I watched your blogs because your family seems authentic and interesting. I like that while you do show the children, you aren't exploiting your children. With as many children as y'all have, I think trying to blog everyday might be a teeny weeny unrealistic. Just do your thing
Time stamps: 01:24 - What’s one project you really want to accomplish, but haven’t yet ? 03:51 - What is your favourite season at he farm and why? What’s your least favourite season ? 04:45 - Didn’t you talk about fostering before? Is that still a possibility ? 05:07 - What’s your favourite project that you guys have done ? 05:52 - Best advice for first time parents ? 06:33 - I would love to know more about cats… I am allergic, but my kids want one. 10:57 - Are you expanding the edible garden this year? I’d love to hear more about it, if so. 11:19 - Where did you get the photo albums you wanted to put names on? 12:10 - (about Bodie, their dog) 13:39 - Are chickens a good starter home stead animal? 14:16 - Do you dream of being TH-cam free someday? Not having to film everything all the time? 17:51 - Plans for adding on to the house? 18:12 - (about Motivation, recharging, productivity, etc.) 20:35 - (about the kids rooms, who shares rooms, rooms makeovers, etc.) 22:25 - (about homeschooling) 22:58 - Why isn’t a parrot sitting on your shoulder yet? That would just make sense to me. 24:24 - More prepping videos for families? 25:17 - What do you do when your children are at each other’s throats? 26:06 - If you could outsource one domestic task, what would it be? 26:22 - (about an updated home tour) 26:44 - (about writing another book) 28:23 - Is it rude to ask how old you are? I feel like you are in your early thirties. 28:49 - What time so you go to sleep? You seem to wake up really early. 29:00 - What do you like most about where you live? Are you guys happy with where you live? 30:30 - Why doesn’t CR do vlogs anymore? I miss hearing from him too. 31:14 - “I just want to see more Tina. She’s simply the best. Love her.” 31:44 - Favourite outside farm work boots? 32:20 - Favourite denim jeans and shorts? 32:42 - What hatcher do you get your chickens from? 32:58 - What is and what is not good motivation for considering adoption ?
THANK YOU for always putting your children and their safety first. While the majority of viewers are probably the sweetest folks, I think we all know there are real creepos out there too, and you're absolutely right -- there is just no need to feed them personal information about your littles or the layout of your home. I know several TH-camrs who have had stalkers and uninvited 'guests' because they did just that. Your children are super blessed to have parents who take their security and privacy seriously. Great job! Love your videos...
@@Sarah-fb6pe I’ve been subscribed to both channels for many years now and have never seen this from her. I’m not saying that it didn’t happen in the very beginning, I haven’t seen those videos. I guess my question to you is, if you have a problem with how she parents, then why are you here watching the content of someone you think is problematic?
I have to tell you I have struggled with infertility for the last 7 years and every time I have a conversation with someone they say “well you can always adopt” I appreciate you saying what you said. I know people mean well but I sometimes feel like it diminishes my heartache by mourning the loss of my pregnancy. I also feel guilty when I feel that way because I feel like I am diminishing the heroism of adopting. Thanks for your authenticity!
As a bio and foster/ in the process of adopting mom, you explained that last bit so well! My husband and I always knew we would adopt. We had 2 boys biologically right away, had 4 miscarriages, had a little girl biologically, and now we have 3 foster kids two 14 year olds and a boy just 8 months older than our oldest bio. After our losses and unexpected rainbow, we knew we had to deal with our trauma before we adopted. Adoption is not a fix for loss or infertility or any other trauma; adoption is a sheltered path through the child's trauma! Adoption is meant to provide for a child; not a parent. I can feel your heart when you speak, especially about adoption, and I hope noone misunderstands that.
You are one of the only channels that I actually still watch from when I first started watching TH-cam many years ago. I love you ethics and your honesty and your beautiful family. Love the journey you have taken and were you are now. Keep being you. Xx
Angie I love what you said about all of us having different capacities! This is why I love you. You’re so wise and recognize that nothing in life is really one size fits all!
THE ADOPTION TOPIC needs to be addressed more in this way. Thanks for sharing. We foster and it feels like this wording should but can’t keep up with those interested and going into it ill equipped but well intentioned.
You know who I really miss, Angie? Rosie! You're so right about protecting your kiddos. I'd love if you could do an updated vlog with interviews with each child comfortable with it just to see their growing little personalities. With Rosie, I really want to see her progress! We all fell in love with them. But it's some input!♡♡
Angela, in as crazy as the times are now, it is truly refreshing to see a family that is relatable. I think that is what most people are after now in such a divisive time. Just someone to relate to.
18:34 Amen!! I'm a first-time homeschooler this year & the amount of FREEDOM I've felt in not having to sit in carlines, fill out endless forms, deal with the public school arena, & take my child's education into my own hands - it's been a dream realized that I didn't even really know I had, if that makes sense. I had no clue how much that was affecting my own strengths & capacity as a mom. And I've had the same thoughts about you (Angie) getting it all done, but when you are staying at home, you have those freedoms to make your own agenda, instead of the corporate world making that agenda for you.
Yes you are right. I want to home school but don't know where to start. And our schools here where I live don't even let the parents in anymore. I understand corona but that's still my kid and want to be involved
Welcome to homeschooling! That's wonderful you are able to give your children that gift. I'm on my last year of homeschooling. It's bittersweet, but I am ready to check that box off and move on to the next chapter! If your doing homeschool right it is a lot of work, but yes much more flexible. It has been super nice to go on trips whenever we wanted, and teach our children what we felt was important. Good luck to you. Enjoy, it goes by quickly! 😊 BTW: My teens are quadruplets.
Thank you for touching on the infertility and adopting ! I agree with everything you said . There’s no such thing as “just adopting “ there’s way more to it then that . It’s not easy .
Angela is right about adoption, especially adopting through foster care. There is a lot of emotion and complexity that is inherent in children that come from adoption and foster care even when they are adopted as infants. Potential adoptive families just need to understand that this is the reality and be prepared for it.
I absolutely love watching you regardless of “theme” of video. You seem so genuine and sincere and that motivates me. I admire you and everything you do. You are an amazing mom/teacher/wife/farmer/gardener etc. keep doing you! We will be here to follow along with you!
I watch the videos because of you, honestly. You’re smart, creative, and pretty funny. You walk the talk and seem very committed to your belief system. (The only real criticism I have is that you’ve allowed Benjamin to get so much bigger.) You really are an admirable role model for your children. The most important thing.
I read Jan's comment about Benjamin getting bigger as a joke . I took it to mean he's growing up and is no longer that cute baby anymore. But we will love him as a adorable toddler, and no doubt as the inquisitive 5 year old he will become.
I really appreciated your comment about how we see productivity more in other people who have different strengths from us- and don’t notice our own. I need to be reminded of that!
Something I love about your family channel is you and CR (obviously seeing your lovely kiddos here and there is a plus!) but I feel like you and CR have such amazing personalities and you guys pull your viewers by just being you and entertaining us with your daily stories and cracking jokes and sense of humor! I love both your channels❤️
As a mom who had fertility struggles and three kids adopted from foster care, thank you for the great explanation at the end. We tried to do foster to adopt and fertility treatments at the same time and it was like being thrown into concrete over and over again. We are definitely in a good (enough) place 8 years later, but those first couple of years were so tough. And we were very informed and from adoptive families. Trauma information is so important. My one son is now in trauma specific counseling and I do sessions with his counselor separate from him to learn how to best help him and deflect his trauma from my own self.
They day-to-day-ness of life on the farm is what's interesting! I like the fact that you're genuine. I'm currently re-watching your recent organization videos because you inspired me! And you're perfectly right about adoption. To tell someone struggling with infertility that she can JUST adopt is insensitive on so many levels. Even if we haven't suffered from infertility ourselves, most of us have a relative or close friend who has, and we understand how tragic it can be.
Really love your videos. Great stories. Not boring. Maybe it’s how your love & energy is shown. I always feel energized after watching and listening to your stories. Kinda like visiting with a good friend. Thanks for sharing.
The things I find myself clicking on are almost always outside or homeschooling content. So I might say makeovers/projects are what I’m most excited about, but what I’m picturing are some of your outdoor projects really. Or I love your vlogs and typically watch them, but if I can tell by the title it’s mostly going to be outside I immediately prioritize it higher! Love the animals, LOVE the planty content, etc. I could be in the minority, who knows. I can see how guessing what people truly want to watch most in their subscription feed is sooo hard!
The main reason I watch you guys is that you seem so real! You guys don’t do the fake bs. Love it! Plus we have the large family, too. I can so relate!
I love your Q&As. I could listen to you talk forever hahaha. I'm proud of you and your family for being real and placing the necessary boundaries to make sure you stay safe and comfortable. We totally respect that and appreciate you sharing the parts of your life that you do want to ❤️
From someone who does the exact same things... love living on a farm, homeschooling, and staying home to work on projects a lot...I love your videos on "Real Life!" Keep doing what you do!❤
& this is the number one reason I love watching you & your family because you don't pretend to be something you're not or go & do this extra stuff just for TH-cam. Keep doing what you're doing, if people don't like it then they don't have to watch. I love your family, keep the videos coming ❤️
As a mom to 5 kids under 8 and twins, I've always enjoyed your videos and watching how you do things. I aspire to do a lot of the things you're doing and enjoy seeing your perspective on life.
So excited for another book, can't wait. Kudos to you for not sharing the bedrooms cuz these days it just isn't safe. Also, THANK YOU for how you explained the adoption question at the end. People need to understand the trauma that comes along with adoption, not that trauma can't be dealt with but it's a long process that you have to prepare for. Thank you for keeping it real!!! ❤
I have watched your channel for a couple of years and really enjoy it! I wanted to thank you for what you said regarding adoption. I struggled with infertility and my ex-husband and I ended up domestically adopting a newborn child. I suffered with depression, guilt, insecurities all of the emotions almost from the day we brought him home. As parents who read this who had children naturally would say probably the same things about their child when they brought them home from the hospital. I was worried about the birth mother and what she was going through and tried to do everything right for her son. The adoption for infertile couples can be overwhelming, challenging and most people go into it with their eyes wide shut. The child that we adopted had issues from the moment of birth onward. No, he was not considered disabled but he had many many challenges. What people do not realize when they adopt an infant is that nature will always override nurture. Today, he is a disaster he is homeless and he also is a very dangerous person. He lacks the intelligence an average person and can be very malicious. Neither my ex-husband or myself are like this, but I do know some of his background and it does fall in line with some things. For anyone out there he was considering adoption due to infertility realize that the birth mothers and fathers are not in happy places. They are stressed. A lot of them drank or did drugs during the early parts of conception and this child is not being born to a mother or father who are in a good headspace or physically trying to maintain for the sake of the child. They are usually fighting just to be able to survive themselves and make no mistake you will bring home those problems with you. Angie, I thank you for bringing forward what you did about the differences between natural born children do yourselves and whenever you adopt. Thank you!
I'm so glad you guys are private. I see some of these other channels showing so much information, especially about their children and it baffles me. I hate it when natural curiosity turns into entitlement. Keeping do what you guys are doing. I also agree, Tina IS simply the best.
Ang I wanna see whatever you guys post. I’m happy just to be tuned in to your family and farm life. I think you guys are such a special group and I feel privileged to be able to have a sneak peak into your lives. I love your honesty about what your channels are-no apologizing necessary
I fully agree with you on the kids rooms. That is their space. We don't need to know all that. They deserve that privacy and quiet frankly your protection. I think we'll meaning people forget that their are people in this world that just aren't like that. So good move momma!
We are currently renovating two one-bed roperties on a tiny Scottish island. We have no previous experience. It's not as scary as you think once you get started. Start small, watch TH-cam videos and practice. You can do it 💪
Some parrots will usually live 80 years! My cousin inherited his dad's, when my Uncle died. I have been loving your gardening videos. You are a quick study as I am. It is great fun.
Love your channel. You all are real and down to earth. I came across your channel when we were going through the adoption process and I have followed you since then. Thank you for everything you do. Have a great day and take care!
I love that you live the life you guys always dreamed of! We are too… 4 kids, we homeschool and are on a 2 acre farmstead with mini Herefords, cats and chickens! I love the slower pace of life ❤️ it’s been nice with homeschooling (it’s our 2nd year) just slower pace not having to rush all the time! Can’t wait to get our raised garden beds started and we will be incubating eggs again! I also love watching you because your real! Muck boots are my fav!!!
There are so many quality bulk food/prep creators but consistent with your channel, it might make sense to do it in the context of pantry organization or some sort of recipe, especially if you do any canning/preservation.
On the cats: It's worth noting hypoallergenic does not mean they won't cause an allergic reaction at all. Siberians produce less of the stuff that triggers cat allergies but depending on your allergy, it can still be triggered.
We live on 6 acres and have cows and chickens and dogs and I agree, the floors are always bad. Have to clean them every single day or it gets really out of hand.
When schools reopened in our area I gave my kids the option to homeschool or go back in public school. One is a sophomore homeschooling and one is a Freshman in public school out of zone, So no bus! I do drop off at 6:35a then come home and teach then go pick up at 2p! So have have both worlds going on in my life! It’s crazy but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
As a an adoptive mom and mom who’s given birth. I think you did great. It’s not a bandaid. Infertility is hard. I had many friends who went through it. Adoption wasn’t the easy solution. All to say Good job and that could easily be a 60 minute video on that topic 😅😂.
That's my winter project making photo albums! I go to our local thrift store and find brand new albums for like a dollar or two,no more! It's great because I have literally thousands of pictures and five grandchild. My oldest granddaughter graduates from highschool,so I want to have all her albums through the years ready! She was the first one so we virtually took a zillion pictures! I can work on it while rewatching The Downton Abbey series! Fun afternoon work!
To the new mama having twins in April - Congrats! Such a fun time, I'm expecting my first baby in the next few weeks :) My mom's first two children were twins and the best advise she ever received was to wake both twins up every single time when it came to night feeding - it regulated their sleeping schedule and my mom and dad were able to get rest a few weeks into having the twins.
You are such an inspiration to me. I am branching out this year and doing a cut flower garden after seeing yours last year. Thank you for all that you do.
I think you explained yourself very well! You have a good head on your shoulders and a healthy view of family and farm life. Thanks for sharing. God bless!
You are so blessed with having the ability to live this lifestyle. You and CR made it happen! Most people think about how wonderful it would be…but think….they couldn’t accomplish it. You go girl! I envy you. We raised 8 children and 2 grandchildren, biological and adopted. I would have done what you are doing if I had seen all of the opportunities. I missed it 😢, however, I’m very happy with all of their successes. We have a wonderful family, as you do.
You are absolutely correct reguarding birds, I have 3 birds and love them however you are right to think twice since they are a lot of responsibility and work.
The parrot question 🦜 😂 I totally thought that was a joke, then Angie proceeds to explain her rationale and planning for her giant bird journey 🙌 This is why i keep coming back 👏 ❤️
So true re: motivations vs. expectations when it comes to adoption. As a women with infertility, not secondary, I was shocked when I began to feel retraumatized about my infertility as I go through the domestic infant process, and had to meet all of its expectations and demands as well as experienced it’s highs and lows. It was like someone ripped off a bandage covering my wound. Sorry but that was true to my experience. In reality, even if you go into the process with eyes wide open, it still is a painful reminder. I don’t expect adoption to heal my feeling of loss regarding infertility, and I don't want it too, because it is not honoring my loss. I won’t however put it on any child I potentially adopt. Adoption is it's own thing. Our why is everything.
I would watch and share an authentic conversation about navigating post adoption. I believe you still have much to say on the topic of adoption. Thank you for the last answer. I found out at a young age I would never be able to have kids. I wasn't going to adopt to fill a void. I spent 3 decades grieving this loss. Then God worked in amazing ways and now at age 51 I am a mom to a beautiful adopted 5 yr old daughter. Blessings to you and your family
I love the Q&A videos that go alongside the vlogs as I love how authentic your videos are and how your videos have changed and developed over the years 💖
Sorry to hear you copped nastiness for doing stuff at home. For what it’s worth me & my husband find it enjoyable doing home stuff as well. It is also busy doing that & you are all great people
I always look forward to your videos! I miss Lottie, lol. I agree with your decision to share less and I also do not think of you as a family vlogger. You are unique! Looking forward to more projects, decluttering, makeovers, etc.
I love love love your videos! And i’m always excited when you have a q&a video. I do really miss seeing like the day to day farm chores and updates. But really any kind of video from your channel makes my day!!
I believe that “everyone “ can’t “love” someone else’s child. We all have gifts and they are different for each of us. This is one of those gifts. It took me a long time to learn this and I agree with you, adoption is an option but not for everyone.
I Love Your You Tube Channel, I Love Feeling Apart Of What’s Going On With You Guy’s Keep Up the project’s but I Agree make it a On Going Thing Don’t Rush It… The Farm Seems to be A Good Idea For The Family All the Children seems to Love It 🥰 Having A Ball! Play Area A 👍 outdoor play Is Memories Forever! Again Keep Sharing On TH-cam, Love Being A Part
I watched your blogs because your family seems authentic and interesting. I like that while you do show the children, you aren't exploiting your children. With as many children as y'all have, I think trying to blog everyday might be a teeny weeny unrealistic. Just do your thing
Time stamps:
01:24 - What’s one project you really want to accomplish, but haven’t yet ?
03:51 - What is your favourite season at he farm and why? What’s your least favourite season ?
04:45 - Didn’t you talk about fostering before? Is that still a possibility ?
05:07 - What’s your favourite project that you guys have done ?
05:52 - Best advice for first time parents ?
06:33 - I would love to know more about cats… I am allergic, but my kids want one.
10:57 - Are you expanding the edible garden this year? I’d love to hear more about it, if so.
11:19 - Where did you get the photo albums you wanted to put names on?
12:10 - (about Bodie, their dog)
13:39 - Are chickens a good starter home stead animal?
14:16 - Do you dream of being TH-cam free someday? Not having to film everything all the time?
17:51 - Plans for adding on to the house?
18:12 - (about Motivation, recharging, productivity, etc.)
20:35 - (about the kids rooms, who shares rooms, rooms makeovers, etc.)
22:25 - (about homeschooling)
22:58 - Why isn’t a parrot sitting on your shoulder yet? That would just make sense to me.
24:24 - More prepping videos for families?
25:17 - What do you do when your children are at each other’s throats?
26:06 - If you could outsource one domestic task, what would it be?
26:22 - (about an updated home tour)
26:44 - (about writing another book)
28:23 - Is it rude to ask how old you are? I feel like you are in your early thirties.
28:49 - What time so you go to sleep? You seem to wake up really early.
29:00 - What do you like most about where you live? Are you guys happy with where you live?
30:30 - Why doesn’t CR do vlogs anymore? I miss hearing from him too.
31:14 - “I just want to see more Tina. She’s simply the best. Love her.”
31:44 - Favourite outside farm work boots?
32:20 - Favourite denim jeans and shorts?
32:42 - What hatcher do you get your chickens from?
32:58 - What is and what is not good motivation for considering adoption ?
You’re the best
So no surgery mentioned. Thanks for saving 40 minutes of my life*
@@scifigrl23 💛she speaks Bodie’s surgery, but the video is actually really nice to watch so it wouldn’t have been a waste of your time 💛
THANK YOU for always putting your children and their safety first. While the majority of viewers are probably the sweetest folks, I think we all know there are real creepos out there too, and you're absolutely right -- there is just no need to feed them personal information about your littles or the layout of your home. I know several TH-camrs who have had stalkers and uninvited 'guests' because they did just that. Your children are super blessed to have parents who take their security and privacy seriously. Great job! Love your videos...
She also uploaded videos of the children in the bath tub or only dressed in a towel....
@@Sarah-fb6pe I’ve been subscribed to both channels for many years now and have never seen this from her. I’m not saying that it didn’t happen in the very beginning, I haven’t seen those videos. I guess my question to you is, if you have a problem with how she parents, then why are you here watching the content of someone you think is problematic?
Yes, this!! 👏
I have to tell you I have struggled with infertility for the last 7 years and every time I have a conversation with someone they say “well you can always adopt” I appreciate you saying what you said. I know people mean well but I sometimes feel like it diminishes my heartache by mourning the loss of my pregnancy. I also feel guilty when I feel that way because I feel like I am diminishing the heroism of adopting. Thanks for your authenticity!
As a bio and foster/ in the process of adopting mom, you explained that last bit so well! My husband and I always knew we would adopt. We had 2 boys biologically right away, had 4 miscarriages, had a little girl biologically, and now we have 3 foster kids two 14 year olds and a boy just 8 months older than our oldest bio. After our losses and unexpected rainbow, we knew we had to deal with our trauma before we adopted. Adoption is not a fix for loss or infertility or any other trauma; adoption is a sheltered path through the child's trauma! Adoption is meant to provide for a child; not a parent. I can feel your heart when you speak, especially about adoption, and I hope noone misunderstands that.
I love q&a videos, because I don't feel like I have to watch the screen. Then I can actually go around the house and get stuff done. 🙂
Me too! That’s exactly what I’m doing right now 😄
Same!
Yeeeessss 🙏🙏
Same here! I definitely "watch" these more like a podcast. It's like doing chores while a friend is chatting with you
My fav format
You are one of the only channels that I actually still watch from when I first started watching TH-cam many years ago.
I love you ethics and your honesty and your beautiful family. Love the journey you have taken and were you are now.
Keep being you. Xx
Same here.
As an adoptee, thank you for your answer & perspective around adoption at 34:00 🙏🏼 More of this needs to be said, heard & understood.
Angie I love what you said about all of us having different capacities! This is why I love you. You’re so wise and recognize that nothing in life is really one size fits all!
THE ADOPTION TOPIC needs to be addressed more in this way. Thanks for sharing. We foster and it feels like this wording should but can’t keep up with those interested and going into it ill equipped but well intentioned.
You know who I really miss, Angie? Rosie! You're so right about protecting your kiddos. I'd love if you could do an updated vlog with interviews with each child comfortable with it just to see their growing little personalities. With Rosie, I really want to see her progress! We all fell in love with them. But it's some input!♡♡
I adore your vlogs. The slowness is what attracts me to you guys. I find what you choose to share to be really enjoyable and comforting! ☺️
I love how completely honest you are about adoption and all the things that’s surround it.
Angela, in as crazy as the times are now, it is truly refreshing to see a family that is relatable. I think that is what most people are after now in such a divisive time. Just someone to relate to.
Your remarks on adoption were something I had never thought about before but really important. Thank you.
18:34 Amen!! I'm a first-time homeschooler this year & the amount of FREEDOM I've felt in not having to sit in carlines, fill out endless forms, deal with the public school arena, & take my child's education into my own hands - it's been a dream realized that I didn't even really know I had, if that makes sense. I had no clue how much that was affecting my own strengths & capacity as a mom. And I've had the same thoughts about you (Angie) getting it all done, but when you are staying at home, you have those freedoms to make your own agenda, instead of the corporate world making that agenda for you.
Yes you are right. I want to home school but don't know where to start. And our schools here where I live don't even let the parents in anymore. I understand corona but that's still my kid and want to be involved
@@glendabreshears6030 Good for you mama
Yes! It’s our second year homeschooling and we’ve always said we’ll send them back and I’m just not feeling it. We’ll see!!
Welcome to homeschooling!
That's wonderful you are able to give your children that gift. I'm on my last year of homeschooling. It's bittersweet, but I am ready to check that box off and move on to the next chapter! If your doing homeschool right it is a lot of work, but yes much more flexible. It has been super nice to go on trips whenever we wanted, and teach our children what we felt was important. Good luck to you. Enjoy, it goes by quickly! 😊
BTW: My teens are quadruplets.
Please continue to just be you! You being genuine and your true self is what makes us love you and your channel.
Thank you for touching on the infertility and adopting ! I agree with everything you said . There’s no such thing as “just adopting “ there’s way more to it then that . It’s not easy .
Angela is right about adoption, especially adopting through foster care. There is a lot of emotion and complexity that is inherent in children that come from adoption and foster care even when they are adopted as infants. Potential adoptive families just need to understand that this is the reality and be prepared for it.
I absolutely love watching you regardless of “theme” of video. You seem so genuine and sincere and that motivates me. I admire you and everything you do. You are an amazing mom/teacher/wife/farmer/gardener etc. keep doing you! We will be here to follow along with you!
I watch the videos because of you, honestly. You’re smart, creative, and pretty funny. You walk the talk and seem very committed to your belief system. (The only real criticism I have is that you’ve allowed Benjamin to get so much bigger.) You really are an admirable role model for your children. The most important thing.
What do you mean,you allow Benjamin get so bigger? HE IS A healthy toddler.😍
I read Jan's comment about Benjamin getting bigger as a joke . I took it to mean he's growing up and is no longer that cute baby anymore. But we will love him as a adorable toddler, and no doubt as the inquisitive 5 year old he will become.
@@tanyakeen466 Thank you!
I really appreciated your comment about how we see productivity more in other people who have different strengths from us- and don’t notice our own. I need to be reminded of that!
Something I love about your family channel is you and CR (obviously seeing your lovely kiddos here and there is a plus!) but I feel like you and CR have such amazing personalities and you guys pull your viewers by just being you and entertaining us with your daily stories and cracking jokes and sense of humor! I love both your channels❤️
“Seeing the productivity in others but not yourself” resonated with me.
As a mom who had fertility struggles and three kids adopted from foster care, thank you for the great explanation at the end. We tried to do foster to adopt and fertility treatments at the same time and it was like being thrown into concrete over and over again. We are definitely in a good (enough) place 8 years later, but those first couple of years were so tough. And we were very informed and from adoptive families. Trauma information is so important. My one son is now in trauma specific counseling and I do sessions with his counselor separate from him to learn how to best help him and deflect his trauma from my own self.
They day-to-day-ness of life on the farm is what's interesting! I like the fact that you're genuine. I'm currently re-watching your recent organization videos because you inspired me! And you're perfectly right about adoption. To tell someone struggling with infertility that she can JUST adopt is insensitive on so many levels. Even if we haven't suffered from infertility ourselves, most of us have a relative or close friend who has, and we understand how tragic it can be.
To see your hair with you natural hair, even the grays, would've a sight to see. I think you could rock it. Love love your channel.
Really love your videos. Great stories. Not boring. Maybe it’s how your love & energy is shown. I always feel energized after watching and listening to your stories. Kinda like visiting with a good friend. Thanks for sharing.
The things I find myself clicking on are almost always outside or homeschooling content. So I might say makeovers/projects are what I’m most excited about, but what I’m picturing are some of your outdoor projects really. Or I love your vlogs and typically watch them, but if I can tell by the title it’s mostly going to be outside I immediately prioritize it higher!
Love the animals, LOVE the planty content, etc. I could be in the minority, who knows. I can see how guessing what people truly want to watch most in their subscription feed is sooo hard!
The main reason I watch you guys is that you seem so real! You guys don’t do the fake bs. Love it! Plus we have the large family, too. I can so relate!
I love your Q&As. I could listen to you talk forever hahaha. I'm proud of you and your family for being real and placing the necessary boundaries to make sure you stay safe and comfortable. We totally respect that and appreciate you sharing the parts of your life that you do want to ❤️
I, for one, was very satisfied with your explanation of the fertility/adoption process. Thank you, Angela.
From someone who does the exact same things... love living on a farm, homeschooling, and staying home to work on projects a lot...I love your videos on "Real Life!" Keep doing what you do!❤
& this is the number one reason I love watching you & your family because you don't pretend to be something you're not or go & do this extra stuff just for TH-cam. Keep doing what you're doing, if people don't like it then they don't have to watch. I love your family, keep the videos coming ❤️
As a mom to 5 kids under 8 and twins, I've always enjoyed your videos and watching how you do things. I aspire to do a lot of the things you're doing and enjoy seeing your perspective on life.
The explanation of adoption totally makes sense as I am experiencing infertility issues and looking into adoption. Thank you for saying that.
I have biological children and adopted children. What gifts from God. Good answer on adoption!
You are so wise, intelligent and SO REAL. Thanks a lot for these q&a videos, they are always humorous and insightful. 💜
You explained and brought light to the adoption question with grace! I can’t wait to see more projects 🥰
So excited for another book, can't wait. Kudos to you for not sharing the bedrooms cuz these days it just isn't safe. Also, THANK YOU for how you explained the adoption question at the end. People need to understand the trauma that comes along with adoption, not that trauma can't be dealt with but it's a long process that you have to prepare for. Thank you for keeping it real!!! ❤
I have watched your channel for a couple of years and really enjoy it! I wanted to thank you for what you said regarding adoption. I struggled with infertility and my ex-husband and I ended up domestically adopting a newborn child. I suffered with depression, guilt, insecurities all of the emotions almost from the day we brought him home. As parents who read this who had children naturally would say probably the same things about their child when they brought them home from the hospital. I was worried about the birth mother and what she was going through and tried to do everything right for her son. The adoption for infertile couples can be overwhelming, challenging and most people go into it with their eyes wide shut. The child that we adopted had issues from the moment of birth onward. No, he was not considered disabled but he had many many challenges. What people do not realize when they adopt an infant is that nature will always override nurture. Today, he is a disaster he is homeless and he also is a very dangerous person. He lacks the intelligence an average person and can be very malicious. Neither my ex-husband or myself are like this, but I do know some of his background and it does fall in line with some things. For anyone out there he was considering adoption due to infertility realize that the birth mothers and fathers are not in happy places. They are stressed. A lot of them drank or did drugs during the early parts of conception and this child is not being born to a mother or father who are in a good headspace or physically trying to maintain for the sake of the child. They are usually fighting just to be able to survive themselves and make no mistake you will bring home those problems with you. Angie, I thank you for bringing forward what you did about the differences between natural born children do yourselves and whenever you adopt. Thank you!
I'm so glad you guys are private. I see some of these other channels showing so much information, especially about their children and it baffles me. I hate it when natural curiosity turns into entitlement. Keeping do what you guys are doing. I also agree, Tina IS simply the best.
Ang I wanna see whatever you guys post. I’m happy just to be tuned in to your family and farm life. I think you guys are such a special group and I feel privileged to be able to have a sneak peak into your lives. I love your honesty about what your channels are-no apologizing necessary
Sharing your family and being a family vlogger are two very different things!
This mindset of evolving project(s) is relatable and relative. This is how a family evolves.
You did an incredible job explaining adoption! A beautiful explanation. 🙌🏽
I just love you. I have watched you since you adopted Rosie. I just love you and your family and your channel and everything that you're about.
I believe there was great wisdom shared about different people’s styles of productivity / activity. Thanks so much. ❤️
Your channel makes me so happy and makes me see meaning in life ❤️. Truly appreciate it Angie
I fully agree with you on the kids rooms. That is their space. We don't need to know all that. They deserve that privacy and quiet frankly your protection. I think we'll meaning people forget that their are people in this world that just aren't like that. So good move momma!
We are currently renovating two one-bed roperties on a tiny Scottish island. We have no previous experience. It's not as scary as you think once you get started. Start small, watch TH-cam videos and practice. You can do it 💪
I would love a gardening mini series of your season on your personal channel if it goes in better there or on this one.
Some parrots will usually live 80 years! My cousin inherited his dad's, when my Uncle died.
I have been loving your gardening videos. You are a quick study as I am. It is great fun.
Love your channel. You all are real and down to earth. I came across your channel when we were going through the adoption process and I have followed you since then. Thank you for everything you do. Have a great day and take care!
I love that you live the life you guys always dreamed of! We are too… 4 kids, we homeschool and are on a 2 acre farmstead with mini Herefords, cats and chickens! I love the slower pace of life ❤️ it’s been nice with homeschooling (it’s our 2nd year) just slower pace not having to rush all the time! Can’t wait to get our raised garden beds started and we will be incubating eggs again! I also love watching you because your real! Muck boots are my fav!!!
Your words on adoption were perfect! I agree with all you said. Thanks for sharing!!!
There are so many quality bulk food/prep creators but consistent with your channel, it might make sense to do it in the context of pantry organization or some sort of recipe, especially if you do any canning/preservation.
I love the simplicity and calm of your lifestyle blogs. Kudos!! Don’t change! Love your blogging style!!
I love your amazing level of wisdom on what you share about your kids and private life! ❤️❤️
On the cats: It's worth noting hypoallergenic does not mean they won't cause an allergic reaction at all. Siberians produce less of the stuff that triggers cat allergies but depending on your allergy, it can still be triggered.
We live on 6 acres and have cows and chickens and dogs and I agree, the floors are always bad. Have to clean them every single day or it gets really out of hand.
When schools reopened in our area I gave my kids the option to homeschool or go back in public school. One is a sophomore homeschooling and one is a Freshman in public school out of zone, So no bus! I do drop off at 6:35a then come home and teach then go pick up at 2p! So have have both worlds going on in my life! It’s crazy but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
When you were talking about the TH-cam space I realized that’s probably why I like your videos so much.
Love an appreciate your view on motivations for adoption, thanks for sharing, I never thought about it like that before!
As a an adoptive mom and mom who’s given birth. I think you did great. It’s not a bandaid. Infertility is hard. I had many friends who went through it. Adoption wasn’t the easy solution. All to say Good job and that could easily be a 60 minute video on that topic 😅😂.
Thank you for being so honest with the last question regarding adoption motivation. Always appreciate your insight!
That's my winter project making photo albums! I go to our local thrift store and find brand new albums for like a dollar or two,no more! It's great because I have literally thousands of pictures and five grandchild. My oldest granddaughter graduates from highschool,so I want to have all her albums through the years ready! She was the first one so we virtually took a zillion pictures! I can work on it while rewatching The Downton Abbey series! Fun afternoon work!
I love the normalcy of your life. Continue being you!
This is why I love you and your fam Angie. You stand out from the other mummy vloggers.
Thank you for sharing an Q and A. It was refreshing. You dont have to explain yourself.
To the new mama having twins in April - Congrats! Such a fun time, I'm expecting my first baby in the next few weeks :) My mom's first two children were twins and the best advise she ever received was to wake both twins up every single time when it came to night feeding - it regulated their sleeping schedule and my mom and dad were able to get rest a few weeks into having the twins.
Great advice ! 2 are a LOT more than 1 !!
You are such an inspiration to me. I am branching out this year and doing a cut flower garden after seeing yours last year. Thank you for all that you do.
I think you explained yourself very well! You have a good head on your shoulders and a healthy view of family and farm life. Thanks for sharing. God bless!
You are so blessed with having the ability to live this lifestyle. You and CR made it happen! Most people think about how wonderful it would be…but think….they couldn’t accomplish it. You go girl! I envy you. We raised 8 children and 2 grandchildren, biological and adopted. I would have done what you are doing if I had seen all of the opportunities. I missed it 😢, however, I’m very happy with all of their successes. We have a wonderful family, as you do.
You are such an incredible woman and an inspiration! Keep on being you! You and your family are amazing. You are so authentic 🙂 and genuine.
You are absolutely correct reguarding birds, I have 3 birds and love them however you are right to think twice since they are a lot of responsibility and work.
Also - Psittacosis!
Your skin is so beautiful! Thank you so much for quality content that is so practical and I look forward to. God Bless you and your family.
Thanks so much for sharing that adoption in any form involves trauma!❤️
Bravo Angela, never apologize for your choices.
Family First 👍👍👍☮️👍💟👍✝️👍👍👍
The parrot question 🦜 😂 I totally thought that was a joke, then Angie proceeds to explain her rationale and planning for her giant bird journey 🙌 This is why i keep coming back 👏 ❤️
So true re: motivations vs. expectations when it comes to adoption. As a women with infertility, not secondary, I was shocked when I began to feel retraumatized about my infertility as I go through the domestic infant process, and had to meet all of its expectations and demands as well as experienced it’s highs and lows. It was like someone ripped off a bandage covering my wound. Sorry but that was true to my experience. In reality, even if you go into the process with eyes wide open, it still is a painful reminder. I don’t expect adoption to heal my feeling of loss regarding infertility, and I don't want it too, because it is not honoring my loss. I won’t however put it on any child I potentially adopt. Adoption is it's own thing. Our why is everything.
I would watch and share an authentic conversation about navigating post adoption. I believe you still have much to say on the topic of adoption. Thank you for the last answer. I found out at a young age I would never be able to have kids. I wasn't going to adopt to fill a void. I spent 3 decades grieving this loss. Then God worked in amazing ways and now at age 51 I am a mom to a beautiful adopted 5 yr old daughter. Blessings to you and your family
I love the Q&A videos that go alongside the vlogs as I love how authentic your videos are and how your videos have changed and developed over the years 💖
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on writing multiple books. Definitely agree with you on that! ❤️
Sorry to hear you copped nastiness for doing stuff at home. For what it’s worth me & my husband find it enjoyable doing home stuff as well. It is also busy doing that & you are all great people
I just went and bought your book! Been silently following for YEARS. Love love love this.
I would love to watch a homeschool Q & A!
I always look forward to your videos! I miss Lottie, lol. I agree with your decision to share less and I also do not think of you as a family vlogger. You are unique! Looking forward to more projects, decluttering, makeovers, etc.
I love love love your videos!
And i’m always excited when you have a q&a video.
I do really miss seeing like the day to day farm chores and updates.
But really any kind of video from your channel makes my day!!
I just enjoy the animals and projects design items you share. That is my favorite. Thanks for sharing those items!
Hi Angie, you go girl! I enjoy you and your family. Just be who you are, always the best gift to give!🎁
Please could you show the other kids?? Love seeing Benji and how he is growing. Loved you see Rosie and the other boys. I bet they are getting so big.
I believe that “everyone “ can’t “love” someone else’s child. We all have gifts and they are different for each of us. This is one of those gifts. It took me a long time to learn this and I agree with you, adoption is an option but not for everyone.
I Love Your You Tube Channel, I Love Feeling Apart Of What’s Going On With You Guy’s Keep Up the project’s but I Agree make it a On Going Thing Don’t Rush It… The Farm Seems to be A Good Idea For The Family All the Children seems to Love It 🥰 Having A Ball! Play Area A 👍 outdoor play Is Memories Forever! Again Keep Sharing On TH-cam, Love Being A Part
Just love you guys!! Thank you for sharing your family, farm, and time with us. ❤️
Very well said regarding adoption!!
Absolutely LOVED your answer regarding how you stay motivated!!! 👏👏👏
Whatever you put out. I'm happy with. I love watching!
I love your channel because you are real and you respect your kids' need for privacy. I don't mind seeing your everyday lives and the animals too. 😊
You share what you want, we love it no matter what❤️
I never was in the position to think a lot about adoption. Your explanations really got to me and I never looked at it that way, so thank you!