I'm glad I'm not the only one who carries socks in my purse with my sandals😂 I did try fly lady, I think it would work better after the house is all clean, I found it a bit too regimented for life with kids, work, and volunteer positions. I often do 4 hours work on a wednesday because I don't have time to even wash up from dinner on Tuesdays... if you have 2hours everyday it could be good, but I usually do a lot on wed and sat and have only 30 minutes most other days. I prioritize laundry school, and cooking from scratch even if that means the dinner dishes are being washed after school drop off the next day, then on big clean days doing deeper cleaning and catching up on larger scale projects like decluttering and emptying cupboards. Every system will not work for everyone, and this one is not for me at this stage of life.
@@gettingtidy2495 I really think it was because you stayed in the kitchen and just kept on. Great job on coffee maker. I saw so much progress in just one video.
Another great video Emma...Loved watching you clean the coffee macine, toaster and rest of your kitchen, very satisfying 😊😊....I have followed Diane in Denmark for years, she is great and does stress you do what suits your circumstances..She has a daily to do list which is fantastic which just keeps things at bay..Then other days specific things..She is easy to watch and very bubbly personality...I agree with you though on her wardrobe! Felt it was a bit excessive!! She does stress though that most of her clothes are from swap parties which she has done videos on...I think you would enjoy..Her big issue is no spend also!
Thank you for this comment. I was pleased how the coffee machine came up, but then the clean side became covered in stuff when I emptied out the pantry! Diane in Denmark seems to have lots of good ideas 😁
Hello Emma, I agree with you,hot water and fairy liquid is a top class cleaner and costs a fraction of these ‘must have spray cleaners’ I do our toaster out regular after seeing my mother in laws catch fire! So many breadcrumbs building up, getting hotter and hotter. Makes me wonder if the black bits I tip out are bits of bread that have literally burnt in the toaster🫣 I did read through the Fly Lady’s plan but don’t think it’s for me, like you I get showered and dressed but definitely not shoes on until I leave the house. You really got that coffee machine like new,I bet your hubby noticed how different it looked. Great video as always.😊xx
Oh goodness, catch fire? That's scary. Another time I'm going to empty it on the grass then the birds can have the crumbs.... although they won't like the lumps of black charcoal! I was pleased how the coffee machine came up ☺️ Hope you've had a lovely day.
I follow a version of the FlyLady system but based more on how my life works - it is absolutely useful to clean and declutter in zones but I don’t worry about shoes on, the home journal etc. if you are going to get into it I’d recommend looking at Diane in Denmark’s videos. She uses the zones but emphasises fitting it into your life and home - and she’s a Scot living in Denmark and is very pragmatic and talks about useful routines etc. And yes she has a considerable wardrobe but that’s the point - you have to have the things you like and use - not a specific number. And all her clothes fit in her wardrobe and she can find what she is looking for which is key to less stress. Toasters are so messy - next time (when you are in zone 2!) take the toaster outside to pull out the crumb tray and then turn it upside down and bang the sides til all the bits come out.
The fly lady is a great system. The biggest problem is that it’s very intensive. Build a few small habits first. Do your dishes after every meal. That’s most of the problem. Starting on everything will be very overwhelming.
Just from the start of this video i could see that the kitchen is tidier at the start than it has been in other videos. As for the fly lady, i get what you mean about the shoes, with the principle of being put together a good one, but shoes in house a no. I’ve done the fly lady baby steps but didn’t find the zone cleaning very successful, but I’d definitely recommend trying it. As for whether you should try it considering you have a lot of stuff to declutter, you literally said one of her mantras ‘jump in where you are’. Day one may be wash the pots, put them away and shine the sink in the evening, doesn’t mean it’s the only thing you can do, but it’s a habit building routine really. I must say i agree with what you’re saying about not being able to see even England alone in a few days, i live in the midlands and can definitely see many major differences between us. Such as guy fawkes, i know who he is and the gunpowder plot, but I’ve never made a guy and set fire to him, it’s not a thing up here. Although my tradition is to see the fireworks and make bonfire toffee
No outdoor shoes past the porch in our house. The colour of the dirty water when I clean my porch floor compared to hallway floor a few steps away where no outdoor shoes are allowed is all I’ll ever need to convince me that it’s the right thing to do. Especially as we have carpets & will often walk around either barefoot or just in socks & slippers. I also do not allow slippers to be stored on the shoe rack with outdoor shoes, as in my eyes storing them in the same area defeats the purpose of taking your shoes off. Different systems work for different people. You might find you eventually find one that suits you or you might make your own after drawing inspiration from multiple systems. It’s all about finding something that works for you & your family.
I know what you mean about shoes in the house so you can just do the dressing part and have your shoes by the door ready to go. That way you are ready to leave the house if you need to. Fly lady is great. I first find her 26 years ago. Can you believe it!
I agree, getting dressed to shoes is rather funny, I think it’s best to take the fly lady with a large pinch of salt! I do love Diane in Denmark (and I think watching her videos led me to your channel) but agree at times she is not always relatable. She seems to have a lot of time and resources. There is no way I can fit in what she suggests doing each day after a 12+ hour day at work 😂. The fly lady zones can be helpful- just to remind you to concentrate on one room per week to avoid decisions fatigue or feeling overwhelmed. Your kitchen is looking so much better🎉
Improving your habits is important. Finding what works for you and your family is key. Good work and well done.
So true❤
Thank you Kimberly, good point
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@@DaijaGrinage thanks a lot
I'm glad I'm not the only one who carries socks in my purse with my sandals😂 I did try fly lady, I think it would work better after the house is all clean, I found it a bit too regimented for life with kids, work, and volunteer positions. I often do 4 hours work on a wednesday because I don't have time to even wash up from dinner on Tuesdays... if you have 2hours everyday it could be good, but I usually do a lot on wed and sat and have only 30 minutes most other days. I prioritize laundry school, and cooking from scratch even if that means the dinner dishes are being washed after school drop off the next day, then on big clean days doing deeper cleaning and catching up on larger scale projects like decluttering and emptying cupboards. Every system will not work for everyone, and this one is not for me at this stage of life.
This is my favorite video ever. I'm sure the Pantry will be a fave also.
So pleased to hear that, was there anything you liked in particular, it's good for me to improve my videos over time 😊
@@gettingtidy2495 I really think it was because you stayed in the kitchen and just kept on. Great job on coffee maker. I saw so much progress in just one video.
Another great video Emma...Loved watching you clean the coffee macine, toaster and rest of your kitchen, very satisfying 😊😊....I have followed Diane in Denmark for years, she is great and does stress you do what suits your circumstances..She has a daily to do list which is fantastic which just keeps things at bay..Then other days specific things..She is easy to watch and very bubbly personality...I agree with you though on her wardrobe! Felt it was a bit excessive!! She does stress though that most of her clothes are from swap parties which she has done videos on...I think you would enjoy..Her big issue is no spend also!
Thank you for this comment. I was pleased how the coffee machine came up, but then the clean side became covered in stuff when I emptied out the pantry!
Diane in Denmark seems to have lots of good ideas 😁
Hello Emma, I agree with you,hot water and fairy liquid is a top class cleaner and costs a fraction of these ‘must have spray cleaners’
I do our toaster out regular after seeing my mother in laws catch fire! So many breadcrumbs building up, getting hotter and hotter. Makes me wonder if the black bits I tip out are bits of bread that have literally burnt in the toaster🫣
I did read through the Fly Lady’s plan but don’t think it’s for me, like you I get showered and dressed but definitely not shoes on until I leave the house.
You really got that coffee machine like new,I bet your hubby noticed how different it looked. Great video as always.😊xx
Oh goodness, catch fire? That's scary. Another time I'm going to empty it on the grass then the birds can have the crumbs.... although they won't like the lumps of black charcoal!
I was pleased how the coffee machine came up ☺️
Hope you've had a lovely day.
Yay, Emma! Look at you attack those counters!
Thanks! It looked good until I emptied the pantry 🫣🫣
@@gettingtidy2495 LOL. You crack me up.
I clean in sections also❤
I follow a version of the FlyLady system but based more on how my life works - it is absolutely useful to clean and declutter in zones but I don’t worry about shoes on, the home journal etc. if you are going to get into it I’d recommend looking at Diane in Denmark’s videos. She uses the zones but emphasises fitting it into your life and home - and she’s a Scot living in Denmark and is very pragmatic and talks about useful routines etc. And yes she has a considerable wardrobe but that’s the point - you have to have the things you like and use - not a specific number. And all her clothes fit in her wardrobe and she can find what she is looking for which is key to less stress.
Toasters are so messy - next time (when you are in zone 2!) take the toaster outside to pull out the crumb tray and then turn it upside down and bang the sides til all the bits come out.
Super advice thank you very much. Sounds like I can get some ideas and tips from Fly lady and Diane and add to what I'm already trying to do ❤
The fly lady is a great system. The biggest problem is that it’s very intensive. Build a few small habits first. Do your dishes after every meal. That’s most of the problem. Starting on everything will be very overwhelming.
@@michelleperea7407 ah ok so maybe I need to read more into it first 😜
Hi Emma again another brilliant video now the weather is changing have you thought about getting an heated clothes horse there brilliant ❤
I would wait on the Fly Lady.
Just from the start of this video i could see that the kitchen is tidier at the start than it has been in other videos. As for the fly lady, i get what you mean about the shoes, with the principle of being put together a good one, but shoes in house a no. I’ve done the fly lady baby steps but didn’t find the zone cleaning very successful, but I’d definitely recommend trying it. As for whether you should try it considering you have a lot of stuff to declutter, you literally said one of her mantras ‘jump in where you are’. Day one may be wash the pots, put them away and shine the sink in the evening, doesn’t mean it’s the only thing you can do, but it’s a habit building routine really. I must say i agree with what you’re saying about not being able to see even England alone in a few days, i live in the midlands and can definitely see many major differences between us. Such as guy fawkes, i know who he is and the gunpowder plot, but I’ve never made a guy and set fire to him, it’s not a thing up here. Although my tradition is to see the fireworks and make bonfire toffee
Thanks for the info, I like marking things off my list!
Re Guy Fawkes did your parents/Grandparents make a Guy?
No outdoor shoes past the porch in our house. The colour of the dirty water when I clean my porch floor compared to hallway floor a few steps away where no outdoor shoes are allowed is all I’ll ever need to convince me that it’s the right thing to do. Especially as we have carpets & will often walk around either barefoot or just in socks & slippers.
I also do not allow slippers to be stored on the shoe rack with outdoor shoes, as in my eyes storing them in the same area defeats the purpose of taking your shoes off.
Different systems work for different people. You might find you eventually find one that suits you or you might make your own after drawing inspiration from multiple systems. It’s all about finding something that works for you & your family.
Thanks!
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Thank you so, so, so, so much to add to the money we raised for Natasha's Allergy Research Foundation.
You actually made me cry 🤗
@@gettingtidy2495 No way?? It wasn't much.
@@carolynoquinn4573 it really is kind and generous and I can't believe it. Thank you.
I am in Texas. We don’t wear shoes in the house. We all have slippers we wear indoors
I know what you mean about shoes in the house so you can just do the dressing part and have your shoes by the door ready to go. That way you are ready to leave the house if you need to. Fly lady is great. I first find her 26 years ago. Can you believe it!
26 years ago?! 😁
Yes that's it, get ready to go out and have my shoes in the shoe cupboard 😂
Silly question? To the left of the kitchen sink, is that big silver machine a coffee maker? Nvm, you answered me.
I agree, getting dressed to shoes is rather funny, I think it’s best to take the fly lady with a large pinch of salt!
I do love Diane in Denmark (and I think watching her videos led me to your channel) but agree at times she is not always relatable. She seems to have a lot of time and resources. There is no way I can fit in what she suggests doing each day after a 12+ hour day at work 😂.
The fly lady zones can be helpful- just to remind you to concentrate on one room per week to avoid decisions fatigue or feeling overwhelmed.
Your kitchen is looking so much better🎉
No I am retired and I am not going to be getting dressed like I’m going out. I only wear socks all day.
I keep my wine in the fridge.
Didn't you say you had clothes since before your daughter was born?
I know we knew this, but it's obviously just your problem! Your husband's Chair of Shame, is proof!