Better Late Than Never

Ben has a lingering unfinished project that he needs to revisit, and today is the day to get that loose end buttoned up.
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Intro: Let Me Love You by Loving Caliber
El Dorado by BlueSteel
Black Margarita by Arc Du Soleil
Dancing On The Tables by Elijah N
Deep Forest Sessions by Molife
Differently by Sture Zetterburg
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[@sherrystacyrn589]

Buggy saids "bye" just like mommy.......it's so darn cute! I love it.

[@2L82Sk8Bye]

LOL. “ let us make your mistakes for you.” Now that’s a business plan I can live with. 😂

[@hollyjobitner3285]

When my daughter was small, she also had chapped lips. I would sneak in while she was sleeping and gently grease her lips, nose, and surrounding area. You do what you can when you can! 💙

[@juliebaker6969]

My husband frequently just throws leftovers and other bits and snibbits together. It always comes out DIFFERENT, but it always comes out GOOD too. We've always called the results "Conglomeration of Glop". When our daughter was little, AND when HER kids were little they always got excited when we told them we were having Conglomeration of Glop for supper. Once a friend of hers heard us tell her that and asked what it was. My daughter replied: "We're not sure, it's never the same thing twice.....but it sure is GOOD!"

[@Cherie5353]

Too funny 😅😅😅

[@robinwhitlatch4497]

😂. Same thing with my family when I was a kid.

[@donnabradshaw5200]

When I was a kid I'd ask my mom "what's for dinner" she'd say " I don't know yet. It's not done . Those meals always were great!

[@donnamays24]

Love it!

[@nellcovington4001]

No matter how bad a day I might be having, Buggy always makes me smile. I wish we could keep her little forever, but I know she has to grow up. She warms everyone's heart, I do believe!

[@blueangelsfan4072]

Oh my goodness adorable Buggies voice has changed, growing up fast. 💜🐾🐾🕯🕊♻️

[@dorisgreenberg2811]

Love your day to day vlogs! This is life on the homestead. Never boring! Always jobs to do, some days the jobs are two much for one vlog. It’s ok! You are all amazing to watch. I’m 84, and loved our homestead days. We called it “ farming”. Though. Lots of the same things. Planting, building, cleaning, canning, putting up hay. A wonderful life to raise kids while doing it all. Love you!

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I love your family friendly videos and I'm already looking forward to Greenhouse End Wall-part 2. 👍🥰👏

[@evethompson5498]

I don’t live too far from y’all. I’m thinking on the other side of the mountain in NE Tennessee. I went outside today and sat on my antique buck board bench located between my apple trees. The two chickens I have came over and scratched around. Man it felt like spring. I too was making a mental note of what needed to be done. Beautiful day. ❤You guys.

[@shamancarmichael5305]

More of the same tomorrow is good. Besides it's the finishing of the greenhouse and the beginning of it's real potential! Now 'that's' exciting! Spring is coming y'all! 🌱

[@deloresochoa6235]

We all laughed when she said bye!!! My little great grand daughters are now saying bye like Buggie. Oh soooo cute!

[@marshasmith6320]

Great job on the greenhouse end. Gonna be great. Sweet Buggie!! “Bye” lol I’ve been watching old videos of when y’all lived in California. I think Ben should shave so we can see his handsome face again. Easy now, I’m an old lady so I can say that. Lol love the Hollers!!!♥️

[@charmainemrtnz]

Thank you for sharing your prayers and dinner time with us. I look forward to it. 🙏😊

[@BiterAvid]

Buggy passing out of the Terribles... it is time for another. Gotta keep this work force moving right along.

[@territn8871]

Little Buggie is so beautiful!! That pretty head of blonde curls...by the time she's a teenager she'll have hair to die for!🥰 And yes dad, us girls have to take care of our chapped lips!😘 She's such a doll!! Dinner looked so delicious. A plate of comfort food always hits the spot in wintertime😋

[@attagirl4545]

Another great day at the Hollars! Perfect ending with Buggy saying her goodbye🙇🏼‍♀️

[@paulaelves5160]

buggy is so angel looking, with that impish,byeeee, lol,dinner looked delicious,and i cant wait to see your plantings ,growing and harvesting,aswell as builds around your homestead, xxx

[@marking-time-gardens]

Another great day on the Hollar homestead! Blessings on your day Kiddos!🥰🌻🐛💕

[@homesteadlove]

That greenhouse is shaping up beautifully, what a blessing. Hey Ben, couldn't you just throw wood chips down where the tractor ripped up?

[@jaredcolahan759]

Ben I admire how you praise Meg and her cooking , to the point she is the queen of the kitchen in so many episodes. but it is very subtle.

[@helenvander-heyden2383]

We are in the heat of summer here in Australia and I am enjoying your excitement about spring whereas I am looking for to autumn. I have to say I have big big greenhouse envy! Look into growing your own trees from seeds in there! You will be able to take the seeds trays from the bathroom to grow in the greenhouse!

[@freyallarganswald4746]

It looks like spring has sprung where you guys are🌹. The crocuses, snowdrops and daffodils are starting to pop up here in Scotland, a very welcome sight 🤗. Love to you all 🤗💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ardenpeters4386]

can hardly wait til crocus and daffodils can get out of 2+' of snow

[@freyallarganswald4746]

@@ardenpeters4386 where are you? We haven’t had any significant snowfall this winter, “yet” lol, I may be tempting fate lol

[@paulaelves5160]

yes here in england my daffodils and narcissa are popping up, but then sometimes we get another couple days of false winter snow,kills them,,hopefully not this year xx

[@heatherk8931]

@@paulaelves5160 funny, in Northern California, my daffodils are blooming this week, narcissus have been blessing me about 3 weeks, irises are out too.😊

[@paulaelves5160]

@@heatherk8931 its so magical how much colour,there can be in winter times,ive even a nesting pair of robins in my ivy xx

[@martinsmith251]

Can’t wait to see “The Directors Cut” with the turkey canning in.😊

[@freidapauline6372]

Sister is developing a Southern accent "By-eee!" She adds delight to my video watching.

[@janiced.hannah7658]

Buggy is absolutely adorable 🥰

[@tammyr2966]

Everything little thing you do, is progress, no matter how big or small! Everything is looking good on your homestead! You have great helpers, even the littlest! Just adorable!

[@tracyzabelle]

I live this time of year..all my homesteaders fixing stuff up and planting

[@dawnhoover2726]

4 growing boys that don't just sit around playing video games go through alot of food. That's a full-time job! I salute you!

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

Your family is such a true blessing to the world. It brought me to tears seeing you pray. Thank you always, and I am excited to see that greenhouse wrap up. Have a nice week!

[@sharonparker2262]

Oh my heart, Buggy is so adorable. She's about 2 years older than my granddaughter, so I know how she steals hearts. We're all in for it as they get older! Your family is such an inspiration for me. Can't wait until the greenhouse is complete, and to see what you plant in there. It would take up my entire yard! I just do some raised beds and greenstone. Have a gas line cutting through the middle of the yard hampers a lot. Raised beds it is! Better than not growing what I can. Starting seeds this week here in Central Kentucky. Have a blessed evening

[@1stbadger700]

Buggy is rotten in all the most wonderful ways. She gives this old girl a smile everyday you post.

[@BroqueCowgirlHomestead]

I've always said that "rotten" is perfectly fine "spoiled" is not. Lol She is just too cute.

[@maryjemison1101]

@@BroqueCowgirlHomestead❤❤

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

Adds a lot of fun and cutness.

[@sarameitner6770]

As you said, it'll be great for you to have your greenhouse as an actual working one. As always...thank you for letting us look over your shoulder!

[@bernicegolds6821]

Hi I know you said you live in NC I live in Burke County I’m 69 and watch all your videos and love them. It reminds me of helping my dad garden and feeding chickens love the outdoors unfortunately I’m unable to those things now but really enjoy watching your family.

[@camicri4263]

The cutest thing 😍 Buggy! So sweet! God bless!🤗💞🤗

[@Masterclassonlife]

It's so nice to share time with your family.

[@trishgreydanus7004]

Love to see your projects every day, no matter what it is.

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing tidbits of your busy lives! I appreciate that I’m not the only one that has ‘old, unfinished projects’! I’m a gramma so some of mine are bins of what I wanted to fix or sew! Blessings to all🤗💜🇨🇦

[@KatheWithAnEBurke]

Itching? 15 degrees with feels like of -4 and a pretty heavy snowstorm right now on the eastern plains of Colorado 😡 I soooo what to SEE my garden much less play in it 😕

[@patriciaherman6499]

Welcome to homesteading or farming well laid plans almost always go aray. Meg again dinner looked scrumptious and Ben it's never boring what you do and honestly if I thought so, I would've left your channel years ago 🤪. Yes Ben, girls are different just you wait 😂 you've been spoiled with four boys. Blessings to you all. ,😊🇺🇲

[@sharonhaas8503]

💖Buggie is so cute! Being a girl! 🔨Doing great on finishing up the greenhouse, Ben, so it is ready for use this spring. It will be fun to watch as you get it completed the way you envisioned. Take care! ❇❇❇

[@colleenallen3382]

Almost 70 degrees 🌞 here in Southern California. Bad winds last night so picking up the fallen wind blown debris today.💨💨💨…just in case you Hollars are missing So. Calif😊

[@angelapalmieri3883]

Thank you so much you guys for another awesome video.. Buggy melts my heart.. she's the sweetest little sista 🙏

[@angelapalmieri3883]

@@kenhartman9981 Boston

[@mimib6955]

I live in the Northeast never heard of that before. Lol! It looks delish Meg. Buggie imitating her Mommas way of saying bye to cute!!

[@donaldauguston9740]

Actually, I LOVE watching those building projects you do. It's interesting and I learn something new every time. Take care and have a great weekend, DA

[@michellenelson7899]

Yummy love watching the garden activities . much love and blessings

[@tobycatVA]

Little one talking just makes me grin everytime.

[@mgtmoffat8411]

Everything takes time and you have so many demands on your time. You do really well. Just caring for the family, caring for the animals is a day’s work before extra tasks. 💕💕🌻🌻

[@joannejohnson3011]

I love hearing that you continue to like doing karate. As a fellow karateka i hope you stick with it. Both my kids have done karate with me as well. It's a fun family activity where you are allowed to hit your family members.

[@rebeccafox5041]

She is so adorable!

[@rebelchildshomestead]

I've just planted a few things today... Florida weather is well, crazy lol but I cannot wait to have all the things growing and producing!

[@linnaellis212]

Your vlogs are always the best no matter the content. ❤️

[@anitalee3289]

Ben, you can create a quick and easy way to pull up the sidewalls by attaching a rope as high as you'd ever want to raise it on the inside of the plastic, on the pole, then measure out the rope long enough to go down and out. and you can put a post out there to put an eye hook on to pull the rope through. Do this a few times down the length. Tie a knot in the end of the rope to prevent it from going back through the eye hook and then you just walk down the outside of the greenhouse and pull the knot to raise the plastic and tie it off in a slip knot. When you are ready to lower it, just pull the rope to undo the knot and voila!

[@eaccristo]

When I retired I was on a roll and a mission. Now I’m in a slump and overwhelmed. Found I do what I feel like. Sit in the sun. Do some more. Think about dinner. But someways things just go smoothly and I can hardly wait to see the fruits of my labor. So basically I think I want to come back as a bear. I want to hibernate in the Winter. Enjoy Karate class. Meg. Enjoy Buggy. ❤❤❤

[@SuesSecretGarden3]

How adorable is she . Always love the videos Homesteading

[@lindal5303]

Yep, I'm in KY, and I call it a hot dish, lol. My grandson calls it leftover Surprise!!🤪 I've been gathering limbs and tree debris all winter so I can burn a mustard/lettuce, radish/turnip bed. I've got the spring fever too❤️‍🔥

[@lindal5303]

@@kenhartman9981 Hi, I'm in southeastern KY. How are you and where do you live?

[@LytonaKirtz]

We definitely call them hot dishes. I’m in Minnesota. I thought it was mainly Minnesota that called casseroles hot dishes. Love your video

[@leobaltz2057]

Have you guys ever thought about doing composting worms for their castings. Amazing fertilizer!!

[@turnerdan53]

If you have it it won't be to long to put shade cloth over your green house.

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

Thanks for another great video! In Iowa and Nebraska we have always called it a casserole however I know in Minnesota they call it a hotdish.

[@kimmyj9617]

Buggy just has a smile that lights up the whole room. Sweetness! That "Hot Dish" looked delish!

[@emyreotutar3187]

I still watch even on repeat🤣

[@brendayokum5666]

Love watching anything you guys do

[@brendayokum5666]

Maryland

[@brendayokum5666]

Yes I have been in Maryland all my life I hope you stay safe in Syria

[@mmurphy2317]

Hod dog! When Ben finishes the tunnel end...it'll be time for Buggy to be on cat "poop" patrol again...lol....l can't wait. She has "stolen" this Hollar show! Ya'll be warm, safe and "on the 🐈💩👀👍💯♥️🪄🔮💪🎯🤣🙂😂🙃🙂🙃😂😂🙂

[@renitahebner3084]

We call it fridge dump. They are the best. Meg you are like my grandma. Not a bad thing at all. She raised 4 boys too. They always loved the meals. God bless.

[@karenladwig3856]

Buggy is so precious! I feel sorry for her being the youngest and the only girl❤❤

[@trudyclay3478]

You can always use the clip about canning turkey as a fiddler on another video that would still be nice to see

[@par0104]

Buggy gets right in the middle of it all. It's like she has to help in whatever is going on. She will be an ambitious young lady as she grows up. What a wonderful blessing she is to this family, & your viewers. Love ya'll. ♥ ☺

[@luwrolstad1274]

So sweet the way Buggie mimicks Meg saying "bye"

[@patriciawilson6524]

Still loving your videos. Best of luck.

[@debinbc]

Love your vlogs

[@leslieiannottacronin2176]

57here in Massachusetts. Wooo hooo. Open the windows!

[@theoldpathsfarm5866]

I'm from northern Michigan and have no idea what the reference to hotdish is. 😀 we do say potluck, otherwise we would just call it a casserole. I enjoy and look forward to your videos.

[@maggietamez_HCC]

So I always loved my mommas throw togethers. We called them mommy surprise. It’s still one of my favorites

[@OutdoorAdventureswithShawn]

always work to be done, that means the homestead is alive and growing ! kudos to you all !

[@heatherk8931]

OMG! Ben, I've got lists, and lists. The fires are what jump in front, so the lists and priorities change constantly. At least your curtain rods are UP, mine are still in the package 😔😂 That dinner looks so good, I toss everything in to use it up, it stretches further... again lol. Happy days folks🥰🥰

62°F in Tulsa right now, but it's still pretty chilly at night. Lots of wind here too.

[@megmills1697]

Have a great night glad to be here,Buggy is adorable💘

[@genevievebakkensen86]

When Buggie gets older her four brothers are going to watch her like a hawk just like they do now but for another reason she is too cute. Poor Dad 😂

[@TheSmagzilla]

I still have a foot of snow in my yard. Time to make maple syrup soon

[@karinroberts5160]

Your such a humble family with great values. Thank you for keeping it real.

[@oxenrat]

You show us real life which we are all living too, thanks for keeping the reality in xx

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

I have a winter / sacrifice area. keeps all the other areas healthy looking. I not only use it in winter I also use it when I want to mow and drag all the other areas or for any reason I need them to be in there while I do other things. It has a permanent fence, and shelter made with poles in the ground ( good for high wind and blizzard conditions )

[@phyllischavez6662]

Your family is such a blessing to me & others. You guys motivate me to either get started or pock up that UFO( un finished project.) Thanks for sharing your efforts with us. Greetings from New Mexico PBC

[@magster3813]

Was 19° this morning in my little community central Azizona. Windy which makes it feel much more colder

[@kathylane5934]

It looks great. I think you all show how a real family can make it

[@lorrainelegault5844]

Hey, just a little titbit of information, if you want to even background out, you should use a harrow. It will dry out the topsoil and even out your tractor marks. Love from Canada.

[@tealbruce7145]

"Hot Dish" Lol. I'm Mid-Michigan, it's Potluck here. I always *try * to remember to leave notes with my w.i.p.s (works in progress). Future Me gets so giddy when a wip is found with all the notes and what size hook I was using (I crochet). I would imagine it would be the same for wood wips. hahaha!

[@deannewilliams3321]

Men think women are so complicated lol. All we need is to know we’re thought of…. A simple picked flower or something you see that reminds you of her when you see it. Like, I bet she’d like this. Or I think she said she needed that. Walk her to her side of the car, hold the door and her hand when she’s coming down steps. Pull out her chair. All the gentlemen things. Treat her like a queen and she will treat you like her king. After work one day (paint contractor) I had all the guys outside picking flowers for their wives & girlfriends…it was great!!

[@joannmahaffey1068]

Oh boy, you are having a really nice (but don't be fooled) false spring. You are learning ..lots of humidity in winter greenhouse. You need a strong fan and vent. It won't be a rerun It will be continued.

[@Finleyjack]

Ben, being your own BOSS gives you that wiggle room though. So don't beat yourself up when you aren't accomplishing those OVERWHELMING tasks. Just bite-sized pieces and you'll see progress enough to satisfy your daily "To Do's." You get more done than most, so enjoy the down time whenever you do have it. Blessings!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you. Blessings

[@OmniviumVelocity]

Lotion actually works really well for chapped lips. It absorbs into the skin instead of sitting on top of it like chapstick

[@mildredlash3163]

I JUST LOVE WATCHING ❤️‼️ THANKS FOR LETTING US SEE A SMALL PIECE OF YOU GUYS BUILDING YOUR HOME AND FARM UP FROM ALMOST NOTHING !!! YOU HAVE ALOT OF BOYS WHAT ALL DO THEY DO ON THE FARM TO HELP YOU !!AM SURE THEY DO HELP YOU ALOT WE JUST DON'T SEE IT !!! LOVE SEEING HOW JUSTIN R BOYS HELP HIM OUT ON THEIR FARM!!! DO YOU ALL LIVE AROUND EACH OTHER ! SOW THE LAND AND JUSTINS R FAMILY!!!⁉️ JUST ME FROM OHIO MICKEY. 🤟❤️ LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS I HAVE BEEN GOING BACK AND WATCHING THE OLD VIDEOS FROM WHEN YOU JUST MOVED IT AND FIXING UP YOUR HOME

[@theresarichardson7495]

The weather !! I Jealous! its 25 in Vermont and snow still to my waist!! thank you for the sunshine!!

[@StoneKathryn]

Nice that you're getting back to the greenhouse to put on the other end wall. Meg, that turkey rice casserole looks awesome. Off to karate! Thanks for this Hollar family!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Meg and Ben nice to see you love watching your videos homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐣🐥🐈🐄🐖🌱🌺🌹🌻🌼🌸🌷🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@kriskloeblen3670]

Procrastinating …. I do it as well. 😊

[@denisewilson8367]

What a little camera flirt. LOL Just watching your daily life , Ben. If it takes 1 or 10 days for the project it doesn't matter. People just like to watch.

[@trishapomeroy9251]

I just came to your channel today and have watched a couple of your videos. Good stuff you guys!

[@bonnied3550]

Love the content of just doing daily life. 😃👍🏼❤️Blessings