Practical ways to SIMPLIFY your family life and home *not just decluttering!*

[@nicolerachelleee]

I’d be interested in seeing how you do your grocery shopping/plan your meals. I definitely feel overwhelmed when it comes to making three meals a day for my three kids, who are homeschooled so we’re all here everyday, alllll day 😂 so I end up buying a lot of microwave meals that are not the healthiest, but sometimes it’s all I can do on those super overwhelming days. Would you consider making a deeper video sharing your ideas for some simpler meals?

[@marisagomez4006]

Love your videos ❤ We are not made to live like how most of us do here in America. If only we learned from places like Italy where simplicity and slow living are just the norm

[@lightandmind77]

Amen! Couldn't agree more!!

[@ERICA850]

Over the years I've developed different routines for each day of the week. For example I have a laundry routine Monday through Friday Monday I wash bed sheets / comforters and Tuesday wash towels/rags Wednesday I wash my clothes Thursday I wash my husband's clothes and Fridays I wash the kids clothes. Also the same for my meal planning Mondays I make sweet potatoes steaks and pinto beans. Tuesdays I make tacos with refried beans from leftover beans from Monday. Wednesday I cook Italian sausage with marinara sauce and make pasta and a salad. Thursdays is rice black beans and chicken with fresh tomatoes and vegetables on top. Fridays are leftovers I'll make fried rice or clean out the fridge. Saturdays are burgers hot dogs baked beans a salad and Sunday I throw a whole chicken in my crock pot with whatever veggies that I have. Also I follow daily focuses that the fly lady has so Thursdays are for errands Fridays are for cleaning out cars and purse etc I also have a cleaning routine Monday through Friday Monday I clean the main floors Tuesdays are for the bathrooms Wednesdays are for the master bedroom etc there by minimizing the work that I have to do on the weekends. I consistently stick to the laundry and meal planning and daily focus tasks but the daily cleaning for the different areas of my house is something that I'm still trying to be consistent at but a little bit each day really helps me so I'm not feeling overwhelmed with mountains of laundry and cleaning and organizing to do on Saturdays

[@lightandmind77]

It sounds like you have figured out exactly what works for you and your family! That is beautiful. :)

[@Abcdefg-u7n]

Thanks for the great video, would love some meal plan/what we eat in a day videos

[@Skye_N]

Hi Katie, can you do a video of your DIY stuff eg the baby wipes you mentioned in another video?

[@artCatW]

You are such a dear. Thank you for sharing these very helpful ideas with us! I'm also very thankful that you mentioned vegan items which expresses kindness to animals and our whole world.

[@lightandmind77]

Absolutely! I completely agree. 🤍🤍

[@myrestfulspirit]

I agree with a lot of the comments! Would love to see a grocery haul with a meal plan video and how much you spend in a week for your family. We’re not vegan, but definitely include a whole lot of vegetarian/meatless meals into our meals due to inflation. Decluttering has brought me and my family so much peace. I’m home 24/7 with my 4 kids while my husband works night shift, so having my home clutter free and relaxing as possible is huge on my mental health and makes me a happier mama. 💕 Also isn’t it crazy how many activities little kids are into these days? They’re so over stimulated it’s sad, and then the parents get stressed out because they’re always go-go-go. I wish we lived in a society that prioritized the slow down. My kids are 6, 4, 2, and 8 months and we homeschool. But we don’t do any kind of sports and probably wouldn’t unless one of them expressed interest! We’re just content with our nature walks, lake days, swimming, and gardening chores. :)

[@lightandmind77]

I am adding that type of video to my list ;) We are the exact same way with activities. Not many people understand the reasoning behind doing less stuff. It is so nice to hear other mamas are the same way with their kiddos. 🤍 I think it is beautiful to teach them beauty in just the simple things. Good job, mama! 🙏🤍

[@daisyrowaro44]

Discovered your channel recently. Really blessed by your content. Thank you all the way from Papua New Guinea.

[@lightandmind77]

Wow, welcome! I am so happy you are here! 🤍~all my love

[@melanievanelleswijk7816]

Thanks again, dear Katie 💛

[@lightandmind77]

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[@ivanajukicgloban6627]

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[@lightandmind77]

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[@Sweet_and_Simple_Living]

I just wanted to say that I enjoyed this video and watching your channel each week. Even though I am single with no kids, I love taking care of my home for my mental health. While not everything applies to me, I found that some of the tips were easily applied to anyone's life. Simplifying activities is very important. While I love structure (Dealing with OCD tendencies) and completing everything, I have gotten at the point where I am okay if I cannot complete everything I wanted in that one day. I hope to continue growing in my simple living journey so I can have that organic fun that you spoke about in the video.

[@lightandmind77]

Absolutely! Homemaking isn't just for mothers. :) I am so glad you are enjoying my channel. 🤍 Thank you for being here!

[@silc3435]

Great video! I would love to know more about how you meal prep and grocery shop for the week, and the simplicity of it. Maybe even some of you meal ideas if you can share. I try to simplify but I still find myself using a lot of time and energy in this process

[@lightandmind77]

Absolutely!

[@agatap.9284]

Fantastic video! ❤ Thank you for your tips and inspiration❤ When you have talked about your husband and how to spend time together in a simple way, it can be seen in your eyes how much you love your husband :) that was beautifull :)

[@lightandmind77]

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[@elgabenedicta]

Very nice video and great points! Thanks you for a timely reminder ❤

[@lightandmind77]

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[@shannonhauser8610]

I've simplified so much and I also try to find easier ways to do what I need to do if something's stressing me out during my day. But what I find is that now that it' s simplified (and I wouldn't want it any other way) I am bored so much. Does everyone as a stay at home mom feel bored? I think it's a big problem that we're so used to the constant dopamine that comes from buying, using our phones, etc. that we can't bear being bored anymore. I just don't know how to fix that. Do you have any tips or insight? 🥰

[@Julia-y6y8h]

interesting observation...we have to learn to relax and rest again

[@lightandmind77]

Absolutely. I have heard this and I believe it is pretty much a whole rewiring of our brains. Maybe bored is not a bad thing. I don't think we were created to have all the dopamine hits and the constant stimulation around us all the the time, so when we remove it, it can be uncomfortable for a bit.....until you start to see how much more alive you feel. In my experience I have just had to relearn that being bored and just doing ordinary life is beautiful. It is so interesting to me. When I look back in history and how people used to live, they didn't have what we have today and they found beauty in just simple things that now so many of us have been told is boring. But it didn't use to be that way. Walking outside, just sitting in the living room by the fire, reading a book, grocery shopping, etc was joyful and was a beautiful part of life. 🤍🤍

[@michellematthews8481]

Do you mix vinegar and your natural detergent?

[@lightandmind77]

I just add it to the wash at the same time as the detergent. :)

[@BlackRose-ov7js]

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[@lightandmind77]

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