WEEKEND VLOG: a daycation,fall porch makeover, + canning for the first time | FALLIDAYS 2022

[@LenaVorobey]

So kind of you to help Ukrainian families.I am from Ukraine as well and we have just moved to Portugal. I can say that every little act of kindness from locals is like a hug and a statement that everything is going to be ok.

[@ratniebenezer2721]

Loved what you had to say about the friends from Ukraine. My husband & I survived because of people in church with a big heart like you who are willing to give & receive . I still have friends from 56 years ago!! ♥️🙏🏼

[@rebeccaorin328]

Gods bless you for helping the Ukraine families. I served there many years ago on a mission trip and made some life long friends! ❤️🇺🇦

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

It seems like a beautiful country!

[@rach28ism]

Thanks for sharing the canning part!! I get so intimidated but seeing you just jumping in and doing it was so helpful!!

[@kittikondratyuk2115]

Lots of our Ukrainian family is staying here in the US as well currently. My parents immigrated at 30 with 6 kids in tow. I cannot imagine moving with my one child to a foreign country to start over! Edit: The refugees singing in Russian at the end was touching. ❤ Praising the Lord for his mercy after they've just escaped war. Wow.

[@kristina6832]

Love, love that you are canning. I grew up canning with my mom and dad and have been canning for my family for over 40 years. There is nothing better! I want to share a tip… add the jars to a warm water canner, then bring it to a boil, reduce the heat but keep a boil and then start the timing at the boiling point. If your jars have cooled off- cooler that the canner water- the bottoms of the jars will break off and you lose all of your hard work in the water. I love canning!!!!

[@sabrinagonzalez8120]

I go to Costco all the time and it’s only 3 of us! I love their produce, milk, eggs, PB, cheeses, paper goods/diapers, fish, chicken, cheap clothes and shoes, dry goods like seeds and nuts, condiments, etc etc etc 😁

[@andreadepriest3989]

Four of us and we got every 2-3 months. We buy our meat and break it down to smaller portions to be frozen, paper goods, cereal, tuna, bottled water for the church music team, the large bag of tortilla chips, trash bags, laundry detergent, you name it!

[@anzhelakukh3315]

I've been watching your content for several years, way before coming to United States. As a Ukrainian myself, am happy to see my fellow Ukrainians get help and get to enjoy your company. Be happy in everything you do, Meghan 🤗

[@innaborshch4266]

I'm so glad to hear of your friendship with the Ukrainian refugees! I am part Ukrainian/Russian and it makes me feel happy that y'all are reaching out to my "family" so to speak 😊

[@lynnlong860]

Ha ha-grass in the straw. I’ve been married for 40 years & my Husband still says funny things like your Josh too. Love to hear you Both talk freely. It’s the little things that are soo Beautiful & special. Please do more of this. Y’all are a Blessing Megan & your family is quite normal (in this crazy world) Your channel is truly a joy to watch.

[@surisanderson7048]

I loved the banter between you and Josh this week. How lovely also of that family to pay for your meal. Bless you for helping the Ukrainian couple and making them feel at home❤️💙💚

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh wow hearing the bugs outside when you were on your porch was so nice!!! I may not love bugs all the time but I do love that sound :) Great video Megan! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@michelleolivas6811]

Watching you can for the first time made my day. You were so adorable.

[@rgraham1946]

The “Popping” of the jelly jars scene was the cutest 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@peggyjeanspaide7262]

My mom, sister, and I ate at the Agape Cafe this year. We enjoyed the cafe. I always like watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your family life. You are a blessing to so many of us.

[@debbyace7613]

The porch looks so comfy and cozy! Poor Josh looks like it was a painful blow. Glad someone blessed you guys with dinner! God Bless

[@cjrrob7336]

Megan you did a great job in not interrupting Josh since your last video, good for you! It's so much more enjoyable & relaxing for those of us watching. I'm proud of you.

[@gabriellebarbir7039]

Right before you said that another family paid for your lunch I was thinking how special it was to see your family altogether spending time having fun! I’m so glad you included the time spent with Josh and the kids - it’s such an encouragement to see you all loving on each other!

[@trishsheehan1583]

Josh always says the best things about everything you try. Lovely man

[@marthaswarey3963]

Aw I love fletcher so much 🥹he seems so chill and sweet! I love canning! Such a good feeling to stock up for the winter 😉

[@maryellenboudria1172]

Miller is so darn cute! He looks just like his Dad. Canning is so much fun. I make sweet pepper relish and tried spice peach jam this year! Start with jams, it’s an easy start. Love your vlogs…day in the life are the best! ❤️❤️

[@cathyshobe4681]

I love seeing your whole family together and having fun.

[@susancampanelli4245]

Just seeing your happy smile and your hubby next to you makes me SMILE so much!!

[@taylorkincannon4974]

I love all of your camera angles and edits! So fun to watch! You can tell you put a lot of effort in.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

It takes SO MUCH time.

[@lavonneward6068]

Y’all a true blessings to us . Handsome couple and beautiful family

[@olgatellomorrow5898]

I love watching couple working together😍 the children's are beautiful what a nice family!!!!👋🙏🏻❤️

[@Christy6000]

I laughed out loud when you said the peppers were “breathing”. I never thought of it that way before. Now that’s all I’ll think about when it gets to that stage of cooking. I loved this whole video, you have so much fun as a family. Thanks for sharing your day with us. 🥰

[@lifeinthepiedmontVirginia]

Great video again. Wow! Reminded me so much of my kids who are now grown and I am a grandma. Love watching your family and how kind your kids are to each other. It truly reminded me of my days as a mom. Kids, husband, softball, golf What a fun time. I know at times it can be hard but you do such a wonderful job with your littles. Enjoy them. Great job on the canning. Loved your reaction and the lids popping because I still get that way. Thanks for sharing your family with us. Be blessed.

[@tracybowers8055]

Just a few things…if someone has a Costco membership just use theirs for now and only get the things you like. I agree with you Meghan that “family times and outings” are my best and favorite things to do. Especially now that my kids are grown. We are still making memories. I love when you show around Lancaster. It’s one of my husband and I’s favorite place to go. Blessings!!

[@nancykaleta9193]

Meghan, I appreciate the effort you put into making the intros of your videos so interesting. Love your intentionality to produce the quality.

[@fullofblessings4898]

I’m still in the middle of watching this video and just wanted to say that you are the only channel I have set to notify me when you upload a video. Thursdays are extra fun for me cause I know your putting a video out. Bless you all!!!!! Thank you for sharing your life with us. So inspirational and happy!!

[@katherinedunker4628]

Cute bench! Love videos where husbands and wives are working as a team 🤩 Love Costco because their produce is so fresh. Only a family of 4 but I guess we eat a lot!

[@claudiastrongman8959]

Loved seeing you interact with your husband.

[@alaskanbassethound]

I’m a single person and I love Costco! I shop there more than I should for sure. They have great clothes, they have great priced foods for bulk stuff. I definitely have figured out the things I can’t buy there because yes, I do get sick of them by the time I’m finished.

[@sheilahackney6214]

Great video! Fun family times! So nice of the ones that paid for your lunch💕 And what a blessing you all are to those families 🙏💞

[@laurale8299]

I enjoyed today's video. Thank you for sharing your family. Miller is so happy and always smiling. I hope Josh's eye injury heals soon.

[@LisaR2392]

The popping of the jars with you and Fletcher was so cute! So much excitement!!

[@yelenatkachenko5888]

Wow God bless you for helping out Ukraine families. I’m ukranian my self both my husband and I and I’ve been watching you for years ❤️ so humbling to see how helpful people are to our Ukrainian people 🇺🇦

[@janjentz1053]

I had the biggest smile while you were canning. I thought it was a huge chore the first time I tried it. a little practice and its so easy now. I only have a water canner. A pressure cooker makes me nervous. I make pepper Jelly, and jams. This year made blueberry and plum. So glad you tried it. You did a great job.. I am 72 years old; and feel its one of those homemaking tasks that will be a dying art if the younger people don't learn. Thanks for sharing your staycation.

[@princess_stitcher7172]

My family has always loved canned peaches and I also love to can tomatoes. Love watching you spend time with your family!

[@lesliegeorge3842]

You are so brave to start canning on your own! I made my husband help for a long time before I was confident to do it myself. Now it's second nature and most of my pantry is canned! It is so satisfying and I still get as excited as my first time hearing all the pops! We do jams, jellies, tomato products and fruits mostly. Love your videos!!

[@carolejohnston7241]

Again,...love your videos! Thank you for bringing joy to my life with your beautiful family!

[@bc1701]

Random favorite part may have been Megan’s epic golf swings. Strong mom goals!

[@homespundevotions]

Aw, poor Josh! Bless his heart! That must have been so painful. I loved this video and always enjoy seeing your sweet family doing things together. May God bless you always.🙏❤🌺

[@hollycooleynelson696]

I just love your family! All of you are so endearing. I understand why someone paid for your lunch. I'm old enough to be your mother, and I know your target audience is probably young mothers, but I really enjoy your channel. Your family is truly a light in a broken world!

[@wandagordon6453]

Megan, you and your precious family just melt my heart. As a fellow sister in Christ, I love when you share your faith. You are such a blessing. Praying for the Ukraine families. Hope your mother gets along well. So sorry to hear about her injury. So thankful that Josh’s injury wasn’t worst. Someone we know had the same happen, but ended up in the hospital. Take care and God bless y’all. 😀❤️

[@cherylmccorkle9715]

So cute watching Fletcher when the jar lids popped!! 😊😊

[@lisamaisch3811]

Hope you are having a great day Megan! You are an inspiration.

[@sarahdeason493]

The most satisfying video A to Z .. Yum to the pepper jelly ⚘⚘

[@michellegiotto8604]

I enjoy your youtube channel so much. I broke my wrist back in June, so sorry to hear your mom broke her wrist. I'm praying for healing for your mom. I'm 52, and my 17-year-old daughter found your channel a few years back. We both enjoy watching home making, Christ-following type channel you have created.

[@lisawilliams2676]

I can’t remember if I’ve ever left a message for y’all but I just wanted to let you know I absolutely love your videos! Your family is so happy and sweet!! Thank you for helping the Ukrainian families!! 😃❤️🙏🎚🌺

[@sashanabeezer3575]

When she covered Josh with the blanket. Awwwe. Four babies were home today.

[@janicebone6191]

you are so kind to help folk from the Ukraine, they will treasure your help for always... we have Ukraine families here in Cornwall-UK... as you say we are brothers and Sisters in Christ.

[@tsytsyntribe4268]

We are a family of 6 (4 kids) and we LOVE Costco! We don’t usually get fresh stuff there, but for snacks & frozen stuff along with paper towels/tp, dishwasher soap & pull ups you can’t beat Costco prices

[@acortez7874]

Agape is a favorite of ours too. Family staycations can be effortless but so valuable and fun for all.

[@janh519]

This is a wonderful video! I love seeing you, Josh, and your beautiful children out together! You do a big wonderful variety of things in this blog, too! Of course, all the active ones are great and I love them; I also enjoyed seeing you shopping with Josh’s parents in the large grocery store, where you got a nice amount of groceries! I think it’s great that you are canning more, as you know those things will last...and you don’t have to worry about the electricity going off for a few days, either! Enjoy the arrival of Autumn! 🍁🍂🌻🍂🍁

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

What a sweet vlog. So glad of your new friends and helping our friends from far away. What a great ministry. Love your sweet family. Poor josh.

[@jessicamartin9833]

Hey Megan, it's been years since we've seen each other. Back before Covid when cross border travelling was much easier! We are similar in our stage of life but some different in personality, example is my whole week is revolving around canning applesauce, pears, beans and all things tomato 😀 but I wanted to say you inspire me, thanks for putting the time and effort into your videos!

[@susannagiesey9657]

I'm moved by the new friendships you've made. You express yourself so well. I teared. The pepper jelly looks delicious.

[@ExploreAndConquerkids]

Yay! a Megan video just as I’m sitting down to feed baby. That’s a win 😁

[@janessasingleton2685]

This video was just in time for me to watch while I have my baby to sleep. 😌

[@savannahfowler8168]

Watching while nursing too! Thursday afternoons are hang out time with Megan. 🎉

[@darkskyes5339]

I love how your videos are usually over 30 minutes 🤗

[@brandimatrosmalloy3341]

I'm one of those people who cook without recipes much of the time. It came from not having much money and learning to just use whatever I had in the cupboard. I do sometimes end up wishing that I had measured the amounts so I could make it taste the exact same way again but I do think it is fun to experiment. When I do cook without a recipe it always reminds me of the story about Stone Soup.

[@heathervertolli5646]

I’m dying over here! 😂😂😂 When Josh said the “grass” got stuck in his straw, I can so so sympathize! 😂 I drink water with mint leaves and I say the exact same thing when the mint leaves get stuck in my straw “darn grass!” That made my night! 😂 Hope Josh feels better soon and god bless

[@Creative2xmom]

Oh, we LOVE pepper jelly. Incredible! My husband and I both spent some time in Ukraine when we were in college. Will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@dionysiapalmer3945]

In the 80's we sundried our own apricots...easy but need lots of space to dry them( old doors replaced with fine wire). Also did our own tomato puree..still have hand machine that removes the skin & seeds..worth having. Great video..so easy to enjoy.

[@nicolebliven6283]

I have never heard of smoked cream cheese but man, that looks delicious!! Thanks for another great video!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

It's a whole bother level.

[@dianagraf]

Loved the song at the end!one of my favorite songs and song we sing a lot as a youth in church

[@debbiegilbert1961]

Hello sweet Megan and family, looks like you all had a wonderful time out and about. Love your porch seat❤️

[@AbsoluteMdot]

Love that you use mason jars for your drinks. And the drinks looked delicious!!!

[@susannadorringon7391]

Enjoy watching your videos here in Germany. I can plums and apples which grow in my garden and use them to make crumbles in winter. Love your positive manner and Christian testemony.

[@amandadavispomeroy]

What a sweet gift you were given at the restaurant! ❤

[@ruthwrobel1088]

Oh my word, the family strut! I love it 😂 Canning is totally intimidating, I did my first project this year too! Some tomato sauce and the pop made me just as happy

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Megan 💖. thank you for making my day with your video! i’m sick so this really cheered me up- love your videos girl!💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏💖

[@xenawarrior444]

Hello, Megan. Thank you so much for your channel!) My mother tongue is russian and, at first, when i heard worshipping in russian, i didn't understand that the language had changed (thought it was an add :)) my brain just kept getting the information heard:) it was so pleasant to hear something dear and near:))) thank you so much for helping the people in need! Also the worship song seems familiar to me:)

[@blessed4737]

I love Costco, we're a family of 6,but I do all from scratch cooking so we don't buy a lot of snacks. As for canning, I LOVE it!!!!!I honestly didn't like it until I was married but now I enjoy the process and also the fact that I have so much food available. I can basically everything. Acre homestead is a great channel here on KZbin all about food preservation.

[@samanthakwait8782]

I shop at Costco for my family of four because we’re in Alaska and stocking up, especially for the winter, is essential.

[@cottagecreations1663]

Your peach drink looked so pretty and tasty! Josh cracked me up about grass in the straw tho...such a guy thing! 😜😂

[@HandsIntoHistory]

I've been canning my whole life- learned from my mother. My favorite memory was when each jar lid would 'pop',, my mother would exclaim "Praise the Lord!" or "Hallelujah!" or "Thank You, Jesus!" I have always done the same, especially when you experience jars that don't seal, it's a joy when each jar DOES seal, lol!

[@heatherannekennedy9368]

I've always had really good success with outdoor ScotchGuard - it really extends the life of my outdoor cushions!

[@allisonhelton920]

❤️ I thoroughly enjoy all your vlogs! Our family is vacationing in Lancaster in October and you've given some wonderful insight on some special places we'd like to see/go to! I can't wait to try the agape cafe 😋☕

[@sarahjones6858]

I love the new bench! 😍

[@ms.g1709]

We canned salsa for our wedding favors! It was quite popular. I've also canned the occasional jam. It's fun to experiment. 😊

[@zoecrowther1238]

You & Josh are a very cute couple 💕 It’s nice to see more of the both of you 😊 & your precious family Well done for trying canning I’m new to this to 😮

[@AshleyMarie2.0]

Yay for a new video!! Your videos are the best and always inspire me so much!! 🤍🍂

[@hollylantrip4902]

My husband, Josh who also is a roofer😁, just picked a bunch of peppers from our garden and said he wanted to make pepper jelly. Good timing to watch your video! I'm just learning how to can as well. I've pressure canned green beans so far. My husband has water bathed tomatoes. Trying to get away from freezer preserving as well.

[@maryannmast4577]

I love this video!Agape Cafe is a great place for two reasons! Great food and great family who owns it! I am so proud of my cousin and his family in having a successful business! I love the new bench on the front porch. Is it comfy? Our son does awesome smoked cream cheese. He is single and smokes all kinds of different foods! Great job on the pepper jam. I haven't made any in a few years. I think I should do it again this year yet. It is a super gift for Christmas. All you need to put with it is crackers and cream cheese and you have a nice gift. Looking forward to next weeks video.

[@elle_nolt]

We have had a Costco membership since we were married. It just last longer and less shopping. Never got tired of yet. I shopped at other places and I end up spending way more for less. You can make things and freeze for later. Carrots celery ect. It a great place to get things when having a crowd. We also buy there appliances and furniture. Best place to buy appliances. Always got melons at martins, and Lowell. They switch out there things so often.

[@violaleebluesy]

My granny used to make delicious pepper jelly. It was always a special treat when she'd share that snack with me and chat. Loved seeing how she would've done it and all the work it took!

[@beckygines9693]

I love watching other people can! I have canned for years....the item that my family goes through the most is pickled asparagus! Another great, uplifting video! 😊

[@loribowen8320]

We will be in Lancaster this time next month for our yearly fall trip. So excited and we love Strasburg, we actually stay there. Agape is amazing ♥️

[@phylisingrassia296]

The vlog was alot of fun to watch. Good food ideas. You did a great job at canning. Watching you go through the process of canning made me a bit less scared to try it. It was nice to see Josh in the vlog. You two are very sweet together! Your whole family is adorable!

[@candimclane6739]

I think you did a great job,and with Fletchers help!When he grows up and gets married, his wife should be proud of his kitchen skills! 😉 Fun outting! Hugs from Missouri 🤗 ❤️ .

[@Sophie-pi4ov]

The pop szene is so sweet 🧡

[@MariaMendoza-hw4vu]

Love y’all guys ! your children are beautiful and you both are amazing so nice of y’all to help that family from Ukrainian God bless y’all!

[@mommacobba]

I don't like that kind of bulk shopping either, but my kids are grown too. I do go with my grown daughter, who has a membership, and get things like: big laundry detergent, trash bags, dish soap. I find those things are great to bulk up on because I don't have to think about them again for months!!😁

[@mamabear3247]

We are a family of 5 and there are some things I don't need in bulk like mustard but we 100 percent use up anything we get. Favorites are cream cheese, Nutella, Hilo Chips, laundry supplies, and nuts.

[@catswazey9013]

Divine appointments are beautiful connections. 😍✝️ PS..will be utilizing spoon as seed scraper. NICE.

[@mackcappel844]

YES!!!!!! Love my Thursday afterwork videos🇺🇸

[@Caitybear2point0]

We're a family of 4 (two kids: 5yo and 1 month) and we love our Costco membership. Usually go once a month or every second month since it's out of town for us. There's a lot of pantry staples we get there but we've also bought a lot of stuff for home renos (pot lights, shower, toilets, etc) so that's also made it worth it to us.

[@amanda.k13]

We have two kids and only shop at Costco. Since we live 2 hrs away from the closest town, we do shopping only once a month and Costco size things are perfect for that!