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[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you SO much for watching! I hope you're doing well and that everything is coming together for your holiday plans :) You can find links to everything that I mentioned in the video description. Here is a link to our Amazon store if you're looking for a few more gifts: cli.re/gift-guide-2022 I hope you have a great weekend! - Dawn

[@ElizabethDohertyThomas]

I'm about to embark on a new community for my customers. Your whole Q&A was really helpful because you are where I aim for my future! I also really get the not wanting to offend people. I'm in the marriage space and deal with therapist so it's extra dicey and scary... they have all the extra fancy words when they get angry or upset!! haha It's so validating to see you also deal with the murkiness of various topics. :-)

[@wendyg3869]

New Video Series: The Last 10% finishing the unfinished 😁

[@Emily-hs3bl]

Thank you for being here for us you really make a difference. In my mindset decluttering is so much easier knowing we don't need all this stuff. I've been watching you for a year now. God bless you and your family have a blessed Christmas and New year.

[@rachaem]

I recently discovered your videos and want to say thank you! Over the past couple of weeks I began my minimalist journey… and it is life changing! I had never realized how much clutter was suffocating my life. I was paralyzed. Simplifying and decluttering is helping me through my trauma and I really can’t thank you enough! Thank you for all that you do! ❤❤

[@vickyfisher-bz4jj]

I love the idea that you actually might be interested in adopting an 11 till 13 year old and I say this because there are so many out there they can give consent to if they want to be adopted or not and that would be lovely. I would love to know are you actually fostering at the

[@katasticone]

One thing I'm realizing about what I choose to watch on KZbin is that no matter the subject matter, I need to enjoy who is presenting it. I honestly don't care WHAT you're talking about. You're just such a great personality that feels so pure and light. You could talk about your favorite letters of the alphabet and I'd probably still watch it.

[@ellenshaw5034]

I totally agree I feel Dawn is one of the most positive and genuine people on KZbin.

[@lizzabbott]

Exactly ! Well said & I could not agree more !

[@alysiaadams3729]

Yep! I agree!

[@jhemeyer]

This is so true! I’ve recently seen a couple other KZbinrs that I follow kind of talk about the variety…or lack thereof…of topics on their channel and they said that if they don’t post certain topics or use certain keywords, the YT algorithm just buries their videos. Personally, with the KZbin personalities that I love enough to follow & subscribe to, I will watch literally every video they put out, and I like having some variety…not just ALL decluttering bc it’s branded as a minimalism channel or whatever.

[@bellaluce7088]

@Kathie Kinde Clark Thank you for cracking me up with your alphabet comment! ; - D Totally agree that Dawn's "way" is wonderful to be around. She is definitely a spreader of light. ❤

[@Patricia-lg8vg]

I find dawn to be like that wonderful, most positive and honest dear friend. I love her talks!

[@OneDayAtATime1277]

I totally agree! 😊

[@ValorStudios123]

100%!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Patricia, that means more than you know!

[@Amandahugginkizz]

Me too but I wish she would slow down a little.. .

[@lawaincooley6788]

She is !!!

[@cdgorton]

Dawn. I am 75 yrs young and I have been working at keeping my house clean for the past 56 years. I have tried all the programs for house keeping since 1966. You are the only one who has really helped and inspired me. I thank you so much. Carol

[@lynnb1226]

You are needed! I watch a number of minimalism KZbinrs, but you are the best! Hands down

[@TheMinimalMom]

You're very kind -- thank you Lynn!!!

[@denataylor7377]

I used to watch 2 other KZbin minimalist videos but now, I only watch yours. Hope you continue to post.

[@stacyfausett5436]

Yesssssssssss

[@karencarpenter8884]

I Agree!….and you make it like we are long-time friends. You’re so personable and genuine and have a big heart and love for us all. 💖💞

[@sunnyfolding]

agree!

[@donnavickery9623]

When you turn 60, you finally genuinely understand life and you really understand what is and is not important.

[@Kelly-yi3py]

Amen. I turned 60 this year and I’m so changed for it!

[@freefoodchef7939]

Boy, is that true! Even though I found it a little jarring when I turned 60 (I'm now 63; took early retirement at 62), the sheer relaxation that I ended up feeling as a result of achieving so much life experience was wonderful. I could finally let go of unrealistic life goals and focus on the ones I really could achieve (many more than I had realized after I let go of the unrealistic ones), as well as interests I could reactivate after they had gone dormant for decades. I feel freer now and more creative than I have in many years, although I must admit it's taken me a year of being retired in order to fully detox from work-based life and settle into a life entirely based on me-time (I'm single with no family, in case that sounded selfish).

[@loriloucks-loricanhelp2771]

Thank you for sharing that! I’m 57 and so much more content in life than when I was young. It’s nice to know the best is yet to come :-)

[@Hillside-Hive]

48 was my year of arrival!!!

[@azjersee]

If we only knew.

[@aprilhampton6298]

I'm 48 and in August we got my nieces 3 babies. There's a 2 year old girl and one year old twins that are a boy and a girl. I'm definitely to old for this but I can't let them go to strangers. We are planning to adopt them and she's pregnant with another that is due in March that we will end up with as well. Our biological kids are 23 and 21, so we're essentially starting over.

[@sarapeters4924]

Blessings to you!

[@laurancurtis5669]

I absolutely love that you are doing this! My family does this, we never ever let our blood out of the family, they belong and we will always keep them in the family!

[@motherbhaerbear3807]

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.

[@maleidi]

I thought the children didnt have a mother anymore... I dont get it

[@aprilhampton6298]

@@maleidi social services took them from their mom. They were going to be placed in foster care with strangers if I hadn't taken them.

[@carolwinter3092]

I am an adoptive mom of two siblings from Sierra Leone. I was 50 when I adopted the 1st at 8.5 yrs old. 60 when we finally got his 16 yr old brother, and I was a widow by then. Best decisions I ever made. Adopt based on your age. Those older children are totally worth it and very focused on their new opportunity. Bless you and any one considering older children. They are a known proposition, much less a mystery than an infant!

[@a_l_e_k_sandra]

What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing and thank you for giving your sons a new life and many opportunities. Bless you all. Kind regards from Serbia.

[@goldi411]

Thank you for sharing this

[@sandy-ke1kr]

I'm 54 and I thought I was too old to adopt. I know I would have to adopt, and older child and I worry about all the problems they will have. You didn't experience a lot of issues with an older child?

[@carolwinter3092]

Jennifer Brown is right, these kids can have serious struggles. The caution is to keep your eyes and ears open and know what you are willing to deal with. My point is that just as a both child can develop serious issues, so can an adoptive child. But with an older child, you get a look. With a birth child, you take lots of additional risks. Children are a leap of faith either way.

[@PARoth2011]

You are my hero❤️

[@tclay76]

I taught a small group at my church called Decluttering Heart and Home. It was eight weeks and it was so much fun. I combined a lot of your ideas, with Cass from Clutterbug, and Dana K White. We had weekly challenges and got rid of over 100 bags of trash and donations in our group of 14 ladies. So amazing. Thank you for teaching in such a simple way to make so many lives better.

[@alanafaircloth2239]

This is awesome! Would you share more with me about this please?!

[@naebang2013]

Yes, could you share your strategy of how you helped others?

[@michaellr2002]

I would love to do this sort of thing!! Please share any tips you have for running this group style! - Lindsay Robertson

[@paulavukonich7679]

Dawn, if you left KZbin I would miss you terribly But I would thank God that you helped me simplify my life and read the bible in a year through the bible recap. Something I said twenty years ago that I wanted to do. And by the way, my sister shared that experience with me and told several of her friends about what we were doing. Your ministry extends far beyond that cardboard box and black trash bag. Thank you.

[@helenebennie3961]

Can you tell me about the bible recap?

[@lizzabbott]

It’s an app, annnnd a hard copy Bible … can get on A’zon, I think

[@helenebennie3961]

@@lizzabbott Thank you.

[@allieblank5992]

I’m 43, and what I have come to appreciate is how much more comfortable I am in myself and my decisions. In my 20s I was especially caught up in what my friends would think…it’s refreshing to have the self assurance. 😊

[@TheMinimalMom]

Yes! Amen!!!

[@yorkshirerose146]

I'm 44 and feel similarly. I am much more comfortable in own skin than I was pre 40.

[@Thefunfamily_3582]

I'm 45, and I concur.

[@kathrynburlingame5357]

Dawn, I’m so glad you are still doing the KZbin thing. You are so authentic, whether it’s raising kids, decluttering, your faith, your marriage. Authenticity is a trait that I continue to work toward.

[@ddr5468]

Agree

[@margaret1336]

“Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t take advice from “.

[@ymh1683]

“We are drawn to beautiful things.” I love that. People often make people who use makeup feel superficial and vain. What a refreshing point of view. 😊

[@beachprints]

Dawn, remember there is no one who can replace you. Of course, you only need to do new videos for as long as you feel led to do it.

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

Exactly. I tried to write sth. similar. But you did way better. No one can replace her. That's the point.

[@Meme-go9ts]

Dawn is simply the best!!

[@IRISHLASS273]

GRAVEYARDS THE WORLD OVER ARE FULL OF PEOPLE WHO THOUGHT THEY WERE IMPORTANT & IRREPLACEABLE. LIFE PROVES EVERYONE CAN BE DONE WITHOUT.

[@susan5661]

You are such a special woman. My life is infinitely richer from your digital presence, guidance and sharing. Thank you from my heart

[@Meme-go9ts]

I completely agree... mine as well. Thank you, Dawn, and everyone here in the comments section!! :')

[@01baia]

Dawn, you are such a lovely, honest and humble person. I have learnt so much from you and I totally love the way you share your real life experiences even if they are not "picture perfect".

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Anne, I really appreciate that!!!!

[@MinimalistFriend]

You’re my number 1 favorite KZbinr. I think you’re the best at explaining minimalism!

[@chaosfangirls4477]

Greetings from Germany! 🙋‍♀️ It is very interesting to see and hear about your normal every day life because it is different in so many ways to our "normal" in Germany- especially homeschooling, which is not allowed here, but our school-system is totally different too. But there is so much more different, e.g. the cooking, baking, traveling... So everyone has different perspectives and believes. I love to get a small view into your life and chance to "look over the edge of my plate" (german saying 😉). People all over the world love you and appreciate your work. Thank you for all that, especially your honesty and kindness. ❤❤❤

[@thisworldneedsjesus313]

I've been homeschooling for 7 years now. Every single person that I know personally that was against homeschooling, has since told me how grateful they are that I am. One of those people even asked if I would be willing to school their grandchild just to keep them out of public schools. I have found that most who are against homeschooling are against it because they are uneducated about it. It has been a huge blessing to my family!

[@user-eo9sj4fr2q]

Love, love, love your honesty and wholesomeness! Thank you for that!

[@lizbrewer3040]

Dawn, I KNOW you did the right thing not allowing your child to go to that fun event. Parenting is not easy, but kids need to know their boundaries. Now that you have shown all 4 of your kids that there are consequences for misbehavior, they probably will not do it again. Lesson learned for 4 children, not just 1. Yes, you and Tom are amazing parents! ❤

[@emmaleebuzzard1023]

I will also comment again and say that I do really think that middle schoolers and highschoolers need their moms and dads around just as much as when they’re toddlers and babies. It’s just for different reasons. I think a lot of parents think when their kids are older they can do a lot more stuff and be out of the house more and not see their kids, but your presence is definitely needed just as much. I say this as a mom of a 14-year-old, 11 year old, four-year-old, and eight month old,

[@lisaholderby3031]

Yes, I am one that clicks “like” for all your videos. ❤ It is so good when you have said things like “we only have the things that serve us well”. And if you use it-keep it. So what if you have a lot of apps. If they make your life better who cares if it isn’t considered “minimal”. Doing what’s right for you and your family is so much more important than fitting yourself into a term for others!!

[@shirleyrank5966]

Your kids are so good around the house with all your rules and help they do is amazing. I can’t imagine them doing something so bad that the punishment would be to miss an experience they want to do. You might be so use to them always going along with you.

[@skillhunterffv4058]

Lol, when you said you felt to old to have a baby I laughed. I just found out I’m pregnant at 43. I have a 17 and 14 year old. Totally feeling to old for it🤣 But I wanted to let you know your so awesome!!! I love watching you and your family!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@HistorianMom]

Congratulations!

[@Mom23kitties]

I was 38 when I had my last baby, and it was such a wonderful gift. My others were 9 and 12, tremendous helpers.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Oh wow!!!! Congratulations!!!! That is exciting and the older kids will be SO helpful! That's the only difference, Diana always jokes that if she had an Adeline at her house it would be so much easier!!!!!

[@ImLunaShesZeta]

@@TheMinimalMom right, my mom jokes that every newborn should come with a 13yo helper.

[@Amandahugginkizz]

@MOM23KITTIES i was 38 (last yr) when i had my 5th it's crazy even at 35 you are considered "advanced maternal age" or "geriatric pregnancy" it's actually insulting lol. I think its the perfect age to have kids

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I quilted on the longarm while I listened to you. I just want to share how much you changed my life. While I've been a Flybaby for over 20 years (Flylady system) that got the house in order, but as Marla says, "You can't organize clutter." After I retired from the military, I stopped purging our things each time we moved and oh my, the STUFF! But I've gone room by room, closet by closet, and drawer by drawer. Do I miss any of it? Nope. But more than teaching me to declutter, you've taught me lessons on how to deal with stuff as it comes into our home. I still have loads more stuff than a minimalist (I'll never be one), but it's all manageable for us now. And thanks to you, I discovered Cass and Dara and they have helped me as well. You're an angel! So Merry Christmas and thank you for everything!

[@VerySelena]

Do you have The name of the orphanage in Guatemala? For us viewers to help fund it? My father is from Guatemala and the country means so much to him. So if I’m able to give in anyway, I will. 💕💕 Thanks Dawn. You’re a beautiful person inside & out. Bless you & your family! Merry Christmas 💕🎄

[@TheMinimalMom]

Here you are! casashalom.net We hope to do a project for them like we did for Dorothy!

[@vah5890]

Of course we want to listen to you doing a Q&A video, Dawn! Much love! ❤️❤️❤️

[@chantellecunningham8899]

If I had to choose and could only choose one KZbin channel to watch, it would be yours! Your relatability and positive attitude are so encouraging! We've been decluttering the past 2 years-I'm so thankful I came across your videos. Merry Christmas!

[@rachelhardy8346]

Totally agree!

[@JoyfulHope115]

1. My Dad taught me that in discipline, never take away something you’ve already said they can do. If they need a consequence, make it something else. It served me well! 2. We’re made to love beauty - look at the old churches and art! And for me, hair and makeup are a kindness to others 😂🙂

[@marleaanderson5021]

Dawn, I just have to say hello because I feel like I know you super well and you don’t know that we are even friends😅 I absolutely love your videos and have watched every one I can find. You really took my decluttering and simple living to a new level- a whole layer of things I didn’t know I could get rid of has left our lives. Life with our two sons and two daughters has improved greatly. Thank you for how real you are, your humility, and the fun friendship you give to so many. You are fabulous. PS I grew up just North of the twin cities too, and one gift under the tree for each kid?!! Fist bump. Amen sister.

[@sharonwolfe9442]

Dawn as a mother of 6 I had to hold a son back in the 5th grade bc he just wouldn’t hand in his homework, and another son didn’t get his Eagle Scout bc he wouldn’t write his environmental science paper, and I could have just written it for him, but he needed to learn a lesson. So hard but they now are all great adults with families of their own. I love being a grandma to my 17 grandchildren. Now I don’t have to be the disciplinarian, I just get to love them up and give them back

[@amieputnam4711]

I had a baby at 42 and was not prepared for the fatigue! He's 6 and I am still tired lol. I have other kids so it wasn't like I didn't know how hard a baby was but taking care of a young child in your 40's is a whole new ballgame. Definitely am a much more laid back mom now though than I was in my 20's!

[@michelleneuman579]

Please thank your mom and dad for raising such amazing people!!! Merry Christmas from Colorado!

[@pamelabrown4941]

We still need you. ❤

[@bellaluce7088]

Talk about under-selling and over-delivering! I purchased the Bundt Cake Book in the description to support Dorothy's work with women and kids in Mexico, thinking from Dawn's comment in this video that it might be a typed 2 to 3-page handout with Dawn's favorite bundt cake recipe and no images. Turns out it's a beautiful, 49-page love letter to Bundts!!! ; - D The cute photos are so inspiring, and the recipes combine store-bought cake mix and pudding mix with creative add-ins and scratch ingredients for ease and convenience. And just like Dawn, the writing and graphic design are cheerful and inspiring. So impressive! I never know if Dawn ever sees these comments--especially on older videos--but this was such a nice surprise, and such a kind thing for her to do to help support a woman doing good work in the world. KUDOS to both of them! ❤👏❤👏❤👏❤

[@TheMinimalMom]

Wow, thank you, this means more than you know!!!!!! 🥰❤️

[@bellaluce7088]

@@TheMinimalMom It really is so impressive! Thank you for all the love and care you put into what you do! 🥰

[@lorenapadilla9008]

Please dont ever leave us.

[@saraa.1412]

Teens are the last age group to be adopted and always so grateful🥺…go for it!!! 👏🏼

[@mellodyhalvorsen5711]

You are so amazing. My daughter bought me your decluttering devotional and I started watching your videos. You are such a blessing. I have gotten rid of so much stuff. I feel so much peace and closer to God. I have also started watching Diana videos. She is also a great gift from God. Please stop saying that you aren't cool. Because you are what you keep saying about your self. So speak great things into your life. I am 63, and have wasted so much of my life.... But God still has a plan and life is good.

[@CoveredandCommitted]

Just popping in to encourage you for holding to consequences for your children. That’s real, loving parenthood. Well done.

[@jennifercrews3175]

I’m a youth leader at my church and I LOVE it and them so much!!! They just want to be seen and loved. If the Lord calls you to it, do it!!! 😎😎😎

[@debbiekeyes6644]

It was so awesome that you mentioned how you see other points of view when you get feedback different from what you are doing. I’m a decade older than you and I wish I’d started realizing this when I was your age. The more I experience life, the more I understand that any opinion I have most likely has a very valid opposing idea. Having these different points of view makes life more interesting and being open to hearing ideas other than our own allows us to learn tolerance, understanding, and compassion.

[@lorraineas1888]

Just a few things to mention. First, YOU gave us the amazing opportunity to help Dorothy's house by doing the hard work of making a cookbook and sharing it with us. Second, and more importantly, you are irreplaceable. Your ability to connect with people and share the message of minimalism and simple living is a blessing. Thank you so much for everything you do!

[@rosannebanks4323]

I love that you talk to the camera like you’re sitting with a friend it makes it more personal. Like I wish I lived closer

[@ashleyjo53]

Getting rid of stuff is lifechanging!

[@bonnierainwater4484]

I look forward to every Minimal Mom video. I will miss having 2 a week, but maybe I will get more Decluttering done. Lol. Because, well, I’m old school, and I can’t seem to figure out how to work or do other things while the video is playing. To me, it’s like TV, I have to watch. I want to see your expressions, whatever you are doing, whatever’s going on around you. I will probably end up joining one of the private groups. I would love to lead a group in Decluttering By Faith, but I have not yet figured out how to approach people about minimalism. Hopefully soon, people will see the changes I have made, and be interested in knowing how to get started. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@Oneeyefroggy]

This was a lot of fun to watch, I love all the things you decided to leave in that you said that you would cut out. ;) Has anyone told you lately you have a fabulous laugh? Thanks for being here and for putting out such authentic content.

[@TheMinimalMom]

That actually means more than you know, when we were in radio someone said "that one girl's giggle is so annoying" and it is AMAZING how one comment, that someone probably put VERY LITTLE thought into can stick with you! So THANK YOU :)

[@tomaszwyszkowski2253]

@@TheMinimalMom We all love you Down, and we need you!!!!! You are not repaceble!!! You helped me more than you can ever imagine!

[@colleent3631]

Every time she laughs, I smile😊

[@thefarmista]

@@colleent3631 me too! Her laugh is contagious!!

[@helenebennie3961]

@@TheMinimalMom Love your laugh. It makes me feel so cheerful. Don't stop.

[@karencarpenter8884]

I hope you will keep up with making videos. There are so few videos worth watching and following. I enjoy you, your family, your sister, your mom and dad….you would be missed if you stopped making videos. 💞 God bless all of you!

[@TH-eb5ro]

On the topic of painting our nails, ask your healthcare provider (dermatologist) if it is healthy for you/your nails. There are a variety of persons on this topic, but people have to find what works for them and what works this month might not the next month. We feel good when we look our best and that beauty is a perception. Regarding the birds, the colorful ones are male. Money-fund college funds for your children, children from your high school. It is as important to make new friends as it is to let go of friends. Do a video on how to help kids understand the lifestyle, as in how they can live that way. It is such a big time and money savings in life.

[@bellaluce7088]

The comparison of beauty routines to the natural beauty of birds and landscapes is such a wholesome, lovely way to look at it. I will carry that with me. Thank you. ❤

[@abbykartzinel2292]

Love what you do Dawn!!!! And as a homeschooler I loved what you said in that previous video. I thought it really captured what homeschooling feels like during the first few years. 🥰 You’re the best!!! Thanks!!!

[@adelinevanderbyl5385]

Is the homeschool video on you tube? I can’t find it 😕

[@swisslions]

Dawn, I really enjoyed this Q&A. I appreciate all of the work you put into this.

[@viejitaaa]

Hey Dawn! I know how time consuming video editing is but I just want to say that I think a longer (30-60+ minutes) live (and therefore unedited) video every now and then would be greatly appreciated! I personally think it would be great to see a live organizing or decluttering video where you encourage us at the beginning to do it with you (I always put on your longer videos when I am organizing or decluttering). Just an idea! :)

[@stacyfausett5436]

Man I’m super sad your cutting back to 1 video a week. Other minimalist KZbin videos come and go but I watch ALL OF YOURS!❤❤❤ Honestly I talk about you like your a close friend. How can we get more Dawn???

[@michellehoward2293]

I find it ironic that you think that you need to get more click-bait-y with your video titles. There’ve been a couple lately that I’ve skipped because I was concerned about what might be in there, and I almost didn’t watch today’s video because the title sounded like it might not be appropriate for my family, which God built through adoption. My opinion: stay true to who you are! Your channel has grown to the success you currently enjoy because of your wholesome content. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! We love you!!!❤

[@PlantHoardingAdventures]

Love you lady!! Please don’t stop YouTubing! We will all grow older and uncool together but you are such a positive and lovely person, any time I can’t find motivation I just pop one of your videos on and I feel like I have best bud keeping me company while I eat the frog, and at the end I feel really good about what I just finished and even myself because again you being up really cool point about life sometimes. Sending love to the fam, of off to watch that homeschool video! I’m just in the beginning of the journey and the negativity is overwhelming so I love seeing successful homeschooling families ❤️ thank you again for everything you do 🙏❤️

[@raisingsunshine351]

I love listening to you Dawn!

[@SweetnSassyMamaOf2]

Same!

[@marybacker6743]

Dawn, for now, NO ONE does it better than you! I watch all your videos. Your advice is spot-on@

[@lawaincooley6788]

You are one of my favorite channels on KZbin. I always "like" it at the start so I don't forget.

[@AnchoredHousehold]

We have a newly turned 13 year old girl who came to our home about a month ago. Currently we have 9 (usually 10) in our home! It’s pretty crazy around here 🤪 BUT my husband even questioned the other day, when only 2 kids were home and it was super quiet, about what are we going to do when all the kids leave the house. This is our 8th and oldest foster child and it’s nothing like I thought it would be. She’s great and not scary at all!

[@threesixfiveart563]

DAWN!!!! COLOR STREET NAIL POLISH STRIPS!!!! So affordable!!!! Under $15, soooooo easy to apply, and i get TWO manicures from a set that last like 10 solid days!

[@dellapitre4520]

I, for one, am so grateful for you...I only wish I could have had you when my kids were little! You would have made a world of difference in our home. You have definitely changed my life for the better...thank YOU! ❤️🥰😍

[@ihartsacto]

Oh me too. Dawn has so much to share!

[@pawcatsfly]

I love your honesty and ability to be vulnerable with your viewers. Your sharing teaches us and modeles the behavior that makes the world a loving and generous place to live. You and Tom are great examples of love and caring and are such genuine, real people. Thank you both for sharing your home, loves, family and days with us. I enjoy your vids so much.

[@sabl6381]

Marco Polo is one of my absolute favorite apps. It has improved multiple long distance friendships because we can so easily talk back and forth on our own time!

[@joannemazurek9075]

You are amazing wanting a child beyond infancy. So many people want the newborns and the babies and the four year old and under so they can have them longer and they seem more like really theirs it definitely takes somebody special to consider adopting a child who's not a baby or toddler anymore

[@michellemees8286]

We never mind any of your titles! You are always terrific and the content is ALWAYS valuable!

[@karennealy1857]

Yes those of us who are your biggest most loyal fans don’t even really read the titles! We just see YOU (&/or Diana) and smile and click! So if you need to gear the titles to enticing newcomers to your channel and your message, that’s so fine! It’s “marketing,” right?!

[@andreea.andreea]

you are great as you are and you bring light to people

[@PARoth2011]

I’m and “old mom” who adopted a baby at 40. Having a teen in my 50’s was stressful and much harder than if I had been younger and that stress impacted my health. As usual, your judgement is sound and thoughtful. I didn’t know I wouldn’t have my normal resilience after menopause so it’s great that you remind people about age and energy levels. So many kids deserve a safe environment to grow up in and the older ones often get left behind.

[@janereygate9887]

Oh Dawn I wish I’d had KZbin and known about you twenty years ago! It’s still not too late to declutter but simplifying my home and schedule would have been so helpful! Keep home schooling if it suits your family! You’re their mum, so you know what’s best! 💗

[@laurenross2275]

I wish we lived close to one another. You are a gem

[@yvonnehurlbert3845]

Ok, NO ONE should be commenting on your homeschooling choices. I am in my 10th year now and every year has looked different. I think what you're doing with your boys sounds awesome. I found myself wishing I had a resource like that for my girls. We have an awesome homeschool community where I live, but it's that one on one time and instruction that helps so much. I am glad you are confident in what you're doing because it sounds great to me.

[@julieb7068]

Yes!!!

[@rebeccabaca559]

We don’t want you to use titles like “juicy” bc that is so not you in a good way. You are real and relatable and fun and we would all love you as a neighbor and friend. You are not what people think of when they hear the word KZbinr. Bc you don’t fit the mold of some of these ridiculous people. Your content is valuable, motivating and real.

[@tracyadellebachman]

Glad you didn't cut that giving part out. I agree, I don't have strong needs for material possessions anymore. Giving to an eternal cause like missions is the best thing we can do with our money.

[@dianemamrus1588]

Don't go anywhere. I just found you. You are a life saver.

[@lisakallunki5042]

I feel like you’re a friend I’ve never met…but would like to someday. I’ve learned so much from you and will continue to watch as long as you do this. I feel the same way about Laura from Garden Answer too 😂

[@SarahHannah91]

Thank you for being a friend during a season of life which has been challenging and resulted in not leaving my house much. Your teaching has made me rejoice in my home and my family, I am so much more grateful to God for my belongings because of your channel. Bless you Dawn, from the U.K. x

[@freefoodchef7939]

I learn so much from you all the time, even though our lives are so different. For example, I'm probably old enough to be your mom, I don't have any kids other than my fur babies, I live in the desert southwest, I'm single, and my spirituality is different from yours. But, other than all of that 🙂, I so relate to your lifestyle in terms of the elements that have sometimes been part of mine and the grounding that you have, which is part of my own life. Thank you so much for being strong enough to share your vulnerability in this video. ❤

[@leithawalling9519]

Love you! Energy levels cracked me up. Long God story for me, but I adopted my son when he was 10 and I was 58. I adopted my daughter when she was 8 and I was 60. I’m doing life in reverse. 😂 Raising children and buying a house in retirement.

[@carolledger8047]

You just love and appreciate God's creations. I don't think it's bad either. I hope not because we do that too. 🥰

[@GoingGreenMom]

You know, ever since you started talking about fostering and adoption, I felt like there is something that will find it's way to you, and I just have a feeling it will probably be through the place in Mexico that you helped build and do the well.

[@debralynnbailey6527]

I had a son pass in 2017 I went into a deep dark hole and didn’t know how to get out of there. Never knew there was a places like this. I just got to a point when I clean everything just went into a box next thing I knew my home was filled. The only thing I did was cook dishes and wash. I can stay today my house is 3/4 of the way clean now little times cleaning 23 times a day so if I can do it anyone can Thank you so much. I never even heard of such a thing as decluttering before I found this channel and I’m 62 years old 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@windiejade]

Your empathy and compassion are inspiring ♥️

[@leighfitzpatrick2383]

I went to goodwill today to drop stuff and talked myself out of a project item bc I knew it would feel good to Not have it in my home! And it feels great!! Old me would have Run to the register with it coupon in hand. 😂 that’s your influence Dawn! I put the lights on the tree listening to this last night!

[@julierodriguez4021]

I love listening to you while I'm decluttering! Feels good to have your company ❤

[@familyofparsons5354]

I'm 28 and i feel so blessed to get to watch you on your journey. You are easily my favorite youtuber. It feels like i get to have a glimpse of what i can expect from life 12 years ahead as a mom, wife, and a on my minimalist journey. Especially because my kids are about the same age difference from each other as yours are. I know the youtube journey will probably end someday, but i am not eager to see you go! So glad at this time that you are enjoying pushing your message cause i love to hear it! Also, as someone who has always had a dream to pursue youtube one day whether hobby or career, i know it can feel disheartening when new viewers aren't always flowing in, but you teach me new perspectives, ideas and tips all the time that i believe the Lord really wanted me to hear whether it's about faith or minimalism, or just life. Please never feel like the subscriber count equals the importance of your message. I really feel like this may be your Ikigai.

[@jenniferday1435]

You are amazing and we appreciate you more than you'll ever know ❤️

[@HeyBailesHome]

It makes me sad that people can be hateful toward anything, but especially homeschooling. You know your family and children best! You have a great attitude, but you’re right, “sometimes it’s easier said than done.” Thank you for sharing, even when that can be difficult. Also, if you haven’t looked into Thomas Jefferson/Leadership Education it seems very similar to what you’re doing with your kiddos! ❤

[@kap319]

I also really found the TJ book very helpful many years ago when we started our homeschool journey.

[@TheMinimalMom]

yes I have! love it and THANK YOU!!!!!

[@ChristysChannelYall]

Dawn, I just want to share that as a parent of a 25 year old and twins age 20, if I could have homeschooled them I would have in a heartbeat. One of them especially has taken with him some things learned at school into adulthood that seriously tear me up. I’m a Christian and he has went WAY out into some beliefs that do NOT align at all with our faith. He learned they were okay while at public school. I know this will not be a popular comment but I don’t care. Just wanted to tell you my experience. I think there is a lot of not good stuff taught in public schools.

[@adelinevanderbyl5385]

I would love to watch the homeschool video, I must have missed it somehow and can’t find it, can someone link it please?

[@Firstfalconfree]

Homeschoolers are definitely used to being attacked, whether the other person intends to be hurtful or not. Choosing something that is not mainstream can leave others feeling like we are judging them for choosing the mainstream, even though we aren’t making our choices based on what our neighbors do. It can absolutely go the other way sometimes too, with some homeschoolers attacking public schoolers, but the ratio is overwhelmingly the other direction. Literally even cashiers at the grocery store can be judgmental when we are out with kids during school hours. I prefer to deal with it by assuming that the questions and comments are coming from a place of genuine curiosity, since it frequently is. When the person is clearly aggressive towards our life choices, I still try to respond as though they are asking from interest, since it tempers my replies with kindness and often takes them off guard.

[@joanclary3622]

I have learned so much from you. My barn is much happier with less stuff. I hear your voice as I declutter. It's amazing how you have gotten into my head. Please dont leave us. I'm almost 70 and keep learning from you.

[@CindDJo]

One of my favorite sayings is, "One hundred years, all new people."

[@conniesoares157]

I always love watching your videos…will miss the Friday one next year but know how you have to prioritize what needs to be done and having 4 kids is definitely more important..they are only with you a few short years. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@Texasmom]

Please keep making videos. I just finished watching Tom. I always enjoy his videos and you always inspire me to do better. Love and blessings from Texas.

[@Mom23kitties]

Thanks…I think you and your family are wonderful..I hope you never stop YT. You all inspire me!!!

[@ginagonzalez6547]

When it comes to big events, fundraising and things that require a lot of sweat and energy in addition to planning, I found that when you delegate, you get more done. Ask for volunteers in your church, ask for friends and family members if they can contribute some time, equipments, materials and money if at all possible. Plan out what it will look like after everything is done. Do this months or a year or 2 in advance. Research resources just to get as much info as possible and if you can pay to do some things even better. If not, designate time for each task. Buy things ahead of time, even if more things become available latter on. Colors, designs are seasonal. Once they are gone, they are gone. Better be safe than sorry. If they come back better, you can always add to update. Constantly, hold meetings to keep volunteers motivated and see the progress they have made. As much as people want to do something, not everyone goes all the way to the end, if any. I speak from experience. Hope this tips will help.

[@Notmyname1313]

Thank you, Dawn! Nails: dashing diva!!! It’s at target! And so easy! And lasts 3-4 weeks

[@cookshackcuisinista]

Hello Dawn, the up close and personal with you is lovely! So maybe when you're one video per week launches, you could do an up close and personal once a month or once every two months for us and let us know how the trajectory is going! You are loved here on KZbin!

[@DebbieLinville]

Thanks for the gift of your time and your generous nature and positive attitude! This was a true Christmas blessing !

[@azjersee]

The way the schools are now, Homeschooling is GREAT!

[@kdl8439]

Dawn, God is using you more than you’ll ever know on here. My life has been changed by your ministry as well. The love of God just flows through you like big a warm hug. It is so emotionally healing! Your anointing is breaking the yokes that have been hanging like a millstone around so many necks. We aren’t fighting against flesh and blood, even when it appears so. The further your ministry reaches the harder the fight will be, but the greater the rewards and blessings. ❤🙏

[@bethmcgarvey6601]

First I believe it is good for all of us to treat ourselves sometimes. I'm guessing you already have heard of nail wraps. I've been using them for over a year and they are great. Get lilyandfox where they are only $3 (no postage no matter what the order amount is) and you can get two manicures out of the one sheet. Tons of designs and with a clear coat of polish on top, they last two weeks. No, I don't work for them -- just really love them. This way you can find another thing to splurge on instead!!