It is so great you are camping with your family. Being out of doors and fresh adventures is so refreshing. And the memories will last forever. Camping experiences are some of my very favorite childhood memories.
Back in my camping days - had bins designated for camping. All the supplies were in the bins and ready to go at any time, no repacking or unpacking. For any trip, only needed to purchase food and pack clothes.
I loved camping..in a tent, i have had my knees replaced and i have arthritis in my back so i sold all my camping stuff, the box i had is now a toy box for grandchildren
If I'm feeling overwhelmed, I make a list. Then, I pick the most important thing I want to get done. Somehow, once something is on my list, I'm able to put it out of my mind and focus on whatever I chose to do.
I have always gotten overwhelmed easily. Over the years have learned to say No to things that are social invites, clubs or groups that i know have commitments. I also like to keep things as simple as possible at home and not feel so rushed.
I love to see important family traditions passed down from one generation to another. Thank you for sharing one of your family traditions with us today; 'The making of the first camping bin'! I felt as if we were watching history being made! 🤣🤣🤣
I've also found that focusing on one item/activity at a time works for me. I can give my full attention to that activity and feel that I have accomplished a needed task to keep my home orderly.
Not sure when you got to 100K but a big congrats. There is definitely nothing better than waking up to a clean kitchen. I love the idea of a salsa garden.
My mom created camping box that contain the “only camping” stuff. She made a inventory that was stuck Toto inside top of the box. Made sure we always had the essentials. And it was contained.
I love your videos soooo much. I recently went through a vitrectomy eye surgery to fix a macular hole in my eye and I have to be face down for 7 days with 5 minute breaks each hour so I have been watching/ listening to your videos because I love your calming voice! I’ve been watching you for several years and knew you were one I wanted to listen to during my recovery. I loved your camping trip and your update on your trip with your mom. I love the videos with your mom also, so fun!! I’m going to go back and rewatch/listen to your videos because like I said you are a very calming soul to me. Thank you for your content and I wish you and Grant and the boys all the best! My husband and I raised 2 boys and loved every minute of that, especially outdoors! Take good care 🥰🤗
I like the idea of a salsa garden. My sister did that. I don't see your mom's recipe? I have a hard time pacing myself when we get back from camping. I always dive right into the laundry and putting things away. It's exhausting.
Dang, I always forget to link something LOL. I added the link to the salsa recipe. Thank you for pointing that out =) shannontorrens.com/fresh-salsa-recipe/
You're a busy boy mom and just took them on an enriching excursion so of course you're doing enough... more than enough with all the gardening and cleaning and organizing and online content and so on!
Another good idea for the long day summer burnout is to take a siesta or quiet time in the afternoon, and then go back out later but hopefully with a bit more energy!
Thank you for the video! The camping video was fun too! I was watching a Q&A video of you and Grant, you mentioned that he too has a channel, so I found it and have one more channel that I can watch.
Hi Shannon! It has been incredibly hot and humid here in SC but I still go outside periodically throughout the day and weed, water, just be outside which I enjoy so much. I also have gotten a set watch (a Parsonever, only $25 with a discount code!), and have stopped using my phone to track my steps. It also helps me avoid checking my email, etc and definitely off social media. We like to go to bed early (for us 10:00 pm), and wind down/relax. I play my game on my Kindle and read my book. Then sleep soundly and well. Your kitchen looks so pretty with the white sheer curtains. Thanks always for your videos. Love your family! Hi from SC💕😊🥵🏝️
My experience with camping, well, let's just say, I don't enjoy it at all. It's so much work to prepare for and I am constantly cleaning and straightening while on the trip that there is no way I can enjoy myself. To me and for me it's not very minimalist friendly to have separate sets of cooking and dishware that one must have. So, I admire your camping efforts but it's not for me.
Yes, I don't think it's for everyone. As far as having multiple kitchen items for camping is probably not needed, I personally didn't want to take glass on the trip. We don't have a lot of plastic in our everyday kitchen supplies so I opted to get some plastic stuff, but I don't really think you would have to do that. =)
@simply.clutterfree That makes sense for those who love 🏕 ⛺️ camping. You also probably know that camping is ((not)) for you when you love to just be home, thinking about tasks you could be doing😅 I do love fresh air & being outdoors, but I can get enough of that by walking on trails and at nature centers. It is most important to find what helps you unwind and then-doing just that. Slowing down and getting enough sleep and downtime is very necessary❤😊 I am happy that so many love camping, either way though!
you look beautiful in that blue dress! tell your mom. that I am giving away the rest of the canning and storage jars to my niece next week. (🎉she wants)
Ha ha. For me I just have to really pay enough attention to my “Resent-O-Meter.” Lol. When I feel the bitchy mode coming on, I know it’s time to call a time out on everything. And then of course prioritizing things like eating decently enough (like “out to lunch don’t bother me…I’m not even here” lol) and making a good night’s sleep sacred also (like idc if the apocalypse is coming…go away…it’s bedtime lol). And then there are times I just have to leave the house altogether for awhile or check out for “personal fun time.” Just had to change my mindset. There will always be peoples’ needs, work, chores, goals, todo lists…none of that is ever going away. But what will go away and not exist anymore is meeting your own needs… if you don’t ever make a point to prioritize them.
Do you have tips on avoiding burnout when cooking so many meals from home? I knw you said make something simple but my 3 kids are in a growth spurt or something and are eating SO MUCH FOOD at each meal, that i feel like i need to prepare a lot. Tips?
We have teen and preteen boys. I've yet to find a realistic meal prep video that will actually feed all of us ;) I know Shannon is vegan, but for example. People saying a rotisserie chicken is TWO meals.....ha! More like 1 lunch :)
Hello, I am not an expert on meals by any means. But recently I have been getting more into making our food from scratch and like you said it's hard to get ahead and not get burned out. One thing I am trying out is every time I cook a dinner I try to make way more than needed for that night so we then have left overs for the next day. Last night I made quinoa and I made a double batch so we can now use that in our lunch or dinner today. This is just one thing I am experimenting with.
Haha I don't know how one chicken could be 2 meals LOL. When we used to eat meat a roasted chicken would be gone after just one dinner for just my husband and me. Maybe if you pulled off all the meat and chopped it up and made it into a huge stir-fry with tons of grains and vegetables? That could get it to go a little further...
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I loved seeing how your son switched off the light that his little brother had turned on. Such a responsible young person.
We are always drilling that into everyone! Turn off the lights LOL
I love that your home is both normal and beautiful at the same time! You’re so approachable and kind, and I love the tips you shared in this video!
THANK YOU for reminding all of us to slow down. Inspirational video!
Thank you for being here! I hope you are having a wonderful, relaxing weekend.
It is so great you are camping with your family. Being out of doors and fresh adventures is so refreshing. And the memories will last forever. Camping experiences are some of my very favorite childhood memories.
Back in my camping days - had bins designated for camping. All the supplies were in the bins and ready to go at any time, no repacking or unpacking. For any trip, only needed to purchase food and pack clothes.
That is awesome!
I loved camping..in a tent, i have had my knees replaced and i have arthritis in my back so i sold all my camping stuff, the box i had is now a toy box for grandchildren
If I'm feeling overwhelmed, I make a list. Then, I pick the most important thing I want to get done. Somehow, once something is on my list, I'm able to put it out of my mind and focus on whatever I chose to do.
I look forward to your Sunday morning videos Shannon! Happy Sunday everyone ❤️
Yay! Thank you! I hope you are having a nice Weekend. =)
Would love to see a front yard makeover video like you did for your backyard garden! ❤
Me too! We are planning to work on the front yard after summer when it cools down a little =)
I have always gotten overwhelmed easily. Over the years have learned to say No to things that are social invites, clubs or groups that i know have commitments. I also like to keep things as simple as possible at home and not feel so rushed.
Yes saying no is so good to avoid overwhelm! I have also learned to do the same over the years. =) I hope you are doing well.
I love how you have to put the disclaimer up about leaving the water run. Cus we all know SOMEONE is gonna say something. Ha!
hahaha! Exactly LOL.
It was a great reminder to do some tasks everyday but not go crazy everyday. Diane in Denmark has a great channel as well.
I love to see important family traditions passed down from one generation to another. Thank you for sharing one of your family traditions with us today; 'The making of the first camping bin'! I felt as if we were watching history being made! 🤣🤣🤣
Yay! I am so excited to go camping again. =) I hope you are doing well.
I've also found that focusing on one item/activity at a time works for me. I can give my full attention to that activity and feel that I have accomplished a needed task to keep my home orderly.
Love that!
Not sure when you got to 100K but a big congrats. There is definitely nothing better than waking up to a clean kitchen. I love the idea of a salsa garden.
Thank you so much!! The salsa garden is fun, although nothing was ripe at the same time this year. I hope you are doing well =)
My mom created camping box that contain the “only camping” stuff. She made a inventory that was stuck Toto inside top of the box. Made sure we always had the essentials. And it was contained.
What a great tip for an inventory list. Thank you
I love your videos soooo much. I recently went through a vitrectomy eye surgery to fix a macular hole in my eye and I have to be face down for 7 days with 5 minute breaks each hour so I have been watching/ listening to your videos because I love your calming voice! I’ve been watching you for several years and knew you were one I wanted to listen to during my recovery. I loved your camping trip and your update on your trip with your mom. I love the videos with your mom also, so fun!! I’m going to go back and rewatch/listen to your videos because like I said you are a very calming soul to me. Thank you for your content and I wish you and Grant and the boys all the best! My husband and I raised 2 boys and loved every minute of that, especially outdoors! Take good care 🥰🤗
Thank you so much! I hope you are recovering quickly. Your comment made my day ❤ I hope you take care too
I like the idea of a salsa garden. My sister did that. I don't see your mom's recipe? I have a hard time pacing myself when we get back from camping. I always dive right into the laundry and putting things away. It's exhausting.
Dang, I always forget to link something LOL. I added the link to the salsa recipe. Thank you for pointing that out =) shannontorrens.com/fresh-salsa-recipe/
I could have burn-out as we just returned from vaca! But the house is just as we left it... Tidy!! Thanks to Shannon, and her motivation/inspiration!❤
Yay! Returning to a clean house helps so much! I hope you had a nice vacation. =)
Great idea to start a camping bin for the extra kitchen items. Wish I would have done that before I decluttered all my extras 😂
You're a busy boy mom and just took them on an enriching excursion so of course you're doing enough... more than enough with all the gardening and cleaning and organizing and online content and so on!
Your oldest son has really gotten tall. I think he looks so much like your husband. Enjoyed the video
😊 thank you
Love the practical tips on avoiding burnout in this video!
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Another good idea for the long day summer burnout is to take a siesta or quiet time in the afternoon, and then go back out later but hopefully with a bit more energy!
Shannon, glad to see you can a little time for yourself. ❤
Thank you for the video!
The camping video was fun too!
I was watching a Q&A video of you and Grant, you mentioned that he too has a channel, so I found it and have one more channel that I can watch.
Thank you so much for your support and watching! I hope you are having a nice week.
Hi Shannon! It has been incredibly hot and humid here in SC but I still go outside periodically throughout the day and weed, water, just be outside which I enjoy so much.
I also have gotten a set watch (a Parsonever, only $25 with a discount code!), and have stopped using my phone to track my steps.
It also helps me avoid checking my email, etc and definitely off social media.
We like to go to bed early (for us 10:00 pm), and wind down/relax.
I play my game on my Kindle and read my book. Then sleep soundly and well.
Your kitchen looks so pretty with the white sheer curtains.
Thanks always for your videos. Love your family!
Hi from SC💕😊🥵🏝️
That salsa recipe sounds delicious! I'll have to try it.
😊❤️ the salsa looks delicious I started making mango salsa…yum
Loved your mom’s salsa recipe!
Thank you 😊 Yay!
Thanks Shannon. I always enjoy listening / watching.
Thank you so much for being here! I hope you have a nice day.
Great job Shannon!
I enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Thank you! You too!
I need to practise just doing things more and not being in a race to get them all done. Just slowly chip away at it. Great advice 😊
Hi Shannon,I just love your videos and watching your family camping was a lot of fun,thanks for sharing ❤️
My experience with camping, well, let's just say, I don't enjoy it at all. It's so much work to prepare for and I am constantly cleaning and straightening while on the trip that there is no way I can enjoy myself. To me and for me it's not very minimalist friendly to have separate sets of cooking and dishware that one must have. So, I admire your camping efforts but it's not for me.
It's not for everyone. I hear you. One thing I enjoy about camping is not being at home and thinking about tasks I could be doing 😂
@@simply.clutterfree Yes, for sure.😄
@@Kate42 😊❤️
Yes, I don't think it's for everyone. As far as having multiple kitchen items for camping is probably not needed, I personally didn't want to take glass on the trip. We don't have a lot of plastic in our everyday kitchen supplies so I opted to get some plastic stuff, but I don't really think you would have to do that. =)
@simply.clutterfree That makes sense for those who love 🏕 ⛺️ camping.
You also probably know that camping is ((not)) for you when you love to just be home, thinking about tasks you could be doing😅
I do love fresh air & being outdoors, but I can get enough of that by walking on trails and at nature centers. It is most important to find what helps you unwind and then-doing just that. Slowing down and getting enough sleep and downtime is very necessary❤😊
I am happy that so many love camping, either way though!
God bless you and your family 🦋
As a kid I loved camping! As an adult- the extra work required and lack of amenities is not for me😂
you look beautiful in that blue dress! tell your mom. that I am giving away the rest of the canning and storage jars to my niece next week. (🎉she wants)
Thank you! Yay for decluttering. I will tell my mom! I hope you have a nice day.
@@shannontorrens1 supplies were happly collected Friday evening, I retidied and swept out the garage.
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Ha ha. For me I just have to really pay enough attention to my “Resent-O-Meter.” Lol. When I feel the bitchy mode coming on, I know it’s time to call a time out on everything. And then of course prioritizing things like eating decently enough (like “out to lunch don’t bother me…I’m not even here” lol) and making a good night’s sleep sacred also (like idc if the apocalypse is coming…go away…it’s bedtime lol). And then there are times I just have to leave the house altogether for awhile or check out for “personal fun time.”
Just had to change my mindset. There will always be peoples’ needs, work, chores, goals, todo lists…none of that is ever going away. But what will go away and not exist anymore is meeting your own needs… if you don’t ever make a point to prioritize them.
Do you have tips on avoiding burnout when cooking so many meals from home? I knw you said make something simple but my 3 kids are in a growth spurt or something and are eating SO MUCH FOOD at each meal, that i feel like i need to prepare a lot. Tips?
We have teen and preteen boys. I've yet to find a realistic meal prep video that will actually feed all of us ;) I know Shannon is vegan, but for example. People saying a rotisserie chicken is TWO meals.....ha! More like 1 lunch :)
Hello, I am not an expert on meals by any means. But recently I have been getting more into making our food from scratch and like you said it's hard to get ahead and not get burned out. One thing I am trying out is every time I cook a dinner I try to make way more than needed for that night so we then have left overs for the next day. Last night I made quinoa and I made a double batch so we can now use that in our lunch or dinner today. This is just one thing I am experimenting with.
Haha I don't know how one chicken could be 2 meals LOL. When we used to eat meat a roasted chicken would be gone after just one dinner for just my husband and me. Maybe if you pulled off all the meat and chopped it up and made it into a huge stir-fry with tons of grains and vegetables? That could get it to go a little further...
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