Preventing Pregnancy, Blurring Kids, Homemaking... Raw Q&A!

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[@SarahThereseCo]

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[@user-iz6om9xd1m]

Chuck the onion In the microwave for 30 seconds before cutting it and the tears will not come out, thank me later

[@claremarie7930]

Such a graceful way to answer the question regarding birth control! I appreciate and highly respect your level of protection of your children and marriage!

[@hannahcrisp4202]

“If you want to change the world, go home and serve your family” And you certainly do this Sarah. Thank you for your “laid back” but intentional attitude towards being a woman of God. I appreciate this video a great deal!

[@Sherlock245]

If you want to change the world 1st clean up your room. ❤

[@clairrussell1304]

I SO agree with you about the praise songs!!!!!! Give me a hymn when I need comfort or peace or when I die!!!!

[@andrearoballo1254]

As a mom to a 2 week old “if you’re just existing that’s ok and it’s just for now” hits! Thanks!! ❤

[@hkschrock93]

This is why I am glad I found your channel…you are down to earth, confident and if I can say, old fashioned?! This video was so encouraging to me in that there is someone else out there who has the same ideas and convictions! Thanks for being a light!

[@nikkigreenhow1216]

Great Q&A! Thank you! One comment about our Canadian healthcare system (from a HCW)... although we don't pay at point of service for our care, we do pay heavily for it in our high taxes and very long wait times. There's definitely a trade off :)

[@bingjenn]

I was going to say the same. Your healthcare is definitely NOT free. I’m in the states, and I’d bet Canadians pay way more than I do for services.

[@jamiebrinkman9034]

Yes I lived in Canada when I was young and also UK when I was older. My parents much prefer the US health care. Yes it's expensive if something goes wrong but you will be seen right away and the doctors are great! I think if you have 5+ kids it might even out though I'm not sure. But for those with no kids or only a couple it's more expensive in Canada because you are taxed for it.

[@karlynpeterson2871]

I loved what you said about the importance of REST to then better serve those around you, as opposed to 'self care' and being too consumed with one's self. Such a refreshing take!

[@LydiaWalker]

Wow, I loved this entire thing and didn’t realize how much I needed this. Thank you for sharing all of this from your perspective.

[@isabellalacy9901]

Ahh Sarah!! I love this so much and I am so obsessed with your content. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and so many other girls. I love seeing how you’re a mom to your kids and it’s so sweet. Ilysm and I hope you’re having an amazing day 💕

[@melissafriedrichs4716]

Omgosh, what you said about singing hymns and about praise and worship music. Totally agree!

[@aesterPie]

Hearing you say you go out for your mental health everyday and how you can just be exhausted and if I’m just existing that’s OkY it’s just for now. LITERALLY made me feel so much relief I’ve had so much anxiety and guilt over constantly just going out every day, and feeling so tired. But it gives me so much purpose and I’m so glad that it’s not odd or a “bad thing” to do everyday. Thank you for the reassurance for this moment in my life

[@oliviabarks3675]

I literally never ever comment. However, watching this video was one giant “ah-ha” moment and also felt like a breath of fresh air. You are the mom and friend a lot of us need! Thank you for showing up for moms like me ❤

[@Heartandhomewithamanda]

Thanks for answering these questions Sarah. ❤

[@TheMintycrow]

I appreciate you blurring your kids faces and I hope this message comes across with the intent it is meant (with kindness) - blurring faces is a good step but the people you’re protecting your children from care very little about their faces and much more about their bodies unfortunately. I strongly believe children should be protected in every way and have their privacy. Xx

[@lobsterkitty7]

I appreciate your comment towards sacrifice in intimacy. There is a strange cultural drive in men to not use condoms (especially with some Christian men!!) and I think this point is often overlooked. Women sacrificing our health with hormones shouldn't be the norm ✌🏻

[@kitty19254]

I actually understood something different. Very euphemistic for sure (I definitely understand maintaining personal privacy but I think advocating for healthier pregnancy prevention is really helpful!), but I thought she was referencing something more like FAM (fertility awareness method) which requires knowing and tracking your cycle and not having sex during ovulation. Could be both/either! Totally agree about the injustice of women's hormonal birth control being the norm. Not a new idea, but I'm totally convinced it's a derivative of our historically (and in many ways currently) sexist, patriarchal medical field....not about it.

[@kitty19254]

For anyone unaware, FAM is often vilified as being the same thing as the "rhythm method" (even still described as such on Planned Parenthood's and others website). It definitely isn't! It's based off an intimate knowledge (and testing if necessary) of your own unique cycle, not the arbitrary 28-day standard cycle of the RM which also relies on past information to predict future fertility as opposed to treating each cycle as it's own discrete function. :)

[@isbllaechannel5561]

I'm pretty sure she didn't mean wearing condoms and she relies on God deciding if she will get pregnant or not. I might be wrong but that's what I understood. I respect her view but I also think that in 2024 we should give to science and prevention more credibility than "God's choice". That's just my opinion.

[@henrysmom1742]

I practiced FAM for 11 years without a pregnancy and when I decided to start a family got pregnant right away, was very fertile, so it was very effective for preventing pregnancy ​@kitty19254

[@mariajuanesta3319]

She was not talking about condom use. She most likely uses NFP or simply does not prevent. This is what I do. I have 5 kids and am open to more. However, I use NFP if I need to avoid (currently on NFP because my baby is 8 months and I am healing from csection)

[@haleyjensen3619]

I go to a church that sings hymns and I always feel the spirit. I enjoy praise songs during my week and hymns more on the weekends and I feel like it’s a really balanced way to enjoy both🥰

[@IndigoJebus]

I love you for being so real, it’s so hard to not compare yourself to others and it’s so refreshing to see someone who looks like they always have it completely put together talk about it being hard sometimes and life not being perfect

[@missclover7781]

So glad you're back and able to have the boundaries that work for your family ❤

[@alainachristine8602]

This is so refreshing 😭 your channel and your perspective is such a blessing!

[@YogaNurture]

I loved your simple explanation of picking curriculum, keeping what you like, stopping what you dont. We complicate things SO much!!! That was a refreshing video all around! And yes, hymns!!!!

[@callingjc]

I am so impressed with you and your ways that you live your life. I listened to this video twice. You are an amazing momma and wife. I hope you, or whoever was not feeling well, is feeling better soon. Thanks for sharing your life with us. I love it!

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Sarah good for you to protect your children from social media ! Your a GREAT MAMA❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lorrem2539]

As a gramma now, I thought birthdays have really gotten out of control for kids. TOO much stimulation, no wonder kids are so hyper, can't focus and feel intitled that all their wants should be given to them. You are doing it right, simple and easy.

[@lauranolan4130]

Sarah Therese, have you ever considered becoming Catholic? Just thought of it because of your stance on birth control and hymns :) Love all of your beautiful home-making content. You are an inspiration!

[@kerriecu2]

Does anyone here follow, Life with Beans. An Australian family with ten children. They have great, simple birthdays, at home, with a cake of the child’s choice. For gifts they have four gifts; something to wear, something to read, something you need and something you want. Simple, family time. The child also gets to choose an outing they want. Nothing spectacular but just special for them. 👍

[@bakerbrewz]

I absolutely love this idea! Birthdays are so big and so expensive and it feels like it takes away from what the child really wants or needs. I like the idea of going back to simple and thoughtful birthdays that are special occasions for family. Thanks for sharing I am eager to check them out.

[@abialabama]

I have five kids. I stave birthdays off for as long as possible (🤣), so don’t really celebrate first birthdays - they don’t know, they don’t care - and second birthdays are veeeery minimal. In our house it is three or four gifts, very like the practice you mention, and something special to eat, be it cake, donuts - made or bought - but simple simple simple and nothing really junky ever. We don’t do parties or gatherings unless the child specifically requests such a thing, that has happened once (!), and the day is otherwise low key maybe an outing to a play park or cafe. We have very little money but I find without building birthdays up into some frenzy, they are always very enjoyable and low key and the kids love that! They don’t want anything else and love those special days. One thing we do that is weird to most and I don’t know anyone else who does it, is I always get each other child one small gift on their sibling’s birthday. I early on realised this helps spread the joy and allay jealousy and moodiness and makes the day happier for everyone. Birthdays are much anticipated but very happy and manageable events for us!

[@klingelndertruthahn8265]

I am very jealous of that sweater, its soooooo cool

[@jessicasands2770]

Thank you for being you and real. Not sugar coating things to please others. I appreciate your videos and your advice.❤

[@MarianneMedlin-dz4dz]

I have really appreciated your style of videos since you came back to youtube. Thank you for sharing.

[@thankfulea2761]

I got a lot from this video but HYMNS! Yessss, that’s what I really needed to hear. Thanks girlio, so much wisdom

[@crystalh28]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you, Sarah! We are a homeschooling family and I have recently been looking into Memoria Press. Would you ever consider doing a flip through video? There doesn't seem to be many videos on Memoria Press, so when you pulled it out of your cabinet, I was super excited. Thanks again! ❤

[@hannahbentson9374]

Listening to this video like a podcast - perfect for naptime ☕️

[@yerushalisanne]

I love that plant! It’s probably very happy to be taken care of ❤

[@amiliasofia7563]

Do you not have a garden? How do you manage getting outdoors with your children? Where do you go and how much time do you spend outdoors? Thanks!

[@chiaralright5402]

Great advice Sarah! I especially loved your talk about hymns!! My favorite hymn is “Abide with me” but now I’m inspired to learn more hymns to sing around the house with my son! ❤️

[@kaylajames2788]

Love the idea that you just have to get through the hard times sometimes.. there's no magic solution you just have to exist through it.

[@Annina64]

That was really awesome, thank you❤

[@samanthalewis005]

I’ve been watching since you lived in a tiny home with just Ivy and Calvin. I loved that content and love your new content. Good for you setting boundaries that work for your family!

[@asdfghjklasskdfghjkl]

Love this video! Feels like I’m sitting in your kitchen having a chat!

[@alexsullivan_ledbylove]

Thank you. This is just so timely for me.. I just feel the goodness of God all over your life and it's so refreshing to watch. Thank you for sharing allllll the things! Blessings to you from one mama to another ❤️

[@carleyprater2440]

Your videos are delightful! Thank you❤

[@drusillayoung9552]

Glad your back missed your videos. ❤❤❤

[@lisaweaver7881]

I enjoy your channel so, so much!! I echo your comment on worship music!! Give me those old hymns any day! Also admire you so much for pulling back so much and not sharing everything. I get so tired of clicking on a video and getting just way too much information on a couples intimate relationship. Seems to be getting more and more common. Thank you for your beautiful videos!!

[@AlexysEisenhour]

I’ve missed just listening to you talk about life. This was healing. Thank you ❤️

[@courtstenn]

Such a helpful video , Thankyou.❤

[@perle13930]

Good to see you back sweety 🙏✝️🤍

[@nassilab]

Hi Sarah! If you ever get to my (really random) question: I was wondering how you keep your kitchen towels so clean? Mine always get stains that do not go away after wash (in washing machine). Any recommendation is welcome! Thanks a lot

[@525firefly]

Loved what you said regarding trials. Great spiritual truths to be shared. Amen!

[@nancydroge7682]

Excellent video! You are wise beyond your years! Your personality is delightful! Thank you for sharing your multiple areas of expertise in the beautiful way that you do; a way that inspires & blesses those who watch! We love (& sing) the hymns in our home too! 🎶✨♥️

[@MarLeahCole]

Okay, loving this video! It was so refreshing for me! Also agree 100% about hymns vs praise and worship!!

[@dOtikaAaA]

You are such a great person to listen too. We do live in the US and I do agree that these food regulations are wacky. Wish they weren’t but it is what it is. Thanks for the video!

[@calebpierre698]

Hi Sarah, this is the first time I am writing here (using my son's account ;) ) My name is Liza. I am from New Brunswick, speaking French. I watch your youtube channel since your beginings. I just want to say that it is encouraging hearing that THERE ARE christians out there seeking for biblical churches, loving hymns, etc. Thanks for sharing :) Your sis.

[@justn5424]

I really appreciated your answer on birth control and such a wonderful way of explaining it. I will definitely be using that when people ask me. Thanks!!

[@juliaknepper4024]

Thanks for the ultra realistic take on motherhood in earlier days. As a newer mom it can be hard to compare myself to someone like you, but it's incredible that God really just gives you what you need for your specific stage. So although in your videos you typically appear to be a 5 kid and clean house MACHINE, there was a day in which you would've been happy with a store bought pizza. Just such a great reminder to not compare. God bless!

[@abigaildearaujo6898]

Could you please do a video on making a sourdough starter?

[@samanthasmorong7519]

Thank you for sharing homeschool and not a homesteader! We live in a townhouse, we have some raised beds but no way to have chickens or a huge garden. But we do garden at community gardens and shop at farmers markets 😄

[@DawsonDaysatHome]

Loved this!

[@christinegoertzen7974]

Thanks 🙏🏼 good reminders through.

[@angelag5523]

Love this q and a Sarah. And I love how the gospel and the Word are infused into your speech. I can tell you are feeding and being fed on rich truths and good doctrine. Praise God. You’ve grown so much since I started watching you in your house trailer. I’m not old per se but I’m an almost 36 year old mama with a 16 year old as my oldest and my youngest being almost 10. I married young and have never regretted it. Have a beautiful Sunday

[@emmalisa4669]

I've been watching your content for years, you have been the greatest inspiration in how I wanted to start building my life as a new, young wife and as a foster mom of a toddler. Hearing you speak about the Lord and how you turn to God in your stressful days is the greatest blessing to hear. I love how much more you mention Jesus in your new channel. Thank you for your content!

[@nh2008]

I loved this 🥲🥲 God bless you richly and your family forever ❤️

[@staciegreen9950]

I really enjoyed this video❤

[@msbeautybubbles411]

We just started birthdays and I decided to start the tradition of just a simple box cake with sprinkles and then a fun day for the kiddo doing something special! Crazy complicated birthdays are not my vibe.

[@kelseymena1844]

This was fun :)

[@sav99900]

After visiting Vancouver and BC for the first time last week, I don’t know how anyone would wanna leave and come to the states! Beautiful place!!

[@AIApprentice]

Another onion trick is keeping a bowl of water next to where you're chopping! It is attracted to moisture and if the nearest is your tearducts/eyes it will make you cry.

[@_pugito1659]

I need to try this thank you

[@amandafranklin1770]

I have also heard of wetting a paper towel with water and putting it on the counter next to where you're chopping onions. It has worked for me multiple times. I'll have to try the bowl of water trick too!

[@alexandriabrown3265]

I have taken to simply wearing my husband's big swim goggles 😂 works like a charm.

[@staciemurray514]

Loved this video❤

[@tishinahoneyblue5355]

You are so inspiring 💗

[@lynn5505]

You should paint your cabinets the color you want and forget about resell value. I’ve seen so many homes for sale lately with colored cabinets! ( in the states) also, if you think you’re going to live in your house 2 plus years or longer I’d just do it! Life is to short not to embrace what you love in your own space ❤

[@alexandralawson9578]

Yes! I agree I want to do this but my husbands not on board!

[@samanthaheins7711]

They redid the whole kitchen when they bought the house. I wonder why they put in the white cabinets then?

[@OurMessyHouse]

Loved this ❤

[@mramirez5239]

GREAT CHAT. 💜

[@stschubs]

It's nice to hear someone else talk about hymns. It took me a long time to understand and come to terms with praise and worship and why it wasn't working for me, thankfully for me God knows best and a pianist hymn playing job fell into my lap and now I just share hymns every week! It's lovely, there's a level of depth and musicality that just isn't in P&W nowadays! The history behind It Is Well With My Soul is staggering

[@alenakhatuntsev4042]

That’s how we do our kids birthdays! I always felt guilty for not being the mom who bakes her kids a birthday cake, glad I’m not the only one 😂

[@scarletstevens]

Was listening to you speak and talk about self sacrifice and not wanting a denomination and also not appreciating the praise and worship concert songs and I just thought WOW her heart seems so primed for Orthodox Christianity ☦️ I would look into it! So many videos online. Patristic Nectar is a great channel. And Rock and Sand on KZbin. My family chose orthodoxy just two years ago.. never looking back! Thank you for sharing your heart with us.. praying for your health situation. May the Lord have mercy 🙏🏼🙏🏼💗💗 Been watching your channels for about 8/9 years now! Hugs 💗

[@seekingtruthandcompassion1707]

Would love to see you do a book one day !

[@peggy9300]

Love your comment on Hymns❤ So true.

[@misslyss2992]

Where did you get your pantry storage containers (like what you keep your sugar or baking soda in)?

[@rebeccashawn1414]

I never want to be a mom or be a wife BUT watching your videos makes me feel like IF it did happen then I could do it so thanks! ❤

[@abigaildearaujo6898]

Hi Sarah, could you please do a wife talk video for newlyweds. My fiance and I are getting married next year and we are trying to build our marraige around the Lord. I would love if you could share your advice as if you were a newlywed. ❤Thank you.

[@SJ-qf2tz]

There is XO ministry. They do pre-marital classes. Check it out :)

[@reent4932]

Hi Sarah, I wondered if you could give some advice on how you prepared your body for a healthy pregnancy? I pray to be a mum one day but it's easy to get lost in all the varying opinions about fertility diets, supplements, coffee or no coffee....

[@allibourque4588]

Use a wet towel or paper towels when cutting onions it helps put it next to the onion

[@christinescoffeethoughts]

Love your videos! Please yes do a wife talk and mom talk series

[@madisonkisgen969]

Would love a video on making simple, yummy baby food!

[@patiencehensley5685]

Hi Sarah, at what age did you start using the Memoria Press curriculum with your kids?

[@melgarrity]

I miss your old channel, was my favourite! Felt more relatable

[@emmamulholland4858]

I love your sweater ❤

[@agneserin]

hi sarah. i know this video is older now and i don’t share a lot of the same views as you but that’s okay, i just wanted to say that so many of the words you shared in this video, that i believe stem from your personal religious beliefs, helped me so so much. i am in a place where my life has gone to nothing. i’m 24, i can’t take care of myself, i’ve been abused my whole life in various ways and now suddenly everything i had to live for and loved has all been taken away from me in the space of 2 months. it just keeps getting worse and i have been so frustrated at myself for being unable to take care of myself. to do the things i need to. to not be able to support the few people i have left in my life let alone myself. and so many of your words have been amazing reminders, sent to me i believe personally by the Universe, or God, or whatever you believe in or want to call your higher power. i needed to hear these things today. and although i’m not a christian i do have spiritual beliefs and this was a reminder to trust in them, and that i’m exactly where i need to be right now. and although i may not understand the reason right now, one day i will be happy again and will be able to see because i believe everything happens for a reason, including me coming back across your channel today and binge watching your videos while crying. so thank you and God bless

[@stacyfakename]

Sugar in sourdough bread is mostly used up by the yeast, so it's not as present as you'd think in the baked bread :)

[@monacokrohn347]

If you ever get a chance, even if you're not part of any particular denomination, you should visit Holy Family Parish in Vancouver just off Victoria. They will not disappoint with their hymns. My MIL doesn't do anything anymore, but if we go at Easter or Christmas, she is there because the choir is so phenomenal with the old Latin hymns!

[@faithcritchfield1066]

If you ever do decide to publish a book just know that I will be first in line to purchase it! Also, I have so much respect for your choice to be more private about your life, many on the Internet could benefit from your example.

[@SavannahGates-ex3qs]

Oh my goodness!! We used memoria press and rodd and staff math as well! I only used it through 8th grade (because we were doing Ambleside *charlotte mason* before) but Memoria press definitely set me up for success in high school. Particularly in writing, all the grammar has taught me how to write a good essay! I am now coming into senior year (as an online homeschool student) and I am so grateful! -Also you should listen to the Bright Hearth podcast by Brian and Lexy Suave, they have a very similar worldview on home-making as a Christian!

[@jessicarahill101]

You are very insiring and you help my faith increase. i live in a small town so everything natural is much more difficult here. Any tips for that? Also just curious, does your family celebrate holidays ??

[@AuguryD]

Basic birthdays with family here too. Simple and focused.

[@cynthiawhitcomb1780]

Yes! Hymns❤️

[@99rachelhoran]

What do you do to encourage independent play from a young age? My daughter is about to be 1 and she goes through phases of playing independently really well and not, and I worry that I’m going to disrupt that, or let a little bit of a regression be a setback!

[@dreamchord4544]

I heard her talk about this on a podcast, but she said basically she makes sure to spend some focused one on one time with her kids before starting her chores around the house so they aren't as hungry for her attention and can play more happily on their own.

[@sarahhanlon1310]

Thanking God for giving you this talent that you’re redeeming so beautifully. I feel like we could sit down over a cup of coffee and be friends 😆. Keep spreading His light. Thank you for sharing the content. It’s these videos I watch in my rest time that propel me forward to go and do.

[@linila1]

Nice video : ) Also, what is that gorgeous plant?

[@JENipherLyn]

What are the jars you used to put the baking soda in?

[@shelby3987]

Simple birthdays are the best! We live in a world that is so materialistic and vain. Except our simple birthdays always include a home made desert! (Usually brownies!)

[@kierareed8145]

I never xomment but kust wanted to ssy i really loved this video it felt so natural and not forced