5 Quick Things You NEED to Declutter Before Christmas!

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@TheMinimalMom Год назад

Thank you to Allform for sponsoring! Visit the link below or go to allform.com/minimalmom for 20% off any sofa of your choice! (Note: Our sofa is the color TEAL :) And thank YOU for watching! I hope you have a great day! - Dawn (Also, find links for anything that I mentioned in the video description!)

@brandijordan9969 Год назад

Dawn, I love the basement organization!! The shelves for your food storage with the wheels, can you tell me where you purchased those?

@SnowySpiritRuby Год назад

Does AllForm have any seat slope (back is lower than front, like normal chairs have)? From the pictures on their website, it looks like not, but it can be hard to tell based on just pictures, so I figured I'd ask someone who actually has one.

@eviewesner6231 Год назад

I'm so glad you found your red table cloth!!!

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

@@brandijordan9969 Amazon!

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

@@SnowySpiritRuby good question! Not really, they’re pretty flat :)

@darloonie9465 Год назад

Christmas time is not stressful for me at all. I have very minimal decorations (a Christmas tree for the living room and stockings for the mantel). I only buy for 4 people. We don't go to family get togethers. We just go to church on Christmas day come home, eat and open our gifts. It's very quiet and relaxing. I have decluttered all the drama from my life!

@sheiladyck4768 Год назад

Good for you!! I'm working on getting to where you are 😊!!

@rg-mi5hh Год назад

We had the easiest time putting up our tree this year ever. We put it away by labelling each color of tree codes. Put rubber bands around them. Only two strings of lights went on instead of four due to inflation. A few ornaments this year instead of all the special ones and it is ok. We put two landscaping lights in window for conserving electric and walla. Merry Christmas all.

@ritadyer3770 Год назад

That is my goal! I’ve scaled way back on decorating. We got a live tree from a farm in the mountains. My kids love the adventure of picking their own tree and haven’t gotten to do that in a few years. I’m not going to host any large parties or attend many. We will go on vacation in two weeks for a few days. I’m going to spread out my baking and other cooking instead of trying to do it all the week before Christmas. I’m not cooking a big meal for Christmas although my adult son wants some of “Mom’s” cooking. Lol! So I’m cooking for two of our adult kids this Saturday. All he asked for was ham, mashed potatoes, my creamed corn, and bread. My adult daughter wants banana pudding. All of that is pretty easy. I want to spend the rest of the month with my little ones, 9 and 11, stringing popcorn, making paper chains, baking and decorating cookies, and other fun stuff!

@soniachambers6460 Год назад

Yes!🫂💕💛

@stephandozzie Год назад

This is awesome!!!!! Way to choose what works for YOU!

@lisastaubly Год назад

I held onto outgrown snow bibs of all sizes, because one day I had several friends over and we got a big snow, and all their kids got to go out and play in it. I outfitted an entire homeschool playgroup (2 yrs to older teens) for a spontaneous day of sledding and snowmen, and fort-building. It has been probably 10 years since that happened. My kids are now 21 all the way up to 31, and I've held onto the snow gear year after year, just in case. It's a wonderful memory, but I needed to realize those years are behind me, and all the babies are grown. No one is coming. This is the year. It all goes. Thank you.

@rdb4996 Год назад

You'll be helping so many people with those snow clothes!

@nileslopez7385 Год назад

What a once in a lifetime opportunity! It might be a bit hard to let these items go but trust that the all the kid’s hearts will hold that wonderful memory /joy you gave with them, even if they’re grown. 💜 It’s a great story/experience that can be passed onto another kid w a lucky snow day!

@sarahjones5639 Год назад

What a wonderful memory!

@LizV6031 Год назад

Lol the first thing I thought was “She found the tablecloth!! Yaay!” 😂 I look forward to all your videos, especially the Declutter with me videos. ❤

@rpriestley Год назад

Same!!! 😆

@angielfrank1878 Год назад

I agree! I was so excited for you, Dawn!

@sarahm2566 Год назад

Me too!

@tracil7493 Год назад

Yay! That tablecloth has sentimental value. Good example of why we keep what we keep. Just love you so much! Merry Christmas!

@lynnb1226 Год назад

Me too! Now I want to know where she found it…..

@tomikotomihewitt657 Год назад

Dawn, I’ve been watching you for a couple of months. My house has been completely transformed! An unexpected occurrence is that I find myself being less neurotic and controlling. Getting rid of things and organizing has freed up some part of my mind. I can’t thank you enough for this!

@MichelleD1989 Год назад

YAYYY!! that is awesome 👌 ❤️

@janecusicscheller9784 Год назад

I've also been watching for about 2 months, and my house is slowly (but surely!) being minimalized down to a manageable amount of items. Thank you for helping me to make hard decisions more easily with your donations/trash bag/ quarantine box system. It works!!

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

Wow!!! This is so awesome to hear! Way to go!!!!!!

@NdnUrbanCat Год назад

So happy for you! Good job!

@rachelking7002 Год назад

Yes! Same here! She helped me think it through before making decisions on items throughout my home.

@christinazeff7963 Год назад

I did a huge declutter in the garage over the past year so I could park my car in the garage. My older son mentioned wanting to park his car in the garage too and he is willing to start looking at his stuff that is in the way. It is great to start hearing the young adults in my house noticing the difference decluttering is making. Thank you for the inspiration.

@irisbear9421 Год назад

I agree with this sentiment! I have teenagers and they've seen me working on my stuff...today, they were in the kitchen getting rid of a few expired items that they found! It's small, but a step in the right direction!

@way-cute Год назад

We park our cars in the garage too, and I'm always amazed to see folks with garages full of junk. Your car in all likelihood is the second most expensive thing you own (your house being #1, assuming you own it)- so I've always found it odd that folks will protect their junk to the detriment of their cars. But our garage gets pretty rough sometimes too. I can see how it would happen if you didn't have the habit of parking in the garage already.

@Jer.616 Год назад

I'm beginning to declutter, and have a long way to go (I've been married 40 years). But I realized something while watching this video (I watch you all the time)...we were never meant to own this much stuff.

@annaallen641 Год назад

You have nailed it - we were never meant to own this much stuff. Well said! 😊

@vivianhudacek1556 Год назад

Glad you found your tablecloth! I’ve done zero decorating for Christmas yet. I don’t like to do it too early. And I’m still decluttering. I do have a win to report: today en route home from the dentist I stopped at Target to get an item. I almost went into Five Below “just to look,” but decided not to. Then at Target, although I did allow myself a recreational browsing time, I left with just my intended purchase! Yay me!🎉🎉🎉

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

This is awesome Vivian! Way to go!!!

@angelaromolo6517 Год назад

Everyone around me seems to have all of their decorations and trees up. It’s only November 29. Why am I feeling anxious and behind schedule?

@nikkidale1270 Год назад

@@angelaromolo6517 also sone have 3 treees up...like wtf?!

@lauraann7816 Год назад

@Vivian Hudacek yay you is right- fight that temptation 👏

@pamelasimmons1689 Год назад

Way to go, that's so hard! I challenge myself to do that too and put the blinders on. I often failed, ha ha. Now I see it as a game, did I beat the advertising experts? Woo hoo they didn't get my money this time!

@sallydansereau1270 Год назад

My favourite quote this year is “The first Christmas was really simple. It’s ok if yours is too. I plan to further declutter and donate extra Christmas decor this week. We had a terminal illness diagnosis of a family member this November, it has really made us gather closer and think about what is really important.

@veronikab1607 Год назад

I am really sorry to read about the illness and totally relate. Glad you manage to gather closer together and focus on the valuable time spend together

@sherrytruitt2 Год назад

We have had the same in our family. I wake every day grateful for the day we have been given and then put a few more things in the donate bin. When you don't have to manage so much stuff, you can concentrate on what is truly important.

@rdb4996 Год назад

Same. Have seen that quote too and we have the same situation. Stuff is just stuff, it will not make you life longer

@dsmith9796 Год назад

Dawn, I thought of you as I decorated this past weekend. I love a fresh tree and how it smells but this year the prices are sky high and I just didn't want to drop a 100 bucks on a tree that wasn't taller than I am, so, I bought a fresh wreath and hung it over my mantel - same fragrance as a tree for 12 bucks!!! I decorated my china cabinet with my Christmas dishes and put out a few other of my nice pieces of Fitz & Floyd that I collected many years ago. Bought 2 very small poinsettias that I put in my kitchen window for a pop of red - 3 bucks on sale! And I gave away stuff. So easy and yet my house still looks festive. My only child is 29 so it's not like I have little kids that will miss a tree.

@karenharris3123 Год назад

We decorated last weekend and my husband was very concerned as he couldn’t find “all the bins” 😂 I decluttered over the past few years and I am pretty much down to the tree, one small bauble storage box and a small bin with our light up gingerbread house. It has been so easy to do the indoors! Just got the outside lights to put up which should take about an hour max!! Thank you so much for reminding me we don’t have to go overboard! I am ready for Christmas- presents bought & wrapped, except for homemade ginger cookies! - and I can enjoy the season!😊

@patsloyan9755 Год назад

I love getting rid of “ STUFF!” It’s my husband who wants to keep everything. 🤦🏻‍♀️ But , thanks to you and your videos, he is slowly coming around. We donated blankets, quilts and towels to the Pet Shelter. I donated afghans I made to the Assisted Living / Hospice. I must admit, I’ve been doing most of the decluttering when the Husband isn’t home. Big difference and he hasn’t even noticed. My house is getting so neat and tidy. Thank you soooo much for these videos. I don’t ask or make my husband watch. I just have the volume up as I clean , cook , etc… He heard a few things ( from your video and said “ That’s a good idea.” ☺️😉

@NaomiC336 Год назад

Our granddaughter came over and helped us bring Christmas decor from the basement. It looks so nice in our house and so thankful for her help.

@FilippaSkog Год назад

I recently had a chance to donate to Ukrainian fugitives and wow, did I let go of a lot of stuff. We’re highly minimised but I went through our entire home and just donated pretty much everything we’re not using. It’s a whole other thing when you know someone’s in real need. For example, like you Dawn, I’ve been hanging on to some things in case we have another baby… but I’d much, much rather have a baby be warm right this moment than hold on to things I’ll be able to pick up when I need it anyway. Also had a couple of boxes of kids’ clothes and toys to sell in our local yearly second hand fair but again, just donated it instead. I would’ve gotten a dollar or so a piece and that’s money for sure, but their need is sooo much bigger than ours. We’re not rich by any means but we do have basic security. These poor people have nothing. It was a wonderful feeling to pack all the things and know that little boys and girls would be warm and happy this winter.

@juliequates9529 Год назад

I believe you meant refugees, not fugitives. But yes, knowing people have nothing can benefit from our excess is such a blessing.

@aorchard7 Год назад

Refugees, not fugitives.

@kimneves5578 Год назад

And this, Filippa Skog, is what Christmas is really about, isn’t it? What a blessing you are!!

@meganbetts8191 Год назад

Straight after watching this i went and decluttered all christmas decorations that i didnt put up this year.

@spiralflash6169 Год назад

I donated a LOT of seasonal decor this year when I moved, but held onto too much because I wasn’t sure what I would want to use in the new larger apartment. For example, I went from 2 windows to 13, and had been gifted several battery operated “candles” which I thought would look lovely in the windows. However, my building is old and I had to put plastic on the windows, making the sills unusable. I’m not sure yet if I will donate them or use them when the plastic comes off. But I love the idea of decorating, then donating what is left! I’m a widowed senior, so don’t want to go to a lot of trouble to decorate and undecorate. A few simple items make a big difference, and the rest can bless someone else!

@melissadavis4981 Год назад

The part about spending quality time with our lonely kids really got to me because I find myself lately having "no time" or very little time to play with my 4 year old and every night I go to work and instantly miss her and wish I spent my day focusing more on her rather than cleaning or whatever (today was online shopping for toys for her cousins).

@ednarose86 Год назад

I thought I was going to be RUTHLESS with my Christmas decor this year. To say "if I don't use it, it's GONE! You're outta here!" and get rid of a ton. Then I got in the attic and started handing down the Christmas boxes. Felt like a clown car. 37 totes/bags/boxes ............ Yes I know, WHOA!!!!!! I couldn't believe it myself. But I started decorating and have used almost everything. Keep in mind, that includes the Christmas tree, the 4ft tall Santa, tree ornaments, garland. I have a Christmas Village set, I decorate on top of the kitchen cabinets, and in the basement, and along the staircase, I decorate outside so there's a red truck that's the size of a tote by itself, there's a 4ft rattan snowman, lights, wreaths. But it's a time of year that it doesn't feel like clutter and honestly makes me and my family happy. During a time where it's cold and gets dark before you even get home, I welcome the lights and decorations.

@texasmimi5566 Год назад

The idea of decluttering is to use what one has, and not have it take precious time, space and resources to manage it. Sounds like you have it down pat, you use everything and enjoy it and it is not problem to manage or store. In this case, enjoy all you have. If and when it no longer brings you joy and happiness, and you dread getting it all out or put away, THEN it is time to seriously think about decluttering. Blessings to you this Christmas season!

@Shazdog123 Год назад

I put stuff on marketplace and if it’s not sold in a week, then it goes to charity. As I get older, I find that space becomes more important than the items I haven’t used in years or forgotten I had! X

@lorettazaharias9692 Год назад

Hurrah! Red Tablecloth once was lost, but now is found!!!

@jukes243 Год назад

I'm doing just the opposite. I'm filling a bin with warm thermals, socks, hats, gloves, and scarves. Winter is supposed to be rough this year. I want to be prepared not just for our family but for our neighbors (especially the elderly) as well. Keep warm! everyone. Happy holidays! Glad you found your grandma's tablecloth, Dawn. :o)

@flynn1a Год назад

An older friend has just moved into assisted living. For all of her adult life she collected fancy Christmas paraphernalia. She enjoyed showing it off to her friends. Her friends patiently oohed and ahhed over her stuff but in reality had no sentimental attachment to her stuff and mostly thought about how much effort it took. Now her kids don’t want any of it and she doesn’t have room to display it. It all has to go. Boxes and boxes of expensive stuff. Sometimes I think we delude ourselves with our Christmas decorating.

@ritadyer3770 Год назад

Yes. And not just for Christmas stuff. It’s everything. Someday the things we collect or love will mean nothing to those left behind. I realized that when my mom passed. She had tons of carousels and angels and other stuff. It was cute but just clutter. I’ve let most of my Christmas stuff go. My kids have way too many decorations for their rooms and that is after we went thru it back in the summer and got rid of lots of their stuff. My 11 year old has a huge nutcracker collection. He won’t part with any of them. Lol!

@dsmith9796 Год назад

You hit the nail on the head!!!

@happynanna4749 Год назад

BUT…she didn’t buy them for OTHER people. She bought them to enjoy herself. Sooooo, if that goal was achieved, what’s wrong with her collecting them? If no friends or children want them, just donate them. Someone else will want and enjoy them! No harm, no foul.

@flynn1a Год назад

@@happynanna4749 In this case, it seemed that she made the effort for her family and friends; not that she loved having all the things around for her own enjoyment. That’s why I say sometimes we delude ourselves thinking we are making others happy, or impressed, with our decorating. I do think, like Dawn says, it’s activities together that may mean more than decor.

@vivr662 Год назад

I am so relieved you found the tablecloth. I love the story of it (gifted from your Grandma) and the way you use it for celebrations and how such a simple item can invoke such special memories. Some things turn a house into a home and your red tablecloth does just that. Lovely to see it back where it belongs.....

@Lovemykids46 Год назад

With the “how hard is it to replace” question, something that I struggle with is knowing I would have to spend money. So holding onto stuff has a frugality component for me. I do have way too much stuff, but that’s a hard one for me to overcome.

@debbienorris4343 Год назад

We ask ourselves if we can replace it for less than $20 at Walmart. If so then it is no longer cost effective to store something we aren’t using. This has especially helped my husband let go of the small things!

@monicayoung42 Год назад

I have decluttered so much and many things include items I may use one day. It’s been over 2 years now and I have never had to buy a replacement.

@tiffanyrich9135 Год назад

There was real concern about the tablecloth. 😂 Glad you found it!

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

I had no idea!!! I'm so glad I found it, it really does make our house feel like Christmas ;)

@Cmallon81 Год назад

Great tips! I usually do a pantry clean out when the Boy Scouts do their food drive. I don’t give them expired/about to expire food. But, it allows me to get food I ended up not using as much of as I thought I would to people who have use for it. I love keeping my sentimental Christmas items in my regular Christmas storage boxes, but for me it’s mostly just Christmas cards. Almost all of my ornaments have been gifted by friends and family so putting up my tree is always a really special, emotional time of the holiday. I like to take breaks hanging ornaments and look through old cards from my grandparents and others who are no longer here with us.

@monsefranco1719 Год назад

When you said "our kids are drowning in stuff & what they are desperate for is human connection" 🥺 So true! Im so glad I found your channel! I now know this is the right way to go

@victoria9663 Год назад

I love how kind, gentle, inspiring and encouraging you are Dawn!

@lfmccune Год назад

I love your videos!! Two mind-blowing moments for me were: 1. Reminding me that Compassion neutralizes negative emotions. If I can feel compassion for the unknown person who can truly use and enjoy something I currently have and don't really need, I no longer feel any fear of parting with that thing. 2. I'm going to quote you so anyone reading this can copy and paste as needed: "Our kids are drowning in stuff, and what they're so desperate for is human connection. For uninterrupted time with you." I used to feel bad about giving gifts to children that "forced" their parents to be involved, rather than something the child could just play with on their own to "give the parents a break." I have seen videos where children were asked to choose between a toy and time with their parents, and they chose to have time with their parents. 💔 This year I have a new great-nephew, and I was feeling a bit anxious about one of the books I got him for Christmas. It's how to teach sign language to your child so they can communicate through signs until they're able to master speech. I was concerned that it meant the parents had to be involved and spend time with the child. (BTW, I'm 61 and don't have kids). I have no regrets now! Not only will Emilio and his parents be able to learn simple sign language they can use with each other and any hearing impaired people they meet, but they will be spending much needed time together in the process. Thank you again. ❤

@leannacoyle-carr9925 Год назад

Thanks for the inspiration, especially the reminder to donate food to nourish hungry neighbors. My three-year-old watched along with me today. She asked me to let you now that (1) we've decorated our Christmas tree and (2) "I have what I need!" We're grateful that our whole family benefits from your example!

@tinatacklesit1448 Год назад

My husband and I downsized last year, moving from a 6 bedroom to a 2 bedroom. We got rid of a lot, keeping what we felt we would need in our new place. Even still, I am losing and misplacing things which wastes time and frustrates. As I pull out our holiday decorations, I am offering them to our grown children and then any extra gets donated. I am also once again going through clothing, bedding, dishes, decor, to freshen up our new space and to hopefully be more manageable. Thank you for always encouraging...

@kaythompson8721 Год назад

I finished my Christmas decorating today! Now for wrapping the presents. Our gift giving is limited to our 3 (adult) kids, son-in-law & 2 grandkids. All the adults have given me a list of what they WANT. If I'm going to give a gift...it has to be well received & wanted!! I'm so glad there are not more gift exchanges among other family members/close friends. Getting together, having dinner at restaurant, is much nicer.

@estherplaster9168 Год назад

I declutter/tidy up our pantry every few months. One thing I a started doing about 2 years ago when I found Dawn and began implementing her methods (along with Dana and Cass!) - is taking a black sharpie and writing the expiration dates on the top of cans and other items. It's been so helpful to cut down on food waste!

@lisam5744 Год назад

I have PTSD and had a lot of anxiety around the holidays/decorating. Many years ago I went minimal on my Xmas decorations for my own health. I'm better now, but still keep decorating to a minimum. A lot of folks like me do decluttering/minimalism because it helps to keep their anxiety triggers lower.

@tracil7493 Год назад

I have that too. My heart goes out to you.

@daisybuchanan5378 Год назад

Looks great Dawn. I decluttered my Christmas and all Holiday decor over the past year, and now it’s so much more fun for my kids to help. My newly married daughter chose a few items for her new home, and it’s nice to see them there and know I didn’t burden her, she chose them. It is not a dreaded chore to put away holiday decorations anymore either. Thanks!

@tedroberts19 Год назад

Thrilled about the table cloth - I wonder where it was!!

@valerierogstad3626 Год назад

Even though I am in a different season of life than you are (much older) I never fail to take away some great tips from your videos. Not to mention a hefty dose of inspiration. It's amazing how I have your advice in my head as I go about my own decluttering journey. THANK YOU for all!

@tgayer1 Год назад

Yes, I was just quoting Dawn to a coworker today when she was complaining that the sweater she was wearing was not a good fit and she wished she was wearing something different today. I told her to get rid of the sweater so it doesn’t stay in her closet and mock her!

@dsmith9796 Год назад

Same here!

@jmmatt7 Год назад

Hi Dawn, just wanted to thank you!! I decluttered and pared down Christmas decor last year. Yesterday we got things out to decorate and it was quick, easy and fun!! No "leftover decor" to make me feel guilty it only saw the light of day and then got packed away for a future time - so glad I donated it all last year and hope that someone else enjoyed it! May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas season! Hope you are blessed as much as you have blessed all of us!

@roser6963 Год назад

I appreciate your videos and love your advice. The problem for me is I grew up dirt poor and always hungry. I tend to hold on to stuff for far too long. Also, I have so much food in my house. Like it’s ridiculous. We have so much that every six months I rotate and take out everything that will expire within the year and let my adult kids go through it for their homes. Then I give the rest to my mom or my husbands coworkers. So at least we don’t throw it away I guess.

@juanitaglenn9042 Год назад

I feel like you are the donation place. I used to do the same sort of thing. I would collect food, crafty things, kid equipment, whatever. It had to be in good shape. Then when there was a birthday, whallah, gift already there, someone comes for lunch, bango, food. and if friends, family wanted anything, it was there to give. I've had friends run into hard times and so I invite them over to hang and send them home with pantry staples, extra produce in summer, activities for the kids. I was there at one time, completely broke, not knowing if I could afford anything(or find anything if I could afford it) so I collect. I actually find I don't know what to do with myself if I don't have extras around to give away. Lol. I have nicknamed myself 'The Minimalist Hoarder'.

@roser6963 Год назад

@@juanitaglenn9042 I love your nickname! That’s awesome. Oh my gosh how did you ever get a handle on it? Also I feel like you must be a blessing to all of your friends and family. How amazing that you look out for them.

@juanitaglenn9042 Год назад

I don't think I ever really have a handle on it truthfully. It HAS been awesome being able to give for sure:) I collect and then I get overwhelmed and drop stuff off at thrift, at the end of my driveway with a free sign, have a yard sale, and then I start collecting again. I never buy full priced stuff, even for myself. I think from being on the low end of money for most of my life, I thought almost everything was frivolous, so ONLY if I found stuff secondhand, super clearance, and I ABSOLUTELY had to have it, I bought it. I still have a hard time giving up 'free' stuff. I can totally relate to too much food in the house, but there again, food can be so expensive so we used to have to drive 2 hours to the city and stock up about once or twice a year. Now gas is atrocious, so I am not going to be in the habit of going to the store much. I eat whatever I have even if I don't like it...some things like that I still can't really get over. Waste in my house is an absolute sin! Lol. I have this very big tug of war in my being that trusts God will take care of me and then going, well he entrusted me with funds, possessions, etc, and maybe I'm not supposed to waste any of it, so use it or give it away as much as I can. Pffftt....I sound like a headcase😅 I truly have everything I need and then some, at this point in my life. I am so grateful every day of my life that God DOES take care of me, and I do feel like if worse comes to worse, and I end up with less than before, God has captured my heart and that is truly all I need.

@irisbear9421 Год назад

I have the same struggle...it's about security, but ends up being too much stuff (in my experience at least)

@LisaCSwain Год назад

Dawn, you've really touched my heart with this video. Paul, my better half, is better about going to church than I am. A few years ago, he called me during mass and asked me if we had any extra hats, coats, scarves, etc. A lady had walked to church with no coat... after he picked up what we had, he took her to goodwill. She found two coats that she thought were pretty and he told her to have both. I couldn't have been prouder for his loving nature. Much love from our family to yours!

@pippas5808 Год назад

I have been through times of abundance and times of need. During the times of need, I have never lacked anything that I TRULY needed - God has always provided through the kindness of others. In times of abundance, I pass on what I don't need because I feel like God might be wanting me to be the one who gives to someone else this time! "Cast your bread upon the waters..."

@deniseharwood9521 Год назад

I love this.

@irisbear9421 Год назад

I was planning on decluttering my decor, and I probably still will, but I was shocked to find that I now only have 1 bin of decor! That's amazing for me lol

@elizabethsokol2545 Год назад

This video really resonated with me. My niece stopped by and left with two end tables and a number of vintage items. Instead of enjoying the empty space, like everyone else who declutters, I felt scared, anxious and found myself grieving the furniture. Now, that I have had time to work through my feelings, I am starting to enjoy the additional space. I was also overjoyed to find two items that I needed and thought I decluttered, simply because I don't want to buy replacements. My online sales are not going well, but I'm going to stick with it. People might be more motivated to buy used after Christmas.

@jennisalyers Год назад

Glad you found the table cloth

@peanut6265 Год назад

Always have a give away going when full it goes to someplace that needs it more then us.Feels GREAT........

@dig1272 Год назад

I love the idea of a separate bin for sentimental holiday items. That's brilliant!! I can't believe I didn't think of it. I'm going to do that this Christmas!!!

@bananie2383 Год назад

You inspired me to get into my closet today and donate all the things I do not wear. Enough is enough! Thank you, Dawn.

@heathervertolli5646 Год назад

I never thought about having a sentimental Christmas bin, thank you so much for that tip!! I plan on doing that this weekend. I have some Christmas decor that I just can’t part with and have extra empty bins. I will definitely pull those sentimental pieces out of the normal decor bin and and make that separate bin!!

@nancydowns7662 Год назад

Last year after I’d decorated for Christmas I set aside a trash bag of things to be donated. This year, when I pulled my Christmas decorations out, there was the bag tied up and clearly marked “donate” so I was able to drop it off without the fuss or pain or looking through it all again. I have no idea what was in that bag which tells me it’ll never be missed. Thanks, Dawn, for the inspiration and encouragement you provide!

@happynanna4749 Год назад

I did the same!

@isabelcasillas4856 Год назад

Corbin & Gage were sssooo little🥰 continued blessings🙏

@IamSnowbird Год назад

I just donated 2 big boxes to Restore, one big bag to GW, and a box of food to a local food bank. I've already started another donate box. Also, I started a time will tell box of kitchen items.

@natalieeubank4533 Год назад

I would suggest you donate to your local church vs goodwill they will be able those items much better than what goodwill csn

@jesusislord2457 Год назад

Drawing names with everyone makes the gift giving so much easier on everyone, especially in this economy. Doing this at the Thanksgiving table while most everyone is there also helps.

@jamieleach9322 Год назад

Recently gave extra winter gear and blankets to group that helps unhoused. And totally agree about food. Our refrigerator and cupboards are often close to empty when I head to the grocery store each week. I guess we'll be in trouble in the zombie apocalypse. 😉

@emaleegraf5791 Год назад

Just starting the video and your dining table looks so festive - You found the tablecloth! Yay!

@angielfrank1878 Год назад

I love the idea of relying on your community!We have donated so many items to our local Buy Nothing group in the last 2 years, and there have been a few occasions that our family has utilized this resource as well. ♥️

@melissamoeller9608 Год назад

Thank you for this video. It was so helpful! Remembering that we as women are wired for safety and security is a good point. For those who have been through trauma, it can be even more challenging. But, ultimately empowering.

@peggymacmichael9788 Год назад

Just moved and now we have waaay too much Christmas decor. Following you and when you say it, it just makes so much sense. I will be unburdening myself of all the decor we had for a large house and only keeping the most sentimental for our smaller home. Ty

@d14551 Год назад

I had so much of a certain line of holiday decorations that I had given up even putting it out because it was such a big job. This year I sold or donated 80% of it. And now the 20% I have left is out on display and I smile at it every time I see it. Your videos were playing many of the times I was working on decluttering, so thanks!

@amandadavis5658 Год назад

Dawn, I know your heart is in opening your home to foster children. I want to tell you thank you for opening your home to us (your viewers)!!! I know you want to teach and show love to them, but in the meantime you are doing that to us (your viewers)!!! I know God has His timing for your family, but in the meantime, the effect you are having on your viewers, their families and their homes, is profound! Thanks for all you do!!! ❤️❤️

@spiralflash6169 Год назад

I am amazed at how much easy impact that tablecloth makes!

@thezebracutie15 Год назад

I've been watching your videos for a few years now. We have moved multiple times in the last year with two toddlers, and even if we're only somewhere for a few months it's insane how fast we accumulate. Our house was 2400 sqft and we have settled in a 1200 sq ft condo and gotten rid of 85% if not more of our belongings and I still feel like the walls are closing in sometimes. I appreciate your encouragement to declutter even further! It feels like there's always too much nowadays!

@jodeeclarklompa852 Год назад

I could watch you all day! Your energy is contagious.

@tanyajohnston8262 Год назад

Very happy you found your table cloth.

@mianeculcea6789 Год назад

You helped me to have a wonderful organized home. I decluttered and now I can easily manage my home to be always clean and organized. T'hank you.

@kathiparshall8094 Год назад

That was a great video. I feel the same way about the security of having things especially the food stock. Thanks Dawn.

@fionasharp595 Год назад

The toys thing is something we have done for years, and the winter clothes and food. But the Christmas decorations has always be hard for me to pare back. However this year we did it - we have two boxes of baubles which we have kept and we have outdoor reindeer etc that we keep but I had endless things that I bought thinking one day my family would like them - and they have stayed in their boxes 🙈 However, after watching you now for a couple of months I realised that it was not only okay to donate all of these things it was actually going to feel good in so many ways - and it did 😀 so thank you and happy holidays to you and your lovely family.

@CathRas95 Год назад

I de-clutterred and minimalized christmas stuff last year. Looking forward to christmas more this year because of it.

@kch4580 Год назад

After getting to watch you for a fourth Christmas I’m still learning new tricks and tips as I’ve added kids and moved house and became a stay at home mom. Hope when you feel like you’ve covered it all, that you know your videos have a different feel every time, so special

@MySweetSammy Год назад

Christmas presents purchased - check! (paid cash!) Wrapping finished - check! Decorating done - check! Christmas cookie baking - Dec 16 with my son's new bride! I say bring on the dancing elves and Christmas carols!

@jeanmcintyre4662 Год назад

Yeah!!!!!You found the tablecloth. 😄 Thank you for sticking to the theme of decluttering. I am encouraged to keep going with my decluttering process. I've had to stop listening to some of my favorite utubers for this season because my focus needs to remain on decluttering and not purchasing. Love the ideas you've given for gifts that are consumable. I make grape or strawberry jelly every year and give it for Christmas gifts. I also make cookies to give away and use cute celfane bags. I love getting flavored coffee and kitchen towels. Thanks again for all you do to encourage us. God bless you.💕

@pamp212 Год назад

I have been following you for a couple of years now. And last year I actually labeled bins of Christmas decorations as “not used in 2021” Coupled with this year’s advice with put out your most meaningful Christmas decorations, I realize I have a far more than I want to manage so there are several huge bins that are being donated. One less decision next year!

@HoneyQueenHarmon Год назад

Thanks to you and your channel I have gotten rid of 25% of my Christmas decor this year and that feels good! I also ordered the chalkboard labels and my totes look fantastic in my storage area…all thanks to you! Decluttering is a “sigh of relief“ for the soul and for the home! From one Midwestern girl to another, thanks for your coaching, Dawn.

@angelas.1422 Год назад

The tablecloth is back!!!! So happy you found it!

@cynthiaslebodnik6945 Год назад

After I decorated the tree and house I went through those left and took them to the Goodwill. I did buy a little vase with greenery and poinsettias for a table in my foyer. Felt good.

@tammyblankenship6786 Год назад

You have really changed my mindset. I have decluttered more than I ever have before. Thank you, Dawn!

@BrilliantLove2 Год назад

So glad you found the table cloth lol

@cindyhand3008 Год назад

Am I the only one who was super relieved to see the red tablecloth?🎉

@LaMaiCreateStyle Год назад

Very helpful question that I need to start asking as I declutter. A lot of my stuff is replaceable ‼️This video was so helpful

@shannona5377 Год назад

Totally true for me... we were talking about scaling back alot on gifts for us adults... I was thinking how Christmas always felt like a time I was cared for. My gifts were some wants but also things I needed... clothes, boots, etc. Now I usually can just buy those things when I need them... I don't have to wait for a holiday. So it really rings true why we can scale back on physical gifts for kids. They have so much more access throughout the year than we did growing up and it does seem like the job has switched to being a gate keeper to keep stuff out and ensure they have an environment where they can thrive.

@cindylou82kingdom36 Год назад

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. The red tablecloth!! Hooray! 😁🎄👍🏻

@tamarafrancis8470 Год назад

Dawn I saw a short video showing how to make the gingerbread houses. Ow I can't find it. Can you share the link? My sister and I are gifting this experience to our grandchildren and great neices and nephews for Christmas. No more toys to clutter their homes! Thank you 😊

@hannahbentson9374 Год назад

Yes! I need to go through our winter gear. You also made me think with the snow pants like if you did need them again so many people would easily pass along a pair. This also gives others the ability to help and bless you too.

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

YES, well said!!!!

@kathyhirsh9687 Год назад

In my group of friends, I was famous for being the mom who hoarded kids snow gear. We used to take an annual ski trip with friends, over the years, I took in a lot of hand-me-downs (snow pants and parkas especially). This season, I FINALLY decluttered it and found people that needed it. It made me feel relieved

@spiralflash6169 Год назад

Good point about women and security! It really hits home! ❤

@marilynndesilva7620 Год назад

One average size tote holds everything but the tree stand, porcelain nativity set (in its own protective box) and wooden tabletop Christmas carousel. Other than those three items, if it doesn't fit in the tote either it goes or something else goes to make room. No exceptions. Also donated all wrapping paper and only use gift bags with tissue paper. Call me lazy, but it's hassle-free. It has taken me a lifetime to make Christmas the enjoyable holiday it is meant to be instead of a month-long stress-fest.🎄🙌🏼

@ArrowHillCottage Год назад

Decluttering this time of year is SO important! Thanks for all the great tips!

@gc6340 Год назад

Where did You buy your Afghan?

@gc6340 Год назад

I love the gingerbread village

@McCracken257 Год назад

I an happy to hear that you found the red table cloth. Thanks for another great inspiring video!

@bethheerten1132 Год назад

You found your red tablecloth! YAY! I found the remotes to the flicker candles we put atop the hutch!YAY!

@goconnor0304 Год назад

Also glad you found the red tablecloth. Because of Christmas decluttering I do have less to pull out. I 'Christmased' the apartment on Saturday. I took away all the everyday tabletop ornaments (put them on my bed) and sat with that for a while. I am definitely not a minimalist - I found it too bare for my liking - but in January I will need to figure out what items can go, as it can feel too cluttered. Next I put all the linen items on tables, rails or in drawers. I then put the tabletop items I have. I really do like what I have and treasure them. I have a fake 24" tree that I put together. By then I was beginning to feel fatigue and the overwhelm of decorating. It just took me longer than usual. But it would have taken longer if I didn't declutter. And of course, I still have left-over items to donate - which is great! Oh and my everyday tabletop ornaments get moved into the Christmas boxes and put away. Overall I am happy with how warm my decorating feels to me. Now to put on Christmas music starting Dec 1st and schedule caroling! 🎄🎶

@organizedchaoslife Год назад

Yay! So glad you found your Grandmother's tablecloth! ❤️

@SnowySpiritRuby Год назад

The tablecloth was shown in one of your other videos that you posted after the one where you talked about not being able to find it, so I knew you had already found it, I was just waiting to hear where it had been. I personally don't do any decorating for Christmas, partly because my cricket brain can't tolerate anything different or additional being out (my visual clutter threshold is extremely low), and partly (mainly) because I'm never at home around Christmas anyway (not married and no roommates, so no husband or kids) - I always spend Christmas break at my parents' house. I do have some special ornaments (4 total), but because I don't decorate (there's also zero room for a tree in my small house), they live at my parents' house and go on their tree, so I still get to enjoy them.

@charlenearmel8228 Год назад

Hi Dawn 🙂 I just started today with Christmas decorating. I only went through one tote and used all that was in it. I plan on decluttering Christmas decor. I'm the type that gets sidetracked if I go into another room. So for this reason I decluttered more things in my kitchen! Thanks for the tips etc. I'm enjoying decluttering more than I thought possible 😉.

@irenedow5665 Год назад

From a daycare teacher, in January children grow up a size and snow clothes and boots. Either make sure the snow clothes are loose in November or have one size up in the ready. In January the stores and used stores don’t have these things anymore. Very hard to replace and children suffer.

@CindyClough Год назад

Good news about finding your tablecloth!! Thank you for giving us 5 areas in which we can easily declutter some items. At this time of year, I know some things need to go in order to have more peace and organization, but it's more difficult to find the time to declutter. You've made it a bit easier.

@simpledeliciousfoodie3476 Год назад

What kind of Christmas games do you play with the family? Our family is trying something new- no gifts for adults (unless it’s homemade). We are ramping up on festive home based things.

@Texasmom Год назад

I’ve been going through my closet ( thanks to your inspiration) and it’s so freeing. Love and blessings from Texas.

@morgan.mccrea Год назад

Yay!!! Your tablecloth has returned! That's so happy. Thanks so much for the extra perspective of thinking of others while decluttering. You have such a big heart!

@susannagiesey9657 Год назад

Yay! You found the red tablecloth! Thank you for sharing where you found it, too. Now, we can all rest easier knowing it was found. Lol!

@girlonaswing9439 Год назад

I am so glad you found the red tablecloth! It was safe in a memory bin.🤦‍♀️ Remember : "Where would I look for this first" A memory bin, of course.😄 So glad there were no accidents.