My AMAZING Weekly Routine for a Tidy Home!

[@pattyjames4956]

I grew up in a family where my mother had a routine for each day of the week. Monday laundry Tuesday groceries Wednesday Clean house, etc. She kept this routine for almost 60 years. She's 94 now.

[@thebusybees2006]

That’s awesome

[@theresabrown1272]

Kudos to mom!

[@KittKatt203]

My late Gram had a weekly routine as well..so very organized..Miss her guidance..

[@ranyaziko2318]

God bless your mum ❤️

[@laurajunebaran8898]

She's 94! I was your 94th like on this comment ❤

[@MilesMilesCrocodiles]

We started what we call “10 minute tidy up” as part of bedtime routine when the kids were little and it was the best thing ever. We let everyone pick one song and set a timer for 10 minutes and everyone jumps in and does as much as we can do in that time. As soon as we’re done we do cuddles and off to bed. Sometimes it’s a struggle to keep it going, but it’s so worth it.

[@fayerichards6088]

This is such a great idea!

[@lesleyharris525]

When my two were little we had 5 minute madness twice a day and we would tidy up and then decide what we wanted to do, be it go to the park or read a story to them and have snuggles, happy times.

[@Mrs.J.D.B]

We do the same! It's made a HUGE difference. We call it tidy up time!

[@CBull015]

I came back to find this comment and tell you that, after originally reading it, I implemented “TEN MINUTE TIDYYY 🎵🎤” every evening at 7:20. It’s made a huge difference in my home! Thank you!

[@Jo-hello]

This is so good. I wish I had started this when mine were little!!! I guess it’s not too late now!? They are 11, 10, 8, 5. I’m going to give it a go! …

[@lauriem2053]

I think that’s so awesome your husband and son went camping together! Such a bonding activity. This is random, but I got a horrible splinter when I grabbed the top of a wooden bird feeder a couple months ago. The splinter was so big and deep I literally was crying, and I couldn’t get it with a tweezers like I normally can. I remembered an old trick to take a raw slice of potato and hold it on the finger for about 20 minutes. It’s called a poultice, and it draws water out of the skin. I took the potato off, and it had almost sucked or drawn the splinter out with no pain at all. A tip if you ever get one. Now I wear gloves whenever handling wood!

[@tashainjena]

According to Abby on NCIS, a banana peel works, too.

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Ouch, I really feel for you. I once got a splinter that was literally the size of my foot & I had to go to hospital to have it cut out. Even now I can see my Dad trying to push me down on the bed.

[@VeganLiving247]

That’s a neat tip, thanks!

[@kaleis.2753]

Raw potato slices work great for spider bites too! Just keep it on for up to 12 hrs then change for a fresh new slice. I read abt a guy who did this for black widow & brown recluse bites he was always getting from work & it helped him improve & even impressed the Dr.

[@kerrygearin3910]

Wow! Thank you so much. That’s a wonderful tip. Just goes to show your kindness and the community spirit Cass created here 😀☀️💥

[@charlenecastaldo3602]

I've had a routine for years, but Friday was my playday for shopping or other outings by myself or with friends, with the weekend free for family. . Now that my husband is retired and wants to help, he has his chores on certain days. He's happy with that. YAY! Friday, I try to still keep that as our free/playday to go on a day trip or to a fun event. Saturday is usually at home and Sunday is Church and family. It works for us. About camping, when I was young, I was a girl scout so real camping was fun, though we always a toilet nearby. Now, it's in a camper with a hot shower, super comfy bed and great kitchen. Glamping is Wonderful! 😊

[@CynthiaMalm]

I took this advice to heart and set up a Daily/Weekly/Monthly check list on the app Out of Milk. It has literally changed my life. I also struggle with ADHD and being able to check these things off every day is like a little dopamine kick in my ass that I need to keep going. My house is CLEAN!!! I can see the bottom of my sink!! My bathtub has no ring!! There IS a bottom to the laundry basket; who knew?!?!? I freaking love it. THANK YOU for breaking this down in a way that I can understand. It really has helped immensely. Iv'ee learned that chores are a cycle. No beginning; No end. Just where you are in the cycle and checking things off as you go. Whew. What a game changer.

[@vbachman6742]

I LOVE Out of Milk. It has been a real help for me to keep track of food and other things I need. I also have a To-do list in the app.

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Please show us what you put in the app.

[@ericaterrones16]

Same!!!

[@cindy846]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@lg127411]

I love this!!! Oh how I wish all of our technology & information sharing was around 25+ years ago when I first became a mom. Growing up, Saturdays (ALL DAY LONG) were for cleaning & Sundays were for church. We only ever had late Sunday afternoon as down time during our busy weeks. I just went along with what I knew when I became a mom. My 15yr old just asked me last night if it would just be easier to do a few things each day so weekends could be for fun!! 💡So we start today so we can play first thing Saturday!!

[@kerryodonnell7289]

Check out The Organised Mum Method. You never clean on weekends (laundry and dishes only) and it's 30 minutes a day. Sounds impossible but once you're in the routine it's truly life changing!

[@helenhartley6904]

Try the flylady system, watch Dianeindenmark..it's fantastic, made home mgt a breeze

[@1Lightdancer]

Great to have your teen suggest the shift! My daughter / son-in love write a little chore list daily for the kids at home (11 and 17). At 23, My oldest granddaughter started her own cleaning and organizing biz! My best housemate experience was at a retreat center where we 3 worked and had 2 days off midweek. We had a chore chart, and at one of our house meetings, Ray suggested we do our chores first thing on our 'Saturday,' to have the rest of our time off free! We were each responsible for daily maintenance of shared areas, so it really didn't take long!

[@SAC-j4m]

This sounds like me!!🤣

[@Shedidthat311]

My one take away from this video is going to be a sheet day! I'd love to take away more things but I'm a realist and 1 new habit is all I can handle in life right now. 😊Thank you!

[@blujeans9462]

Love the outdoors - cooking in front of the fire, telling stories, listening to the quiet stillness of the night - just you and the frogs or crickets. But, alas, that was years ago - I'm now a senior with old knees. I so wished I had kept it up so I could still enjoy it. Lesson for those under 50: for those still in shape, never stop.

[@butterflynerd0078]

Doing the dishes and laundry each day really has made our house more manageable. When I mastered that I realized, wow, life is a lot easier xD

[@KathyW5]

Oh, yes! The wilderness is where it's at. When I turned 70 I began my car camping 20-day road trips alone camping in regular campgrounds, but day hiking in the wilderness. At 70 the shoulders aren't as tough for backpacking anymore and I'm not feeling as comfortable being a female alone out there as much. Oh, the rivers, mountain trails and just the sounds of the forests are heaven to me. Yes, Cas, I'm almost ready to go on the next one at 75. BTW the gorgeous trails up in your country around Banff and Jasper are breathtaking.

[@yvonnekingYRK]

Growing up we also spent Saturdays cleaning and I hated it! Your routine is so much better and less stressful. I'm with you about camping; I definitely need a hotel. My husband camps with our 2 sons and I will never understand why people pay money to "rough it".

[@michellebilodeau3882]

If God would have wanted me to sleep outside he'd have made me a bear.

[@arleneaugustahair8393]

🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️ I did it because it was part of my job in the Army.

[@JamieM470]

I could maybe do glamping. Not camping. Nope.

[@samanthab3292]

@@arleneaugustahair8393 they paid you though 😜😜

[@southerngrandma4353]

@@michellebilodeau3882 Lol 🐻

[@katiebeckstead8945]

Totally a wilderness girl. There is something so gratifying about roughing it. Takes you back to a simpler time and brings out the survivor in a person. It is a total dopamine rush. Makes a person feel strong.

[@pamelaconrad1498]

Great video! I have been diligently doing dishes and tidying every night for the last 8 months. It has made such a difference in how I feel about my house! I always felt like my house was “dirty” and not ready for company because of how long it would take me to pick up, organize and clean. Now I stay 15 minutes away from having a clean house at any given time. Also, I am team hotel all the way!!!

[@nancynewman6592]

Love your term, 'stay 15 min away from a clean house' A great way to put it.

[@juliecovin3280]

My son flew to NM from Alabama and hiked 86 miles up and down a mountain this summer. Same thing, carried everything on his back for the 13 day adventure. I’m with you, give me the beach, a book and a drink with umbrella!

[@Clutterbug]

Wow!

[@lynn7348]

It's amazing what a young boy can accomplish when his hero is with him. I love that they had some bonding time together, what a blessing Cass..

[@Clutterbug]

It was. :)

[@sherriepiechowski4556]

I have been on again off again so many times throughout the years when it comes to cleaning but have found that I never really felt like it was complete until I started getting rid of stuff and actually started the decluttering process. I still have more to do but I’m getting there and feel like my schedule is finally working. Thanks to all you people on KZbin who show a better way to live a little more minimally and find our groove!

[@Clutterbug]

:)

[@tracieherman6819]

Vacuum my mattress constantly

[@joanhowze1069]

That’s exactly what I did changed my cleaning days to during the week to have free weekends. I love your routine ❤️

[@jylromain6439]

I grew up in NJ and often took hikes through the Ramapo mountains. It never occurred to me to be afraid. I had provisions in case I got lost and bells to keep bears away. And I always enjoyed a hike in the desert now that I'm in Arizona. Sadly my back no longer enjoys long walks. I really loved being out there and I miss it. But overnight? No. Take me to a Hilton or Homewood Suites. I'll camp there thank you.😄 Congratulations to your son on such a wonderful job he did. Kudos to your husband for taking him and teaching him.

[@norayoung9649]

1. I’m a home organizer in Spokane, WA and I try to have most of my clients take YOUR clutterbug quiz, it’s so helpful! 2. thanks for your content! Your energy is infectious. 3. I also work for a youth backpacking company and TOTALLY LOVE all the things you hate about backpacking. There are absolutely 2 different people in this world! If you want to have a good time backpacking, organization is key. The pack is packed well and you don’t lose important things like your navigation or lighters! LOL!

[@andilafollett2619]

Hello from Coeur d’Alene! 👋🏼 Does your business have social media? I’m also curious about this youth backpacking company you work for. I’m a teacher who loves to backpack!

[@MyFocusVaries]

During COVID, we hired my newly graduated son as our chief cook and bottle washer (as my dad used to say). (Because we were working from home, and didn't want him risking COVID for minimum wage). We created a laminated daily schedule of tasks. Monday bathrooms, Tuesday living and dining, etc etc. I think it was great training for him to become a great future roommate and husband one day.

[@freedomishavingachoice3020]

Thank you for giving your followers permission to not only fall in love with silly hobbies (Such as shovel digging toilets in the middle of absolutely no where), but to take days to relax and just be with the ones we love without a chore to do. Some people really, really need it.

[@laurenpickens996]

There is nothing more freeing to me than carrying everything on my back and just going! I crave simplicity. Stripping everything down to the bare essentials helps me see what's truly important for me in terms of function, health, comfort and beauty. For me it's an antedote to the modern world. That said, I have learned that, for me, even more than a toilet a warm shower is everything! No judgement though! That's just me! Love this simple weekly plan!! ❤

[@Clutterbug]

So glad you like it!

[@kotadawndragon]

I prefer a combo of the two vacation styles. A nice cabin with all the creature comforts in the great outdoors. Also, your routine sounds fabulous. I'm definitely going to have to try it!

[@Clutterbug]

Great idea!

[@juanitaglenn9042]

Yes! That is the compromise my husband and I have come to. He loves hotels and I feel claustrophobic in them, I love camping and it bores him. Cabin in the 'semi-wilderness' is a perfect fit👍

[@yul-annerichardson4413]

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[@MsStingFan]

Two main things: first, your routines are key for the second thing, allowing your husband and son to go backpacking on the weekend. Doing daily and weekly routines not only makes you feel good but allows your family not to feel guilty that they are not helping you around the house on the weekend. As for "backpacking" because that's what they did (not car camping or day hiking) but several days living out of your pack - good for your husband to plan and plan and plan. You want to "be prepared", not overpack, so that takes time to figure out what you need for food, shelter and water on your trip. Oh and the ever important: how to 💩. When my daughter was in middle school, me, and the 2 girl scout leaders took her and their 2 daughters on a 9 mile, 3 day backpacking trip to the Ozette Triangle in the Olympic National Forest in Washington State. We hiked 3 miles each day to pitch a tent to camp, made our breakfast/lunch/dinners and had to filter water at some point. The second night our campsite is closed in by the ocean high tide and there is no way out until low tide. Planning and timing is key. From the shore, we encountered sea lions, watched whales feeding, one girl got stung by hornets (had to administer 1st aid). We traveled over sand, climbed rocks, waded in tide pools, and swung on swings. Oh yes, shoveled holes and found slopes to go on (cause that's what girls have to do.) Since that trip, I have done car camping and our last Girl Scout outing was glamping in a Yurt. It's an experience I will never forget. Not sure I would want to do it again; getting too old and I like hotels too much.

[@helenebennie3961]

Previous Scout leader in Australia. I miss it.

[@MARGARITACRUZAMARO]

Oh yes and thank you so much for sharing your tips and tricks on how to stay organized because Lord knows I'm still trying to get organized after 22 years of living in this house

[@scrim8635]

You and me both!!😁

[@MARGARITACRUZAMARO]

@@scrim8635 LOL...I'm glad I'm not the only one... I'm finally purging all 3 of my kid's things from when they were toddlers, teenagers, and early adults... now they're 33, 31, and 29.

[@vilmawilson3931]

I grew up going camping but didnt realize the planning involved until I had a family of my own to take camping...my kids enjoy camping. Now we plan 1 hotel vacation and 1 camping trip max each year.

[@bethanyvalente1721]

This is going to be so helpful! I hate devoting Saturday’s to cleaning and not relaxing- thank you for this!!

[@robynw6307]

I "did" camping in my late teens and early 20s. I turned 63 today, and haven't been camping for decades. I have no intention of ever camping again. It was (sort of) fun then. But doesn't sound fun any more. I need my creature comforts now, and have for a long time. But I'm so glad the "boys" enjoyed their trip together, and I do hope they get to go more in the future.

[@DanielleSRussell]

I hope your daughters get a chance to go camping too. I don't camp anymore but would go in a heartbeat if I knew a kid who hadn't had a chance to have the same experiences. I prefer the cottage - because running water and less dirt in your bed, but there is something special about really being off the grid.

[@tinafrench2490]

I grew up camping with only what you can carry. So young, I carried the iron skillet in my backpack. That was all I could handle. Walked out our door Friday afternoon and didn't come back until Sunday night about dark. 😀 I adapted a routine from the Flylady: Mondays-Fridge and groceries. Tuesdays-bedroom and trash (trash pickup is Wed. Morning). Wed-Bathrooms. Thursdays-Floors and Livingroom. Fridays take laundry to laundry room and soak whites. Saturdays-Laundry. Sundays-"bless the house"

[@erinhancock31]

I went on a 4 day backpacking trip with a summer camp when I was 12. It was Amazing! It was in the desert, no tent, no pillow, practically starving. But it was so worth it! It was a lesson in being grateful for what you have and soooo much more.

[@crissydawn3073]

That is awesome memories for Milo I am sure he will always remember this special time with his dad. I love this for them.

[@sherihepworth8253]

I grew up knowing the little poem ‘This is the way we Wash our Clothes’ that outlined a different chore for each day. I tweaked it for our family but, yes, daily assigned chores makes good sense.

[@Clutterbug]

Love that!

[@Liveinpeace2580]

I recently started using a laundry pick up and delivery service once a week. I can never go back, 100% worth it

[@courtnez]

Thank you for the tips. Im not usually a routine person, but now that our house is mostly decluttered and 3 of 4 kids are in school, I feel like maybe its time to try a routine again. My main thing has been to 'improve the room' and never leave a room empty handed. Its helped immensely.

[@sally6187]

I always put off cleaning and laundry until the weekend because I worked outside my home. Grocery shopping was all I could handle during the week in addition to daily dishes. I was really tired at the end of a work day and then cooked dinner and cleaned the kitchen. I also had yard work and keeping up the car because I was a single mom and though my kids helped, it was really up to me to keep it all together. Not complaining, just saying it can be tough to get it all done during the week when the bulk of your day is spent outside your home. But even getting some chores done during the week, if not all, was better than having all of it to do on the weekend. 🙂

[@christinegrosh8271]

I have backpacked in my younger years and enjoyed it at that time. It isn’t for me now - we have a camper :). I do love the outdoors though. Thanks for sharing your weekly routine and how you free up your weekends!!

[@nancydanison3164]

Joe was creating some great memories with Milo, and hopefully Milo will someday do the same with his children. As I teenager I took many backpacking trips with my Girl Scout troop. I have always loved the outdoors. When I got married my husband and his family were more of a 5star resort kind of people. 2 years ago at the age of 58, I backpacked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, I hadn’t backpacked for 40+ years. It was the best 5 days of my life!

[@Clutterbug]

How awesome!

[@ellen3131]

I can't wait to get to the "keep up" part! Right now, I'm still decluttering with the bootcamp. Hope to finish withing the next 2 weeks. Then one more declutter round of things I wasn't sure about or things I missed. And then I can start keeping up, instead of starting and running around like a maniac.

[@amandaaldridge9889]

I grew up going camping with my family but usually we set up in state parks, not in the middle of nowhere. I guess I'm a half & half girl bc I love the wilderness but I also like knowing there's public restrooms, showers & convenience stores not too far away. PS, I rarely ever leave comments but I just wanted you to know that I absolutely love your channel & look forward to seeing your new posts every week! It's so nice to find genuine & positive content in a world filled with so much negativity these days ❤️

[@mrs.h8771]

Soak your strawberries in vinegar water , rinse,dry and store in glass . They won’t go moldy .

[@smitmor74]

And assuming the glass is airtight, they won't get all shriveled up, either!

[@lissaharre]

Daily maintenance makes such a difference in my home. I took me awhile to deal with the fact that my house was never going to be perfect but its always 15 mins away from being clean enough for company. Also I’m team camping. I love all 4 of my kids piled into our tent. I love waking up to my 1 year old sleeping in my pillow because she got cold and somehow maneuvered through all of the exhausted siblings to snuggle with me. Camping is exhausting but it’s also a family reset for us.

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks for sharing!

[@katieburgess6839]

It's wonderful to hear that Milo and Joe enjoyed their camping trip! Some of my favourite memories are of canoe-tripping in Algonquin park and on the Missinaibi River (north of Chapleau). Even when it was raining and cold, I always had such a feeling of accomplishment afterwards!

[@jenniferbriski567]

Being out in nature is very grounding/calming and helps improve not only physical health, but also mental health. Even for those who can't fathom sleeping outside - something as simple as a day hike with a picnic lunch helps.

[@simonegodwin7449]

What you described as your old weekend routine is my "I'm off for the summer holidays" routine. During termtime, my house gets very bad! Nobody else does it 😡 hubby wants a medal because he emptied the dishwasher! (Into the wrong places)

[@cherrywilson6267]

Mine washes 5 items out of 25 and I never hear the end of “I help with dishes” 🙄

[@simonegodwin7449]

@@cherrywilson6267 my husband has cerebral palsy, he struggles but not so much that he wouldn't be able to live independently so I makes me very annoyed

[@starglue8199]

I feel like there are two types of people too, those who were exposed to nature as children and those who weren't. I was not, and feel the same way as you on the inside but try to be brave and bold for my kids on the outside. I want them to grow up with that connection to the natural world. I feel just as proud of myself as I do for them when we go on adventures like that.🥰

[@tintalowyn6176]

We tidy like the queen is coming or my mother - best line ever!! 😂 I like the wilderness for an hour or two, so definitly team hotel.

[@amijavid3077]

I loveeeeee you. 🇮🇷. I also arrange everything like you, make lists and de clutter everything. Your videos were so helpful to me that now I never tell myself I'm a low energy hypothyroid. I give time to arrange everything in my life to make myself contented💗💓💗💓 This "10 minutes routine" has changed my life. I do it every morning before doing to work and every night before going to bed.

[@lacieroot]

Definitely I’d love both camping and hotel vacations. Thanks for the cleaning schedule I think my family will benefit from this a lot.

[@jackiebricker4117]

I love camping. Haven't gone for several years now. In 2018 I rented an off grind tiny home, had an outhouse and outdoor shower. To quote you Cass it was amaze balls. I remember when I first got there walking in the clearing around this cabin there were at least 2 dozen dragonflies flying around us. It was just me and my dog at the time there for a week. It was so quiet and peaceful. I was fully relaxed in a couple of days. Oh and the outdoor shower was the best. Only used 1L of water.

[@karisherry1012]

This was such a great video. I really loved the weekly routine idea. I am not quite that organized yet, but I am getting there!! So about the canoe camping.....we are those people! For 20 years we have portaged our way through Ontario and Michigan. Have your husband look into the Sand Lakes route near Wawa, Ontario. It's fabulous!

[@suzettedorning9113]

In my younger days, I and a group of friends went sailing to a remote island - no electricity, no running water, packed EVERYTHING in AND out. It was a glorious 3-day adventure! Now days I prefer a hotel, but I treasure that experience! Growing up my family went tent camping all the time and I have such fond memories of those experiences as well. Nothing like laying down in a canvas tent, hearing the ocean roaring over the sand dunes!

[@Sunflowers_and_sunshine]

I love both of those scenarios!! I've done both! I was in army cadets when I was 12 to 17 we did those kind of camping trips 50 Mile hikes canoeing and digging out our latrines bathrooms lol! As a girl I still loved it we hunted caught a rabbit ! Fished! Learned how to start fires without matches how to build shelters I taught my children too they loved it and now teach there children! We would also stay at 5 star hotels! Best of both worlds! But I love nature more! ❤️🙏 God bless your family love from Canada ❤️

[@tashamclean]

Awww such a great experience for dad to share. I was teary eyed listening to the story & sayn "awww" the whole time. I'm 50/50. I LOVE outdoors (hiking, kayaking, swimming, wading in a pond/lake, camping, ect) & searching for someone to do more of it with me. But I also am boogie with hotels i choose (oceanfront, air conditioning, cable, continental breakfast, pool, ect). Ha.

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

I like your routine! I’ve always had a sheets day, but just did the others as needed. We started out tent camping years ago, now we glamp camp😊. I avoid hotels as much as possible.

[@17topaz]

You are so honest and have an upbeat personality . Thank you for your tips and tricks . ❤️

[@sharamyers9686]

My son ( now 25) did a similar camping excursion with a group of friends to a wilderness in Colorado a couple of years ago. They bought their gear months in advance and tested all the equipment to the letter. They practiced backpacking, everything you can think of, before going. I thought they were crazy, but they had a great time. I think it’s a rite of passage or something 😆

[@claudiar4235]

My husband and his father did this more than once while living in Canada. He looks back at those camping trips as one of the highlights of his early childhood.

[@claudiar4235]

Thank you for the weekly routine spreadsheet-💕

[@kjoscrappinmama]

Fantastic routine! Definitely need to get more routine in my life! Especially in the summer! We get SO lazy! Then I spend ALL day Sunday doing laundry! Yuck!! What an awesome trip Joe and Milo took together! Making amazing memories! My camping started with a tent, progressed to a pop up camper, and now a smaller hard side camper. We love it! Semi "glamping" really because I'm not about to dig a hole! My husband and his buddies usually go to an "island" (it's in Michigan, nothing tropical!) and although they can take a pontoon boat over with everything aboard, it's 100% primitive! Made a Home Depot "toilet", complete with seat! To go along with the shovel and TP "holder"!! NOPE!! Not for me!! LOL!! To each their own I suppose!!

[@Chaundradickinson]

Cas, ya gotta do grocery pickup. If you shop on line and pick up, you'll be running our world in a month. I usually start my grocery shopping pickup order a few days after my last shop. Then I add the items as they are needed. About 2 days before I want to pickup my order, I schedule the pick up and finalize the order. (Walmart allows you to add to your order up to a few hours prior to pick up) Your charge is finalized after pick up. (Walmart also notifies you of accept/decline substitutions) Thanks for all you do.

[@jackiebowen6239]

ABSOLUTELY agree 😀 an incredible time-saver. Walmart's app is so easy; been using it since 2019. It replaced my old grocery list.

[@Clutterbug]

One of the things I miss the most from living in New York was the grocery delivery. Now I'm back out in the outer rim and we don't have great grocery pickup/delivery options yet. But you are right ... it is awesome!

[@Angebaby1237]

I love your routine printables. They’ve been inside my cupboard door for a few years. As a reminder to stay focused and do them! When I do do them…..the week goes very smoothly!! Resort/SPA/ hotel are keywords in vacay research!! LOL

[@KathyBecklin]

I used to love backpacking…but always drew the line at at least having a campground with an outhouse…preferably a toilet and hot water for a shower! There is something miraculous about getting into nature. Even shorter hikes like I do now are inspiring!

[@Clutterbug]

Thanks for sharing!

[@swrigley9861]

Before we had kids, my husband and I backpacked a lot. I actually loved it! My oldest (16) went for the first time earlier this month and enjoyed it. My husband and I are old enough that we have a hard time sleeping on hard ground anymore though so we got a travel trailer a couple years ago. (We do also enjoy staying in condos for most of our vacations though. Soft beds and a swimming pool! 😁)

[@jennyhood8976]

I grew up doing backwoods camping and canoe trips! These are memories to last a lifetime. I take my kids camping now. This summer was gifted one of my parents old canoes, which my daughter helped my dad restore as a summer project. It's not so weird and ick-y if you grow up with it, I guess. What I do find kind of ick-y is sleeping in a hotel bed hundreds of other people have slept in with scratchy sheets and not my own blanket. Hotels around 3rd place to my own bed or none at all. To each their own. I'm so happy for Joe and Milo... totally understand why you are so proud!

[@Clutterbug]

:)

[@amberinman4789]

I used to lead backing camps for teenagers when I was a young adult, and I LOVED it. My husband and I just had our last kid, and I can’t wait to get back to it!!

[@gbeez2303]

Dear CAS!!.I REALLY HOPE YOU READ THIS.. as a kid..my mom could never find time to spend with us.. she was either busy cooking or cleaning.. I promised I would not br like that when I became a mom.. but two years into parenthood.. I was STRUGGLING to break from the smae routine.. After ur weekly cleaning routine video.. I dove right in..made a chore list and tried adhere to it.. and although I'm not all there yet.. yesterday was the FIRTS WEEKEND I actually chilled with my two year old.. ❤️❤️❤️ without feel overburdened with all the stuff I had to do.. I told myself.. there's a time alloted for all that.. and I nearly cried!!! THANK YOUU!! I hope u know how much you hv helped me!! and my two year old..who got a lot of mommy time.. I love you

[@Thecozylittlehollow]

Fantastic! This is close to what I do in my house weekly. I love having the weekends free of cleaning rooms. I don’t do laundry on the weekend, though. I’ve been able to space it only on the weekdays. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@macprincess2]

Please share your laundry routine!!

[@Thecozylittlehollow]

@@macprincess2 Sure! There are 4 of us for reference. I put the load in right after I wake up so I have time to wash/dry/fold/put away the same day. Monday: towels and underwear Tuesday: darks/jeans Wednesday: sheets and blankets Thursday: more towels or whatever needs washed (bath mats, comforters, or bulky things) Friday: permeant press and hand wash. ☺️

[@TimesWithTammy]

You are THE most entertaining person EVERRR!!! You have such a bright personality!! You can literally talk about anything and it would be engaging!! Thank you for sharing YOU with us! Being so real and open with us is what really sets you apart from the millions! 😍😍😍🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Sincerely, A Grateful Subscriber 🙏🏾 ❤️ God bless you Cass.

[@Clutterbug]

You're so welcome!

[@yellowdotje6278]

Thank you so much for this, lovely. I NEED to do this..... As for the camping, it must have been a great father-sun time. When my daughter was 10, we went on a small roadtrip while mooving to another country. She said she absolutely wanted to sleep in a tent, So I inested in all kinds of things and we stayed on a camping in France...... for 1 night....... `Mum, I am not a tent person, I hate the buggs....... So the rest of the time we stayed over night in a hotel or B&B.....(thankfully 😂).

[@nicolerehmert7964]

Girl I GENUINELY ***LOVE*** you and your personality and your page. You have a gift for teaching us tangibly helpful tips/ skills and being so personal.

[@redsloane9905]

That's a big NOPE from me! My idea of camping is calling room service! Grew up rural and had enough of bugs etc! Kudos to Milo....sounds like he had an awesome time, and what a great thing to spend time with his dad. That is a gorgeous area, have driven through it....but very remote!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I've been a Flybaby since 2000 and I love watching your videos because even though we are on different routine schedules, you reinforce Flylady habits in my brain. I NEVER clean my house and it's the routines that make that happen. Thank you! Love your channel!

[@Clutterbug]

I'm so glad!

[@mainecoonmomma3]

Awesome video!!!! You look beautiful in that blouse - gorgeous color!!! Love that you said "weekends are meant for relaxing!" I needed to hear this!! Well....I'm with you girlie - hotel please!! 🙋‍♀ That is so awesome about your husband and son camping though! I would be incredibly proud too!

[@BG-ep1bm]

My husband and 6 buddies did the same type of trip for 6 nights in northern Sk. Yikes! I prayed a lot and was happy to see hubby home again.

[@michellewelling9074]

Love the clean routine....going to try! I want my free weekends. 👍🏻 Go Milo!! Sounds like you had a great adventure ☺️. So cool. 😎

[@shirleygermain5707]

Camping was fun. Loved the fresh air, peace, quiet, and just the sounds of nature, all while smelling like a campfire. The best!

[@budoneof15]

This sounds great for stay at home jobs. But how would you do this if you worked full time? I really agree with weekly jobs. When I come home from work it’s all I can do to get dinner made and cleaned up. Love your channel

[@kathyorourke9273]

She does work! She has a KZbin channel and does consulting work. To say nothing of her tv work.

[@lxraycatmaui2884]

I agree. After work I'm exhausted.

[@username00009]

@@kathyorourke9273 her type of work is under her control - Cass can schedule things to allow herself time to grocery shop during the day, give herself time to clean during lunch, etc. not everyone has that same type of flexibility.

[@username00009]

Evelyn, if your clothes washer has a delay start it is a game changer. Try doing one load of laundry a day by putting the clothes, towels, etc. in before bed, setting it to run in the morning so it’s finishing as you wake up, and then you put everything in the dryer so you can fold or put things away before you leave for work. Little tricks like that make all the difference.

[@curious1366]

My thoughts exactly. I wish someone would make a schedule for working people. There is no way I could do laundry every day! And as an instructor, I have papers to grade and lectures to prepare when I get home.

[@5rgyyuyrgg]

I didn't know how or where to start, when it came to getting my apartment unit extremely clean. Until we had a yearly apartment units inspection, which consist of checking to make sure our apartment units are not in need of repairs, and to check to see our units cleanliness. Since the inspection, I have been doing an excellent job keeping my apartment unit clean. And for the first time, I'm not overwhelmed when it come to trying to keep my apartment unit clean. It feel great! being able to lightly clean once a week, and tidying up on other days. It also feel great not having to fully clean up.

[@katia_g213]

Do I have a house? No. Am I watching? Yes! 😂❤️

[@gretchenkelly1136]

Love hearing kids enjoying the outdoors. My family loves to camp and fish. It makes great memories.

[@lyric8529]

Omgoodness I am SO glad that I stayed till the end! I want to hug you, this had me cracking up!!! I personally think your husband and son's trip sounds AMAZING!! This is something I imagine both of them will remember for the rest of their life and it makes me teary and my heart swell just thinking about it. I hope they get to go on many more adventures like this. (I mean, they may as well since hubby spent all that time researching and buying all this cool equipment 😉) BUT as much as I LOVE nature and a good adventure, I, kinda like you, am not crazy about the whole shovel & a hole accommodations. 😦😂 (that is one of the things I like best about my RV, a 🚽😉) I bet the views they experienced though were epic! (& no neighbors!!!!) Thank you so much for sharing this. 🤗💙⛺️🛶

[@joanjohnson7186]

I used to wait until Saturday to "clean". And i mean deep clean, plus laundry...Now I tidy every day---I always make sure my kitchen is clean before I go to bed. Im still working on the laundry though. I try not to wait until Saturday and wash a few throughout the week but it still seems I have several loads to wash on Saturday. Now Sunday I can relax (after my couponing trip) and not kill myself trying to finish up the housework---but i do tidy every day to keep it looking good.

[@ncgatorlady]

Thanks for sharing this one! I’m moving into a new home soon, and am excited to start fresh! That means keeping things nice and tidy. A weekly routine like this would be great to keep my weekends free. When my daughters were younger, we would spend our Saturdays cleaning. We would turn up the music and start picking up and everyone got busy on a chore. I don’t have that same routine in place for my sons. Friday evenings when they come home after school would be a perfect time! Everyone is in a good mood on Fridays, right?? Lol! 😂 I can camp out in any type of location because I do like camping. Although given the choice, I’d totally choose a hotel on the beach as my vacation spot, over a camping trip any day!! 😂

[@heatherschrader9043]

You are hilarious! Who DOESN'T stay til the end? Thanks for the great perspective. Love the love in you face when you're talking about how proud you are of Milo!

[@Clutterbug]

Glad you like it!

[@nukhetozmen]

Making snacking a daily routine for children will cause them to fight obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, alzheimer’s when they get older 💕

[@mffmoniz2948]

I'm trying to "steal" minutes during the week to tidy some things and do some small tasks. It frees up time in the weekend that I can use for bigger tasks and for FREE time. This works better with some declutter and getting "homes" for most stuff.

[@liarossi123]

I’m team hotel!!! Although I own a camper with a fireplace and air conditioning because I do love the Adirondacks and lakes in Upstate NY.

[@oatssettle846]

I have done that. With a canoe on our heads, and with a 60 pound backpack too. It was rough, it was a survival course. I survived!!! I am sure it all went well, and the beauty is unmatched❣

[@Clutterbug]

:)

[@sarahashley13]

We love planning wilderness trips like that and then booking a fancy hotel for two nights at the end to get a comfy bed and a hot shower. It's like the best of both worlds! You could meet them at the hotel part!

[@eraber6738]

I grew up camping with my family (in varying degrees of wilderness or civilization)! I miss it and am not sure if we will try to camp with our own children someday. But I was also the kid that loved staying in hotels, especially if they had a pool. Best of both worlds. Congrats to Joe and Milo--they were brave to go this year, with horrendous mosquitoes!

[@dickietalmage7918]

You always cheer me up! I get a lot of ideas and inspiration from you. Thank you. My Aunt Floy had a weekly routine. I am 70 and just realizing how wonderful it was and she was so sweet.

[@adventuresofginaandjoe3122]

Binge watching all your videos, youre a gem! I finally found a channel that’s actually realistic/helpful, entertaining, straight to the point, and funny. Love your kind personality and your helpful content. As a new mom and new homeowner I watch you every day to get motivated! I struggled with being organized and learned to change my mindset that I can be with simple habits. I’m a butterfly. My life is getting in order and organized without the overwhelm in baby steps thanks to your advice and approach. Already started your weekly cleaning/meal prep idea. Thank you Cass ❤

[@christianegrimard6555]

I like both, but camping and wilderness give the feeling of liberty and the proof that your are able to cope with everything…as a teenager I loved it a lot …I know difficult to understand… it’s an expérience you have to do it to understand ❤and I love a tidy house also so thank’s for the routine!

[@jhwilliams6550]

I’m a camper girl. I have my bathroom and can be outside in my chair and just chill while hubby and the kids do the hiking. Food cooked outside over a fire tastes amazing or maybe it’s better because it’s my vacation from cooking.

[@AbiKriss]

I just have to say...I watched this while working so only had the captions on...I could still SOOO here you say 'say what' in my head. I lol'd and my coworkers gawked 😊I love you, Cas!! You make me smile! Thanks for sharing your life with us🥰

[@theoldaccountthatiusedtous6767]

It's so easy to keep your house tidy when you're camping. Before you take your tent down, but after you've taken your stuff out of it, you just pick it up and dump out any dirt.

[@beckyfragoso9337]

Thank you for your simple tips on keeping the home tidy, I will try this. 👍💗 Love to hear your husband and son enjoyed a special time together camping... memories that will never be forgotten ❤️

[@sharontesi4273]

When I graduated from college, I went canoeing (camping, too) with some friends on the Shenandoah River for 5 days. I've never been since and have absolutely no desire to do so-- I'm definitely Team Hotel 🤣

[@leonakofoed289]

Went backpacking a lot with my kiddos, such great memories. Now I won’t go anywhere without my RV. Time and season for all things.

[@Clutterbug]

Definitely.

[@lanabanana6849]

I'm so proud of your son! thank you for wonderful tips. So great to have real man role model so boys can learn the behavior. Great for 2 of them binding in this "wilderness" way