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[@OkieJammer2736]

👍 Did you hear the collective smack of your subscribers swatting our heads and saying, 'WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT!?' The habit and pattern of filling empty jars is simple, but WHAT A GAME CHANGER! 😊 Doing the pumpkin pie dry mix now, but trying my dehydrator. Thanks for all you do!

[@debbiemusgrove676]

I never knew about soaking them in salt water for 12 hours before roasting them. I will definitely try that this year.

[@bonnieboernemann4432]

I heard about your channel from Becky at Acrehomestead and have enjoyed all of your videos. I have learned soooo much from watching you. I love watching you interact with the children, you are a wonderful mother and an inspiration for me to do canning and preserving for the first time in my 64 years. Better late than never. Please keep doing you. ❤ I think if I learn one new thing each day I am blessed. I really enjoyed the video of your trip to the zoo. Sending prayers and blessings to you and your family.🙏🥰🐝🐝

[@buckeyedav1]

And thats funny Bonnie as I learned about Becky at Acrehomestead from Jessica. Anna In Ohio

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

The reason home canners can not can things like milk, pumpkin/squash puree & milk is... The commercial canners use a special pressure cooker called a retort machine. It gently rocks and rotates the cans or jars as it pressure cooks them. They also can at higher pressures and temperatures than home canners can reach. My daughter works for a milk processing plant and writes the programs and specs for canning processes as required by the USDA. As part of her job she was taught the reasons such machines as the retort are necessary for specific types of foods across the board

[@Maria-Ortodoxa]

Lol. People have been Wbing and PCing milk for a long time.

[@nancyj9892]

Good Morning Jessica. I love to watch you while I'm getting ready for Church. Thank you for all the seed saving tips. Your children are so precious and such good helpers. Pray you all have a good Lord's Day!

[@stephaniecollins4819]

Jessica, I’m fascinated at how much knowledge you have 👍 enjoying watching and learning from you in the west of Ireland 🇮🇪

[@pinschrunner]

The loofahs show is that all stages of life are valuable:. Eating, sponges, seed saving!

[@jenniferrescott1149]

I love your rule of not putting empty jars back on the shelf

[@jerewallace6478]

Please have your daughter explain what she was crocheting with the blue yarn. A basket? A purse? I would really appreciate it if she would show the stitch & how she started her project. Thanks so much for all you & your beautiful family do. God bless

[@jamie9663]

I saw from the IG stories that Grace was knitting a winter hat for baby Hannah. She knitted it in white, and she added blue trim and blue hearts I think.

[@cynthiatait7708]

Your sweet, beautiful children are ALL SO SWEET and growing way too quickly!!! Thank you for taking us along in your days, we learn from watching you. Thank you as well for being a gift to our world for teaching us. ❤

[@journeywithnichole]

Well said ❤

[@MT-US]

Awww ❤ that ending shot of the two kids gazing at something would make a BEAUTIFUL portrait! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@languagelynnie]

Thank you so much for taking the time to film and edit these videos. They are empowering and a spark of light in a dark world. Thanks to you, I am planting luffas next year and harvesting them for use as sponges. You have also inspired me to challenge myself to get rid of paper towels. God bless you and your amazing family!

[@jenniferoden3433]

Jessica, I had to chuckle when you talked about pumpkin seeds being a de-wormer, when we were little my mom would make pumpkin seed tea for the same purpose, i can still taste it. It was delicious. Look forward to watching you videos, I learn so much. God bless you and your sweet family!!

[@lh7501]

They aren't a de wormer

[@lethaharris1608]

You have a beautiful family ❤❤❤ I love to just listen to you . Your voice is so calming. You could probably become a millionaire reading children's books on audio . ❤❤❤❤

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@amsohn1]

Thanks Jessica for the lovely video. While i do can my pumpkin and many other things according to the government experts, our family have been canning these for well over 150 years [Menninite family background] and these recipes have been passed down... not to argue with you or anyone- I so enjoying seeing how to do the the gords and am so looking forwars to the soaps. Love watching you and your family, y'all are prayed for and over daily. Blessings ❤

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Hannah's going to sleep. Sweet baby. Great video. God bless you all and keep safe.

[@sarahsiskin6780]

That pumpkin pie idea is so cool! Can’t wait to see you make one

[@diannahart2334]

You're kids are all so precious ❤. I stopped at four and regret that decision, but now I'm getting grands and I'm loving every minute of being Mimi!

[@makeishiagrant5602]

Another Great Video ❤ I'm Healing from surgery and blood clots are gone🙏🏽 I did some dehydrating this week and I canned some caramelized onions🎉 Have a Blessed Week Everyone 🙏🏽

[@diannemiller4754]

Thank you, Jessica, last year I started using your suggestion on filling those empty canning jars before taking them to storage. It has been a great idea, which I continue to use. I love the way you mix your pumpkin pie mixture before storage.😊

[@theimperfectpantry5936]

Thank you so much! I am overwhelmed with pumpkin and was going to start experimenting with the freeze dryer. You saved me a lot of thought on a day my brain needed a break.! -Natalie

[@MissEAG]

I love that rule about not putting empty jars away! Would love an updated view of how the new cellar pantry is looking.

[@peggystephens4703]

I have 3 pints of red flesh plum purée in the water bath. Last night I water-bathed 2 pints of my ripened garden tomatoes, and I was given some apples I got 4 pints of applesauce and left some out for fresh eating plus I made 4 quarts of apple cider vinegar, a pint of plum vinegar and a quart of plum pear vinegar. Can’t wait till that is ready in a couple of months. I also had done my dried bean pods too as well as coriander cilantro seeds. So nice to have a large amount instead of buying them.

[@sarac3325]

I am a divorced mother of two who works full time outside the home and I don't know if I believe in God or not but I enjoy watching your videos. 😊

[@marierobinson3935]

Wishing you all a great week❤🇬🇧

[@KathyFitz1113]

Freeze dried pumpkin pie kits. Brilliant !!

[@JanGrowsVeg]

I absolutely love watching your videos. What a great family you’ve been blessed with ‼️. Little Miss Hanna is so adorable and growing so much.

[@carlahabeck4051]

Regarding your loofah sponge processing. Manyvyesrs ago my brother, living in AZ at the time, grew a large loofah plant on his fence. When they were atvthe right maturity he put them in a net bag and hung them in the swimming pool. After about a week they were cleaned of any skin and beautifully soft when wet. We used them in the bath in place of a sea sponge! One more usevfor these versatile gourds. Also, I once read that pumpkin seeds are excelent at helping to prevent kidney stones!

[@markkristynichols845]

Oh Jess, old bay on pumpkin seeds, love it!!!

[@LoriLindley-eu3qz]

Hi Jessica and family. Have you heard of scarlet runner beans. Beautiful flowers that attract hummingbirds and bees. Also edible.

[@SuperMzjames]

Love the Bee footage!

[@markkristynichols845]

Oh how I love our loofah flowers!!! I didn’t think about the fact that they are indeed one of the last food sources for the bees!

[@buckeyedav1]

Sunflowers too I am so wanting to cut that all down but the bees are still busily buzzing around them. Anna In Ohio

[@tennagrover6140]

Roasted pumpkin seeds is my favorite snack this time of the year.

[@dhansonranch]

Good job! Quite Like the closing shot - would make a nice still life photo!

[@donnaowens5936]

Love the loofah sponges can’t wait to see the soap making too love your videos I learn so much ❤

[@elizaC3024]

What a great idea, fill before placing it in storage. This year I have felt the urgency to top off as much as possible. I am using every little bit, so we will have a full pantry for winter. I am freeze drying herbs this week, and because I didn't make it very far into fall last year with sweet basil, this year, I am even freeze drying stems and powdering them for additional uses. I have made corn cob jelly, apple scrap jelly and even strawberry scrap syrup/jelly to make things go further. Fall just arrived so early here, and it's moving quickly into cold weather. We will be ready.

[@susanpaulson9010]

Definitely going to try eating pumpkin seeds. It’s been a long time. You are very inspiring and calm. Wish we were neighbors. Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

[@karenfraser6488]

I'm enjoying the videos and am viewing them from my home in the mid north of South Australia. I only have one adult son living at home now however I am looking at your ideas for the garden I want to establish in my new residence.

[@Tia-vj9ox]

Such a Beautiful family! Bless you all!

[@tammymarple5347]

Good morning Jessica 🙏😊 Love your videos! I am so excited with your “instant” pumpkin pie ! I don’t have a freeze dryer yet but my friend just got one and I can’t wait to share this recipe with her! Have a blessed week🙏

[@bettylongshore9594]

GREAT idea for the "instant" pumpkin pie filling!!!!!!

[@anneclarecheah6487]

Hi Jessica, watching Malaysia. I love pumpkin very much. Your children are very helpful!! Thank you for this video and looking forward to your next video and take care ❤❤❤

[@buckeyedav1]

Its good to see your girls learning skills like crocheting and knitting. Good idea on keeping those jars full I am looking forward to the pantry challenge in Feb right? I love watching that to see how you get creative with meals. Anna In Ohio

[@cindymccarty4454]

Good morning Jessica another wonderful video love seeing the family working together the children and join your snacks you all have a good week❤❤❤

[@abidurrington4135]

Was just catching up with your videos and this pops up. Yay!

[@markkristynichols845]

Oh sis, the knitting reminds me of me learning from my mom when I was young❤❤❤. Love all y’all, Kristy in Missouri zone 6b 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Happy Sunday Jessica. Another great video. I love your channel so much. Learn so much from you. I love your beautiful children. You are like one of my dearest friends. Be blest my friend. Ty for sharing your skills and your family.

[@celestejohnson9227]

I won’t be putting my FD pumpkin in Mylar anymore. Most definitely will be putting in jars for, muffins, pie and cookies. Great tip.

[@DionGarbarino]

I recently started watching your videos. I especially like your canning/preserving videos. I have learned so much from you. Thank you!!

[@elizabethcox7739]

Great info on luffas!!! Thanks @west coast grandma

[@janicew6222]

I always look forward to your Sunday morning videos. Wishing the Lord's blessings on you and your family.

[@lindafessant8021]

That is really interesting seeing the loofahs.

[@judymcintire8061]

As always this was not only fun but educational too! Ty Jessica. Love watching the kids enjoy their snacks & Hannah is getting so big! They are all beautiful!😊

[@sheilabundren2037]

Great idea for the pumpkin pie filling. You should be a consultant for a food company. Thanks, Jessica. Have a great week.

[@justpatty7328]

The children are so adorable! Wonderful tips on pumpkin seeds, thank you. God bless you!

[@davidmitchell1304]

There it was. You did it again. I saw you put the strainer on top of the pumpkin seeds to drain them. Blew my mind.😂

[@marthapattee]

Thats a great idea for the empty jar issue i think i just might start that practice in my canning Thanks Jessica

[@tammyfletcher7667]

I can't wait to try pumpkin seeds. Thank you for the tips on how to do it. The lofas look very interesting.

[@kaesmomFitz]

I never knew that about soaking pumpkin seeds. Thanks for that info.

[@juliemoore6957]

Hannah is getting so big! Love the idea of pumpkin pie kits!

[@lindabrown2170]

Did not know about soaking them in salt water for 12 hours. Definitely going to try. Thankyou for a great video.

[@JanetLavoie]

Hope you are feeling well, the instant pumpkin pie is a great thing to have!

[@laurielasala-tuttle5]

I so loved this week's video Jessica, thank you for sharing!! Can you please remind me as to what varieties of pumpkins you planted this year? Thanks so much! Laurie 😊

[@BrendaJBarNett]

Hope you show us the resulting pumpkin pie some time. That's genius🎉 Wish I had a freeze dryer❤

[@cherylcranford8908]

Another great video, have a blessed week Jessica and family

[@donnacauble]

When I F/D things like your pumpkin, I use an old school potato masher and a metal bowl ….. works great, no blender needed. Final product takes up a lot less space.

[@joniahaworth]

Jessica, I was wondering if you have a video or post about how you got started in the very beginning of your homestead/homemaking lifestyle? Thank you ❤

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you so much. Blessings

[@KoniB.]

Really great idea on the pumpkin pie. You have a beautiful family.

[@marilynhoops3498]

Good morning. Really enjoyed your video. But I always do. God Bless your family. ❤

[@villagesteader3552]

Thank you for sharing, I always enjoy seeing a family work together. I make my own dry mixes for baked treats like my apple cake. I find it is time saving to make up the dry ingredients for 2 or 3 cakes while I have all of the items needed at hand. I would do more mixes but my husband is really the pie and cake maker. This apple cake is sort of my specialty! ♥️👍🙏🤓

[@findingfaithsfuture]

The freeze dried pumpkin pie jars are genius. Im going to try that. The freeze dried pears have not lasted long on our shelf recently. your empty jar rule is a really good one too.

[@susanmiller7935]

I never know what to do with the pumpkin seeds each year when we carve pumpkins. I’m excited to give your pumpkin seed recipe a try. And finding out I’m diabetic this will help for me to have a healthy snack.😊

[@stephencameron1709]

Wonderful video! Baby Hannah has such wonderful siblings 😊❤️🙏🏻Val C

[@ritahall8653]

You are a hard working woman

[@jessicaj8148]

I have close to 20 luffa that I plucked off vibes because the dogs started to knock some off and break them. I was letting them set on my screened porch but now I may try to peel a couple open. Thanks for the detailed info!

[@mindysworld7675]

Love your idea for the dried pumpkin pie in a jar❤

[@paulamcnabb7940]

Love your videos. Can’t wIti move to our homestead in Cody WY next year.

[@Bush_Edge_Homesteading_Aus]

🎃🎃🎃 Such a good reminder that I need to start using our pumpkin seeds for eating. Because I definitely can't plant all of them we recover from our pumpkins!!!!!!

[@pinschrunner]

Excellent video!

[@rethawilson6289]

My friend Another great informative video. T u for sharing your precious family. What is your daughter knitting? It's beautiful! I've listened 3 times as I was working today . Have a blessed week.

[@nancycoy9510]

I have never seen anyone explain luffas very interesting.

[@cynthiawhitcomb1780]

Love the idea of filling jars

[@lisac.4811]

Thank you so much for teaching me I need to soak my pumpkin seeds before roasting. I had no idea!!

[@Imjetta7]

Ooooo I’m going to do this with pumpkin!

[@nancyrobertson550]

Thanks for sharing your experience and your time.I am canning this year like so many years ago and need an refresher course. Your children are amazing group. Always thoughtful and helpful. ❤️🙏🏻👣🤟🥰God blessings on your family and friends. 550 TX

[@lisaolson1345]

I tried your soak method with spaghetti squash seeds,game changer,thank you

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Hannah is in pensive mood:))) Freeze dryer opens so many possibilities, you're blessed to have one:))

[@jeanniecarter3933]

I just did my pumpkin the same way. That was a great idea

[@renata-s5b]

Thank you for your time and effort to make the video tutorials - they are really helpful 😊

[@bumblebee7922]

GREAT video!! Adorable family.... Blessings

[@LauraGarea]

A lot of good ideas in this video 🙌🏻

[@paulac1315]

I make the pie filling and freeze dry that. It works out great for quick pies.

[@tammylawson3763]

Freeze-dried skittles are great! Bought some at craft show.

[@kezru1581]

Thanks Jessica 🙂

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

I was so enjoying the video I did not want it to end,

[@kaybusby7507]

The pumpkin pie looks really good. Thank you for sharing. God's blessings

[@pennycowher6328]

I look forward to Sunday videos and can’t wait to do the pumpkin seeds I did not know they was a natural dewormer ❤

[@jackicomber8534]

I always jump on your videos as soon as i see them...woot!

[@lenkakellerova4651]

I admire you. Thank you for sharing your ideas.