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  • @aniquewarden7578
    @aniquewarden7578 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    No desire to compare, just a desire to connect! I LOVE THAT!!!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yessssss!

    • @BeccaNolte
      @BeccaNolte 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love that too. We're in Oklahoma. Such a good video!!!!

  • @terrym.2264
    @terrym.2264 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    I came from Jesse’s Becky’s Lorraine’s, Bri’s and Meg’s channel. You sweet lady are the missing piece to the puzzle. It is a beautiful picture of real honesty, joy, love, vulnerability, hard work and the most enjoyable friendships and of course good food. 🤗
    Thank you for the invite, can’t wait to get to know you and your family. Have a blessed day.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh Terry you are so so sweet! THANK YOU so much for joining us!!!!
      Yes, oh the fooooood!!! 🤤

  • @tonycogdill1885
    @tonycogdill1885 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    We live in south east Texas. We bought 13.7 acres and we have started our homestead. We have 17 chickens and 6 pigs. We are starting a small garden. We are slowly moving to be self sufficient. I have watched you guys since the beginning. I’m a member of your Facebook page. I All so watch roots and refuge, Bri from scratch I’m so glad they are working through things. The Hollar homestead, sow the land and Justin Rhodes. You all have inspired me to do better and to be better. Thank you for your videos and inspiration.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      This is AWESOME Tony!!!!! We have got to figure out a way to create a Texas homesteading event for sure!!
      Way to go on your chickens and pigs! What breed are you raising?
      Thanks a bunch!!!

    • @TXDHC
      @TXDHC 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@BetterTogetherLifecount me in if you do! Middle East Texas here! Older girl but lots of yrs doing this. Kelly…great video!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Deal!!! Let’s make that happen!!
      No joke, Kelly and I have been talking about it for a long time and just need to find a way to make it happen.

    • @BroqueCowgirlHomestead
      @BroqueCowgirlHomestead 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I am also in what I call southeast Texas....not way down south, but not in the middle either lol Watched all these channels for years. Been at what we are doing for the last 35 years. Beef cows, chickens, pigs sometimes, dairy goats, quail, gardening and canning.

    • @TXDHC
      @TXDHC 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BroqueCowgirlHomestead I just subscribed! Can’t wait to watch about these caterpillars!

  • @ahomesteaddream
    @ahomesteaddream 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I love that you guys are friends “behind the scenes”. It proves that it is a community and not an online trend.

  • @susanr791
    @susanr791 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I’m here from both Hollar Homestead & Roots and Refuge. What a lovely sweet video!!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for coming! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Susan!

    • @susanr791
      @susanr791 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BetterTogetherLife I loved the love and support and you all banding together!

  • @colleenmckeeman1342
    @colleenmckeeman1342 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are very thoughtful and articulate in describing your feelings and the life you are living with other like minded people and your friends. This was an excellent video.

  • @amyb5339
    @amyb5339 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I was so sure this homestead honey summit was going to be sacrosanct from cameras, but I am ever grateful for getting a glimpse into the Lovely life.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I’m so glad that I could share it with you!

    • @JennaGoforth
      @JennaGoforth 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Oh my goodness, yes! My thoughts exactly ❤ I’d love to be apart of this friend group!

  • @courtneyevers4035
    @courtneyevers4035 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    I watch all you ladies and actually cried 🤣🤣. Community is so important. And while I have a beautiful church family, I am the only homesteader I know personally. I’m the only large family mama with 9 in tow in my community of ladies. You guys are so blessed to have each other!!! What a beautiful thing to witness. Plus…. How brave are you!!!!!!!! For traveling and leaving kids behind. I’ve always been envious of my brave friends who do what needs to be done and say “bye bye kiddos see you soon” I could really could
    Learn a thing or two 😅

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Courtney your words are so so true!! Being a homesteader can be lonely for sure. Even us here have a decent homeschool community with several of our families having chickens and gardens and cattle.
      But we can still feel like the “crazy ones”! Haha.
      And as for leaving the family at home for a trip, it’s not always easy. It needs good communication, defined boundaries, and for the right timing. Which is why we didn’t have a trip like this for the last two years due to little Georgia.
      But Beau was able to do a trial run for a couple of nights in the fall, which allowed us to take this big trip!!!
      But yes, it’s not at all easy!

  • @Michelle-mr8ip
    @Michelle-mr8ip 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    As a fellow Texas gardener…I hear you! We need more Texas gardening/homesteading community! Especially to get us through those hot, crunchy, grasshopper filled summer months that seem to never end. I’m a new follower and have loved seeing your homesteading journey. Thanks for bringing us along!❤🌱❤🌱

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes we do! I’m so glad you’re here! We are just outside of Austin and feel that crunchy summer biting at our heels even now! Thanks for being here, Michelle !

    • @ThatClaraGirl
      @ThatClaraGirl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      North Texas girl attempting to garden here! The struggle is real!!!

    • @emmz....
      @emmz.... 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yessss! South Texas here outside of San Antonio.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yay NEW TEXAS FRIENDS!!!!!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yay MORE NEW TEXAS FRIENDS!!!!! 😁😁😁

  • @samanthahoos9827
    @samanthahoos9827 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Happy for all you ladies having a friendship so strong and safe! ❤

  • @nancyseery2213
    @nancyseery2213 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I think it is great that the homestead ladies all got together for talk, chores, and fun!! You ladies deserve some fun time together. God bless y'all and keep growing!!!

  • @cathykillion6544
    @cathykillion6544 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Enjoyed y’all girls friendship and community.

  • @apriljohnson2861
    @apriljohnson2861 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I'm so very grateful for everything I have learned on TH-cam and so excited to add your channel to my list of internet friends!! Thank you Jess for introducing us to another one of your lovely friends!!!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      April you are soooooo right!!! Even with all of its flaws, TH-cam is the best tool out there for learning. Not really sure if the traditional education system can compete anymore. Haha.
      And yes yes yes! Thank you Jess for bringing even more friends together!!!!! 😁😁♥️♥️♥️

  • @mccormickshiddenhomestead1147
    @mccormickshiddenhomestead1147 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    This is what community, family, but most of all, what LOVE looks like.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love this!!! Thank you McCormicks!!!

  • @Lynrick1
    @Lynrick1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    New here subscriber, from all 4 of the lovely ladies in the homestead community 😊

  • @ambernewville4268
    @ambernewville4268 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    🙋🏽‍♀️ I found you through Jessica's channel. It is so great you all have each other, despite living across the country!
    I have only recently found my people, genuine Christian, homeschooling, homesteading families that want to do life together. That's an amazing blessing to have a group like you all do!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Oh! I know that WIN! I’m so glad you have finding your people as a part of your story. What a mercy 🥰

  • @CreatorInTrng
    @CreatorInTrng 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don't know how I got here, but, glad I did. I follow all of the others pictured in your video - so, how did I miss this? Here now.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yay!!!!! Well yes, we are so glad you found the video as well!!
      THANK YOU!!!!! Would love to know more about you!!!!

  • @leaclayton3598
    @leaclayton3598 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was so much fun! Thank you for taking me along

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @maryjaneeaton441
    @maryjaneeaton441 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Loved the video. So much fun and joy watching you girls celebrate.

  • @thegraymarlin
    @thegraymarlin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is probably one of my favorite videos ever!!! All my favorite ladies in one video ❤❤❤❤

  • @Trina30064
    @Trina30064 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I don’t know how I’ve missed you but so glad I found you with the group of awesome ladies homesteading and contributing so much to family and survival. We are living in Marietta, Ga and are city dwellers wishing I was homesteaders. Looks like we will have to live vicariously through you guys as we are in our 80s now soooo …. Glad to find you now.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for being here and taking time to comment !

  • @CrazyCrafter-le9ge
    @CrazyCrafter-le9ge 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am new to your channel. I came from Jess' channel. Unfortunately, I only have an acre, but I plan on putting it to good use. I can only have chicken and ducks where I live. No larger farm animals are allowed. I plan on building a small greenhouse this fall. My garden is being redone and enlarged this year. I took a 5 year break after my mother died. It was something we did together. Now I am going to come back at it with a vengence. I will honor my ancestors from Appalachia who had big gardens to support their families. I am currently starting my up-potting of around 70 tomato plants, plus various other vegetables and herbs. I am in Ohio, and so very envious of those that can garden mostly year-round. I really like your channel. Glad to have found you.

  • @iouliavvedenskaya3942
    @iouliavvedenskaya3942 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You are my INSPIRATION!!! FRIENDS are are chosen FAMILY - what a great family you have in each other! Thank you so much for sharing your special moments!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m WITH YOU! Friendship is such a treasure!

  • @brandilynauntb
    @brandilynauntb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I found y'all years ago while watching "The Great American Farm Tour." I don't get around to watching all of your videos anymore. I love your spirit and your face. I absolutely loved this video. The connection, the vlog, the motivation, and the inspiration. Thank you, Beautiful Lady. 💖💝💖

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh thank you so much Brandi!!! Sweetest words ever!

    • @brandilynauntb
      @brandilynauntb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BetterTogetherLife you’re so welcome! I’m watching last week’s garden tour right now. 🩷🩷🩷

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No way, THANK YOU!!!! 😁😁😁

    • @brandilynauntb
      @brandilynauntb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BetterTogetherLife Thank you for being you and sharing with us. 🩷🩷🩷

  • @reynenix298
    @reynenix298 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I loved this!!!!! It was great for you to be together. I’m a Roots n Refuge fan and Justin Rhodes!!! Now I have new friends. Love you ladies!!! I’m from Central Texas!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s so awesome Reyne!!! Love that we’ve been able to meet new Texas friends from this video! 😁😁😁

  • @ArreisMorsCI
    @ArreisMorsCI 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video appeared on my suggested list and I follow all the other ladies for years now, where have you been???? I am SO GLAD to have found you!!!!!
    I found Meg just after Buggy started walking and getting her hands in the dirt.
    Cindy Ings Newfoundland, Canada

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha, well I am so glad that you found us also!!!! I guess we are just hidden a bit down here in Texas. Haha.
      THANK YOU for giving us a chance!!! We love new friends! This has been such a fun video to meet a lot of new people.
      How is Canada? Ready for summer??

  • @heidipustelniak652
    @heidipustelniak652 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Found you from this video that popped up… so enjoyed “binge watching” tonight as I am awake for some strange reason! I am 73 years old in Tucson Arizona. I have kept laying hens since 2008. Attempt to grow a small garden mostly in the winter. Our summers are brutal. I actually HATE living in Arizona! But, my husband likes the desert! We are debt free. Living on his pension plus Social Security. My daughter lives in Eagle Colorado, my son lives in Hartville Missouri. I have 13 grandchildren. I love being able to live the “homestead life” on my 50’ x 100’ lot! May The Holy One of Israel watch over and give you a joyful life!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a rich life, Heidi! That sounds lovely. I know what you mean about summers. We get some rough ones here too. Glad you’re here and that YT sent us your way!

  • @thenodiggardener
    @thenodiggardener 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Giving a wave from the UK. I saw your Bri leg of your tour on Bri's channel, because I've been watching Art and Bri for years. I found Jess several years back when looking for someone growing lots of Tomatoes outside under similar conditions to mine here in Yorkshire. I have Barry's Crazy Cherry in my garden every year because of her. Now, because these Ladies are your friends, TH-cam recommended this video on my homepage. I really enjoyed your 'prepper' chat on your drive to Bri. I think it's easy to get consumed by the what ifs, and not live for now. And I am speaking from personal experience on that. Off to check out your other videos 😁

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh wow, THANK YOU sooooo much!!!! You are too kind!
      Ooooo, we need to grow those Barry’s Crazy Cherry tomatoes!!!!! Yum!

    • @thenodiggardener
      @thenodiggardener 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BetterTogetherLife As a general rule I am not a raw tomato fan, but the Crazy is our favourite, and I've found we all love them picked green and pickled. They are very versatile little bombs of flavour 😁

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oooooo, pickled!! Yum!!!!

  • @michellesmith4508
    @michellesmith4508 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m here from Roots and Refuge. I live in east Texas. I think cool spring has officially entered and pre-summer is upon us. Even in the “drought” here last year everything was still lush and green. It just takes the moisture out of the air!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! East Texas is wild! We were in Houston for years and could grow so many amazing things. Sub tropic might be so crazy humid, but boy is the fruit fantastic!

  • @Mbusowabalondo
    @Mbusowabalondo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love you girls that reunion was like lifetime I really enjoyed watching all my favorite girls together.i think you should do this every year very satisfying indeeeeeed❤❤❤❤❤🙏

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It really was so life giving!!! Thank you!!! We are going to try for sure. It’s easy for those Carolina girls…. So I just have to talk Beau into watching the kiddos!!! Hahaha

  • @karengirouard4894
    @karengirouard4894 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love watching all you girls.we have a homestead in southeast tx.Its nice to get together with like minded people.

  • @Anarchyacresfarmstead
    @Anarchyacresfarmstead 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I agree with you guys 💯 about prepping our of fear, or prepping to thrive. That’s my goal! What a great get away with a fantastic group of women.

  • @ourlongwayaround9583
    @ourlongwayaround9583 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Those are some of my favorite ladies! I'm so glad I found this channel-- new Texan (moved from NC)! And new Subscriber!❤💗

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh no way?!??? A new Texan FROM NC????
      So what was the reason for the big move?

    • @ourlongwayaround9583
      @ourlongwayaround9583 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @BetterTogetherLife we are actually from Arkansas then have moved a bit because we are a military family (5 kids) so my husband was transferred to Ft Worth from NC and we are living south of the city doing what we can (garden, learning skills) until we have the freedom to live & homestead where we want.

  • @christinaturner3845
    @christinaturner3845 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am in Eastern NM and we are brown but growing all the green I can! I love this and the sharing that you are getting to do!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay Christina! You are doing it!!!! 😁😁

  • @happyrippleshomestead886
    @happyrippleshomestead886 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Came here from Queensland Australia via Roots & Refuge after catching up from a 6 month TH-cam break, can't believe I didn't follow you before now, I follow all your girlfriends! Got me some catching up to do!!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh wow, THANK YOU so so much!!!!! How is Australia this time of year?

  • @afrlala3593
    @afrlala3593 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful reunion of great friends that I have following from the beginning. Wishing you all the very best.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so glad you’re here and you enjoyed it!

  • @heatherhancsak5463
    @heatherhancsak5463 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have watched all of you ladies! You are my people 🥰
    I have learned and grown my farm right along side you beautiful ladies. What a joy to see you all together!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m so glad you’re here! It’s such a cool thing to connect this way!

  • @BethGalusha
    @BethGalusha 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I found you through Jess. I'm in East Texas. So glad I found your channel.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yay!!! It’s been so fun meeting so many new Texas friends from this video. It’s super awesome!
      Thank you so much for watching and your kind words! So excited to chat with you here in the comments!! 😁😁

  • @CosmopolitanCornbread
    @CosmopolitanCornbread 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Oh my goodness! This was phenomenal! ❤

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh thank you soooo much!!! And so good to see you here in the comments.
      How have you been???? 😁😁

  • @lesliekwan6654
    @lesliekwan6654 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Loved to see my fab 8 spend quality time together. Absolutely awesome

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Leslie!!!! You’re AWESOME!!!

  • @42bellabella
    @42bellabella 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hard work tends to lead to amazing character! Love watching homesteading. One day i will have this!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely!! Bella you are so right!

  • @DragonflyenAmber
    @DragonflyenAmber 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It's so funny seeing Jess as the guest on a video instead of the host LOL Looks like everyone had a great weekend together. I'm up in Canada not so patiently waiting for the weather to be warm enough for outdoor planting.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s a good take! You’re right. She is usually touring us all through her space and people. I was so delighted to have her in our little internet space 🥰. I hope you get sunshine on your face and your feet in the earth soon!!!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahaha, yup you are so right Amber!
      Usually in a normal video we would have cut some of those longer talking sections out. But even for US it was fun to see Jess in that different way. So glad that it was fun to see for you as well.
      THANK YOU Amber!!!!!!

    • @janew5351
      @janew5351 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me too, waiting to plant in Ontario north of Brighton!

  • @katherinebelk8398
    @katherinebelk8398 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sounds AMAZING to have such a great group of ladies ❤

  • @louisekelly2802
    @louisekelly2802 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    AWESOME the friendship you all have is beautiful🥰💓💞

  • @lisadouglass1229
    @lisadouglass1229 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This content is sooooo good. First time seeing this pair up. Need more of the two of you chatting❤

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh thank you so so much Lisa!!! It’s funny, after this video we’ve been thinking, “how can we fly the ladies down to TEXAS?!???” 🤣🤣

  • @christinereeves3796
    @christinereeves3796 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So special! Praise God that y all have each other! ❤️🙌🙏

  • @ambersimpson75
    @ambersimpson75 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I watch Roots and refuge, I'm encouraged to love what I grow threw Jesse's teaching. This led me to grow more Berry's and I never knew I'd love to grow flowers. My garden means so much more to me then it did in 2020 because of lady like you all. Truly a blessing ❣️❣️❣️

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I feel the same way about my garden too! What a victory to have that for the last four years. Way to go!

  • @bintlooda
    @bintlooda 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Your sentence about a bite sized moments are enough to fill ur heart really touched mine ❤❤

  • @shellyek6237
    @shellyek6237 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ok I just found you, I am on Vancouver Island in BC Canada. I also follow Roots & Refuge, Bri from scratch, Sow the Land, The Hollar's, The Rhodes. So I know in my heart I will also love your channel and your content. Have a beautiful day 😊

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh thank you so much Shelly! You are too sweet!!! I agree, I love all of their channels as well!

    • @theafricanamish
      @theafricanamish 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Sherry hope you're doing well. How is BC?

  • @laurenbrown9709
    @laurenbrown9709 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I SO happy that I watch all of you I got a view from everyone from the party

  • @TheFamilyFarmstead
    @TheFamilyFarmstead 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I fell like I’ve seen a glimpse of what friendship should look like. I’m subscribed to your Chanel but to be honest I’m not sure I’ve ever watched it. I definitely will now. Thank you for sharing your visit with us.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh thank you so much for joining us!!! That means a lot!! 😁😁😁
      We’d love to know more about your farmstead!

    • @TheFamilyFarmstead
      @TheFamilyFarmstead 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BetterTogetherLife I figured it out. I have watched several of your videos in the past about your home build. Great work. It’s wonderful to see how far your family has come. Congratulations!

  • @hollytaylor6799
    @hollytaylor6799 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm a long-time follower of Jess. Rebecca, Bri and Meg. I couldn't love and adore them more unless I got to spend time with them in person, so I'm very happy to have found you through the baby shower post that youtube offered. They got it right this time. You're adorable and I'm excited to see more from you and your loving family. I'm Holly from Central California with my own tiny garden, herb, flower and fruit tree growing adventure of about 300 plants which of many are potted or small planters due to hard pan soil on less than an acre parcel in the country but it is my happy place too!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Holly! It’s so good to meet you here! Thank you for taking time to say hello AND for watching. You’re right. They are just the best people! I love an herb garden. I’m trying to get mine established at the moment !

    • @hollytaylor6799
      @hollytaylor6799 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Aww! Thanx for the personal reply! Nice to meet you too! I've seen a couple more of your videos now and I love the chemistry between you and your other half/hubby, you guys are adorable! There are only a few herbs so far; lemon balm, lemon basil, chocolate mint, peppermint, sweet basil chamomile, purple basil and rosemary. Your garden makes me happy and a little jealous in a good way so thank you for the motivation. Also, I don't know why I didn't think of planting the mulberry trees years ago because I grew up with them and it was definitely one of my favorite snack spots! I guess I'll have a while to wait for them to produce but now I am definitely getting a couple for shade and snacks. Thanks again and so happy to have found you!!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes! The mulberries are now our favorite for both the fodder for our milk cow Goldie, AND THE BERRIES!!!!! Yum!
      Thank you again Holly and excited to talk more!

    • @hollytaylor6799
      @hollytaylor6799 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Gotta love multi purpose nature! I can't have a cow for so many reasons including the as u, cuz they're amazing! But the raw milk! 😱 And all the so much more. We will def talk more! Love and joy to u and your beautiful "herd"! 💜🥰

  • @jharvey93
    @jharvey93 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been watching the Hollar Homestead, Sow the Land, Roots and Refuge, Justin and Rebecca Rhodes, and Bri from Scratch for many years...and after watching this video I'm watching you now too. Hello from East Tennessee.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh wow, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Yes being friends with these ladies is amazing, but being able to have our TH-cam presence in the same sentence with these amazing people is unreal!
      We are NOT worthy! Haha!!! 😁😁😁

    • @jharvey93
      @jharvey93 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BetterTogetherLife As sweet Jess says, I bless you. :)

  • @journeywithnichole
    @journeywithnichole 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am a Holler Homestead & Roots & Refuge follower. I really enjoyed this video. So it looks like there are some other wonderful beautiful homesteaders I need to check out. New sub!! ❤

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nicole, THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!! You’re amazing!!! Yup, all of those ladies are amazing!!! Thank you!!

  • @diannemiller4754
    @diannemiller4754 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am so happy to meet you. I found you when you visited Jess. Seeing all of my favorite TH-cam ladies together and being able to add another sweet girl to the bunch 😊 thank you for sharing your trip and your welcome home from your family. Nicely done and creative way to share your thoughts and joy with friends❤ now I get to watch your channel 😊

  • @lmullens75
    @lmullens75 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You guys did such a wonderful job on this video! Your voiceover and the content and the uplifting message about not copying people in some other part of the country or world and comparing ourselves to others. Spot on! So good! I like your normal stuff, but this really hit it out of the park on a different level for me! 🏆❤️🏆

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I feel this! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @elizabethhenson2659
    @elizabethhenson2659 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You ladies are my kind of people. I regularly watch most of the other ladies' channels. I was surprised to see that you all knew each other and were friends. It's crazy how many things I connect with y'all on. Especially the plant identification. My sister in law laughed at me and said it was one of her favorite moments on our Myrtle Beach vacation when she saw me with my phone out, identifying some beautiful flowers and talking to the them. I think she low key thought I was nuts. You girls would totally understand that. So I know I'm not alone. So glad y'all got to spend that time together. Having people who's souls connect like that is such a blessing. I have yet to find it, most people's eye glaze over when I talk about those things, but I at least have people who will entertain my ramblings most of the time. It's more than some have I suppose. You ladies are blessed.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh THANK YOU Elizabeth!!!! Yes! We are totally the same.
      We want ALL THE PLANTS!!! 🤣🤣

    • @elizabethhenson2659
      @elizabethhenson2659 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BetterTogetherLife me too! I want to grow all the things. I can't pass up a seed display without grabbing something. I'm grateful for you and your friends for bringing inspiration and sharing your lives with people like me. It makes me feel connected even though we don't know each other. And it's nice to get fresh ideas for things. God bless.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Accurate! 😂

  • @jacquinfigueroa760
    @jacquinfigueroa760 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You’re besties with all my favorite gals! How did I miss you! So glad to have found you! ❤

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They’re so great, aren’t they?! I’m glad you’re here!!!

  • @ladybugssunflowers7076
    @ladybugssunflowers7076 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful priceless blessing you all have together.

  • @jcgirl3
    @jcgirl3 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just can say: 'I feel you'. Your connecting and joy together touches my heart.

  • @danirwll
    @danirwll 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm late to the party, but I found you through Jess' podcast and loved how profound your thoughts were on God, family and friendship. looking forward to following along as you grow your farm and your family.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m so glad you’re here! Welcome!

  • @elenamartinez8939
    @elenamartinez8939 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi,I'm from Texas, Mesquite, Texas. I watch all the people you were with. I wish I could have done that. You are so blessed.

  • @SettleinSpain
    @SettleinSpain 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So lovely to see such a wonderful strong group of my favorite TH-cam women come together... Like you I often look at other homesteads that are green and lush, then ours in it's dessert drought, but we have our majestic mountains and awesome olive trees... we each have a special corner of the earth that we are all going to leave better than we found it x

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, thank you! I totally agree!!! Love love love this!!!!! You're amazing!

  • @thewolfethatcould8878
    @thewolfethatcould8878 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I will never forget this exact video as long as I live. When I come up with words I will finish my fond thoughts on this.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      WOW, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH for your amazing words!! Thank you!!!!

  • @Fivearrowshomestead24
    @Fivearrowshomestead24 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love this. I’m a big fan of Jess and Meg and I’m excited to start watching you now too!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh wow THANK YOU so so much!!! We are honored to even be thought of in this group regards to TH-camrs and homesteaders.
      These are all rockstar homesteaders!!!! And even better amazing humans!

  • @traciemae0117
    @traciemae0117 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found you through Jess, and now I find myself binging you. I find myself being jealous of you being able to live the homesteading life on land. I currently live in an HOA and we are looking for land here in E TN. I am learning how to do what I can where I am and to store knowledge to have for when we do have land and animals. I was able to find a nice homesteading store 30 minutes away from me that has classes and where I am able to get raw milk. Thank you for your videos keep making them :)

  • @JeanneDee-zz5th
    @JeanneDee-zz5th 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    One of the best vlogs ever! Thourouly enjoyed every minute! All my favorite people. Thank you for taking us along for your week with "the girls". Loved it!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you sooooooo much Jeanne!!!!!!! 😁😁

  • @themessyandpettygarden7114
    @themessyandpettygarden7114 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m from Texas. I came from Jess and Meg’s channel. I love how you describe things. Thank you.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m so glad you’re here! Thank you for joining us!!!

  • @southloupriverhomestead4696
    @southloupriverhomestead4696 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I watch all the other channels you mention. However at Jess's house was the only place I saw you. I,m in rural central Nebraska. It's nice to meet you!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They’re all so great! Thanks for being here!

  • @vanicee5142
    @vanicee5142 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just subscribed to your channel for a new prospective. I'm in Utah on 1/2 acre in the city with a large garden,11 chickens and have been gardening most of my 64 yrs first as a child in Idaho on 2 acres where we had a small farm. In the 1990s I wanted to teach others to garden so i started a community garden in my yard but didn't think about videos. Anyway one day I'll be back in Idaho on that 2 acres which now seems to small for all i want to do. I love watching these channels. You all are living the life, teaching i always wanted to live and do. I have to say I envy you have all figured out how to make money from your teaching and thanks for all you, Jess and Rebecca do. I hope one day i can join you at a homestead meeting though I'm old enough to be your grandmother I'm raising my 4 yr old great granddaughter and hope to teach her a better life in the country but to my roots and hopefully find a like community in south east Idaho when i move.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We want all the grannies 🥰! A community garden! That’s amazing. I really do wish every person got the chance to grow something in the life time. It changes you! I’m so glad you’re here!

  • @lacreshawood4925
    @lacreshawood4925 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I live in Missouri and I came here through Jess. But I watch Meg a lot and was so happy to see you all give her a celebration of baby coming. I subscribed to you and one other on here. Thank you for letting us participate in connecting with you and the other precious women.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow thank you so so much!!!! You are amazing and we couldn't be more appreciative. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @sybillesanderson4494
    @sybillesanderson4494 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So awesome to see all of you having fun together!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much Sybille!!! 😁😁😁

  • @theknightacres
    @theknightacres 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is amazing!!! I think I watch all your guys channels. We took the leap into the TH-cam world. We have 10 acres, chickens, pigs, rabbits, and we grow a garden!!! I hope one day I will have homesteading friends like this. I love that you don’t have to compare you are just connecting. This life does make you feel disconnected sometimes. My husband and I both still work full time but maybe one day that will change.❤
    Great video!! I love the behind the scenes view!! Happy homesteading!!❤️

  • @Tia-vj9ox
    @Tia-vj9ox 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful way to celebrate life and friendship!

  • @jkq9717
    @jkq9717 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was very wonderful. You all give us hope for the future. This was a breath of fresh air to know that younger generations might just turn this wayward ship around ❤

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s so encouraging. Thank you!

  • @judyraterink3484
    @judyraterink3484 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So nice to see such a great friendship. Also nice to see you ladies relax a little bit.

  • @ginnamagda5810
    @ginnamagda5810 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such a blessed fun weekend. ❤

  • @rachelr9272
    @rachelr9272 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi. I saw your video thumbnail on my feed. I follow Roots & Refuge and The Hollars. I really enjoyed your video and subscribed. We live on a 1/4 acre lot in a small city in Michigan. I’ve been container gardening for several years. My husband and I raised our two girls in 1000 square feet. We love our little home and love eating our fresh veggies from our gardens. I’m looking forward to watching your videos☺️

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rachel this is AMAZING to hear!!! Thank you for joining us and for sharing your story. Would love to hear even more!
      Yes I remember those days back in our 1/8 acre lot in suburbia. When simple meal made out of our homegrown tomatoes or zucchini’s or cucumbers would fill our souls! Perhaps even more than the thrill we get today with everything we are trying to do.
      Those simple days are the best!!!!! Because you can focus on the soil and the plants! Love it!

  • @amandamincey2875
    @amandamincey2875 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Saw Jess in your opening shot and watched your video. Love it! new subscriber here from CT!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh thank you Amanda!!!! Yup, Jess is the best!

  • @thisismyname3328
    @thisismyname3328 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think one thing about this video is how often you 'think' on things yourself. I find with where I am in life, I cannot afford to stop and think. It's so beautiful that you can live in this world so fully because you're not consumed with worry or stress. That's not to say you don't have your stressors, but that you view life in such a whole way that you're able to think and feel and experience beyond it. I'm about 2 weeks away from sitting my university final exam, and it consumes my every waking thought. To be free of such a constraint that you can ponder the wider aspects of life - both your own and others - is such a beautiful gift!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a really cool insight on this video. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @telyeash4155
    @telyeash4155 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You ladies have no idea how much your blessed to have each other, to have those beautiful ladies and call them your friends I would give everything I own to have a group of ladies in my life like you have I love everyone of those ladies and have been watching them all for a very long time and they all bless me Bri and I share a restoration story I’ve walked through my restoration and she’s just walking through hers but I will keep praying she gets it to the end, what a beautiful woman time you had thanks for sharing it

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are so grateful! And YOU are so encouraging. How wonderful!

  • @raybo34
    @raybo34 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wonderful video. Enjoyed every minute of it. I live in eastern NC and love it.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s so awesome Ray, THANK YOU!!! We had no idea you were in NC. You should attend some of Justin’s workshops someday!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! I’m so glad. Thank you for being here!

    • @raybo34
      @raybo34 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BetterTogetherLife that would be awesome

  • @gilliandejong1459
    @gilliandejong1459 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was such a lovely video you shot! ❤

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh thank you sooooooo much Gillian!!! It was such a great weekend!!

  • @lorriehall7243
    @lorriehall7243 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved your video. I am a new subscriber as I saw your thumbnail where I watched all the other ladies in the pics. Can’t wait to follow along and see all about your Homesteading life

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow THANK YOU soooooo much Lorrie!!!! Thank you thank you!!! 😁😁
      We love meeting new TH-cam friends and would love to know more about you!

  • @kristylynn4099
    @kristylynn4099 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need this, I absolutely love the homesteading community. 🙏❤️🙏

  • @joolzmac1
    @joolzmac1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can I just say - six of the best! I watch you all! What a beautiful relationship you all have. Friendships like this last a lifetime and it was beautiful to watch. 🥰

  • @blondebomber9406
    @blondebomber9406 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    North Texas here👋 I follow these channels as well! Glad y’all got to catch up!

  • @karenbrooks9251
    @karenbrooks9251 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just happened to see your vlog while on You Tube and thought I saw Jess in your photo so had to click on it and so glad I did! Thanks for taking us along on your visit! I have subscribed to your channel too! Lovely to see all you friends together!! I am from southeastern AZ.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh thank you Karen!!! You are amazing!

  • @lindalagarce8996
    @lindalagarce8996 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi from a fellow Texas gal from cut n shoot! I am a 3rd generation homesteader here and loving it! So glad y’all had some great girl time, it’s a must sometimes. Hugs and love from Texas!

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh Linda this is so amazing!!! Meeting all of our new Texas friends has been the coolest thing!!! THANK YOU for watching and saying hello!!!!
      Hope to see you more here in the comments!

  • @lacylanig4536
    @lacylanig4536 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so glad that I found you through roots and refuge! I love that there are some central Texas folks on here we can learn from and connect with! I’m between Temple and Waco.

  • @melissasnellagnew3854
    @melissasnellagnew3854 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I couldn't stop smiling watching this, ❤ wish everyone could make such connections. You all are very much blessed ❤

  • @chelseyyoung8460
    @chelseyyoung8460 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another Texan here (in the NE corner) I'm SO glad Jess brought me to your channel. I just had a trip to Alabama with a few of my close friends to learn from Darryl Patton and a few other herbalist. Would love to see yall there too!! He has another conference in the fall this year. We also spent our time identifying every plant we seen. Can't wait to watch more of your channel. ❤- Your fellow Texan

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow Chelsey that is so cool to learn about!!! That would be a blast!

  • @my3bsfarm863
    @my3bsfarm863 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Came to you from R&R. Loved this vlog! I am a Homesteader and kindergarten teacher from MA, next to Cape Cod. It was wonderful seeing women connect and relax? Thank you for sharing.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you sooooooo much!!! Yup, TONS of relaxing!! It was the best!!

  • @jessicapabon2105
    @jessicapabon2105 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Being a prepper doesn't mean your fearful. Maybe for some, but that's not every prepper.
    The foods I've prepped are freeze dried.
    There's nothing wrong with being a prepper, but there are many who put "all preppers" into the same category.
    I don't care if you dont call yourself a prepper, but y'all are preppers. Y'all are Working your land and preserving foods to guarantee that your family is taken care of. That is the main reason why preppers do what they do. We want to take care of our families and be independent of having to rely on the big G! We might not be homesteaders, but we have skills. Some of us are gardeners, herbalists, foragers, trackers, hunters, trappers, many are ex military, some are in the medical field etc. Etc. Never think because we are "titled" as a "prepper", that we are crazy, fearful, and unstable worrywarts.
    Many are believers and followers of Jesus Christ.
    Beautiful video and lovely friends.....God Bless

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I hear you! Thanks for taking time to share this! You are so so right!!

    • @farmyourbackyard2023
      @farmyourbackyard2023 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      People will tell you who they are if you listen.

  • @tinatippin5705
    @tinatippin5705 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing this! What a precious thing you did for Meg and each other. You young women are so inspiring and fun and some of the hardest working women I have come to love on TH-cam. This warmed my heart to watch you be sister friends and play. Your love shines brightly. And you give this great grandmother hope for the future. I hope you all realize that what you are sharing and teaching makes a difference on many levels. Thank you again.

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sister friends. That’s so accurate and lovely! Thank you for encouraging our hearts!

  • @soymilkmuse
    @soymilkmuse 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so fun to watch! I found you through Jess's channel. I live in town, in Southern Oregon. We have a pretty big lot (for town) and have a large garden (fenced against deer), a flock of 7 hens, 2 cats, and some fish, lol. I call it my mini urban homestead. 😂 My children are all grown and I have 11 grandchildren (most of whom live far away, sadly) . Life is good❤.
    You ladies remind me of the Yaya Sisterhood 😂🎉❤

  • @sherryharding5792
    @sherryharding5792 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its so nice to see how you had taken time to join your buddies in different states, familiar faces such as Bri & Meg. 😊

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay!!! Thank you so so much Sherry!!!! Yup, these ladies are amazing!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

  • @chrissyfandel-steeg4810
    @chrissyfandel-steeg4810 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m in IL. Watcher of R&R. I love connecting without comparing! No consuming just being 💜💜💜 This video was absolutely beautiful! 🥲🥲🥲🥲

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome! Thank you! Chrissy it means more to us than you’ll ever know.
      THANK YOU!!!!!

    • @chrissyfandel-steeg4810
      @chrissyfandel-steeg4810 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BetterTogetherLife your so welcome!!! Thank you for being here

  • @DisneyRunner
    @DisneyRunner 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You all are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing... truly sweet...

  • @HarvestingFaithHomestead
    @HarvestingFaithHomestead 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey I’m in Wisconsin. Found my way here from Jess’s channel! Looking forward to seeing more of your content 😊

    • @BetterTogetherLife
      @BetterTogetherLife  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay!!!!! Thank you so so much! It’s been amazing to meet so many of Jess’s people! Thank you thank you for stopping by and would love to know more about you!
      We love chatting with friends here in the comments.