STARTING YOUTUBE: HOW I STAY MOTIVATED: BALANCING 2 JOBS: BEING A WORKING MOM

[@annjohnson543]

I'm so happy you're not going to quit teaching. YOU are just the type of teacher who needs to stay in the classroom. You are helping raise the next generation is the most powerful statement you made in this video. And you are 100% right!!!

[@rebeccaweinstein6560]

I admire you. Nothing against stay at home moms if that's their calling, but the fact that you enjoy being a working mom is amazing. Too many mom wants to be at home yet still work and sometimes don't put their full effort into either. You seem to put your full self into both and it's impressive. That's what a strong, beautiful, conservative woman looks like!

[@ninas992]

Absolutely refreshing to hear anyone no less a 20 something talk about budgets etc...great attitude..

[@kfackler]

I just wanted to say how much I love watching your videos! There are a lot of negative people and things in the world and I truly enjoy learning from you! I'm 38 and would say I feel like this is about as real as it gets and I learn something in your videos every time I watch them, which I find funny being that I'm quite a bit older than you! Anyways, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK and Thank You! You're doing amazing!!!!

[@angelamullis7343]

Oh my goodness! You look 21 but have the maturity level of a woman in her upper 30’s! As someone twice your age...I so want to be you when I grow up! I have been a nanny for a family of school teachers for the last 16 years. I lost my job when the “cooties pandemic” hit and all the schools were closed. I never thought I would get to work for this family again, but I just got a job offer from this family to be a daily companion for their elderly parents. I. Am. So. Excited!!!! And just let me say, Thank you to you and your husband for teaching our littles/bigs and helping them to become the amazing people they are meant to be! I know personally know how difficult but fulfilling of a job this is on a good day, let alone right now. You rock!

[@Sarahbabieexox]

Kari Jobe!!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@CateCooper]

I relate to this and you so much! I got married at 19. My husband and I had our first son at 18 and then our second when I was 20. We didn’t have a lot of money and we’re in a much better place financially now but at 20 I was cooking at home all the time and we barely ate out. Me being in school and my husband in the army meant we didn’t have a lot of money. Now almost 4 years later we have more money and I’m still in school but we still budget and cook at home majority of the time. It makes you feel more financially free because you save everything you possibly can. Keep going! You’re one of the few relatable and real KZbinr’s still around ❤️ the kind of teacher I hope my boys have when they start school!

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

yes! thank you for sharing your story. best of luck to you!

[@InSanesKitchen]

I could not be a stay at home mom. It IS really hard. I cried when my daughter was 3 months and had to go back to work, but later on it felt like my break...where I could have adult conversation. I know that sounds awful, but my daughter is my best friend so I LOVE all my time with her. I also love what I do for work and being successful.

[@homeschoolmom779]

You are 25 and im 39 and I seriously look up to you! Your a great mom and wife and I absolutely LOVE your cooking videos. I have made many of your recipes and looking forward to trying more. After working 10 hrs shifts its nice to come home to a hearty crockpot meal for me and my family (married with 3 boys). I am thinking about purchasing a air fryer. Can you make some cooking videos with more air fryer ideas? Thanks 💞

[@cadencel540]

25?! Your maturity level is so high I was guessing 35 because you are far more advanced than all my 25 y/o friends!

[@RONALDOTHEGOATCR7777]

I felt insult🤐as I’m 29 but can’t do what she does at once

[@valerieborovik3885]

You are such an inspiration! I have just found your channel and I am expecting our second baby and I was starting to feel like really disorganised. Watching your videos has inspired me to get more organised. I also love Kasey Musgraves!

[@evacorbett3992]

I’m so glad you made this video. I already admired you, your beauty, personality and the effortless way you glide through your life, making time to share it with us. You are wise beyond your years, and now I know you love the Lord- the icing on the cake. It’s such a blessing to know there are people who love Jesus and our children and some of them are helping to educate the next generation. I have a new greater respect and love for you. God bless you and your family ♥️🙏

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

thank you for all of the kind words!

[@drd275]

I enjoy watching your videos. You are the daughter I wish I had. I have to grown sons 33 and 30. I'm a 61 year old retired woman. I started watching your shows because of your cooking videos. However, when I would get my notice and it was a video about make-up, babies, cleaning etc...I would watch them. I'm sharing this with you because I want you to know that I'm an older women and enjoy watching you.

[@lilrustee]

62 here, with a 36 yro daughter who gave me my first grandchild (3) and I get the pleasure of watching her. I also have one due to be 26 and just got engaged. I love Abby and try and never miss a video!

[@homeschoolmom779]

Agree. 39 and love her channel ❤ 💕

[@nancyosgood777]

I am subscribing to your channel right now because I want you to get to 100K!! I am a 62 year old retired grandma , I think your videos are so helpful to many young women. I hope you keep posting AND I hope you keep teaching. You are the type of teacher we need a million of!

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️

[@loriwaugh8051]

Couldn't agree more that so many adults don't know how to budget and cook at home. Some of my coworkers look at me like I have three heads when I talk about savings goals, budgeting or meal planning. You are a great inspiration 💕

[@ramshafarrukh5375]

My 5th grade science teacher was incredible and really changed my life path. Her encouragement and teaching style focused on curiosity inspired me to think of science more seriously. 15 years later, I am in a STEM field and think of her often. You're incredible and are probably having such an amazing impact on your students!

[@amyd44]

It's wonderful that you're so fulfilled in your job and you're pursuing what you believe is right for your family, not letting others pressure you into a lifestyle you don't want. Keep it up!

[@taylorhuitt]

You made me tear up when you were talking about teaching😘 God called you to teach and I can tell just how passionate you are about it!! I love watching you and i'm so glad to have your influence in my life!!💕

[@susanjacks8830]

Abby you are amazing! I'm 66 yrs old and so my kids are raised and have children of their own. Your channel is so refreshing and I believe your sweet personality helps create that. Love your $5 meals. We all need to save money so its helpful whether you are a young family or empty nesters like us. Keep up the great work....you are amazing!

[@Stellaperez658]

Thank you for letting us into your life. I love your channel! You are such a role model at only 25! Almost 100k - please everyone share let’s get her channel to 100k!!

[@Sappfarmanddesign]

Love your videos! So relatable. 💕

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

Thank you so much!!

[@TheKellyGreen]

I love love LOVE how you worded the working mom and sahm topic. We are given grace for the life we have/want.

[@ashleydalstra4599]

Loved this video!

[@wellwithmysoul487]

As a mama that has been able to stay home with my 3 littles for the last 5 years but am now finishing my degree to work full-time, this video was so relatable! Both working Mama's and stay at homes can benefit greatly from your content 💖

[@victoriaLL345]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Ruthann7]

You are an amazing woman. You are meant to be a teacher,mother, wife, and all-around good person. I am old enough to be your grandmother and I love all your videos. you are so sincere and real.

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

Wow, thank you!

[@michellebaumgarner2396]

For almost being 26years old you are very wise , mature, successful ,very well educated and level headed. You matured level is like you are in your mid 30s but definitely look in your 20s .. I'm amazed how mature you are . And you are very beautiful amazing young woman/mom/wife and a teacher ❤

[@kaysnestlife1671]

This is such a relaxing and relatable video. So many working moms can benefit from your videos! Thanks for the great content! 😁

[@melanieallen2992]

I love how you share that you allow God to lead you in your decision making and how you give Him the glory! Thank you for sharing about yourself. Everything that you said about being a stay at mom was so true. I was blessed to stay home with my children and homeschool them until my oldest went into sixth grade. However, it was one of the hardest jobs that I ever had, now my kids are in a private school and I am a working mom. You just have to do what fits for your family. Love your channel! Mel from NC

[@joettasmith1557]

You are making a difference in the lives of so many people. Thank you for sharing yourself like a ray of sunshine with all of us. God bless you and your family. 😃

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

You are so welcome!

[@PenelopePeppers]

You will make an impact on many of your students years down the road....Trust me.....I still remember what my 5th grade teacher taught me and her Great Words of Wisdom still stick with me today :) !!! RIP Mrs. Weatherall

[@GrayMorgan7]

Such an encouraging video! As someone who is TTC and is fully aware that we cannot afford for me to be a SAHM, the fact that you continue working and have such faith in your childcare really does bring some peace of mind.

[@Pepperpotts24]

I love your channel! I just discovered you and I think you will become one of my top KZbinrs!

[@thatboyandgirlmama]

You’re so sweet and I love that you are open to God’s plan for you but that you are planning to continue to teach even if your KZbin success continues to grow. Very admirable. Love from AZ😘

[@dawnlatham4852]

Just wanted to let you know that I am an older mama, but love your informational videos so much and wish you were around when I first got started in life! You keep doing you!❤️

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

thank you!

[@ashleyb420]

My youngest is going into 5th grade this year. I admire what you do because I know I couldn’t ❤️

[@candisbaldonado9325]

I love your videos, my daughter is 19 and is going to school to be a teacher she wants to teach 3rd graders. Right now she is a teachers assistant teaching 3 and 4 year olds 😇

[@samfaddoul5596]

I loved this.. I know it's not your typical content but so cool to get a little glimpse into your life... Had no clue you were that young... I'm going to be 28 this week always assumed you were my age or so... You may be younger than me but you are such a inspiration.. I had my son at 19. Fady forwaed and I am now a single mom of two and live on a very strict budget so your videos have been so helpful for meal planning and budget grocery ideas for me ect...

[@autumntaylor9106]

I loved this so much! As an educator myself it’s so nice hearing why you are an educator and gives me hope for the future when we start growing our family that I can balance everything.💖

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

you can!! takes a little bit more planning to stay on top of things but you can do it

[@mrs.c3523]

Not feeling like you'd be cut out for being a stay at home mom isn't bad at all! You know your strengths and weaknesses and know what fills your cup enough to keep going. 🙂

[@amy1151]

Hi, Abby!! I am a special education teacher who primarily co-teaches in 5th grade math and ELA classes through the inclusion model. (Due to Covid, I am now serving students in pull-out.). What totally blows my mind is that my oldest is in 5th grade this year. My middle is in 1st grade. I also don’t think that I would ever quit teaching. I feel that balancing both a teacher and a mother allows me to be better at both. I certainly find myself having more patience with my kids when I am also working than in the summer when we are together 24/7.

[@Kimberley_Black_White_TV]

I really enjoyed this! Thank you.

[@jennyt7612]

I am so glad I found your channel - really enjoy your videos. You're so right about the importance of teaching - It isn't just a job, it's a vocation. I always respected & appreciated my children's teachers ( my daughters are now in their 30's) & my eldest daughter is a teacher herself. I really enjoy your meal planning / cooking videos & look forward to more in the future. It's amazing to me that many of my favourite vloggers are from Texas - as they say in Texas "Y'all are wonderful !". Best wishes from Sydney Australia

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

thank you so so much!

[@Saras_place]

Great q and a ...

[@Pma7108]

I loved this. You are a dynamic young woman. You inspire me and I’m 49! ☺️

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

thank you!

[@maritzamoffett8021]

Dang she is so pretty!

[@skelley689]

I love your cooking videos!! I've gotten so many recipes for my family from you! And I love that they are simple recipes too!

[@bwes25411]

I enjoyed this video and it is so refreshing to hear about how much you love teaching. ♥️

[@chophappy]

This was such a great video and I'm sure life can be hard trying to juggle all that but you're doing a great job!

[@dawnlatham4852]

Your welcome and stay safe out over there in Texas! Gotta love hurricane season!

[@a476716048]

Yes! Film another Q and A video. Also please explain how you are teaching in the COVID-19 era.

[@devonnareynolds]

Thank you so much for making this video. I am in college and want to teach elementary school so I’m delighted to learn you are a teacher yourself! I love your cooking videos; may God bless you and your family.

[@junegirl45]

Hi Abby You are very mature for your age. I thought you were older. I like your content especially your cooking content. I am 58 and my kids are grown 24 an 29. My daughter is getting her life together,but you are already there. So amazing. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next Q&A video. Take care and stay safe.

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

yes I always have been! thank you!

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Being a teacher is stressful! I was a Elem Music Teacher for 13 yrs but I also loved my job ❤️

[@jameyqg398]

I think I've been following you from the beginning of your channel. Its good to see you with q lot of followers and your channel is a success!

[@JesGraggHampton]

Oh we LOVE HEB jelly!

[@karengilbert8330]

I just started watching your videos and I love them! I’m a born again Christian.

[@so0oso0o5005]

I admire how u love ur job ♥️🙏🏻

[@Joy-wx1mk]

I feel like we are long distance friends! Love watching your little life ❤️

[@AshleyLooney333]

Your channel needed a Q & A! 🙂 Happy to get to know you! Love your videos!

[@katelynskitchen2689]

I love the focus of your channel. I'm 24 and am the same way! Not very many people our age love cooking. Very similar story here with my channel. We also got married young and I'm home with our two kids now. Love your content! ☺

[@stephmomof9kids]

Im so glad I recently found you!Love watching your videos!

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

Thank you so much!!

[@momamcneely7408]

Shopping !!!! And thrifting...and estate sales

[@robincarley7323]

Wow, you are very mature for 25! I enjoy following you and learning from your calming presence❤️

[@denisekirsch3759]

Glad to hear you're not going to quit teaching. I really enjoyed teaching and would make all our meals on Sundays and then add vegetables or salad to the meals. It really helped out and only one big mess. Even though I'm retired I still do it. Teaching is soo rewarding!!. When I heard you talk about making to do lists and organization and finding it hard to relax I thought well we must be sisters! Lol Great video!

[@priscillabohn4621]

I can totally relate with you. I am a doer and an organizer I guess that's the Teacher in me too. I also put flooring in my home painted the cabinets and keep a clean home. I get asked where do you get the energy at 60. IDK. I love teaching 27 years all special ed.

[@lilianaesqueda6029]

I love your channel. I am new subscriber. I really wish every teacher will think like you. I have seen some bad teachers out there. I have kids and I always worry about them.I think teachers are like a second mom haha. Anyways thanks for sharing your videos and taking the time to do them.

[@Zenbia42]

Yay! Loved this Q and A! Can't wait to see the couples one.

[@RONALDOTHEGOATCR7777]

I wish to be a hard worker but I cannot manage with being a housewife a mum and an English teacher so I left my job 😐

[@brittanykeith9561]

Yay! This was fun! Haha glad I'm one of the Instagram regulars hahah looking forward to the couples q&a ! Love learning about others!

[@tinasears610]

I always look forward to your videos. They are so relaxing. Can't wait to see the Q&A with you and your husband.

[@kathleenoldewurtel8067]

Thank you for this video. Do you make teaching videos?

[@PenelopePeppers]

Again My teacher Mrs. Weatherall taught us a Health Unit where we would plan out a weeks worth of Healthy Meals and we had to come up with the Menus and Actually have our parents cook these meals we suggested in our Healthy Menu for a week and get our Parents response on the taste and actual foods going together to make meals satisfying and tasty while being healthy.....Could be an option for your 5th graders this year to combine your KZbin Channel and your Teacher abilities.....Just a thought :)

[@ashleyponce2255]

That's awesome you are a Teacher! My son is in 5th grade this year and his favorite subject is Math! I wished you were his teacher!

[@Jackieelizmiller]

So glad for this video!! Just started following you and was wondering all these things! Love watching your videos. You’re so real and just so relatable. -Blessings!

[@ceramj1995]

Watching this video made my heart happy ❤ love watching your videos!

[@lilar5806]

I really admire you and the reason behind your KZbin Chanel. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@teishamiller8913]

I love your channel you are so sweet and real and it feels like you are actually talking to me when you were talking about teaching. 💕

[@susankane5597]

That was lovely ♥️

[@Angela-xv6yf]

Beautiful person inside and out 💕

[@maryeaves4195]

Absolutely love that you love being in the classroom! I have 2 that teach in Texas and they feel like you do. For some reason I thought you were a nurse I don't know why....lol I love watching your videos.

[@stanskarbek13]

Thanks!

[@nancycronin601]

Loved this video. You are a gem.

[@devinhockaday1556]

You look great screw any of these dumb people who think your not 25 you are just mature for your age. Also of women it’s sad to say really don’t like to see someone doing better then them. I love watching your videos I love watching you on IG please don’t ever let any of these people make you stop!

[@aclaus596]

I really like you. I hope your a teacher who is educating on math and science and not on politics and all the woke stuff. Because math and science is so important.

[@thaitexan8026]

You are amazing...amazing. Such a beautiful woman with so many talents. You make me proud of another amazing great female TEXAN. You are authentic!! Thank you and best regards & prayers for your KZbin channel.

[@EFR1616]

It was neat to get to know more about you. I love watching your content and have found it super helpful. I’m a firm believer you tubers, as with any influencer/news reporter/“celebrity”etc, has their right to every bit of privacy they want. They are normal people too, there should never be an expectation of because you are on a platform viewers should be granted the ability to know any or all of that persons life. It is nice though to learn more about you and see your personality from a side other than the instructional kind of videos. Thanks for letting us see that side of you and learn a little more about you!

[@pchristinedpchristined7043]

I found you looking for cheap recipes and was hooked after one episode! You are very mature but you spend time and it shows you are making videos that are useful, helpful and you are just likable! If you weren’t a teacher I don’t know whAt you would be cause you teach kids in the classroom and adults on KZbin Thank you. You produce good content and we appreciate that a lot

[@carolynoquinn1638]

Great video! You mentioned me! My 15 minutes of fame? You're a marvel to me, and so pretty.

[@brittanymiller123]

Was this really 19 minutes? I was like, you're done already?! lol You can tell you are a teacher by how you speak and form your sentences. 👍 I really enjoyed watching this video and can't wait for the next q&a.

[@sherreepeterson3496]

This was so fun love you and your channel

[@IMTHATCHICK11]

Thank you so much for this. Very insightful I appreciate this, I got to know your fam on another level. Have a great day

[@kkaylajo2012]

Love your videos! & I truly strive to be like you 💛

[@veronicacanisalez9519]

I have a Q and A form the next video... Does your husband ever feel like you let KZbin into your personal life to much and does it ever become an argument???

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

no! I never really do "work" in front of family...i do the editing and things at night. he is helpful and very supportive!

[@veronicacanisalez9519]

Yayy bc I'd be sad if you ever had to stop. Love your personality and simplicity thanks soo much

[@katieranney4596]

100% agree on not being a stay at home mom! I've always said that wasn't for me. I'm a much better mom when I work!

[@buynsell365]

Great video. I enjoyed getting to know you.

[@DiligentMotivation]

Great video! I really liked it.

[@JustJennie147]

Yes so enjoyed getting to know you! I’m fairly new here. My question for your husband is didn’t you say he was a teacher too? What does he teach?

[@helenlacunza]

I love your videos Its just me and my boyfriend for now but I am also trying to go to school and save through cooking at home. Can u make some budgeting videos and helpful tips to save money?

[@thesimplifiedsaver]

yes!

[@donnawright7906]

Such a sweetheart😇💗