The Heartache of Decluttering: What to do when every decision feels HARD (Minimalist Living)

[@jeanneclark6930]

I’m in the first stages of decluttering and am always thrilled when I fill a trash bag and get rid of it - I think of it as “wow, my house is losing weight!”

[@ericafelman4043]

I just pulled out 11 fitted queen size sheets with spent elastic from my closet. I kept telling myself I would repair these sheets but i do not have a working sewing machine and I have been saying this for 10 years. Finally, I donated the sheets to a local animal shelter who uses the sheets to wrap around dog beds. I have not looked back and look forward to going through my comforters and donating some as well.

[@jocelynfullmer2472]

Watching this while you have 560 K subscribers. You have changed my life & I appreciate all the work you do.

[@redrosa79]

As a Random act to realize my progress and feel and see the difference - I weigh the items before they leave the house - or if not able to weigh them by the box and or bags, I keep a mental count and sometimes guesstimate the weight based on the container size. This has been a Huge help to me. I literally have a TaNgiBLE figure to attach the items that are ‘weighing’ me down. Literally and figuratively. I feel and See the actual weight lifted!!

[@Bea56601]

This is an awesome idea! I wish I’d done this in the past but I’m going to start now

[@myaccount9498]

Great idea! 💜

[@gwenvann7279]

This video struck me. If I forget I have it - I don’t need to keep it. Great advice!

[@MamaInTheMitten]

This is kinda how I tackle kids toys

[@romanovashpresa]

@@MamaInTheMitten I gave away my daughter's toy 'cause I thought she didn't need it more, but she cried for, despite the toy had been hidden for several years (now, she is 14 yo, but she is still not able to forgive me(( )

[@marilynrafla6628]

You deserve it! You've been one of the most helpful youtubers regarding minimalism with kids. God bless you and your family.

[@ResourcefulMama]

I agree.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much Marilyn!! :)

[@debbiecastroaz]

Donate the sheets exactly how they are. Someone else will wash them anyway before they use them.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Right! Didn't even think about that!!

[@heatherhuertahernandez461]

Debbie Castro agree

[@jennylhenry78]

Exactly what I was going to say! And if they were to stick that one little corner in the sun for an hour even it'll be bleached right out. ☺️

[@NorGallaFamily]

Exactly! 😊

[@cjscjs1064]

Good point

[@kathryndipietro8974]

Every time you say, "I look forward to visiting with you again soon", I feel like you're my fairy godmother 🤩🧚‍♀️💖 Thank you, fairy godmother Dawn! 🤗

[@daciawerchadlo-io9ge]

I clean 10x faster while I listen to you and your encouragement.

[@donna1471]

I just watched this, (new subscriber) and had happy tears with you. A year later and I see you have 224k followers. Wow. I love your channel so much, for so many reasons. You and Tom are so awesome and real.

[@lorettab687]

Your subscribers aren't going anywhere, Dawn. We are not here by mistake. We're here because you are authentic and fun. Your enthusiasm for minimalism is contagious.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you SO much Loretta!!! :)

[@missk9544]

Oh Dawn!!!! 100,000!!!!!🎉🎉🎉I teared up too-I don’t know why... I’m so happy for you🥰 You’ve truly become like a friend. I wish I lived in your area to have you over to help me like a sister go through some of my stuff😉I’ve said it before but thank you so much for all your practical encouragement and actionable steps to help me through this process. It’s taking time with a big family of young children but I can see the end result so I keep pressing on. You are such a blessing! Thanks and CONGRATULATIONS!!🎈🎉

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much! I wish we lived closer, too! That would be so fun!! :)

[@loracorwyn3713]

Over 350k now. Amazing in one year!

[@brendamaun5455]

Miss K... I'm watching this 2 years later and she's now @ 500,000!! What a difference two years has made for this amazing woman.

[@elizabethrivers923]

Dawn! This video is literally an answer to the prayer I said last night. I have been working and working on minimizing because you have truly inspired me and my life is changing. Last night i hit a wall because the stuff is piling up and i just dont want to take the jump to donate it. I am holding onto the “value” and the possibility of selling it. However I hate selling it! Anyways last night i felt defeated and I started searching your videos for this video! I couldnt find it because you hadnt posted it yet! So I prayed that you would talk about this. I see it as a true miracle. I NEEDED this!! Thank you for listening to God and answering my prayers. You will never know how big of an impact you have had on my life. I feel like we are friends.

[@JanuaryLisa]

Elizabeth, let me encourage you to please take that stuff and donate it TODAY! It might be easy, and you will feel immediately better, lighter. Or it might be hard and you might feel regretful. But let me remind you that those feelings are from the enemy-if you’ve popped it into a box or bag, donate it! Bless someone else! Soon, the feeling of having a lighter, cleaner space will be enough encouragement to keep decluttering, I promise. 💚

[@Melody-285]

Elizabeth - I feel that unless you have a lot of valuable stuff & really could use the mone, don’t hassle with selling it - people will expect to get it for next to nothing anyway - I like to donate to the church down the street - they have 3 or 4 rummage sales a year & sell things cheap to the community & use whatever money they do get for good causes - blessings to you

[@magpie3571]

Ditto!

[@marielavalencia5838]

Amén!!

[@kbkb3358]

Dawn- I have often thought why info I like this channel so much and I think the reason your channel is so different from so many others is because, 1) I still feel like you are talking to us and with us and are not simply cranking out videos just to put them out. That you are really working through the process with us 2) and this is a big one for me: you really take the time to explain the thinking behind the process. Every family and situation is different so if you only show us what you do then we are at a bit of a loss because our situation is different. But with your channel I can think through the process and then apply it to my situation 3) You are a mother with a family! And you have indeed done an excellent job not making minimalism weird or unnatural. So many thanks!!! I have found your channel one of the, if not the most, helpful. Thank you from ~ Perth Australia 🇦🇺 Katie

[@kimhouchins8653]

I totally agree.

[@patriciaalbertson5183]

Well said.

[@deepaed3252]

I still need to re watch your motivational videos from time to time as I declutter because “YES” it is so hard sometimes to get rid of stuff though I know at the back of my mind it really is so much more better for our lives! So Thank you and keep these coming! May God bless you for blessing us!

[@bernieallison981]

What I love is that this is all coming right from the heart. You are so upbeat, encouraging, supportive, and just fun. And it’s great seeing your family that way too. Thank you so much for just being you…

[@Jessica_Jones]

Watching this now as a year-old subscriber and got misty-eyed there at the end myself! It's no wonder this channel has only continued to grow! Great content then, great content now! Love the Minimal Mom family 🥰

[@angelaroberts2882]

This video is right on time Literally!!!! I’m in the middle of finishing up a huge decluttering project and I was just feeling over it all . I’ve purged my entire house in 3 weeks and the final stage is taking forever and it feels painful!!! Each decision feels harder and harder. This video is what i needed to see. Thanks for being a virtual friend and minimalist momma☺️

[@sharonbritt8561]

God bless you 😂. Keep on coming Mama 🌞

[@TheMinimalMom]

Ah, this is SO cool to hear Angela!! Way to go!!!!!

[@angelaroberts2882]

@@TheMinimalMom it’s two years later and I’m back again ! 🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️😂!

[@aMuse4ever]

Apparently my mom and sister have been watching these and just now told me about them! All 3 of us have the Sentimental Packrat Syndrome.. We've lived in our wonderful house for 3 years now, and still have things sitting in boxes because of my mental clutter. I am SO excited and encouraged by your videos! I've already been gearing toward wanting to minimalize so your channel has come into my life at the perfect time! Plus, we thought we were moving but haven't yet, so, many of our things have been packed up sitting in the dining room. If we have gone almost a year without it, we obviously don't really need it. I can't wait to move forward with this. I play your videos in the background as I work! Thank you and God bless 💜

[@iamsusankate]

Dawn, you and Tom and your children and Diana have ALL touched my heart and my home! I only wish I could bless all of you in return! ❤️ 100,000+ subscribers... Just think, that’s just the subscriber count! You can easily double or TRIPLE (or MORE) that number to get a lot closer to the number of individuals whose lives you have changed for the BETTER through your KZbin videos! And that includes babies, toddlers, and older children who will be allowed to explore and express their OWN creativity by having less toys to distract them and even perhaps stifle their brilliant creativity! THANK YOU!!! WE LOVE YOU! ❤️❤️❤️ And we celebrate along with you for reaching this wonderful milestone!!! 💐🎉🥳🎊🤗😁💐

[@suzie2080]

OH MY! How can you not believe you have 100,000 subs!? You are such an inspiration and help. You don't judge others or preach. You teach. Thank you, as I head to my donate box with 3 items I have never used. The burden continues to get lighter.

[@pattyobryan3992]

You and Tom and your kids are my “Chip and Joanna Gains “replacement! Was so sad when they went off HGTV , but hea I found your channel! Love your sister too! Love your faith and enthusiasm and have learned so much! I laugh at my binge watching your channel. Much better than what’s on TV. Blessings to your family!

[@jillygirl2024]

I am glad you are talking about the difficult parts of decluttering - it has taken me a while to get started and I was worn down by the guilt Now I am doing it my way, SLOW , slow like a turtle. But I have to say I 💓 the feeling of satisfaction I get when I drop off a bag, box of donations.

[@susanbrumbaugh5509]

Congratulations on 100K! You have inspired me more than you can know. I work at home and had my office in the dining room, open to the rest of the house. After my mom's death three months ago, we finally went through her room, got it painted and cleaned, and now I have a beautiful office (with a door!). That caused shifts in every other room on the ground floor, and everything is so fresh and new. A clean slate everywhere I look! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@helenebennie3961]

Fantastic! It's funny how things seem to fall like dominoes into place.

[@kathybullmer8884]

May God continue to Bless you and your family!!

[@TheMinimalMom]

THANK YOU so much Kathy!!!!

[@denisekennemer1991]

Congrats on hitting your First 100k subscribers. I’ve just discovered you and now you have over 500k subscribers!! A testament to the value you are adding. Bless you and your family!

[@janellknudson4573]

I’m addicted to your channel and your positive way of thinking for that matter 😊 our family of 4 is just moving out of my parents’ basement and with having to unpack plus minimize, it all feels very overwhelming. I am so glad you posted this!

[@virginiapeacock2710]

Love your honesty! xx

[@karinalissette3561]

Stop! Don’t make me cry! Love your channel!!! Thanks for all you share :)

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Karina!!! :)

[@FaithandFlour]

Thank you for all of the encouragement and congratulations on 💯k Subscribers!!!🎉

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you SO much!!! :)

[@KatyInNH]

Glass cutting boards destroy knife sharpness and dull knives - great decision!!!!!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Well that's good to know!!! :)

[@aprilknutson2809]

Sooo true!

[@sonalsharma5293]

Really? I thought they sharpen the knives.. I used to sharpen my scissors with a glass bottle..

[@simplesgood7694]

Katy in NH I just donated one of those for the same reason!

[@keylalipo7778]

Katy in NH I donated mine simply because it is so loud when chopping on it- had no idea it dulled 🔪

[@MarriageMotherhood]

This is life changing information🙏🏾 Thank you!

[@sgia2154]

awww congrats Dawn on reaching 100K+ You deserve it!! You are so genuine and kind!! I seriously enjoy all your videos!!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you SO much!!! :)

[@01Paulsgirl]

Congrats on your news, Dawn. It's not hard to comprehend when you realize you're meeting real needs of real people and you do it with grace and charm and encouragement. We need more influences like you setting the example you and your family set. There is hope! Thanks for sharing your story and building ours. God bless you all as you continue to bless others.

[@1TsuNami]

Thank you for keeping me going on this mountain and helping to make it so much easier. You have been such a blessing! 💕

[@lanettemeads6257]

I absolutely love your channel ❤. It has inspired me at 53 years old to declutter and simplify. I have already done my kitchen cabinets and used your "plastic bin" drawer idea for the bottom cabinets. Keep up the great videos and God Bless your family.

[@melm1071]

Hi Dawn! I am a relatively new subscriber having just found you a week ago, but I have been watching many of your videos and made my third donation trip to Goodwill today! I have decluttered and minimized my own things as well as my husband's and 2 kids' things, as well as unused household items, and it has already made such a huge difference for all of us. Your video showing the empty space under the bed was so motivating for me, and I just wanted to thank you for all your truly wonderful guidance and advice! You are so calming and enjoyable to watch. Love from New York!!

[@bigtoeproductions9195]

You are such a natural at speaking to the camera ( people on the other side of the video). Not forced or fake. Thank you for sharing your family's journey through what we all call life and thank you for all your tips & how to's that you share!

[@jennifernovak681]

Ugh, you made me cry, haha! Congratulations on the success of your channel. You guys are truly an inspiration to our family, and we have accomplished so much since stumbling upon The Minimal Mom! So very happy for you both, and we are very thankful for how you share your love of God throughout it all! Here's to the next 100,000 subscribers! :)

[@pennyrobinson6033]

I have been working on periodic dejunking for the past 20 years. I started hearing little bits about minimal living here and there, but nothing very informative. Then about 3 months ago KZbin recommended your house tour in my feed and I started watching it. My husband was sitting next to me (I normally don’t watch KZbin on my phone when my husband is in the same room, haha) and after a minute he asked me to restart it so we could watch it together. It started a conversation with him and in my head that I couldn’t let go of. Within a week I started my biggest purge I have ever undertaken. I’m not done. I feel I have so much left to do still that sometimes it feels overwhelming. But my house is so much easier to keep clean. And with 10 kids all at home still that is a huge victory for me! I have binge watched your videos from the beginning while I have worked on my projects to help keep me motivated and to help answer my questions. It’s been amazing to me how often the video I was watching would help me through the hurdles I was facing that day. Thank you for doing this channel. I have tried watching other minimalist videos on KZbin and I have to say they don’t help and inspire me like yours do. Maybe part of it is that I feel like I’m a messy and unorganized person, so I’m doing it for the same reasons you did. lol! Whatever the reason I’m so grateful I found your channel. Thank you again!

[@amanda.gets.it.together]

I have been watching your videos for weeks/months now. I want to say “thank you” for everything, but mostly your honesty. You have put words to thoughts I’ve had about decluttering our house. Hearing about your experiences with “minimalism” and your tips inspired me to go farther and simplify our home too. Recently my husband has said our house has improved significantly, and he asked who you were. I asked “why, do you have a thank you to send?” He said, “yes, exactly” 😊 So from both of us and our four small kiddos, a thousand thank-you s for sharing your work! …and I love your twin sister sharing the support of simple living in the bible as well. It really brings it home for me. I can’t thank you enough.

[@PahlaB]

I love your honesty about getting away from the kids and not wanting to think about the sheets. That's so totally my life, too! I think sometimes you make decluttering look easy because you tackle such big jobs (like an entire basement). I still have to go one drawer at a time sometimes, rather than thinking about the whole room. It's gotten easier, for sure, but sometimes it's still not easy. Congrats on 100k - you absolutely deserve it!!

[@hobbygardeninthewoods]

Congratulations on the 100 000!! You deserve it. Your content is awesome!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you SO much!!!! :)

[@lenabigonia333]

Your channel brightens my day everytime I watch your videos. I feel like simplifying my home puts me back in the driver's seat of my life (with Jesus up front as well :). ) My life felt heavy and out of control for so long, and watching your videos breathes strength back in to me to get back into reclaiming my life and home and to live more intentionally. Thank you so much for starting your channel and for the hours you put into it!! It is a huge blessing to me ❤️

[@jeanneclark6930]

I love “my life felt heavy” .. what a great insight. Every trash bag we fill and remove or every box we donate is some of the weight being lifted. I’m so with you!

[@aheartofworship27]

Hello Dawn, I just recently got on the Minimal ban wagon, and it so happened that I found your videos just when we were preparing to move ( downsize). What I can share in this short time for those that are struggling is this is not a fad its a new mentality and way of living. We need to think minimal and make it an everyday thought process as we navigate through our home. Also break it down in sections. I loved starting with the closet, then the kitchen, ete. Its really liberating. What's more this isn't just the being minimal at home. its relearning how we shop... Controlling our shopping and being mindful. I'm simply fascinated by this movement. Alicia, Miami, Florida. BTW if we are not mindful we can jump off the ban wagon, 😆. I love your videos. Guys I look forward to comments on how other ppl are handling this phenomena.

[@MsSFDk]

I have a crazy decluttering issue that I had to overcome. I have been working on decluttering regularly for a while but when I would do a closet or anything I would make a trash, keep, donate to family, donate to friend, donate to hospital or office (magazines and puzzles) and donate to goodwill bags. I found that I did not have the time then to get the donations out to everyone timely so the piles would lay in corner stressing me so much. Finally had a talk with myself that my reason for decluttering was peace not anxiety. I have now started to give everything away to easiest location all at one time. My reasoning became my peace and once I had made decision to let something go it was no longer mine so it could go to one place and a higher power could find a way to get it to next owner. Decluttering for me had to stop being about taking on others individual needs (maybe selfish) rather the main reason which was a simple calm space and more peace of mind. I now do not even call friends and family and tell them to come get things in next 24 hours if they want them. However, if a friend or family member is at my house and comments they like something I have I quietly think do I need that item and if not give it to them on the spot. This takes away the quilt from my previous decision. Mind games against yourself can take all forms. P,S. Congratulations on 100,000 you deserve it so much.

[@janalcazar1277]

I have the exact same problem! I have a hallway full of bags with different destinations and it just sits there driving me nuts because I want to help people and not waste. Ugh.

[@UpstateGrammy]

Dawn, you have helped me so much with my decluttering journey. I hear your voice asking, "When did you last use this? When do you plan on using it?" Those two simple questions keep me going. Just when I think I am finished, I find more to donate. I am doing this in small bites and have been dropping a box or two off to the local charity shop each week. I also remember being a young mom with little money and being thrilled to find snow pants for my little guy for 50 cents. It helps to remember that our discards can make a difference in another person's like. Thank you for inspiring me!

[@doitsimply6628]

Congratulations Dawn. So happy for you. Your videos are the best. No wonder it is growing so fast. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you SO much!!! :)

[@deborahryan2654]

The cutting board is perfect for your new camper!

[@unconventionalsuburbian9758]

liked b/c "sitting in the car to get a break from the kids" !

[@melanieoconnell6390]

I have been paring down so much - i find it a blessing to hear you say it’s good for your mind to have less inventory to manage in the home !!!!!! Thank you Dawn !! In clearing a surface today and putting away a few things in their right places i found my missing/stolen wallet in my bra drawer ! Why it was there I’ll never know but what a nice surprise while watching your encouraging video !!!!!! Praising God and plugging along 👍❤️

[@magnolia31611]

My biggest hangup is sentimental items. I’m a sentimental person to begin with, but I feel like because I lost a parent when I was a child, I tend to want to hold on to the items that belonged to them even more because it makes me feel like I can connect with them more. Baby clothing is another hangup for me, I get so sentimental about them, but I obviously cannot keep every piece of baby clothing they ever wore. I’m working on detaching myself from these things, but it definitely isn’t easy. Also, you are so sweet, and it’s nice to see your genuine excitement over hitting 100k. Congratulations! That is a wonderful accomplishment!

[@dianedeckelnick5514]

Yes Dawn. Donate the sheets just as they are. For the price someone will buy them I’m sure they will be willing to spray and wash. Don’t you wash everything, new or used before you use it?

[@TheMinimalMom]

Ah right! This is why we need help when we're going through this process ;)

[@emmakeatingclark2825]

Yeah that what I was going to say!

[@janebledsoe2191]

Dawn, I just adore you! Feel like I’m hanging out with a friend when I watch your videos! Thank you! And btw your sister is amazing too!!

[@rowboat8343]

Yes donate the sheets. Maybe a women's refuge or something like that will love them even with the spot. I mean, whoever gets them will have to wash them anyway.

[@TheMinimalMom]

Oh right! I have been wanting to get together some stuff for a women's shelter, thank you for the idea!!!!

[@Ann.CreatedToCreate]

Also, I think I’d be funny about buying sheets that might have been used. I would more likely get them when it’s obvious they’re new and deal with the dirty corner myself...

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

Also pet shelters would welcome these items.

[@lindamcclellan4721]

I’m watching this at 72 yrs old. I have always worked toward these ideals, I am now praying my lovely granddaughter with 3 girls under 7 will be encouraged by you. Good job!

[@janethunt4037]

Wow! This makes me feel better! The unopened sheets and the cutting board. We've been married almost 25 years, and I'm letting go of a never used chip and dip set that I've never used.

[@lvlc5]

Thank you for keeping it real... it is difficult in so many levels, money wasted, gifts, memories, might use it, etc...but is time to get real and tame the kid in us... it is difficult but it does get better... u can do it people!!!!

[@vernitabradley7765]

Oh my goodness the advice you give has truly changed my way of thinking. I used to concentrate on organizing but never really concurred my “stuff”. Thanks so much for being so transparent......love your cheery disposition also🥰

[@sarahamin6396]

Hi Dawn. Last night my son asked me why are you watching these videos so often now a days.... My answer was.... This is true motivation!!! Thanks a million dear... You walk us through the thought process behind the decluttering by vocalizing and it helps so much....

[@wuwusela0191]

Sorted out some small toys from my daughter yesterday, this morning so picked them up from my house for free. Thank you for your videos. You really do make it easier for us!

[@anniecharlotte4469]

I just had Five of my grandkids staying with me and things could get pretty crazy in my house to say the least. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to clean up at nite because I have simplified so much! So worth it! Happy 100k Dawn!!

[@MeandMyAveyMcGee]

You shouldn’t be surprised in the least bit! You are amazing people and are my favorite channel here on KZbin! You and Tom are 2 of my best friends...you just don’t know it yet 😂 Ok...That sounded creepier than it was supposed to...🤦🏻‍♀️ Point is...you have been such a big help and inspiration to so many of us and you have built an amazing community here and you have a lot to be proud of. You make it look so effortless! Your authenticity on your videos really shines through and that is what I love so much about you guys. Thank you for sharing and coming back week after week!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Hahaha, Tom read this comment to me and it made us laugh out loud! THANK YOU!!! I wish we could be friends!!!

[@elliemay1229]

Thank you for all your work on these videos. You and your sister are inspiring. My mom was prone to hoarding and I have been cursed with her logic about possessions. She passed away 2 years ago and Dad passed away last year. Almost all of their stuff ended up moving over to my house. I am drowning in boxes and bags and possessions. My minimalist 15 year old is helping me work items out of the house while my 11 year old and husband are fighting the change.

[@marvelenia6702]

Glas cutting boards are terrible for your knifes anyways, they will get dull immediately so it is totally useless. We have 2 pair of sheets because I try to avoid using the dryer because it damages the fabric and it costs a lot in electricity so I dry the sheets outside on the washing line. Thank you for the ongoing motivation!

[@mama_j5041]

Thank you so much for this! I've fealt so guilty for being attached to random things. Thanks for showing us that even the Minimal Mom experiences that guilt at times! You're videos are so inspirational, keep em coming!

[@lizzabbott]

Love & thanks from Buffalo, NY , Dawn ! Imo, yours is by far the BEST decluttering channel out there ! And I’ve watched plenty of great 1s. I just moved ! And to a smaller place. I was at my previous, larger apt for 6 years... Even tho I’ve been pretty good about purging stuff all along ( & esp whenever I’ve moved, which has been six x’s since 1996, & plenty of x’s before that .... I’m 60 & now have 2 adult kids), I def had a good amount to purge while preparing to move ! Plenty for garbage, recycle & donation! And then after i moved ? Well i have 2 medium bags & 1 smallish box to take to donation today ! I still have too much stuff ! Books & CDs ( & even old cassettes !) - plus papers - are my major culprits. Oh & sentimental stuff ! I did an okay paper purge recently after watching your video . ( & I’d done a good amt B4 my move). I still have a crate of folders to do soon, that I have to get ruthless about ! My problem is that I like to archive, & I’m a bit of an “information junkie”. I have a studious side that collects kinda esoteric info ( history etc) . Ugh ! But I need to remind myself that my home is not a library ! Anyway ... I’m happy with my progress ! Annnnd isn't it weird how once we’ve adjusted to the “post purge” , we forget all we’ve done, & feel as if we’ve done almost nothing ? Strange ! I’m glad you brought that up in a different video ! Good reminder, to prevent from being discouraged ! For whatever reason, I don’t take “before” photos. But that’s good : less digital clutter ! Anyway , thank you so much for encouraging me along this journey ! Liz

[@gladysanderson1351]

Congratulations on hitting 100K! Your channel is down to earth, cheerful, encouraging, and it is so fun to see how you and Tom get along so well, with a little good natured bantering, and with such obvious love and respect for each other!

[@rachellebennett4020]

Congratulations! This decluttering is hard work and can be emotional too. Started this a year ago, hit a wall. Then in May we decided to get the house ready to list. We/I purged, decluttered so much! Boxed up and took a lot to storage. However, now the house is SO PEACEFUL like you said! Once we move we are downsizing and I can not imagine all the things in storage will have a home. So.... I am sure we will be decluttering again. :) Thank you for inspiring me.

[@tammyhagger9791]

Ha! I was already planning on doing a second sweep through my basement because, to be honest, I KNOW there are things we could still stand to part with. Something specifically that I am thinking of are two red twin down comforters I bought for a travel trailer we do not even own any more. But they were nearly new, hardly used and "we might need them some day", blah, blah, blah... Haven't used them in YEARS. So... they are going in the "out" pile tomorrow for someone else to use/enjoy. Thank you for your continued encouragement and motivation!

[@jocarr95]

Thank u..today i de- cluttered my kitchen and I'm so happy!! I have a lot more to do . my closet is next but your videos are so helpful and i can't thank you enough..God bless you...

[@janiewilliams5803]

Hello, Dawn. Over the last 40 years of marriage, my husband has been in full time or part time ministry as a church pastor. Moving several times has certainly helped us declutter. At the last move, we did remove MUCH stuff for donations. For the last several months, we have been living in a graciously loaned residence as we wait for where we may be moving next. Half of our possssions are literally still packed in boxes in closets and basements, mostly breakble well art, photos, special dishes, as I certainly did not want to unpack only to reback. We are living with only what we regularly use at this point in time. Yes, it does make cleaning easier. I will be interested to see what happens when we get settled and begin to unpack those boxes:) .....what goes and what stays! I enjoy your videos so much. They have given me great ideas and much food for thought. Congrats on this new milestone.

[@susantaylor2401]

You have been helpful and encouraging to me as a retired lady who wants to head in the direction of being minimal.

[@robinbaker7735]

Dawn(also my sisters name) I recently found your channel and really love you and Diana(best friends name) must be a sign. I am 65 and so I am probably not your average viewer but what you say and the way you explain the mental aspect of the attachment to things resonated with me. So I recently purged my kitchen. The haul that went out was huge! But it feels so good, I can breathe again! After Christmas I am getting in a spare room that gets used to store all the extra stuff. I’m looking forward to more room to breathe. Thank you! Keep up the good work, Robin from NC

[@cjcain6010]

Your minimalist channel struck a chord in me when I stumbled upon it, and I didn't pause before subscribing. I'm single with no children, but your videos appeal to all. You are a blessing. Thank you for sharing!

[@Vshokri]

you are my new inspiration, I always watch your videos, then pray, then start moving and doing decluttering around home, some decisions are so hard to do, in this economy that everything is expensive to buy, we like to hold on to things we have, but then it getting chaotic. Many things were gifted ot me that are expensive but not my style, and do not bring joy to me. you make me set my mind on the positive and od as you command, I truly love all you post, and thank you for helping people and caring for others , you are the best, God Bless you sister. Thank you.

[@TammyGates-k9f]

Awesome news!!! 100,000 viewers -your heart shines through!!😊

[@dwiki001]

It requires quite the generosity and courage to declutter NEW STUFF! Thanks for this video.

[@jamierowe6973]

Dawn, I have watched a lot of YT cleaning, organizing etc videos in the past 7 years since my son was born. Trying to juggle being a mom, wife and working outside the home is hard. Your videos have honestly given me the most ‘aha’ moments out of all the other channels I have watched. Simple, practical and efficient. Your channel is such a blessing to me, as I’m sure it is to the other 100K subscribers. Thank you for the time and effort you put into sharing your journey and knowledge with us! 🌻

[@jessiej.muncaster3824]

This is the first time I have commented. I only found you recently and really enjoy all your videos. You do help make decluttering easier! I also just noticed today that you had hit 100,000 subscribers. Congratulations!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much Jessie!!!! :)

[@bread_-_]

Love love your channel! Just listening while do some tidying/sorting in my sons bedroom (Galway, Ireland 🇮🇪) Always feel inspired to cut back on the stuff that takes over my our house😊

[@kariny9457]

I’ve watched this video last year or even longer ago. Your emotions are even more endearing now. Love you to pieces!

[@brettelizabethspore]

In one year you went from 100,000 subscribers to over 200,000! How awesome is that! God has truly blessed your work!

[@gwenwruck]

Totally agree with Samantha - no one is here by accident! A breath of fresh air on youtube :) I'm so glad you shared this video because I was feeling a little like those comments. To see that you were conflicted about a power strip really helps! lol... I'm not happy you were conflicted, but I am grateful that you shared this because it helps me to see that it's ok to have hard decisions.

[@magpie3571]

I picked up a few small very thin cutting "boards" at a yard sale a few years ago. One goes in my little cooler to cut an apple sometimes. Recently, I was packing to go on a picnic with some friends. The thought came to me that I might need it. A friend sitting across from me at the picnic table needed to cut up something in her lunch. I pulled out the knife and cutting board from my small cooler. She mentioned to her husband that they should check the Dollar store for one. She was surprised I said she could have that one. I do have 5 more. They hardly take up any space (all fit in a folder on a cookbook shelf).

[@millerville2000]

Congratulations on 100K! I'm really glad you mentioned it because I wasn't subscribed and thought I was! Thinking back to the very very 1st steps in this journey (before I knew about all of this), we were moving out of state and our only option was to a smaller home. The 1st challenge was all the kids games, activities, and workbooks (I was obsessed!) and I said I would only take what could fit in ONE box for the games, and pared down 1/2 of the paper activities. I felt it was a bit of a crash course start for me out of necessity. Now I got rid of more games, and activity books can fit on a shelf two years later. I've been thankful for every step and tool I have learned through you (especially with my children's clothing and kitchen) and others here on KZbin.

[@laurielyon1892]

I have had so many things in my home after my grandmother died and then my mother in law died so almost all of her things came to my home. There are still so many things in my basement that we still need to give away. One positive thing came out of having a pest control spray at our home. I had to take everything out of my kitchen cabinets and drawers. I didn’t want to put everything back. We donated the extra set of dishes in my cabinet and I’m so glad we did! I definitely have to keep up on the dishes but this is a cabinet with see through doors and it looks so much better!

I was watching to see if you had gone over the 100k the other day, very happy to have found your channel. You have helped our family immensely. One of my 4 year old twins asked if we could declutter their outdoor playhouse today!! Yesssss

[@kathyn5337]

After sorting through, I've been washing baby clothes(which have been in storage) and items to give to my daughter for her first child. Going to donate things that aren't needed. Just got home from taking a load of stuff to the donation store :) Now I am going to work on my closet a little more. Thanks for your inspiration! Congrats on the 101K!

[@kristinhatton7636]

I've been enjoying your channel the last couple weeks. My husband read the book by Joshua Becker a couple of years ago and now as I am packing our home in preparation to move I've been listening to your channel and some from Joshua Becker. We have a family of 7 and live in a small home so in preparing the home for sell we really need to become minimalists. Its really helped me make packing decisions watching your channel. Thanks!

[@jejrstans]

Thank you for sharing your process with these things and for always keeping it real! ♥

[@Coach_Jen_Rothstein]

So glad I discovered your channel (a recommendation from a decluttering FB group). So true about white sheets. I share your frustration about not donating something in perfect/really good condition quickly. I recently went through my hope chest and found all the precious baby outfits I saved from my boys (now 25 and 21!). Because I had not stored them properly, they were in poor condition. . Had I stored them properly or donated them they would have been useful to my future grandchildren or someone else’s children. As it is I just created trash. 😥. Proper storage IS important. Great channel.

[@barbaragrove3651]

Great video! I am just now viewing this, but you are absolutely right...once these things are out of our homes, they truly are out of our minds! Thanks for sharing! God bless!!! 😊

[@ruthwilliams8851]

I just recently moved into an RV and I wondered how do I exist without all my STUFF? Your tips, directions and perky attitude has made this transition much easier! I went from happily married 5 bedroom, 2 story to divorced and a 2 bedroom apartment and now to an RV. It was sooo hard to donate some of my prized possessions. But I bit the bullet and did it. Thank You!

[@jenniesgenuinegems]

You are adorable. Thank you so much for sharing!!! I love the idea that if you've had something so long that you forgot you had it, do you really need it? I recently donated several things out of my apartment and my storage locker (like my garage, but I don't have one...) and was SO HAPPY to let them go! I didn't know I was going to live in this apartment for 10 years when I moved in, and this one thing (love seat with sleeper twin bed inside) has been in storage all that time! Obviously I don't need it. It went to someone I know who actually did need it. They were grateful, and so was I!! Keep making these videos, Dawn!! Love you!

[@ellenherman9543]

Everytime i need motivation i watch your channel...works everytime!

[@conniesoares157]

I look at KZbin for your new videos to help me as I go thru my house to lighten the load. I still smile when I see areas that have stayed clean for over 2 weeks now!

[@samc299]

I found your channel about a month ago. And it has genuinely changed my life. I work full time with 3 kids and my house was always chaos. I’ve started decluttering and simplifying my belongings and it’s already made my life so much easier. My husband says I’m less stressed and seem happier. I’ve still a long way to go, but it feels great to be on the road to a happier life. My children have actually started going through their stuff on their own accord and decluttering, as they said they like the rest of the house with less stuff so want that in their rooms. Really wish I had found you before when my children were younger. Thank you.

[@Vshokri]

Your home is so clean and easy to clean and move around in, bravo

[@lauramuresan3811]

I work in a library and when people are checking out minimal lifestyle books I have recommended your channel! It is encouraging as we who watch want to truly simplify our “stuff” and our lives.😊