How We Pack 25-30 Nutrition Packed Lunches Each Week Part 1. Printable Recipes!!!

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[@pathologist1]

So glad you liked the baking sheets, muffin pans, and bread pans! We so like the ones we have. It wasn’t an advertisement - just a gift from us to you. We love your lifestyle and sweet disposition! It was nice to see you using the sheets. We are a 71 year old couple from Boise, and we just wanted to bless you are your family a little. Julee and Jack Chaffin from Boise

[@tinaluu9810]

What a wonderful blessing you gave. God bless you for being a giver.

[@sherryBigDogLover]

What a beautiful kindness 💕

[@KLynn998]

How thoughtful ❤️

[@lacywingard2633]

How kind! I absolutely love those pans as well.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!!!!! You have blessed the whole family!!!

[@lindaleach7954]

Your KZbin channel could be classified as a part time job, but dont discredit your value and time as a mother, homemaker, and wife. THAT is indeed a full time job that you do with such grace and excellence. Your family is so fortunate to have you in their lives!!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!

[@ts4918]

Agreed!!!

[@valeriejaskowski7572]

If I hear one more person discount the role of the mother in the home, I am going to pull my hair out! RuthAnn! You do not have a part-time job. You have a full-time AND a part-time job. Anyone who has the privilege and is willing to sacrifice for the mother to be at home in the times we live in, all glory be to God! I love your videos sister! Even though you are younger than I am, you have so much wisdom in so many areas and I just love the heart that you have for the Lord and your family. I love that you are a woman of strength willing to stand for truth in a graceful way as an example to all other sisters. Thank you for living Titus 2 before us. Blessings and favor upon you my sweet baby sister and my most favorite KZbinr. 🥰

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!

[@JamesWilliam592]

Hello Valerie where are you from?

[@valeriejaskowski7572]

@@JamesWilliam592 Virginia

[@AlleyCat-1]

I totally agree. Staying at home with kid's & everything having to do with home & kid's is a lot of work. I had some woman argue (she was trying) with me (& a lot of other's) saying how kid's were a burden, being a stay at home mom & being married was being a servant, as in slave. Sadly she was married & had kid's. RuthAnn has 2 full-time job's (or more with all that she does), my 2nd oldest has started doing video's & it takes a lot of time.

[@KLynn998]

One thing I love about you is your simplicity! You make things so easy. But more than anything I love that you don’t crank out videos every day just for the sake of getting more viewers. Your weekly video is highly anticipated by all and full of wisdom and substance ❤️

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!

[@jennan3407]

Ruthann - I can’t be the only one who would LOVE it if you put together a cookbook! Pretty please! 🤗

[@annareich4176]

I totally agree lol I'd love to have one . I love recipes that are simple, healthy ,filling and passed down from generations . I'm on a small homestead that's just getting started and im 60 and disabled. I grew up on a farm part of my life but not when I was old enough to remember the details of canning and preservation of the produce my mother grew in the acre size garden she had . I helped with the small animal chores and some of the house work but I was the youngest of 6 and the folders helped with milking and feeding of the larger animals. Now my husband and middle son (34 yrs old) and I are in a way learning to be more self sustaining on 5 acres in south central Iowa. I so enjoy your down to earth personality and dedication to good healthy living. God bless from Anna in Iowa

[@MBroome1028]

I would buy it in a heartbeat! Yes, PLEASE!!!❤

[@Ashestoashespetcrematory]

I would buy one in a heartbeat

[@nancycurtis488]

Please! A cookbook would be super…and then I could start buying one for all 5 of my daughters!

[@judyhardesty985]

Yes! Please.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I wish more parents realized that if there was a homemaker in the home making food from scratch and tending household chores they would be financially, emotionally and health wise better off !!! When considering the cost of having an outside job, the cost of processed package food, the health aspect, daycare and added stress, they would be all around better off with a parent at home doing this work ! You are a true mentor and example of being a homemaker and mom !!! Blessings Blessings

[@ltvanburen8555]

Yes, but with all due respect, a lot of people do not want to live like that. I love hanging out with Ruth Ann in her kitchen, but I would not want to live her life.

[@MegaAwesomeLady15]

My husband and I discussed me staying home when we have kids. I'm so following some of these recipes!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I know someone who literally said if all I came home with at the end of the week was $40 I don’t want to be with my kids

[@annemaguire657]

Great honest insight into how you made the choice of ‘real food’, I totally get that, I did try, succeeded most of the times :)

[@annemaguire657]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah🙁

[@hannahsmerkonich6856]

We LOVE our USA pans - blessings upon whoever gifted them to you. We use our bread pans almost daily, and muffin tins. I never put muffin liners in, and they slide right out. Blessings to you as well lovely lady, i have been in desperate need of a "mom friend" lately, and listening to you chat and teach as i cook un the kitchen or clean my house has filled a piece of that need in my life. Im still waiting for God to provide an in-person friend here in Colorado. In the mean time, your gracious time and effort have been food for my hungry soul. Thank you. (Im a homeschooling mom of 6 kids, ages 9 down to 5 months)

[@Ruthannzimm]

🥰🥰 I’m glad you’re here!!!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

It’s rough with no fellowship May He fill ur need

[@mbmiller1956]

God is using you in a mighty way, Ruthann❣️Your voice as a teacher is soothing, and inspires confidence in those just discovering this ‘alternative’ lifestyle, one that is clearly being blessed by our heavenly father. Much love to you and your beautiful family ❤

[@Bougie92]

You do have a full time job. You’re taking care of your family. Don’t sell yourself short Ruthann. Thanks for the recipes. Most appreciated. Hugs

[@sharonhilley2850]

I absorb your videos like nutrition itself. I love your no nonsense way of seeing and doing things. Since the additives and flavor enhancers have only increased along with bioengineered ingredients everyone should watch your videos. There is so much young homemakers and mothers could learn from you! Please keep the wonderful informative videos coming. Love you Ms Ruth Ann.😅

[@natalialopes719]

It’s so wonderful how you feed your children non-GMO and nothing artificial. I agree with you that all that is so bad for our children and for us as well. Most people don’t even realize how bad it is because they don’t know any other way thank you for spreading the word and God bless.

[@rebeccamerry]

I just wanted to add I love the community you have built here! Your videos are such a calming breath of fresh air in an often hectic and hateful online space. And because of that, even your comment section, which at the best of times on KZbin can be full of judgmental comments and downright snottiness, reflects your calm leadership and peaceful demeanor. Keep shining!

[@PlumPerfect]

The chemicals they’re putting in our food is astounding. I’m always looking for Nutritious options. Thank you!

[@wolleetkikens]

It make me smile when you said "It's alright i clean up my own messes" My mother once sent me to my Aunt's to stay the weekend and she wrote a note to my aunt saying that I was "a very messy eater but I cleaned up my messes" still a bit messy in the kitchen but I do clean up my own messes.

[@annmarie4794]

Boy, I remember I was barred from being in the kitchen because i was messy, too. My oldest sister was a twin of my mom so she learned how to cook. I can cook today and do clean up my big messes, too. 😂

[@user-el3uh1vt7g]

You are not messy!!! You are a blessing to your family and to your audience!!!! Thank you!!! Love your program!!

[@mamahenry6507]

Dear Ruth Ann, I understand being raised to cook with your mother and grandmother,cooking is now natural to you. I was not taught to cook when young. Raising children, I bought cheap, possessed food. Fast forward, the children are grown, lockdown happened, food shortages and uncertain future. I am learning to grow food, raise chickens, preserve food and cook from scratch. God is so good. Your videos are help ing me make transactions that are manageable. This is truly a blessing. I hope God blesses you as well. I wanted you to know, so many are grateful for your sacrifice of time to share your wisdom with us! Side note.... Could you consider a general cook book for beginners? I don't have a printer and hand writing all of these great recipes is getting a little rough. I you do write one please leave room for notes since we are learning to adjust recipes to fit our different families. Thank you so much! Hugs Mama Henry 😇

[@kittyfeline6857]

OFCOURSE YOU HAVE A FULL TIME JOB, you just don't get paid for it!😊 The value you bring saves your family a ton.

[@Ann-pn9or]

she is getting paid for it! in Heaven!!

[@Peachlady222]

The children look so happy as they are doing chores and packing their lunches. What a wonderful way to start the day.

[@catherinecooper2360]

I just love your demeanor, intelligence and thoughtful practices, RuthAnn! I feel blessed to have found your YT channel even though I do not have children or a family. THANK YOU for all you share and for your transparency/honesty. Much love to you and your family!

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so welcome!

[@Peachlady222]

How great to be able to send your children to a school where they can be with their brothers and sisters at lunch and can heat leftovers. We love your teaching style. I will be making the bars for the hunters at deer season. These ideas are great for anyone. I can make the popcorn and portion it out for myself to help with portion control. Thank you 🙏

[@gailann7813]

You put out such wonderful videos! I learn and get inspired from you everytime I watch your videos.

[@nadjagatlin7880]

Thanks for sharing your ideas. USA pans are wonderful. I purchased a loaf pan at full price. A few weeks later, while I was shopping at a liquidator store, I found 4 sheet pans for $30!! Truly a blessing.

[@JamesWilliam592]

Hi Nadine where are you from?

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

Would love to hear more of the story about how you had 3 babies in the house.

[@valeriejaskowski7572]

Yes! How did God bring Kendrick to your family?

[@Akforgetmenot]

I love that your “full time job” is your family and homestead! And lucky us that you also have a part time job sharing your valuable knowledge. As a grandmother that stayed home with my children for the most part, I now savor the wealth I earned.

[@amsohn1]

RuthAnn, you are such a blessing! I like yourself raised many children, and most of them came to us from horrid circumstances... they learned what a healthy homemade meal was for thr 1st time. I so appreciate your willingness to show your journey. Blessing ❤

[@JamesWilliam592]

Hi amsohn where are you from ❤😊

[@barnrazedbyjesse6893]

Being able to heat up leftovers would be extremely helpful. Most public schools don't offer that option. When my children were in the same building as me I gave them the option since we had a microwave in our classroom. I tried thermoses which kept food warm but, not hot. They still prefer the cold lunches I pack over the lunches offered. The school lunch programs everywhere leave much to be desired.

[@mariasarmento3837]

My 15 and 12 year old use thermos for their hot lunches and it works pretty well. Yes, school lunch in American schools (at least where we are, in NJ) are very nutritiously poor…we moved from Portugal to the US and were used to nutritious school lunches…

[@grlnexdoorable]

I wonder if ranch powder could be mixed into Greek yogurt to dip pretzels into which could be baked in a low oven?

[@courtneyevers4035]

Thank you for taking a part job teaching me all these wonderful things!!!! I’m SURE you are under paid because I find you absolutely invaluable! I’m a mama of 9, and am always looking for other moms who have insight. I love your parenting. It has definitely inspired me! Along with the cooking and your gardens …. Just lovely!

[@jillmcdonald1714]

Hello again Ruthann, I am watching your video on tv about childhood chores. I’ve seen it several times and am more impressed every time I see it. I know that our country would be total opposite of the way it is currently. If we were to have you give lessons to every new parent, the kids would grow up with a set of morals as opposed to all the crime that is going on these days. I was stern with my children and tried to teach them to respect others and not let them run the show! Nowadays, the kids are not obeying the parents. The government is allowing these things to happen when they let criminals out of prison to make room for a traffic violation or being caught smoking pot. You and Harrison have a connection that I long for. I am old enough to be your mum and I would be so impressed to have grandchildren like your kids. We also need to take the government out of our family life and rules. California just set laws that a child as young as 12, can decide to have a sex change and the parents will have no way to tell these children “NO”. The state will pay to have this child make life threatening decisions when they couldn’t even make a piece of toast! I’m sorry to rant but when I see how successful you are as a wife, mother, homemaker, cook, cheese maker, and have the ability to do anything you put your mind to do! And that’s another issue! The woman that told you that you sound so uneducated! I can’t believe that people think it’s ok to hurt a person like it did me, I had a phrase for the woman. Who taught her to be so RUDE? If you don’t like something about me, turn the channel! I have been praying that she changes her attitude because what goes around cones around. I hope that your mother and grandmother are as proud of you as I am! And obviously, I am a stranger to you. I have more respect for you than most people I know. I think you should think about becoming President of The United States! Sometimes it needs to get a start over and get rid of the lifetime politicians and put someone in office like you! A person with Morals and has a strong belief in our Savior, Jesus Christ. He is the one that is not heard in Washington D.C. If God was once again allowed to flourish as he did when He walked on Earth, we would be so much better off. Thank you Ruthann, I appreciate and love you for all that you are! Jilli

[@Ruthannzimm]

Well this was a pleasant way to start my Sunday morning!!! Thanks for the kind words of encouragement

[@tmd7859]

I so needed this! My daughter, 7, goes to private school and they do not serve lunch at all. It has been a struggle packing her lunch every day with things that she will eat. They don't have the luxury of being able to use a microwave either. We have come up with using a thermos which we put boiling water in and let sit for at least 20 minutes dump and add whatever heated food shes having to it. So far it has worked well.

[@rebeccabodmer5498]

Congratulations on reaching over 100,000 subscribers 😊 look forward to your videos every Saturday!

[@JamesWilliam592]

Hi Rebecca where are you from?

[@bethford2334]

Thanks so much for sharing your healthy snack recipes! I have a grandson away at college this year and I think I will try sending him some of these homemade treats to snack on. I recently sent him homemade brownies and cookies and they went over well. I like the idea of the nutritional snacks instead of all sweets. I love your sharing of your lovely family life, it is so relaxing and a great way to start my weekend. Have a great week!

[@KLynn998]

Great idea!

[@maggiedoor6093]

Look up protein balls, easy to make too.

[@angelatarrant6032]

I love all your suggestions for products and recipes. I love how you always tell us “The Why” in your gardening, cooking, canning etc.! It makes you at the top of the list for most trusted influencer!❤️

[@ShinyBubbbbles]

I wish I had this kind of access to your knowledge and teachings when my boys were little. You are a precious and beautiful woman. When the day comes that I get to be a grandma, I am definitely using what I learned from you to help raise them better than what I did with my 2 boys. God bless you and your loved ones!!

[@AZJH8374]

I love your haircut! Your KZbin is a FULL time job, Ruth! Don't sell yourself short!❤You work so hard! Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister ❤❤Daily prayers 🙏🏻 for you 🙏🏻 and your family 🙏🏻

[@marygabel2868]

Maaannnn, you guys are awesome! You, your husband,and the children! I am so proud that some Americans are teaching and feeding their children in this way!

[@MamaCinnamon]

I’m so thankful I found your channel. You inspire me to be a better homemaker and remind me why I do what I do.

[@joolzmac1]

I believe you do have a full time job as the mother and executive of your home. If you don’t do what you do each day, who does? Hard working and always there for your family. ❤

[@DebiGoldben]

Absolutely! You are financial advisor, nutritionist, medical/veterinarian, agronomist, teacher, and so much more! Being a homemaker is not simply keeping House.

[@grammym1643]

The Dots pretzels have MSG in the seasoning. Yours are much healthier! My husband takes his lunch everyday!❤

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

God bless Ruth Ann. Nice to see a normal family

[@JamesWilliam592]

Hi Claudia where are you from?

[@lrfox49]

I’m amazed constantly by something in your videos that just comes naturally to all of you!! It inspires me in many areas of my life especially with my children, and grandchildren ! My children don’t have time to watch but I’ve shared your wisdom with them and they are blessed. Thank you for sharing I think God broke the mold when He made you!!

[@lindaedwards9756]

My husband made homemade peanut butter last year for the first time. We devoured it ! This year he planted peanuts in our garden and we are anxiously awaiting the harvest at the end of this month. Great video . Good ideas, I actually use some of those for my entire family , my husband, myself and one young adult child. It works so well. We all love it .

[@stevevernon5038]

I too have husband, adult child and myself. Yes it works well and is a blessing. Mrs. Vernon.

[@debbieyzuel7887]

I’m sure I’ve told you before, but I think you’re an absolutely wonderful mother. You’re so sweet and humble. God bless you and the family.

[@JamesWilliam592]

Hi Debbie how are you doing today ❤

[@marbear297]

I usually watch videos no more than 5 minutes long due to attention span and well, my kids usually call me away. This visit was great and your kids were so sweet packing their lunches! What a great way to empower them by setting out their choices!! My kids sometimes resist me on my homemade snacks but I persist and I’m constantly offering them. Great video!!

[@Ray-pt5bi]

I get It, luckily my husband eats up everything laying around, but I had some muffins go moldy on us lately, so so sad.

[@carolynlineberger1929]

Thank you for sharing a glimpse of the love and devotion you have for the family. I enjoy your videos. I am encouraged that there are Christian families on KZbin. Yours is one of my favorite! God bless you and the family.

[@maliaw8392]

We do not have the space to garden as much as I would like, but I always plant tomatoes and peppers in our terraced front area with a sign telling anyone to take what they need or want. I have a tiny library box I keep filled with books from Goodwill and a tiny snack pantry box that has bread, peanut butter, bags of homemade granola, and seasonal fruits for the littles that walk by on their way to school. I put a little note on each book and snack and leave a pencil and pad of sticky note for them to share their thoughts, dreams and wishes.

[@Ruthannzimm]

This is beautiful!!! I want to do that too!!!

[@lovestruth7751]

Thank you for sharing! I’m 74 and your lifestyle reminds me so much of my childhood! I feel at home watching you . We are going to make the Cliff bars today 😊. It’s very important for us oldies to eat nutritious foods. Love seeing you hang clothes on the line just like my dear mom. We were a family of 7 kids and no running water so life was a lot of more work . I thank God for my loving family and the simple way we lived . She canned 800 quarts and we had a huge potato bin in the cellar where the food was stored. A big trapdoor in the porch opened to stairs leading down to the cellar. Mom also baked her own bread every week .The smell of those cinnamon buns fresh out of the oven when we came home from school Friday was marvellous! Yes we got the imperfect ones still warm…yum !

[@CatheyBennett-ii1yj]

I love watching your channel. You remind me of my dear mother. She was a very special and loving person who I miss every day. Please don’t change!!!!

[@marycabrera2586]

You do not need makeup, your skin looks healthy and glowing. Love your videos.

[@pattysmith4991]

Oh Ruth Ann - you have a full time job, that’s for sure! But I know what you mean! It’s a blessing to be able to stay home. Thank you for the wonderful recipes. By the way - I used your salsa recipe this year. It is wonderful! God bless you and your family. (Tom and Jerry are getting so big) 😊❤

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I am so glad you did this video! School lunch burnout is one of the hardest things I deal with in food! Also the pretzels are brilliant! My kids got Dots pretzels on a road trip and raved about them but they are full of garbage ingredients. They are going to be so excited about this 😂😂

[@kj8650]

I REALLY appreciate what you said about giving your kids grace to adjust. That’s always what keeps me from making my own snacks because I know they will complain about the taste. I love your suggestions about easing it in over time

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so welcome!

[@brendakilgour5556]

You're a wife and mother. THAT is a full-time job. I recently found your videos and I love hearing about your family.

[@glendabenard3772]

I think it's so great that you look out for your families health. Not many parents do that these days. Some children don't get good healthy meals . Love your videos. I'm hooked.

[@marionpaul9573]

Such a beautiful family. Kids will become stronger (in more ways than one) adults because of the chores. All kids need responsibilities/consequences. 🎉

[@withoutlimitsbudgets]

Absolutely love that you’re packing your children’s lunches with great nutrition. Thank you for the ranch recipe and the powder recipe. I absolutely appreciate this so much. I am learning so much from your channel. I’m saving all of your recipes. Thank you for also putting recipes that we can print out I’m actually going to be laminating mine and making a cookbook from it for my own personal use with a three ring binder. You were teaching great skills to not only your children but to those of us here in the community watching as well I definitely appreciate it so much. Your channel is amazing. I’m brand new and I’ve only been here for about two weeks and I’m just blown away by your great videos.

[@to1drlandthrift]

Those pretzels are pretty addicting! We switch it up by using different flavor blends. Taco, cinnamon & sugar or honey mustard are a few of our faves. Watching you do most everything from scratch brings back fond memories of my Grandma.🥰

[@carlyelly]

@to1drlandthrift, would love your honey mustard recipe! Please share 😊

[@to1drlandthrift]

@@carlyelly we freeze dry it and then powder it in the food processor. Use the same as the ranch packets

[@to1drlandthrift]

Maybe same effect could be acquired by using dry ground mustard and a bit of honey in the oil

[@carolynsinyard5215]

You just saved me a whole lot of money with this video. We watch our grandchildren everyday after school until their parents get off work and they are going to love these snacks. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@jenniferpepler5843]

Well, Mrs. Zimmerman, I have a couple of tips for you. For the pretzel recipe, first of all, thanks so much for the ranch dressing mix recipe! Love it! It is getting harder to find the Hidden Valley Ranch packages here in Canada. I have what looks like the same recipe for pretzels, ONLY, mine doesn't require baking & I add 2 Tbsp of dried dill. The only difference, I mix mine in my big stock pot because my recipe calls for 800g of pretzels. I mix the oil, dill and dressing powder and pour over the pretzels in my stock pot & stir to coat. Set it a side and come back every 15 min to stir. Do that for 2 hours and your done. I was shocked when the pretzels weren't a soggy mess. I keep mine in the freezer until we need them. The recipe calls for Orville butter topping as the oil, but we can't get that here in Canada, so knowing I can likely use almost any oil is a great tip! Thanks again!

[@kathywimberley452]

I love your videos! I found you a few months ago and I have watched most if not all of your previous videos! I resonate with your life style. It is pretty close to the way I grew up! I admire the way you stick to your guns no matter what viewers might think or say. You have a lovely family and they are learning many wonderful things about life and living. Keep up the good work and keep producing your great videos!!!

[@lorrainerichardson3280]

It's so good seeing a Mum realising that additives are not good and home making is much better. You remind me of myself when my boys were young and making up healthy lunches. Take care =-)

[@joialbright312]

You are a wonderful example to the love of Christ. So fortunate to have found this channel.

[@carolynkatherine8065]

You are a DELIGHT. I’m not remotely in your normal demographic but I’ll be tuning in a lot just to see your kind eyes and very engaging personality. What a lovely human you seem to be.

[@shan684wins4]

I wish you would have had you to watch when my children were young. My son has ADHD and I should have done these thing for him. He is almost 22 now. I have changed so much in my household since watching you. Which has only been a month. I bake all my bread now and don't buy it, also make my butter. We are now on a raw dairy diet and just love it. Thank you for blessing me with your guidance and sharing your wonderful family. Gob Bless you and your family.

[@Ray-pt5bi]

The protein bar recipe Is a great idea! I often bake muffins, but my girls only eat them fresh from the oven. I don't "make" their snacks, I give them nuts, dried fruit and fresh fruit. We occasionally have squeezy Apple sauces in the house and then that's what they want.

[@jennifermusgrave6998]

My husband makes peanut butter popcorn, which they had growing up. It’s peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla into a melted mixture poured over the fresh popcorn and shaken. So good!

[@kristinep9023]

I am a stay at home mom to my daughter. I pack leftovers from the nigh before in a thermos. I heat up water and let that sit in the thermos so the thermos keeps the hot food hot until lunch time. She usually is full from the leftovers and rarely eats the snacks I put in her lunchbox.

[@riverduck3]

I had no choice but to work full-time, but I made sure that I fixed very well-balanced and nutritious meals for breakfast and dinner. And I provided veggie hot dogs on hot dog day at his pre- and grade schools. I was thankful that the woman working in the cafeteria was diligent in making sure my son received the veggie hot dog.

[@JamesWilliam592]

Hi my friend 😊how are you doing today?

[@user-yw9vm9gv9e]

You have plenty of jobs you are raising children gardening,cooking cleaning being a wife and you have a utube channel. You are a very busy woman. Never sell yourself short. You have lots of jobs!❤️

[@DebiGoldben]

I really appreciated you explaining how you transitioned your family from store-bought snacks to healthy, homemade snacks. My daughter and I were both sick for a while and just didn’t have the energy to prepare anything from scratch. My granddaughter got used to store-bought taste and we have really struggled to get her back tohealthy, nutritious foods. I’m going to have my daughter watch that portion of this video so that we can work together to develop a game plan to get my granddaughter back to healthy food choices.

[@katescaringcorner6765]

I think these snacks are the closest to the store bought food that I have seen.. I should think it would be an easy transition for them. Also I think it was super cut that Little Man giving the Momma the wardrobe once over and showing that the blazer needs to be buttoned. Love that.

[@lynnlegault9297]

That was cute " It's okay, I clean my own messes"

[@bluekatgal7300]

Another idea for keeping lunches cold would be frozen grapes that will defrost by lunch and can be desert Thank you for all the great ideas. You work very well with the children and have a lovely spirit. 😊

[@megangreene3955]

I have 6 kids attending two different Christian schools right now. Plus two more in charter school. Unlike your children's school, one stops at eighth grade and the other starts at sixth grade and goes through twelfth. My five kids in one parochial school are in middle school on down to kindergarten. I have a tenth grader at the other Christian junior/senior high school. Then I have a twelfth grader in charter school and a son with more significant special needs at the same school. I can seriously appreciate the sacrifice you make for your kids education. My husband and I are lower income. Each term, I have to fill out financial aid forms in order to afford the school. It doesn't quite work great. Fortunately, though, the parochial elementary school offers a free school lunch programme, so we utilise that in order to feed our kids at school. They also help with Christmas presents each year because of the cost of educating them. I came to your channel looking for ways to stretch our food budget because it is hard to feed ten people on one income. As a housewife, I have the time to spend on some of these recipes, even if I don't have a lot of cash. It's just going to be a bit difficult to break my husband of buying the prepackaged foods. He is very much a creature of habit and doesn't like the thought of homemade yoghurt, fresh sandwich bread every week, and home canned baked beans and apple pie filling. For him, the convenience outweighs the benefits of not having as much food additives. Now I am going to have to figure out how to make a lime purée for lime yoghurt and bottle it because he loves chobani lemon or lime yoghurt. Can't say that I blame him. I like it too.

[@MyTableofThree]

Great tips and recipes Ruth! I love all the homemade snacks fry o keep the kids away from all the artificial ingredients!

[@keelaeldridge8487]

I believe KZbin is a full time job! And you are doing it great!

[@happymamaof5803]

What a nice gift! I just ordered a set of two USA pans Pullman loaf pans to replace two glass bread pans that broke. I make 6 loaves a week so I need all my pans! It’s very encouraging to see you and the way you cook. Your videos are an encouragement to me and I enjoy watching them while I work in my own kitchen. We also send our children to a small private Christian school so it was nice to see this video, a rarity in this world of scratch cooking/homemaking content! I’m definitely going to be using your ideas for popcorn and seasoned pretzels for my kids.

[@simonab3130]

Are the USA Pullman better? I looked them up and they have like a slide top lid. How do you use it? Thank you!

[@Lkristina65]

Love your videos especially the ones with the animals ! God bless ❤✝️🙏🏻

[@slim215]

I am so glad you mentioned about the artificial flavor and all of the fake ingredients. I believe that it is messing up our country. I am so happy for all you do and educating us.

[@bereniceraffaelli4290]

Min 6:05 Dear RuthAnn: You keep on repeating that 'you are a mess' or that you clean up your own messes. I think it's OK, 'cause you are allowing us to enter your home and no one should complain! That Is 'YOU' and the viewer who has sth to say, should change the video. WE ARE GRATEFULL for your important contents and we like and love the way you are!❤❤❤ Greets from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷

[@sitsngigglesful]

I loved this video! Food allergies and issues here too and these recipes are all easily modified to fit our needs as well. All with ingredients we are likely to have in the pantry as well! And how did I not think of making large batches of popcorn (or those pretzels!) ahead of time even for adult lunches- whether we are at home or going in to work!

[@carolynkilley9700]

When I had six children at home, I did the same thing. We did not have artificial anything in the diets. As adults, most of them stay away from the artificial ingredients. You are a good Mom.

[@Martipenny]

I saw one of your videos where the two young boys were making pop corn in the popcorn and kept opening the lid so the corn could fly out! 😂😂😂. So wonderful!!!!❤

[@andreebrisebois9121]

Have you ever tried Banana Bite? I love them because it's sweet without feeling guilty. Oh and they freeze amazing. Banana Bite 2 very ripe bananas (about 3/4 - 1 cup), mashed 1 cup oats, rolled or quick (I used GF) 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or anything else, I have made them without. Optional add-ins: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup chopped nuts 1/4 cup dried fruit 2 tablespoons nut butter (homemade Almond Butter) INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, silicone mat, or lightly grease with oil. Mix: In a medium size bowl, mash bananas to a fairly smooth consistency (a few small chunks is ok). Add oats and mix well. Add in chocolate chips, mix again. If the mixture is really wet, add a few tablespoons of oats (see notes). Scoop: Using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon or trigger scooper, scoop heaping scoops of mixture and place on cookie sheet. Leave in a dome shape or flatten it out a bit with your fingers to make a flatter shape. Depending on the size you scoop, you should get anywhere from 12 - 16 cookies.

[@loric3455]

Genius strategy for weening your children off of store bought snacks ;) Love your videos. Please keep them coming! :)

[@livinglife8333]

GREAT SNACK FOR FAMILY, I BUY EVERYTHING AT ALDI: 4 c of each- rice, corn & wheat chexs, 4 c whole pecans, 4 c almonds, 4 c mini pretzels, 4 c oyster crackers & 4 c cheese its. Mix in large bowl set aside. I large glass measure cup melt two sticks butter and add 2 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 3 tsp of salt or I use Sazon con culantro achiote, 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp franks hot sauce. Mix very well and pour onto two large lined sheet pans. Bake at 350 stirring 😮ever few minutes until no longer shiny and starting to turn brown a tiny bit. The make 2 large gallon bags.

[@ileanadejesus8588]

Thank you so much for giving us a little window to your home routine and those wonderful recipes! What a sweet soul you are! You have blessed me. I don’t have little ones any more, but have grandkids and lots if students. I’m going to prepare healthy snacks for the kids to eat in my classroom! 🙏🏼🥰 ty

[@shelbylynnwilliams8520]

Great video! My kids are all grown now but this video would have been so helpful back when I was raising my kids.

[@karen1866]

I love how you don’t edit out your mistakes. Spilling always happens in the kitchen. My husband and I have a rule… I cook, he cleans. He cooks, he cleans. 🤣 Loving it-I’m from and in Iowa too.

[@michellewilliams257]

God give you the best job ever..Motherhood. God bless the mother who can stay home. Love your channel ❤️

[@jharvey93]

I found a great way for me to make boiled eggs. Eggs from the refrigerator into your pan, add cold water to cover the eggs. Place on the stove and I set the temp at number 7 and set a timer for 25 minutes. Perfect eggs every time and I don't have to baby sit the stove until the water starts to boil. :)

[@jrae6608]

Will try this, How do they peel.

[@arlenedevonshire1799]

You are an amazing mother/woman and I appreciate all you're doing for your family and us getting blessed by sharing it all with us❤ Now came upon your KZbin channel and because you have me hooked I'm binge watching after I've subscribed!!! Thank you for the time you take to make your videos easy to learn from as well as so interesting and enjoyable... the Lord continue to shine through you all🙏🏽🙌🏾

[@charlenewillingham6853]

Good morning Ruthann! I hope you all are having a wonderful day! I absolutely love your videos and recipes! I recently canned your recipe for coleslaw(pepper cabbage). And was anxious to try it. After 2 weeks, I finally got to try it I have to tell you, I LOVED it!! Thank you so much for sharing your life, family and recipes! Sending much love and Blessings to you and yours.❤ God is good...ALWAYS!

[@JamesWilliam592]

Hi charlene where are you from ❤😊

[@karenfleming1500]

You sure get your exercise and I truly believe you love life in your homestead and especially your children!!

[@user-rj2tk8to8o]

Whirleypop!! The best popper ever. USA made

[@teresaholland4790]

I totally agree with your take on artificial food and children being not able to properly process the junk in “normal food” I grow and cook almost all of our food and my family does not like junk food excluding my Vegetarian granddaughters love your channel. Please keep it up cheers, Nona.

[@robinvarnadoe8429]

If you place a small crack in the rounded end of the eggs before boiling they are so easy to peel, doesn't matter if they are farm fresh or store bought.

[@jrae6608]

U tub is a full time job. There’s a lot we don’t see. Enjoy your video’s. And wife and mother is full time also. Keep up the good work.

[@HandmadebyYingwithDonna]

Hi I am also a content creator and love brining back the old ways. Thank you for sharing your channel with all of us.

[@cheryllytle4955]

Thank you Ruthann!

[@JamesWilliam592]

Hi cheryl where are you from?

[@user-fx1vs7fw1l]

Even though I don’t pack school lunches…. I wrote the recipes down to use for healthy snacks!!! Thanks!🥰

[@kristenparadise181]

RuthAnn, Thank you for inspiring me to stop and think about what I’m feeding my family. Love the Ranch spice and will definitely try ranch pretzels! I love your channel.

[@JamesWilliam592]

Hi Kristen how are you doing today ❤😊