The Post-Holiday Home Reset That Actually Works
177K views · Dec 26, 2025 · Howto & Style
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@TheMinimalMom · 9 months ago · pinned
Sign up for the Free New Year Planning workshop here: <a href="https://www.theminimalmom.com/new-year">https://www.theminimalmom.com/new-year</a> I love you and hope you had a great Christmas and holidays! - Dawn
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@brendajennings5438 · 9 months ago
I find it deplorable that followers would stop watching your channel because you made a personal life decision. I was divorced at age 30 and looking back I can realize it was the best decision I ever made. People kept asking me if I was sure? The person they saw and the person I lived with were 2 different people. Only you know what is best for you and your children so don't let their criticism affect you. Hang in there...it's definitely a process. I've been remarried for 30 happy years...you don't know the plans God has for you but he does. :)
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@Diana_McMahon · 9 months ago
I can't believe you've lost subscribers over getting divorced. How dare they. Don't judge until you've walked a mile in someone's shoes. Love you so much Dawn, you're one of my favorite youtubers! 🫶
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@MiniFooodz · 8 months ago
Lol, never did I think I would need permission from a stranger to "throw something away" yet here I am loving that she gave me the permission ♥️
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@amandaortiz1578 · 9 months ago
Hi Dawn🥰 I just wanted to let you know that I am also a Christian and I got divorced years ago. I understand people making the blanket statement “Christians shouldn’t get divorced”, while having no idea what we are going through & that we know the Lord wants us treated better. I’ve been happily remarried for years now but just want to tell you- you’re doing great! 🥳👍🏻You are a loving, supportive mom & your children are so blessed to have you❤️ Love & prayers for a wonderful 2026 & thanks for all you do!🥳
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@PaigeM2970 · 9 months ago
I adore you and your authenticity, Dawn. Thankyou for your video and kindness and thoughtfulness towards us all. I'm sorry there has been some negativity towards you and I don't understand it. But, please remember what a blessing you are to so many of us.
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@OrdinaryGrace1960 · 9 months ago
Also. Make a joy jar. A jar that each time something happens that makes you feel joy write it down on an Ana slip of paper and add it to the jar. Next mew years eve take them out and re read them. 🥰
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@susettetaylor1600 · 9 months ago
Dawn, I am sitting here crying and not even knowing where I am at. My husband walked out 4 months ago. I thought the holiday, since I love Christmas, decorating, teaching my special needs child about the birth of Jesus. However when everything came out my body said nope. Seeing your smile and calming voice is what I needed. ❤
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@joanf2905 · 9 months ago
I’m one of your success stories. You have helped me great rid of stuff and make a home that works for me in a new season of life. Also…my kids(they’re adults)are so grateful, we just cleaned out my parents home which was far from minimalism. They told me it made it so much easier to be present when we visit because they’re not worried about the stuff. My home is about relationships now, not stuff. I thank you from the heart. May you find peace and joy in the coming year.
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@maria_w311 · 9 months ago
My mom's rule was that the new gifts could live under the tree until the tree came down on New Year's Day. That gave me a week to find it a home.
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@PrincessofErised · 8 months ago
I don't give weight to anyone's opinion who does not pay my bills. I love that quote in Pride and Prejudice by Elizabeth Bennet: "I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me".
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@annisinnyc · 9 months ago (edited)
That you have lost subscribers because you are divorced is insane. Don't worry. You are finding your tribe now. And when I say that, I don't mean your tribe is divorced people. I am married. But I understand simply as a human being what you are going through. And I appreciate the value you bring through your videos.
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