Actually, this is exactly how I am able to get inspired and get things done around my home. I’m a married, retired, empty-nester of homeschoolers and I kind of lost my way for a bit after the last birdie left. After finding your channel and a few others, I am now discovering a brand new feminine lifestyle of home-making. I love to listen and learn while I go about my day. And my husband is getting a wife with a renewed passion for life. Thank you, thank you.

@melciad8980

Жыл бұрын

Awwww that's sweet

I like to watch KZread videos when I'm washing dishes at night, as well as when I'm folding laundry. I'm very guilty of being distracted by Facebook and Instagram, but I'm making some progress! I've started waiting one hour after waking up before I do any social media. It is so refreshing, and keeps me from wasting the time that I want to be using for Bible study.

Fun video Jennifer! Please do let your dear daughter know how much we enjoyed the lovely bouquet- it was the first thing I noticed when the video began. She has a real talent for beauty - just like her mom!

The children definitely copy us at home, which. Love. My 5yr old son loves tidying his room and planning his outfits! It just fills me with joy. He spends so much time with mummy. He's a real boyish boy too, loves soccer and fighting etc. but the softness of home is definitely inside of him too.

@silvergirl2847

4 жыл бұрын

Same here ! My 5 yrold loves organising (his words♥️ so cute)

Jennifer, honestly you are a wonderful example for women & men to function as responsible adults. I have discovered your channel & what I first recognized is that you are so practical. The advice you give, you do implement it yourself & you admit your shortfalls. What is even more admirable about you is that you are displaying to other women to have poise, which is lacking in society. You give a wonderful balanced life & I want to let you know I appreciate your message & it is assisting my life as a wife & treating with home life.

Thank you for this! I work with a lot of youth in a youth clinic and I'm distraught by the issues they come in with and I really feel that in their homes, home life is not a priority!

On an iPhone, if you go to settings>battery and scroll down it shows you exactly how long you have spent on different apps over the last 24 hours and 7 days! It tells you the percentage of your battery used on that app and then if you click on it, it tells you the actual time, in hours, that you've spent on that app! It's a real eye opener!!

Laughing as you say "put youtube on the Television" your up on my television right now as I tidy the office!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Ha! I love putting KZread on the Television. I watch it more than I do regular television :)

I always watch KZread chats while folding the laundry... makes my least favorite task (besides maybe cleaning the toilet) go by faster. If I can find an apron with a pocket then I can even do the toilet while listening to a podcast haha... Great tip!

What a lovely flower arrangement. I agree with you on the internet. One day at 2:00 in the afternoon, I was still in my pajamas and I hadn't fed my kids or eaten myself. I realized I was on Facebook for over seven hours. That was three years ago when I decided to deactivate my account.

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Good for you for deactivating the account! That must have felt liberating.

@MustardSeedish

7 жыл бұрын

It was liberating. It felt like the biggest weight was lifted off.

Too funny about your daughters... So cute and they have great ideas. They have a great role model :)

I love your work Jennifer , it is so inspirational & a real joy to watch ! 🌹 x God Bless you & your family xx

Hi! I'm from Kazakhstan and I just finished reading your book in Russian. It's so inspiring. Thank you!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you!

Watched your video while cleaning my laundry room! Very excited for this series. Thanks for the inspiration Jennifer!

I didn't realize this was a thing other people struggle with.....I have noticed that in times of stress and when I am feeling overwhelmed with all the things I have to do (which, I am a SAH, homeschooling mom to 5 boys ages 7 and under so it is very frequently) I find myself just checking out and getting on my phone to just relieve that a bit, and like you said, distract myself. I do enjoy watching/listening to cleaning videos as I work. I'm currently washing my floors and listening to you because I know I can learn something, but paused to answer. :)

I home school so when my daughter does independent work in the morning, I watch you! lol a little 10 -15 minutes here in there makes the day not so long. I always start the day with making my house as clean as possible in one hour.

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

That's a great routine!

@antoniasmith2958

7 жыл бұрын

Diane Taylor ::fist bump:: homeschooling mom to 3boys!

Yay! Love this new series, Jennifer. Setting a timer is such a good way to discipline ourselves. I truly believe home can be a heaven on earth if we make the effort. Small means bring about great things! 💛

Of course I watch you when I'm cleaning the kitchen,cooking etc!!!!!! It makes the chore go so much faster or even more thoroughly! I did not have youtube etc. when my kids were young and I defintely limited their viewing time and content by not having cable..still don't! Instead we had set times when we watched a VHS from the library ( eg. Jane Austen movies,Road to Avonlea,Christy etc) Thank you again!

I love that your daughters are into your blog, so sweet! I also really like that you didn't change her bouquet and left it just as she made it...I'm bad about "fixing" things when my kids helps me or does something for me and it's not perfect or the way I would do it.

Love this video. I have been following you for over a year now, and I really like, when you share the sides of life, that are not so easy to talk about. The more you (and with that I mean all of us) are willing to look at our "darker" sides, the lighter we get. So keep on bringing the dark sides to the light - by doing that you inspire and help a lot :-)

I watch you with my kids and when Im cooking 😊. Ive weaned off Instagram and its been so great

Netflix and KZread are my biggest distractions! love the idea of making them work for you & will definitely try that! Thanks Jennifer!

I was reading yesterday that when books first became a thing so many years ago people thought they would ruin us and lead to badness - much like we worry about the tv and internet today! Information overload never gets easier, but it is so enriching.

You're daughters are so adorable❤️ I mostly watch KZread while I do my chores such as laundry, dishes, cooking and organizing!! Haha!! Thanks for sharing Jennifer, its so relatable!!

I folded a good third of my laundry basket listening to you this morning! I will often use my screen time as an incentive to get things finished quickly and to be focused; saying if I get x done in this amount of time, I'll play for 15-30 mins. I love playing Minecraft, designing houses and castles and gardens--it's frivolous, but it's creative fun that can (so long as I set a timer and not waste large portions of my day) help to reset or recover my energy for other things.

My son is 6 now and looooves to organise at home with me because of the attention I give to organising and tidying.

I watch KZread quite often while I'm cleaning my home. I also use his strategy at work. I'm a teacher, and I will often listen to a podcast while working at my computer or putting up a bulletin board during my prep period.

So enjoyed this! Catching up on KZread favorites is definitely my preferred way to pleasantly pass time while washing dishes or folding laundry. :)

Do you know what I was doing when listening to this video? Cleaning the kitchen! Love your books and I can't wait for the next one.

Timers are everything! They save me so much from falling down the 'rabbit hole'. Sometimes I use watching You Tube as a reward for finishing a project. Thank you so much for including me in your list of You Tubers...and I'm excited to check some of the others out :)

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Of course! I love your channel, Teri. Happy new year!

you are my favourite you tube channel jennifer.....your videos are really inspiring and helped me a lot in making my home life beautiful..thank you sooo much...

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I needed this today! We are both retired and were just talking last night about spending way too much time online. I am going to take the IPad in the kitchen with me to see if I can watch You Tube while I work. (I am very easily distracted)

I really needed this today. I have been quite distracted, after a concussion....getting out of my routine. Thanks Jennifer.

Hi Jennifer, as soon as I started watching your video, that flower bouquet caught my eyes and you looked so pretty by that bouquet. Love her idea. This topic is very relatable to me too. My biggest distraction is my IPhone . I had to deactivate my Facebook because it's too much for me. I had to keep scrolling all the time to see what other people liked and shared including strangers who were not in my friends lists. So thought it's a waste of time for nothing. But Yes! I always watch KZread videos and listen to the songs while I m doing my chores . But somehow I never watch your videos while doing something else because I want to fully enjoy and focus just on your videos without any distractions. I would save it for later if I m busy or I would watch after finishing all the chores. I want to give full attention to watch your videos. They are so interesting ,realistic and inspiring to watch. I m already excited and looking forward to your next video. Keep them coming. Lots of love and hugs from Swiss.

Hi Jennifer! Your multitasking tip (watching entertainment and doing chores) is great. It really saves time and the chore doesn’t feel that boring either :) 👍

I've just found your channel and have been binge watching your videos this past week with two of my daughters. We are enjoying all of it! We also finally figured out who you remind us of: Jana Duggar, especially when you smile. Both classy and lovely ladies! We look forward to watching from now on!

I watch u while I'm cleaning! I work full time out of the home but I love homelife. I almost majored in home economics.

Children imitate what they live.its adorable they are doing their version of you .x

Oh dear definitely KZread, I try and limit myself but it is so easy to get distracted. I am an early riser so now I have a look around whilst having my first cup of tea before work then I don't feel like I have missed out during the day!

Great video! It is so nice to hear you talk about your daughters, they seem so sweet and thoughtful. Children have a wonderful imagination so it will be interesting to see what kind of ideas they could come up with for your blog. Looking forward to tea time!😊

Very eye opening. I never really gave distractions much thought but now I realize my problem. Merci. However, I can admit that I have a problem called procrastination. I'm the queen. But I thought it was because I'm Taurus. However, I seem to always find something to do which I enjoy more. Yes, the bouquet is beautiful.

I always have KZread or podcasts, or music going as I do housework! It is very motivating and I can get a lot more done if I am entertained while working. I have an Amazon Fire stick so I can put whatever KZread or playlist on my big tv and hear it as I go around the house.

I've decided, I *will* listen to your KZread videos next time I clean the kitchen; I'm loving your videos plus your voice is sooo relaxing! :)

Love this! I opened KZread just now as I'm about to fold some laundry. So nice to do chores alongside others via KZread (or podcasts are my other favorite.)

Jennifer I set up my ipad and found this video to watch while I folded my laundry....how funny that this was your topic today! You come along side me many times! I can stay focused while doing my chores and have fun at the same time! I love your books and videos!

I do my workouts while watching you tube...that really helps!

I like to watch KZread videos while I wash the dishes :) in fact I often like to watch this channel :)

I really needed and appreciated this encouragement and I am going to begin paying alot more attention to Instagram and Pinterest time, as well as Netflix time!

You look fabulous with this color of cardigan! Thank you for your video, you're always inspiring

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was a gift from my mother-in-law. I love the neutral color.

I was actually getting some stuff done in the kitchen while watching this video. Looking forward for more on this subject to get inspired and motivated

@svet-lana8744

7 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great when doing other things because most of the time I don't even have to watch I can just listen. Thank you

I really appreciate this video, I needed to hear this.

I used this video for my exercises this morning :)

so funny Jennifer..I was exactly spring-cleaning my kitchen and decided to watch your video while doing it to make it more pleasant. Thanks for another lovely video

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Ha! :)

HI Jennifer! You are certainly one of my favorite KZread channels. Social media (snapchat, instagram, and facebook) on my phone is definitely a distraction for me--it's the active scrolling that doesn't allow me to do anything else. I love your timer suggestion, so thank you, I'll definitely give that a try. Looking forward to the next video in this series. Thanks again! :)

The Internet is definitely my primary distraction… Take your pick between Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and of course KZread. It didn't help that you gave such a wonderful list of new folks to go check out, LOL. But I definitely agree with your approach and am reminded to be more intentional about my KZread viewing time and pair it with cleanup tasks and cooking and other things. Thanks!

I do the exact same thing...I watch YT videos while I do laundry. I’m actually decluttering my closet as I listen to you :)

Thanks for sharing your fav KZread channels! Lots on the list were new to me, and I think I found a new favourite in Andrea Mills. Thanks! :)

I love your list of favorite you tubers:) I actually found your channel through Teri Gigi. I recently discovered Shelly's Home life. She's wonderful and seems very real and genuine:)

Awww your daughters are so sweet to put together that bouquet

Thank you Jennifer! This was a helpful vlog :) My ten year old daughter was interested about the ten item wardrobe I told her about (little fashionista clothes hoarder and Hand-Me-Down Queen!) so we listened to that vlog while folding laundry, then this blog accompanied me to the closets to put away! :) I am going to start setting a timer for Facebook-that is my huge time sucker!!! And I think watching ore of these videos will be a nice thing to do with my daughter, as a part of our homeschool Home Arts ;) thanks again!! Tracy B

I'd love a video or blog post on how you juggle being a mum to a new baby and managing the home and cooking too! Im about to become a new mum and have no idea how to keep home a priority with the tiredness/busyness of a newborn x

ur daughters sound so precious.

You summed up my distractions and I like the idea of recording myself but because I never want to see myself as a zombie so I will just stop unless I can multi-task while on screen time. Screen time is up so I must go!!!

I've realized that most of my distractions are consumer activities. I am trying to think more in terms of producing instead of consuming....

I loved this video! You are such an inspiration, Jennifer. Would you mind also listing your favorite podcasts on your next video? Thank you! xxx

I have been using your videos to keep me company while I clean for years! I will admit that Facebook is a major time waster for me. I think I will set a daily time limit as you suggested

the beginning of the video reminded me of in your first book when your hosts went out and their grown sons still fixed a nice dinner for you. My 3 guys enjoy nice home life.

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Yes! A great memory!

Loved this! I think you would love to read, "Hygge, the Danish art of Living"!

I love your books so much !!!

Distractions,so many. Besides all the screens you mentioned I find the phone a distraction. I have a difficult time limiting the length of time per phone call as well as the calls that follow. I try to give each person my undivided attention, however, I do multitask when I am on the phone after 15 minutes.

Certainly true about the "rabbit hole" when on the internet or phone! Thanks for the ideas!

Netflix, Instagram and KZread! My favorite distractions!!

I acually started washing the dishes while I was watching this video :D My distractions are definitely Instagram and KZread Videos... I always set times for them. And when I'm at home working at my desk I do not use my phone until 1 or 2pm. That works quite well. :) So my phone is on airplane mode - therefore I do not have any messages :D

Thank you so much! I actually met you in muito kitchen... Cooking for my Family! 💛💐

TED talks are great for listening to while doing household chores

@kaiwindingwest

7 жыл бұрын

right? i learn so much! also "In a Nutshell" on youtube (formerly kurzgesagt) is a great brain feed. Hard to listen to while cleaning though cuz the visuals are a must.

Hi Jennifer, I came across your talk from my beloved TED and have since loved your online presence. You mentioned that your girls love your KZread videos. So a thought came to me: Perhaps on occasion, you can coach them to put together 10-item Kid's Wardrobe? Or, 10-item Toy Shelf? etc. The point isn't 10 or 20 items, but to cultivate awareness, discipline and creativity and to share that with other kids and parents. Anyway just a thought. Just want to thank you for sharing these videos. You always make my day better, even the bad days!

Love your videos. You make an excellent point. My biggest downfall with distractions is my iPad....or should I say iPads (I have more than one so when the battery gets depleted on one, I can easily pick up a freshly charged device). This is a MAJOR temptation to sink into distractions 24/7, since I can easily short myself on sleep as well, as I peruse information on multiple apps. One type of device that provides every major distraction I become sidetracked with: news junky, Netflix and HBO NOW for binge watching favorite programs, and the endless clicks on KZread videos. Sigh. I hypocritically say that "I don't watch television"...because I don't. It's much worse with the iPad as it allows me to avoid commercial breaks and "keep on going". I even have Scribd- which tempts the avid reader in me. I pick out a book and always-'ALWAYS- have trouble putting the reading aside. With the iPad, I don't have to ever leave a secluded room I love for the privacy and quiet it offers. Of course, everything truly important in life is then pushed aside. The iPad- on one hand one of the greatest inventions in terms of access to info I seek...and on the other, an very negative accomplice in that it allows me to be my worst enemy in terms of living the kind of life my heart truly desires and seeks.

Good heavens KZread!!!! I’m sick of adverts interrupting my viewing🤬

Just watched this in my kitchen as I cleaned and then as I prepped breakfast for tomorrow so I have it all ready for a Sunday breaky in bed.

Such good advice!! My distraction is FB - going to set time limits on that because it is a huge time waster for me.

Delighted to learn that you listen to sermons online. Is it Sermonaudio that you listen to?

Social Media or the internet in general is a HUGE distraction for me. I am a very curious person so I am always looking things up or reading up on the news. I feel so guilty because I know could spend more time playing with my 14 month old little boy or taking care of my home but it is just so addicting! For the New Year I attempted to deactivate my facebook and spend less time online but that was a major fail because I ended up coming back a week later. They need 12 step programs for this! haha.

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a huge distraction. I hope some of my tips work for you! This always helps me... I don't want my kids to look back and remember me always being on my phone or computer.

I would love to meet the girls. Love all your books. Much love from Brasil

Sometimes my distraction is a nap, and here's why...to spend any time with my husband it is late at night when he gets home. Then my mornings are early with the kids....and everything in between suffers while I am exhausted. I drift off in thought for a nap, and if I give in for a nap I feel guilty for not getting enough done. It becomes a viscous circle of exhaustion trying to do it all so when I look at something that needs cleaning I just can't muster the energy to do it all each day. How do you have so much energy? Any tips?

"Lets acknowledge our distractions and make it work for us "- YES!!

I am watching you as I clean my kitchen. 👍🏼

I have the similar distractions, haha...I love watching youtube! I am trying so hard to designate time periods for just youtube time. Oh and Pinterest, of course! Thanks, after watching this I realize I am not the only one :)

Jennifer ... LOL ... if you have Siri on your iPhone, hold down the Home button and ask 'what is the weather'? I make Siri do lots of stuff: math, locate shops, look up book titles, etc. That way I don't get distracted. When I don't want to clean or organize, I'll pull up KZread and watch "How Clean is Your House?".

before you mentioned it in the video, the beautiful bouquet backdrop caught my eye

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

I'll let my daughter know. She will be pleased! :)

I know I am late to the party, but where can I find the other videos in this series?

I agree completely about the internet, specifically KZread, being a major distraction. Note that I'm your first comment! My trick is to watch videos in the kitchen as you suggested!

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Yay for the first comment!

thats so adorable your babies look up to you i hope my baby looks up to me one day

Hi Jennifer, what is the name of the song at the end of this video?

yep... KZread is my distraction. I watch makeup tutorials while I do my makeup in the morning :)

You are so right.

what an awesome video!! I'm like you in regards to Facebook. but have other distractions. lol

Thanks for this series. Looking forward to more! Fairly new subscriber here. Have you ever watched My So-called Home on youtube? It's one of my favorites:):)

@TheDailyConnoisseur

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing! I'll check her out!

I love the flowers

Ironing and KZread/Podcasts are made for each other

I'm cleaning my kitchen right NOW as you speak 😊⌚👍