Your House Shouldn't Look "Lived In"

Your home is lovely. I do not have a child yet but my dream would be to live in a home like yours- easy to put away, uncluttered, and cozy. My parents are hoarders so I have chosen to live my life with less. Thank you thank you for the inspiration and help!

Dawn, a caterpillar doesn’t just will itself to become a butterfly. It ends up encased in a dark spot for a season where invisible work is being done that no one else can see. Then there’s a breakthrough. It can take time, and be really messy, but eventually a new being has emerged into the light and can fly to new horizons never dreamed of before. You, dear Dawn, are a BUTTERFLY 🦋 ❤

I love that your house works for you Dawn. It looks fantastic to me.

Just today, I was distracted during my Bible study by some clutter that needed to be put away. Clutter steals our attention!

I've noticed the moment I put something down on a counter, it's a green light for others to do the same! Thank you 💚

Thank you Dawn. I always get excited when I see a new video. You are so encouraging

Yes! The key is pulling it back together quickly. If I had this down, I would not fear guests coming over at a moments notice.

You love the house because you have control—no compromising or negotiating with another adult. It is yours.

When I got serious about my decluttering journey Christmas Eve 2025, my plan was to own less clutter but have tidy home but the more I see what your new home has become, the more I’m wanting it. From someone that had hoarder tendencies to now wanting minimal is still blowing my mind and as of today I have decluttered 6,779, that 6,779 items I no longer want in my home and the one thing this has shown me, if I can be cured of hoarding, anyone can.

We don’t need to feel weird, we are all here watching this channel finding great peace in calming our home. Let’s embrace being different because thinking different has allowed us to be ourselves!!! ❤❤❤

I feel so calm when I see your house. I'm a fan!

Honestly Dawn, I think you might need to write a book about the mental burden of physical clutter on women, I feel like it’s a bigger and more impactful issue than any of us realize, and most men just do not have the same mental tax in this regard. Just like when you’re a mother, and you hear someone else’s baby cry, you feel this innate pull even if your kids are teenagers. The clutter is distracting us at best and at worst keeping us from actually accomplishing great or good things in life, because it’s constantly nagging at us, and more often than not this work falls upon us. We have spent thousands of years tending the home as women, so it’s natural that it’s become both tied to our inner sense of duty and our inner sense of identity. I feel like that could be a really important book. Or…documentary? Scientific study? Something.

I have been watching you since the beginning. I am much older but I have always thought you have been so hard on yourself. Four children is hard. Great memories, fun times but very busy. I am also divorced and know everyone needs to be on the same page. One person can do only so much. “You can lead a horse to water but can’t force them to drink. “ your married life evolved. Things change. We try so hard to be giving our best, 100%. Divorce is hard but you have grown immensely and can, not should, be proud. It still hurts but look where you are today. You are loved by so many!

I prefer Crap Basket! 😂 Love you Dawn! ❤

For anyone who feels overwhelmed by life and doesn’t really know where that feeling is coming from, Clara Hartley’s anxiety quiz might be worth trying. It could help you notice patterns that are easy to miss on your own.

I'd love to help you'd declutter! Find more details about our membership community here! /minimal-mom-private-group and here are links for the Zipper Pouches: /45iH9Hw and Acrylic Bins with Lids: /4vMXhf6 I hope you have a great day! - Dawn

I recently decluttered my minimalism yt channels. I kept only those who resonate with me. I kept only you and Joshua. 🌻

I think your house is amazing. Very freeing to have peace

Thanks for everything, Dawn. Been watching since my 8 year old was a baby. You have absolutely influenced how I have been able to manage all of the kids stuff (amongst all of the other items!). What a gift! You have absolutely changed my life. Thankful for you every day. And happy to be a member of the minimal mom group! ❤️

This is a great video length for me personally