Hi there! Hope you're having a nice day. Do you have a cleaning routine that is sort-of-organized, but still flexible? I'd love to hear about it. Also, are you buying new Christmas decorations this year, or are you using what you already have?
I have no routine, I do what I can when I can. First sign I’m recovering is I clean my bathroom and not have to go back to bed it’s a wonderful feeling. The carpet cleaning story was dreadful, it was the last thing you needed to cope with. No new decorations, I’m actually giving some away this year. Looking forward to seeing your curtains in place. ❤
@@mycat-r7y Oh yeah! Me, too! When I'm on my way back, I clean my bathroom. I've started decorating and am really glad that I decluttered the decor in January. (I got it right that time!) It's really helping me to find organized bins and to know that I'd be happy using any of it. I don't have to sort through the junk anymore. It's proof that I can declutter right, if I slow down and am more thoughtful when I'm doing it.
I am using the decorations that I have. I decluttered a lot of the decorations a few months ago and I am just keeping it simple this year. I don't have a set cleaning routine. I have been trying some, but none stick with me. I have ADHD so I have a hard time with lists, I never follow through. Maybe because my lists are too big 😂
@ yeah, I can make long lists. And then I forget where the list is and even if I do know where it is, I forget to look at it. I think mine will end up simpler but after last year, everything is simpler. I did a lot of big projects besides decorating. It was a lot. I won’t do that again. 😀
Loved this video. I do a bit of cleaning every day when I can. It's easier to keep up than to catch up. One thing at a time is how I decorate due to chronic illness and limited energy. I use what I have and only buy if something needs replacing. Don't know if it's my age or my illness, but I do not decorate every single room like I used to. Donated quite a lot of decorations. Still decorate for the seasons, but no more over the top. Simpler, and I love it. Can't wait to see how your decorating turned out. Love from the Netherlands. ❤
@@karinaa1008 That sounds like me! When I look back on past Christmas decorating videos, there are a couple that are very pretty but too much, too much. It will be simpler this year, but still pretty - I hope. I finished the living room tree yesterday and I love it. Can’t wait for you to see it!
I do a little at a time. At 65, I am in no rush. It is more enjoyable, bit by bit. I also don't have as much anymore. I gave some to my son and his family, donated some, and trashed some. I put all my battery candles out today. It will put a pleasant Thanksgiving mood together.
Thanks for sharing. I do a little each day. Can’t overdo anything when you have fibromyalgia 🥵 I will finish with the cleaning by Wednesday & start pulling out Christmas. No shopping, I’m retired.
@@miriam23774 so true! I can only do so much. I just decorating one tree. It took me two days because I have to stop and rest. But at least it’s done. I can’t handle shopping much. I use Walmart grocery delivery. It’s a lifesaver.
I'm glad you are finding a way to enjoy the process! Isn't it amazing what a wonderful teacher life is. I enjoy even small things so much more than I did before.
@@TowardsASimpleLife I agree about enjoying the small tasks which used to be mundane. I too am decorating my home for Christmas and as usual I am first in my neighborhood. I'm hoping for snow this season here in south east Pennsylvania ❄️❄️❄️
I grew up like that too- we wore shoes around the house too. It was actually bad manners to wear socks around the house! Now I have my own house, I let visitors keep their shoes on as too awkward to ask them to take them off but the kids are now in the habit of taking their shoes off 😅 we have cream carpets so had to get them to take them off as they come in!
Exactly! I also think Mom worried about the socks getting worn out. I think I wouldn't ask visitors to remove them either. I have a sign stuck in a tree outside of the door. If they see it and choose to remove them, okay. We don't get many visitors though. It's mostly my family. But cream carpets? Yeah. Shoes would be a problem. :-)
I brought a duvet cover for front room and a guilt for my bed, for Christmas. Go them off Temu. First ever. I usually put pillows. So it makes it fun. Anyhow Like you I reuse repurpose and will pick a up a few things, here or there for Christmas. Got rid of tons of stuff last year. I do a bit at a time. I use my air fryer all the time. I do not use much oil. My husband retired so now have not got a routine anymore and it is driving me nuts. Seems I a always Behind now. Peace!
It’s fun to decorate the bedroom. I’ve had a lot of luck with Temu. I read the reviews very, very carefully which helps. I noticed that they had a lot of pretty Christmas quilts this year. 😊
The only decor I’m going to buy this year is two live poinsettias for outside on the porch . I have everything else I need. My husband & I exchange a few gifts to open on Christmas morning. Our son & our 3 older grandkids get cash. That’s what they want besides the ham dinner & football. Hahaha 😆
That sounds great! I ended up buying some gold ribbon for my tree in the living room, but nothing else. It had enough fun stirring what I own around. I finished the tree today so you'll be seeing it soon. Live poinsettias are great! I'm in the process of trying to decide what to do about gifts this year. It's a little tricky when the kids live with you, but I can't keep up what I used to do. I kind of have my head buried in the sand at the moment... Ham & football!
I have fibromyalgia, too. I have to clean and decorate a little at a time. Sometimes it’s hard to do anything, and I have to play catch up when I’m feeling better.
Nice video - looks like you have a bit more energy. I have a domestic long hair cat who will not let you touch her with a brush. She sheds SO much! I have to do everything in my house a little at a time, and I now depend on others to do anything that requires a ladder. My balance seems to be getting worse, and I sure don't want to fall. Enjoy decorating your home.
@@kimking3466 so nice to hear from you Kim!! We had a long haired cat that didn’t shed. I can’t figure out how that happened. Maybe she did her shedding outside or something. Ha! Ladders scare me and I scare my family when I get in one. I’m sorry to hear that your balance is going down hill. A little at a time is something, right?
Can you afford to have your house cleaned once or twice a month? That would help you so much and then you only have to do touch ups in between. Or, with 5 adults and 2 kids in the house, can you assign regular cleaning tasks to each of them? That should help you immensely.
I wish I could. Back in the days when I owned a company, I had someone come in. I couldn’t do that now, so I just do the best I can when I can. My daughter maintains the apartment in the basement, which keeps her busy. Both of my sons do some chores. My husband helps cook and do dishes some. I’m happy about anything they can do. The laundry and general cleaning are mine to do though. When I’m sick, it really gets behind because they just don’t see it. A little at a time… I was just barely reminding myself that “it’s not a race.”
I am going to Hobby Lobby tomorrow for lights that are NOT battery operated. I got tired of changing batteries every other day. We don't wear our shoes in the house either. Floor stays cleaner. You also aren't bringing in germs from the outdoors. You know when you go in a public restroom and someone has PEED on the floor???? Yeah, that's on the bottom of your shoes. 🤮 Gross. I know your Christmas decor will be beautiful. I can't wait to see it!
Oh. Ack. The visual of that... SO TRUE! I am buried in battery-powered twinkle lights here. I just finished the living room tree today. It's (if I may say so) gorgeous. I can't wait for you to see it. It's amazing what can be done with just some mixing things up. The only new thing I bought was some gold ribbon. You'll see it soon!
Omgosh YES to tracking all of THAT into your home!!! *YUCK!!!* And amen to the batteries! My MIL is obsessed with battery-powered lights, candles, glowing things, both indoors and out. She's been trying to get me on board and I have to politely tell her I'm not interested. They're useful, sure, especially in emergencies, but I've already got stuff for those situations. Edit: Even if YOU don't use public bathrooms, other people do. And then they track it all over the stores, banks, libraries, etc that you walk in. I'm no germaphobe, but it's just plain gross.
@@katie7748 I got tired of the batteries going dead every 2-3 days!! Too much time and money spent. So I got some lights to plug in near the TV. Hopefully I'll be happy with those.
@@TowardsASimpleLife I can't wait to see it. I know it is so beautiful! I did manage to find some lights to plug in so hopefully I'll be happy with them. I was thinking about doing that tonight but I will do it Thursday when I have more time.
Oh, that's interesting. I need to mention that to my daughter. She loves her cat and takes good care of her, but maybe that's something to look at. Thanks!
As Lisa said, we have 5 adults (and two children, ages 13 and 6) living with us. It's a fully house! I could actually use some more extra blankets, but I only have a couple and some of them aren't really to use. I have some wool blankets that were my grandmothers from WWII and a quilt my mom made one of my sons. Also, one of my favorite things to do is decorate my home for the seasons. Over the years, I've collected various bedding sets for the seasons and I enjoy changing them out. Sometimes, a little change will really perk me up!
Oh come on, there lives a whole family in the house, Rozanne is doing great! Doesn't has to buy new stuff, its good for her family and for the earth! Don't petronize this sweet lady ❤❤
Hi there! Hope you're having a nice day. Do you have a cleaning routine that is sort-of-organized, but still flexible? I'd love to hear about it. Also, are you buying new Christmas decorations this year, or are you using what you already have?
I have no routine, I do what I can when I can. First sign I’m recovering is I clean my bathroom and not have to go back to bed it’s a wonderful feeling.
The carpet cleaning story was dreadful, it was the last thing you needed to cope with. No new decorations, I’m actually giving some away this year. Looking forward to seeing your curtains in place. ❤
@@mycat-r7y Oh yeah! Me, too! When I'm on my way back, I clean my bathroom. I've started decorating and am really glad that I decluttered the decor in January. (I got it right that time!) It's really helping me to find organized bins and to know that I'd be happy using any of it. I don't have to sort through the junk anymore. It's proof that I can declutter right, if I slow down and am more thoughtful when I'm doing it.
I am using the decorations that I have. I decluttered a lot of the decorations a few months ago and I am just keeping it simple this year. I don't have a set cleaning routine. I have been trying some, but none stick with me. I have ADHD so I have a hard time with lists, I never follow through. Maybe because my lists are too big 😂
@ yeah, I can make long lists. And then I forget where the list is and even if I do know where it is, I forget to look at it. I think mine will end up simpler but after last year, everything is simpler. I did a lot of big projects besides decorating. It was a lot. I won’t do that again. 😀
Thank you for sharing your life. Love the no shoes idea. You are doing a great job!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Nancy! It is quite an adjustment not to wear the shoes and I often have to remind my family, but it's helping!
Loved this video. I do a bit of cleaning every day when I can. It's easier to keep up than to catch up. One thing at a time is how I decorate due to chronic illness and limited energy. I use what I have and only buy if something needs replacing. Don't know if it's my age or my illness, but I do not decorate every single room like I used to. Donated quite a lot of decorations. Still decorate for the seasons, but no more over the top. Simpler, and I love it. Can't wait to see how your decorating turned out. Love from the Netherlands. ❤
@@karinaa1008 That sounds like me! When I look back on past Christmas decorating videos, there are a couple that are very pretty but too much, too much. It will be simpler this year, but still pretty - I hope. I finished the living room tree yesterday and I love it. Can’t wait for you to see it!
I love what you did with the bedroom. Festive and simple 🥰 I am a decorate all at once kinda gal.
Thanks! It’s such fun to do it all at once. Those were the days… love it! ❤
I do a little at a time. At 65, I am in no rush. It is more enjoyable, bit by bit. I also don't have as much anymore. I gave some to my son and his family, donated some, and trashed some. I put all my battery candles out today. It will put a pleasant Thanksgiving mood together.
Battery candles are great! I need to get mine out. My daughter uses a lot of my decor now. It’s nice to have it used!
Rozanne, I so enjoyed your video❤ it’s was like coming to visit for a cup of coffee with a good friend❤ so cozy, authentic and gracious 🥰🥰🥰
Thanks, Dusti! I wish you could do that. It would be such fun. :-)
Thanks for sharing. I do a little each day. Can’t overdo anything when you have fibromyalgia 🥵 I will finish with the cleaning by Wednesday & start pulling out Christmas. No shopping, I’m retired.
@@miriam23774 so true! I can only do so much. I just decorating one tree. It took me two days because I have to stop and rest. But at least it’s done. I can’t handle shopping much. I use Walmart grocery delivery. It’s a lifesaver.
Little by little this year after hip replacement. I’m enjoying a more focused and slower process. 🎄🎄🎄
I'm glad you are finding a way to enjoy the process! Isn't it amazing what a wonderful teacher life is. I enjoy even small things so much more than I did before.
@@TowardsASimpleLife I agree about enjoying the small tasks which used to be mundane. I too am decorating my home for Christmas and as usual I am first in my neighborhood. I'm hoping for snow this season here in south east Pennsylvania ❄️❄️❄️
@ snow makes it even more special! Suddenly cocoa seems like a mandatory drink! ☕️
I grew up like that too- we wore shoes around the house too. It was actually bad manners to wear socks around the house!
Now I have my own house, I let visitors keep their shoes on as too awkward to ask them to take them off but the kids are now in the habit of taking their shoes off 😅 we have cream carpets so had to get them to take them off as they come in!
Exactly! I also think Mom worried about the socks getting worn out. I think I wouldn't ask visitors to remove them either. I have a sign stuck in a tree outside of the door. If they see it and choose to remove them, okay. We don't get many visitors though. It's mostly my family. But cream carpets? Yeah. Shoes would be a problem. :-)
I brought a duvet cover for front room and a guilt for my bed, for Christmas. Go them off Temu. First ever. I usually put pillows. So it makes it fun. Anyhow Like you I reuse repurpose and will pick a up a few things, here or there for Christmas. Got rid of tons of stuff last year. I do a bit at a time. I use my air fryer all the time. I do not use much oil. My husband retired so now have not got a routine anymore and it is driving me nuts. Seems I a always Behind now. Peace!
It’s fun to decorate the bedroom. I’ve had a lot of luck with Temu. I read the reviews very, very carefully which helps. I noticed that they had a lot of pretty Christmas quilts this year. 😊
My first cat, Chloe, shed a lot of fur. So does Gracie, my second cat. I’ve always brushed them almost daily, doesn’t matter they still shed.
@@dorothy9618 I guess we got lucky. Ha. She is a nice cat though (except for all of the furniture she has clawed to death!).
Really enjoyed watching your video. You have a lovely home. Thank you for sharing!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It really means a lot to me to hear from you!
Awe…your bed is so cute!
Thanks! I'm really enjoying it!
The only decor I’m going to buy this year is two live poinsettias for outside on the porch . I have everything else I need. My husband & I exchange a few gifts to open on Christmas morning. Our son & our 3 older grandkids get cash. That’s what they want besides the ham dinner & football. Hahaha 😆
That sounds great! I ended up buying some gold ribbon for my tree in the living room, but nothing else. It had enough fun stirring what I own around. I finished the tree today so you'll be seeing it soon. Live poinsettias are great! I'm in the process of trying to decide what to do about gifts this year. It's a little tricky when the kids live with you, but I can't keep up what I used to do. I kind of have my head buried in the sand at the moment... Ham & football!
I was raised by my grandparents, and we lived on a farm. We always had the rule that shoes came off at the door, even for guests.
My grandpa was a farmer, too! Oh my... he came in from working so dirty and smelly. Taking on the shoes would be a great idea.
Excellent Video.. xx
I'm so glad you liked it! 😊
I have fibromyalgia, too. I have to clean and decorate a little at a time. Sometimes it’s hard to do anything, and I have to play catch up when I’m feeling better.
I know exactly what you mean. I do the same thing.
Nice video - looks like you have a bit more energy. I have a domestic long hair cat who will not let you touch her with a brush. She sheds SO much! I have to do everything in my house a little at a time, and I now depend on others to do anything that requires a ladder. My balance seems to be getting worse, and I sure don't want to fall. Enjoy decorating your home.
@@kimking3466 so nice to hear from you Kim!! We had a long haired cat that didn’t shed. I can’t figure out how that happened. Maybe she did her shedding outside or something. Ha! Ladders scare me and I scare my family when I get in one. I’m sorry to hear that your balance is going down hill. A little at a time is something, right?
Can you afford to have your house cleaned once or twice a month? That would help you so much and then you only have to do touch ups in between. Or, with 5 adults and 2 kids in the house, can you assign regular cleaning tasks to each of them? That should help you immensely.
I wish I could. Back in the days when I owned a company, I had someone come in. I couldn’t do that now, so I just do the best I can when I can. My daughter maintains the apartment in the basement, which keeps her busy. Both of my sons do some chores. My husband helps cook and do dishes some. I’m happy about anything they can do. The laundry and general cleaning are mine to do though. When I’m sick, it really gets behind because they just don’t see it. A little at a time… I was just barely reminding myself that “it’s not a race.”
I barely have the energy to watch you do this!
I feel you! Sometimes it’s hard to muster the energy, but I’m glad you’re still here chilling with me!
Little bit at a time. 🤓
@@wendyhummel9600 True!!!
I am going to Hobby Lobby tomorrow for lights that are NOT battery operated. I got tired of changing batteries every other day. We don't wear our shoes in the house either. Floor stays cleaner. You also aren't bringing in germs from the outdoors. You know when you go in a public restroom and someone has PEED on the floor???? Yeah, that's on the bottom of your shoes. 🤮 Gross.
I know your Christmas decor will be beautiful. I can't wait to see it!
Oh. Ack. The visual of that... SO TRUE! I am buried in battery-powered twinkle lights here. I just finished the living room tree today. It's (if I may say so) gorgeous. I can't wait for you to see it. It's amazing what can be done with just some mixing things up. The only new thing I bought was some gold ribbon. You'll see it soon!
Omgosh YES to tracking all of THAT into your home!!! *YUCK!!!*
And amen to the batteries! My MIL is obsessed with battery-powered lights, candles, glowing things, both indoors and out. She's been trying to get me on board and I have to politely tell her I'm not interested. They're useful, sure, especially in emergencies, but I've already got stuff for those situations.
Edit: Even if YOU don't use public bathrooms, other people do. And then they track it all over the stores, banks, libraries, etc that you walk in. I'm no germaphobe, but it's just plain gross.
@ So true! I just wish I’ll had realized soon, but better late than never!
@@katie7748 I got tired of the batteries going dead every 2-3 days!! Too much time and money spent. So I got some lights to plug in near the TV. Hopefully I'll be happy with those.
@@TowardsASimpleLife I can't wait to see it. I know it is so beautiful! I did manage to find some lights to plug in so hopefully I'll be happy with them. I was thinking about doing that tonight but I will do it Thursday when I have more time.
certain cat breedsshed more, and or if they havent been given a dewormer they shed more.
Oh, that's interesting. I need to mention that to my daughter. She loves her cat and takes good care of her, but maybe that's something to look at. Thanks!
I hate cords!!!!!!
@@diannajohnston4558 me too!
You have a 6 year old living with you??
@@diannajohnston4558 Yes, my daughter and her two girls live with us. They’ve been here almost 6 years.
Why do you keep so many linens and blankets? They seem more of a burden than a blessing.
she has 5 people living there. and she likes to change seasonally'
As Lisa said, we have 5 adults (and two children, ages 13 and 6) living with us. It's a fully house! I could actually use some more extra blankets, but I only have a couple and some of them aren't really to use. I have some wool blankets that were my grandmothers from WWII and a quilt my mom made one of my sons. Also, one of my favorite things to do is decorate my home for the seasons. Over the years, I've collected various bedding sets for the seasons and I enjoy changing them out. Sometimes, a little change will really perk me up!
Oh come on, there lives a whole family in the house, Rozanne is doing great! Doesn't has to buy new stuff, its good for her family and for the earth! Don't petronize this sweet lady ❤❤