Hi and God's blessing to you Merina ❤️ I'm reaching out to you and the magnificent community of prayer warriors on here ❤️🙏🏻 My son had surgery few days ago. As he was waking and we were being transferred from recovery to his room, another gurney with a teen boy arrived at the elevators when my son's gurney did. The teen boy was intubated. He was not awake and he was being taken to ICU. Merina, my heart SANK for this boy and his mom. As I'm following my healthy son on his gurney to his room to begin his complete recovery, this boy, same age as my son was headed to ICU. We don't know his name or what he's fighting today BUT ALMIGHTY GOD KNOWS his name and what he needs. I'm asking for all of you to pray with us for this young man 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 in the Mighty Name of Jesus 👏🏻❤️ Thank you and GOD BLESS YOU ALL ❤️
You are not alone Im a stay at home mom for the last 6 yrs ... My oldest is 18 and youngest is 6 wis DS ... I tell my husband all the time how did I manage to keep everything much more together and clean when I was working lol?
I remember as a child walking by a piece of trash on the floor. My Dad stopped me and said, "why did you not pick that up?" I said because it's not my trash. I will never forget him telling me he works hard to provide a nice home and things for our family. To show respect for the home we have and the things we have we should be taking care of the house. Even if its picking up trash that's not ours. It's about having pride in your home, room and the things you have. I was close to 7 when he told me that. I am 48 years old and guess what? If i see trash and am walking by I pick it up and throw it in the trash. My Dad was a smart man and had a way of parenting and you not even realizing he was teaching you a life lesson. At least you are trying to improve and make changes Merina. Our children do learn by example. My daughter was in 7th grade and when I went to wash her clothes I found 2 shirts that still had the tags on them. 🤔 She didn't even wear them and just threw them in the hamper. 😳 At that point I showed her how to do laundry and told her she was responsible for washing her own clothes. Not only is that a life skill she needs to learn, she also figured out not to just throw clothes in the hamper instead of hanging them up. It may seem mean but she learned several lessons. Now she is 19 & living on her own and guess what? She has never called to ask me how to do laundry. 😉 As parents we do the best we can. Every parent, child and home situation is different. We all do whatever works best. ❤
“Sometimes mommas gotta get you out of pickles.” ABSOLUTELY!! I’m 31 and I still call my mom and ask her for help with things. She always proved to me growing up that she would always be there to help me out, even with the small things. Currently today, I called my mom to come get my children so I could clean the house. Even at 31 I still love that my momma will help me out of pickles. ❤️ your children will remember that you always helped them and will know that they can always rely on you for help. ❤️
I truly love your channel. As a fellow mobile home owner and Tennessean, and weenie dog owner, your channel has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. You are so down to earth and real. You don’t preclean your home just to then do a cleaning video. Thank you for all you do!! I needed this today!! My poor house is a disaster and I finally have a day without anything else to do except clean!! This is exactly what I need right now!! Time to get in the right mindset for some all day cleaning!!
Kudos to you Marina for finding the energy to tackle this. I must admit the closet chaos made my anxiety peak, but as always you got it done. I used to live in a single wide with only two kiddos, and we become masters of organization. I found when I cut down on the amount of clothes we each had, the laundry situation cured itself, when we ran out of clothes it was laundry day lol.
I raised 5 babies in the 80s and 90s and now I have adopted 5 more babies that I am raising now so I know what you are going thru.. Kids bring so much to your soul because they are God's gift to us. Mess is a hint to a whole and beautiful life because life can sometimes be messy lol
I LOVE how you see your kids like smaller versions of yourself: human! Giving God’s grace to them, and understanding they will be too overwhelmed to tackle their room, and leading by example… you’re an inspiration!! Thank you for shining The Lord’s light- you have helped lift me up in difficult times! Thankful for you and your channel!
I just love how you are continuing to work hard on making good habits and taking pride in your home. One of the things that I did when I was a younger mom was to buy mattress pads to help protect them. Because my kids would sneak food, leave markers out with no caps and the list goes on ! Just a tip that helped me. You are an encouragement to this 62 yr old. Blessings sweet friend.
We just did this this weekend! I've got 4 kiddos, my youngest ones are 11 and 14. They are good at straightening up but not good at actually cleaning (wiping things down, dusting, mopping etc). I don't mind getting it all clean after they've started the process. Plus, that way I know every nook and cranny is clean. :)
I remember having my kid’s rooms looking like that. It would be so overwhelming I would want to cry. Hang in there. You’re doing great. One load at a time.
I just love your honesty. Girl, you’re not the only mama who gets overwhelmed. I think it’s part of our job description. Sending tons of love your way!
Realize as an adult if it feels overwhelming how it must feel impossible to two little girls and young boys. You did a great job Merina. I admire you...and really can tell your weight loss. We keep praying for your continued good health. You do live what you say Merina. You are an inspiration.
Decluttering was truly the best solution. Great decision, and excellent job! Also, we dont always get our children out of their troubles, but we can walk through troubles with them. They arent alone. After all, thats what He does with us!Blessings! Well done!
I totally resonate with this! BOTH my husband and I have clinically diagnosed ADD/ADHD. And what helps us tremendously is implementing the rule of "Don't put it down, put it away". Or similarly, what my grandma always said, "Everything has a place, everything in its place." Because with the way my brain flits around, and the way my husband is too, our house will get messy in 0.5 seconds! We have the feeling of 100 steps forward, 200 steps back too. Our laundry pile often looks like yours too! Don't get discouraged, there are all types of tricks to do, including the trick of "don't put it down, put it away". Whatever you touch, simply put it away or straighten it up. It might be tiring at first, but soon it will become a habit that you don't think about! And speaking from experience it will make life much less overwhelming and help to combat the ADD/ADHD. I'm still learning too; we are all figuring this out together! :)
I’m a girl mom and I have a wonderful organizing tip!!! Put a shelf all the way across the top of the wall in their room about 15 inches from the ceiling. You can store toys they don’t play with that often or put those cloth cube storage bins up there and put out of season clothes, extra blankets, toys, anything!
I found your channel last night and I fell in love with you and your family. I really needed to find someone like you. I am 62 yrs old and you have made me see things in a different way over night. God has blessed me with finding you and that is the honest truth. Shane is so much like my husband of 32 yrs. God bless y'all.
Currently pregnant and on bed rest until further notice and your video helped brighten my depressed mood from being stuck in bed. I love you and your family and think you’re doing an AMAZING job as a momma. I hope I can be half the momma you are to my little one. Prayers would also be amazing right now as I’m on bed rest with complete placenta previa and we are praying it fixes itself before I am due as if it does not it can cause some serious complications and I’m already nervous as a first time mom. 🤍
Good job! When my kids were little, I used to donate the toys, games, movies, and cloths they put grew and bought those cute colored box shape organizers. And I also had them both fold cloths and showed them where they go. Then the board games were high on a shelf and I would take them out on a special planned day and would play with them. You are doing a great job and a good mom!
My mom always said that she was my mom. And that we had alot of friends, and we needed a mom. And I agree. My mom taught me what I needed to learn and I am still using what she taught me. And I'm 62 now and just lost my mom on the 27th of May. And I am thankful that she was my mom when I was a kid. Then my friend when I moved out on my own. As her job was done. But was always there when I needed her to be my mom. And now she can watch over me from heaven. 🙏
Lori, I totally agree with you. My Mom always said I’m your Mom ! You have plenty of friends and that’s the job God give her. My children are grown and I raised them the same way. I lost my mother 2 years ago and I miss her everyday. I know from experience that she was right. I always went to my Mom because she was my best friend but my mother first and foremost. God Bless you and I’m sorry for your loss.
Your channel throws my depression out the window girl. You are such an amazing momma and wife. You keep things real and I love how you always put God first. 💕
I am so excited to watch this. I have been tackling a lot of cleaning this past week. My son just got his first apartment in preparation to get married in a few months. So we have been cleaning and decluttering both of our stuff and getting his place prepared for a wife to join him in a few months!!
The clean room looks fabulous !!! Have you tried what Day Cares do by taking a pic of what is in each bin , ( like Barbie clothes one bin , LoL Dolls in another etc ) print it off and tape it to the container ? The kids see what’s in that container and during clean up puts the toys in their designated bin. It is a great organizational tool and even very young children can do this before they learn how to read and it teaches organizational skills !
I always empty my vacuum outside into a smaller rubbish bag because of all the dust. Then I rinse the plastic bits under water and leave out to dip dry. You've done a great job Merina. Kepp it up!!
I can tell just by listening to you within this video that you are a wonderful mother. My mom always told me “two heads are better than one” similar to your approach of helping your children throughout their lives. I am 29 years old now and it brings such relief to know that my mom is not only willing but gladly works to help me when life gets tough. I know as your children grow up that this will also profoundly impact them. Keep going momma 🥰
That rug is so fun and cute! I've had many days like this. Decluttering and organization is something I enjoy, but it's overwhelming sometimes. Great job! You're a good Mama!
You're a good mom. I like your philosophy about you taking over when things get out of control. There will always be times parents have to step in. God bless you
I'm praying for you Merina! Our youngest granddaughter is this way also with her room and she has a bigger room. So I know the feeling girl. God bless your heart.
Bless you!! It don’t take long in a small place for it to look like a volcano erupted. Laughed at the food in the boys beds, crumbs don’t bother them at that age. Looks great! I was told only wipe in one direction when doing stainless.
I totally get you Merina and agree with you about housework education ie cooking cleaning etc. I always cleaned my kids rooms growing up, I felt that it was my job. I encouraged them to help, but ultimately I did it for them, I encouraged them to cook and do laundry, including ironing. My kids are my life, they’re 32 and 33 now, they’re both boys and now they have their own homes and keep them clean, they cook, they clean, do laundry and iron. Plus, they still ring me every day to check on me and always come to me if they have a problem.
Holy moly it’s amazing how much kid’s rooms multiply! I remember when I was little and my room got this bad. I wished my mom would have come in and taken over some of those decisions. It would have so much less stressful to clean my room when they asked.
You’re not alone. I have no children in the home and I get the house clean only to have to start over and clean again. It’s never ending. Some areas have a well organized system and it stays clean but other areas stay messy. Just letting you know we all struggle sis. Thanks for being so real. ❤️
Thank you for this video! I’ve cried so many times because my boys room gets so out of control and I’ve felt so awful about it! You have no idea how much this video helps me! You are such a blessing! 🥰😭
Love your transformation ! You always do an amazing job getting your house back in order and that's all that matters you always pick yourself up wherever you left off! The house looks great I am in love with your Mobile mansion 💓 Also on the laundry to help with the smell and to get stains out I add baking soda to all my loads of laundry it helps keep the odors down in the washing machine too and it doesn't leave any smell on your clothes like the vinegar can. It's a win all around for me !
That laundry struggle is real. I don't even know how it accumulates so fast. My girls love it when I come in and clean their room. I struggle to check in there too. When it gets so overwhelming for me it is hard to do it with a happy heart, but seeing how loved it makes my kids feel makes it worth it in the end. I really loved how you made it about "respecting" the house. I think that is a great way to frame it for them to motivate them to do the right thing rather than just cuz mom said so.
You are doing a great job !! My daughter room looks like this constantly. And I have to take a breather before I go in there and tackle it.. p.s. it really made my day when I say you at the flea market I love watching your videos and they really help me get up and get stuff done to thanks again for sharing your story!!!
When my house is a complete mess and my anxiety starts to kick in I absolutely love watching your videos . Is you can get your home in order I know I can 💕 your such an inspiration thank you for amazing motivational videos!
Girl! I saw a sign that said “My house cleaning style can be described as There appears to have been a struggle”. I was like Marina needs that sign. 😂 btw, I can totally relate. 😉
I resently just took the hole bottom part of my sweeper apart and cleaned it because it was clogged and not picking up anything . When I cleaned out the dirt bucked I rain the filters thru water and let them air dry . It was a hot day and set it outside to dry faster and when I put it all back together it worked perfectly fine. I can't do what you did , my husband would get on me about not cleaning it but I was like ill get it sneezing for days. So the way I did it worked out fine for me.
My boys have small rooms also, so my hubby built floor to ceiling shelfing. When you dont have much floor space you need to be creative with storage. Shane is so good at building things, I bet you guys could come up with something fun and useful. The decluttering is the most important. The less things you own the less things you have to clean! You are doing an amazing job, you are showing your kids that life can get messy but love and some elbow grease can put things back on the right path ❤
I'm so proud of you tackling the toys. My boys make the same scale messes, and it always puts me in a decluttering mood. I feel you on food in the rooms. My boys snuck Apple Jacks into their room, and I caught them on the baby monitor literally making themselves a CEREAL SANDWICH in the middle of the night. Bowl and all! 🤣🤣🤦🏽♀️ You're an amazing mama!! Keep on getting the daggone thing done, Merina!! ❤️ The Bowers Family
I just love your videos…they are so real. I was ocd when my kids were little…I even organized their toy boxes everyday…as they grew older about your kids age I let them be and like you I have had many cleaning their rooms days like you…that’s life…real life. You do such an awesome job with your family…you and Shane both. You will miss these days of all their little messes…trust me, mine are grown. Just keep doing what you are doing…
I'm still laughing about the music 🎶 at the beginning, when you first opened the door to the girls' bedroom! 😂🤣🤣 Merina, I love you so much, girl! 😂 Thank you for always being so honest and REAL!!! I used to go through the same thing with my kids' rooms. My daughter's room wasn't too awfully bad, but she had a TON of Barbies and all the stuff that goes with them. My son's room was always a huge disaster. I would clean his room every week, and he would just trash it! It didn't help that his room was so small. That always makes it more of a challenge to keep it organized. You're doing a great job, sweet girl. Just keep being you! 😊💕❤️🌷🌺
Great video Rena!!! You’re looking fantastic! Your home is so nice and homey and your family (including fur babies) is obviously very happy. Way to keep it up girl. You are such a joy to watch- you make me laugh. Keep on keeping it real, it’s the best part. God bless you and your family 😘❤️😊
Hey girl! That room so brought back so many memories, i too had 4 kids who did this quite frequently, I suffer from anxiety and OCD , what i found helped me...when i made them help clean it up or began purging things....I didnt want my kids to struggle with housecleaning the same way i did, I wanted them to go into their adult life knowing how to do these things and knowing what was necessary to reduce their stress level and surround themselves with a peaceful environment. Its the same reason i always had them help with laundry and cooking and cleaning too. I went into my adult life never being taught that by my parents and my kids seem to be better prepared when they launched than i ever was lol. It at least helped alleviate my guilt watching them wash supper dishes, or dust, etc....lol. We as moms so want to do for our kids all the time and sometimes the best thing for them and the biggest thing they need is to have us let them do it. No mama guilt girl, your doing an amazing job!
Merina I love you for being you ,I was a seen n not heard child and I wasn't allowed to make any messes! I parented different as a result and yes I did it in a big ol pickle with my kids! X Also thank you for the prayer and the community ,love you all x
You did awesome helping the girls clean their room. It would have definitely been too overwhelming for them. I didn't have the best childhood and part of it was a mom with OCD so bad about cleaning that if you washed dishes and there was one with anything on it, she would empty the cabinets and make you wash every dish in the house. I have a hard time not cleaning my house every day but Iam determined to break the cycle for my son. I'm getting better. I've prayed a lot to make me the best person I can be. God loves me with a messy house or a clean house! What's important is that we enjoy our family and honor Him! I'm loving all the wood you've added into your home, it's beautiful! You're doing amazing, keep it up!
I’m glad your so honest! Makes watching you feel real and genuine! Always enjoy your videos. Btw I do the same thing with my mop where I use my foot to get the extra stuck stuff off the floor, glad I’m not alone lol 😂
Yessss girll, love seeing you do what i did last year with my 3 boys, getting their rooms organized! I only buy things that are absolutely wanted or family gifts now! Like a big cotton candy machine or games! I learned kids will truly play with boxes more for the most part. Simple is truly better… Also just a tip, from a mom with a husband, 3 kids and 2 dogs (with hopefully more babies soon) I start a load of laundry once I wake up and head to the kitchen to make my coffee.That helps me feel like I actually keep up on it more. Oh and another tip is i do the boys laundry but i have them fold it and put it away. Another big help for me but yet a good benefit for them in life.
U know I've been with u a long time and u know I love yall. Girl u should be so proud of the momma u are now. U have 4 babies a husband 2 dogs and a home to care for and u do an amazing job! I know I am proud of the woman u are and how much u have grown. U are amazing an every kid in a normal world can destroy a room in 2 seconds flat! LoL anyone who says different are crazy. My grandson was here for 3 days and honey I just shake my head. At the mess! LoL I love u girl and hug those babies for me. STAY BLESSED
Hello my lovely! Watching this at midnight here in the UK and it's motivating me to get out of bed and sort my youngest little boys toys 😂 I totally agree with you on helping them, I always have with my boy's. lots of love and stay safe,Lisa 💖
You and Shane are the best examples for your beautiful children. You are so grounded! I love your method of parenting and wish when I raised my children I could have been like you. I love you because you are unpretentious and show us real life with a family of 4 children. Keep up the great videos.💕
Wow! My only daughter made messes like that when she was little. Unfortunately she's 40 and she still makes messes and waits till I come to dog sit and clean. You are an amazing mom. I'm in my 60's and I still love watching you mom❤
I put up cheap white cabinets above my washer/dryer. Loaded up on cleaning stuff, sewing, spray paints, etc. Much more room AND u can shut the doors, so no messy area. Also put a narrow white shelf just under the cabinets and can put some decor on it.
I did this exact thing to my kids room today. I have a school aged girl and baby boy who share a room. It wasn’t nearly as bad but it took me ALL day just doing the laundry and decluttering the clothes and dresser. Luckily we have a small play area and their beds have under bed storage drawers where we can store extra toys.
Man, you did an awesome job! I was just like you. I’d clean my girls room about once a month. But I believe it taught them how to stay clean and organized. Cause they’re all grown now and very clean and tidy. And doing their children the same way. So it’s all worth it in the end. Have a blessed day.
I love how you talk so openly about ADHD. I am 72 years old and I was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD. I have a lot to learn about living with ADHD. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
I found your channel about 3 months ago and I can't get enough of your videos. You are doing an amazing job as a mother. My mom did me the same way with cleaning my room, of course after telling me a million times she was going to throw everything away if I didn't clean my room. But once it got out of control she would clean it and half my stuff was taken away (mostly things I never knew was there). Thank you for not only giving us videos to motivate us to clean, but for making me laugh until I about pee my pants!
I just found you a couple weeks ago…you are amazing at exuding positivity (which we all need more of). I work from home and honestly I think you could be one of my friends! I enjoy all your long videos 😃 I’m so happy I randomly found you.
As long as you are moving, you are moving in the right direction! One area where you are wrong....you ARE a wonderful momma and you have kind and nurturing ways!
My first job was in a deli every evening I came in I had to wash those many big pots and pans I work until closing and had to mop and clean everything. Lol I was wondering if my boss was seeing if I was going to work out or not.lol I love going to the smokey mountains I am hope to go around this Christmas.
Merina if you worry about the stinky smells in your home try sprinkling some regular baking powder on the rugs before you vacuum them. Leave it on for a bit before vacuuming. You can do this with your mattresses too. You rock. God bless you and your family.
You always manage to bring the light to my day, you work so hard for your family, both you & Shane, you should be so proud how far you have come. Not only do you lead by example to your Kiddos but you home school too. You amaze me, bless you Marina xx
Hi and God's blessing to you Merina ❤️
I'm reaching out to you and the magnificent community of prayer warriors on here ❤️🙏🏻
My son had surgery few days ago. As he was waking and we were being transferred from recovery to his room, another gurney with a teen boy arrived at the elevators when my son's gurney did.
The teen boy was intubated. He was not awake and he was being taken to ICU.
Merina, my heart SANK for this boy and his mom.
As I'm following my healthy son on his gurney to his room to begin his complete recovery, this boy, same age as my son was headed to ICU.
We don't know his name or what he's fighting today BUT ALMIGHTY GOD KNOWS his name and what he needs.
I'm asking for all of you to pray with us for this young man 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 in the Mighty Name of Jesus 👏🏻❤️
Thank you and GOD BLESS YOU ALL ❤️
Praying 🙏 right now for your request, dear friend.
Prayer chain started!!! I was looking for this comment ❤️
Oh Mighty Father and Virgin Mary plz wrap your loving healing arms around the young …both the young men and all children who need your healing
Praying for this child for we know God has the situation in control 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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I just love how you show not everyone has a "perfect" house all the time because I am right there with you. 🧡👍
Im there with you as well and my child is moved out and i still struggle with a not so clean home
You are not alone Im a stay at home mom for the last 6 yrs ... My oldest is 18 and youngest is 6 wis DS ... I tell my husband all the time how did I manage to keep everything much more together and clean when I was working lol?
I remember as a child walking by a piece of trash on the floor. My Dad stopped me and said, "why did you not pick that up?" I said because it's not my trash. I will never forget him telling me he works hard to provide a nice home and things for our family. To show respect for the home we have and the things we have we should be taking care of the house. Even if its picking up trash that's not ours. It's about having pride in your home, room and the things you have. I was close to 7 when he told me that. I am 48 years old and guess what? If i see trash and am walking by I pick it up and throw it in the trash. My Dad was a smart man and had a way of parenting and you not even realizing he was teaching you a life lesson. At least you are trying to improve and make changes Merina. Our children do learn by example. My daughter was in 7th grade and when I went to wash her clothes I found 2 shirts that still had the tags on them. 🤔 She didn't even wear them and just threw them in the hamper. 😳 At that point I showed her how to do laundry and told her she was responsible for washing her own clothes. Not only is that a life skill she needs to learn, she also figured out not to just throw clothes in the hamper instead of hanging them up. It may seem mean but she learned several lessons. Now she is 19 & living on her own and guess what? She has never called to ask me how to do laundry. 😉 As parents we do the best we can. Every parent, child and home situation is different. We all do whatever works best. ❤
“Sometimes mommas gotta get you out of pickles.”
ABSOLUTELY!! I’m 31 and I still call my mom and ask her for help with things. She always proved to me growing up that she would always be there to help me out, even with the small things. Currently today, I called my mom to come get my children so I could clean the house. Even at 31 I still love that my momma will help me out of pickles. ❤️ your children will remember that you always helped them and will know that they can always rely on you for help. ❤️
I truly love your channel. As a fellow mobile home owner and Tennessean, and weenie dog owner, your channel has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. You are so down to earth and real. You don’t preclean your home just to then do a cleaning video. Thank you for all you do!!
I needed this today!! My poor house is a disaster and I finally have a day without anything else to do except clean!! This is exactly what I need right now!! Time to get in the right mindset for some all day cleaning!!
Kudos to you Marina for finding the energy to tackle this. I must admit the closet chaos made my anxiety peak, but as always you got it done. I used to live in a single wide with only two kiddos, and we become masters of organization.
I found when I cut down on the amount of clothes we each had, the laundry situation cured itself, when we ran out of clothes it was laundry day lol.
This is grandma Jess and you are doing such an awesome job guiding your babies. You are a superb momma so never doubt yourself.
Ps. That is alot of barbies lol
🥺❤️ THIS JUST MADE MY WHOLE NIGHT FRIEND
I raised 5 babies in the 80s and 90s and now I have adopted 5 more babies that I am raising now so I know what you are going thru.. Kids bring so much to your soul because they are God's gift to us. Mess is a hint to a whole and beautiful life because life can sometimes be messy lol
I LOVE how you see your kids like smaller versions of yourself: human! Giving God’s grace to them, and understanding they will be too overwhelmed to tackle their room, and leading by example… you’re an inspiration!! Thank you for shining The Lord’s light- you have helped lift me up in difficult times! Thankful for you and your channel!
I am SO very grateful I came across this comment today ❤️ I needed to read this one!
I just love how you are continuing to work hard on making good habits and taking pride in your home. One of the things that I did when I was a younger mom was to buy mattress pads to help protect them. Because my kids would sneak food, leave markers out with no caps and the list goes on ! Just a tip that helped me. You are an encouragement to this 62 yr old. Blessings sweet friend.
THIS IS A PHENOMENAL IDEA!!! Thank you so much! A few of our mattresses have really needed one of those!
You also should buy mattress protectors (they zip all around the mattress). Then put a mattress pad and then your fitted sheet on top of that. You
We just did this this weekend! I've got 4 kiddos, my youngest ones are 11 and 14. They are good at straightening up but not good at actually cleaning (wiping things down, dusting, mopping etc). I don't mind getting it all clean after they've started the process. Plus, that way I know every nook and cranny is clean. :)
It’s always up to us mommas to get the finer details that may go missed!!! As long as my babies are trying that’s what matters!!!! 😊😊😊😊
I remember having my kid’s rooms looking like that. It would be so overwhelming I would want to cry. Hang in there. You’re doing great. One load at a time.
I just love your honesty. Girl, you’re not the only mama who gets overwhelmed. I think it’s part of our job description. Sending tons of love your way!
Oh! I so disagree!
It’s definitely a learning process every step of the way!!! Love you too friend!! ☺️☺️
Some mothers but them in the situation to get overwhelmed. It is not my job description as a mom or grandmother.
Heck, I’m not a mama… only have 2 in my household and we are barely keeping up with anything! You are #Goals in our house…
@@NaturallyGifted77 I don't understand what you mean?
You are a mama like me! Love it!
“If they can’t come to you for the LITTLE things, they won’t come to you for the BIG things”
I always remember that.
Realize as an adult if it feels overwhelming how it must feel impossible to two little girls and young boys. You did a great job Merina. I admire you...and really can tell your weight loss. We keep praying for your continued good health. You do live what you say Merina. You are an inspiration.
Decluttering was truly the best solution. Great decision, and excellent job! Also, we dont always get our children out of their troubles, but we can walk through troubles with them. They arent alone. After all, thats what He does with us!Blessings! Well done!
I totally resonate with this! BOTH my husband and I have clinically diagnosed ADD/ADHD. And what helps us tremendously is implementing the rule of "Don't put it down, put it away". Or similarly, what my grandma always said, "Everything has a place, everything in its place."
Because with the way my brain flits around, and the way my husband is too, our house will get messy in 0.5 seconds! We have the feeling of 100 steps forward, 200 steps back too. Our laundry pile often looks like yours too! Don't get discouraged, there are all types of tricks to do, including the trick of "don't put it down, put it away". Whatever you touch, simply put it away or straighten it up. It might be tiring at first, but soon it will become a habit that you don't think about! And speaking from experience it will make life much less overwhelming and help to combat the ADD/ADHD. I'm still learning too; we are all figuring this out together! :)
Yesssssss! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 This is definitely a rule to live by! 😄😄😄😄
@@fearfullycreated Love you, girl! ❤You're doing great, don't ever forget that!!
I’m a girl mom and I have a wonderful organizing tip!!! Put a shelf all the way across the top of the wall in their room about 15 inches from the ceiling. You can store toys they don’t play with that often or put those cloth cube storage bins up there and put out of season clothes, extra blankets, toys, anything!
This is a great idea! Rotate out toys and they will play with the “new” toys as if you just bought them!
I found your channel last night and I fell in love with you and your family. I really needed to find someone like you. I am 62 yrs old and you have made me see things in a different way over night. God has blessed me with finding you and that is the honest truth. Shane is so much like my husband of 32 yrs. God bless y'all.
I am SO GLAD you found me friend!!! ❤️
Currently pregnant and on bed rest until further notice and your video helped brighten my depressed mood from being stuck in bed. I love you and your family and think you’re doing an AMAZING job as a momma. I hope I can be half the momma you are to my little one.
Prayers would also be amazing right now as I’m on bed rest with complete placenta previa and we are praying it fixes itself before I am due as if it does not it can cause some serious complications and I’m already nervous as a first time mom. 🤍
Good job! When my kids were little, I used to donate the toys, games, movies, and cloths they put grew and bought those cute colored box shape organizers. And I also had them both fold cloths and showed them where they go. Then the board games were high on a shelf and I would take them out on a special planned day and would play with them. You are doing a great job and a good mom!
My mom always said that she was my mom. And that we had alot of friends, and we needed a mom. And I agree. My mom taught me what I needed to learn and I am still using what she taught me. And I'm 62 now and just lost my mom on the 27th of May. And I am thankful that she was my mom when I was a kid. Then my friend when I moved out on my own. As her job was done. But was always there when I needed her to be my mom. And now she can watch over me from heaven. 🙏
Lori, I totally agree with you. My Mom always said I’m your Mom ! You have plenty of friends and that’s the job God give her. My children are grown and I raised them the same way. I lost my mother 2 years ago and I miss her everyday. I know from experience that she was right. I always went to my Mom because she was my best friend but my mother first and foremost. God Bless you and I’m sorry for your loss.
Your channel throws my depression out the window girl. You are such an amazing momma and wife. You keep things real and I love how you always put God first. 💕
I am so excited to watch this. I have been tackling a lot of cleaning this past week. My son just got his first apartment in preparation to get married in a few months. So we have been cleaning and decluttering both of our stuff and getting his place prepared for a wife to join him in a few months!!
Congratulations to your son!!!!!!🙌🏻
How exciting! I pray they have a long and happy life together! 💜💜💜
I am so thankful you show the real life of being a mom and our homes. I love cleaning videos and I especially love when mom's are honest.
The wood trim around your living room windows really elevates the space and I love it! Also love seeing your pups! Especially Tater and her nub tail!
The clean room looks fabulous !!! Have you tried what Day Cares do by taking a pic of what is in each bin , ( like Barbie clothes one bin , LoL Dolls in another etc ) print it off and tape it to the container ? The kids see what’s in that container and during clean up puts the toys in their designated bin. It is a great organizational tool and even very young children can do this before they learn how to read and it teaches organizational skills !
This looks like my house on the daily. Thank you for sharing your mess. It helps to let me know I’m not alone 💕💕
Being mom and wife is hard work! Everyone gets behind on cleaning and laundry! Your channel is real life!
If I were loading my laundry machine heavily, I would put in 2 pods, just to make sure everything cleans well. Very proud of you, you go girl!!!
I always empty my vacuum outside into a smaller rubbish bag because of all the dust. Then I rinse the plastic bits under water and leave out to dip dry. You've done a great job Merina. Kepp it up!!
Man I love these whole house cleaning videos. You rock girl!
I can tell just by listening to you within this video that you are a wonderful mother. My mom always told me “two heads are better than one” similar to your approach of helping your children throughout their lives. I am 29 years old now and it brings such relief to know that my mom is not only willing but gladly works to help me when life gets tough. I know as your children grow up that this will also profoundly impact them. Keep going momma 🥰
That rug is so fun and cute! I've had many days like this. Decluttering and organization is something I enjoy, but it's overwhelming sometimes. Great job! You're a good Mama!
You're a good mom. I like your philosophy about you taking over when things get out of control. There will always be times parents have to step in. God bless you
girl you can see the hard work you've been putting into your health! I'm right there in the journey with you. keep up the good work friend 🤍
Thank you so much!!!!!!😩😩😩
I'm praying for you Merina! Our youngest granddaughter is this way also with her room and she has a bigger room. So I know the feeling girl. God bless your heart.
Your prayers are SO MUCH appreciated 🥰
Marina, your home is beautiful, I really like your new sofa!! You and Shane are good parents! Keep up the good work!❤️
Bless you!! It don’t take long in a small place for it to look like a volcano erupted. Laughed at the food in the boys beds, crumbs don’t bother them at that age. Looks great! I was told only wipe in one direction when doing stainless.
Sweetheart there is a HUGE difference between filthy & messy.. Your home is messy, definitely not filthy! ❤️
I totally get you Merina and agree with you about housework education ie cooking cleaning etc. I always cleaned my kids rooms growing up, I felt that it was my job. I encouraged them to help, but ultimately I did it for them, I encouraged them to cook and do laundry, including ironing. My kids are my life, they’re 32 and 33 now, they’re both boys and now they have their own homes and keep them clean, they cook, they clean, do laundry and iron. Plus, they still ring me every day to check on me and always come to me if they have a problem.
!!!!! You go momma!!!!!! That is momma goals right there! ❤️
Holy moly it’s amazing how much kid’s rooms multiply! I remember when I was little and my room got this bad. I wished my mom would have come in and taken over some of those decisions. It would have so much less stressful to clean my room when they asked.
I am so happy you are continuing your UA-cam journey Merina. You are an inspiration to so many!! Keep doing what you’re doing!! 🖤
Girl you have me wanting to deep clean declutter my home .
Something came over me and I took a rag to all the base boards today feels so clean but lots more to do 😳
You’re not alone. I have no children in the home and I get the house clean only to have to start over and clean again. It’s never ending. Some areas have a well organized system and it stays clean but other areas stay messy. Just letting you know we all struggle sis. Thanks for being so real. ❤️
Thank you for this video! I’ve cried so many times because my boys room gets so out of control and I’ve felt so awful about it! You have no idea how much this video helps me! You are such a blessing! 🥰😭
I love how you said we're getting organized with the stuff we have
Love your transformation ! You always do an amazing job getting your house back in order and that's all that matters you always pick yourself up wherever you left off! The house looks great I am in love with your Mobile mansion 💓
Also on the laundry to help with the smell and to get stains out I add baking soda to all my loads of laundry it helps keep the odors down in the washing machine too and it doesn't leave any smell on your clothes like the vinegar can. It's a win all around for me !
That laundry struggle is real. I don't even know how it accumulates so fast. My girls love it when I come in and clean their room. I struggle to check in there too. When it gets so overwhelming for me it is hard to do it with a happy heart, but seeing how loved it makes my kids feel makes it worth it in the end. I really loved how you made it about "respecting" the house. I think that is a great way to frame it for them to motivate them to do the right thing rather than just cuz mom said so.
You are doing a great job !! My daughter room looks like this constantly. And I have to take a breather before I go in there and tackle it.. p.s. it really made my day when I say you at the flea market I love watching your videos and they really help me get up and get stuff done to thanks again for sharing your story!!!
Marina, I loved your video! ❤️
Great job on helping kids room to get organized!👍 love the way you communicate and teach your kids with love ❤️🙏
When my house is a complete mess and my anxiety starts to kick in I absolutely love watching your videos . Is you can get your home in order I know I can 💕 your such an inspiration thank you for amazing motivational videos!
Love your honesty about how things get out of hand! I can totally relate!! God bless!
I feel like I’m always chasing my tail friend 😅
Girl! I saw a sign that said “My house cleaning style can be described as There appears to have been a struggle”. I was like Marina needs that sign. 😂 btw, I can totally relate. 😉
Jane Dixon,I was a Jayne Dixon before I married Cool name!😃
I FREAKIN LOVE THAT
😂😂😂😂😂 Ohhhhh girl I’m going to have to find that sign!!!!!!
I have one that says, "My house was clean yesterday. Sorry you missed it." I love it and have kept it prominently displayed in my home for years!
Hilarious!
I resently just took the hole bottom part of my sweeper apart and cleaned it because it was clogged and not picking up anything . When I cleaned out the dirt bucked I rain the filters thru water and let them air dry . It was a hot day and set it outside to dry faster and when I put it all back together it worked perfectly fine. I can't do what you did , my husband would get on me about not cleaning it but I was like ill get it sneezing for days. So the way I did it worked out fine for me.
This was so motivating, girl! I am in love with the new living room set up and lighting.
My boys have small rooms also, so my hubby built floor to ceiling shelfing. When you dont have much floor space you need to be creative with storage. Shane is so good at building things, I bet you guys could come up with something fun and useful. The decluttering is the most important. The less things you own the less things you have to clean! You are doing an amazing job, you are showing your kids that life can get messy but love and some elbow grease can put things back on the right path ❤
I'm so proud of you tackling the toys. My boys make the same scale messes, and it always puts me in a decluttering mood. I feel you on food in the rooms. My boys snuck Apple Jacks into their room, and I caught them on the baby monitor literally making themselves a CEREAL SANDWICH in the middle of the night. Bowl and all! 🤣🤣🤦🏽♀️ You're an amazing mama!! Keep on getting the daggone thing done, Merina!! ❤️ The Bowers Family
“Doesn’t matter as long as I keep on walking” I needed to hear that this morning 🙌🏾
That’s was the most SATISFYING cleaning video I’ve ever watched!! You go girl, you got the DANG THING doneeee!! 💕
I just love your videos…they are so real. I was ocd when my kids were little…I even organized their toy boxes everyday…as they grew older about your kids age I let them be and like you I have had many cleaning their rooms days like you…that’s life…real life. You do such an awesome job with your family…you and Shane both. You will miss these days of all their little messes…trust me, mine are grown. Just keep doing what you are doing…
Rina, crazy thing I’ve found out…I use the Sprayaway glass cleaner spray on all our stainless steel appliances and it works wonders!
You did totally amazing once again. I love how relatable and honest you are. You and your family are delightful.
I'm still laughing about the music 🎶 at the beginning, when you first opened the door to the girls' bedroom! 😂🤣🤣 Merina, I love you so much, girl! 😂 Thank you for always being so honest and REAL!!! I used to go through the same thing with my kids' rooms. My daughter's room wasn't too awfully bad, but she had a TON of Barbies and all the stuff that goes with them. My son's room was always a huge disaster. I would clean his room every week, and he would just trash it! It didn't help that his room was so small. That always makes it more of a challenge to keep it organized. You're doing a great job, sweet girl. Just keep being you! 😊💕❤️🌷🌺
Sending prayers for this young man and Marina you always do a fantastic job
THANK YOU❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great video Rena!!! You’re looking fantastic! Your home is so nice and homey and your family (including fur babies) is obviously very happy. Way to keep it up girl. You are such a joy to watch- you make me laugh. Keep on keeping it real, it’s the best part. God bless you and your family 😘❤️😊
I just adore ur videos ! And luv how u and ur hubby r raising ur children.
❤️ I appreciate you and your kindness more than you could ever know!
Hey girl! That room so brought back so many memories, i too had 4 kids who did this quite frequently, I suffer from anxiety and OCD , what i found helped me...when i made them help clean it up or began purging things....I didnt want my kids to struggle with housecleaning the same way i did, I wanted them to go into their adult life knowing how to do these things and knowing what was necessary to reduce their stress level and surround themselves with a peaceful environment. Its the same reason i always had them help with laundry and cooking and cleaning too. I went into my adult life never being taught that by my parents and my kids seem to be better prepared when they launched than i ever was lol. It at least helped alleviate my guilt watching them wash supper dishes, or dust, etc....lol. We as moms so want to do for our kids all the time and sometimes the best thing for them and the biggest thing they need is to have us let them do it. No mama guilt girl, your doing an amazing job!
Thank you!!!!☺️☺️☺️ you’re right!!!! Us momma birds gotta teach our babies how to fly!!!😊😊😊
I still clean my adult kids rooms. They are off to college and I spent the weekend cleaning and organizing.
I cherish these moments.
Ohhhh boy it’s that time! I’m trying my best to declutter while pregnant and it’s so exhausting…needing this motivation. ♥️😊
Merina I love you for being you ,I was a seen n not heard child and I wasn't allowed to make any messes! I parented different as a result and yes I did it in a big ol pickle with my kids! X
Also thank you for the prayer and the community ,love you all x
❤️❤️❤️❤️ this!
We love you friend! You are seen and heard how 🥰❤️
Totally agree with you about helping them with their rooms!!! They will learn by watching you help! 🥰
☺️☺️☺️thank you!!!
You did awesome helping the girls clean their room. It would have definitely been too overwhelming for them. I didn't have the best childhood and part of it was a mom with OCD so bad about cleaning that if you washed dishes and there was one with anything on it, she would empty the cabinets and make you wash every dish in the house. I have a hard time not cleaning my house every day but Iam determined to break the cycle for my son. I'm getting better. I've prayed a lot to make me the best person I can be. God loves me with a messy house or a clean house! What's important is that we enjoy our family and honor Him! I'm loving all the wood you've added into your home, it's beautiful! You're doing amazing, keep it up!
I’m glad your so honest! Makes watching you feel real and genuine! Always enjoy your videos. Btw I do the same thing with my mop where I use my foot to get the extra stuck stuff off the floor, glad I’m not alone lol 😂
I'm sick on the couch and you're just what the Doctor ordered. Always adoring you! ❤💜
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Oh my that's a ton of laundry...NO judgement I've been there. I now wash a load a day and that has helped so much.
It happens SOOOO FAST 😅
Yessss girll, love seeing you do what i did last year with my 3 boys, getting their rooms organized! I only buy things that are absolutely wanted or family gifts now! Like a big cotton candy machine or games! I learned kids will truly play with boxes more for the most part. Simple is truly better… Also just a tip, from a mom with a husband, 3 kids and 2 dogs (with hopefully more babies soon) I start a load of laundry once I wake up and head to the kitchen to make my coffee.That helps me feel like I actually keep up on it more. Oh and another tip is i do the boys laundry but i have them fold it and put it away. Another big help for me but yet a good benefit for them in life.
This is definitely good advice!!!😳😳😳😳😳thank you so much!!!!☺️☺️☺️☺️
U know I've been with u a long time and u know I love yall. Girl u should be so proud of the momma u are now. U have 4 babies a husband 2 dogs and a home to care for and u do an amazing job! I know I am proud of the woman u are and how much u have grown. U are amazing an every kid in a normal world can destroy a room in 2 seconds flat! LoL anyone who says different are crazy. My grandson was here for 3 days and honey I just shake my head. At the mess! LoL
I love u girl and hug those babies for me. STAY BLESSED
Hello my lovely! Watching this at midnight here in the UK and it's motivating me to get out of bed and sort my youngest little boys toys 😂 I totally agree with you on helping them, I always have with my boy's. lots of love and stay safe,Lisa 💖
That sounds like me!!! 😄😄😄I’ll just get a wild hair and feel like cleaning something!!!! Love you too friend!!😊😊😊😊
You and Shane are the best examples for your beautiful children. You are so grounded! I love your method of parenting and wish when I raised my children I could have been like you. I love you because you are unpretentious and show us real life with a family of 4 children. Keep up the great videos.💕
Wow! My only daughter made messes like that when she was little. Unfortunately she's 40 and she still makes messes and waits till I come to dog sit and clean. You are an amazing mom. I'm in my 60's and I still love watching you mom❤
Think of all the children you made happy with rehoming. That bedroom looks transformed. Excellent job ladies!!!!!
First!!! I’ve never gotten to say that lol
I put up cheap white cabinets above my washer/dryer. Loaded up on cleaning stuff, sewing, spray paints, etc. Much more room AND u can shut the doors, so no messy area. Also put a narrow white shelf just under the cabinets and can put some decor on it.
Taking care of a house, no matter what kind of house it is , is a lot of work!!!! You are doing an excellent job!!!!! Love your style!!!!!!!
I did this exact thing to my kids room today. I have a school aged girl and baby boy who share a room. It wasn’t nearly as bad but it took me ALL day just doing the laundry and decluttering the clothes and dresser. Luckily we have a small play area and their beds have under bed storage drawers where we can store extra toys.
Way to go mom, great job! They're going to enjoy their room so much more and feel a lot more calm.
Good job!!! I have a sing that states " I sometimes get the urge to clean, but I lay down until it passes"....so I understand you.
Man, you did an awesome job! I was just like you. I’d clean my girls room about once a month. But I believe it taught them how to stay clean and organized. Cause they’re all grown now and very clean and tidy. And doing their children the same way. So it’s all worth it in the end. Have a blessed day.
Your home is cozy and lovely. You worked HARD and steady and you got it DONE ‼️
BRAVO 👏🏻‼️‼️‼️‼️👏🏻
LOVE YOU MY FRIEND
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I love how you talk so openly about ADHD. I am 72 years old and I was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD. I have a lot to learn about living with ADHD. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Thank you for sharing this, it’s so personal but so many of us are there! I’m tackling my boys room right now thanks to your cleaning motivation ❤️
I am from Michigan and we visited pigeon forge Tennessee back in 2016 as part of my senior trip and I can't wait to come back! I loved it there!!
I found your channel about 3 months ago and I can't get enough of your videos. You are doing an amazing job as a mother. My mom did me the same way with cleaning my room, of course after telling me a million times she was going to throw everything away if I didn't clean my room. But once it got out of control she would clean it and half my stuff was taken away (mostly things I never knew was there). Thank you for not only giving us videos to motivate us to clean, but for making me laugh until I about pee my pants!
I do the same with the bins under the beds. It's so convenient! We have one for toys & one for craft stuff.
I just found you a couple weeks ago…you are amazing at exuding positivity (which we all need more of). I work from home and honestly I think you could be one of my friends! I enjoy all your long videos 😃 I’m so happy I randomly found you.
You are such a wonderful mom! God bless you for your patience and kindness. ❤
As long as you are moving, you are moving in the right direction! One area where you are wrong....you ARE a wonderful momma and you have kind and nurturing ways!
My first job was in a deli every evening I came in I had to wash those many big pots and pans I work until closing and had to mop and clean everything. Lol I was wondering if my boss was seeing if I was going to work out or not.lol I love going to the smokey mountains I am hope to go around this Christmas.
Merina if you worry about the stinky smells in your home try sprinkling some regular baking powder on the rugs before you vacuum them. Leave it on for a bit before vacuuming. You can do this with your mattresses too. You rock. God bless you and your family.
You always manage to bring the light to my day, you work so hard for your family, both you & Shane, you should be so proud how far you have come. Not only do you lead by example to your Kiddos but you home school too. You amaze me, bless you Marina xx