"How did it get this way?!?" Decluttering Diana's Closet

Diana's closet is FULL! How did it get this way? And more importantly, how can she declutter it quickly without worrying about getting rid of something she'll regret in the future? We'll share a few favorite tips for simplifying clothes for a decluttered closet!
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[@TheMinimalMom]

Could I ask a favor? I want to introduce you to Ellie, we've gotten to know her family and Ellie has a rare genetic disease called Hypophosphatasia. She also has a really big heart and wanted to help other kids that also have to spend a lot of time in the hospital. Will you check out her fundraiser "100 BOOKS FOR 100 KIDS"? Any amount will help! facebook.com/donate/583330672501314 (You can also leave her a quick message of encouragement!) THANK YOU so much!! You can also find links for the Take Your House Back Course in the description, including a gift link! We love you and hope you have a great day!!! - Dawn

[@amys3079]

Thank you for sending the info to Ellie's mom. We are sending our donation tonight! Merry Christmas to you both!🎄

[@wendyshepard2080]

Shared this link...

[@cr293737]

I did $20 for you and your content, Dawn! (Also, I have Adblock and always feel badly bc I know that hurts your bottom line.)

[@stephaniejane306]

Sent a donation! I hope Ellie receives all the care she needs

[@normagarrett9584]

!å

[@christi3411]

"Do I want this in my closet for the next 5 years?". Genius!!!

[@barbaraburgio6737]

I’ve been swapping hangers....when I wear something I change the hanger from plastic to a velvet coated hangar. Once season is over, what is left on plastic hangers goes!!

[@kwelchans]

Awesome idea!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Oh that's a great idea!!!!

[@lrhudy93]

What a cool way to reward yourself for the work of decluttering! I might just try this myself!

[@Rosa-kf6yy]

That's a great tip to weed out the "iffy" items!!!

[@nancycosgrove4005]

Exactly what I was going to suggest- I love the velvet hangers

[@debbiepeterson6862]

I lost my 20 year old grandson one year ago today. Today is an especially hard day for us. I needed to hear this today.

[@barbfrank917]

So very sorry to hear about your loss, our grandchildren are so very special

[@jbellbird9050]

Yes my heart goes out to you. Warm thoughts from New Zealand.

[@debbiepeterson6862]

Thank you all.

[@Sarah-ew2pp]

"Do I want this in my closet for the next five years?" Must use!

[@danarzechula3769]

"We don't have necks. What was I thinking?" 😂

[@shoshannahragan3727]

😂

[@ramonasurprenant2122]

SAME! NECKLESS!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@GoodPersonTestWebsite]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deanne.m.sanderson]

Rather than thinking about the pain of giving away something of value, I like to know I'm blessing others by giving it away. I start with giving clothes to people at church, then free FB pages, then donation places.

[@CalmVibesVee]

I buy most all my clothes at Goodwill so wanted to thank you 🙏🏼 💕

[@katiea.clayton2655]

"Is this going to make it in my closet for the next five years?" -Diana WOW!! Mental breakthrough for me!!! Great tip! :)

[@amandagarcia6320]

Self Confession Here: I have my entire High School wardrobe (from 1997) packed away in "space saver vacuum bags" and I have no plans of parting with those clothes.....I "want to", but? seriously? I have tried so many times before (unsuccessfully) to part with the memories behind the clothes....so at this point? I'm just holding out for the day when I will be able to "let go" without any emotional pain.

[@alfienykabutler5919]

I think it will help to take photos of the clothes and maybe journal your best memories from high school. Honestly there are better memories ahead of you, so it will be okay if you let go of those clothes.

[@amandagarcia6320]

@@alfienykabutler5919 Thank You. I have TRIED but I can't "follow through". My attachment to "items" that are memorable is extremely STRONG. I am working on it. It's a daily battle, but I am seeing PROGRESS.

[@MsHazza73]

Katie, I really identified with this too. And now I have another big donation pile folded ready to go tomorrow! I’ll be using it when shopping for ANY new clothing item too. 💪🏼⭐️🙌🏼😂

[@MsHazza73]

@@amandagarcia6320 Amanda, that’s probably the strongest emotional attachment to clothes I’ve ever read about. I commend you for sharing. It’s no use decluttering them until you’re 100% sure you’re ready to let go. Once you do though, you may find other areas of your life open up and become easier to deal with. I wish you the best of luck with your journey. 🙏🏼❤️

[@jillstigs1637]

When I first found your channel, I thought to myself...I have nothing in common with this woman. Dawn has 4 kids and a husband and I am divorced with only one daughter and I am about 16 years older. But let me say this-- could not have been more wrong. Could be a connection to a fellow midwesterner (Waukesha, WI near Milwaukee) but I think that you being so down to Earth is what resonated with me the most. Your grounded approach and total likeable personality hooked me. I have found myself quoting you often. Your saying everything is inventory changed my life! Everytime you explain reasons behind something I am nodding my head saying, holy cow she is brillant! With today's video I am saying outloud YES DIANA, I have felt the same way thank you for putting voice to things I could not fully articulate in my head! Now the next time I look to work on my closet my mindset is already shifted and that is exactly what I need to do a better job. I have always been a minimalist, but now I find myself wanting to see just how little I really need. Sorry for writing so much. I truly hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas!

[@Courtez52]

These ladies are just beautiful. I agree, so down to earth and relatable. I think they speak in gentle, kind but very real ways. I have been so blessed by them!!

[@DianaKokku]

Thank you both for the kind comments, we love being on this journey with you, and Sunday mornings are an absolute privilege. So much love and Christmas blessings to you both!! 😘🎄❤️

[@queenofputrescence5167]

Hello fellow Waukeshonian! 😂 I grew up in Waukesha but live in Minnesota now.

[@amandagarcia6320]

Jill? I feel the same way about Dawn. I consider myself to be a "spiritually led" and "prayerful" person but I totally and completely found Dawn at a time when I needed her most, AND?!?!?!? I wasn't even looking for her. This Channel has helped bring so much POSITIVITY into my life. My hoarding became "unmanageable" and I have been PRAYING for help for so many years now. Nothing has changed me (in the area of living a minimalist lifestyle) AS! MUCH! AS! DAWN'S! CHANNEL! Such a blessing to have found her. Good luck to all of us in LEARNING how to "live as a minimalist".

[@suehorn4182]

I love watching you two. As an older watcher, 70, I would like to know how your mother looks at the minimal life style.

[@DianaKokku]

She’s getting on board! She just needs lots of help, but then she loves it. We have a wonderful mom!! 🥰 Blessings to you Sue! ❤️🎄

[@suehorn4182]

@@DianaKokku ha.....I need that help too. God Bless

[@melissamilnor7823]

I am 73 and am very committed to having a simplified life. I have downsized my house several times, each time ridding myself of more. I will not be leaving my kids the immense collection of stuff my mom left.

[@suehorn4182]

@@melissamilnor7823 bless you ❤️.

[@lydiahiott6164]

Sue Horn, I am an older watcher too❣️ I still am learning so much😂❤️

[@marieskee22]

Isn't it funny how we view money and clothes? I mean we could go out and spend $40 at a new restaurant and not really care for the experience. So then we just say, "Oh well. I guess we won't go back there again." But if we spend $40 on a top, and realize we don't like it, we fret about getting rid of it!!! Maybe because the food is consumed, but the shirt still remains? But it's the same $40, right? We are funny!

[@lisafraser2313]

marieskee22 wow this a great perspective! Thank you for this, I am going to keep it in mind when I am decluttering. To further your thought, if we spend the $40 at the restaurant and it was only meh, we don’t revisit it regularly and guilt ourselves about the “waste of money”. We likely don’t think much about it again. But with the items in our homes we hang onto them as a continual reminder. And the irritation or guilt pervades. That would be like the restaurant meal giving us heartburn on a weekly basis for years afterwards! Time to move on.

[@yvettep2608]

What a great way to think about this! Thank you!

[@juliefox77]

What a good perspective! So true!

[@susanoline5823]

Yes you are right. Truth is restaurant dining should be mimimalized also! Our family ate out at least twice a week when raising four kids. 40 to 60+ . it was our "entertainment". I homeschooled and did have three healthy meals each day otherwise. We divorced kids got older moved on and now I don't even care about eating out. Money is a big part of it now. But also I just don't enjoy the experience. Esp. Now. But at least you have a shirt for more than one day lol!!!!! Think if we would buy nice sheets, underwear, warm boots!!!!! This channel really encourages me!

[@duffea]

Yes! This is so true!

[@jennifermichel3314]

I'm missing my mom. She's been having mini strokes since May which causes vascular dementia. She's not the same. It all happened so quickly. Thank you for your words.

[@DianaKokku]

Hi Jennifer, that sounds soooooooo hard! Please know of our love and blessings 😢❤️🎄

[@lisafraser2313]

My prayers go out to you and your Mom for some improvement or stability with her condition ❤️

[@suehorn4182]

Stay strong Jennifer. I was guardian of my older sister who had dementia. I know how hard it is. She passed 2 years ago. Try to remember her as she was before. Love and hugs.

[@alisongregson4740]

"Off balance" is the perfect way to describe how I feel! I just had to chuckle....I know you are identical twins but it just struck me as funny when Diana said "we" don't do turtlenecks or cardigans! I would imagine that you have gone to one another millions of times for fashion advice, and who better to understand and help you!!! You are such sweet ladies. Love these Sunday mornings more than words can express ❤️

[@bltlove2005]

I love how you said, “we’re trained to believe that things have value.” You keep saying it in different ways but that way was powerful for me. 👍

[@kimkay1741]

Yes this! My mil is downsizing and each item she asks around and around the family and friends circle if someone wants it and you can tell our no's are ripping her heart out. It's so sad. I would take it to help her out but she asks where it is or wants to see it. After 30 years she's onto my decluttering habit😆

[@amandagarcia6320]

@bitlove? I feel compelled to reflect upon your comment further.....to me? My items really, really! do have "value". I'm not sure why this is, but when I am about to "discard" a household item? I feel a deep "need" to know that the next person to use that item will treasure it as much as I do. Otherwise? I cannot bring myself to part with it:-/ and that is exactly! why my closets, storage rooms, and garage still! are stuffed "to capacity" regardless of my (now daily) attempts to "declutter". Ugh!😩

[@kimkay1741]

@@amandagarcia6320 I liked the comment because it helps me understand how my mil is feeling. I have a different personality with most of my things and it brings home to grieve with her....its a MUCH harder process for her than for me.💕

[@ramonasurprenant2122]

More and more I embrace the economic theory of “sunk cost”, and it has made getting rid of things SO MUCH EASIER 💕💕💕

[@Leighfrance]

“There is a joy that is available to us this Christmas.”-Diana. One of the biggest ah ha moments I have had is that I can find and hold on to my joy even if I am unhappy. I always thought “joy” meant that I had to put a smile on my face and be happy...but joy is a different location of emotion. Happiness is an effect of something or someone but I have found that joy is a decision that you can embrace no matter what is happening around you but you have to choose it and then take it in. Joy is like love, a verb you must act on. Love you both. Thank you for your gentle direction back to our loving Father. I am glad we are in this world at the same time. That brings me joy.

[@DianaKokku]

Beautiful! Much love to you Leigh! (And sorry I’m so bad at texting 😂) 😘😘😘

[@alfienykabutler5919]

About to screen shot this comment and journal it later. Ty 😸

[@sarahko2014]

Amen~🎶

[@shelleynorthrop9276]

Diana you have given me a new mantra for when I am shopping for new clothes, "Do I want this in my closet for the next 5 years?". The answer is usually no. Thank you!

[@CheleBoxy]

How lucky are we that one of our problems is that we have too much stuff?

[@jbellbird9050]

Yes absolutely! First World problems.

[@wewemcrhyne]

Thank you both. This holiday is horribly difficult. My husband died of Covid in August. My daughters are 18 and 20 and I’m trying to help them through this difficult time also. I really need your grieving through the holidays.

[@gigics1612]

My deepest sympathy and prayers in the tragic loss of your husband and father of your girls. No doubt, this painful time is complicated even more during this protracted season of “firsts”. I am praying God’s peace, as He unfurls His wisdom and direction to all three of you you. I pray He tangibly lifts the load you feel weighing you down ... and yes, that you and your family experiences true and sustainable joy in the midst of your floundering and despairing time of raw loss. As you learn to test the waters of YOUR undesired new normal, may God’s presence envelope each of you as He provides, councils, encourages, and strengthens you. And may He grant you much needed restorative rest, restoration and resiliency. May our Father meet your every need. -Hugs

[@lisafraser2313]

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you and your daughters peace for this season. With love from Canada ❤️

[@suehorn4182]

Prayers and hugs. Loosing a spouse is hard. I lost mine too in 1999. I’ve since remarried. Cry when you need to and focus of the love and good times.

[@shellyjay8954]

Went through my wardrobe. Tossed out raggedy items. Donated all other “unloved” but nice items to local women’s shelter. Thanks for the motivational tips.

[@user-vp5oo1no7g]

"Eternal pleasures....we are wired for that." Oh so good! This resonated with me this morning after just reading Jesus Calling from Sarah Young. That longing for hope is wired into me! Thank you Diana for your encouraging words. Thank you Dawn for shining your light - for Jesus (and in Diana's closet.)

[@dannhorne9782]

The Bible Project is also so fabulous!!

[@susanrikimaru6630]

Yes!

[@allisongordon7466]

“Lesson reinforced” ... LOVE that!!!!!

[@alfienykabutler5919]

Yea I caught that. And "Experience the greatest joy during the greatest adversary."

[@butterflymeltzer8085]

I love the vlog style “declutter with me”! Please do more and more!!!!!

[@royalone3009]

My closet was like this for years. I decluttered my closet and my dresser drawers after watching Dawn’s video on decluttering her clothes. My life is so much simpler and I actually put my clothes away after washing them.

[@alexandra109]

Not sure why, but I have felt very motivated to declutter over the past few days. I keep my house very minimal, however, I have been able to find one or two things to declutter in every area I’ve tackled. I still have more of the house to declutter, but I’m confident I’ll be able to be honest with myself and streamline my possessions.

[@TheMinimalMom]

This is so awesome!!!

[@gdan9923]

I’ve been on a major decluttering spree lately too. I just want to get rid of it ALL.

[@Zacharon1]

Same. I am decluttering a couple times a week lol. I decluttered my son's books 3 times in a month and always find something to go away

[@lorenaballou4513]

Thanks for that reminder of that wonderful joy that only comes from the Lord💞

[@katrinamilton7598]

Thank you for this. My Mom passed away in Feb. My Dad and a special Aunt and Uncle passed away as well . The isolation of these times are tough , and also a blessing. Your channel has inspired me on many levels. Thanks again for all you do🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@doreentrusty1538]

Pandemic clothing is different from "Normal" clothig. I am having a hard time parting with things I hope I can wear again after the pandemic ends (if it ends)

[@Scottishgirl754]

I'm the same . Currently only working from home and in casual clothes

[@cassmhb]

I have packed away a box of "normal clothes" that I have dated for 6 months from now. It has freed me some extra space for the stuff I wear all the time now.

[@kimhanna191]

Exactly. I do try to wear normal clothes once a week or so, but I look at all my work and church clothes and wonder if I will ever be able to wear them again. 😔

[@lynnbutler2826]

I am having the same issue. Closet full of “office” clothes, but now I live in yoga pants and nice, comfy shirts. Going to do an extended quarantine, 12 months, and see where we are in a year

[@sandyb34]

I'm so sorry you're not able to wear all your clothes during this time. I understand what you mean about pandemic clothing. I still have to work outside the home so I am wearing all my clothing per usual but I also know that so many parts of the country (and world) are experiencing different phases of shutdown and pandemic life. 😟 Maybe you could go through and try all those normal clothes on to see if you still like them, they hang right, they fit right, etc. - you might find some items that just aren't what you will be reaching for once "normal" comes back. I wish you lots of luck. Hugs!

[@CARMENTHUNDERS]

Hello. I'm a punk rock Christian. Played drums for worship for years. As I have no church in these days and also moving to a new home this week. I truly love this channel for your uplifting words. It is the little church I needed at this different time. Thank you for all your doing.

[@nancycosgrove4005]

I love you two🙂I always feel so refreshed after spending time watching and listening. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@augustineschaefer5522]

I really like what Dawn said a while ago about being able to go to the closet and everything is an option. That was it. No messin around. Ugh, then there’s the sweaters I made. Yep, if I’m not using it maybe someone could use it more than me. Work in progress.

[@sburwell75]

My mom left us a house full of paper clutter, knick-knacks, clothing, dishes, etc., etc.,etc.! It took my sister and I two summers to get rid of all the unnecessary stuff. I have a daughter with Down Syndrome and I will not leave her or her cousins who would be her caretakers the burden of dealing with accumulated stuff. Your videos are helping me so much, even though I thought I was pretty minimal, I have found a way to get rid of more. Thank you!

[@judylyon145]

So grateful for you both. Blessings!

[@johnfourteensix4910]

Had to add another comment after finishing the video. I just want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to you both for faithfully doing these times of devotion. I know there are so many who may not receive these wonderful glimpses of our amazing creator from anywhere else. God bless you both for all that you do😊

[@mjb7414]

I like the two week rule. When ever I buy something new , if I don't wear it in the first two weeks I know I probably never will. I leave the tags on and keep the receipt so I can return it. This has helped so much to reduce clutter pile up, and regrettable impulse buys.

[@sharond4436]

Merry Christmas, Dawn & Diana!🎄 Thank you for doing these Sunday videos and all the weekly ones, too! Praying you have a very blessed Christmas and a great weekend! 😁

[@izzaborealisdries6896]

So Relative for all of our Lives ! Love Sundays with you Two ! and Dawn has helped me go even further in on those harder choices in my minimalism !

[@chericook7575]

You both help bring me be JOY!

[@estherbayer7164]

Ahh girls,this was so touching! I can relate so well to the joy and peace and comfort from above in the most difficult times. I've truly experienced that in the past year or two. And now I'm off to declutter my closet!! Thankyou for the motivation:)

[@jaambjd]

Hello to you both! I love your videos they always have such words of wisdom. I do feel this Christmas season is a bit down beat but perfectly aligned with how a lot of us are feeling at the moment. So thank you for keeping it real and let’s all seek joy when we can!

[@kathleenhill5838]

It is amazing how you don't miss the items gotten rid of. God bless you both!

[@gc5110]

You both are a great inspiration and I wish you both Hope, Faith, Peace and Love this Christmas Season.

[@feathersky860]

Thank You Both for ALL your help! 🙏🏽💙🙏🏽

[@suejones92]

I have been getting better at the closet sorting stuff, and did pull out all of my clothes... I was amazed how many clothes were NOT options, but actually work t-shirts for MDO, or costumes for dress up for work! I did the first layer of sorting and moved three trash bags to the donation store. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ When I saw Diana in her closet, I wanted to encourage her to get a step stool to reach the closet easier! 😁 Simple changes make everything easier! 👍

[@TalentBBY]

Ah, thank you for fixing the title! I’m posting it to Facebook as this is so practical and REAL! Thanks for your expertise, Dawn, and explaining the emotions and physiology behind the struggle.

[@trishaerickson5177]

I feel like I have that exact coral athletic top you had. You will make people very happy with all those donations. Joy is so important, especially when we find it through things that are lasting. Merry Christmas!

[@juliacockroft8745]

What a blessing you both are. Have a beautiful Sabbath. 💝💝

[@kathybullmer8884]

Merry Christmas to you Dawn, Diane, and families! May God continue to Bless you all!

[@ashandu]

Lovely to see you both! Happy Sunday!

[@tgayer1]

Thank you, Dawn and Diana!

[@tambracarswell9896]

Thank you for today’s message. I needed it more than I knew. May God bless each of you and your families.

[@elizabethandrus3848]

I have referred so many family members to your wonderfully helpful channel. Watching your sister as she learns this process is so insightful as well. I was so surprised at the image of you at the table with Cass and Dana. I didn't realize just howpetite you and your sister are until I saw the perspective of sitting in a chair at a table.Thank you for your Sunday messages. Truly is a joyful time!

[@jerichobyrd]

I am emotionally attached to the dresses I wore to my baby showers. My son is 6 and my daughter is 2 1/2 and those dresses are still in closet. I’ve considered donating them but I just can’t. I finally gave myself permission to keep them and I feel better. Other than that I’ve been pretty ruthless. Love you ladies so much!! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@suehorn4182]

If you sew, make a small quilt or pillow out of the fabric. Something you can cuddle or you can see on your bed.

[@suzie2080]

I love watching Dawn discipline with her eyes! Great video as usual.

[@racheltan7098]

I realized this week that, havung listened to all your videos for years now, the accumulated benefit astounds me. Thank you so much. I also find myself recommending you regularly when other women are telling me about a struggle; since so many struggles are universal, you've usually spoken to it. I wish that I could give both of you a hug and tell you thank you in person. 🥰 (And because little things can help broaden the audience willing to listen--the past participle of wear is have worn. 😋)

[@cassmhb]

So good ladies. Thank you for your continued effort to ground our spirit in the Lord in whatever season we find ourselves in. Really loving the recent videos. I've watched, and really enjoyed, every video on this channel. For some reason there seems to be something extra special about the last few in particular. Thanks again for all your effort towards these videos. They are making an impact.

[@sunrays-wy6jc]

I love how you and Diana are the ying & yang to each other. You compliment each other. ❤❤

[@alexlauren86]

I needed to hear Diana’s message today. Thanks for this

[@helenw355]

Hi Dawn and Diana. Love your podcast. You both are a great blessing to alot of people with your soothing words and love of God. God bless you and your family . 😊

[@lorizielinski227]

Grieving is so painful and it’s ok to not be ok, thank you girls for reiterating that to me ❤️❤️

[@CalmVibesVee]

I love when you talk about the decision making process to all this !

[@sandyb34]

So blessed to share Sundays with you both. I am almost certainly on the "other side" of my decluttering journey but I still find things I can part with. It fills me with joy! I think my Christmas present to myself is to spend some more time with Dawn and Cas and to get to know Dana! Dawn and Diana - you are both treasures. And, so thrilled for Dawn to reach to 300k subscribers! I understand if you are still unable to speak about it (I'm tearing up as I type!) but I am so grateful for you and thrilled beyond belief for you, Tom, and Diana! Love you all! Huge hugs from the Midwest!

[@balboathedog]

I’m excited about the course!

[@jewelelaine6866]

Thank you both for the encouraging words.

[@karenk2831]

I so enjoy you two and this devotional/encouragement! Thank you for the Advent reminders! 🕯 🕯 🕯 Amen

[@nancycerreta2803]

Love the prayers and hope. Merry Christmas.

[@conniesoares157]

Great video! Dawn I did your “onion method” on my Christmas decorations, hall closet and broom closet this week and it feels so good when I go to get something out of it! I share about your channel and tips because there are so many great and easy ideas to make purging so much better than filling up your spaces with stuff. Happy Sunday!

[@gdan9923]

I have a certain number of matching hangers in each closet. When I don’t have any more hangers I know something has got to go. Love your videos! Your families are truly a light in a dark time.

[@nancyschaecher2548]

Diana, being with you while you shared your sentiments about an item you’re coming to the decision to discard was so helpful to me. It’s typical reasonings that verify how difficult it is to truly declutter closet items. This is extremely helpful to me. And this from someone who downsized her closet by over 50 % several years back. I love the results but I still have several items I don’t wear but struggle to allow them to leave. Thank you. Your honesty really spoke to me. Blessings. It’s powerful to have this sort of assistance from you two. Thanks for sharing.

[@sallypage8004]

Thank you Dawn and Diana! I love watching your Sunday videos. And Diana, your prayers bring tears to my eyes. Merry Christmas and may we all feel the JOY of the Lord, even if we're struggling!

[@MrsScott-bx8sb]

I love that you did this video, walking through the items and explaining your thoughts on each one and reviewing them in the commentary helps me form my own positive and productive narrative as I face my closet again. Recent changes have placed me in a more professional environment, and I turned 40, so the two combined have forced me to reassess my clothing choices and existing wardrobe. Hubby agrees that I need an upgrade and ought to get rid of my old stuff that isn't flattering or serving me anymore.

[@barbstanek6211]

Thank you, thank you, for your prayer at the end! God bless you girls!!!

[@dianaclements8861]

Love the time with your twin. The bible reading and prayer time are so encouraging to me!

[@heidiking2849]

So timely! Just before watching this, I had just put a knit green dress in my donation pile. It was the dress I wore late in pregnancy, felt pretty & comfortable in, and ended up wearing while my 3rd daughter was born! Such sweet memories, but time to let go of the actual dress - thank you team!

[@racheltaylor2549]

I watched a video yesterday of someone doing an 'an extreme organise with me' video and I was super impressed at how minimal my mind works when I couldn't believe just how much stuff she was keeping and not throwing away. Keeping like 3 or 4 or the same thing. I love watching your channel Dawn as the love you share with others helps keep me on a journey of self improvement and home improvement in living simply. ♥️

[@kristinjackson9434]

What a blessing you both are to me... so thankful for your Sunday posts!

[@shanedavidson2018]

Yea, going through more videos just makes me appreciate you guys even more.

[@sojournerx2]

Thank you for the fellowship! For those of us who are isolated logistically, this is wonderful!

[@erynsinko1586]

Thank you so much for that prayer. It was much needed. I just lost my father almost a month ago and not spending Thanksgiving or Christmas with him is gut wrenching. Merry Christmas to you ladies and your family!

[@cbmaine3709]

I just wanted you both to know that your words reach out in ways you likely cannot imagine. Diana's prayer each week is like a healing balm. Thank you for these special Sunday videos.

[@shellyboelter3933]

Thanks for the uplifting and motivating video! Great way to start a day.

[@tammyzydonis2911]

Thank you for this ladies!!! You totally inspired me and I attacked my closet today while my little guys were busy playing games with big brother (home from college). I feel GREAT and so accomplished!!!

[@gracious6397]

I really enjoy your videos..have for awhile! It is nice to have your sister on with you too. I appreciated listening today....when Diana prayed for those who have lost loved ones this year...I lost both my mom and my dad...6 weeks apart...so her prayer touched my spirit. Sometimes one pushes the pain aside and then when least expecting it God comes and does another layer of healing. So proud of you for bringing some devotional time into your videos.

[@JennyChart17]

Good morning from Athens Greece!! (Actually, it's mid-afternoon) Always so happy to watch your videos! Happy Holidays to you ladies and to your families!!

[@fousies]

Γεια σας!

[@JennyChart17]

@@fousies Καλές Γιορτές Dena!!!

[@808Blessed1]

Good Morning Dawn and Diana Happy Sunday!!💜

[@TheMinimalMom]

Good morning!!!!

[@followin_Jesus]

I really appreciate you guys mentioning the Bible Recap podcast. You mentioned it in the 1st advent video and I started it that day. 20 days later I am on day 60. I have tried so many times to read the Bible and having that podcast to help understand what I just read/listened has helped so much. It almost feels like I have a friend to discuss it with. :)

[@shannonc7308]

Thank you for this. I actually stopped the video and immediately took out about 10 items that I kept hanging on to that I really didn’t love and it felt so good! I am also looking forward to trying out the Dwell app.

[@BohemiaGirl331]

Thank you!! This afternoon before the Packers game (sorry you Vikings gals!) I am going to do the exact thing to my closet. A Christmas present to me!! You two are the best. And your special words giving permission to grieve were so helpful. My dad died last year at this time. Sometimes it is one foot in front of the other.

[@chibistk]

I'm super excited to start this new program in the coming year! My husband and I are blessed to be considered essential employees (and we've had to physically be at work during the pandemic) so it's been hard juggling work, family time, remote learning, and keeping our family healthy (emotionally, mentally). I've found that decluttering has helped me with my own mental sanity and makes me feel like I can "control" the happenings at our house. Thank you for always providing realistic and positive motivation!

[@diannawelty4483]

Thank you for your testimony. It made me feel better today

[@lrhudy93]

MERRY CHRISTMAS to you both!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much!!!

[@rileybugs07]

Love watching your videos. Esp. on Sunday mornings, puts me in the best mood before church. Recently found your channel and have started decluttering my home. It is insane the amount of "stuff" we have and haven't used for ever. Alot of ppl I follow are moving or have moved and ended up being buried in junk to pack and now unpack. So I just keep thinking "if I was moving would I want to carry this onto the truck" more times then not the answer is no. I have decluttered so much of my closet. I had 7 hanging racks( full to the point you couldn't move them) as well as bins, and shelves jam packed. I have gotten it paired down to one rack...yippee and a few shelves. Hoping to continue to pair it down over time.

[@jessicafaith5729]

I know this is late and all, but it still matters to me. THANK YOU for posting last.time.about the teeth. I had been struggling about the decision to get mine.done. now it's been confirmed..so thank you. Really appreciate your hard work. Tips, tricks,.advice.. same like mindedness. God Bless y'all

[@jenlibertowski3984]

I look forward to these every Sunday!

[@AngelaHoodWritesSavannahRose]

I've been contemplating going back through my closet, and I keep putting it off. How ironic this subject came up today in your video! My husband and I have nearly 2 weeks off from our jobs for the winter break (we work at a community college) and this is now the first task on my list. I've already cleaned it out, but kept a lot of "just in case" items. I find myself reaching for the same things to wear each morning. We've been decluttering our home since I found your channel on KZbin and it feels wonderful! There's still lots to do, but we'll get there. My word for 2021 is "Simplify" (this year's word was "Joy"). Despite the virus this year, I have found my joy and what is most important...God, family, friends, and living life without clutter. Wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas.

[@cherrymaniego209]

This was very helpful. Thank you for inspiring simple living and contentment 👏👍 merry Christmas to you both

[@nancybonarowski5427]

I have a suggestion for you Diana as far as your closet. I noticed you have all those bulky and mismatched hangers that I used to have. A real game changer for me was to get rid of them all and use the Joy Mangano velvety hangers. I was amazed at how much more space I had in the closet even before I started to pare down my wardrobe. Yes, it was a bit of an investment, but I would never go back to those plastic hangers again. Two of the best bonuses of my new hangers are my closet looks so much neater with all the matching hangers and also my clothes don’t get those shoulder pokes anymore like they did with the plastic. It was a real game changer and I smile ever time I open my closet!

[@CR-qt4ff]

Thank you so much for your inspiration and prayers!!

[@cassysatterfield5860]

In that pic I totally thought Diana was you Dawn!!! Both beautiful ladies! This closet declutter has been the most helpful for me yet in the area of paring down clothes. Diana addressed most every argument I have in my mind as I try unsuccessfully to deal with my overflowing closets! (yes closetS) ..shaking my head..

[@sarahthatcher123]

Giving ourselves permission to feel our sad feelings...so important. Thank you for not doing the typical " count it all joy" pat Christian answers. Thank you for acknowledging the pain part first and I believe as you mentioned it's only by going through the hard emotions ( not trying to minimize or bury them ) that real, true , lasting healing and joy can be found. God is so faithful to accept us right where we're at with our full range of emotions. We don't have to put on a 'positive' spin for Him. He of all people truly is the only one who not only understands our emotions ( hurt, pain, loss, discouragement, despair) but will fully accept us and never leave us through them all.

[@graceensz1658]

This was just the motivation I needed to get moving on my closet! Thanks!!