Cleaning Routine For The Stay At Home & Working Mom

[@kevinburt2254]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I am transitioning from working outside the home to being a SAHM and the struggle has been real. I found you via your plum jelly video and I have found you to be a blessing ever since. Thank you for sharing and I will be praying for you and your family. May blessings be

[@FollowTheBlonde]

I LOVE this! I've never seen a better schedule for me and my Add.. this will keep me accountable the morning and night routine will help keep the big messes at bay ☺ Thanks Kimmy!

[@annecharley1133]

Great advice! Having an am and pm routine is crucial, plus one or two main chores a day keeps on top of everything without being overwhelming. Whole cleaning/laundry days never worked for me either . . there's too many opportunities to get bored and lose focus, plus with young children it's just not practical. I follow a very similar routine to you . . am and pm routine everyday, plus about 30-40 mins of a specific chore most days. Love that, 'cos it means I just have to focus on dusting/ or the kitchen/ or the bathrooms/ or vacuuming/ or mopping etc on a particular day and nothing else. I also include a couple of extra slots for random chores that don't need doing so often. All told, my system means that everything's covered over about a 2 week cycle. I pre-sort my laundry and do a load most days, plus change one bed at a time and include that as the daily load, so laundry never gets overwhelming either. It's a battle, but without a system, the home would be chaos sooo quickly! Tfs. Oh, forgot to say, it took a while for me to figure out that occasional Saturday morning housework (my routine as a single girl) was not going to cut it with a family and much larger home, lol! Got there in the end, but can remember feeling totally overwhelmed initially, not knowing where to start, and had to figure it out on my own as had never heard of cleaning gurus etc, and my friends seemed to be almost as hopeless as me! I did cheat a bit and have a cleaning lady for a year or so, but eventually devised my own manageable system, which has worked for me for years now.

[@krazyzoovlogs]

I love your routines. I, too, have routines posted in my kitchen. I, also, have a binder of what needs to get done when and a detailed to do list. I have a bad short term memory, along with anxiety and 5 kiddos I homeschool, so I need to have a check list to get things done. If not Ill clean out the fridge 10 times in a day and then wonder why we don't have church clothing on Sunday.

[@angielynndiller]

I try to zone clean my house,at night after work. And let me tell you sometimes it works and other times it doesn't. Thanks for the motivation!

[@WinterWind]

Nice video :) I'd add to the lesson that for anyone struggling with order and implementing a routine, the most important part of learning how to live with routines and make them work for you is to stick to them. At first, it may seem like a lot of work, but by doing things in a consistent, regular cycle, you eventually get to a point where the tasks are relatively light work and eventually, life is a bit easier, which is ultimately the aim. By regularly attending to tasks, things never really get the chance to pile up or get to a point where what was once a small daily or weekly task on paper now looks like a big, seemingly overwhelming task, one that for a lot of people, is demotivating. Another approach to getting started with a routine is to start with a clean slate, e.g. if you want to start a daily and weekly cleaning routine, do a deep clean first and then work on the daily tasks, so at that point you're really just maintaining, not attempting to deep clean in little bursts. Each person has to work out the best way for them, but generally, if you're asking for help, then tips are needed, so hope these tips help :)

[@BrandiHudman]

this was on my to do list today to try and figure out a cleaning schedule! Holy crap you read my mind!! thanks so much kimmy. you are such an inspiration to me.

[@jennyq4979]

Thank you so much for this video! It's just what I needed! I get distracted very easily and lose track of what I'm doing and this will definitely keep me on track and give me a cleaner home. Thank you!

[@candicegaertner60]

I love your videos! They are so helpful. I used to have a morning and night routine but with busy days, it went to the waist side! Definitely going to start doing this again!

[@joaniey.3129]

Hi Kimmy! Thank you for your great video on routines! Like you, I am a list maker & I 💗 the Flylady! I have her book and read it cover to cover years ago. Your checklists look good, and it's a good reminder for me to make a night time list. I keep a daytime one in my daily notebook! Have a great day hugs, Joanie 😃💟

[@pinknleopard]

I'm going to try adapting my own from this. I had never known about the morning & night routine from fly lady until I found your channel months ago. I'm going slow but I'm loving that concept! I have a 1 year old (also i battle anxiety) so I have to be a little more flexible in setting something up to work for me right in this season of motherhood. I can't be as rigid which has thrown my perfectionist brain for a loop lol thanks for sharing!!

[@jenniesanchez127]

good morning... love watching you in the morning with my coffee... you inspire me

[@blackpearlsofwisdom4448]

I was just wondering what your cleaning schedule weekly was like. I've been working since December at a fast food place, and am coming home now to focus on raising my children, and homeschooling. Naturally, we need a clean home, food, and things organized. lol So I'm on a semi-new journey, and I'm excited!

[@spicymamioffour]

This was great. I am going to put my tasks on paper because, like you, I get overwhelmed at all there is to do and then get anxious and shut down, so nothing gets done. I am a visual, check off the list, type person, so this will help me tons.

[@AshleyFaulkner]

thats awesome your weekly routine is almost identical to mine except thursday is livingroom and friday is my sons room and catch all.

[@KimsFarmhouseLife]

I just love your channel. You are one of my favorite youtubers. Oh & I'm a Kim too 😊

[@sparechange5815]

Great video. I have been a Fly Lady fan forever. I have needed to do a routine; but, keep delaying trying to get it together because everything is such a disaster. I have always thought I needed to have everything squared away before I started a routine; but, now I think that I should try starting a small routine daily and just work on the mess during Zone cleaning & gradually everything WILL get done. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Cemommster]

Just remember wha FL always says, "start where you are". You can do it. :)

[@sparechange5815]

:)

[@donna8212]

Good morning Kimmy! Hope you had a good weekend. Enjoy your day!

[@katietschimperle7516]

You have inspired me !!! I am Definitely creating something like this for my home thank you for sharing

[@2009reinvention]

You are the best. Thanks for sharing. You can be such a motivator regarding getting things done. Love to watch your videos.

[@SimplyInspiredbySheena]

You have a very similar routine to me! 😄👍🏻 I've been doing mine for years as well. I just found out about flylady this year, love her! Because of her I've changed my routines just a tad, I now do a load of laundry a day and I'm constantly trying to declutter. ☺️ Love your routine 💕

[@kristinnoelle42]

I wrote everything down and am going to follow your system, minus a few adjustments :) I was wondering what day you incorporate cleaning the living room? Thanks!

[@nikkole9951]

Thanks so much for the motivation and helpful tips. I love your videos so much!!!

[@Morten-Møgsvin]

I have tried to make different cleaning routines, but I find it very hard to stick to them. Maybe I should look up the flylady. Thank you for being you, and for sharing how things really are and not a picture perfect. Lots of hugs Ninna (all the way from Denmark)

[@ninnalucas8945]

Oh no I used my sons youtube, please do not answer him but me, sorry....

[@thecleaningprincess2701]

Love this sooo much Kimmy!! Thanking you xx. I, too, suffer from anxiety. It can be crippling at times 😟! But he ho, deep breaths!!! 🌹☺️

[@daniellep1251]

thank you kimmie for this video ;) working on making a schedule too like yours! wish me luck!

[@shesinherapron]

+Danielle Pineda You got this!!

[@tamalam9615]

How do I watch your videos chronologically? I just joined last month & would like to start at the beginning!! You've already helped me a lot! I've done freezer meals & sandwiches (a lifesaver!) & have made a household handbook for zone cleaning for the kids (& myself).

[@shesinherapron]

click on my page the tab that says videos. Then there is a tab that says date added. Click oldest to newest. Have fun!

[@vtcamper53]

i love your routine, is it possible to get printable of you routines.

[@shesinherapron]

+vtcamper53 Thanks. Ummm I don't know. I would have to have Deric help me with that. ;) I just opened up Microsoft word and had some fun.

[@OurFamilyHomeLife]

I like your weekly routine!

[@MEhealing88]

love, love your videos! you have such a fun personality :)

[@MotheringMany]

I love Fly Lady, I just struggle keeping up. I'm a new subbie and am so excited to binge watch your videos. SN: I had PPD after my third as well.

[@debib889]

Oh my goodness thankyou so much, have just typed a set up for me - THANKYOU xxx

[@keepingupwithmrs.elektra4140]

Your weekly schedule looks like mine. TFS!

[@TheLifeofaHomemaker]

Good routines!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

I love your routines :) Thanks for sharing

[@shesinherapron]

+Living Weird Thank you!

[@patriciadudzik6440]

what about clothing for the kids How do you do that that is very interesting to me!!!

[@maddiejoy7896]

I keep meaning to ask: when you make dinner ahead of time how do you keep it warm/reheat it when dinner time comes around?

[@shesinherapron]

+Homemaking Madeline I'll warm it in the oven or plate up and put it in the microwave.

[@Sheywh12]

I really want to try this as I'm a perfectionist have Anxiety & OCD BAD!! Along with disability..I have something similar I do but it's not wrote down and it's not scheduled like your doing..I think it would help me tremendously to have it wrote down!! Where to start???

[@2plus2by2]

I was interested to hear you say that the lists and checking them off help allay your anxiety. I thought you had said previously that the doctor thought all of your checklists were causing some of it. I'm sure there is some happy medium, wonder what that is or if indeed you've found that balance. Heading to your crock pot playlist - we're trying Moab Tacos tonight!

[@shesinherapron]

The routine list is fine it was when I would make to do lists for other things in my day. I did this a lot. I would vary lists in my purse and have it on my counter or fudge. Those lists I would determine my value. I have stopped that.

[@Tabi1983]

+She's In Her Apron Love this video. Good for you for overcoming the dreaded "TO DO" list of shame. i have OCD and i used to constantly overplan and pack my days with "If I am good enough I will get this ALL done". It was a meltdown waiting to happen - and it happened! I've stopped making strict lists and simply do things as I see them (or follow a loose daily plan for things I would LIKE to do). I have good days and not so good days, but that's life! Most of the time I can cut myself slack if I haven't done everything I wanted to. As long as I go to bed with clean floors, bathrooms, and kitchen (and kids lunches packed), I can usually avoid tossing and turning. Thanks for sharing this routine and best of luck going forward. Love your channel!

[@kgondolfo]

Check lists help me too as long as they are reasonable. I would make one a mile long and get discouraged if I didn't finish. Really it wasn't possible!! Mine are now short and sweet!

[@isabelserafin5295]

this helped me so much! thank you so much :)

[@deered003]

Have you ever worked outside the home ? How would you modify this for a working mom? I've got three kids and a full time job and have no idea how to keep myself motivated.

[@MossFamilyKitchen]

Great video!

[@mslovetts1meatpies]

Hey girl I watch every video you post... I was sick like really sick half a month and I just slept through most of it because I just couldn't function at all............. Now I am feeling much better but the laying in bed and sleeping just made me feel so lazy now my body just got used to laying and resting my house went to chaos and I'm too lazy to get up.......... How do I get myself and body back in line!!!!!!??????? Any one help!!??

[@Shelly.1962]

Thanks kimmy this really helps ....👍

[@natalie5672]

Do you really wipe down your bathrooms morning and evening?

[@shesinherapron]

Yes, I try to do this. Mornings are more frequent

[@shadowofgrace8632]

She's In Her Apron wow - in that case you’re my hero. 😂

[@1TwinkleC]

Great tips .

[@Dee.gomes82]

No way you use the flylady system!!!! so do i :) ive been following her for years. Nobody ever knows what im talking about when i mention her hehe. loved the video by the way !!!

[@melissafitzpatrick5275]

Good morning Kimmy!

[@cathypiner9795]

You are such a good mama and wife. :-)

[@33may1]

thank you for this video

[@cafegirl14]

I use to be a huge FlyLady follower but then she turned into such a witch on the FB groups that I just couldn't follow her anymore. Not at all the sweet, helpful lady that I thought she way. She did have a great system though!

[@folakeogaji8859]

good

[@ruby8055]

Hi! I'm Ruby. I'm 11 and you are amazing.! Could I please get a shout out from you sometime? That would be amazing! 😊