] ❤️

[@maribelquesada5651]

Your front window view, looks like a movie scene

[@keaghank]

We wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate! A tip I have: remove some of the "regular" decorations and place them in the Christmas bin for storage so things feel less cluttered with the holiday decor. Then you just swap them back after Christmas!

[@thesender6321]

Yes, that’s what I do too.

[@reneefcole2973]

I do the same. Change things out. And Thanksgiving day after dinner we get busy decorating 🙂

[@Lickyknee]

Me too 😊

[@stephaniemertz2881]

Great idea!

[@hollypepen4012]

Absolutely! It makes the regular decor feel fresh again once the seasonal decor is put away.

[@tracyscotch159]

A tip for throw pillows: Rather than change them out I made Christmas covers for my regular sofa pillows. I Got some soft, festive holiday flannels on sale and sewed some simple covers. They are easy to store.

[@kanona0115]

Yep! I make or buy covers for existing pillows (my everyday pillows have zipper covers- a requirement when I bought them)- otherwise I don’t have the space to store seasonal pillows. 😊

[@mrsducky3428]

Excellent idea!

[@laurieg6416]

Yes, seasonal pillow covers are great. Wash them after the season, they take almost no space to store, and it looks like I'm really on top of things!

[@jillgott6567]

Great idea

[@brendarobbins8832]

I’ve gotten inexpensive seasonal placemats and hot glued two together to make quick pillows for my front porch chairs. I also buy cheap bed pillows and use the stuffing for the placemat pillows. Gives that little festive look and if anything happens to them, it’s okay.

[@trishredding8009]

I've started my minimalist journey this year. I knew Christmas was going to be a challenge because I have 30 years of accumulated decor. I brought down everything and only put out my favorites. It's very calming not having Christmas decor everywhere and in every room. I gave an extra tree to a friend and sold a bunch on marketplace for basically nothing just to get it out of the house. I was in Hobby Lobby today and people were in full blown Christmas mode filling their carts. I only bought two ornaments for gifts and felt so proud of myself.

[@sharongibilisco1303]

I gave my extra tree and a bunch of lights and ornaments to a family 2 years ago that posted on Facebook that they were trying to make Christmas happen for their daughter and grandchild that had just lost their home. I was so happy that my treasured things were going to make new memories for a family.

[@thefarmista]

@@sharongibilisco1303 that's so perfect!🥺 decluttering is the absolute BEST when our extra can make such a wonderful impact right before our eyes!

[@yougotthis7723]

Oh my gosh I did the same at Hobby Lobby. It was hard though. I had some serious fomo. But I know I had 10+ bins to go through.

[@holly1576]

Tom's cackling, satisfied laugh after the water drained was so hilarious! 😂

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Holly, I loved that too!

[@sweetlady6059]

It so was funny!😂

[@jpetttube]

My mother gave us a handmade Christmas Quilt nearly 30 years ago. The first room I decorate is the primary bedroom with this treasured quilt and a few accent pillows. It always makes me happy to walk into my bedroom during the holidays. Three years ago I made Christmas quilts for each of our five grown children and their families.

[@angelaromolo6517]

I really love Thanksgiving , so I never start decorating the house for Christmas until after that. I think that Thanksgiving deserves its own day

[@kashbash9645]

We have Thanksgiving in October in Canada 👌🏻

[@craigandleaaho6681]

Once Halloween is over I decorate for winter/ Christmas. With the dark days of winter I find the lights really make the house cozy and happy. Just me though. We get a real tree that I usually keep up till it starts losing too many needles

[@loracorwyn3713]

I donate anything that’s left in the bins after I decorate/give away. Not storing it for another year.

[@kimesch9698]

I always decorate on Black Friday while everyone else is out shopping.

[@TTaddicted]

I agree! My grandmother always had a filled cornucopia and ceramic pilgrims. I have ceramic pilgrims that she made for me and I love putting them out. I would also be afraid of getting tired of my Christmas decorations if I put them up right after Halloween. But I understand those who love the Christmas season and want it to last.

[@dannyh9010]

My grandma never had a ton of Christmas specific decorations, but she would take all her wall art/pictures down and wrap them in wrapping paper, bows and ribbons and rehang them. That way, every room had several Christmas decorations, and no need to store anything.

[@texasmimi5566]

Very clever!

[@rosannasauereisen2827]

That is such a great idea! I might just do that with a couple of my pictures.

[@anaalves3658]

Excellent idea ☺️💡👍

[@marcynoble6565]

That is an awesome idea!

[@laurenj.5312]

That's a neat idea!

[@katarzynakolosza1577]

I am from Europe and we decore on last Sunday before Christmas and keep the decore then at least until 6.01. 😊 I just wanted to let you know, that I watch you since one year and today we had company and it only took me 20 minutes to get the house clean and ready 😊 it's such a nice feeling. We are also expecting our 3th child and I am so peaceful because our house feel so much better now. So thankful for your work and heart. It's not just about stuff but also your whole personality. Thank you ♥️

[@natalieeubank4533]

Decor doesn’t have an e

[@flynn1a]

@@natalieeubank4533if I tried to comment in a second language, I’d make a lot more errors than an extra e on decor.

[@texasmimi5566]

@@natalieeubank4533 Don't be the grammar police here.

[@katarzynakolosza1577]

Thank you for learning opportunitie 😊 I will leave the mistake so that others also can learn

[@mindyhein9186]

And 6.01 is January 6, the Epiphany. I didn’t know it was common in Europe to decorate the Sunday before Christmas. Congratulations on your baby!

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

Pre-lit Christmas tree lights usually stop working when the tree gets squished back into the box or bag. After decluttering we got a new pre-lit tree that we can put into the closet still standing. We take off the ornaments and throw a flat twin sheet over it. It has still been lighting for 7 years now.

[@flynn1a]

That’s interesting. I got a pre lit tree 13 years ago and the lights still work. (I hope I’m not jinxing it.). Like you, I just put it in a dry cleaning type bag, all decorated, down in the basement. (I’m way past children years, so I’m over tree decorating from scratch.)

[@bmuseo]

I finally gave up on incandescent, but they are still my favorite. I switched to fairy lights on my tree. It is totally overloaded with about 1200 lights, but it's nice not to see thick wires, it's cheaper to run ⚡, and they all work on one remote. I've crushed them down in the tree for the past 3 years for storage now and have yet to blow a string. Would definitely recommend trying them out. I do have them zip tied and separated by section for easy assembly and tear down.

[@bamagirlce12]

I've had a prelit for 5 years and haven't had any issues with the lights. I keep expecting to have to replace them but it hasn't happened yet.

[@y.peffle2802]

my inlaws do this!

[@oldgeezer2780]

Man-friend mentioned getting a pre-lit, but I was thinking I may want to change the style of lights. (there are new LED lights that are reminiscent of the old style lights, and I'm feeling nostalgic)

[@brandyforras6308]

I vaguely remember one of your boys wanting your grandma's red tablecloth for his birthday celebration. Would it have gotten put with the party supplies or taken to someone house for the party? Sorry, I can't remember more specifics! Do please let us know when and where you find it! I love how you include things like clogged drains and misplaced tablecloths in your videos. It's nice to know you're still human and that we're all just "normal".

[@jenniferrumsey9887]

Yes I also remember you used your red tablecloth for something recently.

[@eggharbor]

Did you use your red tablecloth while making the Bundt cake cookbook? Or could you have taken it to Diane's for your 40th birthday party?

[@wesliegray1772]

Hilarious that complete strangers know where your tablecloth might be! Ha, gotta love the life you live online!

[@CareyCrooker1]

This is great! If only one of you knew where I misplaced my sneakers a week ago, that'd be so helpful! Good thing it's cold here and I can get away with wearing my muck boots everywhere haha.

[@racheldisalvatore]

The best followers, how sweet. ❤

[@rebeccaross1715]

I’m so happy that you’ve been able to raise so much for Dorothy and the women so far!!! That’s awesome!!!

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Well done, Dawn!❤

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Well done, Dawn!❤

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Well done, Dawn!❤

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Well done, Dawn!❤

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Well done, Dawn!❤

[@victoriaelisapeta]

I always get so HYPE when you upload 🎉🤎🤎

[@jessicacislo5847]

Same

[@sara_xoxooo3548]

❤❤me tooooo

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Victoria!

[@audreynolt7069]

Exactly 😆

[@amerwine]

My kids are gone, just me and hubby out in the country. I decluttered everything! The good stuff I gave to the kids the rest, donated. No bins, no hassle, no tree, no problems! No stress.

[@tempusfam]

I love Corbin filling in for Tom with his own little “bye!” 🥰😂🥰😎🥰

[@heatherhoffman8710]

The Nester (aka Myquillyn Smith) has great advice to Winterise your house first, then add Christmas decorations. Winter lasts for the season, but Christmas is only a few weeks. She also says to decorate with your eyes last. Use your other senses first. Smell, taste, sounds, what you touch. She talks to Kendra Adachi on The Lazy Genius podcast about it. Now to flip that on its head and Summer-ise our home as we are in Australia!

[@lindasnow557]

Tom’s laugh was the best when his air compressor solved the plumbing issue! Loved seeing your kids and your beautiful house! Thanks for another great video!

[@goconnor0304]

I am not a minimalist. What I do is to put away any daily ornaments and replace it with Christmas ornaments. I live in a small one bedroom apartment. My bedroom is normally decorated in teals and aqua shades. I didn't want the regular reds and greens in there. So last year, I went to resale shops and looked for table-top decorations that I liked that had whites, blues and creams. This way when I wake up, I don't feel that this room loses the quieter feel that I established.

[@joyindrelie6715]

You sound like a minimalist to me! (Intentional about your stuff, I mean, not necessarily the stark blank white some people associate with minimalism)

[@kathleengaudet1855]

Dawn, a great way to bring holidays to the bedroom is fresh flowers. Carnations in red and white with some greenery are a longer lasting cut flower, or even a poinsettia. They would look nice on the table between your chairs.

[@Noodleandthepoodles]

Use caution if you have pets.... poinsettias (and mistletoe and other winter plants) are toxic to them .

[@lesliedarwinobrienobrien1457]

Dear Dawn thank you for all the authenticity and support! We have a truly minimalist tree in our living room. I hang lights from the ceiling and pool them in a puddle on the floor in a circle. Christmas is really about seeing the light. Believe it or not, it is beautiful.

[@Christine-fx6py]

After finding through the years it has been difficult for me to declutter Christmas decor in Dec with so much going on, I planned in Dec 2021 that in Sept 2022 I would declutter said Christmas decor. I worked on it for a few weeks and boxed up donations and put in my trunk right away. I did wait to donate until end of Oct when places start accepting Christmas decor but it was out of the house. Starting to decorate today and it is a joy and breeze to find everything in each designated bin and with the clutter and excess gone. Dawn has changed my life. I've been decluttering a downsized home for 4 years now and the peace is emerging!

[@gabrielleconnelly3324]

Dawn, the effort you put into your weekly videos does not go unnoticed! You have taught me so much!

[@ikrobiee]

I decorate our living room with our christmas tree, 2 snow filled jars with fairy lights on our bookshelves, candle lights in all the windows, a snowflake garland with fairy lights in the kitchen and a Santa soap dispenser in the bathroom. For outside, I hang a wreath on our railing and on our front door. That’s it!

[@Texasmom]

I’m working so hard to declutter and downsize my Christmas decor, but it’s hard. And now hobby lobby has put all their fall decor on 75% off and the Christmas is already 60 % off. The struggle is real. Love and blessings from Texas. Your videos always inspire me to do better.

[@dannhorne9782]

Stay out of Hobby Lobby!

[@brg2743]

Any decorations that you really don't use, someone at Goodwill might love it for Christmas who couldn't get it with inflation

[@juliebrooke6099]

If you don’t buy any that’s 100% off. Bargain! I’m sure you already have more than plenty.

[@christined2495]

@@dannhorne9782 so true, they built a hobby lobby 5 min from my home, it’s sooooo tempting

[@dianasimplifies]

Stay out of the stores! ❤

[@kaylaf1205]

We always wait until after thanksgiving, and we try to decorate for advent first and then slowly bring out the Christmas decor as it gets closer 😊 then we leave it up until epiphany or later!

[@gabriellemona32]

This is what we do as well. The kids have started to love the Advent period of preparation and anticipation. Also, that way we can celebrate the twelve days of Christmas which begin on Christmas and not be tired of Christmas and the decor by January. :) Either way, Christmas is a beautiful season. :)

[@julie9299]

@@gabriellemona32 This is what we do here too. We don't want to miss out on advent, the waiting and preparing is beautiful, magical and a life skill of delaying gratification. And then we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas and Epiphany

[@amandab.6815]

I love the concept of accepting the season of life we are in. We don't fall into the "fantasy self" trap, we don't have to feel guilty or like we are missing out. This us our current season, and it is good!

[@TheSwissChalet]

Amen!

[@daniellebollman447]

I love how delighted Tom was with his air compressor! :)

[@carrieb5776]

What a wonderful thing you did for the women down in Mexico, Dawn! Thanks for being awesome!💜 I always enjoy your videos.

[@IRISHLASS273]

ONLY GOD IS AWESOME.

[@carrieb5776]

@@IRISHLASS273 I agree that God is awesome, whatever "God" is. However, there are many things on this planet that are awesome, and Dawn is one of them! Please don't try to take my compliment away from her and place it on your God. If God was the only awesome one, then he himself would have drilled a well for those women in Mexico who deserve to have a basic necessity of life, water! But instead, He works in "mysterious ways" through Miss Dawn here, to do wonderful things! SHE did a wonderful, AWESOME thing and deserves the credit for that! "God" has graced her with the wonderfulness that is her and she shares that with us, and models how good humans should behave. I truly appreciate that. If you'd like to spread the word of God more effectively, maybe try something else. That just put me off. Sorry! Lol

[@marshavesta7091]

We just dealt with a slow kitchen sink two nights ago. Opened trap under the sink, and used the snake to open up clogged pipes. Also washed out some pipes. It took awhile, and had to snake a great distance, but eventually my husband broke through the crud. Figure its been many years since we did this. Now the water swirls down the drain! Very exciting! 😅

[@mindyu8324]

I love how gently your daughter handles everything.

[@UppityRib]

For me, when it comes to seasonal decor, LESS IS MORE. When a space is decorated to the hilt, not only is it a lot of work (hang, clean, store, etc.), it's also visually overwhelming -- which, for me, detracts from the enjoyment. When I put out just a few fave items, I get the best of both worlds: a warm, festive yet relaxing sanctuary.

[@beachcruising4607]

I decluttered my Christmas stuff this year and got a couple new decorations that offer more visual impact with less storage space requirements, I got some red and white beaded decor that really makes the room feel festive but is so small to store and then I downsized my Christmas village to just two houses my kids love, I also got a few strings of fairy lights and they make everything feel amazing at night! I don’t have anything that I don’t love now and that’s a good feeling!

[@lb9549]

We are struggling with the village. We have accumulated a lot of houses and my kids used to love it. However, they're 9 and 12 and now seem to love it for only a day or so. It takes my husband hours to set up so we're thinking of skipping but the tradition is so hard to break! We also moved into a house with no formal dining room (where we put it up in our previous house) so we don't even have the space! The struggle is real ❤️

[@beachcruising4607]

@@lb9549 It’s hard, I think when the burden outweighs the joy it’s time to make changes but I know traditions are really hard to break. I had my kids pick their 2 favorite houses and I kept those.

[@beachcruising4607]

@@DH-qz2so are you saying you have 40 houses or you got rid of 40 and still have more? Lol either way you should do what you enjoy!

[@vjc4502]

Tom's prideful laugh is precious! I will declutter Cmas after Tgiving, when I open the bins. I'm not willing to push Thiving for the sake of decorations. We have much to be thankful for.

[@marybethsteinel4466]

I am an after Thanksgiving girl! I love fall and fall decor. I actually do Advent then the week before Christmas I put up the tree. We do the 12 days from Christmas through Epiphany. I have downsized what I own. My adult daughter has her Christmas stuff. My young adult son’s items are still here. His nutcracker collection, special ornaments etc. once h3 is married and they have a house, they will leave mine.

[@elizabethdirks6533]

Tom's excitement over his air pump was wonderful. 🥰 I love that you added the drain adventure into this video.

[@ilibertyi]

Your family is too sinkin' cute!!! We decorate the weekend after Thanksgiving. I was an empty nester, but 6 months after my three daughters moved out, my elderly parents moved in. That was almost 9 years ago, and they're 88 now!! So, it's just the three of us again. Time to declutter the heck outta my Christmas decorations!! Thank you for the encouragement.

[@codenameblazer]

I love how you took ur sink issue and created a solution for us all. Someone else could have this problem and remember ur video. Very realistic 😊I appreciate that.

[@cookshackcuisinista]

I love it when Tom makes an appearance in whatever capacity!

[@bananaanna1373]

Me too. He’s been dropping by less than he had for quite a while.

[@cr293737]

I think the one holiday that needs a 'minimalism break' is Christmas. Sure, I get stressed when decorating! But we all LOVE the results. My kids are teens and if I pared down to your level, I'd hear about it. (Each bed gett a holiday pillow and it makes us all very happy.)

[@DonnaCookAuthor]

Sounds like you're in the green zone for you and having fun! :-)

[@JB-wp2gn]

Tom’s giddy reaction to the air compressor working was adorable! 😂

[@kejessup]

I am laying in bed watching this video in June fighting a flu bug…but I recently started the decluttering process and this video gives me hope. I don’t want to be overwhelmed at Christmas-ever again. I want a simple Christmas and this is a great example to follow!

[@susanmunoz7688]

Dawn, isn’t it wonderful that after decluttering you hardly ever lose anything? I am sure you will probably find your grandmother’s tablecloth mixed in with something else red😊

[@pamwood3956]

I love how gentle and precise Tom was with the top of the tree. It all turned out beautiful yet looks so simple. Every year I try to pare down my decor.

[@RaeC]

I am stuck in the house because of a winter storm. We already have five feet and it’s not over yet. So I am doing some decluttering. I got rid of two trash bags worth of donations. Now I love to decorate so I still have 9 bins. But I got it down to 8. But that’s inside and out and I decorate every room. Getting excited to keep going though and clear out my basement. Enjoy the day. ❄️

[@suebarnard1734]

Go you! ❤it!

[@rachelriddle8387]

I think I'm weird because I enjoy decluttering. I've been on this journey for more than a year now and when I get rid of something it excites me. YES! One less thing in my house!

[@adriennehart7453]

I literally put out all my decor besides my tree just an hour ago. And was sitting here thinking this is lovely and festive but not overwhelming. And then this video popped up. 😆 appreciate all you do, Dawn! Trying your chocolate bundt cake recipe tonight!

[@juliaorgantini9412]

I haven't decorated yet for Christmas. The plan was to get that done during my 4 day Thanksgiving vacation. It's Sunday afternoon and it hasn't happened yet, it might still happen today. When my kids moved out of the house, we started rotating who hosts the various holiday meals. At that time, my husband and I brought out ALL of our decorations and let the kids pick what they wanted. The decorations that I have used the past few years fit in one small drawer in my living room and the tree is stored in a sweater box in my craft room. The 2' tree that I use holds ornaments made by my high school biology teacher and by my father. My father taught at the same school and our families were friends. The redware ornaments from my biology teacher were our Christmas Cards from them over the years. My father made hand tooled leather goods and I turned the leather jewelry he made into ornaments. The tree skirt is some crochet work created by my great, great, great grandmother.

[@pstogs516]

The lights on our 15 year old pre-lit tree are now seriously dim, if they light up at all. I really like the shape of my tree, so I just put extra lights on it.

[@amandacowgill]

I love decorating with things we use. I swap out pillow covers, shower curtain, hand and soap pumps for holiday ones.

[@lagunagrl2687]

Dawn, It would be really awesome to see a clip of Dorothy’s reaction when she’s given with the gift of the well/cash!! I think it would be a blessing for all us ! Happy Thanksgiving !🦃🙏🏻❤️

[@pattireznik5547]

Love the way you incorporate help from the kiddos, win-win!

[@JMadonna]

I’m having surgery the day after Thanksgiving (when I normally decorate for Christmas) so I will be putting up my decorations and tree this weekend.

[@ritadyer3770]

Hope your surgery goes well

[@JMadonna]

@@ritadyer3770 Thank you!

[@JMadonna]

@@johill1174 Thank you!

[@joannnewton82]

SO nice to see Tom again. I’ve been missing him in your videos!

[@monaleencabaron3694]

I am in the green for a couple of years now because I’ve minimised a lot and been very intentional on what I loved. It’s very exciting to decorate for Christmas (which we’re doing today) because everything in our bins will get used and they are our best stuff, they are beautiful and we love every single one. But it took a few Christmases to get here. It wasn’t an overnight process for me coz I love Christmas and all the decorations. Thanks for all your tips and inspiration, Dawn!! 😊

[@vzeimen]

Wow, that air compressor trick was brilliant! It really does make sense because that's basically what a plunger does, dislodges a clog using pressure, either air or water.

[@jennyksslr]

Our plumber said to fill the sink with super hot water then pull the plug.... The pressure of a full sink of hot water will help clear the pipes

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

A few years ago I was set to declutter Christmas decor and I managed to declutter 3 small items. The year after that I decluttered two big bins worth. I guess I had to mull it over for awhile.

[@KellyEJW]

My tolerance level is: do I want to expend the energy it will take to take all of this down and pack it away?

[@TheMinimalMom]

Oh that's a really good way to look at it, too!

[@dustinmelissahill7156]

My answer to that will always be no 😂 but my family loves it so it gets done anyway

[@juliatepe5760]

Absolutely! I use a lot of textiles my mom and I have made over the years such as mini quilts, wall hangings, afghans. The fold up easily. I have to declutter a little Christmas every year as friends gift me some every year. All holiday/seasonal decorating is limited to great room area and a red quilt on our bed.

[@amymartin1641]

Def in the red right now. My mom passed away and I took all her decor or my dad would have taken it to goodwill…. But now I’m in the middle of figuring out what works for my house and what I actually like. Thanks for this video. ♥️ I feel like social media pushes more more more decor and it gets so overwhelming!

[@victoiredl4571]

Having Tom as a guest star creates the funniest videos 😂 Love you both 😘

[@luvwcsocful]

I am one of those who has/had a TON of Christmas totes! I listened to your video on Christmas and asked self what do I want my Christmas to be like. LESS STRESSFUL was my first thought. So when I asked husband to get the Christmas totes out, he got stressed out, I got stressed out, and it hit me, this is a good place to start. I put out all the things I love first, the I just packed all the leftovers that I didn't use last year and didn't use this year back in the totes and donated them! Man it was hard, but now two weeks later, I don't miss it! Or the stress around it!

[@kathyhirsh9687]

I definitely plan on using your tips for holiday decorations. I find the Christmas ornaments particularly challenging to declutter. I don't currently decorate the bedrooms. Last year, instead of buying holiday pillows that are impossible to store flat, I bought holiday throw pillow covers that zip on. Covering my current pillows kept me from overwhelming my storage and space. It felt festive and they store flat. A couple of snowflake throw pillows really made a difference!

[@bellaluce7088]

I love Christmas so much I watched this in July! ; - D I buy a fresh wreath for inside now instead of a tree for that lovely real pine scent with fewer needles. *TIPS FROM THE VIDEO:* 1) A separate container for sentimental Christmas items; 2) Kitchen gloves to fluff artificial tree branches; 3) Pops of red for festive impact; 4) Zig zagging colors between shelves. *Christmas is magic!* 😃❤🎄

[@lareelongtin5129]

Your home looks so beautifully decorated for Christmas!🎄❤💚🦌🛷🎁🎅🏻🔔 Glad Tom got your sink working again, love how happy he was about his Milwaukee tool!😀🙌🏻 I hope you're able to find your grandma's tablecloth soon!😊🙏🏻 Happy Thanksgiving Dawn, Tom, and everyone reading this!🥧🦃😃🤍✨️

[@elizabethl4722]

I am gifting my son-in-law the compressor. All of his tools are milwaukee.

[@dlynch1898]

Thanks💕and happy thanksgiving 🦃to you from California 🌴🌞👍🏻

[@carolinerambles3885]

So nice to be able to relate to someone else over Christmas decorations and just finding it stressful and keeping it fairly simple and not too overwhelming or time consuming to set up and maintain 💖💗

[@julesa870]

Thanks, Dawn! I just purchased my bundt cake cookbook and see that you've raised over $44k!!!! Way to go! Thanks for being a willing vessel for God; He is using you in many, mighty ways! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! :)

[@christinegrosh8271]

I love that you’re raising money for a well for Dorothy’s House. Every year at Christmas I purchase a share of a deep well through World Vision. Clean water is so important and needed.

[@natalievoyles9435]

Last year I decluttered! Now I only decorate my porch, fireplace, and put up a tree. My tree is 9 ft and this year we just left out the middle section and it looks perfect! I do have pillow covers for my normal couch pillows. So I put two on my bed and two in the living room. Red pops do the trick! That’s a great tip!

[@jeremymays1446]

All my pre-lit trees are still working I’ve had them for 16 years. I got them at Home Depot Black Friday special. They have them every year. Declutter Christmas decorations a few years back and I put out exactly what I have. The house is festive and everyone enjoys it. 🌲 ❤

[@mamadahling]

Check your party ware bin for the tablecloth.

[@lynningram9171]

That made me cry that you have raised that much for the well already! Amazing!

[@kims914]

We start decorating the day after Thanksgiving. Please let us know when you find the tablecloth (and where). I think I speak for everyone that the suspense is killing us.

[@k.novotny1180]

We (meaning ME--my husband doesn't really want to be involved in it) never decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving. We've been minimizing for almost seven years, and we're down to two medium-sized bins, a tree in a box, and a wreath bag! (We retired to our smaller, forever home in 2017, and despite bailing out a lot before the move, we have steadily weeded out even more Christmas decorations each year. Most of what we have left we've had for DECADES--mostly sentimental stuff.) Once in a while, I get something charming for the tree or table, but mostly I get scented candles, etc., that give us the scent memories that make us think of Christmases past, when our parents were still here & the kids were young. It's amazing how much seasonal scents bring a rush of memories to mind!

[@BrendaHendrickson]

Oh, Dawn! You have such a gift for articulating the “stuff of life” while presenting a clear path forward. ❤ I’ve simplified quite a bit, but I see now that I’m still in the orange. I’m on my way to green this weekend…! 💃🏼

[@TheNerdistheWord]

I used draino for year and clogs always came back until a spend the $10 on the zep for clogged drains and it worked so much better and you need only half the tiny bottle. It’s incredible.

[@jacquelinepetersen9061]

So exciting that Dorothy fundraiser is giving a well to much needed families. Congrats on that Dawn. As far as your red table cloth, maybe ask your Mom and Diana if maybe you did lend it to them. Simple decorating for the holidays is a great idea. You've given us incentive to de-clutter more of our holiday decor. Thanks for sharing !! Your kids are adorable. Always fun to see them.

[@joannemazurek9075]

When our sinks get backed up, I always use the wet dry vac and it sucks out what's creating the clog. It is almost always the bathroom sink that gets clogged. Hair and gunk are usually the culprits. We need to purchase one of those air compressors. Because we have four house cats, are adopting two rescue dogs (making it a total of three dogs in our home) and we are still trying to declutter the house, we are not planning on decorating. Last year we mostly stayed focused on the True meaning of Christmas without the decorations. We had each other, the Lord and our home and furbabies. It was one of the best Christmases ever.

[@juliejackman2649]

Love that you're building them a well!💕 True meaning of Christmas! 🎄

[@sherryharding5792]

Such an awesome deed Dawn knowing how you are contributing towards Dorothy's goals. Its such a great idea and your book looks so fun. I wish i could get one myself but i live in Malaysia and it would b too expensive but this not about me. I enjoy watching your channel and so happy that Tom solved you sink problem. Lastly, your christmas deco turned out beautiful. Say a prayer to St. ANTHONY and im sure youll find your grandma's tablecloth.

[@davidprazynski6045]

Debbi here. My hubby and I are almost empty nesters. I found that the annual hanging ornaments on the tree was no longer enjoyable, so I solved the problem by wiring them onto the tree. Then I just store the entire tree in a storage bag in the basement until the next year. It takes five minutes to unbag the tree, fluff the branches and plug in. Done! I have streamlined household decorations also. I love your idea about using color in a zigzag pattern. That makes sense.

[@mamallamaandthelittles]

I was a bit overwhelmed this year thinking of how much help I need to do everything so I simplified as I unpacked. I have almost no decor peices around the house but each bedroom has a skinny tree, I have a garland, wreath and our Christmas tree in the living area and it's a very small living area so it feels very festive without clutter :) I love reading the comments, it's a great group!

[@DebKastner]

Bless you for recommending Helix. ALL the difference in the world!!!

[@AP-gz6nq]

I’m starting to decorate with more natural things, like evergreen branches, pine cones, and ribbon. It’s gotten to the point where I walk into the store and all the Christmas stuff just looks like junk and clutter.

[@sarahmtrager]

I love how happy that air compressor makes your husband

[@kathyalberts2559]

Hi, I have followed you for a few years now. Got rid of 50% of our belongings. Yep! Six months ago I went through all the xmas decorations. And decided to give away the tree (we used it for 10 years and twinkle lights still working and then shipped it together with decorations to the Philippines to a family without a tree. They have had it up since September and all the people in the street just love it. I then found another family who did not have a tree last year in my neighborhood so I gave them one of our smaller trees with decorations for them to decorate. So what did we do. We had a family meeting and decided to order a new one off Amazon with new decorations. We simplified it to a more adult decore. We are out of the kiddy season. We plan to have it up and my eldest daughter has invited her adult friends for drinks and eats. And yes doing a xmas date dunbt cake (everyone loves it). , charcuterie boards etc. Move with the seasons of life.

[@cynthiawhitcomb1780]

One simple thing to do in the bedroom is Christmas bedding. It looks lovely and it’s functional. It only comes out for holidays. My kids loved it when the bedding came out-it meant Christmas was coming 🎄

[@rachela.5311]

I'm so proud of myself for decluttering my holiday bins! I'm down to one Fall/Halloween bin and one Christmas bin! I only decorate the living room, and we have an advent wreath on our dining room table.

[@maryswisher3358]

I did cluttered my Christmas stuff last year I brought everything over to my son and daughter-in-law’s house and we went through it all together. Also, I brought my parents Christmas decorations, as well, because my mom has already passed away and my dad moved into assisted living. It brought some sweet memories for my son and he shared the different gadgets and decorations with my grandchildren and shared all the memories with them it was so nice to see. They went through and kept what they wanted and then donated what they didn’t want. I live by myself and so, like you, I love going to other places and see all the beautiful decorations. I enjoy it more because I know I don’t have to clean it up! As far as your red tablecloth, the first thing I thought of being that it is red we have a lot of holidays that can cover a red tablecloth. Just wondered if you might have put it in another holiday box? Thank you for all you do, Dawn!! ❤

[@rebeccablashock3829]

I love the way it looks! I am in the green-ish area for my decorations (major declutter with you last season). Won't be decorating this year though, as (long) travel is planned over the holidays. (Enjoying your decorations and next year here will be so special!) So, great to see you and your family (lovely Maggie and sneaky Corbin and Tom w/ air compressor sink the win)! Please let us know where the red tablecloth is... Thanks! :D

[@valentineyoung7504]

We have a sieve which fits into our sink drain. It's on the side I rinse so any veggie peelings, coffee grounds etc. Easily get caught and I dump it out in the compost container or garbage. It helps to stop bits and pepieces from going down the drain. Thank you Dawn for the gift suggestions. I chose the journal kit for my 14 year old granddaughter. I would never have thought of it myself. Blessings and love.

[@rachelr.3587]

I feel like I’m in the green area! But I do feel like I could declutter a little bit of my Christmas decorations! 😄

[@melissanorrbom4734]

Last year I reorganized our bins and filled a whole one with ornaments I felt like I was keeping out of obligation. I had so many from childhood or gifts that I had no attachment to and still could fill a tree with our favorites that we’ve gotten as adults and a family! It was too late to donate Christmas stuff last year so I will donate it in the next week or so. I have been thinking I need to transfer it to a cardboard box but I’ve just decided they can take the Rubbermaid tote too. I hope this gets me closer to the green side of the scale this year.

[@shannonmcmullen3916]

I think I say this often but what a fun video!! I get so excited when I see the notification on my phone for your videos!!!

[@robinsonsontheroll5482]

I live in a suburban neighborhood so we decorate the outside more than the inside, which I LOVE. I have bins of lights. I definitely have paired down my inside decor.

[@gittofam6919]

Am I the first?! I love getting to watch Dawn on Tuesdays and Fridays 😊

[@TheMinimalMom]

I think you are!!! I wish I had a prize! ;) Thank you!!!!!

[@gittofam6919]

@@TheMinimalMom that’s ok - the prize is getting to see your videos and learn from you :) our simplified house is such an amazing blessing - and the reason I’m able to sit and put my feet up when my baby is napping, instead of needing to tidy up ;)

[@AZHITW]

My last pre-lit tree was purchased in 2016, the bottom section lights died the third year, so I pulled all the good bulbs, threw away the bottom layer of branches, modified the base of the tree, and turned my nine-foot tree into a 7.5-foot tree. It's still working after seven years.

[@j.m.7056]

Great save! Clever for sure!

[@shannonengelken4629]

Just ordered the beautiful cookbook and it is so fun to look through the recipes that you have beautifully displayed in my digital download. Also so happy to contribute and donate for Dorothy and her community! God bless you Dawn and your family! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!❤❤

[@fitwithdiana]

Years ago I went through and condenses all my stuff into ONE bin and ... IT! IS! AWESOME!!!!!

[@ellenhawkins128]

I like to go with a festive, wintry decor without the traditional red and green, so Christmas decorating is more of a smooth transition and isn’t different from my minimalist home decor colors. (Black, white, gray, natural and stained woods.)

[@jillrector8568]

Dawn. What an amazing Bundt Cake recipe download!!! I can tell how much work and effort you put into the publication!! The pictures, how to decorate, and how to freeze is above and beyond. Plus the proceeds going to such a great cause is the true blessing from your hard work. Thanks for sharing and caring. At the end of each video when you say you love all of us subscribers it’s very genuine and reciprocal. God Bless You and your family.

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

I've pared down our decorations over the years, so I feel that I'm more in the green zone. What I don't understand is why people begin even thinking, let alone doing, the actual decorating until after Thanksgiving. What's happening to holidays that they become squished together rather than enjoying each one individually. The week after Thanksgiving is the earliest I would ever decorate. What do others think?

[@juliatepe5760]

Always after Thanksgiving as we host Thanksgiving.

[@reneegagnier3226]

Do what brings you joy. If having pretty lights and decorations in mid-November make the onset of winter more enjoyable for some, that does not affect enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving meal.

[@rosywilson3076]

I try not to think about Christmas until after my daughter’s birthday mid-November. It’s hard tho with the shops crammed with Christmas stuff!

[@dhatch04]

I’ve never decorated before Thanksgiving before. I might have considered it this year if I felt well, mainly bc my 3 year old has mentioned it and is excited about Christmas and remembers the decorations from last year. Seeing his excited anticipation makes me excited. 😊 Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday since I was a teenager (I’m 28). Christmas may be taking over that spot now that I’m a mama.