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  • čas přidán 16. 08. 2024

Komentáře • 108

  • @krisb7465
    @krisb7465 Před měsícem +4

    One of my favorite money savers is cutting my own hair using the unicorn ponytail cut. Your hair looks to be about the same length as mine, so you could try this, too. Wet your hair, comb it all forward, gather it into a ponytail between the top of your head and your forehead (more towards the forehead if you want the layers shorter in the front), then put another hair band further down on the ponytail at the approx length you want your hair (start longer as you can always go shorter), then cut the ponytail straight across with very sharp hair scissors on the far side of the second hair band. Take out both hair bands, comb it out, part wherever you like, and you have perfect layers. Style as you like. I just scrunch mine with some Paul Mitchell hair lotion, let it air dry, and go. Let us know if you try it. The money I save goes to buy my survival food!

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem

      That's a great tip for cutting your own hair 👍 I've actually done that many times in the past. Somewhere in the archives I even have a video of me cutting my own hair. I was actually a hairdresser for over 30 years before I became a nurse

  • @user-um9vd2xm1v
    @user-um9vd2xm1v Před měsícem

    Oh my gosh, I know that was a lot of work cleaning everything and organizing everything into bins… Those mice have really caused anguish in your household! So glad you are a trooper and are able to do the work that makes you feel comfortable about your food storage. My hats off to you, Ellen!

  • @luannesmith5350
    @luannesmith5350 Před měsícem +2

    A couple other anti mouse suggestions came from a friend when we had a mouse problem in our camper.
    Stuffing scented dryer sheets in crevices under our sinks and in the back of cabinets. The other thing. They supposed to not like is lavender oil. I put it on a cotton ball and set it in a pop bottle cap and put that in my food cabinets because it’s food grade safe.

  • @maryn3099
    @maryn3099 Před měsícem +3

    Hi Ellen, your pantry looks so nice, you deserve a staycation day for sure! I like hearing stories about you grandma and your mother, they are very interesting. My Memere and my mother used to can and it brings back fond memories. Thank you for sharing. 💜

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      That pantry was a lot of work! All that bending and twisting to clean it my body is telling me to take it easy today. It makes me happy that my chat brought back fond memories for you.

  • @happycamper1372
    @happycamper1372 Před měsícem +3

    I bought more food when Covid and the lockdowns started, but I’m more lax on buying food now. Partly because prices are ridiculous and partly I’m tired of rotating and figuring out what needs to be used up. I don’t preserve food, it’s just me and my husband now living here & we don’t eat as much as we use to.

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +2

      @@happycamper1372 it does get to be a pain in the neck keeping track of everything. That's why I stopped building up my pantry and only replace what I've used up.

  • @LVT2314
    @LVT2314 Před měsícem +2

    Hi Ellen , I’m a widow at 69 one person I vacuum seal my extra food, freeze, or vacuum seal mason jars . I used to garden and canning but no more. I make chia seed jelly for refrigerator.

  • @terri4353
    @terri4353 Před měsícem +2

    It’s such a blessing that you have your mom. She’s adorable and seems as sweet as you. I love the idea of so much mood lighting in your garden and deck. ❤
    I grew up with parakeets and had several after I was on my own. They’re great pets!! Part of the family. I don’t can or garden. My family has. We come from farmers so I should have inherited some of that ability, but I was the only one that didn’t have the green thumb.

  • @bobbasar6424
    @bobbasar6424 Před měsícem +1

    Hi Ellen!
    I am not on the current podcast but I don’t think I have seen this one. 😊 I am enjoying your conversation today. I am really not a reader but I watch a lot of Utube. Aww you’re so nice Ellen. We all love you! I consider you a good friend now too, and enjoy our conversations! ❤

  • @joanneguzowski630
    @joanneguzowski630 Před měsícem +7

    Long video’s are ok. You can talk to me all day if you want. You come up with helpful ideas.

  • @kathyjones5056
    @kathyjones5056 Před měsícem +1

    I remember when you put your open shelves up. I like them as well. Still loving your fur babies 😊❤ your pantry looks good! Nice job! I hope your subscribers are looking back at your older videos. A lot of good information in those. Have a good night, Ellen! ❤️🙏

  • @lindacrosson2750
    @lindacrosson2750 Před měsícem +1

    Bandit is so darn cute, those dreamy eyes he rolls when you talk to him. Ellen, I love the color of your shirt, that shade of pink suits you well. I like your hair tied back with the clip on top. You say mice are cute and I had to chuckle…..nuh uh they terrify me. Luckily, I don’t have that problem. Eeek! 🐁🐀 Nice work on the pantry organization.

  • @ReginaCreates2
    @ReginaCreates2 Před měsícem +2

    Hi Ellen! You have such pretty coffee cups 😍 It is so hot and So humid here too! 🥵 Mice are the devil 👿 straight from hades 🥵 Your Dehydrator cookbook looks like a good one. Great idea to put the mint in your pantry. I need to try that! Mice 👿 give us ptsd for sure! Great job with your pantry 🥳 🎉 🎈 I very much enjoyed your video and your stories. Take care … Hope you are getting some good rest 😴 Like 74 👍

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      Today I'm planning a big day of doing nothing. My body is telling me I've had enough. Once I recuperate from all the bending and twisting I can start up again in the garage 👍

    • @ReginaCreates2
      @ReginaCreates2 Před měsícem +1

      @@EllensAbundantLifeonLess Enjoy your rest time … Take care Ellen 😊 🌻

  • @janicekennedy4894
    @janicekennedy4894 Před měsícem +2

    I think the pantry looks.great ellen!.that sure was alot.of work and you did it fast.😊

  • @pamelamorris7302
    @pamelamorris7302 Před měsícem +2

    Hello, Ellen! Nice organization there, in your "working" pantry! You deserve to feel the accomplishment for all that work! 😊
    Have a restful evening....one day at a time! God bless you!❤

  • @joywise2595
    @joywise2595 Před měsícem +2

    The pantry looks amazing! You deserve a rest day!!

  • @allisonspeer649
    @allisonspeer649 Před měsícem

    Took the day off and went to a Vintage Camper show at a local State Park. Of course while we were out we went out to dinner, so did spend money along with some other shopping that needed to be done. The pantry looks great. I've been trying to make the effort to eat down my pantry and freezer. Here on the farm we put out mouse/rat poison all the time and if I see one in my house I set the traps immediately.

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem

      Yes from now on I definitely have to keep ahead of this mouse problem. I've never experienced anything like it! It sounds like you had a lovely day and you enjoyed yourself 👍

  • @simplecountryliving7555
    @simplecountryliving7555 Před měsícem

    You’re pantry looks great. A lot of work but when you go in there to get something you’ll be so glad you organized it, that’s for sure. Your hard work pays off for many many months. I do the same thing with recipes. Something I like that I see I forget about it and don’t use the some of the ingredients I bought. I thought I was the only one.

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem

      @@simplecountryliving7555 😂 I wish I could remember what the recipe was that I bought it for. I guess I'll have to find another recipe that uses that ingredient! 😁👍

  • @702desertmom
    @702desertmom Před měsícem +1

    Hey Ellen! The pantry looks nice. When I do that I call it a purge! It includes the fridge too - Toss out expired food dead spices etc wipe down the shelves and reorganize then I celebrate 🎉😂
    Sometimes I feel a little guilty with the 1 and done stuff but I get over it fast!

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem

      The once and done method definitely works great 👍 I'm always a little slow getting out of the starting gate so slow and steady works best for me 😂👍

    • @702desertmom
      @702desertmom Před měsícem

      😂 I was referring to sauces or spices I only used once! 😂

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem

      @@702desertmom 😂😂😂👍

  • @laurastrout7588
    @laurastrout7588 Před měsícem

    Pantry looks great! Ever since we bought those plug in things for mice at Home Depot we haven't seen any more mice. You could buy those little sachet bags to put your mint in for your pantry drawers or just put a mint tea bag in each drawer. I have jars of pasta, beans, rice, 15 bean soup etc stored. No canning for me, prefer to buy. I got off those coffee creamers because they hurt my stomach. I switched to half n half with sweetener and cinnamon. It's very good. Have a restful day Ellen ❤

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem

      Half and half with sweetener and cinnamon sounds delicious 👍 I have to give that a try! I have a couple of plug-in devices but they don't seem to work for me. Do you know what brand you bought at home depot? I would be willing to give those a try if they worked for you.

    • @laurastrout7588
      @laurastrout7588 Před měsícem

      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess I will look on it. It's out in the garage. I'm in the tub right now. Lol I also sprinkled mint oil around the walls in the garage.

    • @laurastrout7588
      @laurastrout7588 Před měsícem

      Ok it's called Victor Pet Chaser. Model # M 750SN- A It has alittle light on top of it and there's a bunch of dead gnats on the wall above it.

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem

      @@laurastrout7588 thanks Laura! I'll pick some up 😊👍

  • @ceciliaperales8466
    @ceciliaperales8466 Před měsícem

    Love how the pantry turned out , I know it's a lot of work. I have heard that too , that mice don't like mint.

  • @carriebelcher8644
    @carriebelcher8644 Před měsícem +2

    I have a garden , do canning , pickle and make jelly and jams. I also freeze some things. It is just me now so I do small batches .

  • @beverlysyferd379
    @beverlysyferd379 Před měsícem +2

    You completed another project. Congratulations

  • @lisaannsaikal8801
    @lisaannsaikal8801 Před měsícem

    CZcams has tutorials for easy diy bucket mouse traps that are very effective. The materials are easily accessible: soda pop can, 5 gallon bucket, a plank of wood, etc. I've used it to catch chipmunks in my garden; it works really well. Just set it up near your garage.

  • @dianabythebeach
    @dianabythebeach Před měsícem

    Hey, Ellen. Happy Sunday almost Monday. I have hazelnut in my cup...been a while and am enjoying it. Couldn't find anything new at Aldi. Hoping they will bring back the cherry they had last summer.
    🤣🤣 Your son was supposed to pick up those worms a year ago. They could have wiggled over to his house by now. 😁 🪱🪱🪱🪱🏠
    Great book! That will really be a nice addition to your home library.
    I was thinking...would be fun if you did a use up your freezer summer challenge for a short term..like 2 or 4 weeks. A seasonal challenge and people can comment what they create etc. Just a thought.
    You pantry looks so wonderful. Your hard work definitly paid off. I am sure it is nice to go to the pantry to get something and everything is so orderly. Onward to the next project. Staycation well deserved❣️

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      😂🤣 yep those worms could have crawled there by now! A summer freezer cook down is a great idea! I'm so glad that pantry is done. I have a "tender trap" that I want to set up in there. Finding a dead mouse in there would totally gross me out! 🤢

  • @user-nt6sh1qb9r
    @user-nt6sh1qb9r Před měsícem

    I'm a canner. I enjoy it and it allows me to control sodium. So easy to grab a jar and heat for meals.

  • @RhodaStone
    @RhodaStone Před měsícem

    Ellen, investigate Life Extension-The Debates have inspired me😆your nursing will make it easy for You-I’m weight trading -vitamins-keto-but it depends on your Biomarkers-they say in 10!years-giant strides will be made-they are saying aging is a diasease process-that comes on over time-but reversable

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks rhoda! I'll look into that. I think my biomarkers are tired I need to wake them up! 😂👍💪

  • @user-nt6sh1qb9r
    @user-nt6sh1qb9r Před měsícem

    Your pantry looks great!!!!

  • @elainenowack3036
    @elainenowack3036 Před měsícem +1

    ❤Your pantry looks great.

  • @joanneguzowski630
    @joanneguzowski630 Před měsícem +5

    No such thing as too much coffee. On hot days you could make yourself an ice coffee.

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      @@joanneguzowski630 yes I love iced coffee. I'm going to start making some cold brew again so delicious 😋

  • @Connie-ts1dv
    @Connie-ts1dv Před měsícem

    I keep oils in extra refrigerator along with bags of flour and cornmeal.
    I do winter stock up on basics too.
    Your pantry looks good.

  • @dregeminin1
    @dregeminin1 Před měsícem

    It’s so nice your family has passed down a love of gardening. I grew up in the inner city of Chicago, lots of apartment buildings. My best friend’s mom had a small garden with flowers and vegetables. My favorite flower in her garden was lily of the valley and Veg was rhubarb. She made the best rhubarb bread. Great memories ♥️

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      Lily of the valley smells so nice! Gardening in the inner city can definitely be a challenge. Rhubarb bread sounds really interesting.

    • @barbg4902
      @barbg4902 Před měsícem

      What is the recipe for rhubarb bread

    • @dregeminin1
      @dregeminin1 Před měsícem

      @@barbg4902 its actually a rhubarb cake from a old cookbook called, Mother’s in the Kitchen. The LLL cookbook. The cookbook was from an organization called La Leche League. Circa 1970’s. I wish I could take a picture of the recipe to send to you.

    • @dregeminin1
      @dregeminin1 Před měsícem

      She always made it in a loaf pan so I called it bread

    • @barbg4902
      @barbg4902 Před měsícem

      Thankyou

  • @wendykornfein3337
    @wendykornfein3337 Před měsícem

    Your openness is your charm.

  • @LVT2314
    @LVT2314 Před měsícem

    I just seen a video of hemp hearts milk made easy .
    1 cup of hemp hearts
    4 cups filtered water
    Add any sweetener you like maple syrup or two dates some cinnamon or even raspberries if you like and blend in a high speed blender .
    I used dates it was good for my coffee. Next time I will use a good vanilla extract. Just a tip..

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      That sounds delicious as a creamer 👍 it really is easy to make your own plant-based milk. Coconut milk would be good too!

  • @normavessels3518
    @normavessels3518 Před měsícem

    Ellen, you've become one of my favorite youtube creaters. 😊☕

  • @glendadisalvo7320
    @glendadisalvo7320 Před měsícem +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @DeborahNelsen-xd6ys
    @DeborahNelsen-xd6ys Před měsícem

    I don't really preserve too much food these days. I only buy enough food that will maybe last a month two in my freezer and with the fresh vegetables I only buy what I can eat for maybe 2 weeks at a time. If something looks like it may start to go bad I will either cook a meal around that item or I will put in a freezer bag . And those will then get used in a pot of soup or stew most of the time but I have used for smoothies as well. I don't even dry my herbs and longer. Takes too much time . I will use the fresh herbs for as long as they last and maybe freeze to use for recipe. Long ago when I was raising my family I canned a variety of foods, made homemade jellies and jams, I pickled vegetables and then would can those. I also baked a lot and would freeze my baked goods as well. Hydrating does not interest me . . I canned and I froze and I baked and I loved doing all of it....and now I do not care to have so much food that I need to preserve much at all.

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      @@DeborahNelsen-xd6ys you are smart Deb much less work! 👍

    • @DeborahNelsen-xd6ys
      @DeborahNelsen-xd6ys Před měsícem

      @@EllensAbundantLifeonLess yep , less work, more time for enjoying other things. 😊

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      @@DeborahNelsen-xd6ys a very smart strategy Deb. That's what I'm hopefully working towards too 😁👍

    • @DeborahNelsen-xd6ys
      @DeborahNelsen-xd6ys Před měsícem

      @@EllensAbundantLifeonLessyou will get there too! You are on a good roll!!

  • @joanneguzowski630
    @joanneguzowski630 Před měsícem +3

    I think your mother should give all of us lessons.

  • @jackpot5483
    @jackpot5483 Před měsícem

    My husband sPrays peppermint to keep mice away. We live in the country, and it seems to help

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem

      I've heard they don't like peppermint. The drawers that I had some dried mint in they didn't seem to bother going in there.

  • @user-sr9ng3cl5g
    @user-sr9ng3cl5g Před měsícem +1

    Good Evening Ellen. Hope you are well

  • @lilybee_
    @lilybee_ Před měsícem

    I believe there is gardner DNA. My Mom's side of the family had avid gardeners. Her brother even owned a florest shop and my grandma had a big glass greenhouse. She sold flowers and eggs. My sister li ed to garden and so do one if my sons and my daughter. The gene totally skipped me 🤷‍♀️. I love to cook and I do preserve food. I just cant grow a plant to save my life.

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem

      Gardening can be a lot of work and it definitely takes some practice. You do have a lot of gardeners in your family 😊

  • @kellykimball2099
    @kellykimball2099 Před měsícem

    I love to GARDEN ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kellykimball2099
    @kellykimball2099 Před měsícem

    I make my own creamer, for my iced coffees ❤

  • @Hobby-tripInfo
    @Hobby-tripInfo Před měsícem

    Hello, Ellen :) You have a very nice voice

  • @terri4353
    @terri4353 Před měsícem +1

    My daughter just gave me a hydroponic growing system for my birthday. I’m going to try herbs first and see how that goes. I hate those gnats that seem to come with indoor plants so if anyone knows how to keep those at bay I’d love some hints. : )

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      @@terri4353 you can try Neem oil if you get them. Using sterilized soil helps too. There are a lot of CZcams video tutorials that address fungus gnats.

    • @terri4353
      @terri4353 Před měsícem

      @@EllensAbundantLifeonLessthanks!

  • @user-li4jd5ll1g
    @user-li4jd5ll1g Před měsícem +1

    Hello ellen 😊

  • @susanrollings9906
    @susanrollings9906 Před měsícem +1

    I love black coffee, as I've said before never seen all the creamers in s. Australia

  • @sunnyday4589
    @sunnyday4589 Před měsícem

    I get so disgusted with myself when I buy an ingredient then I can’t remember what I wanted it for. As a matter of fact my entire pantry is filled with ingredients. Now that my significant other has passed I no longer have a real reason to try new recipes. Now it’s time to fix meals that I like, even if it ends up being a sandwich. I’ve been meaning to ask, did you ever get satisfying results to your stomach issue? Sending hugs 💕

    • @EllensAbundantLifeonLess
      @EllensAbundantLifeonLess  Před měsícem +1

      @@sunnyday4589 right now my stomach issues have calmed down. It's something that flares up and then I have to take medication for it.