7AM PRODUCTIVE DAY IN MY LIFE | grocery haul, cleaning, organizing, & opening up about my struggles

[@charlottegalland]

I’m pregnant with my third baby and you definitely learn that less is more as you go with your first baby. A mom’s intuition is your best tool and it will guide you on what you need as time goes on. Too much information from outside sources (social media) can definitely cloud your mama intuition and make you feel overwhelmed. It totally comes in handy when you are looking for the answers but, sometimes not as helpful when you weren’t even looking for it in the first place. You’ve got this. 👍🏼

[@marisolmartinez674]

Very true!

[@SusieQZee]

Michelle, have you thought about putting a clothes line out in the backyard? In the warmer months, I hang my linens out on the line to dry, and then pop them in the dryer for just about 10 minutes to get them soft. It’s also a huge energy saver.

[@mariamangion21]

“A warm hug”, that’s a great way to describe your channel! I just love coming here!

[@michellereedg]

& I love you being here, Maria! 🎀

[@t33nab3ana]

For me, especially being low income, I've been buying second hand items and hand me downs from friends in order to get everything that we need for our first baby. I'm not worried about a theme for my nursery..but hey, if you have the funds, then go right ahead! There is nothing wrong with second hand items plus you're helping out the environment and cutting down on consumerism.

[@lifelover03]

I love that your home looks like a home and not a showroom. I just moved into my first apartment and I’m definitely taking inspiration!

[@rosebubble1194]

My first baby is due in about two weeks and hearing your perspective on baby things was so calming/reassuring. It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed with all the baby products 🩵

[@paigeyoung4041]

I love that you mentioned needing to do your devotions because i needed a reminder today…

[@kayleelheureux2951]

Use a lot of wool dryer balls for the bedding, I do one extra “spin” in the wash, and one and a half rounds of drying with extra wool dryer balls!

[@whitneyviquelia9634]

Worm castings are fantastic. I am also partial to Liquid Dirt. Also, "... I shouldn't make decisions before I've read my Bible" ... Girl, I needed that! Thank you!

[@poppycalliope]

Saved that book for when i get pregnant! I'm sure that social media can make anyone feel overwhelmed and that they need to buy so many different things. I'm glad that you point that out Michelle. Appreciate your message of not having to buy things that we don't need ❤

[@KatelynnNolan]

Omg Michelle your editing & just everything is so perfect!!

[@bjorklundemma]

I always air dry my sheets, I think it makes them feel even more fresh and clean! ☺️

[@ALINA-tv7qt]

I thought about you today like « has Michelle posted something »? I needed your vibe. So happy you did post. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@mahloeree]

Yes! I’m 33 weeks pregnant with our first baby and the further I get in my pregnancy the more chill I get about the stuff I actually need. Your baby needs you, sleep, food, and love. All the other stuff is nice especially when gifted but I’m already noticing things I’ll probably not want to keep! You’re gonna be a great mama!

[@salomeagershengoren8510]

Less is deff more!! Also, as a personal family custom we didn’t buy anything other than a few clothes diapers and a bassinet until after the baby was born Honestly it was wonderful I was able to get what I needed as we went and as we got to know what our child needed Helps with keeping the house clutter free and organized too!

[@SusieQZee]

When I had a guest room, I always asked the to strip the bed and pillows and just leave the linens on top of the bed. They like to be helpful- and that was a great way!

[@graceweldy]

I like using wool dryer balls for my bedding. Just pop a few in the dryer. They separate everything to get more air through. I have sensitive skin and they don’t cause me any issues. There’s more benefits. But those are the reasons I like them. I get the ones from Target.

[@belle_thegoldiegirl]

Ok so with watermelon….try popping it in the freezer so that it gets half way frozen. OMGEEE I truly believe it makes the watermelon much sweeter! I’ve been obsessed with it lately! I just put some chunks on a plate for about 10-12 minutes

[@mm-mf1ke]

Best is to hang sheets outside on a laundry line fully open and they dry without creases. As long its not humid and raining

[@heidinedwed1911]

Dryer hack...Place a large dry towel in the drum with the duvet cover. The mix of fabrics is key and the dry towel helps to pull the moisture from the wet duvet so it dry"s faster. Also, dryer balls can help to separate your laundry and allow air to circulate in the dryer.

[@SusieQZee]

Yes! I use some dry hand towels and tennis balls.

[@soniaisabel02]

You are my favorite youtuber!😍

[@carolinefitz93]

In Europe most of us don’t have dryers (and I live in Ireland where it rains alllll the time, I don’t understand why they are not a thing here!) So if you feel inefficient doing laundry just think of us hehe 😅 PS happy weekend & great video! 😊

[@kimwood6632]

Wool dryer balls help with drying time. You can also put a couple drops of essential oil on them instead of fabric softener/sheets if you like a "scent". Then with your business, set up a S Corp or LLC and then you're the owner and set yourself as the employee. Your taxes will be done as the business and your personal taxes separately, then you'll get Social Secur, FICA etc. Taken out and have the unemployment benefits if for some reason the business doesn't go as planned.

[@maartjevansandwijk]

You can buy plastic dryer balls! Put two of them in with the sheets and they help stop them from getting all tangled up :)

[@amelia.733]

Hey Michelle, I dry all my sheets on the washing line outside. It’s the best way!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Morning Michelle happy Saturday morning and I hope you having amazing day today and you are amazing

[@michellereedg]

thanks so much, Edward ❤️

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

@michellereedg your welcome sending you hugs ❤️ 🤗 have a great weekend

[@anikovlog]

you're such a vibe🤍plus you're glowing girl! lookin super cute while pregnant❣

[@krystalweaver4222]

Happy happy house plant fertilizer is so good. My houseplants have totally changed and look alot more healthy and brighter and have grown so much. Definitely recommend them🙂

[@carlajoyswan]

Lovveee your chill days at home❤

[@AnnaKnigge]

Worm castings are a great fertilizer that you can use on any plant, indoor or outdoor. It's organic and you can buy it as a liquid or a dry powder. It does so many great things for your soil and your plants. :)

[@letsmakeamesstoday]

Morning! Throw a large dry towel in your dryer with every load!!! I just leave one in the dryer for that! Cuts drying time almost in half! Xo

[@inhiswill]

dryer balls help things to circulate better in the dryer so you might try those...I have wool dryer balls and I love using several in the dryer for a full load. really enjoy your videos.

[@alexisbynum2329]

Ahhh this broke back so many memories of when we were expecting our first baby! I couldn’t wait until a baby shower in my THIRD TRIMESTER to put everything together - why are baby showers always so late in pregnancy?!??? So we ended up getting most of the stuff on our own, with our own money, so that I had it all set up and ready before I was even 36 weeks! It’s a common stress for first time moms to wait that long. Due in September with our second and I am much more relaxed and fine waiting to get ready until 36 weeks. You’re doing great!

[@shelleylawrence8397]

There are stepped, expandable organizers at Container Store for organizing all of your canned goods and being able to see them all. Enjoyed this, thank you!

[@isabellalacy9901]

Ahh Michelle! I love this so much and I loved your babymoon vlog so much! Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and I love watching your day to day life. Ilysm and I hope that you have an amazing day 💕

[@michellereedg]

thank you lots, Isabella! 🌙

[@dmd2803]

It's so true with the phone calling thing. my mom always tells me that a phone call can easily resolve things but i'm stubborn so😂

[@rachelg2478]

Happy Saturday! 🌻

[@judithdavina]

I love how cozy and comforting your videos are! Do you film on a vlog camera?

[@MargaretY187]

I always do a extra spin cycle (no water) for 10 minutes on high speed spin to just get the extra water out of my linens cuz they love to hold water!!!

[@michellereedg]

oh this is a great hack, thank you!

[@gabriela90398]

I wouldn’t recommend this on linen sheets as it’s such a delicate material, doing an extra spin would most likely tear the fabric !

[@gracekoo4960]

Hey Michelle! I always love the background music you put in your videos, do you have a playlist of songs you choose from? Would love to have those playing during my cleaning days too :)

[@crookedpages9922]

I hope you feel better soon. ❤

[@shaeparsons8746]

Foliage Pro is a great plant fertilizer! Just be sure to use it only on more foliar/leafy plants! If you’re wanting something to bloom, that would be a different fertilizer.

[@kirstiedevine7995]

Watching this as I’m making my to-do 😂 Have a good weekend Michelle, you’re glowing!

[@dianam5091]

Me too. I needed this motivation ❤

[@hannahevola]

Where are your measuring cups from? They’re so cute

[@keeslooksandbooks4631]

Dryer balls from trader joes I've heard works to keep stuff from rolling into itself and drying quicker

[@fitdoctor25]

I was just looking for new sheets on Amazon and decided to try your discount for the classic percale sheets! Thanks!

[@melindabiddy7165]

Watch Now That we are a family. They have 4 children, almost 5 and they have so many resources.

[@ron-dilacey6527]

You should hang the sheets outside to dry.

[@buda2049]

Cash loves fresh bedsheets 😂

[@mansoor3159]

Hey! Michelle I really really needed this vlog and your profile picture looks so so pretty you are my inspiration and I wish you have a beautiful weekend💫💓😀

[@michellereedg]

thank you so much ☺️ thought I was overdue for a new one!

[@Kenziemoore97]

For the duvet cover, just make sure to dry it separately from the sheets so they don’t get tangled together! Then do the sheets and pillowcases together in one 😊💗

[@nadinewilliamson1037]

Air dry or put dryer balls in with bedding

[@carrieprivette3032]

For baby stuff, get your essentials settled before baby arrives (including some bottles and formula just in case.) But then wait and see what kinds of lifestyle you're living with baby and what would enhance it. What you love and appreciate will likely be different to other Mamas. My son is almost 2, born in Nov. Some of the things we loved were the Slumberpod, a pack n play with fold down side as a bedside basinette, Carters bear suit fuzzy coat for winter, travel folding basinette, Burts Bees baby booties. Did you know that baby clothing lines are just as bad with sizing differences as adult clothes? Some suit tall, thinner babies, some suit short, rounder babies. Until yours is here, you won't know. I always found it easier to stick to 1 brand of clothing and just put stuff in dressers rather than hanging. Don't feel like you need to buy all the stuff, but if you find that purchasing something would truly improve your life or mental health don't let any minimalism urge hold you back.

[@MacySchott99]

Girl make use of that Texa heat and line dry that duvet cover 😂

[@belle_thegoldiegirl]

Plain Epsom salt diluted in water is an excellent fertilizer. Just Google the ratios.

[@sunshine9331]

Can you share where you got your earrings and blush?

[@XochitlAcosta-y3s]

Love you videos! ❤But your folding needs work! Lol! 😂

[@maraisreynolds9688]

No book, no blogger, no special item is going to prepare you for your baby.😂 And that's not a bad thing!! Hold everything loosely, that's my best advice. Plans, items, time, just let it all go if it goes differently as planned. Your baby will be yours and unique in every way, and he may not even take to the best of the best baby items and instead want the second hand toy or whatever. That's okay. Let it all go. Also as a fellow type A person I can confidently say that your baby will not give a crap about your time tables and what you want to get done. Enjoy it now, and enjoy the baby later. ❤️

[@juliamahoney1509]

I’m right there with you in cleaning the guest room once the guest leaves! My husband’s dad and brothers come and stay with us randomly at times and I’m always rushing to get the guest rooms together!

[@jessicabentrude1571]

Where is your blanket on your bed from?

[@melissalengyel5868]

Where is your laundry basket from?

[@amandaetheredge8266]

You could ask 100 moms what are must have items and you would probably get 100 different answers. My babe is 4 months and I’ve learned having a small group of people I ask for input has made the whole process less overwhelming. Baby really just needs mama and daddy and a few helpful items!

[@genoemi]

Can you share where your bed throw is from?

[@debrafirestone861]

Cash looked so adorable next to ❤you

[@martika5863]

How you do it with all the dog hair. That’s a hairy dog

[@elisechee]

what is the song at the end of the video?

[@katherinedennison445]

After 28 years and birthing 4 children I still put a pillow between my knees when I sleep because it relieves lower back pain!!! Love it 😍

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Michelle, you did a beautiful job on your new profile picture on KZbin! BTW, the last 3 days of July!🎉🎉❤❤

[@michellereedg]

thanks so much, Ervin! 💫

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You’re welcome as well, Michelle!

[@melindabiddy7165]

Dryer balls might help

[@TheEmpressgoth]

❤❤❤❤

[@cokedclassic7627]

Please tell me that you refolded those clothes. Lol..

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[@thatmee57]

Do you drive barefoot?