Decluttering and Moving Towards Minimalism | Dawn of The Minimal Mom | Episode 114
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At the beginning of a new year, many of us are thinking about decluttering our homes. That’s why I am so excited to bring you this …
I thought we were moving two years ago. I boxed up 90% of my house and only kept out what we'd need for 90 days. Guess what! 80% of things I packed away…I just donated!!! My house functions SO much better 💕 ( Try it)
Great information! I did this room by room a couple of weeks ago. I get things from others that they don’t want to manage but by giving those things to me to deal with I think they justify their own guilt. For example, my Mother gives me items that belonged to her various relatives. She doesn’t really want them yet she’ll give them to me because it belonged to aunt so and so. So I purged! Truckload after truckload. How freeing it is! I wish everyone good luck with this challenge. It’s hard but worth it in the end. Also having a friend to help that isn’t emotionally attached to your stuff makes it easier as well! Thank you for this episode!
My husband had a ton of t shirts he wanted to keep but never wore, so we sent off all of our sentimental shirts to be made into a blanket that we use in place of a comforter on our bed! It’s not Instagram or Pinterest looking, but it’s practical!
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Love this video!!! Thanks for doing this. Dawn is amazing, I love watching her videos, it’s nice to meet another YouTuber. I’ll definitely be watching you more!!
I LOVE that thought…. If this item were at the thrift store, knowing what I know now, would I buy it again? A LOT of things would be no. That’s a great way to know it needs to go.
What … No Drum Set? 😉
I had an ah-ha moment recently while walking thru a tourist attraction gift shop trying to decide which souvenir to take home with me. It occurred to me quite suddenly as I looked around that if I were walking thru a thrift shop back home, looking at these same items, I wouldn’t buy ANYTHING! It was such a pleasant revelation that I chose right then and there to walk away with nothing but happy memories and immediately felt at peace with that decision! It felt so GREAT to walk away with only good memories & no additional clutter! Thank you both for your inspiration!
Watching my two favorite you tubers talk to each other is so cool! I have always wondered if you followed each other. I enjoy your both so much. 💞
While I was listening to you both I sat in a chair and completely cleared out a double deep drawer just jammed packed with misc. no home items. Tossed, donated and kept just a few things. Thank you for the encouragement and helpful tips as I was decluttering.
My worlds colliding!
Why don’t ppl use the instant pot?
I’ve followed Dawn for over a year and have learned so much about approaching decluttering and purging!
My happiest memories from childhood are not with toys!!
So good. Thank you. Great practical habits.
I remember being shocked when Dawn said that all her kid's birthday cakes were Bundt cakes (in another video). Where was the arty shapes cut together to make a cool something or other cake? And then I realized that was the point. It's not important to her. And Bundt cakes with bright icing is quite lively and celebratory. I got rid of my cupcake tin. Cupcakes were a fantasy item, mostly, and I could always make something similar in little glass storage containers (for leftovers) if I needed to.
I watch this type of videos all the time when I am folding laundry or cleaning the kitchen. It is very inspiring and I feel like you guys are keeping me company.
I love that question- "Why weren't we taught this?" I sure wish we had a HS course with such a useful subject for life!!
What a great idea! To put an item “on clearance” in our home! We could grab “clearance bags” and then dispose of them in the way we deem best. Love this topic. Love these ideas!
You guys are such better people. I just say i don't know where it is or where it went.
I don't think people give themselves permission to change as your seasons in life change. Wasn't a wrong decision then but is now.
The real question is are we teaching our children to use these methods we are now learning.
I only keep inventory on items we use daily and running out makes life difficult.
Monthly inventory checks on all areas works for me. Less inventory takes less time to monitor.
With multiple kids i loved having a designated toy play room. Bedrooms were for dressing and sleeping or alone quiet time.
I totally agree that the boundaries of containing similar items works great for me. Simplified the declutter process for me!!
Love her! Watch all the time! Now watching you too!