I hope there is an episode of moving the chickens, I’ve been really wondering how you’ll do it exactly. I guess it’s nice you didn’t need to do it in a rush.
Probably a dog or cat carrier. At worst you could just pop an empty tub in the back and a blanket over top so they cant fly out. And strap the tub in with seatbelts. Chickens are pretty hardy so even if stressed out during the car ride theyll be fine.
I'd secure a piece of plywood to the top of the truck bed and put them in and take them out through the tailgate. Too many for a pet carrier, it could take multiple trips if they do that.
When we buy our chickens, they get put in small cardboard boxes. They lay down quietly in the dark. We are going to move them a longer distance and then we are gonna use our dog crate with a blanket over.
The other benefit to having the freezers in the basement is for energy conservation which will reduce the amount of times the compressor kicks on which will in turn extend the life of your freezers.
So true about keeping your freezers and different things in the basement. Here if you don't keep your freezer or extra refrigerators inside your home they are not covered under the warranty. The initial warranty and also I have a warranty through my gas company that covers everything in my house and it is voided if it is kept outside. The only way an item can be outside if it is in a controlled environment heated and air conditioned and then it's still under warranty. I'm so excited to see you get to move and your beautiful new home
Wow Becky you hired the most amazing movers ever. I would promote them every chance you get, I have never heard of anyone resetting your furniture up or offering to take stuff to the dump. That’s incredible service, kudos to them. So happy for you and Josh, now the best part of moving is setting up your new house.
Not gonna lie, I wish each of your videos were like 2 hours long since I just enjoy watching you so much! So glad everything went smoothly and can’t wait to see everything unpacked and set up.
We lost all of our freezer contents, mostly a whole pig because our freezer died and we didn’t notice it for probably 24 hours. We have two upright large freezers. They are in our basement and I hadn’t gone down there in a couple of days. We now have Wi-Fi thermometers that link to our phones and will notify us if the temp starts to drop. I highly recommend. It’s piece of mind for me.
A great way to remember to turn off the water is have a few colorful elastic wrist bands on your water spigot. When you turn the water on put the wrist band on, when you shut the water off put the wrist band back on the spigot. 🙂
@@jeccalou9894 I realize it's not a perfect method, but if the colors of the bands are very bright and there hanging right on the spigot where you turn the water on it might help. Maybe hang a cute sign by the spigot to remind you of the wrist band. You could also put a tag on the wrist band to remind you what it's for. I know sometimes I will be like, now what was I wearing this band for, labeling things helps you to remember each task.
My husband sets an alexa timer before turning on the water. I told him about the wrist band idea. Before alexa we had many a water trough overflow! Not good for the well!
My son has a whole house generator connected to his home and loves it. When the power goes out, it comes on and powers the entire house. Highly recommend!
I also have a whole house generator. I love it! I would suggest if you are looking for one to check on a cummins generator. I know you are very tired but remember you are really on your last 25% of needing to get done right away. After that it will be easier on you because your "Has Too List" will be controllable. You both have got this! Great work!
Propane powers those who house generators and they want to eliminate fossil fuels. Won't be very useful in the future. Propane has already quadrupled in price.
When you get a generator, please, please consider a whole house generator! You’re having a new baby, your freezers etc will thank you! You can decide how big of one you want and what you want to run. We have 3000sf and ours runs everything except the washer/dryer. Ours runs on a 500gal propane tank however if natural gas is available you can have it hooked up to that. Ours will run for 14 days on our propane. We do have it checked and maintenance 4X a year for $50 each visit.
Yes, it is also nice not having to keep gas on property for generator. Gas runs out in a emergency, propane last for days. It is about 5,000. I don't know what new house loan you have, maybe you can add it on?
This 👆🏻We moved to an area with lots of trees and high winds. Often trees and limbs disrupt our electrical service. Our generator runs on propane which we already had for the fireplaces and the stove. Well worth every penny.
@@denisejones1863 I decided to go the solar generator route because you never really run out of sun unless you live in Alaska lol and I’m scared of gas and propane fumes as well as storage I think I’ll get a propane/gas generator eventually though
We had a whole house unit put in 2 years ago and it is nice. I am in the Cincinnati Ohio area so our summers are hot and winters are cold . We have had a lot of rain this summer and lost electricity a lot. The entire house comes back on immediately and the ac comes on 5 seconds later. The cost is really minimal. Outs runs on natural gas, but we can switch it over to propane if we need to. We did have a 500 gal propane tank put underground in the back yard. The propane and tank cost more than the generator.
Honestly, it was a relief to see you have an "I'm done" moment. It's always felt like you were superhuman in your ability to do these big harvests and preserves or cook days, standing or working all day in hot conditions like it was no big deal. Seeing that you need to take breaks too makes what you do feel a little bit more possible for people like me!
Be sure to compare generators. We live in hurricane prone Louisiana, and hubby used to work for a propane company. During one of our storms, alot of people had problems with their Generac generators. Apparently, they aren't made for days of running. You may not need 3 or 4 days of power, tho. If you do, look into generators with a Cummings motor.
Agree! We have a Generac and lost power end of April due to a huge blizzard, wouldn't work and only had it for a few years. No one to work on it so spent a long 12 days with no power! We have a Cummins on order to replace our Generac.
Looks like everything is going well. I wouldn't get rid of that mower with the little trailer. Take the mowing deck off and use the set mower/trailer around the house for gardening. 🤗💕
Good morning Becky, hope you are feeling well. Eat Becky Eat we don’t want you to not be your sweet self. Love your sweet parents. Look at those smiling faces. I hope your niece is better. So glad y’all rested . Yay the puppies are coming home. Take care. Sending much love, hugs, and prayers.
I have wanted to do that for years! Instead I go through every week and write down a few things that I need/want to use from the fridge, freezer, and pantry then meal plan off that list.
Our freezer did the same thing. Luckily I had been in and out of it and noticed it was thawing and had time and another almost empty freezer to save everything. Freezer alarms are well worth the investment.
The older freezers can be bulky these days but the new ones don't last like them.IF its not on the verge dying I would keep it.Yet its your home and you do YOU!
I have an old stand up freezer, the kind you have to defrost yourself (blah) BUT..it keeps on running...my co worker got a new freezer 3 years ago that conked out last week...and we were heading back into high heat. Told her to get an old one off craigs list just so she could store her stuff...she was like what? Really? Got an old stand up that night off craigslist, just like mine that needed the door latch repaired, for 50 bucks! Duct taped shut until the latch can be fixed but her full load of freezer items were saved..
for your deep freezers, you can get magnetic dry erase boards from amazon. and write what is in each one in wet erase marker, the amount you have (#), and the date added. That way you can see what you have at a glance, how old everything is, and how much of each thing you have. OR you can get butcher paper and some heavy duty magnets, and put a big piece of paper on the top of the freezers. Cross things off as you use them up and then replace it gets filled up instead of erasing them.
Watching this reminded me of when we moved into our current house five years ago. I was 37 weeks pregnant with a 4 and 2 year old. It rained the whole day and the movers left two boxes of my books out in it. I’m glad you had a better day than I did 😊 and congrats on the new house!
You should give a big shout out to your movers so other people will use them. I've never had a moving company offer to do or do as much as they have! 👏👏👏👏
Well done you two. Moving home can be so stressful and tiring. Everything will get sorted eventually so take the days off when you need them. Nothing is going to disappear. :)
Oh yeah, you always need to board pets, imo, during a move. Unless it’s like, one cat that you can close into a room that isn’t going to be opened. Besides the confusion for them, bother, and escape potential, they’re a huge trip/fall hazard. The freezers look good there. Personally I’d have just run an extension cord and put them where I wanted, lol, I’m stubborn. Your little basement grocery store is coming along nicely! You’re going to love being able to walk in from the garden with produce and be able to process and store it all right there. I’m guessing it’ll turn into your “studio.” Then you can walk upstairs, close the door, and be home from work. :)
Lol I've done the extension cord method many times, since mostly I've lived in apartments and there's never a GOOD place for a freezer. I had one freezer fall over the years, but it was not on an extension cord at the time. It was old and had "issues". 😂
Hey, Becky congrats on the move!! I know you were worried about the pressure gauge on your canners during the move. Since you are supposed to get the gauge checked annually to see that they are calibrated correctly, your local extension office should offer free testing. This way, you are double sure the move hasn't affected your pressure canner gauges, and you have done the testing for the year.
I have a question that I hope someone can help me with regarding the pressure gauge. I have the gauge and the weight (jiggler). Since the weight won't jiggle if it's not up to the proper pounds do I still need to get gauge calibrated?
In regard to old lawnmower I would keep it to do small mowing areas, Josh will not always be able to mow with tractor. It is also nice to have that little cart to move around mulch etc. You should not be getting rid of stuff until you have lived in new house and see how things go.
Great video. My suggestion for better organization in those deep freezers is to use same colored bags for same kind of meat. One color for chicken pieces, one color for pork etc. Also, would be good idea to have everything printed and attached to freezer. In this case if you take something out your just cross it, and if you put anything in you just add it. Also, dates when it's done. This will help you know how rotation is doing and help to maximize your inventory. Abd please don't pull or push stuff that is heavy, being pregnant please avoid giving to much unnecessary pressure on your tummy and back.
Hey Becky, I'm very forgetful. One thing I do to remember things like turning off the water is, I transfer my wedding ring to my right hand when I turn the water on. It is very annoying, so every couple minutes I'm reminded to think about it. I can't wait till the time is up and I can shut off the water and put that ring back where it's comfortable!
Thank you for showing us some of Portland! My husband and I lived there from 1979-1987. Our two boys were born there. We both worked in healthcare for Kaiser. We had our first home built in the Parkrose area. We moved back to Northern NY to raise our boys near family. We have visited a few times over the years and we still have life long friends there. It will forever be in my heart. We now live in Missouri! I hope you love your new home!
Whoo Hoo! How exciting that you're moved in! So glad you've gotten rid of the big black wall. And I'm glad to hear that you and Josh knew to stop when you were done in. Take care of yourselves, you two!
When I get super overwhelmed and hangry I always take time out to myself because I detest my grumpiness at those times for sure. I can only imagine being pregnant and feeling that way. Thankfully those days are behind me though. I think you are wise beyond your years hun=) and very blessed.
Super excited everything is nearly moved and finished well except for your garden harvest. I know it must be a great relief to have the majority finished. Moving is some serious work for sure. I hope the new home is forever blessed and prosperous for you, your husband, and your little one on the way. The pups must be so excited and happy you are all there together now too =) Hug.
With the decisions…. That is EXACTLY show I’ve felt lately with our move and stuff. I’ve been so stressed, busy and overwhelmed that I have said several times “ I cannot make anymore decisions “
Don't forget your support system when you inbox, or unpack things too. It can be as simple as someone to just open up boxes then flatten and stack boxes after you've emptied them. Depending upon the person(s) and furniture it can be someone to go from room to room simply re-assmbling furniture from putting in nuts and bolts to simply putting shelves back into units or removing and stacking any protective coverings; for you, this may have already been done by the movers. Opening boxes, removing and stacking contents in the appropriate room, then flattening and stacking the boxes can be a great help. This also quickly points out boxes that ended up in the wrong room; with or without direction, get your helpers to out boxes in the correct room. And, it points out boxes with a mixed or assortment of items belonging to multiple rooms. Depending, your helpers may even stack and nest things then out them on shelves or in cupboards, out of boxes, off a stack, and/ ormoff the floor. - This may seem inconsequential but it can be a BIG help whether it be a half hour favor and chat time or a multi-hour let's get it all (haha) unpacked effort.
Hi Becky, I accidentally left the sprinkler on for over 6 hours one time. I remembered at 10:30 at night. You are not alone. Opppies. I love my deep freezer. My dad bought in early 1960's AND ITS STILL WORKS!! I did however look at some freezers at Home Depot. I'm afraid it will stop working soon because things don't last forever.
I'm glad to see mom and dad in this video, they always seem like such a delight to hang around. I was physically exhausted just from seeing all the movers moving everything 😄😮💨 I'm glad you take the time to have "you" breaks in between it all. Also, "Josh loves vacuums" will probably now get him like 10 new vacuums on the p.o box 😆 Love all your amazing journey, thanks for sharing 💕
It's amazing how much pregnancy changes our energy levels and what we think we can do in a certain amount of time. Your body is working constantly growing that little blessing. My youngest is 9 months old, and everytime I watch one of your videos, I admire how much you still manage to get done while being pregnant. You're doing great! Good job giving yourself some space/time to cool off and breathe a little.
Oh my godness! I get exhausted just by watching...but it´s also fun having a "new start" and I envy your youth and enegy...and the new house, it´s fantastic!
I can totally relate to your water being left on! 😂 I now set an alarm so I won’t forget! So happy that you are going to be able to settle into your new home. I hope you get some rest now!
When my daughter and husband moved into their new home, I went to the new house, and cleaned all cabinets, drawers, shelves... while they were loading to move stuff. So when they arrived with the boxes of items, everything was clean and ready do unpack and organize. HUGE time saver...
Hey Becky, I'm so happy you are finally moved in. I get cranky too when my blood sugar drops. Make sure you eat on time to keep up your energy and strength. I bet mom and dad were happy to see you guys. They seem so supportive and wonderful. Enjoy getting you house in order. I love how you are always thing of others, such a great quality. Many Blessing to you, Josh and the baby
Hey Becky, I've never commented but I am a subscriber and love your videos. I just wanted to tell you, No matter who you meet or associate with, never let anyone crush that beautiful spirit that God has blessed you with! You are beautiful and loved!
I love the bag idea for the freezer and will be using this idea in the near future. As well as I am now trying to come up with freezer meals after seeing the busy life of moving and how grateful that you are to have them so handy. I am very busy and I don't like to cook when it's dinner time. I would rather cook early in the morning. Well, now I'm leaning towards, just freeze a bunch of meals and pop it in the oven...how convenient is that. I have already started working on this and have several stuffed bell peppers individually packaged so that we can just grab a couple, defrost them, and pop them in the oven. I also took some burgers that I had, added a bag with a couple of buns (i freeze my bread) and packaged those together along with a small batch of fries. Now, I don't have to look for the buns or the fires, they are all together. Thanks for all the great tips. My problem is that I am taking care of two households and convenience is what I need. Making the food ahead of time, now that's going to be the way to go I think. Love watching your channel!
Just binge watched a lot of your videos to this point. So happy to have found you as I desire to learn more about gardening and food storage. You and Josh are a delight and I’m anxious to get to the video where your little one joins you. Congratulations on the new place and the baby!
Wow! Great job! So much work! 😱You guys did great. I’m glad you had help. When my little family moved to another state halfway across the country it took us a couple weeks to downsize all our possessions to fit into our cargo trailer, car and RV. What an adventure though and glad we did it. You guys are so blessed! What a beautiful home to move into. 😁It’s so good you’re self aware enough to know when to take a time out (so to speak). So healthy to be able to know when to do that. I’m in my 40’s and I’m still learning that skill! Lol. 👍🏻You’re way ahead of the game. Taking care of ourselves should not be last on the list for sure. 😉
I love that you put yourself in time out! Lol! I do it often as well! The world would be a better place if we were all practiced self reflecting and put ourselves in time out and ate a snack.
You are such an inspiration my friend. Thank you for aharing. I found you last week and I can’t stop watching you and how energetic and inspirational you are. You my dear are the quintessential PROVERBS 31 woman. Take some time to read it. Thank for sharing the vertical garden. I wanted to get the hydro Ponic one that was going to cost me over 500$. This is a much better option. Thanks again and so happy for your new home. I know you and Josh will enjoy it.
I've moved out of an apartment/condo 8 times, however I have never moved a house and farmstead! You two are doing such an awesome job keeping things organized and getting things done! I wish I had half your energy, planning and organizational skills!
I am always just amazed at how much food Americans store. Your pantry, fridge and freezers would probably have fed my family of 5 for 6 months when I was growing up! This is the case of a lot of US TH-camrs that I follow... I do fully relate to being pregnant and hangry though. I always joke that if I don't eat for an hour my little one thinks it's a famine and has a teeny baby panic attack, which makes me nauseous and light-headed! You do a LOT and deserve every bit of rest you can get 😉
Yes, one level is the only way to go for me. I lived in a townhouse for a couple of years and the constant climbing of stairs convinced me never again!
I know it was mentioned on a previous freezer video, but having a listed inventory near your deep freezers will be an amazing way to track what you have in there. I'm thinking it might take some time for you to get used to (just liking it'll take you time to start labeling things more), but it would definitely help with keeping things from either getting freezer burnt or running out/having too much of it 😊 Soooo happy you guys have finished the actual moving process! Enjoy the new home!!!
Freezer inventory, ugh! Love the hard sided totes, I should check into them. Getting to the bottom is always a nightmare and I only have one, lol. So thankful you hired help, that’s a lot of stuff. Major move, kudos. I know you’re like an energizer bunny but be sure to get some rest. So excited for you. I’ll be looking for a fixer upper with some land in the spring. Is it bad to say I hope the housing bubble busts before I buy? I really don’t want to overpay for property and it’s been outrageous what housing is going for in my area. When are you moving the girls?
Becky’s freezer tote tip works great! I didn’t have those, but I did have the reusable grocery bags and love how they work too! I can grab both handles in one hand and get whatever I’m digging for in the other!
Ugh, it's been awful. I've been looking for a home for almost 2 years now. We just put an offer on a house for 15k over asking which I thought was reasonable. We got beat out by a cash offer from a real estate investor 🤦♀️ These investors keep buying up all the single family homes in our area.
You did a super great job of handling the stress of the move !!! Moving is so stressful, and being pregnant and not feeling your best, would make it that much more so. You handled it great. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
My husband and I are house shopping right now. We live on the east coast. It’s a nightmare haha. So I’m living vicariously through you haha Beautiful home! Congratulations ❤️
I could sit and watch your videos, no matter the length. If it's possible, keep taking us on your daily journeys in snippets, like today. Becky, you and Josh are an inspiration and I love spending time with you. Take care of yourself.
Just a suggestion, to the left of that 1st freezer you and Josh have that space. Someday a walk-in freezer would be great for all the wonderful things you make and freeze.. sure love your channel ❤️ 💕
Hi if I had a new house with a basement like that I would put another kitchen in and make it my canning room that’s what it’s my suggestion have a good day
I love that you use the words ‘blessing’ and ‘grateful’ all the time. I’m not religious, but I think those positive words used often can really change someone’s mind/perspective. PS-I’m a hygienist and my partner is a software engineer:)
Glad you are being kind to yourself. You do so much and work so hard so taking breaks is a great idea. Yes, if you have a well, your water won't pump without electricity and basically the only water you have is what is in the lines. The other comments about getting a generator would be a good if you think your power might go out often. You are so blessed and I love watching your videos!
Hi Becky! Always have snacks available just in case you get hungry. It’s not easy being pregnant. I just love all the suggestions from everyone here… like keeping an eye on the freezers, a generator for the whole house, colored bags for freezer! This is such a great learning channel altogether! 💖🌸💖
Ok so I totally have to do this…. Get food from freezers and can them! Still have 2 pressure canners and have yet to pressure can! Gotta get over my fear 😧. ❤️ y’all, Kristy again 🤣
So happy you are all moved in. You and Josh need to take your time unpacking and organizing for long term. Having the movers was a blessing. Don't forget to eat!!
It's looking so good already Becky! Get some rest in between. That is a lot of work. How well I know being a Wife of a veteran and us moving so much in the past. It will save you so much money having your freezers down there because it is cooler and that is the main reason a lot of us suggested it. It will also give you a longer life of your freezer because it doesn't have to work as hard in a cooler area.
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I love how you always compliment Josh on whatever he does. It’s a good habit to get into!
I just threw up in my mouth a little....
I hope there is an episode of moving the chickens, I’ve been really wondering how you’ll do it exactly. I guess it’s nice you didn’t need to do it in a rush.
Probably a dog or cat carrier.
At worst you could just pop an empty tub in the back and a blanket over top so they cant fly out. And strap the tub in with seatbelts. Chickens are pretty hardy so even if stressed out during the car ride theyll be fine.
Yes!
I'd secure a piece of plywood to the top of the truck bed and put them in and take them out through the tailgate. Too many for a pet carrier, it could take multiple trips if they do that.
I was thinking this the other night! I hope so too
When we buy our chickens, they get put in small cardboard boxes. They lay down quietly in the dark. We are going to move them a longer distance and then we are gonna use our dog crate with a blanket over.
The other benefit to having the freezers in the basement is for energy conservation which will reduce the amount of times the compressor kicks on which will in turn extend the life of your freezers.
So true about keeping your freezers and different things in the basement. Here if you don't keep your freezer or extra refrigerators inside your home they are not covered under the warranty. The initial warranty and also I have a warranty through my gas company that covers everything in my house and it is voided if it is kept outside. The only way an item can be outside if it is in a controlled environment heated and air conditioned and then it's still under warranty. I'm so excited to see you get to move and your beautiful new home
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Good point. And the older appliances are built better, that freezer may surprise you.
Wow Becky you hired the most amazing movers ever. I would promote them every chance you get, I have never heard of anyone resetting your furniture up or offering to take stuff to the dump. That’s incredible service, kudos to them. So happy for you and Josh, now the best part of moving is setting up your new house.
Not gonna lie, I wish each of your videos were like 2 hours long since I just enjoy watching you so much! So glad everything went smoothly and can’t wait to see everything unpacked and set up.
She's very motivating.
do you do anything else? or do you have too much stuff to???... you Americans are incredible with so so much excess its distressing to me...
We lost all of our freezer contents, mostly a whole pig because our freezer died and we didn’t notice it for probably 24 hours. We have two upright large freezers. They are in our basement and I hadn’t gone down there in a couple of days. We now have Wi-Fi thermometers that link to our phones and will notify us if the temp starts to drop. I highly recommend. It’s piece of mind for me.
A great way to remember to turn off the water is have a few colorful elastic wrist bands on your water spigot. When you turn the water on put the wrist band on, when you shut the water off put the wrist band back on the spigot. 🙂
@@jeccalou9894 I realize it's not a perfect method, but if the colors of the bands are very bright and there hanging right on the spigot where you turn the water on it might help. Maybe hang a cute sign by the spigot to remind you of the wrist band. You could also put a tag on the wrist band to remind you what it's for. I know sometimes I will be like, now what was I wearing this band for, labeling things helps you to remember each task.
Brilliant idea! Ill never leave the hose running in the pool again! THANK YOU! :)
Genius!
Fantastic idea !
My husband sets an alexa timer before turning on the water. I told him about the wrist band idea. Before alexa we had many a water trough overflow! Not good for the well!
My son has a whole house generator connected to his home and loves it. When the power goes out, it comes on and powers the entire house. Highly recommend!
I also have a whole house generator. I love it! I would suggest if you are looking for one to check on a cummins generator. I know you are very tired but remember you are really on your last 25% of needing to get done right away. After that it will be easier on you because your "Has Too List" will be controllable. You both have got this! Great work!
We are bldg and will have a whole house generator also
Propane powers those who house generators and they want to eliminate fossil fuels. Won't be very useful in the future. Propane has already quadrupled in price.
@@praiseyethelord7121 Any particuar reason why you like the Cummins?
@@pinschrunner very true. My son's runs on natural gas, but I don't think it's much better.
When you get a generator, please, please consider a whole house generator! You’re having a new baby, your freezers etc will thank you! You can decide how big of one you want and what you want to run. We have 3000sf and ours runs everything except the washer/dryer. Ours runs on a 500gal propane tank however if natural gas is available you can have it hooked up to that. Ours will run for 14 days on our propane. We do have it checked and maintenance 4X a year for $50 each visit.
Yes, it is also nice not having to keep gas on property for generator. Gas runs out in a emergency, propane last for days. It is about 5,000. I don't know what new house loan you have, maybe you can add it on?
This 👆🏻We moved to an area with lots of trees and high winds. Often trees and limbs disrupt our electrical service. Our generator runs on propane which we already had for the fireplaces and the stove. Well worth every penny.
@@denisejones1863 I decided to go the solar generator route because you never really run out of sun unless you live in Alaska lol and I’m scared of gas and propane fumes as well as storage I think I’ll get a propane/gas generator eventually though
Thanks for the info, we are looking into a generator. This is very helpful
We had a whole house unit put in 2 years ago and it is nice. I am in the Cincinnati Ohio area so our summers are hot and winters are cold . We have had a lot of rain this summer and lost electricity a lot. The entire house comes back on immediately and the ac comes on 5 seconds later. The cost is really minimal. Outs runs on natural gas, but we can switch it over to propane if we need to. We did have a 500 gal propane tank put underground in the back yard. The propane and tank cost more than the generator.
Honestly, it was a relief to see you have an "I'm done" moment. It's always felt like you were superhuman in your ability to do these big harvests and preserves or cook days, standing or working all day in hot conditions like it was no big deal. Seeing that you need to take breaks too makes what you do feel a little bit more possible for people like me!
Be sure to compare generators. We live in hurricane prone Louisiana, and hubby used to work for a propane company. During one of our storms, alot of people had problems with their Generac generators. Apparently, they aren't made for days of running. You may not need 3 or 4 days of power, tho. If you do, look into generators with a Cummings motor.
Yes always look for a good generator
@@cynthiafisher9907 Yea. Dumb auto correct.
@@tashainjena Thank you for that great information on the generators !!!!
Agree! We have a Generac and lost power end of April due to a huge blizzard, wouldn't work and only had it for a few years. No one to work on it so spent a long 12 days with no power! We have a Cummins on order to replace our Generac.
Looks like everything is going well. I wouldn't get rid of that mower with the little trailer. Take the mowing deck off and use the set mower/trailer around the house for gardening. 🤗💕
Great idea! I've missed mine and am getting it back in use next week!!
Too late for that advice lol
Good morning Becky, hope you are feeling well. Eat Becky Eat we don’t want you to not be your sweet self. Love your sweet parents. Look at those smiling faces. I hope your niece is better. So glad y’all rested . Yay the puppies are coming home. Take care. Sending much love, hugs, and prayers.
“I’m just putting myself in a little time out over here” 🤣🤣🤣 you are too cute. We have moved 11 times in 25 years. I hear ya!
Always take care of health first. Boxes,dusting and furniture placement can be done gradually.
Glad your mom and dad could help out.
"I put myself in a little time out." That was great! Words to live by.
I keep a notebook with my freezer inventory.
Also my pantry shelves, then when I menu plan I use the notebook 🙂
That is a fantastic idea!! I am going to do that.
I have wanted to do that for years! Instead I go through every week and write down a few things that I need/want to use from the fridge, freezer, and pantry then meal plan off that list.
You’re so patient and kind with your words. That’s all I’m going to say 😬
Put temp alarms on your freezers. My freezer still had the green light on even though the contents thawed.
Our freezer did the same thing. Luckily I had been in and out of it and noticed it was thawing and had time and another almost empty freezer to save everything. Freezer alarms are well worth the investment.
They're pretty cheap and well worth it.
The older freezers can be bulky these days but the new ones don't last like them.IF its not on the verge dying I would keep it.Yet its your home and you do YOU!
I have an old stand up freezer, the kind you have to defrost yourself (blah) BUT..it keeps on running...my co worker got a new freezer 3 years ago that conked out last week...and we were heading back into high heat. Told her to get an old one off craigs list just so she could store her stuff...she was like what? Really? Got an old stand up that night off craigslist, just like mine that needed the door latch repaired, for 50 bucks! Duct taped shut until the latch can be fixed but her full load of freezer items were saved..
@@topherjoe1 They are a pain to clean( ice) but that keeps you from keeping all that freezer burn stuff.lol
for your deep freezers, you can get magnetic dry erase boards from amazon. and write what is in each one in wet erase marker, the amount you have (#), and the date added. That way you can see what you have at a glance, how old everything is, and how much of each thing you have.
OR you can get butcher paper and some heavy duty magnets, and put a big piece of paper on the top of the freezers. Cross things off as you use them up and then replace it gets filled up instead of erasing them.
Both good ideas! 👍🏼🤩 I’ve been trying to keep inventory on my phone but of course never seem to have my phone on me when I need to make an update.
Hi Becky- take your cinder blocks- sooo many uses!!
I thought the same thing when she said they had no use for them! Hope they end up going.
Maybe you can give her some ideas for uses.
Watching this reminded me of when we moved into our current house five years ago. I was 37 weeks pregnant with a 4 and 2 year old. It rained the whole day and the movers left two boxes of my books out in it. I’m glad you had a better day than I did 😊 and congrats on the new house!
Loving the new house 💖 dont take on too much Becky!!
Moving can be stressful, but you handle things quite positively!
I love how you put yourself in time-out !
Glad to see you relaxed on patio for awhile, moving is overwhelming.
You should give a big shout out to your movers so other people will use them. I've never had a moving company offer to do or do as much as they have! 👏👏👏👏
Well done you two. Moving home can be so stressful and tiring. Everything will get sorted eventually so take the days off when you need them. Nothing is going to disappear. :)
Rest while.dont overdo it becky.
Také care of yourself and that baby.
Rest while you can.i know moving is a job.
I live in texas .it is hot here.
Yay! Now the fun begins. Welcome Home, Becky and Josh and puppers!😄
Oh yeah, you always need to board pets, imo, during a move. Unless it’s like, one cat that you can close into a room that isn’t going to be opened. Besides the confusion for them, bother, and escape potential, they’re a huge trip/fall hazard.
The freezers look good there. Personally I’d have just run an extension cord and put them where I wanted, lol, I’m stubborn. Your little basement grocery store is coming along nicely! You’re going to love being able to walk in from the garden with produce and be able to process and store it all right there. I’m guessing it’ll turn into your “studio.” Then you can walk upstairs, close the door, and be home from work. :)
Lol I've done the extension cord method many times, since mostly I've lived in apartments and there's never a GOOD place for a freezer. I had one freezer fall over the years, but it was not on an extension cord at the time. It was old and had "issues". 😂
We moved two deep freezers full of meat lol it’s definitely doable. They used those appliances dollies
You are so cute! “I’m putting myself in a little timeout!” 🤣🤣🤣 ♥️
Hey, Becky congrats on the move!! I know you were worried about the pressure gauge on your canners during the move. Since you are supposed to get the gauge checked annually to see that they are calibrated correctly, your local extension office should offer free testing. This way, you are double sure the move hasn't affected your pressure canner gauges, and you have done the testing for the year.
I have a question that I hope someone can help me with regarding the pressure gauge. I have the gauge and the weight (jiggler). Since the weight won't jiggle if it's not up to the proper pounds do I still need to get gauge calibrated?
@@cathyl4622 No need to have gauge checked.
@@suesmargiassi4195 Thank you
In regard to old lawnmower I would keep it to do small mowing areas, Josh will not always be able to mow with tractor. It is also nice to have that little cart to move around mulch etc. You should not be getting rid of stuff until you have lived in new house and see how things go.
They sold it tho
Becky, bless your heart….I take a time out once in a while too…so smart and keeps you and baby calm.
Great video.
My suggestion for better organization in those deep freezers is to use same colored bags for same kind of meat. One color for chicken pieces, one color for pork etc. Also, would be good idea to have everything printed and attached to freezer. In this case if you take something out your just cross it, and if you put anything in you just add it. Also, dates when it's done. This will help you know how rotation is doing and help to maximize your inventory. Abd please don't pull or push stuff that is heavy, being pregnant please avoid giving to much unnecessary pressure on your tummy and back.
Years ago, the lady down the street used pillow cases she closed with a draw string inserted in the hem and also zippered cushion covers.
What brand/kind of bags do you use? I really need to organize my little tiny chest freezer and make it easier to get stuff out!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who was concerned watching you do all the lifting
of the frozen food bags .🧡🤎🧡
Hey Becky, I'm very forgetful. One thing I do to remember things like turning off the water is, I transfer my wedding ring to my right hand when I turn the water on. It is very annoying, so every couple minutes I'm reminded to think about it. I can't wait till the time is up and I can shut off the water and put that ring back where it's comfortable!
Thank you for showing us some of Portland! My husband and I lived there from 1979-1987. Our two boys were born there. We both worked in healthcare for Kaiser. We had our first home built in the Parkrose area. We moved back to Northern NY to raise our boys near family. We have visited a few times over the years and we still have life long friends there. It will forever be in my heart. We now live in Missouri! I hope you love your new home!
Whoo Hoo! How exciting that you're moved in! So glad you've gotten rid of the big black wall. And I'm glad to hear that you and Josh knew to stop when you were done in. Take care of yourselves, you two!
When I get super overwhelmed and hangry I always take time out to myself because I detest my grumpiness at those times for sure. I can only imagine being pregnant and feeling that way. Thankfully those days are behind me though. I think you are wise beyond your years hun=) and very blessed.
Super excited everything is nearly moved and finished well except for your garden harvest. I know it must be a great relief to have the majority finished. Moving is some serious work for sure. I hope the new home is forever blessed and prosperous for you, your husband, and your little one on the way. The pups must be so excited and happy you are all there together now too =) Hug.
With the decisions…. That is EXACTLY show I’ve felt lately with our move and stuff. I’ve been so stressed, busy and overwhelmed that I have said several times “ I cannot make anymore decisions “
Don't forget your support system when you inbox, or unpack things too. It can be as simple as someone to just open up boxes then flatten and stack boxes after you've emptied them. Depending upon the person(s) and furniture it can be someone to go from room to room simply re-assmbling furniture from putting in nuts and bolts to simply putting shelves back into units or removing and stacking any protective coverings; for you, this may have already been done by the movers. Opening boxes, removing and stacking contents in the appropriate room, then flattening and stacking the boxes can be a great help. This also quickly points out boxes that ended up in the wrong room; with or without direction, get your helpers to out boxes in the correct room. And, it points out boxes with a mixed or assortment of items belonging to multiple rooms. Depending, your helpers may even stack and nest things then out them on shelves or in cupboards, out of boxes, off a stack, and/ ormoff the floor. - This may seem inconsequential but it can be a BIG help whether it be a half hour favor and chat time or a multi-hour let's get it all (haha) unpacked effort.
I want a husband that is obsessed with vacuums! Love following along. So many exciting things in your future!
Hi Becky, I accidentally left the sprinkler on for over 6 hours one time. I remembered at 10:30 at night. You are not alone. Opppies.
I love my deep freezer. My dad bought in early 1960's AND ITS STILL WORKS!! I did however look at some freezers at Home Depot. I'm afraid it will stop working soon because things don't last forever.
Don’t work too hard. Take care of yourself. You are growing a precious baby
I love the view of your new back yard. It’s so beautiful and relaxing.
You have such abeautiful attitude. Need more people like you.
You’re so smart - taking your time out. Watching hay being baled is so soothing!
Awww, your dogs will be so excited to see you both!!
I'm glad to see mom and dad in this video, they always seem like such a delight to hang around. I was physically exhausted just from seeing all the movers moving everything 😄😮💨 I'm glad you take the time to have "you" breaks in between it all. Also, "Josh loves vacuums" will probably now get him like 10 new vacuums on the p.o box 😆 Love all your amazing journey, thanks for sharing 💕
It's amazing how much pregnancy changes our energy levels and what we think we can do in a certain amount of time. Your body is working constantly growing that little blessing. My youngest is 9 months old, and everytime I watch one of your videos, I admire how much you still manage to get done while being pregnant. You're doing great! Good job giving yourself some space/time to cool off and breathe a little.
Having the dogs at the sitter while you where moving was good. Made things less stressful for the dogs as well.
Oh my godness! I get exhausted just by watching...but it´s also fun having a "new start" and I envy your youth and enegy...and the new house, it´s fantastic!
I can totally relate to your water being left on! 😂 I now set an alarm so I won’t forget! So happy that you are going to be able to settle into your new home. I hope you get some rest now!
When my daughter and husband moved into their new home, I went to the new house, and cleaned all cabinets, drawers, shelves... while they were loading to move stuff. So when they arrived with the boxes of items, everything was clean and ready do unpack and organize. HUGE time saver...
Hey Becky, I'm so happy you are finally moved in. I get cranky too when my blood sugar drops. Make sure you eat on time to keep up your energy and strength.
I bet mom and dad were happy to see you guys. They seem so supportive and wonderful. Enjoy getting you house in order. I love how you are always thing of others, such a great quality. Many Blessing to you, Josh and the baby
awww, you look so cute Becky! Im excited for you to enjoy/experience Motherhood!
Hey Becky, I've never commented but I am a subscriber and love your videos. I just wanted to tell you, No matter who you meet or associate with, never let anyone crush that beautiful spirit that God has blessed you with! You are beautiful and loved!
Really like how you organise your fridge freezers. 👍🥰
I love the bag idea for the freezer and will be using this idea in the near future. As well as I am now trying to come up with freezer meals after seeing the busy life of moving and how grateful that you are to have them so handy. I am very busy and I don't like to cook when it's dinner time. I would rather cook early in the morning. Well, now I'm leaning towards, just freeze a bunch of meals and pop it in the oven...how convenient is that. I have already started working on this and have several stuffed bell peppers individually packaged so that we can just grab a couple, defrost them, and pop them in the oven. I also took some burgers that I had, added a bag with a couple of buns (i freeze my bread) and packaged those together along with a small batch of fries. Now, I don't have to look for the buns or the fires, they are all together. Thanks for all the great tips. My problem is that I am taking care of two households and convenience is what I need. Making the food ahead of time, now that's going to be the way to go I think. Love watching your channel!
Just binge watched a lot of your videos to this point. So happy to have found you as I desire to learn more about gardening and food storage. You and Josh are a delight and I’m anxious to get to the video where your little one joins you. Congratulations on the new place and the baby!
Wow! Great job! So much work! 😱You guys did great. I’m glad you had help. When my little family moved to another state halfway across the country it took us a couple weeks to downsize all our possessions to fit into our cargo trailer, car and RV. What an adventure though and glad we did it. You guys are so blessed! What a beautiful home to move into. 😁It’s so good you’re self aware enough to know when to take a time out (so to speak). So healthy to be able to know when to do that. I’m in my 40’s and I’m still learning that skill! Lol. 👍🏻You’re way ahead of the game. Taking care of ourselves should not be last on the list for sure. 😉
All hail the removalists!! They are special ppl that want too do the job!! The removalists who helped me were fantastic!! No complaints whatsoever!!
I love that you put yourself in time out! Lol! I do it often as well! The world would be a better place if we were all practiced self reflecting and put ourselves in time out and ate a snack.
The flowers are stunning!!!
I love that you told your mom that you couldn't make another decision at that time. I get worn out like that and feel like I just can't think.
You work so hard. Be careful during this special time in your life.
You are such an inspiration my friend. Thank you for aharing. I found you last week and I can’t stop watching you and how energetic and inspirational you are.
You my dear are the quintessential PROVERBS 31 woman. Take some time to read it.
Thank for sharing the vertical garden. I wanted to get the hydro Ponic one that was going to cost me over 500$. This is a much better option. Thanks again and so happy for your new home. I know you and Josh will enjoy it.
I've moved out of an apartment/condo 8 times, however I have never moved a house and farmstead! You two are doing such an awesome job keeping things organized and getting things done! I wish I had half your energy, planning and organizational skills!
I am always just amazed at how much food Americans store. Your pantry, fridge and freezers would probably have fed my family of 5 for 6 months when I was growing up! This is the case of a lot of US TH-camrs that I follow...
I do fully relate to being pregnant and hangry though. I always joke that if I don't eat for an hour my little one thinks it's a famine and has a teeny baby panic attack, which makes me nauseous and light-headed! You do a LOT and deserve every bit of rest you can get 😉
Your new property is so awesome. So happy for you.
Please take care of yourself. 💙
Yes, one level is the only way to go for me. I lived in a townhouse for a couple of years and the constant climbing of stairs convinced me never again!
I know it was mentioned on a previous freezer video, but having a listed inventory near your deep freezers will be an amazing way to track what you have in there. I'm thinking it might take some time for you to get used to (just liking it'll take you time to start labeling things more), but it would definitely help with keeping things from either getting freezer burnt or running out/having too much of it 😊
Soooo happy you guys have finished the actual moving process! Enjoy the new home!!!
We just love your channel!!
Congratulations 🎊 on the new home
You are so right about the totes. we just put 400lbs of a whole beef in our freezer and they work beautiful for organizing.
Becky!!!! We got to see your baby bump ❤️❤️❤️. You are so beautiful especially when expecting! ❤️ y’all, Kristy in Missouri zone 6b 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Freezer inventory, ugh! Love the hard sided totes, I should check into them. Getting to the bottom is always a nightmare and I only have one, lol. So thankful you hired help, that’s a lot of stuff. Major move, kudos. I know you’re like an energizer bunny but be sure to get some rest. So excited for you. I’ll be looking for a fixer upper with some land in the spring. Is it bad to say I hope the housing bubble busts before I buy? I really don’t want to overpay for property and it’s been outrageous what housing is going for in my area.
When are you moving the girls?
I was thinking the same thing
Becky’s freezer tote tip works great! I didn’t have those, but I did have the reusable grocery bags and love how they work too! I can grab both handles in one hand and get whatever I’m digging for in the other!
Ugh, it's been awful. I've been looking for a home for almost 2 years now. We just put an offer on a house for 15k over asking which I thought was reasonable. We got beat out by a cash offer from a real estate investor 🤦♀️ These investors keep buying up all the single family homes in our area.
@@jelatinosa That's just horrible & should be illegal !
You did a super great job of handling the stress of the move !!! Moving is so stressful, and being pregnant and not feeling your best, would make it that much more so. You handled it great. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
Yes, try to make time to relax often , especially while expecting ♡
My husband and I are house shopping right now. We live on the east coast. It’s a nightmare haha. So I’m living vicariously through you haha
Beautiful home! Congratulations ❤️
I could sit and watch your videos, no matter the length. If it's possible, keep taking us on your daily journeys in snippets, like today. Becky, you and Josh are an inspiration and I love spending time with you. Take care of yourself.
Just a suggestion, to the left of that 1st freezer you and Josh have that space. Someday a walk-in freezer would be great for all the wonderful things you make and freeze.. sure love your channel ❤️ 💕
The freezer location is perfect!
Hi if I had a new house with a basement like that I would put another kitchen in and make it my canning room that’s what it’s my suggestion have a good day
Bless your heart moving is such a hard job
I love that you use the words ‘blessing’ and ‘grateful’ all the time. I’m not religious, but I think those positive words used often can really change someone’s mind/perspective. PS-I’m a hygienist and my partner is a software engineer:)
Congrats to you, enjoy your new home!!
Glad you are being kind to yourself. You do so much and work so hard so taking breaks is a great idea. Yes, if you have a well, your water won't pump without electricity and basically the only water you have is what is in the lines. The other comments about getting a generator would be a good if you think your power might go out often. You are so blessed and I love watching your videos!
Hi Becky!
Always have snacks available just in case you get hungry. It’s not easy being pregnant.
I just love all the suggestions from everyone here… like keeping an eye on the freezers, a generator for the whole house, colored bags for freezer! This is such a great learning channel altogether! 💖🌸💖
You two are amazing! Remember to stay well hydrated. Your parents are adorable!
Thanks for bring us along
Ok so I totally have to do this…. Get food from freezers and can them! Still have 2 pressure canners and have yet to pressure can! Gotta get over my fear 😧. ❤️ y’all, Kristy again 🤣
So happy you are all moved in. You and Josh need to take your time unpacking and organizing for long term. Having the movers was a blessing. Don't forget to eat!!
The fact that Josh loves vacuums is the cutest thing
Yay! a new video! going to post this before i even watch it.
It's looking so good already Becky! Get some rest in between. That is a lot of work. How well I know being a Wife of a veteran and us moving so much in the past. It will save you so much money having your freezers down there because it is cooler and that is the main reason a lot of us suggested it. It will also give you a longer life of your freezer because it doesn't have to work as hard in a cooler area.
Happy for your move. On to the next part of the Journey!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pregnancy hangry is REAL! Smart of you to recognize the need to pull back and take a timeout. Your energy amazes me!
The part where you mentioned being at your limit with making decisions really resonated with me.