I learned a trick from my older sister who told me when you have sharp knives to wash my hand and your washing dishes by hand, put those sharp items behind the faucet on the sink and wash them last because you don’t want to put your hand in the water and cut your finger and that’s exactly what my sister had done and then she came up with that tip and I’ve done that ever since when I’m washing dishes by hand
I will start doing that. Thank you for the tip. That is such a great idea. I have certainly cut myself on a knife before by placing it in the dishwater and poking myself accidentally. I will pass this tip on.
I am my own dishwasher. About 25 years ago, my sweet mother bought me a dishwasher to make my life "easier." It was the biggest PITA (pain in the arse) experience I had. I have nowhere to install a dishwasher, so I had to roll it over to the sink, rinse all the dishes off first, dry them (because I'm super frugal and didnt want to run the machine any longer than necessary). Then I had to unload it and roll it back to its home in the corner. I ended up giving it to one of my daughters after years of it sitting in valuable real estate space in my kitchen and never being used.
Oh I hear you. If it’s not installed under the cabinet and all you have to do is load and unload…it’s not worth the trouble. We had a lot of people here and we were washing a lot of dishes. I will be glad when my new dishwasher is installed!
I ended up buying those Rubbermaid Brilliance containers. We are really loving them. Our old containers had a sour smell and stains. Thanks for the recommendation!
They’re the best and you can put them in the dishwasher! I make sure to dry thoroughly under the gaskets. And, from time to time, I might soak them in baking soda dish water. I've had no problem with odors. And I love that they are stackable.
Thanks, Denise, for another inspirational video. I used your tip to add water to my Dawn. As I am listening to your video, I'm decluttering my living room/dining room. I have a small apartment. I like to clean a little extra before the new year. Blessings to you and your family in 2025!🎉
I add the water to the Dawn because so often I'm squirting it on the dishes. My husband really likes to do dishes that way and diluting it just a little saves product. I figure it's not much different than running a sink full of water and squirting some dish detergent in.
I purchased rubber guards (stovetop counter gap cover - Amazon for $9.98) for that slot between the stove and counter and it stops crud for going down the crack. You can remove and clean. 😊
I'm with you! I wash my dishes routinely. I use the dishwasher when I have 8 or more dinner guests (weekly with family). Using the dishwasher, I find more dishes that require a rewash.
I use my dishwasher probably every other day. But...I rinse my dishes well before I put them in so when I have two days worth of dishes, it's a good little load. I've been washing by hand daily for the past month and over Christmas...oh my goodness. I can't wait for the dishwasher to be delivered.
One of my sisters would sometimes come over and chat while I cleaned. I really enjoyed that. I'll try to do more of those clean with me lives and see how well things go.
Hi, I am trying to cook most of my meals at home and have been watching your videos which I find interesting and informative. So I have been trying to eat healthy and I’m starting to buy glass Pyrex and non toxic pans. I know it’s hard to buy all these things because they are expensive. I have a little starter kit. Mostly because I am trying to detox and my daughter is picky. She has her own family but I like to bring them food sometimes. So I just got a cast iron pan and I read about how to treat them but I think it would be nice to get a tutorial from you about greasing and caring for cast iron. Thank you
You're right, those cast iron pans can be a bit of a learning curve, but so worth it! I'll try to get a tutorial up soon! Work with your daughter on the food.
You're welcome! Glad you're enjoying the company and having a good cleaning day! 😄 That works for me...cleaning or sorting while somebody chats with me. It makes the work go faster.
I always use dishwashing gloves because I can use hotter water. And that's where my aprons come in handy, because I tend to get the front of my shirt all wet.
Hi Lola, I had a girlfriend that would NOT wash dishes without gloves. She said she was not getting dishpan hands. Hahaha! I kept a pair here just for her. I rarely use them myself. I just never got into the habit.
I am here on the replay. First- for the stove, if the glaze is still there, try putting a wet fabric softener sheet in it at let it sit. All those chemicals in it that soften your clothes should soften and break up the glaze. Second- your corningware might be in my cabinet. I probably have 30 pieces if not more. I use them all the time. I pick them up at garage sales and estate sales for $1-$2 each. I even have a corningware percolator for when we lose power (which is often enough), we put it right on our wood stove. I love all your videos, I find you inspiring. Since finding your channel not too long ago, you can see improvements in my house keeping.
Wow, you must have quite the collection of Corningware! It's amazing how much you can find at garage sales.I finally got the glaze off. I went to Lowe's to buy a new dishwasher, and the clerk suggested I try Cerbrite? It's what they recommend for ceramic cooktops. I did the trick. I let it soak on there for a while and with some scraping, I got it all up. Whew! Now as for your homemaking, I am so glad my videos are helping you make a difference. Can you tell me what resonated with you most?
@homemakingwithdenise I found your channel with the $30 challenge, and I enjoyed the video, so I watched a few more and just watched as you take everything in stride. You make your home so welcoming, or at least you give the appearance of being welcoming, and that's what I want. Before, if you walked into my house, the first thing you were grated with is 3 weeks' worth of mail. Now I bring it in, sort it, toss it, burn it, it's gone. Now, I make my bed each morning properly. I didn't bother before, because my husband and I are very different in bed, he likes a sheet and light blanket, I am always cold so I sleep under 3 or 4 blankets. Now I make the bed and the blankets he doesn't want, he just folds over into my side. I'm watching your videos too see how you make it work, then finding my own way of making it work.
I do too. Mine are at least six or seven years old. I like it that they are light weight but do all the things my heavy bottom stainless steel can do. You can even whisk in them. Just no knives and forks!
Have you tried using a dishcloth with a bit of dawn dishwashing detergent on it? I use that with the hot water in the cloth, then let the cloth sit on the stubborn spot for a few minutes. It usually comes right off.
I’m trying to get back to my routines and weekly plan but I’m needing to change some things up. I wondered if you might review how to build a routine and/or weekly plan? Especially because I’ve been struggling to stay on track these past few months, I’m feeling a bit lost. Being a new year I’m wanting to reset but could sure use some help. Thanks for another great video!! Blessings to you and your family in 2025!
Sure. I’ll work on that. It is eady to get off track and a struggle to get back on. The best thing to do is step in where you are. If it’s the middle of the routine, just start there.
Do you think so? I can certainly do that. Sometimes the things I am doing is so mundane that I don't think people would be interested but I do enjoy having company while I cook and clean.
Hi mìss Denise 😊 I missed the live! I wash dishes in the same exact order as you !! I have baby bottles to wash i usually do at the beginning or the end and let those soak in hot 🧼 soapy water! I actually dont like dishwashers and preferably just wash by hand once and done! But i do get dry hands ✋️ 😕 I love your show! Hope you and your family are having happy holidays. Hugs and love ❤
We had a great time for Christmas. However, I am looking forward to a quiet New Year's Day. As for the baby bottles, I used to wash mine first while the water was hottest or I'd run a second sink full of water for the bottles. I didn't want to get any grease on or in the bottles. Right now...I feel as if I've got dish pan hands...so dry. We've been washing a lot of dishes. I can't wait until the new dish washer is delivered. Tuesday! Tuesday! Tuesday! Did I say it's coming Tuesday? Hahaha!
Preparedness on the other hand say two is one and more than that is being prepared. I follow Nontox U's Cookware Guide so I will get borosilicate glass for acidic foods, cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel. I hand wash dishes and let them air dry unless they will rust. I will dry them thoroughly if they will rust otherwise. First I need an income and a place for the three of us (Lee, our son Daniel, and me). Sharing a room with my mother and sister. Mom's things are in the room but she sleeps in the living room. My sister's and my things are in the middle and fringes of the room. Some of her things are in the dining room. Some of mine are on the front porch and in the storage building.
Granny Karma used to say two is one and one is none. I try to remember that from time to time. I hope you can sort out your living situation to your satisfaction soon. It's hard when things are not as one likes. The good thing is that you are family and can support one another.
Linda, I had several pieces. Now I just have two. I don't know what happened to them. Probably taking them here or there with food in them and didn't get them back. I'm sure you know what I mean.
We had a lovely Christmas. It was hard because my sister in law passed away unexpectedly in mid- November, but we did really enjoy the time with family, my daughter and son in law, and 4 grandchildren. ❤
It's wonderful to hear you were able to enjoy time with family. That first holiday when someone is gone is the hardest. It's just hard but talking about that loved one can prove helpful. I hope you all have a happy New Year!
Myyy dishwasher is broken also. I use Dawn dishwashing liquid myself, and I add a little bleach. I also wash my silverware, glasses, and cups 1st in hot water, then take it from there. Then rinse twice.🤲🏽😇🙏🏽
Love that you are so real. I enjoy your videos and like that you help others in the kitchen!
Thank you! I try to keep it simple and real! What resonates with you most? Is there a video I can make for you?
I learned a trick from my older sister who told me when you have sharp knives to wash my hand and your washing dishes by hand, put those sharp items behind the faucet on the sink and wash them last because you don’t want to put your hand in the water and cut your finger and that’s exactly what my sister had done and then she came up with that tip and I’ve done that ever since when I’m washing dishes by hand
I will start doing that. Thank you for the tip. That is such a great idea. I have certainly cut myself on a knife before by placing it in the dishwater and poking myself accidentally. I will pass this tip on.
I am my own dishwasher. About 25 years ago, my sweet mother bought me a dishwasher to make my life "easier." It was the biggest PITA (pain in the arse) experience I had. I have nowhere to install a dishwasher, so I had to roll it over to the sink, rinse all the dishes off first, dry them (because I'm super frugal and didnt want to run the machine any longer than necessary). Then I had to unload it and roll it back to its home in the corner. I ended up giving it to one of my daughters after years of it sitting in valuable real estate space in my kitchen and never being used.
Oh I hear you. If it’s not installed under the cabinet and all you have to do is load and unload…it’s not worth the trouble. We had a lot of people here and we were washing a lot of dishes. I will be glad when my new dishwasher is installed!
I ended up buying those Rubbermaid Brilliance containers. We are really loving them. Our old containers had a sour smell and stains. Thanks for the recommendation!
They’re the best and you can put them in the dishwasher! I make sure to dry thoroughly under the gaskets. And, from time to time, I might soak them in baking soda dish water. I've had no problem with odors. And I love that they are stackable.
@@homemakingwithdenise thanks for the tips!
Thanks, Denise, for another inspirational video. I used your tip to add water to my Dawn. As I am listening to your video, I'm decluttering my living room/dining room. I have a small apartment. I like to clean a little extra before the new year. Blessings to you and your family in 2025!🎉
I add the water to the Dawn because so often I'm squirting it on the dishes. My husband really likes to do dishes that way and diluting it just a little saves product. I figure it's not much different than running a sink full of water and squirting some dish detergent in.
I purchased rubber guards (stovetop counter gap cover - Amazon for $9.98) for that slot between the stove and counter and it stops crud for going down the crack. You can remove and clean. 😊
The rubber guards are a good idea. I did not know about these. Thank you for sharing this very helpful tip.
I have always watched my dishes by hand. I have a dishwasher but I don't use it.
I'm with you! I wash my dishes routinely. I use the dishwasher when I have 8 or more dinner guests (weekly with family). Using the dishwasher, I find more dishes that require a rewash.
I use my dishwasher probably every other day. But...I rinse my dishes well before I put them in so when I have two days worth of dishes, it's a good little load. I've been washing by hand daily for the past month and over Christmas...oh my goodness. I can't wait for the dishwasher to be delivered.
I love the idea of doing the chores while making a video. It's a lot like having a friend to chat with. ❤
One of my sisters would sometimes come over and chat while I cleaned. I really enjoyed that. I'll try to do more of those clean with me lives and see how well things go.
For content: I love all of your videos. The cleaning and cooking videos are the most inspirational for me.
Thank you so much! Glad you find the cleaning and cooking videos helpful. I will do more of those in the new year.
Hi, I am trying to cook most of my meals at home and have been watching your videos which I find interesting and informative. So I have been trying to eat healthy and I’m starting to buy glass Pyrex and non toxic pans. I know it’s hard to buy all these things because they are expensive. I have a little starter kit. Mostly because I am trying to detox and my daughter is picky. She has her own family but I like to bring them food sometimes. So I just got a cast iron pan and I read about how to treat them but I think it would be nice to get a tutorial from you about greasing and caring for cast iron. Thank you
You're right, those cast iron pans can be a bit of a learning curve, but so worth it! I'll try to get a tutorial up soon! Work with your daughter on the food.
@ thank you! I’m glad you had a nice time with your family. 🐈
Hello Denise! I’m watching you while I’m cleaning out my dresser drawers. I love the company! Thank you! ❤
You're welcome! Glad you're enjoying the company and having a good cleaning day! 😄 That works for me...cleaning or sorting while somebody chats with me. It makes the work go faster.
@@homemakingwithdenise I agree! That's what I do too.
I always use dishwashing gloves because I can use hotter water. And that's where my aprons come in handy, because I tend to get the front of my shirt all wet.
Hi Lola, I had a girlfriend that would NOT wash dishes without gloves. She said she was not getting dishpan hands. Hahaha! I kept a pair here just for her. I rarely use them myself. I just never got into the habit.
I am here on the replay.
First- for the stove, if the glaze is still there, try putting a wet fabric softener sheet in it at let it sit. All those chemicals in it that soften your clothes should soften and break up the glaze.
Second- your corningware might be in my cabinet. I probably have 30 pieces if not more. I use them all the time. I pick them up at garage sales and estate sales for $1-$2 each. I even have a corningware percolator for when we lose power (which is often enough), we put it right on our wood stove.
I love all your videos, I find you inspiring. Since finding your channel not too long ago, you can see improvements in my house keeping.
Wow, you must have quite the collection of Corningware! It's amazing how much you can find at garage sales.I finally got the glaze off. I went to Lowe's to buy a new dishwasher, and the clerk suggested I try Cerbrite? It's what they recommend for ceramic cooktops. I did the trick. I let it soak on there for a while and with some scraping, I got it all up. Whew! Now as for your homemaking, I am so glad my videos are helping you make a difference. Can you tell me what resonated with you most?
@homemakingwithdenise I found your channel with the $30 challenge, and I enjoyed the video, so I watched a few more and just watched as you take everything in stride. You make your home so welcoming, or at least you give the appearance of being welcoming, and that's what I want. Before, if you walked into my house, the first thing you were grated with is 3 weeks' worth of mail. Now I bring it in, sort it, toss it, burn it, it's gone.
Now, I make my bed each morning properly. I didn't bother before, because my husband and I are very different in bed, he likes a sheet and light blanket, I am always cold so I sleep under 3 or 4 blankets. Now I make the bed and the blankets he doesn't want, he just folds over into my side.
I'm watching your videos too see how you make it work, then finding my own way of making it work.
Love my Curtis Stone products!
I do too. Mine are at least six or seven years old. I like it that they are light weight but do all the things my heavy bottom stainless steel can do. You can even whisk in them. Just no knives and forks!
Have you tried using a dishcloth with a bit of dawn dishwashing detergent on it? I use that with the hot water in the cloth, then let the cloth sit on the stubborn spot for a few minutes. It usually comes right off.
Great tip! I soaked it with the cooktop cleaner another 20 minutes and was finally able to scrape it all up. It was no joke! But the cooktop is clean.
I’m trying to get back to my routines and weekly plan but I’m needing to change some things up. I wondered if you might review how to build a routine and/or weekly plan? Especially because I’ve been struggling to stay on track these past few months, I’m feeling a bit lost. Being a new year I’m wanting to reset but could sure use some help. Thanks for another great video!! Blessings to you and your family in 2025!
Sure. I’ll work on that. It is eady to get off track and a struggle to get back on. The best thing to do is step in where you are. If it’s the middle of the routine, just start there.
We have the same dish strainer, Miss Denise. I love these videos you should take us to clean with you more often ❤!!
Do you think so? I can certainly do that. Sometimes the things I am doing is so mundane that I don't think people would be interested but I do enjoy having company while I cook and clean.
Hi mìss Denise 😊 I missed the live! I wash dishes in the same exact order as you !! I have baby bottles to wash i usually do at the beginning or the end and let those soak in hot 🧼 soapy water! I actually dont like dishwashers and preferably just wash by hand once and done! But i do get dry hands ✋️ 😕 I love your show! Hope you and your family are having happy holidays. Hugs and love ❤
We had a great time for Christmas. However, I am looking forward to a quiet New Year's Day. As for the baby bottles, I used to wash mine first while the water was hottest or I'd run a second sink full of water for the bottles. I didn't want to get any grease on or in the bottles. Right now...I feel as if I've got dish pan hands...so dry. We've been washing a lot of dishes. I can't wait until the new dish washer is delivered. Tuesday! Tuesday! Tuesday! Did I say it's coming Tuesday? Hahaha!
Love your shirt! ❤
Thank you. What resonated with you from the video? Other than my shirt?
Preparedness on the other hand say two is one and more than that is being prepared. I follow Nontox U's Cookware Guide so I will get borosilicate glass for acidic foods, cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel. I hand wash dishes and let them air dry unless they will rust. I will dry them thoroughly if they will rust otherwise. First I need an income and a place for the three of us (Lee, our son Daniel, and me). Sharing a room with my mother and sister. Mom's things are in the room but she sleeps in the living room. My sister's and my things are in the middle and fringes of the room. Some of her things are in the dining room. Some of mine are on the front porch and in the storage building.
Granny Karma used to say two is one and one is none. I try to remember that from time to time. I hope you can sort out your living situation to your satisfaction soon. It's hard when things are not as one likes. The good thing is that you are family and can support one another.
My husband proposed to me at a Monday night NFL game! My team lost, but it was the best game ever!
Oh what fun. You will always remember Monday night football as something special.
I need that declutter video 😫 I've been putting it off all 2024 🤦🏾♀️ I'll need plenty of motivation 😊
You got it! I have a declutter video coming. You are not alone!
I have a full set of white corningwear, which I've had for 42 years.
Linda, I had several pieces. Now I just have two. I don't know what happened to them. Probably taking them here or there with food in them and didn't get them back. I'm sure you know what I mean.
We had a lovely Christmas. It was hard because my sister in law passed away unexpectedly in mid- November, but we did really enjoy the time with family, my daughter and son in law, and 4 grandchildren. ❤
It's wonderful to hear you were able to enjoy time with family. That first holiday when someone is gone is the hardest. It's just hard but talking about that loved one can prove helpful. I hope you all have a happy New Year!
@@homemakingwithdenise Happy New Year to you and your family. May God bless you and keep you well.
Myyy dishwasher is broken also. I use Dawn dishwashing liquid myself, and I add a little bleach. I also wash my silverware, glasses, and cups 1st in hot water, then take it from there. Then rinse twice.🤲🏽😇🙏🏽
The label on Dawn says to NOT mix with bleach! Ammonia and bleach are a dangerous combination.
My dishwasher has been broken and man do I miss it!!!! Its a plan for the nee year but yeah been a lot. 🫣
My new dishwasher comes on Tuesday. I can't wait. Lowe's is bringing it out about 10:30! Hurrah!
@homemakingwithdenise nothing makes you appreciate dishwashers like going without. 🤣💞☺️ Woo hoo!!!