I get lots of flack for this but any time we went on vacation our last stop was a laundry mat. Two hours later all was washed, dried, folded, and returned to suitcases. Once home all is put away and I have a day to readjust to being home!
I think that is one of the best ideas ever! Seriously, to get access to use all the washing machines and dryers at once and then come home with clean clothes has got to be one of the best feelings!
I never did chores growing up. My relationships and personal life used to suffer from the consequences of my own laziness. I just had to tell you that you are one of my biggest inspirations! I got married three years ago and just had our son 6 months ago. Your videos and way of living have inspired me to love homemaking and make my home clean and beautiful for my family. I thank the Lord I found your channel when I did (2 years ago) Thank you!
Our eldest daughter was extremely lazy. No matter what we did, she remained very lazy. She's still young, almost 21 yrs old. She has gotten slightly better and expresses that she would really like to become a homemaker and farmer, but she still doesn't do much to back that up. (Still doesn't help us out at all) I pray she ends up like you. Finding her motivation, giving up her selfish mindset. I tell her all the time that life will be different once you find a husband and have your own kids. You'll find that Mommy wasn't a nag, she just wanted you to learn and be prepared for life outside of this home. 😂
@@minnamae25 At 21 she should definitely be cleaning up after herself and helping at home.. she definitely will need to change if she plans on being a housewife and homemaker
@@Jkaye13 She currently lives with her father. She didn't like me and her step father expecting her to pull her weight around the house, so she moved out at 14, moved back in, seen that nothing changed and moved back out again at 17. Her younger siblings are workers. Probably because they are being raised by 2 very like minded parents. 😍😍😍
This makes me feel so much better about getting my kids to help out with chores. Family used to give us so much stick over it. Which honestly I didn't understand because I had to do lots of chores growing up as the eldest of 4, and when i say lots i mean a lot! I think I was making up for dad not helping with anything home related and mum being overwhelmed (she still did a lot!). When my sister was older she got some chores too but the other two siblings got away scot free lol by then life was calmer I guess. Anyway, hubby didn't have to do anything growing up (youngest of 3) so we were chalk and cheese lol good thing I like taking care of a home and hubby is always willing to help but I get a lot done being a sahm. I think it's awesome teaching kids to help from a young age, they're gonna have to do it later so why not teach them that skillset ❤️
I've watched you off and on for years and you make everything look so easy. In truth, I had the wrong perspective on my homekeeping. I looked at everything as if it were a chore, but it's not, it's a reflection of my husband and I. I took on the responsibility of being the homemaker, homesteader, while he provided the means, and he is a huge help to me. But if you can manage a home with 10 people, because of this very thing, then I should be MORE THAN capable of doing it for the two of us! Thank you for reminding me just what a "Good and Faithful Steward" really is! May God continue to richly bless you and yours!
I’ve been dealing with major, debilitating prenatal depression. It’s been so overwhelming. This video gave me the encouragement to push through for the day and get a few more things done. Thank you.
I'm sorry!! That is so hard.. I would recommend seeing a chiropractor/kinesiologist and testing your hormones/vitamins and minerals in your body. They helped me alot during my post partum depression, I was barely hanging on.
I'll be praying for you, during this season of life. I say this because I suffered with no understanding of what was wrong with me. Several decades later I can reflect back to that time. It was nothing that I had or had not done right as a mother. The physiological issues were a struggle I had no clue what was off, I just knew I was off. My best strategy was to worry about the dust for later. Only now to focus on clean clothes and dishes and nutritious food in our bellies. Mom must rest every chance given. Avoid putting pressure on yourself to do ALL (or any) of what seasoned moms with several kids and YT channels do. Just do your best for today and rest well knowing that. And never be afraid to ask a family member or friend for a break. Remember this season soon will pass and enjoy the peaceful moments with your baby(s). May God bless you and keep you. ❤
I love that you have an older model washer and dryer. I have an old one too and it’s been running forever. New appliances just can’t compare to the older models! It’s like they are made to last only a few years.
You are so right. I was really excited to get a front-loading washer a few years ago. Now I wish I would have kept my old, top-loading one. They just work so much better.
You inspire this 65 yr old tired lady to do better in getting clutter or things we don’t really need gone. Dealing with my husband going through bladder cancer the last 2 1/2 yrs has put so much on hold for me. No energy to do extra. He is much better as of this week just needs to get energy, stamina, balance, strength back. Maybe I can get some things done. Thank you. 💚
Bless you! I watched my mom take care of my dad for 9 1/2 years after he had a massive stroke and became disabled. It is not for the faint of heart! May God be with you in your journey. 🙏
Been watching your channel quietly for a few years now and just wanted to say thank you for sharing what you’ve learned along your homemaking and mothering journey in an honest and artistic way! I’m one of 9 kids and have 5 of my own now, and it’s affirming and fun to see your solutions that are working for me too - like simplifying EVERYthing and swapping out seasonal clothing or layers… with lovely baskets for storage. :) Seeing you doing what YOU were meant to do well encourages me to to the same. Thank you!
How on earth do you do it all?! I am so impressed. I have "only" 3 kids, a cleaner once a week, I don't homeschool and I only have to go to work, teaching at my son's school, half a day a week... yet I complain I have no time and feel overwhelmed with all the tasks regularly. Your vlogs really help me put things into perspective and enjoy homemaking more. Thank you!
Do what you do do well. Everyone has their limits of what they can do in a day. You will get into a rhythm with home responsibilities. Your life might look different than my life, but you can get it done.
Love how talkative your son is, following you around. He’s so cute. Just wants to hang with mom!♥️ Your philosophy on minimizing your clothing, toys, kitchen stuff etc is very wise. I can see how that functions well and makes your life and job as a mom, more pleasant and enjoyable ! Good job Lisa!!!👍🏼😊♥️
you have so much to do everyday. just laundry for a family of 10 is a monumental task. meal shopping, prep, cleanup 3 times a day and you homeschool!!! amazing love for your family.
For front load HE washers, if I have something really dirty such as muddy clothes, I will run a quick cold water wash without detergent before I wash the regular wash cycle. This action makes the dirty clothes heavier because the clothes are wet when I begin my usual wash cycle; therefore, the weight of the clothes determines how much water goes into front loader. Personally, I would never return to a top loading washer HE or the old fashioned agitator. I wash cloth diapers using this method, they always come out clean, and stain free. I hope this helps someone!
I’m going to try this. I’ve had my front loader for 5 yrs now and there are times I scratch my head wondering why parts of the clothes are dry and don’t smell as clean. It’s annoyed me so much. Never knew it went by weight. I always try not to overload the washer so smaller loads would get clean and yet still the same, not much water getting on them!
I have always loved your minimalistic homemaking ideas, like having less clothing per person and being able to get the house back together in 30 minutes. We just moved and i miss having an “old school”washer with a center agitator and dryer like you’ve got. (You have Speed Queen, I had Maytag). I have the “new” front loader type like you mentioned and I didn’t know I’d have to prop the door open to keep it from stinking, keep the detergent dispenser open and cleaned, and drain the hose periodically. Drying takes more than twice as long. Then, there’s the computer…On our first load, the machine stopped after 45 minutes and said we had a water leak and needed to get it serviced. So, in some ways, the “new” modern things make homemaking a lot harder!!
When I wash dishes by hand, I almost always drain everything in the empty dishwasher. I also have an older washer and dryer… I believe in fixing things! My old dishwasher was 32 years old when it finally gave up
This video was so refreshing to watch how swiftly you made this cleaning looked. I feel like I can either have a clean house or homeschool and garden, but never have them all. I would love to watch a video of you you integrate all three.
Oh my gosh Lisa, you are so right on appreciating the way your home runs when you go on vacation. We just got back from Branson, and although it was a short trip, we had plenty of space, and I NEEDED that break, it felt SO good to be home! It truly gave me a new appreciation and perspective on my life! 😅
I rarely use my dishwasher, but it works great as a dish drainer, just leave the door propped open so the clean, wet dishes can air dry. It keeps the counter cleared, too. My 7 children are all grown now. I enjoy watching your channel remembering those days when I was where you are now.
Lisa, keep your speedqueen with the ringer. The newer washer are the pits!! Also, I noticed a few videos back that you have new hilights in your hair, I really like it. Great video as always.
Boy, I don’t know what new washers you’re talking about. Mine is excellent. You never realize how much the center pole beats up the fibers in your clothes until it’s not there. Energy efficient should never mean that your clothese do not have the right amount of water to rinse well! The water level sensor should work very well. Sorry your experience is poor, but that’s probably the age of the vrbo equipment.
@@lornadsikorskiassociates8294, I agree 100%. I have a front loader HE washer and would never return to the old fashioned agitator or top load impeller washers!
My rental house doesn't have a dishwasher! I don't even own a drying rack as of yet, but yes doing dishes after every meal helps so much keeping things under control.
I saw a recipe on pinterest of adding sauerkraut into grilled cheese sandwiches with mustard.. delicious! It has been a game changer. I’ve also had (at a restaurant) grilled cheese with apple sauce and slices and thick cut bacon. Easy ways to dress up a classic grilled cheese and make it feel more like a meal.
I use the dishwasher as a dish drainer.... Hand wash, rinse and into the dishwasher they go, close, and there are clean dishes out of sight.... Especially useful in the air BNB
I'm always surprised by how many people can watch a lovely video and NOT give it a thumbs up. At this time, it has been watched 132,000 and there are only 7,300 likes. Come on people!
@@diamant1081 It is not a rule, and you are certainly not obligated to like a video. However, It is a nice thing to do if you enjoyed it or found it helpful as it encourages and helps the content creator. 😊
Liking, commenting and sharing the video improves the algorithms of the creators being paid. I figured I got something from watching it so the least I can do is to help them earn their living.
Thank you for saying something about the high efficiency washer. I too have been blessed by such a machine that massages the clothes, leaves in the dirt and sends them on their way. I will definitely try it. Hand washing clothes, though doable, is quite the chore.
For my high efficiency washer I put my GE on high water level, not max. Bulky items, deep rinse, and a 15 minute soak. I also use the deep fill. I pour 1 gallon of water on the dry clothes once they are in the washer. All of this actually fills the washer just over the clothes. It seems to work.
for the drying dishes situation- if you find yourself in that situation again, try handwashing the dishes and then using the dishwasher as your drying rack. I started doing that since I hate the counter drying racks and it’s amazing! Always clean dishes and allows for drip drying (if you’re in high humidity area, you can leave the door to the dishwasher open to help them dry)
I’m so glad you came! Williamsburg (we actually live in Jamestown)here! Born and raised many generations before the birth of our nation! I hope y’all had a wonderful trip! We just acquired an old farmhouse in York (not far) and I cannot wait to get started! Thank you for sharing your lovely family and life. God bless!
I just love your flow. Something so nostalgic about it. I know I’ve said the word nostalgic before but that’s what your channel is to me! 🥰❤️ God bless you and your family.
I have to agree about the high efficiency washers. Mine, even though it’s only 3 or 4 years old, is a top load. I clean Airbnbs and I had to relearn how to do laundry. 🤦🏻♀️ I concluded that those are for hardly dirty laundry. Not for jeans that have worked in the garden all day! 😂 Thank you for leaving in the conversation about making soda! I miss hearing those little voices around the house.🥹💕
I just love your channel so much Lisa! ❣️ I've been watching you probably for almost 6 years now and your channel never get old 🫶🏾 always so refreshing & inspiring
I live right by Williamsburg! I would have just loved running into you.😊 these were great tips. I love that you keep your home so cozy and beautiful in decorations but so minimal in items. As someone who teaches Decluttering, I always try to stress that you don’t have to become a minimalist in decor or cozy in order to streamline your home! ❤
I would love more information about how you built the curtains around your child's crib in your bedroom!! It looks beautiful as well as effective. We have our 7 month old still in our room out of necessity and I need something like this. Thank you!
This. Is so encouraging. Right now, I’m putting together a salad and onions- & cucumbers in a a pickle jar. These are each things I’ll have to go with whatever meats we have for supper…as you say: options👍😊
I live in a city where we have 4 seasons in one day 🤪 let me tell you it makes it very hard to keep things simple like you show and I wish I could just do that but I am telling you we wake up needing jackets and mid day we need swim stuff and light layers 🤪
Oh I love speed queen washer we had one years ago I told my husband thst will be my nexted washer when my dishwasher goes out I'm not buying another one but I got to get organized more when my daughter and her husband move out they just bought a new house 5 miles from our house we have animals but there going to be moving into a subdivision in the country my daughter wants a few chickens I said you will have to check because your close to people but my grand son loves my chickens we just built a new chicken house its fushia pink with antique white trim in side the same antique white I need to do my own milk and water kefir I love milk kefir love all you and your sisters videos so inspiring to me
Whoa! The image showed light green Dining room walls, and I thought, how did they manage painting all that right after vacation? I'd love to paint our kitchen & cupboards, but it's so hard to visualize how that will look, in order to get the color depth right. Soon, I'll just have to decide to do it.
Thanks so much for these videos!! So Encouraging. I am prego with baby number 8 and yes, it does get so much easier, but not on it’s own :-). Women have hard work ahead of them, but getting inspiration for channels like yours makes the work so much easier!!
My front loader died and I went to an RV washer. It gets the clothes sooo much cleaner than the frontloader did even on heavy duty. Going back to a top load, deep fill, with agitator when I get a new washer.
YEP! Friend of mine fixes up appliances. New machines are garbage, especially front loaders and ESPECIALLY "energy efficient" ones. (They use less water overall AND reuse wash water as rinse water. Not clean!!)
You are 100% right about dishwashers! You definitely have more items in the kitchen so you don’t have to constantly run the dishwasher! As far as washers go…I got rid of my high efficiency front loader because I hated it! I love my center agitator with the setting for full fill so that the clothes get agitated and washed properly. I love the double rinse. ❤
When my family goes on vacation it stays anywhere for several nights, we try to get a place with a washer & dryer, keep things washed up so we ring have to pack as much or bring home dirty laundry. One thing I try to implement is that everything has a place and if you put it in its place, it'll be there when you need it! Especially keys, remotes, shoes, belts, small tools.. those type things. But with boys/men its the hardest thing in the world to get them to understand😄 And use one glass/cup and wash it out! Don't let me go to the sink & it has 10 glasses & cups in it..i even made my kids friends understand that rule😉 seems like the simple things are the hardest to get them to understand sometimes🤦♀️ Your little boy is so sweet😊 Enjoyed the video!
I love how large your mudroom area is! That is awesome. I have a tiny area right at my door, but I have an upstairs apartment of a house. We leave our shoes there, but we all only have a few pairs of shoes each (my sons each have maybe 2 or 3 pairs). It is nice when you find products you love like your cheese.
Yay for Williamsburg and Speed Queen I love both.:) I do love my dishwasher too I run it once a day would not see the need for 2. A busy day in the kitchen finds me using and reusing and hand washing too.
I adore the videos like this, talking about homemaking, seeing her do all the housework. I am just by myself and sometimes struggle to find and do the routines to have clean clothes and have the food so I am always in awe (and maybe a little bit jealous) when she does it for 10 people!
Currently purging and finishing our season swap, and this started to auto play after my last view. And YES! We just for Speed Queens, and life is much easier.
Great video and very helpful and inspiring. I’m a mom of five who are older now and I remember those days the inventory of everything and keeping everyone together and running smoothly. Love you all
hey girl- love the video! 😀 Glad y'all had fun on your trip and got back safe😘 I like your t-shirt 😉 Andrea from Pine and prospect home is talking about her Lilacs today on her channel😁 Y'all have a blessed weekend🥰
The most crucial thing that you can do is pay attention to each and every child! That is the most important and recognizing that individual child's needs that you brought into this world! Everything else second.
Williamsburg is absolutely beautiful 😊 I got to visit my senior year of high school with a small group from my school. I can’t wait to go back and see it again.
My husband always keep the basic in pantry potatoes eggs peanut butter bread butter milk and oats you can make something and a few vegetables like onions carrots
I do the same thing with switching out clothes and accessories in May and October every year too! I do this for the kids and myself because I don't want a cluttered closet either, it is work, but it helps me to keep things minimal and not overly cluttered, it also helps my kods pick out appropriate clothes that fit. Sometimes they have clothes they don't like to wear in their size, not comfortable for some reason so I have a basket in each room for those too!
Oh, thank you for going "off topic." I have a high efficiency washer and dryer, and they drive me crazy! I have to use bulky bedding settings for enough water, too. I also use baskets to sort thr laundry, but I only have three kids so we each ha e our own basket, and I sort them, never fold, and the kids put their own away usually. Great video!! Very helpful!!
Hello Lisa! Love watching you organize. Its amazing how you have everything so neat! Glad you had a vacation, ive seen williamsburg Va many times. My hubby was in the army and stationed near there years ago! Thanks for sharing!
Having less clothes helps a lot…helps with laundry flow if u have less clothes you need to turn on the washing machine otherwise you dont have clothes to wear … helps to stay on top of laundry
I am new to this channel and love your decorating. When you painted the laundry room that black shade,I didn't think it would turn out so amazing. Best wishes from the maritimes in Eastern Canada.
Good morning Lisa 🙏😊 Thank you again for a wonderful video with great ideas. You make homemaking so simple and easy. And you are right about the simplicity. It makes things much easier. And trains the kids along the way. When my boys were young, I kept two clothes baskets in the bathroom… one was white the other was either blue or brown. They knew to put whites such as underwear and socks in the white basket and everything else in the colored basket. When a basket was full I threw it in the washer. Basically it was already sorted for me when they came out of the dryer . Thanks again Have a blessed week.
I get lots of flack for this but any time we went on vacation our last stop was a laundry mat. Two hours later all was washed, dried, folded, and returned to suitcases. Once home all is put away and I have a day to readjust to being home!
I think that is one of the best ideas ever! Seriously, to get access to use all the washing machines and dryers at once and then come home with clean clothes has got to be one of the best feelings!
Great idea, thanks for sharing.
We have done this, especially after camping so we can wash the sleeping bags, too.
Smart!
We typically stay in a whole house vacation rental and we wash after everyone has pjs on.
I never did chores growing up. My relationships and personal life used to suffer from the consequences of my own laziness. I just had to tell you that you are one of my biggest inspirations! I got married three years ago and just had our son 6 months ago. Your videos and way of living have inspired me to love homemaking and make my home clean and beautiful for my family. I thank the Lord I found your channel when I did (2 years ago) Thank you!
Our eldest daughter was extremely lazy. No matter what we did, she remained very lazy. She's still young, almost 21 yrs old. She has gotten slightly better and expresses that she would really like to become a homemaker and farmer, but she still doesn't do much to back that up. (Still doesn't help us out at all) I pray she ends up like you. Finding her motivation, giving up her selfish mindset. I tell her all the time that life will be different once you find a husband and have your own kids. You'll find that Mommy wasn't a nag, she just wanted you to learn and be prepared for life outside of this home. 😂
@@minnamae25
At 21 she should definitely be cleaning up after herself and helping at home.. she definitely will need to change if she plans on being a housewife and homemaker
@@Jkaye13 She currently lives with her father. She didn't like me and her step father expecting her to pull her weight around the house, so she moved out at 14, moved back in, seen that nothing changed and moved back out again at 17. Her younger siblings are workers. Probably because they are being raised by 2 very like minded parents. 😍😍😍
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This makes me feel so much better about getting my kids to help out with chores. Family used to give us so much stick over it. Which honestly I didn't understand because I had to do lots of chores growing up as the eldest of 4, and when i say lots i mean a lot! I think I was making up for dad not helping with anything home related and mum being overwhelmed (she still did a lot!). When my sister was older she got some chores too but the other two siblings got away scot free lol by then life was calmer I guess. Anyway, hubby didn't have to do anything growing up (youngest of 3) so we were chalk and cheese lol good thing I like taking care of a home and hubby is always willing to help but I get a lot done being a sahm. I think it's awesome teaching kids to help from a young age, they're gonna have to do it later so why not teach them that skillset ❤️
I've watched you off and on for years and you make everything look so easy. In truth, I had the wrong perspective on my homekeeping. I looked at everything as if it were a chore, but it's not, it's a reflection of my husband and I. I took on the responsibility of being the homemaker, homesteader, while he provided the means, and he is a huge help to me. But if you can manage a home with 10 people, because of this very thing, then I should be MORE THAN capable of doing it for the two of us! Thank you for reminding me just what a "Good and Faithful Steward" really is! May God continue to richly bless you and yours!
Thank you so much!
You are just the exact definition of the Proverbs 31 woman. You are such a role model to us mothers and homemakers. Thank you!
Thank you so much
@@FarmhouseonBoone I couldn't agree more!
I’ve been dealing with major, debilitating prenatal depression. It’s been so overwhelming. This video gave me the encouragement to push through for the day and get a few more things done. Thank you.
I'm sorry!! That is so hard.. I would recommend seeing a chiropractor/kinesiologist and testing your hormones/vitamins and minerals in your body. They helped me alot during my post partum depression, I was barely hanging on.
I'll be praying for you, during this season of life. I say this because I suffered with no understanding of what was wrong with me. Several decades later I can reflect back to that time. It was nothing that I had or had not done right as a mother. The physiological issues were a struggle I had no clue what was off, I just knew I was off. My best strategy was to worry about the dust for later. Only now to focus on clean clothes and dishes and nutritious food in our bellies. Mom must rest every chance given. Avoid putting pressure on yourself to do ALL (or any) of what seasoned moms with several kids and YT channels do. Just do your best for today and rest well knowing that. And never be afraid to ask a family member or friend for a break.
Remember this season soon will pass and enjoy the peaceful moments with your baby(s). May God bless you and keep you. ❤
I'm so sorry to hear that. Glad to hear you found some encouragement. Hang in there.
"You make soda? Yaaaay!" Love those little voices. So sweet.
I love that you have an older model washer and dryer. I have an old one too and it’s been running forever. New appliances just can’t compare to the older models! It’s like they are made to last only a few years.
You are so right. I was really excited to get a front-loading washer a few years ago. Now I wish I would have kept my old, top-loading one. They just work so much better.
You’re right! I cannot stand my HE washer 😂. I’m hoping to sell it for an old school speed queen with the drum.
I also have a top loader speed queen and though not HE….i LOVE IT
You can buy a old school brand NEW speed queen washer.
I love my Speed Queen washer and dryer set. Nothing fancy but clean good and fast!.
You inspire this 65 yr old tired lady to do better in getting clutter or things we don’t really need gone. Dealing with my husband going through bladder cancer the last 2 1/2 yrs has put so much on hold for me. No energy to do extra. He is much better as of this week just needs to get energy, stamina, balance, strength back. Maybe I can get some things done. Thank you. 💚
I hope he has a full recovery!
Bless you! I watched my mom take care of my dad for 9 1/2 years after he had a massive stroke and became disabled. It is not for the faint of heart! May God be with you in your journey. 🙏
Thank you both. I do my best. Been married 31 years, together 33. It all a part of our vows promise under Gods word.
Been watching your channel quietly for a few years now and just wanted to say thank you for sharing what you’ve learned along your homemaking and mothering journey in an honest and artistic way! I’m one of 9 kids and have 5 of my own now, and it’s affirming and fun to see your solutions that are working for me too - like simplifying EVERYthing and swapping out seasonal clothing or layers… with lovely baskets for storage. :) Seeing you doing what YOU were meant to do well encourages me to to the same. Thank you!
I appreciate that! Thank you.
How on earth do you do it all?! I am so impressed. I have "only" 3 kids, a cleaner once a week, I don't homeschool and I only have to go to work, teaching at my son's school, half a day a week... yet I complain I have no time and feel overwhelmed with all the tasks regularly.
Your vlogs really help me put things into perspective and enjoy homemaking more. Thank you!
I have years of practice!
Do what you do do well. Everyone has their limits of what they can do in a day. You will get into a rhythm with home responsibilities. Your life might look different than my life, but you can get it done.
Love how talkative your son is, following you around. He’s so cute. Just wants to hang with mom!♥️
Your philosophy on minimizing your clothing, toys, kitchen stuff etc is very wise. I can see how that functions well and makes your life and job as a mom, more pleasant and enjoyable ! Good job Lisa!!!👍🏼😊♥️
you have so much to do everyday. just laundry for a family of 10 is a monumental task. meal shopping, prep, cleanup 3 times a day and you homeschool!!! amazing love for your family.
We just throw in a load as we see it so it doesn't end up being a monumental task.
Awe, that little voice asking about soda...so sweet.
For front load HE washers, if I have something really dirty such as muddy clothes, I will run a quick cold water wash without detergent before I wash the regular wash cycle. This action makes the dirty clothes heavier because the clothes are wet when I begin my usual wash cycle; therefore, the weight of the clothes determines how much water goes into front loader. Personally, I would never return to a top loading washer HE or the old fashioned agitator. I wash cloth diapers using this method, they always come out clean, and stain free. I hope this helps someone!
I’m going to try this. I’ve had my front loader for 5 yrs now and there are times I scratch my head wondering why parts of the clothes are dry and don’t smell as clean. It’s annoyed me so much. Never knew it went by weight. I always try not to overload the washer so smaller loads would get clean and yet still the same, not much water getting on them!
@@Faithb73 yep.. that's why I returned mine; how do clothes get clean when they aren't even getting wet?
i think some people toss in a wet towel too, to make it heavier
Love my Speed Queen! It’s the only way to get my husband’s work clothes clean! I don’t know how I ever cleaned clothes without it 🤠
I will never own anything other than a Speed Queen washer & dryer. They are simply the best!!
yes!!!
I have always loved your minimalistic homemaking ideas, like having less clothing per person and being able to get the house back together in 30 minutes. We just moved and i miss having an “old school”washer with a center agitator and dryer like you’ve got. (You have Speed Queen, I had Maytag). I have the “new” front loader type like you mentioned and I didn’t know I’d have to prop the door open to keep it from stinking, keep the detergent dispenser open and cleaned, and drain the hose periodically. Drying takes more than twice as long. Then, there’s the computer…On our first load, the machine stopped after 45 minutes and said we had a water leak and needed to get it serviced. So, in some ways, the “new” modern things make homemaking a lot harder!!
Very frustrating!!
LOVE MY SPEED QUEENS!! I will never go back to anything else.
When I wash dishes by hand, I almost always drain everything in the empty dishwasher. I also have an older washer and dryer… I believe in fixing things! My old dishwasher was 32 years old when it finally gave up
Yes, it makes an excellent plus-size drying rack! Lol
She always makes it look so easy, even when it’s not. Good job Mama. May the good Lord continue to bless you and your family. 🙏
This video was so refreshing to watch how swiftly you made this cleaning looked. I feel like I can either have a clean house or homeschool and garden, but never have them all. I would love to watch a video of you you integrate all three.
When your at a BNB you can just was your dishes like normal and use the dishwasher as the drying rack 😊 hope this helps for next time!
Oh my gosh Lisa, you are so right on appreciating the way your home runs when you go on vacation. We just got back from Branson, and although it was a short trip, we had plenty of space, and I NEEDED that break, it felt SO good to be home! It truly gave me a new appreciation and perspective on my life! 😅
I rarely use my dishwasher, but it works great as a dish drainer, just leave the door propped open so the clean, wet dishes can air dry. It keeps the counter cleared, too. My 7 children are all grown now. I enjoy watching your channel remembering those days when I was where you are now.
I love watching your videos. They always make me feel calm and relaxed. Your voice & back ground music are so soothing.
Glad you like them!
I wont be able to sleep knowing that black sock is hiding behind the high up baskets in your cupboard 😂 please remove it and update me 🤣
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Maybe you could add another washer and dryer in your basement. You could do two loads at a time.
I love the sounds of the kids in the background! Love this video!❤❤
thank you!!
As a homemaker 5 years in these tips are gold! Lisa you're the best, thank you for these amazing videos and tips!
You are so welcome!
You are blessed with storage space. We struggle so much with that here in the UK where houses are tiny compared to the USA.
Yes, we are grateful for the extra space.
Same here in NZ! At least one benefit is we can't have as much stuff so we need to be wise
Lisa, keep your speedqueen with the ringer. The newer washer are the pits!! Also, I noticed a few videos back that you have new hilights in your hair, I really like it. Great video as always.
Yes! Or get a newer Speed Queen, they are the best!
@@cynthiafisher9907 Agreed but they are so hard to find..
Boy, I don’t know what new washers you’re talking about. Mine is excellent. You never realize how much the center pole beats up the fibers in your clothes until it’s not there. Energy efficient should never mean that your clothese do not have the right amount of water to rinse well! The water level sensor should work very well. Sorry your experience is poor, but that’s probably the age of the vrbo equipment.
@@KLeonardM They may be, but my sister bought one a few years ago. When my front load Maytag quits, I will look for one.
@@lornadsikorskiassociates8294, I agree 100%. I have a front loader HE washer and would never return to the old fashioned agitator or top load impeller washers!
My rental house doesn't have a dishwasher! I don't even own a drying rack as of yet, but yes doing dishes after every meal helps so much keeping things under control.
I saw a recipe on pinterest of adding sauerkraut into grilled cheese sandwiches with mustard.. delicious! It has been a game changer. I’ve also had (at a restaurant) grilled cheese with apple sauce and slices and thick cut bacon. Easy ways to dress up a classic grilled cheese and make it feel more like a meal.
Hand wash and then use the dishwasher as a drying rack…works like a charm!
haha...many others have said the same thing!
I use the dishwasher as a dish drainer.... Hand wash, rinse and into the dishwasher they go, close, and there are clean dishes out of sight.... Especially useful in the air BNB
many others said the same...
💯 having a bigger family just carries more stuff.
Idea on dish washer, you wash the dishes by hand as usual and use dishwasher as your drying rack.
Many have said this....that would be an expensive drying rack for me considering I don't have a dishwasher lol
@@FarmhouseonBoone ... while on vacation
That’s how I grew up using it! I wasn’t sure if it was just my moms idea- I haven’t met anyone els who does that. So much easier
I'm always surprised by how many people can watch a lovely video and NOT give it a thumbs up. At this time, it has been watched 132,000 and there are only 7,300 likes. Come on people!
I didn't know it is obliged to like a video. Can you tell me who made that rule?
@@diamant1081 It is not a rule, and you are certainly not obligated to like a video. However, It is a nice thing to do if you enjoyed it or found it helpful as it encourages and helps the content creator. 😊
Liking, commenting and sharing the video improves the algorithms of the creators being paid. I figured I got something from watching it so the least I can do is to help them earn their living.
Thank you for saying something about the high efficiency washer. I too have been blessed by such a machine that massages the clothes, leaves in the dirt and sends them on their way. I will definitely try it. Hand washing clothes, though doable, is quite the chore.
So frustrating to do a load of clothes and for them to come out dirty! Glad to be back with my own machine.
Awesome Lisa. I love hearing your babies interacting with you. So sweet.
Your home seems so delicately designed, it’s not my style but incredibly beautiful and I appreciate every piece of it.
Thank you!
I find that you and I do things in much the same way! This is encouraging to me!! Go momma!
For my high efficiency washer I put my GE on high water level, not max. Bulky items, deep rinse, and a 15 minute soak. I also use the deep fill. I pour 1 gallon of water on the dry clothes once they are in the washer. All of this actually fills the washer just over the clothes. It seems to work.
for the drying dishes situation- if you find yourself in that situation again, try handwashing the dishes and then using the dishwasher as your drying rack. I started doing that since I hate the counter drying racks and it’s amazing! Always clean dishes and allows for drip drying (if you’re in high humidity area, you can leave the door to the dishwasher open to help them dry)
We don't own a dishwasher....though many on here have reported they use theirs as a drying rack too....
I’m so glad you came! Williamsburg (we actually live in Jamestown)here! Born and raised many generations before the birth of our nation!
I hope y’all had a wonderful trip!
We just acquired an old farmhouse in York (not far) and I cannot wait to get started!
Thank you for sharing your lovely family and life. God bless!
Congrats on your old farmhouse! Sounds like heaven.
How exciting! Also we really enjoyed our visit there.
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Please come back!!
I just love your flow. Something so nostalgic about it. I know I’ve said the word nostalgic before but that’s what your channel is to me! 🥰❤️
God bless you and your family.
I appreciate that!
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I have to agree about the high efficiency washers. Mine, even though it’s only 3 or 4 years old, is a top load. I clean Airbnbs and I had to relearn how to do laundry. 🤦🏻♀️ I concluded that those are for hardly dirty laundry. Not for jeans that have worked in the garden all day! 😂 Thank you for leaving in the conversation about making soda! I miss hearing those little voices around the house.🥹💕
thanks for sharing that!
I just love your channel so much Lisa! ❣️ I've been watching you probably for almost 6 years now and your channel never get old 🫶🏾 always so refreshing & inspiring
I live right by Williamsburg! I would have just loved running into you.😊 these were great tips. I love that you keep your home so cozy and beautiful in decorations but so minimal in items. As someone who teaches Decluttering, I always try to stress that you don’t have to become a minimalist in decor or cozy in order to streamline your home! ❤
I'm 58 and Still haven't tackled my home..you do way better than I do
I really have practiced for a lot of years!
I would love more information about how you built the curtains around your child's crib in your bedroom!! It looks beautiful as well as effective. We have our 7 month old still in our room out of necessity and I need something like this. Thank you!
search for it on this channel....it should come up if you search crib curtains
This. Is so encouraging. Right now, I’m putting together a salad and onions- & cucumbers in a a pickle jar. These are each things I’ll have to go with whatever meats we have for supper…as you say: options👍😊
I live in a city where we have 4 seasons
in one day 🤪 let me tell you it
makes it very hard to keep things simple like you show and I wish I could just do that but I am telling you we wake up needing jackets and mid day we need swim stuff and light layers 🤪
Fluctuating temps are hard!
Interesting laundry idea with the baskets !
Thank you! 😊
Oh I love speed queen washer we had one years ago I told my husband thst will be my nexted washer when my dishwasher goes out I'm not buying another one but I got to get organized more when my daughter and her husband move out they just bought a new house 5 miles from our house we have animals but there going to be moving into a subdivision in the country my daughter wants a few chickens I said you will have to check because your close to people but my grand son loves my chickens we just built a new chicken house its fushia pink with antique white trim in side the same antique white I need to do my own milk and water kefir I love milk kefir love all you and your sisters videos so inspiring to me
thank you!
Whoa! The image showed light green Dining room walls, and I thought, how did they manage painting all that right after vacation? I'd love to paint our kitchen & cupboards, but it's so hard to visualize how that will look, in order to get the color depth right. Soon, I'll just have to decide to do it.
Lisa, your basement is a thing of beauty!
thank you! We are very happy with it too!
I love your videos. U remind me of all I did years ago. Have lived in the middle of fields for 43 years now. Still love no neighbors.
Love that you said sometimes we can over plan and waste time doing so. So much yes! ☺️Got to make grilled cheese sandwiches now 😋
Thanks so much for these videos!! So Encouraging. I am prego with baby number 8 and yes, it does get so much easier, but not on it’s own :-). Women have hard work ahead of them, but getting inspiration for channels like yours makes the work so much easier!!
I'm so glad!
My front loader died and I went to an RV washer. It gets the clothes sooo much cleaner than the frontloader did even on heavy duty. Going back to a top load, deep fill, with agitator when I get a new washer.
YEP! Friend of mine fixes up appliances. New machines are garbage, especially front loaders and ESPECIALLY "energy efficient" ones. (They use less water overall AND reuse wash water as rinse water. Not clean!!)
Your video was very encouraging. You are very energetic.
Thank you so much!
You are 100% right about dishwashers! You definitely have more items in the kitchen so you don’t have to constantly run the dishwasher! As far as washers go…I got rid of my high efficiency front loader because I hated it! I love my center agitator with the setting for full fill so that the clothes get agitated and washed properly. I love the double rinse. ❤
When my family goes on vacation it stays anywhere for several nights, we try to get a place with a washer & dryer, keep things washed up so we ring have to pack as much or bring home dirty laundry. One thing I try to implement is that everything has a place and if you put it in its place, it'll be there when you need it! Especially keys, remotes, shoes, belts, small tools.. those type things. But with boys/men its the hardest thing in the world to get them to understand😄 And use one glass/cup and wash it out! Don't let me go to the sink & it has 10 glasses & cups in it..i even made my kids friends understand that rule😉 seems like the simple things are the hardest to get them to understand sometimes🤦♀️ Your little boy is so sweet😊 Enjoyed the video!
Yes! I even did laundry when my family went on a Disney Cruise! I love not having much laundry to do when we get home.
I did the same thing with my five kids.. each used one cup for the day to drink out of
You definitely have to be organized. Your voice is so calming and you make everything look easy but I know you work hard❤
I love how large your mudroom area is! That is awesome. I have a tiny area right at my door, but I have an upstairs apartment of a house. We leave our shoes there, but we all only have a few pairs of shoes each (my sons each have maybe 2 or 3 pairs).
It is nice when you find products you love like your cheese.
So glad to hear you all had a good trip! Coming home is the best vacation ever for me❤
It really is!
Yay for Williamsburg and Speed Queen I love both.:) I do love my dishwasher too I run it once a day would not see the need for 2. A busy day in the kitchen finds me using and reusing and hand washing too.
I’m saying wouldn’t want 2 dishwashers ha!
Crazy to think you came to visit the area I'm from! Hope you enjoyed your stay in VA 💕
we sure did!
So important to have a good system! And even more so if one has to work to make money. Thanks for the tips.
You are so welcome!
Your videos always inspire me to tidy up my home with joy. ♡ Love your channel!
I love how the day goes on your braid gets messier! Love it. A true look at a day in the life. Great video!
Yes! Thank you!
Thank goodness for those chickens!!!so sorry you have to deal with those nasty bugs! I enjoy your videos SO MUCH! HAPPY SUMMER!🌞🌷🤗
Thank you! You too!
I adore the videos like this, talking about homemaking, seeing her do all the housework. I am just by myself and sometimes struggle to find and do the routines to have clean clothes and have the food so I am always in awe (and maybe a little bit jealous) when she does it for 10 people!
Love watching your little shadow! He is adorable !
Brings back memories with my boys. ❤❤
"That the baseboards don't have spaghetti sauce all over them" haha, I felt this one! Thank you gor sharing your wisdom!
Glad you enjoyed!
Currently purging and finishing our season swap, and this started to auto play after my last view.
And YES! We just for Speed Queens, and life is much easier.
Love our speed queen!
Great video and very helpful and inspiring. I’m a mom of five who are older now and I remember those days the inventory of everything and keeping everyone together and running smoothly. Love you all
hey girl- love the video! 😀 Glad y'all had fun on your trip and got back safe😘 I like your t-shirt 😉 Andrea from Pine and prospect home is talking about her Lilacs today on her channel😁 Y'all have a blessed weekend🥰
The most crucial thing that you can do is pay attention to each and every child! That is the most important and recognizing that individual child's needs that you brought into this world! Everything else second.
That's what I like to do a flow . As the notion comes to me. I wish my family could be more minimal.
haha....someone else said the same thing
Great video!! You’re amazing and such an inspiration to us who love homemaking!🫶
Thank you so much!!
I knew I loved your channel! I HATE my washing machine that’s I’ve had for 2 years! You taught me the hack!
Williamsburg is absolutely beautiful 😊 I got to visit my senior year of high school with a small group from my school. I can’t wait to go back and see it again.
Hallo ☕️wünsche euch einen schönen Urlaub.Viele Grüße aus Deutschland
Thank you for sharing. I think keeping it simple as the golden rule.
Totally agree with the Speed Queen. I have had mine for 8 years now. Do not want a HE combo. Want the clothes actually IN the water .
My husband always keep the basic in pantry potatoes eggs peanut butter bread butter milk and oats you can make something and a few vegetables like onions carrots
I love the shots of the garden and the outside of your house. Very pretty!
Thank you so much!
I will never buy any washer again other than a Speed Queen. 🙄 I've had two HE washers, and NEVER again!
Thanks for the suggestion for a good washer! Sigh, I just bought another brand itis on the way.
I love my Speed Queen too!
I do the same thing with switching out clothes and accessories in May and October every year too! I do this for the kids and myself because I don't want a cluttered closet either, it is work, but it helps me to keep things minimal and not overly cluttered, it also helps my kods pick out appropriate clothes that fit. Sometimes they have clothes they don't like to wear in their size, not comfortable for some reason so I have a basket in each room for those too!
Oh, thank you for going "off topic." I have a high efficiency washer and dryer, and they drive me crazy! I have to use bulky bedding settings for enough water, too.
I also use baskets to sort thr laundry, but I only have three kids so we each ha e our own basket, and I sort them, never fold, and the kids put their own away usually. Great video!! Very helpful!!
Hello Lisa! Love watching you organize. Its amazing how you have everything so neat! Glad you had a vacation, ive seen williamsburg Va many times. My hubby was in the army and stationed near there years ago! Thanks for sharing!
thanks for watching!
This video is so encouraging and inspirational to me as a young mother and homemaker. Thank you Lisa!!
Thank you for watching!
So well organized-yes, that is a valuable skill. You are just amazing!
Thanks for watching!
Having less clothes helps a lot…helps with laundry flow if u have less clothes you need to turn on the washing machine otherwise you dont have clothes to wear … helps to stay on top of laundry
I love watching this channel because I am so bad at organizing! I get so many good ideas!
I'm so glad!
The dishwasher thanks an excellent drying rack
It does! Very handy for drip-drying large items.
haha...many have said the same
I am new to this channel and love your decorating. When you painted the laundry room that black shade,I didn't think it would turn out so amazing. Best wishes from the maritimes in Eastern Canada.
Great tips. Being organized is so helpful when cleaning up. It wasn’t until I was out on my own that I realized how very unorganized my mother was.
I love your videos but I can barely get through one before I feel compelled to start more bread and tidy 😂
That’s the reason I watch. So motivating
Good morning Lisa 🙏😊
Thank you again for a wonderful video with great ideas. You make homemaking so simple and easy. And you are right about the simplicity. It makes things much easier. And trains the kids along the way. When my boys were young, I kept two clothes baskets in the bathroom… one was white the other was either blue or brown. They knew to put whites such as underwear and socks in the white basket and everything else in the colored basket. When a basket was full I threw it in the washer. Basically it was already sorted for me when they came out of the dryer .
Thanks again
Have a blessed week.