It’s so interesting watching western zero waste living. Coming from an Zimbabwean African. Literally this (or most of it) is how people there live. It’s very sustainable and organic and natural. The west could learn a lot from their ways.

@DaisyShaz

4 жыл бұрын

Im from kenya and i could not agree more

@wordsbykathi

3 жыл бұрын

Thats so true! We (the Western World) think we are so sophisticated when in fact it is not a desirable development. I admire how my grandparents and their parents lived. No plastic, being very frugal and minimal...ultimately i think this is where we have to go back to😊 love from germany

@shayvane

3 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right! Even us non rich people over here in the west, or poor people in the west, use up about ten times more energy than people who aren't from the west. Just because using energy for showering, cooking and heating had been so incorporated into our lives! That was so interesting to me.

@mann7298

3 жыл бұрын

@@wordsbykathi im in awe of my grandma and how she makes so many things frm scratch, food and using old linen etc. as i have shown interest i think she also is very excited that she gets to share this and hopefully i will learn a lot and be much more independent and have to rely less on buying. we definitely have a thing or two to learn from previous generations, consumerism and accessibility has ruined a lot

@MrsMika

3 жыл бұрын

We are under constant pressure to consume in the USA. In many white collar jobs you are told you must dress and drive a car like your boss, especially if you want a promotion. Then there are all the commercials that inflict FOMO (fear of missing out). Biggest examples are Black Friday sales. Latest example was the fear buying at the beginning of the pandemic and then just last week they tried again saying people were stocking up again because of a second wave of corona, or because there might be civil unrest due to the elections. After 9-11 Pres. Bush told people it was their patriotic duty to go out and spend. When you work two or three jobs to make ends meet anything "convenient" (AKA wrapped in plastic, bad for the Earth and human health) is what you grab for. Many times to do things the Earth friendly way cost so much more because the bad way is subsided. My grandparents went through the Great Depression and lived much more sustainable, but my parents generation went for the "easier" way of life and lost the knowledge and without knowledge you are then forced to depend on that "easy" solution, and are enslaved by the ignorance. Many of the younger generation are trying to learn how to do things better and are even willing to pay a premium price to buy organic or zero waste products. Even after that our litigious society hinders you. Can't let you use your own container to put the deli meat in at a grocery store because if you didn't clean it out properly and you get sick from eating the meat out of it you might sue the grocery store saying it was the meat that was bad and not your washing. I am thankful to those that come from societies like your that share the knowledge of more suitable crops to grow , as well as different habits to create to live better for all concerned.

"the more I learn, the less I need to live well, it's a process of elimination". I really like this statement, I absolutely agree!

The nature in Ireland is sooo beautiful 😍

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

It really is! It’s all the rain!

@helenawoods

4 жыл бұрын

ah yes

@theartofnaturegermany

4 жыл бұрын

@@FairylandCottage Yeaa it makes all the plants look so green and fresh and creates the special Ireland flair 💚 I visited Ireland 4 years ago and I was flashed by its beauty. It's great that Germany is not far away so we can also come by car or train, which is much more sustainable 💚

@sophietopham8822

4 жыл бұрын

Simple Joys couldn’t agree more never tire of anything irish. I think this is universal thing. You will find the people are what make the place special

@helenawoods

4 жыл бұрын

​@@sophietopham8822 oh I love that, Sophie

You are so inspiring! We need more people like you on this planet 🌞

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

You are the best and so kind! ❤️

@infinitylife4464

4 жыл бұрын

@Alice Herbert you can be a person like this😊 Have a nice day!

@DIYDecorLoveisLife

4 жыл бұрын

@@infinitylife4464 visit my channel you'd like it

I am in the process of getting rid of a third of my household and personal possessions. I don't need so much stuff and others seem to need and enjoy them. Now I can easily close my drawers😘

@monabaldwin649

4 жыл бұрын

We are doing the same here, we have too much stuff, it not only clusters up the house but I feel like I can breathe better!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like the joy of being able to close drawers with no effort! 🥰

@mrodriguez7135

4 жыл бұрын

Like you, I have been working on minimalism. I started over a year ago. And, I have enjoyed not only having less things but not spending as much time needing to clean. It's a wonderful experience that I would encourage others to consider.

@janetstonerook4552

4 жыл бұрын

@@mrodriguez7135 I agree, Magda! The items that were supposed to make our life easier and give us more free time actually sometimes do just the opposite. We spend too much of our time and money taking care of them instead of ourselves! I think of all the batteries, special cleaners, filters etc. we have to buy AFTER we purchase an item to maintain it. When my second Keurig coffee maker died last month,, I got rid of it and gave the temaining coffee pods to a friend. Make my coffee in a pot and have lots more room on my kitchen counter! No mess, no filters to replace every 3 months etc. And better coffee!

No cold washes outside for me. It's winter here in Australia and a warm shower is what makes me get out of my cosy bed 😊😊

@user-ot1jo2mp3h

4 жыл бұрын

Winter in Australia is a joke for us here in Switzerland. I also do not like cold showers, unless we have odds summer days at about 28C or slightly over. But we have good rain here, no water shortages at all. Most of us shower for short periods of time. Kind greetings from Zurich.

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Hehehe isn’t bed the most coziest place ever!! 😊😊

@jot_scribble

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-ot1jo2mp3h That's true, our winters are mild. I much prefer Autumn. Is it Summer for you?

@katweaver3275

4 жыл бұрын

@@jot_scribble its the northern hemisphere.. australia is in the southern.. so , they are opposites, we have just entered winter, they have just entered summer :D

@TJ-kz1ul

4 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean, here in Canada winters get as cold as -30 to -40 C.

This is such GOALS! It really is a journey, not the destination. Zero Waste is not as big in the USA (where I'm from) as it is France (where I live now). Living in France has opened my eyes to a new way of living - especially in terms of slow living, eating and living more naturally, and a deeper connection to the Earth. Your films always bring me this same sense of peace and calm @Fairylandcottage. I always look forward to your Sunday film :) If you’re curious, last week I created a peaceful video of the forest in the Alsatian countryside where I live in France. Also, your sweet new Robin bird friend you posted about on Instagram is so cute!!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll totally pop over and have a watch! Nothing like living in nature is there! X

@kerryirving2949

4 жыл бұрын

Simple Joys is anybody allowed to subscribe to your channel?

@laurah6381

4 жыл бұрын

kerry Irving just pop on over and hit the subscribe button ❤️

@helenawoods

4 жыл бұрын

@@kerryirving2949 ​Hi Kerry! Yeah, I have a youtube channel. I make films on slow living and life in France. Anyone can subscribe if they feel naturally called to :)

@helenawoods

4 жыл бұрын

@@FairylandCottage oh wow, thank you! And yes, even when there is a lot of heaviness going on in the world, connecting with nature brings so peace and appreciation. On the hardest of days, nature rebalances me. I'm such a fan of the work you create and share

You are always my favorite way to start my Sunday mornings! So peaceful!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Awh I love to hear that!

Watching you go about your hygiene routine outside was inspiring. You made me think of early century agrarian villagers who probably sat out in wooded areas and did the same thing. I appreciate your seriousness about truly living minimally and in harmony with nature. A real genuine person who really achieves what they set out to do! You inspire me to live the same way.

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks for saying. Yes it got me thinking of people who would wash in a stream. We have gone so far from that natural way of living.

@aratibhattarai6856

4 жыл бұрын

@@FairylandCottage thank you for this vdio i know how hard it is for u guys to go outside for washing n cleaning in the stream as you all are not used to it...but it has been our life ...i remember one time an intern from uk came to india in our hospital... she was devastated when she entered the bathroom to find no shower head no hot water no running water ...she called me n i had to explain her how to mix hot water n cold water in a bucket n pour water with jug ....when i turned around to say ok ....she was in tears ...later we had to postpone her bath there n send her to a doctors house quite far away for shower (luxurious bath we used to call it but was necessity for her) ...back then with no internet around it was talk of the hospital but now i realise how helpless she must have felt. sorry for the random comment 🤪 just felt like sharing....we are learning new things everyday .

@colette9495

4 жыл бұрын

I think it really helps where she lives. She's blessed with such a beautiful environment. Not all has that "luxury" but still, we can just try.

@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825

3 жыл бұрын

@@aratibhattarai6856 Firstly, I just realized your name is amazing. Secondly, OMG I can totally relate with people beeing totally helpless when visiting my country (specially foreign docs) because in the first 3 hours of the day they already saved stabbed, shot or domestic injured people. It's too much for most of them. Our hospitals. Are just for emergency purposes, for routine purposes we have other facilities, so sometime a foreigners gets a day in emergency while expecting common ambulatory work!

I gave up deodarant 20 years ago after getting breast cancer, do not miss it. I really enjoy your videos as does my daughter, so thank you for making them.

I love taking a couple bottles of water to my private patio and "showering" and bruising my teeth out there. There's nothing more refreshing.

Living in the country is really helpful to be more eco-friendly. In big cities it's a little bit harder I think. Very motivating video😍

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Very true living in the country is definitely more conducive to eco friendly living but if you live in the city you just do the best you can and be kind with yourself. 😊

@mariakalle9881

4 жыл бұрын

@@FairylandCottage exactly!

@Junthewaterlily

4 жыл бұрын

I'd say there are a few advantages living in a city, like no need to take your car because you can always take a bike or the bus since everuthing is kind of close to where you live. Besides (at least in France) there are easily accessible bulk shops or package-free shops and farmers markets in the cities. But I'd love to live in the country, that's for sure ^^

I grow up in a rural communities with my grandparents.They didn’t buy anything from cooking dishes to making oil everything’s they used to do it on they’re own hands.❤️

From this video I pull my bedding back in the morning for it to breathe

@serenitybay5544

4 жыл бұрын

I go the extra mile, throw open the windows and toss the quilt and pillows out to hang and air. I learnt to do this 50 years ago when I lived in The Netherlands.

This is how life should be simple and beautiful and happy ❤️

@MartiasMuses

4 жыл бұрын

I very much agree :)

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

The beauty of simplicity ❤️

People if at all you want to reduce your ecological FOOTPRINT, try to live the rural way. An average Indian village woman is the most successful person when it comes to sustainable lifestyle. Best wishes to everyone.

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

So so true! They know what we are all trying to learn. X

@sluggo206

4 жыл бұрын

An Indian rural woman uses less resources than an American rural woman who has electric appliances, a TV and computer in every house, air conditioning that they use excessively, and they don't stay in the village but drive 10-60 miles several times a week, and fly to their relatives' house once or twice a year, and buy unncecessary food that has traveled thousands of miles and has excessive packaging. it's possible to live as Fairyland Cottage does, or have your own farm or work on a nearby farm, but inevitably many people don't. Instead they live a suburban consumer lifestyle in a rural area. That's worse than if they just lived in the suburbs. If we're going to feed millions of people, all with a civilized level of electric conveniences, and access to periodic medical services, then we need to recognize the environmental efficiency of having many of them live in cities and towns, at a denser level than a typical suburban house. People in cities use less land per person, have shorter utility cables and pipes, can walk to more of their everyday needs (if the city is designed well), don't have to use wood/kerosene stoves, use shared parks instead of large yards, etc. I've asked Fairyland Cottage how far she drives to the bulk food store, how many times a week she drives for other things, etc. That could possibly negate some of the sustainability benefits of living in a lower-density area. A big yard with your own vegetables and compost is a good thing, but what good things are you trading to get that?

@meenakshiprakash5177

4 жыл бұрын

@@sluggo206 I am sure you know the difference between living the rural way and living in a village itself. 1. Cook own food in place of eating out. 2. Buy less. 3. No canned, packed, preserved food. 4.Observe occasional fasting. 5.Daily puja (meditation,gratitude and focuss) ritual. 6.Daily get together for social bonding and improved sense of belongingness. 7.Least use of gadgets. 8.Spending time with family and nature while doing household chores. 9.Walk to local market. These are few Indian rural ways I find healthy and feasible with a little effort even in cities.

@aratibhattarai6856

4 жыл бұрын

@@FairylandCottage i am so thankful to you for being pro environment ....as i too try to be minimalist not zero and feel like never will be as i have limitimg health condition... noone can be perfect but atleast some are contributing ....some jst pass comments

@sluggo206

4 жыл бұрын

@@meenakshiprakash5177 I agree with all those, and thanks for the list. Latin America villages are similar. My concern is, I live in the US where many people say cities are bad and everybody should live in rural areas or suburbs/exurbs/towns and we should decentralize everything. And we have laws preventing cities from being as dense and walkable as Boston or Paris. They believe this is more sustainable, but it doesn't scale to hundreds of millions of people. All that land and per-capita resource use add up. Plus, most people would not follow your list: they would bring their high-consumption lifestyle to the village.

We have been more mindful of what we buy and reuse lately but I agree with you that sometimes you can only do what you can and have to work with your limitations and not feel guilty. We have a pool and enjoy staying home instead of travelling in a car to the beach etc but I have to buy chemicals for the pool and they are not zero waste, I buy some bottled items and I don't need thousands of bottles sitting empty in the cupboard I try to use some but not all. Our local bulk store is closed because of covid 19 so we have no choice right now but to buy packages. I saw a documentary on how recycling items end up in landfills in other countries so I'm worried about how my items end up in the Philippines from Canada.Love the videos. stay safe.

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Same here no zero waste cause of Covid. It’s always important to keep the big picture in mind. My husband went out to the diy store the other day and came back with loads of plastic! Recycling I know is terrible. Most just gets thrown on landfill. We all just do our best in a world that isn’t built for sustainability.

What a paradise... living simple, with no waste is the minimum act of respect for such Joy. And I agree with some milenar philosophies that say that we must start by changing 3 essencial aspects of our lives: feeding, phisical activity and sleeping. Gratitude! Have a Nice week.

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

I love that... minimum act of respect for such joy!

Beautiful as always! Thank you for sharing!

Such a lovely way to start the day! I also pull down my bedding and let the bed air out for at least 20 minutes before making the bed. I use beeswax paper and cotton covers in lieu of plastic wrap. I also use bar soap instead of using liquid soap in plastic containers. I use Mason jars and glass jars to store items in the fridge. Simple things, but it feels good.

i always look forward to your videos!

Wow Ireland is so beautiful. I love my morning hike and meditation.

You are a personal hero of mine, I just subscribed today! Thank you for the beautiful gifts that are these videos!

Your videos are always a pleasure to watch. So calming and serene xxx

Your videos are so peaceful. Thanks for them.

Love this video. You are helping us all change in small ways x

I am not particularly zero waste 😅 but .. I usually wake up at 5 : 30 am in the morning .. I need 6 hrs of sleep a day to keep me fresh through out. After waking up , I walk in my garden just to see the flowers bloom... Then I brush , wash my face , and do yoga for like 10 - 15 minutes... I have myopia so I have to take some vitamins for that and I have to do too many eye exersices in early morning.. Then I sit to study at 6: 15 am and I go on until 8 :30 am... Then I have to have a cup of tea , then my breakfast and again I sit to study 😂 at like 9 am to like 12 pm ..... My whole morning is literally focused on my study in this lockdown time because I have so much time to get everything done ! 😂😁

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Great morning routine you have!!!

I absolutely love how you can walk into nature. I have to drive about 20 to 25 minutes before I can reach any kind of natural forests.

This was the first ever video I saw from your channel. Thanks you for doing what you do

Lovely to watch, I am in bed battling eye shingles and covid 19 right now and I cant go out into the garden as i have to stay away from my family, so this was just what i needed x

@cecilyerker

4 жыл бұрын

I pray you get well soon with no lasting bad effects 🙏

@debweissler7808

4 жыл бұрын

Oh good gracious! Shingles are bad enough but add in the Coronavirus! You poor thing! Get well soon.

@creativelady7

4 жыл бұрын

I prayed for you to heal quickly and be whole in Jesus name. I empathize with you. Yes, her videos are calming and helpful!😊

@ExLibris-Alys

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you soon feel better 💐

@karareynolds772

4 жыл бұрын

Poor poor you, that must be very painful. Hope you heal very soon 💗

So peaceful! Love these videos!😊 Thank you❤️

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Annette! ❤️

Thank you ,I love your videos, they always inspire me to keep my life more simple.

Oh my! Such beautiful views of the countryside, forest and the ocean! So refreshing. Thank you for sharing!

This is just so calming :) Thank you for sharing your peaceful world ;-)

You were one of the very first people that introduced me to living thoughtfully, thank you

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! x

so calming, beautiful, and reaffirming : ) Love to you, and thank you!!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! xxx

I love this video🌱 So inspiring and motivating! Thank you for sharing💕

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! xxx

Thank you for allowing me to go with you this morning, it was beautiful. I'm sending warm loving hugs from Vermont! You are doing a great job!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mona! Love to you in Vermont!

As usual, you’ve posted yet another wonderful and relaxing video.

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks Amy x

Charming and calm...and of course inspiring as always. Thank you. 😊

I’ve just ordered my first stainless steel reusable razor 🪒 no more disposable plastic ones for me anymore ☺️

@angesoie

4 жыл бұрын

i love mine!

@user-ot1jo2mp3h

4 жыл бұрын

@@angesoieGillettes have new wooden razors (disposable), in packs of 3. Metal razors are great for nicking skin. Never liked them.

@elizamh5270

4 жыл бұрын

1 11 Oh really? That’s cool. I’ll have to see how I get on ☺️I’ve heard the steel ones take a while to get the hang of 🥴

@SetsuNanami97

4 жыл бұрын

I like my straight reusable razor, so good! Just need to be aware of the blade angle

@cecilyerker

4 жыл бұрын

Makeup Minion Not everyone can use an epilator, it can cause broken capillaries and ingrown hairs.

That was a truly inspirational video. The longer I travel on this journey the less I need and the happier I become. I could give up a lot more, my books, my piano and music, my weaving and spinning but these activities add a richness to my life and I love doing them. Thank you for these delightful posts every week it is so lovely to see other people on the same journey

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

It's all about the essentials! crafts and talents and hobbies are all that :-)

Love the concept of living simple. When you do, you will live well. I just find so much joy when I could live with the land. Love your channel.

I love 💕 where you live! That stream is so magical! Thanks for the tips!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! xxx

I appreciate your videos and they are inspiring me to stop racing to achieve my unattainable list of things to do in a day and slow down! THX!

Hello, i happen to found your videos, i feel this is so peaceful. Thank you so much!

Love that you use the natural water outside to wash 🧼 etc ❤

You’re the Best. For me listening to you it’s like a Zen Experience. I strive to be more like you. Thank you and Stay Safe

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks! I'm sure you are very zen too :-)

Such a Lovely video!You are amazing,So calm and serene

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You are amazing too x thanks for watching :-)

your videos are part of my self-care routine. so calming and inspiring. thank you

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

I'm very honoured to hear that :-)

You are just such a beautiful soul. Your videos are an absolute joy to watch!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend. You are a beautiful soul too 🤗

Thank you for these wonderfull images of the Irish countryside!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! x

Beautiful video , I agree it's about owning less .

I'm happier and healthier when I see your video. Thank you sister Niamh.

Excellent confirmation of some of my routine

Thank you for the ideas!

Thank you for sharing! Love the natural very beautiful and peaceful. ❤️❤️❤️

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! x

I just love how relaxing your videos are

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear you say that!

Simple... stunning.... sustainable.... love it!

I LOVE your videos, so peaceful and inspiring!! Thank you 💚

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

For me this is a process. I am mindful of what I use and how much. Loved your comment on completely using up what we have.💕

ah!! The scenery is beautiful and the routine so simple but restful and although it is simple it is still complete . I loved how you hung your sponge and toothbrush on the tree .....I LOVE trees and that made me smile a huge smile......thank you!!!

This is so lovely as always. Thank you for your efforts

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Awh thanks! Thank you for watching my friend x

Your routine looks so perfect to me. Very inspiring ☺️

Once again, a beautiful video! I was just so surprised it finished so quickly! I also don't make my bed 1st thing in the morning, but I still like to have it done. I'm also in process of using tea instead of coffee and using what grows in our garden as much as possible, instead of going often to the store. At the moment I still have some products to use, but I plan to make my own when they are over. I'm still looking for a good natural sun protection to apply to my babies's skin and also anti-ticks and anti-mosquitos

So soothing...

every sunday I love to watch your new video while having breakfast 💗 makes me feel so peaceful

Thank you for sharin your beautiful videos.you are one of my inspirations in my journey.

Beautiful natural serene video.

Such a pleasure to watch. Beautifully filmed, calming, and thoughtful. I always love spending some quality internet time with fellow simplists. Thank you for sharing.

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks! your words are very kind and thoughtful x

Wonderful as always.♥️ This is the way to live for yourself and the planet. Our seeking of more, more, more, is a perpetual chase for things we don’t need and that won’t truly nourish us. thank you so much, your videos are medicine to me.♥️

wow you really know how to calm a person nerve's down Liam, beautiful as always, love u so

I love your videos, such a positive and beautiful way to live

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Theresa x

I learn so much from you, you are great, thanks 🤗

Very relaxing, thanks Niamh 🌸

A very relaxing start to the day 💐

Wonderful so great you live so close to stream we live 40 mins away from clean water which we collect and has helped so much with our health . It’s great also To see you taking on board new suggestions. I am so inspired by the way you live especially the garden . It’s amazing that Ireland is so charming inspite of being a little chilly like England where we live.

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes a little chilly indeed but pretty because of the rain! :-)

Thank you for the tips...I will rethink some of my routines. I like package free. The wild flowers are beautiful, especially the foxglove ...just lovely. That sweet little bee agrees.. 😊🐝.

@karareynolds772

4 жыл бұрын

Wild flowers are the best 💗

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Aren’t the bees the best of all friends! 🐝 💜

I get excited when my notifications alerts me you’ve posted a new video. I swear I learn something new each time!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks Tina... really glad to hear that... sometimes I think I am repeating the same thing!

100 % relate to this video especially the bit about water waste if you wash all those important places you're clean ❤️

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

So true! I think we over clean ourselves nowadays 😂💜

@deborahmeyers7839

4 жыл бұрын

@@FairylandCottage yes we do and get dry itchy skin ❤️

Thank you so much for sharing part of your live. Namaste

You always make the simplest foods look delectable.

I love your channel!!

SOOOO PEACEFUL!! Beautiful start to a lovely day! :) Thanks for sharing! :) I returned a noisy "green" mower and weed cutter for a SCYTHE from New Scythe Revolution! :) No more charging batteries, or messing with gas and oil - if you have a regular mower. SO EXCITED!! :) Also, using candles at night vs electric...love that gorgeous golden glow! :) Thank you for always inspiring me!! Your friend in Pennsylvania - Gina Louise :) xo

@GLRDesignsdotcom

4 жыл бұрын

Oooops...that was One Scythe Revolution!! :)

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Ah hi Gina Louise! Thanks so much!! I love that! We got one recently and it didn’t mow the lawn and we learnt that it doesn’t like going on a slope!! Haha! Happy mowing though and thanks for your valuable view!

@GLRDesignsdotcom

4 жыл бұрын

@@FairylandCottage Hi Dear! :) Sounds like you might need a ditch blade (?)...I'm still learning! :) And also found out that they cut better with dew on the grass...so early morning seems like best time. I was out today and just LOVE my scythe!! :) So peaceful...and a nice workout! ;) And when I'm sharpening that long blade I feel "bigger and badder"...all 5' of me...LOL!! ;) :) Lovely evening to you!! xo

Oooo I like the scrubber that holds the soap inside ❤️ Your videos are so peaceful and remind me to stay connected with nature 🥰 Thank you for sharing ☺️

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

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Can’t have enough from your videos Plz upload more because I just love your videos

Inspiring as always Niamh, thank you. I've really reduced all my bathroom products down to simple essentials, and it's all I need. It feels quite liberating! Like you, I always air my bed, and then start my day out in the garden with my dogs for some fresh air before breakfast. I've been enjoying a much slower pace of life during lockdown here in Scotland, so I'm hoping I can keep to it once things start to get back to 'normal'.

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Isn’t it so liberating Jacqui!

A lovely little coin plant spotted near your oatmeal. One of my favorites . A sweet and calming vlog to share, thank you from Chicago.

Your videos always soothe me. Thank you! 🌿🍵

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear 🌱🍀

Starting my morning with your video. I have been turning off the news recently and turning on peaceful videos such as this. I spent so much time in my life collecting things, furniture and possessions and “stuff” and now I’m happy to start minimizing my things and surroundings in order to achieve a simpler, more peaceful life. Keep inspiring, dear. I look forward to following you.

What a beautiful post... does my heart good.... but I look forward to my warm shower in the morning... I work really hard and that is my treat....I would not be happy without it....I know my aging body appreciates it.... But you have this sense of balance, from the moment you hang the lantern to the stream water flowing.... very beautiful.... thank you....

the ideal life! a huge believer in reducing waste and being more sustainable! I wish there were more ways to get people to care about this stuff but I guess we can do our part! Thank you for making these videos - they inspire!

Hi Niamh. It is a simple morning routine... I love it so much! ❤️

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicoleta! Simple is best 😊

Lovely and relaxing. A splendid way for living a peaceful life while so much turmoil surrounds us. Love your videos!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan...I'm glad you love them!

Love this x I have stopped dying my hair back to normal colour no make up using products up along with staying local for walks not taking car out unless it’s work x

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

This lockdown has had its advantages eh!

This was a lovely video. Very calming. In the past few years we have regrowing many of our vegetable scraps or making soups with them and composting. We save our dish water in a tub to water our outdoor plants and we also save some rain water. We mow high to preserve the moisture in the grass. We flush the toilet only when needed and only bath every other day saving the bath water. We’re trying to use less packaging though we are finding that very difficult in our area. Baby steps but I’m loving getting ideas from you. Thank you so much. 🦋

I really love your channel! It is so inspiring! And it is a really nice way to remember Ireland, country where I lived for more than a decade! I am really grateful for that! I reduce my waste by doing my own products!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I love these videos I am learning so much. Thank you .

@FairylandCottage

3 жыл бұрын

Ah delighted to hear my dear

I look forward to "KZread Sunday" every week with your lovely videos. One practice I've adopted from Ayurveda is abhiyanga, the practice of self oiling. Living in western Canada, this is a lovely way to protect your skin without all the added scents and preservatives in commercial moisturizers. I use sweet almond or avocado oil but will look into more locally grown oils when my current supply runs out. Have a great week!

@FairylandCottage

4 жыл бұрын

My favourite yet I don’t do it enough! My mum thought me cause her Ayurvedic doctor told her to do daily. Did you know you can also do the nasal oil pulling ( it sure of the correct name ) suppose to be amazing!

FINALLY someone says that it's not so hygienic to make the bed first thing in the morning. This is so important!!! you're such an inspiration 💛