Hi Becky I have a tip about your washing machine. Leave the lid open when your not using it that helps prevent the musty smell inside your washer and mold growth between the clothes drum and the water reservoir of the clothes drum.
Yes!! We have two laundry facilities in our home..a blessing ❤ one bc we have swimming pool one on 1st floor and one on second floor. Always leave the lid up to dry things out!! I also wipe everything out with a Lysol wipe each load. Four members in our home, most loads are done separately for each member. It makes it easier to wash, dry, fold an put everything away in record time!!!
HI Becky, and a warm hello from Northern Germany. Your poinsettia plant is easy to let them grow. 1. As soon as the leaves start to turn green... put them in ur basement/cellar.. they love it dark during spring and summer.. slightly water them and put aluminumfoil around the pot itself. as soon as it is getting cooler like October gets them out and then magic happen
Hi Becky, just a suggestion for you for your grocery list. We repurposed an large painting we did not like the picture anymore, but loved the frame, so we turned the picture around and painted it with blackboard paint. I then sectioned it out into grocery stores and “to do” lists for myself and my hubby. Then every time we run out of something or have something we need to get done it gets written on the board. Just before we go shopping we take a photo on our phones so that the shopping list does not get lost. Once shopping or task is done, rub it off the board ready for the next items to be added. You can customise the board to suit your needs or season and make it as pretty or utilitarian as you want. If you don’t have a framed picture to use, grab one you like from a thrift/ second hand store. Hope this tip may be useful to you.
That’s a great idea. I was excited to hear Becky say that she has a picture to hang up because it appears from the videos that she doesn’t have anything on the walls.
Becky your Bundt pan wreath would be super cute in your kitchen! Maybe on the inside of the back door - since it’s a kitchen themed wreath it would look great in the kitchen! ❤
Does anyone else feel kinda special when Becky says "we" made them together!!! I've always noticed it and I dunno it just makes me feel good lol. Even though I didn't do a dang thing but get hungry lol
Stack the wood slices biggest to smallest with the long piece on the bottom to make it look like a tree and maybe add a star and a date on each slice to represent the years.
It’s like the one commented that “we” were with Becky during her pregnancy. Right, “we”watched the pain and her disappointments during and after delivery. So “we” can only get a sentence here and there since he’s been born. “ We all LOVE ❤️ Becky’s little boy so much our hearts aches us not to see him!! So truthfully it’s really NOT enough. Tell us more. Is he crawling or starting to try a walk, can he say mommy and daddy? Please, Becky “we” are in it together give us a little more mile stones your little boy is doing . Show us a silhouette.from the back of him. This Great Grandmother thanks and loves you all. God Bless
@@cajbafTotally agree. People forget that Becky is just a regular wife and mom just like the rest of us. These videos are her job and a source of income. Just because she chooses to share certain aspects of her life doesn’t mean “we” are entitled to know everything. I commend her for not caving and sharing things she doesn’t want to share. “We” are strangers to Becky. She doesn’t know us from Adam. She’s doing everything in her power to allow her son to have a normal life separate from his mom’s very successful TH-cam channel. She graciously explained all of this and yet people refuse to respect her wishes.
@@rinap6283we are not entitled to know anything about him. Her channel is about her and what she’s doing, not her child and his milestones. The internet is a scary place & it’s kind of creepy for people to keep demanding to know about or see a child. She’s 100% doing the right thing by keeping him off the internet. He’s none of our business.
I know this sounds rude (not meant to be at all)… but when I had my kids I decorated for Christmases insanely just for them and they loved it (so many vivid memories for them). I don’t think I could live this minimally in the decor department as you guys do in your home.
I'm clearly not a minimalist when it comes to Christmas. I can't imagine having a box that small as my only Christmas decoration containers. I have a shed that is filled with mostly Christmas stuff!
I was thinking the same thing. I have four boxes of just different themed tree decorations I have been collecting over the past 25 years. I love how everyone does holiday decorating differently.
I was thinking the same thing and how my husband would think something was wrong with me not having 8 totes 5 wreaths and 2 large trees. 🤣🤣🤣 I did get rid of some stuff but I still have a lot of stuff. It takes me all day to take it all down, but I love it so much! But I do love Becky’s house and how organized she is and things look so nice. ❤
I don't think I can be that minimal. Slowly working on paring down. About 2 yrs ago I got rid of A LOT of seasonal decorations. (I've inherited about as much as I had myself) I have the most for Halloween and Christmas. Now there is a set # of containers. If we get something new it has to fit, so something old& tired leaves.
Don't forget to take a picture of your list in case you loose it when you go shopping! Happy New Year Becky, looking forward to seeing what we make this year!
The fact that I absolutely love watching you do household chores like laundry just cracks me up! It’s really the simple things in life. I’m usually doing something at the same time you are - kinda like an old fashioned quilting bee (cleaning/cooking bee)! Thank you for being so authentically you. I appreciate you so much 💚🌱🌿🪴🌍🍄🪹
One Christmas box? You are so good! I have been married 37 years and have amassed at least 12 boxes (if not more) for just Christmas decorations. I also have 6 just for Halloween! We have been in our home for 24 years and I’m dreading downsizing because so much will have to go!
Becky I orderedl presto electric pressure canner and it arrived today. I'm so excited my first projects are to make some taco meat and some Mexican FIESTA beans.. I am 72 years old. I'm a widow and I can't almost everything in half pint jars. It takes a lot of jars but it's so handy for me. I love your channel. I love your little family. I'm praying for you regularly. I tell everyone you are my friend
I always get sad taking down Christmas, haha. I leave my tree up through most of January because it's cozy and makes me happy through a long, dark, cold month!
Save your old white candles to redo into new candles, can be colored with old broken crayons, and if already fragranced, if vanilla, can add new vanilla, etc to refresh. Just fyi.😊❤
I love watching your videos. I just can't get on board with the minimalist for Christmas!! My daughter and grandson live with us❤ our home is a full on North Pole!! Four trees, one he decorates to his liking!! Full of color, tradition, old mixed with new and each tree with it's own personality. The kitchen is our special place with lights and Santa, We create a wonderland of experience and expectations of the holidays and incorporate the true blessing and meaning. Along with the ahhs of splendor. It's not for everyone but it fits for all and every baby and child that joins in the three day festivities.
I love you Becky! Your 1 box of decorations amazes me. Been married 42 years and have collected 23 thirty two gallon or larger totes to hold all of mine. Lol I do every room comforters for beds. All bathrooms and my front yard with all wood nativity scene. Angels. Camels deer Manger with doll to reprrsent Jesus. I cut out if plywood and made myself. Hope you are still on for years to come so I can see if your collection grows. Lol Thanks for your channel!
@@cajbaf oh I know. I started that way but have changed over the years. That is why I said hoping she stays on so I could see if she changes. Not being negative at all!
Just had a thought for your window seat storage area. Any bins that you want to repurpose can go in there to use for storing like items. You can put velcro underneath some long cushions and in top of the lid and you have extra seating area. Could be focal with some cute pillows too.😊❤
Becky I’ve debated commenting about this for a long time. I’ve been meaning to tell you that you remind me so much of my cousin Katie in the best way she was the type of person that if you were around her it was like receiving a ginormous hug all time and that what I feel your videos do. Every time you post a video I feel like I’m that much closer to her and on top of that I feel like your videos are very cozy and I love it so I just wanted to say thank you for everything you do ❤ - Steph
I love that you leave in mistakes in your videos and are honest about things like never cleaning your washing machine. Although we have very different lives, I watch your videos because they are so relatable and helpful! ❤
Tip. When your washer is filling up when you're doing your towels, use the warm water and a rag to clean your washer and dryer. It's an awesome way to keep your appliances clean. I learned this from a sweet lady from church.
You're too funny! We have a 1500 sq ft bungalow (so much smaller than your beautiful home) and I have (no kidding!)12 bins (the same ones that you have) with my Christmas decorations in them, not to mention a silver tree, a white tree, three green trees (for the outside porch) and we also ALWAYS have a real tree for the living room. I laughed out loud when you said you like to put all of your decorations in the one bin. My husband would love that...................
Becky I tend to forget that on top of the wonderful content you put out for us, you are also a full time mama! Thank you for your time, ideas and dedication ❤
I really appreciate you sharing. I haven’t watched as much lately. Life has just been hard. Seconds into this video and I can feel my heart filling up a little. It’s nice to not feel alone
Oh my you only have 1 bin of Christmas stuff….I have 14 Christmas bins, 3 Halloween bins, 2 Easter bins and 2 fall bins lol. Last year I said I was going to go thru and purge but I still loved most of my stuff so I ended up keeping a lot of it lol.
Well Becky, another year has gone by. Love your videos and your new home. In my old age, I have learned so much from you. I feel like I found a new young friend in you. Just goes to show, you are never too old to learn, new things. I will be 80 next month. Thank you Becky,for being you. ❤️🧓🏼😘
Becky, I know this is a bit off subject but you’re doing Xmas stuff, you bring me so much joy so I want to share. Every year we get our daughter a Xmas ornament maybe it represents something she did ballet 🩰 or something fun that makes noises. Anyways, when she leaves home she will get to take these with her to have decoration for her Christmas that remind her of home and she’ll be able to decorate a tree. My mom did this tradition for me and my whole family has ornaments they all enjoy that I got as a kid! It’s so much fun. And our daughter looks forward to it every year with excitement. Just something to think about if you see this ❤ we got the crude too. I hope you’re doing better!
I did the same with my 5 and my patents got them an ornament as well. I now get my grandchildren an ornament every year. It is so fun to listen to them recall the memories and when they moved out they had ornaments for their 1st tree
I loved your minimalist decorations. I need to go through all of mine that are stored and donate most of them. I collect Santas and have for over 40 years. Some of my collection are from family and friends, but the majority, I purchased. I have different mediums, I guess you would call them .. a painted softball, kitchen funner, Coke bottle,etc. My absolute favorite is a painted antique wooden ice skate given to me from by brother and sister-in-law. I have mass-produced as well as hand carves, fabric, glass, metal. You name it LOL One year, while packing them away (not only was it hard to display them all, but unpacking and packing them away PLUS finding storage space was getting difficult), I dropped and shattered my favorite Santa! 😢 That's when I decided to buy a large display case to keep them in. Now they are on display year-round. Since then, I have had to limit my new acquisitions to small Santas due to it being so full. Maybe I need to think about another display case ...🤔😂
WOW so many different Christmas traditions! We usually put the Christmas tree up some time after the St Lucy's feast day (December 13th) although you could also put it up at the start of Advent (December 3rd) and take it down after Epiphany (January 6th) You are such an inspiration Becky. Because of you I have started canning/preserving and I'm in my 60's. All the best to you and your family thought the coming year.
We like to have the tree up by the first of December and celebrate the advent through the 24th with candles and daily treats. We're German so maybe it's more our thing, lol. It makes for a really Merry Month of Christmas though ❤
Becky, My washer came with a “Cleaning Cycle”! I can buy a large pellet that dissolves and cleans everything it touches! When it is finished my front loader looks and smells fabulous and the only thing I have to actually hand clean is the front inside of the door and the rubber rings that seal the door when the machine is in cycle! One thing the installer said was NEVER leave the front door closed when the washer is not in use!!! Leave that door ajar enough so that air gets into the drum. It will dry inside the washer and I have never had to worry about the mildew and/or sour smell that comes from closing the door on a damp or wet drum. I have washed 5 pair of men’s jeans at one time and they come out clean and ready for the dryer! I love my washer and dryer!!
I only take down the tree and decorations after 6th January. The 12 days of Christmas. Gives more time to rest too :) Love your channel. Watching from South Africa.
I am still putting on my 1 original Christmas ornament Mom and Dad gave us kids on the tree every year and I am 67 years old. It usually strikes up conversation. I gave my kids a new ornament for the tree and a Christmas pin for their stocking every year. As they moved out they had ornaments for their first tree and Christmas pins to wear during the holiday once the stockings were hung out for the season. Wonderful memories ❤️
We have had this cold too! I thought I was doing better but not today!! LOL. I am diamond painting while listening to you in my comfy bed LOL. I hope to get more energy and get things put back in but not for about a week! I did love your wreath on your door though, I would have left it! You're great at letting things go and it's inspiring!
Hi Becky and fellow watchers. I have a paint brush about 2in wide that i use to clean in the crevices of my washer and dryer. Not setting up a steamer necessary. I clean up with vinegar and dish soap.
I, too, use paintbrushes for cleaning. Even the sponge brushes, but they don't last as long. Great for cleaning those tight areas and you can dip them into water and cleansers, rinse, and re-use.
A tree farm in my town make’s Christmas ornaments out of the pieces they cut off the bottom of the tree. I’ve bought ones that had Santa,foxes,raccoons etc painted on the cutting. So cute
In the UK we call the bit between Christmas and new years betwixmas and we use it as a time to relax and enjoy family time! I hope you enjoyed your betwixmas ❤ happy new year to you and your family!!
We celebrated early with both side of family. Took all our Christmas decorations/tree down ( inside and outside) on the 26th. So glad we did it was warm and dry the day we did it
I just got done purging and organizing. It was quite the chore but I feel so much better! I sent a lot of old stuff to the thrift store. Now I can tackle my kitchen cabinets!
Us too! I got sick on December 24 and am still sick today January 5th! Every few days I start feeling much better and then it hits again. I never get sick.
I was so distracted, while you were folding the towels, by that VIEW out your window! Wow. So beautiful. I can only dream of owning a house with a view like that ❤
Growing up, we had a storage thingie like the one under your window. We called it the window seat. lol. That’s been about 60 some odd years ago. I really enjoy your videos! God bless you and your family!
Oh my- I’m a little late watching this video. Meg and Ben are expecting 🤗🤗🥰🥰😊😊 and we all just came down off cloud nine here 😂. Getting your house in order now is a great idea with garden planning coming right up. I have plans to re-stone my herb bed this year. It’s as old as the hills 😂 and the frost has shifted the base some over the years - such an exciting time anyway and now Meg’s having another baby ❤️
I love the plate that your dad got you with the Christmas sweater print. So evocative. It sends your brain straight to Christmas and warm & cosy with hot beverages and good smells.
Im so sorry your family has what I call "the crud". I too have been dealing with it since before Christmas. Im amazed that you are up and functional. Please take care so you don't relapse.
I collect lighted houses, so I have at least six of those bins, and they are triple in size to that one, plus boxes of Christmas decorations. Most of the houses are department 56, but I have some smaller ones that are plastic which I call my Whoville Village. My daughter gave me the Grinch with his sleigh and dog for it. I love it so much.
Hey Becky I just wanna say I love your videos and everything you do you have shown me a lot and I’ve even tried to garden last year and I’m hopping this year I’ll be able to do a lot better and it’s from watching you all these years and I’m so happy I found you on TH-cam love you
I use earth breeze laundry detergent and I love it. It saves on space, works great and is good for the environment. Powdered soap has a tendency to clog up the washer, pipes and septic systems.
We found a great deal on Persil and WOW!!!! Out laundry has never been more fresh!! So impressive I'm now looking for deals on this brand!! We purchased a two for one at Sam's in July, just getting low now
My husband says if there is a flat surface in the house it will be decorated. I have too many tubs of Christmas decorations to count. I have Satatues of many different Santas, Frosty, reindeers and sleigh , snow golbes of Disney characters, cartoons snow golbes, a string of musical soldiers, and much more. I love it ! We start the day after Thanksgiving and leave decorations up until the day after Super bowl. We do the same for Easter, 4th of July, and Halloween. I am big on decorations and with your help I have better menus for the celebrations. 😊 Thanks.
@@daveshoemaker7137 My grandsons are too young for that and my daughter would just throw my gifts away. Hope I live long enough for them to appreciate these gifts. Your family is well blessed. Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year Becky ❤ you can chop your fresh pine wreath into small pieces and infuse some in vinegar and some in cheap vodka to create your own pine sol fresh multi-cleaner . You use the alcohol infused pine to cut thru grease/fat and mixed with the infused vinegar it just makes a fantastic smelling cleaner for basically the cost of cheap vodka and white vinegar 😊
Becky!! You’re seriously an inspiration. I love how humble you are, how positive you are & how grateful you are. You motivate me to do things I’ve never imagined doing, like making homemade bread! I thoroughly enjoy your videos. So, thank you for that and thank you for being you.
It amazes me when someone can get their Christmas stuff into one box. I have boxes and boxes of decorations. It’s an amalgamation of mine, my mother’s, and two aunt’s. 😂
Right?!?! I have one tote just for stockings!!!!! Now….. they are ones for me and my husband, my parents, my sister & her family, and my husband’s brother & his family, so there are a lot, but…..😆 I’ll never be down to one tote!! I applaud Becky’s minimalist style though. I love it!
Hi Becky,you do sound full of cold but your smile is still there🤗. I have 7 weeks before the caravan season starts and my challenge is to use all my frozen produce. Good luck with the pantry challenge, tomorrow is my reset day and getting my body moving more . Take care x
Hand held steamers are wonderful for all the little nooks and crannies around the house and car. Though I find myself not reaching for it when I'm just doing a "well,I'm here now so I might as well do something, " cleaning around those areas 😅 It's unnecessary for me,but I find that it's great for those who keep a better routine for their cleanings (or even deep cleanings).
I LOVE m Bissell handheld steamer because it cleans SO thoroughly WITHOUT cleansers. Great for things like grout, sinks, washing machines, showers, window sills...
I work split shifts on weekends. In between shifts I love watching your videos. It’s calming, relaxing, informative and I’m always getting ideas and tips from you. It leaves me refreshed and ready to face the afternoon. Thanks for sharing all your videos. I love them.
A tip for next year's after-christmas cleanup..dollar store $1.00 blue tarp..they re-fold easily, and if you spread it on the floor before you take down the fireplace greenery, all the schmutz ends up on it..gather the corners and no needles all through the house
Thank you for sharing! Don’t forget, after a cold like that runs thru the house, it can help to replace the air filters in your a/c and furnace system. Helps me feel like the cold is actually out of the house!
My parents did that in the past. Every tree after Christmas were put in the ground. After a few years we had a ton of trees in the garden!! 😂 And they grow like crazy! I think 1 tree was 6 metres tall!
I love my Commercial Maytag. It gets the clothes really clean. Love the dial and simple operating buttons. Wish I could turn off the dryer buzzer. I just clothes the laundry room door.
Becky, I have LG front loaders and I love them. I clean mine after each use. I guess it’s because I used to clean houses for a living. I love to clean. lol Hope everyone has a wonderful week end.
I used your video to tap into cleaning our guest room, got the boys cleaning their rooms and hubby helped keeping everyone on track. Hugs from Esquimalt
Hello Y’all. Hey Becky. We all need a reset. I need A “That was easy” button. Just want this cold to leave me alone. Thanks for the lovely videos and I am gonna have me a min in garden this year. I can’t wait. Thanks Becky. Lots of love to you ❤❤❤.
❤really lovely to see a bit more of your home .... we haven't seen any change/improvements since you moved to that house where you initially showed you & Josh working on it. Will we see your little boy in the garden with you as he gets older? He must be a year old now & possibly toddling around already?
Love, love your channel Becky❤❤ I live in Portugal, Europe and I watch every video since I found your channel and subscribed....You are an inspiration for me, and I love that you are so active and I learn so much just from watching you, thanks🙏😊❤️❤️ God Bless you and your family! 🙏
It has been a crazy couple of weeks getting ready for our family Christmas last night. I finished the last grandchilds gift yesterday morning, finished my son's by 4 and was working on hubby's until just before for he got home at 5, all while putting together 2 kinds of chili and baking bread and dessert. Didn't plan on doing much today but you convinced me when you were doing laundry and you said "have your appliances work for you" so in went the laundry and I packed away all my Santas and just have the tree to put away. Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts with us and inspiring us to just get it done.
Hi Becky, if you don't use a sink or shower often, you should run the water at least once a week to fill up the sewer trap and to keep the plumbing working well.
The minute the last gift is opened on Christmas Day, I want to take down ALL of the decorations!! LOL 😂 I just want my house back to “normal” after a month of decorations everywhere! I also go through my Christmas stuff every year & purge what I am no longer using or am In love with. We’re in the “2ft tree on a table” season of our lives so I have A LOT to get rid of this year.
Further to the blackboard suggestion, if you prefer a paper list to cross things off as you go, send the picture you have taken to your printer and print it out. If you loose the list, you have a backup on your phone.
Thanks for being here with me today as we got the house put back together after the holidays! - Becky
That's our plan for the weekend, and doubling up on a few recipes to try and restock our freezer meals 😁
I plan on resetting my home as well. And hopefully wake up without this cold and ready for the reset button on my house and myself.
God bless you
I took everything down on Boxing Day, lost my Mum 23/10 so wasn’t in the spirit
Just did this a couple days ago.And got a housekeeper to come in today! I do this every couple months to give myself a little help!
Hi Becky I have a tip about your washing machine. Leave the lid open when your not using it that helps prevent the musty smell inside your washer and mold growth between the clothes drum and the water reservoir of the clothes drum.
Yes i always leave my washer lid open too.
Thank you SO MUCH for this tip! I never knew that!
I just started doing this last year and it has made a big difference.
When I do that I always have to check for cats :)
Yes!! We have two laundry facilities in our home..a blessing ❤ one bc we have swimming pool one on 1st floor and one on second floor. Always leave the lid up to dry things out!! I also wipe everything out with a Lysol wipe each load. Four members in our home, most loads are done separately for each member. It makes it easier to wash, dry, fold an put everything away in record time!!!
I smiled when you said you want to keep all your decorations in one bin. I have an entire small attic just for Christmas!!!
I am a 1-bin person too.
Same...half of a storage unit is decorations...lol There's always uses for Christmas lights year round - never get rid of those!
I must have 15-20 big totes full of Christmas stuff. One of these years I need to downsize. 😮
I used to have tons and now I am also down to just 1 big bin
Me too 😂
HI Becky, and a warm hello from Northern Germany. Your poinsettia plant is easy to let them grow. 1. As soon as the leaves start to turn green... put them in ur basement/cellar.. they love it dark during spring and summer.. slightly water them and put aluminumfoil around the pot itself. as soon as it is getting cooler like October gets them out and then magic happen
Hi Becky, just a suggestion for you for your grocery list. We repurposed an large painting we did not like the picture anymore, but loved the frame, so we turned the picture around and painted it with blackboard paint. I then sectioned it out into grocery stores and “to do” lists for myself and my hubby. Then every time we run out of something or have something we need to get done it gets written on the board. Just before we go shopping we take a photo on our phones so that the shopping list does not get lost. Once shopping or task is done, rub it off the board ready for the next items to be added. You can customise the board to suit your needs or season and make it as pretty or utilitarian as you want. If you don’t have a framed picture to use, grab one you like from a thrift/ second hand store. Hope this tip may be useful to you.
That’s a great idea. I was excited to hear Becky say that she has a picture to hang up because it appears from the videos that she doesn’t have anything on the walls.
Wow that is so helpful! thanks so much
@@AcreHomestead You’re welcome
Genius!!!
You could also use the glass in the frame and white board markers just make the background neutral.
Becky your Bundt pan wreath would be super cute in your kitchen! Maybe on the inside of the back door - since it’s a kitchen themed wreath it would look great in the kitchen! ❤
Does anyone else feel kinda special when Becky says "we" made them together!!! I've always noticed it and I dunno it just makes me feel good lol. Even though I didn't do a dang thing but get hungry lol
lol, yes, I've noticed it and it makes me feel good, too. Like I have a friend, lol!
It feels like we are in it together! Thanks for being her, Natalie!
Absolutely! ❤
It motivates me for sure
Stack the wood slices biggest to smallest with the long piece on the bottom to make it look like a tree and maybe add a star and a date on each slice to represent the years.
I love this idea!!
I love that you acknowledge your child at times. We all followed along awaiting him, and it’s just nice to see you mention.
Me too! saying "this busy mom" and "keeping out little hands." It's just enough.
It’s like the one commented that “we” were with Becky during her pregnancy. Right, “we”watched the pain and her disappointments during and after delivery.
So “we” can only get a sentence here and there since he’s been born.
“ We all LOVE ❤️ Becky’s little boy so much our hearts aches us not to see him!!
So truthfully it’s really NOT enough. Tell us more. Is he crawling or starting to try a walk, can he say mommy and daddy?
Please, Becky “we” are in it together give us a little more mile stones your little boy is doing . Show us a silhouette.from the back of him. This Great Grandmother thanks and loves you all. God Bless
@@cajbafTotally agree. People forget that Becky is just a regular wife and mom just like the rest of us. These videos are her job and a source of income. Just because she chooses to share certain aspects of her life doesn’t mean “we” are entitled to know everything. I commend her for not caving and sharing things she doesn’t want to share. “We” are strangers to Becky. She doesn’t know us from Adam. She’s doing everything in her power to allow her son to have a normal life separate from his mom’s very successful TH-cam channel. She graciously explained all of this and yet people refuse to respect her wishes.
@@rinap6283we are not entitled to know anything about him. Her channel is about her and what she’s doing, not her child and his milestones. The internet is a scary place & it’s kind of creepy for people to keep demanding to know about or see a child. She’s 100% doing the right thing by keeping him off the internet. He’s none of our business.
Yes, I would love to see a glimpse of him once in awhile
I understand if not though
I know this sounds rude (not meant to be at all)… but when I had my kids I decorated for Christmases insanely just for them and they loved it (so many vivid memories for them). I don’t think I could live this minimally in the decor department as you guys do in your home.
That view from your kitchen window is gorgeous!
Aw thanks so very much!
I'm clearly not a minimalist when it comes to Christmas. I can't imagine having a box that small as my only Christmas decoration containers. I have a shed that is filled with mostly Christmas stuff!
That is amazing if that is what makes you happy!
The house is pretty boring
I was thinking the same thing. I have four boxes of just different themed tree decorations I have been collecting over the past 25 years. I love how everyone does holiday decorating differently.
I was thinking the same thing and how my husband would think something was wrong with me not having 8 totes 5 wreaths and 2 large trees. 🤣🤣🤣 I did get rid of some stuff but I still have a lot of stuff. It takes me all day to take it all down, but I love it so much! But I do love Becky’s house and how organized she is and things look so nice. ❤
I don't think I can be that minimal. Slowly working on paring down. About 2 yrs ago I got rid of A LOT of seasonal decorations. (I've inherited about as much as I had myself) I have the most for Halloween and Christmas. Now there is a set # of containers. If we get something new it has to fit, so something old& tired leaves.
You can also run your washer through a cycle with a washer cleaner, but I've found that vinegar works great!😊❤
Don't forget to take a picture of your list in case you loose it when you go shopping! Happy New Year Becky, looking forward to seeing what we make this year!
Oh good tip about the list!
The fact that I absolutely love watching you do household chores like laundry just cracks me up! It’s really the simple things in life. I’m usually doing something at the same time you are - kinda like an old fashioned quilting bee (cleaning/cooking bee)!
Thank you for being so authentically you. I appreciate you so much 💚🌱🌿🪴🌍🍄🪹
One Christmas box? You are so good! I have been married 37 years and have amassed at least 12 boxes (if not more) for just Christmas decorations. I also have 6 just for Halloween! We have been in our home for 24 years and I’m dreading downsizing because so much will have to go!
You are an inspiration to this 71-yr-old "recovering" packrat! 😊❤
Becky I orderedl presto electric pressure canner and it arrived today. I'm so excited my first projects are to make some taco meat and some Mexican FIESTA beans.. I am 72 years old. I'm a widow and I can't almost everything in half pint jars. It takes a lot of jars but it's so handy for me. I love your channel. I love your little family. I'm praying for you regularly. I tell everyone you are my friend
I love how you peek around the corner and grin when you get the tree in the box and turned to go down the stairs!!!❤
I love how she peeked around the corner also that was priceless ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I was afraid the tree would roll over her as she coded it down the stairs!!!!
Becky is So cute!
I always get sad taking down Christmas, haha. I leave my tree up through most of January because it's cozy and makes me happy through a long, dark, cold month!
Save your old white candles to redo into new candles, can be colored with old broken crayons, and if already fragranced, if vanilla, can add new vanilla, etc to refresh. Just fyi.😊❤
Becky,if you’ll take old toothbrushes and clean your washer in all those places, it’s a game changer. No need to buy anything fancy❤️
I love watching your videos. I just can't get on board with the minimalist for Christmas!! My daughter and grandson live with us❤ our home is a full on North Pole!! Four trees, one he decorates to his liking!! Full of color, tradition, old mixed with new and each tree with it's own personality. The kitchen is our special place with lights and Santa, We create a wonderland of experience and expectations of the holidays and incorporate the true blessing and meaning. Along with the ahhs of splendor. It's not for everyone but it fits for all and every baby and child that joins in the three day festivities.
Hi Becky, I feel like your Bundt pan wreath would be very appropriate on your kitchen door next year.
I love you Becky! Your 1 box of decorations amazes me. Been married 42 years and have collected 23 thirty two gallon or larger totes to hold all of mine. Lol I do every room comforters for beds. All bathrooms and my front yard with all wood nativity scene. Angels. Camels deer Manger with doll to reprrsent Jesus. I cut out if plywood and made myself. Hope you are still on for years to come so I can see if your collection grows. Lol Thanks for your channel!
Your post sounds like mine!
@@cajbaf oh I know. I started that way but have changed over the years. That is why I said hoping she stays on so I could see if she changes. Not being negative at all!
❤ the furry little supervisor!!
Just had a thought for your window seat storage area. Any bins that you want to repurpose can go in there to use for storing like items. You can put velcro underneath some long cushions and in top of the lid and you have extra seating area. Could be focal with some cute pillows too.😊❤
Becky I’ve debated commenting about this for a long time. I’ve been meaning to tell you that you remind me so much of my cousin Katie in the best way she was the type of person that if you were around her it was like receiving a ginormous hug all time and that what I feel your videos do. Every time you post a video I feel like I’m that much closer to her and on top of that I feel like your videos are very cozy and I love it so I just wanted to say thank you for everything you do ❤
- Steph
I love that you leave in mistakes in your videos and are honest about things like never cleaning your washing machine. Although we have very different lives, I watch your videos because they are so relatable and helpful! ❤
Tip. When your washer is filling up when you're doing your towels, use the warm water and a rag to clean your washer and dryer. It's an awesome way to keep your appliances clean.
I learned this from a sweet lady from church.
That is exactly how I clean mine and then just drop it in the machine...lol
That's what I do also
That’s what I do too, but I have to more if I want to get all the cracks and crevices
You are so cute!! I love how excited you got about putting the tree away all by yourself! Can you share the tree you have? I LOVE the ease of it!!!
We got it at costco last year. they had the same one this year as well
Happy Friday, Becky & everyone! Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! 🦋🖤
You're too funny! We have a 1500 sq ft bungalow (so much smaller than your beautiful home) and I have (no kidding!)12 bins (the same ones that you have) with my Christmas decorations in them, not to mention a silver tree, a white tree, three green trees (for the outside porch) and we also ALWAYS have a real tree for the living room. I laughed out loud when you said you like to put all of your decorations in the one bin. My husband would love that...................
Becky I tend to forget that on top of the wonderful content you put out for us, you are also a full time mama! Thank you for your time, ideas and dedication ❤
I really appreciate you sharing. I haven’t watched as much lately. Life has just been hard. Seconds into this video and I can feel my heart filling up a little. It’s nice to not feel alone
Aw I'm so sorry you have been a hard place lately and it's an honor my videos can help in any little way!
@AcreHomestead Becky, we never know how our words can help someone, do we?!
You brighten up SO many lives, so many...mine included! ❤
jessymanders1896--you are not alone! I'm praying you feel God's love pouring over you. ❤
Oh my you only have 1 bin of Christmas stuff….I have 14 Christmas bins, 3 Halloween bins, 2 Easter bins and 2 fall bins lol. Last year I said I was going to go thru and purge but I still loved most of my stuff so I ended up keeping a lot of it lol.
Well Becky, another year has gone by. Love your videos and your new home. In my old age, I have learned so much from you. I feel like I found a new young friend in you. Just goes to show, you are never too old to learn, new things. I will be 80 next month. Thank you Becky,for being you. ❤️🧓🏼😘
I feel this way also !
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Omg I absolutely love your chanel. I actually pend my entire weekend watching your chanel. I realy, love your style
My name is Bebi from Brooklyn, NY love your chanel
Becky, I know this is a bit off subject but you’re doing Xmas stuff, you bring me so much joy so I want to share. Every year we get our daughter a Xmas ornament maybe it represents something she did ballet 🩰 or something fun that makes noises. Anyways, when she leaves home she will get to take these with her to have decoration for her Christmas that remind her of home and she’ll be able to decorate a tree. My mom did this tradition for me and my whole family has ornaments they all enjoy that I got as a kid! It’s so much fun. And our daughter looks forward to it every year with excitement. Just something to think about if you see this ❤ we got the crude too. I hope you’re doing better!
I did the same with my 5 and my patents got them an ornament as well. I now get my grandchildren an ornament every year. It is so fun to listen to them recall the memories and when they moved out they had ornaments for their 1st tree
I loved your minimalist decorations. I need to go through all of mine that are stored and donate most of them. I collect Santas and have for over 40 years. Some of my collection are from family and friends, but the majority, I purchased. I have different mediums, I guess you would call them .. a painted softball, kitchen funner, Coke bottle,etc. My absolute favorite is a painted antique wooden ice skate given to me from by brother and sister-in-law. I have mass-produced as well as hand carves, fabric, glass, metal. You name it LOL One year, while packing them away (not only was it hard to display them all, but unpacking and packing them away PLUS finding storage space was getting difficult), I dropped and shattered my favorite Santa! 😢 That's when I decided to buy a large display case to keep them in. Now they are on display year-round. Since then, I have had to limit my new acquisitions to small Santas due to it being so full. Maybe I need to think about another display case ...🤔😂
WOW so many different Christmas traditions! We usually put the Christmas tree up some time after the St Lucy's feast day (December 13th) although you could also put it up at the start of Advent (December 3rd) and take it down after Epiphany (January 6th) You are such an inspiration Becky. Because of you I have started canning/preserving and I'm in my 60's. All the best to you and your family thought the coming year.
St Lucy’s day is a Christian thing. Celebrated by Christians all over the world. The 12 days of Christmas too! 🎄 🙌
We like to have the tree up by the first of December and celebrate the advent through the 24th with candles and daily treats. We're German so maybe it's more our thing, lol. It makes for a really Merry Month of Christmas though ❤
Becky, My washer came with a “Cleaning Cycle”! I can buy a large pellet that dissolves and cleans everything it touches! When it is finished my front loader looks and smells fabulous and the only thing I have to actually hand clean is the front inside of the door and the rubber rings that seal the door when the machine is in cycle! One thing the installer said was NEVER leave the front door closed when the washer is not in use!!! Leave that door ajar enough so that air gets into the drum. It will dry inside the washer and I have never had to worry about the mildew and/or sour smell that comes from closing the door on a damp or wet drum. I have washed 5 pair of men’s jeans at one time and they come out clean and ready for the dryer! I love my washer and dryer!!
I throw my candlesticks with used candles in my freezer for half an hour, and the wax comes right out easily. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOURS.🎉
I only take down the tree and decorations after 6th January. The 12 days of Christmas. Gives more time to rest too :) Love your channel. Watching from South Africa.
Hey Becky love your site. I’ve learned so much. This 74 year old loves you
I am still putting on my 1 original Christmas ornament Mom and Dad gave us kids on the tree every year and I am 67 years old. It usually strikes up conversation. I gave my kids a new ornament for the tree and a Christmas pin for their stocking every year. As they moved out they had ornaments for their first tree and Christmas pins to wear during the holiday once the stockings were hung out for the season. Wonderful memories ❤️
We have had this cold too! I thought I was doing better but not today!! LOL. I am diamond painting while listening to you in my comfy bed LOL. I hope to get more energy and get things put back in but not for about a week! I did love your wreath on your door though, I would have left it! You're great at letting things go and it's inspiring!
I love that you're setting your space up for yourself! How relaxing it must feel!
Hi Becky and fellow watchers. I have a paint brush about 2in wide that i use to clean in the crevices of my washer and dryer. Not setting up a steamer necessary. I clean up with vinegar and dish soap.
I, too, use paintbrushes for cleaning. Even the sponge brushes, but they don't last as long. Great for cleaning those tight areas and you can dip them into water and cleansers, rinse, and re-use.
Ugh. I would love a quiet house for a day to get things reset! What a great day and video. ❤
A tree farm in my town make’s Christmas ornaments out of the pieces they cut off the bottom of the tree. I’ve bought ones that had Santa,foxes,raccoons etc painted on the cutting. So cute
Thats so cute!
That would be a fun thing for the children in your whole family to do....on second thought, maybe wait until they get older.....🤔🤔🤔
In the UK we call the bit between Christmas and new years betwixmas and we use it as a time to relax and enjoy family time! I hope you enjoyed your betwixmas ❤ happy new year to you and your family!!
We celebrated early with both side of family. Took all our Christmas decorations/tree down ( inside and outside) on the 26th. So glad we did it was warm and dry the day we did it
I just got done purging and organizing. It was quite the chore but I feel so much better! I sent a lot of old stuff to the thrift store. Now I can tackle my kitchen cabinets!
I am struggling with the same
Plagued! The fatigue is awful! Hope y’all are 100 % soon! Love your videos.❤
We are finally! I hope you get better soon!
Us too! I got sick on December 24 and am still sick today January 5th! Every few days I start feeling much better and then it hits again. I never get sick.
I was so distracted, while you were folding the towels, by that VIEW out your window! Wow. So beautiful. I can only dream of owning a house with a view like that ❤
Keep those plastic tablecloths. They can be used for a myriad of things where you need a drop cloth for quick cleanup. Like indoor gardening
100%. Easy cleanup.
Growing up, we had a storage thingie like the one under your window. We called it the window seat. lol. That’s been about 60 some odd years ago. I really enjoy your videos! God bless you and your family!
I'm watching this on my TV. The view out your window looks like a picture. It's absolutely gorgeous. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Oh my- I’m a little late watching this video. Meg and Ben are expecting 🤗🤗🥰🥰😊😊 and we all just came down off cloud nine here 😂.
Getting your house in order now is a great idea with garden planning coming right up. I have plans to re-stone my herb bed this year. It’s as old as the hills 😂 and the frost has shifted the base some over the years - such an exciting time anyway and now Meg’s having another baby ❤️
That’s awesome that Meg is expecting!! It’s been a while since I’ve watched one of their videos, but I was suspicious that maybe she was pregnant 😃.
Thank you Becky, this was the kind of company i needed. I hope you,and your family have a wonderful 2024. I'll be around cheering you on! Thank you!
Such a January thing to do organize, reduce, restart.😊
I love the plate that your dad got you with the Christmas sweater print. So evocative. It sends your brain straight to Christmas and warm & cosy with hot beverages and good smells.
Hi Becky, glad you all are feeling much better. Your kitchen sink view is like a painting, what a beautiful view!!
Everyone is different, but New Years is part of the holiday season in my book. Christmas and holiday decor stays put in my home until the new year.
Im so sorry your family has what I call "the crud". I too have been dealing with it since before Christmas. Im amazed that you are up and functional. Please take care so you don't relapse.
You are so organized! I love it. Thank you fir bringing us along.❤
Happy New Year Becky, Josh and Baby Acre xxx🎉
I collect lighted houses, so I have at least six of those bins, and they are triple in size to that one, plus boxes of Christmas decorations. Most of the houses are department 56, but I have some smaller ones that are plastic which I call my Whoville Village. My daughter gave me the Grinch with his sleigh and dog for it. I love it so much.
Hey Becky I just wanna say I love your videos and everything you do you have shown me a lot and I’ve even tried to garden last year and I’m hopping this year I’ll be able to do a lot better and it’s from watching you all these years and I’m so happy I found you on TH-cam love you
Aw thanks so much!
I love spending time hanging out with you Becky. It gives me motivation to do more stuff. 💚
It sure does !
Cleaning and putting up Christmas decorations is our plan for the weekend as well.
This message is for Josh: You must treasure this young lady. You have no idea what you have.
Totally! My husband is amazed at her!
I use earth breeze laundry detergent and I love it. It saves on space, works great and is good for the environment. Powdered soap has a tendency to clog up the washer, pipes and septic systems.
I hated it. Didn't rinse out well, even if I put it in first. Back to the miserable plastic bottles.
We found a great deal on Persil and WOW!!!! Out laundry has never been more fresh!! So impressive I'm now looking for deals on this brand!! We purchased a two for one at Sam's in July, just getting low now
My husband says if there is a flat surface in the house it will be decorated. I have too many tubs of Christmas decorations to count. I have Satatues of many different Santas, Frosty, reindeers and sleigh , snow golbes of Disney characters, cartoons snow golbes, a string of musical soldiers, and much more. I love it !
We start the day after Thanksgiving and leave decorations up until the day after Super bowl.
We do the same for Easter, 4th of July, and Halloween. I am big on decorations and with your help I have better menus for the celebrations. 😊
Thanks.
@@daveshoemaker7137 My grandsons are too young for that and my daughter would just throw my gifts away. Hope I live long enough for them to appreciate these gifts.
Your family is well blessed. Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year Becky ❤ you can chop your fresh pine wreath into small pieces and infuse some in vinegar and some in cheap vodka to create your own pine sol fresh multi-cleaner . You use the alcohol infused pine to cut thru grease/fat and mixed with the infused vinegar it just makes a fantastic smelling cleaner for basically the cost of cheap vodka and white vinegar 😊
Becky!! You’re seriously an inspiration. I love how humble you are, how positive you are & how grateful you are. You motivate me to do things I’ve never imagined doing, like making homemade bread! I thoroughly enjoy your videos. So, thank you for that and thank you for being you.
It amazes me when someone can get their Christmas stuff into one box. I have boxes and boxes of decorations. It’s an amalgamation of mine, my mother’s, and two aunt’s. 😂
Right?!?! I have one tote just for stockings!!!!! Now….. they are ones for me and my husband, my parents, my sister & her family, and my husband’s brother & his family, so there are a lot, but…..😆 I’ll never be down to one tote!! I applaud Becky’s minimalist style though. I love it!
Hi Becky,you do sound full of cold but your smile is still there🤗.
I have 7 weeks before the caravan season starts and my challenge is to use all my frozen produce.
Good luck with the pantry challenge, tomorrow is my reset day and getting my body moving more .
Take care x
Hand held steamers are wonderful for all the little nooks and crannies around the house and car. Though I find myself not reaching for it when I'm just doing a "well,I'm here now so I might as well do something, " cleaning around those areas 😅 It's unnecessary for me,but I find that it's great for those who keep a better routine for their cleanings (or even deep cleanings).
I LOVE m Bissell handheld steamer because it cleans SO thoroughly WITHOUT cleansers. Great for things like grout, sinks, washing machines, showers, window sills...
I work split shifts on weekends. In between shifts I love watching your videos. It’s calming, relaxing, informative and I’m always getting ideas and tips from you. It leaves me refreshed and ready to face the afternoon. Thanks for sharing all your videos. I love them.
A tip for next year's after-christmas cleanup..dollar store $1.00 blue tarp..they re-fold easily, and if you spread it on the floor before you take down the fireplace greenery, all the schmutz ends up on it..gather the corners and no needles all through the house
Thank you for sharing! Don’t forget, after a cold like that runs thru the house, it can help to replace the air filters in your a/c and furnace system. Helps me feel like the cold is actually out of the house!
I love watching you clean, cook and organize. It’s made me do more around my house.
You are awesome.
Thank you so much 😊
Hi Becky❣️ You are fabulous and I enjoy this day-in-the-life style video. Your channel is incredible and I never miss a video.
You should plant a couple rows of Christmas trees on your property I think it would be so special for your family. Happy new year !
We should! Thanks for the idea
My parents did that in the past. Every tree after Christmas were put in the ground. After a few years we had a ton of trees in the garden!! 😂 And they grow like crazy! I think 1 tree was 6 metres tall!
I love my Commercial Maytag. It gets the clothes really clean. Love the dial and simple operating buttons. Wish I could turn off the dryer buzzer. I just clothes the laundry room door.
The wreath on the door was still beautiful. I would have left it up a few more weeks.
I agree!
Becky, I have LG front loaders and I love them. I clean mine after each use. I guess it’s because I used to clean houses for a living. I love to clean. lol Hope everyone has a wonderful week end.
Keep a dedicated dish brush in your laundry. The stiff bristles clean those creases and crannies really well.
Love that idea! Thanks so much
I used your video to tap into cleaning our guest room, got the boys cleaning their rooms and hubby helped keeping everyone on track. Hugs from Esquimalt
Hello Y’all. Hey Becky. We all need a reset. I need A “That was easy” button. Just want this cold to leave me alone. Thanks for the lovely videos and I am gonna have me a min in garden this year. I can’t wait. Thanks Becky. Lots of love to you ❤❤❤.
😂😂😂 I just re-read what I sent. The cold has really gotten into my head. 😂😂😂.
❤really lovely to see a bit more of your home .... we haven't seen any change/improvements since you moved to that house where you initially showed you & Josh working on it.
Will we see your little boy in the garden with you as he gets older? He must be a year old now & possibly toddling around already?
Love, love your channel Becky❤❤ I live in Portugal, Europe and I watch every video since I found your channel and subscribed....You are an inspiration for me, and I love that you are so active and I learn so much just from watching you, thanks🙏😊❤️❤️ God Bless you and your family! 🙏
Wow thanks so much! It's an honor you watch!
It has been a crazy couple of weeks getting ready for our family Christmas last night. I finished the last grandchilds gift yesterday morning, finished my son's by 4 and was working on hubby's until just before for he got home at 5, all while putting together 2 kinds of chili and baking bread and dessert. Didn't plan on doing much today but you convinced me when you were doing laundry and you said "have your appliances work for you" so in went the laundry and I packed away all my Santas and just have the tree to put away. Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts with us and inspiring us to just get it done.
Hello Becky and Friends ❤
Hi Becky, if you don't use a sink or shower often, you should run the water at least once a week to fill up the sewer trap and to keep the plumbing working well.
The minute the last gift is opened on Christmas Day, I want to take down ALL of the decorations!! LOL 😂 I just want my house back to “normal” after a month of decorations everywhere! I also go through my Christmas stuff every year & purge what I am no longer using or am In love with. We’re in the “2ft tree on a table” season of our lives so I have A LOT to get rid of this year.
I so enjoy watching you work. Makes me feel good, I don't have the energy you have but I love how you make list of things to do.
Further to the blackboard suggestion, if you prefer a paper list to cross things off as you go, send the picture you have taken to your printer and print it out. If you loose the list, you have a backup on your phone.