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"Why don't you (Tipper) wear your wedding ring (and Matt does)?" Matt answers "Because I'm more committed than you are!" 🤣😅🤣 I enjoy these so much. THANK YOU Tipper & Matt. 🙌🏼 💓
Loved this so much. Thank you so much for being so open and real ! Your video today has taken me away from the sadness in my heart. 😊😊😊 You have become such an intricate part of my life....something I always look forward to.....❤
Hey Tipper & Matt, Thanks again for sharing - I feel the same way one of your viewers said: It takes me away from the sad things in my life. One thing you are always upbeat , kindness,& u can see the love between you two. That is a beautiful thing! Have a great day! Love & Prayers from Colorado
Matt is awfully good natured to share all this information as he strikes me as being private. It is nice to hear these things as we associate what it would be like if we were all sitting down together.
But you see you all ARE special! Your kindness, your values, your knowledge, your humor, your faith and your love of place and each other resonates with us. We get welcomed into your life and for the time we get to spend with you, we are part of something that is good. And Tipper, please don’t ever stop talking! You all are loved and appreciated.
I don't understand how people can make any kind of hateful comments while watching this channel with its uplifting and wholesome content that's educational, down-to-earth and sometimes funny. If we'd all strive to follow the example set by Christ, as shown by Tipper and Matt, the world would be a happier, more peaceful place to live.
I didn’t imagine people would make rude comments about what you share! I find it very interesting, funny and sad at times and very informative! A pleasure listening to you all!❤God Bless you all!🙏🏼
As a Genealogist, I have to tell you what a treasure your channel will be for your future grandchildren and future generations. Not just how you lived your daily lives, but having these questions, answers, and stories about your lives documented, and told in your own voices will be so special for them to have. I know your intention is to educate everyone about life in Appalachia, and that is wonderful, as I live across the mountains in the foothills of the Smokies. The people who will benefit from these videos the most haven't even been born yet. 😊
Thank you both so much. I agree that its's a calling. Living alone, disable and can't get out is hard, but finding you folks and your family, has been a true blessing to me. May God bless you all abundantly.
Also disabled and being able to meet people on the opposite side of our country is very special! We are in CA and it is very different from the lifestyle here, very pleasant and peaceful🩷🙏✝️
Dear Tipper and Matt. I'm just a regular gal (your age) born and raised in Washington state. Washington is timber, fishing, hunting, and farming country, and is where my dad was born and raised. His folks, Danish, moved here and settled into the trades mentioned above. People tend to think of the Pacific Northwest as progressive, but back in the day, people here were poor, hardworking, tolerant of mud, and very courageous. My dad ran off and joined the Navy when he was old enough and met my mama in San Diego. They married and moved back here to Washington. My mom's folks were from Oklahoma and Texas. Both of her parents had their fair share of Native American blood, as well as lots of southern traditions, sayings, and ways of cooking. One of my favorite meals is beans and cornbread. I'm also fond of green fried tomatoes. Trout has always been a thing here in the Pacific Northwest, but fortunately, so is salmon, which I like a whole lot better because of its mild flavor. The reason I am writing is because I feel very close to you and your ways in heritage and spirit. I grew up under an umbrella of Southern-style Christianity and Viking lore (odd mix, but wonderfully colorful). I watch you two and your girls, and no matter what you're discussing, I feel a sense of closeness and familiarity. It is important to me that you understand that the content you share, your willingness to share, and the gentle and authentic style in which you communicate your content is invaluable. I am old enough now for the family members that came before me to be mostly gone. I miss them, as I'm sure you do Miss Cindy, Pap, and the rest. Those, for me, brought my heritage to life. There is no further preserving it in the now progressive Northwest, where nothing much matters except money and self. I have done my best with my kids, but I fear they'll never truly understand the value of the past the way that Corey and Katie do. I love you all very much. I'm so grateful to be able to feel a connection to you through this technology. There is no way that I'm the only one out here feeling such gratefulness for what you all bring to the world. Please keep it up for all our sakes. Thank you for keeping this sliver of American heritage alive... even if it can only be an ideal for many or a brush with memory for others. So appreciative. Dana
I feel like you do Dana. I’m in my late 60’s and my 1st husband who past away when I was only In my 20’s was from NC a lot of Tippi’s recipes are like my 1st mother in law’s. I miss that a lot. My family is gone except kids & grands they live far away I’m in NC.
How could anyone be mean and ugly to you and your family! You saved me by being my family and friends after my husband died last November ! I love y'all!
That story about being lost, laying down, using the faint mountain outline to get home makes a great sermon illustration. Great story. Thanks for that.
"If you want to change the world, go home and love your family." -- Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Your ending remarks reminded me of this quote; you all show so much love and respect for each other and your audience, your channel is playing a part in changing the world for the better, thank you for all the videos!
I love hearing your stories! When Matt was talking about his favorite Bible verse, memories flooded back. My grandmother had twin beds in her room. All 24 of her grandchildren sleep at one time or another in the twin bed opposite of her bed. Before bed, my grandmother would read a daily guidepost story, a Bible verse and then pray. She was a wonderful grandmother and miss her everyday. That little extra twin bed is in my spare bedroom now. I received it in her will. It is most cherished and waiting on my grandchildren someday. Thanks for the memories.
I'm subscribed to over 200 youtubers and I look for and watch your videos first over the others. You are an influencer in the best way! Your videos are so uplifting! Tipper, DON'T ever quit talking when sharing recipes. (please) The stories behind the recipes are paramount to your channel, in my opinion! It takes a great deal of work to make these videos happen and I am so thankful that I ran up on Celebrating Appalachia, and you continue to share videos every week. The world needs more people like you and your family. I know that sounds cliche' but its the truth! Love the questions and answers sessions. You two are good together! Once again thanks so much for sharing!
I really enjoy you, Matt, Corie, Katie & Granny’s wholesome, down to earth & Christian values. Y’all are just so honest & share useful information with us. I think we all in the US need to get back to basics & serving the Lord. I never would have thought America would be in this bad shape of violence & crime & not as many people serving the Lord. Thank you & your whole family for all you do & share with us. It is appreciated.
Just be yourselves. The appeal of your channel is your honest and sincere approach to telling the stories that are important for you to preserve. As you share, you Celebrate the Appalachian way of life. Thank you. - Tennessee Smoky
I must say that watching your channel has helped me to come back to being proud of growing up in Appalachia. 🥰 I just, growing up, was always so happy about having my large extended family around....thought that every male in every family fished, hunted..But being from West Virginia, I did later on have to deal with all of the misconceptions of the Appalachian people. Quickly realized that those folks had just "become unsmart". 😂🤣😂
Tipper you got your hands full with Matt, he reminds me of my husband who is a ham ! You can see it in his smile and the way he looks at you! What a good sport you guys are! Happy Harvest on them tomatoes 🍅
Don't you dare stop sharing the home stories!!! Those special ingredients or the tastes of home the skill of nostalgic craziness and the love of caring for your family and friends are all expressed in the words from your heart.
Matt's grandmother being named Bonnie is a great indicator that she had scottish parents or grandparents. Plus the Carolinas have more Scottish descendants than Scotland has Scots. You all should check out the highland games at grandfather mountains. It's such a fun event. Especially if you have a name that connects with a clan or is a clan name. 💙
Matt: I don't want to lay in there and the sun still shining, thats ignorant. 🤣🤣🤣 Tipper and Matt, both you and your girls are such beautiful people and make this dark world a better place! Thank you for being such a blessing!
You both are down to earth people...very comfortable with each other and respectful. A good couple that the lord has blessed. We wish we had neighbors like you that would be a joy God bless you and your loveable daughters and Austin who looks like a nice young man.
Wouldn't it be nice if we could forget all of the bad memories and only remember the good ones? It's wonderful that you have so many good memories, Tipper. 😊
Matt, I would give anything to hear those words come out of my husband's mouth. Tipper is so very blessed to know how valued she is by you. It's a wonderful thing to be best friends with the person you cherish most. May God continue to bless your days together.
I loved Matt's story about the ice pick! And Tipper yours about the red finger nail polish. You guys had me laughing so hard.😂 Thanks for sharing your lives with us. And Tipper I never get tired of hearing your voice and the history behind the recipes. And the book readings, love, love those! Please just keep being you.❤
I had to laugh as soon as Matt started swinging his hands. I knew he was going to say it’s was bees after him. My father use to race. In 1954 he was killed during racing. I never knew him , I was only 3 months old. And I must tell you, that you got us hooked on those great popsicles. Thank you very much.
This has been more fun than a barrel of monkeys!! I love listening to your stories, and it doesn’t matter what it’s about. I feel like I am a part of your family, because I did not grow up with a kind, loving family. So y’all fill that part that I missed out on. But I did grow up with the greatest grandparents. Matt’s comment about the Mob was hilarious!!! He was right too. 😂😂😂
When I read some of the comments I never see any negative ones, even though I don't doubt that you get them now and then. There's always somebody who will be negative. I noticed that no matter who is commenting and where they come from, everybody really enjoys your and the girls' videos. Your channel is by far my favorite one because you understand what life is like for most people from Appalachia. Appalachia means so much to me, too, so it feels like we're family. So glad I found your TH-cam channel!
My husband used to hog all the covers, he'd roll up like a burrito and I'd be left freezing. I ended up buying 2 matching comforters and it was the best thing I ever did. He has his and I have mine and I don't get mad at night anymore. I love your show and your family. The positivity and love you exude is so good for others to see and feel in this day and age. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve never commented but watch consistently. You guys are an inspiration and you are not alone. Our country is full of faithful families just like you. Living in Arkansas my whole life…your lifestyle and dialect are very familiar. It gives me consolation and hope for our country. I know that you are touching lives and spreading a message that heals. God Bless y’all. You will see your harvest when we meet in heaven one day.
That bird at 2.41 was a Red-Shouldered Hawk according to Cornell's Merlin Sound ID app. I love to sit out during the warmer weather and see how many different birds I can hear.
Tipper, I love when you talk, explaining things to us. I love learning new things, recipes. I’m so glad I bought your cook book too. I love watching you and Matt together talking, doing the garden and hiking. Thank you for sharing your family with us. I pray your Mom is doing okay.
I just received the news that no one wants to hear. The biopsy is malignant. My anxiety is through the roof. I played praise music which helps, held onto my scriptures that get me through, prayed with a friend and then turned here. I know that laughter, joy, family, faith and love are all on display. Thank you for a bit of peace during the turmoil.
Please keep on talking, Tipper. I love the history, the family stories, the folk wisdom, and the sound of your voice. Those who want to hear just the recipes should use a cookbook or Pinterest. My first impression of Matt has changed a lot since the first video I watched a couple of years ago. He had just come in from what must have been a very tiring day and you handed him a plate of food to taste. You tried to coax a few words out of him and got mostly grunts. I felt so sorry for you having to live with grumpy. But much to my delight, that was just one of those off days we all have. I’ve learned that while he isn’t as outgoing as you, he is friendly, supportive, loving, fun-loving and steadfast. I’m happy now to see him along side of you in many of your videos. You’ve got a wonderful family!
Thanks Tipper and Matt. You bring me such joy as it brings back memories of when my mom was alive and the talks we shared about gardening, food and cooking. You all eat the same foods we ate together and the food I still prepare. You do fill a huge void in my life. God bless!
I can't imagine anyone being mean to you all, you are so sweet and kind to us all! Thank you for sharing your life. I love listening to you talk and tell your stories! God Bless you all and your sweet family has been in my prayers.
Love this! Thank you! Tipper you never talk too much! I do feel like you all are missionaries putting yourself out there and being a wonderful example and blessing to so many of us. We have a lot of brokenness in our families so I'm so grateful my husband is my best friend too. Different members have disowned us so your videos are sooooo comforting and encouraging. Prayers for Granny.
Yall are amazing!! Thank you for being there for me and everyone else!! ❤ Tell Granny I love her from middle Georgia ❤Praying her health improves, amazing lady for real!
My husband and I have been married 27 years, and we would probably have a divorce if we had to say what we disliked, or loved about each other. You both are wonderful!
Every night I’m able to watch y’all while I make my husbands lunch and snacks. We live the old customs by choice. I too do not suffer a dishwasher. I can actually taste the soap from family members dishwasher. Yuk I cook from scratch, I hand mop and so on. Even hang the clothes on the line, in summer.my husband and I say we found our twins in you and Matt. What a blessing y’all are to us. Thank you , thank God for ya. Blessing’s and prayers to you and yours. Brooks , Oregon .
My favorite video in all these years so far! I belly laughed out loud at Matt and his childhood antics. My imagination was in full force. I cried at what ya'll loved about each other. Such a tender and transparent moment.
You are changing the world a little at a time with all your honesty and family values. The world needs more people like you sharing the best of America and simple living. Thank you for sharing all you do with us! You will be blessed.
If I could describe your channel and it’s content with only one word I’d pick “genuine” but of course I could give you a long list of positive descriptive words! You both are a joy to watch and I find myself anxiously awaiting the next video! God has blessed many of us through your channel!! Thank you!
Tipper, Celebrating Appalachia IS the heritage program for the Brasstown area! You may not realize how impactful your videos are (and the girls' ones also), but trust me, they are! And the impact goes far beyond Cherokee County!
After watching any of the Celebrating Appalachia videos I feel content. I am happy to be from Appalachia. I find joy knowledge and rekindling of childhood memories. Respect and fondness for your entire family. You're JUST good people in my mind. Please keep the videos coming. God bless you all. 🙂🙋✝️
I enjoy your channel very much. Most people have no idea how to live without a grocery store or cafe to eat at. I am thankful my son and grandsons can always provide meat and help garden.
I cannot imagine hurting you with a mean comment. I love you and your family too much for that. I enjoy all of your videos, your wisdom and teachings. Every time I see a vid I feel like I've sat down for a visit with you....The girls too. God Bless you 💕
I’m married to an only child, also. He’s never taken his wedding ring off, either, but I have. Matt’s childhood pranks had me laughing out loud. Good advice about going into the woods. Ron pulls the covers when he moves in bed and takes them with him. I have to hold on to my covers when he moves. When he gets out of bed in the morning, all the covers are on one side of the bed. We don’t care to use a dishwasher, either. Another great video with the two of you! Thanks for sharing❣️
I really enjoy your videos and live vicariously through y’all. I miss the good ole days when I grew up in the 60’s and early 70’s. I learned so much from my Grandparents and my Aunt. People back then cared, loved and looked out for their family, friends and neighbors more than they do now 😢. The young people are gravitating towards humongous churches and the small community churches are barely hanging on. We don’t have a lot of young people in our church and the older folks are going on in little by little 😢
My grandmother had 10 children and one year for Mother’s Day they all chipped in and bought her a mother’s ring with all 10 birthstones, it’s three rows of stones on two gold bands fused together. We are plain country people but my grandmother never took that ring off, it was the only piece of jewelry she ever owned, when I was a kid I would pick dough out from around the stones and clean it up for her with an old toothbrush. I was lucky enough to receive that ring after her death 30 years ago and it was on my right hand the day I walked down the aisle to be married. I never wear it, it’s put away in my jewelry box, but I feel so blessed to have that piece of her and the wonderful memories attached to it. ❤
Oh wow that is so weird my people come from Scotland to. But we're from the Southeast corner of Oklahoma. We have a country cemetery that I have counted back 9 generations and the oldest headstone has the family castle on it.
I really enjoy the Q&A videos, but then I like all your videos. I will say I laughed more during this Q&A than I have the other ones. You and Matt are just so funny together and the sweetest couple. I think I like y’all so much because you’re real, open, honest and down to earth. Tipper, I promise you that you do not talk to much and Matt knows exactly what he’s doing with everything he does and he does not look like he’s your son either because you look to young. You and Matt both look young and are perfect for each other. Apparently that person(s) who said those things are what they call Trolls and they are just mean spirited people who have nothing else in life to do put be mean to others. You, Matt, Granny, the girls, and Austin are wonderful people and we all like y’all just as you all are! Y’all our our kind of people!
Our 53 year old son is an only child and he's perfect, just like Matt is. Also, that ice pick/tire story made me laugh out loud. That might be called no impulse control.
I remember shopping at Sear when my 3 Children were young- I use to buy almost everything from Sears and loved it- Now our Sear has shut down and I sure do miss it♥️ They use to have wonderful quality 💚
Like sitting down with neighbors and getting to know them a little more. Thanks for doing the Q&A. You all are lovely people. I enjoy your channel so much. Real life people who appreciate the most important things we all should treasure.
Tipper my husband does the “tuck and roll” so I know how Matt feels and I just grab the cover before he gets it 😊 y’all are truly “one” love each other.
My youngest and his wife in their early 30's have 4 kids and still use their dishwasher as a dish drying rack. They always have. Funny the things people do or don't.
I really enjoyed these episodes ☺️ you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for your special " Granny" she is a jewel 💙 I love her spunk and attitude she's just precious ❤️
God bless y'all.... you are a wonderful example of a united, God-fearing, family. You preserve a way of life that most people have either almost forgotten or have never known. Thank you for sharing of yourselves and your wonderful recipes, stories, and life lessons.
I have felt that Matt is a "kindred spirit"...I, too am an only child. Those two words have a lot packed into them for sure. I certainly feel for him in losing his mama. I know that my time is coming with losing parents as well. I am not that much older than you both... 58 and born in December of '65. My dad is going to be 89 next month and my mom is 80 now. Fortunately my dad is still on our family farm out in West Texas and doing well for his age and I don't have to worry much about him. My mom on the other hand, has dementia and I care for her each day...7 days a week, with meals, pills, hydration, and trying to keep her active. Those days are numbered for both of them and I do cherish my time with them so I know and appreciate how much family means to you both. I also can appreciate the immeasurable loss that you both have had in losing parents. I do cherish the fact that you and your family have opened yourselves up and share so much with each of us thru your videos and writings. I think of you as my "video friends/family" and being able to read and watch has brought much joy and continues to do just that. I hope that you both know just how much that you are loved and appreciated by so many of us out here on the other side of the screen. You are quite right also in that all of the negative folks are just treading water themselves and trying to get thru the day albeit sometimes it's' really difficult to tune them out. ;) As always... blessings to you all for what you do, how you do it, and for making us feel welcome in the 'holler.
Genuinely good and friendly people. It doesn't get better than that. I'm so glad you share your lives with us. Thank you. And I pray that Granny is recovering well.
I grew up in southern WV. My dad’s parents came from eastern Virginia and northwest North Carolina. I took WV history in junior and high school and loved it. Hopefully schools still teach that. FoxFire books are also a great resource for the Appalachian region. My Great Granny kept bacon grease on the counter but I put mine in the refrigerator. The meals you talk of sound so good! You two are so sweet!! You’re used to each others quirks by now and it’s so cute. My husband is like Matt he is outside 98% of the time! Much love to you two and your family!
I'm with you about dishwashers,they've never interested me. I've always liked washing dishes. I've had so many wonderful conversations with my Mom, my sisters, my children and friends while watching and drying dishes.
You are such a wonderful family I just can’t say enough. Matt’s skills in the woods is more valuable than all the money in the world. I highly respect people who know the woods and how to survive. You are so wholesome. I wished we were neighbours.
My husband was a hiker, backpacker out here in California and always knows where they are going, where they are supposed to end up. He mostly has done Death Valley, the east side of the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite.
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Y’all are so cute. Matt is extra handsome in this video. I love that yall are still flirty with each other.
why is your and your husband's accents stronger than your daughters? is that the result of media in their lives growing up? thanks!
@@eytonshalomsandiego 😊yes I'm sure that is part of it
Like how you pick on each other and garden together 😊great friend and married.
"Why don't you (Tipper) wear your wedding ring (and Matt does)?" Matt answers "Because I'm more committed than you are!" 🤣😅🤣 I enjoy these so much. THANK YOU Tipper & Matt. 🙌🏼 💓
I don't wrar one either. It's too precious.. I could lose it in the dirt or cleaning.
Loved this so much. Thank you so much for being so open and real ! Your video today has taken me away from the sadness in my heart. 😊😊😊
You have become such an intricate part of my life....something I always look forward to.....❤
I automatically give you the thumbs up at the very start because I know the episode is going to be excellent. 😂❤
Hey Tipper & Matt, Thanks again for sharing - I feel the same way one of your viewers said: It takes me away from the sad things in my life. One thing you are always upbeat , kindness,& u can see the love between you two. That is a beautiful thing! Have a great day! Love & Prayers from Colorado
@@yuvondaseal6736I hope your sadness lessens as time goes by. I'll say a prayer of peace and happiness for you❤
Matt is awfully good natured to share all this information as he strikes me as being private. It is nice to hear these things as we associate what it would be like if we were all sitting down together.
Poor Matt having to express emotion. 😂 And I love “Yosemite Sam fits”. You guys are adorable together! 🥰
But you see you all ARE special! Your kindness, your values, your knowledge, your humor, your faith and your love of place and each other resonates with us. We get welcomed into your life and for the time we get to spend with you, we are part of something that is good. And Tipper, please don’t ever stop talking! You all are loved and appreciated.
You are so kind thank you 😊
I don't understand how people can make any kind of hateful comments while watching this channel with its uplifting and wholesome content that's educational, down-to-earth and sometimes funny. If we'd all strive to follow the example set by Christ, as shown by Tipper and Matt, the world would be a happier, more peaceful place to live.
I didn’t imagine people would make rude comments about what you share! I find it very interesting, funny and sad at times and very informative! A pleasure listening to you all!❤God Bless you all!🙏🏼
@@johnnabuzby6103 I agree wholeheartedly
I agree I love how you chat through recipes and share so much Tipper - don’t change that you’re a breath of fresh air!
As a Genealogist, I have to tell you what a treasure your channel will be for your future grandchildren and future generations. Not just how you lived your daily lives, but having these questions, answers, and stories about your lives documented, and told in your own voices will be so special for them to have. I know your intention is to educate everyone about life in Appalachia, and that is wonderful, as I live across the mountains in the foothills of the Smokies. The people who will benefit from these videos the most haven't even been born yet. 😊
Thank you 😊
Well said!
God will bless whom he chooses. May God have mercy on us all. Thru people like you and Tipper and Matt, etc.
@@bethbrimberry2900yes indeed very well said.
Thank you both so much. I agree that its's a calling. Living alone, disable and can't get out is hard, but finding you folks and your family, has been a true blessing to me. May God bless you all abundantly.
Also disabled and being able to meet people on the opposite side of our country is very special! We are in CA and it is very different from the lifestyle here, very pleasant and peaceful🩷🙏✝️
Dear Tipper and Matt.
I'm just a regular gal (your age) born and raised in Washington state.
Washington is timber, fishing, hunting, and farming country, and is where my dad was born and raised.
His folks, Danish, moved here and settled into the trades mentioned above. People tend to think of the Pacific Northwest as progressive, but back in the day, people here were poor, hardworking, tolerant of mud, and very courageous.
My dad ran off and joined the Navy when he was old enough and met my mama in San Diego. They married and moved back here to Washington.
My mom's folks were from Oklahoma and Texas. Both of her parents had their fair share of Native American blood, as well as lots of southern traditions, sayings, and ways of cooking.
One of my favorite meals is beans and cornbread. I'm also fond of green fried tomatoes. Trout has always been a thing here in the Pacific Northwest, but fortunately, so is salmon, which I like a whole lot better because of its mild flavor.
The reason I am writing is because I feel very close to you and your ways in heritage and spirit. I grew up under an umbrella of Southern-style Christianity and Viking lore (odd mix, but wonderfully colorful).
I watch you two and your girls, and no matter what you're discussing, I feel a sense of closeness and familiarity.
It is important to me that you understand that the content you share, your willingness to share, and the gentle and authentic style in which you communicate your content is invaluable.
I am old enough now for the family members that came before me to be mostly gone. I miss them, as I'm sure you do Miss Cindy, Pap, and the rest. Those, for me, brought my heritage to life. There is no further preserving it in the now progressive Northwest, where nothing much matters except money and self.
I have done my best with my kids, but I fear they'll never truly understand the value of the past the way that Corey and Katie do.
I love you all very much. I'm so grateful to be able to feel a connection to you through this technology. There is no way that I'm the only one out here feeling such gratefulness for what you all bring to the world. Please keep it up for all our sakes.
Thank you for keeping this sliver of American heritage alive... even if it can only be an ideal for many or a brush with memory for others.
So appreciative.
Dana
Bless you Dana!! Thank you for sharing about your family and for the encouraging words for us!! We appreciate you!!! 😃
I feel like you do Dana. I’m in my late 60’s and my 1st husband who past away when I was only In my 20’s was from NC a lot of Tippi’s recipes are like my 1st mother in law’s. I miss that a lot. My family is gone except kids & grands they live far away I’m in NC.
How could anyone be mean and ugly to you and your family! You saved me by being my family and friends after my husband died last November ! I love y'all!
Thank you 😊
God bless you in your loss of your husband. A friend
I am divorced, unfortunately, so at least you have good memories. God bless
Thank you, Tipper and Matt for always being so special and kind. I'm sending loving and peace-filled thoughts to everyone.
That story about being lost, laying down, using the faint mountain outline to get home makes a great sermon illustration. Great story. Thanks for that.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your support!!
"If you want to change the world, go home and love your family." -- Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Your ending remarks reminded me of this quote; you all show so much love and respect for each other and your audience, your channel is playing a part in changing the world for the better, thank you for all the videos!
Love that quote! Thank you 😀
I love Mother Teresa what a Beautiful Soul she is ✨💫🙏Walking Amongst Us Saint
Amen!❤🙏@@maryjemison1101
I love hearing your stories! When Matt was talking about his favorite Bible verse, memories flooded back. My grandmother had twin beds in her room. All 24 of her grandchildren sleep at one time or another in the twin bed opposite of her bed. Before bed, my grandmother would read a daily guidepost story, a Bible verse and then pray. She was a wonderful grandmother and miss her everyday. That little extra twin bed is in my spare bedroom now. I received it in her will. It is most cherished and waiting on my grandchildren someday. Thanks for the memories.
Love those memories!
You two are so precious! I love these chats. It’s like visiting with you all. ❤️
Thank you Matt and Tipper, for sharing your family with us. I’m honoured to part of these conversations! We’re praying for Granny!🇨🇦🙏❤️
I'm subscribed to over 200 youtubers and I look for and watch your videos first over the others. You are an influencer in the best way! Your videos are so uplifting! Tipper, DON'T ever quit talking when sharing recipes. (please) The stories behind the recipes are paramount to your channel, in my opinion! It takes a great deal of work to make these videos happen and I am so thankful that I ran up on Celebrating Appalachia, and you continue to share videos every week. The world needs more people like you and your family. I know that sounds cliche' but its the truth!
Love the questions and answers sessions. You two are good together!
Once again thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you for the kind words 😀
Amen
Y’all may not feel you are changing the world, but I think you are the change the world needs. Thanks for being a constant comfort in my world ❤
Wow, thank you!
Matt is so delightful...he really loves you, Tipper!!❤
I really enjoy you, Matt, Corie, Katie & Granny’s wholesome, down to earth & Christian values. Y’all are just so honest & share useful information with us. I think we all in the US need to get back to basics & serving the Lord. I never would have thought America would be in this bad shape of violence & crime & not as many people serving the Lord. Thank you & your whole family for all you do & share with us. It is appreciated.
Just be yourselves. The appeal of your channel is your honest and sincere approach to telling the stories that are important for you to preserve. As you share, you Celebrate the Appalachian way of life. Thank you. - Tennessee Smoky
We appreciate you 😃
I must say that watching your channel has helped me to come back to being proud of growing up in Appalachia. 🥰 I just, growing up, was always so happy about having my large extended family around....thought that every male in every family fished, hunted..But being from West Virginia, I did later on have to deal with all of the misconceptions of the Appalachian people. Quickly realized that those folks had just "become unsmart". 😂🤣😂
Thank you 😊
Tipper you got your hands full with Matt, he reminds me of my husband who is a ham ! You can see it in his smile and the way he looks at you! What a good sport you guys are! Happy Harvest on them tomatoes 🍅
I agree, my husband is like Matt, too. ORNERY!!! If doesn't "pick" on me everyday I begin to wonder if he feels alright.
Don't you dare stop sharing the home stories!!! Those special ingredients or the tastes of home the skill of nostalgic craziness and the love of caring for your family and friends are all expressed in the words from your heart.
Please do t listen to those comments that say “don’t talk so much”. I love that you share the history and the stories… you just keep being you..!!!
Me too! Plus her voice is just relaxing to me.
Matt's grandmother being named Bonnie is a great indicator that she had scottish parents or grandparents. Plus the Carolinas have more Scottish descendants than Scotland has Scots. You all should check out the highland games at grandfather mountains. It's such a fun event. Especially if you have a name that connects with a clan or is a clan name. 💙
My Mom was from SC and had a Scottish background 😊
Best 1on 1 conversation i've heard in a long time
My late husband was what I called a "burrito" sleeper, so we used separate blankets in cold weather. I understand Matt's feelings!
Matt: I don't want to lay in there and the sun still shining, thats ignorant. 🤣🤣🤣
Tipper and Matt, both you and your girls are such beautiful people and make this dark world a better place! Thank you for being such a blessing!
You both are down to earth people...very comfortable with each other and respectful. A good couple that the lord has blessed. We wish we had neighbors like you that would be a joy
God bless you and your loveable daughters and Austin who looks like a nice young man.
You two were meant for each other. You are a wonderful pair.God Bless You Both
Love these sit downs and the conversations that happens between you two❤ Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.
Wouldn't it be nice if we could forget all of the bad memories and only remember the good ones? It's wonderful that you have so many good memories, Tipper. 😊
with time the bad ones fade and the good ones only get brighter
Matt, I would give anything to hear those words come out of my husband's mouth. Tipper is so very blessed to know how valued she is by you. It's a wonderful thing to be best friends with the person you cherish most. May God continue to bless your days together.
Awww how sweet Matt. I think you gift us all through TH-cam your love of family and nature. And of course faith.
I loved Matt's story about the ice pick! And Tipper yours about the red finger nail polish. You guys had me laughing so hard.😂
Thanks for sharing your lives with us.
And Tipper I never get tired of hearing your voice and the history behind the recipes. And the book readings, love, love those! Please just keep being you.❤
I had to laugh as soon as Matt started swinging his hands. I knew he was going to say it’s was bees after him. My father use to race. In 1954 he was killed during racing. I never knew him , I was only 3 months old. And I must tell you, that you got us hooked on those great popsicles. Thank you very much.
I take an Outshine bar out of the freezer to eat whenever Tipper and Matt do! 😊 I love it!
I’m so sorry he was killed. Thank you for visiting with us 😀
This has been more fun than a barrel of monkeys!! I love listening to your stories, and it doesn’t matter what it’s about. I feel like I am a part of your family, because I did not grow up with a kind, loving family. So y’all fill that part that I missed out on. But I did grow up with the greatest grandparents. Matt’s comment about the Mob was hilarious!!! He was right too. 😂😂😂
Thank you 🙏
I am not from Appalachia but I grew up with people who were. It has been a real pleasure to be able to listen to and learn from you and your family.
When I read some of the comments I never see any negative ones, even though I don't doubt that you get them now and then. There's always somebody who will be negative. I noticed that no matter who is commenting and where they come from, everybody really enjoys your and the girls' videos. Your channel is by far my favorite one because you understand what life is like for most people from Appalachia. Appalachia means so much to me, too, so it feels like we're family. So glad I found your TH-cam channel!
Thank you 🙏
My husband used to hog all the covers, he'd roll up like a burrito and I'd be left freezing. I ended up buying 2 matching comforters and it was the best thing I ever did. He has his and I have mine and I don't get mad at night anymore. I love your show and your family. The positivity and love you exude is so good for others to see and feel in this day and age. Thank you for sharing.
I’ve never commented but watch consistently. You guys are an inspiration and you are not alone. Our country is full of faithful families just like you. Living in Arkansas my whole life…your lifestyle and dialect are very familiar. It gives me consolation and hope for our country. I know that you are touching lives and spreading a message that heals. God Bless y’all. You will see your harvest when we meet in heaven one day.
Thank you so much 😃
That bird at 2.41 was a Red-Shouldered Hawk according to Cornell's Merlin Sound ID app. I love to sit out during the warmer weather and see how many different birds I can hear.
Tipper, I love when you talk, explaining things to us. I love learning new things, recipes. I’m so glad I bought your cook book too. I love watching you and Matt together talking, doing the garden and hiking. Thank you for sharing your family with us. I pray your Mom is doing okay.
I just received the news that no one wants to hear. The biopsy is malignant. My anxiety is through the roof. I played praise music which helps, held onto my scriptures that get me through, prayed with a friend and then turned here. I know that laughter, joy, family, faith and love are all on display. Thank you for a bit of peace during the turmoil.
Bless you!! I will be praying for your healing!!
So sorry for your health troubles. Will send up prayers for you. I am a cancer survivor. All you can do is pray and give it to God. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Please keep on talking, Tipper. I love the history, the family stories, the folk wisdom, and the sound of your voice. Those who want to hear just the recipes should use a cookbook or Pinterest. My first impression of Matt has changed a lot since the first video I watched a couple of years ago. He had just come in from what must have been a very tiring day and you handed him a plate of food to taste. You tried to coax a few words out of him and got mostly grunts. I felt so sorry for you having to live with grumpy. But much to my delight, that was just one of those off days we all have. I’ve learned that while he isn’t as outgoing as you, he is friendly, supportive, loving, fun-loving and steadfast. I’m happy now to see him along side of you in many of your videos. You’ve got a wonderful family!
Congratulations on the first grand baby on its way! Katie is gonna be a wonderful mama! Baby is gonna be very blessed to have such a loving family!
Thanks Tipper and Matt. You bring me such joy as it brings back memories of when my mom was alive and the talks we shared about gardening, food and cooking. You all eat the same foods we ate together and the food I still prepare. You do fill a huge void in my life. God bless!
I can't imagine anyone being mean to you all, you are so sweet and kind to us all! Thank you for sharing your life. I love listening to you talk and tell your stories! God Bless you all and your sweet family has been in my prayers.
Tipper , you look so Celtic , I would say Scotland or Wales xxx
Your channel is a blessing to many people. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Thank you Tipper, and your whole family, for sharing your lives with us. We are blessed to be able to join you every week.
Love this! Thank you! Tipper you never talk too much! I do feel like you all are missionaries putting yourself out there and being a wonderful example and blessing to so many of us. We have a lot of brokenness in our families so I'm so grateful my husband is my best friend too. Different members have disowned us so your videos are sooooo comforting and encouraging. Prayers for Granny.
Yall are amazing!! Thank you for being there for me and everyone else!! ❤ Tell Granny I love her from middle Georgia ❤Praying her health improves, amazing lady for real!
That was a red tail hawk. 2:52
My husband and I have been married 27 years, and we would probably have a divorce if we had to say what we disliked, or loved about each other. You both are wonderful!
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I enjoy hearing your stories as you cook. You all are kind and nice to us as well. Thank you.
Every night I’m able to watch y’all while I make my husbands lunch and snacks. We live the old customs by choice. I too do not suffer a dishwasher. I can actually taste the soap from family members dishwasher. Yuk I cook from scratch, I hand mop and so on. Even hang the clothes on the line, in summer.my husband and I say we found our twins in you and Matt. What a blessing y’all are to us. Thank you , thank God for ya. Blessing’s and prayers to you and yours. Brooks , Oregon .
My favorite video in all these years so far! I belly laughed out loud at Matt and his childhood antics. My imagination was in full force. I cried at what ya'll loved about each other. Such a tender and transparent moment.
Love learning more about you both. So sweet & down to earth folks!😊
You are changing the world a little at a time with all your honesty and family values. The world needs more people like you sharing the best of America and simple living. Thank you for sharing all you do with us! You will be blessed.
Wow, thank you!
If I could describe your channel and it’s content with only one word I’d pick “genuine” but of course I could give you a long list of positive descriptive words! You both are a joy to watch and I find myself anxiously awaiting the next video! God has blessed many of us through your channel!! Thank you!
Tipper, Celebrating Appalachia IS the heritage program for the Brasstown area! You may not realize how impactful your videos are (and the girls' ones also), but trust me, they are! And the impact goes far beyond Cherokee County!
Thank you so much 😊
After watching any of the Celebrating Appalachia videos I feel content. I am happy to be from Appalachia. I find joy knowledge and rekindling of childhood memories. Respect and fondness for your entire family. You're JUST good people in my mind. Please keep the videos coming. God bless you all. 🙂🙋✝️
Wonderful thank you 😊
I enjoy your channel very much. Most people have no idea how to live without a grocery store or cafe to eat at. I am thankful my son and grandsons can always provide meat and help garden.
I cannot imagine hurting you with a mean comment. I love you and your family too much for that. I enjoy all of your videos, your wisdom and teachings. Every time I see a vid I feel like I've sat down for a visit with you....The girls too. God Bless you 💕
I’m married to an only child, also. He’s never taken his wedding ring off, either, but I have. Matt’s childhood pranks had me laughing out loud. Good advice about going into the woods. Ron pulls the covers when he moves in bed and takes them with him. I have to hold on to my covers when he moves. When he gets out of bed in the morning, all the covers are on one side of the bed. We don’t care to use a dishwasher, either. Another great video with the two of you! Thanks for sharing❣️
I really enjoy your videos and live vicariously through y’all. I miss the good ole days when I grew up in the 60’s and early 70’s. I learned so much from my Grandparents and my Aunt. People back then cared, loved and looked out for their family, friends and neighbors more than they do now 😢. The young people are gravitating towards humongous churches and the small community churches are barely hanging on. We don’t have a lot of young people in our church and the older folks are going on in little by little 😢
My grandmother had 10 children and one year for Mother’s Day they all chipped in and bought her a mother’s ring with all 10 birthstones, it’s three rows of stones on two gold bands fused together. We are plain country people but my grandmother never took that ring off, it was the only piece of jewelry she ever owned, when I was a kid I would pick dough out from around the stones and clean it up for her with an old toothbrush. I was lucky enough to receive that ring after her death 30 years ago and it was on my right hand the day I walked down the aisle to be married. I never wear it, it’s put away in my jewelry box, but I feel so blessed to have that piece of her and the wonderful memories attached to it. ❤
Love that! What a treasure 😀
My dishwasher serves as a giant rack for hand-washed dishes. Useful
Seems to me you are close to nature close to your family close to your memories making yours a loving and peaceful life, you are Blessed🙏♥️
Oh wow that is so weird my people come from Scotland to. But we're from the Southeast corner of Oklahoma. We have a country cemetery that I have counted back 9 generations and the oldest headstone has the family castle on it.
My first favorite Bible verse is somewhere in the 33rd Psalm. "Delight thy self in the Lord, and he will give thee the desires of thine heart." ❤️
I really enjoy the Q&A videos, but then I like all your videos. I will say I laughed more during this Q&A than I have the other ones. You and Matt are just so funny together and the sweetest couple. I think I like y’all so much because you’re real, open, honest and down to earth. Tipper, I promise you that you do not talk to much and Matt knows exactly what he’s doing with everything he does and he does not look like he’s your son either because you look to young. You and Matt both look young and are perfect for each other. Apparently that person(s) who said those things are what they call Trolls and they are just mean spirited people who have nothing else in life to do put be mean to others. You, Matt, Granny, the girls, and Austin are wonderful people and we all like y’all just as you all are! Y’all our our kind of people!
I like cooking breakfast the best.. Watching the family come staggering in, smelling bacon and coffee, etc.
You guys are adorable, lol! I love the casual footage you’ve been doing lately! Love to see you’re personalities shine.
"I just went to and fro breakin stuff" I laughed so hard I woke up the sleeping household 😂
Our 53 year old son is an only child and he's perfect, just like Matt is. Also, that ice pick/tire story made me laugh out loud. That might be called no impulse control.
I remember shopping at Sear when my 3 Children were young- I use to buy almost everything from Sears and loved it- Now our Sear has shut down and I sure do miss it♥️ They use to have wonderful quality 💚
Absolutely love listening to you both very much. Reminds me of many things growing up. God bless you all
Like sitting down with neighbors and getting to know them a little more. Thanks for doing the Q&A. You all are lovely people. I enjoy your channel so much. Real life people who appreciate the most important things we all should treasure.
Tipper my husband does the “tuck and roll” so I know how Matt feels and I just grab the cover before he gets it 😊 y’all are truly “one” love each other.
The tuck and roll was hilarious 😂😂
My husband does that too. I agree with Matt have a plan..I do the same thing grab a coner and hold on😂😂😂
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My youngest and his wife in their early 30's have 4 kids and still use their dishwasher as a dish drying rack. They always have. Funny the things people do or don't.
I really enjoyed these episodes ☺️ you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for your special " Granny" she is a jewel 💙 I love her spunk and attitude she's just precious ❤️
Yes the rash tater cake and the corn bread and my husband loves tippers biscuits, yes he says are these Tippers biscuits!
Love y'all! Didn't Miss Cindy go to college in Athens? ❤ Go Dawgs 😊... I still wear my late husband's wedding band on a necklace
Thank you! She was born there 😀
God bless y'all.... you are a wonderful example of a united, God-fearing, family. You preserve a way of life that most people have either almost forgotten or have never known. Thank you for sharing of yourselves and your wonderful recipes, stories, and life lessons.
The reason Matt is a only child is because he was the perfect child.😂
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I have felt that Matt is a "kindred spirit"...I, too am an only child. Those two words have a lot packed into them for sure. I certainly feel for him in losing his mama. I know that my time is coming with losing parents as well. I am not that much older than you both... 58 and born in December of '65. My dad is going to be 89 next month and my mom is 80 now. Fortunately my dad is still on our family farm out in West Texas and doing well for his age and I don't have to worry much about him. My mom on the other hand, has dementia and I care for her each day...7 days a week, with meals, pills, hydration, and trying to keep her active. Those days are numbered for both of them and I do cherish my time with them so I know and appreciate how much family means to you both. I also can appreciate the immeasurable loss that you both have had in losing parents. I do cherish the fact that you and your family have opened yourselves up and share so much with each of us thru your videos and writings. I think of you as my "video friends/family" and being able to read and watch has brought much joy and continues to do just that. I hope that you both know just how much that you are loved and appreciated by so many of us out here on the other side of the screen. You are quite right also in that all of the negative folks are just treading water themselves and trying to get thru the day albeit sometimes it's' really difficult to tune them out. ;) As always... blessings to you all for what you do, how you do it, and for making us feel welcome in the 'holler.
Thank you so much!!
A better question might be what foods do you NOT like?
That would be a good one 😀
Poking the holes in the tires had me laughing out loud. Just Matt’s face as he was telling the story. Just great. 😂.
I sure thought Matt would say his favorite meal is a tomato sandwich 😂😂
He probably would say that’s a snack instead of a meal…lol
Genuinely good and friendly people. It doesn't get better than that. I'm so glad you share your lives with us. Thank you. And I pray that Granny is recovering well.
Thank you!!
GO CORIE AND AUSTIN! GO DAWGS!
I grew up in southern WV. My dad’s parents came from eastern Virginia and northwest North Carolina. I took WV history in junior and high school and loved it. Hopefully schools still teach that. FoxFire books are also a great resource for the Appalachian region. My Great Granny kept bacon grease on the counter but I put mine in the refrigerator. The meals you talk of sound so good! You two are so sweet!! You’re used to each others quirks by now and it’s so cute. My husband is like Matt he is outside 98% of the time! Much love to you two and your family!
I'm with you about dishwashers,they've never interested me. I've always liked washing dishes. I've had so many wonderful conversations with my Mom, my sisters, my children and friends while watching and drying dishes.
You are such a wonderful family I just can’t say enough. Matt’s skills in the woods is more valuable than all the money in the world. I highly respect people who know the woods and how to survive. You are so wholesome. I wished we were neighbours.
You are so kind-thank you 😀
So many of us have never had marriage has good as you two. Hope my children are blessed enough to find something so special. You should be proud!
You both are a really sweet couple ..
My husband was a hiker, backpacker out here in California and always knows where they are going, where they are supposed to end up. He mostly has done Death Valley, the east side of the Sierra Nevada and Yosemite.
Thank you for all that you share with us. I appreciate a TH-cam channel in which people are just being themselves!!!! That IS special, in my opinion.