FRUGAL LIVING | pumpkin lentil recipe | from scratch tortillas | freezer lunch idea

[@lr6851]

New to your channel. I appreciate your openness and honesty and your love for God! I have done many similar things as you show but I always tried to hide my ways because unfortunately I had some family that made fun of me for frugal living. I should have no shame I realize now. You have a wonderful home, and family. You work very hard and you are so encouraging! Thank you!

[@inacecilia]

Thank you for YOUR honesty and encouragement! You are beautiful! I’m sorry you were made to feel that way. God uses our sorrow and hardship for good if we trust in Him! Keep going! 💕

[@katiejon17]

Isn’t that disappointing? When my husband and I found out we were pregnant with our first, 9 years ago, we decided to do Dave Ramsey’s debt snowball and baby steps. My cousin and his wife heard about it and mocked us for “joining a cult”. 6 and 1/2 years later, we had paid off every debt except for our mortgage, and then started over-paying our mortgage. All on a modest income. We have experienced so many gifts from living frugally and simply.

[@amsnp20]

I found your channel today and as I cleaned my house I thanked God for finding you. I have always struggled with keeping up with trends and it has hurt our family financially. As I heard you talk, I realized that I should be more grateful for what we have and stop looking for what we don’t need. Thank you for your videos and I look forward to your content.

[@inacecilia]

OH MY GOODNESS, I needed to read this! Thank YOU for validating my content! I’m so glad it helped you in some way! Praying for you!! 💕

[@libertyandjustus8258]

My pastor spoke about this verse today ! Very important to be a Light in our World

[@inacecilia]

Absolutely! We can be a light in so many ways. We can be a quiet, small light, or the BIG BRIGHT SUN! All light is good!

[@Tracywhited2]

Thanks for this. I'm a new widow and suddenly plunged into poverty. Food is such a problem for me because I can't eat carbs. Peanut butter in a spoon is getting really old. lol. Hopefully soon our country can get back on track and the economy can improve. What you're sharing is a beautiful thing. Share your recipes please !!! ❤❤❤

[@inacecilia]

Oh my goodness, praying for you and sending you a warm hug! I’m so glad I can share this content with you! Although we will agree to disagree that peanut butter on a spoon NEVER gets old in my book 🤣💕

[@nataliavalentina2341]

God Bless

[@danyellecarr3794]

I would really love it if you did share your lentil recipes. I have really wanted to learn to cook with them but have no idea where to start. It also would be very helpful for me as I am due with our next baby in a couple weeks! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel!

[@inacecilia]

YAY! Congratulations!! I would be happy to share more! I cook lentils for my dog too 😆 praying for you, sweet mama!

[@katiejon17]

Beautifully done and said. Living frugally was a necessity for over 6 years as we paid off our student loans and had out two babies. We are still living on a very modest income and have chosen to continue to live modestly and the benefits have been immense. I enjoy watching YT content that normalizes this lifestyle. Beyond all the worldly benefits of frugality and simple living - in its own way, I believe it glorifies God.

[@inacecilia]

Thank you so much, Katie! I think you are an inspiration! Praying for you today and thanking God that you came across my channel to bless me and others!

[@EmilyJordan11]

This is my new favorite channel. As for content, I’d watch whatever you created!❤

[@inacecilia]

You are so sweet! Thank you so much for your sincere support! 💕 praying for you today!

[@jessicam2792]

I'm glad I came across you. Very inspirational and your voice is clear and pleasant to listen to.

[@inacecilia]

Thank you so much, Jessica! You have blessed my night with your kind words! Praying for you! 💕

[@tammiecollins9791]

I am new to your channel. Hello from Tennessee. Thankful for your channel.

[@inacecilia]

Wow! Hello! I am so glad you're here! God bless you for joining me! I will keep you in my prayers today! :)

[@theswedestthings]

I really like how you show your frugal lifestyle and that you still can look amazing (your hair is so pretty) and take care of yourself 💕 it is so important to feel your best self. This is the best way to give the best of yourself to others in my opinion ❤

[@inacecilia]

What a sweet compliment! Thank you so much! I get up early to get ready for the day because it has really affected my mindset in a positive way! I will talk more about this later! Thank you for your sweet words!

[@valdez2957]

New subscriber here. Traditional catholic, mom of 8 grown children. Retired homeschooler mom. Married 40 years.

[@inacecilia]

You have my dream job! Thank you so much for sharing! Praying for you today!

[@valdez2957]

Thank you god bless you and your family

[@pamelagay3303]

Hi I have been married 53 years! Retired Registered Nurse. Just found this KZbinr. Enjoying her videos.

[@sugarloaf10]

I haven’t been on KZbin for a while- just haven’t felt I could find content I’m drawn to. This is definitely it- loved both videos I’ve watched so far. So relaxing yet encouraging!! Thank you

[@inacecilia]

Yay! Welcome back! I get it! I think the world is hungry for wholesome content! Thank you for watching and supporting. Praying for you today!

[@mober8552]

I would love more recipes! Thank you so much Mellisa

[@inacecilia]

Thank you Melissa! You got it! 💕

[@Donna-vh5ym]

I can tell you're a great mother and a great human being. I love watching you cook. Thank you for showing us these recipes. ❤❤❤❤Edit: By the way, I just came across your channel and subscribed.

[@inacecilia]

Wow! Donna, that was such an incredibly kind, thoughtful thing to say!

[@juanagil4355]

Hi I'm from Mexico. I'm 60 years old, single mom, catholic . I just found your channel and love it. I subscribe right away. Thanks and sorry I missed spelled something.

[@inacecilia]

Hi Juana! Thanks for being a part of this journey with me on KZbin. We are in this together!

[@Roni78z]

Your kids are adorable! ❤

[@inacecilia]

You're so sweet! Thank you! I'm pretty fond of them :)

[@LB-ku6ry]

New follower here. What a beautiful channel you have. May God bless you and your family.

[@inacecilia]

Thank you so much! God bless you too! I’ll pray for you today!

[@LB-ku6ry]

@@inacecilia Oh my goodness. Really? Thank you. I’ll pray for you today too.

[@piaralynsison6251]

Love this channel ❤ I used to watch Farmhouse on Boone religiously but felt it was just hard to have realistic expectations because of how I felt after watching it…. Always left me feeling like I needed to do and buy more 🤷🏻‍♀️ But With your channel it’s super relatable, humble, and just real!!! Thanks so much for this beautiful content!

[@inacecilia]

I’m right there with you! I love Farmhouse on Boone! She inspired me and I took her courses. I am so thankful for your compliment! There is space for all of us! 💕 praying for you today, sweet mama!

[@ahuman_experience]

Yes please make a cookbook!

[@inacecilia]

That's my dream one day!

[@nataliavalentina2341]

Such a beautiful video🙏🧡

[@inacecilia]

Thak you so much, Natalia! You are beautiful for sharing kind words!

[@britneygriffin6704]

I love seeing easier and cheaper recipies. Some channels are amazing, but they definitely have bigger budgets and some of their recipes seem a little intimidating. I am a very beginner cook right now. These look amazing and like I could make them.💖

[@inacecilia]

I'm so glad it inspired you, Britney! Stay tuned for more! Keep going!

[@becca63230]

I'm so glad to have found your channel as a young semi-newlywed Catholic wife, and God willing one day a mother! You are so inspiring!

[@inacecilia]

Congratulations on your marriage! Praying for you! I will put more marriage content on here! I’m learning as I go but still have some pearls to share! I often speak to women who have been married 50+ years and I’d love to tell the world what they had to say to help families! Thank you again for joining me!

[@lizm5991]

Hi! I’m a new subscriber! Your videos are so, peaceful and calm! Which I really enjoy we are living in such hard times nowadays. Yes I can appreciate frugal living I grew up in a frugal home. Now I practice frugality as well! Thank you for making such beautiful peaceful calm videos! You have a beautiful family!! I’am a mom of 3 girls they are older now but, I surely miss when they were kids. God bless you and your family ❤🙏❤️🙏

[@inacecilia]

Wow, thank you for the kind words and encouragement! You are beautiful! I hope to continue to sharing more meaningful content and I will keep you in my prayers!

[@valeriapassos9718]

Oh my God! I found your channel right now!!! Already subscribed! Thanks for sharing your content. I loved! I’m catholic, married, daughter of the Mary and Jesus! I’m learning write and reading an English… and more important: learning e looking for a holiness… 🤗 from 🇧🇷

[@inacecilia]

So happy you’re here, Valeria! Praying for you and thankful that you and I can share in our faith together, albeit far away! 💕

[@stephanie6113]

New subscriber here. I love your videos they very helpful, motivating, educational, inspirational. I love how humble y'all are

[@inacecilia]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and will keep you in my prayers today!

[@lindahernandez8693]

I have always saved bacon grease. I have a jar next to my stove. Great idea to use on your boots. Never would have thought of that! I e recently subscribed to your channel n love your content especially sharing the faith. God bless your 🙏🏼Ave Maria ❤JMJ

[@inacecilia]

Hi Linda! I'm so glad you're here! Yes, bacon rendering is so amazing for so many things! And I'm so glad you're here! I love sharing our Faith in ways I think that the Lord is trying to use me, so thank you for your encouragement. God bless you! JMJ

[@lindahernandez8693]

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[@jamiestanley9234]

I just found your channel today and have only seen two videos so far but am very intrigued and always want to learn more from other women. I also have a lentil recipe that I love to make that goes far and costs little. I would love to see recipes and learn how to make more frugal meals! Hope you’re day is going well and I look forward to watching more of your videos 🫶🏼

[@inacecilia]

Hi Jamie! I'm so glad you found me, too! Welcome! Yes, lentils are such a super food that I think more people would be happy to cook if they had the confidence! I hope you are going to stick around! :)

[@TNgirl-g8o]

New to your channel! and I must say I’ve prayed recently about my current situation I’m a millennial 31 mom of 4 beautiful children and having to raise them on my own is absolutely hard I needed this channel to come my way. The inspiration i think we all need as a pick me up. Life is so hard. I really enjoy this content ❤ I have alot of hard days ahead of me

[@inacecilia]

I think we would be besties in real life! I will keep you in my prayers! Every day is hard and every day, I cry! But we can do this! Sending you a hug, sweet mama!

[@missyroo]

I would be interested in seeing more recipes. Aww, i used to go to Little Flower meetings. How beautiful to have them with your daughters now.

[@inacecilia]

You got it! The meetings have been such a blessing and I adore those girls! Trying to shape the next generation of women in the most positive way I know how to do! 💕

[@parri626]

Also forgot to mention what drew me to your channel was the pumpkin lentil episode which has inspired me to have a go at making because I've never cooked lentils before.

[@inacecilia]

Yay! You've got this! I hope you enjoy it! I think it's awesome to add to the list of recipes to bring in :)

[@morningstarhomestead]

Bacon rendering is My base for all my soups ❤

[@inacecilia]

Yes!! Its AMAZING!!

[@edelyneborda2973]

Hi, Im from the Philippines also, and i love watching your tipid tips videos .

[@inacecilia]

Kumusta and thank you! I’m so glad you’re here! Praying for you! 💕

[@Carolinasweetheart]

I’m really enjoying all of your videos. There is such a calmness to them. I really appreciate your love for God and your family. 🩷

[@inacecilia]

I am so glad! The real background noise would not give the same effect 🤣 praying for you today!

[@parri626]

Hello from the garden city, Christchurch, New Zealand! I'm a new subscriber and I just wanted to comment on your use of bacon fat, I definitely use it the same way because the flavour is delicious in everything.😊

[@inacecilia]

Kia ora! Yay! We are twins! I have been to New Zealand one time 17 years ago and I hope to visit again soon! God bless you!

[@ashleyboudreaux6875]

My little one is 7. Last one in the nest…She is into crafts and projects! On All Saints Day, we clean the Graves and put flowers where needed. She loves to paint, make snow globes and make bracelets. Lately, she is into making Rosaries(She’s in Catholic School). Every Year, we make a DIY ornament and it’s for our tree. We live in Louisiana, so a couple we did were a Red Bean and Rice Ornament(literally with a couple of the ingredients we already were cooking for dinner.. We took a plain glass fillable ornament, added dry rice, dry red beans, and dry green onions and decorated with ribbon❤. Last Year, I saved leftover Oyster shells from a dinner. We boiled an scrubbed them and painted them as Angels! It’s Family Time, budget friendly and making memories. I cook from scratch instead of prepackaged mostly. It’s cost effective for the most part and I find it therapeutic and peaceful💕. I am not at a point where I can be a true Homemaker yet, but that’s the journey. For now, balancing family and corporate life🙏🏼

[@inacecilia]

Ashley, this is so beautiful! I feel like we need to be next-door neighbors :) And guess what? YOU ARE A HOMEMAKER! I work outside of the home, too. This is simply a snapshot of my weekend/fringe hour life! I pray that we both will be full-time at home, too!

[@stefaniebellano9707]

Yes, please share recipes!

[@inacecilia]

You got it!

[@nataliavalentina2341]

I appreciate your channel 🙏🧡🎃I wish everyone can learn your lessons , we really need to change our mentality here in the USA.

[@inacecilia]

Wow, Natalia, thank you so much! My hope is to share encouragement as much as possible! Thankful for you and for making my day with your thoughtful words. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@susanvelez6534]

I’m 63 I never had a kitchen aid until 5 years ago, I don’t have an instant pot my hand mixer I purchased when I was 18 years old but I do have 2 crockpots I make my own yogurt in one I also make my rice the old school way. I’m from PUERTO Rico 🇵🇷my mom went without all of the gadgets

[@inacecilia]

I love this! I know what you mean and I am so glad we hunkered down and saved for them and figured out a way to get them used. It’s been a blessing to have them! Thank you for sharing your insight!

[@SharonMcGlasson]

New subscriber here. I am a Catholic mom and grandma who raised 7 beautiful children very frugally in the 90’s. I am now raising and homeschooling one of my grandsons. So happy to see your content. I will continue to watch and pray for your family and the success of your channel.

[@inacecilia]

You are #goals! Thank you for inspiring me and encouraging me on this channel!

[@SandieLittleton]

I enjoy your bird feeders you done

[@inacecilia]

Thank you! It’s an annual thing 😊

[@terrilandry1313]

This video popped up on my KZbin feed tonight! I really enjoyed it, except the audio is a little muffled. Other than that, great video! I subscribed!! ❤❤❤ blessings to you and your family!

[@inacecilia]

Thank you for letting me know! And thanks for being here! I’m working on my audio, so I appreciate the honesty in a kind manner! God bless you!

[@85AngelRogue]

Your children are beautiful!!!!

[@inacecilia]

You’re so sweet! Thank you! I went back and forth with whether or not to show them so closely on my channel, but it just felt intuitive to show real motherhood. 💕 I love them so!

[@Verycelticlady1]

First time seeing your channel (and yes, “liked” and subscribed now! 😊). Our microwave blew out over a year ago. It was the 2nd “new” one in about 2 years (my original HUGE micro/convection lasted 18 years and was amazing) and I refused to get another one. Granted, I’m down to just me and my husband now, but we’re doing just fine without a microwave. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I do have an air fryer, but still haven’t tried using it, although all 3 of my (adult) sons say they are great.

[@inacecilia]

Thanks for being here! Yes, air fryers are great! My godmother knew I was stubborn and sent me one randomly in the mail a few years ago. I am so glad she did! It’s a great way to feel like you’re not missing out on fast food. 😊 God bless you!

[@85AngelRogue]

Proud to be frugal !❤

[@inacecilia]

Yeah girl!!! 💕

[@andreamorrison8419]

Good morning, i just found your channel. You have some great thoughts

[@inacecilia]

Thank you for visiting and your kind compliment! I hope you stick around, Andrea!

[@maryelinormays7286]

Am enjoying your videos, loved the fall capsule video, love your style!! Too many girls are showing too much , especially during the summer, shorts way too short!! Not sure what’s going on in their minds!! Keep up the good work!

[@inacecilia]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am praying that God will bless me with the right words to talk about modest attire and how it can be beautiful and chic! I have felt for so long like that has been part of my calling! May it be received well! Thank you for your encouragement. I will keep you in my prayers!

[@samanthahandwerk289]

Just recently found your channel, I love how you talk about our beautiful Catholic Faith. I would love to see more videos with anything traditional Catholicism, prayer life, being a wife & mom, virtues, as well as easy, healthy, & budget friendly recipes (you do a good job of that) :) I was also wondering if the group you mentioned- Little flowers- that your girls went to was just at the parish you attend or if it might be at other churches as well as a Catholic group? I realize you may not know that, but just wanted to ask in case you did. I would love my girls to be involved in something like that 🌸 Thanks and GodBless you & family

[@inacecilia]

Hi Samantha! Thank you so much for sharing your encouragement! I hope to speak more on these topics, too! Also, in regards to Little Flowers, I established my own local charter: beholdpublications.com/home/about-our-clubs/little-flowers-girls-club/ :)

[@missyroo]

The more i hear, the more i wish i could like this video 10x more. I love my crockpot and just got an IP recently. Still don't have a stand mixer, even after 17 years of marriage. But maybe we should invest, my kids and I really enjoy baking. Also, we have a microwave but i don't let anyone use it. I also read that french book about feeding children when my oldest was little. Curious, have you read the Madame Chic books by Jennifer L. Scott? I have read her books and thought you might enjoy them.

[@inacecilia]

We sound like soul sisters! My stand mixer was refurbished on Amazon and I bought half of it with points! I LOVE JENNIFER L SCOTT and have read her books and watched every single one of her KZbin videos! Loved that you mentioned her!

[@missyroo]

@inacecilia yay, my thoughts exactly!! I just didn't want to sound like a creepy stalker or anything. Homeschooling mama of 5 here who Loves books! My 14 yr. Old daughter is now reading alot of my faves now and it's so fun to discuss. Thanks for the tip on the mixer! My IP was also bought used. I'll have to keep an eye out for a stand mixer

[@JuditFarkas1]

Amazing you discovered the old way which older generation knew all along crockpots called pressure cooker,

[@inacecilia]

Yes! 💕

[@cassandraduran811]

I can never rip off the glad wrap either lol.

[@inacecilia]

Haha I'm glad someone can relate!

[@caballefam]

Hi Ina, it's me again. Ohh my i can totally relate with family being offended about refusing food. We recently had put vacation in the Philippines to visit my family. I was intermittent Fasting and was not eating breakfast, but it only lasted a day coz my Lola got offended telling my mom what happened to me why I don't like to eat at home anymore. I ate all the food I can see in the table during lunch to appease the hurt feeling my Lola felt. Hahaha

[@inacecilia]

I love that story! It made me smile! I used to do IF too! I’m so happy you can relate and I think it’s good for others to think about 💕 God bless you!

[@lisakennedy5485]

Beautiful mum of two in Ireland

[@inacecilia]

Hello! So glad you’re here! I’ve been to Dublin but hope to visit Ireland again one day! Sending you prayers!

[@stefaniebellano9707]

My high school was St. Theresa of the Little Flower.

[@inacecilia]

Beautiful school name paying homage to a beautiful saint!

[@phoebedigs1356]

That’s so funny you ask for bacon grease for Christmas. I asked my husband for 75lbs of flour and lots of butter for Christmas. lol catholic women are one of a kind.

[@inacecilia]

WE TOTALLY ARE! Listen, we are the REAL DEAL!

[@janekramer175]

My niece called bacon grease 'liquid gold'

[@inacecilia]

Yes yes yes, Jane! :)

[@beautyontheinside144]

Plz share them ❤

[@inacecilia]

I'd love to! My format is going to change slightly with every other video (some talking to the camera, some voiceovers like this). I will be sharing a lot more! God bless you for sharing kindness today!

[@moladhdodhia164]

I seen the giant pinecone and hit Subscribe 😊

[@inacecilia]

HAHA! That totally made my night!!

[@kelleyjerred8032]

Just so you know metal spoons are bad for honey so use plastic or wooden. ❤xo😊

[@inacecilia]

Wow I did not know that!!! I’m soooo happy you told me! Thank you!!!!! 💕

[@fernandaoliveira2895]

Deus abençoe a sua família. 🙏💒🙂

[@inacecilia]

Thank you so much!

[@inacecilia]

Praying for you!! 💕

[@kibalovetalk101]

It's insensitive to say specially on a frugal video but I wonder if there is a way you can improve your audio quality? It's very rough and soft, hard to listen to. I love your content! Keep it up, keep sharing!

[@inacecilia]

Thank you for being honest and mindful of my feelings as well! 😊 I can definitely do that! I’m always worried I will deafen people, but now I know that more people need it louder! Thank you so so much for helping me to grow and being brave in a very considerate way! 💕

[@libertyandjustus8258]

I enjoy your peaceful voice . I think its at the perfect volume. When I watch a video that I can't hear or understand well enough ( if someone has a strong accent ect ) I use the close caption option. Your voice and style of videos reminds me of Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone❤

[@ShanaeRodriguez]

How come you didn't let the girls learn and make the bird feeders? :( they looked so interested

[@inacecilia]

Haha awww, they did, but the pine cones are very sharp so there was only one second where they poured the seeds and I realize now I didn’t include it, now that you mention it. You will see them help with a lot of other things in future videos, especially as my sous chefs 😉

[@krystalsumner7662]

🫶🏻

[@novastorm]

Voice is too low volume.

[@inacecilia]

Sorry! Tried to improve that in future videos! :) God bless you and thank you for the feedback!

[@Loveable03-y8r]

Hola hello beautiful world God Almighty bless all ❤️hi world I'm 55 yrs young and I would like to say especially to young mother's don't forget to be a wife only remember u guys are also wife's try your best to gobon date night's or days !! Just spend alone time with your husband it can be in your own house/ home a candle light dinner or lunch u can ask a close family member in your house to watch them for 1 or two hrs God Almighty bless all ❤️🌟✨❤️

[@inacecilia]

I love your advice! God bless you!

[@citrinehills7131]

My sister got a 300k job. She is a sr software engineer. She is no where close to being holy or godly or exemplifies Christianity or religious. She did do Rosicrucian or whatever that is. I’ve asked god for help so many times. Nothing and now still struggling. My mother cursed me I swear. Everyone hates her except my sister. They are not bad people but they are not religious. I wonder about god sometimes. After asking for as much help as I can get. I still get minimal compared to my sister.

[@inacecilia]

I will pray for your sister and your relationship!