CHAPTERS IN DESCRIPTION! In this video I have an Azure Haul, cook with me recipes including a GLUTEN FREE angel food cake, Sourdough pizza crust, taco soup, Italian zabaglione, Godly Mothering and heart training clips (so you'll know you are NOT THE ONLY ONE dealing with all the mom things), family laundry solutions I found, a devotional for overworked mama's, and home decor on a budget (thrift scores).
loved the laundry talk part.. I deal with bad attitudes around here a lot and it's often tempting for me to say "just do it and quit complaining", instead of the Biblical way.. thank you for the reminder!
Your teaching moment during laundry with your kids made me cry. It was really touching and beautiful to see an everyday situation turned into a teaching moment on gratitude and scripture. I have a 2 yr old and you have officially helped me set a new goal for my parenting. ❤
This is my favorite one of yours yet. Love the simple and transparent interactions with your family. I have Hashimotos and thyroid issues too and I am exhausted all the time. Then guilty for feeling so worn out all the time. Your videos are lovely and so encouraging. Thank you for letting us into your special world 🧡🙏
I really love your channel! I just love how real and honest you are many other youtube moms make me feel bad and exhausted because it looks so perfect but then I never can keep up with them. You give so much peace and wisdom and real advice. Love from Spain❤
I had two young sons while in nursing school so everyone had to pull their weight at home. They had two laundry baskets, clean/dirty baskets and also 7 days of underwear. When dirty basket was full, then time to wash. They were taught to wash their own clothes and have done so since then. Paid off when they went off to college and they taught everyone else on their dorm floor.
Thrift stores are the BEST because you find one of kind type treasures that match your style and tastes. Your home won’t look like anyone else’s when you decorate from a second hand store and it’ll be super personalized. 😍 When we get out of our remodeling/rv stage, I can’t wait to pull out what I have in storage. It’s been two years at this point, and I know I’m going to love it!!
I agree, I love the special eclectic look. It is going to be amazing for you once the remodel stage is done, I bet there will be things you forgot you had! I I am excited for you, Raquel!
You are doing such an amazing job and raising a beautiful family. God is blessing you and each of us. Even when we can’t see it. The most beautiful, beneficial blessings grow through the dirt. Thanks for sharing your life.
What helps me so much is that most of my kids started doing their own laundry around 10 or 11, could have even been 9. I help my younger ones now when they bring their laundry down, but am teaching them what to do now.
So glad I found your channel. I can set it going and zip from one thing to another while watching you do all the things. I love the music too! G’day from Australia 🇦🇺🦘
I like to buy outdated planners on clearance and white out the dates and relate them. I just bought 4 real nice planners at hobby lobby for 1.50 each ;) or if you’re picky you can use date dots to cover the dates. I’m not picky lol. Put scrapbook paper around the tins and fill them with homemade candy or treats for Christmas gifts.
I love tins. You can use them for do dads. You can use them for sewing. You can use them for arts and crafts putting beads in that kind of thing. I am totally addicted to tins I have quite the collection and I'd offered to take some off your hands but I'll probably get in trouble lol. I'm really enjoying your channel. I don't have any children. I'm retired so I'm really enjoying it
💕I just love having many plants everywhere whether inside the cabin or on the back patio. 🪴 I love your channel so glad you popped up on my home page. ☺️ Blessings, Linda
Just going to tell you that after much study and hearing online advice from homesteaders, a milk cow is much easier than goats. We went with a cow. She's our easiest Homestead addition. So far we have chickens, layers and broilers, meat rabbits, a puppy, and the cow and her calf. Next animal to add will likely be a lamb.
This is such a wonderful video! I loved seeing more of your home decor and the views of your property! It really is such a dream of mine to be out in the country. I especially loved how you spoke with your kiddos about the laundry. I try to speak to my littles like that. My oldest 2 are only 4 and 3 though… This was the perfect way to end my day. Your family is such an inspiration ❤
WOW I’m enjoying your Chanel. I wanted a Christian Chanel and you came up. Thank you so very much for sharing. I like that you talk through your videos. I’m also glad that you homeschool your kids.
I LOVE THIS VIDEO! The lifestyle of this family is incredibly wholesome and devoted to the Lord. I really enjoy lengthy videos sharing a day or weekend in the lives of Christian families. They are so hard to find these days; how discouraging. Thank you so much for blessing me and your You Tube family with this!
I’m all about decorating with Goodwill and plants, too! 😄 Plus wooden floors/walls and gorgeous, green country views out the windows doesn’t hurt. ;) We started with cows when we bought our homestead in 2011. Some years later we switched to goats. We love them! We have 5 in milk now that 2 of our older children take turns milking. I actually just taught our 15 yr old son how to trim their hooves today. :) Awesome and wonderful video, I enjoyed it very much. 😊😊
@@mountainmamashome 😘😘 Sometimes I’m tempted to comment on just about everything you say or show in your videos to explain how I’m exactly the same way, or do things just the same as you, or how we wear like the exact same bracelets, haha, but then I think I’ll come across as a weirdo stalker so I don’t. Hahaha.
thanks for sharing your life with us. was especially neat to see another mom how to handle chores with children. God bless all you guys. so glad you have arrived at your dream property and all the good things that have come with that. just really neat to see your life goings on. hope you are having a great day round your place :)
Firstly... the can opener segment... really tickled me lol Another beautiful video, thankyou so much for them and the devotional at the end.... ❤❤❤ thankyou xxxx
My heart has been completely encouraged by your videos! Thank you for providing sweet soul renewal thru your love for Jesus and mountains and wholesome foods and family and homemaking! You would be such a wonderful friend to have!
What I did for our socks...two colors only, black and white. No matching needed. 😁 My sister and I uses the same size while e my son has a bigger size socks.
I intentionally buy fun colors and mismatch my socks! 😂 My daughter does the same - except for her chicken feet socks - she always wears both of those. But our boys only keep simple socks and so are always matching. As for your littles and finding joy, sometimes we add music or other sensory stimulation while we are doing the not-so-fun jobs. I loved your talk though. I need to practice working on my patience.
We love to shop at thrift stores for our home. God has blessed us to find exactly what we were looking for so many times. You could use the tins for dried herbs, homemade teas, or my favorite… buttons😊
Hi, Shayla! I know this is an older video (popped it on this morning to listen/watch as I did some morning chores), but I wanted to say thank you for sharing your sourdough pizza dough recipe! I recently got my own sourdough starter going (it’s almost a month old and nice and strong) and was thinking of switching our weekly pizza to sourdough. I can’t wait to try this on Friday! ❤
Love your videos! I wanted to mention in case you didn’t know, that with reverse osmosis water, it’s really important to add minerals back in - humid, Fulvic, salt, etc. It removes the bad stuff but the good stuff too! Mineral deficiencies can really effect your health, your thyroid especially.
Uh oh! I already started wearing mix matched socks, and I’m only on number 3! 😂 😂 (Making comments as I go through your video since it’s longer and covers so many topics. I know it’s a lot of notifications for you, but the YT algorithm likes it! 😜)
Yes!! Comments (even negative ones) are ‘engagement’ in the algorithm’s eyes, which is very important. And you looked at my sock situation from a optimistic viewpoint. I was thinking more along the lines of ‘uh oh! What’s going to happen when I get to number four in a couple months??’ 😂 😂 (I tease. God’s grace is SUFFICIENT! And He has always sustained me, and I know He will as our family grows.)
Just found you. Love everything so far. You are so encouraging and relatable. I am raising and homeschooling my neurodivergent granddaughter and I have thyroid issues that make me continually exhausted. Thanks for your encouragement and sharing your cozy home. Btw.. I use my small tins for tacks, hairpins, ponytail holders, small office supplies etc!
I love the tea tins you have. You could collect elderberries, dry them and store them in the tins for tea to be used at a later date. The same with cone flower, mullein leaf, lemon balm leaf and much more. I also reuse tins like those for buttons, straight pins and other sewing notions. 💞
Loved the laundry lesson for the kids. I actually made my son watch it. What is the name of the book that your husband is reading with your child of Bible stories?
Enjoyed seeing the great laughter and silliness in your home. My oldest is going to be in high school the coming year and then I will have one in middle school, two in elementary, and a preschooler- It was so great to see all of your family doing things together. We are like that too, we don't really see that. I am really enjoy the variety in the videos. The cooking along with lots of other things is really wonderful. I know that the cooking from scratch is making a difference for our family too. There are many times that it overwhelms me...but I wouldn't change it. I feel so good knowing what my family eats. I find a lot of joy baking and cooking for them (and myself)!!! Its great to see you so happy. You are looking very settled in your home
Hello Alesha! So nice to hear from you again! Thank you for this sweet comment, yes, we have silliness daily here! The giggles and jokes and love are my favorite thing about having a bigger family. I'm glad to hear you like the variety in the videos, I seem to have cracked a code with my audience with that! I'm thankful for this. I know what you mean about the cooking being overwhelming at times, but at the same time not wanting to change it. At the end of the day it's worth it!
I cook from scratch. Because I enjoy cooking and baking, but I also have fibromyalgia, arthritis and nerve damage. I really notice when we eat out I’m in so much more pain it’s crazy. My husband had a heart 6 years ago so he has to eat healthy also
Hello Tarah! Thank you for letting me know, so glad you enjoyed this! Us big family mama's don't have an overwhelming abundance of channels to resonate with, and creating a place for big family mama's was one of my goals with this channel for sure. Blessings! ☺🙏
I’m only 15mins in so far, but I just have to take a moment to comment on how beautiful and aesthetically pleasing your home is! Your style is beautiful and peaceful…thank you for sharing it with us now instead of waiting for your home renovations to be completed. It is so encouraging for me…you are a blessing to us all.
Just found you and love your home and watching you make food from scratch, I used to make almost everything from scratch when my five children were young, but now that I am older and am a widow I find myself eating more junk, which is horrible for my thyroid problem. ( I have a goiter) Oh well.
It's a messy business sorting out socks. One way is to buy lots of pairs in just one color. That way it's easier. And who cares if you don't have all those fancy different color socks just like wearing non matching socks. My eldest son has been wearing different color socks throughout this winter and said he has never felt this free....😂😂😂
I recently found your channel, and I love it! May I suggest that you start keeping recipes that you talked about, and house hold hints and eventually compile a book; I think it would sell well :)
Hello Shawna! You know, it's so ironic you mentioned that about the recipes because I was thinking about that last Sunday. I think I will do this, thank you so much for suggesting it!
I have hashimotos and thyroid issues. I have done nothing but gain weight since I was diagnosed. It's hard for me to lose weight and I have just given up and try to be content. The good news is that I don't have diabetes, high cholesterol, etc. which runs in my family. I also don't seem to have the stamina to exercise like I used to. I help my hubby on our homestead and farm and that is a lot of physical work but I don't have a formal exercise routine. My energy is not there. Any advice?
I have 3 autoimmune diseases. Try Keto. It's helped a ton! If you can't do Keto, just try and eat as low carb as you can and go gluten free. Sugar and gluten is the number one cause of inflammation
Hello Jamie, are you on thyroid meds? If not you may need them, and if you are on them and they are not helping try a different brand! Some brands do not work at all for me and make me sicker! Once you find the right brand it should make a difference. It's recommended to get blood work every three months to make sure the dosage doesn't need to be changed too. If my dosage is even 5mg too low I gain weight and almost all the hypothyroid symptoms hit me like a storm. I found that limiting gluten seems to help. If you do eat wheat make sure its only organic, and sourdough is best as this is far more easily broken down by the digestive system. I've tried AIP and it worked, but it was SO HARD to stay on because of how many people I have to cook for, and because spicy food and dairy are my favorite foods, lol! You might look into it though. There are some really good Auto Immune Protocol cookbooks out there. I hope this helps!
I am on levithyroxine and I’ve been told my levels are normal. I haven’t been taking them though every day bc I thought as long as my levels are good then why should i. Probably not a smart idea. I do get the blood work every three months too. I’ll try to limit my gluten and the other tips. Thank you!
This is fabulous. I’m really very inspired watching your video. Like to the point of tears. I’m a homeschooling mom as well and we are trying to get our homestead going and this blesses me so much. ❤ thank you!
Great video! Love the country setting you live in. I hope to have something like that someday and you are giving lots of encouragement! I was also a student of the school of natural healing. I got the whole program years ago but only got halfway through before marriage and kids came along! I've had to shelf it but hope to finish it one day. What I've learned has been really helpful. I'm also going to check out azure standard. I'm really curious now. Thanks for sharing everything! ❤
Hello Clarissa! So glad to read this comment! The School of Natural Healing's program would be difficult when you have children to care for, for sure! I'm so glad you found me, thank you for commenting!
I'm so encouraged by your videos Shayla. Thanks for taking the time to share so much of your life with us. We too were able to move out to the country a few years back, and I'm so thankful to God. It has been an enormous answer to prayer. We're also contemplating getting goats! 😊
I relate so much to these videos. Thank you! I found the milking jars from azure to be excellent for dry ingredients. I thought they were pretty affordable. You have to buy the lids separate, but our last haul (mine was on Wednesday), I ordered some and our dry pantry on display looks great. Large family here too, if you remember from previous comments on older videos (12 kids so 14 of us). We designate areas or responsibilities, so laundry is done only by 2 of us. Not sure if that would work for your family.
I do remember you now, 🥰! I can imagine your pantry does look great, Something about those glass jars all lined up and full... it gets me😅! Ok, so tell me, do you feel like the jars are thick or thin? I got some several years back, and they were so thin! So now I buy pickles by the gallon because the pickle jars are thicker. If the jars from Azure are thicker again, I would love to get some though. I think it's so awesome you have such large family, my husband and I would have more if we could!
@Mountain Homeschool Homestead Family I think the jars are a decent thickness. I know azure sells ball jars/canning jars too. I got the ones meant for milk. I can try to send a link so you can see which ones they are.
How you do the joy-talk, is so inspiring. Thanks. This is something that I've also been trying to do with laundry and cooking and diaper changes. Thanks
Wild roses are amazing!! I’m sure you’re familiar with the benefits of rosehips already. But they were one of our favorite things to harvest along with elderberries in late summer/fall when we lived in the PNW.
Ferns are so great. We have one that was not in good shape when we got it (also paid hardly anything for it) and now it is crazy. I don't know the names of most of my plants. Good for you getting things second hand. That is the way to go. Love the pizza. I have never made my own (my oldest brother has and is good at it though). I love making things from scratch and love that you do that. I am sorry about the Hashimotos. Haha. I have told my sons to find joy in the things we do too. Nice to hear others giving such a pep talk. I used to quote Philippians 2:14-15 to them if they seemed to not be too thankful to do things to help. Boys especially tend to zone out and half listen. They listen way better now that they are older. Do you find that to be true for you in your experience? Is it bad that I don't use gloves for washing dishes ever? I've been washing dishes for so long, and even had a job where I washed the dishes several times for a few years, that I just. . .like feeling the water and the items rather than having a smell of rubber left on my hands even after washing them. Your gloves look nice going up the arm that way though! My mom used to make angel food cake when I was a kid, but not since. I have never tried it. I should get her recipe. I love that fluffy taste it gives. Do you guys live near the beach? Karaoke is so much fun! How cute! Little House on the Prairie skirts for life! hehe. I'm very much into popcorn. Before being pregnant this time around, I was eating it sometimes 4 times a week! Sorry I type so much (I comment while watching every time).
Awe, please don't be sorry you type so much, I love reading your comments, Justice Pirate! I used to know the names of all my plants but I forgot some, lol! I guess my brain had to make space for something else, haha! I did discover I can take a picture of what I have and my camera has a feature where I hit a button and it analyzes the picture and tells me what the plant is. I love that feature! That is a good verse to remember, love it! And I agree about boys. I do find the ages 9-12 to be particularly difficult, I think it's got to do with all the changes their bodies are going through. They do only half listen, then it does get better in my experience and they get more reasonable. One of the reasons I wear gloves is the thyroid disorder makes my nails thin and very weak. I do love the feel of the water and washing dishes too so that part is hard. I always wear polish to protect my nails and give them a chance, it helps, but having them in water as often as I do will make them break and peel all the way back if I'm not careful. I do hate that rubber smell too! I haven't noticed it with these ones yet though...knock on wood! Yes, we have lots of beaches around, the beach is my favorite happy place, the water grounds me (if that makes sense). BTW, I subscribed to your channel, I love it!!
@@mountainmamashome You are so sweet for subbing!! Thanks for that. Ah, yeah having your nails break down would not be a good thing to go through, so that makes sense. Is this an app you use, that gives you the plant names? What is it called? Nice! I am glad to hear about the beaches. Are these ocean or lake or river beaches? I love the lake, though I live near the Atlantic Ocean, so I go to various types of beaches here. I am going to probably go to the lake this week to just relax a bit. I don't have a maternity bathing suit, which is hard for me as someone who loves to swim. No point in getting one now though with only a couple weeks left! Maybe I'll just put my feet in from time to time. What you stated about 9-12 year old boys, I agree with. Hope your week continues to go great.
Thank you, Kyky! I'm glad you find them relaxing! Here is the video I shared that answers your question regarding home church. th-cam.com/video/leWOf9MBNkc/w-d-xo.html
Depending on your area, yard sales are great too. I've been needing a pet carrier for my rabbits and fb has had them for 10 or more. I went to a few yard sales on a whim Friday and found a great condition pet carrier for a DOLLAR! I'm definitely going to try and yard sale more this summer. I love your decor and plants. I wish my plants would be a happy looking as yours. But we just don't get that much sun in the windows unfortunately
That is a great tip, Lindsay! Yard sales can be great! My last home was darker, I found philodendron and snake plants didn't seem to mind though! Maybe those would be worth a try?
I simply love your videos, doing your every day life things. I to have hashimoto's and I would a recipe on gluten free sour dough bread. Thank you for sharing your life and family. God bless you greatly.🕊❤
Cooking from scratch is the only way to go...I cook from scratch everyday...and today Memorial day all from scratch...Fast food does not treat us well; so we stay away from it! Not sure what they put in it; however, the only food tolerated is Burger King...and that is far and in between...Cheaper to eat at home too...
You mentioned that women ask you why you cook from scratch. That's sad. Women have lost the art of cooking and the love and meaning behind doing it. Husband's and children LOVE home cooked meals. It's comforting and even now, my adult children will frequently ask me for recipes on meals I used to make when they were young. It makes me happy when they do. Another thing that makes me happy is when I make homemade food and they grab seconds ❤
@@mountainmamashome can I ask you something? You mentioned in your video that your family churches at home. My husband and I do also sometimes. Sometimes we go but it's difficult because we have been hurt by 3 pastors from 3 different churches so now, we have a sour taste in our mouth regarding belonging to any church.. We attend a church once a month but we refuse to become members. What is your take on church or how do you answer someone who might criticize you for not attending church every Sunday? Thank you
CHAPTERS IN DESCRIPTION! In this video I have an Azure Haul, cook with me recipes including a GLUTEN FREE angel food cake, Sourdough pizza crust, taco soup, Italian zabaglione, Godly Mothering and heart training clips (so you'll know you are NOT THE ONLY ONE dealing with all the mom things), family laundry solutions I found, a devotional for overworked mama's, and home decor on a budget (thrift scores).
loved the laundry talk part.. I deal with bad attitudes around here a lot and it's often tempting for me to say "just do it and quit complaining", instead of the Biblical way.. thank you for the reminder!
Your teaching moment during laundry with your kids made me cry. It was really touching and beautiful to see an everyday situation turned into a teaching moment on gratitude and scripture. I have a 2 yr old and you have officially helped me set a new goal for my parenting. ❤
This was by far this best homemaker TH-cam video I have watched yet!
Thank you!!
This is my favorite one of yours yet. Love the simple and transparent interactions with your family. I have Hashimotos and thyroid issues too and I am exhausted all the time. Then guilty for feeling so worn out all the time. Your videos are lovely and so encouraging. Thank you for letting us into your special world 🧡🙏
Thank you so much, Rachel! I hope your health improves soon. It's hard, I know! Thank you for your comment 💛
You are a sweet Mama🥲 I love how you explained to your kids how ti have joy while forking laundry.
Thank you, Mary!
I really love your channel! I just love how real and honest you are many other youtube moms make me feel bad and exhausted because it looks so perfect but then I never can keep up with them. You give so much peace and wisdom and real advice. Love from Spain❤
Thank you 💛
I had two young sons while in nursing school so everyone had to pull their weight at home. They had two laundry baskets, clean/dirty baskets and also 7 days of underwear. When dirty basket was full, then time to wash. They were taught to wash their own clothes and have done so since then. Paid off when they went off to college and they taught everyone else on their dorm floor.
Thrift stores are the BEST because you find one of kind type treasures that match your style and tastes. Your home won’t look like anyone else’s when you decorate from a second hand store and it’ll be super personalized. 😍 When we get out of our remodeling/rv stage, I can’t wait to pull out what I have in storage. It’s been two years at this point, and I know I’m going to love it!!
I agree, I love the special eclectic look. It is going to be amazing for you once the remodel stage is done, I bet there will be things you forgot you had! I I am excited for you, Raquel!
Thank you!! And yes, it will be like discovering treasure (for the second time). Haha
I love your open, cozy, ecclectic house with all the nooks and crannies filled with thrifted things.
Thank you so much!
You are doing such an amazing job and raising a beautiful family. God is blessing you and each of us. Even when we can’t see it. The most beautiful, beneficial blessings grow through the dirt. Thanks for sharing your life.
Thank you, and I love the bit about where the most beautiful blessings grow, what a good way to put it! 💛
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And you could repurpose the tea tins with spices or loose leafed teas!!! Your style is a lot like my own!!! I love all you do!
This is absolutely a jammed pack full of "great ideas" video and so ❤ devotionals.🎉
Yay! Thank you!
What helps me so much is that most of my kids started doing their own laundry around 10 or 11, could have even been 9. I help my younger ones now when they bring their laundry down, but am teaching them what to do now.
So glad I found your channel. I can set it going and zip from one thing to another while watching you do all the things. I love the music too!
G’day from Australia 🇦🇺🦘
Awesome! Thank you!
I like to buy outdated planners on clearance and white out the dates and relate them. I just bought 4 real nice planners at hobby lobby for 1.50 each ;) or if you’re picky you can use date dots to cover the dates. I’m not picky lol. Put scrapbook paper around the tins and fill them with homemade candy or treats for Christmas gifts.
❤❤❤I’m so grateful to have found your channel!
I love tins. You can use them for do dads. You can use them for sewing. You can use them for arts and crafts putting beads in that kind of thing. I am totally addicted to tins I have quite the collection and I'd offered to take some off your hands but I'll probably get in trouble lol. I'm really enjoying your channel. I don't have any children. I'm retired so I'm really enjoying it
I loooove this video! Thank you for the devotion portion 🙏🏼💖
You are welcome! ☺💛
Thank you so much! Homeschooling my grandson turned into 2! I needed your words so much! !! 😊
You are so welcome!
I really appreciated you including the training of your kids. First time mom, so it helps to see how other moms do it
💕I just love having many plants everywhere whether inside the cabin or on the back patio. 🪴
I love your channel so glad you popped up on my home page. ☺️
Blessings, Linda
Thank you, Linda!
Beautiful, Shayla!!! Thank you for sharing a glimpse into your life!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
Just going to tell you that after much study and hearing online advice from homesteaders, a milk cow is much easier than goats. We went with a cow. She's our easiest Homestead addition. So far we have chickens, layers and broilers, meat rabbits, a puppy, and the cow and her calf. Next animal to add will likely be a lamb.
Thank you for sharing! Yes, goats can be a challenge for sure. We've had them before when we lived in the Midwest 😊. They kept us on our toes!
This is such a wonderful video! I loved seeing more of your home decor and the views of your property! It really is such a dream of mine to be out in the country.
I especially loved how you spoke with your kiddos about the laundry. I try to speak to my littles like that. My oldest 2 are only 4 and 3 though…
This was the perfect way to end my day.
Your family is such an inspiration ❤
Awe, thank you for telling me!! Have a beautiful week!
WOW I’m enjoying your Chanel. I wanted a Christian Chanel and you came up. Thank you so very much for sharing. I like that you talk through your videos. I’m also glad that you homeschool your kids.
Hello Carol! Thank you!
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!
The lifestyle of this family is incredibly wholesome and devoted to the Lord.
I really enjoy lengthy videos sharing a day or weekend in the lives of Christian families.
They are so hard to find these days; how discouraging.
Thank you so much for blessing me and your You Tube family with this!
Thank you so much, Melissa!
I’m all about decorating with Goodwill and plants, too! 😄 Plus wooden floors/walls and gorgeous, green country views out the windows doesn’t hurt. ;)
We started with cows when we bought our homestead in 2011. Some years later we switched to goats. We love them! We have 5 in milk now that 2 of our older children take turns milking. I actually just taught our 15 yr old son how to trim their hooves today. :)
Awesome and wonderful video, I enjoyed it very much. 😊😊
I always love your comments, Gretel, and I love hearing how much we have in common, so fun!!
@@mountainmamashome
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Sometimes I’m tempted to comment on just about everything you say or show in your videos to explain how I’m exactly the same way, or do things just the same as you, or how we wear like the exact same bracelets, haha, but then I think I’ll come across as a weirdo stalker so I don’t. Hahaha.
thanks for sharing your life with us. was especially neat to see another mom how to handle chores with children. God bless all you guys. so glad you have arrived at your dream property and all the good things that have come with that. just really neat to see your life goings on. hope you are having a great day round your place :)
Thank you so much!
Firstly... the can opener segment... really tickled me lol
Another beautiful video, thankyou so much for them and the devotional at the end.... ❤❤❤ thankyou xxxx
You are welcome! ☺💛
My heart has been completely encouraged by your videos! Thank you for providing sweet soul renewal thru your love for Jesus and mountains and wholesome foods and family and homemaking! You would be such a wonderful friend to have!
That is so sweet of you to say, Hillary, Thank you!!!
What I did for our socks...two colors only, black and white. No matching needed. 😁 My sister and I uses the same size while e my son has a bigger size socks.
I LOVE YOUR KITCHEN!! Coziest kitchen EVER
Thank you!! 😍
I intentionally buy fun colors and mismatch my socks! 😂 My daughter does the same - except for her chicken feet socks - she always wears both of those. But our boys only keep simple socks and so are always matching. As for your littles and finding joy, sometimes we add music or other sensory stimulation while we are doing the not-so-fun jobs. I loved your talk though. I need to practice working on my patience.
We love to shop at thrift stores for our home. God has blessed us to find exactly what we were looking for so many times. You could use the tins for dried herbs, homemade teas, or my favorite… buttons😊
Great idea, thank you!!
Hi, Shayla! I know this is an older video (popped it on this morning to listen/watch as I did some morning chores), but I wanted to say thank you for sharing your sourdough pizza dough recipe! I recently got my own sourdough starter going (it’s almost a month old and nice and strong) and was thinking of switching our weekly pizza to sourdough. I can’t wait to try this on Friday! ❤
Thank you 🙏 for your wisdom and encouragement 🌻☀🌻
You are welcome, thank you for telling me, Wendy!! ☺
Thank you for sharing! Such a encouragement to my heart....in the messy middle years.
You are welcome! ☺💛
Love your videos! I wanted to mention in case you didn’t know, that with reverse osmosis water, it’s really important to add minerals back in - humid, Fulvic, salt, etc. It removes the bad stuff but the good stuff too! Mineral deficiencies can really effect your health, your thyroid especially.
Hello Kelly! Yes, I'm aware, this is very true! Thank you for the reminder 🙏.
Your life is a lot like mine. 6 kids, lots of meals, lots of laundry. I'm inspired by your dedication to healthy eating.
Thank you, Janice!
Uh oh! I already started wearing mix matched socks, and I’m only on number 3! 😂 😂
(Making comments as I go through your video since it’s longer and covers so many topics. I know it’s a lot of notifications for you, but the YT algorithm likes it! 😜)
That is so funny about the socks, you figured it out sooner, lol! And I didn't know that about the algorithm, thank you SO MUCH!!!
Yes!! Comments (even negative ones) are ‘engagement’ in the algorithm’s eyes, which is very important.
And you looked at my sock situation from a optimistic viewpoint. I was thinking more along the lines of ‘uh oh! What’s going to happen when I get to number four in a couple months??’ 😂 😂 (I tease. God’s grace is SUFFICIENT! And He has always sustained me, and I know He will as our family grows.)
love your house and your videos!!!
Favorite TH-camr! Blesses my soul so much❤️
Thank you so much for telling me, Fabiola, I'm so happy to hear this! Have a beautiful week!
Just found you. Love everything so far. You are so encouraging and relatable. I am raising and homeschooling my neurodivergent granddaughter and I have thyroid issues that make me continually exhausted. Thanks for your encouragement and sharing your cozy home. Btw.. I use my small tins for tacks, hairpins, ponytail holders, small office supplies etc!
You are welcome, I'm glad this was helpful to you! Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊
I love the tea tins you have. You could collect elderberries, dry them and store them in the tins for tea to be used at a later date. The same with cone flower, mullein leaf, lemon balm leaf and much more. I also reuse tins like those for buttons, straight pins and other sewing notions. 💞
Great ideas!! Thank you!
Loved the laundry lesson for the kids. I actually made my son watch it. What is the name of the book that your husband is reading with your child of Bible stories?
Thank you so much! You are an inspiration. I feel so uplifted.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
Enjoyed seeing the great laughter and silliness in your home. My oldest is going to be in high school the coming year and then I will have one in middle school, two in elementary, and a preschooler- It was so great to see all of your family doing things together. We are like that too, we don't really see that. I am really enjoy the variety in the videos. The cooking along with lots of other things is really wonderful. I know that the cooking from scratch is making a difference for our family too. There are many times that it overwhelms me...but I wouldn't change it. I feel so good knowing what my family eats. I find a lot of joy baking and cooking for them (and myself)!!! Its great to see you so happy. You are looking very settled in your home
Hello Alesha! So nice to hear from you again! Thank you for this sweet comment, yes, we have silliness daily here! The giggles and jokes and love are my favorite thing about having a bigger family. I'm glad to hear you like the variety in the videos, I seem to have cracked a code with my audience with that! I'm thankful for this. I know what you mean about the cooking being overwhelming at times, but at the same time not wanting to change it. At the end of the day it's worth it!
You do a really good job with your thumbnails and footage.
By now ,I believe you can do anything
I cook from scratch. Because I enjoy cooking and baking, but I also have fibromyalgia, arthritis and nerve damage. I really notice when we eat out I’m in so much more pain it’s crazy. My husband had a heart 6 years ago so he has to eat healthy also
Your videos remind me of what’s important thank you❤
Awe, that's so good to hear! Thank you!
I absolutely love the intention you've set in your home, your decor is lovely. Thank you for sharing your weekend with us ❤️
Thank you 🙏💛
I have a large family and this video is amazing.
Hello Tarah! Thank you for letting me know, so glad you enjoyed this! Us big family mama's don't have an overwhelming abundance of channels to resonate with, and creating a place for big family mama's was one of my goals with this channel for sure. Blessings! ☺🙏
I use planners where I can write the date in because I do the same thing, I'll forget to write in it for a couple of days.
I’m only 15mins in so far, but I just have to take a moment to comment on how beautiful and aesthetically pleasing your home is! Your style is beautiful and peaceful…thank you for sharing it with us now instead of waiting for your home renovations to be completed. It is so encouraging for me…you are a blessing to us all.
Thank you! 😊
Shayla, this was one of my favorite videos!! I loved the ditl, and all the fabulous recipes. Keep up the great work!.❤
I'm so happy to hear you liked this, Judi! I'll be making more of them like this! Thank you so much!
@@mountainmamashome you have a beautiful home and I love how you spoke to your children and the devotionals ❤ Happy Memorial day
Have a great day my dear. Love you and your videos so much! We have so much in common. 🥰
You are so kind, Wendy! Thank you 💛💛💛
Just found you and love your home and watching you make food from scratch, I used to make almost everything from scratch when my five children were young, but now that I am older and am a widow I find myself eating more junk, which is horrible for my thyroid problem. ( I have a goiter) Oh well.
We've done the same with the socks. It's definitely a large family thing!
It's a messy business sorting out socks.
One way is to buy lots of pairs in just one color. That way it's easier.
And who cares if you don't have all those fancy different color socks just like wearing non matching socks.
My eldest son has been wearing different color socks throughout this winter and said he has never felt this free....😂😂😂
The tins can be made into salt and pepper shakers or spice containers 😅 idk that's the best idea I got...
Love your channel!
Thank you so much!
With the tea tins, I'd store home dried herbal tea blends 😅
❤❤❤ great video!!! Thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Kim!
I recently found your channel, and I love it! May I suggest that you start keeping recipes that you talked about, and house hold hints and eventually compile a book; I think it would sell well :)
Hello Shawna! You know, it's so ironic you mentioned that about the recipes because I was thinking about that last Sunday. I think I will do this, thank you so much for suggesting it!
Get a regular note book and dated planner.I think that will work well for you.
Can’t wait to try your pizza dough recipe. ❤
I HAVE to brain dump, too!! Otherwise, I’m constantly trying to remember everything I need to remember. LOVE brain dumping!! Haha
Haha! Me too, I think that for me it also helps because I'm a read/write learner, something about writing it out helps me accomplish it.
Such a joy to watch! Thanks 😊
Thank you, I hope you have a lovely week!
Those pizzas look so good! Yum!
Thank you, Susan!! We definitely love it!
I love goodwill!! I buy as much as I can second hand or on super sale
I have hashimotos and thyroid issues. I have done nothing but gain weight since I was diagnosed. It's hard for me to lose weight and I have just given up and try to be content. The good news is that I don't have diabetes, high cholesterol, etc. which runs in my family. I also don't seem to have the stamina to exercise like I used to. I help my hubby on our homestead and farm and that is a lot of physical work but I don't have a formal exercise routine. My energy is not there. Any advice?
I have 3 autoimmune diseases. Try Keto. It's helped a ton! If you can't do Keto, just try and eat as low carb as you can and go gluten free. Sugar and gluten is the number one cause of inflammation
@@jenniferhall4880 ok thank you!!!
Hello Jamie, are you on thyroid meds? If not you may need them, and if you are on them and they are not helping try a different brand! Some brands do not work at all for me and make me sicker! Once you find the right brand it should make a difference. It's recommended to get blood work every three months to make sure the dosage doesn't need to be changed too. If my dosage is even 5mg too low I gain weight and almost all the hypothyroid symptoms hit me like a storm.
I found that limiting gluten seems to help. If you do eat wheat make sure its only organic, and sourdough is best as this is far more easily broken down by the digestive system.
I've tried AIP and it worked, but it was SO HARD to stay on because of how many people I have to cook for, and because spicy food and dairy are my favorite foods, lol! You might look into it though. There are some really good Auto Immune Protocol cookbooks out there. I hope this helps!
I am on levithyroxine and I’ve been told my levels are normal. I haven’t been taking them though every day bc I thought as long as my levels are good then why should i. Probably not a smart idea. I do get the blood work every three months too. I’ll try to limit my gluten and the other tips. Thank you!
Yes! I have been blessed with finding great things at garage sales this year. I'm saving a ton of money and providing for our family's needs!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! PRAYING LITTLE FUR BABY HEALS QUICKLY...Beautiful family and home. GOD BLESS; Shared To The Burgh(STTB)...
Thank you, Barbara! Your comments always make me smile 🥰. Our pup is doing better 💕!
Gosh this looks simply divine. I know what is seen is not always what is felt but this looks like a beautiful way to spend the weekend.
I love your videos and the devotions and seeing how you manage and decorate your home and homestead.
Thank you, Bonnie, so glad you enjoyed this!
This is fabulous. I’m really very inspired watching your video. Like to the point of tears. I’m a homeschooling mom as well and we are trying to get our homestead going and this blesses me so much. ❤ thank you!
You are welcome 😊! Thank you for watching 🥰.
Great video! Love the country setting you live in. I hope to have something like that someday and you are giving lots of encouragement!
I was also a student of the school of natural healing. I got the whole program years ago but only got halfway through before marriage and kids came along! I've had to shelf it but hope to finish it one day. What I've learned has been really helpful. I'm also going to check out azure standard. I'm really curious now. Thanks for sharing everything! ❤
Hello Clarissa! So glad to read this comment! The School of Natural Healing's program would be difficult when you have children to care for, for sure! I'm so glad you found me, thank you for commenting!
I'm so encouraged by your videos Shayla. Thanks for taking the time to share so much of your life with us. We too were able to move out to the country a few years back, and I'm so thankful to God. It has been an enormous answer to prayer. We're also contemplating getting goats! 😊
Thank you for telling me, Sara! Your comments are always so kind, I appreciate you!
I relate so much to these videos. Thank you! I found the milking jars from azure to be excellent for dry ingredients. I thought they were pretty affordable. You have to buy the lids separate, but our last haul (mine was on Wednesday), I ordered some and our dry pantry on display looks great. Large family here too, if you remember from previous comments on older videos (12 kids so 14 of us). We designate areas or responsibilities, so laundry is done only by 2 of us. Not sure if that would work for your family.
I do remember you now, 🥰! I can imagine your pantry does look great, Something about those glass jars all lined up and full... it gets me😅! Ok, so tell me, do you feel like the jars are thick or thin? I got some several years back, and they were so thin! So now I buy pickles by the gallon because the pickle jars are thicker. If the jars from Azure are thicker again, I would love to get some though.
I think it's so awesome you have such large family, my husband and I would have more if we could!
@Mountain Homeschool Homestead Family I think the jars are a decent thickness. I know azure sells ball jars/canning jars too. I got the ones meant for milk. I can try to send a link so you can see which ones they are.
How you do the joy-talk, is so inspiring.
Thanks. This is something that I've also been trying to do with laundry and cooking and diaper changes. Thanks
You are welcome, Linn! Thank you for commenting ☺
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Wild roses are amazing!! I’m sure you’re familiar with the benefits of rosehips already. But they were one of our favorite things to harvest along with elderberries in late summer/fall when we lived in the PNW.
Pampered chef can opener is amazing. I love it. Its my favorite kitchen tool!
Ferns are so great. We have one that was not in good shape when we got it (also paid hardly anything for it) and now it is crazy.
I don't know the names of most of my plants. Good for you getting things second hand. That is the way to go.
Love the pizza. I have never made my own (my oldest brother has and is good at it though).
I love making things from scratch and love that you do that. I am sorry about the Hashimotos.
Haha. I have told my sons to find joy in the things we do too. Nice to hear others giving such a pep talk. I used to quote Philippians 2:14-15 to them if they seemed to not be too thankful to do things to help. Boys especially tend to zone out and half listen. They listen way better now that they are older. Do you find that to be true for you in your experience?
Is it bad that I don't use gloves for washing dishes ever? I've been washing dishes for so long, and even had a job where I washed the dishes several times for a few years, that I just. . .like feeling the water and the items rather than having a smell of rubber left on my hands even after washing them. Your gloves look nice going up the arm that way though!
My mom used to make angel food cake when I was a kid, but not since. I have never tried it. I should get her recipe. I love that fluffy taste it gives.
Do you guys live near the beach?
Karaoke is so much fun! How cute!
Little House on the Prairie skirts for life! hehe.
I'm very much into popcorn. Before being pregnant this time around, I was eating it sometimes 4 times a week!
Sorry I type so much (I comment while watching every time).
Awe, please don't be sorry you type so much, I love reading your comments, Justice Pirate! I used to know the names of all my plants but I forgot some, lol! I guess my brain had to make space for something else, haha! I did discover I can take a picture of what I have and my camera has a feature where I hit a button and it analyzes the picture and tells me what the plant is. I love that feature!
That is a good verse to remember, love it! And I agree about boys. I do find the ages 9-12 to be particularly difficult, I think it's got to do with all the changes their bodies are going through. They do only half listen, then it does get better in my experience and they get more reasonable.
One of the reasons I wear gloves is the thyroid disorder makes my nails thin and very weak. I do love the feel of the water and washing dishes too so that part is hard. I always wear polish to protect my nails and give them a chance, it helps, but having them in water as often as I do will make them break and peel all the way back if I'm not careful. I do hate that rubber smell too! I haven't noticed it with these ones yet though...knock on wood!
Yes, we have lots of beaches around, the beach is my favorite happy place, the water grounds me (if that makes sense).
BTW, I subscribed to your channel, I love it!!
@@mountainmamashome You are so sweet for subbing!!
Thanks for that.
Ah, yeah having your nails break down would not be a good thing to go through, so that makes sense.
Is this an app you use, that gives you the plant names? What is it called?
Nice! I am glad to hear about the beaches. Are these ocean or lake or river beaches? I love the lake, though I live near the Atlantic Ocean, so I go to various types of beaches here. I am going to probably go to the lake this week to just relax a bit. I don't have a maternity bathing suit, which is hard for me as someone who loves to swim. No point in getting one now though with only a couple weeks left! Maybe I'll just put my feet in from time to time.
What you stated about 9-12 year old boys, I agree with.
Hope your week continues to go great.
Such an incredibly encouraging video! Thank you!
Thank you, Anna! I'm so glad you found it encouraging, thank you for telling me!
You could use the cute tins to hold cotton balls, cue tips, arts and craft supplies, pencils...
Thank you, Mary! These are good idea's! I actually need something for arts and crafts supplies for the kids!
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Beautiful video! Well done Mama ❤
Curious, why do you do home church instead of going to church?
I love your relaxing videos.
Thank you, Kyky! I'm glad you find them relaxing!
Here is the video I shared that answers your question regarding home church.
th-cam.com/video/leWOf9MBNkc/w-d-xo.html
Depending on your area, yard sales are great too. I've been needing a pet carrier for my rabbits and fb has had them for 10 or more. I went to a few yard sales on a whim Friday and found a great condition pet carrier for a DOLLAR! I'm definitely going to try and yard sale more this summer.
I love your decor and plants. I wish my plants would be a happy looking as yours. But we just don't get that much sun in the windows unfortunately
That is a great tip, Lindsay! Yard sales can be great! My last home was darker, I found philodendron and snake plants didn't seem to mind though! Maybe those would be worth a try?
So funny. I’m from the PNW. Renton, WA…and now we live in CDA, Idaho. Are you in Washington or Idaho? Looks like WA. I miss the rain.
I simply love your videos, doing your every day life things. I to have hashimoto's and I would a recipe on gluten free sour dough bread. Thank you for sharing your life and family. God bless you greatly.🕊❤
Cooking from scratch is the only way to go...I cook from scratch everyday...and today Memorial day all from scratch...Fast food does not treat us well; so we stay away from it! Not sure what they put in it; however, the only food tolerated is Burger King...and that is far and in between...Cheaper to eat at home too...
Yes, I agree! So I didn't know that about Burger King, I'll have to remember that! Do they use less preservatives or something I wonder?
A small solar fence that is attached to your meat chicken "cage"
I have seen those, thanks for the tip!
God bless you and your family spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially in Jesus name amen.
Thank you!
@@mountainmamashome Glory be to God in the name of Jesus amen!
Could you use the tin to grow herbs you could use in the kitchen? Or as a case for bath salts or potpourri?
I really enjoyed the video 👍😁
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thank you for telling me!
Great video ❤️
Thank you!!
You could buy loose leaf tea and put it in the tins
That is a good idea, thank you Bonnie!
You mentioned that women ask you why you cook from scratch. That's sad. Women have lost the art of cooking and the love and meaning behind doing it. Husband's and children LOVE home cooked meals. It's comforting and even now, my adult children will frequently ask me for recipes on meals I used to make when they were young. It makes me happy when they do. Another thing that makes me happy is when I make homemade food and they grab seconds ❤
I agree, home cooked beats all and it is comforting. And I love what you said about the love and meaning behind doing it, that is so true, Jennifer! 💛
@@mountainmamashome can I ask you something? You mentioned in your video that your family churches at home. My husband and I do also sometimes. Sometimes we go but it's difficult because we have been hurt by 3 pastors from 3 different churches so now, we have a sour taste in our mouth regarding belonging to any church..
We attend a church once a month but we refuse to become members. What is your take on church or how do you answer someone who might criticize you for not attending church every Sunday?
Thank you