How to Embrace Frugality and a Less-Busy Life - Life in Finland

[@danielledegeorge2129]

My ex was like that. If I wasn't always busy, busy, busy, I was worthless. Now that I'm single I have time to bake bread and crochet. The moral of the story is never let another person dictate your time! It goes too quickly and we only have one life to live! God bless you Sanna and everyone watching this today!!!! ❤

[@thistle_girl]

Feel the same ❤

[@davebruins8623]

Same

[@Margaret-u4h]

Sanna, your vlog is like a balsam to the tired soul... You show how beautiful and calming a simple life can be... how satisfying your own creations are... how fulfilling is the closeness of like-minded people is, who enjoy the beauty of nature and have gratitude for its gifts. This kind of life feels like the time stands still to allow us to do what we want to do without feeling rushed in any way. Thank you for sharing... this is really beautiful and tempting to reflect on true values in life.

[@_masha4_devi-teya.]

Oh, Sanna, your words are so close to my vision of how life can flow.😌 I live a simple life, sometimes I feel like I was born at the wrong time 😉 But apparently we are needed and important right now. Thank you for your videos) You inspired me, I want to knit a sweater. I’ve been taking timid steps🙏 and baking bread myself for a long time, my family is happy)

[@tovahcarver6049]

Sanna, what a beautiful video!! My heart is deeply touched. The Bible says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” And this is a lesson I believe my Loving Creator is teaching me. I have spent most of my life in a driven, Type A, hustle and do lots of things life. The last couple of years, life has slowed tremendously. I am realizing all I missed as I sped through life. I thought I was being hard-working and noble in my “pursuits”. But I am learning, while there is nothing wrong with hard work, I kept a pace and pursued so many worthless goals that did not produce contentment. I am learning to listen to and learn from my Heavenly Father, who created me and so much beauty around me and loves me so deeply, and I am learning I have to be still and quiet to hear His voice well and to see it all with more than just my eyes. In so doing, my heart becomes full in a way it never has in all my past pursuits. I have much to learn of the priceless value of true inner contentment. Thank you for being such an encouragement to this 56 year old heart that is having to re-learn a better way to live.❤

[@sl9906]

❤❤❤my 59 yo American heart fully agrees. Thank you for stating it so well, and to dear Saana for the beauty of her life and videos.❤❤❤

[@ulrikemanke6616]

Thank you. I agree. I am 70 years of age and have been walking with God/Jesus since I am 37 years of age. I know that more is never enough. The word says it. God wants us to rest in the safety of His love, like little chicks hiding under their mother's wings. He is so good. All good things come from Him, not by our ability to wrestle it out of life by our strife. God bless you, and may you know Him and His love for you. ❤ ❤

[@andrea_can_2]

Your bread looks amazing! So much of what you said resonated with me. We are told that consuming more and always being busy is what we should strive for when if we did just the opposite it would lead to greater happiness and satisfaction. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@chefbabyryan1]

I’m American & recently found out I’m 35% Finnish. I’ve been so fascinated by learning more about the Finnish culture. I really want to visit someday! These videos are so well done they really are so magical.

[@pontikischristos3927]

How did you figure that 35% out? 🙃

[@chrissie9395]

Thank you for your touching and true words and also for this wonderful music💖💗💓

[@atticuskilby515]

A beautiful vlog all around, the choice of music was brilliant, especially matching the Northern Lights scene. I am a full time nomad, traveling all over the Western US, house sitting and caring for animals. Everything that I need is in my Toyota. When making purchases I ask the same question, what do I really need because space is always a consideration. Well made clothes and shoes are very important and I do not mind paying for the quality that ensures longevity. The tutorial on the fishing nets was so interesting and having fish during the winter is a blessing. Love from the foot of the Rocky mountains in Colorado US.

[@alexandraliley9620]

More people need to understand and value 'doing nothing' as you and the author praise. I too feel physically sick when exposed to business. ☮🕉☯️ Thank you!

[@jamiecorisis6122]

You’re not blabbering! You’re telling us how things work over there and ways people around you gather fish. I learned something new 😊

[@RamonRigau]

Thanks so much for the gift you make to us, a taste of the magic of the far North. Only a little suggestion, to listen a good Finnish folksong from time to time, maybe including English subtitles. Friendly greetings from Barcelona

[@IsabelleBellec-y5y]

Thank you very for explaining the way of life in your country. I'm French and years ago I went to Helsinki to spent some time with my family who live there. I LOVE your country and your people and your way of life and behaving. Thank you for who you are ! Love to all your people.

[@markscott1050]

Hi Sanna, having come across your vlogs a month ago I'm truly inspired by your way of life, may I say your talent on portraying your idyllic lifestyle through camera and the accompanying music is the work of a very gifted individual, the snow will fall soon and brighten your path in the meantime time embrace and inhale the pure air around you, thank you for sharing your talent and your life through this platform, keep it up👍

[@karihilska4966]

Your video is relaxion for my hearth. Nature is our religion, the bigger force. Thank you for healing my soul❤

[@PorkusMaximii]

You have beautiful hand writing Sanna. A skill lost to many in the modern world sadly.❤

[@spokinabout2236]

always a treat catching up with you. thanks for sharing your life and thoughts and doing it so pleasantly.

[@geerrostoharrostohar9474]

Wow, dear Sanna. What a beautiful video! Thank you so much and the beautiful Northern Lights scène and your sharing with us! Warm greetings from The Netherlands❤❤

[@susanne4028]

Excellent and important thoughts. Thank you for the northern lights. 🩵💚

[@Pomplun55]

Just watching your videos calms my nervous system! Thank-you so much.

[@HeidiEliason-d5z]

Your videos always touch my heart. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope to have that kind of peace someday.

[@cosmicwings7211]

Dear Sanna, thank you so much for ur video. Its wonderful...and the northern lights so magic. Be blessed and I send love from Italy. 2 days ago we had the first snow, but the sun melted it away.❤🎉

[@danaleestephens1686]

I love your videos always makes me feel so peaceful! Love from Idaho USA I will keep on watching!

[@karenmcabee7035]

The fishing technique was extremely interesting to hear about. Very important for self-sustainability! I love your enthusiasm. You re not babbling! You are teaching us! I love it!

[@RosyRetro]

Thank you so much for sharing your peace and beautiful way of life with us, it is so calming🙏🥰

[@suzannecarrier287]

Nice to see you Sanna.😊. We are of a kindred spirit. I think of you often. Suzanne, from Vermont USA🌻

[@davebruins8623]

Great advice----after raising 2 kids...having stressful job for 34 years in high-tech....I very much appreciate downtime.

[@silviamanuela7799]

Thank you 🙏

[@lorimatalon6164]

Another enchanting video! Thank you so much... I wish you snow soon so that you won't be in the darkness...

[@writerlass5924]

Sanna you are a blessing to this earth and a beautiful soul - I really needed to hear your message today and thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your wisdom and peacefulness❤😊

[@WhatIsReal555]

You are such an inspiration. Love you so much ✨️🙏💙

[@katarzynajaninakozowska1893]

Thank You Dear Sanna. So cute and lovely. Love

[@MarySchwartze-Grisham]

I absolutely adore the music selections in these videos. Please share the artists or titles in your description. Thank you for this gift of peace. Sanna, you are a total inspiration. Warm hug from Alpine, Texas

[@ayanmukherjee9950]

The aurora view is beautiful🥰🥰

[@CrashBoomBang78]

As someone who is chronically ill and unable to work, I am forced to live a life with a lot of lack: lack of clothes and proper shoes, lack of things for the house, lack of a lot of things that would make life easier. But it has also made me realize that I need very little to be happy. While I do enjoy beautiful things, they are only things, at the end of the day. I don't NEED them. What I do need, is food, shelter, a clean house (for the sake of my mental health), and being around loved ones and nature. That may sound cliche to some, but it really is so true. I could be happy anywhere, in any building, anywhere in the world, as long as I have nature, animals, my own intuition, and my fiancé. That is a very reassuring feeling, and it makes life very grand, in all its simplicity. Sending love from the south of Sweden. Thank you for your wise words and the reminder that at the end of the day, most of us have everything we need. ❤ PS. As if the universe wanted to tell me i am right in my thoughts; while I was watching your video my fiance was gluing the soles back onto my winter boots that had broken. I will buy a new pair next week, but for now, these will do just fine.

[@GreenNatureTrails]

I love this video! I enjoyed your story about the way fish are caught, even though I am vegan. 😊 I also very much enjoyed the long time lapse of the Northern lights. I also really enjoyed your thoughts on slowing down, not being so busy, and having so much. We really need to slow down. ❤

[@RainyJazz]

Mikä hämmästyttävä video! Kiitos!

[@jinxie228]

Always such a pleasant video. I love being intentional about my quiet time, stillness and slowing down. My life is much better now!!!

[@adetututemilade6286]

Beautiful vlog 😊😊❤ Do you have snow now or it still snowless

[@puckybeaux2]

I recently found your channel and enjoy it so very much. I have shared it with 3 friends and family in the past few days. So many great reminders and wise words shared in your videos. Thank you for sharing. USA

[@kathrynnovak5467]

So much wisdom about life, you are a wonderful young woman. I love your way of life and wish I had found you sooner. Thank you for your sharing of goodness.

[@annechappee8825]

Hi from Texas. I lived in Finland for a year or so a long time ago. Our oldest daughter was born there and we just recently went back with her so she could see the hospital and home we lived in. Met up with our good friends there too. They were very helpful when we lived there!

[@juliading1759]

Thanks!

[@cristinalanfranchi9361]

So glad to see you! What lovely video 😍

[@faery_realm]

Gorgeous video. You’re one of my favourite channels xx

[@n1am4.08]

Love your videos 🫶🏻🇫🇮❄️

[@anniemulholland]

I agree with you handmade and home made is more satisfying in the long run. 🖌🎨❄️❤🌟

[@kata5182]

Such a calming vlog and you make such beautiful bread. I also make my own bread. Recently, I returned from being away for two months and had to make a new starter. Congratulations on using yours for a year! My new starter is bubbling away and I can't wait to use it! Peace.

[@thistle_girl]

Love this video ❤ made me think of what I want more… right now just peace ✌️ ( as am working at school ans gets very intense) and love❤ ( as I made very poor choices through most of my life ). Perfect day for the videos. First snow ⛄️ has arrive to my city today.

[@PrasadiAnupama]

Oh I love to live in Finland ❤ it's my dream country

[@pattibealer]

Not sure if knitting is doing nothing, but I've been knitting my cardigan while I watched this. So enjoyable; thank you.

[@JUSTFun-fo7sn]

Hii sanna I'm from India I like to watch your video with the beauty of finland ❤❤❤

[@barbarasullivan6752]

How lucky you are to have the Northern Lights. We had an unusual view of them recently, but I couldn't see them.

[@simoneclarke5104]

We have had a strange start to winter here where I live in Canada. We usually have a month of snow by now, and only yesterday we had our first snow and only a dusting. Snow is on the way, for the next 2 days, it makes me so happy❄️!!

[@jens7898]

As the Creator of nature, God sends the beautiful northern lights. All Glory to God forever & every Amen!

[@benjadidit]

Thank you Sanna for great videos

[@tereclemmer7923]

Thank you for giving us your beautiful videos.

[@rachelcarey486]

I love this. Trying to slow down more in my life. Helping my kids to enjoy quiet days in nature and indoors is a challenge in our world, but so worth it. I notice an improvement right away in everyone's mental health and energy. Also love seeing your knitting plans.

[@marccalis9444]

Thank you Sanna, i really like your videos. You are a warm hearted kind young woman. 🎉

[@StevePossis]

Hello Sanna, always a good day when you post. I hope the sun returns to you soon!

[@nadeekajayawardana531]

Nice to see you ❤what a lovely video 💖💐 Thank you so much 💖💐💐💖

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

Wow, that was absolutely enchanting! Thanks so much from a stone cottage in Wales

[@ענתכהן-פ7ז]

It is always such a pleasure to watch your videos. It always makes my heart happy. Simplicity is the core of everything and not simple to do but it's a matter of awareness and making choices. To stop and ask myself questions like what do I need or what makes me happy is undoubtedly vital. Thank you for reminding me the basic fundamentals of life and thank you for bringing the beautiful nature that surround you to me.💜🌺🦋🌻

[@thomashubbell8612]

The bread looks delicious! Nothing smells better than fresh bread (well, maybe coffee 😁)

[@K8_te]

I love seeing your channel growing ❤.

[@DorisBeck-n2t]

Thank you very, very much for this wonderful vlog

[@sharonm.3197]

Hi Sanna, best wishes for a beautiful November from South Carolina USA! I really enjoyed the video and seeing the northern lights!

[@Fati-gj9lb]

I'm from morocco good to see you again

[@we1330]

I love this, Sanna. Thank you for a lovely, relaxing watch.

[@orakzaiilyas749]

Best wishes

[@banc9872]

How it's look it's look like we slow the time and make our life so long thnks for ur videos ❤

[@Frank-Kristiansen]

Hei Sanna. I guess we here up in nordic countries in small places prefer the good life instead of fast life. Sure some could think over what they actually need and not act on what they want due to what stores and such wish you to have.

[@jom6320]

You are a very wise young woman. Families I believe would be closer if everyone worked at being content with what they have as bible tells us less pressure

[@dagmarsiivonen5322]

Dear Sanna, heartfelt greetings again from our boths homeland`s south ! (Even though I was not born here in Finland, it has become my dear HOMEland!). Please can you tell me/us how you create this absolutely beautiful music that accompanies your lovely videos so perfectly ?

[@VKing-di9lo]

You are an inspiration to me and at almost 80 years, I am about to knit my first socks. I am trying to find pure wool rather than the synthetic which seems the only yarn they sell. I would appreciate any suggestions.🇬🇧

[@tovahcarver6049]

Congratulations! I, too, have just taken up knitting this year and I absolutely love it! You’ll have to share a picture when you’ve got your socks completed!

[@crisfernandez477]

I'm in agreeance about the clothes revolution and everything else that has to do with mass consumption. Just today in a car trip I was thinking about how when Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Green days..etc, come by and I don't buy anything because I don't need anything, and it makes me feel I'm a bad person, but apparently that what they want us to feel😢 I will just buy what I need 💪thank you Love your sourdough bread❤

[@PainReaverX2]

Nice video Sanna! I don't buy a lot of stuff anymore but I find myself, always busy with something. I like doing something productive and feel I have a purpose/something to look forward to but even still I feel like I am going too much. However, I decided second week of December no language learning and no studying until after New Year's. Just relaxing, reflection and enjoying the Christmas season. One of the languages I learn is Finnish "Sumolainen." Finnish is challenging but I enjoy it. I have a friend from Finland and she says, she stumbles with Finnish sometimes as well.

[@allakravets9820]

❤ Liked it, you have a privilege to live this way. But also a price that comes with long long winter, darkness and loneliness. You are very pretty. Good luck 👍.

[@gayabele4]

Totally lovely! I am a "how does that work?" person, so the description of the ice fishing was really fun. Also, I am wondering where you get the wool for your sweaters?

[@jokevanduijvenbode3760]

What a beautiful video with beautiful music ❤. Thank you for pointing on owning less instead of more, that's exactly how I try to live but sometimes I forget and buy stuff I don't need at all. A question I have is, do you have hot running water in the winter and can you shower and use the washing machine when it's very cold? Aren't the water pipes freezing?

[@valderezasada7582]

♥

[@NanBuller]

Your videos are beautiful! I dream of a life like yours. I share the same goals as you do about busy-ness and frugality. I’m wondering if you would share your recipe for the bread? I’d love to try it. Thank you so much!

[@minavasileva6519]

❤❤❤❤

[@asokagodawita3993]

Hi Sanna, Hope people understand, at least now, to be happy with minimum without making life miserable going for more.

[@ISTI10]

❤❤❤🤗

[@JohnPaul-158]

Beautiful video, thank you! Do you make your own jellies and such? I made a batch of apple butter. Is that a thing over there? I chat with a couple of people in Sweden. One person just tried making it this year. Guessing it is not a popular thing there! haha Stay warm and safe!

[@89474]

Probably you could sell your sweaters?😊♥️♥️♥️

[@TheHubbaBubbaMan-je7tz]

I dream of living like you, more in touch with nature, maybe have a small grocery store next to my house where I sell homegrown vegetables and homemade honey 🍯😅😊😊 oh how I have to save up money but it's in reach though. I also want a fireplace like yours and a new dog 🐕

[@CurlyEm]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MarisaDesina]

Ciao ❤

[@LaptopMarkone]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🤍💓

[@molayadiaz]

I don’t too…❤

[@the_peaceful_penguin]

✌️❤️

[@ashley7260]

Hi Saana, I agree with many of the things you said. I too have found that I'm happy just buying what I need rather than accumulating tons of shoes or sweaters. I also prefer to meet in person or hear the person's voice on the phone to texting and emailing. I feel like the youngest generation has fallen out of touch with the best human bonding experiences.

[@fishermann1102]

Do you make you own candles too? You have been burning a lot of candles. Lol!

[@ІринаАбрамітова]

ДЯКУЮ!❤❤❤ Sanna, якщо можна, додайте в субтитри українську мову)). Так хочеться розуміти Вас)).

[@Naveenkr141]

Hi

[@janicemunn4123]

I cannot hear you the music is too loud

[@Naveenkr141]

How to contact u

[@seanolaoire8476]

Gosh !!! Such a peaceful and warm video Sanna you live a blessed life. Love and joy to you from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@keijovalikangas2126]

❤❤