WEEKLY VLOG: What I $pend in a Week as a Mennonite mom of 3 in Lancaster, PA | Homemaker Diaries

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  • @MeganFoxUnlocked
    @MeganFoxUnlocked  ปีที่แล้ว +9

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  • @caramelcreme777
    @caramelcreme777 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My daughter - 7 year old Annabelle Dixie - spends regular time in the care of her VERY active/capable 90 year old great-grandmother. I agree - it is SUCH a blessing our kids can build relationships and legacy with the great-grand generation ❤

  • @missyholz
    @missyholz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My Great Grandma used to babysit me for short stints when I was a kid. One time I talked her into playing house and our house was under a card table. My Grandma had to help her out from the table. Oops!

  • @havahdolezal6222
    @havahdolezal6222 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I just wanted to say how much you have helped me through the last two years. We moved from Pennsylvania to California. It was really hard, but your videos take me back to my home and I love it! We are moving back to PA this summer and my whole family is looking forward to being back home! Thank you for your videos! God bless you and your family!❤

    • @sarahdumas2140
      @sarahdumas2140 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are trying to decide if we are moving to PA as well. We were just in Hershey and we are so in love with PA.

  • @caitiemaesings
    @caitiemaesings ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Loved that you shared your “mom fail” with us. Sometimes is easy to see “influencers” lives as perfect with perfect kids, but it’s a good reminder y’all are just people. But just so you know you’re never a fail as a mom- you’re an amazing wife, mom and Godly example. Prayers for you and your family.

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! Thank you!

    • @shanabirky4354
      @shanabirky4354 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think the mom fail would’ve been coming home with that ugly car😂

  • @HannahMitchell-Art
    @HannahMitchell-Art ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That first 1:28 seconds is primo sound and picture editing/footage/soundtrack.
    Epic work Megan!

  • @kate_700
    @kate_700 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s such a great treat when you show bits of your church. It’s my favorite.

  • @judithmelanson2460
    @judithmelanson2460 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love to hear your congregation sing! The harmony is so beautiful!

  • @mf3610
    @mf3610 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I budget using the EveryDollar app. I used the free one when single and now my husband and I pay for the app and we sit down once a month together and I track it throughout the month and I love it
    Megan, it’s right up your alley I’d bet! And I’m sure Josh would sit with you once a month

  • @0nillevass
    @0nillevass ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When I was born all 4 of my great-grandmothers were alive and well. The last one passed when I was 22. What a blessing.

  • @candacelucas3447
    @candacelucas3447 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I enjoy your videos and I Just love how your kids are just kids, no tablets or electronics And I just love how you had on a rainbow dress you look beautiful in color,

  • @lisas2538
    @lisas2538 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! You could be a film editor. Also you intros are so good. You’re doing a good job. This was fun.

  • @Emmy9932
    @Emmy9932 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always an exciting morning when I see a new video comes out. I watch while I have my coffee and breakfast while my daughter naps.

  • @Vanessa-np4pr
    @Vanessa-np4pr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bummed! I’m getting to your video late this week and just went to get a glass mug and they’re “sold out”, but I’m not surprised😊
    I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled.
    It took me a few tries before I was able to get a planner, so back to daily check-ins on the website.
    Oooo, the card wallet!! I really need one of those.
    You’re a rockstar!!

  • @katywest
    @katywest ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Megan - I would watch a video just listening to your church sing! Thanks for sharing a tid-bit with us :)

  • @MakemeaSaMitch
    @MakemeaSaMitch ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got 15 years with two of my great grandmas. I absolutely loved hanging with the old ladies! I learned how to cook and bake, play card games, read, and write in part thanks to them. It’s the best having close family. Makes me sad my family is far from my children now. They won’t get the same experience as me😞 Thank goodness for technology and Google duo.

  • @Dingle1234
    @Dingle1234 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Seeing your kids on the counter reminds me of a story my brother told about waking early Saturday morning to sounds from the kitchen. His triplet girls and their older sister (about a year older) were all sitting on the kitchen counter in their diapers making themselves cereal. I guess she was the ringleader.

  • @lykta
    @lykta ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should try making your own Play-doh! It's really easy and super cheap. There are plenty of recipes online and it just takes water, flour, salt, oil, cream of tartar and some food coloring. It works really great and keeps well. It makes great little party favors for kids and you can even add glitter or shimmer powder to make it extra fancy.

  • @JandKG
    @JandKG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing. Loved hearing the hymns at church and added to your video. Would love to see how you do your hair in one of your videos :)

  • @michaelperkins319
    @michaelperkins319 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite creators now. Glad I cane across your page. Love your cooking videos the best. I learned a good bit so far.

  • @pollyparker5628
    @pollyparker5628 ปีที่แล้ว

    Evonnie is the most precious little thing! Her and Josh’s reaction made me 😭

    • @pollyparker5628
      @pollyparker5628 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, congrats on boy #3 ….we are expecting boy #2 :)

  • @cvusoccerfreak101
    @cvusoccerfreak101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the little play/school area! What would be your top book recommendations for young children? We love good, wholesome books 💛💛

  • @QuiteQuietASMR
    @QuiteQuietASMR ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a lovely intro! Thank you for spending the time to film and edit that :)

  • @brianpace7866
    @brianpace7866 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Working with leather is a true skill. My Wife is learning sewing and will be working for my Civil War Sutler business soon. A great deal of leather is involved in reenactments for soldiers that focus on being period correct. 🧵🧷🪡

  • @kana3092
    @kana3092 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos so much, thanks for giving an insight of your life ... 😊

  • @thelmawall-butler6663
    @thelmawall-butler6663 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Once again, Meghan, your video was excellent! We can all identify and commiserate over the huge cost of food. Time to plant some veggies - weather here in California should soon be conducive for planting tomatoes!! I so enjoy your family gatherings!!
    Keep up the good work!
    PS. I thoroughly enjoyed your opening - the songs and family scenes in church and the ride through rural Pennsylvania in early spring. Thank you for best part of today!!

  • @baf814
    @baf814 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love vlogs like this!! Happy Birthday to Fletcher 🎉🥳🎂

  • @janefromthecountry1820
    @janefromthecountry1820 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday Fletcher!! 🎂🍦🎼🎈We do Mint App and an excel spreadsheet to keep track of income and expenses. We have been following Dave Ramsey baby steps. We spent $600 in a week but this includes four new tires for our Toyota Corolla.

  • @nancydineen6797
    @nancydineen6797 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love seeing the horse and buggies sharing the roads with cars.

  • @lindamartin7580
    @lindamartin7580 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vlog! Busy mama!💕💕

  • @amandaklemstine9704
    @amandaklemstine9704 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ok so you mentioned the smoked cream cheese a while back and we tried it and loved it! We have been making it for all the potlucks and events and it’s always a hit!! We serve it with homemade bread and cowboy candy and salami -- so delicious!

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds delicious! Glad you tried it!

  • @sarahhouk
    @sarahhouk ปีที่แล้ว

    Your blogs are so good! I need to try shopping at Aldi.

  • @wandagordon6453
    @wandagordon6453 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the new Fox Sparrow items. Looking forward to seeing the new dress line. Happy birthday to Fletcher! Looks like a fun time at the cabin. Is that a family property or just rented? It was huge. We’re empty nesters and my husband handles the finances. I do the grocery shopping and I’m the more frugal one. I try to save whenever possible. Take care and God bless y’all! 😀❤️

  • @nancydineen6797
    @nancydineen6797 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That cake is adorable!

  • @MotherRabbitsKitchen
    @MotherRabbitsKitchen ปีที่แล้ว

    36:43 wearing the exact same dress right now but short sleeve! ❤

  • @Claramaine
    @Claramaine ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the hymns that you sing in church! Our Baptist church sings those same hymns. ☺

  • @reginawagler-pirogowicz4317
    @reginawagler-pirogowicz4317 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always fun to watch your videos!!
    We definitely budget!! It's very eye opening to actually give every dollar coming in a name/place versus trying to wing it🤪 And I'm a part of our finances..My personal opinion is every wife needs to know what is taking place..especially in a case of emergency or death you know what all accounts you have😏

  • @emilyzacharias2213
    @emilyzacharias2213 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lol your little guy pushing the chair to the counter looks so familiar. My little guy does that every time I step into the kitchen 😅

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He just learned to do that and now its a constant thing!

  • @theowensthree
    @theowensthree ปีที่แล้ว

    Your editing of the first part montage was so great! Your videos get better and better and I can tell the work you put into them!

  • @annaevert
    @annaevert ปีที่แล้ว

    My husband has the weirdest schedule he works 4 12's 9a-9p Tuesdays and Wednesdays and then Friday and Saturday overnight 7-7 I would love to just have him have a consistent schedule 😅😩

  • @carlykattenberg9199
    @carlykattenberg9199 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love love love more hosting tips! How you love people well, who you invite, when you do it as full time working parents!

  • @ambbam1010
    @ambbam1010 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes! The price of butter blew me away. Where I live here in Canada, a pound of butter is $7-8 CAD 😢 I usually stock up when it’s on sale for $4 and freeze it.

  • @katiacleroux7376
    @katiacleroux7376 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not a purse person but THAT PURSE! *Chef's kiss*
    Also, I love Aldi and miss it very much. Butter here is regular priced at 6.49 and up. It's disheartening. Makes me want to run across the border for groceries 😅

  • @valeriebass701
    @valeriebass701 ปีที่แล้ว

    In Lancaster today with my Blessed Friends Travel company. So excited .

  • @peggymartin3209
    @peggymartin3209 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Toddler giggles are the best ♥

  • @swimzicle
    @swimzicle ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m visiting Lancaster with my husband and toddler at the end of May!!! You should do a video about fun things to do in the area for Spring, would love recs from a local :)

    • @jackimanley3056
      @jackimanley3056 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm from Lancaster, but we moved away this past December (so sad!). Go to a Fox Meadow creamery - best ice cream ever. Also, check out some of the Amish sights. Ride the train at Strasburg railroad (great for little kids), Pennsylvania train museum or the miniature toy train museum, there's a lot to do! :) Have fun!

    • @swimzicle
      @swimzicle ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jackimanley3056 wow, thanks so much!!

  • @ruthcoble1020
    @ruthcoble1020 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Megan. I love your videos. On this video there is an instrumental playing in the background "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms." I would love to know the artist[s] and/or album. Thank you

  • @marilouo4321
    @marilouo4321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    children's books in a wagon; how creative and adorable!!!

  • @cindysteffens8065
    @cindysteffens8065 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy birthday Fletcher@🎉

  • @maddy-zzz
    @maddy-zzz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need to get back on my budget! Bookstore got the best of me this week 🤣. And happy belated birthday Fletcher!

  • @gab_i_corn
    @gab_i_corn ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you please link the asymmetrical denim skirt??? Adorable! New to your channel btw & loving so much!

  • @sarahko2014
    @sarahko2014 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fletcher's cake was super-cute...😊

  • @dianecervantes9095
    @dianecervantes9095 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this video love watching you and your family. I agree with your mom don’t spend what you don’t need.👍👍❤ I have a blessed Thursday night

  • @micahroyster4502
    @micahroyster4502 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm very excited to watch this video. Also, I've been wanting to say this I've been loving your thumb nails! You're really talented Megan😊

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! They take a lot of time. But I'm really proud of my videos and I want people to at least click and try them out! My thumbnail is one thing I can control. I can't control what TH-cam does with a video though, once it goes live. I'm so glad you're here!

    • @micahroyster4502
      @micahroyster4502 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @ Megan Fox unlocked
      I remember when I first clicked on one of your videos because of the thumbnail I'm so glad I did because I really love this channel 😊

  • @dianna3589
    @dianna3589 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am so sad the boxy shoulder bag is already out of stock are there more coming? It is beautiful and I wanted to support you!

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's crazy! Yes, she will make more, but it won't be until after mother's day.

  • @kristynvlogs4780
    @kristynvlogs4780 ปีที่แล้ว

    The begining was so beautiful hearing the birds chirp!

  • @caitlynjohnson4783
    @caitlynjohnson4783 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely LOVE YOUR NEW BAGS❤❤❤

  • @petro3441
    @petro3441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy happy to the bday man❤🎉
    Great video thanx. Your family gatherings always look super nice

  • @noreenphillips1923
    @noreenphillips1923 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watch your videos and wish that my husband got home early he works late in the spring and summer do to his job. I understand the want for evening for family

  • @kelsbells1006
    @kelsbells1006 ปีที่แล้ว

    May we please have the recipe for those delicious looking green beans?! 🙂

  • @Barbara-pz8ky
    @Barbara-pz8ky ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Megan you are just so darn cute…you sure make life fun for your whole family…

  • @aheartysliceofmommylife4949
    @aheartysliceofmommylife4949 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your cup!!!!!

  • @brookelynn5225
    @brookelynn5225 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My daughter is 6, and my son is 17, they saw their almost 90-year-old great-grandma yesterday! I should, and am terrified of how much I spend in a week. Maybe I'll challenge myself this week! Great video!

  • @naomih2633
    @naomih2633 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was a beautiful intro!

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow! Everyone is loving the intro! I thought it might come across a little weird, but glad you liked it!

  • @rebeccanichol
    @rebeccanichol ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a nice video! Happy Birthday Fletcher! 🎈I hope you had a great day! Your cake looked amazing and you did a great job blowing out the candles! 🎂

  • @Shelfaroundthecorner
    @Shelfaroundthecorner ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video. 😊 I would like to know more about the cabin…who does it belong to? It looks like a wonderful gathering space for friends and family!

  • @angelapendlebury4534
    @angelapendlebury4534 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful intro Megan ❤

  • @DaniElle-di4ho
    @DaniElle-di4ho ปีที่แล้ว

    We never budgeted, just always spent the least necessary when we were strapped for cash and now we spend more but still below our means - that has worked very well for us for 30 years!

  • @susantimko4811
    @susantimko4811 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My kids were babysat by their great grandma, they called her Old Grandma and my mom, their grandma they called he New Grandma. not sure who started calling them that

  • @BethVogel-fg6en
    @BethVogel-fg6en ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Megan! Love your videos! Do you ever shop at BB's or Hornings? We love them. Great prices!

  • @daughterofthemosthigh3588
    @daughterofthemosthigh3588 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m pregnant with baby number 4 and the intro segment of your video made me cry lol 💕

  • @juliejackman2649
    @juliejackman2649 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy Birthday Fletcher!😀🎈
    Such a cute cake! I bet it cost 50- 100. Makes me want to do an extra cute cake for my daughter in May and my son in June.🎂

  • @jerim4543
    @jerim4543 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was so fun to see Miller doing a trust fall at such a young age and with his Mom! Some Dads try to monopolise that sort of thing. But you are clearly a daredevil taking three young children to Aldi. And is it wrong to covet thy neighbor's butter? What a price.

  • @jacklynnsmith5668
    @jacklynnsmith5668 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It definitely is a blessing for kids to have any grandparents or great grandparents. 😊
    The "great thing" was not an option for one side of the family here.....
    My son didn't have the privilege of meeting one of his Grandpas.
    My Dad went to heaven about a month after I got married, years before my son was born.
    Embrace the moments!!! 🤗

  • @ritabaker3113
    @ritabaker3113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday blessings to Fletcher

  • @darkskyes5339
    @darkskyes5339 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You bet I'll be watching the entire 47 minutes ✌😄

  • @Dana-mb1hd
    @Dana-mb1hd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your channel megan can’t wait to watch while my toddler naps!💖🙏💖🙏

  • @marinamayo7994
    @marinamayo7994 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing about that clothing company! I'd like to get something for my daughters birthday! I think all of my girls would love their products!,

  • @cristinalancia8920
    @cristinalancia8920 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You both have lovely voices (church hymn harmonies).

  • @melinda4316
    @melinda4316 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hah I totally understand feeling like a big baby if your husband randomly has to work later than usual!! I feel the same way.

  • @lorahsantana
    @lorahsantana ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm fascinated! Found your channel about a week ago, AMAZING. And your house is a dream, so much beautiful. Hello from Brazil 🥰

  • @demolitionman5003
    @demolitionman5003 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I was blessed that My great grandma lived till i was 22 and my great grandfather's brother lived till i was 34. Its great to have a good family

  • @bettyloar2238
    @bettyloar2238 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did the family build the cabin, it is fabulous, so much fun

  • @teresaowens6988
    @teresaowens6988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Megan, what a great video. I always enjoy seeing your family. Thank you, the smoked cream cheese , Can you share the recipe ? Have a Blessed Weekend. 🤗

  • @athaleaclaypool8388
    @athaleaclaypool8388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have 3 under 3.. a toddler, and a set of 7month old twins.. can you give any tips on how to make church go more smoothly? I find it hard to keep everyone quiet.

  • @amberlinamiller4862
    @amberlinamiller4862 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful opening!

  • @alisonhikesshenandoahnatio2183
    @alisonhikesshenandoahnatio2183 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love floret seeds. Just got some sunflower seeds and dahlia seeds.

  • @missyholz
    @missyholz ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy belated birthday to Fletcher!

  • @cottagecreations1663
    @cottagecreations1663 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your WITL...you are so inspiring to me!! I love your herb drying idea...would you mind to give me the link for the hooks!?❤

  • @TheMegan1021
    @TheMegan1021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Thursday! Looking forward to this video as I've been trying to budget myself to see where my money is going to be more aware! 🙂

  • @kelliannebirchler1814
    @kelliannebirchler1814 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought you did really well considering you had a party 🥳 It was our springbreak and took the kids to movies (supermario) & snacks & lunch spent 200 dollars 😔 Happy Birthday Fletcher

  • @judithbutler9695
    @judithbutler9695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love your videos!

  • @kathywebster9167
    @kathywebster9167 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love doing a budget , fun birthday party , last time I went shopping butter was $1.99 at my store I got 4 freezes good ..thanks for the video 🌷🌷🌷

  • @tiffanywheeler48
    @tiffanywheeler48 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like my kids to have 6 outfits plus a couple church outfits too! My older 3 all wear the same size and usually share(they don’t have to big choose to) I always feel like I should have more for my foster kiddos though. I feel like if I send them home with only 6 or so outfits, it looks like I didn’t want to spend the money- which isn’t the case. And if they are using laundry matts, 6 outfits might not get through trips.

  • @baf814
    @baf814 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chicken corn soup is sooo good! First time I had it was in Lancaster County!! 🐔 + 🌽 = 😋

  • @gloriamedina6908
    @gloriamedina6908 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg!!!! That ice coffee glass is awesome !!!!! Thanks for sharing

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are made by my second cousin! She will be glad for your orders!!

  • @debihurd9801
    @debihurd9801 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Grandparents are the best babysitters in the world. My Great Grandparents babysat my daughter for many years. She got dropped off before school and took the bus from their house and wen she started full day first grade they came a town over to where we lived and picked her up so I could pick her up and eat dinner at their house. Very best situation until we relocated out of state for my husband to go to college and I could work from home and keep my own kids after school.

  • @Oyimtalkingtoyou
    @Oyimtalkingtoyou ปีที่แล้ว

    Our butter has gotten so expensive in Australia. I think 7 dollars for a block of 500grams. The other day ubereats had a dairy special on and I bought up a few butters at 5 dollars. It shouldn't be so much. Lived seeing your week and thsnkyou for being open with us. And what a melodious happy birthday! Sang so well!!!

    • @charlotta5660
      @charlotta5660 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's even worse in Sweden. 500g organic butter is about 11 Australian dollars. Crazy!

    • @Oyimtalkingtoyou
      @Oyimtalkingtoyou ปีที่แล้ว

      @Charlotta oh gosh... is everything going up too?

    • @charlotta5660
      @charlotta5660 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Oyimtalkingtoyou it seems to have slowed down a bit, thankfully.

  • @melodin363
    @melodin363 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great content thanks for sharing.

  • @gwenmurillo1093
    @gwenmurillo1093 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video. You are one of my favorite. Enjoyed seeing the lives of others. Aldi is really nice. You got a great price on butter. I picked up some Dimner Bell Creamery butter on sale for $5.19 for a lb.