This 1940s Cleaning Routine Changed My Life

[@WithLoveKristina]

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[@virginiah7539]

I am old enough to be your mother. I worked 44 years before I retired. When my two daughters were growing up we cleaned house together usually on weekends, but also some evenings. It's been hard to get into a routine by myself. I have been single most of my life. I have found your cleaning and sewing videos very helpful. I have learned a lot. Thank you for sharing what you have learned from the books that you have read. My life is less stressful because of your videos.

[@sueorosz8886]

That comment is beyond sweet! ❤

[@elizaroberts2478]

I'm in that position now- much harder with 2 bots but trying my best ❤

[@momoffour2072]

It took me *years* to realize it, but the best way to clean less is to have less stuff to clean. As Minimal Mom says, it's all about inventory management. I'm not a minimalist, but I have definitely gotten rid of the useless crap in my house and I can't believe the difference it's made. Had I understood this when my kids were young, I would have been a better mom.

[@kaleyjanenigh]

I ADORE Dawn from The Minimal Mom!! She has changed my life! And I so agree! Less inventory has changed everything.

[@huggalon]

So true! Every time I see something I want, I think about it being covered in dust and grime. Generally this helps me walk away from it.

[@marciawhite692]

Very well said😊

[@trishwsmom4289]

I have tons of stuff…I’m a bit of a maximalist. That doesn’t necessarily mean not choosing items carefully, though. I bring almost nothing into my home without having an idea about where that item will “live”. I have found over the years that having places for things is more than half the battle when it comes to keeping a home clean. I definitely purge items from time to time but I’ll never be a minimalist..lol

[@msdixie1972]

Yaaaais I love minimal mom! So practical. I’m on year three of a gradual purge and shift towards simplicity. 🥰

[@conniebennett1557]

The chenille bedspreads didn’t have “ pillow shams”. We covered our pillows with the top of the spread with a deep fold then pull up over the pillows,

[@amyg.5376]

Exactly!

[@nakinipeace]

We had one!! I remember that!

[@bonniegaither3994]

I remember those days. So much simpler than what people do now with the duvets, and quits and 9 or 10 pillows. I just don’t get it.

[@mercurialgirl]

That’s how my grandma taught me! Also her top tip from being a nurse in the 40s/50s: no fitted sheets. Flat sheets top and bottom, tight mitred corners on the bottom sheet. Bottom sheets always wear out before top sheets, so this saved money. You wouldn’t need to buy a whole set, just one sheet, when one would wear out.

[@Belevaqua]

@@mercurialgirlI love it!!!❤

[@kaiwindingwest]

I have five sons, we once lived in 900 square feet. The trick to keeping a comfortable home: less stuff, and put away items as soon as you are done. Including kids putting toys away.

[@trinaroe5132]

I grew up in a family of 8 and we lived in a house that was only about 800 sf with no basement. You’re right. People just didn’t have as much stuff.

[@Skye_Writer]

YES! Teach the children when they are young that when you stop playing with your toys, you need to put them away. We were taught this as toddlers, my brother and I, especially when we were still playing with toys in the common living area. We also helped to clear the table of the dishes and wipe it down (granted, Mom always went behind us to get whatever we missed when we were very young) and we even had little step stools that we stood on to help with the dishes; Mom would wash, I rinsed, and my brother dried them with the dish towel. (Obviously these weren't breakable dishes, but the plastic ones we ate off of as well as the clear plastic tumblers my parents used. Mom took care of anything breakable.) Pots and pans, too, were taken care of this way. With us helping to do things like dust all the low areas, pick up our toys, help with the dishes, and even learn how to sort and fold our own laundry, it helped take some of the pressure off of Mom and got us into the routine of pitching in and doing our part instead making it Mom's "job" to take care of the house as well as working outside the home. As we got old enough to do for ourselves and do things like set the washer and dryer, we became more self-sufficient. My brother has always thanked Mom for teaching him how to do for himself so that he didn't have to depend on having a woman in the house to keep it looking neat, and I always thanked her for making sure I wasn't afraid to work a lawn mower or a weed eater so that I can take care of my own yard.

[@KeliOConnor]

I was raised in a 750 square foot house with 8 other people-believe me, your house looks GREAT.

[@karenpeck4344]

Checking food was ESSENTIAL in the days before food preservatives became so pervasive. Cutting the spot off the corner of the cheese, pinching the corner off bread with just a spot of green, cutting an apple into pieces when there's a bruise on one side, these helped stretch the food dollars during war years too.

[@carolgladney9890]

I still do all those things. At 77, the habits i grew up with are not going to change ❤

[@Dianne-uv3bs]

And if you think of it so much less wastage look at how much food we throw out today

[@sargee97]

Hi Kristina, I am from England, UK. My late mother was born in 1935 and this is the routine she always did and taught me to do every single day. I am 55 and because I was taught this way I found watching this felt so familiar. We used to have coal fires when I was living with my parents but I don't and haven't had them ever in my own home. Thanks for doing this video, you have some beautiful items in your home. Your new bedspread is what we in the UK call a candlewick bedspread and to be honest I haven't ever seen any pillow cases to match but that doesn't mean there isn't any of course. I still have my mum's. Unfortunately mum died suddenly when I'd just turned 20 but she too loved pretty things as do I. I love your kitchen, I live in a small Victorian terraced house and my kitchen is less than half the size of yours. Kind regards Angeline ❤️🇬🇧 xx

[@paulafletcher5508]

We call them Candlewick in Canada too. My Grandma's were always long enough to cover the pillows.

[@eileenmcchrystal8471]

@@paulafletcher5508 yep candlesticks when I grew up in the U.K. also silky paddled cover called an Eiderdown.

[@AdventureswithAmirah]

Such a sweet comment. My grandmother had something similar on her beds, many of which she made herself. I never knew they were called Candlewicks. Hers never had pillow cases either.

[@shadow_hillsgrandma8224]

Being a housewife and mother is an art. All I ever wanted to be.

[@MrsBrit1]

Yes! Always clean top to bottom. Doesn't make sense to do the floors and the knock dust and crumbs down when you dust the selves or wipe the table, etc. You'll just have to clean the floors again!

[@cozydownhome]

to hope that wherever someone is that they are safe and loved is such a beautiful thing to speak over someone

[@AmandaBabyyyyy]

It really is. I always watch til the very end of her vids because it’s such a comforting thing to hear 🖤

[@shellymacchi1900]

I agree with those saying the chenille bedspreads had no matching cases. Even in the 60s ( i was preteen to early teens then) i had a beautiful turquoise one on my bed, decorated on 3 edges with twisted fringing (nothing on 4th side as that was the top that tucked over the pillows) To this day i miss that bedspread.

[@WithLoveKristina]

I wasn’t very specific in what I meant! I just want to find some that have been repurposed into pillowcases from old chenille bedspreads 🩷

[@dec0mposing]

I'd say the cabinet is 70s from the glass, bullion/bottle bottom/bullseye glass was very in fashion then, especailly in the amber colour!

[@MCricketB]

Yes i agree! May even be late '60s... we had this in our house, the "bottle" glass installed to replace the window in a door, probably around 1970

[@cherylschantz9893]

Agreed.

[@traceymallard]

Absolutely correct!!!

[@Zoeyelizanelson]

The way I whipped my neck when you said “if you’re neurodivergent like me” after nodding to what you were saying 😂❤

[@anatolia0222]

Same!

[@lillylilly8357]

When people recommend to have less items, it's not just because having less stuff means less stuff to take care of, but also having all that decorations filling each free inch of the walls and sufaces, busy prints, crochet curtains etc. make people's brain to be even more distracted. I read an article where people diagnosed with ADHD (and similar conditions) improved their ability to focus just by removing the majority of visual clutter. Of course we love our belongings and no one should become a minimalist just in sake of fashion, but sometimes I think it makes sence. And about having a clean house - as people say "If you have kids, the only clean place in your house is a candy bowl" so you're doing a great job!

[@androfanatic9548]

I hate empty spaces they make me anxious I need every inch of walls to have something and no empty shelves

[@lillylilly8357]

@@androfanatic9548 Of course you do you! 🌺Just saying that sometimes what we love and what we need are two different things. For some people clear canvas works better. I'm not also a fan of pure minimal interiors, they feel too cold for me. But it was a general recommendation to clean at least your workspace to function better and get less distracted. No judjement, just trying to help

[@singerjo5791]

@@androfanatic9548Did you perhaps suffer trauma like a house fire or maybe nothing of your own as a child? I get anxiety with every space full and covered. A clean, minimal space gives me peace. I have wall decor, etc… but your eye is allowed to rest on it instead of pieces competing.

[@billiewallace6591]

You are correct, Kristina. You have made considerable progress during the past 2 years. I don't have little ones , but at my age, I'm learning to return items to their homes and to pace myself. Congratulations!

[@nad_bell_]

Such an important reminder that finding a routine that works, and seeing progress, takes years - not months, not weeks! Also, the green dress looks stunning on you. 💃💃

[@carolinec3951]

Love your videos! So much fun and nostalgia! The reason why you clean the living room first, is because that would be your guest receiving area. In the 1940s, people were more formal and only good friends would have seen the rest of your home.

[@carolgladney9890]

You just made a light bulb go on for me! Of course that's why I clean as I do, and really dislike it if someone wants to look at the rest of the house, especially our bed-bathrooms. My husband is the same, only he wants the bedroom door closed if we have people here

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️ Your house, your kids, your cat and you look lovely today! Any '50s homemaker would applaud!

[@juliaspear9696]

Kristina. I have TOTALLY noticed a difference. You have come so far. You should be so proud of how much you have done to overcome obstacles. All your efforts at decluttering and curating your clothes, jewelry, etc. last year made such a difference, too. Love you and your content. Keep up the great work. ❤

[@chriswhyte-pj6es]

You're doing a great job for yourself and your family, kudos! It's nice when you find a routine that works for YOU. 45 years ago, I wrote out a housekeeping schedule that daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks...most have become second nature, but I still refer back to it, especially for the once a year and twice a year content. It also helps to have it written down, cuz sometimes the routine gets broken by sickness or travel, etc, right? EVERYTHING doesn't have to be done every single day...and that leaves room for self-care which also should be on the daily schedule...

[@jenellehardin2670]

This is a great tip, thanks! By having the details written down you have a reference, a kind of 'housecleaning recipe.'

[@riggs20]

I love this idea!

[@kelseyv527]

I have noticed having at least one piece of furniture ( an armoire) can hide most of the kids items that we don’t want to see like games, workbooks, puzzles etc, then the rest of the home is just things we use a lot! I enjoy vintage furniture as well, antique. I love this channel because it’s so innovative on changing up the way we see our home for a respectful approach to our cleaning as to appreciate our belongings and to care for them! I would love to see how these vintage approaches fit in other work like sewing, meals and outings! Thankyou as always for refreshing our minds about the way we clean our homes!

[@elsiestormont1366]

Loved this. I grew up in a small home, two bedroom + den that was always another bedroom. My folks married in 1955, bought the house in 1964 with five kids in tow and baby #6 on the way. Then #7 The Caboose ❤ was born in '73! So family of nine in a small home! I am #5. And the older I get, the more I respect my mom's tenacity when it came to house cleaning. May God bless the current generation of moms with lots of kids in a little house. Lol! Love your Hall teapot by the way. I spotted it immediately on your kitchen counter. 💚

[@ufoesferico1050]

My favorite part of this video was seeing the way your cats follow you around and look at you with so much interest. Those kitties sure love being around you ❤

[@AdventureswithAmirah]

It was very cute to watch. 💗 The smaller one follows her like a puppy. 🙂

[@madzabinga8382]

I see the progress! Plus, you have a flock of children, a baby, and you live in a tiny house. I think you are doing great, and you look great doing it!

[@beefreelady]

I use the Flylady Cleaning System and mainly work at the weekly Zone Cleaning. Because I'm 78, it takes me a whole month to clean my house. I do morning and evening routines which helps me tidy up daily. I also skip past the Weekly Home Blessing Hour and go straight into Zone Cleaning. Because my children are grown, my home stays relatively tidy most months. I try to stay up on everything as well as I can, and I have learned over the years to go easy on myself, especially since I worked a full-time job out of the house for many of my younger years. I think you are doing a fantastic job keeping your home clean and tidy. It's a never-ending job and at times could lead to depression and/or burnout. Keep up the good job and cut yourself some slack now and again.

[@anatolia0222]

Interesting. I'm going to look into this

[@karenmalay3046]

Speaking about your buffet: that “wine bottle bottom” design was popular in the 70s.

[@BetterYouBetterLifeLLC]

Your house looks so organized. I can see a difference too from a while back. Awesome job. And as always, loved seeing the baby.

[@ManWhoLovesTheMary]

Yes! I love these. As someone who needs organization to get anything and everything done but has a really hard time staying organized, these vintage (which makes them extra special) cleaning routine videos are incredibly helpful and satisfying. I also just realized that I was cleaning my living space AS I was watching the video. So it's also a good influence.

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

Hi Kristina. Your channel is important to many of us. You model a few of the ideals of a simple life. There are others who do have to live the nitty-gritty life of poverty. However, we watch for those who manage to life a beautiful life by returning to the beauty of a simple life. The message we need is that we can cutout all of the nastiness of industrial life and return to the olden ways. By showing how to live a simple life in as nice a way as possible. Without money, we all need to believe that we can live a "Brambley Hedge" existence in order to keep our spirits up. (And I do recommend that book series. You're closer to a Brambley Hedge existence than you realize.)

[@Happilyahomemaker]

I do see all the progress! I love your cleaning routine videos! Your home looks so homey and cozy now❤

[@faithbooks7906]

This is such a charming channel. I listened to it while I cleaned my kitchen. Thanks for being such a companionable presence!

[@tisa6193]

I don't know how you've had more children and kept your house up better!?!😂 Always love your new/ old routines receipes & fashions!❤

[@falltravels4049]

I think the hutch/dresser is from the 1970's. I seem to remember people referring to the amber glass as bottle glass. I always loved the look of it. Beautiful. Thanks for the routines!

[@Plethorality]

Yes. But it still blends in with the house. I love this style of "houseieness".

[@Julia_USMidwest]

Yes, I recall occasionally seeing the glass patterned with rounds in the mid 1970s home decor. That gold-brown color was also a staple of that time period--lots of dishware such as everyday glasses were that color, too. (I was a girl then and didn't understand the brownish-gold and orange and olive colors that seemed so drab to me at the time!)

[@susanhayward2063]

Thanks for the video which I enjoyed. The slight thing to note is that in the sixties it was still the case of opening curtains at the front of the home when ready to receive visitors, which was a continuation of the fifties and forties routines. I remember it well. Lovely video of yours ❤.

[@lindahealy4266]

Kudos to you for not giving up and recognizing the progress you have made. Too many times we judge ourselves on unrealistic standards and give up because it seems impossible. I love that vintage tablecloth - I would guess the china cabinet is from the 70’s and it’s lovely. I think making your bed everyday is one of the easiest ways to make your home look tidy❤

[@deborahdonovan7892]

I absolutely love your channel. I don’t regularly watch many; in fact including yours I only watch three! But your voice is so calming and I enjoy the ‘50’s vibe so much. I live out on the Olympic Peninsula so it’s nice knowing you’re pretty much dealing with whatever I am weather wise! You’re so beautiful and your music selections are spot on. Just a cozy place to hang out❣️

[@stefanycooper6884]

Thank you for sharing the written version of the routine. I struggle with overwhelm and appreciate the instructions that I've just printed out. It reminded me that I have to go and get a wash on! Thanks for keeping me company with your peaceful music and gentle presence 🌷

[@7HoofsforYHWH]

Almighty bless you! We are also a family of 7, that lives in about 1000sq ft of living space. The struggle is real. Oh and we homeschool. I appreciate the realness of your videos. They encourage me to continue to press on.

[@alexslocum4681]

New subscriber here . Your videos are delightful. I love that you openly share about being neurodivergent I was late diagnosed autistic ( high masking ) and last year at 49 I was diagnosed with ADHD . This was a rough weekend due to stress and overstimulation. Then I found your channel and have binge watched. Your videos are so comforting. Thank you

[@BR-kk9qu]

Wow! I love this episode! You are doing an amazing job. Your home is so warm, cozy, and cheerful! - Belinda

[@sueorosz8886]

Kristina, first off your eyebrows slay in this vid! ❤ your sweet kitty is not even bothered by the vacuum cleaner! You always manage to inspire! Keeping it real and beautiful at the same time! ❤❤❤

[@usmc_sunscreenqueen]

I was shocked that kitty didn't run from the vacuum 😂❤

[@kariconant3488]

Your home looks really good! You're right. Progress is not always one smooth motion into perfection. Sometimes, I just do the morning wake up routine from the 50's video (hair, teeth, face lipstick). Sometimes, I do it all. Moods, emotions, health and sleeping patterns can hinder a routine. June Cleaver was in fact a fictional character. God bless. ❤

[@tarabarno7811]

Love the green dress. The neck line is lovely. The sleeves are nice. This dress is attractive on you, major thumbs up 👍

[@cherylschantz9893]

I grew up in a 900 square feet home with 6 other family members. We never thought of it as small, except for having one bathroom. It caused us to learn how to communicate and share.

[@gohawks3571]

Sheesh, I found my way back, lol! I wanted to say thank you for helping us give ourselves permission to be kind to ourselves. It is so hard, being trapped in a mentality of not good enough, you don't deserve things. Childhood is a time when things are burned in your brain. Wish that would go away! But you will help us all 🥰♥️

[@mrs.e]

First, I think that sage green dress looks stunning! Second- what a great way to see your progress and a blessing that you shared it with us!

[@msdixie1972]

I’m 51 and this is exactly how my mama taught me to clean house when I was young, and it just makes sense. It’s so practical. You want to dust from the top down and do the floors last because the dust just falls as you clean. Same reason you wipe counters and tabletops before chair seats, then toss the cloth in the washer. ❤ Tfs a fun video! 🥰

[@amberlygoff]

This is such a lovely, sweet channel. I do appreciate the care and pleasant attitude. What an uplifting video.

[@sarahk2722]

Don't sell yourself short Kristina, your house now v. then is night and day! Congratulations on your progress and good job!

[@StephanieCanada]

So proud of you friend! You have come so far and I am so glad you have found a routine that works for you.

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

Oh my goodness! I love the desert rose dishes! I commented on them before on another video. 😊 Over this past summer (2023) I actually aquired a desert rose tea setting for four... $60!! Tea Pot, sugar, creamer, 4 sandwich plates, 4 tea cups and saucers! ❤ My Grandmother had the entire set. Happy memories🎉 🌲Washington State🏞️💐

[@clairekurdelak2913]

There are so many things I love about this. But one is, that you have a good sized family living in a smaller home, and you have visible works in progress. This is how my home was for many years. We had an old house and I was always trying to make it prettier and more functional. We had rooms without baseboards too! We outgrew that house long before we were fortunate to move to a larger one. I think it’s wonderful to show how we can care for our home and family and share our progress even when things aren’t ideal. (You said much of your things are on display and you don’t prefer that, but it’s how it is!) Your home is pretty and you are doing it all with little children! Yay you!

[@roxannlegg750]

That cabinet is maybe mid 1970's. I had similar items with known provenance, and they were purchased in about 1975. That type of beer bottle rounds glass very typical of my young childhood.

[@KimomoDragon]

Off topic perhaps but Kristina you look STUNNING in this colour!!! Great ideas. Thank you for the tips. 😊

[@OrganizedChaos7815]

My name is Kristina and I'm neurodivergent as well! I purchased that book about a month ago and I'm excited to get into a new routine. I love your videos! ❤

[@francesmalzahn9994]

You may have a smaller space, but you do an excellent job organizing it and making it look cozy! A home should look cozy and lived in, in my opinion 🙂 That buffet takes me back to my childhood, Kristina! We had one that was very similar with dark wood and the yellow circle glass (I think there's a name for it, but I'm not sure what it is!) I was born in 1968 and my guess is that it was purchased sometime shortly thereafter, so that may give you some idea on how old yours is.

[@maddiereesesmith9013]

Thank you so much for being vulnerable in showing your home and giving us all these routines!

[@susanb2171]

Your have created a home. So much more than a house. A place that’s gives peace and comfort to your family. A happy place to softly stay and be cozy.

[@huggalon]

It's so cute each cat has their favourite spot 😊 Cleaning the living room before the table might be to make it ready for other family members, while they do their own morning routine. Cleaning top to bottom is important because you are moving the dust around. Checking the food everyday was important, to check for freshness and to see what you need to buy. They shopped more frequently than we do today. We're likely to do one large bulk purchase, they shopped small.

[@CMri]

I must say I love love your bedroom. It's so cozy and it has its own character. I really dislike modern interior design. Furniture you have are beautiful. The whole house has soul and I really like it.

[@hollywoodharriet13]

Can't believe today is the first time I have come across one of your videos! Love how you dressed your comfy looking bed. Back in the early 1960s a beloved Aunt gave each of our family a different colored flannel blanket for Christmas, you know, the kind with the satin border at either end. Although the satin borders are long gone Hubby and I sleep with it each winter. Love your happy looking home. Makes me want to clean mine. lol.

[@Rose-gk9zk]

Awesome! I have this book! I’ve been trying to live the routine but struggling with self-discipline. I did have to alter a few things to fit our house. I divided all the weekly cleaning tasks by type of task rather than by room. So excited to find another housewife doing this!

[@kadybourn7143]

I'm just at the beginning of your video. I'm impressed by how mellow your kitty is around the vacuum. Maybe kitty is just super-used to you vacuuming because you vacuum more routinely than I do. 🙂

[@cealene]

I always wonder what cats are thinking as they watch us do our human things. Consistent top-to-bottom cleaning makes such a big difference in both the short and long term. Also, love all the beautiful vintage textiles in your home.

[@WithLoveKristina]

I am pretty sure our orange cat, Pumpkin, is only thinking one of two things: where snacks, or “can I sleep on this” 😂

[@LynnS53]

You have come a long way despite the challenges so you have every right to be proud. Progress over perfection should always be the goal.

[@alesiayoung2160]

Love your little “helper” he is so cute! He looks like a very affectionate kitty

[@sheHerTheyThem]

Food was grown/raised so you checked for spoilage,because a single spoiled apple could spoil the rest if you didn't keep up on them. They didn't have the luxury of the preservatives and packaging in 1940s so things were rotated forward to preserve freshness.🦋

[@lauras4472]

Preservatives aren’t a luxury. They can be harmful

[@barbarakaywhite5166]

love your site this is how both of my grandma's cleaned and it worked. I had forgotten thanks for the reminder it will bring order back into my life

[@Rose_Macabre]

Top-to-bottom cleaning is the way. :) Growing up (in the 80's,) my grandmother taught me to clean this way. Sooo much dusting!

[@Elena_PS91]

Wonderful! Thanks for posting ❤ I am really working on this myself.. best way to clean is to have less stuff... And i am working on having as little stuff as possible... makes cleaning so much faster and better x

[@andreabrown797]

I love to say baby steps still move you forward. I have seen your progression and appreciate all the do in a day

[@SaraH-te9vb]

I think I remember that tablecloth from when I was little in the 60s! I love your videos, they are so encouraging for me even though I'm much older and in a different point in my life. Thank you for your cheerfulness!

[@hellosambryant]

“a day in the house wife of the life of a mother” 😂

[@gohawks3571]

Maybe she can change wife to life? IDK, it's how I talk to. I never know what I'm saying 😂🤣

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I am having exactly that same kind of week! Lol 😂😂😂😂😂

[@christiana_mandalynn]

That actually makes sense in my brain tho 😂😂😂😂

[@ziminamaryana]

I really love your house. It feels so cozy and real. You do great job cleaning it!

[@celineloeffler1909]

I just found your channel and I’m loving it! I can already see how far you have come and you are an amazing person!

[@traceymallard]

Hello Kristina, i love your videos, im into the 60s and 70s and i love what you do with the 40s and 50s charm and decor! Im your new subbie!! Keep up the good work!!

[@amymaceachern6910]

I love this, Kristina! I find you and your content to be so relatable!

[@kornelia635]

Hi Kristina, welcome from the UK. Let me tell you, you are one beautiful lady, not only outside but, even more so, inside. I love your house, I love it how you take care of it and your children. You are doing good job and keep it up. Btw, do not worry about internet experts in every field, most of them are full of.... Just kepp doing what you do and you will be ok! Sending blessing to you and your family.

[@Dingle1234]

That kind of buffet seemed to already be vintage when I was little, in the 70s, so I'd guess 50s or 60s? I love your stove, especially that big warming area on the right.

[@peggyharter2048]

Buffet is from the late 60’s early 70’s. The circle design was also seen in avocado green & harvest yellow . Hope that helps.

[@michelleb.7181]

I found you with that 50s video and your house has absolutely come a long way! Although can’t believe that was 3 years ago.

[@trishwsmom4289]

I absolutely see how your home has changed over time to be more organized and tidy. Your hard work definitely shows. Most importantly, you have created a true loving home for you and your family and one that reflects your personality and love of vintage items that spark joy. There’s no such thing as perfection. There’s only balance and doing our best to find value and satisfaction in even those everyday mundane tasks that are necessary. I so enjoy your cleaning and organizing videos.

[@mamabirdie734]

These are my utmost favorite videos plus cooking ones. What an amazing feat to keep 1000sq ft home clean for 7 people. Curious if the baby sleeps w/ ya’ll in the master, what’s the sleeping arrangement for the other 4 kids? Bunkbeds in the 2nd bedroom or is there one? Would love to see the setup to get some ideas on configuration. I had a friend same situation. Parents in the master, 2 bunkbeds in the 2nd bedroom for the 4 girls, 6, 13, 16, 18 and the living room at night for the son 20 during visits. Grandma slept in a rocking chair. Most loving, closest family ever. Short on space but big on love and memories. Many times bigger homes creates distance in families.

[@SHartman-w4w]

As someone who downsized our home to half the size I have to say it's so much better- a bigger home did make us less close in some ways.

[@Shridra]

We have 3 adults and 3 kids in a 2 bedroom apartment since my brother moved in with us this fall. He has his own room, hubby, baby and I have one bedroom, and then we sectioned off a part of the main living area (the former dining room, which wasn't used anyways) as a room for our other 2 kids using a standing closet and some curtains. It's not a long term solution, but it should help us to save enough money to buy or build in the near future, whichever comes first =)

[@mamabirdie734]

@@Shridra I so agree with being able to convert a dining room into a room. Most of my family and friends don’t use the dining room anymore. They all eat on tv trays in the living room while they watch tv.

[@Shridra]

@@mamabirdie734 we wind up eating at the coffee table when we eat together. We just sit on the ground lol. We do have a fold up table for when we want to have a fancier meal, but when it's just us there's no point.

[@lulococo9700]

Thank you so much for making this routine and historical homemaking information available. I appreciate you very much.

[@brendahart9930]

Wow love that table cloth!!

[@tonyawilson4315]

I loved seeing you use your Desert Rose dishes. I inherited my Grandmother's, and I think they are SO beautiful.

[@nadiasews]

I really enjoyed this video, not sure exactly why...maybe it's just so everyday relatable and realistic and I love that! We all have to clean and that hasn't changed over the decades, I pretty much do all these things most days of the week as a stay-at-home parent right now.... I also really love your head scarf and the sleeve style on that dress!

[@SarahHodgins]

Thank you for the link to the old book! I am too broke to buy old books right now but I love them

[@Betty484]

Coincidentally I rewatched some of your older videos regarding this topic last week and I am amazed by the difference. I am on a similar way for quite some time now and also recognize the positive changes in my life. I am grateful for it and to see you acknowledging your progress makes me happy as well. It's possible to achieve personal goals and be kind to yourself. 😊

[@selenasteele7091]

You have come such a long way😊😊😊and it shows how much peace it has brought you . I just started watching your videos and absolutely love them❤️❤️❤️

[@jemreandeau3583]

You have a great style, I love the time period you are emulating. I don’t have a routine, I just clean when it’s dirty. I’m an empty nester so the house doesn’t get too messy or dirty. So glad I found your channel.❤

[@SimplyJeannie]

You appear much more relaxed and more apt to understand your weaknesses and strengths without making excuses or apologies for them… Keep up the great work! Your videos are awesome sauce and your family is adorable

[@andreaanez7097]

Your cat's are adorable. I could hardly concentrate on the cleaning. So funny how they follow you around.

[@arizonajen7577]

Alternative suggestion for Swiffer or feather duster dusting Use a very slightly damp pillow case! I use a king size for all blade sizes. Gently run the blade inside the pillowcase without touching the blade until you reach the fan base. Close the blade inside the pillowcase and very gently slide the pillowcase from the fan base to the end of the blade. Dust gone, inside the pillowcase. No dusting the same dust twice. For once a month deep oiling, I liberally apply bees wax polish and repeat the process. My favorite cleaning tip, though not my idea. You have a beautiful home. Cozy and sweet. Your desk gave me nostalgia. I had the whole bedroom set. It is rare to find the hutch.

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

That’s a cool idea for dusting (damp pillowcase). I use microfiber cloths for dusting, and they work as well as the Swiffer dusting, and the cloths are washable and reusable.

[@MsGardengoddess]

I am so impressed by your changes and their impact! You have made so many improvements and have made so much progress. I have been working of a program of decluttering and daily cleaning project of clearing out excess.. This afternoon I went up into my attic and found total chaos. My vow is to make a week of bagging old or broken items. Everything will be neat again! I love your current hairdo and your clothing choices. Your makeup is perfection. You have done so much decluttering. I do love seeing your babies!

[@stephanieb1196]

Hello, I want to comment on your grandmother’s buffet. I think you are correct in thinking it was from the 1960’s or 70’s. My father is 96 and he made my mom what we called a hutch right around 1968 I believe. We had rented a newly built Southern California 3 bedroom Apartment. We needed more storage in the kitchen for our family of 6 and later 7. The top of the hutch had open shelves. But he placed the exact same pretty circular designed material in the bottom doors as the one that😊 belonged to your grandmother. The bottom portion was very deep and I recall we had things like corn flakes stored there. Later I used it in my bedroom through my teens. Your videos bring back many good memories!

[@linnybee8000]

I love your cleaning routines. They're so logical. My cleaning routine is from a book and website called Clean Mama. It turns the overwhelm into manageable bits. But, it's not vintage and I'm fascinated by everything vintage. xo~linda

[@trishtomlin9431]

I love your house! I love your stove! Your house is so warm and cozy!

[@mommymariern]

🎉 great job. You are correct. I notice you seem much less stressed and it flows much easier. I love that you are so real and relatable. It makes all the difference for me.