Whenever bread is about to "expire", I make peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches to put in the freezer. I'll pull them out just like uncrustables when on the go and need a quick snack or meal.
I buy an extra loaf to freeze pb&j. Easy to grab on the way out the door for the little guys & they thaw n no time. (Plus, I did this for urgent postpartum needs!)
Here's a trick to make that clothes pile instantly smaller, faster... start with blankets and towels. They are bulky, and when you get those out of the way the pile is way smaller, faster! Helps me! :)
Merina, if you get a piece of PVC pipe that will fit through the holes in the shelf brackets over your washer and dryer, you can paint it black and create a hanging bar for all your hangers. Love your videos!
Don't worry about the laundry. That response from your little one to pray over your boo boo shows you are doing a great job at what's most important! You go girl 👍
Just a idea for your laundry room put a bar or even a shower bar up for all your hangers and then as you pull clothes out of dryer hang the clothes that need to be hung it will save you a step.
Sooo impressed!!! I love your pantry sign. I was thinking a laundry sign in the same style would be a nice reward for the laundry area looking so gorgeous. You are amazing and yes, the prayer for the pinch was touching and I’m sure it felt better after.
Friend, the laundry can be overwhelming! And it’s okay to ask for help! You’re human!! Ask your babies to switch out laundry, help fold clothes, and remind you to work on it! You are GLOWING from vacation btw!! Love you guys!! 💕
Laundry tip: 1 laundry basket for the girls room 1 laundry basket for the boys room 1 laundry basket for your room, for yours and Shane’s clothes together 1 laundry basket in the laundry area for towels only!! (As everyone takes baths, they take their dirty clothes to their room and the towel STRAIGHT to the laundry room) As soon as each basket gets to the top, you take that basket to the laundry room, wash the clothes and set the basket by the dryer. As you take them out of the dryer, you can put all fold up things in the basket and hang the hang up clothes on hangers. Take the basket of clean fold ups to the room it belongs, and take the hang ups immediately to the closet they belong to. For my bigger kids, I set the clean basket in front of their dresser for them to put their things away before they go to bed.. we don’t really fold, just put the clothes in the correct drawer! This system took my family and me as the mom, about 3-4 weeks to get in the habit of doing but IT WORKS!! It just about narrowed it down to 1-2 loads a day.. usually 1 room’s basket of clothes, and a load of towels! I hope it doesn’t sound confusing. I didn’t buy overly large baskets, our baskets are about the size of what 1 load would be.
Helpful laundry tip! I have trained my four kids to collect their own laundry. They each have their very own laundry basket. When it's full I'll wash and dry it for them and they put it away! It has been a game changer in my home. Hope it helps!!!
I have been subscribed for a few months now - best decision ever! I work as an elementary school teacher. Long story short, there are days that I just need a good laugh to help me unwind in the evenings. Thank you for taking the time to film, edit, and post your videos. By the end, I'm always so happy. It feels like I've spent time with a friend. Thank you -
I totally agree with this post. You are so motivating. I always love to watch your videos. Ever since I started a couple of weeks ago. I LOVE that baby girl praying over your hand. 🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗 Keep up the great job..
I got my decluttering done so now I’m starting to paint my kitchen, living room and laundry room then I’ll be ready to start working outside. I had been a little down, but after watching your video I’m ready to get started back with my home thank you for your encouraging words.
Your daughter is so sweet praying for you. Your kids are adorable. Good job Spring cleaning. I'm a family of 5 and my place gets so messy. Need your energy.
Have you thought about a behind the couch console table? Will keep couch from damaging them walls. Can even add charging outlets. 2x4s and some Jacobean stain😉
I have to say that you moving on the treadmill seems to be activating your metabolism and energy! Cleaning out the laundry room area made that section of your home seem 10x larger! Great job on the living room and laundry room. And thanks for the chuckles, your sense of humor is priceless.
A cool way to organize your laundry room is to go to Habitat for Humanity and buy a couple of kitchen wall cabinets and attach them to the wall above your washer and dryer. You can keep everything organized and best yet hidden. Shane could build a soffit up to the ceiling and you would be able to decorate that area. I did that in my craft shed and I love it! Cost me about $50.
It makes me so happy seeing your kids help with cooking the French toast. They will grow up with those fond memories. I remember helping my mom ( her teaching me , her way around the kitchen) ❤ I’m so happy that I had a good mom. Rip mom ❤. Rina your a great mom to your kiddos ❤❤❤
How sweet of your daughter to immediately want to pray over you..🙌🙏 you're getting it all done for sure! YES! It's absolutely so freeing to get things out that no longer serve a purpose and can bless someone else. Also, there is a color guard detergent you can get. Some good stuff!
Merina, I couldn’t agree with you more - if you don’t know where to start, just start! That’s when I do my best clearing and decluttering! I’m so glad you’re doing this series because the more you declutter, the easier it is to keep things managed - just like your kitchen! Love you and your family! 😍
I wash my whites and because I use bleach, I wash towels after. That way if anything gets bleached it will be my towels and that won’t bother me. You are kicking butt girl! Tons of motivation!
I have 2 boys and used to struggle with laundry. Here's a laundry tip that helped me. Each kid gets a laundry basket. Each laundry basket is a load of laundry. There's no sorting and one load is easy for young kids to put away. The towels are a load all by themselves.
Merina, minute marker 44:08 when you said “one decluttered item is a decluttered item” you must’ve read my mind! I always tell myself, “just ONE thing; just ONE thing!” and it keeps me motivated!😊 Keep it up! You’ll be done before you know it! 🎉
Exactly! Also how i TRY to approach doing anything when difficult health symptoms are at me. I have this whole thing i tell myself to get me to the next thing. Pray and do something helpful.
I always enjoy your clening video's Merina, but the sweetest thing about it to me was that baby girl praying for your finger...The Faith she has at such a young age...I love it. My Granddaughter who is 10 prays for me...fills my heart with joy. You're a great Mama.
Hey Marina what happened to your buffalo curtains. I really missed the vibe it gave your home. My husband and I lost our home in a wildfire in 2020. We been living in a 5th wheel for 2 1/2 years. We moved from California to Virginia were home prices are cheaper. We finally found a home and been living in it for about a week. We had no furniture for a home so we’ve been shopping on marketplace. We’re getting there thanks to our church members, family and friends. We’ve truly been blessed by GOD. I love the way you decorate. You home feels very warm and homey. You’re bubbly spirit lifts me up. God bless you.
A good natural cleaner for the bathroom is a 1 to 1 mixture of 90%isopropyl alcohol and water with a few drops of dawn. The key is to let it sit on the surface for a couple minutes to work. It also makes glass and mirrors super shiny.
You could hang a curtain rod across your laundry area to hang clean clothes and the empty hangers. If you lowered the shelf you could hang the rod across the top of the machines 😀 love your channel ❤
I’m so proud of you. Look at you folding clothes or prepping them for folding/hanging. Reduces wrinkles etc. you have come so far. I really look up to you my dear. ❤️
Love seeing your kids happily youtubing with you. 💜💛 I thought I'd major decluttered but I managed to empty a huge bookcase, get rid of some wall decor, and let go of more books. I think I'm addicted to simplicity. PS. I'm finally putting away the laundry basket of linens from a week ago. (Just sayin' so you know you aren't alone!)
So you could do your whites last. They also make a bleach free solution so you won’t bleach colors. If your clothes are dingy, line dry them in the sun and the sun will bleach them out some. OR try the thing where people are soaking their clothes in a solution in the bath tubs! It’s amazing how much yuck comes out of the clothes (and they are supposedly clean clothes! 😳). You are such a wonderful momma! Your children (and Shane) adore you! ❤
You need to do a mobile home transformation video of what it looked like before and now. That would be cool! It's so beautiful in there. So proud of you guys and so extremely happy for y'all! Love you to the moon and back 😁
A helpful tip for all those little socks would be to get each child a mash bag just for socks, or a bag for the girls and one for the boys would even help. No more lost sock mates! Thanks for always being so upbeat and positive. You sure have been getting me motivated to Spring clean our home a little more! 😊
Love that you're getting use of your pantry food before it expired ! Once again, loads and loads of motivation! Hand wiping the coaches seemed to do the trick. Oh my gosh, Shane did did have such a baby face shaved. Whoa! Almost all caught up on laundry. Your home is looking amazzzzinng!
You could put a rod in your laundry room for the hangers. You definitely have the space. Plus, if you have clothes you don't dry, you can also hang them on that. I love your videos and how real you are!
You are 💯% right that getting started is the most important thing, you will figure it out as you go. My motto is progress over perfection. Also Love to declutter! I would rather manage time together for family and friends, reading, gardening, arts and crafts, hiking and so on than time spent on keeping up with too many things!!
Merina!! I am loving these videos oh my goodness. You are so dang motivating. I haven't watched this one yet but had to drop you a comment first and let you know I appreciate you, your content, your joy, and just all that you are. You help me to realize that I don't have to have it all together, all the time. That everyone starts somewhere. And that we're all just doing the best we can with where we're at 💖 a lot of us need these reminders and it means a lot to us!
Saying with love . Teach the kids to throw things away instead of putting in under the furniture lol that would help you so much . My grandson comes over and if I find his candy paper In the floor or stuffed under the couch then next piece of candy has to eaten at the table it works lol
Have 2 kids moving at the end of march. My house is filled with their items. However I am getting excited to spring clean. Not much to declutter as I have done this for the last 2 years but ready to get moving for spring. My treat is watching your videos after I get done with my workout. Thanks for the motivation ❤
Girl you are my favorite Jesus lovin trailer mansion mom. I absolutely love you! Your videos honestly ease my stress while I clean because you give the We're just moms doing our best vibes and your so genuine about it. It makes me be not so hard on myself and not so alone.
I am just smiling from ear to ear, watching you with your children! What a blessing you are for them! You teach with such lovely patience. So heartwarming 💟 Thank you for sharing your family time with us You are an amazing mama 💟
Your home is gorgeous! I have to admit, I can't wait for your laundry room makeover. I loved your daughter praying over you. It reminds me of our kids and grandkids praying for boo boos. Our oldest son prayed over his Nana when he was a little fellow.
Merina my friend, thank you for giving me some motivation today! I just love hanging out with you thru your videos! Have a great evening. Till next time!
A trick to freezing bread is to put a paper towel in the bag before you stick it in the freezer, it absorbs all the moisture when it thaws so it stays fresh. I use this hack all the time to buy bread on sale, and maybe it would work on the fried French toast?
I’m back with another comment lol The house looks wonderful - you did an awesome job! And I’m so proud of you for conquering the laundry! You are such an inspiration! Love you honey🥰
I sort my laundry the same way. I like to save it all and have a laundry day so I can start fresh with everything clean. Your kids are precious, seeing your daughter praying over your hurt hand was wonderful. Keep doing what you're doing, you are a great momma and wife!
Another great video, sweet Merina! Just watching you wore me out! 😂🤣 Your home is so nice and clean now, and so beautiful and cozy. That little sweet doll praying for your finger was so precious! 😊💕 You and Shane are wonderful parents, and raising all those babies right. ❤️ I'm so proud of you for getting that laundry done! I laughed so hard at Binx and Tater playing in the background! 🤣😂 They are so funny and cute! Love and hugs ❤️ Shane looks like a kid without his beard! Lol He's a handsome man with or without it.
I don’t know if you know this so I’m just going to comment- I know you are loving the vinegar cleaning, and more power to you girlfriend but please DONT EVER MIX VINEGAR AND BLEACH. Look up how dangerous the fumes and chemicals that go into the air when you do. You were talking about how you prefer bleach in the bathroom I just really wanted to write to warn you not to mix them! Love you and your channel 💖
I totally understand the feeling of accomplishment when the laundry is done. It last about 1 minute until the first person puts laundry in the basket. It is only my husband and I so the piles aren’t as large. I like your attitude.
Those children are just precious. I’m sure you’ve probably already thought of this and please, tell Shane not to be mad at me, but have you thought of extending your laundry room out to your back porch? You could enclose the porch area and have a larger laundry area. Have 4 cubbyholes with laundry baskets for each child and one for you and Shane. I did this years ago with a really small laundry room. I only had two boys at that time, but when I did laundry, that extra space to fold the clothes and sort them into the correct baskets helped me tremendously. I then let the boys put their folded clothes in their chest of drawers. It worked really well.
You did a phenomenal job ❤️☺️ you look great, your home looks great! You and Shane are such an adorable couple. I know I repeat myself but you guys are! I love your energy, your vibes and realness!
Great work ❗️ Highly recommend *OdoBan* products. Heck they even make wipes and candles now. Neutralizes odor, leaves light pleasant scent (No vinegar!), and *sanitizes* . Can use in laundry too. *Non toxic*
You know you’re doing something right when your babies ask to pray for you over something as small as a pinched finger. That warmed my soul. I also love the right leg lift when pulling clothes from your washer. That put a smile on my face.
Woo-hoo! Happy to see another video😊 Idk if you just didn’t film it, but you know you can lift the top of the stove up to clean underneath. Only suggesting as I saw you going at the side with a utensil. Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
Marina, I’m a mom of seven and laundry is my biggest pain- here’s what I do. My kids wear a day “uniform “ this would work for you since you home school. White cotton t-shirts and gray sweatpants ( gray shorts in summer). This doubles for pjs. Each child has five “special “ outfits for special events, church and going out and about. This cuts laundry in half it makes keeping clothes clean easy. Most importantly it frees up more time for loving and living. You don’t over buy and you don’t feel bad when it comes time to donate. P.S if you switch to all white towels, white socks and undies you’ve freed up more time!😊 If you don’t like bleach use hot water and Borax. You cut all those different loads of laundry in half, folding clothes is easier and keeping drawers organized is easier. I love the joy you bring to the world!
My laundry room (closet actually) is right in my kitchen as well, so sorting in the floor does give me incentive to get it done. 🤣🤣🥴 When I clean out closets I always pile everything on my bed, (gotta sleep somewhere) also seeing the huge pile I can really grasp the amount of stuff I have. Plus, the thought of having to find a way to put it back really motivates me to consider if it's worth keeping. 🤣 The kiddos were so adorable helping you! 💖😭 I miss mine being that age! You are on a roll, I'm so proud of you and your determination to keep going. You just keep getting better at being a homemaker, you have come so far these past few years! Love, hugs and giggles! 💖💖🤣 Keep up the hard work it really is showing! 💖💖 How is the couch holding up after shaving it? Is it getting pills on it again?
Love watching you so much. You have me laughing so much. You are a great person of faith that I am asking you for prayers because I have had my third kidney stone surgery in a month. I need everyone to pray for me that I don't have to have another one. Thanks for listening and thanks for the videos that you make truly enjoy them all.
Please pray for me for my health and
Please pray for my cat George he hurt his paw some way today .. Thanks 😊
Prayers love
Prayers sweetheart
Sending lots of prayers
Prayers for you and your kitty! ❤
Thank you all very much
He seems to be walking on it this morning an putting weight on it .. jus keep praying 🙏 for him..
The world needs alot more people just like you. I believe that with all my heart you just bubble over with christ love and joy.!
Whenever bread is about to "expire", I make peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches to put in the freezer. I'll pull them out just like uncrustables when on the go and need a quick snack or meal.
You can also grill the pb&j’s just like a grill cheese! SO yummy!
That's a good idea!!
Thats such a good idea!!
That’s a great idea ❤
I buy an extra loaf to freeze pb&j. Easy to grab on the way out the door for the little guys & they thaw n no time. (Plus, I did this for urgent postpartum needs!)
Here's a trick to make that clothes pile instantly smaller, faster... start with blankets and towels. They are bulky, and when you get those out of the way the pile is way smaller, faster! Helps me! :)
What a great idea!
Love it!
I was wondering why I usually start with bedding; this makes so much sense! Mahalo Nui for sharing!🌺🌺
I do that too!
Merina, if you get a piece of PVC pipe that will fit through the holes in the shelf brackets over your washer and dryer, you can paint it black and create a hanging bar for all your hangers. Love your videos!
Great suggestion....
I was about to say the same thing. Or she could buy a black curtain rod.
Great idea! She can get one of the broom handles from the Dollar tree, it's already black
I was going to say the same thing.
I was going to say that too.
Don't worry about the laundry. That response from your little one to pray over your boo boo shows you are doing a great job at what's most important! You go girl 👍
Amen!
This is so true.
Your little one praying over your hurt hand was one of the sweetest things I've ever seen.
That was precious her praying for her moms hand!!❤ you children are so sweet!!
Yes it was! 🥰🙏
You are bringing her up right. God bless.
Just a idea for your laundry room put a bar or even a shower bar up for all your hangers and then as you pull clothes out of dryer hang the clothes that need to be hung it will save you a step.
Sooo impressed!!! I love your pantry sign. I was thinking a laundry sign in the same style would be a nice reward for the laundry area looking so gorgeous. You are amazing and yes, the prayer for the pinch was touching and I’m sure it felt better after.
Omg my babies pray for me too! 😭😭😭 those are the best prayers they really reach the heart of the Father! ❤
Friend, the laundry can be overwhelming! And it’s okay to ask for help! You’re human!! Ask your babies to switch out laundry, help fold clothes, and remind you to work on it!
You are GLOWING from vacation btw!! Love you guys!! 💕
Laundry tip:
1 laundry basket for the girls room
1 laundry basket for the boys room
1 laundry basket for your room, for yours and Shane’s clothes together
1 laundry basket in the laundry area for towels only!! (As everyone takes baths, they take their dirty clothes to their room and the towel STRAIGHT to the laundry room)
As soon as each basket gets to the top, you take that basket to the laundry room, wash the clothes and set the basket by the dryer.
As you take them out of the dryer, you can put all fold up things in the basket and hang the hang up clothes on hangers. Take the basket of clean fold ups to the room it belongs, and take the hang ups immediately to the closet they belong to. For my bigger kids, I set the clean basket in front of their dresser for them to put their things away before they go to bed.. we don’t really fold, just put the clothes in the correct drawer!
This system took my family and me as the mom, about 3-4 weeks to get in the habit of doing but IT WORKS!! It just about narrowed it down to 1-2 loads a day.. usually 1 room’s basket of clothes, and a load of towels! I hope it doesn’t sound confusing. I didn’t buy overly large baskets, our baskets are about the size of what 1 load would be.
Helpful laundry tip! I have trained my four kids to collect their own laundry. They each have their very own laundry basket. When it's full I'll wash and dry it for them and they put it away! It has been a game changer in my home. Hope it helps!!!
BTW...your children are adorable and so well behaved....great job mom and dad!!!🙏🌟❤️
I have been subscribed for a few months now - best decision ever! I work as an elementary school teacher. Long story short, there are days that I just need a good laugh to help me unwind in the evenings. Thank you for taking the time to film, edit, and post your videos. By the end, I'm always so happy. It feels like I've spent time with a friend. Thank you -
I totally agree with this post. You are so motivating. I always love to watch your videos. Ever since I started a couple of weeks ago.
I LOVE that baby girl praying over your hand. 🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗
Keep up the great job..
When you said you were a champ for not crying!! I thought that was going to be the highlight of the video, BUT then came that precious prayer ❤❤❤
I got my decluttering done so now I’m starting to paint my kitchen, living room and laundry room then I’ll be ready to start working outside. I had been a little down, but after watching your video I’m ready to get started back with my home thank you for your encouraging words.
How adorable are you. Your sweet babies helping. That’s something they will remember forever.
Your daughter is so sweet praying for you. Your kids are adorable. Good job Spring cleaning. I'm a family of 5 and my place gets so messy. Need your energy.
Have you thought about a behind the couch console table? Will keep couch from damaging them walls. Can even add charging outlets. 2x4s and some Jacobean stain😉
I have to say that you moving on the treadmill seems to be activating your metabolism and energy! Cleaning out the laundry room area made that section of your home seem 10x larger! Great job on the living room and laundry room. And thanks for the chuckles, your sense of humor is priceless.
A cool way to organize your laundry room is to go to Habitat for Humanity and buy a couple of kitchen wall cabinets and attach them to the wall above your washer and dryer. You can keep everything organized and best yet hidden. Shane could build a soffit up to the ceiling and you would be able to decorate that area. I did that in my craft shed and I love it! Cost me about $50.
I always say to myself- use the laundry area for household storage & clothes to hang
Or she could get rid of about 100 pieces of clothing and keep up with laundry.
@Me Knit she did get rid of 100pcs and said earlier in the video that once she gets to the bedrooms she will be purging more clothing!
It makes me so happy seeing your kids help with cooking the French toast. They will grow up with those fond memories. I remember helping my mom ( her teaching me , her way around the kitchen) ❤ I’m so happy that I had a good mom. Rip mom ❤. Rina your a great mom to your kiddos ❤❤❤
I know, I loved watching her sort through the spice rack as it reminded me of my childhood being with my mom in the kitchen
How sweet of your daughter to immediately want to pray over you..🙌🙏 you're getting it all done for sure! YES! It's absolutely so freeing to get things out that no longer serve a purpose and can bless someone else. Also, there is a color guard detergent you can get. Some good stuff!
Hello Johnna, how are you doing and
how is the weather over there?
Merina, I couldn’t agree with you more - if you don’t know where to start, just start! That’s when I do my best clearing and decluttering! I’m so glad you’re doing this series because the more you declutter, the easier it is to keep things managed - just like your kitchen! Love you and your family! 😍
How sweet for her to pray over your hand that is the sweetest thing I ever saw.
Your home looks amazing! Decluttering is always such a good feeling!
I admire you so much for u to teach your children about God and his unending love and healing and not b ashamed of his grace.
Merina you have got to be the best at stacking clothes without them falling!!! You go girl amazing job!!!!
I'm from the UK, and we always sort our laundry into darks and lights - you're the first American I've seen do the same. Love your mobile home. 😍
Omgoodness!!! Binks is helping momma . You clean and he goes behind to try to mark his territory. He’s Momma’s boy ❤
I noticed that, every opportunity he tried marking didn’t he😂
I wash my whites and because I use bleach, I wash towels after. That way if anything gets bleached it will be my towels and that won’t bother me. You are kicking butt girl! Tons of motivation!
I cant wait till you do your laundry room makeover!! I know it's gonna be amazing!! U go girl with ur spring cleaning!!
Hello Vicki, how are you doing and
how is the weather over there?
I have 2 boys and used to struggle with laundry. Here's a laundry tip that helped me. Each kid gets a laundry basket. Each laundry basket is a load of laundry. There's no sorting and one load is easy for young kids to put away. The towels are a load all by themselves.
Merina, minute marker 44:08 when you said “one decluttered item is a decluttered item” you must’ve read my mind! I always tell myself, “just ONE thing; just ONE thing!” and it keeps me motivated!😊 Keep it up! You’ll be done before you know it! 🎉
Exactly! Also how i TRY to approach doing anything when difficult health symptoms are at me.
I have this whole thing i tell myself to get me to the next thing.
Pray and do something helpful.
I always enjoy your clening video's Merina, but the sweetest thing about it to me was that baby girl praying for your finger...The Faith she has at such a young age...I love it. My Granddaughter who is 10 prays for me...fills my heart with joy. You're a great Mama.
Girl, you are on fire with your spring cleaning! 🧺🧹🪣🌞💐
Hey Marina what happened to your buffalo curtains. I really missed the vibe it gave your home. My husband and I lost our home in a wildfire in 2020. We been living in a 5th wheel for 2 1/2 years. We moved from California to Virginia were home prices are cheaper. We finally found a home and been living in it for about a week. We had no furniture for a home so we’ve been shopping on marketplace. We’re getting there thanks to our church members, family and friends. We’ve truly been blessed by GOD. I love the way you decorate. You home feels very warm and homey. You’re bubbly spirit lifts me up. God bless you.
A good natural cleaner for the bathroom is a 1 to 1 mixture of 90%isopropyl alcohol and water with a few drops of dawn. The key is to let it sit on the surface for a couple minutes to work. It also makes glass and mirrors super shiny.
When she prayed for your boo boo it shows you are showing your babies the Lord can heal♡ your home looks ls beautiful
You could hang a curtain rod across your laundry area to hang clean clothes and the empty hangers. If you lowered the shelf you could hang the rod across the top of the machines 😀 love your channel ❤
Or a wooden dowel
Bless your heart. You work so hard for your family. I don't know how you do it all-plus school at home with 4 kids.
A clean-shaven Shane so caught me off guard! I had to do a double-take. You are a spring cleaning queen!
I’m so proud of you. Look at you folding clothes or prepping them for folding/hanging. Reduces wrinkles etc. you have come so far. I really look up to you my dear. ❤️
Love seeing your kids happily youtubing with you. 💜💛 I thought I'd major decluttered but I managed to empty a huge bookcase, get rid of some wall decor, and let go of more books. I think I'm addicted to simplicity. PS. I'm finally putting away the laundry basket of linens from a week ago. (Just sayin' so you know you aren't alone!)
Thank you anonymous thumbs uppers. You really encouraged me to continue decluttering and cleaning 💜💛
So you could do your whites last. They also make a bleach free solution so you won’t bleach colors. If your clothes are dingy, line dry them in the sun and the sun will bleach them out some. OR try the thing where people are soaking their clothes in a solution in the bath tubs! It’s amazing how much yuck comes out of the clothes (and they are supposedly clean clothes! 😳). You are such a wonderful momma! Your children (and Shane) adore you! ❤
You need to do a mobile home transformation video of what it looked like before and now. That would be cool! It's so beautiful in there. So proud of you guys and so extremely happy for y'all! Love you to the moon and back 😁
A helpful tip for all those little socks would be to get each child a mash bag just for socks, or a bag for the girls and one for the boys would even help. No more lost sock mates! Thanks for always being so upbeat and positive. You sure have been getting me motivated to Spring clean our home a little more! 😊
Love that you're getting use of your pantry food before it expired ! Once again, loads and loads of motivation! Hand wiping the coaches seemed to do the trick. Oh my gosh, Shane did did have such a baby face shaved. Whoa! Almost all caught up on laundry. Your home is looking amazzzzinng!
You could put a rod in your laundry room for the hangers. You definitely have the space. Plus, if you have clothes you don't dry, you can also hang them on that. I love your videos and how real you are!
You are 💯% right that getting started is the most important thing, you will figure it out as you go. My motto is progress over perfection. Also Love to declutter! I would rather manage time together for family and friends, reading, gardening, arts and crafts, hiking and so on than time spent on keeping up with too many things!!
You can also cut the French toast into French toast sticks. They can be portable when you are on the run.
Merina!! I am loving these videos oh my goodness. You are so dang motivating. I haven't watched this one yet but had to drop you a comment first and let you know I appreciate you, your content, your joy, and just all that you are. You help me to realize that I don't have to have it all together, all the time. That everyone starts somewhere. And that we're all just doing the best we can with where we're at 💖 a lot of us need these reminders and it means a lot to us!
Ditto!! She is amazing!
Saying with love . Teach the kids to throw things away instead of putting in under the furniture lol that would help you so much . My grandson comes over and if I find his candy paper In the floor or stuffed under the couch then next piece of candy has to eaten at the table it works lol
Have 2 kids moving at the end of march. My house is filled with their items. However I am getting excited to spring clean. Not much to declutter as I have done this for the last 2 years but ready to get moving for spring. My treat is watching your videos after I get done with my workout. Thanks for the motivation ❤
Hello Shannon, how are you doing and
how is the weather over there?
Girl you are my favorite Jesus lovin trailer mansion mom. I absolutely love you! Your videos honestly ease my stress while I clean because you give the We're just moms doing our best vibes and your so genuine about it. It makes me be not so hard on myself and not so alone.
I am just smiling from ear to ear, watching you with your children! What a blessing you are for them! You teach with such lovely patience.
So heartwarming 💟
Thank you for sharing your family time with us
You are an amazing mama 💟
All of this was so sweet. I loved seeing them cook with you! Feeding people is my way of showing love. They will remember that forever.
Awww your baby praying was tooooo precious! 😇Love those doggies! 🐾🐾❤️
I have noticed in your videos that your son really is helpful. How proud you must be.
Your home is gorgeous!
I have to admit, I can't wait for your laundry room makeover.
I loved your daughter praying over you. It reminds me of our kids and grandkids praying for boo boos. Our oldest son prayed over his Nana when he was a little fellow.
That was sweet & precious your daughter praying for your hand. 💜💜
The pups were killing me!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You could do a TH-cam channel just on them 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Great job Marina, looks great! Loved seeing your sweet baby praying for you ❤️
Merina my friend, thank you for giving me some motivation today! I just love hanging out with you thru your videos! Have a great evening. Till next time!
A trick to freezing bread is to put a paper towel in the bag before you stick it in the freezer, it absorbs all the moisture when it thaws so it stays fresh. I use this hack all the time to buy bread on sale, and maybe it would work on the fried French toast?
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The house looks wonderful - you did an awesome job! And I’m so proud of you for conquering the laundry! You are such an inspiration! Love you honey🥰
When your baby prayed over your hand my heart melted❤
I sort my laundry the same way. I like to save it all and have a laundry day so I can start fresh with everything clean. Your kids are precious, seeing your daughter praying over your hurt hand was wonderful. Keep doing what you're doing, you are a great momma and wife!
Oh my heart! Baby girl praying over momma's pinched hand. ❤. The innocence and sincerely is precious.
Another great video, sweet Merina! Just watching you wore me out! 😂🤣 Your home is so nice and clean now, and so beautiful and cozy. That little sweet doll praying for your finger was so precious! 😊💕 You and Shane are wonderful parents, and raising all those babies right. ❤️ I'm so proud of you for getting that laundry done! I laughed so hard at Binx and Tater playing in the background! 🤣😂 They are so funny and cute! Love and hugs ❤️ Shane looks like a kid without his beard! Lol He's a handsome man with or without it.
I absolutely loved seeing your little girl praying for you ❤ Raising them with a solid foundation in Christ ❤❤
I don’t know if you know this so I’m just going to comment- I know you are loving the vinegar cleaning, and more power to you girlfriend but please DONT EVER MIX VINEGAR AND BLEACH. Look up how dangerous the fumes and chemicals that go into the air when you do. You were talking about how you prefer bleach in the bathroom I just really wanted to write to warn you not to mix them! Love you and your channel 💖
Your daughters prayers touch my heart so much
I love,love,love how your little girl prayed for you! That was absolutely 💯 precious! Your house looks so warm & cozy!!!🤗💖
I totally understand the feeling of accomplishment when the laundry is done. It last about 1 minute until the first person puts laundry in the basket. It is only my husband and I so the piles aren’t as large. I like your attitude.
You're doing great Merina!!!! Your daughter praying for you was so sweet!!!!
Luv how you are Teaching life skills to your kiddos engaging in food prep Y.E.S ❣️👍
Those children are just precious. I’m sure you’ve probably already thought of this and please, tell Shane not to be mad at me, but have you thought of extending your laundry room out to your back porch? You could enclose the porch area and have a larger laundry area. Have 4 cubbyholes with laundry baskets for each child and one for you and Shane. I did this years ago with a really small laundry room. I only had two boys at that time, but when I did laundry, that extra space to fold the clothes and sort them into the correct baskets helped me tremendously. I then let the boys put their folded clothes in their chest of drawers. It worked really well.
You did a phenomenal job ❤️☺️ you look great, your home looks great! You and Shane are such an adorable couple. I know I repeat myself but you guys are! I love your energy, your vibes and realness!
I have been told, we keep what we care about and care about what we keep. This has helped me. I hope it may help others, too.
Great work ❗️ Highly recommend *OdoBan* products. Heck they even make wipes and candles now. Neutralizes odor, leaves light pleasant scent (No vinegar!), and *sanitizes* . Can use in laundry too. *Non toxic*
It’s a good thing Binx has a diaper on. Cause he lifted his leg up to those couch cushions when you were vacuuming the inside of the couch… LOL
I've been cleaning and decluttering right along with you and loving your videos for motivation! Thanks for being my cleaning buddy! Love you all 💞
You know you’re doing something right when your babies ask to pray for you over something as small as a pinched finger. That warmed my soul.
I also love the right leg lift when pulling clothes from your washer. That put a smile on my face.
Awe! Looks like the kids had fun helping you make the French toast 🥰
Your baby praying for you brought tears of joy to my eyes, you have raised them right.
Woo-hoo! Happy to see another video😊 Idk if you just didn’t film it, but you know you can lift the top of the stove up to clean underneath. Only suggesting as I saw you going at the side with a utensil. Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
Shane needs to build you more shelving over your washer & dryer 😆 ❤ he looks good! I feel guilty laying in bed watching you clean 😂
Cheering for ya, your 💯 % for spring cleaning n organization...you go girl:)
I miss my kiddos helping me in the kitchen and cleaning. Love your videos. I get the coolest ideas from you.
Way to go!! You are making amazing progress!!! You should be very proud of yourself.
A baby that young laying hands on you is so sweet ❤
You did a fantastic job!!! Your home looks clean and really awesome!!!! I love the remodeling yall have done!!!! Take care God bless!!!!
Marina, I’m a mom of seven and laundry is my biggest pain- here’s what I do. My kids wear a day “uniform “ this would work for you since you home school. White cotton t-shirts and gray sweatpants ( gray shorts in summer). This doubles for pjs. Each child has five “special “ outfits for special events, church and going out and about. This cuts laundry in half it makes keeping clothes clean easy. Most importantly it frees up more time for loving and living. You don’t over buy and you don’t feel bad when it comes time to donate. P.S if you switch to all white towels, white socks and undies you’ve freed up more time!😊 If you don’t like bleach use hot water and Borax. You cut all those different loads of laundry in half, folding clothes is easier and keeping drawers organized is easier. I love the joy you bring to the world!
Yay! Good to see you again so soon! ❤❤❤
Praying for moma is just the sweetest thing....and Amen sweet Jesus Amen!!😊
My laundry room (closet actually) is right in my kitchen as well, so sorting in the floor does give me incentive to get it done. 🤣🤣🥴 When I clean out closets I always pile everything on my bed, (gotta sleep somewhere) also seeing the huge pile I can really grasp the amount of stuff I have. Plus, the thought of having to find a way to put it back really motivates me to consider if it's worth keeping. 🤣
The kiddos were so adorable helping you! 💖😭 I miss mine being that age! You are on a roll, I'm so proud of you and your determination to keep going. You just keep getting better at being a homemaker, you have come so far these past few years! Love, hugs and giggles! 💖💖🤣 Keep up the hard work it really is showing! 💖💖
How is the couch holding up after shaving it? Is it getting pills on it again?
Hello Sherrie, how are you doing and
how is the weather over there?
Love watching you so much. You have me laughing so much. You are a great person of faith that I am asking you for prayers because I have had my third kidney stone surgery in a month. I need everyone to pray for me that I don't have to have another one. Thanks for listening and thanks for the videos that you make truly enjoy them all.
Fabulous job!! Looks beautiful and clean 😁❤️
As a mother that was the best moment on TH-cam when she prayed for your finger…..great way to teach ur children ….many blessings for your family !!!!