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Күн бұрынWhat if we did a complete inventory of everything in our house? And what if we also put each item into a category of how much value it ADDS to our life (or how much it sucks life from us!)...I think this might help us declutter faster and with more purpose!
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@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for watching!!! Here are the links that I mentioned! Four Burner Video for Time Management (& Realistic Expectations!): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ba5pqqSer9mlmJ8.html ::::::: Home Inventory Printable: cli.re/home-inventory ::::::: Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe: cli.re/lemon-bundt-cake I hope you have a great day!!! - Dawn
@JourneyWithJoanne 3 жыл бұрын
PLEASE, please, please turn on the Closed Captions for all your deaf and hard of hearing fans!
@carrieharris2337 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dawn, just a heads up…when opening the link for the printable and reading through the article (under the ‘fantasy self’ section picture with the clipboard where is says Side Note:) there is a spot that says, “[insert link once it’s published]”. You do such an amazing job helping all of us I just wanted to return the favor in a small way! Hope you have an amazing day!😘
@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын
@@carrieharris2337 thank you so much for letting me know!!!
@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын
@@JourneyWithJoanne I am so sorry, it is supposed to turn on automatically, I am checking on it now!
@terriwalker7545 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMinimalMom It turned on for me, and I am so appreciative of the captions being severely hard of hearing. I am also so appreciative of all of your content, and with your family members as well. Very thought provoking and loving the humour and positive vibes as well!
@24carrotgold8 3 жыл бұрын
Another column especially for us older folks would be applying the "Swedish Death Cleaning" principle. Who would want this if I die? If no one, get rid of it now 👍🤗🥳
@mindymudge7247 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I am in 60’s now and started asking my kids what they want because I believe better to get rid of it now rather than them having conversation of “ why did mom hang on to all this stuff”?
@angelaholland1236 3 жыл бұрын
My mom is trying to do the Swedish Death clean now.
@melissaj8384 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! My mother-in-law (84) is moving to a much smaller home and we are going through this now. She's passing on a lot and getting rid of 3/4 of her household.
@ourtinyacres5173 3 жыл бұрын
I've been doing that already in my 50's because of helping some hoarders move and cleaning up after them.
@joy2world858 3 жыл бұрын
Working on that now in early 60s. I brought things home from parents and in laws when they passed away. They were sentimental items but now look and think my son won’t want and they are going. I actually have some empty drawers!
@brookemace7578 3 жыл бұрын
I like the “Spontaneous Combustion” application!! That’s HUGE! I can think of a whole list of items I’m holding onto because of emotional guilt. There’s a few things off the top of my head that I would be relieved if they burst into flames 😳 Bonfire anyone?! 🔥
@marthajoyrichardson7727 3 жыл бұрын
me too! I probably have an entire garage full. There is stuff in there still from when we moved 3 years ago lol
@lindapedersen-hylka7170 3 жыл бұрын
@@marthajoyrichardson7727 Same here, I'm going through boxes I moved with me 3 years ago that have been shoved in a closet. I've got 4 boxes & 3 bags of donate & made countless trips to the trash, so far. 3/4 of the closet done & 1 more closet to go. Yay me
@brookemace7578 3 жыл бұрын
@@marthajoyrichardson7727 Lol! We’ll meet for a bonfire!
@MamaBear-m7o 3 жыл бұрын
It works well for pantry items and cleaning supplies! It keeps me from accidentally repurchasing things I forgot I had.
@tgayer1 3 жыл бұрын
#1 would be masks, right?! 😂
@SSandtheRVCats 3 жыл бұрын
I have to tell you what a blessing you recently were to me. Over four years ago I got into minimalism and we transformed our house. We sold it and moved into an RV. The clutter built up over time to the point that our couch and kitchen table (and everywhere really) were full of clutter. I was feeling hopeless of getting it cleared and then the other day I watched a couple of your videos. The next day I decided to do 5 minutes of clutter clearing. Mind you I hadn't slept well the night before and I was standing in the kitchen crying because of how tired I felt. But I did the five minutes which turned into 2 1/2 hours. We now have our couch and kitchen table back! It was both a blessing from God and from you. Praise God and God bless you and your family, Dawn. ~Sharon
@brendamcelyea1246 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Yay God! Yay Dawn! Yay you!
@gratefulketo2211 3 жыл бұрын
As I no longer eat deserts, I found another use for my Bundt pan. I brought it outside and anchored it with a stake. It makes a great food or water bowl that the dog can not tip over!
@MaxineAnne77 3 жыл бұрын
How clever!
@gratefulketo2211 3 жыл бұрын
@@MaxineAnne77 … now you’ll go hunting yard sales to find an old Bundt pan! :-)
@JamieM470 3 жыл бұрын
That's actually brilliant lol
@susanjohnson4227 3 жыл бұрын
Genius!!
@debbiericker8223 3 жыл бұрын
"Managing inventory" is my favorite tool, ever since you first introduced the concept in an earlier video. I was already on board and decluttered, but that idea has helped me stay the course. BTW, inventory includes time users, not just space users. I've had to train myself to say no when asked to take on too many volunteer and social obligations.
@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын
Love this! SO glad to hear!!!!
@BrendaHendrickson 3 жыл бұрын
Same for me!
@sburwell75 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I am a retired teacher who used to help with so many school projects and activities. Since retirement, I have concentrated on just things I really love and I don't feel guilty for saying NO. It is wonderful!
@jillgott6567 3 жыл бұрын
Timely- I just officily retired an hour and 24 minutes ago I had a list of things to accomplish by retirement and decluttering was one of them but you have shown me how important it is to realize this is a journey and not a destination. So, as I make plans for my fun, and yes, work filled retirement decluttering g will be an ongoing part of the journey and not the end. I had been harsh on myself because the decluttering was not completed but my friend Dawn says it is a journey so along that route I will happily travel with less guilt
@rebeccasargent1795 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your retirement
@cindygray8322 3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations and just know I am ssssoooooo jealous of you right now!!
@monicaballesteros841 3 жыл бұрын
Dawn can you be my best friend?? Everything you talk about about makes sense and your words are in my head every time I’m decluttering an area, thank you so much for all the advice and motivation.. 😊
@tiffanytempleton2201 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!!! Wish we were neighbours lol 😂
@sj6728 3 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way!!!! I enjoy every video as if it were a time to visit with Dawn.
@girlonaswing9439 3 жыл бұрын
Me too...your Michigan friend🤝
@edianelaub1523 3 жыл бұрын
Me too! Your North Dakota friend.
@MichelleD1989 3 жыл бұрын
Me me meee tooo! Another Michigan friend! :)
@theresahoward7216 3 жыл бұрын
We just moved from a rental home we were in for 5 years and I have to thank you again for giving me the tools to help my husband and myself get rid of someday and guilt clutter in the process. After seeing how much stuff we still have...we have a lot of work to do as we unpack and I am so thankful that I can rewatch your content and share it with those around me.
@lindapedersen-hylka7170 3 жыл бұрын
Dawn has talked about "building up your decluttering muscles". I'm on my 3rd go round of my house. Things that seemed impossible to get rid of the first time around are in the donate box this time. It gets easier each time. I'm hoping this will be the last round.
@theresahoward7216 3 жыл бұрын
@@lindapedersen-hylka7170 thank you. We really have a lot of guilt clutter. I have talked to my family very frankly about it so that has made it much easier. My husband is starting to discuss it with his family and I am sure that will help too.
@lalahdz9553 3 жыл бұрын
My mom just had a stroke and in the ICU. I do not care about anything else. It proves that material items are not important just some sentimental items. I've been stressing out rage purging and stress cleaning.
@lauramarie6353 3 жыл бұрын
Boy do I know this feeling. I am so sorry to hear this, praying the Lord heals her and for you to have peace. ❤️
@katherinec7698 3 жыл бұрын
An illness or emergency really puts things into perspective. I had a taste of this with my husbands open heart surgery. I was feeling a little helpless and the cleaning, decluttering and donating helped me feel in control of something in our lives. I think using your energy in that way is great. Praying for your family.
@lalahdz9553 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you everybody for your kind words
@naggingchinesemom 3 жыл бұрын
Sending your mom positive energy. When my grandmother passed away, we had to deal with over 70 boxes and 40 years of hoarding. Instead of celebrating her, we were stressed and overwhelmed with discarding the boxes while having to sift through everything to make sure she didn't hide anything valuable. All my best to you and your family.
@sarac.3259 3 жыл бұрын
Sending love and prayers to you and your Mom - that she will be well soon - from across the ocean. You are so right re priorities.
@ChristieIngram 3 жыл бұрын
We are moving to a house 75% smaller than our current house. We are getting rid of at least 75% of our stuff. 100% of my personal stuff I am getting rid of is “fantasy self” items.
@BrendaHendrickson 3 жыл бұрын
Your concept of “inventory” has been SUCH a help to me as I “kindly invite” items to leave my home.” 😉 Grateful for you, Dawn, and for the impact you’ve made in my life and my home. ❤️
@AngPerry 3 жыл бұрын
The "combustion" thought literally just happened to me today with a mug i couldn't decide about it just broke while just holding it Guess i didn't need it lol actually felt relief as i threw in trash
@karenhanson8004 3 жыл бұрын
We recently painted our entire living room and stairwell and I just can’t bring myself to put back up all the various wall hangings because I’m loving the plain walls so much. Now I’m hoping it all spontaneously combusts 😄 Thanks Dawn, you are such a blessing!!!
@natalieeubank4533 3 жыл бұрын
Lol, I need to know how and what tools you used to do this I am beyond scared to paint my stairwell
@ashleyheim7091 3 жыл бұрын
I've often wondered what I would miss if there was a fire. Like if my entire house burnt down completely to ash, what would I miss? I can honestly only think of about 10 items. That tells me that other then the essential things (things like a pot to cook in and toilet paper) I only really need to hold on to those 10 things! I keep an inventory sheet of my food already, but now I want to do one for the bathroom and one for clothes!
@karenhernandez8696 3 жыл бұрын
I gave my extra yarn to my church. While I crochet I don't do it as often as I thought I would.
@ShaunDell30 3 жыл бұрын
I could get rid of about 75% and I would feel sooo amazing. I have already started purging. Thank you so much for your videos!!!!
@angelasnodgrass6621 Жыл бұрын
Hi my Mom wanted me to do crafts with her so I did. When she passed away I realized that’s not me. I like decorating but I don’t want to crochet or knit or etc.. I got rid of all the yarn and needles and the rest. It felt so good to donate all that stuff so someone else can use it. I watched your videos and let it all go. Thank you what a relief.
@gorgo4910 3 жыл бұрын
So funny that you use spontaneous combustion! Years ago I imagined a very small tornado sucking up all my rummage sale stuff, and, realizing that I’d be relieved rather than upset, vowed that once it goes out for a garage sale it doesn’t come back in. Life changing! (And now I don’t have enough stuff for garage sales- yay!)
@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын
This is SO awesome! Love it!!!
@lifewithlarsandsusie8315 3 жыл бұрын
I had to stop garage sailing. I spent to much on junk!
@isabelb5500 3 жыл бұрын
I would add a category to the inventory for ‘could spontaneously combust’, and I would probably check it often.
@ramalakshmipradeep 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 that would be great
@TheMumfordMob 3 жыл бұрын
Moving is a great way to do this and decluutter! 😬 You don’t realize until you have to pack those 300,000 things that you have!
@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын
Right!?!?!
@mandycurlyq1869 3 жыл бұрын
Every time I move I become more minimalist lol
@meman6964 3 жыл бұрын
Or install new flooring, it's like moving inside the walls 🤯
@wonderwoman5158 3 жыл бұрын
I’m dealing with that and we only have 2 rooms but omg it’s taking longer than I would like. Mostly because I’m selling certain things and when people don’t buy it’s discouraging but I am patient and I know I need the money so I pause and reassure myself that once it’s sold I’ll feel tons better.
@ginamcdonald7854 3 жыл бұрын
@me man I’m ready to have new flooring installed,and I’ve picked out color of vinyl planks I want installed. There’s still so much to do to get ready for this so it’s going to be a while longer with this worn out carpet 😢
@chantellecunningham8899 3 жыл бұрын
It’s been so horrifying and freeing when we put all of our donation items stacked on our porch for a pickup, it just reinforces decluttering and that there’s always more to do!
@azwife35 3 жыл бұрын
LOL. My husband was listening to this while I was watching and he said he probably has 300,000 items just in our garage. And I think he's right. My only comment, "that's a lot of inventory to manage". I've gotten rid of a lot in my house, probably 60-70% over the past few years of decluttering. I don't bring a lot in. And I still have a lot to manage, so it's time for another round of decluttering.
@janisstrohl5712 3 жыл бұрын
I've been making the lemon cake for weeks! Mine has lemon extract and white chocolate chips. A little lemon juice and some zest in the frosting is nice too. 💛
@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh, that's a great idea!!!!!
@kathybullmer8884 3 жыл бұрын
The lemon 🍋 cake looks delicious!
@sheilachester657 3 жыл бұрын
I have health issues and struggle with depression. I have discovered yoir videos and love them. Not only have you inspired me to get rid of stuff, just watching you calms me and makes me feel better. You feel like a friend.
@NLY1WAY4U 3 жыл бұрын
I just got done doing inventory of consumables and hygiene/meds. I am putting categories on a blank paper, inserting into a plastic sleeve so I can use dry erase when items used or added. Keeps supplies updated so do not buy extras. Now on to stuff we have. These categories should make it easier to manage. Thanks Dawn!
@michelleeigsti8859 3 жыл бұрын
We moved a year ago into a smaller house so knowing that I did a big purge before moving. Now I like to regularly or maybe continually go thru my house reorganizing & decluttering. Just makes the house feel so much better. Im definitely a 'onion' declutter'er just taking off the layers lol
@trishl1741 3 жыл бұрын
Same here, known we were moving since last November and still peeling the onion! Garage sale, donatons, free stuff, and selling on Marketplace, now I'm very comfortable with black garbage bags!!
@d.zyned2thrive584 3 жыл бұрын
I just want to give you a hug 🤗 I love the spontaneous combustion rule. Years ago we had boxes of stuff in our garage and mold got into them. It was a great feeling to be like, "oops, it has mold, guess I have to toss it"🤷😁
@sewblessed4777 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, You have really been used to inspirer me to get stuff out of our house. I am so enjoying less more and more... I just made a Bundt carrot cake for my granddaugters 14th birthday.... I am a quilter and have stopped buying more fabric and using what I have on hand. It feels great and my bank account likes it a lot. God bless
@trishl1741 3 жыл бұрын
Check out Karen Brown's (of justgetitdonequilts) sewing room decluttering challenge. I even re-homed and sold some fabric I didnt love.
@newenglandminimal 3 жыл бұрын
I've been a minimalist for over 20 years and I still think that a quarter of what is in my household could spontaneously combust and I would not miss it!
@KSLassie457 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration! I have been putting off deciding on what to do with the many recipes that I have collected over the years. And realized that if I haven’t made them yet, I probably never will. Trashed them!
@creatingwhimsy5536 3 жыл бұрын
I have finally after about 2 years built up my decluttering muscle to really tackle the sentimental guilt items! I have emptied 7 large totes of miscellaneous and sentimental and holiday! The more I get rid of ...... the more I want to get rid of! I think drawing a line in the sand with myself about how much holiday decor I want to allow in my life has made a huge impact!
@dlarsen325 3 жыл бұрын
I cleaned out my attic and it was remarkable! My fantasy self had 3 huge boxes of scrapbooking supplies! I donated it to my local library and they were thrilled to have all the materials! I feel so glad to have given these items for someone else to use ❤️
@cynthiajohnson8463 3 жыл бұрын
Taking an inventory it’s too much for 😅. But I love the idea! Have watched ALL your videos for the past three years. So a super fan here!!
@intherockies 3 жыл бұрын
It's too detail for me too. I'm going to use it as a guide to reference when I'm going through items. I'm not writing on it though. This ladybug has zero micro tendencies 😂
@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Cynthia!!!!
@LastingHope 3 жыл бұрын
Same here, I never miss a video!
@tgayer1 3 жыл бұрын
Well I’m a super DUPER fan! 😂😂😂
@ellef4812 3 жыл бұрын
My daughter got married 2 weekends ago and I relentlessly went through her room AFTER she took what she wanted. I was able to do this because of YOU!!! Thank you for all that you do, Dawn!
@debbiemize2269 3 жыл бұрын
I had a platter my husband’s grandmother had given me not long after we married. It was part of her first set of dishes. I mentioned to her during a visit that I didn’t have a platter and she opened her cabinet and handed me the platter. I truly felt accepted into my husband’s family with that gift! One of my daughters dropped it and broke it about 15 years later. I was heartbroken, but soon realized although so special and valuable to me, it was just a thing and I could always get another platter. My daughter was so sad, and it was an accident. She is my valued and treasured daughter and cannot be replaced.
@BadMommaC Ай бұрын
I love your spontaneous combustion rule. I had recently added the question if this was destroyed in a fire would you replace it. Your way of saying it is more positive.
@michellehoward2293 3 жыл бұрын
This is SO good! Thank you for sharing this with us. This week I decluttered my desk I’ve had for 36 years that my daddy built for me. At one time I owned three desks. I love them. But it was no longer serving me or my family. I’ve tried to force it to fit our new home for the past few years. It’s so freeing to finally have the SPACE in our home.
@kakylong2 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! I needed this video. My sister works for an ins company & if your house burns down they have you inventory everything you lost in the fire. I can't imagine writing down 300,000 items. Also, the other morning (about 3 a.m.) I couldn't sleep & I thought if I only had 1 hour to grab everything that meant the most to me what would I grab? That was very eye opening to me also. I was amazed at what popped into my mind. It wasn't much of anything. Then I thought I should get rid of everything else. Thank you Dawn for making these thought provoking videos. ;0)
@laurawhitehouse823 3 жыл бұрын
I already got rid of the Bundt cake pan! That's okay; I passed it down to my daughter. Now she can be the designated Bundt cake maker!
@kkwojt07 3 жыл бұрын
YOU, my friend have become such an inspiration and motivation and a life changer for me! For YEARS I’ve struggled with severe anxiety and everyday stress. I never wanted to go the medication route as I am more into trying other things first before medication. I’ve struggled with the stress of managing so many things in my house and clutter and just unnecessary things. Buying things we don’t need just for immediate pleasure and joy but then never using it again or rarely using it. Since finding your channel I have simplified my home so much it has made such a TREMENDOUS difference in my life!! I still have some things to work on and continuing progressing, however the amount of change I’ve made so far has made such a difference. To you, I say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I have 2 Children who I can now spend more time and energy with. You’ll never know how much all of your info has helped me!
@meln5499 3 жыл бұрын
This video is perfect timing as we prep to sell and start packing for our new home. Great motivation. The less we have to move the happier we will be.
@carolsailer1395 3 жыл бұрын
When I decluttered my clothes 3 yrs ago, I decided to inventory them after. This way, if I want to purchase something, I make sure I either really want it or if I think I need/want something in a certain category. Also, whenever I wear something, if I don’t like it anymore, I get rid of it right away, instead of waiting. I need to declutter shoes though, I keep thinking I’ll wear certain pairs & never wear them! Lol I use to buy a lot of makeup & skin care. I have an inventory of that because I did overspend...I’m really doing well now & not buying until I am using the last product of that category. It’s unreal how much I kept buying because of a sale or just really wanted something. I’ve made better choices over the past few years. My problem is other areas of the house that I need to declutter & get rid of. I can manage a few areas of things, while other things it’s chaotic! I just need to do it in other areas of my home! Lol
@conniebeane6164 3 жыл бұрын
"The stuff taunting us." Yes! I'm beginning to recognize that some things are not just space hogs, they're a psychic drain on my spirit. It's not a matter of letting go, as if I am the one clutching THEM, it's a matter of liberating myself from their hold on ME.
@alonaharman2297 3 жыл бұрын
60% been trying to declutter for years and always stop. Watching you videos has helped inspire and motivate me to go little by little and to think about it in different ways. Love all of the tips!!
@lydiak4392 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on my minimalist journey for 7 years now I would say, and there is probably still at least 30% of my things that I wouldn’t be sad to see “spontaneously combust”. I guess that’s my sign to go further 😅
@allieyates557 3 жыл бұрын
I have to say, I did a pantry declutter and reorganization and every item that went back in my pantry got written down on an inventory sheet (with expiration date) . It really helped having to write every single thing down because it made me think twice about how much I really wanted to keep some things. It took a while to do it all but it was so worth it. The phrase "inventory you have to manage" really came to the forefront while doing that.
@deborahjames3113 3 жыл бұрын
I found the free e book you are showing here from The Minimalists...looks intriguing! I will try to read it. Although I really prefer watching your videos, as you have a very simple way of describing the tips and you show examples of what you are talking about through your great (and probably very time-consuming) editing. I learn so well from you! It's been almost 3 months since we purged over 40%, put 20% into "Quarantine" (which NOBODY has missed!) and I now have such a useable "work environment" (aka my kitchen) and the freedom I am experiencing by how little time it takes to clean is such a gift...THANK YOU!!
@emilasmith4279 3 жыл бұрын
Just 300,000? Gee I have probably 5 times that!!! Got a whole 24x15’ room full of art and sewing stuff that probably has 600,000 at least! (All meticulously organized as well.). 🤪 //So my project last couple of days was to rework the cabinet above my washer/dryer to better use the space and eliminate the dark hole of junk just stashed in there. I re-purposed bins freed up from other decluttering projects and got busy making new containers for stuff like rags, sponges etc. I ended up with like over 50 cleaning rags!!! Holy moly. I think every old wash cloth I’ve ever bought in the last 40 years was in there. Yep purged everything except what fit in one sm plastic bin. Great video!
@Carol-zo1vc 3 жыл бұрын
This blew my mind! When I look around my home I realise how much inventory I have - lots that should be "spontaneous combusted " great video xxxx
@Debbie-Savings 3 жыл бұрын
Dawn you’ve inspired me so much! I’m still binge watching your channel in my spare time! Soooo many great tips and I’ve already been working on my place when I have the extra time. Thank you for all these vids and for all your hard work making them! ❤️ Have a great day! 😃
@jacklynnsmith5668 2 жыл бұрын
The Spontaneous Combustion Rule is BRILLIANT!!! 🙂
@edianelaub1523 3 жыл бұрын
Dec. 2019 was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Found your messages about 14 months ago and am slowly working on declutterig. Have no kids or spouse, so decisions a bit easier for me. Also in TBYH which is so good. I'm a butterfly and love Dana's channel! Thank you all! Including Tom...
@sharonhutchinson9604 3 жыл бұрын
My mom’s go-to cake was a lemon Bundt with glaze. Big favorite here!
@suemanocha 2 жыл бұрын
I get inspired to tackle some portion of my inventory with every video. I have been watching them for about 6 months. Each “area” that I am attacking loses 30% to garbage and 30% to give away in a quick touch/toss/take away. I FEEL so much mental relief each time that it keeps me moving through my stuff. I agree with your percentage guess. Definitely more than half can be purged. I lost track of the video with the empty room but that inspired me to EMPTY the extra bedroom. It is 80% empty. A mattress leaning against the wall. Board games going through THAT purge and the closet. Guess where I find a kid randomly playing quietly alone. In the empty room. You are so right about that too! Thanks
@denisedenning1369 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you!! This is exactly what I needed to hear to deal with things that are hanging around and not adding value! On another note, my daughter recommended a monthly make-up box subscription to me. She's a great salesperson, "Oh Mom, you'll love it you get to try different products and it's only $xx per month....." I almost did it, but just thinking about all those little containers coming in to my house every month gave me anxiety! I just couldn't do it! Thanks to you and your encouragement to keep the number of items in my home under control!! I hope you are enjoying your summer!!
@marilynwilson2326 3 жыл бұрын
Spontaneous combustion rule!!! FINALLY! Years and YEARS ago, my mom gave me a ..."SOMETHING"...that "someone" gave her at her wedding shower! We don't even know WHAT IT IS, or WHO gave it to her! But, I've been guarding and protecting it for YEARS! 😅🤣 Thanks to you and this video...I'M DONE! 😆😅🤣❤ Maybe I'll pass it along to my daughter...for FUN!!!😃
@melissataylor5187 3 жыл бұрын
Shrink ourselves😂😂. I love how down to earth you always are, Dawn!
@andreahaverinen7319 3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely got rid of my Bundt cake pan :) I do not miss it. Thanks for the new perspective on decluttering.
@daniellebianco8520 3 жыл бұрын
My sister and I used to have a baking catering business for celebs in the 80's, and yours and Adeline's cake looks exquisite!!
@pamp212 3 жыл бұрын
I've gotten rid of so much with your encouragement! On occasion I have piled everything up on the dining room table snapped a picture and asked family members "do you want any of this before I throw it away we're donate it". Never any obligation no matter what it is!
@sandyb34 3 жыл бұрын
Someone asked my husband and I recently, if we had a fire in our home, what would be the first thing we grabbed. We said "each other and our son". I just need to make sure my family is safe. My cousin's house recently caught fire and they lost everything. Her husband and son were buried in rubble in the lower level and the fire burned the floor out from under my cousin as her and her daughter were escaping from the second floor. I had that in my mind when I was asked that question. So did my husband. Sorry for such a bummer comment but it really put 'things' into perspective for us.
@julieb8946 3 жыл бұрын
Such wisdom from such a young beautiful together woman! Dawn, I LOVE your videos and also love the ones where you join with Cas and Dana! You're such a beautiful person inside and out and I value the information you share with us. Thank you for what you do. God bless you and your sweet family!
@ElleGiguere 3 жыл бұрын
I've cut down on my fantasy items - art materials, but keeping some is aspirational and enjoyable. :) For me, sentimental items fall into two categories, objects and projects. The objects are minimal, but the projects, which have been seriously curtailed, are still sometimes overwhelmingly challenging - the sorting, the scanning, etc. One day at a time, one day at a time. Also, I've already warned my kids that they will have to determine the fate of items that I can't bring myself to toss; there won't be too much and it will be easy to go through. Full disclosure, my digital chaos is the most daunting - it's a project. :) Thank you, thank you, Minimal Mom!
@grogers511 3 жыл бұрын
I do this every year. Started in 2016. I keep an inventory in my bullet journal. I used the categories and subcategories as described by Marie Kondo - but my subcategories go into much more detail. This is a great exercise. I question everything. I haven’t used those 6 checkboxes you came up with here. But, those thoughts factor into my decisions to keep or to pass it along. Each decluttering round feels good - then another level of “clutter” reveals itself. We have 102 cooking utensils and tools. 59 pieces of flatware (I’m missing a dinner fork.) 292 movie DVDs. 61 books - including cookbooks. My wardrobe including shoes, bags, scarves, outerwear total 137 items - and I already know of a few pieces that need to go now. I do this inventory throughout the year as I’m working through decluttering and cleaning. I struggle with items that are sentimental - table top decor items. I’ve taken pictures. I’ve written stories about the. I’ve decided I have to use them somehow or set them free. I should try the spontaneous combustion thing. Honestly - I’ve thought of breaking the items and using parts of them in a mosaic. A planter or box. 🤷🏼♀️
@casageorgia 3 жыл бұрын
I had been struggling with my clothes and how to let go of the ones that no longer fit or I actually had never worn. The fantasy self category struck a cord with me and by applying that filter, I was able to get rid of four large garbage bags of clothes in a very short time. I’m sitting here stunned that it was so easy to do. I feel lighter and a certain amount of relief. Thank you so much!
@cajbaf 3 жыл бұрын
Lol my kids make fun of me because I have a list of what is in my freezer hanging in the side. I feel I don't have to open the freezer and stand there deciding what I want to take out for supper. I also have a list of my additional stock items that are in the basement. As I rotate the items I can also see what I need to purchase to restock.
@jodimurphy8440 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had this on my to-do list for awhile. I think it’s a great idea!
@gorgo4910 3 жыл бұрын
Man I have tried that and I just don’t update it. Tips?
@trinam2503 3 жыл бұрын
Love this!! I have done it several times and it is awesome when i can keep it up. But then work gets crazy and my husband takes over cooking for a week or two.... And it takes a while to get it back on track. But it really does make a difference when I do it!
@cajbaf 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgo, I don't know that I have tips. It is just a continuous process. If I take meat or what I have listed out I cross it off. If it's my last item of that or I see it's low it goes on my next grocery list immediately. There are certainly times I miss things but I just routinely go over it again to keep up.
@fryefoto 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgo, your comment made me think. Maybe instead of a written list you could create a semipermanent list with magnets. When you have an item in the freezer place a magnet with the item written on it on one side of the freezer. Move the magnet to the other side when you remove the item. Some advertising magnets are easy to cut up and cover with labels. Hope this makes sense and helps! 😀
@5DRanchCrafts 3 жыл бұрын
Since watching you and a few others we have probably already reduced our inventory down to about 1/3 of what it was. I could probably let go of all of the craft/art supplies except the crochet materials(side job) and that would significantly reduce the number of items. I’m working on my older kids still they are teenagers and feel the need to have collections of random things. My little ones we have got their inventory pretty well under control thank goodness. I just want to say how life changing it truly has been to actually live more simply and minimal.
@MelindaPlainandSimple 3 жыл бұрын
"I'm sorry, it spontaneously combusted." 😂
@MegDesignsCA 3 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@cheryllovestoread 3 жыл бұрын
Wish I could do this to some of my hubby’s stuff! 😏
@MelindaPlainandSimple 3 жыл бұрын
@@cheryllovestoread 😂
@jessicaderstine4061 3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if my kids (13,12,6 🤣) would take that for an answer
@BeachLoverCindy 3 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣
@erinjohnson6540 3 жыл бұрын
Dawn, I just love the simplicity of your home! When I watch your videos I feel so inspired to clear out at least 75% of the items in my home. I like that your home still looks homey and comfortable and I aspire to do the same.
@janiceyoder621 3 жыл бұрын
I love your guidance that helps me in my own decluttering journey. Stuff weighs us down! I've been struggling with some literal extra weight. Enough that some of my clothes feel uncomfortable. But right now, where I'm at in life gives me very little time to focus on the weight loss burner. So I need to just embrace where I'm at. And strangely enough, that brings freedom!
@doubleactiondiz8327 3 жыл бұрын
I moved to a new house a month ago. I threw half my old house away but there is a room off the garage and i took every box in there off the moving truck. I only brought in stuff i use and love. I love this house now. It so easy to clean and maintain. Im going through the old stuff now and getting rid of it. I dont miss any of that stuff!!
@ariellelewis2968 3 жыл бұрын
This might be your most impactful video yet! I've heard you talk about the "inventory" of our homes before, but really comparing in detail how stores take their inventory seriously and clearance out items that are not adding value to their business...and how we can have that same mindset in our own homes...🤯 We are aiming to purge 80% of our stuff!!! Super over "things" taking over our lives!
@lyndarossi933 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea!!! In addition, to protect yourself insurance companies suggest taking photos ...keep a copy for yourself ,. I took pics of whole rooms and then just opened closets and snapped pics. That covers the main stuff...
@robinhaueter8776 3 жыл бұрын
I watch all your videos religiously, and this one was awesome for me! I’ve been on the decluttering minimalist train for 4-6 years, and it wasn’t until I watched your videos it all started to click. My house is super close to where I want it to be and it’s mentally so freeing for me! Thank you!
@meun96rd 3 жыл бұрын
Just printed a bunch of copies! This is helping me be realistic in evaluating my items....THANKYOU DAWN!
@listening500 3 жыл бұрын
Over 50% I could get rid of. I have to look through it first but I feel so much better when I make space. It's mad why I hold on to it. Thank you for all you do to help us declutter. I love your video's.
@jnichols7886 3 жыл бұрын
I was so nervous that you were going to drop the milk glass when you were holding it in your hand and gesturing at the same time! 😂
@corinnestauffiger5693 3 жыл бұрын
I guess we have about 300‘000 Lego blocks alone 🙈😂
@MegDesignsCA 3 жыл бұрын
So true! Lol
@Ldrousseau 3 жыл бұрын
Omg, that’s exactly what I was thinking! We. Have. So. Many. ☠️
@bambitrujillo4915 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@barrysparksofficial 3 жыл бұрын
I died laughing!!!!🤣💖
@jennifernorton5885 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve 24years worth of LEGO and my youngest who is 10 loves it too. It’s waaay too much and all mixed together. I loathe it at times but just can’t get rid of it.😔
@katieking7438 3 жыл бұрын
This is great! I literally created an Amazon list called 'essentials' and this was the missing part I needed to transfer that thought process over to the rest of my life! ugh! so simple but not obvious - very helpful! thank you!
@nicoletonelli1745 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dawn, I was surprised by the average # of belongings we keep! Wow, a whopping 300,000 items! I really love how you broke down the various types of things/items we hang on to. I feel that will help me on journey💞
@loriolsen5785 3 жыл бұрын
I moved 3 months ago. In that time, we have unboxed everything that we need for daily life. I purposely left in the boxes anything that was not needed by someone in the house over this period. My basement has A LOT of boxes that NO ONE has gone into to find something particular. Guess where I am going next for purging! I cringe at just how much there is, but I am also ready to lighten our load. Just to think...we moved it, and now I am going to get rid of it. Arrrg! But better late than never!
@barrysparksofficial 3 жыл бұрын
Dawn, this video was seriously one of the best videos on minimalism!! It's very motivating and it makes so much sense!! If I look at my stuff this way, I can easily say I could live with very low invetory!! This method is life changing!!!
@jenniferh7129 3 жыл бұрын
I feel like I say that after each one she makes! 😂 Just keeps getting better!
@juliab628 3 жыл бұрын
Hands down! Probably my most favorite video you've ever done Dawn! I love every point that you made every example. I watched it a third time to really digest all of what you said! Love it, bless you! Spontaneous combustion. Best analogy ever!😉😁
@searlepage4655 3 жыл бұрын
I used the protein powder in my mug cakes 🤣 Smoothies for summer ,keto mug cakes for winter.. Our house echoes now . This is Katrina on my husband's tablet he prefers my iPad. He didn't mind me decluttering my stuff but said no to his stuff.🙄 Took me while to realise this ,ha ha. He loves how easy it is to pick up the whole house. My break through was on a bad day it takes 10 minutes to wash the dishes,just get and do it. Great video .
@chasitypatrick7570 3 жыл бұрын
I love that ! Spontaneously Combustable 😍🥰😍🥰😍 Most of the the things that I’m saving as sentimental items could spontaneously combust and I would be thrilled that I wasn’t having to save it to make my mother happy. She loves to save things and it makes her happy when we receive the things that she’s been saving back for us. Some of the things miraculously just disappear but some of them she would notice or ask me about if she hadn’t seen it in a while. It’s not her fault she’s like that, her mother didn’t save anything of her childhood and was constantly going through her things ‘decluttering’ for her so I can see how that would make someone want to save everything of their Children’s childhood just so they could have something to look back on. I’m so fine with pics of items so I don’t have to hang onto them. I gave away over 40 outdoor black trash bags full of stuff last year and I still find things here and there that I can let go of.
@Tams842 3 жыл бұрын
Your four burner video really helped not only me, but my husband as well! Thanks for all the great advice ☺️
@barbkandel777 3 жыл бұрын
You talking about the Fantasy Self really helped me re-think the things I had been holding on to. It was such a relief once I let them go!!! I made the pumpkin spice bundt cake this week and it was SO good! Great video, Dawn!
@jeffellis9462 2 жыл бұрын
missed the end sooooooooooo ....got to watch it again 10 hours at the hospital yesterday what a waste when we could have been decluttering / New tow for Jeff a battery holder for all his AA and AAA batteries that keeps them apart so he just sat filling it up with all the batteries that we had all over the place now they have been compartmentalized. Now he is using his Brother label maker to label up all the cables for our stuff. This is all thanks to u and now when we pass away all our kids can find things more easily
@DebS1965K 3 жыл бұрын
I quote you so often that I feel like we hang out. Of course, I hang out in your house (via videos). Mine’s not quite ready for yo u to come over 😂😂 but I’m on the journey and that makes me feel soooo happy. I take it slow and steady. Being overly sentimental is tough. I’ve often thought if it wasn’t for that, about 90% of my items could go. I’m shooting for a solid 60% decrease. Thanks for all your encouragement and wisdom. ❤️
@chelseamae7 3 жыл бұрын
I started following you last year around the beginning of being on lockdown and I was so completely stressed and already suffered from anxiety. During the summer I think I would say I decluttered almost 50% of our things in our little house. I can’t explain the weight I felt come off my shoulders and the decrease in anxiety attacks. I removed so many of the things I thought where keeping me “happy” for example these floating shelves I loaded up with meaningless decor I struggled with removing them because my husband made them but instead we made a beautiful accent wall with shiplap and the clutter is gone not collecting dust! It is truly so freeing! Thank you so much for your videos I honestly feel like each one points out something in my life as if it were made for me. It’s practical minimalism that I can do. And personally I think I could declutter another 50% easily.
@lauram8489 Жыл бұрын
You are a blessing to so many of us. I watch your videos to de-stress when I'm feeling down. I still have a long ways to go, but I am chipping away at our stuff. I've recently been diagnosed with a health issue in addition to anxiety and it makes me want to get my house easier to manage.
@msmith4110 3 жыл бұрын
Would it be too much trouble to make a video of the making of the lemon 🍋 Bundt cake? I so enjoyed the quick how to cookie bar video. It was such a pleasure to watch/pause/make along with the video. May sound silly but it certainly made the experience so much more enjoyable. Thanks for all your encouragement! (And the cookie bars turned out great!) Blessings!
@springrain777 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Dawn, i think the most significant help (though there have been tons) you have given me, is that we dont not have to keep things because others have given them & why we dont have to hang on to those sentimental items!
@j.m.ney-grimm3029 3 жыл бұрын
LOL! on keeping the bundt cake pan! Reminds me of when I donated our springform pan for making cheesecake. I still feel guilty about it, AND I'm so glad I did it anyway. I never once wanted to make a cheesecake in the last 20 years, and now I tend to avoid desserts. I think it is funny that I can feel so relieved and so guilty at the same time.
@ashleyyeske8660 3 жыл бұрын
I have been following you a little over a year. In that time I have gotten rid of about 70 percent of our JUNK! I do not miss one item. The last thing I need to minimize is our attic. We have been fostering for 7 years and I have saved alot of stuff from kids that we have had. It has been the hardest to get rid of. But I know the items do not hold the memories.
@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын
Yay Ashley! This is so cool to hear!!! And so awesome about fostering, too, although I do see how that stuff would be the hardest to part with!
@humorous2me 3 жыл бұрын
For kid stuff, I like to take pictures of the items and throw them into Evernote tagged with their initials. Nothing fancy...just a quick photo with my phone. Then toss the items. When I see the child again, we have fun looking at their old crafts via my phone or computer without the joy of dust allergies joining the fun.
@auliapardue 3 жыл бұрын
Your "tough love" take on things really resonates with me. I usually just tell myself, "get the crap out of your house, no excuses."
@anitaholmes6824 3 жыл бұрын
You have been a tremendous help to me, I am not a hoarder by any stretch but I do have too much stuff, I have taken a load to the donation centre and every day I declutter a little bit. Today, 5 tops came out of my closet, course it didn't make a dent but hey, I'm working on it. Thanks for encouraging and inspiring! I love your channel so much.
@TheBookofWhyIsLostAtSea 3 жыл бұрын
This is part of the step in "Your Money or Your Life" when you are working out your net worth. It absolutely is eye-opening to look through and catalog everything you own.
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