I would keep both sets of measuring cups. Sometimes you might be cooking two very different things (like stew and bread) and need measuring cups for each without having to stop to wash and dry them in between.
...I agree... I don't really understand the " no duplicates " thing, because you may well need extra measure cups, ...extra Large Serving Spoons .. etc. I suppose because I'm older, I'm not into all this minimalistic c***Because I grew up in a time where we had plenty of utensils, extras ... for everything we did in the Kitchen, lol.
@@texasstardust6010I think the “no duplicate” thing is mostly for people that don’t cook a lot. There’s no way I could make it with one set of measuring cups & spoons and such. I would be washing them constantly while cooking and baking. I have no time for that!
@@tammypierce3250 ....yes, I agree . I have no time for that, lol...I don't cook " every day " but when I do....I don't want to be washing a measure cup or whatever else I may need, and extra Spatulas. Etc. :)
Steel wool stuffed in holes will stop mice! Watching you declutter motivates me to tackle my own messy drawers. Thank you for sharing scripture - I will never interpret it as narrowly the same anymore😂.
I was going to suggest steel wool. We had to do it underneath our kitchen sink and where are stove is pulled it out and there was a big hole where the electrical cord is put steel wall. We had the sticky traps before we did. It caught two mice and then the steel wall then mouse free forever
Kristen, thank you so much for the video! It was awesome. Most important by steel wool mice cannot chew through it. Any hole you have anywhere in your kitchen under a cupboard on a wall wherever especially in the cabinet in the kitchen you showed us put steel wall. They'll never come back because they can't choose through it. Also. Now this is just my concern because you have little children. But you should not have any of your cleaning products underneath your kitchen sink. Unless you have a lock on the cabinet. Also the cabinet in your dining room where you have medicine that shouldn't be in there either or you can put a lock on that cabinet. Just a thought, just makes me very nervous. Children sometimes don't know and we'll put the wrong thing in their mouth. But other than that great video. Good motivation. Thank you❤
I pulled my small tote of Valentine’s decor from the attic and it was full of mouse droppings and I felt kind of ashamed. Why? I have no idea 😂. Thanks for the mouse solidarity haha.
Steel wool stuffed in holes works so well for keeping mouse out of your cabinets and cupboards!! We found some cracks and holes inside the cabinets and on the back of the cabinets (wall) and it worked!! They can't chew through it and it blocks them from getting into the house.
We live in the country too. We put steel wool in any openings. SPECIFICALLY pack steel wool where any pipes or hoses come in the house under your cabinets in the kitchen, bathroom, etc. That completely solved our issue. You've motivated me to go work on my kitchen! 😊 Plus, PLEASE tell us how you styled your hair for this video.
A tension rod hung under the sink is handy for hanging up your spray bottles. It makes the products easy to reach and frees up the floor space for baskets and bins 👍🏻
Kristin - I have dealt with mice in the past. Now I decant anything that comes in a box from the grocery (crackers, cookies, pasta, etc) in to glass jars. I have had good luck finding glass storage jars with tight fitting lids at thrift stores. I look forward to your weekly videos. You have a precious family and are so real.. God Bless.
Great video! I also live in an old house. We rarely have mice get inside anymore. Plug all your holes with the spray foam insulation wherever possible and stuff wads of steel wool in the other holes. Mice won't chew through steel wool. Keeping all your food in glass jars is also a great idea. You really do have to mouse-proof all your food storage . Glad you are feeling better in your 2nd trimester!
Yes!! And leave some traps set in the garage at all times you can put a brown bag on its side like a tent and slide the trap in so if you catch something you can just closed up the bag and throw it away. We keep traps set up at all times so if one crawls in we catch it immediately.
On your coppers, if you don’t need them in the kitchen,use them in a different part of the house, or repurpose them for Christmas decorations. Copper on the tree is beautiful! ❤
A few things: *Your hair looks especially pretty today. *To organize the cords, use empty toilet paper rolls for the short ones and empty paper towel rolls for the longer ones. Just loop the cord and put inside the empty roll. *If your fridge selves are crooked, then your floor must slant. *You are not the only one with a mess under your sink. Me too! *I also have mice. Living in an old house it is difficult to keep them from sneeking in via cracks. I find peanut butter is good bait on the traps.
Peppermint and cinnamon have helped me get rid of the mouse problem. I put the cinnamon around the inside edge of my cabinets. Peppermint essential oil on cotton balls around the pipes and around door ways. You are glowing ,love your hair❤️
I keep all my salty snack/items in the refrigerator. I learned this trick the first time I visited friends in FL. Everyone down there keeps crackers, chips, etc. in the frig. Keeps the humidity out of them so they do not get stale. Also the varments cannot get to them. Just a HINT FROM NANCY. I am glad I got to see the baby bump finally! So excited for you all!
Oh, Kristen, we've been through it with mice, too! All the recommendations for steel wool are right on target and will keep them out. The worst mess we ever cleaned up was at our daughter's 1800's house in the heart of the city!! She was young (23 when she bought it and inexperienced with many house owning issues). With a wide variety of obligations and work responsibilities, we told her we'd manage/clean the mess during one of our weekend visits. What an undertaking!! Those mice had partied big-time!!! Our Kristen was ever so thankful that her Dad found the access holes and stuffed 'em! She had two cats at the time, but they sure were not up to snuff catching!!! Now, when our oldest son and d-i-l lived in a very old house in the heart of a lovely village, their cats would catch whatever mice came in!! I'll never forget our dear d-i-l freaking when putting her boot on, only to find a mouse carcass in it!!! Yikes!! Our youngest son and d-i-l have dealt with it, too, especially when they temporarily lived with her folks in an 1800's house in the country!! We, too lived in the country, a new house we built, that also was invaded by one or two that we had to track down entry from outside!! Break out the steel wool again, girl!! It really works, as they cannot chew through it!! Well, enough mouse stories, kiddo! Love all your organizing, decanting of items into glass canisters, etc. Thank you for sharing God's Word so faithfully, really the best part of our days, isn't it? How great is our God!❤️ Loved every minute of our visit and thankful to see you looking well and glowing with baby on the way!💖 And yes, I'd really enjoy shopping hauls with you, too!💯 Sending lots of 🤗🤗🤗❤️🌹❤️
You are looking radiant, I’m glad you are feeling better and have the energy to declutter and clean. It’s all so hard when you’re not feeling well and have no energy. God bless you sweet lady. ❤
Hi Kristen,...im loving your vids!...this happened to me couple yrs ago. Had my set of measuring cups for decades from garage sales and some how 1 cup was missing. Never found it, but thought since i refreshed my kitchen and never had a matching set i would give myself permission to puchased a new set of matching measuring cups and spoons that refect my new kitchen style.its a small 50's kitchen so i only have room for one set. I attached fun, fancy key hooks to my baking cupboard doors with command hooks to organize them. Oh so cute and makes my homemaking heart very happy!
Kristen, I fold my plastic grocery bags in a triangular shape like they fold flags. (Sorry I’m not sure what it’s called). It takes up no space at all really and I reuse mine to put in my small bathroom trash cans. I throw a few folded ones in the bottom and use one as a liner. They work perfectly and don’t take the space under my sink. 😊
Keep both sets of measuring cups, it’s handy to have multiple sets. You are glowing and your hair looks so healthy and beautiful! Give us a tutorial please!
I had mice in my wall! Found where they were coming in from out of the garage. We found the hole and put as much as we could get with the metal chore girl and no more mice,it’s worth a try anyway.
I have always been a "tree hugger" and I am amazed at how many people carry water bottles around everywhere they go. I try very hard not to use plastic. I appreciate you and Josh and what you're doing for our planet and for your body's and your children's bodies! Thank you for another awesome video. I was up at 4:30 this morning and have a huge bag ready to donate to a local thrift shop that I know will not send it to a landfill.❤️
Just a tip. If you have room have a baking drawer to store items you use in baking. The silver measuring would make great scoops. Also i would move out sacks and bags to your mudroom, Paper bags can harbor bugs Great video..
I love the spoon-shaped measuring cups, if you can store them in a cup, or hanging on the wall above the counter I would do that, they look like they would be great to easily grab for any scooping needs. It can feel like too much to have two sets, but sometimes you need multiple measuring cups while baking and it can be such a pain to keep washing them while you're using them
Kristin, I feel your frustration regarding the mice. If you can see the hole they are coming through, plug it with a bunch of steel wool. You can get a big box at the hardware store. It solved our issue with mice getting up from the basement to the kitchen. They don't like steel wool and will not attempt to pass through the barrier. I hope it helps.
I had never seen the silver measuring cups shaped like spoons.Are they antique. I love the colorful copper ones. I also have mouse problems. The glass jars are a great idea! It is refreshing to see someone who is like me. My under the sink is also crazy! I have started using hook to hand some things on the back of the doors. Thanks for sharing.
Both. I have a basket full of measuring cups and spoons. When cooking for the holidays, I can keep cooking without having to stop and wash my only measuring device.
We live in a old farm house, in the middle of the country too and what works to keep mice out of food is to move all food to upper cabinets and anything else to the lower cabinets. Upper cabinets were actually made to keep pest out. mice also love cardboard boxes so we only store stuff in plastic totes with a lid. Makes cleaning so much easier because you’re not down wipe down each item and open container bin. My favorite mouse trap is the bucket trap. Just make sure on the inside to fill it with some type of oil and not water because the oil traps the smell from escaping. Also kid and pets safe. Good luck! Love your kitchen.
Hi Kristen, I have multiple sets of measuring cups and spoons. I keep a cup in my canisters for measuring out that item, like sugar or popcorn for example. I keep multiple sets of spoons just loose in a plastic drawer container so I always have plenty. I've seen so many ladies on UA-cam that have lost their spoons so they can't measure out ingredients. Have a lovely day! ~Angel
You are SO cool about those mice😆I would have freaked completely out if I had mice in my pantry. Thank you for the inspiration, I'm going to declutter a couple of cupboards tomorrow because of you. I've been putting it off too long🤭Be blessed!
I agree with everyone. Your hair looks stunning. And another thing you can do for your fridge that makes it easier to get lazy. Susan's like on the top shelf where you had things behind each other. I did it in my fridge and it just made a world of difference and maybe even on the second shelf below lazy Susan. That way nothing gets stuck in the back. Or you can check the dates for expiration. That works awesome
As for the plastic carrier bags, I get so many with my grocery pick ups. I keep them corralled in a large kitchen bag and then donate to local resale/consignment shops. They appreciate having these for their customers’ purchases.
I grew up in an old farmhouse and my mom was constantly fighting off mice. She would stuff tinfoil in the cracks and that seemed to help tremendously. I just started watching your videos and really enjoy them. Gets me motivated to tackle many projects that have gone undone as life has been quite crazy for me these past 3 years. I enjoy the characteristics of the older homes. Especially country/farmhouse homes. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on organizing.
Ohh Kristen I’m so glad that you had this video today. I have the same problem under my sink, also where I keep my pots and pans is so small and I get discouraged by it. So this is the perfect video that I needed to do mine. Thank you for sharing your real life experiences with us. ❤
I too used steel under our sink and also in my silver ware drawer I would put cotton balls soaked in peppermint. You can also get peppermint plants . If you use essential oils get peppermint oil. Also I got some containers from Dollar Tree and got rid of card board boxes. I would put cereal in containers and get rid of the boxes.I hope some of these things work for you. Loved your honesty and sharing.
Kristen, everyone gets mice that live in the country and we have tried EVERYTHING! Girl they freak me out soooo bad!! LOL I finally was told about the steel wool pads and I use the expanding great stuff in the can to fill the holes. I stretched out the brilliant pads and I also got the stainless steel scrub pads that were like at Dollar Tree. Haven't had them come back through the area since but lawdy I was doing laundry and birdseed came out of nowhere and now I'm back to freaking out again and looking fir the hole! 😅 they are resilient Lil success! I LITERALLY have a talk with the Lord about some of his creature asking why did ya have to make them so nasty and do my nerves so bad! He probably laughs so hard at me!! 😂 hope you have a wonderful and blessed week ahead!!
If you use rags for Mineral Spirits do not store them under your sink. They must be stored in a metal canister because if not they can heat up and combust. We had our cedar siding stained and the guy put the rags in a pile in the garage and they combusted burning our home to the ground. Luckily, it was during the building process so no one was hurt and our belongings were in storage. One more tip, make sure that your homeowners insurance covers housing, rental furniture etc in case of a disaster. It costs a minimal amount yearly but so very worth it!
I have 2 sets of measuring cups and 2 sets of measuring spoons because when I bake I might need 2 for different ingredients. This keeps me from having to stop to wash them until I’m finished and ready to wash everything.
Happy Sunday Kristen, family, and fur baby. Thanks Kristen for the motivation and inspiration. Yes, I was just in the living room speaking with my husband regarding the plan for the week. We will be changing the drapes in the dining room, I will be organizing our China closet, which is a Broyhill and is about 45 yrs old, we bought it new. I declutter 2 to 3 times a year, here in the Burgh, we have the Veterans truck that comes around; all you have to do is go online and pick a date for them to come to your home, let them know an estimate of how many bags or items you are donating. Let them know where you will leave the items, like by the garage, driveway, deck, etc. I use them because if I had to put the items in our car, they would not make it because I would forget to drop off. STTB
I've never come across your channel before this video. Love your personality, your transparency, and how you show the *reality* of living rural! So far I am impressed and look forward to binging on more of your content. God bless!
I keep all the plastic grocery bags in a pop up empty tissue box. I just roll a bag around my finger into a little ball and the box will hold several dozen. Doesn't take up much space. You are doing a good job with everything. Remember to treat yourself with kindness!💟🤗💟🤗💟🤗
You did such an awesome job, Kristen! I used to live in an old farm house so I totally understand your mouse problem. You're on the right track in putting all those tasty edibles into glass storage jars. It is what it is and all you can do is the best you can. I'm proud of your accomplishments in this video!
You have motivated me to get busy. Go to the hardware store and get yourself some fine steel wool. Not the kind with soap ( SOS or Brill). Pack the holes in the cabinets and it will surely prevent the mice from getting thru. I too hate mice and their little droppings! You look so radiant! Spotting that little bump just made me smile! Stay well and many blessing to you!
Hey Kristen! I always look forward to your videos. I am a retired music school teacher and now for fun I help people in my community to declutter/organize their homes for free. Just a simple suggestion. You can pick up a plastic/ceramic tissue cover from a thrift store for $2-3 (the kind that holds the smaller box of tissues) and place it in front of your metal basket that holds rags under your kitchen sink. This cover will hold at least 30 plastic grocery bags! The rest you could donate or recycle. 👍🏻
I loved watching you organize! I've been moving through my house one room/closet at a time. I live in the rural country side too and i can totally relate to the mice problems! Steel wool definitely helps to block off holes, but there are entry points that we don't know of 🤦♀️. We have even had chipmunks living in the attic who left their walnuts behind, lol. I've done the same thing with storing food and snacks in glass or plastic food containers to keep my family safe and the food protected. No matter how many traps we set, they always find a way!
Your positivity is a balm to my soul. I love it that you are so real. Yes other people get mice. Yes most people have under sink storage that looks like your before shots. I’m so thrilled that your family will have a new little addition. The world may not value marriage, motherhood, and babies but our Savior does. Keep on being a light to our world.
In a former house of mine that was a newer build, we had mice even with quarterly extermination. If you live on any kind of acreage or fields near by, there are gonna be mice. Definitely, plug the holes with steel wool. My cats took care of any that made it inside the house. Only bad thing is that they would drop the carcasses at my feet to show me they love me and wanted to feed me. LOL. Thanks for motivating me to continue my annual purge. I was really getting over it but I do need to get going again. You have the most beautiful head of hair I have ever seen.
We live in a refurbished county cottage and began to have a terrible mice infestation. Every kind of mouse trap and still problems. Then we had a snake come in and after my total outrage my husband did finally see where the snake got in because he left be the same place. Mice can get in very very small places. Hubs filled that space with expanding foam and we put out sticky sheets all around kitchen and pantry areas. I started decanting EVERYTHING. Those tiny little critters can chew thru anything. Cracker boxes, rice boxes, heck, they even chewed the bottoms out of our chicken broth cartons. Most of this was going on while I was nursing a broken leg. I am still finding places to be scrubbed. Thru don’t just leave droppings, they pee on everything also. They got into my craft storage cubes and chewed up balls if decorative strings, Instruction booklets, etc etc etc ….. I finally adopted a kitten that our dog had picked out of a feral litter and I don’t think she willl allow any little vermin to share her space. BE VIGILANT.
Measuring cup idea. I collect them at garage sales, and I keep single one in all my dry goods. Lot's of half cups in things like flour, rice. Then I don't have to wash them! And it makes it faster to add ingredients to recipes! I also keep tsp and tbsp in baking soda, and other ingredients I use in smaller quantities.
I agree! I just bought my first set and I’ve never owned better chemical free window cleaner! 🙌 I can’t believe it took me so many years to discover them!
I just love you Kristen. You have inspired this 70 something lady to get busy. I pray that you and your precious family stay happy and safe. Blessings and prayers...
I just watched this and now I’m motivated to do some much needed declutterring. Thanks Kristen! Would love to see an Aldi haul. I would like to shop there more but need some ideas for the best things to get.
Your hair is stunning, keep all the measurements, your so honest with your cabinets and cleaning, yes for an Aldi haul! Great video! We all get mice! Have them now too!
Not only did your video inspire me to declutter, it also encouraged me as I decluttered. ~Love the copper measuring cups… especially with the other copper treasures in your home. I too, love Aldi & also, Sam’s & would love to know what you like most from these stores. Your 🍕🍕🍕from church (🤭) made me smile & the reveal of your toothpaste collection compliments of Josh made me laugh out loud! My prayer is that you are feeling as well as you look! ~So grateful for scripture shared!
Very happy with my blueland detergent. I signed up with just getting the refill since I already had a container to put them in. Very happy with the way it washes my clothes
I would leave the extra measuring cups inside the jars of coffee etc. where they fit, instead of getting rid of them. That way they are still useful, but not cluttering up your drawer. We just organized and purged our lower cabinets in the kitchen. We spent a little bit of money and installed some pull-out stainless organizers from Costco. They slide out fully, hold up to 55 lbs and expand width wise to for your cabinets. I love them! I still have to bend over, but I don’t have to reach into the back of the cabinets. This is what you need for under your sink. Some homeless shelters, etc. will usually welcome donations of full or almost full bottles of cleaning products. I am slowly getting rid of all plastic containers in my pantry, doing the same as you and using sealer jars. I read that older Tupperware is not BPA proof, which is what I was using, hence the switch to glass jars. I have found a lot of larger jars for flour etc. in thrift stores. Sorry for the long read 🫣. Great job on your efforts! 🤗
I would hold on to both sets of measuring cups. I have two sets and comes in handy when your making different things. Love the decluttering videos. I brought a big box to thrift store this week.
Kristen , good day to watch your video .. I’m thinking of selling my house and moving to an apartment , got a lot of belongings to start sorting through. By the way you appear to be glowing , don’t know if you’re just feeling better or if it’s pregnancy itself , but I see joy on your face . You are blessed .🥰💕💕
Use steel wool in any holes mice come in they won’t chew thru that and Amazon bait stations that you put outside your house, fill with bar bait, this has made a world of difference to our country home.
I remember having a junk drawer in my folks house. I have one too and underneath the sink is always a challenge. I tend to be an "out of sight out of mind person.🫤 Thanks for the inspo! Have a blessed week!
Kristen, My mother and I watch you on our tv all the time. But today I had to get on and speak to you. I am a "Retired Navy Wife of 22 years. I have had to deal with mice! Go to the hardware store, get some Steel wool, and spackle. Pull the steel wool apart a bit, and stuff the holes, then spackle. they won't come in, but you must put ALL your food in glass or plastic containers. even if you keep you prepackaged food in a big plastic bin, then the mice will not be able to smell or get to the food. Hope this helps you! love to watch.
When I was a single mom I lived in a very old home, holes around every pipe. So I put steel wool around the pipes and then sprayed expanding foam on top of that. it done the trick. I use to get mice and rat snakes inside, I guess the rat snake was hunting the mice? But filling in any holes also helps weather proof your home too.
Keep both! I have 3 sets of measuring cups and use them all! We got an ultrasonic mouse repellent and it has really helped. It just plugs in to the outlet. We have a cat and dogs and it doesn’t bother them at all.
Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get course steel wool. Stick it in every hole in your house that has the potential for mice to enter. Don’t forget the dishwasher water line. Keep all perishables in a closed bin (plastic or glass). You should see a difference in the mice problem. Love your farm house.
Love the organization, also so appreciate that you have a (what I would call normal) house. I live in a small a frame in the country. Mice are real, having to be creative with small spaces is real. Would love to see an Aldi haul, have thought of going
Hi Kristen, I have been binging your videos nonstop these days! Your videos have given me practical ideas on how to decorate my bare home. I regularly thrift as well. Would you do a video on how to recognize quality products in home goods? Paintings, pottery, china, etc. What brands to look for? How to recognize vintage/antique from knock off? 🤗 Anna
Kristen, the steel wool is great, but if you get one and it sticks around, the STICKY traps are great! I put a little peanut butter in the center of it and a little corn meal to top it off!! Works all the time! We have a cat who will “tell” me if he hears something!! Beautiful, christen!!
Sticky traps are so cruel! I put them out and a mouse got in one, but only his 2 front feet. He got stuck under the stove and we could here him dragging the glue trap around for days and days, especially when I turned the broiler on. He was tortured. A trap is so much more effective and is a quick death.
I would keep both of the measuring cups. You could put the copper ones in your glass container to use a scoop.😮 Your hair is always beautiful but it is super gorgeous in this video. You look like you are feeling better. ❤️
Yes, grocery hauls would be nice. Cleaning other parts of the house would be nice. Morning routine, evening routine, mornings when you all are getting ready for church.
Wow girl your hair looks stunning!
She certainly has gorgeous hair!!!
Those prenatal vitamins!!!
I was thinking the same thing. ❤
I was thinking the same thing as soon as I seen the video.. insane growth. She’s absolutely gorgeous ❤
I came here to say the same thing! Gorgeous!
To level your fridge, there are usually screws / feet on the bottom that you can screw up or down on each corner to help, love your hair!!
I would keep both sets of measuring cups. Sometimes you might be cooking two very different things (like stew and bread) and need measuring cups for each without having to stop to wash and dry them in between.
I agree that it happens often.
...I agree... I don't really understand the " no duplicates " thing, because you may well need extra measure cups, ...extra Large Serving Spoons .. etc. I suppose because I'm older, I'm not into all this minimalistic c***Because I grew up in a time where we had plenty of utensils, extras ... for everything we did in the Kitchen, lol.
You should wipe down stuff under the sink😊
@@texasstardust6010I think the “no duplicate” thing is mostly for people that don’t cook a lot. There’s no way I could make it with one set of measuring cups & spoons and such. I would be washing them constantly while cooking and baking. I have no time for that!
@@tammypierce3250 ....yes, I agree . I have no time for that, lol...I don't cook " every day " but when I do....I don't want to be washing a measure cup or whatever else I may need, and extra Spatulas. Etc. :)
Steel wool stuffed in holes will stop mice! Watching you declutter motivates me to tackle my own messy drawers. Thank you for sharing scripture - I will never interpret it as narrowly the same anymore😂.
I was going to suggest steel wool. We had to do it underneath our kitchen sink and where are stove is pulled it out and there was a big hole where the electrical cord is put steel wall. We had the sticky traps before we did. It caught two mice and then the steel wall then mouse free forever
Kristen, thank you so much for the video! It was awesome. Most important by steel wool mice cannot chew through it. Any hole you have anywhere in your kitchen under a cupboard on a wall wherever especially in the cabinet in the kitchen you showed us put steel wall. They'll never come back because they can't choose through it. Also. Now this is just my concern because you have little children. But you should not have any of your cleaning products underneath your kitchen sink. Unless you have a lock on the cabinet. Also the cabinet in your dining room where you have medicine that shouldn't be in there either or you can put a lock on that cabinet. Just a thought, just makes me very nervous. Children sometimes don't know and we'll put the wrong thing in their mouth. But other than that great video. Good motivation. Thank you❤
I pulled my small tote of Valentine’s decor from the attic and it was full of mouse droppings and I felt kind of ashamed. Why? I have no idea 😂. Thanks for the mouse solidarity haha.
Steel wool stuffed in holes works so well for keeping mouse out of your cabinets and cupboards!! We found some cracks and holes inside the cabinets and on the back of the cabinets (wall) and it worked!! They can't chew through it and it blocks them from getting into the house.
Steel wool is what I was going to suggest. It has worked for us in the past.
We live in the country too. We put steel wool in any openings. SPECIFICALLY pack steel wool where any pipes or hoses come in the house under your cabinets in the kitchen, bathroom, etc.
That completely solved our issue.
You've motivated me to go work on my kitchen! 😊
Plus, PLEASE tell us how you styled your hair for this video.
Thank u for that top..steel wool...who knew
Steel wool! Yes 💯. ANY mouse hole
Yep!
Yessss steel wool!!!
Steel wool! Stuff some in that hole in the pantry too.
A tension rod hung under the sink is handy for hanging up your spray bottles. It makes the products easy to reach and frees up the floor space for baskets and bins 👍🏻
Sweetie. pregnancy is radiant on you! Blessings to you and your family.
Kristin - I have dealt with mice in the past. Now I decant anything that comes in a box from the grocery (crackers, cookies, pasta, etc) in to glass jars. I have had good luck finding glass storage jars with tight fitting lids at thrift stores. I look forward to your weekly videos. You have a precious family and are so real.. God Bless.
Yes this is key! And she needs to shove copper mesh or steel wool into those holes she knows they use
You are absolutely glowing and your hair is so pretty. Glad to see you feeling so well and yourself again!
Try plugging up the mouse entrance with steel wool.
That’s what we’ve always done. Works like a charm!
I was thinking a piece of wood to cover the hole
Great video! I also live in an old house. We rarely have mice get inside anymore. Plug all your holes with the spray foam insulation wherever possible and stuff wads of steel wool in the other holes. Mice won't chew through steel wool. Keeping all your food in glass jars is also a great idea. You really do have to mouse-proof all your food storage . Glad you are feeling better in your 2nd trimester!
Great advice ! I have them too
Yes!! And leave some traps set in the garage at all times you can put a brown bag on its side like a tent and slide the trap in so if you catch something you can just closed up the bag and throw it away. We keep traps set up at all times so if one crawls in we catch it immediately.
@@allioakley3372 Great advice ty!
I LOVE your hair in this video. It’s really pretty
Same advice as others- stuff steel wool in holes!!
Loved watching you declutter! It definitely motivates! ❤
Perfect time to declutter/organize before the Baby!
On your coppers, if you don’t need them in the kitchen,use them in a different part of the house, or repurpose them for Christmas decorations. Copper on the tree is beautiful! ❤
It’s a chore worthwhile and very rewarding. Glad your household is well now and you’re feeling better. God bless.
Hi Kristen, I would hang the rag basket up under the sink to take advantage of the vertical space.
A few things:
*Your hair looks especially pretty today.
*To organize the cords, use empty toilet paper rolls for the short ones and empty paper towel rolls for the longer ones. Just loop the cord and put inside the empty roll.
*If your fridge selves are crooked, then your floor must slant.
*You are not the only one with a mess under your sink. Me too!
*I also have mice. Living in an old house it is difficult to keep them from sneeking in via cracks. I find peanut butter is good bait on the traps.
Love your energy and positivity. As others have already mentioned you look radiant
Peppermint and cinnamon have helped me get rid of the mouse problem. I put the cinnamon around the inside edge of my cabinets. Peppermint essential oil on cotton balls around the pipes and around door ways. You are glowing ,love your hair❤️
I keep all my salty snack/items in the refrigerator. I learned this trick the first time I visited friends in FL. Everyone down there keeps crackers, chips, etc. in the frig. Keeps the humidity out of them so they do not get stale. Also the varments cannot get to them. Just a HINT FROM NANCY. I am glad I got to see the baby bump finally! So excited for you all!
Oh, Kristen, we've been through it with mice, too! All the recommendations for steel wool are right on target and will keep them out. The worst mess we ever cleaned up was at our daughter's 1800's house in the heart of the city!! She was young (23 when she bought it and inexperienced with many house owning issues). With a wide variety of obligations and work responsibilities, we told her we'd manage/clean the mess during one of our weekend visits. What an undertaking!! Those mice had partied big-time!!! Our Kristen was ever so thankful that her Dad found the access holes and stuffed 'em! She had two cats at the time, but they sure were not up to snuff catching!!!
Now, when our oldest son and d-i-l lived in a very old house in the heart of a lovely village, their cats would catch whatever mice came in!! I'll never forget our dear d-i-l freaking when putting her boot on, only to find a mouse carcass in it!!! Yikes!!
Our youngest son and d-i-l have dealt with it, too, especially when they temporarily lived with her folks in an 1800's house in the country!!
We, too lived in the country, a new house we built, that also was invaded by one or two that we had to track down entry from outside!! Break out the steel wool again, girl!! It really works, as they cannot chew through it!! Well, enough mouse stories, kiddo!
Love all your organizing, decanting of items into glass canisters, etc.
Thank you for sharing God's Word so faithfully, really the best part of our days, isn't it? How great is our God!❤️
Loved every minute of our visit and thankful to see you looking well and glowing with baby on the way!💖
And yes, I'd really enjoy shopping hauls with you, too!💯
Sending lots of 🤗🤗🤗❤️🌹❤️
You are looking radiant, I’m glad you are feeling better and have the energy to declutter and clean. It’s all so hard when you’re not feeling well and have no energy. God bless you sweet lady. ❤
Kristen, I love the passage you shared with us today! It really resonates with me as well ❤ Thank you for all your Godly encouragement
This was part of my devotions today!! I Love confirmation!
Kristen we are going to need an updated beauty routine video - your hair looks GORGEOUS!
Yes! 🤗
Hi Kristen,...im loving your vids!...this happened to me couple yrs ago. Had my set of measuring cups for decades from garage sales and some how 1 cup was missing. Never found it, but thought since i refreshed my kitchen and never had a matching set i would give myself permission to puchased a new set of matching measuring cups and spoons that refect my new kitchen style.its a small 50's kitchen so i only have room for one set. I attached fun, fancy key hooks to my baking cupboard doors with command hooks to organize them. Oh so cute and makes my homemaking heart very happy!
Kristen, I fold my plastic grocery bags in a triangular shape like they fold flags. (Sorry I’m not sure what it’s called). It takes up no space at all really and I reuse mine to put in my small bathroom trash cans. I throw a few folded ones in the bottom and use one as a liner. They work perfectly and don’t take the space under my sink. 😊
Keep both sets of measuring cups, it’s handy to have multiple sets.
You are glowing and your hair looks so healthy and beautiful! Give us a tutorial please!
I had mice in my wall! Found where they were coming in from out of the garage. We found the hole and put as much as we could get with the metal chore girl and no more mice,it’s worth a try anyway.
I have always been a "tree hugger" and I am amazed at how many people carry water bottles around everywhere they go. I try very hard not to use plastic. I appreciate you and Josh and what you're doing for our planet and for your body's and your children's bodies! Thank you for another awesome video.
I was up at 4:30 this morning and have a huge bag ready to donate to a local thrift shop that I know will not send it to a landfill.❤️
Just a tip. If you have room have a baking drawer to store items you use in baking.
The silver measuring would make great scoops. Also i would move out sacks and bags to your mudroom,
Paper bags can harbor bugs
Great video..
The bugs are attracted to the glue in paper bags
I love the spoon-shaped measuring cups, if you can store them in a cup, or hanging on the wall above the counter I would do that, they look like they would be great to easily grab for any scooping needs. It can feel like too much to have two sets, but sometimes you need multiple measuring cups while baking and it can be such a pain to keep washing them while you're using them
Kristin, I feel your frustration regarding the mice. If you can see the hole they are coming through, plug it with a bunch of steel wool. You can get a big box at the hardware store. It solved our issue with mice getting up from the basement to the kitchen. They don't like steel wool and will not attempt to pass through the barrier. I hope it helps.
I had never seen the silver measuring cups shaped like spoons.Are they antique. I love the colorful copper ones. I also have mouse problems. The glass jars are a great idea! It is refreshing to see someone who is like me. My under the sink is also crazy! I have started using hook to hand some things on the back of the doors. Thanks for sharing.
Both. I have a basket full of measuring cups and spoons. When cooking for the holidays, I can keep cooking without having to stop and wash my only measuring device.
We live in a old farm house, in the middle of the country too and what works to keep mice out of food is to move all food to upper cabinets and anything else to the lower cabinets. Upper cabinets were actually made to keep pest out. mice also love cardboard boxes so we only store stuff in plastic totes with a lid. Makes cleaning so much easier because you’re not down wipe down each item and open container bin. My favorite mouse trap is the bucket trap. Just make sure on the inside to fill it with some type of oil and not water because the oil traps the smell from escaping. Also kid and pets safe. Good luck! Love your kitchen.
I would keep both sets! You could also leave some in your flour or sugar, oatmeal containers. That’s what I’ve started to do!
Hi Kristen, I have multiple sets of measuring cups and spoons. I keep a cup in my canisters for measuring out that item, like sugar or popcorn for example. I keep multiple sets of spoons just loose in a plastic drawer container so I always have plenty. I've seen so many ladies on UA-cam that have lost their spoons so they can't measure out ingredients. Have a lovely day! ~Angel
You are SO cool about those mice😆I would have freaked completely out if I had mice in my pantry. Thank you for the inspiration, I'm going to declutter a couple of cupboards tomorrow because of you. I've been putting it off too long🤭Be blessed!
I agree with everyone. Your hair looks stunning. And another thing you can do for your fridge that makes it easier to get lazy. Susan's like on the top shelf where you had things behind each other. I did it in my fridge and it just made a world of difference and maybe even on the second shelf below lazy Susan. That way nothing gets stuck in the back. Or you can check the dates for expiration. That works awesome
Great idea!!
As for the plastic carrier bags, I get so many with my grocery pick ups. I keep them corralled in a large kitchen bag and then donate to local resale/consignment shops. They appreciate having these for their customers’ purchases.
I grew up in an old farmhouse and my mom was constantly fighting off mice. She would stuff tinfoil in the cracks and that seemed to help tremendously. I just started watching your videos and really enjoy them. Gets me motivated to tackle many projects that have gone undone as life has been quite crazy for me these past 3 years. I enjoy the characteristics of the older homes. Especially country/farmhouse homes. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on organizing.
Chose your video to Cluttering my bedroom with you while watching. Thanks for posting
Ohh Kristen I’m so glad that you had this video today. I have the same problem under my sink, also where I keep my pots and pans is so small and I get discouraged by it. So this is the perfect video that I needed to do mine.
Thank you for sharing your real life experiences with us. ❤
I too used steel under our sink and also in my silver ware drawer I would put cotton balls soaked in peppermint. You can also get peppermint plants . If you use essential oils get peppermint oil. Also I got some containers from Dollar Tree and got rid of card board boxes. I would put cereal in containers and get rid of the boxes.I hope some of these things work for you. Loved your honesty and sharing.
Kristen, everyone gets mice that live in the country and we have tried EVERYTHING! Girl they freak me out soooo bad!! LOL I finally was told about the steel wool pads and I use the expanding great stuff in the can to fill the holes. I stretched out the brilliant pads and I also got the stainless steel scrub pads that were like at Dollar Tree. Haven't had them come back through the area since but lawdy I was doing laundry and birdseed came out of nowhere and now I'm back to freaking out again and looking fir the hole! 😅 they are resilient Lil success! I LITERALLY have a talk with the Lord about some of his creature asking why did ya have to make them so nasty and do my nerves so bad! He probably laughs so hard at me!! 😂 hope you have a wonderful and blessed week ahead!!
If you use rags for Mineral Spirits do not store them under your sink. They must be stored in a metal canister because if not they can heat up and combust. We had our cedar siding stained and the guy put the rags in a pile in the garage and they combusted burning our home to the ground. Luckily, it was during the building process so no one was hurt and our belongings were in storage. One more tip, make sure that your homeowners insurance covers housing, rental furniture etc in case of a disaster. It costs a minimal amount yearly but so very worth it!
You look beautiful and your hair looks AMAZING!
I have 2 sets of measuring cups and 2 sets of measuring spoons because when I bake I might need 2 for different ingredients. This keeps me from having to stop to wash them until I’m finished and ready to wash everything.
Me too!
Happy Sunday Kristen, family, and fur baby. Thanks Kristen for the motivation and inspiration. Yes, I was just in the living room speaking with my husband regarding the plan for the week. We will be changing the drapes in the dining room, I will be organizing our China closet, which is a Broyhill and is about 45 yrs old, we bought it new. I declutter 2 to 3 times a year, here in the Burgh, we have the Veterans truck that comes around; all you have to do is go online and pick a date for them to come to your home, let them know an estimate of how many bags or items you are donating. Let them know where you will leave the items, like by the garage, driveway, deck, etc. I use them because if I had to put the items in our car, they would not make it because I would forget to drop off. STTB
I've never come across your channel before this video. Love your personality, your transparency, and how you show the *reality* of living rural! So far I am impressed and look forward to binging on more of your content. God bless!
Thank you so much!!
I keep all the plastic grocery bags in a pop up empty tissue box. I just roll a bag around my finger into a little ball and the box will hold several dozen. Doesn't take up much space.
You are doing a good job with everything. Remember to treat yourself with kindness!💟🤗💟🤗💟🤗
Kristen you are so beautiful!! You are glowing!!🥰
You did such an awesome job, Kristen! I used to live in an old farm house so I totally understand your mouse problem. You're on the right track in putting all those tasty edibles into glass storage jars. It is what it is and all you can do is the best you can. I'm proud of your accomplishments in this video!
Great work, Kristen. You definitely need to block off the holes in the kitchen. Maybe try using a large cork to cover each of the holes.
You have motivated me to get busy. Go to the hardware store and get yourself some fine steel wool. Not the kind with soap ( SOS or Brill). Pack the holes in the cabinets and it will surely prevent the mice from getting thru. I too hate mice and their little droppings! You look so radiant! Spotting that little bump just made me smile! Stay well and many blessing to you!
Hey Kristen! I always look forward to your videos. I am a retired music school teacher and now for fun I help people in my community to declutter/organize their homes for free. Just a simple suggestion. You can pick up a plastic/ceramic tissue cover from a thrift store for $2-3 (the kind that holds the smaller box of tissues) and place it in front of your metal basket that holds rags under your kitchen sink. This cover will hold at least 30 plastic grocery bags! The rest you could donate or recycle. 👍🏻
I loved watching you organize! I've been moving through my house one room/closet at a time. I live in the rural country side too and i can totally relate to the mice problems! Steel wool definitely helps to block off holes, but there are entry points that we don't know of 🤦♀️. We have even had chipmunks living in the attic who left their walnuts behind, lol. I've done the same thing with storing food and snacks in glass or plastic food containers to keep my family safe and the food protected. No matter how many traps we set, they always find a way!
Your positivity is a
balm to my soul. I love it that you are so real. Yes other people get mice. Yes most people have under sink storage that looks like your before shots. I’m so thrilled that your family will have a new little addition. The world may not value marriage, motherhood, and babies but our Savior does. Keep on being a light to our world.
Thank you so much!!
In a former house of mine that was a newer build, we had mice even with quarterly extermination. If you live on any kind of acreage or fields near by, there are gonna be mice. Definitely, plug the holes with steel wool. My cats took care of any that made it inside the house. Only bad thing is that they would drop the carcasses at my feet to show me they love me and wanted to feed me. LOL. Thanks for motivating me to continue my annual purge. I was really getting over it but I do need to get going again. You have the most beautiful head of hair I have ever seen.
We live in a refurbished county cottage and began to have a terrible mice infestation. Every kind of mouse trap and still problems. Then we had a snake come in and after my total outrage my husband did finally see where the snake got in because he left be the same place. Mice can get in very very small places. Hubs filled that space with expanding foam and we put out sticky sheets all around kitchen and pantry areas. I started decanting EVERYTHING. Those tiny little critters can chew thru anything. Cracker boxes, rice boxes, heck, they even chewed the bottoms out of our chicken broth cartons. Most of this was going on while I was nursing a broken leg. I am still finding places to be scrubbed. Thru don’t just leave droppings, they pee on everything also. They got into my craft storage cubes and chewed up balls if decorative strings, Instruction booklets, etc etc etc ….. I finally adopted a kitten that our dog had picked out of a feral litter and I don’t think she willl allow any little vermin to share her space. BE VIGILANT.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who deals with mice! You are right...they never go away no matter what you do! Loved this video thanks for sharing! ❤
Yes! Thank you!
A food haul from Aldi would be awesome
Measuring cup idea. I collect them at garage sales, and I keep single one in all my dry goods. Lot's of half cups in things like flour, rice. Then I don't have to wash them! And it makes it faster to add ingredients to recipes! I also keep tsp and tbsp in baking soda, and other ingredients I use in smaller quantities.
Norwex rags are AMAZING - they’re great for windows/glass and countertop wipe downs/dusting shelves. No pesty spots or streaks left behind
Agree, you will LOVE them. Just dampen the cleaning cloth (microfiber) and finish wiping with the window cloth.
I agree! I just bought my first set and I’ve never owned better chemical free window cleaner! 🙌 I can’t believe it took me so many years to discover them!
I just love you Kristen. You have inspired this 70 something lady to get busy. I pray that you and your precious family stay happy and safe. Blessings and prayers...
I'm so glad!
I just watched this and now I’m motivated to do some much needed declutterring. Thanks Kristen! Would love to see an Aldi haul. I would like to shop there more but need some ideas for the best things to get.
This has definitely motivated me to tackle our kitchen, I haven't taken the time to declutter it since we moved in and I just put things in spaces...
You can do it!
This video was motivating- especially to hear how quickly you got things done! Also, would love to see an Aldi haul!
Your hair is stunning, keep all the measurements, your so honest with your cabinets and cleaning, yes for an Aldi haul! Great video! We all get mice! Have them now too!
Not only did your video inspire me to declutter, it also encouraged me as I decluttered. ~Love the copper measuring cups… especially with the other copper treasures in your home. I too, love Aldi & also, Sam’s & would love to know what you like most from these stores. Your 🍕🍕🍕from church (🤭) made me smile & the reveal of your toothpaste collection compliments of Josh made me laugh out loud! My prayer is that you are feeling as well as you look! ~So grateful for scripture shared!
Very happy with my blueland detergent. I signed up with just getting the refill since I already had a container to put them in. Very happy with the way it washes my clothes
I would leave the extra measuring cups inside the jars of coffee etc. where they fit, instead of getting rid of them. That way they are still useful, but not cluttering up your drawer.
We just organized and purged our lower cabinets in the kitchen. We spent a little bit of money and installed some pull-out stainless organizers from Costco. They slide out fully, hold up to 55 lbs and expand width wise to for your cabinets. I love them! I still have to bend over, but I don’t have to reach into the back of the cabinets. This is what you need for under your sink.
Some homeless shelters, etc. will usually welcome donations of full or almost full bottles of cleaning products.
I am slowly getting rid of all plastic containers in my pantry, doing the same as you and using sealer jars. I read that older Tupperware is not BPA proof, which is what I was using, hence the switch to glass jars. I have found a lot of larger jars for flour etc. in thrift stores.
Sorry for the long read 🫣. Great job on your efforts! 🤗
I would hold on to both sets of measuring cups. I have two sets and comes in handy when your making different things. Love the decluttering videos. I brought a big box to thrift store this week.
Mice in a house in the country . . . The struggle is real! I feel ya girl!
Yes! I love grocery hauls ❤😊
Me too!!
everything is looking good. I love how natural and funny you are I love your channel!!
Kristen , good day to watch your video .. I’m thinking of selling my house and moving to an apartment , got a lot of belongings to start sorting through. By the way you appear to be glowing , don’t know if you’re just feeling better or if it’s pregnancy itself , but I see joy on your face . You are blessed .🥰💕💕
Use steel wool in any holes mice come in they won’t chew thru that and Amazon bait stations that you put outside your house, fill with bar bait, this has made a world of difference to our country home.
Yes i would love to see what you buy at Aldi. I am new to shopping there. Would be great to get ideas.looking forward to the Aldi haul.
I remember having a junk drawer in my folks house. I have one too and underneath the sink is always a challenge. I tend to be an "out of sight out of mind person.🫤 Thanks for the inspo! Have a blessed week!
You are absolutely glowing! You look like a rate of sunshine!
Oh thank you!
You really do look radiant & I loved this video ❤
Kristen, My mother and I watch you on our tv all the time. But today I had to get on and speak to you. I am a "Retired Navy Wife of 22 years. I have had to deal with mice! Go to the hardware store, get some Steel wool, and spackle. Pull the steel wool apart a bit, and stuff the holes, then spackle. they won't come in, but you must put ALL your food in glass or plastic containers. even if you keep you prepackaged food in a big plastic bin, then the mice will not be able to smell or get to the food. Hope this helps you! love to watch.
This was so fun…I just had fun watching. You are so awesome 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
When I was a single mom I lived in a very old home, holes around every pipe. So I put steel wool around the pipes and then sprayed expanding foam on top of that. it done the trick. I use to get mice and rat snakes inside, I guess the rat snake was hunting the mice? But filling in any holes also helps weather proof your home too.
Keep both! I have 3 sets of measuring cups and use them all! We got an ultrasonic mouse repellent and it has really helped. It just plugs in to the outlet. We have a cat and dogs and it doesn’t bother them at all.
I need to clean out my fridge and the plan is to do it on Tuesday. I'll have to rewatch this video then. Thanks for the motivation!
Go to Lowes or Home Depot and get course steel wool. Stick it in every hole in your house that has the potential for mice to enter. Don’t forget the dishwasher water line. Keep all perishables in a closed bin (plastic or glass). You should see a difference in the mice problem. Love your farm house.
Love the organization, also so appreciate that you have a (what I would call normal) house. I live in a small a frame in the country. Mice are real, having to be creative with small spaces is real. Would love to see an Aldi haul, have thought of going
Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Kristen, I have been binging your videos nonstop these days!
Your videos have given me practical ideas on how to decorate my bare home. I regularly thrift as well.
Would you do a video on how to recognize quality products in home goods? Paintings, pottery, china, etc. What brands to look for? How to recognize vintage/antique from knock off? 🤗
Anna
Kristen...you are such a joy to watch! I love all your videos. ❤
I'm so glad!
I’m here for it🙋🏼♀️
Kristen, the steel wool is great, but if you get one and it sticks around, the STICKY traps are great! I put a little peanut butter in the center of it and a little corn meal to top it off!! Works all the time! We have a cat who will “tell” me if he hears something!! Beautiful, christen!!
Sticky traps are so cruel! I put them out and a mouse got in one, but only his 2 front feet. He got stuck under the stove and we could here him dragging the glue trap around for days and days, especially when I turned the broiler on. He was tortured. A trap is so much more effective and is a quick death.
I’ll be back 🏃♀️gonna go organize something, you’ve inspired me!! 😊❤
I would keep both of the measuring cups. You could put the copper ones in your glass container to use a scoop.😮 Your hair is always beautiful but it is super gorgeous in this video. You look like you are feeling better. ❤️
Yes, grocery hauls would be nice. Cleaning other parts of the house would be nice. Morning routine, evening routine, mornings when you all are getting ready for church.
I live in the country and had mice issues when we first moved in. We got barn cats and some outdoor bait boxes and haven’t seen a mouse since!
Yes stuff steel wool in the holes of your cabinets. The mice can’t get thru it. It work for us. Have a great day!