I tried to live like "The Minimalists" for a day

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

If you're having issues with the sound: unplug your headphones or the soundbar, then you should be able to hear. (I made a mistake while editing and forgot to change it from mono to stereo)

[@kellycarpenter1287]

I can’t hear them ☹️ no headphones or soundbar connected.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

@@kellycarpenter1287 maybe try a different device? Like if you using your phone, then try your computer?

[@biker5662]

No problems hearing it on my phone! 👌🏼

[@karencox3235]

I could hear them, but only in my left ear (TOZO wireless earbuds connected to my laptop). I could hear YOU in both ears, so I knew it was an editing thing and not my earbuds. All good.

[@kellycarpenter1287]

Thank you! Worked on the iPad yay! Throughly enjoyed 😊

[@mizzezjones]

I’m not even halfway through with this video, but I had to comment that you are brilliant and this video is brilliant and I hope you win an award for it.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

This comment made me smile like a goon, thank you so much ❤️

[@ericaterrones16]

Ditto!!

[@luddadudda]

This was so fun! You are brilliant and I’m happy The Minimalists get to see and collaborate with that! Thanks for all your hard work on this!!!

[@calipigeon]

Ok I wasn’t expecting that you’d actually interview the minimalists and omg you killed it. I choked on my dinner when you said the baby woke up “and then I gave her an ice bath” 😂😂😂 you crack me up

[@pennyfarthing1372]

I thought Ariel said she gave the baby a “nice bath”. When she followed up with “only kidding” I was a bit confused. This explains it…

[@kroberts9285]

Hahaha me tooo

[@channah144]

My parents would actually move our family every 3-9 months when I was growing up (before packing parties and minimalism were popular), and I can attest to how well it works to minimize your stuff! After I moved out, I moved a lot, so kept very few things; however, I've been living in the same house for 5 years now and love the freedom of filling a house with things that bring me joy! For organizing and keeping down clutter, I prefer the container method. i.e. My bookcase is made to contain my books, so I keep what fits comfortably. This and the one in, one out method works great! And no need to wake up at 3:30 am!

[@deboraballes9044]

My experience exactly, moved about 12x before 18 and then have moved about 5x since (I'm 63). I was always mildly jealous of kids that lived all their childhood in the same house and had all the silly moments that we like to accumulate, I am very sentimental and love old stuff. Now that I have been in the same large city apt with no storage I fantasize about having a moving party....but have no where to put all the boxes,😂😂

[@andrealagow1715]

These last 2 videos w the interactive ish interviews w these well-known ppl are phenomenal!! Genius idea! And HILARIOUS!! I love how it's kind of scripted and so thought out that we see your personality come out and their humor towards your humor! You, your mom and your grandma dancing: PRICELESS!! I also loved getting to see your videos more often. I chose your video first this morning over my regularly scheduled first video bc I was so excited!! Love you! Love your channel! Can't wait to see me! Can't say enough positive things!

[@213tms3]

1) this was so awesome that you partnered with them 2) I love how committed you are, waking up at 3:45am and doing the ice face dunk! 3) I love your videos, you keep me company while I clean. I feel like I can’t clean when I’m alone, I need someone to keep me company. That’s where you come in. Thank you, Ariel!!!!

[@fidelogos7098]

You are so much fun and, from the looks of it, you inherited your sense of fun from your mom and grandmom!

[@TeresaRaab-hb5co]

We often don't see the sun for many days in Michigan. It becomes dark at 5:30 pm during the winter. Most people are just getting home from work.

[@danicegewiss862]

I ask my husband what he wants for dinner. I give him choices. If he doesn't like them, no dinner. I am cutting back on my coffee drinking. One or two cups daily. I take the dog for a walk. She's getting longer walks daily. Yesterday was about a quarter mile. Today will be closer to half a mile. We get rid of a lot of stuff weekly. My driveway barely fit our stuff. Now there is plenty of room for our vehicles. My husband has a trailer that was our camper at one time. He's going to dismantle and recycle it, then he'll build a shed for the lawn equipment and his tools which are making a mess of our back porch.

[@danicegewiss862]

@@Emily-ld8sk I buy limited selection of foods that can be made into multiple meals...pasta, rice, beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, hamburger, chicken, olives, canned mushrooms, canned tuna, cheddar cheese, for example. I hate shopping, so I limit the menu. I used to make different meals every day. I never repeated a meal. Now we function on basic stuff and do well. I'm not always interested in cooking as I'm a student (medical billing and coding). If he doesn't like the choices I give, he makes dinner). I wanted to make chicken lentil soup, but he didn't want hot soup. And thank you. Since my husband got involved (he was impressed with the space in the house), we are getting so much more done. He also likes donating to the homeless. The shelter people run multiple shelters and can use whatever we want to donate, so we do.

[@marthamechelis6368]

Oh my goodness, I was smiling from beginning to the end!! Thank you I needed that. As I was smiling, I looked around my family room and kitchen. which by the it looks like Goodwill threw up in it, I thought hard about it and said to myself, Martha you are not ready to get rid of your treasures! I think I better get on the move though. I'm 68

[@rebeccablashock3829]

Amazing video and editing - so on point! I cracked up several times cuz, I can relate! Well done you! :D

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

Ariel this is definitely 1 of your best videos. Please accept my gift and get yourself some ice cream as a sign of being hilariously talented. I love your mom and grandma and can see the apple didn’t fall far from the tree with your humor. Great interview with the minimalist guys!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Deborah, thanks so much!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I promise you I will use your gift to buy the biggest banana split I can find 😁 you're so kind! I appreciate you!

[@karenlebeter4196]

I'm 71 so I have to concentrate on Swedish Death Cleaning: What should I get rid of so my son won't have to rent a huge storage space to put stuff he can't get rid of (being a collector of old stuff). I have to wait until he is at work to put bags of stuff in my car, then drive 30 miles into town to drop it off at a thrift store. Hate living in the middle of nowhere, but enjoy spending time with him.

[@amandadunbar9702]

I really enjoyed watching this video. I like how you've started interviewing people for your chancel and you've quickly become one of my favorite youtubers to watch. Thanks for all your content !

[@tonimt1712]

Its so precious you have footage of partying with your mom and grandma! 🎉 Hold onto that and cherish it forever. It will bring comfort eventually.

[@andrearoose5919]

GIRL!!!! These collabs have been so GREAT!!!❤❤

[@AimeeML]

My new favorite Awkward mom video, I loved this and seeing your family party with you. Great job, gave me lots to hint about.😊

[@angelica351a]

This is better than any tv show. Also has the cutest baby Ever.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

😁❤️

[@karencox3235]

I giggled and laughed out loud so many times that my son was mocking me (in a good way). Thank you so much for your wit and humor and just "down-to-earthness" . I am inspired to do some more decluttering and more "living in the moment" with my beautiful family.

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

❤️❤️❤️

[@marabanara]

This is AMAZING! 😂😂 it’s interesting that the Minimalists are all men, though that doesn’t discount their experiences or expertise. It’s just that I’ve noticed the Minimal Mom and others are labelled mummy bloggers, but these guys aren’t known as parents even if they might be, as that’s not their focus. But what mums like me need is advice on what minimalism looks like with our responsibilities and the way we are the heart of our homes.

[@101psalm]

This is great and very motivating for purging junk in my home! I really love the dance party with your family 💕

[@noelc2]

6:21 “I simply say no” what the?!? 😂😂😂😂 try that with kids lol

[@cheykath]

What an awesome collab! Also, the kitchen party with your mom and grandma was priceless! P.S. I did NOT watch this video while eating a large bowl of ice cream. Wait... the Minimalists said it was OK? Alright, then, actually I did. 😂🍨

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Lol! ❤️ Thanks Cheyenne 😊 always glad to see your comments!

[@ashlee3072]

That’s my kind of packing party! Ice cream pong 😂 I could see myself doing that with my mom, sister, and aunt. Lol

[@ericawhitfield9289]

Yes! Yes! Yes! I love The Minimalists so much and this collab was unexpected and absolutely wonderful! I’m so glad they did this with you. Go, Ariel! I loved so many parts of this, but the packing party was the best.

[@rosemoore5364]

Great and funny as always video. I thought your grandmother was your aunt. She looks fabulous. My Saturday is starting nice thanks to you, coffee, and your funny useful videos. Have a nice day.

[@jaimewilton952]

Sleep MASK!!!! sooo funny - so glad you looked directly at the camera... lol

[@TheWritergurl]

This was such a fun video! I love The Minimalists and was very happy to stumble across this collaboration. Less is definitely more for me.

[@georgebricker2224]

I am not a minimalist but I am trying to declutter my house. Then we started the kitchen/ laundry room/ back bathroom renovation. I guess that I am now having a packing party because everything is in boxes. Who knew? I did tell my husband that before we unpack everything we are going to let stuff stay in the boxes for a while to see what we really need. Love your videos

[@mermarseo]

I was a pretty extreme minimalist 40 years ago. The house was super easy to clean and it was a peaceful place to be. When I married, it was to a very messy packrat. I prevented a hoarding type situation but we did accumulate quite a bit. I'm now divorced and am struggling to go minimal, maybe not as extreme as in the past, but I have trouble letting go of stuff because of the usual. "I paid good money for that", "I may need it someday", etc. This type of video helps give me resolve to take reasonable steps toward decluttering.

[@taramitchell131]

I listen to their podcast regularly! I love that you got to talk to them. Great video!

[@marystrenke3050]

I loved this!!! Especially what T.K. said about establishing healthy boundaries

[@rosemarysoto8912]

Absolutely loved this! You are an awesome collaborator and make the famous people feel more reachable. Very impressed.

[@amariehill1571]

I am so thrilled to see you getting these opportunities to collaborate with other creators in such a fun, hilarious, "awkward mom" way! ❤

[@Pammer9685]

Thank you for making me laugh every time I watch one of your videos! I’m so happy the Minimalists did this with you, it was sooo funny! And I love that you are a sister in Christ! God bless you and your sweet family! ❤️😊

[@brendapeterson7039]

I just finished their documentary and now am watching you. You’ve added questions that was great to hear them answer. And of course your hilarious and your sense of humor and practical way of assessing things for you are brilliant.

[@JaiACurtis]

I love how wholesome you're videos are. One of the best channels on this platform.

[@longgone2023]

Absolutely hysterical. I got up early to watch this and laughed so hard I woke up my husband!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

I love it lol

[@peachpathfinder]

Brilliant video!! I love your humor! You're a jewel in this KZbin jungle. 💎

[@wilhelmina8843]

Great video! I knew about The Minimalists but hadn’t watched them in awhile so I’ll head there to catch up and definitely will mention your video.

[@marabanara]

Oh and just another point that should have been my major one: this was flipping AWESOME and your humour and content is top notch! This is the best thing I’ve seen in ages and I’m on KZbin A LOT.

[@jennifershaw4756]

This was great! The Minimalists were my beginning to becoming a minimalist 7 years ago. I've read their books and was lucky enough to see them in my home town during one of their tours. Very exciting for them to come onto your channel!

[@lisab9734]

I love the minimalist! Them and Marie kondo helped me hugely to cut down what I don’t need in my home and to really think about what is important to me

[@caterinaml]

Very cool video with the Minimalists. I will try to get out and sit facing the East, face ice bath etc. Then, with an empty box or two(definitely more than 2 boxes) will declutter a space-see how that goes. Then, try reading, practicing the piano and eating fine food. When darkness falls tonight, that will be a tell………no phone or TV. It’s a good challenge. I think the sleep will come quickly but could I get up at 3:30 ish to start the day anew! Thank you, Ariel, your wonderful and inspiring video keeps me happy ! Thanks and have another wonderful day in NY. 💕🇺🇸🙋‍♀️🌺💕

[@michellechouinard4958]

I am so floored by the insight, "You can have toxic relationships with lovely people, and lovely interactions with toxic people." Mind blown.

[@cynthiamyers4265]

One thumbs up is not enough for this! So fun!

[@Eli-pj8xm]

Ok. So this has got to be your best video yet! And thank you for introducing The Minimalists to me.

[@cindym7234]

Your videos always make me happy and make me feel better about myself! The struggle is real, but you give it humor. You are so creative with your videos. I truly look forward to them! Love from Texas ❤

[@joanparker9289]

What a hilarious video! One of your very best!

[@waedsouri8424]

Oh my god , my religion now makes so much sense! We weak at sunrise ~4:00 we do (wodoa’) which we wash our face hands and legs , then we pray by standing towards the sun for 2 minutes. Thank you for this video

[@HappyCatHappyLife]

You've become one of my favorite new KZbinrs. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face. And...for the belly laughs!

[@ruth4114]

Very entertaining and informative video. I really like the 3 minimalist and their approach not only to things but to life. Nice words of wisdom. I think the party ladies were awesome.😊

[@barbkandel777]

This was such a fun video, Ariel!!! Great job! More collabs with your mom and grandma please! ❤

[@sclarke4969]

Brilliant video 😂❤ Congratulations on your collaboration with The Minimalists! I hope they do another 🤞

[@noneya154]

This was so fun :) Glad yall could partner! I'm looking forward to the packing party video too!

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

Thanks!

[@tammytarry3202]

BEST VIDEO EVER!!! I love the part of you, your mom and grandma doing the packing party! I laughed so loud my husband peeked in to see what I was laughing about! You really upped your game with this video! Great job!

[@rosariolugli2283]

Loved the fun approach to minimalism! Thanks for the laughs!

[@Seoulsearch616]

I enjoyed this video so much! One of your best, and they just keep getting better. ❤️ This was just so creative, fun, and hilarious! Thank you, Ariel, for brightening up my week! 🥰 Much love to you! 🌹

[@emilyanne4802]

I loved this one Ariel, like all your videos! Your sense of humor is just my style. I need to get into minimalism - I've got ADHD and a couple chronic illnesses that make managing my home really difficult and stressful. I know that cutting back on our STUFF would make the burden so much easier! Thanks for the inspiration. P.S. Your family is just the cutest.

[@garlicgalore]

😂😂😂, such a fun video! I want to say that I added looking at a bright light every morning back in February and it has made a huge, huge improvement in my life. Since I live in the NE and we don't always have sun in the early morning (like for 7months of the year) I used a light therapy box and it worked great. Now I have a bright light at the kitchen sink and I do my dishes first thing while getting the light. It noticably set my circadian rhythm to feeling sleepy at a good hour of the night, and I sleep well, which has always been a struggle. I'd recommend to anyone to try it!

[@letyv4444]

Omg!! I love the Minimalist! Their humor and your humor lol, this is great! ❤️❤️

[@layleila2971]

Such a great video!! Thank you!!

[@Morepanthers]

Great video! I do think it's telling that most minimalists are rich. If you can't afford to replace something, it's hard to get rid of it. I bet it is much easier to be "minimal" when you know you have the means to buy that stuff again at the drop of a hat

[@Rosannasfriend]

From my experience, it’s actually easier being a minimalist when you’re poor because you get to live on a budget easier when you realize all the stuff that you don’t need. It helps you to save money and focus on the things you need.

[@Rosannasfriend]

And no, most minimalist are not rich. That’s just an idea you wanted to have about the whole thing.

[@kwhite7344]

You are a hoot! I love your family participation and look forward to your videos. Blessings!

[@mickeyc3096]

This was great! Loved your mom and grandma!

[@hettiegrubbs]

This is definitely my favorite video of yours! You are getting better and better at posting such unique and authentic content. Thank you for making my day so much better by just being yourself, loved everything about this video 😊

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@YayaTo2]

This is such a fun video! Definitely party with your mom and grandma more!!

[@oldvillagefarm1348]

Your moving party was great! Thanks for the laughs 😊

[@ob9834]

Love it! Your videos are brilliant, hilarious and very educational at the same time!😁

[@Denise-ez7gi]

You should tour. You are Hilarious!!! Thanks!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Wow Denise! Thank you so so much ❤❤❤ your gift means so much!!

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

Hi Denise, can you please tell me how you can do the gift for $20? I tried but $1.99 kept coming up. I’ve never done it before and I’m old, lol.

[@Denise-ez7gi]

@@Rapunzel122-s9w Hi. It was my first time too. You can move the line forward and backward to change the amount. $1.99 is the minimum so you can only go forward from that amount. Good luck!

[@dappledaylight2628]

WAAAAAYYYYY TOO FUNNY.. Love your relatives.. They are the best!

[@lisaballard1381]

I just discovered your channel. You crack me up! Nice to see a real person on here! I live in Central NY and I see you are not too far away!. I can relate to the weather for sure lol. Thank you for the laughs!!

[@michelleperez8690]

I just found you, you are sweet, kind and funny. I am motivated to clean and help people clean.

[@Rocketsmansmom]

loved this. great job!

[@ksd6122]

I need to go get some ice cream! I really enjoyed this. Love the caviar scene!

[@christi3411]

Wonderful colab. Follow and learn from you both weekly!

[@dinonyet8001]

You never fail to make me laugh! Several times, loud and proud. Love your videos!!!

[@lisagarner8261]

You make me laugh out loud! Thank you. I’ll watch your videos regardless of the subject matter bc you are hilarious!

[@Jesusisallandiamnothing]

Firstly I can't believe how much you did in one day that's amazing. I love some of there ideas I think I'll try to incorporate into my life.i really enjoyed this, I've been feeling a little flat it totally picked up my mood. Thank you God bless you

[@carmiejones8289]

Love love love this! You are such a hoot! 😂

[@JorgeTobarra-l5g]

"I wake up at 3:30am" I mean... at that time I've had 2h of sleep, I'll never do that haha

[@carriegarcia5340]

Ice cream Pong...hilarious!! Love the minimalists...and love that you made the interview so fun!

[@jannagregory7928]

SO glad I started my day with this video! 😂🎉 (Also glad my day didn’t start at 3:30 a.m.)

[@RaeInTime]

😂You are so funny!! I always look forward to your videos🎉❤😁

[@oxfordstyle5807]

Your videos are so cute and funny! I love how you always get your guests to play along. 😅

[@piggylicous1]

Tiny dementors had me cracking up this morning!

[@LaJuana558]

What a fun video…love the Minimalist! Can’t wait for the 21 days!

[@9Fruits1]

This video made me laugh it was such a joy! You are so talented at helping cheer mums up. My little 3 year old laughed so much at your packing party when you danced with the blue bowls together and made me replay it over and over 😅

[@JRManess]

Girl, you make me laugh out loud. Keep up the great work!

[@lovefortruth3414]

Ohmygoodness! I'm only a few minutes in, and I'm dying l 😂 I've never watched the Minimalists, and this collab you did with them is a great introduction for me! No, zip have no intention of becoming a minimalist, but I have been adopting alot of little concepts and habits to simplify different areas of my life. Anyway, this is a great video!

[@uncoveringmycozylife]

Oh my goodness that is such a clever way to do an interview! I found it so entertaining and definitely gleaned some good information to implement into my own life. Love your content!!

[@margritcleghorn1751]

That was so worth the wait 😂, thank you! Your mom and granny are so cool 😮❤, that was definitely the best part of the video 🎉 I hope you didn't really get up at 3:30 😅

[@margritcleghorn1751]

As a working single mum of 7 (without dishwasher) it feels like an insult though, when someone says {imitating sassy voice}:"If you say that you're always busy you're just proud of it." Really, there's NOTHING in my day/ week that I could say "no" to! I'm not busy for prestige 😠

[@rachelroby5334]

Thanks for the giggles! Your video was informative and fun. A smile is minimal but brings joy to The soul. Thanks awkward mom!!🤣🥰

[@supergran1702]

How beautiful are your mom and grandma! I honestly thought they must be your sister and mom.

[@RikimiKalyAkemiMiki]

LOLLLLLLLLLLOOLLLLL 10:36 "Hello friend, I'm breaking up with you"

[@pama.6410]

Great video!!! So fun and funny! Loved your packing party and walk with your aunt. Very good questions and interesting answers. Can't wait for the second interview down the line.

[@kitgenz1114]

10:47 to 11:07 seriously, this needs to be said over and over and over. And before people chime in, yes, sometimes the boundary is no contact but mostly the boundary is interactions in small doses.

[@lesleyjackson7691]

Oh what a fun video! Your style of presentation is so unique and compelling. Thank you!