Hydrating Iced Tea, How to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear, Plus pruning Black Raspberries!

Hydrating tea recipe: www.dropbox.co...
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[@jeannet9592]

Your little boys are adorable. What a blessing to have little ones so eager to help in the kitchen, and for you to include them.

[@asmith8973]

I love how the boys are right there wanting to help and Ruth Ann shows soo much patience allowing them to help.

[@GabrielleFisher-o6h]

Matthew 6:33-34 NKJV💝 [33] But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. [34] Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. 💝

[@lleestimer2547]

I loved Harrison's little face when he tasted the lemon juice. I had a little blond haired boy, and now, Praise God, I have a blond haired grandson. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family and life with us.

[@GabrielleFisher-o6h]

Matthew 6:33-34 NKJV💝 [33] But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. [34] Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. 💝

[@anitaculp683]

I love to see kids growing up like we did!!! No real tv and no computers!! Making up things to keep them happy and occupied!!

[@Prezlsc]

While recovering from a surgical procedure on my leg, I have been bing watching your videos. I came across you last year, in a green bean video 🤗 Zinc will now be included in every jar! They are so much more vibrant! I have to say, as a Christian, I have never come across someone who shows SO much JOY! Not happiness, REAL joy 😍 Love your channel!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Awe. Thank you!! My Joy comes from the Lord!!

[@juliapearce4380]

Ruthanne is it hydrating tea instead of dehydrating tea.

[@littleme3597]

@@juliapearce4380 lol. Tea that hydrates. I had to do a double take, too.

[@GabrielleFisher-o6h]

Matthew 6:33-34 NKJV💝 [33] But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. [34] Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. 💝

[@robinpritchard830]

Ruth Ann you are the busiest human I know. I so appreciate your tips on everything from food, gardening, preserving and your tips for motivating children. I mean, motivating them so they will eventually choose to do what needs to be done. They see the reason and that things done correctly is always better in the end. Thank you for sharing so much of your busy life so your viewers (me) can keep learning as we go through life.

[@sandybrown1439]

I absolutely love it when Harrison gets on camera and gets involved and what you're doing. He's just such a joy.

[@littleme3597]

He is my favorite. Full of personality. A sweetheart.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Loved seeing the boys’ bicycles with the zip ties on the spokes. We used to put playing cards on our bicycle spokes to make noise. Fun memory!

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

You all have such a blessed life i understand everyone has hard times and things go wrong but your joy outshines anything that might be going on. Your family shows that you are such a wonderful mother. What a BLESSING to be able to live on that gorgeous property and the way you care for your family and amimals is amazing. Thank you for sharing some of it with us.

[@evelynjolliff2799]

I always hate to see your videos end❤

[@lylacrawford1827]

Just found your channel and have been enjoying it. Went back and watched some older episodes and I got so tickled at the boys trying to halter train Tom and Jerry. Love it.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Welcome aboard!

[@lorigreen2192]

I just love how helpful your helpers are. And it's fun to sneak tastes of the lemon juice and salt. So cute!!! And I'm so grateful for the Swimmer's Ear remedy. I have grandbabies that love the water so this is very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@lostnationmaplehomestead]

Thank you for the excellent explanation on trimming the blackberry bushes! ❤️

[@brendalarson7406]

Hey Ruth Ann, coming to you from rainy Nova Scotia, Canada (today); love your videos, can't get enough; doing the homesteading thing here too; learning lots from you, especially the pruning, and strawberry plants; can hardly wait for the next video; bless you and your lovely family

[@Ruthannzimm]

We are currently in NS on a mother daughter vacation!!! We’ve loved discovering the area!!!!

[@sherriehagenhoff5342]

Make this hydrating tea all summer! Ok all the time! Love all you teach us and that the children are first before your spotlight- makes you shine!

[@kippykate9905]

Thank you for sharing your life, wisdom, and family with us. I love your recipes.

[@cassil.g.455]

Genius swimmers ear remedy. Thank you for sharing.

[@melodysfiresidefarm]

Always enjoy seeing you on Saturdays! Thanks for sharing!

[@Jane-zv5pu]

Ruth, A three topic day! Bless you.....Loved it. THANK YOU!❤

[@carriephoto76]

I’m so happy I came across your channel today, I definitely will add you!!! What beautiful homestead!!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!

[@catladynj]

Never knew how to trim that type of bush. Thanks for the demo.😊

[@1herbert100]

I don't know how you have the strength and will to do all you do each day. Those two boys are like twins who need a lot of your attention. Love your family and your faith. God Bless.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes they really are like twins!!!

[@tammyfletcher7667]

That tea looked amazing. Thank you for sharing recipe. And for the lemons that made me laugh. Harrison was so funny.

[@zeeeena]

You have such a beautiful family and such a lovely farm. Your videos bring back so many wonderful memories for me. I just love watching you taking care of your children and your day-to-day life. I grew up in the Los Angeles area until I was 13 and my parents decided that they were going to move to the valley and live on a homestead. We always had a big backyard garden and my parents canned vegetables. I used to sell tomatoes door to door in my neighborhood. This was the early 1970's. But I had no idea that my dad knew how to care for farm animals. It was all new to us 3 kids. He bought 75 baby chicks, a Jersey milk cow, and 3 piglets, later came the ducks, and 2 steers. My mother processed the cream and made butter and it was incredibly delicious. The collecting eggs and 2nd milking of Nosey was my job. And I loved every minute of it. I even had an egg stand my dad made for us so I could sell eggs out in front of our house. I am a new subscriber but have been watching your video's and just love them so much. Thank you.

[@pamelajunck146]

Every time I hear your music and watch you and your family my stress leaves me and I see that there is still such sweet beauty in the world when there are families such as yours. Your an incredible mom💜🙏🏻

[@deda9338]

When I spent the summer at my Uncles in Arizona I ended up with Swimmers Ear, the doctor ended up draining the fluid from my ear, that built up. This recipe would have been very handi to have prevented it. You have so much great advice and knowledge.

[@carmalitayanock9584]

Thank you once again for sharing your experience and family with us! Your videos give me an early morning smile. And your children seemed to have grown a couple of inches too! God bless you all!

[@susanbergling8781]

That ear wash is the same recipe I have been using on my goldendoodles since they have been pups 10 years ago. My daughter is a dog groomer & vet tech, she recommended this to me for my dogs.

[@pameladawson3809]

I love your videos! You’re a wonderful wife and mother. I admire the work ethic you instill in the children.

[@Annabelle-ve2vq]

Such a God given wisdom I praise God I was led to this lady absolutely a walking wealth of knowledge such blessed children

[@pamdepaolo8027]

Those little boys!!!!! So CUTE!!!!!!

[@markorgill7806]

Love to see the kids having fun....I remember doing things like in 70s living in a small town and having fun outside! Thx for sharing recipes!

[@pt8019]

Just love you, your teachings, your family, and your love of God.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Wow, thank you

[@quilteveryday]

I love your attitude in teaching in all day to the kid. Your are awesome in every way you can using explaning, showing, and hands on. This is learning , building confidence, and great explain demo. Bet your homeschool is has a virtual highest praise n hug

[@dianegaskill]

E njoyed this video, especially the boys tasting the lemon when adding it to the tea. I laughed so much from the facial reactions from the lemon. Thanks : >

[@lynnek4226]

You have the heart of a teacher. I so enjoy all the things I learn from you and that your children are learning from you and your hubby. You are a blessing to many!

[@JenniferTexidor]

That hydrating tea sounds tasty! Can't wait to make some.

[@bethford2334]

I really enjoyed your video and the smoothie bowls definitely look like winners. Such a cool and refreshing alternative in the summer heat. I loved watching the young boys being so helpful with the tea. They seem to be such sweet children. The swimmers ear solution is good to have since swimmers ear is so terribly painful. Have a good week and thanks for sharing!

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Thanks for the electrolyte recipe! Great to know about the simple "Swimmers Ear" preventative. Tom and Jerry are growing so fast and are so beautiful! 💚

[@woodworkinggirl5525]

Love, love, love watching you and your family. So full of good information and beautiful morals ❤️🙏🙌

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I just started watching this channel yesterday and I love this lady and her family. I have been learning and want to congratulate you on your continued videos. Blessings from Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@collinsddc1206]

Good morning ❤and thank you for the great recipes and solution to swimmers ear, but best of all, the joy of watching the family just have such fun.

[@TheTamrock2007]

Thanks for the great tips and beautiful footage ❤

[@jenniferbyham7040]

Thank you for taking the time to film and share with us! I love listening while I work! One of my favorite things about your content is I always learn something new! Or I learn a new way to do something! Thank you for all you do! I appreciate you and your family!

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so welcome!

[@Jamiek485]

About 22 years ago my son was a baby (under a year). He was scratching and pulling at his ears. Dr. Ship was our small town doctor and he was in his 70s. I my son to see him. He looked in ear and said he has an ear infection take him home and pour a cap of peroxide in his ears. Surprised I asked, No antibiotic? He said, no! Because he’s little do it a couple times per day. But he said if you get an ear infection leave the peroxide in till it quits bubbling (you can hear it) then drain it out. We swim in a 2 acre pond on the farm that the horses drink from. It totally works too!

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

My mom did the exact same thing to me 😊

[@sallylynn4579]

I knew an elderly lady whose mother did this regularly and the peroxide ate the bones in her middle ear causing her to be partially deaf. Be careful with peroxide in the ear.

[@Jamiek485]

@@sallylynn4579 You don’t use it unless the kid is complaining of their ear hurting or little ones will pull at their ears. Doing it “on a regular basis” is undefined. But is likely once a week or daily, and that’s taking it to an extreme. Of course you don’t do that. If a person wants to clean their ears let the water get in them while you shower or bathe and drink lots of water. Our family may have ear aches about twice a year.

[@valjalava1951]

Everything looks so nice garden looks beautiful

[@tamararobinson2069]

So much wonderful info! Super cute boys☺ Thank You!!

[@Hare-familylife1985]

I adore you and your precious family. You have the cutest little helpers right there. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. The swimmers ear remedy is great.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!

[@showard866]

Your garden is beautiful

[@doncc6080]

COOL Ruth Ann as in summertime cool!!!!

[@RabittsGal]

You my have a up and coming Chef. ❤

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

When I was a kid in the 50s, my folks didn't have air conditioning in Northwest WI. When it got hot and humid, we would either grab blankets and pillows and sleep with a fan on in the livingroom on the floor, or sometimes even on tthe cool basement floor on a thin mattress. We drank a lot of Kool Aid with lemon added. I like Redbush and Honeybush tea too because it has lots of antioxidants. And it's good cold.

[@joeannflowers3201]

Your children are beautiful and blessed to have you in their lives. I love the way you interact with them.

[@HumbleVoyager]

Thank you for the video, Ruth Ann. I have learned SO many good things from you and I appreciate your channel so much. Blessings to you and your beautiful family!

[@janicechammartin7245]

Beautiful closing shots of your garden and white fence.Lots of great helpful tips . Thank you.

[@kathygoskey6701]

What a wonderful tea! I live in Texas where is soooo hot and I’m gonna be making some for the family

[@crisbush2034]

I love watching you and your family! We try not to turn the a/c until the temperatures are 100-105 for 5 consecutive days. (We live in an apartment that receives the afternoon sun, in Las Vegas.) Unfortunately, it's a necessity as we have cats. My mom used a similar remedy when I was young. You can get swimmers' ears even when swimming in a chlorinated pool. I unfortunately got a terrible infection when I went to camp in Florida. It took forever to clear up. So, it's definitely smart to use your mixture as a preventative measure!

[@AndreaRuralMN]

In my parent's vintage house there is no airflow even with ALL the windows open! Summers were miserable before central air and window AC. I'm in the process of buying my own 100+ year old house with lots of windows so maybe mine will be different!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Putting fans to blow out the window may help them.

[@AndreaRuralMN]

@@cynthiafisher9907 yes but the intake/exhaust and box fans don't get the air moving either. The new high velocity DO work though!

[@lifeisgood-victoria796]

You are a wonderful teacher.

[@bevstacy9764]

Ruth Ann, I have watched EVERY one of your videos. I have started to make bread , Thanks to you. Also, thank you so much for the swimmer's ear medicine. My grandson will start using this. Thank you and love you. GOD BLESS ND thank you again!

[@Juniperhillfarm7]

Thank so so much for the pruning instructions. It was perfect… simple, easy to understand and to the point! Excited to get started pruning mine!! Your garden is beautiful! 💛🌻💛

[@Ruthannzimm]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!!

[@creativerita]

I enjoy your channel so much. Thank you for sharing with all of us

[@kellyn3363]

I enjoy watching your informative videos! I look forward to watching your video on Saturday mornings. Thanks!!

[@mbmiller1956]

Lovely, and educational as ALWAYS! Thank you ❤

[@Jacklynofalltrades]

I love how kind you are to your sons and family.

[@jbane2003]

We enjoy your videos so much! Thank you for sharing your life with us. God is Good!

[@grlnexdoorable]

The kids are so sweet.

[@deonaharvell5345]

The look on Harrison’s face with the lemon in the tea and Kendrick with his fingers in the salt lol love it!!!

[@judywankel5276]

Hi Ruth Ann. I find your videos very relaxing and informative. God Bless you all!

[@kayrabey1344]

I used to use alcohol in my ears after swimming but the white vinegar is a plus. Thank you I’ll share as I have no swimming children anymore. Just grand and great grandchildren.

[@ChickenladySD]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@leslierm.6732]

Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoyed seeing the gorgeous sunset at the end, how beautiful. Gods blessings 🙏

[@bettyscott5997]

Loved it all!! I grew up on a farm..., a great way to raise kids. Blessings! 🕊

[@COWELLGIRL]

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing. Tom and jerry are beautiful

[@christyjohnson6967]

You and your family are simply delightful. What a powerhouse of info in this video. Thank you so much. Blessings to you and yours.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!

[@celliott1954]

I’m feeling your pain with the lack of air conditioning! It’s a little hot here in Western Kentucky too, where the heat index will reach 109 today. Hope you all can find some relief. ❤

[@paccur1252]

Thank you for the recipe.. I certainly will be making this during our very hot Australia summer..

[@rhondahenderson9327]

Thank you for the swimmer's ear remedy solution. Glad to learn about the pruning, too. Love your recipes.

[@Jennifer-tf8ud]

Love Tom and Jerry's little black eyes💞

[@Ruthannzimm]

Me too

[@buffabee7130]

As always so gorgeous to see your homelife❤ some fabulous ways to stay cool using produce, I love the smoothies and iced tea. I forgot about swimmers ear😢 a horrid pain and such an easy remedy👍 Thank you so much fro. The Uk❤👍🏆🌟

[@lorenstribling6096]

Those smoothie bowls look delicious. Right now in MS is 101 degrees outside with high humidity and a real feel of 110 degrees. It is hard to breathe even in the shade.

[@BrendaJBarNett]

Great video. Going to try that hydrating tea...can't stand gatorade, etc., but need something in our WV humid summer wheen I'm mowing❤

[@thatonegirl1837]

Your kids are just so sweet!!! ❤️

[@Ruthannzimm]

They are!

[@cherylrjohnson9172]

That tea looks so good!😋

[@gracechadi]

Thank you for sharing.

[@karenlawson4888]

Thank you for sharing your recipe for rehydrating tea! We’ve been enjoying hibiscus tea and chocolate-mint tea. Now we have another to rotate in! Have you ever tried ginger ale poured over bruised basil leaves? I like to make my own ginger syrup and add club soda to make ginger ale. I wouldn’t have ever thought ginger ale would taste good with basil but it really does! We used it for the punch at our daughters’ wedding with sliced strawberry. Never had any leftover punch!

[@kathygoskey6701]

I made this today and it’s so refreshing. I’m on a salt restricted diet and this is a perfect balance.

[@judyholbrook7915]

Love your videos. So inspiring ❤️

[@kathywebster9167]

You and your family are one of the best , thank you 💛

[@YAYIS112]

God is good all the time!!!

[@ritahopkins7213]

Bless you ! ❤

[@cathykernen4909]

All beautiful and informative videos...thank you for taking the time to make them

[@jeanmentzer4982]

I enjoy your videos. Your manner of presentation is delightful.

[@denisesterling5220]

I can't wait to try the Hydrating Tea!!! You always have the best learning videos.

[@pamelag4529]

the boys are so inquisitive haha

[@jamienibler9952]

Great information!Thanks

[@carolynmoody9460]

Blessings ❤

[@primrozie]

Thank you. I've been making a tea like that for reducing inflammation. No honey because type 2 diabetes. I needed to know about the black raspberry canes! Our first year taking care of the wild ones that popped up a few years ago. (thank you Abba) My favorite berry. We picked small amounts every day and froze. I have a gallon bag full. So, somehow need to divide in half and make husband jam with sugar and mine with monk fruit. Hope it all sets up.

[@cindywiedemann7689]

Brings back many memories of growing up plain mennonite.

[@davidjohnson6535]

Your tea is a form of switchel. It's a type of drink that has been used for centuries to recover from hard work. It's best served cold. The Townsends channel has a good video on it. Enjoy!

[@karlye72]

Try adding peanut butter to the smoothie bowl! So good!