7 {Realistic} Daily Habits of a Homemaker that most people overlook, but you can start TODAY!

[@Sarah.the.Homemaker]

I live in a home that doesn't have much garden space, but i have a neighbor who is elderly and hasn't been able to keep up with hers. I asked permission to use her plot, and she agreed! The kids and I have been going over there every morning for a picnic breakfast and some quality time in the dirt.

[@EmerySand]

That's a 'win/win' if ever I heard one! Good on'ya.

[@faithgichuru3617]

I am sure she enjoys the squeals, laughter and play of your kids. You and your family are a blessing to her just as she is to you. God bless you all.

[@Naedlj]

I swear you upload these videos at the perfect time for me. I’ve been down on myself lately because my house is a mess, the dishwasher is broke again, I need to do a massive declutter and with taking care of my kids I feel like I just don’t have the time or energy. When I am cleaning and decluttering I feel like I am neglecting my kids, when I am spending time with my kids I feel like I’m neglecting the house. I’m having a really hard time finding that balance and these videos help me so much!

[@olololo9224]

I totally get it.,,I feel like that too

[@FeedingMyThree]

I feel the same way, Mama! ❤

[@montieverett4983]

I have grown kids and i still feel like this!

[@rosaspinosa85]

I'm in this stage right now... I get it

[@elizabethsmith4580]

same!!!

[@scraphappyjen4561]

Never underestimate what God can use. That analogy of the stable goat just hit home like you wouldn’t believe. I thrive on structure and routine and knowing what’s coming but I’m a farmers wife who doesn’t really like farming, the unpredictable nature of the job, my husband’s innate need to always be on the go and juggling a thousand jobs and as a parent to several boys with ADHD chaos is my world 90% of the time. What an amazing reframe to see myself as the calming presence in their lives, the order in the chaos, the predictable in all that is constantly unpredictable. Thank you for sharing these great tips but especially for doing it in your own unique fashion.

[@emilyslittlebooknook-8043]

A tip on laundry probably already know but before bed I throw a load in do deley start for a hour before I plan I getting up then when I wake up I start my coffee and then switch it over by the time everyone has breakfast the loads ready to be folded and put it away it's made me so much more consistent, then I already have one load done if if I want to get ahead I can

[@abigailwilkerson5284]

Oh my goodness, that's brilliant

[@fayefayelou4093]

What a joy and gift to be the stable goat ❤ I've never heard about a stable goat, but the comparison is so sweet and humbling. Our "racers" are depending on us. ❤

[@JaniceCrowell]

I never heard of it either. I wish I’d known about this when I was raising my kids.

[@mrs.kz123]

In the 90s i remember my mom would clean the house by turning the stereo on,( always kept the same type of CDs in it lol) and at some point she would burn her favorite candles and turn the lamps on, so the evening it would create this calming atmosphere. ❤

[@Sarah.the.Homemaker]

I love that you mentioned self care. I like to start my cleaning routine by doing a self-check and taking care of my needs, whether that's getting a drink, using the restroom, or putting on some audio.

[@MyLifeRefining]

Yep, I’m definitely by description the “stable goat” of my home. 🥰 I 2nd the batch shopping! For many years, at the beginning of each month I’ve been doing one big grocery shopping trip and buying all our non-grocery household needs. Then I just shop for fresh items each week and I never have to purchase things like toilet paper or batteries during the month. A weekly shopping trip to the store or farm is mostly just for refilling our filtered water jugs, produce, and deli meat or cheese we ran out of early, and the pharmacy for picking up prescriptions if needed. We get coffee and local fresh milk as needed throughout the month at our local coffee roasters shop, eggs come from my sisters chickens. I HATE going to the store, so this works best for me. And “capsule” meal planning as well. I don’t plan meals way ahead, but I make meals out of the foods I’ve kept stocked and restocked each month from our freezers, refrigerator, and pantry.

[@paigecouros7402]

The greatest thing ever for email declutter is the snooze feature! I use it to keep my inbox zero each night! I snooze things for when I will have time to respond or for the actual date I need the info. When they are snoozed they are removed from your inbox to another folder and will automatically return to your inbox when you wanted it to… life changing!

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

Doing these things will also teach your kids how to live well and make normal home tasks fun! I say this as a 24-year-old without kids yet, but I already knew -- and practice -- almost all of these because my mom did most of these things! She taught me to keep all the cleaning stuff in a basket for easy portability, to put on music throughout the day to make the humdrum more fun, to declutter and have a place for everything, and to take the time to do a little makeup and feel nice, just because feeling good in your skin is important! And I still practice all these things now, because she modeled them for me, and it makes my life so much happier and calmer. You're modeling living _well_ for your children by doing these things! :)

[@lanabanana6849]

So true

[@nataliyamcgregor2570]

Listening to this while doing my ten minute tidying up around the house. Only down side is I like to sit and watch too! 🙃

[@victoriaoconnor3688]

Same! Lol

[@MarianneMedlin-dz4dz]

23:41 A great alternative to parchment paper is the non stick baking mats. I LOVE them! I still occasionally use parchment paper for the oddly shaped pans… but the nonstick mats are very affordable & last for years.

[@joeldumbacher6418]

I just want to thank you so soooo much! I am a a busy mom with full time job in healthcare working 12 hrs a day 4days a week and last thing I worry about is how I look and how I present myself. I want to look better so I don’t look like a just rolled out of bed whenever I pick up my kids from school. To start, i bought myself a red lipstick and it does brightened up my tired dull face.

[@lavenderbluefarmtn]

Just ordered thank you! 43 here and married 25 years this year. 9kids so i relate.

[@katherinerichardson1767]

Bulk buying nonperishable is a great idea! Thanks for sharing all your ideas.

[@DansonforJoy]

This was SUCH a great refresher! I got up and got busy while still watching! Thank you so much for sharing this encouragement, Angie!

[@tarabanks4676]

Thank you Angela, for sharing your wisdom. I definitely have benefited from this as a young mom! I totally listened to this with the screen off at 1.25x speed while hanging up a load of laundry. 😊

[@stephaniemertz2881]

My husband and I celebrate 19 years this year too! Congrats! 🎉 💜

[@jennibennecke669]

🎉

[@carlidoepke5131]

Oh my gosh! How funny! I’ve been eyeing that same bird blanket for the last year!!! 😍 so random you have it, too! It’s gorgeous and, i think it was made for me! And apparently you!!! 😂

[@TsiamoKlara]

Haha, exactly my situation too! 😂

[@MommieTeaTime]

I do something like this, more like 20-30 mins, at night because I can't stand cleaning before 5pm. I'd rather get dressed and figure out how to have fun during the day. But cleaning in those 3 minute in-between time is so powerful. I always say...I will attack the mess the same way it attacks me (little by little.) TFS!

[@Thatsherkristinavazquez]

I like your hair style you did in this video! Would you be willing to make a video on some quick hair styles for moms?

[@aprilblair8080]

Yes please!

[@invizigirl99]

I am grateful I stumbled upon your channel a few weeks ago. Your videos have been great info nuggets on how to be better at keeping my home. I wasn't raised in an organized house and what is common knowledge to some or most, wasn't to me. I am looking forward to watching some of your older videos and implementing this shared wisdom. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. God Bless!

[@jamielee4984]

I love everything you bring to the table! You’re my stable goat 🙃😅💛🌻

[@svetamatvey]

I’m nearly 40 and only now I understand how gardening helps my mind and soul. My mom all life loves gardening, now I understand why.

[@angela.braniff]

AMEN!!!

[@juliekonigskind6434]

Dear Angie, Thank you so much for the encouragement! I really enjoyed listening to your ideas and what can I say? Laundry practically folded itself in the meantime :)

[@louisenaude4467]

2min in, I don't comment often on videos, but 'The Stable Goat' I love it, I'm going to remind myself from nou on that I am the Stable goat

[@elizabethsmith4580]

Genius Email Labels! I have learnt to Label through that with the minimal mom membership group but those Categories are life changing for me! I usually have to screen shot every thing and check up on them on my photo scroll which gets chocablock full of these 🎉❤screen shots!!!

[@Ang-n9p]

EXCELLENT intro. I can’t believe I’m so early, I opened the app at the right time!

[@heatherratliff6605]

“I don’t like to be a miserable person” made me LOL. I feel like it’s easy to get stuck in a misery rut. Great motivation!

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

I needed this video today!!!!!!!! Thank you for all the tips I know will help me❤❤❤❤

[@JaniceCrowell]

I like wool dryer balls. I never knew about aluminum foil balls in the dryer.

[@jgheart3018]

so well said and BTW, you are my stable goat 💜

[@catherinecox8921]

The cleaning cart is brilliant!

[@catherinecorn2371]

😍 baby chicks!!! I have 2 chicks and 4 ducklings at the moment that sleep in my laundry room just off my kitchen, the noise is for real. 😂 Thankfully they can spend their day playing and chirping OUTside right now!! The ten minute tidy is the backbone of homemaker survival. My older children were raised with that and they keep their rooms, even as teens!!!!, at a ten minute tidy. I like your cart better than mine. 🤔

[@PaintWithWheat]

Girl, how cute are you? I love your waves and headbands. How do you get fullness in your hair? Great subject! I don't mind keeping house when I have the time, I enjoy it. Being rushed off my feet and getting behind is what I hate. Great tips to avoid that!!

[@dsimplifiedlife]

We're the same 😂. I need something to listen to while doing chores. Like right now, I'm listening to this video while cleaning the kitchen. Oh, but I can't help but comment. ❤❤❤

[@amybeasley7388]

I love getting my hands in the dirt, but I definitely don’t have a green thumb! Also my days don’t see to go smoothly if I don’t get my devotions in at some point. I need to work on my email… it’s so cluttered! You have some very good ideas in this video! Thank you! 💗🌷

[@maddimaher8147]

I ordered the face tool thingy. I hope it really tightens skin!

[@montieverett4983]

I love mine!

[@maddimaher8147]

@@montieverett4983 Sweet! I'm excited to give it a try.

[@joannafoster3423]

Honoring the Sabboth, morning devotions with coffee, and time outside gardening or walking are what feed my soul so I can be and do what I need to.

[@catedennis8241]

SabbAth...not Oth.

[@brettelizabethspore]

Air buds! Hahahaha. How you clean is how I do most of my day unless I am with other people. I learn so much while I work.

[@jessicaolin4261]

And now I want to watch Ferdinand just to see Lupe, the calming goat, funniest character ever!!

[@catherinemathias3456]

I have ADHD and it is so very difficult to go through multiple rooms in 10 mins. I get squirreled off immediately. In 10 mins I have now created 20 different issues regarding cleaning, straightening up etc. I am super frustrated at the end of the time. Multi tasking is a great thing and I excel at it but it gets out of control quickly.❤❤

[@JA-vv8wy]

Has anyone else here used the Blumine device she mentioned and like it & saw results? Thanks

[@kjmclarke]

I brought the blumene purely because you recommended it. Just got it in the mail, could u do a video of your routine with it. There isn’t very much info on it. Thank you

[@HomesteadingChicks]

❤and that’s all that matters❤

[@Julie-pq9zu]

I must know how you have your Great Pyrenees in your home without having fur everywhere! We have one and he is all fur and dirt. Love your videos :)

[@staceymartinez3388]

Love the advice! Makes lots of sense

[@jeannedion8960]

Great video! ❤ self care is so important to make you feel better about everything! I did use your link and got the self tanner! I really like your headband. I bought some handkerchiefs a few months ago to wear with my wigs as I have cancer. Having so much fun with them! Lol but the knot I tie at the top keeps coming out when I tuck the ends under. Is what you're wearing a square handkerchief? If not can you let me know where to find them? I also had alot of children. 5 and I'm expecting 2 grandchildren, a boy and a girl the last week in July making a total of 12 grandbabies!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeannedion8960]

It's also the week of my birthday!!!❤

[@neliajohnson9023]

Does your tanner come off on your clothing? Years ago I did self tanner, but got tired of having to wait for it to dry & then, as you can relate, living in the South, I’d walk outside, sweat, & the tanner would rub off on my clothing. 😕🤦🏻‍♀️

[@catedennis8241]

She uses a tanner? She's as white as her blouse.

[@crawleyr4919]

What gel to use for that tool?? I have one but never use

[@RNExplorer253]

I love my Blume.

[@MyLifeRefining]

The bird blanket you are folding at the 5:00 mark ??? Do you remember where you purchased that?

[@kellyw2444]

Haha. I’m always calling them Airbuds. 😆 Or Earpods 🤦🏻‍♀️ Love these tips!

[@janiceyoder621]

Listening on my Bluetooth ear buds while running tomatoes through the strainer. 🙂

[@TheMennomilist]

I love gardening! I agree about it being so good for your soul. Decluttering is my favorite :) You don't need dryer sheets of fabric softener at all. Most are toxic. Wool dryer balls are probably best if you must use them.

[@teshahawkins4822]

JESUS LUVS!!!BE BLESSED!!!

[@allig1415]

I really like your necklace is it a Bird or a Plane on it? & I liked your video but says the Likes are N/A 🤷🏼‍♀️ Thanks for your Vid 😇

[@ginagonzalez6547]

Love the 3mail concept, unfortunately, I'm not tech savvy and need to be shown how to. So maybe you can make a video just for that. I'll appreciate it. By the way, I'm a senior, and if you ever worked with seniors, you know how that is.

[@EmJang7]

No shade, but i actually unfollowed you a few years back because I couldn't afford any of the products you shared. I just recently started watching your homeschool videos. Idk if its rebranding or maybe just me 😅 but either way, I would absolutely recommend to take yourself out of any social media or influence situations that leave you feeling less than or not enough.

[@jylromain6439]

I tried growing herbs one time but I felt bad about taking their leaves off, so they just grew as plants until they died. Go ahead...laugh at me. 🤣But I do want to grow tomatoes. I can pick them.

[@idowhatiwantto5396]

The herbs want to be thinned they will take off and grow quicker and will sprout whole new branches from each leaf you trim off ❤️

[@noelialopezhilario8076]

❤

[@ginagonzalez6547]

Hi Angela, this is the first time I watch your videos and everything you say are good suggestions. However, speaking for self and others like me, too much for one video. For instance. The 10 minutes tidy, focus on that only and if you want to make the video longer, you can elaborate, so people like me can picture ourselves doing it. When you jump to something else and something else after that, it becomes too much. Other than that, good info. Thanks

[@kindrajayne3734]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@corilarge9267]

Wait, wait, wait. Horses get emotional support goats? 😂

[@SimplyEnjoyingLife]

💜

[@Leongzz]

🤤🤤

[@thumper6425]

💜