What's in a Minimalist Kitchen?

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you for watching!! The hair...a little darker than I planned but I know it will lighten up, its pretty close to my natural color so hoping it will be EASY to maintain ;) Looking for more kitchen inspo? You can find our kitchen decluttering playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLZ-AWUEixtg0Mcjtnx5S6haeAka3WKMRy

[@hannahgraham2443]

I love love your hair!!!

[@karenharris616]

Loving the hair, really makes your eye colour pop!

[@kathy3178]

I like your hair! Looks very nice!

[@JulesfromNorthfield]

Haha! I was wondering if you would mention your hair. Natural color. Wow! I got my darling daughter to trim my hair last night. She probably, not professionally, took off about 3 inches. It feels healthier. Sorry to my hair dresser, who will have to do a little fixing. Color, just letting the gray come for now. I’m not brave enough. You look good!

[@bbrundage3409]

Love the hair!

[@Rachel-ul8et]

Decluttering is great. I kept a ton of gadgets, I use them. I leave coffee maker, toaster and air fryer out, and a big bin of spatulas etc by the stove and bowl of fruit and veggies. That’s as minimal as I’m willing to go. It’s saves excessive movements and time

[@Chericherry4]

We bought 2 complete sets of dishes years ago because we have a huge family (all grown with 26 grandchildren) and a few times a year everyone comes over. Then we'd realized, we use paper plates/products for big gatherings!

[@natblabla1]

Love this! ... I actually paused the video twice to go to my kitchen and remove some things I never use. Yay!

[@melissalee333]

The blue stools look nice but I must say I really liked the red ones.

[@bjw-he2nl]

I really liked the red stools as well! They gave it an added pop of color!

[@eileenlester3313]

Me too!

[@suedel51]

Me three! Can we convince you to paint those blue stools red?!

[@elizabethl4722]

and the little red owl. Funny but I used to try to decide if the red matched, but now that they are gone I'm like, something is missing.

[@vazlet]

Same. The blue, white, & red looked very pretty!

[@cindypack5151]

My sweet mother-in-law cooked huge, delicious meals in a kitchen with a regular top freezer refrigerator, a large electric stove with storage for her original Wearever aluminum cookware from the 1940’s, and ONE cabinet that held the sink and enough counter on each side for a small dish drainer on one and a Mr. Coffee on the other. There was an overhead cabinet on each side of the base one. The kitchen table and four chairs finished out the room. I think it was FDR that said “Do what you can with what you have where you are.” She did, exceptionally well. You are following great advice!

[@chandaharkins4418]

Sometimes I just click on your videos to see your decor when I'm in a rut. I love your kitchen and living room.

[@kimguge3742]

Love the hair! It really makes your eyes pop. This video was super helpful. I need the donation centers in my area to reopen before I can do anymore simplifying. My garage is full of things to get rid of! It’s crazy how things accumulate around the house.

[@Skittl1321]

Try listing for free on Facebook marketplace and do porch pickup!

[@mamamohnster]

I have used the "one place setting' idea for several years and love it. I actually took the kids to goodwill and let them pick a set of flatware they like, and they have to reuse that too. Works great!

[@katmontgomery7699]

Enjoy watching your videos. Been married over 40+ years. I could have used videos like yours way back then Before you were born. So I share these with my daughter mother of 3. Thx again!

[@stacyhigginson170]

I still highly recommend having a food storage (that you use and rotate through) in case of emergencies.

[@ghost-ez2zn]

We are on hurricane season as well as facing a re-quarantine (in Houston). We have to have some food stored. We also live in a very small apartment. So our extra canned goods are in an underbed bin. I rotate regularly. We also store our batteries, flashlights, hand sanitizer etc in another underbed bin.

[@marcidrag]

Thank you for the motivation! I finally did it! I spent 3 hours this afternoon decluttering my kitchen and it feels soooo good! Everything to donate has to live in a box in the basement until donation centers are open again, but so happy it's done!

[@haniyyahn]

Limiting the crockery, silverware, utensils and pots has been an absolute game changer for us. With everyone home, my kids were using (and not washing) everything we owned on a daily basis - so big mess in the sink and really hard work to get them to load and unload the dishwasher and several dishwasher loads. Now, with most of the things in the basement, we run the dishwasher once a day and in between people just wash what they need to use. THANK YOU, Dawn : )

[@andreastockton3860]

One of the best things I have done to simplify life has been to stop coloring my hair! I started going grey in my twenties and was mortified by it... Colored at the salon for a while, by myself for a long time, and finally realized how much time and money I was spending on it, not to mention the roots bothering me in between. There is a bit of an awkward time when the grey moves in, but I am SO glad to have embraced real me, and I now in my late 30s have a chic streak of grey and "natural" highlights (old profile pic on you tube, sorry!... ). I have had SO many women, those I know and those I don't, stop me and say how much they love it and how they wish they could be as brave. I tell everyone how worth it it is! I just recently found your videos and have had so much fun hanging out with you and your family, Dawn. Thanks for inspiring my decluttering!

[@shannonmama86]

I feel like I'm listening to myself talking to anyone who will listen about our kitchen. Love this so much.

[@t.1674]

Absolutely love the idea of keeping extra dishes in the basement in a bin! I'm going to do this when we move. (everything is in boxes currently). What a great idea!!!

[@jamieweymouth2101]

Your original kitchen videos were such an inspiration, we certainly are living the benefits from your wisdom here! The fruit on our counter is my nemesis- perhaps I can simplify more to fit it in a cabinet 😊 thank you as always for sharing your life and wisdom with us! Love the hair too!!

[@k-vols7516]

I loved those red stools! Blue is nice but yellow would pop! ......those red stools inspired a bright orange outdoor bench and a orange front door. Sometimes that pop color is perfect. I have initiated the quarantine box.

[@PahlaB]

I do the dishes after every meal anyway, so I'm totally on board with having less! I recently gave away so, so, so many single use items and I feel better in my clutter-free kitchen. LOVE the new hair color, it really makes your eyes pop. :)

[@TheFickleFauxsteader]

Tonight I am so glad I followed your kitchen declutter over a year ago. I’m so glad I only have three pots and two skillets. We did not do the dishes before bed last night and I need one of the pots that is dirty. I do not feel like washing it first, but I don’t have a choice. Now because I am washing it first, I will not have a ridiculous amount of dishes to wash after dinner tonight. Thanks Dawn!

[@DebbieLinville]

I told my husband that ,”the minimal mom says keeping the mail out of the kitchen would make the kitchen more peaceful”. My husband said,” I don’t know how that would work ? I said, “well we just need to find another spot for the mail “. He said , “do you mean mail or male” ? I am still laughing . Thanks very much. We both had a good laugh and the mail is off the counter !

[@meh5069]

😂😂😂😂

[@shannonsharma232]

That’s hilarious! Misunderstandings are the best !!! Love it!

[@sheilamariecastillo2056]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lindamcteer]

I love how you said "supper" instead of "dinner". When I was growing up in the south NOBODY ever called the last meal of the day dinner,,,,.our three meals were breakfast, dinner, and supper, in that order. Even to this day, when someone around me talks about dinner, I think they're talking about the noon meal. Great video !

[@Julie-ok5fr]

I grew up saying supper too. But the noon meal was called lunch. Then I met friends who called the noon meal "dinner." I said, "But dinner is what you eat formally on Easter or Christmas." We are from MO. It is all just so interesting!

[@lindamcteer]

@@Julie-ok5frWe live in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. You're right, it's interesting that people in different parts of the country say things so differently !

[@waitingforfall7803]

Yes! in Nebraska, we grew up calling the last meal of the day supper as well.

[@mariefoster6601]

When someone invites us for dinner, I need to ask which meal of the day they are referring to! I assume noon meal and then find out they mean 6pm.

[@NLY1WAY4U]

Me too! Is it a midwest thing? I am a midwesterner and my family all say supper.

[@herzzr2362]

After this one, I went back to your first kitchen decluttering I had ever watched and ended up watching quite a few. I liked the differences between the first episode and this one. It was a great encouragement to go back to the beginning of this little minimal race I am running and remember all the reasons why I began. I was motivated to go back to my own kitchen and see what worked and what needed another kick start.

[@jenpisano1]

I’m DECLUTTERING all my plastic containers in my kitchen TODAY! WOW!!! I cannot believe HOW MUCH we had that was NOT being used! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I used to buy the big box every year on Black Friday... but NOW I KNOW I do NOT need to keep THAT MANY in my kitchen! THANK YOU DAWN!!!

[@brookemace7578]

I started watching your videos about 3 or 4 months ago. My husband and I purchased my childhood home almost a year ago. The house was empty for 15 years and my mom was a clutter bug, then dementia happened...she became a hoarder. Cleaning out this house has been an emotional roller coaster! We have cleaned out 5 full size large dumpsters and there is still “stuff”! You have truly given me an emotional perspective that I didn’t have before. Dare I say, your videos have helped save my marriage...lol I wish I could post a pic of the before and after. Still a loooing way to go, but so much easier than before 😊💪🏻

[@swillou2]

I watch your videos over and over again... even when I tried to find a new decluttering tip just now I saw your face and said “you!” Click. Lol. You really relax and inspire me xxxx

[@gailtester8749]

I love you back! The daily paper clutter piled on the end of the counter is the last thing I disallowed in our kitchen and it has been a game-changer! I allow four dishes and bowls each for my husband and I because we I like to run the dishwasher each night rather than wash by hand. We are retired and he has Parkinson's so for us that keeps it simple . We have instilled the habit of rinsing and putting our dishes in the dishwasher after each use. I have a stack of dishes downstairs for company also. Dawn you inspire me so much. I need to work on downsizing my pantry contents. We'll eat it up and not replace so soon. Xo

[@Julie-rc7wl]

Dawn, I love your blue cabinets--it's such a happy, pretty room! I look forward to when you hang your wallpaper in the other room, too! That'll be so fun! I hope you end up loving it!

[@lynnsalberg5647]

I took a side table out of my living room after watching one of your shows ! I would have never thought to do it ! Thanks for the inspiration !

[@FancyThatwithCandice]

It is amazing how much minimizing blesses your life and your families as well!!! We have cut our possessions in half and are LOVING our new life! Your kitchen is beautiful and functional... so inspiring! Thanks for sharing, Dawn!! 💜

[@Rachel_seethegoodandbeautiful]

Love your bright and open minimalist kitchen. We have a different approach to grocery shopping, especially since this pandemic, so we keep a lot more food. And we have 5 kids, 3 being active teens, so we just use more. I guess each family needs to do what they are comfortable with, if my husband loses his job I’d like to be able to eat off what is in the house for at least a month. But we don’t waste any food. Leftovers get eaten and I portion things for the freezer on the day we shop. And we don’t have an Aldi so I tend to stock up when items are at their best price. I really need to take a fresh look at my cabinets and see if there are areas we can have “one or none”. One of my rules for the kitchen is that I can’t keep kitchen things if they don’t fit in the kitchen. Nothing stored in a side closet or the basement. That helps keep it reasonable. Love your channel!

[@AtoZenLife]

So happy to see this! I love the “one or none” rule - we are currently designing a kitchen and I’m SO EXCITED, I hope it’s 1/2 as pretty as yours. 😁

[@conniesoares157]

This was such a good reminder to me of keeping the inventory low in the kitchen. That was the room I started on when I found your channel last May. It made me so happy to see space that I went thru the rest of the house. The only room I have not purged thoroughly is my sewing room but I will be getting a “Sewing She Shed” next year and then will have the space for my sewing Tools and fabric. My sister who is a die hard minimalist told me when I started my journey that since I loved and used the items in the room it was fine to keep if I was purging in the rest of the house. 😀

[@KNRK379]

We've simplified the kitchen (not quite as much as you) and it's SO much easier to keep up with. I'd like to take it further. We also love the quarantine bucket & the fruit in the pantry. People living in my house were very skeptical of having less pots and pans. And we've barely pulled any out. Also, when people are hungry they look in the pantry for food. I didn't look on the counter at all of the fruit in the bowl. Thank you for your videos, they always have such great nuggets of wisdom.

[@adryhere7918]

After watching so many of your videos, from minimalizing to remodeling, yesterday afternoon/evening I decluttered my kitchen. OMG how nicer it looks now. Years ago I removed the upper cabinet doors and always kept everything so neat, but having too many things makes that difficult to keep up and also stressful to the eyes. When I started removing things I felt like were still too busy so I removed more...and more lol. As you say, the more you remove the more you feel that is still too busy. Even the bottom that have the doors I decluttered and look awesome. I still have tons to do, from packing some to give away to separate for my daughter's house when she moves out in a year. I am gonna do that to my whole house, and maybe once I finish I will start over and remove more lol. Please post more videos of remodeling, I really love that. I am like you in changing my mind often to build or remove walls lol I don't mind the mess in between I just love to change. So glad I found your channel.....Love from Burlington, ON, Canada!!!!

[@LatitudeNorth]

Thanks for a great video. We did a major decluttering of our kitchen just a few weeks ago and removed a lot of plates, spoons, knives, forks, all "papers" and other stuff. It was magic to see the effects of all that. It's impossible to have a mess when there are just a few items. I also agree that the rest of the house is easier to keep decluttered when the kitchen is in order.

[@raed1675]

I never ever comment on videos but I gotta tell you I love your videos and content. Keep it coming. You're an inspiration to me and I have learned so much from your videos.

[@yorkshirerose146]

I live simply on the whole, but the kitchen was a difficult area. 12 months ago I watched your other kitchen video and it really helped. It took hubby 3 months to notice that the microwave had disappeared! We don't miss that at all. We need 3 pans, but that's only because of different dietary requirements/allergies in the house. I also reduced place settings and mugs/cups to one per person for the maximum visitors we'd have if all our family came over. We don't have a dishwasher, so wash up after every meal. Our kitchen is small even by UK standards, so the fruit and stand mixer are on the side, but that's all. We love it, thank you for the inspiration.

[@yorkshirerose146]

My other tip (having just made dinner) is using oven to table dishes, so easy and takes less room!

[@SBSunshine]

I love your new hair colour! Would never have guessed you weren't a blond or close to it. I've been working on my own kitchen today. Thanks for the inspiration! Self-proclaimed President of Tom's Fan Club.

[@sandykaye412]

Hair looks great Dawn!

[@gcw6333]

Yes, i must agree that you look lovely and stylish!!!

[@kristiLB93]

Excellent! It's amazing the amount of stuff/food items we accumulate in our kitchens. And about the pans - as some of the worlds top chefs will tell you, one only needs a few quality pans and 3 quality knives!!

[@immersivescreensavers]

I recently challenged myself to further declutter my kitchen. I cleared the counters completely but decided to try not using the dishwasher. I also dont have a space on the counter to air dry dishes so this meant everything has to be washed, dried, and put away immediately. When I'm cooking I almost never set a dirty dish in the sink to be washed after cooking is over. I use it, wash it, dry it, put it away. By the time I'm done cooking the only dishes are the pan and serving spoon. I challenge you to try it! I would love to see the results. Its a game changer!

[@AmandaBaias]

Very good principles. Thanks for sharing. I've been a minimalist for about 3 years and I love it.

[@anastasiarose9003]

I just moved in to a new apartment and this video is SO helpful. I have released so much of what I own, but the kitchen can be simplified more. THANK YOU for the wonderful tips.

[@taramiller7928]

It is so amazing that with a large family you can simplify so much!

[@robertphillips8915]

Done many of the things that you have done. We now store small appliances in a cabinet, blender etc. Makes a huge difference. Loved the video. Kitchen looks great.

[@bonnytiley3998]

Thanks for sharing this! We just moved into our first home last December and I am still figuring out where I want everything. I did many declutters in our kitchen and only yesterday realized there is a drawer on the other side of our counter where I could have our kitchen towels live! And I am using the drawer as the boundary for how much I will keep in there. I was surprised to find it and so helpful using the drawer as the boundary!

[@Dana.lisagetslice]

The chairs look way better than the stark black in the space. The antique look is perfect too!

[@Esoup100]

I love my reduced inventory of dishes! It’s easy to unload the dishwasher and put all the mugs on a shelf without having to be careful and stack them. Thanks for inspiring!

[@shellychristensen8197]

Having a spice rack attached to the inside of a cupboard door is key and I just keep things used less than daily in the top shelves and I love your new look.

[@laurelin4401]

I so appreciate your videos! You have a way of talking about minimalism that is helpful instead of pretentious, which seems to be a rare thing (at least in the KZbin world). I love your kitchen, and it’s making me want to go through mine again to see what else I can discard. My mom was recently horrified to find I only have one medium saucepan(although I do have three skillets, which I find I frequently use all at once for different dishes for supper), but it really is about finding that balance and what works for your own family.

[@jimbopdx63]

I love your kitchen! Especially the blue cabinets and the new blue stools! I only have what I use on a regular basis in my kitchen. I have got rid of tons of gadgets over the years. I'm single but I do have 3 pans myself. One medium sauce pan, 1 small frying pan and 1 large frying pan with a lid. I use all three on a regular basis. I love that I have so much extra space in my cabinets and drawers!!!

[@joannajohnson696]

I love how positive you are. Your eyes are bright & happy! Your smile makes it easy to listen to your videos! Okay...I subscribed. Your videos are fun & informative! My stand mixer does not fit in any of our cupboards...way too wide and tall. (we have an older home).

[@elizabethkamras897]

Thank you for going through minimizing the kitchen. It is a good reminder for me that I do not need more stuff to cook better and I need to sharpen knives I have. I love the blue stools in kitchen. The yellow accent on open shelves is a great pop of color and you can change seasonally if you want. You're hair looks great!

[@pinkroses135]

I'm finally convinced to clear my appliances off of the counter because of dusting and wipe down time. 😊 I have found the 3qtish sauce pan, dutch oven or a deep saute pan and 10-12" skillet setup to be the best setup too.

[@kathyallen5121]

Love your kitchen! My struggle is the cupboards filled with first aid stuff, tea, and spices. Time to get organized - thank you for your channel

[@pjl2963]

I have the same system for my pots and pans...one medium all purpose saucepan, one large pot, one large skillet, and one small skillet. I love it!

[@candiceburgess557]

This so true for me to .my pressure cooker and my air fryer and crockpot both have homes ... i do feel stressed when kitchen is clutter... your video give me inspiration everyday i listen to them as cleaning and decluttering... thank you dawn ...

[@erinknapp1227]

So glad you shared about the quarantine box! My husband loves to cook and has collected a lot of kitchen items over the years and we are out of space. I'm going to load up a quarantine box today that way I can free up space but also not step on his toes by getting rid of things he is not wanting to part with :)

[@katiebates2042]

I was seriously reconsidering continuing on this journey when the pandemic arrived on my doorstep, but what I realized is that we were able to survive without all the things I instantly missed and was worried about not having enough of. We improvised and sometimes even learned to go without (Eeek!). I have to say I am still committed to simplifying my world and I rewatch your videos often, especially while purging!❤️Thanks Dawn! And hi Tom, thanks for the laughs!

[@saramckee3394]

Oh my goodness, I LOVE your hair!!! The color looks so good and makes your eye color pop! The video was a good one too. Spent today attempting to declutter my bedroom. I showed my husband your video about simplifying your bedroom. And he has made several comments about wanting it to feel like a hotel room.

[@melandscoob]

Dawn, gotta say, especially paired with the green shirt, I think the hair color looks nice! Give yourself some time, it may grow on you. Simplified my kitchen about 18 months ago and haven't looked back since. It's really the hub of our home and when it's in order, all seems right with the world. I will say, you've inspired me to rethink how we store the fruit. That may find it's way into the pantry!

[@smcb2202]

Love your brown hair! I tried putting my fruit in a drawer and it went bad because we didn’t eat it. So I put it back on the counter... and once my youngest can be trusted not to play with or eat the dish soap it will be moved to under the sink! So we now have just the coffee pot, fruit bowl and dish soap and scrubbers on the counter! It does feel so great when you declutter! -Lindsay

[@yasemeenelson6495]

Very unrelated but I looove your hair when it’s darker! Anytime it’s in the brown family you just look more fresh and vibrant! Your videos are amazing and life changing so thankful!!

[@tonischneller7425]

I watched your video on organizing your fridge and bought the same organizers. It has saved food for sure!

[@marymartinez8047]

I’ve been following you for several months and have made good progress minimizing throughout our home with the exception of paper; it has always been my nemesis. However, the quarantine gave me an opportunity to tackle it and I am finally winning! The more I minimize the easier it becomes to continue.

[@gingersnap3684]

I really like the blue stools! Your kitchen is so peaceful. The blue color is calming. Your hair is pretty too!

[@sulagnapanda3332]

Hi Dawn! You are looking very pretty especially the dress is matching the colour of your eyes! This video is soo inspiring. I only wish my family would listen and stop hoarding things...precious time flies away when we are too caught up with materialistic things! I wish everybody would follow the minimalist way of life. Joshua Becker and you are great motivators! Thank you Dawn!

[@psylettagilroy]

I love your blue stools! I actually decided that I wanted MY bar stools to be more similar in color to my bar and I love them! I have really enjoyed watching your videos. I started my simplification journey years ago, so I don’t have very many things to get rid of, but your videos are fun to watch anyway. I feel like I can still learn and grow.😉

[@amys3079]

I like your hair. It brightens up your eyes. We are remodeling our kitchen. Great tips for my new one when it is finished. Thank you!

[@annapower1833]

Great video Dawn. Cleaned out our kitchen drawers and instead of over flowing, they now have empty space! I agreed re food prior to this pandemic. Now I believe it is critical to have a stock pile of canned and other food. Love your videos and tips.

[@pamboatwright8281]

Your kitchen is beautiful! Love the new stools! I want this minimalist lifestyle so badly, but I sure do fight it. No papers in the kitchen - brilliant idea!!! With each video, I am able to get rid of a little bit more! You inspire me! And your personality is so sweet and pleasant, that means a lot! Thank you, Dawn!!!

[@TheAtWhatCostBlog]

Decluttering the kitchen was a game changers for our family! I put my stand mixer in the cabinet too and it seemed like it might be a pain BEFORE I did it, but it's actually not been bad at all. The stools look great, you have such a beautiful kitchen.

[@Christen-G]

I can’t believe it. I cut our dishes, bowls, mugs, storage containers and silverware in half (quarantining the extras). It has only been two days, but we were previously running our (half size) dishwasher twice a day with a constant pileup. I haven’t run the dishwasher in 2 days! We have enough dishes to get through the day, and I thought it would be stressful to be on the verge of running out of spoons all the time, but it’s not stressful at all! It’s just a reminder that I need to clean up some spoons. I can’t believe simply reducing our dishes has made such a difference in the sink situation!

[@stepha.7658]

the blue stools just seamlessly bring the eye up! I love it

[@allisonc9645]

I love this - love all the suggestions. One of the best things I have done lately is had everyone choose a different glass cup for themselves. So now, no more excessive amounts of cups to wash - everyone has their own cup / jar and uses it throughout the day. I love the hair! We keep a low inventory of food too and that was not good when this virus hit so I am going to have to rethink for in the future. I went and had to overbuy to stock up, since my plan was to go to the grocery less than what I would normally do. I felt like I needed to make excuses for my bulging cart - I didn't want people to think I was hoarding food - only that I was just buying enough to basically get to their baseline.

[@marciewhite5368]

I'm loving this series! It's really helping me visualize where i need to focus my efforts in the room. Thank you!

[@76MARD]

I am quite impressed. Keep the 'basic needs' & put away the 'wants'👍

[@DW...]

Excellent video!! I did this to my countertops♥️ never looking back😉😀

[@melaniehumphreys6445]

I couldn’t agree more about a simplified kitchen. It is amazing how few things a person actually needs. I love your hair, so stylish and fun. 😁👍

[@madamkiwi1094]

I don't have a basement to store extras and also have a very small kitchen . The fridge door and oven door only just miss hitting each other when open . No pantry either but still amazed at how much I can still fill it up with.

[@dianalytle2816]

Your hair looks fantastic!! Inspirational video. I'm moving my pile of paper. I will get some motivation to go through it soon. I just know it!! I've been working on other areas of my house and helping my children clean out their rooms. It's such a slow process. As I get a room cleaned out I've been giving it a fresh coat of paint and it feels so amazing to be in those spaces!

[@elaineclerkin2220]

You hair and eyebrows are gorgeous Diana.Thanks so much for all your wisdom xxx

[@jukes243]

What I use most often I keep on my counters ... Instant Pot, stand mixer, toaster oven, cooking utensils. My kitchen is smaller than yours. I have no island. I did reduce my bake ware/pots 'n pans. However, I've headed out to the garage on more than one occasion to rescue a "quarantined" item. Because it never fails. Once it's packed away, I find I need it.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

That's what I love about quarantine. In the past it would be gone already and I'd be angry at myself. 😂

[@carolmiller6713]

I love your hair! I don't think it's too dark at all. It really warms up your face. ❤️

[@lb9549]

Love your hair! We may use a bowl for breakfast, small plates for lunch and large plates for dinner plus utensils at each and maybe a mug for tea. It all gets put in the dishwasher immediately after use even by my kids and run on delay start overnight and I handwash pans or stainless steel cups. I heard this uses less water than handwashing every thing you use. It works for us. I cook a lot and sometimes also use bowls or plates for leftovers so couldn't manage with only 1 per person :) just what works for us!!

[@RuthLang]

I just showed the dishes clip to my kids and they were all in! Each picked a set: plate, cereal bowl, pasta bowl, glass, egg cup, younger 3 each picked a silicone straw. More than yours have but still let me put a bunch of dishes in a box in the basement!

[@moniquefuselier7711]

We are not minimalists, but I always take away excellent hints from your videos--thank you! I never thought I would like something better than the red stools, but the blue is wonderful. They turned out so nice--not as jarring as the black.

[@TS-ls9cp]

Love the hair color & also the stool change seems to have really calmed down your kitchen. Great choices for both.

[@tammymasson2343]

Thank you for another kitchen video! Some of us need to hear the message many times! 😁😇 It is always helpful!

[@andmelinda]

I was doing so well with keeping grocery inventory low and then I did a bit of panic quarantine stock up. Now I feel overwhelmed with the amount of canned goods that we have. Hopefully I'll work them into some recipes without wasting anything. #zerofoodwaste.

[@lindag5076]

Melinda Allen I bought lots of canned goods, but it is food we like :)

[@kimwatts6338]

Same here

[@creatingwhimsy5536]

Me too I was just mastering minimal groceries and now I am overwhelmed again!!

[@karensawyer3639]

Oh boy! I too was LOVING my almost sparce kitchen pantry, as we have a very tiny space for kitchen and even weirder pantry( had to custom built it into a corner bc there wasn't one at all when we moved in and VERY little cabinet space. So I've always had to be creative about food storage especially canned goods & a round spice rack in there that never really worked well, bc its a triangle shape panty! LOL. I got by just fine having few items in said food pantry, UNTIL, last March when i pandemic shopped! Now, I've not been able to fit it all in, and have to take everything out & then put back in each time i want something from the back( TIME CONSUMING!) I think I've learned my lesson, no more PANIC shopping. ( I actually donated a good portion of many duplicate canned foods. Trying to get back to my simplified pantry! One more reason to not keep an enormous amount of non perishable foods in ur kitchen is the mistake of buying the same things u already have, bc u couldn't SEE or remember if u already have them. ( point #2- wasted$$!) Lesson learned!

[@pompom2025]

I did the same thing!

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

I have to say I am a bigger fan of the blonde 2 tone look... but each of us have to look at ourselves so a change always lifts the spirits! For me a self haircut is becoming a greater reality since PA will not be opening that til June- ish. I like any stools ! Kitchen hang up- pots skillets and lids and casseroles and lids. I use them a lot!!! I have lack of storage which is very frustrating! Considering a rack w hooks as you go down to basement for 3 skillets. And to clear more space considering moving all baking supplies to a cabinet in basement because at most I bake once a week. Those changes will help some. Storage conundrums are my specialty! (Boo)

[@Rollwithit699]

I am NOT a minimalist in the kitchen, but love my dishes and cookware. I enjoy cooking, baking, and keep all my kitchen tools clean. I really don't mind doing dishes. That said, I really want and need to minimize my office paper clutter! I'd much rather be playing with my "toys" in the kitchen. I'm going to search your site for office organization. Thank you, dear. 👍

[@ramirezsulema87]

Totally agree with low inventory on food. Not a popular method but it works for me too!

[@heabooktubes]

I’ve been binging your videos the last few days. Have enjoyed all of your tips. I had my house decluttered a few years ago but fell of the wagon when I became pregnant with baby #3. Never recovered. But wow your videos are so motivating, even tips and tricks I already knew, it’s great to have that refresher and reminder of hey, you’re not doing this, do it. 😆

[@angiejackson3836]

Yes!! Dawn, this is the ONE thing that has paid off the post in my simplifying journey and the kitchen simplifying is what lit the fire to the other areas and made me a loyal subscriber to your channel. The first was cleaning off the counters and simplifying. I have older sons who eat in their rooms and take cups to their rooms/in their cars, so the having one plate/bowl/cup per person does not work here after trying and failing when my husband wanted a cup and they were all gone!! Ha! But everything else has been awesome. I took all the appliances off the counter except the coffee pot and can opener (because it is small and blends in) - and the shopping once a week is a game changer too as it is stressful to have so many things as you said. I keep fruit in fridge and on counter but I have noticed too I get used to it and it blends in, so I am going to move to pantry....I have loved every thing you have suggested and I do spend more time wanting to cook and bake now that the counters are clear. Also, bringing in groceries, having a place to lay the bags is nice!! I totally did not realize you were not naturally a blonde so it is different seeing you with dark hair but I am like you, my natural hair color is brown and I keep it highlighted closer to blonde - love being able to have fun with hair color and have that change sometimes. Thanks for the awesome videos!!

[@SheriAnne0711]

You have inspired me to declutter my kitchen today!!Such wonderful tips! Thanks Dawn! Love your new hairstyle!! I do miss your pretty red stools in your kitchen! Hope you have a great week!😊😊😊❤️

[@michelleperez-vazquez7760]

Thank you. I have a family of 8 at the current moment and that idea about the guest plates really helped with how I'm going to organize my kitchen 🤗

[@suejones92]

My kitchen was never under control when my four kids lived here! I am getting better at clearing the counters, and my husband helps so much more. ❤️The concept of “inventory “ has been so helpful!!! But, having less, or none takes me back mentally to a time of scarcity, I can tell I resist total clean because it feels sad and lonely! 🤷‍♀️ I made too many excuses of our messy house being “lived in”, so a clean house must be not lived in?!??🤦‍♀️ I am moving passed the sadness and focusing on the peace and calm! Until my granddaughters come visit- then it’s back to managing chaos💕💕💕🤣 Thankful for your family journey that you share- praying for you!!

[@AMcDub0708]

Just remember there is a difference between having JUST what you need without extra fluff in your way, vs NOT having enough due to scarcity or financial insecurity. It’s a mental separation there but once your brain “gets it”, it’s freeing!

[@annisijanovski5468]

Hi Dawn. Love your kitchen. Just a word though for people with teens. They eat heaps! Especially growing boys! You will discover this in times to come lol. I've needed 2 frying pans for let's say spaghetti bolognaise as a really large frying pan doesn't fit on my stove with the big pasta pot. Seasons eb and flow with ages of kids and how many you have and the ring ins that's kids always say, can so and so stay for dinner mum. I've learnt to make some very large meals lol. Downsizing now with some flying the coup. Its good to know your boundaries and have room to grow. Thank you for your videos. 💜

[@mmulligan7360]

Love the new stools that Tom is so jealous about 😀 your kitchen is beautiful. I agree. When the kitchen is clean it makes such a huge differences in my productivity! One or none is the best logic. Thank you for your wonderful videos! God bless you on your journey with your sweet family 💕 love from Washington state

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you so much!! I greatly appreciate this!!!