This week's Home + Self-care Tasks! Cozy Minimalist Christmas 2024 🎄

[@DianeinDenmark]

Did you enjoy last week's missions? 👋🏼😍🎄 You can find the weekly checklist with video links here dianedenmark.com/2024/10/28/christmas-2024-with-diane-in-denmark-week-two/ and my video on how to make a self-care / pamper basket here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4K4Xq2Vl8-hmqc Let me know how you are getting on!

[@sgallant2107]

Diane, I only use LED candles these days. I fear I'll lose track of a lit candle and start a fire! This way, even my grandson can enjoy lighting candles.

[@michellegroves840]

Hi Diane, gathered the candle jar items last year, but, did not get around to lighting. Will be doing it this year, as following your prep for Christmas guide, to be ahead of the game. 🤞🏽for 100K.

[@beewise8879]

Just watched week one. Sounds fun! Now on to week two!💖✝️😁

[@SoberMetalMom]

First up will be my self care basket. I will be keeping it simple with just some lotion, socks, nail files, and a book. Cheers to happy holiday season ahead. 😊

[@eliz493]

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[@alicemoore6623]

I had 19 boxes of Christmas decor and craft stuff. I went through them last month and got rid of all but 5. I’ve been decorating for over 50 years and the decor just got out of control. I have decorated every room in the house and outside. I’m too old and tired to keep it up. It was a very hard task and many tears were shed, but I feel so relieved that I won’t have the burden of hours and hours of decorating this year. I might actually enjoy the holidays!!😊

[@christineabercrombie5257]

Well done you! Not sure I ever had 19 boxes but certainly would be close to that. This year am going to be ruthless. Want a more meaningful paired back Christmas that I can enjoy !!

[@dianeyoung8068]

That is wonderful!!!! Good for you!

[@janeb3024]

I felt too old and tired for all the hoopla (I did keep some!) and, as I spend Christmas on my own, I found that letting go of things and the feeling that I *had* to decorate actually made the holiday season more enjoyable for me. So, I say to you, "Well done!"😊

[@MichelleJones-p4e]

Wow!! That is HUGE!! Good for you!!!! ❤️🌹❤️🌹

[@jenforbes661]

You have more perseverance than me! Good work and give yourself a pat on the back!

[@lindaplunkett1864]

I really love your videos and you are so inspiring 😀

[@roseyriver3921]

I live on a fairly busy street and have decluttered so much this year by putting things out nicely (nice and clean etc) on the front raised path with big cheery 'Free! help yourself! have a lovely day' sign. I make sure everything is tidy, safe, cleared up, not left out in the dark or rain. I've had such fun, made a friend, chatted to neighbours and my house feels so much better. You are my inspiration Diane x Thank you x

[@eileencarroll6418]

Fantastic fringe benefits!!! Rah, rah, rah...

[@janeb3024]

Brilliant! Often, the scavengers in my area look to be so down on their luck that it warms my heart to see them find something that is of value to them. Not much ends up in the garbage truck which is also a good thing!

[@TheKarenOLive]

I'm excited to have a cozy winter!

[@ingmariohman8242]

Spent all morning on self care. Shower, clean hair, lovrly body lotion and extra care of feet. Did a manicure and finally face care. Invited 3 nephews for lunch to a new neighborhoud Indian restaurant. They are on a school break this week. A very good week!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Sounds lovely, Ingmari! Trevlig höstlov (läslov)!

[@SarahBarnhurst]

I love this Christmas countdown - the tasks are all doable and are just enough to feel like I’m getting somewhere without being overwhelming. Thanks Diane 😊

[@allisonmartin8717]

I’m ready to tackle the decorations! I no longer want to decorate the whole house. I want to curate and use only what we love. With all the devastating hurricane damage, we have some nice things and extra trees that families could use to try to make this season special this year.

[@dsmith9796]

That's a lovely idea!! I downsized my Christmas decorations several years ago so I don't have much left to share but I love that you are thinking of others that you might help!

[@tammyf8921]

I am with you! I love all my decor, but I have too much! One of our neighbors gathered supplies for those affected by the hurricane. Hoping to hear of other people heading there this month so I can donate all the things I have been gathering.

[@gabrielamota8731]

Thank you for the video Diane ❤ ready to get organized this Christmas I’ve been watching you for 5+ years

[@VickiLee-tg5ck]

I had a cup of tea, for self care, while watching you Diane. ❤🎄 ⛄️

[@deniseacheson1017]

I feel overwhelmed already!!! Going to be leaning on these videos to help me through!⛄️🎄

[@marie.018]

You should write a book ❤

[@DianeinDenmark]

Been there, done that! Ha ha!

[@marie.018]

@@DianeinDenmark Oh wow really! What was it about? ☺️

[@annamargaretmatzolas1674]

Diane's book is a cozy murder mystery, I loved it and wish there could be a sequel! Greetings from Thessaloniki 😊

[@texmama2752]

A nice cup of oolong here ☕️ and I’m watching this on the porch listening to the rain ☔️ very hygge ❤ planning to go through my basket this evening and clean it out and add some cozy socks as the weather is finally cooling down here 🧦

[@14MellyJo]

Thank you Diane - exciting to be thinking about Christmas and preparing for it in a slow and measured way. The first task I shall be doing is the zone cleaning. See you soon 👋

[@elizabethbenson1557]

I'm keeping right up with you! The idea that charity shops are looking for those items now was a lightbulb moment for me! Thanks for the tips, Diane!

[@DianeinDenmark]

Wonderful, Liz! 👏😍

[@weeblez72]

My life is crazier than it's ever been. This pre start to Christmas makes me committed to enjoying the season... No matter what .. so Thank You

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

My living room & dining room are clean & tidy. We don’t put lights outside anymore- - just wreathes & poinsettias. We have a new narrow Christmas tree with all new lights. I will put together a little basket tonight❤️

[@lynnec8509]

Thanks Diane soooki g forward to the christmas mission most of us will need your help I'm sure ❤

[@luciegallagher2710]

I’m on holiday at the moment but I’m making note of all these things to do once I’m back! X

[@tigon7473]

Hi Diane. Going through the Christmas decor is the perfect mission for me this week. I hosted my 2nd very successful swap party a few weeks ago and have another one on the books for December 8th. The theme of this party is decluttering holiday decor. My oldest is currently a freshman at University so in this season of life, I am trying to simplify my decorations. I'm excited about this new series with you! Thanks for your encouragement. - Natalia from still too hot Florida

[@SharonKBM]

I loved last week's missions and I'm already ahead on this week's missions! I worked in my living room this morning, doing a good dust, vacuum, and PUPA. Tomorrow I plan to work outside cleaning our front porch because Thursday is trick-or-treat. I've already decluttered my Christmas decorations over the last couple of years and I feel good with what I have left so the only thing for me to do is to put together a pamper basket! Yay!

[@MaravanBetuwe-mb9jr]

Got out my jounaling supplies as selfcare last weekend :)

[@jrau162]

I can't wait for the Christmas season! I'm hoping to make the time to declutter some of our Christmas decor even with my almost 1 year old and 6 year old running around! Miracles do happen! ❤

[@WillowWarty]

Wrapping paper etc. will be my dragon to slay today! I have a bulging and over flowing large deep drawer that is out of control. Thanks for the reminder 🥰

[@YateKate]

My rising panic at the prospect of Christmas is soothed by these videos. Thanks!

[@Raych-]

I’ve been in bed with Covid the last couple of days. Luckily, my husband can keep on top of the routines and I will be back in the saddle tomorrow fingers crossed. Thanks, Diane.

[@allisonbrown5585]

I followed your advice last year regarding decluttering our decorations, so I am feeling quite good about decorating this year. Will make a start on a self care baskets for everyone. Thank you as always 💕

[@dsmith9796]

That bright blue blouse is absolutely a wonderful color on you!!! Love it.

[@suer292]

Great little video Dianne. Great Christmas tips ❤🌿🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@WestCountyGirl]

Thank you Diane for all your inspiration and cheering us on as we head into the holidays. My power clean will be mopping my entrance and dining room floors which I have been putting off for far too long. Next, for holiday prep I'm throwing away all those non-working strings of Christmas lights that I keep hanging onto (I don't know why!) I'm happy to say I have set up a wrapping station out of the way in my loft, and I've already got a good start on my Christmas present list - go me! Just 15 minutes a day goes a long way. For pampering, I visited the just opened Christmas tent in town stuffed with lovely holiday decor, but I only looked, which was fun and didn't cost or clutter anything , haha!

[@susanhickman8695]

❤you help me so much. Love your energy and your reminder for self care. Thank you..

[@gwenj5419]

I bought our advent calendars. Tea collection calendar for me and for hubbie a Lego type building Christmas tree centerpiece puzzle.

[@christinaa5745]

Thanks for checking in. I love your little reminders, it helps keep me on track.

[@rosannecoleman3684]

You are so wonderful. Diane, you bring us cheer and joy every video! Tytytyty 💕💕💕🎄

[@JulieDeOutdoors]

Always enjoy your videos. Did a second pass through all my things recently and donated more items. I still have quite a bit but also had 5 empty bins, 2 of them being the really big plastic bins and the other 3 medium size. I am in between houses (currently living with my parents) until another place comes up that we can buy. A lot of the stuff will be coming out of the bins once moved. Once we find another place I hope there's more I can let go of. Living in western North Carolina and so many people have lost their items, their homes, and businesses it really makes you think. I live in the foothills just before the mountains and parents just lost power for 7 days but no flood or wind damage from the hurricane. What I have left to go through is cards and photos.

[@dsmith9796]

Glad to read that you had no hurricane damage. My heart still hurts for all the areas that were devastated. Hello from the coast of SC.

[@AmbrosiaK]

This is so helpful Diane! Great to take mini steps so Christmas isn't overwhelming (like usual for me) and I love the idea of a self-care basket!

[@jenniferbtoo9344]

I feel so free now that I have pared down our Christmas decorations! So manageable! 🎉

[@debraarmstrong298]

Thanks again for your motivation!! I'm cleaning out the bookcase in my living room. I am making a pamper basket this week.

[@margaretfletcher648]

I love getting ready this time of year so I can sit back and enjoy the Christmas season. My daughter and I are doing this together this year. Yippeee.

[@janebishop5886]

Thanks for the motivation Diane 😊

[@marylinelliott611]

Thanks for cheering us on! You must have read my mind about clearing the Christmas decorations. Was just headed to the basement to do just that. This is the only time of year that the shops will take them.😁

[@MichelleJones-p4e]

Thanks so much for this series, and for your channel in general. I have been so overwhelmed for such a long time. Your good cheer and kindness is really encouraging me to tackle it all - 1 step at a time. Thank you SO much, lovely lady! ❤️🌹

[@trishaleroux7006]

I so look forward to you cheering me on with your happy pompoms! This week for me: Sorting out some more containers of DVDs and CDs to declutter all of them, because just like you, my husband and I will need to move sometime in the near future and the more that I sort through now equals the less I have to do later. Self-care: Find a new clock for our living room + get the shredding done. Granted, this might not be as others would define self-care, but it will definitely tick off some of the TO-Get-Done list for me.

[@lorryt8648]

You are a bright light in these darker days!

[@debrastewart6714]

❤ loving you channel! I'm from Australia,🌺

[@nbibot40]

Waiting for next week decluttering 😊

[@elaineeden69]

I'm a week behind Thank you for your videos 🙏

[@patriciasarkis4222]

Looking forward to declutter videos. I did enjoy your 3 videos a week with one dedicated on cleaning.

[@DianeinDenmark]

I've just posted the one hour declutter! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2q9mIOCe6xmaLMsi=xPUBrbHVqGlmyT3v

[@lisamccauley395]

I’ll be flinging in zones 5 & 1 this week. We’ll put the Halloween decor back up and see if I can find at least 5 items to go from Christmas decor & check the lights! Love these quick little missions!!! I’ll update my pamper basket with some seasonal scents! Thanks for the inspiration! 🎉🎉🎉

[@allisonspeer649]

I need to update my self care basket. I also will put some battery operated mini/fairy lights up because it really does help when the dark days come. I don't decorate much anymore, just a few items here and there. I'm going to try to declutter a bit as well.

[@jenforbes661]

Those mini lights are so cheerful aren't they?

[@virginiapeacock2710]

Thank you for getting us started, checking the Christmas lights early is a great idea! Every year we pull them out I’m Dec 1st and complain that they’re not working. On to it right now 😊

[@lorainkyusa]

I can't believe we're on the way to Christmas already 😳 didn't we just celebrate that 😂 I'm working on my self care basket today!! Go me...Go you!!! 🥳😁

[@DianeinDenmark]

You got this!

[@tekamcgill6487]

🧽 I need to get my zones in order before the holidays. I appreciate these tips! Starting with the zones.

[@Kmw316]

Having problems with my left hand so today has been a rest day thus some self-care. I also spent some time reviewing my Christmas shopping list and preparing a list for a shopping trip planned in 2 weeks with ladies from my church. I am off to a good start.

[@ashandu]

Oh Diane! Thank you for all you teach me and how you inspire me. ❤

[@christineabercrombie5257]

Loving these videos Diane! You have inspired me to dig out the decorations and go through them now! Going to be ruthless. Just seeking a more simple enjoyable festive season. I think films and Instagram make you feel under pressure to create some winter wonderland for all the family and you end up wrung out and you don’t enjoy it yourself - that’s my experience anyway! Not any more!!!!!! When I think back to the 60’s/70’s Vhristmas was so simple but still so magical. Just a tiny tree a few decorations. Everyone in Scotland worked Christmas Day until just before I was born!!! X

[@wendymorris9647]

❤love listening to you. So positive. I had two handbags that were about to be thrown out. Brought some leather dye and just like that I have two new bags. Thank you Diane for the suggestion it worked perfectly.

[@debicook9892]

Thank you Diane I always look forward to your videos. I have my cozy reading nook all set up! ♥

[@l.5723]

Thanks! Would be great to hear about some traditions in Schottland too ;)

[@MargaretMcCormack-z2r]

Thank you Diane. 🥰

[@park2756]

Thanks for the reminder to sort through decorations, and to only keep the best of the best.

[@sheilasmith790]

Thank you Diane.

[@PamelaFoster-g7i]

I’m determined to reduce my holiday decorations significantly this year. Thanks for the inspiration and support. Love from Canada ❤

[@bettyjo2737]

Hi Diane! Happy Monday! I downsized my Christmas boxes to 2! I used to have so many it was out of control. I am downsizing in my older years. My youngest will be 20 soon, so no need for all the things. I have to just get 2 new white candles and my decorations are ready to go! I all ready started my Christmas present buying too! Thanks to you, I am ahead of the game this year! Thank you Diane and I hope you have a great week ❤

[@gabberna]

I plan to do baked orange slices for natural garland decor :)

[@Kathy_Ellen]

thank you so much. really good tasks for the week.

[@debramckay2885]

Thanks Diane! Always inspiring & uplifting🍁xo from Canada

[@lisapopcak7841]

Thank you Diane! Just set my timer for 15 minutes to clean out a catch all cabinet in the living room, and it only took 6 minutes! I had been avoiding it for so long! Rah-rah-rah !

[@DianeinDenmark]

Great job, Lisa!

[@pamelafoster]

Christmas 🎄 ❤

[@ange6315]

Thanks Diane great video 😘

[@elizabethsagatys8693]

Wonderful ideas 💛💛

[@darlys1962]

Thanks for the inspiration ❤

[@jannebakkegroth]

I brought out my Magasin coffee advent calendar and Magasin chocolate advent calendar, will refill them and reuse them. 😃 Love from a Norwegian often visiting Copenhagen. 😀🥰

[@helenwest1729]

We got rid of our Christmas tree a few years ago. Now we just have a small one that stands on a side table. Less bother with storage. I’ll be going through our decorations and cutting back on them too.

[@Lyndie-30]

Thanks, I hadn’t thought of putting the lights up now and just not turning them on!

[@DianeinDenmark]

👏😁💡💡💡

[@rroumeli]

I declutterred quite a few ornaments last year and I’m ready to do more now! Plus, I’m excited to make myself a self-care basket. Thanks for the great task suggestions, Diane!

[@prairierose1115]

Thanks Diane! Awesome suggestions.

[@olive_baci5613]

The selfcare box is the one I usually evade, BUT I'll fix this time. I've said this again, but you do make our daily life a little bit nicer everytime you post.🤗 Thak you!

[@elizabethsokol2545]

I really need to declutter and clean these areas, so I'm motivated this week.

[@marthaosborne9625]

A cozy nook sounds so comforting right now. 💕

[@Chefgirl152]

Thanks for keeping us motivated. Last year we decluttered our decorations but I think we shall do it again this year. I have just realized after watching this video that I can use my footstool with a hinged lid for my hygge basket. A great way to store my things and also to keep them nice and tidy. Don’t know why I didn’t think of this before. Thanks to you and for making the Flylady system a bit easier, I have decluttered our front entry wardrobe just after your shop your home video where you changed to autumn colours. I had a 3 drawer unit that I was using for artwork I was no longer using -also decluttered that- and now I have a tidy, convenient place for scarves, gloves and winter hats. The difference in finding what I need is amazing.

[@JackieWolven]

Love it, Diane! ❤

[@susanrikimaru6630]

You’re such a great motivator and cheerleader for us! 🎉🎉🎉

[@D.H.706]

Thank you Diane for your cheerful inspiration and encouragement. 💚♥

[@angiebee598]

Thanks, I'm attempting to start early with you this year!

[@janamarek]

I decluttered the contents chest of drawers in my dining room.😊

[@sandravandewater1998]

I’ve just discovered you. Thank you for your advice

[@christineabercrombie5257]

Watching you with your advent calendar reminds me that growing up I had the same cardboard advent calendar that got brought out every year but was still so magical! Happy memories of more simple times! 😊

[@alisonmcclintock1527]

My husband's been at home while I've been doing various missions, and I told him, "My guru Diane in Denmark advised...xyz." ;-)

[@katrinajeffrey2565]

Good afternoon, Diane. I did my flylady zone work today and collected my Christmas cards and etc. Thank you for all your inspiration .

[@KellyBoettcher-qo9tx]

Winter dol drums!! Ugh hate the early darkness but i do love to stay home and read. ❤😊

[@laurenlancaster4010]

Thank you for your videos! I have been collecting my taper candles that get low in hopes of creating my own Christmas candle jar.

[@zaramasterton2684]

Thank you again Diane for a lovely video.

[@cf3635]

Weekly upkeep cleaning this morning. Pamper basket and lights later this week🎉

[@sherylstretcher1973]

I am looking forward to your Christmas declutter video. I, likewise, need to go through our boxes of decorations. Your videos offer great insight on downsizing, and it is done in a caring and genuine way. Thank you, Diane.

[@hollymcnamara9993]

I'm not in Chrismas mode until Friday when Halloween is over for my 2 littles ❤😊 but im excited to follow all your tips 🎉

[@happylovejojo1763]

Loving the candle jar idea.

[@karenholderman2949]

I just redid my self care basket. I am tidying up the dining room.

[@carolwarner6732]

Thanks Diane!!😊💝🎄🎊

[@KerstinMeyer-Bialk]

Great idea Diane. I did the selfcare mission last week and went to get my hair cut.