Day in the Life of a Homesteading Mom of 6

[@jeannet9592]

It is very beautiful and encouraging to see a young practicing Catholic family.

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Justine, you are an amazing mom, homemaker and worker. I'm exhausted just watching you. I'm sure your family knows how great you are. Ty for these videos. I love them. I learn so much from you.

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you so much for the compliments ☺️

[@ThisMamasFaith]

This is how my large family does laundry. -Everyone is assigned their own day. -Everyone has their own basket. We do not mix with other peoples laundry! -On the assigned day the person washes their clothes and bedding/towel. We do not sort the clothes by color or anything. -Start at breakfast, switch at lunch (and start bedding/towel), fold and put away at dinner time (switch bedding/towel to dryer) bedding is done and put on when it’s time to start bedtime routine. Kitchen towels and throw blankets just go in as needed with whoever’s day it is! Hope this helps

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you Tabitha! I think I’ve watched your laundry system before, I think I will revisit that video for some more inspiration.

[@carolyncampbell6149]

Lovely video Justine and it was so lovely to see you all saying the Rosary together. Your children won’t remember you for the clothes you folded they’ll remember you for the love you shared. God bless. Xx

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@simplykoolthings5648]

Seeing your daily life unfold with such dedication to family, homesteading, and homeschooling is truly inspiring. Your morning rituals 🌞, commitment to your land and animals 🐔🐄, and the thoughtful preparation of meals 🍲 showcase a beautiful balance of work and family life. It's refreshing to see how you tackle everyday challenges and share practical tips that many can relate to. Your passion for nurturing your family, both in spirit and through nature's bounty, shines through in every task. Thank you for sharing a slice of your life and reminding us of the simple joys in caring for our loved ones and the land 🌱💖.

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you for the kind words ☺️

[@JulieKeeperofMyHome]

Dusting the soil of your plants with cinnamon helps keep mold from growing. Also, making your French toast casserole the night before saves time. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life. Your home is lovely!

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you for the tips ! I immediately went and sprinkled the cinnamon on top of the soil. Hoping it works!

[@CountieLt25]

Family rosary! Good for you.

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@amandaw30]

Laundry! This used to be a huge issue for me and we finally worked out a system that functions for our large/homesteading/homeschool family. I have 5 kids and one on the way. We used to do the one load a day and I remember the point where it stopped working and the overwhelm that came with it as well. Not only do I have messy farm clothes as a constant but my husband also works a manual labor job that generates a lot of dirty clothes and because he works outside year round, he wears a lot of layers. Add to it the kitchen towels, milking rags, regular towels, cloth diapers when I feel up for it and its just a lot! What was a game changer for us was a family closet of sorts. We don't actually have space to devote to a family closet in our little 1100 sq ft house but next to the washer and dryer in the basement my husband built a shelf and each child has 2 bins. One for pants and shirts and one for underwear and pajamas. We don't fold any laundry anymore, its just stuck in the bins and since they're mostly play/farm clothes anyways it really doesn't matter if there are a few wrinkles (though they surprisingly aren't that bad!). My husband has 4 bins- shirts, pants, long underwear/sweatshirts and socks/underwear. My clothes are hung on a small rod along with the kids few "nice" outfits that would be like special occasions/ church clothes. Everyone has about 4/5 regular clothing options and 2 nice options. I also have one basket for upstairs things (towels, the 1 and 3 year olds clothes since I like those to be on the main level, etc). Each morning i have one child in charge of the first load of laundry. Their job is to switch any laundry in the washer to the dryer, start a new load of clothes and put away any baskets that are sitting and waiting. Because they don't have to fold, this isn't a huge task and my 7, 9, and 11 year olds all have times where they are in charge of this. I use powder laundry soap because it is easy for them to scoop when starting a load. Then after lunch it is another childs chore to go down and switch loads, put away anything dry and start a load if there is enough to do so. At night my husband and I will often start another load if needed and any ready to be folded loads will sit in a basket for the morning child to put away. Often my husband and I are starting the diaper or towel loads. I wash all clothing and bath towels together without sorting but kitchen and cow rags get bleached so the adults handle starting those loads. Then once or twice a week I'll bring the "upstairs basket" up and put those items away. Laundry is always caught up within maybe a 1 load buffer and even when I was down and out with morning sickness things stayed on track which is how I knew we had "arrived" for this season. Another amazing upgrade is that my husband cut in a laundry shoot from our main floor that drops clothes right near the washer. Its so convenient but this system still worked before we had it. We just had a single laundry basket in the hallway before and when it was each childs chore time they brought the basket downstairs. I hope this all makes sense typed out. It would be so much easier to show you haha, but maybe something in this set up will help you get a new system on track. I love your videos, I can relate to them so much and I hope the channel continues to grow!!

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you so much for all the tips, I really appreciate it. This sounds exactly like our scenario including the work clothes from your husband (my husband works in trades too and his laundry is so bulky with multiple layers). I’m for sure going to give this a shot!

[@rozenperkje]

You are doing amazing and loving work for your family, it's so inspiring and beautiful to see. I really love to watch you take care of the important things. Thank you for your joyful videos Justine☀️

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@emilydawson2667]

Love seeing the images covered with the Passiontide veils! Purple ended up being our wedding color, and my grandmother made us napkins for our wedding party during the wedding meal. These have been the best passiontide veils for our home for almost 10 years now!

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

That is awesome! What a great way to re-use!

[@carriem7832]

You asked for suggestions about the abundance of laundry……I had six children and I had a basket for each child in which I’d toss in their clean clothes and the older ones had to fold theirs and put them away…….every time the did a siblings basket because they were younger they’d earn a star…..six stars they could pick their movie choice, more stars then it would be a game they wanted to play, or cookies we’d make, saving a lot of stars it would be something special such as art supply item or an item for their hobby. If I needed help with premade meals so I’d have more time…before bed I’d get a casserole prepped for breakfast or sheet pan pancakes, overnite oatmeal, smoothies in a jar for each, a container or eggs beaten and ingredients ready for an omelet . Pre cooking bacon, sausage or hamburger and portioning it out for the week saved time…..making bread with fillings rolled into it makes fast lunches with a side of fruit. One glass with a colored band marking their container to use all day saves dish chores. Precut veggies for snacks and recipes. Instead of one recipe I double and freeze the extra for another meal. Swirl jam into peanut butter which makes less mess and the older siblings can make Sammie’s for lunch…. Check out Three Rivers Homestead that has many she cooks for and how she makes out her plan for the week on Sunday.

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Wow! Thank you so much for all these amazing suggestions! I’m writing all these down!

[@lutgardedh]

Watching from Belgium, love the memiries as family of 7 children, helping my father afther his job wit hay, straw, beets, turnips, potatoes and vegetables for us, ly mother worked in the house, was also knitting for woolshops, and for us by hand and on machine and also sewing chlothes, now i'm 62 and have not a good health, but enjoy watching and the good memories 😊, greetings Lutgarde

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you! I’m so glad I could bring up nostalgic memories for you.

[@MariaMorales-pc9ze]

Wow you are an amazing mom. God bless you and your family. Love your videos, thank you 😊

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you so much!😊

[@MariaMorales-pc9ze]

You are very welcome ☺️

[@brandynash1409]

I do 1 or 2 loads a day. I wash, dry, and sort. My kids help me fold and everyone puts their own clothes away. The kids also put away rags and towels. My laundry hamper is my washer. I wash a load every night and toss it in the dryer first thing in the morning. If I have another load, or it’s sheet day, I start another kid. Same for dishes. Dishwasher gets started after dinner and I put away in the morning. Floors also get sept every night before bed. If I do this Bedford bed, I have a jump start to the next day.

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

We do the same with dishes and sweeping the floor, it’s just the laundry that I’m drowning in right now 🤣. Looks like I need to start having the kids fold laundry too.

[@myfriend1098]

Give yourself the grace- you don’t have to fold the children’s laundry. It’s Okay . ❤ Plenty of people don’t. Including The Minimal Mom who is also on YT. First time watching you and all that you do amazes me! After all that hard work in the morning THEN exercising 😮 you’re doing a fantastic job. God bless! ❤

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you so much and yes, I think folding will need to stop so I can get a better handle on things.

[@jessicabulloch5302]

You are a wonderful mother and wife, such a hardworker. Im a momma to 8 , my youngest is 7. For laundry I only wash 6 peoples clothing at this point older children do their own washing now. The biggest game changer throughout the years was to keep decreasing their items of clothing , so each person has only 7- 10 complete outfits and we use a family closet for the youngest so that all clothing is staying in one room dirty and clean. I have also heard other tips that I do not use but could be helpful for you , like no longer folding and everyone has a clean bin labeled and you just throw their clothes in . Seasons change so quickly in life you are doing great!

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you for the tips! I’m almost at the point where the two oldest could do their own laundry so I’m looking forward to that.

[@Beautyforahses]

Thanks for sharing a day in the life! It’s Thursday and I was looking forward to my down time to watch a Justine video! 😊

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you! I’m so glad you are enjoying them!

[@allisondecaille8495]

Came across this video. I really enjoyed it and so I subscribed

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@patriciacorpe6228]

your sure a hard worker and a wonderful mom as the kids get older they will be your helpers more. Wink lol As 78 year old woman I miss my mommy days so much but I look at what wonderful children raise with God's help I have full heart of joy. God Blesss your and your sweet family too.

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you! God bless you as well 🙏

[@mjackson780]

Do you ever make your french toast casserole the night before and just bake it the next morning? This saves a lot of time for us.

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

I have before but I’m always so disorganized in the evenings that I always procrastinate and end up forgetting 😂. I think it would be worth the time saving in the morning though.

[@NicesArtsHome]

I always look forward to your videos!❤❤

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you so much 😊

[@slowdownwithsarahjean]

French toast casserole is one of our favs. Our days look very familiar. Minus the cows lol, you are a hardworking mumma! ❤️

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

I always look forward to your videos.🥰

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you Sarah! I’ve been watching your content as well on my personal account and really enjoying it 😉

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

@@TheSacredHeartHomestead You’re sweet! Thank you.🥰

[@childmilestones]

Interesting, thanks for the advice)

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@A.24.000]

Oh my gosh, you live in ontario?! Amazing i live in hamilton! Just found your channel, love it

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Yes I am! Thank you ! I’m so glad you are enjoying it!

[@KLeonardM]

New sub. Love the overvoiced video....great content

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you 😊

[@kittyrichards9915]

Your sandwich loaves were beautiful. Wish I could smell it, then have a wsrm slice with butter and jam or honey.

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

😋 sounds delicious

[@kittyrichards9915]

Delicious food. I still love a good pb&j sandwich!

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Me too, they are the best!

[@batbseverino6015]

Great video

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thanks!😊

[@dianesavant2818]

You are amazing! How do you find time for schooling?

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

I’ve always just prioritized school and all the other things come second. So I might not get the house cleaned one day, but at least I know school got done. I then use the time left after school (if there is any) to do all the other things. Hope that helps!

[@CsiGalak]

Thanks for this video! Could I ask where your music is from? I loved it! 😊

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

I get all my music from epidemic sound. I usually look for anything accoustic or instrumental.

[@CsiGalak]

@@TheSacredHeartHomestead Thank you Justine! 😊

[@colliebel5104]

Wonderful video! May I ask what kind of mixer you use for your bread dough?

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Sure! It’s a Bosch mixer. Really great for large batches of bread dough but I don’t love it for small batches or whipped cream or anything like that.

[@flatlandflying]

Hi Justine, are you traditional Catholics? Do you prefer the 1962 daily missal? Is it in English and Latin? Im looking for a missal but most are N/O and since we don’t have the Latin mass here I was thinking the latest edition daily misssal but I do appreciate tradition! Thank you!!

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Yes I do attend an FSSP parish which follows the Latin mass. This is the missal I use angeluspress.org/products/1962-roman-catholic-daily-missal but they also have N/O missals.

[@brendhaquaranta3779]

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho e por sua família. É belíssimo de se ver. Existe algum segredo para os mais novos não ficarem pedindo tanta atenção? Tenho 3 filhos e eles realmente querem passar o dia comigo. Não interagem tanto entre si, mas talvez seja pela idade ainda pequena (a minha mais velha tem 3 anos e meio).

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

It’s definitely their ages. As they get older they will naturally start being more interested in spending time doing their own things. My little ones who are 2 and 7 months old are still with me all the time. I try to set them up with activities but mostly I get them to help me with whatever I’m doing. It does slow me down but I try to remember that these days will pass and eventually they won’t want to be with me all day long. You are in the hardest season of motherhood with all little ones, I promise you it does get easier ☺️

[@nicolewatters4062]

Your doing a great job!❤ your food looks amazing.❤

[@TheSacredHeartHomestead]

Thank you so much 🤗