I’m currently on day 10, TH-cam recommended you 2 weeks ago, and holy moly your channel is starting to grow very quickly. I swear you have jumped 10,000 subscribers in that time. You’re an interesting personality. :) Also are you still doing the fly lady method? I tend to make my own routines, over do it, and crash and fall behind on everything.
@@BookloverFantasy92 I am still doing the fly lady routine but I definitely fall behind. Especially around Christmas, I started to fall behind and now I'm trying to pick myself back up again! But I do notice that when I'm on top of my game and keeping up, the house is much easier to keep clean. Though we are human and so we need to give ourselves some grace when we do fall behind 😊 one thing I am horrible at is shining my sink, I don't have a dishwasher so doing the dishes is the WORST!! Hopefully I can get better about it over time. Did you end up finishing the 31 baby steps?
@@ThatAwkwardMom yes I did. Now I’m trying to do the routine as best I can. I struggled around Christmas too, and now school holidays (I have two children 4&5 with additional needs) and a 12 week old baby. So try to just do the best I can. Not everything gets done every day, but something is better than nothing. Even some cleaning a couple times a week is better than nothing. Just hard to do with all three kids at home as my husband works long hours and most of it is on my shoulders.
@@ThatAwkwardMom it’s nice though, last week I had to declutter in the week, so only got a couple of the kitchen jobs got done. But this week I didn’t need to declutter, so got the toilet room all done done. Yay. Now I can start on the bathroom today. :)
Things I’ve learned since seeing your first FlyLady video; 1. You are my new favorite youtuber. 2. I missed the baby step list and need to go back and check haha. 3. This system actually makes sense for me and is manageable. 4. I CAN have a clean and tidy home and car. 5. I’m not a failure for not knowing this before. 6. Shoes and Timers can change my life.
My Mom first introduced me to FlyLady waaaaaay back in 2000, & many of her ideas have stuck with me ever since! I'm still a bit messy, but when I feel out of control, her methods always get me back on track. Your videos offer a fresh outlook on her timeless routines, & I absolutely love it!!! (Plus, you're freaking adorable! Seriously, you make me giggle, which we all need to do more often. Thanks for that!)
I can connect with so many ideas and tasks, except one: One should NOT immediately make the bed after getting up, but take the blanket off the bed, shake it well , open the window and leave the matrace and blankets to cool off at fresh air. It helps to reduce mites for example and against which many people are allegic. So, first open the window, make your coffee, wipe your sink, get a shower ... and then make your your bed!
As one of those allergic people, with an allergic husband and at least one allergic kid, I totally agree. Air the sheets out before making your bed! The bed will smell fresh for a bit longer, too, because you don’t trap the moisture from your body in.
I read someone suggest through Flylady that she sprays her bed with Febreze as she gets out of it and makes it straight away. That made me want to barf. FRESH AIR! Not chemicals 😜
Hey Ariel! I just wanted to tell you I am now team Fly lady! Something really clicked for me recently, after starting the Weekly Home Blessing, that I was able to finally figure out how to break down the monthly, seasonal and rotating deep cleaning so that I get it done in 15minutes at best and 45 at worst during my zone cleaning. I no longer need to combine TOMM and Fly Lady! I don't do all the steps and routines, but the cleaning routines are all Fly Lady-inspired now. You and other Fly Lady influencers really helped make it possible for me to figure out how to make it work for me and my home. I am no longer stressed or overwhelmed, and I don't get de-railed when life throws me a curveball. Thank you for all the time and work you put into your videos! ❤😊
I like to watch them during my breaks when I can... deleting as I go. But I had a Trojan virus invade my laptop... it's still not quite right, so now there are literally thousands of messages from everywhere, but I spent three hours yesterday using my phone to delete messages from last year. All but a dozen were Flylady... And I'm not done yet! Lol She's a very inspiring person. It takes time to build habits under any system. What I like most is that she understands! She doesn't shove things at you all at once, and she encourages you to develop the techniques but make them fit your own needs... and don't put yourself down when you backslide. Little things happen, you get up, and start wherever you landed! Love you, Marla!
I watch a lot of similar you tube channels to yours. But yours is different. Your videos are just as professional but your more real. You are down to earth and hilarious. I enjoy your content greatly. Thank you.
I’m a mom who has ADHD, had a mom with chronic illness, and has a perfectionist husband who does his best to be patient with my cleaning “routine.” It feels like I’m reinventing the wheel, and driving myself crazy in my own house. I was never really taught how to clean. Every time I start getting going on the Fly Lady thing, I get impatient or can’t look past how silly some of the steps are. I’m not going to wear shoes in my house!! But, I’m doing my best to trust the process. This video really helped me see ahead to what the process will lead to. Sticky note = control journal later? My forgetful brain is drooling! The shiny sink felt so silly, but doing dishes is one less step, so I enjoy that. I’m excited to start again.
I’m a mom of two ADHD little boys and my husband is working late most days😖 I’m busy parenting ,feeding and educating my kids most of the day and I’m always behind on cleaning and tidying😭 It’s really not easy
@@nikkim9537 I’m thinking about rocking some super fashionable crocs as my indoor shoes 😁😂 They’ll stay on my feet and hopefully not drive the downstairs neighbor crazy. Plus I can’t stand socks.
There are some aspects of FlyLady which are great for those with ADHD, and some parts which aren’t. It’s important to remember that whatever system you pick, you customize it for yourself and your home. At nearly-57, with ADHD (only quasi-diagnosed; it’s been suggested by primary care provider, but I never followed up with a specialist…and was literally decades ago!), I’ve found that works for me looks a bit like a meld between FlyLady and The Organized Mum Method, with a lean towards TOMM. You will figure it out!
Oh. And I am barefoot in my house 85% of the time. My feet like their freedom. ;~). I wear shoes in the house when I need to inspire the “get it done” drive, when the tasks ahead are better done with foot protection, and when they are cold.
I’ve never followed through with all the baby steps, but because of Flylady I make my bed most every day and do the dishes down to a clean sink every night. They are habits now. I also adopted some thoughts that help motivate me to clean, like sometimes good enough is good enough. I want to modify her system a little and jump back into it. Thanks for the videos!
Get up, open Windows all the way shower and dress, close most Windows leave a few a Tiny bit open. Make the bed. (Air the house and bed daily for 30 minutes,before making the bed)
Pro tip: if you clean your toilet every day, just spray that all-purpose cleaner in there. No need for heavy duty toilet bowl cleaner, except for that initial deep clean.
Love it! A load a day keeps Mt Washmore at bay!! 🤣 I do most of this already, BUT totally going to do the turning negative thoughts into positive ones. 👍 I need to do more of that! Thanks!!
You are the BEST for doing this. I couldn’t believe how impossible it felt to just find these listed out. I am an extreme planner and need to know what I am getting into before committing- so thank you for the clarity AND inspo 🤝🙌
I am a work in progress from being the ultimate slob to slowly improving. I did a one foot of space straighten until at least things were decluttered. I always keep them that way as I grow. I have my apartment broken into 16 parts with me cleaning on part Monday through Thursday. That gets my apartment cleaned once a month. I am really excited about the Flylady ideas and am going to try them out
Fly lady help me a lot when I homeschooled but the best book she had that was a free print out was the Christmas I taught me you don’t have to put Christmas up in one day that changed my whole life
One thing I do when I get up in the morning is I will work my way around my apartment in the same direction doing the thing that is right in front of me. That helps me when I am half asleep. I have been doing some of these. I am really excited about her ideas. I do a google calendar on my phone. That way my calendar is not hanging on a wall where I will forget but with me all the time
I went so far as to buy the book. I have not stuck to this, but I keep coming back to it. I'm about to try again as a working mom. I need to have a system in place
Good summary & reminder! I started FL probably 20 years ago by reading the book. I’ve incorporated some of her ideas along the way, but I did get bogged down b/c it can seem complicated. However, I’ve worked it out in my head & by watching YT videos. I even have a Control Journal-all typed & pages inserted in plastic sleeves. Not sure where it’s is right now. :). Lots of the system I’ve adapted to has become routine enough that I can just do what’s in my head. This morning I used your tip to use Siri as my timer. After 20 minutes I’d made a big dent in a massive amount of paper clutter. I hope you’re feeling well these days. Last I saw you were quite “great with child.” Peace!
Making your bed the moment when your feet hit the floor is the worse advice flylady could give. The bed needs time to dry and air because of dust mite. They thrive in a damp and warm environment. The moment you close your bed right after you feet hit the floor you give them a nice environment to thrive. I open my bed with the duvet over the footboard, smooth the bottom sheet and fluff the pillows. With my afternoon routine (after lunch) I close my bed. And when I don't get around to it... because I've pulled it neatly and laid it neatly over my footboard, it still looks pretty neat
Thanks for this video. Love the Flylady system but it can be a little overwhelming if you jump in all at once, without pacing yourself as she suggests.😃
I had never heard of the fly lady routine until your videos! Maybe I have been living under a rock bc it seems very popular..lol! I enjoy all your videos. I love the real life humor spin you add to them. So thank you for what you do 😊
Thank you for these last videos on the FlyLady and the Mama one. I've been looking for something like this for weeks because I couldn't figure out FL from her website. lol. And now I'm thinking about the Mama one or maybe combining them. You're a lifesaver! =D
▪️Shine ur sink at night ▪️Lay out next day's clothes ▪️Make your bed 1st thing in morning ▪️Swish and swipe bathroom ▪️Make hair n makeup, look n feel good. ▪️15 minutes clean Hotspot ▪️Maintain a journal ▪️Drink water, eat healthy, congratulate self ▪️Sleep at same time every night by maintaining Night time routine.
Seems like all these systems are for stay-at-home moms... Four days a week I leave at 6 am and return home between 6 - 7 pm. How to find time and energy for all these routines I wonder...
The whole point of Flylady is to have a routine even if it's different from hers.i too work long hours. I put the chore of the day in order and rotate through. Sometimes it takes a week and a half to get through home blessing hour. My refrigerator, purse and car get cleaned out less than weekly. Instead of swish and swipe everyday I do the toilet one day, the sink the next and then the tub the next. The only thing I stick to doing every day is make bed, wash dishes and do a load of clothes. I do what I can and it's way better than when I didn't have a system
I want you to know your way of explaining this flylady thing suits me best! I'll consider subscribing to your channel if I watch more videos and I get the same vibe . It's usefull content!bravo🤜🤛
Thank you for this - it's the best (and shortest) summary of the 31 baby steps that I have come across. But I admit to some confusion. On day 12 we are told to delete all Flylady's emails from our computer - yet on day 16, we are told to look at the website for Flylady's emails! What does she want us to do? Aren't we still receiving Flylady emails, so wouldn't we already have what she wants us to read at the website? Although I know that the website says this, I think it's written in a way that is more likely to confuse than help people. I'd love to know what other people do or did when they came to these days. I love this channel. You make me smile, and that can't be bad. :-) Best wishes from the UK.
You put the calendar up and I got excited when I saw Oneonta, because I used to live in Oneonta, AL. But then I realized you don’t live in Alabama. 😖 still cool though.
This video is great for getting a concise idea of what following the fly lady routine looks like. It’s really useful 😊 btw what’s your favorite inspirational quote?
I’d like to know your favorite too? If it’s to difficult to narrow down to one, maybe give us your favorite three quotes for “this month”. That way they can change next month. Hey, that could be the start of a monthly series. “This months favorite quotes.”
I haven't tried to systematically collect good quotes, but one that I like when I feel like I'm doing so little is: There is profit in all labor. It makes me feel that even the smallest effort is worth it. I know you weren't asking me, but I just wanted to throw it in there.
So, does FlyLady have an alternate plan for those of us who have that 9-5 block where we work a job? Can't wash the laundry, or spot clean when I'm not at home. Also, I agree with the make the bed, and get dressed, but not with the shoes. We don't wear shoes in our house. Period. (Unless you have shoes that never step outside the front door, then you can wear those, I guess.)
Making your bed the moment when your feet hit the floor is the worse advice flylady could give. The bed needs time to dry and air because of dust mite. They thrive in a damp and warm environment. The moment you close your bed right after you feet hit the floor you give them a nice environment to thrive. I open my bed with the duvet over the footboard, smooth the bottom sheet and fluff the pillows. With my afternoon routine (after lunch) I close my bed. And when I don't get around to it... because I've pulled it neatly and laid it neatly over my footboard, it still looks pretty neat.
Absolutely LOVE your videos. Quick question. Any recommendations on how to apply Flylady cleaning routine as a family? I'm trying to teach my boys the golden rule of FAMILY cleaning. But I think I'm over complicating it in my head lol
Maybe you could start a "daily task chart" and assign certain tasks to each kid that they could rotate weekly? So for example, one week you could have one of your boys wipe down the toilets and sinks daily for that entire week, and then another one of your boys to spend that same week emptying the dishwasher in the mornings. Then the next week, the boys could have a different daily task to do throughout the week. And then you could make some kind of rule, like no TV time until you complete your daily task. Also you could have the whole family get together to complete the weekly home blessing each week! Maybe every Saturday from 10-11? Those are a couple ideas you could try :)
Perfect! That sounds simple enough to do. So... wanna know something funny? My hubby suggested something similar and I was like, nah. Then you say it and I'm like "that's such a great idea" 🤣 poor guys! They deserve brownie points for their effort/and ideas :)
@@karinayarn7589 FL has a control journal for kids!. I was introduced to "easy" cleaning by mom who started following flylady when I was around 9. I was super excited to have my own control journal and I felt really grown up having my own personal chores and schedule lol.
I heard boys need to see dad or other men in the home do cleaning in order to become men who clean around the house too. If the just see mom and kids cleaning, they think just mom and kids should clean
I have 2 little boys who earn money taking out the trash for me, so I save time by skipping taking out the trash! ...then I have to remember to have them take it out...lol
@@ThatAwkwardMom I just jumped in and do what I can. No journaling or some of the other things mentioned. I agree when you said her system is a bit much and the website is a bit much too. I just do what she has on the app for now 😬😝🙃
I'm yet to find a system for a working woman. I don't have time in the morning to clean a toilet and do laundry, and I'm already getting dressed (ya know, for work), and I don't think my husband would appreciate me making the bed with him still in it.
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I don’t like the 31 babysteps! Get so much in my head from going into her website. I’ve done Flylady ones in a while for about 15 yrs. For me it works best without her site and emails and apps. Just writing down the morning, afternoon and evening routines in a binder and stick to it! A loud of laundry a day and S&S are my favourites. And instead of “shine the sink” I simply clean the kitchen. If I stick to the rules the zone-work is also fantastic! Just started again yesterday and my home is already so much cleaner after the Homeblessing! I have also found out that I don’t like shoes inside! BUT! I put them on when I do the Flyladys things only! Then they make a big difference! They like set me on fire and I do it quickly! 🙌🏃🧹😍
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Have you started the 31 baby steps yet? How is that going?
I’m currently on day 10, TH-cam recommended you 2 weeks ago, and holy moly your channel is starting to grow very quickly. I swear you have jumped 10,000 subscribers in that time. You’re an interesting personality. :)
Also are you still doing the fly lady method? I tend to make my own routines, over do it, and crash and fall behind on everything.
@@BookloverFantasy92 I am still doing the fly lady routine but I definitely fall behind. Especially around Christmas, I started to fall behind and now I'm trying to pick myself back up again! But I do notice that when I'm on top of my game and keeping up, the house is much easier to keep clean. Though we are human and so we need to give ourselves some grace when we do fall behind 😊 one thing I am horrible at is shining my sink, I don't have a dishwasher so doing the dishes is the WORST!! Hopefully I can get better about it over time. Did you end up finishing the 31 baby steps?
@@ThatAwkwardMom yes I did. Now I’m trying to do the routine as best I can. I struggled around Christmas too, and now school holidays (I have two children 4&5 with additional needs) and a 12 week old baby. So try to just do the best I can. Not everything gets done every day, but something is better than nothing. Even some cleaning a couple times a week is better than nothing. Just hard to do with all three kids at home as my husband works long hours and most of it is on my shoulders.
@@ThatAwkwardMom it’s nice though, last week I had to declutter in the week, so only got a couple of the kitchen jobs got done. But this week I didn’t need to declutter, so got the toilet room all done done. Yay. Now I can start on the bathroom today. :)
Things I’ve learned since seeing your first FlyLady video;
1. You are my new favorite youtuber.
2. I missed the baby step list and need to go back and check haha.
3. This system actually makes sense for me and is manageable.
4. I CAN have a clean and tidy home and car.
5. I’m not a failure for not knowing this before.
6. Shoes and Timers can change my life.
My Mom first introduced me to FlyLady waaaaaay back in 2000, & many of her ideas have stuck with me ever since! I'm still a bit messy, but when I feel out of control, her methods always get me back on track. Your videos offer a fresh outlook on her timeless routines, & I absolutely love it!!! (Plus, you're freaking adorable! Seriously, you make me giggle, which we all need to do more often. Thanks for that!)
Thanks for the sweet comment 😊 Glad I could bring some laughter to your day!
Fly lady is brilliant. I love that she incorporates self-talk, inspiring quotes, sleep, routines - all broken down into tiny steps!
Yes! I love that too.
I can connect with so many ideas and tasks, except one:
One should NOT immediately make the bed after getting up, but take the blanket off the bed, shake it well , open the window and leave the matrace and blankets to cool off at fresh air. It helps to reduce mites for example and against which many people are allegic.
So, first open the window, make your coffee, wipe your sink, get a shower ... and then make your your bed!
Agree!
It’s -13C (7F) not opening the window
As one of those allergic people, with an allergic husband and at least one allergic kid, I totally agree. Air the sheets out before making your bed! The bed will smell fresh for a bit longer, too, because you don’t trap the moisture from your body in.
I read someone suggest through Flylady that she sprays her bed with Febreze as she gets out of it and makes it straight away. That made me want to barf. FRESH AIR! Not chemicals 😜
@@lindahill7840 do it anyway and leave the room?
Hey Ariel! I just wanted to tell you I am now team Fly lady! Something really clicked for me recently, after starting the Weekly Home Blessing, that I was able to finally figure out how to break down the monthly, seasonal and rotating deep cleaning so that I get it done in 15minutes at best and 45 at worst during my zone cleaning. I no longer need to combine TOMM and Fly Lady! I don't do all the steps and routines, but the cleaning routines are all Fly Lady-inspired now. You and other Fly Lady influencers really helped make it possible for me to figure out how to make it work for me and my home. I am no longer stressed or overwhelmed, and I don't get de-railed when life throws me a curveball. Thank you for all the time and work you put into your videos! ❤😊
...."and then delete all the emails from FlyLady". Hahahaha. If you've ever signed up, you know.
I like to watch them during my breaks when I can... deleting as I go. But I had a Trojan virus invade my laptop... it's still not quite right, so now there are literally thousands of messages from everywhere, but I spent three hours yesterday using my phone to delete messages from last year. All but a dozen were Flylady... And I'm not done yet! Lol
She's a very inspiring person. It takes time to build habits under any system. What I like most is that she understands! She doesn't shove things at you all at once, and she encourages you to develop the techniques but make them fit your own needs... and don't put yourself down when you backslide. Little things happen, you get up, and start wherever you landed!
Love you, Marla!
You are the first person EVER to make the Flylady system seem doable. Thank you.
I watch a lot of similar you tube channels to yours. But yours is different. Your videos are just as professional but your more real. You are down to earth and hilarious. I enjoy your content greatly. Thank you.
Thank you 🥰🥰
I’m a mom who has ADHD, had a mom with chronic illness, and has a perfectionist husband who does his best to be patient with my cleaning “routine.” It feels like I’m reinventing the wheel, and driving myself crazy in my own house. I was never really taught how to clean.
Every time I start getting going on the Fly Lady thing, I get impatient or can’t look past how silly some of the steps are. I’m not going to wear shoes in my house!! But, I’m doing my best to trust the process.
This video really helped me see ahead to what the process will lead to. Sticky note = control journal later? My forgetful brain is drooling! The shiny sink felt so silly, but doing dishes is one less step, so I enjoy that. I’m excited to start again.
Buy a pair of fancy slippers for your "dress to shoes"! That's what I do😁 no shoes in my house either!!
I’m a mom of two ADHD little boys and my husband is working late most days😖
I’m busy parenting ,feeding and educating my kids most of the day and I’m always behind on cleaning and tidying😭
It’s really not easy
@@nikkim9537 I’m thinking about rocking some super fashionable crocs as my indoor shoes 😁😂 They’ll stay on my feet and hopefully not drive the downstairs neighbor crazy. Plus I can’t stand socks.
There are some aspects of FlyLady which are great for those with ADHD, and some parts which aren’t. It’s important to remember that whatever system you pick, you customize it for yourself and your home.
At nearly-57, with ADHD (only quasi-diagnosed; it’s been suggested by primary care provider, but I never followed up with a specialist…and was literally decades ago!), I’ve found that works for me looks a bit like a meld between FlyLady and The Organized Mum Method, with a lean towards TOMM.
You will figure it out!
Oh. And I am barefoot in my house 85% of the time. My feet like their freedom. ;~). I wear shoes in the house when I need to inspire the “get it done” drive, when the tasks ahead are better done with foot protection, and when they are cold.
I’ve never followed through with all the baby steps, but because of Flylady I make my bed most every day and do the dishes down to a clean sink every night. They are habits now. I also adopted some thoughts that help motivate me to clean, like sometimes good enough is good enough. I want to modify her system a little and jump back into it. Thanks for the videos!
Get up, open Windows all the way shower and dress, close most Windows leave a few a Tiny bit open. Make the bed. (Air the house and bed daily for 30 minutes,before making the bed)
Can’t tell you how happy it made me to see you reading Packer.
Pro tip: if you clean your toilet every day, just spray that all-purpose cleaner in there. No need for heavy duty toilet bowl cleaner, except for that initial deep clean.
Love it! A load a day keeps Mt Washmore at bay!! 🤣 I do most of this already, BUT totally going to do the turning negative thoughts into positive ones. 👍 I need to do more of that! Thanks!!
Hey thanks for the comment ❤️ yeah that's good because we can be so hard on ourselves sometimes 🤷
Mine is the Everett🙄😭
LOL the kids and I call ours Mt Laundry but I'm liking Mt Washmore better. I may have to steal that 🤫
You are the BEST for doing this. I couldn’t believe how impossible it felt to just find these listed out. I am an extreme planner and need to know what I am getting into before committing- so thank you for the clarity AND inspo 🤝🙌
I am a work in progress from being the ultimate slob to slowly improving. I did a one foot of space straighten until at least things were decluttered. I always keep them that way as I grow. I have my apartment broken into 16 parts with me cleaning on part Monday through Thursday. That gets my apartment cleaned once a month. I am really excited about the Flylady ideas and am going to try them out
Fly lady help me a lot when I homeschooled but the best book she had that was a free print out was the Christmas I taught me you don’t have to put Christmas up in one day that changed my whole life
I fell off the wagon but wrote down my daily tasks. I'm halfway through them. Thanks for focusing on Flylady.
Really appreciate how you show and tell this with clarity, brevity and done hilarity! Thank you! ❤
You're welcome! Thanks for the kind comments ❤️
Wow! You DID that. So much content in such a short vid.
It was a lot of filming lol but the editing was nice and quick, shorter videos are definitely easier...
One thing I do when I get up in the morning is I will work my way around my apartment in the same direction doing the thing that is right in front of me. That helps me when I am half asleep. I have been doing some of these. I am really excited about her ideas. I do a google calendar on my phone. That way my calendar is not hanging on a wall where I will forget but with me all the time
I went so far as to buy the book. I have not stuck to this, but I keep coming back to it. I'm about to try again as a working mom. I need to have a system in place
I learned a long time ago that the shoes can make a big difference ❤ also combing my hair😊
Good summary & reminder! I started FL probably 20 years ago by reading the book. I’ve incorporated some of her ideas along the way, but I did get bogged down b/c it can seem complicated. However, I’ve worked it out in my head & by watching YT videos. I even have a Control Journal-all typed & pages inserted in plastic sleeves. Not sure where it’s is right now. :). Lots of the system I’ve adapted to has become routine enough that I can just do what’s in my head. This morning I used your tip to use Siri as my timer. After 20 minutes I’d made a big dent in a massive amount of paper clutter. I hope you’re feeling well these days. Last I saw you were quite “great with child.” Peace!
Making your bed the moment when your feet hit the floor is the worse advice flylady could give. The bed needs time to dry and air because of dust mite. They thrive in a damp and warm environment. The moment you close your bed right after you feet hit the floor you give them a nice environment to thrive.
I open my bed with the duvet over the footboard, smooth the bottom sheet and fluff the pillows. With my afternoon routine (after lunch) I close my bed. And when I don't get around to it... because I've pulled it neatly and laid it neatly over my footboard, it still looks pretty neat
You are the fourth person to tell me this, but the only person to tell me in detail the reason why. Interesting, thanks for sharing!
Your welcome! 🙂
Thanks for this video. Love the Flylady system but it can be a little overwhelming if you jump in all at once, without pacing yourself as she suggests.😃
Yeah, I agree!
For all you, thank you. You help me.
I had never heard of the fly lady routine until your videos! Maybe I have been living under a rock bc it seems very popular..lol! I enjoy all your videos. I love the real life humor spin you add to them. So thank you for what you do 😊
So glad I can help and entertain 😊❤️
Thank you for these last videos on the FlyLady and the Mama one. I've been looking for something like this for weeks because I couldn't figure out FL from her website. lol. And now I'm thinking about the Mama one or maybe combining them. You're a lifesaver! =D
I'm so glad that my videos have been helpful for you! I try to make things easy to understand. You are so welcome ❤️
Where have you been all my life?!?! I just found your channel. Thank you for great FlyLady videos. I need to get back on track.
Hi Ariel ,I just found your page in my suggestion box here ,I sm sure glad because I love it 😀
I wait to make the bed. Airing out the bedroom is a long-held habit for health!
So do you moosh all these together and do them all on day 31? There is so much!
😅😂 Love your information infused with your sense of humor!
I gotta try to make cleaning fun lol 😊
I need a nap after watching this video.
▪️Shine ur sink at night
▪️Lay out next day's clothes
▪️Make your bed 1st thing in morning
▪️Swish and swipe bathroom
▪️Make hair n makeup, look n feel good.
▪️15 minutes clean Hotspot
▪️Maintain a journal
▪️Drink water, eat healthy, congratulate self
▪️Sleep at same time every night by maintaining Night time routine.
Very cool. Good Thing I have some of these down-pat already..wheew. Excellent "tiny list" Thank U.
You make it look possible.
Seems like all these systems are for stay-at-home moms...
Four days a week I leave at 6 am and return home between 6 - 7 pm. How to find time and energy for all these routines I wonder...
The whole point of Flylady is to have a routine even if it's different from hers.i too work long hours. I put the chore of the day in order and rotate through. Sometimes it takes a week and a half to get through home blessing hour. My refrigerator, purse and car get cleaned out less than weekly. Instead of swish and swipe everyday I do the toilet one day, the sink the next and then the tub the next. The only thing I stick to doing every day is make bed, wash dishes and do a load of clothes. I do what I can and it's way better than when I didn't have a system
I want you to know your way of explaining this flylady thing suits me best! I'll consider subscribing to your channel if I watch more videos and I get the same vibe . It's usefull content!bravo🤜🤛
Thank you!💕
Thank you for this - it's the best (and shortest) summary of the 31 baby steps that I have come across. But I admit to some confusion. On day 12 we are told to delete all Flylady's emails from our computer - yet on day 16, we are told to look at the website for Flylady's emails! What does she want us to do? Aren't we still receiving Flylady emails, so wouldn't we already have what she wants us to read at the website? Although I know that the website says this, I think it's written in a way that is more likely to confuse than help people. I'd love to know what other people do or did when they came to these days.
I love this channel. You make me smile, and that can't be bad. :-) Best wishes from the UK.
You put the calendar up and I got excited when I saw Oneonta, because I used to live in Oneonta, AL. But then I realized you don’t live in Alabama. 😖 still cool though.
That is cool!
You are hilarious! I❤ the Fly Lady tips👍
Thanks! Glad you like them cause they are here to stay a while 😊
This video is great for getting a concise idea of what following the fly lady routine looks like. It’s really useful 😊 btw what’s your favorite inspirational quote?
I just wrote down random quotes that I liked, but my favorite? I'd have to really think about that one... I'll get back to you lol
I’d like to know your favorite too? If it’s to difficult to narrow down to one, maybe give us your favorite three quotes for “this month”. That way they can change next month. Hey, that could be the start of a monthly series. “This months favorite quotes.”
@@Simply.C ohhh that’s a great idea for a series ☺️
I haven't tried to systematically collect good quotes, but one that I like when I feel like I'm doing so little is: There is profit in all labor. It makes me feel that even the smallest effort is worth it. I know you weren't asking me, but I just wanted to throw it in there.
Thanks for sharing!!
So, does FlyLady have an alternate plan for those of us who have that 9-5 block where we work a job? Can't wash the laundry, or spot clean when I'm not at home.
Also, I agree with the make the bed, and get dressed, but not with the shoes. We don't wear shoes in our house. Period. (Unless you have shoes that never step outside the front door, then you can wear those, I guess.)
I always thought the bed should be given time to 'dry out' before you make it.
I've heard that too recently, do you know why this is beneficial?
Making your bed the moment when your feet hit the floor is the worse advice flylady could give. The bed needs time to dry and air because of dust mite. They thrive in a damp and warm environment. The moment you close your bed right after you feet hit the floor you give them a nice environment to thrive.
I open my bed with the duvet over the footboard, smooth the bottom sheet and fluff the pillows. With my afternoon routine (after lunch) I close my bed. And when I don't get around to it... because I've pulled it neatly and laid it neatly over my footboard, it still looks pretty neat.
I’m going to try this, but not wearing my shoes inside ,not in the summer.
Oh i thought this said 31 babysitters, and I was like how did you find so many? I should go back to sleep 💤
Lol
Absolutely LOVE your videos.
Quick question. Any recommendations on how to apply Flylady cleaning routine as a family? I'm trying to teach my boys the golden rule of FAMILY cleaning. But I think I'm over complicating it in my head lol
Maybe you could start a "daily task chart" and assign certain tasks to each kid that they could rotate weekly? So for example, one week you could have one of your boys wipe down the toilets and sinks daily for that entire week, and then another one of your boys to spend that same week emptying the dishwasher in the mornings. Then the next week, the boys could have a different daily task to do throughout the week. And then you could make some kind of rule, like no TV time until you complete your daily task. Also you could have the whole family get together to complete the weekly home blessing each week! Maybe every Saturday from 10-11? Those are a couple ideas you could try :)
Perfect! That sounds simple enough to do. So... wanna know something funny? My hubby suggested something similar and I was like, nah. Then you say it and I'm like "that's such a great idea" 🤣 poor guys! They deserve brownie points for their effort/and ideas :)
@@karinayarn7589 FL has a control journal for kids!. I was introduced to "easy" cleaning by mom who started following flylady when I was around 9. I was super excited to have my own control journal and I felt really grown up having my own personal chores and schedule lol.
I heard boys need to see dad or other men in the home do cleaning in order to become men who clean around the house too. If the just see mom and kids cleaning, they think just mom and kids should clean
I have 2 little boys who earn money taking out the trash for me, so I save time by skipping taking out the trash! ...then I have to remember to have them take it out...lol
Sure has changed since her book shine your sink. Much easier to follow the book
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0:16 don't wear shoes in the house because then you'll have to spend more time hoovering and mopping
FL has too many steps for me 😳
I didn't do the baby steps..... Should I? 😬
You don't have to! Some people feel overwhelmed by taking on the whole routine at once, and the baby steps kind of help you to ease into it 🙂
@@ThatAwkwardMom I just jumped in and do what I can. No journaling or some of the other things mentioned. I agree when you said her system is a bit much and the website is a bit much too. I just do what she has on the app for now 😬😝🙃
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3:08 omglol
Why does flylady send out 8 emails a day? So overwhelming it makes me want to quit
4 mins ? What's the hurry ?
I'm yet to find a system for a working woman. I don't have time in the morning to clean a toilet and do laundry, and I'm already getting dressed (ya know, for work), and I don't think my husband would appreciate me making the bed with him still in it.
Are you a lukewarm Christian. Have you lost your zeal for your saviour. Don't let the faith you stand in disappear. The enemy wants to make you think you are a loser. Well you aren't you are a child of God. Trust in His power. Stand on His promises. He will never leave you or forsake you. 🙏
Do you play MTG?!??
No, my husband does!!
Her website looks like it needs an update. Also, feel like it shouldn't be this complicated. 😆
The baby steps are supposed to make it simple! Just taking one day at a time!
@@ThatAwkwardMom I don't think it's simple. Simple would be "print out the to do list and do it." 😃
@@ItCameFromAVlog lol I know this system is not for you so I guess you'll just have to suffer through every future video I make 😂
@@ThatAwkwardMom I'll watch you thrive in your clean house while mine is looking like a bomb 💣 went off.
Honestly this still seems intimidating and confusing 🙈
Don't forget to do your Bible studies!
Why do americans wear their shoes inside? I don't get this 😅
idk about others, but I have to wear them whenever I'm standing to prevent debilitating foot and heel pain :(
She's wearing shoes that she only wears inside. It helps motivate some people to get active and clean.
I only wear house shoes indoors.
I don’t like the 31 babysteps! Get so much in my head from going into her website. I’ve done Flylady ones in a while for about 15 yrs. For me it works best without her site and emails and apps. Just writing down the morning, afternoon and evening routines in a binder and stick to it! A loud of laundry a day and S&S are my favourites. And instead of “shine the sink” I simply clean the kitchen. If I stick to the rules the zone-work is also fantastic! Just started again yesterday and my home is already so much cleaner after the Homeblessing! I have also found out that I don’t like shoes inside! BUT! I put them on when I do the Flyladys things only! Then they make a big difference! They like set me on fire and I do it quickly! 🙌🏃🧹😍