I had tidying up competitions with my son when he was little and could count. We counted everything we took to it's right place. Or I counted the dishes I did and he took toys in his room. He shouted and asked me what number I was at, and he speeded up to beat me and win all the time. Quite fun! 😊

@margaretfriesen862

Жыл бұрын

That is such a great idea!

@jaytay8637

Жыл бұрын

I used to time my kids with my wristwatch, always worked ! 😂

@brittanyphelps7128

10 ай бұрын

Great idea! 😊

@sphymos6615

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Speaking as someone whose mother, with best of intentions, never gave her kids chores (cause we will all have a house to care for one day), I think you are totally right Angie. Involve your kids in caring for your home. They learn the discipline of caring for their stuff & doing less fun things to help their space be comfortable, while also feeling like a valuable contributing member of the family. It also means they will know how to do the thing when they need to do said things as an adult. And competence as an adult is gold.

@nancyfarkas3592

2 жыл бұрын

One channel I watch the mother basically thinks giving her kids chores takes away their childhood. That’s a bit much

@unabellavita6541

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I know several adults who’s houses are in a constant state of disarray because the value and discipline of having a clean space wasn’t something they cultivated. Because their parents were the same

@Kathryninchrist

2 жыл бұрын

Good comment! I never had chores either and though I’m sure it was well intentioned, it put me YEARS behind in being able to care for my home! Doing ok now…20 years later… but it was a steep learning curve.

@jaclynswanson246

2 жыл бұрын

YES! My mother didn't make us do ANYTHING! My brothers and I have all suffered the consequences of this! It's so hard for me to keep up with the house and I had absolutely no idea what I was doing for the first 10 years living on my own! It's disgusting looking back. I had no idea what it took to keep a clean and healthly space. My brothers are in the mid and late 30s and still live at home with my parents, and cannot keep a job. Now that I'm a parents I see that it's probably because we had 0 responsibilities growing up and they just crumble under the pressure of it all. It's so sad. I'm for sure going to give my children chores/responsibilities!!!

@sarsar5099

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Well said

I'm a mom of 8 also, with 10 indoor pets in our house, and I could've just given the same advice word-for-word. So for anyone else watching and wondering if it's legitimately possible: 👏🏻 ALL👏🏻 OF👏🏻 THIS👏🏻

@thaliaquintero6869

Жыл бұрын

How do u prep meals?

@disgruntledvet28

Ай бұрын

Nice love it I got 4 girls 8 dogs woohoo!!

I live by “don’t put it down, put it away” when it comes to EVERYTHING!

My mom had a stitchery that said “A home should be clean enough to be healthy and dirty enough to be happy!” I am forever grateful for her feelings on this subject. We certainly could have cleaned 24/7 with our family and pet situation but there are definitely things much more important in life! I could see the contrast in some of my friends homes, there was no relaxing really anytime in order to keep it show case ready at all times. Now I feel sorry for their moms that put that kind of pressure on themselves and consequently on to their family. That’s for your ideas and thoughts on this video.

@NovasYouTubeName

6 ай бұрын

what a great saying!

Your work ethic is ADMIRABLE!!! I’m often so overwhelmed by the things that need to be done that my brain shuts down and I will flit from task to task without finishing anything.

@aleshiarodriguez6138

2 жыл бұрын

Look into minimalism. Check out Dawn the minimal mom on here. I'm the same way and it helped a ton. Minimalism looks different for each person.

@junipertree2601

2 жыл бұрын

Checklists are a huge help to me. It is much harder to get distracted if you can see, in writing, what you are supposed to be doing. Plus getting to check something off the list is extra satisfying.

@tngardener231

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Or I will procrastinate allll day and think about an area all day instead of just cleaning it.

@skf2658

2 жыл бұрын

This is me…and the kids constantly disrupt as your cleaning a d so focus is shot. Yes, I never achieve clean but am always cleaning for this exact reason. It’s very depressing.

@Gohappygirl

2 жыл бұрын

Just remember you don’t know how long it took her to get motivated to do all this cleaning. You can do this

Can I just tell you how refreshing it is to watch someone relatable?! We live a similar lifestyle (well, we're half your family's size, but I digress) and enjoy our family's company, being outside, living with less (especially toys), inspiring work ethic, etc. We often feel like the odd ones out 'cause we're at the dinner table together every night (within reason) then outside chasing the chickens and playing ball afterwards. So sincerely, thank you for reminding me that our version of life, is just that, our version, dog hair covered and all ♥️ ...much love from Indiana!

@sandraspies2005

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Very similar lifestyle over here with 6 kiddos 9 and under. Really great to see there are people of our tribe out there 🤣 greetings from Wisconsin

Love this video ……. “Power Hour “ I love that title. It is strong and satisfying. My time is usually 3 o’clock to 4 o’clock in the afternoon but now I have a name to title that time . I LOVE it ! Over the years I divided up my house into 31 sections. I found this idea years ago probably on Pinterest or something. But it’s a 31 day checklist so I try to focus on one of the items on my 31 day checklist a day. To be honest I think in all the years I haven’t actually fulfilled the 31 day checklist in 31 consecutive days. But it keeps a guideline for me so at least over a couple of months I can tackle each space in the house and then I restart it. It has definitely kind of helped me have that list organized and when I have time or during the power hour I can tackle some thing off that list. Yes yes less toys is so much better. First of all it’s less overwhelming to the kids. Second of all how many times do you notice your kid pulls out a toy plays with it for 2 to 5 minutes on occasion maybe 10 minutes and then they’re running off to the next thing and before you know it the room is destroyed and so overwhelming for them to even know how to clean. My tip for helping to eliminate fighting over cleanup time is doing a drawing for which room they have to clean. Y’all for ever did I hear ,” well I didn’t make this mess and I didn’t do it.” It has totally eliminated that to where they know they get the fun part of sticking their hand and drawing the piece of paper and see what room they’re responsible to clean. It has helped so much!!! OK and my last tip has been a life-changing thing for me. There is only a handful of clothes that the kids have that we hang up in their closet. Those clothes are you know the nice clothes if we go out to eat or we go to church or do some thing like that. But the rest of their clothes are stay around the house play close. Over the years I have gotten to wear the pajamas that they put on at night is pretty much the clothes they wear the next day. So pajamas for them are more comfy clothes that can be played close too. Y’all I don’t worry about stain sticking these things or stressing over if they stay in the best condition. Ain’t nobody got time for that ! Also what I’ve done is they each have three bins fabric bins in their closet one is for depending on the season shorts or pants the other one is shirts longsleeve or short and then the third bin is for their underwear. OK so how many times have you guys had your kids go through their dressers and unfold very quickly all of your hard work and sitting there folding their clothes up nice. Mine forever did that so I finally decided why fold their clothes these are they’re sleeping play clothes anyways it’s not they’re nice clothes that I keep unwrinkled. So here is the revolutionary thing that has changed my laundry with the kids. They each have their own dirty clothes hamper. I only wash their clothes separately. I used to have one big laundry basket they threw it all in and I washed their laundry then it will take me a couple hours to sit and separate their laundry and fold them. But now I wash and dry their clothes separate from each other and then every Friday is “ workday “at our house. On work day is the only day of the week they get to earn quarters for different jobs so it kind of helps motivate them. But even my three-year-olds takes her clean laundry basket and their 2 clothes bins and sorts their clothes into the right Bin. You guys, this has been awesome it’s taken off probably two hours or more a week off of my time to deal with their clothes. They do their own laundry and it’s so great they’re learning how to sort and even use hand eye coordination and take responsibility for their own things. It’s been so great!!!!!! Help this help some of you guys. Angela thank you so much for all your heart as important to your channel. It definitely motivate and inspire us!!!! 🥰

@namibonniface1746

2 жыл бұрын

Tq for taking your timw to write .. these are valuable lesson and advice from you too❤

As someone who had chores all my life I agree it is important to include kids in housework. I strongly suggest having everyone put their own dishes in the dishwasher after using and maybe letting the designated dish-washer choose a specific time to wash the rest each day. Leaving everything up to the designee and getting upset when it isn't done when the parent thinks it should be can cause a strong dislike of the task that lasts for years.

We are the same.. vacuum every day, dishes always done through the day, beds made… I find that when things are tidy homeschooling is so much easier.. myself and kids all neat clutter free to focus!

@TheBalancedMom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes totally with you!!

@seekthetruth7371

2 жыл бұрын

I agree also!

I love how you keep it real by not editing out your kids busting in on your filming. Its great that you're so down to earth and set realistic expectations for your home & your family. Ive just discovered your channel today and I've subscribed straight away because i just love your style as its so similar to my expectations. I'm in no way there yet with my home, but your videos will help with the motivation to get to that sweet spot for my home & family. Thank you.

@angela.braniff

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you're here! 🖤

This is the second instance in the past week where God chose to speak to me through others. On Sunday my pastor spoke on rest and now a video on cleaning. Both have been a thorn in my side. I literally just had a mental break down in the middle of my living room while sitting in a pile of my children’s toys. I’m so mentally and physically burned out. I chose to lay down on the couch because I’m exhausted and open KZread to your video. All I can say is thank you 🙏🏾 ❤️

We were raised up with this Golden Rule: Pick-up, Put-up As You Go. As soon as we were walking and started pulling out toys, we were taught to put them back-up when we were done. We learned you could only play with one set of toys at a time and when we finished, we put them back, before we took out something else. Not perfect when you were small, but that came as we learned. We taught our kids the same thing. Also, we were not allowed to eat or drink in the living areas, that was what the kitchen table was for.

Love what you said you want your kids not to feel they are living in a museum or things are untouchable

We use to do the 10 min tidy with a timer on when they were little and now it’s when company comes we can dash and get shoes,towels,etc picked up. Love power hour…morning and after bed….we think alike. We also never ate anywhere but kitchen area..I wasn’t about to trash the couches,etc…even grands know…we eat in the kitchen, no food in bedroom(ants would be another layer). Our playroom growing up was outside🤣

Please make a video about involving your kids in chores and how you do that! Also maybe another on how you downsize toy collections! Lol loved this video and found the tips so helpful.

We have 3 indoor cats and I too vacuum every day with my shark stick vac which is made for pet hair and although I have the fancy dyson stick one too-over the years I will say shark has been far better performing and much less expensive

I wish more people were like you. I get so grossed out when I go to someone’s house and they’ve got a nasty floor or clutter all over. It’s disgusting. We have a large family and manage to keep our house picked up and tidied all the time. Some people just don’t make it a priority and feel comfortable living in filth. Then when their kids come over they treat your house the same. They’re destructive and messy. It drives me up the wall. It’s so disrespectful.

Vacuuming everyday is a big one! My home feels clean when the floor is clean. Even if the kids don’t vacuum the greatest, it’s better than not vacuuming at all, and then I’ll get in there at least every second day to do a thorough job.

Wow opened my eye about vacuuming, dishes, and toys. I feel dumb for not realising these things before… it’s like I was in denial about dishes and vacuuming being a daily thing. And adding more meaning to toys when they’re just things!

I very much agree, my little one will see that everything is organized so when she gets toys out she will actually go back and put it where it goes instead of throwing it somewhere…. She watches me everyday so now she wakes up and starts putting things where they go. She’s already leaning to be a clean little person. I love waking up to my clean kitchen!! I definitely feel like I can relax getting my cup of coffee. Vacuuming is a must every single day with pets! And swiffering, and sweeping 🧹, I do my laundry every day! And put it up every day, I never want to get overwhelmed with a huge pile!! No no..

@realityobserver7521

Жыл бұрын

Oh girl yes great advice. Put it away every day or yes it just becomes so overwhelming. Little things like that make such a difference

@toniarend9090

Жыл бұрын

@@realityobserver7521 sure does

We eat all our meals and snacks sitting at the kitchen table. I’ve never had to clean crumbs or food stains off any other part of my house. It’s wonderful! And the kids love it. They each have their own special chair, placemat, napkin etc… it’s practical and brings the family together. Thanks for your awesome videos Angela!

@CrystalClearLife

2 жыл бұрын

All of my kids know that food stays in the “shiny Floor” area (kitchen and sunroom). They even told adults who visited! 😝 Ten minute Tidy, we do it every nighty! Toy rotation works great (wooden train set, castle, doll house shelf, etc,). Just like learning is a part of our lifestyle, so is cleaning and being good stewards of the things we have. Thanks for the great advice.

@ArtByKarenEHaley

Жыл бұрын

I love this one. Makes me want to get out my sewing machine and make some place mats for my kids.

Angie I love your disclaimers because you remind people that we are all different and nothing is one size fits all!

I agree the toys can become overwhelming to even the kids when they have to many. I have a large family that is always eager to give to my kids. In order to not get too many toys from holidays and birthdays I ask my family to gift experience. get everyone a movie ticket, a gift card to go bowling, a day at the ice rink. or contribute to a larger ticket item like a ski pass, or a snowmobile for the whole family. (We live in a very cold climate if you can't tell)

Mom of 7 here, ages 10-17. Good stuff and you are so positive and encouraging. I did rotating toy bins when they were little and kept drawers in the living room empty so I could put toys away quickly when they were toddlers. As they grew, we adopted a rule that they could only have one thing out of their room to play with at a time. Minimizing their wardrobes was a lifesaver! Each kid and myself have one week of clothing per season. I like to do one load a day M-F with one assigned laundry assistant.

I strongly agree with your point about kids not needing tons of toys. Growing up I had very few toys. We had a very small house and just didn't have room for more. I had a few well-loved stuffed animals (my favorite was from salvation army), an American girl doll, and a cd player. We also did not have cable tv. I was surrounded by books, and when I got bored I'd usually do one of a few things: draw, journal, or read. My parents said no to new toys often, but never hesitated to buy me a new notebook or fancy art supplies. Now as an adult I have made money from my passion for drawing portraits, I have a daily journaling practice, and I still love to read and learn. I now work with kids in mental healthcare. In our program we have structured times for tv, very limited internet access, but lots of activities. When we ask if the kids want to watch TV during free time, you know what they say? "Nah. Wanna play cards?" Or "no, I want to go outside" or sometimes "will you watch a movie with me?" Kids want attention, engagement, attunement. They want to create and explore. They want shared experiences. They don't need fancy things. They need love and opportunities to learn.

I also have 8 kiddos. Age 18 - 3 . what my kiddos and husband think is a clean home vs what I think are not the same 😜 And! Preach it girl chores for our kids and points you make I say all those thing ;)

Mama. I’m gonna need more about the toys. For example. How do you start limiting the toys? Kids that are used to having them, getting them…we don’t have much, be we have more then our little house can handle. I’d LOVE more on how you handle toys in your house 💕💪

Oh my, with the toys! Yes, every year, when my family asks about gifts for Christmas or birthdays, I tend to ask them to limit the toys and expand on books or supplies for homeschool. If they want to buy toys, I ask for them to be more educational or art-focused. We have this 8-cubed shelf that we lay on its side, and there are those fabric drawers that have stuff like legos, magnet tiles, gears, etc. Then, in our couch ottoman, we have kid specific toys in plastic baskets. We do have a ton of books! Ikea's Billy bookcases are awesome! We have 3 big ones and 2 small ones that we put on the wall, with loads of books, for them and for my husband and I! Plus, it's a beautiful aesthetic, which is a bonus. I try to keep their toys out of their bedrooms because they would play when they were supposed to nap/sleep for the night. Living room is the playroom. Lol. As far as chores, I tried my best to start some form of chores for each kid at 5 years old. My oldest is 11, and she does dishes, puts away food after meals, and cleans up dog and cat poo. My next kiddo is 8, and she puts away dishes from the dishwasher and vacuums (yes, every day like y'all!) The third born is 5, and he's responsible for feeding the dogs and cats, picking up dog toys and kiddo toys, and helping his big sister move things for vacuuming. All three of them help Dad with gathering trash cans around the house to take out trash, and prepare the yard for mowing/maintenance every Sat/Sun. We have a 1-year-old and he's already learning how to put things into containers, but he needs a lot of guidance. I think the best part of all this for me is that, they rarely complain about having to do chores. Maybe we're just not at that phase of life yet (no teenagers yet), but I try to let the kids know that this is how they practice for when they have their own home, and suddenly, it turns into them daydreaming about how they would have their home, what kind of home, where their home would be, and I love talking about that with them.

Putting your kitchen to bed is probably the best habit for any family. We personally only wash the dishwasher once a day because we aren't there with the big family YET. But I pack the dishwasher through the day so there's no dishes all over and me and the kids pickup the kitchen after dinner and then run it. The next morning the kids help unload the dishwasher (a good practical sorting activity for them and it gets everything ready for the day🙌🏻) and then we are good to go with the rest of our things like school, errands ect

This is by far one of my absolute favorite channels I’ve ever stumbled upon on KZread. So thankful!!!!!

I just started watching your videos (love them by the way) and this one in particular is the truth especially about kids toys. All parents should be aware that too many toys actually overwhelm children and cause them them to not be able to focus. More does not equal richness, wealth nor abundance, it just means more, which will soon boil down to clutter 😢. Children should be able to remember their toys as special, but they can't if they have too many.

This was a great video. Totally agree with the abundance of toys. There is so much available now that the kiddos seem overwhelmed. Pls do more vids about children helping around the house and how to incorporate. Thanks!

My toddler (well she’s 5 so I don’t know if she’s a toddler anymore but she’s been doing it a while) LOVES to vacuum, mop, wash dishes & fold laundry! I enjoy her helping me it definitely makes the chores take longer but that’s ok lol

Hey!! Use plastic plates sometimes. It really helps me out with the reducing the dishes and it’s less stressful not to do so much dishes…

I picked a color pallette (teals, pinks, purples) for our young daughter and I only buy her clothes with mainly those colors. She can make outfits on her own and they all match together.

@KruezFam

2 жыл бұрын

The reason this is a helpful thing for laundry is because as she has less clean clothes to choose from, they still all match!

@TheBalancedMom

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! We do black leggings or jeans so the shirts they choose always match! Soo much easier!

This idea is probably known and utilized by many: when periodically purging toys, consider involving your kids from a relatively young age, depending on each child. Ask them to choose their favorite x number of toys and then ask which of the remainder they would like to give to a child who doesn't have any/many toys. The life lessons are self-evident. Looking forward to each video in the upcoming series. Go on with your bad self!

@frysssnnuggets7861

Жыл бұрын

This is such a sweet idea

Does this feel like stress relief to anyone else? I would watch you all the dilly dang time!

Yahoo!!! I completely agree!! I went to college for early childhood education and I have been saying the same thing about toys for years. Rotating toys is also a GREAT idea. The “new” toys that come back into rotation seem like new!!

Pleassssse make that video about how beneficial it is to involve kids into your everyday habits! I think it's important to say that all over again :) In my country, I can also see so many parents acting like they were servants to theirs kids and seem do not realize it will eventually make this little people unable to take care of themselves. Greatings from Poland :)

I only have 2 kids right now, but I find that when my girls have too many toys they get overwhelmed and don't play with anything. limiting how many toys they have simplified their lives and helped them enjoy the stuff they do have. it also helps my older daughter keep her room clean. rotating toys for the baby is also very helpful. 😁

Excited for the daily/monthly/seasonal cleaning videos!

Such a valid point about the toys! I agree with you 100% on this. Xx

I love your tip videos! We have very similar parenting and personal styles so everything you say really hits home for me.

Yes to all of this! Love all of your examples and methods! Started getting my preschooler involved in everyday chores a few months ago and he loves being a helper and will do some things on his own now without asking just to feel like he is helping and has a sense of responsibility.

I recently discovered your channel and love it! I like your ten minute tidy and power hour tips. My mom is a big proponent of making your bed first thing in the mornings! It really does feel good and helps to create a good start to the day ❤️❤️

You are truly inspiring.

By far you seem to be the most realistic and sensible person on KZread

Thank you for the printables! Spring cleaning!!! 🧹🧽

I agree with you so much on how kids need to be helping because they are part of the family. It is just part of the world. I just wish there were more people in the world that have the same thoughts

This is the most spot on video! I agree with all of this 100%!

Loved this!! can you do a whole house cleaning video series? That would be so amazing

Love both of your channels. You are doing an awesome job of raising your children and always keep it real

Wonderful tips!! Looking forward to your daily/monthly/seasonal cleaning videos

Great video! Everything so well said!! Thank you 🙏

Loved this! Thanks for the tips. Can you show us one day the toys each kid has and more in depth in the craft cabinet would love to see !

This is an amazing video. I agree with everything you said. Thank you for being truthful. You are so inspiring and motivating!!

We're 12 ish years into parenting, 9 years into home school if you count preschool... I TOTALLY agree that kids don't really play with tons of toys and that kids don't need tons of clothes either. We have four kids, fifth due in November... Less is more! This is a great list!

I loved your tips. Very useful.

Thank you for being so helpful! Also thank you for doing such a great job at raising great humans! ❤

Great tips! I do most of these and totally agree that they are very helpful for both me and my kids. 😊

loved this video! and I couldn't agree more about the toys!

You always come through with the exact topic I'm looking for! 😆

By far, one of you BEST videos!!! I agree 1000% with every tip. Thank you for sharing!! 🌸

Great tips! Thank you for sharing!

Very helpful info, thank you.

Love the content of your video. A lot of the suggestions you made are spot on and are worth thinking about

Every word is gold !!!

Very good, practical tips. I need to watch again & take notes!😄

Thanks so much for this video! It's so helpful

Omg! You helped me see things I had never thought of, and will be applying to my home, thanks 😇

Oh Angie! LISTS 🤩🤩🤩 feels like Christmas-Easter-Birthday to me! Thanks A LOT

As a mother of 7 children, I loved watching this video and definitely can relate❤️

This is the first video I have watched of yours and can I tell you, I subscribed so fast!! Love your real life attitude and can’t wait to watch more ❤️

Such a great video! I was trying to find the video you mentioned about talking about getting rid of toys when the kids weren’t playing well together. I feel like I need to do this in our home. Thanks Angela!

I’m a Aunt, I’m a sister, I’m wife, mommy, Nana, pet owner and daycare provider in my home and I’ve had the pleasure of help raising my grandchildren but we’re do you fine time for yourself and take care of your needs I’m always tried lack of sleep and always sick were is the balance keep home clean and provide for others 😬😬

I feel you on the dishes, ughhh. Never ending. Also growing up I never seen anyone with playrooms growing up either, except for babysitters/daycare, which makes sense. Funny you said Rosie has a backpack full of little things. My daughter has always been obsessed with little things, she's 9 now, almost 10, still has soooo many collections of little things.

@smile4cla

2 жыл бұрын

My daughter is the same, and she loves contaibers to put her little things in. I cant stand knick knacks and stuff that I view as junk. But we try to keep her collection of stuff contained as much as possible.

You had great tips and thanks so much for this video!

Great tips! Thanks!

I really really REALLY enjoyed/needed this!!!! 🥰😇

Thank you for these practical tips

I just came across your channel and I just love you Thank you for sharing yourself with us and for your wisdom So much love 🙏🏼

Yes!! You and I are the same with the toys. My kids prefer sticks and rocks anyways!

Great video and I only have 2 kids! Amen to having kids help! It makes them feel capable and helpful!

Very helpful! Thank you 😊💛

Them dishes be getting me the folding clothes lol omg I have 4 kids a dog and 2 cats. Love ur video

I’m a clutter bug, semi retired. Was required to wash dishes and help with housework since age 7. I’m a live-in boarder and somewhat of a hoarder. I have cooking, cleaning, & laundry duties as well. I don’t mind it, I just want to do more in less time and do it more efficiently. I don’t beat myself for not finishing up with everything. I downsize continually. Like the Power Hour!

I found this really helpful, thanks.

You are so refreshing thankyou xx

Since my kids were little, I have noticed they are more creative & more likely to play in their room if I keep their toys count down. For Christmas, this year we purchased few “toys” & bought creative & sports stuff.

Beautifull person, beautifull home, good advices, thank you !

Thank you !

Wise tips.

Amen! These are all spot on!! ( well I just personally avoid the inside pets part lol) but great tips, Especially the 10 minute tidy, the toys, and getting kids involved!!

This was so helpful, thank you!

These are such great and practical tips❤️

Love the tips!!!

Home reserve couches are awesome for washable covers! The entire couch can be replaced in parts and fabric can be machine washed.

Great tips!

The toy situation was out of control with 3 boys. 5 yrs later & a daughter. I can say I did it, I conquered the dreaded toy situation! 🥳 I bought my daughter $5 baskets from target and whatever fits in the 4 baskets its what she has.I will NOT PURCHASE a mountain of toys for her! I do still have 3 boxes of the boys toys and will do toy rotation. I did set a play area for her but that is my form of toy containment 🥰✨