DITL||BACK TO HOMESCHOOL||DIY HAIRCUTS||2021 FITNESS PLAN

[@brittneyboudreau5396]

It's not that you're "exciting or boring". It's more that you're real. I appreciate your tips and advice as you go through the day.

[@Raising_Arrowsx5]

I think we like day in the life videos cause it helps us know that we arent alone. I know for me, I feel like my days are so boring. I have no idea if im doing enough, wondering what other people do with their days.

[@amandabolain5]

Yes 🙌

[@bethevans9247]

Exactly the way I feel xx

[@MrsDoubleDW]

Came here to say this exact thing. We don't need flashy. We just want a friend that is doing life like us ❤️

[@Just.As.I.Am-Karen]

My favorite video so far!

[@emilykinison9025]

Thanks for the Anxious for Nothing book rec. We have a few of his but not that one. I reread Trusting God by Jerry Bridges last year. Life changing! Highly recommend. I’ve had the paper copy for 15 years but this time I actually listened to the audio which was such a balm to my anxious heart especially right before bed. ❤️

[@TrimiMitri]

You have me so excited for our Peloton! I'm glad you shared your routine, very helpful!!

[@melissaguevara724]

I could watch day in the life videos all day every day I really enjoy them. It’s just fun to see how others love their daily lives.

[@QouteOfTheDay33]

Love your DITL videos! Maybe for a 20 year old college student your life is boring but for the SAH/Homeschool mom your super exciting lol Im going to order the Anxious for Nothing book. Looks great and thanks for the recommendation 😊

[@chrissyt22]

We started cutting our boys hair last year as well. Not a professional either but my hubby and I work together and I think we do a pretty good job. I love that we are saving money. I get up early to workout and it's hard most days but I know it won't get done if i don't do it early in the day.

[@mandyreynolds7253]

I have watched you do your planning a couple of times. Just wanted to let you know, I get my planner from Hobby Lobby. It varies between 9 to 11 dollars they have them every year. I get mine around June-July, it last a year and half, looks exactly the same inside and has sticker and pockets in back.

[@Brittany_Carroll]

I’ve been having the...hardest...time getting my workouts in 😩 I’m the same as you, it’s SO hard to get up early and get it done. Thanks for sharing... you motivate me to get up and get working out! I always love your fitness and healthy eating videos.

[@lindaneuhaus1026]

I've saved all my records and planners from 20 yrs of homeschooling. Call me crazy but it has been my life for so long I can't throw it away.

[@MuslimHomeschoolersUnite]

Thanks for sharing!

[@FLMegan]

Oh I did 3 day binge of Grace n Grit... First it was curiosity out of searching for other ideas bc I was lost n sinking-then I quickly realized I had struck gold. I literally took notes and studied them. It's worth going back if your new. Life changer for us.

[@toshakelly4849]

I just sat down with my 8th grader and planned out his first year of high school. He’s my 3rd high schooler, and because of sports being canceled, we’ve held him back in 8th grade so he has a better chance of recruiting in high school for college football. It’s always fun in high school to see your child’s interests being explored!

[@Peekabooplanning1]

I love that Kylie is "doing barbie things" 🤣

[@Lysh279]

Thanks for sharing your fitness goals! One of your older fitness videos about creating your own weightlifting routine was SO helpful for me! Been following some of those tips for quite a while now and I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@amandadobbins979]

What was the binder you were reading out of during morning time? Speaking about prophets, etc.

[@jamiefreysz9286]

I’d also like to know!

[@mommyonthemove25]

Love DITL. I saw you folding clothes and was like hey! I gotta do that too. So finished watching your video while tackling my basket . 😉😄

[@leahkuqo]

Love all your videos!!! Not on instagram, so I hope you don’t find my request here rude, however I love videos in which you impart info on all of us!!! For instance, how you grab resources for a kid who needs a bit of extra practice on a topic within curriculum, all the fitness things (I know you are torn on sharing), and chit-chat types. I’d love to hear more about the resources you utilize for your spiritual life (podcasts, sermons, books), and how your spiritual life collides with your fitness life. Thanks for always being a light in a dark place and time.

[@langanle]

I love your day in the life videos BECAUSE it's "boring" or typical daily life. Your daily routines are super relaxing to watch and are motivating. You get so much done and your home always looks so well kept.

[@crystalmichelle6053]

Love DITL, My favorite videos are the get it all done/DITL where you show what you and the kids are eating and grocery hauls

[@KarenReep]

Do you have any pregnancy workout tip videos? Thanks!

[@sarawest9911]

Where can I get your grace and grit sweatshirt? I just enjoy you and your video's so much. Thank you for your beautiful example.

[@Jess1986gold]

I love DITL! I just need to see other mums raising their kids the way I want to... it’s like looking at an example to a maths problem in order to figure out how to do the next one. 🥰

[@rdnkprincess]

Love the DITL videos!!! Can't wait for your high school planning videos. My oldest son will be starting high school this year, as well.

[@bethevans9247]

Absolutely we want to see day in the lives. Its because its relatable 🥰. We all as mums and parents hate having to get up and clean the house everyday and feel like we are constantly doing the same stuff and when we see others doing it, it makes us feel less alone in it 🥰. Solo mum of two boys here and KZbin is my saviour xx

[@lauren2236]

A lot of us aren’t doing exciting things everyday. I used to love all these mommy bloggers because they would show there lives, and how they did their normal life and it was relatable and inspiring to see other moms also deal with what i do, and then get ideas how to be better. That’s what i like about it, once someone only shows what they do on a trip or whatever ONLY i end up wanting i stop watching. Because I’m definitely doing nothing special most days

[@nikkimcgrew-green88]

What do you do for bible study?

[@karlagalvez8345]

Does someone knows where she got her kid’s Bibles

[@TheAshleyCarter]

What kind of Bible do you have for your kiddos? Any specific type that they really seem to enjoy?

[@tiviawilliams530]

Thank you so much for making your videos! They are such an encouragement to me! I'm down about everything happening in our country and its nice to take my mind off of it! Ty!

[@crmanion1]

Can you share where your sectional is from please?

[@Olgaleigh]

Yes about the planners!!!! I still have all my middle school and high school planners. I keep them in a memory box and I’m actually so happy I did. Recorded so many memories. I totally get it!!

[@janaam4544]

You should do a review on your Peleton bike!!! Do you feel it is worth the $$$ ?

[@GraceandGrit]

I did one!

[@janaam4544]

@@GraceandGrit oh my goodness, can't believe I missed it! Thanks, going to see it now ;-)

[@ModernMom4Life]

Yes to the John MacArthur book. Read it in the summer and so, so good!👍🏼 Loved the video Ashlee.

[@helly52]

I also find it so hard to get rid of my planners! I think it's because it's just like an album of memories. Last year I found an old planner from way back in 2004!!! 😬 It was so great though because it was the year our second daughter was born and I LOVED looking through it and remembering Drs visits and ultrasound appointments, finding out we were having another girl, what we did in the first few weeks after she was born etc... 🥰

[@crystalb3998]

Same! My kids are in grade 4 and we have homeschooled since day 1. I still enjoy watching videos from you and other veteran homeschool moms because I still learn and it helps me feel less alone. Next year is my first year of THATB after using another curriculum for so long.

[@brittanyengebretson7828]

I love your DITL videos. Thanks for sharing your normal day with us ❤️

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

I never throw away my old planners! I still have a few from high school and its awesome to look back from time to time. And its like a memory keeper because I do a ton of journaling in mine. I mean how cool will it be if I have a granddaughter and she is able to read back through my courtship with my husband. My grandma aka mom use to tell me about her courtship story with my grandpa and I just loved it.

[@anitabudgets131]

Happy new year!!! The reason why these are my favorite type of videos is because it helps me feel like I’m not the only one with a day to day life.

[@W3ird0R4nd0mness]

Yay! I'm excited for your high school planning video. My oldest is in7th grade!

[@thetransparenthomeschool]

As a personal trainer, in your opinion, is there like a magic time of day to workout? I've heard people say, in the morning, I've heard 'never before dinner', etc. Your thoughts?

[@jessicalantz4428]

My oldest is in 7th grade so I've been getting pretty anxious about planning for high school. Looking forward to your videos and advice!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

I love your ditl videos best!

[@livvylovescoupons9629]

These are my favorite videos from you. I loved this one thank you!

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

This is something so peaceful and harmonious the same structure and stability in a routine and a lot of us could use a way back to that. Or at least live vicariously through you having one as mine as fallen more and more apart as my kids get older and my husband thinks I'm stressed out when I have the whole family on "mom ideal routine" but truly Ive been lost without it the last 4 years and can't get it back or least not the whole family anyways. I feel more stressed without the systems and structure of routines, but this is the year I at least get my own systems and structure back even if it's different from the rest of the family.

[@shannoncutshall8229]

I know you have probably already answered this in a previous video, but may I ask where you got your bible study from for your homeschool?

[@angelaherchman4370]

Excited to see the planning for your upcoming high schooler!! I’ll be about a year behind you with my daughter 😊

[@MeghanLynnn]

I love boring 😂 I don’t think your day in the life’s are boring!

[@carri-barefoot-anderson]

Omg. I can't throw my planner away either. Lol I take all my unused stickers and graph pages and transfer them to my new one. I'm an EC planner girl too. Of the ones many years back, I've at least kept the covers in case I want to switch.... though I never have. 🤦‍♀️

[@carladavis6392]

I use the Erin Condren life planner too. Have for years and I keep them. I have all past years planners. I look at it as memory books or family history if that makes sense.

[@kinsleymurphy5839]

But also, my mom did this Homeschool thing when I was a little girly!!!! 🤓 cringeeee and also Yeah…. 😅

[@jennyb.6847]

Was that the Route 66 curriculum you were doing out of the black binder talking about prophets? Thanks!

[@MikeKendrickMusic]

Love your floors! We have that flooring too it’s so great with multiple kids! And that John MacArthur book is fantastic!! I save my planners with my kids yearly school portfolios. It’s hard to trash them when so much is in there 😂

[@KarenReep]

I would love a Peloton! But I’m looking at a Proform bike that’s very good quality for the price. Love this video, thanks!

[@brittneybosarge6638]

I love John McArthur! I’ll have to add that to the books I’d like to read.

[@denisejohnson4037]

Wouldn't it be easier on you if you had the children fold their own laundry? My eight year old doesn't like me folding hers cause apparently I don't fold it how she likes it. = )

[@The_family_chan]

Thank you sharing that John MacArthur book! I’m looking forward to checking it out!

[@Thenewt166]

My hubby cuts his own hair and our sons and it’s such a money saver and he has gotten really good at it. I’m not brave enough to cut my daughters hair on my own though so we usually go on the same day for salon cuts!

[@brookeribeiro4704]

I’ve never commented before but I loved this video and was so encouraged by it. YES to the Pastor John MacArthur book. He is such a solid teacher and I praise God for his ministry. I love your three non negotiable’s as well. Love from a sister in Christ , grace and peace. :)

[@MikeKendrickMusic]

Oh and super cute haircuts! I cut everyone’s hair and it’s a huge time and money saver for sure.

[@hannahc1072]

Max Lucado has a similar book about anxiety. I believe this one you showed is actually on audio from my library. I’ll have to check it out! There was another one in Christian books magazine that had todo with letting go of grudges. I need to read more books this year! Love the day in the life videos too. It may be that they are easy to watch while we are doing dishes or cleaning, nothing to serious. Almost like spending time with a friend while doing chores together 😂

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

I cut all my kids hair too.....I need to get a cape like that!

[@tiffanymanning1485]

I love all your videos!! I want to start doing my workouts first thing in the morning, but I usually grab coffee and my Bible study first thing. I do sometimes feel like my study time is lacking because I’m not fully awake. When do you do your Bible study/prayer time?

[@nicolefarr4280]

So funny that you mention your playlists b/c I just started watching your homeschool and ditl videos! I love your content. You have a very likeable personality, I think thats why people want to see your daily life more lol. Also- I have the same couch and 4 kids as well and yours looks WAY better than mine 😂😂

[@amandaallen4194]

Love DITL! 😃❤️

[@tracyat3wisemenhomeschool29]

I keep my old planner for at least a year😉

[@CathCreates]

I also save my planners for a couple of years 😂 it’s just hard throwing them out once the year is over 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@chickengal1661]

I keep planners. My memory book lol

[@ourserenelife4321]

Hi! I saw from the thumbnail that you have the tuttle twins , ‘ the law’ book. How are you liking it and would you recommend it? I was amazon reading reviews and they weren’t so good.

[@amandacurtiss8759]

I saw that too and was hoping Ashlee would talk more about her opinion of the books. I did end up ordering the series for my 7 year old.. in my opinion, the books are amazing! I love them and the lessons they teach! I think they might be a bit much for my kiddo though..probably better suited for 10 year old-ish age

[@tiffanymanning1485]

Question about Hello Fresh... I have a family of 6 but their largest serving is for 4. How do you order your meals to make sure you have enough food for your family?

[@alisha2592]

What song is playing when you cut hair? Great job!!!

[@gracegreenwell2657]

Curious why you even go upstairs to do independent work when they are all in the same room just like at the dining room table? Just a thought. I've never thought to ask you that before. We don't have a school room and I see the pros and cons. Just curious what you notice to be the difference in going to a diff room. My kids are awesome at diagramming sentences too...we never learned that in school. My daughter got the whole Narnia series for Christmas and she has read through almost all of them already.

[@emilyalbers5895]

I totally played barbies until I was 14/15! I loved their hair. I have an off topic question for you and this is the only way I I’ve to contact you. So, in one of your videos (maybe long ago) you mentioned trying a different math curriculum for your oldest girl. I wanted to know the name of it. It had lots of thin books to it. May have been just a supplement or something you planned on trying for just a little while. Do you know what I’m thinking of?? Thanks for your time!!

[@MyLittleDomesticChurch]

Where did you get your mug?!!! Maybe I missed when you said it!

[@kelseydriver7503]

What did you think about the Turtle Twins? I've been thinking about adding the series for my elementary age kids but the reviews seem so mix. If you have a chance, please let us know what you think about them. I trust your opinion over Amazon reviews.

[@reneecruz9509]

Do you make time to scroll the internet etc...lol

[@FamiliaRamirezFOOTAGE]

❤️ it!

[@Amy-hj1qb]

Loving that headband! Gotta have it! Amazon? 😂

[@heidig8739]

Is that a puggle on the bed? She looks just like ours, Zoe :)

[@GraceandGrit]

Yes!