A WEEK IN MY LIFE: discovering matcha, puzzle party, home cooking | Mothering during a COLD SNAP!

[@laurieg6416]

I love what you said about instead of being a bother, our children are our real work. 😊

[@karenbrunton6529]

Megan, as you well know, the mundane, "boring" things of life are the dream of moms with children in the hospital. Enjoy the sweetness of these slower days to the fullest. 💐

[@annafehr7843]

Megan thanks for sharing you life , I am a Mennonite. I’m speaking low German. you encourage me so much even though I am not a mom with kids,I am a stay at home wife with no kids yet and we live far away from my family and from my husband‘s family so sometimes it’s hard to do things by your own and get out the house So thank you. ❤

[@cornjuiceproductions2887]

Omg Cambria Joy makes the BEST maple marshmallows! Add a scoop of gelatin to 1/3 cup water. Heat a cup of maple syrup til boiling. Then whip in the mixer for 15 minutes! Like I said, AMAZING

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

Megan, I love your video and how you’re trying to find a slow pace life in today’s busy society. I prefer the fast pace life over slowing down. I am over 60 and the slow down days will soon be here and while they’re not yet I wanna enjoy it the fast pace running here running them keeps me young.

[@FearlessRVLiving]

I would LOVE a list of podcasts youre listening to. I agree, the food industry is nuts!!

[@ThisJoyFilledLife]

Loved this. 💜

[@andreeaa12]

It's ok if you read more than 1 book to your kid. Everyone does whatever fits them best

[@S.e.r.a.i.n.a]

Love your chatty and relaxed videos! Would also love to see a video on how you integrate your dog into your (still quite busy I imagine) life 😊 what name did you decide to give her?

[@stacyhoffman_growingbravely]

This video kept me company in the early hours of the morning while I was preparing for my day 💛

[@TheMennomilist]

Woah you showed up like having a twin in portions of this video. Pretty cool. If only you could multiply yourself to help you out right?? Yes! You totally encompass slow living with things you do. It's part of why I enjoy your videos. :) Very nice! You have a Bernina. Those are great machines! I have a Juki but used a Bernina a few times that I borrowed. I am glad you were answering your son's questions about your machine. I totally agree with you to let your kids free play and that you don't have to constantly entertain them. I was raised where honestly, no one really played with me as I am the youngest and was the surprised age gap baby while my siblings played with one another and were close in age. It is why I have so many hobbies, and so I think it is GREAT for other kids to learn to be bored to be able to gain creative juices! We have the same cloth checkerboard here. I feel you eat pretty healthy. My kids don't really like some veggies or fruits (other than maybe apples). Yeah the microplastics are awful. If you have any plastic tools, containers, or Teflon items. . don't use them any longer. About all the people in your age group that may be done having babies, they could have a surprise baby later on (my last two have a 14 year age gap). haha. Great job taking walks in this weather! It is so cold outside. I do NOT walk unless it is warm out. I am impressed. My ears feel deep pain as I was partially deaf in both ears (80% each) in my early years, and I think they are just really sensitive to the cold (even with hats on and such).

[@ruthorlitta5606]

Megan, that whole matcha container would probably fit in the pretty jar! Then it still stays fresh! 😀

[@meganginger3791]

Glad your getting into Matchas💚 They are so good for us. Oat milk is amazing with it, and maple syrup. Enjoy!

[@amberhollie6981]

I haven't seen one of your videos in 5 years! So glad YT brought me back.

[@reneenewcomb8344]

I am once again encouraged by your videos! I enjoy your videos as it feels like I'm home again (I'm from your town and you truly make me want to be back home again there! I loved growing up there so much). I have 4 kids as well (1.5 yr old twins, 5yr old, and 7yr old). We are home a lot as we homeschool and don't do too too much outside our home - and I'm 100% ok with that! When you mention walking, I'm always re-encouraged to get on more walks once again. We get out and walk around the neighborhood as much as we possibly can, but I do have goals to change our walking scenery to go to walking parks and our local arboretum walking trails. I enjoy seeing what your cooking and baking too as we do most everything from scratch (keeping it very simple). Your content is right on par with what the generations coming up after us needs to hear/see! All of the truths you share are so valuable for youger/new mothers to be encouraged by. Keep up the good work with all the time and effort you put into these videos!

[@marialaguer4871]

My love, thank you for your videos. I live vicariously through them ❤. Have a blessed rest of your week.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Awww, well glad you are here!

[@lisalovesstitchin]

My mum used to make marshmallow slice. Bake a plain cake batter in a slice tray and then once it’s cool she would spread strawberry jam then pour on marshmallow and refrigerate till set. She used to make one with peppermint marshmallow and swirl dark chocolate on top or make pink marshmallow with sprinkles. ❤

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Megan can you please restock the tallow balm ASAP please?!❤

[@Thisblessedmama]

I am new to the world of being a stay at home mom! I have a 7 year old, a 2 year old and a 1 year old and I have worked up until the new year. We decided it was best if I stayed home with our kids. I find myself feeling like I have to do all these things around the house but honestly, I just want to soak up all the moments with my 2 I still have home with me! I feel like I've missed so much being a working mom and I CRAVE that slower pace of life! After hustle and chaos that was my life every single morning and evening when I was working, it has been so refreshing to sit and have my cup of coffee before my kids get up...making a good breakfast for my family and planning out my day with no deadlines or over head has been so nice! I'm so blessed to be able to be at home with my children now! I LOVE your channel! It's just so relaxing and I look forward to your videos!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Wow! I screenshot this message. I never want to forget it! This is such a great perspective and I've been a stay at home mom for a while so I don't always see it this way! How beautiful!

[@Thisblessedmama]

@@MeganFoxUnlocked thanks so much for taking the time to reply to my comment! Like I said I find your channel so relaxing and find inspiration for a more modest lifestyle! Thanks for sharing your life here in KZbin! ❤️

[@kristaleisure7978]

I'm enjoying a slow living kind of day today. It's drizzly and cool here, so I'm sipping ginger peach vanilla tea while doing laundry and waiting for my sourdough bread to rise. Enjoy your day Megan! Thanks for another great video!

[@HildaNethercuttMclawhorn]

One of your best videos👌

[@janeevans4758]

You are a wonderful Wife & mother Megan. Great advice you give from a young head. It's absolutely freezing in the uk also...brrr -4 tonight 🥶.

[@brendadyck4022]

We have -25 with the windchill tonight! Had quite a few days and more coming up where it's-30+!! Soooo cold and makes me wonder why I live in Canada 🥶

[@darkskyes5339]

I always look forward to your videos ❤ beautiful video, love the topic.

[@marablack23]

I miss a fast paced life but there is something peaceful to being slow and thoughtful!

[@mt1885]

hey girl- loved the video!😁 Such yummy food! Great job on the Matcha and the marshmallows👍 Yes walking is so good for us- My Mom has always gone on walks. Have a blessed weekend❤

[@anneharrison1307]

Hi from Bath in the UK! A great video as usual Megan! I love that your children had super bright tee-shirts at the play centre! A great idea to use with my grandchildren - I always panic if I can't see them at soft play! xx😊

[@hollymullen5937]

You don’t idle well always on the go ❤

[@sarahneustaeter6344]

😂😂 it just cracks me up to hear u say it's cold !! Lol Just goes to show everyone is used to what is normal for them 😊 We are in Canada, Our kids have been going out to the bus for over 2 weeks now between - 25 °C and -42°C . They wear their baffin boots rated for -40 , everyone wears ski pants , jackets , neck warmers and mittens and they are all fine ! They have to walk about 100 yards to the end of our driveway . When it's-30 we don't them skate on our rink , but once it's-29 !° they say it's ONLY -29 !! And they are all out the door 😂 Canadians eh ? Love your channel and your non winter life tho 😊 seems very easy !!

[@mrstdh2458]

She is using Fahrenheit temps, don't forget. So -5F is -20C.

[@michaelrowan8306]

Hi Meagan! Hey, I just caught up on some old videos of yours and noticed your ordeal with Fletcher and his seizures. First of all I am so sorry and am praying for you! As a mom who had a daughter diagnosed with ALL Leukemia last November of 2024, we delved into so much research to try to find out why she got this cancer. Anyway, long story short, we prayed for God to show us...and I believe He answers our direct prayers like this!...and WANTS to answer us! Anyway, long story short we quit our chemotherapy 11 months after she was in remission. The chemo was no longer serving her for the better and we learned so much in just feeding our bodies where we were deficient. Getting bloodwork done to find out where we are deficient is VITAL...something doctors do not prioritize! . Anyway, along the health research we were doing. I came across vitamin B deficiencies. Epilepsy in children can be a vitamin B1 deficiency. An excess of sugar, highly processed carbs, caffeine or tea can deplete B1. B1 is needed for hundreds of processes in our neurological system. (We started milling our own flour to get ALL the B vitamin complex that we so lack in our modern diet!l )Anyway, please do some research and forgive me if I seem like I am intruding. Many doctors mean well and God can certainly use them! They did for my daughter! But doctors get less than 19 hours in nutritional schooling. God made and designed us to live off of nutrients (and obviously not by bread alone, but by every word of God!!). I've had the blessing to be able to have more of these talks with the doctors in where my faith lies in Jesus who is our Great Physician! Yes He can use modern drugs to help us, but many of them are not the fix. Anyway, blessings to you and your families healing journey! Please find me on Facebook and feel free to message me! Priscilla Rowan.

[@oldtavernfarm]

Honestly, you have the most amazing stores down there! Always enjoy the shopping field trips!!

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Thank you Megan for brightening my day girl! Love your channel…💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

You are so sweet! Thank you for watching!

[@cristinachira]

Im slowly turning into you:) i already had a pile of clothes ready for me to fold before i started watching you!! 😅 I just need your enthusiasm when it comes to staying active!! I am 42 , fit, healthy, but i struggle to do my weekly workout. I see benefits and ill see more when im older but i hate every second of it. I do love walking w my friends , no matter what the weather is. The walks help me more with my mental health. The workout at the gym builds muscles but i set a timer for one hour. My happiest moment is when i leave the gym😊

[@AmyHatch-x1c]

I also make marshmallows and they don’t ever reach 240 as the recipe says. I just let it simmer for 5 minutes then whip it. I also use maple syrup instead of sugar. All are delicious! To make them less sticky whip it longer.

[@alliecampbell6690]

Love your videos and the way you think about homemaking! I had the same idea recently of swapping out unhealthy foods for home cooked foods. I'm starting with crackers and rolls. Also, that cute, white ceramic candy dish is vintage and called milk glass. Love those old milk glass items! Excited to see a dream kitchen renovation in your future.

[@bobbiefarrar3036]

Oh, Megan, my husband and I just did the National Park puzzle - it was a challenge that we enjoyed doing together! May I ask where you got the platter with the bowls for taco night? God bless you and yours! 🥰

[@MsSharleneDee]

There is zero guilt in living slower than what we feel is expected from us. We are human beings, not humans doing. Slow is good. Very nurturing. Wait until you hit your 50's, whole new outlook.

[@kristencobb230]

55 and agree! I go at my own pace more than ever. ❤ It’s hard as a young mom, but I could have done better back then. Glad my kiddos have wise young people like Megan to look to now!

[@Ago2904]

Agree 💯! Slow is good! Slow is also productive! I think that‘s a really important mindshift! Many feel you can either do life at a slower pace OR be productive but that‘s simply not true, especially when one (as Meghan suggested) thinks of slow living as mindful/intentional living❤ It‘s something I had to learn the hard way when my life practically stopped when I developed chronic fatigue syndrom. Being very present and intentional with what I am doing has become a necessity as I find my way back into everyday life and it really took a while for me to understand that I was still being productive!❤

[@carolyndymond4065]

I agree, but when you are a constantly moving person, you feel like you should be doing something.

[@donnahowarth4524]

Freeze dried strawberries, powdered to make your pink foam. Healthy and natural!

[@vernonking5487]

I second this suggestion 🙂

[@christinethomas8315]

Ohhhh I wish I had your energy. You are blessed to have your family to travel with your energy

[@sueo8668]

Used to live in MN & loved putting things out in the snow to cool off.

[@charitybroussard]

One recommendation regarding healthy eating I heard from another mom was if you use it more than one a week learn to make it from scratch , and if it's a treat than buy it organic. (Since we can't always do everything 😅) I'm from Canada and grew up very similar to you Megan, and so that definitely is a plus in the making from scratch department since it's pretty normal for us. I have noticed tho that most all grocers here are really starting to carry excellent organic/non seed oil products such as dressings, condiments, sweets, salty snacks etc.

[@spunkycat6144]

Oooh, you need a puzzle holder. The back is like velvet and you can put it up so it doesn't get ruined.

[@nancyojeda4844]

Loving the video ❤

[@QuiteQuietASMR]

You could put the matcha in a mason jar with a little ribbon on it or something

[@RobertGriselle]

Hi Megan, 🪡 My mom made some of our clothes when we were younger and I loved cutting the pattern but I definitely did not inherit the love of sewing 🧵 now.

[@deborahhopper4832]

Loved this slow living video 😀❤️👍

[@sallycroft2191]

Such a lovely vlog. We may not do it perfectly but good to slow down even a little

[@morganwells9296]

Hey Megan, I’d love to know the podcast your listening too about the food industry??

[@leah-yv7xj]

Living far out of town, I cook everything. It's so expensive to keep up with or packaged snacks for kids and they disappear so fast. For me it's way less stressful to bake a batch of cookies, buy peanut butter and bananas and apples and yogurt and chocolate chips, and make big batches of food from pantry staples than to constantly restock packages of premade dinners or snacks. The kids have homemade bread, butter and jam or peanut butter and honey too. It seems to go farther.

[@kristencobb230]

And so much healthier! ❤

[@Kelly-yi3py]

You didn’t go to FL this January? I look forward to your video with Lynette Yoder every January!

[@monamturner6478]

I completely understand trying to live a slower pace life, as I would love to do the same, However, for now, I have not reached that point in my life. Hope that it works out well for you and your wonderful family.

[@mindybgilmore]

Love slow living and the outro music! We vacationed in your area for Christmas and it’s so beautiful there!! I saw a reel on Chick Fil A ingredients, so we looked at their app for the grilled nugget ingredients….such a BUMMER!!! 🙉

[@gretabraun6860]

I hear ya with the reading thing I only last for 1 chapter then I'm moving again !!Thanks for another great video have inspired me for many a thing in my home❤😊

[@spunkycat6144]

Ooh, I spied Urban Air...I am 55 and jump everyday. I love that place. 😂😂😂

[@Deborah-h4c]

I like making matcha with either brown sugar or maple syrup with a pistachio foam. Sooo yummy. 😊

[@kathleencasella4703]

Loved the video. 😊❤

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

This means so much! Thank you!

[@NickyRobinson-g6x]

I've never had complaints about leftovers. My "kids" are in their 40s now but just never had complaints, even from my husband. 1st of all I only made extra of food we all like & never labeled it as leftovers. Its just heres what we're having for dinner. If they liked it the 1st night they liked it the 2nd. It was heres what we're having for dinner. I worked outside the home many of those years also. Maybe its being made into too big a deal. ?? ❤❤

[@happyhomeinholland]

Hi Megan looking forward to this one. have a great weekend! 😊

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yay! Thank you!

[@storytimewithchloe]

Hi Megan, I really loved this video! Can I ask what the name of the park is at the end of the video that you were walking at. I want to add it to my list Thank you ❤ Shannon

[@spunkycat6144]

I hope this can be private message for safety/security reasons. ❤

[@CalicoKitties-ib3qb]

Love watching your videos!! ❤

[@katehenderson2857]

Try Grains and Grit's sandwich loaf bread recipe! I've found it comes out with a nice crumb without any additives even with fresh milled flour.

[@_Courtney_B]

I don't know but I'm gonna do it anyway 😂 literally same 😂❤

[@MargieBenson-dv9ek]

Thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@lindasmith5190]

Enjoyed.

[@mrsj5890]

Same as you on the sitting and reading. I just can’t.

[@rondagarner585]

Hey, LOVE your channel here in Alabama,,,right on AL-TN line. Plz give me details on how i can order tallow balm. Question...does it act as a sunscreen at all?? Thank you!!

[@spunkycat6144]

I can see you going to an Azure pick up location for ingredients.

[@spunkycat6144]

It has been in the 80's for a few weeks where I live. Everyone has their Air Conditioners on because of the heat and some chocolate melted in my car.

[@AbsoluteMdot]

Great vlog!! Slow living is the key to life

[@junethiel632]

The like button on my laptop has disappeared! I always enjoy your posts!

[@morganjames9165]

Hi Megan! Love your channel! I use milled flour and switched from sunflower lecithin to 1 egg and it works great! I hope that's helpful to you!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Is there anything bad with the sunflower lecithin? I was researching and it seems that it is a clean ingredient from what I could find.

[@morganjames9165]

I don’t think there is anything wrong with it. It was getting very expensive here in Canada so I switched to an egg and have had great results!

[@sheliamaynus9869]

Another great video!

[@Judy-lu7ld]

I love that you love beautiful packaging. I do too! 😊 I've even been known to pay more for something if the packaging is amazing LOL

[@Thehappyhomemaker]

So funny 😂 it's been minus 40 here and we all walk together to get the kids to school in it. The joys of Canada. Just gota dress warm.

[@evadriedger509]

lol same here, it was minus 44 Celsius with a windchill of minus 52 here last weekend

[@lorieflanders]

baked potato bars are fun. personal pizzas/calzones

[@Nicole-hz8dl]

As a '92 girl as well, it's funny for me to see the subcultural differences between us--my friends and I all are experiencing the baby boom AFTER turning 30! But strictly homemaking is less common in my part of the world and I am outside the norm by cutting my work hours back.

[@Catherine-ti5by]

Good for you! ❤

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

I am about an hour from you. I was wondering what food place you found the items you were looking for I’m looking for some specialty items also.

[@GD-fk9fi]

You probably won’t see this , I realize you can’t read all comments. However, maybe someone else who likes matcha will. If you like peppermint, try a vanilla peppermint syrup in your matcha. It gives it a little different twist that I enjoy .

[@vickisturgill4792]

You could put the ugly container in the pretty container so when it is on the counter it will be pretty

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

oooh! Duh! Didn't think of it!

[@madamkiwi1094]

Hi you said it’s cold but were is your scarf ,hot and jacket, , just wondering

[@richardandjenedwards8476]

Does anyone know what that song was towards the end?

[@kristencobb230]

I think it is “Where I Belong” by Joyspring 😊

[@acornsandlillies8788]

Good morning, 2:22 am as I'm watching, I'm up and waiting for my 3 year olds fever to break before I go to sleep again. She also has a nasty cough/cold...... anybody reading this have any home remedies to share?

[@AutumnFH]

For a cough I would recommend making a garlic slave. My 2 month old was in the hospital with RSV earlier this month. When they discharged him they said his cough could last for 6 weeks. I put garlic salve on him every day and it was gone in 3 days! Hope your daughter gets better soon!

[@cathylowery3478]

Not the scary blanket time...LOL

[@morganwells9296]

You are meant to roll the marshmallows in corn flour not powder sugar as they will just turn completely sticky over night

[@karincartwright8752]

Have you tested your cooking thermometer for accuracy?

[@gailclyde2737]

Hi Megan hope you and the family are well. My sister and I were your way yesterday. Shady Maple and the Good store. We had a very nice day. Maybe I will run into you someday. Question where do you get milk in glass bottles. That is a thing of the past for me. Be well and count down till spring, it will be here before you know it.😊❤

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I got the jar from september farms and then just refill it with regular milk.

[@EstherWengerd]

I have been watching your videos for some years now.I actually found them while I was still amish.I would look forward to watching them after I got done with my work.I clean for a living, so I was able to watch them at the one place I cleaned, as I of course couldn’t at home.

[@LindaAlongi]

Add strawberry milk to matcha

[@sherrydaut4910]

Im curious, how many people eat their pork chops with your fingers or cut it up as you eat it.

[@Thisblessedmama]

Oh my!!! That painting behind you when you were talking about the smoke detectors going off?! Where did you get that? It's BEAUTIFUL 😍

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Cherie Kaye signs on etsy!

[@Thisblessedmama]

@@MeganFoxUnlocked thank you!! ❤️

[@spunkycat6144]

I was looking at that beauty as well. ❤❤❤

[@nenadominguez4359]

❤️👍🏻

[@BrianWaraksa]

Megan, as I have written before…I’m on the Lancaster/Berks border and it IS SO COLD! Day after day I think it’s going to get warmer…and it only gets colder. I look forward to your video on Thursday. And, slower living, especially now, when it’s easier to stay in is beneficial to our health. Have a great week.

[@spunkycat6144]

I would carry that diaper bag as a purse.

[@troy1999-m2p]

That is a lot of sugar for marshmallows!

[@janeevans4758]

Perhaps the marshmallow went brown due to the vanilla? I've never made them so I'm unsure.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

no they got white then!! After you whip all the air in, it gets white!

[@nancymondragon7206]

🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@BENJIGALS]

Interestingly, honey contains very high levels of microplastics.

[@carolharris1821]

Yes honey,,, JUST ENJOY.

[@CozyHomePaperstudio]

Hi Megan, I make homemade Marshmallows, and I don't ever cook the gelatin with the sugar, syrup mixture. It takes trial and error, if you don't mind I'll share the link to my video on making Marshmallow, if not ok just delete. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmnKZ4d_oLRmfdUsi=hxgqNSsl3JoenEHn You have a beautiful home & family ❤ We have it very cold here in Canada 🇨🇦 anywhere from -5 upto-40 for about 4-5 months 🥶 I love Pennsylvania, we have been there in vocation 😊

[@brianpace7866]

It's Ice Storm season in your neck of the woods. 🧊🧊👀

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yup, school was canceled today.

[@EstherWengerd]

I have been watching your videos for some years now.I actually found them while I was still amish.I would look forward to watching them after I got done with my work.I clean for a living, so I was able to watch them at the one place I cleaned, as I of course couldn’t at home.