Filling Raised Beds, Covering Cabbage, & Finding Monkeys in Appalachia

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[@brendacunningham9849]

For chiggers, get some clear fingernail polish and paint over the area you have them. The polish prevents the chiggers from getting O2 thru the skin and it kills them. My dad set trailers and would get them all over his back crawlin under the trailers. It worked. When my husband came home from military training at Fort Knox, he was covered, and I told him to let me put polish on him. He didn’t believe me but it worked. From then on he carried it in his shave kit on training, and shared the secret with other guys in his units. They were amazed and didn’t kid him anymore about having fingernail polish bc they carried it too!

[@benitastevens612]

Raised beds looking good. My husband made wooden ones and they are so tall that I don’t even have to bend over. Can’t Waite to see when these are filled and ready to harvest.This year(2024) we don’t plan on doing gardening except peppers hot and bell peppers.

[@leonandvirginiaclark9506]

Your kids are the results of your good parenting.

[@maxine7088]

I think the girls favor both of y'all. I've always thought that. I know this much without ever meeting any of you, you're my kind of people. I love this channel and the content. It's simple, pure, real, honest, and God fearing. My kind of living. God bless each one of you.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind-thank you!

[@northcarolinagirl]

I listened to the contented chickens, the branch rambling in the background, and the birds making spring chatter. I listened to the horsefly buzzing, saw the bee attack Matt, and heard the new fresh leaves moving. I got tired when you moved all the soil up the side of the hill, sleepy when you sat to have popsicles, and sad when you ended the vlog. It was such a great time with you and Matt and thanks for taking us along.

[@karenbell1005]

❤🇬🇧

[@lisao4250]

Love your videos. Feels like being with family.

[@marylthompson9]

@@lisao4250 All but Katie she's never there....lol

[@abelincoln95]

Tipper- The chiggers love me as well. I found out a few years ago that VIck's Vapo-rub applied to the bites on the skin will quell the itching & actually remedy the problem by bedtime. If you have a bunch around the ankles, apply the Vick's liberally/thickly & put on a pair of socks... The Vick's remedy applies to skeeter bites, as well!! Prayers & love to the Presley's.....

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for the tip and for watching 😀

[@pamjohns1520]

Love listening to you and Matt just chatting and doing life together.

[@hjd832]

That’s a really good tip ! I always have some Vicks Vapour rub in the house ! 😊

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Thank You 🙏 for sharing Vicks 🌺

[@glorialautzenhiser5140]

Vicks is good for so many things

[@brightpurpleviking]

I just love the popsicle time of these videos. This sounds crazy, but just the naturalness of conversation with the normal pauses and ponderings…too many conversation videos and tv shows or clips are super edited to have rapid conversation to the point where it’s overwhelming to my brain LOL It’s so nice to hear normal flowing conversation- especially with interesting topics!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you enjoy!

[@lisaterryberry2490]

Outshine needs to sponsor them for "popsicle talks"

[@nataliestrasser3117]

You and Matt sitting and eating popsicles and chatting is the most wonderful and relaxing thing. Love y’all so very much.

[@carblarson8868]

I agree.

[@tanya334]

Love when say Cut and allow us to watch through everyday conversations ❤ Yes you have raised two incredible daughters with good hearts you should be very proud !❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@RobertSmith-vr9bs]

The monkey game sounds like a great family memory and fun.

[@kathleenkozub1102]

Hi Tipper! I totally agree with everyone’s comments that watching and listening to you and Mat sit and chat is so relaxing. I feel as though I’m right there with you. I went to Costco and bought a box of those popsicles and actually ate two of the grape ones…delicious! Imagine my surprise and delight when you and Mat sat down to enjoy…a grape popsicle! Love you and your channel! 🌻🌞🌻

[@evagibson3232]

If you sweat a lot bees love it. Y’all are hard working people! I just love watching your channel. Tipper you’re right food taste better when you raise it. God Bless y’all you’re good people.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much Eva!!

[@benitastevens612]

Garden looks good can’t Waite to see what you will be planting. Try sweet million tomatoes. They are so good.

[@janetlavoie2441]

Work goes so much easier with 4 people, so nice for them to help.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

It sure does 😀 Thank you for watching!

[@nickik.9037]

We used to raise honey bees years ago & harvest that wonderful honey. If you ever get stung & you can immediately put ammonia on the sting it will take out the pain. Even if you don't have pure ammonia, you can put something that has ammonia in it like Windex & it will help the pain. Maybe it would have worked for the Japanese Hornet sting. We've seen the big woodpeckers in our area about every 3 or 4 years. They don't come often & don't stay long. The 3 red potatoes that I planted in the 5 gal. bucket has only produced 2 little plants. Hope they make a few potatoes for us this year. Katie & Corie are wonderful daughters because you & Matt raised them to love the Lord & honor their parents. Thanks for the chit-chat time! Hugs!

[@kimberlylyerly2207]

Quincey did choose a beautiful sunflower for you. 🌻 Sweet boy! Sunflowers and Daisies are my favorites. ❤️

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I love them too 😀

[@maryjemison1101]

Quincy 😂is So Precious 😂just Love him ❤.

[@katherinepaisley5486]

He really knows his business for such a young fella. He’s quite an asset to the family business. 👍❤️

[@juliayoung537]

Y'all are going to need a lot more popsicles ❤😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀 Thank you Julia

[@walterferguson9323]

Matt could use a fudgecicle

[@rissylantz4072]

So fun with the monkeys. Great job getting your beds done. Corrie knows how to look busy.

[@missouribroad978]

Love your videos! We had a problem with lone star ticks on our acreage. Every family member had been bitten by them and we tried every repellent known to man and they didn’t help at all. Then we started taking 3 garlic gel supplements a day during tick season (after reading that ticks are repelled by garlic) and we never had another problem.

[@carolynwright3026]

Try to always keep Benadryl on hand. I had a friend that was never allergic to bee stings as a young person. He was stung in his 50’s and his throat began to swell and would have died had his wife not given him a Benadryl. My dad ate Brazil nuts all his life until in his 40’s his lips started swelling. I always keep some in my purse not only for me, but incase someone I work with she have a sudden food allergy 😊. Y’all got so much done today! Yes, your girls would make anybody proud ❤! Redbud is my favorite tree:) you will have fun watching it grow:) God bless from Oklahoma!

[@billiep4338]

I’m from Sylva, Jackson County,N C. I moved to Florida due to a family death, but I’m so homesick for the mountains I can’t hardly stand it. You can take the girl out of the mountains, but you can’t take the mountains out of the girl. I’m trying to get home, it’s alright here as far as laws go, but I think I’ll truly never be happy till I get back to the woods❤ Thank y’all so much for making these videos. It sure is nice to watch y’all set around and just enjoy each other, God Bless Y’all ❤🙏🏻❤️

[@marylaw3465]

I’ve truly enjoyed hanging out with y’all -I ❤️ your sweet family-MayOur Savior Bless and keep you Always 💙

[@krissyjohnson5551]

I really enjoyed hanging out with y'all it's so peaceful just listening to the conversation.😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Krissy 😀 We are glad you enjoyed the visit

[@saner6888]

Ya’ll got a second wind after you signed off… said such sweet things about your girls!! They’re lucky to have you two as parents!!💛💛

[@kentsmith1507]

Greetings again from North Texas! You guys are loved in this part of the country! Breakfast looked like childhood!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lisalooney2681]

I love to watch you all working together! The Family love & care warms my soul! Matt & Tipper you're Wonderful Parent's! I love Everybody! God's Speed Only!

[@christinej2358]

You’re blessed to have so much help with your garden. Them raised beds will produce a lot of veggies! Busy day for you all!

[@jennyjones3897]

The calmness of popsicle time...the pauses...very good reminder to reflect. Thank you

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

Tipper talking about the bees stinging her lips gives new meaning to the "bee stung look" of the lip plumpers at cosmetic stores. lol Make the Kardashians think.

[@jackiemartin5441]

Matt, my daddy had four girls and when he came home everyday he immediately made a drink. He only made one and then he could make it through a crazy, laughing, and singing supper. My mother didn’t like the drinking so that was it for him. We were a very happy family.

[@garybrunet6346]

Thank for letting us into your yard! My wife and I enjoyed spending time with your family! 😊🇨🇦

[@carollyngillespie3860]

My grandmother's favorite bird was a house Wren. You know, those little, bitty brown birds. They are just so sweet.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that 😀

[@mc12358]

"Most righteous man that's ever been 'a get mad if he lived in a house full of girls". Truest words ever spoken. Must have fallen asleep with one of your more recent videos playing and the algorithm knew what I needed. So glad I woke up at 3:33 AM to hear Matt's words of wisdom. You two are great to fall asleep to and to wake up to. I'll have to come back to this one when I'm more awake/lucid. Edit: 47:42 it's actually a mated pair of Carolina Wrens in a duet. The bubbly sounds (for lack of a better term) are its mate calling back in response to the beautiful song. One of my best friends taught me that.

[@hattiecolley54]

U Guys Rock! Matt is such a Blessing now that he is Retired and fully committed to getting things done, I Love it. Family All together is a Wonderful thing. I miss ur Type of Life. When Daddy died, it was like my World was turned upside down, and then Mama brought more Devastation. My older sisters moved us from the Country to the City. Nothing was ever the same. Still miss it to this day. Keep up the great Work, Living and Loving. Keep Pushing, it looks good on All of U.

[@mnmistandformyflag5649]

Sitting out like that and just talking is such a good thing. We all really need to do this very thing more often !! IMHO.

[@terresahayward7890]

Hugs y’all! Enjoy spring & your hot dog! ❤️

[@sshaw4429]

He is sooo kind with his words. My husband never says things nice like that about breakfast I cook.😢

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I’m sorry.

[@conniebaker1958]

That little joke the girls and Dad have is awesome. I use that diatomaceous earth also it’s good stuff against sugar ants. Those flowers are going to look awesome next to the stairs. Tipper When my kids were little I used the Skin so soft too repel the skeeters because I don’t like all the chemicals. That might help you Matt when your outside. It’s good stuff and smells nice. Now snakes Im scared to death of them. That entire holler would hear my screaming lol.

[@Lisasandiego1]

Here in San Diego yellow jackets are plentiful. My hubby spends hours every summer trying to find their nests at sundown. We have 12 acres in the country so we encounter alot of rattle snake. Hubby will come running into the house with a big smile yelling "RATTLER!" ...It gives him an excuse to shoot the shotgun. When he comes back in I usually say, "Did it really take 10 or 11 shots to kill it?" And he'd smile and say, "Best to not take chances". Haha

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀

[@homelifewithlinda1985]

"Lucky you to have 2 of me" I laughed out loud! 😅😅😅

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀

[@rhondahoward4778]

Your garden is lovely. I never commented on little Quincey but he is such a delightful and well raised young man. He has great knowledge about his plants. I hope you feature him again.

[@skyjust828]

In Texas when we had a garden we would put the hair from the hair brush in stockings (the cheep knee highs from Walmart) tie them every 10 feet kept the deer out of them 😉

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😀

[@dustyroselansall8185]

Many hands make work easier. Nice that you have extra hands when needed and everyone shares the load. Nice to see Matt get a popsicle today. 🙂 Both my daughter & I are allergic to bees - she has to carry an Epi-pen. I can't use one of those as allergic to that too so extremely careful around bees. You all are having such nice weather now. Thanks for taking us along through your day again.

[@sbishop16]

My grandmother would make “pone bread” ( it is like your “biscuit bread”) but she was the only person I’d ever seen make it until now😊. Great video🥰

[@justin_smith556]

"Katie's off galavanting" 😄

[@kimmiller6371]

Tipper you have Beautiful hair! Love how your family comes together to work and get things done. I love popsicle time! You make me feel like I'm sitting and talking with you both.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😀

[@terifarmer5066]

Fruits of your labour. :) Godspeed 💯🙏

[@shelleyscarborough9171]

We just had a swarm of bees on the side of our house. It's the second time, thousands of them. They stay about 48 hours and them go on their way. The sound is incredible! So loud.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Wow I bet that is something to see 😀 Thank you for watching!

[@newell2592]

Breakfast looked so yummy. Having help always makes it go faster❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

It really does 😀 Thank you for watching!

[@deborahkimball-billups6405]

Thank you guys for letting us enjoy your life . Love wins always ❤

[@frankscarborough1428]

You're making me hungry talking about tomatoes, cornbread and fried squash. Always heard many hands make light work. Thanks God bless

[@redbud70]

We have copperheads too. Our dog was bitten twice. He survived both times. The vet said it normally doesn’t kill healthy dogs. He was a black lab. Never found rattlesnake on our property, but they are in our area. Ticks. . . The blacksmith is a tick magnet. However, I was the one who ended up in the ER last year and diagnosed with tick fever. Your garden and yard is going to be beautiful this year!

[@joewhite5311]

I use a mixture of essential oils to repel ticks and mosquitos. I imagine it would probably work for chiggers too. I put it on my dogs when I take them outside for a walk, and they haven't been bothered by ticks or fleas. Here is the mixture I use if you're interested: use a 4 ounce essential oil bottle with a spray pump and use distilled water. To that I use 8 drops each of orange, lemongrass, cedarwood, and citronella essential oils. Love your channel!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you!!

[@lindawiley878]

You look just like your dad so much! Especially around the eyes. You’re blessed! I look like my dad too.

[@kevinscamera5574]

Now we know why Matt likes cold weather, the bees are gone 😂 enjoying your videos, thanks

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😀

[@aujkalenic4203]

Ya'll kicked butt 😂 everything is looking great 👍

[@MDAdams72668]

Yall should know good kids and good dogs both come from the same place GREAT parents. Congratulations on raising 2 fine young ladies.

[@livvyweimar7362]

Your laugh, your actual laugh including the hilarity of the situation, it's wonderful! You should belly laugh more!

[@justinehyre2975]

So enjoy your videos!! Better than anything on TV!! Especially you and Matt just talking. Such a wholesome family!!! Thank you.

[@BRuthable]

Interesting about birds. My adult son still lives here and recently a Carolina wren made a nest in our garage where he spends most of his time. It was exciting to watch the progress til the end seeing them leave the nest. Next a rabbit decided to have her babies just outside of the back garage door. My son said it had been a magical spring.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Magical ❤❤

[@jamied.2734]

Liked the back story on the monkey. Also, Cory wearing a Michigan shirt? She is my favorite now! LOL!! Kidding.

[@ladykfirst]

Loved this longer video, I know you work hard and it’s appreciated…….but was anyone else looking to see what y’all had for supper 😅? ❤😂😅😊 🍽️

[@marycrisco]

That’s the way it should be. Helping each other is how I was raised. Our neighbors and my family always helped each other… no money involved.

[@leonandvirginiaclark9506]

I recommend Brenda Gantt’s cabbage casserole when you harvest your cabbage! Delicious! 😘

[@mayaweaver1142]

I found your channel a couple of months ago,I'm addicted to you guys love the gardening and miss it so much im to old to start one by my self but remember those great summers and veggies! Your life seems so blessed!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you!

[@Dindasayswhynot]

So fun to hear about the monkeys. My husband was from Hendersonville (still is I suppose). He and his children loved hiding a frog. Of course me too. What silly fun we had.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

I dearly love Silver Queen corn 🌽

[@terimckay4128]

Hearing you talk about your girls is sweet. My husband & I do the same--our girls are 30 and 32, but we love to discuss how they were as youngsters as well as what they are up to now. We sure do love our kids!

[@robinkline5600]

This is "magic week". Magic week is the week everything is turning a light fluffy green. :-) My husband dubbed it that many years ago. Happy for you that all the raised beds got filled.

[@kimberlylyerly2207]

Ya'll are good people, and you've raised two beautiful gals. 🤗 God bless ❤️🙏❤️

[@danausmus9807]

Galavanting. My favorite pass time since we retired. I like it.

[@miarosie]

Robins are said to be loved ones near you. They have a beautiful song and are very tame, it wouldn’t take too much to get them eating from your hand. They are ground feeders so will root for worms etc on the ground. Gorgeous little birds. We have a family of sparrows, two blackbird families and male & female robin that come year after year. Also had a huge flock of starlings which fortunately aren’t here this year! They steal all the food from others and bully them.

[@lindapetersen1800]

Thank You for having us to your place !!! It is a welcome place Birds and all !!! Matt is sugar free that is why the bees go after him and Tipper you got the Sweets on Matt with those Hot Peppers for him giggle !!! Praying for the garden !!!

[@aliceevans3357]

That breakfast looked so good, I could eat breakfast anytime. We had breakfast for supper the other night. Diatomaceous Earth is good stuff. We use it around the house and yard. Food grade Diatomaceous Earth can be used on and around animals, it keeps ticks off and doesn't hurt them if they lick themselves after putting it on them. Zoos use it on their animals. Keep meat tenderizer around, if Matt gets stung make a paste and put it on the stings. Yes, Benedryl helps with itching/swelling. Make a mixture of witch hazel plus essential oils- peppermint or lavender or citronella, etc., mix with 4-6 tablespoons of water. apply to skin- especially legs to repel chiggers. Mosquitoes are drawn to blood type O more than others. Enjoy watching y'all working, hard workers all. Good to visit with you guys. Stay safe and GOD bless

[@Karen-bt6lh]

I am going to have to buy me some popsicles to eat while I watch your videos. Always enjoy the sit down chats between you and Matt afterwards.

[@nancymalcom6190]

I enjoyed hearing the hens 'singing' while you were talking and eating your popcycles. Thank you for sharing your time with all of us!

[@joecamel8182]

Hard work never hurt anybody. So they say lol. You did a great job.

[@janedavis81]

Have y'all ever eaten fresh cream corn over hot biscuits for breakfast?? OHHH SOOO GOOD. Slice of tomato to go on the side yum 😋

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

That sounds so delicious.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That is Papaw’s favorite 😀

[@buzsalmon]

Tipper it was a good day weather wise to get a lot done especially with good family members! Everything looks great!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Buz 😀

[@rolandpinette9946]

Y'all had a productive weekend, Tipper! People who hire services to maintain their yard may never know the satisfaction of growing their own food. Yes, I agree, Tipper. It DOES taste better! Have a wonderful week!

[@myrongriffis8017]

I love how Tipper says “a feast”.

[@carolynholloman6911]

Thank you for sharing your life with us ,just love your activities and your conversations and popsicle breaks, and all your meals that we see are made with love ,the special ingredient!! Love you all!!

[@michellejones716]

I got stung by over 100 yellow jackets in the neck and face cutting grass. I have never been so close to death. I am very vigilant about walking in the woods in fall. They petrify me now. Husband raises honey bees, took me a good long time to get used to them lol, but sure love the honey. So enjoy watching you both. Many blessings and have a wonderful growing season 🙏

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So scary, glad you were okay!

[@LittleOcasioHomestead]

Good Sunday evening 😊 Loved the breakfast and the personal conversations. Everything looks so pretty!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@RealSB83]

The flowers turns out great. Thank you for sharing your stories. God bless. ❤🙏

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for visiting with us 😀

[@alui5362]

those flowers look reaaally nice! love the relationship you have with your family. children who love to spend time with their parents is such a blessing - you two have done such a good job.

[@markcraig7250]

Blackberry patch….chiggers galore. Hated it when I was a kid. ….but a week or so after the itching had subsided and the blackberry cobbler was made, life was good again😊

[@amandacox863]

Y’all talking about bees reminds me of my grandpa. He was sitting on his porch without his shirt on and a bumblebee flew up and stung him on his nipple lol.

[@Jean-ko4xv]

I am so grateful for you'll, God Bless and Thank you. ❣ Jean

[@relax2dream164]

What great kids you have. Tipper, I love the colours in in t-shirt. Yeah! The beds are full. Such a big job that went so well with many hands. ❤️🇨🇦

[@serinachilders74]

I think the girls look like mom when she was dating Matt, from some of the pictures you put up one time. I say hi to my mom in the mirror from time to time, Iv'e been told by family I look like her, I can see it from time to time as I get older. I know I have her work worn hands. Always fun to watch the two of you. Thanks for another fun one.

[@evelynjolliff2799]

Matt said ohhhhhh yeah,that Ed be fantastic right before the er 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 poor guy.....your gardens are beautiful ❣️🙏

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

Hello Tipper and Matt, in glad you have got so much done it's great that you had help doing it. I love listening to you two talk especially when you keep the camera going and we just get to hear how you talk to each other not for the camera or anything just having a conversation with each other. I agree with you all you sure raised some special young ladies I haven't seen anyone else on here or even in my life as sweet and caring as Corie and Katie you was certainly blessed as parents and also to have found each other you have something so special between you all. Sending love and prayers 🙏💕🙏🕊️ I know what Matt means as soon as I walk outside all the bees come flying straight to me and me being allergic I'm terrified of them all

[@darlenemartin248]

That is an awesome little game they play. Love it! Love that little sunflower. Quincy did a great job. Families working together is a beautiful thing. You don't see much of that these days.

[@cynthiapate9138]

Now, whenever I see popsicles, I think of you and Matt. I love it when Matt said, “I don’t need money that bad!”😂 Thank you all for the peace and love I feel when I watch your videos…like The Waltons and Andy Griffith!!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Cynthia!!

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

That Breakfast 🥞 ☕️Yum 🥰

[@barryluther6811]

My great grandma and my grandparents always put snuff or tobacco on our bee stings. We always stepped on them all summer. Me and my brother got into a nest of yellow jackets in our youth and they tore us up!! My brother now raises honey bees just around his house in his flower beds.

[@Cathy-c1b]

You are good, just plain good Tipper!

[@littlegoldiesbooks]

Those stories of insect stings brought back some bad memories! Stepping on bees, accidentally disturbing wasp nests- eek! You all got a lot done, I’m sure you feel accomplished. Your girls are a real reflection of the way you have raised them- good job!

[@1man1country]

You need to do a segment on "Mattisms" his comments often crack me up. When he mentioned the bees loving him and if they did it again he might get "colorful" I laughed out loud and immediately I'm going to steal that and since then I have. My wife and I feel like we have so many things in common with you guys that if we were neighbors we would surely be friends. We live in SW Missouri and love to garden and can and are very family oriented like you are. Thank you for what you do we look forward every evening to checking in with you all.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Terry! So glad you both enjoy our videos 😀