Thrifting, Groceries, Simple Recipes | Summer Homemaking

[@annw1395]

I always can't wait for your videos each week. They're varied, interesting, and peaceful. You are a constant source of inspiration, in every way!!

[@1bestfriend2u18]

1:37 ❤☕️

[@karendepasquale6078]

I saw a hint to push a pool noodle under the front of the couch/sofa to stop things from rolling underneath.

[@evaglatz5299]

I made your sandwich bread without a breadmaker. You just put the ingridients into the mixer, knead for a few minutes. Divide the dough into three pieces and let it rise in a greased loafpan for 30 min. Preheat the oven with a bowl of water to 425°F. Bake for 5 min at 425°F, reduce the heat to 350°F and bake for 40 min.

[@OldWorldHome]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing

[@annw1395]

What size loaf pan?

[@evaglatz5299]

@@annw1395 I had to calculate, since I usually use the metric system :). My loaf pan is approx. 9 x 5 x 3 inches. Hope that helps.

[@lynnek4226]

I meant to add in my earlier comment, I use vintage ashtrays to hold water while painting an art project. The slots are perfect to hold a paintbrush.

[@OldWorldHome]

Oh I love that idea

[@sharonloria1116]

Your thrift stores carry some great items.

[@lindaroyal8161]

You always have the nicest thrift hauls. Your videos are very relaxing to watch and look forward to our weekly visit.

[@OldWorldHome]

Thanks so much for being here!

[@KristynLorraine]

I make English muffins a lot and the dough is supposed to be quite shaggy. That is what makes the nooks and crannies. It is more of a batter. One of my cookbooks even says to shape them with wet hands rather than using a cutter. Yours look perfect 👩‍🍳

[@patriciacorpe6228]

I agree I have made them Holding my breath thinking I don't know about them but they do turn to just fine.

[@mariannedressler6784]

Kudos to you for preserving with the English muffins. They looked delish!❤

[@marywatkins6798]

Agree. I know recipes have you shape/pour the batter into greased rounds or open tuna fish cans. That makes sense.

[@OldWorldHome]

Okay, good to know!!

[@kaymccormick2279]

That’s good to know. I was told the longer you let them ride the more nooks and crannies

[@nancymusser9504]

I just love when one of your videos pops up! You seem to just have so much peace and organization through your life. I know you work very hard. They’re very encouraging and I thank you. 💕Nancy

[@Steph61795]

What an amazing woman you are! So organized. You make it all look so easy. Even to me, this senior, you inspire me!

[@francinehogsett3065]

English muffins looks delicious 😊❤️

[@cm-nj]

I love to make tuna pasta salad in the summer. Ice cold from the fridge, it's a refreshing lunch or supper!

[@ncl-ibelieve8421]

The English muffins look delicious.

[@chlexiel.1022]

Those English muffins were impressive! Thanks for sharing. Idk why, but I like watching you make meals. You are a natural. I’ve been here since Evey was a baby, so I’ve seen you consistently hone this life skill. Having said that, my cooking skills have not grown at all. Just something I don’t enjoy, but I enjoy watching others who do😊

[@OldWorldHome]

I've found you either enjoy cleaning or cooking, and while I'd say I'm more of the former, cooking is a necessary part of life and we enjoy good food so I might as well try to enjoy it as well!

[@ambersoomro5006]

Your videos bring me so much Joy! 🎉cannot wait for holidays

[@IamSnowbird]

My SIL used to send me my nephew's clothes when he outgrew them When my son turned around 6 I noticed she was sending lots of tops but hardly any pants. She told me the pants all had torn knees so my supply dried up. Now people buy them that way.

[@erikastanger7848]

3 teenagers= I'm off the hook for breakfast AND lunch! 😆 No one gets up at the same time, no one eats the same things, and not everyone even eats breakfast. It used to drive me crazy because i used to have breakfast ready for them, and i used to make everyone the same thing for lunch, but i guess this works, too.

[@lc8119]

Yes but what about 2nd dinner?

[@OldWorldHome]

We've ventured into that territory already with kids getting older and wanting to sleep in as well as a toddler who's almost always up first, but I do TRY to get them to all sit together in the morning so we can do our devotional time. Luckily we're all used to eating breakfast a little later so it works out most of the time

[@dthomas4216]

I look forward to your videos Every week and find that I rewatch because I enjoy them so much.

[@OldWorldHome]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@roselilly8847]

So nice to watch your home making videos!!

[@Jlk6532]

I heard interior designers say that the “couch pad” is the new plastic covering our parents had in the 50s

[@jannier9766]

😂

[@glorianelson9538]

ohmystars!! 😆

[@carolynb1413]

I had never heard of a couch pad till now and that is exactly what I was thinking. 😊 The couch all covered to preserve it.

[@gopugmama4408]

So excited to see your vlog today. I love watching you go about your day. Everything from the grocery haul to cleaning under the sofa was enjoyable. Have a blessed 4th, dear friend!🎆❤

[@gwenvann7279]

Your English muffins came out beautifully in the end.

[@suziehomemaker4277]

Commenting to show support as I always try and do, because you are my fav channel. Loved the thrift finds.😍

[@ladyhawk2562]

With all that tuna you could make some tuna cakes which are similar to crab cakes! Pretty yummy!

[@annw1395]

Or tuna melts. Yum.

[@BubblesandDucks]

I always save up a whole bunch of videos from this channel and then I just zone out and get to watch them and relax. I run a full business. I have very little time to myself anymore. I adore this channel.

[@clairetitus6904]

Great job on the English muffins. They looked very good.

[@homemakingwithmarissa]

Lisa (Farm House on Boone) has an excellent English muffin recipe.

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Yummy English muffins!

[@yardsalesquad]

Enjoyed as always! Loved the thrift haul, the snippets of your style throughout, and all the food you shared looked delightful!

[@marywatkins6798]

Regarding your English muffins: sometimes a recipe doesn't turn out as written and/or the way you think. But you need to be resilient and persevere, as you said. It's happened to me, and we still eat it! Once a recipe/dish disappointed me but still turned out very tasty, and my family asked me what is this recipe??? I said, Mom's Surprise! LOL!

[@janetstover7793]

As always, I enjoyed the video. Thank you for another relatable content that anyone can appreciate.

[@lorig.7127]

I admire your gumption in wanting to make your own English muffins. But here's a tip.Aldi's makes some great ones! Add them to your online order. :)

[@elaineelgie8569]

Clever idea of the wood 'spacer" blocks behind the coach legs 😊 Your english muffins looked so good. Enjoy your 4th of July 🎆 Take care 🌼

[@OldWorldHome]

Happy 4th!

[@elaineelgie8569]

@@OldWorldHome Thank you. We just celebrated Canada 🇨🇦 Day!

[@ginahernandez3219]

Dinner and the muffins looks delicious, Hilary ❤

[@katiej624]

Restless Chipotle on Pinterest has an English Muffin bread recipe.. it is a gloopy dough just like how your dough turned out-- except it is made in a loaf pan.. They are delicious! 😊

[@maryohare4141]

I use Windex on sticky price labels, so perhaps Windex or clear vinegar sprayed on sticker on shirt, then washshirt and hang up to dry...so hot dryer doesnt set the glue.

[@christined2495]

I just love your thrifting videos…. ❤ I have the same mini food processor, it’s the best Happy 4th ❤️🇺🇸💙

[@carolynb1413]

You certainly can use the bread machine recipe in the oven or even divide it to make rolls. It’s very versatile. Do you still have your sour dough starter? I noticed you mostly make yeast breads now.

[@OldWorldHome]

I do have it, but yes our sandwich bread I do yeast, the kids prefer the texture. Honestly yes I’ve gotten out of the habit of having my sourdough ready to use when I’m ready to bake, but I’m sure I’ll get back into it 💛

[@margesherwood5103]

Love how you are very frugal and smart. Videos like this will help large families, even when you utilize EBT, there are healthy options. Such options allow families to stretch their subsidized income. Have a blessed 4th. Hope to see you at the Cape this summer.

[@lovingsunshine3515]

I love that both you and your husband are so frugal. I am too and love buying pre-loved items. However, my husband is so against buying used clothes and shoes for our kids. He grew up poor and worn a lot of hand-me-downs and stuff from yard sales and thrift stores. We’ve worked so hard especially him to get to where we are and still frugal. But he said when it comes to our kids, that’s where he’ll draw the line and want things brand new for them 😔 Kids outgrow their clothes so quickly and I hate paying for regular prices.

[@OldWorldHome]

Everyone has their own preferences. Like you said, kids outgrow things so quickly and once they wear a new item once, it's used right? I have found such lovely high quality items secondhand!

[@lovingsunshine3515]

@@OldWorldHome oh I have too. I think my husband associates thrifting for kids’ clothes as a reminder of financial struggles when he was a kid. He still remembers and talks about how embarrassed he was to show up at a classmate’s house to buy his old clothes at their yard sale. So when we had kids, he’s always put his foot down on this matter and I just let it go. We are frugal in other ways but not when it comes to our kids’ clothes. Although I thrift for their winter coats bc they hardly wear those things except when we have snow. I don’t like paying $40+ on something that will only be worn once or twice since we don’t get a lot of snow where we live. I love thrifting like you do especially for household items.

[@DH-qz2so]

Overnight Breakfast in the Crockpot: all assembled the night prior in crockpot, turn on Low, wake up to yummy smells! It is a CrockPot Overnight Oats...recipes all over the internet...BUT you have to use the Steel Cut Oats -- not instant! milk, cinnamon, vanilla, water, raisins, apples... great timesaver! Some use bananas in it too...then put chopped pecans over, just before serving.

[@AmandaO.1109]

Thanks for sharing Hilary!

[@FavoritePetbox]

Yummy

[@ticiagorney8708]

Im laughing with you about your english muffins because I've had the same exact experience! Great job persevering!:)

[@janjentz1053]

Always love your content.Enjoyable videos. I haven't tried making english muffins. Yours turned out looking great; in spite of the sticky problems.

[@debbiem6406]

Of course my favorite things are the perfectly adorable “Finn” shirts!!

[@darianrose2195]

Hilary, your particular dinner reminds me to thank you! I was so inspired by your honey soy chicken that I started making a slightly varied version and it's one of our favorites. ❤

[@OldWorldHome]

Enjoy!!

[@cecilialeal8239]

Me encantan tus videos. Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina

[@carole3680]

Glancing through the comments. The audience reflects the hostess. Many like minded in your community. Encouraging! Today’s video, another to refer to when asking “what would Hilary do?”

[@lisaremy4817]

Hi Hilary. I just have to say that you inspire me in every video you make! ❤

[@mt1885]

hey girl- love the video!😊 Great haul👍 yummy food- the english muffins do look amazing- good job🤗 🥰

[@jeansmith5668]

You should be able to make the bread in the oven with no problem. Just use the bread machine to mix the dough and a first rise. I do this all the time because the recipe I have makes 1 loaf and 12 buns or 2 loaves. I actually prefer it this way. I bake at 350 until golden brown on top.

[@thebrodabode73]

I loved seeing the sticky dough, lol. OMGosh, that happens to me so many times and it ends up everywhere before I can get my hands clean. The end result is ugly but tasty as I'm sure your english muffins were. Gosh, the thrift haul was awesome. I love anything and everything nautical and you scored. Good video sweetie. Happy 4th to y'all. xoxTXDeb

[@barbaramatarazzo4269]

I just love your videos English muffins are my faves but not sure I would have ever try to make them your so good at baking😊

[@tanyajohnston8262]

Goodmorning, always glad to see your video is up. Would it be possible maybe for you to use water bottles and add flavouring, they are sold at Walmart and other stores or canned bubbly water? Just so much better for our environment and so important for our children to learn also how to help save God’s earth. God has allowed us to be good stewerts of the earth. It’s not easy to lower plastic use but this is one easy way. Just hoping to help change. Thanks

[@lifeatthenutthouse]

I love going thrifting…even if I don’t find anything…it’s always so fun! ❤lifeatthenutthouse

[@paulacostello6912]

I like the way you took the rind off your watermelon. It looks much easier than how I've been doing it. Thanks for the tip! And I love seeing what you've found at the thrift stores. :) Re your ashtray, my grandmother came from Stoke-on-Trent. As for the english muffins, what can you do? lol. They did look delicious by the time you'd baked them.

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Terrific thrift hall and I’m glad those English muffins turned out OK

[@kellieliacopoulos8005]

Good morning! What a darling video, thank you!! I will be trying the egg bites and if I get a bit of extra time, the English muffins! It looks like fun...sort of, haha!! Have a great 4th and see you next week!! :)

[@pattyely927]

I love your thrift hauls. You are a true inspiration.

[@rosemariemello6675]

Agree, always my favorite

[@annmcevoy9299]

Hand sanitizer works great getting rid of sticker residue! ❤

[@dearmikaila]

Where did you get that French press?! I love it so much!!

[@OldWorldHome]

Amazon, but I also found it at Macy’s! It’s from Spode 💙

[@dearmikaila]

@@OldWorldHome thank you!

[@bethanyhall1524]

I think the dough over proofed. I had that happen before and used flour to get it through. The bread I was making tasted good but it was hard to work with.

[@wwfarmhouse9055]

The English muffins looked awesome to me 😊 Thanks for a great video.

[@joannec4356]

Can someone please let me know how long to cook the honey soy garlic chicken thighs or drumsticks in the crock pot? Thx!!

[@OldWorldHome]

6-8 hours on low 💛

[@joannec4356]

@@OldWorldHome oh wow, thank you so much for replying! Love your vlogs 💕🇨🇦

[@katnuccio85]

I so enjoy your thrift hauls.

[@DH-qz2so]

Are you still considering planting a vegetable garden in your backyard, with raised beds, etc.? Then you would always have lettuce on hand! Lol! ... do you have deer though, that would come and nibble on everything, and would you have to put up screening for wild rabbits, deer, etc.? Residue on Swim Shirt: you could get your daughter to hand sew, a patch over the residue area!

[@OldWorldHome]

Yes, it has been a goal for many years, and maybe one day we'll make it happen, but we haven't put in the effort to get the infrastructure in place yet. Like you mentioned, we'd need fencing and it's a bigger project we haven't tackled yet. We have potted cherry tomatoes, and a few things in our little garden plot, so we're just keeping it simple this year.

[@elaineg5301]

can you tell me how much yeast you put in the bread please. and thank you. I don't see it in the recipe.

[@OldWorldHome]

Sorry, I just added it now! I use 1 1/4 tsp, or half a packet

[@janeweldon8874]

You made some really good deals at the thrift store! ❤

[@marybaranowski4175]

Great thrift haul. Enjoy all of your videos. Also what color are the walls in your living room and kitchen. I like the slight contrast of the walls and trim. Also trim color. Thanks

[@OldWorldHome]

Thanks for being here! Walls are SW Anew Gray, trim is the same in the living room, and the white I think is BM Simply White matched to Behr

[@marybaranowski4175]

Thank you. Hope your 4th of July was wonderful. 🎉

[@mildredbc5425]

Thank you for sharing!🏡💕

[@Jane_Doe_Deer]

Book recommendation: NONE OF THIS IS TRUE by Lisa Jewell. Right up your alley.

[@OldWorldHome]

Read it, liked it!

[@cynthiawhitcomb1780]

Prep at night helps👍🏻

[@luella2897]

I hope you and your sweet family have a Happy 4th of July !

[@OldWorldHome]

Same to yours!

[@robinpeterson5205]

I made you sandwich bread yesterday. It is the best bread ever!! Thank you.

[@OldWorldHome]

Enjoy!!

[@rosemariemello6675]

You inspire all new moms ❤😊

[@queenlfosterd]

Good will should be ashamed of them selves selling shoes for $39

[@OldWorldHome]

We honestly never buy water bottles typically, but for the summer when we're on the go it's nice to have a little something different for the kids. In our normal day to day we all use refillable water bottles

[@carolynb1413]

That’s funny that you mention that because my husband and I were just leaving a store yesterday and everyone had so many cases of on sale, bottled water. I said to him….. people are still buying individual bottles of water?😬.

[@XSallyCinnamonX]

Wow! I love those egg bites, I'd like to try them as a dinner side, just because Italian breakfast are all about sweet food, milk/capouccino/espresso with croissant, biscuits/jam/Nutella on toast ecc ecc. Do you have a more detailed recipe? ❤ EDIT I've seen the recipe in the description box, thanks ❤

[@barbarapeterson8030]

HAPPY TUESDAY IN JULY Hillary, family, and fur baby Finn. All the motivation. HAPPY 4TH OF JULY. Enjoy your week. STTB

[@autumnmcclain5839]

You find such great things thrift shopping! Your bread looks great! And the muffins looked awesome! Lesson, I suppose would be to stick with things, don't give up. Happy Independence Day, Hilary and Dan and Kids! Enjoy the holiday🇺🇸

[@relliot1000]

I’m laughing about the butter knife under the couch. I have little ones and recently found my silicone pastry brush in the front yard 🤣

[@Barbara-pz8ky]

Happy Independence Day To you and your family… Enjoyed your peaceful vlog as always.. Try Lisa Bass’ sourdough English muffin recipe… I’ve made mistakes with it such as burning the bottoms before inside was done, and my dough being too sticky…but they are delicious…when successful…lol

[@lynnek4226]

I made English muffins using the recipe on the KZbin channel, Whippoorwill Holler and they turned out great. She has some wonderful recipes on her channel.

[@pisicacutecat4869]

I have made English muffins a few times. What works best for me id to put the dough in the fridge for a few minutes to get cold before you roll it to cut. I also recommend using cornmeal to place on the bottom of the cookie sheet when rising the English muffins before cooking. Turning down the heat and cooking them for about 4 minutes on each side works great every time.

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

That really was a great lesson in perseverance! 🩵

[@sheilapellicane8507]

Morning Hillary!

[@marisacassini3732]

Where did you get that couch pad?

[@OldWorldHome]

It was an online shop called wconcept, found it on Pinterest 🤎

[@sheliajones8238]

Hope you have a wonderful and a very blessed 4th of July you and your family God bless you see you in your next video

[@thadhdminimalist]

I just found a bread maker!! I’m excited to try making my own bread as well, hopefully your recipe is a hit 🥳🤞🏻

[@ohhellobeautifulonecreations]

Oh you are going to love it! My favorite is actually the dough cycle because I can make so many varieties and then finish them in the oven. I even do this with our bread because we prefer the traditional loaf shape. But the bread baked in it is delicious also! 😊

[@OldWorldHome]

Let me know how it goes!!

[@rosiecedillo6177]

I love the idea of using wood blocks behind the sofa and your meals look delicious.

[@arobichaud40]

Good morning! I should start planning my breakfast the night before 😅

[@StephanieSmith-fd2dt]

Dawn Powerwash gets off the name tag residue. 😊

[@esther61374]

Goo gone works great on stickers that have gone through the laundry.

[@joannjacquin4983]

I love your videos….Just so peaceful and relaxing to watch! Random question…..what is the square footage of your home?

[@OldWorldHome]

Thank you for being here! It’s about 1,600 sqft including our finished basement

[@onelilpenguin]

Hi Hilary! What type of bread machine are you using? I'm sure you've mentioned it before but I couldn't recall in which video. Think I may try my hand at homemade bread. Always look forward to your weekly videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@OldWorldHome]

Thanks so much for being here! Mine is an Oster

[@londawhitt6841]

😊👋👍

[@FrannyNan]

🔴⚪🔵 I always love your videos! 💛

[@annieslittleblessings3368]

Thank you again for a lovely video. I look forward to them every week. Those English muffin sandwiches look so delicious! Happy 4th of July week. God bless and protect you and your lovely family.

[@OldWorldHome]

God bless you and yours!

[@heidikrupicka4319]

Ice will take off sticker residue.... I'm seasoned on nametag stickers going through the wash lol.

[@OldWorldHome]

I'll have to try that!

[@priscilla7669]

How often do you grocery shop? Wondering how long this haul will last for a family of 6. Thanks! 💞

[@OldWorldHome]

We do a big shop like this every two weeks, but often have to supplement with fruit, eggs, sometimes milk in between those two weeks