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Today I'll answer some questions! My hope is that I can keep you company while you work on holiday prep! And THANK YOU for ALL of your support, I continue to be so grateful and humbled!
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@TheMinimalMom Год назад

Thank you SO much for watching! I hope you're doing well and that everything is coming together for your holiday plans :) You can find links to everything that I mentioned in the video description. Here is a link to our Amazon store if you're looking for a few more gifts: cli.re/gift-guide-2022 I hope you have a great weekend! - Dawn

@ElizabethDohertyThomas Год назад

I'm about to embark on a new community for my customers. Your whole Q&A was really helpful because you are where I aim for my future! I also really get the not wanting to offend people. I'm in the marriage space and deal with therapist so it's extra dicey and scary... they have all the extra fancy words when they get angry or upset!! haha It's so validating to see you also deal with the murkiness of various topics. :-)

@wendyg3869 Год назад

New Video Series: The Last 10% finishing the unfinished 😁

@Emily-hs3bl Год назад

Thank you for being here for us you really make a difference. In my mindset decluttering is so much easier knowing we don't need all this stuff. I've been watching you for a year now. God bless you and your family have a blessed Christmas and New year.

@rachaem Год назад

I recently discovered your videos and want to say thank you! Over the past couple of weeks I began my minimalist journey… and it is life changing! I had never realized how much clutter was suffocating my life. I was paralyzed. Simplifying and decluttering is helping me through my trauma and I really can’t thank you enough! Thank you for all that you do! ❤❤

@vickyfisher-bz4jj Год назад

I love the idea that you actually might be interested in adopting an 11 till 13 year old and I say this because there are so many out there they can give consent to if they want to be adopted or not and that would be lovely. I would love to know are you actually fostering at the

@katasticone Год назад

One thing I'm realizing about what I choose to watch on RU-vid is that no matter the subject matter, I need to enjoy who is presenting it. I honestly don't care WHAT you're talking about. You're just such a great personality that feels so pure and light. You could talk about your favorite letters of the alphabet and I'd probably still watch it.

@ellenshaw5034 Год назад

I totally agree I feel Dawn is one of the most positive and genuine people on RU-vid.

@lizzabbott Год назад

Exactly ! Well said & I could not agree more !

@alysiaadams3729 Год назад

Yep! I agree!

@jhemeyer Год назад

This is so true! I’ve recently seen a couple other RU-vidrs that I follow kind of talk about the variety…or lack thereof…of topics on their channel and they said that if they don’t post certain topics or use certain keywords, the YT algorithm just buries their videos. Personally, with the RU-vid personalities that I love enough to follow & subscribe to, I will watch literally every video they put out, and I like having some variety…not just ALL decluttering bc it’s branded as a minimalism channel or whatever.

@bellaluce7088 Год назад

@Kathie Kinde Clark Thank you for cracking me up with your alphabet comment! ; - D Totally agree that Dawn's "way" is wonderful to be around. She is definitely a spreader of light. ❤

@Patricia-lg8vg Год назад

I find dawn to be like that wonderful, most positive and honest dear friend. I love her talks!

@OneDayAtATime1277 Год назад

I totally agree! 😊

@ValorStudios123 Год назад

100%!

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

Thank you Patricia, that means more than you know!

@Amandahugginkizz Год назад

Me too but I wish she would slow down a little.. .

@lawaincooley6788 Год назад

She is !!!

@lynnb1226 Год назад

You are needed! I watch a number of minimalism RU-vidrs, but you are the best! Hands down

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

You're very kind -- thank you Lynn!!!

@denataylor7377 Год назад

I used to watch 2 other RU-vid minimalist videos but now, I only watch yours. Hope you continue to post.

@stacyfausett5436 Год назад

Yesssssssssss

@karencarpenter8884 Год назад

I Agree!….and you make it like we are long-time friends. You’re so personable and genuine and have a big heart and love for us all. 💖💞

@sunnyfolding Год назад

agree!

@cdgorton Год назад

Dawn. I am 75 yrs young and I have been working at keeping my house clean for the past 56 years. I have tried all the programs for house keeping since 1966. You are the only one who has really helped and inspired me. I thank you so much. Carol

@paulavukonich7679 Год назад

Dawn, if you left RU-vid I would miss you terribly But I would thank God that you helped me simplify my life and read the bible in a year through the bible recap. Something I said twenty years ago that I wanted to do. And by the way, my sister shared that experience with me and told several of her friends about what we were doing. Your ministry extends far beyond that cardboard box and black trash bag. Thank you.

@helenebennie3961 Год назад

Can you tell me about the bible recap?

@lizzabbott Год назад

It’s an app, annnnd a hard copy Bible … can get on A’zon, I think

@helenebennie3961 Год назад

@@lizzabbott Thank you.

@carolwinter3092 Год назад

I am an adoptive mom of two siblings from Sierra Leone. I was 50 when I adopted the 1st at 8.5 yrs old. 60 when we finally got his 16 yr old brother, and I was a widow by then. Best decisions I ever made. Adopt based on your age. Those older children are totally worth it and very focused on their new opportunity. Bless you and any one considering older children. They are a known proposition, much less a mystery than an infant!

@a_l_e_k_sandra Год назад

What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing and thank you for giving your sons a new life and many opportunities. Bless you all. Kind regards from Serbia.

@goldi411 Год назад

Thank you for sharing this

@sandy-ke1kr Год назад

I'm 54 and I thought I was too old to adopt. I know I would have to adopt, and older child and I worry about all the problems they will have. You didn't experience a lot of issues with an older child?

@carolwinter3092 Год назад

Jennifer Brown is right, these kids can have serious struggles. The caution is to keep your eyes and ears open and know what you are willing to deal with. My point is that just as a both child can develop serious issues, so can an adoptive child. But with an older child, you get a look. With a birth child, you take lots of additional risks. Children are a leap of faith either way.

@PARoth2011 Год назад

You are my hero❤️

@allieblank5992 Год назад

I’m 43, and what I have come to appreciate is how much more comfortable I am in myself and my decisions. In my 20s I was especially caught up in what my friends would think…it’s refreshing to have the self assurance. 😊

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

Yes! Amen!!!

@yorkshirerose146 Год назад

I'm 44 and feel similarly. I am much more comfortable in own skin than I was pre 40.

@Thefunfamily_3582 Год назад

I'm 45, and I concur.

@donnavickery9623 Год назад

When you turn 60, you finally genuinely understand life and you really understand what is and is not important.

@Kelly-yi3py Год назад

Amen. I turned 60 this year and I’m so changed for it!

@freefoodchef7939 Год назад

Boy, is that true! Even though I found it a little jarring when I turned 60 (I'm now 63; took early retirement at 62), the sheer relaxation that I ended up feeling as a result of achieving so much life experience was wonderful. I could finally let go of unrealistic life goals and focus on the ones I really could achieve (many more than I had realized after I let go of the unrealistic ones), as well as interests I could reactivate after they had gone dormant for decades. I feel freer now and more creative than I have in many years, although I must admit it's taken me a year of being retired in order to fully detox from work-based life and settle into a life entirely based on me-time (I'm single with no family, in case that sounded selfish).

@loriloucks-loricanhelp2771 Год назад

Thank you for sharing that! I’m 57 and so much more content in life than when I was young. It’s nice to know the best is yet to come :-)

@Hillside-Hive Год назад

48 was my year of arrival!!!

@azjersee Год назад

If we only knew.

@tclay76 Год назад

I taught a small group at my church called Decluttering Heart and Home. It was eight weeks and it was so much fun. I combined a lot of your ideas, with Cass from Clutterbug, and Dana K White. We had weekly challenges and got rid of over 100 bags of trash and donations in our group of 14 ladies. So amazing. Thank you for teaching in such a simple way to make so many lives better.

@alanafaircloth2239 Год назад

This is awesome! Would you share more with me about this please?!

@naebang2013 Год назад

Yes, could you share your strategy of how you helped others?

@michaellr2002 Год назад

I would love to do this sort of thing!! Please share any tips you have for running this group style! - Lindsay Robertson

@kathrynburlingame5357 Год назад

Dawn, I’m so glad you are still doing the RU-vid thing. You are so authentic, whether it’s raising kids, decluttering, your faith, your marriage. Authenticity is a trait that I continue to work toward.

@ddr5468 Год назад

Agree

@aprilhampton6298 Год назад

I'm 48 and in August we got my nieces 3 babies. There's a 2 year old girl and one year old twins that are a boy and a girl. I'm definitely to old for this but I can't let them go to strangers. We are planning to adopt them and she's pregnant with another that is due in March that we will end up with as well. Our biological kids are 23 and 21, so we're essentially starting over.

@sarapeters4924 Год назад

Blessings to you!

@laurancurtis5669 Год назад

I absolutely love that you are doing this! My family does this, we never ever let our blood out of the family, they belong and we will always keep them in the family!

@motherbhaerbear3807 Год назад

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.

@maleidi Год назад

I thought the children didnt have a mother anymore... I dont get it

@aprilhampton6298 Год назад

@@maleidi social services took them from their mom. They were going to be placed in foster care with strangers if I hadn't taken them.

@MinimalistFriend Год назад

You’re my number 1 favorite RU-vidr. I think you’re the best at explaining minimalism!

@susan5661 Год назад

You are such a special woman. My life is infinitely richer from your digital presence, guidance and sharing. Thank you from my heart

@Meme-go9ts Год назад

I completely agree... mine as well. Thank you, Dawn, and everyone here in the comments section!! :')

@margaret1336 Год назад

“Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t take advice from “.

@01baia Год назад

Dawn, you are such a lovely, honest and humble person. I have learnt so much from you and I totally love the way you share your real life experiences even if they are not "picture perfect".

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

Thank you Anne, I really appreciate that!!!!

@lisaholderby3031 Год назад

Yes, I am one that clicks “like” for all your videos. ❤ It is so good when you have said things like “we only have the things that serve us well”. And if you use it-keep it. So what if you have a lot of apps. If they make your life better who cares if it isn’t considered “minimal”. Doing what’s right for you and your family is so much more important than fitting yourself into a term for others!!

@PowerToolsWithThread Год назад

I quilted on the longarm while I listened to you. I just want to share how much you changed my life. While I've been a Flybaby for over 20 years (Flylady system) that got the house in order, but as Marla says, "You can't organize clutter." After I retired from the military, I stopped purging our things each time we moved and oh my, the STUFF! But I've gone room by room, closet by closet, and drawer by drawer. Do I miss any of it? Nope. But more than teaching me to declutter, you've taught me lessons on how to deal with stuff as it comes into our home. I still have loads more stuff than a minimalist (I'll never be one), but it's all manageable for us now. And thanks to you, I discovered Cass and Dara and they have helped me as well. You're an angel! So Merry Christmas and thank you for everything!

@vah5890 Год назад

Of course we want to listen to you doing a Q&A video, Dawn! Much love! ❤️❤️❤️

@chaosfangirls4477 Год назад

Greetings from Germany! 🙋‍♀️ It is very interesting to see and hear about your normal every day life because it is different in so many ways to our "normal" in Germany- especially homeschooling, which is not allowed here, but our school-system is totally different too. But there is so much more different, e.g. the cooking, baking, traveling... So everyone has different perspectives and believes. I love to get a small view into your life and chance to "look over the edge of my plate" (german saying 😉). People all over the world love you and appreciate your work. Thank you for all that, especially your honesty and kindness. ❤❤❤

@ymh1683 Год назад

“We are drawn to beautiful things.” I love that. People often make people who use makeup feel superficial and vain. What a refreshing point of view. 😊

@beachprints Год назад

Dawn, remember there is no one who can replace you. Of course, you only need to do new videos for as long as you feel led to do it.

@FrogeniusW.G. Год назад

Exactly. I tried to write sth. similar. But you did way better. No one can replace her. That's the point.

@Meme-go9ts Год назад

Dawn is simply the best!!

@IRISHLASS273 Год назад

GRAVEYARDS THE WORLD OVER ARE FULL OF PEOPLE WHO THOUGHT THEY WERE IMPORTANT & IRREPLACEABLE. LIFE PROVES EVERYONE CAN BE DONE WITHOUT.

@michellehoward2293 Год назад

I find it ironic that you think that you need to get more click-bait-y with your video titles. There’ve been a couple lately that I’ve skipped because I was concerned about what might be in there, and I almost didn’t watch today’s video because the title sounded like it might not be appropriate for my family, which God built through adoption. My opinion: stay true to who you are! Your channel has grown to the success you currently enjoy because of your wholesome content. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! We love you!!!❤

@marleaanderson5021 Год назад

Dawn, I just have to say hello because I feel like I know you super well and you don’t know that we are even friends😅 I absolutely love your videos and have watched every one I can find. You really took my decluttering and simple living to a new level- a whole layer of things I didn’t know I could get rid of has left our lives. Life with our two sons and two daughters has improved greatly. Thank you for how real you are, your humility, and the fun friendship you give to so many. You are fabulous. PS I grew up just North of the twin cities too, and one gift under the tree for each kid?!! Fist bump. Amen sister.

@Oneeyefroggy Год назад

This was a lot of fun to watch, I love all the things you decided to leave in that you said that you would cut out. ;) Has anyone told you lately you have a fabulous laugh? Thanks for being here and for putting out such authentic content.

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

That actually means more than you know, when we were in radio someone said "that one girl's giggle is so annoying" and it is AMAZING how one comment, that someone probably put VERY LITTLE thought into can stick with you! So THANK YOU :)

@tomaszwyszkowski2253 Год назад

@@TheMinimalMom We all love you Down, and we need you!!!!! You are not repaceble!!! You helped me more than you can ever imagine!

@colleent3631 Год назад

Every time she laughs, I smile😊

@thefarmista Год назад

@@colleent3631 me too! Her laugh is contagious!!

@helenebennie3961 Год назад

@@TheMinimalMom Love your laugh. It makes me feel so cheerful. Don't stop.

@chantellecunningham8899 Год назад

If I had to choose and could only choose one RU-vid channel to watch, it would be yours! Your relatability and positive attitude are so encouraging! We've been decluttering the past 2 years-I'm so thankful I came across your videos. Merry Christmas!

@rachelhardy8346 Год назад

Totally agree!

@michelleneuman579 Год назад

Please thank your mom and dad for raising such amazing people!!! Merry Christmas from Colorado!

@swisslions Год назад

Dawn, I really enjoyed this Q&A. I appreciate all of the work you put into this.

@thisworldneedsjesus313 Год назад

I've been homeschooling for 7 years now. Every single person that I know personally that was against homeschooling, has since told me how grateful they are that I am. One of those people even asked if I would be willing to school their grandchild just to keep them out of public schools. I have found that most who are against homeschooling are against it because they are uneducated about it. It has been a huge blessing to my family!

@amieputnam4711 Год назад

I had a baby at 42 and was not prepared for the fatigue! He's 6 and I am still tired lol. I have other kids so it wasn't like I didn't know how hard a baby was but taking care of a young child in your 40's is a whole new ballgame. Definitely am a much more laid back mom now though than I was in my 20's!

@emmaleebuzzard1023 Год назад

I will also comment again and say that I do really think that middle schoolers and highschoolers need their moms and dads around just as much as when they’re toddlers and babies. It’s just for different reasons. I think a lot of parents think when their kids are older they can do a lot more stuff and be out of the house more and not see their kids, but your presence is definitely needed just as much. I say this as a mom of a 14-year-old, 11 year old, four-year-old, and eight month old,

@karencarpenter8884 Год назад

I hope you will keep up with making videos. There are so few videos worth watching and following. I enjoy you, your family, your sister, your mom and dad….you would be missed if you stopped making videos. 💞 God bless all of you!

@abbykartzinel2292 Год назад

Love what you do Dawn!!!! And as a homeschooler I loved what you said in that previous video. I thought it really captured what homeschooling feels like during the first few years. 🥰 You’re the best!!! Thanks!!!

@adelinevanderbyl5385 Год назад

Is the homeschool video on you tube? I can’t find it 😕

@bonnierainwater4484 Год назад

I look forward to every Minimal Mom video. I will miss having 2 a week, but maybe I will get more Decluttering done. Lol. Because, well, I’m old school, and I can’t seem to figure out how to work or do other things while the video is playing. To me, it’s like TV, I have to watch. I want to see your expressions, whatever you are doing, whatever’s going on around you. I will probably end up joining one of the private groups. I would love to lead a group in Decluttering By Faith, but I have not yet figured out how to approach people about minimalism. Hopefully soon, people will see the changes I have made, and be interested in knowing how to get started. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

@Texasmom Год назад

Please keep making videos. I just finished watching Tom. I always enjoy his videos and you always inspire me to do better. Love and blessings from Texas.

@sharonwolfe9442 Год назад

Dawn as a mother of 6 I had to hold a son back in the 5th grade bc he just wouldn’t hand in his homework, and another son didn’t get his Eagle Scout bc he wouldn’t write his environmental science paper, and I could have just written it for him, but he needed to learn a lesson. So hard but they now are all great adults with families of their own. I love being a grandma to my 17 grandchildren. Now I don’t have to be the disciplinarian, I just get to love them up and give them back

@freefoodchef7939 Год назад

I learn so much from you all the time, even though our lives are so different. For example, I'm probably old enough to be your mom, I don't have any kids other than my fur babies, I live in the desert southwest, I'm single, and my spirituality is different from yours. But, other than all of that 🙂, I so relate to your lifestyle in terms of the elements that have sometimes been part of mine and the grounding that you have, which is part of my own life. Thank you so much for being strong enough to share your vulnerability in this video. ❤

@familyofparsons5354 Год назад

I'm 28 and i feel so blessed to get to watch you on your journey. You are easily my favorite youtuber. It feels like i get to have a glimpse of what i can expect from life 12 years ahead as a mom, wife, and a on my minimalist journey. Especially because my kids are about the same age difference from each other as yours are. I know the youtube journey will probably end someday, but i am not eager to see you go! So glad at this time that you are enjoying pushing your message cause i love to hear it! Also, as someone who has always had a dream to pursue youtube one day whether hobby or career, i know it can feel disheartening when new viewers aren't always flowing in, but you teach me new perspectives, ideas and tips all the time that i believe the Lord really wanted me to hear whether it's about faith or minimalism, or just life. Please never feel like the subscriber count equals the importance of your message. I really feel like this may be your Ikigai.

@PlantHoardingAdventures Год назад

Love you lady!! Please don’t stop YouTubing! We will all grow older and uncool together but you are such a positive and lovely person, any time I can’t find motivation I just pop one of your videos on and I feel like I have best bud keeping me company while I eat the frog, and at the end I feel really good about what I just finished and even myself because again you being up really cool point about life sometimes. Sending love to the fam, of off to watch that homeschool video! I’m just in the beginning of the journey and the negativity is overwhelming so I love seeing successful homeschooling families ❤️ thank you again for everything you do 🙏❤️

@stacyfausett5436 Год назад

Man I’m super sad your cutting back to 1 video a week. Other minimalist RU-vid videos come and go but I watch ALL OF YOURS!❤❤❤ Honestly I talk about you like your a close friend. How can we get more Dawn???

@debbiekeyes6644 Год назад

It was so awesome that you mentioned how you see other points of view when you get feedback different from what you are doing. I’m a decade older than you and I wish I’d started realizing this when I was your age. The more I experience life, the more I understand that any opinion I have most likely has a very valid opposing idea. Having these different points of view makes life more interesting and being open to hearing ideas other than our own allows us to learn tolerance, understanding, and compassion.

@Mom23kitties Год назад

Thanks…I think you and your family are wonderful..I hope you never stop YT. You all inspire me!!!

@lisakallunki5042 Год назад

I feel like you’re a friend I’ve never met…but would like to someday. I’ve learned so much from you and will continue to watch as long as you do this. I feel the same way about Laura from Garden Answer too 😂

@skillhunterffv4058 Год назад

Lol, when you said you felt to old to have a baby I laughed. I just found out I’m pregnant at 43. I have a 17 and 14 year old. Totally feeling to old for it🤣 But I wanted to let you know your so awesome!!! I love watching you and your family!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

@HistorianMom Год назад

Congratulations!

@Mom23kitties Год назад

I was 38 when I had my last baby, and it was such a wonderful gift. My others were 9 and 12, tremendous helpers.

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

Oh wow!!!! Congratulations!!!! That is exciting and the older kids will be SO helpful! That's the only difference, Diana always jokes that if she had an Adeline at her house it would be so much easier!!!!!

@ImLunaShesZeta Год назад

@@TheMinimalMom right, my mom jokes that every newborn should come with a 13yo helper.

@Amandahugginkizz Год назад

@MOM23KITTIES i was 38 (last yr) when i had my 5th it's crazy even at 35 you are considered "advanced maternal age" or "geriatric pregnancy" it's actually insulting lol. I think its the perfect age to have kids

@jenniferday1435 Год назад

You are amazing and we appreciate you more than you'll ever know ❤️

@pawcatsfly Год назад

I love your honesty and ability to be vulnerable with your viewers. Your sharing teaches us and modeles the behavior that makes the world a loving and generous place to live. You and Tom are great examples of love and caring and are such genuine, real people. Thank you both for sharing your home, loves, family and days with us. I enjoy your vids so much.

@HeyBailesHome Год назад

It makes me sad that people can be hateful toward anything, but especially homeschooling. You know your family and children best! You have a great attitude, but you’re right, “sometimes it’s easier said than done.” Thank you for sharing, even when that can be difficult. Also, if you haven’t looked into Thomas Jefferson/Leadership Education it seems very similar to what you’re doing with your kiddos! ❤

@kap319 Год назад

I also really found the TJ book very helpful many years ago when we started our homeschool journey.

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

yes I have! love it and THANK YOU!!!!!

@ChristysChannelYall Год назад

Dawn, I just want to share that as a parent of a 25 year old and twins age 20, if I could have homeschooled them I would have in a heartbeat. One of them especially has taken with him some things learned at school into adulthood that seriously tear me up. I’m a Christian and he has went WAY out into some beliefs that do NOT align at all with our faith. He learned they were okay while at public school. I know this will not be a popular comment but I don’t care. Just wanted to tell you my experience. I think there is a lot of not good stuff taught in public schools.

@adelinevanderbyl5385 Год назад

I would love to watch the homeschool video, I must have missed it somehow and can’t find it, can someone link it please?

@Firstfalconfree Год назад

Homeschoolers are definitely used to being attacked, whether the other person intends to be hurtful or not. Choosing something that is not mainstream can leave others feeling like we are judging them for choosing the mainstream, even though we aren’t making our choices based on what our neighbors do. It can absolutely go the other way sometimes too, with some homeschoolers attacking public schoolers, but the ratio is overwhelmingly the other direction. Literally even cashiers at the grocery store can be judgmental when we are out with kids during school hours. I prefer to deal with it by assuming that the questions and comments are coming from a place of genuine curiosity, since it frequently is. When the person is clearly aggressive towards our life choices, I still try to respond as though they are asking from interest, since it tempers my replies with kindness and often takes them off guard.

@janereygate9887 Год назад

Oh Dawn I wish I’d had RU-vid and known about you twenty years ago! It’s still not too late to declutter but simplifying my home and schedule would have been so helpful! Keep home schooling if it suits your family! You’re their mum, so you know what’s best! 💗

@raisingsunshine351 Год назад

I love listening to you Dawn!

@SweetnSassyMamaOf2 Год назад

Same!

@deborahroper3694 Год назад

I’m so sick of hearing, Blah Blah Blah “Changed My Life For-Ever!” If I see this in the title, I will NOT watch it. I choose people who show their genuine self and do not have more than one commercial in their video, for example, your take your life back. Honestly Dawn, I really like you, but I just couldn’t take one more, “take your house back” commercial. I understand that RU-vid is a way to make money. And I understand that you are taking care of your family. And you are very sincere. But I’m being sincere with you now. You produce great videos and for awhile I didn’t miss a day without watching Minimal Mom. I know that the other RU-vid videos are partly how you get paid so I’m not referring to them. Just be you. You are great at making videos and I was loving watching your videos, then you and Tom videos, and your family’s videos and you and your sister’s videos. I love all of them. I see you always evolving and you have a true wholesome beauty and personality. Just be you. We love you.

@joannemazurek9075 Год назад

You are amazing wanting a child beyond infancy. So many people want the newborns and the babies and the four year old and under so they can have them longer and they seem more like really theirs it definitely takes somebody special to consider adopting a child who's not a baby or toddler anymore

@lizbrewer3040 Год назад

Dawn, I KNOW you did the right thing not allowing your child to go to that fun event. Parenting is not easy, but kids need to know their boundaries. Now that you have shown all 4 of your kids that there are consequences for misbehavior, they probably will not do it again. Lesson learned for 4 children, not just 1. Yes, you and Tom are amazing parents! ❤

@JoyfulHope115 Год назад

1. My Dad taught me that in discipline, never take away something you’ve already said they can do. If they need a consequence, make it something else. It served me well! 2. We’re made to love beauty - look at the old churches and art! And for me, hair and makeup are a kindness to others 😂🙂

@leithawalling9519 Год назад

Love you! Energy levels cracked me up. Long God story for me, but I adopted my son when he was 10 and I was 58. I adopted my daughter when she was 8 and I was 60. I’m doing life in reverse. 😂 Raising children and buying a house in retirement.

@DebbieLinville Год назад

Thanks for the gift of your time and your generous nature and positive attitude! This was a true Christmas blessing !

@melanieb2132 Год назад

Here's the thing about the lottery.. I think those that do the dave Ramsey plan, or on the other side of that plan, the lottery really isn't even appealing. For those who are tredding water in the base of the pyramid of the maslow's hierarchy of needs, it's very appealing. I never play. I don't even want it. I'm with you, Dawn. I really do understand why people would fantasize about it if things are really tough.

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

I was thinking about that, too...before we were out of debt it would have meant freedom...now it almost feels like it means more responsibility but hard to explain until you get there...kind of like trying to explain how freeing minimalism is ;)

@melanieb2132 Год назад

@TheMinimalMom, I agree. When there's natural growth in business, the process happens organically. The family can gradually take on the weight of money. Money is responsibility.. on the positive and negative side. The notorious B.I.G was on to something. "Mo money, Mo problems"

@dellapitre4520 Год назад

I, for one, am so grateful for you...I only wish I could have had you when my kids were little! You would have made a world of difference in our home. You have definitely changed my life for the better...thank YOU! ❤️🥰😍

@ihartsacto Год назад

Oh me too. Dawn has so much to share!

@christyb3942 Год назад

Oh my goodness, the comments you made about friends was so great! Thank you for making me realize this is not that uncommon. Love and blessings! Thank you for all you do! 🙏🏻💕💕💕

@tjjurake3506 Год назад

You are definitely not alone! making friends as an adult seems impossible.

@ritadyer9295 Год назад

@@tjjurake3506 it is for me at 63. I’m still raising kids (9 and 11) and most my age no longer have kids at home. They have gotten to the “I can’t deal with kids very long at a time” stage. So it’s hard for me to have a friend. I’m a stay at home mom and homeschool. It’s a pretty lonely life. I wouldn’t take anything for my children! But I would like a couple or even one friend to hang out with! My sister doesn’t even hang out with me anymore. She doesn’t even keep her own grandkids so I don’t expect her to want to hang out with me. When I call her almost every time, if she’s at home and not playing bingo, she’s watching a movie on tv. That really sounds like a boring life to me. Again, I’m thankful for my full life with my kids and husband. But I am lonely.

@helenebennie3961 Год назад

@@ritadyer9295 I'm 57 and just started working in childcare, so I love kids. It sounds like you need some younger friends.

@tjjurake3506 Год назад

@@ritadyer9295 I am over the age of 50 now and don't fit in with the older crowd because they are all about their grandchildren. At a younger age our acquaintances were all too busy with taking their children here and there every day of the week. My children are my animals and quite frankly they often make better friends than humans anyway. Don't give up on your sister. My sister and I were estranged for years. Having her back in my life has meant the world to me.

@barbarapinto2305 Год назад

After retirement, I made friends through a knitting community - wonderful people of all ages!

@conniesoares157 Год назад

I always love watching your videos…will miss the Friday one next year but know how you have to prioritize what needs to be done and having 4 kids is definitely more important..they are only with you a few short years. Have a wonderful weekend!

@lynnhendley8910 Год назад

Love all your videos . They are so inspiring and motivating. Love your videos with Diane as well. You are both my Heroes.

@GoingGreenMom Год назад

You know, ever since you started talking about fostering and adoption, I felt like there is something that will find it's way to you, and I just have a feeling it will probably be through the place in Mexico that you helped build and do the well.

@LauraRodriguez-Peace Год назад

Thank you so much for your humility and authenticity, Dawn. We appreciate you. 🧡

@PARoth2011 Год назад

I’m and “old mom” who adopted a baby at 40. Having a teen in my 50’s was stressful and much harder than if I had been younger and that stress impacted my health. As usual, your judgement is sound and thoughtful. I didn’t know I wouldn’t have my normal resilience after menopause so it’s great that you remind people about age and energy levels. So many kids deserve a safe environment to grow up in and the older ones often get left behind.

@lisamalwitz8517 Год назад

I cringe when I hear that question! - Where will you be in five years. I understand we need to have goals and plans, but no one knows what will happen and five years is just too far out for me. Plus there's something about feeling like a failure if the plan doesn't happen. I will plan ahead months and maybe a year. (My step dad would ask new people I'd bring home this question within a short time of meeting them! I think that's where my cringe comes. I would look at my friend and mouth..."I'm sorry". I could see and feel it turning people off. It felt like they were on a job interview. And this wasn't just dates, it could be a girl friend. Not cool! 🙂)

@melanieb2132 Год назад

People often die, so it really throws a wrench in things. I think you could have general goals 1-healthy habits 2- healthy relationships. But beyond that, how can you plan 5 years down the road?

@christinatillman9266 Год назад

I'm so thankful I stumbled on to your videos! I have felt....unsettled for awhile. I wasn't sure why, but I knew the amount of "stuff" in our home, attic, and garage stressed me out., even things I didn't see on a regular basis (i.e. attic stuff), but I struggled getting rid of things. I couldn't put my finger on what was wrong, until I started watching YOU. I felt that you were speaking the very feelings and frustrations I was living. You made me realize WHAT was wrong, but even better, HOW to start changing it. And I didn't feel stupid, attacked, or like a failure. Instead you made me feel hopeful, and like there WAS and IS a light at the end of the tunnel and I was capable of reaching it. You have influenced me, and I seek out more of your wisdom in order to keep moving forward to improve our life through owning less. You are the friend we all need 😀 Also, your sign off is so special. We all need to hear that someone somewhere loves us! ❤️

@marybacker6743 Год назад

Dawn, for now, NO ONE does it better than you! I watch all your videos. Your advice is spot-on@

@leighfitzpatrick2383 Год назад

I went to goodwill today to drop stuff and talked myself out of a project item bc I knew it would feel good to Not have it in my home! And it feels great!! Old me would have Run to the register with it coupon in hand. 😂 that’s your influence Dawn! I put the lights on the tree listening to this last night!

@HannahRainbow88 Год назад

I used to co-lead a youth group for 7-14s so I totally agree they're the best age group! 😂 1 baby and done here with (all 3 of) our autism spectrum needs. 🌈 Mum guilt is totally real, especially when I have to take some alone time (being on the Asperger's side myself). I have to remind myself that G doesn't need my burnt out self, he needs his decent mum.

@lorraineas1888 Год назад

Just a few things to mention. First, YOU gave us the amazing opportunity to help Dorothy's house by doing the hard work of making a cookbook and sharing it with us. Second, and more importantly, you are irreplaceable. Your ability to connect with people and share the message of minimalism and simple living is a blessing. Thank you so much for everything you do!

@jillgott6567 Год назад

If I won the lottery I have a plan 1) fully fund 3 - 6 month Emergency Fund 2) down payment and or full amount for a property small house, - 2 bedrooms, 1 bath area for gardens , orchard, 2 dogs, room for my 3 cats and a dog pen 3) donate to a- food Fund for children in my state FREE LUNCH AND BREAKFAST ALL children b- the animal orphanage two of my cats came from c- another program or church d- donate to MRI Fund at local hospital [ I had three in one year and had no money to pay so I felt very blessed ] 4) second hand replacement car for myself - another Subaru 5) monthly hair appointment 6) travel to England to see my college friend, then visit Italy, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Lichenstein BUT FIRST, I NEED TO BUY A TICKET 🎫 :)

@AnchoredHousehold Год назад

We have a newly turned 13 year old girl who came to our home about a month ago. Currently we have 9 (usually 10) in our home! It’s pretty crazy around here 🤪 BUT my husband even questioned the other day, when only 2 kids were home and it was super quiet, about what are we going to do when all the kids leave the house. This is our 8th and oldest foster child and it’s nothing like I thought it would be. She’s great and not scary at all!

@windiejade Год назад

Your empathy and compassion are inspiring ♥️

@bethechange4040 Год назад

please, please, please read about attachment disorder before adopting. it's extremely serious and dangerous and common.

@sarapeters4924 Год назад

Yes. Prepare well. And trust God. (See my other comment.)

@lawaincooley6788 Год назад

You are one of my favorite channels on RU-vid. I always "like" it at the start so I don't forget.

@1919heather Год назад

If you won the lottery.....buy Tom the strongest truck with room for everyone and a super strong engine so you can pull whatever you want to without incident! lol

@brendamcelyea1246 Год назад

😂😂😂

@plot10homestead58 Год назад

Your video titles don't have to be filled with clickbait...that's a choice (and a poor one).

@cookshackcuisinista Год назад

Hello Dawn, the up close and personal with you is lovely! So maybe when you're one video per week launches, you could do an up close and personal once a month or once every two months for us and let us know how the trajectory is going! You are loved here on RU-vid!

@jackielynn9716 Год назад

I hope you do RU-vid forever Dawn 😂 I'll be old and uncool too, and still watching you 😜 your videos have helped me so much, I always enjoy your kind and encouraging way of making content. Thanks for having videos for me to "borrow motivation" from so often!!

@michellemees8286 Год назад

We never mind any of your titles! You are always terrific and the content is ALWAYS valuable!

@karennealy1857 Год назад

Yes those of us who are your biggest most loyal fans don’t even really read the titles! We just see YOU (&/or Diana) and smile and click! So if you need to gear the titles to enticing newcomers to your channel and your message, that’s so fine! It’s “marketing,” right?!

@katrinasimmons9288 Год назад

Hi Dawn, I don’t comment much here. I think I may have commented one or two other times in the three years I have been following your channel. I’m just here to say that you rock and I love watching and learning from you. I think you and your family are doing great. I hope if you do get negative comments that you will let them keep rolling, because you are really brave to put yourself out there on RU-vid and you carry yourself well. I find that you speak truthfully and gracefully 🤍

@nancywatson9084 Год назад

I wish I looked as cute as you do in a knit hat!!🥰🥰🥰

@royalone3009 Год назад

I love your videos. I wait for every video to come out.

@saraa.1412 Год назад

Teens are the last age group to be adopted and always so grateful🥺…go for it!!! 👏🏼

@hannahmiller2752 Год назад

What a wonderful message you have shared, this channel has been a blessing thank you.

@Notmyname1313 Год назад

Thank you, Dawn! Nails: dashing diva!!! It’s at target! And so easy! And lasts 3-4 weeks

@denisemusicnut Год назад

Wracking your brain trying to come up with a catchy title for your videos is a waste of time! I watch them for their content, not their title. You could just use the day’s date for the title! I’ll still be watching!

@annoravetz5908 Год назад

Thank you for spelling “wracking” correctly. So many times writers leave off the “w”.

@yvonnehurlbert3845 Год назад

Ok, NO ONE should be commenting on your homeschooling choices. I am in my 10th year now and every year has looked different. I think what you're doing with your boys sounds awesome. I found myself wishing I had a resource like that for my girls. We have an awesome homeschool community where I live, but it's that one on one time and instruction that helps so much. I am glad you are confident in what you're doing because it sounds great to me.

@julieb7068 Год назад

Yes!!!

@rebeccabaca559 Год назад

We don’t want you to use titles like “juicy” bc that is so not you in a good way. You are real and relatable and fun and we would all love you as a neighbor and friend. You are not what people think of when they hear the word RU-vidr. Bc you don’t fit the mold of some of these ridiculous people. Your content is valuable, motivating and real.

@karennealy1857 Год назад

I want to share something I realized while listening to the part about making friends. I think every “real” new friend I’ve made in past 5-10 years is one I’ve made because of joining a weekly small group at church or a weekly Bible study. Every church has a different setup as far as offering these, but if there’s a way at your church to volunteer to lead one, why not do so using the Decluttering by Faith book & videos, and let the church put the word out for you. It always helps to issue a few personal invites too to some women you already know or think might be interested, but mainly just pray & trust God to bring women who are interested and as you go through the material together and share yourselves & your journey, friendships are born and develop! And with people you might never even get introduced to otherwise! The key is being willing to be open and honest and share - like Dawn does with all of us! That’s why we all feel like she’s our friend, right?!

@CAGChannel1 Год назад

Hi from another Neely :)

@karennealy1857 Год назад

Hi!! Hardly anyone spells it like we do!

@rathercreative Год назад

I got into the Lily & Fox nail wraps in the past few months- $2.99 for 2 manicures! They take a while to get good at, but they are a nice option. The sparkly ones are the most forgiving.

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

I really like nail wraps, too...I haven't tried that brand, I will have to check them out!!!

@shastaleplatt Год назад

I’ve been following your channel for years. Love the Q&A you did. Hope to see more in the future ☺️

@dlk8439 Год назад

Dawn, God is using you more than you’ll ever know on here. My life has been changed by your ministry as well. The love of God just flows through you like big a warm hug. It is so emotionally healing! Your anointing is breaking the yokes that have been hanging like a millstone around so many necks. We aren’t fighting against flesh and blood, even when it appears so. The further your ministry reaches the harder the fight will be, but the greater the rewards and blessings. ❤🙏

@heathersmeather Год назад

I tried the gel the first time mid October with a pedicure. It was costly BUT it’s now starting to come off in December. It lasted and looks so nice. Especially compared to my home pedicures. 😆

@TheMinimalMom Год назад

Totally agree!

@cynthiafisher9907 Год назад

The only potential problem is that keeping it on so long can make it more likely to get toenail fungus, which is what happened to me.

@helpfulnhappy Год назад

Sweet Dawn... would give away the winnings and she still doesn't have a new window in her red barn or her house moved on to a new basement. Selfless. Sending hugs to all the selfless people in the world.

@maryerinagard9948 Год назад

I super appreciate enjoy your insights. Nonjudgmental positivity etc. God bless💕

@oregonk91 Год назад

I love your Friday/more personal videos! Completely understand the need to reduce a bit. Care of your kids are the MOST important job you have!

@NatalieBennett Год назад

A lovely video, my friend! Thank you for sharing your heart ♥️

@stephaniea.f.6333 Год назад

Thank you for being so open and honest. Practicing minimalism was very helpful for my family in October. We had to take an emergency trip to Canada to see my grandfather who was passing away and we had less than 24 hours to prepare and leave. With a 15 minute spontaneous house clean and a few minutes to pack for the family we were able to do it. My husband and I have a 3 year old, 1 year old and newborn. So spontaneous trips aren't always easy. But minimalism made it happen and happen smoothly. Thank you Dawn for your advice and being so helpful.

@helenebennie3961 Год назад

Way to go!

@coris0923 Год назад

Thank you for being so willing to put yourself out there 😊 How could anyone be mean to you?? 😮 I’m thankful for all the knowledge you’ve shared to help me minimize my home - it really has changed my life! I do have to laugh though - of all the “hundreds” of things I have uncluttered since May of 2022, I realized that I do regret 2 things. A beautiful red scarf - which I would love to be wearing now at Christmas time 😂 and about 25 recordable blank dvd discs. NEVER did I think I would need those discs again until my sister gave me a video to dvd recorder - brand new still in the box - she had never used! I’m working on family videos and had to go buy the blank dvds 🤦🏽‍♀️ HOWEVER … it’s was so worth it!! Thank you Dawn 👍🏽

@andreamiller6200 Год назад

Want to add a couple thoughts. First, now that I am 66, I feel 36, and the reason I don't say 26 is that by age 36 (let's average it out and say age 40), I found myself fundamentally very happy with my lot in life - at age 26 had too much angst - and my life has landed in that same happy spot year after year after year. So at age 66 I feel still fully vital and I think of age 36, or 40, or 46 as the most prime years of my life and even though I am getting older, I still feel connected to it. And it was not long after age 36 I gave my life a wild shake and went to medical school at the age of 38, which opened the door to an entire new set of adventures and responsibilities that I could not have envisioned before I stepped out and did it. It makes me think of your RU-vid presence in a similar way. Who knew where that could take you? But it has taken you there and I feel certain it is because you were already aligning with the path you were prepared to take. So who knows where you will be 5 years from now - but it sure will be an exciting journey because once you accept your unique self and smooth out youth's bumps of becoming that self, then every year that follows has new relish in it, and to share. Now I am excited for myself to see where I am at 76 and 86 and beyond, and am excited to see where YOU are at! The other thought is that the satisfaction life has brought is truly about what satisfaction I can spark in the lives of others and when you answered what you did about if you won the lottery, I understood at once what your impulse would be, to help others with it. Do you know, Dawn, I feel that it was like winning the lottery to have discovered you in 2020, because I feel your dedication and inspiration lift me up with every communication. My happy life is happier still for your part in it. Thank you, Dawn! ❤