The #1 SECRET To Getting Organized (And STAYING Organized!)
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- Today we're talking about the most important secret to getting organized! Disorganization can be discouraging, but getting and staying organized can make your life happier and less stressful! Join us today as we discuss how to do it!
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I got your first cookbook and was hoping someone would buy me one for Christmas I guess
I was wrong
25% off what. IM going to TREAT MYSELF. TY JILL.
I listen I finished praying &
Got up & all the shedable pile of mail. It made a difference. Storage is the
Culprit. Retirement centers
Dont allow any additions ! LOL
Aww Jill, beautiful story💚
I was a single Mom, worked for my ex ( who fired me asap when we broke up). I had a 3 & 5 years old,little girls. One of my daughters had many issues & needed alot of help emotionally & even needed extra help to learn how to get dressed.
I took in children to pay the bills & so I could be home for my girls. I baked everything & made every meal because I had no money for take out. I never used credit cards. I paid cash for everything. My ex never gave me a cent for xmas presents. I bought only second hand clothes plus had a friend who once a year would drop off perfectly beautiful clothes that her daughter out grow. When I couldn't make enough to pay household bills, I also ran a B& B in the Summers for 6 years. My church "friends" were cold to me. I went to my Minister & He said it was because I was divorced & the ladies thought I was a bad example. I left that church that day. I had no one to babysit my children so I took them with me everywhere. I can tell you many times God was there for me when I didn't think I could have enough money for a bill. Somehow it got paid. It can be done. I loved being at home. You can do it. Some people nowadays are lazy & whinny. Waste so much money on quick take out meals & buying only new everything. My Girls are now 21&23.
You make so many great, realistic points & I really enjoy your no nonsense approach. Keep sharing your wisdom Ladies! God bless!
God Bless you and thank you for sharing this great comment.
❤️
This made me cry! I've been preaching this for years. Children aren't a distraction from real work....they ARE the real work. 💞💞💞
The wisdom of Jill Cooper is priceless. This channel and the cookbooks are built on her family’s recipes and principals. Talk about being blessed! I truly believe that Jill not only talks the talk, but she walks the walk as well. Her view on not using credit cards is in line with Dave Ramsey; a man who is worth over 55 million. He must be doing something right financially. I’m glad he follows Jill’s advice too! 😉
Definitely! Thank you and love you, Jill ☃️
This 💯!! Thank you Jill and love you!
Jill is priceless!! Love her
I totally agree and love all of you!
How much it means that you bare your soul Jill and the ((( 3 )))of you for being honest like the things go thru your minds like your self talk.
Means so much that it’s real life & truth!
We had a family I knew and It was the beginning of a new year. Life is full of shocks this family always came to church . The mother was a Sunday School teacher of my children through the years.
The next Sunday the mother & 2 college age girls were gone all 3 suddenly car accident. In snowy roads were hit by a Semi. Only the father & teenage son were left. This still shocks me but yet is life. Real life and we are never ready for these things! God have mercy!
Thank you all for truth & speaking real life!❤
Agreed!! And her voice is soooooo very calming, too. I wish she was my mom!
Single mom, work two jobs, my house is always clean, I clean my kitchen ever night, all counters wiped down, dishes all done and put way, laundry is done twice a week( small loads work better for me), I have a robot vacuum and it runs every day. I have a place for everything, if it doesn’t fit in the container then it’s designated for.. this means I have too much of those items.. and it’s time to declutter .. my refrigerator is cleaned and wiped ever Monday as trash goes out the next day, buying less food makes it easy for weekly cleaning.
Ever evening before bed, I do a 5-10 min house reset, put away things, put pillows nice on sofa, bring tea cup / dishes into kitchen, ect..
I don’t feel like I spend my weekends cleaning, as everything is already tidy.. I spend my day off work making memories ( homemade cookies, hiking, arts with my daughter), coming home should not make me feel stressed. I took a year to become debt free, and am still debt free one year later, and now have a 6 month emergency fund. Your show has been so encouraging, and I love listening to you ladies as I do cleaning, organizing, and cooking.
I have my pots soaking while we eat. It makes it much easier to clean up.
You and your family deserve a clean home. Your home is a sanctuary from the stresses of everyday life.
I needed this so much. I was a SAHM when my kids were growing up bc it cost every bit of what I made to have them in child care. I finally quit my job and we managed to live on very little and my children's grades went up, they quit having meltdowns in school. I have to slightly disagree on you can work if your home is in order and you are home when the kids get home. We are skipping the fact that once you get off work you are spending that time cooking ,cleaning, helping with homework, in other words always working. You don't have time now to spend playing with your kids or listening to what brings them joy or displeasure.
I felt guilty not working but I felt guilty working too. So when the youngest was about to graduate high school, I got a great job but it was shift work. She confided in me that she wished I was still at home. This threw me for a loop bc she spent all her time in her room. Turned out that just knowing I was home made her feel safe and if she had an emotional issue I wasn't there to give her a hug and make her some cookies. She was leaving soon so I kept my job. Not long after she left home a situation came up and we found ourselves adopting a newborn family member. I kept my job. It was so hard. Not taking care of the baby but keeping my house in order. I now also have psoriatic arthritis. I'm in so much pain. My job was easy so that wasn't a problem. My husband was great and usually took over the cooking and most of the cleaning but not the kind of cleaning a house really needs. Things started piling up. This year our daughter turned 5 and bc of what's going on today we decided she would be homeschooled. She is autistic and has a ton of food issues. I was overwhelmed just with her and her special needs. I finally quit working this year. She is already doing great and unless you around her for a long period of time you would think she is just a little odd. However, now I am having trouble getting the house back in order. It's a big problem bc mess and disorder really mess with my daughters mind. I'm finding it so hard to even start getting really clean and organizing has my mind crippled to where I really can't get off the sofa. My pains are so bad. So I listen to your shows to motivate me. When I got up to use the bathroom I cleaned the sink. Then I said I could clean the toilet and bf I knew it my bathroom was clean. I now have the energy to get Christmas put away. Goes to show how closely your mindset is connected to your pain. I'm still hurting but not as bad as when I don't move. Thank yall so much for these videos! I appreciate yall so much! I can't wait to meet yall soon in the sky ❤
You go girl! Loved your story 👍
@@moomoocho1196 Thank you 😊
Jill you are spot on about how important it is for a mom to be home for their children. With our first born I worked part time just 4 hours a day and when I came home my hubby did the afternoon to evening shift and also continuing his education. When kid number 2 came along I stayed at home with them and then kid number 3 . It was hard financially but we were very thrifty. Drove clunker cars , shopped at thrift stores and cooked from scratch.
We had a large family. As one kid outgrew toys, they were sorted and stored age appropriate boxes and stored in attic for next kid. Same with clothes for hand me downs. My grandkids are now playing with some of the better quality toys that survived all the kids. 😁
I think the older I get the more I enjoy spending time at home, and therefore enjoy a clean home. I enjoy organizing, but also shopping too. Learning to be frugal and balance things out. Now to get my hubby on board and the kids.
I got rid of half my closet a couple of years ago and it was amazing walking into my "spacious" bedroom again. It made me feel so good 😊
My husband is most pleased to load anything I am willing to give up into the car and takes it to Goodwill immediately. I have never changed my mind though and always thankful once it is gone. I go through things at least once a year.
One way I keep my house organized - when I leave a room I always look for items that need to be taken to another room. Example: laundry to the laundry room or a cup to the kitchen. Never leave a room empty handed. I try to straighten up the living room for a few minutes before we go to bed. Just having sofa pillows and blankets in their proper place makes the room feel clean!
I lost my husband this year and it’s very emotional to clean and change things. So what I have come up with is I have a spiral notebook and I set aside around 5 pages for each room. I wrote the name of the room at the top of the page. I then wrote everything that needed to be cleaned and organized in each room and numbered each item. I also numbered each room. Then in one box I have numbers 1 thru 20 and in the other box I have the same amount of numbers. Then I choose a number from each box and then I have a room and one item in each room to clean and organize. I find this is easier and less emotional for me. My sister and nieces help me clean with this system. I love all of your videos. My siblings and myself know that our lives were better because our Mom was always home when we got home from school. Cindy Lou
So glad to hear someone say it like it is. I am now 73 years old and when I got married they were permoting this 2 income thing. My husband had a job that sent him away from home weekly. We decided that I would stay home so he had someone to come home to. My kids had someone to come home to. I have 3 kids that are respectful and love their parents. I was like Tara they had to do what I said and they could not change my mind on it. I even had some others teenage kids live with us for awhile. One new kid asked me for something they should not have and I said no. He kept on trying to convince me to change my mind. Another kid that had lived there heard all this around the corner and came around and said to the other kid you are wasting your time, she will not change her mind. He never tried again. Some of those kids call me mom as well as my kids. I cared enough to make them do what they should. As well as give them love and attention, You have to give up big fancy houses etc. But being a mom means you put your husband and your kids first. You know what the Lord ALWAYS provided for us even when things got tough. STOP DOING WHAT YOU WANT AND BE THE KEEPER OF YOUR HOME -like the Bible says if you are a Christian.
I have a rotating closet where I have mostly summer clothes and keep winter warm stay in a tote under my bed and switch out with the seasons. Makes the closet very easy and spacious. Also enjoyed your talk about keeping a clean home for family sanity. Growing up my mother always had an after school snack waiting on the kitchen table after we got off the bus. Sometimes it was baked cookies or a muffin, sometimes a graham cracker with a little frosting and apple and my favorite was celery sticks with some velvets cheese spread in the crack!! Also I was single most of the time I raised my daughter and worked full time but she was able to go to my parents house after school till I got home. Then later on I got remarried and my husband and I made the desicion for me to stay at home because we were both working full time jobs that payed very well but didn’t always have the same time off to spend quality time together. It was a little bit of an adjustment but we are very happy. I have time to cook ALL my meals from scratch including bread- the house smells wonderful when he comes home to meals bubbling on the stove and I have time to spend with my four year old grandson whenever I want and time to take off and go fishing with my hubby on the weekends and know I have left over meals vacuum packed in the freezer to heat up when we come home. ! A lot of the practices and values you both talk about I have been doing for quite a while but I still learn something new as well. And yes….. thrift store and garage sales rock! Very much enjoyed watching you and your mother go to garage sales as it was something my mother and I did a lot of in the past when I lived closer to her in Wyoming. In Colorado now and yes my pantry is my grocery store too and I never meal plan either- I just plan a meal based on left overs in the fridge and get the rest from by pantry. Love you guys keep up the good work I especially love your Bible talks
The short bursts of time really make a difference!
I say this all the time! The majority of people can make it on 1 income. They just don't want to make the changes to allow for it. I have been a stay at home Mom, worked part time, worked from home, and worked full time 2 years. By far the best for my family has been at home with my family. Yes sacrifices have had to been made but overall worth it. God has always provided!
Thank you both for talking about this topic! I see these issues in my own family. It saddens me because when children live in chaos they will probably grow up and repeat the cycle in their own homes.
I feel that chaos - lack of structure, whether it's physical organization or scheduling/routines - is a form of mental and emotional abuse towards children. It can really mess them up for life. Of course, being too rigid in structure can also be abusive. You have to find the right balance for your kids' needs.
I do something everyday. For example: Monday is Mopping Mondays.
Tuesday: is bathrooms etc…. That was a game changer.
I go through things every 4 months.
Clothes I go through every season.
Thrift store shopping, clearance sales whatever, the rule for myself is, if I bring a new thing in, 2 similar things must go.
I also ask myself, is this a want or a need?
I grew up with “ things have a home “. When I became a nurse I learned “ everything has a home, restock things you used.
The Crash cart was always the example training instructors used.. when a crash cart is used to recissitate someone and its not re- stocked the next time the cart is needed it could be one of your family members. They can die if you’re running all over looking for things you need to save their lives.
I had a problem letting my children help me...I had taken care of our four children, babysat four grandkids until they were able to be home alone and helped my parents every day for about eight years...I realized I was prideful...my precious daughter-in-law told me that for years I took care of everyone else and now that I needed help I had to think of how much they all loved me and I had to let them help me.😊
I was a single mother. I worked but was home 1 1/2 hour after my daughter got our of school. Before I left for work I always left her a note telling her something special. Left her 1/2 a sandwitch and a cookie and when I came home I made supper for her and I. She would work on her homework so we could watch a movie when I got home.
Preach it sisters, I totally agree with what you said about women being the keepers of their homes! Your family should always be your first priority. Go d bless you ladies for telling it like it is👍👏❤️
Enjoyed your live show. Been doing this for a while now. It's gradual organizing everything with issues. I rest then do a little more. Always do a number of things when I get up in regard to tightening and cleaning etc.then rest and eat something. Then up again etc. 💐🎉🎈🥰🤩😁
I clicked on the link and grabbed them, thank you!! Great show tonight! I've been doing the 5 minute cleaning/decluttering and it's been a game changer!
I'm feeling inspired and motivated, so I'm decluttering as I watch this. This video is really helpful. ☺👍
I just hand washed a pot and some dishes and silverware that had been sitting in the sink most of the day. I was starting to go to bed but listening to you made me go into the kitchen and finish those dishes! 👍🏻
Oh boy! After school is when they talk to you about everything! The working parents who want you to “carpool” are really just wanting you to drive their kids around. I quickly learned to turn them down because my kids needed me the minute they got in our car. We moved often in the years the kids were in school. They were in new situations and hazed as the new kids too often. They will tell you things in that short 15-20 minutes that you won’t hear any other time
Thank you both I just got up and cleaned the kitchen and washed the dishes it was not as bad as I thought it was I was very shaky afterward but it felt good to get it done. I have been sick for 9 days but did what you said NO EXCUSES and got it done. Thank the Lord we cleaned the house before we went out of town so it would be clean when we got back so mostly it was two days of cups, glasses and silverware and about 5 bowls and the crockpot dish.I love everything y’all say
most people just don’t want to hear it❤️
Watched this and getting busy! Thanks for the push. My home is clean, but I am reorganizing my cabinets and pantry and cleaning kitchen drawers. I cannot stand clutter so I do not have issues with that thank goodness. I do feel like there is always something that can be trashed or given away. Less is more in my opinion. To those that need to declutter DO IT! You will feel so much better I promise. ❤️
I also agree 100% that most women can certainly stay home with/for their children if they have a spouse who works. My husband is a police officer and he worked 60-70 hours a week so I could be home with the kids. When they started school I waitressed lunch while they were there. IT CAN BE DONE if you live within your means.
Every year before Christmas, my kids sort out toy and give some to less fortunate
After I got my daughter I started to feel very overwhelmed with house work so I let things get out of control... Now I'm starting to do things but still get to catch up to it. What has help me was exactly just move... just do something... even if I only have 10 minutes instead of thinking that I'm not gonna clean the room because I don't have time to clean the whole room, I just clean the table, or the floor, or something...
I work remote at home. Just started using my lunch hour to pick up and clean… helps a ton.
I save old jeans to make quilts with. I gave both my boy’s blue jean and flannel quilts for graduation gifts. They use them as the car quilt, take it camping and to the park. They are heavy and super warm and are sooo durable. My boys graduated high school 10 years ago and have families. Now I’m gearing up for quilts for the grandkids.
While you were live last night, you inspired me to take five minutes to empty the shelves in my front hall closet. There were some games and old jigsaw puzzles on the shelves to donate. There was also a large wooden salad bowl. I thought there was a mouse nest in the bowl. It wasn't a mouse nest, it was my wedding bouquet from nearly 32 years ago! The bouquet is in the trash after a good laugh and a picture of it in the bowl.
Thank you so much for the "magic" links on getting organized. I have both of your cooking books and love them and use them religiously.
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Thank you! I agree with everything you are saying. I am glad you are speaking truth in love. I grew up in a home that was spotless. I wasn’t allowed to do anything unless and until everything was done on my list to near perfection. As an adult, I rebelled and feel like I swung to another extreme. I wanted to provide memories with my kids over housework. I homeschooled all four. At times it was chaos. Finding a balance is so important. I am 54 years old and my kids are all adults. I am overwhelmed with the years of clutter that was shoved out of sight to keep public areas looking nice. I have been ok with our master bedroom being a mess so that what people see is picked up. I am about to do a major purge because I know that my mental state is not what it should be because my room is not a place of rest and rejuvenation. Hearing the hard stuff from my mom or husband makes me sad or angry. Hearing it from you two seems like it is coming from a place of wisdom. Just get up and MOVE. I used that motto when I battled breast cancer and I can use it now to turn my home back into a sanctuary. A place where my family WANTS to visit. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. It is important to gain wisdom in areas of weakness that will make my strong areas more enjoyable.
Wonderfully said
I am one of the few people that doesn't have a junk draw. Every thing has a place. All storage containers are labeled, it makes it easier when looking for an item you don't use often. My pantry and closets are organized, I keep like minded items together. Shelves and any bins are labeled. Every January I clean out my file cabinet, tossing papers, manuals, etc that I no longer need to keep. Clutter is a big stresser for me.
I was raised, deep clean, and laundry on Saturdays, baking for the week on Sundays
JILL you are such a good soul. You are so down to earth and speak the truth. I believe our world would be a better place if all mothers were like you. 💕
So much truth to getting the boxes out right away! I’ve second guessed so many items after rage purging.
Laughing at : your worried about the environment outside , look at the inside of your house ! Too good , so true love it
Another reason to be organized is in case of emergencies. A person may need legal documents, a bag packed quickly with essentials, etc. My husband carried a list of all the medications he took, which was so handy, because I didn't keep track of them.
I have my planner dated through Feb and ready to go! Thank you. I have been sick with flu, raspatory issues for two months. (I started back to childcare teaching after 1.5 years out.) So I have been doing what I can when I can. I would get home from an 8 hr shift with little ones and not want to do much of anything but I forced myself. Today I took the day off and have the next 4 days off. I feel good and have cleaned, organized, started putting away the Christmas stuff. (We had wrapping paper on the living room floor since Sunday. (Cats Christmas gifts is the paper :) House is looking good. I may need to make a video of the sewing room. That is my "catch all room". Most people have a "catch all drawer". Thanks for everything. Jill, I love that story. When you said the man wanted to clean their shoes, I thought of Jesus and the disciples. Wonderful story! And on the daycare thing, I as a childcare provider, agree. I work it the field to make sure these kids get lots of hugs, nurturing and love.
I watched this a few days after you first posted it. When I would get restless (sorry guys, it was so loooong), I put you on pause and during the multiple breaks I was motivated to wipe down my kitchen counters, disinfect the sink and dish drainer, tidy up the spice cabinet, de-crumb both the bread drawer and toaster oven and still reward myself with a cup of coffee. Your methods put into action. Not only did I watch your video, my kitchen is now clean.
I just did the exact same thing it's refreshing
I DO save Plastic/glass containers & plastic bags. I have 1 plastic garbage bag for each that's kept in a closet. When the bag is full, it goes to the local free/homeless meal place for them to send leftovers home with people.
I also have chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and many days the fatigue is very overwhelming, but your method works for me. I’m going to the kitchen so I take my empty coffee cup and put it in the sink. I’m going to the bedroom so I take my slippers because I’ve put on my shoes. It’s not so overwhelming for me. I love all the tips and ideas you share. Thank you both for all you do, Tawra and Jill, in spite of chronic illnesses.
The hardest part for me is that when I have good days, I want to do something I enjoy...I do paper crafting. If I leave a big mess from my good days of crafting, I have a really hard time cleaning on the not so good days. So, I try to remember to clean up even more at the end of my crafting time on those better days.
My wife always keeps a clean house the thing was all the decorations on the coffee table, side tables, dressers etc. She went through the whole house and got rid of a lot the decorations. She has a small box of them if she wants to change them out. Kitchen counters only have coffee pot, microwave and toaster oven on them. She cleaned out her closet and got rid of clothes. Now you can walk in her closet. Kitchen is more organized. Got rid of gadgets she never uses. Everything is organized now and has its place.
I am quilter and learned to sew from my grandma and my mom. I have a small spare bedroom as my sewing space. I saw peg board rack idea online years ago and made one for my sewing space that it has worked great for me. You get a piece of peg board paint it whatever color you want then get some wood art canvas frame pieces. Stain them and put together and then nail the peg board to back of the frame. Add a strip of wood on back top edge and then attach to wall. Get several hooks from the hardware store and hang up your thread rack, cutting rulers, scissors, some bins, etc and all of your most used supplies are easy to access and organized at the same time. You can customize the size based on what size frame pieces you buy. My husband put up a peg board in the kitchen for pots and pans and so easy to grab one and cook something or put back after cleaning up.
Thinking too much, especially so much that you don't take action, is a big sign of ADHD. It's a real neurological issue...but establishing routines that you and your family can do without thinking, is a huge help! Turns out that both my kids have ADHD and they didn't find out til they were 28, 29 years old. I didn't find out that I have it til I was 53 (this year). But, I think, because I established routines and structure and organization that the kids could follow from the time they were young, they don't have issues keeping their living spaces clean and organized.
You are so right about not needing two incomes. I stopped working when an elderly woman, who had a daycare I had my baby & infant sons care for daily, until my 2 yr baby son had a cut on his lip, that I knew could not be from a fall on a stair! I could not take them back there, so, I quit my job the next day, my husband’s blessing. When they went to school, I got a job that allowed me to get home when school got out for the day. It was as a lunch lady at a different school my kids attended. The years I had them with me, nurturing them,tending to them, safe in their home and experiences being and going places with me, makes a difference in their personal growth and good moral content of character .
I totally agree!
Thank you! I really needed this message to finally get organized! Time to throw out, or donate, those items in my garage that I haven’t looked at for over 15 years!
And thank you for the analogy of the 365 days a year. If I do one box everyday, I’ll get this done sooner than later.
Good old fashion morals & living. You two are a breath of fresh air. Love watching your videos. God bless you ladies ❤️
Today is April 19 . I decided to catch this live chat I missed. So I put you two in my pocket and cleaned 2 bathrooms, 6 litter boxes, brought the used litter( horse pellets that turns to sawdust) out to my back lot, brought in the mail, swept and washed the kitchen floor and gave my dog a bath. Now I have time to do some hooking . I made 5 hats for homeless today and had no intention to clean at all. You saying that the priority should be the house , not charity work spoke to me. So thanks for accompanying me this afternoon. Also I want to tell you that my daughter passed away Christmas 1993. I took everything from her room and put it in storage. Paid the man $480 to store it a year thinking I could face it in a year. So when the year was up I went to pay another year . I wasn’t ready to part with it. Well he had died and his wife sold the business and everything was gone. Since I paid cash he never kept a record. Everything was gone!! All her pictures, most of her trophies, all her collections and her toys and stuffed animals. All the artwork from school. Connie was 10 with the mind of a 4 year old and her toys were all for that age. My heart was broken . I cried like I lost her again. Then God moved my spirit to understand that I was never going to be ready . Never. So I had to put it in my mind that we had a fire and lost everything. All the photo albums and children’s books had names in them and the hardest part was the anger at whomever cleared out our things and didn’t even try to find us. We lived in town . The beautiful photos on canvas of my four children were gone forever . Eventually I forgave them . 😢
Its just my husband and I. I work outside the home, he works more and has longer commute. Therefore I make sure this laundry is done, dinner is on the table within minutes of him getting home and the bulk of the housework is done. Then we talk over dinner and stay connected. On the weekends when he has time he does the dishes and tackles housework I find painful (getting on my knees to scrub the tub for example)
My husband and I both worked and we shared cooking and cleaning. My husband took off the first two years when my 2nd child was born, cleaned the house, made dinner and took care of the baby and went back to school.
When the kids were in school one of us were always home when they got home from school. And yes we paid for our kids college and they did great. You are right no pets because I don't want to clean up after them.
You can make it work, if you work together as a family. A clean and organized house is constantly a family project.
Menu planning is good because it is possible to go to the grocery store and still not have anything to make for dinner. If you wait until 5pm and everyone is hungry it's hard to make a healthy dinner.
I was able to come home from work, and my husband ended up being able to start growing his territory and made more than what I brought home. I saved $$ by thrifting for clothes, housewares, and cooked meals at home. Also, saved money on not driving to work everyday.
Such powerful words! We need to be there for our children. Thank you both ♡
The number 1 reason why people struggle to stay clean and organized is that they put more value in constant consumerism than they do on looking after what they already have.
STOP shopping as a hobby, a distraction, an addiction. START creating a home. Get off your phone and do some work cleaning, mending, cooking, ironing, etc.
I'm serious! I have a friend who is a second generation shop-a-holic and hoarder. She is shocked at how clean my home is. I don't spend 8hrs a day cleaning. I just don't bring in more than I need.
My wardrobe is simple, based on a personal "uniform"
My weekly menu is simple
My decor is simple
Happy New Year, everyone!! This CAN BE A GREAT YEAR, if you make it a great year!♥️🇨🇦
When we had a septic system, I put about 1/4 cup sugar & 1/4 cup baking yeast down the toilet about each month. I buy it bulk at Sam's club and it's much cheaper than the stuff they make for septic systems.
You're right, people don't keep things in the same place anymore. Even when I was a young adult - people were so amazed at how "organized" I was, and how clean the house looked, even when I was doing home daycare. I had a place for everything, even the toys, and made the kids pick up and put away the toys before every meal. The tiny kids learned the places for things almost instantly because it was a bin for Legos, a bin for toy vehicles, a bin for toy dishes, etc. So easy.
And yes, if there's too much stuff that you don't have room for it, you need to pare it down. You *cannot* organize if you don't make/have the space for it.
And with kids especially, you will do yourself a favor if you only have certain toys and things that you keep out all the time. I had a big freestanding cabinet that housed things the kids were not able to play with unless I took it out and they were supervised. This included anything that would make a mess, like crayons, markers, clay, games & puzzles (because you can't play them right if you lose pieces), etc. Also, put noise-making toys away in a cabinet - you let those out when you can deal with the noise. If you are leaving all your kids' toys out for them, they get "bored" (i.e., overwhelmed with choices) and need you to help them figure out what to do. When you have things that only come out at certain times, they actually appreciate those opportunities more. And, they are better able to manage independent play with a smaller amount of toys that are always available.
Anyway, I was always floored that other people didn't live that way. I don't understand how you can stay sane without it.
I also taught my kids how to take care of their things...they didn't get replacement things if they left stuff out and it got ruined.
I don't remember where I heard it, but recently I heard, "Don't put it down, put it away." That struck home with me. Ladies, I sure appreciate your channel and all the good videos. I also LOVE the cookbooks--volume 1 & volume 2. Thanks again and may God richly bless you all.
Great advice! Yes, laundry, trash and dishes are a daily nonnegotiable. It’s also a simple list for hubby to know and help out with. If you stay on top of those things, the world will not fall apart if/when an illness/emergency happens.
I babysat in my home and kept foster children sometimes 13, my house kept my home clean and stayed home.
This FINALLY got through my brain. I'm moving this month and feel overwhelmed...now I don't. I had a heart attack this past year and now I get it...I'm OK getting rid of the things that I thought I had to keep because they were given to me....
To keep my linen closet tidy and use the spaces wisely, I roll my bath towels and stack them on top of each other. More towels fit in the space with that method than if you fold them. I also take the time when folding sheets to get them as smooth and similar in size so they fit together more compactly on the shelf. I think the biggest secret is to not have more items than you have room for! If you are motivated to buy new towels, then get rid of the same amount that are older and have seen better days. I keep a stack of old towels in my coat closet to use for big spills on the floor. It’s much more cost effective than pulling off tons of paper towels!
I put my sheets inside one of the pillowcases that match so when its time to change the sheets just grab the "bag".
@@traciecolbath8430 good idea!
Yes what a beautiful story! Now I am going to proceed through the rest of your links. Thank you for all you do for us
I just read When Queens Ride By and it was very inspirational. I will probably read it several more times. Thank you so much!💜
My mother died in August of 2022. We had a strained relationship for over 30 years. I went to spend time with my amazing father. She NEVER threw away anything! He has a house with so much stuff he doesn't need. If you are a bit older and can't find it within you to part with things then think about who will have to handle the "mess" you have left when you are gone. Sometimes we have to find a way to think of others and it can create a motivation.
Agreed about less mess with just one cook.
I was so inspired about your chat on letting go of clothes. I paused your show and went into my clothes and fill 2 small bags. Then walked it out to the car. Now I am back to your video.
For sure, I sure agree with this my daughter had and had to move back home with her family and finding a place in our home for everything and everyone was a challenge, and everything you' ve said is so true I knew too it's been difficult for me to get things back together has bee 1n mor difficult
Amen about moms needing to be home for their family. And putting their families first!
Most of my kids toys they got for xmas this year was from the thrift store a total of $40 they love them and i wont feel bad when they lose parts or get tired of them
Comment about mold and oder control. I heard an expert talk about the improvement in weatherization in homes has led to lower air quality due to lack of air circulation in the home. When I was a young girl, my grandmother told me to run the bathroom exhaust fan running for at least a half hour after a shower, or open the window for a few minutes. Also, open the door (s) and a window, or two, for a 5 to 10 minutes everyday to air everything out. I made that part of my routine, even in very cold weather, and it helps to air out the oders plus keeps the home less humid.
Today I have packed away all my Christmas decorations in readiness for the new year! I live in an apartment and for me Christmas is stored in a old zip bag that a duvet came in. My rule of thumb is if it can’t fit in the bag then I have too much, I’ve never had a tree but always a garland along the window sill as then I still have the floor space. Less for me is definitely more, I can get the whole operation done in less than an hour.
This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you ladies.
My daughter uses her dishwasher as a out-of-sight dish drying rack. They have 4 kids. This also keeps the kids plastic dishes/cups where the younger ones can reach them, wash them...I think she is brilliant! Only, who knows if the thing works LOL!
You've been telling people to stock up on food, if there's an emergency ( flood hurricane) situation. I've seen on the news how America has been hit by severe snow storm. Have a feeling those people who took your advice are safe and warm with food supplies, that will last until the storm passes! Love the advice God bless.
I was inspired..I put my iPad on the kitchen bench while watching you and cleaned out my fridge !
I wish Jill would write a book about thrifty quilting and how to organize your fabric stash.
IFor the 1st time yesterday, I made beef barley soup in volume 1. Simple recipe instructions, delicious soup & the leftovers were even better.
Wow in the first couple minutes of your video I thought trash, recycling, clear out the kitchen table etc etc. I'm feeling quite organized at the moment because I don't even need to think about those things. I was raised when you walked in the door your keys went on this hook your jacket went on this hook your shoes belong here, I live this way to this day at almost 60 years old. I don't feel like I need help with organization just getting the floors mopped, doing the dusting, vacuuming, those are the things I need help keeping up with.
I kept some things for the kids to have for their kids then take a picture of it or one with the child using it. I do the same thing for some favorite housewares and Decor.
I started taking photos of my grandkids schoolwork. I can keep a photo without the actual item. They’ll see it later looking through photos. You can save photographs on the cloud too
Thank you for being brave enough to tell the truth. Our family went down to 1 income. Yes, it means shopping the thrift stores and rethinking gift giving and cooking sensible meals...but we are extremely content and have a well cared for home. It's all about making sacrifices.
My husband wanted me to work so he worked first shift , I worked second. That way one of us were always with the kids. Didn’t have to pay for child care. I cared for the home so they were fed and Chad a clean home. My husband gave the kids baths and did homework with them. Teamwork.
My husband and I worked opposite shifts too. It works to keep kids out of daycare, but spending time as a couple can be neglected.
Hi - you are so Lucky to have each other🩷 My family has past on , so I admire your family close love& strength. Oh I watch pastor . Makes me learn & love of Lord jesus🙏
Pastor Hibbs🤗🤗
Wow! Thank you guys so much for the free downloads of your cleaning e books!! I just downloaded them and can't wait to check them out!
I love these kinds of videos. I was super tired tonight, after catching up on housework, decluttering, and tons of laundry. Our washer broke right before Christmas so there was a lot more laundry than normal. Anyway, Tawra and Jill you got me motivated to get up and finish cleaning the kitchen, so I can wake up to a clean one tomorrow, and that feels great! Thank you both!
My favorite channel!!!! 🎉❤😊
Yay! Thank you!
Thank you for this video... I wish I had heard your talk about volunteering less in school (and even beyond). Wish I could have heeded the advice. I was too selfish. My child is a young adult now and lives in the other side of the country. I'm grateful to see him a few times a year these days.
Well I cleaned my kitchen while I listened. I feel much better now
wow...we're being forced to move, but it is a blessing!!! Thanks to a lady sent by God...we are sorting, analyzing, donating; after ten years living here! I do not believe what we had hoarded!!! It feels good, as we must be moved out by the 4th.
Yup!
mold problems could be that you have to much moisture in the air! Dehumidifier works wonders with that problem!
I gotta say i really agree with most all of what you are saying!!!
You ladies are so spot on about everything. Putting family first is so important. I love all your shows but so far this topic is one of my favorites. You speak truth. - Elaine
Thank you for always being so honest! I feel your hearts!
I've been doing that for years. Anything I don't want my family gets first dibs, the rest goes to the thrift store. I've had so many garage sales over the years, that I'm not doing anymore of them, anymore.