Day in the Life of a Small Homestead (Daily Spring Routine)

[@bethsands7665]

Power couple indeed. If all families were like yours, the world would be a better place. Your tortillas look amazing.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thanks 😁 They were delicious!

[@5GreenAcres]

@@morethanfarmers Hope you didn't give or don't give your children the thing that gets put in the arm. All of them. From cradle to grave. The minute you put one of those things in their arm you are destroying their gut flora forever. Not meant mean. I'm trying to encourage people to do research. The book Natural Cures They Don't Want You To Know will explain so so much. That book saved my life!!!!

[@liane8733]

@@5GreenAcres Are you talking about nexplanon, the arm-implanted birth control?

[@diyfferent]

​@@liane8733 Why would they be putting a birth control jab in their kids arms? The commentor is talking about all jabs.

[@Zizzyyzz]

​@@liane8733😂

[@hollynarvaez3129]

There are generations of us out here that don't know how to do any of this. Thank you for this.

[@glendabenard3772]

I think it's great that you are teaching your children where their food comes from and good work effort. Most kids don't know about these things. They just know computers and cell phones. Not saying that's a bad thing either. Just your children will know how to take care of themselves.

[@morethanfarmers]

For sure!

[@RachelTsTime]

Love how you included technology, my kiddos know both as well. They’re still very small and sometimes they help in the garden and other times they choose the iPad while I get chores done. I never want to MAKE them work alongside me because it could backfire so easily. I like that these two have the chore money incentive as well. Way more realistic ❤

[@sevenkpink2894]

Of course nothing wrong with learning both but I agree that kids should learn to grow

[@amyandmax]

Yay my favourite part of the week! You guys bring me so much calm, living vicariously through you 🥰

[@morethanfarmers]

Glad to hear it 😊 Enjoy the video!

[@daniellevilloria227]

Every time I watch one of your videos I immediately have the urge to search for land. I know you don’t take what you have for granted but I just wanted to encourage you that even on hard hard days your little slice of land truly is paradise. With five kids in an apartment, we are so anxious to get them “out on pasture.” But we know it’s all in the Lord’s timing.

[@ciaragracelewis]

Sleep training is the bomb. People need to chill. Great moms do all different sorts of things. Teaching your kid to fall asleep by themselves is just awesome for the whole family!!

[@IsabellaRoss-hl6qd]

Veterinary Technician. I don’t know much about Sundays dog food BUT… I would never recommend a grain free dog food to a client. The problem with grain free is this usually means they replace the grain with legumes. This has been shown to block the absorption of taurine. Taurine is an essential nutrient in a dog’s diet. Lack of taurine can lead to heart failure, even in young dogs. Please do your research on grain free diets in dogs before choosing to feed grain free food!!! With that said I love your channel, just want to make sure all those animals stay happy and healthy❤

[@celianewman4809]

I can attest to this. For many, many, many years I fed grain free dog food to my chihuahuas. We were told for the longest time that grain free was healthier. Well, four years ago I lost my 9 year old chihuahua who was otherwise healthy to congestive heart failure. It was completely unexpected. I’ll never again feed any dog a grain free diet.

[@Philipmorris-u4f]

Your lifestyle is a ton of work, but obviously so fulfilling. This is the life that restores the soul.

[@PureEarthGardens-r9t]

I can see the passion you put into every video-your energy makes gardening so much fun!

[@agtaytay1076]

Literally favorite family to watch! They seem so kind and grounded, non judgemental. I cannot tell you how much I've learned from watching their videos! Thank you ❤❤

[@robinsouth8555]

Thank you, for inviting us into your lives.

[@Just-Nikki]

It’s gonna be so much better for your wellbeing having the office. I think it’s wonderful how mindful you both are about your wellbeing.

[@max_pepper]

Love to see the care in choosing a species appropriate, good quality food for your dog 😊 All family members deserve fresh, healthy food!

[@Stephen_Viele]

Agreed, I went to the website and did the quiz but unfourtantly $200 a month for dog food just isn't in the picture for me right now. I wonder if it would be feasible to make similar dog food but a DIY cheaper option.

[@max_pepper]

@@Stephen_Viele it definitely can be cheaper to make your own homemade diet, just make sure meals are balanced so there aren’t any vitamin or mineral deficiencies 😊 I used to pay $120 a month for a bag of kibble for my dog and now I feed her a commercial raw diet for $110 a month.

[@vanessapalamara873]

I don’t have a tv, I never bother with KZbin or social media but after finding you I am obsessed with your weekly video. Thanks so much for sharing your lives, you are awesome humans raising more awesome humans.

[@crystalmorrell9536]

You are absolutely my favorite family! You all are so inspiring and I admire your teamwork and commitment. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you so much!

[@davidoltrogge5431]

Love you guys.... On the tortilla conversation- I'm from Austin, Tx and just wanted to mention that the most common method and most traditional way to make flour tortillas is using shortening or lard, traditionally from Mexico. (though some cultures would disagree with the origin of "tortillas") Most Texans and Mexican Americans don't think twice about buying tortillas with shortening or lard. I totally get that is on trend to use other sources of fat and even gluten free tortillas and if that's what you want to do then great. You have to make the choice that is best for your family but I wanted to explain why most Texans and Mexican American's and well beyond, choose tortilla's or make tortillas using shortening or lard. Lard or shortening gives the flour tortilla the lightest texture and best flavor. Every culture has their own version of a flour flat bread and most of the time the fat used depended upon those cultures, either for religious reasons or availability. Animal fat was the most common fat available for centuries. They didn't have all the options available today. Anyway, I do strive to use the most healthy version of fats in my cooking but their are some things, where lard or shortening works the best. Tortilla and masa for Tamales for me, there is no compromise. Thanks

[@Just-Nikki]

I use lard that I render or whatever fat source I have available from the past couple of days. Maybe that’s chicken fat or bacon grease or in a pinch, I use butter but typically it’s home rendered lard that’s very clean.

[@mrs.broccoli4362]

I'm happy for you that everything turned out so well. Great sponsors and you deserve this so much. You both look much more relaxed, which is the reward for your courage in taking this path. It's incredible how much I appreciate and look forward to your videos. And I admire how far your vegetables have come, it will still be a few weeks before I can harvest broccoli and cabbage. Thank you so much and have a good time

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you! Always appreciate your kind words 😊

[@gofaonebaiphetlhi629]

Hi there. I am a new subscriber and I watched this video before reading your About and my immediate impression was summed up in your own words, "....we want to show you that homesteading doesn't have to wear you out to the point that you give it up." I am so glad to have found out your channel at this very point in time for I am about to start my own homestead. Thank you very much for sharing. God bless you.

[@morethanfarmers]

Welcome! Glad you’re here!😊

[@andielliott7721]

Beautiful property! I taught my kids to go to bed at 8 too. It saves a lot of hassle when they are in a routine. They know what is coming next....just like all my animals. And we feed our dogs grain free for years now and add raw meat.

[@morethanfarmers]

For sure!

[@BrianJoyce-dk2sg]

I am very impressed with you and your family. I enjoy the rhythm that you set in your vlogs. I sometimes watch a few at a time, just because it's relaxing and you present good ideas. Peace.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy them!

[@BrianJoyce-dk2sg]

@@morethanfarmers the tip on Berlin seeds was invaluable. Minivans rule.

[@neil2809]

SPARTAN Race my son has got me into that. He has been doing it for years me I have just started, TAKE CARE and STAY WELL ALL

[@FoodandOtherPassions]

So nice to come home after a day stuck inside at work and watch you and your family, the beautiful land, animals and growing things on your property. Aaahhh...

[@tammywilmoth1872]

I'm so proud of you kids. Way to live. I hope it all gets easier on you as time goes on. And im jealous. I have always wanted land to do this.

[@lucythomas4077]

Your kids are good because your good parents.

[@SerenityinSimpleLife]

Wow wow, so peaceful ❤❤

[@hannahbelle3032]

The best way to protect your chickens from hawks is to get a livestock guardian dog. Our chickens and geese free range over large pastures and we don’t lose any due to our Anatolian Shepherd who we raised with chicks when she was a puppy so she views them and our sheep as her pack. Our turkeys don’t believe in fences, they fly over and out every day. But we’ve never lost one to predators because our dog’s scent and ferocious bark is enough to keep coyotes and foxes away in the areas outside our fence. And we live next to a nature preserve, so there are many predators in our area

[@sarahwarner1155]

"Cry me a river." 😂 Too funny! I love how real you guys are!

[@julieliner1498]

Started doing apples/applesauce from apples (deer apples or 2nds) last year that I get for $15 a bushel at farmers mkt....game changer!!! I will do this every year I am able for here on out. Plain apple sauce is also a good oil substitute in baking and a great add in to breakfast oatmeal ❤

[@coursehome]

I learn so much from you videos. Thanks. Mark Tennessee

[@morethanfarmers]

Glad to hear it!😊

[@xyladivine]

Well said, Scott! ❤❤❤

[@allisonwoods6161]

Watching your videos is a highlight to any day. They are calming, informative and i always have a warm smile that improves my day. I hope that i can create a homestead much like yours in the future and live a happy and healthy life eating great food that i have grown. Thank you for sharing your life here, its appreciated 😊

[@cynthianorman935]

I wanted to say that it's awesome you sleep train the kiddos. I did the same, they were not allowed out of bed before 7. Later on it helped rhe kids learn to read an old fashioned clock

[@ericawhitfield9289]

That inserted clip after you running 🤣 I love you guys. The sense of humor is my favorite part.

[@djrober100]

I appreciate that y'all put in the effort to document and share your life with us! I love seeing your homesteading journey. You guys are so inspiring! I also wanted to share that I also make tortillas at home and have invested in a manual cast iron tortilla press. It is so worth the purchase if you'd like to make tortillas regularly - instead of rolling it out with a rolling pin, simply plop the dough on the press, pull the lever down, and in like 1 second you have a flat, round (raw) tortilla. It's a time saver for sure.

[@greenacreshub]

A nice day with beautiful green

[@annie250551]

In Australia we dry our washing on a clothesline... there is nothing better than hopping into a freshly made bed that smell like sunshine. I am surprised that homesteaders still usually use dryers... sunshine is free! 😁

[@kdonor]

Depends on the family. My sisters and I grew up hanging laundry and one of my sisters and I still do hang laundry for our families. It does take more time, though.

[@morethanfarmers]

We dry our sheets outside sometimes for the smell 😁

[@djrober100]

I love the idea of hanging clothes on the clothes line but the reality is that usually birds poop on the clothes and I end up bringing bugs in the house. Not to mention pollen or wildfire smoke at times get in the clothes. Just isn't worth it sometimes

[@rallycar7290]

young man you are doing incredible for your family good for you young lad !

[@janetkoball44]

Another fast video. Your food looks so delicious. I'll be watching for your next visit with us. Thanks

[@deannadilsaver9656]

Michelle and Cody!!! I am so beside myself excited to see you guys speak at the Food Summit!!!!!!!! Literally cannot wait!!!!!! You are my favorite KZbin channel. I have been watching you for a year now. I live in Ohio and all of your weather/growing season is so relative to me. I also love that you share how to do this lifestyle with less. Huge inspiration! Your lifestyle speaks to my soul!!!!! Love watching you raise your family in this way!! So glad to see you are on the kefir train!! That has been a huge help in my recovery of Lyme disease. Hope you all feel the amazing healing properties as well!! Thank you for sharing your lives and knowledge with all of us!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sgrvtl7183]

Another WONDERFUL video! Your garden is already flourishing WOW❗those calendula flowers are beautiful🧡💛 I like that the children have chores, such a great lesson in Life, as well as all the garden work they do. and their routine for rest/quiet time in afternoon ~Essential❗ Great team work with chores, and all that good food. Lovely Family💚💙💗

[@jameshill4005]

The best home 🏡 stead video 📹 ❤ out there you and your family 👪 are super fantastic. Always awesome and amazing 😊😊🎉🎉❤❤

[@shan684wins4]

Awww! I have a Captain too. He's a Great Dane. Love all of your videos. I am so blessed to have found your channel. I am 55 and have learned so much from you both. Cody, so glad you are able to start building your office. I wish I was able to raise my kids this way, but mine are grown and self sufficient now. I guess that is all I can ask for. Blessing to your sweet family.

[@claudiapodolsky4025]

I love your show. Thank you for all the insights.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!😊

[@debbiemoscoso8606]

Michelle, good balance on getting much needed quiet time! Taking care of yourself enables you to be a better mom. I know you know this but just wanted to agree in writing!!

[@sounditout34]

You guys, Sage and Stone Homestead and Better Together Homestead are my absolute favorite youtube channels. I have learned so much from all 3 of these channels.

[@DavidClemens-y3h]

Do a video on you and your family… how old is everyone? When did you start your homestead? How big is it? Any experience prior to starting your homestead?

[@carolrobb6400]

Thanks for sharing with us all you do, i have always fed by dogs, chicken livers or chicken hearts,, cooked with brown organic rice, & vegetables. I make a big pot which I keep in the fridge every week. My dogs know when I am peeling carrots & love crunching on raw carrots next to me, it also helps clean their teeth. I add carrots, greens & beans out of the garden to the chicken livers & rice & feed them this homemade food & veggies from out of the garden. My dogs are happy & healthy.

[@losnolt]

I love you guys too! I wish you had videos everyday! 😅😅 Keep up the good work! I wanna be your neighbor! 😂

[@victoriamaclaren568]

You guys are AMAZING at finding the EASIEST WAY to deal with your chores!! Yayyyy!! New office!

[@melissabaker2813]

Good morning! So happy to be here watching with you guys!😊

[@morethanfarmers]

Good morning! Glad you're here!

[@camicri4263]

I did the same with my baby! You can't have them run your life! I spent a lot of time with my baby but not hold him a lot! They are small but they will control you! Blessings!

[@sters6246]

Let me just say your videos are amazing and you both make me laugh. I love your farm and you always inspire me.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you so much 😊 Glad you enjoy!

[@shutupwork5900]

Hey guys I love your videos. I haven't seen them all but I've been watching them for a while now. I'm in southeast Ohio so I totally get all your observations about the weather. If you ever offer tours of the homestead, I think i would enjoy learning about running a homestead first hand from someone like you guys. Keep up the good work making this quality content! :)

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you! We've chosen not to do farm visits for privacy, but I am glad you enjoy the videos 😊

[@SpaceCoastHarvest]

lol i love how Michelle says she likes to have her little obsessions.. i'm the same way!

[@SharonHollidaySells]

I watch almost every video you guys upload. I admit sometimes I forget to stop and like the video... I will try harder! Love what you guys are doing!

[@poodledaddles1091]

Your content is so refreshingly informative as well as entertaining.

[@ashleighdavis7365]

Would love your iced coffee and tortillas recipe! Also, would love to see what snacks you give your kids! We aren't huge on snacks either, they typically fill up on our meals, but you know sometimes they just need a snack :) I love your channel. I don't find the internet of much use these days.. just a distraction and people being way too obsessed with it. But I find your channel inspiring and knowledgeable, you motivate my husband and I in our parenting/ homeschooling/ homesteading journey ! It's a breath of fresh air to see their are still some like minded folks out here. Great video Michelle and Cody !!

[@cst270]

Wonderful people! This is a very underrated you tube channel.

[@antoinettekankindi6807]

You are the best of youtube as a family 👏👏👏👏👏

[@tamararobinson2069]

Good Morning☀️😊

[@morethanfarmers]

Good morning! 😊

[@thisnthatcormak]

I look forward to Monday's because we get a new video each week! I do my own garden chores and then while I'm making breakfast for my family i watch your video. Congrats on your upcoming new office. Lots of work to go but I'm sure when it's all done the work will be worth it.

[@heavenly-dreamsdairygoats]

Hello again, we raise rabbits for our dogs, and it's amazing how they are doing on this. They have built muscle and weight. We got hit Father's Day evening with what we believe was a tornado, it has damage our house to the point we believe it will need to be rebuilt. We have 17 trees either get riped and thrown or up rooted. We have a 6" branch in bedded into our wall of our house, 4 tree we're on the roof. There is major water damage and structure damage. And structure adjuster will be here today to tell us what we are to do. God is great as my husband and I and ALL our animals were safe. Thank you for sharing, till next time God Bless.

[@catherinewoodward3478]

Thank you for making these videos!! I love learning and watching all your content. It's so inspiring. I love how you make time for what's important (quiet time in the mornings, or exercise, etc.). Good reminder!

[@danacracknell7222]

Ohh I look forward to your videos each week. Love watching your ways of life and how much you achieve day by day, year by year. Truly inspirational, keep up the amazing work and thank you for sharing it.

[@kyoshabaevelyn5267]

My favorite family ❤ I have learnt alooot from you guys much respect and love🇺🇬

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you! Enjoy the video!

[@debbiee7850]

you two are EXCELLENT parents !!

[@conniehess2146]

Just found your channel,i am obsessed.I have learned so much.Enjoy everything about your videos.

[@decisiveliberty]

Another great video Cody and Michelle! From the comments it looks like you ARE helping many to learn and to be inspired!!! Keep up the GREAT work!

[@sandygrant9220]

Your garden looks amazing!l! You're definitely ahead of us Vermonters! We just had another frost this past week and this week will be in the 90's. Only in Vermont! 🤣. The taco's and sloppy Joe's look incredible too! You should be doing detailed videos of your office build! My husband is a builder and has a KZbin channel and people love the detailed teaching in buildings as it helps them with their own projects! Blessings to you and your family!!!❤

[@morethanfarmers]

Wow, that's crazy! We just can't video it all... 😏

[@lorikrafft8197]

I’m in the same position I need to put in an automatic door opener for the chickens. I’m right there with you.

[@thefrugalfunlife]

When you drink Matcha with milk it negates most of the benefits of the matcha. The polyphenols in Matcha bind to the cow proteins. They don’t do that with nut or oat milks. I actually started drinking my matcha with just warm water and I’ve learned to enjoy the natural taste of it (plus I know I’m getting all the benefits). Love your guys’ channel ❤️🙏🏼

[@ellenreichelt1914]

Guys, I love your videos. I'm reducing my time on social media right now. But your videos are a must and have become my weekly reward after work. Thank you and all the best from Germany! 🧡

[@joyceslusser3148]

VBS!! I really enjoy your channel, your family, your ability to work together and respect each others needs. ❤

[@HSmith-rn7fq]

Y'all wear me OUT! I love the two of you, Man. Your videos help me smile during my stank day!

[@claudiapodolsky4025]

Sloppy Joe's fabulous tacos and burritos. Just add what you like potatoes or salad to it. And or cheese.

[@kennethsmith2952]

Your videos are so pleasant to watch, the country, the bird songs, and animals, with the everyday garden life has become one of my most favorite mornings.

[@DiscoStuLikesDiscoMusic]

I love how the part of the B roll with her daughter on a device is at the same time. The narrator says they don’t allow screen time unless they’re all together lol and yes, I can see that she’s using it to study lol

[@AlexisManning]

I love the food parts of your videos. I propose you do a video of a week in the meals of your homestead ;)

[@kennethsmith2952]

Good Morning Farmers. So I purchased the garden watering wand you recommended, with the Ladyfinger Popcorn, and you are right, the wand works perfect, and the popcorn is great. Thank you.

[@ericawhitfield9289]

We make our own tortillas, but with masa flour, salt, and water. We cook a piece of pork in the slow cooker with salsa verde and it’s my favorite meal. We like the tortillas so much, we got a tortilla press off Amazon. It makes it go faster. My youngest son loves to help with tortillas, so I roll all the dough in balls and set it out for him. He presses it and passes it to me and I immediately put in the pan. I have 2 pans going on the stove and we get it done really fast this way.

[@carmendoyle9786]

One of my favourite home shows ❤

[@leicruz2146]

i've been following a lot of couple doing homesteading videos, but you are the best by far! always watch your vids in the morning to boost my mood for the day. Watching from Philippines! more good vids to come and god bless your family!

[@morethanfarmers]

Love to hear it! Thanks!

[@skylerhall10]

Hammer skills on point!!!!!❤

[@terryyounts8220]

Much love to your family from Appalachia Kentucky.

[@maggiehoak1412]

Wow wow wow this is phenomenal

[@chantallabelle4609]

I love your videos so much!! Can’t wait to see the new office digs! Not only did those tortillas look amazing but so does the garden!! It’s all that love poured into it!

[@Sky-Child]

My daughter had a dairy intolerance too. Look up the milk ladder. Gradual, but it worked and she can now tolerate milk and cheese on their own

[@mamadube]

I am loving your content! I’d love to see a video all about pest control. I am positive you guys have all the best tips. ❤

[@TaraMints]

Goals to be set up like you guys. Having to make a living is the biggest obstacle takes from our time on our homestead but we are getting alot done an working as well.

[@ioanagherman5952]

Gosh,your farm looks amazing, the food you cook, yummy, how bless you guys are. A lot off work, but worthed.

[@ottocarmanjones7143]

So that all looks insanely delicious. Bravo!!!

[@anniepais700]

Broccoli greens are my favorite greens...

[@AlbinOnishchenko]

You guys hit it out of the park with every video, love it!!

[@chkchkpap45]

You guys editing keeps getting better and better. Great b-roll and scene set up! Keep it up ❤

[@ilonacrooks5899]

Hi from Australia, love you content. Thank you fir sharing. Sending blessings 🙌 🙏

[@toadflaxfarm3032]

Love you guys! We're expecting a 4-5 day stretch of 90-100° here in NH. Love seeing your beautiful farm.

[@ritabaker3113]

Happy Father’s Day

[@alph8654]

Wonderful family. Love your lifestyle and how you keep at it and love it while you do it.

[@ForagingYourRoots]

Ha! Haven't seen Cool Runnings in a while...nice little addition!

[@morethanfarmers]

I laugh every time I watch that clip 😂

[@firsttimemommy3735]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Great job on the video like always. I’m here for it! 😅