COZY FALL 🍁QA||MOVING?OVERWHELMED BY HOMESCHOOLING? COLLEGE?

[@kellys6164]

We homeschooled all the way through, and colleges are SUPER easy now with helping with homeschoolers get into college. My kids easily got into good colleges and transitioned perfectly after homeschooling. It went very well and wasn't that hard at all (to get them into college). I was surprised. They are nearly done with their college careers. Homeschooling works. :)

[@lindseyberrum]

You have no idea how this comment has helped me to worry less!! Thank you 💛

[@Penelopepper]

Just catching up on your videos 😬 Great bucket list! Definitely check out Charleston, SC!!! Lots of history and beauty in the state. Moved down here a few years ago and absolutely love it.

[@ASpeth]

So appreciate you and your videos! I am a 2nd generation homeschool Mom and have been homeschooling for two years now and I honestly thought it would be so easy had being homeschooled myself but I have had so many challenges and days where I wondered if it was the right thing. Then I watch your videos and your encouragement just lifts me back up :) Thank you for what you do. Also, I live in Indiana and it would be a state worth looking into :)

[@breestephens6254]

Yes yes yes!!!! Do come on over to East Tennessee! We would LOVE to have your family here! Seriously though, thank you for being you and for all you do and share. 💖

[@noahsmilkshake]

For a hobby I enjoy doing nothing...absolutely feel you on this lol

[@barbaracozens3999]

🤣🤣 green bean casserole!!! Yum!!!

[@aprilyeno1919]

I am a recent subscriber and I stayed largely because we both have belief in God, our homeschool, our self-discipline and our calling to serve. I do know that we have differences in our “politics”, and in all the ways God has made us individuals ❤️🙏🏻 and that is what makes us all His unique creations. I was so sad to hear that people had “attacked” (social media keyboard warrior style) you in your past video and have continued to support you because that is what we are all here for. We need not always agree or walk the same path to reach our destination and enjoy each other’s company and appreciate everything we have to offer one another. God Bless and I look forward to more of your videos. You are appreciated and seen. ❤️🙏🏻

[@amandaallen4194]

I feel you with the childhood out of control making you feel peace when you are planned out and organized. I don’t know that my husband and four children will ever understand that completely, but that totally resonated with me. ❤️

[@aliciabartnes9916]

I moved from my home state of North Dakota because winter is just brutal. We have lived in Nebraska for 5 years now and wouldn’t change it! Winter is only a couple months and not nearly as cold! There are many places to camp within a short distance and we are within a couple hours of Kansas City or even Colorado 😍😍

[@MrsFarrington]

Girl, Iowa….look at Iowa 🖤 Homeschooling, politics, religion, all 4 seasons ☺️…I think you’d be pleasantly surprised.

[@GraceandGrit]

Never even thought of there! Off to research!

[@MrsFarrington]

I’ve grown up here, but didn’t truly appreciate it until we had children and started homeschooling!

[@keishadiera7197]

We loved Yellowstone national park in August. We stayed for 3 days and I know we didn’t even see 1/2. We seen so many waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, you name it. We went to Mount Rushmore before Yellowstone and we loved it more than I would have thought. Be sure to watch the show, it is awesome and will touch your heart. Lots of history to be learned in one spot.

[@karenposselt8275]

Loved your reaction to some of your stranger questions….😆😆😆 Thanks for keeping it real!

[@rebeccaernst6634]

I appreciate that you don't take 5 min to answer every question so you get through a lot more questions haha. Loved hearing your answers. And a bit of your salvation story.

[@GraceandGrit]

Thanks for listening!

[@TheJoyfulHomemaker05]

At this point, I think Montana is our best bet lol!

[@wereadalot]

Literally laughed out loud about all of the kids talking to you at one time. My brain hurts daily from being pelted with questions or facts all at the same time!

[@GraceandGrit]

Yes!!!! 😭😂

[@kacierobson7916]

I hope Wyoming stays a sanctuary for freedom and conservative values. We just moved to VA for my husbands job and we already have a 4-5 year plan for selling this house and becoming independently employed so we can move out that way. Enjoying today, but definitely planning for the future.

[@brookeelizabeth681]

My childhood definitely shaped my perfectionist personality but I'm incredibly hard on myself when I can't do it all, having grace is a challenge. We absolutely love living in South Carolina. We love the political stance and states rights. The homeschool 3rd option is very freeing. We have a beautiful oceanside, countryside, and mountainside all within 5hrs. We do have a winter but very rarely do we get snow. You can visit Charleston, Savannah, Beaufort, and Hilton Head all in one vacation ♡ Its beautiful. Yay for conceal and carry 😁

[@simplyhomeschool18]

I love your Q&A’s. You had me lol a few times 😂 I agree with you on so many levels. Blessings to you and your family.

[@VoodooCrab]

How about the recipe for your green bean casserole?

[@laurenreichow5427]

Come to Ohio!!! 4 seasons!!! Thanks for this! And for all that you do! Praying about your new church and how God wants you to be plugged into the body.

[@bu2ful119]

Yay! I'm so glad you posted another video. Thank you! Some days your video is the only moral support I get. 😃

[@DanaK817]

I laughed out loud at your answer to "do you conceal carry". You'll fit right in in Texas, but you dont have to conceal 🤣 We have all you mentioned....EXCEPT 4 seasons. In most of Texas it's either hot or cold. LOL

[@SuperJessTV]

I love hearing you speak Ashley you have some really good advice. God bless you ❤️

[@hannahc1072]

Love Yellowstone! Never have been to Glacier, but would like to one day. Just a warning if you go anytime after September there’s gonna be snow most likely. Bring hiking boots and vacuum pack parkas. It’s saves space in the car and you may not need them. The park also has a plow schedule so don’t fret if you can’t get to a certain part. Talk to the rangers, they always give the best info. Get up early (like 4am) to see wolves in the valley. You must goto Cody WY and visit the Buffalo Bill Museum!!! It’s amazing and they have the biggest gun museum, amazing!!! You would need at least two days to finish it. Cody is a cute little town, we rode ATVs (wild horses) in the middle of nowhere and rode horses! Nightly rodeo during season. Great place to visit.

[@hannahc1072]

I’m Jackson Hole we had a chance to swim while it was snowing! There a hotel there that has an indoor/outdoor pool. Jackson hole has the most amazing art museum! Don’t miss it, it’s right as you go up into the great Tetons!

[@alexisbailey2286]

Loved this q&a! Thank you for doing it! So fun to get to know you a little better!! Also, LOVE your sweater!! Do you have a link ??

[@jasminehartley9692]

You described New Hampshire to a T when you were talking about what you would look for in a place to move to. I’m so grateful to live in this state especially the last 1.5years 💕

[@angardh]

We are actually thinking of moving out to New Hampshire. We are coming out in a couple weeks to explore. Seems like a great state!

[@melissaroush]

As someone that has moved 18 times Texas has been one of my favorite places in the US to live. North Texas does have some level of seasons, compared to South Texas.

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

Yes, I would agree! It's blazing hot and humid all but 3 months of the year in the south, but im a Texan through and through and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. I don't see them moving here through even through it would be awesome to run into her!

[@moments_peace]

This was great thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@cierawilliams8881]

I love heavy blankets!!!! Im gonna check them out!!

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

OMGoodness I loved your face answer to the conceal carry question!!! I love how you are with these type of questions. Although, I'm quite surprised at some of the questions that get asked as someone who watches regularly. It's quite obvious what answer you would give, but your channel has grown a lot and I guess I forget that we aren't the small little group we once were, which is still amazing but different. I used to read and respond within the comments as well and even remember most of the regulars but yes it as gotten a bit overwhelming to read and chat with a huge number. It is great that your growing through and happy to be apart of it!!

[@rubyhaskell1325]

I have a fuzzy blanket from Unhide and it’s our favorite. My whole family fights over who gets to use it on the couch. It’s so soft and cozy. I definitely want another one.

[@GraceandGrit]

😍😍

[@homeschoolmomof2707]

Love green bean casserole!!! 😊❤️

[@jaimiekight]

this was so cozy and nice! love the q & a videos and chit chat! love you, friend!!

[@corriezoetewey7860]

I love Q&A's. I live about 3 hours from both Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. You could totally visit both in one trip. It is so beautiful and you could do so much history!

[@noellegraves3541]

They’re both so pretty! And so much history!

[@FLMegan]

Me2

[@4dayc]

Please share the lunch ideas 😊

[@ArabellaIsabella]

Consider moving to Oklahoma, the Tulsa area is a great place to live, very homeschool friendly....and the Pioneer Woman's store/lodge is about an hour away.

[@TheMumfordMob]

LOVE you hair in this video Ashley! Agree with the advice to just start your channel and be consistent. ♥

[@kailiannam9850]

I think you would love Montana. Very cold winter though.

[@cj2842]

Our oldest is on the spectrum and has had a weighted blanket for a couple years. It helps. He also has a weighted vest.

[@lovely4833]

I love green bean casserole the most too. Lol I’d love the season changes and wish we experienced that however I do love Florida a lot for many reasons so we’re here until God tells us to follow another path.

[@anitabudgets131]

Love it. That blank looks so soft and comfy. Clean and then cook 🤣

[@Winklett03]

Just ate green bean casserole at our church eatin meetin as we say in the South. Lol. Where is that pink sweater from?❤️❤️

[@hannahraines8022]

Aww I love Savannah. That’s where we went on our honeymoon. Such romantic city. You and Jake should definitely take a trip there. So much history also!

[@GraceandGrit]

I’d love to!

[@FLMegan]

I lived and taught their for years! Got my masters in Sav too. So beautiful and amazing history. Lots of military bases, same as here in JaxFl. Im from St.Simons Island! Look there and Jekyll Isl! It's surreal pretty and history filled. That is 1 hour south of Sav. Now Charleston and St. Augustine are history overloads and great. Been numerous times. I love this side of the country but may need to inch over a state or too soon!

[@smrkrr]

Our church is our lifeline too... totally feel you there. And I could, for sure, live in FL but my husband feels the opposite. So the moneymaker wins that conversation. lol

[@artofdiscovery7232]

Where is your favorite place to shop for clothes?? I've been LOVING your tops 😍

[@GraceandGrit]

Awe thankyou! I’ve been getting some good ones in my Nordstrom trunk club box!

[@aimeejohannes6713]

I was just going to ask where that sweatshirt came from? I love it!

[@cherietuck3528]

Ohhh I totally wanna try out some of those unhide products 😍 thx for sharing!

[@carmenswanson415]

We’re Montanans, and when you go to Yellowstone definitely go through Gardiner, it’s a super cute quaint little town right at the entrance to the park and there are always elk hanging out that your kids would love ❤️

[@GraceandGrit]

Eekkk. Can’t wait!

[@Whatsbrewingwithb]

Hi Carmen! I'm a Montana girl too. :)

[@frugileful]

@@Whatsbrewingwithb Same! We have a house an hour from Glacier

[@carmenswanson415]

@@Whatsbrewingwithb Hi!! Love our state!!!'

[@abbie_on_the_prairie]

When you were asked about the readers it reminded me, what is wordly wise and why do you use it with TGTB? Also, you can move too SD, it’s been great through all this. And maybe I’d run into you sometime 😅

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

In her past videos she has said she uses wordly wise to give the kids something to do while she works with others kids and its useful to their knowledge and keeping their brains focused in the academic area until she make her way around to helping them. This is the best I can describe it for a better idea watch some of her older homeschooling videos maybe 2 or 3 years back.

[@thissimplelife653]

Loved this video so much! Green Bean casserole is my favorite, too! I actually make it about once a month☺️

[@kristynfedich8926]

Also this was just a fabulous video. I loved it!!

[@jennmendoza6343]

I’d love a video on how to research the states you’re interested in. I feel like info online is so questionable nowadays! (Politics in particular)

[@kristynfedich8926]

I just want to move anywhere that’s red. And loves America and freedom and guns and God. Cause even in rural New Jersey it’s bad. All the city folk came out here and destroyed our already sadly very anti-American state. 😭🇺🇸 anywhere south of the Mason Dixon would make me happy. LOVE Savannah. Savannah is gorgeous, Charleston is amazing. Greenville, SC is on my list . Smoky mountains TN on my list. Florida is my happy place. Happy happy happy place. 🤣 You know it’s bad when I walk around Jersey with a desantis fan club shirt and get a lot of dirty looks 🙌🏻 just keeping America great over here.

[@Michelleh123321]

I would say Michigan for 4 seasons but not with the governor we have now 😂 but we have no requirements by law for homeschool, it’s wonderful!! Have you heard of The Good Simple Life here on KZbin? I think they moved to Idaho? I can’t remember without looking 😂 But they remind me of what you guys are looking for!

[@momof3boys47]

I love green bean casserole too! I'm usually the one who makes it for holiday family meals.

[@ShenelleKSmith]

Can we meet your dogs?

[@jenniferaustin4398]

Thank you so much for addressing animal use in the fashion industry! Just when I thought I couldn't love you more! Ha! I am a long time animal advocate as well! Can't wait to order a blanket! That looks so smooshy! 🥰

[@tonjaduncan0315]

Great q&a…thanks for sharing! 🌻

[@GracefullyUnraveled]

My entire day I spend telling my 8 yo to focus on her assignments. We spend lots of quality time together because of it lol

[@emilykinison9025]

RE: moving- I’ve had the book Strategic Relocation, North American Guide to Safe Places recommended so many times for choosing a new place in the USA. Some things they rate locations on may not be priorities but others may be good info!

[@gracegreenwell2657]

Aww I wish we lived closer together...I'd love to run into you! and make you feel awkward HAHA! Yes my fav is green bean casserole...we have it at thanksgiving and christmas and I always bring it. I love to hear people's salvation testimonies!

[@wendymtzc]

I just care about eating some animals 😋 I am not an animal lover but do see how many do get abused and its sad

[@denniard777]

Can you do a video about best states to live as christian, conservative , homeschool family please?

[@Txanaplays1]

For 4 year old mom check out prek count in your areas,

[@GracefullyUnraveled]

Number 1 KZbin tip: don’t expect to just upload a video & gather a really big following overnight & be monetized in a month. It literally takes years & effort unless you get lucky. I’ve been working for 2 years towards monetization & I’m almost there!

[@MelissaGrayum]

Where is your comforter from? Love the linen look ☺️

[@GraceandGrit]

Target!

[@ashleymixson9379]

I live 40 minutes from both Savannah and Charleston SC (if that’s where you meant). Would love to meet you in person if you ever make it here! :)

[@GraceandGrit]

That’s what I meant!

[@d.watkins8302]

I really appreciate these videos, thank you💕I have to wonder if we live in the same state based on other states you have looked to live, which are some of the same ones we have looked at😂😂😂but we both know the Lord will place us where we are supposed to be🙏🏻💕💕

[@GracefullyUnraveled]

I have my assumptions about the CWP question, based off your answer! 😂

[@allisonalden1285]

You may have answered this before. Where is your phone case from? It's gorgeous!

[@GraceandGrit]

Thankyou! I got it from att

[@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable]

I love green bean casserole too! ❤️ Yum. Also, I completely understand being so thankful for church being open and normal. We go to one of those too. 😊

[@erind3286]

Do you get the chicken nuggets at Costco?!

[@GraceandGrit]

Yes! Bare brand!