Top 3 Life Hacks

[@Minimadaa]

I love your videos! I have been agnostic pretty much my whole life, but being involved in a Christian mom group and family group is the best thing I have done as a mom. I don’t know if I’m quite ready to call myself Christian, it’s been a 10+ year faith journey, but it’s women like you and my local moms that are a great example for someone like me who is still spiritually lost.

[@kcotjo]

Never give up on your Christianity! God is leading the way! I hope you become found and not lost. Sounds as though you are taking wonderful baby steps towards a life of faith!! Best wishes to you!!

[@lucystrider728]

You have a lovely, accepting viewpoint, looking for a loving community rather than what you might agree with every single belief you think they have. I love the commonalities in kind, good people which I have found in various religious traditions, and I have attended worship with my Christian, Buddhist, and Hindu friends. I will visit others if invited. It is ok to go where you find love, love is love. I like the open acceptance this family exampifies while being so helpful to us no matter who we are even though they clearly have their own specific beliefs.

[@carolwhite1466]

God’s blessing to you on your faith journey. ❤❤❤

[@tracyd2598]

God loves us as individuals. Everyone's journey is different, and slower or faster than others. God bless!

[@jessicabrown6943]

Praying for God to reveal His love and grace to you as you are on this journey. ❤❤

[@sarahsmom1002]

"It's OK, we have the same DNA." 🤣I absolutely love the two of you together!! The vibe is so comfortable, with lightness & humor mixed in along the way, whatever the topic may be.

[@user-cb1mv3cc9y]

I’m an avid dawn watcher and not as religious but this video was definitely something I needed today. I’m 6 months pregnant with my first baby and stress is hard to keep at bay. The casual style of this video and one day at a time mentality made me feel so much better. Thank you

[@KR-os6nn]

It’s great to hear that you have found peace and solace in a Christian moms group as someone who is currently agnostic or was! I definitely feel like each of our own walk with Christ is very personal. I think of myself more as a follower of Christ, than a mainstream Christian. There are just some beliefs that are touted as fact in what feels like an exclusive club that I just don’t feel a part of or want to join. But I listen to rabbis, I pray, and read the Bible, and like to have questions. I love listening to Diana. Diana, you make it so relatable and humbling, but also convicting and give something to think about in a gentle way.

[@debm3716]

@@KR-os6nnwhat do you mean by being a follower of Christ rather than being a mainstream Christian? And what are those things you think Christians state as fact that you disagree with? Interested to understand your thoughts.

[@aimmeesu9161]

Get outside more often, Note To Self .. "Sidenote" you Too -) ha Oops two

[@chelsealashley9646]

Many of my mentors use a saying about "not making any decisions if you're halting. HALT: hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. I thought of that when you updated your list with "maybe I need a hug?" So grateful for your willingness to stay close to the Lord and to share light with your brothers and sisters ❤ thank you Dawn and Diana!

[@johilpert9149]

I must tell you when Diana finished her prayer and you both looked into the camera and smiled it was beautiful. Dawn your smile was so peaceful and gentle it brought a joyful tear to my eye. Thank you both for being wonderful “you”s.

[@user-dk2gg3my4g]

❤ Seeing both of you together having fun , laughing, and enjoying real & normal life. Such a blessing 🙌 YOU TWO MAKE MAY DAY START OUT GREAT !!! Diana helps me bring the Bible to the front and Dawn helps decluttering start. GREAT beginning to a day 😊 Thank You Both ❤ 🙏🙌

[@beverlyness7954]

Thank you for the sweet message today. To comment on the sheet hack - I have 2 sets of organic cotton sheets. They cost a lot so I won't be decluttering to only one set. But I usually wash one set and put them back on the bed. After a month or two I rotate so they don't get overused. I have grandkids who spend the night. I have have 3 bath towels so I have something for them. When I first started decluttering I had 4 sets of sheets, dozens of extra pillow cases, 10 bath towels and dozens of wash clothes and hand towels. I gave the extra to my daughter and can now say my cupboards have room to breathe.

[@constancebailey5133]

I'm giggling over the tag on the upper right of the sheet.. ONLY BECAUSE I always thought of it on the Lower Left (double L's) 😂. Both work 😂

[@csmalley295]

I always put the tag of fitted sheet on lower left, lol!

[@SassySue67]

Me too.

[@bivenslarson]

Same

[@anniefenter8697]

Having a church family is such a blessing. When my mom passed away the support was so comforting. I wrote 16 thank you notes just to the ladies that prepared a wonderful meal for our family after the service. As I said, such a blessing to have support and caring friends.❤

[@jacquelinepetersen9061]

The tag goes on the bottom right side. It works. I also think you should have 2 sets of sheets for when one pair need to be washed and extra towels are always needed. Sometimes you need a little more. Taking walks every day is really good for your health and brain thoughts. Love you both together on videos !!

[@coxlisar]

So my daughter in love’s 3rd Christian fiction book is being released August 23rd. Think about supporting new authors and she is really good!(no prejudice) 😊 Her first two books won a Christy Award and book of the year! Her name is Amanda Cox and the one coming out this month is titled “He Should Have Told the Bees” . Happy Reading!

[@KR-os6nn]

This is so wise for you, Diana! I love that you are intentionally forming your community. I have been struggling myself with finding a local community. The amount of improvements in my life from both of you in my life, has brought me closer to God and simplicity and joy. I definitely feel like y’all are my girlfriends, and you share things that are fun, funny and very relatable. It’s still so valuable to have a hug. Thank you for this heartful and life giving prayer.

[@Nana-sn3uh]

Prayers request for my grand daughter and my 2 great grandchildren. Prayers for guidance and protection from those who are causing them harm. God bless and Thanks 🙏❤

[@karennealy1857]

2:32 YOU TWO are my friends on KZbin!! Whether you’re together or separate! You’re my “company” for folding laundry, cleaning the kitchen, etc. So much “entertainment” isn’t edifying but yours always is! It’s educational, inspirational, motivational AND entertaining! Love you! Ok now I will watch the rest of the video lol (which sounds like it’s going to be very affirming to me since I have no other social media!)

[@lawaincooley6788]

I agree with you about social media. I quit FB when I got pregnant with my 4th. I just didn't want to devote one more minute of my time to that anymore. I felt much better.

[@victoriaorme1564]

Thanks for the beautiful prayer. It’s exactly an answer to my prayer as my daughter faces emotional pain. I pray I will know how to respond to her hurt.

[@rebeccanewell4385]

In January I started listening to the Bible Recap. I started just listening, but in (about) March I began to "read" before I played the Recap. I feel better now because I am getting a better connection. Thanks for sharing your views.

[@malkatie7]

Lol, Dawn! "Hand wash the puke blankets?! Gross!"

[@belindaulibarri2260]

I love reading historical fiction (my favorite genre), I get so wrapped up in the stories and then I realize I learned something in history! Ken Follett is amazing at this!

[@daisybuchanan5378]

Being in a Bible Study in a group of eight women has exponentially improved my Bible comprehension and appreciation, and God has blessed me with Godly friends to encourage me in the Word and my motherhood also, along with community to thrive in our society. Thank-you !

[@pamberg4529]

We spent a Christmas with the flu. All of us. We took turns puking. My son laying on the bathroom floor saying Mooom can you bring a present in here for me to open. Memories.

[@elize7622]

Dawn I do Body doubling with you. If I hear your voice my brain automatically start to get motivated to start clean up and organise . Actually so funny.

[@lanaboynton4188]

I'm the same way w/you Dawn! Especially over Covid! It's like "having a friend over," in my Kitchen while I'm doing the dishwasher, etc. 💝🥰

[@suebarnard1734]

Are you still doing Bible Recap? I started that because of you. We’re 217 days in. So good! Hugs to both of you!🤗

[@HomeFreeBudgets]

I love the Bible Recap and I paired it with my new weight loss plan in March and it has been a game changer for me. That is such great hack and advice.

[@hilaryrorison4339]

Thank you Dianna, Verity is amazing 👏 I recently became convicted to come back to Christianity and for the first time grow a relationship with God and Jesus. I've spent the past 2 years exploring my spirituality through more new age practices but realise I've been dancing around what I really need. I wasn't sure where to start and I remembered how encouraging I found your chats with Dawn on Sunday. Thank you for sharing your faith in such a positive and real way 🙏

[@melaniehoffman8512]

My Mother’s Of Preschoolers group MOPs was exactly what I needed during that season of my life. Ironically, so many of the same moms continued to be in my life in other areas as our children grew. It was a tremendous blessing. You may want to see if there is a group in your area.

[@karenelliott8046]

Absolutely true about need to avoid social media!

[@juliec1237]

I started a Mom's in Prayer group in my little hometown about 20 yrs ago and have been in 3 different groups as we've moved. The most recent group is for empty nest moms. I vote 1000% for you following your call to start one by you!!

[@julieknapke592]

I love y’all! Thanks for this uplifting chat💜 Quite a few years ago I was convicted about how I could stay up so late to keep reading my book…. It occurred to me I wasn’t reading just a few sentences and trying so hard to figure out what the author might have meant-I was just reading thru to enjoy it (fiction or non-fiction). I bought a “chronological “ Bible and started reading (prayerfully) like I would any book-big chunks for fun! God is so faithful to connect things and teach me over time!! Try it!

[@stephaniewruck9890]

Thank you ladies!! Facebook was causing me a lot of depression and anxiety so I stopped using it several years ago. It has been so life giving not accessing it anymore. Also, not over consuming the news has been definitely needed in my life. And definitely making it a habit to be in the Word. ❤

[@jnjsanne5563]

I had the same issues with Facebook and insta! I finally had to make the break and have not missed it. Minimally I have wished I had it for market place but look at all the money I’m saving 🤣 snort. I taught myself how to read Biblical Hebrew in my spare time when I went off social. And now am learning modern Hebrew! Social media sucks time and leaves a nasty feeling in its place 😞

[@debbiecane5660]

I love watching you ladies, your chats are always so positive, and as a Christian I find your videos really help encourage me in my faith ❤

[@j.chayo45]

You two made my day! You had me laughing. I was up early making food for my cousin celebration of life gathering. He was my age 45 I was feeling upset so thank you for brightening my day☀️

[@marianneperry6924]

I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for moments of joy within the remembrances. ❤

[@Karen-pe6oc]

Thinking of you today with the hope that the celebration of your cousin's life brought wonderful memories as well as new stories from others. Peace for you. 🙏

[@j.chayo45]

@@Karen-pe6oc Thank you so much! It was exactly that💝

[@lauranewman564]

When I have questions about my Bible reading, sometimes I'll ask someone who knows more than I do about understanding it, but sometimes they don't know either! So I start praying for understanding, knowing that God loves me and cares about how I feel when I don't get it. Sometimes answers take time, but answers just come to me when I'm doing what I should: consistently trying. He does care!

[@peggyengstrom8253]

I love you shared your drink. I'm not a germ-a- phobe and was wondering why you didn't just give her a drink.😂 You're a great start to my Saturday. ❤ I don't look at Facebook except on Saturdays and sometimes I forget now that I've been doing it a while.😊

[@way-cute]

I love that your prayer here includes a mention of church hurt. If more Christians took that seriously and took some ownership of it- to apologize and correct behaviors and hold each other accountable, there would be a lot more practicing Christians.

[@crhp13tblock52]

Growing up we just had family towels. There were 6 of us in a dinky 900 sf house with only one bathroom. I remember smelling the towel to see if it was clean enough to use for my shower (I was the oldest child btw) Eww!! Now I live alone in a 2 bathroom 1400 sf house! However, I do only have one set of sheets for my bed (yes, just one bed in my mini mansion!)

[@terry5749]

OMG! That’s exactly what I do - turn on my KZbin “friends” in the background while cleaning, etc. Your channel is a favorite! ❤

[@kallenthompson6367]

Both of you are such an inspiration. Especially when you are together. I look forward to Saturday morning. Thank you for sharing your life with me❤

[@shannonmcmullen3916]

I haven't ever really had a close friend but I consider you two my close friends!!!! I am so blessed to have you both in my life!!!! I love that we are sisters in Christ and that we are able to have so much in common!!! Hanging out with you both together or on your own brightens my day always!!!! You are both a breath of fresh air!!! Thank you for loving Jesus and others so well!!!

[@rhondadefoor2713]

Dawn, I love watching/listening to you! I’m new to The Minimal Mom, but you really caught my attention the way you end your shows…Always with ‘I love you’!! Thank you for being an inspiration! And, The Bible Recap is my devotional Go To!!! God Bless You! Dianna, I’ve subscribed to your channel…Looking forward to knowing you!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@andreasupermommy]

Loved the video! Always encouraging us to do more for the Lord and connecting which is so very important! A tribe that prays is priceless and so very vital!! ❤

[@amusictherapy.]

Love you ladies! I have identical twins and I say the same thing about them sharing drinks with each other when they complain I mixed their cups up. “It’s okay, you have the same DNA”! 😂

[@kcotjo]

Greetings from Nebraska!! I SO love listening to you two!! You always give me inspiration and motivation. I love the life hacks especially since we recently had company so I had to wash all the bedding. For some reason I thought the tag on the fitted sheet went on the bottom left when facing the bed. The worst sheets are the ones with elastic all the way around the sheet. Forget folding! I love the idea of only having 1 set of sheets per bed. Your life of faith and family is so beautiful. I am a cradle Catholic and I love my faith journey and love listening to your prayers and insight. Thank you for sharing!! God bless each of you and your families!!

[@RebeccaWife1Mom4]

I paused the video because I had to look at the recommended books list. I wanted to see if the Yada Yada Prayer Group was on it- and it is! This series has been the best Christian fiction series I have ever "read". I am listening to the audiobook version and the narrator is so good. I have been laughing and crying my way through it. Not to mention, it has given me a lot to think about with my own prayer life- growth. The Broken Road by Richard Paul Evans and The Water Keeper by Charles Martin are also really good book series. Thank you for the other recommendations too. 😊

[@lamcglade827]

The two of you are so inspiring, uplifting, encouraging, & the best teachers out there! To put the Cherry on top, you are living an exemplary Christian life❣️. I can’t even begin to tell you of the positive effects you have on my life - with EVERY video, together or separate❣️. You are both such a blessing to everyone, & I pray God blesses you in abundance & puts a huge hedge of protection around you, in Jesus name✝️ Thank you

[@kirstybrown1825]

I always do bottom left for the sheet tag 😁

[@amymoores1112]

I am so thankful for you and Dawn being women of God. I am able to learn from you sisters in Christ. Sending hugs and blessings for your family, your podcasts, etc. ❤

[@kathymatthews1882]

So funny!! No black shirts in the summer...absorbs heat. Alabama girl here. Love y'all's videos!!!

[@meadowmaiden4621]

Still to this day I love getting a bag of clothes! When my sister or cousins go through their closets and share the wealth ☺

[@lyndarussell241]

This is my first time watching one of your videos and I am left totally refreshed. I follow Dawn and watch all of her decluttering videos, which have been amazingly helpful! Your videos are going to be equally as helpful. My spirit needed you today. Thank you for sharing your Faith and your love for our Lord. I am so happy I found you. God Bless you and your family ALWAYS ❤️

[@vickitucker9930]

You two are so fun. I put you on when I need a little inspiration and to smile! Love you ladies. I would love nothing better than to meet either of you in person some day. You are “my kinda people”! ❤❤

[@casseehorn3120]

I love watching the two of you together! It must be so much fun being a twin!

[@kittenmixer812]

Sooo...the best thing I heard all year... no the best thing I’ve learned my entire life since making a queen sized bed has been the tag goes in the right upper corner. Who knew? That makes life so much easier! Hahaha! Seriously though, love you both so much! Always look forward to your upbeat personalities and amazing sense of humor!

[@viramandybur]

Appreciate your content, suggestions, and humor! Love you both!♥

[@balboathedog]

“Matching the inventory to the season we are in.” Mic drop!

[@aimmeesu9161]

Just on Mondays.. shorts Yes !!

[@terrieaves1682]

I love both of you so much! Such a wonderful example and great inspiration for every day living. Thank you Dawn and Diana! I'm so grateful for both of you!❤

[@shannyngiles5270]

I love the practical/spiritual feel of this video so much! It’s so helpful.

[@constancebailey5133]

❤ amen ❤. Have a blessed weekend and week ahead sweet young mommas

[@lorikorstanje2964]

lovely fun visit with you both, thanks for your tips and I love the written notes you popped in also! they made me chuckle. God bless both of you and your family and friends xoxo lori

[@LorreneRomanic]

I deleted the FB app from my phone, and I'm taking the whole month off from checking or posting on FB! Such a time waster. I don't really miss it yet! I'm also limiting KZbin this month, so feel privileged that I'm watching this video. lol. Habit stacking works really well for me!

[@KR-os6nn]

There was a book by Derek Prince that I was reading about prayer, Secrets of a Prayer Warrior. That book, I finished in just a few days. It is so purposeful! I felt like I underlined so many key concepts in it. It reminded me of how much I love sitting by the fire at night, reading in dim light before bed and falling asleep. Praying before bed after reading is wonderful too. And you’re right! We are counter-culture :). We’re like the modern hippies! All about peace and love, and salvation and humility. It makes me think of the Jesus revolution movie. I haven’t seen it. Hearing about people having a revival is so life giving, freeing and encouraging. I love listening to devotional hymns too, they bring such comfort. Love!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Oh man, you have to see it, it’s great!

[@OneDayAtATime1277]

Diana and Dawn, if you have not yet read either of Amanda Cox's books... The Secret Keepers of the Old Depot Grocery AND The Edge of Belonging, you need to!! And then add them to the Christian fiction book read list. They are both soooo good!! I read them both for the first time this summer! Love you both, and blessings to guys!! 📖❤

[@janicua808]

I’m addicted to watching both your channels when I feel lonely or when I do chores. Feels like a good visit 😃❤

[@elizabethflannery3290]

Bed sheets 🛌…. I have one spare set of sheets for most beds in my house and a couple extra for my daughter’s bed. But we have a dedicated drawer in each bedroom for sheets or extra blankets to fit in that way they are in the room with the bed they belong too so there’s no mix up.

[@andreamiller6200]

What a treat to see you two, and especially a treat on this lovely green space. It transported me right out of the Arizona heat and boosted my Saturday right away! Thank you for the good mood!

[@conniesoares157]

Great seeing you two today after a busy morning! I basically have my Facebook for having groups I can learn more on my sewing machine and vinyl cutter and keep up with friends on Instagram. I totally feel that the KZbin people I watch have become friends but love having my local friends I sew and go to church with. I love your “snack and nap” ideas! Have a great weekend!

[@pa-dd9ym]

I watch both your videos pretty regularly but I missed the one about extra sheets under the mattress. I feel like that is a game changer!

[@daisybuchanan5378]

And I consider you two my friends ! I love and appreciate you both so much ! I thank the Lord for you.

[@marywilson1948]

What a wonderful chat today!! Y’all are such a delight to watch and together… ultra delightful!! Thx for the time you take to give your life advice! So appreciated!!

[@claudia_christianmommy]

WOW! What a wonderful video, so full of encouragement, comforting words, wisdom, conviction, and a sweet reminder that if we don't ever meet here on earth I will be sure to say hello one day to you incredible ladies in our heavenly Fathers kingdom.

[@amykell5687]

I actually watched the following podcast when Diana got Dawn her own coffee and how offended some people were from you sharing. 😂 It builds a good immune system, especially for family. ❤

[@lindabaldwin6293]

Such a fun conversation! I love the She reads truth reading plan and podcast. The podcast is so fun to listen too and their joy and excitement to read the Bible and discuss it encourage me to dig in too.

[@cindyherman3755]

Thank you for recommending The Bible Recap! My friend and I started on Jan 1st! Now on Day 217, we are loving it so much!! I may just continue thru another year, so that I can get a better grasp on the Word! I love you two, you have both changed my life!

[@kfeedy5569]

I have to say I absolutely LOVE your videos. My 24 yr old son will say he doesn’t want kids because of the horrible world we are living in yet I’ve said since the dawn of time and look at the way the world was when Jesus was born in to. It’s all how we stay connected and have faith. I wrote to you before how our family was hurt deeply by a pastor and have since found a new church. I still have doubts and concerns about organized religion but you help me stay strong and continue to feel good about spiritual ways and helps me stay connected to my faith and the good of Jesus and true christians who practice what they preach you are a living example.

[@melanie98d]

Love you guys. Thanks for the hacks and humor and His wisdom❤

[@bivenslarson]

Lol, our king size sheets, the tag goes in either the upper left corner or the lower right corner.

[@tinamarie1222]

Thank you! Love this. ❤ wishing you all the best with the upcoming baby!

[@masterpiecejewelersLIVE]

I always love watching you two together!

[@kimberlyprice8941]

Great video! Watching you two makes me wish I had a sister. I love how you relate to each other, share experiences, and teach each other and us.

[@sistersforever9340]

Me too.

[@amywert8088]

When did I learn to fold fitted sheets? hmmm My mother was NOT good at teaching useful knowledge! lol Possibly my next oldest sister taught me... there were five of us. Everything was hand-me-downs. Oh! I had clever hacks for sheets though! Keep the guest room set (in the hall closet if there is no guest room) hung over a hangar. Then your guest (or anyone! Your older kids, your husband, YOU!) can find it in the night! I love that. And there's the shove all of the sheets into the pillowcase and keep it with extra towels, TP, in a linen closet that is accessible to all.

[@amywert8088]

Oh, that was what I was going to say first, our Book Club meeting last night, our book was the Good Earth. We did not rate that book very high! But we all came away feeling glad that we'd read it.

[@wendidawnmoore9844]

Thank you Dianna Dawn. I enjoy watching you both. Thank you for the prayers. Everything you said and prayed for today was on my heart. May God bless you both always.

[@lynnepickett4728]

Loved my minutes at the airport with you! Treasure this video! By sharing it with friends, have stimulated conversations of habits, faith and the minustry of simplified living. Our mops mentors love this video and hope to include your messages this year with the moms. ❤️Your airport nurse friend

[@barbaraknake9628]

I am so thankful for Diana’s comment some time ago about a technology sabbath. So much good can come out of it.

[@shollingsworth8446]

Bible recap is fantastic! Thanks for mentioning it. Love your show. Your an encouragement to all!

[@trinaroe5132]

My absolute favorite historical fiction is Lauraine Snelling’s many Red River of the North and related series. I also love Janette Oke, especially Seasons of the Heart series and several of Lynn Austin’s books, which are stand alone’s (I don’t think she’s done any series).

[@kellyshumbleabode1695]

Lynn Austin 🙌

[@amandagomez4660]

I agree with the whole KZbin thing. Even though I don’t talk directly to you or Dawn, I see you both as friends. I have a few other friends on here too!

[@jaimebennett1]

Naps are never an option for me, but snacks (and coffee!) sure are 😂

[@sandykoenig1666]

Thank you, Thank you for this video today. I had some chuckles and learned a lot. God Bless you both and your families.

[@cindybare1]

Dawn, I love your phone case. Green is one of my favorite colors. Brown is my other favorite.

[@lyndaa8901]

Thank you for your comment about KZbin Shorts. I pass them up, even when it’s a Short by someone I usually really like! 🥴

[@gloriaroot240]

I always feel better with myself after I watch the 2 of you. Always educational, supportive and encouraged. FB and social media just makes me feel bad about my life. It's not real. Hugs and prayers to both of you!! ...and Tom who just makes us laugh. THANK you both for all your understanding.

[@gloriaroot240]

@danymilll707 What is your question?

[@karolbethell2010]

Thanks Diana and Dawn for your videos. I am an idential twin also! I watch both of your channels, but love seeing you together, too! ☺☺

[@jessicabrown6943]

Love these! The tag on the sheets is great. I’m always wondering if I have them the right way.

[@SpanishwithNeena]

The podcast "Compelled" is excellent! Stories of people whose lives have been changed by the power of Jesus.

[@katiesoderling3596]

My mom loves books by Bodie and Brock Theone. Great historical Christian fiction. I think I might give those a try! Thanks for the reminder!

[@mamabear3616]

Thank you so much girls for a good laugh and tips !!! Love it ! And truth , not being perfect!!! Love you !

[@mariannehewitt6605]

Watching the two of you together is so uplifting! 😍 I reduced my bath towels to 1 per each family member, and if we run out, we just use the beach towels.

[@mariannehewitt6605]

@danymilll707 yes?