Send prayers up for me. July 31st I will be having a Total Knee Replacement due to bone on bone. I’m ready. I’m tired of the pain. I know God has this so I’m casting all my worries at his feet. I’m ready to have my life back.
Girl I grew up in a picture perfect home looked like a magazine- things were important - children and living weren’t- took years to undo the damage and enjoy the moments- your kids are happy that’s all that matters
oh me too and I was uptight like that as a mom at first until I met a mom more experienced than me who was soooo relaxed about it and showed me how to be understanding and give kids grace. It's just stuff in the end and your family is what is precious.
Found your channel a couple months ago. You are an inspiration and a blessing to many others. When I was struggling with finances, cleaning, raising my son, etc, UA-cam didn’t even exist yet (I’m old, lol)! Add this to your sink envelope…a nice sink will bring you encouragement every time you use. Blessings to you and your family.
I was on a manic depressive episode when I found you around January, you've helped me get my house back in order & looking pretty again & helped me find grace for myself as well as love myself again...I just love you & am thankful for your vlogs!!!! Lots of love,I so love the longer videos..need more of you!!!!
Y’all’s hearts 🥺❤️ you guys are always so kind to think of me in ways like this. I love you for it but please don’t go torturing yourself with a 3 minute Nair ad 😂😂😂 I’ve seen those nair ads before and they’re torturous lol
I had to keep reminding myself that one of my big jobs as a mom was to make sure when they were grown they had the ability to manage their own home, finances, relationships, etc. So we split all the chores including laundry, cleaning, and home maintenance and rotated so we all had a chance to learn together. When they became teenagers we sat down and figured how much I spent on them including snacks, clothes, school supplies, entertainment, etc. I took that and gave it to them in a monthly allowance and helped them learn to plan for future expenses. This helped them learn the value of making their money stretch, plan for big expenses like new gaming systems, and deal with the consequences of spending money too fast. My boys are grown now and both have better credit ratings than me, keep their homes nice, and are the kindest men I’ve ever met. I count myself a successful momma and couldn’t be more proud ❤️
I just bought the mobile home I've been renting. It's very old and needs lots of love, but I'm over the moon happy. I lived in a beautiful home with my ex-husband, and I walked away from it. I had to start from scratch, so this purchase is a symbol of my freedom and something I did on my own with almost nonexistent finances 😅 I love my little trailer.
@fearfullycreated 🤣 I'm always here just usually watch on my TV so I stay quiet. Thank you so much. I'm excited for my adventures in upgrading this thing
What is "normal" anyway??? We love you and your family just the way you are.. Please pray for my husband..he was recently diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and we are struggling...Love you all so much ❤❤❤
Praying for total healing to his heart! Heart line up with the word! Jesus said,” By His strips We Are Healed.” It’s by our faith that we will receive! Even if you have the size of a mustard seed! He is your Father and wants to heal you! We just need to know when we ask anything from Him , He will Do It! See Your Husband healed and not sick! And you will see him everyday getting better! And get busy with life, and there will be real true healing! Speak it into the atmosphere! Because when we keep talking like he still sick, satan takes our words and runs with it! There is cursing and blessing that come out of our mouth! We ask healing to his total body, total restoration in the name above every name, JESUS
What’s helped me is to concentrate on my daily 5: 1. Make the bed 2. 1 load laundry 3. Dishes and counters 4. Straighten up house 5. Touch up bathrooms When I stay on top of that it becomes easier and easier to keep up with. I try to start 1 load laundry before I even have my cup of coffee first thing in the morning. Hope this helps!
Bathroom door jam screws, glue in either toothpicks or golf tees in the hold and then screw in the screws. My husband ran into a cabinet door and we used golf tees to fix it and it is still good after many years.
I don’t ask much of him as far as cleaning goes. His zone is always his area in the bedroom and he usually keeps that area clean 😊 he deserves a daggone award for all the diys and home improvements he does tho👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I LOVE your house...so many beautiful accents and personal touches...I put a really pretty fabric shower curtain over my washroom area...make all the difference😍❤️🔥🥰
@dg9902 hey hey, sweet friend. Sorry, I just saw this. We're doing pretty good. Our newest granddaughter will be here next month. I'm still fighting to get health insurance. We appreciate all the prayers. You take care too.
I cleaned out under my bathroom cabinets, and medicine cabinets tonight. I even started painting the inside one the first medicine cabinet. I grew up in this house and just noticed we have that slit in the back of the cabinet for old razor blades! I only know what it is from utube and watching reno videos!
Tip🙂 leaving your washing machine lid open when it’s not being used helps keep it from smelling musty. It gives the inside a chance to air out and dry completely. I feel it helps keep the musty smell out of your clothes. I do it year round at my house. I have a top loader.🙂
I do that too I have a old school machine and I have noticed the different doing that and a good viniger or light bleach solution wipe down once a week.
Merina, honey I had a great childhood with aMomma that kept a clean house. In saying that my sister and I felt like in our own houses that we had a lot to live up too. You are doing a great job! Don’t be ashamed or down on yourself. You have taught me so much about myself. You say we have taught you but you are the best inspiration! You have shown me how to be me and love me. I will forever be thankful that Jesus led me to you.
This was my solution for keeping my master bath counter free of clutter. Get a storage container for you and Shane each, with a lid so they can stack, put your stuff in one, his in the other. Put them under the counter, or stack them at the end, or even on a shelf in the bedroom. When you go to take your shower,or get ready, take your container with you. As you use your stuff toss it back into the container. Put it up when your done. Now, my husband and I each have a drawer . Back in the day, we had a container. You could even do this with a cubbie for your children. Your bedroom is such a vast improvement! It looks great!
I want to create a UA-cam channel so bad but my house is constantly messy with 2 young kids, and I feel like cuz, we live paycheck to paycheck and we rent, we don’t have the nicest stuff and I can’t afford to do hauls and do things to spice up our house, I feel like I’ll just be judged and nobody will want to watch my chaos of a house and family lol, watching you, you push me, to just do it, You give me so much hope, that I can do it and I don’t have to live up to all these expectations, I’m just nervous I guess lol
Yes God created you BUT YOU put the work in. (Through faith) I love watching your OLD OLD videos to see your growth today. I'm just stinkin proud of you 360...❤
I was just thinking that too! I went back and rewatched one of her very 1st vids and not only is she so much improve in caring for her home but she is SO much more comfortable sharing it and talking through the camera! Love this family so much!❤
I think you all have done an amazing job with your home. If you see that looks like a magazine picture you know it is a home that a family is not aloud to live in and that is sad. A home is for family to enjoy living in.
You are my person ! You are me ! The old you is who I am now . Trying to get better and you are inspiring me to do so . Showing me that it can be done and to give myself grace when it doesn’t go as it should . I love you and all your help ! You help more people than you know ! It’s just so hard for me . I clean houses for a living and by the time I get done with everyone else’s house I have no energy or want to for my own .
“Bring down the food , bring up the decor “! 🤣 Merina you crack me up !! I always enjoy your videos for either substance , inspiration , faith or just good humor and fun !!! ❤
We have 6 (now adult children) and the amount of clothes, shoes, toys etc. was phenomenal. I didn’t know how much the house could hold 😂. Then, one by one, our kids toys were outgrown and their belongings changed. We still had lots of clothes but they went from toys to musical instruments. Enjoy the process. They’re only little once. 💖❤️💜
@erica1897 Praying for a fresh start 🙏 🙌 ✨️ sweetie 🙏 Truly stay in faith. I too was once in your situation. Lost everything but my faith and family....But slowly regained everything back " I put God first always now. He came through maybe not on my time but on his timing. God bless you 🙏
I am happy I came across this channel. I enjoy watching a channel that I can relate to. I do not have money to spend on crazy expensive makeovers in my condo. My place tends to get messy during the week, and I clean it all up during the weekend. I can really relate to you. I also enjoy seeing the relationship you have with your family.
Put alarms on your phone on when to change things. That's how I remember to deep clean certain things in my house and change out my filters. It's set to remind me every 2-3 months from the time I do it.
As a manufactured home owner and an owner of a doxie (and a plus size girl), I see so much of myself in you. One thing I've learned to do in my routine is do certain chores on certain days. For instance I clean the bathrooms on Tuesdays and do the floors on Sundays. It helps hold me accountable and takes the thought out of what goals to crush. I also run the dishwasher EVERY night... even if it isn't full. It might be a little wasteful, but it's worth it (to me) to not wake up to do that chore and feel behind. In the morning as coffee is brewing I'll unload the dishwasher. It works for me! ❤
It’s ironic that you got your inspiration from Shoney’s .. My hubby purposed to me in our home town Aiken SC on one knee in a Shoney’s restaurant. It was a packed house and everyone applauded and encouraged me to say yes 😂 I was so embarrassed… Unfortunately Shoney’s. closed years ago. Next month we will be celebrating our 28th anniversary.. Beautiful job on the progress of your home. Thanks for sharing 😊
I love how you express how much Jesus is apart of your life I been a silent watcher for a while and just recently I been putting a few comments up and I wanna thank you because I said how I been struggling and you wrote back and gave me some hope that I can do a little here and there and hopefully I'll get better at keeping my home clean I just gotta pick a room and start❤
Merina we all have been where you've been and where you are we all learn to do goals with age I think because I did I'm 65 yrs old and I wasn't always as good at my housekeeping as I am now so don't blame you for what's done you have your husband and precious babies to take care of and don't forget those sweet fur babies thanks for your prayers my surgery went well love you guys from East Tennessee
I've been watching you for almost two years. I was so glad to hear you talk about Jesus and all your dyi's kept me coming back. Over time as you shared your life I feel like I've gained a friend. Seeing how much fun you and Shane have, #tater nation!😅 and seeing how your children are growing touches my heart.
Perma White Bathroom paint, I believe by Zinnzer. Moisture will roll off walls and scrubbable. Comes in many finishes. Self priming, 2 coats are all that's needed. Can be tinted any lighter color. I've used it on my kitchen walls and door/window trim when I had my house. I currently have it on the walls at my Salon....cleans like a dream
You are inspiring me to get my butt in gear to get my home cleaned up. My health took a drastic change. To where it took all I had to get the tge restroom and back to bed. It's time to build my strength back up and get my home back to where it once was. Thank you and God bless you,!
Hey Merina! From all the crazy stuff in the world, your videos are refreshing and a glimmer of hope 🎉! I know you’re not perfect, but your home feels homie, over the screen. It’s a house of joy and peace. Like the Holy Spirit Dwells in your home ❤️
IDEA FOR YOUR BATHROOM COUNTER TOP SPACE...GO TO DOLLAR TREE GET YA SOME STACKABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS THEY CARRY SOME REALLY NICE ONES...ALL DIFFERENT COLORS...THAT WILL HELP KEEP YOUR COUNTER SPACE ORGANIZED AN CLEAR...NEATER APPEARANCE...CAN EVEN GET SOME FOR SHANES DESK AREA...I USE EM EVERYWHERE..LOL.
I am so proud of not only you but your whole family. They have all gotten on board with helping keep the house clean. It really does take a unified team to make the dream work.
I keep extra walmart bags inside my bathroom trash cans underneath the bag being used. While your doing your business tie up the bag and take it out when you leave.
Merina I’ve been watching your videos for about a year and you have come a long way with keeping your house clean. You and Shane have done some fantastic DYI in your home and the kiddos are doing good with keeping their rooms tidy. I love your videos and look forward to every one of them.🥰❤️💜
Sometimes when our homes get a little chaotic it can be a little overwhelming for me cleaning it feels like therapy when you go from blahh to clean..organized and fresh it feels so good ..so peaceful ...I know it can't always be that way but we have to enjoy and appreciate the moments it us that way and the effort we put into making it better....and I love that rug in the living room what a difference
You are doing a great job. Someone recently wrote that if you want a perfect home, get rid of kids, pets, and husband! A house is a place to be lived in so that it can be called "home." Blessings.❤
Have you considered putting a hanging rack above the electric box by the back door for the broom, mop/swiffer, duster? You will still need a closet for the vaccum, but the stick items should be able to hang on the wall.
AN IDEA for your bathroom counter. I think extra storage cabinets would help. A tall pantry style cabinet ( like the one beside your refrigerator) put it between your tub and sink. And I love seeing the progress you’ve made in your home and home keeping skills since I found your channel. Great job mama❤
Marina, I used to watch you a couple years back and then I just got busy and watching other people I didn't watch it for a while. I just happened to stumble on you. You look amazing. I cannot believe the difference in your appearance and your videos seem much more together... I was blown away.
I think you and the family have come such a long way! None of us are perfect, and we all struggle to maintain our homes. Just seeing the comparisons of the rooms shows how far you've come! I'm so proud of you ❤
You have done an amazing job. I cleaned my closet out last week and it took 5 hours. I had let it go so bad. Luckily my husband is neat and he helped me box up donations and organize. This week I am doing my dresser drawers 1 drawer a day. That’s my goal and it’s doable!
I think your house is amazing. A home with littles will never be perfect! Think of all the things on your floors as you were blessed to have food and toys were played with. You have grown so much since I started watching, I am so proud of you! ❤️❤️❤️
I have watched a lot of UA-camrs(cleaning, home making) over the years. You have quickly became my favorite. So much to the point I hardly even watch any of the others anymore. Merina, you are so honest, and humble. You aren't afraid to show messes, the real life moments. Your not afraid to be honest and real with us. Give yourself some grace dear your doing an AMAZZZZING job!!! I love the fact your house is lived in. And you can look at your family and tell they are happy and loved. At the end of the day that's what's important. Girl, we love ya, we're here for you!
I just want to let you know that if you put rain gutters on your trailer it will save you money down the road . It helps keep the rain off of your home and it will protect it longer and it looks so much better as well . And if you get a rain barrel you can put that under the down spout and use thatvwater to water your plants and garden so it's a win win
@@roxannepruitt4024still rains not good for underneath. We live in a nice double wide and we have brick base but without gutters water was getting under the house which isn’t good for it.
Standing rain was the culprit of that cave in in the bathroom! I need to look up how I would do this with such little space but I’m sure Shane could find a way to pull it off!
I am so proud of you! You have come so far and we are all just doing the best we can with the knowledge we have. My husband is a carpenter and when I showed him your home he couldnt believe it. We have lived in trailers and one that was the exact set up of yours and he was like wow I cannot believe this is a trailer! I said I know AND her husband isnt even a carpenter! He was very impressed 🙌 you are a special soul along with your family and have made such an impact on so many people in this dark and dying world! thank you for being real ❤
Merina you are going through the same struggles all of us women go through who are honest about it. Don't ever let anyone make you feel embarrassed. I'm 59 and it's taken me all these years to realize that I have ADD. I can go through my house like a hurricane and not accomplish anything, because I start and stop in every room I go into. I haven't found my niche in getting things done around the house. I make lists, I try zone cleaning, I set timers, but nothing has worked. So I just do what I do and chip away at it. I'm so proud of how far you've come! You and Shane have made your home beautiful! Love & hugs from West Tennessee
Plus..Marina I think it’s great you are including the family in helping you with cleaning because you’re teaching them how to do it for later in life. I raised my son alone and I felt early on my duty as a parent was to prepare him for life as an adult. Everyday life..
Friend don’t you EVER feel insufficient! You are worth so much more than what you have or what you can do…what kind of car you drive or what your home looks like. Don’t let anybody ever make you think any differently ❤️
With 4 kids I think you are doing terrific. You don't have a basement or garage to store items. When you have a family member to help, it also have no time. (Praying for Nanna). Love you and your family. 💕
Merina, you did a wonderful job taking us through your house being honest in what needs to be done, not hiding things from sight not showing the reality of living in your home. If you have a house there are constant things that need to be done to keep the areas of your home cleaned up. I always take time before I go to bed to at least straighten up our den, folding up throw blankets, pick up empty cups or soda bottles etc. just make the house look neat for the next day. Can't wait to see what you and Shane accomplish in future. God Bless & lots of hugs, Kathy
You are building some amazing skills that give concrete results! Searching for ways to keep yourself committed to your goals is a huge accomplishment for anybody. You are getting the dang thing done! And you are teaching your kids skills you had to learn at a later time in your life. Your momma skills are the best. You love and you teach and share. A family can be all kinds of things and what I see is that yours is God strong and God loving and what a joy to be part of it. Thank you for your truthfulness and sharing your beautiful family with us all.
One thing a friend taught me years ago was instead of blocking out time to sweep or vacuum the floors every time in needed it was to just take two minutes spontaneously and pick up the big bits by hand instead of worrying about dragging out the broom or vacuum. You could have two-minute drills periodically throughout the day with your kids. “Everybody pick up bits off of the floor for two minutes!” while you play an energetic song on your phone or something. You can still do the daily sweep but it just keeps things feeling tidier throughout the day. Your home is lovely!
Thank you for sharing your home family and life with all of us. I so enjoy every video. But most of all thank you for sharing Jesus because I love him so much❤️. Please pray for me. 6 herniated disk in lower back. 5 falls steroid injection that did nothing. Appt August 17 for surgery. Will have to be off work not sure what to do so seeking His will and praying for my boss Lisa and administrator Kristin that the Lord would give them a heart of kindness and patience towards me so I can keep my job Need insurance to get surgery. Need wisdom and discernment for those choices. Love ya sweet friend. Love Nursemarla 😊💕😊.
With the strike plate on the bathroom door you can get some longer screws and it should secure it into a part of the wood that isn’t wallered out. Love your channel! -East TN neighbor
Ahhh I miss Shoney’s!! we ate there all the time when I lived in Tennessee. They don’t have them here in Florida. They have the most delicious salad bar and, oh my gosh the fudge cake I’m glad you showed up on my home page, because I also embrace the normal life. I say weird moms build character :-)
Girl!!!!!!! You are doing great! Everything looks good and we all know how hard you are working on your home! You are teaching your children how to do things so they want have to depend on someone else later in their lives You and Shane are very good parents Remember your human and a good mother of 4 children ~Anna~
@@fearfullycreated friend , yalls video's have made me laugh, cry and question why I think I have so much free time to watch video's while the foods burning, kids playing, dogs barking and I'm just like oooh what did they do this time.. 😂 I thank Jesus you have a mess like us normal ppl living this life till He comes to uber us home.🙏🥰💖
I love the part about creating a STOP or a finish line. I struggle with that just about everyday. Since my to-do list is so long, I just keep going! Thank you so sharing so much with us!❤❤
@FearfullyCreated The settling can sometimes be a problem with supports underneath. Please make sure you guys take a look underneath your home to make sure there aren't any support issues. Good idea to check this when noticeable settling occurs, this can be from shifting and sinking and can cause a lot of problems.From my understanding this is supposed to be looked at 1 or twice a year. You guys may know that already🥴
They have added tons of wood to that single wide. From what I`ve heard trailers are not even made with 2x4s. I`ve been afraid those floors would separate from the walls. But good luck to them. It`s beautiful.
The major settling (the ceiling and walls) have been there long before I even started UA-cam! The floors seem to be ok as of now! But I promise I’ll keep y’all updated on it all 😊
Someone else mentioned a gutter system! There’s not any trailers in the trailer park that have gutters (that I can think of) some of those trailers are from the 80s😅😂 for me though, it’s not a chance I wanna take. I told the other person I’ll definitely be looking into some gutters cause the standing water on the roof was the reason the bathroom caved in!
I love your home and style! We sold our brick and mortar house 3 years ago and bought a double wide and moved to the country (best decision ever). I’m happy with our mobile mansion 🤗
I think the window seat area would look so nice if you put wood on the top - like where the water stains are - if you put the barn board color wood you have everywhere else in the house as a “counter top” it would probably look great!
Merina, I think you're amazing! I've been on your channel for a while and have seen many of the makeovers and DIY's. You and Shane are outstanding. But what I love the most is you; watching you grow - as a Christian, as a woman, a wife, a mother, a homemaker, a care-giver and all of the things! You are an inspiration. I thank God for you and your beautiful family. Keep those videos coming! 💖
Love it! Clutterbug has a great tip for corralling makeup, etc. She suggests a cleaning caddy for those frequently used/daily items, and you can put solo cups in it to separate and contain the categories of smaller items. It keeps everything organized, neat, super accessible, and handy. I also like Minimal Mom's great tip for taking care of the products and items we accumulate in the bathroom that we've bought, but don't like, when we don't want to throw them out, and want to try to use them. She suggests placing them in a "wait and see" container (tote, bin, bucket, bag). This way they're corralled and accessible, but not burdensome clutter. You choose and set a time limit for either using the contents, donating, or tossing them. At the end of the "wait and see" period you've set, everything that's left is donated or let go.
Just read your title to this video love it lol! We live in home under construction so def would appear flawed to others I love doing videos normalizing everything not being Pinterest perfect while you turn a house into a home. We bought our small home as is needing a ton of work hubby dose constitution so we have just save cash and done a little as we could debt free. Slow process, and God has def taught me how to be patient, love the process and where your at and be thankful for what you have through all this. We just ordered our floors for the whole house this week’ I’m so excited!
Marina. I love you an your husdand so very much the two of y’all are so amazing your baby’s are the best there so loved it blows my mind how far y’all have came in diy jobs Shane is so talented with everything he does woodworking electrical flooring every phone. Y’all guys are so blessed and so amazing. God has blessed you with beautiful babies and a outstanding wonderful husband. God bless you and your husband and your children.
The progress y'all are making is amazing, having watched for so long I see the difference and how much y'all have grown in your skills. Love, hugs,and giggles ❤😂🎉
Merina, one thing I would suggest is have the kids take a quick look before going to bed at night and pick up wrappers or belongings. You could even make it a game. The child that does the best job of finding and picking up whatever area they are assigned wins. Not only would it save you some work but should eventually make them more careful about dropping wrappers etc if they are tasked with picking them up before bed. You have great kids so let them help you.
Hi Marina I never get to see your videos right when they go up. Im so happy when you upload you are truly my favorite youtuber. I am finally posting more on my channel and getting better at editing. I hope to grow a wonderful UA-cam family like you have here lol lord knows I need some friends stay blessed and I pray for nanny and your family. Sending love your way ❤
I LOVE your living room, too! I have an "ugly" bathroom that needs to be redone. Until we can afford to do so, I overlook the "ugly" and focus on what is okay and the fact that we even have an extra bathroom. Keep it up, sweet girl! You're doing a GREAT job!!
Thank you for your videos and for your love of Jesus. I look forward to your videos. Love you. One thing I did in my children’s bathroom was get a larger garbage can so it wouldn’t over flow. And if they are old enough one with a lid might also help. Thank you for being a blessing
You could get those hammocks for toys for the girls stuffed animals. That way they still have access to them and then put them away at night. First thing in the morning after you get dressed and make your bed, empty the dishwasher. Start a load of laundry. Run a sink of hot water for breakfast dishes. Put something in the crockpot for supper or at least know what you're going to fix. If meat or anything needs to thaw put it in the fridge. Remember what FlyLady says, progress not perfection. Now if you have any appointments or will be away from home, you will have gotten something done so you're not so overwhelmed later. I hope this reminder helps. Sending love and prayers for all of y'all. Please give Nanny a big hug from me. God bless you all.
I love what you guys did to your house,the whitewashed brink around fire place and in hall way the bean that separates kitchen Frome living room I can go on and but wow you guys vision is out of box incredible beautiful house got so much inspiration out of y'all's video GOD BLESS
Hey Merina and family! ❤️ Got my coffee and laundry ready! Can’t wait to hear about upcoming transformations! I forgot to comment on kiddos bedrooms but have you thought about closet barn doors? I think it would look great and maximize space. 🤩
Merina, for your built in’s (and your dining table) by the front door- use a water based POLYCRYLIC- it cures much harder than regular polyurethane- just remember to lightly sand between coats making sure to wipe it clean after sanding and allow to fully cure for about a week after the last coat before putting anything on it. So much More durable. You have come so far from your first blog in your housekeeping, meals planning and DIY’s. You are so inspirational in your learning curve of being a homemaker but also in your relationship with Jesus!
The only thing that has helped my with dishes is don’t go to bed with any dishes in the sink/kitchen. It has been so nice waking up and those dishes NOT there waiting for me. Like you said routine and staying on top of the little things. I sure do appreciate all that you share and so impressed with how well you are doing.
🤣Ain't that such a wonderful feeling!? When I get caught up with the laundry, I want a TROPHY!...and music!! 😂🤣🎵Here she comes, queen of the singlewide🎶🤣🤣P.S. it don't happen often attall but when it does....I sleep so good!! Have a blessed weekend!
You have a beautiful home. I admire you for all of your efforts to make it a loving home for your family. May God continue to be a great big part of who you are.
Finally I’m able to watch your video when it comes out! You’re the best Merina! Your videos have new meaning to me lately because my family just bought a super fixer upper as our first house. Love you!
Send prayers up for me. July 31st I will be having a Total Knee Replacement due to bone on bone. I’m ready. I’m tired of the pain. I know God has this so I’m casting all my worries at his feet. I’m ready to have my life back.
YOU GOT IT MY FRIEND!
My hubby and I will be praying for you. He had total knee replacement a few years ago and needs it again.
Wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏
Praying for you, dear friend. 🙏
I had the same issue and had my knee replacement done in 2010. It has been great. Saying a prayer for you.
Girl I grew up in a picture perfect home looked like a magazine- things were important - children and living weren’t- took years to undo the damage and enjoy the moments- your kids are happy that’s all that matters
Yes I can see that being damaging and I struggle with ocd and hope I haven’t ruined their childhood
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😢that's so sad! We'll be your family!!❤
You love them, mama! You ain’t ruined nothin ❤️❤️
oh me too and I was uptight like that as a mom at first until I met a mom more experienced than me who was soooo relaxed about it and showed me how to be understanding and give kids grace. It's just stuff in the end and your family is what is precious.
Found your channel a couple months ago. You are an inspiration and a blessing to many others. When I was struggling with finances, cleaning, raising my son, etc, UA-cam didn’t even exist yet (I’m old, lol)! Add this to your sink envelope…a nice sink will bring you encouragement every time you use. Blessings to you and your family.
I was on a manic depressive episode when I found you around January, you've helped me get my house back in order & looking pretty again & helped me find grace for myself as well as love myself again...I just love you & am thankful for your vlogs!!!! Lots of love,I so love the longer videos..need more of you!!!!
Let's all watch AD's so Merina can get her a storage shed!
Y’all’s hearts 🥺❤️ you guys are always so kind to think of me in ways like this. I love you for it but please don’t go torturing yourself with a 3 minute Nair ad 😂😂😂 I’ve seen those nair ads before and they’re torturous lol
@@fearfullycreatedno usely it's you can't go let me tell you how too poop try this 😂
Will do - every single one.
@@fearfullycreated If you watch five seconds, doesn't that count as watching in entirety?
I will watch all but Lume. I just can’t! 🫣
I had to keep reminding myself that one of my big jobs as a mom was to make sure when they were grown they had the ability to manage their own home, finances, relationships, etc. So we split all the chores including laundry, cleaning, and home maintenance and rotated so we all had a chance to learn together. When they became teenagers we sat down and figured how much I spent on them including snacks, clothes, school supplies, entertainment, etc. I took that and gave it to them in a monthly allowance and helped them learn to plan for future expenses. This helped them learn the value of making their money stretch, plan for big expenses like new gaming systems, and deal with the consequences of spending money too fast. My boys are grown now and both have better credit ratings than me, keep their homes nice, and are the kindest men I’ve ever met. I count myself a successful momma and couldn’t be more proud ❤️
Awesome Job mom those things are so important!!!
Thank you for sharing. I needed to hear this.
I just bought the mobile home I've been renting. It's very old and needs lots of love, but I'm over the moon happy. I lived in a beautiful home with my ex-husband, and I walked away from it. I had to start from scratch, so this purchase is a symbol of my freedom and something I did on my own with almost nonexistent finances 😅
I love my little trailer.
Congratulations 🎉 that is a accomplishment ❤❤
@carly1478 thank you 😊 💜💜
Friend why does it feel like I ain’t seen you in a hot minute 🤣🤣🤣 I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!
@@ZombieMercy your welcome 🙂
@fearfullycreated 🤣 I'm always here just usually watch on my TV so I stay quiet.
Thank you so much. I'm excited for my adventures in upgrading this thing
What is "normal" anyway??? We love you and your family just the way you are.. Please pray for my husband..he was recently diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and we are struggling...Love you all so much ❤❤❤
Praying for him and for you!!!
Praying 🙏🏽
Praying!! 🙏
Praying for total healing to his heart! Heart line up with the word! Jesus said,” By His strips We Are Healed.” It’s by our faith that we will receive! Even if you have the size of a mustard seed! He is your Father and wants to heal you! We just need to know when we ask anything from Him , He will Do It! See Your Husband healed and not sick! And you will see him everyday getting better! And get busy with life, and there will be real true healing! Speak it into the atmosphere! Because when we keep talking like he still sick, satan takes our words and runs with it! There is cursing and blessing that come out of our mouth! We ask healing to his total body, total restoration in the name above every name, JESUS
Prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
What’s helped me is to concentrate on my daily 5:
1. Make the bed
2. 1 load laundry
3. Dishes and counters
4. Straighten up house
5. Touch up bathrooms
When I stay on top of that it becomes easier and easier to keep up with. I try to start 1 load laundry before I even have my cup of coffee first thing in the morning.
Hope this helps!
This is great.
Defently gonna do this 5 things
I have ocd but these 5 things can be a must to relax the things i need to do.
I use sometime a timer😊
@@its_eVa_ief1980 👍💜
Merina I've been watching you for a while now, and I just want to say, I am SO SO PROUD of you.
Thank you for being here with me and putting up with me for a hot minute 🥺❤️❤️❤️
Bathroom door jam screws, glue in either toothpicks or golf tees in the hold and then screw in the screws. My husband ran into a cabinet door and we used golf tees to fix it and it is still good after many years.
Really give Shane a hug for helping you so much after working outside the house. Most guys don't help stay at home moms.
I don’t ask much of him as far as cleaning goes. His zone is always his area in the bedroom and he usually keeps that area clean 😊 he deserves a daggone award for all the diys and home improvements he does tho👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
So true. Shane is a gem.
Us women need to ask more of our men… dont do everything, make him feel needed and appreciated 🙏🏼💕
Most guys? Not true. Maybe the guys you pick or know
I LOVE your house...so many beautiful accents and personal touches...I put a really pretty fabric shower curtain over my washroom area...make all the difference😍❤️🔥🥰
Happy and blessed Thursday! I pray that as you walk along today, you will find joy in knowing God’s blessings for your life.
Hi Mrs Alma, happy to see you on merinas channel. I hope you and ur husband are getting better everyday. Praying for you beautiful lady. Take care ❤
@dg9902 hey hey, sweet friend. Sorry, I just saw this. We're doing pretty good. Our newest granddaughter will be here next month. I'm still fighting to get health insurance. We appreciate all the prayers. You take care too.
🙏😊 blessings for a safe and beautiful arrival for your granddaughter. Wow , how exciting x
I cleaned out under my bathroom cabinets, and medicine cabinets tonight. I even started painting the inside one the first medicine cabinet. I grew up in this house and just noticed we have that slit in the back of the cabinet for old razor blades! I only know what it is from utube and watching reno videos!
Tip🙂 leaving your washing machine lid open when it’s not being used helps keep it from smelling musty. It gives the inside a chance to air out and dry completely. I feel it helps keep the musty smell out of your clothes. I do it year round at my house. I have a top loader.🙂
I do that too, it's a top loader as well.
Me too!
I do that too I have a old school machine and I have noticed the different doing that and a good viniger or light bleach solution wipe down once a week.
Merina, honey I had a great childhood with aMomma that kept a clean house. In saying that my sister and I felt like in our own houses that we had a lot to live up too. You are doing a great job! Don’t be ashamed or down on yourself. You have taught me so much about myself. You say we have taught you but you are the best inspiration! You have shown me how to be me and love me. I will forever be thankful that Jesus led me to you.
This was my solution for keeping my master bath counter free of clutter. Get a storage container for you and Shane each, with a lid so they can stack, put your stuff in one, his in the other. Put them under the counter, or stack them at the end, or even on a shelf in the bedroom. When you go to take your shower,or get ready, take your container with you. As you use your stuff toss it back into the container. Put it up when your done. Now, my husband and I each have a drawer . Back in the day, we had a container. You could even do this with a cubbie for your children. Your bedroom is such a vast improvement! It looks great!
I want to create a UA-cam channel so bad but my house is constantly messy with 2 young kids, and I feel like cuz, we live paycheck to paycheck and we rent, we don’t have the nicest stuff and I can’t afford to do hauls and do things to spice up our house, I feel like I’ll just be judged and nobody will want to watch my chaos of a house and family lol, watching you, you push me, to just do it, You give me so much hope, that I can do it and I don’t have to live up to all these expectations, I’m just nervous I guess lol
Yes God created you BUT YOU put the work in. (Through faith) I love watching your OLD OLD videos to see your growth today. I'm just stinkin proud of you 360...❤
I was just thinking that too! I went back and rewatched one of her very 1st vids and not only is she so much improve in caring for her home but she is SO much more comfortable sharing it and talking through the camera! Love this family so much!❤
@countesskekula8467 it's fun watching her....
I can’t ❤ this comment more….you are absolutely correct 😊
I think you all have done an amazing job with your home. If you see that looks like a magazine picture you know it is a home that a family is not aloud to live in and that is sad. A home is for family to enjoy living in.
I'm 61 and still struggling you have grown by leaps and bounds. I enjoy you so much!
I’m here for the 50 shades of crazy, 50 shades of real and 50 shades of Merina and Shane. 😂💜 Y’all’s honesty is much appreciated.
You are my person ! You are me ! The old you is who I am now . Trying to get better and you are inspiring me to do so . Showing me that it can be done and to give myself grace when it doesn’t go as it should . I love you and all your help ! You help more people than you know ! It’s just so hard for me . I clean houses for a living and by the time I get done with everyone else’s house I have no energy or want to for my own .
“Bring down the food , bring up the decor “! 🤣 Merina you crack me up !!
I always enjoy your videos for either substance , inspiration , faith or just good humor and fun !!! ❤
We have 6 (now adult children) and the amount of clothes, shoes, toys etc. was phenomenal. I didn’t know how much the house could hold 😂.
Then, one by one, our kids toys were outgrown and their belongings changed. We still had lots of clothes but they went from toys to musical instruments.
Enjoy the process. They’re only little once. 💖❤️💜
yes I so agree with you times flys by so fast.
There can never be enough talk about Jesus. Girl you are amazing!
Please pray for my daughter and I. We are facing eviction and we have nowhere to go. Please just keep us in your prayers. Thank you ❤
@erica1897 Praying for a fresh start 🙏 🙌 ✨️ sweetie 🙏 Truly stay in faith. I too was once in your situation. Lost everything but my faith and family....But slowly regained everything back " I put God first always now. He came through maybe not on my time but on his timing. God bless you 🙏
@@erica1897we are praying!!!!
I am happy I came across this channel. I enjoy watching a channel that I can relate to. I do not have money to spend on crazy expensive makeovers in my condo. My place tends to get messy during the week, and I clean it all up during the weekend. I can really relate to you. I also enjoy seeing the relationship you have with your family.
Put alarms on your phone on when to change things. That's how I remember to deep clean certain things in my house and change out my filters. It's set to remind me every 2-3 months from the time I do it.
As a manufactured home owner and an owner of a doxie (and a plus size girl), I see so much of myself in you. One thing I've learned to do in my routine is do certain chores on certain days. For instance I clean the bathrooms on Tuesdays and do the floors on Sundays. It helps hold me accountable and takes the thought out of what goals to crush. I also run the dishwasher EVERY night... even if it isn't full. It might be a little wasteful, but it's worth it (to me) to not wake up to do that chore and feel behind. In the morning as coffee is brewing I'll unload the dishwasher. It works for me! ❤
It’s ironic that you got your inspiration from Shoney’s .. My hubby purposed to me in our home town Aiken SC on one knee in a Shoney’s restaurant. It was a packed house and everyone applauded and encouraged me to say yes 😂 I was so embarrassed… Unfortunately Shoney’s. closed years ago. Next month we will be celebrating our 28th anniversary.. Beautiful job on the progress of your home. Thanks for sharing 😊
I love how you express how much Jesus is apart of your life I been a silent watcher for a while and just recently I been putting a few comments up and I wanna thank you because I said how I been struggling and you wrote back and gave me some hope that I can do a little here and there and hopefully I'll get better at keeping my home clean I just gotta pick a room and start❤
Merina we all have been where you've been and where you are we all learn to do goals with age I think because I did I'm 65 yrs old and I wasn't always as good at my housekeeping as I am now so don't blame you for what's done you have your husband and precious babies to take care of and don't forget those sweet fur babies thanks for your prayers my surgery went well love you guys from East Tennessee
I've been watching you for almost two years. I was so glad to hear you talk about Jesus and all your dyi's kept me coming back. Over time as you shared your life I feel like I've gained a friend. Seeing how much fun you and Shane have, #tater nation!😅 and seeing how your children are growing touches my heart.
I've been with u a couple of yrs! Ur doing soooo good!! Proud of you!! Can't wait till u get ur shed!!!!
Thank you for putting up with me for that long 🤣❤️
Perma White Bathroom paint, I believe by Zinnzer. Moisture will roll off walls and scrubbable. Comes in many finishes. Self priming, 2 coats are all that's needed. Can be tinted any lighter color. I've used it on my kitchen walls and door/window trim when I had my house. I currently have it on the walls at my Salon....cleans like a dream
I just told her their was a bathroom paint she could buy. Thank you for telling her the name. My sister used it and loved it
Thank you for this comment !!❤
You are inspiring me to get my butt in gear to get my home cleaned up. My health took a drastic change. To where it took all I had to get the tge restroom and back to bed. It's time to build my strength back up and get my home back to where it once was. Thank you and God bless you,!
Hey Merina! From all the crazy stuff in the world, your videos are refreshing and a glimmer of hope 🎉! I know you’re not perfect, but your home feels homie, over the screen. It’s a house of joy and peace. Like the Holy Spirit Dwells in your home ❤️
We love you, sweet sister! ❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸🌷
IDEA FOR YOUR BATHROOM COUNTER TOP SPACE...GO TO DOLLAR TREE GET YA SOME STACKABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS THEY CARRY SOME REALLY NICE ONES...ALL DIFFERENT COLORS...THAT WILL HELP KEEP YOUR COUNTER SPACE ORGANIZED AN CLEAR...NEATER APPEARANCE...CAN EVEN GET SOME FOR SHANES DESK AREA...I USE EM EVERYWHERE..LOL.
I am so proud of not only you but your whole family. They have all gotten on board with helping keep the house clean. It really does take a unified team to make the dream work.
I keep extra walmart bags inside my bathroom trash cans underneath the bag being used. While your doing your business tie up the bag and take it out when you leave.
Merina I’ve been watching your videos for about a year and you have come a long way with keeping your house clean. You and Shane have done some fantastic DYI in your home and the kiddos are doing good with keeping their rooms tidy. I love your videos and look forward to every one of them.🥰❤️💜
Sometimes when our homes get a little chaotic it can be a little overwhelming for me cleaning it feels like therapy when you go from blahh to clean..organized and fresh it feels so good ..so peaceful ...I know it can't always be that way but we have to enjoy and appreciate the moments it us that way and the effort we put into making it better....and I love that rug in the living room what a difference
You are doing a great job. Someone recently wrote that if you want a perfect home, get rid of kids, pets, and husband! A house is a place to be lived in so that it can be called "home." Blessings.❤
This really puts the thought of a perfect home into perspective 👏🏻👏🏻 I’ll take my less than perfect home full of the people I most adore!!!
Have you considered putting a hanging rack above the electric box by the back door for the broom, mop/swiffer, duster? You will still need a closet for the vaccum, but the stick items should be able to hang on the wall.
AN IDEA for your bathroom counter. I think extra storage cabinets would help. A tall pantry style cabinet ( like the one beside your refrigerator) put it between your tub and sink. And I love seeing the progress you’ve made in your home and home keeping skills since I found your channel. Great job mama❤
Marina, I used to watch you a couple years back and then I just got busy and watching other people I didn't watch it for a while. I just happened to stumble on you. You look amazing. I cannot believe the difference in your appearance and your videos seem much more together... I was blown away.
I think you and the family have come such a long way! None of us are perfect, and we all struggle to maintain our homes. Just seeing the comparisons of the rooms shows how far you've come! I'm so proud of you ❤
Agreed! The comparisons are so inspirational!! 🤍
You have done an amazing job. I cleaned my closet out last week and it took 5 hours. I had let it go so bad. Luckily my husband is neat and he helped me box up donations and organize.
This week I am doing my dresser drawers 1 drawer a day. That’s my goal and it’s doable!
I think your house is amazing. A home with littles will never be perfect! Think of all the things on your floors as you were blessed to have food and toys were played with. You have grown so much since I started watching, I am so proud of you! ❤️❤️❤️
I have watched a lot of UA-camrs(cleaning, home making) over the years. You have quickly became my favorite. So much to the point I hardly even watch any of the others anymore. Merina, you are so honest, and humble. You aren't afraid to show messes, the real life moments. Your not afraid to be honest and real with us. Give yourself some grace dear your doing an AMAZZZZING job!!! I love the fact your house is lived in. And you can look at your family and tell they are happy and loved. At the end of the day that's what's important. Girl, we love ya, we're here for you!
I just want to let you know that if you put rain gutters on your trailer it will save you money down the road . It helps keep the rain off of your home and it will protect it longer and it looks so much better as well . And if you get a rain barrel you can put that under the down spout and use thatvwater to water your plants and garden so it's a win win
She in trailer park no garden or lot of yard
@@roxannepruitt4024still rains not good for underneath. We live in a nice double wide and we have brick base but without gutters water was getting under the house which isn’t good for it.
Standing rain was the culprit of that cave in in the bathroom! I need to look up how I would do this with such little space but I’m sure Shane could find a way to pull it off!
Your home is so homey you've made get strides with home improvements and cleaning proud of ya girl.
I am so proud of you! You have come so far and we are all just doing the best we can with the knowledge we have. My husband is a carpenter and when I showed him your home he couldnt believe it. We have lived in trailers and one that was the exact set up of yours and he was like wow I cannot believe this is a trailer! I said I know AND her husband isnt even a carpenter! He was very impressed 🙌 you are a special soul along with your family and have made such an impact on so many people in this dark and dying world! thank you for being real ❤
Merina you are going through the same struggles all of us women go through who are honest about it. Don't ever let anyone make you feel embarrassed. I'm 59 and it's taken me all these years to realize that I have ADD. I can go through my house like a hurricane and not accomplish anything, because I start and stop in every room I go into. I haven't found my niche in getting things done around the house. I make lists, I try zone cleaning, I set timers, but nothing has worked. So I just do what I do and chip away at it. I'm so proud of how far you've come! You and Shane have made your home beautiful! Love & hugs from West Tennessee
Me also
West Tennessee here too.
Hello Tennessee sister❤ This is me especially when things get overwhelming when my depression kicks in.
Omg yes!! Lists help SO MUCH!!
Plus..Marina I think it’s great you are including the family in helping you with cleaning because you’re teaching them how to do it for later in life. I raised my son alone and I felt early on my duty as a parent was to prepare him for life as an adult. Everyday life..
When all the other youtubers I have found make me feel insufficient and anxious, you are so encouraging. I needed to watch this video today.
Friend don’t you EVER feel insufficient! You are worth so much more than what you have or what you can do…what kind of car you drive or what your home looks like. Don’t let anybody ever make you think any differently ❤️
@@fearfullycreated❤
I don’t do Christmas in July either. I don’t get it. You and Shane have come such a long way in your diy’s! Love you!
I've never in my whole life understood Christmas in July..never made no sense to me...ever
something you might try is getting in the habbit of doing your dishes after each meal , its helped me alot now i never have dirty dishes piled in sink
It made me so happy to hear u say you are fond of cleaning. You have discovered the joy in cleaning
With 4 kids I think you are doing terrific. You don't have a basement or garage to store items. When you have a family member to help, it also have no time. (Praying for Nanna). Love you and your family. 💕
Omg! I’ve been struggling so bad today. Soon as I put this video on I went from crying to laughing. I love u, Marina!❤
Sending you a big hug from NJ ♥︎
@@BETH..._..., thank u ❤
@@jeannelejeune1983 🧡
Merina, you did a wonderful job taking us through your house being honest in what needs to be done, not hiding things from sight not showing the reality of living in your home. If you have a house there are constant things that need to be done to keep the areas of your home cleaned up. I always take time before I go to bed to at least straighten up our den, folding up throw blankets, pick up empty cups or soda bottles etc. just make the house look neat for the next day. Can't wait to see what you and Shane accomplish in future. God Bless & lots of hugs, Kathy
I live in Alabama and think about you every time I drive up I40. Love your DIYs.
You are building some amazing skills that give concrete results! Searching for ways to keep yourself committed to your goals is a huge accomplishment for anybody. You are getting the dang thing done! And you are teaching your kids skills you had to learn at a later time in your life. Your momma skills are the best. You love and you teach and share. A family can be all kinds of things and what I see is that yours is God strong and God loving and what a joy to be part of it. Thank you for your truthfulness and sharing your beautiful family with us all.
One thing a friend taught me years ago was instead of blocking out time to sweep or vacuum the floors every time in needed it was to just take two minutes spontaneously and pick up the big bits by hand instead of worrying about dragging out the broom or vacuum. You could have two-minute drills periodically throughout the day with your kids. “Everybody pick up bits off of the floor for two minutes!” while you play an energetic song on your phone or something. You can still do the daily sweep but it just keeps things feeling tidier throughout the day. Your home is lovely!
Thank you for sharing your home family and life with all of us. I so enjoy every video. But most of all thank you for sharing Jesus because I love him so much❤️. Please pray for me. 6 herniated disk in lower back. 5 falls steroid injection that did nothing. Appt August 17 for surgery. Will have to be off work not sure what to do so seeking His will and praying for my boss Lisa and administrator Kristin that the Lord would give them a heart of kindness and patience towards me so I can keep my job Need insurance to get surgery. Need wisdom and discernment for those choices. Love ya sweet friend. Love Nursemarla 😊💕😊.
With the strike plate on the bathroom door you can get some longer screws and it should secure it into a part of the wood that isn’t wallered out. Love your channel!
-East TN neighbor
Amazed at what you guys have done with your mobile home - your DIYs are NOT flawed but are Awe-inspiring. I love it
I love you and your family. You are one of the most “real” people on UT. May God bless you!!!
Prayers for Nanny 🙏
Very nice house and Shane does great work !
Merina you are amazing. ❤
Ahhh I miss Shoney’s!! we ate there all the time when I lived in Tennessee. They don’t have them here in Florida. They have the most delicious salad bar and, oh my gosh the fudge cake I’m glad you showed up on my home page, because I also embrace the normal life. I say weird moms build character :-)
Girl!!!!!!!
You are doing great! Everything looks good and we all know how hard you are working on your home!
You are teaching your children how to do things so they want have to depend on someone else later in their lives
You and Shane are very good parents
Remember your human and a good mother of 4 children
~Anna~
You are doing great. You do have to give yourself a break. You have your plate full. Thank you for sharing.
OG here! When your bathroom was a storage building and then yall got the dog gone thing done 😂 and made it Beautiful ❤
Hahahaha y’all deserve a medal for putting up with me I swear 😂🤣
@@fearfullycreated friend , yalls video's have made me laugh, cry and question why I think I have so much free time to watch video's while the foods burning, kids playing, dogs barking and I'm just like oooh what did they do this time.. 😂 I thank Jesus you have a mess like us normal ppl living this life till He comes to uber us home.🙏🥰💖
I love the part about creating a STOP or a finish line. I struggle with that just about everyday. Since my to-do list is so long, I just keep going! Thank you so sharing so much with us!❤❤
@FearfullyCreated The settling can sometimes be a problem with supports underneath. Please make sure you guys take a look underneath your home to make sure there aren't any support issues. Good idea to check this when noticeable settling occurs, this can be from shifting and sinking and can cause a lot of problems.From my understanding this is supposed to be looked at 1 or twice a year. You guys may know that already🥴
They have added tons of wood to that single wide. From what I`ve heard trailers are not even made with 2x4s. I`ve been afraid those floors would separate from the walls. But good luck to them. It`s beautiful.
Also not having gutters is a huge no on any house no matter trailer or house. There’s mud underneath that won’t dry without
The major settling (the ceiling and walls) have been there long before I even started UA-cam! The floors seem to be ok as of now! But I promise I’ll keep y’all updated on it all 😊
Someone else mentioned a gutter system! There’s not any trailers in the trailer park that have gutters (that I can think of) some of those trailers are from the 80s😅😂 for me though, it’s not a chance I wanna take. I told the other person I’ll definitely be looking into some gutters cause the standing water on the roof was the reason the bathroom caved in!
Great video Merina.....you are a doll..I could listen to you all day....love to your family
Love and appreciate you chickie and the fact that so many others do too, tells me this is a community you've created. God's work girlfriend 💛✨️
Amen! There is Where You FIND TRUE LOVE, and Can See Gods Beauty! Gods Greatest , takes the Little and Turns it into MIGTHY!
I’m so glad to be in the same boat with you!! Thank you for being real and helping me not feel so defeated. ❤
I love your home and style! We sold our brick and mortar house 3 years ago and bought a double wide and moved to the country (best decision ever). I’m happy with our mobile mansion 🤗
I think the window seat area would look so nice if you put wood on the top - like where the water stains are - if you put the barn board color wood you have everywhere else in the house as a “counter top” it would probably look great!
You and Shane have made a beautiful home for your family. God Bless you
as for laundry only tip i can give is once you get it all caught up then do a load a day that will help keep it caught up
Merina, I think you're amazing! I've been on your channel for a while and have seen many of the makeovers and DIY's. You and Shane are outstanding. But what I love the most is you; watching you grow - as a Christian, as a woman, a wife, a mother, a homemaker, a care-giver and all of the things! You are an inspiration. I thank God for you and your beautiful family. Keep those videos coming! 💖
Love it! Clutterbug has a great tip for corralling makeup, etc. She suggests a cleaning caddy for those frequently used/daily items, and you can put solo cups in it to separate and contain the categories of smaller items. It keeps everything organized, neat, super accessible, and handy. I also like Minimal Mom's great tip for taking care of the products and items we accumulate in the bathroom that we've bought, but don't like, when we don't want to throw them out, and want to try to use them. She suggests placing them in a "wait and see" container (tote, bin, bucket, bag). This way they're corralled and accessible, but not burdensome clutter. You choose and set a time limit for either using the contents, donating, or tossing them. At the end of the "wait and see" period you've set, everything that's left is donated or let go.
Hey marina just wanted to tell you You always Bring me Joy Now, I'm gonna get back to watch the rest of your video on UA-cam. Love you girl❤
Just read your title to this video love it lol! We live in home under construction so def would appear flawed to others I love doing videos normalizing everything not being Pinterest perfect while you turn a house into a home. We bought our small home as is needing a ton of work hubby dose constitution so we have just save cash and done a little as we could debt free. Slow process, and God has def taught me how to be patient, love the process and where your at and be thankful for what you have through all this. We just ordered our floors for the whole house this week’ I’m so excited!
Marina. I love you an your husdand so very much the two of y’all are so amazing your baby’s are the best there so loved it blows my mind how far y’all have came in diy jobs Shane is so talented with everything he does woodworking electrical flooring every phone. Y’all guys are so blessed and so amazing. God has blessed you with beautiful babies and a outstanding wonderful husband. God bless you and your husband and your children.
I just love how open your heart is about your testimony. You're such a light for God! ❤️
The progress y'all are making is amazing, having watched for so long I see the difference and how much y'all have grown in your skills. Love, hugs,and giggles ❤😂🎉
Merina, one thing I would suggest is have the kids take a quick look before going to bed at night and pick up wrappers or belongings. You could even make it a game. The child that does the best job of finding and picking up whatever area they are assigned wins. Not only would it save you some work but should eventually make them more careful about dropping wrappers etc if they are tasked with picking them up before bed. You have great kids so let them help you.
Hi Marina I never get to see your videos right when they go up. Im so happy when you upload you are truly my favorite youtuber. I am finally posting more on my channel and getting better at editing. I hope to grow a wonderful UA-cam family like you have here lol lord knows I need some friends stay blessed and I pray for nanny and your family. Sending love your way ❤
I LOVE your living room, too! I have an "ugly" bathroom that needs to be redone. Until we can afford to do so, I overlook the "ugly" and focus on what is okay and the fact that we even have an extra bathroom. Keep it up, sweet girl! You're doing a GREAT job!!
Thank you for your videos and for your love of Jesus. I look forward to your videos. Love you. One thing I did in my children’s bathroom was get a larger garbage can so it wouldn’t over flow. And if they are old enough one with a lid might also help. Thank you for being a blessing
You could get those hammocks for toys for the girls stuffed animals. That way they still have access to them and then put them away at night. First thing in the morning after you get dressed and make your bed, empty the dishwasher. Start a load of laundry. Run a sink of hot water for breakfast dishes. Put something in the crockpot for supper or at least know what you're going to fix. If meat or anything needs to thaw put it in the fridge. Remember what FlyLady says, progress not perfection. Now if you have any appointments or will be away from home, you will have gotten something done so you're not so overwhelmed later. I hope this reminder helps. Sending love and prayers for all of y'all. Please give Nanny a big hug from me. God bless you all.
OHH this is a long one!🥰 Gettin' my coffee and visiting with Merina!❤
I love what you guys did to your house,the whitewashed brink around fire place and in hall way the bean that separates kitchen Frome living room I can go on and but wow you guys vision is out of box incredible beautiful house got so much inspiration out of y'all's video GOD BLESS
Hey Merina and family! ❤️ Got my coffee and laundry ready!
Can’t wait to hear about upcoming transformations!
I forgot to comment on kiddos bedrooms but have you thought about closet barn doors? I think it would look great and maximize space. 🤩
Merina, for your built in’s (and your dining table) by the front door- use a water based POLYCRYLIC- it cures much harder than regular polyurethane- just remember to lightly sand between coats making sure to wipe it clean after sanding and allow to fully cure for about a week after the last coat before putting anything on it. So much
More durable. You have come so far from your first blog in your housekeeping, meals planning and DIY’s. You are so inspirational in your learning curve of being a homemaker but also in your relationship with Jesus!
So looking forward to this. 1 hour?!! AMAZING! Luv ya!
The only thing that has helped my with dishes is don’t go to bed with any dishes in the sink/kitchen. It has been so nice waking up and those dishes NOT there waiting for me. Like you said routine and staying on top of the little things. I sure do appreciate all that you share and so impressed with how well you are doing.
I have to tell you , I have been keeping the main part of my house tidy and yesterday I even got my bedroom clean and cleaned the carpet!! Who am I 😂
🤣Ain't that such a wonderful feeling!? When I get caught up with the laundry, I want a TROPHY!...and music!! 😂🤣🎵Here she comes, queen of the singlewide🎶🤣🤣P.S. it don't happen often attall but when it does....I sleep so good!! Have a blessed weekend!
You have a beautiful home. I admire you for all of your efforts to make it a loving home for your family. May God continue to be a great big part of who you are.
Finally I’m able to watch your video when it comes out! You’re the best Merina! Your videos have new meaning to me lately because my family just bought a super fixer upper as our first house. Love you!