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What if we did a complete inventory of everything in our house? And what if we also put each item into a category of how much value it ADDS to our life (or how much it sucks life from us!)...I think this might help us declutter faster and with more purpose!
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@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

THANK YOU for watching!!! Here are the links that I mentioned! Four Burner Video for Time Management (& Realistic Expectations!): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7H9wAmJsAhk.html ::::::: Home Inventory Printable: cli.re/home-inventory ::::::: Lemon Bundt Cake Recipe: cli.re/lemon-bundt-cake I hope you have a great day!!! - Dawn

@JourneyWithJoanne 3 года назад

PLEASE, please, please turn on the Closed Captions for all your deaf and hard of hearing fans!

@carrieharris2337 3 года назад

Hey Dawn, just a heads up…when opening the link for the printable and reading through the article (under the ‘fantasy self’ section picture with the clipboard where is says Side Note:) there is a spot that says, “[insert link once it’s published]”. You do such an amazing job helping all of us I just wanted to return the favor in a small way! Hope you have an amazing day!😘

@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

@@carrieharris2337 thank you so much for letting me know!!!

@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

@@JourneyWithJoanne I am so sorry, it is supposed to turn on automatically, I am checking on it now!

@terriwalker7545 3 года назад

@@TheMinimalMom It turned on for me, and I am so appreciative of the captions being severely hard of hearing. I am also so appreciative of all of your content, and with your family members as well. Very thought provoking and loving the humour and positive vibes as well!

@brookemace7578 3 года назад

I like the “Spontaneous Combustion” application!! That’s HUGE! I can think of a whole list of items I’m holding onto because of emotional guilt. There’s a few things off the top of my head that I would be relieved if they burst into flames 😳 Bonfire anyone?! 🔥

@marthajoyrichardson7727 3 года назад

me too! I probably have an entire garage full. There is stuff in there still from when we moved 3 years ago lol

@lindapedersen-hylka7170 3 года назад

@@marthajoyrichardson7727 Same here, I'm going through boxes I moved with me 3 years ago that have been shoved in a closet. I've got 4 boxes & 3 bags of donate & made countless trips to the trash, so far. 3/4 of the closet done & 1 more closet to go. Yay me

@brookemace7578 3 года назад

@@marthajoyrichardson7727 Lol! We’ll meet for a bonfire!

@MamaBear-m7o 3 года назад

It works well for pantry items and cleaning supplies! It keeps me from accidentally repurchasing things I forgot I had.

@tgayer1 3 года назад

#1 would be masks, right?! 😂

@24carrotgold8 3 года назад

Another column especially for us older folks would be applying the "Swedish Death Cleaning" principle. Who would want this if I die? If no one, get rid of it now 👍🤗🥳

@mindymudge7247 3 года назад

Yes I am in 60’s now and started asking my kids what they want because I believe better to get rid of it now rather than them having conversation of “ why did mom hang on to all this stuff”?

@angelaholland1236 3 года назад

My mom is trying to do the Swedish Death clean now.

@melissaj8384 3 года назад

Yes! My mother-in-law (84) is moving to a much smaller home and we are going through this now. She's passing on a lot and getting rid of 3/4 of her household.

@ourtinyacres5173 3 года назад

I've been doing that already in my 50's because of helping some hoarders move and cleaning up after them.

@joy2world858 3 года назад

Working on that now in early 60s. I brought things home from parents and in laws when they passed away. They were sentimental items but now look and think my son won’t want and they are going. I actually have some empty drawers!

@theresahoward7216 3 года назад

We just moved from a rental home we were in for 5 years and I have to thank you again for giving me the tools to help my husband and myself get rid of someday and guilt clutter in the process. After seeing how much stuff we still have...we have a lot of work to do as we unpack and I am so thankful that I can rewatch your content and share it with those around me.

@lindapedersen-hylka7170 3 года назад

Dawn has talked about "building up your decluttering muscles". I'm on my 3rd go round of my house. Things that seemed impossible to get rid of the first time around are in the donate box this time. It gets easier each time. I'm hoping this will be the last round.

@theresahoward7216 3 года назад

@@lindapedersen-hylka7170 thank you. We really have a lot of guilt clutter. I have talked to my family very frankly about it so that has made it much easier. My husband is starting to discuss it with his family and I am sure that will help too.

@BrendaHendrickson 3 года назад

Your concept of “inventory” has been SUCH a help to me as I “kindly invite” items to leave my home.” 😉 Grateful for you, Dawn, and for the impact you’ve made in my life and my home. ❤️

@lalahdz9553 3 года назад

My mom just had a stroke and in the ICU. I do not care about anything else. It proves that material items are not important just some sentimental items. I've been stressing out rage purging and stress cleaning.

@lauramarie6353 3 года назад

Boy do I know this feeling. I am so sorry to hear this, praying the Lord heals her and for you to have peace. ❤️

@katherinec7698 3 года назад

An illness or emergency really puts things into perspective. I had a taste of this with my husbands open heart surgery. I was feeling a little helpless and the cleaning, decluttering and donating helped me feel in control of something in our lives. I think using your energy in that way is great. Praying for your family.

@lalahdz9553 3 года назад

Thank you everybody for your kind words

@naggingchinesemom 3 года назад

Sending your mom positive energy. When my grandmother passed away, we had to deal with over 70 boxes and 40 years of hoarding. Instead of celebrating her, we were stressed and overwhelmed with discarding the boxes while having to sift through everything to make sure she didn't hide anything valuable. All my best to you and your family.

@sarac.3259 3 года назад

Sending love and prayers to you and your Mom - that she will be well soon - from across the ocean. You are so right re priorities.

@ChristieIngram 3 года назад

We are moving to a house 75% smaller than our current house. We are getting rid of at least 75% of our stuff. 100% of my personal stuff I am getting rid of is “fantasy self” items.

@monicaballesteros841 3 года назад

Dawn can you be my best friend?? Everything you talk about about makes sense and your words are in my head every time I’m decluttering an area, thank you so much for all the advice and motivation.. 😊

@tiffanytempleton2201 3 года назад

Me too!!! Wish we were neighbours lol 😂

@sj6728 3 года назад

I feel the same way!!!! I enjoy every video as if it were a time to visit with Dawn.

@girlonaswing9439 3 года назад

Me too...your Michigan friend🤝

@edianelaub1523 3 года назад

Me too! Your North Dakota friend.

@MittenPrepperVet 3 года назад

Me me meee tooo! Another Michigan friend! :)

@karenhernandez8696 3 года назад

I gave my extra yarn to my church. While I crochet I don't do it as often as I thought I would.

@sheilachester657 3 года назад

I have health issues and struggle with depression. I have discovered yoir videos and love them. Not only have you inspired me to get rid of stuff, just watching you calms me and makes me feel better. You feel like a friend.

@TheMumfordMob 3 года назад

Moving is a great way to do this and decluutter! 😬 You don’t realize until you have to pack those 300,000 things that you have!

@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

Right!?!?!

@mandycurlyq1869 3 года назад

Every time I move I become more minimalist lol

@meman6964 3 года назад

Or install new flooring, it's like moving inside the walls 🤯

@wonderwoman5158 3 года назад

I’m dealing with that and we only have 2 rooms but omg it’s taking longer than I would like. Mostly because I’m selling certain things and when people don’t buy it’s discouraging but I am patient and I know I need the money so I pause and reassure myself that once it’s sold I’ll feel tons better.

@ginamcdonald7854 3 года назад

@me man I’m ready to have new flooring installed,and I’ve picked out color of vinyl planks I want installed. There’s still so much to do to get ready for this so it’s going to be a while longer with this worn out carpet 😢

@janisstrohl5712 3 года назад

I've been making the lemon cake for weeks! Mine has lemon extract and white chocolate chips. A little lemon juice and some zest in the frosting is nice too. 💛

@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

Ohhhh, that's a great idea!!!!!

@angelasnodgrass6621 Год назад

Hi my Mom wanted me to do crafts with her so I did. When she passed away I realized that’s not me. I like decorating but I don’t want to crochet or knit or etc.. I got rid of all the yarn and needles and the rest. It felt so good to donate all that stuff so someone else can use it. I watched your videos and let it all go. Thank you what a relief.

@gorgo4910 3 года назад

So funny that you use spontaneous combustion! Years ago I imagined a very small tornado sucking up all my rummage sale stuff, and, realizing that I’d be relieved rather than upset, vowed that once it goes out for a garage sale it doesn’t come back in. Life changing! (And now I don’t have enough stuff for garage sales- yay!)

@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

This is SO awesome! Love it!!!

@lifewithlarsandsusie8315 3 года назад

I had to stop garage sailing. I spent to much on junk!

@kkwojt07 3 года назад

YOU, my friend have become such an inspiration and motivation and a life changer for me! For YEARS I’ve struggled with severe anxiety and everyday stress. I never wanted to go the medication route as I am more into trying other things first before medication. I’ve struggled with the stress of managing so many things in my house and clutter and just unnecessary things. Buying things we don’t need just for immediate pleasure and joy but then never using it again or rarely using it. Since finding your channel I have simplified my home so much it has made such a TREMENDOUS difference in my life!! I still have some things to work on and continuing progressing, however the amount of change I’ve made so far has made such a difference. To you, I say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I have 2 Children who I can now spend more time and energy with. You’ll never know how much all of your info has helped me!

@NLY1WAY4U 3 года назад

I just got done doing inventory of consumables and hygiene/meds. I am putting categories on a blank paper, inserting into a plastic sleeve so I can use dry erase when items used or added. Keeps supplies updated so do not buy extras. Now on to stuff we have. These categories should make it easier to manage. Thanks Dawn!

@dlarsen325 3 года назад

I cleaned out my attic and it was remarkable! My fantasy self had 3 huge boxes of scrapbooking supplies! I donated it to my local library and they were thrilled to have all the materials! I feel so glad to have given these items for someone else to use ❤️

@sewblessed4777 3 года назад

Hi, You have really been used to inspirer me to get stuff out of our house. I am so enjoying less more and more... I just made a Bundt carrot cake for my granddaugters 14th birthday.... I am a quilter and have stopped buying more fabric and using what I have on hand. It feels great and my bank account likes it a lot. God bless

@trishl1741 3 года назад

Check out Karen Brown's (of justgetitdonequilts) sewing room decluttering challenge. I even re-homed and sold some fabric I didnt love.

@KSLassie457 3 года назад

Thanks for the inspiration! I have been putting off deciding on what to do with the many recipes that I have collected over the years. And realized that if I haven’t made them yet, I probably never will. Trashed them!

@alonaharman2297 3 года назад

60% been trying to declutter for years and always stop. Watching you videos has helped inspire and motivate me to go little by little and to think about it in different ways. Love all of the tips!!

@deborahjames3113 3 года назад

I found the free e book you are showing here from The Minimalists...looks intriguing! I will try to read it. Although I really prefer watching your videos, as you have a very simple way of describing the tips and you show examples of what you are talking about through your great (and probably very time-consuming) editing. I learn so well from you! It's been almost 3 months since we purged over 40%, put 20% into "Quarantine" (which NOBODY has missed!) and I now have such a useable "work environment" (aka my kitchen) and the freedom I am experiencing by how little time it takes to clean is such a gift...THANK YOU!!

@azwife35 3 года назад

LOL. My husband was listening to this while I was watching and he said he probably has 300,000 items just in our garage. And I think he's right. My only comment, "that's a lot of inventory to manage". I've gotten rid of a lot in my house, probably 60-70% over the past few years of decluttering. I don't bring a lot in. And I still have a lot to manage, so it's time for another round of decluttering.

@kakylong2 3 года назад

Wow! I needed this video. My sister works for an ins company & if your house burns down they have you inventory everything you lost in the fire. I can't imagine writing down 300,000 items. Also, the other morning (about 3 a.m.) I couldn't sleep & I thought if I only had 1 hour to grab everything that meant the most to me what would I grab? That was very eye opening to me also. I was amazed at what popped into my mind. It wasn't much of anything. Then I thought I should get rid of everything else. Thank you Dawn for making these thought provoking videos. ;0)

@meln5499 3 года назад

This video is perfect timing as we prep to sell and start packing for our new home. Great motivation. The less we have to move the happier we will be.

@michellehoward2293 3 года назад

This is SO good! Thank you for sharing this with us. This week I decluttered my desk I’ve had for 36 years that my daddy built for me. At one time I owned three desks. I love them. But it was no longer serving me or my family. I’ve tried to force it to fit our new home for the past few years. It’s so freeing to finally have the SPACE in our home.

@ellef4812 3 года назад

My daughter got married 2 weekends ago and I relentlessly went through her room AFTER she took what she wanted. I was able to do this because of YOU!!! Thank you for all that you do, Dawn!

@juliab628 3 года назад

Hands down! Probably my most favorite video you've ever done Dawn! I love every point that you made every example. I watched it a third time to really digest all of what you said! Love it, bless you! Spontaneous combustion. Best analogy ever!😉😁

@daniellebianco8520 3 года назад

My sister and I used to have a baking catering business for celebs in the 80's, and yours and Adeline's cake looks exquisite!!

@michelleeigsti8859 3 года назад

We moved a year ago into a smaller house so knowing that I did a big purge before moving. Now I like to regularly or maybe continually go thru my house reorganizing & decluttering. Just makes the house feel so much better. Im definitely a 'onion' declutter'er just taking off the layers lol

@trishl1741 3 года назад

Same here, known we were moving since last November and still peeling the onion! Garage sale, donatons, free stuff, and selling on Marketplace, now I'm very comfortable with black garbage bags!!

@Carol-zo1vc 3 года назад

This blew my mind! When I look around my home I realise how much inventory I have - lots that should be "spontaneous combusted " great video xxxx

@newenglandminimal 3 года назад

I've been a minimalist for over 20 years and I still think that a quarter of what is in my household could spontaneously combust and I would not miss it!

@melissataylor5187 3 года назад

Shrink ourselves😂😂. I love how down to earth you always are, Dawn!

@andreahaverinen7319 3 года назад

I absolutely got rid of my Bundt cake pan :) I do not miss it. Thanks for the new perspective on decluttering.

@meun96rd 3 года назад

Just printed a bunch of copies! This is helping me be realistic in evaluating my items....THANKYOU DAWN!

@robinhaueter8776 3 года назад

I watch all your videos religiously, and this one was awesome for me! I’ve been on the decluttering minimalist train for 4-6 years, and it wasn’t until I watched your videos it all started to click. My house is super close to where I want it to be and it’s mentally so freeing for me! Thank you!

@flapdoodlecacklberry 3 года назад

I think this is by far the most inspiring and uplifting decluttering video I have ever seen and I have seen many! I am literally moved to tears. Thank you thank you thank you Dawn !

@anitaholmes6824 3 года назад

You have been a tremendous help to me, I am not a hoarder by any stretch but I do have too much stuff, I have taken a load to the donation centre and every day I declutter a little bit. Today, 5 tops came out of my closet, course it didn't make a dent but hey, I'm working on it. Thanks for encouraging and inspiring! I love your channel so much.

@sharonhutchinson9604 3 года назад

My mom’s go-to cake was a lemon Bundt with glaze. Big favorite here!

@kimberlyklein3859 3 года назад

Ever since recently subscribing to your channel, I've been on a mission to declutter and clean out. It has been spiritually cleansing to remove the added stress of "managing" those items. It allows one to focus on the things that truly matter-family and memories. Not things that distract you away. I literally could remove almost more than half my items and still feel great. Your combustible comment was a great analogy to what purpose an item serves to us. Great channel Dawn from your WI neighbor.

@springrain777 3 года назад

Thank you so much Dawn, i think the most significant help (though there have been tons) you have given me, is that we dont not have to keep things because others have given them & why we dont have to hang on to those sentimental items!

@cynthiajohnson8463 3 года назад

Taking an inventory it’s too much for 😅. But I love the idea! Have watched ALL your videos for the past three years. So a super fan here!!

@intherockies 3 года назад

It's too detail for me too. I'm going to use it as a guide to reference when I'm going through items. I'm not writing on it though. This ladybug has zero micro tendencies 😂

@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

Thank you so much Cynthia!!!!

@LastingHope 3 года назад

Same here, I never miss a video!

@tgayer1 3 года назад

Well I’m a super DUPER fan! 😂😂😂

@casageorgia 3 года назад

I had been struggling with my clothes and how to let go of the ones that no longer fit or I actually had never worn. The fantasy self category struck a cord with me and by applying that filter, I was able to get rid of four large garbage bags of clothes in a very short time. I’m sitting here stunned that it was so easy to do. I feel lighter and a certain amount of relief. Thank you so much!

@barrysparksofficial 3 года назад

Dawn, this video was seriously one of the best videos on minimalism!! It's very motivating and it makes so much sense!! If I look at my stuff this way, I can easily say I could live with very low invetory!! This method is life changing!!!

@jenniferh7129 3 года назад

I feel like I say that after each one she makes! 😂 Just keeps getting better!

@allieyates557 3 года назад

I have to say, I did a pantry declutter and reorganization and every item that went back in my pantry got written down on an inventory sheet (with expiration date) . It really helped having to write every single thing down because it made me think twice about how much I really wanted to keep some things. It took a while to do it all but it was so worth it. The phrase "inventory you have to manage" really came to the forefront while doing that.

@ashleyt6237 3 года назад

Your videos are always so helpful. I feel like this inventory list and spontaneous combustion concept are game changers for me. I’ve been decluttering with you for quite a while now, and I’ve done pretty well, but I’d like to downsize even further. Thank you for all you do!!

@rajeshwarihemmadi3229 3 года назад

Love u Dawn, ..u always bring so much, “a ton” ( ur favourite word ). support & guidance & smiles to us ..god bless u all...

@listening500 3 года назад

Over 50% I could get rid of. I have to look through it first but I feel so much better when I make space. It's mad why I hold on to it. Thank you for all you do to help us declutter. I love your video's.

@pamp212 3 года назад

I've gotten rid of so much with your encouragement! On occasion I have piled everything up on the dining room table snapped a picture and asked family members "do you want any of this before I throw it away we're donate it". Never any obligation no matter what it is!

@karenorlando8330 3 года назад

I'm ready for my 6 month purge! I decluttered a lot of stuff at the beginning of the year but I can already see things that I held on to that are the next to go! Such a freeing feeling! Thank you Dawn for all your encouragement and inspiration!💕

@laurawhitehouse823 3 года назад

I already got rid of the Bundt cake pan! That's okay; I passed it down to my daughter. Now she can be the designated Bundt cake maker!

@carolsailer1395 3 года назад

When I decluttered my clothes 3 yrs ago, I decided to inventory them after. This way, if I want to purchase something, I make sure I either really want it or if I think I need/want something in a certain category. Also, whenever I wear something, if I don’t like it anymore, I get rid of it right away, instead of waiting. I need to declutter shoes though, I keep thinking I’ll wear certain pairs & never wear them! Lol I use to buy a lot of makeup & skin care. I have an inventory of that because I did overspend...I’m really doing well now & not buying until I am using the last product of that category. It’s unreal how much I kept buying because of a sale or just really wanted something. I’ve made better choices over the past few years. My problem is other areas of the house that I need to declutter & get rid of. I can manage a few areas of things, while other things it’s chaotic! I just need to do it in other areas of my home! Lol

@thriftinginnewengland3146 3 года назад

Love this video! Especially "why feel bad in our own house"!!!

@lyndarossi933 3 года назад

Great idea!!! In addition, to protect yourself insurance companies suggest taking photos ...keep a copy for yourself ,. I took pics of whole rooms and then just opened closets and snapped pics. That covers the main stuff...

@ge9906 3 года назад

I've minimalized about 80% of my house since following you and it's amazing how more inventory keeps sneaking into the house! I have no trouble letting go, it's just finding the time with a newborn. Can't wait to get my house 100% to where it needs to be so that those sneaky inventory that comes in with kids from school, or gifts will be easier to keep a handle on. 🙏

@doubleactiondiz8327 3 года назад

I moved to a new house a month ago. I threw half my old house away but there is a room off the garage and i took every box in there off the moving truck. I only brought in stuff i use and love. I love this house now. It so easy to clean and maintain. Im going through the old stuff now and getting rid of it. I dont miss any of that stuff!!

@pioneerprepper2048 3 года назад

So I'm a prepped and have been minimizing and these tips are so helpful. My hardest (with preparedness in mind) is the will use it later one. I love seeing the different perspective

@Lynn1-g6c 3 года назад

Thanks so much!! Its so freeing when i follow your suggestions. Love your positivity and i dont feel overwhelmed when im decluttering.

@robindyroff8320 3 года назад

Loved Spontaneous Combustion 💡 idea! Another VERY helpful way to make hard decisions.

@lydiak4392 3 года назад

I’ve been on my minimalist journey for 7 years now I would say, and there is probably still at least 30% of my things that I wouldn’t be sad to see “spontaneously combust”. I guess that’s my sign to go further 😅

@j.m.ney-grimm3029 3 года назад

LOL! on keeping the bundt cake pan! Reminds me of when I donated our springform pan for making cheesecake. I still feel guilty about it, AND I'm so glad I did it anyway. I never once wanted to make a cheesecake in the last 20 years, and now I tend to avoid desserts. I think it is funny that I can feel so relieved and so guilty at the same time.

@searlepage4655 3 года назад

I used the protein powder in my mug cakes 🤣 Smoothies for summer ,keto mug cakes for winter.. Our house echoes now . This is Katrina on my husband's tablet he prefers my iPad. He didn't mind me decluttering my stuff but said no to his stuff.🙄 Took me while to realise this ,ha ha. He loves how easy it is to pick up the whole house. My break through was on a bad day it takes 10 minutes to wash the dishes,just get and do it. Great video .

@ashleyyeske8660 3 года назад

I have been following you a little over a year. In that time I have gotten rid of about 70 percent of our JUNK! I do not miss one item. The last thing I need to minimize is our attic. We have been fostering for 7 years and I have saved alot of stuff from kids that we have had. It has been the hardest to get rid of. But I know the items do not hold the memories.

@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

Yay Ashley! This is so cool to hear!!! And so awesome about fostering, too, although I do see how that stuff would be the hardest to part with!

@humorous2me 3 года назад

For kid stuff, I like to take pictures of the items and throw them into Evernote tagged with their initials. Nothing fancy...just a quick photo with my phone. Then toss the items. When I see the child again, we have fun looking at their old crafts via my phone or computer without the joy of dust allergies joining the fun.

@cplourde12 3 года назад

This is so great. Love your videos. So helpful. My husband said, "I've never watched her videos but I am excited seeing all the changes you've made so quickly!" We have 12 children so there's for sure 300,000 items here (well 250,000) after my first clean out round! Ready for more! THANK YOU and God bless!!

@conniebirdsong4947 Год назад

Have been sorta binging on your videos as encouragement, motivation, and doubling. A lot of what you're teaching supports Julie Morgenstern's book SHED. Thank you!

@miaroller8140 3 года назад

Dawn, you are such positive energy... thanks for your wisdom and that cake looks amazing! 💖

@MelindaPlainandSimple 3 года назад

Isn't it ironic that the things we find hardest to let go of are the things we actually need and use the least? But once we let go, it's so rewarding. Relief comes with each layer. The majority of what I own is fantasy self stuff. I have started letting go of sentimental and someday items. I don't regret anything I've decluttered. I don't even remember it unless I see it in a photo. I would say 90% - 95% of my inventory (not my husband's stuff) can go and I won't miss it. I wish I could do it in one day, but I know I have to do the work. Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. Spiritually. I have to declutter all the junk in those areas too for it to stick. Thanks for another inspiring video. I love putting items into this perspective of store inventory and breaking it down into the six categories. I think it will help me as I continue decluttering.

@seanagarrow7488 3 года назад

What a much needed video! Your form letter has made tackling clutter & decluttering itself, WAY easier! Thanks!

@siobhanmulvey 3 года назад

This is great! I made one very small inventory list for our shared storage in ground floor of our apt building (7 items) and I loved it. Decluttered and storage no longer accessible so no more list! I never thought of doing a list for each category of my belongings.. wow. I think that is tremendous bc categories and lists with numbers is a great way to help my brain feel organized on paper and let go of more items that I no longer use but kinda hanging onto bc they are nice, memories, might wear/use.. I have the space.. but then less space for anything new that might better support my life now. Thank you!

@marilynwilson2326 3 года назад

Spontaneous combustion rule!!! FINALLY! Years and YEARS ago, my mom gave me a ..."SOMETHING"...that "someone" gave her at her wedding shower! We don't even know WHAT IT IS, or WHO gave it to her! But, I've been guarding and protecting it for YEARS! 😅🤣 Thanks to you and this video...I'M DONE! 😆😅🤣❤ Maybe I'll pass it along to my daughter...for FUN!!!😃

@heronhouse2018 3 года назад

Adeline is a super sweet young lady! You must be a proud momma! ❤ Thank you for all the terrific videos with great ideas. It is fun watching your family grow up.

@cheriwilliams4384 Год назад

Thank you for this printout, what a wonderful idea, helps to make your decisions quantifiable and very practical. Love your channel.

@heathersmeather 3 года назад

I just made a similar lemon Bundt cake for my son’s birthday recently. Good idea about the lemon filling.

@chantellevanderwalt7720 3 года назад

I haven't even started watching the Video yet and already I'm excited!!!! 😁

@AB-zr8pu 3 года назад

Over the last few years i have decluttered so much. So many car loads of stuff have left my house, and yet it never feels emptier. I can't even imagine how i had that much more here when it still feels over stuffed. I agree on keeping the bundt pan. Other 20/20 things i've gotten rid of and repurchased are a waffle iron and blender.

@Hremo_158 3 года назад

I agree with most items to follow the 20$ 20 minute rule. That said, the quality of products today is HORRIBLE that you may need to replace. When you are older, ;) you have learned most of these de-clutter rules. Appliances are a good example. So glad I have my 35 year old Maytag set. I know many who bought new 2 to 3x now because of breakdowns and Cheap quality. Clothing is another good example. I built my "Classic" Closet Wardrobe in 2 sizes -20 plus years ago. So glad I did! Those basic Black Slacks are still in style and Never wear out. The poorly made yuk fabric today is why it is Cheap & easily replaceable. I just fill in with Thrifted trend tops now. If I buy 3 new - 3 Old need to go. I love your Videos, I have been binge watching for a couple weeks now. You're great inspiration! I naturally like to purge, but sometimes you just put it off. Got my kitchen done this weekend. PROMO cups GONE!! LOL..

@juliesanders4468 3 года назад

This was such a helpful video! Thanks for introducing me to the spontaneous combustion question. I think it's going to be very helpful and will also help me stay in a light-hearted place as I declutter.😀

@kennithompson2398 3 года назад

You have no idea how much I needed this today! I feel like all this "stuff" is crushing my spirit!! This was so helpful, I took notes!!! Can't wait to watch the four burner video. I had already started going through my stuff, and we ended up with even more stuff from...I don't even know where!?! We have multiple storage buildings of stuff. Like we didn't have enough of our own, both sets of our parents have passed and we ended up with tons of their stuff!! I am feeling a bit over whelmed , can you tell! Ok, deep breath, it's is like eating an elephant, one bite at a time. Thanks for your encouraging words!

@joenjeana 3 года назад

Dear Dawn, you're no officially my favorite RU-vidr! THANK YOU for all that you do to help everyone with their homes and lives! God bless you for it!

@ramalakshmipradeep 3 года назад

I guess it is "now" and not "no"

@happyhutchinsons 3 года назад

I’ve done the easy 1/3 and love the mental and physical room it created. The next 1/3 has to involve the hubs and that’s like prying honey away from a bear. Wish me luck!!

@hmayala 3 года назад

I've already gotten rid of so many things over the past year or so, but I know there is more I need to get rid of, which is why I've been watching your videos for more inspiration and ideas! I'm hoping to declutter even more items in my house now!

@01Paulsgirl 3 года назад

This is a new favorite of all your videos, Dawn! I'm eager to use your printable in hopes that seeing things in writing will help me pull the trigger on getting rid of more. One of my biggest issues is feeling like I should be selling stuff, but not taking time to try. I keep trying to be mindful of all the things I want to do with the freedom that will come, much of which I'm getting a taste of, thanks to all your (and your partners') other videos. Time for people and margin in life is SO PRECIOUS! Thanks for all you do to help create it!

@kwlancaster1804 3 года назад

I think I have double the average. So much stuff! Thank you for your continued encouragement to lighten my load.

@TheBookofWhyIsLostAtSea 3 года назад

This is part of the step in "Your Money or Your Life" when you are working out your net worth. It absolutely is eye-opening to look through and catalog everything you own.

@cajbaf 3 года назад

Lol my kids make fun of me because I have a list of what is in my freezer hanging in the side. I feel I don't have to open the freezer and stand there deciding what I want to take out for supper. I also have a list of my additional stock items that are in the basement. As I rotate the items I can also see what I need to purchase to restock.

@jodimurphy8440 3 года назад

I’ve had this on my to-do list for awhile. I think it’s a great idea!

@gorgo4910 3 года назад

Man I have tried that and I just don’t update it. Tips?

@trinam2503 3 года назад

Love this!! I have done it several times and it is awesome when i can keep it up. But then work gets crazy and my husband takes over cooking for a week or two.... And it takes a while to get it back on track. But it really does make a difference when I do it!

@cajbaf 3 года назад

Gorgo, I don't know that I have tips. It is just a continuous process. If I take meat or what I have listed out I cross it off. If it's my last item of that or I see it's low it goes on my next grocery list immediately. There are certainly times I miss things but I just routinely go over it again to keep up.

@fryefoto 3 года назад

Gorgo, your comment made me think. Maybe instead of a written list you could create a semipermanent list with magnets. When you have an item in the freezer place a magnet with the item written on it on one side of the freezer. Move the magnet to the other side when you remove the item. Some advertising magnets are easy to cut up and cover with labels. Hope this makes sense and helps! 😀

@sarabrown4596 3 года назад

The "Inventory in your home" just went next level 🤯 "clearance" became the new "declutter"👌🏽

@daisyneuroth 3 года назад

You should make a Bundt cake cookbook! I’m now only making Bundt cakes on special occasions because of your channel. It’s so fun and easy!

@elisabethlasalle3529 3 года назад

The spontaneous combustion idea is brilliant! Also, glad to see you branching out with your Bundt cake recipes! During last year's lockdown, I tweaked your chocolate cake recipe and made lemon, and even a lemon blueberry that was perfect at Easter! There are lots of cake recipes online that can be adapted... I made homemade butter cream for the piped frosting, then sprinkled grated lemon peel across the top! Thanks for getting us back to using my vintage Bundt pan... it's a keeper!

@msmith4110 3 года назад

Would it be too much trouble to make a video of the making of the lemon 🍋 Bundt cake? I so enjoyed the quick how to cookie bar video. It was such a pleasure to watch/pause/make along with the video. May sound silly but it certainly made the experience so much more enjoyable. Thanks for all your encouragement! (And the cookie bars turned out great!) Blessings!

@stitchinginthebarn8307 3 года назад

I'm getting to the last corner in my bedroom on the first pass through decluttering. The spontaneous combustion method will really help when I get to the second pass through!

@joannajohnson696 3 года назад

What a fabulous idea! Printed out the list! Things I decluttered & do not miss include all the extra kitchen items.

@lindamcdermott5475 3 года назад

As I’m watching this video, I have 7 garbage bags filled that I purged in the last two days. These are the ones to be donated, not counting the ones with actual garbage! Good thing I label everything! I like the idea of ‘someday, sentimental, fantasy self’, that is eye opening as to the things I still can purge. Personally I am amazed at the amount of stuff I pulled out already, and thinking about the stuff I actually left behind that easily could fall into these categories. I am ready to put them in my car, but might take another pass through to see what else I can find. Thanks for this inspiration.

@diannamcbride1607 3 года назад

Thank you for presenting this idea the way you have. I can already think of a lot of things (inventory) that fall into the last three categories that I can pass on.

@rosemarieklei5438 3 года назад

Hi: I just ound your videos about a week ago and WOW.....Great job ! Stuff, why do we need it? Americans bought alot of stuff. I am enjoying your videos and tips. My children are adults and grown, 29 and 25...but yes I felt the same way when they were young...I was always cleaning...it appeared and not enjoying....the home or life because of stuff !!! Thanks for some great videos for my summertime viewing.... I love the 20 minute cleaning of a drawer...I tried it and it works... I am a teacher and have applied this to my classroom years ago....

@tncolmd1615 3 года назад

My Fantasy Self has an INCREDIBLE library of books. I’m planning to open a new branch at my sisters church’s book sale next month 😉

@elliemay1229 3 года назад

Thank you for your videos! I actually experienced "spontaneous combustion"...well sort of....I lost about 75% of my possessions in a storm that caused 2 trees to land on my house. It was so something that changed how I saw stuff for a long time. Sadly, I have allowed stuff to creep back in. In the past 2 years, I lost both of my parents. Now I am on a quest to clean out and clean up.

@springrain777 3 года назад

And now that we have declutteted a lot, today's printable principle, i think, is what can take us to the next level👍🏻😊. God bless you!

@ninak8506 3 года назад

I think between 30 to 50%. When I first divorced I moved with just the bare minimum. It was such a feeling of peace. I bought a new set of 3 pans and it was enough. Now that my old stuff has come to live in my house again I feel the emotional weight of it every day. We used to keep & move boxes upon boxes of books. Ughh! But one day our basement flooded & most were ruined. I felt sad having to throw them away but it was a huge relief to no longer store them. Your channel came to me at the most perfect time. 🙌🙌

@kayleenvoelker879 3 года назад

Sorry not getting rid of my scrapbooking supplies!!! I am an avid scrapbooker and it is just part of my life...saving my families memories and my creative outlet!! I know a lot of people just let it sit but I have been scrapbooking for over 25 years and don't plan to stop anytime soon😉

@loriolsen5785 3 года назад

I moved 3 months ago. In that time, we have unboxed everything that we need for daily life. I purposely left in the boxes anything that was not needed by someone in the house over this period. My basement has A LOT of boxes that NO ONE has gone into to find something particular. Guess where I am going next for purging! I cringe at just how much there is, but I am also ready to lighten our load. Just to think...we moved it, and now I am going to get rid of it. Arrrg! But better late than never!