Homemaking Motivation |channel update, kitchen organization, grocery haul | simple joy filled living

[@KarreyBrooks]

Post when you are able! Please don’t go away. This KZbin world needs many many more people who live a lifestyle that you do. You’re such a great example.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@maryjohnson840]

I love your channel for so many reasons. Christian, homemaking, homeschooling, real life. Post when you can we will be here. You are putting your family first. That's how it should be ❤

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@teach3rd303]

I appreciate any videos you are able to share with us. It is nice to watch a true Christian family.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@tonjaduncan0315]

Colleen, you have always been my favorite! From homeschooling to decorating, day/week in the life….I love it all !You’re definitely in a new season of life with lots of changes. We understand! So, post when you can, we’ll be here. ~Blessings 🌷

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@nb8045]

I love the homemaking from a regular Christian family. I follow another creator Blair Lamb and she does week in the life content on Sundays where we see snippets from the week. I love that format ❤

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks, I might be moving more towards that as well, or at least several days combined. I think that might be easier. ❤️

[@leahrumsey3021]

One reason I love watching you is because you're a wholesome Christian family. I have always appreciated your honesty with curriculum and everyday products and no sponsorship. Actually, that is a huge reason I have stayed subscribed because you are not a fake sponsor for this and this and complain because you're not sponsored. Anyway, no matter when or what the subject matter may be. I will be tuning in. ❤

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@CattConder-ob9sy]

Hi Colleen! I’ve really loved your channel but I totally understand that life can be busy! We’ve had one of those years…more like 2, but who’s counting? You have to live your life and do what’s best for you and your family. We support you! Btw, in a previous episode I saw how your have stored your batteries, and knowing you’re a super organized person, you would probably love a Battery Daddy. They are awesome! Have a blessed day!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕 I’ll check out the battery storage you mentioned.

[@vickiemckinney1004]

I enjoy your content about homemaking. It helps to get new ideas for our menu each week. Your homeschooling high school content has been an encouragement to me as well. My baby is in 10th grade. I will look forward to videos as you are able to upload them.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@aliciahull8434]

Love your content and will absolutely follow along with whatever you post. You’ve been such inspiration in our homeschool journey and my homemaking

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@mro4967]

Love your channel and I will continue to watch whenever you are able to post! No worries! I love your homemaking, day in the life, week in the life, homeschool, all of it! I enjoy your sweet spirit and am inspired in many ways by watching your videos! I will pray you feel the Lord’s peace as He directs you…but if you continue to post…I will definitely watch! 🥰

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@michelleblanton6115]

I just found your channel about a month ago and am hooked!! I hope you continue to produce content. Your channel has provided such a calming and encouraging environment here on You Tube. I also love how you provide an example of a loving Christian family and Christian outlook on homemaking. Whatever content you upload, I am here for it! God bless!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much, that is very encouraging. 💕

[@annschindel3330]

You’re my favorite KZbin channel. I look forward to seeing your videos. Hoping you stay on YT but of course you need to do what’s best for you. Thanks for being so genuine 🩷

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

I appreciate that very much! 💕

[@Cindy.Smith.]

I have noticed several channels are not filming now and always wonder why so your explanation helps. I enjoy your channel because it’s clean language and I love your recipes. I also love your Amazon recommendations. I’ve been happy with everything I’ve purchased, mainly my Eufy, bread machine and cast iron. Thanks for all you do.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@vanessasteven1100]

I really like your videos but totally understand its hard for you atm ,be kind to yourself and do whatever you can do ,family always comes first 😘🫂🙏

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@roseannhancock8778]

Please don’t stop! Post when you can. We would miss you and your Christian example. I love your cooking, planning and organizing videos.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@idaliaallred7772]

Love to see your updates Colleen. I totally understand that KZbin struggle, and I think anything you decide to post, I will be here for it. I love all your homemaking, homeschooling, recipes, decorating, and shopping, and cleaning videos. If all you did was weeks in the life, that would be great as well. I always understand that your family comes first and I'm sure that filming, editing, and posting can be difficult.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@NicoleCC21]

I love your channel! Post when you can. I like week in the life videos and anything about homeschooling special needs or homeschooling high school. I have a 13 year old daughter with autism that will be starting high school in 1.5 years and we homeschool. Hope everyone is doing well!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@caseyntrent]

I love your videos and look forward to seeing them. I’m usually a silent viewer because I watch on my TV. I wouldn’t stress over it. But I hope you continue to post! I also really like your cooking segments.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@ashleymckinney5126]

You’re one of my favorite KZbin channels so I pray you’re able to continue when you can, but as a busy mom I also understand how hard it must be as well. You’re Sophie and my Adaley are so much alike so I love seeing how she’s progressing with school and life. I would love for those sweet girls to meet one day! If a week in the life would be easier for you I say go for it and see what happens and go from there. Just know, no matter what you choose you’re an inspiration and give us so much encouragement. ❤️❤️

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@kennabaskerville6237]

Hi Colleen.....first of all God Bless for being such a good daughter and keeping your mom close. I sure wish I had mine yet, miss her everyday. So please don't worry about how many videos you get out or when. Just please keep doing them as long as you are able. I look so forward to your visits. The recipe cards will be such a gift for Katie. I have a lot of my mom's and enjoy the memories they give. Your kitchen is laid out so well and does have nice storage for all your baking needs. Thanks for the visit and God Bless my friend. ❤

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! ❤️

[@sandrabotard7687]

I am so impressed with your organized cabinets! Wow! What a pleasure that must be when you are cooking. Please pray for my granddaughter, Hunter. She was diagnosed with epilepsy several years ago and began to show signs of bipolar disorder. She has tried twice to complete a course in cosmetology and both times suffered a breakdown of sorts and was unable to complete the course. She has suspended her medications and has so far not had a seizure in 4 years and has not had an "episode" with the bipolar disorder in almost a year. We have been praying for healing for years now and I feel encouraged. Please pray for a complete healing and guidance and direction in her life. Thank you! Just do what you can with your channel. God knows!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Praying now. 💕

[@cathywalsh7473]

I am so glad you are prayerfully considering what to do with your channel. It is hard to manage so many things at once. I love the idea of having recipes printed out for your daughter. If I could add a suggestion, I know this is the age of technology and it really does make life so much easier, however, it is a wonderful thing when you see your mom’s writing on a recipe card or in a recipe book ( I am showing my age). I think printing out the recipes are a great idea and if a few of them were made on special days like birthdays, holidays having a date or memory written on it in your writing would be so wonderful. I love the fact that you offer to pray for your viewers and I will be praying for you. 🙏

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@cherylpriester4374]

Your videos are always a blessing! Love following your family and your Godly example!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@TabathaHobby]

I have been a silent follower here since the beginning. I love your content and look forward to anytime I see a video of yours pop up. I am from S.C. as well around your area. I enjoy your meal ideas, cooking, grocery hauls, etc. Just some other ideas would be cleaning, a week in the life, what I eat in a day, meal planning videos, would all be fun as well. But either way, I would love if you keep posting but do it as you can and works for you in this season. God bless you and your sweet family! -Tabatha

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@meekybow7199]

I absolutely love your videos! Even if I cannot watch right away when you post I always give a quick 👍🏽. You are so calming to me. ☺️

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

I really appreciate that! 💕

[@homeschool.pray.repeat]

Awe. You have to do what’s best for you and your family. I definitely enjoy your content and look forward to your posts. If you wanted to advertise a little, I would be interested in what you were selling if it’s something you truly liked and used. If you decide to call it quits, you would be missed. And please never take down your homeschool high school content. I will need it. 😂

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@jennajadeg7010]

I love all your content. I found you with homeschooling your high schooler. My daughter is now in 10th grade and looking into Dual Enrollment in the fall. I also enjoy learning about how you handle different needs with schooling as my youngest has some struggles. You are an encouragement and I will be here when you can post. I hope your mom is doing well and y’all are settling in well. Catch you next time

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@amyethridge1798]

Please do what’s best for you and your family. We’re here to see what you have to share - it’s always a blessing. 😊

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@EllenSko]

I stumbled onto your channel a few weeks ago and have enjoyed your content. I hope you are able to continue to post but I can understand how busy life can get. God’s blessings on your decision!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@upcountrycharlottemason]

I have watched you through several transitions and iterations of your channel. I would watch you no mater what. It would be like loosing a friend if you were no longer here. I understand though. My parents are in rapidly declining health and navigating all of the constant decisions is exhausting. My family is two weeks into a three week fast; those rolls made me weak in the knees. The kitchen is the heart of my home too; it is where I show my love for them three times a day. God bless you friend. 🌼🌸🌺

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you, friend. I appreciate you. 💕

[@kathleenbendixon1705]

Love your videos.!! Please continue to do what works for you, it is a lot of work. However, your content is wonderful! Blessings to you and your family. Kathleen Texas

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@LSJ497]

Hi dear friend..I have been thinking of you and praying all was well. I know with the move, and caring for your mom it has to be a lot trying to film each week. Please do what you can when you can and give the rest to the Lord. You have been such a blessing to me since finding your channel. It is wholesome and such a joy to watch. I have to admit that there is very little television that I care to watch. Channels such as yours takes place of television. Your love for the Lord, your family and your home is evident and we love that. So do what you can do and we will continue to support you. Seeing you make those rolls has inspired me to get a bread maker 😋. Thank you again for sharing your heart and your home. We love and appreciate your prayers that you offer to pray. Keep looking up and keep loving Jesus. God bless you and yours 😇

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much 💕

[@LSJ497]

@@simplejoyfilledliving 😇😇

[@ArrowHillCottage]

I COMPLETELY understand your sentiments on how things are going in the YT sphere lately. My views/ subs, etc are absolutely tanking, and I don't have the time to do all the things that they require to stay in the good graces of the algorithm. :( It's really sad!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

It really is. YT is still mad at me for not doing only homeschool. My view is that real people are interested in more than just one thing. 😂

[@mt1885]

hey girl- love the video! Those buns look oh so yummy! and the sandwiches -amazing😀😉 Great organizing. Have a wonderful day🥰

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@OurHOMEschoolPlan]

❤❤❤I noticed income was down as well and thought it was just me! YT must’ve rewarded you greatly when you had 1,000 subs! I’m not sure I made more when I had 1,000, but it’s definitely been cut in half! I don’t know what’s going on with them……it’s so disappointing bc I like you despise the idea of having to turn to sponsors. If I like somebody already, that’s one thing. But just doing it for money….it doesn’t feel genuine to me for me. ❤ I understand your considerations, friend!!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

I hate to hear it’s happening to you too!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Love that recipe box!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

I finally went old school! 😂 some of my older Pinterest recipes disappeared so I decided to take matters into my own hands.

[@KarisGoogle]

You will never fail if you do three things in this order: 1. God/faith 2. Family 3. Career While we love your content, if you aren’t loving the process or are having trouble creating the content, it is important to remember that while you are to do unto others as you would have them do to you, your mental health/sanity should come first because we will notice if you aren’t happy doing it. You put out a video whenever you’re able to. Idk how your mother is but mine isn’t one of those nice old people.. she thinks you’re arguing when you’re trying to help her understand something. It’s hard to deal with sometimes so, you do what you can, when you can! Remember the armor of God and how much you’re loved and you will do fine 🤍🙏🏻

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@ourfamilyvideos7283]

That tomatoe juice/soup with spinach and inside out gnocchi from trader joes(or other version) is sooooo good. I love the area of the new home..how is everyone adjusting ? So glad to see this video …you’re one of our faves

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! ❤️ everyone is adjusting pretty well. I think we actually like it better here for the most part than Hilton Head because the traffic down there made it unmanageable.

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

I use bakers vitamin c to help the bread rise!!! It’s a quicker process!!! I probably use more sugar tho!!! As I’m not a home idk how much I use!!! Our shopping at the moment is definitely instresting but we are staying with a friend in Okinawa so we will be cooking a little!!! We love red pepper and tomato soup and my husband has made it cook at our work!!! He got obsessed with it In Hawaii!!! The athletes thought it was awesome!!! Nothing wrong with posting less!!! Weeks in the life’s are awesome!!!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Great tip, thanks! 💕

[@marleneelliott6489]

Enjoy your channel praying all is well with your family. Those steak sandwiches looked so good with the fresh buns. God Bless you and your family ❤🙏

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@cindispoo3140]

I love your videos. ❤ you are truly my favorite creator on KZbin. I hope that you choose to continue making videos. I’ll be praying for you and your family.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@sunshinevibes4357]

Would love to see a video “Bread making for beginners”

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Great idea!

[@leez309]

You are one of my favorite channels. Week (or 2 😁) in the life videos will be great.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Yay! Thank you! 💕

[@juliaclayton1337]

Today's content was exactly what I look forward to! With a little homeschool thrown in 😊! Do you have a pizza dough in the bread maker you enjoy and would share? I'm learning to use my bread maker, so I enjoy all those recipes.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕 I haven’t tried pizza dough yet. So far I have replaced French bread, sandwich bread, dinner rolls, and buns with my bread machine. I do pizza dough with my mixer and it rises in the fridge overnight. It’s for pan pizza in a cast iron. I mostly follow this recipe and it is delicious. houseofnasheats.com/cast-iron-pan-pizza-recipe/

[@juliaclayton1337]

@@simplejoyfilledliving Thank you! I will try it this week!!

[@JuliaCantley]

I echo what everyone said here. I love your channel and watch anytime I see a new video.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@tamijoysisemore659]

Woohoo a video! ❤

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@tamijoysisemore659]

@@simplejoyfilledliving always! ❤️❤️

[@lisawfriday]

Missed your videos, so glad to see you back on here. Your videos are so inspiring❤

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@amberc.2840]

I have always enjoyed your content because your videos are calming and inspiring! I love your "at home" videos. I also enjoy your organization, decluttering, and cleaning videos.☺ **Question --What size Blackstone grill do you have? My husband and I want to get one, and the size you have looks like one that would be perfect for our family of 5!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕 I think it is 36 inches. We bought it at Walmart. Question for you: did you recently ask me about Caraway pans? If so I need to give you an important update. My induction stovetop melted one of them on the bottom and deformed it. I quit using them, but they are great for electric stovetops so I’m saving them for Katie. I went back to my All Clad stainless steel instead along with my cast iron skillets.

[@amberc.2840]

Oh my goodness! Yes, it was me who asked about Caraway...I can't believe one of your pans melted. That's stinky -- especially since they are quite pricy. Good thing you can pass the other pans on to Katie! -- I also need to add that I love your recipe videos! My family LOVES chicken carbonara and the deep dish homemade pizzas!!!

[@sunshinevibes4357]

I love your videos!!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@ourfamilyvideos7283]

❤❤❤soooo happy to see a video of yours pop up❤❤❤

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you, friend! 💕

[@eatonpartyofsix3229]

Grateful for your channel.

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thanks so much 💕

[@kristarh1]

Always love your videos

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

Thank you! 💕

[@teenwolfcivil8947]

Love it

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

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[@kayking3313]

😊😊😊

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

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[@rachelsaunders3800]

Where did you get your butter dish? And does it have a lid that is easy to take off or does it get “stuck”?

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

This is the butter dish: amzn.to/49t1Wbq I got it on Amazon. It has a rubber seal and I can keep utter on the counter for a week without it sticking. That’s about the time it takes us to use 2-3 sticks of butter. After a week I wash the base and seal in the dishwasher and the top by hand. If I go longer, butter will buildup on the seal and it will stick.

[@lanag4088]

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