✨Q&A GET TO KNOW ME | hawaii, hair care routine, how my husband feels about minimalism homeschooling

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If you're new here, welcome! I'm Madi and I create videos about minimalism and slow living every Wednesday. In my videos you will see my minimalist home, my capsule wardrobe, inspiration for slow living with kids, intentional living, minimalist finances, things I no longer buy, things I no longer own, things I buy more of as a minimalist and just overall my passion and inspiration for simple living!
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My Website: madisungray.com/
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Inquiries: madisungrayblog@gmail.com
Mentioned Resources:
Joshua Becker Book: amzn.to/3ztHYfK
The Minimalists Netflix: www.netflix.com/us/title/8011...
Cal Newport: amzn.to/3JLYYD4
Christy Fay - I Have To: amzn.to/3zqg4S1
Dumbing Us Down: amzn.to/3mUraJN
Janet Lansbury: amzn.to/3zrlfkK
www.janetlansbury.com/
Favorite Homeschooling Resources:
Life Without School Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Wild + Free: www.bewildandfree.org/
Guide to Unschooling: zenhabits.net/unschool/
Sage Family Podcast: sagefamily.com/category/podcast/
Do Schools Kill Creativity? Sir Ken Robinson Ted Talk:
www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_rob...
5 Hour School Week Website fivehourschoolweek.com/
What is project-based learning? Unschooling in Action www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJqay...
Playschool with Teacher Tom: sagefamily.libsyn.com/42-play...
Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids To School? by Blake Boiles amzn.to/3zqLdEZ
5 ways homeschooling is like entrepreneurship: discoverpraxis.com/5-ways-hom...
How Children Learn by John Holt amzn.to/3eRmm3J
The Self Driven Child, The Science of giving children more control over their lives amzn.to/3HGI9XY
The 5-Hour School Week Book: An Inspirational Guide to Leaving the Classroom to Embrace Learning in a Way You Never Imagined amzn.to/3pX8jzL
Sally Clarkson: amzn.to/3sXwtvV sallyclarkson.com/
🌈Q&A GET TO KNOW ME | hawaii, hair care routine, how my husband feels about minimalism homeschooling
00:00 THANK YOU
00:35 Minimalism Questions
13:32 Hawaii Questions
20:28 Homeschooling Questions
23:04 Hair Care Routine
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@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Any burning questions I didn't get to? Feel free to leave them down here and I'll get to them in a part two! 💕 Thank you so much for 2,500 subscribers!

@je55ika9 2 жыл бұрын

every time I watch one you your videos I get the urge to de clutter 😆

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

@@je55ika9 YASSS 😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@micheleg8114 2 жыл бұрын

Would love more Christian resources/books for kids recommendations from you. I absolutely love your channel!

@christinathorsen4274 2 жыл бұрын

Just cant wait til part 2! 😊

@honmedrodaskylten 2 жыл бұрын

Whats your look at the lgbtq community?

@aleshiarodriguez6138 2 жыл бұрын

We homeschool all 6 of our kids so minimalism helped me focus on all of the things we need to do and family time.

@elizabethlelchuk1798 Жыл бұрын

To be so young, you are so wise. I am getting so much out of your videos. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Thanks for sharing what you've learned!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

So glad you have found value in them ❤️ thanks for watching Elizabeth!

@Sobermama927 Жыл бұрын

Yes ditto!!!!

@anastrawberry8047 Жыл бұрын

I agree...I knew nothing at her age!

@elizabethlelchuk1798 Жыл бұрын

@@anastrawberry8047 Same here Ana! LOL!

@AMcDub0708 Жыл бұрын

You talk about wearing out your clothes and feeling nervous to wear your nice clothes at home. In the old days, people relied on aprons to keep their clothes nice during dirty work like gardening and cooking. Big cloth napkins were laid over their laps during mealtime. This saved the splatters and soil on their clothes

@dianaramirez3487 Жыл бұрын

I was all about the wardrobe, the make up, hair & accessories. Now I have downsized everything, hardly ever wear make up & my hair is super short & going all natural. Getting back to basics. God will lead us all in the right direction.

@cosmopolidanu 2 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful, honest, raw and very warm video. Please keep showing us how to live calmer, slower, better. 💚

@gracewaterlilly8023 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so open about your Mistakes in the beginning of your Minimalism journey, I did exactly the same with my boyfriends stuff. Now we Figured out how to Respect each others boundaries more: When I am in a decluttering flow I Put things that I want to declutter that Belong to him or the both of us in a laundry Basket and when we both have the time and headspace for it, we go thrugh the stuff together and I DONT complain when he wants to keep something from that Basket

@abigailhill5151 2 жыл бұрын

I am so excited that you are a homeschool mom and a Christian!! I was homeschooled my hole life and I loved it! It opened so many doors for my future! Love your videos so much!!

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Abigail!!

@ashayotte6399 2 жыл бұрын

Patiently waiting for part 2!!!! Love how raw and real you are with everyone here. You make minimalism feel ATTAINABLE ❤️

@thecross2429 Жыл бұрын

This is really nice to get to know more about you and your family, your plans and how you got started with minimalism💕

@therobotdevil2284 2 жыл бұрын

I wash my hair once a week too! As someone with super thick long hair like yourself, washing my hair is a huge chore... So honestly that's what motivated me to adopt that routine! Your hair really does adapt though, it just takes lots of patience.

@Ash.Marie. 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this Q&A and looking forward to part 2! Love your content 💛

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thankn you so much!!

@alyssastorey3844 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Just found your channel and I love! I think you will continue to grow. Looking forward to it. 🤍☀️✝️

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alyssa! So appreciate that.

@nancyroseallen1088 Жыл бұрын

You're so genuinely refreshing and honest; I love your videos so much!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching ❤️

@christinathorsen4274 2 жыл бұрын

Ah!! Loved you answered my question!!! ❤🌈🙌

@sarahlerego7279 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel 💗 you make me feel really calm and positive. In the process of decluttering our home because I feel really overwhelmed with all the stuff.

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! So glad I get to be a small part of it! ❤️

@annamiller2427 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u for touching on ur budget and yes please share more about ur financial journey it’s always motivating to hear how people did the impossible while we r in the the hard part

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Anna! So nice of you to encourage me... just know I've definitely not "done the impossible"! hahaha definitely not. We're just following Dave Ramsey's baby steps and we're on baby step 3b. Embracing "less" is all we've done.

@abigailfraser6788 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel a few weeks ago and I’ve been watching through them slowly, I feel like I’ve found a kindered spirit. I don’t have children and arnt a minimalist😂 but I love your chilled slow pace and I really aspire to feel less held down by “things” . Love your content 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

So glad you are resonating with my videos ❤️

@mallorycrain6965 2 жыл бұрын

You know I liked the video before I even watched it. ✨ But girl, those wedding photos. You were such a stunning bride!

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sweet friend! 😂😂❤️

@patricia_spv 2 жыл бұрын

My biggest struggle is clothing…I would love to see how you manage that overtime… is so refreshing to watch your videos!!

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Same! You might like my next video ❤️ Stay tuned..

@qlaradia2154 2 жыл бұрын

I just have to say you have some of the most beautiful, thick healthy hair I've ever seen! Honestly you should let it grow as long as you can! 🤩

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

So kind!! Thank you!

@deirdreedwards7267 2 жыл бұрын

Am new to your channel, loved this question and answer video 💕

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@mariamacdonald1007 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@ashayotte6399 Жыл бұрын

Part 2 pleasssssse!!!!

@maciwithani 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!!! I love your videos. I love that you mentioned the every dollar app and how you budget. We’ve tried that app but have ultimately failed at it. If you’re at all comfortable with it I’d love info on dollar amounts you delegate for certain sections. We’re also a family of 4 so would love to know realistic numbers we could be sticking to.

@levidaisyyoung220 2 жыл бұрын

hi... im Levi-Daisy... im in Australia.. just found your Chanel and its nice to meet you... I think im going to enjoy your company.. ok, so let me start at the beginning.. 🌸✨

@katie3700 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! I think most of us feel like we aren't experts at minimalism, but it's nice hearing others experience with it :) Excited for your closet declutter - just decluttered mine and found I have way too many fantasy clothes for being a stay at home, homeschooling mom! I kept a few outfits of nicer clothing pieces for date nights, days out, etc. and feel better facing my reality day-in, day-out of comfy leggings and a nicer shirt. I'm embracing the period of life I'm in knowing that if things change, then I can always find more appropriate items at that time - this year, I've resolved to be kinder to myself!

@dawnwhite6071 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!! My goal this year is to be kinder to myself too. That’s often hard for mama’s ❤️

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing Katie!

@DC-tc4xc 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Christian mom of 6 ,I thank Our Lord that I had the honor of homeschooling them.People used to come in our house and say ,I thought you would have more toys here. They weren't without toys ,books and art supplies were more inportant to me.My kids played outside in all kinds of weather, building forts etc.Those times went by too fast.Three of them are in their 20's and three are in their 20's .You are such an inspiration.God Bless you and your family

@dawnwhite6071 2 жыл бұрын

Love you, Madisun!! Thanks for sharing your heart ❤️. I feel like my God-given “have to” is gardening. I feel alive and free when I garden. And Yes on homeschooling!! We are Christian Natural Learners. I could never go back to traditional! Dumbing Us Down was one of the first books I bought and read with my teen daughter.

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

DAWN! This is amazing! Yes to all of this but wait you discovered Dumbing Us Down and read it with your teen daughter?? Props girl! I love that!

@dawnwhite6071 2 жыл бұрын

@@MadisunGray yes indeed!! Working on my young grandson now too 😊

@samurai9319 2 жыл бұрын

"I had rice on my shirt the whole time? I had a bunch of rice on my shirt the whole time? Gollie..." 🤣 🤣 😂 Spoken like a true mom, who might have scarfed down some rice really fast.

@audragormley241 2 жыл бұрын

If you do declutter your wardrobe I would film it! Love to watch those videos

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

You knnow it girl! yes!

@abundanceintheson_467 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video! It was really nice to get to know you a bit, of the Internet sort!

@MadisunGray 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@paramoremoremore717 2 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear that: we get to set the rules

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Aw Izzy yes! So good.

@valerydocampo9850 2 жыл бұрын

Such a good video Madi!! Loved getting to know you better. And such beautiful wedding pictures!! 😍😍 We are planning to move to Idaho this year to try out having 4 seasons and to have a less busier town to live in. However, I have a desire to visit Hawaii to see how I would like that!! My question is what do you all eat for lunch?? Lol my kids like their sandwiches 3 different ways and then I eat a salad with potatoes and legumes, but it just always feels like too much work and then too much clean up... Just too time consuming Ugh. I'm struggling to find a way to make it more simple. I don't mind leftovers but the kids aren't a fan (we do leftovers for dinner every couple nights)

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Valery!

@no_nap_club 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I'm looking forward to digging into all of your homeschool recommendations. My oldest is 3 and the thought of anything but homeschooling has been heavy on my heart but I'm so nervous about it being successful for us.

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

You got this! I'll definitely share more about it in the future but most of all just know you're totally the best fit to educate your child!

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

also just curious but were you homeschooled as a child? I feel like being homeschooled has made me THE most laid back, care-free homeschool mama because I know that it will all be just fine since I lived it. You got this!

@Honeyshouldwehomeschool 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to jump in on this convo, but I’m the same, my little boy is due to start school sep 2023 and I’m already worrying about it. I went to state school and I hated it but I don’t know if I could cope with homeschooling :/

@no_nap_club 2 жыл бұрын

@@Honeyshouldwehomeschool isn't it funny that we have a whole year but it's already so difficult to think of?! I've been watching KZfaqrs who home school with small children and knowing that it's not an 8 hour school day when you homeschool makes it easier to imagine succeeding at it. I've ordered some homeschool curriculum and plan on starting with my 3 year old and seeing how it goes. I should be able to get a feeling for it in the next year to really get an idea of whether it's for us or not.

@DC-tc4xc Жыл бұрын

Homeschooling is a blessing especially in these times of unrest in the schools and the quality of the education.I see a trend that breaks my heart (the rushing of our children into everything at an early age and way to many activities.Children are not being allowed to be children , they don't need to memorize songs at two years old or know the names of all the planets, I'm not saying they can't be taught these things ,but those yea4s when they don't legally be in school should be a time of free play and just enjoying every day with them as much as possible because before you know it they are gone all too soon.If parents spent less time driving their kuds to all these activities and the resulting necessary trios to the drive thru I think there would be a little less stress all around, not to mention a little ease on finances.Just some thoughts from a mom of six who homeschools.

@katelynchilders3366 Жыл бұрын

Fellow 7 here gosh I felt that!!!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

😉

@nancyroseallen1088 Жыл бұрын

I am 16 years old, Catholic and homeschooled! X

@ericarogerslee7169 2 жыл бұрын

This was a fun video! I am a 7 too 🥳 and could relate to what you shared. Also, trimmed my hair with your technique this morning. It turned out great! You just saved me $65 😳 🤑

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@amyshomesteadanimals Жыл бұрын

What does this mean? "I am a seven..."

@emilymcclain591 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel and always look forward to a new upload. As someone who has always lived in a northern state (Minnesota) the long winters as a homeschool mom to two littles can feel like an eternity. How do you feel that living in a warm/tropical environment has aided in the health of you and your family? My mom and sister live in Florida and we are so tempted to make the move. Asking for a friend 😉

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I've talked before about how much I value being outdoors every day. I've always felt God in nature, especially at the ocean's edge. 🌊 But everyone's situation is different and you have to do what is best for you and your family. 🌈

@lillianmiller6828 2 жыл бұрын

How weird is this, I live in MN and my mom and sister live in FL too, and I also homeschool! Lol I love then sun and miss it when I leave, but also thankful for MN and it’s own goodness.

@emilymcclain591 2 жыл бұрын

@@lillianmiller6828 Oh my goodness! The world is a small place. Haha!

@crystalucinda Жыл бұрын

Im new to your channel, I'm sure you've heard this before but you look so much like 90's Drew Barrymore I'm really loving and learning a lot from your channel 😌 Thank you!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

This is so sweet Crystal. I’ve never heard that before. Thanks for watching! ❤️

@crystalucinda Жыл бұрын

@@MadisunGray no problem 👍 It's great learning more about minimalism!

@rosieharper-pittam4551 Жыл бұрын

Was just thinking the same thing!! Particularly the very beginning of this vid, you sound just like her and have the same mannerisms. Slight lisp too hey. Love your vids so so much Madisun! Just found you today and watched hours, geel absolutely like a kindred spirit, so affirming of my preference for slowness and a grateful glad heart, thanks for making these!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

@@rosieharper-pittam4551 So glad you are here

@rosieharper-pittam4551 Жыл бұрын

@@MadisunGray love from Australia 🤍

@hannahaustin9023 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Madisun! I have so enjoyed watching your videos! My question...My husband, my toddler and I also eat (mostly) a whole foods, plant based diet... with that being said, what do you all do with your chickens? Are they pets? Your friend's chickens (that you're renting your house from)? Or do you all eat eggs? So random I know, just wondering 😊 I am also very passionate about homeschooling (I was homeschooled as well), I love Jesus, minimalism, nutrition, and our family highly values intentional living...anyway all that being said, thank you for your encouragement to live in a manner worthy of the gospel!

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ No these chickens are our friends and we do not eat the eggs. Our kids just think they are so fun. I really appreciate your kind words about following Jesus and intentional living. I definitely don’t have it all figured out, but thank you for supporting my videos.

@Lacroix999 Жыл бұрын

Is it hard to homeschool in Hawaii on the legal side of it? Also, I used to live in San Diego and if you want to continue this slower paced lifestyle, CA in general is probably the last place you want to be in, especially that city as it’s the complete opposite of all of this lifestyle! It’s so busy and dirty there!

@mercy19900 2 жыл бұрын

Came across ur channel nd loved ur videos.also with ur hair care,so u dont use any heat on ur hair? No styling tools? Im trying to be minimalist startin of slow. Also i stoped using heat on my hair going for a more natural look.i will be watching more of ur videos

@MadisunGray 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Yancy, definitely not your go-to for hair advice lol but no, I don't... basically just out of laziness though..

@mercy19900 2 жыл бұрын

You look pretty either way! Natural look is always better.Thank u for replying

@punjabseth260 Жыл бұрын

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@darcycollins3923 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please make a video about mom guilt?

@ea5847 2 жыл бұрын

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@martinaX-PERT Жыл бұрын

Was your endometritis cured "only" by changing your diet to a plant-based diet? Do you mean pure vegan or vegetarian? I can't get rid of endometritis and I'm tired of undergoing hormone treatments every month. :(

@BettyJohnsonKoop Жыл бұрын

You say you cut your hair yourself? Can you show us how? 🩷

@saltinlight8267 Жыл бұрын

When you do shampoo, what do you use? My hair was also thinning a little due to stress (my family has been through it for the past couple of years and I had some health issues) but then it started to grow back once I started to really oil it and baby it. Then it started to thin AGAIN! My son has long hair too and his started to thin a little as well so I thought it may be the weather (we get summer shedding...like a dog...i know😂😂😂) but then found that the shampoo we were using that was natural was in a lawsuit because it was causing peoples hair to fall out😭😭😭😭 Anyway. I'm doing oils again and acv with rosemary...but I can't find a shampoo I trust anymore. I'm so salty😂😂😂 I remember you said in another video that you think shampoo is a scam (me too) but what do you use in place of? Sorry for the very detailed explanation/question. Btw I have pretty balanced hair usually (not fine but not thick).

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

I use 100% pure ❤️

@paigemyhres9939 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Madi! Are you still following a plant based lifestyle? If so, do you add supplements too or get everything you need from your food?💗thanks! Paige PS…love your content! Blessed that the Lord put this channel on your heart!

@melodieschellenberg906 Жыл бұрын

Julie Bogart is awesome!

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

YES!

@DianaKerr Жыл бұрын

So curious what you ended up doing with your engagement ring?! :)

@MadisunGray Жыл бұрын

😂 still don’t wear it. Still just sitting in my office.

@DianaKerr Жыл бұрын

@@MadisunGray Haha! For YEARS I have considered selling my engagement ring and donating the money, then just keeping the thin, simple wedding band as my only ring. But it feels scary to consider doing that because it's obviously a special item... even though I know there are so many people at my church who need money for bills and groceries way more than I need a fancy diamond ring! Do you think you will hang onto your ring indefinitely even though you don't wear it?