I only have one child (just turned 1) and I am 22 weeks pregnant with baby #2- I quit getting my hair done YEARS AGO- never looking back. I will never waste my time and money to have someone else do my hair again- It's been like 9 years and I've never had an issue. I don't hate the patience to sit in a chair for 3 hours and I'm so happy I quit doing that many years ago before having kids so I don't feel like I'm missing out now. Totally with you! It's nice to see I already do the majority of these things on your list! Makes me feel like I'm in a good spot. I use screen time as a tool with my son- he gets about 45 minutes total throughout the entire week, but I could probably reduce my own screen time in the evening for sure! Thanks
@@sylviachacon4152 This was a tough one when my kids were little but I started them putting away dishes when they were little and by 12 each kid learned how to do dishes and their own laundry. It’s a right of passage into young adulthood. Now they are all responsible for a few days of dishes, cleaning counters and my youngest puts away clean dishes and takes out trash every morning. I have 5 kids so many hands made lighter work and more time enjoying their company. 💞
I love checking my phone first thing. It’s my quiet “planning” time. Catch up on texts with friends, check my to do list, check the news and my email. I don’t wake up easily, but this wakes up my brain. It’s a perfect time to do it. For me anyway.
So many great things on this list. I have already adopted some of these things. I only have one child who is now approaching her 19th birthday. She lives at home and she's great help. But I find that simplifying things in my daily routine helps me take less off the plate of the people who live with me because I am disabled and rely on them for a lot of things so by simplifying my needs it transfers onto my loved ones and makes their life easier and that makes me feel great.
It’s hard to believe I started following you many years ago when you primarily posted makeup and beauty content. You’re probably the channel I’ve followed the longest because as my interests have changed to home making, you have too. Love your practical tips
Yes, your hair looks great. These are all great suggestions for busy moms. When I limited my children's TV, I was judged by other parents and the kids' peers as a bad and controlling mom ;but I still feel like it was the right choice.
I agree with most of these with the exception of the phone one…and my reasoning is because I missed a phone call on Christmas Eve because I was in another room separate from my phone when my mother-in-law called to tell me and her son that my brother-in-law had gotten into a horrible motorcycle accident. If I had answered the call the first time, we would’ve had more time to spend with him at the hospital during his last moments, instead we got there too late and wasn’t able to see him, he passed away shortly after we got there. So with the regard to my kids school, emergencies that “may or may not happen” I’d rather not take the chance and not have a way for someone to reach me if they need to. I’ll never make that mistake again.
I'm really sorry for your loss. I keep my phone fairly nearby because of a similar situation that happened in my family. However, for people on the fence about where to put your phone: having it nearby doesn't have to equate to using it constantly throughout the day or being bombarded by notifications. You might just need to train yourself to pick it up and check it less frequently.
Omg how horrible and on Christmas Eve .. I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I hope you don’t carry any guilt with you from not being close to your phone cause you had no way of knowing and putting the phone away to enjoy a quiet Christmas Eve is more than acceptable. I just need you to know that because just by the tone of you saying “I’ll never do that again” it just sounded like you might still carry that with you and you just need to know that’s not your fault. If you already know then good, I’m just telling you what you already know but for the chance you’re still carrying any guilt, please know that’s not on you at all. This was just a horrible horrible circumstance and I’m SO sorry you had to go through that at like the absolute worst time. I hope your family is doing better or at least as good as possible after something so traumatic and tragic. You’re very strong to be able to share your story and I appreciate your take on this as I also feel the need to have my phone nearby as I struggle with anxiety and will panic if I’m not able to check on my loved ones for this reason.
I'm sorry for your loss and the experience around it. I agree with you! If my entire family isn't home, I have learned to answer calls from ALL phone numbers too! ❤🙏🏾
Great video Kallie ! I stopped having my hair highlighted a year ago, and I love my natural color ; stopped having my brows tinted and waxed, learned to groom my own dog, always do my own pedicures, and gave up Facebook except for a few private craft groups. I’ve saved so much money and friendships - seeing all my friends’ posts didn’t make me like them any more ! Social media reveals way too much !! Thanks and congratulations!
When my children started school I implemented “no tv on school days”. Very recently my 27 year old daughter told me that at the time she resented it, but now she appreciates that it. It pays off!
I make sure that my kitchen is clean before I go to bed. I like the feeling when I get up in the morning, knowing I won’t have to see a sink full of dishes.
I just have to say that your youngest child (before you had the baby recently) has to be one of the cutest babies I've ever seen! I just want to pick him up and hug him. I'm a mother of 3 grown men (and one 3 year old Grandson). So, I hope this doesn't sound weird, but he makes me smile every time I see him. That face makes me melt. 🙂
Woman, stop bragging about your grand baby... cause, I am _soooo_ jealous of you! 😂😂😂😂 Currently, my eldest (26), is happily married with 3 _cats._ I'm not allowed to "pester" them about children for at least 5-6 _very_ long, years. 😢 😂😂😂😂
Love it! I agree with 100% of your list. I have four kids and when my second was born a friend convinced me to TRY not folding kids clothing for a little while. I’ve never gone back. 😂 every child has their own basket and they love getting to help (as is age appropriate) start their laundry and help sort it back into their baskets. Another bonus is that they learn to do it and become more capable as a result.
I've been cutting my own hair for YEARS (my oldest daughter finishes up in back by trimming my neck and makes sure I didn't miss any spots) I've never been one to get a mani/pedi on the regular. When we do, it's a treat! (like a birthday) and we go to a beauty college so the students can practice and it's a *fraction* of the cost of going to a salon!
Good for you. I’m way past almost all the things you mentioned. I’ll be 80 on my next birthday. But I’m happy for you that you found how to make things easier.
I don’t keep my phone with me all that often but my watch is synced to it. As a woman of a certain age and struggling with my balance it’s reassuring to have one or the other. Even though it’s expensive I have emergency service set up on my watch. If a hard fall is detected they will contact me. If I don’t or can’t respond within 15 seconds they will send help. The choices are Yes I fell; send help, Yes I fell; but I’m ok, or No; I don’t need help. You touch the watch face to let them know which of the 3 applies. It’s very good to know it’s there should I need it.
💯about other’s emotions. I used to be only as happy as the least happy person around me, but then I realized that wasn’t helping them. I can support them while still being happy myself. Sometimes things are hard and having tolerance for that, and patience to get through those times is better than cheerleading or being miserable too. Thank-you for saying this.
Started implementing that TV rule for this new school year and it's been amazing so far 🙌🙌🙌 I was sick and fed up of all the screen time that happened over the holidays... I'm happier and I know it's better for them with less screen time for sure
Sun pm-thur pm we had a rule of no TV, we didn't have time for it anyway, and nothing good came from it. This change made a noticeable difference during school months.
You really do give sound advice. I was so stressed out when my children were little that I was a mess. I'm so glad that you found how to make life easier at such a young age. I keep my phone near by or in my pocket so that I don't miss important emergency calls and if there's an emergency. I take care of my elderly mother, so if something happens to her, I'm not running to fetch my phone. Plus, I don't want to miss a call from my children if they do call.
You had one of my favorite revelations in this video-- you don't have to be doing things because you THINK you have to. There's a lot of power in that statement, and it releases us from unnecessary pressure. And I love that you shared your list, while knowing others will pick different things. I still remind myself that whenever the debate starts about making beds in the a.m. For some, it's sacrosanct...for me, I shut the door. But dishes in the sink? Yep, I get it. Choices.
I'm also a mom of 4 very similar in age to yours. The last one arrived earlier this year. Girl, I've been watching you for 6+ years! I adopted your file fold method when you showed how it helped you and your husband. I'm still using it even though it sucks for the kids' clothes and here's why: I have 4 sons. File folding helps the older ones wear ALL of their clothes. If their favorite shirt is in the laundry, I get to say "Oh well, it's dirty. Pick something else please!" This way their favorites stick around longer and their pants wear out slower. Soon they will be learning how to fold on their own! 💃
I tried an experiment where I wrote down everything I spent each month. After two months, I stopped because it took way too much time. Now I'm back to just estimating my spending and it's working out fine. I still do a monthly budget and look for ways to save money but I don't feel compelled to account for every dime. It's close enough and I'm still meeting all my financial goals.
To the contrary, it takes very little time to quickly write down one's expenses every time. Had now been doing this habitually for many years. Every few months, copying the rough draft into a neat version, while comparing to bank statements. This way one can keep track of where the money went.
The emotional advice is priceless. Hard to apply, but so important for our own mental health! Thank you for taking the time to mention it. Also, I did not own a tv for 6 years and I cut my own hair... so I am all for your simplification plan!!!!
Your hair looks great! I quit the hair salon probably 20 years ago and I haven't looked back. I started trimming (and, YES!) layering my own hair. I started greying at 40 and my husband and I both loved it, so no more hair dye! I get compliments all the time on my hair, so I guess I'm doing something right. 😏😁
I do not have any spatial skills so no hair cutting for me. But after paying big bucks to salons, I went to Super Cuts for 19.00 plus tip. Years ago, after having almost every color and hair style I went gray and it is glorious. Lots of compliments on it.
I 100% agree with cutting the TV. Its so liberating and now I enjoy it more when I find something every now and again to watch. I have more time for the things that matter most.
I really enjoy your videos! I am the parent of 23 24.5 yr old boys (17m apart). I did - and continue to do- many of the things that you mention here. It's so important to just ...be here, now... in any part of your life and will make for a happy healthy mom & dad and children. Cutting out tv time (and computers) is a game changer for young children too. The world will rush at them (and you) soon enough.
I get the runner in kitchen…we have 3 dogs & 2 cats, all hairy & I love the look of big throw rug in living room but it would drive me nuts with the hair & occasional hairball so I just admire others & don’t have in our house 💕🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Love your videos! I always make sure my kitchen is clean before I go to bed. It's just something I have kept as a rule of thumb. I feel like if your kitchen is clean, the rest of the house isn't unmanageable. Thank you for sharing your other tips too!!
You are beautiful and have gorgeous hair! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. My grandson is 8 and addicted to screens. He will get up at 6 am so he can be on screens for an hour before school. His mom was complaining about how early he's getting up. If she told him he had to read or couldn't have screen time before school, I think he would choose to sleep until 7. We all have the same amount of time--it's about how we choose to spend it.
Where did you get the blanket with the flowers on it? It's adorable. You know, when I was growing up my mother cooked dinner and we children cleaned up the kitchen (of course when we got older). We had a clean and inspected kitchen within an hour of our family being done eating. I mean sweeping and mopping included. We could get a snack before bed but no mess was made. We got up to a clean kitchen every morning. The only mess that we got up to in the morning was the bed we just got out of. Everything was put up before bed. I had a wonderful childhood, but my mother taught us to clean up after ourselves and what a clean home should look like. I raised my children the same way. I know people who don't even clean the dishes off the table after dinner and never clean up the mess after they cook. Yuck. I just could not sleep knowing that mess was waiting on me the next morning. 😂 Maybe in a little OCD when it comes to certain things and that's alright.
I just noticed that I’m doing the hair thing as well 😅 cutting it my myself and just braiding it safes so much time and money 😊 I took over the tomorrow me will be thankful-approach from you and this serves me well, too. I feel that organising, preparing and cooking meals is still a huge task that needs improvement…
Your hair looks just fine. Around 2006, I was gojng to have to spend around $100 for a device to use to continue to watch my TV with just an antenna. At the time, I simply couldn't afford it. So I learned to go without TV. Surprisingly, I never really missed it like i thought i would. And to this day, I don't own a tv. When I am somewhere that has a TV playing, I actually find it a bit irritating now. 😂
As an older mom of 5 kids, I’d also like to suggest getting the kids their own chores early! Even if they do something badly at the start, you can work with them to do it better and they feel good about themselves for having contributed. For example, I moved all my everyday dishes down to the low cabinets so a kid could unload the dish washer. Stuff like that. I used all your techniques when they were little (last 2 almost HS grads) and I still cut and color my own hair😉 Great post for the young mom!💞
I certainly agree with not going to the hairdresser. I learned to cut my own hair and my husband's. I do a better job anyway. We've saved many hundreds of dollars.
Also a mom of four here. I agree with you on a lot of things. Folding children's clothes makes no sense, at least between the ages of 2 and 12. I have generally learned to be less of a perfectionist. Because cleaning the house with four kids in it is a bit like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos.... Also, if you have the option for a kitchen with a door - one of the best decisions of my life. Very practical. Especially when unannounced visitors show up. And I generally don't use social media anymore, apart from TH-cam
Your hair looks great! I’d be interested in whatever hair glaze you use. I’ve been considering doing tinted glazes, but a little afraid for color buildup on brunette hair. Congrats on your growing family. We’re growing our family too and your simplicity tips are what I keep coming back for. Thank you!
Great tips but I couldn’t give up social media or watching the telly. I live alone & often social media is the only way I have contact with other people. Also, I love my soaps, especially Eastenders & Home & Away. Your hair always looks great. Congrats on Opal. x 🎉
I’ve been watching your channel since your second was a newborn and having babies right alongside you. I have also had 4 babies in 5.5 years, with #4 being born last December. Two boys and two girls as well 😊 I love these tips! I already follow most of them but I could definitely benefit from using my phone less and I like the idea of no TV on weekdays! Just wanted to make one little suggestion about laundry, because I still DO file-fold all my kids clothes despite having the same problem as you. But since #1 was a toddler I have put child locks on their drawers to prevent them from messing up my folding. Of course then I have to be the one to pick out their clothes. Probably your way is better and maybe I will try it, but if you ever decide you want to go back to having nicely folded drawers, the child locks have worked out for me for years. I love your content, thank you and congratulations on your newest baby girl!
Thanks Kallie for your refreshing perspective! I love how transparent you are. I absolutely hate ironing and have a couple of tips. One is Downey wrinkle releaser however I wish they would come out with a scent free. I like the new aerosol a little goes a long way. Travel with the spray version and even linen is no problem. The other is I keep a water bottle by my dryer, spray, run on touch up and it’s also nice in the winter. A small steamer maybe but I haven’t found one that is super convenient over the dryer. Thanks for your great videos… I always find them inspiring if I feel stuck.
Safety Issue - Phones!! Having my phone with me 24/7 Is a Safety Issue for me. I am single, over 50 and live alone. So if I fall downstairs & my phone is upstairs, this could be a life or death situation. If an adult is in a hone with small children & something happens to you, who will be able to & how will help be notified? Also, Nobody has landlines any more. And by the way, who knows anyone's phone number anymore? Or when was the last time you saw a phone booth?
I dislike going to the salon. I go about every 2 years. I do look better with highlites. I have bought the home kits, but to scared, thinking my hair might fall out.... I am excited to seeing your new baby.
Another great video. We all have to do what’s best for our families! I also had 4 kids in 6 years. I never had knickknacks on coffee tables or side tables. I am now 53 and a grandma of two and one on the way and I still don’t have them because to me it just makes my home look cluttered. And the little that I do have sitting around within reach of my grandkids, I have to put up higher when they come to visit 😅
Love this video, nice reminder that I need to stop doing certain things and if I do something, do it for me. I agree with you about trying to change other people’s emotions. I am empathetic and always feel like it is my job to help fix other people’s moods or emotions, currently I am working on stopping that. I will still help but I can not let that take over my life. Great video
I hear you on haircuts! I had a last minute job interview and really needed a haircut; I followed the Brad Mondo butterfly cut tutorial, assuming I could get it “fixed” when I had times. It turned out ok, and I don’t have the time to get it professionally cut. Such a life giver to just do what works.
Folding clothes and having them choose an outfit the night before become a lifelong good habit, no running late, being prepared for the day stress free.
Good idea on limiting adult TV/screen time on the weekdays too...I always end up staying up later than I planned, and then feeling guilty about not doing almost anything else that would have been a better use of my time. I often just want to zone out after a long day of mom duty...but I never really actually feel satisfied after I've spent 4+ hours watching shows or scrolling endlessly on YT. I will have to try it out!
Your hair looks great I haven't ironed in probably 40 yes so I agree with you and my daughter has the un- folding of her daughters clothes so I am going to suggest your solution to her keep those tips coming they're great
Re: kids’ clothes. Do you right-side-out them when it’s time to get dressed, or before you put them in the drawers? Love your content and congrats and the new bebe!
Love the ironing one! I have only ironed seven times in the past thirty years-our seven kids’ grad gowns! 🤣 Had to borrow an iron for those times! Lol.
Haircuts: recently was in a bit of a financial hole whilst waiting for a property to sell could not afford haircuts. Had purchased some time back some thinning scissors, so I dug them out and started cutting and thinning my own hair with those. Finally got to hairdresser and she was able to pull it back to their standard very easily during just one visit. I had actually done a good job over all those months, considering I have short cropped hair. So I will now visit hairdressers a lot less often, which I never really enjoyed anyway. Yes we all develop bad or unnecessary habits, often due to advertising or social pressures. Just stop and try something different if causing you stress or to be unhappy
I understand about not having the phone "attached" to you. However, if you have an elderly parent or relative you never know when they might need you. I've received 2 in-the-middle-of-the-night calls that were life changing. Just another perspective to consider. m.
I love these, and I love how you want the best for yourself and your family! ❤❤❤ I'm with you on the hair stuff. I might get mine cut once a year. I literally only use clarifying shampoo. Every once in a while I'll do a conditioner treatment. That's new to me. I'm thinking about doing some of these to feel like I'm actually living my life. Thank you.
I seldom go to the salon to get any things done. About 18 years ago, I want to get a specific color. Any place I asked wanted 4x the price I was willing to pay and they were unsure of getting the exact color I wanted. I did it and hit the jackpot. The exact color with the highlights I wanted. For ⅕ of the price I was willing to pay. Cutting my own hair was a 2nd thing. When I would go they would agree to no more than 2 inches and I would always see all the strans on the floor of more than 4 inches. When I do it, I get around 2 to 3 inches only. I also believe that I can get it to grow more or stronger depending on the moon cycle. The only trouble is that I now have carpl pain.
Pregnant with my first! I appreciate this advice while I navigate how to change some habits now in preparation for baby. Some I can adopt, others I cannot for professional reasons (the ironing 😢 haha but I steam so that’s faster)…but thank you! I love the advice from a busy mom of 4!
Your hair looks great! It amazed me how much time I gained by not watching TV. Now I may spend one hour a week watching one of the shows I like on HGTV. I DVR them and watch one or two on Saturdays IF I want to. If not, it'll wait until maybe the next weekend. I applaud you on each and every choice you've made - because they're YOUR choices and they're working for YOU! Excellent!!!
Your hair looks amazing!!! Could you do a video on what diy products you use at home so you don’t have to go to another place and spend more money to get it done please?! That would be great! Also congratulations on your new baby, I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!!
Great habits! I as welI, hardly watch any shows and I cut/color my own hair. Saving a ton of money in a single household income. Way to go Callie!❤ Thank you for sharing.
I hang up most of my kids clothes! So less folding and easy to see. No dresser needed to take up floor space either. Just pjs and such that are folded go on a shelve in closet.
Yep I quit going to the hair salon for highlights because the prices are just crazy in my area so I just dye it at home- doesn’t look as good but saves me over 1k per year…..I also don’t iron- downy wrinkle release works great for the few times I do need to iron every month
Love this ❤ I have got rid of all social media except you tube n what's app I have deleted games and I too am turning off notifications and even on here I have unfollowed so many people that wasn't lifting or equipping me xx
Amen to the low maintenance hair. I trim split ends sometimes when I’m hanging outside doing nothing. I’ll have my mom come trim my hair after I shower. I don’t dye it. Easy peasy!
1. aristocats ❤️❤️❤️ 2. i dropped social media in 2020 and am SO much happier. if i wasn’t invited, i don’t know it and don’t care. 3. i am working on taking on other people’s emotions. i’ve been doing it for 59 years. any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated.
I’ve been ignoring my phone for many months and then I saw I had over 5000 emails! That’s when I started to unsubscribe to almost everything. Blew my mind what junk was being sent to me. I get it.
Oh yes! My daughter has 3 daughters close to same age. I know how tough it can be. I raised 2, 5 years apart! I am already planning on buying some of Mary Ruth's products. I am going to order your ebook the becoming a morning person as soon as I get my next SSDI check!
I only have one child (just turned 1) and I am 22 weeks pregnant with baby #2- I quit getting my hair done YEARS AGO- never looking back. I will never waste my time and money to have someone else do my hair again- It's been like 9 years and I've never had an issue. I don't hate the patience to sit in a chair for 3 hours and I'm so happy I quit doing that many years ago before having kids so I don't feel like I'm missing out now. Totally with you! It's nice to see I already do the majority of these things on your list! Makes me feel like I'm in a good spot. I use screen time as a tool with my son- he gets about 45 minutes total throughout the entire week, but I could probably reduce my own screen time in the evening for sure! Thanks
I practice a clean kitchen before bed. It's a glorious morning the next day! Thx you for this fab recommendation ❤
I started doing this too and it’s seriously so much more life changing than it should be!
Also not postponing packing away clean dishes from dishwasher; as to have it available to be filled up again.
Morning me is always thankful that evening me took the extra time
@@sylviachacon4152 This was a tough one when my kids were little but I started them putting away dishes when they were little and by 12 each kid learned how to do dishes and their own laundry. It’s a right of passage into young adulthood. Now they are all responsible for a few days of dishes, cleaning counters and my youngest puts away clean dishes and takes out trash every morning. I have 5 kids so many hands made lighter work and more time enjoying their company. 💞
I love checking my phone first thing. It’s my quiet “planning” time. Catch up on texts with friends, check my to do list, check the news and my email. I don’t wake up easily, but this wakes up my brain. It’s a perfect time to do it. For me anyway.
So many great things on this list. I have already adopted some of these things. I only have one child who is now approaching her 19th birthday. She lives at home and she's great help. But I find that simplifying things in my daily routine helps me take less off the plate of the people who live with me because I am disabled and rely on them for a lot of things so by simplifying my needs it transfers onto my loved ones and makes their life easier and that makes me feel great.
Congratulations on having a baby girl🎉 Opal!
It’s hard to believe I started following you many years ago when you primarily posted makeup and beauty content. You’re probably the channel I’ve followed the longest because as my interests have changed to home making, you have too. Love your practical tips
Yes, your hair looks great. These are all great suggestions for busy moms. When I limited my children's TV, I was judged by other parents and the kids' peers as a bad and controlling mom ;but I still feel like it was the right choice.
It was the right choice.
I agree with most of these with the exception of the phone one…and my reasoning is because I missed a phone call on Christmas Eve because I was in another room separate from my phone when my mother-in-law called to tell me and her son that my brother-in-law had gotten into a horrible motorcycle accident. If I had answered the call the first time, we would’ve had more time to spend with him at the hospital during his last moments, instead we got there too late and wasn’t able to see him, he passed away shortly after we got there. So with the regard to my kids school, emergencies that “may or may not happen” I’d rather not take the chance and not have a way for someone to reach me if they need to. I’ll never make that mistake again.
I'm really sorry for your loss.
I keep my phone fairly nearby because of a similar situation that happened in my family. However, for people on the fence about where to put your phone: having it nearby doesn't have to equate to using it constantly throughout the day or being bombarded by notifications. You might just need to train yourself to pick it up and check it less frequently.
Omg how horrible and on Christmas Eve .. I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I hope you don’t carry any guilt with you from not being close to your phone cause you had no way of knowing and putting the phone away to enjoy a quiet Christmas Eve is more than acceptable. I just need you to know that because just by the tone of you saying “I’ll never do that again” it just sounded like you might still carry that with you and you just need to know that’s not your fault. If you already know then good, I’m just telling you what you already know but for the chance you’re still carrying any guilt, please know that’s not on you at all. This was just a horrible horrible circumstance and I’m SO sorry you had to go through that at like the absolute worst time. I hope your family is doing better or at least as good as possible after something so traumatic and tragic. You’re very strong to be able to share your story and I appreciate your take on this as I also feel the need to have my phone nearby as I struggle with anxiety and will panic if I’m not able to check on my loved ones for this reason.
I'm sorry for your loss and the experience around it. I agree with you! If my entire family isn't home, I have learned to answer calls from ALL phone numbers too! ❤🙏🏾
Great video Kallie ! I stopped having my hair highlighted a year ago, and I love my natural color ; stopped having my brows tinted and waxed, learned to groom my own dog, always do my own pedicures, and gave up Facebook except for a few private craft groups. I’ve saved so much money and friendships - seeing all my friends’ posts didn’t make me like them any more ! Social media reveals way too much !!
Thanks and congratulations!
When my children started school I implemented “no tv on school days”. Very recently my 27 year old daughter told me that at the time she resented it, but now she appreciates that it. It pays off!
I make sure that my kitchen is clean before I go to bed. I like the feeling when I get up in the morning, knowing I won’t have to see a sink full of dishes.
I just have to say that your youngest child (before you had the baby recently) has to be one of the cutest babies I've ever seen! I just want to pick him up and hug him. I'm a mother of 3 grown men (and one 3 year old Grandson). So, I hope this doesn't sound weird, but he makes me smile every time I see him. That face makes me melt. 🙂
Woman, stop bragging about your grand baby... cause, I am _soooo_ jealous of you! 😂😂😂😂 Currently, my eldest (26), is happily married with 3 _cats._ I'm not allowed to "pester" them about children for at least 5-6 _very_ long, years. 😢 😂😂😂😂
@@Digitalhunny My son is 40! I have grand fur kids. 😏💁♀️
@@StrawberryPhys Thank you so much for joking around, back with me. I just love that we can be silly here. It's such a great community. 😘💕
@@Digitalhunny I had to wait 10 years for then to have a baby. :-( It will happen!!
Love it! I agree with 100% of your list. I have four kids and when my second was born a friend convinced me to TRY not folding kids clothing for a little while. I’ve never gone back. 😂 every child has their own basket and they love getting to help (as is age appropriate) start their laundry and help sort it back into their baskets. Another bonus is that they learn to do it and become more capable as a result.
I've been cutting my own hair for YEARS (my oldest daughter finishes up in back by trimming my neck and makes sure I didn't miss any spots) I've never been one to get a mani/pedi on the regular. When we do, it's a treat! (like a birthday) and we go to a beauty college so the students can practice and it's a *fraction* of the cost of going to a salon!
Good for you. I’m way past almost all the things you mentioned. I’ll be 80 on my next birthday. But I’m happy for you that you found how to make things easier.
You should share some more tips please! :)
@@cidness85 Always keep your phone with you in case of emergency, especially if you live alone and are over the age of 60!
I don’t keep my phone with me all that often but my watch is synced to it. As a woman of a certain age and struggling with my balance it’s reassuring to have one or the other. Even though it’s expensive I have emergency service set up on my watch. If a hard fall is detected they will contact me. If I don’t or can’t respond within 15 seconds they will send help. The choices are Yes I fell; send help, Yes I fell; but I’m ok, or No; I don’t need help. You touch the watch face to let them know which of the 3 applies. It’s very good to know it’s there should I need it.
@@user-vm5ud4xw6n With all of the faults of modern society this one seems like an amazing life saving service!
Girl I love it. You are so real . I have 9 children. I get it... I wish everybody did.
💯about other’s emotions. I used to be only as happy as the least happy person around me, but then I realized that wasn’t helping them. I can support them while still being happy myself. Sometimes things are hard and having tolerance for that, and patience to get through those times is better than cheerleading or being miserable too. Thank-you for saying this.
Started implementing that TV rule for this new school year and it's been amazing so far 🙌🙌🙌
I was sick and fed up of all the screen time that happened over the holidays... I'm happier and I know it's better for them with less screen time for sure
Sun pm-thur pm we had a rule of no TV, we didn't have time for it anyway, and nothing good came from it. This change made a noticeable difference during school months.
You really do give sound advice. I was so stressed out when my children were little that I was a mess. I'm so glad that you found how to make life easier at such a young age. I keep my phone near by or in my pocket so that I don't miss important emergency calls and if there's an emergency. I take care of my elderly mother, so if something happens to her, I'm not running to fetch my phone. Plus, I don't want to miss a call from my children if they do call.
I started dying my own hair about a year ago and I couldn’t be happier. It saved me almost $1,000 last year!
At 56, I stopped during my hair and let the gray stay. Then COVID came and it was one less thing to stress about.
You had one of my favorite revelations in this video-- you don't have to be doing things because you THINK you have to. There's a lot of power in that statement, and it releases us from unnecessary pressure. And I love that you shared your list, while knowing others will pick different things. I still remind myself that whenever the debate starts about making beds in the a.m. For some, it's sacrosanct...for me, I shut the door. But dishes in the sink? Yep, I get it. Choices.
I'm also a mom of 4 very similar in age to yours. The last one arrived earlier this year. Girl, I've been watching you for 6+ years!
I adopted your file fold method when you showed how it helped you and your husband. I'm still using it even though it sucks for the kids' clothes and here's why:
I have 4 sons. File folding helps the older ones wear ALL of their clothes. If their favorite shirt is in the laundry, I get to say "Oh well, it's dirty. Pick something else please!" This way their favorites stick around longer and their pants wear out slower. Soon they will be learning how to fold on their own! 💃
I tried an experiment where I wrote down everything I spent each month. After two months, I stopped because it took way too much time. Now I'm back to just estimating my spending and it's working out fine. I still do a monthly budget and look for ways to save money but I don't feel compelled to account for every dime. It's close enough and I'm still meeting all my financial goals.
To the contrary, it takes very little time to quickly write down one's expenses every time. Had now been doing this habitually for many years. Every few months, copying the rough draft into a neat version, while comparing to bank statements. This way one can keep track of where the money went.
The TV one is major and as the kids get older you will even realize more benefits.
Yes! Regret not to have limited TV more while our children were growing up.
The emotional advice is priceless. Hard to apply, but so important for our own mental health! Thank you for taking the time to mention it. Also, I did not own a tv for 6 years and I cut my own hair... so I am all for your simplification plan!!!!
Your hair looks great! I quit the hair salon probably 20 years ago and I haven't looked back. I started trimming (and, YES!) layering my own hair. I started greying at 40 and my husband and I both loved it, so no more hair dye! I get compliments all the time on my hair, so I guess I'm doing something right. 😏😁
I do not have any spatial skills so no hair cutting for me. But after paying big bucks to salons, I went to Super Cuts for 19.00 plus tip. Years ago, after having almost every color and hair style I went gray and it is glorious. Lots of compliments on it.
I 100% agree with cutting the TV. Its so liberating and now I enjoy it more when I find something every now and again to watch. I have more time for the things that matter most.
I truly understand about social media. Have snoozed lots of people lately. I don’t want my feed to be full of politics and anger.
Have you found on Facebook just lately that there’s loads of ads, or advertising different groups etc?
It drives me crazy.
@@julietannOsfan1972 me too.
Congratulations on Baby #4! Always love your videos.
I really enjoy your videos! I am the parent of 23 24.5 yr old boys (17m apart). I did - and continue to do- many of the things that you mention here. It's so important to just ...be here, now... in any part of your life and will make for a happy healthy mom & dad and children. Cutting out tv time (and computers) is a game changer for young children too. The world will rush at them (and you) soon enough.
I get the runner in kitchen…we have 3 dogs & 2 cats, all hairy & I love the look of big throw rug in living room but it would drive me nuts with the hair & occasional hairball so I just admire others & don’t have in our house 💕🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Love your videos! I always make sure my kitchen is clean before I go to bed. It's just something I have kept as a rule of thumb. I feel like if your kitchen is clean, the rest of the house isn't unmanageable. Thank you for sharing your other tips too!!
You are beautiful and have gorgeous hair! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. My grandson is 8 and addicted to screens. He will get up at 6 am so he can be on screens for an hour before school. His mom was complaining about how early he's getting up. If she told him he had to read or couldn't have screen time before school, I think he would choose to sleep until 7. We all have the same amount of time--it's about how we choose to spend it.
Congratulations on the arrival of Opal!! She's adorable! I gave up ironing too!
Where did you get the blanket with the flowers on it? It's adorable. You know, when I was growing up my mother cooked dinner and we children cleaned up the kitchen (of course when we got older). We had a clean and inspected kitchen within an hour of our family being done eating. I mean sweeping and mopping included. We could get a snack before bed but no mess was made. We got up to a clean kitchen every morning. The only mess that we got up to in the morning was the bed we just got out of. Everything was put up before bed. I had a wonderful childhood, but my mother taught us to clean up after ourselves and what a clean home should look like. I raised my children the same way. I know people who don't even clean the dishes off the table after dinner and never clean up the mess after they cook. Yuck. I just could not sleep knowing that mess was waiting on me the next morning. 😂 Maybe in a little OCD when it comes to certain things and that's alright.
I just noticed that I’m doing the hair thing as well 😅 cutting it my myself and just braiding it safes so much time and money 😊 I took over the tomorrow me will be thankful-approach from you and this serves me well, too. I feel that organising, preparing and cooking meals is still a huge task that needs improvement…
Lots of good ideas. Your hair looks nice - no worries!
Your hair looks just fine.
Around 2006, I was gojng to have to spend around $100 for a device to use to continue to watch my TV with just an antenna. At the time, I simply couldn't afford it. So I learned to go without TV. Surprisingly, I never really missed it like i thought i would. And to this day, I don't own a tv. When I am somewhere that has a TV playing, I actually find it a bit irritating now. 😂
Yeah we’re all striving for “fine” 🤦♀️
As an older mom of 5 kids, I’d also like to suggest getting the kids their own chores early! Even if they do something badly at the start, you can work with them to do it better and they feel good about themselves for having contributed. For example, I moved all my everyday dishes down to the low cabinets so a kid could unload the dish washer. Stuff like that. I used all your techniques when they were little (last 2 almost HS grads) and I still cut and color my own hair😉 Great post for the young mom!💞
I certainly agree with not going to the hairdresser. I learned to cut my own hair and my husband's. I do a better job anyway. We've saved many hundreds of dollars.
What a relief when I eventually decided stop dying my hair every 6 weeks 😃
Much better ways to treat oneself.
Also a mom of four here. I agree with you on a lot of things. Folding children's clothes makes no sense, at least between the ages of 2 and 12. I have generally learned to be less of a perfectionist. Because cleaning the house with four kids in it is a bit like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos.... Also, if you have the option for a kitchen with a door - one of the best decisions of my life. Very practical. Especially when unannounced visitors show up. And I generally don't use social media anymore, apart from TH-cam
Washing someone’s clothes completely separate from another is a brilliant hack 👌🏻
This is a great compilation and total inspo!!
Your hair looks great! I’d be interested in whatever hair glaze you use. I’ve been considering doing tinted glazes, but a little afraid for color buildup on brunette hair. Congrats on your growing family. We’re growing our family too and your simplicity tips are what I keep coming back for. Thank you!
I would love to know how you do your hair at home! Do you use a certain company, etc.!
Great tips but I couldn’t give up social media or watching the telly.
I live alone & often social media is the only way I have contact with other people. Also, I love my soaps, especially Eastenders & Home & Away.
Your hair always looks great.
Congrats on Opal. x 🎉
I’ve been watching your channel since your second was a newborn and having babies right alongside you. I have also had 4 babies in 5.5 years, with #4 being born last December. Two boys and two girls as well 😊
I love these tips! I already follow most of them but I could definitely benefit from using my phone less and I like the idea of no TV on weekdays! Just wanted to make one little suggestion about laundry, because I still DO file-fold all my kids clothes despite having the same problem as you. But since #1 was a toddler I have put child locks on their drawers to prevent them from messing up my folding. Of course then I have to be the one to pick out their clothes. Probably your way is better and maybe I will try it, but if you ever decide you want to go back to having nicely folded drawers, the child locks have worked out for me for years.
I love your content, thank you and congratulations on your newest baby girl!
Thanks Kallie for your refreshing perspective! I love how transparent you are. I absolutely hate ironing and have a couple of tips. One is Downey wrinkle releaser however I wish they would come out with a scent free. I like the new aerosol a little goes a long way. Travel with the spray version and even linen is no problem. The other is I keep a water bottle by my dryer, spray, run on touch up and it’s also nice in the winter. A small steamer maybe but I haven’t found one that is super convenient over the dryer.
Thanks for your great videos… I always find them inspiring if I feel stuck.
Safety Issue - Phones!! Having my phone with me 24/7 Is a Safety Issue for me. I am single, over 50 and live alone. So if I fall downstairs & my phone is upstairs, this could be a life or death situation. If an adult is in a hone with small children & something happens to you, who will be able to & how will help be notified? Also, Nobody has landlines any more. And by the way, who knows anyone's phone number anymore? Or when was the last time you saw a phone booth?
I dislike going to the salon. I go about every 2 years. I do look better with highlites. I have bought the home kits, but to scared, thinking my hair might fall out.... I am excited to seeing your new baby.
Your hair is awesome! What does it mean that you glaze your roots? What products do you use? Thanks🤗🤗🤗
Another great video. We all have to do what’s best for our families! I also had 4 kids in 6 years. I never had knickknacks on coffee tables or side tables. I am now 53 and a grandma of two and one on the way and I still don’t have them because to me it just makes my home look cluttered. And the little that I do have sitting around within reach of my grandkids, I have to put up higher when they come to visit 😅
I agree, I put my kitchen to bed at night as well. I try to do my living room too. It does make mornings easier!
Love this video, nice reminder that I need to stop doing certain things and if I do something, do it for me. I agree with you about trying to change other people’s emotions. I am empathetic and always feel like it is my job to help fix other people’s moods or emotions, currently I am working on stopping that. I will still help but I can not let that take over my life. Great video
The hair topic/ what is glazing the roots? You add dye to your roots at home or highlights?
I hear you on haircuts! I had a last minute job interview and really needed a haircut; I followed the Brad Mondo butterfly cut tutorial, assuming I could get it “fixed” when I had times. It turned out ok, and I don’t have the time to get it professionally cut. Such a life giver to just do what works.
Folding clothes and having them choose an outfit the night before become a lifelong good habit, no running late, being prepared for the day stress free.
I bought the conair brush after seeing you use it. I LOVE IT....helps me out so much! Thank you!
I sure wish I could have had your wisdom when I was raising my kids. My life could have been so much easier and less stressful.
I know this is so random, but where is your dining table and chairs from? It looks kid and family friendly! ♥️ Love your videos as well.
Me and my husband quit watching TV when our son was about 3 months old and I am glad we did it.
I quit watching tv when my son was three. Seventeen years ago. Don’t miss it either.😊
Nice. Congratulations on this baby. Love your channel.
Good idea on limiting adult TV/screen time on the weekdays too...I always end up staying up later than I planned, and then feeling guilty about not doing almost anything else that would have been a better use of my time. I often just want to zone out after a long day of mom duty...but I never really actually feel satisfied after I've spent 4+ hours watching shows or scrolling endlessly on YT. I will have to try it out!
Such wonderful common sense ideas for better mental health and happiness. I totally agree. When your season of life is hectic and busy, less is more.
Your hair looks great I haven't ironed in probably 40 yes so I agree with you and my daughter has the un- folding of her daughters clothes so I am going to suggest your solution to her keep those tips coming they're great
Re: kids’ clothes. Do you right-side-out them when it’s time to get dressed, or before you put them in the drawers? Love your content and congrats and the new bebe!
Love the ironing one! I have only ironed seven times in the past thirty years-our seven kids’ grad gowns! 🤣 Had to borrow an iron for those times! Lol.
Haircuts: recently was in a bit of a financial hole whilst waiting for a property to sell could not afford haircuts. Had purchased some time back some thinning scissors, so I dug them out and started cutting and thinning my own hair with those. Finally got to hairdresser and she was able to pull it back to their standard very easily during just one visit. I had actually done a good job over all those months, considering I have short cropped hair. So I will now visit hairdressers a lot less often, which I never really enjoyed anyway. Yes we all develop bad or unnecessary habits, often due to advertising or social pressures. Just stop and try something different if causing you stress or to be unhappy
Congratulations on your sweet Opal
You’re beautiful! 😊 I’ve done my own hair for a few years now and people say it looks great. 👍
I understand about not having the phone "attached" to you. However, if you have an elderly parent or relative you never know when they might need you. I've received 2 in-the-middle-of-the-night calls that were life changing. Just another perspective to consider. m.
Your hair looks great!
I love these, and I love how you want the best for yourself and your family! ❤❤❤ I'm with you on the hair stuff. I might get mine cut once a year. I literally only use clarifying shampoo. Every once in a while I'll do a conditioner treatment. That's new to me. I'm thinking about doing some of these to feel like I'm actually living my life. Thank you.
Thanks for simplifying that!
I seldom go to the salon to get any things done. About 18 years ago, I want to get a specific color. Any place I asked wanted 4x the price I was willing to pay and they were unsure of getting the exact color I wanted. I did it and hit the jackpot. The exact color with the highlights I wanted. For ⅕ of the price I was willing to pay. Cutting my own hair was a 2nd thing. When I would go they would agree to no more than 2 inches and I would always see all the strans on the floor of more than 4 inches. When I do it, I get around 2 to 3 inches only. I also believe that I can get it to grow more or stronger depending on the moon cycle. The only trouble is that I now have carpl pain.
Thank you for sharing these they are really life changing, some i have been practicing and they really give you the peace you need ❤
You always simplify everything so well!
Your hair looks great! No worries, girl. Great tips!
I’m a big fan of having a clean sink before bed. It also helps to keep pests from being attracted to your kitchen, which is always a bonus. 👍
Can you post a video for your hair routine? Specifically the hair glossing?
Pregnant with my first! I appreciate this advice while I navigate how to change some habits now in preparation for baby. Some I can adopt, others I cannot for professional reasons (the ironing 😢 haha but I steam so that’s faster)…but thank you! I love the advice from a busy mom of 4!
Amen to the not ironing! Life is too short for ironing stuff 😊❤
Your hair looks great! It amazed me how much time I gained by not watching TV. Now I may spend one hour a week watching one of the shows I like on HGTV. I DVR them and watch one or two on Saturdays IF I want to. If not, it'll wait until maybe the next weekend. I applaud you on each and every choice you've made - because they're YOUR choices and they're working for YOU! Excellent!!!
When Covid hit I had to start doing my own hair. Four years in and I’m still doing it! So cheap!
Good luck adding number 4
I also had four in 5 years. Now my baby is 9. It goes fast but your ideas will serve you well.
Your hair looks great! Thumbs up! Thanks for this video.
Your hair looks amazing!!! Could you do a video on what diy products you use at home so you don’t have to go to another place and spend more money to get it done please?! That would be great! Also congratulations on your new baby, I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!!
Great habits! I as welI, hardly watch any shows and I cut/color my own hair. Saving a ton of money in a single household income.
Way to go Callie!❤ Thank you for sharing.
I hang up most of my kids clothes! So less folding and easy to see. No dresser needed to take up floor space either. Just pjs and such that are folded go on a shelve in closet.
Yep I quit going to the hair salon for highlights because the prices are just crazy in my area so I just dye it at home- doesn’t look as good but saves me over 1k per year…..I also don’t iron- downy wrinkle release works great for the few times I do need to iron every month
Love this ❤ I have got rid of all social media except you tube n what's app I have deleted games and I too am turning off notifications and even on here I have unfollowed so many people that wasn't lifting or equipping me xx
Amen to the low maintenance hair. I trim split ends sometimes when I’m hanging outside doing nothing. I’ll have my mom come trim my hair after I shower. I don’t dye it. Easy peasy!
1. aristocats ❤️❤️❤️
2. i dropped social media in 2020 and am SO much happier. if i wasn’t invited, i don’t know it and don’t care.
3. i am working on taking on other people’s emotions. i’ve been doing it for 59 years. any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations!!!!!! I saw in my email that she is here! Beautiful girl! ❤❤🎉
Thank you and I'm just like you with my hair. Your hair is beautiful. Have a blessed week.
In regards to TV 📺 i removed them out of my son's room. Was a game changer. I totally recommend it.
This video simplified everything perfectly!
I’ve been ignoring my phone for many months and then I saw I had over 5000 emails! That’s when I started to unsubscribe to almost everything. Blew my mind what junk was being sent to me. I get it.
Beautiful hair!
Oh yes! My daughter has 3 daughters close to same age. I know how tough it can be. I raised 2, 5 years apart! I am already planning on buying some of Mary Ruth's products. I am going to order your ebook the becoming a morning person as soon as I get my next SSDI check!
I'm with you on the hair thing I'm very low maintenance with my hair and I have a GREAT hairdresser but sometimes I don't have the funds
Small wins add up. I’m inspired to drop screen time like you but my screen time is TH-cam haha. Thanks for sharing great ideas!