Thanks Rebecca! I was just getting into a good cleaning schedule until my whole family was sick off and on for all of April. We’re playing catch up now. The most helpful things for me are de-cluttering and giving the kids jobs. Even little ones as young as one can be taught to clean (throw away their own garbage, pick up toys, wipe down the table etc.). It’s good for them and it’s good for you!
I concur with these tips. I’ve been a sahm for 7 years now. I homeschool my two boys and my husband works from home so we are a work from home, school from home family! Many messes and meals to handle on a daily basis so your tips are spot on. I love that you put flexibility and the outdoors at the end because those things really help balance out the other tips when things go haywire!
@@RebeccaBarrett I appreciate what you’re doing on your channel Rebecca!! You and I have a similar evolution of thought. I chose to leave the corporate world to focus on my family. It was the best decision of my life. Keep up the good work!
Lovely video Rebecca! I’m a stay at home mom of two daughters and love all your tips! I do implement this is my life. One thing that also helps me is walking everyday in the morning with our golden retriever. . It’s something I do for my myself and mental peace every morning. I also am fortunate that I have a cleaner come every two weeks to do the ‘deep cleaning’. . Outsourcing just this part of my life has made it easier for the general tidiness and upkeep of our home. I cook two to three hot meals a day and do laundry every two days. I do all the household tasks and the driving 😂. My husband works long hours and this system really works best for the family!
Here’s a tip break up the house in the various rooms and do each room at a time start with the ones that are most lived in to the least lived in so that you’ll have the energy to get everything put away
Laundry if needed I always start in the mornings because it the one thing that I can put on autopilot lol. Also what has saved me so much time with the folding was a tip my mom gave me: fold or put a hanger in your clothes as you pull it out of the dryer. You can neatly stack you clothes with/without a hanger in your laundry basket and take it to your closet already prepared to hang or shelf. It takes me a max 15 min to fold right out of the dryer. I used to dump clean clothes on my bed our couch and for some reason it would turn into a 30+ min chore for me.
Thank you for these tips! I don’t have a big enough laundry room to fold right out of the dryer but I’m gonna try taking hangers to the laundry room so I can take it already hung to the room.
I started to struggle with keeping things as clean as I wanted after my oldest stopped napping. I had always used nap time to do most of my cleaning. I found the FlyLady cleaning system and it was a game changer. There are some other great programs there like Clean Mama or Organized Mom. The important thing for me is to be consistent with a routine and be accepting that sometimes things are not going to go as planned. It’s been a few years and now I manage a large vegetable garden and homeschool but routines keep dirt and chaos away.
Haha, I just made a comment about FlyLady. Her system is the one I come back to time and time again. And my house always looks the best when I establish her routines.
@@bunny_0288 same here. I needed something to make me more efficient as the kids got older. I work hard but not always smart when left to my own devices 😬
In Japan we hang our clothes outside, so I usually do laundry daily so I don't have a super load. I get so stressed during raining season and this helps. Love the tip about going outside, it's been a huge help in my house.
Yes, managing laundry is probably the most overwhelming thing for me so having my schedule is a must. Leaving the house has been a game changer even if it’s like 10-15 min
I've been a homemaker for 12 years, and I have to say I love the Flylady system. Every time I really commit to following it my house looks the absolute best, and I kick myself for falling off the wagon lol. It's the one thing I continuously come back to time and time again. It's all about building routines into your day, and each day you have a different daily focus. And each week you work on a different zone of your house to do some deep cleaning in that zone. She even has 31 baby steps where you slowly create these routines by adding one thing every day, so you don't feel overwhelmed. A lot of stuff you do in 15 minute chunks of time. It's really about consistency over time instead of "marathon cleaning." As she puts it, your house didn't get dirty in a day, so it won't get clean in a day. Once you establish these routines it really is life changing. And she is really sweet and encouraging, too, and helps you to change your whole attitude about cleaning. That it's about blessing your family, and not drudgery. I hope this can help someone
I love those chore lists you put together. I notice myself having a mental schedule but I think I would really benefit seeing what tasks I do each day and what to prioritize on certain days. Thanks for the video 😊
Dear Rebecca, I watch many productivity hacks and videos and yours is the best I have come across so far! I am actually single, with no kid, but I'm trying to get myself prepared for married life and parenting by learning how best to manage my time and complete my tasks. I actually do most of the tips you mentioned already lol, but still, hearing you mention them has helped cement it in my brain to keep it up. Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to more of these types of videos!
One thing that I found made a big difference for me was that I do a load of laundry as soon as I have enough for a load And I start it before I start cooking dinner and then by the time I'm done cooking and it's time to eat, the wash is done and I can just put everything in the dryer real quickly. Then by the time we're done eating it's usually done in the dryer and I can bring everything upstairs, fold, and put away. It seems to be much easier than sitting around waiting for hours for the laundry to be done in the morning when we really want to get outside and play!
I’m not married or a mother yet, but I am definitely going to implement these tips into my life now, thank you so much! I love your normal videos but it was a nice break from the crazy😂
I tell men and women when they complain about there spouse when they feel like there the ones who do more? I ask them , have you done what your spouse is doing? Majority of the time they say? No. Then I tell them? So how can you be certain you're actually doing more? What I've noticed is? Husbands and wives are doing completely different things and don't understand what there spouse is doing,so they don't understand. BUT? both jobs are just as important. whatever the husband or wife is doing isn't any more? Or any less important then what the other is doing
I pretty much have a very similar system. The only thing I would add is engagd your kid in your chores, even as toddlers. Its takes longer, but u dont have to use nap time to do chores. You can actually use it for self care time. I now make sure i do all the cleaning and cooking while my son is awake. He can join me or play on his own. But nap time is for me.
Being productive is good but it can also become a problem. I got burnout two years ago as a Stay at Home Mom and it took a long time to learn to live in a healthier way. The reality is as a Stay at Home Mom you’re doing 10 different jobs and three different shifts at the same time. I found a study that said women who are Stay at Home Moms work on average 98 hours per week. No wonder we find ourselves a bit exhausted and overwhelmed. 😂 If you are very ambitious as a mom it’s literally impossible to “get it all done.” The real challenge is to learn to embrace the chaos that comes with having babies and toddlers. The relationships and the connections we make with our children is what matters. All the housework might not always get done, but it doesn’t matter in the end. I had to learn to value and prioritize the relationships with my family members over having a clean home, all the laundry done, healthy home cooked meals every night etc. These days we eat takeout a few nights a week, the laundry is never fully finished etc. but I’m more rested than previous years. I prioritize spending time playing with the kids and connecting with my husband every day. I get less housework done these days but our relationships are deeper and healthier in the family and I’m no longer burnt out.
Amazing tips! However, I am wondering how you only run your dishwasher every other day??? Family of three and I have to run mine almost twice a day. Maybe I have a small dishwasher, lol. Or maybe you wash your pots and pans by hand. I used to till I lived in a house with not dishwasher for a year, now I can’t bring myself to manually wash anything, lol
Hi Kendra! Yes I wash all my pots and pans by hand. My dishwasher is small too so I just use it for the plates, utensils, cups etc. I also rinse and reuse plates throughout the day so I’m not running through them. Idk, that’s how I’ve always been lol
It is easier when you remove clutter. Be cut throat about it. 80% of the stuff you have you don’t need. Less stuff - less to clean. Less to organize. My house is always “clean” because there isn’t stuff everywhere. I clean as I go. I don’t walk through a room without picking something up or wiping something down. My kids have adopted this habit. I helped them do that by showing them to always pick up at least one thing. Just a few things I do. It isn’t fool Proof but when things do get crazy it doesn’t take a major reset to get it right again.
Yes yes yes!! I love all of this. I am very cut throat with the things I have. People are often surprised when they walk into my house but honestly it makes my life so much easier and like you said reset days aren’t a huge lift because we just don’t have a lot of stuff to begin with. Even the toys, most of them were hammydowns but I keep the cycle growing when I have friends or family that need those toys.
I have come to a conclusion that my house will be messy till my kids grow up. I have accepted it and want to spend time with my kids. So when we clean we do it together and they do their chores then I get to play games etc with them. Once they are asleep I can get more work done.
Hi Alicia! Welcome!! I love that you are eager to be a wife and a mom! Stay tuned because I have some amazing videos coming out in the next month around these topics
I haven't seen the video yet, but my #1 tip is put the phone away. Half of every program is actually doing the work. If the work you're doing isn't even being done in a big brain smart way, you're still doing it rather than scrolling all day.
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Thanks Rebecca! I was just getting into a good cleaning schedule until my whole family was sick off and on for all of April. We’re playing catch up now. The most helpful things for me are de-cluttering and giving the kids jobs. Even little ones as young as one can be taught to clean (throw away their own garbage, pick up toys, wipe down the table etc.). It’s good for them and it’s good for you!
I’m glad you found value! Yes, getting them started early is amazing 🤗
Important part of education. When you fix things get them engaged and let them do things like screwing a bolt.
They will tank you later 😉
I concur with these tips. I’ve been a sahm for 7 years now. I homeschool my two boys and my husband works from home so we are a work from home, school from home family! Many messes and meals to handle on a daily basis so your tips are spot on. I love that you put flexibility and the outdoors at the end because those things really help balance out the other tips when things go haywire!
Thank you Katie! It’s good to hear from a more experienced SAHM, like yourself 🙏👏
@@RebeccaBarrett I appreciate what you’re doing on your channel Rebecca!! You and I have a similar evolution of thought. I chose to leave the corporate world to focus on my family. It was the best decision of my life. Keep up the good work!
Laundry schedule and cleaning schedule …imperative for me. I have 4 kids and the schedules are essential for me to get things done.
👏👏👏👏 I love it!
The single biggest tip. Turn your phone OFF and stop comparing yourself to other women 24/7.
Lovely video Rebecca!
I’m a stay at home mom of two daughters and love all your tips! I do implement this is my life. One thing that also helps me is walking everyday in the morning with our golden retriever. . It’s something I do for my myself and mental peace every morning.
I also am fortunate that I have a cleaner come every two weeks to do the ‘deep cleaning’. . Outsourcing just this part of my life has made it easier for the general tidiness and upkeep of our home.
I cook two to three hot meals a day and do laundry every two days.
I do all the household tasks and the driving 😂. My husband works long hours and this system really works best for the family!
Here’s a tip break up the house in the various rooms and do each room at a time start with the ones that are most lived in to the least lived in so that you’ll have the energy to get everything put away
Great tip 👏
I am a sahm to four and a big thing I try to do is stay off my phone. I feel way more productive when I do this. Easier said then done, though.
Laundry if needed I always start in the mornings because it the one thing that I can put on autopilot lol. Also what has saved me so much time with the folding was a tip my mom gave me: fold or put a hanger in your clothes as you pull it out of the dryer. You can neatly stack you clothes with/without a hanger in your laundry basket and take it to your closet already prepared to hang or shelf. It takes me a max 15 min to fold right out of the dryer.
I used to dump clean clothes on my bed our couch and for some reason it would turn into a 30+ min chore for me.
Thank you for these tips! I don’t have a big enough laundry room to fold right out of the dryer but I’m gonna try taking hangers to the laundry room so I can take it already hung to the room.
I started to struggle with keeping things as clean as I wanted after my oldest stopped napping. I had always used nap time to do most of my cleaning. I found the FlyLady cleaning system and it was a game changer. There are some other great programs there like Clean Mama or Organized Mom. The important thing for me is to be consistent with a routine and be accepting that sometimes things are not going to go as planned. It’s been a few years and now I manage a large vegetable garden and homeschool but routines keep dirt and chaos away.
Thank you for sharing these Amy 🙏
Haha, I just made a comment about FlyLady. Her system is the one I come back to time and time again. And my house always looks the best when I establish her routines.
@@bunny_0288 same here. I needed something to make me more efficient as the kids got older. I work hard but not always smart when left to my own devices 😬
In Japan we hang our clothes outside, so I usually do laundry daily so I don't have a super load. I get so stressed during raining season and this helps.
Love the tip about going outside, it's been a huge help in my house.
Yes, managing laundry is probably the most overwhelming thing for me so having my schedule is a must. Leaving the house has been a game changer even if it’s like 10-15 min
I've been a homemaker for 12 years, and I have to say I love the Flylady system. Every time I really commit to following it my house looks the absolute best, and I kick myself for falling off the wagon lol. It's the one thing I continuously come back to time and time again. It's all about building routines into your day, and each day you have a different daily focus. And each week you work on a different zone of your house to do some deep cleaning in that zone. She even has 31 baby steps where you slowly create these routines by adding one thing every day, so you don't feel overwhelmed. A lot of stuff you do in 15 minute chunks of time. It's really about consistency over time instead of "marathon cleaning." As she puts it, your house didn't get dirty in a day, so it won't get clean in a day. Once you establish these routines it really is life changing. And she is really sweet and encouraging, too, and helps you to change your whole attitude about cleaning. That it's about blessing your family, and not drudgery. I hope this can help someone
I need to check out this system! I would love to refine my skills and efficiency for sure! Thank you for sharing this Sara!
@@RebeccaBarrett You're welcome!
@@RebeccaBarrett the fly lady plus app is amazing!
I love those chore lists you put together. I notice myself having a mental schedule but I think I would really benefit seeing what tasks I do each day and what to prioritize on certain days. Thanks for the video 😊
Writing it down will clear your mind of the tasks. All you have to do is look at them on your phone or a cal etc
i do these things, great advice! thanks rebecca 💗 blessings to you & your family!
That’s awesome Morgan!
Dear Rebecca, I watch many productivity hacks and videos and yours is the best I have come across so far! I am actually single, with no kid, but I'm trying to get myself prepared for married life and parenting by learning how best to manage my time and complete my tasks. I actually do most of the tips you mentioned already lol, but still, hearing you mention them has helped cement it in my brain to keep it up. Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to more of these types of videos!
You are like a big sister to me!!! ❤❤❤❤ thank you for this!!!
Awe thank you Stephanie 🥰
One thing that I found made a big difference for me was that I do a load of laundry as soon as I have enough for a load And I start it before I start cooking dinner and then by the time I'm done cooking and it's time to eat, the wash is done and I can just put everything in the dryer real quickly. Then by the time we're done eating it's usually done in the dryer and I can bring everything upstairs, fold, and put away. It seems to be much easier than sitting around waiting for hours for the laundry to be done in the morning when we really want to get outside and play!
I’m not married or a mother yet, but I am definitely going to implement these tips into my life now, thank you so much! I love your normal videos but it was a nice break from the crazy😂
Haha thank you Jordan! I really appreciate that 🙏
good idea to get outside even if just on the porch or driveway. i do this!
Yea sometimes I just sit outside and put the water table or some activity for her to play
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Awe thank you 😊
Thank you so much for sharing your tips!
You are very welcome 🤗
great advice. enjoyed seeing you in action as a sahm!
Thank you 😊
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Those prints are a great idea!
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I needed this!!!! Thank you
You are very welcome 🤗
Thanks Rebecca.
I tell men and women when they complain about there spouse when they feel like there the ones who do more? I ask them , have you done what your spouse is doing? Majority of the time they say? No. Then I tell them? So how can you be certain you're actually doing more? What I've noticed is? Husbands and wives are doing completely different things and don't understand what there spouse is doing,so they don't understand. BUT? both jobs are just as important. whatever the husband or wife is doing isn't any more? Or any less important then what the other is doing
As a single man i like these video's.
We also need to plan and organise 😊
Yes it will definitely help a lot of men out there too
yes more stuff like this i love home and kitchen tip vids lol
Thank you! Noted ✍️
I pretty much have a very similar system.
The only thing I would add is engagd your kid in your chores, even as toddlers. Its takes longer, but u dont have to use nap time to do chores. You can actually use it for self care time.
I now make sure i do all the cleaning and cooking while my son is awake. He can join me or play on his own. But nap time is for me.
This is awesome! Thank you for the tips! My daughter helps me cook, she loves that and with laundry.
Being productive is good but it can also become a problem. I got burnout two years ago as a Stay at Home Mom and it took a long time to learn to live in a healthier way.
The reality is as a Stay at Home Mom you’re doing 10 different jobs and three different shifts at the same time. I found a study that said women who are Stay at Home Moms work on average 98 hours per week. No wonder we find ourselves a bit exhausted and overwhelmed. 😂
If you are very ambitious as a mom it’s literally impossible to “get it all done.” The real challenge is to learn to embrace the chaos that comes with having babies and toddlers. The relationships and the connections we make with our children is what matters. All the housework might not always get done, but it doesn’t matter in the end. I had to learn to value and prioritize the relationships with my family members over having a clean home, all the laundry done, healthy home cooked meals every night etc.
These days we eat takeout a few nights a week, the laundry is never fully finished etc. but I’m more rested than previous years. I prioritize spending time playing with the kids and connecting with my husband every day. I get less housework done these days but our relationships are deeper and healthier in the family and I’m no longer burnt out.
Amazing tips! However, I am wondering how you only run your dishwasher every other day??? Family of three and I have to run mine almost twice a day. Maybe I have a small dishwasher, lol. Or maybe you wash your pots and pans by hand. I used to till I lived in a house with not dishwasher for a year, now I can’t bring myself to manually wash anything, lol
Hi Kendra! Yes I wash all my pots and pans by hand. My dishwasher is small too so I just use it for the plates, utensils, cups etc. I also rinse and reuse plates throughout the day so I’m not running through them. Idk, that’s how I’ve always been lol
@@RebeccaBarrett I will have to start doing some of that. Running the dishwasher twice a day seems like so wasteful.
It is easier when you remove clutter. Be cut throat about it. 80% of the stuff you have you don’t need. Less stuff - less to clean. Less to organize. My house is always “clean” because there isn’t stuff everywhere. I clean as I go. I don’t walk through a room without picking something up or wiping something down. My kids have adopted this habit. I helped them do that by showing them to always pick up at least one thing. Just a few things I do. It isn’t fool
Proof but when things do get crazy it doesn’t take a major reset to get it right again.
Yes yes yes!! I love all of this. I am very cut throat with the things I have. People are often surprised when they walk into my house but honestly it makes my life so much easier and like you said reset days aren’t a huge lift because we just don’t have a lot of stuff to begin with. Even the toys, most of them were hammydowns but I keep the cycle growing when I have friends or family that need those toys.
I have come to a conclusion that my house will be messy till my kids grow up. I have accepted it and want to spend time with my kids. So when we clean we do it together and they do their chores then I get to play games etc with them. Once they are asleep I can get more work done.
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Thank you so much for the super thanks Nas! I appreciate your support 🙏
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My goal is to be a stay at home mom in a few years 🎉 🥺 🤞
Hi Alicia! Welcome!! I love that you are eager to be a wife and a mom! Stay tuned because I have some amazing videos coming out in the next month around these topics
@@RebeccaBarrett thank you I'm happy to be here and look forward to seeing more of your content 🙂
I haven't seen the video yet, but my #1 tip is put the phone away. Half of every program is actually doing the work. If the work you're doing isn't even being done in a big brain smart way, you're still doing it rather than scrolling all day.
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Beautiful baby girl