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Today we'll have some fun chatting about everything from going to the dentist to favorite foods, hobbies and online church attendance. And here's all the links from today's discussion:
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[@ruralliving21]

You two need to make more videos together. I just love watching you both 😊

[@elenafaith7813]

Me too🎉

[@brettelizabethspore]

Agree! I learn and laugh. Not a lot better than that combination!

[@looking.on.the.brightside]

Same here!!! =)

[@j.annminer7163]

Yes!!!

[@jilloverlock8238]

This was a nice laid back video with my first cup of coffee which probably is the size of 2! I wanted to share something about online church (which I am thankful for when hospitalized or home bound!) Watching church online is like watching the fireplace on TV. You can see it, but you can't feel the warmth. Nothing can replace church family ❤

[@donettemorgan4703]

I LOVE the statistic of 75% of people attend church in person! Pretty cool. This past Sunday I wanted to watch from home, but didn’t tell my husband. When he mentioned doing something nice for a family at church I was all on board! Proud of my husband 💝🥰

[@tracil7493]

You both made the day brighter! Thank you for your realism and grace for every woman in any stage of life.

[@gwenstanley7527]

I don’t care whether you are normal or not, don’t ever stop being the way you are! You two bring so much joy into my life! Love you so much!! 😄

[@lisaholderby3031]

This was a fun one girls 😁 Side note: I live in Normal, IL so we get all the “normal” jokes!! And yes I’m pretty much normal 😂

[@bshows14]

It was so nice to hear that you don't enjoy cooking. I cook because it's needed, not because I enjoy it. Lol. Glad to know someone else feels that way too.

[@kateyare4708]

Dawn and Diana, you are not normal; you are special.

[@christisjoypinson5599]

Not sure, but you might want to rename this one "What Happens When Dawn And Diana Have A Bit Too Much Coffee"...😂...so many giggle moments with you two! Love you both! ❤

[@jennifermichel3314]

I love you both!! I get so confused throwing trash away in public places! I end up throwing it all in one can!

[@cl3381]

Yes! 🙏 Lord ...Grace ... peace ... Thank you Diana and Dawn for this time of fellowship ... and 😃 laughter. It's good for our souls 😂❤

[@priscillacarvalho-lovell2898]

I cannot thank you enough for gently being persistant in leading us to the Bible Recap. As a Believer in Christ this has truly shown me what a loving God I serve and cause me to repent of laziness.

[@jacquelinelining8019]

My go to hobby is crocheting and I like having a furniture painting project from time to time.

[@evapmama-blue77]

I’m visiting my Mother next week in Austria 🇦🇹- I always have to pay close attention to separate the ‘trash’ a k-cup = remove the lid- goes to metal /- coffee grounds- biodegradable /plastic to its recycling bin - or how about a yogurt- lid to metal- rinse the container and recycle to plastic and on and on - also no such thing as an easy declutter - can’t throw out mugs or travel cups or old irons and bags and suitcases etc 😂sorry for the rant just so different from Europe to here - as always thanks for your content

[@KellyBoettcher-qo9tx]

We need to buy less in the 🇺🇸

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@KellyBoettcher-qo9txWe have lots more room for landfills generally speaking.

[@juliavivian4573]

3-16 oz cups of coffee a day... I'm tandem breastfeeding and it hasn't affected my babes. I also drank coffee every day while pregnant. Gosh, like 4 plus hours a day- cooking, cleaning, laundry, picking up after kids. I also have 4 kids ages 7,5,2, and 1. So I do everything!

[@marybaker9401]

THANK YOU LORD for these 2 wonderful fun a caring ladies!! Great video!! Thanks

[@letiziagallinari222]

I love it when u do a KZbin together ….so funny and amazing…..please do more!!!!!

[@dougandcarrieann]

You guys are awesome 😂 I love watching you :) As far as housework--what's included? All cooking, baking, shopping, garden/yard work, cleaning, decluttering, organizing, meal planning, etc......I feel like it depends on what "counts".

[@jeannieplett878]

Exactly. I do housework all day pretty much. I’ve simplified, and have helpers. I garden and can, cook & bake from scratch.

[@melindastimpson9014]

My dad used to drink MORE THAN FIFTY cups of coffee per day!!! Eventually, one of my brothers told him he was more irritated with it, so he decreased it. I think he's now drinking 5 or 6. He is over 80yo now, and still has good health and not too high blood pressure, so I guess it works for him. He would have seriously skewed the curve for you, though.

[@susanwiens7420]

Thank you girls for laughter! I don't do that enough. You're so down to earth normal, when we're able to share with others . I feel quite anxious throughout my days, wish I could relax more and just enjoy! Thank you for sharing. You two are great together 😊😊

[@joannafoster3423]

If your kids are of an age where they take on half or more of the household work, and if dad pitches in too, of course it's lower. I'm a minimalist with 7 kids (5 at home). We cook all meals here. Dad and kids share work load, but I have no idea how you average less than an hour. You still have to clean the bathroom, clean the kitchen, do laundry, cook meals, general tidy, sweep / mop as needed, dust as needed, etc. I bet you do more time than you think.

[@vondamiller2428]

I watch the two of you while getting ready to go to church!! A Sunday morning habit!! :) The two of you make me wish I had a twin sister!! Thank You for sharing your thoughts and making us feel normal!!!!!!!!!!

[@susiemccoy7]

I enjoy seeing my hygienist/ dentist. I get my teeth cleaned every 3 months. Bible Recap; Notes & Hues with Kanoe Gibson. Planting & arranging flowers, push mowing(for exercise), & reading. I'm a minimalist so probably an hour or 2 a day doing housework which includes hanging laundry on the line, general housework , cooking. I'm not online as much anymore. It's so good to see you both together in videos.

[@DianaKokku]

This sounds very normal! 😉💛

[@teeshebas2478]

Former dental assistant here… I took a course about how the bacteria that cause cavities is actually contagious, so if you are sharing spoons, etc, with your kids, you’re sharing your bacteria (kids don’t have it when they are born). One thing that I’ve done myself is I swish with a small amount of colloidal silver (like 1/2 tsp) and don’t get cavities (and I’m not as diligent about oral hygiene as I used to be). My husband used Listerine for years and always got them until he started using the colloidal silver as well.

[@cl3381]

Cooking from scratch and healthy takes time ... laundry (taking care of work and Sunday clothes) ... especially when working "outside the home" also is time consuming ... a labor of love ❤️ for our Loved Ones 🙂

[@julieshannon4368]

Hobbies-My Design Home game of my phone. I think social media should be on that list. It is the biggest drain on my time. I'm currently watching y'all. lol!

[@crystalatkinson5852]

Thank you for being so funny and uplifting!!! Love you both so much!

[@lizzabbott]

Oooh thank you especially for your prayer at the end , Diana ! I felt comforted & lifted up by The Holy Spirit. Liz

[@heathermoreland6015]

I appreciate this pray as I look to start homeschooling my 6 th grader. I could certainly use some grace in this new endeavor.

[@melindagordon5278]

You two are so funny. I think you're normal and so am I. 🤣🤣🤣🥰 Thank you both for being here.

[@susandaoust6134]

Thanks you 2 ,for your realness and your humor as well. Enjoy you so much.

[@staceyjordan4242]

Hilarious! Blessings, Peace & Love to you both!💃🏾🤩💕🙏🏾

[@rebeccarendon2412]

You two are hilarious and so positive and encouraging at the same time!!!:) Thank you so much for what you do- The Lord used you both to brighten my morning! God Bless your day! ❤😁

[@kimmccullum4514]

Yes

[@susan5661]

I can drink all the coffee I want, usually 3 cups and a Diet Pepsi, before 12noon and no negative impact on my sleeping 😊

[@sandyb34]

My youngest loves to bake. He almost got a job doing it but he didn't want to ruin his hobby. I watch church online because of health reasons and I use Bible App and Bible Recap podcast. I also have the Bible Recap book on order (I want the sage one) plus I have the Life Application Bible that Dawn has. I love it all! Love seeing you both!

[@parkargirlchannel2138]

I'm on year three with Bible recap. I can't recommend it enough. I got to meet Tara Leigh a little over a year ago on one of her trips to Israel.

[@junelovvorn3221]

This was alot of fun. I love seeing you two together. You two are very normal. Love you both!!!

[@jacquelinebennett1067]

This was a super fun and relaxed chat! Great topics and comments.

[@laurabotts4064]

You girls are so fun and cute together. Diana and Dawn - I would say you are both normal. Have a great day ladies !

[@carolwhite1466]

As per normal, I loved this video! You are both incredible. Thanks for all you do! 🩷🩷

[@maryaho4591]

So good to see you both here together I enjoy watching!! Laughter is good medicine😊God bless you & your family

[@paws4amoment350]

I drink 4 cups of coffee ☕️ a day, but one is usually decaf. Housework is usually 30 min, but I have minimaliezd, thanks to Dawn. I also have a color bible, drawing, bikeriding, swimming, and listening to you both. I go to church 8 times a month, but then my husband and I are children's pastors. The statistics I heard is 1 a mth. We also have an online church touching over 130 countries, but I physically go and listen to our app. I also listen to the bible on the bible app. Thank you both. You make me laugh often, and yes, your honesty is refreshing. 😊😂❤ No judgment from me ever, only His Grace!

[@saundramcalister8797]

Thank you, ladies. I'm 84, but I still love to learn. You are such a blessing

[@crybebebunny]

I have NOT seen or listened to this video, but my answer to your question is DEFINITELY NOT NOT NORMAL, that is me Not Normal❣️

[@crybebebunny]

Tomatoes help break down meat to tenderize it. I drink cups of instant coffee two 8 oz with 8 oz of milk. ☕️🥛☕️🥛 I am at " stay at home with husband only helping with garden work, meaning I do all the laundry (separteing, washing, hanging to dry, folding,and if needed ironing), any cleaning, tidying up, groceries, bookkeeping, and researching (best prices and products for our family) and driving. I do about 3½ hours daily of home duties. I moved slower than most and some days are full 9 hours (sitting time included because I it's too painful to walk, so I sit by the washer to add sofer. My hobbies is KZbin, Commenting on KZbin, and a few games to workout my brain (3 hours🎉). My other hobby is to stretch out as much as possible our money, which I used to enjoy so very much, not so much anymore. 😢

[@kathy777]

Stuff is recyclable only if it’s clean. If you put a dirty cup plate or pizza box in the recycle if damages everything around it and a lot more goes to landfill.

[@beachprints]

One 14 oz. cup of coffee, no sugar, but always 1/2 &1/2. Some days I drink a strong unsweetened black iced tea all day long.

[@conniesoares157]

Steak, hamburgers, Mac n cheese..2 cups of coffee , sewing is my go to hobby daily if possible ..fun video!

[@amberrawlings3636]

I love when you two laugh at the same time!!! 😆

[@tanyajohnston8262]

Sorry about so many added messages, but I stopped the video to answer each question. My husband and I haven’t returned to a church yet since Covid but I’ve been thinking about it. He is much better than I at doing bible reading each day. We live in a small town area and I’m struggling with finding a church that I can agree with all their principles, at least the important, to me, ones.

[@melnorman350]

Normal is a spectrum ❤

[@plantsbythemoon9049]

Oh Dawn, I just about spit out my second cup of coffee! 😂 "Well I listen to the bible recap everyday while I'm brushing my teeth, flossing AND doing squats!!" Oh my so funny. Good chat.

[@kimleffler38]

Absolutely The Bible Recap recommended by Diana. 👍

[@paulinerichter6639]

You two are so delightful! Thanks for the laughter and fun!

[@lauriedunn6198]

So very thankful for online church when I need it, but it is not the same as in person. Was traveling recently and it was both strange and wonderful to listen as we were on the highway.

[@brendapearce8473]

Diana, you guys crack me up!😂 And I love your sincere prayer at the end. ❤

[@monataylor2600]

Love listening to your sisterly humor. What a beautiful modern way to communicate.

[@BayRaeDay]

I have been using that mouthwash you recommended. I got my teeth cleaned today and my hygienist said “wow, you’re doing great!” I use that and the picks she recommended but it obviously improved a ton! Thank you! It’s on autoship now!

[@jennyheuermann120]

I love you both❣️ I laughed through the whole video. Thank you.🙏

[@kelliconlan8133]

A good Hamberger & Fries definitely my is my #1 !!!

[@michellegrose1612]

Thank you for that encouraging prayer❤

[@kimberlylysaght6169]

I love both of you...I'm literally laughing out loud!😅

[@liap1293]

Ever since I went on a low carbohydrate diet I have had great dental checkups with no discernible plaque. Amazing!

[@janetkinkade9748]

That is amazing. I have been less than 20 carb for the less 6 months. Can’t wait to go to the dentist.

[@liap1293]

@@janetkinkade9748 it was my 2nd check up after going low carb that did the trick so don't give up if results aren't immediate.

[@jamiecorisis6122]

Cooking and baking is a hobby in my house. My son is a cook and works at a fine dining restaurant. He experiments with food and makes dishes at home. Yesterday, we spent over 5 hrs cooking and cleaning up. It didn’t feel like 5 but the morning and early afternoon was busy with preparing yummy dishes!

[@mariaturpin8827]

God bless you both. 🙏💕

[@Flossie-7]

I have no desire to be normal! Your normal might be WAY different than my normal. I wear it as a badge of honor. 😂😂

[@the3boyds]

I didn't realize I was so normal in my food choices!! I totally thought I was plain Jane. We just went on vacation and laughed that our family did burger tasting because that's what we got everywhere 😂

[@rachelmunoz]

This was so much fun, Diana & Dawn!

[@lesleyhaldane4162]

I love this video! I stopped going to church for Covid and haven't gone back. Struggling with this, but I no longer rate our pastor and so I need to find a new church.

[@MrsPink64]

My favourite is ribs. I do 1.5 hours housework a day because my favourite hobby is cooking.

[@momofjstk]

Favorite foods: Tacos or Sushi any day/every day (if I could get away with it....I don't!!)🤣 Coffee: 1/2 a cup a day. Housework: I guess if you count laundry, cooking, and dishes I probably spend 1.5 hours. That's with dinner taking about 30 minutes. Hobby: Reading, socializing, and gardening Bible: I use paper, people, and online.

[@tanyajohnston8262]

I drink 2 cups of coffee a day and before noon or I don’t sleep. My husband drinks all day and very little water, which I talk with him a lot about.

[@sjernigan01]

Thank you❤ I needed this today❤❤❤

[@TheLloydChannel]

Thanks... Please pray for Florida--Idalia.

[@jrwalt7004]

Great video, love you & Dawn together! Watched while getting ready for church- last service of the season at our local state park! Great to start the day laughing with you!

[@leanneroberts8599]

I love hanging out with you gals! You're so much fun ❤

[@elaineashley1958]

I’m dying laughing at your flossing remarks! Just say yes! 😂

[@marthajoyrichardson7727]

I used to drink at least 5 thru the day but now that I have mushroom coffee I just don’t maybe 3 a week. Cut out sugar in coffee too… Every day Dose changed my life so far …

[@ginariehl1227]

Love watching you two. But it makes me miss my sister. We live 900 miles apart

[@TheLuzy18]

Life hacks with Dawn my ultimate favorite !!!! please share more

[@claudiag1158]

My family loves my beef tongue street tacos that I make almost every Friday!

[@lovindatJoan]

❤ so fun!

[@leepreston8529]

Dawn - the dentist flossing joke was priceless!! And so relatable!! God bless you both! Diana you are glowing!!!!

[@bethb5076]

Love this video. I felt like I was sitting right there with y’all. Thanks for including us! ❤

[@kiffanibond165]

Fantastic, per usual❤

[@kristindavies5019]

So enjoy you two 😊

[@kimmanns3210]

I just enjoy ypu both so much. You both fill up my heart. 😊 I laughed and felt like I was sitting right there with you. Thank you for being so genuine and loving. I love you both! And BTW dawn still would like your chicken chili recipe, I have never made chili with chicken. Please and thank you. ❤

[@lauriehapner7315]

My husband and I are doing the 1 year Bible this year. Reading through in one year. I have a Bible app on my phone which reads to us. We use it for the OT and NT readings, but we read the Psalm and Proverb aloud.

[@brg2743]

Composting is so normal for us. It helps the soil, keeps it out of the landfill, and helps the garden. It is so easy. Fruits, veggies, coffee and tea grounds, washed egg shells, leaves, and turn it often. Best thing we have ever done for the earth. Saves buying so much stuff for the soil. Composters that turn are around $80. Well worth the money. In the fall, we collect leaves and store them in old trash cans with lids or tubs so you have them when there isn't any out in nature. After supper, you just walk it outside and put it in. It doesn't smell if you keep leaves in with it and turn it. Would encourage anyone to try it, especially if you plan in using it in the garden, flower beds or lawn. So much better than all these chemicals.

[@joycejarrard6958]

Cooking and dishes take a long time, especially if you make 3 meals per day. I can understand cleaning for 1 hour or less per day. That could easily add up to 2.7 hours per day.

[@emilymiller2986]

Y'all are awesome. On paper I'm normal, not so much otherwise, so I'm especially thankful to get to hang with you norms!!

[@tinamaciad2209]

Thank you soooo much...I used to go to church every Sunday and even in the mornings on a daily basis...now I just go every once in a big while :( maybe that'll change soon I feel called to go back to church! Amen Thanks!!! You both have awesome Spirits it shows in your demeanor...Blessings!!!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Hebrews 10:23-27

[@terrih5497]

I think I usually spend an hour in the kitchen everyday. Empting the dishwasher and food prep. It's just me and my husband so I'm doing it all.

[@frogleymom]

I have 12 kids, 11 still at home. I don't do a lot of cooking, but I easily spend 2 hours a day feeding kids, cleaning, and keeping up on laundry. We do 3 loads of laundry a day, which takes me 10 minutes per load to rotate and sort. Dishes per meal take me 10-15 minutes...so those two alone are over an hour. If everyone works together we can get an entire level of our house picked up in 10 minutes...but we have 3 levels, so that's another 30 minutes. And none of that is directing the deep cleaning. (*I* don't do most of the cooking or deep cleaning, but directing it and keeping kids on task still takes time.)

[@sharonbennett5675]

Well I’m normal and don’t do most of what you said. 😂😂. Differences are good . ❤

[@cynthiawhitcomb1780]

Sometimes I think we need to give ourselves permission to “not care” about everyone’s opinion all the time. I’m not talking about “truths” in the Bible, but it seems like so many people get some skewed pleasure in being critical. If anything, it reminds me that words have incredible power-I need to be wise and kind in wielding this power.

[@kiffanibond165]

As a teacher and mom may I say there are SOOOO many people who do not have their children do chores 😢 Also, my hobby is decluttering👏👏. I love it!

[@juliewright1895]

That’s so crazy! How do those kids learn how to be adults and care for their homes? It also makes a child feel like they’re part of the family team and not grow up entitled. So sad. :( I think decluttering is my current hobby too. LOL!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

Love you guys! About dental health...(my mom was a dental hygienist for 30 years). There is this little space between the tooth and the start of the gum called the Sulcus Pocket. When your hygienist goes around your teeth with that menacing little pick and calls out the numbers: 1, 1, 3, 2, 4 etc., they are calling out the depth of the Sulcus Pocket. The deeper it is, the worse your dental health is because bacteria harbor in that little pocket and cause gum disease. So, can I save you $150 on a fancy water pic thing? As you are brushing, consider using your soft toothbrush to clean out that pocket. Brush in a circular motion around the edge of the gumline on the outside and the inside of each tooth. Push the toothbrush so that those little bristles can get down (or up) into the Sulcus Pocket and scrub out any goo that might be in there. Then be absolutely sure to brush the roof of your mouth and your tongue. Then rinse with a mouthwash. Oh and of course, you should floss every day. That should be ALL you need to keep your teeth perfectly healthy. Do this twice a day and you'll be golden. It takes a bit of practice to get behind the front teeth top and bottom and the back teeth as well. Happy brushing!

[@DianaKokku]

Thank you so much for taking time to share this. I think it’s called “round brushing”… is that correct? I had a really good hygienist recommend exactly what you’re saying!

[@scraphappycat]

Cooking and clean up of 3 meals a day is at least 2hrs. Even with my kids help I don’t think I could get under that!

[@inawertzberger2580]

not! and i’m okay with that. thank you ladies!

[@BickyToya]

With 4 small kids I cook and clean ALL day!

[@melanieb2132]

Me too