CALM DOWN | A piece you haven't seen, preserving melanzane, telling true stories, and a giveaway...

[@theelliotthomestead]

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[@suewarman9287]

"My sons and my husband are working on the/our house, and I'm SO happy (about that)"....

[@doublekhobbyfarm]

Balance and keep calm. Oh my gosh I needed those video! Be in the moment and enjoy.

[@sarahp3676]

What I absolutely love about your channel is that you don't create content just to create content... Everything seems very authentic and real, like you really enjoy sharing your lives with us and what's important to you. It's such a joy to watch your videos. They inspire me, have taught me many things and make me think. ✨

[@theelliotthomestead]

That’s so kind, Sarah. Thank you! ❤

[@alittleheavenonearth]

I agree ❤❤❤ its not easy to just make videos .. I can relate 😅😅

[@enchantedhillfarm9013]

'My children and my husband are working on our house and I am very happy.' Love your videos!

[@Karen-i9z8q]

Thank you for sharing how you "change the story" and rather than speak negative words you speak positive words. The words we speak are so powerful and they truly do change our reality. Your family is such an inspiration to others. Thank you for homeschooling your children. You are giving them a gift of immeasurable worth. Blessing and Love.

[@panko97]

Sons and husband are working on the casa and I am happy ❤

[@karadoll2]

Perfect timing for me to see this video. I treat myself to a little KZbin while I eat lunch between household tasks! And the back to school season can create such overwhelm for all of us parents whether it’s home school or public school as my kids are heading into this week. I literally wrote down your words to remind myself to flip on the positive perspective because it IS true. Today I found calm in preserving heaps of green beans, right before sitting down to your video. It’s cool knowing others feel the same. To the season! May we feel gratitude and contentment in its bounty 🙏🏻

[@MrsCrunchy]

Hi Shaye! You and Stu work very well together as a couple -- as a team. It's nice to see. Enjoying your videos!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@ReyDayami]

Hi Shaye! First, I’m so excited for the new addition to your home! It’s looking fabulous and I can’t wait to see it all finished! Pls make sure you let us see the process! Okay, so now for the real reason I dropped everything to leave a comment. I was born in Cuba and had really bad asthma, so bad the dr at the emergency room told my mom, “go ahead and get pregnant with another child bc you lost this one.” (I was 5) But GOD!! My mother left the hospital and a really old lady told her to get an eggplant, make an incision on it, put it on top of a cup and whatever water would drop for me to drink it, every day (God uses all kinds of things to heal His people- I’m reminded of the mud on the eyes of a blind man in the Gospels) so I drank it, everyday and I never ever suffered from asthma again. Glory to God. I came to this beautiful country of mine when I was 8, I’m 50 and my mother died believing that that eggplant water healed her daughter. Ps I don’t like eggplant 😬 😅😂

[@theelliotthomestead]

What an incredible story! Maybe the eggplant holds many secrets… ❤

[@hannahbutler384]

My son's and husband are working on the house and I am very happy! It's going to be beautiful!

[@matejakalingar8636]

Great video again, and I think it's great how you two work out a plan that may not be what you originally planned but you find something that works for the season you're in, and also for the seasons to come. And I think it's great how you try to find a positive way of thinking for everything =) The phrase: My sons and my husband are working on our house and I'm very happy! Wish you all the best!

[@myhopefilleddays2923]

I love to see the “behind the scenes” work of all the wonderful beauty you guys have created!! Thank you so much for being such an inspiration 💕

[@t_nels]

This title, I needed this now! 🧡

[@theelliotthomestead]

Me too 🤣

[@susannecasella1975]

Love your channel! It is inspiring and motivational! The translation to what you said is "My children and my husband are working on our house and they are very happy." Great pronunciation!

[@pearlg6411]

"Perspective" has been my word for the year for several years now because I keep learning new aspects of its significance. We really can be our own best friend or worst enemy simply by the perspective we choose to embrace. I love how you re-frame your garden status: while you may feel that both sides of the coin are true, it's more productive and positive to dwell on the good. We can all take a lesson in that in some area of our lives instead of burning ourselves out on overwhelm & negativity. 👍

[@theelliotthomestead]

That’s exactly it… both are true, only one is helpful.

[@taradouglas8648]

My sons and my husband are finishing (encasing) the porch of our house and I am very happy.

[@hansgirl]

Oh how I wish I could come volunteer for weed duty at your place! When I was a kid I hated it, but now as an adult I love, love, LOVE weed pulling! One of my favorite things to bring me joy and recharge my batteries is to bring order to chaos. So weed pulling, loading the dishwasher, organizing messy areas, etc... makes me feel so good! I know, I know, I've got a screw loose! 🤪 And I can totally see how it would become just so overwhelming at a place the size of yours. But alas, as much as I would love to offer my services (I live in Spokane, but come home to Almira a couple of times a month), I am in a wheelchair and think there would be some accessibility issues, lol! 😉 Thank you for the wonderful content you share with all of us! I always look forward to new videos and new inspirations from you! God bless you and yours! ❤

[@theelliotthomestead]

Well you would be totally recharged if you spent time at our place! Such a kind thought and offer! Thank you!

[@elizabethranstrom6800]

What a fun, jam packed video! Loved every minute❤

[@sarahhall3243]

Good evening from England 😊 love love love your channel and been watching for years. Had to comment that I loved this video, it has such home video vibes. Just precious ❤

[@katiepeterson9761]

How exciting!!! Yay for 2 bathrooms!!!

[@beckiparsons8214]

“My sons and my husband are working on our house and I am very happy!” I’m learning Italian for a first trip to Italy in November! It’s been fun learning along with you.

[@dorcaspatterson473]

My sons and husband are working on our home. I’m so happy!

[@miraidarodriguez3830]

You said ‘We are working on our house and its ver exciting’ or it makes ua very happy

[@BelindaSmith-lb1hu]

Hello wonderful family... love everything you do and share so very much. So very generous of heart and soul. Italian translation is 'My children and my husband are working at our house and I am very happy.' Thank you for everything you do xo

[@genietillery878]

Being able to see things in a positive light even when there is much work ahead is a good thing. I also live in an old farmhouse with one little bathroom. When I have company take a number!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Haha. Take a number! Been there.

[@flaviaalineoliver4056]

Congratulations on The New addition to the House. My children and my husband are working at our house and I am very happy

[@melindabiddy7165]

Oh my gosh! This video couldn't have come at a better time. Shows me how to preserve my eggplants! Thank You Shaye and Stuart!

[@dumitriudaniela]

you said : "my sons and my husband are working on our house and i am very happy" :). I am Romanian and Italian language sounds very similar to ours.

[@ajamborn]

I enjoyed watching this video while processing my crabapples for the season. I too love the still and calm of steadily and faithfully making my way through the harvest for the year. Also, your pergola/deck project looks exciting! Can’t wait to see how it turns out! Cheers to the rest of your harvest season!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you!

[@mercedessutter5252]

Wondering in your flower garden areas do you use fabric or anything to keep the weeds down?

[@thewanderingmcs2665]

My sons and husband are working on the house and I am very happy - so excited for you all to get to enjoy the view from the other side of your gorgeous home!

[@mkinder9557]

My children and my husband are working on our house and it makes me very happy! 😊

[@lisasarpolis8241]

My kids and husband are working on the house and I’m very happy!

[@mkinder9557]

I’m really enjoying the new style of videos you are trying. 😊 Homeschooling is a good choice! I also wanted to tell you that eggplant recipe looked delicious! Thanks!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you for the encouraging words.

[@ceciliafhor4236]

My children and my husband are working in our house and we are so happy!!

[@sharonhuelsman]

I love you new video style. Your videos are very interesting. I'm not a fancy cook but I am trying to live simply and more sustainable so thank you for sharing all the things you do besides cook a beautiful meal!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you!

[@BrandyHarper]

My grandma used to make Eggplant pizza, I love the memory of those days.

[@rhondajames9246]

Ciao Piasano, you said my children and my husband are working at our house and I am very happy! Sara belliisimo!

[@herblady553]

"My sons and husband are working on the house and I'm very happy." Cant wait to see the finished project!!

[@blessyourmemory]

It is an encouragement to us all, that you don't have everything done and to perfection. If you did, all of us sheep would be lost. lol. Love seeing the new addition....please keep us updated on this new project.

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you. We will keep you updated!

[@izzyhendrix2651]

"my sons and husband are working on the house and I am very happy!" It is going to look amazing, I can't wait to see it finished! I am also in love with your pond, I don't think I realized you had one. So dreamy

[@theelliotthomestead]

We have an older video on the pond installation. Check it out.

[@izzyhendrix2651]

@@theelliotthomestead Awesome, I will!

[@DansonforJoy]

I’ve had very limited experience with eating eggplant - now I’m curious to taste melazane sott’olio! Your pond is looking lovely with the water lilies and goldfish. It’ll be exciting to see how beautifully your back patio/garden area turns out! 😊

[@theelliotthomestead]

I wanna bring eggplant back. It has become one of my favorites

[@DansonforJoy]

@@theelliotthomestead I want you to know how AWESOME it is to have you reply to our comments. 🥰 I know it takes time, but I’ve noticed you doing it more lately, and as a longtime follower, I truly appreciate it.

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you! I’ve finally been able to find some margin (and enjoyment) to interact with comments and it’s has been surprisingly good. So many kind people and comments and you are always so encouraging. Thank you!

[@providencegrove4600]

After all these years I know you know that Stu is your person Shaye. "Let's just do what we do and make it a garden". Sweet sweet 🌹

[@lisaroberts5676]

Ugh- this was a tough one! I’ve had to take a break from nightshades for a health issue for a bit. It’s good to feel better but MAN! This time of year was all about ratatouille before! *weep* Still just beautiful to look at!

[@EnchantedScrapper]

Oh that eggplant recipe looks so good. Congratulations on the addition. ❤. I’m not sure but my son and husband are very happy working on the house.

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you. That’s a close translation.

[@sallyapple3935]

Congrats on the new bath! And outside sitting area. Surely you will enjoy the bath. You two are visionaries and dedicated hard workers. Best wishes! 😊

[@veerledw9051]

The phrase: my Sons and my husband are working on my house and it makes me very happy!❤

[@JenniferEmme81]

"My kids and my husband are working on the house and I'm really happy!" Much love, respect and God bless from NW Oregon 😄

[@stephanieschneider9001]

“My sons and my husband are working on my house. I am happy!” Another great video!

[@nurturingherroots8511]

My husband and my children are working in our house and are very happy. According to google. I do not know Italian. 😅but I’d love to see your cookbook!! Love these videos.

[@azluan]

Ah I love people who consider silence "a helper"! Always enjoyed your content, thanks.

[@teresalawson3732]

I have to pull myself back when I overwhelm myself. I have to make myself focus and realize everything doesn’t have to be done NOW.

[@rosanna8468]

My Children and husband are working on our house and it makes me very happy. I am Italian but my mother didn't teach us to speak it because she didn't know English when she started school so was afraid to not teach us English only, very sad. would love your cookbook ! I did get to visit Italy ..Love it!!

[@HayleeKimbrell]

Loving the videos recently! You’re killing it!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you. So glad you enjoy them.

[@amypeckham]

My children and my husband are working on our house and I am very happy 🙂

[@LivRainbows]

My son and my husband are working on my house and I'm very happy.

[@ingridkunze5458]

My children and my husband are working on our house and they are very happy.

[@nataliavalentina2341]

You said Mi marido esta trabajando en nuestra casa y eso me hace tan feliz. (Castellano) English now! My husband is working in our home , and that makes me so happy. I hope I got that correct. I can continue in Portuguese lol!!!

[@ameliaduberville9309]

Truth!!! Thank you!!

[@suechernet1618]

Thanks again for sharing your life! I so look forward to you videos.

[@theelliotthomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@kamt3212]

Your almost finished with the veranda on your home and you're very happy. Yes, son and husband at the beginning but l only caught that the second round.

[@sophiacorpus9769]

boy can I relate to the "hurry up and wait " syndrome w projects!yours is by far better than mine ! we are in our 1st yr of homesteading so why are the shingles are better than siding?diff? imsooooo glad you homeschool!!

[@3kboom]

“My kids and husband are working on the house and I am very happy!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Congratulations You won the giveaway for this video! Kindly email us your shipping address to [e-mail] and we will send out your signed cookbook! Thanks!

[@PlentifulPlatypus]

Just made my melanzane sott’olio! Or “Italian pickled eggplant” It’s delicious. I had to wait a few days for my third eggplant to be ready to pick. Definitely worth the wait! I tried it on a toasted slice of my homemade sourdough bread today 🤤 yummm

[@OOMerci]

My children and husband are working on our !house and I am very happy

[@candysleezer7691]

I think you said My son and my husband are working on our house and they are very happy. I love the eggplant.

[@nataliehernandez9005]

"My sons and my husband are working in our house and we are very happy!" I think thats what you said

[@Cristina-SavedByGrace]

If my sons and husband are working on the house, I am very happy 😊

[@alansubervi9335]

Let’s see if I get this right. Il mio filli el mio marito sano laborando a la nostra casa e sono molto felice. Another great video. It’s great that you’re learning Italian. I’m relearning French. I used to speak it when I was a child along with Spanish. When I moved to the states all I ever heard was English and Spanish. But slowing is coming back to me.

[@theelliotthomestead]

It’s funny, as I’m learning Italian highschool Spanish keeps coming back to me. I remember phrases and words I haven’t thought of in years

[@inahertweck7069]

„My sons and husband are working on the house and I‘m very happy.“ Loved the vlog. As always. I could live on eggplant 🍆 😂😍

[@theelliotthomestead]

Yes! A fellow eggplant lover

[@amberwengerd5898]

You said, "My sons and my husband are working on the house and I am very happy!"

[@katharinavonborcke4144]

Thank you another lovely video. Here is my translation on your sentence ,My sons and my husband are working on our house and are very happy.‘ ❤

[@vickihinshaw2027]

You said, "My sons and my husband are working on the house which makes me very happy!"

[@Ann-n-ink]

My children and my husband are working on my house and it makes me very happy (I think - I don't speak Italian!), This was a great video... inspired me to weed my yard and check on my zucchini!!! 😄

[@theelliotthomestead]

Yes. Check those zucchini. Very sneaky.

[@judygrille1411]

My sons and husband are working on my house and I am happy

[@melindabiddy7165]

Would you guys consider doing a supplement and good health related video for those of us looking for better choices than over the counter??

[@marlenelewis]

Love the new videos

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you!

[@oldsoulhomewithmelissa]

Great video! Can you please tell us the name and make of the blue paint you’ve used for all your doors? Thank you! 😊

[@homemama1234]

“My kids and husband are working on the house and I am very happy!”

[@abbeysweetman3298]

Hi Shaye! Love your videos ❤ How do you make / sweeten your espressos? Would love to bet into some serious coffee drinking 😊😂

[@hollymccullough9780]

I’m thinking that you said “my son and husband are adding on the bathroom to our house. I am so happy” But this eggplant recipe gives me hope to try and give it another shot of me liking it.

[@theelliotthomestead]

Yes! Gotta give it another try!

[@julia.mattei]

"My sons and my husband are working on our house and I'm really happy!"

[@fatimadosil322]

Mi marido y mis hijos están trabajando en nuestra casa y son muy felices. My husband and my sons are working in our house and they are very happy! Know you should make an extra effort and learn spanish as well, i'll be very happy for that! ❤

[@sarahherboth9447]

I don't know any Italian unfortunately, but you sounded authentic!

[@MoonBratStudio]

My almost-no-knowledge-of-Italian guess was something about lavender smelling good. Hahahaha!! Also, did your house always have a second story? Where have I been?!

[@dchevron90]

You’re inspiring me to give eggplants a second chance. I didn’t like their flavor as youngster. Also, I think your Italian phrase is something like: my children and my husband are working on our house and I am very happy.

[@theelliotthomestead]

Yes! give eggplant a second chance!

[@sacredmommyhood]

"My kids and husband are working on the house and I am happy!"

[@joanzach4859]

Goat Heads! Killer for bike tires! We used Marson and Marson when we built our house in Plain in 1994.

[@fishinghole333]

I need to learn this so badly. Correction: I WILL learn to do this because I want to 😊

[@theelliotthomestead]

Way to check yourself! I do that all the time.

[@wildthistlekitchen]

The eggplant looks wonderful! I never think of eggplant as a preserving crop, but you’ve just changed that. 🥰

[@theelliotthomestead]

Give it a try! It’s the most welcomed treat in winter. 😊

[@marthasundquist5761]

Do you use italian oregano or greek oregano?

[@barbaramagri4209]

Italiano perfetto 👏👏💪

[@darlenebrooks7899]

I think you said how nice it is to have a second bathroom added to your home.

[@darlenebrooks7899]

Lol. I know nothing about speaking Italian, thought I'd give it a shot. Enjoy your videos always.

[@theelliotthomestead]

Nice try!

[@narismardirosian2233]

Can you share some homeschool curriculum you’ve grown to love over the years please?? Thanks!

[@codeN_8]

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[@ilzitek2419]

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[@TheAlaskaMom]

Italian: My son and my husband are working on the house and I am very happy. ???

[@raymondridiman8326]

👍

[@myberryownhomestead764]

I would say you said, my boys and husband are working on my house and I am very happy, but it would be plagiarism bc I looked in the comments, I had no idea what you said!!! lol enjoy!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Haha. Sometimes we need a little help from others.

[@sophiacorpus9769]

why don't you harvest amaranth?

[@minihomesteadcooking]

Is Juju's name short for something? I love the name.

[@theelliotthomestead]

Yes, it’s short for Juliette.