Our Couch Drama 😳 CLEAN UP WITH ME!

[@gretchenshafer8087]

Sounds like Emily has been a huge help to you and your family! She seems so sweet and I'm glad that you found her! Thanks for letting us tag along as you clean!

[@pennihairston4907]

Good morning. When my husband and I purchased our house and some areas had carpet, that's the first thing we would tell our children to take your shoes off at the door. That's what saved our carpet, and whenever we had family or friends coming over, we had shoe covers for them right at the door. I didn't like anyone walking on my floors without a shoe cover or shoes off because they were bringing in whatever they walked on outside.

[@EPE70]

No shoes on feet in my home.

[@berthabrooks3835]

My daughter is that way, no shoes 👞 allowed. She does provide clean socks 🧦 for her guests and family members.

[@kristindiglio2506]

Same in my house, no shoes! What we do is keep some $1cheap flipflops/slides in a basket near the door they’re unisex and easily worn by many sizes and guests have the option to wear those!

[@berthabrooks3835]

@@kristindiglio2506 Great idea! I will give this information to my daughter.

[@jow.2450]

How slippery are the shoe covers? I’m having some floors redone Friday. Will need shoe covers for the day.

[@lindawatson3356]

I've had a Hoover steam cleaner for at least 25 years and it still works. Have also always had their vacuums.

[@jessicawilkins7139]

We live in the country we used a 'tree bag" for 2 years now. I also end up storing other Christmas stuff in there and have had no issues ❤️

[@clairebattersby6340]

In the UK we call all types of vacuum cleaners hoovers.

[@marystrange3539]

I have that same bag. I’ve had it 8 years and it’s still going strong!

[@tamerastewart484]

Would love to find someone like your Emily. We are raising our two young grandsons. It’s a lot harder the second time around!

[@loreanschaffer2604]

Sarah I'm so sorry that that Couch has and is giving you so much grief. And as far as putting all your Christmas stuff in with the Tree. I would have probably put the Stockings in a separate bag and then put it in with the Tree. Hopefully When the tree is put in Storage the branches will not trash the Stockings. Anyhow you did a bang up job of Putting that Tree in that large Tree Bag Kudos to you.

[@angiecreech-collier7000]

We live on a small farm and whoever lived here before put carpet in the living and bedroom. Big mistake when you live out in the country. We haven’t replaced it YET but will soon. My husband carries mud in everyday! I mop and clean my carpets often.

[@OurTribeofMany]

The new house will not have much carpet.

[@kaylapilon1447]

The best clean for light carpets is hot water and Tide Landry soap.

[@shelly8387]

Farm plus carpet plus lots of kids equals stress. Get rid of the carpet and replace it with something easy to clean.

[@mariakoufalis1487]

Seriously..lol..

[@OurTribeofMany]

In the new house we will not have much carpet.

[@nancymarie7749]

Agree

[@ireneferrante2313]

We splurged on a Christmas tree bag with wheels! Has made it so much easier to handle the Christmas things.

[@ameliaday6194]

Hoping shoes off at the door helps saves you from extra cleaning because we know you have enough things to do. Very thankful my kids respect the no shoes rule.

[@GJahnTX]

I got a tree bag this year too. The new tree I bought (9 ft) came in a box so small I couldn't believe it. So.. the bag. I love it. Didn't have to squash the limbs up as much and lots of room. I didn't put anything else in mine, but I don't see why it would be any problem to put the items you did in the bag.

[@marieneu264]

I NEED that Hoover!!! Great ad lol! Never thought I’d be excited or grateful about an ad on KZbin, but I definitely am today! Looking into buying one now.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Love it!!

[@christagriffith66]

Buy wrapping paper on clearance after Christmas. Paper rolls store perfectly in tree bags.

[@connihudson1578]

I hope your farm turns into a family compound as your kids grow and have families! 🥰

[@jo-anndendekker1318]

Make cleaning the stairs easier by starting at top and working your way down

[@OurTribeofMany]

Good idea!

[@christinewordley4570]

Peace is growing so fast and getting more cute and more beautiful every day ❤❤

[@KAStodgell]

Couch space is so important! Thank goodness you had it to suck on.

[@julien2912]

to be sick on?

[@ritzyrare8205]

No shoes inside is a great way to maintain a cleaner house!

[@onelovebug22]

Sarah, I live vicariously through you and your family. I was only able to have one healthy, live baby but my heart has always wanted more. I love your ideas on canning, decorating, designing etc! I can’t wait to follow the journey of your new home being built too.

[@cassystreet3082]

I love in Canada and it is customary to remove your shoes. If you want to wear shoes inside there are slippers or shoes designated just for that purpose to never go outside. I always found it very odd that Americans leave their shoes on I have a hard enough time keeping floors clean when we remove shoes I couldn't imagine the mess if they stayed on.

[@emilygardner]

In the last couple of years, I've switched to this and am loving it. It's just not our culture to take shoes off, but I do think it's better to take them off for so many reasons.

[@cindyborden686]

Another Canadian. No one wears outdoor shoes here. Also found it weird when we had a house in Florida and visitors never removed their shoes. Floors were always dirty and I spent cleaning.

[@weezie422]

We take our shoes off in the house and I am American 😊

[@OurTribeofMany]

The kids do take their shoes off....this just was a mistake!

[@adeleetherton2665]

Good job.. but... it would be better to put the top of the tree first, cuz when you take it out... you would have the stand, and each piece in order! The way you stored it, you will need to take all the pieces out and find the bottom to start! Good job though!!

[@melinaz3385]

Sarah, did you see how much space is under your stairs?!! I mean, lots of space, it's walled in right? How about someone make a door and you use the space under the staircase as holiday storage?

[@OurTribeofMany]

Under the upstairs stairs are stairs to the basement and there is a small storage under them.

[@Martipenny]

Tip about cleaning g stairs, always start at the top😊

[@OurTribeofMany]

Good tip!

[@pattyberghahn2789]

I am guessing you got it from NFM. If so, keep on top of them. They pulled that with my sister. It took them calling for like 6 months before NFM admitted the correct table was in stock and they came to switch it out. My sister called every week to check on it...and the only reason they got the correct table is that we saw it in a sales ad.

[@debbygregurich543]

Yes I would make a new rule , No Shoes on in Hpuse😉

[@OurTribeofMany]

It is a rule.....that was broken this time 😂

[@stephaniemccollum8019]

I think God sent you Emily because he knew you needed some help! Such a blessing. I finally changed from Bissell to Hoover spot cleaner and also the upright carpet cleaner. Never been happier! Everything pops off so you can keep the cleaner looking brand knew! My Hoover has a heating element and the carpets are dry in 30 minutes! Amazing!

[@OurTribeofMany]

That is awesome!

[@jacquelinetennant5049]

I put all Christmas in the Christmas tree bag if it'll fit. Why not.

[@symphonyinD]

I’m so proud of myself now that I can name all the kids correctly in the intro photo! 😊

[@aussiegardener1773]

well done

[@paulineclarke5388]

You might find it better Sarah to start at the top of the stairs and work your way down that way you are not kneeling on wet carpet ❤

[@OurTribeofMany]

Good idea!!

[@joflicker8944]

Yup...thats what my mom did..top down.😊

[@vw8856]

Build a little storage spot under the stairs in the farm house. That big ol red bag might fit. :)

[@mariannedeering5520]

Yes - bring family living close to family back!!! I loved weekend dinners/cookouts together.

[@LollieMouse]

Furniture geek here...is that the Softlines Pista sectional in Splendor Chestnut? Told you I was a geek. ☺

[@OurTribeofMany]

No....It is the Durango from Furniture Row.

[@sherij7330]

I love my tree bag! Much easier to put it away versus the box..

[@stephaniek2998]

Thank you again for all your videos! I think I watch every one. And I can totally relate with the "couch stress" you were talking about.

[@janetshepherd9062]

Love the hat! Also the cute little toys on the stairs, so real!! I would love living in a family compound. The Christmas tree bag is an awesome idea!! Love the “precious” couch saga.

[@JH-pg8jh]

Run some clean water through your rug scrubber hose before you put it away or it will get stinky

[@OurTribeofMany]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Weesie08]

I love my Christmas tree bag. I add my wrapping paper because it’s long enough to hold the paper rolls. When necessary I securely wrap items that I add to my tree bag to avoid damage or unnecessary wrinkles. Truly helps and reduces the need to even more storage containers. Love you all!

[@OurTribeofMany]

Great tip!

[@EmJang7]

We use this carpet cleaner! We have 4 little kids, #5 otw. And we use it at least once a week but sometimes daily! We haven't used our full size carpet cleaner but once or twice for rugs in a year!

[@OurTribeofMany]

Awesome!

[@COEXIST-ny4db]

Sarah... Beings you really like that couch so much.... If you anticipate you might have a place to utilize the WRONG COUCH you have at the farm house in there new house you're planning to build..... On the day they're supposed to deliver the new couch, you might give that company a call and ask them how much they're willing to discount the couch you have at the farm house. Often, they're willing to highly discount something rather than have to pick it up to bring back to the store and sell as a used couch at a discount anyway. Ive seen friends get as much as 50% off. Definitely making it worth their while! (ESPECIALLY beings they so often quit making these things we love, and you're no longer to get that exact one again. We just had it happen with my dad's Absolute ALL TIME FAVORITE recliner when we went to purchase a matching one for my mother. So we had to special ordered / special made from the same company, all to have it NOT BE THE SAME IN ANY WAY after all the waiting time and money! Darn it anyway!!!) Thanks again for sharing your life with us! We really enjoy watching your family!! So glad you're all feeling better!!!

[@cindyperdue27]

I have thoroughly enjoyed your channel. Once you build your house, what are you going to do with your farmhouse? Is it there for your older children to move into once they get of age or is it just an investment for y'all?

[@kathyflynn3634]

If you push the branches together, they take up less room.

[@VickiTheCraftAttic]

Very interesting folding technique on the bath towels. I have that exact same tree collar, I love it!!

[@LauraS1104]

So funny you say that because we got a Hoover for our wedding shower almost 15 years ago. It was junk lol. We will never buy a Hoover vacuum again 😂😂. We may try the carpet cleaner at some point though lol

[@OurTribeofMany]

Ooops....sorry!

[@LauraS1104]

@@OurTribeofMany it’s funny though how some brands don’t work for everyone 😂

[@myrtisallotey8928]

They are not the same as the old ones.

[@LauraS1104]

@@myrtisallotey8928 that is true. Nothing is made the same anymore 😞

[@delindawilliams3935]

It's nice and a blessing to have good help. I love the couch and that color. Peace is growing so fast. She's such a cutie. ❤ Seeing Tory, it's as if Josephine didn't leave.😊😊

[@kimmyjo52]

That was a cool video! It was so strange to see you without the family!! I'm glad you had a productive day! I have a little hoover spot cleaner but I haven't used it yet! You inspired me to bring it out!

[@mrs.marshajohnson7431]

We have Kirby vacuums. Very durable

[@judyczyz1297]

Your college helper seems like a really nice lady. She seems to really enjoy the children.

[@annlee368]

They just announced today that egg prices are going down Feb 6

[@lindastrous5243]

Fun video. Thanks. Congratulations on the new book delivery.

[@joyces.9021]

Love the tree bag idea! And congratulations on not losing any socks when you folded the laundry.👌

[@darlenelamountain2831]

a great rug cleaner is FOLEX you can get it at LOWES...

[@sreidy96]

I love the couch! Can you let us know where it's from?

[@sarakeith5480]

It looks like you got a a lot of stuff accomplished at your farm house!! I like the Hoover cleaner sounds like a good one!! My parents had a Hoover vaccum cleaner lasted for many years did a great job!! I always enjoy your stories!! That tree bag is great!! Happy Wednesday to you Sarah!! I always love seeing sweet Nessa too!!

[@loriarnold4855]

Loved watching you fold the laundry! My girls are grown now and I miss folding little clothes as they come out of the dryer.,

[@melaniev4390]

Is it rude to ask what brand the couch is? We have a terrible time with couches! We are so hard on stuff. I'm ready to buy something that would hold up better.

[@OurTribeofMany]

It is called The Durango from Furniture Row

[@MrsPink64]

We love our Hoover. The hardest part is getting started! 😂

[@brandymayfield5257]

Mrs. Sarah don’t worry about what people think about you. I really love you & Mr. Solo. you are a wonderful mom ,Christian lady & amazing Christian KZbinr.

[@CarolineDiana11]

I love your couches! Where are they from?

[@RV-there-Yet]

Micah just makes me happy~ something about that guy...he's so a well-rounded; intelligent, handsome, funny, kind, strong- & I'm sure the list goes on for those who really know him. My perspective is quite limited, yet he's clearly an exceptional human, imho. Wow~ nice find on the tree bag, & I had no idea either. Brilliant to put everything in one bag too. Love that.

[@bbundy4183]

Morning Sarah. Happy New Year. I have been on KZbin timeout, 😂. I miss watching you and the family. I’m amazed at how time is flying and how the children have grown. You and Solo are raising beautiful, well rounded children; God bless. Congrats on the new farm house. Love the couch, where did you purchase? I will be catching up on your channel today. Have a great day.❤️

[@saleemahfareed4790]

Thanks for sharing I enjoy the couch story thanks for sharing 😊

[@queenbear4581]

You brought the best helper with you.

[@joanntessel1026]

Sarah I pray for u all here in New York ! 😇 I’m a 69 yr old widow suffering with lip edema can u please pray for me ? Hope all is well with u all! 😇❤️

[@brandi_w]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@felecia8559]

🙏🙏🙏

[@OurTribeofMany]

Lord, I pray you heal JoAnn. Relieve her symptoms. Amen.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Yes! Prayed for you.

[@joanntessel1026]

@@OurTribeofMany u r the sweetest n kindness person ! Luv from New York 😇❤️ Thk u

[@therealmekk]

It’s not even 8:30 in the morning & I’m crying watching this, is it PMS or me missing my mom? Whatever it is I love your family.

[@bethannslusser4254]

Love the hat Sarah! I don’t know how you get everything done! Couch is awesome!

[@Barbara-pz8ky]

Sarah you are such a serving woman…many moms when they get “free time” would got get coffee and shop….not you , you clean and do laundry…yes we are a “remove shoes home “ too…it makes a difference in cleaning and preserving carpets etc.

[@OurTribeofMany]

I guess I would too but I don't like coffee or shopping 😂

[@venusgal2706]

I am sure you hear it a lot, but just want to say you have a beautiful family. Big families and together time even while doing chores have dwindled but it is how I grew up. I miss it. We still have a fairly large extended family but only get together a few times a year if lucky because as time goes on, each has their own extended family and people move, etc. and life and jobs interfere. You aren't to the point yet where there are grandkids and children having left the nest so enjoy every moment. With such a big family you will still have it but it does change and evolve of course as you know.

[@nancymarie7749]

When are you going to hire someone to till up a huge garden spot, on your new property

[@cookingmyway854]

Good morning 🙏🏽 that Christmas 🎄 bag is a great way to storage all the items n one place all together ❤️.

[@lisascott4314]

You really cleaned up! Love your hat an hair

[@vanessadobbins6885]

Good job as always Sarah👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽with or without help, you get it done!!!! God bless you, Solo and your beautiful tribe of many🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@emilyb5106]

My family got sucked into buying a Rainbow vacuum 😂 I didn’t know Hoover ever did door to door sales like that

[@OurTribeofMany]

I guess that was the only way to buy them at one time.

[@kathywolf6925]

Sarah... You should be a story teller the "Saga of the Couch"I loved it 😁. I always watch and Love it every time. God Bless Your beautiful Family..Love from Kansas..I am a empty nester but ordered your book I am so EXCITED to get it!!!!!!😍

[@OurTribeofMany]

Awesome! Thanks for ordering our book.

[@familypryorities5977]

Nothing to do with the product you have there it's nice 😊 but I've always thought 💭 you should have a Bissell crosswave! Would be perfect for you makes for less work on all floors ☺️

[@familypryorities5977]

Also I have that Christmas tree bag I also put extra decorations in it works great 👍

[@Shawnabeers78]

Love the Christmas tree bag. I got one last year for the first time and wondered why I hadn’t gotten one sooner. My kids joke around and say it looks like a body bag and that we have Santa stuffed in there lol.

[@OurTribeofMany]

😂

[@AHL2018]

I hear Sarah out of breath and immediately think “could another baby be on the way?!” 😄❤️. Thanks for sharing todays vlog!

[@joanntessel1026]

Maybe cause she said she always wanted 12!

[@annetomlinson9983]

I thought the same thing.

[@tammyhawk7917]

Me to

[@OurTribeofMany]

No....just out of shape!😂

[@myimperfectlifewyattfamily1079]

I thought the same thing

[@faithlikecaleb]

I'm in California so I get to start my day with thanksgiving to the LORD...and then joy from your spirit and your BEAUTIFUL family because I watch your early morning video drops. Sarah, Thank you for being so faithful! Love you guys! Bethany 😊

[@BJ-bc7sl]

It’s a really nice couch. What brand couch is it?

[@bequetta]

I think all parents from the 60’s and 70’s got pulled into buying a Hoover🤦🏿‍♀️🤣. That was the only vacuum I knew growing up🤷🏿‍♀️🤣

[@boxerloverkz812]

Or Kirby. Everyone in my family had a Kirby. Worked great but big and heavy.

[@queziawhalen762]

That bottom of the tree thing is called a collar lol

[@groovyvintage9973]

I am sorry to keep asking but, can you please tell me where you got the couch? I love it!

[@OurTribeofMany]

The “Durango”, I think, at Furniture Row.

[@maryn8838]

I love that couch! We have two regular couches from that line thanks to your recommendation.

[@addriennep1449]

Where is the couch from?

[@OurTribeofMany]

At Furniture Row. The name of the couch is "Durango" I think.

[@addriennep1449]

Thank you!

[@maryn8838]

@@OurTribeofMany The store is furniture row/denver mattress company. The line is called Durango. It’s a really great line of leather couches.

[@OurTribeofMany]

@@maryn8838 yes... that was a typo but you said it correctly!

[@cadejawilson925]

My Christmas tree is still up as well, and it’s nowhere near as big as y’all’s but I’ve been procrastinating on taking it down. I know it wasn’t easy for yah but this just gave me the motivation to take mine down lol so thank you❤

[@alyciaosante5492]

Hi Sarah! Your hair looks darker, love it! Sending warm wishes from TN!

[@cindyfreshour1484]

Shoe polish works great on leather couches. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. I always feel blessed when I watch you.

[@jessicapowell8912]

Hi Sarah, I’m wondering f what kind of camera you’re using now because the videos seem more blurry lately. It seems to take a while to focus sometimes.

[@aherna224]

Ur girls curls 😩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I want them 😂

[@dawnkrenz9266]

I just put that tree bag on my wish list (no spend January)! Thank you for sharing! We might get two! 🎄🎄

[@OurTribeofMany]

Love it!!

[@mollygoebel6152]

I really enjoy your videos! Thanks for your content 😊 I was wondering where you got your couch you love? I've been searching for a couch like this for a while.

[@OurTribeofMany]

We got our couch from Furniture Row and it is The Durango.

[@mollygoebel6152]

@@OurTribeofMany thank you so much for responding! I'll check it out 😃

[@kimmyjo52]

Cute beanie Sara!!

[@soniadaniel6295]

The couch saga

[@gladysadams7203]

Love your videos. You show your real life. Kids interrupting ,messy house noise lol

[@krisboyst6362]

It's great to have someone to take care of the children while you are having to do extra chores!!!

[@keenahockey9682]

I had covid over Christmas I still feel like I haven't fully recovered from it as yet 😕 K from UK 🇬🇧 xxxxx

[@OurTribeofMany]

🥲

[@10KidsandAGarage]

Your hair looks amazing. Thanks for sharing, I know how nice it is to get a break and get things done.

[@LargeFamilyHomestead]

I feel more motivated just watching you, except I got nothing done while viewing...lol. still, so happy you have help and can get your jobs done. Way to go.

[@TMac70]

I love this family puts a smile on my face when I see a notification got a new vlog 😁

[@OurTribeofMany]

Yay! Thank you!