Minimalist Bathroom: You have to see this! (Small Bathroom Storage & Organization)

[@TheMinimalMom]

THANK YOU for watching! If you want to see the video where Tom pops out of the shower curtain (and our blooper reel!) you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYaZp6hpisd1eZo (it also talks about small bathroom decluttering & organization & why we don't have hampers!) We are grateful for you!!! - Dawn

[@jentrees333]

So sorry if this is criticism. In this current climate I would never get rid of my old 100percent cotton linens. We will never be able to replace them. The new stuff we get from China is toxic and microfiber plastic. You are doing a health disservice.

[@aditigupta4737]

jentrees333 i agree... but she wants to explain is if you are not gonna use them then throw or donate.. but keep what you use.. so if u gonna use your old cotton linen.. keep them🙂🙂

[@natblabla1]

Brilliant!

[@natblabla1]

@@jentrees333 I must have missed the spot where somebody told you to get rid of your family heirlooms, so your comment is what is toxic and entirely unnecessary.

[@jentrees333]

Natali M can’t deal with a different opinion then your own. Immature and ridiculous.

[@AmythefirstA]

The bathroom was where I did my first real decluttering. It was about 5 am and I had been looking at before and after decluttering pictures while rocking a sick baby. After I put him down I went into the bathroom and started pitching stuff into the trash can. Filled it up quickly! The next day I filled up a box with still-good items and took them to a shelter for pregnant women. Lots of nail polish, sample sized toothpaste, hair products I didn't like, and fancy spa products people had given me. In this season, my skin is happy enough with splashing with water in the shower. I was finally ready to let go of the obligation to use it. And the new empty space in the cabinet was so pleasing that I was hooked and started looking for more stuff to declutter!

[@aligator6823]

when I was little we never really had bath toys I remember playing with a washcloth and pretending it was a jellyfish and like a cup and that's really it, was so much fun

[@simplelivingmommy4436]

When you were talking about the bank account I was like where is she going with this?? So awesome. Love your videos!

[@nicolehall8441]

I loved her technique too. Such a smart hook at the start of the video but also a very good visual.

[@Ms.Nenette]

I love her! That was so funny! And true! ❤

[@Oyuki-Mayonesa]

Lol The reveal on that part cracked me up 😂

[@jenshark4]

What a great twist! I love it ❤️

[@zeldaplinte]

Me too! That was a great point!

[@dorothyyoung8231]

If I have toiletries I’m not using, I take a box of them to school/work/church and leave them with a “Help Yourself!” sign. They’re always gone in a day. This way others can try a shampoo that didn’t work for me, or a lotion whose scent I didn’t care for.

[@ntur117]

Great idea!!!!!!

[@steffany9309]

Yes, much better than just throwing all that stuff in the Landfill!

[@azhotmom]

Oh that's so smart!

[@sararansome4387]

I've started doing that with my makeup and toiletries and absolutely agree, it's all gone within the day. I love the mini makeover sessions that occur as well. Much much better than it going to waste

[@jennymeyer982]

Yes!!

[@DebbyeCannon]

Very well done example about the bank account. I’ve been minimizing in my garage this week. Letting go of LOTS of “someday” stuff. My bank account has actually increased by $200 after two days of selling the things on FB marketplace.

[@Julie-ok5fr]

Us too! We started checking out fbmarketplace about 2 months ago, and we have made around 250$. We don't miss any of it and it just feels so freeing😊🍥

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes!!!! Love this!!!!!!

[@vazlet]

Debbye Cannon Yesssss!!!! I've sold so many things during quarantine. Every dollar adds up.

[@DebbyeCannon]

Sold more today. Cleared many things from my closet that I no longer have occasion to wear. I like to build a wardrobe with intention and updated classics. I give purchases my 5 “C”’s test: cost,construction, cleaning,comfortable fit, color.its past time to share things that didn’t work for me with someone who it will thrill.winwin!1

[@normakarina5123]

@@TheMinimalMom can you please tell me which shampoo and conditioner you use? please

[@sandrab.3538]

I, too, have multiple hand lotions, face creams, hair conditioners in my bathroom, nail polish, etc. I've imposed a buying freeze until I use up what I have, because I hope to simplify one of everything, without waste. It is a slower process, but I don't feel any guilt.

[@mousestripedgrass2123]

same! best wishes throughout your process!

[@Romans828girl]

Same here. My husband is a hoarder, and it stresses him out when I throw away things that are still "perfectly good" - and he's more important to me than the house. So I'm working on the other end of the equation: limiting what comes in. For me, a buying freeze is a no-brainer. My energies generally are spent on getting HIM not to bring anything new in!

[@keyisme1356]

I did this too. Took me a couple of years.

[@amandadavies..]

Me too. Save the stuff and then when you need something you take it out of the stuff you've kept. I will never need to buy anything for a long time when I run out of things in the bathroom. Bad mistake hoarding it in the 1st place, but I'll be damned if I'll throw good stuff away.

[@marygreen3529]

I’m doing the same!

[@thebauerfamily]

I felt like I was getting an eye exam. “Which one is better? This one or this one?” 😂

[@joblower9961]

am I the only person who preferred the full drawers?!

[@cherylwebb8340]

1or 2. 3 or 4....

[@angelwings1]

1 or 2? 1 or 2? 😂

[@angelwings1]

@@joblower9961 nooooo

[@abnormal9542]

Watching for 3rd time…if it wasn’t for you, I’d be drowning in all my stuff!!! Thank you so, so much!!!!!!💕

[@allioakley3372]

One thing i never throw away is soap/shampoo. If we don't like it i clean the toilet with it. 😊💕

[@waterfallpeace8057]

Instead of throwing away shampoos I no longer use, I use them to spot treat clothes, clean toilets, patio furniture, scrub sidewalk or baseboards. I enjoy your ideas. Thanks.

[@ambermik2940]

I would have never thought to re purpose shampoo. Love it

[@cassiesimmons5972]

I never thought of that! Great idea.

[@TwoRiversFarm707]

I wash my bras with the old shampoo. They are too expensive to throw in a machine!

[@ORSkie]

Yes, or scrub a dog with them :)

[@pauliedoodle1939]

I always find my bathroom cabinets get cluttered up after Christmas when I get loads of toiletry products gifted to me. I’m allergic to many of the products (but get them anyways despite telling people this lol) and found I used to keep a hold of them for years because I felt ungrateful throwing them out. I recently discovered my local supermarket has a discretionary hygiene basket where you can donate unused toiletry products for people who need them. I feel much better giving the things away to someone who really appreciates them while still respecting the people who give me Christmas gifts. 😊

[@leahholsinger3150]

I love how practical you are!!! I watch a lot of videos much like yours but they seem to always prompt me to buy something new to replace the old. Minimalism should be money-saving. And that is why I love your approach SO much. Thank you as always for your ideas, Dawn!

[@Islandtyme]

Walking in to a clean, clutter-free bathroom in the morning is such a great way to start the day! I'll never go back! Anybody else get a thrill when you see a family member putting something right back where it goes now??? 😃 Our home's been on the market for less than a week. And already, we've gotten SOOOO much feedback on how clean and simple and inviting our home is! 😂 THANK YOU, DAWN!!!

[@elizabethcallihan9971]

Literally 4 min into this video, I paused it, went and cleaned out 2 bathroom drawers!!!! Easiest thing to throw away--Bactine with exp date'97😱

[@lisadearing5960]

I also pause her videos and clean something out! It’s a great feeling! 😁

[@rachelmacdonald9195]

Hahah! Can bactine really go bad??

[@carriepinkduck]

@@rachelmacdonald9195 actually, medical supplies lose effectiveness over time.

[@jnichols7886]

My son’s favorite bath toy when he was little was a turkey baster! :)

[@BigSmashKing]

That is a great idea ☺️ I have a house full of littles and I'm going to try that 😊

[@TheAtWhatCostBlog]

You win the decluttering internet. That was awesome!

[@mmulligan7360]

Great video! When I help people who want to declutter and are over whelmed with where to start I always have them start in the bathroom cupboards. Not usually any sentimental items in there and things are pretty easy to make decisions about since you know what you use and what you don’t. The person can see quick progress and that really helps people catch the decluttering bug! 😀

[@stephanieh5216]

Great idea to start in the bathroom!

[@azhotmom]

I call myself a minimalist, yet after watching this video I discovered Johnson's baby shampoo in my bathroom: My baby just turned 13 😂😂😂😂😂

[@noellekorody4129]

Baby shampoo is great for cleaning around your eyes because of it's "no tears" quality.

[@MyFocusVaries]

We are lucky to have nieces and nephews and neighbours who usually take shampoos etc. Plus homeless shelters always need donations (and we have a friend who works at one so it's easy for us to get items to them). I have always tried to be fairly minimal but haven't been maintaining well for the last couple of years. But I did a big purge of my vanity (the same model as yours). Old eyeliner and mascara that didn't live up to its smudge proof promise. I have now faced facts that I am not going to return it, and keeping it isn't putting the money I spent back in the bank (you're right!!) ;) The reward is it's so much easier to find what I need quickly. Thanks!

[@triciarie3972]

I bought those same Green Toys bathtub toys for my grandkids. They play with them in the bathtub and also in their inflatable pool in the summer. Those toys are the best. The kids love them.

[@ingerfalch-jacobsen1717]

The most badass demonstration of the sunk cost fallacy I've ever encountered. Thank you!

[@barbaramelanson3912]

You are sssooo right. Decluttering a bathroom is the easiest room to start with. I did it when I changed out my sink and cabinet. It is only me, so I have no one to blame but myself. So easy to keep clean now. I have one basket under sink and five towels, one being a beach towel. A cabinet over the toilet for small extra things, swabs, soap, spray, etc. Love the curtain!

[@amandagregg8762]

Thanks for this approach on decluttering Dawn. I need some tough love when it comes to getting rid of things I have spent money on. But I now realize I'd much rather have the peace than the product. ❤

[@Nan-59]

Hi Amanda! Dawn teaches in such a GREAT WAY!!! With kindness, for one thing!!

[@mrs.greenjeans7224]

Every time I declutter I put an add up on FB marketplace and it goes so fast. Sometimes I list it for free and other times I might make a little something. I don't like to throw things away so this has been a good compromise. Love Dawn's persuasive tips

[@johannepaquette969]

Thanks, very freeing idea. We feel bad throwing it out but I just purged my whole house and for the first time in my life I can go into stores and say no to buying because I’ve put so much time and effort into throwing out and donating so much stuff and I finally realize the waste!

[@susanwarthen4689]

Wow!! Every year I take the week after Christmas to declutter and purge. This video gave me permission to get rid of never opened items I've been holding onto in the bathroom closet because they cost money to buy. Freedom!!! I did it!!! Much more manageable closet and under the bathroom sinks. It was a BIG day. I feel so accomplished. Thank you!!!

[@juliegibb7724]

I’ve been buying my regular products in sample size before buying bigger to see how often I use it. Much easier to throw away a sample. What a great video!! Thanks for sharing your tips. I’m working hard to make these changes and get everyone on board.

[@susang5445]

The green wall really brings out your eyes😀

[@joanmillar5786]

Your tip on looking at your bank account is genius - and makes you think from a different angle, thank you 😊

[@t505beauty6]

So last year I put a bunch of bathroom items in a box and stored it away in my daughter's closet to see if I use it in a whole year and I only pulled 2 items out of the box that I needed. After I did that I decided to go thru all my bathroom items and I did exactly what you did I put them in the trash. Best thing ever!!

[@Rachel_seethegoodandbeautiful]

You’ve inspired me again. We have no drawers in either of our small bathrooms but I can still remove stuff to make it look better. I notice we have about 4 lotions on the go. I need to remove all but one so my family actually finishes one before moving to the next. I think a lot of us could also work on using up what we have before buying more. Especially in these times, our family is working on not letting anything go to waste. With all that space in the bottom drawer I would totally fill it up with toilet paper. :) Even as an aspiring minimalist I buy that in bulk, pandemic or not.

[@suebraid2480]

You are one of my very favourite you tuber! Your practices are a breath of fresh air. I get so anxious watching other channels where they have so much stuff it's actually shameful. I totally agree and do this myself to only have what I need and use. Also important to me is to never bring all that stuff into my house in the first place. I wish every one was like you!

[@coachdebby564]

You’re brilliant! I will forever have a minimalist bathroom now, thanks to you. I’m cured :) Truly. 🌺

[@annisijanovski5468]

I love what you did with your bank balance. Very clever Obi One. Lol I am always hanging onto things because they cost me money. This was great to see it wasn't costing to get rid of things. I know it makes sense but I'm a visual learner and I had an ' ahhhh' moment. Thanks Dawn and love from Australia

[@ceraroper4800]

What a great way to challenge that guilty part of our minds when going through costly clutter! Way to think outside the box! Thank you!

[@Lantanana]

Everytime I get rid of something, it improves my life! I have been working on it for a year, and probably have another year to go. I am looking forward to having a perfect house!

[@sarapawsonherrington2595]

I suggest giving the toiletries, even if opened, to a women's shelter. I learned this from someone who worked helping on Vancouver's downtown east side. Most people think you can't donate opened products, and they can't be sold, but donating to a shelter is ok.

[@Soo_Blessed]

Dawn literally there is no one like you on U Tube It totally comes across you are on a mission Your gentle tough love is a gift to us Your sincerity is the factor that gets us moving You are like a friend walking in the door saying GET MOVING I'm here and this needs to happen ! You remind me of my friend that was married and was so happy she wanted everyone married ! This change you made in your lifestyle has been so profound you are driven to show us how amazing it will be Your passion is contagious. We all love you for it 💌 thank you Dawn

[@mrsTraveller64]

I LOVE that shower curtain! And the green colour all in all.

[@michael-annhancox7179]

We did this! Our local day shelter for homeless kids took all of it. They have job interviews and school to attend and they still want to look good. I threw away old foundations and mascaras. Anything else was gratefully accepted, especially nail polish!

[@andmelinda]

Quarantine has us doing so much of the same things! I decluttered my bathroom just last night. I even moved out the bulky dresser I was using for storage. It so roomy and clean now! I repurposed a nightstand and mirror in place of the dresser. Bathroom boundaries are smaller yet functional. Continued blessings for you and your family!

[@expressivepets1]

So true.

[@emilyparker5382]

Can I just tell you....I have kept my bathroom counters, dressers, and night stand clutter free for 3 weeks now! I have never gone a week in my entire life with those flat surfaces clean! I literally walk into the bathroom and say....”wow, it’s so beautiful!” I really had no idea how easy it would be to keep surfaces clean and beautiful! Sooooo THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! I had no idea how much my extra stuff was wearing me down and I literally feel happy again! Thank you!

[@austinwilloughby3439]

Can't wait till tomorrow! I will tackle the utility room! My husband built a long storage cabinet in there to fold clothes on around 10 to 12 ft long! Right now the top is covered .Its a catch all! You couldn't fold laundry on there If You wanted to. I clean it off,but things get right back on ! In the cabinet we store small appliances,cake plates,cupcake carrier !I'm taking everything out! I pray I put less back in! Grocery cabinet next! I' m so proud of my drawers in the kitchen. Makes me feel so much better! Thanks!

[@exploringespadrilles6803]

Thank you for the motivation!! I just went into the guest room bathroom and wow. I am donating 1/2 of our towels. They were overflowing and then threw out old shampoos and conditioners bc our family guests that have stayed with us these past 2 years, no one has used them! So byebye and hello more space!! Its freeing to have the space

[@vazlet]

Totally makes sense! I knew where u were going with the bank account after u reached for it the 2nd time. Hilarious! And it's so true but so hard to let go of expensive items. I have teeth whiteners, hair products for thinning hair after having my baby in November 2018, unused and I hate looking at them, unused vitamin for my skin, etc I'd look brand new if I'd actually take the time to use them BUT with a 1 & 4 yr old and working full time - i barely have time to shower. Ughh. I'm going to try to let go tomorrow. I love the empty drawer look. And by the way, I want those purple dollar tree bins, so pretty! Great video as always. Lety from Chicago 💕

[@DebraMendez-z8i]

Love the video! On a side note, all of your kids are so cute, but your youngest son is so adorable! I love seeing him in your videos! He's always smiling and seems so happy!

[@Pugslover]

I am obsessed with your videos. I can watch you all day while working from home!😍

[@patriciavanzoeren2575]

You're so motivating! You keep it simple. Just the basics. This will be my next decluttering project. My biggest "just trash it" issue is I hate tossing things into a landfill. I can donate usable items to our local homeless outreach program. Unusable items, those with recyclable containers, will be emptied and then rinsed out using ONE big bucket of water ... fill, empty, fill, empty... and recycled. Hope this all makes sense.

[@Laura291]

We're with 3 persons (2 adult and one child of 7 years old). We only use 1 shower gel. And 1 shampoo. I love it to be so simple instead of 10 different bottles in the shower :-)

[@tomaszwyszkowski2253]

We are family of 7, mosty using the same shamoo, soap, conditioner, always finishing the product, it saves money and clutter. Simplifying helps. I go trough medicíne at least twice a year , never keep expirated things.

[@FilippaSkog]

Our family’s the same as yours (except we’re expecting a baby any day now) and we’ve simplified too, having switched over to a single bar of high quality soap that works well for both hair and body. It’s lovely to not have to deal with the clutter of all those bottles!

[@ChickieBabe]

We have glow baths. Bath time at night and pop a couple glow sticks into the bathtub :) the kids looooove this!!! Then they put them in their room overnight and throw away in the morning. This is a special thing that I will randomly surprise them with now and then ;)

[@bossyboots2659]

When I seen all the hair products I had I couldn’t bring myself to throw them away so I have vowed to use them and not buy anymore until it’s gone. I’ve done well so far. Not many more to go. Love the illustration of the bank account. ❤️

[@jamjamb123]

Same with me !

[@Peony25001]

Women's shelters in our area are still happy to take them.

[@bossyboots2659]

Natasha Charpentier I am in South Carolina. Is that where you are from?

[@Peony25001]

@@bossyboots2659 🇨🇦 Canada

[@punkinpie27]

My daughter loves those syringes in the tub. We also use a small strainer, measuring cups and teaspoons for tub toys. They also double as kiddie pool toys as well.

[@jodyb1460]

You might sometimes feel like you are repeating your mantra of "get rid of it" in your videos, but please don't stop. I continue to need to hear it. You encourage me SO MUCH. Thanks!

[@Julie-ok5fr]

Dawn has inspired me in this journey, and it just gets better. I could have used her advice 15 yrs ago when the kids were 8 and 4, but...better later than never bc I still see big results! Our youngest is 19 and she will go through her bathroom and bedroom declutter things periodically😍😊

[@Islandtyme]

I totally agree with you, Julie! My kids are close to your kids' age, 20 and 24, and I sure wish we'd known about this way of living back then too! But like you said, better late than never for sure!! Our whole family is benefitting so much from Dawn's relatable and honest guidance!

[@Julie-ok5fr]

@@Islandtyme "We could be friends!" Haha Our daughter turns 20 in Sept and our son just turned 23 in May. Dawn has encouraged me so much! I'm glad that we found her and can call her "friend."😊

[@kmosh8333]

Love this. We strive and thrive living below our means. Small house, less stuff. Our families do not understand so your channel make me feel "normal". Thank you.

[@MyMontana52]

I did that recently in our bathrooms and kitchen. I wish I had taken pics. I have been working at minimalism for a long time. Just when I think I have just about arrived, I go through things again and realize I can get it even better. I am enjoying it more & more. The more I clear out, the better I enjoy our home. I am getting close to the place where I want to be. We don’t have dressers or chest of drawers. We have all of our clothes in our walk-in closet so now we can even get dressed in there. Our BR is so much more spacious.

[@sfowler1017]

You motivated me 🙌 I cleaned out about 18 months ago and haven't really bought anything since but I just went back for a deeper purge. So much nicer.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yay!!! Way to go!!!

[@lorrainestanhope8859]

Going to do that right now You really inspired me Thank you...

[@marg6196]

Soap/shampoo/conditioner dispensor for the shower wall will get rid of all the bottles and save money by measuring out a pumps worth. One of my favorite investments for the bathroom.

[@jennylhenry78]

Yes! This was SO great! The connection to bank balance and seeing that the things being tossed was money already spent.

[@beckyunderwood4220]

Every time you stand in front of the shower curtain I expected Tom to pop out 😄

[@TheMinimalMom]

Hahaha! Right!!!

[@kimmg6]

Our kiddos love to play with small funnels and measuring cups in the tub!

[@09honest]

This inspired me. I’ve been decluttering along and along for a few years now. I just decided to use one of my face masks instead of letting it expire in a drawer. I only have two more, and I will be making a note to use them in the next month or two. Because you’re right...they will go bad sitting there! And you’re also right that keeping them or hoarding things will not give that money back!

[@RTBAmri]

Hi ,i just found you in KZbin.I'm from algeria, i really like your spirit and the joy that sparkle while you are talking .god bless u

[@kariannep1548]

Recent fan! I started the process about 6 months ago before I came across you. I love the logic! God bless ya’ll

[@1906780]

Just brilliant!! This is exactly what i struggle with, the fact that I feel like it's costing me money to throw things away. It's not!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Mamapaediatricnurse]

Love this. My hubby has a gazillion after shaves he never wore and I’m sure they don’t smell good either after such a long time. He got a new one from a friend for his birthday in April so I threw out all the old ones and now he just has one to enjoy. But it’s heaps less stressful as he doesn’t have to decide which one, just rembering to wear it is busy enough! My son is 22m and loves the tub. We have a small collection of toys and I love the boundary idea so we have a small basket and if they don’t fit in there they get out! Mostly my son plays with a few cups in the bath and could just keep pouring for hours.... thanks Dawn :)

[@michellemason6259]

I am a total beginner so am treading carefully. I just watched your bathroom video & totally got it when you spoke about the bank account. Thank you it has been so helpful for my decision making. 😊. I love your videos. 👍

[@denisetaylor3332]

I’m really frugal with bath products and have a dispenser in my shower so I do only buy 1 at a time as I fill up shampoo and shower gel then buy when runs out! I only buy one face cream at a time and bath bubbles etc. I have only a slimline drawer unit next to sink (no vanity) only keep soap toothpaste etc 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Soo_Blessed]

WOW I'll get there one day

[@julies5400]

My favorite! You always lift me up with your happy laugh and positive attitude!

[@mtorres9069]

Wow! This video gives us the freedom to make the bathroom a peaceful place without having to look at all the extra stuff that we hold on it and never use it. I think I can look at my bathroom and claim it back with this strategy. Thanks for the video.

[@leelynch8927]

Dawn: Love your channel! ❤️ It has been so inspirational. You are indeed one of my favourite KZbinrs. I never miss a video. And I especially love your Sunday videos with Diana. Just wanted to say the bathroom paint colour has brought out the colour of your eyes incredibly! Don't know if anyone else noticed it, but it is definitely your colour! Looking forward to the next video! Please keep them coming. Take care and stay safe.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much!!!

[@louisaseapy6117]

I noticed it! Such a lovely palette, that-- eyes, wall color, and shower curtain! 😆

[@BerryMaid]

OMG, those kids medicine syringes are my girls FAVORITE bath toys!!! I'm so glad to hear you say your kids love them too.

[@Blessedbears]

I think I am pretty minimalist to be honest! With eleven people it’s so hard ... but I don’t keep a lot! So encouraging

[@doreentasco3486]

I really enjoy watching your shows! Also picking up ideas and how you are always so up and encouraging! Thank you for caring about others so much!! You are an inspiration!

[@hollystuermann8847]

Thanks for posting this. It's what I knew but I couldn't bring myself to clean out the drawer and medicine cabinet. After watching this I went right into the bathroom and started cleaning everything out. Most of the over the counter medicine in the medicine cabinet had expired. It's so nice to have 1/2 the drawer and medicine cabinet now empty.

[@dollystanley5326]

You're home has such a fresh, polished look. Reminds me of the magazine Real Simple.

[@lgn52]

I loved the idea of the bank account balance. That is a huge road block for me. If I've spent money on it I feel like I should keep it. This was a real eye opener!

[@michiebutterfly7785]

Am I the only one that takes toilet paper inventory in all of these bathroom tour videos during these current times!🤣! I feel crazy every time I do it! Lol🥰 Another great video Dawn!:)

[@theemarydee1610]

Thank you for such a great video! I’m an empty nester and a hairstylist. Believe when I say I have NO extra hair stuff Between my daughter and step. Daughters and nieces , they wipe me out. Here’s a tip...I have a clear bin i my very small cabinet in my only bathroom... I keep all my underwear in it. Something so little of an idea has been great for me. As a stylist who sells hair care products, I actually am very conscious on what I offer to my clients. I will remember what I know they purchase from and go through the possible use of those at their home before buying something new that does the same thing (at least for what they need it to do ). I do have those who really really want to buy something new!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Love this!!!

[@janetmercury83]

I love your videos! They are super inspiring and have literally changed my life. I couldn’t clean up because I had no room to put anything away. Your videos encouraged me to change all of that. I have extra space in every cupboard and closet. What sealed the deal for me was deciding to donate my stuff to Goodwill and not have a yard sale. I would tackle one room at a time and load the car and immediately take the boxes to Goodwill. I even finished my attic. Now my home is much easier to maintain and it’s remarkable how easy it is to manage. I have an identical twin too! She has always been the queen of throw it out, me not even close. But now I’m like my sister. If you don’t use it-loose it. I have kept up with every room in my house accept for my bedroom closet and I plan another purge very soon! Keep up with your encouragement! My identical twin and I love it !!

[@CreachterZ]

I needed your first three minutes of this video. I’ve been struggling with not being able to get rid of higher end products that I will never use because I already paid for them and may come up with a reason down the road for them again.

[@singingsanja167]

I went right into my bathroom and checked if anything useless crept back in after my last declutter, LOL! Proud to say that everything stayed simplified. ^_^

[@ntur117]

Thank you for this segment. After my mom passed, and going through areas of her home like the bathroom and linen closet, while she maintained a pretty simple semi minimalistic lifestyle, I was overwhelmed with the guilt of getting rid of things that were still good. I ran into so many challenges in even locating charities that would /could use them despite items that may have only been used 1 time, lotions, hair products etc. it’s been 2 years now and I’ve tried to use up as much of these things that I can but I also like what I like so it’s been a well intended initiative. Time to just let them go.

[@amyborowiak3188]

haha! I need to show my husband this video. He hates throwing things out because it's throwing away money. Good one!

[@andreagreen1467]

There's groups called "buy nothing" and they're hyper local groups to give away and recieve things, help, etc for free. It makes it SO much easier to give stuff away

[@DD-xf1yd]

Yes, getting rid of unused bathroom products is such a freeing feeling! (although, acknowledging the wasted money, was tough, at first). Both your bathrooms look great.....and your hair does, too, BTW! I think it looks very natural, and accentuates your eye-color.

[@cyndaw1]

Haha!! That was such a good point and tactic to help us understand how getting rid of stuff doesn't cause us to lose money in our bank accounts...you got me laughing. But in all seriousness, you are so inspiring and have such a great way of getting to the heart of minimizing. I think we "pack rats" all come from the same mold (afraid we will "need it someday"...but you have given us a better perspective on our "stuff". There is freedom in purging. I just took a trip to the Salvation Army to drop off a whole car load. I am taking my time and find I will return back to my clutter zones but learning the value of empty real estate, less is more, and saving time not having to look for things because they are hidden somewhere. I love your channel. Dawn, you are so authentic, down to earth, and joyful. Thank you for the way you give us such practical tips and invite us into your world.

[@elizabethkirkeide2458]

Super fun video. I feel like you are a friend who is encouraging and honest. Thanks.

[@saragoguen5056]

This was very helpful- the bank account example made all the difference, seeing that I continued to hold onto a few baskets of things (I still haven't used), even after cleaning out our bathroom closet and cabinet. I can't wait to take it to another level, so it finally feels more simplified and we can enjoy our space better :)

[@anjuwadhwani8100]

Love it. I started my minimalism journey last year because of you.

[@deb9806]

We loved just playing with plastic measuring cups, funnels, basters, spoons. Even a small colander was fun.

[@becs2272]

Oh, Dawn. I love this video, made me giggle! You are so cute! You are one of my favorite youtubers! I ran up to my bathroom cabinet right after watching this and I think I got it decluttered for the last time! Started the real declutter journey about a year and a half ago, found your channel about 3 months ago, binge watched almost all your videos and its made me repurge for real. And now with a family of five, I feel like I've finally made it to about where you are and it feels soooooo great! Thank you for your continued inspiration! 💕

[@akontilis1792]

Oh,I would suggest as tub toys to use plastic measuring cups and spoons... fun and educational!

[@joanunderwood7177]

You are so much fun to watch, love your giggle. Am going to simplify my bathroom soon thanks

[@barbaramoss6413]

I am applying this approach for my traveling toiletries, too, and I am pleased! I deferentiated them by what I use in the hotel bathroom and items I use by the bed. The bathroom kit bag is packed within the overall toiletries small tote and can be grabbed and placed in the bathroom without depriving me of my bedside stuff! Just reverse on check out! I moved 4 states away in the last month and I did purge toiletries/makeup/first aid/bathroom stuff as I packed. I limited what I kept using the boundary of containers I learned here. I unpacked the toiletries box in my new home and am satisfied. Now I know how many extras I have on hand and will not have to buy much for a while! Thanks for tips that help us all--not only for families!

[@KureusKathleen]

That was just SO Cute! Thanks for your laughter.

[@efitz3397]

I also think of the bank account anytime I’m tempted to ‘try’ the latest product. In 2019 I decided to have a no spend year, I only bought essentials and used what I had. It was easier than I expected! It became a great challenge, for gifts I gave only experiences, such as vouchers to shows, a day out, cinema tickets or a fast car driving experience. (My partner) we socialised a lot and I reused outfits instead of buying new. It was all very liberating, 5 months gone in this year and I am so conscious of my purchases, I’m mindful that nearly every thing we buy has an environmental impact, an emotional tie and financial implications. (I’ve saved a lot) 😁

[@kliving1210]

I love your videos. Just simple, plan, straight to the point and good common sense.

[@marybethmanus904]

Love the open shelving idea. I currently have a shelving unit in the same kind of space. Have grown to dislike it b/c of all the dust it accumulates! Think I'll show the hubby this idea! Love love love your info! Thank you!

[@CasaLandego]

Just stop buying in the first place and save that $80 of trash and the environment too! I just stick to: don't buy another until the last is actually all gone!!

[@ORSkie]

This would be me... My dh on the other hand, buys things 'on sale'. 🙃😎

[@sylviageorge6022]

Yes ! It's a self imposed discipline . It has to be really horrible almost dective for me to chuck a $28 ...gel or lotion. Just not my style...but by all means stop buying till you unload your mistakes by using them up

[@ameliakat9982]

Love my homemade bars for body and hair

[@MzShonuff123]

That’s been the biggest change I’ve made as a result of buying Marie Kondo’s book five years ago-I ask myself if I really need or want something before I buy it. 9/10 the answer is no and I don’t leave the store with it. Online, I put stuff in my cart and leave it for 24 hours. If I don’t remember to go back and buy those things, I didn’t really want or need them. Best way to diminish clutter is to keep it out of the house to begin with 😊

[@lynnlind297]

Yep

[@Yeshuafollowercathy]

You inspired me to look through my bathroom supplies. I thought I only had back stock of things I use, but actually I had stuff going 'out of date' because I no longer use the same items. I'm now gifting them on Freecycle so they will actually get used so thank you!