My Organized Minimalist House Tour (Favorite organizing tips & "AH-HA" Moments!)

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Welcome to our Organized Minimalist Home! I NEVER thought in a million years that I would be giving an organized house tour! I didn't like organizing and it didn't like me! But I've learned some things over the years that have made organizing work for us and our minimalist lifestyle.
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T I M E S T A M P S :
00:00 Welcome to our Minimalist Home
00:58 First: I'm not an organized person
01:16 KEY #1: Learn your organizing style
02:29 Organized Entryway
03:12 KEY #2: Importance of Labels
04:48 Organized Bathroom
04:56 KEY #3: Inventory
06:52 Organized Laundry Room
07:02 KEY #4: Simplicity is Inviting
08:30 Organized Dining Room
09:14 Organized Living Room
10:33 Organized Top of Fridge
11:22 KEY #5: Agreeing with Spouse on Organizing
12:28 Organized Kitchen Cabinets
14:16 TIP: Creating "Drawers"
15:28 Organized Bathroom
16:46 Organized Master Bedroom
17:40 Have we gone too far?
18:20 Organized Kids Room
20:17 Organized Paper Clutter Station
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M O S T P O P U L A R V I D E O S R I G H T N O W :
57 Things We No Longer Buy: • 57 Things We Don't Buy...
How to Declutter WITHOUT Making a Mess: • How to Declutter WITHO...
FAVORITE Productivity Tip (ever!!): • How to create a "SUPER...
Eliminate Paper Clutter Video Part 1: • Eradicate Paper Clutte...
Organize Paper Clutter Video Part 2: • Simple Paper Clutter O...
THE TRICK TO SIMPLIFY YOUR KITCHEN QUICKLY: • Simplify your Kitchen ...
KITCHEN TOUR : • Minimalist Kitchen Tou...
MY MEAL PLANNING SYSTEM VIDEO : • Simple Meal Planning y...
📺 P O P U L A R R E L A T E D:
Why I became a Minimalist: • Why I became a minimal...
The Best Place to Start with Minimalism: • Best Place to start wi...
What to do when You get STUCK: • Decluttering Sentiment...
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@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for watching! Find the playlist for ALL of the organized home tours here: cli.re/Organized-Homes-Playlist Happy Organizing!!!! Dawn

@shaunadumelle1624 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a ladybug too, which makes perfect sense why I love watching your videos!

@SarahSanders-pr7rj 3 жыл бұрын

I love and appreciate how you always work with other youtubers with similar channels and reference their material, even before this March collaboration. I hope it helps all of you get more traction in the KZfaq algorithm, because you deserve it! You are such a good, thoughtful person!

@sabrinashafique9659 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dawn I really appreciate all your videos. My husband is an engineer and obviously does not share the eyes of a designer, he kept making fun of my purist / perfectionist / type-A attitude toward everything... until I showed him a couple of your KZfaq videos... Now he is on board! Although I'm a more of a 🐞 and he is a 🦋.... Having him on board makes a word of difference in my life!! I'm loving it. Thank you so much, Dawn !!!! Btw, I went to Architecture school for 5 years... And I have always been a passionate organiger. My husband and I are highschool sweethearts. Both of us recently finished grad schools and currently live in a one bedroom apartment ... now our apartment is much more peaceful and efficient to work from home as we have less stuff to manage. Love all your minimalist tips! 💕💕💕

@laurathronson667 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your inspiration:)

@thealhasanis 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos! I have a question: Please expound on the laundry room bins. Why is there a bin for socks for each kid, etc.? My assumption was this is where clean clothes go, maybe to be matched up/put away by family members. Just wondering the reason to see if it might work for us. We have a closet that is a laundry room / pantry / mud room / coat closet / entry way. Thanks for the tips!

@rachelglasier9677 Жыл бұрын

I just had my a-ha moment. I spent the whole video thinking well anyone could be organised in such a huge house with so many cupboards. Then I actually did the mathematics converted feet to meters, paced out the size of my house, and discovered that our houses are the same size. The difference is the inventory. Thank you for sharing your real struggles with this. It is too easy to filter for perfection watching minimalism videos on KZfaq. This moment has made me want to take charge of my mess.

@kaymurray8010 2 жыл бұрын

Dawn. Where do I begin? My husband died last year at 52. We had just moved into a new home a month prior. The house is not smaller but configured differently. Getting rid of our things made every day feel like another funeral. Finding your channel helped me let go of rooms of stuff. Not just boxes, ROOMS. I am no longer feeling guilty about letting it go. Your words about the season you are in made so much sense! I got rid of everything that did not fit my cabinets, my containers and two moving boxes full of clothes. Today I'm taking a break from purging and hanging curtains in my son's game room. I have been doing improvements that are achievable to remind all of us to look forward and remember life holds more for us, even without dad. Thank you Dawn for being the friend I needed. ❤

@salvease 2 ай бұрын

Oh, Kay! This must've been such a difficult time for you and your family😢 So many of us would've just fallen apart. Especially at such a trying time. YOU are an inspiration to all of us. I hope you and your family are doing well.❤

@brendamiller5785 3 жыл бұрын

"""does the dining room table collect junk? absolutely. ..it's a flat surface that doesn't move" lol so true

@madeline9042 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh. When Tom put the drill on top of the organized fridge and then looked at the camera is EXACTLY like my husband. 😂😂😂😂😂

@adrianagonzalez29 3 жыл бұрын

Mine too! Then he wonders where x item is later on. So I had to buy a catch all basket just for the top of the fridge for that very reason because things would either get lost or worse fall off the fridge

@bevwyckoff2451 3 жыл бұрын

Mine too!!! That naughty boy!!!

@bevwyckoff2451 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this! And now I can tell my husband he's a cricket. He's an engineer and designs down to one thousandth of a millimeter Sheesh. I'm all about throwing stuff in a bin. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME THIS

@peggyprose 3 жыл бұрын

Keep your washer lids UP when not being used. It helps prevent mold and mildew inside the machine. Truth! 👍

@BrandyandFreyja 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's great but my mom found a snake in her washer once. She lives in a really old house that didn't have a laundry room when she bought the house and added in her "back porch" that's covered and walled in with Windows. How the Snake got in I don't know.

@amelbaa0202 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same

@miarenee6703 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! I’d never heard of doing this. Thanks!

@paulanix7561 3 жыл бұрын

Also prevents rust

@katiethomas5889 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrandyandFreyja OMG! I hope she called animal control and wasn't hurt.

@katchathuff3287 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I have noticed...clear surfaces...calm mind! 😁

@arielleabel8718 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos might be TOO inspiring.... have a hard time getting through them since I keep jumping up to organize a new area that you bring to mind or inspire me in. 😂 thanks so much!

@ember1794 2 жыл бұрын

😆❤

@ashleyab89 2 жыл бұрын

Omg so true! Lol

@JH-mr2pn 2 жыл бұрын

Leave her on while you declutter a pile. It's like a background mantra of staying accountable.

@jo-annel.wright2975 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness for the pause button...

@LadyCourtney 2 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing! When ever I need motivation, I put on one of her videos and boom , 5 min in and I’m now decluttering

@mafisher3563 3 жыл бұрын

I love how honest she is about not being a neat freak

@Stephaniemickle 2 жыл бұрын

Same!! It’s so unrealistic for moms with small children, or just literally anyone, to be that perfectly neat and organized all at the same time lol

@carolynv8979 Жыл бұрын

Hi life-long neat freak here. It’s anxiety, it’s always been anxiety, clutter still accumulates, the work still has to be done, it’s not magic, it’s just stress.

@mariavittar6290 10 ай бұрын

Yes! I grew up as the messy one in my family, so it is lovely to know that there is nothing wrong with having a different style

@stephl5230 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed the guitar in your girls room in front of the furnace vent. I just wanted to mention that the dry air from the furnace can actually dry out the guitar and cause it too crack. Guitars can be hung from a wall quite simply by the neck with a guitar hook and that might be safer in your small safe. It's also always recommended to have a humidifier for your guitar. Guitar humidifiers are sponges housed in plastic placed either in the cavity or over the hole completely. Minnesota having similar weather to my Canada home, I thought it worth mentioning! Please ignore me if I made the wrong assumption, just wanted to help! Thanks so much for an awesome and informational video, I really love your content! Thank you!

@tamaraht.487 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate your time in noticing risk situation and explain guitar care 💓 Sincerely helpful info! Now I am aware to find out more about guitar care in the tropical climate we live in Might help solve the question of guitar smells odd 🤔

@kelseyd4196 3 жыл бұрын

"I just read the labels!" 🎶😎Go Corbin, go Corbin!😎🎶

@psymompa 3 жыл бұрын

Major secret: Less Stuff. Everything looks great! Thanks for sharing.

@awildandsimplelife 3 жыл бұрын

Agree! Less is more. ❤️

@sleepingwhale 3 жыл бұрын

The scene of your kids in the backyard got me all emotional.. they are so fortunate to have a big open space at home. ❤

@jmcast3195 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I live on a postage stamp in Los Angeles. We could always move to the country too though

@jonap5740 3 жыл бұрын

@@jmcast3195 You're lucky to have that choice!

@jmcast3195 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonap5740 do you not have the choice? It is cheaper.

@sleepingwhale 3 жыл бұрын

@@jmcast3195 sometimes life has a few too many complications for that

@jmcast3195 3 жыл бұрын

@@sleepingwhale totally! My life too. I only made my comment because it prevents me from feeling jealous. We all make choices.

@atroy1983 3 жыл бұрын

Tom’s face when he puts the drill on the fridge 😂😂😂

@oscarfelix1952 3 жыл бұрын

That look said 'Don't even go there.' Yikes!

@caseys.7804 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! My husband and I live in an one bedroom apartment so organization and less clutter are important. He would always make fun of me so I told myself to quit caring about organization and clutter for a week to prove to him that my systems work. Not even three days later, he apologized and told me to keep it up. 😂

@TheMinimalMom 3 жыл бұрын

This is AWESOME!

@cherylwebb8340 3 жыл бұрын

I very been showing my husband these videos to prove to him that people actually can and do live like this. And it's better!

@BarbaraDr2023 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous

@EnlightenedEndeavor 3 жыл бұрын

You have a very good husband. If he can admit he was NOT right, that is a true MAN!!!

@maggierobertson2962 3 жыл бұрын

I got a labelmaker for Christmas. My husband took one look at it and said "that's not for you, it's for me." That man knows me well.

@FaithandBibleAsmr 3 жыл бұрын

I love how pretty you have made your house without using a lot of decor so it looks so uncluttered and cozy. You are very, very gifted at that. It’s so makes me want to be able to make the break from a lot of the stuff that it’s taking me so long to get rid of because it’s so hard for me to part with. 😊😳Thank you too for just being so practical on this channel. I just love that as well! I have to tell you too that I just so appreciate how tender your heart is. You are a gift to watch. Have a great day. 😊

@fabienneroure9995 3 жыл бұрын

Well said!👍❤I totally agree!

@L.i.s.a.... 3 жыл бұрын

I agree ... Well said!

@sheiladyck5863 3 жыл бұрын

I agree as well!! 😊❤

@myway3050 3 жыл бұрын

I love what a few minimalists have said. Just decide what is important and keep that and let the rest go.

@ml6807 3 жыл бұрын

I have so much stuff (borderline hoarder). My mum died almost 5 years ago and i couldn't deal with a lot of her stuff so it's here too. I think I'm ready now. Wish me luck (and strength)

@nyahmanismommy 3 жыл бұрын

Discovered this channel almost a year ago when I lost my job bc covid. It helped focused my energy on letting go of useless stuff. Can't wait to do it again.

@nichole4055 3 жыл бұрын

A couple things that really resonated with me in the video is when you mentioned the person who manages the particular space gets to use their organization style. The other thing had to do with recognizing what season of life you are in and what works for you now. Great tips Dawn!

@bonitaquandt4862 3 жыл бұрын

"Don't stick anything under the bed." Best advice ever.

@sandyredmond2896 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh I have so much under mine 😩

@healthwithgrace2083 3 жыл бұрын

@@sandyredmond2896 you are totally right!

@jeanetteroyce213 3 жыл бұрын

I do store bins under beds for food can storage. Easy to pull out with twin beds.

@Prancer1231 3 жыл бұрын

Unless you live in a tiny place and there is nowhere else to put it. It's a good place to put seasonal clothes, Christmas decorations, etc.

@libbyblakely4871 3 жыл бұрын

Don't stick anything in the Attic!! We just cleaned ours out after not looking up there for 15 years...scary!! Our new motto, "If you put something in the Attic, you will throw it out 15 years later!"

@anng.r.687 3 жыл бұрын

You are an inspiration . I’m working on it. When i declutter and organize a drawer or cupboard, i open it several times a day just to stare at it because it makes me so happy! I can’t wait until my whole house is like that! 🦗

@jeanetteroyce213 3 жыл бұрын

MeToo Amen

@beve83 3 жыл бұрын

My sister is a designer and is helping me with my apt. I have done the same thing! Just staring with joy!

@crystaljesa816 2 жыл бұрын

Me tooo

@tia2484 2 жыл бұрын

SAME!

@virgiesexton5048 2 жыл бұрын

I do that too. My husband will ask me what am I doing? I always say I’m admiring my work because in a couple days it won’t look like this. Lol 😂

@simpleandhealthymama 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Ladybugs unite! Learning about this really is life changing, not just knowing my style, but understanding my Butterfly hubby and how I've been fighting a losing battle by tucking things out of sight. I'd rather have an open basket or hook he can throw things on than have it all dropped on the floor or furniture. Ahh, compromise. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us and for being honest that with four kids, it doesn't always look like that.

@Myeverydaywifelife 3 жыл бұрын

Some people confuse a messy house with a cluttered house. There is a difference, messes can get cleaned up quickly. Thanks for letting us know your house gets messy too. I am one of those people who love to organize. I don’t love to declutter though. The only thing that gets me through it is knowing I can organize after I declutter. 💜🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜🌿💜

@joleenhoeve8042 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dawn for another inspiring video! The “time will tell” bin was such an Aha moment for me. Thought I’d share a toaster tip, I keep mine in an old cake pan, makes it so easy to take in and out of the cabinet and it contains all those messy crumbs👍

@krosario3322 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@poodlegirl55 3 жыл бұрын

I keep mine in a pan that I use only on Thanksgiving. I need to keep that pan and need to store it so I might as well give it a job.

@poodlegirl55 3 жыл бұрын

@@EmilyDavidson-hd3qz we have a gluten free kitchen and I cook my bread in a pan too. My husband eat real bread toasted so that contains his crumbs and I let him own the toaster!

@natscrappersnotables 3 жыл бұрын

I do that in our trailer (camper)!

@debbiemohekey1509 3 жыл бұрын

A great tip I picked up from working in resthomes -keep the toaster, breadboard, bread and butter plates, a few knives and favourite spreads on a large tray and you just lift everything out of pantry or cupboard together and shove back as needed or keep on end of bench tidy and organised. Also keep baking ingredients in large bin, condements in same container ect. Lift in and out of cupboards as needed. No searching for things people might have stuck in stupid places and no running back and forward putting everything away after use. Wooden trays are easy to make and low sided plastic containers great in cupboards, fridge, bathroom, everywhere. Super great for messy people who struggle to put everything away after use.

@nancycerreta5629 3 жыл бұрын

Your home, its style and functionality is my favorite of all You Tubers.

@nickisuhl 3 жыл бұрын

Mine too! It's not too clinical but neat, homely and organised. There are various colours, but it's still nice on the eyes.

@alfienykabutler5919 3 жыл бұрын

Yes favorite design style

@MsHazza73 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing made me smile more than Corbin organising the junk drawer and reading the labels 🤘🏼⭐️🏆💪🏼 Oh, I wonder if Corbin’s a Cricket?! 🦗 😂

@Lodeenie 3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I was proud of him like he was mine!

@shantedewise7345 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@jonap5740 3 жыл бұрын

Yay Corbin! You have a lovely home, Dawn. Great to see the kids outside. One thing I wonder about is not having books on shelves that kids can see and reach. Books in homes promotes reading. I know your kids have books and read on their devices, but as a reading specialist, I know it's important for kids to see those books, and have easy access to them. It's very different from having reading material on devices. Thanks for the video. I enjoy each one as they come out.

@Mszscrapsalot 3 жыл бұрын

Dawn you have NO idea how much of an inspiration you are to me. I am so thankful that I found your videos. Thank you so much for showing us your reality.

@lovingsunshine3515 Жыл бұрын

“If it holds clutter, there will be clutter”. This resonates with me in my own household. I have to stop this urge to buy more storage cabinets and bins bc what I really need to do is declutter and stop bringing in shit I don’t need. Thank you for the motivation, I’ll be going through our basement now and go through all my homeschooling supplies we no longer need.

@MarielaMerino 3 жыл бұрын

Dollar tree bins are the best! the best tip that helps me stay organized is to have a home for everything ✨🙌🏼

@eileenlester4342 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! 🌞

@Fitiaosana 3 жыл бұрын

Me too 👍🏾👍🏾

@mallorywang5568 3 жыл бұрын

I love your house. Very bright, pretty and comfortable!

@louannhuber2651 3 жыл бұрын

1500 sq ft is small for 6 people so you have to be organized. It is adorable. Bright and pretty.

@shannong979 3 жыл бұрын

@@louannhuber2651 We have a 1550sf house for 5 people (only 2 bedrooms). There's a reason I'm watching her videos🤣. My kids are little, so every step I make is usually undone within a week. The biggest thing for us will be actually getting rid of things, including kids art projects (so hard for me to let go of). We put papers, clothing, toys aside to sort, donate, sell, etc. and then never get around to it and it causes so much stress.

@VioletJoy 3 жыл бұрын

@@shannong979 My kids are all adults now and I kept SO MUCH of their art work. Now I'm going through it all 25 years later. Ugh! What I finally realized I could do was take a picture of it and it was easier to toss. You might have already thought of that, but it's been really helpful for me.

@VioletJoy 3 жыл бұрын

Same! I love her home. So cute and cheery! 💙💛💙

@sabinenoucha2119 3 жыл бұрын

The label story is so funny !! Here I decided to put labels on all of the drawers in the house, especially for the children. And then, I thought : I am going to write them in English (we are French) so that my kids can learn some English vocabulary ;) Well, we'll see if that trick works !

@annejoyner3729 3 жыл бұрын

When I first started dating my now husband, I went over to help him get ready for a cookout that he was hosting. Honestly I was horrified that the house wasn't "ready" and didn't know what to do and he was outside mowing the yard so he wasn't there to ask. I opened a cabinet to see if they was even a little room that I could use to clean things up- because for me that means putting things away- and it was EMPTY, so were the closets. In 15 minutes I had everything put away, dishes going through a cycle in the dishwasher and I felt great. Twenty years later, we still have different organizational styles, but we make it work.

@cassierittenhouse7351 3 жыл бұрын

We are a family of 7 living in a mobile home (for now)😉, and I have found the best space saver is using shallow bins under the beds for clothes instead of dressers! And honestly each kid only gets one bin for all shorts, shirts, and pants. And then a separate small bin for underwear, socks, and pj's. We make it work!😁

@mrsalethajune 3 жыл бұрын

Literally spent last night searching for bins for this exact purpose! Did you use plastic ones from somewhere like Walmart that come with lids?

@lyndseystout4942 3 жыл бұрын

You should do a video where you show the mess. Mom's like myself with constantly messy houses would be encouraged 😂🥴🤪 (But I love your house and your tips, thanks for making these videos they're very helpful!)

@DogMomStephanie 3 жыл бұрын

My goal this weekend is to reduce kitchen inventory. We have too many pots/pans and glasses/mugs for only 2 people. Looking in those cabinets, which is at least once a day, has been a minor source of stress for a long time and I didn’t realize it until recently.

@lemons6407 2 жыл бұрын

Just a respectful opinion... You can just keep 2 of everything BUT You can also store the rest of the cups etc in clear boxes 📦and put them in the basement for future events & holidays.

@julias259 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like our house is like our purse....the bigger one you have, the more you find to fill it! I miss the days of a small house with only a few items. It is such a challenge to let go of years of items you thought you liked or needed. Thanks for all the encouragement and advice.

@cindywilkinson1610 3 жыл бұрын

And maybe I need to carry a smaller purse.....

@NLY1WAY4U 3 жыл бұрын

I love your analogy of the purse.....so true! In my effort to minimize I decided no big purse. What is in that purse anyway? Time to downsize!

@laimasher8915 3 жыл бұрын

Julia, I am sooo with you !!! I often think about 60-70th, when furniture was so simple and houses sooo organised and without any clutter. Green plants were very popular and dominant inside the living spaces. I was born in 1978 so I didn't see myself. But the old pictures from magazines and books tell everything. It's my wish 💕

@julias259 3 жыл бұрын

@@laimasher8915 It was a simple existence without clutter and easy to clean up

@ErikasHomeRefresh 3 жыл бұрын

I never knew the importance of labels, but with more people in the house I'm beginning to get it 😊

@rosmariekdittmer-jerzy1044 3 жыл бұрын

I like the way you explain 'organization', I wish youtube was around, you were around to help me when I was a young Mom - 1970 -

@amandabolain5 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh some days it feels like we will never get there... thanks for cheering us all on as we keep pushing to minimize our inventory 💕

@golcondee 3 жыл бұрын

When I declutter and I don’t know what to do with an item, I ask myself “what would Dawn do?”.... then I usually end up getting rid of it!

@springrain777 3 жыл бұрын

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@cindywilkinson1610 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣👍

@joang8010 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, exactly. 😊

@niniandsunny1353 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe we need those bracelets..lol WWDD?

@lucyelliott1095 2 жыл бұрын

@@niniandsunny1353 Haha. That’s a good one. 😉

@kelseyd4196 3 жыл бұрын

Bahaha! 🤣 The look on Tom's face as he set that drill on top of the fridge! It was like, "Yeah, that's right. I put it there!" You guys are so fun! 🤩

@nancyfeeser4653 3 жыл бұрын

Do you eat in your dining room? Do you have more chairs?

@natashyas4149 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you incorporated Cas' stuff here. True collaboration!

@lisaweiler1381 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the March Series, and congratulations on finding your clutter bug type. You perspectives have significantly changed my life. Minimalism is life changing and resonates in many aspects of our lives. Thank you Dawn, you are my favourite.

@victoriaorrico3 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the Minimal Mom Rocks!!

@stephp2988 3 жыл бұрын

this comment made my day! We are in complete agreement

@Fitiaosana 3 жыл бұрын

Me too 👍🏾👍🏾

@itsHeatherKay 3 жыл бұрын

Dawn- if you haven’t yet: check out Don Aslett who wrote “Make Your House Do the Housework” and “Clutter’s Last Stand” and more.

@allisonkemper5533 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe this has already been asked, but how do you deal with not having night stands or a dresser in your bedroom? Where do you put your glasses? Where do you set a water glass? Where do you set your phones to charge? Do you have an alarm clock?

@katiegomoll9084 3 жыл бұрын

Yes same question!!

@brroookkeee 3 жыл бұрын

Good question! We don’t have nightstands only because the bed we got has headboard shelves so we put our things up there but not having a place for your phone, water, clock, etc would be weird!

@aligator6823 3 жыл бұрын

what I do is I put my tablet which I use as my alarm clock on the other side of the room so I have to get out of my bed to turn it off so I don't just hit the snooze button and go back to sleep and for my water I put it in a insulated cup. sometimes I'll put it on the floor next to my bed but my baseboard has a swirly design so I can use the swirls as a hook and I hang up the Cup by its handle

@unitedheartsamerica5924 3 жыл бұрын

You could put bed pockets on the side of bed if you want to get rid of the nightstand. You could craft them out of pillowcases that match your sheets as the top layer of fabric. You could also take a woven throw rug, fold up to make a pocket, sew, and then tuck the other end under mattress. Voila! A pillow sham could do the same so it matches.

@irenebrower6036 3 жыл бұрын

@@aligator6823 j,vest

@irenehinojosa6629 3 жыл бұрын

It is so nice to see a cozy home where kids share rooms. It seems like everyone I know think each child needs there own space. I loved sharing my room with my sister when I was young. You have done a fantastic job decluttering your home. 👍🤗

@reneegagnier3226 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and the inspiration! Since weather was so nice, we had company yesterday to sit outside. Still wanted the house to look neat, and we were able to be "company ready" in less than 10 minutes. Felt so good and easy!!

@24carrotgold8 3 жыл бұрын

In the early 1980s, Sandra Felton published a book titled "The Messies Manual". I remember the "Spartan Messie" as one who maintains organization by not acquiring anything that needs to be maintained. Dawn really fits that definition. 🥰👍🥳

@AmandajHolt 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Dawn! Thank you for keeping me on track and bringing together all the Playlist this year for us to follow along with. Thank you for being real and showing its ok to be messy sometimes and be able to clean back up easier!

@sueyancey185 3 жыл бұрын

Well,..... minus the fact that she didn’t really show us the girl’s desks 🤔😘

@Jujulianap 3 жыл бұрын

Your house is so pretty! I love the blue! All that organization gives me peace 🌸

@user-mf4xc1dw5y 3 жыл бұрын

I live in the UK and our houses are generally smaller than in the US so this is really helpful especially the bins and the closet in the hallway. Our main problem is books, do you have bookcases we didn’t see? My husband won’t get rid of books even if he hasn’t read them for years. Our children read so much though because there are so many books in the house and we have no TV- seems maybe you don’t either.

@Markfamily11 3 жыл бұрын

I stopped buying books, we check out books at the public library for free. See if you can find one that your hubby would like to go to. He'll feel like a kid in a candy store and get you to return the books.

@user-mf4xc1dw5y 3 жыл бұрын

@@Markfamily11 so kind of you to reply. 💕Libraries have been closed here because of Covid for nearly a year now, having books around certainly helps with reading. I can minimalise all but books and your sorting ideas are great thank you. I recommend Toe by Toe for reading and Word Wasp for spelling help btw.

@kristiea3897 3 жыл бұрын

I am the same. I dream of having a library in our home one day. I love books and our children have everything to read! We are also homeschoolers.

@irinam8709 3 жыл бұрын

We adore reading and we have A LOT of books. I know it gathers dust and is a visual clutter but I couldn''t get rid of it...

@lisarivers1438 3 жыл бұрын

WooooW a round of applause to you DAWN !!! It all looks great and know it came with a lot of hard work and sweat but here you are with a wonderful ORGANIZED HOME 😊. I pray that one day I can do the same. Of course I have waaay too much STUFF ! and making decisions is EXHAUSTING but I hope it will happen for me one day .

@SimplyBeautiful516 3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend who also has sock bins for each of her children. They look forward to the separate sock sorting and matching days because they get a treat only used for that day and they get to watch a special show while they are matching. We all need motivation. 😁. With 6 kids that’s definitely time saving

@marysusa6985 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for gathering the group of KZfaqrs for another month's challenge. These are so great and I already followed some of the YTbrs and now have subscribed to few new ones as well. Loving the monthly series. Hope you do more!!

@elizabethandrus3848 3 жыл бұрын

My daughter is a Lady Bug!!! Hallelujah I get it now!! I'm a Tom; so I could never understand her. You are so proud in this video Dawn. Look at what your children have learned. Thank yoh! Elizabeth

@BFNLEO 3 жыл бұрын

LOOOOOOVE the idea of using the bins as gauges for amounts of clothing!

@sinaaaa123 3 жыл бұрын

Your home is so eye pleasing and calming! I could watch this every time I’m stressed out 🙌🏻.

@delite277 3 жыл бұрын

Your home has such a calming effect on me. Thanks so much!

@njmaryannez 3 жыл бұрын

And her voice too. Love Dawn’s chuckles.

@clairetitus6904 3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see food stored in your bedroom.

@kristinr1270 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing another series like the January one! It’s so helpful!!!!💗

@debbiericker8223 3 жыл бұрын

A place for everything, and everything in its place. And, no, the things don't put themselves away, no matter how many organizing, decluttering, and minimizing videos you watch. I appreciate that Dawn doesn't act like it's all magic. It does take effort.

@davidandamandaboots 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always such a treat, Dawn! Thanks for the inspiration!

@StellaClare29 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Corbin! What a dear sweet boy, nice job, buddy!! Great story for the win!!! 💗

@alongtheway3840 3 жыл бұрын

aah, i just love listening to you, just so genuine and down to earth, and the insights/life lessons/etc are relevant and meaningful. thank you!

@carmenn5609 3 жыл бұрын

I like the simplicity of your home. I've started to simplify and love it!

@Heather.C.ButterflySage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ongoing inspiration and for creating this wonderful series! It's helping me get unstuck and decluttered. Keep going!

@michellepate5612 3 жыл бұрын

I think you have the best balance of beauty and simplicity I’ve seen. Your home is so inviting without all the extra. Thanks for sharing!

@Wedow12 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your entryway closet. I’m going to copy what you’ve done. It makes such sense to me. I’m also a Ladybug. I HATE hanging coats on hangers. Love the hooks! I’m going one step further, as my husband and I are seniors, I’m going to put a little short bench seat inside the closet to sit on when we put on and take off our shoes. There’s no room in our condo entryway for a bench, so I feel it just might work! Keep those video’s coming!

@angiec8784 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE your videos! So inspiring and simple to follow! You are proof that a more minimal home still looks warm and inviting, not cold. Wonderful!

@acieperez2234 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, cozy and functional home. Thank you for the paper clutter ideas, so helpful! I look forward to watching your weekly videos!

@jennifercannadine3442 3 жыл бұрын

Of all the organisation and home videos I've seen over time, yours gave me several completely new (awesome) ideas. I'm so pleased I discovered your channel x

@Sonya_Barnes_On_Move 3 жыл бұрын

I love love love that you call it a season of life. I’ve adopted that mindset and it makes it much easier to transition to get rid of or acquire things!

@carolyneastman6095 3 жыл бұрын

It’s lovely....kudos to you.....Corbin did great organizing the drawer.....Tom’s look when he put the drill up....priceless!

@katiebates7164 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour and your honesty Dawn. ♥️♥️ Stay well!

@OneFellSwoopDesign 3 жыл бұрын

Dawn, thank you so much for your videos.... Makes me start thinking how I can improve areas of my home!

@angelstinebott 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful! Seeing all of the details of your organization kind of makes me feel like I can do it too. Thanks!

@caitlinbures4802 3 жыл бұрын

Tom is such a hoot! That smirk is priceless! Lol Great video and I’m so enjoying mega March motivation series! 😁

@AnneShirleyMarshall 3 жыл бұрын

If Marie Kondo had a home in the country like yours and four kids I don't think she could do any better!

@ps0195 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving visuals of everything. This was super helpful!!

@creativecorner8023 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Dawn! So inspiring! I just want to cry with thanksgiving and relief when I learn your ways! My eyes have teared up a few times!!!

@barbkandel777 3 жыл бұрын

Dawn, you have a lovely home and you have so many good ideas for keeping it organized. You are so right about keeping the inventory down. It's so much easier to keep clean.

@cheristump9404 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! I also loved the colors you have in your home.

@monamorgan8614 3 жыл бұрын

Number 1# tip, rename the “junk drawer” into the “Utility drawer”, it already sounds like a needed functional drawer. Junk sounds like it needs to be trashed doesn’t it 😁👍🏻

@njmaryannez 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! My utility drawer has the wax paper, foil & plastic wrap, a narrow container for screwdrivers, utility knife & vise grips, a hammer, measuring tape & stud finder along the back, and a tiny container of twisties & glues. I also have a small catch-all basket on the counter that gets emptied regularly.

@smokingrooves1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Love the curling iron bin trick! Thanks Dawn!

@MegLivingInsideOut 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! I'm so excited by both the organizational styles AND the home tour playlist!! Thank you so much, Dawn!!

@harmonymiller7999 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love love this!! Love the curling iron idea! Thanks for showing us your home!

@cindywilkinson1610 3 жыл бұрын

Although, I was *thinking *, why does Dawn have so many curling irons, straighteners....?

@aleithea2715 3 жыл бұрын

Great uplifting video. It encourages me to keep going, I just love your organising ideas. So pleased to see you are continuing to wear your uniform. I think it is a great idea and I find that it simplifies what could be a stressful situation. My uniform is white stripes with black or navy. I love it, thanks for your encouragement to give it a try.

@thekitchengarden3056 2 жыл бұрын

I like the step by step manageable approach Dawn takes. Makes it all possible!

@HomeschoolGlue 3 жыл бұрын

I think about your house a lot, Dawn! You are such an inspiration! I don’t know that I will ever have my house as minimal as yours but that’s the beauty of having our own styles, needs, and personalities! What works for one may not work for all. I’m so excited to dive into the entire playlist!

@MsAnemoi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clutterbug-test. Now I know at least why my husband drives me crazy.. I am a cricket and he is (of course) not. :D Thanks for your inspiration and all of those videos.. greetings from germany. :)

@deborahroper3694 3 жыл бұрын

You are an awesome mom. I was so impressed with Corbin (I hope I spelled that right) when he organized the junk drawer!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👋👋👋👋 “And that is magical “ to.quote you.

@andreamiller6200 3 жыл бұрын

Your house is truly a breath of fresh air and I come away from watching this video with such a feeling of peace!

@daniaatari4036 Жыл бұрын

u r an amazing humble person. love going back over and over again to watch your vid

@HHicks44 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't help but laugh at the fact that the husband puts his things on the fridge so she can't mess with them lmao!

@cherylwilmarth1220 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration! ❤

@sarastephenson2147 3 жыл бұрын

Dawn, thank you for communicating your home maker principles. it is a continuing journey and your approach helps make it fun and inspired. I continue to reduce our inventory and organise our home and it flows on to our business as well, here in country Queensland, Australia.