We have a small garden and enjoy fresh tomatoes, peppers of all kinds, and potted herb and lettuce to enjoy. Start where you are and expand however large or small.
My parents have lived in Lancaster for many years and when I visit, I notice that the Amish have adjusted their ways somewhat. They have cell phones, a few families will go in on purchasing a car, then share it. They sell at the Central Market and use the cars and cell phones mainly for their business there. They train their children from a young age to work their stall at the Market. It's encouraging to see the kids chipping in.
No. 30 - don't send the kids to a college you have to borrow for, particularly if they don't really love learning and/or don't really know what they want from their future.
I used to be fascinated by the Amish and Mennonite lifestyle here in Ohio. I have a second cousin who married into a Mennonite family, and she's done fine. When I was married, we had a Mennonite family down the road from where I lived in New Carlisle, Ohio. I found out they do have their problems just like the rest of us, otherwise, there'd be no ex-Amish/ex-Mennonite channels, lol. But I get where you're coming from.
The Amish also operate 20 percent of the puppy mills in the United States, primarily in Pennsylvania and Ohio. These dogs are treated like any other livestock and are routinely allowed to freeze to death in their cages during the winter. I used to deeply admire the Amish until I learned about this.
yes.......i have also heard they are CRUEL to their animals................anyone who runs a puppy mill has less value than the suffering dogs.......CRIMINAL
My hair is short and I've found if I use a tiny blob (about the size of 2 peas) for a first wash - it doesn't lather much but it gets the bulk of the grime out and then I use the same amount on a second wash and get a satisfying lush lather. Because I use so little, I always buy a quality shampoo - but only when it's on special - of course! Also, you really need to wash your scalp thoroughly but just do a light wash on your tresses with the residual shampoo or you can strip too much nourishment from the hair shaft, and I think a lot of people don't realize this. I used to work for a major hair care company as a product manager and learned heaps. Went from that job to working for Duracell. Batteries are "as boring as bat shit", which is a great traditional Aussie saying that I think has lost some of its cachet since Covid 19 LOL. Sara - I'm sure you miss the length but the short cut is very flattering - they say it takes 2-3 weeks to get used to a change like this. Beautiful sunny spring morning here, so I'm off to my veggie patch!! Cheers from Oz!!@@saraconklinfrozenpennies
@@andersonomo597 Thanks so much! I also invest in a good shampoo. It's super important to me to use hair care that's not full of endocrine disruptors and junk that's not good for my body.
I went there as a child myself. When i was 21 years old : i read a wonderful book called : "Living More With Less". I took this book out of the library 5 plus times!! It was written by a Mennonite woman. As life turns out!!!! My special needs son is bring served by a Mennonite organization. I HAVE loved being a part of a Mennonite organization. Hugs
Love the new hairdo! We have some Amish in our area as well, and I had them construct a cabin addition to my 1890s farmhouse. The workmanship was great. We have both a bulk and an outlet store run by the Amish. Fun to visit and great bargains.
I buy both flour and oatmeal in bulk, a year’s supply at a time. I make bread, pastry and quick breads, and because of a heart issue use Oatmeal in most things i make, from bread to low cholesterol cookies. I keep the flour and oatmeal in food grade buckets, and have applied screw type lids for them. It takes two buckets and a 10# canister for the flour, but the oatmeal fits in two buckets. I also have one closet i use for a pantry (this is a two bedroom apartment, with no garage, no storage and no basement, in a small town.) also mend clothes and try to buy with a good cotton content so that clothes last longer, can be mended, and when beyond mending can be used as rags, great subs for paper towels, old socks fit on a Swiffer, and are washable. I buy large roasts on sale and cut them into two or three chunks that i make into pot roasts or soups to freeze. I have been buying good quality pre roasted chickens and freeze the breasts ( which i dislike) and scraps, for soup, consuming the thigh and leg portions for special meals. I do keep my panty well supplied with foods bulk purchased for longer storage, including powdered eggs which are very handy between grocery trips for perishable items like milk, fresh vegetables and fresh fruit. I use food delivery service about every 6 to 8 weeks. My water and heat are paid, and because of climate change, i do use AC when the temps are in the high 80’s and 90’s, though this building is cement block and easy to keep cool because the nights are generally cool where i live in the midwest. I do keep the heat low in the winter because i prefer to dress for the season, and am not overly fond of excess heat. The second bedroom is a multi purpose room with bed, sewing area, and computer, as well as having a closet i use for seasonal storage. I sew, crochet and sometimes embroider ( mostly fancy patching or embellishing boring,old, or repurposed clothing.) Normally, i keep an extensive porch garden for vegetables, and in winter do a lot of sprouting for fresh greens. I do ok, but always fear the dreaded lease which may, or may not (like this year) contain a rise in rent. This year, no raise, but i will hire driveway snow removal or perhaps more economically store my car for the winter, and sign up for Senior Center transportation. I can’t have pets here, so i am proxy parent to various family pets when i visit them. I do have internet only, but that serves iPad communication and some streaming entertainment. I’m frugal, and there is a small savings. I go out with friends occasionally, visit my children a couple trips per year, and my son stays here a few times a month when he needs to be at his office down here. I chose to be content, though we live in a rather un stable world. Right now, i’m good. Tomorrow? It will be what it is.
We live by Amish country in Ohio. I used to work with some of them and learned a lot about their lifestyle. I've always been fascinated by the Amish. I love how they come together during crisis too.
I was raised around the Amish and spent A LOT of time with them, especially one extended family. Ironically, my boss is a member from that family. I am an administrative assistant for his pallet brokerage company. One of his aunts babysat my brother and I one summer. I was raised around the pallet manufacturing mostly due to his grandfather and uncles since my dad and several uncles worked with them. Wonderful memories!
Yes, we do periodically go to Conewango Valley in Cattaraugus county which has a lovely Amish community. We have purchased building materials and also our shed which is like a tiny house! Also, if it is fitting for the family, I am a huge advocate of homeschooling. We homeschooled our two girls through high school, and it was the best experience of my life!
Really enjoy you and your videos. Just happened to find them today. Enjoy learning from the amish lifestyle. Enjoy your personality and way of speaking! Thanks Sarah!
look for one of my old favorite gardening books, (now in a 30th anniversary updated version) called, 'Square Foot Gardening', by Mel Bartholemew. shows you how to grow an incredible amount of the food you and your family love, in a small space. no 40' rows and a tractor required! the main block is 4'x4'! Also, 'Crockett's Victory Garden', a wildly popular TV (Public Broadcasting-CH2-WGBH Boston) show from years ago, but still evergreen! "Weed it and Reap!"
I am from Lancaster County. The new order Amish and Mennonite are more likely to have a car. Old order are strictly horse and buggy. On the topic of mason jars, use the ones that your food already comes in instead of buying new. Amish and Mennonites do a lot of Goodwill shopping for things so thrift stores are money saving for sure! The library is a money saver. Cool video. Love hearing about Amish even though I already live among them!
Thanks a lot for this tips ❤!! Are a real guide for live without to worry for money!! I am in the journey of frugal living and this is soooo helpful for me❤thank you!
Mending socks is easy and worth it. My grandma put an orange inside the sock when mending it. Both my parents and their siblings were born at home. Blessed that no babies died.
I do shop at times at the Mennonite store. I need to keep a record of what I spend….and start an emergency fund. A separate account you say. Hum. Thanks Sara, another food for thoughts. I do cook mostly at home. But quantity too much and get tired of leftovers. Waving to you from Michigan
I would love to go visit a menonite store! Maybe a field trip is onrder for RUclips! Freeze your leftovers an make your own "TV Dinners"! Thanks for stopping by!
I hear the Catholics don’t always treat their animals well … and the Methodist and the atheists and the … well there are bad people in every group. But as a whole they treat their animals well because it’s a large part of their livelihood.
Theres a book entitled 5 ACRES AND INDEPENDENCE written during G Depression goes over all aspects of homesteading a lot of the books are floating around. Well worth it usually bout $3 ☆,To $5 used
I live alone. I no longer put my television on for background noise but intentionally keep it off except for a few shows I watch each week. This really cuts back on the electricity I use. Instead, I figure I pay the same amount for my phone each month so I watch RUclips videos . I never had cable, do not have internet so I use it @ the library when I drop off or pick up books. I do not think the Amish lifestyle to be romantic in nature. They are known as a social group to be puppy mill owners, and hiding abuse.
Remember the Harrison Ford movie “witness?” When they showed the kitchen of the home of the Amish woman in the movie, my jaw dropped. I still remember that kitchen. It was so awesome. I just said “wow!” Oh, I forgot about making the small cakes! Are used to make them and people love them. I will check out your blog. Thank you very much. My mini cakes start with cake mix. They are a doctored cake mix recipe. People love them. I will try to find it
You don't need an acre to grow your own food. There are space saving methods to use. Companion planting: grow 2 crops that do well together in the same space, like corn and beans. Square foot gardening. If you read the planting instructions on seeds, they'll say something like, plant seeds 6" apart in rows that are 3 feet apart. You can plant a block of that seed 6" apart in all directions, just make sure you can reach all of them. Vertical gardening. Grow things like squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc on some sort of trellis. If your town is fine with chickens, you can have a few hens in a pen in your backyard. You don't need a rooster for the eggs. You can feed them all kinds of scraps, including the egg shells. If you don't treat your yard with anything, grass clippings and leaves make great mulch. You can also put it in the chicken pen. It will get bugs, which they'll eat. And of course, you can take the leaves out after a while and put it in the garden for mulch. Just out of curiosity, where in Lancaster county did you take the picture of them out in the field? It's only about 90 minutes from my house to Sight and Sound in Lancaster County. Years ago, I used to go to Lancaster County frequently. One of my favorite restaurants, The Shady Maple is up that way.
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies I went through it on my way to and from Kentucky this past spring. And, I got my dog in Lancaster. She's my one non frugal thing. I literally looked for years before getting her. The majority of the breeders in this area for that breed are puppy mills. I spent more for her than I did for my horse! But then again, my horse is a rescue.
@@dizzysdoings I would pay a lot for a dog. No doubt. We lost our black lab, Bella, a year ago last March. She was 16 and truly my best friend. I'm not sure if I could go through that again.
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies I don't know what I would have done without her. I lost both my husband (cancer) and my dad (old age) last year. I've never lived by myself before. I was just shy of my 22nd birthday when we got married, and I still lived at home. We were married for 39 years. My husband was one of those people who could fix just about anything. When I have something break that I can't fix, it just makes me miss him more. 😥
Buying local can be very idealistic, but it's not always practical. In my area, IF I can find what I want, the price is often very high. I used to buy local when I first moved to this area, and I actually prefer to support local business, BUT when I can buy the same item from Amazon for $10-$20 dollars less than what I can find in town, you'd better believe I'm buying from Amazon. In addition, buying from farmers markets in Canada means the prices skyrocket substantially. Again, an admirable idea and one that appeals to my ideals, but it is no where near practical.
Great video Ms. Sarah! Did you know that's it's illegal in some states to collect rain water? 😯 go figure! It's not like anybody other than The Almighty is providing it!
Farming us very hard,the Amish are nit always kund to their animals. This life us nit as simple as you seem to rhink it is. It is wonderful and smart to be frugal,but nice,as well .
My Dad was from the Dutch country. He spoke German because he needed to talk to the Amish at their markets. It came it handy cause he guarded German prisoners during ww2. I grew up eating alot of the food my Dad cooked from the area. It was funny none of my friends knew what it was. I grew up in m Mass
I live in Amish country. They're frugal by lifestyle, not because they obsess about frugality (unlike me 😅). The Amish don't shop in stores, or partake in tech. Mennonites are the ones with electric, phones, cars, etc.
I live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Our stores have hitching posts for the Amish shoppers to tie up their horse and buggies. The Amish here use cell phones. The Mennonites here look like everyone else with the exception some of the older ladies still wear a (hair) covering.
I really believe one credit card can come in handy if you handle it properly. At the end of the month pay off your entire spent items. This gives us a good record and have a second form of emergency money for that emergency no one could foresee. 🎉
I agree I charge about everything and I pay it off every month. I go through my statement and use different colored highlighters to separate into categories. It allows me to track spending .
Those farms in Lancaster County are being purchased by builders, so theyre harder to find. I live by Lancaster County and buy many of my groceries from them. I met an Amish woman who bought toys from BJ's. Amish people own vehicles. They just don't drive them.
If I'm bartering for a dress to be hemmed in exchange for a lasagna, I dont think so. But I would encourage you to speak to a tax professional about that.
Bartering can be a wonderful idea, but you have to know the other person will reciprocate. I have bartered numerous times in the past and the only person who benefited was the other person. They got what they wanted and I got nothing. I won't even attempt it anymore.
Should keep a credit card on hand for boosting your credit and especially if you have pets for medical emergency. Please remember Amish are very hard even cruel to puppy mills, don't idolize the Amish, they are rough on women n children esp the girls.
I would assume that depending on each particular family and the dedication to their upbringing, they each have varied guidelines. While i was researching this, i learned that there were New Order and Old Order Amish and menonites and Amish are actually very different.
@saraconklinfrozenpennies they are and Mennonite really get angry if called Amish lol. I think the the things I love the most is the closeness the families have they get together weekly for family nights. Also everyone has a job in the community from soap making to horse teeth floaters. It's amazing
Thomas's wife here. Do your research. Humane raising of livestock and crop rotation are much better for the land than huge commercial farms that suck the fields of nutrients that are replaced with harmful fertilizers. Even blood type A's benefit from some fish and poultry. The rest of us definitely need more meat. And no, cow parts are not destroying the ozone layer; it waxes and waxes on its own. The earth naturally goes through cycles of heating and cooling on its own. Can man screw up the weather? We have been capable of doing that since the 1940's, just ask the people in North Carolina. Dig around. You just might find out how we are being played for a bunch of non-questioning sucker's who obey without thinking. Good luck to you and us all. We are going to need it.
Hmm... I personally know Amish, and live around and do business with them. Many are deeply in debt, buy and spend a lot, although not on the types of things other people do, and horses and buggies cost as much as a car can. They are quite dependent on "Amish taxi" services. These people make a business of taxi-ing Amish to and from their jobs or other places, and if added up it becomes quite costly for the Amish. It's not a carpool, it's probably a "taxi." While they live differently, it is neither simple nor cheap. Some areas collectively have a lot of money and some areas do not. Most people would not put up with what they put up with. But they do have a strong community and help each other. I think many would leave the Amish if they would not be disgraced if they left or lose much of that community.
Yeah. My farmer's markets are not cheap. But my good friend in Baltimore, Maryland says her farmers market is SO MUCH CHEAPER than the grocery stores. Regarding that roadside stand, Walmart sells those tomatoes for $1.50 right now ( and they are smaller than the farm stand), which are terrible. Bland with zero flavor. I would rather spend another .50 cents to get a really good tomato for our sandwiches, salads, and burgers this time of the year. As far as Im concerned, store-bought tomatoes are a total waste of money! Growing your own is by far the most frugal way!
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies I'm in Australia and even out of season, the maximum I pay for a tomato is $1 which is about 65 cents US. I totally agree with your comment about flavour...I grow my own in summer and I dehydrate or freeze the excess and also make tomato relish, passata and sauce for the winter. Enjoying your channel. Best wishes. 😃
Sorry, but you're a rookie at this. Try being uninsured and unemployed for a while. You will quickly learn to constantly lower your standards (Shower every other day-really? Try every 3-4 days with sponge type baths in between.). Yes, one meal a day ( Oatmeal, Cabbage, Noodles, Beans, stuff like that). I've got a lot more, but you get the picture,
The most expensive wedding was _250 cheapest $67. The bishop performs errmony kids decorate with wild flowers church ladies bake the cake bride n groom wear best Sunday clothes. Re eption held in ol fire dept. Gifts are whT theyd use in dIly life like big bottle detergent food is normal that youd eT like hM zandwiches i e cream etc.
There's some admirable things about the Amish, no doubt. But there's also a lot of terrible things. You might want to look into women right here on RUclips who tell their stories about being shunned or escaping the Amish. It's a very patriarchal society, which means rape (esp. by family members) goes completely unpunished, members are not allowed to call police about anything, and you will be cut off from your family if you leave, which keeps women in abusive relationships, etc. They also run terrible puppy mills. I spend a lot of time in Lancaster and even stayed with an Amish family once-there is a lot I like. But don't close your eyes to the awful things too.
Most Amish communities don't recommend home births anymore. They use birthing centers now. It's less expensive than a hospital but more care and they have a contract with an ambulance service if needed
don't romanticize the amish and their way of life. You just need to look at puppy mills and all the draft and buggy horse rescues to see just how well they treat their animals. They don't need to live frugally if they are making thousands and thousands off of selling puppies. Highest concentration of puppy mills are around Amish communities. They certainly save money on feeding their horses and providing good veterinary care (and yes I'm being sarcastic). They are not all the wonderful people you think they are.
The rest of the quotation: Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. My grandparents taught me that. Love the hair!!
YES! I love that quote. I should have shirts made! Thanks so much!
And save it for later when you may need it
People who have never worked on a farm dont realize how dirty and hard the work is nothing about farming is simple.
You are absolutely right! Thanks for watching!
So true. I volunteer on a farm and its complicated, dirty, and busy. But somehow, even more rewarding than simple work.
We and my son’s family raise a lot of the food we eat as well as poultry. It can be a second job!
We have a small garden and enjoy fresh tomatoes, peppers of all kinds, and potted herb and lettuce to enjoy. Start where you are and expand however large or small.
My mom and older sisters were on a farm, they told me stories about how they lived, I loved hearing them ❤
My parents have lived in Lancaster for many years and when I visit, I notice that the Amish have adjusted their ways somewhat. They have cell phones, a few families will go in on purchasing a car, then share it. They sell at the Central Market and use the cars and cell phones mainly for their business there. They train their children from a young age to work their stall at the Market. It's encouraging to see the kids chipping in.
No. 30 - don't send the kids to a college you have to borrow for, particularly if they don't really love learning and/or don't really know what they want from their future.
Gosh...I love this answer so much. Thanks for sharing!
Yes!!! As a mom that had crazy college loans then became disabled I can't love this comment enough! We need trade workers in our country!
The Amish drop out of school at 13. College isn't even a thought for them.
@danicegewiss862 8th grade is their final year of school yes. Then they do job training on the jobs or under other Amish men with a business
I used to be fascinated by the Amish and Mennonite lifestyle here in Ohio. I have a second cousin who married into a Mennonite family, and she's done fine. When I was married, we had a Mennonite family down the road from where I lived in New Carlisle, Ohio. I found out they do have their problems just like the rest of us, otherwise, there'd be no ex-Amish/ex-Mennonite channels, lol. But I get where you're coming from.
The Amish also operate 20 percent of the puppy mills in the United States, primarily in Pennsylvania and Ohio. These dogs are treated like any other livestock and are routinely allowed to freeze to death in their cages during the winter. I used to deeply admire the Amish until I learned about this.
No kidding!?!
The AMISH are cruel to all their animals which I was made aware of years ago. I do not respect or admire the AMISH!
They HAVE a TON of money! Becuz they live basic they are loaded. The amount they pay their drivers are crazy.
@@gina1195 i was told they hide behind the church and don't pay taxes. That's just what I heard though, so I don't really know.
yes.......i have also heard they are CRUEL to their animals................anyone who runs a puppy mill has less value than the suffering dogs.......CRIMINAL
OMG!! Your hair! LOVE IT! I can imagine it was a big decision, but it was a good one - you look lovely, it's cute and perky.
Thank you so much!! It's been about a week and I'm still not sure how I feel about it. I'm using a lot less shampoo, though! 😂
My hair is short and I've found if I use a tiny blob (about the size of 2 peas) for a first wash - it doesn't lather much but it gets the bulk of the grime out and then I use the same amount on a second wash and get a satisfying lush lather. Because I use so little, I always buy a quality shampoo - but only when it's on special - of course! Also, you really need to wash your scalp thoroughly but just do a light wash on your tresses with the residual shampoo or you can strip too much nourishment from the hair shaft, and I think a lot of people don't realize this. I used to work for a major hair care company as a product manager and learned heaps. Went from that job to working for Duracell. Batteries are "as boring as bat shit", which is a great traditional Aussie saying that I think has lost some of its cachet since Covid 19 LOL. Sara - I'm sure you miss the length but the short cut is very flattering - they say it takes 2-3 weeks to get used to a change like this. Beautiful sunny spring morning here, so I'm off to my veggie patch!! Cheers from Oz!!@@saraconklinfrozenpennies
@@andersonomo597 Thanks so much! I also invest in a good shampoo. It's super important to me to use hair care that's not full of endocrine disruptors and junk that's not good for my body.
Yes, her hair is so cute 😊
I went there as a child myself. When i was 21 years old : i read a wonderful book called : "Living More With Less". I took this book out of the library 5 plus times!! It was written by a Mennonite woman. As life turns out!!!! My special needs son is bring served by a Mennonite organization. I HAVE loved being a part of a Mennonite organization. Hugs
This is my favorite book in the whole world! I read it when I was a teenager and it has been the most guiding life book in my life beside the Bible.
Love the new hairdo! We have some Amish in our area as well, and I had them construct a cabin addition to my 1890s farmhouse. The workmanship was great. We have both a bulk and an outlet store run by the Amish. Fun to visit and great bargains.
That is awesome! I would love that!
Hello love the hair. Love the videos Thank you x .I am 75 . I am lifelong minimalist and always on the look out for tips to make life simpler.
Thanks so much and thanks for watching! Love that you're here!!
I am Amish it's much more romantic looking IN than if u live that way looking OUT. A good way to live.
the Amish like Aldi to shop as well.Their vegetable gardens are beautiful!They have so nuch knowledge on how to survive and thrive.
Oh my goodness you cut your hair.!! That is so cute. Great videos by the way, lots of great tips.
😊 thank you! I did. I got bored and chopped it all off!! 😊
I buy both flour and oatmeal in bulk, a year’s supply at a time. I make bread, pastry and quick breads, and because of a heart issue use Oatmeal in most things i make, from bread to low cholesterol cookies. I keep the flour and oatmeal in food grade buckets, and have applied screw type lids for them. It takes two buckets and a 10# canister for the flour, but the oatmeal fits in two buckets. I also have one closet i use for a pantry (this is a two bedroom apartment, with no garage, no storage and no basement, in a small town.) also mend clothes and try to buy with a good cotton content so that clothes last longer, can be mended, and when beyond mending can be used as rags, great subs for paper towels, old socks fit on a Swiffer, and are washable. I buy large roasts on sale and cut them into two or three chunks that i make into pot roasts or soups to freeze. I have been buying good quality pre roasted chickens and freeze the breasts ( which i dislike) and scraps, for soup, consuming the thigh and leg portions for special meals. I do keep my panty well supplied with foods bulk purchased for longer storage, including powdered eggs which are very handy between grocery trips for perishable items like milk, fresh vegetables and fresh fruit. I use food delivery service about every 6 to 8 weeks.
My water and heat are paid, and because of climate change, i do use AC when the temps are in the high 80’s and 90’s, though this building is cement block and easy to keep cool because the nights are generally cool where i live in the midwest. I do keep the heat low in the winter because i prefer to dress for the season, and am not overly fond of excess heat. The second bedroom is a multi purpose room with bed, sewing area, and computer, as well as having a closet i use for seasonal storage. I sew, crochet and sometimes embroider ( mostly fancy patching or embellishing boring,old, or repurposed clothing.)
Normally, i keep an extensive porch garden for vegetables, and in winter do a lot of sprouting for fresh greens.
I do ok, but always fear the dreaded lease which may, or may not (like this year) contain a rise in rent. This year, no raise, but i will hire driveway snow removal or perhaps more economically store my car for the winter, and sign up for Senior Center transportation. I can’t have pets here, so i am proxy parent to various family pets when i visit them. I do have internet only, but that serves iPad communication and some streaming entertainment. I’m frugal, and there is a small savings. I go out with friends occasionally, visit my children a couple trips per year, and my son stays here a few times a month when he needs to be at his office down here. I chose to be content, though we live in a rather un stable world. Right now, i’m good. Tomorrow? It will be what it is.
We live the same way, you are doing amazing. Many blessings to you.
We live by Amish country in Ohio. I used to work with some of them and learned a lot about their lifestyle. I've always been fascinated by the Amish. I love how they come together during crisis too.
I love that too!! They are super interesting people and I'm a little envious of their lifestyles!
Yes please Slow Living . Please share ! Thankyou !
Coming soon!
The background is so lush and relaxed-looking. Very feng-shui!
YOUR HAIR LOOKS FABULOUS! IT MAKES YOU LOOK SO YOUNG.😊
Oh my gosh. Thank you very much!!
I was raised around the Amish and spent A LOT of time with them, especially one extended family. Ironically, my boss is a member from that family. I am an administrative assistant for his pallet brokerage company. One of his aunts babysat my brother and I one summer. I was raised around the pallet manufacturing mostly due to his grandfather and uncles since my dad and several uncles worked with them. Wonderful memories!
Love PA! My dad was born in Lock-haven. Love Lancaster too! And I have also dreamt my whole life about homesteading.
I'm ready to go back for another visit. Its been too long!
Yes, we do periodically go to Conewango Valley in Cattaraugus county which has a lovely Amish community. We have purchased building materials and also our shed which is like a tiny house!
Also, if it is fitting for the family, I am a huge advocate of homeschooling. We homeschooled our two girls through high school, and it was the best experience of my life!
Trading (bartering) didn't occur to me. That's brilliant. I like to make my own gifts and always make my own gift tags and greeting cards.
Really enjoy you and your videos. Just happened to find them today. Enjoy learning from the amish lifestyle. Enjoy your personality and way of speaking! Thanks Sarah!
I've been watching a couple of your hack videos and typing down list of what you are sharing. Then I will add the list to my binder. TFS.
look for one of my old favorite gardening books, (now in a 30th anniversary updated version) called, 'Square Foot Gardening', by Mel Bartholemew. shows you how to grow an incredible amount of the food you and your family love, in a small space. no 40' rows and a tractor required! the main block is 4'x4'! Also, 'Crockett's Victory Garden', a wildly popular TV (Public Broadcasting-CH2-WGBH Boston) show
from years ago, but still evergreen! "Weed it and Reap!"
Great ideas!! Thanks so much!!
delighted!@@saraconklinfrozenpennies
Thomas's wife here. I still have my copy of Square Foot Gardening; bought it decades ago. Loved my little square foot garden, lots of green beans!
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I am from Lancaster County. The new order Amish and Mennonite are more likely to have a car. Old order are strictly horse and buggy. On the topic of mason jars, use the ones that your food already comes in instead of buying new. Amish and Mennonites do a lot of Goodwill shopping for things so thrift stores are money saving for sure! The library is a money saver. Cool video. Love hearing about Amish even though I already live among them!
I love ❤️ homesteading ❤
Watching this while we are visiting Lancaster for a few days…it’s a fascinating place!! And the food…..DELICIOUS!!
Thanks a lot for this tips ❤!! Are a real guide for live without to worry for money!! I am in the journey of frugal living and this is soooo helpful for me❤thank you!
Your hair cut looks amazing 🤗
Thank you so much 😀
I am Amish it takes a lot of work to make a farm look like that and its much more romantic looking in at them than it is to be Amish looking out.
And you're spending time on RUclips which is against your beliefs? Interesting.
Mending socks is easy and worth it. My grandma put an orange inside the sock when mending it. Both my parents and their siblings were born at home. Blessed that no babies died.
More children die in hospitals than at home. Research it. Its mind blowing
Love love your hair! Soo cute!
Thank you so much 😀
I do shop at times at the Mennonite store. I need to keep a record of what I spend….and start an emergency fund. A separate account you say. Hum. Thanks Sara, another food for thoughts. I do cook mostly at home. But quantity too much and get tired of leftovers. Waving to you from Michigan
I would love to go visit a menonite store! Maybe a field trip is onrder for RUclips! Freeze your leftovers an make your own "TV Dinners"! Thanks for stopping by!
Maybe you can repurpose some of those leftovers. Make a pie when you have leftover stew, use mashed potatoes for bread or potatoe pancakes
Just subscribed. Love your name Frozen pennies. Look forward to you tips.
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Love the hair and the tips! ❤
Thank you!! And thanks for watching!
Your hair looks so cute!
Thank you so much!
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Thanks for the visit
Love all of your videos I have to say I love your new hairdo!
Thank you so much
Amish also have several side hustles and are huge in MLMs. Amish life looks so simple, but there is nothing simple about it.
I live near the Amish. They don’t always treat their animals well.. They do manage their money well.
plus they have puppy mills
They are cruel to most.
I hear the Catholics don’t always treat their animals well … and the Methodist and the atheists and the … well there are bad people in every group. But as a whole they treat their animals well because it’s a large part of their livelihood.
nor do a lot of other people. cruel in a lot of sectors.
I grew up in East Liverpool Ohio. I remember the Amish and was fascinated with them too
Theres a book entitled 5 ACRES AND INDEPENDENCE written during G Depression goes over all aspects of homesteading a lot of the books are floating around.
Well worth it usually bout $3 ☆,To $5 used
I will look for that! Thanks!
I live alone. I no longer put my television on for background noise but intentionally keep it off except for a few shows I watch each week. This really cuts back on the electricity I use. Instead, I figure I pay the same amount for my phone each month so I watch RUclips videos .
I never had cable, do not have internet so I use it @ the library when I drop off or pick up books.
I do not think the Amish lifestyle to be romantic in nature. They are known as a social group to be puppy mill owners, and hiding abuse.
Remember the Harrison Ford movie “witness?” When they showed the kitchen of the home of the Amish woman in the movie, my jaw dropped. I still remember that kitchen. It was so awesome. I just said “wow!”
Oh, I forgot about making the small cakes! Are used to make them and people love them. I will check out your blog. Thank you very much.
My mini cakes start with cake mix. They are a doctored cake mix recipe. People love them. I will try to find it
Great movie!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Great video. Just curious. What are you invested in? Etf?
Thanks for watching!
You would love the channel Homestead Tessie.
I watch her! I like her!! She’s super cute!
Cute hair Sarah!!
Thanks so much!!
Enjoyed your video. And thank you for speaking well. A YT rarity.
ADORE your hair cut
My coworkers and I made over 200 pillow cases and gave them to the local old folks home along with personal toiletries.
Good advice.
Thanks for watching!
You don't need an acre to grow your own food. There are space saving methods to use.
Companion planting: grow 2 crops that do well together in the same space, like corn and beans.
Square foot gardening. If you read the planting instructions on seeds, they'll say something like, plant seeds 6" apart in rows that are 3 feet apart. You can plant a block of that seed 6" apart in all directions, just make sure you can reach all of them.
Vertical gardening. Grow things like squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc on some sort of trellis.
If your town is fine with chickens, you can have a few hens in a pen in your backyard. You don't need a rooster for the eggs. You can feed them all kinds of scraps, including the egg shells.
If you don't treat your yard with anything, grass clippings and leaves make great mulch. You can also put it in the chicken pen. It will get bugs, which they'll eat. And of course, you can take the leaves out after a while and put it in the garden for mulch.
Just out of curiosity, where in Lancaster county did you take the picture of them out in the field? It's only about 90 minutes from my house to Sight and Sound in Lancaster County. Years ago, I used to go to Lancaster County frequently. One of my favorite restaurants, The Shady Maple is up that way.
This is all great info, thanks so much. I love Lancaster - its been years since I've been there. I'm ready to go back!
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies I went through it on my way to and from Kentucky this past spring.
And, I got my dog in Lancaster. She's my one non frugal thing.
I literally looked for years before getting her. The majority of the breeders in this area for that breed are puppy mills. I spent more for her than I did for my horse! But then again, my horse is a rescue.
@@dizzysdoings I would pay a lot for a dog. No doubt. We lost our black lab, Bella, a year ago last March. She was 16 and truly my best friend. I'm not sure if I could go through that again.
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies I don't know what I would have done without her. I lost both my husband (cancer) and my dad (old age) last year.
I've never lived by myself before. I was just shy of my 22nd birthday when we got married, and I still lived at home. We were married for 39 years.
My husband was one of those people who could fix just about anything. When I have something break that I can't fix, it just makes me miss him more. 😥
@@dizzysdoings I'm so sorry for your losses. I can't even imagine the heartbreak you must be feeling.
Yes, please do slow living ❤
I’ll see what I can do!
I am interested in a slow loving video. Thank you!
You got it!
A slow LOVING video!?! Sorry, but I think Sara is far too good hearted and wholesome to make THAT kind of content!!😉😉🤣🤣
@@andersonomo597 it's ok. I knew what they meant. I'm the worst at typos!
It gave me a much needed giggle. I knew of course you wouldn't be offended, I just hoped to make someone else smile! Cheers!@@saraconklinfrozenpennies
Buying local can be very idealistic, but it's not always practical. In my area, IF I can find what I want, the price is often very high. I used to buy local when I first moved to this area, and I actually prefer to support local business, BUT when I can buy the same item from Amazon for $10-$20 dollars less than what I can find in town, you'd better believe I'm buying from Amazon. In addition, buying from farmers markets in Canada means the prices skyrocket substantially. Again, an admirable idea and one that appeals to my ideals, but it is no where near practical.
Oh nice I'm in Lancaster!
love your haircut 🥰
Thank you!!
Did your husband cut your hair this time??? It looks amazing! VERY cute on you!
Nope! I went to Supercuts with a coupon! $25! No wash. No style. Just a cut! Thanks so much!
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies WELL worth the $25! Its super cute on you!
Great video Ms. Sarah!
Did you know that's it's illegal in some states to collect rain water? 😯 go figure! It's not like anybody other than The Almighty is providing it!
Highly recommend the book “Almost Amish” by Nancy Sleeth.
Ok thanks! I love a good book!
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Farming us very hard,the Amish are nit always kund to their animals. This life us nit as simple as you seem to rhink it is. It is wonderful and smart to be frugal,but nice,as well .
I would love to learn how to do DIY skills
RUclips is a great place to learn!
Hi sweat friend i like your hair❤
Thanks so much Kerry! 😂
My Dad was from the Dutch country. He spoke German because he needed to talk to the Amish at their markets. It came it handy cause he guarded German prisoners during ww2. I grew up eating alot of the food my Dad cooked from the area. It was funny none of my friends knew what it was. I grew up in m
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I am interested in slow living.
Ah yes, puppy mills..
The area is infamous for them.
Ugh. That hurts my heart.
Yes!
I live in Amish country. They're frugal by lifestyle, not because they obsess about frugality (unlike me 😅).
The Amish don't shop in stores, or partake in tech. Mennonites are the ones with electric, phones, cars, etc.
Yup. Thats what I learned too! Thanks for watching!!
I live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Our stores have hitching posts for the Amish shoppers to tie up their horse and buggies. The Amish here use cell phones. The Mennonites here look like everyone else with the exception some of the older ladies still wear a (hair) covering.
Depends on the church if they can use phones, motors ect.
@@saraconklinfrozenpenniesold order Amish here in Michigan shop at Aldi's and Dollar General.
Goodwill makes more.sense than making our own clothing these days. Great tips though
I really believe one credit card can come in handy if you handle it properly. At the end of the month pay off your entire spent items. This gives us a good record and have a second form of emergency money for that emergency no one could foresee. 🎉
I agree I charge about everything and I pay it off every month. I go through my statement and use different colored highlighters to separate into categories. It allows me to track spending .
Beside the point, but just wanted to say you look pretty. Lovely hairstyle.
Thank you so much 🙂 I appreciate you!
I crochett blankets doykes as gifts
I love that Kerry!
Those farms in Lancaster County are being purchased by builders, so theyre harder to find. I live by Lancaster County and buy many of my groceries from them. I met an Amish woman who bought toys from BJ's. Amish people own vehicles. They just don't drive them.
Really? This is very interesting to know! It's sad that the land is slowly being developed. though. Thanks for the info!
Our Amish, Central Illinois, treat their horses horrible. They use cell phones and breed dogs. They do not pay taxes either!
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Can I freeze mason jars?
Yep. Just leave space at the top for expansion.
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies thanks
Isn’t barter income taxable?
If I'm bartering for a dress to be hemmed in exchange for a lasagna, I dont think so. But I would encourage you to speak to a tax professional about that.
@@saraconklinfrozenpenniesspeak to a tax professional about it ? Kid....you have alot to learn. Very naive.
Bartering can be a wonderful idea, but you have to know the other person will reciprocate. I have bartered numerous times in the past and the only person who benefited was the other person. They got what they wanted and I got nothing. I won't even attempt it anymore.
Yes, they budget. Their newspaper (yes they still read them) is the "Budget."
Should keep a credit card on hand for boosting your credit and especially if you have pets for medical emergency. Please remember Amish are very hard even cruel to puppy mills, don't idolize the Amish, they are rough on women n children esp the girls.
I live in an Amish community things are different now. Credit cards are used by Amish
I would assume that depending on each particular family and the dedication to their upbringing, they each have varied guidelines. While i was researching this, i learned that there were New Order and Old Order Amish and menonites and Amish are actually very different.
@saraconklinfrozenpennies they are and Mennonite really get angry if called Amish lol. I think the the things I love the most is the closeness the families have they get together weekly for family nights. Also everyone has a job in the community from soap making to horse teeth floaters. It's amazing
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In utah it is illegal to collect rain water
No kidding?!? Crazy.
Why not dye existing curtains and save the money
To save money do celebrate the un Holly days!
Oops! Don't celebrate the un Holly days like Christmas, birthdays, Valentine's day, etc.
I have capsule wadrobe thiugh cannit sew to save my life
LOL! Good thing there's RUclips to teach you!!
Last 10 comments didn't even mention the amish!!!?
eating vegan is kinder to the earth, reduces global warming, and is healthier for humans
Thomas's wife here. Do your research. Humane raising of livestock and crop rotation are much better for the land than huge commercial farms that suck the fields of nutrients that are replaced with harmful fertilizers. Even blood type A's benefit from some fish and poultry. The rest of us definitely need more meat. And no, cow parts are not destroying the ozone layer; it waxes and waxes on its own. The earth naturally goes through cycles of heating and cooling on its own. Can man screw up the weather? We have been capable of doing that since the 1940's, just ask the people in North Carolina. Dig around. You just might find out how we are being played for a bunch of non-questioning sucker's who obey without thinking. Good luck to you and us all. We are going to need it.
Not in the south rainwater. Mosquito heaven
Hmm... I personally know Amish, and live around and do business with them. Many are deeply in debt, buy and spend a lot, although not on the types of things other people do, and horses and buggies cost as much as a car can. They are quite dependent on "Amish taxi" services. These people make a business of taxi-ing Amish to and from their jobs or other places, and if added up it becomes quite costly for the Amish. It's not a carpool, it's probably a "taxi." While they live differently, it is neither simple nor cheap. Some areas collectively have a lot of money and some areas do not. Most people would not put up with what they put up with. But they do have a strong community and help each other. I think many would leave the Amish if they would not be disgraced if they left or lose much of that community.
Oil lanterns and candles is dangerouse
@@evolunacy2 true
Yup, they can be but you just have to be smart about it.
Nice haircut
Thanks 😅
They love Costco
Your pictured example of buying at a farmers market being cheaper- a single tomato for $2 - ummm....NO!
Yeah. My farmer's markets are not cheap. But my good friend in Baltimore, Maryland says her farmers market is SO MUCH CHEAPER than the grocery stores. Regarding that roadside stand, Walmart sells those tomatoes for $1.50 right now ( and they are smaller than the farm stand), which are terrible. Bland with zero flavor. I would rather spend another .50 cents to get a really good tomato for our sandwiches, salads, and burgers this time of the year. As far as Im concerned, store-bought tomatoes are a total waste of money! Growing your own is by far the most frugal way!
@@saraconklinfrozenpennies I'm in Australia and even out of season, the maximum I pay for a tomato is $1 which is about 65 cents US. I totally agree with your comment about flavour...I grow my own in summer and I dehydrate or freeze the excess and also make tomato relish, passata and sauce for the winter. Enjoying your channel. Best wishes. 😃
Sorry, but you're a rookie at this. Try being uninsured and unemployed for a while. You will quickly learn to constantly lower your standards (Shower every other day-really? Try every 3-4 days with sponge type baths in between.). Yes, one meal a day ( Oatmeal, Cabbage, Noodles, Beans, stuff like that). I've got a lot more, but you get the picture,
Thanks for the feedback
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The most expensive wedding was _250 cheapest $67. The bishop performs errmony kids decorate with wild flowers church ladies bake the cake bride n groom wear best Sunday clothes. Re eption held in ol fire dept. Gifts are whT theyd use in dIly life like big bottle detergent food is normal that youd eT like hM zandwiches i e cream etc.
So sad to read about animal cruelty anytime!
There's some admirable things about the Amish, no doubt. But there's also a lot of terrible things. You might want to look into women right here on RUclips who tell their stories about being shunned or escaping the Amish. It's a very patriarchal society, which means rape (esp. by family members) goes completely unpunished, members are not allowed to call police about anything, and you will be cut off from your family if you leave, which keeps women in abusive relationships, etc. They also run terrible puppy mills. I spend a lot of time in Lancaster and even stayed with an Amish family once-there is a lot I like. But don't close your eyes to the awful things too.
Infant mortality for home births is 2x the rate as hospital births.
But its still a thing. Thanks for watching!
I was wondering. My great-gran was a midwife; never lost a baby or a mother, but that was a terrible risk.
Most Amish communities don't recommend home births anymore. They use birthing centers now. It's less expensive than a hospital but more care and they have a contract with an ambulance service if needed
@@saraconklinfrozenpenniesA thing ?
In the Netherands the government sends a mid-wife to the house and the baby is born at home.
don't romanticize the amish and their way of life. You just need to look at puppy mills and all the draft and buggy horse rescues to see just how well they treat their animals. They don't need to live frugally if they are making thousands and thousands off of selling puppies. Highest concentration of puppy mills are around Amish communities. They certainly save money on feeding their horses and providing good veterinary care (and yes I'm being sarcastic). They are not all the wonderful people you think they are.