Why did you choose a butter bell over a bowl & lid type container? My entire life we have used an old pyrex "refrigerator container" (only recently learned it wasn't an actual butter dish lol) which fits a single stick cut in half but we never have to worry about the butter getting too soft or melting since it is essentially in a lidded bowl.

Smart to use sticky tabs at first. I have such anxiety of starting it,, as I want it to look just “right”.

This planner is new to me -- I'd love to know what kind of planner are you! task list, journaling, top 3? Tell me!

Your husband is so lucky! Thanks for all you do. Good job on the videos. Keep going!

Love it! Might have to talk to hubby about that! We do three gifts per child but don’t do toys!!

Can you do your weekly hauls too? I would love to see some recipes using those winter products. Especially the ginger lemon juice. Does it burn the kiddos throats? Do you add honey? Thank you!

The I01 for sure! I love the immunity benefits and how it reduces my inflammation!!

Thanks for your review! Your skin is looking so beautiful!

I love Oliveda skincare and your skin is glowing! Okay I really need to try the orange thing!!

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I have never heard of this company but I am intrigued! I would like to try that OR serum that is tinted. Well I would like to try a lot of it but we will see. Thanks for sharing.

Ha ha I regularly hear my grandmother's voice patience is a virtue. I know realize she was saying it to herself the way I do now. When things get really crazy I hear her whispering rest it will keep. My life as a mother makes me miss her so much, and I am so grateful for her words.

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Does spelt behave like wheat or take a longer rise time? Do you have the recipes for your baked goods somewhere? And where did you find that mat you’re making the biscuits on? I’d love one! Thanks for sharing. I just found your channel and am watching a few!

What’s on the menu? How much do you spend a month on food? I mean how much do you budget? I’m trying to redo ours. We are debating a Costco membership but shop at Aldi and Kroger right now. Thanks.

How do you eat? Do you bake your own bread? Good haul.

Thanks for the inspiration! Can't wait to try this on my channel!!!❤ Keep it going.

I've never heard of cooking it first. I don't know anyone who does that. The whole point of freeze drying, instead of dehydrating it, is to keep more of it's nutrients. It's the only reason why I want to buy a freeze dryer. Eating liver raw is very common. They sell it in pill form after it's been freeze dried raw. It's why they are so popular, and work so well. Just letting you know is all. : )

Loved seeing your selections from Azure. Thanks. ❤

where did you get your mason jar pretty tops? they look wooden?

I never thought to add peanut butter powder to overnight oats. Thank you!

Teaching your kids life skills like cooking is SO important!

You are a great mom!

So true! A little planning makes for a much more peaceful morning ❤

freezer tour?

Stocking up is SO important!

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Keep voting Democrat and soon you won’t be able to afford toilet paper.

My half cow is $2400!! I wish I had those prices 😔

Fellow Homemaker here and new subscriber. I really enjoyed your vlog and can’t wait for more💕

We love love love oatmeal bakes. Apple Raisin is our favorite. It looks like you are winging it...thats what I do too ha ha

I just found your channel. I love grocery hauls, and you order lots of the same things that I do! I wanted the chocolate chips last month, because they don’t contain soy lecithin…. Unfortunately they were out of stock (5lb bag). I’ll try again next time. Thanks for sharing the granola bar recipe. I’ve not been having much luck with finding a recipe that doesn’t crumble when you take a bite, or never sets up and sticks together.😂😂 Loving your content and look forward to more!🥰

If you could share 1 peice of motherhood advice, what would it be? ❤

My husband and I got a lot of grief from friends as we were raising our kids. We also kept in mind we were raising future adults that needed to be able to problem solve and survive on their own successfully. We wanted them to learn what they liked, disliked and believed while they were under the umbrella of our security. They are now in their late 20’s and early 30’s. Both successful in their own right. They always had chores, bedtimes, structure, routines, and rules to follow. Each season always has its own challenges and learning curves. But they grow up and move out before you know what hit you. And yet another new season with learning curve presents itself. You are totally right, slow down and enjoy the seasons and changes. Take the extra time to let the littlest learn. Be willing to do extra clean up so they can help. And always take time to listen to their hearts. I promised myself I would always stop, with in reason, if my littles wanted to chat or read or go outside and dig in the dirt. I wanted to cultivate relationships that they would be able to look back on with good memories. And I endeavored to make sure they knew they were loved beyond measure and meant more to me than anything in this world. I succeeded. Times were not always easy. And we definitely had rough days. But it was all worth it and I would go through every darkness and hard time all over again in order to end up where we are today. Keep the faith. And know that it’s going to be worth it.

Stacey’s tortillas. I buy the three pack at a time. I keep them frozen until I’m ready for a new pack. They freeze very well. I just stick them in my little crisper in my fridge when I’m ready for a new pack. They just defrost in there. They’re really good and I’ve always been happy with them. Tortillas are a gift to myself in the bread department. lol. I make all other bread items we eat.

Spicy water 🤣😂 I love it!

Yes to all those in your stack especially Anne of GG! For a new favorite from last year- I definitely questioned the Wing Feather Saga Series but our kiddos loved it! Otherwise we usually choose any Newberry Award winners for sure. We also love the YWAM books especially the missionary ones (heroes of faith and the heroes of history). Otherwise some Favorites over the years- Justin Morgan Had a Horse, The Witch at Blackbird Pond, Nathaniel Bowditch, Johnny Tremaine, Where The Mountain Meets the Moon..and of course many more 😂

Hello, saw your highlight on Virginia Kerr. Great to meet another mama of many here! 💜Way to “homestead” in the city too! 🙌🏽

Can you harvest the freeze dryer juice?

Love my red light too!

I hope you can always afford this. Being a widowed Mom of 2, I can't even imagine if I had such a large family what I would do

One package of organic ground beef costs me 9 dollars. So, Azure standard already will save money there if you do the math.

This is our biggest grocery month of the year because we made our bulk meat purchase.

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What big preservation project do you have this month?

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