HOW WE CELEBRATE HAVDALAH CEREMONY IN OUR ORTHODOX JEWISH HOME | AFTER SHABBAT PREP | FRUM IT UP

[@frumitup]

I am so excited to share with you how we celebrate havdalah ceremony in our Orthodox Jewish family home! From the Havdalah prep through the blessings and prayers all the way to cleaning the house after shabbat with our shabbat prep routine! I Am curious: what do you do after shabbat? What does your after shabbat or Saturday night look like? Do you do Havdalah? If so are we doing it the same way? and do you clean your house after shabbat? I would love to know! Sending you much love as usual from my heart and family to yours! Sara Malka

[@channarubin8267]

On Saturday evening at 19 o clock- we learn Thora and Chassidut on zoom with our rebbe- so i hurry to make sure, there is no big mess in the background everyone will see :D oh and the left over oily stuff- i give in the toilett and put clorix afterwards to clean the toilett- for me it is the best method. For the pott if its hard to clean i can do soap ,salt and water and heat it up- so it is cleand nearly on its self (soory for my english..hope you understand?)

[@channarubin8267]

you asked for favorite cleaners- i found out, that the very best cleaners i can find in small turkish or marrocan shops- they smell much better and they clean much better than "normal german" ones- perhaps in your country ,there are this small shops too- check it, maybe you will be happy with those cleaners as i am ,since i found - they save so much work!

[@frumitup]

@@channarubin8267 hi Channa! Thank you for your answer and yes: I understand you 100%!! You are doing awesome!! Your evening seems filled with a continuity of spirituality from Shabbat: it’s beautiful! Thank you for the tips for the oil and crockpot: I’ll give them a try! Shavua tov my friend!

[@Ruth2023Seth]

@frum it up With your dishes a prewash before you place your dishes in the dishwasher, that is a good ideal it will keep your dishwasher running another few more years. You don't want food particles messing up your dishwasher, that would not be good, so you keep doing what you're doing that's what i would do. Remember me i am the one who would love to join your family in Shabbat. Many blessing be upon you and your family. 💞 ~Shalom Aleichem!~💞 6.16.2022

[@itaobyrneokeeffe7908]

Hi for the crockpot and other dishes I put bread soda and boiling water into them ,and as you do I soak over night.

[@erichfeit7779]

My dearest wife Louise was a very righteous person. A wonderful wife and mother. She passed away more than 2 years ago from lung fibrosis. We were married 37 years. I now live alone and watch your channel to get tips on housework. Shavua Tov 😊 Erich from New Zealand

[@teresitaromero4325]

I like the duality. The woman starts Shabbat and the man ends it. Beautiful

[@e.o752]

As an atheist watching your content I am inspired by the amount of love, care, and consideration you put toward each aspect of your life! It’s extremely admirable and I really hope you keep sharing your amazing homemaking powers.

[@annerussell]

Same. While I don’t really care if there is a higher power, I’m fascinated by the rituals and the effort put into following them. Keep up the great work with the content!!

[@judithbutler9695]

You are the greatest teacher ever, with the most musical voice. I love the honor of your traditions.

[@frumitup]

Awwwww you are so sweet and amazing: thank you so so so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@kristendunn8330]

Sarah, may I say how valuable your videos are to me? I am not Jewish, but Christian - and your videos inform my faith even more. The Jewish celebrations and traditions illuminate the character and graciousness of God in such a beautiful way. That is something that I think is missing from a lot of non-orthodox religious practices, the daily, weekly, and seasonal habits and rhythms that physically slow us down and remind us of who God is and what He has done for His beloved children ❤️🙏

[@tehilash7292]

I am 50 yrs old. This is the first time I see Havdalah. Thank you❤

[@frumitup]

I am so happy you could see it for the 1st time with us ❤️❤️ May it be the 1st of many times you see an Havdallah celebration 🎉

[@lyn4525]

I am not sure how I ended up on your channel. I’m not Jewish, and I don’t know very much about Judaism beyond the basics we learned in school about all the major world religions. But I’m currently quite sick and there’s something very soothing about watching your family practice religion. And I’m learning a lot, it’s amazing that the internet has given us all the ability to learn so much about other people’s cultures and religions. I hope you have a great day!

[@frumitup]

Aww I hope you feel bette soon Lyn❤️ and thank you for being here with such an open mind 🥰🥰🥰

[@AbigailBatyah]

I am new to Jewish customs and am working towards conversion so this was very much a blessing for me. Thank you for sharing it.

[@dahjaj3041]

I pray the Lord blesses me with a prayerful household such as yours. So beautiful and genuine ❤️❤️

[@frumitup]

awwww thank you so much Dahja 😊 thank you for being here!

[@tracywaring3769]

Such a beautiful thing to say and hope for x

[@cheripickrell4090]

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[@anthonyderosa7730]

Keep Gods commandments and he promised you he will.

[@Tala_Masca]

Hi, I love how you always end with a positive affirmation for the viewers. Thank you.

[@frumitup]

Thank you Miriam❤️❤️❤️

[@croitoriafaraformule]

Not jewish but mesmerised by how you do everything by yourself and also follow the spiritual path. Congratulations!

[@frumitup]

thank you so much Lorelei :)

[@laurawood8145]

It's really smart to not put a lot of messy things down your drains disposal or not.I also like the silverware grouped the way you do, it's easier to put away.Boy you do all this and you're a Dr!!!!Respect and admiration!!!!

[@Jewgirl369]

Recently I began following you and I have learned SOOOO MUCH! I am alone with no family so keeping Shabbat and subsequent Havdalah at times can be a bit lonely, but watching you and your beautiful family brings light to my soul! Thank you from my heart! I am striving to live a more FRUM life and you have helped me in my quest. I have emailed you a few times with no response, but I understand you are very busy! Is there a better way to contact you? Thank you again. (Btw...my 1st name is Annie 🙂).♥️🇺🇲🇮🇱🇨🇦♥️

[@frumitup]

Hello my friend:)I am so happy you are enjoying the content:) If you email me at [e-mail] I will be able to follow-up with you I hope it helps! Sara Malka

[@gwendolynkrupa8892]

Thank you. We have an electric menorah and turn it off at sunset. Sometimes we have a glass of juice or wine. I always am thankful for Shabbat each week.

[@gabrielascialom3340]

Your family is blessed with an Eshet Jayil like you !!

[@frumitup]

Awww thank you Gabriela ❤️❤️❤️

[@itisbecauseiwanttooooo3877]

I hear a sefardi accent when your husband recites the Berachot! Love to see fellow Sefardi Jews, although I am not Orthodox I still love seeing our customs :)

[@moniquejohnson3855]

As a black woman who’s Christian I am very happy to see this it’s intriguing!

[@ND-nx1nt]

Sara, the" I love u" message on rhe Shabbat is soo sweet. 😭 Watching your videos has inspired me to keep my hand on everything. Thank you Sara!

[@frumitup]

thank YOU for being here:)

[@MadamGlitch]

The melodious ways that the text from your holy books is said is always calming to me

[@erbearthgarden3658]

Shavua Tov. ❤ As someone going through conversion, your videos give a beautiful insight.

[@ginabuckleyotoole]

I’m Catholic, so maybe things are different by custom - but my husband and three kids do the dishes/clean-up when I cook. My husband says “ the cook rests” - my dad did this for my mom too , as did my father in-law for my mother in-law (maybe it’s a cultural Irish thing, but I’m here for it :). This goes for when he cooks - then I’m on dish detail - our son takes care of the garbage, our two daughters are either on kitchen/dining room cleanup or pots and pans. One thing we do have in common is that dishes get thoroughly rinsed before they go into the dishwasher - I’ve heard it’s unnecessary, but I like spotless dishes!

[@JordansBnB]

This is so cool and beautiful to watch! Thank you for filming it! Jewish customs and rituals are truly stunning! I'm completely unfamiliar with all of it but I can tell that I'm watching something very special.

[@frumitup]

Thank you so much Jordan!

[@JordansBnB]

@@frumitup I think you have done a fantastic job representing Jewish women. I can't say that I've had any interest in learning about Jewish life until coming across your channel. Now I really enjoy it and am amazed by everything you manage to do, every single day! It's very inspiring to women of any background. Your community should be extremely proud of what you're doing!

[@sheilagadde5975]

You are the hardest working Mom I know. Blessings...

[@golfergirl8123]

Reynold's has a crock pot liner. You may have heard of it by now. Easy clean up, remove the liner and rinse the pot. I place the line in a ziplock to keep it from spilling out in the trash can. Love your channel!

[@jeniphirtaylor-mcintire81]

What a beautiful ceremony to remind the family to carry the spirit of your observant day throughout the more mundane routines of the rest of the week! I love that you shared it with us. You are not alone, Sara!

[@joycebaker3798]

Shavua Tov! I love your videos. I always feel so happy and peaceful by the end. How could anyone not watch to the very end?

[@frumitup]

🥹🥹🥹🥹thank you Joyce ❤️❤️❤️

[@joannepazara3791]

Sooo organized ! Ownership of an extraordinary amount of dishes and pots and silverware etc etc. Yet no clutter ! I feel like a complete slacker next to you and I am. It's like you have a PhD in organization. And work ethic. I've always thought the kosher way of life is full of a million rules and laws, big and small btw I love your soothing voice !

[@frumitup]

noooo JoAnne, you are not a slacker at all! you are perfect the way you are! i am sure you are 10000 times better than me in 100000 of things! i am here if you want tips ! xoxox you are AMAZING do not forget this!

[@TheRabidWolverine]

Easiest way with the crock pot, get Crock-Pot liners. In my country they're known as slow cooker liners. You can cook the sauce in the crock pot by putting the liner in first then do your recipes as usual. Comes out perfect every time. And the cleanup is super easy. You just pick up the bag and put it in the Ziploc and then throw it out easy peasy. I hope this helps you. 🕊️

[@dorothyarida4073]

I love learning from you. A lot of what you teach my own family has done for generations. From checking veggies and fruits for bugs. To cleaning the whole kitchen every night after dinner. My family also taught all of us to watch for blood spots in eggs as they are not good to eat. Though I am not sure how it came to us through the generations. I was taught to sweep and mop my floors every day, as a reminder of how the Most High has blessed me and my family. The clean smell of Lysol pine is a favorite in my home. Thank you for all you teach, it brings back so many memories from my childhood and strengthens my validation on how I keep my home. Peace to you and your family.

[@Holasoykarla]

I am no longer religious but I am a fan of learning about other beliefs. I can see what a beautiful time Shabbat is for your family and it warms my heart to see your girls enjoying the tradition with you.

[@martinelanglois3158]

J'apprends toujours de nouvelles choses. Merci. Je ne savais pas qu'il y a une célébration après shabbat. Très intéressant et émouvant. Shavua tov! 🙂

[@pattybarger2198]

Have a good week, thank you for all your Sephardic tips. I am learning so much by you and your loving family.

[@yinyanboom7673]

Shavua Tov!! I love watching your videos! I'm in the process of conversion and I love watching every kind of informative video about Judaism, it makes me love G-d so much and I'm so excited about following the Torah and commandments, and so happy to find your channel and be able to know the differences between Ashkenazim and Sephardic Jews!! Thank you so much for your videos!! Greetings from Argentina!!

[@patriciafrancis9134]

You can try croc pot liners They were a game-changer for me. I'm not Jewish but Your traditions are some of the most beautiful in the world. You bring two of what I feel are the most important values in life spirituality and family into your home weekly. I grew up Russian Orthodox and had an Orthodox Jewish best friend. Our entire neighborhood was Roman Catholic and the two of us were the outcasts. We made the most of this by me going to Hebrew school with her and her coming to my Sunday school, We learned about each other. We shared out Holidays and special coming of age celebrations together. By college, we had both found different paths. I'm now in my mid-sixties but I still, incorporate some of the traditions I learned in my cooking. Your KZbin channel brings back wonderful memories.

[@frumitup]

Hi Patricia thank you so much for your comments just reading your story with your Jewish friends I could feel the love that you had for each other which is absolutely beautiful I feel blessed and humbled that my videos could bring back beautiful memories :) please let me know what you would like to see next so I can cater my videos to your needs and perhaps bring back even more beautiful memories :) wishing you a blessed day sweet Patricia

[@alexandra_sa_lazer]

Thanks to your daughter for the napkin folding ideas 💕

[@frumitup]

You are so welcome!

[@andsoitgoes1142]

Your laugh makes me smile.

[@raptureready519]

The pouring of wine reminds me of King David's words in Psalm 23 - my cup overflows! Great is the faithfulness of God!

[@frumitup]

Hello my friend! How right you are: it’s a beautiful analogy that i will share with my family this after shabbat havdalah❤️ Thank you for that! And thank you to bring meaningfulness and endless love to our conversations. Stay safe and blessed Shabbat shalom my friend ❤️

[@raptureready519]

@@frumitupShabbat Shalom to you too Sara!

[@frumitup]

@@raptureready519 thank you so much❤️❤️❤️

[@kimberlya9591]

You are so blessed to have a husband who leads the family in prayers and traditions. And your husband is very blessed to have a wife who does everything else. 😉 The greatest benefactors are your children. ❤️Thank you for all your videos. I’ve learned so much.

[@raeperonneau4941]

Shavua Tov! The way you load the dishwasher is a thing of beauty.

[@lindaigwe2060]

Your videos are so informative. Thank you so much for being kind enough to share something reasonable on KZbin. 👏👏👏✔️😁 I always love ot

[@lindaigwe2060]

I really do

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

I’m new to your channel, just joining today & just love your joyful homemaking skills. My Jewish roots were hidden from me (Holocaust) until I discovered them later in life, so I feel a bit alienated from the customs and traditions at this point. It’s a interesting story how I came to discover “the big secret” that my family always said I would find out. I never gave it much thought growing up. Conservative by nature, I do like to frum it up in my own way as I’m on a new journey in my faith. You are providing a lot of inspiration. Thank you.

[@judith-josefinamartin5706]

SHAVUA TOV MY DEAR SARAH !!!YES I LOVED VERY MUCH YOUR VIDEO,ALL YOUR CUSTOM IN THE PROCESS OF HAVDALA,SADLY,I CAN'T DO ALL THESE,FOR I'M MARRIED WITH A NON JEWISH MAN,AND BECAUSE I WAS ROSE UP AS A CHRISTIAN,BECAUSE OUR(MINE AND MY SISTER'S)MOM NEVER TOUGHT US ABOUT THE MEANING OF BEING JEWISH,(BECAUSE OF THE HOLOCAUST SHE LEFT HER BELIEF)AND MY HEART IS BROKEN BECAUSE OF THIS,AND ONLY FROM A SHORT TIME I BEGUN TO LEARN ABOUT OUR HERITAGE, BOTH MY SISTER AND ME,SHE LIVES NOW IN ISRAEL BARUCH HASHEM, AND WITH HER HELP ,SLOWLY I LEARN WHAT I HAVE TO DO,BUT SO MANY THINGS I CAN'T APPLY BECAUSE OF MY HUSBAND WHO IS NOT ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO RELIGIONS,SO I DO MY BEST IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, PRAYING TO HASHEM TO HELP ME AND MY 2 SONS!SO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING YOU SHARE WITH US,I HAVE SO MUCH TO LEARN,AND YOUR VIDEOS ARE VERY HELPFUL TO ME,TODA RABA SWEET SARAH!AND AS ALWAYS, MAY HASHEM BLESS YOU AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES, EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIVES,AMEN ve AMEN!!!💖💗✡🕎💖💗

[@truecynic1270]

How wonderful that you, too, rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. I thought I was the only one who did it but it makes common sense to me! I recall, however, listening? hearing? a silly advertisement which stated " if you leave particles on the plates, your detergent will have to work harder" and THAT not only made me laugh but made me HOPE most people wouldn't fall for such a line. How absolutely goofy but that line honestly had me thinking for a few minutes!!!! 😂😂😂

[@trudibrown4152]

Shavua Tov!

[@johnnycohen3244]

I love seeing your family😊 I feel I am with you: like a virtual family👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Please do more of these video!

[@frumitup]

Thank you so much!

[@tamararutland-mills9530]

Yes, you are like a Jewish mama to us.

[@sharonf106]

I'm not Jewish, but love learning about other cultures. I love your traditions and your dedication to your beliefs! I love that finally found someone who washes & separates silverware the same way I do! I don't like using a dishwasher (washing dishes & ironing are two jobs I enjoy because you can let your mind go free and not think about anything else... very calming) and prefer to wash dishes by hand. I always sort the silverware; it's easier to put away! Have a good week!

[@user-tl5cd6ms2o]

As a Christian I find your videos very interesting after all Jesus said he came to fulfill the law not to extinguish the law all Christian should be practicing these principles..after all..Thank-you for being the light of the world 🌎 ✨️ and the salt of the earth..God bless you and yours 💯 ❤️ 🙏 😀

[@TamarSWalker7]

You are an inspiration!

[@dsmiv6106]

I absolutely love love love this series of video. It’s like being with your family on Hanukkah, havdalah,… I do the same thing and clean the house after Shabbat so I start fresh on Sunday: I put a good podcast or music and I clean away! I use mrs Meyers to clean but I will start your method : it looks so good! Shavua Tov

[@frumitup]

thank you so much sis:) We are far away from each-other but i hope these videos keep us a bit closer! you use Meyers? I used them too but the products are a hit or miss: what do you think? I love you so much! Hope you are well :)

[@livezurichlovekarin7089]

Love love love your videos. As a catholic religion teacher allready a bit familiar with orthodox judaism I know some rituals, but because of your superb videos I do get to know much more! Thank you very much. I belive videos like this are very good for the intercultural understanding. About the dishwasher: here in Switzerland we do scratch the food from the plates rather than rinse because of environmental aspects (save on water). With the detergent used here it works fine. We use the paper napkins (the used ones) after the meal to scratch or a dish brush. all the best and thank you again😀

[@frumitup]

Hello my Swiss friend! Thank you for your comment! I absolutely agree that we need to understand each other in regards to our different religious customs so we can better live with each other and be at peace ❤️ I love your tips for the dishwasher and how to wash dishes We also take out the food from the plates before putting them in the sink as we do not have a garburator and never liked the inherent dangers that comes with it!! We reuse our napkins too to clean the tables ❤️ Thank you again so much for your kind words and I am looking forward to reading from you again soon ! Stay safe and blessed my new friend❤️

[@georgiaamanatides4207]

We get two for one. Housekeeping tips and education on life of an Orthodox family.

[@Madmen604]

Ver beautiful practices always filling your home with prayer and faith, very beautiful gifts for Gd and blessings from Gd.❤❤❤❤

[@sarahdinahcantu9235]

Also, this is my routine for after Shabbos. Havdalah, of course, then I remove the wax from the candlesticks and leave them ready for the next Shabbos. I wash the dishes and sweep the floor. I turn the Shabbos table back into a regular dining room table by putting everything away. (This always makes me a little sad.) I love your idea to write when the next Shabbos begins - so smart!

[@frumitup]

thank you Sarah for your comment! I absolutely love your routine:) xoxox

[@tiff2106]

Thank you for sharing this very private moment with us. I am not Jewish but I live in a neighbourhood with a lot of orthodox Jewish neighbours. I love seeing the families walking to the temple on Fridays! 💜 sadly the Jewish school still has to have armed police guards but on the other hand, the kids are protected 24/7. (don’t ask my mother in law, what happens if you try to pick clover through the fence… 😳) One question, how do you use your dishwasher when separating milk and meat? Is it relevant?

[@frumitup]

hi Tiff! we have different dishwashers for meat and milk for us we only have a meat one:)

[@tiff2106]

@@frumitup thank you for the clarification. I am in awe of your organisational talent and all the work you put into feeding your family delicious and kosher meals!

[@missnicobella]

I LOVE my spin mop! My spinner stopped spinning and I learned how to fix it - I was so proud. I look forward to mopping because of it !

[@nancysdsk]

Thank you for sharing all that us Shabbat and after 🙏🏾 with gratitude and a good deal of respect I give thanks to the entire family

[@SarahAvi]

Love these videos! I also pre rinse the dishes before putting in the machine! It also prevents wear on the dish washer and needing to deep clean it and get out odors. I use a short cycle because my dishes are mainly clean the just need to be sanitized and dried ;)

[@frumitup]

That is sooooo smart to use short cycles! I don’t have that option 😅 thank you again for your kindness ❤️

[@karunastar3084]

Thank You for this brilliant tip🙏 I appreciate you 🙏

[@denisjames8955]

Shavua tov. Thank you for another fine video. I am amazed at how organized you are! My family always gives me a hard time for rinsing the dishes before I put them in the dishwasher. Btw tell your husband he has a nice singing voice. Blessings 🙏

[@frumitup]

We are on the same team: rinse before putting in the dishwasher!!! i fully support you!!! :)i will tell my husband with pleasure that he has a beautiful voice: i think so too BH ;) blessings to you and your family my friend! PS sooo sorry for my tardiness: some comments were hidden for some unknown reason in a folder "held for review"!!

[@debbiecrouch709]

I’m with you gotta rinse off the dishes, lol I do the same , all like together n knifes point side down. Pine soled the floors tonight myself. We had a F3 tornado hit our town yesterday it devastated it. We have so many homeless, 44 hospitalized, 2 deaths and more fighting for their lives. I don’t know what anyone would do without the Lord in their lives. Our power, internet, phones, tv, cell towers were restored tonight. Have a good week 🌹

[@frumitup]

Ohhhhh noooooo😩😩😩 are you safe? what can I do to help?

[@debbiecrouch709]

@@frumitup we are ok we were 2 miles from the direct. I just covet your prayers ♥️ it will be years rebuilding what’s now kindling. The sad thing is we have so many homeless now and before this happened we barely had enough housing. Thank you for the extended hands from your heart to ours💞

[@denisethorbjornsen7493]

You can use a paper towel to wipe out the Crock-Pot I love the way everything up also the joy in your voice that you just driving everything for us thank you for showing us your family tradition they are a joy to watch how you respect God blessing you and your family

[@Bizwithapurpose]

I love your channel. My grandmother was the last person I knew who lit the candles. She would never speak of anything of our ancestry but many things she had and did quietly always made me wonder. Todah raba for bringing such joy and learnings. Shavua Tov!

[@frumitup]

Thank you Charles for your comment 🥰 I feel humbled for you to have shared such a beautiful memory.thank you. Please let me know what you would like to see next on the channel: I would love your insights:) Stay safe and blessed my friend

[@deborahfrancis6535]

Charles, thank you for sharing about your grandmother and her traditions. I am not Jewish although have great respect for your religion and culture, which is why I was watching this KZbin. But, I would like to encourage you to do your family history and genealogy so that you can go back as far as possible to trace your family tree and know of your ancestors. I believe that it honors them just as doing the Shabbat and Havdalah ceremonies honors your religion and God and helps you have a good life. Doing your ancestry a blessing or it would not be so often in the Holy Books, and is so easy now and there are many people to help you. I live by this: "Suddenly, all of my ancestors are behind me. "Be still" they say. "Watch and listen." "You are the result of the love of thousands." Again, thank you for sharing the tender memories you have of your grandmother, and thank you to Sara Malka for sharing your wonderful Orthodox life with everyone, even those not of your faith. You have blessed me. Shalom. Deborah

[@Sirramar]

I love that I'm seeing this come across my recommended on KZbin. I may not be Jewish, but seeing people keep to traditions that give their lives happiness and meaning is amazing! Also, for cleaning slow cookers, they do have disposable liners you can get for them! I don't quite know if they are kosher friendly (I've never needed to check before, to be honest), but you just put them in the slow cooker before the food and you can just remove and toss when you are done! I have had a little bit of liquid in the slow cooker sometimes even with the liner, but it does help get most of the waste out without a lot of work to clean it.

[@frumitup]

Thank you so much Sirramar!

[@djaniraborges2778]

Eu sou Brasileira de Fortaleza Ceará. Amo seus vídeos.

[@coykoi5128]

You laughed so much in this video! I love your usual gentle and informative voice over very much, but it was also so nice to hear your laughter :) Shavua tov!

[@frumitup]

Aww thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@SarahAvi]

I’m really loving aunt fannies probiotic spray cleaner!! It is non toxic, no harsh chemicals, smells great, and does the job well!

[@frumitup]

Ouuuhhhhh I have to try! Thank you for the tip!

[@EM2theBee]

This brings back many good memories of when I did catering each year for my Jewish clients. I applaud you for all the hard work! Your love for your family is really inspiring. Shabbat Shalom!

[@janicehurlburt2573]

Crockpot liners are a lifesaver!

[@CcDecember-yq1nf]

Shavua Tov/Have a good week!

[@julieschechter3995]

I love your videos! Pesach was over last night and I just want you to know that I thought of you often as I cooked, served, cleaned, etc. And your light hearted spirit and enjoyment of celebrating the chag just had an influence on my attitude the whole way through. Thank you 😀 By the way….. I use disposable crockpot liners and cleaning the crockpot takes minutes 🥣 ⏰ .

[@frumitup]

Awwww thank you Julie: BEST COMMENT EVER🥰🥰🥰

[@julieschechter3995]

You’re welcome.

[@Crystal11Skulls]

Thank you so much for doing videos like this! I’m wanting to convert to Orthodox Judaism, and it gets very overwhelming not understanding all the things to do, how to do it, the meaning behind it, etc. So watching your videos walk through the whole process and what it is about/why is so interesting and helpful! Please keep doing videos like these!! Also, as far as cleaners go, I highly recommend Better Life brand! Their “Whatever Spray” is great, but the entire line is awesome as well. It’s an entire household cleaning brand, it’s all plant based, and was created by two chemists who were worried when they would see their babies/toddlers out toys in their mouths, and was concerned about the chemicals they would ingest because of it. So that inspired their line. :) Plus they did a live, on air test, where they took a name brand cleaner and their cleaner. They took raw chicken and rubbed it all over a tile. Then they scanned the bacteria (anything over 200 I believe is considered unsafe.) The name brand was waaaay over 200. Better Life was at 60. Shavua tov!

[@frumitup]

Good morning Crystal ! your comment made the beginning of my day so amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️ you are the reason that I do what I do on KZbin 🥰🥰 people think that I am crazy : what are you doing you’re a healthcare professional you work full-time you have small kiddos and you do KZbin video you’re crazy !!! but when you leave a comment like you just did saying that it’s helping you to see more clearly what is true orthodox Judaism it’s like a kiss from G.od!! Let me tell you again: you are the reason why I do what I do : you’re amazing thank you so much to have shared this comment with me it really means the world to me and thank you also to have shared that product name I’ve never heard of that company before so I will definitely definitely look into it so thank you again Crystal so much for your comment I could never thank you enough for it you’re amazing thank you so much and have a great week or Shavua Tov

[@frumitup]

PS I have just ordered your cleaning products: I am getting them tomorrow: just in time for Shabbat cleaning!! I’m so excited!!

[@Crystal11Skulls]

@@frumitup Good morning and of course! I’m so happy to hear it helped start your day out amazing! 😊 Thank you so, so much for your kindness and thank you again for your videos- I’ve been loving them and it’s clear that so many others do, too! You’re clearly a very kind and helpful lady, with all the effort you put into these videos and your willingness to share your life with us. I’ve also asked questions in the comments of your videos in the past, and you’ve always answered my questions thoroughly. It means a lot, so thank you so much! What you’re doing is very helpful and is making an impact on my journey into Judaism. And yay! I’m happy to hear you’re giving Better Life a shot! I hope you love the brand, I’ve been using their line for years and I think it’s awesome! I look forward to more of your videos and continuing to learn. God bless you and I hope you and your family have a marvelous week! 💙😊

[@frumitup]

@@Crystal11Skulls amen to all your blessings sweet Crystal and thank you to be a shinning light in the world 🌎❤️

[@michellemontgomery-jones2579]

So beautiful and blessed. I appreciate and enjoy you sharing your faith and life. You are a light for God!

[@sarabadara]

What a wholesome, wonderful channel! Thank you for your videos

[@frumitup]

Awww thank you so much Sara❤️❤️❤️

[@zamirah3458]

Love this video. Our tradition much like yours is to immediately have something sweet such as a cookie, date, cake, baked item or a spoon of honey right after havdallah to usher out the shabbat and ask for a sweet and happy week. I love your efficiency in the kitchen! You are so inspiring. Tizku Lemitzvot ❤️

[@frumitup]

hello Zamira:) I am so happy to read that we have similar traditions:) A lot of time we focus on what is different when we should do like you do i.e. focus on what unites us. I am looking forward to reading from you again soon:) Shavua tov my friend:) Sara Malka

[@kathrynjaycox1479]

Hello Sara. I am not sure how I came upon your channel, but I am finding it very interesting. I have a hint for you on cleaning your crock pots. My mother taught me to put a pod for the dishwasher with the water up to the recomended level, and put it on hi for 1 to 2 hours. Turn it off, and when it has cooled off teansfer the insert to the kitchen sink. Use you cleaning cloth to clean out the top and upper edges, and light scruber for anything still stuck on. Drain in the sink, and rinse with clean warm or hot water if you missed anything. Easy, peasy. You let the crockpot do most of the work.😊

[@EnotI419]

Disposable crockpot liners are my saving grace! You can order them online or find them in the grocery aisle where foil/cling wrap is.

[@frumitup]

Hi Lesa! Thank you so much for the tip! I saw them many times but I am worried that by leaving them in the crockpot for 24+ hours they would melt! Have you had any experience with that? Thank you to let me know! And thank you again Lesa! Shabbat shalom my sweet friend!

[@sisterspooky]

@@frumitup - If you are uncomfortable leaving a crock pot bag in it, you can clean up the crockpot by adding hot soapy water to it and leave the lid on while you clean everything else. By the time you’re ready, the stuff will easily come off of the ceramic. 😄 P.S. - That bamboo scented cleaning solution you use is amazing!!! I have used it for years. The other three I use regularly is the Windex Antibacterial, Lysol kitchen spray and Clorox bleach spray. They’re must haves in our home.

[@frumitup]

@@sisterspooky Thank you Sister for your tip! I will try next time for sure:) My #1 friennemy is the small crock pot with the ble: it is STUCK!!!! As per the cleaner: method cleaner sisters are in the house !!! I will definitely look into your 3 other fav! thank you so much again for your tip! Much love coming your way as always:)

[@sisterspooky]

@@frumitup - The small crock pot is affixed to the Blech? Am I understanding you correctly? Method makes wonderful products. Plus, the scent of that bamboo cleaner is divine!!!! I purchased it years back just to ‘try’ it and have religiously purchased it since. If you do, please be sure to let me know if you enjoy them! The Windex cleaner cuts grease like a boss!!! I absolutely love it for all surfaces. It gets fingerprints and smudges off practically everything. I rate it right up there with the Pledge all-surface cleaner (another of my ‘must haves’). I’m a bit of a germaphobe, obviously. 😂 The advantage of the windex is the way it performs on glass. If you’re dealing with a glass cooktop, it’s a great way to remove streaks and sanitize after cleaning it with the regular scrub cleaner recommended for it. The Clorox cleaner is in two forms, one is kitchen and the other bath. I buy both. It helps to whiten any stains you may have on porcelain/enamel, and it works brilliantly if you have any laminated surfaces (as I do). Stains be gone! lol The Lysol is a great work horse. It is what I use for everything I can’t use the Clorox on (because, well… BLEACH. hahaha). It doesn’t bleach everything out, but it sanitizes wonderfully. Like all sanitizing sprays, if you want it completely disinfected, it must remain moist 10 minutes. Lysol is ideal for most surfaces as well. I have ‘rules’ for everything, but I have a perfect use for each product and all of them are on regular rotation for their individual ‘strengths’ when it comes to cleaning. Oh, and to answer the question in the video about when I do my cleaning? Honestly, it totally depends. I have an autoimmune disorder. I prefer to clean up following Havdalah, but I am not always physically up to it; so it sometimes has to wait until the following morning for me to get to it. 😉

[@frumitup]

@@BS-pd9hk thank you sooooo much!!

[@LurkerSmurf]

Thank you for your cleaning tips! I also pre-wipe my dishes. Something you might like for your kitchen chairs is "Chair Socks". They do the same thing as the tennis balls, but are less obvious. I got mine on Amazon and they blend in with both my kitchen and dining room sets.

[@frumitup]

Hi Lurker Smurf! ( how can I not just instantly live your handle!!!) I will look into The chair socks 🧦! That sounds nicer than my tennis balls 🎾!! Thank you again to have taken time to write to me today!

[@ewood208]

I am rewatching/listening to this video since I work from home on the computer. You put stuff from the crockpot in ziplocks I have as well older bags I’ve used many times but I save all the jars for sauces etc to reuse and I will use them for this purpose as well especially maybe oils I will pour them in a jar till the jar is full and then toss the jar. I’m sure there are better ways but this works for me. I live in a very rural area and this keeps the wildlife out of my trash too since they can’t smell it in the jars. Again love your videos! You are a very upbeat happy person and humble. I will listen to your videos in the background while I’m working.

[@PrairieStreetCo]

Such a great eye for design!! Wonderful!

[@frumitup]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@ymartin6716]

Love your videos! Thank you for sharing. I too presoak my dishes lol. Love your idea of message board with Shabbat time- will definitely use this idea. 👍

[@frumitup]

Hi Y Martin! Thank you so much for your kind words! It seems that we are part of a big family that pre soak their dishes!! Go pre soak team!! Now I’m curious: what do you use for dish soap 🧼? Thank you again for just being so sweet ! Shabbat shalom ❤️and I hope to read from you soon!

[@milicamarshastefanovich3312]

Hi! You’re not alone in washing your dishes prior to loading them in the dishwasher. I actually fully wash them with soap and use the dishwasher just as a sanitizer 😂 Thank you for sharing your beautiful religious traditions.

[@frumitup]

You are so awesome ! We are rinsing dishes sisters!!!

[@ophelian4646]

My x-husband was a plumber and said that dishwashers worked best if you actually left some fat on the plates..😳 But I also clean my things a bit too much before putting them in the dishwasher.

[@FennecTheRabbit]

I rinse plates off. My dad and sister do not and it drives me bananas. Like this is why we had to replace part of the dishwasher last year…

[@Yahudia613]

With the dishwasher tablets available now, there is no need to rinse off your dishes prior to washing them in your dishwasher. Most manufacturers of dishwashers will tell you to conserve water and just scrape off the scraps and pop the dishes straight in. My dishes come out really clean, as long as the dishwasher isn’t overloaded. Please keep up the fantastic KZbin content, its awesome. Moedim lSimha 😊

[@MistressYumi]

Heads up, dishwasher soap is made to eat food pieces. If you wash all the food off, it’s still going to eat something, and that something will be the mechanical parts of your dishwasher. That’s what I’ve been taught :)

[@evelynross6144]

SHAVUA TOV

[@bsteven885]

SHAVULA TOV!! I'm so glad I watched to the end to find out your review on the O'Cedar mop set I just bought. Thank you for giving us full details on how you clean after Shabbat -- these tips can help us ALL to better organize our homes.

[@alonaberkovitz9591]

This is lovely. Thank you for sharing. We also like to clean up right after shabbat or after the kids go to bed. Me and my husband usually do it together though and sometimes with the kids too. Question... when Shabbat ends early, what do you like to do with your kids before bed?

[@frumitup]

Hi Alona! Thank you so much for your lovely comment:) you are so swwwweeetttttt! I’m happy we do the same thing : i.e. clean after Shabbat! For the kiddos, usually we will do game night on Motzei Shabbat or we will do arts and crafts and read: it depends on the mood of the children! How about you: what do you do with your kiddos after Shabbat? Thank you again for always leaving sparkles of kindness wherever you go. Shabbat shalom my friend!

[@emilyfoote2735]

Get crockpot liners bags they are made for that purpose

[@frumitup]

thank you Emily :)

[@annagarcia8129]

I am not Jewish, but I truly enjoy your channel. It allows me to learn and appreciate your faith even more. Thank you!

[@naturalcombinations]

Inspiration to keep Havdalah xx

[@maximac222]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this! I am curious, are there extended family members that join you weekly for this celebration? If so, do they contribute to the meal?

[@frumitup]

Hi MAxine! whoever can come to our HAvdallah: we have an open house policy:)

[@deborahbenjamin4490]

This was very lovely to see.Although I am not Jewish, just drawn to look into Jewish culture. When I have my kids & grandkids over, usually once a week, after they leave I clean up as much as I can, then i need to rest for awhile, then have some tea & go back to it. So I am not having much left over to do the following day, except maybe a couple pots. You are not alone...lol, we also clean our dishes before putting in the dishwasher. So much so, we used to sometimes wonder if they were dirty or clean! But now that we have a new dishwasher with a white light for clean, it doesen't happen so much. My husband & I each have our own way of loading the dishwasher, but I just let him do it his way & he just complains when he finds I have done it my way. Oh well, at least he does help in the kitchen. I have been enjoying your videos & you have a very pleasant voice. Blessings!

[@dianaludwig6861]

I clean the house, especially the kitchen. I do not wash the kitchen floors then, but I probably should. I also need a good place to store my candle sticks, Kiddush cup and Havdala set. They are stored right now on a table cloth on a shelf in the living room. I don't have a china cabinet any more.

[@joemcgunagle8146]

I prewash the dishes before I run them in the dishwasher always. I thought I was the only one too. I enjoy your channel.

[@historical.isolde7918]

Shavua Tov! I am most certainly a "leave until tomorrow" person. We try to run our dishwasher only during the day (so that it runs off solar power). If I pre-pack the dishwasher the night before and wake up to a clean kitchen, then I forget to switch it on! As for cleaning products, I am leaning towards brands that offer hard tablets that you mix with water to make up the cleaning product. This reduces the need to excessive packaging, new plastic bottles that go straight in the bin, and the cost to both money and fuel to transport crated of heavy liquid cleaners. I am still trialling a few different brands, but the one I like the best so far is an Australian brand, so that helps keep our carbon footprint even lower with local manufacture.

[@frumitup]

I absolutely love your “ green “ approach! I am yet to have found a “green” product that works as well as regular products so I end up using more of the green product and wasting more money! If you come across one: please let me know!

[@historical.isolde7918]

@@frumitup The single best soap for removing blood and other organic marks from fabric has got to the the pro-biotic soap from HannahPad. Originally made for cleaning washable sanitary product, I have found it has been so good and so fast at lifting all organic marks, like grass stains. Far better than the usual laundry stain remover.

[@lilliancobos5508]

Shavua Tov, have a great week!! As always, your videos do not disappoint. I love your home; the beautiful care you take in keeping your home clean and comfortable for you and your family. I'm obsessed with your bookshelves and tje beautiful cabinetry where you keep your beautiful religious items.. as a person who loves cleanliness and order, I am very inspired by your dedication in all you do. You're awesome and I'm glad I found your channel.

[@marylusung8470]

Shavua Tov.

[@sallyhostetter2820]

I rinse my plates before putting them in the dish washer also. Have a good week.

[@frumitup]

Team rinse 🚿!! Have a great week too Sally!

[@mimibuchsbaum3906]

A little tip for cleaning the crockpot: there are special coocking bags for crockpot the you put and cook in the bag. I use them and the only thing I need to clean is the pot cover.

[@frumitup]

Hi Mimi! Thank you so much for your insight! Do you think it would work even if I leave it for 24h in the crockpot? Also what quantity of water should I put in the bottom of the crockpot between the liner and the crockpot not to burn? I would love to know! Thank you again for your help! Have a blessed day my friend!

[@jamiealexander2482]

Have a great week. You are not alone.

[@sio039]

HAVE A GOOD WEEK, STAY BLESSED!

[@TheGardners-od4ju]

I’m so inspired by your videos. I live in the states and love watching them. I have a recommendation for your crockpots. We have plastic liners for crockpots, but I don’t know if it would work being Kosher. I also pre rinse my dishes, so we can go get “help” together ❤

[@amandamartin7020]

Have a good week