I will be 80 yrs. old next week. I DO NOT get done what I did 10 yrs. ago. I have gotten slower especially in the last 5 years. I don't compare myself to anyone else but I do tend to look back at all I used to get done and what a tiny bit I do now. I hate that everything takes me 3-4 times longer now. And I know I will only get slower. Old age is not something you get over, mores the pity. The best thing about it is it makes you long to go to your forever home. Sometimes I find myself just sitting. As my mother used to say "Just keep on living." Have a blessed day.

Thank you for the discount code! My husband and I just ordered the metal raised beds and I'm so excited! This was an answer to my prayers because we had just talked about how to make some raised beds and then I watched your video. Thank you so, so much! ❤

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UPDATE: Great news… just found good news about safety of resin planters. The short answer, they’re safe! The long answer: “Unlike some wood and metal planters, resin pots don't absorb water or leach substances into the soil. This makes them a safe choice for planting and ensures that they won't affect the soil or the plants growing in them. That's especially important for planters growing edible plants like herbs.” HTHs others who may have had concerns.

I’m new at bread baking but this recipe is fool proof! I’ve made it 5 times now and each time I was thinking, this is a bust, it’s not looking right, and I’m afraid to look at the bread when it’s done. However, every single time I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how good it looks and how wonderful it tastes! This is a great recipe, thank you Mary!❤😊

This was a great video! I so agree with you. Im 75 and am tired of beating myself up for not getting more done! Thank you! xx

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Thank you for a great message in balance. Sometimes there is so much to do that I get overwhelmed. I like your idea to make a list of what is your priority for the day and let the rest keep. I also agree with you about being outside it's my happy place. Love your videos

Very cute planter

Wow! I just made this last night and today. It didn’t look as good as yours and didn’t rise as much but it was a definite wow……I sprinkled it with the everything seasoning as you suggested and oh my goodness!! My husband and I are loving it! Thank you once again for a winner!!

Just chatted with the company about the planter. They didn’t seem to understand my question of “is the plastic food safe”. When they told me I could grow veggies in it, I asked what the assigned recycle number is they didn’t know what that is and couldn’t tell me. I explained the numbering system. They’re going to check with their manufacturer and email me by tomorrow. I’m encouraged, but I will wait to order until I get an answer to this. By any chance do you have further information about this? Thank you

This planter looks terrific and will work in my small space (senior community- small yard!). No where on website does it say the plastic is food safe. I’m going to give them a quick call before I order. Thanks, Mary. I’m excited to try this.

I appreciate this video so much! I can’t wait to watch more of them. A friend gave me a jar of her 34-year old sourdough starter & I didn’t know the first thing of what to do with it. I feel much more informed after watching this. Thank you so much for simple explanations!

Oh that’s very nice. I planted some cucumbers from seed couple summers ago they started growing alright , then I realized oh these need a trellis ooops ! Luckily for me we have a really nice farmers market about 5 mins away . Cricket

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Hmm, I guess I’m not following the same channels as you because I haven’t gotten that vibe. I take what I find useable and beautiful, and try to file that away for future use. I’ve picked up so may useful tips from you, Lisa (farmhouse on Boone), Heidi (rain country), Mary (Mary’s Nest), Elly (Elly’s Everyday), and I’m having so much fun trying them all!

The second loaf of bread is how I make my cinnamon bread. With a few more twists to make it almost round. I pop it in the Dutch oven so the butter doesn't spill out. It becomes a pull apart bread and is delicious!!

Have you ever heard of square foot gardening? I have adapted that to square foot cleaning/house keeping. One day I might dust mop one room. Another day, wipe the widow sills in the kitchen. The dishes are daily and the bathroom gets wiped down twice a week. I only do 2 loads laundry per week. I take a bit of time each day to go outside with a mop bucket, fill it with weeds and put it on the compost, yes my garden could use an entire crew but I've learned to accept its imperfection.

I grow my cucumbers and beans on a lattice trellis and they love it. I tried to move them last year into my actual garden and they did not produce as well, so I moved them back this year. So far, they seem like they are doing as they always have...growing. They will grow so high that they grow above our house. I have never seen anything like it. But, this is only my third year of gardening, so that first year really spoiled me because they grew so much in such a short time that I was blown away. I didn't know that stuff grew like that, but I had never grown food before. Now that I have a better idea of how to do it, I will do whatever I can to stay away from grocery store foods. There is no comparison.

Beautiful

Aww. It’s so you!!

I just ordered one. Now I can have a little garden on my patio! I'm so excited.

Ma'am, That is a really purdy plant'r .. Cud Yu tell Me whare Yu git Yer skurts from ? .. I hav'bin look'n fer Long Jersey like Material skurts fer a'while now .. I'd greatly appreciate it .. SHaLUM From Hill'Top Hollar ~ HaLaLYaHUaH

I am 62 years old..Durning the growing season here in PA I work at a local farm/farm market 3 days a week..we have 4 dogs so my house is never spotless…I have several flower beads and a huge veggie garden that need tending to everyday…my kitchen is clean and ready to cook everyday.. like you said if you get it all done today it will just be back again tomorrow..so I’ll drop what I am doing to help with the grandkids, stop and pet the dogs, enjoying the beautiful outdoors…

Thank you for all your videos I like the simple easy methods you use. I have one question. When you take your starter out of the refrigerator to bake or feed do you stir it first or just scoop it out and then just put back in the refrigerator? I get confused on this part about stirring or just scooping. Thank You so much.

I am really enjoying your videos. I jsut recently found you and subscribed. I was wondering if you can freeze this bread since there is only one of us that can eat it.. thanks

And never go shopping while your hungry

Life!😂

Can you share more about your dairy? I thought that structure was a root cellar. I think where you live is so beautiful.

Good Morning Ms Mary. I just happened by your channel today. What a sad comment I’m so sorry that was said to you. I popped in on your web page and I’m excited to go through. May I ask a question… Are you Pentecostal/Apostolic by chance? Lol no truer words spoken It will start again tomorrow! I’m a 73 year old Pastors wife and life is a change and sometimes a challenge everyday.

OK, you’re absolutely right and sourdough is the bomb. And I’m 69 and I stay at home and I cannot get it all done between the house to cook the cleaning the gardening, the chickens and the ducks and the dogs and let’s not forget my husband. Lol.

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Oh I love the planter, I’ve been wanting some, maybe next year, I have space, but this would so much easier for me.

Such a great idea. I just looked on line. They also come with castor wheels for mobility💜.

Those would b😊e great to grow herbs in.

Good Morning 😃 Rose the recipe for carrot cake ( sourdough starter or discard ) please

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Love it!!

Dear Mary, I'd would love to contribute to your efforts and kind educational encouragement. Is there a way I can do that please?

Wise words ❤ my husband and I have a 160+ acre farm with quite a bit of livestock. He recently became very sick and thank God's blessings, he's getting better everyday. So, I to have also learned that it's ok if I can't get everything done. And I'm also a "young" 😂 68 and my husband is 9 yrs my senior. And we are getting ready to start cutting our hay. God has blessed us as He has taught us so much. Love your videos and may God Bless each and everyone 🙏🏻💕

Amen………thank you..!……..

I want to live in a lived in home....I do not want people to come over and feel uncomfortable because everything is in its place and spotless....I raised 6 boys and homeschooled and enjoyed doing things with my family. I am now 70 and cannot do what I used to do but we do now live in a smaller home which helps....we still garden and have chickens. I love to be outside as well and try to everyday. I have always been a stay at home mom and we went without many things but we had everything we needed. I so enjoy your videos. I am with you girlfriend! Thanks for your encouragements!

First mistake, you never ever compare yourself to another person! It will cause you too many problems! secondly you don't know how much help she is getting from her kids. Every one has their own journey, Their good and bad days. I thank God, I wake up every morning and start my day.

Once again I have learned from you….would have never thought to use my stick blender to whip up cream cheese frosting…. My hand mixer on speed 1 is super fast…..marvelous idea❤️

Me too ! after all this years ( 5 children single mom I don’t know how I did it one thing I know pray is a powerful thing .. JESUS my helper , but I do have limitations thank you for being sincere GOD BLESS You and ur family and recipes

Hi there, I wanted to pop in to say I finally have a starter!! I did my happy dance. so I used some Kamut and warm water. this was after using some hard white wheat berries. this is day 4 for me so with some hope and a prayer, I might be able to put it in fridge on day five. so happy. I just stuck with it determined this is going to work for me. Kept in in my oven with light on and took temperature it was a stable 84 degrees. 😊 thank you so much for all your input.

Thank you for this wonderful video. It was an encouragement to me. ~Sherry ♥

Mary this video was just what I needed to hear. I am 69 and cannot achieve nearly as much as I would like. I do stress about it and you made me realise just to be kind to myself. After 27years working I retired in 2022 and am loving being to embrace my love of cooking. I hate housework but always keep my floors and bathroom done but dusting is a chore that isn’t done as often as it should be. I also love sewing knitting etc. I have made your sourdough discard bread and love it. Yesterday I made your chocolate banana loaf and my gosh is it lovely. I am keen to try your carrot cake. You are an inspiration and I pray that the Lord blesses you and Casey abundantly. I live in Australind Western Australia. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I am 61 and my husband and I live on a 13-acre farm. We raise cows, have chickens, 2 kids and a dog. I rarely just kick back and watch t.v. unless I am sick. After watching a few "young mothers" who have 4 , 6 or even more children, but they are quite a bit younger than I am. We all have to do what we can do and the ultimate goal, is to walk in the love and peace of God. You are such a blessing to me, I appreciate your channel so much..Thank you for your honesty and transparency...God bless you dear lady. And thank you for this yummy recipe...Sherri-Payette Idaho

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