Please don’t ever go away😂 I think of you often as you have influenced me in a very positive way as a homemaker and young mama. LOVE practical tip videos like this one. Thank you.
Sarah, thank you for being here. A couple of yrs ago your videos encouraged me when I was pregnant. I have now had two amazing, soul-healing home births. I am now working on being a homemaker and a Proverbs 31 woman. I am breaking the cycle of two generations of military moms who did their best to survive but never modeled homemaking. You are the best kind of 'influencer.' You are like a sister. It's not obvious to me how to keep my home, and just having someone model it for me is priceless. I have been in a cycle of catch-up days because I have no good routine. Just your opinion on keeping consistent and not allowing that to be the norm has created a mind shift for me. I'm also currently using your old video to heal my abs postpartum. You are lovely, thank you for sharing so much. p.s. love the red hair.
I'm pregnant and my mum is in the hospital with terminal cancer. I have had a lot of catch up days recently, but my husband is also incredible. He is just an incredible support and he really keeps our home ticking over. He's learned to cook in this season of our lives and blesses me with delcious home cooked food every day. Your videos just give me such peace in this busy season. Thank you so much. 🌻
I am so sorry you're going through this ❤️🩹. My mom passed away last year while I was pregnant with my second. You're in an incredibly hard season of life, so I just wanted to say that I hope you're giving yourself grace. You deserve it.
Great video! A game changer here has been to wash and dry laundry in the evening after kids are in bed, and then folding and putting away the next morning after breakfast.
I love the idea of structuring your evening according to what you've done in the day. The evenings are so tricky for me. I usually just collapse. But the idea that I could use that time to reconnect to myself or whatever needs to happen according to what I need that day is revolutionary. Thank you for the video!
I love your tips. The one that I already do is getting things ready before you need them. Since I have young kids, I often find myself preparing lunch after breakfast or sometimes even dinner, especially if it's a crockpot meal. This helps so much,h especially with littles.
I just want to say you are incredibly amazing i found you years ago and always told my husband you were my kin!! I always felt like no one in my life was like me, then I came across you!! I finally felt like wow someone who is like me!!! I have been watching you since OG days of your 1 flat when you only had ivy and just had cal!! Your are absolutely insanely beautiful and someone who god had used to touch so many lives!! Between that channel and this god has chosen you to do incredible things I love you and everything you do, you have changed my life forever
Wish I could get rid of my catch up day! 😢 my work schedule is 6:30am-6:30pm or 9:30pm M-TH. Nothing gets done in my home those days 😅that’s just this season of life though and thankfully God and my husband are wonderfully gracious with me! 💕
I agree. Working full time is very hard to not have a catch up day. That’s how it is for me right now, but I look forward to one day being able to stay at home with my babies. If the economy allows lol
I don't think there's anything wrong with a catch up day personally. You sound like you're doing the best you can with your situation and you're amazing :)
every singel video makes me so motivated. you mae everything feel so doable. when i am overwhelmed i watch one of your videos and i feel like i can tackel the house and work
Love your videos, they’re so encouraging for me as a homemaker and after watching one it always makes me want to get up, clean the house and read a book! Haha
Yours is the first video I will click on, one I look forward to, and one I feel at peace with. Thank you for making my days seem so much better. God bless you.
Thank you so much, Sarah! You have so much practical wisdom from the LORD and your "Tip" videos have always been some of my favorites. Also, the sound of your children laughing is absolutely delightful! 😄🙌 Have a wonderful week! Psalm 100 💖
I agree with you on catch-up days. I normally stay on top of laundry but my washer stopped working last week and finally got fixed last night. So today I have a lot of catching up to do on laundry 😅
Even though my husband and I have no kids, but your timemanagement speaks so well to me. I think it is important to keep the possibility to act and react flexible and individual each day. The days and the own wellbeing can be so different. Thank you for sharing your tipps! Greatings from Germany, Ana mit Jot 👒💝
I loved this video. Our kids have sooooo many things. Toys etc. We have a large family so they get gifted a lot. I feel like I am drowning in clutter. I would love some tips on how to declutter and organise. I would love to do a big cull but they don't ever want to let anything go. 😩
I can’t wait till I have my baby and I’ll be able to focus on my baby and my home. Full time work in health care with an hour commute is absolutely the most draining thing. I’m also studying for a big exam- it’s going to be nice to slow down and make bread again
You're back!! 🎉What a lovely surprise to have your name pop up while scrolling through RUclips for some listening material while I clean my kitchen! Thanks for some fresh inspiration. 🌻 A sister in New Zealand 😊
Great tips! We like to have less stuff in the house and there’s beauty in it because you’re first more intentional on how you spend your hard earned money and buy only things that you love and will use. Even if I bought something but not loving it when I try it at home, I return it. Second, having less stuff creates a more peaceful place: when I visit houses that have aloooot of stuff, it almost gives me anxiety 🤪.
Your mess can look beautiful. Hear me out on this your pots and dish wear thats out and about is your decor. Your books laying around is decor. Your cutting bored and teacup is decor. ❤❤❤
Taking time out during the day for your own well being worked well for me while raising kids but even after when they grew up because have to balance school and work. Take the time to meditate do yoga or exercise but think all f us have our own way to take time out the day for yourself💫
I love your structure and routine. My only question would be what are your kids doing while you’re doing certain things? Like I can’t even make a simple breakfast without my kids needing me every minute. Do you have any crafts or ideas that keep them busy without constantly needing me?
I have a one year old, a two year old, and a three year old. I've found that at least at these young ages, they respond well if they know the expectations. I have to decide how to communicate something, such as "Momma can't play or help while I'm cooking," and then stick with that and reenforce it as often as necessary. I can't make exceptions when it works out (I know I have two minutes so I can help you put a costume on this time for example) because it confuses them and then they don't know the expectation. When I introduce a new expectation, it'll be a lot of complaining for a couple days and then they'll get used to it. I'll sit them down and tell them "I'm having a difficult time getting the cooking done so I have to make a new rule. This is what we're going to do from now on." And then I try and be consistent until they're used to it and it'll become normal. It seems to work for these young kids, and I'll add that if I know that I'm going to be busy for an hour then I'll pour into then with quality time if I can beforehand. But ultimately, there are times they can't have me as a playmate and it's not their preference but it's just the way it is, it's in my consistency deciding how to respond that forms the atmosphere around the situation.
I think her husband watches the kids, he works from home I believe. Our kids are always around me and it’s chaotic and loud, and to keep my sanity and being able to make dinner or meal prep in peace and quiet, that’s when they get their screen time.
I'm with you! I have a 2.75 yo old and a 9mo. Despite all of our efforts, they do not play well together indoors. There's constantly 1-2 children crying at my feet or needing up. It's a successful day when I get to make dinner. I try to tell myself it's a season but ooofff these routines don't feel attainable at all right now!
I was on board with your advice until your hate on catch up days. You're very fortunate to be home and unbusy enough to be able to live without "catch up days" much, imo it doesn't mean things aren't working with our lives, and I don't think you should hate on them. You give the impression like those of us that need catch up days regularly are lazy or not managing our time correctly. I absolutely have a catch up day once a week, you ask what are we doing between those catch up days? WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME lol. I'm military and I'm a freelance musician with two young children, we live on a homestead that keeps us very busy as well. I don't have a regular schedule and catch up days are key to our home. When both parents work outside of the home it's a very different world than the privilege of working at home and judging others without knowing their circumstances or saying that they shouldn't have this or that based on circumstance is a very tricky game to play. Do you want a gold star for staying on top of stuff so much, cause this whole section feels a bit righteous.
I didn't pick up on any judgement at all from her video. This is a dive into her life and what works for her. She never once said that others should live as she does, she is simply stating what works for her. Also, who are we to assume her life is so easy? Sara does a good job of keeping a lot of her life private and it's not our right as a viewer to judge what we cannot see. Also, we all have different energy levels. Some of us can go go go and thrive on that, others need way more rest to recharge. I hope you can just watch her videos and feel grateful for the bits of information she finds helpful to herself, she is simply hoping to help others with the tools she has.
I don't take hate on catch up days from this video, but also I disagree that we have to avoid them. Same as @stchubs, I have 2 kiddos, husband working from home but full-time, me working from office and some side hustle, so 2 days a week I just come home very late. So weekends are mostly for deep cleaning (although we do tidy up every single day). And I laugh every time I hear "one laundry a day" rule. Having 5 ppl in the house, kids learning to control physiology at night, I have to make 2-3 laundry every. single. day. So if we cut some slack sometimes, I do have to catch up on the weekend. Still, I love the energy from this videos. And some good advices, as always.
In your situation I don’t think that would be considered a “catch up day” that’s your chore day. I think her point was just to not rely on something like a catch up day. If your schedule only allows you one day per week, than that’s your thing, it works for you.
Oh my! I have 6 kiddos and we also always have a box behind our living room door, my kids know if something doesn’t fit, like or want it goes in the box! Been using that method for years ❤
Really enjoyed this video! Such a good point about learning when to rest and when to take advantage of those pockets of time, When I'm consistent with maintaining I do better as a homemaker. I use to prefer catch up days, but now as a mother I would rather break it up into the day to day or it becomes overwhelming.
Quick questions I have neither a mixer or bread machine. What would benift me more? I have a starter that has been going for a year now. I enjoy baking. Ive been using a dutch mixer for everything. Which works well. I have some strong arms. ❤❤❤
I have 2 small children (4 years and 9 months), I work from home and kids are with us, they don't go to kindergarden. I have no problem in doing chores etc. if someone is watching the kids. But when I am alone with them, I have a problem because even going on toilet is challenging since the baby cries if he is alone more than 5 minutes. So I don’t always cook but prepare simple meals. I see that many American RUclipsrs have more than 3 children so I wonder do they have any help. Who is taking care of children when you film yourself, when you go shopping, or when you bathe?
Hi Sarah! I purchased the year subscription from you link. Everything was fine and the discount was applied until I accepted the payment (via paypal). Then I saw that they charged me the full amount… do you know how to fix it? I could never afford this much money unfortunately😔🙏 thanks, I love your videos
@@heather6404so true! 😅 our toddler keeps messing her drawers because she dresses herself and it’s super sweet. I go through her drawers only about once a week and tidy it up. That way she gets used to see things neat so that she can start repeating this habit (which she started doing once in a while).
I’ve always called it a donation bag but maybe that’s because I live in the U.S. and our climate/politics make a “to-go bag” mean something entirely different 😂
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Please don’t ever go away😂 I think of you often as you have influenced me in a very positive way as a homemaker and young mama. LOVE practical tip videos like this one. Thank you.
Sarah, thank you for being here. A couple of yrs ago your videos encouraged me when I was pregnant. I have now had two amazing, soul-healing home births. I am now working on being a homemaker and a Proverbs 31 woman. I am breaking the cycle of two generations of military moms who did their best to survive but never modeled homemaking. You are the best kind of 'influencer.' You are like a sister. It's not obvious to me how to keep my home, and just having someone model it for me is priceless. I have been in a cycle of catch-up days because I have no good routine. Just your opinion on keeping consistent and not allowing that to be the norm has created a mind shift for me. I'm also currently using your old video to heal my abs postpartum. You are lovely, thank you for sharing so much.
p.s. love the red hair.
Dinners with the lights out and a candle on was a game changer when my energetic kids were little. Instant chill when the lights go down.
She got the idea from Kathryn Christi … her newest personality trait.
I'm pregnant and my mum is in the hospital with terminal cancer. I have had a lot of catch up days recently, but my husband is also incredible. He is just an incredible support and he really keeps our home ticking over. He's learned to cook in this season of our lives and blesses me with delcious home cooked food every day. Your videos just give me such peace in this busy season. Thank you so much. 🌻
I am so sorry you're going through this ❤️🩹. My mom passed away last year while I was pregnant with my second. You're in an incredibly hard season of life, so I just wanted to say that I hope you're giving yourself grace. You deserve it.
Great video! A game changer here has been to wash and dry laundry in the evening after kids are in bed, and then folding and putting away the next morning after breakfast.
I always fold mine at night after I run them at dinner so I can do the bedtime routine. And then fold while watching Gilmore girls
Love that your little one came to hang out with you while you vacuumed the stairs 😌 lil buddy!
Favorite RUclips channel! Absolutely love your content! Always so helpful and encouraging!
I love the idea of structuring your evening according to what you've done in the day. The evenings are so tricky for me. I usually just collapse. But the idea that I could use that time to reconnect to myself or whatever needs to happen according to what I need that day is revolutionary. Thank you for the video!
Sarah, You're always full of energy, vitality and passion...
I love your tips. The one that I already do is getting things ready before you need them. Since I have young kids, I often find myself preparing lunch after breakfast or sometimes even dinner, especially if it's a crockpot meal. This helps so much,h especially with littles.
Such great tips, I really need to work on decluttering and coming up with a weekly chore routine to make my home run smoother
Same same!
Yay! I signed up for Crafty. My teenage daughter is excited to learn more crochet patterns. Thank you, Sarah ❤.
I really enjoy the music you play in the background. So peaceful while you are talking.
I just want to say you are incredibly amazing i found you years ago and always told my husband you were my kin!! I always felt like no one in my life was like me, then I came across you!! I finally felt like wow someone who is like me!!!
I have been watching you since OG days of your 1 flat when you only had ivy and just had cal!! Your are absolutely insanely beautiful and someone who god had used to touch so many lives!! Between that channel and this god has chosen you to do incredible things I love you and everything you do, you have changed my life forever
Wish I could get rid of my catch up day! 😢 my work schedule is 6:30am-6:30pm or 9:30pm M-TH. Nothing gets done in my home those days 😅that’s just this season of life though and thankfully God and my husband are wonderfully gracious with me! 💕
I agree. Working full time is very hard to not have a catch up day. That’s how it is for me right now, but I look forward to one day being able to stay at home with my babies. If the economy allows lol
Totally agree as well
I don't think there's anything wrong with a catch up day personally. You sound like you're doing the best you can with your situation and you're amazing :)
every singel video makes me so motivated. you mae everything feel so doable. when i am overwhelmed i watch one of your videos and i feel like i can tackel the house and work
This is random but I'd love to see your nail routine! (I'm assuming you do them yourself) They're always so bright and fun!
Thank you Sarah.. this was a great video. God Bless you and your sweet family 🙏
Yes please more videos like this with helpful tips! Thank you!! Love and miss these!!
Love your videos, they’re so encouraging for me as a homemaker and after watching one it always makes me want to get up, clean the house and read a book! Haha
Yours is the first video I will click on, one I look forward to, and one I feel at peace with. Thank you for making my days seem so much better. God bless you.
Thank you so much, Sarah! You have so much practical wisdom from the LORD and your "Tip" videos have always been some of my favorites. Also, the sound of your children laughing is absolutely delightful! 😄🙌 Have a wonderful week! Psalm 100 💖
Keep doing that nice work don't stop
What sorcery is this? 10 minutes ago I clicked on your video and by the end of it I’ve already wiped down the entire kitchen and swept.
I agree with you on catch-up days. I normally stay on top of laundry but my washer stopped working last week and finally got fixed last night. So today I have a lot of catching up to do on laundry 😅
Well how fun! I didn't know you were on youtube again. And you have a new little cutie in your crew! What a blessing!
Even though my husband and I have no kids, but your timemanagement speaks so well to me. I think it is important to keep the possibility to act and react flexible and individual each day. The days and the own wellbeing can be so different. Thank you for sharing your tipps! Greatings from Germany, Ana mit Jot 👒💝
I really appreciate your influence in my life! I truly do! Putting my feet up now to watch while the boys nap ❤ -Aleah
I loved this video.
Our kids have sooooo many things. Toys etc. We have a large family so they get gifted a lot. I feel like I am drowning in clutter. I would love some tips on how to declutter and organise. I would love to do a big cull but they don't ever want to let anything go. 😩
Me too😂
I can’t wait till I have my baby and I’ll be able to focus on my baby and my home. Full time work in health care with an hour commute is absolutely the most draining thing. I’m also studying for a big exam- it’s going to be nice to slow down and make bread again
You're back!! 🎉What a lovely surprise to have your name pop up while scrolling through RUclips for some listening material while I clean my kitchen!
Thanks for some fresh inspiration. 🌻
A sister in New Zealand 😊
Great tips! We like to have less stuff in the house and there’s beauty in it because you’re first more intentional on how you spend your hard earned money and buy only things that you love and will use. Even if I bought something but not loving it when I try it at home, I return it. Second, having less stuff creates a more peaceful place: when I visit houses that have aloooot of stuff, it almost gives me anxiety 🤪.
I overthink time way too much. Just “DO the next thing” -from a poem popularized by Elisabeth Elliot
Your mess can look beautiful. Hear me out on this your pots and dish wear thats out and about is your decor. Your books laying around is decor. Your cutting bored and teacup is decor. ❤❤❤
Taking time out during the day for your own well being worked well for me while raising kids but even after when they grew up because have to balance school and work. Take the time to meditate do yoga or exercise but think all f us have our own way to take time out the day for yourself💫
I love your structure and routine. My only question would be what are your kids doing while you’re doing certain things? Like I can’t even make a simple breakfast without my kids needing me every minute. Do you have any crafts or ideas that keep them busy without constantly needing me?
I have a one year old, a two year old, and a three year old. I've found that at least at these young ages, they respond well if they know the expectations. I have to decide how to communicate something, such as "Momma can't play or help while I'm cooking," and then stick with that and reenforce it as often as necessary. I can't make exceptions when it works out (I know I have two minutes so I can help you put a costume on this time for example) because it confuses them and then they don't know the expectation. When I introduce a new expectation, it'll be a lot of complaining for a couple days and then they'll get used to it. I'll sit them down and tell them "I'm having a difficult time getting the cooking done so I have to make a new rule. This is what we're going to do from now on." And then I try and be consistent until they're used to it and it'll become normal. It seems to work for these young kids, and I'll add that if I know that I'm going to be busy for an hour then I'll pour into then with quality time if I can beforehand. But ultimately, there are times they can't have me as a playmate and it's not their preference but it's just the way it is, it's in my consistency deciding how to respond that forms the atmosphere around the situation.
I think her husband watches the kids, he works from home I believe. Our kids are always around me and it’s chaotic and loud, and to keep my sanity and being able to make dinner or meal prep in peace and quiet, that’s when they get their screen time.
I'm with you! I have a 2.75 yo old and a 9mo. Despite all of our efforts, they do not play well together indoors. There's constantly 1-2 children crying at my feet or needing up. It's a successful day when I get to make dinner. I try to tell myself it's a season but ooofff these routines don't feel attainable at all right now!
I was on board with your advice until your hate on catch up days. You're very fortunate to be home and unbusy enough to be able to live without "catch up days" much, imo it doesn't mean things aren't working with our lives, and I don't think you should hate on them. You give the impression like those of us that need catch up days regularly are lazy or not managing our time correctly. I absolutely have a catch up day once a week, you ask what are we doing between those catch up days? WORKING OUTSIDE THE HOME lol. I'm military and I'm a freelance musician with two young children, we live on a homestead that keeps us very busy as well. I don't have a regular schedule and catch up days are key to our home. When both parents work outside of the home it's a very different world than the privilege of working at home and judging others without knowing their circumstances or saying that they shouldn't have this or that based on circumstance is a very tricky game to play. Do you want a gold star for staying on top of stuff so much, cause this whole section feels a bit righteous.
I didn't pick up on any judgement at all from her video. This is a dive into her life and what works for her. She never once said that others should live as she does, she is simply stating what works for her. Also, who are we to assume her life is so easy? Sara does a good job of keeping a lot of her life private and it's not our right as a viewer to judge what we cannot see. Also, we all have different energy levels. Some of us can go go go and thrive on that, others need way more rest to recharge. I hope you can just watch her videos and feel grateful for the bits of information she finds helpful to herself, she is simply hoping to help others with the tools she has.
This comment is what feels righteous. Do you want a star for playing an instrument and working outside your home?
I get what you are saying. Most people have a “reset day” to get things done so their week goes smoothly. No shame in anyone’s game.
I don't take hate on catch up days from this video, but also I disagree that we have to avoid them. Same as @stchubs, I have 2 kiddos, husband working from home but full-time, me working from office and some side hustle, so 2 days a week I just come home very late. So weekends are mostly for deep cleaning (although we do tidy up every single day). And I laugh every time I hear "one laundry a day" rule. Having 5 ppl in the house, kids learning to control physiology at night, I have to make 2-3 laundry every. single. day. So if we cut some slack sometimes, I do have to catch up on the weekend.
Still, I love the energy from this videos. And some good advices, as always.
In your situation I don’t think that would be considered a “catch up day” that’s your chore day. I think her point was just to not rely on something like a catch up day. If your schedule only allows you one day per week, than that’s your thing, it works for you.
Oh my! I have 6 kiddos and we also always have a box behind our living room door, my kids know if something doesn’t fit, like or want it goes in the box! Been using that method for years ❤
This was very helpful! Thanks!!
Really enjoyed this video! Such a good point about learning when to rest and when to take advantage of those pockets of time, When I'm consistent with maintaining I do better as a homemaker. I use to prefer catch up days, but now as a mother I would rather break it up into the day to day or it becomes overwhelming.
Yes, yes, yes! 👏 These habits are in line with my life, too, as a mama of six. 😊 Thanks for the encouragement, Sarah!
Loved the background music! 👌🏽
loved this episode!
Thank you! This is so helpful ❤❤
This was a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing!
Always enjoy your videos!
LOVED THIS VIDEO!!
Love to watch your contents
Quick questions I have neither a mixer or bread machine. What would benift me more? I have a starter that has been going for a year now. I enjoy baking. Ive been using a dutch mixer for everything. Which works well. I have some strong arms. ❤❤❤
Ooh I nabbed that offer for Craftsy!
Love these types of videos 🙏❤️
Great habits! Thank you!
We need more sourdough recipes 😊.
❤gratitude ❤peace ❤love ❤light ✨️ 💖 blessings
I had no idea you had this channel 😊
I have 2 small children (4 years and 9 months), I work from home and kids are with us, they don't go to kindergarden. I have no problem in doing chores etc. if someone is watching the kids. But when I am alone with them, I have a problem because even going on toilet is challenging since the baby cries if he is alone more than 5 minutes. So I don’t always cook but prepare simple meals. I see that many American RUclipsrs have more than 3 children so I wonder do they have any help. Who is taking care of children when you film yourself, when you go shopping, or when you bathe?
What about when kids or you couple is sick? I feel like I can’t keep up with my schedules because of things keep 😢come up during this crazy season
Hi Sarah! I purchased the year subscription from you link. Everything was fine and the discount was applied until I accepted the payment (via paypal). Then I saw that they charged me the full amount… do you know how to fix it? I could never afford this much money unfortunately😔🙏 thanks, I love your videos
You are such a darling sarah ❤
My tip would be to stop folding kids laundry.
Thisssss. It's such a mess after they start wanting to dress themselves or even toddling around and can access their dresser and pull everything about
@@heather6404so true! 😅 our toddler keeps messing her drawers because she dresses herself and it’s super sweet. I go through her drawers only about once a week and tidy it up. That way she gets used to see things neat so that she can start repeating this habit (which she started doing once in a while).
You really are calling me out here Sarah 🥴
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I have a 9 day old baby. First time mum, honestly feel like I’ve joined the best club in the world
Congratulations!! ❤ Mum of 4 😊
Yay!!! How exciting!! It is the best 🩵🎀
Congratulations Mumma ❤ lean on those around you whom love you and your little one and would be honoured to help you x
I’ve always called it a donation bag but maybe that’s because I live in the U.S. and our climate/politics make a “to-go bag” mean something entirely different 😂
Je ne comprends pas les gens qui mettent leurs chaussons ou chaussures sur le canapé, c’est tellement sale.