Hi all! Please know that many of our comments in this video were based off of only being here 2 weeks. We’ve definitely changed our tune on some points after getting to know the area a bit better. We appreciate all of the comments and thank you for the helpful tips/suggestions. We are more than grateful for this new life and hope you’ll tune in to other videos to see how much we’re enjoying this transition. ❤🏴
I haven’t noticed yet, but I’ll do this next time I put out the washing! What I did notice today was the smell of rain ❤ I haven’t smelled that smell since living in Georgia. Thanks for watching! -Annie
Oh yes, it can smell so much better. The UV rays can kill mould and fungi. It depends on where you are though: There's probably no benefit in a polluted city, but I would imagine most of Scotland would be fine (except for the rain).
Line dried keep fresher for longer, much nicer. But in winter, my de-humidifier is a godsend, still cheaper than a tumble drier and the added benefits for the house are a big plus.
I lived in California and I'm married to Californian wife back here in the UK. Food quality is much better and also fresher and tastier in the UK. Many preservatives and colourings in US food are banned in the UK and the EU and also many other parts of the world. For example, take what you might think as like for like: McDonalds fries. In the US they contain no less than 19 ingredients, many of which are banned as unsafe in the UK and EU. In a UK McDonalds the French fries contain just 3 ingredients: potato, vegetable oil, and salt. There are no colourings to make them look like they glow bright yellow or chemical preservatives that are added to lengthen the life of ingredients, such as the potato, that are not fresh at preparation. There is no Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, that they add to the potato in US McDonalds fries. There is no Dimethylpolysiloxane, a silicon compound used as a lubrcant, or another silicon polymer called Dimethylpolysiloxane. It's just plain good quality ingredients of unadulterated potato, vegetable oil from rape seed and a little salt in my fries in my UK fries.
That is lovely to hear from someone across the pond. Please start your own channel and tell Americans that our food isn’t awful. I’ve had some horrible comments from Americans telling me our food here is bland, tasteless and inedible, and most of them haven’t even been here 😂.
Far more appetising here and far fewer cancer causing chemicals added here and the EU too. As you said many other Countries around the world have also banned such additives that are common practice in the USA which means their food is less healthy or safe either which isn't a good thing. As you pointed out in your piece too, just because an item is marked up at a certain price on the shelf in the USA, there is also tax to pay on top, whereas in the UK, the price you see on the shelf is the actual price you pay. Common sense really isn't it! 😉🤣😂❤️👍🏻👌🏻
It's possible that clothes repeatedly sun-dried will tend to fade more esp. if they have deep colours/dyes etc. But we probably don't get enough sun here for it to matter
Salad cream is NOT a salad " dressing" ! We use it like ketchup on stuff ! American bread would be classed as CAKE in the UK because of the amount of sugar in it !
Agreed, mainstream American bread is truly disgusting - it's all the added corn syrup. But you can get good artisan breads and packaged German-style rye breads
Why put artificially-flavoured globs of synthetically-emulsified ...paste... on stuff that is already delicious without it? Make your own vinaigrette, or a seasoned savoury yoghurt, or something like that, if you really want to add to the flavour of ripe tomatoes, crispy cuke, sweet crunchy onions or slightly-bitter greens ...
You may have more choices of food in the USA but virtually all of it is pumped full of chemicals, many of which are banned outside the States. Bread is a classic example of this. You cannot beat a good local bakery produced granary loaf.
I have never understood why anybody would buy salad dressings; a vinaigrette takes only minutes to make and a few more if you add freshly chopped herbs. Now ingredients like tahini and maple syrup and different types of vinegar are widely available to make different dressings.
I live in the states and rarely eat processed food. If you buy your produce , protein and dairy choose organic . I garden without power tools and remove the grass from my postage stamp back yard where I grow herbs and few veggies along with many flowering plant and shrubs. BTW , Germany has banned power tools on Sundays . Love your videos.😊
We are Scottish but have visited the US on holidays several times. The best way I can describe the cultural difference with pace is that Americans are in such a rush to do things/go places (due to longer working hours and less time off) that they forget to actually experience life. Meanwhile, I work 36 hours a week, and have 42 days annual leave per year. I have time to take my time.
@laurens8623 sorry for the late reply, ironically I was on holiday 😂 . Yes it works out as 8 weeks and 2 days leave per year, and 36 hours is a full time contract in my field of work. When my children were younger I used my leave during the school holidays, now I just spread it out during the year and take care of life admin during time off.
@@laurens8623most blue collar workers have a 40-hour week and a minimum of 4 weeks holiday. Office workers are better off with 35 hours per week and at least 5 weeks holidays per year. Conditions in an industry are affected by the degree of trade union membership. There are laws to guarantee maximum working hours (typically 48hrs per week over a 4-week period) . But of course there are small firms who exploit staff with long hours and poor contracts. Self-emplyed have no protections.
I come from South Africa, and I have now lived in England for the last 22 years. In SA, we also dried our clothes on a washing line and no one had tumble dryers. Free solar energy drying your clothes. So that wasnt a big difference. But to me, the supermarkets have far more choice over here than in SA, but yes, far smaller quantities. In SA we used to do monthly shops, over here we had to change to do weekly shops. The milk is far nicer over here as well as all the puddings and bakery items , yummy.
I'm from Oregon but moved to Scotland 12 years ago and can relate to so many of these! 🤣I live in the Highlands (in the Cairngorms) and have really loved the slower pace of life and simplicity. Everyone here is so friendly and so keen to be outside in nature as much as possible, which is amazing :) Hope you guys settle in quickly! xx
Thank you so much for the warm welcome! We hope to make it up your way at some point this year. Lovely area! Yes, the slower pace of life and outdoors (even in the rain) is something we had to experience!
@@taragibson7638 Hello from Lake Oswego! We currently live in Oregon but are planning to move to the Black Isle area in the next 6 months. Nice to hear that you are enjoying your move over there.
@@janismarksnyder6842 Hiya! Hope the move goes smoothly for you guys - Scotland is amazing, hope you guys enjoy living here :) If you are ever in the Cairngorms, give us a shout, would be lovely to see people from home! :)
I found that American supermarkets had many brands to choose from, but the actual choice of goods was more limited, so many choices of a small number of cheeses, rather than a few brands but lots of different types of cheeses.
A tip with salad dressings, they are not always in the same part of the store you expect, or for that matter with the mayonnaise etc. If you check an average online supermarket like Tesco (which is also in branch) you will see such as: Caesar, thousand island, honey mustard, miso soy ginger, french, coconut chili lime, garlic & herb etc. Assuming you have access to a regular size supermarket, you should be ok.
Thank you! Yes, we’ve been noticing that Aldi, Lidl, and our co-op are limited, but Tesco did have a larger variety! We did taste tests after buying a few for the family and have finally found ones that’ll work for the long term :)
@@SimpleScottishLiving Asda has around 25 salad dressings, with asda doing their own Ranch Dressing. Generally, the bigger the store, the more options.
Tesco also have a range of salad dressing on top shelves above salads ( rock lettuce crunchy salad mix etc) I hope you all settle well and enjoy your new life.....
I really think the gist of talking to British strangers in general is that no one wants to start the conversation, but if one happens to start most people will be very informal and enjoy the chat. I'm British and used to work in a fast food place on a motorway services, whilst waiting for their order to be ready I'd say something along the lines of "It's a nice day today isn't it?", and man... They'd start on where they're going, how their day's been, how the weather's been, etc. etc. etc. - It'd go on and on, but they were just excited to have someone to talk to about whatever's on their mind, it always felt so genuine. (I should be clear, this is in Cumbria, bordering Scotland! A lot of the people we saw were Scottish)
In Glasgow everyone 'wants to start a conversation!' You can't stop people in Glasgow talking to you. 😂😂😂😂 You'll seldom sit in a silent train or bus - everybody's talking!
@@SimpleScottishLiving Have you not heard that the best thing in Edinburgh is the train to Glasgow? They are quite different cities and people. Quite a bit of rivalry too.
Many washing machines in the UK are also driers. They finish washing then go into a dry cycle but it isn't a hot air dryer, it uses hoy steam. Clothes feel damp when they come out but feel perfectly dry in a few minutes.
As someone who moved from the Eastern US over 30 years ago, I think your list is hilarious. I forgot that some of these things (we didn't have mobile phones in 1993) were strange to me when I moved. I am a dual citizen now, and completely assimilated. but I have to correct you on a couple of things: 1) people don't hang their laundry out in all weathers. Most will have an indoor drying rack of some sort and dry their laundry inside in the winter or bad weather. You also dry your laundry next to your radiators. However, you must open windows a crack so you don't get condensation and then mold. 2) if you go to a large supermarket you can get dozens of salad dressing choices including Paul Newman, Kraft and Original Caesars. Salad cream is an acquired taste. 8) I wonder where you live. Here in London we can get things overnight. 9) this is true everywhere in the UK! 10) you show a country road - not even a dual carriageway! And motorways (highways) have excellent signage. Wait til you drive on the continent and especially Italy - you haven't experienced winding roads yet. No VAT on food 13) I am quite surprised that the US doesn't have this, but now that you mention it, it's true. In our last visit in April, there weren't any! 14 I work in a secondary school and we have a number of orientation opportunities for our new year 7s, including a day all to themselves at the beginning of the year. 18) there is currently a movement in the UK about Ultra Processed Foods (UPF), which is a big part of the SAD (Standard American Diet). The reason we have fewer (at the moment) is because up til Brexit we were part of the EU (European Union) and subject to some of their rules and regulations. 21) Garden shears - non petrol equipment is good. However, for really large landscapes they do use electric/battery or petrol equipment. And sometimes you need to avoid power tools because they could damage something that might be delicate. You can bring some power tools back with you after visits to the US. We have brought back Dewalts and managed charging with adapters.
Thanks for taking the time to share! We’re hearing similar things from other viewers, so I’m sure our views will evolve with time. They already have! Let us know if you have any suggestions for places to visit/things to see. Thank you for watching ❤️
Washing dried on the line smells so fresh and clean, especially bedding. Using a tumble dryer is expensive and I only use it for towels and bedding in wet weather
Just found your videos and they brought a smile to my face. My husband and I moved from the Bay Area to Edinburgh last May. So great to see you settling into Scotland!
@@SimpleScottishLiving We are settling in well and can't believe it's been a year already! We are from the US but lived here for 3 years before moving to California for several years. We are just very grateful we were able to move back and are hoping to stay here long-term. So many people can't believe we would ever leave sunny California though.
@@meaganpeterson2798 That’s the same with us. So many people are bewildered by our decision, but Scotland has so much to offer even with the at times “iffy” weather 🙂
Oh I am with you 100% on this one @Mark and @matchmade.. I find the noise pollution from mowers, hedge-trimmers and strimmers during the summer months really irritating. Then come the bloody leaf-blowers (the loudest) in autumn. Zach and Annie - - - I do not know any power tools that are available for weeding. The brush on a long wooden handle that you saw is made of wire. It is used for weeding between paving; that's why its head is tiny. It is the most effective tool for that job.
@@skooshy621Our nation is becoming so intolerant …I don’t use a lot of power tools for the garden..but I draw the line at cutting the lawn with bloody scissors so it doesn’t annoy people like you…🤨
Delivery depends where you live, if youre close to a big amazon you usually can get next day snd same say delivery. As for other companies smaller one 3-5 working days big ones can deliver the next day if they are close to you
The tax thing was something that surprised and irritated me in the USA - the prices on display are before tax so you don’t know the cost until you get to the til.
Just found your channel and really enjoying watching you both. I’m in the UK but my sister moved to the US 30 years ago so I’m finding this very interesting. Sending best wishes for settling into this new phase of life ❤️ x
Thank you for the comment and for watching! You must have a lot to talk about. I’m sure she experienced quite the shock moving that direction. Wishing you well ❤️
I don't understand delivery time issue. Standard delivery with Royal Mail is 24hr or 48hr, who provide the service to most companies. Even Amazon have contracts to deliver for Parcel Force, etc. Maybe is just Scotland.
@@enyaq_gorm I'd be livid! Especially when you can track it. I had a parcel sit in my local depot for a full day, and I was annoyed - said it was going to be delivered previous day.
As a landscape gardener, not everything that can be done with a power tool is more efficient or will produce a better result. Hand shears for edging are very accurate!
Good to know! Didn’t think it was the wrong way by any means. We were just taken aback as everything is about being faster where we were previously. We appreciate the change of pace ❤️
I puzzled over this remark in the video too. I used to work on bowling greens and ornamental lawns, and we always used lawn edging shears for an accurate sharp finish. I have an electric lawn edger at home and I don't do too bad a job with it, but I'd never consider using it on a bowling green. One lapse in concentration and you make a mess!
We look forward to experiencing new things and welcome it. Never said what they did was wrong - just pointed out it was different. A huge point of the move was to slow down for the kids and give them a better life than we could provide in the US. Just a fun video with no ill intent.
@@SimpleScottishLiving Don't take anything we say literally either! Usually the more abrasive we appear, the less hostile we actually are. We WILL get fired-up about something but it is the _something_ not the people we are having a "ding-dong" with!
Great vlog guys, I wish you and your family all the best living here in God's country. Now get that Union Jack swapped for our national flag, the St. Andrews Cross (Saltire). 🏴 This is the oldest flag in Europe, it originated in a battle fought in East Lothian way back in the dark ages. And then there is Scotland's unofficial flag, the Lion Rampant. 🏴🇬🇧🇺🇲
Just a tip for the washing line issue in the winter, I’ve never used a tumble dryer ever in my life except when l was living in a tower block where they have a free washing machine and tumble dryer complex downstairs, but never in my own house they cost way too much to run. So in the winter time I hang all of my clothes on a clothes horse and also make good use of the radiators you can even get some of those mini radiator clothes horse type thing that you clip onto the radiator, but they dry just fine on a simple clothes horse, just make sure you put your clothes on a high spin to get all the water out first.
My mother called a clothes horse "winter dykes", presumably a throwback to the days when country people spread washing on dry-stone dykes to dry in summer. In winter they were dried indoors. I come from Ayrshire in southwest Scotland. Does anyone else know that expression?
You seem a lovely couple, I'm from Northern Ireland but now live in Wales and did live in Scotland for 5 years, where my son was born, the Scots are beautiful cheeky people. A big welcome to the UK.
what supermarkets do you go to where you think there isn't the choice ....i sometimes get my Amazon same day and always the next day.... do you live in the back of beyond?
🤣 This one was only filmed a couple of weeks after moving. Since then, we’ve ventured out more and have found a greater variety. Amazon is always quick. It’s more other stores that we’ve been unlucky with.
I grew up before metric and always think in feet, yards and inches. It is possible to order things in either metric or imperial measures in the UK. Go into any carpet shop and you will see it shows the price per square meter and the price per square yard.
You can get conversions of measurement on your phone. Most British people are happy to use Imperial or Metric measurements side by side without any problem.
I'm sure you have! Being able to sit down with anyone and strike up a conversation is a fantastic skill. We have a few with that skillset in our family and they always meet the most interesting people! Thanks for sharing!
I cut my garden hedges with shears. I prune my roses like that too most people do in the uk. Also it’s good exercise and gets you out in the fresh air.
Amazon is definitely the quickest out of all our deliveries, but I think we must have just gotten unlucky. Others in our area don’t seem to have any issue we’re finding out!
Lots of moaning about stuff so why are you over here ? Deliveries in the states are very poor and usually damaged. I get stuff next day and don’t use Amazon. I own a dryer it’s not we are backwards we just like outdoors.
@@mick6721 We have read through every comment and have taken to heart many of the thoughtful replies. We’d prefer to interact with and grow a community that is positive and offers a little bit of grace ❤️ People using the term “moaners” might not be the best fit for this channel. Most everyone has been lovely even when in disagreement, however. Truly looking forward to sharing all of the positives we find throughout the UK.
@@kenvoysey8222 they are not moaning! They are just talking about the difference between the two countries!! Jeezo, give them a break!! I don’t understand why people can’t just let others express an opinion without being mean and hostile! I think it’s great that they have moved over here for a better life for their wee family!! Let them be!
@@EaterOfBaconSandwiches Definitely - we should have left out the word Amazon! It’s been mostly home goods type stores for our new house, so all of those things have taken a bit of time. Thanks for watching! We appreciate the comment as well :)
… I get next day deliveries with Amazon Prime in East of England almost every time I order something (unless I decide to buy something without Amazon Prime delivery). I live in a town. Might be different in your area though …
Quick and approximate conversions: - 25mm = 1 inch, a meter is 10% more than a yard/3 feet/36 inches, - a kilo is 10% more than two pounds, - Fahrenheit temperature = Celsius x2 +30
Simple French dressing. 3 to 1 extra virgin olive oil to vinegar ( white or red wine vinegar, balsamic or cider vinegar all have different results) 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard or salt binds the emulsion. It’s all we ever use.
Agreed, most Brits will make their own salad dressing. I don’t think most people have used so called Salad cream on salad since the 1970s, and many people never used it then. I’ve only had it once (never again!) I always make my own, put it in a jar and it will keep in the fridge for a week or so. I sometimes use just lemon juice and olive oil, but if I want a dressing I’ll crush 1 small clove of garlic, 1 tsp smooth Dijon mustard, 1 tsp clear honey, lemon juice or cider vinegar and olive oil. If I want something a bit spicier, I’ll add in some powdered ginger and some rice wine vinegar. Alternatively, a spoon of good mayo, with some added lemon juice makes a nice creamier dressing, if you want something richer and easy
@@SimpleScottishLiving with regards the salad cream, boil some skinless new potatoes and let them go cold (if want cut them in half if big etc), then pour over salad cream and eat .. yummy!
Maybe your experience in California of delivery times doesn't apply universally in other states. Another American UA-camr commented in one of her videos that Amazon in the UK is way quicker than where she previously lived in the US. I don't think she mentioned any other company for comparison. My wife recently ordered clothing and it unexpectedly turned up the next day (not Amazon).
Standard/free delivery is usually 2-3 days in the Uk but you’d struggle to find many companies that don’t have the option of next day/next day before noon for an additional fee.
@@pacmanc8103 I’m thinking we just had an unlucky first few experiences because most people are in agreement with you. I’m sure many of our first impressions will evolve with time!
Welcome to the UK! You find find big differences in the English, Scots, Welsh and Irish and often it seems like we do not like each other. BUT , historically, if you "attack "our neighbours we'll defend them without question. Usually the English are disliked by our neighbours but we'll have their back anyway.
Unless the English football team are in the World Cup or European Cup finals, in which case the Scots always support the other side. The English don't do the same back - the Scots never get as far as the finals . . .
Loving your videos guys. Welcome to Scotland. My wife & I had the reverse problems, we moved from Edinburgh to Vermont. We are back after 7 years in the US, now living in northern Scotland. All the best for your family. ❤
Hi Guys , I love pegging out my washing nothing better than seeing your laundry blowing in the fresh air plus cuts down cost of using a dryer , I'd much rather have quality over quantity when it comes to food choices , gardening is a past time E not a chore for most in the uk . Hope your settling in and happy 😊
Washing:A long line propped up high is great. As back up get yourselves a whirly-gig washing line & stick a cover on it for showers. Hang the longest items towards the middle.
There's many things you could try to try and help your kids deal with travel sickness, if you want to avoid medication designed to help, there are simple things like making sure there's plenty of fresh air in the car, not eating much before travel, and some more obscure things such as giving them ginger flavoured sweets/candy to suck on while travelling :)
What happened too to the trailing thing people used to add to the back of the car (near the back bumper) to address it, did it work or was it just a placebo? When I was a child a lot of cars had them. We didn't get one because we didn't have travel sickness.
I don’t think they were for travel sickness, they were grounding strips to stop you getting an electric shock from the car due to static build up being insulated by the car tyres.
The best way yo combat travel sickness is being able to see the road ahead. Seeing the bends coming up help the body to adjust to the movement. Reading, watching tablets or just generally not looking out of the front windscreen will make you feel awful. Hope this helps 😊
You can get travel bands for car sickness. Basically a rubber band/bracelet with a button that rests on an acupressure point in the wrist. Ask in your local Boots or pharmacy.
I randomly saw your 3rd video first as I was looking for videos of people who moved from USA to Scotland. I loved it, called my husband in and we then watch all 4 in order. I’d love to reach out as we’re pondering a similar move. We’re much older, no kids but I have dual Irish/American citizenship so I’m looking into our options. Oh, we used to live in the town of Sonoma! 😂 Thanks for sharing your story and we look forward to hearing how you continue to settle in.
You two are absolutely hilarious. Your observations on differences in the 2 countries are spot on. Having to do grocery shopping every other day is a slog but they do have MUCH better quality of goods, so it’s a trade off. Your story about the guy doing artwork was so funny. I can see you two have a wonderful relationship. It’s fun to watch you.
Hey guys. New viewer here from the UK. The insular bit depends where you are in the UK. Many places especially in the north of the UK (having grown up in York) people will make small talk in the grocery stores, pubs and on public transport. Living in London they'd think you odd to start chatting to people sat next to you on public transport! BTW the guys at food wars compared maccies fries ingredients UK V US. I believe the UK had 3 ingredients including the potatoes compared to the 13 in the US fries!
Good to know! We’ll just have to “read the room” across different areas, but that’s interesting insight. Thanks for following along - let us know if there’s anything you’re interested in seeing.
@@SimpleScottishLiving it was 2016 last time I went and I was shocked how bad our capital has become. Its similar to a big US city now. Homeless, drugs and crime everywhere. All due to the mayor
@@SimpleScottishLivingIf in doubt, comments on the weather. In a country where you can get all four seasons in one day, the British are always happy to talk about it.
I'm an older American. A lot of things you mention were the way things used to be when I was young. The UK phone ring tone was the one I grew up hearing. We used clothes lines for drying. Almost all places were closed on Holidays and Sundays. I lived in the midwest, we do gardening by hand. I still do.
The reason they have lots of salad dressings in the US is because the salad itself is bland because of all the genetic modification to make the shelf life longer.
Not really. GM doesn't usually radically alter the taste of things and the reason there is so much moire choice in the US generally is because they have 5 times as many people living there, which leads to greater choice because said choice is sustainable. It wouldn't be sustainable in the UK with its smaller population.
Buy Hellmans mayonnaise, it comes in regular and light so less fat. This is I think the best shop bought mayo. Salad cream, yuk not for salads use it for other stuff. Also look in Marks and Spencer they do good dressings also look in the fridge section as they have good dressings that are fresh so need to be cool.
I love your laugh so much. It's heart warming. I would be in a struggle to stand silently without speaking to anyone. I talk to everyone and anyone. I can;t wait for more.
8, Delivery times can vary with how much postage you pay. 10, Detours around floods in Scotland can be long detours as it's not as populated, etc... as England and not as many roads. 12, we have varying taxes on store products, but we, like most of the world, add the taxes to the shelf price. 13, You can use scanners of get the app on your mobile and use your mobile to scan the barcodes, then scan the till QR code at the end and pay. 21, We tend not to use power tools. Sure it makes things faster, but it's cost, cost of running, maintenance, etc... also, people tend to do stuff like that because they like and enjoy doing it, not because it's a chore that needs doing.
hi, my tip, how about taking a small roll out tape sure with you then pull it out to see the different in metres and inches until you get use to the difference
We’ve been doing this, and it’s so incredibly helpful! Starting to get the hang of it now as I’d really like to not think in conversions the rest of my life 😅
@@SimpleScottishLivingquite possibly, I’ve had same day delivery from Amazon, next day is definitely the norm in most of England at least - more common than in the US because you’re likely to be closer to a distribution centre
That does seem to make sense! I think Amazon is better than companies using other methods as well (at least from what we’ve seen these past few weeks).
Yes, I don't think I communicated what I was trying to say too well on this one. The main point I was trying to highlight was that smaller companies in the US will often compete quite close to Amazon shipping speeds, whereas our experience with some retailers in the UK were that deliveries could still take a few days up to a week. It may also be because we used to live very close to an Amazon distribution centre meaning same day delivery was an option as was next day delivery on orders placed up to 10 or 11 pm! You are completely correct though!
one more thing, as for the couple doing their garden manually that is in part a perspective difference. In America, and I imagine in California especially, the focus is on getting the garden looking as good as possible with minimal effort. Thus, the time and effort put into it manually when more efficient tools exist seems silly. But this is two-fold. Firstly, constantly buying more tools for efficiency can lead to overconsumption. Why constantly buy the newest thing? Secondly, gardening is a slow activity which is rewarding in and of itself. You'll find in the UK, and in Europe altogether, there is a slowness, not just as a reaction to stress and wanting to slow down from life, but because there is a beauty in simplicity, making things and caretaking. Tending to your garden gently is a manifestation of this. And it is not as simple as being 'type b.' It is a different life philosophy and appreciating things for what they are.
Thank you for taking the time to share this perspective. We appreciate it! We’re definitely starting our journey of shifting our mindsets and have a lot to learn!
Lovely to come across your new channel. Hope you enjoy your new life in Scotland, how exciting. Interesting hearing about your first surprises. I now want to know what the US ringtone is like.
I heard some states actually make it illegal to line dry your clothes, and in other areas it's banned by that hosing community thing, can't remember the name, but they demand your grass is no longer than a specific length etc
It's true! I lived in Austin TX and despite it being 100 degrees month after month, there was an ordinance that banned drying clothes outside: you were expected to use a tumble drier. The locals associated line drying with "mess" and the hoi polloi.
I think you’re referring to HOA (Home Owners Association) I’ve often wondered when reading comments about banning the drying of washing outdoors (due to being unsightly) is because many US gardens/yards tend to be generally more open plan than our enclosed UK gardens. Who is going to see it otherwise? 🤔
No. 13: Zach has it right. A trolley is pushed, a cart is pulled (hence the expression "Don't put the cart before the horse") so it's a shopping trolley.
I grew up on a farm with brothers and a couple of girls who lived half a mile away. I started school aged 5 yr 3m and there was no nursey schooling in those days. The town children all seemed to know each other from playing in the streets etc. I don't think I spoke to any of my class mates for months , being chronically shy.
TIP: I line-dry my clothes using hangers - for both tops/bottoms. It cuts down on pinning/unpinning time & if I need to take clothes in quickly, I just grab the hangers and hang clothes indoors if they're still damp. If clothes need to go back on the line, you don't have to pin them all over again. Also does away w/pin marks on clothes (IF pinning t-shirts, no need to fold over, you can pin the bottom end to minimize pin marks).
@@SimpleScottishLiving Happy to share :) I haven't seen anyone else use hangers; I was short on room one day, so I grabbed a few & haven't looked back. IF there's any slack in the line, pins keep the hangers from falling into one another when clothing's heavy/plenty.
@cinziam457 this doesn't work so well when it's windy, though! We sometimes do it (usually when the weather is changeable so we might need to get it indoors quickly) but have had too many incidents of finding clothes in the flower beds when we do. We've tried clipping the hangers to the line with clothes pegs but even that isn't always reliable (and makes it take longer to get the washing off the line, which defeats the purpose of doing this in changeable weather!).
As a kid it was always strange to hear phones ( I mean landlines) ringing on American imported TV series when they would give single rings at slightly longer intervals whereas ours always gave a double ring with a gap until the next one.
Thank you!! Everyone else I’ve mentioned this to thinks I’m crazy ha. Glad I have some support 😆 Not bad either way, but it’s just a noticeable difference.
The bells are tuned A & B in the US, C and D in the UK The ring frequency in the US is 10 Hz 16 in the UK the pause between rings allows the other half of the exchange to ring in the gaps, keeps the total ring currant down to a reasonable level. I used to do sound fx and woe betide you if you got it wrong!!
Other countries have different tone/sounds on the telephone network. They originated before it was possible to direct dial and didn't need any standard.
Hi. I freeze milk, bread & bread products ; it means I don't shop for these more than once a week. I also have frozen mixed berries, mango etc for smoothies & for stirring into yoghurt. You can even freeze yoghurt for up to 8 wks in an airtight container. I suppose it's about adapting & remembering to get them out the night before you need them ! ☺
Food in the US lasts longer because it is irradiated ☢️ and chicken is chlorinated, in the UK we said no thanks to strawberry's with gamma rays that kill of the vitamins
Just found your channel, lovely to see you settling in to your new life. Regarding car sickness try acupressure bands that you can buy. They’re easy to wear on your wrists and really help.😊
@@SimpleScottishLiving so glad you are loving it so far and hope it continues to being totally biased I love Scotland. Can’t wait to see your exploring. So much to see and do. Enjoy it all. Even the winters 👍
Definitely get an indoor drying rack! There are so many different types. I have friends in Scotland who like the heated ones as they work more quickly in the damp winters. I grew up in the States and I love shopping on here more - when I visit my family, I get overwhelmed in US grocery stores.
Enjoying your channel. My Mom is from Manchester England so I grew up with hanging the clothes out and still do it today. No one else in my neighborhood (i am in NJ, USA) does it but I love it!!!
Haha not dissing - still need to try it!! Didn’t realize that it was used on sandwiches and not just salad! Zach was somewhat of a picky eater growing up and never had it!
@@SimpleScottishLiving I'm a picky eater, myself, always like a traditional ham or ham & cheese, or cheese & tomato sandwich, but occasionally just like putting salad cream on its own, between 2 slices of bread...
It's interesting that "British" salad cream - the yellow gloop - is classically by Heinz, an American company. Ditto classic turquoise Beans Means Heinz baked beans: when did that happen? Perhaps a hangover of the Second World War. Other brands of beans and salad cream are available . . . Try boiled eggs mashed with salad cream (and a bit of salt and pepper) as a sandwich filler: yum! I would love to hear your and your kids' response to British v. American chocolate bars (Cadbury's versus Hershey's is no contest) and bread, cheese, milk, beer and other staples.
Salad Cream isn't a salad dressing. It is a cheap mayonnaise substitute. I only knew Salad Cream as a child. I loved a 'piece and salad cream' (salad cream on bread). I did not encounter mayonnaise till I was in my early 20s!
New subscriber so a bit late to offer a few comments. I love your content and I'm binge-watching to catch up. Regarding travel sickness, make sure that the children look out of the window into the distance as it smooths out the journey on the eyes, jerky eye movements are bad for triggering nausea, don't let them look at toys etc in their laps. And don't be tempted travel too fast around the bends! Regarding metric measurements, I see that suggestions have been made a carry a little retractable tape measure but if you can get your head around 3 measurements they will act as a quick ready conversion. Firstly forget about individual inches and remember that 20cm is 8", 30cm is 1 foot and 100cms is close to a yard (not an accurate yard but handy if you just need to grasp the size of something quickly). These 3 measurements are easy to learn and scale up or down as needed. If it's weights, just remember that 500 grams is quite close to 1 pound and also that pints in the UK are 20 fl oz unlike the USA where it's 16 fl oz
The fragrance of outdoors-dried washing is lovely but things end up pretty wrinkled. Do you have a trick to fix that? Like ironing? Lol Here (US) I tumble wash on low heat about 4 minutes and then hang it out. Haven't ironed in years. (Such a tedious chore.)
Yes, you are right, the outrdoor smell is amazing, but other than a quick blast in teh dryer, like you mentioned, ironing is the only other option to get rid of the wrinkles. Thanks for your comment!
Much prefer line-dried clothes. Yes, it's sometimes more of a hassle, but ohhhh the smell. Also, line-drying doesn't wreck your clothes like a tumble drier can. Metric conversions: Don't. When I was a kid I was taught imperial measurements until I was 11. Then metrication happened. Best piece of advice was given to me by my maths teacher and it was 'Don't try and convert. Just forget imperial ever existed and use metric from the get go. As soon as your brain takes in what 'X' is in metric, it will start to forget what the imperial is, no conversion needed.' Finally... wtf is a 'type A person'?
With regards to food shopping in the UK if you go in something like an ASDA or Tesco store, your choice is quite small. If you go to a Booths or Waitrose then your choice's suddenly increase quite a lot especially with condiments and sauces. Great video by the way, loved it.
Thanks for the tip! We’ve ventured out more and have found a wider variety, but we do want to try our hand at making some dressings from scratch as well!
We only dry outside in the Summer months we use tumble driers in the Autumn/Winter well most of use do anyway glad your getting settled just subscribed and working my way through your video`s. Must be the area you live in with Amazon we get next day on pretty much everything and some same day in England.
This was only 2 weeks in! We’ve changed our tune on many of these points ❤️🤣 I think we were just unlucky with our early deliveries. Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Zach and Annie, Your videos came up in my algorithm and I've enjoyed listening to you. Welcome to Scotland. You've mentioned about your children's travel sickness. I've had it since I was child. I hoped it would disappear once I learnt to drive and although it happens less frequently I still suffer from it. Luckily an antiemetic works but not a great choice for children. Some suggestions if you haven't already tried them have helped me. Ginger oil on paper in air vent, window ajar, not overly warm, sit in front seat whenever a car passenger, concentrated on visual games outside of car as a child, e.g. I spy, colours, counting, 1st to see, number plate game , acupressure wrist bands, not eating just before journeys and if I do then nothing heavy or with milk or fatty. I really hope this helps! Miserable as a child and no picnic for parents either.
Subscribed as also called Annie. Went out with a Scotsman for a few years and got to see a bit of Scotland 🏴. Wish you all the best on your move x
When the weather's good there's nothing like having a washing out on the line and the lively smell if fresh air. Plus during the winter,if you get a cold crisp dry day your clothes are lovely hung on the line and yes they do dry all I do is hang them up inside just to air them off
I would just like to add this stereotype about everyone line drying isa bit baffling to me. We have always tumble dried, and informally a lot of family and friends are similar
Maybe it is area dependent? Not sure! Many people here have dryers but are not using them often I would say. Someone else mentioned it’s been a recent change back to line drying due to rising energy costs.
Be careful with the line-drying in winter. There was a Lady from the Caribbean who commented that the first time she put washing out it felt dry but a bit hard. She laid it on the bed for a while, & then it melted. (it had been frozen stiff)
I just come across your channel this morning and are really enjoying your vlogs and have subscribed ❤. I live in Northumberland and can get next day delivery from most places ( I never shop on Amazon) sending parcels to a lot of places in Scotland is a lot more expensive coming from England which is unfortunate.
Thanks for the watching ❤️ we’ve heard that we’ve likely just been unlucky with our deliveries to date and that it’s not the norm. We feel extremely grateful for the opportunity to raise our family in the UK. Hoping to showcase the many beautiful locations we visit as well as snippets from our new life.
That moment when the weather is good enough to put the washing on the line....pure joy haha even a point of conversation getting your washing out lol x
Hi all! Please know that many of our comments in this video were based off of only being here 2 weeks. We’ve definitely changed our tune on some points after getting to know the area a bit better. We appreciate all of the comments and thank you for the helpful tips/suggestions. We are more than grateful for this new life and hope you’ll tune in to other videos to see how much we’re enjoying this transition. ❤🏴
Line dried clothes have a smell about them that I can't explain but it makes me feel happy when I smell them.
I haven’t noticed yet, but I’ll do this next time I put out the washing! What I did notice today was the smell of rain ❤ I haven’t smelled that smell since living in Georgia. Thanks for watching! -Annie
Oh yes, it can smell so much better. The UV rays can kill mould and fungi. It depends on where you are though: There's probably no benefit in a polluted city, but I would imagine most of Scotland would be fine (except for the rain).
Line dried keep fresher for longer, much nicer. But in winter, my de-humidifier is a godsend, still cheaper than a tumble drier and the added benefits for the house are a big plus.
Ooh this is good insight to have! I’ve heard a thing or two about humidifiers and will keep that in mind come winter. Thanks for sharing!
exactly!!! test it, put some in the tumble dryer, and some on the line. THE LINE ones are way nicer, it also keeps alot of the smell :D
Also, the UV light from outside drying kills bacteria, so things smell fresher without having to over-kill with artificial fresheners.
Didn’t think about this!
it is also better for the environment as there is absolutely no excuse for using fuel when it can be avoided.
I lived in California and I'm married to Californian wife back here in the UK. Food quality is much better and also fresher and tastier in the UK. Many preservatives and colourings in US food are banned in the UK and the EU and also many other parts of the world. For example, take what you might think as like for like: McDonalds fries. In the US they contain no less than 19 ingredients, many of which are banned as unsafe in the UK and EU. In a UK McDonalds the French fries contain just 3 ingredients: potato, vegetable oil, and salt. There are no colourings to make them look like they glow bright yellow or chemical preservatives that are added to lengthen the life of ingredients, such as the potato, that are not fresh at preparation. There is no Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, that they add to the potato in US McDonalds fries. There is no Dimethylpolysiloxane, a silicon compound used as a lubrcant, or another silicon polymer called Dimethylpolysiloxane. It's just plain good quality ingredients of unadulterated potato, vegetable oil from rape seed and a little salt in my fries in my UK fries.
It's so nice knowing that there's less of all of the above over here!
That is lovely to hear from someone across the pond. Please start your own channel and tell Americans that our food isn’t awful. I’ve had some horrible comments from Americans telling me our food here is bland, tasteless and inedible, and most of them haven’t even been here 😂.
Far more appetising here and far fewer cancer causing chemicals added here and the EU too. As you said many other Countries around the world have also banned such additives that are common practice in the USA which means their food is less healthy or safe either which isn't a good thing. As you pointed out in your piece too, just because an item is marked up at a certain price on the shelf in the USA, there is also tax to pay on top, whereas in the UK, the price you see on the shelf is the actual price you pay. Common sense really isn't it! 😉🤣😂❤️👍🏻👌🏻
@@krissyg7026He should have fresher food from that area. And be able to talk about it.
It's because the FDA is one of the most useless yet corrupt government agency in the world.
Also drying clothes outside is GOOD FOR THE PLANET!!!
Excellent point!
good for the clothes too, makes ironing easier.
Nearly all my cottons specifically state 'do not tumble dry'.
It's possible that clothes repeatedly sun-dried will tend to fade more esp. if they have deep colours/dyes etc. But we probably don't get enough sun here for it to matter
Power tools work best for construction, but gardening it an art, not an industrial process.
The gardeners definitely took pride in their work and appeared to enjoy the process. I’m sure it’s quite rewarding once finished!
Power tools are good for pro gardeners and older people. Until two years ago I qualified for both.
definitely get a much better finish with hand tools too. and not as much damage.
i have loads of powered garden tools, plus hand tools
If you need tools locally, Edinburgh has a tool library, worth checking out to save buying things.
Salad cream is NOT a salad " dressing" ! We use it like ketchup on stuff !
American bread would be classed as CAKE in the UK because of the amount of sugar in it !
This makes soooo much more sense! Zach was a pickier eating growing up, so he really didn’t eat it and couldn’t inform me otherwise!
Agreed, mainstream American bread is truly disgusting - it's all the added corn syrup. But you can get good artisan breads and packaged German-style rye breads
I think their bread is banned here.
@@vickywilliams8320 i think there vomit bars shud be as well 🤮
I really like salad cream in potato, tuna, and macaroni salad. It has more flavour than mayonnaise.
Clothes dried outside on the line smell and feel much better
Seems like that’s why they last longer as well!
Yeah. Sure they do. But mainly, it's a helluva lot cheaper than running a tumbledryer!!
@@madskier50 Yes!!
I feel like most people here in the UK just dry their clothes on a wrack overnight in the warm dry house.
Most people make their own salad dressing rather than buying over processed gloop to spoil your healthy salad
Oil and vinegar. Dozens of different oils and vinegars to combine for dressing salads. Why buy pre-mixed dressing?
Many of the Brits I know buy something called salad cream rather than mayonnaise.
I doubt that
@@clarissagafoor5222 I don't
Why put artificially-flavoured globs of synthetically-emulsified ...paste... on stuff that is already delicious without it? Make your own vinaigrette, or a seasoned savoury yoghurt, or something like that, if you really want to add to the flavour of ripe tomatoes, crispy cuke, sweet crunchy onions or slightly-bitter greens ...
You may have more choices of food in the USA but virtually all of it is pumped full of chemicals, many of which are banned outside the States. Bread is a classic example of this. You cannot beat a good local bakery produced granary loaf.
Total nonsense.
I have never understood why anybody would buy salad dressings; a vinaigrette takes only minutes to make and a few more if you add freshly chopped herbs. Now ingredients like tahini and maple syrup and different types of vinegar are widely available to make different dressings.
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@@maryandrews4097 Because a lot of people do not like vinegar and oil based salad dressing would be a very good guess.
I live in the states and rarely eat processed food. If you buy your produce , protein and dairy choose organic . I garden without power tools and remove the grass from my postage stamp back yard where I grow herbs and few veggies along with many flowering plant and shrubs. BTW , Germany has banned power tools on Sundays . Love your videos.😊
The grocery score handheld scanner was tried at a local Kroger in Alpharetta Ga for a while about a year ago. It didn’t last long though.
Thank you for sharing that! Others have mentioned they have them in some stores, we've never seen them in the US though. 😁
We are Scottish but have visited the US on holidays several times. The best way I can describe the cultural difference with pace is that Americans are in such a rush to do things/go places (due to longer working hours and less time off) that they forget to actually experience life.
Meanwhile, I work 36 hours a week, and have 42 days annual leave per year. I have time to take my time.
It does feel like that! We’re welcoming the change of pace.
Is that 8 weeks vacation. Is that a fulltime position.
I'm a Sasenach, and have had many good times travelling & working in Scotland. Now in my 80s I miss the Right to Roam, down here in Sommerset.
@laurens8623 sorry for the late reply, ironically I was on holiday 😂 . Yes it works out as 8 weeks and 2 days leave per year, and 36 hours is a full time contract in my field of work. When my children were younger I used my leave during the school holidays, now I just spread it out during the year and take care of life admin during time off.
@@laurens8623most blue collar workers have a 40-hour week and a minimum of 4 weeks holiday. Office workers are better off with 35 hours per week and at least 5 weeks holidays per year. Conditions in an industry are affected by the degree of trade union membership. There are laws to guarantee maximum working hours (typically 48hrs per week over a 4-week period) . But of course there are small firms who exploit staff with long hours and poor contracts. Self-emplyed have no protections.
I come from South Africa, and I have now lived in England for the last 22 years. In SA, we also dried our clothes on a washing line and no one had tumble dryers. Free solar energy drying your clothes. So that wasnt a big difference. But to me, the supermarkets have far more choice over here than in SA, but yes, far smaller quantities. In SA we used to do monthly shops, over here we had to change to do weekly shops. The milk is far nicer over here as well as all the puddings and bakery items , yummy.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We love hearing from others. Thank you for tuning in :)
I'm from Oregon but moved to Scotland 12 years ago and can relate to so many of these! 🤣I live in the Highlands (in the Cairngorms) and have really loved the slower pace of life and simplicity. Everyone here is so friendly and so keen to be outside in nature as much as possible, which is amazing :) Hope you guys settle in quickly! xx
Thank you so much for the warm welcome! We hope to make it up your way at some point this year. Lovely area! Yes, the slower pace of life and outdoors (even in the rain) is something we had to experience!
Ha ha yes, the wet summers are definitely something that take adjusting too! 🤣
@@taragibson7638 Hello from Lake Oswego! We currently live in Oregon but are planning to move to the Black Isle area in the next 6 months. Nice to hear that you are enjoying your move over there.
@@janismarksnyder6842 Hiya! Hope the move goes smoothly for you guys - Scotland is amazing, hope you guys enjoy living here :) If you are ever in the Cairngorms, give us a shout, would be lovely to see people from home! :)
I found that American supermarkets had many brands to choose from, but the actual choice of goods was more limited, so many choices of a small number of cheeses, rather than a few brands but lots of different types of cheeses.
A tip with salad dressings, they are not always in the same part of the store you expect, or for that matter with the mayonnaise etc. If you check an average online supermarket like Tesco (which is also in branch) you will see such as: Caesar, thousand island, honey mustard, miso soy ginger, french, coconut chili lime, garlic & herb etc. Assuming you have access to a regular size supermarket, you should be ok.
Thank you! Yes, we’ve been noticing that Aldi, Lidl, and our co-op are limited, but Tesco did have a larger variety! We did taste tests after buying a few for the family and have finally found ones that’ll work for the long term :)
@@SimpleScottishLiving Asda has around 25 salad dressings, with asda doing their own Ranch Dressing. Generally, the bigger the store, the more options.
Dressings are so easy to make from scratch with less additives
Tesco also have a range of salad dressing on top shelves above salads ( rock lettuce crunchy salad mix etc) I hope you all settle well and enjoy your new life.....
@@SimpleScottishLiving What a relief!
Salad dressing
Balsamics
Vinegrettes
Olive oils
Make your own
Lots more dressings in supermarkets than you think!
Going to try our luck at making our own this week :)
I really think the gist of talking to British strangers in general is that no one wants to start the conversation, but if one happens to start most people will be very informal and enjoy the chat.
I'm British and used to work in a fast food place on a motorway services, whilst waiting for their order to be ready I'd say something along the lines of "It's a nice day today isn't it?", and man... They'd start on where they're going, how their day's been, how the weather's been, etc. etc. etc. - It'd go on and on, but they were just excited to have someone to talk to about whatever's on their mind, it always felt so genuine.
(I should be clear, this is in Cumbria, bordering Scotland! A lot of the people we saw were Scottish)
Thank you for sharing! We are enjoying all that we’re beginning to discover and love hearing from all the British viewers. ❤️
In Glasgow everyone 'wants to start a conversation!' You can't stop people in Glasgow talking to you. 😂😂😂😂 You'll seldom sit in a silent train or bus - everybody's talking!
@@joyceharkin3641 🤣 Haven’t been to Glasgow yet - looking forward to it!
@@joyceharkin3641 I was thinking the same thing. It's definitely an east west thing..
@@SimpleScottishLiving Have you not heard that the best thing in Edinburgh is the train to Glasgow? They are quite different cities and people. Quite a bit of rivalry too.
Many washing machines in the UK are also driers. They finish washing then go into a dry cycle but it isn't a hot air dryer, it uses hoy steam. Clothes feel damp when they come out but feel perfectly dry in a few minutes.
As someone who moved from the Eastern US over 30 years ago, I think your list is hilarious. I forgot that some of these things (we didn't have mobile phones in 1993) were strange to me when I moved. I am a dual citizen now, and completely assimilated.
but I have to correct you on a couple of things:
1) people don't hang their laundry out in all weathers. Most will have an indoor drying rack of some sort and dry their laundry inside in the winter or bad weather. You also dry your laundry next to your radiators. However, you must open windows a crack so you don't get condensation and then mold.
2) if you go to a large supermarket you can get dozens of salad dressing choices including Paul Newman, Kraft and Original Caesars. Salad cream is an acquired taste.
8) I wonder where you live. Here in London we can get things overnight.
9) this is true everywhere in the UK!
10) you show a country road - not even a dual carriageway! And motorways (highways) have excellent signage.
Wait til you drive on the continent and especially Italy - you haven't experienced winding roads yet.
No VAT on food
13) I am quite surprised that the US doesn't have this, but now that you mention it, it's true. In our last visit in April, there weren't any!
14 I work in a secondary school and we have a number of orientation opportunities for our new year 7s, including a day all to themselves at the beginning of the year.
18) there is currently a movement in the UK about Ultra Processed Foods (UPF), which is a big part of the SAD (Standard American Diet). The reason we have fewer (at the moment) is because up til Brexit we were part of the EU (European Union) and subject to some of their rules and regulations.
21) Garden shears - non petrol equipment is good. However, for really large landscapes they do use electric/battery or petrol equipment. And sometimes you need to avoid power tools because they could damage something that might be delicate. You can bring some power tools back with you after visits to the US. We have brought back Dewalts and managed charging with adapters.
Thanks for taking the time to share! We’re hearing similar things from other viewers, so I’m sure our views will evolve with time. They already have! Let us know if you have any suggestions for places to visit/things to see. Thank you for watching ❤️
Washing dried on the line smells so fresh and clean, especially bedding. Using a tumble dryer is expensive and I only use it for towels and bedding in wet weather
The smell is wonderful!
We do get next day delivery from Amazon Prime but you have to be a Prime member.
This is one point we think we were wrong on! Many viewers have pointed out that this has not been their experience! Thank you for watching ❤️
Salad dressings can be on the supermarket shelves with ketchup but the nicer ones are in the chiller by the salad ingredients
welcome to the UK as a whole, you will be so welcome, and such a lovely couple,
We’re thrilled to be here and have felt immediately welcomed. Thank you for the kind words ❤️
I talk to everyone in a queue or in a supermarket. My mother also did this and I used to be so embarrassed by her!
I enjoyed your video and you seem like such a pleasant and friendly couple. I hope you enjoy your new life in the UK.
@@mac_mcguckin Thank you so much!
@@pathopewell1814 Love this!
Just found your videos and they brought a smile to my face. My husband and I moved from the Bay Area to Edinburgh last May. So great to see you settling into Scotland!
Love hearing from people with similar experiences! How are you settling in?
@@SimpleScottishLiving We are settling in well and can't believe it's been a year already! We are from the US but lived here for 3 years before moving to California for several years. We are just very grateful we were able to move back and are hoping to stay here long-term. So many people can't believe we would ever leave sunny California though.
@@meaganpeterson2798 That’s the same with us. So many people are bewildered by our decision, but Scotland has so much to offer even with the at times “iffy” weather 🙂
@@SimpleScottishLiving Exactly! Definitely feels like we can live more of the kind of life we want here. ❤
There's something to be said about having neighbors who don't use power tools at the weekend
Great point!!
Especially that devil's instrument, the despised leaf blower. Utterly pointless too in a windy country like the UK
Oh I am with you 100% on this one @Mark and @matchmade.. I find the noise pollution from mowers, hedge-trimmers and strimmers during the summer months really irritating. Then come the bloody leaf-blowers (the loudest) in autumn.
Zach and Annie - - - I do not know any power tools that are available for weeding.
The brush on a long wooden handle that you saw is made of wire. It is used for weeding between paving; that's why its head is tiny. It is the most effective tool for that job.
@@skooshy621 Good to know! And it never crossed our minds about the common courtesy of less noise. That’s probably the most compelling point for us!
@@skooshy621Our nation is becoming so intolerant …I don’t use a lot of power tools for the garden..but I draw the line at cutting the lawn with bloody scissors so it doesn’t annoy people like you…🤨
Delivery depends where you live, if youre close to a big amazon you usually can get next day snd same say delivery.
As for other companies smaller one 3-5 working days big ones can deliver the next day if they are close to you
We’re seeing these exact timelines now! I think we were just unlucky our first two weeks when this was originally filmed.
The tax thing was something that surprised and irritated me in the USA - the prices on display are before tax so you don’t know the cost until you get to the til.
It’s actually wild to think about - how is this acceptable?! Ha
Just found your channel and really enjoying watching you both. I’m in the UK but my sister moved to the US 30 years ago so I’m finding this very interesting. Sending best wishes for settling into this new phase of life ❤️ x
Thank you for the comment and for watching! You must have a lot to talk about. I’m sure she experienced quite the shock moving that direction. Wishing you well ❤️
I don't understand delivery time issue. Standard delivery with Royal Mail is 24hr or 48hr, who provide the service to most companies. Even Amazon have contracts to deliver for Parcel Force, etc. Maybe is just Scotland.
Your guess is as good as ours! Might just be our particular area.
My wife just paid for royal mail 48 hours delivery from Scotland to Northern Ireland. It arrived 5 days later.
@@enyaq_gorm I'd be livid! Especially when you can track it. I had a parcel sit in my local depot for a full day, and I was annoyed - said it was going to be delivered previous day.
As a landscape gardener, not everything that can be done with a power tool is more efficient or will produce a better result. Hand shears for edging are very accurate!
Good to know! Didn’t think it was the wrong way by any means. We were just taken aback as everything is about being faster where we were previously. We appreciate the change of pace ❤️
I puzzled over this remark in the video too. I used to work on bowling greens and ornamental lawns, and we always used lawn edging shears for an accurate sharp finish. I have an electric lawn edger at home and I don't do too bad a job with it, but I'd never consider using it on a bowling green. One lapse in concentration and you make a mess!
"They do things in an old fashioned way", says the people counting in imperial measures!!!! Chill guys, slow down and smell the roses
It's funny, because the US seems so much more old fashioned in so many ways.
We look forward to experiencing new things and welcome it. Never said what they did was wrong - just pointed out it was different. A huge point of the move was to slow down for the kids and give them a better life than we could provide in the US. Just a fun video with no ill intent.
@@SimpleScottishLiving Don't take anything we say literally either! Usually the more abrasive we appear, the less hostile we actually are. We WILL get fired-up about something but it is the _something_ not the people we are having a "ding-dong" with!
And still using cheques and filling in tax returns
Great vlog guys, I wish you and your family all the best living here in God's country. Now get that Union Jack swapped for our national flag, the St. Andrews Cross (Saltire). 🏴 This is the oldest flag in Europe, it originated in a battle fought in East Lothian way back in the dark ages. And then there is Scotland's unofficial flag, the Lion Rampant. 🏴🇬🇧🇺🇲
Just a tip for the washing line issue in the winter, I’ve never used a tumble dryer ever in my life except when l was living in a tower block where they have a free washing machine and tumble dryer complex downstairs, but never in my own house they cost way too much to run.
So in the winter time I hang all of my clothes on a clothes horse and also make good use of the radiators you can even get some of those mini radiator clothes horse type thing that you clip onto the radiator, but they dry just fine on a simple clothes horse, just make sure you put your clothes on a high spin to get all the water out first.
My mother called a clothes horse "winter dykes", presumably a throwback to the days when country people spread washing on dry-stone dykes to dry in summer. In winter they were dried indoors. I come from Ayrshire in southwest Scotland. Does anyone else know that expression?
You seem a lovely couple, I'm from Northern Ireland but now live in Wales and did live in Scotland for 5 years, where my son was born, the Scots are beautiful cheeky people. A big welcome to the UK.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind comment ❤️ We appreciate the warm welcome!
what supermarkets do you go to where you think there isn't the choice ....i sometimes get my Amazon same day and always the next day.... do you live in the back of beyond?
🤣 This one was only filmed a couple of weeks after moving. Since then, we’ve ventured out more and have found a greater variety. Amazon is always quick. It’s more other stores that we’ve been unlucky with.
Just buy a pull out tape measure and it converts inches to centimetres as you use it.
Adding to my Amazon cart immediately! Thanks for the tip ❤️
@@SimpleScottishLiving You can get a key ring size one. You can get the conversion apps too.
I grew up before metric and always think in feet, yards and inches. It is possible to order things in either metric or imperial measures in the UK. Go into any carpet shop and you will see it shows the price per square meter and the price per square yard.
@@weejackrussell Yeah, 8'x4' sheets of 18mm ply, 4x2's sold by the meter; _KRAZY!_
You can get conversions of measurement on your phone. Most British people are happy to use Imperial or Metric measurements side by side without any problem.
I can't resist having a chat with people I sit next to on the bus sometimes. I've had some very interesting conversations!
I'm sure you have! Being able to sit down with anyone and strike up a conversation is a fantastic skill. We have a few with that skillset in our family and they always meet the most interesting people! Thanks for sharing!
@SimpleScottishLiving thanks for commenting!
I cut my garden hedges with shears. I prune my roses like that too most people do in the uk. Also it’s good exercise and gets you out in the fresh air.
Great point, and you’re courteous to your neighbors!
I get my AMAZON DELIVERY’s the next day. Prime. Never a problem.
Amazon is definitely the quickest out of all our deliveries, but I think we must have just gotten unlucky. Others in our area don’t seem to have any issue we’re finding out!
Lots of moaning about stuff so why are you over here ? Deliveries in the states are very poor and usually damaged. I get stuff next day and don’t use Amazon. I own a dryer it’s not we are backwards we just like outdoors.
@@kenvoysey8222 Oh wow! You'd hate to hear us on a bad day. Not sure this channel is for you. Thanks for watching though!!
@@mick6721 We have read through every comment and have taken to heart many of the thoughtful replies. We’d prefer to interact with and grow a community that is positive and offers a little bit of grace ❤️ People using the term “moaners” might not be the best fit for this channel. Most everyone has been lovely even when in disagreement, however. Truly looking forward to sharing all of the positives we find throughout the UK.
@@kenvoysey8222 they are not moaning! They are just talking about the difference between the two countries!! Jeezo, give them a break!!
I don’t understand why people can’t just let others express an opinion without being mean and hostile!
I think it’s great that they have moved over here for a better life for their wee family!! Let them be!
I think the Amazon thing must be regional. I can order things on Amazon and most arrive next day, some even the same day. Based in SE England.
We’re getting a few of these replies! Regional or maybe a busy time of year? Amazon is far quicker than private deliveries.
@@EaterOfBaconSandwiches Definitely - we should have left out the word Amazon! It’s been mostly home goods type stores for our new house, so all of those things have taken a bit of time. Thanks for watching! We appreciate the comment as well :)
@@SimpleScottishLiving Obviously!
… I get next day deliveries with Amazon Prime in East of England almost every time I order something (unless I decide to buy something without Amazon Prime delivery). I live in a town. Might be different in your area though …
Same, if I order by 10pm I can get it delivered the next day, any day of the week including BH's
Quick and approximate conversions:
- 25mm = 1 inch, a meter is 10% more than a yard/3 feet/36 inches,
- a kilo is 10% more than two pounds,
- Fahrenheit temperature = Celsius x2 +30
Thank you!! 🙏
Hey guys, new sub here. Loved the video, welcome to the UK 🇬🇧 I hope you are very happy here.
Also point 9, what can I say, we need that vitamin D 🤷♀️
Thanks for watching and for the warm welcome! We feel incredibly lucky to have this opportunity!
Many of us Brits make our own salad dressings using fresh ingredients. Much better than ones you can buy and a lot cheaper.
I’m going to do this. Any recipe suggestions?
Simple French dressing. 3 to 1 extra virgin olive oil to vinegar ( white or red wine vinegar, balsamic or cider vinegar all have different results) 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard or salt binds the emulsion. It’s all we ever use.
Agreed, most Brits will make their own salad dressing. I don’t think most people have used so called Salad cream on salad since the 1970s, and many people never used it then. I’ve only had it once (never again!) I always make my own, put it in a jar and it will keep in the fridge for a week or so. I sometimes use just lemon juice and olive oil, but if I want a dressing I’ll crush 1 small clove of garlic, 1 tsp smooth Dijon mustard, 1 tsp clear honey, lemon juice or cider vinegar and olive oil. If I want something a bit spicier, I’ll add in some powdered ginger and some rice wine vinegar. Alternatively, a spoon of good mayo, with some added lemon juice makes a nice creamier dressing, if you want something richer and easy
@@SimpleScottishLiving with regards the salad cream, boil some skinless new potatoes and let them go cold (if want cut them in half if big etc), then pour over salad cream and eat .. yummy!
@@MrChubba10 No Butter, but I do use a lot of salad cream on my salad.
Just subscribed...i know im going to love your channel...good luck ❤
Thank you! We're so happy to have you along for the ride:)
New viewer here - from Canada 🇨🇦!! I love these types of channels!! Great work.
Thank you for watching! Happy to have you here :)
Maybe your experience in California of delivery times doesn't apply universally in other states. Another American UA-camr commented in one of her videos that Amazon in the UK is way quicker than where she previously lived in the US. I don't think she mentioned any other company for comparison. My wife recently ordered clothing and it unexpectedly turned up the next day (not Amazon).
That’s a good point. We did live within 30 minutes of an Amazon hub in CA, so you’re absolutely right.
Standard/free delivery is usually 2-3 days in the Uk but you’d struggle to find many companies that don’t have the option of next day/next day before noon for an additional fee.
Typically, Amazon delivers the next day where I live - sometimes within 4 hours if I order something early morning.
@@pacmanc8103 I’m thinking we just had an unlucky first few experiences because most people are in agreement with you. I’m sure many of our first impressions will evolve with time!
So glad I came across your channel! Fascinating hearing about your big move. Oh, and Annie, knew I liked you....Go Dawgs!! 😉
Awe, thanks for joining! Sick em!
Welcome to the UK! You find find big differences in the English, Scots, Welsh and Irish and often it seems like we do not like each other. BUT , historically, if you
"attack "our neighbours we'll defend them without question. Usually the English are disliked by our neighbours but we'll have their back anyway.
I love this even if it’s not apparent at first glance!
Unless the English football team are in the World Cup or European Cup finals, in which case the Scots always support the other side. The English don't do the same back - the Scots never get as far as the finals . . .
Yes we do don't listen to the hooligans. Once sat in a Spanish cafe supporting Ireland playing Spain.
@@SimpleScottishLivingwait until the 6 nations 😂
British differences tend not to revolve around national differences but _class_ differences.
Loving your videos guys. Welcome to Scotland. My wife & I had the reverse problems, we moved from Edinburgh to Vermont. We are back after 7 years in the US, now living in northern Scotland. All the best for your family. ❤
Thank you for the warm welcome! It’s so great to be here, and we love hearing from others with similar experiences.
Hi Guys , I love pegging out my washing nothing better than seeing your laundry blowing in the fresh air plus cuts down cost of using a dryer , I'd much rather have quality over quantity when it comes to food choices , gardening is a past time
E not a chore for most in the uk . Hope your settling in and happy 😊
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Were realizing this and look forward to embracing a different lifestyle and all that it offers!
Rarely use a driers . Hate the smell of fabric softener.
Washing:A long line propped up high is great. As back up get yourselves a whirly-gig washing line & stick a cover on it for showers.
Hang the longest items towards the middle.
Thanks for the tips!
Of course, nothing will help for the sideways rain 🌧🌝
There's many things you could try to try and help your kids deal with travel sickness, if you want to avoid medication designed to help, there are simple things like making sure there's plenty of fresh air in the car, not eating much before travel, and some more obscure things such as giving them ginger flavoured sweets/candy to suck on while travelling :)
Wonderful ideas - will try these!
What happened too to the trailing thing people used to add to the back of the car (near the back bumper) to address it, did it work or was it just a placebo? When I was a child a lot of cars had them. We didn't get one because we didn't have travel sickness.
I don’t think they were for travel sickness, they were grounding strips to stop you getting an electric shock from the car due to static build up being insulated by the car tyres.
The best way yo combat travel sickness is being able to see the road ahead. Seeing the bends coming up help the body to adjust to the movement. Reading, watching tablets or just generally not looking out of the front windscreen will make you feel awful. Hope this helps 😊
You can get travel bands for car sickness. Basically a rubber band/bracelet with a button that rests on an acupressure point in the wrist. Ask in your local Boots or pharmacy.
I randomly saw your 3rd video first as I was looking for videos of people who moved from USA to Scotland. I loved it, called my husband in and we then watch all 4 in order. I’d love to reach out as we’re pondering a similar move. We’re much older, no kids but I have dual Irish/American citizenship so I’m looking into our options. Oh, we used to live in the town of Sonoma! 😂
Thanks for sharing your story and we look forward to hearing how you continue to settle in.
Awe, thanks for watching and so glad you enjoyed! We’d be happy to connect with you and answer any questions. Feel free to email!
I’m not sure where to find your email. 😂
Oh, I just figured it out!😂😂😂
Regarding point 10 (lack of exits), I recommend you find a quiet road and practise U turns guys - it will save you lots of time in future 🤓
Not on a motorway! Got to wait for the exit!
You two are absolutely hilarious. Your observations on differences in the 2 countries are spot on. Having to do grocery shopping every other day is a slog but they do have MUCH better quality of goods, so it’s a trade off. Your story about the guy doing artwork was so funny. I can see you two have a wonderful relationship. It’s fun to watch you.
Thank you!! We appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment ❤️
Some stores in CT have hand held scanners that you can take around the stores…..CT US
I enjoyed watching this video both of you seem like nice people!
Thank you for saying that! We look forward to exploring so much more and sharing the journey with others ❤
Hey guys. New viewer here from the UK.
The insular bit depends where you are in the UK. Many places especially in the north of the UK (having grown up in York) people will make small talk in the grocery stores, pubs and on public transport. Living in London they'd think you odd to start chatting to people sat next to you on public transport!
BTW the guys at food wars compared maccies fries ingredients UK V US. I believe the UK had 3 ingredients including the potatoes compared to the 13 in the US fries!
Good to know! We’ll just have to “read the room” across different areas, but that’s interesting insight. Thanks for following along - let us know if there’s anything you’re interested in seeing.
London is also a complete and utter dump. I'd avoid
We liked it last time we visited, but that was a decade ago!
@@SimpleScottishLiving it was 2016 last time I went and I was shocked how bad our capital has become. Its similar to a big US city now. Homeless, drugs and crime everywhere. All due to the mayor
@@SimpleScottishLivingIf in doubt, comments on the weather. In a country where you can get all four seasons in one day, the British are always happy to talk about it.
I'm an older American. A lot of things you mention were the way things used to be when I was young. The UK phone ring tone was the one I grew up hearing. We used clothes lines for drying. Almost all places were closed on Holidays and Sundays. I lived in the midwest, we do gardening by hand. I still do.
Love hearing this ❤️ That’s very different than how we did things in CA and GA.
@@SimpleScottishLivingWell, I'm 68 years old so things have changed since I was a young girl in small town in rural Illinois.
The reason they have lots of salad dressings in the US is because the salad itself is bland because of all the genetic modification to make the shelf life longer.
Not really. GM doesn't usually radically alter the taste of things and the reason there is so much moire choice in the US generally is because they have 5 times as many people living there, which leads to greater choice because said choice is sustainable. It wouldn't be sustainable in the UK with its smaller population.
Never noticed the bland taste!
Buy Hellmans mayonnaise, it comes in regular and light so less fat. This is I think the best shop bought mayo. Salad cream, yuk not for salads use it for other stuff. Also look in Marks and Spencer they do good dressings also look in the fridge section as they have good dressings that are fresh so need to be cool.
I love your laugh so much. It's heart warming. I would be in a struggle to stand silently without speaking to anyone. I talk to everyone and anyone. I can;t wait for more.
Haha you’re like my dad! He absolutely loves interacting with anyone and everyone. It’s a trait I wish I had!
8, Delivery times can vary with how much postage you pay.
10, Detours around floods in Scotland can be long detours as it's not as populated, etc... as England and not as many roads.
12, we have varying taxes on store products, but we, like most of the world, add the taxes to the shelf price.
13, You can use scanners of get the app on your mobile and use your mobile to scan the barcodes, then scan the till QR code at the end and pay.
21, We tend not to use power tools. Sure it makes things faster, but it's cost, cost of running, maintenance, etc... also, people tend to do stuff like that because they like and enjoy doing it, not because it's a chore that needs doing.
Thanks for sharing! These are interesting points and make sense. We’ll be downloading the scanner apps immediately.
hi, my tip, how about taking a small roll out tape sure with you then pull it out to see the different in metres and inches until you get use to the difference
We’ve been doing this, and it’s so incredibly helpful! Starting to get the hang of it now as I’d really like to not think in conversions the rest of my life 😅
The bit about Amazon is nonsense. I regularly get next day delivery with Amazon Prime.
Good to know! Maybe area dependent? We’ll report back if the time scale is different in future weeks/months.
@@SimpleScottishLivingquite possibly, I’ve had same day delivery from Amazon, next day is definitely the norm in most of England at least - more common than in the US because you’re likely to be closer to a distribution centre
That does seem to make sense! I think Amazon is better than companies using other methods as well (at least from what we’ve seen these past few weeks).
@@SimpleScottishLiving Quite possibly in the Highlands and islands!
I live in the far north of Scotland and Amazon do deliver next day so will Royal Mail depending on service used.
Yes, I don't think I communicated what I was trying to say too well on this one. The main point I was trying to highlight was that smaller companies in the US will often compete quite close to Amazon shipping speeds, whereas our experience with some retailers in the UK were that deliveries could still take a few days up to a week. It may also be because we used to live very close to an Amazon distribution centre meaning same day delivery was an option as was next day delivery on orders placed up to 10 or 11 pm! You are completely correct though!
one more thing, as for the couple doing their garden manually that is in part a perspective difference. In America, and I imagine in California especially, the focus is on getting the garden looking as good as possible with minimal effort. Thus, the time and effort put into it manually when more efficient tools exist seems silly. But this is two-fold. Firstly, constantly buying more tools for efficiency can lead to overconsumption. Why constantly buy the newest thing? Secondly, gardening is a slow activity which is rewarding in and of itself. You'll find in the UK, and in Europe altogether, there is a slowness, not just as a reaction to stress and wanting to slow down from life, but because there is a beauty in simplicity, making things and caretaking. Tending to your garden gently is a manifestation of this. And it is not as simple as being 'type b.' It is a different life philosophy and appreciating things for what they are.
Thank you for taking the time to share this perspective. We appreciate it! We’re definitely starting our journey of shifting our mindsets and have a lot to learn!
Lovely to come across your new channel. Hope you enjoy your new life in Scotland, how exciting. Interesting hearing about your first surprises. I now want to know what the US ringtone is like.
I heard some states actually make it illegal to line dry your clothes, and in other areas it's banned by that hosing community thing, can't remember the name, but they demand your grass is no longer than a specific length etc
Interesting! Have never heard of this!
It's true! I lived in Austin TX and despite it being 100 degrees month after month, there was an ordinance that banned drying clothes outside: you were expected to use a tumble drier. The locals associated line drying with "mess" and the hoi polloi.
@@matchmade44 yea think it's only a handful of states, couldn't be arsed to check 😅
I think you’re referring to HOA (Home Owners Association) I’ve often wondered when reading comments about banning the drying of washing outdoors (due to being unsightly) is because many US gardens/yards tend to be generally more open plan than our enclosed UK gardens. Who is going to see it otherwise? 🤔
That's "the land of the free" for you!
No. 13: Zach has it right. A trolley is pushed, a cart is pulled (hence the expression "Don't put the cart before the horse") so it's a shopping trolley.
I'm 63 and Northern English with a Scottish dad .we were just thrown into School. It was sink or swim
Things have definitely changed it seems!
I grew up on a farm with brothers and a couple of girls who lived half a mile away. I started school aged 5 yr 3m and there was no nursey schooling in those days. The town children all seemed to know each other from playing in the streets etc. I don't think I spoke to any of my class mates for months , being chronically shy.
@@auldfouter8661 I feel this! It took me so long to warm up to others when I was young ❤️ Annie
So was I, I went just before I was five for the whole day but children in another school nearby started first by doing just mornings or afternoons.
TIP: I line-dry my clothes using hangers - for both tops/bottoms. It cuts down on pinning/unpinning time & if I need to take clothes in quickly, I just grab the hangers and hang clothes indoors if they're still damp. If clothes need to go back on the line, you don't have to pin them all over again. Also does away w/pin marks on clothes (IF pinning t-shirts, no need to fold over, you can pin the bottom end to minimize pin marks).
This is a great tip! Never seen it done, but it will definitely help in the winter months when the weather is more unpredictable. Thank you!!
@@SimpleScottishLiving Happy to share :) I haven't seen anyone else use hangers; I was short on room one day, so I grabbed a few & haven't looked back. IF there's any slack in the line, pins keep the hangers from falling into one another when clothing's heavy/plenty.
@cinziam457 this doesn't work so well when it's windy, though! We sometimes do it (usually when the weather is changeable so we might need to get it indoors quickly) but have had too many incidents of finding clothes in the flower beds when we do. We've tried clipping the hangers to the line with clothes pegs but even that isn't always reliable (and makes it take longer to get the washing off the line, which defeats the purpose of doing this in changeable weather!).
Kick back & enjoy our country ! We welcome you here.
Thank you!!
Wishing you and your family all the success and lots of Love and happiness in your new adventure. looking forward to your future Volgs.
Thank you!!
As a kid it was always strange to hear phones ( I mean landlines) ringing on American imported TV series when they would give single rings at slightly longer intervals whereas ours always gave a double ring with a gap until the next one.
Thank you!! Everyone else I’ve mentioned this to thinks I’m crazy ha. Glad I have some support 😆 Not bad either way, but it’s just a noticeable difference.
The bells are tuned A & B in the US, C and D in the UK
The ring frequency in the US is 10 Hz 16 in the UK the pause between rings allows the other half of the exchange to ring in the gaps, keeps the total ring currant down to a reasonable level.
I used to do sound fx and woe betide you if you got it wrong!!
Other countries have different tone/sounds on the telephone network. They originated before it was possible to direct dial and didn't need any standard.
The long tone for Mom, is the international dialling sound which warns the recipient is out with the UK .
@@KevinHell Interesting! That's all you hear in the U.S. whether you call locally or internationally.
Hi. I freeze milk, bread & bread products ; it means I don't shop for these more than once a week. I also have frozen mixed berries, mango etc for smoothies & for stirring into yoghurt. You can even freeze yoghurt for up to 8 wks in an airtight container. I suppose it's about adapting & remembering to get them out the night before you need them ! ☺
you havent looked hard enough in the shop, there are loads absolutely loads of salad dressing
I’m sure you’re right! We’ve had more success in stores like Tesco since filming this.
Since Lidl and Aldi became major stores here the number of available salad dressings has multiplied.
So enjoyed your video. Ignore ALL trolls and continue to be yourselves. Cheers from NZ.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive comment! We appreciate you watching ❤️
Food in the US lasts longer because it is irradiated ☢️ and chicken is chlorinated, in the UK we said no thanks to strawberry's with gamma rays that kill of the vitamins
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Just found your channel, lovely to see you settling in to your new life. Regarding car sickness try acupressure bands that you can buy. They’re easy to wear on your wrists and really help.😊
Thanks for the tip and for the kind words ❤️ will give that a try!
Glad you enjoying Scotland and hope it is good for you all ♥️
It’s been lovely so far. We can’t wait to get settled in and to truly start exploring our area. Thanks for watching!
@@SimpleScottishLiving so glad you are loving it so far and hope it continues to being totally biased I love Scotland. Can’t wait to see your exploring. So much to see and do. Enjoy it all. Even the winters 👍
Definitely get an indoor drying rack! There are so many different types. I have friends in Scotland who like the heated ones as they work more quickly in the damp winters.
I grew up in the States and I love shopping on here more - when I visit my family, I get overwhelmed in US grocery stores.
Will do! We might need a few for the amount of clothes the littles go through!
Enjoying your channel. My Mom is from Manchester England so I grew up with hanging the clothes out and still do it today. No one else in my neighborhood (i am in NJ, USA) does it but I love it!!!
Me too! We might get a drier as well, but I find it extremely cathartic!
Good for the environment plus lower bills!
Delivery dates for Amazon is next day here (at least with Prime) Delay for you will maybe be due to location in Scotland?
We’re hearing this from quite a few people! Prime is definitely the quickest, but I think we’ve just been unlucky!
Don't diss the Salad Cream. Love Salad Cream sandwiches, since I was a kid....
Haha not dissing - still need to try it!! Didn’t realize that it was used on sandwiches and not just salad! Zach was somewhat of a picky eater growing up and never had it!
@@SimpleScottishLiving I'm a picky eater, myself, always like a traditional ham or ham & cheese, or cheese & tomato sandwich, but occasionally just like putting salad cream on its own, between 2 slices of bread...
It's interesting that "British" salad cream - the yellow gloop - is classically by Heinz, an American company. Ditto classic turquoise Beans Means Heinz baked beans: when did that happen? Perhaps a hangover of the Second World War. Other brands of beans and salad cream are available . . .
Try boiled eggs mashed with salad cream (and a bit of salt and pepper) as a sandwich filler: yum!
I would love to hear your and your kids' response to British v. American chocolate bars (Cadbury's versus Hershey's is no contest) and bread, cheese, milk, beer and other staples.
Salad Cream isn't a salad dressing. It is a cheap mayonnaise substitute.
I only knew Salad Cream as a child. I loved a 'piece and salad cream' (salad cream on bread). I did not encounter mayonnaise till I was in my early 20s!
@@skooshy621 Zach didn’t eat it as a kid, so he thought it was for salads! I’ll have to try the salad cream sandwich :)
New subscriber so a bit late to offer a few comments. I love your content and I'm binge-watching to catch up. Regarding travel sickness, make sure that the children look out of the window into the distance as it smooths out the journey on the eyes, jerky eye movements are bad for triggering nausea, don't let them look at toys etc in their laps. And don't be tempted travel too fast around the bends! Regarding metric measurements, I see that suggestions have been made a carry a little retractable tape measure but if you can get your head around 3 measurements they will act as a quick ready conversion. Firstly forget about individual inches and remember that 20cm is 8", 30cm is 1 foot and 100cms is close to a yard (not an accurate yard but handy if you just need to grasp the size of something quickly). These 3 measurements are easy to learn and scale up or down as needed.
If it's weights, just remember that 500 grams is quite close to 1 pound and also that pints in the UK are 20 fl oz unlike the USA where it's 16 fl oz
This is hugely helpful! Thank you for sharing ❤️
There is a power tool for getting moss from between paving slabs? Where do you get this magic holy grail?? 😂
weed burner from aldi
The fragrance of outdoors-dried washing is lovely but things end up pretty wrinkled. Do you have a trick to fix that? Like ironing? Lol
Here (US) I tumble wash on low heat about 4 minutes and then hang it out. Haven't ironed in years. (Such a tedious chore.)
Yes, you are right, the outrdoor smell is amazing, but other than a quick blast in teh dryer, like you mentioned, ironing is the only other option to get rid of the wrinkles. Thanks for your comment!
Much prefer line-dried clothes. Yes, it's sometimes more of a hassle, but ohhhh the smell. Also, line-drying doesn't wreck your clothes like a tumble drier can. Metric conversions: Don't. When I was a kid I was taught imperial measurements until I was 11. Then metrication happened. Best piece of advice was given to me by my maths teacher and it was 'Don't try and convert. Just forget imperial ever existed and use metric from the get go. As soon as your brain takes in what 'X' is in metric, it will start to forget what the imperial is, no conversion needed.' Finally... wtf is a 'type A person'?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_A_and_Type_B_personality_theory
@@davidmotoole Sorry, I don't do links.
With regards to food shopping in the UK if you go in something like an ASDA or Tesco store, your choice is quite small. If you go to a Booths or Waitrose then your choice's suddenly increase quite a lot especially with condiments and sauces. Great video by the way, loved it.
Thanks for the tip! We’ve ventured out more and have found a wider variety, but we do want to try our hand at making some dressings from scratch as well!
Funny video! You both seen like great, happy people!
Thanks for the kind words! We try to keep things light and positive. Thank you for watching :)
We only dry outside in the Summer months we use tumble driers in the Autumn/Winter well most of use do anyway glad your getting settled just subscribed and working my way through your video`s. Must be the area you live in with Amazon we get next day on pretty much everything and some same day in England.
This was only 2 weeks in! We’ve changed our tune on many of these points ❤️🤣 I think we were just unlucky with our early deliveries. Thanks so much for watching!
A massive tumble drier is way less green, way less good for the planet.
Hi Zach and Annie, Your videos came up in my algorithm and I've enjoyed listening to you. Welcome to Scotland. You've mentioned about your children's travel sickness. I've had it since I was child. I hoped it would disappear once I learnt to drive and although it happens less frequently I still suffer from it. Luckily an antiemetic works but not a great choice for children. Some suggestions if you haven't already tried them have helped me. Ginger oil on paper in air vent, window ajar, not overly warm, sit in front seat whenever a car passenger, concentrated on visual games outside of car as a child, e.g. I spy, colours, counting, 1st to see, number plate game , acupressure wrist bands, not eating just before journeys and if I do then nothing heavy or with milk or fatty. I really hope this helps! Miserable as a child and no picnic for parents either.
Thank you, thank you! We’ve tried some but not all of these, so we appreciate you taking the time to share. We need all the help we can get 😅❤️
In London we get Amazon next day - sometimes same day and Sundays so that’s a Scottish thing rather than a uk thing
Thanks for sharing! I think others agree with you - doesn’t seem to be the standard here. Could just be our area or a busy time of year.
In Sussex I also get things the same day or next day and Sundays.
It's a 'how near you are to a big Amazon depot' thing. Nothing to do with London.
I live just outside Glasgow and my Amazon stuff is same or next day. Food/grocery orders within a couple of hours.
@@alzyerpal-TV We’re hearing this! I think we just got unlucky.
Subscribed as also called Annie. Went out with a Scotsman for a few years and got to see a bit of Scotland 🏴. Wish you all the best on your move x
How funny! So many similarities. Thanks for watching ❤️
When the weather's good there's nothing like having a washing out on the line and the lively smell if fresh air. Plus during the winter,if you get a cold crisp dry day your clothes are lovely hung on the line and yes they do dry all I do is hang them up inside just to air them off
I agree full heartedly! Putting the washing out on a gorgeous day doesn’t actually feel like a chore. I’ve enjoyed it so far!
I would just like to add this stereotype about everyone line drying isa bit baffling to me. We have always tumble dried, and informally a lot of family and friends are similar
Maybe it is area dependent? Not sure! Many people here have dryers but are not using them often I would say. Someone else mentioned it’s been a recent change back to line drying due to rising energy costs.
Be careful with the line-drying in winter. There was a Lady from the Caribbean who commented that the first time she put washing out it felt dry but a bit hard. She laid it on the bed for a while, & then it melted. (it had been frozen stiff)
@@SimpleScottishLiving it's really just drying with wind power & solar power 😊
I just come across your channel this morning and are really enjoying your vlogs and have subscribed ❤. I live in Northumberland and can get next day delivery from most places ( I never shop on Amazon) sending parcels to a lot of places in Scotland is a lot more expensive coming from England which is unfortunate.
Thanks for the watching ❤️ we’ve heard that we’ve likely just been unlucky with our deliveries to date and that it’s not the norm. We feel extremely grateful for the opportunity to raise our family in the UK. Hoping to showcase the many beautiful locations we visit as well as snippets from our new life.
In the UK we don’t have anywhere near the amount of chemicals in our foods that you have in the US .
So happy for the change
That moment when the weather is good enough to put the washing on the line....pure joy haha even a point of conversation getting your washing out lol x
Just found your channel. It's so interesting to hear Zachs Scottish accent coming back 😂