I think the biggest mind shift for me was hearing the quote that says something close to “being a minimalist doesn’t mean your house is never messy. It means it’s easily picked up.” Huge difference because people and pets = mess.
First, energetic music helps me get things done! The thing about decluttering and minimizing is it decreases the feeling of being overwhelmed with so much stuff and not enough space for it all and then drowning in all of it (and the thought that you need a bigger house or an addition- true story, a friend moved because of all their stuff and it didn’t help, it just allowed more accumulation of stuff). Once you have decluttered and/or minimized and everything has a place it is easier to keep clean and maintain what you do have and the spaces. Early in our marriage as a SAHM, I kept a mental daily task list- Monday was cleaning the bedrooms- not changing sheets or laundry, just wipe things down, rearrange drawers and closets the kids did a search and destroy with and a quick vacuum. Tuesday was a deep clean of bathrooms. Wednesday was dusting and vacuuming. Thursday was deep cleaning of the kitchen and fridge. Friday was changing sheets on beds and washing/drying/folding/put away the sheets and towels and bath mats/kitchen runners and putting out clean towels and rugs in the bathrooms and kitchen. Saturday was menu planning, grocery shopping and prepping for next weeks meals. Sundays were and are a day of rest outside of meals and dishes. Everyday was at least one load of laundry and picking items up as we all went through a room, making sure the kitchen was a clean as you go during the day and a reset each night; kids helped pick up before dinner, then daddy bathing them as I cleaned up after dinner and reset the kitchen and then cuddles and boom reading with the kids. As they got older daily maintenance went quicker because they helped me with the cleaning and laundry and cooking. And every day, because of basic maintenance/cleaning, I spent play time or reading or playing with my children- with joy because I knew I did t have an overwhelming and messy house to deal with. Whether one is a maximalist or a minimalist or in-between, simple daily tasks stops that pile up of so much to do- even when I left the home to work full time, all of us were in the habit by that time of quick tasks and cleaning as we went, and that helped when the kids had activities and school- we allowed one extracurricular per child per semester because running 4 kids all over the place was not just exhausting for we, the parents, but it also stressed the kids where they had to make sure homework was done, their chores were done, animals walked and cared for (if they asked for a pet, they had the responsibility for it and we had several dogs, cats and rodents in cages), along with meals and showers, etc- so we made sure they did t have too many activities so they could have down time at home and get to bed at a decent hour. All you young mothers, keep a daily to do list written down, don’t try to do everything on one day, space it out, but just do basic pick up and clean those spills quickly, keep your kitchen clean daily and life goes on.
love this so much!! thank you for taking the time to write this down. this truly helps me and others to hear what works for other people and what doesn’t. you are so sweet and i’m so glad you found your own path on this journey. thank you thank you thank you for sharing friend!! 🫶🏼🥹🤍
When my kids were young, I'd rotate some toys instead of having everything out all the time to prevent boredom. And if done with them I took things to kids resale shops or donated. My motto was, "If we aren't using it, it's gone". We simply did not have the space to store unused items. Kid's resale shops are great because kids change so much in size, interests and growth phases so quickly. You can sell your used items and purchase new (to your child) items for a fraction of the usual cost. Win-win.
Having kids, esp little kids, and pets means almost constant cleanup. Add in a husband sometimes means more messes too, usually. Just think how much harder it would be with a cluttered house. I'm having constant fights with the person I live with over not getting rid of clutter, not cleaning up, and leaving everything laying around. So frustrating. Your house looks so good even with a little chaos versus what I deal with. You have done so much amazing work with your house and possessions that your kids will hopefully retain the clean and uncluttered lifestyle all their lives. You are an inspiration to so many people.
So sorry your going through this! It's almost impossible to teach kids they don't need everything if all their friends have everything! Just keep on talking to them. Teach with your own possessions! They may see itvand want it too. Hopefully your husband will come around? Try to explain you want to raise the kids differently and not so materialistic. It doesn't have to be extreme just clean and neat and not so embarrassing. Good luck❤😊
@@Jennifer-nz2ss It's my dad and he is firmly stuck in his ways. He needed help so I moved in to help. Working on encouraging him to slowly de-clutter.
@dsmith4136 I know it's hard especially at that age! I grew up like that so I swore I would not be like that. But, it may be all he knows. Lead by example. It will be like training a child all over again. So nice of you to help him. If he moves to a retirement place, there will be no argument. They will come in and just clean it up so try to him perhaps. perhaps. If you can. Good luck
ahhh i’m sorry. i really hope he comes around 🫶🏼 you are so so sweet. thank you for taking the time to share, watch, and comment. you will be in my thoughts!! 🤍
😂 My Alexa played Taylor swift. That is ok I love Taylor 😊 I love your fireplace area. You have a beautiful home. Your kitty was like dang I almost made it out 😂
we can jam to taylor together!! love ittt 🫶🏼 kitten is always trying to make a run for it 🫣😂 you are the best for commenting and watching!! thank you 🤍
Hey Special K….looking good gurl. looking like a 15yr old cleaning up before your parents get home. 😂😂Don’t worry I do the same thing too. I play “ Concert” when I clean. Last week I was Whitney Houston and this weekend I was the Dixie Chicks. 🤷🏽♀️😂😂. Yo. I’m going to have to try those sheets. Let me ask you…are those sheets still soft after washing them? Your dogs choose of toys is hilarious. 😂😂😂. Ok I have to bounce✌🏾
thanks girlie!! hahaha i love a good jam sesh 😂 yesss! the sheets are still soft and haven’t changed after washing 😊 i love how they don’t bunch up too!!
I always look forward to your TH-cam. I have questions about your sneakers.Where are those sneakers you're wearing from? They're so cute, I want some too.❤
hello mommy new here and your channel gonna be my favorite one. omg i really like your home it's super dupper white so looks clean🥰 and looking you it's like me and all mom in the world when wanna start cleaning really need good vibes like turn on the fav music and also when confusing start what part which cleaning first lol. your videos are so excited and good angle recording as well. salam from indonesia love you mommy kenzie🤩😍
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I think the biggest mind shift for me was hearing the quote that says something close to “being a minimalist doesn’t mean your house is never messy. It means it’s easily picked up.” Huge difference because people and pets = mess.
ooooh i LOVE that 😊
First, energetic music helps me get things done! The thing about decluttering and minimizing is it decreases the feeling of being overwhelmed with so much stuff and not enough space for it all and then drowning in all of it (and the thought that you need a bigger house or an addition- true story, a friend moved because of all their stuff and it didn’t help, it just allowed more accumulation of stuff). Once you have decluttered and/or minimized and everything has a place it is easier to keep clean and maintain what you do have and the spaces. Early in our marriage as a SAHM, I kept a mental daily task list- Monday was cleaning the bedrooms- not changing sheets or laundry, just wipe things down, rearrange drawers and closets the kids did a search and destroy with and a quick vacuum. Tuesday was a deep clean of bathrooms. Wednesday was dusting and vacuuming. Thursday was deep cleaning of the kitchen and fridge. Friday was changing sheets on beds and washing/drying/folding/put away the sheets and towels and bath mats/kitchen runners and putting out clean towels and rugs in the bathrooms and kitchen. Saturday was menu planning, grocery shopping and prepping for next weeks meals. Sundays were and are a day of rest outside of meals and dishes. Everyday was at least one load of laundry and picking items up as we all went through a room, making sure the kitchen was a clean as you go during the day and a reset each night; kids helped pick up before dinner, then daddy bathing them as I cleaned up after dinner and reset the kitchen and then cuddles and boom reading with the kids. As they got older daily maintenance went quicker because they helped me with the cleaning and laundry and cooking. And every day, because of basic maintenance/cleaning, I spent play time or reading or playing with my children- with joy because I knew I did t have an overwhelming and messy house to deal with. Whether one is a maximalist or a minimalist or in-between, simple daily tasks stops that pile up of so much to do- even when I left the home to work full time, all of us were in the habit by that time of quick tasks and cleaning as we went, and that helped when the kids had activities and school- we allowed one extracurricular per child per semester because running 4 kids all over the place was not just exhausting for we, the parents, but it also stressed the kids where they had to make sure homework was done, their chores were done, animals walked and cared for (if they asked for a pet, they had the responsibility for it and we had several dogs, cats and rodents in cages), along with meals and showers, etc- so we made sure they did t have too many activities so they could have down time at home and get to bed at a decent hour. All you young mothers, keep a daily to do list written down, don’t try to do everything on one day, space it out, but just do basic pick up and clean those spills quickly, keep your kitchen clean daily and life goes on.
love this so much!! thank you for taking the time to write this down. this truly helps me and others to hear what works for other people and what doesn’t. you are so sweet and i’m so glad you found your own path on this journey. thank you thank you thank you for sharing friend!! 🫶🏼🥹🤍
When my kids were young, I'd rotate some toys instead of having everything out all the time to prevent boredom. And if done with them I took things to kids resale shops or donated. My motto was, "If we aren't using it, it's gone". We simply did not have the space to store unused items. Kid's resale shops are great because kids change so much in size, interests and growth phases so quickly. You can sell your used items and purchase new (to your child) items for a fraction of the usual cost. Win-win.
yesss we do that too! great advice!! 🫶🏼
Having kids, esp little kids, and pets means almost constant cleanup. Add in a husband sometimes means more messes too, usually. Just think how much harder it would be with a cluttered house. I'm having constant fights with the person I live with over not getting rid of clutter, not cleaning up, and leaving everything laying around. So frustrating. Your house looks so good even with a little chaos versus what I deal with. You have done so much amazing work with your house and possessions that your kids will hopefully retain the clean and uncluttered lifestyle all their lives. You are an inspiration to so many people.
So sorry your going through this! It's almost impossible to teach kids they don't need everything if all their friends have everything! Just keep on talking to them. Teach with your own possessions! They may see itvand want it too. Hopefully your husband will come around? Try to explain you want to raise the kids differently and not so materialistic. It doesn't have to be extreme just clean and neat and not so embarrassing. Good luck❤😊
@@Jennifer-nz2ss It's my dad and he is firmly stuck in his ways. He needed help so I moved in to help. Working on encouraging him to slowly de-clutter.
@dsmith4136 I know it's hard especially at that age! I grew up like that so I swore I would not be like that. But, it may be all he knows. Lead by example. It will be like training a child all over again. So nice of you to help him. If he moves to a retirement place, there will be no argument. They will come in and just clean it up so try to him perhaps. perhaps. If you can. Good luck
ahhh i’m sorry. i really hope he comes around 🫶🏼 you are so so sweet. thank you for taking the time to share, watch, and comment. you will be in my thoughts!! 🤍
Music makes cleaning so much more fun and feels like it was done faster 😊
yes!! totally!!
😂 My Alexa played Taylor swift. That is ok I love Taylor 😊 I love your fireplace area. You have a beautiful home. Your kitty was like dang I almost made it out 😂
we can jam to taylor together!! love ittt 🫶🏼 kitten is always trying to make a run for it 🫣😂 you are the best for commenting and watching!! thank you 🤍
Okay question…. Where is this outfit from Kenzie! It’s so comfortable and cute! And also… your living room rug from please! ❤
hi! here are the links 😊
rug: rstyle.me/+kXABxP2A_wv5a4c3urL-xg
outfit: amzn.to/44Swp0I
Hi, Kenzie !!! Great home refresh, Have a great weekend !!! 👋
hiii! thank you! you too 🫶🏼
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Well done on your journey, it’s hard and easy to slip back into accumulating when you’re not on top of it.
absolutely. thank you!
Your home is stunning! Good job Mumma 💫🤍
ahhhh thank you so much!! 🫶🏼
@@kenziemac no worries 👌🏻
You're home is beautiful...great job!😊
thank you lola!! i appreciate you! 🫶🏼
Could you share where you bought your living room rug? I’m looking for one just that colour! You have a beautiful home.
thank you!! here’s the link :) rstyle.me/+mGMwyRpWZ0yQrtQliGGHdA
Hey Special K….looking good gurl. looking like a 15yr old cleaning up before your parents get home. 😂😂Don’t worry I do the same thing too. I play “ Concert” when I clean. Last week I was Whitney Houston and this weekend I was the Dixie Chicks. 🤷🏽♀️😂😂. Yo. I’m going to have to try those sheets. Let me ask you…are those sheets still soft after washing them? Your dogs choose of toys is hilarious. 😂😂😂. Ok I have to bounce✌🏾
thanks girlie!! hahaha i love a good jam sesh 😂 yesss! the sheets are still soft and haven’t changed after washing 😊 i love how they don’t bunch up too!!
Can you link or let me know where your whole outfit is from?! Love it so much!
Also great video, love videos like these.
of course!! here ya go :)
amzn.to/43S6u88
@@kenziemac thank you!!
Nice video! Since you have a lot of pets, do you have a good recommendation for vacuum that picks up pet hair well??
yes!! i have the dyson v8 animal i LOVE it. i’ve had it for years and it’s held up great 👏🏼
Shark also works well
Thanks for the tips!
My dog doesn’t play with toys either!!!! Only a ball
yesss exactly!
I love this content😍🙌🏼
i appreciate your feedback so much!! thanks for watching 🤍
Great video! It played Taylor swift on my Alexa when you said that haha ❤ xx
YESSS GIRL 👏🏼💗
That corner area right after fridge area could be a coffee station
totalllly 🥰
I always look forward to your TH-cam. I have questions about your sneakers.Where are those sneakers you're wearing from? They're so cute, I want some too.❤
hello mommy new here and your channel gonna be my favorite one. omg i really like your home it's super dupper white so looks clean🥰 and looking you it's like me and all mom in the world when wanna start cleaning really need good vibes like turn on the fav music and also when confusing start what part which cleaning first lol. your videos are so excited and good angle recording as well. salam from indonesia love you mommy kenzie🤩😍
hey girl! so happy you’re here 💗 i appreciate your sweet words 🫶🏼 thanks for sticking around friend!! 🥹
@@kenziemac Yes mom i am sorry my english so bad lol btw i really like your home so inspiring me thank you
@@thetitoshome your english is great!! 🫶🏼🥹🤍
@@kenziemac 😍🤩🤩
I love your outfit. Where did you get it?
thank you! here’s the link 🫶🏼 amzn.to/3OxYJ2M
One in, one out 😊
YESSS love that!!
Lol... Guess I'm listening to Taylor Swift while watching this video now 😅
hehe 🤭 if i could put her songs in my videos i would 😭🫶🏼
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Girrlll you look great!! How much weight have you lost?
ahhh that makes me so happy that you noticed 🥹🫶🏼 thank you!! about 30 pounds but we’re not done yet 😜
Maybe your dogs need more mentally stimulating toys or activities. Pets can get bored too.