Megan Blakelie • Simple Living + Cottage Style
Megan Blakelie • Simple Living + Cottage Style
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Low income Christmas WITH KIDS
December is exciting and fun - especially with kids! But it can be easy to feel like a low income Christmas just won't compare to all the world has to offer. Unlock the secret to a sweet and special Christmas with me, as we discuss some simple ways to create core memories this season.
Jesse Tree Ornaments: www.etsy.com/listing/478902996/jesse-tree-ornaments-printable?ref=yr_purchases
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Simple Christmas
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00:00 Introduction
02:51 Decorating
05:18 Hot Cocoa Bar
06:47 Books
09:03 Devotional
10:11 Jesse Tree
12:40 December Basket
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Відео

a simple thanksgiving weekend with us + prepping for December.
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Thanksgiving is one of the most simple and significant holidays for families in the USA. Join us for a simple thanksgiving weekend as we cook, practice old traditions and prep for the new ones to come this December. www.meganblakelie.com •••••••• Slow November Simple Living Lifestyle Fall Homemaking Low Income Household •••••••• Be sure to subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss out...
single income Christmas decorations (from a non-minimalist)
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In today's video we are decking the halls and talking about how we handle single income Christmas decorations. In a very heavy, consumer society it can be difficult to establish boundaries, especially when you are not at all a minimalist like myself! Hopefully some of these ideas will help, if you find yourself in the same situation. As always, so glad you're here! www.meganblakelie.com •••••••...
5 sacrifices we make to be single income.
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Today I am sharing some of our sacrifices (lifestyle choices) that allow us to be a single income household. Some are big and some are more about small, daily disciplines. I'm so glad you're here! www.meganblakelie.com •••••••• Slow November Simple Living Lifestyle Fall Homemaking Low Income Household •••••••• Be sure to subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss out 🔔 Also please like...
you (homemaker) need rest too // Christmas crafts, recent happenings + more
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You (homemaker) need rest too. Our bodies are going to get their rest - whether we give it to them willingly or it is forced upon us. Come along today for some cozy, Christmas crafts as I recover from the cost of not resting well. www.meganblakelie.com •••••••• Slow November Simple Living Lifestyle Fall Homemaking Christmas Crafts •••••••• Be sure to subscribe & turn on notifications so you don...
a month of meals for our family of 4 + how we store them.
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Month of meals for our family of 4. Figuring out the meals, making the list, buying the groceries - then figuring out where to put them! These are the things I hope to simplify, both in my own life and in yours. Come along as I share how we prep for a month of meals for our family of 4. www.meganblakelie.com/november-meal-plan •••••••• Slow November Simple Living Lifestyle Fall Homemaking Kitch...
🌟 fall leaves and christmas trees + an exciting announcement 🌟
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Fall leaves and Christmas trees! My family left me home alone for a night and it turned into this. I'm so glad you could join me today as we put up some Christmas trees, take a sunrise drive through the mountains and relearn the discipline of rest. Don't forget to check this out: www.meganblakelie.com And this too! www.pinterest.com/meganblakelie_/ Here's what I listened to on my peaceful, sunr...
fun + cozy cottage weekend with us 🎃 DIY fall porch decor, the fair and more
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#homemaking #fall #vlog Taking it easy this week as we invite you to enjoy a fun cozy cottage weekend with us. Enjoy glimpses of the fair with us, cozy Saturday breakfast as a family and dressing up our porch for fall. The best weekends are the ones where fun meets cozy. •••••••• October Days Simple Living Lifestyle Fall Homemaking Fall Porch Decor •••••••• Be sure to subscribe & turn on notifi...
a fall filled weekend with kids 🍎🍂 exploring North Georgia's apple capital
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#homemaking #fall #vlog Join us for a weekend of fall activities! They're not always easy at this age - but I am learning to fully enjoy every part of this season with my kids. They are precious and life is too. •••••••• Vlogtober October Days Simple Living Lifestyle Fall Homemaking Weekend with Kids •••••••• Be sure to subscribe & turn on notifications so you don’t miss out 🔔 Also please like ...
motherhood + teaching our kids to know God's voice.
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#homemaking #fall #vlog #faith Teaching Kids to Know God's Voice Sitting in some slow progress, still waiting for it to feel like fall and watching more of the world spin into calamity each day. If you can't tell, my heart has been struggling a little lately - but I'm excited to share with you my peace in the midst of the storm. And how I'm teaching my kids to know God's voice so they can have ...
the perfect recipe for a simple october 🍁
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#homemaking #fall #vlog #fallidays We are settling into a simple October here at the cottage and focused on being present for this season - this season of the year and this season of life. The pumpkin patches, the apple farms and the fall festivals will all be waiting for us when the time comes. As for now, I am turning my attention inward to the sweet, simple niceties of autumn. Join me in mak...
the last days of september 🍯 making honey drops and refreshing our living room
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#homemaking #fall #vlog Continue to declutter and cozy up this cottage with me as we enjoy the last days of September together. I am finding joy as I remember/remind myself what things are eternal and which are temporary. There is much good to be done by us in this season, but there is also a sweet relief that it does not ALL have to be done by us. Tea recipe herb information HERE: ua-cam.com/v...
sweet september weekends 🍂 cozy baking, elderberry syrup & decluttering
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sweet september weekends 🍂 cozy baking, elderberry syrup & decluttering
welcoming fall to our north georgia cottage 🍂
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welcoming fall to our north georgia cottage 🍂
early fall homemaking around our cottage 🍂 cozy fall bedroom, sourdough & more
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early fall homemaking around our cottage 🍂 cozy fall bedroom, sourdough & more
creating miss honey's classroom 🍎
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creating miss honey's classroom 🍎
simple back to school rhythms.
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simple back to school rhythms.
stuck in the mundane.
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stuck in the mundane.
exactly what I needed to hear. TOY ORGANIZATION IDEAS 🧸🩰
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exactly what I needed to hear. TOY ORGANIZATION IDEAS 🧸🩰
a simple summer in our North Georgia cottage.
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a simple summer in our North Georgia cottage.
a little slice of heaven. home date night 🕯️
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a little slice of heaven. home date night 🕯️
non-aesthetic closet transformation.
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non-aesthetic closet transformation.
life update + making a sewing corner.
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life update making a sewing corner.
how we make it on a single income.
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how we make it on a single income.
Summer evenings in our home 🏡
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Summer evenings in our home 🏡
Finding our summer rhythm 🍃
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Finding our summer rhythm 🍃
Finally Finished!!! Garden Install Phase 3
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Finally Finished!!! Garden Install Phase 3
Spring Weekend Series: Gardening, T-Ball & Sunday Reset | VLOG
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Spring Weekend Series: Gardening, T-Ball & Sunday Reset | VLOG
A Lighthearted Weekend with Us 🌸 Amish Market, Garden Phase I & More
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A Lighthearted Weekend with Us 🌸 Amish Market, Garden Phase I & More
We need to have a little chat...
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We need to have a little chat...

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Bridget-k9b
    @Bridget-k9b День тому

    So nice!🩵❄️🩵❄️

  • @Bridget-k9b
    @Bridget-k9b День тому

    🩵❄️🩵❄️

  • @sarahmc8309
    @sarahmc8309 2 дні тому

    As single person and have a child .i would live the choice to stay at home but get no income if u did .i work full time 3 days but do mental hours in 3 days and that’s my single income .i have one child as couldn’t afford anymore I mean as in have buy more food or clothes or things like that for them ! No stuff like holidays or car ( can’t drive don’t have one lol have a bike and use public transportation in my country only ! But I make do just about in single income as social care worker .not great money but it will do for time being

  • @thelifeofgrandmaoffour7315
    @thelifeofgrandmaoffour7315 3 дні тому

    Omg! Those handmade stocking tags are gorgeous😍 now i want to make them for my grandbabies, can you tell me the things i need to start them please, ive never done nothing like that😊

  • @thelifeofgrandmaoffour7315
    @thelifeofgrandmaoffour7315 3 дні тому

    This was such a encouraging lovely video, it helped me to comm my inner peace, because i been feeling a little sad, depressed because I'm not able to gifted my little ones this year. Thank you for sharing so much positively 🤍✨️✨️✨️🫶

  • @thelifeofgrandmaoffour7315
    @thelifeofgrandmaoffour7315 3 дні тому

    Love how you incorporate Jesus into your kids and platform ❤ imnow your new subscriber ...thank you for sharing these lovely ideas😇🫶

  • @trashflea1
    @trashflea1 3 дні тому

    UA-cam is not considered income? I would consider it a work from home position that may not pay a lot for some but it's a pretty decent income source for many influencers. So it's supplemental income. I think most homemakers can do little hustles from home to lighten the financial load and to create abundance. Just my 2 cents! Keep on keeping on.

  • @sarahthompson7851
    @sarahthompson7851 4 дні тому

    You’ve inspired me to make a hot cocoa bar! I’m so enjoying it!

  • @Jss766
    @Jss766 4 дні тому

    We give our child a bible book along with stocking on Christmas eve. We don't do santa.

  • @user-qh5ic7hy7p
    @user-qh5ic7hy7p 4 дні тому

    Lovely ideas! My girls love hot cocoa. I make it by the mug full. I mix 1 T cocoa with 2 T sugar, pinch of salt , 1/4 t vanilla ( or leave it out if you don't have it) with a few tablespoons of hot water to make a smooth chocolate syrup. Add 1 cup of hot milk and stir and enjoy! 🎄🎄🎄

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 4 дні тому

      Thank you so much for this recipe! We will have to try it soon ☕️❄️

  • @Anne-sr2xx
    @Anne-sr2xx 5 днів тому

    Hi, is your cup from Stanley? I hope it’s not because I like the look of it but i’m not willing to spend that much. Do you mind sharing where it’s from? 😊

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 5 днів тому

      No this one was a white elephant gift at Christmas. Not sure where it came from but it isn't Stanley! I have gotten dupes off temu before though that I liked. Just don't run the straw through the dishwasher haha I learned the hard way!

  • @kelseydonohoo8714
    @kelseydonohoo8714 5 днів тому

    If only everyone utilized these ideas consumerism wouldn’t be as big of a problem

  • @thesearethedays9398
    @thesearethedays9398 6 днів тому

    God bless you and your family this Christmas ❤

  • @Cookingwithapril
    @Cookingwithapril 7 днів тому

    I love the ideas that you have. I am new to your channel. Also now a new friend. Can’t wait to see more of your videos. ❤❤❤

  • @annettealvizo6109
    @annettealvizo6109 7 днів тому

    How much do you spend for groceries?

  • @PrincessKryssiQT
    @PrincessKryssiQT 8 днів тому

    Love this. Just something of interest for those of you who celebrate Advent and who have kids and want to have safe candles, they make battery flameless Advent candles for Advent wreaths.

  • @TheFamilyCapsule
    @TheFamilyCapsule 8 днів тому

    Oh gawd she said “90s vintage”I think I just realized I’m old 😮

  • @Yarnfairy87
    @Yarnfairy87 8 днів тому

    Oh my God. Grandma at heart, vintage 90s! The 90s for me doesn't say Grandma to me! I was born late 80s, so 70s av earlier says Grandma for me. I mean, I'm Grandma at heart too, but 90s says childhood for me. I just felt so old when you said that. 😂 Oh lord. I'm that age now. Oh well. I'm still watching your video, but I love it! We're one income and I'm trying to figure out how to make Christmas big without spending a ton. Thanks!❤

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 8 днів тому

      Hahaha this made me laugh! I was born in '94 so it kinda says childhood for me too. Apparently the kids call that vintage these days though 🤣🤣 either way, I love it!!

  • @friendlyfeathers7641
    @friendlyfeathers7641 9 днів тому

    Excellent idea with wrapping thee books. I wish that had occurred to me 30 years ago !😂

  • @Shelfaroundthecorner
    @Shelfaroundthecorner 9 днів тому

    I think wrapping the books you already have is great because young children do like new, novel things but they also love the familiar! If they like something, they will ask for it over and over again. I put some familiar items in my baby’s Easter basket and he loved recognizing them!

  • @Bridget-k9b
    @Bridget-k9b 9 днів тому

    Hello, Megan nice video, I’am one of your new subscriber’s!🫶🏽✨🌻

  • @mimiwhite5762
    @mimiwhite5762 9 днів тому

    👍👍❤️

  • @theluckydandelion
    @theluckydandelion 9 днів тому

    My baby watched this video with me and can't stop smiling at your face. 🥹 She really likes watching you!

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 9 днів тому

      How sweet! Bring on all the baby viewers 💗🥰

  • @carolineholly7996
    @carolineholly7996 10 днів тому

    Did I miss the video where you put the girls in the same room again?

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 9 днів тому

      No! But I love that you've been here long enough to remember my previous effort 😅 this is a slow process of moving our 2 year old to a big girl bed. She still has the crib in her own room but is playing around with "slumber parties" in here.. I'm hoping it will stick this time!! 🙏

  • @moriahthompson9958
    @moriahthompson9958 10 днів тому

    Great video! I absolutely love your spice jars- did you thrift those or do you have a link you could share?

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 10 днів тому

      Thank you! They were thrifted. I get asked that question often ❤️

  • @brendahowell5946
    @brendahowell5946 10 днів тому

    Have two aprons when you bake or cook with the girls . They will have one to treasure with all the memories of baking with you for years to come

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 10 днів тому

      I love that idea! Such a sweet sentiment. ❤️

    • @bn5202
      @bn5202 7 днів тому

      A thought.... Every year when you bake with your kids....hand write a copy of the recipes for each child..... , and find a new treat each year to try....put the recipes in a photo album with pics of you all baking together sprinkled throughout.....then when theyre older and starting out on their own give them each an album❤

  • @brendahowell5946
    @brendahowell5946 10 днів тому

    This is what kids will remember! Not needless toys Memories are priceless

  • @AstronomicalLearners
    @AstronomicalLearners 10 днів тому

    Yup this is me this year. Low income. High quality

  • @mimiwhite5762
    @mimiwhite5762 11 днів тому

    Living room is beautiful! 👍👍❤️

  • @janetmorgan9728
    @janetmorgan9728 11 днів тому

    I so agree about making sure there is decor in the little one's rooms! They love it so much❤. we always have little dollar tree christmas trees with cheep little strings of fairy lights that act as night lights in the kids rooms during the season. They love that they can decorate them as they like and make little ornaments for them and rearrange as they please!

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 10 днів тому

      Love that! So special!

    • @christines2787
      @christines2787 8 днів тому

      We made a paper Christmas tree out of construction paper and put it in the hall. We cut out ornaments in different shapes and our daughter spent hours decorating it over and over. We put 24 "gifts" under it, also on the wall, and she removed one each night. They always had the name of the book we would read at bedtime, and a snack coupon for a cookie, or eggnog, popcorn whatever. She played with that tree until Easter.

  • @holleyclark234
    @holleyclark234 11 днів тому

    Great ideas regardless of income. I love the idea of the Jesse Tree and the wrapped books every night. We celebrate advent so you can also read a Chapter out of luke every night in December leading up to Christmas. We read about the real Saint Nicholas and the true meaning of gift giving on December 5th and do candy in shoes on December 6th for Saint Nicholas Day. I really hope to teach our children that Christmas is more than about stuff but about relationships and Jesus. Thanks for your ideas.

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 10 днів тому

      Oh yes, I've heard of reading a chapter every day but not personally done it yet. Love that so much!!

  • @inacecilia
    @inacecilia 11 днів тому

    We do the wrapped books too! I loved everything you said. It’s so true: it’s the little things and the simple moments spending time together that matter. Your girls are being taught at an early age, so it will definitely continue to bear fruits as they get older!

  • @galegreen3203
    @galegreen3203 11 днів тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @mamajessiej
    @mamajessiej 11 днів тому

    I love their room decor! I agree. Christmas is so fun to go big with decor :)

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 10 днів тому

      Thank you! Their excitement makes it all worth it ❤️

  • @Joshua24-15Home
    @Joshua24-15Home 16 днів тому

    6 to 7 years ago, we discovered that we could do all of the cooking the day *before* Thanksgiving! GAME CHANGER! We weren't exhausted from cooking and got the kitchen cleaned up. On Thanksgiving Day, we heated the food up and then relaxed after eating (I also switched to paper plates and foil pans, so clean up is a breeze!)

  • @tessab.2065
    @tessab.2065 16 днів тому

    My husband and I are empty nesters now, but I remember what a blessing it was for him to bring home a deer or two each year when the kids were home.

  • @SarahsAtticOfTreasures
    @SarahsAtticOfTreasures 16 днів тому

    Happy Thanksgiving weekend and first Sunday in Advent. Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving .

  • @mrsdaisymama
    @mrsdaisymama 18 днів тому

    This was such a beautiful and encouraging video. I really appreciate your perspective on Christmas and decorations. This is my first year as a mom where my toddler understands Christmas and is excited about it, which gets me excited! I’m usually not much of a decor/consumer person BUT I’ll admit this year feels different 😅 I’m going to be wrapping some of our frames with Christmas paper! New subscriber and looking forward to more videos ❤

  • @tessab.2065
    @tessab.2065 19 днів тому

    Everything looks beautiful! I loved your little girl sitting by Santa and chuckling. Precious. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @SundayswithMimi
    @SundayswithMimi 19 днів тому

    Oh yes The Little House books. I read the series every year. I love the simplicity and hard work shown in the books.

  • @BamaGirl978
    @BamaGirl978 21 день тому

    The apple pie looks amazing! Maybe you can share the recipe on your blog! North Georgia is one of my favorite places! Your girls are adorable 🥰! Thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 19 днів тому

      Thank you so much! We have family in Abbeville ❤ maybe I will share the pie recipe soon on the blog, though it is not my own so it would be looped in with other seasonal favorites!

  • @asianangel5400
    @asianangel5400 21 день тому

    I agree 100% lifestyle swaps are a much more accurate term.

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 19 днів тому

      Yes glad it's not just me being too detail-oriented! 😂

  • @Aheartforhomemaking274
    @Aheartforhomemaking274 21 день тому

    Super helpful xx I’m a full time working mum at the moment. Heart is with my family / home ❤

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 19 днів тому

      It can be tough to balance, but I'm sure you're doing amazing! 💖

  • @hannahselin2811
    @hannahselin2811 21 день тому

    Fellow North Georgian here! Just found your channel and absolutely love your content. My husband and I want to do this once we have children, but have been implementing these things for a while now in order to prepare. Especially #5 - anything we can diy, we diy :) God bless 🤍

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 19 днів тому

      Hi neighbor! So glad we've crossed paths 🙂 we had so many fun DIY home projects in our pre-kids era. Lots of fun memories! Enjoy!

  • @DianaLopez-do2rl
    @DianaLopez-do2rl 22 дні тому

    Hello!!, I think is a great example of sustainable life, is a integral life with spiritual, love, nature, family... I hope more poeple enroll on that... 🎉

  • @asapasiafury4100
    @asapasiafury4100 22 дні тому

    God bless your family! First viewer, we are also trying to figure out where the Good Lord wants us to move. Were not sure (praying for an answer) also trying to be deligent with our money, I LOVE your content, question, which nails did you use,also,how did you know where to move? Thank you kindly for your answer 🤗

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 22 дні тому

      Thank you for being here! I use tge kiss brand nails, always with glue (even if they are press on). And we moved back to where my husband grew up, so half or family was already here. It is also a rural area where kids can be kids with a low cost of living, so we had a lot of peace about it!

  • @mollydeckman
    @mollydeckman 23 дні тому

    I am such a creative person too! And I have that same problem that sometimes I get so caught up in my creativity that I slack on homemaking tasks. And to top it all off I work full time so it is a lot to try and balance. I’ve come to accept that I will have great days where I’m thriving everywhere and then not so great days where I feel like I am behind on everything. It’s just an ebb and flow journey!

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 22 дні тому

      Yes absolutely! It can be such a challenge.. ESPECIALLY working full time. You're doing great though, I'm sure!!

  • @alabamatrixie7379
    @alabamatrixie7379 23 дні тому

    Your house is full of tons of stuff so im guessing that your single income is pretty good

    • @meganblakelie_
      @meganblakelie_ 22 дні тому

      It's enough for us to make it work! We are certainly blessed by family and i love to thrift. To be honest our income is still below the poverty line in the US, but like i said we are blessed and thankful!

    • @mizg1595
      @mizg1595 19 днів тому

      A smaller income goes a lot further when there’s no debt. Frugal people look for second-hand and save for larger purchases. I’m astonished how many people jump into gatekeeping mode when the topic is low-budget or poverty level homemaking. Low income doesn’t have to equate to shabby and dirty.

    • @sarahmc8309
      @sarahmc8309 2 дні тому

      Mien fulla stuff but when moved to a new home notning and a tight budget get bare basics now for rest the stuff like tv stand and coffee table I will get for free off zero waste sites ! I found a free black brand new long glass table in my apt block couple of weeks ago . Cleaned it up and now added my lamp and looks perfect ! I took free items to save out my grandmothers home too.its amazing what can do when thrift !

  • @jenniferholter7610
    @jenniferholter7610 23 дні тому

    A good reorganize is always great to watch.

  • @taramisu1483
    @taramisu1483 25 днів тому

    I love the first world perspective disclaimer at the beginning ❤ instant subscribe 🥺