15 Systems That Have SIMPLIFIED My Life

[@MiaDanielle]

What are some of your favorite systems? 🤩

[@victoriajohnson3034]

I have decided to take it all back to basics. Simple. 2 knives on my kitchen for cooking. No cutting gadgets. Just use a knife. A small pocket calendar in my purse. No gadgets. Simplified schedule that fits on the calendar. Make out bills 1hr once a month. Shopping and appts 1 day every 2 weeks. Laundry once a week while doing other things. Like phone calls and scheduling appts.

[@lynnmillard1666]

Mantra’s , such as, “the meal is not over until the dishes are done“. I created that one 2 decades ago, and it keeps my sink clean all these years later.

[@Luisa-cs2pd]

@@victoriajohnson3034 wow! Exactly! I felt such a relief reading your post. I’m going to apply your tips! I wrote about “keeping it simple” above just before I read yours. If you have more simplifying tips, please share them. All the best!

[@pamelap.123]

60 years ago, when I was 5, my mom had me start helping with household tasks in order to earn my allowance. It's such a good way to instill discipline and a sense of responsibility in kids. The tasks increased as my abilities improved, but by the time I was 10 and she had to start working outside the home, she knew she had a partner in me and I would do what needed to be done to keep things in order. She was not sentimental about much so the house never got too cluttered. Unfortunately I lost this sense of order as I became an adult and am now drowning in a sea of beautiful collections of pottery, jewelry, hammered aluminum from the 1940s, kitchen items, furniture, books, and clothing. I retired at age 60, and started trying to wade through "the stuff". I started volunteering in a charity thrift shop and even though that sounds like the last place I should be, I think it has helped me see how in the end this is all just "stuff", and it doesn't improve life all that much. Carloads of items are brought by family members who are having to clean out houses of parents and grandparents and it's just overwhelming. So, I'm now in "swedish death cleaning" mode so my friends won't have to deal with so much of my stuff and I will feel able to travel and enjoy this last 20 years or so of my life without worrying about the STUFF. First I stopped buying, then started grouping things together and paring down the collections. Every time I volunteer, I take a carload to the thrift store to donate- It's slow, but it's working!

[@MiaDanielle]

I love how you were a partner to your mom. I like to thing of us here as a team as well. I hope your big declutter goes well!

[@Theviewfromabov3]

Wow very inspiring thank you!

[@Stovetopcookie]

Remind me of some quotes that I’ve heard. All that stuff used to be money. All that money used to be time. Eventually, we don’t own this stuff. The stuff owns us.

[@LisaGray1000]

There's so many great you tube channels about minalism that have helped me layer after layer reduce stuff. I wouldn't be classed a minimalist but love trying to live by some of the ideas. It just makes sense!

[@suzangrant7656]

Mia! That is genius, making your girls read aloud to you both, the parental guidence for the higher rated films! 'Not comfortable reading it? Not watching it either.' GENIUS! I will be remembering this one for the grandchildren!

[@MrsThollo]

I saw this tip somewhere years ago and it worked like a charm for my now adult daughter! After the first two times, she's didn't even bother.

[@Meowgismom]

I love how organized you are, but this way tech for our family. Our boys are 12 and 17 and don’t even have phones, they don’t want them. I swear my 17 year old should have been born in another era. Other than playing video games for a bit in the evenings he says there is too much technology in this world…lol. The boys are responsible for making sure their laundry is in the hamper by laundry or they will be wearing dirty clothes, they keep their rooms tidy and pick up after themselves. They are in charge of the pets. Feeding, fresh water, litter boxes…etc. they make their own breakfast and lunches unless I’m making something that we all love. My oldest cooks dinner several times a week and can make mean meatloaf. I have a debilitating Illness that zaps my energy very quickly and my husband and boys really chip in helping with the daily/weekly chores. The boys have a lot on their plate will school and homework, so we try to keep the chores minimal but effective. Before videos games animals need to be cared for, dishes from dinner put in the dishwasher, etc. while I’m not as tech savvy as you are,I think I can implement some of these ideas and make them work for us!

[@MiaDanielle]

I love that your sons are so considerate and helpful. That's awesome, you must have done something right!

[@amaanat.]

Hey, this is so heartwarming to read. Would you like to share what you did that they are like this?

[@Meowgismom]

@@amaanat. sometimes I think we just got really lucky as parents. We raised them with unconditional love, taught them kindness, manners, giving instead of receiving. We have volunteered our time helping others in need. One year we spent an entire weekend packing boxes of donations for hurricane victims and loading the boxes onto tractor trailers, we have paid for the people behind us at Duncan donuts, bought coffee and coca for electric company workers working endless hours during ice storms, buying lunch for police officers, thanking our troops and veterans for their service. Spending time as a family is very important to us and to them as well. We certainly are not perfect by any means and they are typical teens in many ways, but not in the ways I think it matters most.

[@amaanat.]

Wow, thanks for sharing this. Means a lot. I have two boys three and six, and I would be ever so grateful if they turned out to be the responsible and thoughtful individuals you have described your boys to be. Much love :)

[@dianaaasims]

Agreed, we try to keep our phones away from us as much as possible.

[@Cassia_L]

For picky kids, get them involved grocery shopping (obviously, this was pre covid). So when we bought vegetables, he could choose one vegetable that I'd have to cook that week. And he could veto one vegetable I put in the cart. What that does is that thorough the week, if there's something he doesn't want to eat, you remind him that he agreed to that vegetable, he veto-ed another (or none) and that means he needs to eat what's on his plate now. And it's a fun process, so much so that after a few months of that, he'll be excited to pick his favorite vegetable that week and even have suggestions on which meal to make with it.

[@MiaDanielle]

That's awesome! Totally sounds like something we would do :)

[@sillybeeful]

Over on Kallie’s channel “But First Coffee” a fellow subscriber shared a brilliant straightforward piece of advice and that was “Don’t put it down, put it away” absolutely brilliant, I’ve found it extremely useful 🙋🏼‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MiaDanielle]

Great tip!

[@HR-re6mr]

Same! I remind myself of that often! Def helps with clutter

[@ashkate87]

I cannot say how much I appreciate your parental guidance tip for movies! My kids are still little, but I am going to save this gem for the future. Thank you so much!

[@MiaDanielle]

I'm so glad! It's worked for us (and is a little funny to watch 😉)

[@banddu7761]

That's really good!

[@sueduncan2570]

I really loved your systems!! One system we have is a weekly family meeting /calendar coordination. Not because we can’t just rely on Google calendar, but the opportunity to identify busy times or special projects, priorities and have a forum to anyone to bring up stuff (like allowance, chores, vacation).

[@MiaDanielle]

That's a good system too- it probably makes things more efficient when you can address everything at once like that

[@lynnmillard1666]

Beautiful delivery on an important topic! Bravo on your well developed Content. One of my favorite mantras to get me to do the dishes, I started 2 decades ago is, “ The meal is not over until the dishes are done”. Pretty self-explanatory. I am a professional organizer of 23 years in South Florida. Love this work. Honestly it’s not even work. It’s love.

[@MiaDanielle]

Heart-based work 🥰

[@vickigsolomon1241]

I like that you are preparing your children to be adults. Adult at 18 means what do I need to teach them to be functioning adults? Our family system is meetings. We meet once a week for discussing our calendar--we have a special google calendar for things we might want to do together. At the meeting we decide if we are doing it together, and who is getting the tickets. We also meet to discuss finances, and emergency preparedness.

[@MiaDanielle]

Ooh, meetings- that's a good one!

[@rebeccaofpollywogflatts8976]

Awesome

[@joannajohnson696]

I have had 2 echo dots still in the box for almost a year. You have talked me into taking one out of the box & syncing it with my google calendar. You are so organized. You are amazing.

[@MiaDanielle]

Go for it! And thank you that's so sweet of you to say :)

[@canonrebel626]

I’ve been looking for a video like this about actual systems to put in place, thank you for creating! The Alexa grocery list has been a game changer for us as well, especially since I always have my phone if I decide to go grocery shopping while out and about.

[@richardcopeland6482]

Wow, how switched on you are. You are a fantastic example of love and family working well. Lots of love in your family. You are a very good mother. I had one of those but lost her early through cancer. I've ambled through disfunctional situations many. My Mom would have been as straight as you are. I have tears knowing that. I'm glad I tumbled on you this evening. God bless you all🙏

[@MiaDanielle]

Thank you for all the lovely words Richard 🥰 I am so sorry you lost your mom, time is precious and one thing we cannot get back. I'm happy to learn my video brought some joy + memories of your mom back!

[@adrymxl]

I love the robot vacuum haha. I'm glad the alexa list works for you. I don't have alexa or anything similar, so I used to make my list directly on the supermarket app, but I realized that I need paper, because otherwise I get distracted with my phone. So, there's an old school paper on the fridge that says oats and almond milk 🤭

[@MiaDanielle]

Haha sounds like you have a healthy list at least! Sometimes I do feel like I need to write things down just to go through the process.

[@mimibatman2787]

I also have a list on the refrigerator. I take a photo of my list so that I have it on my phone, too

[@janerobinson5183]

I really enjoyed this video. I especially loved how you explained your parenting style. Being a mom of teens is difficult at times but I love how you don’t break or bend your expectations of your children because of what society says or to create more ‘peace’. ❤

[@siennab7774]

Wow, please do more of these!! Such unique and well-explained tips. Im a new wife and mom and spend hours on KZbin looking for methods like these to stay organized so that I can adopt habits for my family while keeping my sanity and I got so much out of your video!!! Much love! Hope to see more soon :)

[@MiaDanielle]

OMG thanks you so much!! Will do!

[@ShadowRaven66669]

If you're a new wife and mom, get a copy of Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House. It's written for beginners and because of that it goes into so much more detail than many books and KZbinrs do. One thing the author specifically talks about is that "tips and tricks" don't work for newbies that don't already have systems in place. You have to build your systems first (this book will help), then find tips and tricks to make things easier.

[@rebeccaofpollywogflatts8976]

FLYLADY KAT is great

[@susanharkema2888]

God bless you new wife and mom. What a holy journey and I pray you get joy from developing your craft as a Family Manager.

[@evalindell2757]

Wow! I love the way you organize yourselfs. 🙌 I had when my children were small a system where I took one of them every 3 weeks to the hairdresser. After their haircut they could choose a store or several to go to and after that they chose a restaurant. When they were small it was toystores and McDonalds but as they grew up it became more cloths stores or other stores to buy things they saved up for and niecer restaurants as well. We called them Lena afternoons as that was the name of the hairdresser. Now I am a grandmother but both my sons and my daughter in laws have Lena afternoons with me. One on one you get to have nice conversations where you really get to know what is going on. Especially if you go to stores, I love thrifting, so as you talk about a nice pice of furnature or laugh at a rediculous tie you get a very relaxed connection. You have your favourite café or stor or like one of my daughterinlaws that loves ballet just as I do. So we take an evening now and then to look at ballet. And then we lunch together when she is in town. So I hope that my sons will keep the Lena afternoons with their kids too…

[@MiaDanielle]

I love this. Such awesome memories!

[@evalindell2757]

@@MiaDanielle Thank You!

[@jessicadanso6121]

Your last tip about reading the parental guide is genius! Thank you. I suspect you're going to have that wonderful relationship with your adult kids where you all vacation together every chance you get!

[@MiaDanielle]

Thanks Jessica! As they get older, I can't and shouldn't always make decisions for them, but empower them to use their critical thinking skills + discernment. It's working so far!

[@charlotte22]

I love your parental guidance idea!

[@melissabgoodwin]

Oh can you do a video on batching?! I’d love to know how you batch planning - and more importantly keep up with the system you planned for!

[@MiaDanielle]

Great idea! Thanks for the request :)

[@leejacobs3620]

So many great ideas. Thankyou for sharing.

[@ytsirk001]

One of THE best videos I’ve watched on this topic! Thank you.

[@MiaDanielle]

Wow, thank you!

[@heylana719]

This is one of the best videos I've seen lately. Packed with helpful tips. So much so, that I think I'll have to watch it again. Thank you

[@MiaDanielle]

You're welcome!

[@danicegewiss862]

I rearranged my kitchen into systems. The coffee station is by the fridge. I have my pot holders next to my stove along with my pots and pans. My spices are on a wheeled cart that can be moved to my baking area or sit by the stove. My grocery list is a running list on my phone. My dog has a run outside our back door. I put her on it and let her sniff, run, potty, or whatever.

[@lisanoble6880]

That Alexa calendar thing sounds like something I would like to try. Thanks!

[@MiaDanielle]

Awesome, you’re welcome!

[@MissVasques]

Totally agree that planning your time actually gives more freedom, flow. Rather than keeping things in the back of your head or forever extending to-do’s. I know this, still I get those day I don’t work and suddenly I’ve spent the day thinking about things to do but not really acting, overwhelmed. Something I think I need to add on is time to chill without think I oughta do something else.

[@MiaDanielle]

I struggle with that sometimes too!

[@karenrich9092]

I would not be able to use all of this technology, because I can't guarantee my power won't be shut off due to the company "flipping the switch" for no good reason. I do have systems/routines though.

[@tammiemonahan9644]

We only have 1 real system in place. Since my boys are older (17, 20 & 22) and still at home, we have 3 chore charts. (1) weekly routines: Animal food/trash, people food, dog poop, dishes. So someone's in charge of taking out the trash all week - I got tired of hearing "I always do it" - then the next week it rotates. (2) Monthly list: this includes all joint household items like sweep kitchen, wipe bathroom counters, etc. There's 24 items on the list and each person does them once a month on specific days. And then in a sense, when you rotate each chore weekly to the next person, every chore gets done 4 times a month but only once per person. And no one has chores more than 3 days in a row and they can't complete more than 3 chores in one day, otherwise it throws off the routine. (3) Personal list: Monday is a free day. Tuesday is straighten your desk. Wednesday is empty your personal trash, etc. All items that pertain to only YOUR personal space. I purposely made it so that each chore will take roughly 2 - 3 minutes and ALL are under 5 minutes. Some chores literally take 45 seconds. Sweep the bathroom ... it's a small bathroom! Each month I print the new list and hang it in the community landing area by the bedroom doors where the command/calendar is and they highlight when it's done. This has worked really well and it's helping them to realize that they have the ability to keep their own house clean for under 10 minutes a day when they move out. The only other thing is I only cook like 3 days a week. The other days, they cook or fend for themselves. Whoever is on people food that week has to help with groceries, prep to put away and then help cook. They have 1 night that they cook for everyone and then once a month, they all have to work together to create a family meal. I have to say I just recently found your channel and I'm loving it and you! I can't believe you don't have more subscribers. We gotta work on that.

[@toulatouliatos323]

My “ system “ for changing my filters for heater/air conditioner is to change every change of seasons. On first day of spring, summer, fall, and winter my husband knows it’s time to change that filter. Every Wednesday I call “ wash sheets day” … I wash clothes on other days. but Wednesday wash means the sheets!

[@MiaDanielle]

That's a great idea!

[@radicalpinkys]

Wow, I clicked on the video not expecting much but I found some of the systems Really helpful

[@MiaDanielle]

So glad to hear it :)

[@peacefulone4461]

I just (yesterday) found your channel. I'm profoundly grateful to you for providing this content...it's sorely needed here 🙏

[@MiaDanielle]

Oh, I appreciate this so much! Thank you for sharing that and I'm glad you're finding the content helpful ❤️

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

I just recently found your channel. Love it! I subscribed right away.

[@MiaDanielle]

Yay! Thank you!

[@watermelonwishes4193]

I'm not a mom but that last part with having your daughter(s) read a desired mature movie or TV show listing out loud is both ingenious and a little amusing. I would adopt that strategy if I had kids. 👍🏼

[@GoingGreenMom]

Love that my kids have our google calendar on their phones! We go over it every time they come back from their Dad's, but they can look if they are trying to schedule something with friends or for school.

[@MiaDanielle]

Genius :)

[@tammy1690]

Some interesting and different tips here. My daughter is 30 now, but I really wish I had known and used some of the systems you list here, especially sharing the household chores. Well done, you seem to have created some valuable foundations for your family.

[@MiaDanielle]

Thank you! It works for us at least :)

[@thealexandraway]

My comment got deleted somehow 😅 so I'll just say this: having a virtual calendar and notes app has helped me so much with organization. It's helped me stay on top of things for a long time. I honestly have no idea why my comment got deleted when it was a response to your question of what I use to stay organized.

[@MiaDanielle]

Hmm, that's weird. I didn't delete anything 🧐. System malfunction? I totally agree! I'm not sure how I stayed organized before virtual calendars 😆

[@thealexandraway]

@@MiaDanielle it was probably KZbin. They sometimes will remove videos or comments that are not at all inappropriate 😂😅

[@elizabethcortez6267]

Hi thanks for all the videos you upload. They give me so much motivation! ☺️

[@MiaDanielle]

Glad you like them!

[@fromhumblebeginnings7798]

Amazon fresh - game-changer on time, money, and reliability! Checking out the vacuum asap! Movie idea - GENIUS as well!

[@MiaDanielle]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@ashjain9687]

This is wealth of knowledge!

[@MiaDanielle]

Glad it resonated with you!

[@amstreater]

I have a grocery inventory in my phone Notes which is just a checklist of all our staple items, including spices, oils, condiments, etc. it serves as both an inventory (I check or uncheck it depending if we have it) and a shopping list (I indent it if we’re running out or need to buy more back stock). So for example we might not have fresh cilantro but if don’t need it that week I’ll keep it unchecked and not indented. This makes it easy when I go shopping to quickly scan what I need to get, and also check if we have something so we don’t overbuy (this is particularly helpful for things that aren’t in daily/weekly rotation, like “do we still have frozen peas?”). I shared the note with my partner but I think it needs improving a bit more as it’s still quite manual, and also still requires a bit of navigating in the store to find everything. I’d love to hook it up to Siri somehow and also organise it more closely with how the store is laid out so we can just follow the list in order as we go through the aisles. I like going to the store because I spend a lot of time inside at home so I prefer it to shopping online, but I like having a good list system to work off.

[@MiaDanielle]

That's a really cool idea to have an inventory of the regularly used items (I try to stick to the same items too because it saves money and reduces waste). I bet there's an app that could help with that. Very cool idea!

[@deborahsheffield8788]

Love the system for determining if your daughter is mature enough to watch a show! Brilliant!

[@MiaDanielle]

I'm glad you like it! It works for us :)

[@monique.110]

Awesome tips- my kids are younger so for now we use points for chores and behavior with monetary rewards or a small “prize”/date. I’d love to try the greenlight system when my children are older. I can’t wait to switch to a shoe rack, for now we have a basket with a lid hiding all the shoes 🙂

[@MiaDanielle]

Gotta start somewhere, right?!

[@4chappels]

Hi. This is the first video I've seen of yours. I'll turn 60 in December and my daughters are 23 and 25. The 23 year old still lives at home and runs her business from the upstairs studio. I found this video to be very informative. I'll be looking at Amazon's fresh delivery!, I'll try using Alexa for our grocery list, and I'll look at Google sheets for finances. I have POA over my parent's finances and they live 12 hours away from me. I'm always looking for good systems. Thank you. Tammy in N Alabama. 🙋‍♀️

[@MiaDanielle]

So glad you got some ideas! Let me know how it goes :)

[@212latina]

Mom of 2 boys here. Really enjoyed this. New sub!

[@MiaDanielle]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lauriehancock3974]

This was one of the best videos I’ve watched on the Tube in a long time! Kudos! I actually have my version of most of your systems 😊

[@MiaDanielle]

Wow, thanks!

[@charlottemacneil8458]

1. Mesh laundry bags to keep socks together. 2. Wash laundry only 1 person per load!!! Total game changer!!! No time wasted sorting clothes anymore! Each person has their own hamper. 3. Electronic… NFC tags to set automations. (I have a tag that when I touch my phone to it, it automatically sets a laundry timer on my phone for the timing of our (old) dryer. Another tag is programmed to send my husband a text to let him know when our toddler goes down for a nap.) 3. Meal prep. Freezer meals that dump into instant pot.

[@MiaDanielle]

Ooh, I haven't tried any tags. Thanks for the tip!

[@fragrantstar]

Each System deserves its own video! Relink back to this one and win-win!

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

WoW you are so organized , Iearned some things Happy family good for you dear.👍

[@TriniRoyQuiReyes]

I joined your family . This is such a beautiful video

[@MiaDanielle]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@АннаА-т9и]

We had awful experience with Green Light. They never sent the card besides multiple calls to their customer service but were very insistent in charging us for the card we didn't have due to their fault. It lasted for months.

[@n.d8001]

Thank you so much ❤

[@grandmavalde1947]

you are an inspiration! enjoy your videos very much!!! thamk you!!!!

[@rachaelmayer]

Great video. First watch for me on your channel. We take our old kitchen towels and cut them into smaller squares. There is a clean bin and a dirty bin and if the kids make a mess, they grab a clean one, clean up and then put it in the dirty side. It’s been helpful with two little ones and gaining independence. Plus, we have a space to put all our kitchen towels when dirty.

[@MiaDanielle]

Great tip! We've started doing a similar thing in that we have a white basket in the dining room next to the kitchen where we toss used towels. I think it works well!

[@Maderlololohio]

15 is already a lot

[@MiaDanielle]

Nice!

[@gerardomorales4078]

Thanks Mia!

[@MiaDanielle]

You bet!

[@reachaminah3022]

So many gold nuggets, you’ve gained a new subscriber.

[@MiaDanielle]

Awesome, thank you!

[@amstreater]

We have Apple HomePod minis in the kitchen, living room and bedroom. They’re hooked up to smart bulbs and to the Apple TV so we can easily say “turn everything off” when we’re leaving, or have things turn on when we get home. It’s also great for timers in the kitchen, moving music from one room to another (especially when cleaning) or playing sleep sounds to wind things down at night.

[@MiaDanielle]

Sounds pretty similar to Alexa but I didn't even realize Apple had those yet! Neat

[@nadinehope230]

I'm not into the techie stuff as much as you but I like how you think about simplifying family life! Just found you today in the beginning of my journey to decluttering so I smashed that subscribe button!

[@MiaDanielle]

YES!!! So exciting Nadine, glad to have you here 🙌 I have a couple of freebies you can checkout that aren't posted in my channel. 4-Step Checklist for Decluttering Your Stuff (perfect as you said you're just at the beginning): miadanielle.com/checklist Declutter Your First Room Cheatsheet: miadanielle.com/cheatsheet And an audio training that has 3 videos -- one for training your brain to letting go, training your brain to get stuff done, and train your brain to declutter. miadanielle.com/train-your-brain Let me know if you find any of this helpful 🤗

[@cavianguardian]

I’m looking for a new ways to divide chores, cooking, daily task between two people! My partner and I do community very well! There’s some things I dislike; leaving dishes piled in the sink throughout the week or clean the bath room every 5 days etc… stuff like that. My partner dislike me cleaning up something instantly when I see it or something out of place. We need balance system & routine! It’s way different than living with my family. I’m okay with it but mentally I have these habits instilled inside my body. Haha these tips are very helpful. I’m going to check out your Pinterest! Hoping to find new recipes to eat tonight. 😊

[@MiaDanielle]

It can be fun developing your own systems and processes because it’s so different for each couple / family 😊

[@andreagorham1985]

Great systems! Email folders! OMG this is what I need to get a handle on, thanks for the reminder. And batching-would love a video on this 😊

[@MiaDanielle]

Ooh, great idea. I'll jot it down :)

[@jerseyshoremomma383]

Me too!! Im a teacher and a single mom of two attempting to start a side business so any tips would be so awesome!

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

We use Siri for many of the things you use Alexa. Especially timers. We use our Kroger grocery app to add needed groceries over the week. No need to spend the extra money for Alexa. We could do delivery. I husband prefers pick up

[@MiaDanielle]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@sarapawsonherrington2595]

Very useful systems! i should try more of them.

[@beccafranklin2036]

I really enjoyed this video! Love the tip on parental guidance! Genius!

[@MiaDanielle]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching :)

[@joshuawolf9991]

Thank you for all the useful information! Could you elaborate on what sort of things you plan while batch planning? You mentioned planning a whole year ahead. Thank you!

[@MiaDanielle]

When I talk about planning a year ahead I'm mostly talking about work-related and family-related projects or events. :)

[@karenpreston8751]

I’m so glad I stumbled on your video. Although I don’t have children, you mentioned you live in Portland. I live in a condo in the PDX burbs. I just subscribed & set up a slow cooker Pinterest board. Thanks for the idea!

[@MiaDanielle]

You are so welcome!I love finding fellow PDX'ers :)

[@mariawerner1801]

Hi! I live in Sweden and here we all have a shoerack guz its not polite to walk in with dirty shoes. So I think a shoerack is something everyone should have :D

[@MiaDanielle]

I love it. Sweden is a place I really need to visit someday. You guys have such great style from what I've seen :)

[@mariawerner1801]

@@MiaDanielle come and visit us in the summer cuz in the winter it’s not that fun 🤩 the summer is the best way to see Sweden as well.

[@carmellascoffee4281]

Thank you for your tips love them

[@MiaDanielle]

Thanks!

[@deborahlee7975]

Just pausing the video for a sec - I love your email folder system. Is it a drag-and-drop sort of thing? I’ve got to look for a tutorial ‘cause my Gmail account is out of control. 😅

[@MiaDanielle]

Yes it is but I also have automatic filters set up to filter through some of the regular junk that comes in. I use Kath Younger's methods and recommend giving her guide a look :) -> A Quick Start Guide email series to an organized inbox: www.digital-clutter.com/a/2147497066/hgnS3b4V

[@deborahlee7975]

@@MiaDanielle Thanks very much for the tip!! I have been trying to unsubscribe to places I barely remember even signing up for, but it's taking forever. I would love to just generally have a more organized inbox, so I'll definitely check out that link you listed. Merci!!

[@Em-ol2mv]

@@deborahlee7975 what I do with the pesky newsletters etc that you end up having to subscribe to just to get one download, is to create an ‘unsubscribe’ filter. In gmail, if the email has that word within, it automatically labels it ‘unsubscribe’. Every now and then I’ll hit on that label and do just that … unsubscribe! In the beginning I did 5 mins a day just to get it all under control.

[@happyx2]

Thank you! What a great list! I will definitely implement some of these. 👍

[@MiaDanielle]

Thanks for watching!

[@Verbsdescribeus]

You are so organized that I feel like I have the most random yet flexible schedule ever haha :)

[@MiaDanielle]

Hahah! It's about finding what works for you, if your schedule allows for you to get what you need accomplished, then it's a schedule that works for you! (and that's important to factor in) Between a newborn, teenagers, a husband, a business and just LIFE stuff that pops up, it helped me be more intentional and maximize my time 🥰

[@jewelshauck413]

Another wonderful video,,, Thanks a lot

[@MiaDanielle]

Thank you!

[@wildhoneymediapnw]

Loved this video!! Thank you so much. Also hi 👋 I’m also a local to Portland

[@MiaDanielle]

Oh cool! Hi there 😊

[@elysedunn6409]

Great video, thanks Mia!

[@MiaDanielle]

Glad you liked it!

[@moviesync3131]

10:55 you are also teaching them you have to get money for everything and there's no such thing as charity. (Charity is joy, especially if the person both receiver and giver is happy) that's right, happy doing it and happy the person is happy about it 😊

[@FaithfullNess]

I loved these suggestions!

[@MiaDanielle]

Glad you like them!

[@RoszenCariaso]

wow 4k likes no dislikes. im amazed no haters here and im also glad 🥰

[@hanguyen-fm8xv]

Wow I love your systems. I have used a few of them, esp the Google calendar. Could you provide illustrations? It will be easy for us to understand. And maybe more videos like this about systems in the future with illustrations would be great. Thanks!

[@MiaDanielle]

Thanks for the idea :)

[@mrs.lakeshatillman2410]

Ms. Mia, Love this content. This is wonderful for me. I’m Always trying to figure out a system so that the household can run smoother. Can we get you off the Splenda? What about stevia or flavored creamer 😊

[@Ejwellbeing]

Thank you for sharing this video, great tips and I really love the systems you have in place... I have a 2year old and 3month old atm so very inspiring for me x

[@MiaDanielle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

Basically a tech commercial. And a couple of tips. Not really systems. But I really appreciate a few of your other videos.

[@MiaDanielle]

Thanks for the feedback Lynette. Find what resonates and works well for you + your home, and ditch the rest. The beauty about systems + processes is they can be highly unique to us. I tried to pull a mix of 50/50 here-- family systems that simplify and make our lives easier + functional that don't require tech, and just a bit less than half for things that did include tech tools that have been game changers for us in our home. What systems have you found that work really well for you in your home?

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

@@MiaDanielle Thanks for your kind and thoughtful reply. I’m afraid my original comment was a bit harsh. Well, actually I struggle with ADHD and putting systems in place that truly work. So I was looking for inspiration. I realize there’s no magical solution, but I feel like I’m always “ flying by the seat of my pants “ as we in Texas say.

[@thecountrychickadee]

Love this video! i didn’t think I was coming here for parenting tips, but I love the idea about the movies. I think it is awesome! Encourages their own self reflection and critical thinking! Will file that in my memory bank for when needed when my kids are older.

[@MiaDanielle]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robyn-mareepenny2926]

Great suggestions. Even my 19 year old wouldn't want to read the descriptions out they are very reserved. I am looking to buy a home system too, but will probably have to use Google here in Australia. We would be very happy having an online chat based shopping list as there is generally only 2 of 3 adults in the house and I would like to be not the one that has to remember everything 😅. Loving Clutter Cure, wish I had found you earlier.

[@MiaDanielle]

It's so funny how each kid is different- both of my daughters are very different with their comfort level on reading the descriptions. I haven't had a chance to mess with Google Home but I'm curious how it compares! I imagine they have a "list" option too. So glad you're enjoying Clutter Cure!! 🥰

[@BrendaNicholson]

Great ideas! Thank you! I learned a few things.

[@MiaDanielle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@calyssastaus7072]

Love this!!

[@MiaDanielle]

I'm glad! Thanks for watching :)

[@Lezlie88]

Love your idea for chores!

[@MiaDanielle]

Glad you like it!

[@karenrich9092]

This is a great set of ideas and I need to do some of them. However, there are times when we have power outages here which would erase all that information. A grocery list on the frig works best for me. Batching tasks and email folders will help. Setting appointments for tasks would help me when I learn how. My phone is still smarter than I am.

[@MiaDanielle]

Find what works best for your routine + schedule. Applying the ones that resonate with you now is ALWAYS the best place to start. Some ideas might resonate with you as your progress in your journey-- and others might never! Pop by again and let me know how some of these new systems are working out for you!

[@coachcarenfern]

Girl I think I was organized, but you beat me up royally 😝😝😝

[@MiaDanielle]

🤣Not with everything, for sure!

[@stamps4fungin]

Well, I don't have a spouse or children living at home, so a lot of this isn't for me, but I will set reminders for things I want to get done. I already use email folders. I don't take my shoes off in the home, but my daughter does, and I've been thinking about it for a while. Thanks.

[@MiaDanielle]

Love the translation to a no-kid home. Thanks for sharing!!

[@elizabethperezmolina4176]

I love this😍😍🥰

[@MiaDanielle]

I'm so glad!

[@antekpiekutosky818]

Beautiful ! perfect by..cleaning organized office desk old papers, documents mails - sorting, ripping, crumbling...Can You make that clip?

[@MiaDanielle]

Thanks for the idea!

[@SHines-qk9qj]

Yes, paperwork is my nemesis!

[@antekpiekutosky818]

@@MiaDanielle Great ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@juliecrockford1046]

very informative, thankyou. e mail sorting great idea. i have about 100 or so that i haven't looked at. the 5 minute is good as well

[@MiaDanielle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sable747]

I enjoyed hearing these tips. I find Alexa and other devices creepy. I have an older (2 years) robot vac and when it isn’t bumping into things it is amazing. It is really loud on tile. You might like to read the book The Store. 😂

[@MiaDanielle]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@tjtexas5130]

For the book The Store - what author? Neil DeFillippo?

[@rrose9117]

Just found your channel, love your content!

[@MiaDanielle]

Aww thank you and welcome!

[@Michelle-by9fp]

Manage exchanges, I love that 😆 we have a similar exchange but my husband doesn't prefer massages as his payment lol.

[@MiaDanielle]

Heyo! 😂

[@123lauraashley]

This is kinda basic, but we have a system where I put papers/items in certain spots that relate to certain actions. That way, my husband can work on the project, too, if he knows that “papers here” need to be filed or mailed, etc. This saves us having to write notes on or label everything.

[@MiaDanielle]

That's a good idea. I think that "basic" systems are the best systems!

[@kristabauer2359]

Great ideas. Alexa sounds like a God send. I wonder of Google Home does all those things??

[@MiaDanielle]

I've seen some others in the comments who use Google Home and it sounds like you can do many of the same things!

[@leticiaamorim2739]

Excellent ideas!

[@MiaDanielle]

Thank you! 😊

[@zziggy808]

Iv been looking for a robot vac mop for a while. Like it that you enjoy yours

[@MiaDanielle]

Yeah, it's definitely convenient :)

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

I was like your younger daughter with the movies. Honestly, if reading the description aloud was the criteria, I wouldn't have been able to watch anything but G-Rated movies until I was at least 50. 😂 I still prefer a nice, wholesome movie or book.

[@MiaDanielle]

Too funny! There's nothing wrong with wholesome :)

[@activelywithalisha3380]

We have our Alexa remind us when we need to take or garbage can out to the road every week. Our youngest (almost 7) goes around the house and collects the trash from various rooms such as bathroom, office, and laundry room and he dumps it in our main can in the kitchen. Then my husband takes that bag out and rolls the can to the end of the drive. Every day when our daughter (11) gets home from school, she has a snack and empties the dishwasher. That way when it’s time for me to cook, the kitchen is ready and she’s working on her homework.

[@MiaDanielle]

I love that. It's like an engine you have set up there where one person's steps prepare the next person's steps :)

[@lleocttx2326]

This was nothing but an infomercial passing itself off as something else!

[@MiaDanielle]

All my own thoughts and actual day to day systems... this one wasn't sponsored 😉

[@kateboo4013]

Hi, really enjoyed your video. The only thing I don't feel suits us is connecting chores with money... Chores are a reaponsability for all the family, I don't want them to grow up thinking they should only help take care of the house if they are paid for it. I prefer to tell them that people work to receive money, and one day it will be their turn to also get a job. Thanks for your videos!

[@threearrows2248]

Same here! My husband wanted to do some sort of reward system, but our kids are now 5 and almost 7 and do laundry, set the table, do dishes, walk the dogs, etc., and it's just part of life. I think if you start early making chores part of life for everyone, they don't feel entitled to be reimbursed for their efforts. When they get older, we'll give them some sort of allowance to learn budgeting.

[@MiaDanielle]

When my kids were that age they did chores for free too. This is something we started implementing the past year or two because I don't like the idea of a general allowance. To me, it makes more sense to earn the money in some way. If my 15 year old wants Starbucks, she has to use her own money that she earned doing something. That's just how we've decided to do it :)