Logical, Functional Organizing Part 6- Girls' Room

[@ghemcharvet9959]

I think that the boys room looks cool and looks like a tour bus 😄 which is a cool concept

[@toreeyaki]

omg, you're right!! I just realised that, it's so cool!!

[@picklegerard8146]

KILLJOY! more mcr fan

[@edenschachner]

Pickle Gerard s

[@lildraws1516]

Ghem Charvet I truthfully rather have the boys bed than my own I love it

[@tulinesworld1306]

+SpartaTheKilljoy definitely

[@talkalotgirlhaley]

i appreciate the fact that you made the best out of what you have. You only have a 2 bedroom house? who cares? you made it work girl! props to you and your fam

[@catdreaminginthesun6901]

We have six children. Our house is ridiculously big. I've actually found that the more children we had the smaller house I wish we had. I'd love to downsize. The bigger the house the more crap you accumulate and the further spread out people become. It's also harder to coordinate the family when people and things are spread out so much. I love your videos. You're very inspiring.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Plus, the bigger the house the more time and money you have to spend on maintenance and cleaning. There definitely are many pros to having a small house.

[@uncagedlearning]

You're so right! We have 5 kids and love the close knit bond that we have from being in a small space. It does get annoying, but that's life.

[@heathert752]

8 kids...my mom is not very resourceful or organized,I spent half a week organizing my little sisters' clothes...baby on the way and if its a boy...(Yay!) I'll get to go through all the boys clothes too!

[@xladyfayre]

I grew up in an apartment- 3 bedrooms. I had to share a bedroom with my sister and I remember hating it because there wasn't a lot of space. I wish we could have had the creativity to do some of these things. Normally, I just stored a lot of stuff under my bed. The result of that was that some stuff ended up ruined. Now, in the same co-op where I grew up, my husband and I renovated my grandparents old apartment. I like to think they would like what we've done to it.

[@jennj2049]

Me & my family of 5, me my husband with 3 kiddos, we have a pretty big house for us. It's a 5bdrm 3.5bath. Some days I love it and feel like, oh how do people with more kids and less space do it? Then other days I feel like, geez we have all this room with all this stuff (stuff that's just things we like/wanted not a necessity or anything) and I just think why do we have all this room with all this stuff we don't really need?

[@sianman9346]

Ten people. One toilet. War.

[@randomj598]

Sian Williams My family has four people and we share one bathroom and it is already war. I don't know how big their bathroom is but my family's bathroom is like the smallest bathroom on earth so ya.

[@NickKoolKat]

Random J lol

[@lisalorenzp3536]

Sian Williams ALRIGHT 3 MINUTES IN THE BATHROOM ONE PERSON SHOWERS WHILE THE NEXT BRUSHED TEETH AND HAIR ETC SOMEONE WILL BE PEEING TOO

[@Ash-em2nk]

Lol

[@lucyskippings574]

There is me my brother and my dad in our house with 2 bathrooms and it like ww3 everyday

[@sssteele01]

I have 10 children (we foster and adopt also) and am always reconfiguring our home to adjust to the children that God blesses us with. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! You have given me some great ideas!!

[@TIBBIEGIRL1]

Even though you can’t hear me now you still did a great job God bless may you rest in peace

[@memesss211]

Thriftyshopper L she died????? 😱😱

[@millerjoan]

Rest in Peace, Sweet Andrea. 🌻

[@lindseybsmith]

I'm rewatching these one on one videos with Andrea. I find her voice very comforting. My heart aches for the kids. Such a sweet woman ❤

[@deborahrobertson2340]

Andrea is so amazing. ❤ It is so wonderful to have all the video archives. What a sweet mama, precious wife, and beautiful soul.

[@eratoisyourmuse659]

I like your outlook. I wish I was a little more positive. Thanks for these organizational videos, you have a lot of good ideas.

[@jennyb6181]

I just found your channel and I am obsessed! I think it is so amazing how you run/organize your family. I am a single mom of just one boy (almost 2 years old), and a large family is definitely not what I have in my mind for my life at the moment, but it is so incredible how organized you are. I wish I had half of your skill! Amazing momma!

[@dianalanda5557]

OurLivesDaily 24 I agree

[@heathert752]

Just remember that kids are amazing if you love them and discipline them right you won't regret never being the poor patient at the nursing home...(don't take to hard!)and if you do choose not to have more i would use NFP(Natural Family Planning)Its just self-control instead of birth-control and won't age your bones,kill child if pregnancy occurs,make your body think its pregnant for more than 9monthes...which heightens the risk of breast cancer...my point? All of my grandparents on my moms side(but the last one)died fighting! And some day your child may do what my little sister (that I practically raised while mom worked who used to call me 'mama' did for me...she gave me a reason to live when death seemed the easy way...

[@justsmile3391]

I checked out your boys room, then this one. The way you organize is amazing. Coming from a kid with a big family. 7 girls (including me) 5 boys and one on the way. I'm the middle child. Are house is only 3 bed rooms. 2 smaller and 1 master. My family really likes your boys room and how you fixed the basement we're going to try it.

[@BigBy221]

what do you prefer though small spaces or big spaces?

[@LethiaPage]

You do have less stuff but I think you are definitely doing it right. Teaching children to value experiences and each other, rather than things, will make them much more content and grateful in the long run. If you tried to make your children happy with toys and other belongings...well you would be bankrupt, miserable, and still quite unsuccessful. Because when you cherish stuff and the accumulation of stuff...you are always chasing The More. The New. And accumulators rarely organize well in the long term. But aren't we all just giant children really? and is anyone ever really done with this lesson? We just have different toys. I'm not done with this lesson for sure. Here's one of my stories. I have a job which offers very good paid time off accrual. I earn approx one day off every two weeks so I can take a week off about every three months without draining my PTO bank. Last time I was off was in July, and I spent this past week off as well. Back in July I reached for a shirt out of my closet and a spider crawled out of the sleeve, prompting me to freak out and then dump all the stuff on the floor, and I spent my whole week washing clothes...I lost my fire toward the end and when I went back to work, there was still a large basket of things undone, and the finished laundry was folded and piled in giant stacks on my couch. Fast forward to Sept and this more recent week off...and those piles are STILL ON MY COUCH and I have only rifled through them a handful of times. I haven't worn them, or even missed them in over 2 months. But I have looked at them and wished I could use my couch a few times since then. I have been ungrateful for, and inconvenienced by, all the clutter of a too-large wardrobe. Today I purposed to go through the piles and get rid of most of it, hang the rest, and start wearing it again (I wear uniforms to work, so I'm not just streaking around!!) Today I went shopping the clearance racks, and found plain black tee shirts (my fav thing to wear) for $3.00 each, and I got 3 of them. It was the only thing I went looking for the whole time I was without most of my wardrobe. The rest of my tee shirts are going to the rag bag or Goodwill. So you are onto something lady. I admire you for teaching and role modeling restraint to your kids.

[@Samantha.Knox98]

Totally agree!

[@Weifenyejie]

Bra u wrote to much XD

[@francescablake5802]

jennyjellybean :3 I agree

[@kendracedeno1276]

jennyjellybean :3 facts

[@uncagedlearning]

Very well said!

[@debradacosta832]

I grew up in a house with 12 other children.I slept in a small room with at lease three other girls. I love the memories. Your girls are blessed, your a wonderful Mom.

[@aboveallLove523]

Beautiful soul Andrea I hope you are looking down and see the impact you still have. GOD Bless your family

[@JenniferWoellert]

I've watched a few of your videos and you seem like such a sweet mom 😘

[@NickKoolKat]

W

[@sakuracactus9393]

Jen W ikr

[@mommymilestones]

A homemade barn door hung on a rail on the kitchen side would look cute on both sides! You ca even diy the hardware for super cheap.

[@MythicGirl2210]

It would also save space when opening the door!

[@Mad_Props]

Why do the girls only have one bed, but the boys have their own beds?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

We wanted to have a bigger bed for when we have guests. I assume the day will come when we remodel the girls' room, too, though. One project at a time.

[@Mad_Props]

I shared a bed with my sister for several years and I hated every minute of it. She did too. I don't care what other anecdotal success stories people share. People all over the world where there isn't enough money or room sleep 12 to a room, on a floor that's made of dirt. That doesn't mean I have to. Why so negative? I was merely pointing out something that I thought on the surface seemed unequal. I was not hating on anyone.

[@diycat7790]

They might be little kids

[@MilkAtTheDisco]

they are

[@xoxsparklesxox4372]

LadyJadite be the only 2 and they have paid don't they

[@LexieMichelle]

Girl you ROCK!!!!! I so understand where you and your family are coming from. Life is not about having stuff but about God, family, and love. A lot of people won't get it but I do. Your house is a home. I can only imagine how much laughter, love and joy dwell in those walls. Thank you for sharing because you don't have to. And I love how well you handle the criticism. God bless you, your family, and your happy home!!!!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Your comment made my day!

[@LexieMichelle]

I am happy to give back just a little for all that you have given to me and my family. I feel so stalkerish (is that a word? lol) because I LOVE your videos. Last night I was up trying not to cry with you about Claudia's birth story. And your videos have made a HUGE impact. You encourage me and let me know I can get it done with my 3 chicks if you rock so hard with your 8. It is just such a blessing to find people who are in this world but not of/conformed to this world and understanding/living the transformed life. Again God bless and thank you.

[@hippychick_peace]

You are such a nice lady! Your family is a blessing and are blessed to have you.

[@margeryrisnear2782]

Oh what memories I am one of nine, I love it, mom and dad always had a crib in their room, the other bed room was 5 girls so we had twi sers of bunks and a sofa that opened up. The boys room had one set of bunks and one small bed. I loved our home 🏡 I have beautiful memories and would not have changed it for the world. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[@MemesHomeschoolHub]

I also find that when children have lots and lots of toys, they are more apt to not take care of the toys they have because there are so many to play with. Children with few toys tend to take care of and treasure what they have. Andrea I just loved what you said..."People can fit or stuff can fit but a lot of times not both and so I'd rather have the people than the stuff".... well said Andrea!! God bless you and God bless your family.

[@loading1345]

ure such a wonderful and caring mother and a great interior designer. I almost want to cry cuz the amount of detail and attention shows how much u care for your kids. It's very heartwarming to see. I 100% know that ure kids will look back and say they had a really awesome and caring mom. plus I think the decor in this room and the boys room would be the envy of other schoolkids! I'm too young now, but I love interior design and u helped me solidify my desire to get a smaller house, but be able to to decorate to my hearts content. thank you! 💘💘

[@GrammyVulture]

The medicine cabinet is a great idea! Small space genius.

[@marieclark358]

This is like video 3 from you for me. And you are crazy creative. Seriously creative. I'm about to see if you have one on lunch prep like a pro. Or dinner prep. Cause my lazy side would like to have a prep day for the week and de done for the week. Throw it in a crockpot and be done lol. It seriously. Your very creative and I love it.

[@sallirobinson1753]

Just had the need to hear Andrea again, miss you xxx

[@bellanewman9724]

God bless🙏🏻 you guys have 8 kids and a two bedroom house (not counting the basement) but you still make it work! Girl you deserve a medal!!

[@DanielleRoy23]

I'm so glad I found your channel. You're so real. I love it. I live in an 800 sqft, 2 bedroom apartment and am about to have my third baby (I have a 3 and a half year old girl and 20 month old boy) and I've spent the last 3 months decluttering and moving things around to try and fit everyone. Each time I get a room done it feels so good especially when I didn't think it was possible.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I love that feeling! At one time Tom and I each had our own closet and our own dresser. Eventually we had to combine everything when we needed more space. The day "his" sock and underwear drawer became "our" sock and underwear drawer, he looked at it and said, "I don't know how you put all of your stuff in here and now I have more room. It's amazing." There's such a joy in the creativity of building instead of just having and when you put your own hard work into making things work, you feel so accomplished!

[@sharon9179]

❤️❤️❤️ I never got to watch until after she passed. Much prayers and love for this family. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

[@alisonv6805]

Andrea was so proud of her house and such a great mother 💚 I miss her and am just able to start watching her old videos now 💙💚

[@fetastoragreta]

In awe! Head of family of 3 salutes you! I wish I had your organisational skill. The colour coding on the hangers is amazing..

[@fetastoragreta]

When commenting I didn't know that Andrea had since died, how very sad. My condolences.

[@rosesavoy9035]

“It’s a blessing not to keep so much stuff” I came here from a video where Americans are looking for huge houses overseas to put tones of material things. Thank you for not letting me stereotype Americans. You are an inspiration! God bless you and your family.

[@subra1529]

Girl i love you. Youre so sweet and lovely. Youre inspirational. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your time. God bless your family.

[@krisparod6152]

I have a great idea for you and for when your girls get older. You should do 1 bunk bed and then 1 twin bed against the wall and then put a big long desk against the other wall to use as a desk and when they get older, a vanity. Then if there is extra space, put a book shelf or a bean bag chair. Lastly, make their room really bright and colorful

[@jcfeventing5282]

Or for more space a loft twin bed and you put the vanity and maybe the bookshelf under

[@heathert752]

My cousin has a loft bed,its not very sturdy...it might have been a cheaper one though as they have 8 kids My aunt is very organized,amazing with kids(everyone), and had an amazing builder to help her and my uncle with building...he managed to make the house look so good that they couldn't get anymore financial help from...where'ev they got it! (My uncle works at a small school...8 kids? They needed it! They had been living in granpas basement before...)👣💞They also have the sweetest kids! #Funfact

[@mollym.6101]

I am the oldest of six kids. There are four boys and two girls. We live in a three bedroom house. My sister and I share a bedroom and all of the boys share a room. We have been trying to figure out a way to save space so thank you!!

[@studentofyhwh1539]

Thanks for the video! We have 3 with 1 on the way in a small 2 bedroom apartment. This video gave me some wonderful perspective on how to better organize and declutter my home!

[@trolloftheyear7963]

Boys room - love it. Especially how you gave each boy their own colorful world in each bunk. Very good how they each have a blanket to fold up and no beds to make.....perfect for boys.

[@S.Patierno]

"You can't have the stuff and the people ... "....best part of the video ❤️

[@Antjers]

you are very creative and really make the most of what you have. You are doing a phenomenal job managing your home! Thank you for sharing

[@kshir2]

I am a homeschooling momma of 10 kiddos, ages 4-16...and live in a small house too! Love your videos, they have been a blessing to my heart! I don't personally know any other large families where we live, so I am always looking for large families to glean from =0) Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

It is pretty wonderful that we have a way to connect with like-minded people from all over the world! 10 kids in 12 years- you should be making videos teaching the rest of us!

[@kshir2]

Don't give me too much "credit"....we adopted 8 of our children through foster care. It's been a HUGE blessing to us! We have had all but one of those 8 come to us as little guys though!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

That's awesome! We have some friends that have two sons of their own and are now doing foster care. They would be so happy if they were able to adopt someday.

[@strousecasie]

I have 2 girls who share a room and I can't even get their room as cool as you have your girls and boys rooms! Awesome job!

[@icharodriguez2634]

I just found your channel today and binge watched, your family is amazing, God bless ♡ you are a rock star

[@indigoblue4791]

I love that you being so organised and planning to make things child friendly encourages independent empowered children. My kids have always loved being able to help in the house and feel charge of as much as possible. I home school my youngest son, here in the U.K and love it!! I think you doing such a wonderful job!! much love 💖💖💖

[@komandantData]

Honestly, this is how many families in smaller countries live: it is not at all uncommon to live in smaller apartments or houses, and for siblings to share a room, I've seen even tinier than this one! And guess what, they all turn out just fine, nobody misses anything, and siblings grow to be close even when adults. Decor on the side, but I never understood the American obsession with big house and big cars, big well, everything!...why does everything need to be so big, and when is it enough? All in all, I think you're doing a great job, and your kids are very happy to have devoted parents like you guys! :)

[@elizabethmccall2736]

I’m so sorry for the loss of you mom and wife she was a beautiful person, mother, and wife. Such a smart lady, She is giving me ideas for my large family. Praying for your family

[@laurasaunders5124]

this is so creative all the bedrooms are

[@pjoshybfamilee]

I love the blanket concept! Bed making is a battle. I did remove the top sheet years ago, but really like this idea. Thanks! - Mandy

[@Kitten-fw7ks]

I prefer the boys' room tbh

[@rageinducedhateboner1445]

The boys room is baller

[@IntoTheMysticTarot]

I have 4 kids and currently have about 2x that amount of toys.. this is after several drop offs to the goodwill. The toys was taking over and they didn't play with half of it! Just throw and dump the toys everywhere so now that actually play the the toys. I also rotate out the toys they have. Ages range from 16 months to 8 years old. Thank you so much for your videos!

[@Misdrex]

I never had a sister or anything so I always had my own room, while I love my room, but I did always wonder how it would feel to have a bedroom with someone else. I also love the boys room

[@laurasaunders5124]

I feel the same

[@momomox8682]

it sucks my sister is the most annoying person ever ._.

[@dinosaysrawrr143]

It can be great for 18 years my sister and I have shared a room (we still technically do but she started college this year and lives in a dorm) I have always loved it, even when my brother moved out we could've had one of us move into the other room, instead we converted it into a dressing room. But I will say for the past month I've had my own room and I love it! Don't get me wrong it's great when she stays the night but I enjoy being alone and having all this space for myself.

[@netherhaileygaming4631]

Misdre yeah... I have an over 400 sq ft room that I don't share with anyone, and I feel like I would be so much happier in a small room with other people. It gets lonely and cluttered in my room especially since I don't have a closet

[@ninafrost0]

Depends on your sibling relationship. If you two are like the best of friends, then it's great. Anything less than that will just leave you feeling like you have no privacy in your room. Which is why I wish I had her boys room.

[@lisablackman2168]

Love the girls room. Yes it might be small but it has everything they need and its all well placed. Thank you for sharing Bless your beautiful family and R.I.H. Andrea love your family

[@beckywszalek726]

"I'd rather have the people than the stuff" AMEN!!!!

[@teapotsandtarot]

For the first 6 yrs of my life I lived with my mum and dad in one room. That room was our bedroom, kitchen and living room. It may have been a struggle for my parents but all I have are memories of wonderful times. The mills family are blessed in so many ways, a bigger house wouldn't make them happier they would just have more space xx

[@raisingforhim3186]

I am so so happy I found your channel! I love it to pieces!

[@Serenityafterall]

Bless all of you...💖 It can also come from people,places and things but I love your way of doing things. I moved to PA with my daughter and basically I am done with the way the people are in this world.....a new sunny❗

[@pinkfloydluna]

Keep the wall paper it is beautiful! You have some very creative ideas. Some of your ideas remind me of my classroom. 30+ kids live in a one room classroom for each school year. So I dont see a problem with 3 girls sharing a bedroom. When they get older they may want more privacy which can be achieved with room dividers and canopy beds with flowing fabric that can be opened or closed with curtain tie backs

[@Meganthamac]

Love your videos. We don't have little ones yet, but we are planning and we love our 2 bedroom townhouse. Cool to see others who like living cozy.

[@rosemarygreenslade3497]

Wow watching again in 2023. I wonder how Tom has this room now there are 4 girls in here

[@itsagingersnap]

I love how everyone wants to have a say in how this lady raises her children. It shouldn't matter about room space. They're fed, loved and have a roof over their heads. They're not materialistic and they do what works for them. You don't have to agree. I for one, am amazed at how organized everything is.

[@mommy2kdk]

My Aunt stayed in her crib until 5 years old! lol It can work out. Trundle bed might be an option with bunk beds.

[@heathensanddemons4046]

I love your room tours! We have 6 kids atm (me,my 3 siblings and 2 foster kids) for now I have my own room,my brother has his own room ,and then my little sisters and the little boys sleep in one room.weve been looking for organization hacks to organize the younger kids room and these are great!

[@ej1722]

Andrea Mills you are such a smart woman. May God bless you and your family. I too am a minimalist.

[@rachelday9585]

This is an older video. For those wondering how it is now, with 4 girls. There are 2 sets of bunk beds in the room, next to each other and it works great for the girls. When Hannah was a baby, Tom made "crib" sides out of PVC pipes and Andrea made a cover for it.

[@cindysams9832]

I grew up one of five girls and we lived with our parents in a fairly small home. I shared a room with my 2 sisters through high school and it was fine. My husband and I and our three boys (25, 19 and 8) live now in a 944 Sq ft home and it's just fine too. You do a great job.

[@littlebirdme2788]

I really enjoyed this video Andrea. I'm kid #5 of 7 in our family and I would have loved to lived in a house like this. I loved the boys room tour video, I can just imagine how much fun it would be to have a room like that as a child. A great idea about having the shelf with the organized baskets. Wonderful video Andrea! :)

[@FatMamaVlogs]

i thought our 720 square foot house was overloaded lol we have 4 people (2 young boys), 2 dogs and 3 ferrets. our house is a tiny rancher with one bedroom and a storage room that fits our bed... but we find was to fit

[@mayaklastow9114]

I love ferrets I have 2

[@megaazy07]

I have 3 ferrets!!

[@cloe7166]

I have 0!

[@x0violetdarkheart0x3]

maya_klastow same I have 2 called pippin and merry they are so cute

[@ourlittleways3451]

The labels on the draws in the closet are really clever. They are so cute and would be such a great help!!

[@grateful1929]

You can put an accordion door on that door. Where the curtain is. They are fairly cheap at Lowe's and elsewhere. We had one and it worked fine😊

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Tom and I were just talking about doing something like that. We thought maybe some bi-fold closet doors might work, too.

[@grateful1929]

Andrea Mills That is true. Even better idea😊

[@caroldeaton619]

I am watching old videos at 4:42 a.m. in the morning cannot sleep. Today is June 19th I think this is the ninth or 10th month Maybe that Andrea was Called Home I know it was August 19 2019. There's not a day goes by that I do not think of this family. Saturday will be four years that I've lost my husband I know the pain. Sending Tons of love from a Kentucky grandma to the Mills family.❤💜💙

[@Mma-vb5hq]

I like this set up for younger kids as this is his mg parents had it for me ( I had to share a room with my siblings ) but as the girls get older I really do suggest you give them some type of space for privacy. It would have drove me mad if I would have shared my room with my siblings forever

[@jaylag7698]

I agree. I have to share a room with my sister and I have never had my own room and I'm 13

[@girlplease3217]

Mali Arnett i agree. Sharing a room with my sister was okay when we were little but now I'm 18 it's just ridiculous. Even if it is half the year. Especially when it gets into exam periods and I have nowhere to revise and can't sleep because she's sitting on her ohoen

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Since we don't have another room, they're going to have to deal with it! Life can be great even when it doesn't fit your ideal desires.

[@TaeTaeIsBae]

Andrea Mills I understand that's how things are and I see it's doing you and your family well, but as the girls get older and develop, they are going to need their own personal spaces. Not actual rooms, but like you've done for the boys. In a way, I believe it's kinda unfair that the boys have a dedicated room for their spaces but the girls share a bed in room that people often have to go in and out of. I know that they're young and that this isn't permanent but in the future, it would be nice to see the girls have their own spaces as well.

[@xladyfayre]

Well she did say that they will eventually have to figure something out. But when you share a room, you eventually get used to it. I shared a room with my sister through most of my way through college since I didn't go away. It was difficult but it was life and what we had. Most of the people I knew shared a room. My friend had shared a room with her brother and sister who are twins so people do what they have to do.

[@verlindaallen6299]

Smart organization! Good idea about the comforter's.

[@Naamy19X9]

I remember watching this towards the end of 2016, never imagining that we will have to say bye to you in 2019. Andrea, how are you gone?!

[@foggofrugalfam4091]

my family is going to be a family of 7 soon (5 boys) my husband and I are using alot of the things that has been shown by you and it has been great and keeps me organized and not stressed out :)

[@bradybrowning8274]

What do you use to film your videos? I would love to start a channel but I struggle with the cost of a computer, camera and editing software.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I use my Canon PowerShot camera that I already had. At first I used the video editing software that comes with Windows on your computer. (It's called Movie Maker.) Eventually Tom (the technology lover) decided I needed to upgrade so now I use Corel VideoStudioX7. It wasn't an expensive program. I see the newer X9 version is $30 on Amazon. Sometimes I use my iPhone if I'm in a pinch (like my camera battery dies.) I have a couple of extra batteries now, but it still happens once in awhile when I'm out and about.

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

You are an inspiration! I love your house and the way you organize it! ❤️

[@jenniferhall847]

I love this! I feel the same way!!!! I kinda feel like a stocker lol I keep trying to watch your videos when I get some time :) We have so much in common.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

One of the best parts about starting this KZbin channel is that I'm getting to know so many like-minded people. Stalk away! I really appreciate you leaving comments with your thoughts so I can get to know you better.

[@jacquelyncruz2008]

Absolutely incredible how well you make things work. I think it's an admirable skill, I just really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@elleharris9334]

Not to be rude or anything, but can you not afford to by a huge house or do you chose to live in a smaller house

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

We choose to stay in a small house.

[@themastermatrix9778]

have u ever heard of living big in a tiny house. i think that i answered your questions.

[@indigoblue4791]

We are a small family, mum,dad and two boys! Our home is 2bedrooms and a kitchen, small living room and tiny bathroom. No basement. I admire you choosing to live small, it's good for so very many reasons. It's all about lifestyle too, the savings you can make. You are doing a great job I wish more of your commenters 'got it', but never mind! 😊

[@jilllove2746]

Your so pretty 👩🏼

[@alexarose2966]

For me it's me and dad, I have my own room, he has his, we have a living room(small) that goes in to a small kitchen and a hall and laundry room. We also have a big attic and a decent basement. My dad wants me to go into the attic but I don't want to do we would be getting it insulated for no reason lol

[@cafresh3361]

you seem like you have a very close knit family and i think its really sweet that your kids love sharing bedrooms. the people in the comments think people cant be happy sharing bedrooms but every family is different and im happy for u

[@claireeeehjk]

What do you plan on doing when your children get older and they are all in their teens?

[@cierrairwin4390]

claire hobson that's what I wonder I am of teen age and these rooms make me cringe because I share a room at my father's with my sister and it's awful but 4 other people I couldn't. when I was was younger this would to cool but at this age I would really hate it and they still talk about having more kids 😂

[@leilyhaddad]

Cierra Irwin If you've grown up in this environment you probably won't feel that way because that's your normal. So for these kids, sharing a room is normal. Having a mini room is normal. Once the oldest moves out, they will find their new normal 😊

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

+Cierra Irwin, Cringe away. I can promise you that my children would rather be alive and share a room than never live at all because we decided that children don't deserve life if they have to share a bedroom with multiple siblings.

[@cierrairwin4390]

Zahra I have grown up sharing a room and I didn't like it not only was my sister a slob I always got blamed for her mess maybe if she was cleaner I'd feel different

[@crazykitty1215]

She said they have the money, if they need to move they will but they are crestive so im sure they will be fine.

[@TheEguileors]

TETRIS! EXACTLY! Life is like Tetris! I will DEFINITELY use this, thank you! I have been having a real rough time and your comments have given me a lift. God bless you! I read other comments to make sure others hadn't asked my questions, but I stopped because of negative vibes. Andrea, I am the first to understand, people will just say unbelievable things. Don't listen to the "haters". Given my unexpected life circumstances, I could not raise as many children as I had thought I would (3 or 4ish?)...much less 8 - BRAVO, MAMA! :-* In just my first two videos of your house alone, I can see the love, peace and happiness that IS your family. THANK YOU for sharing home with us! I'm here looking for ways to creatively organize for only 1 child. heehehee I'm chronically ill (35+ years) with what we now know is a terminal illness. The Lord has saved me MANY, countless times and continues to do so...I have PURPOSE. :-) And my greatest is my one miracle baby girl who is 10 now. Over 8 years & sadly, 9 losses, but she finally made it here! I have several friends who are families with 6 to 9 children. To witness each of your love, patience and ingenuity is ah-mazing! We LOVE to visit and play to get the sense of being in a big family! I know you already know, but what you have is perfect. You are a very rich woman! ;-) Now, to ask questions: 1) I saw in the boys' room - audio Bible unit? How does that work and where do you find it? 2) Your rainbow hanger tags - what do you use to make them? They're durable and I cannot quite tell My little girl and I call this wallpaper "Cinderella wallpaper" :-) I can imagine the blue, but the silver is lovely! And AMEN! I ABHOR the tiny toys, too...WHAT on Earth did we do before all the bins came out? I am so blessed that they were becoming more available when my little one was born. Your high shelf has inspired me to put one up high so she can access her toys from her "UP bed" (a.k.a. the top bunk) Blessed be, sweet Mama! Rawk on!

[@t1738a]

I have a 2,000 sq ft, 2 story, 3 bed and 2 bath. I thought my house was small and cluttered with my mom, step dad, brother and a dog. I couldn't imagine living in your home but I love your sons's room. Very creative.

[@AbbieInfunderland]

Taygan Krebs that is quite big

[@sodafizz7749]

Taygan Krebs same one bedroom has a tub too.and i have a kitchen and dining room(we use it with the living room.which i have).and there is 6th people

[@Margar02]

I have 2 stories, 3 br and 1.5 baths but only 950 sq ft, lol. My little colonial cube :)

[@LeatSabbah]

Hi Andrea. I enjoyed watching your videos. I would suggest thinking of a Murphy bed solution, that when the bed is up and tucked away, a makeshift desk can be propped up. God bless you :)

[@magdalenak9498]

your boys room is incredible and well designed, maybe you can do the girls room up the same way so they can have their bed 'mini rooms' too!

[@claudiamandini]

Andrea it's sooo nice for me to know about you!!! Thanks a lot for sharing your devote life style! I have been busy trying to live the "perfect magazine" kind of living. Probably society these times sort of forces us to do so. I feel our Lord let me knew about your channel. Thanks for sharing! It means so much "Support" to me! Thanks and please count on me this side of the wire! 😘😘😘

[@boomerlove1066]

How many kids would you have before you would need more space/ bedrooms

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I don't know. We just deal with things as we need to.

[@cindythecrochetereh]

🌸Love that statement💜 🧸stuff vs people👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Learned long ago from moving around a small community 5 times that less is more! Also like how she called it tetris🙂

[@fluffturtle]

If you don't want to watch the full intro, go to 2:12 🙃

[@magicshopmumma2042]

I think you are amazing and an inspiration...from Sydney, Australia.

[@mollydoyle9707]

Do the bunkbed thing like the boys😇

[@nicoleloasby927]

Molly Doyle yeah definitely !!

[@justsmile3391]

Molly Doyle The don't need it right now. There aren't that many girls yet

[@MsChandler7]

Just Smile Then do a castle with 3 Beds

[@copiasrats]

Molly Doyle they might as the girls get older like 9 or 10 because three nine to twelve year olds in one full bed might result in a cracked rib or two e someone pushing someone off the bed or kicking them in their sleep.

[@thefranks8726]

Random Rose Your comment reminded me, when I was a teenager, my younger sister and I frequently shared a bed, by choice! It was just so much fun to stay up and talk, play Pokémon together, or read. Plus we had so many great silly moments - I wouldn’t trade it for anything :)

[@christinadempsey3435]

This is very organised. We have a small 3 bedroom house with us and 5 kids in with one on the way. You do find you become super organised because you have to be.

[@jenniferherzog8718]

Why are the toys up so high that the kids can't reach them?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I don't want them to reach them! :) They dump them all out and make a big mess and then they can't find what they want. I get down whichever basket they want to play with; when they're done we put it back and pick something else.

[@LethiaPage]

The only thing I can imagine would be bad is if one of the kiddos decided to play monkey and climb up for something out of reach and hurt themselves or break something in the process. Does that worry you?

[@Samantha.Knox98]

I'm sure her children have some more common sense than that...she's a wonderful mother!

[@MamaJ414]

I love your videos... We're so much alike. Except that I don't know how to make things pretty. So many of your ideas are things I do... i just use boxes from costco instead of pretty bins and baskets! You're an inspiration!

[@thelopeslife8789]

I love the wall paper it reminds me of frozen the movie Which is perfect for girls

[@norakate3003]

or boys

[@kathyyoung1774]

Incredible organization. By simply having less Stuff, these parents have more time for their children. And the kids learn important social skills and how to get along with others and share. This is a free country, and people can choose their own life styles. That is what freedom is about.

[@ursulamcfly3577]

lol the Tetris house! love It!

[@dianebays5484]

I can't imagine having that many children! I stopped at 2. You have very nice organizing skills! Really nice!

[@nancysimmons2225]

I'm guessing it's four big bunk beds right now I like to see the way it looks now rip

[@jeannemarie9466]

Adorable! Best of all because its easy to feel, and seethe love in your home and life! God bless you all!

[@BStop22]

Girls share one bed? Sharing a room is one thing, but kids should have their own bed. How long do you plan on having them share, may I ask? You could always get a bunk bed with a twin on top and full on bottom. That way you have a full bed for guests.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Who knows? One day and one project at a time.

[@BStop22]

Got ya! :) Good luck with your beautiful family!

[@naseerahvj]

Close friends of mine live in a big house with two girls rooms and two big beds, they still choose to share.

[@bridgieoh9326]

Growing up in a small home, we had 4 girls sharing 1 room with 2 full size beds. My brother's room was a small closet size room with a twin bed. My parents couldn't afford to expand until I was about 10 or 11. We survived sharing a bed until then. If it is all you know, you manage.

[@plumec6278]

Her oldest kid is 17 and lives in one of those very small bunkbeds

[@taylor3736]

For some reason I freaking love your videos. (I’m 13) it’s just like amazing