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Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy to help inspire you and welcome! There are so many very kind and helpful, compassionate people in this little community I've been growing and your presence will just add to that warmth! Happy to support your channel growth! I have a few videos in a playlist you may want to watch. It's called My Monetization Birthday Journey...or something like that. Hope you find some helpful tips!

Thank you! I am using Canvas Pro. It's great in creating visual storytelling. Takes a boatload of time, but the results seem to be worth it!

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 Oh!! I use that as well but definitely don’t know its full potential. Thank you!!

Welcome Julie! I'm glad you're here! 💕😀

I hear you. I used to want completely clear counters. But then I didn't like taking everything out all the time and putting things back. I stopped and thought, "the counters are there for a purpose! The kitchen is supposed to be a place where you PREPARE FOOD! How could I prepare food when all the materials weren't available?! My counters have some stuff on them now. Just enough to be productive in there when needed.😀

Yes sir!

Totally agree Shauna! I think perfect has to be in the way I feel rather than what things look like. So a few things out on the counters doesn't trump the happiness I feel at just leaving it there and doing something else enjoyable!

Thanks Jackie! I enjoyed playing around with editing this time. Although I am a creative too, painting, drawing, mixed media and such, I'm finding lots of creative joy in the editing process. It's a kind of visual storytelling that I'm enjoying! Canva Pro is very helpful!

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 I use Canva Pro, too. It is super creative. I’m delighted by every new thing I learn and I can tell you are too.

Thank you Tracie! I enjoy challenging myself to try new things...so this one took more effort, but I learned a lot for sure! It's rather freeing to be able to run my home the way I want...without all the high, hard to meet expectations. No disrespect to mothers of course...she taught me well. But it's time to do it my way! 💕

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 you deserve to do it your way and time way is doable, reasonable and I love that you shared it with us. I can tell you put a lot of planning and effort into this video.

It’s always a pleasure. I like telling stories and connecting with people through those stories. Thanks for the kind words! 💕🙏

Thank you, Steve! I think that’s part of our job…to ensure we are living in balance. Especially as we get older and attempt to shed all the prior “rules of engagement “ we were expected to live by.

Congratulations Robin! This is exciting! Thanks for watching, commenting, and letting me know so I can support you! If you show up here in comments often, you’ll likely get the support of other men and women, both viewers and creators, who are always welcoming in new folks to their subscriber lists. I subscribed to your channel and although I haven’t gotten a chance to watch yet, I like the titles and topics you’re converting…as opposed to just design. I just did a video on decluttering (but not about “decluttering”) and how it can affect our sense of peace in our homes. 🏠. So I appreciate content focused on making the home an accessible and comfortable place to be. Anyway, I’m excited to watch your channel grow and looking forward to your content. You can do this! ✨👋🙏🏠🏠

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 Awesome feedback! My daughter is going for her degree in teaching-special ed - and I have a soft spot for educators. I’m learning a lot from her about inclusive teaching

I’m glad you can appreciate the message. I understand about the grief too. When my mom passed a few years back, although I already had much of her stuff after they downsized into independent living home, I had to decide what I would now do with her china, collectibles, her furniture, her linens…it was hard. I found a solution though and worked through the emotions around it. And for the same reasons…I didn’t want MY kids to have to deal with two generations of stuff. There’s still some work to be done…but when I have the energy and focus…which IS NOT now. lol.

Yes…THAT kind of decluttering is of value. And when less people are living here, I plan to do the same! Daily decluttering (formerly known as “tidying up”) serves me no purpose at this point when in two seconds flat, someone can walk in a room and clutter it up again! LOL. Since I have the TIDY bug in me, I may have my home like yours…in a few years! 😉✨💕

Morning Candace! Thank you! This one was fun to make…and reminded me to continue living my life my way…and not the way influencers try to influence me to. lol.

I understand. Last summer, I got so involved in decluttering, removing unwanted or unused items, that it almost consumed my days. It was a productive habit, but when all of a sudden it was time to go back to work, and I clocked more decluttering hours than fun or rest hours…well let’s just say it was a frustrating epiphany.

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!👋

Hey! Thanks! Truth bombs! I like that. And feel free to borrow…no use reinventing the wheel, as teachers always say!

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 Thanks for being such an inspiring teacher to those of us mature young at hearts, us ripe apples, slightly brown spotted bananas....

@@WildHare-fb7ry I’m laughing out loud over here! 😆

@@beautifullifesageg.3951 🤠

Glad it was helpful..and my pleasure. I’ve been having many life epiphanies lately and they’re coming at me quickly so I’m happy to share them. ✨💕

Cats! 🐈. Yay! So you know of the odd sensation of cat litter granules stuck to the bottom of your feet? lol. And in the oddest of places…nowhere near the litter box! Even with a mat to collect the litter, AND an area a rug just outside the location of the box, put there for the sole purpose of keeping the litter from getting any further. lol. Don’t get me wrong..I ADORE my cats. I just can’t figure out or keep up with this phenomenon! lol🙃

Yes. And at our age, when our mental health is also determined by our hormone balance, I’d rather be emotionally balanced than have an Instagram worthy kitchen! So anything to help my mood is a game-changer! ✨💕

My pleasure, Linda! I appreciate you taking the time to quote that part. I’m happy it hit a nerve with you. ✨💕

I will! I like that maxim! Yes…we have some dust…but no one is sick and everyone is happy!

Hi Tricia! Thanks for popping in to comment and for the kind words! 🙏✨Congrats on your new channel! I’ve subscribed in support and am looking forward to watching your content.✨✨. Yep…similar journeys, but unique perspectives. Hope to see you in comments in the future. The community here has some really kind and compassionate people, both creators and viewers, who are all in support of each other. You’re likely to meet many on your same journey! Welcome to the crew! 👋💕

Hi Paul! I’m so glad you popped into comments and YOU ARE WELCOME! I’m grateful that you found value in the video. Maybe you’ll consider coming back for more..😉 The community here is SO wonderful and supportive, with so many artists, creators, retired folks living their dreams, and others who are on health journeys…whether emotionally or physically. The small creator communities of Gen X is rather extraordinary, in my opinion! I was following others from a fair distance back in March with 57 subs…and didn’t expect to love this so much. It’s been incredible for me to learn so many new skills and meet so many special people. My wish for you is that you have the same opportunity and experience! ✨💕

Ha! That’s pretty funny! I hope you got rest. ✨✨

Thanks, Linda! I’ve since walked that hill a few more times, but now I need new sneakers bc the tread on the bottom is worn flat…and I’m now REALLY not confident going up or down! Lol