LARGE FAMILY Meals - What We Eat When LIFE FALLS APART!

Oh, you guys, I had such a lovely menu picked out for this week, but everything fell apart and nothing went as planned!!! This is what our large family of 9 ate in a week when Momma was hurting and then some children left the home! Some meals were nice and others were just quick and thrown together last minute. There are also low-carb/diabetic friendly meals that help keep my blood sugar in check.
What We Eat in a Week! (June 2023)
• LARGE FAMILY Meals - W...
Homemade Bread from Freshly Ground Wheat and Spelt
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Sarah Making Redbud Jelly
• Sarah Cans Redbud Jelly
Sarah Making Pumpkin Raisin Muffins
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Our family:
Shawn (October 1st)
Janice (June 12th)
Samuel - 18 (Marth 9th)
Sarah - 16 (December 1st)
Andrew - 14 (November 24th)
David - 12 (June 1st)
Anna - 10 (July 11th)
Abigail - 8 (May 30th)
Rebekah - 2 (January 1st)

[@floralbouquets]

I don't know why anyone would comment on Sarah making supper. What better way to learn life skills than cooking in your mama's kitchen. Sarah has more cooking, baking, and canning skills than 90% of girls her age. And the most important thing is she LOVES it!!! 💜💚💜

[@Jessie_Hope]

Because these children are being raised right and people can’t stand that and they’re jealous!!!

[@floralbouquets]

@@Jessie_Hope so true...and the boys take part in the cooking also and I think that's great. These kids are amazing.

[@JeannePorter]

I think it's because they refuse to see Jesus' death for our sins as love. I'm afraid most don't know the TRUE meaning of LOVE because they are too worldly 🙏🏼🙏🏼💞

[@msmary126]

SARAH IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I HOPE MY DAUGHTERS GROW UP TO BE TEENAGERS LIKE HER!!! ❤ from Maine

[@jillnicholson7430]

Sarah is the loveliest young lady and an inspiration to other young women her age . We need more young women like Sarah.

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

If a child loves music, parents are praised for encouraging them. If a child loves writing , same thing. If they love sports same thing. Sarah absolutely loves loves loves cooking , baking, gardening and seeing. Her wonderful parents encourage her. I sing praises to Sarah and her folks. God bless.

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

I meant to type “sewing”. Not seeing. LOL

[@christylanham8233]

If more children were raised this way we wouldn’t have so many entitled adults. I wish I had raised my kids more like this. Your family just blessed my heart and makes me wish there were more families like yours around. Many blessings. And Sarah. You go girl. Anybody can see how much joy and pleasure you get out of cooking and gardening and sewing. You amaze me. I didn’t learn to sew till I was almost 50.

[@ggcruise]

I so agree. These children are learning and using all the useful "lost" skills of which most kids today have absolutely no knowledge. How sad. And although it makes their lives somewhat less "easy" ... it certainly appears that it brings them much satisfaction, joy, self-confidence, flexibility, ... I could go on and on. Just love this family.

[@sarawells9303]

Are you on insulin? If so message which type, my insurance sent the wrong brand and idk anyone who uses this brand.

[@barbarabrantley4779]

You’re absolutely right!!! I wish that more people still did this. The family unit would go back to being just that. A true family unit. I praise this woman and her teaching her children to not be entitled.

[@googleuser7999]

I agree. We need to get back to this in our country

[@caitlinfabian3557]

As a mom to several adult children.......we believed in raising our kids the way my mom and dad did.....tons of care love patience compassion understanding......manner and respect....and our now adult children are blessings from God....they are so well grounded....and loving.....most important is we always tell them how much we love them over and over and over and we built a million memories.....we were never a fan of home schooling again a personal choice....growing up going to public school a million memories and friendships I just think we need children to enjoy growing up and having friendships mine are now more then 50 years plus......social skills are so important but again our beliefs.....and yes agreed there are plenty of entitled kids and that's a shame......if you invest the time and effort and realize your a mommy and daddy forever perhaps our world would be a better loving place peace

[@alicewaltz541]

These children are getting a wonderful upbringing, respect,working ethics,getting along,helping people,not on a phone or computer all day! Very nice respectful family!

[@suzanneford1571]

I love how Sarah said” some people need to keep their mouths shut”” it cracked me up

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

She got a little riled up there! :)

[@ohmeowzer1]

Love her good job Sarah

[@Plateaupressure]

Yes, Sarah got a little zesty there! Tell ‘em, Sarah!! ❤

[@christylanham8233]

Yes! I got tickled at her too

[@cherigoodwin5846]

@@ozarkfamilyhomestead She's a little protective of her Mama as well she should be. Some people are so stupid and think that a child is abused if they're not sitting in their bedroom watching the screen on their phone. I had a lady tell me one time that she felt sorry for me, all the work I had to do at home and in the garden. Funny thing was I CHOSE to do the weeding I was doing in the garden! Lol Nobody asked me to. I simply told her I enjoyed doing the work I did, while my parents were at work themselves, and I planned to raise my kids exactly the same way! That pretty much shut her down.

[@juliadaniels5396]

I came back to add that if anyone is commenting negatively on Sarah helping around the house, perhaps they've forgotten that without those valuable life skills they will grow up to eat poorly and order out and not know how to run a household. I wish more families taught their children these valuable skills instead of just letting them play on computers all day... keep your head up! Sarah-you'll be a fabulous grown up!! oxo

[@caseyscarrotpatch]

I think Sarah is a wonderful daughter. ❤

[@Pandaiee]

I dont know why so many people talk bad about big families

[@rachellerice1991]

Sarah is learning to be independent, she is learning all the skills she needs for when she goes out on her own.. Such a wonderful family!

[@sharondore2792]

The joy of a big family! Everyone chips in and no one worries about who does more. It’s refreshing to see a farm family working together day by day making everyday count

[@shannonsullivan6249]

Do you do kale greens or turnip greens and season it with Turkey leg?

[@maryhalterman4553]

​well that sounds delicious.

[@lynnmccullough7568]

I am sorry people are so negative about Sarah cooking. I am proud of her. I am 57 years old and my mama taught me to start helping at 5 years old. Keep up the good work

[@j87waldo]

So did my mom and now I feel like a cruel person if I even threaten them to help ... They will fold and put away laundry...

[@marilyn6556]

Sarah is a sweetheart, as are all of your kids! I think that Sarah cooking is just awesome. Everything she makes looks delicious!!!

[@donnapearson4304]

You can tell your daughter loves to help cook !! Not many young people know how to cook 😊 great job Sarah !!

[@annaadams1847]

I always helped my mom interact kitchen.

[@angelina93772]

I think some people dont realize what actual natural bone broth is supposed to look like. People tend to just buy processed foods from the store. It's so refreshing to see a different way of living, where all meals are cooked at home, instead of fast food.

[@sylviatorba6132]

I started cooking at 12, my parents both worked and that was my job! I never felt it was a punishment, infact the more I learned the more I loved it . Today I am 68 and still love baking and cooking, feeding other's is one of life's greatest pleasures. It is quite evident Sarah enjoys her cooking skills and looks like she too loves what she is doing! People need to realize this is how families work.....we Work together! 😊❤

[@bethcatt4044]

I was making my own breakfast at 8 years old and by 11 years old I made Sunday dinner 🍗🍽☕️🍞🌽🥔

[@teresaholland4790]

My sister and I were responsible for the family dinner from scratch when my mom went to work we are both great cooks ❤

[@tiffanystevenson9237]

I started cooking when I was 10. I enjoyed being in the kitchen. My brothers played sports, and I picked up cooking as a hobby.

[@esthergraham1353]

I also began cooking early. It was so wonderful cooking with my mom. I have loved it more as time passed. I still enjoy making new foods.

[@ItzMzJulez2U]

Proud of you Sarah for addressing the trolls & naysayers! Oh, and calling it ‘Daisy Butter!’ 🐮🧈😉 Janice, this was fun. Thank you for all you do to welcome us into your home. Such a blessed family.❤️

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Sarah's says she's had her fill of the mean comments!! 😉 We always appreciate you being here and your support of our family! 💕

[@margarettickle9659]

Me too. Go Sarah. The naysayer's kids are those that know nothing and fight the rest of their lives with life skills. They have to go to therapists and blame their mothers for not teaching them anything. They complain when they do anything. Every chore or job is too hard for them to do.

[@ItzMzJulez2U]

@@ozarkfamilyhomestead Thatta girl Sarah! So glad y’all don’t let mean comments bother you. So ridiculous.🤦🏻‍♀️ ❤️

[@suitelady1749]

I loved Sarah's "solo". I think that she could do a whole video alone. It would be fun to see her do a farm tour and we could see the animals.

[@karamurphy4800]

Sarah is truly precious and such an amazing role model for the little girls. I love her voice and camera narration!! You go girl, such a big help for your momma!

[@JeannePorter]

Sarah is going to be an AMAZING Momma and wife!!! She's already an AMAZING young woman! A homestead Princess she is❤!! Janice, you and Shawn have done an incredible job teaching your children life skills! THANK YOU! Janice, I am lifting you up in my prayers for God's gracious and merciful healing power as well as tremendous blessing! Ladies, NO WEAPON formed against you shall prosper! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 HALLELUJAH! Thank you for this AWESOME video! 💞🙏🏼💞

[@bettymaryanders5211]

Girls boys need to help

[@bettymaryanders5211]

Only cook once very two days to muçh cooking

[@bettymaryanders5211]

Let kids give u food sit down

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you, Jeanne!! I appreciate your kind words and I especially appreciate your prayers! 💕

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

@@Noname-cn4ly Oh, she has big plans and they do include college!

[@sandywhitten8667]

I think you all are absolutely beautiful... Your children are such sweet kids, and it's wonderful to see a family work together in today's society . Very respectful ❤❤❤

[@BrendaJBarNett]

And this is the entire point of having a pantry stock up, even if it's small. Meals can be made and hungry bellies filled when emergencies arise. Love this family ❤

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thanks for the comment, Brenda! Yes, my stocked pantry is my version of Fast Food. Those cans of ravioli aren't something that we eat on a regular basis, but I sure was thankful to have them available! 😉

[@juliadaniels5396]

OH!!! Don't forget those negative Nillies actually help your channel come up higher in the algorithms here! So ignore what they say and just thank God that they took the time to watch and comment! lol I feel crazy commenting three times on a video, I've never done that, but I feel like Y'all deserve all the good things! xoxo

[@lindagiammarco2687]

Sara is amazing and a joy to watch. How anyone could have anything but loads of compliments for her and all your amazing children I cannot imagine. That cake she made looks scrumptious. I'm sorry you had a rough health problem. Hope you are doing much better.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

I'm finally doing better, Linda! Thank you so much for the sweet comment! :)

[@michelecreamer4764]

Sarah did awesome!!! I would not have known she had a stutter had she not said so. She is a blessing and a natural!

[@margarettickle9659]

Stutter? What Stutter?

[@janicecafarelli3536]

Love that the children pitch in and help when mom's busy or not feeling well. Great job Sarah. Don't apologize for anything you are doing a great job.

[@judibrommer7569]

Amen

[@katherinerustad4608]

Sarah it's nice to see you taking pride in helping your mama and cooking something you obvious enjoyed you go girl

[@dianabooth2674]

I'm from the UK and I think your channel is wonderful. I cannot get enough of it. We could all take a lesson from using leftovers, and seasonal food. Why the heck do families go to MacDonalds and Fish & Chips shops (a UK speciality fast food restaurant where fish is fried in batter and chip- fat ones!, are deep fried. I just love the way you live. It so reminds me of the way my Grandma cooked, not wasting anything, and involving everyone in the household. In today's world we need to get back to basics and stop waste. I just love your channel, Janice. x

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you, Diana! Your kind words really are a blessing to me! 💕

[@GeneRachel33]

If your family is functioning in Love ,you are all so Blessed and peoples rude comments is cuz they are jealous! You are one of the FEW Families who work together and that's what the world needs. When you all added that cheese to your Lasagna soup,that looked very good. Im Diabetic too ,but enjoy watching .....keep em coming..❤

[@margarettickle9659]

Some people are just jealous of an organized family who cooperate.

[@lynnlaw7770]

This is the first time I've seen your channel. What an absolute treat. A beautiful, wholesome family with children with fabulous manners. It was so good to see everyone stepping up to get the family fed while you were unable. All your children are a credit to you, particularly Sarah. What a wonderful young woman she is. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@ninarn2399]

I think that it is awesome that the kids help so much, they’re good kids, you and Shawn are doing a great job! That’s what is wrong with the world today is that people don’t teach their children to be self sufficient. Keep up the great work! Nina from New Mexico

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

When you said there wasnt supper because of your back, the first thing i thought was Sarah can do it!!! She's learning to be a great cook and such a blessing to the rest of the family. And i love seeing the boys doing their chores outside as well.

[@dianerajkowski1291]

You go Sarah I would be so proud to have you as a daughter. Momma you are raising your kids so right!!!!

[@momsaccount7418]

We have 9 children including our 5 year old twins. I’m always grateful to my mother that she took me shopping , and taught me how to cook from scratch, where would I be without that training?

[@bethcatt4044]

My mother did the samething with me thanks mom and that GOD

[@susiestr6264]

I would really love Sarah's lasagne soup recipe. You all make some awesome meals. 😋

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Yeah, I definitely need to make a video on that lasagna soup. It's soooo very good! Please know we all appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! 💕

[@katskills5560]

Sarah, you did a great job filming and commentating. It’s wonderful how you help your moma! Don’t worry about miss filming breakfast and lunch. Everyone should know what cornflakes are! So proud of you.

[@traceyjennings4361]

As a mother of 3 boys and 1 daughter, I taught them all to cook by age 12 and they pitched in and now as adults. Important Life skills! You are doing a great job!

[@grammysue7355]

Y’all are an amazing family! I think it’s important that we teach children new age appropriate skills helping them become self sufficient. 💜✝️💜

[@saras4181]

Can't imagine negative remarks, these kids are learning life lessons so they will be prepared. They appear to be really good kids that anyone would be proud of.

[@kathydejesus4813]

Some people can be so cruel with their words to others. I just adore your family. Sarah your so wonderful helping out with cooking and baking different things. Sending prayers for a continued recovery for your back.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you, Kathy! I sure do appreciate those prayers! 💕

[@sherrydrais9596]

Awwww Sarah , you are amazing, you don't need to apologize for anything. You are such a sweetie. Hope you mama is feeling better.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you, Sherry! I am, thankfully, doing much better now! :)

[@margarettickle9659]

Sarah told them the way it is, will be and buzz off in a couple of sentences. I stepped back myself even though I has nothing to do with their comments. You are the bomb Sarah.

[@jerriedenham2320]

It is refreshing to watch down to earth well raised close family. Keep them coming.

[@DebbiePotter-xh7kv]

I learned to bake as a teen with my aunt. And I made many suppers when my mother was working second shift. Imagine thinking that’s abuse, that’s so ludicrous it’s almost funny. What a lively family and a good mom.

[@judyjenna-pilot553]

I think it's great that y'all teach the boys to cook and clean as well as the girl.

[@lindaf4803]

Sarah is such an accomplished young lady! She makes some amazing looking food. Take care and I hope you are feeling better.

[@salvease]

Greetings from a subscriber in a small apartment in Los Angeles! I always enjoy your videos. Abigail's smiling eyes are adorable. What a lovely family you're raising. Everyone doing their part. There is SUCH a difference in homeschooled children. We homeschooled our two for five years. We loved it. Homeschooled children are for the most part, mature yet innocent, secure in their family and not jaded when it comes to the everyday matters of life. Absolutely wonderful. You and your husband should be very proud of your wholesome family.

[@suzannevenkataraman2045]

I love all the healthy meals you make! I also love that your family eats together. Having children participate with daily family life (cooking & chores) is what makes a family. I am glad to see your family does that! Too many families do not include their children in daily tasks and that is a big mistake. Life skills are just as important as all other subjects!

[@margarettickle9659]

I agree. How can children appreciate what their parents do for them if everything is done for them. They have nothing to compare it too.

[@jeffnlisa]

I happen to LOVE your sweet family!! Your children are so adorable & I love Sarah being protective of her Mama!

[@emilrhodes2761]

I thoroughly enjoy your “what we eat in a week” videos! Love seeing the kids. They look so happy and you make such healthy wholesome dishes. I bet they’re never sick. Don’t worry about what naysayers have to say. Hope you feel better

[@jill7327]

What a wonderful young lady Sarah is!!! I taught my daughter and son to cook and they both enjoyed making meals for our family. Now they are out on their own and have the skills to make any recipe (and make their own up as well!) they choose. Good work mama!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@user-sy2tt1zq4w]

Sarah is just the sweetest! I thoroughly enjoyed her solo part! Family is the heart of life

[@margarettickle9659]

This is the family I've always dreamed of.

[@juliadaniels5396]

I just adore you all. I really hope that the people who have subscribed to the channel understand that pressing that thumbs up button REALLY helps the Ozark family channel. It's easy to forget with all the big channels to take a second to press"like" and "subscribe". There's no one who deserves it more than y'all. I wish continued success to you. xoxo

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you so very, very much, Julia!!! It does help our channel out and I appreciate your support! 💕

[@nancyfarkas3592]

Watching ads helps too

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

@@nancyfarkas3592 Oh yes, Nancy, that's the biggest way our family can earn money through our KZbin channel! 💕. Thanks for mentioning that!

[@doodles3075]

Just a quick hello. Have just found your channel and subscribed. I'm going to be binge watching all your videos tonight. Can I just say what a lovely, polite family you have. Its lovely that they are all joining in with the cooking, brilliant life skill. I can't believe that every single meal you have put on the table is so yummy and wholesome. I would love to live the way you do. Have only got a few tomatoe plants, 1 cucumber plant( the slugs got the rest,) and my adorable chickens) Sending love from the UK

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

@@doodles3075 Hi, so glad to have you here! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a kind comment. Your sweet words made me smile! 😃

[@judypeters5744]

Sarah is a wonderful young lady, you have to be so proud of her. All of you children are so well behaved and very delightful.

[@deborahbloem1325]

What a cosy looking family breakfasts, lunches and dinners, what a lovely family!

[@momo43momo66]

I love love your daughters and their personalities, your oldest is a sweetheart, my little pumpkin on the end, her voice and smile and baby girl, she's sunshine like a sunflower, your boys are awesome, and you are a wonderful Mama and I am sure Papa is awesome also. Be blessed.❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephaniefairchild82]

Sarah good for you. My 16 year old cooks a whole meal for the family, she has done this regularly since she was 14, she still learning but it’s a great skill to have.

[@carolyagou8874]

What a lovely daughter !! ❤

[@anitasilvey1544]

You have such well behaved children, and you seem to have so much patience. I always look forward to your videos. Your food always looks delicious.

[@shelbycorey6785]

I do t see why anyone would make bad comments about Sarah cooking supper. She seems to love cooking and it is a good skill for her to have. I taught my kids to cook and now my grandkids. I see nothing wrong in how you are raising your children. More parents need to teach their kids life skills.

[@juliecapone7]

I had a horrible childhood. I would have been in heaven with Parents family like you have. Your such a Blessing

[@1skylights]

I so enjoy watching your what you make & eat in a week videos. Love all the different varieties of meals. Seeing momma, Janice, Sarah and Andrew each helping with different ones. You and Shawn are so laid back and relaxed. Listening to both is so relaxing & reassuring to all the children. Would enjoy seeing a video of Sarah making blackberry jam and how Janice makes her lamb dinner. I was sorry to see momma, Janice having such a difficult time. Hope you are feeling so much better. Nice to see how the children all pitch in. Seeing Rebekah always excited and ready to eat with her little dinner plate. (Denise in Massachusetts)

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

@1skylights Thank you for the sweet comment, Denise! I'll add the blackberry jam and the lamb dinner to my list of ideas. I always enjoy it when viewers have video suggestions as it's a big help to me! 💕

[@donadavis1178]

I just love yall, your raising your kids right❤. They should kick in whenever you are not able. This teaches them great life skills❤ keep up the great work

[@pamelahunt2324]

YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL FAMILY, EVERYONE HELPING ALL FAMILY,S SHOULD BE THIS WAY ❤

[@carlamortenson5604]

I have enjoyed seeing all the improvements to the farm that have happened since Cole graduated college. Happy for you all. Been watching for years now and never get tired of it all. Keep up all the time consuming work with the videos. Can't tell you enough how I enjoy them all Thank you from the bottom and top of my heart.

[@sandrarhea2328]

You all do such a beautiful job with meals. Our son & daughter in-law have 7 children as well. They all have chores & help with meal prep & clean up. They’ve learned so much. They are 5yrs. to 12. God bless you & your lovely family!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Oooh, they had theirs much closer together than our seven! :)

[@theresamascorro2724]

Janice, you are doing such a wonder job with the children they are just precious Sarah is a lovely young lady learning how to run a household and cook. She did a beautiful job on her part of the video and you can just hear the joy in her voice talking about “our vegetables” and mama the love just oozes from her when she talks about you.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Oh Theresa, please know that your comment totally made me smile! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@margarettickle9659]

Sara sure didn't stutter when she told those people off. Bravo!!!

[@loratommy8670]

What a big helper, what a blessing Sarah is. I’m sure she just wants to learn, and be a blessing to her mama and family. I have four littles and look forward to when they want to be a helper.

[@melissalee1531]

I am so glad you are doing better !!!! How dare you teach your children to be able to care for themselves!!!! Oh how dare you have a loving family that has been taught to work together and help one another!!!! 🤦‍♀️My goodness some people!!! I find myself shaking my head frequently nowadays and praying for a lot of strangers!!!!! God bless !!!! ❤

[@dianeambrose683]

Glad that I missed negative comments here. Mean spirited people are desperately unhappy people. Never allow them into your head. Sarah, you are a joy to watch as are all of your family. As for the nasty folks, get some kind of life that teaches you to love yourselves and others. You live by your choices.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

We try to block the folks that come here being rude. I don't mind answering questions or acknowledging when someone points out a way different from ours, but some just come here with nefarious intentions. I'd say a good 99% of our comments are encouraging and kind though! :)

[@christylanham8233]

I always comment about Sarah but I wanted to say all your kids are just amazing. Watching Andrew cook and help out also, he is so sweet.

[@stmargaretscatholicchurch5604]

Hello. My name is Sheri. This is my work computer. I had to tell you, it warms my heart every time I see your dining room table. Those chairs with the flowers on the back are almost identical with my parents dining room set. Many wonderful memories around that table. I love your videos. We need more pure videos on KZbin. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@FosterChicken]

Sarah! You are a Godsend to your mother! Never apologize for being the beautiful person you are!

[@ginavonk7799]

Way to go Sarah! Praying that your Mama feels well soon. ❤

[@Mrsran87]

Awww,Sarah is an awesome mini momma and definitely a future KZbinr...her face just lit up showing us the dishes she made!! I sure wish that I would have helped my sweet momma more in the kitchen back in the day. Thank you guys for sharing your meals with us,it's so exciting to see what others eat and to get new ideas of what to cook for our families!! Have a beautiful week!~Lisa from Virginia♥

[@vivianasong7271]

I was thinking about Sarah the other day and this is a great way for her to find what she likes to do. Her passion. I got a thought that one day she is going to have her own restaurant and she could name it "Momma's Joy." And the kids could work there if they want and run the place.

[@vikkibyington3066]

💜I feel like my comments are redundant but I don’t know enough words to express how much peace and serenity I find from watching your family’s videos. First of all, I pray your back is doing better! I have suffered from spinal injuries since the early 90’s & I have Rheumatoid Arthritis so I’m well acquainted with back pain. I’m not familiar with your reference to your adrenal glands. I’ve been in steroids for my aRA sincev’97 so my adrenal glands are non functional. I’m curious about the strictness of your diabetic diet. When I was diagnosed with Type 2 s round 2013, I kept a notebook with the number of carbs I ate per meal per day. I needed to lose weight anyway so I took the amount of carbs I was allowed per meal and aimed for 40 carbs each meal. If I needed a snack it was a 20 carb something. The weight began to fall off me and I ended up losing 50 lbs in a couple of months. My A1C stayed in the 5.7 ish range. I was just wondering if you were told by your dr to eat only the smallest amt of carbs. Please know I am not questioning you or being judgmental, just truly curious. Diabetes is such a serious disease. I must confess I don’t take as good a care of myself now. Have so many health issues going on….low salt/salt free diet, low fat diet, I have to work at keeping my potassium up to normal. It is a real challenge. One more question, I’d like to hear about the probiotic water you and Sarah drink. How is it made and do you both have digestive problems? Since I’ve talked so long again, I will wait til next time to tell you how wonderful all of you are and how special your children are. I can’t tell Anna and Abagail apart. Help??? Take care of that back!! Love to you all, Vikki from Tennessee. 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@helenmorgan4003]

We all have weeks when things don't go as planned but I've always found the through together meals end up better than expected and quite yummy.😋💞

[@larrybevirt2962]

Being a diabetic myself, I know how it is-food for others and a different menu for me. We do what we gotta do! Love your channel. Cathy

[@verad3213]

I love Rebecca ,so cute. Sweet kids for sure.

[@Mystical_Goddess]

Crazy that anyone would have an issue with Sarah cooking, That's what families do, when one person is down the others step up, Besides I was cooking and doing ALL the dishes by age 11.

[@stacyjothompson2776]

Way to go Sarah and also Andrew for helping! My kids (7 all adults now) all would help with chores and dinner. My youngest daughter (now 24) was canning on her own at 16 and laying flooring by 17. Kids with skills turn into adults with skills! Feel better mama!!!

[@bethcatt4044]

AMEN for that thank GOD AMEN 🙏

[@candlegirl1973]

Sarah is going to be a great wife and mama some day. Your kids are so well behaved. Prayers for your back. I love how the kids jump in and help out when your down. And Sarah, don't worry about your stutter.....you are amazing!!!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Thank you so much for being an encourager!! Our whole family appreciates your kind words and I especially appreciate those prayers! 💕

[@user-ic5yb8pi2r]

My mom would tell me what to make, how to season it when it wasn't something simple as early as 12 years old when she didn't feel like cooking or was sick. There is nothing wrong with kids helping out in the kitchen.

[@chloedubois8740]

I love watching your family. I’m single with no kids but feel like I’m a guest when watching your videos, and loved how Sarah stepped in while you were feeling bad.

[@mamat5922]

America needs more families like this the morals and values will last lifetime ❤😊

[@melissagahn]

Thank you for another great video. Sarah is such a joy to watch, she reminds me of my older sister and how she took care of my younger sister and me after our mother passed. Don't worry about mean-spirited people Sarah ( I see you don't), they aren't worth your mind, attention, or feelings. All of your food looks incredible.

[@MsSam66ok]

I’m only half way through the video but I just want to pause and tell you how wonderful and loving your beautiful family is. You guys make my day when I see a video posted. And I’m getting some great meal ideas from you. I know you are so proud of your children. You and your husband have instilled such great skills of life with them. Thank you for sharing your family and life with us.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Aww, thank you so very much for taking the time to leave a kind comment! The fact that you felt compelled to pause in the middle of the video and comment those sweet words makes me smile. 💕

[@user-oh2bh5ts9g]

I think it’s wonderful your daughter helps with the cooking. More kids these days should help out around the house. ❤😊

[@reneemorlan1855]

Don’t mess with someone’s momma 😂 fighting words !! You tell ‘em Sarah 😂❤

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Sarah is such a sweet girl, but....she can be a fighter if she feels it's necessary! :)

[@stephaniethomascik3714]

How adorable is Sarah?? ❤ this one

[@thehomespunwife]

I loved this video, Ozark Family! Forget any criticisms. Some folks are probably just jealous of all your love. Thanks for sharing! ♥️~Sherry

[@monicalogsdon]

Your children are obviously happy and well adjusted and responsible. They are being raised different from a lot if kids, but they will have skills those other kids won't have. Thet alll seem to enjoy helping around thevhouse

[@wendybegley5542]

I just love Sara she did such a great job, not scared of the camera at all. It looks like the family pitches in with no fuss. You and your husband are doing a great job raising those kids. Keep up the good work.

[@sharondorey8231]

These children are so well behaved. Mom you're a treasure and an inspiration to us all.

[@Keith.W]

2:32 Now there speaks a mother of experience and wisdom

[@bonnielucas3244]

I love mom's face

[@kaylachittum1759]

It’s so nice the kids are happy to help and involved and clearly not forced! I feel like kids are more interested in good healthy food if they can be hands on and so many folks don’t know how to cook which is an essential life skill! Good job Sarah and family ! Love your videos 😊

[@sweetpeasouthernhome]

Sarah you did an awesome job filling in! I love seeing your family working together 😊. Blessings to y’all!

[@kristenbetthel1072]

Sarah, you are a gift from God❤ Beautiful inside and out

[@98849]

Well done everyone for mucking in when they were needed. I hope you are beginning to feel better. The children have been wonderful on the camera behaving immaculately- I am sure you are very pleased with them. It was a huge undertaking to film so many times a day. I think we should call Sarah - sugar plum Sarah - she is such a capable and willing teenager.

[@JustTheJesters]

JANICE, What type of things does baby girl like? Toy wise? Dolls? Activity (drawing etc)? Mini farm animals? A pretend baby? Asking because I’d like to send something. I’m a mom of 5 with a 6th on the way, we only have one income, so I can’t buy all of the kiddos gifts all at once, BUT over time I’d like to send you something for ea. I already know what to send the two second youngests. But I wanna start in order. Thank you 🙏

[@KD2021]

My mom was the queen of throwing frozen food in the microwave. Prior to a microwave it was very limited bland food from the oven and cans. I WISH she could have taught me all the cooking and baking lessons your children have learned. It will be much easier for them as adults already knowing how to cook, can, clean, budget, garden, etc. Good job mom and dad!

[@jeannedennis5863]

Do like me, I taught myself everything I know. Making homemade biscuits, canning anything, all kinds of jams, jellies, syrups, BBQ sauce, pickles, pickled garlic, etc. My son is a chef. I'm so glad to see you parents teaching your kids all you do. Sarah, I agree, people need to hush.

[@KD2021]

@@jeannedennis5863 I'm old now. I taught myself to cook, bake, cake decorating...and taught my children to cook as well. My daughter also bakes but my sons have no interest in that. I always had a black thumb when it came to gardening and didn't bother with canning because of it. I'm glad to hear you're so versed. That's an accomplishment.

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

The children are lovely souls.

[@denisespicks122]

Sarah is beautiful!!! Bless her heart for making supper!! Love seeing all of the kids!