I am not a fan of hot weather either. I love fall and spring but my most favorite time of the year is winter. I hang my sheets out to dry most of the time, weather permitting of course. I make yeast bread, we love it but I have never tried sour dough bread. I regret never learning how to sew, I guess I could still learn. I raised four children and worked as a nurse so I was really busy for years. Now, maybe I will try to make an apron. Love your videos, interesting content.
Autumn is my absolute favorite! However, I live in the beautiful PNW and we have lovely seasons. I love them all because I love the change each season brings. I don’t do change well generally.
I'm in south east UK and always dry my clothes outside on a line...except in the darkest winter months! I love how relaxed you seem with the household chores... truly wonderful :)
I was a young mom - I was single and raised by my dad (my mom left when I was a baby). I had a LOT to learn, but took it all in stride and enjoyed the process. At one point, I actually made a list of home skills I wanted to learn, put it in priority order, and got to work. This was all pre-internet, so I relied on the library. All those skills were very helpful when my youngest's job provided us a home in the country. 😀
That is really a great idea to make a list. And the library is still wonderful, Internet or no, although yes, there is so much information at one's fingertips (literary!) these days...
I also dread summer time here in Florida. They are brutally hot and suffocatingly humid. I really liked though your decision to change your mindset. I applied that to other things in my daily grind and found that it surprisingly worked! Thank you 🙏🙂
I’m new to baking bread! I’ve never been a baker before so the learning curve has felt like a roller coaster. I started out with sourdough however my husband and toddler aren’t huge fans of the taste. Switched to using instant yeast and I’ve been making our own sandwich bread, breadsticks, hot dog and burger buns… it’s been lots of fun!
I love summer..but I live in western Washington. Also love your hair up..looks gorgeous on you! My hair had just gotten long enough to go up and I wear it that way daily.❤
Hi. I enjoy ironing as well. I usually have a podcast or an audio book going in the background. I also hang my nicer clothing to keep them looking new longer. And, yes, I usually wear my hair in a bun or ponytail all summer!
I don't use our dryer for my clothes. I have a clothes line in the basement that I use in winter (our wood furnace is down there and is great for drying the clothes). In summer I hang them outside - there are two loads outside drying right now. I have racks for inside if the weather isn't cooperating. I admire your decision to change your mindset about summer. I loved summer as a kid and I grew up in Philadelphia with no AC or even a fan! Maybe it's a function of age, but the heat is tough for me as I am getting older. I do a lot of chores and cooking very early in the morning and can, usually, turn the AC off and open the windows to let in fresh air.
I’m commenting as I watch lest I forget the questions 😂 We just got back from Ireland. No dryer to be had. It was so easy to line dry! I came home and bought a laundry horse right away! I love it! I enjoy wearing natural fibers and find line drying to be the best option anyway. I dry towels in the dryer at home. They are much softer that way 😂
Onion - have you tried rubbing the cutting board with fresh lemon juice first and during? That helps me, anyway. We just got back from a trip to Europe and there were no dryers in any place we stayed. We were in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England. I already mostly hang-dry, so that was helpful. I have a line on my back porch and also an XL wooden drying rack from Pennsylvania Woodworks. I use that inside and out.
no! I'll try it. it sounds very promising. thank you! I really want to get one of those drying racks that you can pull down from the ceiling. I saw those in England and thought they were really good.
Excessive heat and humidity is very hard on my central nervous system. I do my absolute best to embrace the summer, but still have to be careful. I get creative about structuring my day to work for me instead of against me. So, for example, I do all the garden and lawn care as early in the morning as possible. If I can see, I'm outside. So I aim to be outside no later than 630am-7am. I'm in the Ozarks ... but with my DNA being mostly Scottish, I can't help but wonder if that's why I struggle so much with this climate. I do best in the summer climate of Scotland and even have a dream of having a simple summer home there. As for the seasons of life - novice vs climbing up the ladder a little - my children are all married and I have 8 grandchildren so far. The older I get, the less I realize I know or thought I knew. And it seems that things never turn out the way you imagined they will. I'm not saying things turn out worse ... just not as you might have expected. I'm enjoying this season of my life and am very thankful for all the life experiences behind me ...... but pray there's a lot more to come! ❤
Swim goggles for onion cutting, that's my secret tocnit crying. I use all 3 electric dryer, line drying, and indoor drying for the 6 months that we are hearing with our cookstove. I prefer to not use the electric dryer, but sometimes I must for convenience or due to wet weather.
i'll have to try the goggles. that sounds promising! i like the mix of approaches to clothes drying. it doesn't have to be all or nothing, good to remember.
Lovely. I love homemaking. I’ve always hung my clothes to dry outside or on a drying rack. Weirdly, I enjoy handwashing but this is only possible if you have a small amount of clothing.🐇
The cabinets under my kitchen island is designated for my Tupperware. I keep all their lids in baskets. During our earlier days of marriage, I was forced to hang clothes, but never enjoyed it.
I have a dryer and use it for underwear, pajamas and towels. Most of the rest gets hung on my clothing rack indoors. I don't use bleach so if something needs the sun it gets put outside. I have an (irrational?) fear that my clothes will get dirty from being hung outside
That updo is so lovely and timeless. I love the dress too.
Thank you 😊
I am not a fan of hot weather either. I love fall and spring but my most favorite time of the year is winter. I hang my sheets out to dry most of the time, weather permitting of course. I make yeast bread, we love it but I have never tried sour dough bread. I regret never learning how to sew, I guess I could still learn. I raised four children and worked as a nurse so I was really busy for years. Now, maybe I will try to make an apron. Love your videos, interesting content.
😊 thank you
Autumn is my absolute favorite! However, I live in the beautiful PNW and we have lovely seasons. I love them all because I love the change each season brings. I don’t do change well generally.
Thanks for sharing!!
I'm in south east UK and always dry my clothes outside on a line...except in the darkest winter months! I love how relaxed you seem with the household chores... truly wonderful :)
Love that! You all are really getting me thinking ... thank you :)
I was a young mom - I was single and raised by my dad (my mom left when I was a baby). I had a LOT to learn, but took it all in stride and enjoyed the process. At one point, I actually made a list of home skills I wanted to learn, put it in priority order, and got to work. This was all pre-internet, so I relied on the library. All those skills were very helpful when my youngest's job provided us a home in the country.
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That is really a great idea to make a list. And the library is still wonderful, Internet or no, although yes, there is so much information at one's fingertips (literary!) these days...
I also dread summer time here in Florida. They are brutally hot and suffocatingly humid. I really liked though your decision to change your mindset. I applied that to other things in my daily grind and found that it surprisingly worked! Thank you 🙏🙂
That is so awesome!😎
I’m new to baking bread! I’ve never been a baker before so the learning curve has felt like a roller coaster. I started out with sourdough however my husband and toddler aren’t huge fans of the taste. Switched to using instant yeast and I’ve been making our own sandwich bread, breadsticks, hot dog and burger buns… it’s been lots of fun!
Yay! 🥖🍞🥨🥯🥐🫓🥪
I hate summer and I have no desire to change that😂
🤣 I hear you!!
I love summer..but I live in western Washington. Also love your hair up..looks gorgeous on you! My hair had just gotten long enough to go up and I wear it that way daily.❤
Thank you!!
Summer for me! We also have that drying rack and I've been trying to use it more. 🌞🏖
I love it!
Hi. I enjoy ironing as well. I usually have a podcast or an audio book going in the background. I also hang my nicer clothing to keep them looking new longer. And, yes, I usually wear my hair in a bun or ponytail all summer!
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I live in tropical climate so it’s basically summer all year round. I have to learn to adapt to it lol
I lived in the tropics for a year and I really missed the changes. I loved the winter evenings tho. I tried to adapt 🌸
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I don't use our dryer for my clothes. I have a clothes line in the basement that I use in winter (our wood furnace is down there and is great for drying the clothes). In summer I hang them outside - there are two loads outside drying right now. I have racks for inside if the weather isn't cooperating. I admire your decision to change your mindset about summer. I loved summer as a kid and I grew up in Philadelphia with no AC or even a fan! Maybe it's a function of age, but the heat is tough for me as I am getting older. I do a lot of chores and cooking very early in the morning and can, usually, turn the AC off and open the windows to let in fresh air.
That is awesome. You all are inspiring me to line dry!!
I’m commenting as I watch lest I forget the questions 😂
We just got back from Ireland. No dryer to be had. It was so easy to line dry! I came home and bought a laundry horse right away! I love it! I enjoy wearing natural fibers and find line drying to be the best option anyway. I dry towels in the dryer at home. They are much softer that way 😂
That is awesome! 😎
😊love your channel and creativity
Thank you!
Onion - have you tried rubbing the cutting board with fresh lemon juice first and during? That helps me, anyway.
We just got back from a trip to Europe and there were no dryers in any place we stayed. We were in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England.
I already mostly hang-dry, so that was helpful. I have a line on my back porch and also an XL wooden drying rack from Pennsylvania Woodworks. I use that inside and out.
no! I'll try it. it sounds very promising. thank you! I really want to get one of those drying racks that you can pull down from the ceiling. I saw those in England and thought they were really good.
Excessive heat and humidity is very hard on my central nervous system. I do my absolute best to embrace the summer, but still have to be careful. I get creative about structuring my day to work for me instead of against me. So, for example, I do all the garden and lawn care as early in the morning as possible. If I can see, I'm outside. So I aim to be outside no later than 630am-7am. I'm in the Ozarks ... but with my DNA being mostly Scottish, I can't help but wonder if that's why I struggle so much with this climate. I do best in the summer climate of Scotland and even have a dream of having a simple summer home there.
As for the seasons of life - novice vs climbing up the ladder a little - my children are all married and I have 8 grandchildren so far. The older I get, the less I realize I know or thought I knew. And it seems that things never turn out the way you imagined they will. I'm not saying things turn out worse ... just not as you might have expected.
I'm enjoying this season of my life and am very thankful for all the life experiences behind me ...... but pray there's a lot more to come!
❤
I hear you on the climate. I have wondered the same about myself! Thank you for your thoughtful insights.
Swim goggles for onion cutting, that's my secret tocnit crying. I use all 3 electric dryer, line drying, and indoor drying for the 6 months that we are hearing with our cookstove. I prefer to not use the electric dryer, but sometimes I must for convenience or due to wet weather.
i'll have to try the goggles. that sounds promising! i like the mix of approaches to clothes drying. it doesn't have to be all or nothing, good to remember.
Lovely. I love homemaking. I’ve always hung my clothes to dry outside or on a drying rack. Weirdly, I enjoy handwashing but this is only possible if you have a small amount of clothing.🐇
Yes, I know what you mean!
The cabinets under my kitchen island is designated for my Tupperware. I keep all their lids in baskets. During our earlier days of marriage, I was forced to hang clothes, but never enjoyed it.
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And…when your baguettes get hard you can run it under cold water and bake it in a 400* oven. Good as new!
Great tip!
I have a dryer and use it for underwear, pajamas and towels. Most of the rest gets hung on my clothing rack indoors. I don't use bleach so if something needs the sun it gets put outside. I have an (irrational?) fear that my clothes will get dirty from being hung outside
It’s not irrational! 😊 but the sun is the best bleach for sure!
I always hang my clothes to dry in the basement. I hang sheets to dry outside on the clothesline.
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