This was probably one of the best videos I’ve seen for a simple motivator with FLYing. Like FlyLady says, you are not behind, just jump in where you’re at! Thanks so much!
By the way, i think anyone who is a successful fly baby has had multiple starts. I'm on my 5th start and it seems to be sticking this time, mainly because i watch Diane in Denmark and you every day and that I've actually written the routines down and out one up on the kitchen, one inside the cupboard where I store my perfume, so i see it every day and one in my planner. And this time, i do not beat myself up if I'm not perfect. Xxx
I needed this video this morning when I couldn't get to what I usually do this morning. But it's ok. We are human and not robots. And you're right, the house looks cleaner even with just the am/ pm routines in place right now.
I've learned to take care of my boyfriend's pet peeve(s) and my pet peeve(s) first and anything else is the cherry on top. So for him it's no dirty dishes and for me is a clean floor.
I love this video so much! You can tell you've been in a place of frustration yet you're choosing and encouraging others to stay positive and let the burden fall off your shoulders. Seriously appreciate you being honest like this and showing an example of what it's like to improve when things aren't perfect 🙂 you are awesome ❤
What a smart man. I think this is one of the reasons that Fly Lady says to start where you are, don't try to catch up. Any thing you do blessed your home and your family. Love your videos xx
Thanks so needed this! I caved and got a cleaning lady 🤦♀️ I am heading back to work and my daughter is starting school....feeling a little overwhelmed. I am going to get back to the routines and forget about all the declutter gets I wanted to get too!
Thanks for the encouragement! The last few days have been rough and most of my routines have fallen to pieces! (Seems like that’s how it goes) I didn’t even open my control journal today. I just walked through my house to lock the doors and I looked around and thought I’m failing at this. Challenge accepted!
I hear you! Its so hard to not be hard on ourselves. Keep at it, one thing I am really seeing is that doing the routines day after day, they get easier since the day before sets up the next day. Just gotta stick with it!
This video really struck a chord with me. I have been so hard on myself. I never think I do enough, even tho my house is really in great shape. I am going to watch all of your videos.
I needed to hear this today!! Yes I'm starting over on Fly Lady AGAIN and I needed this kick in the butt so I've written your saying down and posted on front of my FL notebook!! Thanks!!
Routines are trial and error until you find the things that fit you, your lifestyle and your family. Some things are basic, but the rest is different for all of us.
I love your attitude. You are doing great and you are showing the trials that we all have trying to do this system in the "real world." And I love your videos - you explain everything well, you are realistic and honest and inspiring !!! Keep it up....
Omg I’m so glad I found your channel and heard this video! As a mum of 4 kids I never feel like I get everything done! So true you can never get ahead! I feel we could be friends if I lived in the u.s lol 🙌🏻💓
Hi Steph, I clicked on this cos it's something I struggle with. Iv recently left a job so I need to create routines regardless and actually iv been good with dressed to shoes, which is amazingly effective..I love the"THAT CUPBOARD" btw..It sounds like something out of sienfeld 😅😀. .I really loved how you spoke of how much your husband's feedback helped you and it is profound ..I often find any feedback from caring people profound just cos they see things we don't think of..what a relief this can be..And thank you for sharing this with us here!! So you do what you can...and Start...just start...even for short increments to get things moving ..Enjoying watching you CHILL CHRISTMAS this year. .I celebrate hanuka but also love making festive treats with flavours of Xmas and just really love this time of year ..Such a good move steph, You are a great teacher and friend. .Love Lia😊
Go ahead and vacuum the toddlers will sleep through it after a while. I really think its avmistake to tiptoe around sleeping babies. They can hear before they are born and I assume you vacuumed then.
I am wondering what you listen to while you clean and declutter if anything. Do you find it better to listen to music, youtube videos, tv, or do you find it works better for you for it to be quiet during your cleaning time? I'm trying to figure out what works best for me, but need help! So, I thought I would see what you have found out for yourself or does it even seem to matter?
Having a night routine dance party sounds great! I want to listen to something in the mornings, but I have noticed recently, since I am home by myself, it slows me down to have sound. I should clean in quiet when I'm by myself. When family is home in the evenings, I work faster no matter how much sound there is because I want to hurry up and be able to play with them afterwards!
I hear you about having good intentions and then it doesn't happen. We do the best we can. I'm just starting with this and my place is a mess. One day at a time. I'm not a mom but I tend to let myself off the hook. You are inspiring.
I was a mess before I was a Mom.. if anything, I was worse because I only had to live with myself. Glad to have you here and good luck with your journey :) We can do it!
The very best thing I ever did for myself was NOT toss my clothes from the dryer into a basket. As you can see, they tend to sit and then they get all wrinkled. I folded them directly from the dryer into a basket. I have been doing this since I became a homemaker (40 yrs now) raised 7 children and have never once had a pile of unfolded clothes. It is a game changer if you start doing that. PROMISE
This was probably one of the best videos I’ve seen for a simple motivator with FLYing. Like FlyLady says, you are not behind, just jump in where you’re at! Thanks so much!
Don’t put it down...put it away is a life saving habit to master and a gift to your children to mold into their lives.
By the way, i think anyone who is a successful fly baby has had multiple starts. I'm on my 5th start and it seems to be sticking this time, mainly because i watch Diane in Denmark and you every day and that I've actually written the routines down and out one up on the kitchen, one inside the cupboard where I store my perfume, so i see it every day and one in my planner. And this time, i do not beat myself up if I'm not perfect. Xxx
Well done Carol! Its good to hear that I am not alone, AND that it does work! :)
I first found you about a year and a half ago and never went to you beginnings. I'm enjoying it. Thank you. ❤
Flylady says "You are not behind, just jump in where you are". You're doing great!
I needed this video this morning when I couldn't get to what I usually do this morning. But it's ok. We are human and not robots. And you're right, the house looks cleaner even with just the am/ pm routines in place right now.
I've learned to take care of my boyfriend's pet peeve(s) and my pet peeve(s) first and anything else is the cherry on top. So for him it's no dirty dishes and for me is a clean floor.
I love this video so much! You can tell you've been in a place of frustration yet you're choosing and encouraging others to stay positive and let the burden fall off your shoulders. Seriously appreciate you being honest like this and showing an example of what it's like to improve when things aren't perfect 🙂 you are awesome ❤
Man, I love your honesty.
What a smart man. I think this is one of the reasons that Fly Lady says to start where you are, don't try to catch up. Any thing you do blessed your home and your family. Love your videos xx
Thank you for being positive and reminding me that doing the best I can is ok.💓
Love what you came up w/for laundry: Mount Washmore & Mount Foldmore. What a little cutie-pie on your lap!
I did my Home Blessing. I feel like you made it achievable for me. I even dressed to shoes. Thanks
Thanks so needed this! I caved and got a cleaning lady 🤦♀️ I am heading back to work and my daughter is starting school....feeling a little overwhelmed. I am going to get back to the routines and forget about all the declutter gets I wanted to get too!
Totally! Routines are key. As you get used to them you will find the decluttering kind of just happens 💜😊 you got this!
Thanks for the encouragement! The last few days have been rough and most of my routines have fallen to pieces! (Seems like that’s how it goes) I didn’t even open my control journal today. I just walked through my house to lock the doors and I looked around and thought I’m failing at this. Challenge accepted!
I hear you! Its so hard to not be hard on ourselves. Keep at it, one thing I am really seeing is that doing the routines day after day, they get easier since the day before sets up the next day. Just gotta stick with it!
You are amazing! I’m really enjoying watching your videos while I clean. Thanks for the sunny attitude and support. You are a breath of fresh air.
This video really struck a chord with me. I have been so hard on myself. I never think I do enough, even tho my house is really in great shape. I am going to watch all of your videos.
Your baby is absolutely precious!
I had to look back since I forgot she was in this one! So sweet my girl 💜💜💜😭😭
I love this girl cause she looks like feeling in real chaos like most on the cleaning area
Your husband sounds really understanding and supportive
I’m glad I’m not the only Mom who sometimes has a random half tomato on the counter!
Getting the roomba has changed my life.
I needed to hear this today!! Yes I'm starting over on Fly Lady AGAIN and I needed this kick in the butt so I've written your saying down and posted on front of my FL notebook!! Thanks!!
I love the way your husband thinks. Sounds like you're a lucky lady. Remember FLYLady says just restart, even if it is 2:00 in the afternoon! Go girl!
I just searched this out to watch again. Thank you Steph this video helps me so much. Xxx
Routines are trial and error until you find the things that fit you, your lifestyle and your family. Some things are basic, but the rest is different for all of us.
I love your attitude. You are doing great and you are showing the trials that we all have trying to do this system in the "real world." And I love your videos - you explain everything well, you are realistic and honest and inspiring !!! Keep it up....
Thank you so much :)
Great reminder! Your baby is so cute!
Thanks Steph!!
Wow, your husband is exceptional.
I'm just starting doing swish swipe, making my bed, doing dishes and laundry.
Omg I’m so glad I found your channel and heard this video! As a mum of 4 kids I never feel like I get everything done! So true you can never get ahead! I feel we could be friends if I lived in the u.s lol 🙌🏻💓
Thank you! 4 kids must keep you hopping! When my husband said that to me, something really just clicked and I was on my way! Have a great day!
She lives in Canada. So do I. But too far away to be friends
Thank you for sharing all your videos!! Very motivating for me!
Hi Steph, I clicked on this cos it's something I struggle with. Iv recently left a job so I need to create routines regardless and actually iv been good with dressed to shoes, which is amazingly effective..I love the"THAT CUPBOARD" btw..It sounds like something out of sienfeld 😅😀. .I really loved how you spoke of how much your husband's feedback helped you and it is profound ..I often find any feedback from caring people profound just cos they see things we don't think of..what a relief this can be..And thank you for sharing this with us here!! So you do what you can...and Start...just start...even for short increments to get things moving ..Enjoying watching you CHILL CHRISTMAS this year. .I celebrate hanuka but also love making festive treats with flavours of Xmas and just really love this time of year ..Such a good move steph, You are a great teacher and friend. .Love Lia😊
Loved IT!
You and your 2 babies are beautiful.
Todays Wednesday. Maybe I should do my Mondays blessing clean?
Yes I have The Cupboard where things fall out. I start small with flylady.
LOL! 'The Cupboard'
Do some capsule wardrobes and you will never have too much laundry. I also get stuck putting it away some days too
I have the beginnings of a control journal!
Great insight,,Thank you
Can you do some meal plans too please x
Routines always need readjusted. Smart husband.
You are such a happy person Steph with a lovely smile. Your cute little daughter is so gorgeous too! Looking forward to the next video. June
Thank you June :) She is a sweetie.
Go ahead and vacuum the toddlers will sleep through it after a while. I really think its avmistake to tiptoe around sleeping babies. They can hear before they are born and I assume you vacuumed then.
Very good point!
My toddler can sleep eventho I vaccuum but I guess each baby is different. You’ll just have to trial and hopefully not error.
I vacuumed when both my daughters would nap and even at night. Makes them more sound sleepers.
I am wondering what you listen to while you clean and declutter if anything. Do you find it better to listen to music, youtube videos, tv, or do you find it works better for you for it to be quiet during your cleaning time? I'm trying to figure out what works best for me, but need help! So, I thought I would see what you have found out for yourself or does it even seem to matter?
I often clean in the quiet since my kids are sleeping. We crank the tunes after dinner though and have a clean up dance party :) :)
Having a night routine dance party sounds great! I want to listen to something in the mornings, but I have noticed recently, since I am home by myself, it slows me down to have sound. I should clean in quiet when I'm by myself. When family is home in the evenings, I work faster no matter how much sound there is because I want to hurry up and be able to play with them afterwards!
Mt. Foldmore! Hilarius!
Haha that is straight from the flylady book, I totally adopted it!
Bravissima!La tua bambina è bellissima👏👏👏😍💝👶💝
Thank you Teresa 💜
I hear you about having good intentions and then it doesn't happen. We do the best we can. I'm just starting with this and my place is a mess. One day at a time. I'm not a mom but I tend to let myself off the hook. You are inspiring.
I was a mess before I was a Mom.. if anything, I was worse because I only had to live with myself. Glad to have you here and good luck with your journey :) We can do it!
The very best thing I ever did for myself was NOT toss my clothes from the dryer into a basket. As you can see, they tend to sit and then they get all wrinkled. I folded them directly from the dryer into a basket. I have been doing this since I became a homemaker (40 yrs now) raised 7 children and have never once had a pile of unfolded clothes. It is a game changer if you start doing that. PROMISE
Not gonna argue with 40 years of experience! Thanks Colleen, I will try to implement that habit :)
Mt Fold-More! lololol
I'm new & I'm really enjoying your channel.
Your baby is a little doll.
Thank you!
Good advice. Thanks
Is your afternoon routine on RUclips?
Not yet, I will work on something but it is pretty short - fold laundry, get supper started, zone clean and nap ;) That's about it!
You have a very supportive husband. I'm happy for you!
Very well said.
You are my inner twin.
The whole “dress to shoes” thing confuses me. Wearing shoes inside the house just makes more mess. Slippers maybe?
Or keep a pair for indoor use?