My husband’s grandmother called it blessing the kitchen, or bedroom, or whatever. Cleaning was not a chore but a way to bless your home. I try to look on it that way as much as I can.
One tip I learned from an amazing book called ‘Organic Housekeeping’ is when you’re cleaning using a cloth, fill your sink or a bucket with hot water and add several cleaning cloths. As you use one, don’t rinse it in your clean water, rather set it aside. Take another clean cloth and continue cleaning. It uses less water overall and you’re never getting dirty the water you’re using in your bucket.
Emptying the toaster for the birds, that’s very mindful. I need to make a feeder like that. Enjoyed seeing what’s in your cupboards and how you run your kitchen. It’s nice, how you said, you’re” mindful about not hoarding but having just enough.” Loved seeing the different birds 🐦. Thanks for sharing.
Well, in the States, our bread us fortified (synthetic). The wheat is hybridized (bad for all creatures' digestion). Organic wheat is about 50% contaminated with hybridized wheat. So, I agree, that is bad for the birds (and people).
Where I come from, a lot of women would put newspapers on top of their kitchen cupboards (and tall wardrobes or other tall pieces of furniture). No one sees them but they are great protection. My mum used to do this and I still do, especially in the kitchen where the dust they collect is harder to scrub (rather than just changing the newspapers when needed) due to the grease and steam caused by cooking.
Once I went to line the pantry with an old local newspaper and there was my daughters face in the paper from a school activity she was involved in. Needless to say I saved that page and didnt line the pantry with it.
An audible sigh was heard from me when you took your toaster out to spread the crumbs for the birds. That's when I subscribed! You are a blessing to my ancestors' country. Blessed be.
A small kitchen is better than larger kitchen in my view. It's size makes you prioritize only what you need. Especially with those old homes, they knew how to accommodate people who only lived by necessities so it's perfect for you. By the way...the expression "higgly piggly" was the cutest thing ive heard! 😄Have a good week dear. ❤🌷🐦🌞
Yes, if the design is well thought out, the kitchen need not be large. Adding more floor area does not add value to the kitchen. It only makes cleaning up more difficult.
Most European kitchens are smaller, and yes, I think they are better than large kitchens. You hoard less stuff, and they are easier to clean. But I'm seeing a trend in the UK towards pulling down walls and creating huge open-plan kitchen-diner-living room areas. I'm old and can see the pitfalls with that - cooking smells everywhere, difficult to keep tidy and clean, and expensive to heat such a large area. I prefer smaller, cosier rooms, but heh ho :)
With bulk spices, if you have to buy in large quantity but don't see yourself using them up in a year, especially with ground spices, Find a friend or neighbor or coworker, someone else who will cut the cost and you can share the spices between you. My friend and I do this quite a lot. We are both low waste sustainables in the area and we just got back from the store and splitting up our haul. She even gave me her recipe for Dill dumplings. Here is the recipe in USA measurements if anyone is interested. Knowledge is free and doesn't weigh a thing. ~ Fluffy Dill Dumplings ~ By my friend Darlene 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon parsley flakes 1 Tablespoon dill weed 2/3 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 Tablespoons, oil In medium bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add milk, egg & oil. Stir only until ingredients are moistened. Drop by teaspoonful on top of hot chicken soup. Cover tightly; simmer for 12 - 15 minutes or until dumplings are done underneath. Enjoy!
Niamh, I don't know if you're reading new comments anymore, but just in case, I wanted you to know that I watch this video every January because it inspires me to deep clean for the New Year, to slow down and do only that which I'm able, and to give thanks for our simple small home and the privilege of caring for it. Thank you, and God bless you and your family in 2024. xx
Your videos are ones I look forward to every week! Before you posted these videos on cleaning, I was really challenging myself to work on cleaning and decluttering as a form of self care, instead of a task to hurry and rush through. I put on an audio book or music and do each task as if it were an act of care. Your videos have been inspiration and encouragement to continue in this way. Thank you for creating such a positive space.
To have your own home what a lovely respite I myself have an apartment don't have a garden but I wonderful window light that gives me lots of pleasure for growing things in my mind
I think I’m a rare breed... I’m 57 and have never had a dishwasher. As a kid, my brothers and I had our dishwashing duties after dinner each day. I guess I got my training at an early age. Now we just do the dishes right away after each meal...if two people tackle the job, it’s over and done with in a matter of a few minutes. PS - love that term “hobb”... we don’t have that one here in 🇨🇦
I feel ya, I was raised washing dishes by hand ( not my favorite chore but its better clean than dirty). We bought a home, I’m 34 and I had the dishwasher taken out and we don’t have a microwave either. My friends think I’m a nut for sure 😄
Thank you for this lovely video! You have a gift for making the most mundane chores look beautiful and refreshing :) Your kitchen is charming, it is quite small (mine is even smaller) and simple but so pleasant and functional, and I love that you never complain about anything, instead you appreciat everything what you have and this is very inspiring and uplifting :)
Here is a good tip I learned from my father. Unplug electrical appliances such as the toaster and coffee maker when not in use. Then there is no electrical current running in the appliance. It's been a habit throughout my life and a good lesson from my father that I practice in my own home.
I completely adore your kitchen! That is the cutest kitchen I’ve ever seen! I live in a rather large home ...but before living here all of my previous homes were small and I much prefer it! I find smaller spaces much cozier and more fun to decorate. I love everything about your beautiful, adorable cottage!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Nimah, you make home cleaning feel like a meditation... I really love all your videos... They are so peaceful and makes you so full of joy and happiness... Lots of love from Sweden! 🤗💖🤗🇸🇪
I use scrunched up newspaper to clean windows. Spray them with water and vinegar and use the scrunched newspaper to dry and buff them. My Grandma and Mum did this. It really makes them sparkle! Love your videos Niamh. Thank you.😃
@Amanda , I recently bought some window cleaning cloths at Target - they weren't expensive. I LOVE them - they work like a dream, no streaks, no lint and then I toss them in the washer with my regular towels.
Good morning 💕 My daughter in law cleans my house once a week. We use vinegar and water baking soda/lime and sometimes alcohol. We had new windows made that open inward so its sooooooo much easier to keep them clean. I only keep out a small bottle of olive oil, salt pepper, and a covered butter tray. My cookbook holder recipe box and candles ( we loose power often ) I was trained when cooking to pre measure all ingredients first. So dont need everything if front of me all the time. I have a bench in front of the pantry for prep. Then roll it over to the stove/oven It's so windy and dusty here so i refuse open shelving. I do put on the wall my most used cooking cutlery and spices. I cook for 15 most days so i need tons of plates,cups and cutlery! 😏 I save foods in pyrex glass containers. It can store or cook and skip dirtying a pan. I hate the oder of plastic. Well only the floor left to install and I will be moving to the castle ! Squeeeeeeeee!
One of my favorite parts of your videos is when you show the little birds. I’ve grown up watching birds and appreciating them and learning their names and songs. When you see the same birds everyday, throughout your life, it’s easy to forget that there are others you’ve never seen before; ones that you don’t know the names of. When I see your little birds, I always go, wow what is that? Oh my, how pretty! Little, little bird that I’ve never seen before! You’ve probably seen them your whole life and it’s nothing new, but I really love seeing them, as they are not a species where I live. ❤️
I use a rainbow vacuum cleaner that uses no bags. The dirt all goes into a water reservoir, which I strain out after use. I use Norwex microfiber cleaning clothes that require no cleaning supplies. There are clothes for specific tasks, such as wet wiping things down, dusting, mopping, and polishing glass and mirrors and chrome. It saves a lot of money since they can be used over and over again. Embedded within is colloidal silver which keeps the cloth from building up bacteria and smells. Best to clean them in the washer with biodegradable laundry soap and no fabric softener. You have inspired me to go on a cleaning spree myself! Blessings!
All your videos are huge inspirations. But what really excited me (I've never seen anyone do it) Toaster crumbs for birdies ! I love birds dearly. And if you feed them , they come to rely on you. Then a shot of the bird eating ? Almost made me cry.💕🐦
Oh my gosh! I just cleaned my toaster crumbs this morning right before I watched your video, what a GREAT idea to feed the birds. I new I should have watched your video first. I wanted to do something productive first so I could enjoy your video guilt free😊. The birds will get the extra treat next time. I love your videos, thank you. You have a very calming voice. If I don’t have a chance to watch your newest video I LISTEN to it while I’m driving to work. Have a blessed day.
What I have started doing is laying a sheet of wax paper along the very top of the cabinets next to the ceiling and that keeps the top dust free. Once a year just fold up the wax paper and replace. It is really easy to keeps the top of the cabinets clean this way. Btw. Cleaning the fridge is my least favorite chore as well. I will put it off longer than I should. Love your videos! I find them relaxing and inspiring. Thank you for what you do.
It's interesting that watching you clean could be so soothing. What a sweet and cosy kitchen. And I love the way the birds relished the crumbs from your toaster.
Hi Niamh, thank you for the videos! They're so addictive. My granny used to use outer husk of coconut as a natural scrubber for dishes! I use your cleaning tips, they're in budget and eco friendly!
Loved this video! Peaceful and relaxing. I don’t always take everything off counters every time I clean but, will give deep clean when needed. Feels good to have things clean and organized.
Many good tips, as always. I especially liked using baking soda and lemon juice for the oven. I always buy baking soda in large quantities too as I use it in the laundry and for other cleaning. A deep clean makes everyone happy. In some traditions it is said that the elemental spirits like it when we clean, and when they are happy, our house stays happier too. I especially enjoyed your picture of baby Krishna-what a happy picture to have in your space. I also enjoyed hearing someone else use "higgledy piggledy"-my students think it's a very funny phrase when I use it. Have a lovely week!
My adult so tested positive for covid-19 isn't feeling too bad but we both are home for 10 days, so this video came in at a good time. I notice last afternoon the sun is staying up longer so perfect time to start my spring cleaning... starting with the kitchen, thank you for the push to get started!!
My message did not went through last night. 🤪 Thanks for sharing, Niamh. Week 3 of 2021! Same here still on cleaning period also of the area one at a time. I also clean the area by removing all the things to ensure that I'm giving it a makeover. 🙏 Cleaning gives me peace and declutter my mind.
I’ve made my January this year all about the 31 day minimalism challenge. It is great to deep clean of each drawer, shelf and cupboard as I declutter each day, I’m so excited to see the end result come 1st February. Your video gave me a real boost 🥰
Ugh... I need to clean my fridge. I washed out one drawer the other day from a spill, but now it’s really past time to do the whole thing. Enjoy your clean kitchen Niamh!
Absolutely delightful…. My kitchen is small however not as small as you have. I do not like things on the counter. All I have typically is the toaster and coffee maker with a canister with coffee beans and grinder. On one end I do have a cake pedestal and glass cover. That is where any baked goods go when they are available.. I use lazy susan’s where I can they go around and around and keep things available . I also use vinegar and oils to clean with. And baking soda is a good friend to the cleaning arsenal. You are brilliant. Love your idea to feed toaster crumbs to the birds.
Cleaning around things works for everyday cleaning and in-between deep cleans - my mother always said "a lick and a promise" in reference to light cleaning when I was growing up. I asked her once what she meant by that, and she commented that it was a promise to return at another time to clean more thoroughly - if one let the mess and grime build up, it becomes a self-fulfilling obstacle in that the mess after a while seems overwhelming and one would just not bother for much longer than one should. If only I had listened to my mother more when I was younger...
Thankful for my dishwasher...due to disability. I've been deep cleaning and decluttering (ongoing) the kitchen first too. Moving more items off of the counter. I've found that as I've gotten older...clutter makes me nervous. Using DIY cleaning solution with 🍋 essential oils and rinds. Turned a built in book shelf open type storage into "closed" storage by using a tension rod and a heavy cotton curtain panel. Works great for corning wear and larger kitchen appliances. TFS 💜
I loved your kitchen cleaning video! I don't know why it's so soothing and fun to watch someone else clean their kitchen - lol. You did an amazing job and I love your little space. I have triple the amount of cupboards (which I thought I would love), but having a family of 4, they fill up with junk so so easily! I usually tackle cleaning out the cupboards once a year...but, it takes days and days. You definitely inspired me to clean out my refrigerator. I think I'm going to wait until my son leaves for college this summer to do a thorough job because most of the condiments in there are his and take up 1/2 the space - lol. Thank you so much for sharing! :D xoxo
I love your videos. They are so relaxing and I love the way you film. Putting the toaster crumbs out for the birds is such a nice idea. I can’t believe I never thought of this.
He intentado en alguna ocasión hacer la limpieza de la cocina, cristales y otros lugares con agua y vinagre así como para quitar la cal hacer uso del bicarbonato, con este último no tengo problemas y obtengo dos cosas, la primera una limpieza integral y la segunda no hacer uso de productos químicos, lo cual me satisface gratamente. Lo que no me ha dado resultado es la limpieza con vinagre, su aroma es muy fuerte para mi nariz. He leído que se puede macerar con cortezas de naranjas, tal como comentas en el vídeo, otras formulas son echar clavo o algún aceite esencial, aún no lo he probado. Con tu vídeo me has recordado que con la perseverancia se consiguen resultados, si algún olor me desagrada, debo intentarlo con otro pero nunca, nunca, tirar la toalla, menos si se trata de trabajar para ontener un planeta más sostenible. Gracias por compartir. Un abrazo y que tengan todos una feliz semana ;-)
I’m loving spring cleaning after having a bad shoulder for months ....I did the fridge and freezers this week (1 freezer in the summer house for all our fruit & veg glut at the end of the year) pulled them out as well. Thankyou for the tips,lovely to watch the birds.....
Suzanne, I too had a bad shoulder for quite a long time. It made even little movements (like getting dressed) so hard. Thank goodness its better, even the little things like being able to fold a large blanket without pain is a blessing. Glad yours is better too :)
@@jendyson6729 Hi Jen Unfortunately my rotator cuff has had it...plus my whole shoulder is worn and torn. I had to have a quarter zone jab in the end as I could hardly move my arm and yes my shoulder and arm were very painful but thankfully much better now 😊
I'm a cleaner arounder, I try every few weeks to remove stuff off one segment of the counter. Your house is so pretty, I like the higgledy piggledy of your home, it's not mass-produced with toxic materials and will probably last at least another 300 years. All blessings to you and yours in 2021
I love every video you release, even if it's about cleaning! Before I used to hate cleaning but now I see it as the way to keep our house nice to live in. I lived with my son in a very tiny house in mom's backyard... two houses in the same terrain. Then she bought a bigger house 5 years ago, 2015, its a 4 bedroom house. My bedroom is the attic and it used to be the only place I like because I decorated on my own, mom seldom went upstairs and didn't like my "hippie" style. I'm a crafter, artesana means crafter or someone who makes handscrafts and taller is workshop, mom didn't like this, she was really snob and old fashion for decorating (and her ideas too, XD). I could'n cook either cause she was at all times in the kitchen and claimed she made it much better... I never had the chance to have my own place again... so I was usually making my knitting, weaving and crafts upstairs in the attic. Last year mom got dementia during the pandemia and our local public health center was on strike. It was hard for me, but little by little i got the chance to make decisions and change some things in our house. I've had long tried to convince mom to recycle, she threw everything togheter to the garbage, so I changed that as soon as I could and separate things for our recycling local center. Mom died in nov. 30 but before I got to declutter the kitchen and reorganize it, since I was cooking for her and the family. Now I reorganizing and decluttering all the ground floor, cause she hoarded plastic bags, cardboard, newspapers, old bills and medicines (I even found crackers, cookies and chocolates from many years ago which I had to throw away!). We're keeping the furniture in the same places but had made some small changes little by little... now I feel I have a home and not simply a house. Maybe that's why I hated cleaning, wiping and organizing before... I didn't feel it as something good to keep my place nice to live. Now I do.
Thanks for sharing your story. I’m sorry your mum died. I’m glad to here you feel at home now in the house. It is your special place that you can slowly make your own. Well done :-)
@@FairylandCottage yes, it was hard to see mom with dementia and harder when she died that soon... but it was the best for her, she was suffering and I'm sure she didn' want to live in those conditions. And now I can call it "my home"... little by little I'm organizing and decluttering cause mom was like a magpie hoarding things, XD. I started being low waste and simple living about 3 years ago, but mom never picked the idea, my son and me try to recycle as much as we can. We're not zero waste nor minimal but don't hoard things like mom did.
My kitchen is a disaster right now!! Seeing your clean beautiful kitchen was inspiring. That's a really good idea about the using the old calendars & emptying the toaster for the birds!! Makes me want to be even more mindful of other wastes!! 🧽😊💖
I absolutely adore your beautiful home. We live in a small 800 sq foot home, too. It's cozy and perfect. Did anyone ever tell you that your voice is so soothing? My husband is a Newfoundlander, and I can definately hear his Irish roots in your accent. Much Love, from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦... Keli 💖
Gorgeous video! It is all about using what you have and I loved what you said about giving thanks to your kitchen for all of the meals it helps you make.
I love giving my kitchen a good clean every week keeps the kitchen smelling fresh an not cluttered. I too use baking soda to clean my kitchen does a wonderful job left longer on certain things. Thanks Niamh for another wonderful vlog from you. Enjoy the week ahead. 👍🏡❤️
I just bought a new fridge this New Year and the old fridge will be given to my Brother's worker. I had deep cleaned it (it was a mess) and it felt amazing too even if I was not going to use it. As you said, it's a showing of gratitude toward the fridge and the receiver. Happy New Year to you!
I just love deep cleaning wipe down everthing clean up clutter .i view my deep cleaning as a magical house keeping. My kitchen is used alot & well loved as they say tje kitchen is tje heart of the home. I always enjoy & learn from your wonderful VIDEOs stay healthy and safe. 💚
I just remodeled my kitchen after 40 years in this house. It is so nice to wake up every morning to a nice floor and windows I can see out of and drawers that work. I love cleaning my kitchen now. Loved your video
Baking soda and white vinegar are marvellous for general cleaning, plus lemon juice and afew drops of essential oils. I can't use commercial oven cleaners as they make me feel sick, so B. soda is a better option. We have a small kitchen and I prefer it as have to be really organised due to limited storage. Great idea about toaster crumbs for birds. Greetings from New Zealand.
Very nice. It's actually calming and rewarding to watch someone clean their kitchen..lol. I like the non toxic cleaners. It must smell so nice and clean with the lemon juice. Well done...thank you.
It's nice to see that someone in the world is also having a tiny kitchen same as me.....I will now keep some plants to make my kitchen look cozy and happy as yours. Watching your videos brings happiness and peace. Wishing you many more wonderful days!! 🙏🏻
My husband’s grandmother called it blessing the kitchen, or bedroom, or whatever. Cleaning was not a chore but a way to bless your home. I try to look on it that way as much as I can.
I love this ❤! It is a blessing to be able to clean our own home and as you said not a chore.
Thats a really lovely way to look at housework.
I love that attitude. ❤ I also try to remember how grateful I feel to have my own kitchen as I clean it.
The flylady calls it a blessing too.
Monday is the home blessing hour in the flylady cleaning sistem and I didnt know that it was an old expression! How lovely😍
One tip I learned from an amazing book called ‘Organic Housekeeping’ is when you’re cleaning using a cloth, fill your sink or a bucket with hot water and add several cleaning cloths. As you use one, don’t rinse it in your clean water, rather set it aside. Take another clean cloth and continue cleaning. It uses less water overall and you’re never getting dirty the water you’re using in your bucket.
thank you - a good and simple tip but someone has to tell one 😊
That is brilliant! Thank you for sharing
Thanks for a very good advise!👍🏻🤗💖
What a good idea 👍🏻😊
I saw this hack used frequently by professional house cleaners to keep their water as clean as possible, and not to cross contaminate!
Why is it so soothing to watch someone clean?
I always feel better watching someone else work 😀
Because its a therapy to reduce many mental disorders, including some major ones. I mostly use such humanistic therapies in my profession.
@@cherylwebb8340 hahahaha :))))
Emptying the toaster for the birds, that’s very mindful. I need to make a feeder like that. Enjoyed seeing what’s in your cupboards and how you run your kitchen. It’s nice, how you said, you’re” mindful about not hoarding but having just enough.” Loved seeing the different birds 🐦. Thanks for sharing.
I'm wondering about that, because all up to date advice is not to feed bread/breadcrumbs to birds, as it harms their digestive system.
Well, in the States, our bread us fortified (synthetic). The wheat is hybridized (bad for all creatures' digestion). Organic wheat is about 50% contaminated with hybridized wheat. So, I agree, that is bad for the birds (and people).
I thought that was a great idea too
Where I come from, a lot of women would put newspapers on top of their kitchen cupboards (and tall wardrobes or other tall pieces of furniture). No one sees them but they are great protection. My mum used to do this and I still do, especially in the kitchen where the dust they collect is harder to scrub (rather than just changing the newspapers when needed) due to the grease and steam caused by cooking.
I like this idea!
That's so smart!
I have been doing this for years and it does make the cleaning of those particular spaces a lot easier
Once I went to line the pantry with an old local newspaper and there was my daughters face in the paper from a school activity she was involved in. Needless to say I saved that page and didnt line the pantry with it.
great tip! thanks :)
I just love how you even shut the doors of your cupboards slowly
An audible sigh was heard from me when you took your toaster out to spread the crumbs for the birds. That's when I subscribed! You are a blessing to my ancestors' country. Blessed be.
Ah thanks so much for subscribing! It’s lovely to have you here xxx
I've never even thought of doing this, but I love this idea!
so obsessed with ur channel, its so peaceful and everything is done with such love, always a wonderful experiece! xx
Thanks Lilly!
Please know how much your videos are appreciated! I LOVE Fairyland Cottage. So calming. It's like an introvert recharge.
A small kitchen is better than larger kitchen in my view. It's size makes you prioritize only what you need. Especially with those old homes, they knew how to accommodate people who only lived by necessities so it's perfect for you. By the way...the expression "higgly piggly" was the cutest thing ive heard! 😄Have a good week dear. ❤🌷🐦🌞
Yes, if the design is well thought out, the kitchen need not be large. Adding more floor area does not add value to the kitchen. It only makes cleaning up more difficult.
the phrase is higgledy-piggledy :) its a 400 year old saying here in the british isles
What does it mean?
@@rubylace9963 it means things being all the over the place, in a disordered or chaotic way (but kind of in a cute, charming sense)
Most European kitchens are smaller, and yes, I think they are better than large kitchens. You hoard less stuff, and they are easier to clean. But I'm seeing a trend in the UK towards pulling down walls and creating huge open-plan kitchen-diner-living room areas. I'm old and can see the pitfalls with that - cooking smells everywhere, difficult to keep tidy and clean, and expensive to heat such a large area. I prefer smaller, cosier rooms, but heh ho :)
With bulk spices, if you have to buy in large quantity but don't see yourself using them up in a year, especially with ground spices, Find a friend or neighbor or coworker, someone else who will cut the cost and you can share the spices between you. My friend and I do this quite a lot. We are both low waste sustainables in the area and we just got back from the store and splitting up our haul. She even gave me her recipe for Dill dumplings. Here is the recipe in USA measurements if anyone is interested. Knowledge is free and doesn't weigh a thing. ~ Fluffy Dill Dumplings ~
By my friend Darlene
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon parsley flakes
1 Tablespoon dill weed
2/3 cup milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 Tablespoons, oil
In medium bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add milk, egg & oil. Stir only until ingredients are moistened. Drop by teaspoonful on top of hot chicken soup. Cover tightly; simmer for 12 - 15 minutes or until dumplings are done underneath.
Enjoy!
Thank you…I love dill…I will do this..lovely..❤️🇬🇧
Niamh, I don't know if you're reading new comments anymore, but just in case, I wanted you to know that I watch this video every January because it inspires me to deep clean for the New Year, to slow down and do only that which I'm able, and to give thanks for our simple small home and the privilege of caring for it. Thank you, and God bless you and your family in 2024. xx
I can smell the freshness and cleanliness all the way from New Jersey! Your cottage is so charming. ❤️
*Cleaning looks so calming and fun when you do it!* 💚 *I'll try to take that feeling into my next cleaning session*
Hehe really! I think it is how my husband edits! 🪴🌱
@@FairylandCottage haha! i laughed out loud!
Your videos are ones I look forward to every week!
Before you posted these videos on cleaning, I was really challenging myself to work on cleaning and decluttering as a form of self care, instead of a task to hurry and rush through. I put on an audio book or music and do each task as if it were an act of care. Your videos have been inspiration and encouragement to continue in this way. Thank you for creating such a positive space.
I jump for joy whenever I'm notified that a new video was uploaded. I adore Fairyland Cottage! 🥰
Ah thanks!!! 🥰❤️
To have your own home what a lovely respite I myself have an apartment don't have a garden but I wonderful window light that gives me lots of pleasure for growing things in my mind
You could see if there's a community garden near you that you can join?
I love the smell of a deep cleaned room and using essential oils prolongs that scent.
I am obsessed with this video, and love the comments section: everyone is caring and have good advice. Thank you 😌🙏🏻
I think I’m a rare breed... I’m 57 and have never had a dishwasher. As a kid, my brothers and I had our dishwashing duties after dinner each day. I guess I got my training at an early age. Now we just do the dishes right away after each meal...if two people tackle the job, it’s over and done with in a matter of a few minutes. PS - love that term “hobb”... we don’t have that one here in 🇨🇦
I feel ya, I was raised washing dishes by hand ( not my favorite chore but its better clean than dirty). We bought a home, I’m 34 and I had the dishwasher taken out and we don’t have a microwave either. My friends think I’m a nut for sure 😄
@@LadyBeeSting2434 Well... we must be two like-minded nuts!! Thanks for sharing.
Our leak can't find a cheap plummer so do by hand, don't miss it
Thank you for this lovely video! You have a gift for making the most mundane chores look beautiful and refreshing :) Your kitchen is charming, it is quite small (mine is even smaller) and simple but so pleasant and functional, and I love that you never complain about anything, instead you appreciat everything what you have and this is very inspiring and uplifting :)
My goodness! I've NEVER thought of emptying the toaster outside for the birds! What a great idea.
Here is a good tip I learned from my father. Unplug electrical appliances such as the toaster and coffee maker when not in use. Then there is no electrical current running in the appliance. It's been a habit throughout my life and a good lesson from my father that I practice in my own home.
I completely adore your kitchen! That is the cutest kitchen I’ve ever seen! I live in a rather large home ...but before living here all of my previous homes were small and I much prefer it! I find smaller spaces much cozier and more fun to decorate. I love everything about your beautiful, adorable cottage!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Nimah, you make home cleaning feel like a meditation...
I really love all your videos... They are so peaceful and makes you so full of joy and happiness... Lots of love from Sweden!
🤗💖🤗🇸🇪
I use scrunched up newspaper to clean windows. Spray them with water and vinegar and use the scrunched newspaper to dry and buff them. My Grandma and Mum did this. It really makes them sparkle! Love your videos Niamh. Thank you.😃
@Amanda , I recently bought some window cleaning cloths at Target - they weren't expensive. I LOVE them - they work like a dream, no streaks, no lint and then I toss them in the washer with my regular towels.
Love the feeding of the birds with toaster crumbs. Very original.
I love how the birds came to eat the toast crumbs! So sweet!
Brilliant idea re: the toaster crumbs for the birds! I shall now do that. Thank you.
I love how you empty the toaster for the birds. Did you make the "feeder"
It is a fantastic idea! I never thought of that!
Oh yes! What a wonderful idea!!
Same same! Definitely going to put something on the back deck to empty it into! 💗🕊
Good morning 💕
My daughter in law cleans my house once a week. We use vinegar and water baking soda/lime and sometimes alcohol. We had new windows made that open inward so its sooooooo much easier to keep them clean.
I only keep out a small bottle of olive oil, salt pepper, and a covered butter tray. My cookbook holder recipe box and candles ( we loose power often )
I was trained when cooking to pre measure all ingredients first.
So dont need everything if front of me all the time. I have a bench in front of the pantry for prep. Then roll it over to the stove/oven
It's so windy and dusty here so i refuse open shelving. I do put on the wall my most used cooking cutlery and spices. I cook for 15 most days so i need tons of plates,cups and cutlery! 😏
I save foods in pyrex glass containers. It can store or cook and skip dirtying a pan. I hate the oder of plastic.
Well only the floor left to install and I will be moving to the castle ! Squeeeeeeeee!
Inspirational as always. Why is it so gratifying to watch someone else clean? Lucky birds in your yard ☺️
One of my favorite parts of your videos is when you show the little birds. I’ve grown up watching birds and appreciating them and learning their names and songs. When you see the same birds everyday, throughout your life, it’s easy to forget that there are others you’ve never seen before; ones that you don’t know the names of. When I see your little birds, I always go, wow what is that? Oh my, how pretty! Little, little bird that I’ve never seen before! You’ve probably seen them your whole life and it’s nothing new, but I really love seeing them, as they are not a species where I live. ❤️
the birds!! what a lovely bonus!
Im finding this to be like a ASMR....sooo relaxed right now
Hand over heart dear Niamh. Thank you for this. You make cleaning an act of prayer.
We actually toast all our bread in a skillet, don’t even own a toaster, gives it a different flavor and saves all the little crumbles to clean up :)
I've heard of people using their oven but not a skillet. That is really interesting. Do you butter it or just use a dry pan?
@@wendyeskelin8765 I’ve done both buttered is more like grilled cheese texture but dry burns it a bit more the way a toaster would
I use a rainbow vacuum cleaner that uses no bags. The dirt all goes into a water reservoir, which I strain out after use. I use Norwex microfiber cleaning clothes that require no cleaning supplies. There are clothes for specific tasks, such as wet wiping things down, dusting, mopping, and polishing glass and mirrors and chrome. It saves a lot of money since they can be used over and over again. Embedded within is colloidal silver which keeps the cloth from building up bacteria and smells. Best to clean them in the washer with biodegradable laundry soap and no fabric softener. You have inspired me to go on a cleaning spree myself! Blessings!
All your videos are huge inspirations.
But what really excited me (I've never seen anyone do it)
Toaster crumbs for birdies !
I love birds dearly. And if you feed them , they come to rely on you.
Then a shot of the bird eating ? Almost made me cry.💕🐦
Mind blown on toaster idea! Will definitely start feeding my neighborhood birds with it.
Using your previous year's calendar to line your cupboards is brilliant! Love that recycling idea.
What a lovely idea to shake out the toaster outside so the birdies can have the crumbs! I’m definitely doing this from now on.😊
Oh my gosh! I just cleaned my toaster crumbs this morning right before I watched your video, what a GREAT idea to feed the birds. I new I should have watched your video first. I wanted to do something productive first so I could enjoy your video guilt free😊. The birds will get the extra treat next time. I love your videos, thank you. You have a very calming voice. If I don’t have a chance to watch your newest video I LISTEN to it while I’m driving to work.
Have a blessed day.
I love your precious little kitchen. It’s so organized and everything has a place. No waste. 😊
My tip is to do the most unpleasant, messy tasks first. Then you are free to focus on the more fun, satisfying activities. 👍😘
Toaster crumbs for birdies was the best.
Absolutely 🦅👍👌💗
A great toaster idea!
Only you can make such a relaxing video about cleaning, thank you
I loved the tip of emptying the toaster crumbs out for the birds! I never thought of doing that!
What I have started doing is laying a sheet of wax paper along the very top of the cabinets next to the ceiling and that keeps the top dust free. Once a year just fold up the wax paper and replace. It is really easy to keeps the top of the cabinets clean this way. Btw. Cleaning the fridge is my least favorite chore as well. I will put it off longer than I should. Love your videos! I find them relaxing and inspiring. Thank you for what you do.
It's interesting that watching you clean could be so soothing. What a sweet and cosy kitchen. And I love the way the birds relished the crumbs from your toaster.
The kitchen is next on my agenda. You have inspired me again. So calming while get me excited to get started. Thank you 🙏
The toaster crumbs for birds is a great idea.
Hi Niamh, thank you for the videos! They're so addictive. My granny used to use outer husk of coconut as a natural scrubber for dishes!
I use your cleaning tips, they're in budget and eco friendly!
Awww...watching the birds eating the toaster crumbs!❤️
Loved this video! Peaceful and relaxing. I don’t always take everything off counters every time I clean but, will give deep clean when needed. Feels good to have things clean and organized.
I just love the ASMR and your beautiful voice's combo 💗
Ah thanks my dear 💕
Many good tips, as always. I especially liked using baking soda and lemon juice for the oven. I always buy baking soda in large quantities too as I use it in the laundry and for other cleaning. A deep clean makes everyone happy. In some traditions it is said that the elemental spirits like it when we clean, and when they are happy, our house stays happier too. I especially enjoyed your picture of baby Krishna-what a happy picture to have in your space. I also enjoyed hearing someone else use "higgledy piggledy"-my students think it's a very funny phrase when I use it. Have a lovely week!
My kind of woman! That's so happy cleaning in the kitchen, she makes a video out of it! :)
I’m interested in your method of painting your cupboards. I put a great amount of effort into mine and they show scratches around the knobs.
My adult so tested positive for covid-19 isn't feeling too bad but we both are home for 10 days, so this video came in at a good time. I notice last afternoon the sun is staying up longer so perfect time to start my spring cleaning... starting with the kitchen, thank you for the push to get started!!
I am a new lover of baking soda and vinegar. Those ingredients together had declogged my bathroom sink and bathtub like a charm!
My message did not went through last night. 🤪
Thanks for sharing, Niamh. Week 3 of 2021!
Same here still on cleaning period also of the area one at a time. I also clean the area by removing all the things to ensure that I'm giving it a makeover. 🙏 Cleaning gives me peace and declutter my mind.
My heart stopped when you emptied the toaster for the birds. Omg, I will now forever do this.
I’ve made my January this year all about the 31 day minimalism challenge. It is great to deep clean of each drawer, shelf and cupboard as I declutter each day, I’m so excited to see the end result come 1st February. Your video gave me a real boost 🥰
I've been doing the same!! I may still be working at it in February as my goal is to be finished by spring - and then I'm going to paint some rooms!!!
Hi, I now discovered your TH-cam channel, I feel so calm and at peace by looking at your daily chores
Ugh... I need to clean my fridge. I washed out one drawer the other day from a spill, but now it’s really past time to do the whole thing. Enjoy your clean kitchen Niamh!
Would you consider posting a playlist for your calming music? I love it. Thanks you! ❤
Absolutely delightful…. My kitchen is small however not as small as you have. I do not like things on the counter. All I have typically is the toaster and coffee maker with a canister with coffee beans and grinder. On one end I do have a cake pedestal and glass cover. That is where any baked goods go when they are available.. I use lazy susan’s where I can they go around and around and keep things available . I also use vinegar and oils to clean with. And baking soda is a good friend to the cleaning arsenal. You are brilliant. Love your idea to feed toaster crumbs to the birds.
I love that you put the crumbs out for the birds! Never thought of that:)
Cleaning around things works for everyday cleaning and in-between deep cleans - my mother always said "a lick and a promise" in reference to light cleaning when I was growing up. I asked her once what she meant by that, and she commented that it was a promise to return at another time to clean more thoroughly - if one let the mess and grime build up, it becomes a self-fulfilling obstacle in that the mess after a while seems overwhelming and one would just not bother for much longer than one should. If only I had listened to my mother more when I was younger...
Beautiful video and how cute is the little Krishna sitting in the kitchen!🥰
We bought a new oven just before Christmas, and thanks to you, I now know how to take out that glass and clean it. Thank you Niamh.
Thankful for my dishwasher...due to disability.
I've been deep cleaning and decluttering (ongoing) the kitchen first too. Moving more items off of the counter. I've found that as I've gotten older...clutter makes me nervous.
Using DIY cleaning solution with 🍋 essential oils and rinds.
Turned a built in book shelf open type storage into "closed" storage by using a tension rod and a heavy cotton curtain panel. Works great for corning wear and larger kitchen appliances.
TFS 💜
I loved your kitchen cleaning video! I don't know why it's so soothing and fun to watch someone else clean their kitchen - lol. You did an amazing job and I love your little space. I have triple the amount of cupboards (which I thought I would love), but having a family of 4, they fill up with junk so so easily! I usually tackle cleaning out the cupboards once a year...but, it takes days and days. You definitely inspired me to clean out my refrigerator. I think I'm going to wait until my son leaves for college this summer to do a thorough job because most of the condiments in there are his and take up 1/2 the space - lol. Thank you so much for sharing! :D xoxo
I love your videos. They are so relaxing and I love the way you film. Putting the toaster crumbs out for the birds is such a nice idea. I can’t believe I never thought of this.
He intentado en alguna ocasión hacer la limpieza de la cocina, cristales y otros lugares con agua y vinagre así como para quitar la cal hacer uso del bicarbonato, con este último no tengo problemas y obtengo dos cosas, la primera una limpieza integral y la segunda no hacer uso de productos químicos, lo cual me satisface gratamente. Lo que no me ha dado resultado es la limpieza con vinagre, su aroma es muy fuerte para mi nariz. He leído que se puede macerar con cortezas de naranjas, tal como comentas en el vídeo, otras formulas son echar clavo o algún aceite esencial, aún no lo he probado. Con tu vídeo me has recordado que con la perseverancia se consiguen resultados, si algún olor me desagrada, debo intentarlo con otro pero nunca, nunca, tirar la toalla, menos si se trata de trabajar para ontener un planeta más sostenible. Gracias por compartir. Un abrazo y que tengan todos una feliz semana ;-)
I’m loving spring cleaning after having a bad shoulder for months ....I did the fridge and freezers this week (1 freezer in the summer house for all our fruit & veg glut at the end of the year) pulled them out as well. Thankyou for the tips,lovely to watch the birds.....
Suzanne, I too had a bad shoulder for quite a long time. It made even little movements (like getting dressed) so hard. Thank goodness its better, even the little things like being able to fold a large blanket without pain is a blessing. Glad yours is better too :)
@@jendyson6729 Hi Jen
Unfortunately my rotator cuff has had it...plus my whole shoulder is worn and torn. I had to have a quarter zone jab in the end as I could hardly move my arm and yes my shoulder and arm were very painful but thankfully much better now 😊
Simple living high thinking..that you feed the birds the bread crumbs proved it..truly inspiring..
I'm a cleaner arounder, I try every few weeks to remove stuff off one segment of the counter. Your house is so pretty, I like the higgledy piggledy of your home, it's not mass-produced with toxic materials and will probably last at least another 300 years. All blessings to you and yours in 2021
I love every video you release, even if it's about cleaning! Before I used to hate cleaning but now I see it as the way to keep our house nice to live in.
I lived with my son in a very tiny house in mom's backyard... two houses in the same terrain. Then she bought a bigger house 5 years ago, 2015, its a 4 bedroom house. My bedroom is the attic and it used to be the only place I like because I decorated on my own, mom seldom went upstairs and didn't like my "hippie" style. I'm a crafter, artesana means crafter or someone who makes handscrafts and taller is workshop, mom didn't like this, she was really snob and old fashion for decorating (and her ideas too, XD). I could'n cook either cause she was at all times in the kitchen and claimed she made it much better... I never had the chance to have my own place again... so I was usually making my knitting, weaving and crafts upstairs in the attic.
Last year mom got dementia during the pandemia and our local public health center was on strike. It was hard for me, but little by little i got the chance to make decisions and change some things in our house. I've had long tried to convince mom to recycle, she threw everything togheter to the garbage, so I changed that as soon as I could and separate things for our recycling local center. Mom died in nov. 30 but before I got to declutter the kitchen and reorganize it, since I was cooking for her and the family. Now I reorganizing and decluttering all the ground floor, cause she hoarded plastic bags, cardboard, newspapers, old bills and medicines (I even found crackers, cookies and chocolates from many years ago which I had to throw away!). We're keeping the furniture in the same places but had made some small changes little by little... now I feel I have a home and not simply a house. Maybe that's why I hated cleaning, wiping and organizing before... I didn't feel it as something good to keep my place nice to live. Now I do.
Thanks for sharing your story. I’m sorry your mum died. I’m glad to here you feel at home now in the house. It is your special place that you can slowly make your own. Well done :-)
@@FairylandCottage yes, it was hard to see mom with dementia and harder when she died that soon... but it was the best for her, she was suffering and I'm sure she didn' want to live in those conditions. And now I can call it "my home"... little by little I'm organizing and decluttering cause mom was like a magpie hoarding things, XD. I started being low waste and simple living about 3 years ago, but mom never picked the idea, my son and me try to recycle as much as we can. We're not zero waste nor minimal but don't hoard things like mom did.
My kitchen is a disaster right now!! Seeing your clean beautiful kitchen was inspiring. That's a really good idea about the using the old calendars & emptying the toaster for the birds!! Makes me want to be even more mindful of other wastes!! 🧽😊💖
Oh my god ...you are living a very peaceful life ❣️.Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳.
I absolutely adore your beautiful home.
We live in a small 800 sq foot home, too.
It's cozy and perfect.
Did anyone ever tell you that your voice is so soothing?
My husband is a Newfoundlander, and I can definately hear his Irish roots in your accent.
Much Love, from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦... Keli 💖
Gorgeous video! It is all about using what you have and I loved what you said about giving thanks to your kitchen for all of the meals it helps you make.
I just had the pleasure of stumbling upon your videos and they are like meditation for me. Thank you!
Love the toaster tip!❤️
I love giving my kitchen a good clean every week keeps the kitchen smelling fresh an not cluttered. I too use baking soda to clean my kitchen does a wonderful job left longer on certain things. Thanks Niamh for another wonderful vlog from you. Enjoy the week ahead. 👍🏡❤️
You have a lovely, soothing voice...
I love how even though you have to keep things out on the counters, it still looks tidy and beautiful.
I just bought a new fridge this New Year and the old fridge will be given to my Brother's worker. I had deep cleaned it (it was a mess) and it felt amazing too even if I was not going to use it. As you said, it's a showing of gratitude toward the fridge and the receiver. Happy New Year to you!
I loved watching the birds eating your toast crumbs. Amazing how our waste is their feast! X
I see Gopal & Jagannath posters. Your videos are a breather. Love from India 🙏
Jai! I see Gopal Krishna, Jagannath and a cooking with karma book, must be devotee of Radha Krishna! 🙌💕🙏🏼 Can’t wait to watch more of your videos
Jai Jagannath!! 🥰 🙏 ❤️
I just love deep cleaning wipe down everthing clean up clutter .i view my deep cleaning as a magical house keeping. My kitchen is used alot & well loved as they say tje kitchen is tje heart of the home. I always enjoy & learn from your wonderful VIDEOs stay healthy and safe. 💚
I just remodeled my kitchen after 40 years in this house. It is so nice to wake up every morning to a nice floor and windows I can see out of and drawers that work. I love cleaning my kitchen now.
Loved your video
Baking soda and white vinegar are marvellous for general cleaning, plus lemon juice and afew drops of essential oils. I can't use commercial oven cleaners as they make me feel sick, so B. soda is a better option. We have a small kitchen and I prefer it as have to be really organised due to limited storage. Great idea about toaster crumbs for birds. Greetings from New Zealand.
Very nice. It's actually calming and rewarding to watch someone clean their kitchen..lol. I like the non toxic cleaners. It must smell so nice and clean with the lemon juice. Well done...thank you.
It's nice to see that someone in the world is also having a tiny kitchen same as me.....I will now keep some plants to make my kitchen look cozy and happy as yours. Watching your videos brings happiness and peace. Wishing you many more wonderful days!! 🙏🏻
My kitchen could use a clean so I'm happy for these tips ❤️
Pretty much I have and do the same things as you - even shaking the toaster outside! I love your bird table.
Great minds think alike!