I want to validate how you’re feeling! I think it makes so much sense and giving yourself some grace to feel the feels is okay! I moved across the country about a year ago, without any of my family though so a little different. It took a few months and I would just highly suggest finding the little things that bring you joy. Find a new favorite coffee spot. A new favorite park for you and the boys. Decorating your favorite cozy spot in your house, etc. You’ve got this!
Jordan, you r amazing person, mom a lively young lady!! Give yourself credit. You do so much for everyone!! We r glad to have you back!! Just take ur time getting situated first then u will be on your way! Back into the thick of things and loving every minute!!
Thank you for this video. I personally have been waiting for it, wondering how you are doing. The reason I enjoy your videos are because you share about your life. I don't watch the cash stuffing videos of others when it is only about the cash stuffing. I want to learn about the people I choose to spend my time watching. It will take time to get settled and making friends can even take a year but you will. I'm looking forward to the shop opening.
I’m doing good just finished the 100 envelope challenge for $5050 to pay off debt 💸 now I’m working on my vacation binder for a 3 month vacation in April getting excited to go been spending some money to take a little gift 🎁 for the family.
New to your channel. What part of Iowa are you in? I have family in Iowa and am currently here visiting my oldest son who lives here. I live in Texas by the way.
Missed your videos! Welcome back! Give it time, you'll make new friends and so will the boys! As far as non- religious home school groups, well, you did move into the Bible belt! You will get it figured out!
It sounds like things aren't fully settled and yes in general moving takes new routines, all the stuff is a lot to do. Once they are settled with you i think mentally it'll feel calmer. Glad to see another video.
Glad to have you back. I missed your videos. Love the chatty cash stuffing and I would say it takes at least a year to settle after a big move. Just go easy on yourself and do your best, that's all we can do.
I love the vlog idea because I love here about what is going on and your thought processes. I am feeling good, I hope you are feeling good with settling in to your new place. I was an Army brat and moved a lot, it takes a while but transitions are hard and you just need be open to your new place. You’ll do great have faith in yourself. I would say it took me a year to feel connected to my new place and to feel disconnected to the old. Please share how you’re doing with the move. 😊
Glad you’re arrived safely and, yes we miss you, and for me, when we move to the new house, it took us a while, by the way, I love all your content.❤❤❤❤
I actually just got layed-ff of work. Womp womp. The place I worked at was just not getting a lot of work and several people were layed-off. The only thing keeping me sane is my little savings binder. I'll be looking for another job soon though. I'll find a better one! 🙏😄 Your accent came out really thick at 21:43 and idk why, but it made me smile! So thank you for that. 💕
Hey girl. As always, love your content. I moved from Tennessee to Washington in 2020. It took me 2 years to feel comfortable/content. I actually didn’t overcome feelings of loneliness until I moved to Oregon in 2022. It was hard but you seem lovely and I know you’ll find your people!
Good to see you. I really need to start saving again. Watching you helped me so much last year but I have no saved anything this year. It's late March already. I hope things get better and keep doing TH-cam please.
Solid six months after the move, but a part of the comfort comes with routine. When the grocery store is familiar, you've been to the post office a bit, you know when the schedule for activities at the library. After a move there are all these decisions you have to make all over again. When you're running errands, the right order to do them. When is the traffic the lightest, where's a good place to get coffee? Plan your ideal week, try to do those things, PLAN on there being hiccups (because you're in the information gathering stage) and...see what works best for your family. Not knowing which store did or did not have my favorite creamer was a super unfun game when I moved. So many "simple" tasks to reacquaint with new surroundings.
I just finished my March binder, including all 31 envelopes. That’s the first time I’ve got it done in one month. Now I’m ready to start April. When you don’t yet have enough for the month you are working on, it just makes sense to me to concentrate on where the money is needed most.
Hey Girl Hey! Your feelings will always be valid. Don't let anyone tell you different. I enjoy hearing about your life. You are an escape from my crazy life! ♥
Hey Jordan, great to see you😊 I never mind the chatty videos ❤I love them . I’m doing ok dealing with a garnishment of over 10k that came out of no where.😮So feeling a little jumble my self❤I love the monthly binder it has help so much😊
I'm from a military family and I moved a LOT. I went to 11 different school. Some for a few years and some just a few weeks. You learn to make friends kind of fast.
We’ve moved 5 times in the last 8 years and it definitely takes time to get use to a new area. Once you get your routine down and get things figured out and learn the area it does get easier the first month or two are alway a little rough.
Hey friend. Glad to see you back. I moved from Michigan to Ohio. It was very emotional. We really didn’t have any family here. When I got a job that’s when I started meeting people. Other then that we stayed to ourselves. Have a great rest of your day.
I made a major move from Canada to Tennessee when my children were 2 and a newborn. We had no family here and it was not until we joined a church did I start making friends. I don’t make friends easily so it was stressful for me with such young children. It will get better just give yourself time. Once your family moves there it will be easier also.
You are going to do great. You might be able to find a small office or coworking space for the ETSY shop. Praying for you and looking forward to your success.
Moving is hectic!!! And it seems like there's always curve balls thrown with unexpected things. My last move was across the state, it took prob close to a year to really settle in with acclimating and establishing new routine. I can't imagine moving everyone and renovating, it's alot. I'm happy to hear your creativity and spark is coming back, I hope unpacking and having a space for your shop and videoing will make it even more enjoyable! Just do what you can and enjoy. I look forward to your content and shop restocks!
Honestly, it took me 3 months to get out of that funk. It's ok to feel that way because we are essentially mourning the friends we were used to. Once you're settled in more you'll see the good things that are awaiting you. I think you did move at a weird time because school is different up north. I do find it odd that there's no neutral school for your kiddos. 🤔 I live next door (illinois) and there are plenty here. I'm so glad you're putting up your shop soon because I ran out of everything for my planners. 😢 I hope you get a lot of orders to help you out with income. WE MISSED U, JORDAN! 😭💕✨️💕✨️
Rent a storage unit at a storage unit place, turn it into your office/warehouse. If you're set up like an S-corp (even if you're just sole proprietor) you can write off the monthly fee as a business expense and it help you to have a different environment to work at. Hoping all the best for you. Hugs from Florida, Carolena
This is totally normal the way you feel . the first year is the hardest , the worst thing to do is compare each state . it will get easier especially when you're parents move in .
I've done 3 big moves in my life, and I would say it takes a year for me to establish the new community and routines, to be honest. Patience and finding new friends or hobby meet ups are key, imo. Good luck with your new town!
Moved from NY(18yrs) to Fl (1.5yrs) to GA(14 yrs) to IN (currently 21 yrs). In my experience it takes about 6 months to start to feel at home and the older you are the harder and takes longer to adjust. The kids adjusted before and easier than we did. Did they miss their friends yes but they made new friends and developed a new routine. You will adjust and everything will fall into place.
Me being older this time around may be my issue. I'm set in my ways!! lol Thank you for your insight, I am feeling a lot better after hearing from yall. ❤❤❤ Thankfully my kids seem fine and are excited about all the new parks and things here. I think we will be fine and I just need to calm down. lol
We moved from California to Georgia with 3 kids under 4 years old,( one was 10 days old!) Talk about a culture shock! Lol We had our church family,( LDS ), which was as a lifesaver but everything else was tough at first,( it was a job related move and had never even seen the town!) My husband was warned to enter through the “good side of town” so the wife wouldn’t freak out, well guess who forgot?! Within a few months we loved it, especially the wonderful people; my kids cried when we finally moved 12 years later. I’m sure you will do fine. God bless!
Definitely feel the feelings!! Having a good cry with someone who you trust and screaming when alone in the car can let out some of the uncomfortable feelings in a healthy way. You don't want to stuff feelings. Everything your talking about is normal, leaving friends behind is very painful, how about giving one of them a call? Do something physical, like taking a long hike or if you wish some deep cleansing breaths and maybe a little yoga. I hope some of these things we are saying can bring you some peace, Jordan. Keep your eyes on the prize, your doing this to help your boys health!!
I would like you to finish the whole binder. This is a idea, when you finish the some of the challenge in the April like 26 week challenge you can put it into May mortgage/bill, so it kind like doing 2 months at one go
Jordan! I'm so glad I got to see a video from you today. I'm not sure if you follow Sav saves on YT; but she just does like monthly launches every month. Like one per month with limited things. Once it's gone, that's it. Is that maybe something you could do? Just so it's not so overwhelming? I don't know, just a thought. ❤
It’s ok to feel your feels and miss your friends especially when things are still sorta up in the air. Personally being unsettled and not knowing how big changes are going to actually play out causes me alot of anxiety for me. I will say I’m definitely surprised by the fact of no secular home school coops or whatnot. Especially since you’re no longer in the Bible Belt.
I move every 3 ish years, I'm in the military, and it takes TIME. Your feelings are valid, these emotions are normal, and it will get better! There is no set timeline on how any one person will deal, but you will get there! Also, you did not move with your parents, so that's a big difference too as mentally you were planning to have them there during this period as well! 💚💚
Having lived in the midwest all my life. . .you may have moved at a really sort of gloomy time too. Summertime is much more vibrant with festivals etc. I suggest you travel to St. Louis, KC Missouri/Kansas to do some fun trips. You have been through a lot in the past couple of years.
Give yourself at least a year to get comfortable to your new life. Experiencing the weather and seasons, learning the traffic patterns, and mastering your daily routine is vital to your comfort, and that can take a while. Nevertheless, a positive attitude will do wonders for all those nerves.
@@JordanBudgets that's totally fair, I went through that when I moved from my hometown to where I live now 🫣 all my family and friends are 4 hours away, in the middle of the state. But now, I'm only 15 minutes from Iowa, in the biggest city I've ever lived in 🤣
I have moved several times around the country and I say it takes a good 6 months to not feel devastated and start to make friends, get a routine! I actually lived in Iowa for 9 years and you’ll never meet nicer people! I love Iowa!!
I live in Iowa --- south of the Des Moines area. There are so many homeschooling resources in Iowa, keep looking into it. Yes, a lot of the groups are religious-based, but I know there are many people who homeschool and are not doing it for religious reasons. It may be that it will take you time, but I'm sure you will find others that are wanting community like you. And there are beaches, just not the kind you are used to -- tons of lakes with beaches. Hang in there.
I think and hope things will get better. Give it time. Get involved in whatever community events you can. You should get in touch with Jennifer fron Life in Envelopes. She lives in Iowa. Maybe she can answer some questions for you or point you in the right direction. Hang in there!
I personally thought you did some research on the state before you moved? I just didn’t think you just jump and moved. Well hopefully you will find what you’re looking for, maybe you might have to compromise and join and adapt to some new kind of ways of life. Hope things get better. You don’t have an extra bedroom for your Essay shop? I think like others have suggested a she shed would work good you can run electric and drywall it and turn it into a nice office another TH-camr I watch built one it turned out beautiful. Hope things get better. 😊
Do a separate budget video so you can have another monetized video. I was hoping you would have space in your new home for an office/Etsy shop. Sorry things have been rough but as you settle in it will get better.
I moved to my current area about 5 years ago. I immediately loved the place, but it took about 3 years until I felt like I had a good group of friends and a little bit of a support network. That being said, the pandemic was NOT helpful when it came to making friends, being relatively new to the area.
Welcome to Iowa!!! It is a beautiful state...Wherever you are please feel free to reach out. I'm not a creeper believe me...I have a great ear if you need to talk!
It took me a while maybe because I moved from DC to North Carolina Hugh shock I cried a lot but I’m glad I did because there was better opportunities for my family hang there things will balance out
So I limit myself to one hour of active news watching a day…. Sometimes I skip a day. As for moving, it is tough to do. I moved from my home state to another state by myself, work really saved me during that time. Create a routine, and if you can join a class, or gym or something along those lines. It will get better.
this may sound crazy... but can you set up in a climate controlled storage unit with access to electricity? my grandpa has done that for years with his lawn care service.
also..... the world is 'off' lately. it's heartbreaking but I am thankful that things are coming to light. I'm needing to avoid the news and social media lately.
I think that's what she was doing in Mississippi. That's what I do for my business as well. I do most of my work from home but fill orders f rom the unit.
@@JordanBudgets it's a great homeschool program. One of my friend's daughter has been in it since she was 6 and now 16. She got really big into sewing and now designing her own clothes and thinking of opening her own clothing line. The same friend, have sons get into art and now sells paintings at farmers markets in the area. You can learn so much in 4H and they are great for homeschooling families.
Yes! There are honestly some really great spots all over/around the midwest for medical needs. I picked Des Moines because I had family move here and I wanted to be by them, and we are a pretty short drive to better/bigger hospital systems when we need them. =) ❤
I say this with all love, maybe try a religious community? I don’t know what your history is obviously but as a person of faith I suggest giving it a try ❤ we moved and our new church community has been a huge blessing
Moving is actually diagnosed trauma even if you were excited about it. It called “Relocation Syndrome”. I just moved to another state, been here 3 months and still experiencing the blues. 💙💙💙
Everyone always says a year, but 1 would say it takes 2 to really feel at home. It will be okay Jordan, just stay with it, moving is hard, but so worth it. It is a whole new start and it will be okay just take stuff one thing at a time. Get school figured out, Then get healthcare, then work and Etsy, then.....whatever. Dont let yourself get overwhelmed that way, just take one thing at a time. It is so normal to feel sad and lost at first, it will feel better soon, but it takes time. Hang in there girl
Missed you so glad you’re back with us !!! Glad your shop back opened ! I don’t watch the news much I get so depressed . I moved from Alabama to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. I love the town country town, but they had no middle of the road. Churches, you had to be a religion and the religion I Is Methodist I could not find a Methodist Church. And the others well we didn’t believe in the same thing let me put it that way. And then the cost of living was so high. We couldn’t live there. We couldn’t afford to buy a home there. I did not need a 300,000 to a 500,000 home. The prices of the older homes were just that high. So we moved back to Alabama. We still have a home here thank the Lord we hadn’t sold it. I don’t know how you pay your bills how many jobs you have to have in Pennsylvania, but I’m retired and I wasn’t going back to work. You will fall back in order quick you got this!!!!!
Girl, I think I actually might need a coffee intervention lol! Things have been good here trying to get things on back on track as well hoping to move to Florida within a year or so so while you’re above me right now in states, I’m planning to head down south to Florida! Things are good planning a trip overseas currently
I moved from South Carolina to TX at the end of 2022. I literally just got adjusted. My mom passed in March to 2023 in SC, so they may have contributed to my issues. As far as homeschooling, I'd search FB groups for secular homeschool co-ops in (your city or county) That's how we found ours. I'm Christian and still choose to homeschool secularly. I'd rather leave our religious teachings to our pastor who is educated in that area than random moms who are not.
You moved pretty far away. You also moved to a state that can have 4 seasons in one day lol. I live in Iowa so I know. There are going to be really sad days until you venture out and find community resources. Try to find a homeschool coop for the boys, the science center is great, the zoo when it warms up, go to Homemakers clearance center, trust me it's a must :)
Your energy is still there and it’s honest! Moving is hard. I’ve never moved far away (other than college/university), but I know people who have. Can your boys join Boy Scouts or 4-H, to meet friends. (The boys will be fine. Kids are pretty adaptable to moves. Most of us don’t keep the same friends from elementary school forever. Some do, but many don’t. And it’s okay!) The boys joining a club will also mean you can get involved and meet people. Also for you see if there is a women’s network for entrepreneurs in your area. You might have to wait until your parents get here to watch the boys. (And would your boys consider public school next year? It’s a new area and ideally you won’t have the same problems you did before! Again, would give them a place to meet people!)
Welcome to Iowa, sorry you are struggling. I've lived in various states and it usually took 6 mos to a year to get used to a new part of the country. (I don't have kids) If you decide to get an apartment read the lease carefully. There are places that don't allow you to run a business out of your rental. I've seen many TH-camrs run their businesses out of a climate controlled storage unit. You might look at a homeschooling group in the Ames or other outlying areas. In Iowa we are used to driving miles for resources.
Thank you! I think I just need more time. Ohhh very smart, I'll make sure to read the lease. I initially thought I would get a storage unit but the more I think about it I'd really benefit from being able to set up a designated filming spot and being able to run cutting machines at odd hours. (Things I won't be able to do at home or in a storage unit.) I'll consider weighing the options and I'll bring you guys along for the ride. ❤❤❤ I'll continue searching for homeschool groups, I hadn't considered Ames but you're right I may just need to widen my search a little bit. I'm sure we will figure it all out.. I'm just all in my feels this week.
How are you liking IA? We moved from CO to IA 3.5 years ago. As much as I loved CO and want so badly to go back, it’s gotten so bad there that we’re pretty much stuck in IA, especially since our daughter wants to move here because even with her excellent, we’ll paying job in CO, she’ll never be able to buy a house in CO. Here, in IA, she can get a nice house for way, way, WAY less than she’d be paying for rent. Hope you will be very happy in IA. People are very nice, it’s a safe place to live…but not a whole lot of scenery, compared to CO. Good luck to you and your boys.
I have moved lots of times due to my husband being in the military and the gloomy feeling after a move is completely normal! It took me like a year because I stayed in my feelings! 🫠😂 It will take a while to adjust and rebuild. I’m not sure what area you are in, but I am born and raised in Iowa (and my entire family is still in Iowa) and I know my sister homeschools in Ames and I don’t think what she does is not religious based. Maybe it’s just the area? I have family all over the state so if you are comfortable to let me know what area I might have some friends there that could give me some info about the area! I have my own TH-cam channel that has my email listed if you want to reach out. Hang in there!
I want to validate how you’re feeling! I think it makes so much sense and giving yourself some grace to feel the feels is okay! I moved across the country about a year ago, without any of my family though so a little different. It took a few months and I would just highly suggest finding the little things that bring you joy. Find a new favorite coffee spot. A new favorite park for you and the boys. Decorating your favorite cozy spot in your house, etc. You’ve got this!
Nooooooooo, please don't stop doing the life updates during the cash stuffing. I love them.
Jordan, you r amazing person, mom a lively young lady!! Give yourself credit. You do so much for everyone!! We r glad to have you back!! Just take ur time getting situated first then u will be on your way! Back into the thick of things and loving every minute!!
Thank you for this video. I personally have been waiting for it, wondering how you are doing. The reason I enjoy your videos are because you share about your life. I don't watch the cash stuffing videos of others when it is only about the cash stuffing. I want to learn about the people I choose to spend my time watching. It will take time to get settled and making friends can even take a year but you will. I'm looking forward to the shop opening.
I’m doing good just finished the 100 envelope challenge for $5050 to pay off debt 💸 now I’m working on my vacation binder for a 3 month vacation in April getting excited to go been spending some money to take a little gift 🎁 for the family.
Ohh you are doing amazing, great job!! ❤
New to your channel. What part of Iowa are you in? I have family in Iowa and am currently here visiting my oldest son who lives here. I live in Texas by the way.
that's awesome....Congratulations 🎉🎊🎆
Your feelings are so valid !! It’s hard to move & to get used to the new environment ❤
Missed your videos! Welcome back! Give it time, you'll make new friends and so will the boys! As far as non- religious home school groups, well, you did move into the Bible belt! You will get it figured out!
It sounds like things aren't fully settled and yes in general moving takes new routines, all the stuff is a lot to do. Once they are settled with you i think mentally it'll feel calmer.
Glad to see another video.
Glad to have you back. I missed your videos. Love the chatty cash stuffing and I would say it takes at least a year to settle after a big move. Just go easy on yourself and do your best, that's all we can do.
I love the vlog idea because I love here about what is going on and your thought processes. I am feeling good, I hope you are feeling good with settling in to your new place. I was an Army brat and moved a lot, it takes a while but transitions are hard and you just need be open to your new place. You’ll do great have faith in yourself. I would say it took me a year to feel connected to my new place and to feel disconnected to the old. Please share how you’re doing with the move. 😊
We moved five years ago from Ohio to Tennessee. First year was rough but now we love it and it truly feels like home.
Glad you’re arrived safely and, yes we miss you, and for me, when we move to the new house, it took us a while, by the way, I love all your content.❤❤❤❤
I’m ready to buckle in and hear how moving went.
❤❤❤ Thank you Kim! ❤❤❤
I love your binders I have your all of them for the year so far I can’t wait to see what May looks like
I actually just got layed-ff of work. Womp womp. The place I worked at was just not getting a lot of work and several people were layed-off. The only thing keeping me sane is my little savings binder. I'll be looking for another job soon though. I'll find a better one! 🙏😄 Your accent came out really thick at 21:43 and idk why, but it made me smile! So thank you for that. 💕
Hey girl. As always, love your content. I moved from Tennessee to Washington in 2020. It took me 2 years to feel comfortable/content. I actually didn’t overcome feelings of loneliness until I moved to Oregon in 2022. It was hard but you seem lovely and I know you’ll find your people!
Good to see you. I really need to start saving again. Watching you helped me so much last year but I have no saved anything this year. It's late March already. I hope things get better and keep doing TH-cam please.
We have missed you. I am glad your trip went well
Thank you!! ❤❤❤
You are doing great. Sorry that you’re sad. Glad you found your spark. Can’t wait for more shop content 😊
Thank you! ❤️ All is well it just takes time. =) ❤️❤️❤️
Solid six months after the move, but a part of the comfort comes with routine. When the grocery store is familiar, you've been to the post office a bit, you know when the schedule for activities at the library.
After a move there are all these decisions you have to make all over again. When you're running errands, the right order to do them. When is the traffic the lightest, where's a good place to get coffee?
Plan your ideal week, try to do those things, PLAN on there being hiccups (because you're in the information gathering stage) and...see what works best for your family.
Not knowing which store did or did not have my favorite creamer was a super unfun game when I moved. So many "simple" tasks to reacquaint with new surroundings.
I think you needed to put this out with your energy right now and then we can give you some of our positive energy! ⚡️⚡️
I just finished my March binder, including all 31 envelopes. That’s the first time I’ve got it done in one month. Now I’m ready to start April. When you don’t yet have enough for the month you are working on, it just makes sense to me to concentrate on where the money is needed most.
Hey Girl Hey! Your feelings will always be valid. Don't let anyone tell you different. I enjoy hearing about your life. You are an escape from my crazy life! ♥
Welcome back. God bless you and your kids 💕💕💖❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️💖❤️
I would like to see the start to finish video😊…Another great video Jordan…Have a great weekend
Hey Jordan, great to see you😊 I never mind the chatty videos ❤I love them . I’m doing ok dealing with a garnishment of over 10k that came out of no where.😮So feeling a little jumble my self❤I love the monthly binder it has help so much😊
Ohhh wow that is a huge hit, I'm so sorry! ❤❤❤
My family moved a lot growing up. I would give yourself a good solid year to adjust. ❤
I'm from a military family and I moved a LOT. I went to 11 different school. Some for a few years and some just a few weeks. You learn to make friends kind of fast.
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Hello 👋 Jordan , here watching ❤❤congratulations on your move now you’re going to make new memories for your boys.
Thank you so much Fatima! Heres to hoping for new memories and traditions in our new home. ❤❤❤
Give it time girl...I moved from Wisconsin to Missouri it took me a while . You will find your spot there. Love your channel
We’ve moved 5 times in the last 8 years and it definitely takes time to get use to a new area. Once you get your routine down and get things figured out and learn the area it does get easier the first month or two are alway a little rough.
Hey friend. Glad to see you back. I moved from Michigan to Ohio. It was very emotional. We really didn’t have any family here. When I got a job that’s when I started meeting people. Other then that we stayed to ourselves. Have a great rest of your day.
You could get a storage shed and turn it into a office/shop
I would love that! Unfortunately, the yards in this neighborhood are very small and it's not an option on this property. =(
I made a major move from Canada to Tennessee when my children were 2 and a newborn. We had no family here and it was not until we joined a church did I start making friends. I don’t make friends easily so it was stressful for me with such young children. It will get better just give yourself time. Once your family moves there it will be easier also.
You are going to do great. You might be able to find a small office or coworking space for the ETSY shop. Praying for you and looking forward to your success.
Moving is hectic!!! And it seems like there's always curve balls thrown with unexpected things. My last move was across the state, it took prob close to a year to really settle in with acclimating and establishing new routine. I can't imagine moving everyone and renovating, it's alot. I'm happy to hear your creativity and spark is coming back, I hope unpacking and having a space for your shop and videoing will make it even more enjoyable! Just do what you can and enjoy. I look forward to your content and shop restocks!
Honestly, it took me 3 months to get out of that funk. It's ok to feel that way because we are essentially mourning the friends we were used to. Once you're settled in more you'll see the good things that are awaiting you. I think you did move at a weird time because school is different up north. I do find it odd that there's no neutral school for your kiddos. 🤔 I live next door (illinois) and there are plenty here. I'm so glad you're putting up your shop soon because I ran out of everything for my planners. 😢 I hope you get a lot of orders to help you out with income. WE MISSED U, JORDAN! 😭💕✨️💕✨️
Rent a storage unit at a storage unit place, turn it into your office/warehouse. If you're set up like an S-corp (even if you're just sole proprietor) you can write off the monthly fee as a business expense and it help you to have a different environment to work at. Hoping all the best for you. Hugs from Florida, Carolena
This is totally normal the way you feel . the first year is the hardest , the worst thing to do is compare each state . it will get easier especially when you're parents move in .
I've done 3 big moves in my life, and I would say it takes a year for me to establish the new community and routines, to be honest. Patience and finding new friends or hobby meet ups are key, imo. Good luck with your new town!
Moved from NY(18yrs) to Fl (1.5yrs) to GA(14 yrs) to IN (currently 21 yrs). In my experience it takes about 6 months to start to feel at home and the older you are the harder and takes longer to adjust. The kids adjusted before and easier than we did. Did they miss their friends yes but they made new friends and developed a new routine. You will adjust and everything will fall into place.
Me being older this time around may be my issue. I'm set in my ways!! lol Thank you for your insight, I am feeling a lot better after hearing from yall. ❤❤❤ Thankfully my kids seem fine and are excited about all the new parks and things here. I think we will be fine and I just need to calm down. lol
We moved from California to Georgia with 3 kids under 4 years old,( one was 10 days old!) Talk about a culture shock! Lol We had our church family,( LDS ), which was as a lifesaver but everything else was tough at first,( it was a job related move and had never even seen the town!) My husband was warned to enter through the “good side of town” so the wife wouldn’t freak out, well guess who forgot?! Within a few months we loved it, especially the wonderful people; my kids cried when we finally moved 12 years later. I’m sure you will do fine. God bless!
Definitely feel the feelings!! Having a good cry with someone who you trust and screaming when alone in the car can let out some of the uncomfortable feelings in a healthy way. You don't want to stuff feelings. Everything your talking about is normal, leaving friends behind is very painful, how about giving one of them a call? Do something physical, like taking a long hike or if you wish some deep cleansing breaths and maybe a little yoga. I hope some of these things we are saying can bring you some peace, Jordan. Keep your eyes on the prize, your doing this to help your boys health!!
Check out Lost Island Water Park in Waterloo Iowa this summer. The boys should like it
Ohhh I just googled it, how fun!!! We are adding that to the to-do list, thank you!! ❤❤❤
Also there's a KOA close to there for camping 🏕
I would like you to finish the whole binder. This is a idea, when you finish the some of the challenge in the April like 26 week challenge you can put it into May mortgage/bill, so it kind like doing 2 months at one go
Jordan! I'm so glad I got to see a video from you today. I'm not sure if you follow Sav saves on YT; but she just does like monthly launches every month. Like one per month with limited things. Once it's gone, that's it. Is that maybe something you could do? Just so it's not so overwhelming? I don't know, just a thought. ❤
It’s ok to feel your feels and miss your friends especially when things are still sorta up in the air. Personally being unsettled and not knowing how big changes are going to actually play out causes me alot of anxiety for me. I will say I’m definitely surprised by the fact of no secular home school coops or whatnot. Especially since you’re no longer in the Bible Belt.
I move every 3 ish years, I'm in the military, and it takes TIME. Your feelings are valid, these emotions are normal, and it will get better! There is no set timeline on how any one person will deal, but you will get there! Also, you did not move with your parents, so that's a big difference too as mentally you were planning to have them there during this period as well! 💚💚
Hi, Jordan!
I'm so glad to see you here. I've been sick but still able to watch your video.😊 We are going to be neighbors, it's going to be cool 😊!
I hope you start feeling better soon Jennifer! ❤
@JordanBudgets Thank you, Jordan ! Whatever I've got is kicking my butt lol
Give it time...I retired and moved from California to a 2000 population town in north idaho. It takes a minute to get used to new....everything.
Great to see you again💜💜
I think a paper budget cash stuffing would be great, then a vlog video, and finally a shop vlog would be really awesome, what do you think?😊
Having lived in the midwest all my life. . .you may have moved at a really sort of gloomy time too. Summertime is much more vibrant with festivals etc. I suggest you travel to St. Louis, KC Missouri/Kansas to do some fun trips. You have been through a lot in the past couple of years.
Great video! Welcome back
Give yourself at least a year to get comfortable to your new life. Experiencing the weather and seasons, learning the traffic patterns, and mastering your daily routine is vital to your comfort, and that can take a while. Nevertheless, a positive attitude will do wonders for all those nerves.
Missed your videos, and as much as this move has been rough for you, I'm glad to be your neighbor now! 🤗❤️ (South Dakotan here)
Yay, I'm happy to be your neighbor too!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
And to be completely fair to the state and the area, there isn't anything I dislike so far. Change has just been... a lot. >.
@@JordanBudgets that's totally fair, I went through that when I moved from my hometown to where I live now 🫣 all my family and friends are 4 hours away, in the middle of the state. But now, I'm only 15 minutes from Iowa, in the biggest city I've ever lived in 🤣
Sorry your move has been rough. Try the YMCA or local sporting events to meet people.
I love the rain deer book. I really want it
I would love to be able to order the reindeer one too!!!! It's just too cute!!
See if you can get a shed. To put in the back yard for your shop.
I would love that! Unfortunately, the yards in this neighborhood are very small and it's not an option on this property. =(
Oh sorry , you will find the right place. 🎉
Saylorville has beaches and so does Rock Creek area in Iowa
I have moved several times around the country and I say it takes a good 6 months to not feel devastated and start to make friends, get a routine! I actually lived in Iowa for 9 years and you’ll never meet nicer people! I love Iowa!!
I live in Iowa --- south of the Des Moines area. There are so many homeschooling resources in Iowa, keep looking into it. Yes, a lot of the groups are religious-based, but I know there are many people who homeschool and are not doing it for religious reasons. It may be that it will take you time, but I'm sure you will find others that are wanting community like you. And there are beaches, just not the kind you are used to -- tons of lakes with beaches. Hang in there.
Thank you for this insight it really makes me feel better! I'm going to keep searching for community (and beaches!!) ❤❤❤
Hey do you sell the Christmas book
I do! More will restock on this Friday at 12PM central time on my Etsy shop. ❤❤❤
@JordanBudgets ok are they 40.00? I need to get one lol
Yes! $38 but with shipping I believe it's right around $42. Thank you for the support! ❤
@JordanBudgets okay awesome I will look Friday yay!!! Thank u
Are these budget binder things in your shop? Or someone else’s? They’re very pretty.
I think and hope things will get better. Give it time. Get involved in whatever community events you can. You should get in touch with Jennifer fron Life in Envelopes. She lives in Iowa. Maybe she can answer some questions for you or point you in the right direction. Hang in there!
She lives just north of you in the Ames area.
I personally thought you did some research on the state before you moved? I just didn’t think you just jump and moved. Well hopefully you will find what you’re looking for, maybe you might have to compromise and join and adapt to some new kind of ways of life. Hope things get better. You don’t have an extra bedroom for your Essay shop? I think like others have suggested a she shed would work good you can run electric and drywall it and turn it into a nice office another TH-camr I watch built one it turned out beautiful. Hope things get better. 😊
I did but apparently not enough. >.< Unfortunately though, I don't have space for the Etsy shop in the house or on the property. ❤
Do a separate budget video so you can have another monetized video. I was hoping you would have space in your new home for an office/Etsy shop. Sorry things have been rough but as you settle in it will get better.
I think you should make your budget videos in the middle of the week for the following week. Then cash stuff on Monday.
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I moved to my current area about 5 years ago. I immediately loved the place, but it took about 3 years until I felt like I had a good group of friends and a little bit of a support network. That being said, the pandemic was NOT helpful when it came to making friends, being relatively new to the area.
Welcome to Iowa!!! It is a beautiful state...Wherever you are please feel free to reach out. I'm not a creeper believe me...I have a great ear if you need to talk!
It took me a while maybe because I moved from DC to North Carolina Hugh shock I cried a lot but I’m glad I did because there was better opportunities for my family hang there things will balance out
Welcome back 😊
Thank you so much Connie!! ❤❤❤
So I limit myself to one hour of active news watching a day…. Sometimes I skip a day. As for moving, it is tough to do. I moved from my home state to another state by myself, work really saved me during that time. Create a routine, and if you can join a class, or gym or something along those lines. It will get better.
this may sound crazy... but can you set up in a climate controlled storage unit with access to electricity? my grandpa has done that for years with his lawn care service.
also..... the world is 'off' lately. it's heartbreaking but I am thankful that things are coming to light. I'm needing to avoid the news and social media lately.
I think that's what she was doing in Mississippi. That's what I do for my business as well. I do most of my work from home but fill orders f rom the unit.
I'm starting a in job on Monday.
Hi Girlie Ty for sharing your blessings XOXO Coco
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Look into 4H in your area.
That is a great idea, thank you! ❤❤❤
@@JordanBudgets it's a great homeschool program. One of my friend's daughter has been in it since she was 6 and now 16. She got really big into sewing and now designing her own clothes and thinking of opening her own clothing line. The same friend, have sons get into art and now sells paintings at farmers markets in the area. You can learn so much in 4H and they are great for homeschooling families.
When I heard you were moving to the Midwest I thought for sure southern Minnesota because of the Mayo Clinic but Iowa is close! Lol
Yes! There are honestly some really great spots all over/around the midwest for medical needs. I picked Des Moines because I had family move here and I wanted to be by them, and we are a pretty short drive to better/bigger hospital systems when we need them. =) ❤
I say this with all love, maybe try a religious community? I don’t know what your history is obviously but as a person of faith I suggest giving it a try ❤ we moved and our new church community has been a huge blessing
Moving is actually diagnosed trauma even if you were excited about it. It called “Relocation Syndrome”.
I just moved to another state, been here 3 months and still experiencing the blues. 💙💙💙
It took me about 2 years to really get settled.
Everyone always says a year, but 1 would say it takes 2 to really feel at home. It will be okay Jordan, just stay with it, moving is hard, but so worth it. It is a whole new start and it will be okay just take stuff one thing at a time. Get school figured out, Then get healthcare, then work and Etsy, then.....whatever. Dont let yourself get overwhelmed that way, just take one thing at a time. It is so normal to feel sad and lost at first, it will feel better soon, but it takes time. Hang in there girl
Missed you so glad you’re back with us !!! Glad your shop back opened ! I don’t watch the news much I get so depressed . I moved from Alabama to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. I love the town country town, but they had no middle of the road. Churches, you had to be a religion and the religion I Is Methodist I could not find a Methodist Church. And the others well we didn’t believe in the same thing let me put it that way. And then the cost of living was so high. We couldn’t live there. We couldn’t afford to buy a home there. I did not need a 300,000 to a 500,000 home. The prices of the older homes were just that high. So we moved back to Alabama. We still have a home here thank the Lord we hadn’t sold it. I don’t know how you pay your bills how many jobs you have to have in Pennsylvania, but I’m retired and I wasn’t going back to work. You will fall back in order quick you got this!!!!!
Girl, I think I actually might need a coffee intervention lol! Things have been good here trying to get things on back on track as well hoping to move to Florida within a year or so so while you’re above me right now in states, I’m planning to head down south to Florida! Things are good planning a trip overseas currently
I moved from South Carolina to TX at the end of 2022. I literally just got adjusted. My mom passed in March to 2023 in SC, so they may have contributed to my issues. As far as homeschooling, I'd search FB groups for secular homeschool co-ops in (your city or county) That's how we found ours. I'm Christian and still choose to homeschool secularly. I'd rather leave our religious teachings to our pastor who is educated in that area than random moms who are not.
Military family and I feel like you have to do 2-3 three years for a full assessment of a place.
Hey neighbor!!! Welcome to iowa!!!
You moved pretty far away. You also moved to a state that can have 4 seasons in one day lol. I live in Iowa so I know. There are going to be really sad days until you venture out and find community resources. Try to find a homeschool coop for the boys, the science center is great, the zoo when it warms up, go to Homemakers clearance center, trust me it's a must :)
Your energy is still there and it’s honest!
Moving is hard. I’ve never moved far away (other than college/university), but I know people who have. Can your boys join Boy Scouts or 4-H, to meet friends. (The boys will be fine. Kids are pretty adaptable to moves. Most of us don’t keep the same friends from elementary school forever. Some do, but many don’t. And it’s okay!) The boys joining a club will also mean you can get involved and meet people. Also for you see if there is a women’s network for entrepreneurs in your area. You might have to wait until your parents get here to watch the boys.
(And would your boys consider public school next year? It’s a new area and ideally you won’t have the same problems you did before! Again, would give them a place to meet people!)
I love Iowa! I go to Spencer Ia every October
Hey I think you should do that in a different video
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Welcome to Iowa, sorry you are struggling. I've lived in various states and it usually took 6 mos to a year to get used to a new part of the country. (I don't have kids)
If you decide to get an apartment read the lease carefully. There are places that don't allow you to run a business out of your rental. I've seen many TH-camrs run their businesses out of a climate controlled storage unit. You might look at a homeschooling group in the Ames or other outlying areas. In Iowa we are used to driving miles for resources.
Thank you! I think I just need more time. Ohhh very smart, I'll make sure to read the lease. I initially thought I would get a storage unit but the more I think about it I'd really benefit from being able to set up a designated filming spot and being able to run cutting machines at odd hours. (Things I won't be able to do at home or in a storage unit.) I'll consider weighing the options and I'll bring you guys along for the ride. ❤❤❤ I'll continue searching for homeschool groups, I hadn't considered Ames but you're right I may just need to widen my search a little bit. I'm sure we will figure it all out.. I'm just all in my feels this week.
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How are you liking IA? We moved from CO to IA 3.5 years ago. As much as I loved CO and want so badly to go back, it’s gotten so bad there that we’re pretty much stuck in IA, especially since our daughter wants to move here because even with her excellent, we’ll paying job in CO, she’ll never be able to buy a house in CO. Here, in IA, she can get a nice house for way, way, WAY less than she’d be paying for rent. Hope you will be very happy in IA. People are very nice, it’s a safe place to live…but not a whole lot of scenery, compared to CO. Good luck to you and your boys.
I have moved lots of times due to my husband being in the military and the gloomy feeling after a move is completely normal! It took me like a year because I stayed in my feelings! 🫠😂 It will take a while to adjust and rebuild. I’m not sure what area you are in, but I am born and raised in Iowa (and my entire family is still in Iowa) and I know my sister homeschools in Ames and I don’t think what she does is not religious based. Maybe it’s just the area? I have family all over the state so if you are comfortable to let me know what area I might have some friends there that could give me some info about the area! I have my own TH-cam channel that has my email listed if you want to reach out. Hang in there!