So many of you have asked, so here is the link to the freezer/pantry bins: www.containerstore.com/s/multi_purpose-bins/d?q=multipurpose%20bin&productId=10022942&cid=sm_organic%7Ccasaarssenyoutube%7C07272023
I have been watching your stuff for a few months now. I have watched others for years, but since I started watching you, it has been a game changer! I have debilitating physical restrictions, so this has to happen. I have decluttered ( I love your ideas for this!), I have determined that I am 100% CRICKET!!!! I have followed your tips to organize your daily routines. I have a book for "to dos," but it never became easy until I followed the routines. I have the tall sea grass basket and the gold colored folder hangers. I already had some of your management book stuff, but your way is awesome. Thank you. I also love how you have been real and honest. When you were procrastinating watching TV because you were overwhelmed. That is reality. Things stay working well following your tips until life happens, and you fall off the bandwagon. Lol It's okay not to be perfect. You know what works and can go back to things when you have recovered. Lol. Thank you for everything ❤️
@@katefree9539 So happy for you! Where did you find the gold folder hangers? I have chronic pain and some mobility issues. Leaving stuff where I can grab it easily is super helpful to me. :) Also a cricket, but it kind of looks like I am a butterfly because so much stuff has to be out so I can use it -- like small appliances -- for example.
What a treasure you are to us fans and followers!!! I have never heard anyone as honest about all the crap going on in their life. You don't just show us the good stuff. I love it and I love you so much 💗💗💗
Oh my gosh, every baby was stressed! It started with the move, then you left and poor furbaby had to let it all go, more stress leading to migraine during vet visit which is Sooooo stressful and fur baby’s momma is incapacitated and unable to help.... chomp, and ... good lord, I bet you were happy that day ended. 😮
You know what’s awesome about these tips? They’re forgiving, uncomplicated and delivered without judgment. When someone is at the overwhelm stage and beginning their journey to better systems of organization, they should begin with small wins like these. ☺️
Agreed! I love how PRACTICAL Cass’s methods are. All my life I’ve tried to get help from sweet crickets who hide and micro-organize, but I’m super visual.
Omg you have NO idea how many many months,headaches, anxiety attacks, books, systems, etc I have been on a journey to the final chapter in my recovery….. getting my years of neglect, hoarding, and emotional attachment that has swallowed my home caught up with my new healthy happy life. In literally 20 minutes you have given me hope and an IMMEDIATE ZERO DOLLAR and most importantly OBTAINABLE solution. Thank you you literally have no idea how thankful I am
You need to see a neurologist. I get these, you will be alright with the correct care. An optician deals with the eye, but these are coming from the brain. I’ve been suffering for 20 years, just happened yesterday in my retina specialist’s office. I had to beg him not to call an ambulance. Told him it’s normal for me. I don’t vomit, I see intricate designs like oriental rug designs lol. We’re all different! Please see a neurologist. God love you!❤
One of my favorite organizing projects: I do quite a bit of baking, so I grouped baking soda, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar in a shallow square plastic container. When I'm following a recipe, I pull this out and put it on the counter - it's so much easier to pull out and put away one thing instead of several. To make this even better, I purchased small cans of baking powder that have a metal cross piece for leveling the measuring spoon. Then I emptied these and filled them with baking soda , salt and a specialty leavening that I also use (Bakewell Cream). I wrapped the containers in pretty contact paper and labeled the lids. Now they match, are pretty, and are easy to pull out and to use. I keep the backup supplies elsewhere. It did take a little time to create, but I enjoy it every time I'm baking cookies or cakes.
I often mix dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl and then put a sheet of waxed paper on top. There are less steps to do the next day, when I'm prepping a meal. It seems like less than half the work, when you split it up. :)
@gailmariage5318 I do that, too! But I have a naughty cat that I KNOW sneaks onto the counter at night, so I have a set of silicone covers that you just place on top of any bowl, and they seal well enough to keep her paws out. 🐾
Only you could tell a story like this that makes people laugh out loud! Bless you. You are so funny. I hope you (and Penny) have recovered and are ok now.
I have had migraines a but like that before but nit that extreme. Usually stress related. The side of my face can go numb as a precursor to it. You may want to check with your doctor though, of which you probably have. God bless you, sounds Iike a lot. Hang in there
I cracked up with "if your not balling melons" and "get rid of your holy underwear" 😂 All great tips. My decluttering journey started 2 years ago and I'll never turn back so happy for all the tips and support from The Minimal Mom, The Frugal Fit Mom, Diane and Denmark and Clutterbug it has been life changing!
Hehe. I find underwear has a life cycle - it's the good underwear, then the casual underwear/gym underwear, then it's 'period underwear' - I now have a little box in my drawer wear the undies at the end of their life cycle live.
It’s called “ocular migraine’s “ … they are scary but not terribly concerning. They are triggered by stress!!! No need to worry but definitely try to get some rest !! Ps; I’m an optician 🤓 Edit: if it’s continued or not improving, or just to ease any concerns) see an Eye Doctor or your PCP, just in case!
@@Merry-v1c yes that’s a good description of the sensation.. it can be disconcerting especially the first time getting them. Shouldn’t last long, if it does, see an eye doctor 👩🏼⚕️
Cas I always stay to the end💛. You tell us the good the bad and the ugly and we love you for it! We all have crap going on in our lives, you have a way of turning it into something we can smile at 😊
The stress, the chaos, the migraines, the crazy pants happenings! Are we related?! Thanks so much Cass! You help me with more than decluttering!❤Thank the Lord for good husbands!😎
The necklace one- a word of caution, if you have cats, this is a no-go! lol I have a full length mirror jewelry box that closes, and I even have to keep it locked because my cat will open it to play with my jewelry. But as always, a lot of great tips
To prepare for future decluttering sessions, try this: Get a pad of small Post-its or a roll of painter's tape and mark them with the current month and year. Go through your dishes, cookware, bakeware, appliances, orphaned cords, etc and tag them with one of the prepared date markers. When you use an item, remove its date marker. The next time you go through decluttering, you are better able to determine if the item is worth keep or that it's time for it to go. If it stays, leave the date marker on; in another year you may finally be convinced.
Sorry Cas, It's called migraines with aura. It's your body's way of letting you know the migraine is coming. It's triggered mainly by stress or certain foods. Once the aura starts you might wanna get started on an NSAID like ibuprofen and since you already know you start vomiting, take an antiemetic and just lie down with cold compresses and rest. It significantly reduces symptoms. If you need anything stronger consult your doctor. Hope it's helpful. And by all means never drive when you start having an aura it is dangerous.
My mom gets the aura at the onset of a migraine and she can often head it off with some pain meds and a caffeinated soda helps. I don't get a warning and it's infrequent, but I will take pain meds and lay down in a quiet dark room. I can't tolerate light or noise during them.
You're the only person who's ever mentioned experiencing "that flashy light thing". I have had them from time to time for 25 years. I'm 63 years now and most people will agree that I am still perfectly normal. Strangely, I told more than a few physicians about the flashy episodes and most of them didn't identify it as ocular migraines. They just shrugged it off! So I continued on, hoping that it wasn't indicative of brain cancer or something. Sometimes the flashes start after I look directly at a bright light. Other times, I know stress was the trigger. (I never have vomited though. I'm sorry for you about that.) So don't worry too much, Cas. Thanks for all your excellent content. Love ya!
I suffer from brutal migraines and carry a med kit with me at all times. I have a 3 step protocol I follow before I go to the ER begging them to kill me lol. They are brutal but most of the time I can stop them before they get that bad. Cass, thank you for this video. You have inspired me to declutter so much. I have about 18 bags and boxes ready for donations. xoxo
⛈️ When it rains it pours. I tell myself that the crazy, stressful days are to help me appreciate and enjoy the mundane days. Thanks for all you do and just being you, Cas! 😁
I’m so sorry you deal with migraines. My sister and My Daughter have these type of migraines. I don’t throw up. I just feel like i am in a continuous tea party ride that I can never get off. I just found you and love your videos. My son and sister are diagnosed combined adhd. I think I also have it but I’m the perfectionist, people pleaser. Your videos are right up my alley because not only do you have great organizing and ADHD tips but you keep it real. Fantastic.
I laughed-cried at your end story. "This is my life." Yes! Going through similar ( swap migraine for panic/attacks) Can't there be just ONE week without a "A Thing" ??! Always love your stories. Hugs to you!!
Oh girl - I have those same pre-effects from an on-coming migraine. The strobes, blindness, and the nausea. I'm glad you made it through all of it unscathed. What a day you had yesterday, and I hope you have a better day today :)
Wow! I thought I'll never find anyone with same pre-effects. Mine usually without nausea, but with side blindness. First time was so scary. If I remember right it's called migraine with aura.
I LOVE all your organizing tips, but I absoFREAKINlutely adore your end stories!!! I have a friend who also has THE craziest things happen to her (you people really DO exist!!) and the stories you share keep the rest of us laughing! I do sincerely hope you and Penny will be fine. Thanks again, Cas!
My biggest win this week was adding a “clutter catcher” to my purse. It is just a thin desk organizer tray that sits on top of everything else in my purse. That way when I drop something in my purse (keys, tissues, mail, etc) it doesn’t go into the main purse but drops into the clutter catcher. Then when I get home all I have to do is pull the tray out and deal with its contents. No more having to dejunk my purse. I’m in love.
Wow I'm so early! Cass, you have changed my life. I always thought I was just incapable of organizing and keeping it organized... You showed me that I was just not organizing the way my brain functions. You have initiated change in my home (kids and fur babies and all), and even my work! I've started creating and implementing systems that work better for myself and honestly, the majority of my team! I have shared your channel with countless people, you are such an amazing content creator, and also super funny! Thanks for all of your hard work!
What you describe with your headache and the lights you see is called an optical migraine. Sadly I have a few of those along with a few other women I know. It can be stress and hormone induced. I hope you have found some relief by the time you read this comment. Also Btw, I love your helpful videos and how FREAKIN hilarious you are! I have had plenty of dog poop cleanup mishaps myself, esp when the kids (or husband ) are in charge LOL, so I completely understand and I think all of your viewers appreciate how you are just a real person and Mom and how totally relatable you are. blessings to you and prayers for migraine relief.
Cass, number one thing: it is easiest to organize with whatever you already own IF you unclutter the excess FIRST! I just did 3 drawers this morning in just a few minutes!! You always inspire me (maybe not the bed sheets🙄😱😂😂) and you always make me feel like YES I CAN!!! I am SO sorry about your incident with precious Penny!😞 I absolutely hate it when my pets get sick in any way and I am a nervous wreck. That absolutely leads to a headache and the headache makes me feel anxiety and panic! I am 60 now and was SO much better at handling these situations when I was 30 than now at 60. I think my brain suffered great injury by raising 4 kids, homeschooling for 21 years, and many pets over the years. I have collected myself SEVEN cats now,😱, but one of them is my emotional support animal! He just ‘knows’ how to act like a weighted blanket and force me to calm down! Hang in there, Cass!❤️
I'm sorry you had such a stressful day Cas. I find that if I take Excedrin Migraine as soon as I can after the flashing lights appear it prevents the rest from happening. It may not work for everyone but it's worth a try. Thanks for all the great tips and I hope your move is going well. ❤ - Chantel
I've had "Tension Head Aches". Flashing lights & intense head pain. I try to walk with Daisy & relax 1x a day, seems to help. Your video is very helpful. Thank you. I like the clear tall bins.
OHHH and my last big one was when Brinklee swallowed 2 coins and again had a surgery in May. In an effort to protect her from the other dog when she came home, I bent over the other one who immediately jumped up into my forehead, her collar hit my forehead and 3 hours later I came home with stitches which were black and I had to wear at my son's medical school graduation. Cool thing: I was his first patient when he took those stitches out the day after his graduation. But these kinds of things happen like all the time! You just crack me up! Love your hard work and efforts always!
Oh yeah! I'm a migraine suffer too and when I've been very stressed they've gotten so bad that I cannot see. So I sympathise. Glad you got Penny's eye sorted. Love your videos.
Yes Cas, I have had migraines since I was 17 years old. Those "auras" are very common with migraine sufferers! They still don't know what causes it and there is no way to stop them. I have found over the years that I do have triggers. Some of them being bright lights, an empty stomach, being overheated, and being under stress. However, I think hormonal fluctuations play a part also. The older I get the less frequently they occur. The best thing you can do is get in a quiet, dark room and take a nap. If you have an empty stomach, eat a snack. Yours must have been a terrible one, since you were vomiting. I consider myself lucky because even though I got nauseous sometimes, it was rare for me to throw up. I took Imitrex twice and all it did was make me sicker and it felt like my blood pressure bottomed out. Not good. I empathize, I have been there dozens of times. Remember to take care of yourself and keep doing what you are doing. You are an inspiration to so many!
I've stopped mine in tracks by going to bed with zero light but when that is not option, blocking out light and smelling peppermint essential oil. Not a whiff, like it's my life purpose.
Oh man, the snowball effect when things go wrong is just overwhelming!! It's usually a great funny story to tell later though. I get a type of migraine with similarities to yours. I started getting them when I was pregnant. I happen to be teaching a Sunday School class when the first one happened. I kept going, but it was scary! I get a blind spot in my eyes, then the flashing lights that start in the center of my vision and grow larger and larger until they finally disappear. When the lights go, I get a very mild headache, sometimes nothing, These are called silent migraines. Mine do blind me for a few minutes. I'm fortunate that my headache is very mild to none. Hope things go better in the coming weeks! I moved house a few months ago, so looking forward to your future vids!
Yes, this happens to me with migraines. I can always tell one is coming on when the vision starts going weird. I immediately take meds, lay down, and close my eyes.
Love this video. I have a french door refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom. Would love to see how you would organize that type of freezer. Thanks for great videos!
Yes! It’s like a black hole, I’m thinking bins would help for this too since things tend to get lost and forgotten at the bottom. (For me anyway) I put smaller packages and items that we use frequently in the smaller drawer on top of the freezer (veggies, fruit, frozen meals) Tips for a chest freezer would be great too. We went in with friends to buy beef in bulk from a butcher, and I’m going to get some dollar store baskets or bins with handles to put all the ground beef in one, steaks in another, roasts in another, etc.
Yes!!! I get those migraines. They are awful!! With me before the hurling, I lose my speech and can’t put words or sentences together. It’s really scary. It takes a few days to recover too. Prayers for you cuz I know I need them when I have a migraine. Great tips though. ❤❤❤
@@suzifitzpatrick1802 yes. As soon as I start seeing the sparkling light I just want to cry because I know what I’m on for. I’m sorry this happens to you also.
Yes - I get auras before migraines too. You have my sympathy. As I have gotten older, they are less frequent, but stress seems to be a factor in their appearance. Moving house is definitely a stress factor for you! Thank you so much for your channel. I have instinctively been doing Ladybug organising, and you have inspired me to get on with decluttering tasks I have been avoiding. Changes are afoot!
Oh my gosh! I feel for you! I remember lots of chaos when my kids were young. Now they’re adults and it’s better. 😅 I know it’s hard to do, but try to take a few minutes for yourself in the midst of the crazy. ❤
Yes I get those migraines. There are clues that they will happen even a few days before: mood changes, fatigue, dizziness. If you can take Advil with the aura sometimes you can avoid the pain part.
My husband would hate me buying all those boxes and organizers. I have a lot of shoe boxes and other free boxes to organize my items. The jewelry organizer is brilliant!
I’m sure moving stress is a huge factor contributing to your migraines 😣 looking forward to seeing you new home ! Also despite you are looking sooooo good Cas ☺️ I really like the clean make up look and your hair looks fantastic . Looking effortlessly pretty
Classic migraine. Awful. Suffered with them most of my life. So sorry for you. Hope puppy is better. Love your channel. I have recently started working a couple of days a week with her because I have ADD and cannot stay focused for more than a couple of hours. I have to take breaks to “stay fresh”. We are accomplishing miracles, I must say. She is a breath of fresh air. I am SO thankful for her. We have done things (organizing) that I never thought were possible at all.
Thank you for all your ideas & encouragement! After years of semi-organization, I am finally in the mindset to get going! My daughter is coming in for a week to see our new granddaughter & help me declutter some challenging areas. I am a true Cricket. The neat-ish piles all around my house are a tell. Whatever we get done will be the jump-start I needed. I can'twait!
I always love your content but what I actually love most is how very real you are! I absolutely love that you share your life; like this one with the dog poo and your hurling! LOL! Thanks for sharing not only your amazing organization and decluttering tips, but also real life! God bless!
You make me want to keep trying. I watch your videos after everyone’s gone to bed and I use my earbuds to control the noise. But I’m always busting out laughing because you’re a hoot! Ugh, Aura migraines are miserable. Talk to your doctor because there are some good medications you can take right when you have that aura, light sensation start. Thanks for your great tips and hilarious life stories!
I’ve had migraines since I was 5 years old and I am 53 now! I’m so sorry that you are experiencing this. It sounds like you are having (ocular migraines, no pain) and also classic migraines with aura ( aura, visual disturbance; then the knife in the eye feeling pain with or without vomiting.) The main thing that you will want to remember is to TIME YOUR MIGRAINE when the aura starts. If it lasts more than 20 minutes, you should be seen by a doctor. The old belief was that migraines aren’t very serious, but if you have what is called “prolonged auras” they can be serious and lead to a stroke. Low blood sugar can trigger migraines, stress, weather changes, hormones, bright lights, certain foods all can trigger migraines. Every one of us has different triggers. But, I have found that keeping my blood sugars stabilized is the key. Eat low carb and Don’t skip meals! Love your videos! You do a great job! The poop 💩 with the new 🐶 -so relatable! 😂
We use freezer baskets that are wide and have the holes in them. I have it on my phone where things are. Left top side use up, right top chicken, etc. So much easier than digging and food falling out. We vacuummseal meat and date it in top right corner. Also, if you use large gallon size vacuum seal bags, they can be washed and reused. Frig freezer has a basket for breakfast, broths, leftovers and veggies/fruit.
When I was a kid, my Mom was digging in her purse when she found a carefully wrapped napkin containing 1/2 half of an enchilada that my toddler sister wanted to take home 😁. I always enjoy your sunny, fun and laid back demeanor. Thanks for this fantastic video, with So many great ideas! I'm a disabled stay at home Mom with ADHD, so I need all the help I can get!!!!
Loved your video. Normal migrane- my dh got the flashing stuff. I get the brain zap, little dizzy then pain. I've had the ice pick headaches too not fun. Looking forward to more organizing stuff. I wish you would do a downsizing video for us going to smaller spaces.
Oh my goodness! Your sweet Penny... I laughed and cried for you guys at the same time. Our life is like that EVERY day too! I'm so sorry you get migraines. ;( I don't get them, so I don't know if that's normal. However, I really enjoyed your storytelling! I feel your pain.
I have my spices on a turntable and I find it wastes space both on the turntable and in the cabinet (square peg/round hole kinda thing). I like your idea for the trays. Thanks for that tip!
Love the household management binder!!! Still need to fill it out but it's printed! ..mmAnd need to put it in a binder... And get all the house info from the husband 😂 but that's an amazing safety net ❤
I want to buy, and i know it's only $5, but I'm afraid it will have a bunch of irrelevant categories for a non-homeowner. I'm a single mom, living in a rental apartment, hardly scraping by (financially AND mentally) but I'm trying to reign in the chaos and take back control of my life. I've been working on decluttering, A LOT, and have reached the point of most resistance 😅 budgets and calendars mostly.
@@teagannovak3120 I don't have kids or pets so I didn't use that BUT it's more valuable than something else that could cost $5, we can waste $5 in dollar tree and not even like it when we get home 🤣 but if you know someone that has a part that you don't need ... New gift for them lol
You are so great! Love the tips but really love the stories that make my life seem normal! My dog got stung by a bee near her eye, of course she’s allergic to bees, I had an asthma attack running to the car carrying her.. you know, normal life 🤣 try and get some rest and breath… really helps the migraines
Perfectly normal migraine experience, I can relate. And then I have to have some rest in a complete dark room and sleep a few hours. It started as a teenager. It's way less frequent now in my forties, thanksfully. It hurts a lot.
Its always worth staying to the end, to hear your real life experience. This one with the migraine and penny's eye infection sound pretty traumatic. Thankfully after the fact, you can tell the story about it, and somehow make what was a really crap experience , a bit funny. It always easier to laugh about it later, but not during. Thsnks for all the tips and sharing what I call my lucy episodes of life. (From the show, I love Lucy. )
favorite outtake..."It is MEANT to be a trash bag with handles." May God Richly bless you, Girl! You were made for such a time as this. Seriously. You are talented - this is a great medium for you. Your freedom is wonderful. No shame zones. You KNOW how to roll and laugh at life's speed bumps. LOVE Love your work. I had three young ones for many years way back in a time where we had no access to other people for tips and sharing. Every once in awhile, I see your show ideas that I came up back then too, just by trial and error to keep my own sanity. This show helps make me feel like I did do a good job, considering... Yet, TOO many times I think, I WISH I had thought of that! lol. Trips down Memory Lane. But it's more. This is All portable knowledge to other family members or to share. From empty nesters like me, now downsizing, or getting your parents into assisted living... a lifetime of Great stuff here. Thank you. Remind busy moms to share your stuff and give everyone some visual relief and vacation when they walk into a room or come back from running errands like crazy. It's really a gift that you have and are giving to us. I'm just thrilled that you are so successful for however long your season lasts! If you enjoy it, keep doing it. If it's a burden, find the new thing. Your kids will grow and your seasons will change but whatever you're doing you can still make this work. Never before Has there ever been, and never will there ever be, another one like you. Never forget that. This show-yes-it's the new version of TV on YT - and you are a show host. This is a lifelong thing, if you want it to be. Just keep morphing it into what works. Going on the road, so to speak, to put yourself in different scenarios when you get bored or need new content. Yes,You already do it, but even as you age, this can still be something fresh and fun. You have a niche that Will always be needed. With new products and trends, it's going to refresh itself, as long as you are game. I just wanted to encourage you with that. This show is just timeless fun to just watch, and is training for us Messies. I feel like I went to Messies church! Lol You make my ♡ SING. Keep up the GREAT work! PEOPLE-If you don't absolutely TREASURE this lovely, funny young woman, keep listening. It's a guarantee that you will ! ❤❤❤ Like and Subscribe and Join! AWARD Winner in my book. Sorry this was so long. Guess I should have emailed hahaha🎉
Great video Cas and fabulous end story as usual Not meaning to laugh at your life , it’s more the way you tell it lol poor Penny and poor you I keep a purse changing station so I can put in whatever I need for the day and take out what I don’t need ❤ Hope that helps someone
Maya's mom here: es, yes yes, my dear...everything, especially the hurling...Oh my lord the headaches and the hurlings...! And thank you for some good advise...a place for everything and everything is in it!
I need to store four folders on my coffee table b/c that is where I would actually see and deal with paper. Right now the four folders are lying neatly on the end of the coffee table, but I want them vertical without using a vertical file that will become visual clutter. The box you showed where the folders ARE vertical, but not ascending in height would solve my dilemma. Now the wheels are turning . . . and if company comes over for a festive occassion, it would be easy to move the lower, upright container into my office where it will look more natural. I'm soooo glad I watched this video! Thanks, Cass! Also, I have more closet space than drawer space, so I hang my sheets on a hanger in the bedroom closet. Works for me right now. 😊
My migraines have almost completely disappeared. Drinking Celery juice on an empty stomach every morning has helped me a lot! Thank you and all the best!
😮Migraine not so funny but your story is hilarious. Family is never pretty all the time for sure but laughter along the way is priceless. Update: I finally decluttered my two tiny kitchen counters, top of refrigerator, utilized 4 drawers for silverware and utensils( all 4 were junk drawers,) put two Dollar tree collapsible boxes under the sink and cleaned out all the junk. This week will be more Dollar Tree Shopping for organizers. Fantastic information! Thank you Gets me motivated.
All the migraines I've ever had have been like that. If I get painkillers into me and lie down when the aura (flickering lights) start I tend to not get the worst head pain but otherwise it's all over. I feel you.
Some of my migraines are like that! Do you ever feel hungover the next day? It's totally not fair to get a hangover when I haven't had a drop to drink! You are incredibly relatable. ❤
You poor honey with that headache! You might possibly have a trigger in your diet, either a food or a chemical, though it sure looks like stress set it off. If you have them often, try using organic food, experiment eliminating common triggers like red dye and gluten, if you are lucky you may well find there is something you can avoid and not have the number or intensity of headaches. Also get bloodwork done to look for possible clues like metabolic markers or vitamin deficits. We are rooting for you, you deserve happiness and we need you well because you help us so much!
Solidarity! I've had those migraines since I was in university. Sometimes my speaking goes a bit weird as well. Usually it's from stress, too much caffeine and not enough water. Now I pop an extra strength advil and chug a crazy amount of water and it seems to help.
My migraines start with dizziness & blurred vision, then comes a sharp pain; usually behind the eye. Then comes the rest, flashing lights or light sensitivity; sometime noise sensitivity. Nausea and the terrible head pains. Once when I was super stressed, I had no warning; just got a sharp pain in the top of my head & passed out. Fell, hit my head & couldn't talk; once I came to. I feel for you!
Yup! And they normally are accompanied my tingling/numb lips, tongue, and extremities. Makes getting work done a paaaaiiinnn.. 😅 And they typically occur in clusters for me. If I have 1, I'm probably going to have 2-3 in the next week. Love your content, btw! I'm a majorly ADHD butterfly, and your videos have already changed the way I organize, and it makes sense with my brain!! I love it!!
I recommend talking to your eye doctor about those types of migraines. I just found out like a week ago that mine are getting worse because of increased eye pressure, and your light auras make me think it might be similar. It's worth asking ❤
Totally have had those. Fortunately I don’t hurl and they don’t hurt. They are inconvenient since I can’t see clearly. I called them blind migraines, but ocular migraines is better. My stress has changed but they still pop up even as I am going to bed. Can’t pin it down but I just keep track and go to prayer meetings where my stress melts away. Thanks for your organizing tips.
A couple of my kids get ocular migranes like that, and my mom does now, too. It often starts with the flickering or wiggly sparks, and then they get a feeling of disassociation from their body, and what they describe as a hole in their vision. Sometimes there's a headache, but sometimes not. Stress is a common trigger (as well as aspartame, which we no longer touch!) I'm sorry you had such a horrid day!
I used to get migraines so badly. I mean full on, blindness, vomiting migraines. For me, when I pierced my ears with a daith piercing, they went away. It doesn’t work for everyone, but it was literally life-changing for me. If you do decide to do it, go to a specialist in piercings, not just someone at the mall. Good luck! Thanks for sharing your real life.♥️
Best purse tip I've heard is to put your odds and ends that you always want - tiny first aid kid, tampons, nail kit, Swiss army knife, etc into a small zip pouch. Then you can swap out your purse easily and you only need to sort what's left when you pull it out - not constantly resorting the important stuff from the clutter
A clear lazy Susan with high sides, works really well for quick organization for spices. This is what I ended up doing for my kitchen. The extra spices, that we don’t use as much, but still use. The spices we over bought on. All those extras are in two different dollar store baskets, with homemade labels on them. Doing this made it so much easier to find what is needed and to see what we have.
You had a day! Yes I, along with several of my family members have migraines like yours. They are called migraines with auras. Along with the auras , pain and vomiting we also have the left side of our face and the left arm go numb. My son also has had his legs go numb. Ours can last for days. Sometimes we have to go to the ER for Demerol. My son started these in second grade and can still have 2 or 3 a week at 43 years old. They are absolutely the worst. I hope yours are not as bad and as often. Good luck and good health to you!
I have always been fortunate to not have any hurling with migraines, just the vision thing and everything sounding like it is underwater yet still loud and unbearable. One thing I found when I cut out sugar is that my migraines disappeared. Been totally worth it!
The sheet organization is exactly why I love Cas!! She gets me! I keep mine in a trunk at the foot of my bed, it kinda pains me to throw them in there unfolded but 2 seconds later when the lid is down, I feel freedom! It never bothers me again, ever ! All of my clothes that wrinkle are hung, everything else is thrown in a drawer with some kind of divider in it Those plastic shoe boxes from the dollar store are great! I just throw all of the wire socks in one and all of the “other” socks in another. Underpants in another. Same with baby clothes ! Just throw them in a drawer
I just had one of those migraines. I was trying to drive home from work, luckily it’s only about a 5 minute or less drive, tried to hold the hurling back by keeping my mouth shut while grabbing my empty coffee cup to hurl into and instead it all came out my nose. Super pleasant. Lunch smelled way better the first time. Then I slipped trying to let my dogs out and ended up soaking wet. I was a hot mess. My migraines are typically triggered by hormones, yay, but sometimes they are caused by other things like stress. Sounds like you had plenty to be stressed about. Thank you for sharing! Your story made me laugh. It sucks, but that’s life and we need to be able to laugh about it.
This was the first organizing video I have ever seen that has me excited! I subscribed. I was sitting here thinking about what I should go organize first when the 2nd part of the video came on. I was so surprised because I thought it was over and was amazed at what you were saying!!! Your day was unbelievable and you handled it so well! Then I realized I had the same feeling for you that I get when I have that kind of day. Nice to know I'm not the only one and it's just something you get through and laugh about later! Looking forward to having a clean and organized house soon...30 minutes at a time!!
So many of you have asked, so here is the link to the freezer/pantry bins: www.containerstore.com/s/multi_purpose-bins/d?q=multipurpose%20bin&productId=10022942&cid=sm_organic%7Ccasaarssenyoutube%7C07272023
I have been watching your stuff for a few months now. I have watched others for years, but since I started watching you, it has been a game changer! I have debilitating physical restrictions, so this has to happen. I have decluttered ( I love your ideas for this!), I have determined that I am 100% CRICKET!!!! I have followed your tips to organize your daily routines. I have a book for "to dos," but it never became easy until I followed the routines. I have the tall sea grass basket and the gold colored folder hangers. I already had some of your management book stuff, but your way is awesome. Thank you. I also love how you have been real and honest. When you were procrastinating watching TV because you were overwhelmed. That is reality. Things stay working well following your tips until life happens, and you fall off the bandwagon. Lol It's okay not to be perfect. You know what works and can go back to things when you have recovered. Lol. Thank you for everything ❤️
@@katefree9539 So happy for you! Where did you find the gold folder hangers? I have chronic pain and some mobility issues. Leaving stuff where I can grab it easily is super helpful to me. :) Also a cricket, but it kind of looks like I am a butterfly because so much stuff has to be out so I can use it -- like small appliances -- for example.
Which size bins do you have side by side in your freezer? I have the same side by side refrigerator and love this idea.
I love them, but I live in Germany, so it seems I can't get them
Dear Cass, don't you want to emigrate to Germany? I wish you were within reach❣ I love your style❣
What a treasure you are to us fans and followers!!! I have never heard anyone as honest about all the crap going on in their life. You don't just show us the good stuff. I love it and I love you so much 💗💗💗
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Oh my gosh, every baby was stressed! It started with the move, then you left and poor furbaby had to let it all go, more stress leading to migraine during vet visit which is Sooooo stressful and fur baby’s momma is incapacitated and unable to help.... chomp, and ... good lord, I bet you were happy that day ended. 😮
You know what’s awesome about these tips? They’re forgiving, uncomplicated and delivered without judgment. When someone is at the overwhelm stage and beginning their journey to better systems of organization, they should begin with small wins like these. ☺️
Agreed! I love how PRACTICAL Cass’s methods are. All my life I’ve tried to get help from sweet crickets who hide and micro-organize, but I’m super visual.
Omg you have NO idea how many many months,headaches, anxiety attacks, books, systems, etc I have been on a journey to the final chapter in my recovery….. getting my years of neglect, hoarding, and emotional attachment that has swallowed my home caught up with my new healthy happy life. In literally 20 minutes you have given me hope and an IMMEDIATE ZERO DOLLAR and most importantly OBTAINABLE solution.
Thank you you literally have no idea how thankful I am
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You need to see a neurologist. I get these, you will be alright with the correct care. An optician deals with the eye, but these are coming from the brain. I’ve been suffering for 20 years, just happened yesterday in my retina specialist’s office. I had to beg him not to call an ambulance. Told him it’s normal for me. I don’t vomit, I see intricate designs like oriental rug designs lol. We’re all different! Please see a neurologist. God love you!❤
One of my favorite organizing projects: I do quite a bit of baking, so I grouped baking soda, baking powder, salt and cream of tartar in a shallow square plastic container. When I'm following a recipe, I pull this out and put it on the counter - it's so much easier to pull out and put away one thing instead of several. To make this even better, I purchased small cans of baking powder that have a metal cross piece for leveling the measuring spoon. Then I emptied these and filled them with baking soda , salt and a specialty leavening that I also use (Bakewell Cream). I wrapped the containers in pretty contact paper and labeled the lids. Now they match, are pretty, and are easy to pull out and to use. I keep the backup supplies elsewhere. It did take a little time to create, but I enjoy it every time I'm baking cookies or cakes.
Using baking powder containers for the other powders you will be measuring with a spoon is genius.
I absolutely love this idea. I no longer bake much, but this is sensational.
Thanks for sharing. Someone should have come up with this years ago!
I often mix dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl and then put a sheet of waxed paper on top. There are less steps to do the next day, when I'm prepping a meal. It seems like less than half the work, when you split it up. :)
@gailmariage5318 I do that, too! But I have a naughty cat that I KNOW sneaks onto the counter at night, so I have a set of silicone covers that you just place on top of any bowl, and they seal well enough to keep her paws out. 🐾
Only you could tell a story like this that makes people laugh out loud! Bless you. You are so funny. I hope you (and Penny) have recovered and are ok now.
I have had migraines a but like that before but nit that extreme. Usually stress related. The side of my face can go numb as a precursor to it. You may want to check with your doctor though, of which you probably have.
God bless you, sounds Iike a lot. Hang in there
I cracked up with "if your not balling melons" and "get rid of your holy underwear" 😂 All great tips. My decluttering journey started 2 years ago and I'll never turn back so happy for all the tips and support from The Minimal Mom, The Frugal Fit Mom, Diane and Denmark and Clutterbug it has been life changing!
You're cracking me up!! @doveandolive1153 Its holey underwear, only God probably wears holy underwear 😂😂😂😂😂
Hehe. I find underwear has a life cycle - it's the good underwear, then the casual underwear/gym underwear, then it's 'period underwear' - I now have a little box in my drawer wear the undies at the end of their life cycle live.
It’s called “ocular migraine’s “ … they are scary but not terribly concerning. They are triggered by stress!!! No need to worry but definitely try to get some rest !! Ps; I’m an optician 🤓 Edit: if it’s continued or not improving, or just to ease any concerns) see an Eye Doctor or your PCP, just in case!
I get them and hate them. It’s like I can technically see, and yet everything is a kaleidoscope. 😳😵💫
@@Merry-v1c yes that’s a good description of the sensation.. it can be disconcerting especially the first time getting them. Shouldn’t last long, if it does, see an eye doctor 👩🏼⚕️
Migraines can also be hormonal, noticed my migraines was synced with my ovulation. It was worse when on birth control.
I also have this type of migraine, first time was scary but after that I just sit and wait for them to pass.
@@PysslisSame! I am currently going through peri-menopause, and the thought of no more migraines is helping me through it all. (My mom was the same.)
Cas I always stay to the end💛. You tell us the good the bad and the ugly and we love you for it! We all have crap going on in our lives, you have a way of turning it into something we can smile at 😊
The stress, the chaos, the migraines, the crazy pants happenings! Are we related?! Thanks so much Cass! You help me with more than decluttering!❤Thank the Lord for good husbands!😎
I found that eating several pieces of crystallized (candied) ginger can stop a migraine. God bless you and yours❤
Wow thank you! I never would have thought of that ❤
Ginger does seem to help! ❤️
The necklace one- a word of caution, if you have cats, this is a no-go! lol I have a full length mirror jewelry box that closes, and I even have to keep it locked because my cat will open it to play with my jewelry.
But as always, a lot of great tips
I agree! Push pins are horrible for kids, cats, and dogs to swallow.
To prepare for future decluttering sessions, try this:
Get a pad of small Post-its or a roll of painter's tape and mark them with the current month and year. Go through your dishes, cookware, bakeware, appliances, orphaned cords, etc and tag them with one of the prepared date markers. When you use an item, remove its date marker.
The next time you go through decluttering, you are better able to determine if the item is worth keep or that it's time for it to go. If it stays, leave the date marker on; in another year you may finally be convinced.
Sorry Cas, It's called migraines with aura. It's your body's way of letting you know the migraine is coming. It's triggered mainly by stress or certain foods. Once the aura starts you might wanna get started on an NSAID like ibuprofen and since you already know you start vomiting, take an antiemetic and just lie down with cold compresses and rest. It significantly reduces symptoms. If you need anything stronger consult your doctor. Hope it's helpful. And by all means never drive when you start having an aura it is dangerous.
My mom gets the aura at the onset of a migraine and she can often head it off with some pain meds and a caffeinated soda helps. I don't get a warning and it's infrequent, but I will take pain meds and lay down in a quiet dark room. I can't tolerate light or noise during them.
You're the only person who's ever mentioned experiencing "that flashy light thing". I have had them from time to time for 25 years. I'm 63 years now and most people will agree that I am still perfectly normal. Strangely, I told more than a few physicians about the flashy episodes and most of them didn't identify it as ocular migraines. They just shrugged it off! So I continued on, hoping that it wasn't indicative of brain cancer or something. Sometimes the flashes start after I look directly at a bright light. Other times, I know stress was the trigger. (I never have vomited though. I'm sorry for you about that.) So don't worry too much, Cas. Thanks for all your excellent content. Love ya!
I suffer from brutal migraines and carry a med kit with me at all times. I have a 3 step protocol I follow before I go to the ER begging them to kill me lol. They are brutal but most of the time I can stop them before they get that bad. Cass, thank you for this video. You have inspired me to declutter so much. I have about 18 bags and boxes ready for donations. xoxo
Omg you crack me up. 😂 Whenever you tell a crazy funny story I always think of the old TV show I Love Lucy.
⛈️ When it rains it pours. I tell myself that the crazy, stressful days are to help me appreciate and enjoy the mundane days. Thanks for all you do and just being you, Cas! 😁
I’m so sorry you deal with migraines. My sister and My Daughter have these type of migraines. I don’t throw up. I just feel like i am in a continuous tea party ride that I can never get off.
I just found you and love your videos. My son and sister are diagnosed combined adhd. I think I also have it but I’m the perfectionist, people pleaser. Your videos are right up my alley because not only do you have great organizing and ADHD tips but you keep it real. Fantastic.
I laughed-cried at your end story. "This is my life." Yes! Going through similar ( swap migraine for panic/attacks) Can't there be just ONE week without a "A Thing" ??! Always love your stories. Hugs to you!!
I love how real you are! When you dumped out your purse... wow, I can totally relate. Thanks for helping me feel more normal. ;) GOOD TIPS!!! Thanks!
Oh girl - I have those same pre-effects from an on-coming migraine. The strobes, blindness, and the nausea. I'm glad you made it through all of it unscathed. What a day you had yesterday, and I hope you have a better day today :)
Wow! I thought I'll never find anyone with same pre-effects. Mine usually without nausea, but with side blindness. First time was so scary. If I remember right it's called migraine with aura.
I LOVE all your organizing tips, but I absoFREAKINlutely adore your end stories!!! I have a friend who also has THE craziest things happen to her (you people really DO exist!!) and the stories you share keep the rest of us laughing!
I do sincerely hope you and Penny will be fine. Thanks again, Cas!
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My biggest win this week was adding a “clutter catcher” to my purse. It is just a thin desk organizer tray that sits on top of everything else in my purse. That way when I drop something in my purse (keys, tissues, mail, etc) it doesn’t go into the main purse but drops into the clutter catcher. Then when I get home all I have to do is pull the tray out and deal with its contents. No more having to dejunk my purse. I’m in love.
So glad I found our channel! These are great ideas!!!
Wow I'm so early! Cass, you have changed my life. I always thought I was just incapable of organizing and keeping it organized... You showed me that I was just not organizing the way my brain functions. You have initiated change in my home (kids and fur babies and all), and even my work! I've started creating and implementing systems that work better for myself and honestly, the majority of my team! I have shared your channel with countless people, you are such an amazing content creator, and also super funny! Thanks for all of your hard work!
Best organizing tips ever
Awe, your kind comment made my day, thank you.
$5.99 from where? You mentioned price multiple times. Never said brand or store.
What you describe with your headache and the lights you see is called an optical migraine. Sadly I have a few of those along with a few other women I know. It can be stress and hormone induced.
I hope you have found some relief by the time you read this comment.
Also Btw, I love your helpful videos and how FREAKIN hilarious you are! I have had plenty of dog poop cleanup mishaps myself, esp when the kids (or husband ) are in charge LOL, so I completely understand and I think all of your viewers appreciate how you are just a real person and Mom and how totally relatable you are. blessings to you and prayers for migraine relief.
Cass, number one thing: it is easiest to organize with whatever you already own IF you unclutter the excess FIRST! I just did 3 drawers this morning in just a few minutes!! You always inspire me (maybe not the bed sheets🙄😱😂😂) and you always make me feel like YES I CAN!!! I am SO sorry about your incident with precious Penny!😞 I absolutely hate it when my pets get sick in any way and I am a nervous wreck. That absolutely leads to a headache and the headache makes me feel anxiety and panic! I am 60 now and was SO much better at handling these situations when I was 30 than now at 60. I think my brain suffered great injury by raising 4 kids, homeschooling for 21 years, and many pets over the years. I have collected myself SEVEN cats now,😱, but one of them is my emotional support animal! He just ‘knows’ how to act like a weighted blanket and force me to calm down! Hang in there, Cass!❤️
Getting that bedside table under control is up there with bedmaking to start your day on a positive note
Love you, Cass! Always makes me smile when I watch your videos. ❤
I'm sorry you had such a stressful day Cas. I find that if I take Excedrin Migraine as soon as I can after the flashing lights appear it prevents the rest from happening. It may not work for everyone but it's worth a try. Thanks for all the great tips and I hope your move is going well. ❤ - Chantel
I love the way you are so down to earth, Cass. Much love and hugs xxx❤❤❤
I've had "Tension Head Aches". Flashing lights & intense head pain. I try to walk with Daisy & relax 1x a day, seems to help. Your video is very helpful. Thank you. I like the clear tall bins.
OHHH and my last big one was when Brinklee swallowed 2 coins and again had a surgery in May. In an effort to protect her from the other dog when she came home, I bent over the other one who immediately jumped up into my forehead, her collar hit my forehead and 3 hours later I came home with stitches which were black and I had to wear at my son's medical school graduation. Cool thing: I was his first patient when he took those stitches out the day after his graduation. But these kinds of things happen like all the time! You just crack me up! Love your hard work and efforts always!
I love stayed till the end the most! The real Cass is the bomb & hilarious!😂
Oh yeah! I'm a migraine suffer too and when I've been very stressed they've gotten so bad that I cannot see. So I sympathise. Glad you got Penny's eye sorted. Love your videos.
Yes Cas, I have had migraines since I was 17 years old. Those "auras" are very common with migraine sufferers! They still don't know what causes it and there is no way to stop them. I have found over the years that I do have triggers. Some of them being bright lights, an empty stomach, being overheated, and being under stress. However, I think hormonal fluctuations play a part also. The older I get the less frequently they occur. The best thing you can do is get in a quiet, dark room and take a nap. If you have an empty stomach, eat a snack. Yours must have been a terrible one, since you were vomiting. I consider myself lucky because even though I got nauseous sometimes, it was rare for me to throw up. I took Imitrex twice and all it did was make me sicker and it felt like my blood pressure bottomed out. Not good. I empathize, I have been there dozens of times. Remember to take care of yourself and keep doing what you are doing. You are an inspiration to so many!
I've stopped mine in tracks by going to bed with zero light but when that is not option, blocking out light and smelling peppermint essential oil. Not a whiff, like it's my life purpose.
Oh man, the snowball effect when things go wrong is just overwhelming!! It's usually a great funny story to tell later though.
I get a type of migraine with similarities to yours. I started getting them when I was pregnant. I happen to be teaching a Sunday School class when the first one happened. I kept going, but it was scary! I get a blind spot in my eyes, then the flashing lights that start in the center of my vision and grow larger and larger until they finally disappear. When the lights go, I get a very mild headache, sometimes nothing, These are called silent migraines. Mine do blind me for a few minutes. I'm fortunate that my headache is very mild to none. Hope things go better in the coming weeks! I moved house a few months ago, so looking forward to your future vids!
Yes, this happens to me with migraines. I can always tell one is coming on when the vision starts going weird. I immediately take meds, lay down, and close my eyes.
Hugs to you and Penny.
Love this video. I have a french door refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom. Would love to see how you would organize that type of freezer. Thanks for great videos!
Yes! It’s like a black hole, I’m thinking bins would help for this too since things tend to get lost and forgotten at the bottom. (For me anyway)
I put smaller packages and items that we use frequently in the smaller drawer on top of the freezer (veggies, fruit, frozen meals)
Tips for a chest freezer would be great too. We went in with friends to buy beef in bulk from a butcher, and I’m going to get some dollar store baskets or bins with handles to put all the ground beef in one, steaks in another, roasts in another, etc.
@@messybunonabudget8773 black hole is a good description! Thanks for your suggestions, much appreciated.
Poor Penny!!! (And you!) love your stories!!
🤗BRAVO AWARD🏆👏👏👏! This was really fun and very helpful. Thank you!!! Quick and easy. Getting started NOW!
I LOVE your end of video stories! Yes, this is my life too!
Yes!!! I get those migraines. They are awful!! With me before the hurling, I lose my speech and can’t put words or sentences together. It’s really scary. It takes a few days to recover too. Prayers for you cuz I know I need them when I have a migraine. Great tips though. ❤❤❤
That’s what happens to me, minus the hurling. It’s very scary.
@@suzifitzpatrick1802 yes. As soon as I start seeing the sparkling light I just want to cry because I know what I’m on for. I’m sorry this happens to you also.
Awww poor Penny! I’m so glad to see your new dog! I still haven’t been able to watch the video about Oscar!
Yes - I get auras before migraines too. You have my sympathy. As I have gotten older, they are less frequent, but stress seems to be a factor in their appearance. Moving house is definitely a stress factor for you!
Thank you so much for your channel. I have instinctively been doing Ladybug organising, and you have inspired me to get on with decluttering tasks I have been avoiding. Changes are afoot!
Oh my gosh! I feel for you! I remember lots of chaos when my kids were young. Now they’re adults and it’s better. 😅 I know it’s hard to do, but try to take a few minutes for yourself in the midst of the crazy. ❤
Yes I get those migraines. There are clues that they will happen even a few days before: mood changes, fatigue, dizziness. If you can take Advil with the aura sometimes you can avoid the pain part.
My husband would hate me buying all those boxes and organizers. I have a lot of shoe boxes and other free boxes to organize my items. The jewelry organizer is brilliant!
I’m sure moving stress is a huge factor contributing to your migraines 😣 looking forward to seeing you new home ! Also despite you are looking sooooo good Cas ☺️ I really like the clean make up look and your hair looks fantastic . Looking effortlessly pretty
I was going to say the same thing!
Classic migraine. Awful. Suffered with them most of my life. So sorry for you. Hope puppy is better. Love your channel. I have recently started working a couple of days a week with her because I have ADD and cannot stay focused for more than a couple of hours. I have to take breaks to “stay fresh”. We are accomplishing miracles, I must say. She is a breath of fresh air. I am SO thankful for her. We have done things (organizing) that I never thought were possible at all.
Thank you for all your ideas & encouragement! After years of semi-organization, I am finally in the mindset to get going! My daughter is coming in for a week to see our new granddaughter & help me declutter some challenging areas. I am a true Cricket. The neat-ish piles all around my house are a tell. Whatever we get done will be the jump-start I needed. I can'twait!
Yes! I get ocular migraines and have for years. Frankly, I’m grateful they are painless.
I always love your content but what I actually love most is how very real you are! I absolutely love that you share your life; like this one with the dog poo and your hurling! LOL! Thanks for sharing not only your amazing organization and decluttering tips, but also real life! God bless!
I'm loving your blouse!
I found that the best way to organize spices is to put all green together and the same with red and yellow. Makes for a lot less to paw through
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of sorting spices by color but that makes a lot of sense!
I sort mine by sweet or savory, with the seasoned salts and the peppers in their own category.
You make me want to keep trying. I watch your videos after everyone’s gone to bed and I use my earbuds to control the noise. But I’m always busting out laughing because you’re a hoot!
Ugh, Aura migraines are miserable. Talk to your doctor because there are some good medications you can take right when you have that aura, light sensation start.
Thanks for your great tips and hilarious life stories!
This one session actually has helped me.I live in a mobile home so storage is practically nil. This will help me.
I’ve had migraines since I was 5 years old and I am 53 now! I’m so sorry that you are experiencing this.
It sounds like you are having (ocular migraines, no pain) and also classic migraines with aura ( aura, visual disturbance; then the knife in the eye feeling pain with or without vomiting.)
The main thing that you will want to remember is to TIME YOUR MIGRAINE when the aura starts. If it lasts more than 20 minutes, you should be seen by a doctor.
The old belief was that migraines aren’t very serious, but if you have what is called “prolonged auras” they can be serious and lead to a stroke.
Low blood sugar can trigger migraines, stress, weather changes, hormones, bright lights, certain foods all can trigger migraines. Every one of us has different triggers. But, I have found that keeping my blood sugars stabilized is the key. Eat low carb and Don’t skip meals!
Love your videos! You do a great job! The poop 💩 with the new 🐶 -so relatable! 😂
We use freezer baskets that are wide and have the holes in them. I have it on my phone where things are. Left top side use up, right top chicken, etc. So much easier than digging and food falling out. We vacuummseal meat and date it in top right corner. Also, if you use large gallon size vacuum seal bags, they can be washed and reused. Frig freezer has a basket for breakfast, broths, leftovers and veggies/fruit.
When I was a kid, my Mom was digging in her purse when she found a carefully wrapped napkin containing 1/2 half of an enchilada that my toddler sister wanted to take home 😁. I always enjoy your sunny, fun and laid back demeanor. Thanks for this fantastic video, with So many great ideas! I'm a disabled stay at home Mom with ADHD, so I need all the help I can get!!!!
Loved your video. Normal migrane- my dh got the flashing stuff. I get the brain zap, little dizzy then pain. I've had the ice pick headaches too not fun. Looking forward to more organizing stuff. I wish you would do a downsizing video for us going to smaller spaces.
Oh my goodness! Your sweet Penny... I laughed and cried for you guys at the same time. Our life is like that EVERY day too! I'm so sorry you get migraines. ;( I don't get them, so I don't know if that's normal. However, I really enjoyed your storytelling! I feel your pain.
I have my spices on a turntable and I find it wastes space both on the turntable and in the cabinet (square peg/round hole kinda thing). I like your idea for the trays. Thanks for that tip!
Bless your heart! That sounds like a day from hell! I get those exact type of migraines minus the hurling, thankfully
Love the household management binder!!! Still need to fill it out but it's printed! ..mmAnd need to put it in a binder... And get all the house info from the husband 😂 but that's an amazing safety net ❤
I want to buy, and i know it's only $5, but I'm afraid it will have a bunch of irrelevant categories for a non-homeowner.
I'm a single mom, living in a rental apartment, hardly scraping by (financially AND mentally) but I'm trying to reign in the chaos and take back control of my life.
I've been working on decluttering, A LOT, and have reached the point of most resistance 😅 budgets and calendars mostly.
@@teagannovak3120 I don't have kids or pets so I didn't use that BUT it's more valuable than something else that could cost $5, we can waste $5 in dollar tree and not even like it when we get home 🤣 but if you know someone that has a part that you don't need ... New gift for them lol
I don’t think I’ve ever heard you talk about having migraines. I’m sorry you have to go through that! It sounds terrible. Much love ✌🏻❤️
You are so great! Love the tips but really love the stories that make my life seem normal! My dog got stung by a bee near her eye, of course she’s allergic to bees, I had an asthma attack running to the car carrying her.. you know, normal life 🤣 try and get some rest and breath… really helps the migraines
I love that you don’t fold. That never occurred to me.
Pillow idea sounds amazing
Perfectly normal migraine experience, I can relate. And then I have to have some rest in a complete dark room and sleep a few hours. It started as a teenager. It's way less frequent now in my forties, thanksfully. It hurts a lot.
Yep, ocular migraines. I get them, too! Basically harmless, but a signal to rest!!!
Its always worth staying to the end, to hear your real life experience. This one with the migraine and penny's eye infection sound pretty traumatic. Thankfully after the fact, you can tell the story about it, and somehow make what was a really crap experience , a bit funny. It always easier to laugh about it later, but not during. Thsnks for all the tips and sharing what I call my lucy episodes of life. (From the show, I love Lucy. )
favorite outtake..."It is MEANT to be a trash bag with handles." May God Richly bless you, Girl! You were made for such a time as this. Seriously. You are talented - this is a great medium for you. Your freedom is wonderful. No shame zones. You KNOW how to roll and laugh at life's speed bumps. LOVE Love your work.
I had three young ones for many years way back in a time where we had no access to other people for tips and sharing. Every once in awhile, I see your show ideas that I came up back then too, just by trial and error to keep my own sanity. This show helps make me feel like I did do a good job, considering... Yet, TOO many times I think, I WISH I had thought of that! lol. Trips down Memory Lane.
But it's more. This is All portable knowledge to other family members or to share. From empty nesters like me, now downsizing, or getting your parents into assisted living... a lifetime of Great stuff here. Thank you. Remind busy moms to share your stuff and give everyone some visual relief and vacation when they walk into a room or come back from running errands like crazy. It's really a gift that you have and are giving to us.
I'm just thrilled that you are so successful for however long your season lasts! If you enjoy it, keep doing it. If it's a burden, find the new thing. Your kids will grow and your seasons will change but whatever you're doing you can still make this work. Never before Has there ever been, and never will there ever be, another one like you. Never forget that.
This show-yes-it's the new version of TV on YT - and you are a show host. This is a lifelong thing, if you want it to be. Just keep morphing it into what works. Going on the road, so to speak, to put yourself in different scenarios when you get bored or need new content. Yes,You already do it, but even as you age, this can still be something fresh and fun. You have a niche that Will always be needed. With new products and trends, it's going to refresh itself, as long as you are game. I just wanted to encourage you with that.
This show is just timeless fun to just watch, and is training for us Messies. I feel like I went to Messies church! Lol You make my ♡ SING. Keep up the GREAT work!
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Great video Cas and fabulous end story as usual
Not meaning to laugh at your life , it’s more the way you tell it lol poor Penny and poor you
I keep a purse changing station so I can put in whatever I need for the day and take out what I don’t need ❤
Hope that helps someone
Purse station is a genius idea!
Maya's mom here: es, yes yes, my dear...everything, especially the hurling...Oh my lord the headaches and the hurlings...! And thank you for some good advise...a place for everything and everything is in it!
Omg!! I'm so sorry about the migraines!! I've never had them but good to know someone can tell when they're coming
I need to store four folders on my coffee table b/c that is where I would actually see and deal with paper. Right now the four folders are lying neatly on the end of the coffee table, but I want them vertical without using a vertical file that will become visual clutter. The box you showed where the folders ARE vertical, but not ascending in height would solve my dilemma. Now the wheels are turning . . . and if company comes over for a festive occassion, it would be easy to move the lower, upright container into my office where it will look more natural. I'm soooo glad I watched this video! Thanks, Cass! Also, I have more closet space than drawer space, so I hang my sheets on a hanger in the bedroom closet. Works for me right now. 😊
My migraines have almost completely disappeared. Drinking Celery juice on an empty stomach every morning has helped me a lot! Thank you and all the best!
😮Migraine not so funny but your story is hilarious. Family is never pretty all the time for sure but laughter along the way is priceless. Update: I finally decluttered my two tiny kitchen counters, top of refrigerator, utilized 4 drawers for silverware and utensils( all 4 were junk drawers,) put two Dollar tree collapsible boxes under the sink and cleaned out all the junk. This week will be more Dollar Tree Shopping for organizers. Fantastic information! Thank you Gets me motivated.
All the migraines I've ever had have been like that. If I get painkillers into me and lie down when the aura (flickering lights) start I tend to not get the worst head pain but otherwise it's all over. I feel you.
Some of my migraines are like that! Do you ever feel hungover the next day? It's totally not fair to get a hangover when I haven't had a drop to drink!
You are incredibly relatable. ❤
Yay on your new house! I can't wait to see your new house and the new videos!
You poor honey with that headache! You might possibly have a trigger in your diet, either a food or a chemical, though it sure looks like stress set it off. If you have them often, try using organic food, experiment eliminating common triggers like red dye and gluten, if you are lucky you may well find there is something you can avoid and not have the number or intensity of headaches. Also get bloodwork done to
look for possible clues like metabolic markers or vitamin deficits. We are rooting for you, you deserve happiness and we need you well because you help us so much!
Solidarity! I've had those migraines since I was in university. Sometimes my speaking goes a bit weird as well. Usually it's from stress, too much caffeine and not enough water. Now I pop an extra strength advil and chug a crazy amount of water and it seems to help.
My migraines start with dizziness & blurred vision, then comes a sharp pain; usually behind the eye. Then comes the rest, flashing lights or light sensitivity; sometime noise sensitivity. Nausea and the terrible head pains. Once when I was super stressed, I had no warning; just got a sharp pain in the top of my head & passed out. Fell, hit my head & couldn't talk; once I came to. I feel for you!
Yup! And they normally are accompanied my tingling/numb lips, tongue, and extremities. Makes getting work done a paaaaiiinnn.. 😅 And they typically occur in clusters for me. If I have 1, I'm probably going to have 2-3 in the next week. Love your content, btw! I'm a majorly ADHD butterfly, and your videos have already changed the way I organize, and it makes sense with my brain!! I love it!!
I recommend talking to your eye doctor about those types of migraines. I just found out like a week ago that mine are getting worse because of increased eye pressure, and your light auras make me think it might be similar. It's worth asking ❤
Totally have had those. Fortunately I don’t hurl and they don’t hurt. They are inconvenient since I can’t see clearly. I called them blind migraines, but ocular migraines is better. My stress has changed but they still pop up even as I am going to bed. Can’t pin it down but I just keep track and go to prayer meetings where my stress melts away. Thanks for your organizing tips.
A couple of my kids get ocular migranes like that, and my mom does now, too. It often starts with the flickering or wiggly sparks, and then they get a feeling of disassociation from their body, and what they describe as a hole in their vision. Sometimes there's a headache, but sometimes not. Stress is a common trigger (as well as aspartame, which we no longer touch!) I'm sorry you had such a horrid day!
I used to get migraines so badly. I mean full on, blindness, vomiting migraines. For me, when I pierced my ears with a daith piercing, they went away. It doesn’t work for everyone, but it was literally life-changing for me. If you do decide to do it, go to a specialist in piercings, not just someone at the mall. Good luck! Thanks for sharing your real life.♥️
Best purse tip I've heard is to put your odds and ends that you always want - tiny first aid kid, tampons, nail kit, Swiss army knife, etc into a small zip pouch.
Then you can swap out your purse easily and you only need to sort what's left when you pull it out - not constantly resorting the important stuff from the clutter
Love the idea for hooks behind bedroom door.
A clear lazy Susan with high sides, works really well for quick organization for spices. This is what I ended up doing for my kitchen. The extra spices, that we don’t use as much, but still use. The spices we over bought on. All those extras are in two different dollar store baskets, with homemade labels on them. Doing this made it so much easier to find what is needed and to see what we have.
You had a day!
Yes I, along with several of my family members have migraines like yours. They are called migraines with auras. Along with the auras , pain and vomiting we also have the left side of our face and the left arm go numb. My son also has had his legs go numb. Ours can last for days. Sometimes we have to go to the ER for Demerol. My son started these in second grade and can still have 2 or 3 a week at 43 years old. They are absolutely the worst.
I hope yours are not as bad and as often. Good luck and good health to you!
I have always been fortunate to not have any hurling with migraines, just the vision thing and everything sounding like it is underwater yet still loud and unbearable. One thing I found when I cut out sugar is that my migraines disappeared. Been totally worth it!
The sheet organization is exactly why I love Cas!! She gets me! I keep mine in a trunk at the foot of my bed, it kinda pains me to throw them in there unfolded but 2 seconds later when the lid is down, I feel freedom!
It never bothers me again, ever !
All of my clothes that wrinkle are hung, everything else is thrown in a drawer with some kind of divider in it
Those plastic shoe boxes from the dollar store are great!
I just throw all of the wire socks in one and all of the “other” socks in another. Underpants in another.
Same with baby clothes ! Just throw them in a drawer
I just had one of those migraines. I was trying to drive home from work, luckily it’s only about a 5 minute or less drive, tried to hold the hurling back by keeping my mouth shut while grabbing my empty coffee cup to hurl into and instead it all came out my nose. Super pleasant. Lunch smelled way better the first time. Then I slipped trying to let my dogs out and ended up soaking wet. I was a hot mess. My migraines are typically triggered by hormones, yay, but sometimes they are caused by other things like stress. Sounds like you had plenty to be stressed about. Thank you for sharing! Your story made me laugh. It sucks, but that’s life and we need to be able to laugh about it.
This was the first organizing video I have ever seen that has me excited! I subscribed. I was sitting here thinking about what I should go organize first when the 2nd part of the video came on. I was so surprised because I thought it was over and was amazed at what you were saying!!! Your day was unbelievable and you handled it so well! Then I realized I had the same feeling for you that I get when I have that kind of day. Nice to know I'm not the only one and it's just something you get through and laugh about later! Looking forward to having a clean and organized house soon...30 minutes at a time!!