13 Small Things I Quit to DRAMATICALLY Simplify My Life

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In this video, I'm sharing the things I quit to simplify my life. From skipping certain tasks and ditching home trends that are hard to maintain, to letting go of unrealistic expectations. I'm sharing simple shifts that can help make life easier.
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@sylviachacon4152 4 дня назад

I practice a clean kitchen before bed. It's a glorious morning the next day! Thx you for this fab recommendation ❤

@simply_sheri 3 дня назад

I started doing this too and it’s seriously so much more life changing than it should be!

@maricamaas2326 3 дня назад

Also not postponing packing away clean dishes from dishwasher; as to have it available to be filled up again.

@stephaniecranmer7168 3 дня назад

Congratulations on having a baby girl🎉 Opal!

@annieknight71 4 дня назад

Good for you. I’m way past almost all the things you mentioned. I’ll be 80 on my next birthday. But I’m happy for you that you found how to make things easier.

@cidness85 3 дня назад

You should share some more tips please! :)

@toomuchstuff4828 3 дня назад

@@cidness85 Always keep your phone with you in case of emergency, especially if you live alone and are over the age of 60!

@user-vm5ud4xw6n 3 дня назад

I don’t keep my phone with me all that often but my watch is synced to it. As a woman of a certain age and struggling with my balance it’s reassuring to have one or the other. Even though it’s expensive I have emergency service set up on my watch. If a hard fall is detected they will contact me. If I don’t or can’t respond within 15 seconds they will send help. The choices are Yes I fell; send help, Yes I fell; but I’m ok, or No; I don’t need help. You touch the watch face to let them know which of the 3 applies. It’s very good to know it’s there should I need it.

@Sandy-of6gq 3 дня назад

@@user-vm5ud4xw6n With all of the faults of modern society this one seems like an amazing life saving service!

@wesblac5873 День назад

Girl I love it. You are so real . I have 9 children. I get it... I wish everybody did.

@amandagail2487 3 дня назад

I agree with most of these with the exception of the phone one…and my reasoning is because I missed a phone call on Christmas Eve because I was in another room separate from my phone when my mother-in-law called to tell me and her son that my brother-in-law had gotten into a horrible motorcycle accident. If I had answered the call the first time, we would’ve had more time to spend with him at the hospital during his last moments, instead we got there too late and wasn’t able to see him, he passed away shortly after we got there. So with the regard to my kids school, emergencies that “may or may not happen” I’d rather not take the chance and not have a way for someone to reach me if they need to. I’ll never make that mistake again.

@mungbean345 3 дня назад

I'm really sorry for your loss. I keep my phone fairly nearby because of a similar situation that happened in my family. However, for people on the fence about where to put your phone: having it nearby doesn't have to equate to using it constantly throughout the day or being bombarded by notifications. You might just need to train yourself to pick it up and check it less frequently.

@cc1526 2 дня назад

Omg how horrible and on Christmas Eve .. I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I hope you don’t carry any guilt with you from not being close to your phone cause you had no way of knowing and putting the phone away to enjoy a quiet Christmas Eve is more than acceptable. I just need you to know that because just by the tone of you saying “I’ll never do that again” it just sounded like you might still carry that with you and you just need to know that’s not your fault. If you already know then good, I’m just telling you what you already know but for the chance you’re still carrying any guilt, please know that’s not on you at all. This was just a horrible horrible circumstance and I’m SO sorry you had to go through that at like the absolute worst time. I hope your family is doing better or at least as good as possible after something so traumatic and tragic. You’re very strong to be able to share your story and I appreciate your take on this as I also feel the need to have my phone nearby as I struggle with anxiety and will panic if I’m not able to check on my loved ones for this reason.

@Cheray_ 2 дня назад

I'm sorry for your loss and the experience around it. I agree with you! If my entire family isn't home, I have learned to answer calls from ALL phone numbers too! ❤🙏🏾

@devinfarrelly3768 2 дня назад

💯about other’s emotions. I used to be only as happy as the least happy person around me, but then I realized that wasn’t helping them. I can support them while still being happy myself. Sometimes things are hard and having tolerance for that, and patience to get through those times is better than cheerleading or being miserable too. Thank-you for saying this.

@callalily7130 3 дня назад

It’s hard to believe I started following you many years ago when you primarily posted makeup and beauty content. You’re probably the channel I’ve followed the longest because as my interests have changed to home making, you have too. Love your practical tips

@motherhoodunfiltered1754 2 дня назад

Started implementing that TV rule for this new school year and it's been amazing so far 🙌🙌🙌 I was sick and fed up of all the screen time that happened over the holidays... I'm happier and I know it's better for them with less screen time for sure

@RavensOnBudget 4 дня назад

So many great things on this list. I have already adopted some of these things. I only have one child who is now approaching her 19th birthday. She lives at home and she's great help. But I find that simplifying things in my daily routine helps me take less off the plate of the people who live with me because I am disabled and rely on them for a lot of things so by simplifying my needs it transfers onto my loved ones and makes their life easier and that makes me feel great.

@DanaPeshkovich 2 дня назад

I've been cutting my own hair for YEARS (my oldest daughter finishes up in back by trimming my neck and makes sure I didn't miss any spots) I've never been one to get a mani/pedi on the regular. When we do, it's a treat! (like a birthday) and we go to a beauty college so the students can practice and it's a *fraction* of the cost of going to a salon!

@devinfarrelly3768 2 дня назад

Great video Kallie ! I stopped having my hair highlighted a year ago, and I love my natural color ; stopped having my brows tinted and waxed, learned to groom my own dog, always do my own pedicures, and gave up Facebook except for a few private craft groups. I’ve saved so much money and friendships - seeing all my friends’ posts didn’t make me like them any more ! Social media reveals way too much !! Thanks and congratulations!

@lorenet.2182 4 дня назад

The TV one is major and as the kids get older you will even realize more benefits.

@maricamaas2326 3 дня назад

Yes! Regret not to have limited TV more while our children were growing up.

@lindadorman2869 4 дня назад

I tried an experiment where I wrote down everything I spent each month. After two months, I stopped because it took way too much time. Now I'm back to just estimating my spending and it's working out fine. I still do a monthly budget and look for ways to save money but I don't feel compelled to account for every dime. It's close enough and I'm still meeting all my financial goals.

@maricamaas2326 3 дня назад

To the contrary, it takes very little time to quickly write down one's expenses every time. Had now been doing this habitually for many years. Every few months, copying the rough draft into a neat version, while comparing to bank statements. This way one can keep track of where the money went.

@beatrees 3 дня назад

The emotional advice is priceless. Hard to apply, but so important for our own mental health! Thank you for taking the time to mention it. Also, I did not own a tv for 6 years and I cut my own hair... so I am all for your simplification plan!!!!

@estellestone5322 3 дня назад

I just have to say that your youngest child (before you had the baby recently) has to be one of the cutest babies I've ever seen! I just want to pick him up and hug him. I'm a mother of 3 grown men (and one 3 year old Grandson). So, I hope this doesn't sound weird, but he makes me smile every time I see him. That face makes me melt. 🙂

@Digitalhunny День назад

Woman, stop bragging about your grand baby... cause, I am _soooo_ jealous of you! 😂😂😂😂 Currently, my eldest (26), is happily married with 3 _cats._ I'm not allowed to "pester" them about children for at least 5-6 _very_ long, years. 😢 😂😂😂😂

@StrawberryPhys День назад

@@Digitalhunny My son is 40! I have grand fur kids. 😏💁‍♀️

@Digitalhunny День назад

@@StrawberryPhys Thank you so much for joking around, back with me. I just love that we can be silly here. It's such a great community. 😘💕

@estellestone5322 День назад

@@Digitalhunny I had to wait 10 years for then to have a baby. :-( It will happen!!

@tinadaniel5937 3 дня назад

I get the runner in kitchen…we have 3 dogs & 2 cats, all hairy & I love the look of big throw rug in living room but it would drive me nuts with the hair & occasional hairball so I just admire others & don’t have in our house 💕🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

@deedsh6280 4 дня назад

You had one of my favorite revelations in this video-- you don't have to be doing things because you THINK you have to. There's a lot of power in that statement, and it releases us from unnecessary pressure. And I love that you shared your list, while knowing others will pick different things. I still remind myself that whenever the debate starts about making beds in the a.m. For some, it's sacrosanct...for me, I shut the door. But dishes in the sink? Yep, I get it. Choices.

@maureenbullis1805 3 дня назад

I started dying my own hair about a year ago and I couldn’t be happier. It saved me almost $1,000 last year!

@kjk8941 2 дня назад

Also a mom of four here. I agree with you on a lot of things. Folding children's clothes makes no sense, at least between the ages of 2 and 12. I have generally learned to be less of a perfectionist. Because cleaning the house with four kids in it is a bit like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos.... Also, if you have the option for a kitchen with a door - one of the best decisions of my life. Very practical. Especially when unannounced visitors show up. And I generally don't use social media anymore, apart from RU-vid

@1elsue 3 дня назад

I truly understand about social media. Have snoozed lots of people lately. I don’t want my feed to be full of politics and anger.

@julietannOsfan1972 3 дня назад

Have you found on Facebook just lately that there’s loads of ads, or advertising different groups etc? It drives me crazy.

@1elsue 3 дня назад

@@julietannOsfan1972 me too.

@gardenhappy4 3 дня назад

Lots of good ideas. Your hair looks nice - no worries!

@Pajali 3 дня назад

I’m a big fan of having a clean sink before bed. It also helps to keep pests from being attracted to your kitchen, which is always a bonus. 👍

@agnieszkakweczko8730 День назад

Me and my husband quit watching TV when our son was about 3 months old and I am glad we did it.

@Chrissyhappy 12 часов назад

I quit watching tv when my son was three. Seventeen years ago. Don’t miss it either.😊

@smanesd7987 4 дня назад

I really enjoy your videos! I am the parent of 23 24.5 yr old boys (17m apart). I did - and continue to do- many of the things that you mention here. It's so important to just ...be here, now... in any part of your life and will make for a happy healthy mom & dad and children. Cutting out tv time (and computers) is a game changer for young children too. The world will rush at them (and you) soon enough.

@juliehumbert14 3 дня назад

Congratulations on Baby #4! Always love your videos.

@winniemaldonado304 3 дня назад

I 100% agree with cutting the TV. Its so liberating and now I enjoy it more when I find something every now and again to watch. I have more time for the things that matter most.

@donnahutchins5877 12 часов назад

You really do give sound advice. I was so stressed out when my children were little that I was a mess. I'm so glad that you found how to make life easier at such a young age. I keep my phone near by or in my pocket so that I don't miss important emergency calls and if there's an emergency. I take care of my elderly mother, so if something happens to her, I'm not running to fetch my phone. Plus, I don't want to miss a call from my children if they do call.

@Pawn-Storm 4 дня назад

I certainly agree with not going to the hairdresser. I learned to cut my own hair and my husband's. I do a better job anyway. We've saved many hundreds of dollars.

@maricamaas2326 3 дня назад

What a relief when I eventually decided stop dying my hair every 6 weeks 😃 Much better ways to treat oneself.

@kimhanback1302 4 дня назад

Where did you get the blanket with the flowers on it? It's adorable. You know, when I was growing up my mother cooked dinner and we children cleaned up the kitchen (of course when we got older). We had a clean and inspected kitchen within an hour of our family being done eating. I mean sweeping and mopping included. We could get a snack before bed but no mess was made. We got up to a clean kitchen every morning. The only mess that we got up to in the morning was the bed we just got out of. Everything was put up before bed. I had a wonderful childhood, but my mother taught us to clean up after ourselves and what a clean home should look like. I raised my children the same way. I know people who don't even clean the dishes off the table after dinner and never clean up the mess after they cook. Yuck. I just could not sleep knowing that mess was waiting on me the next morning. 😂 Maybe in a little OCD when it comes to certain things and that's alright.

@DominiqueFrancon 3 дня назад

Life was a lot simpler before cell phones. You had a wall phone in the kitchen and it rang loud and you could hear it all over the house.

@laurie6644 3 дня назад

And an answering machine so could (choose if and when to...) return calls.

@donnasadawski6153 3 дня назад

There is something so freeing about turning the ringer off and let the call go to voice mail....

@jennyzoliver6718 3 дня назад

Today people are too attached to a phone. Put it down!

@maricamaas2326 3 дня назад

@@jennyzoliver6718 Seldom taking mine along when leaving the home. Besides for the possibility of losing it along the way, find it distracting on the road, while doing errands, and when visiting friends. Works well enough to check phone once or twice a day.

@booklover6154 3 дня назад

Finally! I found someone who also doesn’t iron their clothes! It takes too long!!

@laurie6644 3 дня назад

I no longer own an iron or ironing board... Or a laundry basket. I use a laundry bag And often stuff pillowcases w/items to be laundered. Makes for easy carry, easy transport. I go to a laundromat. (For those of you that have stairs, a laundry bag with a drawstring can safely be tossed to the bottom of the stairs.) 👏 ❤ I also bring hangers in a tote, hang the hangers on rack and use the empty hanging tote to put quickly dried underwear (unfolded) & paired socks in. (I remove these garments & quick drying furry items out of dryer(s) Sooner and let the other clothes finish drying while I hang bras/furry robes/p.j.'s, fold furry blankets, etc. 😄 Note: I get to use Big washer(s) at laundromat. I sort into separate dryers: 1. Soft, furry items/sweaters. 2. Towels/linens 3. Jeans 4. Clothes

@LisaJF 3 дня назад

I’ve learned that many things can just be dewrinkled in the dryer. The iron lives in the sewing room for when I feel like getting into that hobby. That’s it.

@elizabethbabilonia7046 2 дня назад

I stopped ironing decades ago. I thought, why, what for too long. The dryer does the job. Also, I hang them to dry. Congratulations 🎊 on your baby girl soon to come. God bless you and your beautiful family. Thanks for all of your videos. I can't believe how long I've been watching 😳 you.

@mariannlyda9509 3 дня назад

I sure wish I could have had your wisdom when I was raising my kids. My life could have been so much easier and less stressful.

@barbarafarnsworth4800 4 дня назад

Such wonderful common sense ideas for better mental health and happiness. I totally agree. When your season of life is hectic and busy, less is more.

@kathywiseley4382 4 дня назад

Your hair looks just fine. Around 2006, I was gojng to have to spend around $100 for a device to use to continue to watch my TV with just an antenna. At the time, I simply couldn't afford it. So I learned to go without TV. Surprisingly, I never really missed it like i thought i would. And to this day, I don't own a tv. When I am somewhere that has a TV playing, I actually find it a bit irritating now. 😂

@jodischoolcraft9188 3 дня назад

Yeah we’re all striving for “fine” 🤦‍♀️

@veganlunchmom 2 дня назад

I hang up most of my kids clothes! So less folding and easy to see. No dresser needed to take up floor space either. Just pjs and such that are folded go on a shelve in closet.

@rebeccaellis5892 18 часов назад

I make sure that my kitchen is clean before I go to bed. I like the feeling when I get up in the morning, knowing I won’t have to see a sink full of dishes.

@MichelleLeone66 3 дня назад

Congratulations on the arrival of Opal!! She's adorable! I gave up ironing too!

@julietannOsfan1972 3 дня назад

Great tips but I couldn’t give up social media or watching the telly. I live alone & often social media is the only way I have contact with other people. Also, I love my soaps, especially Eastenders & Home & Away. Your hair always looks great. Congrats on Opal. x 🎉

@elizabethbabilonia7046 2 дня назад

In regards to TV 📺 i removed them out of my son's room. Was a game changer. I totally recommend it.

@suedredge1678 День назад

You are beautiful and have gorgeous hair! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. My grandson is 8 and addicted to screens. He will get up at 6 am so he can be on screens for an hour before school. His mom was complaining about how early he's getting up. If she told him he had to read or couldn't have screen time before school, I think he would choose to sleep until 7. We all have the same amount of time--it's about how we choose to spend it.

@VictoriaCV921 День назад

I’ve been watching your channel since your second was a newborn and having babies right alongside you. I have also had 4 babies in 5.5 years, with #4 being born last December. Two boys and two girls as well 😊 I love these tips! I already follow most of them but I could definitely benefit from using my phone less and I like the idea of no TV on weekdays! Just wanted to make one little suggestion about laundry, because I still DO file-fold all my kids clothes despite having the same problem as you. But since #1 was a toddler I have put child locks on their drawers to prevent them from messing up my folding. Of course then I have to be the one to pick out their clothes. Probably your way is better and maybe I will try it, but if you ever decide you want to go back to having nicely folded drawers, the child locks have worked out for me for years. I love your content, thank you and congratulations on your newest baby girl!

@jimmyj7711 3 дня назад

Love your videos! I always make sure my kitchen is clean before I go to bed. It's just something I have kept as a rule of thumb. I feel like if your kitchen is clean, the rest of the house isn't unmanageable. Thank you for sharing your other tips too!!

@56music64 3 дня назад

Haircuts: recently was in a bit of a financial hole whilst waiting for a property to sell could not afford haircuts. Had purchased some time back some thinning scissors, so I dug them out and started cutting and thinning my own hair with those. Finally got to hairdresser and she was able to pull it back to their standard very easily during just one visit. I had actually done a good job over all those months, considering I have short cropped hair. So I will now visit hairdressers a lot less often, which I never really enjoyed anyway. Yes we all develop bad or unnecessary habits, often due to advertising or social pressures. Just stop and try something different if causing you stress or to be unhappy

@dionline88 4 дня назад

Your hair looks great! It amazed me how much time I gained by not watching TV. Now I may spend one hour a week watching one of the shows I like on HGTV. I DVR them and watch one or two on Saturdays IF I want to. If not, it'll wait until maybe the next weekend. I applaud you on each and every choice you've made - because they're YOUR choices and they're working for YOU! Excellent!!!

@ingrid2543 3 дня назад

Congratulations on your sweet Opal

@lauriemcclary5825 День назад

Your hair looks great! I quit the hair salon probably 20 years ago and I haven't looked back. I started trimming (and, YES!) layering my own hair. I started greying at 40 and my husband and I both loved it, so no more hair dye! I get compliments all the time on my hair, so I guess I'm doing something right. 😏😁

@andrearichard1583 3 дня назад

Love this video, nice reminder that I need to stop doing certain things and if I do something, do it for me. I agree with you about trying to change other people’s emotions. I am empathetic and always feel like it is my job to help fix other people’s moods or emotions, currently I am working on stopping that. I will still help but I can not let that take over my life. Great video

@maricamaas2326 3 дня назад

Had raised 10 children, yet never considered not folding and packing away their clothes; that would be a slippery slope when it comes to training them in how to keep their living space and clothes in order. Once they're big enough to dress by themselves, the following day's outfit can be set out for/with them before bedtime? Later we also hardly ironed anything. Besides for taking up a lot of time; ironing wastes electricity, and shortens the lifespan of garments and linen. Only later when there were few of our children still living at home, we stopped sorting laundry; when each was doing their own. It also works best for returning students, their visiting friends, and later adult children with their families, to be completely in charge of their own laundry.

@StephanieGrealis 3 дня назад

Amen to the low maintenance hair. I trim split ends sometimes when I’m hanging outside doing nothing. I’ll have my mom come trim my hair after I shower. I don’t dye it. Easy peasy!

@juliebruce1114 3 дня назад

Another great video. We all have to do what’s best for our families! I also had 4 kids in 6 years. I never had knickknacks on coffee tables or side tables. I am now 53 and a grandma of two and one on the way and I still don’t have them because to me it just makes my home look cluttered. And the little that I do have sitting around within reach of my grandkids, I have to put up higher when they come to visit 😅

@beckybanta126 4 дня назад

When I 1st started following your postings, you mentioned.....& I know that I am not quoting your words exactly....that when something is in your hand, if possible, put it away vs setting it down, cluttering a surface where it doesn't belong only to have double the work later putting many things away. This has been most helpful! Yep, sometimes I don't want to turn around or take the extra steps at that moment, but my future self appreciates this & all looks better & less cluttered. So thank you! Praying all is well as you will soon welcome you baby!😊

@PallateRoller 4 дня назад

I bought the conair brush after seeing you use it. I LOVE IT....helps me out so much! Thank you!

@caitlynaizpiri7806 2 дня назад

Your hair looks great! I’d be interested in whatever hair glaze you use. I’ve been considering doing tinted glazes, but a little afraid for color buildup on brunette hair. Congrats on your growing family. We’re growing our family too and your simplicity tips are what I keep coming back for. Thank you!

@emilyc4239 3 дня назад

Your hair looks amazing!!! Could you do a video on what diy products you use at home so you don’t have to go to another place and spend more money to get it done please?! That would be great! Also congratulations on your new baby, I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!!

@elizabethwhite72 День назад

Your hair looks great!

@julieg1052 3 дня назад

Thanks Kallie for your refreshing perspective! I love how transparent you are. I absolutely hate ironing and have a couple of tips. One is Downey wrinkle releaser however I wish they would come out with a scent free. I like the new aerosol a little goes a long way. Travel with the spray version and even linen is no problem. The other is I keep a water bottle by my dryer, spray, run on touch up and it’s also nice in the winter. A small steamer maybe but I haven’t found one that is super convenient over the dryer. Thanks for your great videos… I always find them inspiring if I feel stuck.

@maryensley5270 3 дня назад

Literally ironing while I watch this. I used to refuse to iron but then I started buying linen and it's a no go for the dryer.

@gardenhappy4 3 дня назад

I dry my linen clothes all of the time. So far no probs.

@countrycleo5268 3 дня назад

Yes, your hair always looks nice!

@bethc7243 3 дня назад

I hear you on haircuts! I had a last minute job interview and really needed a haircut; I followed the Brad Mondo butterfly cut tutorial, assuming I could get it “fixed” when I had times. It turned out ok, and I don’t have the time to get it professionally cut. Such a life giver to just do what works.

@Izzyandiyanahstepsisters185 3 дня назад

Your hair looks great I haven't ironed in probably 40 yes so I agree with you and my daughter has the un- folding of her daughters clothes so I am going to suggest your solution to her keep those tips coming they're great

@RichardRichardson-u9h День назад

This video simplified everything perfectly!

@elizabethbabilonia7046 2 дня назад

Simplifying our lives is very important for our well-being in all areas.

@mommybreakdown 3 дня назад

Small wins add up. I’m inspired to drop screen time like you but my screen time is RU-vid haha. Thanks for sharing great ideas!

@KateLB1027 День назад

Pregnant with my first! I appreciate this advice while I navigate how to change some habits now in preparation for baby. Some I can adopt, others I cannot for professional reasons (the ironing 😢 haha but I steam so that’s faster)…but thank you! I love the advice from a busy mom of 4!

@cozyhomemakingvibes 4 дня назад

This is such a great video. ❤

@susanmolnar9606 3 дня назад

I’ve been ignoring my phone for many months and then I saw I had over 5000 emails! That’s when I started to unsubscribe to almost everything. Blew my mind what junk was being sent to me. I get it.

@simply.bonnie1034 3 дня назад

Thank you for sharing these they are really life changing, some i have been practicing and they really give you the peace you need ❤

@pamelataylor3537 3 дня назад

What a great video Kallie. I wish I’d have done some of these things (or not done) whichever. I think my kids would have been so different and so would I. My first husband was a lazy, dirty slob lol. (Truth) and he wouldn’t do anything to help at home nor would he keep a job. I lost count how many times he got fired from any job he had, so I just did everything myself, including working full time with, eventually 5 children. He would just sit on his lazy arse and watch tv. Guess I would use tv as a baby sitter while I cleaned or got dinner ready etc, it just made it easier for me. I’d turn tv off though before dinner and then the kid# would have their bath or shower and then it would be story time and the older kids would read to me.even when the kids had gone to bed my work never stopped, neither would my husband’s tv time or he would be out playing some sport and on weekends he’d play more sport. He never played anything with his kids though. The kids and I were so much happier on our own though, I couldn’t believe it. Thanks for your videos Kallie I always really enjoy them, even though now I can’t do much for myself any more. I still love your ideas. Have a great week.

@lyndanickerson1373 4 дня назад

Congratulations on Baby #4! Opal is beautiful ❤❤❤

@Gavinsrents 3 дня назад

Good luck adding number 4 I also had four in 5 years. Now my baby is 9. It goes fast but your ideas will serve you well.

@daisyleal5634 День назад

True. I have 6 in 8 years busy busy everyday. Oldest from 7 to 3 months

@annavery3726 3 дня назад

Great habits! I as welI, hardly watch any shows and I cut/color my own hair. Saving a ton of money in a single household income. Way to go Callie!❤ Thank you for sharing.

@littlesheetable 3 дня назад

Safety Issue - Phones!! Having my phone with me 24/7 Is a Safety Issue for me. I am single, over 50 and live alone. So if I fall downstairs & my phone is upstairs, this could be a life or death situation. If an adult is in a hone with small children & something happens to you, who will be able to & how will help be notified? Also, Nobody has landlines any more. And by the way, who knows anyone's phone number anymore? Or when was the last time you saw a phone booth?

@LisaReynolds-e9u 3 дня назад

I dislike going to the salon. I go about every 2 years. I do look better with highlites. I have bought the home kits, but to scared, thinking my hair might fall out.... I am excited to seeing your new baby.

@laurie6644 3 дня назад

Correct: THEY took away most landline availability & phone booths. So most don't have Choice. ❤It Sounds like you should carry your cell phone in case of an emergency. Thus, that is the best choice for you.👋Stay Safe. Be Prepared, right?🛟🧯🙏

@deenee6789 3 дня назад

My vacuum stays plugged in 24x7. No exaggeration.

@abundantlife8396 4 дня назад

Beautiful hair!

@ReallyMartha День назад

Great tips! I don't think I can separate from my phone anymore though especially if I'm stepping out of the house. I went out to our field to play fetch with our two dogs and I realized I forgot my phone. I thought "ah well, I'll only be 30 mins". Well, about 10 minutes in they bowled me over! Mostly our 80lb chocolate lab, but our kelpie was sorta herding the big guy for fun and the lab veered into me. I have it on video since we have cameras everywhere. I literally caught air and then landed straight onto my head. Needless to say, I got a concussion. In my head I laid there for 10 minutes but on video is was more like 2 lol. But I REALLY could not move or force myself to get it together. And since I didn't have my phone I couldn't call my husband to come out and help me so I eventually stood up and stumbled back in to our house to get him. It was awful in the moment, but kinda funny now. But still, I never leave my home without my phone even if it's just for a few mins.

@jessicabell4212 4 дня назад

Aloha From Oahu, U are amazing person getting it done 🤙

@devinfarrelly3768 2 дня назад

Yes to the less tv !! Your kids will benefit so much !

@databass9545 День назад

Can you post a video for your hair routine? Specifically the hair glossing?

@lunagabriella213 3 дня назад

I love these, and I love how you want the best for yourself and your family! ❤❤❤ I'm with you on the hair stuff. I might get mine cut once a year. I literally only use clarifying shampoo. Every once in a while I'll do a conditioner treatment. That's new to me. I'm thinking about doing some of these to feel like I'm actually living my life. Thank you.

@michelehauter9544 3 дня назад

I am addicted to my phone and need to use it less. I need to get out more, to do more living so much to explore. I put things off way too much, saying I'll do it later and later comes around and I never do it (Shame on Me) Thank you for posting this video, its definitely will help me

@shelly410 День назад

Your hair looks great! Thumbs up! Thanks for this video.

@joycegonzales4994 3 дня назад

I thought you were called” but first coffee”.

@jennyzoliver6718 3 дня назад

I love to iron, my clothes look so much better when they are ironed. It goes by quickly and you look better.

@philhagls4276 3 дня назад

Me too! I iron everything, bed sheets, towels, pyjama😂

@migrose6547 3 дня назад

I detest ironing! But I love vacuuming. We all have our things

@559mile День назад

Yep I quit going to the hair salon for highlights because the prices are just crazy in my area so I just dye it at home- doesn’t look as good but saves me over 1k per year…..I also don’t iron- downy wrinkle release works great for the few times I do need to iron every month

@angelaharris1112 4 дня назад

Oh yes! My daughter has 3 daughters close to same age. I know how tough it can be. I raised 2, 5 years apart! I am already planning on buying some of Mary Ruth's products. I am going to order your ebook the becoming a morning person as soon as I get my next SSDI check!

@carolledger8047 3 дня назад

I do the same thing. I don't iron. Well almost never. If there's a wedding or funeral I have go to I might. I'm 67 so you will probably never iron. LOL

@JuneBrock 4 дня назад

Your hair is BEAUTIFUL 👩🏼‍🦰 ‼️

@Digitalhunny День назад

The DAY I turned 35 I suddenly love no, _desire_ all forms of ironing! I sincerely think that I'm broken. My kids have crushed my entire system of logic & reason. But that's okay. I warned them years ago that I wasn't saving for their college. No, no I saved up for their therapy. They're truly gonna need it after living alone with me, for 20+ years! 😂😂😂😂❤

@akankshapatwari4167 4 дня назад

I am so lucky I live in a country where you will find a man or woman in a shop on the street or in the the basement of apartments who will collect your clothes and return them all pressed. Some of them use old fashioned heavy duty iron. They charge per piece of clothing they iron. It is a win win solution. You don't waste your time a person is gainfully employed and makes a living. Bonus you get neatly ironed clothes with no effort on your part.

@doreenforce3453 3 дня назад

I'm with you on the hair thing I'm very low maintenance with my hair and I have a GREAT hairdresser but sometimes I don't have the funds

@BeautybyMaria 2 дня назад

Congratulations 🍾 ❤❤❤❤

@lilane259 3 дня назад

I love your content! I did the TV thing too, I made this new rule, TV is only for when they are sick and stay home, or the weather is very bad and we can’t go out. Guess what? They started reading books.!!

@veganlunchmom 2 дня назад

Your hair is beautiful! I cut my own hair too! And my daughters and husbands and husband cuts my son’s hair. Saves lots of money! And time .

@katherinejames2036 4 дня назад

Please post a video of your day to day with kids husband ect

@amkii2 4 дня назад

I am totally with you on the notifications. I do not need that level of interaction/distraction from my phone. In fact, I set my phone so NO notifications show up EVER lol, and ringtone and text tone are SUPER low. I used to have it so I didn't get any sounds at all ever, for texts or calls (I look at my phone enough to know if I need to call or text someone back), but now that I need to hear my phone if work calls, I turned my ringer and text tones back on.... but still super low, haha.

@JFlower7 3 дня назад

I had 4 kids in a little over 5 years. They are their own best friends.

@Miss_Dale_Westwood 3 дня назад

You’re so lucky! When I was pregnant, I couldn’t have iron because it would make me throw up. As soon as I cut out iron from my supplements, my morning sickness went away. Unfortunately, my hemoglobin dropped like a rock and I was tired all the time :(

@cprk День назад

How do you glaze your roots, I want to stop spending hair salon time and money. Your hair looks great! Perhaps a hair video is needed, styling too.

@Cheray_ 2 дня назад

I calculated (for another channel) our savings on hair costs. We did/do ourselves and 5 kids. Over 18 years...we've saved over $500K. Older me now, just regrets not putting the savings in a jar🤦🏾‍♀️😉 🥰Congrats on the newest bundle of blessings❤🙏🏾

@Lashlove16 3 дня назад

I don’t get manicure / pedicure , facials . I get my haircut once a year I get my hair straightened once a year ( it saves 10 hours weekly if not more and I don’t use any products like hair spray etc ) saved so much money I feel so good and look my best in years We don’t need to do everything everyone else is doing

@seasonalliving2881 3 дня назад

Just a note about pedicures. As a nurse people’s feet are one area I see most neglected…to the point of amputation. I genuinely believe pedicures are a healthy way to care for your feet. 😊

@akankshapatwari4167 3 дня назад

Yes my 70 year old father started getting pedicures after he was diagnosed as a diabetic.

@seasonalliving2881 3 дня назад

@@akankshapatwari4167 perfect example!