Its beautiful! I know what you mean by small house. We lived in a 629 sg ft house. No closets no cabinets. 4 people a dog and 2 kitties. It drove me crazy. But now in a much larger home, I'm taking your 15 min advice. It helps so much since I'm disabled and very limited to what I can do. So thank you😊
Hello Clutter Fairy, thanks for the encouragement. You fluttered through the house tidying up in no time at all. Your home seems warm and inviting with autumn decorations. I'm going to try this method of decluttering.
Such a beautiful place you have! So thankful you put you a bed in! You did get a lot done in a short amount of time!! Now to make my three teens realize this.... 🤦🏻♀️🤔🤔
I have been going through chemo and radiation treatments so no energy. My husband just started back to work and he is getting physically use being on 3rd shift. Tomorrow is my last radiation treatment. Yay!!! It will take time for my energy level to ramp up but I will be working at getting my home back in order. My cousin had volunteered to help me get started. You take time for yourself and family. Don’t you ever worry about what others think. What works for you in your own home and life is no one else’s business. I live in a small town and I am from a large married into another large family. I have never had any problems with nosy neighbors or family. My husband and I know how to politely remind that we pay the bills.
I think your solution to give yourself a bedroom space was a great one. Love the honesty and your solution for finding the inspiration to push through. Well done!
I have to say, I love💕 the partition in your living room!!! And thank you so much for the motivation you have given me by being "transparent". 15 minute increments, here I come!!!💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
I love your home. You are great at designing your home and it looks so nice. It takes me 15 minutes to just get started because of my limitations. However I do take a little at a time and that is better then sitting around doing nothing and complaining about my pain. My house isn't immaculate but it's not cluttered or dirty either.
What I love about the timer is it helps with the dread... and that is often the difficult part to overcome. If I don't feel like continuing after 15 - I know I tried and will walk away and try again later or another day. 💙
Very realistic video. Thanks for helping us all to know that when life happens you deal with it...and it might be 15 minutes at a time. Until next time...
I like how you've rearranged your living room, what a great use of space! You have to get regenerative sleep or you get run-down & you're can't be there for your kids or anyone else. I hope things get better for you & your kids soon. God bless you all.
Oh Norrine! You are so wonderful to have as an "advisor". I live with chronic illness, and I WAY over did yesterday. Today I hurt, but not too bad, and I just don't feel like doing anything!!! Hubby is coming home for lunch and I'm setting my 15 min to start his lunch and make it something that looks worth eating! HaHAHA. I get 2 boosts for the price of one. One for getting off my rump, and one for doing something for someone else. Thank you seems so inadequate, but I send a heartfelt thank you and hugs. Aimee
Also wanted to mention I love your sacrificial giving to your kids and the space for yourself looks cozy and sweet. You're great at decluttering and being a mom! 👍😄
Thanks!!!! For keeping it real, thinking outside the box, and SHOWING how something that feels overwhelming doesn't have to be. You've helped me a lot, and I'm sure you've helped a ton of other people too! You have a gift! Appreciate your willingness to share it!
The timer idea is great idea to get you going. If you go only 15 min then you achieved your goal. Sometimes just getting started inspires you to keep going. I love your room divider, too. You’re are very clever! ❤️
I gave up my bedroom for my 12 year old grandson. His 6 year old brother kept getting into his electronics, so it was easier for me to move into the sunroom than to have the extra stress. I love what you did with your room divider. It looks like it was made for that spot.
Wow! The before and after of your kitchen was magical (Mary Poppins, Bewitched,...)! Keeping a small house that organized must be hard work. Kudos to you! Definitely use the tripod whenever you can. Every time you shook your head the camera moved and made me dizzy. Otherwise, it would have been a cool effect. Didn’t see (remember?) anything previously about your adorable pup or kids. Glad things are looking up. May everything continue to shine brighter for you. 💞
What an awesome mom doing what you do for your kids!!! A little tip that my husband came up with for the laundry - I don’t know if you have a dryer or hang dry, but it’ll work either way. When you take your items out/or off, fold them immediately. It takes a few extra seconds to do it, but it makes putting things away so much easier. You can have a basket for you and one for each kiddo, or one for both, but fold your clothes into your basket and theirs into their basket. I hope that helps! Thank you for sharing 💜
Always gives me inspiration to watch you........I used to get bogged down......not with so much clutter but just wanting to reorganize spaces.....now...I set my mind to a time limit......reorganize for that allotted time......yay...it works......no stress.....and done. I am ALWAYS changing my office space.......my design studio ( custom tailor) to meet my project needs. Watching many of your tutorials has given me soooooo many fresh ideas. I just want to say thank you....appreciate you.....hugs from Atlanta Ga. 🌹❤️🌹
Wow Norine, this was an eye opener for me! I noticed that when you got through that first 18 min., how it seemed to 'mentally' inspire you to continue and that's was really hit me. Now 15 min. might not seem like much time to do any chore, I learned that the point is that the act of accomplishing that, meant that you 'accomplished it', if you know what I mean. For me, I am a chronic pain patient and it truly taught me that 15 min. is better than nothing. I'm going to set my timer every day for the 1st week, and I'm hoping that it too will inspire me to hit it again, for another 15 min. clean up. Well done, Norine....I know it's a lot tougher taking your own advice than it is to give it! Thank you so much for sharing, dear!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer I'm glad you did post it. It shows us that you are no different than us (not wanting or feeling like doing something but moving forward anyway). I'm very impressed by what I saw. I do wish I could do my housework at the same speed as this video...LOL!! Hang in there. We're all with you.
I love the living room. I didn’t know that your bed was behind the petition. Love it! You’re a great Mom to put your kids happiness above your own. Your home is beautiful, you are a great designer!
Tried the 25/5 minute method (work for 25 then 5 minute break) but i found 25 minutes too overwhelming... i'd always get interrupted or lose momentum. 15 minute projects are more manageable. Timing your tasks is a good idea too. I used to think doing the dishes (by hand) & cleaning up the kitchen after meals took an HOUR....then one day i timed it. It was like 23 minutes!! I was shocked. Stripping the bed & remaking....was only 18 minutes. The "dread" makes it seem longer lol. Like u say, putting some favorite music on helps. I now have a small tv (hgtv channel of course) & an undercabinet radio in kitchen...keeps my mind active doing the MUNDANE or just while cooking meals. Great video!! ...will help a lot of people.
Thank you for sharing that you too feel overwhelmed sometimes. I was also having a bad day and felt like crying for various reasons and ignoring the mess that has built up. Your video popped up and has inspired me to tackle a few jobs. You are very relatable and it is weird that I look forward to hearing from a lady on the other side of the Atlantic 🙂. I wish you and your family all the best and I hope things get better for you. 💕
Call Clutter Fairy Aw, thank you 🙂. It is currently 3:45am, one of my cats decided to walk across my head and now I’m wide awake 😹. I hope you are doing well, I’m off to try and get back to sleep 😴
That looks so familiar in fast motion! I feel as if I run around like that all too often, but nothing feels quite as good as getting something accomplished! Thanks for sharing. It's nice to know that others do the same as I do and it's nice to be able to relate :)
Thank you for helping me to figure out how to stop the over whelming issue I have with cleaning. Doing it in 15 min increments then break hope will help with my depression and getting things done with out the pain I put myself through everytime I clean. I will try this when I get off work tonight. your house looks so cute and I remember when I lived in a house like that with 3 kids and my boyfriend (hubby now) it was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Den, kitchen, living room, laundry on the back porch that was closed in & dining room. Then den was our bedroom, boys in one bedroom and my daughter in the 2nd. Loved that little house. I watch your videos and you look like my friends mom (Sue Kenner) and it warms my heart to see you. Hugs and keep up the great job. Love from Utah.
I follow Diane in Denmark. She stresses setting the timer as well.She has had a five day declutter challenge. I am amazed at what I came up with in fifteen minutes. Items were just picked up! Nothing to landfill. I think of this as a good holiday prep.
Bless your heart for inviting us into your home and heart. You’re real! I have high organizational skills; yet I continue to learn, be encouraged, and am inspired by all you share and do. Your efforts are much appreciated; and noticed. I hear your heart in regards to your children. My 45 year old adult son has conditions ever since he was 11. My heart aches countless times. Prayer to the Lord, embraced by supportive friends, enjoying my son for who he is, and laughter gets me through. I know I publicly shared a snippet from my heart. I did so because I want you to know I understand. I want to encourage you. And, I want you to know we see you as a woman, a single mom, and lastly as our Clutter Fairy UA-cam creator. Bless your heart for sharing!
I love how your house is set up. Beautiful 😍 I have been laying around all morning trying to get motivated and this popped up on my feed.. I better get myself up and set my timer . I have so much to do . But also work tonight which is a cleaning job. Ugh all I do is clean.
I am not a fan of taking an entire day to clean a house top to bottom. Finally a realistic approach to keeping things clean and tidy. I don’t like to clean house, not my favorite thing. I can do cleaning in 15 min increments here and there during the day. That works for me. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for posting this! It really shows how setting limits, for whatever you do, can help motivate, lift you up, even a litte, and allow you to rest without guilt. I am glad that issues are getting better for you, take care of yourself!
Thanks so much for this video. We can all relate. My husband and I moved from a 2,800 sq ft home to 887 sq ft. Keeping it neat and tidy gives us peace, but life gets in the way! Thanks for your transparency 😊
I love this video. It is amazing what can be done in fifteen minutes and what a difference it makes in one’s attitude and motivation. I am going to go try this right now! Thank you so much!
Adding the partition was a very clever way to add a bedroom for yourself! New subscriber here. I'm binge watching your videos today. Thank you for sharing! Prayers sent your way ❤
I was so inspired, I paused you and set my timer for 15 minutes. I did dishes, wiped down counter tops and still have 1:45 left on the clock (and dishes to put away when dry). Thank you!
I very much appreciate your honesty and your wonderful tips on how to declutter. Bcause I'm really bad with the clutter. Thanks I hope things get better soon. It is hard when there are a lot of things going. A big hug to you
This is by far your very best video. Wow. You have really inspired me to get up and get my own "stuff" done in 15 minute chunks of time. It was eye opening. Thank you for sharing your difficult times.
Super late on this video. Just wanted to say you make shift bedroom is genius. What we mommies do for our kiddos. Our hearts are always full of ideas to make them happy. God bless
Norrine, I’ve been reading the comments. One day, when you are feeling overwhelmed, you should go through and count how many “15 minutes” you inspired with this video. Thank You for the encouragement, inspiration and techniques. If we get enough people following your channel, we can change the world!!! Oh! Maybe I got a bit over zealous! 🤪🤣😂🥴🌸🌺
🤣😂🤣😂 No.... I like your thinking! LOL You are too kind. And I do read through the comments. Often! It reminds me that compassion does still have a place in the world - as I get to give it and receive it here. 💙💙💙
Thank you so much for this video. I really needed this. You are so good at motivating. I see how you felt after the kitchen. I have to do this too. Even if I don't feel up to it. Thank you so much!! I'm setting the timer today. 💕💕
I am impressed with how much you were able to get done in a short amount of time. You inspire me to try to do more. I may have to try 10 minutes and see if I can just do that twice per day on my good days. Thank you for sharing a real life struggle. 💖
Let me know how it goes!!! I do this often - on particularly hard days.... doing one 15 min session is all I can do. And I give myself the same kudos as the days where I keep invigorated to keep going. Be kind to yourself - and don't push too hard 💙
Your home is lovely. I put music on and see how much I can get done before a song or 2 or a CD ends. Love your dalmatian🐾. When I saw 101 Dalmatians as a child I wanted one. I had other fur babies I loved instead. I saw your gas stove. I'm longing for a gas stove again. I moved last year and the stove is electric.😥 Thanks for the video!😊🧡🍁
Brilliant video on time management. I used to try to do everything together. And would end up exhausted! Now that I’m older I break my tasks down into fifteen minute sessions. At the moment we are having work done on our home so things are out of their normal places. I just do what I can when I can. Life is too short to be killing ourselves trying to do everything at once. Thank you for your lovely videos. Hope all is going well for you. Be kind to yourself.
You have been such a inspiration.. I donated 2 pickup loads to local pet rescue for their annual sale. My hubby was shocked.. I don't throw away anything. Ty.
Your home maybe small, but it sure is beautiful! I love how much natural light you have! Kudos to you for putting your own advice into practice. TFS! I love your videos!
It is amazing what doing one section of cleaning time, or area, can do! Sometimes I do an area, sometimes I set the timer. But it sure motivates me to do another, if I don't have to be somewhere else. We had a room divider in our house growing up. Dad moved their double bed behind it when Mom was recovering from pneumonia, since we had a 2 story house, and she was supposed to limit use of stairs. The.divider ended up staying, after her recovery, and the bed taken back upstrs. Love your little house. So charming!
Thank you for sharing. I've also had a difficult week with my youngest, but I've tried to keep up just 15 minutes a day sorting out a different area. 🙏 that things settle down soon for you and your family xx
Love you Norrine!! Am I going to do it today? Nooo...camera side to side....lol! You did a great job, your house is beautiful! I am always telling my kiddos life is all about perspective. We also have a "cozy" amount of space but we make the most of it...so often the lines are blurred between want & need, but taking a step back & being grateful for whatever you have is awesome. Love your petition idea, it looks great. Yes, you & your body deserve a good bed to sleep in you work hard..I know I'm with ya, single mom of 2 myself. Some things can't be short changed, take care of you! Great video as always, & hi Domino, so glad you're better & prayers for you & your children. GBY all, I'm off to set my own timer!
Thank you so much for being a real person with a real house! I was just about to give in to tiredness but you've inspired me with the 15min philosophy. Thanks again.
I got a few new rolling storage cart a few weeks ago and start cleaning up my craft supplies and I just do about 15-30 minutes a day and I am so happy with my progress! It is surprised that how much I can get done just by doing a little bit a day! You looked tire, hopefully you can get some rest and everything will be back to normal soon.
Well done you!! I think the separated space for a bed for yourself works well. At the moment I am still recovering from surgery so I am very limited with what I can do...but I still will spend 5 to 15 mins doing small tasks so not everything becomes overwhelming and I feel better for achieving even those small steps
So smart!! Yes, just a few minutes helps - and knowing it will help keep a project from getting overwhelming is absolutely the right mindset. Hope you are feeling better soon!
I love them all but I am taking a little bit from arc one because I am truly trying to declutter and purge. I have to for my mental health, I do suffer with depression and I have to get motivated one way or another and your strategies and just looking at your videos which I am binge watching today because I just have to is great. I thank you for your videos even though they are not most recent and even recent ones are very helpful. Thank you thank you. Your pleasant voice is soothing as well. May God continue blessing you and your family. 🙏🏾💯❤️
Your house is adorable and i really LOVE how you created a bed nook for yourself. . . Now please don't take this as anything negative but .. my OCD is wishing that box on top of the black divider was pushed to the center of the shelf it's sitting on. Thats the only detail in your beautiful immaculate home that seems out of place. Thank you for this video, it's very encouraging to see what can be accomplished in a very short amount of time.
I know you did this video a couple years ago, but thought I would respond because it really helped me today! It is winter break for me and I am finally able to take on some of the things that have just had to wait while I got the students through the first part of the school year. YES. AND - if 15 minutes is too daunting (those of us with health issues may not have that much energy), then 10 or 5. Choose an amount of time that will let you accomplish "something" (anything) and reassess at the end of the time to see if you have the energy to take on another task or continue with the current task. I try, when my energy and brain can do it, to put one thing more away than the current task's requirement: for example, when cleaning up after sewing, I sweep the floor under the cutting table/machine, AND ALSO the hallway outside the craft room. Or if I am having a bad day, I set the timer for 5 minutes, allow myself to sit and rest for 10, and then continue the task. My priorities in order are: safety and health for the household (is there a clear path to the door if there's an emergency, is the kitchen clean enough to safely prepare food), grooming and hygiene (do I have cleaning and grooming materials ready to go so I can get ready in the shortest time possible?), family and pets, work (I try to not bring school tasks home but I do so I can have some peace and uninterrupted think time!), crafts and gardening. When I am at school I am "all in" and often deplete all my energy, so there aren't a lot of things I can do most evecnnings and weekends, but this particular prioritization works okay for me. THANK YOU for your carefully crafted, honest videos that bring so much calm and help every time I see them.
Wish I could move that fast in real time. Love your house
Oh... ME TOO!
So glad you are back to lend support to us but you need the support. Please know we all love and support you!💚💜🧡
what a wonderful mom and person you are!!! I love your home!!!
Its beautiful! I know what you mean by small house. We lived in a 629 sg ft house. No closets no cabinets. 4 people a dog and 2 kitties. It drove me crazy. But now in a much larger home, I'm taking your 15 min advice. It helps so much since I'm disabled and very limited to what I can do. So thank you😊
Hello Clutter Fairy, thanks for the encouragement. You fluttered through the house tidying up in no time at all. Your home seems warm and inviting with autumn decorations. I'm going to try this method of decluttering.
Let me know how it goes :)
Such a beautiful place you have! So thankful you put you a bed in! You did get a lot done in a short amount of time!! Now to make my three teens realize this.... 🤦🏻♀️🤔🤔
OH! If you figure that out.... I would LOVE to know. My teens do NOT share my love for organizing. LOL
I have been going through chemo and radiation treatments so no energy. My husband just started back to work and he is getting physically use being on 3rd shift. Tomorrow is my last radiation treatment. Yay!!! It will take time for my energy level to ramp up but I will be working at getting my home back in order. My cousin had volunteered to help me get started. You take time for yourself and family. Don’t you ever worry about what others think. What works for you in your own home and life is no one else’s business. I live in a small town and I am from a large married into another large family. I have never had any problems with nosy neighbors or family. My husband and I know how to politely remind that we pay the bills.
Congrats on your last treatment!!!! Thanks for the kind words. xoxox
800sf w\ 2 children & a dog?! Chic u rock! Your home looks amazing! God bless u! 💙😇
I think your solution to give yourself a bedroom space was a great one. Love the honesty and your solution for finding the inspiration to push through. Well done!
Your house is done wonderfully. I never would have guessed it was that small! Love your videos and praying your kids will be healed of their problems!
I have to say, I love💕 the partition in your living room!!! And thank you so much for the motivation you have given me by being "transparent". 15 minute increments, here I come!!!💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
Perfect area for the bed and the shelving does look great not unusual !
I love your home. You are great at designing your home and it looks so nice. It takes me 15 minutes to just get started because of my limitations. However I do take a little at a time and that is better then sitting around doing nothing and complaining about my pain. My house isn't immaculate but it's not cluttered or dirty either.
What I love about the timer is it helps with the dread... and that is often the difficult part to overcome. If I don't feel like continuing after 15 - I know I tried and will walk away and try again later or another day. 💙
Very realistic video. Thanks for helping us all to know that when life happens you deal with it...and it might be 15 minutes at a time. Until next time...
I like how you've rearranged your living room, what a great use of space! You have to get regenerative sleep or you get run-down & you're can't be there for your kids or anyone else. I hope things get better for you & your kids soon. God bless you all.
Oh Norrine! You are so wonderful to have as an "advisor". I live with chronic illness, and I WAY over did yesterday. Today I hurt, but not too bad, and I just don't feel like doing anything!!! Hubby is coming home for lunch and I'm setting my 15 min to start his lunch and make it something that looks worth eating! HaHAHA. I get 2 boosts for the price of one. One for getting off my rump, and one for doing something for someone else. Thank you seems so inadequate, but I send a heartfelt thank you and hugs. Aimee
I am so happy this gave you a boost!!!! Hope lunch was delicious... and appreciated. 💙
Also wanted to mention I love your sacrificial giving to your kids and the space for yourself looks cozy and sweet. You're great at decluttering and being a mom! 👍😄
Thank you!!!!!!
Thanks!!!! For keeping it real, thinking outside the box, and SHOWING how something that feels overwhelming doesn't have to be. You've helped me a lot, and I'm sure you've helped a ton of other people too! You have a gift! Appreciate your willingness to share it!
Thank you, Andrea!!!!
The timer idea is great idea to get you going. If you go only 15 min then you achieved your goal. Sometimes just getting started inspires you to keep going. I love your room divider, too. You’re are very clever! ❤️
I gave up my bedroom for my 12 year old grandson. His 6 year old brother kept getting into his electronics, so it was easier for me to move into the sunroom than to have the extra stress. I love what you did with your room divider. It looks like it was made for that spot.
YES!! My kids are actually enjoying each other now!!! Their relationship has improved SO much! Which makes life easier for me! LOL
Wow! The before and after of your kitchen was magical (Mary Poppins, Bewitched,...)!
Keeping a small house that organized must be hard work. Kudos to you!
Definitely use the tripod whenever you can. Every time you shook your head the camera moved and made me dizzy. Otherwise, it would have been a cool effect.
Didn’t see (remember?) anything previously about your adorable pup or kids. Glad things are looking up. May everything continue to shine brighter for you. 💞
So sorry I made you dizzy!!!! Tripod for sure in the future 💙
I love the configuration you did in the living area to make you a bedroom. Very clever and does not look out of place walking in. Great job!
What an awesome mom doing what you do for your kids!!!
A little tip that my husband came up with for the laundry - I don’t know if you have a dryer or hang dry, but it’ll work either way. When you take your items out/or off, fold them immediately. It takes a few extra seconds to do it, but it makes putting things away so much easier. You can have a basket for you and one for each kiddo, or one for both, but fold your clothes into your basket and theirs into their basket. I hope that helps! Thank you for sharing 💜
Wow, wtg lady!!
What an adorable dog
I love how you did the living room/bedroom
Always gives me inspiration to watch you........I used to get bogged down......not with so much clutter but just wanting to reorganize spaces.....now...I set my mind to a time limit......reorganize for that allotted time......yay...it works......no stress.....and done.
I am ALWAYS changing my office space.......my design studio ( custom tailor) to meet my project needs.
Watching many of your tutorials has given me soooooo many fresh ideas. I just want to say thank you....appreciate you.....hugs from Atlanta Ga.
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I appreciate you too!!!! 💙💙💙
Wow Norine, this was an eye opener for me! I noticed that when you got through that first 18 min., how it seemed to 'mentally' inspire you to continue and that's was really hit me. Now 15 min. might not seem like much time to do any chore, I learned that the point is that the act of accomplishing that, meant that you 'accomplished it', if you know what I mean. For me, I am a chronic pain patient and it truly taught me that 15 min. is better than nothing. I'm going to set my timer every day for the 1st week, and I'm hoping that it too will inspire me to hit it again, for another 15 min. clean up. Well done, Norine....I know it's a lot tougher taking your own advice than it is to give it! Thank you so much for sharing, dear!
I was hesitant to do this video..... I'm so glad you got my intended message 💙💙💙
Guess what, Norine....I just accomplished my 15 min. I'm whipped, but I did it!!! I hope you never hesitate again LOL! Thank you my dear!
@@TheCraftyOrganizer I'm glad you did post it. It shows us that you are no different than us (not wanting or feeling like doing something but moving forward anyway). I'm very impressed by what I saw. I do wish I could do my housework at the same speed as this video...LOL!! Hang in there. We're all with you.
I love this idea of 15 minute segments !!! I’m setting my timer right now and conquering my chores. Thank you for this valuable content!
I love the living room. I didn’t know that your bed was behind the petition. Love it! You’re a great Mom to put your kids happiness above your own. Your home is beautiful, you are a great designer!
Thanks, Alice!
Great job!!! Sometimes just getting started is the hardest part!! I'm proud of you!! So motivating!! Thanks so much for sharing this!
Tried the 25/5 minute method (work for 25 then 5 minute break) but i found 25 minutes too overwhelming... i'd always get interrupted or lose momentum. 15 minute projects are more manageable. Timing your tasks is a good idea too. I used to think doing the dishes (by hand) & cleaning up the kitchen after meals took an HOUR....then one day i timed it. It was like 23 minutes!! I was shocked. Stripping the bed & remaking....was only 18 minutes. The "dread" makes it seem longer lol. Like u say, putting some favorite music on helps. I now have a small tv (hgtv channel of course) & an undercabinet radio in kitchen...keeps my mind active doing the MUNDANE or just while cooking meals. Great video!! ...will help a lot of people.
You've a lovely home Norrine, I agree the kitchen is the first stop! 💐💓
Bless you! I know this feeling so well! Will try the 15 minute limit and see what I can accomplish! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing that you too feel overwhelmed sometimes. I was also having a bad day and felt like crying for various reasons and ignoring the mess that has built up. Your video popped up and has inspired me to tackle a few jobs. You are very relatable and it is weird that I look forward to hearing from a lady on the other side of the Atlantic 🙂. I wish you and your family all the best and I hope things get better for you. 💕
Awww. I love that! I will happily be your lady-friend on the other side of the Atlantic.
Call Clutter Fairy Aw, thank you 🙂. It is currently 3:45am, one of my cats decided to walk across my head and now I’m wide awake 😹. I hope you are doing well, I’m off to try and get back to sleep 😴
Hope you are feeling better, as well, Mary Smith.
Wendy Wilson Thank you Wendy, I am. 🙂
Good for you! The hardest part of any journey is getting started. Thank you for showing how to take that first step!
That looks so familiar in fast motion! I feel as if I run around like that all too often, but nothing feels quite as good as getting something accomplished! Thanks for sharing. It's nice to know that others do the same as I do and it's nice to be able to relate :)
Thank you for helping me to figure out how to stop the over whelming issue I have with cleaning. Doing it in 15 min increments then break hope will help with my depression and getting things done with out the pain I put myself through everytime I clean. I will try this when I get off work tonight. your house looks so cute and I remember when I lived in a house like that with 3 kids and my boyfriend (hubby now) it was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Den, kitchen, living room, laundry on the back porch that was closed in & dining room. Then den was our bedroom, boys in one bedroom and my daughter in the 2nd. Loved that little house. I watch your videos and you look like my friends mom (Sue Kenner) and it warms my heart to see you. Hugs and keep up the great job. Love from Utah.
I follow Diane in Denmark. She stresses setting the timer as well.She has had a five day declutter challenge. I am amazed at what I came up with in fifteen minutes. Items were just picked up! Nothing to landfill. I think of this as a good holiday prep.
I love the 15 min method...does not overwhelm and once i get going I feel inspired.
Bless your heart for inviting us into your home and heart. You’re real! I have high organizational skills; yet I continue to learn, be encouraged, and am inspired by all you share and do. Your efforts are much appreciated; and noticed.
I hear your heart in regards to your children. My 45 year old adult son has conditions ever since he was 11. My heart aches countless times. Prayer to the Lord, embraced by supportive friends, enjoying my son for who he is, and laughter gets me through.
I know I publicly shared a snippet from my heart. I did so because I want you to know I understand. I want to encourage you. And, I want you to know we see you as a woman, a single mom, and lastly as our Clutter Fairy UA-cam creator.
Bless your heart for sharing!
Thank you so much, Jc. Hugs to you 💙💙💙
I love how your house is set up. Beautiful 😍 I have been laying around all morning trying to get motivated and this popped up on my feed.. I better get myself up and set my timer . I have so much to do . But also work tonight which is a cleaning job. Ugh all I do is clean.
I am not a fan of taking an entire day to clean a house top to bottom. Finally a realistic approach to keeping things clean and tidy. I don’t like to clean house, not my favorite thing. I can do cleaning in 15 min increments here and there during the day. That works for me. Thank you for this video.
I'm so glad it helped. xoxox
Thank you for posting this! It really shows how setting limits, for whatever you do, can help motivate, lift you up, even a litte, and allow you to rest without guilt.
I am glad that issues are getting better for you, take care of yourself!
I love your house. So comfy and lovingly arranged. Love the color scheme AMD the use odd space. Yiou are so creative. God bless you.
Praying all gets back to normal for you and your family. Love all your tips and love the partition.
Thanks so much for this video. We can all relate. My husband and I moved from a 2,800 sq ft home to 887 sq ft. Keeping it neat and tidy gives us peace, but life gets in the way! Thanks for your transparency 😊
I think your living room arrangement is brilliant. Whatever works for you guys!
Thank you!!!! I do miss my living room being roomy - but it's only for a few more years.
😍love it...Enjoyed watching & I did my 15mins thanks for the tip and sharing much love xoxo 💜🌸💜
Woohoo!!!
You amaze me! I thought our house was small at 990 square feet. You have made use of every inch...and beautifully!
Thanks, Peggy!!!
What an inspiration, motivating me to go home and see what I can tackle in 15 minute increments tonight.🌸
I love this video. It is amazing what can be done in fifteen minutes and what a difference it makes in one’s attitude and motivation. I am going to go try this right now! Thank you so much!
Happy Thursday ❤ wonderful decluttering very motivational ty for sharing
Well my 15” stretched into 45”. Guess that first step leads to many more. Thanx again for posting about REAL life😉
Thanks so much for the motivation!
Adding the partition was a very clever way to add a bedroom for yourself! New subscriber here. I'm binge watching your videos today. Thank you for sharing! Prayers sent your way ❤
Thanks, Christina! Welcome to the group!!
I was so inspired, I paused you and set my timer for 15 minutes. I did dishes, wiped down counter tops and still have 1:45 left on the clock (and dishes to put away when dry). Thank you!
OH MY GOSH!! I LOVE THAT SO MUCH!!!!! That is awesome!!!
I very much appreciate your honesty and your wonderful tips on how to declutter. Bcause I'm really bad with the clutter. Thanks I hope things get better soon.
It is hard when there are a lot of things going. A big hug to you
ZGreat idea using the timer. I am now in my rest time. Love your ideas.
Well done, great motivation! You have a lovely home 😊Hope things keep improving and everyone stays well 💓
This is by far your very best video. Wow. You have really inspired me to get up and get my own "stuff" done in 15 minute chunks of time. It was eye opening. Thank you for sharing your difficult times.
This is my favorite tutorial! I love the fact you showed a messy house! Just like mine. I have back issues, so I can’t move as quick as you. ❤️
Ha - remember.... I sped up the film. :)
I used to set a timer too, but fell off the wagon. You have energized me!
Super late on this video. Just wanted to say you make shift bedroom is genius. What we mommies do for our kiddos. Our hearts are always full of ideas to make them happy. God bless
Yes! Thank you!
Love your honesty! So refreshing.
I have a lot of different DIY hacks saved!
You are my favorite and I love your show:)
That is so sweet!!!! Thank you, Marita!!!
Floor looks good to me. You are amazing. Hope things are better.
You are a good mom Norrine. Your home has love. 😊
I love your little house! Thanks for sharing your ideas with us!!
Fantastic video! You gave me a lot of encouragement. ❤
WOW you got a lot done , especially in that first 15 (18) minutes in the kitchen 😃👍
Thanks!!!
Norrine, I’ve been reading the comments. One day, when you are feeling overwhelmed, you should go through and count how many “15 minutes” you inspired with this video. Thank You for the encouragement, inspiration and techniques. If we get enough people following your channel, we can change the world!!! Oh! Maybe I got a bit over zealous! 🤪🤣😂🥴🌸🌺
🤣😂🤣😂 No.... I like your thinking! LOL You are too kind. And I do read through the comments. Often! It reminds me that compassion does still have a place in the world - as I get to give it and receive it here. 💙💙💙
Your "bedroom" idea is great!
Thank you so much for this video. I really needed this. You are so good at motivating. I see how you felt after the kitchen. I have to do this too. Even if I don't feel up to it. Thank you so much!! I'm setting the timer today. 💕💕
It's crazy how much it helps!!
I am impressed with how much you were able to get done in a short amount of time. You inspire me to try to do more. I may have to try 10 minutes and see if I can just do that twice per day on my good days. Thank you for sharing a real life struggle. 💖
Let me know how it goes!!! I do this often - on particularly hard days.... doing one 15 min session is all I can do. And I give myself the same kudos as the days where I keep invigorated to keep going. Be kind to yourself - and don't push too hard 💙
I love your house n the eay you solve everything!🥰
Your home is lovely. I put music on and see how much I can get done before a song or 2 or a CD ends.
Love your dalmatian🐾. When I saw 101 Dalmatians as a child I wanted one. I had other fur babies I loved instead. I saw your gas stove. I'm longing for a gas stove again. I moved last year and the stove is electric.😥
Thanks for the video!😊🧡🍁
I had music cranking - had to mute it or I'd get copyright tickets. LOL
@@TheCraftyOrganizer understand. 😊
Brilliant video on time management. I used to try to do everything together. And would end up exhausted! Now that I’m older I break my tasks down into fifteen minute sessions. At the moment we are having work done on our home so things are out of their normal places. I just do what I can when I can. Life is too short to be killing ourselves trying to do everything at once. Thank you for your lovely videos. Hope all is going well for you. Be kind to yourself.
You have been such a inspiration.. I donated 2 pickup loads to local pet rescue for their annual sale. My hubby was shocked.. I don't throw away anything. Ty.
Oh, I wish UA-cam let us use GIF images!!!! I'd be adding the happy dance one right now!!!! Way to go!
Your home maybe small, but it sure is beautiful! I love how much natural light you have! Kudos to you for putting your own advice into practice. TFS! I love your videos!
Thanks, Loly! I love all of the natural light too!
Amazing what 15 minutes can do !
Thank you for this 🌹❤️ Lovely home 😍
It is amazing what doing one section of cleaning time, or area,
can do! Sometimes I do an area, sometimes I set the timer. But it sure motivates me to do another, if I don't have to be somewhere else.
We had a room divider in our house growing up. Dad moved their double bed behind it when Mom was recovering from pneumonia, since we had a 2 story house, and she was supposed to limit use of stairs. The.divider ended up staying, after her recovery, and the bed taken back upstrs.
Love your little house. So charming!
Thanks, Wendy!
Always look forward to your videos ...
Thank you for sharing. I've also had a difficult week with my youngest, but I've tried to keep up just 15 minutes a day sorting out a different area. 🙏 that things settle down soon for you and your family xx
I hope the same for you and your family 💙
Love you Norrine!! Am I going to do it today? Nooo...camera side to side....lol! You did a great job, your house is beautiful! I am always telling my kiddos life is all about perspective. We also have a "cozy" amount of space but we make the most of it...so often the lines are blurred between want & need, but taking a step back & being grateful for whatever you have is awesome. Love your petition idea, it looks great. Yes, you & your body deserve a good bed to sleep in you work hard..I know I'm with ya, single mom of 2 myself. Some things can't be short changed, take care of you! Great video as always, & hi Domino, so glad you're better & prayers for you & your children. GBY all, I'm off to set my own timer!
Thanks, Angie!!!! Let me know how your 15 minutes go!!!! 💙
Great job! You are an inspiration and appreciated!
I love your house. You have it decorated so nicely.
Thank you!
I love the solution you came up with to have a bed for yourself! You can pretend you’re in a New York studio apartment!
I look at it as preparing for my RV life in retirement. LOL
First time seeing you & really enjoyed your honesty & keeping it real.
Thanks and welcome
Thank you so much for being a real person with a real house! I was just about to give in to tiredness but you've inspired me with the
15min philosophy. Thanks again.
Glad I could help!!!!
I got a few new rolling storage cart a few weeks ago and start cleaning up my craft supplies and I just do about 15-30 minutes a day and I am so happy with my progress! It is surprised that how much I can get done just by doing a little bit a day! You looked tire, hopefully you can get some rest and everything will be back to normal soon.
Great job!!! Yes, going a little at a time REALLY does make a difference! Way to go, Karen!
So happy you added “you time”. Can’t imagine being a single Mom but know I could do it if needed. It’s what women do. Thanks for sharing!
Nice clutter fairy headband!
Your home is beautiful. ❤
Well done you!! I think the separated space for a bed for yourself works well. At the moment I am still recovering from surgery so I am very limited with what I can do...but I still will spend 5 to 15 mins doing small tasks so not everything becomes overwhelming and I feel better for achieving even those small steps
So smart!! Yes, just a few minutes helps - and knowing it will help keep a project from getting overwhelming is absolutely the right mindset. Hope you are feeling better soon!
Im giving this a try! Ty Norrine! Blessings ❤️
You are so welcome. Let me know how it goes! There are so many different ways - we will find something that clicks with you. 💜
I love them all but I am taking a little bit from arc one because I am truly trying to declutter and purge. I have to for my mental health, I do suffer with depression and I have to get motivated one way or another and your strategies and just looking at your videos which I am binge watching today because I just have to is great. I thank you for your videos even though they are not most recent and even recent ones are very helpful. Thank you thank you. Your pleasant voice is soothing as well. May God continue blessing you and your family. 🙏🏾💯❤️
So glad you are finding them helpful. Consider me your personal cheerleader and giver of suggestions! 💜
Thank you for responding and I truly appreciate you. God bless you.
Next time I clean, I’m setting the timer! I love your “helper” when you were cleaning the kitchen! 😊
Oh.... the kitchen is his FAVORITE place to help!!! LOL
The dog match’s you’re decor...He’s perfect for ur house
We think so too.... he was a rescue - the foster family offered him to us - and we said yes not knowing he would match. LOL
Your house is adorable and i really LOVE how you created a bed nook for yourself. . . Now please don't take this as anything negative but .. my OCD is wishing that box on top of the black divider was pushed to the center of the shelf it's sitting on.
Thats the only detail in your beautiful immaculate home that seems out of place. Thank you for this video, it's very encouraging to see what can be accomplished in a very short amount of time.
I know you did this video a couple years ago, but thought I would respond because it really helped me today! It is winter break for me and I am finally able to take on some of the things that have just had to wait while I got the students through the first part of the school year. YES. AND - if 15 minutes is too daunting (those of us with health issues may not have that much energy), then 10 or 5. Choose an amount of time that will let you accomplish "something" (anything) and reassess at the end of the time to see if you have the energy to take on another task or continue with the current task. I try, when my energy and brain can do it, to put one thing more away than the current task's requirement: for example, when cleaning up after sewing, I sweep the floor under the cutting table/machine, AND ALSO the hallway outside the craft room. Or if I am having a bad day, I set the timer for 5 minutes, allow myself to sit and rest for 10, and then continue the task. My priorities in order are: safety and health for the household (is there a clear path to the door if there's an emergency, is the kitchen clean enough to safely prepare food), grooming and hygiene (do I have cleaning and grooming materials ready to go so I can get ready in the shortest time possible?), family and pets, work (I try to not bring school tasks home but I do so I can have some peace and uninterrupted think time!), crafts and gardening. When I am at school I am "all in" and often deplete all my energy, so there aren't a lot of things I can do most evecnnings and weekends, but this particular prioritization works okay for me. THANK YOU for your carefully crafted, honest videos that bring so much calm and help every time I see them.