Okay 43 seconds in & I am LOVING your vibe. I love the shirt, I love the profanity lol I feel like you've shed a bit of hesitancy? Idk you shed something & whatever it was, left a beautiful Mai 💜 stay positive & true to yourself, its leaving you glowing!
I thought my heart was safe with my ex-husband, needless to say I was devastated when he asked me for a divorce. The silence was deafening. I cried so much and so hard that it aged me. I cried myself to sleep most nights, would cry at my desk at work, would even cry in the shower. I was so embarrassed to face family and friends. I felt like a failure. It was awful. Each woman is different, just know you're not alone. The only thing that truly helped me was attending mass, praying and reading the Word.
You're doing amazing! I was a single mom for several years. I'm sure many women will really appreciate your sharing your life and will feel less isolated. For me there are some big positives to parenting solo and having your "own" space. Every situation has its own upsides and challenges.
I find myself saying "One day at a time" out loud as I struggle through life sometimes. It trains my brain to not worry about tomorrow, next week, or any othe future concerns. "One day at a time" reminds me to stay in the present, not the past or future, where guilt, shame and worry reside. Lol You're doing great, Mai! So happy to see you smiling and joking around again. 💗
It's not easy to get used to a new way of living especially in the beginning. I'm sure slowly you'll find a new norm and you'll love it. I send you good vibes to help you through this difficult time. Thanks for the great content and the motivation!!
I know I made a snarky comment about you throwing shade at your husband early on when I started watching your videos. I wanted to tell you I’m still watching and enjoying your work. I’m sorry for your loss and the pain you are experiencing over not having the life you wanted for you and your kids. I know it’s hard. You look like you are handling it with grace. I hope you find happiness and peace moving forward. Keep the decluttering videos coming. Much love. 🌲❤️🌲
Why would we judge you? Everyone have some obstacles on their path, we (your subscribers) are not perfect either. Love watching your videos. Greetings from Slovenia, Europe 🌍
Mai, I hope things are going as well for you as it seems in your videos. 🥰 I use the tray method for my clutter, too. It IS magical..lol. I got one of those message boards in a subscription box so I made this sign for one of our bathrooms: "We aim to please. You aim, too, please." Have a great day! XXOO ❤️
Big hug to you!! no matter the hurt you are going through the show must go on. I can't imagine the 50/50 situation with kid's 😭. I wish you and your kiddo's nothing but peace right now.
As a kid, doing anything in the non-traditional way was much more enjoyable (i.e. doing homework on the staircase instead of the table) so I'm sure the twin that sleeps on the floor feels like the winner, lol!!! For the letter board: "Just Breathe!!!" Had that on my phone's lock screen for the longest time bc I needed that reminder to do so. It truly helped me alot.
I've been in your shoes Mai. You're doing great. Keep looking forward and preparing for the next chapter. You're a great person and mom. I enjoyed your "lazy" clean as much as any other clean.
I'm a year late watching this video lol. I was thinking about a quote for your board. "Nothing changes, if nothing changes". That's an al-anon thing, but I love it. I remember all those days of cleaning up after my girls. Sometimes I'd say "I'm coming up there with a trash bag". You'd think I was opening a vein right there. They moved fast. Thanks for sharing all your cleaning and like someone here said, "no one would hate you"! I agree.
There is a little hex wrench that generally comes with your garbage disposal, if you have it, try going under the sink and sticking that in the hole underneath the garbage disposal. It loosens the blade if by clogging it, you locked it up. Worth a try. Good luck.
I would stay BUSY or visit people because they house got 'so quiet' and felt so big and empty at times. It gets easier... and the kids actually would want you to invest your free time on making yourself whole and happy (my kids told me this recently many YEARS after I divorced their father). Take care of yourself hun. Also, don't forget to PREP for winterizing since your in charge of your home maintenance and god forbid another snowmageddon occur this winter. So prep early and slowly so you aren't stressed.
I love that you watch Caroline I love her! Your videos make me happy, and even though you have one more child than I do.. you help me feel like I’m not alone whether it comes to having messes to clean, attention span or lack thereof, and your hacks are super helpful! Only thing I want for Christmas is a day to myself 😂😂
If you can you might want to think about redoing your bedroom even getting a new bed out with the old and in with the new might make you sleep better and not have those older memories.
Aaahhh!! You listen to Caroline too? I love that my favorite RU-vidrs are connected like that. I’m watching your videos to get me in the cleaning mood, it’s a struggle but we’re here lol
Mia, it's the truth that pulls me in.. please keep being real with me/us. This part of the divorce (missing the children) may never get easier but it is the new normal. you can only do your very best for you and your children and holding it together is possible!! keep it up!
My son also uses a lot of tissues. Me issue with them all over the place, but I told him once to step in the trash to push them down, and add more and repeat- and he loves to do that, so everyone wins!
I just found your videos when I was searching for some cleaning motivation. Thank you so much! I am going through depression and it motivates me to watch these videos and clean along with you so I actually get some cleaning done. Many blessings and much love to you and yours!
My son goes to his dad's frequently. You get used to it after a while. You miss them but you kno that's what's best for them. I love to clean when my DS is gone.
Nobody's life is perfect girl. From day one, I have watched ya because you were NOT perfect. That's why we 💓 ya! Stay true to you and be gentle on yourself ❤️
I love your bed separating idea for the twins! And omg congratulations on having one relatively neat kiddo. I was not blessed with one, both of my boys are messy. 😂
I'm happy you found yourself again and can do your cleaning. You motivate me, every time. I'm so excited for this video! I have now finished the video and what I want for Christmas, a coffee bar or a really good blender for smoothies and so good that it makes puree without clumps. I'm over the ancient ninja bullet my husband has had for many years. I need a good blender!! I also want my coffee bar. I have accessories for it and love Halloween all year, but those accessories/mugs have taken over my kitchen and I need the bar to declutter. I have so much to do by this weekend with visitors coming and I needed this inspiration. I'm sure I've said it before, but your videos are my nightly go to before bed and during the day when I need my inspo. Thank you for being the totally awesome you that I see you as. Stay strong! I can relate to the feeling of no kids home for periods of time and it's not just a boredom I feel because I love my kid chaos, but a guilt because I feel they should be with me. I'm not big on the silence and love the sound of my children around because that's my normal. We get so used to a sound and routine that without it, it's a helpless feeling. Or maybe it's just me? Anyway, you're doing great! I'm in a military life because of my husband and I'm still not used to those moments where it's all on me. I spent all last year alone with two of my kids while my husband was out of country or state and it's a huge adjustment to have help and then suddenly feel single and doing it all alone. Was quite the year. Happy Holidays Mai, I look forward to joining you virtually on your journeys in life. ❤️
Looks like your doing great with everything going on in your life … you got this and are doing a great job being a mom, woman, and just an overall good person 🥰🥰…. I live in Dallas if no one has been chose
Some board quote ideas: Find the Calm in the chaos, Just Breathe, Start the day with Gratitude, I will be better than OK, Be Kind no matter what, Do one act of kindness today, When in doubt, have some chocolate..
Hi Mai! I can relate to your wardrobe preferences. I’m loving the bell bottoms too!! I feel like it really favors my shape since I have big calves lol. Loved your video ❤
I think part of the ease/quickness of the cleaning is at least partly how you've simplified. It's probably easier to clean up because you have less to manage. A hobby is a great idea or take a class in something you're interested in. Really enjoyed seeing a cleaning video from you. Thanks for keeping me company on a Monday morning.
I was so ashamed of my divorce for a while because my ex and his family made it their mission to let everyone know the divorce was my fault and I left him. We grew up in a very religious group where people would rather live in misery than divorce. It took me time to see that if people treated me poorly because of divorce than I really didn't need them in my life and most other people didn't care or had been there themselves. Divorce is hard even when it's the best thing for everyone. Just know it gets easier.
I totally understand you getting a divorce, I will give you a piece of advice just throwing it bag of his stuff with bills shows how resentful you are. Placing it on the porch and trying to get along will get you a longer way! Praying you find internal peace!♥️♥️
You are my favorite youtuber because you keep it real. Please never change that. You make me laugh at least once every post with some of your real-life comments and lord knows we could all use some more laughter in our lives right now. As far as your question about what I want for Christmas.........a Cricut Joy. I never wanted one because they seemed intimidating but watching your posts where you make things with your Cricut Joy you always break down in a way that makes me think, ok maybe I can do that. So you are the reason I am going to put one on my Christmas list. 😀
I too put a cricut joy on my ideas list thanks to Mai showing us how hers works. I've been collecting ideas of sayings/designs and things I might end up doing if I receive one. 🙂 Mai, sending you all sorts of good vibes from Missouri. Thank you for sharing your content.
My new garbage disposal was about $120 plus $50 for my handy man to install. You don't need a master plumber for this job and can save a few dollars. Mine broke when a penny slipped down the drain 😀
If you want to get the brown spots off your stove burners, use either Scrub Mommy power paste OR spray lightly with oven cleaner, wrap in plastic (around outside) and let sit for 20-30 minutes. Remove plastic and wipe.
Got so happy when the new videos come up. De cluttered my whole house in the last week while watching your vids. You looking abit more positive in this vid happy to see it 💜 love from the uk 🇬🇧
I’m also into bodysuits right now (I’m revamping my overall style) and Fashion nova has a lot of thong ones that are inexpensive and super comfortable!
If you can't get a new one through your warranty Costco has American Standard (my husband swears by this company)ones. My husband bought one for my daughter for Mothers Day. Wish we lived nearby he could of helped you out. Hint always do your research and buy your own stuff (whenever possible) when it comes to plumbing. They'll sometimes even charge double for their products (My husband use to work for a plumbing company)
If you’re looking for a new shoe holder I got two of IKEA’s Hemnes shoe cabinets and placed them together (I also stained a wood board to replace the top). It’s nice bc it looks like a shelf but completely contains your shoes
Love your videos no matter what your marital status is! Was wondering what type of cleaner you use on your bathroom mirrors. Windex just isn’t cutting it for me anymore!
💯👋🖐✋I have been widowed but I had 3 day weekends where all I did was wait for the children to come back home. 😂🤷♀️I was missing them so much and only realized I could have done something else afterwards. 😂🤣
Would love to hangout with you and have you over to our house if you lived closer to Austin! I was once, too, a single mom so I can relate about the loneliness of the times when you are home alone. Luckily for me, I have my sister-in-law to hang around with, but eventually i got used to it and actually enjoyed my “me time.”
I have been looking for countertop produce baskets for a while and love yours! As if you haven't linked enough items you have in your life... Can you let me know the link to those if you think they are still available?
I love you Mai… your awesome and my heart hurts for your new transition… i have been divorced with kids and it hurts.. Oh btw.. avocado is no veggie🤣🤣it’s a fruit😊🙋🏼♀️
You are so cute. I’m sorry about the loneliness. I understand it. I’m an old bat but I love my time alone. Nobody to answer to or worry about😂 take care. Oh and I’m contemplating getting a Tineco because I have balance issues and I love my spin mop but it’s getting harder to use
I want a Little Green Machine cleaner. 😂 I ultimately want the Bissell pet pro carpet cleaner/vacuum, but that’s $300, so a $100 smaller gadget works for me! 🎉 Hubs and I just tell each other what we’re buying off of Amazon. No need to wrap it.
