Unwind & Recharge: My Sunday Night Routine as a Single Mom
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- On Sunday Nights I try to unwind and recharge with a routine. But as a single parent it is extremely difficult to keep up with these habits. WE ARE TRYING THOUGH! This is how I spend my evening after the kiddo is asleep.
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❤I'm half Korean... so my Mom has a sink size Bucket rectangle shape... she keeps that in the sink with soapy water. And you wash the dishes in the sink... then when time to rinse, Dump dirty water out, rinse dishes and hang up to dry. Clean up the bucket if dirty with food, fill up with hot water and dawn again. It helps so much especially if you need your sink... just lift up the bucket of dirty dishes, do what you need to do and out the bucket back down into sink. In Korea, they didn't have big sinks or tubs for that matter, they used several buckets. Hope this helps and makes sense ❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I got a sink bucket from Walmart
@cynthiac2558 yes I have a rubber maid bucket.
It's hard finding homes for everything when you downsize. Be patient. One box at a time.
For washing dishes, get a dishpan to sit on the counter to wash, then rinse in the sink.
Oooooo that's a great idea!
@@SimplyLibbyt Amazon has collapsible dish basins with a drain plug. They're great.
I think you are doing a good job at your new place. One thing at a time.
I appreciate that ❤️
All you need is one weekend to yourself to get that living room whipped into shape❣️
YES! 😂 I've been away from home almost every weekend! Gah!
Here in Germany Most kitchens only have one sink. I Just pile Up the dirty dishes one the Counter or use a Tub to Put them in before I start cleaning them. (Totally OT: German auto-correct does very weird Things to english words... I Hope I found and corrected all of them).
Same in the UK; a single sink and a washing up bowl 😊
Girl, I feel you! I didn’t want to do my dishes tonight after a long work week…. But did I want to wake up to them??? Nope, si I tackled the chore! My future self will appreciate it! Hallelujah! I’m with you, get it done, even if you don’t want to, fight the flesh and conquer it!!
Awesome! Go Libby X3! Fill up your sink with hot soapy water. Wash all your dishes first and place them back on the counter. Drain and rinse the sink. Fill sink with clean hot water and rinse your washed dishes! It's so easy for people who are fortunate enough to not have experienced mental health issues to say "Just do it!" Or "It's taking too long" have no idea just how hard it is to complete even simple things. It's not that we dont want to do it, it's finding the mental and physical strength to do it! ❤❤❤❤❤
PREACH! GURL PREACH! I am 66 and struggle exactly like Libby. I, too, just moved into a place with simliar issues. Until one has walked in our shoes experiencing paralyzing depression..they have ZERO to say. " Shoulding" on someone is a form of control. The way THEY think you should do something. " Shoulds" can also be victimizing statements. They are also unsolicited advice. These types of folks " should" keep their opinions to themselves. A better way to suggest something might sound like " I am so proud of you for making some headway. I hope it helps you feel good about yourself and accomplishment(s). Hope this gives you a feeling of calm and peace. Just my humble suggestion, have you thought about where you might store your box contents? I know you are short on storage. You are doing great. Inch by inch. Not mile by mile. Go you! " 🌻 ~♡~
You got that right!
It looks like the kitchen stuff is the bulk of it, so i would priortise that. And in such a small space ( my space is similar) , the self discipline to take out packing stuff & recycling the day of, makes it tidier & i feel more on top of life. Clutter makes me feel mentally scattered.
No negativity from me. I believe you are doing your best. You're very busy and are at least doing what you can when you can. 😊🎉❤
You're the best! I appreciate that! ❤️
Remain in the presence of your peace within, all will fall into place in the right time. There is no race, slow and steady, little bits grow to big changes. Remember to love you first and your heart will expand out into your space. You are so amazing and strong Libby, you're beautiful. 💜✨️
I wish that I lived nearby so that I could come and help you organise, but even for me , I think living in England 🏴 is a little too far for a visit 😂. Sending love and prayers.
You are doing just fine.
Thank you! I needed to hear that 😭
I do my dishes as I go along, while making my meals. Everything is washed and put away before I even eat, then there are only the dishes i used to eat off of. Very quick and easy and no dishes left in the sink.
Hi Libby, I just learned this. I found out that fridges collect water somewhere. From defrosting and whatnot. Some old fridges have a tray underneath for that purpose. It could be that the dirty water from previous cleaning is collected and was never emptied. Or there is a little door you have to lift up at the bottom, unscrew the cap and empty the hose. If so, prepare a container to collect the stinking water.
Take the boxes out!!! I will make a huge difference and also room for the table at the same time. Next make the table because it will feel so much more like a home. hugs
Love your efforts no matter whatever small..keep it up Girl😊❤
I moved almost 2 yrs ago and I still have a while room (office) that is still a mess and not unpacked. So don’t feel so bad about it taking time to get it all done. Time is what we have and no one said it all had to be done in one day. Libby, you do what you can and one step at a time.
Well said do whats best for you libby ,your doing good❤
@@sued616 thank you
Hi Libby, I'm a fairly new subscriber and I enjoy your videos. 😊 Regarding your sink issue - I grew up with a sink like that, and we put a dishpan on one side to hold the soapy water, and rinsed the dishes on the other side. Your sink looks pretty small,but I think you could find something that will work at Dollar Tree. At least if it doesn't work for you, you only spent $1.35. 😅 You're doing great. I'm 62, my "kids" are in their 20's, and I still don't do dishes every day, and the stove even less. I also have adhd, diagnosed in my 40's. I knew you liked crystals! Just had a feeling. I like them, too. I get the Inked Goddess Creations box. ❤ Your apartment looks cute, it's going to be so comfy, pretty, and homey when you're done unpacking. Take your time and go easy on yourself. I've been in my present home almost 5 years and still have boxes I haven't unpacked, lol! Ok, I'm still catching up on your earlier videos, will go do that. I've missed some of the very recent ones, too. Sending you good intentions!
One of my favorite things I did for my small kitchen is I got a basket 12x12 for on top of the frig. That is where we put our snacks. It looks nice and also controls how many snacks we have.
Youre doing great ❤ i think you should set up the storage furnitures next so you can empty the boxes 😅 perhaps start with an office area, set up a table and lets go ❤️✨ send you energy and motivation 🍀✨
That's a great plan!! ❤️
My mental health could not deal with the living room. I packed moved and unpacked my entire house in two days. It’s interesting to see how we all handle things so much differently.
Small apartment life hack: I used either one of the pots or pans for my soapy water or large bowl; if the sink was big enough I got a plastic basin front dollar tree and used for my soap water. Hope that helps
I had a sink like this and I got a rectangle shape tub like they give out at the hospital and used it as a dish pan in the sink and then couldvwash and rinse the dishes. You are doing great. It will feel better with your table set up.
Making progress with one day at a time and one thing at a time 😊❤
A little at a time. Moving is so much work and people here who are saying you should be set up by now probably haven’t had much experience with moving. Take your time and do what you can as you can. You’re doing great!! ❤
You are too kind 😭 its a lot for 1 human who is juggling a million new things to " just do it." Like, I'm trying 😂
Or they don't have kids, lol!
@@NYCHFANexactly! 👏
Your skin looks beautiful. I’m 59 and most people I meet and they ask my age, are telling me they never would guess that I am almost 60, they say 45, but I think I definitely look 50…. So I do use face care and try to wash my face before I go to bed, but there are nights where I’m not in the mood to wash my face, but I really don’t wear “makeup”… I use a moisturizer and tinted sunscreen on my face every day (I wash my face in the shower every day) but not at night 😩
Do one thing a day. Now if I could just follow my own advice! 😊 I have lots to clean up here. My back slows me way down and then I get piles of stuff that needs to be put away. I feel ya!
Imnso happy that youtube is helping you stay accountable and motivating you to keep going! That warms my heart. ❤ whatever it takes, you're doing great!! ❤
Thank you for motivating me to eat. Lately I cant seem to make myself eat until i find a relaxing video to watch and feel like im hanging out with someone. Thank you for being that someone today. Great job resetting. For small sink, we use a wash basin, that way you can put the dirty in a bin on the counter and the clean in the sink to be rinsed. hope that helps
Ok, you got me, yes I'm a crystals person too 🤭 and that box looked perfect for you, with gems for clarity, healing your heart&relationships, and protection included! 😍 Pretties!!
So proud of you for all you've accomplished, both in your new place and for yourself, kiddo and pup! 💗👏
I’ve missed ya. I was glad to see the notification that you had posted. You’re doing well dear on the your apartment. Like you’ve always said “1 box/bag at a time”.
Thank you so much!! ❤️
You are doing very well with that you are handling. You should be proud!
Too funny. I love watching shows about cleaning to motivate me to clean! Even before RUclips, I'd watch Leave it to Beaver and I Love Lucy for the sheer cleaning motivation! Keep up the important work! 🎉💯🫠👍✨
You got this! My hubby and I moved 12 years ago into our rental home, we still have 17 boxes unpacked. We decided there home is in the garage!
Don’t get down on yourself! You’ve got a full plate and then some! You’re doing a great job. Baby steps are still moving forward beautiful! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
Kitchen looks great. One box or bag at a time and you will be done!
Ya know what helps motivate me sometimes is if a room is looking messy and needs work, picture how the room will look like when it’s all set up, decorated, and everything in its place. Then I want to get busy because I want to see it the way I pictured it.😊 Hope that is helpful.
When I’m not feeling motivated I’ll set a time for 5-10 minutes. That can get me started!
I love that you hummmm when you do things…. I sing, when hubby isn’t around, and I also speak out-loud… dishes are done, take that dirty floor, you are no more! Take that fridge, you are decluttered and clean, hear me scream!!! I am sure you don’t care about my rant, but I just wanted to share. 😂❤
Good morning sweetie I understand it takes time to unpack I’ve been there but you’re doing a fantastic job. Take care and enjoy your weekend ❤
I am new to your channel and love how real your videos are and I think you’re doing great with your move. Very smart to have the maze. Always lock your vehicle, sorry your car got broken into. Do you know your neighbors, always good to exchange phone numbers incase they see something when you’re at work or in case of an emergency.
God bless you and your sweet son.
Angry Orange it’s a bit spendy, but works miracles. I used it when my late senior dog started having accidents on the bedroom carpet.
I agree. Works great!
I love collecting rocks too
The kitchen is looking great, well done. The draining unit over the sink is brilliant but yes it’s small. I know a few suggested already but I think a basin would help. Take out the recycling every time you go out and it won’t feel like a big job then. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇♀️👏💪👍🙏💐🐶
You are doing a great job…moving to a new home is hard work, especially if you are doing most of the work yourself. You should be proud of what you have done so far!!❤️
Libby u got this one day at a time.moving is hard especially by yourself.God bless u and your so.n
I would love to come over and have a cup of tea and help you get organised ❤️😊 i love your videos x
I use my stove top to hold my dirty pans or pots (filled with soapy water) then I wash them at the end so there’s more room in the sink.
Wow new Libby video duringmy morning coffee ❤ this day starts prettygood 😅❤
Thanks
Thank you! ❤️❤️
Your kitchen looks great❤
I really love watching your videos. You're so down to earth. Thank you for opening your life up to us. 😊
Great job, soon it wril be over and done writh unpacking, but do it in your own way or what works best for you 😊
I like your blue protection device 😉
Big hugs from Denmark.
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I hope it's over soon! I'm tired of the boxes 😂😂
@@SimplyLibbyt
Yes, I totally understand that.
I hate unpacking to 😁👍
Less dishes equals less mess. The dishes don't get a chance to stack up if you only have a few each for you and your son. It really does make a huge difference!
I actually got rid of some plates, bowls, cups, and food storage containers about two weeks ago as I just didn’t need so many duplicates. Like I had 4 plates, well it’s just me, so got rid of two. Same with bowls. Makes my cabinets look nicer and easier to fit things nicely. And you are right, having less dishes means I keep on top of washing my dishes now 😊
I enjoy watching your videos so much I just subscribed to your channel 😊❤
Hello!! I suggest getting 2 plastic dish pans. I use one to wash & one to dip/rinse. It helps a lot, keeping all the dirty dishes organized & not having to constantly run the water. I also suggest dawn, power wash. You are doing great,keep pushing on!! ❤️
I'd fill the sink with soapy water and wash everything and stack it on the counter, empty the sink and refill with hot water and rinse. That's basically what I do at my house even with two sinks, but I keep a small dish drainer in my second sink so it's out of commission for rinsing. I don't do dish pans because I don't have an area to store them when they're not in use.
Thank you for the suggestions! I didn't even think of a dishpan 😂
@@SimplyLibbyt Dollar Tree has the white plasic dish pans for $1.25 each. Also you might want to get a plastic bin for the top of your refrigerator. You could put the snack items and other things you keep up there, so they won't fall off. Lightweight and easy to pick up. Reduces the amount of visual clutter too. Worth the $1.25 to me. I hope you get the cardboard out of the living room. Visual clutter must bring you down ever time you walk by that pile. It will give you more space in the room for your building projects. Good luck. Keep plugging away at it. ❤
You are so real and honest! 😁👍💓
So grateful you have the mace! As a solo gal, I have pepper spray and a tazer. Always best to be prepared! ❤
This is a beautiful video.
Really resetting.
Thank you for the company.
Goodnight (it's 11 pm right now = the perfect time for the night routine and swiftly to bed).
Cheers from Italy.
Dan 🧡
Awe, I'm so glad to hear this!! ❤️sleep well!
I really enjoy watching your videos, I like you're personality and with regards of your thought process (struggles, not doing something whilst knowing it would be a step forward) is familiar to me.. Having said that - I still believe (and experienced) is getting rid of stuff that is not absolutely necessary, really used all the time (not maybe one day in the future) is key. 3 boxes of office stuff is from the outside a good example.. Getting help from someone (with a clear view and voice) can be an awsome help. Best of luck.
You're doing a great job!
I love cystals ❤ xx
Ugh, our dryer broke at the beginning of the summer so we have been hang drying. It is sooooo miserable!! I am not cut out to be a homestead Mom!
Put an oscillating fan in front of your drying racks, if they are indoors. Gets the job done faster. 😊😉
@@NYCHFAN I wish I had room inside to dry them, but I did use this trick to finish off some towels inside that didn't get enough sunlight yesterday!
Have you considered putting most of the boxes into the rooms they belong in and that would give you space to build your table. Then as the urge hits you open one kitchen box at a time and put each item away. Just one box at a time to prevent getting overwhelmed. You will get there. 😊
I got the impression that the kitchen and bedroom are too small to put anything else in right now.
You’re awesome! You’ve got this! Sending much love and hugs!
Also: I’m angry on your behalf that the landlord won’t change the carpets to get rid of the cat urine smell! They should replace them for you. No one should have live with that smell, yuck. :-( ❤
Tell him that yall are allergic to cats and that smell is triggering yalls allergy get a linoleum or click type flooring put in
I agree, nobody deserves that. Continue to ask that the pad and carpet be changed. You are paying to stay there and it’s toxin to have that in your home.❤
Or at the very least have them professionally steam cleaned. That’s ridiculous!
I like your star & moon PJ's they are cute and my favorite color
I love rocks too! Always have 😊
I think your sink is bigger than mine. But I have a draining board on either side which makes so much difference and I have a washing up bowl in the sink for the hot soapy water and can rinse with the tap. I know you are short for space, but a washing up bowl makes a lot of sense and stacking the dirty dishes on the work top to the left of the sink means you don't have to contend with the sink full and will make washing up for frequently easier. You are doing good though. The kitchen reset was ideal for a Sunday night.
I loved the look on the dog's face when you put the second supper down. Not quiet believing it was happening. The ears were expressing a story all of their own.
I like some rocks. I have a bag of different coloured pieces of volcanic rock I collected on Tenerife up the volcano. The green ones are funky. And I love rose quartz. I have a big geode of amethyst too. In your box of new crystals, on the left at the front is a large flat white stone. It looks like it's been polished. I have a green one of the same shape and size. It has a little bit of a dip in it. If you hold it in your palm and rub your fingers and thumb over it's smooth cool surface it's very relaxing if you feel stressed or anxious. My nan bought it back from a holiday in Ireland for me. It was called something like a calming stone. I think that white one would work for you.
2:05 it does look better imho! Hope this week is going ok. One dang box at a dang time!
Very nice, Libby! All forward momentum is progress! Wish I had sone in my life, lol. I am so ashamed of my kitchen, all I can do is hide from it. I don't know where to get the motivation to get started. Is there a crystal for that?
I love how real you are! It’s very refreshing!
The worst part about having super sensitive noses...we smell everything... I am an apartment dweller and we smell our neighbors habits. It's so annoying. Love watching your videos. TFS❤❤
Yay you're doing a great job getting everything organized! Love the crystal box you bought. Hope you have the best weekend! Hugs. 🧡🧡🧡
Great job!! I agree w some of the others…get rid of the recycling/boxes!! Btw I tried the magic mind & think it’s helps w clarity & energy but the taste?😬😬 have u mixed it w anything to improve the taste?
I am scrolling watching other people clean instead of cleaning. It's Friday, time for a break.
I have crystals like tiger eye =protection,rose quartz,smokey quartz ,amathyst etc
I go to TJ Max for skincare. I get skincare that costs $20 to $30 at Walgreens for $6 to $8.
Thanks for the motivation to clean up))
You are welcome!! ❤️
I wish I was your neighbor; I'd be so into helping you organize.
When I had single sinks in past got small plastic pan like thing from Walmart in the same area as the dish drying racks ran my dishwater in it helps just idea
Really enjoyed this video 😊
Good job
Thanks!!
I had moved into an apartment that had pet pee spots. I used the same product as you but I dumped it on the carpet to make a puddle and left it for 30 minutes then soaked it up with towels and let it dry. Smell was gone! You gotta let it seep down to the mat and sub floor.
I am 100% doing this right now 😂 I've been so afraid to like mess up the carpet, but I can't keep cleaning it, so a puddle it is!
@@SimplyLibbytI was crawling around on my hands and knees smelling the carpet lol it was ridiculous but I had a one year old at the time and wasn't playing around. I didn't care if it did anything to the carpet because it already has pee spots lol
A time line might motivate you. Like an end goal, sat maybe Thanksgiving. This way it gives you something to work towards. Then you and Kelly can deck it out for Christmas. 😊❤
I use the throw away body washclothes or wipes as I call them. I get them at the dollar tree. You get 18 for $1.25. They don't always have them but when they do I get a few of them at a time.. They are a nice size. The brand name is Modess. I started using them when I did not have heat in the winter time and I was way too cold to get in the shower (I shower in cold water). I used the wipes and I feel they get you as clean as a washrag and soap. Now my shower does not work but I am moving anyway come this November. I have a manufactured double wide that I got dirt cheap. I do have to get a roof and windows but the windows will have to wait.
I use the Scrubzz brand and do like you when it's late and I don't want to shower. 😊
Another great video
Awe thank yoi!
You know to clean well❤
Recently I realized that I don't wash my face. I'm 31. I have children and I'm usually extremely stressed as a housewife but.. I don't think I really washed my face before that either. Has it been months since I washed my face? Maybe. Probably. Why am I like this
Ugh your car was broken into? Not sure I remember you mentioning that. I remember you getting a flat tire I think? That piece of security seems like a good thing to have!! Thanks for another video!! 🤗💕
Hey like one night when its just you like go all the boxes and then one night go through all the bags.or you can move everything over to one side of the room take everything that's out there where your dining room table is going to be and just move all that stuff over to one side.
Get some bag clips for open bags of chips and cookies. They will stay fresher.
I remember having a pepper spray that also shot out neon orange spray paint when I worked at a gas station like 20 years ago. Not sure if it’s legal (I only ever saw it in the back cases of bodega-type shops) but any would-be attacker would be left burning AND marked for police with it.
This one has like a UV dye to it! One of the selling point for me honestly lol
Opps, I forgot to say, maybe have a live while your unpacking. Helps to have people who will motivate you!
This is taking forever. Maybe you can get some help from friends or families. 😊
It's literally taking so long 😭 I've been gone every dang weekend. It's literally driving me crazy at this point lol
Some of that stuff should've been discarded or put in storage. It's too much stuff for a one bedroom. It's so dirty looking.
Libby you can just go through things when you have time being a single mom is a busy job
Yes!!
Honey stack your dirty dishes by size to one sode then you can fill sink with a bit saop and hot water and deal with one pile at a time and good idea pop your cutlery in first to soak while you doing,washing up can be quite relaxing you know xxLizzie 🏴
Try odoban! You have to let an enzyme dry on its own
The landlord should give you a credit or pay for a professional carpet cleaner. He should have changed them for you. It’s maddening how people take advantage of nice people or maybe because you’re a young single mom. You’re way nicer than me. Lol
Baking soda open in the fridge helps with odors. Your landlord is on my nerves. Lol
Libby the landlord should charge out the rug no matter what he did to clean it it probably in the mat underneath and the floor depending how long that sat before it was cleaned I would keep complaining,
And document it so he/she doesn't blame you for the smell when you leave. Per deposits aren't cheap, and this could be a way to keep everyone's.