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@terribrannan14273 ай бұрын
I’ve been using Fly Lady for about 2 years. It’s been helpful, but I have a schedule that changes from week to week, so I’ve had to modify it. I still have trouble with consistence. You’ve inspired me to get up earlier and really work to stick with a morning routine.
@reallifewithali3 ай бұрын
@@terribrannan1427 It’s so hard to stay consistent. Believe me! I would like to do better, too. ❤️
@StevenSmith-p7q8 ай бұрын
Love your honesty and directness. I love doing laundry. For years I didn't have a washer/dryer and had to go to laundromats. I carried laundry down 5 flights of stairs and walked a few blocks to the laundromat. And then back up 5 flights of stairs. Now I have a washer/dryer in my house. I feel joy and gratitude every time I do laundry at home.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Oh wow, I would be grateful for that too! I remember living on the top floor of an apartment and having to go down to the basement to do laundry. But it was just me and my hubby so it wasn’t a big deal. My washer and dryer were in my basement in my old house and the rooms on the top floor. Now I LOVE having my washer and dryer right next to my bedroom. I definitely am grateful for that!
@mariaboivin18408 ай бұрын
Yes l did something similar…but l have never forgot that feeling to this day [and YOU are so right ] I’m 62 years old and love to do laundry and feel blessed that l still can♥️🇨🇦
@pathader48392 ай бұрын
When I was a child we didn't have a washer and dryer, my mother never took the laundry to the laundry place. So I borrowed the neighbors Little Red wagon and and pulled it several blocks to the Laundromat. Trying to pull the wagon and keep the mountain of clothes in a huge bag on top of the wagon and still drive it with high curbs on the corner was very challenging.😊 I asked my little friend if she would hold the bag of clothes while I pulled but she was embarrassed and wouldn't help. Well where there's a will there's a way. It was especially hard during the winter trying to get the wagon through the icy snow. Then she finally purchased some kind of a machine where you had to pull out all the wash clothes sopping wet and put it in the next section which was for rinse, then you had to slosh the clothes up and down in the water trying to rinse, and then it would spin. I don't know what kind of a machine it was but it was horrible. So yes I'm grateful for my washer and dryer.
@shirleygermain57078 ай бұрын
I have always been a cleaner, but I have my coffee before anything gets done. My mornings are mine, and I get outside, weather permitting, to get my sun and coffee in before I start my day.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
That is great! If I could get myself up early I’d get outside too. Except it would be dark since I have a high schooler who leaves pretty early!
@marilyndietzman-vx5ts6 ай бұрын
Definitely coffee.
@rmf48 ай бұрын
If I am at home for the day, not working, I start in the kitchen and then tidy up as best as I can. Thank you for helping Mira in her scrapbooking room.❤
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Thanks! The kitchen is the center of our homes, right?! I hate having a messy kitchen.
@bonniewinninger48968 ай бұрын
I am going to try as much of the “Flylady” routine as I can. I have been disabled for 3 years and am dependent on a walker. So I will have to employ what I can. I used to hate doing laundry. Now although I don’t do my own laundry but just take it to a service. Even though it is clean, folded sanitized and put in bags, I still hate putting it away. How lazy is that?! I have enjoyed your videos, and am so happy I found you through Bonnie and Mira. actually, I am Mira’s secret ADHD twin who is also a disorganization specialist. I’m learning a lot from all three of you, and hope I can adapt these great ideas into my less than speed-driven lifestyle. Keep up your fine work! 😊 👍
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@CammyHell8 ай бұрын
I have been doing flylady for 18 years. Shes the best!! I’m so glad Bonnie led me to your channel
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Me too! ❤️
@nancylanderson80128 ай бұрын
Fly Lady was my first inspiration to get organized. One of my favorite ideas from her is "You can't clean clutter." And, another is "Swish and Swipe". I don't get dressed to shoes every morning and I don't make my bed every day. But there are many things like doing a load of laundry a day. So easy. Keeping your kitchen sink clean is a good one. Now I take little bits of inspiration from different people whom I like, like you. None of the programs are perfect for everyone. So I cafeteria shop KZbin and take what works from different people. I like practical advice and seeing regular people do things.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
“Cafeteria shop”…I love it! Yes, nothing is perfect for everyone. I love your mindset. ❤️
@kellypruitt23628 ай бұрын
Yes, vacuum lines ❤❤ I’m not a fan of emptying the dishwasher, but I love to load the dirty dishes. Another great video Ali and always look forward to the next❤❤
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Thanks! That’s funny you like loading dirty dishes. I would think it would be opposite!
@NewCreation61238 ай бұрын
My favorite Fly Lady tip is to shine my sink. When I clean my sink after I wash my dishes it is clean and shiny.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I love that one, too! I try doing it, but someone ALWAYS eats something after I’ve cleaned up and started the dishwasher. So there are always some dishes in the sink in the morning.
@angec99088 ай бұрын
I was helping a sick friend. She told me she vacuumed every day but it had been a few days. So while she was out I vacuumed and a just /knew/ she wanted to see those vac lines. It was the first thing she noticed when she came home
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
That’s so nice of you. Vacuum lines are the best! 😍
@janicebreuer31038 ай бұрын
Had to smile when I read "You can't clean clutter". This has been my mantra for years.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
It’s so true! ❤️
@tarigeorge61228 ай бұрын
I’ve moved my laundry upstairs. I have one machine that washes and drys. I love to be helpful so every two weeks I do laundry first a person who is unable to do hers without great difficulty. I try to keep up with my own laundry. I can improve this! I am so glad I discovered you, you have a way of motivating and encouraging me. Thank you again! ❤
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
That is so nice of you to do laundry for others! And a washer and dryer in one?! I want that! 😆
@tarigeorge61228 ай бұрын
@@reallifewithali I love mine! Takes a little more time but less space.
@FrogeniusW.G.7 ай бұрын
I like tidying and dislike cleaning the windows (not bc. of the cleaning but bc. of the putting everything in front of it (plants, decor etc.) away first). 😅 Love your voice btw! ❤ Hope your channel grows to the size it deserves. 😊
@reallifewithali7 ай бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@zerocasualteas8 ай бұрын
Love these, Ali! I learned about you from Bonnie! 🎉I love doing laundry every day! It’s the best!! ❤ I do sheets & towels on Mondays. Great tip about the dishwasher! I’m going to try emptying the dishwasher every morning! 😊
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🥰
@donnabrady65948 ай бұрын
I think a load of laundry a day works for large households, but I have a small one, so I do all the laundry in one day, and I pair that with cooking for the week, all on a Wednesday, usually. The two things pair well because I can get a lot of cooking done while the dryer is going. I appreciate your videos-- full of good ideas!
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I love that idea! Thanks!
@Mrs_B8 ай бұрын
I gave each family member their own dirty laundry basket, and then a common one for bed linen/towels/cloths and wool. It's so nice that they take responsibility for the washing themselves!
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Yes! I am working on teaching my younger kids to do their own laundry!
@dianepisarcik71854 ай бұрын
I hate cleaning the shower, but I started using a long handled scrubber and then rinse with the handle sprayer from the shower. Use an absorbent cleaning towel to dry. Or I don't always dry it after rinsing. I use the same handled scrubber for the tub too. Saves the bending over, etc.
@reallifewithali4 ай бұрын
@@dianepisarcik7185 Good idea!
@dianepisarcik71854 ай бұрын
Love the swish and swipe and how you rotate bathrooms!
@reallifewithali4 ай бұрын
@@dianepisarcik7185 Thanks!
@aerden26 ай бұрын
Mack from Midwest Magic Cleaning directed me here. Good channel!
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@ellenshaw50346 ай бұрын
Me too!
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
@@ellenshaw5034 Welcome! Thanks for being here.
@allisonmartin87178 ай бұрын
I don’t like to dust ~ at all! I do a variation of her morning routine and it has made such a difference in our home. Each morning I do a quick tidy thru the house, unload/load dishwasher from breakfast and lunch prep and start laundry. Each evening we do a 15 min tidy before bed and switch laundry. My robot vacuum is such a help with the floors. All these things together make the weekly cleaning day much easier.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I love it!
@dianawells13086 ай бұрын
Hi, just heard a shout out for your channel from Midwest Magic Cleaning! I love declutterring and cleaning videos. Looking forward to binge watching your channel and learning some new organizing ideas. These channels are an inspiration for me as I try to over come years of over consumption and not being able to say no to family clutter.
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
Welcome!! I'm glad you're here! And you aren't alone! You can do it!
@playingthemomgame8 ай бұрын
I love the swish and swipe idea! I am not familiar with flylady but I do love a fun name for things 😀
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Yes you do. Haha.
@DevonneAnonly8 ай бұрын
The fly lady system is made for me😅 daily routines and the zones. Been doing it all for about a year. I love it! I only do laundry ones a week, start on Saturday and might have a load or two left on Sunday. Only because I live alone/ have the kids every other week, so there isn’t enough laundry to do it every day. Even as a kid I went straight to the bathroom and then got dressed after waking up in the morning. Still doing that, but after a cup of coffee in bed😊. Never liked hanging out in my pyjamas obviously😅 I live in Norway and most people do not wear shoes indoors. So I wear my Birkenstocks for indoor use.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Norway! How cool. I’d love to visit one day.
@lovelyntonaviАй бұрын
Thanks for your teaching
@reallifewithaliАй бұрын
@@lovelyntonavi You’re welcome!
@dillinghamfamilyfarm64578 ай бұрын
I remember my mom doing fly lady probably 25 years ago! I've never researched it much personally, but I do: Make my bed, start and fold laundry, and unload the dishwasher every morning before I start homeschooling our kids. These things have made a huge difference in our home! We also do have and love our robot vac!!
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Love it!
@stephaniespear70538 ай бұрын
Fly lady has definitely been a bif influence in my life and I have to wear shoes all day long or i dont feel like I can be productive. Vacuum lines also make me swoon 😅 scrubbing dishes and toilets are my nemesis 😊
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I’m glad I’m not the only one who loves vacuum lines! 🤣
@hannahlewis16458 ай бұрын
Loved seeing you on Mira's and a beautiful mess
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@paulhetherington-s7c8 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your video! I don't care for cleaning the tub and behind toilet, as I have osteoporosis. Love to polish things, so satisfying😊
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate you watching. ❤
@vernabryant28948 ай бұрын
Years ago I came up with the idea of a Robot vacum cleaner.I called a big company and they told me I would have to build it myself which I couldnt.A year later someone came up with my idea.I love to clean floors and bathrooms.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Dang! You could have been a millionaire! 🤑
@cindycox94967 ай бұрын
Yes I've done a load of laundry every day for a few yrs now, it's so easier then a bunch of laundry. Ty for video I will follow it. My question I have two story home I end up clutter because bringing things up and down stairs how to not do that?
@reallifewithali7 ай бұрын
That’s a tough one! I struggle with that too. One idea is to set a timer for 2 minutes everyday to clear that spot.
@amandasnailtasticnails96578 ай бұрын
I get the dress to shoes. On my day off which is Sundays I use that day as my reset day. I find on days that I finally get dress and take my shower is a productive day. I’ll get dressed and take my shower then change out my waxed melts to get me motivated. I’d like to make Saturdays more motivating before I go into work. When I was growing up I never got around or started my day before 10. On Saturdays I’ll be awake way early in the morning but never really get ready for work until around noon or so. This summer I’d like to break this routine and start a new routine. Couple summers back I created a sleep schedule for me which currently I’ve fallen off from it which I also want to get back at it.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
It’s hard to get back into those habits you created. But once you get started, I bet you’ll get right back into them.
@melissajenkins79028 ай бұрын
I enjoy folding laundry the most. My lease favorite are dishes! I don’t mind handwashing big dishes though
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I actually don’t mind washing the big dishes I don’t put in the dishwasher either.
@KettyFormaggio6 ай бұрын
I'll try it
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
❤️
@PatriciaCarrier8 ай бұрын
yes I have try the Flylady system, and I love it. 🙌💟
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
It’s the best!
@lorimartin78508 ай бұрын
I've followed flylady for many years now. When I do the program, my house is so clean! My least favorite chore is cleaning the bathroom, and my favorite, if there is such a thing, is laundry 😊
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I’m with you on the bathroom!
@cindycox94967 ай бұрын
My least is cleaning the refrigerator inside. It never looks good to me.
@reallifewithali7 ай бұрын
It’s so hard to keep the fridge looking clean.
@michelesusanne18 ай бұрын
As a family of 7, the way we keep the laundry not so overwhelming is to have more minimal wardrobes. Weekly, I wash sheets, towels, darks, dress clothes/delicate, whites, mediums/light-colors, cleaning rags/towels. I do two loads a day. I use vinegar as fabric softener. If you find it still seems hard to keep the home clean/organized, you need to get rid of even more things. Great tips!
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
It’s true! I’m still working on it for sure. ❤️
@michelesusanne18 ай бұрын
@reallifewithali I meant it as a general suggestion not specifically to you. You have been so inspiring what you have accomplished in your home! 🏡 ❤️
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
@@michelesusanne1 Oh I know! I was just saying I still have work to do. 😬
@donnav7 ай бұрын
Least favourite is cleaning the fridge/freezer. It always takes too long! Also the car! Ugh! Most favourite is decluttering and tidying
@reallifewithali7 ай бұрын
I don’t like cleaning the freezer either.
@judichristophersen72386 ай бұрын
Right
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
❤️
@judichristophersen72386 ай бұрын
I love vacuum lines. I hate the bathrooms.
@judichristophersen72386 ай бұрын
I don’t mind doing dishes
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
@@judichristophersen7238 Same!
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
@@judichristophersen7238 That’s nice. Haha. I do! lol.
@Haggislover6 ай бұрын
I clean my shower after every use - while I'm still in it! I just spray tiles, taps, tub and wipe it all down, including the floor of the tub, then step out. It's always sparkling clean and I don't have to gear myself up to do it!
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
I try and do that, but I often fall out of the practice. My shower is the bane of my existence. I hate it! Haha.
@Haggislover6 ай бұрын
@@reallifewithali I hear you! Ironing is my bugbear - I race to the dryer and try to hang everything up right away! Not as good as ironing, but it'll do!
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
@@Haggislover same! I’ve been known to restart the dryer (basically all the time). 😊
@Haggislover6 ай бұрын
@@reallifewithali Ha ha! Nice! And why not?
@Nini-ze2jk8 ай бұрын
Squeegeeing bathroom tiles, definitely least favorite. Oddly, I love handwashing dishes. It's relaxing to me
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I hate squeegeeing the shower tiles too!
@EmOrganizer8 ай бұрын
Doing @cleanmama's 28-Day Simply Clean Challenge as we speak, along with her daily and weekly routines. As a minimalist, one-person household Incan breeze through it prettu quickly :-) One of the few (imho) benefits of living alone - and one of the many benefits of minimalism. I can mostly plan my laundry around the weather and take advantage of the sunshine or wind energy. Every little action counts :-) Here through Bonnie, like your energy!
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Thanks! I haven’t tried clean mamas routine yet, but I want to!
@Larissa-iw5wy5 ай бұрын
My least favourite is dusting!!!!
@reallifewithali5 ай бұрын
@@Larissa-iw5wy I probably don’t dust often enough. 😬
@cherylalexander9708 ай бұрын
My favorite thing is doing the laundry. The thing I hate is cleaning the shower.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Another hater of cleaning the shower! Haha. 😆
@queenmarynovelwriter53978 ай бұрын
I hate cleaning the bathroom. Here in my new place I have a glass shower...what the f*%* was I thinking? Ha ha ha! I like making my bed, it starts the day off right. I know you can't do this because you have school age kids but when I'm doing my morning chores I turn off the phone and laptop until after breakfast. Not for very long , of course ,but it makes a peaceful start to my day.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I have had times where I am much better at keeping my phone off until I have finished chores in the morning. I need to get back into that habit!
@joannewordsworth83448 ай бұрын
Hey maybe those plants need a little shade till they get established, I am nor an expert either, just thought it might help😊
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I’m trying to remember where I talked about plants. 🤔Haha. Did I?
@stephanieledogar44718 ай бұрын
I do not do one load of laundry per day. I save it up until the weekend and wash it all at once. We don't generate enough laundry daily to make this feasible. Laundry gets done and put away 90% of the time on a Saturday morning.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
That’s great! We all do what works for us. ❤️
@kellydoeslife7 ай бұрын
Washing up is my worst job! I’m doing everything in my power to squeeze one in the kitchen!
@reallifewithali7 ай бұрын
I hope you can!
@jackirobinson73655 ай бұрын
I hate housework and have to force myself to do it!
@reallifewithali5 ай бұрын
@@jackirobinson7365 I think that’s pretty normal.
@RebeccaBatson-g2e7 ай бұрын
I hate vacuuming and love laundry.
@reallifewithali7 ай бұрын
We’re opposite! 😆
@aliarsenal61362 ай бұрын
I hate cleaning the toilet and bathroom. Especially the wall tiles, my arms ache 😅
@reallifewithali2 ай бұрын
@@aliarsenal6136 Bathrooms are no fun to clean!
@aliarsenal6136Ай бұрын
@ Thank you for your reply and also the video. Hope to see a video on how to clean bathroom and toilet the better way? Subscribed 🙇🏻♀️🙏
@weeblez726 ай бұрын
so many of these tips are great.. but not laundry.. I could never ever do laundry everyday. My kids bring their laundry from their room to the laundry room, sort by color and then I marathon the laundry over the weekend.. I resort the clean stuff into respective baskets. kids pick it up and put it away. I would really dislike not being able to use this system with daily laundry.
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
Everyone has their own way of doing things! I hate spending a whole day doing laundry so doing it everyday works for me. But I'm glad you found a way to do it that works for you! ❤
@AmberLynnReads8 ай бұрын
I hate dishes and enjoy laundry
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Love it!
@kamicrum44086 ай бұрын
Vac lines👍🏻😀👍🏻😀
@reallifewithali6 ай бұрын
The best!
@cathypenn10733 ай бұрын
Love laundry ,hate carpet shampooing.
@reallifewithali3 ай бұрын
I like the smell of clean laundry. Haha.
@juliemiller26588 ай бұрын
I hate cleaning my shower and bathtubs, I love laundry and vacuuming
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
Same!
@jgheart30188 ай бұрын
@@reallifewithali me too & getting a good cordless vacuum was a total game changer for me in the best possible way. With my laundry, I fold each piece as I remove it from the dryer so it's ready to put away immediately, nothing is sitting around creating clutter piles.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
@@jgheart3018 I LOVE my cordless vacuum. I keep it in my kitchen so I can quickly vacuum up all the crumbs that are inevitable throughout the day. I try my hardest to fold and hang clothes straight from the dryer!
@vernabryant28945 ай бұрын
I hate cleaning the oven and refrig.
@reallifewithali5 ай бұрын
@@vernabryant2894 ooh, the oven. I rarely clean the inside!
@cmadison75918 ай бұрын
Tile Shower cleaning is the WORST job 😫 ❤
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I agree!
@willowtree41217 ай бұрын
Dusting, absolutely HATE it.
@reallifewithali7 ай бұрын
At first glance I read, “disgusting”. Haha.
@jennyjenkins8778 ай бұрын
Every Day: My main priority (right after I eat breakfast) is to do a basic reset of the kitchen, so that's getting dishes caught up and wiping the counter and stovetop. Weekdays (M-F): After my tea break, I'll do an extra cleaning task in the kitchen (wiping the appliance fronts, cleaning the microwave, etc.). After my pee break, I do a cleaning task in the main bathroom while I'm already in there. Saturday: Sleep hygiene is my focus so I work on dusting, vacuuming, and washing the sheets. Everything else I clean more spontaneously as needed so, if I see dust or splatter or crap on the floor, I clean it.
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
I like your routine. Sounds like have it down!
@RebeccaBatson-g2e7 ай бұрын
Who or what is fly lady?
@reallifewithali7 ай бұрын
She created a cleaning routine. You can check out her at FlyLady.net
@Rachel-ul8et8 ай бұрын
My home is very clean. I work outside the home. Two teens and husband. I pick up everyday and unload the dishwasher. That is all I can relate to
@reallifewithali8 ай бұрын
That’s great that your house is clean! How nice.
@tamarasnodgrass42324 ай бұрын
I do at least 1 load daily. I dont like dirty clothes around.