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I discovered minimalism as a new mom with too much on my plate... I remember hearing that the average American home contains roughly 300,000 material items. And the irony was that no one has enough time in their life to manage that much stuff I realized that all the excessive shopping, decorating, storing, and organizing was creating a life of anxiety, comparison, distraction, tension, and debt.
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easy minimalist habits to OWN LESS STUFF 📦
Chapters:
00:00 why I love owning less
01:17 wants vs needs list
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05:06 communicating openly with family
06:03 shame around keeping gifts
07:00 imperfect purchases
08:07 quality over cheap
09:55 life-changing perspective shift
12:48 creating the life you want
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@jhps1000 10 ай бұрын

Im a 50 y o male. Video rec by yt. Suffocating in clutter. As my family members have passed ive ended up with their stuff. Most recently Mom - which means a house full of all she kept - a lot. Its all way too long and the dynamics complex to fully understand. All i want is more free time and a very simple life. To wake up when my body says its ready (not an alarm clock), eat when im hungry (not because i better eat now), have the luxury of putting my head down for a power nap (instead of sitting there bobbleheading it). Its a process.

@turtleanton6539 3 ай бұрын

Yeh

@Dana-mb1hd 2 ай бұрын

Prayers 🙏 and so sorry about your mom I can’t imagine

@acrobaticanna 10 ай бұрын

Patience! "The person who waits doesn't lack anything. "

@steffney 11 ай бұрын

Honestly I never viewed decluttering as separating your favorites from the rest! I really think your on to something here 😄 thank you very much! I am gonna try this right away 😘

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

simple but it helps! xo

@kale-bopp 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for devoting a section to imperfection. Minimalism and rigidity often go hand in hand, and there’s a lot of pressure to always make the “right” decision, the “right” purchase, etc. It’s important to remind ourselves that minimalism is a mindset that is intended to support us, not another thing to beat ourselves up over for not doing perfectly. I’ve given myself the space to apply minimalism only to the aspects of my life that are served by it. That has kept me from becoming anxious and puritanical about the whole thing.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Love that!

@tulsabrit671 9 ай бұрын

I grew up in England and emigrated to the US a long time ago. I remember there was always a lot of thought into what we purchased whether it was clothing or household items because everything was expensive, which on looking back was a way of not getting overwhelmed by stuff. Then when I moved to the US everything was cheap, at that time I felt how great it was to be able to purchase an item when I thought I needed it, then several years later the reality of the abundance of stuff was more than overwhelming, I knew I wanted a much simpler life. Since then I have worked hard to minimize everything, clothing, household items, even food items. We eat simply, no processed foods, only extremely nutritious foods, because 8:57 of this I’ve minimized shopping time all around, giving me more time to exercise and spend time with family and friends, no longer a slave to the house. I’ve got time for interests and learning new things, something I’m really interested in is fermented foods, which I’ve been cultivating so I can pass on to friends and family. Life is more precious than material things. Eat well and laugh a lot. 😁

@heatherncasey2004 11 ай бұрын

I got rid of my instant pot and in the beginning of my minimalist journey, and then soon after my air fryer broke. I had every intention of buying a new one, and I thought I would miss it but I do not. I have instead focused on cooking on my oven and grill and using my cast iron pans, and I am getting so much joy from using them.

@StacysRevivalCreations 11 ай бұрын

When I moved, I left behind my microwave. I have never looked back, and I do not miss it one bit! I'm perfectly fine with my stove and oven.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

funny what we can get used to and normalized to isn't it? and then all the sudden you find yourself happier without all the gadgets and extras you thought you needed!

@lizharley5723 9 ай бұрын

Garage sales and Marketplace have so many air fryers, instapots, bread makers. You're not alone.

@mailars9249 11 ай бұрын

Ironic how your name is gray when you are such a bright light ☀️ thank you for your videos and your channel. You really have changed my life. ❤

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

aw thank you so much!!! 😭

@nataliasucesos8251 11 ай бұрын

She has sun in her name ☀️

@catfish9539 11 ай бұрын

The only thing we need to collect more of is Maddisun Gray’s wisdom.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

😂 lolol

@hannahbentson9374 11 ай бұрын

It’s hard to pick a fav video that you’ve made but this has to be in my top 5. Beautifully stated & documented.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

hannah that means so much to me! thank you friend! 🤎

@lizzabbott 11 ай бұрын

Agreed !

@treluvstrees999 4 ай бұрын

Love the part about speaking honestly to family. I think sometimes we forget to declutter the excess intangible things in our lives. I decluttered the need to be “in” everything… every conversation, every opinion, every group chat. I save my energy for the things that make me smile!

@Ron-Ton_78 11 ай бұрын

The bullet journaling as far as listing your wants/needs is a great idea. Once I get something down on paper I can let it go from thinking it over and over in my mind.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Yes!

@Ashley-fd6rs 11 ай бұрын

Kind of related to wants vs needs but I write down things I want to buy the following month then try to set aside a time one day to buy everything (normally a few random things). To me this is kind of like how in the past people used to go into town once a week or once a month to buy stuff. My current approach is helpful because buying at once means the packages arrive around the same time and I can process everything efficiently: breaking down boxes or reusing them for donation boxes, process returns in one errand, etc. it also removes some mental load from constantly wanting to not forget buying something. It goes on my list and I will evaluate if I still need it later.

@scarletth427 11 ай бұрын

So helpful as always! 😍 we live in a small house & we’ve been wanting to get pregnant with our third baby, but our house felt „too small“. But we don’t want to move into a bigger house, So since then I’ve started another round of decluttering but this time with the question „what am I decluttering for?“ so „decluttering to make space for baby nr 3“ made it a lot easier parting with things that I was holding onto where I realised „I won’t need that“ or even „I won’t even have time for that with three little ones“ . Kind of helped as well to let go of this fantasy self I’ve been holding onto, that I don’t even wanna be any more. Long story short, super Video, again! Thank you that you keep sharing these with us 🥰 have a good day ✨🌻

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

YES. I've been doing this too lately, just thinking more about what I could make more space for in my life with less chaos and less to manage. it's so tangible in. my house/life what clutter does to our family culture and how present I am with the kids.

@anadoss78 2 ай бұрын

"Separate the excess from stuff that is adding value" I love this... Thank you!

@Sidtrav2017 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Would love to also see videos of items in each room that you find high value or multipurpose use. , and why you chose these things. Maybe a room/house tour.

@janetbransdon3742 10 ай бұрын

I have been swapping my plastic containers for glass ones. Replacing hard plastic kitchen tools for wood and steel ones.

@amandamorris4033 11 ай бұрын

I've started sitting on purchases and the wait really does make such a difference! I buy less and want less.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

me too! I love it!

@thehealthjunkie8996 10 ай бұрын

It would be so easy if I lived in a hot weather country to have less clothes, in UK we need warm stuff jumpers/jeans/jackets/coats/scarves/hat/cooler clothes. I find it so hard to have less clothes in a cold very rarely hot country. Im slowly trying to sell clothes and books.

@emilymcclain591 11 ай бұрын

Yes! Coming from a place of abundance rather than scarcity is a huge shift in the whole process. As always, love your videos so much Madi! ❤❤

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

it is! still not got it all down 🤎🤎🤎

@malloryjones960 11 ай бұрын

Such a good point to look at a space as “what you want” rather than the overwhelm from all the things. Will definitely take that with me ❤

@aloverofstories 10 ай бұрын

First time to bump into your channel. I love how you mentioned that we should focus on what we love and want to keep rather than focus on what we should declutter. ❤

@MadisunGray 10 ай бұрын

Welcome ❤️

@samanthabranson6815 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the tips- I especially loved the one about separating in your mind what you need room for. It made me think of the minimal moms idea for how she Declutters the closet- laying everything she needs on the bed- finding the gaps, and removing the rest of the stuff.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Yes I love Dawn!

@jessicab6876 10 ай бұрын

I've been looking for another channel like a few others I follow of fellow mama and decluttering and simple living and so glad yours popped up today. I'm pregnant with my third and been teaching my boys (2 and 4) about having less and enjoying more experiences and giving back. So thank you for being another enjoyable fellow mama to follow along in this journey!

@ashleytezon 11 ай бұрын

Girl me too- the insta pot was not at all what it was cracked out to be! Tried to use it, and nothing turned out. So it’s me making broth on the stove and yogurt on the counter 😂

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

😂 I don’t know what it is about that.

@jamiesjoy 11 ай бұрын

Wow thank you this was SO encouraging and a great reminder of why I started my minimalism journey. I’ve fallen off track over the last 2 years and now I’m stuck feeling overwhelmed looking around wondering “how did I get here again?” Slowly decluttering again 🧡 Also your video quality and voice were so calming! Subscribing now 🥰

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Welcome 😘

@lizvader5428 11 ай бұрын

I love these videos and have adopted many of your methods to keep our home enjoyable for everyone. The hardest part for me is the gifts. I’ve had the conversations even given lists to relatives for the kiddos and when I say they receive a ton of cheap stuff they won’t play with I mean a TON! Like we have a mid size SUV and it takes TWO car loads to bring it home from Christmas. It causes so much anxiety for all of us. The only solution we have found is to let each kid pick their favorite toy (or two) and put the rest in the basement. Then come spring whatever is left gets donated or sold. It’s still a lot to deal with but just a suggestion for anyone in a similar circumstance.

@terrilloyd3691 8 ай бұрын

As you mention quality items, in my kitchen I have quality tongs, pizza cutter, knives, cutting boards and have had them for years. They were a bit more expensive but, they have not broken and I may never have to replace them. That is value. I use them. They fit in my space.

@HerCupOfSIMPLE 11 ай бұрын

Dear Madi, yes, buying right away the right thing instead of what's cheaper has been a huge shift in my purchasing habits, allowing me automatically to have to save and wait for that item.... Also, knowing that for every not necessary thing, means moving away from my goal of keep being a stay at home mom..... and this alone is what keeps me going😊

@heathersullivan8494 11 ай бұрын

Always a joy to hear what you have to say. It’s so hard to go from collecting things I don’t really use to giving myself the freedom to let it go and know that it actually in reality makes my life a whole lot fuller. It takes time to switch this mentality, but I’m slowly getting there. Love you and your advice so so much. ❤😊

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️ it does take time.

@caitlinryder898 11 ай бұрын

When you talked about the decluttering buying cycle, Taylor Swift's Anti-Hero started playing because I am the Problem. It is me.

@akdupay1 11 ай бұрын

You are just the best! Thank you for making this content & for fostering a love for less! ❤

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

oh gosh thank you!

@alwaysgrowing7273 11 ай бұрын

I really needed this message and your channel. It showed up at the perfect time. Thank you 💕

@FitCrunchyMama 11 ай бұрын

Love this message and it’s the perfect message to share on my social with friends and family to understand mine and my family’s ways a little better without being confused or offended and hopefully becoming respectful of our lifestyle! Will be sharing this! 🤍🥰

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@mc5366 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful reminder of what is truly important in life. Thank you Madisun!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@Paheena1 5 ай бұрын

Recently subscribed and am loving your videos. Thanks for taking the time to put them together!

@amandaespurvoa7498 11 ай бұрын

You always show in my feed at the perfect time 😊 Enjoyed today’s video ❤

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

thank you ❤❤❤

@rebeccaoprea9917 11 ай бұрын

A good deal is only a deal if you love it and use it.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

YES 🙌🏾

@laurenlancaster4010 11 ай бұрын

Your last point about how a small change can lead to a significant trajectory change in our lives was such a great visual for me and so inspiring! Thank you!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

So glad 😃

@spencergalemusic 11 ай бұрын

Girl. I just found your channel at a perfect time in my life. Currently binging all of your videos… Thanks for the inspiration!!!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@georginageorge894 11 ай бұрын

Love your content so much! Changes my outlook so much. Would love to see more of your day to day vlogs or routines as a minimalist and slower living ❤

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

thanks so much ❤️

@TheMennomilist 11 ай бұрын

All of these sound amazing. I love making wants and need lists and goals. I think the first few years are the hardest for family members to accept a way of life of minimalism and not really wanting stuff. My mom and mom-in-law ask things I need from time to time because they know I won't enjoy them just giving me things if I won't be able to use them. I had an instant pot when I got married 19 years ago, used it once three years later, and donated it when I realized that I probably wouldn't use it again. . .and I haven't. I like that it is "What do I really want?" that you have asked here. That is the number one question everyone should ask on a regular basis. That and "What am I going to need to use regularly?"

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

yes! and it's so different for everyone which makes it so inspiring to hear/see other people's minimalism trajectories. thanks for watching!

@borlanda92 11 ай бұрын

Madi, you inspire me to live a more simple life. Thank you so much for your content❤ I would love to see an example of your wants/needs bullet journal!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@angelicalitvi 11 ай бұрын

Every video you just speak into my soul. Thank you for being here and putting out these beautiful videos!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Gosh thank you ❤️

@Dana-mb1hd 11 ай бұрын

Madisun❤. I NEEDED this encouragement THANK YOU ❤

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

aw thank you dana!

@kimberleylibby1028 11 ай бұрын

LOVE your videos! They’re so calming. Communicating with family hasn’t yet worked for me… hopefully we will get there!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

I hope so too!

@sarahchesser6 11 ай бұрын

Always look forward to your videos❤️ thank you for what you’re doing!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

thank you sarah!

@sarahjohns7571 9 ай бұрын

Loveeee everything you share and encourage us with!

@colleeneee2008 11 ай бұрын

Really love this. The idea of coming from abundance was so life changing for me. My husband said once “it’s ok to spend money on things, we deserve nice stuff” and I was just like 🤯 not sure where this is instilled into so many peoples minds, the idea that we must “save money” Anyhow, thanks for all your work!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

YES. it’s okay to have nice things, just don’t let your things have you. ❤️

@gkreyl8700 11 ай бұрын

Another great video Madisun. You inspire me so much. Thank you

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

😘

@Nea_B 11 ай бұрын

Another favorite video 🥰 Thank you for sharing Madi !❤

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

thank you 😘

@bettyslowwastelife9731 11 ай бұрын

Instead of pressing buy for Amazon. I put it in a wish list on Amazon. 'it still gives me the high' but less stuff. Xx

@krisswilliams 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos Madi!! I always look forward to them!!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

thank you kriss! 😘

@krisswilliams 11 ай бұрын

@@MadisunGray ❤️

@libbykat3958 10 ай бұрын

Your videos add such value to my day, perched on my windowsill in Te Waipounamu/South Island NZ as I do my dishes. I homeschool 3 young children and am constantly seeking inspiration on not only how to unburden myself from "stuff" but fill my life with the richness of little moments fully enjoyed. Your encouragment is uplifting, thank you ❤

@MadisunGray 10 ай бұрын

this makes me so happy ❤️

@jennaalexis89 11 ай бұрын

I find it so hard when people come over and give my kids things. My in-laws bring something over every single time they come over. Usually it's just absolute junk... 🤦🏼‍♀️ I tell them all the time that the kids want to see you they don't need something every time but they persist 🫠

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

I know it’s hard.

@flamingofan5411 11 ай бұрын

Just my opinion but I’d just let them. It brings them joy. The kids can play with it a bit and then you can toss it in a few days.

@jennaalexis89 11 ай бұрын

@@flamingofan5411 yeah you're right. It's just hard because my eldest now expects something when they come over because they have set this expectation

@beavadakkoot 11 ай бұрын

I grew up in a cluttered, almost hoarder home and now after getting married and moving out with my husband, our house is very minimalistic. I have clutter and get actually stressed from it. If things aren't in place I get the urge to out them back. God has helped me to not get obcessive with it and some days it does get more messy and thats OK, also pregnant with our 1, 7 weeks, so also keeping things minimal for baby. Having a small apartment makes it also easier to be minimal haha

@jessb6706 11 ай бұрын

Love ❤ I have started decluttering for a more stress free life, more time to relax with my daughter then always tidying or trying to decide what to do. Agree with having less but having more quality items, that has helped alot. I think simple things and not always needing a plan is great for my mind. ❤

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

so good! I love this so much 🤎

@jessb6706 11 ай бұрын

@@MadisunGray Your ideas about slow living and slowing down help aswell 💗, as I feel time is going so quickly & then my little one is at school soon and I can't slow down time and saviour it anymore then you can.

@music-lab-relax 11 ай бұрын

Madisun, thanks a lot for sharing your tips 😊 It's really useful! Wish all of us here to live the life full of freedom and only loved things around 💜

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️

@pt-annika2570 11 ай бұрын

i really love your videos! you inspire me so much and make me think in new ways

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

thank you so much!

@tslilorlev2509 11 ай бұрын

Loved the video! I am working on my 10 item wordvod today 🤓 Thank you for the inspiration

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

YES! love it!

@thedentonduo 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for another video!! I’ve enjoyed all your videos so so much!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much ❤️

@gretelkettle3838 11 ай бұрын

I love my Camber that I bought because of your recommendation. I love the pine and cedar scent. It makes me smell like a cool, natural, forest dweller. Lol

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear your feedback! Cool, natural, forest dweller is definitely a vibe 😂🤎

@natasha8690 11 ай бұрын

I always love your videos. Minimalism is such a PRACTICE and while I’ve been at it for years, your content is always helpful for me to stay on track and refreshing. Also I am not with the instant pot or air fryer either 😅 my “lack” of air fryer has been questioned an odd amount by people! Haha

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️

@vanessagrant4042 9 ай бұрын

Love this one. Think of all the things you love and get rid of the rest.

@desireeencinas2930 11 ай бұрын

Always excited to see new videos from you 💜

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Gosh Thank you ❤️

@OrangeVilla 11 ай бұрын

I’ve learned several very helpful things from this short video. Really glad I clicked on it first thing on a Saturday morning. Thank you! I really love what you wear in the video. Do you mind sharing where you like to buy clothes from?

@DC-ef8op 11 ай бұрын

Same, instant pot gone. Too much work and I spewed red liquid all over kitchen with the steam release. Glad it's gone. :)

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

😂

@courtneyjohnson9436 11 ай бұрын

For the last point, I call it “chose what to keep, rather than what to get rid of”.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

worded much better than me! 😘

@levidaisyyoung220 11 ай бұрын

I have a arm injury from work, the operation failed me so I no longer can work but since watching you sunshine ☀ ive done my main bathroom, then my laundry so I have 2 clean spaces that give me pleasure, especially now when I have a bath, I just love it.. so this week, ive gone through my pantry.. its a big job so a day I do a shelf. im chipping away with it. then it will be my ensuite and wardrobe.. not looking forward to it but it will get done now.. im determined.. thank you for all your assistance too..

@vanessagrant4042 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Always helpful!!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

thank you!

@daylenestaneart775 11 ай бұрын

Good things to contemplate and incorporate. 🤔 Thank you!

@status101-danielho6 11 ай бұрын

I'm probably going to be an enabler, but you should hold out for linen light filtering curtains if you're concerned about the heat but don't want a dark room. I switched from heavy cotton/viscose room darkening curtains to white IKEA Dytag curtains, and it was amazing how much heat was reflected away from the room. It blocks more heat than my blackout curtains (probably because it reflects rather than absorbs infrared light), and way better than a set of polyester light filtering curtains. It's even slightly better at blocking heat than my 1 inch polyester cellular shades.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

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@wendyduncan9084 11 ай бұрын

Hey there! Our children are grown so we are in the place of life where we are looking at inheriting full households of things. We already have my husband’s parent’s things. We bought a smaller house. My parents literally have 3 houses. That amount of possessions caused me to, in a kind of panic, start getting rid of so much. Now I am calm enough to curate the life we are striving to build and create space for it to unfold. So much more chill and sane. Thanks for the perspective encouragement.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

yes yes yes 🤎🤎🤎

@mimseyllamenberger2097 10 ай бұрын

Your voice is so nice to listen to. I have an huge shopping problem and i wish i was minimalistic like you. In my household i am rather minimalistic but not in my (or my Childs) closet 🙈

@louisetilbury3443 11 ай бұрын

Great one Madi. I used to be a Gray too. Also have distant family in California. You have really helped me change my perspective. ❤

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed ❤️

@napfullo712 8 ай бұрын

You are true inspiration, bravo 🙌

@KyleeMaedje 11 ай бұрын

I have been a minimalist since 2019. I agree to write a list and wait to see if you really need or want items. Usually, I end up buying only 20 percent of the items on the list. I also use this with children Christmas List. I have them give me a list months in advance. Every so often, I ask them again what they want. The items they ask for thats a repeat are the items we usually buy :)

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

I want to do better with this this Christmas! Thanks for the reminder 🤎

@ferrisd7566 11 ай бұрын

I love my instant pots! I have a large one for beans and soups when I don't have the time to cook on the stove, and a small one for making rice and soy or coconut yogurt.

@user-hw9vf4pl9s 11 ай бұрын

I love my instant pot too, it really is the most used kitchen item I have. The only thing I have used the air fryer for is bacon....easy clean up (put the bacon grease in a jar and into the fridge then wash the basket) no splatter...but I could live without it. I don't think I can give up the instant pot though LOL

@ferrisd7566 11 ай бұрын

I love our air fryer/convection oven too!

@joannesmith6819 11 ай бұрын

I have the same thoughts about the electric pressure cooker / multi-cooker. The only thing I consistently use it for is the sous vide function (I've had great success with sous vide meats and fish) and the pressure cooker function for bone broth (which, for over 20 years prior to getting one, I made just fine either on the stove top or in a slow cooker). I've been considering ditching the multi-cooker and just buying a sous vide wand that goes into a pot I already have and use. I really enjoy cooking and baking ... I have a collection of kitchen gadgets that I'm whittling down. 95% of the time, I will reach for my high-quality chef's knife and cutting board over a "time-saving" gadget. Gadgets often have multiple parts that need assembled before using, and then disassembled, cleaned, and dried before storing ... and there they sit, waiting for the 5% of time that I actually might grab one of them. It's a long process of removing the layers.

@williamclark1244 11 ай бұрын

I have a wish list of fair trade, organic and eco-conscious items that I would like to have in the home. They can be on there for awhile due to the cost which is relatively higher for my income and sometimes I might have to wait for them to go on sale which is fine. I also make a lot of products from scratch at home: food, cleaning and skin care items. My sister calls me cheap for doing so but for me it is living within my means and not buying things that I have the skills to make .

@henriettfortmolnar1727 11 ай бұрын

Nice video again. I love your voice. :) It'd be great to see an autumn video this year, too. Hugs from Hungary.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Coming soon!

@gracesanity6314 Ай бұрын

Don't wait. I hired a skip...and filled it. My home is now so fresh and airy.

@Bilisjourney 10 ай бұрын

I was just saying how I wanted to ditch my “natural deodorant “ that supports mindsets that I don’t anymore and that I needed to find a better option…Camber sounds great, I definitely will give it a try!😎 Love these tips thank you, you are inspirational to own and want less.

@MadisunGray 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Camber really is great!

@catherinegilmore2709 11 ай бұрын

I am 40 years young, and I am awed at how wise and confident you are. To live your truth with such fervor and sweetness is a wonderful gift. With my gained wisdom, the mother of four beautiful girls, I now only give my time and attention to those I find are worth my time and attention. You are one of them. Can I be you when I grow up? I have too many thoughts and questions now after watching this: 1) I have never understood journaling, with four kids I never have time to sit and write without someone "helping" or interrupting, but the wants/needs list suggested exercise might be just what I need to stop me from buying clothing and jewelry off second hand platforms. Post-partum with #4 at 39 has been the hardest to get strong and healthy again. As my body changes or my emotions about my body fluctuate, I find shopping for the potential of feeling beautiful to help feel more in control. Especially since working out is a daily challenge. Did I mention we live in an RV while my husband takes contracts as an RN? Even in this tiny space, I have managed to acrue too much. Again. And most of it doesn't work for my body or my life. I am gonna re-watch your journal video again and put those emotions into an action to strengthen my patience and discipline. 2) HOW are you NOT using your AC? I just recently cut off all my hair because I was so hot. Yay to post partum hormones. Really, how do you make it manageable and stay sane, especially while cleaning and cooking? Even with short hair, I couldn't imagine going without the AC. 3) Please share how you have your fiddle leaf fig thriving? Mine is more like a fickle leaf fig, almost as persnickety as my orchids. Definitely not as big as yours. 4) Activated charcoal has SO many uses, doesn't it? I use it with my toothpaste, my face/body/scalp for a deep clean, and for deodorant as well. Love to support small, clean companies, so thanks for sharing. 5) Thanks again for the Dandyblend suggestion. I can't tolerate lots of coffee like I used to and it really is a great substitute. I give myself one cup of coffee every morning. When I get halfway from finishing I make a iced hybrid of my coffee with the Dandyblend. Sometimes I will add a mushroom coffee to it, but the Chai vibes aren't always my thing. Maybe in another month or two. I don't think I could give up coffee completely but now I feel healthier limiting to what I have. And it was a nice lesson to my girls that dandelions aren't the weeds people now believe them to be. We now hold them in higher regard and plan to make dandelion salve later this year as a school project. Thanks for supporting us out there trying to be the change we need in this world. Sometimes it's a lonely walk. We need you to help share. ❤

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment ❤️

@twoforonecreativelife 11 ай бұрын

“Voting with my dollars”. I love this idea!! Purchasing things, intentionally. 🙏🏻💚🌟

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Me too!

@slowwife 11 ай бұрын

13:34 it’s so true, I have the same thoughts about minimalism

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

🤎🤎🤎

@mariamacdonald1007 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

❤️

@haleymakarov1655 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video and the deodorant recommendation! I already ordered and am hoping it works great for me and my husband. :)

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

I’m so glad ❤️

@madison_hudnall 7 ай бұрын

Okay. Every video where you’re sitting in your living room, I’m just staring at this green blanket. Lol Where is this from? I love it ❤

@hefirstlovedus 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you so much. Just know that God is using you for a beautiful work. Everything you shared resonated with me!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

😭 THANK YOU

@lollipop3105 11 ай бұрын

The curtain example 😂😂😂 This was us some days ago when we were in the high 90s to 100 degrees. And then *poof* we have a bad autumn after one night with 57 degrees and curtains might better keep the cold outside when the heating is still turned off 😅

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

😂

@katelynshipman4575 11 ай бұрын

I love your videos when I can see your talking versus a full voice over. We love your beautiful face!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

🤗

@lorismith8479 11 ай бұрын

Quality is my focus thanks to your ideas and I am downsizing my clothes…oh boy!!! I have way too much….never too old to make these changes…the more I have the more I need to take care of things

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

YES 🙌🏾

@lorismith8479 11 ай бұрын

@@MadisunGray tell everyone about LaVanilla deodorant...the white sports one smells soooo fab...its online and also at Winners...its the best natural deodorant I have ever used, the minis are great for the handbag when its super hot out...💕😊

@LorenaHill 11 ай бұрын

I keep decluttering. keep having bags to donate. feels so good to get rid of things.

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Love that!

@CarolenGrayToday 7 ай бұрын

same about the instapot! Didnt work for me... love my slow cooker/crockpot though!

@sandibroad4099 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. 🤗. I just want to mention something that is not related to this video. I have noticed when you do the voice over parts of your videos, I find you very soothing, comforting and compassionate. I have been meditating for three years and I find it difficult to find meditations by women that feel real like you. I usually listen to men because they are relaxed but not floaty(?). I think you would be really good at it and you could bring the lessons that you teach your viewers, to the meditations. Just a thought. 🥰May you find joy in your day. 💖💖💖

@sherde10 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Guess what? I don’t like my Insta pot either! The rice sticks things don’t cook evenly I’m hearing you! xxxx

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

So many people feel the same 😂

@user-ck1xl3jw1t 10 ай бұрын

I also purchased the instant pot and couldn’t get the hang of it I felt it was a real waste of money and every time I saw a you tuber using one I would try it again but I’ve admitted defeat and got rid !