I love doing a nightly reset! When I was a little girl, my dear mother would always say, “Let’s straighten things up quickly so that it looks pretty when we get up in the morning”. It usually took no more than five minutes but I loved doing it with her and in the end, looking over everything and hearing her say, “Look how lovely everything looks for tomorrow!” and then happily going to bed. I think about that every night and repeat the same process on a daily basis
A blessing that you grew up in such a positive home with a loving mom! The wonderful memories you have now as you continue the nightly habits are a great testimony to her.
Number 10 - at bedtime my mother always said it was time to "say goodnight to the house." - which meant walking through the house and picking up what needed picking up or put away., to fluff the cushions on the couch, to wash any dish that may have been used after dinner. I still say goodnight to my house before bedtime and I'll be 80 on my next birthday.
Love this! And it’s the it great that you had a positive role model when it came to keeping your space tidy - and, in turn, you actually have good memories of it? ❤️
That is so lovely! I’m going to start doing that, say goodnight to the house. I hate washing up the dishes and kitchen at the end of the day, maybe a change in mindset will help ❤
@@lesabrock7163 No, we live in Minnesota - but my husband and I once took an anniversary trip to the sweet town of Marion, Kansas and got these mugs there! It was such a great little town that we hope to go back some day!
Pray for everyone you meet.. Passes by you or You see worried.. Whoever it be.. If prayers on your lips.. You need not pray for Yourself or your loved ones.. Its automatically taken care of ..😀😍
I snap a photo of the messy or dirty area. Then spend 5 minutes cleaning. Then I look back at the before photo and see a huge difference. And knowing I only spent 5 minutes and got SO much done is incredibly motivating. Try it guys
Great ideas. I always keep things picked up and it doesn’t take that long. Easier to keep up each day than let everything build up. I like a nice clean home. I have a place for everything. 🥰
I always put the dishes,in the dishwater ,and clean the kitchen thoroughly, before sleeping at night because entering a clean Kitchen in the morning,is a great way,to start a day!👍
I try to do a little chore when I am waiting for something to happen - water to boil, microwave to finish doing its thing, coffee to brew. It’s a few minutes usually, but you can go and start a load of laundry or clean a countertop. That time passes regardless.
I learned cleaning from a very young age from my grandmother and my mom, today i not only clean my own house, i also clean other peoples house because i love cleaning so much
Great tips! For #8 ; I have a small 3 oz spray bottle I fill with windex plus small glass microfiber cloth in each of my bathrooms. Routine after brushing my teeth is to use it on the mirror / sink. Less then a minute or two each night makes it sparkle. Change the cloth out each week with regular cleaning. Huge difference!
I just found you by accident when I was watching a video on the late Queen Elizabeth II and I love this video and am now subscribing. Simplifying in a simple way is something I want more of in my life to bring extra peace and serenity. Thank you for teaching me tips on tidying up and decluttering and even though I’m pretty good I can still do better and am a lifelong learner.
The 3 ideas I do mist from this list is 1. Listen to podcast while cleaning 2. I have a donation box at the ready 3. Nightly reset ( it makes all the difference) 😊
That’s awesome! Doesn’t listening to something else, whether music or podcast or audio book, really help the time go by in a much more enjoyable way? Love it! ❤️
Once a Week- I just take out ( literally topple),upside down ,any one drawer/ shelf with clothes or small useful items! AND then start putting them back , arranging them! I have realised that -- only 40 % of stuff goes back inside! Others -- We don t need! Then-- Next week another shelf s turn comes!👍
Agree with all these tips. Thank you. My thing I say is cleaning up before bed is like giving yourself a gift and my kitchen is smiling at me when I get up!
I am "grossed out" by my house. Have to live this way because no one else wants to help enough and I've learned I can only do so much and yelling at everyone is unproductive. It is what it is. But, I dream of a peaceful home where everything has its place and everyone picks up after themselves.
Oh man, I am so sorry you are feeling that you have no hope and aren’t comfortable in your space. Im assuming that you have addressed your feelings with the people you love with…were they un-receptive? ❤️
Have a daily list; a weekly list by day, and a monthly list like cleaning the car or purse. No need to do all the kitchen cabinets in one day or the windows etc. Daily is a full load of laundry folded and put away, the dishes and counter, making the beds. Then add a task for the weekly in that day as per your schedule; for instance Monday Garbage because it’s picked up Tuesday, Tuesday is dusting, Wednesday is vacuuming and Thursday is washing floors. Catch up day is Friday. I think you know the schedule best. Eliminate Stuff it really helps to have less to maintain or take care of. For instance if you have to water a house full of plants then give some away and you’ve saved yourself a lot of time watering and repotting. You should at least try what she’s saying here also. Another trick is to pick the area you are in every time you leave a space. Leave wipes in every room to clean while you’re there. Create drawers with sections to see what you have and downsize the stuff
You need to tell everyone they're responsible for taking care of their things and putting them away; then tell them that going forward if you have to pick it up it will be thrown away so you will never have to pick it up again. (You could institute the rule at first without actually throwing the item away, just let them think you did and when you give it back tell them the next time it really will be thrown out.) Also understand that things will settle to the person who needs the least...are there things I do in my house that others should do? Absolutely, but it matters more to me so I end up doing them, but not everything....closing doors can also help if you at least don't have to look at the mess. Good luck!
It never occurred to me that I could choose to make everyone’s bed and feel better. I do make my own, but I have this low-grade irritation that others don’t or won’t pull their space together. I may give this a trial run! My favorite chore is setting my own room in order. :)
I think you a perfect candidate for making all the beds! I love having the beds done so much that it is absolutely work the extra few minutes of effort! Please check back and let me know how it goes for you! ❤️
This is lovely, but I like the idea of parent and kid doing it together better. My mom cleaned my room every Friday. I loved how it looked! But if she had waited under after school and we had done it together, maybe I would've learned how to do it myself and to enjoy the time we spent together...
I read, "Make your Bed." Since then, I have made my bed each morning. I know that at the end of the day, if everything goes wrong, I have a crisp bed to lay in.🙂
Where do you get such a positive attitude about cleaning? I need friends like you! I’ve never heard of all these sweet ideas like the reset, praying over your kids beds, and finding joy in cleaning 🤯 such a good idea to pair things. I’ve had a lot of resentment around the idea of home but you make it seem life giving.
So much of life is about perspective - and that comes from life experiences. I’ve had a pretty positive relationship with housework my entire life, as my own mom tried to make it fun for us kids. We had responsibilities, but not too many - and were encouraged to take pride in our work. That being said, there are times when I grumble and don’t have a positive attitude about it! ❤️
This would not work for all children. But I loved school and my parents said my bed must be made or I could not go to school I loved rearranging my room also. The only problem I had was I always messed it up rather quickly. I wasn't a hanger upper. Now I retired in 2013 and learned lots of new tricks from Marie Kondo and TH-cam. We both work and keep our home organized and clean. Love retirement. When we both worked raising two boys, husband traveled it was sometimes chaos.
I enjoy cleaning my home and already use many of these tips. I enjoy waking up to a clean kitchen and love a made bed. I've try to explain to my granddaughters how I can fold a load of clothes in about 5-7 minutes. Really there's not an every day task that takes hours to do. I tell them "if you don't start, you won't finish. So glad I came across your channel. Be blessed.
Great video. I thoroughly enjoy my home . Over the last few years I’ve worked on developing habits . I have 4 that are second nature in the morning . My favorite cleaning habit is vacuuming .. I find it very satisfying .. I think because you can see the dirt as you empty the dust cup.. I usually vacuum 3 times a week and I’m constantly amazed at what I pick up.. I don’t mind cleaning the toilet at all. I do this about 4-5 days a week.. the reason I do is because it’s extremely easy to maintain. I throw in a few squirts of dish soap and baking soda and it’s sparkling .. the task I detest is cleaning the bathtub/shower.. grrr… I think because it’s so physically tiring ..
My neighbor is an immaculate, professional cleaner. When I moved in he gave me a tip: squirt some of the liquid cleaner he gave me (great and doesn't smell, but I'll try your soap and soda). Let it wait 3-5 minutes. Then get use a heavy duty Scotchbrite (they're no longer abrasive) to lightly, easily wipe it away. I'm old so I take my socks off and do it from inside the tub, sometimes before or after a bath or shower. Sparkly clean! Not tiring anymore!
I agree. The host's voice and pace have an equal impact as that of the content of the video. I would stop watching a cleaning n organising or any home making video if I am unable to bear the fast paced blabbering of an overenthusiastic high pitched host/hostess, even thought they might have some good info/visuals to share. I guess the voice and the pace should naturally complement the content ie here you are sharing the tips to minimalism and clean tidy space, so naturally you are expected to radiate same calming soothing effect through your narration too. This is why I like your channel. No mismatch :) 👍🏼
I do the dishes while the kettle boils. I wipe down the bathroom while the shower drains. There's so many tiny downtimes that can be used and won't feel like they are wasted for chores.
What has worked best for is something small. My policy is, as I go through my time when I am in the house, "Wipe down as you go." Whenever I am using an area, I quickly wipe it down when I am done or quickly rearrange whatever I messed up. My aim to leave the area as clean as when I got there. If i see something, I see something. Letting everything accumulate (oh, I'll clean on the weekends) was my downfall. Loved your video.
I love to rearrange the furniture. It gives me pleasure to look at my new arrangement. Every 3rd month other colour curtains as well as matching colours to complete the decor.
You have a very calm voice that I enjoy listening to. One thing that has made my life feel far more calm and under control is to do at least one load of laundry every day. I fold and hang clothes as I take them out of the dryer. I rarely have a pile of laundry and when I do it’s because my grandson wants his two blankets washed. I am still working on a place for everything and getting rid of more. Great video 🎉🎃
I agree. The host's voice and pace have an equal impact as that of the content of the video. I would stop watching a cleaning n organising or any home making video if I am unable to bear the fast paced blabbering of an overenthusiastic high pitched host/hostess. I guess the voice and the pace should naturally complement the content ie here you are sharing the tips to minimalism and clean tidy space, so naturally you are expected to radiate same calming soothing effect through your narration too. This is why I like your channel. No mismatch :) 👍🏼
I am not a morning person but have early work days often. I clean up everything in the kitchen before bed so I set myself up for peace in the morning. I plan to expand this reset to the whole house! Thanks for this.
I cannot fall asleep if I haven’t done my final “pickup” before going to bed. Clean counters… a swept floor are non negotiable chores for me… and a clean sink. 🙂
Wow! I found you a few days ago and this was the first video I did. That tip about using podcasts has made a HUGE difference! I never look forward to putting laundry away (I don't mind folding and putting it on hangers but the next step of actually putting it away has been a point of inertia for me). Now I am doing it with such gusto that I even continue on to other loathed tasks such as cleaning blinds.
Aha! Me too. Now I make a point of admiring my folded, sorted, not-too-many socks, underwear, sweaters. Sometimes if I'm too tired after hauling several kilos of clean laundry up 3 flights of stairs from the common laundry room. Then I rest a little (but not so long that I forget about the stuff) and while resting think about and look forward to SEEING how carefully and beautifully it was done; magically it's no longer such a drag when I get up from resting and do it right away. The well-done easy task becomes a reward... HOW ON EARTH did you do the blinds with gusto??? Please let me know! I've put it off for several years now!
I renamed housecleaning to “home loving”. I listen to favorite praise music and praise God for all of my blessings. When was the last time you thought of the blessing of having trash picked up? Or…flushing toilets?
Another huge work done Previous evening.. Keep your apparel ready.. With accessories and footwear.. Bag with change.. Including water.. Decide menu till noon... That few minutes spent is such a welcome chore.. And All you have to do is Plan.. Sit down with bag.. Nd a book to write down that.. From breakfast to lunch
Very good ideas very good tips and also don't forget to sit down as a family with the children spend some time talking about the day so the children will have a good memories when they grow up.
I like the idea of pairing something you like with something you do not like!! 👍. And……pairing a new habit with an already established habit! Good stuff!!
Totally agree on listening to something that gives u joy while doing something u dont love! I love to watch my favorite youtubers while washing dishes since I do them by hand 2-3x a day Omg yessss why do ppl think its weird for loving to rearrange rooms occasionally? It brings such freshness 💖 great tips 👍
Brilliant Tip #11❤ Thanks for this! Here’s an idea to try. Sit somewhere in your home you have never sat before maybe on the counter or at the foot of the stairs sideways with your feet up it’s fun
Thank you for your tips! I really like the one about rearranging furniture. I find that to be so true! It also gives new life to old spaces. Its amazing what a couch in a spot will do mentally :D I do have a tip. I have been able to shorten my time to get ready for work by doing ahead certain tasks that wouldve added a few extra minutes to rush time. Premake the coffee. Put it on a timer if you have one, or at least fill up the water & add your coffee grounds before hand. I also even pick out what I'm going to wear for the next few days! Socks, undergarments, tank tops, pants, work uniform. Whatever your outfit is, pick it out in advance so that you arent wasting so much time deciding what you're gonna wear. That was a big game changer! I keep my clothes in bins on the last shelf of my book case near the bed so it's just easy to pull from & I don't need traditional drawers that way. Anyway, those are my big 2 tips. I also rly like what you said about enjoying your space. It's easy to let it go but if you LIKE where you are in your environment, that's going to make you a happy person! Probably, anyway. Sorry for the long comment, I babble forever :D Thanks for sharing your content! New subscriber here!
Great tips! I think sometimes people see those extra preparing steps as being too rigid and ‘military like’ as some commenters have said to me personally - but I agree that the extra efficiently really helps to add that peace to the day! ❤️
I love all your tips & I’m always changing the furniture around too! It really is the first step to motivation… thank you for sharing your time & tips with all of us! 🙂
I just happened to see this video in my feed, and I’m so glad I watched it. There is tremendous wisdom in everything you said! I have very serious chronic health issues, so it isn’t possible for me to spend a day cleaning…so any time I am up, I am cleaning small areas. Like a kitchen cabinet with food on it. Very small jobs that when you add them together it is a lot!! I also established “no clutter zones” in our home, mainly horizontal spaces like the kitchen counters and table and the dining table. So everywhere else was livable space. I also changed my mindset. When I see an untidy area, instead of thinking, “what a mess,” I think, “LIFE is happening in our home!” And that is a good thing!!
I really like your argument that tasks that we have to do normally dont take a lot of time and that we should not let them pile up. this always happens to me when I need to clean the bathroom and once I've done it I am always surprised how quickly I was finished that I shouldnt have procrastinated so long! I really liked this video and your home looks lovely. I look forward to more videos from you ❤️
And with busy lives it is important to make sure and do these things! So easy it is to just push these things off until later because they seem ‘selfish’. Intentionality is key! ❤️
I love visiting each rooms in our house after I cleaned them up, just staring at its orderliness and cleanliness felt so nice. It do helps to have a clean and organized space to function properly.
Before leaving the home- I stand at the room door,(just one minute) to check and switch off ,mainly -- lights,fans,A/C or Heater, Laptop, study table lights! Then go to another room , and repeat ! AND kitchen-- I Check the Gas! It takes( total) maximum Five minutes but we know---that we will be safe,! 🙏
Hello! I just found your channel and subscribed. Great video and I love all the tips, especially the last one. I agree it’s so important to enjoy the home that God has blessed us with! 😊
I saw many of my own habits in your description!... And learned a few more, thanks for sharing your wisdom and expertise with us. I´ll share your video with my children and loved ones... Well done
It's wonderful you've done so many things. What about taking the children by you and doing them together? So the whole family can enjoy a clean home. God bless all.
One thing I changed that made toilet cleaning easier was to put antibacterial wipes next to the toilet- I clean it much more often and don’t begrudge the cost.
I wish I had introduced,,military “ rolls to the members of my family…. Now when I am older and have some serious pain in my hands ,it’s hard to change… Don’t let your family to take you for granted
I enjoy organizing/reorganizing drawers, closets, fridge, freezer. Like OKay's mother's nightly motto. The audio book while tackling the chore least liked is a great idea.
Making everyone's beds is good until they get to college and they don't know how to make a bed, do laundry and other basic chores. I'm not trying to be mean. There were several girls that went to college with my daughter and they didn't have a clue how to do the basic chores. I really felt sorry for them. I can't imagine how they felt. I love your channel, by the way.
Maybe I could give them one day a week to practice ;) I just love it so much! Don’t worry though, I’m not their maid! They do know how to do chores. I think in a pinch all the kids could pull together a decently made bed - but it wouldn’t be up to my ‘standard’ ha ha! ❤️😂
yes, I agree and do a lot of what you say. I always pick up as I go walking through the house and reset every day. I wish I could get my husband to though away a lot of his stuff bc it is hard to clean his area bc of stuff.
It is definitely a more difficult task when everyone in the home isn’t on board - just keep at it and eventually he may come to the same conclusions you have about too much stuff! ❤️
My husband cleans and dusts his office/man cave because there was too much stuff for me to deal with. I do the rest of the house and that works for us😊
My mother taught us all at young age, to clean our bedrooms, etc before having breakfast, we all had chores to do daily. So kids these days, wouldn't help to do chores before leaving the house. Most children these days it's mp crap, instead of helping out with chores, but pretty good putting hand out for 💸💸💸 shopping
Yes, that will make the process more difficult for sure, but not impossible! The key to collecting is to set limits and then ‘curate’. Can you imagine if an art gallery accepted every single painting or sculpture that was brought to it? It would soon be over-run! Set a limit for yourself and then each time you want to bring in something new to you collection, judge it against the pieces you already have. ❤️
@@ArrowHillCottage thank you so much! Makes perfect sense. I have so much crystal in bowls, vases, cake stands etc. too much. I started collecting just to add to the collection, not necessarily liking it that much.
I just discovered your channel 😊. Good tips. Subscribed. Another minimalist I watch says "don't put it down put it away." I try to follow that. I also do what I call putting the house to bed for the night. It does make things more peaceful.
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What is YOUR favorite cleaning chore?!?
Folding laundry. I love the clean smell, and the knowledge that I have clean clothes.
Ironing - instant gratification 😂 I don’t let my hubby iron his shirts
I love scrubbing the bathtub.
Yes that’s a good one!
I think my mom is the same way. Ironing for me would be in the ‘least favorite’ category! Ha!
I love doing a nightly reset! When I was a little girl, my dear mother would always say, “Let’s straighten things up quickly so that it looks pretty when we get up in the morning”. It usually took no more than five minutes but I loved doing it with her and in the end, looking over everything and hearing her say, “Look how lovely everything looks for tomorrow!” and then happily going to bed. I think about that every night and repeat the same process on a daily basis
What a sweet memory! a wonderful habit was started in such a fun way for you! ❤️
A blessing that you grew up in such a positive home with a loving mom! The wonderful memories you have now as you continue the nightly habits are a great testimony to her.
I did that with my mom too. ❤
Nice memory!
Your June Cleaver Mom sounds wonderful, I bet she made Christmas cookies too 😊
Number 10 - at bedtime my mother always said it was time to "say goodnight to the house." - which meant walking through the house and picking up what needed picking up or put away., to fluff the cushions on the couch, to wash any dish that may have been used after dinner. I still say goodnight to my house before bedtime and I'll be 80 on my next birthday.
Love this! And it’s the it great that you had a positive role model when it came to keeping your space tidy - and, in turn, you actually have good memories of it? ❤️
That is so lovely! I’m going to start doing that, say goodnight to the house. I hate washing up the dishes and kitchen at the end of the day, maybe a change in mindset will help ❤
Do you live in Kansas? Just saw your mug!
@@lesabrock7163 No, we live in Minnesota - but my husband and I once took an anniversary trip to the sweet town of Marion, Kansas and got these mugs there! It was such a great little town that we hope to go back some day!
@@ArrowHillCottage My in laws lived in Marion a few years, but I lived in Overland Park most of my life, now in Arizona . I miss Kansas!
I love that you make all the beds and pray for those who sleep in those beds What a beautiful habit and a way to bless your family and your home 💕
Pray for everyone you meet.. Passes by you or
You see worried.. Whoever it be..
If prayers on your lips..
You need not pray for
Yourself or your loved ones..
Its automatically taken care of ..😀😍
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
I think that may not have the right outcome - ie it won’t teach others needed responsibility. Your kids may be young?
I snap a photo of the messy or dirty area. Then spend 5 minutes cleaning. Then I look back at the before photo and see a huge difference. And knowing I only spent 5 minutes and got SO much done is incredibly motivating. Try it guys
That’s a really good idea! I’m going to need to try that for sure! ❤️
I've been doing that, too !
Great ideas. I always keep things picked up and it doesn’t take that long. Easier to keep up each day than let everything build up. I like a nice clean home. I have a place for everything. 🥰
Great idea!
I always put the dishes,in the dishwater ,and clean the kitchen thoroughly, before sleeping at night because entering a clean Kitchen in the morning,is a great way,to start a day!👍
It really is!!! ❤️
Best feeling in the morning.
My mom always set oven timer for a 10 minute pickup..everyone got up and put stuff away..literally saved her an hour..
That’s awesome! ❤️
You have very good mother, teaching you to have some responsibilities and good habits….
Remember her when you get your own children 💐
@@mirjanamilosavljevic4261 ..my babies are 30 and 35...
If everyone listened without resentment lol
Thank you for your positivity about cleaning your home! "Own fewer things!" That is my starting point!
A great starting point! ❤️
I try to do a little chore when I am waiting for something to happen - water to boil, microwave to finish doing its thing, coffee to brew. It’s a few minutes usually, but you can go and start a load of laundry or clean a countertop. That time passes regardless.
Absolutely! That’s a great way to look at it! ❤️
I love that you pray over your children while making their beds ❤️🙏!!
I learned cleaning from a very young age from my grandmother and my mom, today i not only clean my own house, i also clean other peoples house because i love cleaning so much
It’s definitely a rewarding job! You can see the fruits Of your labor right away! ❤️
Great tips! For #8 ; I have a small 3 oz spray bottle I fill with windex plus small glass microfiber cloth in each of my bathrooms. Routine after brushing my teeth is to use it on the mirror / sink. Less then a minute or two each night makes it sparkle. Change the cloth out each week with regular cleaning. Huge difference!
Great idea! I might have to do this for the bathroom my boys use the most. Their sink gets gross fast!
Like the tip about rearranging furniture. I
have experienced this with decor. AN OLD THING IN A NEW SPACE FEELS LIKE A NEW THING! 😊
Yes! It is so true! ❤️
Me too
I just found you by accident when I was watching a video on the late Queen Elizabeth II and I love this video and am now subscribing. Simplifying in a simple way is something I want more of in my life to bring extra peace and serenity. Thank you for teaching me tips on tidying up and decluttering and even though I’m pretty good I can still do better and am a lifelong learner.
Awesome! So glad you found the channel! ❤️
The 3 ideas I do mist from this list is
1. Listen to podcast while cleaning
2. I have a donation box at the ready
3. Nightly reset ( it makes all the difference)
😊
That’s awesome! Doesn’t listening to something else, whether music or podcast or audio book, really help the time go by in a much more enjoyable way? Love it! ❤️
Once a Week- I just take out ( literally topple),upside down ,any one drawer/ shelf with clothes or small useful items! AND then start putting them back , arranging them! I have realised that -- only 40 % of stuff goes back inside! Others -- We don t need! Then-- Next week another shelf s turn comes!👍
Wow! That sounds like it would be really effective! Might have to give that a try! ❤️
Agree with all these tips. Thank you. My thing I say is cleaning up before bed is like giving yourself a gift and my kitchen is smiling at me when I get up!
It really does feel like a gift! You’re right! ❤️
I am "grossed out" by my house. Have to live this way because no one else wants to help enough and I've learned I can only do so much and yelling at everyone is unproductive. It is what it is. But, I dream of a peaceful home where everything has its place and everyone picks up after themselves.
Oh man, I am so sorry you are feeling that you have no hope and aren’t comfortable in your space. Im assuming that you have addressed your feelings with the people you love with…were they un-receptive? ❤️
Have a daily list; a weekly list by day, and a monthly list like cleaning the car or purse. No need to do all the kitchen cabinets in one day or the windows etc. Daily is a full load of laundry folded and put away, the dishes and counter, making the beds.
Then add a task for the weekly in that day as per your schedule; for instance Monday Garbage because it’s picked up Tuesday, Tuesday is dusting, Wednesday is vacuuming and Thursday is washing floors. Catch up day is Friday. I think you know the schedule best. Eliminate Stuff it really helps to have less to maintain or take care of. For instance if you have to water a house full of plants then give some away and you’ve saved yourself a lot of time watering and repotting. You should at least try what she’s saying here also. Another trick is to pick the area you are in every time you leave a space. Leave wipes in every room to clean while you’re there. Create drawers with sections to see what you have and downsize the stuff
You need to tell everyone they're responsible for taking care of their things and putting them away; then tell them that going forward if you have to pick it up it will be thrown away so you will never have to pick it up again. (You could institute the rule at first without actually throwing the item away, just let them think you did and when you give it back tell them the next time it really will be thrown out.)
Also understand that things will settle to the person who needs the least...are there things I do in my house that others should do? Absolutely, but it matters more to me so I end up doing them, but not everything....closing doors can also help if you at least don't have to look at the mess. Good luck!
It never occurred to me that I could choose to make everyone’s bed and feel better.
I do make my own, but I have this low-grade irritation that others don’t or won’t pull their space together.
I may give this a trial run!
My favorite chore is setting my own room in order. :)
I think you a perfect candidate for making all the beds! I love having the beds done so much that it is absolutely work the extra few minutes of effort! Please check back and let me know how it goes for you! ❤️
Who knows, seeing you doing their beds, they would take up some other task on their own that isn't your fav chore to do! 👍🏼
@@ArrowHillCottage u
This is lovely, but I like the idea of parent and kid doing it together better. My mom cleaned my room every Friday. I loved how it looked! But if she had waited under after school and we had done it together, maybe I would've learned how to do it myself and to enjoy the time we spent together...
You could also listen to preaching while cleaning. Love it. The house clean and i am Inspired!
Amen! 🥰
Yes! Good idea! ❤️
@@ArrowHillCottage thanks for your channel. God bless you! 🙏🥰
Have always done a reset at night. If the kitchen is clean and you pick up the rest of the living areas, the next morning its lovely...
Sooooo lovely indeed! ❤️
I read, "Make your Bed." Since then, I have made my bed each morning. I know that at the end of the day, if everything goes wrong, I have a crisp bed to lay in.🙂
I haven’t read that book but I’ve heard it’s a good one! ❤️
Where do you get such a positive attitude about cleaning? I need friends like you! I’ve never heard of all these sweet ideas like the reset, praying over your kids beds, and finding joy in cleaning 🤯 such a good idea to pair things. I’ve had a lot of resentment around the idea of home but you make it seem life giving.
So much of life is about perspective - and that comes from life experiences. I’ve had a pretty positive relationship with housework my entire life, as my own mom tried to make it fun for us kids. We had responsibilities, but not too many - and were encouraged to take pride in our work. That being said, there are times when I grumble and don’t have a positive attitude about it! ❤️
This would not work for all children. But I loved school and my parents said my bed must be made or I could not go to school I loved rearranging my room also. The only problem I had was I always messed it up rather quickly. I wasn't a hanger upper. Now I retired in 2013 and learned lots of new tricks from Marie Kondo and TH-cam. We both work and keep our home organized and clean. Love retirement. When we both worked raising two boys, husband traveled it was sometimes chaos.
That’s a great tip! You’re right…might not work for all kids though! Ha ha!
I enjoy cleaning my home and already use many of these tips. I enjoy waking up to a clean kitchen and love a made bed. I've try to explain to my granddaughters how I can fold a load of clothes in about 5-7 minutes. Really there's not an every day task that takes hours to do. I tell them "if you don't start, you won't finish. So glad I came across your channel. Be blessed.
I love the advice you gave your grandchildren. Very wise! Happy you found the channel! ❤️
Great video. I thoroughly enjoy my home . Over the last few years I’ve worked on developing habits . I have 4 that are second nature in the morning . My favorite cleaning habit is vacuuming .. I find it very satisfying .. I think because you can see the dirt as you empty the dust cup.. I usually vacuum 3 times a week and I’m constantly amazed at what I pick up.. I don’t mind cleaning the toilet at all. I do this about 4-5 days a week.. the reason I do is because it’s extremely easy to maintain. I throw in a few squirts of dish soap and baking soda and it’s sparkling .. the task I detest is cleaning the bathtub/shower.. grrr… I think because it’s so physically tiring ..
Seeing all the physical evidence that things were cleaned - by emptying out the vacuum…soooo fun! ❤️
My neighbor is an immaculate, professional cleaner. When I moved in he gave me a tip: squirt some of the liquid cleaner he gave me (great and doesn't smell, but I'll try your soap and soda). Let it wait 3-5 minutes. Then get use a heavy duty Scotchbrite (they're no longer abrasive) to lightly, easily wipe it away. I'm old so I take my socks off and do it from inside the tub, sometimes before or after a bath or shower. Sparkly clean! Not tiring anymore!
I agree. The host's voice and pace have an equal impact as that of the content of the video.
I would stop watching a cleaning n organising or any home making video if I am unable to bear the fast paced blabbering of an overenthusiastic high pitched host/hostess, even thought they might have some good info/visuals to share.
I guess the voice and the pace should naturally complement the content ie here you are sharing the tips to minimalism and clean tidy space, so naturally you are expected to radiate same calming soothing effect through your narration too.
This is why I like your channel. No mismatch :) 👍🏼
Awe, thank you so much for your kind words! ❤️
I do the dishes while the kettle boils. I wipe down the bathroom while the shower drains. There's so many tiny downtimes that can be used and won't feel like they are wasted for chores.
Great efficiency! Way to go! ❤️
I love how you phrase it as a reset. That resonates with me so much more than a chore or housework, which are triggering words to me. Thank you!
Thanks for watching! Glad some of what was presented was helpful to you! ❤️
What has worked best for is something small. My policy is, as I go through my time when I am in the house, "Wipe down as you go." Whenever I am using an area, I quickly wipe it down when I am done or quickly rearrange whatever I messed up. My aim to leave the area as clean as when I got there. If i see something, I see something. Letting everything accumulate (oh, I'll clean on the weekends) was my downfall. Loved your video.
This is very true - letting things piled up for the weekend has never worked well for me either! ❤️
I love to rearrange the furniture. It gives me pleasure to look at my new arrangement. Every 3rd month other colour curtains as well as matching colours to complete the decor.
It really makes the space feel completely new doesn’t it?
You have a very calm voice that I enjoy listening to. One thing that has made my life feel far more calm and under control is to do at least one load of laundry every day. I fold and hang clothes as I take them out of the dryer. I rarely have a pile of laundry and when I do it’s because my grandson wants his two blankets washed. I am still working on a place for everything and getting rid of more. Great video 🎉🎃
Awe, thanks so much! I’m glad you’ve found a routine that works for you and makes life a little easier!!! ❤️
I agree. The host's voice and pace have an equal impact as that of the content of the video.
I would stop watching a cleaning n organising or any home making video if I am unable to bear the fast paced blabbering of an overenthusiastic high pitched host/hostess.
I guess the voice and the pace should naturally complement the content ie here you are sharing the tips to minimalism and clean tidy space, so naturally you are expected to radiate same calming soothing effect through your narration too.
This is why I like your channel. No mismatch :) 👍🏼
Latter part seems to be
For all of us...
Getting rid of stuff to gv
Nd mk it reach the needy...
The last habit is my favorite to do😊.
Most definitely! It’s also the one that I skip more often than I should! ❤️
I am not a morning person but have early work days often. I clean up everything in the kitchen before bed so I set myself up for peace in the morning. I plan to expand this reset to the whole house! Thanks for this.
It’s such a peaceful feeling to wake up knowing that everything is in order! ❤️
I cannot fall asleep if I haven’t done my final “pickup” before going to bed. Clean counters… a swept floor are non negotiable chores for me… and a clean sink. 🙂
Yes! It really does help rest the mind to get those chores done before bed! ❤️
Wow! I found you a few days ago and this was the first video I did. That tip about using podcasts has made a HUGE difference! I never look forward to putting laundry away (I don't mind folding and putting it on hangers but the next step of actually putting it away has been a point of inertia for me). Now I am doing it with such gusto that I even continue on to other loathed tasks such as cleaning blinds.
That’s awesome! I look forward to those mundane tasks a little more now too! ❤️
Aha! Me too. Now I make a point of admiring my folded, sorted, not-too-many socks, underwear, sweaters. Sometimes if I'm too tired after hauling several kilos of clean laundry up 3 flights of stairs from the common laundry room. Then I rest a little (but not so long that I forget about the stuff) and while resting think about and look forward to SEEING how carefully and beautifully it was done; magically it's no longer such a drag when I get up from resting and do it right away. The well-done easy task becomes a reward... HOW ON EARTH did you do the blinds with gusto??? Please let me know! I've put it off for several years now!
I renamed housecleaning to “home loving”. I listen to favorite praise music and praise God for all of my blessings. When was the last time you thought of the blessing of having trash picked up? Or…flushing toilets?
What an awesome perspective to have!!! ❤️
Many did not have a mom like my Faye, so they need these tips. Cleaning that is just normal needs to be taught. Glad you try
Your mom is a gift! ❤️
Another huge work done
Previous evening.. Keep your apparel ready.. With accessories and footwear..
Bag with change.. Including water.. Decide menu till noon... That few minutes spent is such a welcome chore.. And
All you have to do is
Plan.. Sit down with bag.. Nd a book to write down that.. From breakfast to lunch
Wow praying for your kids while you make their beds. That's a wonderful thought that started my day very happy God bless you
Very good ideas very good tips and also don't forget to sit down as a family with the children spend some time talking about the day so the children will have a good memories when they grow up.
Yes, this is a good note. We try to eat together every single Evening meal and talk about our days. ❤️
I like the idea of pairing something you like with something you do not like!! 👍. And……pairing a new habit with an already established habit! Good stuff!!
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Totally agree on listening to something that gives u joy while doing something u dont love! I love to watch my favorite youtubers while washing dishes since I do them by hand 2-3x a day
Omg yessss why do ppl think its weird for loving to rearrange rooms occasionally? It brings such freshness 💖 great tips 👍
Thank you! I can’t imagine my furniture always being in the same place! ❤️
Brilliant Tip #11❤ Thanks for this! Here’s an idea to try. Sit somewhere in your home you have never sat before maybe on the counter or at the foot of the stairs sideways with your feet up it’s fun
Yeah good idea! New perspectives are always valuable! ❤️
Amazing tips. I love my home to stay clean all the time
Thank you for your tips! I really like the one about rearranging furniture. I find that to be so true! It also gives new life to old spaces. Its amazing what a couch in a spot will do mentally :D I do have a tip. I have been able to shorten my time to get ready for work by doing ahead certain tasks that wouldve added a few extra minutes to rush time. Premake the coffee. Put it on a timer if you have one, or at least fill up the water & add your coffee grounds before hand. I also even pick out what I'm going to wear for the next few days! Socks, undergarments, tank tops, pants, work uniform. Whatever your outfit is, pick it out in advance so that you arent wasting so much time deciding what you're gonna wear. That was a big game changer! I keep my clothes in bins on the last shelf of my book case near the bed so it's just easy to pull from & I don't need traditional drawers that way. Anyway, those are my big 2 tips. I also rly like what you said about enjoying your space. It's easy to let it go but if you LIKE where you are in your environment, that's going to make you a happy person! Probably, anyway. Sorry for the long comment, I babble forever :D Thanks for sharing your content! New subscriber here!
Great tips! I think sometimes people see those extra preparing steps as being too rigid and ‘military like’ as some commenters have said to me personally - but I agree that the extra efficiently really helps to add that peace to the day! ❤️
I love all your tips & I’m always changing the furniture around too! It really is the first step to motivation… thank you for sharing your time & tips with all of us! 🙂
Rearranging furniture is so magical! ❤️
I just happened to see this video in my feed, and I’m so glad I watched it. There is tremendous wisdom in everything you said! I have very serious chronic health issues, so it isn’t possible for me to spend a day cleaning…so any time I am up, I am cleaning small areas. Like a kitchen cabinet with food on it. Very small jobs that when you add them together it is a lot!!
I also established “no clutter zones” in our home, mainly horizontal spaces like the kitchen counters and table and the dining table. So everywhere else was livable space. I also changed my mindset. When I see an untidy area, instead of thinking, “what a mess,” I think, “LIFE is happening in our home!” And that is a good thing!!
Good for you - for understanding that those little bits WILL add up, and doing what you can when you are able! ❤️
I really like your argument that tasks that we have to do normally dont take a lot of time and that we should not let them pile up. this always happens to me when I need to clean the bathroom and once I've done it I am always surprised how quickly I was finished that I shouldnt have procrastinated so long!
I really liked this video and your home looks lovely. I look forward to more videos from you ❤️
Thank you for watching Bianca! ❤️
We don't have the space to rearrange furniture but I do put put seasonal decor all year so every few months, each room gets a little update.
Yes! Decor changes can make a world of difference too!
I know
Me too. Keep adding some stuff.. So that there's something new.. Nd
Also dispose of
Unused gud stuff.. Lying around home..
Hallo Angela! I like the last habit😊 Really important to enjoy our homes, to rest and to be thankful for everything and everyone we have in our life.
And with busy lives it is important to make sure and do these things! So easy it is to just push these things off until later because they seem ‘selfish’. Intentionality is key! ❤️
I love visiting each rooms in our house after I cleaned them up, just staring at its orderliness and cleanliness felt so nice.
It do helps to have a clean and organized space to function properly.
It is so satisfying! ❤️
Before leaving the home- I stand at the room door,(just one minute) to check and switch off ,mainly -- lights,fans,A/C or Heater, Laptop, study table lights! Then go to another room , and repeat ! AND kitchen-- I Check the Gas! It takes( total) maximum Five minutes but we know---that we will be safe,! 🙏
Sounds like you are very in tune with your home! ❤️
Excellent, clear and concise.
Thank you!
Hello! I just found your channel and subscribed. Great video and I love all the tips, especially the last one. I agree it’s so important to enjoy the home that God has blessed us with! 😊
Glad you found the channel! Happy to have you here!
I used to vacuum, make beds and put in laundry every day- folding and putting away was my biggest problem.
Me too- I enjoy making beds!
There’s just something about it! I love having all those beds tidy! ❤️
I love laundry! The rest I get through listening to great podcasts
The podcasts make them tolerable, right?? 😀
Thank You for helping me to enjoy my space!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! ❤️
I daily live in a showplace by maintaining it that way on purpose. Zen! I echo all your pointers.
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Favorite chore. Kitchen deep clean and washing and changing bedding.
I hate bathrooms
Bathrooms are the worst. Ha ha! 😂
I saw many of my own habits in your description!... And learned a few more, thanks for sharing your wisdom and expertise with us. I´ll share your video with my children and loved ones... Well done
Thanks for watching! ❤️
When my kids were younger I gave them a list. They would trade jobs that they preferred
That’s a cool idea! We used to do chore tickets where each kid had to pick a certain number to do each day
It's wonderful you've done so many things. What about taking the children by you and doing them together? So the whole family can enjoy a clean home. God bless all.
At times we definitely do that! Thanks for watching! ❤️
Amen love how you talk about ministry
Thank you for sharing! I fully agree that cleaning is a acquired habit!
Yes! For sure! ❤️
One thing I changed that made toilet cleaning easier was to put antibacterial wipes next to the toilet- I clean it much more often and don’t begrudge the cost.
Interesting! I suppose that doesn’t really help the cleaning of the bowl part, but it’s half the work! ❤️
@@ArrowHillCottage I throw vinegar around the bowl, wipe the outside of the toilet while it does it’s work then swish around with the brush - done ✅
I noticed you using sanitizing wipes, have you tried Norwex. They are reuseable, sustainable and chemical free. I love them!
I do use some Norwex products and am trying to make the switch to more of them. They are awesome! ❤️
I love moving furniture around too .exactly deep clean. I love it !
It breathes new life into a space! ❤️
Thanks I needed that motivation today 👍🇬🇧
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
I thought I was the only one who took a before picture, I can look at the picture and it really gives me pause to make a plan.
Wow!! Thank you so much! Simple and practical
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Great advice!
Thank you!
I wish I had introduced,,military “ rolls to the members of my family….
Now when I am older and have some serious pain in my hands ,it’s hard to change…
Don’t let your family to take you for granted
My family is all very appreciative of everything I do, and I am appreciative of them. We all work together. ❤️
I enjoy organizing/reorganizing drawers, closets, fridge, freezer. Like OKay's mother's nightly motto. The audio book while tackling the chore least liked is a great idea.
It really does help make them more enjoyable! ❤️
Making everyone's beds is good until they get to college and they don't know how to make a bed, do laundry and other basic chores. I'm not trying to be mean. There were several girls that went to college with my daughter and they didn't have a clue how to do the basic chores. I really felt sorry for them. I can't imagine how they felt. I love your channel, by the way.
Maybe I could give them one day a week to practice ;) I just love it so much! Don’t worry though, I’m not their maid! They do know how to do chores. I think in a pinch all the kids could pull together a decently made bed - but it wouldn’t be up to my ‘standard’ ha ha! ❤️😂
@@ArrowHillCottage Yes. That sounds like a good idea. I understand what you're saying. :)
I ❤ how u reply to every comments.thank you for the tips,much needed 😅
I try my best! Sometimes I miss one or two! ❤️
yes, I agree and do a lot of what you say. I always pick up as I go walking through the house and reset every day. I wish I could get my husband to though away a lot of his stuff bc it is hard to clean his area bc of stuff.
It is definitely a more difficult task when everyone in the home isn’t on board - just keep at it and eventually he may come to the same conclusions you have about too much stuff! ❤️
I am praying he does. lol
My husband cleans and dusts his office/man cave because there was too much stuff for me to deal with. I do the rest of the house and that works for us😊
I love these tips! Thank you. My favorite chore is definitely vacuuming!
It is pretty satisfying, isn’t it?!? ❤️
Im listening to you whilst hand washing dishes😁 Thank you for great video💖💖💖
Thanks for watching!
Handwashing dishes is so soothing
You are a natural beauty! 😊
Awe, you’re so sweet! ❤️
My mother taught us all at young age, to clean our bedrooms, etc before having breakfast, we all had chores to do daily. So kids these days, wouldn't help to do chores before leaving the house. Most children these days it's mp crap, instead of helping out with chores, but pretty good putting hand out for 💸💸💸 shopping
Yes, these lessons we learn young will stay with us! ❤️
Thank you for your tips, I will apply them to my habits, it will help me in my busy life. Many blessings!!
Blessings to you as well! ❤️
Decluttering is my first one to do on this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! I hope you have much success in decluttering! ❤️
Love hearing about your life style. Hope to be implementing more of your ideas in January 2023.
That’s great! ❤️
My cabinet top is the place I procrastinate cleaning it!
Ah yes, cabinet tops can be ultimate clutter collectors! ❤️
hello friend how are you feeling today I hope you have a nice beautiful day?
I like your idea to sit back and enjoy your space.
People don’t normally/naturally do that it seems! It really helps me to put things into perspective and be more appreciative! ❤️
I do many of these things. My big problem is that I’m a collector of things. I need to declutter but can’t part with things.
Yes, that will make the process more difficult for sure, but not impossible! The key to collecting is to set limits and then ‘curate’. Can you imagine if an art gallery accepted every single painting or sculpture that was brought to it? It would soon be over-run! Set a limit for yourself and then each time you want to bring in something new to you collection, judge it against the pieces you already have. ❤️
@@ArrowHillCottage thank you so much! Makes perfect sense. I have so much crystal in bowls, vases, cake stands etc. too much. I started collecting just to add to the collection, not necessarily liking it that much.
I just discovered your channel 😊. Good tips. Subscribed. Another minimalist I watch says "don't put it down put it away." I try to follow that. I also do what I call putting the house to bed for the night. It does make things more peaceful.
Those are wonderful habits and mantras to remember them by! Thanks for watching, I’m happy you’re here! ❤️
Good Morning watching your video about organising and cleaning my homes 🏡 we are like minded people 😊 welldone brovo AMEN 🙏 😊 🙏 👏 👏 👏
Thank you! ❤️ thanks for watching!
Enjoy your clean space. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Simply brilliant advice - thanks 👍
Hey there, really good vid, thanks so much for taking the time to share, well done 🙋🏼♀️
Thank you! ❤️
I live in a tiny cabin. I have a large old sink outside that I love doing dishes in, in the summer.
So cool! It makes washing the dishes an ‘experience’ ! ❤️
Loved the video 💟
Thank you! ❤️
Love your videos, so perfect!!! Exactly what i m looking for! Glad i found you
Thanks so much! ❤️
I love the idea of pairing tasks! I’m going to start that one tonight 😊. Thank you!!
That saves me so much time and effort! ❤️
I like to sweep the floors.I hate dusting cleaning out the oven and refrigerator.
There is definitely something relaxing about sweeping to me too! Thanks for watching! ❤️
True
Things just vanish when there's vacation and shoe.. Nd others
Have to be searched..
Mostly at
Nth hour leading to
Chaos...
Yes, having to search for things is the worst!
I keep a paper bag next to the front door and every time I come across an item that needs to be donated it goes in the bag. I visit a friend every few weeks and swing by Good Will. Easy.
That definitely make donating so easy! ❤️
Ohhh what mystery podcasts?? I would love to pair that with a chore.
The main one I listen to is Mr. Ballen