I'm absolutely going to start using "responsibilities" instead of "chores" with my kids today!! When you say it aloud it really does take the negativity off of it!♥️
CarolinaGrace cleaning has been proven to boost endorphin levels in the body, naturally making us feel good and helps to spur you on :) it helps me too when I’m feeling anxious.
When you said, “I shoved it all into this room, and shut the door” it definitely hit home. My guest room has been my “catch-all” for a long time. I need to get to the cleaning. Thank you for the motivation! 💜
Not only do you encourage people to organize and keep their homes clean, but Catherine I truly think you could be an amazing advocate for mental health. You enjoy sharing your stories and keeping it so real. I think I speak for all of us “DoitOnaDime”-er’s when I say we really love and look up to you. 💖
Nothing is more comforting, reassuring or therapeutic than to have you show us that you are real. Thank you for trusting us and being vulnerable. It helps us know we are not alone.
Getting ready to have a super productive day and this was just what I needed for some motivation! ❤️ I think cleaning videos are some of my fav to watch on RUclips! Anyone else?
How is my life better in this pandemic: my second son was born 4 days ago and today we decided that we were going to have a “bed day” (or at least a “bed morning”) so the 4 of us could spend some time literally in bed, resting and eating and sharing. On any other given day this would have sound crazy and a waist of time to me, but today I actually feel so grateful I get to spend this time with my boys (hubby and 2 kids) together in bed which would not have happened otherwise. Thank you so much for your videos! They are soul filling
"I know how to do it, I just didn't have the motivation." Wow. Glad I wasn't the only one feeling this. Your 'stash' room now sparkles! Just getting started is the key. Use the momentum to propel yourself to the finish line.
I love what you said about once you start cleaning the motivation of “who can finish, you can.” Is great because I felt the same way yesterday when I finally started to clear out my extra bedroom that I’m gonna be using as my office/craft area it was the first time that I actually felt really motivated to finish something. I’m not 100% finished because I have to add furniture but it was still a really great feeling .
Cinnamon and water works just as good as vinegar and it makes the kitchen smell better. My sister just got out of ICU. She has a long recovery ahead. Not being able to see her and worry is all consuming. I'm so glad she's alive. My daughters are working in a hospital and a nursing home. I'm so proud of them. Everyone please stay home.
I was having such a rough day before I watched this ... my husband was exposed to the virus at work, and I was just about panicked with worry over what might happen. This video has inspired me to take control of what I can and not stress over what I can't. Thanks. 😊
I love your honesty and positivity. "Instead of dealing with it, I shoved it all in this room and shut the door". I think everyone can relate to that feeling, I definitely know I can. But the best part about your video? You did not talk down to yourself. You were simply honest and then did something to fix the problem. I loved that!
You have such a beautiful home! I am an essential worker so it’s kind of scary working around so many people! I try not to think about the virus because I already suffer with anxiety! Glad you & your family are doing well! Love that Carson helps match up socks!!
I just had my 14th grandchild. My children started having chores when they were four years old. Really at age 2 they started to learn to put toys away. At age 4 they learned to take trash out and simple things like that. By age 6 they were taught how to do their own laundry and put it in the dryer a little bit older they learned how to fold. And by age 6 they learn how to dust and how to clean bathrooms and yes they needed a lot of help but they learned how to do it. We all did it together as a family.
Can so relate. This spring was supposed to be when I decluttered everything; all those little things I had wanted to get to all Winter. Now with all this, my heart isn't in it and my energy is drained elsewhere. Thank you for being so real and for helping me feel motivated. We were created to create beauty around us, it makes our souls quicken with joy. Thanks for that reminder
My almost 5 and 3 year old boys do a lot around the house. They help load the washer and dryer, help vacuum, wash windows, glass and baseboards, clean their own rooms and always tidy throughout the day with me. They clean the table after meals, let the dog out when he needs it, and so much more. It isn't a chore for them, it's more habit. They enjoy the clean and organized as much as I do.
2:20 That’s for sure! We moved all of my craft and sewing supplies into a small bedroom while my husband built wooden shelves in the craft/sewing room. It’s been about a month now and I just can’t get motivated enough to reorganize that room. Watching organizing/cleaning videos helps to motivate me! Of course after I do the work I’m always sore days later. (Due to medical problems).
Thank you for showing reality and that life sometimes gets messy. I was stressing thinking about the piles I need to tend to. This video helped me switch my stress to strength! As always, awesome video! 💖
My daughter has had her ups and downs. She’s a senior and really misses her friends. Our home was always full of kids and I loved cooking for them...I miss it too.
Dear Kathryn, I see your work as a ministry. You are a perfect example of someone who is living their life to the fullest of their God-given potential. God has blessed you with many, many talents which you are using to help others. Thank you, and God bless you. I am sure when you smile, the angels in Heaven smile.
Thanks for always being REAL here, Kathryn! I've been a fan of your channel for a Long time and really appreciate your videos. It's definetly a bright spot on my day! God's blessings to you!
I have been following Minimal Mom for quite sometime. I love how real they are. Thank you for always being encouraging, it means a lot since I miss my people!
"Owen what did you put in my water? Is that slime?" 😂 Lol love your endings and how you share things realistically and not just through a filter. Definitely needed that inspiration of "who can get it done? You can!" Thank you Catherine! 😊💜
When you say, “Who can finish what you started, you can” that is literally the best! Thank you so much! Your optimism and kindness seeps through this video! You’re awesome and I hope you are hanging in there!
Thanks for sharing your guest room. So many times in social media posts, blogs, RUclips videos, etc, all I see are "perfect" rooms and then I look at my own space, get discouraged and think I'm a hot mess. Seeing the "before" in your guest room really helps me know that I'm totally normal! I can't tell you how much it helps to know that someone else has a space that looked just like mine. I feel more motivated seeing that your "before" looks like mine and I'm not so overwhelmed with the task ahead! Thank you🙂
I pray you are all happy, healthy and safe. I live alone but as a teacher and Yaya the apartment is ughness. When the littles are here they have responsibilities. I was raised say chores and I can be irresponsible.i want them to feel good about what we do. So I set a 25 minute alarm. My pantry and craft office is trashed (open at your own risk) The problem is I would walk in and literally have a panic attack and have to step outside the house. I started watching you videos. Yes I can relate. I lacked motivation so I used your house cleaning playlist, printed out one of your checklists and mapped out the zones. I am about to start now. Pray for me!! Big Hugs & Continued Blessings
I started crying when you talked about shutting the door to the guest room. I’m often that way. There was a period that I couldn’t handle a lot of aspects of my life and I would shut the door on messes literally and figuratively. Your videos inspire and I love that you don’t judge people. Thank you for being you!
Breathe. This happens to me and so many others. You are not alone. You are smart by watching this lovely lady's videos. She calms me and makes things seem more achievable. Be well. 💕
Thank u for showing us that everyone falls behind or gets affected by emotions...and loses control of their space. Its happened to me and finding you on RUclips is really helpimg- thank u so much 💜
Yay, I'm not the only one who loves the smell of vinegar when cleaning! I may have learned the microwave tip from you a while ago and yes, it is the absolute best way to keep the microwave clean! I have slowly been cleaning our catch all room too and it has been so rewarding! Thanks for the tips!
My mom has been really stressed at work (yes she still has to go) so I was looking for ways to help around the house. She told me to just clean whatever I can whenever I can and this motivates me to help her get a cleaner house. Thank you!!
I'm a daughter of a hard working mom that has a really bad back. I'm 12 years old and I have 2 other brothers in the house and a step dad and a dog that just had 9 puppies i like to surprise my mom with a nice clean house when she gets out of bed or even a clean bathroom helps with her back. It's been really hard keeping the house clean with 5 people in 1 house. But you always help me get motivated to do more
I love the guest bedroom. It was almost a room makeover:) The pandemic has made me anxious. Staying busy does help though. Owen's quarantine haircut:))
Thank you so much for your videos. I suffer with Panic Disorder and having a cluttered and messy house makes it all so much more worse because I can't relax. Your videos have helped me get my house the cleanest and most organized it has EVER been. EVER. I do things in zones so I don't get overwhelmed and I walk away when I need a break and come back later. Thank you for your sweet spirit and your smile, you have truly helped change my life.
You’re great inspiration. Your music is so inspirational too. I like how you explain everything. You’re so caring and love to hear your sweet voice. Can you please post how you organize your deep freezer.
Pls understand that I’m not saying this because I’m glad you are having “your moments too” but it is really nice to know that there are others out there struggling and I’m not the only one. This too shall pass!! God’s grace is sufficient!! 😊
This video resonated with me and helped me. I feel like I can benefit from zone cleaning while we are safe at home...I hate saying stuck. I feel like I had ideas of getting so much more done and have been a bit blah. I am still able to work from home but I'm not as busy so doing one task to improve my home a day is exactly what I need. Glad you are all safe and healthy.
My spare room is my Crafting space as well and I so need to do this!! Love your cube organization idea! Thank you so much for this needed inspiration video! 😍❤
Thank you for sharing your real life clutter and how you just didn’t feel like dealing with it! I’ve felt like that and to know others do as well makes me feel like I’m not alone! ❤️
I loved this video, specially the part where you organise your guest bedroom ❤️ we all have one of those rooms and this gave me motivation to tackle mine!
Slice a lemon in half and juice that into a bowl of water. Microwave for 5 min, wait for the bowl to cool down. Then take it out and wipe the microwave clean. You can also dip your wipe into the lemon water for any stuck on spots in the microwave. Works every time!!! Thank you for all you do, and for always keeping it real! 💚💚❤❤💜💜
NEVER CLICKED SO FAST!!! 🤗 Kathryn you have been such an amazing inspiration to me in my life and because of you I decided to start my on RUclips channel ✨THANK YOU for being YOU and inspiring so many of us!!💕🌸💕🌸
I love minimal mom!! The two of you are my homemaking mentors. I shudder to think where I'd be without you both! You introduced me to zone cleaning a couple of years ago and it's been life changing. I've probably watched that video dozens of times. The way we do chores with our girls (6 and 8) is to give them each a task within the day's zone. That way it's a true family effort for the family home. It definitely was more work at first, but once they get the hang of it it's genuinely helpful and gives them a sense of being a valuable and essential part of keeping the home. They also have a quick tidy in their room each night (5 minutes, def doesn't need to be fully completed), and then they are fully responsible for it being fully picked up on Saturday so that we can vacuum it. We only do laundry on the weekend. The older one does her own laundry (I switch it to the dryer) and they both fold and put away their own stuff (using "laundry boxes" that are just dollar tree bins!). The best part is the motivation for me to do my part in the zone - I don't feel like I can slack on my end as much if I'm requiring them to do their part. This all was implemented baby step by baby step at a time with failure and frustration along the way, and of course with a huge dose of encouragement and practical help from you and minimal mom! Thank you so much!!!!
yea! ur back on! u & ur family r such a God-loving, caring, creative family😀i absolutely love & look forward to ur videos! i will one day watch every single one of ur videos...u give us subs peace & comfort, while providing for ur family, & that's difficult to do, esp during these crazy times😀👨👩👦👦❤
The stay home order was really hard in the beginning for me but when I realized it was so much harder on my 8 year old I changed my focus and was able to change the feeling in my house. My son has learned to cook new things which he loves. He’s calmed down and is having fun again instead of being in a constant panic. Homeschooling in the front yard under the trees has been amazing. Dancing in the rain the other day was a happy moment. Most importantly he’s well physically and emotionally. That haircut on your son... lol!!!!
Hi it’s nice to “meet” you. I had heard that you shouted out Dawn on the minimal mom and wanted to come see. Look forward to checking out the channel. I’ve learned so much from Dawn and her channel. So glad to learn about someone else. Have a great day!
Always giving me the motivation I need! 🙌🏼 About to start filming this week’s video so I definitely needed this to get my house together first so I don’t look like a crazy person over here! 😂 thanks, girl! 💛
Thank you so much for being vulnerable and a positive force! I got emotional when you showed your guest room and relate to wanting to close off what overwhelms or makes me sad. It was so inspirational to see you transform that space. It looks amazing and functional. Keep doing what your doing!
How did you know that I am in the middle of room decluttering my bedroom.. You did it again... Did you have a spy camera in my bedroom..? I want to cry because I am super duper happy... I love you...😍😍🤗🤗🤗
I am truly motivated after seeing your video. I am having a hard time following through. I start cleaning a room and don't finish. My family is doing great we homeschool so not much has changed for us. I need to show my son this video because I like that your kids were helping. My son does very minimal like unload the dishwasher, take out the trash, clean his room but that is about it. I am motivated to give him more chores.
"Who can finish what you started? You can." This was so motivating! This is exactly what I needed today to get to all the cleaning I've been procrastinating on that I know I would feel bad about if I got to the end of the quarantine and I still hadn't done it. Thank you!
Make sure you leave disinfecting products for 15 minutes/ the time it says on the bottle. It won’t do its job if it doesn’t have time to work!!! Sending love
Loved your video, you always have such great tips & you & your family are just so sweet! Yes, I love The Minimal Mom's channel, too! Love the way she teaches the art of letting things go. Keep safe! 🌷🧡🌷🧡🌷🧡
I love to see people sharing videos of how they clean their REALLY MESSY HOUSE. I feel reAlly motivated to work with my own mess! there are people who tried to video themselves cleaning a house thats already been cleaned before making the videos. It looks so fake. KEEP IT REAL GIRL, KEEP IT REAL! You make me feel normal just knowing a person as organized like you can sometime make a mess and feel like its okay. THANK YOU. May you and your loved ones be bless always with HEALTHY MIND AND BODY.
My husband was in the military he desperately needs a haircut I offered to help but I only know how to do a buzz cut he won't go for it lol all of the barber shops are closed
@@Mrs.G271 I am sure there are tutorials. I didn't mess my hubbby's hair up too bad, just went a little too short on the top. The blending from the buzz section of the bottom, to the longer to part was easy once it clicked. You just take the comb and run it up at the same length as the buzzed hair and trim along the comb as you swipe up. Harder to explain than to do !!
The shark stick vac is phenomenal! 40 min of run time and mine came with an extra battery. A little bit of sticker shock but it was the best purchase I ever made!
Emily Stuart I agree with the Shark Cordless. I love mine. It came with 2 batteries, which means around 40 minutes of cleaning. Also, my folds in half for storing and for being able to easily clean under things without moving them. It is so light weight. AND it is about $150 less than a Dyson.
My husband and I finally cleaned out a closet in our home that was full of things that needed to be sorted! And I slow and sluggish at first but once we got started seeing things go where they needed to go it felt great! And we've felt motivated to get into all the other areas around the house! Thanks for the motivation, also I love love love all the decor in your house! Beautiful home!
I’ve liked the idea of letting my toilet brush drip dry like that, but after the third time of walking away from it only to have various family members drop it back in the toilet, pee on it, etc, I decided I’d save that hack for 10-20 years from now. 🤣🤣
Like you we have good days and some not so good days but we're thankful that we can stay home for now and so thankful for all of the essential workers who are helping to keep us all functioning. As far as chores my 4 kids are almost all grown now (youngest is 17 and heading to University in the fall) but ever since she was 8 my kids have all been doing their own laundry. They also used to be on a rotation for emptying the dishwasher, and they've been cleaning their own bathrooms, and vacuuming their own rooms for several years as well. I started that pretty young (I guess in some people's eyes) because I just wanted to make sure they knew how to do these things when they get out on their own. It's paid off because oldest who just recently purchased her first home feels far more equipped for maintaining a home than she would have without those things. Plus while living with other people prior to the home purchase it was an eye opener for her to see not only how other people do or don't do things, but for how she wants them to be done in her own space.
Every. Day. :( Sometimes the only thing that helps me is doing ONE small thing. Like sweep the kitchen floor. One goal. She said in another video that cleaning was an "act of forgiveness" and that hit me very hard. Sometimes I can do that one thing and keep going, sometimes not. You're not alone.
Oh yes! In my younger years I was so organized. Now nearly 60 yrs old with physical disabilities I am really struggling. I look at the piles of paper & things that belong elsewhere & it overwhelms me. It's difficult to get motivated when you don't believe you can finish anything. And I have attempted to do what I can & build upon that each day or week but something always comes up that takes me away from the task (like pain, court prep/divorce, holiday visitors, etc.) & then whatever progress I have made disappears. I never get that pay-off or sense of accomplishment that comes from completing a task. It's a never ending battle. Oh how I wish I was healthy & pain-free! I miss being able to sit cross-legged on the floor & getting down on my hands & knees, or just being able to move without thinking about how to do it without hurting myself. I have end-stage osteo-arthritis with bone on bone. Some days I can't even walk. And to top it all off, I will lose my health insurance when the divorce is final. Sorry for the long pity-party, this quarantine must be getting to me. 😢
Bon New I am almost 70. My closets cabinets drawers are still as close to perfect as I can. And I still keep things put up. And I just don’t really clean. My husband does help me. I just wish I could get done what I used to.
My guest room is my craft room, too! It's such a dumping ground, but when I clean it I feel like I've done something just for me! My kids are a little older than yours, they have regular chores: they get the little trash cans emptied on trash day, the teenager empties the dishwasher, and they vacuum our small living room rug. It's good for kids to take ownership of their home!
I have a small apartment, we've been trying to clean a little everyday. If there are days when I get caught up with work I can usually tackle cleaning on Saturday in 3 hrs or so. Put on some music and go. One room at a time.
As I'm watching this video, I have the SAME meal in my crockpot! Until I found your channel 4 years ago I was super resistant to the idea of "zone" cleaning. But you made it seem so easy and make so much sense. I LOVE zone cleaning; such a game-changer in my daily routine. Thank you so much! God bless you and your family. Stay healthy! 😁
I have 2 kids. 17 and 10 at this point. They do have chores like taking the compost bowl out to the compost pile, dishes and kitchen, dusting, sweeping/mopping. As a family we rotate bathroom cleaning duties, and laundry. While they are out of school, they spend a good portion of their morning time taking care of these responsibilities, so I don't have to do it all when I get home in the evenings after working all day. PLUS they stay off the tablet and TV! This is especially helpful in the summer time when they want to go and do fun stuff in the evenings and weekends. Because all the mundane stuff is done throughout the week, we have all the time we want for fun! I feel like a very lucky mommy that this is a collaborative, family effort. They understand that these are responsibilities of life. They are not punishments and they are not child labor haha!
You have inspired me. I just ordered your printables. I started a routine today based off of them and got both of my bathrooms cleaned as in spring cleaning. I’ve had a lot of loss the last 6 months (my mother, one of my cats), and I’ve struggled with motivation. I watch a lot of clean with me videos, but I enjoy yours the most because you’re always so happy, ❤️smiling and upbeat for your videos and I want to say thank you!
I’ve been following you for a couple years and this is probably one of my favorite videos. It’s so easy to see other people life’s on social media and think they have it all together and shame yourself for letting things go because you simply don’t have the motivation. Thank you for sharing but love you and your videos!! They always put me in such a good mood.
Your voice...ugh..I could listen to it 24/7. It's so soothing and uplifting, regardless of what you are talking about. Great video. Definitely provided lots of motivation. ❤
I can really relate to the motivation aspect. Your videos are such an inspiration to me and I thank you! I’m a mom of three who works full time and sometimes your clean with me videos are a serious motivation to me. Thank you!
Cathrine, you are such an inspiration to me. I love watching your videos and hearing all your tips and tricks for everything around the house. I’ve been watching your channel since this pandemic started which has given me much more motivation to actually clean and organize which I’ve been putting off for way too long. Thank you for being a light in this dark time. Hugs to you! And God bless you too!
I love how you keep things real. Your tips are very helpful. Your children are learning great skills in responsibility, ownership, value, team working, and communication that will exceed as they grow to adulthood by having chores. Thanks for sharing...☺
I don’t have kids but at the group home we called them “responsibilities” not “chores” because it takes the negativity out of the tasks.
I'm absolutely going to start using "responsibilities" instead of "chores" with my kids today!! When you say it aloud it really does take the negativity off of it!♥️
Great point! As someone living with anyone, we all share the responsibility of keeping our space liveable together! God bless you!
Jeri-Ann Henson it’s just an old fashioned USA saying I don’t think the kids take it to heart in uk we call it jobs
we call it responsibilities or jobs sometimes. i say we all have a job to do.
I like the word "chores" personally lol. To me "responsibilities" sounds like more work 😂
I notice my depression increases when my room is a mess! A clean room equals a clear mind. Thanks for another great video!
CarolinaGrace cleaning has been proven to boost endorphin levels in the body, naturally making us feel good and helps to spur you on :) it helps me too when I’m feeling anxious.
@@giveusakissthen That is so true! Cleaning helps relax me naturally.
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I can totally relate, but I have a hard time getting started because I’m overwhelmed with everything.
Omgosh mine too! I can’t have clutter either
When you said, “I shoved it all into this room, and shut the door” it definitely hit home. My guest room has been my “catch-all” for a long time. I need to get to the cleaning. Thank you for the motivation! 💜
So true. This is my spare room that was supposed to be my art room. * sigh *
Our spare room was supposed to be a closet instead we call it the dump room😣
Haha we all have a room like this!
Honestly, I thought Kathryn had been in my house. This is my spare room, which was going to be guest room/craft room. Yikes!
I almost started to cry!! My garage is my “deadly” spot. It actually hurts!
Catherine is right. The Minimal Mom is amazing. I’m not as minimal as I want to be, but I’m a work in progress. Progress is everything.
Not only do you encourage people to organize and keep their homes clean, but Catherine I truly think you could be an amazing advocate for mental health. You enjoy sharing your stories and keeping it so real. I think I speak for all of us “DoitOnaDime”-er’s when I say we really love and look up to you. 💖
Thank you so much for the shout out! Couldn't believe my ears!!! 😲❤️😉
You guys need to collaborate!
Nothing is more comforting, reassuring or therapeutic than to have you show us that you are real. Thank you for trusting us and being vulnerable. It helps us know we are not alone.
Getting ready to have a super productive day and this was just what I needed for some motivation! ❤️ I think cleaning videos are some of my fav to watch on RUclips! Anyone else?
ABSOLUTELY!!! 😊🙌😁 I have a whole playlist of all my favorites from a TON of channels. 😃
Yes. One thing I like about this channel is how calm and nice she is. Any other recs like Do It On a Dime?
Yes. I need it every day!
Christina Marie 👍👏👋
@@ajdaughe2873 she's in her apron
How is my life better in this pandemic: my second son was born 4 days ago and today we decided that we were going to have a “bed day” (or at least a “bed morning”) so the 4 of us could spend some time literally in bed, resting and eating and sharing. On any other given day this would have sound crazy and a waist of time to me, but today I actually feel so grateful I get to spend this time with my boys (hubby and 2 kids) together in bed which would not have happened otherwise. Thank you so much for your videos! They are soul filling
Me and my husband just spent the last 4 days deep cleaning our house, I think this is the most cleaning I have done in a long time. 😊
Prophetess Frye 👏👏👏👏
I bow down to you, getting your husband to help! Three cheers!
I have been cleaning like crazy too! It helps with boredom! 😂
Artsy Cupcake 👋hello
@@dianeo lol thanks, we bought a steamer so I knew he would want to use it and this is the perfect time for it.
"I know how to do it, I just didn't have the motivation." Wow. Glad I wasn't the only one feeling this. Your 'stash' room now sparkles!
Just getting started is the key. Use the momentum to propel yourself to the finish line.
I love what you said about once you start cleaning the motivation of “who can finish, you can.” Is great because I felt the same way yesterday when I finally started to clear out my extra bedroom that I’m gonna be using as my office/craft area it was the first time that I actually felt really motivated to finish something. I’m not 100% finished because I have to add furniture but it was still a really great feeling .
Begwenly The DOD tribe want your video next! ;)
Amanda Rodriguez omgeeee I’ve been trying to make on for a while lol idk I’m scared lol
Cinnamon and water works just as good as vinegar and it makes the kitchen smell better. My sister just got out of ICU. She has a long recovery ahead. Not being able to see her and worry is all consuming. I'm so glad she's alive. My daughters are working in a hospital and a nursing home. I'm so proud of them. Everyone please stay home.
I was having such a rough day before I watched this ... my husband was exposed to the virus at work, and I was just about panicked with worry over what might happen. This video has inspired me to take control of what I can and not stress over what I can't. Thanks. 😊
I love your honesty and positivity. "Instead of dealing with it, I shoved it all in this room and shut the door". I think everyone can relate to that feeling, I definitely know I can. But the best part about your video? You did not talk down to yourself. You were simply honest and then did something to fix the problem. I loved that!
You have such a beautiful home! I am an essential worker so it’s kind of scary working around so many people! I try not to think about the virus because I already suffer with anxiety! Glad you & your family are doing well! Love that Carson helps match up socks!!
I am too! i totally understand your feelings.its making it harder and harder to leave my safe house and family.
If little Carson can do it, so can I.
"Who can finish what you started? You can." My new motto! 🙋🏾♀️💙
I just had my 14th grandchild. My children started having chores when they were four years old. Really at age 2 they started to learn to put toys away. At age 4 they learned to take trash out and simple things like that. By age 6 they were taught how to do their own laundry and put it in the dryer a little bit older they learned how to fold. And by age 6 they learn how to dust and how to clean bathrooms and yes they needed a lot of help but they learned how to do it. We all did it together as a family.
How did you cope with any rebellious or stubborn episodes?
I was raised the same
I love cleaning with anything lemon 🍋!! Lemon bleach, lemon wipes, lemon anything cleaning!!
Can so relate. This spring was supposed to be when I decluttered everything; all those little things I had wanted to get to all Winter. Now with all this, my heart isn't in it and my energy is drained elsewhere. Thank you for being so real and for helping me feel motivated. We were created to create beauty around us, it makes our souls quicken with joy. Thanks for that reminder
Yes we can! Beast mode! Think of the end result after a good spring clean that helps me. Just gotta get up and do it 👍😊
It's so freeing and cleaning is a breeze when less decluttered, organized and clean!
My almost 5 and 3 year old boys do a lot around the house. They help load the washer and dryer, help vacuum, wash windows, glass and baseboards, clean their own rooms and always tidy throughout the day with me. They clean the table after meals, let the dog out when he needs it, and so much more. It isn't a chore for them, it's more habit. They enjoy the clean and organized as much as I do.
Some days are so overwhelming but I can count on you for inspiration and love. Thank you for being you and being great. Stay safe
2:20 That’s for sure! We moved all of my craft and sewing supplies into a small bedroom while my husband built wooden shelves in the craft/sewing room.
It’s been about a month now and I just can’t get motivated enough to reorganize that room. Watching organizing/cleaning videos helps to motivate me! Of course after I do the work I’m always sore days later. (Due to medical problems).
Thank you for showing reality and that life sometimes gets messy. I was stressing thinking about the piles I need to tend to. This video helped me switch my stress to strength! As always, awesome video! 💖
My daughter has had her ups and downs. She’s a senior and really misses her friends. Our home was always full of kids and I loved cooking for them...I miss it too.
Dear Kathryn, I see your work as a ministry. You are a perfect example of someone who is living their life to the fullest of their God-given potential. God has blessed you with many, many talents which you are using to help others. Thank you, and God bless you. I am sure when you smile, the angels in Heaven smile.
Thanks for always being REAL here, Kathryn! I've been a fan of your channel for a Long time and really appreciate your videos. It's definetly a bright spot on my day! God's blessings to you!
I have been following Minimal Mom for quite sometime. I love how real they are.
Thank you for always being encouraging, it means a lot since I miss my people!
"Owen what did you put in my water? Is that slime?" 😂 Lol love your endings and how you share things realistically and not just through a filter. Definitely needed that inspiration of "who can get it done? You can!" Thank you Catherine! 😊💜
When you say, “Who can finish what you started, you can” that is literally the best! Thank you so much! Your optimism and kindness seeps through this video! You’re awesome and I hope you are hanging in there!
I've got a messy work area that has been taunting me. This is enough motivation to get it done TODAY.
Heating the vinegar and water in the microwave is one of the best hacks I ever got when I was young. It works so well! Thanks for being you!
Thank you for showing us your reality! That helps me more than you know.
Thanks for sharing your guest room. So many times in social media posts, blogs, RUclips videos, etc, all I see are "perfect" rooms and then I look at my own space, get discouraged and think I'm a hot mess. Seeing the "before" in your guest room really helps me know that I'm totally normal! I can't tell you how much it helps to know that someone else has a space that looked just like mine. I feel more motivated seeing that your "before" looks like mine and I'm not so overwhelmed with the task ahead! Thank you🙂
Gosh, you’re like the most motivating lady on the internet! Thank God for you. 🙌🏻♥️
I pray you are all happy, healthy and safe. I live alone but as a teacher and Yaya the apartment is ughness. When the littles are here they have responsibilities. I was raised say chores and I can be irresponsible.i want them to feel good about what we do. So I set a 25 minute alarm.
My pantry and craft office is trashed (open at your own risk) The problem is I would walk in and literally have a panic attack and have to step outside the house. I started watching you videos. Yes I can relate. I lacked motivation so I used your house cleaning playlist, printed out one of your checklists and mapped out the zones. I am about to start now. Pray for me!! Big Hugs & Continued Blessings
I started crying when you talked about shutting the door to the guest room. I’m often that way. There was a period that I couldn’t handle a lot of aspects of my life and I would shut the door on messes literally and figuratively.
Your videos inspire and I love that you don’t judge people. Thank you for being you!
Yesterday I felt so overwhelmed I had an anxiety attack and caused an argument because I felt overwhelmed cleaning the kitchen. Thanks for the video.
Breathe. This happens to me and so many others. You are not alone. You are smart by watching this lovely lady's videos. She calms me and makes things seem more achievable. Be well. 💕
Thank u for showing us that everyone falls behind or gets affected by emotions...and loses control of their space. Its happened to me and finding you on RUclips is really helpimg- thank u so much 💜
Yay, I'm not the only one who loves the smell of vinegar when cleaning! I may have learned the microwave tip from you a while ago and yes, it is the absolute best way to keep the microwave clean!
I have slowly been cleaning our catch all room too and it has been so rewarding!
Thanks for the tips!
My mom has been really stressed at work (yes she still has to go) so I was looking for ways to help around the house. She told me to just clean whatever I can whenever I can and this motivates me to help her get a cleaner house. Thank you!!
Being an essential worker when I get home I do not want to do anything but seeing your video motivates me thank you so much!
God be with you; thank you for your work.
I'm a daughter of a hard working mom that has a really bad back. I'm 12 years old and I have 2 other brothers in the house and a step dad and a dog that just had 9 puppies i like to surprise my mom with a nice clean house when she gets out of bed or even a clean bathroom helps with her back. It's been really hard keeping the house clean with 5 people in 1 house. But you always help me get motivated to do more
I love the guest bedroom. It was almost a room makeover:)
The pandemic has made me anxious. Staying busy does help though.
Owen's quarantine haircut:))
Thank you so much for your videos. I suffer with Panic Disorder and having a cluttered and messy house makes it all so much more worse because I can't relax. Your videos have helped me get my house the cleanest and most organized it has EVER been. EVER. I do things in zones so I don't get overwhelmed and I walk away when I need a break and come back later. Thank you for your sweet spirit and your smile, you have truly helped change my life.
You’re great inspiration. Your music is so inspirational too. I like how you explain everything. You’re so caring and love to hear your sweet voice. Can you please post how you organize your deep freezer.
S. O. I love the music too!
Pls understand that I’m not saying this because I’m glad you are having “your moments too” but it is really nice to know that there are others out there struggling and I’m not the only one. This too shall pass!! God’s grace is sufficient!! 😊
All I can say is "Thank You!"
This video resonated with me and helped me. I feel like I can benefit from zone cleaning while we are safe at home...I hate saying stuck. I feel like I had ideas of getting so much more done and have been a bit blah. I am still able to work from home but I'm not as busy so doing one task to improve my home a day is exactly what I need. Glad you are all safe and healthy.
My spare room is my Crafting space as well and I so need to do this!! Love your cube organization idea! Thank you so much for this needed inspiration video! 😍❤
Thank you for sharing your real life clutter and how you just didn’t feel like dealing with it! I’ve felt like that and to know others do as well makes me feel like I’m not alone! ❤️
I loved this video, specially the part where you organise your guest bedroom ❤️ we all have one of those rooms and this gave me motivation to tackle mine!
02:00 I can relate to the "shove it all into the room ans shut the door" ❤ Thank you for being here
Love you videos! Thanks for the cleaning motivation 💕
Slice a lemon in half and juice that into a bowl of water. Microwave for 5 min, wait for the bowl to cool down. Then take it out and wipe the microwave clean. You can also dip your wipe into the lemon water for any stuck on spots in the microwave. Works every time!!! Thank you for all you do, and for always keeping it real! 💚💚❤❤💜💜
NEVER CLICKED SO FAST!!! 🤗 Kathryn you have been such an amazing inspiration to me in my life and because of you I decided to start my on RUclips channel ✨THANK YOU for being YOU and inspiring so many of us!!💕🌸💕🌸
I love minimal mom!! The two of you are my homemaking mentors. I shudder to think where I'd be without you both! You introduced me to zone cleaning a couple of years ago and it's been life changing. I've probably watched that video dozens of times. The way we do chores with our girls (6 and 8) is to give them each a task within the day's zone. That way it's a true family effort for the family home. It definitely was more work at first, but once they get the hang of it it's genuinely helpful and gives them a sense of being a valuable and essential part of keeping the home. They also have a quick tidy in their room each night (5 minutes, def doesn't need to be fully completed), and then they are fully responsible for it being fully picked up on Saturday so that we can vacuum it. We only do laundry on the weekend. The older one does her own laundry (I switch it to the dryer) and they both fold and put away their own stuff (using "laundry boxes" that are just dollar tree bins!). The best part is the motivation for me to do my part in the zone - I don't feel like I can slack on my end as much if I'm requiring them to do their part. This all was implemented baby step by baby step at a time with failure and frustration along the way, and of course with a huge dose of encouragement and practical help from you and minimal mom! Thank you so much!!!!
yea! ur back on! u & ur family r such a God-loving, caring, creative family😀i absolutely love & look forward to ur videos! i will one day watch every single one of ur videos...u give us subs peace & comfort, while providing for ur family, & that's difficult to do, esp during these crazy times😀👨👩👦👦❤
Mary DeRoos I love her channel too!
The stay home order was really hard in the beginning for me but when I realized it was so much harder on my 8 year old I changed my focus and was able to change the feeling in my house. My son has learned to cook new things which he loves. He’s calmed down and is having fun again instead of being in a constant panic. Homeschooling in the front yard under the trees has been amazing. Dancing in the rain the other day was a happy moment. Most importantly he’s well physically and emotionally. That haircut on your son... lol!!!!
Hi it’s nice to “meet” you. I had heard that you shouted out Dawn on the minimal mom and wanted to come see. Look forward to checking out the channel. I’ve learned so much from Dawn and her channel. So glad to learn about someone else. Have a great day!
Thank you for being so open and honest. I've always been ashamed of "that" room, but stuff happens.
I needed this for motivation. My spare bedroom looks like yours 😆and I so appreciate you being real❤️
I love Dawn at The Minimal Mom! Like Kathryn she is so encouraging, motivating and real.
Always giving me the motivation I need! 🙌🏼 About to start filming this week’s video so I definitely needed this to get my house together first so I don’t look like a crazy person over here! 😂 thanks, girl! 💛
Thank you so much for being vulnerable and a positive force! I got emotional when you showed your guest room and relate to wanting to close off what overwhelms or makes me sad. It was so inspirational to see you transform that space. It looks amazing and functional. Keep doing what your doing!
How did you know that I am in the middle of room decluttering my bedroom.. You did it again... Did you have a spy camera in my bedroom..? I want to cry because I am super duper happy... I love you...😍😍🤗🤗🤗
I am truly motivated after seeing your video. I am having a hard time following through. I start cleaning a room and don't finish. My family is doing great we homeschool so not much has changed for us. I need to show my son this video because I like that your kids were helping. My son does very minimal like unload the dishwasher, take out the trash, clean his room but that is about it. I am motivated to give him more chores.
Oh yay! I’ve been waiting for this and you’ve exceeded my expectations Kathryn!! Love your routines and channel! Thank you for all you do!
"Who can finish what you started? You can." This was so motivating! This is exactly what I needed today to get to all the cleaning I've been procrastinating on that I know I would feel bad about if I got to the end of the quarantine and I still hadn't done it. Thank you!
Make sure you leave disinfecting products for 15 minutes/ the time it says on the bottle. It won’t do its job if it doesn’t have time to work!!! Sending love
Yes! I am sure she waited but thank you for reminding us all of that. We have a saying : "Spray, delay, wipe away" at home now.
Loved your video, you always have such great tips & you & your family are just so sweet! Yes, I love The Minimal Mom's channel, too! Love the way she teaches the art of letting things go. Keep safe! 🌷🧡🌷🧡🌷🧡
This too shall pass! Hang in there! You’ve got this!
I love to see people sharing videos of how they clean their REALLY MESSY HOUSE. I feel reAlly motivated to work with my own mess! there are people who tried to video themselves cleaning a house thats already been cleaned before making the videos. It looks so fake.
KEEP IT REAL GIRL, KEEP IT REAL!
You make me feel normal just knowing a person as organized like you can sometime make a mess and feel like its okay. THANK YOU. May you and your loved ones be bless always with HEALTHY MIND AND BODY.
Hahahaha omg, Owen's haircut, lol!!! Now I don't feel so bad about what I did to my husband's hair!!!
My husband was in the military he desperately needs a haircut I offered to help but I only know how to do a buzz cut he won't go for it lol all of the barber shops are closed
@@Mrs.G271 I am sure there are tutorials. I didn't mess my hubbby's hair up too bad, just went a little too short on the top.
The blending from the buzz section of the bottom, to the longer to part was easy once it clicked. You just take the comb and run it up at the same length as the buzzed hair and trim along the comb as you swipe up.
Harder to explain than to do !!
I ♥️ The Minimal Mom!! She has such a light and positive vibe with really good tips to boot!! Everyone should check her out!!
I also need a dyson. I am so bored of dragging vacuum’s wire all over the house . Post lock down shopping list must have 😀
Shark has one as well
The shark stick vac is phenomenal! 40 min of run time and mine came with an extra battery. A little bit of sticker shock but it was the best purchase I ever made!
Emily Stuart I agree with the Shark Cordless. I love mine. It came with 2 batteries, which means around 40 minutes of cleaning. Also, my folds in half for storing and for being able to easily clean under things without moving them. It is so light weight. AND it is about $150 less than a Dyson.
Thanks for sharing girls 😊
My husband and I finally cleaned out a closet in our home that was full of things that needed to be sorted! And I slow and sluggish at first but once we got started seeing things go where they needed to go it felt great! And we've felt motivated to get into all the other areas around the house! Thanks for the motivation, also I love love love all the decor in your house! Beautiful home!
I’ve liked the idea of letting my toilet brush drip dry like that, but after the third time of walking away from it only to have various family members drop it back in the toilet, pee on it, etc, I decided I’d save that hack for 10-20 years from now. 🤣🤣
LOL!!!
Laura Chinn just tell them to put it back in the holder? They can’t do it?
Like you we have good days and some not so good days but we're thankful that we can stay home for now and so thankful for all of the essential workers who are helping to keep us all functioning. As far as chores my 4 kids are almost all grown now (youngest is 17 and heading to University in the fall) but ever since she was 8 my kids have all been doing their own laundry. They also used to be on a rotation for emptying the dishwasher, and they've been cleaning their own bathrooms, and vacuuming their own rooms for several years as well. I started that pretty young (I guess in some people's eyes) because I just wanted to make sure they knew how to do these things when they get out on their own. It's paid off because oldest who just recently purchased her first home feels far more equipped for maintaining a home than she would have without those things. Plus while living with other people prior to the home purchase it was an eye opener for her to see not only how other people do or don't do things, but for how she wants them to be done in her own space.
The end of the video! hahaha "Is that slime?" "Yeah." So funny!
Love the Minimal Mom! Wow that’s awesome you mentioned her! She is from Minnesota! So happy for her!
Motivation. I have 0. I get depressed sitting looking at it and let it weigh on my mind. Anyone else like me.
You've got LOTS of company!!
Oh yes. That’s me most of the time. So when I feel the least bit motivated I try for maximum impact. That works about 1 out of 5 tries. ❤️
Every. Day. :( Sometimes the only thing that helps me is doing ONE small thing. Like sweep the kitchen floor. One goal. She said in another video that cleaning was an "act of forgiveness" and that hit me very hard. Sometimes I can do that one thing and keep going, sometimes not. You're not alone.
Oh yes! In my younger years I was so organized. Now nearly 60 yrs old with physical disabilities I am really struggling. I look at the piles of paper & things that belong elsewhere & it overwhelms me. It's difficult to get motivated when you don't believe you can finish anything. And I have attempted to do what I can & build upon that each day or week but something always comes up that takes me away from the task (like pain, court prep/divorce, holiday visitors, etc.) & then whatever progress I have made disappears. I never get that pay-off or sense of accomplishment that comes from completing a task. It's a never ending battle. Oh how I wish I was healthy & pain-free! I miss being able to sit cross-legged on the floor & getting down on my hands & knees, or just being able to move without thinking about how to do it without hurting myself. I have end-stage osteo-arthritis with bone on bone. Some days I can't even walk.
And to top it all off, I will lose my health insurance when the divorce is final. Sorry for the long pity-party, this quarantine must be getting to me. 😢
Bon New I am almost 70. My closets cabinets drawers are still as close to perfect as I can. And I still keep things put up. And I just don’t really clean. My husband does help me. I just wish I could get done what I used to.
My guest room is my craft room, too! It's such a dumping ground, but when I clean it I feel like I've done something just for me! My kids are a little older than yours, they have regular chores: they get the little trash cans emptied on trash day, the teenager empties the dishwasher, and they vacuum our small living room rug. It's good for kids to take ownership of their home!
How can someone dislike a video when it hasn't even been up long enough to watch even half of it?!? Pshh *eyeroll*
@katherine the mom you're probably right! Lol
I have a small apartment, we've been trying to clean a little everyday. If there are days when I get caught up with work I can usually tackle cleaning on Saturday in 3 hrs or so. Put on some music and go. One room at a time.
As I'm watching this video, I have the SAME meal in my crockpot! Until I found your channel 4 years ago I was super resistant to the idea of "zone" cleaning. But you made it seem so easy and make so much sense. I LOVE zone cleaning; such a game-changer in my daily routine. Thank you so much! God bless you and your family. Stay healthy! 😁
I have 2 kids. 17 and 10 at this point. They do have chores like taking the compost bowl out to the compost pile, dishes and kitchen, dusting, sweeping/mopping. As a family we rotate bathroom cleaning duties, and laundry. While they are out of school, they spend a good portion of their morning time taking care of these responsibilities, so I don't have to do it all when I get home in the evenings after working all day. PLUS they stay off the tablet and TV! This is especially helpful in the summer time when they want to go and do fun stuff in the evenings and weekends. Because all the mundane stuff is done throughout the week, we have all the time we want for fun! I feel like a very lucky mommy that this is a collaborative, family effort. They understand that these are responsibilities of life. They are not punishments and they are not child labor haha!
Slime in the water🤣best part!
Love you 😘
Wishing you and your family all the best!♥️
You have inspired me. I just ordered your printables. I started a routine today based off of them and got both of my bathrooms cleaned as in spring cleaning. I’ve had a lot of loss the last 6 months (my mother, one of my cats), and I’ve struggled with motivation. I watch a lot of clean with me videos, but I enjoy yours the most because you’re always so happy, ❤️smiling and upbeat for your videos and I want to say thank you!
You're such a warm and beautiful person. Thank you for the positive, real messages.
You are blessed with the rare ability to be both real and inspirational!
I’ve been following you for a couple years and this is probably one of my favorite videos. It’s so easy to see other people life’s on social media and think they have it all together and shame yourself for letting things go because you simply don’t have the motivation. Thank you for sharing but love you and your videos!! They always put me in such a good mood.
Your voice...ugh..I could listen to it 24/7. It's so soothing and uplifting, regardless of what you are talking about.
Great video. Definitely provided lots of motivation.
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I can really relate to the motivation aspect. Your videos are such an inspiration to me and I thank you! I’m a mom of three who works full time and sometimes your clean with me videos are a serious motivation to me. Thank you!
That's good for kids to have chores. Teaches them responsible and pride in work. I know we had our chores when growing up.
I also really enjoy The Minimal Mom! It feels like she could be your bff when she is talking to you!
Cathrine, you are such an inspiration to me. I love watching your videos and hearing all your tips and tricks for everything around the house. I’ve been watching your channel since this pandemic started which has given me much more motivation to actually clean and organize which I’ve been putting off for way too long. Thank you for being a light in this dark time. Hugs to you! And God bless you too!
I love how you keep things real. Your tips are very helpful. Your children are learning great skills in responsibility, ownership, value, team working, and communication that will exceed as they grow to adulthood by having chores.
Thanks for sharing...☺
My anxiety has been bad tonight. Your videos are always calming, and you’re always so positive. That really helped me. Thank you.
It is so nice to spend some time with someone who is so pleasant and optimistic!