30 Home Hacks that will Save You SO MUCH Time!
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Looking for more time-saving life hacks? This video has 30 easy hacks to save you time getting ready, planning, cleaning, cooking and more!
Here is a list of my 30 Home Hacks:
1. Hot Brush - amzn.to/3sc88kg
2. Dry Shampoo
3. Makeup Caddy - amzn.to/3gtR5EU
4. Only buy clothing that doesn't require dry cleaning or ironing
5. Not sorting clothing
6. Steaming inside of ironing
7. Elastic laces: amzn.to/3onMKr1
8. Daily Brain Dump
9. Echo Dot - amzn.to/3L7qTxE
10. Online Shopping
11. All out of Pads - amzn.to/3HH2InX
12. Smart plugs, thermostat and light bulbs
13. Autopay your bills
14. Screen time blocker
15. Delegate chores
16. Roomba - amzn.to/3uqaRcA
17. Swiffer Dusting Wand - amzn.to/34CE8pC
18. One Product Wonder - amzn.to/3rnl9Iu
19. Spray Mop - amzn.to/3J1Ei8F
20. Daily Cleaning Schedule: clutterbug.me/products/dirty-...
21. Pink Stuff: amzn.to/3ul55sF
22. Declutter
23. One Minute Rule
24. Meal Planning Binder
25. One meat, two meals
26. HelloFresh
27. Slow Cooker Liners- amzn.to/3rq43d2
28. Parchment Paper
29. Taking snacks out of boxes
30. Lunch Making Station
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I have a time-saving tip: Buy sheets with a stripe or directional pattern on them (I like damask stripe), and you won't have to spend five minutes wrestling with the sheets trying to figure out which end goes where when you're putting them back on after washing.
I saw somewhere that the tag to the fitted sheet always goes in the bottom right corner (if you're standing at the foot of the bed.) It works for all of mine.
Mine are a mixture... I ended up writing on the tag, what corner it should be on
My parents put a safety pin in the middle of the head and foot of the sheets.
There are some sheets from target that have "top or bottom" labels. It's super helpful with king sized sheets!
@@alil7348 I guess I just got lucky. 😂
A huge time-saver I adopted 10 years ago for our family of 6 was to only buy white towels for all of our bathrooms. No more making sure the right color went to the right bathroom. No more fading and biggest of all they all can be bleached. I buy the hotel quality white towels from Costco. Such a great deal.
Cool!
I did the same thing and I love it!! ❤️
I use light grey towels for every room. They match all decor, and unlike white, never need bleaching. Saves lots of time and energy, and looks lovely.
Same! I also do the same for my boys socks....all black, same style, and I never see the stains!
I have been doing this for some time and I love it!
Cas, I really appreciate it how you talk about adulting adults 🥰. I’m almost 40 and I still have these moments of “wow, now I feel more like an adult” 🤣🤣🤣
I have heard that it is a millennial thing that we feel somewhat awkward about "adulting".
Likely because our world has changed so much, that being adults the way our parents and grandparents were adults, feels outdated, but we aren't quite sure what else to do.
So we awkwardly play this old "costume drama" of 'adulting', while not really relating to it.
Thank you for coming to my TedTalk 😉
@@SIC647 I'm a Gen X. My parents functioned in a totally different world. I had an older friend say you got a job online! Yes, it was so cool! They don't believe me. Lol
I am 40 and the one thing that makes me a full grown adult - FINALLY! - is that I am a caregiver for my parents. That is the one thing that makes it official. But, yes! I always looked at these tasks and thought, I am like, an adult now! haha!
Great video!! Good Great advice as usual! I still love you channel! #Priceless. Some of these things I've already implemented some things I'll start, something I can't control lol. Renter. Don't trust set it and forget AUTOPAY! I don't advice. So delegation, how do advice splitting up chores per age, know how, ect?
i feel stuck somewhere in 20's in my 40's :D :D still so much to sort out
I'm a homeschool mom, so time-saving is a must! When i cook ground meat, i usually cook at least 10-15 lbs at a time. I freeze the cooked meat (by the pound) flat in ziploc bags, and it's so easy to throw into a meal!
So smart!
Karen here. Also leftover spaghetti sauce. Even a little saved up over time can be added to the bigger pot.
I chop onions and put baggies of them in my freezer.
@@heatherm2140 I do that and bell peppers too😉
My husband and I are retired. I have begun convincing my husband that we should start preparing a late lunch and eating leftovers for supper. Hopefully, this will be a time saver, money saver, and stress saver on deciding what to have to eat.
Good idea!
I can't get behind using pot liners or using disposable dishes at home to save a few minutes at when the amount of garbage piling up is so insane. I use reusable silicone pan liners for baking sheets, and if something gets stuck to a pot I just let it soak overnight
Edit: Another massive time saver tfor me was to stop shopping "for fun." I used to go to the store to shop around when I was bored, and didn't really need anything. I spent a bunch of money I didn't have, on things I didn't need, and now had to find a place in my tiny apartment for all that stuff. Decreasing the amount of stuff I'm bringing into my house has been one of the biggest time savers. I don't have to shop for it, I don't have to store it, clean it, put it back where it's supposed to be or declutter it. Now I have a running list of things I think I might need soon, and only go shopping for things that I have thought about, carefully considered and decided, 'yes, I actually need this thing.'
Well said. Influencers advocating using disposable products to save time at the cost of the planet makes me cringe 😖 no disrespect to Cas - she’s great in general, but I wish influencers would be more environmentally conscious with their recommendations
Good for you!
Agree completely, I love a time saver but if we have no planet to live on what's the point. Happy to get behind the other tips though
@@Clutterbug Cas, my mental health and I love you! Thanks for helping us out!
I appreciate these “tips” can help when our mental health means we are just trying to get by, but our mental health won’t mean a thing when our grandkids are living on a planet we destroyed 😔 & this is coming from someone with a lot of mental health problems
I have one I learned yesterday! My roommate hangs a garbage bag in his closet so decluttering is immediate and not an hour over the weekend! This is such great advice!
For sure!
Great idea!! I'm gonna start this now!
My fear with the cooker liners is their long term effect on health. When plastic is heated to such high temperatures, its composite chemicals may leach into the food. So you end up with health problems just to save a few minutes.
I thought that too..
Avoid plastic as much as possible.
Agreed! And why use more unnecessary plastic which is harmful for the environment.
These could be for specific recipes or certain situations. Leftover food traces from when you scrubbed for half an hour and did your best but traces are still there can't be good for you, either. Do your homework and find what works for you. Overcooking/burning food is so bad for you, for example. Cas is a VERY busy human. I see why she wants to save time wherever possible.
Late to the conversation, but slow cookers are best used on a lower heat for longer.
However I wouldn't like the plastic waste. I find if I put the Croc pot straight into soak ( once I have plated up) it is a breeze to clean.
I have three tips: I marked my blankets and bedspread with a marker to show where the top and bottom center mark is and where the top and bottom corner edges are. This saves me from walking around and around the bed trying to get them straight on the bed. They are straight immediately the first time. Because the top sheet is folded over the blanket, the marks at the top don't show, and because the bedspread is over the foot of the blanket the marks don't show. And because the quilt has a pattern, the little black dots I put at the head and foot don't show. This has been such a time saver! I also used the clear plastic boxes spinach, mushrooms, and cookies come in to help me organize my drawers! I love those cookie trays! Perfect for holding toothbrush and paste, deodorant, etc. Why spend more money when I have already paid for that container and brot it into my house? Try it! I also saved the cardboard tubes from paper towels and fold plastic bags into balls and stuff them into the tubes. I have two tubes in the car and pull out or blow out the plastic bags and hang them over the stick shift so I can put trash in there. Keeps my car clean! I also put those balled-up plastic bags in the foot of all my waste baskets and pull one out to use to line the waste basket as needed. The replacement is right there!
Perfect! I’m gonna do this
@Wendy S. King, this is genius :D
Excellent tips! I use so many of these. Another great one is choosing your outfits in advance so you're not flinging things around on the morning. A game-changer for me.
Heeeey! How are you?! Thanks for the tip! That's a good one ;p
@@Clutterbug I'm good. 😁 Gearing up for a trip home next week. How's the house-hunting going?
@@HowToGYST Nice to see you around here. It's fun to see that you like the same channels as your audience.
@@antiantipoda We've all got good taste. 😁
@@HowToGYST Yes, I follow you, Clutterbug and Minimal Mum, and sometimes one or two others, really helps me to get motivated House still needs a LOT of work!
Your energy while talking about laziness is everything 🥰
Lol!
Haha! It’s because she’s saved all that time by taking the shortcuts 🤣 For which we are so grateful! 💜
I’ve been decluttering to save time rummaging through drawers. It really does help. The pandemic is so stressful, so why not make my life more easy? Yes ma’am!
I barely iron anymore: tip from my mum: if there are any shirts in my wash load, I set the spinning speed to low (400 rpm), take out the shirts that would normally require ironing, hand them up on hangers, and spin the rest of the laundry at 800 rpm. The shirts that are still quite wet when hung up, dry without wrinkles thanks to this trick.
I just stopped caring about being wrinkly. I hang everything up on hangers and they dry fine and I can hang them right up in the closet. I just embrace the creased linen look and basically only iron if I’m going to a wedding or when I’m sewing to get nice seams. I’m a pretty casual person and I wear hospital scrubs at work so it’s never a problem.
The problem with slow cooker liners, parchment paper, and paper plates is not that they are lazy, they are so wasteful! Why make more trash? They make silicone baking mats you can use instead of parchment paper. They are easy to clean and you don't have to scrub the pan. Now, do I never use these single-use items, no. For recipes I know are particularly stubborn to clean, I'll use a slow cooker liner. If I'm broiling, my silicone mats can't be used at that temperature, so I'll use parchment paper. Using these things every time you cook, or recommending people have a paper plate night once a week creates so much extra trash over time.
I butter my crock pot before I put the ingredients into it. Likewise, I butter my Pyrex pans before putting the food into them, too. Okay, you got me, I use margarine, not butter, I can't afford butter. Forgive the use of a term my grandmothers used and I never let go of. But food is SO much easier to wash off the crock or the pans that way!
I don't have a dishwasher. So I fill the pans with hot soapy water and put them to the side; by the time I've washed the plates, cups/glasses, and silverware, the pans are ready to wash with half the effort.
Yes, I love the ease of paper plates and plastic silverware, foil pans for food prep, oh boy!! But those are for when my kids all come home once a month for family dinner, so I can spend my time enjoying them instead of cleaning up.
My way won't be right for everybody, but it is right for me 😊 If it helps you, so much the better.
@@tracytracy622 ooh great tip for buttering the crockpot!
Agreed! Plus I don't like the idea of thin plastic next to my hot food for a long time, what if it melts or puts off chemicals?
I never put hot foods in plastic or reheat in plastic, much less cook in plastic.
There are also silicone crockpot liners and dividers( cook two things at once)
These are great hacks! I even remember some of them from your older videos! However there are 2 that I won't do: voice command everything, and steaming clothes. I get better and faster results ironing than steaming, I can usually leave my ironing board set up in guest room, and it takes just as much time to plug in an iron (and set up the board) as it does to fill and set up a steamer.
I am averse to devices that do voice command, simply because it means they are always listening. All it takes is the wrong people to be in power and suddenly your privacy is nonexistent. We still use smart plugs because they're great for scheduling things like Christmas lights.
You do what works best for YOU :)
I agree. I don't like voice command anything. It doesn't take long to write it in a diary or type it in your phone calender and set a reminder.
This is why I dont use an online calendar or planner either. I like writing it into my planner.
@@smile4cla I like writing things down on a list. Writing things helps me remember to actually do it!
Great tips! I was an early adopter of the Roomba. Yes, it was an investment but that same machine still works great after more than 10 years. I recently upgraded to a vacuum/mop and it's even better. I highly recommend upgrading to a robot mop.
I've been toying with the idea too! 4 years with the roomba and still love it
I’ve had a Bissell Crosswave (a vac & mop) for 4 yrs for my hardwood floors. It’s wonderful & does a great job…..BUT….it has to be completely cleaned out. Hair, grass bits, etc are trapped in 7 different places. PLUS the whole thing has to be disassembled, cleaned out & filter has to dry in sunshine for 24 hours EACH TIME!!!
……..JUST SAYING……
I got the cheap Eufy robot and I love it. It just bounces around with no plan *but* I don't have to deal with wireless connectivity or the internet of things.
@@Lasairfiona I do the same with my roomba. I don't bother with the app.
@@Lasairfiona I just got this one, too! I've only tried to use it once (just tried a little while ago and apparently forgot to charge it. Oops.) but I'm quite excited! It definitely seems a little aimless but honestly I didn't want to have our vacuum connected to wifi so I'm ok with the aimless! LOL
I always "stay til the end." Its my favorite part! Your honesty is refreshing. Thanks for making all of us feel like normal human beings with your musings.
You are so welcome!
We have so many conveniences today, yet it seems more challenging to get things done. My home is so easy to clean now that I catch myself doing dishes by hand because it gives me pause to think and relax. Go figure.
My mom suggested washing per family member a few months ago and it's made a HUGE difference to me. Revolutionary! I have always just washed everything together… I can't imagine spending all that time sorting laundry!
Thanks for the tips! I’m a stay at home and homeschooling mom of 3, soon to be 4. Curbside grocery pickup has saved my sanity and hours and hours of time dragging kids through the store. I also cook a whole, bulk package of meat at a time and freeze what I’m not using for that meal. Also, if I’m chopping a vegetable, I try to chop extra for meals I know I’ll be making later that week.
I got my first robovac (Eufy) last month and it's awesome. For a place that was getting vacuumed and dusted as much as mine was, the robovac still found crumbs and cat fur I'd missed. Definitely needed to do a big declutter before anything like that was possibnle, and it's SO been worth it!
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You're both convincing me!! I vacuum almost every day lol. But I do save 10 minutes a week dusting by... not dusting regularly 😂
Especially your cleaning shortcuts have helped me immensely. Thank you for giving me permission to run the dishwasher daily, every when it's not full. As a former cheapskate, I needed to hear that this would make my life better, and it did!
You are so welcome!
Me too! Such a gamer-changer!
Same!
And remember - If it makes you feel better or is helpful, you can always throw things in the dishwasher such as cotton hats that normally go through the laundry, toothbrushes, plastic bins and containers (Of course use caution if you’re trying to heat dry), And other things around the house that could use a quick rinse off with soap.
Hey Cass! Great ideas that I think I might take and use a few of. House hunting is always tough, but what about looking for a house that has a "pool" or "Guest" house? A separate building you can use as an office. Just a thought. Congrats on the new Crew member and good luck with your house hunt!!
Great tips! Please don’t use plastic liners, and replace the parchment paper by a reusable Cookina type baking liner. Plastic ends up in the landfill and oceans, you will need only one minute to clean your slow cooker and you will save money on top of it. I think one minute is worth spending if it helps the planet that we and our children live on 😊
I share your thought. I really despise “wipes” too. So wasteful.
You could also use silpat silicone sheets in your cookie sheets. The plastic liner in the slow cookers is just a big nope for me
Spray the pot with cooking spray is what I do when I run out of slow cooker liners? But I'm sure that's also killing the planet somehow.😫😫
Silicone liners and these paper plates: www.amazon.com/utensils-Biodegradable-Disposable-Dinnerware-Compostable/dp/B082MZFGT7/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3K9XST20XLFS1&keywords=eco+friendly+paper+plates&qid=1645419594&sprefix=eco+friendly+paper%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySUpDUkVOM0tPUjhQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjQ1Nzk0NzdRS1dSOTJaUlcwJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyOTkxODUzM0E5T0RCT1lDUFpSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
You were totally realistic about how many minutes you save…. Not like other YT videos that claim insane amounts of time . Thanks for always being real with us! Good luck house 🏡 hunting!
I hope you find the house of your dreams soon. It's going to be so exciting for us seeing you organize and decorate new areas! ;) (But it will be weird not seeing this house we are so used to now.)
I know. :(
Had to laugh, as I was listening to you, my Alexa heard you say to use Alexa for reminders and my Alexa responded, "reminders, what reminders do you want?" Thanks for all the useful time saving info! Lisa K
I really like some of the tips but using plastic liners insted of washing pans, and paper plates, cups, etc I really do not agree with being a daily "hack". The waste is just too much, and when used with food most of this garbage can not be recycled.
Love the meal planning binder! I'm always looking for new recipes, so how do you factor those in? And do you have a video specific to your meal binder setup? Thanks for all your great advice❤
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I am so happy to have found you about a week or 2 ago. You don’t know how much you’ve impacted me in this short time. I am already implementing what I’m learning from you. Thank you!
I love these pointers and tips. This reminds me of the old school book, Cheaper by the Dozen, the father is a specialist in maximizing time. You could be his daughter!
I did this for years when my boys were little, and we were homeschooling. Everyone was “more full” due to eating hot food rather than just a PBJ. Also gave me all day to clean up since we have no dishwasher.
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I read that book when I was 10 or 12! It had a HUGE influence me. I'm all about eliminating wasted motion. If you take it too far it can be problematic, though!
I love that book too!
Hahaha!
Dang I have been doing almost all this for years. I needed a channel lol. I even had the binder. Now my kids are grown and gone and I don't have to do all this as much. Love the channel.
Lol, Cas, You had my Alexa going crazy setting appointments left and right.
Mine too😁
Sorry!
Those elastic laces! I'm buying those for my Mom who has Alzheimer's. I have bought her slip on shoes but she keeps defaulting back to her favorite New Balance sneakers and is having problems with the laces. I am definitely getting those!
Great video. I think the meal planning binder not only saves more than 15 every day not staring at the fridge with no options. It saves so much frustration, anger and resentment everyday, feeling inadequate, hungry and a loser when kids are hungry and I have nothing prepared. What's that worth, a cajillion dollars,,,priceless!
YES! The 1 minute rule! Always! I've got it drummed into my son's head now. Just wish I could get it into the hubsters head cuz right now, it takes me about 20 minutes a day to take care of his 1 minute rule items. LOL
Good luck!
Alexa wanted to know if I wanted to buy dog food and she told how much it was. How funny. She started answering you.
OMG!
Cass, that Revlon dryer brush is AWESOME! I dumpster dive and found 5 brand new ones! I also found 3 Roombas that work perfectly. I buy everything online too. You are my inspiration and motivation. Between you and Swedish Death Cleaning, I have an organized home where I can find everything and am happy I regifted so much. xoxo
What is Swedish Death Cleaning ?
@@jillpruett3444 It’s a Swedish thing. There’s a book. You can listen to it on youtube. I read it while ago and my recall is it’s making sure you’re not leaving things for future generations to deal with. Link to book:
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@@TheDriftwoodlover ok Thank you 😊
I've been watching so many of your videos since I found your channel. You are such an inspirational and down to earth person! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your wisdom in such a fun & easy-to-comprehend way. I have ADHD as well, and my organization style is a butterfly. These videos have motivated me to figure out the best methods that work for me. For the first time in my 32 years of life, I can say I finally am on the road to getting the hang of it. It's been life-changing.
"Organization is not about perfection. It's about efficiency, reducing stress and clutter, saving time and money, and improving your overall quality of life" (~Christina Scalise)
PS! I am very much on board to petition to bring minivans back.
Honestly I remember the days of super stress with sweeping the floors. I felt like that was the only thing I was doing constantly. Cue the robot vac and now I feel like I have time and freedom! I recommend everyone get their own personal sweeper! 😃
Also good luck on the house search! It is so so hard. We are on the hunt right now too!
Thank you!
Cas, thank you for always providing us with useful tips. Can you tell us where you found your laundry hampers? I stopped sorting too, and I use those color grabber sheets to prevent colors from bleeding onto the lighter colored clothes.
Oh my God I love the meal planning binder ideal my biggest chore every week is just deciding which meals to make and I'm always forgetting about meals that my family love what a great 💡 idea
Glad you like it!
I love your tips and tricks for decluttering, organizing, etc. I wish you could help me in person. My house is a hot mess. It doesn't look like it on the surface but I struggle some days to work on letting go of the clutter. But your videos help me so much with motivation, and getting it done.
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I use those knock knock reminder pads as well! In fact, I do all of these time-saving tips except for the electronic tips such as Alexia or the Robot vacuum (mind you, I’d love one 😉). I also use a daily chore list. I use this because I need something to tell me what to start with, so I will not feel overwhelmed, not knowing where to start or procrastinating. Love your time saving tips, they are right on! 👍🏼
Time management! She is so spot on with your time. Well thought out, time savor at every angle, brilliant!
:)
I am a new subscriber and I just have to say that I love your videos! They really just make me feel so inspired to get a few important things done today. They have already helped me start moving out of the mindset that I have to do it ALL and do it in a certain way. Starting to leave behind all of the guilt I was carrying around because I wasn't doing all the things, all the time is so freeing. Thank you!
Welcome!!
So many great tips!! I'm implementing that elastic shoelace thing immediately on my exercise shoes...they come undone constantly. And completely unrelated you just solved another problem just with the visual from your video. I don't have much cabinet space so I always wound up putting chips on top of my fridge. It never occurred to me to put them in a bin!!! Thank you that will look much nicer!
I always put a loose second knot on my sneaker shoelaces. They never come loose and are easy to undo.
You're so welcome!
I've been watching your fun and useful videos for years, Cas, and it's fantastic to see you achieving your dreams 💖. You really are such an amazing and inspiring woman! Thank you so much for all your help from the UK! xx
You're so welcome!
I’m a huge fan Cas! Ever since I saw your show on HGTV, Hot Mess House. I’m hoping there would be another season. And if there is, when does it start please? Thank you for sharing your knowing in organizing which is, by the way, very practical and doable. God bless.🤗🙏🏻
Cas, you created a reminder to clean out my garage at 3pm. 😂 Guess I watched this video too close to my Alexa.
Lol
Hi, I don't think ive ever ever commented but watching from Bordeaux FRANCE and you are such a cheerleader! I am so in love with the idea of a behind the scenes, TRUE real how to edit videos, how to plan content with hubby and two ladies helping you!! That would be so good!
MERCI
Thank you so much!!
Your videos are changing my home and my life! Letting go and being able to find things... it's amazing.
Congratulations on your growing team. I absolutely love watching your content. Thanks for the tips!
You're welcome!
Hi Cas!!! I just set my credit cards up for the minimum payment. I can always pay more, but it is saving me time!
If I ever need a second wind, or motivation, I watch one of your videos.
I can't thank you enough! 💜
Wishing you all the best with your home search! It's exciting!
How nice that your home is totally organized, making moving easier! 💜
Thank you!
Now that you have gotten use to the AUTO pay, I recommend changing the setting to pay the new balance in FULL instead of the minimum payment so you never accidentally pay fees.
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I don't have the money to pay in full at this time, maybe soon!
You talked about Jetsons! Oh how I wish and tell everyone that I wish I could be like the Jetsons! I love that I found someone who relates with me!
;p
I would love to hear more about the family chore chart and how you use it, I need one of those!
As a chiropractor’s wife, I am glad to see you prioritizing your chiropractic care 😉💛
I am!
I use the sweeper mop and dusting wand daily. I actually mop with a bucket about once a week when I do a deeper clean on the house. Also I've been meaning to buy the pink stuff, everyone says it's the holy grail of cleaning products 😅
Never heard of the Pink Stuff,but will give it a try🤔🤞Holy Grail LOL😂🤣😂💗
Lol!
Thanks. I have gotten so many tips from you Cas that I feel I should give something back beyond my views, likes and comments. Love, love, love your channel! Don't stop being you. You. Are. AWESOME!!
Good luck with the house search! I know the struggle. I'm trying to move to a new state and it's maddening! Congrats on the addition to the staff. Can't wait to meet her!
Thanks!
The no drycleaning saves you hours every week. Not minutes ❤️
;p
Money too!
I have that pad!! I just started watching you and I already feel like a Clutterbug Glam Girl! I'm so happy!! Bless you 💗
Yay! Thank you!
Cassie congratulations on reaching 600k subscribers. What a huge accomplishment.🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you!
Can I just say, I recently found your channel. I love it. You are helpful, down to earth and give advice that is truly helpful. You don't ignore the realities that we all have and that things don't have to do be perfect. Thanks so much for your content!
Love all tips. Love you. One comment. Please consider not recommending crock pot bags as reducing plastic use is one way to minimize impact to our already ailing planet. It’s worth the clean up! Hugs to you and all that you do!
I love this channel, but was disappointed to see Cas recommending pot liners, so wasteful and bad for the environment 😔
@@catherine6977 YES!!! I kind of ranted on poor Cas in the comments... with her appeal and following, people really listen to her, and I agree, it was upsetting to hear such a harmful tip (and the paper plates too).
Then you just use water cleaning is that not a limited resource too?
@@razorbladelemonade Plastic is non renewable from petrochemicals and is resource heavy and polluting in its manufacturing and won't biodegrade in landfill sites. Water usually comes from the sky in the form of rain. Many of us have rainwater tanks to supply our water and greywater systems to divert that used water onto our gardens especially fruit trees.
@@razorbladelemonade No comparison. Water is actually totally renewable -- not to say it should be wasted. As an example, the manufacture process for a single paper plate will use more water than a lifetime of washing its non-disposable counterpart.
Every week I cook a 2-3 pounds of ground beef and keep it in the fridge. I sprinkle it on salads for lunch, throw some in a pan with taco seasoning or Manwhich sauce for a super fast dinner option. Then whatever is leftover by the end of the week gets thrown in whatever sauce I'm using that night for our weekly pasta night.
Awesome!
Our version of paper plate night, are 'wog-plates' (it's not derogatory, just a phrase). These are the boxes that coffee pods, or biscuits or pizza, etc come in, ripped on half to make 2 plates. Saves washing up.
That's different!
Cass is my spirit animal, its confirmed. Just 3 min in and you have validated my outlook in life. 💖💖💖💖
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Amen to the robot vac!!! I have one for each floor and love them! ❤ Never tried the Meal Binder, DEFINITELY making one of those! Thanks for the fast, valuable content as always and congrats on the growth! Good luck on the House Hunt and let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
Thanks!
I really appreciate a lot of these tips and tricks, but I do wonder how much of the mental load your partner shares in, and how you divvied up the housework/chores if you are both working fulltime jobs?
I have been trying to get better at housekeeping and decluttering, and I just keep noticing that in general a lot of the content about decluttering is specifically aimed at women, and hardly ever touches upon the (usually male) partner doing their share. They either get chores delegated to them, or are discussed as a clueless bystander, keeping the mental load firmly with one person in the relationship.
This isn’t a specific criticism of this channel because life and relationships are full of intricacies that the casual viewer isn’t always privy to. It’s just something I noticed only a small handful of cleaning/organising/decluttering channels pay attention to in their overall content, and it makes me wonder if we/women are aware of that, and what we could do to come to a more balanced share of both the mental and physical parts of managing a household.
Most of my content is aimed at women because about 98% of my viewers are women according to my channel data. ;)
I think it’s because we women are usually the ones that get anxiety by seeing messes. In my house, we share chores with my hubby… and I feel like he does more things than I do, but he doesn’t get stressed by a messy room, I do. Unfortunately, I do get stressed by it, but I have a hard time doing something about it 😩. If something does bother him, he takes care of it right away 🤷🏼♀️
@@danyvorphal It's my husband who gets mess anxiety. He can clean and organize more efficiently than me. He used to do it himself as a bachelor but now I do it since I'm unemployed. He does everything outside the house though ( mowing the lawn, taking care of the chickens, pruning fruit trees, etc)
The revlon brush is amazing, I’ve been using it for a year right now and still amazing
All I can say is....I so love watching you, you are so dang cute and adorable, I'm a 64 year old woman who enjoy videos that help me with organizing my home, my life and help me relax with knowing that I have done something worthwhile...you have amazing tips and great advice on how to declutter and other great ideas...I just love watching your videos ...thank you sweet girl❣️🤗
Aw, thank you so much!
Such great tips! Isn't that what we all need?... a little more time to do the things we love.❤️ Thank you!
You are so welcome!
That hairdryer. YES! I have long, thick hair and I can now dry my hair in 5 minutes. Life changing!
Right?!
Saw your comment and can't wait to get to the hairdryer part of this video, to find out more... you've got my hopes up!
I have watched you for years. Congratulations on your professional and personal growth. I love getting a new video from you. You are always honest have good recommendations and not afraid to be you. 😁
Thank you!
I’m obsessed with Christine from Frugal Fit Mom and you popped up as a suggestion!!!! I’m already addicted after a couple videos!!!!!
Cas - you need to try using Alexa for your shopping list! You can access the list from your phone - no paper waste. My husband can see the list from the Alexa app, so if he stops on the way home he can grab everything. My kids even add stuff to the list now (because its not hard).
I use it too so I don't forget. Just have a alexa flex in my kitchen and I add to a store list... so Freddies or Trader Joes, Target, Ikea, Dollar Store etc. I leave the standard shopping list for Amazon items. I also have a flex in my bathroom bc I always think of items while in the shower... etc lol
I should!
Am i the only one who is shocked how thoughtless US Americans and Canadians waste ressources just to save a couple of minutes throughout the week?! There are some usefull tips but please consider the environment! And by the way: There seems to be a really strong dry cleaning lobby in north america…. you can wash cashmere and linen in the machine. You just have to use the right program an hang to dry.
No, you're not the only one.
I am shocked that she chooses $$$ and 1 minute over planet Earth. I thought that mentality had all but died out especially in younger people.
You can use reusable silicone liners for the slow cookers and there's no environmental issue with paper plates if you take the time to purchase the right ones: www.amazon.com/utensils-Biodegradable-Disposable-Dinnerware-Compostable/dp/B082MZFGT7/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3K9XST20XLFS1&keywords=eco+friendly+paper+plates&qid=1645419594&sprefix=eco+friendly+paper%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEySUpDUkVOM0tPUjhQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjQ1Nzk0NzdRS1dSOTJaUlcwJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyOTkxODUzM0E5T0RCT1lDUFpSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Nobody goes to the dry cleaners anymore, I don’t even see them. Instead of trash talking us, you could also offer advice etc if you have a better way! I’m aware that things are done differently in the US than the rest of the world but give us a break, this is the way we were raised unfortunately, but I think we’re learning! Instead of putting us down, kindly show us a better way 😊
I also have the revlon one step and love it! I was laughing when you were talking about fabrics and said “Linen - absolutely not” 😂😂
Lol
Amazon filled a huge need that we didn’t know we had. As a working person, I just didn’t have the time to go around to many different bricks and mortar shops, and didn’t want to spend my limited time off doing that. Couldn’t live without it now, especially in the pandemic years. It’s not ethically all bad, it brings many small manufacturers from all over the world into the global marketplace. I have bought many wonderful things there, like hand-carved marble items and even my perfect new mattress!
love watching our videos - i binge watch them over and over - your home is so beautiful! and your laundry room is the size of my whole appartment - such a dream- so beautiful! your kitchen is so beautiful and huge as well - thank you for the lovely videos and you are such a beautiful spirited person
You're welcome!
Loved this video!! I already do many of these but thanks for giving us some new ideas to try. I'm all about saving time! Sending you good vibes for your house hunting!! My family & I are also looking👀💕
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love all this! Welcome Emily!
We’ve been looking for our move in ready dream house on a budget for soooo long! Hang in there and have higher hopes for Spring!
Thanks!
Fantastic video. Realistic hacks to save time. it really does add up. I will be putting a lot of your tips into action. I also have an Amazon Echo. I use it to play music while working , and to also set up reminders. It has greatly helped me get the important things done. That gentle ping followed by the reminder always gets my attention and then gets me moving.
Listening to this and now my Alexa has an alarm set to clean my garage at 3pm. 🤣
LOL😂🤣😂❣
Lol
I decided to cut my hair really, really short last fall. Oh my goodness it saves me SO much time!
Me too! When I turned 60 I stopped coloring my hair and hired a good hair stylist (my niece,lol). She cuts it short and layered. On most days I just wash my hair and fluff with my fingers as it dries. I save so much time, money, and aggravation.
It’s so funny. Last year I sat down and wrote out all of my morning get ready tasks (breakfast packing, lunch packing, outfit decision etc) that I could prep the night before. Even if they took less than 1 minute. It all added up to 18 minutes,
I’ve been watching lots and lots of your old videos. I’m writing this evening to tell you how great you look as compared to last year you have greatly slimed down and it is highly noticeable! Bravo! I enjoy your personality and every single thing you say I hang upon.
Thanks!
How brilliant are you Cas ! Those are awesome tips and I will definitely use some. As for your home, I am pretty sure it is on your Vision board right ? I hope you find your dream home and keep us posted. Love your videos, especially the “ends”. ❤
Thanks!
This was a GREAT one!!!! I'd like to see a whole video centered on your meal planning binder, plz.
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I don't know how it is in Canada, but in our area of the United States (Minnesota), the majority of the houses go on the market in spring and summer. That way people can move into a district as school is ending or before the new year begins. So it could be just the time of year for you. Or it could be that you are cheap. :)
So proud of how far you've come on your channel I'm sending you the luck of the Irish on your new house hunt 🍀🇮🇪💕 have a feeling your new house will have a yellow door.
We'll see!
Another life hack: set your playback speed to 1.5x or faster for RUclips videos. I watched this 15 minute video in under 8 minutes. :D
I do that too!😆
I do that as well, though I like Cas's at normal speed. Loads of videos have pre-amble and skip-able bits too
Lol
I now have dog food on my shopping list and a reminder to call the chiropractor.
I don’t have a dog. Or back problems.
Girl, huge thanks for not asking Alexa to buy a gallon of KY Jelly and adult diapers. 😆
Great idea for next video! Lol
I love all the hacks you suggested. My favorite is the robo vacuum. I bought myself one for Christmas. I named her Rosie, I feel so liberated!!! It runs every day, the house stays clean, I am so happy. If the TV and the robo Vac broke, I would replace the robo vac first!…..
I named one Rosie too!
Love the tip about laundry. We do the same and I realized it was much easier. We have 3 daughters, so sorting between similar clothes wasn't fun. We decided they would each have their own hamper, and voila! For our groceries, we use an app called BRING! You can click off the item once you picked it up at the grocery. My husband or whoever you share the app with can add to the list. It's fantastic!
I don't know how shopping online saves you time. I tried online groceries and it took me a little over an hour (ok, maybe the 2nd time it's faster?), and anything else, I always have to look for items I don't really need to get to the free shipping (which I avoid since decluttering) - or I get overwhelmed by the amount of choice and can't decide which item is the best.
Thanks for sharing!
I use method glass cleaner on everything too! It smells amazing
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Congrats to Emily! Yes!! Have an end-story introduction time! :) Good luck with the house hunt. I totally understand the "I want ... but $$" issue. LOL! And here in FL, anything that's a reasonable price gets snapped up in a day!
I hear that!
Hi Cass - Great ideas. I guess I am going to have to save up for the roomba. Who likes vacuuming - no one I know. I also got hooked on the Pink Stuff. I had a very dirty stove (glass) and it did a miracle job. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your new house hunt. Love PegEgg
I made up a monthly menu planner. Different dinners every day. My husband cooks two nights a week.
Kathy B
I gave up blow drying my hair years ago.