Vlog #35 Wreath making and other Hutterite Christmasy things

[@kathieponder7708]

05/20/21 I found your channel about two weeks ago. I am going back and watching. I am learning so much. I can see why you love your community. It is so orderly, peaceful, and full of light. God bless you. Thank you for sharing your life and your bible sharings. You life is a testimony, young one.

[@cindiallain8542]

Just my personal opinion here, you can NEVER have too many snacks. Lol. So many useful ways for snacks. I love the way your community does the special foods.

[@hayleyresearching3036]

Awesome - my Nanny lived through the Great Depression and used to hang her clothes, sheets, towels to dry into old age even tho she had a washer and dryer. I’m on a lot of land right now and maybe after the bugs go away I’ll try it more.

[@ireneferrante2313]

What beautiful wreaths everyone is making!❤

[@martelvonc]

I love the smell of laundry dried outside in the winter!

[@JourneyOfFaith72]

Your videos are so interesting - even during the sometimes difficult times of 2020! I especially love the Autumn and Winter videos because those are my favorite seasons. Thanks for giving us a peak into your everyday life in December. Although I’m not a Hutterite, I am a follower of Jesus Christ, so I feel as though we are sisters in that sense.

[@cindiallain8542]

Beautiful ending thank you. I live listening to the children sing.

[@coopie624]

I have always loved cleaning but hate clutter. After two serious back injuries, I have had to give up much of my cleaning routine. Watching you makes me so want to be able to “get my scrub” back! 😂😂❤️❤️

[@dublinlassdana6544]

I’m so very very happy that I found your channel last month sweetheart! You are such an inspiration and I wish that more of the young people of your generation and below would learn from your example! You are a true example of Gods light in this world! I’m truly grateful the spirit led me to your channel not just for me but for my children. I’m a mum of 7 and we try to live according to the Word of God. We’ve also tried to raise our kids accordingly but sometimes the world gives them “false “ ideals on how they should live and sometimes they doubt their conviction and their testimony of faith gets weakened. I think that communal living, such as how your community lives, in my opinion, is an amazing way of life and can bring forth such awesome blessings! I unfortunately didn’t grow up as you have but we did our best! Keep your chin up kiddo and continue to find joy and love in everything that you do!! Thank you Sweet girl for sharing your life with us! I believe you are doing an amazing service when it comes down to being a light unto the world!! Tons and tons of HUGS DEAR GIRL!!!

[@karensiegel6669]

I sure hope you can have your Christmas program this year. With the "Delta" and "Mu" surges where we are at are worse than last year at this time. Praying for better and healthier times for all!

[@carollimon5630]

Hello. It’s so interesting to see how others live. I’m 52 years old and have never heard of Hutterites. I can’t get enough! Thank you for sharing your life. I’m a Christian. And you and I worship the same God. You are a wonderful example! Your whole community is! And you are sharing the gospel with the world. ❤️

[@johngrober6244]

👍🙃🙏🏻thx Giselle

[@bflogal18]

There is nothing better than the smell of sheets that were dried outside on a line!

[@davidch880]

I think I mentioned elsewhere in one of your V/logs that I used to breed and train German Shepherds. I was going to say that Kona (hope I spelled that right - correct me if I am wrong) is at this stage, still very much a pup (a very sweet-natured one too it would appear). You should be starting her basic obedience training about now. This entails teaching her how to; 'come' on command, 'stay' on command, and 'sit,' 'halt' and 'heel' on command. I can and would be only too pleased to guide you through these training routines for her if you would like. Just let me know in your reply. 😊

[@sylvianolan2185]

I've never seen anyone work so hard.

[@nadinefroderman157]

Loved hearing the voices of wee ones. So pure and innocent.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

their voices are just too adorable :)

[@vedcon]

Don't be sad because of the christmas concert. Hopefully this year Christmas 2021 you will be able to prepare and film it too. Looking forward to see it 🙂

[@gisellewaldner9406]

same here I'm thinking of looking for plays already.

[@annamarie5988]

The children singing was adorable

[@judyteeter1103]

The children's singing is sweet. So beautiful.

[@mizzmary861]

Great video, Thank you for sharing! I love the wreath project its so pretty😊

[@donnakearse2503]

I love your Christian traditions.

[@byrds58sylvie]

I am so relaxed watching all the chores and I have become a little better housekeeper since watching your videos! At our church we meet in our parish hall on the first Sunday of advent and make our wreaths with the candles. Its not happening this year. ugh Covid!! God’s Peace! ✌🏻🙌🏻

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I'm so happy that my videos are relaxing and calming to you. To be honest I didn't know how much we really cleaned till I started filming it. That is too bad that you couldn't make wreaths this year getting together and doing Christmas activities together makes it more fun but, hopefully soon we'll be able to again. 😊

[@josephmcnulty6922]

I'm 57 have 7 kids, if I did it all over, would my kids be better off in a community? Yes, yes they would, the whole family would benefit. Ty stay safe and healthy. 🙏🙏😷😷

[@gisellewaldner9406]

thank you you stay safe and healthy too

[@jackmorgan1677]

"Those people who trade in their freedom for security will end up having neither." I believe that was a quote from Churchill.

[@DianesFM]

I prefer bedding hung out, as well, but my husband's allergies are so much better when we machine dry on hot. No pollen.

[@richardsummers9009]

This is Awesome , Lv Christmas and y'all work so Hard , and like how everyone s treated equal , I'd like to have the mop and bucket for Christmas , Proud you didn lose your Kool with the paint roller 🙄😇💖 you are A Character , Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎅🤶........

[@lisadaughteroftheking5852]

Ohhhh, I would love one of the lemongrass and coconut/lime soaps! I love citrusy soap. My sister makes soap and she has given me a lemongrass one a few times and I just love them!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

They are definitely good smelling soaps 😊

[@lt.danslegs9737]

Coffee and vlog time. Just what I needed.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Enjoy 😊

[@luxurydesign1760]

Nothing feels better than clean sheet

[@anncarroll7354]

Or such amazing aromatherapy for an amazing nights sleep!

[@hopehope9301]

Interesting about Christmas snacks gifts in Russia at church we do it too, only for kids. We buy a lot of boxes of sweets and fruits. And divide them equally and pack in the bags.

[@coastalfarmhouse1820]

Those soaps look wonderful!

[@annmiller8777]

Those soaps tho! I’d buy a peppermint one during Christmas….it smells amazing I bet!

[@dessg3869]

'Drying my bed is not an option' I'm with you on that one.😅

[@tamlynne2101]

I'm just on a spree watching all your video, even my husband enjoys them. We love learning how others live and you make it so fun and entertaining... Kona is my favorite though LOL You will see in all my comments its about Kona LOL I'm a dog person and she is just such a good pup!

[@judywankel5276]

Thankyou for showing us how to make a wreath. You are truly talented!!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

You are so welcome! and thank you

[@samhouston1979]

a gorgeous sunset

[@donaleepeters8215]

Oh my goodness do you have harvest snaps by Calbee I work for Calbee😊

[@katherineturner6828]

I like to hang the bedding out in the fresh air too! Is there a pattern for your clothespin apron? I need that!💕

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I'll have to ask my mom she made this one and those things last for years 😊

[@algloriadawson7666]

I feel like I have a lot of questions - Who makes the rugs I see in the videos and how are they made (braided or crocheted) ? Also, you often mention work is done by women 17 to 45. What do older women do? When do children start doing little household chores? It was nice to see some fellows helping to pack the chickens and I'm so sorry you couldn't have a Christmas concert. This too shall pass and there will be a safer time.

[@dianagoodwin6700]

Love using Whip it.. no streaks

[@kristy3539]

Love your videos so much! Does the colony organize shopping trips to town for Christmas?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Oh yes we do but, alas this year we could not do it 😔

[@irszgatti]

I wonder if you know a lot about the history of hutterites. It's pretty wild stuff. In terms of religions, I really like the anabaptist way of allowing the baptism to be given by choice. To me it just makes sense that you have choice and freedom

[@gisellewaldner9406]

We did get taught a bit about it in school but, I think we only scratched the surface. I have always been interested in diving deeper to learn more but, im kind of at a standstill as to where I would start.

[@irszgatti]

@@gisellewaldner9406 start with the radical reformation in Switzerland in the mid 16th century (1500s). I'm sure that sounds as exciting as watching ice cubes freeze but...I suppose that depends on why you seek answers!

[@kayleemaendel9509]

@@irszgatti movies like Luther or Zwingli, who are basically the ball point leaders of the reformation are quite informative.

[@irszgatti]

@@kayleemaendel9509 safe to say the reformation was a press back against political over reach... would that be accurate?

[@kayleemaendel9509]

@@irszgatti Yes and no..it was the peasants and the anabaptists fighting back against the church, who yes did have a huge amount of political overreach.

[@emmib1388]

How long does it take to make a fire truck from start to finish? And approximately how many do you make in a year?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

start to finish around 2-3 weeks and about 20 a year.

[@darinaadland5226]

Giselle, is there any way that you can record some singing in the church? I just love the singing that I've heard from the colony! It's so beautiful the ears!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Oh most definitely I could post choir songs for you. And I would love to. 😊...

[@urielg8951]

i like to see what type of mop do you use

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I'll show in the next vlog on Friday 😊

[@sonyawalker4463]

I love your mattress pad !! Where did you get it ??

[@ginacardarelli4877]

It funny we only ever see Giselle do the house work and the laundry and the cooking hope other in the family help out too.

[@annmiller8777]

Well I believe in her colony or most of the Hutterite communities, it is the women whom take care of the household & food etc…and that the men do I believe “men’s work” Prolly something to do more with traditional stuff, but it’s the way they choose to live life & I bet her mom does help…but who are we to judge eh? It works for them

[@jackmorgan1677]

@@annmiller8777 Don't forget the daily bible study, praying and church services. The videos show a fresh faced young girl, but what is in her indoctrinated brain is the more invisible yet revealing part...

[@n.a.garciafamily]

@@jackmorgan1677 ironically I was indoctrinated into the world and by God's grace He saved me from it. I wish I could wash my soul of all the filth the world and it's systems cast upon me. Alas, I will use my horrible experiences for those whom He saves to guide them along.

[@aprilmapp3140]

its good to recycle it make wreath different each year.

[@jodystepnowski695]

What are those green plastic doohickeys I see in your laundry basket used for?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

this had me laughing..they are called umbrella hangers they are just the best thing when wanting to hang up smaller pieces like face cloths if you don't have that much space to dry clothes they are perfect.

[@missdragonfly1001]

I do the same thing when painting. Pain to get paint off fingernails. I also prefer to paint barefoot, I know weird but hate wearing shoes as it is.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

its so much more comfortable

[@shellygauvreau399]

Best smell in the world is bed linen that has been hung on the line to dry!

[@mayflowergal6794]

What is that mop? Weird question I know

[@chantalt5733]

That’s so cool you guys are from Manitoba as so am I. Please don’t take offense to my questions as I am learning. One of the questions I have is notice on your wrist you have a tattoo is this something that is allowed? And has your colony ever experienced people wanting to join? Ps I love you videos, learning something new everyday.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

The thing that i have on my wrist is something im saving for a video really soon I hope. And yes there have been times when people from the outside have joined, its few but, it has happened. 😊

[@saraj4009]

I want to come help with Christmas things!!!

[@darinaadland5226]

I would have loved to see a Christmas concert!🙁

[@gisellewaldner9406]

It would have been fun to get to show you 😔

[@sherryshelton199]

The pad you took off your mattress looks so comfy. Is it homemade?

[@coastalfarmhouse1820]

Yes I’d like to know what it is and store from?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Yes its homemade we all make them for our beds as an extra layer of comfort...just to make the bed softer.

[@sherryshelton199]

@@gisellewaldner9406 would love to see how that’s made!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

@@sherryshelton199 I will gladly put it in a future video for you..but, i might have to wait a bit as we only make them when they are well worn through or we got a different bed. But, it happens pretty frequently that some get made so I will do it. 😊

[@sherryshelton199]

@@gisellewaldner9406 thank you so much! If it’s a lot of work please don’t burden yourself. I see you are a very busy young lady!

[@susanronan725]

Dusk is beautiful. What State is this In? Sunset was beautiful. Loved the colors.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Manitoba, Canada :)

[@karensiegel6669]

Nice to know other areas have amazing sunsets too. We live in a Central IL farming area and the sunsets are amazing all year round.

[@estellaeggleston1643]

So does your dad work on the fire trucks?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

yes he helps out but, he is also in charge of the inventory, ordering and making sure everything is there when we need it.

[@letsfly5525]

Which colony are you from?

[@skyeblue5669]

❤ Do you ever get tired of cooking and cleaning??

[@heiditagge5776]

Are pets not allowed to be inside?

[@elizabethwilliams1523]

Is there a Dr or Nurse in your community? Hugs

[@davidinvenio3094]

Painting?!?! On top of all the "hats that you wear" you are a painter as well?!?! LOL Good lord there's not much you won't/don't do is there dear one?! I LOL'd about the paint roller you struggled to extricate....my girls would often comment about "oh to have the upper body strength" of a man! LOL That is not to take away from them - or you - of course - because just as often did I lament over not having one of the many wondrous delicate features they had! Anyway, it was funny and I hope it doesn't seem, well y'know. I think there is nothing you ever set out to do there, for your community, that you could not do dear one. You are true force of nature, and a lovely child of God. God's Peace

[@gisellewaldner9406]

😊😊🥰

[@florigunde9860]

Minute 14:00 😁 Wer kennt nicht das Spiel „Heiteres Socken-Raten“? 🧦🤔😃

[@kerinawinter8308]

Question Giselle... your spelt bread recipe. Does it have all purpose flour at all,? Or just spelt? Thankyou

[@gisellewaldner9406]

It just has spelt flour......no all purpose flour needed.

[@kerinawinter8308]

@@gisellewaldner9406 would you mind sharing your recipe? Does it always glűck?

[@nadine3258]

Yes, I'm wondering if I could get that recipe too. Bread looks great. 👍

[@gisellewaldner9406]

@@nadine3258 i just have a picture of it I'll see if I can post it anywhere

[@dawnjanz]

I thought you said cucumber soup!

[@DonaBranca735]

You work very hard for sure! All women have a busy schedule like you?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

it all depends on the person if we have community work then sure but, if we have free time its different for everyone I'm always one that likes to have something to do.

[@sarawollman9205]

Giselle we want to meet you're family already ..mom dad brothers and sisters ❤ 🥰

[@gisellewaldner9406]

It would be nice if they would allow me to put them in but, maybe they will soon (i hope) 😊

[@darinaadland5226]

Your dog Kona is getting so big! (I hope I got her name right).

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Yes you did 😊...oh she is big but, a big baby at. She's turning 1 on December 28 😊

[@tracyslover7302]

Kona is beautiful! And I love her name, too!

[@lightbulb1982]

You are going to make someone a wonderful wife someday and I saw in another video somewhere that Hutterite girls typically get married around the 20 year mark somewhere. Does that not apply to your colony or how does that work for you?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

no we get married at all ages there is really no specific age that we get married when you find someone and are ready.

[@vanessashimoni6548]

I wish I had your energy and stamina 😂

[@bunnythug]

Why doesn’t your brother paint his own wall?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Because I wanted to and im too much of a perfectionist it would never pass

[@VikingMale]

❤️🌹

[@TheDawn0310]

Not being disrespectful but why wouldn’t your brother paint his own bedroom?

[@jackmorgan1677]

Haha! Dawn, that's only one of the many questions you'd probably wouldn't want to ask about how these people live. These videos are basically about a day in the life of a fresh faced young girl with lots of baking and cleaning thrown in. What happens unseen in the background is stuff you don't want to know about.

[@MiraclesByAnait]

May I ask how old you are?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I'm 23 😊

[@catherinegeremia7065]

I also make cold process soap! It's so much fun. Your soaps are beautiful! Do you have your address available for people to send you things? I would love to send you one of my soaps.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I just absolutely love making it, i feel like its a simple thing that brings me a lot of joy. my address: Giselle Waldner Wawanesa mb, Canada R0K 2G0 box 279

[@catherinegeremia7065]

It's so much fun! It's my creative outlet♥️

[@pusherw2861]

time to watch Gieselle, interesting

[@nekonoai]

Giselle! You have a tattoo? Hutterites can have tattoos? :o

[@ritzb8175]

Hi Giselle

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Hiiii 👋

[@alicewhite6051]

Why can,t your brother paint his own walls? Other than the fire pit trucks I have not seen any of the men help with chores and repairs.

[@janecappy]

Your hands are so red, please wear your gloves always.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I do try but, there are times that I forget. :)

[@SmallWonda]

Your poor hands... in 15-years you'll wish you wore gloves all the time!

[@jeanbrock4086]

Please tone down the music💖

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Do you mean the volume??

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I just now saw that it's an older video...It does get better 😊