Frugal Living DITL Country Breakfast, Hummingbirds, Fire Wood, and Crockpot Orange Chicken!

[@GretchenBostrom]

Wow! That was a lot of wood! Great job stacking it all, Paul. The orange chicken looked delicious! I so agree about sitting down at the table to eat. It makes it very special when you do so and it is a nice time where you can just relax, focus on your meal, have a conversation if eating w/ others, and unplug. Dressing up the table too can be fun. It just makes it that little extra special.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So true! I love a well set table!

[@lorrainedavidson1394]

Hi pretty girl Dixie. That wood pile is a work of art well done Paul.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Paul says thank you so much! Thanks for being here and watching the video!

[@Sheila-ru1iu]

My mama always told us kids that the wood keeps you warm twice - once when you stack it and once when you burn it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Very true Sheila lol!

[@deedeesmith3073]

The chicken looks great ! I use crock pot or outside grill all summer it’s so hot where I live😎. I really enjoy this type video because sometimes I learn a new way to save or sometimes it just validates other people live this way and we are in a little club.🥰

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I love that! We are really all together in a little club! Thank you for watching!

[@kellihammond4956]

Interesting he said chipmunk hotel...lol....we have a chipmunk in our wood pile at our cabin. I didnt realize it was a common thing. We love to watch her scurry around. Cute lol chipmunk

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Guess it is common lol! Have a great weekend!

[@veronicaboydwash3265]

My family live in other cities,in the U.S,and overseas, but we talk about it alot,we all sit down at the dinner table and eat there whither there is one family member or more family members, we are eating at a table.its a family thing we were made to do and taught to do, we really enjoy family time when we all are at the dinner table together,because most of my sisters,and brother have to travel a distance to be with our mother .

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I agree...we sit at the table! It's great to be at the table when family is all together! Thanks for sharing!

[@melindabanning7707]

Congratulations Diane!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching!

[@libraryminnie7674]

Look! It’s a giant Jenga game!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

It truly is!! LOL!

[@DarcieGlam]

Reminds me of the time when I was a kid that my mom ordered sawdust for the horse stalls. Smallest order was "4 cords" so my mom said okay, not knowing how much that was. They dropped it off in front of the barn by the trap door that stores the sawdust. We came home from school and saw this MOUNTAIN of sawdust! We spent that whole summer shoveling it into the barn :-)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh my! That’s a lot of sawdust! Thanks for watching!

[@stephaniesanchez7321]

I love that you have a regular fireplace. My grandma installed a gas fireplace for her home years ago and one Christmas upgraded mine. She told me back in the "olden days" ash in the fireplace was such a mess and getting the soot cleaned was a chore. Gas fireplace was welcomed by her and my grandpa in their older age. They were able to enjoy the fire with the turn of a key and no clean up. after years of having mine I do feel sad not having a natural one. We do makeup w/our own fire pit outside and being in Southern California by the beach we dont have brutal winters so we enjoy it pretty much all year. Ugh, nothing compares to the smell and the crackling though of the stoves or fireplaces huh?

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Stephanie we do love our fireplace! It is a bit of work initially LOL but it’s so worth it come the cold-weather!

[@dianewielepski3638]

Emmy, I have that same air fryer ( 7qt size) and I love it! I make a whole (6 Lb chicken ) in it every week to have on hand to use with our 2 doggies’ food and for a quick add on for us. We even use it as our toaster LoL

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

YES!! It's the best model ever!! Love ours too!

[@rosydantecox758]

I love that your husband helps you to cook, mine hates cooking lol , the planner was a great gift congratulations to the winner :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

He pretends he doesn't know how but he's actually a really good cook lol! Thanks for watching!

[@sarahjamieson-bas6156]

Love your videos with bit of this and bit of that! Nice to see guest appearances by Paul and Dixie!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I love when Paul and Dixie make appearances too! Thanks so much for watching!

[@maryraybon2305]

Great video!! That was a lot of wood. That orange chicken looked so yummy, thank you for sharing the recipe. Congratulations to the winner Diane! Take care and stay safe.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much for watching! You take care and be safe as well!

[@karenrogers6149]

WOW that is a ton of wood!!! And the recipe looks amazing! Congratulations to Diane!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Ugh! This year was a tremendous amount. The guy tried to bless us by giving us extra but it was a LOT of work lol.

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Hi. The recipe looks so good. Gotta try. Thanks. Good job on all that wood. I noticed the wood is not stacked directly on the ground. What was the wood piled on to? And why not directly onto the ground? Thanks. Great vid.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We pile the wood on pallets actually! It keeps the air circulating under the wood so the bottom layer doesn't rot. Thanks so much for your kind words Barbara!

[@barbaracarbone4658]

@@FrugalMoneySaver Thanks for your response😀✌

[@Alittlelady83]

Emmy and Paul you are awesome!! Rays of sunshine!! Love your channel

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks so much Elaine! Thanks for being here!

[@lisahaffner3337]

That’s a lot of work. I have a dishwasher and it runs twice a day. I have to start cutting back when our hydro prices increase. Our government lowered our hydro rates until the end of October. I’ve been taking advantage of the lower rates and doing laundry and using the dryer. I will go back to hanging clothes on drying racks

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes it is a lot of work but it's a great source of heat for us during the winter! Thanks for watching Lisa!

[@Spot4art]

Been there done that with the wood. It was our only heat for 40 yrs. now we are late 60’s and have a Split system for heat/AC and use wood back up only. We are in the Northeast. It is nice to know if we lose electricity we can heat and cook! Love your videos.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! Yeah it works for us right now with the wood. Thanks for watching!

[@christinapuleo5527]

Wow! That’s a lot of wood! Paul stacked it really good. I love your dog Dixie! She’s so cute! ❤️ We have a dog named Dixie too, she’s a black lab/mix rescue from Tennessee. We call her Dixie Doodle! 😄

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

DixieBelle Is a rescue from a North Carolina kll shelter. She is our biggest blessing! Thank you so much for watching!

[@colga100]

Just discovered your videos recently and love listening to you, you have such sweet lovely energy and I love how you and Paul are such a good team.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

What a kind thing to say! Thank you so very much for watching!

[@GreatGrannyFreeBird]

congratulations Diane Smith! also, The orange chicken looks fabulous. Congratulations on your chipmunk heaven. LOL but seriously, very wise investment I think.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes for us the wood really works. Heck of a lot of work but we will appreciate it come November through March!

[@christineklemp7852]

That was so fun - watching the video and then the giveaway! Wow that orange chicken looks spectacular and so easy! I love that the ingredients are something that I already have on hand. Thank you for sharing with your fan club here!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

You are so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@meluvs2read]

Oh how this farm girl misses splitting and stacking firewood in the woodshed. I live in town now and can't have a wood stove.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Definitely a lot of work but so worth it. Thank you so much for watching!

[@marjlass6722]

Such a delightful video! The crockpot orange chicken looks delicious, especially after piling all that wood.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much for saying so! Yes the orange chicken was delicious! Thanks for watching!

[@marykelly4680]

Love the hummingbird food recipe.I’m going to try that for next spring 😃

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh please try it the birds love it! Thanks so much for watching Mary!

[@cindye2423]

Lol I’d come help you stack wood that would be such an awesome workout!!!!!👍 I live on the very opposite side of the state...on the shores of Lake Erie 🌊 but I’m very familiar with your side of the state! 20 years ago I worked in Stormville ny!!! I stayed in Peekskill & Pawling....I bet you can guess what I do for a living!!!! 🤔

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh my gosh small world! That is so funny! We would of been neighbors! LOVE Stormville!

[@robinmeier6048]

That looks great!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks Robin!

[@donnaallison7462]

Great recipe Emmy & Paul!!!! That's a lot of wood.But you'll both stay toasty warm this winter.Congratulation Diane Smith!!!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes it is a heck of a lot of wood LOL

[@carolyneastman6095]

Congrats to Diane.....how nice!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindawarren3647]

what a lovely video! I love you guys, always so happy and thankful. God bless you both and keep the videos rolling! Life can be as simple or as complicated as you make it and I choose the simple life! If you have a thankful heart life is so much better. Loved to see the humming birds, we in the uk never get to see them, so that was a special treat.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! What a lovely comment you left! Made my day!

[@maureenwilliams4683]

Congratulations Diane

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching!

[@pjl2963]

I always get so many ideas from you! The home fries look so crispy and delicious! Loved watching the hummingbirds, too : )

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yes they are our a little precious friends! We love watching them! Have a blessed weekend

[@cathyjackson8021]

Great video!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@karenschutte2856]

Hi Emmy and Paul. Excellent video! It is so wonderful to see how you both work together. Hoping the snow this winter matches your woodpile that you both worked so hard to stack up. It's ok to share the snow with your neighbors to the south. My area really got cheated last winter so hopefully we will get alot of snow this time around. Also, congrats to Diane!!! God Bless and have a great week (and try not to work so hard this week - you both deserve a break.)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much Karen! No! We don’t want any snow LOL. We’re hoping for a very mild winter. I promise if we get snow I’ll have send it right down to you. Have a blessed weekend!

[@juliemoore6957]

That is a ton of wood!

[@dorisdoris2633]

New to the channel. And back watching, loving it. From the UK... How lovely to have hummingbirds. Xx

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So happy to have you back! Thanks so much for being here!

[@mairee1554]

Wow, that is quite a pile of wood! Your orange chicken looks delicious. I am a fairly new subscriber and am loving your channel! You have already become one of my favorites! ~Janet~ 🌼

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much! So happy you are here!

[@SissyKay]

Hi Emmy,, loved this video. That was some giant chipmunk hotel! lol Wow! I'm going to make that hummingbird mix and hang it outside my kitchen window. I don't have a dishwasher either. I had a full sized portable one for awhile but it just got in the way and I really don't have a lot of dishes so I sold it to a couple for their elderly mom whose portable DW had croaked. That chicken crockpot dish looks so good. I must try. Your pup came out to snoopervise the "hotel" construction. haha Have a great day. ((safe distance hugs!)..and congrats Diane on winning the planner!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hey my friend! Thanks so much for enjoying our video. Lot going on this past week here. It’s Sunday now and I’m on the couch vegging LOL. Thanks as always for all your support! Big hug back!

[@gaildoyon4082]

Great video as always! Chicken recipe looks really good. Congratulations to Diane!That planner looks fantastic. God bless!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

God bless you too Gail! The chicken was awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@bernieozzie7480]

After watching I make the observation that blue might be your fav colour. Mine too I love your utensils. Always wanted a wood fireplace but just not the place for one in a subtropical climate ☹.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Actually yellow is my favorite color but I like the turquoise for the kitchen. Oh how nice the subtropical climate I’ll be thinking about that in January and February LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@Sarah_Grant]

Was Paul an Engineer? Lol. He's very deliberate in his chopping and all his ways of doing things here.....😀

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

He is very meticulous! You should see him pack the car for a trip lol! Thanks for watching!

[@leannethompson9693]

Your chicken dish looked very yummy. I will have to give it a try.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh it was really good! Thanks so much for watching!

[@bunnylover6481]

A lot of work with the wood. Great job! Hi Dixie. She's so cute! I just discovered your channel and subscribed, so I'll be binge watching.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh thanks so much Cindy! So great to have you here!

[@debbielee4951]

I just found your channel love it.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Welcome Debbie! Thanks so much for being here!

[@emilyrogers3271]

The orange chicken veggies crockpot recipe looked good.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Yup, that one was a keeper! Great meal!

[@aprilstiek7430]

Congrats Diane!!! :)

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thanks for watching!

[@greentea2451]

Can't wait to try the recipe!!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Hope you like it! We really enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@laetitialogan2002]

I dont envy Paul doing all that timber..

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

The good news is it’s done LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@jennrodriguez4845]

I just love your videos😍 thank you for all the great ideas and encouragement❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much!! That makes us so happy!!

[@debbievonklock5504]

I so enjoyed your video. Got some good ideas for the air fryer.😍🙏

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@barbnauman705]

Such a great video, Emmy and Paul! I love your energy and zest for life. You are so encouraging, and during this awful political season, combined with the virus, your videos are so welcomed and needed! Congrats on getting all of the wood stacked! What a big job!! When will it start to get cold enough to need the wood? I know you get the colder weather sooner than we do here in the center of the country. Your chicken looked delish-Im wondering if the meat could marinate in the sauce in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before cooking it? What do you think? Love that you feed the birds! They’re so precious! And congrats to Diane! Blessings to you both!

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We can get frost here as early as mid September. UGH lol! I'm not sure about marinating the chicken honestly... Blessing to you as well!

[@jeannel1065]

Yum, those are some tasty looking meals. I’m with you on a big cut to the amount of soy sauce. That is a lot of wood and I hope it will keep you warm all winter. Hard for me to make plans for winter, but glad you’re thinking ahead. It’s 106 degrees in SE Washington right now (109 yesterday🥵).

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Wow that is some hot weather! We are hoping for a very mild winter. Thank you so much for watching and have a blessed weekend!

[@Talkinglife]

Interesting

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you

[@LSantiago65]

I just subscribe to your channel. You’re such a nice lady❤️

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Oh thank you! So happy you subscribed! Welcome!

[@jenniferward9753]

Hello, new to your channel, really enjoying you both :) especially during this time 💜

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Welcome Jennifer! So happy to have you here!

[@amystiles3284]

New subscriber 🤗 Great video and we can’t wait to try that chicken recipe.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Thank you so much for watching! The chicken recipe is delicious

[@lindawilson8434]

Do you use only wood? How much is a cord where you live Thank you We use a wood stove in our family room but also use oil

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

We heat with wood and oil. Our downstairs which is the kitchen, living room, 1/2 bath, and my computer/work room is heated with wood and oil as a backup. Upstairs is oil. Thanks for watching!

[@melissahuffman8717]

How much does a chord of wood cost in New York? I live in Alabama.

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

Melissa we paid $225 a cord.

[@kakelinga]

What brand air fryer do you have? I am really dropping hints to get one for Christmas or maybe if we get another stimulus. lol

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I have the 7 quart PowerXL. Thanks for watching!

[@Dana-ml7sy]

What Air fryer do you use?

[@FrugalMoneySaver]

I have the PowerXL 7 quart! Love love love it!!