Decluttering "Just In Case" items (Starring Justin Case!)

It's easy to declutter trash and things that we clearly aren't using, but what about things for someday? Or items we just aren't sure if we'll need in the future? Introducing Mr. Justin Case to help us navigate this tricky territory!
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[@TheMinimalMom]

Isn't Tom a good sport!?! And yes, I do have that many throw pillows, fluffing my nest!!! ;) I hope you have a great day!!! - Dawn

[@anniefenter8697]

The Pillows!! 🤣🤣

[@Nan-59]

Good sport?! I'm pretty sure he had more fun with it than you did!!! 😆😆😆

[@sbellalopez9284]

Just in case, you guys are so funny🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣!!

[@silverflame_firebug]

He's such a good sport. You two work so well together.

[@simonen6788]

The "Justin Case" got me 🤣🤣🤣 best video!!

[@sheilaenglish7329]

Tom throwing pillows at you and exposing you as a pillow hoarder was hilarious 😂

[@angelajohnson4245]

"These aren't all of them"... 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheWay-_Revelation-3.3]

They just kept coming! 🤣🤣🤣

[@zeesworld3371]

😂 I think my partner also does not shy away from letting everyone n anytime anywhere about my blanket hording😂 I can bet my life he will just start if topic of blankets comes up.. he holds my hand now while we visit bedding section in any store

[@schnder1]

Haha... we all have our issues! 😂

[@jennaalce4016]

Anyone else think Tom was going to be hiding in the bathroom vanity and pop out? Too cute guys.

[@jodierdmann2078]

Lol! I was waiting for him to be curled up in there.

[@AndreaSooHill429]

I did think that until I remembered how tall Tom is... I thought nope

[@aliciasmith8401]

Yes!!!!

[@michelleprice5945]

Yes!! 🤣🤣

[@sundoesshine8583]

yees!

[@stephaniezetterberg269]

I saw a quote awhile back that said “throw pillows are the stuffed animals of adult women”. 😂 I like to fluff my nest as well!

[@maribelquesada5651]

For me it was baskets… I let that go 😂😂

[@wendybeattie6935]

I LOVE throw pillows

[@djfloyd7829]

😂 I never thought of it that way! Maybe some truth to this.

[@cltinturkey]

I'll pass on the throw pillows, but earrings. You can never have enough earrings! (Yes, I have just two ears.)

[@AmythefirstA]

Lol, I just threw out most of our throw pillows because the first thing the kids do every morning is throw them on the floor! Plus they were getting stained and dirty and grossing me out. I kept the one with a removable cover so I can wash it!

[@doubleh119]

This is THE BEST!! I think I’m going to make “Justin Case” labels to put on items during my next decluttering just to make it super visible how many things I’m keeping “just in case.”

[@ПавлинаЖелева-л6б]

Love this idea! You can write dates and it will work like the quarantine boxes

[@bethlytle7146]

So thankful for you and Cas and Dana. 43yrs of "inventory" leaving........ slowly but surely.

[@kimauvenshine4837]

“You can unsubscribe to Minimal Mom…” it’s not often I literally lol on KZbin, but That line made me LOL!

[@Lesh004]

Right! I actually lol also! And “on my gosh! That’s a lot of pillows”. And I can’t even get my husband to allow me to get a single throw pillow. I was allowed a body pillow for our bedroom. But that’s it. 😂

[@ajmanwaring9323]

Every time I think, “I’ll keep it, just in case”, I hope I think of Tom popping out of random places and get rid of said item! Thanks for being a good sport, Tom!

[@beverlyhodos5170]

What I hear is I've been letting "Justin Case" live here rent free, for years or decades. Humor & helpful, I can appreciate. Alright Mister you've been warned.

[@alyssarooney8942]

Thank you for this wisdom. I have an extremely hard time with this. "Justin Case" syndrome runs deep in my family. My mother and grandparents lived in communist Cuba where they often went hungry and simple things like toothpaste were scarce, so when they finally escaped to the states, they developed a serious hoarding tendency. My siblings and I were sort of indoctrinated into this way of thinking: "What if we lose our freedoms? What if the country becomes communist and you can no longer buy things? What if, what if, what if?" The Justin Case method is based on an underlying fear of the unknown, which can be difficult to resolve. However, I really believe it's not worth it to live with a burden of belongings out of fear and anxiety about the future. It's better to trust in Jesus and live in freedom, knowing our Heavenly Father takes care of us no matter what.

[@shellbell2167]

I completely agree. I have a hard time with “just in case” as well b/c I grew up extremely poor and you always learned to hold onto things b/c you never knew if you would be able to afford it again. I still have the same mindset now.

[@JamieM470]

@@shellbell2167 Yes! And that mindset was reinforced during 2020, when you couldn't find rubbing alcohol and toilet paper in the stores. Now there are videos telling us that this year flour, sugar, rice, etc are going to be scarce & hard to come by. I refuse to participate in the panic, stress, and anxiety. I think we'll all be just fine.

[@deewarner3809]

Amen, sista. Jesus lives us and will care for us. He has promised.

[@karena.4977]

😂 I thought Tom was going to pop out of the bathroom cabinet! What a great skit

[@loisyoung4662]

I did too!! 🤣

[@jamiehowell9095]

I was wondering about that too! I would have been VERY impressed! 🤣

[@mrsducky3428]

Me three!

[@springrain777]

Yes me too!!! 😂😂😂

[@Julie-rc7wl]

I was disappointed when he didn't. 😂

[@PattyYarbro]

This is MY FAVORITE of years of your videos! Both bc it truly is my own biggest 'hang up' & also bc seeing the two of you interacting in this super Fun loving way- makes my heart happy for your marriage & for your children. Bless you Dawn. You are a bright soul, helping others in a very real way.

[@ginasobota5088]

I never laughed so hard as when Tom started throwing pillows "JUSTIN CASE". Hilarious!!! 🤣

[@cynthiameinhardt3315]

I completely agree…hilarious ☺️

[@denisev.1217]

Me too!!

[@stacyfausett5436]

Yesssssss

[@jenniferc7005]

Me too!🤣

[@mariacabrera2850]

He's a good sport!! "Justin Case"🤣

[@susannef6008]

You are perfekt. I am german, 67 YEARS OLD; and just now I am learning how to somplifie my home, my life. THANKS SO MUCH111

[@lornapope5681]

Hardest stuff for me is actually the stuff you never show on your channel. We struggle with tools, screws, gardening supplies, decorating supplies, DIY stuff mainly.

[@JudyWeeston]

I struggled with baking pans and supplies for holiday baking. I started listening to you last year and finally last week I let all that go. No one in my family wants to make cut out cookies including my granddaughter. They are happy with bar cookies. I feel relieved. It was my tradition with my mom and sister and they are gone, time to move forward.

[@roxannewhite9554]

This video had me laughing so hard 😂😂😂 “You’re hoarding pillows, Minimal Mom!!!!” 😂 Such great points though! My just in case items are those one-use kitchen gadgets!

[@priscillamerrow996]

I died 🤣

[@lauranewman564]

So funny! And I was literally wishing for a cherry pitter this morning. I haven't used one since the 90's and there is absolutely no way I wish I still had the old one. I'm just going to use a knife.

[@roxannewhite9554]

@@lauranewman564 😂😂 I have a cherry pitter I’ve never used… and a shrimp peeler and a tofu press… I swear, I follow your advice in other areas of my house & life, Dawn! Time to follow this video!

[@aliblue3605]

So Hillarious

[@bobbihofacker2706]

And the cherry on top 🍒 The Wayfair commercial during the video with Kelly Clarkson ordering throw pillows because you can never have to many 🤣

[@crystalk7643]

Okay you two, this was THE funniest video! When Tom addresses you as “Minimal Mom” while burying you with your pile of throw pillows, hilarious! I just really enjoy you guys being so real. This definitely enlightened my perspective and I so appreciate your guidance through these (many) decluttering stages. I’m going to see those name tags ALL over my house. Another very helpful video. Thanks for the laughs!

[@makingahomemaker]

I laughed so hard when Tom popped out of the closet, and even harder when he was under the bed!! 🤣🤣 Love you two!! 😄

[@NBush-nz8ph]

❤️

[@GrandmaBsBusyLife]

My favorite part was when he was under the bed!

[@Merrileeward]

“YOU SPENT MONEY ON THAT!” 🤣

[@paulahuff7438]

This is one of my favorite videos! I also thought Tom was going to pop out of the cabinet!😂 My parents lived through the depression & kept everything! But didn't realize the extent until after they both where in Heaven. After my daddy passed my mother would not let me go through his things. She passed away in 2022, 12 years after him. For the past year I have been going through their belongings. Paper work from the 1950's, 6 closets of clothes of all sizes, etc. They even kept broken items in the outdoor shed! I guess those items were the"Justin Case" a part was needed for another item. I get the tendency to keep everything honestly & trying so hard to break it! Not only am I trying to declutter, I'm also battling the sentimental aspect of the items I'm decluttering. Everytime I begin to declutter an area and get overwhelmed, I pull up one of your videos to encourage me during the daunting task! This video gave me not only the encouragement needed for today, it gave me a great big chuckle that was much needed! Thank you so much Dawn for all your videos and Tom "Justin Case" too!

[@beckyb9078]

A couple of years ago I recognized that, although I was pretty minimal, I was susceptible to trying out new hair care products that I ended up not liking and then also not throwing out. So I made a rule: if you purchase a hair care product, you have to use it up before you go back to what you love. Well…, as you might imagine, I’ve purchased a new product exactly once in the last 2 years. I didn’t like but I used it and learned a lesson. I’m 64 and still getting it figured out ladies!

[@sarahsmom1002]

Dawn to Tom: "We're heading out to the garage after this" [i.e. the pillow throwing]. One of my new favourite videos for sure!!! Love the mix of decluttering wisdom combined with humour. Living in the Right Here, Right Now is something I'm really trying to work on this year. The Minimal Mom has been & continues to be a huge inspiration for me!!

[@Mamacatwoman]

Yes, I will show this to my husband... and he'll tease me, until he hears Dawn say "We're heading out to the garage after this!" ha ha ha... he won't have much to say....

[@daphnemooney6602]

“Justin Case” is why I declutter when my husband is at work!

[@sheriminer5207]

Tom has really gotten comfortable in front of the camera! Loved this!

[@april2544]

Great!! Now every time I question something I’m going to picture Tom as “Justin Case” giving me the excuses to keep it. Lol

[@TheMinimalMom]

That was the goal, lol!!!!

[@pinkminx4630]

Thank you Tom for making my husband realize my 6 throw pillows are not that bad 😄

[@lynnetteward5063]

This was wonderful. Yes, Tom is a good sport. A Husband that will do anything for his wife is such a blessing!

[@juliemiller4704]

😂😂😂Tom and the pillows…the best ever. Justin Case though. The struggle is real.

[@shellydavis4157]

I made such a mistake telling my husband, “You’ve got to watch this! Dawn & Tom are so fun in it!” My husband has been harassing me with “Justin Case’s” ever since!!! 😂🤣😂

[@Daringtobemyself]

Too hilarious! Did you get rid of any of your "Justin case items?"

[@LilCraftyNook]

We just watched this together tonight! 😂😂

[@JamieM470]

Be thankful! My husband is the opposite. His name really should be changed to Justin Case.

[@layne751]

hiking backpacks are the first thing that come to mind that I am 99% sure I'll never use again but continue keeping 😅

[@judyellen4412]

This was a memorable, funny and helpful video. My husband is a “Justin Case” kind of guy BUT he has decided to be ruthless going through all the stuff he has saved over the last 20 years. One cargo trailer has been filled and is gone. We are working on the second one. I think this is more like Swedish death clean which i totally agree with because my siblings and I got stuck cleaning out 40 yrs of my parents’ stuff and my grandmother’s and grandfather’s stuff. I joke about it being child abuse. It is not a good thing to have to deal with all this stuff after someone has passed. I do not want to leave all my useless stuff for my children to have to go through. I have learned, that just because something meant something to someone else, doesn’t mean it holds the same value to me. I don’t have to keep it for them now that they are gone.

[@cltinturkey]

It's also fun to gift things NOW to friends and family that want and will use them. Otherwise, donate or recycle.

[@overcomingobstaclescreates1695]

"just because something meant something to someone else, doesn’t mean it holds the same value. I don’t have to keep it for them now that they are gone." My husband passed away 6 months ago, and a lot of his "treasures" and "Justin Cases" are what is cluttering up the house. A part of me feels like a cad for getting rid of things that meant so much to him, so I really needed to hear this. Thank you

[@idid138]

My parents passed & my mom had an old glass dish with a lid. Like fancy for candy. It was green & ornate. It had been broken into many pieces & she had glued it back together. I believe it was her mom's or grandma's. I let it go but later felt a pang of regret for not caring more about something she cared so much for. But keeping it would have also made me sad. My mom was a sentimental hoarder & so am I. I know she would want me to have peace & be free of the chaos of too much. I hope I can get there. 🙏

[@emotionalstability]

Say it louder for the people in the back! I love this.

[@adriennenelson759]

The one piece of advice I have found the most helpful from your channel is to pass along items if someone else can make good use of it NOW rather than holding onto them until you might need them again. I started giving a majority of my oldest son's clothes to a family at church. By the time our new baby will need them we would have been storing them for over 3 years. Several children can use them during that time, and it feels good to share!

[@flightlessphoenix77]

I promise that in 4 weeks time when I hand in my PhD thesis I will look around my life at all the things I kept in case I had time when it was done and be honest about them. I've been working on this thesis for a third of my life. So many other things I put off because of the guilt of doing things that weren't work or thesis (so I did nothing instead). Need to mourn and let go of all those 'future selves' which will never be and be happy with who I became instead.

[@paulavandieden8609]

Well done on achieving your PhD!

[@flightlessphoenix77]

@@paulavandieden8609 don't congratulate me just yet- so much to do and so little time!

[@karolodom]

Tom is a great sport!! He went from “don’t make us look weird” to Justin Case 😂❤ You guys are the best 😅

[@midlife_minimalist]

The pillow scene was hilarious! I love the name tags on everything. I think if I went around and did that, it would bring a lot more light on some items that should go! I did give away an aspirational/just in case/$$$$$ sunk cost grill today. After many purchased and lightly used grills over my adult life I have finally admitted to myself that I’m not someone who wants to grill out. Invite me to a barbecue and I’m all in but I don’t want to do it 😛

[@mrsducky3428]

Ohhh, I had a grill that I loved and used all the time, but it needed a freshen up, a few new parts, but hubby insisted we buy a new one. It doesn't grill the same. Everything is either burnt or raw. Can't seem to keep an even heat. So frustrating!

[@ValleyOakPaper]

How did you get rid of yours? I inherited one from the previous owners of my house and I haven't touched it.

[@kathleengarness1660]

"We're headed to the garage after this!" - precious!

[@naomih7954]

After the closet - Oh, no! Tell me he did not cram himself in the cabinet! 😂 So grateful for both of you. I guess it really can be that ridiculous when we listen to our own, "Justin Case!"

[@mmulligan7360]

I thought the same thing! 😂

[@whateverjoni]

I loved seeing you and Tom interacting on this one. I've decided that "Justin Case" does not live here and if any of his stuff is here, it's got to go! Thanks!

[@sevasxtra08]

"Vould you hold this pillow?" Best intro ever!

[@charisedaniels1237]

Who knew the acting abilities you and Tom have! The way he gripped and convinced you was very effective! Very true to how we are when we try to declutter and keep so much just in case. Despite owning very little, throw pillows are an absolute necessity for me.

[@ramonawhisenant2045]

We already loved him -- but he was great in this!! 😆

[@OceansideAuthor]

Tom as Justin Case?! 👏🏻 Give this man an Oscar! 🏆

[@sharonmercer4962]

Tom was having wayyyyy too much fun...! Love you two! 😁

[@martyhigginssmith8792]

This is one of your funniest videos. I love it. My Mom was deep into Genealogy, and my niece follows in her footsteps. My Mom died over 22 years ago. As I was going through books for a Garage Sale this weekend, I came across several Civil War books. I erased my was holding on to these books “Justin Case”. They are headed to the Garage Sale. Big Win !!

[@jennybird2770]

I love it when Tom participates in the videos. You two are a great team :)

[@yvonnehurlbert3845]

One thing that has helped me with my crafting is to ONLY buy things for the current project I am working on. Then I challenge myself to actually use those things and finish the project before moving on. In the past, I would buy all the cute stuff and then try to find a use for it. That is when the hobby becomes less fun and guilt can set in. We all have our weakness, Dawn. We will allow you some throw pillows.😀

[@jinglesh1398]

Now every time I think, "just in case" I'm gonna visualize this video! Thank you for making this video because "funny" sticks in my brain and I REALLY needed this one. Tom was great by the way

[@kevinandwhitneycolvin1435]

I was waiting for Tom to be stuffed in the bathroom cabinet! 😂😂😂

[@JR-wt5pw]

Okay, that was hilarious… Tom under the bed? The avalanche of pillows? Hysterical!♥️

[@bunnyshelhamer6877]

I have enjoyed watching you for over a year and I have to say this "woke me up". I guess I hold on to things just in case my kids might need them someday or they'll come home and I won't have spare dishes or clothes that they can use. My eldest son will be 44 in July and I've been waiting for him and my other two children to "come back home". Well, they are not coming back home to stay. They have their own households. Justin Case is "leaving" too...Thanks to you two for helping me to really see the things in my house for what they really are. You made me laugh and got your point across and I thank you for that.

[@susanbertrand8620]

Oh my, I was raised by grandparents that lived through the Great Depression. Needless to say, the save for a ‘rainy day’ is ingrained pretty deeply. I do have more inventory than I need and it is a major job to keep it all sorted and stored. I am, one category at a time, paring it all down. Thanks for all the cheery support and inspiration!

[@sterntaler64]

My grandparents and parents went through WW2 - Justin Case was relentlessly present in their homes...and we have to deal with all that stuff since they passed 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@lizzabbott]

This video seriously needs to win some sort of award

[@klmac3721]

🤣 Wow, Tom missed his vocation. 👏 This was so funny. I bet you guys had loads of fun making it. I'd love to see the blooper reel. 😉😄

[@SassySue67]

I’m all for a blooper roll too

[@CarterMaysilles]

Yes!!! Bloopers from this video please!!

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Remember when Tom didn’t want to be in videos and did them grudgingly??

[@moonmusicgrl07]

This video is why I watch so many decluttering videos on KZbin - just made something click in my brain and I immediately thought of so many things I could release

[@shadowm2k7]

I NEED to share this with all of you, specially if you are struggling with "What if I need this"!! This happened to me this week and it has *changed my life*. I am an artist/crafter and i find it *EXTREMELY DIFFICULT* to throw things away, but this week, as I was holding up my crafting papers/die cuts/glitters/etc, asking myself "but what if I need this 😭!" A little voice entered my mind and whispered something so amazing, so profound and life changing that it gave me that "A-HA" click that I needed!!!!! And I'm going to share it with you all because this WORKS. Next time you're stuck & asking yourself "but what if i need this" just counter with this BEAUTIFUL sentence: *"Just use something else, then"* BOOM COMPLETE MAGIC. "what if I need this dress for an occasion ?" Just wear something else, then. "What if I need this patterned paper for a craft project ?" Just use something else, then. "What if I need this for that" just use something else!!! If you DIDN'T have that specific thing, you WOULD be using something else This phrase has been KEY in helping me declutter all unused items that I had difficulty parting with and I hope that this reaches someone who needs to hear it!!!

[@susieadams1553]

I have found that the rule of three works for me 🙂 i e I can either keep or purge 3 items at a time . Bizzarely just removing 3 items can make a big difference to a space . It only takes minutes so now I do this in every room every day 🙂 x

[@NLY1WAY4U]

Good self talk...I will certainly try that....thanks!

[@bonesareheavy]

Excellent!

[@sallyolson1166]

Love it & will use "Just use something else then" in my decluttering ventures. Thx for sharing!

[@TheMinimalMom]

This is SO good!!!!!!

[@stampedinhisimage1]

I am the Justin Case person so I needed this video. I save all kinds of craftable items Justin Case the mood hits me to craft and I might need them. I just turned 70 and I am starting to GET IT! I forget which channel I was watching that mentioned "SABLE" Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy. It has been on my mind ever since. Dawn, you said that nothing gets stored for free. Boy is that ever true. We have been paying storage fees most of our adult life for things we can't store at home and guess what; we can't use them AT the storage place and we have to decide what is there and when to bring it home in hopes of using it. It usually doesn't happen. We just pay to store it!

[@TheChronicoles]

There was a video you made some time ago where you were in the bathroom and you had people open their banking apps and then recheck their balance when they were finished decluttering. That has been monumental in my decluttering progress. COMPLETELY changed the game for me. And unlike many others who have said they don't regret decluttering things, for me, there have actually been MANY times where I was like, "OH NO! I wish I didn't let that go!" HOWEVER, I would never ever ever ever ever go back and undo my progress for those things. Because even though I wish I had them when I was looking for them.. I can barely recall what they were now!

[@DianaKerr]

That video was SO good!

[@loposo4510]

Tom IS such a good sport I was cracking up!

[@13Laynie]

Tom's acting is incredible!! He will be signed up for a movie roll in no time

[@BZSchnoodle]

I got rid of decades of sewing supplies, fabric, the Singer sewing machine, and serger. An avid sewer in the past, I have survived. I also donated all my books to the Friends of the Library and now read only ebooks from the library on the Libby app, or the free ebooks as an Amazon Prime member on the Kindle app. I don't have to manage regular books in my house from the library, nor spend the time and gas to pick up and return them. I have the added bonus of enlarging the font to a comfortable reading level. After your hilarious video today, I, unfortunately, had to break up with Justin Case (even though he was quiet, he was sneaky!). Thank you for bringing him to my attention!!

[@chantellecunningham8899]

I love the name tags 😅 Tom’s acting debut 👌

[@stampedinhisimage1]

So cute!!! I don't think we will ever think "Justin Case" the same ever again. Thanks for the fun visual.

[@purelife7900]

You are so creative, and Tom is a good sport. I appreciate you and the time and effort that you invest into your viewers’ lives.

[@gaylebarr2442]

I have a quilt I started crocheting 30 plus years ago. It has moved with us 3 times. I still love it and the colors. I will work on it occasionally now that I’m retired. I just can’t get rid of it! My husband laughs about this project, but I keep telling him that I will finish it before I die.

[@maui1778]

"You're hoarding pillows minimal mom!" I love the labels... That visual is hilarious & super helpful, to see how many Justin Cases are hiding everywhere. Thanks 😂😆

[@helenkoenig3876]

Returning to sewing when the kids get just a bit older..... I finally sorted through my "someday I will mend" basket and ended up donating a dress I made for my daughter when she was six. She had just celebrated her 30th birthday by that time! Another item that came to light was a favorite skirt which was part of a set - top and skirt and shorts - and by that time had been in my mending basket for 15 years! So now - I have a choice - I keep a mending basket - and try to designate 1 day a month to mend EVERYTHING in the basket - or out it goes! It's not perfect - but, hey, it's better than waiting 24 years for it to be mended! (the dress only needed one small rip in the hem fixed and one button replaced!)

[@sillybeeful]

Brilliant!!! You got the message across loud and clear and with humour 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 well done you two

[@annthompson1]

Years ago i was given a pasta making machine. I made pasta once twice and then gave up, partly because it was so hard to clean. It sat in the cupboard all these years just in case I wanted to make pasta again. So in decluttering I thought “ Right, im giving myself 3 months to use it, or else …Well, when the 00 pasta flour went past its best before date I decided it was time. Wonderful! No more guilt about not making pasta, and more cupboard space… what’s not to like? Thankyou Dawn for all the encouragement

[@pioneerprepper2048]

I think "just in case" items and what we buy specifically for preparedness are for sure different and I'm so happy to see you distinguish those two especially in times like these. Thank you!

[@jacquelinebonneville8054]

Love the 'be a human before a minimalist!' Absolutely.

[@brittanynaupa3576]

Tom enjoyed himself way too much 🤣

[@kimberlyhood5920]

Oh my word did this speak to me. I have lots of just in case dog items. I have been a part of rescue for over 30 years. Time to spread the love.

[@cfiocco]

Tips for fancy knitters!! 1) stick to interchangeable needle set(s). Downsize tools and project bags. NO ONE needs 20 project bags. 2) don’t double up on knitting needles. If one size is busy on a dormant project, this will push you to unravel or finish it 3) don’t impulse buy yarn (except a couple sock yarns maybe) 4) keep a list of your favourite yarn dyers. Shop updates create a FOMO feeling but there is always beautiful yarn out there! 5) keep your stash contained: one bin or one dresser, whatever you are comfortable with 6) to get there, fear not donating or gifting some skeins. Some less fortunate knitters will love your fancy yarn and you will be making a difference! 7) embrace donating knits that you are not wearing. Clean, gleen, use a safety pin to pin a tag with care instructions and let it go to goodwill. 8) try to avoid creative burnout/competition/ guilt. For most, this means sticking to one project at a time. Love, a minimalist yarn dyer 🖤

[@sterntaler64]

Thanks 😃👍🙏

[@sharonlavespere4323]

Tom cracked me up. 🤣 When he threw the bottle into the back of the vanity and threw the pillows, he reminded me of the guy named “mayhem” from the insurance commercials. Love y’all! ❤️

[@janemichael9433]

For me at my age hard things to get rid of is all the stuff that I don’t want my daughter to have to deal with when I’m gone. I’ve learned most peoples kids don’t want all the prized treasures we loved. I’m learning to just “use” the new towels, so to speak. ☺️ Loved this video.

[@katiescar1ett]

I'm at this stage, too, and it is difficult for sure! It is much easeir if I keep the kids in mind and what they will want and not want 'some day'. Let's hope we both live a long and healthy life. 😊

[@lindabergevin9943]

HAR-LAR-IOUS!!!! Love Tom's input... Justin Case!!

[@ericamahoney5110]

My mom grew up after the depression and everything is kept just in case. It is so hard to convince her she can go to the store and replenish because why throw out “good stuff”…all the way down to the expired medications, expired canned foods, etc. I keep on having to promise I won’t throw away things that are good without running it by her. We started decluttering the house she and my dad have lived in for the last 50 years…married 56! Needless to say, it’s taking FOREVER, but I’m getting to spend a lot of time with her which I cherish♥️ Thank you for giving me guidance throughout this process 😊

[@trumax33]

My grandmother kept a "flat" (12 cans) of each: peas, green beans, creamed corn and beets under her bed. She was very good about rotating her stock and she & my step-grandfather went to the store EVERY DAY to replenish anything they had used. When I asked my Dad about it, he said they were SO poor during the Depression, my grandmother told him she vowed to never be without a full cupboard again. Those times impacted people for life.

[@tamjg]

@@trumax33 We will all probably be keeping our stock of covid masks -- to the dismay of future generations!

[@susanrocksvold534]

Yeah well what's supposed to come in fall and winter, of food Shortages or anything due to inflation cuz that's not going anywhere!

[@Sk8rToon]

That’s the thing. Once you have an instance where times are tight & you can’t just go get it if you need it even if it’s a thrift store, it’s hard to get rid of stuff. Or if there’s a history of last minute demands. Sure I only wear Khaki pants once every 5 years, but every time I need to wear them I’ve given zero notice from those demanding I wear them for work or whatever & what if I’m running low on funds at the time? My brain can’t get past that it’s easier to keep 1 pair of pants “just in case” than face the possible stress of getting it last minute or when funds are low.

[@mrsducky3428]

Both my parents grew up in the depression, dad was in foster care as well. So Justin Case was the redheaded step child in our family. It's really hard to kick Justin to the curb, but Dawn is helping me get there! EXCEPT, this weekend, a holiday weekend, we were doing some home repairs, and hubby needed some stupid part, and I had one in inventory. Went to my toolbox, pulled the part out and danced across the kitchen floor singing 🎵🎶 I'm a hoarder!🎵🎶🤣🤣😂 30 second because of Justin, whereas a trip to the store would have been 3 hours and $6 in gasoline to get there! Oye!

[@tinadaniel5937]

That was so good! Yes, even at 57, I can hear my mom when I throw out something that’s “perfectly good”….I’ve literally got yelled at by my mom-coincidentally she’s very boarder line hoarder…I like your take & also heard someone say “stop keeping things just bcuz of what you paid for it, the $$ has been spent, you either wear it/use it or give/get rid of it”…simple concept to practice .. thank you & Tom for the entertainment 👏👏

[@jessicaannwilliamson4825]

Excellent video! Requesting a video on what you store for emergencies (lighting, heating, food, etc) and how you decide what and how much. Thanks for considering! ♥️♥️

[@inianidmyers766]

Now that was hilarious!!! 🤣 Flying 💨pillows!!! So now we know, pillows are the one thing Dawn is not minimal. 😂

[@yvettep2608]

What a funny way to get a great point across!! I will forever think of Justin Case as a person now, lol. I love that you have so many pillows - showing that a minimal home can be cozy, comfortable and stylish AND still be minimal and easy to manage.

[@michellestreb9224]

Hilarious! Love Tom under the bed & throwing the pillows!!!!

[@kelseybailey4105]

Loved this video. My husband keeps talking me out of decluttering lately. He's very frugal and doesn't want to buy things again. But he had been noticing how nice it is when we have less stuff ☺️

[@denisea3465]

Same! My husband keeps making the comments like “since you’re getting rid of all our stuff,” “how much did you spend on that and now you’re getting rid of it?” and “you won’t be happy until the house is empty.” It’s hard to go against!

[@LauraForest]

Frugal and Minimal are good friends, especially if Trendy isn't around. Cheers!

[@alexa5927]

I’ve been getting rid of a lot of my ‘just in case’ stuff, and I’ve found I not only don’t want to replace it, but I don’t NEED to. Makes me wonder why I had it all in the first place, and it’s definitely made me rethink how and why I buy things. I’ve managed to save quite a bit of money in just a few months time.

[@kathrynbates5459]

Books and homeschool curriculum! 😱I have 8 kids so I always feeling like “we might use this someday” or “just in case a child likes this better”. It’s maddening and I want my space/time back. I think a lot of these feelings play into the “fantasy self” or the homeschool mom I’d like to be. My reality is we need materials that are of quality, but simple!

[@djfloyd7829]

Y'all are to to cute. My husband and I enjoy y'all's playfulness. It's helping us learn how to be more playful in our relationship.

[@Tinamar65]

When you opened the bathroom closet for a second I expected Tom sitting in it ……. This video was so fun to watch!

[@mazz6420]

I nearly choked on my tea when Tom said ‘in case you never leave the house’.

[@HereIAm247]

It is perfectly sensible to have lots of pillows, lol! :) They are both decorative and practical. And they bring much joy! They are pretty, it is comfy to throw yourself in a pile of pillows, you can have pillow fights, and you can make your blanket fort super comfy. Pillows are a necessity!

[@suzannemasson5304]

Personifying just-in-case with Tom was brilliant! I WILL picture him telling me to keep something and it WILL make me more aware of my just-in-case argument with myself! You two made me laugh out loud!! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@janellknudson4573]

The bloopers at the end were pure gold!

[@amybelcher9855]

I'm a teacher, and summer time is when all my cleaning and organizing projects begin. First project to tackle is our finished bonus room above the garage; it is where all our "just in case" items get stored. This video has really inspired me to purge and donate. Thank you both for the funny video! 😂

[@jlanam]

Oh my gosh! When Tom cried, "Just in case you want to make your husband happy and put the beautiful DRESS on!" 🤣SO funny!

[@everyday_choose]

Love the video and Justin Case stole the show. Tonight I plan to declutter under my bed and kicking out “Justin Case”, love you two.

[@dreambig4932]

This is so true. I watched it with my husband and he said "the garage doesn't count, tools don't count" lol

[@NameLikeNobodyElse]

I don't know.... an extra Tom hidden in a closet or under the bed seems like a good idea. He's just so handy!😃

[@AL-fk9bh]

I've pared down my craft items recently. I noted that the things I held on to became outdated, even some fabrics. This is especially true for electronics like sewing machines, photo printers, stamp pads, stamps! and scrapbooking supplies. They just looked old, and not vintage old. My scrapbooking "how to" books were old and had no embellishments in them. I gave a lot of the stuff away. Now I'm much like your Mom, I just want to do the hobby and not spend a lot of time looking for stuff and putting it away afterwards. Plus, now I work on a project until it's done. I don't start a new one until the one I'm working on is done. It's motivating actually.

[@gaild9003]

Less than two minutes in and I'm dying! Literally laughing out loud 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You two are so funny!!

[@rebeccab_bwlt]

The pillows cracked me up! One way to look at those is that you get to choose what you enjoy abundantly because you've gotten rid of the things that would obscure your enjoyment of the throw pillows. I was thinking as you were mentioning your mom's decluttering and simplifying her crafts about how she prefers, in retirement, to be surrounded by "the action" and it makes perfect sense. With three active kids in the home (I also have twins and a singleton! ages almost-7 and just-turned-5), I also love the idea of a room of my own, but I can totally see, once one has a home of one own (empty nest), that being with family when they are around would be preferable.

[@aprilhoover3481]

Tom is a sweetheart! You couldn't find a better playmate and video co-star! Lol! Love him! ❤

[@brook387]

I thought for sure Tom was going to be in that bathroom vanity! Thanks for letting Justin Case be so eye opening! 🤣