Let There Be Light

[@lisamaria5867]

Honestly believe a megs kitchen channel would go viral

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Wow...so much has been accomplished with your barn. Love the lights, they do give you good vision in there. Your class will be well received I'm sure. Thanks for sharing and Meg, you are really quite the cook. Maybe you could do some classes for your fans on what to do with all the pig parts. Have a Blessed day.

[@dieselbstversorgerfamilie]

Wunderbar barn - great Bratwurst! Thank you for updating..

[@rajinevin7273]

You are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO fortunate that Meg is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO supportive of everything you do!!! She is every man's dream! Always backing you up with her enthusiastic, supportive, positive comments... cheering you on... loving you... just the love in her eyes when she looks at you is amazing!!!! You are truly very, very, very fortunate to have Meg on your team. And the boys.... WOW! What a help they are... so peaceful and calm and barefoot and free to be who they are. And of course... little Lilly flower... blossoming into a beautiful little human being!

[@peggymayhew5319]

You guys are slaying it. Love seeing your family thrive and make things happen. Your boys are learning some serious skills.

[@colleenallen3382]

I love watching your children assist you.

[@rajinevin7273]

Look at the cute boys with their hats and head lamps ~ just like Dad! I so love your boys! You are an amazing Dad.

[@carolbaswell5019]

Buggie's face when Meg turned on the lights---priceless!!

[@helenhuskins4231]

I love seeing your boys and how they are helping out and watching you!

[@villagesteader3552]

If you want a clean house invite people for dinner. If you want a clean barn, invite someone to give a workshop! 😂 Meg, you are on fire! You have a lot of mouths to feed well and you are rocking it! ♥️👍🙏🇺🇸🤓

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Absolutely!!👍🏼

[@camicri4263]

🤣🤣🤣 that's right, it always works!

[@TT-_-]

LOL I never have visitors so my place is a mess... I definitely should have people over a couple times a year to get inspiration for a good cleaning😆

[@villagesteader3552]

@@TT-_- it’s true at my house!

[@pamelaremme38]

Ben and Meg I am so glad you salvaged your barn and didn't tear it down. The old dwellings add so much character to homesteads. You are blessed. Your little girl is growing so fast. She is adorable!!!!

[@Bex-rg8pj]

My favorite homestead channel❤️

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

It's so good to see you guys again!! And your helpers really kicked into high gear, especially Munchie with the rafters... or trusses... or whatever those are. Loved watching him help hold those in place. ~ I was just checking your page two days ago to see when you last posted. Can't wait to see more of Meg's cooking. Glad you're back. I hope the Hand Hewn Farm class is a raging success.

[@bonniescheveck3063]

Meg! You are a rock star in the kitchen and it is such a pleasure watching you in your element! So good to see you having fun. : 😊

[@bonniesingletary9231]

Your boys are such good helpers! They are absorbing knowledge that they will use for the rest of their lives❤

[@mssmgirl1]

I enjoy immensely watching your progress and how little by little you’re achieving your goals and just plain enjoying everyday life. I love what you two do, but what I enjoy the most is popping “helping elf’s” (your children) in every video, such fun to watch how they help… cooking, cleaning, babysitting, building, gardening, harvesting… those boy can do it all! Congratulations

[@pattibostick4228]

Love this boy always helping his daddy

[@davet.4945]

Definitely a root cellar! I'm rooting for that one!

[@aromaofhope]

Wow, you show it all. Those bugs! Anyway, I wanted to thank you for showing the sweet potatoes you had to deal with. You know, it's easy to forget that we need to be constantly monitoring food that is kept in storage. Inspiring!

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Yes!! I am always checking all the fresh stuff to make sure it’s not going bad, and to preserve it in another way if I need to.

[@HippocratesGarden]

I did the class with them during the Homesteaders of America conference. make sure you have your refrigeration for the carcass in line, we made it through the class but an unexpected situation occurred, which with the 2-day pause in the class for the conference, meant we had an essentially frozen carcass to try to process, doable, but more difficult.

[@tinaryan4917]

Ben, love watching your projects - is there nothing you can't do!? And I love how you stopped to help Meg when she was sorting sweet potatos 🥰 I can't wait to see Meg sharing her knowlege of cooking - she is a wizard in the kitchen!! Love you guys!!

[@jeannestock5876]

Oh my gosh! It's been soooo long! Was worried about you guys.

[@jjo5375]

That is really a SIGNIFICANT amount of improvement via HARD WORK, Ben & sons! You're all going to be thrilled every time you walk in there! Thanks for sharing your projects with us; I've enjoyed watching your plans turn into reality. And MEG....WOW! Your Lady is incredible with all the new food prep and storage projects she's been up to; I'm eager to see those videos when they are ready to be sent to us. God bless your family.

[@kathywills3244]

Missed you guys! Hope all is well. My favorite homesteaders to watch.

[@kathleenmcginley4827]

Loved seeing the boys in plaid shirts & toolbelts. You have your own work crew! It's great to see you setting them up for success in their future for independence. I can see how much fun you are having with this project. It's good you had a nice long break after the epic house build, LOL! Awesome things coming out of the kitchen, but I hope Meg gets some time out of there. The cooking plus the soaps is a lot of time in the kitchen. Won't be long before you will be planting. Look forward to your videos on the class.

[@jamjar5716]

Meg, you are so organized in your kitchen and manage to get so much deliciousness done in there!

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Happy New Year! Loved seeing Meg’s (Ashford) spinning wheel in the background! Kudos on the bright lights and workbench.

[@karenweir7310]

The mini me guys- how cute. Work belts, head lamps, working hard with daddo! Enjoyed it!

[@CindyWhopantsCarter3421]

WAHOOO just what I needed little bit of Hollar

[@karenladwig3856]

I would love to watch Meg cook.

[@GrannySanny]

Looking great! You have a lot of help from those boys! Great kids.

[@50shadesofgreen]

Good day to you guys, awesome job in the workshop. The lighting really transforms the whole space. We want more of Meg's kitchen work, she is the boss in there and here good is amazing !! Take care and God bless 🙏💚👍🇬🇧

[@deedrahburgoynesearfoss6280]

So good to see you all. That building went from kind of a inconvenient mess to extremely user-friendly. Great job! Meg is doing awesome things in the kitchen!

[@lisatausendfreund7940]

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[@histarfish]

The old barn is looking great!

[@TomWylie]

I remember working in my parents’ barn long ago before we upgraded the lighting, and how utterly depressing it was, like working in a cave. What a huge difference it made when I finally got around to replacing all the light fixtures with new ones that actually worked! I learned that you can tolerate working in cold temps longer if you simply have ample, quality lighting, and some good music to listen to. 🤠 Good job improving that space! You’ll love working up there now, and it’ll be awesome for classes! (Cause I’m sure this is just the first of many to come) 😉🙌

[@zioncreekfarm]

Sir, the amount of enthusiasm you had for the brightness of those lights was infectious! 😂🤣 Then you got the whole family involved and they we're just as excited! That was awesome and Meg was right, I think it was brighter in the barn than it was outside 🤣! Looking forward to watching the charcuterie workshop! 😊

[@kathymickle6915]

Easily one of your best videos. There was something for everyone in this one love love loved it, thank you.

[@kristinregine4798]

I absolutely love these clean ups and makeover. Decluttering is the best. and to give this barn more purpose. Thanks for taking us with you. And kitchen stuff is also nice. Love it.

[@easterroberts3848]

Welcome Back love the shed lights Boys has grown so much Buggie have also Buggie need shoes on it's cold outside Love the blog glad you're back

[@heatherd.9390]

I've missed you! I'm so happy to hear you took some time to just hang out as a family and enjoy the season. I have never seen that many ladybugs in one place, ever in my 50+ years! I am not sure we have stink bugs here, but I doubt I want them, haha. I love that one of your little men had his tool belt on and was right in there with you, Ben! The barn is coming along beautifully. What a lot of work you done. It will be so nice to have the lighting in there - you'll find tonnes of things to do up there. I hope you will be vlogging parts of the class - even just the results would be neat to see. I'm looking forward to seeing the end result of the barn. You are such a smart guy, Ben. I am always impressed by your ability to tackle anything from woodworking, to welding, to metal work, plumbing, electrical and all the rest. Meg, you always impress me with what you create in the kitchen while having a baby, 4 boys that you homeschool and every other thing that makes a home and household run! All the best to you guys in 2022. I wish you a happy, safe, content new year. (As I do to anyone else who may read this!) Heather🇨🇦

[@soniaspangenberg8557]

This is going to look amazing and will be so much more functional. 😍

[@lauraklein6405]

Meg, I’ve been following you guys since you were in California. I’ve really enjoyed your videos, thanks! But I wanted to let you know that your video on how to make cheese was so helpful to me. I’ve made cheese and rewatched that video many times. Thank you!

[@patriciahusk3428]

I really enjoyed this video!!! Lots of work and a lot of great help…love how you all work together and share in all your successes and help each other when you need help! Buggie is growing like a weed and she is a beauty💜!

[@pushythom]

Everything looks great y'all 😃 thank you for blessing us with another video

[@davec9244]

Busy hand are happy hands, you guys are HAPPY! thank you stay safe

[@joharmon2148]

Y' all work so well together, love seeing the kids kickin in with dad and then everyone joining Meg in the kitchen. She can knock out some food! Fabulous Job Everyone!

[@adelacoburn1396]

Welcome back! Nice to see everyone. Things are looking good, awesome job.

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

Well you BOTH have the tricks of the trade 👍. What a NICE spot, and with the lighting - just WOW. Huge difference. Glad you took time just for yourselves but YOU WERE MISSED - glad you’re back 😊

[@ramonadeppeler8302]

The lights are fantastic..... Great work

[@gelwood99]

Meg, you are knocking it out of the park right into next week! You were always cooking good food but you have uped your game to beyond Martha Stewart level and much nicer to look at too🤗😊👍That baby girl is growing so much and the boys are becoming young men before our very eyes! Looking forward to what 2022 brings!

[@margiemistretta8885]

Megs is absolutely the best!! Ben what a fantastic spot to work!!

[@judyboss5267]

I just love it that the young men/boys have their own tool belts….after all, they are working their hardest, too. When you speeded it up, I couldn’t always tell you from your sons, they are getting so tall. And what a cook mom is…you lucky guys!

[@SuesSecretGarden3]

You guys are AMAZING to me . There is nothing u guys can't do. 👍🏾❤. The boys are as well. They are going to know it All such a blessing.

[@zioncreekfarm]

True on all counts! 😊

[@StoneKathryn]

I'm glad you enjoyed your break. Wow, the lights work really well. That's a big project to put down all that subfloor. That's a lot of organizing to do. I'm glad the twins and the other boys want to help. I like the collar ties and they do make for a great place to store wood. Wow, those bratwursts look amazing. It'll be great when you smoke them! Nice tetris you've got going! Nice clean up on that stink bug and lady bug situation! Thanks for this Ben!

[@debdunham1493]

You and Meg are such hard workers. I love how you work and build the homestead and how Meg is such a great cook ….not just typical food…she cooks difficult foods. Your bot amazing to watch.

[@AlpacaMade]

Seeing the shop get some long overdue, concentrated attention is so satisfying. And look who has something to say about the shop, and daddy and a whole lot more I'm thinking ;)

[@tammyt870]

Now the Hollars have a "People Barn" too :)

[@kgs2127]

Watching you guys makes me wish my ex & I would have been more aligned and he would have valued the marriage/family enough to tuff out the hard part (I had serious accident, tree fell onto my car as I driving) and work through the rough stuff. Good Job Hollar family🥰

[@momof372]

We love watching Meg cook

[@milkandcookyz]

I have love for everyone, but i ESPECIALLY love my NC homesteaders.

[@jdaly5822]

Ben you are an awesome dad. Your boys are blessed to have you as inspiration. Not to diminish Meg as a great mom.

[@joannewilson6847]

What a great job you have done in the shed. Love the boys with their head lights just like dads. Megs is so inspiring with her skills in the kitchen. A couple with very limited help, you sure are getting thing’s accomplished well done. Love your videos a lot. Take care, xxx

[@patz780]

What a transformation! The expressions to describe it made me smile: Holy Cow, Oh Wow, and my favorite, Holy Toledo ( I haven’t heard that one in years). Can’t wait to share what comes next. And Meg, you continue to amaze. I would love to learn at your side. Happiest of New Years to you all.

[@sunkissed5889]

What a transformation of the barn !

[@gailmarlatt8029]

It is so awesomely satisfying to preserve food! We are eating out of our pantry/freezer this month to make room for a pig we are buying from a local farm. Our freezer dryer is so cool. We have freeze dried bone broth to make our own bullion without MSG or any additives. Plus all the 3 year old peaches from the freezer. Wonderful snack and better use of space!

[@offinthedistance1536]

Always love seeing your posts- projects, animals and food! Thanks for the update!

[@loritanner4478]

We call them rafter ties. That's what my dad who was a carpenter and a general contractor called them, when I was growing up.

[@denisewilson8367]

According to the carpenter's I watch on KZbin they all call them rafter ties. Bcuz they tie the left rafter to the right rafter.

[@loritanner4478]

@@denisewilson8367 thank you.

[@johnkeyes5719]

Awesomework. The boys are incredible helpers.....Great lessons they sre learning...They will be appreciative the older they get...nice sausage and brats....Meg !!!!!

[@ladonnawoodley5279]

Nice job family! Looks awesome. You'll be ready and it will go great.

[@jgivens1227]

So glad you are back, really love your videos. Love the barn. Wow. Those lights are BRIGHT. So nice to be able to work longer in the winter time. The boys are such a huge help, you raised the right. You all please take care and be safe

[@jvickie17]

OMG. If that was Meg 1st time making sausage she did AWESOME JOB! We do a summer sausage with the venison.every year! It is work. Great job on the barn lighting too. Love how everyone gets involved ❤️

[@amyfreedomluvr5277]

Happy New Year, Hollar family!!! Best wishes for every happiness in 2022!

[@carolaustin123]

Happy new year to you and your family glad to have you guys back. Please let Meg start a cooking video even if it's once a week I love her cooking x

[@hdnmdws]

Happy New Year! Love your family and how everyone enjoys all you do together♥️

[@rhondacross850]

Ben, Your little helper is a treasure for you. He looks like a little you. From Victoria, Australia.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Meg and Ben, thank you for showing your video homestead chickens farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🐖🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@jayneward6649]

Wow you have done an amazing job on your barn so far Ben 👏 & I love seeing Meg in the kitchen, doing all her food creations 😍 you are all amazing 😍

[@DaniDaysAhead]

You guys are awesome.. your doing great! Very nice work! There's going to be mishaps but you guys will most definitely recover nicely.

[@acornhomestead3575]

Mmmm Meg's Kitchen Adventures! New cookbook title? Cookbook! Cookbook! Cookbook? Glad to see you've sorted the top barn. Those lights are spectacular! What a great work space.

[@Gardendreamsforme]

Lol, my notification just came and I’m already watching your video…

[@drekfletch]

Ben: *vacuums the ladybugs* Me: Noooo, your aphid control! Also, a quick and easy upgrade to plywood floors is deck paint. When my grandfather was finishing their house in the 70s, he put down plywood as giant wood tiles. Every several years, my grandmother would paint the floors a new color. In high traffic areas, you can see all the old colors as the paint wears away. Currently a sort of oatmeal gray, before that a sea green and a dark maroon. Next summer I'm hoping to paint again.

[@terrichicosky3166]

Lowe’s should totally sponsor you. 🙂

[@auntielaura5]

I love seeing how you interact as a couple. Each of you works hard to make the other happy and each of you celebrates and is openly grateful for what the other accomplishes. I wonder how often people complain that their spouse is lazy, but don’t realize that their own lack of appreciation is a big part of it. Why do anything but the minimum if no one cares?

[@patriciaherman6499]

Yum homemade sausages. Remember doing our pigs, smoking and curing the meat, but never did sausage links, breakfast sausage yes. Nice job on the lights and clean up. So nice to have the boys help, not to mention the are growing like weeds. Can't wait for the specialized pork meat video. Blessings to all. 😊🇱🇷

[@lauram9076]

That space is going to be fantastic for a woodshop! You found something the boys look to really enjoy doing, it will be a great way to spend time teaching them how to use all the tools and what to do with them lol. Those bugs look to be those asian beetles that bite instead of ladybugs. Good that you cleaned them out, they will tear up your garden plants. Great job, can't wait to see you building more stuff in your lighted space!

[@prairieriverhomestead1535]

Love the comment on the level of from scratch cooking- I can relate, so wanted to mention celery dehydrated for your cure I did this with bacon seemed to work well

[@debrezo58]

So glad y'all had time to relax and refresh. It does a body good! Another project in the works and your class is going to be amazing! And those new lights, wow they light up the place like an artificial sun!! 👍💖💪

[@christycoalson36]

Yay my favorite homestead family.... Man those lights are kickin... awesome job Ben 😃 Meg I need your recipes lady 🙂 bratwurst.... homemade sounds amazing... this is stuff I haven't even thought about making homemade. Girl you ROCK !!!!

[@leslieabell1320]

This was a great video, you all looked rested and happy. Meg you are an awesome wife and mother an Ben the same for you, husband and father. Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2022.

[@anchorageprepper9008]

Brats look great! Good job guys 👍👍

[@denisewilson8367]

Providing help wherever they are needed & learning great skills inside & outdoors, those boys are terrific. Meg the whizz in the kitchen! And of course all you do too. Plus the new lights are blinding, LOL. Might want to put those on dimmer switches. Even the camera took a few minutes to adjust its "eye", LOL. Great work, Ben.

[@hillarywattenbarger3203]

BahaHahahaha “I think it’s missing the MSG” I spit my coffee out...you guys kill me! 🤣

[@sonyagregory5711]

Let there be light at the Hollar Barn! I love it! Your barn is amazing. It has so much character. I bet it becomes your favorite hangout.😊❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@clh476]

Looks good and I sure love that your family work together on these projects and around the farm. Reminds me of times gone by in my own family.

[@bobbiemooser7417]

You all look happier than I’ve ever seen you! Great job!

[@susanlee8480]

Wow! Wonderful difference light makes. Makes doing intricate work easier!

[@gailmarlatt8029]

Love you wonderful inspiring guys! Another great video. Many thanks.

[@maryjanew20]

You guys are such a beautiful family!

[@ladyryan902]

She needs her own camera for kitchen n cooking vids 😃

[@denisewilson8367]

Camera's are expensive. Most have to share between the hubby & wife.

[@marshamercer]

you all inspire me! Thank you for sharing all your talents and information! Thank you all for being so real and exposing it all! Triumphs, failures and blessings. True life!