THE MINIMAL MOM VS. FRUGAL FIT MOM | 57 THINGS WE DON'T BUY ANYMORE

Welcome to today's video! This is a fun comparison between me and my friend Dawn from The Minimal Mom. I am scoring myself to see how "Dawn" I am. How do you rate compared to the huge list of items she doesn't buy anymore?
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[@bonitaquandt4862]

Both of you are authentic. Dawn often says, "you do you! None of Dawn's family invests in being athletes. You do. Dawn thrives in simplicity, you thrive in stocking up on bargains. You feed your family from a pantry filled with bargains, she feeds her family from a "just in time" method of storage. I enjoyed your comparison, and I enjoy both of you. We can learn from many different points of view and ways of being thrifty/simple.

[@kimberleymfuko2908]

Well said. My thoughts exactly! I think we can all learn new tricks from eachother to help our lives flow a little better. However somethings are just not for everyone of us and that's just fine. Find what works best for you and make the most of it.

[@TheLuzy18]

Awesome comparison!!!! They r both great!!!

[@deniselittle5558]

I love your comment. I just watched this video for the first time and wanted to say just what you said.

[@lindac7146]

Christine, I understand you being inspired by Dawn. But, her goals and needs differ from yours, so please don't compare yourself to her. She is an inspiration to you......but, you are an inspiration to me and many others. Forget the comparisons.

[@FrugalFitMom]

What was so interesting is that I truly thought we would be more similar! By the end I was surprised at how different we are, but I’m so glad that not everyone is the same. The world is way more interesting because we are different 😁

[@vidahappy-frugalspanglishv1528]

A minimalist life looks very different to everyone, the main thing is to have what matters to you & your family most... and I believe that is how it is with you Christine on the differences you had with Dawn 😊💛

[@reneea7811]

Well.... I'm actually GLAD you did this comparison! It will help many people think about WHY they want to be minimalistic and that it looks different for everyone. This vid was fantastic! Cause really, it all comes down to #57 Don't buy things you can't afford [especially at the expense of things you could save for].

[@TheMinimalMom]

@@reneea7811 Love this Renee!

[@TheMinimalMom]

@@FrugalFitMom But totally know we could be friends! ;)

[@melissazabower339]

"Don't buy stuff you can't afford." Best financial advice from my parents was a year or so after I'd moved out on my own. I went back to visit and I was talking about this cute piece of furniture "and it's $70 off!" But it was still, like, $150 or something. My mom said, "it may be a great deal but if you don't have the money, it's still too much." 20 years later, I still live by those words. And I didn't buy it.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Showing the difference between minimalism and being frugal. While they may share similar qualities, they are not the same thing.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Very true, they are not the same thing at all!

[@lisapoulsen5452]

Great job, Christine! I love Dawn and you did very well against her:). I think a lot of the things she doesn’t buy are because she doesn’t use them. You buy those things because they get used!! I think that’s the point🥰

[@FrugalFitMom]

Great points!

[@buckeyethor]

You guys have such different lives; I definitely wouldn’t compare! She grocery shops and cooks to use as little mental space as possible. You shop and cook as a creative outlet.

[@thisuniquechica]

Oh, I like that wording “as a creative outlet”.

[@JordyNelz97]

Love this comparison video! Since I discovered Dawn a few months ago, I’ve had a few “I’m gonna have to side with Christine on this one” moments 😂 Clearance food for the win!

[@FrugalFitMom]

LOL! What I've realized is that we are all different and that's okay!

[@cookshackcuisinista]

I think your priorities lay in where your strengths are and in your case, you love the kitchen and saving money that way which I would be the same.... But in Dawn's case, I don't think they are foodies and I don't think she loves to cook so one spatula, one mixing spoon, etc equals enough.... I am a single senior and I have at least three spatulas and three large spoons because the kitchen is my laboratory! I have always loved it! Now give Dawn a paintbrush with some paint and she is in 7th heaven!

[@tishyj53]

Yep, I've tried following her and she didn't make any content that I really related to. Christine I definitely relate to. Love her channel!!

[@cookshackcuisinista]

@@tishyj53 Dawn has helped me tremendously to become more minimalist and to go through things but I could never be a true minimalist I don't think. I personally like to cook so even though I'm single, I like to save as much money on food as I can as it's a bit of a game with myself and with the people that I like to cook for!

[@kathleengarness1660]

I have some duplicates of spatulas, spoons, frying pans, in the kitchen too because my son and I cook his family meals together when they come over! (but I did declutter most of my cookie cutters)

[@cookshackcuisinista]

@@kathleengarness1660 in my case if I'm making two or three things and I have used up some spoons, it's easier to reach into my drawer to get another wooden spoon. I don't have to quit my prep work in order to wash a spoon that I've already used and they are very easy to wash once I am all done. I think it would be akin to only having three pair of underwear when I only do laundry once a week. I have a fair bit of coverage space so storing extra baking dishes or pots and pans doesn't bother me at all nor do I consider it inventory. However I am not stocking up on so much food as I used to because of Dawn!

[@sherilynalexnder897]

For sure, after the 2020 lockdown and now all the craziness happening from Suez canal blockages to ransomware hackers, if you have a family, it seems wiser to have a minimum of two months of food/household supplies on hand at all times. I feel insecure if I don't have at least two weeks of food, preferably more. I work hard at not wasting anything, especially produce because it's so darn expensive.

[@cynthiamyers4265]

I enjoy Dawn's channel but her brand of minimilism doesn't work for me. I like having a couple of sets of sheets for each bed, a stockpile of food, and lots of kitchen tools -- because I like to cook and spend a lot of time in my kitchen. And several coats, several pairs of boots, etc. etc.

[@CarFreeKC]

I agree -- I have a lot of stuff in my kitchen but that's because I love cooking. I also never eat out so for ME, it's worth it to stock up on pantry staples and things I love to have around for quick sides or snacks. For my coats, I have had a few sitting in the closet but I occasionally run into a homeless person in my city without a coat and I like to run up to my apartment and grab a well loved but no longer needed pea coat to offer them in the cold. I don't keep a lot of shoes. I have a pair of Doc Martens, a pair of running shoes, and a pair of simple black loafers for professional work clothes that I haven't used in forever. I hate shoes. My feet are tiny and it's hard to find cute stuff in my size that isn't childish.

[@Chelseyandfam]

I think that there is no rule book for minimalism and dawn just shares what has worked for her. They are in a small house also which will affect how minimal a person takes things. I think a minimalist can absolutely have several coats and boots and spare sheets if they serve a purpose for your life and aren’t causing you mental fatigue.

[@dianamosqueira6203]

Cynthia Myers, have you watched Ashlynn Eaton??? She is also a minimalist in this mega collaboration and she has videos specific to what you are mentioning. She and her husband love art and so they have way more art supplies than they need, and she loves plants so she has loads of them. She explains to us that being a minimalist does not mean you need to get rid of everything. If there is something you love you don’t have to be a minimalist in that part of you. I deff recommend watching her videos because she has a different view from other minimalist and helps many realize that minimalism looks different for everyone. She is who helped me see that.

[@cajbaf]

Dawn always says to do what works for you. She never tells anyone they have to live exactly as she does.

[@cremebrulee4759]

@@CarFreeKC how nice you are to help the homeless!

[@momontheball2970]

Wow, 2 years ago I was killing it in the frugal department! But I definitely felt a little deprived, my home didn’t represent me style and personality wise, we rarely went to restaurants and found ways to do without. There comes a point where you can’t really live like that, we bought the FIRST piece of new furniture ever in our 12 years of marriage last year finally. We’ve spent money and time upgrading and remodeling and decorating our home, often times using free materials still. I don’t think I bought a scented candle in 6 years, lol. I feel like there is a season for everything.

[@tobythomas3413]

Very well put 👍🏼

[@thisuniquechica]

I can relate to this, too. But I know I can go overboard, so I had to check my spending when I finally started decorating :)

[@monicawest5112]

Christine you didn’t fail the comparison. Just because you don’t do what she does doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. I’ve been watching your videos during the pandemic and I’ve got to say that I’m very impressed with you. You keep on bargain shopping and stocking up your pantry 🥫🥫. With a household full of people that’s the way it should be done. I have two grown children and I still stock up on groceries when I can. I learned that from my mom many years ago, she had five. Rock on Frugal mom.

[@wilmastanley8837]

The point with Dawn on the hair products is that she tries to get rid of the ones that don't work for her, rather than just hold onto them because she paid money for them.

[@loriolsen5785]

What I find fascinating about this video is the similarities and the differences between you and Dawn. Both of you have your hearts in your families and homes, but in different ways. It is good to cut out what is not needed in your life, and also good to have the things you need and enjoy in your life. It is different for each of us. But we can work together to find ways to reduce the headaches of life so that we can enjoy the happy things...without having that nagging feeling that we should be cleaning out a closet somewhere! You and Dawn have similar goals...you are just getting there in different ways. Thanks for doing this side-by-side comparison for us!

[@SpoonMe]

original: I'm very interested! edit: I agree with you; every family has different priorities. Do what's right for your family. You meet your budget, you save, you're debt free ---- lady, you're rocking it! So score!! No fails!

[@FrugalFitMom]

Well said!

[@lucylou8902]

I still wish I more Dawn though. 😅

[@lkreinmiller-author]

You and Dawn just have different goals. And she admits she has trouble managing anything she considers excessive. That is a huge influence on her attitude.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Great point!

[@bonsquared1]

No fails here! You’re different people with different personalities and strengths. Keep on being you, because you’re awesome!

[@barbarakandel2790]

In your defense, Christine, you and Dawn have two very different lifestyles so you need different things. Both are great, just different. Great video!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Well said Barbara!

[@stahliclaassen6466]

I couldn't agree more! They are also at different stages of life. One still having young kids and one mostly teenagers. The one area that I didn't agree with Christine was having to buy new clothes for teens. I won't say that we never buy new clothes for my teens but we hit the thrift store first. My oldest went to prom this year and everything for the evening cost less than $75! This was dress, shoes, hair... everything. (Found the dress at Goodwill for $6 and then the alterations were another $35.)

[@jow4426]

Thats why you two are my top 2 youtubers. Dawn for her minimalism and you for your frugality! Perfect combo!

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thank you!

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Agreed! Love both channels for those exact reasons!

[@CatherineGoodrich]

I find both of you inspiring and relatable. Goals, for sure. Dawn helps me to simplify, declutter, and figure out how I want my home to look and run. HOWEVER, being minimal doesn't perfectly align with my homestead/prepperish life. Christine, you help me save money in relatable ways. You're a busy family with older kids, too. You help me with grocery budgets, creative menus, thinking outside the box. So love you both. We all do what works for us, and take tips and tricks and inspiration from all over.

[@shannaberg8264]

💜 This! I watch both channels! Dawn definitely helps in the get organized point of view. However, you have changed my entire perspective and the way I live my life! Thank you so very much for your willingness to share your gifts!!!

[@FrugalFitMom]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stacey738]

This is so interesting!!! My weakness is BOOKS! Especially kids books. I have a 3yo and she is bilingual and i just cant help myself. Books in both langauges. AND we use the library! And i justify it by saying that the books will get donated to the library when she grows up, and I will be absolutely beyond happy to donate books to the library. It is my one splurging point.

[@nankavanagh]

NEVER feel bad for buying your children books. Kids who are readers are smarter, more balanced and quicker with their wits than those kids who aren't readers, and the benefits stay with them forever. Dawn's list is unrealistic and unattainable for those who are true to themselves and real. Seriously. She doesn't stock up on non-perishables that her family USES because having food in her cupboards is "too hard to manage and it gets wasted". It is non-perishable. It only gets wasted if you are buying things you won't use. Unrealistic for the majority of families who could actually use her tips.

[@breannasuhoversnik1525]

You & Dawn are two of my favorite KZbinrs - for different reasons. We have 5 kids and a tiny house, so I love Dawn's minimalist tips (& her Sunday vids with her sister are precious) I love your channel for creative, frugal meals for our big family. It's BEAUTIFUL that we all do life differently 💓

[@sadie6586]

It is cool to see this comparison. You and Dawn are both frugal but in different ways because you have different things that you value! I love both of you ♥

[@ToBelongNowhere]

“Looking like a troll doll or a q-tip that’s been electrocuted!” 😆 I could not stop laughing!! Thank you for that!

[@TheNinnyfee]

The struggle is so real! 😄 I have either that or "chives" if I add to much frizz ease as my hair is so fine and easily weighed down.

[@channaaah]

I thought that was hilarious

[@anabrown1111]

I laughed so hard when she said that!!🤣🤣

[@countrygirlmeetscity]

Hahahaha this made me laugh as well. I have naturally curly hair and my graduation pic in ‘96 does indeed look like a q-tip that was most definitely electrocuted. 😂😂 and I also buy lots of hair products trying to find something that works

[@Nan-59]

I was hoping to see a pic of that!!🤩🤩🤩😆😆🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aprildaniel3845]

I LOVE Dawn!!! And you, too! This was so entertaining for me. Loved this video. Great idea

[@rachelleandrichard]

Came over from Dawn's channel and subscribed. I think you both have great reasoning for why you do the things you both do. It works for your families and you're both obviously winning and have freedom of choice. Have subscribed. I love how intentional you and Dawn both are.

[@mrswhite645]

Stocking up on food is my thing now. I think it's partially growing up in a house where food was kind of rationed/controlled (not because of poverty) and almost anything I can buy at the store or cook myself is healthier and cheaper than eating out.

[@tannaphillips6840]

I enjoy you both!!! I learn from both of you!!! Ty! For putting so much into helping us!!!

[@emmaplate4371]

The souvenirs we buy when we go on vacation or a Christmas decoration of that place. My mother started this years ago and now that I am 60 we have lots of Christmas decorations there are two places that we have traveled. It's really nice when you decorate your Christmas tree to go down memory lane.

[@janice-ann7157]

Love this. You gotta live too. I tried cutting back my food budget recently for a few months and it made me miserable. I realised that it's the only thing that I enjoy spending money on and I'm generally very frugal in all other areas. I know that some people can be happy spending very little on food but for me it was a deal breaker. You gotta do what's best for you and if Dawn is happy spending so little money then that's great but unfortunately we all can't be happy living such a frugal life xx

[@melissacarlson6192]

Love both your channels! I always get some nugget when I watch either of your videos :)

[@shandra413]

This video was so fun! You’re two of my favorites and you both inspire me in your own way! ❤️

[@alanad2339]

So I just found you because of this video, I started binge watching Dawn a few months ago, and I LOVE your frugal and budgeting content so far! Thank you for being another down to earth KZbinr 😊

[@FrugalFitMom]

Yay! Thank you!

[@gingerstrahan7464]

Watch both your channels, and really enjoy content in both. I LOVE your personality, energy, and willingness to share and be transparent. I sort of feel like our viewpoints have a similar basis. I love that Dawn has a teaching style and method to her posts, and even if it evolves quite drastically at times, her enthusiasm for her living style is engaging. So, both of you two kids have taught this old/new grandmother a thing or two...about how to “get” what my kids are talking about and working towards. By the way, I think your mom’s the best. She even looks like one of my best, but too-far-away friends.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thank you!

[@susannagiesey9657]

I really enjoyed this video! Super interesting because I enjoy you both and I'm so inspired by both your videos. Thanks for taking on this idea. So clever.

[@lauragreen4899]

I read a number of the comments and I find it very interesting that some people took this video so seriously. I appreciate your humor in this. I don't feel like you were failing yourself but just trying to say we're all different and it's okay. Thank you for your enjoyable addition to my day! None of us are the same and I always appreciate how Dawn says you do you. So thank you for the inspiration in so many areas for so many of us. I have learned so much from each of you. You are a blessing and so is Dawn.

[@FrugalFitMom]

I appreciate that! I was also surprised that a lot people missed the light hearted approach I had.

[@abigayleestep8076]

I'm new here...but I've followed Dawn for a while...and I can find 57 things I don't buy that she does! Each of us is unique and has different ideas, lifestyles and family dynamics. The beauty of living simply, minimally or fugally is that there is no right or wrong...we each do what works for us! I enjoy your channel! :)

[@kaiziah2004]

My 2 favourite you tubers loved this Christine how you always promote and pump up others 👐🏽

[@10529Erin]

I'm subscribed to BOTH of you. If you were the same, I'd have to declutter one of you!!! 😉 🤣

[@FrugalFitMom]

😂

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

🤣

[@hopeschambach2576]

Okay, now that is funny!! 🤭

[@938quilt]

LOL!

[@richidraykat]

Ive been a subscriber to Dawns and your channel's now for over a year do when you all started the collaboration videos it made my heart soar. I must admit I like the house projects content you both make above all the other stuff as it gives me ideas

[@bradybrowning8274]

I love that you addressed the food and kitchen! I love Dawn and her channel, but I consistently struggle with the food storage and kitchen aspect of going minimal. I love to cook and like to keep a large rotation of food on hand. I will say though that I do not keep kitchen items that I don’t love or actually use. No extra Tupperware lids here! 😂

[@stephaniewarren5744]

I feel you so much on this!! Dawn is wonderful inspiration but there are many things that I love that I will keep or enjoy having!! It's all about that balance and what makes us happy!

[@beckykastelz1648]

Loved this 🤩 so refreshing to see both of you and how you approach what works for you and your home 👍

[@emilyr1702]

Came for the dinners, stayed for the personality

[@milkduds04]

100% I did the same. Love the "realness" of the videos.

[@marcidrag]

LOL! I loved this video!!! We still love you even if your only 47%Dawn 🤣 But in all honesty, I love your differences in minimalism and being frugal ❤️

[@FrugalFitMom]

😂thank you!!

[@wondergalc431]

I love both Christine and Dawn they have both helped me through different aspects, dawn with decluttering and Christine with looking for food deals and finding ways to exercise.

[@tabitha9890]

This was a very interesting video. Funny too! I love your personality. Don't stop being you! ❤

[@beckywagner3973]

You and Dawn have very different interests and motivation. You are an inspiration to me and many others!

[@gingermcintosh6545]

I just love your channel and the comments from your subscribers! I agree with everyone; you guys are different with different priorities. I learn from both of you.

[@dianashelton1371]

I am subscribed to both channels and watch for different reasons. Thank you both

[@saracox372]

I loved watching this. Both of you ladies are amazing but you both are in very different stages of life and have very different lifestyles so I wasn't too surprised 🤣. I'm somewhere in between both of you, my kids are starting to get older and we are trying to get moving outdoors more but we have to practice restraint because as a military family we have to move with all our stuff constantly and we need to make weight or pay fines 😩 Anyways, thanks for the great content!!

[@lizpetruzzi7700]

I’m with you on the shoes! 😁😂 You and Dawn both have value to share....you are seriously a grocery shopping, meal planning genius!!

[@cindycampbell2166]

Christine, if you buy stuff and use it that's ok! I know you don't buy stuff you can't afford or don't need. I agree with stocking up on food and household supplies. I live in a rural area and when we go to Sam's, walmart etc. we stock up. It would waste gas to go to these places more often and only buy a few things. We all need to do what is best for us.

[@juanitaglenn9042]

Oh my goodness!!! I've been watching Dawn for a few years and she has inspired me so much but from her channel I ran into you. Subscribed!! I'm frugal all the way but my hubs has loved the paring down from Minimal Mom, so I think both of you are now my faves!!💕

[@lisafairchild4390]

The two of you together, ROCKS!!! I love y'all! 🤩

[@anitaholmes6824]

Totally fun video had me laughing out loud a couple of time....thanks for that!

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

😍Love your 'Do!!! Great ideas for families with kiddoes!

[@sterterous]

This was a fun vlog to watch. It is interesting to see how we are all a bit different in how we do things.

[@jessicavogan4531]

If feel the exact same way about seasonal decor!!! I love it but I can’t bring myself to buy something that I will then have to find a place to store for most of the year!

[@RadiantLux]

Completely agree

[@debrahartwig8291]

Love this! I use to live over 3 hours from the nearest Costco and 1/2 hour from Albertsons. I also worked. There was no time to not stock my shelves! And now that I live retired Idaho, just 2 miles from Costco and a mile from Fred Meyer, Walmart, and Albertsons I have gotten more creative with my cooking! Lockdown has reinforced that it was okay to have stocked shelves.

[@thisuniquechica]

3:29 This really resonates with me and my experience watching you and Dawn. Dawn talks a lot about having a system in place for keeping inventory of everything that enters her house, so that’s #goals for me. But, my experience has been more like yours. Now that I can spend a little on decor, I have no idea what to do! 😄 So, I’ve found your relaxed style to decorating a bit more relatable, especially as you’ve updated your kids bedrooms by shopping your own house and pairing it with functional durable pieces.

[@familyof5quicktips514]

This was a fun video! 😂 I love yours and Dawn’s channel! #57 is the best! 👍🏻

[@ttu888didfitrhondavigil8]

Comparison is the thief of joy. You are great. I am sure they other frugal you tuber is great too. I am old. What I have learned, do what works for you, your budget, your space.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Well said!

[@tarigeorge6122]

I enjoy both of you. Trying to quote a song by Avery and Marsh, “Different is beautiful.....if all things were (the same🤷‍♀️) how boring that would be.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Agree!

[@carmeng2982]

I love both of you for who you are. We’re empty nesters and enjoying our semi retirement. I agree that the pandemic showed us all a lot. We downsized so I had to minimize so much stuff that was crammed into so many closets. That’s how I started watching Dawn. She calls herself minimal, but then I saw her big barn and she talks about her basement. I was like, wait a minute...

[@keyisme1356]

Totally. This! I realized that my stuff was actually equal to or less than what she owned, because her basement square footage "doesn't count" and her available shed storage "doesn't count" and Toms stuff "doesn't count" and the kids stuff "doesn't count"... I don't have a "minimal looking" home, but my family owns much less than dawn's family.... Most obviously, less square footage.

[@williamwarren9448]

I watch you both - and it keeps me sane :) Keep it going - you prove a great point - we are all different and have our own priorities---- I am still working on the "We only buy things we can afford " glenda

[@Aurorasun1]

Love this! I definitely stock up on food but I’ve been trying to declutter. Most importantly we’ve been trying to not buy things we can’t afford.

[@FrugalFitMom]

I think that last one is the MOST important!

[@creativelycountry3343]

Moral of the story...Dawn and Christine have BOTH discovered what works best for them! It just doesn’t have to be the same!!!

[@wendiebeall7627]

“In my defense”🤣

[@FrugalFitMom]

Glad you liked that! ;)

[@mickiegibbs3216]

I watch both of you, and this was a lot of fun!

[@lindseyintexas6895]

You stock-up on food but you manage it well. You always shop your storage FIRST. 👍 You've mastered the art of food storage and stock-up.

[@TheRumbleBunny]

I loved this video! A great reminder that lifestyles can vary and are valid for each of us! ( I agree that the right pair of shoes can make a girl feel so great!)

[@sarahs.9292]

I followed along with you and I am 36/57 of what Dawn does. I didn't even realize I had a bit of minimalism in me. It's way more than I thought.

[@siameseire]

I love your priorities and that you follow your own unique loves/needs and Thanks for the wonderful laughter!!!

[@paulinebeal5808]

Lol I have 2 different mops. 1 for floors and 1 for the shower. It makes cleaning the shower walls so much easier. It cleans the shower much better.

[@rhiozamora]

i can relate so much with "looking like a troll doll" my hair is exactly the same as trolls! so funny! but educating as well, more power to your chanel!

[@jamiepalmer9316]

It's not about succeeding or failing. You are a much more creative cook that Dawn. Dawn doesn't care too much about clothes. She's trying out a mostly black wardrobe. As she always says, you do you.

[@paulacrocker9019]

You both are two of my favorite peeps on You Tube! You are both so relatable and funny too!

[@teresavilla3293]

I totally understand your hair product struggles! Your q tip that’s been electrocuted was hilarious!! Love you!

[@sherilynalexnder897]

I've always been big into decorating for major holidays/seasons, and consequently have a TON of it. We moved/downsized from 2000sf 2-car garage house to 1400sf 1-car garage home end of Oct and I tried my best to pre-move purge, and managed to get rid of several totes/boxes of holiday stuff, but I still have too much. More purging will occur this fall/winter as well. When you move and have to pack/unpack/store a bunch of stuff you don't use on the regular it all suddenly seems pretty stoooopid. Ugh.

[@ItCameFromAVlog]

I would fail on many of these but I wouldn't even feel bad. We all have to do what works for us.

[@heidijenkins4968]

Love this! You and Minimal Mom are my favorite channels.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Yay! Thank you!

[@dobycorder3206]

Yay on your super simple planner! For Some reason I don’t see a reason to double the work of my big family calendar on the wall! I put my menu, appointments, and yearly/monthly reminders on it, done. I have adopted certain chores for certain days that I just memorized. Great minimal planner validation, thank you.

[@sherrytangirala8590]

Your score wasn't bad. It takes all kinds of people to even out this crazy world! Thanks for sharing!

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

Seasonal decor, my Achilles heal in life. I have decor for every single holiday, the family really looks forward to it, but we need to work with what we have and use. During the pandemic as we were locked down where I am, I was not able to buy things I didn't need and it was 100% what I needed to break such a bad habit. I have made a long term goal to get these items organized and move some things out over the summer.

[@blancavega5109]

The only sesonal decor that I have is for Christmas. I have a designated space for it, and I just keep whatever fits in that box. Everything else needs to leave.

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

I love Dawn! She is inspiring. So nice to meet you, Christine. 😊 I have a feeling you're a bit of sunshiny inspiration too.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Great to have you here!

[@TheAtWhatCostBlog]

@TheMinimalMom Where are we at on making this the August Mega Motivation Collab topic? 😆 “Where Do You Fall on The Dawn to Christine Scale?” 🤣😂🤣😂 This was such a fun video!

[@FrugalFitMom]

LOL! I would watch EVERY video on that! :)

[@smartin5888]

I’d be depressed af living like Dawn. Get that clearance naan and live your life 🤣

[@FrugalFitMom]

Put that on a shirt and I'll wear it. #buythenaanliveyourlife. ;)

[@inesolujic2534]

Same! I love Christine's videos even though I don't have kids and a totally different life situation, but I love her positivity, good advice, recipes that actually look good and tasty, etc. This other KZbinr depressed me just from this video 😅😅

[@kristic78]

🤣

[@johnandkitty]

@@inesolujic2534 Dawn's videos are awesome and very positive. Even though I will never be as minimalistic as she is, I have learned so much from her.

[@jaythecraftymaniac6056]

Oh, reminds me of my craving with youngest. Curried scrambled egg on coriander naan with mango chutney.

[@sandradow1783]

Great video both of you!! I'm more thinking along Dawn's path, but do what serves you. A big NO to candles and air fresheners LOL

[@tammiemonahan9644]

"In my defense" ... I'm dying! I love Dawn too! She helps me realize that I might not need that may of one thing BUT YOU help me stretch my Dolla! It's really funny ... I live in California and me and the kids are moving out of state ... not sure where but I told the kids the other day I will only move somewhere that has an H.E.B.! You are my spirit animal - I have an Aldi and the kids (ok they're 16 - 22) they all know .... RED STICKER check first, then shopping. My Happy Place is in the grocery store ... Love you to pieces - and you can't compare minimal to frugal

[@tamerajacks4508]

I came over from Dawns channel! I love her but I would probably be more like you 45% but she is such an inspiration to me also. I don’t miss a video!!!! Loved this

[@FrugalFitMom]

I love her videos, too! I am trying to create more calming spaces in my house...it's a process!

[@tgayer1]

Fun comparison!

[@ashleydalstra4599]

Christine, I love you! I am much more similar to you than Dawn in this list. Definitely felt you on the coats, boots, athletic shoes, games, discount food, and food storage. Also, as always you are hilarious! Loved the my hair looks like a Q-tip that has been electrocuted! Too funny. Keep being yourself!

[@bridgettehunt6193]

I was CRACKED up when you were talking about shoes! I have several pairs of running shoes...I mean...a pair for speed work, treadmill and two pairs to rotate for "regular" training. I ADORE shoes for regular wear too! I agree, nothing can make a girl feel more special or spectacular or comfortable than the right pair of shoes!

[@carolynturnerclark9287]

You need to give yourself check marks for the exercise clothing, shoes, gear, Dawn has bought RV’s she has remodeled and let’s not even talk about Tom’s car addiction, lol.

[@anitas5817]

I was thinking this!!!

[@carlacary3814]

Exactly.

[@CarFreeKC]

I agree! You guys love being outdoors and if you didn't have the gear I feel like your whole family would be depressed. I see how much joy it brings you all and feel like you'd be lost without it. Plus it's for your health... can't give anyone a hard time for that!

[@rosepistilli223]

Toms cars😂😂😂😂😂

[@natalieeubank4533]

The rv they are reselling..

[@lesleeaga9568]

I just found your channel, and read your shirt! We just tubed portneuf last month! We are in northern Colorado.

[@MadisonFalco]

yay I love when I get on youtube at the perfect time for your uploads!!

[@FrugalFitMom]

Morning!

[@MadisonFalco]

@@FrugalFitMom Good Morning :)

[@olivialoveable]

Me too!

[@katiemurphy3601]

Two of my favorite channels together! 😍

[@MsLillyc]

Don’t be hard on yourself I’m trying to catch up with you You have been an inspiration to me with a family of 7 I’m trying every day to do better