Love your new bed! Girl, do you realize you have 126,000 subscribers!!!! I have been with you since pretty much the beginning and I am so proud of you! You are a blessing!
I was just looking at that! May many more join the Merina community! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Many blessings for you, Shane and the kiddos this new year - 2025! The first video I watch on this channel was the one you were talking about your life and your past and all the things you weren’t proud of…
Merina….have you thought at all about turning one full wall in your living room that is part of the kitchen, into a full library wall so that you have a dedicated spot for all the books in the house? This would free up so much room in all the other rooms for you guys.
Sweetie, get you a six sided mattress protector for your new mattress. It will keep your mattress like new, no dust or dog hair. I swear by mattress protectors. Love you guys
I feel like our bedrooms should be our sanctuary for us and our spouse... you guys need that too. Can't wait to see the make over in your bedroom. Love your videos
Shane washing the sheets made my night. So glad you had a better night sleep ! I know the feeling. As always I love and am always so excited for your videos
@@KwosBlessedLife you are so blessed to have a wonderful husband and wonderful children but you definitely had a lot to do with that... I'm proud of you and I'm glad that you guys are financially able to do better 💟
Thanks! Placed this back in your envelope!! Love your new bed!! I remember getting a new bed / mattress that wasn’t used ( had its purpose though so grateful ) But whoa it feels good to be able to upgrade! I was married around 8 years before that happen. With kiddos and life it can take the back burner and yes our Backs do too!! 🎉but congratulations! Enjoyed the video
To protect your mattresses, buy mattress covers for all mattresses and a memory-foam mattress cover doesn't hurt either. Pillow protection covers for all pillows too.
Fun fact when putting on sheets... If your facing the bed (looking towards the headboard) the tag goes either upper left or bottom right corner...no more struggling to figure out sides and top..
Merina, you looked so pretty with your ponytail draped over your shoulder hanging down in front! Just had to let you know!!! Keep warm guys, we're supposed to get hit with bad weather too! Prayers for everyone and prayers for NO power blackouts!!!
I had years of back pain, injuries, etc & ended up with a fusion , ( not saying this will happen to you) my best tip is to find a pillow that you can stand and put it between your knees if you are a side sleeper, our under them if you are a back sleeper. It took me a while to get used to it. It actually takes pressure off your spine. I didn't get to 66 and not learn a thing or two. 😂
Merina please make sure you are drinking water. I'm terrible about it and when I get dehydrated my lower back hurts so so bad. When I chug a few waters it goes away. I'm sure it's my kidney's yelling at me. ❤ I hope your new bed helps you out.
Good call on washing those new sheets, Shane lol They spray fabrics with chemicals to deter moths, bugs, mice... from getting into them while in storage.
Just an fyi,FYI, my daughter had a bed similar to your and a bag mattress , I went and got plywood and put under the mattress for better support than the little slats. The little areas with no support were not like a box spring.
The reason they are slatted is for air circulation...otherwise they "can" mildew. Just make sure you check the bottom of your mattress periodically! Would hate for that to happen...they are too darn expensive. Blessings!
My twin sister and I slept in the same bed our entire childhood. We even got our first apartment together and shared a bed because we could only afford a one bedroom apartment 🤣 it’s a twin thing. We had horrible separation anxiety when she got married and moved out ❤ I love my sis. Such a great memory. Love y’all. Hope it doesn’t get too cold down there.
Love that you are making reading real books a priority. There's nothing like turning a page. I love my kindle, but a book is a friend. If I don't like the book enough to read it again, I repurpose or donate it. Repurpose? Yes, art projects, scrap paper, a page for setting a paint brush on... Repurpose!!!
Furniture Sliders! My back and neck is falling apart so when I wanted to continue moving my furniture around, (especially when I lived alone some years ago), I bought some really good, sturdy furniture sliders for carpet and non carpeted floors. But over time now my back has gotten worse, I’ve used a small crow bar to push furniture up to slide the sliders underneath. Those sliders save so much time and pain. Moving a hundred pound tv stand and storage goes flying across the room! Best thing too is you don’t have to unload dressers, tv stands, dressers, etc. My husband hates to see me or hear that I’ve moved furniture but the glider sliders are truly a back saver. My bones are getting worse though so I best figure out where everything is going to stay permanently soon! Lol. Glad your new bed loved your body because it also saves your sanity. We eventually got a king bed but also it raises head and foot. I can’t sit up straight too long (too much pressure and compression on the spine and hips) but I can use it at 45 degree and such, but less degree is better. And yes, weight does factor in for back aches and pulls. I’ve got at least 40 more pounds to drop. No it won’t solve my bone problem but it will relieve some or a lot of the pain it does contribute too. Btw, you look to have loss some poundage yourself! Great job girl!
I’m so glad you washed the sheets before sleeping on them!! That awful smell was most likely chemicals, and it’s not good for you to sleep on them & breathe that in…..so, the moral of the story is: always wash new sheets before sleeping on them!! Congratulations on your new bed, I love it! Happy new year to you all 🩷
I spent a pretty penny on a really good memory foam bed. It cost me about $1500 and its going on 11 years and still looks brand new and was a heaven sent for my back. I have zero pain. I've even laid in bed for a week once when I was really sick and my back never hurt: ❤❤❤
I have a "sleep number that hubby and I bought in 2015. It's still just like new, it's perfect for us. We did not buy the bottom part though, just put it on plywood. The saleslady told us that if we weren't buying the bottom piece, to do this. It cost around 1400$ in 2015. I think price has come down.
I bought a queen size memory foam in 2008 that was $1,000 it's a Sealy no spring, it is guaranteed until 2028 and is still like new. Best purchase I ever made.
Hi! Just wanted to tell you that I struggled with sciatica for a good six months until someone told me about the tennis ball method. Just take a tennis ball and place it right at the top of your butt crack and lay on top of it. It's going to hurt like heck but slowly increase the time you lay on it. You might start to feel a little numb but keep doing it. The ball helps spread your vertebrae so that the nerves can be relaxed! It took me about two weeks and then I never had trouble again! Give it a try
Yes, I have the “Miracle Balls” and use them all over my back, shoulders, neck. Once the muscles let go and relax around the ball, the pain is gone! I also put a pull-up bar in a doorway and hang from it. Incredible. At first I could only hang 15 seconds. Now I hang two minutes! Fixed my back.
I’m so glad you got a new mattress! I hope your back starts feeling better! One thing you can do is rotate your mattress every so often when you change your sheets! It will help your mattress wear more evenly! Happy New year friend!
Marina. I have sciatic nerve and even last night which was Friday. I woke up. I’ll wake up about four in the morning and my hip and my leg going down. My leg hurts so bad that I have to get up and take Tylenol and walk around until that Tylenol kicks in and then go back to bed and it’s awful. Some days are worse than another so I know what you’re going through. I hope it gets better with this new bed and I love you guysand have a blessed day.❤❤
I watch this the day you put it out and didn’t remember if I commented. I am so happy for you that you got a new bed. You are going to feel so much better. You deserve it. You're a hard-working mama and Shane's a hard-working husband and to rest and feel good makes such a game changer in a person's life. I love your bedroom. Your look so nice you and Shane deserve a place that just feels like a place of refuge and rest at the end of the day.
I raised 3 children in a single wide mobile home, and the best advice I was ever given for storage and organization was to go vertical as tall as you can because there is more room that way. I hope this small bit of advice helps you with anything you may need it for. I hope great things for you and your family in the coming year. Love all your videos!!!
I have been looking at new bedroom sets for hubby & I. Idk you were sleeping on a full size. I'm a big girl too. We have a queen size bed. You must've been very cozy. I'm glad your back is better. Thanks for the bed info. Please keep us informed on the bed/mattress. I'm on an envelope system, too. God Bless You All 💖
Purging always makes me feel soooo good! I told my husband the best therapy i had was renting a dumpster and just tossing things in the trash. We just moved into my husbands grandparents house 2 weeks ago. We purged before the move and as I unbox i toss more.
Shane got a haircut! Looks very nice. I liked the old cut, too. Guess he was right. You were just in tears cause you couldn't believe he was yours.😅 You two seem to have a great time together.
I will be praying that your back gets better Marina I know what that pain feels like I've got Osteoarthritis at the bottom of my back it goes in my hip down my leg which kicks sciatica weekly.I'm so happy you've got a new mattress. Thank you God for providing for this dear couple.❤
Love your new bed and bedding too. It turned out really nice. Yes, I rotate my bed once a month. That will help keep the mattress feel even . The girls beds looks nice in their room. The kiddos are growing up so fast. Sending much to ya’ll stay warm & safe.
The intervention has me laughing so much. Been there and my husband had to tell me to take it easy too. It’s nice to have someone to who has your back . Literally has your back!
Merina! If you ever would, you should consider making a depop, poshmark etc. I would love to purchase books,decor,clothing, etc. anything you no longer use/want & that could help you purge your house as well as make some extra $! 😊 your book collection is amazing 😍
So pleased you've had a good night's sleep and woke refreshed instead of in pain Merina. And your new bed looks lovely, can't wait to see the girls room all sorted round for them, there gonna love it. See you guy's next time, take care beautiful people...🥰🇬🇧🐾🐾❄️⛄
just a suggested (something I did till I got my new floor) is rip up the old carpet live with the mobile flooring until you can get the new flooring. You will breathe easier for sure.
I have ocd bed issues, so please forgive my need to give my opinions. So happy you got a new bed….it’s 1/3 of your life! I only buy really nice white sheets. They get softer as they age and last forever. White can be bleached unlike colored sheets. They also give the “luxury” look. I suggest Shane reinforces under the mattress with either more slats or even plywood. It will make the mattress last longer. I couldn’t tell what kind of mattress you got, but we always buy the kind that can be flipped over. Some mattresses have a faux box spring underneath so you can’t. But regardless, rotate your mattress every month. Just remember when the first of the month comes around, rotate the mattress. Even if you can only switch it on one side. If you can flip it, you get four changes! This will also help the life of the mattress. I also recommend you buy a mattress topper asap. This added three or four inches will really help your body and you can replace it more easily (cheaper) than a mattress. Amazon has them. The reviews are helpful. This is a very important thing for heavier people. I’m married to someone twice my weight! Although, when he is carnivore, he drops a lot. I think the tan headboard and miscellaneous shades of blue would be beautiful together. Or chocolate walls for a moody room with a striped, plaid, or print duvet cover. The cover could bring in a third color….blue or burgundy, maybe. You might look on RUclips for how the Scandinavians make their beds! It’s a thing! They use two duvet-covered comforters which overlap in the middle to make the bed but then each person has their own for sleeping! There’s no more pulling the blankets and each person can bundle up or throw them aside as needed. They don’t use top sheets because the duvet cover is a sheet and easily washed. The Drummer is a big guy. When we did this, life improved! I put a print sheet over top for color and protection from dog paws. I also have a cover sheet for each season. I just love to put the seasonal sheet and a throw and two decorative pillows on the bed four times a year. It makes me happy. Praying for restful sleep and no more backaches for you. XOjennyinseattle
Always always always wash your sheets so before sleeping in them.. Thank you, Shane !! You both are beautiful and we love you .. Jesus loves you more.. thank you for being you and happy New Year’s beautiful people
I love that bed. Love, love, love. You and Shane are amazing team! And I love your creative talent--loved that homemade headboard years ago...you keep it real for the real people in the world!! Oh, and I don't wash my clothes or sheets before using...only my kitchen towels.
haha shane was funny about the smell of the new sheets. I am the same way with new sheets or clothes, I have to wash them before using them! Your new bed looks amazing and I am so happy that you are getting better sleep!
Invest in a quality mattress. Foam and memory foam ware out fast.you need a hybrid mattress. They make mattresses for heavier people. That’s what I have and it’s 10 years old, and still like new.
Happy New Year! The bed looks gorgeous! Much relieved you washed the sheets first. Fabrics entering your home should always be cleaned/laundered before use. There are chemicals on the fabric and you could otherwise bring various bugs, etc in. Same with getting rid of paper sacks and boxes -- perfect places for bugs to hide out and emerge from. ❤
I am so proud of you for getting a nice bed. Making your bedroom cozy is so important. Marriage counselors say that should be the nicest room in the house. Your marriage is so important. Next I think you should get anvelope started for all new pillows. Your pillows look flat and bad. It’s important to wash them too. You look nice in different clothes and more put together. Way to go!!!
That Bed is so purdy! ❤Multiple mattress pad covers are best.Many will leak through to mattress if anything sits on it.If your house like mine dogs or babies getting sick in the night drinks spilled over..it will save your mattress, because a mattress is an investment. You want to protect it!
Can't wait to see your full make over when you're able to do it. I hope the new bed y'all got helps with the pain relief. I've suffered with sciatica pain in past I know what your feeling love and prayers to y'all. ❤️
Girlfriend if you don't have one you must get a knee pillow that goes between your knees if you are a side sleeper it helps with the sciatica. Also 15 mins heat before you lay down and if you can get voltarol gel (diclofenac) it's a life saver. Put it on your back before sleep
No lye, between the old mattress going bad. And ordering a mattress threw Wayfair. Which was a nightmare for months! I slept on the floor for 8 years. The floor was great for the back. But it became too hard to get off the floor. I then became disabled. Finally, I got a good mattress. Now I feel human. So I know how you feel. A mattress can make your day or not. I'm so happy for you guys. Happy sleeping! ❤
Celebrating this win with you!!! I love the bed!!! Sooooo Much! It all worked out for all of you guys the twins will have a better fit for them and you will finally be able to rest and wake up without tears!!! Great choice with making this a priority!!!Wishing you and Shane and all kiddos and fur babies a wonderful New Year full of blessings, health, prosperity, friendship and love!!!
Thank Goodness you washed them. I bought my Mother sheets from Walmart, Better Homes and Gardens. I went to put them on her bed and when I shook the bottom sheet out there was a large dirty perspiration stain right in the middle. My brother got sheets and their were white stains near the top. ALWAYS WASH YOUR SHEETS AND TOWELS PRIOR TO USE.
That’s a nice bed. You may want to put some plywood under your mattress. I’m speaking from experience. I bought a bed similar in style, particularly the framing. The slats didn’t hold up. I’m single and a plus size. The plywood helped fortify the frame. Love your videos ❤
I cross stitch and always put my fabric that I'm stitching in a zip lock bag to keep stain from happening. Then you can put the bag in the box. Also, always wash your hand before you get it out to work on.
That's a really nice new bed that you and Shane got for you guys! I hope that the new mattress continues making your back feel so much better. Happy birthday, Cammy!! 🎂🎉
Hey Marina, nice bed nice headboard, beautiful draws. I’m hoping your back is much better now. I have a bad back ache and so bad. Had to go in the hospital. Thank you God I’m good now but I can’t wait to see another video. Love you guys. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Get a small pillow or flatter cushion (you can buy proper ones) and sleep with it between your knees when you are on your side. This aligns and supports your spine. I get sciatica, it’s painful. Hope the new mattress helps your back pain. ❤. Karen.
Oh my gosh!!! I have been dealing with sciatica for months, myself! I have been doing chiropractics (which helps me to not be locked up), and hanging on an inversion table (which helps decompress the pressure off the nerve), and finally have been doing specific moves that help release the nerves. I will send you a link to that.
Hi Merina, Shane, all kiddos and pets. You have come so far in the new home. It just keeps getting better. Wishing your son a Happy Birthday 🙏🎂🎈🎈 🎉🥳♥️♥️
Merina: I can totally relate. I have a bad back & have had several surgeries. We just had to purchase a new bed too. We were blessed enough that we got a nectar, with a power base. Let me tell you, that base makes a major difference for me. I can relate about how great that first night feels, & to not wake up in agony the next morning is a miracle. God is so good! So glad you & Shane were able to do this for yourselves. May God continue to bless you all everyday! Love you girlfriend! ❤❤
I am so happy for you getting a new sleeping system. Back pain is no joke ; I have had Sciatica for years, so I know what you’re going through. Sweet dreams and restful sleep to you. Love you guys(; take care.❤️🙏🏽
Have you considered using the library as your primary source of books? It’s the best! I made the switch a few years ago & couldn’t be happier! It’s FREE, supports your community & city , helps with carbon footprint(most importantly), and allows you to have all that space back in your house! You can rent the same book as many times as you want it if you want to re-read the same one over the years! They also have Libby which is free audio books you can rent. Amazing!!!
Always wash your new sheets and after you wash the sheets spray disinfectant spray on your your mattress and run your pillows in the dryer then spray the pillows with disinfectant spray
Beautiful!! I love your bedroom!! You will hear many remedies for your cystic pain, caused usually by inflammation, I used to have it so bad, I couldn't walk, yoga stretching helped, and laying on the floor with my legs on the couch, a pillow between my legs as a slept, or layed over my husband 😆. I will pray for your healing. Much love friend.
Merina, yes the green foam headboard was cute… but my favorite couple is growing up. I’m watching it before my eyes and it brings such a huge smile on my face and heart. You have come so far from back then in your single wide mansion…you are truly one couple that deserves the world and I see how you are truly grateful for any upgrade you do, it’s not taken for granted like so many of us do, and yes I’m ncluding myself…I’m learning in my seasoned years to be grateful for any milestone nowadays. Congratulations 😊and I’m glad it’s helping with the back as well. I use to have back problems so I know the feeling with the sciatic pain 🩷🩷🩷💙💙💙
I have fibromyalgia, 2 bulging discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative scoliosis, and bursitis in both hips. I highly recommend a memory foam mattress topper. It helps tremendously! We have a king size bed with a mattress that does have some memory foam in it, but not enough for me. My husband likes it as is, so we put a twin size memory foam on my side (we have a king size bed), and we left his side alone. The one thing about memory foam is that you have to lift yourself up when switching positions. Slick sheets help with that, but the memory foam helps me so much, I don't care! If this new mattress doesn't help enough, get the memory foam topper!
You may find the slats pop out. If they do you can add bracing straps that go around the outside of the metal frame side to side to prevent bowing. If it becomes a problem ( ours did) we drilled holes in the frame and used thick hardboard sheets to replace the wraps.lasyed years
🌺🤗 I have back issues also. I recommend when getting up off bed turn on side and push up with arm then sit up straight before attempting to get up. Learned it from rehab after injury at work. When you get in the car, make sure you sit down with legs out and turn in bringing legs in one at a time. You will notice the difference. Love y'all.
Congrats on the new bed and thank God your having only minimal pain now. It’s probably from moving everything around getting the beds set up. I can’t wait to see the finished room and the girls room!!! Happy Birthday Cammie!!! BLESSINGS and PRAYERS for yours and your entire family in 2025!!!
Just a tip. Don't block your floor register you want to circulate the air in your mobile home. Amazon has magnetic air & heat vent reflectors for floor register. 2 pack for $ 9.99. Your bed looks amazing.
It's such a shame that you don't have an "office" space out of your room where you can have all the books and the desk with the computer and figures showing. Love the bed! 😉
Prayers to all who were affected by the tragedy in New Orleans and New York.
I saw it on the news, absolutely terrible. My heart and prayers go out to everyone. Karen
Love your new bed! Girl, do you realize you have 126,000 subscribers!!!! I have been with you since pretty much the beginning and I am so proud of you! You are a blessing!
I was just looking at that! May many more join the Merina community! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Many blessings for you, Shane and the kiddos this new year - 2025!
The first video I watch on this channel was the one you were talking about your life and your past and all the things you weren’t proud of…
@mo0nstonegirl She is awesome She has a gift
I have been since like her 4th video .. I love it all
Merina….have you thought at all about turning one full wall in your living room that is part of the kitchen, into a full library wall so that you have a dedicated spot for all the books in the house? This would free up so much room in all the other rooms for you guys.
Yeah and then make a ladder wall like a library. Awesome. That is what I would do if I had 2 living rooms.
Oh my gosh I absolutely love that idea!!!!!
@@lynanneconnors2688 That's an awesome idea
@@lynanneconnors2688 I was thinking the exact thing!!!
“It’s because it’s Sateen!” 😂 I’m dying!!! 27:34
The places where your supposed to spend money is your bed and your shoes. I’m so PROUD OF YOU…. The DIY. Can wait your rest can not. ❤❤
Good advice. I’d add pots and pans.
I am grateful you are financially able to care for yourself beyond the basics. You have worked so hard. Congratulations to you and Shane.
Always wash your bedding before you use it. It has chemicals on the sheets. That’s why it smells bad. I am so happy you slept good
Yes agree I was my clothes under clothes any where I purchase
yes
I was taught by my mom an RN that u always wash anythin u buy new must be washed before u wear it or sleep in it..😢
Detergent is chemicals .......
This!!! Absolutely has chemicals on them!
Remember to rotate your mattress monthly or every two months
I rotate my bed every time I change my sheets.
@@alicekuehl1025 Easier said than done with these memory foam mattress. It's like wrestling like a dead whale.
Me too. 😁
I was going to say that! Hopefully she will pay attention to this comment, Because I know she gets overwhelmed with comments! God bless!!
This morning God called my Sister in-law home our family can use lots of prayers 😢
The second livingroom would be great as a dining room. I’ve always loved tables and decorating the centerpiece.
Considering they don’t have any place to eat as a family, that would be a smart choice.
Sweetie, get you a six sided mattress protector for your new mattress. It will keep your mattress like new, no dust or dog hair. I swear by mattress protectors.
Love you guys
Mattress protectors make all the difference!
What do you mean by 6 sided?
@@meganfitzpatrick1019 "6 sided" mattress protectors completely enclose the mattress and have a zipper
@@thefarmista thank you! That makes sense! 🙂
I feel like our bedrooms should be our sanctuary for us and our spouse... you guys need that too. Can't wait to see the make over in your bedroom. Love your videos
Shane washing the sheets made my night. So glad you had a better night sleep ! I know the feeling. As always I love and am always so excited for your videos
@@KwosBlessedLife you are so blessed to have a wonderful husband and wonderful children but you definitely had a lot to do with that... I'm proud of you and I'm glad that you guys are financially able to do better 💟
Thanks! Placed this back in your envelope!! Love your new bed!! I remember getting a new bed / mattress that wasn’t used ( had its purpose though so grateful ) But whoa it feels good to be able to upgrade! I was married around 8 years before that happen. With kiddos and life it can take the back burner and yes our Backs do too!! 🎉but congratulations! Enjoyed the video
FRIEND!!!!! This is such a kind gesture! Thank you so much for thinking of me and my family! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ It does feel so good to upgrade!
To protect your mattresses, buy mattress covers for all mattresses and a memory-foam mattress cover doesn't hurt either. Pillow protection covers for all pillows too.
Fun fact when putting on sheets... If your facing the bed (looking towards the headboard) the tag goes either upper left or bottom right corner...no more struggling to figure out sides and top..
This! Such a helpful tip!
Yea the last 2 sets we bought have a tag in middle of and says top or bottom
YES! This was a game changer for me. The brand I buy always puts the tag in the same place, so this helped
me a LOT.
@@smokie5126mine too, and I love them!
Merina, you looked so pretty with your ponytail draped over your shoulder hanging down in front! Just had to let you know!!! Keep warm guys, we're supposed to get hit with bad weather too! Prayers for everyone and prayers for NO power blackouts!!!
Opening the mattresses is like not knowing what's going to happen when you open a can of biscuits or cinnamon rolls. LOL
I had years of back pain, injuries, etc & ended up with a fusion , ( not saying this will happen to you) my best tip is to find a pillow that you can stand and put it between your knees if you are a side sleeper, our under them if you are a back sleeper. It took me a while to get used to it. It actually takes pressure off your spine. I didn't get to 66 and not learn a thing or two. 😂
Merina please make sure you are drinking water. I'm terrible about it and when I get dehydrated my lower back hurts so so bad. When I chug a few waters it goes away. I'm sure it's my kidney's yelling at me. ❤ I hope your new bed helps you out.
Good call on washing those new sheets, Shane lol They spray fabrics with chemicals to deter moths, bugs, mice... from getting into them while in storage.
Just an fyi,FYI, my daughter had a bed similar to your and a bag mattress , I went and got plywood and put under the mattress for better support than the little slats. The little areas with no support were not like a box spring.
The reason they are slatted is for air circulation...otherwise they "can" mildew. Just make sure you check the bottom of your mattress periodically! Would hate for that to happen...they are too darn expensive. Blessings!
It’s time for you guys to remodel that room. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!!!
My twin sister and I slept in the same bed our entire childhood. We even got our first apartment together and shared a bed because we could only afford a one bedroom apartment 🤣 it’s a twin thing. We had horrible separation anxiety when she got married and moved out ❤ I love my sis. Such a great memory. Love y’all. Hope it doesn’t get too cold down there.
OMG I see this happening with my girls!!! ❤❤❤
Love that you are making reading real books a priority. There's nothing like turning a page. I love my kindle, but a book is a friend. If I don't like the book enough to read it again, I repurpose or donate it. Repurpose? Yes, art projects, scrap paper, a page for setting a paint brush on... Repurpose!!!
Furniture Sliders! My back and neck is falling apart so when I wanted to continue moving my furniture around, (especially when I lived alone some years ago), I bought some really good, sturdy furniture sliders for carpet and non carpeted floors. But over time now my back has gotten worse, I’ve used a small crow bar to push furniture up to slide the sliders underneath. Those sliders save so much time and pain. Moving a hundred pound tv stand and storage goes flying across the room! Best thing too is you don’t have to unload dressers, tv stands, dressers, etc. My husband hates to see me or hear that I’ve moved furniture but the glider sliders are truly a back saver. My bones are getting worse though so I best figure out where everything is going to stay permanently soon! Lol. Glad your new bed loved your body because it also saves your sanity. We eventually got a king bed but also it raises head and foot. I can’t sit up straight too long (too much pressure and compression on the spine and hips) but I can use it at 45 degree and such, but less degree is better. And yes, weight does factor in for back aches and pulls. I’ve got at least 40 more pounds to drop. No it won’t solve my bone problem but it will relieve some or a lot of the pain it does contribute too. Btw, you look to have loss some poundage yourself! Great job girl!
I’m so glad you washed the sheets before sleeping on them!! That awful smell was most likely chemicals, and it’s not good for you to sleep on them & breathe that in…..so, the moral of the story is: always wash new sheets before sleeping on them!! Congratulations on your new bed, I love it! Happy new year to you all 🩷
I spent a pretty penny on a really good memory foam bed. It cost me about $1500 and its going on 11 years and still looks brand new and was a heaven sent for my back. I have zero pain. I've even laid in bed for a week once when I was really sick and my back never hurt: ❤❤❤
Do tell the brand please
I have a "sleep number that hubby and I bought in 2015. It's still just like new, it's perfect for us. We did not buy the bottom part though, just put it on plywood. The saleslady told us that if we weren't buying the bottom piece, to do this. It cost around 1400$ in 2015. I think price has come down.
I bought a queen size memory foam in 2008 that was $1,000 it's a Sealy no spring, it is guaranteed until 2028 and is still like new.
Best purchase I ever made.
I paid 1700 for one three years ago but the previous set was 16+ years old and I’m old lol
Hi Merina and Shane, that’s a really nice headboard, frame, and mattress. Hope your back continues to feel better Merina. Happy Birthday Cammy!🎂
16:33 the snow covered trees while your cleaning your room is so epic and beautiful ❤️ what a view while you and Shane do all this work.
Hi! Just wanted to tell you that I struggled with sciatica for a good six months until someone told me about the tennis ball method. Just take a tennis ball and place it right at the top of your butt crack and lay on top of it. It's going to hurt like heck but slowly increase the time you lay on it. You might start to feel a little numb but keep doing it. The ball helps spread your vertebrae so that the nerves can be relaxed! It took me about two weeks and then I never had trouble again! Give it a try
Yes, I have the “Miracle Balls” and use them all over my back, shoulders, neck. Once the muscles let go and relax around the ball, the pain is gone! I also put a pull-up bar in a doorway and hang from it. Incredible. At first I could only hang 15 seconds. Now I hang two minutes! Fixed my back.
Thank you! I’m so going to do this right now! ❤❤❤
So interesting, thank you!
I’m so glad you got a new mattress! I hope your back starts feeling better! One thing you can do is rotate your mattress every so often when you change your sheets! It will help your mattress wear more evenly! Happy New year friend!
Marina. I have sciatic nerve and even last night which was Friday. I woke up. I’ll wake up about four in the morning and my hip and my leg going down. My leg hurts so bad that I have to get up and take Tylenol and walk around until that Tylenol kicks in and then go back to bed and it’s awful. Some days are worse than another so I know what you’re going through. I hope it gets better with this new bed and I love you guysand have a blessed day.❤❤
I watch this the day you put it out and didn’t remember if I commented. I am so happy for you that you got a new bed. You are going to feel so much better. You deserve it. You're a hard-working mama and Shane's a hard-working husband and to rest and feel good makes such a game changer in a person's life. I love your bedroom. Your look so nice you and Shane deserve a place that just feels like a place of refuge and rest at the end of the day.
I'm SO glad you washed your sheets, first. I was cringing, I'm sorry! 💕
You'll need to wash the mattress pad, too 💕💓💕
Glad your back is better!!! 💕
I raised 3 children in a single wide mobile home, and the best advice I was ever given for storage and organization was to go vertical as tall as you can because there is more room that way. I hope this small bit of advice helps you with anything you may need it for. I hope great things for you and your family in the coming year. Love all your videos!!!
I have been looking at new bedroom sets for hubby & I. Idk you were sleeping on a full size. I'm a big girl too. We have a queen size bed. You must've been very cozy. I'm glad your back is better. Thanks for the bed info. Please keep us informed on the bed/mattress. I'm on an envelope system, too. God Bless You All 💖
Purging always makes me feel soooo good! I told my husband the best therapy i had was renting a dumpster and just tossing things in the trash. We just moved into my husbands grandparents house 2 weeks ago. We purged before the move and as I unbox i toss more.
Shane got a haircut! Looks very nice. I liked the old cut, too. Guess he was right. You were just in tears cause you couldn't believe he was yours.😅 You two seem to have a great time together.
He is so handsome. Moreover, he is so sweet. I love looking at him looking at Merina. He is such a child of the KING.
I will be praying that your back gets better Marina I know what that pain feels like I've got Osteoarthritis at the bottom of my back it goes in my hip down my leg which kicks sciatica weekly.I'm so happy you've got a new mattress. Thank you God for providing for this dear couple.❤
Love your new bed and bedding too. It turned out really nice. Yes, I rotate my bed once a month. That will help keep the mattress feel even . The girls beds looks nice in their room. The kiddos are growing up so fast. Sending much to ya’ll stay warm & safe.
The intervention has me laughing so much.
Been there and my husband had to tell me to take it easy too. It’s nice to have someone to who has your back . Literally has your back!
Merina! If you ever would, you should consider making a depop, poshmark etc. I would love to purchase books,decor,clothing, etc. anything you no longer use/want & that could help you purge your house as well as make some extra $! 😊 your book collection is amazing 😍
So pleased you've had a good night's sleep and woke refreshed instead of in pain Merina. And your new bed looks lovely, can't wait to see the girls room all sorted round for them, there gonna love it. See you guy's next time, take care beautiful people...🥰🇬🇧🐾🐾❄️⛄
just a suggested (something I did till I got my new floor) is rip up the old carpet live with the mobile flooring until you can get the new flooring. You will breathe easier for sure.
Im gonna say this again! Im so proud of yall! Yall are amazing couple and great parents!
Girl, this makes me happy on SO many levels! I’m ready for y’all’s suite to be transformed.
I have ocd bed issues, so please forgive my need to give my opinions. So happy you got a new bed….it’s 1/3 of your life!
I only buy really nice white sheets. They get softer as they age and last forever. White can be bleached unlike colored sheets. They also give the “luxury” look.
I suggest Shane reinforces under the mattress with either more slats or even plywood. It will make the mattress last longer. I couldn’t tell what kind of mattress you got, but we always buy the kind that can be flipped over. Some mattresses have a faux box spring underneath so you can’t. But regardless, rotate your mattress every month. Just remember when the first of the month comes around, rotate the mattress. Even if you can only switch it on one side. If you can flip it, you get four changes! This will also help the life of the mattress.
I also recommend you buy a mattress topper asap. This added three or four inches will really help your body and you can replace it more easily (cheaper) than a mattress. Amazon has them. The reviews are helpful. This is a very important thing for heavier people. I’m married to someone twice my weight! Although, when he is carnivore, he drops a lot.
I think the tan headboard and miscellaneous shades of blue would be beautiful together. Or chocolate walls for a moody room with a striped, plaid, or print duvet cover. The cover could bring in a third color….blue or burgundy, maybe.
You might look on RUclips for how the Scandinavians make their beds! It’s a thing! They use two duvet-covered comforters which overlap in the middle to make the bed but then each person has their own for sleeping! There’s no more pulling the blankets and each person can bundle up or throw them aside as needed. They don’t use top sheets because the duvet cover is a sheet and easily washed. The Drummer is a big guy. When we did this, life improved! I put a print sheet over top for color and protection from dog paws.
I also have a cover sheet for each season. I just love to put the seasonal sheet and a throw and two decorative pillows on the bed four times a year. It makes me happy.
Praying for restful sleep and no more backaches for you.
XOjennyinseattle
Good advice my husband is 21 stone he damages the mattress and base on his side, he’s just very tall and big man I love him so much ❤
Always always always wash your sheets so before sleeping in them..
Thank you, Shane !!
You both are beautiful and we love you .. Jesus loves you more.. thank you for being you and happy New Year’s beautiful people
I love that bed. Love, love, love. You and Shane are amazing team! And I love your creative talent--loved that homemade headboard years ago...you keep it real for the real people in the world!! Oh, and I don't wash my clothes or sheets before using...only my kitchen towels.
Dollar tree foam board headboard 😉 remember it like it was yesterday ✌🏻
We got an OG up in here!! 😂😂😂❤❤
haha shane was funny about the smell of the new sheets. I am the same way with new sheets or clothes, I have to wash them before using them! Your new bed looks amazing and I am so happy that you are getting better sleep!
Hey Y'all. FYI covering the floor vent with the bed can cause A LOT of problems with your HVAC and cause mold problems
Invest in a quality mattress. Foam and memory foam ware out fast.you need a hybrid mattress. They make mattresses for heavier people. That’s what I have and it’s 10 years old, and still like new.
Happy New Year! The bed looks gorgeous! Much relieved you washed the sheets first. Fabrics entering your home should always be cleaned/laundered before use. There are chemicals on the fabric and you could otherwise bring various bugs, etc in. Same with getting rid of paper sacks and boxes -- perfect places for bugs to hide out and emerge from. ❤
Marina always wash new sheets. Happy belated birthday Cami
Merina is not 3 yrs old. C’mon, show respect.
@@csunflower9You’d be surprised how many people do not know that they should launder all textiles before using them.
I am so proud of you for getting a nice bed. Making your bedroom cozy is so important. Marriage counselors say that should be the nicest room in the house. Your marriage is so important.
Next I think you should get anvelope started for all new pillows. Your pillows look flat and bad. It’s important to wash them too.
You look nice in different clothes and more put together. Way to go!!!
That Bed is so purdy! ❤Multiple mattress pad covers are best.Many will leak through to mattress if anything sits on it.If your house like mine dogs or babies getting sick in the night drinks spilled over..it will save your mattress, because a mattress is an investment. You want to protect it!
Can't wait to see your full make over when you're able to do it. I hope the new bed y'all got helps with the pain relief. I've suffered with sciatica pain in past I know what your feeling love and prayers to y'all. ❤️
Girlfriend if you don't have one you must get a knee pillow that goes between your knees if you are a side sleeper it helps with the sciatica. Also 15 mins heat before you lay down and if you can get voltarol gel (diclofenac) it's a life saver. Put it on your back before sleep
EXACTLY!!! I have sciatica on both sides and a knee pillow is my saving grace
@DbleP111 ouch I'm glad something eases it a bit. I have found diclofenac eases the biting ache
No lye, between the old mattress going bad. And ordering a mattress threw Wayfair. Which was a nightmare for months! I slept on the floor for 8 years. The floor was great for the back. But it became too hard to get off the floor. I then became disabled. Finally, I got a good mattress. Now I feel human. So I know how you feel. A mattress can make your day or not. I'm so happy for you guys. Happy sleeping! ❤
Celebrating this win with you!!! I love the bed!!! Sooooo Much! It all worked out for all of you guys the twins will have a better fit for them and you will finally be able to rest and wake up without tears!!! Great choice with making this a priority!!!Wishing you and Shane and all kiddos and fur babies a wonderful New Year full of blessings, health, prosperity, friendship and love!!!
My most favorite night! A Merina night!!!!! Yayyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank Goodness you washed them. I bought my Mother sheets from Walmart, Better Homes and Gardens. I went to put them on her bed and when I shook the bottom sheet out there was a large dirty perspiration stain right in the middle. My brother got sheets and their were white stains near the top. ALWAYS WASH YOUR SHEETS AND TOWELS PRIOR TO USE.
I would have taken them back. Yuck!
This!!!
Congratulations on your new bed and bedding. So glad that y’all washed the sheets before putting them on the new mattress.
That’s a nice bed. You may want to put some plywood under your mattress. I’m speaking from experience. I bought a bed similar in style, particularly the framing. The slats didn’t hold up. I’m single and a plus size. The plywood helped fortify the frame. Love your videos ❤
U can use that little cutter the matress came with, to open envelopes too!😃
So happy you was able to get this ! Yall deserve it !! ❤️❤️❤️
I cross stitch and always put my fabric that I'm stitching in a zip lock bag to keep stain from happening. Then you can put the bag in the box. Also, always wash your hand before you get it out to work on.
That's a really nice new bed that you and Shane got for you guys! I hope that the new mattress continues making your back feel so much better. Happy birthday, Cammy!! 🎂🎉
Love your new bed! Glad you got one instead of waiting… Happy Birthday Cami! Love the decluttering! ❤
Hey Marina, nice bed nice headboard, beautiful draws. I’m hoping your back is much better now. I have a bad back ache and so bad. Had to go in the hospital. Thank you God I’m good now but I can’t wait to see another video. Love you guys. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Get a small pillow or flatter cushion (you can buy proper ones) and sleep with it between your knees when you are on your side. This aligns and supports your spine. I get sciatica, it’s painful. Hope the new mattress helps your back pain. ❤. Karen.
Oh my gosh!!! I have been dealing with sciatica for months, myself! I have been doing chiropractics (which helps me to not be locked up), and hanging on an inversion table (which helps decompress the pressure off the nerve), and finally have been doing specific moves that help release the nerves. I will send you a link to that.
Love Shane’s hair! Amazing
Sateen is a combo of cotton and polyester, usually 50/50. You want all cotton sheets, they breathe! Any polyester doesn't 💕
That’s a very nice bed and you deserve to not wake up in pain. I’m happy for you ❤
Hi Merina, Shane, all kiddos and pets. You have come so far in the new home. It just keeps getting better. Wishing your son a Happy Birthday 🙏🎂🎈🎈 🎉🥳♥️♥️
Try putting a sheet of plywood on your side or the 6&8 inch mattress toppers that are made like a fitted sheet like sleeping on a fluffy pillow cloud.
Congratulations on the new bed. It will make the world of difference.
Merina: I can totally relate. I have a bad back & have had several surgeries. We just had to purchase a new bed too. We were blessed enough that we got a nectar, with a power base. Let me tell you, that base makes a major difference for me. I can relate about how great that first night feels, & to not wake up in agony the next morning is a miracle. God is so good! So glad you & Shane were able to do this for yourselves. May God continue to bless you all everyday! Love you girlfriend! ❤❤
My Temper Pedic was a game changer for me Happy Birthday Cammy, you are a joy!
I am so happy for you getting a new sleeping system. Back pain is no joke ; I have had Sciatica for years, so I know what you’re going through. Sweet dreams and restful sleep to you. Love you guys(; take care.❤️🙏🏽
Have you considered using the library as your primary source of books? It’s the best! I made the switch a few years ago & couldn’t be happier! It’s FREE, supports your community & city , helps with carbon footprint(most importantly), and allows you to have all that space back in your house! You can rent the same book as many times as you want it if you want to re-read the same one over the years! They also have Libby which is free audio books you can rent. Amazing!!!
Always wash your new sheets and after you wash the sheets spray disinfectant spray on your your mattress and run your pillows in the dryer then spray the pillows with disinfectant spray
Beautiful!! I love your bedroom!!
You will hear many remedies for your cystic pain, caused usually by inflammation, I used to have it so bad, I couldn't walk, yoga stretching helped, and laying on the floor with my legs on the couch, a pillow between my legs as a slept, or layed over my husband 😆.
I will pray for your healing. Much love friend.
Merina, yes the green foam headboard was cute… but my favorite couple is growing up. I’m watching it before my eyes and it brings such a huge smile on my face and heart. You have come so far from back then in your single wide mansion…you are truly one couple that deserves the world and I see how you are truly grateful for any upgrade you do, it’s not taken for granted like so many of us do, and yes I’m ncluding myself…I’m learning in my seasoned years to be grateful for any milestone nowadays. Congratulations 😊and I’m glad it’s helping with the back as well. I use to have back problems so I know the feeling with the sciatic pain 🩷🩷🩷💙💙💙
Rotating your mattress will keep it from getting uneven wear, about once a month or every couple months will do the trick 😊
I have fibromyalgia, 2 bulging discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative scoliosis, and bursitis in both hips. I highly recommend a memory foam mattress topper. It helps tremendously! We have a king size bed with a mattress that does have some memory foam in it, but not enough for me. My husband likes it as is, so we put a twin size memory foam on my side (we have a king size bed), and we left his side alone. The one thing about memory foam is that you have to lift yourself up when switching positions. Slick sheets help with that, but the memory foam helps me so much, I don't care! If this new mattress doesn't help enough, get the memory foam topper!
You may find the slats pop out. If they do you can add bracing straps that go around the outside of the metal frame side to side to prevent bowing. If it becomes a problem ( ours did) we drilled holes in the frame and used thick hardboard sheets to replace the wraps.lasyed years
🌺🤗 I have back issues also. I recommend when getting up off bed turn on side and push up with arm then sit up straight before attempting to get up. Learned it from rehab after injury at work. When you get in the car, make sure you sit down with legs out and turn in bringing legs in one at a time. You will notice the difference. Love y'all.
Look at you wearing a matching lounge/day time outfit😊 Looks great❤
Get a mattress protector too
Sateene is a polished fabric mormally cotton. There is sizing snd finish on the fabric so yes its good to wash them first.
Always wash everything fabric before wearing or using it. They put all kinds of stuff on it.
Congrats on the new bed and thank God your having only minimal pain now. It’s probably from moving everything around getting the beds set up. I can’t wait to see the finished room and the girls room!!! Happy Birthday Cammie!!! BLESSINGS and PRAYERS for yours and your entire family in 2025!!!
You two are awesome. I’m so happy for you. I pray for health and continued happiness for you and your family ❤❤❤❤
Girl.....its about time!!! So glad u got a other bed!!!❤❤❤ it makes all the difference!!! Love the color to❤❤❤
Just a tip. Don't block your floor register you want to circulate the air in your mobile home. Amazon has magnetic air & heat vent reflectors for floor register. 2 pack for $ 9.99. Your bed looks amazing.
Happy Birthday Camie, have a fun day!!🎉🎉🎉💕💕💕💕
It's such a shame that you don't have an "office" space out of your room where you can have all the books and the desk with the computer and figures showing. Love the bed! 😉
The new bed looks awesome. I do remember when you made your DIY headboard. That seems like so long ago!!