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My name is Karen and I'm a wife of 30 years and a mom of 7 kids! I believe that as women we should join hands, walking together and helping each other. I'll share all I know, hoping to help other women find joy and beauty in their all important work at home. Let's share recipes, cleaning and organizing tips, decorating strategies, and mommy encouragement. I can't wait to meet you!
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It’s ok to stay home. I’ve turned my back garden into a vacation destination.
Oh I love that!! 🪴
My spices were my nemesis until I organized them in alphabetical order in a drawer in matching jars a few years ago. My husband first laughed at me for doing this but now he loves it too.
We bought our cabinets 30 years ago, used for $800. Standard golden oak with cathedral doors. Hubbie worked them to fit into the kitchen. I recently changed the hardware and gave them new life.
I love the look of the white and other colors people paint their cabinets . But, living with scratches and scrapes would drive me nuts. And I chose back then a light Grey laminate counter top. So fresh wall paint always makes a nice update and makes me happy.
So now just retired at 65, I'm not investing money in changing what I have. It's.... good enough😊
I would rather use my $$ on fun life stuff!
I enjoy watching your videos Karen! Thank you for them😊
I like watching She's in Her Apron. She shows how to save money on groceries and how to keep track of food inventory. I also like the meals she makes.
I put my spices in alphabetical order..makes it easy to find what I need.
Nice! 😊
Karen, the red stuff in the little box is saffron. Also , I am older than you and I have turned into a real homebody. We no longer like to go where there is a lot of noise and crowds and I don't entertain like I used to. Don't feel guilty tho, I am at peace and happy in my simplified, organized home. If I had cleaned my whole kitchen and decluttered my spice areas ( I have 2) I would feel real good about it. Love, Cynthia from Texas
The spice area looks wonderful! As others have mentioned, the key to us not buying duplicates and keeping them easily accessible was putting them in alphabetical order. At first, my family thought I had gone nuts (they are NOT micro organizers), but they now really enjoy being able to immediately put their hands on the spice that they are looking for--we keep a plate with the spice blend, salt, and pepper that we use every day on the counter.
Thanks for the relaxing segment 🫧
I’ve become a home body as well. I’ve spent a great of time on adding flowers to my front yard this year so I go out on my front porch more and more and just enjoy my slow gentle living. Even put up 2 hummingbird feeders yesterday. I’m totally not missing the hustle bustle. 😃 And yes just cleaning up kitchen and doing the spice cabinet would be enough for the day. (looks great!) I’m finding I get more done if I pace myself and slow down. Enjoy it! ❤❤❤❤❤ Em
I do feel a sense of accomplishment on completing small tasks. I'm really taking a page from your book by going slow, esp in the heat. I took down and vacuumed one valance and cleaned my car seat where the pup had an accident as she was SO excited to go to the beach. I now get to wash the seat cover. Slow and steady 🌻🍄
Good job! Little wins. I only have about 6 spices 😂. Have you thought of putting all the baking stuff in a basket and moving your spices to the bottom shelf so the back ones can be seen easier?
Great observations, Karen! It's awesome that you're being mindful of how social media is impacting and attempting to influence you. There are certain things that need attention every day like tidying up, spot cleaning, dishes, and usually the laundry. Other than that, I just do individual cleaning tasks here and there because whole room/whole house cleans are overwhelming, painful, exhausting, miserable, and overall a negative experience for me! I'm a decade younger and probably do half as much as you so don't feel bad!
Hi Karen, try sprinkling the cloves around the plants the deer keep eating, it might deter them if they don’t like the smell
You may also like Getting it done with Gabby. She does a lot of at decluttering but her content isn't about go go go. I just enjoy seeing here clear out things and deep clean.
Hey Karen! You did a great job getting these spaces decluttered and tidied! I can relate to wanting to live a slower life, but feeling like I'm not doing enough because of what I see other people doing on social media. Now that our kids are older, we just stay home a lot more often! I'm definitely a home body! Thanks for sharing!💖
That Spicy Stir fry blend is SO good i roast broccoli and use it as the seasoning.
A big YES to being at home.
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I'm turning 46 this year and have been a home body for many years already. I love being in my home space and spending my time quietly. I've recently taken up learning to play piano which has been a lifelong-desire for me and am even knitting my daughter a scarf (my first knitting project ever). I also have my two fury companions, Manuka (dog) and Millie (cat) Sometimes I think I should get out more, but I find it so tiring (the introvert in me).. especially on top of working full time and being a single mum. The time gets so filled up so quickly.
Since a lot of your holiday baking keeps getting lost, it might be worth having a little bin that you could grab and pull down all at once for those spices and things in particular. Just like how you have it for your first aid supplies.
I do this: when I have an extra spice, I mark on the bottle "extra available " or "extra (where it is - behind". ) I use masking tape and marker but could probably just use sharpie on the container. 😊
Could the damage be from rising steam or heat from your stove or perhaps where you use your spare burner or crockpot?
Thank you for keeping it real❤😊
13:42 Kudos to you for not using paper towels!! Lol
I started using them again 🥴 since son started living them because he like to use them. But I’d rather not. We got use to even using small hand towels as napkins at diner to wipe our hands etc. I buy bulk on things like paper towels because it’s cheaper but then I have to find a place to store them.
I now loving being home and not dealing with people and traffic. Rarely go out to stores where when I was younger I’d be at all the time. Also I have to not watch hauls just makes me want more which I don’t need. I love decor but really I make myself say well what are you going to get rid of and where are you going to put it. 😂
I tried cabinet liners but it was just extra work cleaning that and the cabinet too. Same with the fridge ones, especially if there was a spill, double the mess clean up.
It looks great! I think all your cabinets look pretty good.
Thanks so much! 😊
Hi Karen,thanks for a great video ❤
The red threads are saffron! Most expensive spice but comes from a saffron crocus which is a beautiful flower.
I totally get what you said about social media. I guess it’s “fomo” (fear of missing out). And I agree, it is stupid 😅 I also try to stay out of Facebook and Instagram, but mostly because I feel like it’s waste of time (and I could do something productive instead… 🙃). Much love ❤
The defect in the paint on the spice cabinet looks like it's from heat. Do you use your crockpot, rice cooker, etc. there? Anything that produces steam or heat? I always use those things on my island for the same reason. Great work. Thanks for sharing! I'm also more drawn to calm everyday content.
Hey karen, those expired spices could be good for simmer pots or for sprinking around plants as deterrents for pests and things for the ones that are good for that.
Karen, not sure if this helps, I am a homebody too. And a while back I stopped following accounts on FB and Instagram that made me feel like I had FOMO for no reason or that made me feel less. once I only kep those near and dear and accounts that are more aligned with who I am as a person and who make my mental health feel great it has made a tremendous difference. I have never looked back from it.
I’m just a few years older than you and I TOTALLY agree with you about quieter days. I LOVE to travel the world but when I’m home-I just want to “hunker down” and enjoy my clean, quiet, calm space. 😍👍😀🥰
I have always loved being at home. I've never been someone who wants to go out. I love being in my gardens. I love watching movies or reading. I am the first to say "I'll cook, come over" ...I love to cook for friends...and I don't have to travel. I like to set the table and serve the meal and chat the night away.
Love this! Thanks for sharing! 😃
Good job on cleaning out the spices. Karen, do you really use that many on a consistent basis? I say this because I know so many people who buy spices on a whim, or for recipes they hardly ever make, use them once or twice and then never use them again. 😂 I deliberately prevented this by making a note of which herbs and spices I used consistently and only buying those. Therefore I generally have only about twenty jars full at the most at any one time, not including pepper and salt (although we don’t use salt much). Btw I think it might be a good idea to keep the liner in the cabinet, because if any of the red or yellow spices spill they could stain the wood. Also, I think the cabinet paint is probably peeling due to the steam rising from pans on your stove or from your crockpot when you take the lids off, as you place that directly underneath. To help the paint stay there longer, you could paint a very thin layer of clear nail varnish in the cracks, make sure if you do this to wipe the excess nail varnish off the paint itself otherwise it will yellow the paint, you only want it in the cracks.
I sometimes have problems with my upper cabinets when the heat and steam from my crockpot or toaster oven are too close. When I first did my spices, I got rid of 2/3rds of them, and soon I will be doing it again. It is never-ending.
I did a Kitchen Reset yesterday it feels so good! How does it get so messy? It’s a struggle for me but all 3 of us are here all day ( the guys rarely leave the house) so dishes all day for all 3 of us etc.
3:40 Yep no bread for me with hamburgers and even if it’s gluten free because even that still is not that good for you.
If you are boiling water or steaming something on the stove, that is moisture near the spice shelf cabinet which could be why the paint is doing that
Bummer. Makes sense… Thanks for sharing!!
Besides the cupboard, I don't know how crumbs get in the utensil drawer either. Pumpkin spice is wonderful in banana bread if you ever need to use it up.
Yum! 😃
And the freezer how do crumbs get in the freezer??
My cabinets were wearing too so I took sandpaper to them and gave them the distressed look on just a few places where they were wearing.
Genius!!!! 💜👍
@@Myeverydaywifelife I have to admit, it was my husbands idea, but I did it.
You're beautiful with or without makeup. Thank you for sharing your kitchen and time with us. Love you.
Thank you sweet friend! ❤️
Thanks for the video Karen. My hubby and I JUST did this yesterday. We are moving / we bought new property and home. So we have been cleaning and all thta prior to our close date of 7/23! You give me motivation!
when i want a super chill i watch Benita Larrson. she is super minimal swede. but her voice is so relaxing. and she & her son bought a summer cabin they are fixing up together with his girlfriend. and she has a kitty.
I will look her up! 😃
I put my spices in half pint jars with lids from Parmesan cheese. I label the tops and keep them in the top drawer where I prepare food. The ones I use most gradually end up in the front. I keep baking items (including cinnamon, nutmeg, etc) with my making items so this drawer is only for cooking. I buy most in bulk so I always decant to these jars but I can use extra jars for other things.
I don’t have a huge variety so they are used while fresh and also they don’t make a mess.
I never do this on my phone so now this is illogically placed. Haha. However, I second the peace of Benita’s channel.
If you cook up those pancakes, you can freeze them, then throw them in the toaster when you need them a quick breakfast.
Karen from what I can see where your spice cabinet is there is moisture there from when you cook on the stove the steam will not help with the paint which is why it’s peeling nothing a good paint job will fix with the proper paint
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I wonder if the spices you’re getting rid of would deter deer from your vegetables. As far as staying home more I’m 60 and rarely go anywhere. I’ve made our home and my gardens critters I have my getaway without leaving home at all.
Karen, can you share your cauliflower pizza crust recipe?
The paint problem on your upper cabinet is probably because that cabinet is near the stove. Steam rises up whenever you boil water etc. Over time, paint bubbles from the heat and the steam. Don't know what you can do to stop it. You might be able to sand it in place, and paint iver that one board.
Hi Karen
Do you use your crockpot under your spice cabinet? The steam could be causing the issue with the paint on your cabinet.
Have a great week
💖Carol
Yes and a rice cooker!! 🙁
Karen, the dates on the spices are best by dates, not expiration dates. You can safely use them for months after the best by date. What happens is they might loose potency but even that takes a loong time. Spices are expensive, so it might be worth it to check google to see how long are they still good after the best by date.
I have two suggestions for RUclips people for you to try Erica Lucas and My Great Challenge. Both of these ladies are really good and true with their messes just like you are.
My Great Challenge is the first channel I subscribed to years ago. Sophia is not a slow life person, but she is definitely my motivation to get moving sometimes. I just love her channel.
@angelajthorpe yes I love her too!
Oh yes! I’ve seen them!!
I rarely use Facebook (sometimes for Facebook marketplace) basically only to check in my cousins and relatives who live in Connecticut to see what they are up too. None of them use instagram. Yep Instagram is a time sucker.
Keep those glass spice jars
What if you used the spices when you do the simmer pots in the fall?
Great idea! 😃
Our shelfs have bowed after 20 years we replaced some of the shelves a couple months ago in our kitchen
Bit by bit… 😃
Idea: if the shelves come out (ours do but have these weird clips that had to remove hubby has to help) Take them out and flip them up side down and they will now the other way. I’ve done that with book shelves.
Write the dates on the container so you know when they are no longer good but spices really don’t expire
Kitchen looks good. I need to take everything out and wipe it out
I wish I could stop by and help! 😍
I have been staying home more since the pandemic. some have been telling me to get out more. I just find myself getting stressed now. what few friends i have are on FB and we get together maybe every 6 months. and a few i dropped. 1 i pray for because she has deveoped dementia & and became very angry all the time & she stopped responding to letters. & the other likes spending money like movies and lunch. im on ssa & things are so tight i cant afford it. Life changes. 🦋🦋🎶🎶🌻🌻🌿🌿🥺
Ivon should practice on your car!
Staying home all the time is not for me. Two days and I get cabin fever.
I stopped watching The Wads because she shows a LOT of spending. I don't mind sponsored videos at all. I understand that completely. But constantly shopping at thrift stores, Michael's, Amazon etc influences people to buy things we don't need or can't afford.
Don't do FB or Instagram.