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@LeafLikeOnATree Жыл бұрын

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@terryruiz7417 11 ай бұрын

First, great job! Second...I'm so very grateful that you've gotten to the bottom of a serious health matter and are receiving treatment that has made a difference for you! And third, I've watched you, maybe one year? Your sense of humor and down to earth attitude is refreshing. You brighten my day, young friend. I'm 76, live in Georgia, and my heart goes out to you Texans. Heat, terrible!

@caroehler3 11 ай бұрын

Your miming killed me!! Glad you’re feeling better these days. What a relief it must be to have answers and treatment options. You’re rocking it!

@RaisingThreeMarigolds 11 ай бұрын

It always amazes me how we can push off a task for so long because it seems so overwhelming and then get it done in 30 minutes 😆 I’m so guilty of this too. My state requires us to create a portfolio to show progress in learning from the beginning, middle and end of the year. I use a 3” binder, dividers, and clear protective sleeves and put it together throughout the year as we finish subjects. It keeps everything all in one place and is an awesome keepsake ❤

@RebeccaB168 11 ай бұрын

Consider having your kids make a portfolio for their schoolwork they are most proud of as part of the homeschool day. Evaluation, critique and reflection are important skills. And as a happy side note anything they don't seem important enough for their portfolio has already been deemed (by someone else) as not important.

@PrincessCelESF 11 ай бұрын

I agree! While we don’t do grades until high school, we compile best work in each year/“grade”. During the year I write notes about the pieces of work that were a particular breakthrough or milestone.

@user-ol2te5hc7e 11 ай бұрын

That is a really excellent idea

@heathercheatham2598 11 ай бұрын

I started this simply because like Shannon everything felt important. I did keep their journals too just because it was so cute to see the progression of the drawing but everything else I put in their portfolio and just kept something form beginning, middle, and end of the school year for each subject our state requires us to teach. Our State GA doesn’t mandate the portfolio but it might help with college admission or at least be fun for us to lol through and see each year.

@lfuentes4098 11 ай бұрын

Schoolwork and art work is one of the hardest thing for me as well. My kids would gladly get rid of everything. So I like to look through the art and date it. Then I try and organize by school year. My kids Kindergarten teacher made them a spiral bound portfolio and an extra big folder to put extra work. I still go through it and weed things out. I think each year you develop a little more distance to the work and can say goodbye to it. I also like to take pictures of my kid next to their work. So this way I could let go of the big artwork and keep the photo as the momento instead.

@aprillauman 11 ай бұрын

We homeschool and the rule of thumb is keeping a small selection of best work from every subject that shows progress over the year, plus a handful of special art or other similar works. We use the folders with brads built in and hole punch everything and file it away. Each year I go back through all the years and find a couple of things that no longer feel sentimental, and it’s also easy to remove work samples that have become cumbersome as the years pass. I purchased one large hanging file box for each of them and my hope is that when they graduate I will hand them the one box each and that will be all of their school things. I keep other sentimental items (baby things, special stuffies, etc, elsewhere and also try to go back through it annually. Eventually I’d like the kids to help decide their best work to keep.

@carlarancatore-white4886 11 ай бұрын

We keep the journals but throw out the academia papers. We store art work that we decide to keep in the seasonal decorations they belong to Christmas, valentines day etc. This has saved us a ton in decorations over the years and the grandkids get so excited to see their art work hung up throughout the year especially when it's next to aunts or mom's art work.😂

@ucfhillcollege8296 11 ай бұрын

We home schooled and through the summer we went to one math page and an hour of reading. Kept their skills up. Also in May, they were the ones to decide to keep only 5 papers for their memory box. On the last day of the school year, they went through everything and we reviewed what were their favorites thing to study. Last week I got the school supplies for my grands. I had missed that adventure since my kids went to college...19 years ago! Well done on getting everything organized for a new year!!

@karentee9529 11 ай бұрын

"Organization Jubilation" or "Declutter Flutter" 😊. I love your videos, they are so motivating!! ❤

@createmychaos5250 11 ай бұрын

Oh, Declutter Flutter is a good one!

@LeafLikeOnATree 11 ай бұрын

You are so good, I love both. Declutter Flutter and Organization jubilation. I think we got a winner!

@mondfalkin3781 11 ай бұрын

wounderful idea 🤩 love that you ask your kids to write about 1 thing they are grateful for and draw a picture... so cute 💚 I would make photos of the best ones, make a artistic collection and hang it on the wall...as a good inspiration for those rainy grey days

@DipityS 11 ай бұрын

I like to sing 'I am the champioooon of the woooorld!' when I've finished a big task or am very proud of myself - with much interpretative arm dancing and such like. When you were dealing with the kid's notebooks I thought of the slates the children on Anne of Green Gables and Little House on the Prairie used - where you'd need to wipe it off over and over to be able to use it but only had the one item at the end of the day. We produce so much more waste product in our age having access to unlimited paper for cheap along with other stuff. I don't envy you the decision making on that one and can only say the unhelpful - make sure the keeping doesn't get in the way of enjoying the doing. Also, I might add, that I loved you look - your hair and the make-up - absolutely in love with your look. Loved a peek at the puppies as well.

@sonyahubbard3226 11 ай бұрын

Bookshelf looks tons better 👏🏼👏🏼 and the lip color is impressive 💋

@loriclapper3663 11 ай бұрын

Big job that most of us don’t like to deal with. Congratulations on being 1 hour better sister!

@carolcooper881 11 ай бұрын

Make a mental note to clean or straight that closet in the cooler months. 😊

@kaydaherrera 11 ай бұрын

For kids school work, we keep the best from each week, then once a month we go through everything we saved each week and pick the best from the month and then it goes in their keepsake box which is a file box with different folders for each grade. It would be impossible to keep everything the school sent them home with, not every assignment is special. Reading stories on Reddit of kids who inherited all the school work their parents saved and really didn't care helped me be a little more ruthless about what we keep.

@angelicajones3958 11 ай бұрын

Shannon, You need to have a floor fan facing inside of that closet to keep you cool while you work in there. You did a good job in just half an hour!!!!

@StarrREVA 11 ай бұрын

Tip from a larger girl who raised her thermostat to 78 recently -- I am sure you have ceiling fans which help, but you may want to get yourself a small USB chargeable fan to keep on you when you are working up a sweat. I have one on my rollator that was made for a stoller and it is a life saver when I am walking to my sister's house next door in this heat or if I have been sweeping or vacuuming or doing any housework and start to sweat.

@joycefernandezbaham8380 11 ай бұрын

I love the one hour better. I have used the tiny tidy method as well. It keep me from getting overwhelmed. You are doing a great job Shannon. I’m so glad you are feeling better

@scholargrrl 11 ай бұрын

GLOW!!!! We are all glowing when we clean. Because we are so ecstatic, of course! ;)

@freedominabudget 11 ай бұрын

That sponsor segue was amazing!! I need to check them out!

@JaniceIsLearning 11 ай бұрын

I like your videos, but this one really got me wanting to clean/declutter something. As an adult, I still like the fresh start of that “back to school” feeling.

@karenmcneill2602 11 ай бұрын

Honestly Shannon you are adorable, funny, clever and hardworking. I love your videos! Excellent decluttering in 1hr.

@elizabeth75000 11 ай бұрын

Lipstick is a homerun! Especially with the shirt and eye makeup!

@rebekahk5329 11 ай бұрын

I love your videos. I get good decluttering inspo from many channels, but you're the rare one where I always think you're a person I'd want to hang out with in real life. As an introverted homebody, not many people rate that high. 😉

@LeafLikeOnATree 11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@margiebeeb2836 11 ай бұрын

Always happy to see a video from you! Love it!😊

@voiceojane 11 ай бұрын

“Bold choice for decluttering” 😂😂. Apparently I need to up my game for being alone in the basement, sorting through the chaos 🤣🤣

@LeafLikeOnATree 11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@cantocant2346 11 ай бұрын

I love listening to you talk. The lipstick is so good!

@maryannhorner1900 11 ай бұрын

I like those black bins. Consider getting some white tape for your label maker. That would show up good with the black type 👍

@inchbyinch7564 11 ай бұрын

I remember your last declutter in that closet. You’ve done really well keeping it in order from then to now.

@tabbycat4606 11 ай бұрын

When I was a teacher I did a sticker journal. The journal pages were half blank half lined. Put a sticker on the blank part( for example a rabbit) they would draw a picture and then write about it. The kids loved it ❤

@heiditate6989 11 ай бұрын

At least you can still get on the floor and back up. Not me anymore at 60 lol. I like the black bins much better than the clear ones for the living room shelf.

@heatherjolly8389 11 ай бұрын

I need to go thru our homeschool supplies too. School starts in September here in WA.

@sandralee1748 11 ай бұрын

I just found you about 2 weeks ago and omg I love you. You are so REAL !! I love the “better” method. Since I found you , I’ve started the “better method “ and I feel better about myself. Thank you Honey for being so inspirational. ❤

@sarahrking 11 ай бұрын

Hi Shannon! ❤ Your bookshelf looks so cute with the black organizers, plants, and diffuser on top. I’m watching your videos while I’m on the couch recovering from abdominal Surgery! 😵‍💫

@createmychaos5250 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video, Shannon! You've inspired me to at least work on my craft closet. Lol I'm glad I'm not the only one playing the thermostat challenge. I've only made it to 72. But we've stayed in the $200s so far also. I'm in Louisiana and it was 106F yesterday. Love your one hour betters so much. They're very motivating. PS The lipstick looks good!

@3TXSisters 11 ай бұрын

Your sense of humor tickles me! Just love your videos. Most creative award for sponsorship! Loving the lipstick the color is beautiful on you and it never smeared. Great one hour better. I was feeling the heat with you in the upstairs room. We've bumped our thermostat up to 74, lol. I know that's ridiculously low for some but I can't function when it's hot and humid. Hello, we live in Florida, what did I expect when we moved here?! Fall will be here soon. It's my favorite season in Texas. Take care, Linda 🦋

@roxanaconception 11 ай бұрын

😄 you always make me get a little chuckle! “Shannon!” Yeah?

@roxanaconception 11 ай бұрын

And…. “I LOOK LIKE A MIME!” 😄🥰 …doing the whole behind a wall and pulling a rope..😄 I just appreciate the extra add on humor.

@countrywifemommylife4558 11 ай бұрын

Hello! Fellow homeschool mom of 8. I have several kiddos who like to keep absolutely everything they have ever created. We have begun taking a picture of it, and then putting it into a photo book. This majorly cuts down on paper clutter, and the kids really enjoy looking through photo books of their creations!

@kathryndedrick3153 11 ай бұрын

I was thinking about what you said about your craft closet, and I may have a suggestion. At Homedpot, they have these fan things that you cut into the wall, and it helps pull the air through to spots that don't get the air serculation they need. Maybe that might work for there. Also wanted you to know absolutely wonderful you are and how much you have inspired me in my hectic home.

@barbaraweber3084 11 ай бұрын

It was nice to have my breakfast watching you this morning. For some reason I couldn't add a comment until just now.....silly phones.

@jessicahoward5128 11 ай бұрын

Haha!! Your sponsor segue gave me Jurassic park vibes when John Hammond was chatting with the DNA strand 😂😂😂

@sandymyers1182 Жыл бұрын

Always glad to see a Shannon video! I also see an oncologist/hematologist for a condition called ITP, which is low platelets. I used to spend almost 3 hours every Thursday for blood work and a shot. I now take a chemo drug called Promacta to keep the platelets at a decent level. So glad you are feeling better

@littlemarit9808 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video!! You go girl! When I heard your dog breathing I immediately thought of a problem with a soft palate. Our weather in the netherlands is horrible, pouring rain and heavy winds. Good luck with the heat wave! 😊

@elainelichtenberg5268 11 ай бұрын

Love your hair and lipstick. Maybe use your little chalkboard tags for the new bins, the white chalk would stand out against the black

@melanieturner5665 Жыл бұрын

My kids do art on Fridays and it immediately goes into clear protective sleeves and into their art binder. I put cover pages with their name, grade, and school year, and place those in clear protective sleeves as a divider of each year. The idea is they will have 32 (for 32 weeks of school) saved art projects in 1 place. I also do the same for writing. Another idea, my friend takes photos of her children's art and makes a Shutterfly or Walgreens photo book.

@caitlinavila5314 11 ай бұрын

I homeschool. I had to go through and put away/ purge our school stuff to feel like I could enjoy summer. I didn't want it to taunt me all summer.

@LeafLikeOnATree 11 ай бұрын

It definitely tainted me this summer 😂

@JessThim 11 ай бұрын

Best advertisement ive seen on you tube yet! You always make me laugh.😊

@sarahbell5360 Жыл бұрын

You encourage me so much!

@debraleague8135 11 ай бұрын

Your lipstick looks perfect! I am so glad that you are feeling better 😊

@nenascheidecker839 11 ай бұрын

Was excited to see a new video!! Love the way you did the sponsored part.. Super fun

@lynnreynolds9790 11 ай бұрын

You’re awesome! What I’ve been doing with kids art and schoolwork is at the end of each year I take pictures of it all. Then I create a Chatbooks with it and photos from the year. So they will each have books from each school year. They love paging thru them and remembering

@LeafLikeOnATree 11 ай бұрын

I love this idea so much

@trehs98 11 ай бұрын

Great declutter, I sweat like that all the time. Because of meds and health issues. Thanks for sharing. ❤

@cherylcoolidge8249 11 ай бұрын

You are looking so well and seem to have more energy. So happy for you.

@findingaway5512 11 ай бұрын

I often use plain note cards to label things. I like big bold writing. You could also put behind your label maker.

@Ragt0p 11 ай бұрын

May I suggest securing the bottom of the black bins with packing tape or similar? Just tying down the flaps on the inside bottom. It will make them more sturdy, as they will be moved every day for months 💕

@heathersmeather 11 ай бұрын

I always thought making a “book return”, like a basket or bin, when my kids were younger. Even my husband doesn’t like to put books back on shelves. Then I would put away the books later when I was tidying up for the day. Never happened…and now my kids are teens and I decluttered most of our books. Lol

@LeafLikeOnATree 11 ай бұрын

So smart!

@hollyphillips563 11 ай бұрын

My son has a drawing on the back of almost every single school paper he brings home! I take a picture and throw away the paper or else I’d have a house full of papers! Lol! My goal is to make photo books of school keepsake pictures I’ve taken.

@dorothyodenthal128 11 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the declutter and organization of the closet. Love those videos.

@judyfarmer2962 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Shannon for a nice video. I think we all can go in and get rid of a bunch of useless things.

@susanbibber3080 11 ай бұрын

The bookcase looks great !

@user-zi3kd4td2f 11 ай бұрын

So happy to see a new video from you!

@kimberlyburk5446 11 ай бұрын

Love how the shelves turned out. Great job! Love the red lipstick too!

@loverlyredhead 11 ай бұрын

We start our homeschool at 10 am. We ease into it with a hymn and then a Songs for Saplings catechism song. Then I move into preschool with my 4 year old. Her brother (1st grade equivalent) likes to watch her stuff, too. She finishes with a read aloud of a book on KZfaq, which gives me an opportunity to get some laundry started, dishes washed, etc. When that's done, it's his turn and the younger two go to play so I can give him undivided attention for his reading and handwriting lessons. He has a break after 3 subjects when everyone gets a snack or we break for lunch, depending on how quick the day is going.

@Myeverydaywifelife 11 ай бұрын

Hi Shannon! I love the idea of decorating top of your shelf so it doesn’t get cluttered up! I do that too as I have an issue with flat surfaces all over the house. 🥴 My breakfast nook table use to be covered with mail and paper work until I cleared it off and decorated the table with a runner and a few things. 💜👍 it’s working good now!

@nicolealvarez4518 11 ай бұрын

I love your one hour better idea. I think of it and you when I do my own decluttering/cleaning of an area.

@gotpcnow 11 ай бұрын

I love the plants/diffuser set up! The dark containers make it look classy!

@terri4353 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Thanks!❤

@thek9girl1017 11 ай бұрын

Great video Shannon!

@amonralice 11 ай бұрын

You did great, Shannon. 👏👏

@patriciaalldred1036 11 ай бұрын

Love the bookcase makeover❤

@amandasnailtasticnails9657 11 ай бұрын

This past year I finally decided I can get down on the floor with my students. Though I mainly work with the intermediate students they still like to sit on the floor when working with me. Yes, however, I’ve yet accomplished a task I’ve been needing to do. With the start of the school year I too need to go through my past school stuff as so I know what I have. I like the timer method that you. I just haven’t tried it.

@sherrygantt2158 11 ай бұрын

You made the most of that hour. The school corner looks great. Your hard work paid off in the craft closet as well. So, glad you are getting answers with health. We serve an Awesome God.

@CherylHoward-tc5ut 11 ай бұрын

Shannon, we live in GA and our electric bill in the summer is $800 a month. Gulp. I hate it!!!!!!

@homeschoolteenswithjenny 11 ай бұрын

I have an 8th and 10th grader homeschooling, so we don't do too many combined subjects anymore. But we do a Bible study together in the mornings, and we always read aloud to start our day off :)

@carolrifon6337 11 ай бұрын

You are so much fun. Your lip stick looks awesome... I really look forward to your videos... xo

@andreariley4193 11 ай бұрын

Essential oil diffusers are great, but make sure you are getting oils that are pet friendly. My local place has some that are in almond oil and are dog friendly. Essential oils can cause medical issues for our furry friends.

@lozzy8821 11 ай бұрын

I don't keep any of my children's school work, good bits go on the fridge till they bring home the next good thing and it gets recycled. I do keep certificates that are sent home from school. I'm just not sentimental at all with school work but I am with photos 😊

@tracywaring3769 11 ай бұрын

Love the new lipstick xx

@brookewebb4924 11 ай бұрын

I need to declutter our “misc” room. We also have waaaay too much stuff. I laughed out loud when you did the pantomime. 😂 And loved your caption about Stephen and your kid in the background asking why or what you were doing. Lol. Good job on your bookshelf! I have 2 pugs and an English bulldog so keeping it cool inside is imperative for all of them so our AC is usually at 72. Looking forward to the cooler months.

@missmustache4207 11 ай бұрын

Here too, would love to open windows, but any noise gets her barking.

@KeliOConnor 11 ай бұрын

I am SO happy you found the gene! I’m still a mystery zebra, but we found an incidental cancer gene during my workup. It’s outrageous how it takes women complaining for over a decade before these things get figured out, but I’m so happy doctors are starting to listen and request genetic testing more!

@LeafLikeOnATree 11 ай бұрын

Me too! My new doctor and I talked in depth why he checked it and no one else did.

@judys4977 11 ай бұрын

First time I leave a reaction on your video, (I'm from the Netherlands) I love your declutter video's and your sweet and optimistic personality!! That white cabinet with the black storing boxes lookes gorgeous!! ❤

@nanab9230 11 ай бұрын

I recently found your channel. It quickly became my favorite. I cleaned three junk drawers this weekend. So satisfying! The lipstick looks great! I’m going to look for it.

@katia.luna213 11 ай бұрын

YAY!!! ❤❤❤ I'm trying to get a good sleep and breakfast routine going, so thank you for posting! Nothing better than a dear KZfaq friend for company lol 🎉 It's too hot 🥵🔥

@mwcmwc8768 11 ай бұрын

Love the lippy!!

@tamaraemerson4785 11 ай бұрын

"read your Bible,pray everyday,pray everyday,read your Bible ,pray everyday and you'll grow ,grow ,grow..."🙏🏻👍🏻reminds me of my childhood and vacation Bible school 😊

@taustin6524 11 ай бұрын

Great job and your lipstick is on point even with all the “glistening”😉

@jessicaevens9679 11 ай бұрын

Legit the read your Bible pray everyday song has been stuck in my head over a month. So much that I've been singing it while teaching Sunday School too😅

@reneewooten551 11 ай бұрын

I just want to say I love the way you did your sponsor and I just love your videos you make them interesting lol so keep them coming and until next video may God bless you and your family

@juliegauchay4219 11 ай бұрын

Great job, Shannon, with both the bookshelves and the closet! 💜 Paper clutter is my nemesis! I also struggle with keeping sentimental items, too, but I'm building those decluttering muscles, and I'm getting better at letting things go! (Have you considered approaching your kids' keepsakes the way Dawn at The Minimal Mom does with their memory boxes? It might be something to look into. Just a thought.) You got this, sister! 🎉 (P.S. I loved the look of those black magazine holders so much that I bought some, too! They'll be just the thing for keeping important documents handy but out of sight. Thanks for linking them! 👍🏼👏🏼)

@annabelvnoucek2148 11 ай бұрын

I really like your nail colour!

@shannonflood255 11 ай бұрын

You’re looking good

@missmustache4207 11 ай бұрын

🙌 for pushing through despite hot. When i put myself together makeup ect then end up doing something sweaty or dirty i get cranky, but you look great and did so good!

@hayleechapman1218 11 ай бұрын

As a mom of two, 21 and 23, I used to keep a lot of schoolwork-public school. The good thing is as they get older there is less and less to keep as sentimental. Some writing that doesn’t take up much space.

@erinkimmel9479 11 ай бұрын

I homeschool an only child (off and on over the years) and she is not a morning person. We don't do school in the AM! We start at 1. Schools in our area start in September but we don't like the heat so we're going to start mid August. This is our 2nd year in a row and I am not in the mood this time!

@kimberlylamitie2869 11 ай бұрын

I saved a box of the kids art projects. When I retired and had moved said box both kids were like what is it? And could care less about those things. I’d get rid of it after reviewing at the end of the year. 😊

@Blessedgal_3897 11 ай бұрын

I'm decluttering right with you on our school things. I said well dang I need to get my life together. I'm over the heat in Georgia. Our bill generated the other day and I about passed out. Thankfully I was already sitting. 🤣🤣

@mandylirette9782 11 ай бұрын

I hope you do school supplies reveal in your next video 😊

@findingaway5512 11 ай бұрын

Fantasmagoric- means dream like. That may be a good word. 😊 That one I learned in highschool and has been rattling around in there. 😂 Thanks for pulling that out of the abyss with your fun words.

@BlueBird-nf2gp 5 ай бұрын

I hope your health is doing better. Seeing your closet and thinking about my closets made me wonder how many hours of my life I've spent trying to organize closets. I probably don't want to know that number.😬

@JustNatasha93 11 ай бұрын

The next time you Declutter the closet, I challenge you to get rid of anything that hasn’t been used in a year. And if there is something that hasn’t been used in a year that you just can’t bear to part with, put it in a box, close it completely up, and date it. Leave the box in the closet but out of the way. In another year if you still haven’t used anything from the box, donate it without looking inside.

@doloresbingham7956 11 ай бұрын

The red lipstick looks very nice on you. I’ve always felt the same way. I feel like it’s all over the place and I just never got used to it so I never used it anymore but you look really good in it sending you prayers for your health Please be safe and God bless.