😳 your ability to share embarrassing experiences is so huge and I don’t think you even know it. This really shows not only how open you truly are but how confident you are in your own skin, that is simply amazing! You’ve got confidence without arrogance and that my friend is pure gold! Oh and btw thanks for actually saying what a Fantasia party actually is, I’d zero idea.
I wonder if he knew what the party was all about? If yes, bold move for a first date for sure and then he kinda deserved having his date show up in an outraging costume!
Your 1950’s outfit is gorgeous!!!!!! Ok. I just learned. Don’t wear my pajamas to clean..didn’t know changing your clothes made such a difference!!! “I’m wearing uniform now..” love it! Great job and thank you for the inspiration!!
Getting dressed is the game changer for me. I’ve known for a while. If I stay in my pajamas I don’t clean. I sit on my couch and I’m not even a good mom when I stay in my pajamas. So I get up and at least put on a bra and a decent shirt and have started cleaning in my apron more often. Sweatpants are acceptable even if I’m wearing a dress shirt. Lol
I always take my Christmas decorations down in small sections over a week or two. It helps me not feel overwhelmed by it and also doesn’t leave me with that kinda sad feeling when everything feels so sparse. Since it’s gradual it doesn’t feel quite so drastic.
The apron really helps, I resisted but I started wearing one about 6 months ago. Now I have 3 aprons! Definitely helps with doing the dishes, my clothes don’t get wet now 🤪 but I wear my apron over my pajamas! I’m a rebel! 😬
If it gets the job done, you go girl! Thanks for that! Will try to get my daughter to do it! She's in this footed onesie phase this year, and I think this will help.
Hi Cass, I stumbled upon your channel right before Christmas, “WHAT A LIFE CHANGING “ to say the least. I had already decided to declutter my house but didn’t know where to start. I love the 5 minutes idea, but of course I want to keep going. I already declutter my bathroom vanity, my linen closet and today I worked in my kitchen. I got rid of so much that I have empty spaces in my cabinets. I will work on the bottom cabinets tomorrow. Thank you for your your honesty I am so inspired.
I always get up in the morning, make up my hair, do my make up and put on a dress. I love how it energizes me. I make my coffee and then I tackle everything that needs to be done that day.
I stopped the video 2 1/2 minutes in because you motivated me. Thanks Cass:) I went and cleaned up the kitchen for 2 hours and did some laundry. Now I'm back to finish watching the rest. Sometimes, we just need to be reminded that the hard part is getting started and the power of momentum
When I feel overwhelmed with the house and just want to watch TV, I play the Commercial Game. I clean, put away stuff, or whatever just during the commercials. Those few minutes allow me to chip away at the mess little by little, increasing my confidence and motivation after each break. After a bit (sometimes it takes more than one show), my TV watching period becomes shorter and shorter. Even taking my drinking glass and putting it in the dishwasher makes rheroom better than it was.
Excellent idea!! Thank you for sharing! I'm going to add that to the awareness that i don't have to wait to do something i want to until my my space is perfect... during the show i can crochet on the commercials I'll work on my space some. I'm about 40% through my last first time that i have to turn my complete chaos into order... last time because THIS time, knowing that I am a butterfly and thar it IS okay to have everything out will finally allow me to succeed!!! 🤞🤞🤞
I noticed only after we got Netflix years ago how much I used to do during commercials cause I can't sit still unless I have something to hyper-focus on. It's amazing what changes in your setting by the time you sit down again! Only thing commercials are good for! LOL
I took the last week of 2020 off and I was super motivated when my kids were in daycare. I painted my master bedroom, took things to the thrift store, steam cleaned my carpets, worked on a quilt for a friend, picked up my sewing room, put hardware on my bathroom cabinets, deep cleaned my car. And so much more. I'm still going this week. I think doing this kind of stuff the last week of the year really helps going into the new year.
So nice to see you on here commenting on our Canadian girl :). I'm now making pies because of your videos :) You made it look so easy and now, I want to make apple, blueberry and pumpkin pies all the time lol. All the best to you both.
Isn’t this cool. How we all get motivation from each other. I have also watched many of your videos. My sister and I made your crescent roll egg casserole recipe and yours looks so much better. Both you girls are wonderful
My Xmas decorations are staying up for another few weeks until I am sick of the sight of them, we are expecting our annual 2 inches of snow soon in Ireland and we have to have the decorations up for pretend Xmas. I think that taking down decorations at the end of January is far more enjoyable than pushing yourself to do it in the first week of January
I love your story! I was invited to a Fasching Party (like Carnival) when I moved to Germany. My German was poor, but I bought makeup and became a leopard. At the party, we were welcomed by a pirate. Went inside and EVERYONE was dressed as a pirate. Date forgot to tell me. I won second place, because NOT a pirate, but I had a blast. The musician played "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" on the organ. He left at 11, and his grandson rocked out with Motown and great dance music. Weird but fun! Didn't know I bought stage makeup, so had to scrub it off with Comet. Yikes!
Ha! Love it! Only time I ever listened to Metal was as a teenager. My neighbors were scared of me, being the peppy, bright eyed ponytailed country girl...with screaming death coming out my window for an hour everyday...LOL Now, my kids and I listen to very "epic music scores from action movies". Some are here on TH-cam. You can "epically" dust and vacuum like us!
Skip the wrong word. Appreciate your enthusiasm for this subject. When you’re remaking something fun it’s gonna get done. The fastest way I have for costume is an apron, with luck, has pockets. It also is a bib apron. You’re a blessing, thanks for sharing .
Thank you my dear friend, I've been in an emotional rut the last couple of days, my home is a cluttered mess and this really helped me. Watching your videos always gives me a sense of joy and makes me smile. You motivate me to be a better me and forget about the bad things in my life. ❤️ Sending hugs all the way from South Africa
I also did not want to take my tree down. But I applied the 5 minutes rule. It started with “I’ll just take the ornaments off” but it snowballed into the tree was down within the hour! I love how the motivation builds once you get started.
Oh girl, EVERY mom deserves a few days in bed in a robe right after Christmas. You took your decorations down before February, you are my motivation to be better year, lol
I went to a antique/second hand shop and they had the blue “butthole” painting and I laughed and told my husband and he said “you can’t unsee that” I had to share!
I have so many things to do and I'm having such a tough time getting started! Getting dressed is probably a good start, but I think I've been in my pajamas since March of 2020 😂
I've been watching you for a long time now, have learned ENDLESS things, laughed ENDLESS times--I don't even want to remember what my house nor my life was like before finding YOU!! Thank you for all you do, your ideas/tips/stories/transparency/authenticity/heart is the absolute best...love ya to pieces 😃💕💕
I’m recently retired and have NO excuse for procrastinating, but I do! I imagine how nice I’ll love everything once organized but no motivation. And living alone with not much company doesn’t help. What I need is an attitude adjustment! I love your June Cleaver dress. Love your videos! You’re right, once I get started I’m ok but getting started is my problem!!
Love watching your videos Cass. This one in particular was very enjoyable. From your rage cleaning, and wrestling your tree, to your 50’s housewife dressing up, then topped off with the Fantasia story. I also recently started listening to your podcast as cleaning motivation thank you 🙏
This video really hit home for me Cass. I've been suffering from bad anxiety for the last couple of years where at one period I couldn't walk outside my front door without breaking down or having a panic attack. Although due to medical help I am a lot better I am still struggling with day to day things. My goal this year is to always have a shower at night and then get dressed when I wake up. This stops me from staying in my PJs all day. If I'm dressed it is easier for me to leave the house and I am more motivated to do things around the house and garden. The 5 minute rule also helps me as I lake motivation and energy due to the medication I'm on. Thank u Cass for all the helpful tips, inspiration and laughs u have given me over the years. I really appreciate it.❤
I watch Kimmy from she's in her apron all the time earlier today she made a comment about Jordan Page's channel and about buying one product for now and two for later in order to make a stockpile. I really like how all the people that I watch on TH-cam all watch each other and know each other and share each other's videos it's really nice to see that kind of fellowship
You are a great motivator too, Cas. I've already taken down my Christmas decorations, but while playing this video I sorted out underneath my kitchen sink. Thank you. Five minutes DOES matter. :: OMG! Burst out laughing at you vacuuming the top of the table and sideboard. I though I was the only one :) :: I bet getting to the party and realising your error wasn't the most awkward moment. I think the most awkward moment would've been seeing him for the first time at work the next time.
Omg. Why ask? I would have assumed the very same thing. I also went right over and bought a blue dress! Cas! I feel like you crawled into my head. This is EXACTLY my thought process: “ I can’t DO anything because I have to clean the house and I don’t wanna clean the house so I do NOTHING! What incredibly good advice! You are rockin’ it this year!!
I have two baskets of clothes I need to fold and put away, two more loads that need to be taken down from the washing line and fold and put away, another load to hang on the clothes line and another load that needs to be put in the washing machine. I'm still in my robe but I just got a whole load of motivation from watching this video. Thanks for this!
You are something else! Love You to pieces, Unicorn sister. You are so unique, never change. I struggle with depression and anxiety so I know the feeling. Cleaning motivation videos do help, and listening to music or standup comedy. And I wear an apron, too during cleaning. Thank You for your videos and funny stories. Greetings from Hungary ❤️🕊️🍀🇭🇺 (It's so cool that your Grandfather was from my country.)
First, I suffer from depression & with Covid, my house/1st floor apt is more than a reck & a disgrace!! Your inspiration helped me find at least 5 minutes to clean something, eat the frog by doing first what I don't want to do, & the realization of not doing that I'm missing out on what I really like to do & that's organize & do crafts. One can't enjoy crafting if you don't know where your tools & supplies are. So thank you!!😄 Much appreciated!! Also, I bet you looked fabulous as a Princess Fairy!!😉
@@faithtvonline my son said that, as he was growing up, when he and his friends saw me come out of my room wearing it, they knew that their fun time was over until they cleaned up the house. They were the mess makers so they were the mess cleaners. He's nearly 23 now, but I had the tie on 2 days ago... Thanks to Cass!🤩
LOVE it!! What an original idea! I actually have a tie that I brought with me after my dad passed, it’s just hanging in the closet… Might be an idea! My vacuuming motivation tie?!
Also when I put away my Christmas decor this time, I cleaned out the Christmas cabinet and realized I should clean out the whole closet I keep it in! Its true that the hardest part is getting started. Once you start, its like you keep going. It feels sooo good!
Love that you say borrow motivation. I just put you on to listen to while I fold the laundry that was blocking the doorway to the room that I am always trying to declutter. Your next book should be called 'thank you for staying to the end' and be a collection of your mad, bad and embarrassing stories.
Thanks, you never cease to amaze me with how you just figure things out. A changed psychologist named BJ Fogg from Stanford says a lot of the same things you mentioned. Im still amazed with how you figured out the different organization styles. It's helped me tremendously.
I love your honesty, we are all so tired after Xmas. I do my housework this way, get out of bed, put on dressing gown, clean kitchen, vacuum kitchen and hallway, wash kitchen and hallway floor, and then go and have my shower and get dressed. I am constantly being caught in my dressing gown by my post man, bin men etc, but this works for me.
I keep doing tiny tasks, like a drawer, or an area of my closet, under my sink....anything....and just write them down to keep track of what ive accomplished, and just keep picking away!!!!!
Hi Cass! I seldom comment cause I watch the videos on TV. Just want you to know that you are NOT weird at all... you are different and you are special because you make us feel special and motivated. Your stories are the ones we can all relate to. You help us to laugh at our embarrassments and awkwardness. Thank you so much 🙏🙏... sending you loads of love and good wishes from India ❤️❤️❤️
Oh no! I know that feeling. Don't worry You can do anything! Wipe away those tears, make yourself a tea or a coffee and just start with the 5 min rule. Big virtual hugs from me to you! 🤗🤗
Give yourself grace to do what you can, when you can. We are living through some crazy times right now and the world is topsy turvy. Cry it all out and then try the 5 Minute trick. I hope your spirits rise soon!
Me too. My husband almost died on Thanksgiving night from heart failure due to strep pneumonia and sepsis. He's been recovering at home since just before Christmas. Its a miracle he's better now. We've been living like hermits until recently because covid would have finished him off for sure. Things are so much better, but I feel like all the stress of the past few months has caught up with me. I'm "out of sinc" with the universe this week, if that makes sense to anyone. My motivation has taken a nose dive. This video came at a perfect time. Five minutes it is! So grateful for fellow You Tubers and their support. Thank you.
Cas, I have been watching your channel for about a year now and slowly but surely I am getting around sorting my "piles" of clutter. I just want to say thank you so much! I'm just left with my office/craft space and I think I can do it in about 2 months (slowly but surely). I'm not a master of organising like yourself, but I like what's working for me. Looking forward to more videos 🥰🙏💖
I'm borrowing your mantra for the year. And borrowing motivation! Suggestion - when garbage bags fail you can use an inexpensive shower curtain & bungee cords (or tape). It nicely wraps & protects your tree.
Thank you for inspiring me to get off the couch and declutter my home. I brought a box to the thrift store on Monday and have a dozen narrow mouth canning jars that I'm giving to a friend. Bonus? She'll give me a jar or two of her homemade salsa. It's a win win situation.
Oh dear on the party! Your lemon 🍋 dress is super cute! You are too funny girl with your cleaning. I still haven’t figured out what clutter bug I am...I have decluttered most all of my house (just not my sewing room) and that room needs organizing soon 😀🌺☃️
@@cynthiafisher9907 I clean my vacuum pretty regularly to keep the seals in good shape and have never noticed it being an issue. The crumbs get covered in dust pretty quick.
I only discovered you about a week ago and already you've made such a huge positive difference in my butterfly life! You making it okay to have everything out where i can see it is REVOLUTIONARY!! I'm about 40% of the way through clearing out my space from complete chaos for, what i believe will be the last time... like this anyway. I owe that to you and it is HUGE!! Everytime i have tried in the past i literally cannot find anything when I'm done and I've just felt utterly defeated -- now i have a path to organization that i believe i WILL be able to maintain. You have made it possible for me to believe in myself on this for the first time ever! And I'm starting to stop myself from beating myself up about my space being so bad which i am realizing IS what has zapped my motivation all these years (55 and ready to organize!). Let me know if you want some INSANE butterfly before and after photos? You're a fabulous human being!! Thank you for shining your light like a beacon so i could find you!💜💜💜
I had a crazy day but you made me laugh so hard 😂 I have been recently doing 5 minutes for tasks I dread and it really works ! It makes you at least get started. Thank you so much for your inspiring and motivating videos , and the laughs . 😄
Your story is so cute! I love the fairy princess! Honestly, I would have thought the same, Fantasia sounds like a Disney themed party and would have been a great ice breaker if it was legit
Thankyou Cas ! I always used to make a point of doing something I didn't want to, every day. First thing. Done and gone, it was good. Thanks for sharing your moment !
I do borrow motivation, and thank you for lending me yours! I also love Kimmy She's In Her Apron!!!! My beloved grandmother always put on an apron while cooking and cleaning, I have aprons and "dress like Gramma" while cleaning, although Gramma would NEVER be caught in jeans and a T-shirt, oh no -- a blouse, skirt, hose, and heels daily for that lady 🤣 Kimmy provides reinforcement that I've got my apron on, it's time to take care of my home, my cats, and my family. Another source for me is the FlyLady. I'm grateful for her home blessing hour and the freedom to sometimes leave "perfect" in the trash can. Life changing!! Thank you, Cas ❤
YES!!! @ClutterBug The way I have found to get through kitchen cleanup after dinner is to set my iPad on my plant shelf up behind my sink, put in my earphones and watch my fave youtubers, you and Dawn @theminimalmom and a few others! It gets me through with a smile on my face!😁
I am so glad I don’t get involved in decorating for holidays. I love your lemon dress. It’s so pretty. Bright and happy. Brian Tracy has a book Eat the Frog, or something similar.
You looked like June Cleaver from Leave it to Beaver. Only she never wore lemons on her dress. 😊 My most embarrassing costume was back in the 60s when paper dresses were all the rage (yes, it was a real thing). I made myself a dress out of crepe paper (big mistake). The dress started falling apart halfway through the costume party. Fortunately, I had on tights and a turtleneck underneath. But I still felt sorta naked. 😏
You must be reading my mind! I have had my bath at 4:00 pm and in bed in my bathrobe! I was just praying that God would help me. I have so much to do; but can't find the starting fuel! I so needed this! Thanks also for being so honest! That really helps! May the Lord bless and protect you and your family this year! Love your stories at the end! They always seem like something I would do! Lol
My husband and I were just talking about taking our tree down this weekend. He’s like “well we can’t do it on Saturday because the Colt’s game is on!” 🤦🏼♀️ lol. Sunday it is!
We need to take down our Christmas stuff, too, and our game is also on Saturday (Washington)! 😃 If you are a woman who likes football, please check out the Spikes & Heels channel here on TH-cam. It's run by two women who love the game!
I spent the last 2 days working through your "10 things to De-clutter in the Kitchen" video -- that was great! Some I had done recently, like mugs, but place mats, baking dishes... wow! What a difference to know what is in all my cupboards.
It really makes a difference. My son REALLY struggles with following instruction, wanting to try, or follow through. Instead of making it punishable I started counting down from 5. Sometimes I'd turn it into a fun rhyme. "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, this is how we get it done." Or "cleaning your room can be so much fun." And now that he's older he will say. Ok, I just need 5 second to get moving. There's something about 5. Second, minutes... it's long enough to change a thought, or long enough to make a difference.
I used to live in my pjs! Even with carpooling the kids. Now even just putting on leggings and a top different from my pjs(and making my bed everyday) changes my entire mood! It’s crazy to think that just making your bed and changing out of your pjs can change your entire day but it does! I’m proof for sure and I’m 41! It’s never too late to change your routine. My days are better just from those two things....and doing my dishes “every” night!
Oh my gosh, I totally wouldn't have known what a Fantasia party was either. You totally made me smile with your story. I love all your videos, but the end of your videos is always worth sticking around for.
I love that dress- I'm a big fan of the house dress in general, though. It's a one-piece outfit (zero effort- taking the pyjamas off is harder!) but it 100% looks like you tried 👍
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😳 your ability to share embarrassing experiences is so huge and I don’t think you even know it. This really shows not only how open you truly are but how confident you are in your own skin, that is simply amazing! You’ve got confidence without arrogance and that my friend is pure gold! Oh and btw thanks for actually saying what a Fantasia party actually is, I’d zero idea.
Hello how are you doing today ❣️
I wonder if he knew what the party was all about? If yes, bold move for a first date for sure and then he kinda deserved having his date show up in an outraging costume!
I can't believe the guy in voted Cass to an adult sex product party!
I agree with you! Well said!!
No idea....
Your 1950’s outfit is gorgeous!!!!!! Ok. I just learned. Don’t wear my pajamas to clean..didn’t know changing your clothes made such a difference!!! “I’m wearing uniform now..” love it! Great job and thank you for the inspiration!!
It's a game changer! Xx
Iove it, I want want do this!!
@@jenbarletta5540 Me too!!😂
Getting dressed is the game changer for me. I’ve known for a while. If I stay in my pajamas I don’t clean. I sit on my couch and I’m not even a good mom when I stay in my pajamas. So I get up and at least put on a bra and a decent shirt and have started cleaning in my apron more often. Sweatpants are acceptable even if I’m wearing a dress shirt. Lol
@@theabundantlifehomestead9948 ahhh I need a cute apron!! 😆💕
I always take my Christmas decorations down in small sections over a week or two. It helps me not feel overwhelmed by it and also doesn’t leave me with that kinda sad feeling when everything feels so sparse. Since it’s gradual it doesn’t feel quite so drastic.
That's a good idea
Same here! I get so sad when it's time to put it all away:( So, I just put everything away over the course of 3 weeks. It helps!
LITERALLY laughed out loud about the Fantasia party as I thought it was a Disney themed party too 😂
Me too. It really was a strange thing to invite someone to, especially when it’s the first time they went out.😀
You should not be embarrassed he should. Who asks someone to a Fantasia party on a first date? He has issues!
I want to see the seller's face knowing you bought this dress for cleaning the toilet😆.
Me too!
Oh wow 🤣
Work out clothes and my sneakers. I have so much more energy to do ANYTHING in workout clothes. It really is a mind game.
Hi Yvonne
The apron really helps, I resisted but I started wearing one about 6 months ago. Now I have 3 aprons! Definitely helps with doing the dishes, my clothes don’t get wet now 🤪 but I wear my apron over my pajamas! I’m a rebel! 😬
If it gets the job done, you go girl! Thanks for that! Will try to get my daughter to do it! She's in this footed onesie phase this year, and I think this will help.
@@poeticmadame 💜👍💜👍💜👍💜👍
Hi Cass, I stumbled upon your channel right before Christmas, “WHAT A LIFE CHANGING “ to say the least. I had already decided to declutter my house but didn’t know where to start. I love the 5 minutes idea, but of course I want to keep going. I already declutter my bathroom vanity, my linen closet and today I worked in my kitchen. I got rid of so much that I have empty spaces in my cabinets. I will work on the bottom cabinets tomorrow. Thank you for your your honesty I am so inspired.
Check out the clean January playlist .
Great job!
“In my girly bits” omg 🤪 lol! Love you Cass! 💜
Love this!!! Getting motivation from others!! “Borrowing motivation from someone else..” 👏🏽💕
I always get up in the morning, make up my hair, do my make up and put on a dress. I love how it energizes me. I make my coffee and then I tackle everything that needs to be done that day.
You need your own comedy show sending love from Australia 🇦🇺
Totally.... that story!!!! Laughing and cringing at same time because I'd have come to the same conclusion and been horrified also.
That's a true compliment because like Canadians, Australians are freaking hilarious!
I stopped the video 2 1/2 minutes in because you motivated me. Thanks Cass:) I went and cleaned up the kitchen for 2 hours and did some laundry. Now I'm back to finish watching the rest. Sometimes, we just need to be reminded that the hard part is getting started and the power of momentum
When I feel overwhelmed with the house and just want to watch TV, I play the Commercial Game. I clean, put away stuff, or whatever just during the commercials. Those few minutes allow me to chip away at the mess little by little, increasing my confidence and motivation after each break. After a bit (sometimes it takes more than one show), my TV watching period becomes shorter and shorter. Even taking my drinking glass and putting it in the dishwasher makes rheroom better than it was.
Excellent idea!! Thank you for sharing! I'm going to add that to the awareness that i don't have to wait to do something i want to until my my space is perfect... during the show i can crochet on the commercials I'll work on my space some. I'm about 40% through my last first time that i have to turn my complete chaos into order... last time because THIS time, knowing that I am a butterfly and thar it IS okay to have everything out will finally allow me to succeed!!! 🤞🤞🤞
I noticed only after we got Netflix years ago how much I used to do during commercials cause I can't sit still unless I have something to hyper-focus on. It's amazing what changes in your setting by the time you sit down again! Only thing commercials are good for! LOL
I took the last week of 2020 off and I was super motivated when my kids were in daycare. I painted my master bedroom, took things to the thrift store, steam cleaned my carpets, worked on a quilt for a friend, picked up my sewing room, put hardware on my bathroom cabinets, deep cleaned my car. And so much more. I'm still going this week. I think doing this kind of stuff the last week of the year really helps going into the new year.
You know I love you! LOL, I love borrowing motivation from others, It really does work. Dang, do I ditch the apron for the dress? LOL
So nice to see you on here commenting on our Canadian girl :). I'm now making pies because of your videos :) You made it look so easy and now, I want to make apple, blueberry and pumpkin pies all the time lol. All the best to you both.
My two favorite ladies! I so glad to have found both of you on here. Cas and Kimmy, you are the best!
Aprons make me so happy too!! I love seeing them!
Isn’t this cool. How we all get motivation from each other. I have also watched many of your videos. My sister and I made your crescent roll egg casserole recipe and yours looks so much better. Both you girls are wonderful
My Xmas decorations are staying up for another few weeks until I am sick of the sight of them, we are expecting our annual 2 inches of snow soon in Ireland and we have to have the decorations up for pretend Xmas. I think that taking down decorations at the end of January is far more enjoyable than pushing yourself to do it in the first week of January
I did the “ 5 mins matters” today, ( read about it in your email yesterday ) and heck it worked, I just continued on. Thanks for my 2021 motivation!
I love your story! I was invited to a Fasching Party (like Carnival) when I moved to Germany. My German was poor, but I bought makeup and became a leopard. At the party, we were welcomed by a pirate. Went inside and EVERYONE was dressed as a pirate. Date forgot to tell me. I won second place, because NOT a pirate, but I had a blast. The musician played "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" on the organ. He left at 11, and his grandson rocked out with Motown and great dance music. Weird but fun! Didn't know I bought stage makeup, so had to scrub it off with Comet. Yikes!
I often use Heavy Metal to rage clean. I find my daughter saying 'Okay google, play metal" when I tell her to clean her room 🤣🤘
Ha! Love it! Only time I ever listened to Metal was as a teenager. My neighbors were scared of me, being the peppy, bright eyed ponytailed country girl...with screaming death coming out my window for an hour everyday...LOL Now, my kids and I listen to very "epic music scores from action movies". Some are here on TH-cam. You can "epically" dust and vacuum like us!
Ha ha! Love it! I listen to heavy metal when I work out. Why did I never think to listen to it while cleaning too. 😲😆
Thank you for affirming you don’t have to like what you’re doing to do it. Especially, for five minutes. This video is top knot notch.
Skip the wrong word. Appreciate your enthusiasm for this subject. When you’re remaking something fun it’s gonna get done. The fastest way I have for costume is an apron, with luck, has pockets. It also is a bib apron. You’re a blessing, thanks for sharing .
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Hi Deb
Thank you my dear friend, I've been in an emotional rut the last couple of days, my home is a cluttered mess and this really helped me. Watching your videos always gives me a sense of joy and makes me smile. You motivate me to be a better me and forget about the bad things in my life. ❤️ Sending hugs all the way from South Africa
Iv just put on my cleaning costume. Cleaning - here I come 🥳 Thank you 🤗
I also did not want to take my tree down. But I applied the 5 minutes rule. It started with “I’ll just take the ornaments off” but it snowballed into the tree was down within the hour! I love how the motivation builds once you get started.
I am showing this to my husband. He needs to hear the 5 minutes. Thank you for what you do!
Oh girl, EVERY mom deserves a few days in bed in a robe right after Christmas. You took your decorations down before February, you are my motivation to be better year, lol
Hi Sarah
I went to a antique/second hand shop and they had the blue “butthole” painting and I laughed and told my husband and he said “you can’t unsee that” I had to share!
😂I'm guessing you didn't buy it!
I need to know now!
I bought a gold sculptural picture for my dining room wall....we realized at home that it was in fact a giant gold sphincter lol. Ha...still like it.
I SO miss that painting, it made me laugh & smile every time!!! Didjya get it?!! I think I would've had too, lol!!!
And now I need to know what the heck you girls are talking about! 😂😂🙄
I have so many things to do and I'm having such a tough time getting started! Getting dressed is probably a good start, but I think I've been in my pajamas since March of 2020 😂
You're NOT alone!!
That's is too funny! Good one!
I showered on coach with towel I know getting dressed is the next plan 🤣
I have 'days'. Put a drawer on the bed. One day, one spot. Today is not tomorrow.
I've been watching you for a long time now, have learned ENDLESS things, laughed ENDLESS times--I don't even want to remember what my house nor my life was like before finding YOU!! Thank you for all you do, your ideas/tips/stories/transparency/authenticity/heart is the absolute best...love ya to pieces 😃💕💕
I’m recently retired and have NO excuse for procrastinating, but I do! I imagine how nice I’ll love everything once organized but no motivation. And living alone with not much company doesn’t help. What I need is an attitude adjustment! I love your June Cleaver dress. Love your videos! You’re right, once I get started I’m ok but getting started is my problem!!
Laughed so hard! Reminded me of "Legally Blond" lol ...without the toy party of course.
Or Bridget Jones Diary - the bunny costume lol :D
You vaccumed your table tops.... I didn't know you could do that. A new chapter of my life has been opened!!!
Love watching your videos Cass. This one in particular was very enjoyable. From your rage cleaning, and wrestling your tree, to your 50’s housewife dressing up, then topped off with the Fantasia story. I also recently started listening to your podcast as cleaning motivation thank you 🙏
This video really hit home for me Cass. I've been suffering from bad anxiety for the last couple of years where at one period I couldn't walk outside my front door without breaking down or having a panic attack.
Although due to medical help I am a lot better I am still struggling with day to day things.
My goal this year is to always have a shower at night and then get dressed when I wake up. This stops me from staying in my PJs all day. If I'm dressed it is easier for me to leave the house and I am more motivated to do things around the house and garden.
The 5 minute rule also helps me as I lake motivation and energy due to the medication I'm on.
Thank u Cass for all the helpful tips, inspiration and laughs u have given me over the years. I really appreciate it.❤
This (Fantasia party) sounds exactly like the kind of mistake I would make. 🤣 And this is why I love you!
I love the DIY Solo cups ornament keeper in your bins! Great idea I will certainly copy 😁👍
I ❤ the 5 minutes motto!
Now I keep telling myself 5 minutes only that all the time. You can do it!!! Xx
I watch Kimmy from she's in her apron all the time earlier today she made a comment about Jordan Page's channel and about buying one product for now and two for later in order to make a stockpile. I really like how all the people that I watch on TH-cam all watch each other and know each other and share each other's videos it's really nice to see that kind of fellowship
You are a great motivator too, Cas. I've already taken down my Christmas decorations, but while playing this video I sorted out underneath my kitchen sink. Thank you. Five minutes DOES matter. :: OMG! Burst out laughing at you vacuuming the top of the table and sideboard. I though I was the only one :) :: I bet getting to the party and realising your error wasn't the most awkward moment. I think the most awkward moment would've been seeing him for the first time at work the next time.
Omg. Why ask? I would have assumed the very same thing. I also went right over and bought a blue dress!
Cas! I feel like you crawled into my head. This is EXACTLY my thought process: “ I can’t DO anything because I have to clean the house and I don’t wanna clean the house so I do NOTHING!
What incredibly good advice! You are rockin’ it this year!!
So fun to see the lemon dress in action! And holy crap, that story at the end -- too funny!!
I have two baskets of clothes I need to fold and put away, two more loads that need to be taken down from the washing line and fold and put away, another load to hang on the clothes line and another load that needs to be put in the washing machine. I'm still in my robe but I just got a whole load of motivation from watching this video. Thanks for this!
You are something else! Love You to pieces, Unicorn sister. You are so unique, never change. I struggle with depression and anxiety so I know the feeling. Cleaning motivation videos do help, and listening to music or standup comedy. And I wear an apron, too during cleaning. Thank You for your videos and funny stories. Greetings from Hungary ❤️🕊️🍀🇭🇺 (It's so cool that your Grandfather was from my country.)
First, I suffer from depression & with Covid, my house/1st floor apt is more than a reck & a disgrace!! Your inspiration helped me find at least 5 minutes to clean something, eat the frog by doing first what I don't want to do, & the realization of not doing that I'm missing out on what I really like to do & that's organize & do crafts. One can't enjoy crafting if you don't know where your tools & supplies are. So thank you!!😄 Much appreciated!!
Also, I bet you looked fabulous as a Princess Fairy!!😉
I have a Christmas tie 👔 that I tie around my head, Rambo-style, whenever I am cleaning. LOL
That is a FUNNY visual. LOL
@@faithtvonline my son said that, as he was growing up, when he and his friends saw me come out of my room wearing it, they knew that their fun time was over until they cleaned up the house. They were the mess makers so they were the mess cleaners. He's nearly 23 now, but I had the tie on 2 days ago... Thanks to Cass!🤩
For me it is a denim skirt with good pockets.
@@anotherdaywithlorivanhorn3074 Haha! Thanks for sharing.
LOVE it!! What an original idea!
I actually have a tie that I brought with me after my dad passed, it’s just hanging in the closet… Might be an idea! My vacuuming motivation tie?!
Also when I put away my Christmas decor this time, I cleaned out the Christmas cabinet and realized I should clean out the whole closet I keep it in! Its true that the hardest part is getting started. Once you start, its like you keep going. It feels sooo good!
I love your stories! Makes me feel at least I’m not the only one.
Love that you say borrow motivation. I just put you on to listen to while I fold the laundry that was blocking the doorway to the room that I am always trying to declutter.
Your next book should be called 'thank you for staying to the end' and be a collection of your mad, bad and embarrassing stories.
Thanks, you never cease to amaze me with how you just figure things out. A changed psychologist named BJ Fogg from Stanford says a lot of the same things you mentioned. Im still amazed with how you figured out the different organization styles. It's helped me tremendously.
I love your honesty, we are all so tired after Xmas. I do my housework this way, get out of bed, put on dressing gown, clean kitchen, vacuum kitchen and hallway, wash kitchen and hallway floor, and then go and have my shower and get dressed. I am constantly being caught in my dressing gown by my post man, bin men etc, but this works for me.
My CHRISTMAS Tree is still up and I don’t have a cute robe!!! Boy!!! I needed this!!!!!
I keep doing tiny tasks, like a drawer, or an area of my closet, under my sink....anything....and just write them down to keep track of what ive accomplished, and just keep picking away!!!!!
Hello how are you doing today ❣️
Oh my! I thought you were going to say it was Fantasia the American Idol winner! I would have never guessed that was what type of party it was! 😲🤪☺️
Hi Cass! I seldom comment cause I watch the videos on TV. Just want you to know that you are NOT weird at all... you are different and you are special because you make us feel special and motivated. Your stories are the ones we can all relate to. You help us to laugh at our embarrassments and awkwardness. Thank you so much 🙏🙏... sending you loads of love and good wishes from India ❤️❤️❤️
This has been me all day. I have just been crying over the simplest things. I feel like I cannot do anything.
Oh no! I know that feeling. Don't worry You can do anything! Wipe away those tears, make yourself a tea or a coffee and just start with the 5 min rule. Big virtual hugs from me to you! 🤗🤗
Yep me too.
And me too 🤗
Give yourself grace to do what you can, when you can. We are living through some crazy times right now and the world is topsy turvy. Cry it all out and then try the 5 Minute trick. I hope your spirits rise soon!
Me too. My husband almost died on Thanksgiving night from heart failure due to strep pneumonia and sepsis. He's been recovering at home since just before Christmas. Its a miracle he's better now. We've been living like hermits until recently because covid would have finished him off for sure. Things are so much better, but I feel like all the stress of the past few months has caught up with me. I'm "out of sinc" with the universe this week, if that makes sense to anyone. My motivation has taken a nose dive. This video came at a perfect time. Five minutes it is!
So grateful for fellow You Tubers and their support. Thank you.
Cas, I have been watching your channel for about a year now and slowly but surely I am getting around sorting my "piles" of clutter. I just want to say thank you so much! I'm just left with my office/craft space and I think I can do it in about 2 months (slowly but surely). I'm not a master of organising like yourself, but I like what's working for me. Looking forward to more videos 🥰🙏💖
I love you so much! That story at the end was EVERYTHING!💕🥰🤣
Hi Gwen
Hello how are you doing today ❣️
I'm borrowing your mantra for the year. And borrowing motivation!
Suggestion - when garbage bags fail you can use an inexpensive shower curtain & bungee cords (or tape). It nicely wraps & protects your tree.
Hello how are you doing today ❣️
I have been spending at least just 5 minutes and so much gets done!! And haha, what a date!!!
Thank you for inspiring me to get off the couch and declutter my home. I brought a box to the thrift store on Monday and have a dozen narrow mouth canning jars that I'm giving to a friend. Bonus? She'll give me a jar or two of her homemade salsa. It's a win win situation.
Cass! With that dress, you’re back to being my most favourite TH-camr of all time!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
The red Solo cups to hold ornaments is a BRILLIANT idea!!!!
Freaking DEAD. “Fantasia Party” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 love you girl
Oh dear on the party! Your lemon 🍋 dress is super cute! You are too funny girl with your cleaning. I still haven’t figured out what clutter bug I am...I have decluttered most all of my house (just not my sewing room) and that room needs organizing soon 😀🌺☃️
As I'm scrolling through TH-cam procrastinating. 🤷♀️
Me too. 🤦♀️
Same - and the added irony is I'm procrastinating on making a youtube video..... lol
@@MySemiSortedLife hahahahahaha
Lol! Saaaame.
Yup ✋
I still haven't taken my Christmas decor down at home or at work. Thanks for motivated me to do that today.
I laughed so hard when you vacuumed the table. I feel like doing that after dinner with a two year old and a three year old 🤦♀️
I vacuum the stove and countertops before I wipe them down, unless they are wet. It just makes cleaning easier.
@@lieselemay Vacuum. The. Stove. Mind blown! I’m doing this from now on!
@@ThKiwi 😁
I don’t know, I don’t think I want greasy gummy food in my vacuum, though.
@@cynthiafisher9907 I clean my vacuum pretty regularly to keep the seals in good shape and have never noticed it being an issue. The crumbs get covered in dust pretty quick.
I only discovered you about a week ago and already you've made such a huge positive difference in my butterfly life! You making it okay to have everything out where i can see it is REVOLUTIONARY!! I'm about 40% of the way through clearing out my space from complete chaos for, what i believe will be the last time... like this anyway. I owe that to you and it is HUGE!! Everytime i have tried in the past i literally cannot find anything when I'm done and I've just felt utterly defeated -- now i have a path to organization that i believe i WILL be able to maintain. You have made it possible for me to believe in myself on this for the first time ever! And I'm starting to stop myself from beating myself up about my space being so bad which i am realizing IS what has zapped my motivation all these years (55 and ready to organize!). Let me know if you want some INSANE butterfly before and after photos? You're a fabulous human being!! Thank you for shining your light like a beacon so i could find you!💜💜💜
I’ve never heard of that kind of party. It does sound like a Disney party.
Motivation to overcome procrastination is huge. Five minutes is doable. So helpful. 💕
I had a crazy day but you made me laugh so hard 😂 I have been recently doing 5 minutes for tasks I dread and it really works ! It makes you at least get started. Thank you so much for your inspiring and motivating videos , and the laughs . 😄
Never have I been this happy to have stayed to the end of the video. 🤣Love your authenticity. 🌞
Your story is so cute! I love the fairy princess! Honestly, I would have thought the same, Fantasia sounds like a Disney themed party and would have been a great ice breaker if it was legit
Thankyou Cas ! I always used to make a point of doing something I didn't want to, every day. First thing. Done and gone, it was good. Thanks for sharing your moment !
You fighting with that tree was everything 🤣🤣
Omg the Fantasia party story had me laughing so hard 🤣🤣
I do borrow motivation, and thank you for lending me yours!
I also love Kimmy She's In Her Apron!!!! My beloved grandmother always put on an apron while cooking and cleaning, I have aprons and "dress like Gramma" while cleaning, although Gramma would NEVER be caught in jeans and a T-shirt, oh no -- a blouse, skirt, hose, and heels daily for that lady 🤣 Kimmy provides reinforcement that I've got my apron on, it's time to take care of my home, my cats, and my family.
Another source for me is the FlyLady. I'm grateful for her home blessing hour and the freedom to sometimes leave "perfect" in the trash can. Life changing!!
Thank you, Cas ❤
Motivation is exactly what I need today. God do I need it.
Thank you so much for the "Five Minutes Matters". It makes more sense than anything else I have ever heard. I can do this - five minutes at a time.
Or we can listen to you Cass!!! To motivate us!!! 💯❤💖❤
That exactly why I'm here right now looking for motivation to declutter my bedroom.
YES!!! @ClutterBug The way I have found to get through kitchen cleanup after dinner is to set my iPad on my plant shelf up behind my sink, put in my earphones and watch my fave youtubers, you and Dawn @theminimalmom and a few others! It gets me through with a smile on my face!😁
I REALLY need this right now! So timely! :)
I am so glad I don’t get involved in decorating for holidays. I love your lemon dress. It’s so pretty. Bright and happy.
Brian Tracy has a book Eat the Frog, or something similar.
Yes, great book. He based it on the Mark Twain quote.
Hi Diana
You looked like June Cleaver from Leave it to Beaver. Only she never wore lemons on her dress. 😊 My most embarrassing costume was back in the 60s when paper dresses were all the rage (yes, it was a real thing). I made myself a dress out of crepe paper (big mistake). The dress started falling apart halfway through the costume party. Fortunately, I had on tights and a turtleneck underneath. But I still felt sorta naked. 😏
Hello how are you doing today ❣️
You must be reading my mind! I have had my bath at 4:00 pm and in bed in my bathrobe! I was just praying that God would help me. I have so much to do; but can't find the starting fuel! I so needed this! Thanks also for being so honest! That really helps!
May the Lord bless and protect you and your family this year!
Love your stories at the end! They always seem like something I would do! Lol
My husband and I were just talking about taking our tree down this weekend. He’s like “well we can’t do it on Saturday because the Colt’s game is on!” 🤦🏼♀️ lol. Sunday it is!
🙋♀️Colts fan here!! I get it🤣🤣
@@christyb7455 and Pacer game Saturday night! You see where our priorities are! Lol
We need to take down our Christmas stuff, too, and our game is also on Saturday (Washington)! 😃 If you are a woman who likes football, please check out the Spikes & Heels channel here on TH-cam. It's run by two women who love the game!
@@lisadearing5960 😂I don't even try to get stuff done during this time of year!!
@@faithtvonline I'll check them out! Thank you. I'll say good luck to your team since they aren't playing mine😂
I spent the last 2 days working through your "10 things to De-clutter in the Kitchen" video -- that was great! Some I had done recently, like mugs, but place mats, baking dishes... wow! What a difference to know what is in all my cupboards.
😂😂😂😂😂 I would have dressed up like a hippo in a tutu for that party. 😂😂😂😂😂 Oh my goodness! I never heard that story! Your life is awesome. 😎
It really makes a difference. My son REALLY struggles with following instruction, wanting to try, or follow through. Instead of making it punishable I started counting down from 5. Sometimes I'd turn it into a fun rhyme. "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, this is how we get it done." Or "cleaning your room can be so much fun." And now that he's older he will say. Ok, I just need 5 second to get moving. There's something about 5. Second, minutes... it's long enough to change a thought, or long enough to make a difference.
Oh my goodness, such a funny story. That’s some thing that definitely would’ve happened to me! Naïve at its finest!
I used to live in my pjs! Even with carpooling the kids. Now even just putting on leggings and a top different from my pjs(and making my bed everyday) changes my entire mood! It’s crazy to think that just making your bed and changing out of your pjs can change your entire day but it does! I’m proof for sure and I’m 41! It’s never too late to change your routine. My days are better just from those two things....and doing my dishes “every” night!
Omg first viewer 😅that’s when you know you need motivation!
Oh my gosh, I totally wouldn't have known what a Fantasia party was either. You totally made me smile with your story. I love all your videos, but the end of your videos is always worth sticking around for.
I love that dress- I'm a big fan of the house dress in general, though. It's a one-piece outfit (zero effort- taking the pyjamas off is harder!) but it 100% looks like you tried 👍
I really love you sign " and Together " that is so BEAUTIFUL . I am going to write my own statement and Frame it. Thank you for the Idea.
Dang it, you’ve been spying on me. Been in a funk for a few days. Husband is on deployment number “I lost track” and no ambition to clean.
Sending hugs. I remember those days. Be good to yourself, sweetheart.
Thank you.
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I was 3 minutes into your video, stopped watching you, and did a 5 minute. It worked surprisingly pleasant!
Thank you,
Stefanie
I really needed that laugh. Thank you! I started giggling as soon as you mentioned Fantasia Party remembering what those were.
Oh I love you so much! I love that you show the no- so- pinterest- worthy parts with us. It makes you even more relatable!
Lol "even if your tree attacked you"
Okay, I’m back watching this for borrowed motivation. 🤦🏻♀️ I’ve been motivated for 3 days but not feeling it today. Now, I am. Thanks AGAIN Cas!
I *needed* this so badly!
BEST video ever! So speaks to me. Have not been out of my nightie for all of January!!!