Channel Title: Melissa Maker Channel Description: Melissa Maker is an entrepreneur, cleaning expert, founder of Toronto’s most popular boutique cleaning service, and star of the Clean My Space channel on YouTube (but she still hates to clean!). Every week, Melissa delivers new videos dishing expert advice on cleaning products, tools, DIY substitutes, and practical, timesaving solutions to everyday problems. Melissa has appeared on the Today Show, and has been featured in InStyle, Real Simple, and Better Homes and Gardens. <video> Kicking EXCUSES to the Curb! | Very Important Things with Melissa Maker | Part 2 Description: Excuses are what separate successful people from those who can't seem to make it. I want to help you see that excuses are total losers that waste our time and keep us from achieving more in our lives. In this video, we get to the bottom of them and kick them to the curb. The amazing life you CAN have is kept just out of reach when excuses prevail. Here's how I overcome the urge to make excuses and push past the garbage to attain what I really want. I hope you do the same with these concepts. WATCH THE FIRST VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/tXkdaG9RBzs I'm excited to share a long overdue new video here on the Melissa Maker channel - How to Stop Procrastinating - it's from a new video series called Very Important Things, where we talk about motivation and inspiration to affect any change in your life. Comment Question: What excuses are holding you back from doing the next big thing in your life? Subscribe to the Melissa Maker channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/melissamaker?sub_confirmation=1 Be the first to get updates: https://thedecisionmaker.com </video> <video> Try this the next time you have to hang long garments in your closet 🤯 #clothing #closet #laundry Description: </video> <video> Testing out this odd new Dyson vacuum accessory 🤔 Description: </video> <video> Exciting GENDER REVEAL! What Are We Having? Description: SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE PREGNANCY UPDATES: http://bit.ly/MelissaMaker WARNING: Comments contain spoilers DON'T READ UNTIL YOU HAVE WATCHED! We decided to find out the gender of our baby when we got our NIPT test done at about 11 weeks and reveal it to our families at a fun gender reveal party. After the results came in, our families came for brunch and we FaceTimed in a bunch of people to open a giant bag of balloons and find out what we were having! I'd love to know in the comments, did you think I was having a boy or a girl? And, how did you do a gender reveal, or would you do one? I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching! xo My outfit: H&M MAMA Shaping Skinny Jeans http://rstyle.me/~a6tUv Gap Women Maternity Tailored Oxford Shirt http://rstyle.me/~a6tUp VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://MelissaMaker.com My other content: http://www.cleanmyspace.com http://www.youtube.com/cleanmyspace Find me on: I N S T A G R A M http://www.instagram.com/MelissaMaker F A C E B O O K http://www.facebook.com/MelissaMaker01 T W I T T E R http://www.twitter.com/MelissaMaker ***Some links above are affiliate links. By clicking on them and ordering something, I get a small commission which helps support this channel. Thanks for clicking on them and for your support) </video> <video> Baby Talk with My Mom - 1982 vs. 2017 - PLUS CONTEST: Win an Asus Zenfone 4! Description: In this video, my mom and I chat all about how technology has changed since she was pregnant with me in 1982 and here and now, as I am pregnant (with her first grandchild!). OMG...I can't believe what she used compared to what I can pick up today for my little one. Crazy 80's. My mom is SO cute and she brought some baby albums along so I’ve included some baby pics, too. Thumbs up for my mom, Sandi!! THIS IS A SPONSORED VIDEO: I was invited to celebrate Best Buy Canada and Asus's recent initiative to deck out a Boys & Girls Club with cool tech - they even taught young girls a workshop on how to code and the girls created their own games that you can play by clicking the link HERE. Learn more at: #ExperienceAsus @Asus @BestBuyCanada. THERE IS A GREAT CONTEST🚨 TOO! DETAILS: I am GIVING AWAY one Asus Zenfone 4 to a lucky person who needs a tech upgrade. The contest will run for two weeks from this video’s launch date. To enter, simply leave a comment down below and let me know why YOU need a new cellphone! Winner will be chosen at random and contacted through DM, so please check your inbox. ALL THE RULES: http://bit.ly/BestBuyAsusContestRules PLAY THE GAMES THE GIRLS MADE: 1) Endless Runner Template:https://www.scirra.com/arcade/action-games/endless-runner-template-22608 2) Flying Bird/Octopus: https://www.scirra.com/arcade/other-games/flying-birdoctopus-22609 3) Flying Cake: https://www.scirra.com/arcade/adventure-games/flying-cake-22612 4) Princess Run: https://www.scirra.com/arcade/other-games/princess-run-22611 5) Beware Marshmallows are Sticky!!: https://www.scirra.com/arcade/racing-games/beware-marshmallows-are-sticky-22610 VISIT MY WEBSITE: http://MelissaMaker.com MY OTHER STUFF: http://www.cleanmyspace.com http://www.youtube.com/cleanmyspace FIND ME ON: I N S T A G R A M http://www.instagram.com/MelissaMaker F A C E B O O K http://www.facebook.com/MelissaMaker01 T W I T T E R http://www.twitter.com/MelissaMaker </video> <video> How to Dry Brush for Beautiful Smooth Skin and More Energy During Pregnancy and Beyond Description: Are you worried about stretch marks during pregnancy? What about low energy during pregnancy? Bloating or swelling during pregnancy? Cellulite during pregnancy? Dry brushing can help! Actually, it can help with all of this and MORE even if you are NOT pregnant. This is great for anyone to do. ***AMAZON LINKS TO DRY BRUSHES I LIKE *** Yes, these are affiliate links! Body and face brush set - http://amzn.to/2EBQnjA Vegan body brush - http://amzn.to/2FwZwvp Face brush http://amzn.to/2mofr6a Dry brushing is an age-old practice that not only cleans the lymph system, but helps keep skin looking young, tight, and healthy. And, it has been said to help in the prevention of stretch marks and cellulite - pregnant or not. This is a practice I now do on my body and face daily and have noticed many benefits since starting at the very beginning of my pregnancy. I have yet to see one stretch mark, have not retained water/bloated, and my cellulite (although full disclosure, I had only 1 or 2 tiny patches pre-pregnancy) has not gotten any worse. I attribute this to a number of factors, including maintaining a healthy (ish) diet during pregnancy, genetics, staying well-hydrated, moisturizing and dry brushing. I thoroughly enjoy it and find it helps boost my energy, I have noticed an improvement in digestion, and I get major compliments on my skin, too. Try this very enjoyable and invigorating practice for yourself! ***MY OTHER CONTENT*** http://www.cleanmyspace.com http://www.youtube.com/cleanmyspace ***FIND ME ON*** I N S T A G R A M http://www.instagram.com/MelissaMaker F A C E B O O K http://www.facebook.com/MelissaMaker01 T W I T T E R http://www.twitter.com/MelissaMaker </video> <video> 5 WAYS TO BEAT INSOMNIA! Description: Insomnia has been a challenge for me lately - welcome to the third trimester! Occasionally, I’d have trouble falling asleep prior to pregnancy - what I’d consider normal amounts of insomnia - and once in my second and third trimesters, it became a problem. My midwives and friends told me it was my body’s way of preparing for life with a newborn (and in the same breath, I’d inevitably hear ‘rest while you can!!!’ 🙄). I get that, but I also know how important sleep is for my sanity, well-being and ability to function as a kind and productive member of society. As usual, I did a bunch of research and have tested out various strategies for dealing with pregnancy insomnia and I am happy to share with you what has really worked for me. I hope they help anyone out there suffering from those frustrating sleepless nights, too. I would love to know what you do to battle insomnia - pregnant or not! Please tell me in the comments below! ***PAID PROMOTION NOTICE*** A very special thanks to Dell for supplying me with the super-sleek XPS 13 inch 2-in-1 to play around with and for sponsoring this video. To check out the full range of Dell's products including the XPS 13 2-in-1, http://www.dell.com/en-ca/. ***MY OTHER CONTENT*** http://www.cleanmyspace.com http://www.youtube.com/cleanmyspace ***FIND ME ON*** I N S T A G R A M http://www.instagram.com/MelissaMaker F A C E B O O K http://www.facebook.com/MelissaMaker01 T W I T T E R http://www.twitter.com/MelissaMaker </video> <video> Let me show you how to start your first business! Description: Sign up for the Free Training: https://thedecisionmaker.com/signup-free-training The training is absolutely FREE! However, it is only available for a limited time. The first lesson will be released February 15. In the training, you will discover: + Why a cleaning business is the perfect first business to start (5 big reasons) + The 'side hustle' approach & how to get started with hardly any time, money, or experience + How to get your first paying clients (Plus a simple formula for how much to charge) + My proven method to defeat overwhelm and build a failure-proof business, step-by-step Sign up for the Free Training: https://thedecisionmaker.com/signup-free-training </video> <video> How to Care for Orchids & Keep them Alive for 10 YEARS! Description: Orchids need more than an ice cube once a week. I sit down with plant expert, Darryl Cheng (from @HousePlantJournal) to talk about how to keep orchids alive for up to 10 years. We cover off how to water orchids, where to place orchids in the home and how much light they need, how to trim them after the flowers fall off and so much more. After watching this, you'll be an orchid expert yourself. I went from having one orchid that was basically dead to now having 6 beautiful plants and counting and they're thriving! It's so easy to care for orchids if you know what to do. I hope you enjoy this video and please leave any questions or comments below. FIND MELISSA MAKER: https://www.instagram.com/melissamaker https://www.instagram.com/cleanmyspace FIND DARRYL CHENG: https://www.instagram.com/houseplantjournal https://www.youtube.com/houseplantjournal </video> <video> Nail Wraps Tutorial | Nail Strips for Beginners Description: In this video, Melissa Maker talks about nail wraps - everything you need to know about them, from how to apply nail wraps (sometimes called nail polish strips or nail polish stickers) to making them last as long as possible (while still looking fabulous!). Lily & Fox Nail Wraps: https://www.lilyandfox.com #NailWraps are also called #NailStrips or #NailStickers Want to see more videos like this one? Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to this channel to be alerted to new videos! </video> <video> Stay SUPER Energized While Pregnant! Description: I filmed this video to share with you all of the ways I am staying energized while pregnant. It can be an exhausting time, but I have found ways to make it work and feel productive and energized. Even into my third trimester (I am launching this video at 36 weeks pregnant...I know I know), these are still working for me. I have managed to work my 3 jobs (yes!) and keep up with most social engagements during my pregnancy and I am very happy to share these ideas with you. Whether you take iron, eat cacao nibs, dry brush your body, use a good pregnancy pillow, use a hypnobirthing or hypnobabies MP3, or any of the other tips I am discussing, they all help! ***LINKS TO ITEMS I DISCUSS IN THIS VIDEO*** Some of these contain affiliate links. Snoogle body pillow http://amzn.to/2BzjO4b Cacao nibs http://amzn.to/2DH6zQG Dry brush set http://amzn.to/2DHYHyx Hypnobabies program http://amzn.to/2DXhSaG Floradix Iron supplements http://amzn.to/2Bzkerh Fit 2 Birth Mom Workout Program http://www.pregnancyexercise.co.nz/amember/aff/go/melissam ***MY DRY BRUSH VIDEO*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh7xocD4Mgs ***MY OTHER CONTENT*** http://www.cleanmyspace.com http://www.youtube.com/cleanmyspace ***FIND ME ON*** I N S T A G R A M http://www.instagram.com/MelissaMaker F A C E B O O K http://www.facebook.com/MelissaMaker01 T W I T T E R http://www.twitter.com/MelissaMaker </video> <video> PRO TIPS: Spray Bottles 101 (Melissa Maker) #shorts Description: Spray bottles have a few special features and no one teaches us about them! Until now…I learned these things when I became a professional cleaner. 1️⃣ trigger heads come in two styles: round and square 2️⃣ jet stream used to spray very precise areas 3️⃣ mist/spray stream used to spray large areas 4️⃣ round tip sprayer: turn all the way counterclockwise to turn off (to avoid leaking) one turn to activate spray stream, two turns to activate jet stream 3️⃣ square tip sprayer: every other turn will turn the sprayer off. You’ll either see a word or an image showing you which side of the square activates the jet or the spray stream. 4️⃣ to avoid unwanted leaks, always turn your spray bottle off when not in use. . I hope you learned something new today. Share with your friends and follow for more pro cleaning tips! . #cleaning #cleaninghacks #cleaningmotivation #cleaningtips #cleaningproducts #cleaninghouse #cleaninghelp #spraybottles #diycleaning #diycleaningproducts </video> <video> How to Stop Procrastinating | Very Important Things with Melissa Maker | Part 1 Description: I'm excited to share a long overdue new video here on the Melissa Maker channel - How to Stop Procrastinating - it's from a new video series called Very Important Things, where we talk about motivation and inspiration to affect any change in your life. WATCH THE SECOND VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/0TXvT9_ei_I Comment Question: What fears are holding you back from doing the next big thing in your life? Subscribe to the Melissa Maker channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/melissamaker?sub_confirmation=1 Be the first to get updates: https://thedecisionmaker.com </video> <video> DIY Pregnancy Body Oil | Maintain Soft Skin for Less $$$ Description: If pregnancy has got you worried about stretch marks, itchy skin and discomfort with a growing belly, I can't blame you. If you don't want to spend big bucks on a 'stretch mark' oil or body oil for pregnant women, I have scoured the ingredient lists of the most luxe, expensive, all-natural products and developed my own simple DIY recipe which is INCREDIBLE. It has kept my skin moisturized, calm, and to date (34 weeks!) NO stretch marks! A quick warning here - companies and products are not allowed to claim they can reduce or eliminate stretch marks (FDA rules!). So, I am not calling this a 'stretch mark' miracle oil because, well, it's against the law, but I will tell you this stuff is AMAZING for pregnant bodies. It's also way less expensive that the fancy products - because you can buy great quality ingredients and make your own time and again for less! I plan to use this after I have the baby, it's been so great while pregnant, I don't see a reason to stop using it! ***RECIPE AND PRODUCT LINKS *** 2 TBSP - NOW® Solutions Sweet Almond Oil http://amzn.to/2Djp65A 2 TBSP - NOW® Solutions Rose Hip Seed Oil http://amzn.to/2DmJu5J 2 TBSP - NOW® Solutions Vitamin E Oil http://amzn.to/2EVxB74 5 drops - NOW® Solutions Lavender Essential Oi* http://amzn.to/2EYc8u6 5 drops - NOW® Solutions Organic Lemon Essential Oil* http://amzn.to/2DkpqRx *check with your doctor for using essential oils when pregnant or breast-feeding. ***PAID PROMOTION NOTICE*** A very special thanks to NOW® Solutions (http://www.nowfoods.com) for sponsoring this video and supplying me with the ingredients! ***MY OTHER CONTENT*** http://www.cleanmyspace.com http://www.youtube.com/cleanmyspace ***FIND ME ON*** I N S T A G R A M http://www.instagram.com/MelissaMaker F A C E B O O K http://www.facebook.com/MelissaMaker01 T W I T T E R http://www.twitter.com/MelissaMaker ***Some links above are affiliate links. By clicking on them and ordering something, I get a small commission which helps support this channel. Thanks for clicking on them and for your support) DIY Dupe Recipe for Expensive Pregnancy Body Oil - Maintain Soft, Calm, Supple Skin! </video> <video> [Success Story] How Stephanie Became Her Own Boss! Description: To sign up for my FREE TRAINING to learn how to start your own cleaning business, click here: https://thedecisionmaker.com * Stephanie was a student of mine from the very first release of my online course, The Decision Maker. In this video, we discuss the challenges and successes she’s had along the way to becoming a business owner, and how her new cleaning business is doing today. She brought her own grit and determination and followed the step-by-step action roadmap provided in The Decision Maker. Later this month, I’m going to reopen the doors to The Decision Maker for the next cohort of students. And to share my excitement about reopening the course soon, I’m hosting a free 4-part online workshop on starting your own cleaning business. To sign up for my Free Training, click here: https://thedecisionmaker.com The training is absolutely FREE! However, it is only available for a limited time. The first lesson will be released on September 16th. In the training, you will discover: + Why a cleaning business is the perfect first business to start (5 big reasons) + The “side hustle” approach & how to get started with hardly any time, money, or experience + How to get your first paying clients (plus, a simple formula for how much to charge) + My proven method to defeat overwhelm and build a failure-proof business, step-by-step So, if you have ever daydreamed about being your own boss, then this training will be the perfect chance to explore whether a cleaning business might be the right fit for you. You can sign up for the Free Training here: https://thedecisionmaker.com And to hear more about my journey to becoming an entrepreneur, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CNjpYqseSg&t=2s Stephanie’s company website: https://brfcleaningservices.com Melissa Maker starts up The Decision Maker again! </video>

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Melissa Maker is an entrepreneur, cleaning expert, founder of Toronto’s most popular boutique cleaning service, and star of the Clean My Space channel on YouTube (but she still hates to clean!).

Every week, Melissa delivers new videos dishing expert advice on cleaning products, tools, DIY substitutes, and practical, timesaving solutions to everyday problems.

Melissa has appeared on the Today Show, and has been featured in InStyle, Real Simple, and Better Homes and Gardens.

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