Especially this year in 2020, when churches have been shut down because the government said that people can't worship God collectively but they can have a hoe down in the streets and open liquor stores.
Owen's got a pretty positive point of view. When things don't turn out the way they're supposed to? Be Creative and find another purpose for it. Hope he stays this way!
Thank you for that "5 minute" reminder! Currently setting my timer for 5 min and going to see what I can accomplish in that time. 🙌💕 Happy holidays, everyone!
Whenever I wash my face at night I use my face wipe when I'm done to just wipe up the sink from the day! You'd be surprised how clean this keeps the sink and how good they work!!
Thanks from the bottom of my heart for what you do! I struggle with depression and anxiety and when I start feeling overwhelmed I watch one of your motivational videos like this one and I suddenly feel better!
I can't thank you enough for the Dawn Powerwash...My uncle came to visit almost 4 years ago & I had the hardest time cleaning off the grease from the homemade chicken parm he made...I tried EVERYTHING I could that wouldn't ruin the stovetop. But a couple of sprays of the Dawn Powerwash & some elbow grease & my stove looked brand new! Thanks again 💘
Tip for kids bathroom, especially little kids: - Toothpaste dispenser - Hand soap dispenser You'll thank me for this. You'll save on toothpaste and hand soap because less is wasted and cleaning is easier as there isn't AS MUCH mess everywhere. Just instruct the kids ONE PUMP limit and I haven't had an issue, even with my 4 year old.
owen is all grown up and he is wearing glasses...when i started watching your videos you only have carson, then owen then the new house...so glad to see your family grow over the years...i love watching your videos. they’re simple and inspiring. thank you for all mommy tips nd things around the house. merry christmas...☺️
"and sometimes what we're able to give is a big fat failure" Welp, I didn't expect to be crying from a cleaning video! 😭 I guess I really needed to hear it. Thank you for saying that. ❤️❤️❤️
The present I want most from Santa this year is: one of those magic clicker things you use in your videos - where one minute it's messy and then click and it's gone. haha Please Santa.
I put foil on the bottom rack of the oven so if we have spillage it catches it. You still have to clean, but it is a game changer and less of a back breaker. :)
I like the 5 minute trick. I do something similar when I have an overwhelming mess is that I give myself 10 minutes to see how much I can get done. I'm always amazed and it motivates me to finish. I love it, if you can't have a gingerbread house you have pizza.
I can only imagine your kids will be absolutely the best partners ever, with such a wonderful mom as yourself and an angel uncle as your brother! And a loving dad as well, of course! ❤️ you deserve all the happiness in the world! You are a wonderful human being! Thank you for existing.
Ahhh! Your are so inspiring! You are real and let us know that you don’t have the perfect home (or clean oven) but you do what you can when you can. Your children are a testament to your balance between family and housework.
I have to say something... the last video I watched of yours you said at the very end.....you are enough..... I started to cry.. I was having such a hard day... and when I heard that it put me in such a different mindset..... thank you.....
Sometimes we forget that it isn't the "things" we remember, but the feelings and experiences that made us feel loved and gave us joy. This is the year to pump up those experiences whether it be a failed gingerbread house ( I bet they remember that! in a good way.) or just quiet times watching a favorite film. Enjoy your family and the peace that comes with being with each other. And LOVE.
I woke up this morning to a disaster of a house. I didnt get everything I wanted done yesterday. I've been feeling so overwhelmed trying to get our house renovated, Christmas presents made (homemade), basic cleaning and organizing done. This video was the first thing I saw this morning. Your videos always help give me that extra push I need to get up and get something done. Thank you so much. A few tips I've learned over the years for some things I saw in this video, the magic erasers and the cracker candy. On Amazon you can buy a big box of the eraser material and cut it yourself for cheaper than buying the mr clean pre cut sponges. The cracker candy to save another dirty dish for melting chocolate after you pull out the candy from the oven sprinkle chocolate chips over it right away cover with tin foil for another few min then spread out the melted chocolate pieces. 💚💚💚💚 love you and thank you again for sharing.
I love the fact that in the midst of so much negativity in this world I know for a fact that any time I watch a video from you its going to be positive, uplifting and loving. Thank you for being you, Katherine. 🥰🥰
I have been watching your videos for years and I want to thank you for all that you do. Thank you for sharing your real life messes and stresses as well as your beautiful inspirational aesthetic decor, too.. When I started watching your content I was still in MIDDLE SCHOOL! Now as an adult in my own home, I find myself referencing your videos all of the time, and I use SO MUCH of the information you share on a daily basis. During college your organizations hacks saved me, and they still do. I will never not be thankful for being told I am enough at the end of your videos too. After years of watching your content, I really feel like we are talking 1-on-1 when I watch. Sending you and your family all of the love
I overslept today two hours! All I could think about was how those two hours were so valuable to get more projects done before we are busy for the weekend etc. Then I watched your video! It was more than an inspiration today was like a dose of faith! Helped me see that the little little things aren’t as important as the people I love!! ♥️♥️♥️
I'm so afraid of Self Clean and I don't know why. But I promised myself to try it after the holidays. We remodeled our kitchen in February right before Covid19, so it's been getting a lot of use.
@@momof2momof2 I dont notice any difference when I do the self clean... it's such a low temp and something I have running for hours most days anyways! We bake a ton! And use the heck out of our oven!
Kathryn, you can buy a small piece of inexpensive plexiglass to lean up against the wall behind your bathroom sink. It will be somewhat “invisible” to family and guests but help speed up your cleaning! 😘
Hello there fellow MaryEllen. There's not many of us. Lol. We have the same name and even spell it the same way, even more rare. One word with a capital "E" I'm named after my Grandma. Love it. As I was scrolling through the comments and I seen in your name, I just figured I would say hi. G d bless you!
Thank you for including clip of your dog at the end! He gave me a huge, much needed LOL! Your family is precious and your positivity is rubbing off on your boys. Enjoying gingerbread pizza rather that grieving over a toppled house is tremendous!
Thank you! I really needed this... we are two people... having had horribly abusive, nasty divorces... we found each other and are getting married on the 26th... blending our 2 families has not been.... easy. I always did so much for my family... but it wasn't enough... I now have a trauma induced condition... I feel devastated to be less than half of my previous self... I loved doing everything I did... especially for my kids... this year has been epic with ups and downs... fear and peace... but I don't feel like I'm enough most days... then I found you... you add to my fiance's voice in saying "you are enough" I cried when I heard you say it too. Thank you. I love your work of love. May the Lord greatly bless you all!
I love your house! You are doing so great for your family! I’m a former perfectionist who is now disabled and can’t do what I used to do. I morned my old life for years but I have learned that I’m not defined by how clean my house is. We got a maid and she helps me with laundry and the kitchen and bathrooms but I still miss organizing an area and having it look gorgeous when I was done so watching your channel helps me feel that amazing feeling when you show the before and afters I celebrate with you a little bit! I’m a homeschool mom too for my two asd kids who are quickly outsmarting me! LOL! I love your channel and you have a fan for life!
I've had my gingerbread house fall apart like yours until I figured out that you need to put them together and wait a day before you decorate. Hope this helps.
First off, you are an amazing Mother!!! I've watched your boys grow up on your show. They're kind, loving, helpful, they don't hate each other, and it shows how much they love being with You. Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos. It shows! Keep doing what you're doing. You're a bright star in people's lives. Hope you and your family Have a Merry Christmas
I have the best memories of making gingerbread houses with the kids...they are adults now, but they remember them falling in just like yours did. It is a great memory!
Your Christmas cleaning videos always make me cry 😭. Like real, it's going to be okay crying. I needed this today. I feel overwhelmed and "unmagical". But my kids are happy ... So I need to just rewatch this video and put all your points on sticky notes and stick them up around my house ... Because getting a grip on the house will help! Thank you for your love and practical advice - it's always the perfect balance! 💗
Perfect timing. I was procrastinating watching RUclips videos after finishing work for the day, when I played your video. It motivated me to get up, start cleaning the bathroom and get dinner cooking. Thank you so much for your videos and the love you share. Much love to you and your family this Christmas.
YAAASS! This should be a golden rule right! Lol 🙈 I've always done this for my daughter's, every oven, every home! I panic if she or her husband bake in an oven without the foil lined bottom lol! 😆
I have been a subscriber for a while now and I just wanna say that your channel is amazing and inspiring. Whenever I'm feeling particularly overwhelmed by a project I look for one of your videos for inspiration and I am never let down. I love that you are so positive and you show what real life looks like even when it is hard. I love that you show your "mess" to us and invite us into your home while still being so friendly. Thank you for being here!!!
Man I needed this video for so many reasons. I’m tired of the clutter. I like the 5 minute idea. Right now though with my 26 year old son in kidney failure and on dialysis 4 times a day (thankfully at home), priorities have been different. Looking forward to any good moments and just planning on making this the best Christmas we can with each other. Also thankful to have been able to work from home since March.
I just love you Kathryn. I’m so inspired by your uplifting messages and vlogs. I become inspired and pick up so many tips and tricks from you. We were in need of a pantry but our house is on the small side.....so.....I came up with the idea of utilizing a closet that wasn’t really being used. It’s a front closet in the living room for coats. But now that our two daughters are grown and out of the house, I’m able to utilize the closets in their old rooms. My husband and I turned the front closet into our new pantry and it has helped so much. We painted it fresh and installed pine shelving and motion sensor lights. I got my ideas from watching you so thank you !!! You have a beautiful family and YOU are special ❤️
I put on upbeat music when I do my half hour fast cleaning. It probably helps me get motivated as I am a singer...singing as I'm cleaning! I am amazed at how much I get done. I have done this for years. Thanks so much for your inspiration, especially during this difficult time.
I love your videos! My daughter and I watch them together and we love it... one cleaning back we use for our faux florals. Get a garbage bag or grocery bag, depending on the size, add some salt, a couple tablespoons usually, put the floral arrangement/plant in the bag, upside down while securing the bag so salt doesn’t get out... then flip the bag over and shake a few seconds, flip back over, open the bag and remove. Gets all the dust off!
I've never been able to keep my home really clean and organized. But I saw yr tip in one of your videos and now spending just extra 5 minutes on each task keeps my house clean and organized. I don't just put away clothes, I put them away in the right way, I 5-10 minutes extra in the kitchen at the end of lunch and dinner and the result is a clean kitchen. So many tips and tricks that I have picked from your videos. Thank you so much.
I’m 8 months pregnant and just finished the “nesting” phase. I watched your videos every day for new ideas and tips to help me clean and organize, it definitely made things a lot easier for me so thank you ❤️
I JUST deep cleaned our oven and it was so satisfying to see the grime just lift away! I’m choosing a room a day to deep clean and that is really working for me to get my house back in order in time for the holidays!
I wipe everything in my bathroom down with a dry hand towel before I go in with spray and a cloth. I find dust is the main culprit in my bathroom and dust plus water is a nightmare.
I like that - a done something is better than a perfect nothing! That is something I need to remember from here on out! I’m glad the heat from the light bulb didn’t melt the chocolate! Thank you for your videos!
I’ve been seeing your videos for about 2 years now. Love them. For cleaning supplies...all I use is my multipurpose cleaner for everything and is really great and cost effective. Cleans everything g with ease. Not much scrubbing required. Love the way you give tips and tricks on organizing and DIYs
I am recovering from my second knee replacement, and I’m feeling pretty useless because of my limitations right now. I really appreciate your comment about lowering the bar. Even doing something for 5 mins and then resting is a good way for me to start. Thank you! Merry Christmas!
@@therealJamieJoy I will try that. I love being outside but my mom has dementia and I am raising my 3 yr old granddaughter so it ain't easy to get by myself .thank you for just being you and listening.God bless you .Merry Christmas
Love you dearly Catherine, thank you for sharing how "real" your home gets!! One of the best lines I've ever seen is, "Cleaning my home with kids is like shoveling snow in a blizzard." Mic drop. Wow, that line you said seems to really sum up women--it doesn't all have to be done to be good. Why is it we feel like we can't relax until EVERYTHING is done & perfect?!!!! Laughed out loud at the finger snaps 😉😃 Yes, we always try to have everything perfect but since no one is we need to lower the bar like you said!! When things don't go exactly as planned it's a GREAT opportunity to teach them to roll with it & so often things happen & turn out better than you'd planned! Different maybe, but great!! It looks like you've already done a good job of teaching that, thus the gingerbread pizza!! Awesome!!! Love, hugs & God Bless you 💕💕
Now that I reached the end of the video, I just want to say that I love your videos so much. Your voice is very soothing but not boring, I get inspired just by knowing you uploaded a new video! And now my house is a mess but I will try to do a zone cleaning. Thank you for your videos!
I remember my first Christmas when my husband and I first started living together, we bought a Xmas tree and some ornaments and ribbon that year paid less than 100 dollars for that and my sister gifted me some extra lights she had and that was it. Those where my Xmas decorations for a couple of years until we financially made some progress and from there we started adding more Christmas stuff. We are blessed to now have stability and are able to buy more things to fill our new home we just bought. We struggled living on paycheck to paycheck at the beginning, in a one bedroom apartment, barely scraping through, but all the sacrifices we made were worth it!
Oh Kathryn, I really needed to hear “The first Christmas was pretty simple it’s okay if yours is too!” Thank you from this struggling Momma! 🥰
“The first Christmas was pretty simple. It’s okay if yours is too.” Thank you for that. Jesus is the reason for the season! ❤️🙌🏻
Yes fren!!! ❤ it's not about us or what we get its about celebrating Jesus and spreading kindness
Amen!
I've always said this before, and I thank G d that we live in a country where we can celebrate Jesus.
Especially this year in 2020, when churches have been shut down because the government said that people can't worship God collectively but they can have a hoe down in the streets and open liquor stores.
@@ilovenoodles7483 It's a way of getting us rid of God out of our lives ! Which GOD will never leave my life ever !!!!
If Owen turning the failed gingerbread house into a candy pizza isn’t a lesson in looking for silver linings I don’t know what is 😂😂😍😍
Definitely agree with that!
I thought that was adorable. What a good heart he has 😊
Yes we can definitely take a lesson from Owen!
Gosh ur videos make me so happy lol that's another win
Aaaaaaamen!
Owen's got a pretty positive point of view. When things don't turn out the way they're supposed to? Be Creative and find another purpose for it. Hope he stays this way!
I really love how transparent you are with the reality of home life! It's so refreshing 😊
The nail file and chocolate made me laugh!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love your channel and videos
It reminded me of my 2 boys ! Something about boys that are more mischievous than some girls !
The nail file and chocolate in the ceiling light made me laugh out loud.!
My kids and I are loving that. Sounds like something I'd find here at my house.
Thank you for that "5 minute" reminder! Currently setting my timer for 5 min and going to see what I can accomplish in that time. 🙌💕 Happy holidays, everyone!
“The first Christmas was simple and it’s cool if yours is too” I love that SO much! Merry Christmas! You are enough.
Whenever I wash my face at night I use my face wipe when I'm done to just wipe up the sink from the day! You'd be surprised how clean this keeps the sink and how good they work!!
Kathryn, you're such an inspiration.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart for what you do! I struggle with depression and anxiety and when I start feeling overwhelmed I watch one of your motivational videos like this one and I suddenly feel better!
I can't thank you enough for the Dawn Powerwash...My uncle came to visit almost 4 years ago & I had the hardest time cleaning off the grease from the homemade chicken parm he made...I tried EVERYTHING I could that wouldn't ruin the stovetop. But a couple of sprays of the Dawn Powerwash & some elbow grease & my stove looked brand new! Thanks again 💘
I love that cleaner!!!
Omg i feel like this. Where i am having a hard time with getting time to myself. Your house is soo beautiful and has such great energy even on video!!
I know, doesn't she? She just "gets it done"! Sigh.....
Another really good cleaning product Is fabuloso they have amazing different scent.
Tip for kids bathroom, especially little kids:
- Toothpaste dispenser
- Hand soap dispenser
You'll thank me for this. You'll save on toothpaste and hand soap because less is wasted and cleaning is easier as there isn't AS MUCH mess everywhere.
Just instruct the kids ONE PUMP limit and I haven't had an issue, even with my 4 year old.
Lol, I was just thinking about getting a toothpaste dispenser for the kids. Do you have one you really like?
Yes! The toothpaste dispenser saved me from having to clean up explosions. He's now 16 and still using it.🥰
Can you please share the links? Thanks
owen is all grown up and he is wearing glasses...when i started watching your videos you only have carson, then owen then the new house...so glad to see your family grow over the years...i love watching your videos. they’re simple and inspiring. thank you for all mommy tips nd things around the house. merry christmas...☺️
"and sometimes what we're able to give is a big fat failure"
Welp, I didn't expect to be crying from a cleaning video! 😭 I guess I really needed to hear it. Thank you for saying that. ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Kathryn
Thank you for a lovely video,God bless you and your family
Hello
The "5 Minute" tasking is encouraging & motivational.
Morning! I needed this! So overwhelmed & you made me stop & be thankful❤️🌟🎄 Thank you,💕🙏🙏🙏
The present I want most from Santa this year is: one of those magic clicker things you use in your videos - where one minute it's messy and then click and it's gone. haha Please Santa.
Haha. Oh yeah I want one of those too.
Lol
😂
I'd love one that would clean my house by using a clicker. 😉
I put foil on the bottom rack of the oven so if we have spillage it catches it. You still have to clean, but it is a game changer and less of a back breaker. :)
I like the 5 minute trick. I do something similar when I have an overwhelming mess is that I give myself 10 minutes to see how much I can get done. I'm always amazed and it motivates me to finish.
I love it, if you can't have a gingerbread house you have pizza.
Love your son's attitude about the gingerbread house!
The saltine toffee recipe is one of my favorites! Try it with dark chocolate and some everything bagel seasoning sprinkled on top. :)
I can only imagine your kids will be absolutely the best partners ever, with such a wonderful mom as yourself and an angel uncle as your brother! And a loving dad as well, of course! ❤️ you deserve all the happiness in the world! You are a wonderful human being! Thank you for existing.
Thank you for your energetic and kind attitude, it’s a sweet treat in this difficult time! 🥰
Ahhh! Your are so inspiring! You are real and let us know that you don’t have the perfect home (or clean oven) but you do what you can when you can. Your children are a testament to your balance between family and housework.
Thank you for sharing reality 😀 Bless you and your family x
I have to say something... the last video I watched of yours you said at the very end.....you are enough..... I started to cry.. I was having such a hard day... and when I heard that it put me in such a different mindset..... thank you.....
I'm so thankful for you and your channel. Thank you 💗💗💗
Sometimes we forget that it isn't the "things" we remember, but the feelings and experiences that made us feel loved and gave us joy. This is the year to pump up those experiences whether it be a failed gingerbread house ( I bet they remember that! in a good way.) or just quiet times watching a favorite film. Enjoy your family and the peace that comes with being with each other. And LOVE.
I always love your kind, sweet, inspiration.
Love his attitude he was not disappointed he was happy
This makes me feel better about my messes!!! ❤
I was thinking the same thing🤣🤣
@@kristikeithley1746 🤣❤❤
I woke up this morning to a disaster of a house. I didnt get everything I wanted done yesterday. I've been feeling so overwhelmed trying to get our house renovated, Christmas presents made (homemade), basic cleaning and organizing done. This video was the first thing I saw this morning. Your videos always help give me that extra push I need to get up and get something done. Thank you so much. A few tips I've learned over the years for some things I saw in this video, the magic erasers and the cracker candy. On Amazon you can buy a big box of the eraser material and cut it yourself for cheaper than buying the mr clean pre cut sponges. The cracker candy to save another dirty dish for melting chocolate after you pull out the candy from the oven sprinkle chocolate chips over it right away cover with tin foil for another few min then spread out the melted chocolate pieces. 💚💚💚💚 love you and thank you again for sharing.
I love that everyone gets involved. So inspiring. Thanks for sharing 😘
I love the fact that in the midst of so much negativity in this world I know for a fact that any time I watch a video from you its going to be positive, uplifting and loving. Thank you for being you, Katherine. 🥰🥰
FIRST TO "LIKE" THEN WATCH!!!🤗 Definitely have to try the essential oils in my vacuum. BRING ON THE HOLIDAY CHEER!!!🎄🎅😘
Yeah. I need to do the oil in vacuum. I’ve seen someone else do it. But never looked at my vacuum to see if I can 🙈
Coming out of a depression and this is everything. I'm ready. Thank you girl!!!!
I know you commented this awhile ago but I hope you are feeling better!
@@biancallamas5456 thank you! I'm doing really good! Organizing slowly but surely. Finally giving myself a break and I am not hard on myself.
I've seen people add a t-rex to their gingerbread houses that have "failed" to make it look like it was an accident lol
I have been watching your videos for years and I want to thank you for all that you do.
Thank you for sharing your real life messes and stresses as well as your beautiful inspirational aesthetic decor, too.. When I started watching your content I was still in MIDDLE SCHOOL!
Now as an adult in my own home, I find myself referencing your videos all of the time, and I use SO MUCH of the information you share on a daily basis. During college your organizations hacks saved me, and they still do. I will never not be thankful for being told I am enough at the end of your videos too. After years of watching your content, I really feel like we are talking 1-on-1 when I watch. Sending you and your family all of the love
“What’s Copper doing??” 😂😂
The world may never know. Lol
My friend came over & remarked how nice everything looked & could tell I have been working hard . Was so nice to hear that.🧸😎🌈
What's Copper doing! So funny! FYI, We used caramel to weld our gingerbread house together. Works amazing! Then use icing for the fun stuff.
I overslept today two hours! All I could think about was how those two hours were so valuable to get more projects done before we are busy for the weekend etc. Then I watched your video! It was more than an inspiration today was like a dose of faith! Helped me see that the little little things aren’t as important as the people I love!! ♥️♥️♥️
I just put my oven on Self Clean.... yes it takes 4.5 hours but then you just wipe your oven with wet rag and it shines. No chemicals needed
I'm so afraid of Self Clean and I don't know why. But I promised myself to try it after the holidays. We remodeled our kitchen in February right before Covid19, so it's been getting a lot of use.
Does it make your electric bill high when you do it?
@@momof2momof2 I dont notice any difference when I do the self clean... it's such a low temp and something I have running for hours most days anyways! We bake a ton! And use the heck out of our oven!
The self cleaning on my oven killed my oven. You might look into that before you do it!
@@angelaf839 I’ve done it for 16 years .... on the same oven
Kathryn, you can buy a small piece of inexpensive plexiglass to lean up against the wall behind your bathroom sink. It will be somewhat “invisible” to family and guests but help speed up your cleaning! 😘
You are a true blessings, Kathryn. Peace, and joy..MaryEllen
Hello there fellow MaryEllen. There's not many of us. Lol.
We have the same name and even spell it the same way, even more rare. One word with a capital "E"
I'm named after my Grandma. Love it.
As I was scrolling through the comments and I seen in your name, I just figured I would say hi. G d bless you!
@@ilovenoodles7483 Hi MaryEllen! You are right, there aren't very many of us.
@@nicolaswalter6996 I'm doing well Kyra, hope you are too!!
Thank you for including clip of your dog at the end! He gave me a huge, much needed LOL! Your family is precious and your positivity is rubbing off on your boys. Enjoying gingerbread pizza rather that grieving over a toppled house is tremendous!
Your cleaning videos are always so motivating! I get excited every time you post!!! And that Christmas toffee looks so good 💞
Thank you! I really needed this... we are two people... having had horribly abusive, nasty divorces... we found each other and are getting married on the 26th... blending our 2 families has not been.... easy. I always did so much for my family... but it wasn't enough... I now have a trauma induced condition... I feel devastated to be less than half of my previous self... I loved doing everything I did... especially for my kids... this year has been epic with ups and downs... fear and peace... but I don't feel like I'm enough most days... then I found you... you add to my fiance's voice in saying "you are enough" I cried when I heard you say it too. Thank you. I love your work of love. May the Lord greatly bless you all!
Thank you for this video! it really made me happy this morning 💗
I love your house! You are doing so great for your family! I’m a former perfectionist who is now disabled and can’t do what I used to do. I morned my old life for years but I have learned that I’m not defined by how clean my house is. We got a maid and she helps me with laundry and the kitchen and bathrooms but I still miss organizing an area and having it look gorgeous when I was done so watching your channel helps me feel that amazing feeling when you show the before and afters I celebrate with you a little bit! I’m a homeschool mom too for my two asd kids who are quickly outsmarting me! LOL! I love your channel and you have a fan for life!
I've had my gingerbread house fall apart like yours until I figured out that you need to put them together and wait a day before you decorate. Hope this helps.
First off, you are an amazing Mother!!! I've watched your boys grow up on your show. They're kind, loving, helpful, they don't hate each other, and it shows how much they love being with You. Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos. It shows! Keep doing what you're doing. You're a bright star in people's lives. Hope you and your family Have a Merry Christmas
Thanks for all the wonderful tips.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I have the best memories of making gingerbread houses with the kids...they are adults now, but they remember them falling in just like yours did. It is a great memory!
You ever do motivate me Kathryn!! Thank you!!!!❤
Dollar tree ought to be sponsoring you!! You do amazing work for them!! And you help all us!!
I never sit through commercials. I get up and promote the laundry or sweep the floor or load the dishes. It changes everything!! 5 minutes is a lot!!
Hello Maureen
I do this too and I feel less guilty about the down time spent on tv!
Your Christmas cleaning videos always make me cry 😭. Like real, it's going to be okay crying. I needed this today. I feel overwhelmed and "unmagical". But my kids are happy ... So I need to just rewatch this video and put all your points on sticky notes and stick them up around my house ... Because getting a grip on the house will help! Thank you for your love and practical advice - it's always the perfect balance! 💗
Clorox toilet wand with refills! No more yucky toilet brush in the bathroom! Love your videos so much!,👍❤️
KABOOM toilet system is great too!!!
I am checking our ceiling fan light globes right now! Thank you for always cheering me up! Have a beautiful holiday season.
Magic Eraser is amazing! ❤
Perfect timing. I was procrastinating watching RUclips videos after finishing work for the day, when I played your video. It motivated me to get up, start cleaning the bathroom and get dinner cooking. Thank you so much for your videos and the love you share. Much love to you and your family this Christmas.
Dont forget to line your oven floor with heavy duty foil. I use the larger sized foil for this. Easy to change out when it becomes soiled.
YAAASS! This should be a golden rule right! Lol 🙈 I've always done this for my daughter's, every oven, every home! I panic if she or her husband bake in an oven without the foil lined bottom lol! 😆
Or oven liners that are even better!
I have been a subscriber for a while now and I just wanna say that your channel is amazing and inspiring. Whenever I'm feeling particularly overwhelmed by a project I look for one of your videos for inspiration and I am never let down. I love that you are so positive and you show what real life looks like even when it is hard. I love that you show your "mess" to us and invite us into your home while still being so friendly. Thank you for being here!!!
Great Pre Christmas preparation. Everything is so clean now. Glad to see boys help mommy. God bless you guys. Happy holidays.
Man I needed this video for so many reasons. I’m tired of the clutter. I like the 5 minute idea. Right now though with my 26 year old son in kidney failure and on dialysis 4 times a day (thankfully at home), priorities have been different. Looking forward to any good moments and just planning on making this the best Christmas we can with each other. Also thankful to have been able to work from home since March.
That toffee is so delicious! I had it for the first time last year when a coworker brought it in for our Christmas party.
It's also yummy if you use graham crackers instead of saltines.
@@zelphiaellerson6283 thanks I'll try it with the graham crackers.
@@zelphiaellerson6283 Yes I’ve had it with graham crackers. My friend calls it Dangerous Candy lol.
@@sherryg1838 lol!!! My adult sons call it Christmas Crack!
@@zelphiaellerson6283 We do too!
I just love you Kathryn. I’m so inspired by your uplifting messages and vlogs. I become inspired and pick up so many tips and tricks from you. We were in need of a pantry but our house is on the small side.....so.....I came up with the idea of utilizing a closet that wasn’t really being used. It’s a front closet in the living room for coats. But now that our two daughters are grown and out of the house, I’m able to utilize the closets in their old rooms. My husband and I turned the front closet into our new pantry and it has helped so much. We painted it fresh and installed pine shelving and motion sensor lights. I got my ideas from watching you so thank you !!! You have a beautiful family and YOU are special ❤️
Definitely going see if they have the oven cleaner. Mine is pretty bad from Thanksgiving.
I put on upbeat music when I do my half hour fast cleaning. It probably helps me get motivated as I am a singer...singing as I'm cleaning! I am amazed at how much I get done. I have done this for years. Thanks so much for your inspiration, especially during this difficult time.
I put my glass light covers from the ceiling fan in the dish washer.
I love your videos! My daughter and I watch them together and we love it... one cleaning back we use for our faux florals. Get a garbage bag or grocery bag, depending on the size, add some salt, a couple tablespoons usually, put the floral arrangement/plant in the bag, upside down while securing the bag so salt doesn’t get out... then flip the bag over and shake a few seconds, flip back over, open the bag and remove. Gets all the dust off!
For generations to come, family tradition "gingerbread pizza!"
I've never been able to keep my home really clean and organized.
But I saw yr tip in one of your videos and now spending just extra 5 minutes on each task keeps my house clean and organized. I don't just put away clothes, I put them away in the right way, I 5-10 minutes extra in the kitchen at the end of lunch and dinner and the result is a clean kitchen. So many tips and tricks that I have picked from your videos. Thank you so much.
“What’s Copper doing?” The other morning our dog ate the French Toast while I went to get the rest of the family for breakfast.
I’m 8 months pregnant and just finished the “nesting” phase. I watched your videos every day for new ideas and tips to help me clean and organize, it definitely made things a lot easier for me so thank you ❤️
Pizza cheers...love your videos!
I think CHRISTmas keeps us all so busy but 5 minutes is definitely doable. Thanks for the motivation. 🎄 GOD bless you and your sweet family.
This is my go to channel for diys ❤️u
I love that you show your family in your videos.
HOLA BUENOS DIAS ME ENCANTAN TUS VLOGS Y SE Q PUEDES LEER MUY BIEN ESPAÑOL ❤😍❤😍❤😍❤😍❤
I JUST deep cleaned our oven and it was so satisfying to see the grime just lift away! I’m choosing a room a day to deep clean and that is really working for me to get my house back in order in time for the holidays!
I wipe everything in my bathroom down with a dry hand towel before I go in with spray and a cloth. I find dust is the main culprit in my bathroom and dust plus water is a nightmare.
Hello Emily
Thank you for being so real and honest! Sending happy hugs to everyone who needs one. Wishing everyone a beautiful day!
I laughed so hard at the nail file/piece of chocolate in the ceiling fan. Like, how did that got there??
I loveee your cleaning videos so much! Please don't ever stop posting. You inspire me so much!
That looks like my oven 🥰
Hello Marcia
I like that - a done something is better than a perfect nothing! That is something I need to remember from here on out! I’m glad the heat from the light bulb didn’t melt the chocolate! Thank you for your videos!
“What’s copper doing ?” My life with three dogs
I’ve been seeing your videos for about 2 years now. Love them. For cleaning supplies...all I use is my multipurpose cleaner for everything and is really great and cost effective. Cleans everything g with ease. Not much scrubbing required. Love the way you give tips and tricks on organizing and DIYs
Just add a dinosaur to the collapsed gingerbread house.
I am recovering from my second knee replacement, and I’m feeling pretty useless because of my limitations right now. I really appreciate your comment about lowering the bar. Even doing something for 5 mins and then resting is a good way for me to start. Thank you! Merry Christmas!
I have OCD real bad and I expect my house to be perfect and I feel like my house is closing in on me.
I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. is it possible to talk a walk outside when you are feeling overwhelmed?
@@therealJamieJoy I will try that. I love being outside but my mom has dementia and I am raising my 3 yr old granddaughter so it ain't easy to get by myself .thank you for just being you and listening.God bless you .Merry Christmas
@@reneegouge6431 Merry Christmas to you. I hope you can find some peace. Maybe pamper yourself a little more when they are asleep. 🥰🥰🥰 🎄🎄🎄
@@therealJamieJoy ty merry Christmas
Love you dearly Catherine, thank you for sharing how "real" your home gets!! One of the best lines I've ever seen is, "Cleaning my home with kids is like shoveling snow in a blizzard." Mic drop. Wow, that line you said seems to really sum up women--it doesn't all have to be done to be good. Why is it we feel like we can't relax until EVERYTHING is done & perfect?!!!! Laughed out loud at the finger snaps 😉😃 Yes, we always try to have everything perfect but since no one is we need to lower the bar like you said!! When things don't go exactly as planned it's a GREAT opportunity to teach them to roll with it & so often things happen & turn out better than you'd planned! Different maybe, but great!! It looks like you've already done a good job of teaching that, thus the gingerbread pizza!! Awesome!!! Love, hugs & God Bless you 💕💕
Now that I reached the end of the video, I just want to say that I love your videos so much. Your voice is very soothing but not boring, I get inspired just by knowing you uploaded a new video! And now my house is a mess but I will try to do a zone cleaning. Thank you for your videos!
I remember my first Christmas when my husband and I first started living together, we bought a Xmas tree and some ornaments and ribbon that year paid less than 100 dollars for that and my sister gifted me some extra lights she had and that was it. Those where my Xmas decorations for a couple of years until we financially made some progress and from there we started adding more Christmas stuff. We are blessed to now have stability and are able to buy more things to fill our new home we just bought. We struggled living on paycheck to paycheck at the beginning, in a one bedroom apartment, barely scraping through, but all the sacrifices we made were worth it!