Our BEST and WORST Homesteading Decisions / Ask The Family

[@cherylodonnell6050]

I think its wonderful that your children want to continue the homesteading life and to stay on your land!

[@lindahubbs8146]

Caleb, I really like your new hair style. Looks extra nice on you. Look forward to your home build.

[@clairebiddle8290]

I love the fact you give your children free choices options & that they are more than welcome to still live home when they are adults .you are amazing such inspirational parents & in my opinion with regards to parenting i belive you have it absolutely right & your children won't depart from that . Thankyou for sharing .

[@fayejones6740]

You and your family are blessing to watch. The love you have for our Father and for each other shows through your life. Bless you.

[@janetturner6771]

Always a joy to visit with your family !!

[@trudi0s]

i pray that the father blesses you with daughters in law that love your boys and want to homestead along side you! i am so encouraged by your family

[@lovelife7249]

These children are "AMAZING". Thanks to good parenting. God Bless. Hi sweet Esther Pie. 👍💕🥰

[@imabina7425]

This lady is the wisest mom I know on KZbin

[@vickipalladeno5334]

You and your family are an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing.

[@tikkamassala4509]

Encouraging words Carrie, to be careful what we allow onto our land and into our hearts. Doing some hard heart work in this area . It’s so easy to allow things to creep in and cause discontentment and restlessness. Take care. Molly.

[@roxanneshirley7613]

oh how wise your little ones are! Ester & Josh saying start small and work up to more was so smart and spoke to me...thanks for sharing this personal video!

[@Thylacine1]

As other have noted, I love how you just simply allow your kids to grow. Reiterating that all you all is for them to just aspire to be good, be themselves and be mindful to others. The rest kinda works itself out.

[@jeannelynskey6946]

It's wonderful the children want to continue living there. But don't be disappointed some day if one or more of them choose a different way of life. Kids will surprise you for sure!

[@jackiegardner7483]

As always your children are so awesome ,they have learned so much by working and watching Mom& Dad

[@kaymedlin3443]

Easter has a beautiful soul

[@lorettawinters3872]

I love watching you and your family. It brings me peace and joy. Your all a blessing to many to many people. Blessings to you all.

[@geraldineyoung9401]

I really love watching your videos. There so inspirational. We have 2 Children a Daughter 33 and a Son 27 they both live on family land. It's so wonderful to have them close to us. It was their choice to stay close to us! We are so happy they have.

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

Your kids a just amazing. A sign of good parents

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

These were all great points! It was nice hearing it from the children's perspectives. Blessings!

[@tammysarrazin7078]

so glad they want to stay on the land and maybe that rooster will go with them lol hugsssss

[@kathys9786]

What a wonderful video! Thank-you! You're children are amazing! I'm 64 and learning as much as I can as fast as I can. Made my first batch of ferments on Monday and today my 11-year-old granddaughter and I made our first batch of water-bathed canned jam! This is our second year of gardening and, once again, we will not produce a lot. BUT it's a learning process and next year the garden will do SO much better! We're getting there!

[@homesteadliving7973]

Wonderful!

[@wendyburston3132]

Us too. Second year gardening... expanded it from last year. Not very successful yet, I mean it wouldn't sustain us, but we're learning. Was successful with fermented beets so right now there is fermenting cabbage on the counter. Seems to be ok. Some kale came back from last year (zone 5) so I've started dehydrating it to add to chili's and smoothies. That's why I love watching homesteaders, you learn so much. And this family is so special. I love them all. 🥰

[@jillhull7358]

All your children have learned important priorities

[@fizer718]

I think you guys have done a truly amazing job with your family. Yes I tell my family all the time what you take in you put out… that’s why I either turn on my contemporary Christian music or sermons and listen all day in the garden in the house hanging clothes whatever I do

[@sharonkershaw9397]

Lovely to hear the children’s views and honest too. Have they stopped videoing?

[@clairebattersby6340]

At the beginning of the video I thought your garden is getting more and more beautiful. I think the pathways you’ve all been working on really helps. As a wannabe homesteader I found this really interesting, thanks.

[@BornbeingRich]

Amen sister. I’m trying hard not to entertain my mind or soul with a lot of worldly stuff I love your family and channel. It’s wholesome to see a great family working together. God bless always

[@wendyburston3132]

Loved hearing from the children. Practical wisdom.

[@jackiekitchennowordsneeded587]

Your kids are wise! They have learned so much. They are hard workers.

[@almamoore8446]

Good to see Josh and all the others.

[@barbarareitsma6545]

All I can say is what a beautiful family you have. I love your vidios.i would like to see more from farm to table meals.

[@iartistdotme]

Your children and your home steading are heart warming to see and hear. Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@sarajacobs8775]

I love this video!!!! This video was very encouraging!!! I can’t believe how much Caleb has grown up. They all have very good insights and suggestions. I love Josh’s comments!!!

[@donnaorsini8227]

You have a wonderful family and God will always bless you

[@biddiemutter3481]

Those little ones are just so cute!

[@jillhull7358]

Easter is full of wisdom all ready

[@helenmorgan4003]

Thankyou and your children for sharing, you have done marvellous work considering no previous experience. Bless you all.

[@rondakudrna2054]

The children have grown so much and are equally as delightful while being entirely unique from each other. I'm proud of how much they've learned. You're homestead had come so far and is beautiful now. I know it was hard work, so bravo! And thank you for sharing your lives with us.

[@jamiesouthwell9010]

The children are so well spoken! They are truly all such a blessing 🥰

[@Barbara-pz8ky]

From the mouths of babes…they’ve learned a lot and are all so sweet! Great job Carrie and Kip!

[@Carballoca]

It was nice to be introduced to all the kids and the older ones their ideas on their future homesteads.

[@shawnmarie459]

Your beautiful spirit is definitely an encouragement! Your videos give my heart a break from the negativity of my "mainstream" social media. Thank you AND your family for sharing yourselves with us. And.... how is Josh 17 years old? 😯😯(I guess I've been watching your channel longer than I thought!)

[@44bett]

EXCELLENT - thank you for this very informative discussion.

[@jillhull7358]

Wow explaining what theve learned is very educational

[@amyhaynor9211]

I love hearing from your kids.

[@kulickfamilyfarm4333]

You have blessed you kids with so much knowledge! They are truly wise beyond their years. They have a wealth of information to share with new homesteaders. God bless your family!

[@Teenywing]

I adore this family❤❤❤

[@sallyapple3935]

Always enjoy your videos. Such wise and knowledgeable children… thanks to parents that depend on blessings form our heavenly Father and instill that into their children.. and also hard work and working together to see results. Gods continued blessings on your family..

[@jillhull7358]

Your so wright on fencing reminds me of a favorit poem called the Mending wall by Robert Frost

[@mariezafonte6473]

Hope we get to see the older children create their own homesteads. And giving them options to do what will make them happy.

[@jantrewitt4058]

Thank you all for sharing the ways you will homestead!! I think it is great that all your children want to stay close and homestead, just like Mom& Dad!

[@DSonthehomestead]

It has been great seeing the progress over time with the yard and garden. We have been watching your channel for years and just recently bought our own homestead in Douglas County Missouri. Currently we have lots of forest and we just had an acre cleared and are working on building our tiny house/shed that we will live in until we can build something a bit bigger. We will clear a bit more over time but are trying to focus our attention to one piece at a time. Currently as I look out on a lot of dirt (mud since it rained the other night) I remind myself this is just a phase in life and that one day we will have gardens as lovely as yours.

[@jan-johannes-bosman]

I started an Urban Farm at age 60 and I miss my dad, but remember how he fed our family of 7. Being able to walk into the orchard and eat from the trees is such a great memory. I obviously plant bigger so trees, so we can enjoy it in our last quarter of our life's. The first 2 seasons was quite challenging, but God provided encouragement, grace and resources. Just keep moving forward, no place for despair. Love from South Africa.🤗😇🙏🇿🇦

[@carolinmichigan]

Your children are truly smart

[@pennyp4187]

Great video and what a blessing your children are.

[@TickittybooLoo]

I had to pause at 2:35 to tell you, I wish I could give you a hug and have some of your beautiful soul rub off on mine. You are so positive and gentle yet so strong. I love your family. I pray blessings over you and yours. ❤️

[@jillhull7358]

Sicj greatadvice for us oldies viewers

[@edithsens4868]

Your kids are so ahead of the game. Well done! 👏 Good to see you Caleb. 👍

[@conniemoore3207]

You're a blessing to me. You truly are the image of a Proverbs 31 woman.

[@jillhull7358]

Your sooo right about weeds. In hay and other animals get leg mights and leg bots Wow you did hit all the Big Priorities

[@ssamuel408]

Thank you

[@kristyhale9195]

Thank you for sharing your family with us! The children are lovely and definitely a product of your dedication. You are inspiring!

[@sommersonne9466]

great video! Thank you!

[@laurasebourn1213]

Your family inspires me and helps lift me up even on the hardest of days...thank you so much...you have been a blessing in my life

[@ruththorn6833]

I love your videos and absolutely love your family😃

[@janetrobison2765]

Your family is always an inspiration to me. Carrie, you have such a aweet spirit and I can see you have imparted that to your children. I feel such a sense of the Holy Spirit in you all that it fills me with such joy. It is a simple life that you have chosen, full of hard work, and learning lessons from nature that the Father shows the ones who trust in Him. I pray He continues to bless you all, in all your future endeavors, and that you will continue to trust in Him with your whole heart.

[@robynclarke5274]

Great video from you and your older children. I can't wait to see their progress.

[@clairenason4869]

We also have chickens that have feathers missing and have been missing since last November. We thought they were molting but never regained full feathers. Ugh still laying eggs but not growing feathers.

[@rosejacobs4745]

This might be some helpful perspective :) I grew up on a homestead. My parents still live on their homestead since 1973. I took so much knowledge with me when I moved out of the house, and I still wanted to be a homesteader. I will tell you that even with all that knowledge there was so much I wanted to do differently, and I made different choices from my parents. The biggest thing I learned was that it was impossible for me to do exactly what my parents did and that is okay. I had to look at things from the point of view that even though I lived this way my whole life, if I felt like I knew everything already then I would never be successful. I had to look at each day like a new beginning and learning opportunity. I could apply some of the knowledge I had and use that to learn more. I hope that makes sense. I am like you folks that I let my kids decide what aspect of homesteading they would like to pursue and if they want to stay with us as adults or move on :) I have all daughters, of course, which presents a unique set of challenges. Also... You are NOT kidding about fencing! Thanks for this video!

[@almamoore8446]

Mites I know someone gave me some too. good

[@sandrabeauchamp4207]

Hello my beautiful people Yahweh bless you in the name of his Son Yahshuah Elmesias amen 🙏

[@gerrymarmee3054]

I pray for your children as they progress in their lives. I pray they will influence others for Jesus.

[@andy38andrews96]

Carrie: I am 84 years old and all my life I have treated leg mites in chickens by dipping their entire lower leg in kerosene, making sure that the leg gets saturated. You may have to repeat the treatment a couple of times, but it definitely kills the leg mites without harming the chicken.

[@susanyates4233]

We never had leg mites, but were advised to use vaseline on the hens' legs, should they be affected..

[@andy38andrews96]

@@susanyates4233 Vaseline works by smothering the mites and is not quite as effective as kerosene which actually poisons the mite. After treatments with kerosene, the chicken sheds the scales under which the mites thrive and the new scales harden and looks almost like young chicken’s leg scales.

[@sherylbrown6943]

Quarantine for chickens etc etc. I reckon.

[@sheilak4493]

Loved this video

[@memejean8655]

Vinager and water is good for weeds 💜

[@triballavangers2934]

TRIBALL IN THE BUILDING HELLO GUYS 👋👋👋👍🏻

[@lindamcauley4728]

Thank you 😊 💓

[@gretchensmith3981]

Great tips!!

[@stepone6159]

Who picks your lovely gentle music that you had at the beginning?

[@rosejacobs4745]

As far as weeds, my biggest challenge is tansy ragwort!! It's so awful and I pull it out ALL the time!

[@beverlywalling1417]

Get a sharp machete and cut pigweed down to the ground..burn it immediately…don’t let them go to seed..keep chopping to ground..keep burning…never give up…💚

[@Froggyjc]

Don't know what most of the plants are. Would be nice if you let us know.

[@tammybaker8089]

Does Ester get to have a home stead plot to or does she have to be married and move to one. You only offered her a garden plot.

[@sue1263]

If I were young like your children, I would work a paying job for a couple of years and save money to purchase the items I needed. Since the family is used to living simply, debt free and without much they would be able to save almost everything they earn. For me a priority would be solar panels and running water, the proper tools a reliable vehicle, then I would start building, storage first and then a home, gardens would follow animals and all they require would be last, the one thing I would do differently would be to finish one major project before starting a new one, It has always seemed like you and Kyp take on multiple projects at the same time and that it takes forever to finish them because there are so many and time and finances are limited. I am a one major product at a time person, the clutter and chaos would raise my stress level through the roof. It is so nice that your kids want to continue homestead living. Having some money to purchase quality materials and tools even if they are recycled or repurposed will make the tasks easier, I in my life experience, I have learned that using the right stuff the first time saves money and time down the road.

[@alicewhite6051]

You were fortunate to start out with a college education

[@KatahadinKookingMamaHomestead]

can you go over how kip started his weight loss to feel better I know you mentioned before things he has done, my daughter keeps saying keto and i hear also eating from 1-6 i started keto several times and it is difficult to do it

[@christineeisenhauer3943]

I don’t know about his diet either. But be careful with keto, make sure it’s balanced. Some have used it and ate so much beef and fatty meet because it’s okay in keto they’ve developed heart issues. Balance the types of meat and plenty of veggies. I do t do keto, just what I’ve heard/read.

[@07klatu]

I was wondering what happened to the young family that where living on you're property in the Yurt?

[@sue1263]

The Kellogg’s moved away to another homestead and left social media. Too many people, judging and threatening to call protective services over the way they were living with little kids and stuff like that. The Smiths have said they are no longer in contact with them.

[@sandrah.callmesandi.3699]

GB

[@jackiegardner7483]

💁🏼‍♀️🌻

[@jackiegardner7483]

🙋‍♀️🌻🙏

[@darlagoodman6417]

❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@Mom2Melody]

💞

[@someonesprincess3]

♥️♥️♥️👍🏼👍🏼

[@bubblegumlipgloss8488]

Carrie.......do your precious children know they can't marry anyone until we have approved them?? lol. and none of them are allowed to move off the land!! haha. what a precious family. love you all 😍💘

[@marykey5813]

How much land do you own

[@sue1263]

20 acres.

[@BBGG-5]

💞🙏💕🙌💗

[@sjack4056]

I notice Ester always wears a headscarf. Is it a religious belief or does she have a medical condition?

[@sue1263]

Religious

[@louw-h3754]

she has alopecia so it protects her from the sun etc but also may be religious aswell

[@littlehousehappyhome1504]

First?

[@homesteadliving7973]

👍

[@babss943]

You aren’t preparing them for anything BUT living there. They are unschooled and not socialized with their peers. I feel so sorry for them.

[@andy38andrews96]

Babs S: You know, you really don’t have to watch these videos if they upset you so much that it turns you into a bilious old heifer!

[@sylviaturner3480]

How do you know they don't socialize with other family and friends? My children are homeschooled and selective socializing is wonderful. You don't socialize in school! If I remember correctly from my school experience no one is aloud to talk to each other in class. And fifteen minutes of recess or lunch time doesn't leave much time for socializing.Dont feel sorry for happy people they don't feel sorry!

[@sue1263]

@@sylviaturner3480 I teach 3rd grade my students do talk to each other and work together, they talks socially and academically they sit in groups. Community is and social skills are a huge part of learning .

[@EDEN1976-m3x]