Summer Days VLOG | Declutter with Me, Kitchen Progress + Books 

The fabric might be good to use for sewing projects as your girls brush up their sewing skills. Maybe sew items they can gift to people. Tote or grocery bags, jewelry pouches, coin pouches, oven mitts or pot holders, apron or craft smocks. If any fabric piece isn't large enough they could be sewn together like a block or crazy quilt and then sewn into whatever their heart desires. Doll cloths or items for doll house etc. The potentials are limitless. ❤

I recommend Jan Karon’s Mitford series for your summer reading. At Home in Mitford is the first one. She is currently writing #15!

That copper drainer would be beautiful holding a plant…..it it’s own container of course.

I used to think getting headaches/migraines during weather changes or extreme heat was just coincidental but some time ago I read about how weather changes can cause headaches/migraines. My mom used to say she knew it was going to rain when her arthritis acted up. Well, now I’m my mother but instead of arthritis, it’s headaches. 😂. Anyway, I accept that they will happen and try to limit outdoor time on hot and humid days. In NE Ohio we are dealing with similar weather.

I enjoyed seeing your cabinet declutter! It is so helpful to see how others organize their kitchen. Have a good day, Anne

Be sure to save a few towels for Finn. I like to keep my "dog towels " separate from the others.

Let your girls use the fabric for small sewing projects or even make a quilt. Love a good declutter! My house is so overdue and I do need to be more honest with myself!

Hi Hilary. Looked like you had a very productive day.Jude is growing up and is talking more. He's adorable. I like new towels. Take care and God bless you all. ❤️🤍💙

I am always excited for Thursday morning vlogs from you! You are so productive and I love just watching you work around your home. Decluttering and organizing is so satisfying!! Have a blessed week, dear Hilary!❤

You’re my favorite RU-vidr! I look so forward to your uploads! 🤗 Always inspiring! ❤

Cutting paper is a great activity for three year olds! I saved junk mail for my kids to cut up!

I always enjoy watching your videos.There's something special about them.

You could use that pretty copper colander on the counter as a fruit bowl. Save some old towels for camp-outs, the dog, etc. Donate the vacuum parts; people often need them, dog chewed up the old ones, lost one, etc. You got so much done!

Good morning! What a sweet, darling video! Thank you! Doesn't it feel SOO good to declutter?? (You inspired me!) I also love that you enlisted help!! YAY!! What a blessing to have help you feel good about! I'm looking forward to your kitchen update! Have a great weekend! :)

My son started tearing paper at a very young age. This is how I kept him entertained in the car when we traveled. At age two he started cutting paper with plastic child safe scissors. This kept him entertained for long periods of time and it allowed me to get many chores done around the house. At about age four or five he started making things with toilet paper rolls and cereal boxes. Then he moved on to cardboard. He would make houses, small cars, action figures and toy guns with moving parts. In fourth grade he used cardboard to make a robot with flashing led lights for his Halloween costume and a functioning vending machine that dispensed snacks. Throughout the years he has made many amazing items out of cardboard. He’s now in high school and has moved on to making things out of wood. He has made a small picnic table for his 10 month old niece, a step ladder for his closet and a shelf with pegs for my bathroom to hang towels. It’s crazy to think that it all started when he was a baby/toddler so content to tear/cut paper. Maybe you have a little builder in the making too. 😊

That darling copper colander would make a sweet planter for herbs etc! 🌱 Always love your organizing videos! ❤

Love your decluttering videos! You would be surprised as to how many people would love to have the vacuum attachments. I sold on Ebay, 4 small 10 year old never used Dyson attachments that i had hung on to all that time for $38!

Have a blessed (and cooler) weekend! Arlene

Whew! Watching you tuckered me out! A "mother's helper," such a great idea! Enjoy summer!

Hope you're feeling better! So glad you and your kids are having a great summer.

Thanks for taking us along! Encouraging to easily go through to do a quick declutter and straighten up areas. Definitely what I need.

I'm becoming a summer dress person. I went to Princeton so my grandson wanted to see the campus because he wants to go there. He's only 7 but he loved all the buildings. It was HOT. I wore a sundress and was so comfortable. i'm going to Florida in 2 weeks so I ordered a few more dresses to get me through hot days.

I am now doing meal prep, folding clothes, matching socks ect while watching vlogs. I used to only sit and watch as my relaxiation time, but found I got so far behind in getting things done. While watching yours today, I washed, cut up some rhubarb for a crisp. It now in oven baking. I also. did some meal planning after going through fridge. Going to fold laundry on the bext vlog. Then I have to turn off and vaccum. With the extra time, I hope to do some decluttering. As always,I enjoyed your helpful ideas today.

The cooper colender, could hold fruit on the counter, it's pretty. Agree with others, the material samples could be used by your daughter taking sewing lessons.

Those vintage dishes are gorgeous!! 😍

When my daughter was learning to sew on the sewing machine she loved using fabric scraps for little projects. Your fabric is so pretty.

HAPPY Thursday Hillary, family, and Finn fur baby! Enjoy your day! 🖌🖌🖌🖌🖌STTB

You can give the fabric samples to your daughter for small sewing projects. 🥰💐🌞🏜💗✝🇺🇲

Hi! Please keep those dishes by the front door, they're beautiful 😍

Ah: summer days! Wait thirty minutes and a ten minute rain! My keyboard misplaced the period and comma keys I am flustered, but watching your video made up for it all❤

Thanks, Hilary! 🦋

Productive and very motivating video 😊

Would love to know how you launder towels/wash cloths to keep them fluffy and looking nice.. After a while mine always get rough and "unfluffy".

Great video, Hilary ❤

Hilary,I highly recommend the classics. No fail choices.♥️

Always good to declutter. Thanks Hillary

Hillary, I enjoyed watching your video, and it was so mind relaxing, especially since I'm dealing with this Texas heat in Houston with no power.

You always inspire me! ❤

Organizing always feels good

Just wanted to mention for your daughters cake pops. Cooking with Karli has a Starbucks cake pop dupe recipe that is so easy to make. Just requires a freshly baked warm cake mix, so easy and delicious if she wants to make those. Her “recipe”/technique is online

I’m doing the same thing here! Lots of declutterring!

Love a good declutter! We are in the middle of building our new home. I asked my father in law to make me a custom mantel that looks like yours. We will see if it happens but I enjoy your style. Thanks for sharing again as always!

Love this! ❤

Thank you very much for the video👏👏👏👏

Have you read any of Janet Evanovich books? The Stephanie Plum series are good and fun reads.

Thank you so much for the book reviews, I just finished The Wife upstairs by Freda McFadden , so good.

I have the same copper colander that was my mom's. An idea you could do is make an arrangement in it for decor. Just an idea.

hey girl- loved the video!😉 great job de cluttering😁👍

You certainly stay busy!❤️

You can use the copper colander as a planter and the maple syrup in the fridge.

Enjoyed 😅

I second the book First Lie Wins. Hope you enjoyed it.

I think your fabric samples would have been cute to make a little quilt.

Wouldn't Evie be able to use the fabric samples for sewing practice?

We just got power after the power outage due to Beryl..been terrible three days and nights of heat and humidity. I get headaches too when it's hot.Texas is 90s all the time..huh..there's so much pending work. Loved the declutter..i did some garage cleaning and donated a bunch last week. More to do before summer ends. I have been so motivated seeing your bread machine but I don't want to invest in a brand new one. My kids are out of College and one is out of the house so I don't need to make bread as often as you do, at the same time it's healthier to make bread at home. Didn't see any at the donation centre I went to. About books I love Freida McFaddens book but haven't read that one.Since we had no power I actually read books I have borrowed from the library..i finished The Perfect Son by Freida, it's really good. Reading Such a quiet place by Megan Miranda..loving it and Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover.

I loved Louise Penny’s Gamache series. It starts with the book “Still Life.”

I have a book recommendation for you! "Homecoming" by Kate Morton. I could not put it down--it kept you hanging 'til the very end!

Is this video extra dark or is it my iPad. I had trouble seeing. Thank you, I’ll love your channel.

Suggested book: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (Winner of Pulitzer Prize, New York Times bestseller - about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.) It's absolutely beautiful and has so much heart. I couldn't put it down!

Currently reading “Practicing the way” by John Mark Comber. Highly recommend!

I just finished reading a Lisa Unger book called Crazy Love You. I have a hard time quitting a book even if I hate it, which, this one I did! I’ve made up my mind that from now on, if I’m 50 pages in and not liking it, I’m giving myself permission to quit!

Good Morning…I notice that you’re using BM ADVANCE on your cabinets…is that your go to paint and if so, do you rate it highly for wear…my cabinets need a touch up…what color are you using…thanks Hilary.

What is the stain on your butcher block counters? Provincial? Early American? We have butcher block counters as well in a very light stain but I am itching to go dark!😊

Hi Hillary, as always we love your videos. My three year old loves cutting up paper just like Jude. 😊 Have you read Bluebird by Sharon Cameron before?

I look forward to watching your videos on Thursday morning while having my coffee 😊. I noticed that your doors were open. Do you have air condition in your home?

Hi Hilary, what is the brand of your bread maker? Does it work well? I’m looking to make bread at home and saw you use it in a previous video. I enjoy your content. Thanks for sharing. 😊

Copper colander would look nice with fresh fruit in it.

Did you read any of Charles Martin books? is my favourite author. but i only read in my native language, so i always wait until when the books are translated. I highly recommend my favorite 'When crickets cry' - Charles Martin!

I very much enjoy your book reviews. You seem to gravitate to the domestic thrillers genre (which I absolutely love as well). I finished the Teacher by Freida and I thought it was one of her better books. I am currently reading The Orphanage by the Lake which I am enjoying so far. Shari LaPena is coming out with a new one that I am excited about as well.

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I recently read The Drowning Woman by Robyn Harding. It is a fast paced mystery with lots of twists and turns. I definitely recommend it.

I would store my tomatoes or lemons, any kind of produce I don't refrigerate in that copper colander.

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Adorable dress! What brand is it?

Goodmorning. I enjoy watching your channel. If you want a great read, Michael Crichton and James Patterson book is out called “Eruption”. It is a real page turner. Just saying

Was that your dishwasher in the background?

Hilary, why do you slog through books you aren't enjoying? First, I really enjoy your channel and respect your general philosophy of life. That's why I'm wondering about the books. Life is short, and so is leisure time. Wouldn't it be better to fill it with fabulous things every single moment? Again , I love your channel .

What is the noise in the background? Just curious

*Couldn't you use the decaf coffee to coffee stain fabrics to make them look older and vintage? I am thinking of small decorative flags that come on dowels, white doilies you would rather have in an ecru color, or to age book or music pages you plan to use in Christmas crafts like paper wreaths?*

Hi Hilary, Love your videos... I don't know if you got a new camera, but the in and out of focus was really hard on the eyes to watch.

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I'm in Florida, we've had mid to high 90's, heat index over 100 with 100 percent humidity. It's so hot, the air is thick. If it's that hot where you are, surprised you have the front door open, assuming you have ac running.

Those ribs looked soooo good.

Thank you.