Today is all about that hot mess cleaning when life is crazy (or the house is a disaster from the holidays). No makeup, no fuss, just getting it done as fast as possible. This week is all about surviving the reset after Christmas and reflecting about what I want to focus on for 2024. I am thinking 2024 is the year to be the breath of fresh air my home needs and find my own happiness. If you are looking to shake off the funk from 2023 and really make the best of 2024, please join me and my friends here, facebook, and patreon to tackle decluttering, reboot the cleaning, and get things tidy for the new year! There is a free tracker to get you started listed in the description. I took some time off during December to really be present for the family but I am excited to refocus in January! On a good note, I accomplished my big goal which was to design my own digital planner that works with the FlyLady system. It was a lot of work but I am so proud of myself for finally doing it...I have been dreaming about it for years. Did you hit a big milestone in 2023? This video is a super simple video that I upload over on patreon to help keep the motivation going. The videos there vary from super detailed guided cleans to more fun music with a timer to get things knocked off of your list. 2024 has even more fun coming plus the patreons get freebies to help stay focused. A very special thank you to my amazing Messy Buns who make each week so much fun. You guys rock! For anyone who just found our channel, welcome! I can only speak for myself when I say cleaning does not need to be your primary focus in life. It does need to be planned and executed so that you have the time and mental capacity to do all of the other things you want to do. On this channel, we focus on doing a little better every day, take the plan and make it work for you, and find ways to laugh or dance along the way. Yes, I get emotional and I pray. It is just who I am but my desire is that you feel welcome and loved while you are here. Please feel free to ask questions, make suggestions, or share funny stories. We are in this thing together! Enjoy and I will see you Monday with the first in a series of motivational videos about decluttering and baby steps for 2024!!! Terri
You too!! I'm on the road again this week with the hubby for his biz so I'll be hit and miss. I had to get the bathroom under control before we go again.
I am learning to just get focused and work until my timer goes off. It sounds crazy but I used to do one baby thing and quit thinking I had worked "so long". The timer has truly changed my perception on things!
Hey Terri, grwat tops on bathroom ckeaning. I'm not quite 5'1" and I know the frustration of cleaning tubs. We have walk-in showers now. But when I had a tub, instead of bending over it (hard on the back abd very hard to reach down into the tub), I would sit on the outside ledge, barefoot, wirh fert in the tub. Then I would start by cleaning the inside of the side that was in or against the wall, making sure I scrubbed both ends as well. Then I would clean the bottom of the tub n the opposite end from where I' Then, I would step out and kneel on a soft towel and clean the rest of the bottom and the the outside ledge and side, or squat to do it (depending on the height of the ledge). It didn't take much longer to do it that way...infact, it was quicker once I got in the habit. ❤
You're welcome! It's going pretty well. Mist of the time, we both eat at the table. When he really can't manage, I DO join him on the bedroom. But, eating at the table is enough if a habit now, that I'm not falling asleep right after dinner anymore. When we eat at the table, I'm ckaning up right after dinner. When we eat in the bedroom, I can hang out with him for up an hour before I go and ckean up the dinner mess. Also, I have put a time limit on myself with how ling to clean up after dinner, even if it means more tidying up during me morning routine some days. I hand wash my dishes and, no matter how I prepare the dinners, I will use way more dishes, utensils and cookware than I think I'm using lol. And even though I do wash as I fo as much as possible, there will be at least one sinful left when I'm done 😆. So, I've decided, no matter how much dishes get done, no matter how much of the counter top are fone, or anything else, 30 minutes of after-dinner clean is all my body and brain can take before my brain cracks lol. S9, I focus on getting food put away and doing as much dishes as I can, and wiping whatever counterspace I can during that time. Then ghe rest can get done during my morning tidy up. It's not ideal, but
Today is all about that hot mess cleaning when life is crazy (or the house is a disaster from the holidays). No makeup, no fuss, just getting it done as fast as possible. This week is all about surviving the reset after Christmas and reflecting about what I want to focus on for 2024. I am thinking 2024 is the year to be the breath of fresh air my home needs and find my own happiness. If you are looking to shake off the funk from 2023 and really make the best of 2024, please join me and my friends here, facebook, and patreon to tackle decluttering, reboot the cleaning, and get things tidy for the new year! There is a free tracker to get you started listed in the description.
I took some time off during December to really be present for the family but I am excited to refocus in January! On a good note, I accomplished my big goal which was to design my own digital planner that works with the FlyLady system. It was a lot of work but I am so proud of myself for finally doing it...I have been dreaming about it for years. Did you hit a big milestone in 2023?
This video is a super simple video that I upload over on patreon to help keep the motivation going. The videos there vary from super detailed guided cleans to more fun music with a timer to get things knocked off of your list. 2024 has even more fun coming plus the patreons get freebies to help stay focused. A very special thank you to my amazing Messy Buns who make each week so much fun. You guys rock!
For anyone who just found our channel, welcome! I can only speak for myself when I say cleaning does not need to be your primary focus in life. It does need to be planned and executed so that you have the time and mental capacity to do all of the other things you want to do. On this channel, we focus on doing a little better every day, take the plan and make it work for you, and find ways to laugh or dance along the way. Yes, I get emotional and I pray. It is just who I am but my desire is that you feel welcome and loved while you are here. Please feel free to ask questions, make suggestions, or share funny stories. We are in this thing together! Enjoy and I will see you Monday with the first in a series of motivational videos about decluttering and baby steps for 2024!!!
Terri
I did my office today, not bathrooms - but tomorrow I'll tackle the bathrooms! Miss you, friend!
Happy dance anytime I get to check something off the list...no matter what room its in! Miss you too. We need to come that way but life keeps lifing.
Your house is so cozy 😍
That’s so kind of you. It’s 100% a blend of two families.
Thank you Terri! I got my bathroom done and my lol done. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
You too!! I'm on the road again this week with the hubby for his biz so I'll be hit and miss. I had to get the bathroom under control before we go again.
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I am learning to just get focused and work until my timer goes off. It sounds crazy but I used to do one baby thing and quit thinking I had worked "so long". The timer has truly changed my perception on things!
Hey Terri, grwat tops on bathroom ckeaning. I'm not quite 5'1" and I know the frustration of cleaning tubs. We have walk-in showers now. But when I had a tub, instead of bending over it (hard on the back abd very hard to reach down into the tub), I would sit on the outside ledge, barefoot, wirh fert in the tub. Then I would start by cleaning the inside of the side that was in or against the wall, making sure I scrubbed both ends as well. Then I would clean the bottom of the tub n the opposite end from where I' Then, I would step out and kneel on a soft towel and clean the rest of the bottom and the the outside ledge and side, or squat to do it (depending on the height of the ledge). It didn't take much longer to do it that way...infact, it was quicker once I got in the habit. ❤
GREAT tip! Thank you for sharing. BTW, how is that new evening routine working for you?
You're welcome! It's going pretty well. Mist of the time, we both eat at the table. When he really can't manage, I DO join him on the bedroom. But, eating at the table is enough if a habit now, that I'm not falling asleep right after dinner anymore. When we eat at the table, I'm ckaning up right after dinner. When we eat in the bedroom, I can hang out with him for up an hour before I go and ckean up the dinner mess.
Also, I have put a time limit on myself with how ling to clean up after dinner, even if it means more tidying up during me morning routine some days. I hand wash my dishes and, no matter how I prepare the dinners, I will use way more dishes, utensils and cookware than I think I'm using lol. And even though I do wash as I fo as much as possible, there will be at least one sinful left when I'm done 😆. So, I've decided, no matter how much dishes get done, no matter how much of the counter top are fone, or anything else, 30 minutes of after-dinner clean is all my body and brain can take before my brain cracks lol. S9, I focus on getting food put away and doing as much dishes as I can, and wiping whatever counterspace I can during that time. Then ghe rest can get done during my morning tidy up. It's not ideal, but
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Thanks for watching!