I find shopping during the week is soooo much better than using precious weekend time. I find cooking and food prep is very time-consuming and exhausting, but I do nearly all my own from scratch cooking nonetheless. I often end up too tired to even fill the dishwasher, so it gets left to the next day (or next day after that). Some people just have lower energy levels than others, and can't keep going as long. I always aim for a rest day on Sunday but oftentimes that ends up being a half day of rest.
Some supermarkets have a scheme where you can go in to buy your shopping,then have it delivered. I have M.E. so I order mine online and have it delivered. I cook from scratch too. Processed food leaves me feeling not so well afterwards.
I did my shopping on Friday after work and felt SO relieved I didn't have to go out on a chilly, rainy Saturday! Hot soup for me tonight :D Have a great week!
I get all our essentials delivered... I get one on a Friday for the boy, he likes a pizza at some point over the weekend... It's when I buy our treats... although it's nice to pop into town and see what's new? My heating I control with the thermostat, I keep it at 18 on a night in winter and just turn it down to 10 while sleeping so it's not hot, just keeps the chill off... If it turns itself on through the night it's proper cold out xxx
I genuinely believe getting your delivery on Thursday evening is the best way forward. I’ve said before your time is your most precious commodity. It’s getting colder and both the mornings and nights are really dark. Like you I burn wood. It’s also my cooker. If you’ve a warm house why leave it? A couple of bargains likely don’t justify the petrol or your time. You could bake a loaf, cake and make three dinners in the time you save. I’m not idle but I do value my time.
Since I have been staying with my sister to help her through her recovery from cancer and then a broken hip, my husband has had to fend for himself a lot more. He doesn't like leaving the house (combat PTSD), so he orders groceries online. He loves it! He gets exactly what he wants when he wants it, and is able to spend the time he would have been shopping working on his computer. (He is not a complete hermit - he just dislikes crowds).
It’s often the simple things that have the biggest impact isn’t it? Zip lock de-icer is a great idea. And not shopping at the weekend, I can think of several reasons that’s a better idea. Sitting down now and then to think how we can simplify life is always worthwhile I find. Forecast is snow and ice here this week 🥶 I need to insulate my outside tap and hose! ❄️Stay snuggly and safe Karen xx
When bad weather is due I always make a pizza,or a big quiche,so if the power goes off I can just cut pieces off as I want them. I do have a little camping stove though for hot drinks.
Funny how temperature extremes force you to change your routine Here in Australia heatwaves have started and a reminder at how hot summer will be I have to get up early if i want to leave the house since i rely on public transport. Ditto for outside jobs,watering my plants etc I wonder if you will see snow? I'm jealous if you do. I pace my activities in a similar way. I hate Friday shopping, it's so crowded
I should give the Friday night a try. The weekends are rather like not having a day off from gotta-dos. Sometimes it would be nice to have a day where I didn't have to hit the pavement and go somewhere. I just got a notice that my house water connects through lead pipe. Any wonder why we're all exhuasted? It's the things you don't expect that hit the hardest, isn't it?
The deals haven't been around for us as much, either, not with meat. We are having to slow a lot down,except grabbing real bargains on anything else while they are still available.
Come on Karen, there’s two adults in the house and you now work part time. There’s no excuse to leave dishes overnight. Washing clothes is a no brainer as is tidying up things before you go to bed. As a fellow Scot I’m straight talker like it or not, I enjoy your channel mostly but seriously it doesn’t take much to keep a home clean and tidy.
I wash the dishes. My son is supposed to dry them. He might do that once a week. There's two adults in my house 😮😅 He thinks the dish rack is a storage solution.
@@anniegreen4205I don’t know. Why put yourself through it - what’s a few pots the next day? Live and let live. We are all going to be a king time dead. We all need to treat ourselves gently.
I find shopping during the week is soooo much better than using precious weekend time. I find cooking and food prep is very time-consuming and exhausting, but I do nearly all my own from scratch cooking nonetheless. I often end up too tired to even fill the dishwasher, so it gets left to the next day (or next day after that). Some people just have lower energy levels than others, and can't keep going as long. I always aim for a rest day on Sunday but oftentimes that ends up being a half day of rest.
Some supermarkets have a scheme where you can go in to buy your shopping,then have it delivered. I have M.E. so I order mine online and have it delivered. I cook from scratch too. Processed food leaves me feeling not so well afterwards.
I did my shopping on Friday after work and felt SO relieved I didn't have to go out on a chilly, rainy Saturday! Hot soup for me tonight :D Have a great week!
Love having shopped n no longer have required needs to force me back out and about😊❤
@@KatherineNottingham Ooh yes. Much rather be in my toastie slippers on the couch, covered in warm cats (I have a few, lol!).
❤❤❤ same
❤❤❤ same
It is very cold here in Wales, the wind from the sea is so cold it stings your face. Definitely time for winter warmers.
I get all our essentials delivered... I get one on a Friday for the boy, he likes a pizza at some point over the weekend... It's when I buy our treats... although it's nice to pop into town and see what's new? My heating I control with the thermostat, I keep it at 18 on a night in winter and just turn it down to 10 while sleeping so it's not hot, just keeps the chill off... If it turns itself on through the night it's proper cold out xxx
I genuinely believe getting your delivery on Thursday evening is the best way forward. I’ve said before your time is your most precious commodity. It’s getting colder and both the mornings and nights are really dark. Like you I burn wood. It’s also my cooker. If you’ve a warm house why leave it? A couple of bargains likely don’t justify the petrol or your time. You could bake a loaf, cake and make three dinners in the time you save. I’m not idle but I do value my time.
Since I have been staying with my sister to help her through her recovery from cancer and then a broken hip, my husband has had to fend for himself a lot more. He doesn't like leaving the house (combat PTSD), so he orders groceries online. He loves it! He gets exactly what he wants when he wants it, and is able to spend the time he would have been shopping working on his computer. (He is not a complete hermit - he just dislikes crowds).
Great video!!
I can't wait to try the hot water in a bag trick! Thanks for sharing it.
It’s often the simple things that have the biggest impact isn’t it? Zip lock de-icer is a great idea. And not shopping at the weekend, I can think of several reasons that’s a better idea. Sitting down now and then to think how we can simplify life is always worthwhile I find.
Forecast is snow and ice here this week 🥶 I need to insulate my outside tap and hose! ❄️Stay snuggly and safe Karen xx
Go with the Friday shopping, and maybe it just might give you some time to spend doing other things.x
Thought of you today. I made Scotch pies.😂 Also sausage rolls and mince pies.
When bad weather is due I always make a pizza,or a big quiche,so if the power goes off I can just cut pieces off as I want them. I do have a little camping stove though for hot drinks.
Funny how temperature extremes force you to change your routine
Here in Australia heatwaves have started and a reminder at how hot summer will be
I have to get up early if i want to leave the house since i rely on public transport. Ditto for outside jobs,watering my plants etc
I wonder if you will see snow?
I'm jealous if you do.
I pace my activities in a similar way. I hate Friday shopping, it's so crowded
I don't do online shopping I don't do grocery pickup I prefer to pick out when I'm getting
What kind of blankets?🌲I'm making potato/mince casserole today!♥️🫑
I should give the Friday night a try. The weekends are rather like not having a day off from gotta-dos. Sometimes it would be nice to have a day where I didn't have to hit the pavement and go somewhere. I just got a notice that my house water connects through lead pipe. Any wonder why we're all exhuasted? It's the things you don't expect that hit the hardest, isn't it?
The deals haven't been around for us as much, either, not with meat. We are having to slow a lot down,except grabbing real bargains on anything else while they are still available.
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Love you have your wood burned🎉🎉 🪵 🔥 🛏️💗💗💗 blanket ❤️😽❤️ 🍲🍲🍲🎉😊yummy on soup. Love the farmer honest shop, stand.
What kind of soup did you make? I am ill again with a cold and cough. Could do with a nice warming soup. 😊
Karen
Why can’t you walk for a long time!
Come on Karen, there’s two adults in the house and you now work part time. There’s no excuse to leave dishes overnight. Washing clothes is a no brainer as is tidying up things before you go to bed. As a fellow Scot I’m straight talker like it or not, I enjoy your channel mostly but seriously it doesn’t take much to keep a home clean and tidy.
How rude!!
I wash the dishes. My son is supposed to dry them. He might do that once a week. There's two adults in my house 😮😅 He thinks the dish rack is a storage solution.
Agree@@anniegreen4205
@@anniegreen4205I don’t know. Why put yourself through it - what’s a few pots the next day? Live and let live. We are all going to be a king time dead. We all need to treat ourselves gently.
Are you that much of a snob? Get over it or move on.