It's Time For Us To Move On | Building Our Home In The Mountains

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About Us:
We are a homeschool and homesteading family currently building on our new 20 acre homestead in North Idaho. We garden, seed save, raise rabbits, raise chickens, process our own meat, save our own seed, can, bake, and do just about everything that we can ourselves to achieve a self sufficient and debt free life for our family.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

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[@karenwoodward9659]

i cant wait to see your finished home build.

[@lorinaw3001]

So sorry one item I can't support - I live in a mobile home on a little lot with no real grass only artificial. But do try to support you and your sponsors - love ya more !!!

[@ArthurFDale]

Too cut down on the sheep snoring no

[@thistlemoon1]

Our backyard is/was overgrown terribly. We checked prices on DR products and decided nope, can’t do that.

[@nelliefarr1540]

the first thing my gran did when she moved into a new house or on the farm was plant a fig tree

[@earlyriser8998]

your sense of humor and ability to incorporate your sponsors is great.

[@curiousandcreativewithwand8515]

I agree!! They are one of the few who make an ad truly enjoyable. If the big advertising folks ever catch on ... lol

[@karilynn3535]

@@curiousandcreativewithwand8515 I concur. I can honestly say I have zero recollections of other sites ad promotions...for GSL, I can probably list many advertisements just out of my head. This husband & wife team are unbeatable, brilliant across the board AND humuorous....those little nuances crack me up.

[@Off-Grid]

They do a good job at it.

[@1badc3corvette97]

My dad told me the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is right now.

[@dougbrown9861]

When the small country church I was attending decided to build a new sanctuary, some of the members thought it might be too big a project for us to take on. You see, we wanted to build it ourselves. Our preacher got up in front of the congregation the next Sunday and asked if anyone knew how to eat an elephant. Nobody could offer an answer and after a few moments, Preacher Mike said, "You eat an elephant one bite at a time!" What you're doing and building is absolutely amazing and wonderful but at times I know it may seem as though you've bitten off more than you can chew. Just remember, you eat an elephant one bite at a time! God Bless!

[@carlossilveira7007]

Greetings from Brazil. Who plants trees, plants life. We will one day leave but they will remain for centuries providing fruit, shade and fresh air for future generations. congratulations.

[@shanna17lo]

Beautifully said Melissa! I agree 💯 Love seeing the kids participate. Brings them closer to their new home and nature! You are not only building your new home. But your training your children up on how they should grow. You and Jeremy are awesome parents. And the kids are so beautiful and sincere in their ways. I applaud you! Love ya'll 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, truly 💓

[@loreleikeller3695]

You need to list the info on music that you play in the videos. At times it really soothes the soul. They are fantastic choices.

[@lem9876]

Do you wake up every morning, look at your view and go wow! I love love love the mountains. I'm a four drive to Jasper Alberta Canada 🇨🇦 and four hour drive to Banff. The smell of mountain air, amazing. Winter or summer, amazing. When my husband passed, some of his ashes were lovingly placed at Mt Robson. One day I will get to be there with him. It was one of our favourite places to go. Your lambs look like they are smiling, adorable. Your house will get built!!

[@lindaschumacher6282]

Like how you keep the kids involved in everything and teaching them how to do what they will have to do when they are adults ❤️

[@marthaporter3864]

Wow! If y'all searched for a hundred years, you couldn't have ever found a more beautiful place for your homestead! Fabulous!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@erikarichardson]

I know I’ve stated this before, but it bears repeating. Your sense of humor and production value make you the only homesteading channel that I don’t feel like fast-forwarding through the promotional spots. Love y’all ❤️

[@Off-Grid]

So true

[@Friskee62]

Same here...

[@PaullaWells]

I swear I feel like I've been on this journey with you for all this time and it so fills my heart with joy to see the long talked about orchard go in. It was made even more beautiful that all of the kids pitched in too. The start of the beautiful Garden of Eden I've envisioned is already looking so magnificent. 🤗❤️

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you, can't wait to see it 5 years from now!

[@rosawilliams9145]

When I was watching Eli and Kirra using their hands to put soil in the wheelbarrow i had a thought. If you have empty bleach containers or other sturdy detergent containers cut them to use as hand shovels.

[@martin-jj9pe]

That is like trying to wake up my Italian mastiff selectively deaf when a gnat farts outside he is up a second

[@mikehiers2671]

I love to watch them work together. Melissa is undoubtedly the strongest thin person I've ever seen. Funny thing, Jeremy and Melissa lifted the wall by themselves and I saw Yankee workshop the other day and took four grown men to do the same. Must be something to that good clean living.

[@TDiem-vh9zv]

Absolutely agree!

[@jimfriday4909]

I love your garden/orchard space. And to watch the whole family working in it is enjoyable. Keep up the good work

[@erinbarrow4819]

Good evening guys happy Monday and i hope the Melissa had a wonderful belated mother's day yesterday looking forward to seeing every moment of this home till finish

[@markbeaver5010]

I love it when you gets the kids involved, it really becomes a family affair and the memories will be awesome!!

[@nancymcdowell9607]

Those smiling sheep are precious.

[@karilynn3535]

Neighbors heard me bust out in laughter "....is that my fabric scissors...?" Too funny and sooooo true!

[@TDiem-vh9zv]

Sooo true. My mum was a seamstress, you don't mess with fabric scissors! It dulls them. It's like a woman grabbing her mans razor to shave her legs. You don't mess with a man's razor. 😂

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

.. Agree ,,Too Funny, going to have to paint the trimmer pink and draw flowers on it ... Quite the saleswoman ..

[@karilynn3535]

@@TDiem-vh9zv Exactly!

[@dawnokeefe3599]

My kids once used my sewing scissors to sharpen pencils.

[@roychapman2778]

You have a way of making people pay attention to your commercials you have them down to a science

[@bonniewatson178]

Thank God you guys had already built your barn home before the prices went crazy, I’m glad you have a safe structure to live in, in case you run into material issues, my family is praying for you guys.

[@clonmn]

to avoid high prices, there is also a more sustainable way to build by limiting wood. Try to look for LSF, light steel and no studs, consider this choice for the mezzanine, there are advantages: low price, speed of construction with light structures, no termites, no circular saw, just a pair of scissors to cut the light steel.

[@RayTurley497]

Just a thought but are there areas in the barndominiom that can be disassembled and those components be repurposed for the new structure? It may require a bit of shuffling but it will be more efficient and cost effective.

[@clonmn]

@@RayTurley497 yes Ray, light steel and wood lumbers can both be disassembled and re-used if needed, and can also be used together in the same structure.

[@joseramos7476]

You guys make me smile, may God always shine upon all of you.

[@joanbrooks3276]

I'm loving the Garden hope it will be as beautiful as the one in Washington Love your family

[@mscharylee]

Let's all keep Mellissa and Jeremy in our prayers so they get their order early, and that it isn't cancelled.

[@trebblerunner9486]

Amen!

[@JerryGDawg56]

Definitely! 🙏🏼

[@shanna17lo]

I pray Jeremy and Melissa get blessed by the Lord! And get the order they have been waiting for so badly. So that they can continue to finish their build in God's beautiful country. Amen! 🙏❤😊

[@trebblerunner9486]

@@shanna17lo Amen!

[@mscharylee]

@@shanna17lo Thank you Shanna

[@jimmylucas9239]

Brung tears to my eyes at the end of this video about the meaning of y'alls orchard. Much love to all of you from the Lucas family from southern Indiana.

[@nancypaquet2403]

Watching your progress, despite the intentional nastiness that the powers that be are inflicting upon you (and all of us) really is encouragement that we need to see. Even out there in gorgeous, remote Idaho it affects your family just as it does in every other part of our nation. We simply have to pray, strengthen our resolve, and keep moving forward. Thank you for your biweekly dose of “American Grit!”

[@denhan5713]

Love seeing your kids working along side you and having fun!

[@grandpaworley3898]

The whole time, the whole time! Love that movie Mrs. Doubtfire. Recognized it immediately.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Did we just become best friends?!

[@grandpaworley3898]

@@GoodSimpleLiving yup! Another great one. Not so much for kids but adults. Absolutely...hahaha

[@ssmith5650]

that range in the background never stops amazing me !!!

[@imfloridano5448]

Yalls channel is better than TLC reality shows which are scripted. Keep it real folk

[@alanm3438]

How exciting to have the walls done and looking forward to the inside walls.😁😁😁 I still love the wrinkled up dog of yours. 😍😍😍The candy expression on your boy's face is priceless.😫😫😫 I am so glad the trusses are on order.👍👍👍 It will be quite the milestone to have the exterior done. The inside can be done when there is lumber available. Thanks ever so much for sharing your life with the world.!!!!!!!!!!😁😁😁 Especially ME!!!!!😀😀😀

[@danalistar3400]

We really enjoy watching your videos. Your choice of music, your skillful editing, and the subjects you choose to share show such a high level of respect for your viewers and we are well aware of that and are grateful for those efforts. We use to scuba dive all over the world and we would video every dive as well as top side so we know how much work it takes to produce even a 20 minute program. We follow quite a few people on KZbin and it accounts for the major share of our TV viewing. I am almost 70 and my wife is in her 50's and our viewing habits have shifted dramatically for the last 5 plus years. Your channel is easily in the top of the channels we watch because you do such a great job at thinking about entertaining your audience while getting your story out. Absolutely spot on with your work and may God continue to richly bless you and your family in all that you do.

[@WanderingWiley]

Love watching the interaction with the kids, you guys are awesome.

[@Quiltingbyfaith]

Loved Jeremy using the “Sewing scissors “ to trim grass. My kids never tried this, but they certainly knew no using sewing scissor#!!!!!

[@TheBronco67]

for us it was the hair clipper scissors, we all knew it would be instant death

[@sharronmiller451]

The kittens are so cute!! Love to see the progress y’all are making on the house!!

[@curly874]

Growing up in rural Idaho, we had horseshoe pits and a Badminton net and rackets. When you wear out the grass in one area, just move the net twenty feet. Also it is hard to get hurt playing badminton with very light rackets and a shuttlecock. And the game is great fun. You two could take on the young-uns. I bet they beat you within half a year.... lol

[@SandraCrockett]

I love the little skit you guys did about the DR trimmer ad. Well done!

[@maisonatrois]

You guys make such cute commercials - I normally just skip through with other KZbinrs' ads, but I really enjoy your creativity. Keep up the entertaining content!

[@amychisholm4962]

Neato, nice looking fruit trees 🌳. Excited for more. 😇🙏 Sending you belated Mothers day Melissa. 🤗😊😋🤓😎👋👊

[@loreleikeller3695]

My favorite people, have a great week!

[@alfredrondorf8717]

Your Dog is so Sweety,so cool!♥️👍🌎 hallo North Idaho! and where is the sweety cat? love you so much God bless you build your dream!

[@mlehman1991]

Love the sheep always smiling. Loving the build you guys are killing it.

[@reneebrown2968]

Today you planted hope for the future. To me that is what planting fruit trees is about. Planting a fruit tree today that you probably won't get fruit off of for a couple years but betting that it will feed you and your family decades into the future. Today to me is the start of your homesteading future. Congrats

[@zainablatif7592]

I really enjoy your vlogs. You guys really are hardworkers. I can't believe you did this with only 2 people. Proud of you Sir & Mam. Peace from Holland

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Oh man that look on your face when that 2x6 fell 😂 😂 😂. Keep on trucking both of you.

[@cheriesharp234]

Lovely thought of taking your children and then your Grandchildren to pick fruit from the orchard you have just planted xxx

[@shaunroberts9361]

You 2 love 💕 🐦 birds are kickin ass on this build. Holy crap... It is so cool to watch the house being built by 2 love 💕 🐦 birds.

[@donsmith3737]

I don't want to be telling stories out of school but when you said, "ram snot" that was the first time I'd heard those words all day.

[@Sherri419393]

Haha, we use to raise sheep, and I miss the ram snot !!!

[@georgetucker336]

Lot have been accomplished since my last visit. Crazy that construction wood is so expensive.

[@josannefromin7750]

You are all so beautiful again and again, the children are so much fun to watch in there lives and candies and everything that happens. We are going to retire in 32 days.........wow................our lives will be like your life, just doing everything that happened will happen again and we live for them, the greatest of the outmost doing is happening............I will be a gardener smaller and still do this smaller. I do Love you guys...............

[@dianefanning9646]

Asian pears and Rainier cherries...great choices! As usual great ad....I can see some company picking you up for TV spots.😊 One more thing...it takes a real woman to say 'ram snot' with a smile on her face...especially when she is covered with it. Rock on😁

[@jordanvargovich]

Seriously is one of my favorite KZbin shows .all the hard work is paying off and I'm so jealous off grid is so appealing anymore

[@terrydycus2656]

How can you love a family so much you’ve never met? 🥰 Praying your lumber order does not get canceled 🙏 Lots of love from central Arkansas ❤️

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Another video from y’all and enjoyed from beginning to the ending!....liked getting caught up on the chickens too....God please continue to bless this family abundantly and keep them safe and healthy!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤

[@mariariveria1498]

Beautiful place you guys have beautiful children ❤️♥️🙏🏻

[@kimberlyschiele1117]

Lol. melissa. You are killin me with that dog! 😂

[@gilliansmith3339]

I always look forward to watching your beautiful family 🥰🙏🏾 🇬🇧

[@SilverGoth]

I loved your commercial for the electric trimmer! Hilarious! It made me want to buy one and I don’t even have a lawn!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

😆

[@elizabethmosca1172]

It is coming together beautifully just like your beautiful family coming together to build the homestead and a magnificent future!

[@kellyfarrell8180]

Praying All your materials come sooner but everything is looking good as usual

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thabk you Kelly!

[@loveanimalstheyaredelicious]

I'm somehow touched when seeing Kaimani riding the lawn mower. This mancub is growing fast!

[@redporschekilla]

Guys, ye “commercials” are amazing it makes fun to watch them. I’ve a 24” walk behind brush mower from DR Power, that fella has cleared 4 acres of blackberry bushes…. Great tool

[@brett76544]

30 years ago I put up a fence in a field. planted 16 apple trees, then went to basic training. The fence has long been torn down and reused. The one tree in the center of the field is like a magnet for deer in the fall, right in front of the cabin. The moles killed the rest or was it the moisture. 10 years ago I planted 8 trees on another property and all 8 are going strong and producing apples. Then the next year I planted 8 pear trees and all of them are going well. Then blue berry bushes. The funny thing, there was an old apple and pear orchard on the property that I had to cut the regular trees down to open back up. The normal deep in the woods in NE PA where an old farm stead use to be. I think the last time someone lived there it was in the 1930's.

[@Jeff-vt8kn]

All the children have their cowboy boots how adorable.

[@Off-Grid]

Something we need to invest in as well....those things are expensive!

[@tow-theoutdoorworld5829]

You are amazing, I really love to watch this tipe of videos

[@808blackcat]

Holy cow! Ranier cherries are the best!

[@angiekhaines9692]

Your house is going to be so beautiful

[@olgaolga8991]

I like the DR commercial built in :)

[@savedbygrace777]

Beautiful narrating Melissa! 🤗💕

[@donnakytle6595]

Thanks for beautiful scenery.Thanks for those sweet helpful children.Your awesome builders.

[@glimmermomma4373]

2 more walls and a orchard, build those dreams!!!

[@deerespetes8849]

That high energy dog cracks me up . you guys r an amazing family . U r going to have such a wonderful home there in a beautiful place

[@monicalucius6993]

Blessings...praying you both get what you need to complete your dream home bf the end of 2021. God is able take care be safe and enjoy your journey...

[@mollyspencer1360]

Here’s a craft idea for you while you wait for house supplies. Manny will love you for it! Get 1 old used railroad tie and mount like post into ground, support with concrete. Get 4 stiff broom heads with short bristles. Mount broom heads to sides of railroad tie with long, heavy duty screws or bolts. And there you have it! Sheep scratching post! I love watching your progress and good attitude when having to make progress in a different direction as you’re thwarted by supply issues. 💚

[@lejkamika6162]

How cool! Thank for the polish treats, said a dedicated Polish viewer! You all are amazing 🥰

[@williamaustin6183]

Pretty lambs they are cute.

[@agnesibarra5587]

Hi from the Philippines, its exactly 6:39 am here, i need good vibes to start my day. Watching you makes my day light/cool!

[@rgrocafort]

Agnes Ibarra,kumusta po be safe🇺🇸

[@agnesibarra5587]

Mabuti naman.Mabuhay!ingat ka rin.🤗

[@sherry2836]

The background shots while you're working are such amazing scenery. And you get to live there! The kittens are adorable and momma cat is a beauty. Two little boy oranges so cute!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

One of the oranges is a female.

[@sherry2836]

@@GoodSimpleLiving How sweet! I've always heard that orange tabby's are most likely male. You have a rare little girl!

[@phyrewillow6463]

Ooh, I love the idea of having the garden and orchard together

[@marciaolson4878]

Can’t wait to see your place in 5-10 years, hope you’ll do a follow up video some time! Great video guys! Thanks for letting us follow along!

[@metal4life]

Because of yous Monday is my favorite day of the week, I look forward to seeing these videos every week.

[@karlfair]

Metal roofing could be a novel form of sheathing, until the Zip shows up. Just have to add cross bracing to the walls. Have a great week.

[@braddahangel]

Aloha ohana 💙🤙🏽from da BIG ISLE!!

[@edmo43]

Thanks Guys for updating the project. I visualize that idyllic landscape that you have in front of those beautiful mountains and it is epic. In Winter it will be a monumental dream postcard.💖

[@stevengabry8878]

I'm Loving your story and excited to watch your build . Always waiting for your next vid to come out :) Praying for a happy and safe adventure on your new Homestead.

[@johnlynn4945]

I love watching the kids help. Great family moments and memories

[@lindascott2107]

Love your family working together. Love your orchard love when they flower

[@0Hillbilly]

Really enjoyed this one. The progress of the homestead is great. Keep moving forward, God Bless.

[@MrClivelupo]

In Germany is a running joke in the barracks if someone showed up with misbehavior he will spend his weekend with cutting grass with the scissor.

[@Off-Grid]

Lol, we had that one in the Army as well.

[@georgevangordon9728]

It’s great is what it is ... I enjoy this channel so much it’s light hearted and serious at the same time.. a perfect combination for a you tube channel... oh and yes the 2x6 model 👍👍👍 nothing sexier the pine boards 😂😂😂 and thanks for the rabbit advice !!

[@BrianDuvall]

Yep. My battery-powered string trimmer is my new favorite lawn and garden tool. It's not as nice as the one you have but it gets the job done. Loved the fire pit scene at the end. S'mores! Yay!

[@Mounty621]

What an ending monologue, Melissa! You always get me right in the feels as we are living your same dream of building for our future generations.

[@joancorbett9625]

I don't know anything about building but yous are doing an amazing job , yous are such a hard working couple and lovely family love from Scotland ❤

[@rossanadiaz9079]

HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VIDEOS! YOU HAVE A VERY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY FROM AN AZ FAN !!!BLESSINGS SENT WITH LOVE TO THE FAMILY!

[@kathybergman4409]

OMG those mountains in the background, totally the main reason I keep coming back to see your videos

[@hughjarse2909]

Good evening from Scotland everybody 11pm here ,have a great day 😎🐑🐔

[@homeandgardendiaries6384]

Hello from north east England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@lyndae.2055]

Good evening it was nice to have meet you...From south Florida

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

Hello from New Mexico! Hope y'all had a great day!! And a better, blessed week! 🤗🤗🙏🙏🌸🌸

[@TDiem-vh9zv]

Hello from the home of the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland,Oh) Originally from the London UK area. It's 2am, I'm a night owl. Have a lovely week everyone!

[@martinalehmann9675]

Guten Abend aus Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland um 19 pm. Ich hoffe alle sind und bleiben gesund.

[@coffeethecattv3061]

I really like that narration at every ending of your videos... Oh I love you guys ☺️☺️🇵🇭♥️❤️

[@elainecollins2291]

Such a lovely family. I come home at night from work hoping for you to have posted another video. You do such an amazing job on making these videos. Very professional and super entertaining. You have no idea how much your videos brighten my day. Your telling your story in such a way that it makes me feel like family. Keep posting, you have a big fan!

[@bevnelson3678]

Awesome to see you all working together with the fruit trees. Keep up the good work.