LEARN HOW WE PREP FOR A DAY OF REST! CHRISTIAN SABBATH! NO COOK, NO CLEAN, NO WORK!
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- Learn how we have implemented a day of total rest in our week! A day where we don't cook, clean, watch TV, surf the internet, spend money! In this video we show you how easy it is and how wonderful it can be to truly step back from our busy lives and take a breath! Old fashioned living at it's best! It's easy to accomplish this day of rest with a little prep work! The rewards are so worth it! Frugal Living! Learn the old fashioned habits from that past! Slow down, have your best life, and save money! Early retirement debt and mortgage free couple shows you how you can have an abundant and full life with less money! Living a debt free life is possible by simple budgeting and not over spending! Debt free living is within reach!
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Lovely video reminded me of my childhood, my granny lived with us until I was 12 years old and she kept her Sabbath as she always had even to the extent of washing up after meals we used to put all of the cutlery into a jug of soapy water and delt with them on Monday mornings, after she passed dad made Sundays mums day of rest he took over everything looking after us 2 girls by then I was 12 years old and my sister was 4 but even she had her little jobs to do(lay and clear then dining table brush of the crumbs and fold the table cloth) dad lit our coal fire for mum to sit in the lounge and read the papers, but she always had to come and mix the yorkshire pudding we did try but it was never any good. In the afternoon we played in our rooms (no going out except for church er went to the family service at 12am and then back to Sunday school in the afternoon, while we were out dad used to make a cake for tea time where he used to cook toast by the coal fire. Sorry I got a bit carried away with my wonderful memories I am nearly 80 yet I remember those days with much happiness. God Blessings to you both and enjoy your weekend love as always x
Enjoyed reading your memories!
Thanks so much for sharing your precious memories, Sue.
Thank you for sharing your special memories, Miss Sue.
Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us. It sounds magical. I love my day of rest too.
Wonderful memories thankyou
I take Sunday as my day of rest. I go to church in the morning.Then I spend time with family, read, take a nap, call family far away, and try hard not to spend money. I think it is so healthy to take a break and rest. So much of what God instructs us to do really winds up being healthy too. Great video and advice.
Love that Annie! Thanks for sharing!
*The Lord's Day is Saturday! The fourth commandment is clear and that is the ONLY day of the week that God made HOLY and set aside. The Bible is clear! Praise God.*
My husband and I only recently began going to church this past January. We are finding that we like to eat lunch after church and then we both take it easy. My husband will watch sports on tv and I will usually crochet. Every now and then we will drive over to our younger daughter’s home and spend a few hours with them. It’s the only time we see their daughters since they are both now in school.
I appreciate that you share what works for you, but make no judgment on what others do. Your gentle and kind nature shines through with every video. God bless you both!
That's wonderful! We love to make calls and visit with family on our rest day as well! Thank you!
Paul and Emmy what a wonderful video! Shabbat is truly a blessing from God our creator. Our family also views Shabbat like a weekly holiday....we look forward to it and sometimes the week whips by so fast we find ourselves saying "It's Shabbat again yay!". We celebrate by eating a meal and we read the Torah and scriptures on Friday evenings with our family. Saturday morning we don't set alarms to wake up. We have coffee together, we take time for our hobbies, we take naps.....we have permission to rest without guilt. It is so refreshing....low key and no stress on Shabbat. God bless you guys ... shalom!
Shalom from Israel
Shalom from BC Canada! And Chag Sameach this Passover and Unleavened!
Chag Pesach kasher vesame’ach!
Shalom from the Mid Hudson Valley, New York.
Denise thanks so much for sharing! Just a lovely comment!
What a great video to make during Holy Week. I have kept a day of rest but it wasn’t always on a Sunday since I’m a nurse and I have to work some weekends. I believe that rest is so important to allow our bodies to heal (physically and spiritually)
We agree! It's been a gamer changer for us!
A day of rest is mandatory for me. It's the time when I do my meal planning and gather the recipes that I want to make. Like Paul , I spend the afternoon reading, it is a real treat. Not only is it a time for reflection but it enables you to catch up with your spouse and plan for the coming week. I usually make leftovers or simple meals like omelettes so the cleanup is minimal. Once again, I thank you both for all your great ideas. I think about you both whenever I'm preparing meals or making purchases. You both make the world a better place.
That is such a lovely comment! I feel the same way about them!
Lynn what an uplifting and encouraging comment for us! Thanks so very much!
I grew up keeping the Sabbath from sunset to sunset, as the Bible says, my husband was raised the same way. We are Seventh Day Adventist and we are raising our 5 kids the same way. God is wise and He knows what He does! Sabbath is the best day!
Is the Sabbath day Saturday?
Adventist here too! Wonderful you are raising your kids to keep the Sabbath!
God bless! Just found ur channel. ❤ Fun Fact The Sabath is technically Saturday hence the word for Saturday Sabado in Spanish and Portugues Sabado also. But if wanted to rest on Tuesday its ur personal choose. No Judgement here at all. I started resting on Saturdays as well.
Yes in Spanish Sabbath is Sabado. 7th day is Sabbath. God rested form creating the world in 6 days. He rested on the 7th day. He hallowed it and blessed it. Sabbath rest is a Blessing from God. Jesus also kept the Shabbat Sabbath as God commanded to do. He went into the synagogue as was the custom. We Gentiles are grafted in to Him even though we many not be Jewish descent.
🙋🏻♀️ me too!!! I love that she is sharing how she keeps the sabbath with her family.
My family and I celebrate the Sabbath on Saturday also. From dusk Friday evening to dusk Saturday evening. It's a joy and blessing.
Wonderful!
I don't have anything to say other than, I LOVE this channel and the content that is here. Emmy and Paul you are very uplifting and so positive. I truly look forward to seeing your videos on Tuesday and Friday.
So very kind of you to say! You have encouraged us now as well!
Sundays were always our day of rest growing up on our Iowa farm. No work except chores. Putting a roast & veggies in the oven before church & Sunday School with a big delicious meal ready when we got home at noon. Afternoon naps for Mom & Dad or visits with relatives who would come for a visit. Supper was always apples and popcorn - everyone fixed their own. Such great memories.
What wonderful memories! Thanks!
Such a good reminder especially on Holy Week. God created the Sabbath for us because He knew we needed rest and a day to think of Him and honor Him.
Thanks Wendy!
This year I started cooking on Saturday and rest on Sunday after church. It is such a beautiful day for me. I don’t take calls and I certainly don’t look at the news.
That's great! It helps to prep a bit!
What a great reminder to observe the Sabbath Day by planning ahead on food and cleaning so our body and mind can reset! Thank you Paul and Emmy as always!
Thanks for watching Helen!
Keeping the Sabbath is such a joy! Friday night we light candles, bless God and each other, eat dinner and have an evening of worship music. God is smarter than we are!
So true!
This is useful not only for a day of rest, but also for a down day after a big event, or a day (or two) after outpatient surgery, etc. Especially for someone who lives alone. Great tips.
Yes, that's so very true!
Prayers going up for Everyone Jesus answered the knock on the door 🚪
Thanks so much Wanda and Ritzi!
I love going through all my old cookbooks in the evening. We haven't turned on the TV in almost 6 months except to occasionally watch a 'The Waltons' dvd. We dont have cable or satellite. Hubby & I read, watch a few CZcamss, talk and play with our german shepherd, take our shower, do personal upkeep (manicure, pedicure, hair color etc.) Listen to soft classical music (Debussy, Ravel, Sibelius etc.) I fold laundry (which I like for some reason) Hubby goes thru the mail & attends to it, I embroider & do mending. That's our evenings. I enjoy all your videos. Yes! Show how to make that beautiful loaf of bread! Kind regards, Lisa in San Diego
Perfection Lisa! Such a beautiful idea for the evenings! Thanks for sharing!
Another great video Emmy and Paul. Sunday is our rest day. I make sure I’m up to date with anything I want to do around the home and then we eat lightly, read, knit, do a jigsaw and generally just chill. A lovely way to get some time back for you. As much as I love seeing family and friends, I try to ensure that unless absolutely necessary, it is avoided on Sunday. A day of rest is really beneficial and as you say, it costs nothing.
Love that! Well said!
I really love watching your channel! It is faith based, comforting and full of sound advice! We try to rest on Sunday after church and find it recharges us. Bless you and yours!
Thanks so very much Lori for the kind words!
I come from a big family of seven children. On Sunday there was no cooking . As dinner we would eat pistoletbreads with charcuterie. Ever so lovely.
Sounds wonderful!
Thank you again for sharing your day of rest. Everybody should have a day of rest. It seems that our society tries to make you "think" that every day should be FILLED with activities. I agree with you two because I make a day during the week in which I do not go anywhere and just relax. Love you guys!
Yes, it's so helpful just to do a bit of nothing lol!
What great ideas! Sunday is our day of rest. After church, we eat lunch and then FaceTime with our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters that live several states away - it's always a leisurely unhurried time. Then I call my mother who lives an hour away and we chat for quite some time. Sunday night we attend Bible study with some other couples and have such a good time singing, praying, studying and just spending some time together before another busy week starts. Have a blessed Easter, Emmy and Paul!
Sounds perfect! Love that! A blessed Easter to you and yours as well Lori!
A day of rest sounds awesome. I'm still working full-time, so I pack a lot of chores into the weekend. I know I would feel guilty if I took a full day of rest. I like the idea of 3 or 4 hours. I'll start small and then work up to a full day. Have a restful weekend.
Yes, exactly! You will look so forward to those several hours!
Thank you for sharing how you prep for a rest day. It was very useful and so inspiring. When I am organized, I clean the house on Thursday evening and do grocery shopping on Fridays. Then I can chill during weekends. But, that is not happening very often and then I stress out the whole weekend with a long To Do list. You inspired me to be more thoughtful about incorporating a holiday in a week. Thank you both! ❤
It really is a wonderful time of rest Mina!
This is something I am trying to incorporate; a totally different kind of day. I work mostly M - F, but will be working some weekends. This past weekend, I took my only day off to try and rest, and mostly from the internet. I just looked out the window and thought and looked through the books I had. It was really nice. I get bored so easily, so taking time to think and figure out other things to do instead of being on the internet/my phone, I think , will make me a happier and more well rounded person.
I think we all run to electronics on our down time! It's habit. That's why we don't use the TV either on our rest day! Too easy to just sit and stare LOL!
Strange as it is, I was just thinking of this type of thing. A full day where I give myself permission to rest and just be at peace. Now I feel like you have given me permission 😅. I am absolutely going to incorporate this into my week. My husband is a big TV fan, and I could happily throw it out the door. It's just a constant noise in the background. it's so wearing. I love him , but not his TV😂
Thank you again for another inspiring instalment. 🙏. You both really brighten my day❤
Hi Sheryl, do you think he could wear a head phone? My husband the same, it can been annoying and after much thought, I offered him a head phone so he could enjoy his viewing and I had my sanity back.
Sheryl so happy the video was encouraging! Thank you!
@@helenmak5663 Hi Helen, I am the TV junkie in our family of two, so I am the one who wears the headphones which is helpful because I am also severly hard of hearing. My husband and I still sit in the living room together, each doing our own thing without disturbing the peace of the other. It has worked well for us for many years now.
I love the idea of making Saturday a day of rest. We go to church on Sunday and after lunch take a nap, but I love the idea of resting on Saturday it gives you the whole day. I also love the idea of making side dishes ahead of time so you don't have to stress about it on the weekend. Thank you so much for sharing with us and blessings to you too!
So happy the video was encouraging Lorraine!
My day of rest is Sunday. I'm my husband's full time caregiver so there are still things that I have to do, but I try to minimize what I have to do by planning our meals for the day and having them ready to just heat up. And we never plan to go anywhere. We stick around the house and maybe watch a movie or read. It is so important to take a day to recharge.
This coming week I will be taking Saturday off because I will be cooking a big Easter dinner on Sunday, but it's the same concept. On Friday I'll probably prepare a couple of things for Easter dinner, but on Saturday I'll be recharging.
Thanks for another good vlog!
Wonderful Barbara!! Thanks for sharing!
I was just thinking about this today and about not shopping anymore Also one habit I recently added was to cook food Saturday and have enough for Sunday because when we get back from church we are hungry and I don't want to be tempted to stop and eat. It makes people work and also costs money.
Yes, exactly! Sounds great!
Paul and Emmy, you two are a breath of fresh air in a weary world! My hubby are retired but I like the idea of honoring the Sabbath with a day of rest and am going to propose this idea to him. I just love your simple, homey lifestyle and I'm confident you two are an asset not only to your family but to your community as well.
What an uplifting comment Kate! Thank you!
Hello. I try to prepare my meals for the weekend on Friday. AND bake them, store in fridge and reheat Saturday and Sunday. Saturday is my play day, Sunday is my rest day. I watch a movie or three, take a nap and just warm up my meals. I'm 78, alone and your channel has been a delight for me. You are helping me to discipline my spending and s t r e t c h my Social Security. Thank you.
Oh we love to hear that! Thanks so very much for sharing!
I’m not religious myself but I love the idea of a complete rest day once a week. I think everyone should do it. So many work hard and are always on the go, so having a day to just lay low is incredibly rejuvenating. In strength training, you are always urged to take rest days because trying to lift too often will make your body tired and inefficient. The same goes w/ our lives I think. Having a rest day will help to take a pause and reset yourself so you come back stronger. I am seriously considering doing this one day a week and I also am thinking I might incorporate a no computer, tv, social media/online scrolling/being on the phone day. Just thinking that completely unplugging on the rest day, even if just from dawn to dusk, would be so good for my mind, body and soul.
We agree, exactly what we were saying! Thanks Gretchen!
I love that you shared and encouraged a day of rest. It is a commandment that has been discarded in our time. Remember the Blue Laws? I think it is important to consider all the wait staff we require when we are thoughtless about taking a day of rest. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching Kathi!
I don’t understand your comment. It’s everyone’s choice if they want to be working as wait staff so I don’t consider myself being thoughtless by eating out. In fact, I tip nicely.
I so enjoyed this video!! I do sabbath day on Sunday and try not get scrupulous about it! We go to Mass. I do wash dishes and will cook but I enjoy cooking. I won’t run the vacuum and do housework or spend money, unless it’s for a toll or emergency. I just do my best and try to remember that the sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath💖
Love that Lindsay! Exactly right! Thanks for sharing!
Another great video Emmy!😊 You're so right, Sundays are not restful with church and family commitments. My husband isn't retired yet so we will fit in an afternoon or evening of rest whenever we can. It's different every week. Have a blessed Easter.
That's wonderful you found the time! You have a blessed Easter as well! Thank you!
Hope you’re having a wonderful day today
You as well Greenfox! Thank you!
Wonderful video! We maintain the Sabbath as well. I try very hard to prepare as much as possible ahead. Our old church had a potluck every Sunday after church, I understood the reasoning behind it, but I found it stressful. Our new church has a potluck every Tuesday (before Bible study). It is very well planned out and at dinner time. Everyone thoroughly enjoys it! It is especially nice for the folks that are coming straight from work. On Sunday we go to church (it is a 25 minute drive to and from church) and really enjoy the trip through the country side. We then have lunch, maybe take the dogs for a walk and just plain relax! Thanks for expressing how very important it is that we take that time!
Love that Andrea! Thanks for watching and sharing!
I'm just now seeing this video two months late, but thank you both so much for the important reminder of Sabbath-keeping. It was very convicting to me personally because I've allowed "busy-ness to crowd out my Sabbath rest. Thanks so very much for the truth and thoughtfulness that went into making this video. Keeping the Sabbath day holy is after all one of the "big ten" and God hasn't deleted any of the other 9 commandments. :)
So happy you enjoyed the video! Thanks for encouraging us as well Barbara!
Another wonderful video. Especially timely. I watched it on Saturday, today my granddaughter moved away with my one year old grandson to another state😢. So I spent the day doing cleaning as therapy, and remembered your suggestion. My husband will be home first thing in the morning before church from the airport, helping my son-in-law drive there. I looked through the fridge, made coleslaw and French toast casserole for tomorrow, and I feel, because of your suggestions, tomorrow is a Sabbath that I will be prepared to actually rest on. Thank you so much.😊
Oh how wonderful Christa! A day of rest is definitely good for the soul!
This video was spot on! This is exactly how I was raised and raised my family to spend the Sabbath. I loved the breakfast casserole. I will definitely be making it. Thank you both for showing everyone how to do it. Blessings for your family. ❤️🙏
Thanks so very much Patti!!
I love this idea of unplugging and spending the day with intentional time with a spouse and God in prayer! Thank you!
It really is quite amazing Susan!
You are so right Emmy! Sunday can be extremely busy with church and family commitments and whilst that is important it is not always restful!
What a good idea to have Saturday as your rest day!
I hope you have a wonderful Easter!
Many blessings from here in the UK!
You have a wonderful Easter as well Sheila, thank you!
Watching your videos fulfills my emotional needs, gives me comfort, connects me with my past, rests my emotions, and I binge watch as a way to rest when I am in a day of rest. God Bless You Emmy and Paul. Thank you for your many sweet kindnesses to your viewer family.❤❤❤
Etta, that is such a compliment! Thank you! God is really the one meeting all your needs though!
We stream church in the morning. I enjoy cooking a big Sunday dinner for my family. I also like to spend the afternoon laying on the couch reading a book. I am firm believer that if we don't rest our bodies will force us to do so.
Yes, I agree to that as well Katherine!
Your videos are so full of helpful information. It only gets better & better!
So very kind Kelli! Thank you!
I find a Sabbath day of rest makes me a more kind and better boundaried person. Boundaries are so helpful. Thanks for the timing of the video.
Emmy you said it all. We will definitely be trying this. We enjoy having the kids/grandkids over on Sundays. Therefore, to make it less work we will be getting all our work and prepping done on Saturday. Growing up, we would go to church as a family and the rest of the days was spent at home in the yard with siblings. We did not go outside the gate to play. I remember my mom taking us to the park and then for a Dairy Queen after that. I like the idea that you picked another day other than Sunday for that day of rest. God bless!
Thanks so much for sharing Mary! God Bless you as well, thanks!
Es maravilloso guardar el día biblicamente indicado para el descanso el cuál es el 7mo día de la semana. Sin duda es de mucha bendicion para ustedes. También lo guardo así cocinando previamente y limpiando el día anterior. Para descansar entre la tarde del Viernes y la tarde del Sábado. Encuentro muchos sabios consejos en este canal. Los miro desde Argentina. Dios los bendiga!
Hi Paul and Emmy! I am a Catholic and go to Mass every Sunday. I would love to try to make ahead meals so I really could just rest on Sunday after Mass.
thanks for the great ideas and inspiration ❤️
We are too Lisa! Happy Holy Week to you!
We’re Jewish, so we have Shabbat from Friday might to Saturday night. It’s wonderful ❤
Love that Becca!
I too was raised keeping Sunday as ‘The Lord’s Day’ which was a day of rest, reflection and meditation. I’ve now decided to try to go back to keeping commercialism out of Sunday and avoiding doing any shopping on Sunday. Now that everything is open Sunday people have to work when years ago we rested as a society and I think it brought a calm and order even to those that didn’t observe it as a religious day.
Yes! We so agree! Thanks so much for sharing and watching!
I usually have a day of using up leftovers on a Saturday, and I do my Dad's housework and medication for the week. I prep vegetables and pudding in the evening for Sunday dinner, and put a joint of meat in the slow cooker overnight. I have Yorkshire puddings in the freezer to reheat for a couple of minutes while I make gravy and the oven is warming up for a fruit crumble to cook while we eat our meal. It makes life so much easier, and I don't have anything to prep on a Sunday before church. I can prepare myself for the Lord's day without worrying about meals. We just have a snack later in the day. Thinking ahead is the key! Corinne x
Thant's brilliant Corinne! Thanks for watching and sharing!
Hi Emmy and Paul. I am back. I had to start a new you tube channel, it used to be Tux and Phil's Mom. I changed phones and all my info is stuck in the old one. I have been watching your videos but could not comment. I missed commenting on here.
Thank you for the encouraging video. I hope you have a blessed Ressurection Sunday.
Welcome back! I missed you! You as well! Thank you!
Love, love, love all of the inspiration from this video. A little side note I want to share. Instead of a tablespoon of vinegar in coleslaw, my aunt always used a tablespoon of banana pepper juice!
Oh that sounds yummy!
Hi Emmy and Paul, its Helen from Sydney, Muswellbrook, Australia. I have been watching your show now for many a while now and I enjoy your positive, kind and practical outlook on life. I always enjoy your warm and friendly start to your show. I have cooked many of your delicious, frugal reciepes and you have shown me how easy it is to enjoy life without wasting money. Love your New York accent and the kitchen shelving with your lovely vintage bowls. God Bless you and have a Happy Easter❤😊
Thanks so much for the wonderful comment! Happy Easter and God Bless you as well!
Hi folks! I grew up with quiet Sundays, although we always had a big meal, usually a roast. I still tend to do a quiet Sunday.
Hi my friend! Hoping you and precious Bode are doing well!
Thank you so much for acknowledging that you are Christian! Too many people today deny Jesus. Great video as usual ❤❤
Paul and I feel very strongly about being open with our faith!
It is so thoughtful of you to share how you prepare and enjoy your day of rest each week. My husband does most chores including the cooking because of my health, but when I meal plan, I try to have leftovers scheduled at least for Wednesdays and Sundays. Your meals look delicious, and I can't wait to try them. He tries to not have much to do on Sundays except going to church. We're retired, but it is important to be intentional about a rest day as well. I love your home as it looks so warm and inviting. I have many flameless candles and they add such a cozy feeling in the evening. Thank you soooo much for all you share!!! 💕🙏
Thank you for sharing comments that are warm and sincere for us! It is so appreciated Lulu!
Yes please show us how to make your refrigerator bread. I like to do the same thing. Thanks for sharing 🤗❤️. God bless
You as well, thank you!
Emmy and Paul, wow, you hit this one out of the park! Thank you! I am a blessed Christian too and Saturday is my day of rest too. But I didn't rest. Why? No prep beforehand. Then on Sundays, I go to Church, volunteer for Church and the day gets away from me. I am going to start prepping on Thursday after work and enjoy this Sabbath gift of rest! Thank you. Thank you!
Yes, try it! I think you will be pleasantly surprised how easy it can be!
I sincerely pray that when you two need upbuilding, that your community out here will be as supporting to you and being as encouraging to us as you two are
That is so very kind and caring of you to say Dawn!
Guess what Emmy and Paul! I enjoyed this video so much that I watched it twice in a row whilst having my lunch!😊. What a delightful way to obey what God says about keeping the Sabbath and having a day of rest. Yet again, your video gave me so much joy, because I'm so happy to see how you are living in the way God intended us to live. Isn't it just great that our awesome God loves us so much and cares for us so much that He told us to take a day to rest from our labours.
My husband and I are Christians too and, because we are still both working, we have our day of rest on Sunday. It's a lovely and relaxing day. We walk through a big park to get to our Church, and we get to see deer and beautiful scenery on the way. Very refreshing!
This was a great idea for a video, because it was definitely very encouraging. Thank you for sharing some of your life with us. It's just wonderful to know that there are people like you out there. You both (and Dixie 😊) definitely help to make the world a better place. God bless you and I'm sending lots of love your way. xx
Yvonne I love the idea that you walk to church! How lovely that would be! Thanks so much for the encouragement! Sending much love back!
I love this idea! I bet your week is better for it. ❤
Thanks for the great ideas! We go to church Sunday and keep our sabbath then, don’t do chore type work, but I do a lot of cooking (and kitchen clean up) depending on if we are home or with family and friends for the evening. I’m going to think ahead and plan better!
this really encouraged
Me to not automatically consider kitchen tasks as a necessity.
And to consider stepping away from tech on Sunday….
Yes, stepping away from tech for a day is amazing! You feel so different LOL!
On Sunday, I walk my dog and sew the rest of the day. I meal prep on Saturday so it’s easy❤
Love that!
A day of rest is something I need but can't seem to accomplish. I know why we are instructed to do so. It can be so beautiful and restorative. Thank you for sharing your journey. You always encourage me :)
So happy the video was encouraging Sherri! Thank you!
Try making a small change for now. Set aside an afternoon perhaps or even a peaceful morning.
This is my second time watching this video and again it is so encouraging! We also keep Saturday as the Sabbath and I actually look forward to Fridays because it means I can prepare for the Sabbath.
Such a wonderful time of the week! Thanks for the encouragement!
wow , here in Canada we have to do all the cooking cleaning laundry on the weekend. BECAUSE, the electricity are cheaper on the weekend we have peak periods .
I am fairly new to your channel, and I love it! This subject, Sabbath, is especially near and dear to my heart. Thanks for walking us through your process. I got so many great ideas! I grew up in the 1960s, when "blue laws" were still pretty common. It was easier to opt out of 24/7 busyness back then. We were required to stay indoors and play quietly after church and Sunday dinner (always eaten at home) while our parents took a nice, long nap. Even as a child, I enjoyed the rhythm and tranquility of it. Now, I find I have to fight hard to protect a day of rest. It is so out of sync with American culture. So much has changed in my lifetime, but there are some old ways that are worth fighting for. Sabbath is one of them! God created us, and I think He knows a thing or two about how we function best! :) Thanks for all you do to encourage and educate!
Oh, and you mentioned Lancaster, which is where I live. You pronounced it correctly! That's how we know you're a regular visitor or a local!
Yes! We love Lancaster! We visit quite often! We have even done some shopping videos from the bulk stores!
@@FrugalMoneySaver I love the bulk stores here. I'll have to hunt down your videos. We love Lancaster so much!
Although I do not really get a full day of rest very often....I loved how you & Paul showed how wonderful it can be.
I do believe in a day of rest. I know our souls need it. And I really like how you prepare for it. It's sort of like getting ready for a date with yourself. 😊
I love how you set the table. It just really makes a meal feel so much more special... Even if it's just dinner.
Very well said! You caught our sentiment perfectly! Thank you!
Wow, this was a great video. I would love to have a day of rest. My hubby is a person that can never be still. He works a full-time job Monday through Friday, and he has a yard service that he does all by himself Monday through Friday after his day job and all day Saturday. He is always finding something to do. Even on Sunday he's washing the cars early in the morning. I think it would be amazing to just have one day that we can stay at home and rest. This reminds me of a video you once did about how you break up blocks of time during your day to get things done. Last weekend I found myself like a hamster on a wheel. I would start working on something and get distracted and work on something else. I found myself running in circles and not really accomplishing much. I try to do all the housecleaning on Saturday if possible. I work full-time Monday through Friday. I feel like I never get a real break. I would love if you would revisit that topic or maybe link it in the next video. Have a blessed Holy week.😊🙏⛪
Absolutely! Here is the link to that other video czcams.com/video/nXhIM42bOAc/video.html
Thanks for this video! It had some great tips and advice. I second what you said, it is a huge blessing to take a day of rest. Highly recommend!
It's amazing of sure!
I love the idea of a whole day to relax and recharge!
It's really wonderful Julie!
Lovely idea. We are Jewish and from sundown on Friday until after sundown on Saturday our sabbath we do no work. Nothing electrical is used. No cleaning is done. No driving. Just quality family time. We light candles to bring in our sabbath and eat home made bread and all pre cooked food which is warmed on in warmer which is lit 🔥 before our sabbath. We read go to synagogue and often have guests or go to guests or family. We play board games whatever. And we learn and share idea. And it is an oasis in a too fast too busy week. 🥰
Love that so much! Thank you so very much for sharing! Happy to have you here at our channel!
My holidays are never nice and calm. Everything is done that day. I wish I had while growing up. holidays were always so stressful to me that I have come to loath them. Now I am researching and reasserting myself towards keeping the christian sabbath by worshiping everyday because it's only through Jesus can we find true peace and rest with God.
Love that!
Amen
Hi thanks for all your recipes this will help me make simple recipes for my parents greatly appreciated. I enjoy everything you put out on your videos thanks again Emmy and Paul
Glad you like them!
Love this! I have always prepped my meals and home for the weekend. I like to shop at the end of the week, have all my laundry finished and prepare food we can eat all weekend. My husband still works a full week so there is usually something he needs to tend to one day on the weekend. I sometimes have a hard time settling down but do try to after church on Sunday. Thank you for the inspiration and the wonderful french toast recipe!
Thanks so much Tracey!
Our pastor started out in ministry without keeping the sabbath… after a stretch of a grueling schedule, he ended up crying in the floor like a baby when he realized he had no clean socks. God spoke to him about resting and taking a sabbath each week. It truly is required for our bodies’ sakes!
Watching you at 1am before bed this was the reminder I needed to just get more rest
Thanks for watching Carolyn!
Beautiful tradition!!!
Yes i would love to see the bread recipe please!
We keep the Sabbath as Christians as well . Love the video and great tips.
Thanks Angela!
We Jews keep Shabbat on Saturday as well. It starts Friday night before sundown and ends on Saturday a bit after sundown. Wen light candles, dress nicely, set a beautiful table and have a special meal. The next morning we get up and go to service. Afterwards we come home to a meal made in advance and heated up. Then it is time for a nap or a leisurely walk, maybe visiting with close friends. Then when sundown comes, Shabbat is over and the new week starts. That's when we can cook again but we always choose something very fast and easy.
I really like your idea of making a big batch of coleslaw to eat from throughout.
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful Shabbat routine!
Thanks so much for this lovely video! You are always so encouraging. I usually grocery shop on Mondays but your method of planning and shopping before the weekend really clicked for me, as did the reminder to be intentional about the day of rest. Instead of using the weekend to get ready for the week, I love the idea of using the end of the week to get ready for the weekend!
It seems to help us!
HI Emmy and Paul, what a refreshing video! Thank you for reminding us to take a day to rest. My husband and I haven't done this yet, but feel it's a good idea. We are so busy through the week that we need to take a day or half day to rest. You both always have awesome topics to talk about! Thank you!
So kind Tammy! Thank you!
Absolutely love this! ❤ I go to church and rest on Sunday.
Thanks CK!
Thank you Emmy and Paul, I was looking forward to this video! The french toast casserole and the crock pot chicken meal both looked delicious! I was hoping you were going to show us what they looked like out of the oven and plated though.😊
Here is a video of what it looks like out of the oven. czcams.com/video/HT1sBg_n-6Q/video.html
I didn't want to film on Saturday...I gave you a link to finished dish above.
@@FrugalMoneySaver Thank you Emmy, I understand. Because I hadn't seen your video from 2 years ago, I didn't know that you served it upside down. It looked delicious, thank you so much for sharing and responding to my comment. Have a wonderful week!💐
@@FrugalMoneySaver ❤My family of origin had a busy prep day on Saturday. And would go to early church service on Sunday so we could return in time to reheat the food we'd prepped the night before and add finishing touches and set the table. Then by 1 p.m.Sunday afternoon people just started showing up.
It was the time we all kicked back and visited with our friends and family. Nobody called ahead, some showed up in time for a whole meal but some just showed up later for coffee and dessert. My mom would have me put a tablecloth over everything to keep things from drying out. By evening, after our last guest left, we cleared the table, refrigerated any leftovers and did any dirty dishes. We usually had enough food leftover so my mom didn't have to cook much until midweek. Good memories!❤
I really like hearing how you plan, as I find it helpful. It's important that you are not too tired to enjoy the holiday with your family.
Yes! Thank you for watching Vona!
This was inspiring. I am sold on the idea of carving out time for rest, weekly. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
It really is life changing in a positive way! So glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you!
I really like this video and taking a day of rest is spot on. Thank you for sharing the wonderful meal ideas on keeping it simple and love the idea that your table was beautiful and looked liked like china settings. What a wonderful touch! Thanks for all your encouraging content.
Thank you Kathy for watching and Sharing!
I enjoyed this video in every way. I am going really try the day of rest idea. After years of having to work weekends, I would really love to have a day. Especially a no TV, internet Day although I am not sure yet how we would pull that one off. I laughed when you said the first weekend you kind of stared at one another or the 4 walls..that would be us, too. But we do have a lot of hobbies and quiet things we like to do if we only would make the time. I think this wouldnt be a bad idea for children to learn early in life, too. Peace, from CT.
It really is an amazing way to spend the day!
Hubby and I take a day of rest on Sunday. We don’t do “work” but will do hobbies or something we enjoy. I do meal plan something easy for Sunday.
Oh us too! That is what we do; our hobbies!
Thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts on the Sabbatical day❤❤❤
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Mary!
It is important to have a rest day. I love to do my crafts and read. Nice way to have a day.
We agree Tanya!
I have been trying to eat more oatmeal and have gotten into an easy overnight oats for breakfast prep. No chia seeds, none of that fancy, expensive stuff! The night before, mix 1/2 cup quick oats with 3/4 cup half milk/half vanilla/any flavor yogurt in a mason jar. Add a dash of salt and tiny splash vanilla extract. Stir well and cover. In the morning I add sprinkle of cinnamon and pinch of brown sugar. Stir well. You could add fruit, fruit jelly, honey, granola, etc. Easy and fast.
Sounds great! Thank you Mary!
This is such a wonderful practice especially in this day and age. Growing up ALL the businesses were closed on Sunday so we would go to church and spend the day with extended family. Now we really do need to make the time to have a day of rest and family.not be out running around with errands or extensive work around the house . I love the idea of have a day that works best for your family whether it is connected to your religious beliefs or not
Thanks so much Jean for watching and sharing!
I enjoy all your videos, but this may have been the most helpful one I've seen yet. I appreciate your showing us your planning!
Thanks so much Natalia!
I like you the way you prep the noters - to be positive and helpful to you and to one another. Sometimes I feel I do whatever I want to EVERY day, so setting aside a day of rest doesn't mean the same thing to me, but I understand what you are saying and I appreciate it.
Thank you Mary!
I am retired. My daughter lives with me. She does the c grocery shopping for both of us early on Sunday. When she comes back I have a candle lit breakfast for both of us ready. She especially likes bacon fixed in the oven.
Oh how wonderful! Love that!
My only full day off is Saturday, so I embrace relaxing and doing as little as possible! I’m going to start preparing ahead of time though.
Oh that's wonderful Marjie!
What a wonderful way to spend the time together to recoup. Whether you are a busy person or not. I am definitely going to try this for my husband and myself. Thank you for sharing... Glenda
You will love it Glenda!