morning milking, thrifting, baking, & homemaking

[@HopewellHeights]

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[@janicegordon3705]

I am a granny of 14 grandkids. We emigrated from Scotland when I was a child and never really got to know my grandparents, as they were 3000 miles away. I absolutely love being a granny! I am loving baking with them and I am teaching one of the girls how to sew. I love that you are planning for those days!

[@HopewellHeights]

How sweet! What a blessing to have 14 grandchildren!

[@tammythompson4083]

Absolutely yes on the sweater!!

[@nicolenicholas-j9f]

I love the granny sweater!!

[@cindyspieth8132]

♥️♥️♥️ the “granny sweater “

[@rilyb4033]

The hope chest is something I grew up seeing my mom and grandma doing. I grew up in West africa, and we used to not have bridal showers. But mom and grandma gather fabrics and kitchen tools for their daughters from the time she is a young girl. When she gets married, the elder women in her family also gift her things to start her home, and they start saving things for her first baby. Love these old traditions.

[@HopewellHeights]

These traditions are such an important part of helping new brides/moms transition - I hope they make a comeback!

[@FoodFreedomUSA]

Love this!

[@KaileyP117]

The green sweater is definitely your color looks great on you

[@VBlondie42]

Love all the picks! Sweater looks fab on you. Rock it, girl. 💗

[@KatiaEzard]

I had a 9 month old walker once... that was fun! Our latest just started walking last week at 11 months! I love this stage! I wanted to thank you. Your openness about your reversion opened up a can of worms. I had questions, and wondered why anyone would even want to go back. I did some research, attended a mass, and wow, it felt like home. And I was a practicing protestant, 2x plus a week at service with the kids. My husband was also listening to Fr. Mike (bible in a year) as a none believer, and he brought up how I should reconsider the catholic faith. I met with the priest at our local parish and here we are, me reverting and our eldest starting her work for first communion! Thank you for being a Sower of Seeds. Pray for our family and my husband's heart opening to the baptism of the rest of our children. Also, that green granny sweater is my vibe!

[@Mother-Leigh]

Good for you. Go to the Traditional Latin Mass. It's the Mass of all ages. The Mass of the Saints. The Holy Sacrifice will convert your husband.

[@HopewellHeights]

Praise the Lord for guiding you home!! I will pray for your husband today - so awesome that he listens to Fr. Mike!

[@furbabymom1133]

I love your content & it may be because I'm 52 years old, but I loved the sweater and all your thrift findings. It's nice to see someone passing down the tradition of the "hope chest". Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you & your family!

[@HopewellHeights]

Merry Christmas!

[@kathy_miller]

I can hear the energy in your voice! Its great to see you feeling better and healing yourself! Also, love love love your 'conspiracy theory' videos!

[@HopewellHeights]

I would LOVE to do more conspiracy videos, its definitely in my top 3 of favorite topics!

[@ariannafree]

Oh wow, I haven't heard anyone speak about a Hope Chest in a minute! I am only 37 lol, but I had one as a girl and loved adding to it. My Lane cedar chest 🥰 So happy you are passing that down to your daughter as well. Quilts from my Gram, Revere Pots handed down, and handmade ceramic pitchers and bowls were some of my treasures

[@HopewellHeights]

I love this tradition, such sweet memories!

[@Gabriella734]

I had one growing up too and had forgotten since no one ever mentions it. I'm only 35

[@ramonawhisenant2045]

I am 72 and definitely had a hope chest!!

[@jenniferlinkous9444]

I'm 56 and had a Hope Chest. I just got done telling my 24 year old son's girlfriend about it, well we started her one. LOVE TRADITIONS. Loved all of the thrift finds. I have been a thrifter since I was 15 years old and still thrift! It's the best!

[@rachelsearls6452]

Those mugs are such a treasure !!! Love them!!

[@rebeccakrohn4499]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Wish you could do more of them more often, but do understand how busy you are. Thank you for all you do to share with us.

[@shawnteecarpenter7423]

❤🌲 I totally love that sweater and it does not look like Grandma it's stylish❤ and I totally love the Green in your kitchen that you painted and I'm so glad that I found you because you are totally my favorite person on KZbin thank you so much and you're teaching me so much thank you

[@HopewellHeights]

thank you!!

[@katush80]

I love that green "granny" sweater 😂it looks very much like a Mt cabin sweater. I'm drawn to these kind of sweaters myself because I feel like its unique and doesn't look like everyone else. That sweater would look so cute with a big flowy skirt, or a Jean skirt, a big wide belt and some boots for church. Keep it keep it! ❤

[@HopewellHeights]

Keeping it after all the positive feedback!

[@StinkyCato352]

I love the granny jumper❤

[@janicegordon3705]

When my girls had their 16th birthdays, we gave them hope chests and over the years bought them some tea towels etc. In Scotland, they used to do the same for the girls, but instead of a hope chest, it was a ",bottom drawer."

[@HopewellHeights]

Such a sweet tradition!

[@FoodFreedomUSA]

6:27 I also love Zenhaven. Fully organic latex, wool and cotton. Sleeps amazing and if you like even softer feel, you can add an organic wool topper. I made the switch to natural fiber clothes and only wear cotton, silk, and wool now. 💯 recommend!!

[@Marie-h1f]

I had a hopechest and it was filled with homemade linens, towels, etc, handmade by my mom and gramma.

[@sounditout34]

Definitely keep the sweater. I love watching your channel. Such a wealth of info. ❤ my oldest is 14, and I am 37. I love the idea of thrifting, but I feel like I need a buddy to go with to really enjoy it.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Love this! My sweet Jersey would pee and poop in the stanchion for the first week or so after we started back milking. It seemed to happen when I washed her udder with the warm rags. As our routine was reestablished, she would remember her manners and try to go before she came into the stanchion. Yes mam, I too love the routine of getting outside in the morning for chores and milking. Thanks you so much for sharing this great video❤

[@kathyhasser4626]

I love thrifting, fun your daughter enjoys it with you. You got some great finds, love the sweater.

[@manuellod]

i think the sweater is cute on you! Keep it!!

[@monikastak]

Absolutely love the sweater it really suits you too❤

[@meganmoeller6508]

Loved the sweater on you. Congrats on the new calf. We have beef, so I rarely get an opportunity to milk, but when I do, I enjoy it until my hand cramps up. Haha!

[@meggo6673]

Love the sweater. The color is great with your hair and skin.

[@carmendetweiler2814]

Love the sweater and it looks really good on you! - Joanna ♥️

[@pupreader7057]

lol building up to be a grandma. I love it!

[@lovinglifefreely]

I am post menopause & in the last 3 years have gained about 40lbs. I now eat mainly meats, vegetables fruits & some sweets. I am making a commitment with a friend to cut out sugar for 4 months to see if it helps my weight. I've never weighted what I weigh now unless I was pregnant, so I'm not happy with the scale number. I'm excited to see some changes.

[@ryanelifast3146]

I really like the sweater... I'm 36 with my oldest at 6 years old and I think the sweater looks very nice on you ☺️

[@katush80]

I'm from Washington state. Live near mt Rainier. We have antique shops but the prices are so astronomical that it makes me wonder if the owner even wants to sell the items. It's very rare for me to successfully buy something at an antique shop. But stores like goodwill seem a bit more reasonable. When I lived in Buffalo NY I used to work for an estate sale company and was blown away at the rich history, old homes, and all the stuff that the elderly saved. It was truly a treasure trove. And people were willing to part with it. I don't think the west coast is quite that rich with history in that regard.

[@HopewellHeights]

We have shops like that around here too where the prices are so high I don't even know how they stay open because I never see anyone buy anything! The junk/consignment shops are my favorite!

[@queenbmary1]

I love the sweater!!! you are very beautiful so you can wear anything!

[@Aubrey__Montero]

Trying the cookies today🤩🤩🤩

[@dalenehoman5733]

I just found your videos,, I haven’t watch this one yet,, but I did watch the one where you talked about birth control and the church , I am 68 almost,, I am not a Catholic , I am Protestant,, but you are so right,, We always wanted a big family,, my husband got a vasectomy after we had two boys ,, we were very tight on money,, and every one around encouraged us to get one,, I cried,, my husband was told he was doing the right thing,, about 6 years later he had a reversal,, but it didn’t work ,, so we adopted two babies from foster care they were drug babies,, it has been very hard, they are 31 and 32 now,, but our merciful God has done amazing things in our lives,, but we talk about this ever one in a while ,,, I do wish that we would of had our own and not had the vasectomy,,, bless you for speaking up,, We do love all our children but it is still hard.

[@HopewellHeights]

what a powerful testimony! Vasectomy regret is incredibly common but its not talked about much at all!

[@Janieblueyes]

I am a very groovy 60 yo granny to 9 grandbabies 😉🤭🐨💗treasure the crochet blanket a lot f work in that , probably given away from a receiver, that’s sad . I crochet and so much work and love goes in to them .

[@pennymclean5317]

You have a lovely life ❤️

[@calliebolstad1345]

I love the sweater on you!

[@tiffanytownley3666]

The sweater is sooooo cute. Keep it!

[@ericaallen4000]

yes!! to the sweater.

[@PaigeMadH]

yes, I got a hope chest from my mom and grandma when I first moved out..my apartment decor had no rhyme or reason but it was home!

[@lorimcmichael5846]

The sweater looks great- good color, LOVE the wrap!

[@crystalgibson8058]

I'd love to hear more about how you added grains back into your diet and what grains you are milling. I think you do a great job with your speaking! And I think it's mom brain! Lol

[@CayleeMullins]

I love learning from you!!

[@zahraawalji]

The sweater was cute!! Love the video :)

[@socorromolina-sm9vy]

I love the green sweater! Nice colors, the red/ white pullon is also nice looking!

[@janeharden1163]

TMI with the cow situation. Yes to the sweater! it’s cute on you!

[@douniadounia6186]

Love the scarves and shawl colours suit you

[@GARDENOFLIFE2024]

The Sweater looks great on you I love the boots Always Love your videos ❤☃️🎄Merry I'm 35 too😊

[@LoriKBee]

❤ the sweater! Looks great on you!

[@RabittsGal]

I love the sweater personally

[@ThisMamasFaith]

How much space would a milk cow need? We don’t have pastures, mostly just wooded land, is it still possible?

[@keekeejenkins6162]

It's possible but you'll want to check into a hay and feed source. Or consider goats, they'll dead kill trees but they are browsers, not grazers, so trees/shrubs would be closer to their natural diet. Either way, hay and feed needs to be considered.

[@HopewellHeights]

Read the book Keeping A Family Cow - the author talks about having kept a cow in the garage and grazing it in the yard in a subdivision lol! You really don't need much space. 5-7 acres per cow if you want them grazing, but if you don't have that kind of space you can just feed hay.

[@dileklemons2888]

😂😂 You fascinate me. Give yourself some credit you're doing amazing. We all have double days..🙏 I wish you and your beautiful family a merry christmas and a happy new year.🎄🎁🎊🙏

[@HopewellHeights]

Merry Christmas!

[@kellygonio3829]

Love the geometric sweater!!

[@JessicaDavis23656]

LOVE the sweater!!

[@vivianzuniga8814]

Nice nice sweater!

[@lisamerrell9475]

I love the granny sweater. Keep it, start a new trend.

[@MotherRabbitsKitchen]

Love the granny sweater!! Looks beautiful!

[@KB-qo8kr]

Very cute sweater ❤

[@Jess.E.17]

I love your thrift haul! Especially the blankets!

[@HopewellHeights]

I was so excited about those, the kids love them!

[@chefemi3118]

❤love that sweater it’s a keeper

[@paytondavis0702]

That sweater is super cute!

[@tonyflink7840]

I love the sweater, it's super cute

[@Camperlauren]

I had a hope chest. My mother collected items from great grandmother that passed and from her stash. The best item I received when I got married in the chest was a whole Christmas China set.

[@HopewellHeights]

So special!

[@crazydoxylady7169]

I LOVE all the items your found especially that wool turtleneck sweater! What steals! You always find neat stuff. and BTW, I love your doxie aka wiener dog pillows! Of course Wally my wiener dog saw them on your bed : ) Merry Christmas! xo Nancy from OHIO

[@laurahiggins5872]

I love the green sweater. It looks like mountains

[@judithbutler9695]

I love the sweater on you! All the clothes!

[@judithbutler9695]

You speak just fine! I’m too old to make it but love listening to the history and know I learned to take care of of our gut🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🌟🌟🌟🌟❤

[@socorromolina-sm9vy]

Shawl nice looking too!🤩

[@leah290]

I absolutely love the sweater

[@cathykillion6544]

Love your thrift finds ❤

[@dileklemons2888]

Keep that sweater 😮that is beautiful. I love nature colors. It's a Keep. I love thrifting. Sometimes, you gotta dig to find the treasures .

[@HopewellHeights]

keeping it!

[@ashleyemorymagee1887]

The granny sweater is hip!

[@sumgolfer41]

Love that sweater!

[@sarahkaylanstricker348]

Hahah I love the granny sweater!

[@basedfarmer]

you're hilarious! I totally agree with the granny aspirations. I love the sweater though, I don't think it looks too granny!

[@DraKBC]

That scarf would look pretty with a turtle neck black dress 15:01.

[@sarangeli]

22:45 story of my life 😅

[@IzzyMorris-u3i]

Please share your sourdough bread recipe that you make from your milled grain. 🙏🏼

[@HopewellHeights]

right now I'm working through all of the recipes on my blog and adjusting them to be made with fresh milled flour - publishing all the fresh-milled versions on the blog is my 2025 project!

[@nyladugle6762]

Could you please put a list of ALL the books you’re reading or have read on your blog? I’m a private chef and I listen to audiobooks all day and would love to read what you read

[@winterbells1]

that sweat is so cute!! I'm almost 25 and would totally wear that lol

[@carianderson646]

The comment on how others eat garbage and function!!? I shouted out loud in my kitchen "Yes Sister!" So true, we just keep pounding away!

[@lindacook9300]

Wow, I think I learn something each time I watch you. Thank you for what you do as I enjoy these videos. And walking at 9 mths? Determined little fella. lol

[@HopewellHeights]

he is!! he's wearing me out lol!

[@ashleycallahan5188]

The sweater is cute. I become a grandma this year at 38. I plan to be the stereotypical grandma 😆

[@HopewellHeights]

Goals!! I hope and pray to be a young grandma!

[@wendygonzalez2532]

Hello and Merry Christmas. I would like to know/hear more regarding your gut healing g ,ethod. I did buy one of the books you recommended as I have been wanting to heal ,y gut this coming year. I love to cook, so that is not an issue. We actually prefer home cooked meals. if you could dedicate a few video just on that I would love it. I keep reviewing the one where you do talk about gut health but it would be easier if you had it in title (hint). Many blessing and girl I wish I had a cow too! Thanks foe listening. ❤😊

[@umzmumkandi296]

Nice n granny ready in that sweater Godwilling 😂

[@BrittneyHirsch]

Absolutely love the questionable sweater!

[@Kt11.1]

Yes! I feel like I can not get my words out and when I do they are the wrong words. But I’m not a good writer either so…😐 I feel like I’m losing it. I went to buy light bulbs, paid for them and walked out without them and didn’t realize it until I got home. Good grief 🥴

[@tolohuexochitl3]

I would’ve picked up that sweater without a doubt! Also, I feel the same way about my speaking ESPECIALLY since having kids. I can’t find words and stutter and it’s so embarrassing. You sound good to me though. Thanks for the videos.

[@HopewellHeights]

the word salad is real expecially in that first year postpartum!

[@Catholicsquirrel]

What are you trying to filter out with the cheesecloth? Edit: sweater is lovely! I like it

[@bstormy107]

Hair, dirt bits, dust, etc. Things can fall into the milk while you're out there milking in a dirty barn/barn yard.

[@Catholicsquirrel]

@ makes sense! Thanks

[@amyhurley5670]

Nice sweater...

[@palomino5223]

Sweater: not a granny sweater, looks great and love the pattern.

[@Mj-dk6yj]

No I’m 25 and would wear that “granny” sweater lol. So cute

[@Mother-Leigh]

I totally agree with gut health. In my 20s and 30s, I could eat and drink whatever.. now in my 40's I am more in tune with my body and my menu options are very small if i want a healthy gut.

[@Zoeebella]

Cows are more dangerous than sharks😱 Always love your videos!

[@Thinking0-u9s]

'I don't have a saddle ... because I don't have a horse' .... Classic Stephani type of line, it made me crack up! Thanks for showing us how you milk. Any chance you could explain what happens to the milk by the time we buy it at the store? Ps - the mugs are adorable!

[@HopewellHeights]

Ohh yes that would be such a fun video! It's quite alarming how much milk changes from the time it leaves a conventional dairy until it reaches the grocery store shelves!

[@TheBlindHomemaker]

Love your videos, just curious, do you pasteurized your milk products before making your yogurt

[@HopewellHeights]

I've done it both ways, if you make raw milk yogurt you just have to use gelatin to thicken it up or it will be super runny!

[@tarahays5829]

I think the sweater you don't like looks striking. I like the pattern. Coming from a 44 year old who isn't granny ish yet

[@saraholmstrom1395]

Du you have dry groud for the cows? Love too bee hands on when milki

[@HopewellHeights]

yes! We have a few pastures they rotate through!

[@meve531]

Loved the Genghis Khan history lesson😂 did a report on him in high school!