Hi and God's blessing to you Merina ❤️ I'm reaching out to you and the magnificent community of prayer warriors on here ❤️🙏🏻 My son had surgery few days ago. As he was waking and we were being transferred from recovery to his room, another gurney with a teen boy arrived at the elevators when my son's gurney did. The teen boy was intubated. He was not awake and he was being taken to ICU. Merina, my heart SANK for this boy and his mom. As I'm following my healthy son on his gurney to his room to begin his complete recovery, this boy, same age as my son was headed to ICU. We don't know his name or what he's fighting today BUT ALMIGHTY GOD KNOWS his name and what he needs. I'm asking for all of you to pray with us for this young man 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 in the Mighty Name of Jesus 👏🏻❤️ Thank you and GOD BLESS YOU ALL ❤️
You are not alone Im a stay at home mom for the last 6 yrs ... My oldest is 18 and youngest is 6 wis DS ... I tell my husband all the time how did I manage to keep everything much more together and clean when I was working lol?
“Sometimes mommas gotta get you out of pickles.” ABSOLUTELY!! I’m 31 and I still call my mom and ask her for help with things. She always proved to me growing up that she would always be there to help me out, even with the small things. Currently today, I called my mom to come get my children so I could clean the house. Even at 31 I still love that my momma will help me out of pickles. ❤️ your children will remember that you always helped them and will know that they can always rely on you for help. ❤️
I LOVE how you see your kids like smaller versions of yourself: human! Giving God’s grace to them, and understanding they will be too overwhelmed to tackle their room, and leading by example… you’re an inspiration!! Thank you for shining The Lord’s light- you have helped lift me up in difficult times! Thankful for you and your channel!
I remember as a child walking by a piece of trash on the floor. My Dad stopped me and said, "why did you not pick that up?" I said because it's not my trash. I will never forget him telling me he works hard to provide a nice home and things for our family. To show respect for the home we have and the things we have we should be taking care of the house. Even if its picking up trash that's not ours. It's about having pride in your home, room and the things you have. I was close to 7 when he told me that. I am 48 years old and guess what? If i see trash and am walking by I pick it up and throw it in the trash. My Dad was a smart man and had a way of parenting and you not even realizing he was teaching you a life lesson. At least you are trying to improve and make changes Merina. Our children do learn by example. My daughter was in 7th grade and when I went to wash her clothes I found 2 shirts that still had the tags on them. 🤔 She didn't even wear them and just threw them in the hamper. 😳 At that point I showed her how to do laundry and told her she was responsible for washing her own clothes. Not only is that a life skill she needs to learn, she also figured out not to just throw clothes in the hamper instead of hanging them up. It may seem mean but she learned several lessons. Now she is 19 & living on her own and guess what? She has never called to ask me how to do laundry. 😉 As parents we do the best we can. Every parent, child and home situation is different. We all do whatever works best. ❤
I truly love your channel. As a fellow mobile home owner and Tennessean, and weenie dog owner, your channel has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. You are so down to earth and real. You don’t preclean your home just to then do a cleaning video. Thank you for all you do!! I needed this today!! My poor house is a disaster and I finally have a day without anything else to do except clean!! This is exactly what I need right now!! Time to get in the right mindset for some all day cleaning!!
I raised 5 babies in the 80s and 90s and now I have adopted 5 more babies that I am raising now so I know what you are going thru.. Kids bring so much to your soul because they are God's gift to us. Mess is a hint to a whole and beautiful life because life can sometimes be messy lol
Your channel throws my depression out the window girl. You are such an amazing momma and wife. You keep things real and I love how you always put God first. 💕
I just love your honesty. Girl, you’re not the only mama who gets overwhelmed. I think it’s part of our job description. Sending tons of love your way!
My mom always said that she was my mom. And that we had alot of friends, and we needed a mom. And I agree. My mom taught me what I needed to learn and I am still using what she taught me. And I'm 62 now and just lost my mom on the 27th of May. And I am thankful that she was my mom when I was a kid. Then my friend when I moved out on my own. As her job was done. But was always there when I needed her to be my mom. And now she can watch over me from heaven. 🙏
Lori, I totally agree with you. My Mom always said I’m your Mom ! You have plenty of friends and that’s the job God give her. My children are grown and I raised them the same way. I lost my mother 2 years ago and I miss her everyday. I know from experience that she was right. I always went to my Mom because she was my best friend but my mother first and foremost. God Bless you and I’m sorry for your loss.
Realize as an adult if it feels overwhelming how it must feel impossible to two little girls and young boys. You did a great job Merina. I admire you...and really can tell your weight loss. We keep praying for your continued good health. You do live what you say Merina. You are an inspiration.
I totally resonate with this! BOTH my husband and I have clinically diagnosed ADD/ADHD. And what helps us tremendously is implementing the rule of "Don't put it down, put it away". Or similarly, what my grandma always said, "Everything has a place, everything in its place." Because with the way my brain flits around, and the way my husband is too, our house will get messy in 0.5 seconds! We have the feeling of 100 steps forward, 200 steps back too. Our laundry pile often looks like yours too! Don't get discouraged, there are all types of tricks to do, including the trick of "don't put it down, put it away". Whatever you touch, simply put it away or straighten it up. It might be tiring at first, but soon it will become a habit that you don't think about! And speaking from experience it will make life much less overwhelming and help to combat the ADD/ADHD. I'm still learning too; we are all figuring this out together! :)
Currently pregnant and on bed rest until further notice and your video helped brighten my depressed mood from being stuck in bed. I love you and your family and think you’re doing an AMAZING job as a momma. I hope I can be half the momma you are to my little one. Prayers would also be amazing right now as I’m on bed rest with complete placenta previa and we are praying it fixes itself before I am due as if it does not it can cause some serious complications and I’m already nervous as a first time mom. 🤍
Decluttering was truly the best solution. Great decision, and excellent job! Also, we dont always get our children out of their troubles, but we can walk through troubles with them. They arent alone. After all, thats what He does with us!Blessings! Well done!
I’m a girl mom and I have a wonderful organizing tip!!! Put a shelf all the way across the top of the wall in their room about 15 inches from the ceiling. You can store toys they don’t play with that often or put those cloth cube storage bins up there and put out of season clothes, extra blankets, toys, anything!
I remember having my kid’s rooms looking like that. It would be so overwhelming I would want to cry. Hang in there. You’re doing great. One load at a time.
The clean room looks fabulous !!! Have you tried what Day Cares do by taking a pic of what is in each bin , ( like Barbie clothes one bin , LoL Dolls in another etc ) print it off and tape it to the container ? The kids see what’s in that container and during clean up puts the toys in their designated bin. It is a great organizational tool and even very young children can do this before they learn how to read and it teaches organizational skills !
I just love how you are continuing to work hard on making good habits and taking pride in your home. One of the things that I did when I was a younger mom was to buy mattress pads to help protect them. Because my kids would sneak food, leave markers out with no caps and the list goes on ! Just a tip that helped me. You are an encouragement to this 62 yr old. Blessings sweet friend.
I found your channel last night and I fell in love with you and your family. I really needed to find someone like you. I am 62 yrs old and you have made me see things in a different way over night. God has blessed me with finding you and that is the honest truth. Shane is so much like my husband of 32 yrs. God bless y'all.
We just did this this weekend! I've got 4 kiddos, my youngest ones are 11 and 14. They are good at straightening up but not good at actually cleaning (wiping things down, dusting, mopping etc). I don't mind getting it all clean after they've started the process. Plus, that way I know every nook and cranny is clean. :)
Kudos to you Marina for finding the energy to tackle this. I must admit the closet chaos made my anxiety peak, but as always you got it done. I used to live in a single wide with only two kiddos, and we become masters of organization. I found when I cut down on the amount of clothes we each had, the laundry situation cured itself, when we ran out of clothes it was laundry day lol.
I can tell just by listening to you within this video that you are a wonderful mother. My mom always told me “two heads are better than one” similar to your approach of helping your children throughout their lives. I am 29 years old now and it brings such relief to know that my mom is not only willing but gladly works to help me when life gets tough. I know as your children grow up that this will also profoundly impact them. Keep going momma 🥰
I am so excited to watch this. I have been tackling a lot of cleaning this past week. My son just got his first apartment in preparation to get married in a few months. So we have been cleaning and decluttering both of our stuff and getting his place prepared for a wife to join him in a few months!!
When my children were little(I have six and now they range in age from 16-30) my house was chaotic all day everyday. I cleaned at night after they all went to bed and set myself up for the next day. (I homeschooled too) My idea of "date night" was me, netflix, a diet pepsi and a mountain of laundry to fold. 😊 You're doing an amazing job with your children and your home. Love always comes first. As they got older I began the "after dinner clean up" and assigned jobs. I'd tackle dishes and the kitchen while someone cleaned windows, someone swiffered, someone mopped, someone tidied up the entryway, someone fed and watered the cats and dog and someone picked up the yard. When we were done there was time to go for an evening walk or read a book together. Such sweet times. Keep doing what you're doing cause you're doing great. Much love to you💜💜
That rug is so fun and cute! I've had many days like this. Decluttering and organization is something I enjoy, but it's overwhelming sometimes. Great job! You're a good Mama!
I love how you talk so openly about ADHD. I am 72 years old and I was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD. I have a lot to learn about living with ADHD. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Thank you for this video! I’ve cried so many times because my boys room gets so out of control and I’ve felt so awful about it! You have no idea how much this video helps me! You are such a blessing! 🥰😭
You’re not alone. I have no children in the home and I get the house clean only to have to start over and clean again. It’s never ending. Some areas have a well organized system and it stays clean but other areas stay messy. Just letting you know we all struggle sis. Thanks for being so real. ❤️
When my house is a complete mess and my anxiety starts to kick in I absolutely love watching your videos . Is you can get your home in order I know I can 💕 your such an inspiration thank you for amazing motivational videos!
My boys have small rooms also, so my hubby built floor to ceiling shelfing. When you dont have much floor space you need to be creative with storage. Shane is so good at building things, I bet you guys could come up with something fun and useful. The decluttering is the most important. The less things you own the less things you have to clean! You are doing an amazing job, you are showing your kids that life can get messy but love and some elbow grease can put things back on the right path ❤
Love your transformation ! You always do an amazing job getting your house back in order and that's all that matters you always pick yourself up wherever you left off! The house looks great I am in love with your Mobile mansion 💓 Also on the laundry to help with the smell and to get stains out I add baking soda to all my loads of laundry it helps keep the odors down in the washing machine too and it doesn't leave any smell on your clothes like the vinegar can. It's a win all around for me !
This was the first video I ever watched of yours two years ago and I knew I was instantly attached to you and your family ❤ I come back to watch it every once and a while for comfort. thank you for sharing your life with us! ❤
You are doing a great job !! My daughter room looks like this constantly. And I have to take a breather before I go in there and tackle it.. p.s. it really made my day when I say you at the flea market I love watching your videos and they really help me get up and get stuff done to thanks again for sharing your story!!!
You're a good mom. I like your philosophy about you taking over when things get out of control. There will always be times parents have to step in. God bless you
Holy moly it’s amazing how much kid’s rooms multiply! I remember when I was little and my room got this bad. I wished my mom would have come in and taken over some of those decisions. It would have so much less stressful to clean my room when they asked.
I'm so proud of you tackling the toys. My boys make the same scale messes, and it always puts me in a decluttering mood. I feel you on food in the rooms. My boys snuck Apple Jacks into their room, and I caught them on the baby monitor literally making themselves a CEREAL SANDWICH in the middle of the night. Bowl and all! 🤣🤣🤦🏽♀️ You're an amazing mama!! Keep on getting the daggone thing done, Merina!! ❤️ The Bowers Family
You did awesome helping the girls clean their room. It would have definitely been too overwhelming for them. I didn't have the best childhood and part of it was a mom with OCD so bad about cleaning that if you washed dishes and there was one with anything on it, she would empty the cabinets and make you wash every dish in the house. I have a hard time not cleaning my house every day but Iam determined to break the cycle for my son. I'm getting better. I've prayed a lot to make me the best person I can be. God loves me with a messy house or a clean house! What's important is that we enjoy our family and honor Him! I'm loving all the wood you've added into your home, it's beautiful! You're doing amazing, keep it up!
Great video Rena!!! You’re looking fantastic! Your home is so nice and homey and your family (including fur babies) is obviously very happy. Way to keep it up girl. You are such a joy to watch- you make me laugh. Keep on keeping it real, it’s the best part. God bless you and your family 😘❤️😊
I just found you a couple weeks ago…you are amazing at exuding positivity (which we all need more of). I work from home and honestly I think you could be one of my friends! I enjoy all your long videos 😃 I’m so happy I randomly found you.
Hey girl! That room so brought back so many memories, i too had 4 kids who did this quite frequently, I suffer from anxiety and OCD , what i found helped me...when i made them help clean it up or began purging things....I didnt want my kids to struggle with housecleaning the same way i did, I wanted them to go into their adult life knowing how to do these things and knowing what was necessary to reduce their stress level and surround themselves with a peaceful environment. Its the same reason i always had them help with laundry and cooking and cleaning too. I went into my adult life never being taught that by my parents and my kids seem to be better prepared when they launched than i ever was lol. It at least helped alleviate my guilt watching them wash supper dishes, or dust, etc....lol. We as moms so want to do for our kids all the time and sometimes the best thing for them and the biggest thing they need is to have us let them do it. No mama guilt girl, your doing an amazing job!
You and Shane are the best examples for your beautiful children. You are so grounded! I love your method of parenting and wish when I raised my children I could have been like you. I love you because you are unpretentious and show us real life with a family of 4 children. Keep up the great videos.💕
I'm still laughing about the music 🎶 at the beginning, when you first opened the door to the girls' bedroom! 😂🤣🤣 Merina, I love you so much, girl! 😂 Thank you for always being so honest and REAL!!! I used to go through the same thing with my kids' rooms. My daughter's room wasn't too awfully bad, but she had a TON of Barbies and all the stuff that goes with them. My son's room was always a huge disaster. I would clean his room every week, and he would just trash it! It didn't help that his room was so small. That always makes it more of a challenge to keep it organized. You're doing a great job, sweet girl. Just keep being you! 😊💕❤️🌷🌺
You always manage to bring the light to my day, you work so hard for your family, both you & Shane, you should be so proud how far you have come. Not only do you lead by example to your Kiddos but you home school too. You amaze me, bless you Marina xx
I’m glad your so honest! Makes watching you feel real and genuine! Always enjoy your videos. Btw I do the same thing with my mop where I use my foot to get the extra stuck stuff off the floor, glad I’m not alone lol 😂
I needed this video. I always get so overwhelmed when I walk into my kids room - it’s busting at the seams and I feel like i might need to definitely take this approach. I struggle when it comes to cleaning bc I get all stressed. I’m trying to get out of that mode of cleaning and be kinder when I clean. We also live in a smaller home and we overly blessed in the toy department. Pray for me as we Declutter soon 😮💨 going to take it slow - I unfortunately won’t be able to sit and do it all in one day - pray for perseverance and calm as we go through the process. Please & thank you!
I love seeing you being so sweet to the kiddos in their space. I decluttered probably 60% of our household belongings but I tried to be respectful of my kiddos space. However, when it gets to the point where they can’t manage it on their own it’s time to declutter! And hopefully as they get older they’ll be able to decide how much they want to keep and what’s a manageable amount 🙂 You have such a good attitude when it comes to declutter, you make it enjoyable and I think a positive mindset when decluttering is so important!
Girl! I saw a sign that said “My house cleaning style can be described as There appears to have been a struggle”. I was like Marina needs that sign. 😂 btw, I can totally relate. 😉
I found your channel about 3 months ago and I can't get enough of your videos. You are doing an amazing job as a mother. My mom did me the same way with cleaning my room, of course after telling me a million times she was going to throw everything away if I didn't clean my room. But once it got out of control she would clean it and half my stuff was taken away (mostly things I never knew was there). Thank you for not only giving us videos to motivate us to clean, but for making me laugh until I about pee my pants!
Hello my lovely! Watching this at midnight here in the UK and it's motivating me to get out of bed and sort my youngest little boys toys 😂 I totally agree with you on helping them, I always have with my boy's. lots of love and stay safe,Lisa 💖
You are so calm and awesome but I don’t understand this is the 4th time I write to you and never get a response. I honestly think your marvelous. I read where a lady said she would give an arm to have a mom like you. I honestly think your on the right side now. You ooze of love for your kids but you do have to show them that they need to participate with you otherwise they will never understand what you go through
Wow! My only daughter made messes like that when she was little. Unfortunately she's 40 and she still makes messes and waits till I come to dog sit and clean. You are an amazing mom. I'm in my 60's and I still love watching you mom❤
Merina never apologize for your house you work harder than anyone I know, between home schooling, taking care of 4 kids and a husband & a house you make me tired just seeing how hard you work. God Bless and have a glorious week. Kathy 😊
Yessss girll, love seeing you do what i did last year with my 3 boys, getting their rooms organized! I only buy things that are absolutely wanted or family gifts now! Like a big cotton candy machine or games! I learned kids will truly play with boxes more for the most part. Simple is truly better… Also just a tip, from a mom with a husband, 3 kids and 2 dogs (with hopefully more babies soon) I start a load of laundry once I wake up and head to the kitchen to make my coffee.That helps me feel like I actually keep up on it more. Oh and another tip is i do the boys laundry but i have them fold it and put it away. Another big help for me but yet a good benefit for them in life.
A lot of things you have said is also me, my daughters are loved and as young women they have turned out good thanks to God’s unfailing love and the love of my family, watching you is such a blessing to me to continue to become better thank you 😊
Merina, I love that you give your kids grace. Grace is free, si they are getting free help. My sister has two daughters. When they got Barbie supplies, she kept 2 pair of every color shoe. Then kept them in a separate container, like a pencil box. On the lid it had the number of shoes. If the counted and it was the right number, they were good to go. If not, then they had to match up the shies and see which color was missing. When her gis out grew their Barbies and they were stores, all of the shoes were there. She is a naturally organized person, I am not.
Tackling as much as I can every day Lady Friend!!! I go as far as rewatching your videos to keep me going. It is hard when all I do is work 7 days and clean almost every chance I get when I get off of work. I let my house go mad crazy for a bit because I had no motivation. Now I have YOU to keep me pushing and I am going hard at turning my house into a home. Love ya Rina! 💛
That laundry struggle is real. I don't even know how it accumulates so fast. My girls love it when I come in and clean their room. I struggle to check in there too. When it gets so overwhelming for me it is hard to do it with a happy heart, but seeing how loved it makes my kids feel makes it worth it in the end. I really loved how you made it about "respecting" the house. I think that is a great way to frame it for them to motivate them to do the right thing rather than just cuz mom said so.
Girl dont be so hard on yourself, you doing great, and you are the best mom i have ever seen. Really the best ! Thank you so much for sharing your home and struggles with us ,❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Been trying to get my house in order after my depression got to me. And I know feel so much better after cleaning. I love watching your videos cuz they make me feel like I'm normal cuz we have a lot in common lol. Also u can clean ur vacuum filters with warm water and air dry I'd do it where u give it a day or two to dry cuz the one takes a while.... also this was a reminder to clean mine
Sweet Mama! ❤I hope you are proud! what a great huge job you have done! 🙌 Sadly, homemakers efforts and hard work usually just shows if we don't do it! But a clean tidy home is hard work! My kids have mowed out of the house, but still, I have to much laundry... I'm so tired of housework after being a homemaker for over 30 years now. I hate laundry, and wash my floors..I do it 4 times a year, if we need to or not, as I like to say😂,have no desire to cook anymore.. But I try to tidy up, dusting and vacuuming regularly... and I love to crochet now and spending my time with my 2 cats and our dog and my loving husband. We had our 30. wedding anniversary today, so I'm super happy today! so proud! ❤ I see you and Shane love eachother, and I hope you are as happy as you look! ❤️❤️ you are an amazing lady, I hope you know that! I admire you so much💞 Love from Marte from Norway 🇸🇯❤️
God has put on my heart to homeschool my children however I’m terrified but I know it’s his calling for me , and I keep thinking of you!! Do you have any advice for a new homeschool mom !? Where do you get your curriculum? How did you start and what was the reason ! Thank you sister ! God bless your beautiful family ❤️
And the amount of grace you have shown those babies through this whole process is awesome. I’m so glad you and Shane match energies so well. I crack up on these deep cleans where you are running all around and then Shane sees the aftermath of what’s left and doesn’t freak out. I just got out of a terrible marriage and so a supportive partner is completely foreign to me.
Great video Merina. You definitely give me the little boost I need to get things done. Just a little trick for the stainless steel. WD40. I use to have a cleaning business and all of my clients were amazed at how it made them look. Don't spray the whole thing then wipe. Spay a section and wipe and so on. It also helps with finger prints.
I just love your videos…they are so real. I was ocd when my kids were little…I even organized their toy boxes everyday…as they grew older about your kids age I let them be and like you I have had many cleaning their rooms days like you…that’s life…real life. You do such an awesome job with your family…you and Shane both. You will miss these days of all their little messes…trust me, mine are grown. Just keep doing what you are doing…
I always empty my vacuum outside into a smaller rubbish bag because of all the dust. Then I rinse the plastic bits under water and leave out to dip dry. You've done a great job Merina. Kepp it up!!
Hi and God's blessing to you Merina ❤️
I'm reaching out to you and the magnificent community of prayer warriors on here ❤️🙏🏻
My son had surgery few days ago. As he was waking and we were being transferred from recovery to his room, another gurney with a teen boy arrived at the elevators when my son's gurney did.
The teen boy was intubated. He was not awake and he was being taken to ICU.
Merina, my heart SANK for this boy and his mom.
As I'm following my healthy son on his gurney to his room to begin his complete recovery, this boy, same age as my son was headed to ICU.
We don't know his name or what he's fighting today BUT ALMIGHTY GOD KNOWS his name and what he needs.
I'm asking for all of you to pray with us for this young man 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 in the Mighty Name of Jesus 👏🏻❤️
Thank you and GOD BLESS YOU ALL ❤️
Praying 🙏 right now for your request, dear friend.
Prayer chain started!!! I was looking for this comment ❤️
Oh Mighty Father and Virgin Mary plz wrap your loving healing arms around the young …both the young men and all children who need your healing
Praying for this child for we know God has the situation in control 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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I just love how you show not everyone has a "perfect" house all the time because I am right there with you. 🧡👍
Im there with you as well and my child is moved out and i still struggle with a not so clean home
You are not alone Im a stay at home mom for the last 6 yrs ... My oldest is 18 and youngest is 6 wis DS ... I tell my husband all the time how did I manage to keep everything much more together and clean when I was working lol?
“Sometimes mommas gotta get you out of pickles.”
ABSOLUTELY!! I’m 31 and I still call my mom and ask her for help with things. She always proved to me growing up that she would always be there to help me out, even with the small things. Currently today, I called my mom to come get my children so I could clean the house. Even at 31 I still love that my momma will help me out of pickles. ❤️ your children will remember that you always helped them and will know that they can always rely on you for help. ❤️
I LOVE how you see your kids like smaller versions of yourself: human! Giving God’s grace to them, and understanding they will be too overwhelmed to tackle their room, and leading by example… you’re an inspiration!! Thank you for shining The Lord’s light- you have helped lift me up in difficult times! Thankful for you and your channel!
I am SO very grateful I came across this comment today ❤️ I needed to read this one!
I remember as a child walking by a piece of trash on the floor. My Dad stopped me and said, "why did you not pick that up?" I said because it's not my trash. I will never forget him telling me he works hard to provide a nice home and things for our family. To show respect for the home we have and the things we have we should be taking care of the house. Even if its picking up trash that's not ours. It's about having pride in your home, room and the things you have. I was close to 7 when he told me that. I am 48 years old and guess what? If i see trash and am walking by I pick it up and throw it in the trash. My Dad was a smart man and had a way of parenting and you not even realizing he was teaching you a life lesson. At least you are trying to improve and make changes Merina. Our children do learn by example. My daughter was in 7th grade and when I went to wash her clothes I found 2 shirts that still had the tags on them. 🤔 She didn't even wear them and just threw them in the hamper. 😳 At that point I showed her how to do laundry and told her she was responsible for washing her own clothes. Not only is that a life skill she needs to learn, she also figured out not to just throw clothes in the hamper instead of hanging them up. It may seem mean but she learned several lessons. Now she is 19 & living on her own and guess what? She has never called to ask me how to do laundry. 😉 As parents we do the best we can. Every parent, child and home situation is different. We all do whatever works best. ❤
I truly love your channel. As a fellow mobile home owner and Tennessean, and weenie dog owner, your channel has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. You are so down to earth and real. You don’t preclean your home just to then do a cleaning video. Thank you for all you do!!
I needed this today!! My poor house is a disaster and I finally have a day without anything else to do except clean!! This is exactly what I need right now!! Time to get in the right mindset for some all day cleaning!!
This is grandma Jess and you are doing such an awesome job guiding your babies. You are a superb momma so never doubt yourself.
Ps. That is alot of barbies lol
🥺❤️ THIS JUST MADE MY WHOLE NIGHT FRIEND
I raised 5 babies in the 80s and 90s and now I have adopted 5 more babies that I am raising now so I know what you are going thru.. Kids bring so much to your soul because they are God's gift to us. Mess is a hint to a whole and beautiful life because life can sometimes be messy lol
Your channel throws my depression out the window girl. You are such an amazing momma and wife. You keep things real and I love how you always put God first. 💕
I just love your honesty. Girl, you’re not the only mama who gets overwhelmed. I think it’s part of our job description. Sending tons of love your way!
Oh! I so disagree!
It’s definitely a learning process every step of the way!!! Love you too friend!! ☺️☺️
Some mothers but them in the situation to get overwhelmed. It is not my job description as a mom or grandmother.
Heck, I’m not a mama… only have 2 in my household and we are barely keeping up with anything! You are #Goals in our house…
@@NaturallyGifted77 I don't understand what you mean?
My mom always said that she was my mom. And that we had alot of friends, and we needed a mom. And I agree. My mom taught me what I needed to learn and I am still using what she taught me. And I'm 62 now and just lost my mom on the 27th of May. And I am thankful that she was my mom when I was a kid. Then my friend when I moved out on my own. As her job was done. But was always there when I needed her to be my mom. And now she can watch over me from heaven. 🙏
Lori, I totally agree with you. My Mom always said I’m your Mom ! You have plenty of friends and that’s the job God give her. My children are grown and I raised them the same way. I lost my mother 2 years ago and I miss her everyday. I know from experience that she was right. I always went to my Mom because she was my best friend but my mother first and foremost. God Bless you and I’m sorry for your loss.
You are a mama like me! Love it!
“If they can’t come to you for the LITTLE things, they won’t come to you for the BIG things”
I always remember that.
Realize as an adult if it feels overwhelming how it must feel impossible to two little girls and young boys. You did a great job Merina. I admire you...and really can tell your weight loss. We keep praying for your continued good health. You do live what you say Merina. You are an inspiration.
I totally resonate with this! BOTH my husband and I have clinically diagnosed ADD/ADHD. And what helps us tremendously is implementing the rule of "Don't put it down, put it away". Or similarly, what my grandma always said, "Everything has a place, everything in its place."
Because with the way my brain flits around, and the way my husband is too, our house will get messy in 0.5 seconds! We have the feeling of 100 steps forward, 200 steps back too. Our laundry pile often looks like yours too! Don't get discouraged, there are all types of tricks to do, including the trick of "don't put it down, put it away". Whatever you touch, simply put it away or straighten it up. It might be tiring at first, but soon it will become a habit that you don't think about! And speaking from experience it will make life much less overwhelming and help to combat the ADD/ADHD. I'm still learning too; we are all figuring this out together! :)
Yesssssss! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 This is definitely a rule to live by! 😄😄😄😄
@@fearfullycreated Love you, girl! ❤You're doing great, don't ever forget that!!
Currently pregnant and on bed rest until further notice and your video helped brighten my depressed mood from being stuck in bed. I love you and your family and think you’re doing an AMAZING job as a momma. I hope I can be half the momma you are to my little one.
Prayers would also be amazing right now as I’m on bed rest with complete placenta previa and we are praying it fixes itself before I am due as if it does not it can cause some serious complications and I’m already nervous as a first time mom. 🤍
Decluttering was truly the best solution. Great decision, and excellent job! Also, we dont always get our children out of their troubles, but we can walk through troubles with them. They arent alone. After all, thats what He does with us!Blessings! Well done!
I’m a girl mom and I have a wonderful organizing tip!!! Put a shelf all the way across the top of the wall in their room about 15 inches from the ceiling. You can store toys they don’t play with that often or put those cloth cube storage bins up there and put out of season clothes, extra blankets, toys, anything!
This is a great idea! Rotate out toys and they will play with the “new” toys as if you just bought them!
I remember having my kid’s rooms looking like that. It would be so overwhelming I would want to cry. Hang in there. You’re doing great. One load at a time.
The clean room looks fabulous !!! Have you tried what Day Cares do by taking a pic of what is in each bin , ( like Barbie clothes one bin , LoL Dolls in another etc ) print it off and tape it to the container ? The kids see what’s in that container and during clean up puts the toys in their designated bin. It is a great organizational tool and even very young children can do this before they learn how to read and it teaches organizational skills !
I just love how you are continuing to work hard on making good habits and taking pride in your home. One of the things that I did when I was a younger mom was to buy mattress pads to help protect them. Because my kids would sneak food, leave markers out with no caps and the list goes on ! Just a tip that helped me. You are an encouragement to this 62 yr old. Blessings sweet friend.
THIS IS A PHENOMENAL IDEA!!! Thank you so much! A few of our mattresses have really needed one of those!
You also should buy mattress protectors (they zip all around the mattress). Then put a mattress pad and then your fitted sheet on top of that. You
I found your channel last night and I fell in love with you and your family. I really needed to find someone like you. I am 62 yrs old and you have made me see things in a different way over night. God has blessed me with finding you and that is the honest truth. Shane is so much like my husband of 32 yrs. God bless y'all.
I am SO GLAD you found me friend!!! ❤️
We just did this this weekend! I've got 4 kiddos, my youngest ones are 11 and 14. They are good at straightening up but not good at actually cleaning (wiping things down, dusting, mopping etc). I don't mind getting it all clean after they've started the process. Plus, that way I know every nook and cranny is clean. :)
It’s always up to us mommas to get the finer details that may go missed!!! As long as my babies are trying that’s what matters!!!! 😊😊😊😊
I am so thankful you show the real life of being a mom and our homes. I love cleaning videos and I especially love when mom's are honest.
Kudos to you Marina for finding the energy to tackle this. I must admit the closet chaos made my anxiety peak, but as always you got it done. I used to live in a single wide with only two kiddos, and we become masters of organization.
I found when I cut down on the amount of clothes we each had, the laundry situation cured itself, when we ran out of clothes it was laundry day lol.
Being mom and wife is hard work! Everyone gets behind on cleaning and laundry! Your channel is real life!
Sweetheart there is a HUGE difference between filthy & messy.. Your home is messy, definitely not filthy! ❤️
I can tell just by listening to you within this video that you are a wonderful mother. My mom always told me “two heads are better than one” similar to your approach of helping your children throughout their lives. I am 29 years old now and it brings such relief to know that my mom is not only willing but gladly works to help me when life gets tough. I know as your children grow up that this will also profoundly impact them. Keep going momma 🥰
This looks like my house on the daily. Thank you for sharing your mess. It helps to let me know I’m not alone 💕💕
I am so happy you are continuing your TH-cam journey Merina. You are an inspiration to so many!! Keep doing what you’re doing!! 🖤
I am so excited to watch this. I have been tackling a lot of cleaning this past week. My son just got his first apartment in preparation to get married in a few months. So we have been cleaning and decluttering both of our stuff and getting his place prepared for a wife to join him in a few months!!
Congratulations to your son!!!!!!🙌🏻
How exciting! I pray they have a long and happy life together! 💜💜💜
The wood trim around your living room windows really elevates the space and I love it! Also love seeing your pups! Especially Tater and her nub tail!
Man I love these whole house cleaning videos. You rock girl!
When my children were little(I have six and now they range in age from 16-30) my house was chaotic all day everyday. I cleaned at night after they all went to bed and set myself up for the next day. (I homeschooled too) My idea of "date night" was me, netflix, a diet pepsi and a mountain of laundry to fold. 😊 You're doing an amazing job with your children and your home. Love always comes first. As they got older I began the "after dinner clean up" and assigned jobs. I'd tackle dishes and the kitchen while someone cleaned windows, someone swiffered, someone mopped, someone tidied up the entryway, someone fed and watered the cats and dog and someone picked up the yard. When we were done there was time to go for an evening walk or read a book together. Such sweet times. Keep doing what you're doing cause you're doing great. Much love to you💜💜
That rug is so fun and cute! I've had many days like this. Decluttering and organization is something I enjoy, but it's overwhelming sometimes. Great job! You're a good Mama!
I love how you talk so openly about ADHD. I am 72 years old and I was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD. I have a lot to learn about living with ADHD. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
If I were loading my laundry machine heavily, I would put in 2 pods, just to make sure everything cleans well. Very proud of you, you go girl!!!
You did totally amazing once again. I love how relatable and honest you are. You and your family are delightful.
Thank you for this video! I’ve cried so many times because my boys room gets so out of control and I’ve felt so awful about it! You have no idea how much this video helps me! You are such a blessing! 🥰😭
Marina, I loved your video! ❤️
Great job on helping kids room to get organized!👍 love the way you communicate and teach your kids with love ❤️🙏
Marina, your home is beautiful, I really like your new sofa!! You and Shane are good parents! Keep up the good work!❤️
You’re not alone. I have no children in the home and I get the house clean only to have to start over and clean again. It’s never ending. Some areas have a well organized system and it stays clean but other areas stay messy. Just letting you know we all struggle sis. Thanks for being so real. ❤️
When my house is a complete mess and my anxiety starts to kick in I absolutely love watching your videos . Is you can get your home in order I know I can 💕 your such an inspiration thank you for amazing motivational videos!
My boys have small rooms also, so my hubby built floor to ceiling shelfing. When you dont have much floor space you need to be creative with storage. Shane is so good at building things, I bet you guys could come up with something fun and useful. The decluttering is the most important. The less things you own the less things you have to clean! You are doing an amazing job, you are showing your kids that life can get messy but love and some elbow grease can put things back on the right path ❤
girl you can see the hard work you've been putting into your health! I'm right there in the journey with you. keep up the good work friend 🤍
Thank you so much!!!!!!😩😩😩
Thank you for sharing this, it’s so personal but so many of us are there! I’m tackling my boys room right now thanks to your cleaning motivation ❤️
Love your transformation ! You always do an amazing job getting your house back in order and that's all that matters you always pick yourself up wherever you left off! The house looks great I am in love with your Mobile mansion 💓
Also on the laundry to help with the smell and to get stains out I add baking soda to all my loads of laundry it helps keep the odors down in the washing machine too and it doesn't leave any smell on your clothes like the vinegar can. It's a win all around for me !
This was the first video I ever watched of yours two years ago and I knew I was instantly attached to you and your family ❤ I come back to watch it every once and a while for comfort. thank you for sharing your life with us! ❤
Girl you have me wanting to deep clean declutter my home .
Something came over me and I took a rag to all the base boards today feels so clean but lots more to do 😳
Way to go mom, great job! They're going to enjoy their room so much more and feel a lot more calm.
This was so motivating, girl! I am in love with the new living room set up and lighting.
“Doesn’t matter as long as I keep on walking” I needed to hear that this morning 🙌🏾
You are doing a great job !! My daughter room looks like this constantly. And I have to take a breather before I go in there and tackle it.. p.s. it really made my day when I say you at the flea market I love watching your videos and they really help me get up and get stuff done to thanks again for sharing your story!!!
You're a good mom. I like your philosophy about you taking over when things get out of control. There will always be times parents have to step in. God bless you
Holy moly it’s amazing how much kid’s rooms multiply! I remember when I was little and my room got this bad. I wished my mom would have come in and taken over some of those decisions. It would have so much less stressful to clean my room when they asked.
That’s was the most SATISFYING cleaning video I’ve ever watched!! You go girl, you got the DANG THING doneeee!! 💕
You are a great role model & example of God's love for your kids. God bless you
Rina, crazy thing I’ve found out…I use the Sprayaway glass cleaner spray on all our stainless steel appliances and it works wonders!
Taking care of a house, no matter what kind of house it is , is a lot of work!!!! You are doing an excellent job!!!!! Love your style!!!!!!!
I'm so proud of you tackling the toys. My boys make the same scale messes, and it always puts me in a decluttering mood. I feel you on food in the rooms. My boys snuck Apple Jacks into their room, and I caught them on the baby monitor literally making themselves a CEREAL SANDWICH in the middle of the night. Bowl and all! 🤣🤣🤦🏽♀️ You're an amazing mama!! Keep on getting the daggone thing done, Merina!! ❤️ The Bowers Family
You did awesome helping the girls clean their room. It would have definitely been too overwhelming for them. I didn't have the best childhood and part of it was a mom with OCD so bad about cleaning that if you washed dishes and there was one with anything on it, she would empty the cabinets and make you wash every dish in the house. I have a hard time not cleaning my house every day but Iam determined to break the cycle for my son. I'm getting better. I've prayed a lot to make me the best person I can be. God loves me with a messy house or a clean house! What's important is that we enjoy our family and honor Him! I'm loving all the wood you've added into your home, it's beautiful! You're doing amazing, keep it up!
Great video Rena!!! You’re looking fantastic! Your home is so nice and homey and your family (including fur babies) is obviously very happy. Way to keep it up girl. You are such a joy to watch- you make me laugh. Keep on keeping it real, it’s the best part. God bless you and your family 😘❤️😊
I just found you a couple weeks ago…you are amazing at exuding positivity (which we all need more of). I work from home and honestly I think you could be one of my friends! I enjoy all your long videos 😃 I’m so happy I randomly found you.
Hey girl! That room so brought back so many memories, i too had 4 kids who did this quite frequently, I suffer from anxiety and OCD , what i found helped me...when i made them help clean it up or began purging things....I didnt want my kids to struggle with housecleaning the same way i did, I wanted them to go into their adult life knowing how to do these things and knowing what was necessary to reduce their stress level and surround themselves with a peaceful environment. Its the same reason i always had them help with laundry and cooking and cleaning too. I went into my adult life never being taught that by my parents and my kids seem to be better prepared when they launched than i ever was lol. It at least helped alleviate my guilt watching them wash supper dishes, or dust, etc....lol. We as moms so want to do for our kids all the time and sometimes the best thing for them and the biggest thing they need is to have us let them do it. No mama guilt girl, your doing an amazing job!
Thank you!!!!☺️☺️☺️ you’re right!!!! Us momma birds gotta teach our babies how to fly!!!😊😊😊
You and Shane are the best examples for your beautiful children. You are so grounded! I love your method of parenting and wish when I raised my children I could have been like you. I love you because you are unpretentious and show us real life with a family of 4 children. Keep up the great videos.💕
I'm still laughing about the music 🎶 at the beginning, when you first opened the door to the girls' bedroom! 😂🤣🤣 Merina, I love you so much, girl! 😂 Thank you for always being so honest and REAL!!! I used to go through the same thing with my kids' rooms. My daughter's room wasn't too awfully bad, but she had a TON of Barbies and all the stuff that goes with them. My son's room was always a huge disaster. I would clean his room every week, and he would just trash it! It didn't help that his room was so small. That always makes it more of a challenge to keep it organized. You're doing a great job, sweet girl. Just keep being you! 😊💕❤️🌷🌺
You always manage to bring the light to my day, you work so hard for your family, both you & Shane, you should be so proud how far you have come. Not only do you lead by example to your Kiddos but you home school too. You amaze me, bless you Marina xx
Ohhhh boy it’s that time! I’m trying my best to declutter while pregnant and it’s so exhausting…needing this motivation. ♥️😊
You are such a wonderful mom! God bless you for your patience and kindness. ❤
I’m glad your so honest! Makes watching you feel real and genuine! Always enjoy your videos. Btw I do the same thing with my mop where I use my foot to get the extra stuck stuff off the floor, glad I’m not alone lol 😂
Your home is cozy and lovely. You worked HARD and steady and you got it DONE ‼️
BRAVO 👏🏻‼️‼️‼️‼️👏🏻
LOVE YOU MY FRIEND
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Totally agree with you about helping them with their rooms!!! They will learn by watching you help! 🥰
☺️☺️☺️thank you!!!
I needed this video. I always get so overwhelmed when I walk into my kids room - it’s busting at the seams and I feel like i might need to definitely take this approach. I struggle when it comes to cleaning bc I get all stressed. I’m trying to get out of that mode of cleaning and be kinder when I clean. We also live in a smaller home and we overly blessed in the toy department. Pray for me as we Declutter soon 😮💨 going to take it slow - I unfortunately won’t be able to sit and do it all in one day - pray for perseverance and calm as we go through the process. Please & thank you!
I'm sick on the couch and you're just what the Doctor ordered. Always adoring you! ❤💜
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I love seeing you being so sweet to the kiddos in their space. I decluttered probably 60% of our household belongings but I tried to be respectful of my kiddos space. However, when it gets to the point where they can’t manage it on their own it’s time to declutter! And hopefully as they get older they’ll be able to decide how much they want to keep and what’s a manageable amount 🙂 You have such a good attitude when it comes to declutter, you make it enjoyable and I think a positive mindset when decluttering is so important!
Girl! I saw a sign that said “My house cleaning style can be described as There appears to have been a struggle”. I was like Marina needs that sign. 😂 btw, I can totally relate. 😉
Jane Dixon,I was a Jayne Dixon before I married Cool name!😃
I FREAKIN LOVE THAT
😂😂😂😂😂 Ohhhhh girl I’m going to have to find that sign!!!!!!
I have one that says, "My house was clean yesterday. Sorry you missed it." I love it and have kept it prominently displayed in my home for years!
Hilarious!
I found your channel about 3 months ago and I can't get enough of your videos. You are doing an amazing job as a mother. My mom did me the same way with cleaning my room, of course after telling me a million times she was going to throw everything away if I didn't clean my room. But once it got out of control she would clean it and half my stuff was taken away (mostly things I never knew was there). Thank you for not only giving us videos to motivate us to clean, but for making me laugh until I about pee my pants!
Hello my lovely! Watching this at midnight here in the UK and it's motivating me to get out of bed and sort my youngest little boys toys 😂 I totally agree with you on helping them, I always have with my boy's. lots of love and stay safe,Lisa 💖
That sounds like me!!! 😄😄😄I’ll just get a wild hair and feel like cleaning something!!!! Love you too friend!!😊😊😊😊
You are so calm and awesome but I don’t understand this is the 4th time I write to you and never get a response. I honestly think your marvelous. I read where a lady said she would give an arm to have a mom like you. I honestly think your on the right side now. You ooze of love for your kids but you do have to show them that they need to participate with you otherwise they will never understand what you go through
Wow! My only daughter made messes like that when she was little. Unfortunately she's 40 and she still makes messes and waits till I come to dog sit and clean. You are an amazing mom. I'm in my 60's and I still love watching you mom❤
Merina never apologize for your house you work harder than anyone I know, between home schooling, taking care of 4 kids and a husband & a house you make me tired just seeing how hard you work. God Bless and have a glorious week. Kathy 😊
Yessss girll, love seeing you do what i did last year with my 3 boys, getting their rooms organized! I only buy things that are absolutely wanted or family gifts now! Like a big cotton candy machine or games! I learned kids will truly play with boxes more for the most part. Simple is truly better… Also just a tip, from a mom with a husband, 3 kids and 2 dogs (with hopefully more babies soon) I start a load of laundry once I wake up and head to the kitchen to make my coffee.That helps me feel like I actually keep up on it more. Oh and another tip is i do the boys laundry but i have them fold it and put it away. Another big help for me but yet a good benefit for them in life.
This is definitely good advice!!!😳😳😳😳😳thank you so much!!!!☺️☺️☺️☺️
I just adore ur videos ! And luv how u and ur hubby r raising ur children.
❤️ I appreciate you and your kindness more than you could ever know!
First!!! I’ve never gotten to say that lol
Your home looks so cozy! You do such a great job making it look that way.
A lot of things you have said is also me, my daughters are loved and as young women they have turned out good thanks to God’s unfailing love and the love of my family, watching you is such a blessing to me to continue to become better thank you 😊
Merina, I love that you give your kids grace. Grace is free, si they are getting free help. My sister has two daughters. When they got Barbie supplies, she kept 2 pair of every color shoe. Then kept them in a separate container, like a pencil box. On the lid it had the number of shoes. If the counted and it was the right number, they were good to go. If not, then they had to match up the shies and see which color was missing. When her gis out grew their Barbies and they were stores, all of the shoes were there. She is a naturally organized person, I am not.
Tackling as much as I can every day Lady Friend!!! I go as far as rewatching your videos to keep me going. It is hard when all I do is work 7 days and clean almost every chance I get when I get off of work. I let my house go mad crazy for a bit because I had no motivation. Now I have YOU to keep me pushing and I am going hard at turning my house into a home. Love ya Rina! 💛
That laundry struggle is real. I don't even know how it accumulates so fast. My girls love it when I come in and clean their room. I struggle to check in there too. When it gets so overwhelming for me it is hard to do it with a happy heart, but seeing how loved it makes my kids feel makes it worth it in the end. I really loved how you made it about "respecting" the house. I think that is a great way to frame it for them to motivate them to do the right thing rather than just cuz mom said so.
I love how you said we're getting organized with the stuff we have
Girl dont be so hard on yourself, you doing great, and you are the best mom i have ever seen. Really the best ! Thank you so much for sharing your home and struggles with us ,❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
We just got home from a week long, out of state vacation...this is the motivation I needed to get all the unpacking and cleaning done now!
Been trying to get my house in order after my depression got to me. And I know feel so much better after cleaning. I love watching your videos cuz they make me feel like I'm normal cuz we have a lot in common lol.
Also u can clean ur vacuum filters with warm water and air dry I'd do it where u give it a day or two to dry cuz the one takes a while.... also this was a reminder to clean mine
Sweet Mama! ❤I hope you are proud! what a great huge job you have done! 🙌
Sadly, homemakers efforts and hard work usually just shows if we don't do it! But a clean tidy home is hard work! My kids have mowed out of the house, but still, I have to much laundry... I'm so tired of housework after being a homemaker for over 30 years now. I hate laundry, and wash my floors..I do it 4 times a year, if we need to or not, as I like to say😂,have no desire to cook anymore..
But I try to tidy up, dusting and vacuuming regularly... and I love to crochet now and spending my time with my 2 cats and our dog and my loving husband. We had our 30. wedding anniversary today, so I'm super happy today! so proud! ❤ I see you and Shane love eachother, and I hope you are as happy as you look! ❤️❤️
you are an amazing lady, I hope you know that! I admire you so much💞
Love from Marte from Norway 🇸🇯❤️
God has put on my heart to homeschool my children however I’m terrified but I know it’s his calling for me , and I keep thinking of you!! Do you have any advice for a new homeschool mom !? Where do you get your curriculum? How did you start and what was the reason ! Thank you sister ! God bless your beautiful family ❤️
And the amount of grace you have shown those babies through this whole process is awesome. I’m so glad you and Shane match energies so well. I crack up on these deep cleans where you are running all around and then Shane sees the aftermath of what’s left and doesn’t freak out. I just got out of a terrible marriage and so a supportive partner is completely foreign to me.
You decluttered so much from your girls room! Night and day difference! You got a lot done.❤️
Isn’t it just so satisfying to watch what we’ve vacuumed up off our floor and drop it into a trash bag !!!!
Great video Merina. You definitely give me the little boost I need to get things done. Just a little trick for the stainless steel. WD40. I use to have a cleaning business and all of my clients were amazed at how it made them look. Don't spray the whole thing then wipe. Spay a section and wipe and so on. It also helps with finger prints.
I just love your videos…they are so real. I was ocd when my kids were little…I even organized their toy boxes everyday…as they grew older about your kids age I let them be and like you I have had many cleaning their rooms days like you…that’s life…real life. You do such an awesome job with your family…you and Shane both. You will miss these days of all their little messes…trust me, mine are grown. Just keep doing what you are doing…
I always empty my vacuum outside into a smaller rubbish bag because of all the dust. Then I rinse the plastic bits under water and leave out to dip dry. You've done a great job Merina. Kepp it up!!
Love these long videos. I’m recovering from Covid for a second time and you have kept me company for a while :)