SUMMER KITCHEN Update! So Much Accomplished!

[@stephaniefairchild82]

I think it’s awesome that Sarah still wants to share a room with her siblings. Everyone in today’s world is privacy, privacy. I shared a room and it never harmed me. My brothers shared a room. There was over 8 years age difference for my brothers. I feel personally that sharing a room prepared me for married life. It’s your home and you do what works for your family no matter what others think. I can’t wait till I can have a sewing/jewelry making room (my girl makes jewelry).

[@goldsteel1942]

GIVE THE TWIN BED THAT A FAMILY NEED’S IT

[@annegraheck5713]

Why not put a Murphy bed with shelves in the sewing room for Sara?

[@vickymyprayergarden6846]

I must compliment Sam on editing for view in each video ! He does am amazing job !

[@Earthmothernaturelover]

Think it’s funny that everyone is saying Sarah needs her own space as she’s a grown woman, Sam is a grown man but not a mention of him needing his own space lol😂 I shared a room with two sisters until I left home. Light sage green paint and white woodwork would look nice with the white furniture

[@Myfavorites877]

Good point.

[@kristaclark4950]

YES...put insulation in the ceiling. We've lived in houses with and without and it really does make a difference with noise.

[@joh1328]

Is Sara going to have her own room? With the age difference of Sara and Anna I would think Anna would fit better with the younger girls. Everything looks great!

[@lisahamric44]

As much as you all read and use books in your every day lives, you should "build on" a library either off the summer kitchen or your home ❤

[@DiannaGrable-fm8jd]

That is a great idea!

[@cynthiaosgood3804]

Everything is beautiful in the house and summer kitchen. Your young woman, and young husband looked lovely to go to father daughter dinner. You are blessed, Janice.

[@cindyivanoff7264]

Is Sara going to have her own room? So the younger girls could have there own room with Sara her own? Love what has been done with the farm house. Cindy M.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Cindy, Sarah and Anna will be moving into the room that was the boys 'room. Abigail and Rebekah will be staying in the current girls' bedroom, but we do plan to update it as well. 🙂

[@laurievillotta7935]

Too bad there was not shower/toliet for the boys. That would have Been so convenient.

[@DiannaGrable-fm8jd]

The boys room turned out really nice. I have never seen a family so appreciative of things that people have sent them. You can tell that your children are so grateful. Coming from a large family myself, I know what it's like to be very grateful for what you have. Your family reminds me so much of my family when we were young.

[@kathybannister656]

I think Abigail likes being in all your videos! Lol she's always ready with her pretty smile! The boys room looks great.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Yeah Kathy, I don't think Abigail has a shy bone in her body! :)

[@crystalwilson161]

She is a pretty girl. All your girls are beautiful with the prettiest hair

[@ajayfacts81]

Please try to show all children in all videos....they bring lots of energy and positive vibes 😊

[@miephoex]

Abigail is constantly looking for the camera. 😂 I think she’s going to Hollywood!

[@coleenmayfield833]

When will Sarah have time to sew? We always see her in the kitchen with you making all sorts of things after milking the cow and if she has other chores?

[@PethtelLady]

You do realize that you only see a very small portion of their day, right? You see a 25-30 minute video & assume Sarah is slaving away from sun up to sun down. Lol. There are 24 hours in a day and Janice always shares projects Sarah has either sewn or drawn-just the other day I saw a video where Sarah wasn’t shown at all but about 45 seconds throughout the whole video bc she was spending time with her friend. These kids have a lovely upbringing where they have a nice balance of responsibility and free time. They’re all very smart, talented, and Sarah in particular has a very gentle, giving spirit & I see the look on her face when she’s helping take care of her family-she wouldn’t change a single second of her life. I would almost bet my life on it.

[@coleenmayfield833]

@@PethtelLady Yes I do and there's no need for you to act like I don't know they don't do other things. I watch all the videos and shorts. This is a wonderful family.

[@PethtelLady]

@@coleenmayfield833 I apologize. I didn’t mean to sound rude to you at all. It’s hard to fully understand intention through text and it sounded as if you were saying all she does it work and will never have time to sew. Forgive me for my misunderstanding of your initial comment.

[@teresamcreynolds5879]

What a amazing sewing room. That’s a dream room. You may never get Sarah out of there. lol

[@DianaCheek]

I hope Sara and Shawn had a great time at the dance. That's so sweet. Great memories!

[@annamaria8755]

Light sage would be beautiful on the girls walls.

[@jojo-tz2ym]

Your cross-stitches are beautiful. Everything looks so clean. Love your organization and color choices!

[@lisaharrigan1370]

I'm glad the chicken tractors are coming in handy!! The Boys' room looks awesome!! Tell Sarah to hold off on turning the black sheet into a curtain. I am sending a curtain rod and curtains to you! Depending on the height of the closet, the curtains may need to be hemmed. I purchased the 63' ones to make sure they were long enough. I'm so glad the children are enjoying the game table!! It's great that, that company allowed you to get a new big dresser for the Girls' room, what a nice addition to the room! That dress looks beautiful on Sarah!! Sage green is a lighter color that you might like for that room, olive green will probably be too dark. The white furniture will definitely help with the darkness of the room and I would even suggest painting the door white, the more white, the more the available light will bounce around the room and make it lighter! Don't listen to people who want to TELL you how to house your children! They have no right to judge, question or tell you how to live your life! They should be spending their time making their own decisions on how to run their household NOT spending time trying to run your household!!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Hey Lisa! As always, thank you so very much for the curtains and curtain rod. You're always so very good to us and we appreciate you immensely! I look around our homestead and see all the ways that you've blessed our family - not just with material items though. The support, encouragement, and steadfastness that you've shown our family is a treasure. Sending love to you, friend, from the hot and super-humid Ozarks!! :)

[@lisaharrigan1370]

@@ozarkfamilyhomestead Thanks so much and you are very welcome! It has been hot and humid here too and us northerners are "dying" from the heat and humidity! Just to give you a chuckle, it's 87 degrees here and humid and we all can't stand it!!!!!!!

[@connieclutter1158]

I would utilize space with a bed in sewing room

[@BeverlySmithJohnson]

Great video! Love all the new space of the summer kitchen. The boys new room and Sarah’s sewing room are great. I know the girls rooms will be beautiful too. 💕

[@PeterCleveland-n1t]

Maybe paint the woodwork the same color as the walls? I haven’t ever done this but I see it often on home improvement shows. A light area rug would help.

[@aproverbshome173]

So happy for your family! Everything is very nice!

[@KoRican-vt1bv]

Good morning!! Your daughter has the brightest most welcoming smile. Sarah looks so beautiful and hubby is looking sharp.

[@iphigeniakatsaridou9059]

Janice thanks for sharing this video with us, showing us all the progress. Sarah and Shawn looked great, hope they had a lovely time ❤

[@Diana_P486]

Love the boys room, well done! In the girls room, that corner shelf might work in the summer kitchen with hooks underneath to hang aprons, pot holders and utensils? Then on the shelves spices, pectins, slt sugar etc. canning supplies. Just a couple of thoughts! 😊

[@Diana_P486]

That was supposed to be 'salt'!

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

Maybe you have said but I’m curious why you don’t wear a wedding ring. People in my church don’t either

[@connieclutter1158]

You could put up plywood for room dividers for the girls

[@IngeLyck]

What about Sarah and her privacy’s? A dresser doesn’t make it. Couldn’t she have a bed in the sewing room? ❤❤

[@Myfavorites877]

I wish the pipes didn’t have to go thru her sewing room. A cute white wrought iron daybed would be nice to have in the sewing room, if she ever decided to get away or hang out with her friends.

[@npl3533]

Girls' room: I would paint the brown shelf white, put it back where it is right now and put the new dresser right under it. I would then either buy two small (or one big) desks and put them on the wall where the second bed was. The room might look bigger this way. Maybe put small shelves above the desk... A nice carpet on the floor...

[@miephoex]

Insulation in the ceiling is a must for noise and temperature control! 😊

[@lorimonson7643]

Sara doesn’t have her own room?

[@greeneyes4440]

I love your collection of books! What about adding doors to the book shelves, maybe even sliding doors. Or Sara could also sew a cute curtain... just to cover the many colors of the books and give the space a more muted, clean, and organized look.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

I really like that idea, but some children were scandalized when I suggested covering up the books! 😉

[@Timbergal]

Wow! Janice….I never knew what a Summer Kitchen was….. that is amazing! Beautiful!

[@bcerliano]

If the.bottom bank were a trundle instead of a twin, it would leave more floor space for moving around when not in use.

[@robbynburris3780]

Just a thought for the girls room there are many many very cool Murphy style cabinet beds you can even have them hanging on the wall that pull down just a thought Google it she had some cool stuff

[@davisange]

Love the boys room, it turned out great. I think it’s nice that Sara is comfortable sharing a space with her sisters, maybe those who isn’t accustomed to it May think differently but there are people all over the world and in North America who live like this even adults in their 20s or 30s share rooms with children who are their relatives or siblings and they make it happen daily

[@KD2021]

Oh my goodness! Y'all have gotten so much work accomplished. The boys' room and sewing room are awesome, both in looks and all the organization.

[@ginny01843]

Sarah ,you look beautiful. Hope you and your Dad had a great time.

[@LindaDavis-hi2un]

Doesn’t Sarah want a room of her own? I just thought that since she is taking college courses that she might enjoy the privacy and the three littles are so cute together.❤😊

[@mruggier0]

I agree a 17 yo girl doesn’t need to be sharing with a 3 yo . She def should have her own space.

[@evelynjolliff2799]

Agree,she should definitely have her own space.

[@mruggier0]

Oops it’s for Sara and Anna . However Anna is significantly younger . Seems like the three littles together Sara alone would be more sensible

[@susanmorningstar1989]

The house tour was very nice the boys room turned out very nice and very organized.Just wanted you to tell Sarah that she looked beautiful for her father daughter date.Her dress and hair was very pretty.Hope they had a wonderful evening.

[@amyg4999]

I’m sure they are working with what they have. My parents only had 4 kids and we never had our own rooms and it wasn’t a big deal at all.

[@lucindasutt7365]

Janice, your Cross-stitch work is remarkable, and t 18:20 o my mind, hanging behind glass is the only safe way to keep them safe for many, many years. Sarah, your dress is simply beautiful, as are you. Your father is so proud of you, as I can see by his smile. Nice tour to see all the new and redo spaces.

[@margaretfiggs2606]

Oh my the boys bedroom turned out so nice. Can't wait to see the girls rooms when done. 😊

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

I'm looking forward to it too, Margaret! :)

[@TnWonderer]

i did not notice but do you have a waterproof mat under where the boys hang their coats incase they come in with them wet?

[@joannemathews8394]

Very nice progress. Love your ideas.❤❤❤

[@kierstenjorgenson5305]

Sarah looks beautiful all dressed up to go out with her dad!!

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Dick Proenneke- the man Shawn was referring to in the Tuesday night chat June 26th. I was not able to enter the chat and say this so I responded here. God bless!

[@edithjohnson6835]

I love the boys room. Such sweet children.

[@kathleenchambers6485]

How exciting for everyone, space for everyone to grow but still stay close. ❤

[@deborahtoepfer6507]

Janice, my husband and I are driving through Missouri and we past the turn off for the Ozarks and I thought of you!!! I love what your doing to the bedrooms!!

[@elainebuchka6533]

❤ Enjoyed the Tour Everything looks Amazing. I'M New here and live in MO too. Sarah & Her Dad Both looked SO Nice for the Father/Daughter Dinner..BEAUTIFUL DRESS & HAIR SARAH.. ❤ God Bless You All.

[@MarthaHoward-x4i]

Sara’s a grown woman, even though she will always be your ‘baby’! She needs a little space to call her own🙂

[@Myfavorites877]

She can always retreat to the sewing room.

[@KristyReeves-ex4kc]

Have you considered a table (desk) that is hinged to the wall with a gable leg so that they can put it up when using and collapse it when they aren't so that they have better access to the closet? You could even pair it with a folding chair that would easily store out of their way.

[@lanatrapp1589]

I think white paint on the walls. White makes things look bigger.

[@janicegartner5711]

H Janice, thanks for sharing and I’m loving your ideas. The only possible issue I note is the small window …in Canada there has to be a secondary exit , beside the entry door from the bedroom( window has to be a size to get out of in case of fire) . I’m not sure what regulations are in the US but I have seen this several times with family with many children in the states where multiple children are sleeping in one room. I love large families , love what you are doing with homesteading etc but this worries my heart. I wish you all the best.

[@LifeisLoveLily]

❤ You’re looking and sounding so much brighter and beautiful Janice, what a relief - you had us worried there for a time ✨🙏🏼✨ Everything looks amazing and so put together!! My goodness Sarah is stunning in this video and hope she and Shawn had a wonderful time at the Father/Daughter event.

[@bernm1948]

It’s all looking great. love the colour array of materials in Sarah’s room. Bedroom will look so much better with white units….paint window frame, door, skirting boards etc in white. Happy decorating!🛏️🛏️❤

[@judyjenna-pilot553]

Sharing a room keeps the siblings closer as they grow up. I shared a room with my younger sister until my older sis moved out. I belive it helped us know each other better and we shared lots or special secrets as we grew up. We are super close till this day, twenty years later. Infact we purchased homes on the same street. Our children are able to grow up with each other and are as close as siblings. All because we grew up sharing a bedroom and bonding together as sisters should. 😊

[@loridreisbach554]

Old furniture is made alot better then the new furniture

[@robbynburris3780]

I think Abigail and Rebekah look so much alike and they look just like their Daddy ❤

[@kathleen4579]

With a ceiling fan, I recommend one with a remote control that controls the fan and light.

[@carolynmills513]

Janice, if that is the alarm clock that I got the boys for their bedroom from Temu, it looks nicer than expected. I agree that the games would be great out near the tables they set up to play in the summer kitchen. Do you think you will be able to do some canning out there this summer? Can't wait to see it all. You may not wish to talk about how the girls will be divided up in their sleeping arrangements. But I'm confused who goes where. I'm getting ahead of myself, I'm sure you will show us as it gets ready. Didn't know until today that you had a berm house. I've heard they are amazing utility consumption wise.

[@RadianceRush]

The new boy's room and sewing room are absolutely beautiful! Would you be able to tell me what kind of intercom system you have and where you bought it?

[@kierstenjorgenson5305]

The boys’ room and sewing room look great! So happy for your family that you got so much done!!

[@debbierowe5891]

Wow great progress. I love everything and all your plans. The light green against the white furniture will be beautiful. In future years I know you will enjoy watching these videos. Sarah is so beautiful , it does not matter what she wears. Her inner self shines through making her even more beautiful. The outfit is beautiful just like her.❤😊

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Aww, thank you so much, Debbie! 😊

[@roxannegray2796]

The boys' room looks so nice, as well as the sewing room. A window air will be great.

[@emilasmith4279]

Janice - any chance you could measure the inside of the drawers for the girl’s dresser? Inside width, height, and front to back. There are no measurements on their website for the actual inside drawer. Might be perfect for my craft/sewing room. Thx! No rush!

[@caraheart372]

Sarah is so beautiful! What a special memory with her Dad. The new spaces are looking good!

[@CheriGoodwin]

Wow, what organization! And you have so many hands to get it all done. The summer kitchen is beautiful... Both the boys' bedroom and the sewing room. Sarah and Shawn clean up well! Lol Me, I love mint green and white. So, my fav colors go just a wee bit lighter than Sarah's. Still in the same color spectrum though! How kind and thoughtful of Hernest to provide the beautiful desk. It looks very well made too! Cheri

[@TinaCarter-ox2zt]

I would definitely go a very light color in the room. It is small. Just Mt opinion. Great video

[@terrystarnes4413]

Your summer kitchen is wonderful! Can you tell me where you got the little white sewing cabinet? I need one so badly so I can keep my machine readily available instead of hidden in a closet?

[@belindaalderson9341]

Good job Sara looks great in sewing room

[@dustyroselansall8185]

Janice, thank you for the update on how well everything is coming together regarding bedroom changes - looking great! Will there be a place for mirrors in any of these new spaces? Shawn and Sarah looked so handsome/beautiful heading out for their father-daughter evening. Hope they had a wonderful time. Blessings to you all.

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

I have an idea where to put the mirror in the new girls' room, but we'll see how it all turns out. 😁

[@DailyCoffeeandJesus]

Nice room, is there a bathroom in the boys room?

[@maegardnermills4292]

Hopefully they get it done.

[@davisange]

No she has stated that they have an outhouse not to far from their room. They decided against putting a washroom in the summer kitchen

[@vitsteele-lz2hn]

Hope you all are having a great summer

[@karbear26]

The boys room look wonderful! I love that each boy has space for their own things and can store what they feel is Sewing room is looking nice can’t wait to see it finished! Your beautiful cross stitch definitely needs to be displayed so all can enjoy it’s beauty! The cabinet of pretty fabric is so fun! The new girls room will be beautiful too!

[@trishthedish2790]

Janice thanks for showing us the updates it looks so good

[@TerryWilliams-l8p]

You should paint the room. Green and white stripes would still keep it light. But then I still have their Green.

[@kathycouture3590]

Summer kitchen looks great! Could you please do another What we eat in a week video?

[@cynthiagilbert]

Wonderful use of space in the boys room!!🎉🎉

[@1977GBH]

Thank you for sharing Janice what a wonderful addition the summer kitchen will be for your family!! Awesome job!! Can't wait to see it's completion it will be soon!!!❤ lots of memories to be made!!

[@rachaeljersey9295]

Janice, love the new rooms...Sarah is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@PamPhillips-q1k]

Sarah looks absolutely stunning! ❤

[@lisadobson4227]

Hello, I'm so happy to see the sewing room set up. 😊 Beautiful! The boys room is so nicely done. Good job all 😊

[@joangray3058]

Janice - thank you for sharing your updates. Your family has been very busy. Everything looks wonderful and so well organized. Sarah looks beautiful in that dress. I hope she had an enjoyable night out with her father.

[@epiphany2112]

Sara should make and sell dresses or skirts. She has a lot of pretty fabric.

[@MsSam66ok]

The boys room looks fantastic and I love the sewing room. How exciting to almost have those rooms almost complete. Sarah and Anna will have a very cute room when it is painted and sorted out. Aww. Sarah, you looked so beautiful dressed up with your dad. Hope you had a very special evening. Thanks for sharing a little of your life with us. ❤

[@carriethomas5035]

I just found your channel. I love y’all (your white family. I love that y’all are faith based and believe in God!🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@16CENTS561]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your family with us ❤

[@marthaarevalo3317]

How exciting for the boys and girls! 💜

[@loriella6250]

Sarah, you look so pretty! ❤

[@judykelly5358]

Hi sweet Abigail ❤ The boys' room looks brilliant, Janice - such a sense of space The sewing room is brilliant too - what a fantastic place to work in Sarah looks beautiful (and feminine) Thank you for the tour, Janice, I'm sure all the children are going to love the changes xx

[@yinzergirl412]

Paint the walls sage everything in boys room looks great

[@Jverburgh]

Good morning, Janice and family. I hope that Sarah and Shawn had a good time at the father daughter dinner date. Thank you for updating on the boys room and sewing room. Also thank you for sharing the room for Sarah's and Anna's new bedroom. Have a great day.

[@Cindy-tk5du]

The summer kitchen boys room and sewing rooms look awesome! Nicely done!

[@lucygaribaldi]

This was my favorite video so far from your family! Loved the home improvements!

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

The boys room looks great. Where are their clothes; jeans, Tshirts etc. I didn’t see any dressers. Couldn’t they have flat storage zip cases under their beds ?

[@jennywilliams8646]

You should put two twin beds in there

[@crysdavis7815]

It's all coming together so well ..Wow Sarah looks beautiful and Shawn very handsome..Used to seeing them in farm clothes . .Great video ,loved it ❤

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

Yeah, we tend to stay in well-worn farm clothes most of the time, but it's nice to get dressed up in town clothes every so often too! :)

[@rhill9672]

I hope you and your father enjoy the dinner and the socializing with others. You look so pretty and I love love love love love your dress. I also am very proud of you and your brothers for all the different gifts that you have and the things that your parents have taught you

[@SusanBishop555]

Sarah and Shawn look so nice. Sarah is a beauty! The boys room looks great! The sewing room is so nice...I wish I had it for a painting room. A curtain of some sort would look good and more cleaner with a curtain hanging over top of those books. Just a thought. Thanks so much for this very good video!! Big hugs! 😍😘🤗

[@TnWonderer]

do you have a Dollar Tree in your area... tell Sarah they do carry fabric there... i just bought a bunch this past week... just hit and miss on them...