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@Smith-he6bg

2 жыл бұрын

Would love you chicken recipe for the instapot.

@windytaylor2081

2 жыл бұрын

Love you and Tom. Slow down on the talking......I from soth Alabama 🤣🤣🤣 God Bless your sweet family!! Enjoy your summer ☀️

@jennisalyers

2 жыл бұрын

I have a scammer commenting under my original comment. Just wanted to make you aware 🙂

@stepht8616

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dawn! Do you use Telegram? Received a message saying it was from you but I’m hesitant because I’ve never heard of that platform before. Is this a scam by chance? Thanks in advance!!

@jennisalyers

2 жыл бұрын

@@stepht8616 it’s not them

Can I just say, I LOVE how Tom is learning about CBT AND talking about it on KZread. We need more examples of tough outdoorsy guys who are also good husbands and fathers and actively care about mental health.

@cjrrob7336

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely missed this. Where is Tom talking about CBT?

@ALxoxo1

2 жыл бұрын

@@cjrrob7336 It’s at 1:24.

@cjrrob7336

2 жыл бұрын

@@ALxoxo1 ahh I had missed it thanks so much.

@livesplendid3728

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss.

@findingchristine

2 жыл бұрын

As a Cognitive Behavioral Mental Health Therapist, I fully support this reply.

Again I appreciate that you and your family share what I at least consider normal everyday life stuff. This channel proves that you don't have to be crazy rich or super trendy to be valuable. We don't find it boring- we find it validating. ❤️

@azbuckeyegirl9523

2 жыл бұрын

I think I once heard Dr. Dobson say that 80% of life is made up of “mundane” things. It was good for me to hear that when I was a mom of young children. It somehow made me feel more content. As I get older, I appreciate mundane more and more.

@lifewithlarsandsusie8315

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

We had it so good (14 years ago) when our children were 11, 14, and 16. Life was so easy. Then we decided to adopt a 9 month old baby. Then when that baby was almost 7, and things were easy again, we started fostering and later adopted a 4 1/2 year old little fireball! THEN, in December of 2020, we brought a newborn foster baby home from the hospital (my husband and I were 53 years old). She stayed for 3 precious months. Much of this was not in our plan (our plan was 3 children) but we wouldn’t change it for anything!!!! 💗

@silviaremon604

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you!

I enjoyed sharing your day. It was not boring. It makes me happy to see a man and a woman building a home, a family and a dream together. You offer such inspiration to all of us. Thank you for your generosity.

I love that your kids have chores they are responsible for. I think this instills a sense of accomplishment and pride. And makes for stronger, more responsible adults.

It's great that you and Tom begin and end your day talking. You're a great couple with a loving relationship. ❤️

Oh Dawn...I almost got a tear when you said that was your grandpa's truck and your dad's, and now Tom's. Ah... how special. What a wonderful life you and Tom have built. You deserve every good thing you have built. Not everyone gets the dream. And sometimes those who do don't even realize it. I think you do. And thanks as always for sharing. 🌼😉

@ilibertyi

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

What a great idea hiring a high schooler to work on homework with the kids! Keeps the learning going all year long, allows you to work uninterrupted or to have time to relax, and the older child does not feel she has a " babysitter" bit there is a responsible, older person around in case of emergency.

@TheMinimalMom

2 жыл бұрын

It has been so wonderful, and the kids adore her, we are so grateful!

I live in a senior apartment. We have about 56 apartments. We get together for movie night. We have a dinner once a month. If you are bored or lonely we have places where we can meet. People walk by and stop and talk. We have exercise three times a week. So it’s awesome here:

@karineb5980

2 жыл бұрын

Bonsoir de France Angela 🖐

I don’t find it boring, I find it refreshing! No crazy running around, stressed out parents. You have a lovely family life!

I enjoy watching your “Day in the life” videos. They are full of real life stuff but you also share what you’ve learned through your journey to become minimal.

@mizzezjones

2 жыл бұрын

I liked watching the part about moving the dirt and I found looking at all the farm land very peaceful. I’d like to see when you clean up or not.😃

If just occurred to me that you are a minimalist in possessions but you are a hoarder of life experiences. What a fine example for your children.

@wallflower5182

2 жыл бұрын

Good observation. Plus, one is not possible without the other - being minimal in possessions lends you more time in your day for life experiences.

You guys are amazing. I have been following for a while and you have helped me so much, thank you. I live in Dublin, Ireland and our lives are so different but I still love watching everything you guys do. Thank you so much and I hope to keep following for a long time to come. Take care and God Bless. (please note I am not a particularly religious but you guys make me want to believe!)

The most interesting part of my day is watching you 2. 😆 It's nice to see that ya'll are just normal people, your kids fight & you work hard like the rest of us. Excited for your new adventures you're both working on. Keep the videos coming.

I’ve been watching you for a few months now. First and really the only KZreadr I truly follow. When my husband hears you talking now he says “is that your friend from Minnesota that you’ve never met?” And I just reply, “Yep, it sure is!” Thanks for being my friend. If you are ever in Maryland, I think we should hang out. You have already helped me more than you will ever know!

@ilibertyi

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!! The same goes for Central California!! Visit here!

@awestlaker

2 жыл бұрын

This made me giggle!! So true. Dawn, our friend!

@sarahko2014

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, she's my friend, too!^^ (from a Wisconsite living in South Korea...watching Dawn & Tom is a "taste of home" for me!♡)

You are so blessed to have the surroundings of a godly family and a good husband and I’m so grateful how you share your blessings with us to see and hear how you live your personal life. It’s so nice to see an example of a Christian life being humble and prosperous at the same time!

I don't know if it's just voyeurism, but I so enjoy seeing "day in the life" style videos! It's so great that you're raising your kids to be part of the household community, instead of just those small people that eat all the food and make messes LOL.

Many birds, like doves, prefer to ground feed. So the squirrels are helping to distribute the seeds! I like the squirrels, even when they are getting fat on seeds. Everything needs to eat. ❤️☺️

@aliciamarin5226

2 жыл бұрын

And squirrels are so flufffffy!

@momofjstk

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I was going to comment that plenty of birds prefer to ground feed. So, the picky birds (I sit a couple feet away from them outside and shake my head) are actually doing the other birds a favor. We feed our squirrels, too. They aren't too bad, and our dog loves to go out and chase them away a few times a day, so it keeps them on their toes. Around here the birds are going insane for the suet! This is the first year we've had this run on suet. Woodpeckers are especially happy when we fill the suet holders.

I LOVE White Collar! I might have to go watch it again now! This may not be the most interesting part of my day, but one of my favorite little moments is feeding my cat. Folks say cats aren't trainable, but I have trained her to sit, stop meowing and look at me before I put her food down. It just makes me happy. I'm all about the simple joys. Thanks for sharing your day with us. xo

@carolynmcpike3193

Жыл бұрын

I think I’m going to have to watch White Collar again, also! 😊

What about this idea….have Tom build a bench for the hallway that goes from wall to wall with one shelf underneath. It would provide a lot of shoe storage but not take up anymore room.

@HerCupOfSIMPLE

2 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@TheMinimalMom

2 жыл бұрын

YES!! I have been imagining something in my head, I just haven't told him about it yet ;)

Hahah. You do have it so good right now! For those of us with “large” families who are still in the baby/littles phase it is such an encouragement. Our time is coming.

Love to see the simplicity of your day and the joy and peace that comes from it. I’m an older Mom in the suburbs, still working and I love schedules and simple routines too. You’d be surprised how often I walk our dog and treat him like our second son, ha.

Your kids are so wonderful with their chores. Miss Adeline and her cooking pancakes made me smile! 😍

I’m so with you on enjoying this stage of parenting. I feel like moms in the thick of parenting littles need to know that these days are ahead and it’s not all losses as the kids get bigger. You guys are the best. I can’t wait for the devotional! I already know which friend I’m going to do it with.

@mollyrecchia6445

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying this! I am one of those parents in the thick of parenting littles and find myself asking does this get easier? I know I am doing kingdom work however it is still a tough season right now with 3 under 4. Thank you for the encouragement ❤️

@johannabennetts64

Жыл бұрын

@@mollyrecchia6445 I’m so glad you were encouraged! Hang in there. Consider the work you’re doing now as an investment in the big kid relationships you’ll have with them in the future. Your stage is hard. Period. And it’s ok that it feels hard some days. Tomorrow is a new day with new mercy. And someday maybe you’ll just hang out with your kid at a coffee shop and talk, and it’s so sweet and worth the wait. Praying for you!

@mollyrecchia6445

Жыл бұрын

@@johannabennetts64 ❤️

How refreshing to see a young family reading their bible and raising their kids in a wholesome way! Very enjoyable to watch!

Next time your watermelon is mushy, put it in a blender w lime juice and make popsicles. Perfect for hot days!

@TheMinimalMom

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh, that's an awesome idea!!!

@ab4th

2 жыл бұрын

We like watermelon slushies, too.

@millylarz

2 жыл бұрын

I make watermelon ice cube with cucumbers in the middle I love lemon lime water with those ice cubes and they make my fruity smoothies better too!

Beautiful evening walk. I do my 2.5 mile walk every morning at 6am. I love the peace and quiet of the new day. Also before it gets so hot. We live in Houston Texas and this time of year is miserable. In the upper 90s and the humidity of about 94%, it makes it so hard to breathe. But...in the winter is great. Christmas we are usually in shorts and sandals. We all have to find the good in each day.

Keep BOTH instant pots. Leave your 8 qt downstairs and use it when necessary. I found that I use my 6 qt the most and it is faster than the 8 qt to get up to pressure.. but the 8 qt is great for making soups or larger chickens as you have stated. I definitely would consider keeping both. I used your quarantine bin method with my 6 qt and found that I kept wanting to use it. Just my two cents. ☺️

@erikamagill8334

2 жыл бұрын

Also, it is great for summer to use both, main dish in the 8 qt and side dish in the 6qt keeps from heating the whole house with the oven.

@cheryllovestoread

2 жыл бұрын

I have both, also, and find that I really do use them both for different kinds of meals. I agree that the 6qt comes to pressure much faster. Having the 8qt in the basement would be a great option.

@joywingfield708

2 жыл бұрын

I have the 6 quart. My mom has the 8 quart. Mom uses hers more than I use mine because she can do more with it...like a whole chicken. I've wished for the 8 quart a few times. Keep them both!

@barbaraturner4771

2 жыл бұрын

I have both and use them. Keep em'!

@johilpert9149

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder why you couldn't cut up some of the chicken say take off wings put them in the chicken cavity and the leg and thigh and place on the top or bottom of the breast/back so it would fit in your six quart. I have cut a ham or turkey breast to fit in my six quart when it is too big to fit otherwise. As it will soon be just me and hubby an eight quart will never get used. I prefer to cook soups on the stove as I add items based on the time needed to cook them as apposed to all at once.

We use a wire bird feeder that holds suet. They love the fruit suit all year long and this enables them to “pick” what seeds they want. The tiny birds go for the smaller seeds, the bigger bluebirds etc go for embedded sunflower seeds. Saves dumping seeds on the ground and no mess with the suet holder. We have a three part suet holder:

Probably the most interesting part of my day is whoever I get to interview at my radio job. We get some amazing and fascinating guests!

Thank you for the wholesome, family-centered, family-friendly content! love your videos!! They are NOT boring at all!

Really enjoyed this - not boring at all. I love seeing people’s daily lives. Thanks for “inviting us over” ❤️

I love White Collar! My favorite thing about it is the positive marriage role model of Peter & Elizabeth Burke. 💕 They have a solid, supportive, trusting marriage that is such a healthy example. I love them! 🥰

You guys are NEVER boring ! Loved this ! And count me IN for ordering your & Diana’s book !

Didn't find this video boring at all! And didn't know Diana is pregnant and having her baby around the same time as me! 🥰 There is nothing exciting happening in my life except growing this baby and trying to declutter our home on the days when it's not too hot and I am not exhausted.

NOT BORING!!!! LOVE THESE DAWN. I wouldn't want ya'll see me doing chores and being boring in my day to day life. We try to keep it very simple

Keep both! Interesting is that my house is so organized that I can go thru my morning and evening routine half asleep, it’s so so much quicker than 3 years ago when my house was full of stuff. I recently painted most of my house in white and decluttered even more decor. I love it so much. I have fewer but nice bigger pieces of decor. Dawn, you are inspired me all those years ago. I love it!

Bird feeders are awesome. When I moved to Iowa when I got married at 25 yrs. old I was blown away at the variety of birds that we can enjoy in the midwest. I now (28 years later) listen sometimes to a podcast to learn more of their habits. Nature is a wonderful leader into worshiping our creator.

Get black oil sunflower seed for your feeder, we switched to it many years ago. Every time our local hardware store puts it on sale, we stock up. All the birds love it! The garden looks great!

We start our day in a similar fashion, but retired. I miss farm life, but in this season of life, plan on being on the road. Keep both instapots as you will need them as the boys grow and eat more. (maybe put one in the camper) Lovely family and look forward to your next book~

I like the peace that I feel while watching your videos. Thank you for this content, it is much needed in this chaotic hustle bustle world

I wanted to pass along some minimalist ideas-. I have been using a smaller bath towel and hanging it it my closet to dry! This is useful camping-it takes up so much less space and dries quicker!We have a bath towel for each person and they are responsible to wash their own clothes,including bath towel. Also I have pared down my jewelry and store them in pill organizers, only two organizers (container concept). Maybe this will be helpful to someone 🙂

Dawn, I really appreciate how you keep the exposure to your kids limited. Having said that, this is NOT a 'day in the life' of any mom. Someone was supervising the kids making breakfast, kids were squabbling, and someone was making them get dressed. That is a real 'day in the life'. This feels performative.

You guys are so hard working. Watering my flowers are the highlight of my day. And at sunset watching the birds on the lake. We love it.

Loved your day. You’d see me working as a family practice office nurse then coming home to make soap or be in the garden. Possibly canning, fermenting something, or baking bread. All kids are grown.

I really like the bird feeder that would be my morning spot too. And it looks like Tom's doing an awesome job on the lots. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

I love that you and Tom begin and end your day together ❤ I love learning how to make my families life less hectic by removing the things we really don’t need thank you so much

I enjoyed learning about your day. I pray abundant blessings for your family.

Just wanted to take a quick moment to say I enjoy watching your videos. You and your hubby are both so likeable! I can imagine myself hanging out with you over coffee/tea. Thanks for all the tips! I live in a small home so minimalism is key!

I loved your day in your life! You live your life priorities which is so great to watch. Love, kindness, hard work, continuous learning, smiles and laughter. Thanks Dawn!

Yes! Nothing line a MN sunset. Love seeing it around 9p.m. this time of year.

Came for the decluttering - stayed for the fun story-telling!

What a totally satisfying day, I am so grateful to be able to come along with you and Tom and the kids for it. So full of great directions to go in, and what shines through above all is how supported everyone is to follow their plan - that is how accomplishment happens! Great question about if anyone could stand beside me as I went about my day - it really does strike me how much I tend the betterment of the people (patients) I serve and what a true privilege it is to be of help. And it makes me wish to hear more about the successes and striving that make up the days of the viewership. I promise I am awed at the power of good intentions and efforts, and how everyone's story has so much value. Around 6:40 you mentioned that books have been a major source of learning. I must say, for me, in the second half of life, it has been the internet and KZread. Maximum thanks to The Minimal Mom for being a steady source of inspiration!

Such a delight to spend time with you all today! Thanks for the video.

Dawn, I have MUCH less waste from the birds when I use the small sunflower PIECES instead of whole or unshelled seeds. Sometimes they're looking for smaller pieces that they don't have to break themselves. Otherwise we get rats, too, so it's the only thing I use. My next door neighbor uses in the shell sunflower seeds and has a ton of wasted seed on the ground.

You two are so cute! So in love and each able to be yourself while encouraging the other! Your kids are absolutely precious!! What a God-honoring, God-pleasing family!! Blessings!!

I really like that you share your day. It is not boring!!! I like that it is full of family and that the routine comes together. You and Tom are so much fun to watch and I always get good tips and ideas from what you share😁

Thank you for taking us along on your day. I liked it very much. You have a nice life, blessed with your husband and kids and where you live. What a beautiful place. You have a lot to be thankful for. 🙏🏻✨

My job I work in dementia care that’s the most interesting thing about my day love you pair ❤️

@brg2743

2 жыл бұрын

How you are helping those with dementia and their families. Keep up the good work!

I love both your project ideas! I’ve often thought you and Diana should write a devotional! So excited ♥️ And a class for working moms would be amazing! I was able to keep things together so much better when I was homeschooling my kids. Now, with 2 kids graduated (still living at home), and one in public school, I now work full time and just get so frustrated because there’s never enough time/energy left at the end of the day. Looking forward to your wisdom and encouragement 🥰

Your wholesome, close-knit family of faith and positivism bolsters my belief in the innate good of people, hope for the world! God bless you! 💜💜💜

I loved spending the day with you. It's a beautiful life ✨️

You’ve inspired me to create more of a routine particularly in the morning.

I went to summer camp 🏕 in Orr Minnesota in 1973. We picked black berries had water polo. They had leeches & bats. I deliver Meds as an Independent Contractor in San Diego California 🇺🇸

Thanks for sharing this video. I watch these while I compound medication for my daughter's feeding tube. I've been watching for many years, and my apartment has remained decluttered. I'm glad Tom's going to therapy. He could treat you better.

The most interesting thing about our days is usually the goat chores. Our goaties are endlessly entertaining!

If you followed me around for the day, I feel like you’d see me taking care of our 3 dogs constantly (letting them out, feeding them, playing with them & cleaning up after them). It’s the first thing I do when I get up & the last thing I do before I go to bed😂

Very much enjoyed this 'day in the life' format ❤️❤️

Dear Dawn, I am a homeschool mom from Canada. My 3 boys are grown up and married now. I had tears in my eyes watching your family they truly are the best years, enjoy every moment! I miss those days😂

I SO appreciate your depiction of diligent work combined with worthy family life. Abundance in several areas!

It’s NOT boring! Very relaxing! Love your channel and have been a subscriber for years :)))) thanks for all you do Dawn!

What a lovely daily routine. Thanks for sharing. I work outside the home, so after a rushed morning and a day of working, an interesting part of our day is when we make dinner. Cooking is our hobby (my husband and my son enjoy making food), and we try new recipes fairly often. We also like to try more complicated recipes on occasion too. We use our Instant pot a lot too. On the weekends, we plan and shop for those meals. This has turned out to be a good hobby to have as it is affordable and directs us toward healthy, home-cooked foods. Thanks for another great video.

Thank you for sharing a normal day in the life of your sweet family!!! So reassuring to see you have house projects undone! I also enjoy hearing the gems you find at Goodwill, I love shopping there too. But the best part of this video is hearing you are doing a devotional with Diana!!! Can't wait!!!

Love how you share the love and simplicity of your life with us

You guys are Great! I love seeing these videos of you and your family. It's nice to see people happily living life together. Very encouraging!:) God Bless you guys!!!

This has been one of my favorite videos! Dont think it is boring, it's great! Fun getting to see the truck and ride along!

There hasn’t been a show of yours that I’ve watched that I haven’t loved and I’ve been watching you for three years. You are interesting and informative! Keep up your sweet laugh, beautiful smile, and your good ideas coming…!

Super Excited about your and Diana"s devotional!!

I am with the viewers of the last video. I asked my husband about the shorts, and he said he already has enough, so I didn’t order any for him. However, I did order the cord wrappers. They have arrived and now I just have to decide to what appliance besides my KitchenAid I’m going to apply the other cord wrapper.

I loved the White Collar series. We watched twice! I really liked this day in the life video. ❤️

@sharonberg4817

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my, i adore White Collar. The bromance, the supporting cast members, seeing Matt Bomer on screen, WOW! Plus Mozzie as the magical character. (I never watched his other series with Sara Parker) This was my introduction to that actor, RIP. I really really really was sad when it ended. Maybe i will watch it on Prime too.

@momofjstk

2 жыл бұрын

Loved White Collar, too!! I went back and look at the episode guide and remembered many of them. I can see watching it again.

Loved your video! It’s actually very interesting to see what others do in a day. You do a lot of stuff in a day 🙂 thanks for sharing.

First, I'm super excited for your devotional. I know what I will be asking for at Christmas time! My husband likes cargo shorts as well and found some Wrangler brand at Walmart on clearance. He is a semi truck driver so when he is driving he likes to wear them. And they are great quality! We live in an old house so we constantly have projects. Many left unfinished because it just becomes "livable". I recommend Rizzoli and Isles if you are needing another fun, clean detective show. I loved it!

I really enjoyed your day in the life, thank you for bringing us along. I liked how calm everything was - realising that as you said, the scrapping kids were edited out! - and it was interesting enough to keep me watching without being so hectic and jam packed as to make me feel secondhand exhaustion 😊

Not boring at all! It's really nice to see your family in such a relaxing season.

I love your DITL videos! It's actually my favorite kind to watch besides decluttering!

I thinks it’s wonderful how nicely your kids do chores and mind you too. Enjoying seeing a day in your life.

Thank you for sharing your day Dawn! Great life and beautiful family!

I really love the teamwork you and Tom have. It's really special ❤️

Thank you for taking us along! I really enjoyed watching the video!! Have a wonderful weekend!

How can I love this video more!! Seems def your normal routines and not just for the video! Bet it feels good to have time together since kiddos have grown a bit and more independence. Nice nice video!! Thanks for taking me along 😊

You guys work so hard! It's nice to see your day. You are blessed.

I love this type of video from you guys. Not boring at all.

This video was great. Thanks for the snippet of reality letting us know what you cut out. Your family lives a blessed life 😊

I love "hanging out" with you guys. You both are so dear and I think Tom is the best! ☺️ It's nice seeing you teaching your son knife & cutting skills, and sharing the kitchen chores. I have too much stuff, particularly kitchen & bathroom stuff. So hearing you reason out why or why not you keep something is hugely helpful. The best part of my day is feeding & watching the peacocks that live all around my house.

@lindarandall7025

Жыл бұрын

At age 75, I really enjoyed my years of being a Mom to our children. So it's so nice to see you and Tom and the kiddos live your everyday life Not boring at all .Very normal.Thank you for sharing. Plus I have learned so much about minimalist, have made a lot of progress but have a lot more to do. Keep that coming please as I listen to you as I declutter..🥰

I recently added a workout routine to the end of my day. It's only 25 minutes, but it has made a world of difference in having a more restful sleep. I'd like to add a daily morning devotional as well. Thank you for sharing your day, truly feel like we are neighbors ❤️

I don't find your videos boring! I run a daycare so the most interesting things that happen to me is whatever surprises I find after the kids are left alone in the bathroom for more than 10 seconds 😬😆 It's never a dull moment around here!

I loved this video. You and your family are so wholesome and hard-working. Thanks for sharing

Love this! Birdfeeder tip... the majority of birds love black sunflower seeds, so if you buy the bags of just that seed it will cut own on seed waste from birds scratching through to find what they want. :)

The most exciting part of my day today was when I took the dogs to a nearby vacant lot and we did some training and played chuck it. Your days don’t have to be exciting to be interesting. Thank you for sharing your day. ❤