Before The Storm Hits

We’re expecting rain, and there’s a large wind storm going on, so we’re battening down the hatches and getting cozy.
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[@mssmgirl1]

Loving the content! Hey I would love to watch all you do… kitchen, shop, anything with you guys in it is fabulous! Blessings

[@joannmahaffey1068]

Agreed There is enough content in this one video for many. ...What is dear steak and how to cook it? How and why to do double digging? How to make Assiago cheese ? pretty soon you will be an expert at sour Dough. Oh yea and a little explanation of what you were doing with the fence wire in the beginning of this video. Why 2 wires? Why that area? And I personally do like seeing you do the chores and feed all the animals maybe once a week. Some vloggers show feeding every day and that gets a bit old but I don't even know what animals you have going now except for the cow And I presume chickens for eggs but I don't see them. I am very happy you are doing more videos but don't burn out as some have done.

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

@@joannmahaffey1068 DEER steaks. I think.

[@maryarcher8484]

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[@maryarcher8484]

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[@ChiChi_Shaw]

I'm with you on this one. Just watching the family together, cooking, eating, kitchen, shop just day to day stuff is nice to watch. As a matter of fact, anything that's put up is interesting to watch.

[@Mamasmovietime]

Great to see you guys every day for a bit. Meg you are a wiz in the kitchen and Ben those beds look wonderful. I love watching all that you are doing with your homestead.

[@annieisenhower8138]

The simple day (this and that) videos are good too. Much better than most things on regular TV.

[@faithrada]

Gotta say.. after watching you guys for quite a while... * the looking for land stage* ... it seems that FINALLY you are moving from your OMG Survival Mode to a more subdued ... "Really busy mode" . Steps guys... steps. You're making AWESOME progress.

[@MontsFamilyHomestead]

The more I watch you all the more I just love it. You all are just so great and living the simple life that so many of us were raised on and try to continue to do so in these crazy days. My wife also love to make homemade bread and it is to die for. God bless you all and may His blessings continue to be on you and you wonderful family.

[@titannightmare7754]

I REFUSE to HEAR that MAGIC MEG could ever fail at anything she is doing in the KITCHEN ! NOPE NOPE not POSSIBLE !! 🤣💯👍

[@memawlisa]

I totally agree! Never failures, just learning curves.

[@stephenkorz8563]

Now I find myself refreshing KZbin every day waiting for another Hollar video! Great stuff

[@alicewong1633]

Me too

[@brentolsenthanksformaking2528]

Love you guys I'm praying God will bless your entire household

[@carriem7832]

Watching Meg at Jess’s with Bugs swinging made me think how it would be nice for you to build a large swing for the two of you to have quiet moments swinging or Bugs and Mommy time together….some tree posts and a simple seat…helllooo Daddy…🥰

[@shod61]

I thought the exact same thing. She looked so peaceful there.❤️

[@juliewholohan2850]

When I first started watching Ben was hesitant to say Good Morning Beautiful People and now here he is wearing it proudly on his shirt…proud of you Ben ….also feeling the pain down here in Tasmania with gusts of wind and finding heavier mulch… I now just drop and chop larger branches and deal with the fact the it doesn’t look neat.👍

[@junemarie1821]

It's beautiful how you guys always sit down and eat together as a family. That' something your sons will always remember.

[@highroad3580]

I don’t vlog, but your ideas of rainy day activity looks like on our farm. There are still chores, food prep, hugs, wet clothes, things blowing in the wind... so much life and love! No worries. Your “mundane” is our joy! Thank you for adding the number of vlogs, but don’t burn out. Balance is always my goal. Now it is time to milk the goats, feed the chickens, geese, and dog, plus the family. ☔️

[@charmainemrtnz]

Seeing you all join hands in prayer brought me to tears! Tears of joy!

[@naturegirl8944]

I’m loving your regular videos.. thanks

[@Nannylinda]

Well, we love your days when it is a little of this and a little of that!!! That sweet baby is adorable!!

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

"I stop for hugs!" I love it! Thanks mom!

[@anthonyburdine1061]

I'm so glad to see you giving thanks to The CREATOR of food for your food !!! 😊

[@tonibreeden6364]

I love it when you have one of those little bit of this and little bit of that days!!! Those are the real days of a farm or homestead life!! Love watching your little one grow up right before our eyes!! She is so beautiful and so darn cute!!!

[@auntielaura5]

Ben & the boys are having way too much fun with that mower🤣🤣😁

[@choirmom78]

I don't remember your boys' names but that one in the red shirt watching you two at the end of the blog has stolen my heart. Lord bless you all.

[@lauriesickles5393]

Yes he is such a doll, the expression on his face was great!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

He knows the value of having 2 loving parents who love each other.

[@marygallagher7392]

What a sweet smile when he hears Meg say "Tryin to make bread for my man." That's a good marital lesson right there of sacrificial love.

[@joharmon2148]

Your family eats well due to all the hard work you both put into your Homestead. Blessings

[@FireMedic39]

Love watching and getting inspiration for our lives. Would love to see a update farm tour and animal update

[@hugelpook]

Lovin' the increase in vlogs! More Hollars!

[@heather7260]

Making a cheese press what a great mothers day gift. 😆

[@ncberli]

Rainy day vlog ideas: tell us about your plans for your homestead… do you draw it out? Five year goals? Anything going on in the old farmhouse? Still planning to add a deck around the house? I love seeing how great your family works together and how you are becoming more and more self sustainable!

[@lourdesespajas9888]

Thank you Hollars!!!!

[@paulalanzo6556]

"You guy's are rocking it. 😎"

[@camerongilbert1247]

I totally appreciate all the hard work to make a daily vlog, set camera, drive bye, reset camera repeat. All the rest we dont see, but for us it's great cos theres no such thing as a bad Hollar video.

[@stevedaniels6050]

Meg is a machine when it comes to cooking wow seriously impressed what what she can accomplish in the kitchen. You go girl.

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Ben and Meg! I love watching you cook and do your magic in the kitchen, Meg! Ben, is there a cheese press in Meg’s not too distant future?

[@bernadettehearn3023]

A little bit of this and a little bit of that = A life well lived.

[@mlm7598]

Everything looks delicious. I love the sourdough bread loaf as well. Wish they had a low carb recipe for home made sour dough bread! Everything you cook looks so delicious.....I believe your happy place Meg is in the kitchen experimenting and cooking new dishes! Blessings

[@helenmchugh4632]

Love watching Megan in the kitchen

[@marciacrow9943]

I’m loving you’re every day blogs. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@offinthedistance1536]

Love watching more of your conversations together and every day stuff.

[@johnnyfeathers2567]

Meg is so talented, ill bet there isn’t much that she don’t know how to whip up in the kitchen…I’ll bet that home made bread and butter was so delicious..I was drooling when I saw it on the last video..I could just make that my entire meal..lol Ben and the children are so lucky to have such an awesome wife and mother like Meg.

[@marissashelley2362]

Anybody else notice that Meg has developed quite a Southern drawl??? LOVE IT GIRL!!! 😘 💕 😍 😁 👍

[@doloresbingham4591]

I have to say I’ve been enjoying this seeing you guys every day I love your family and I look forward to the video every day you’re going to spoil us hopefully you can keep it up for the rest of the month be safe and God bless

[@CanadianFarmGirl1]

My heart melted when you said "I FED IT AND IT DIDNT DIE!" YEAH JOSE!!!!!

[@dksu3307]

Yay new video! Love the daily vlogs!

[@lorrainewilliams8232]

I love being in the kitchen, cooking. It's the heart of the Home. Love the video 💜

[@kimkerley4218]

Thank you for praying together 🙏🏼

[@simplelifehomestead5626]

Lovin me some prayin before you eat. It’s awesome to see that!!!! You all are AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@JAMESschwartz1]

The holding of hands, bowing of heads, and the thanking of our God is what this world needs more of.

[@darlenesgardenandhome]

I love how your boys turn helping with chores into fun entertainment. ( riding in or on whatever you are pulling, etc)

[@ashleybuck9239]

Can I just say how beautiful it is to watch you both! I love your new split vlog style showing what he and she is doing! And I love your story. You both have come so far and are a true testimony of how homesteading can fix a marriage. Love love love it. Sorry to super fan but I feel you both deserve the recognition for the work you have both put in! ❤

[@Masounss]

An amazing couple and a beautiful family. God bless you

[@cazmarsh6395]

I love love love watching your vlogs 🥰 a vlog everyday is amazing, I enjoy how you guys are no fuss people, it’s relaxing to watch, thank you for sharing your amazing journey with me.

[@simplelifehomestead5626]

Dude!!!! When I saw the instapot lid sittin on the pot, I paused the video and went to try it out!!!!!! GAME CRANGER!!!!! Wow. You not only teach us homesteading but also life hacks. I never knew!!!!! Thanks youall!!!!!!!! Love the content!!!!!

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Haha I just figured this out not too long ago!! Serious game changer!

[@karenschmidt6141]

Yeah! Sourdough 🍞 you got this Meg, I have been making it for years. I do a no kneed and cook in the Dutch over,sourdough perfection every time.

[@trinapellegrino621]

🙋🏼‍♀️🕊. Always nice getting a visit from your precious. Family’s always makes my day. Good luck with your cheese.. bread n gardens. Blessings to you and your family 🕊🕊🕊🤗🤗🤗🐄🐖🐓. And be safe🦋 🐞🐞

[@lieuwina]

You have accomplished so much in the short time you have lived on the homestead and you guys are doing so well now. Have a great day.

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Back in the late 70 ‘s sour dough was a big thing. It’s always been my favorite.

[@hugelpook]

So proud of you Meg. That bread is professional.

[@jeanoconnor3163]

That gorilla cart is such a lifesaver. I love mine.

[@susanneuman7025]

Love that you blog daily! Meg I feel the same way about sourdough but you have inspired me to give it a try. You are an amazing woman whom I have come to admire greatly!

[@virginiawisdom7170]

I love that you are happy over your bread 🍞 💛

[@JeanneDee-zz5th]

Meg, I made your basic bread recipe 3 days ago. It was so easy and delicious. I added 1 cup of whole wheat and made a Cinnamon Swirl loaf and 6 slider buns. Thanks for teaching. us and keep it up. My recipe is named "Holler Basic Bread" to now be made often. Central Valley, Visalia, Ca.

[@GeekboyNC]

My wife uses rye flour to keep her sourdough starter going. It seems to work better than regular flour. She also experimented with drying some for long term storage. She was able to reconstitute it after a number of months. Also sourdough English muffins are amazing.

[@beckygreen6847]

Love seeing you on more often. I know its a big commitment, you have a special gift.

[@carollang6090]

I enjoy watching you putter around the homestead...

[@jeremiahthelion]

I actually love getting to see you guys moving around and using your space inside! Just throwing it out there.

[@dacwebb]

Blessings! Beautiful People!

[@bonniebell1104]

Holy cow! Meg.......I get worn out just watching you in the kitchen. With all that you do with the animals, you have 5 children and you can make sourdough bread! You ROCK!!!

[@StoneKathryn]

Thanks for this Hollars! That was a great video. Nothing was at all boring. Meg is such a good cook! I'm so glad she got some of the Josey sourdough starter from Jess Sowards. May all her sourdough bread now rise with incredible sponginess! The cheese making is fabulous too. Good job double digging that one bed. It looked really loose and fertile after you finished Ben. The yard got all battoned down before the great storm. Buggy is so cute and the boys are so helpful.

[@heatherk8931]

Also, a homemade yogurt recipe uses first plain store bought with all the live cultures, then continues on from there. Add in fruits at end or plain is subtly lemony because no sugar! Ask me for recipe

[@bettyfernandes6915]

I love sourdough too! Its has took me wks but I have a starter now, I have tried the Dutch oven method like you also which worked great but give a try putting it in a loaf pan also, I do the stretch and fold technique and then put it in a loaf pan in ref over night and before baking I cover it w another loaf pan inverted to create steam and get the same rise loke you do w a Dutch oven. I like it in a loaf pan its much easier to make sandwiches with. Best of luck w sourdough. So yummy🙂

[@caterchatter4671]

How to make sourdough starter plz?

[@Ellabobel]

May Gad Bless you in your resilient work and enjoyment of your chosen life. I pray 🙏 windstorm isn’t too strong. I’ll pray 🙏 seriously for you. Maybe by the time I’ve received this video the wind storm will have past. I’m always ‘Anxious’ in heavy winds. Other People may be scared in storms, but for-me it’s

[@mymia731]

Dear Meg… remember there’s great things for sourdough discard too. Also, you’ve got this. You’ve totally got this.

[@knitvids]

Thanks for sharing your life!!!

[@codemonkey2k5]

Cheese press, sounds like a great rain day blog. Also knife making. Bottom line, metal and woodworking projects are a lot of fun to watch.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Meg and Ben, thank you for showing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐣🐥🐄🐖🌱🌺🌹🌿🌻🌼🌸🍀🌷🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@jjo5375]

Beautiful family snapshot. Thank you for the effort it takes to share it with us. : )

[@nanajack8527]

Oooo.....I Love puttering!....especially when I sit in a comfy chair, with a coffee, and watch somebody else do the puttering 😊....unless it's Meg in the kitchen, then I'm all eyes and ears with notebook and pencil in hand!.

[@TheFamilyFarmstead]

Meg your a rock star. Long days on your feet taking care of the family are tough for sure. But very rewarding.

[@sylvia.j]

Don't feel pressure for content -- watching you guys putter is JUST FINE ! :)

[@kellyatkins9760]

Love that you are on . Makes me feel good

[@jenniferrescott1149]

Busy busy, being productive👍😊

[@theunsteadysteader]

Josie is a cute name!!! Jake lives here with us. You know the song that says "feed Jake, he's been a good dog". Well, we subbed "dog" for "dough". Jake has fed us well.

[@lynnpasteris4362]

I am so inspired by all you homesteaders! I could have lived like this! Maybe in my next life! I would love all that fresh milk and eggs and veggies!

[@gaylewatkins4685]

This is a great Hollar video. You should name this video "The Magic of Ordinary Days." 🙏 Leading your cow and calf to their new pasture with a rope is magic, Ben preparing garden beds for his family food is magic, Meg making sour dough for her man is magic, family holding hands and praying before a meal is magic, little Buggie enjoying her dinner at mom's side is magic. This is why we love the Hollars content and my family never misses a vlog. ❤

[@conniebeachy6482]

Love the daffodils! great to see everyone again!

[@leahharbison3189]

So glad to see y'all back again letting us see in. ♥️

[@viviancardenas5032]

I love your relationship!!!

[@denisewalsh9873]

Was a wonderful day for us too. Thanks

[@jenniferrichardson2702]

I like how you date your videos. It help me keep up with the days. Thanks. I enjoy your videos a lot.

[@miephoex]

No doubt of the love you two share. God Bless.

[@radhikam2401]

Stayed blessed guys! Good to see good people doing good. ❤️❤️

[@SandraNelson063]

Every once in a while, Mother Nature likes to show everyone that she really IS a mother. And I BELIEVE in sourdough bread!

[@wisewoman7906]

Yup, definitely my favorite channel of this type. Love the content, and the music selections really speak with the visuals.

[@territn8871]

When I was growing up my mom had sourdough for years! She would even use it to make biscuits, cornbread, and pancakes in addition to bread. Those sourdough biscuits were excellent. It doesn't matter what time of day/night I watch your vids, if Meg is cooking I nearly starve to death with everything you make!!! All that beautiful milk from Daisy is going to make delicious cheese, yogurt, etc. Do you ever make buttermilk from it? My aunt used to make buttermilk from her cow's milk and occasionally gave some to mom, so good. Loving your daily vlogs. Ben, the garden beds you are preparing are going to raise a bountiful harvest this year!!

[@DunnDifferent]

Meg you’re music choices lately have been on point!

[@perijetton9275]

The boys are having fun! 🥰

[@jillmom3]

I dont mind inside videos. Meg could teach a person a lot and Ben you are skilled in the shop! We just like seeing you and the family❤️

[@kbetol78]

Feed the people! I say that a lot and is my greatest wish.

[@shadegarden7375]

LOO!! The boys on the milking stand as you were moving it!!🤣🤣

[@amcrews3590]

Always like your videos, inside or outside. Whatever you post I will watch!! Thank you, guys!

[@judyreynolds305]

Yea, the wind in west Texas….well it’s just what it is! And your right; the wind just wears you out, you don’t get use to it, you just deal! To bad we don’t get any rain to go with the drying wind! I’m sure Crystal at “ Blue Catus Goats”can relate! Hang in there guys and please stay safe! Great job wiping those beds into shape! Will be much easier next year!

[@bobbiemooser7417]

It’s good to see you 5 days a week. You all have come so far from when I was watching you driving all over the country looking for a place to call home. You are so happy, your family looks so healthy. ❤️❤️❤️

[@maryjemison1101]

Daffodils 🌼 Blooming it’s Springtime 🍀Sourdough bread 🍞 looks delicious 😋