Vlog #18/long talk/daily life stuff
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
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You are really getting to be a pro with your editing and music Kate! Love your intros these days!
Thanks! Still clunky and choppy, but hey, I'm having fun and if you guys are enjoying it, we have a winner!
I enjoyed your porch-talk video. Reminds me of my neighborhood when I was a kid. lol
You and Bali have done a fantastic job with your garden. Beautiful flowers and healthy plants and trees. Thank you for these vlogs. Love it when it is like 2 hours long. Take care Kate.
Another great day at home with Kate, love it! ❤You are my Connie Hultquist in the most positive sense. So much gemes and wisdom in your videos and books. I am not much of a cook but I loved your book ‚All that changes from my front porch‘. A great guide to create a peaceful life with all the simple riches. 😊
Thank you, Lola!
As you were talking about needing to get back on a schedule, I had a book idea for you: what if you wrote a book telling us about how you structure this schedule, do meal planning, and compare prices at that grocery store. Then at the end of the book, you could create a blank workbook for us where we could create our own cleaning/workout schedules, our own meal plans, plus have a price comparison chart to jot down best prices in our local areas! I would purchase something like that in a heartbeat!
That is a wonderful idea and it's been done by a hundred frugal woman out there. I'm far too non technical to figure out spread sheets and I don't do price comparisons. I shop at WinCo and Grocery Outlet and that is it. But you can look online and find hundreds of these books.
Totally agree with the processed foods. But in the end, its calories in, calories out for weight loss. Less processed foods will keep you full longer, and give you the nutrients you need so your body doesn't crave the junk. Protein and muscle building is key, for successful long term weight management.
I’ve always thought of you more as a de-influencer❤
Lol, love that.
Yeah that’s perfect!
So happy to have you to work along side today Ms. Kate. Today I am washing twin sized bedding to hand down to my nieces…our daughter is upgrading to a full size, you would think it’s Christmas around here with how excited she is.
This is exciting! Do you remember how eager we were to grow up? It's fun when you're a kid. Tell I said congratulations.
Your garden looks fabulous! I can’t wait to see what it’ll look like at peak season!!!!! 🌞
I can't wait to have some fresh produce!
Amiga, your home is sooo charming! All that hard work you and Bali have put in has really paid off. I love listening to your ideas and knowledge. Lots of hugs!!🌻🪻🌷😊
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I am with you on the no processed food. Soda is something people really should not be drinking.
Soda corrodes metal pipes. I learned that when I was a waitress and cleaning the soda machines.
Omg Kate!!!!! You’re back. ❤ you just popped up in my notifications I’m so glad you’re back. Can’t wait to catch up on all the videos you have so far.
Yay! Thank you!
If Sam likes spicy food he should try Thai food. The spice can be adjusted. It’s fun to make Thai food too. One of my favs to make is Drunken Noodles.
We love Thai, anything Asian really. I don't think we have tried those, we will soon.
Omg drunken noodles are my all time favorite!! LOVE ❤❤❤❤
I completely agree about the processed food and that it's ok to have "junk" treats just once in a while.
I think that's why there's so many cancers in our country because our food has crazy pesticides, dyes and chemicals that are banned in most countries. It's sad really.
Anyway, like I mentioned in your last video that I can't wait to check out Connie's book and I'm going to add "Living on His Income" and "Walden" also.
You & Bali have done great with the kids. I agree that there has to been some money set aside for "fun" stuff.
I use to go to all the local theaters because my sister started out acting in local productions. I think I've been to the theater you're talking about but I'm not sure and it's been a while. It's sad because so many theaters have gone under, especially since COVID but I hope people will try to revitalize them in the future. I do miss going to the theater; it's good for the mind and soul.
Ok, well I'm off to do some housework and food prep. Enjoy your day.
It is all the chemicals and stuff. Our theaters here seem to be doing well now.
@@CoffeeWithKate4 That's great!! I think the town where I grew up, starts with an R, ends with e and is in the valley (you probably know what town but I don't want to put it in the comments) closed but has been revitalized. I just looked into it. It looks more beautiful than ever. Yay!!
@@creativelauri I love hearing that!!
Breakfast out...a nice Mother's Day gift! By now I'm sure your garden and flower beds are vibrant and producing. Your big maple will shade most of the front, so growing will be limited.
Here, in the U.P., we have wild blueberries. You look for them in clear-cut areas. So, adding the mulch, or pine needles to the top soil, should help. Our season is coming up and i’m ready! Blackberries, too! (The blackberries come from someone who knows someone. She allows us to pick and pick and pick. So blessed!)
Wonderful, do you make jams?
@@CoffeeWithKate4 Yes! Then, i give it away. There’s just two of us. Most goes to the grands when we visit. We’ve bartered for fresh eggs, too.mBlueberry syrup is so, so good!
Coffee on my porch is my start to my day.
I’m your Christian hippie friend with the house cleaning granddaughter. 😀 I’m thrilled that you are back to the frugal. As frugal as I am, I can do more in today’s economy. Enjoyed this video, Kate.
Valerie in SC
Christian hippie, that is the best. I think about your granddaughter and you cleaning with me when I make the cleaning videos. We will be focusing more on frugality as it is so needed and I'm working on getting better myself and for my family.
@@CoffeeWithKate4 there’s something about your voice. She immediately says is Kate cleaning? 😀
@@ValerieinSC Ha! I love that. What a doll.
Sometimes I think Bali wants to be in the videos too.
The kids and Bali don't want to be filmed that much or at all. I've already discussed it with them. He doesn't mind a little here and there.
I heard somebody say recently , only eat one ingredient foods. That makes complete sense. If you eat a piece of meat, or brown rice, or a potato, or vegetables, or fruit, or a piece of cheese , it is a real food. That is what we are doing and cutting out the processed grains , even whole processed grains . In fact , most grains except for a little brown rice, and occasionally some organic rolled sprouted oats.
You were completely right that we need to work on our health that Americans never used to be the unhealthy and it is very sad. We want to stop being part of that statistic and are working hard to be in the healthy range of weight soon.
I have that same frother but mine was a Christmas gift. I have a Nespresso machine also. I always think of you when I make my coffee. ☕️☕️☕️
I had wanted a Nespresso for years and then found that espresso machine I have. So fun!
Kate i didnt tell u in the last video. i love that apron! the design is super interesting! also i want to read that book by Elizabeth Moon. i am reading the gravediggers daughter. its a pretty dark book. nice video Kate.
Good Morning Kate ! Omg my dog is pitiful I took him to get a shot yesterday and it works like magic but I would loveeee to find something natural .We have tried these chews ,shampoo ,etc
I have horrible allergies too .
Happy Birthday Mariah
Molly has stopped itching completely. I don't know for your poor dog, but with her I removed turkey or any foul for a while. Foul is highly allergenic. Allergies let us know what doesn't work with our bodies so all we can do is remove things until we figure it out. Local honey helped me, so I must be allergic to some flowers around here.
Totally agree... I also feel that way about being home for my older children. Just being "available" to the family is such an UNDERRATED value. So grateful to be able to be the "go to" for ALL things family.❤
Sincerely,
Forever wish we were neighbors 😂
I know, lol. You'd have to move here. I love my house too much to move. Yes, it is so meaningful to be home for our people.
@@CoffeeWithKate4 Hahaha... It's VERY tempting 🥰🤣🥰
Thank you ❤
Are you going to do the before and after of both of your homes? I hope so. It's fun and inspiring
I will one day soon. They are very inspiring. Thank you for reminding me.
my husband became permanently disabled at age 32 and died at age 44. I had to work and provide a living for my two kids and me. It wasn't planned, and I sure wish it could have been different. it helped so much that the house was paid off before he died. Anyway, have a backup plan if your plans go awry
Yes!!
I have been using dark chocolate cacao like 72 percent….its very healthy and a little piece does it
If I only could love dark chocolate...I'm a milk chocolate person.
Hi Kate! I was hoping you could tell me what machine you use to clean your rugs?
I know you have mentioned several times that it does a great job.
My bedroom carpet is quite dirty and I would like to try and clean before I replace it.
If I do I am going to do myself using carpet tiles.
Love your videos and so happy you are back. Hi from SC. 🏝️🌊
Look in the description box under the video and scroll down. I have Amazon links and one is to the shampooer I use. I love it and it's fairly cheap. It's lasted years and so small and light, does a great job.
Thank you so much Kate! I will look again. The first time I looked under links it was just your books.
please update regarding Molly 's itching / scratching. My dog Harry is miserable . vet meds and shampoo have not helped . I've fed him ground turkey and veggies for months which reduced his itching somewhat. i also tried shampooing him w/ sulfur soap........ next..... I'll try diluted apple cider vinegar rinse after shampooing ... have heard it restores skin's proper ph.
Molly has stopped but all I can think is that I stopped with the turkey. Switch to beef or lamb for awhile. If topical stuff doesn't work, it's a food allergy...just a guess, I'm no vet. Switch out the turkey. Foul can be highly allergenic.
Ask your vet but ours (old county vet) simply had us use benadryl tablets and add a tablespoon olive oil to her food. It really helped our pup. Benadryl is a safe first generation allergy med that doesn't stay in the system long and is super affordable. 70 tablets generic for around one dollar at Dollar general. Allergies can be from soooo many things. It's hard, good luck!
I am also terrible at marketing my own books- I only mention it to friends, and people who I think might be interested- or other self published authors like you who get what it's like! I have a page on my blog with them listed, but I don't really update it.
Yes, I barely market. We need to promote ourselves more.
Hi Kate, thanks for the Ultra-processed People book recommendation. I stopped eating UPF and made some other changes and lost 40 lbs. An international food company, rhymes with Westle, just announced in May that they are creating a frozen food line of pizza and high protein pasta meals marketed to people who are using the GLP-1 weightloss medication; so they won't have to give up fast food! They haven't disclosed the ingredients yet, but it's surely UPF.
It's all such junk. Homemade all the way.
Your talks on process food has inspired me to stop buying the vegan meats if I really want a plant based meat I will make it from scratch. I like knowing exactly how my food was made by making it myself. I like the black bean brownies I got the recipe from your book Frugal Home Cooking.
I will probably still use some vegan meats and cheese but so very limited. Some are better then others like Lightlife seems to be passable. Probably better to do without, but I get lazy. We will just limit.
It's Saturday, June 29th 2024. I just finished watching your Vlog #18. Loved the contents of the video. I'm glad you inform us about the actual "date" of the vlogs.
And I decided I'll go back and watch your earlier vlogs in sequence...NOT A BINGE sort of thing. But yes, I really do plan to start with vlog #1and continue until I am certain I've watched all the videos I have not seen before. I am genuinely looking forward to it too, Kate. So...am I going through some kind of "mood?" I really don't know.
I do a little "binge" watching of certain things or channels when I need comfort. Maybe you need comfort or inspiration? We all have the moods.
@ CoffeeWithKate4 -- I was not sure what I felt. But after YOU mentioned it to me, I am (very) certain that I'm in need of comfort and inspiration.
You are so helpful , I am grateful
I'm so glad!
Is Molly the only dog you have left? Sure miss Clyde no longer being in your videos. He was a real character.
Both big dogs have passed on.
Molly too?
@@Pennypacker0602 No, she's in all the videos and thriving. She's a young dog.
I'm always interested in the early formative years, I wish Connie H would have shared what her early years were like. She was a focused/determined woman for sure.
I freeze peeled bananas, easiest cold treat and yum!
Makes great banana ice cream.
Someone saying that taking Internet from kids is damaging is so wild.
The studies are so clear the negative effects Internet/screen time has on children is so clear.
I love following along on the clean eating journey. We are always trying to eat clean whole foods!!
One sweet treat we love is peanut butter protein balls. They take like delicious cookies and they are no bake!
It's just :
Peanut butter
Maple syrup
Oatmeal
Almond flour
Chocolate chips
So yummy!!!
Thanks for sharing this recipe with us!! And yes, a little screen time goes a long way. It is a constant struggle in our home. I have seen the effects of too much and then when we don't have it and my kids thrive without the computer running their lives.
@@CoffeeWithKate4 You're welcome!
It's so hard, we only do T.V no tablets/phone/computers. My kids do best if we stick to the same schedule. Right now we do one show (30mins usually WildCrats, Magic School Bus, The Walton's) and one family movie a week. If I stick to it they know that's what's happening and don't bug me much. If it's all willy nilly then they beg all the time because*maybe* I'll say yes. Even with just the T.V it's a struggle. I notice a huge difference in their behavior if I slip up and let them watch too much t.v. I also notice what they watch makes a difference too!
Good luck navigating your kiddos screen time. It's a struggle. 😂👍
Don't completely give up on all Christians, Kate. Those mega churches are not the foundation of Christianity. Jesus is. Us Christians are just people...just like you. We stumble along through life, TRYING to do the right thing. Life will humble you....SHOULD humble you. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of all wisdom". That's basically the definition of humility. Humility is EVERYTHING....and is necessary to gain wisdom. I love the Christian bible so, so much. My favourite passage is the Beatitudes... Jesus's words. Wonderful! Jesus has changed my life. I follow Him, but I don't demand that others agree with me. God commands that we love everyone, even if they disagree with us. Well, that sure takes some wisdom!
Peace and blessings to you and yours.
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Thank you for sharing; you are so right! I'm just upset over those mega-churches stealing people blind and guilting them into tithing when they can barely pay rent. Then you find out these millionaire ministers are only paying maybe 1% in charities and no taxes! Practice what you preach is what I feel. There are many lovely Christians out there, just as long as they respect other people's beliefs and ways. We all find God/Spirit in different ways.
Kate most people who attend those mega churches _want_ to be there and tithe. It's part of their belief system so they don't feel taken advantage of...it's like you donating to your favorite cause. All churches are tax exempt, not just Christian ones. But I understand your feelings in this. There are really good rock solid churches of all differing denominations out there. Some of those mega pastors are millionaires because they are also super successful authors...think like Joyce Meyer...or most the TV pastors. They earn income outside the church- they pay personal taxes on any income like the rest of us. It's hard when they become ultra successful, I do agree that I wish they would live more modestly. Most of them do publish yearly financial statements for their churches that show how the tithes and offerings are spent, usually on missions, outreach, building homes/orphanages, feeding programs, well digging, that sort of deal...and DO trust the ones who do illegal stuff do get caught, exposed and sent to jail. It's not just a Christian plight. Look back to the 70's and 80's many guru type people took advantage of their flock...having their members give their entire incomes.
Hi lovely to have you back. Your roses are beautiful but have a bit of blackspot. Sulphur spray will help. x
Thank you! There is always something to learn. I can find the spray at a nursery?
@@CoffeeWithKate4 Hi you should be able to get the spray from a nursery, if not I am sure they will know where to get it. I got mine on Amazon x
I had to come back after your comment about working outside the home. I was a homemaker for many, many years, too. The problem is, when you both retire, there is a LOT LESS coming in from SS. If that’s your only retirement income, you may want to keep that in mind. In the first few years, (I’m older than my husband), my pitiful check was 300.00 a month. When he retired, it went up. If he dies first, i should be okay, with savings and no debt. My youngest sister became a widow just before Christmas. Times are difficult for her.
This is definitely something to think about, thank you for bring this up.
@@CoffeeWithKate4 You can check with SS to see what your projected income might be. They are a pain to navigate on the web, though. A phone call might be better if you can stand the wait. I retired at 62 but kept working small jobs, which is all i ever had. You can work and collect as long as you don’t go over a certain threshold. At 65, you have to start paying for medicare, no choice. If you don’t sign up, they attach fines so you may as well sign up. You can’t collect from Bali’s income until he retires. You would get a percentage. But, having said all this, it could all change before you’re eligible.
@@debbiesavage7107 yes I’ve already done that and I know what my earned income will be and I had to also fix some things because my accountant hadn’t been putting self employment in there. Remember, I am self-employed so I do pay taxes and I have my own income.
Do you ever share recipes? I would love to make the oatmeal, pb and banana cookies. Loved this video.
I did a little cookbook with my favorites but haven't updated it. The cookies were from videos on CZcams. It's just two bananas, half cup PB, Cup or more of oats, you decide how sticky, and a half cup raisins or choc chips. I think that is it. I have to look things up every time.
It sounds like you had a lovely Mother's Day. I always love seeing your home. It's so bright and cozy, but also looks huge. And your garden....AMAZING!!!
Your books are among my favorite for frugal living. They're not the standard "Do this." "Do that." and you'll be fine. I prefer the vibe yours have. "I'm not an expert, but this is what worked and continues to work for us." I feel like I'm talking to a real person. If that makes sense. Keep up the great work! ❤
Thank you so much! I appreciate that feedback. I used to write dry "do this and this and this" but now I try to be more down to Earth. I'm not perfect and I'm always learning.