Ivon is winning our hearts with her fun (and refreshingly helpful) teenage energy... the cats too with all their antics! I'm a decade behind you Karen but not nearly as active and busy. I'm probably perimenopausal but I was also diagnosed with Hashimoto's a year ago so my hormones are likely out of whack. I would love a sit down and chat type of video about your menopause journey and what to expect. If it's not too private, I'd also love to hear any of the kids' adoption stories. 💗
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! 💖 You can email me if you want for more on my adoption story: thismainermom@gmail.com 😃
@decide2day815 Жыл бұрын
Ivon is so beautiful…i’m glad she’s letting you film with her. Have enjoyed watching the two of you interact with each other.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I am loving it too!! 💙
@gigipaz5959 Жыл бұрын
Ivon is so beautiful and has beautiful hair too! I miss being a student and school shopping. As a social worker, I buy my own planner, stickers, and colored pens to make working full time a little more fun🎉
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I love all the fun planners, stickers and colors too!! 😍
@Joy-zp5lv Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I enjoyed it. As well as Ivon´s decluttering in the last video. For me school starts on Monday. I´m looking forward seeing the kids again after 6,5 weeks. Hugs from Germany 🌻
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
I hope you have a great school year, Joy!! 💞🌺🌺
@cinderellafan362436 Жыл бұрын
Great deal of work accomplished before lunch ladies! Karen I remember our last year, hectic but oh so fun. 😁 Ivon picked out some cute items for school! I love gel pens, and a pink Nike backpack! 😁 We loved our home education journey, I would not trade that time for anything. Except to go back in time and do it all over again. 😁 I pray Ivon & you enjoy this last year and have a BLESSED year together. Have a super blessed week dear friend! ❤❤
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Hopefully once I get a break I'll want to go back and do it all over again!! 🙃
@authenticallyamber99 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your last year of homeschooling!!! 🎉🎉🎉 You made it!!! ❤ We homeschooled for 20 years and by the end, I felt like I needed a trophy! 😂 It was a great experience or should I say character building lifestyle! Ivon got some really cute school supplies! Have a wonderful year!
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!🎉🎊
@paulawhite5157 Жыл бұрын
This interested me because for the first time in my life my bedroom is so overcrowded now. Too much stuff. Can't blame it on my age anymore. Time to make changes. Love to you. BTW the goulash looked so delicious.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
You got this!! 🙌
@kareninhtownmitchell9191 Жыл бұрын
Ivon needs to start her own channel. She is so comfortable with the camera, plus she is such a beautiful young lady. Have a great senior year!
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
I agree!! 😎♥️
@pam14321 Жыл бұрын
Hellooo Karen! Lovely to see you. Bless Ivon, she’s so cute, doesn’t mind the camera either so it’s lovely to see her too. She got some brilliant things for back to school! The pasta dish you made was almost identical to the spaghetti Bol I make, always delicious. Great video/vlog (I’m never sure which is the right term😂) As always much love and light to you.🥰🥰🥰
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
That's so interesting about the spaghetti dish!! 💗🌷
@michellejohnson6246 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing your daughter.. best wishes to her for her last year of school
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! 😎
@marilynvelez8147 Жыл бұрын
Ivon have a great new school year. Karen maybe your anxiety is the fact that it's her last year, by the way you are looking amazing on your weight loss journey.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Perhaps!! 💗 And thank you!! 🥰
@allioakley3372 Жыл бұрын
I love you and Yvonne together. So fun!!
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks, we are having fun!! 😍
@darloonie9465 Жыл бұрын
That black blouse with the flowers on it is very pretty and looks flattering on you. The stack of books on your husband's nightstand reminds me of myself. I'm a book hound. I definitely need to devote more time to actually reading them!
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! He is a definite book hound!! 💓
@sherrygantt2158 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed Momma and Daughter time. Ivon, you are a sweetheart. You are beautiful and smart. Keep God front and center. And, you will go far in life.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🤗
@SonyaChavez Жыл бұрын
It’s still very hot in Texas 105 degrees and very humid. In winter we can get cold, but we hardly get snow. Usually just ice. Loved watching your daughters room declutter. Good luck with your last year of home schooling!
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! That's so hot!! 🥵
@bethstratton3391 Жыл бұрын
Karen, I can’t believe you are in your last year of homeschooling. Congratulation on almost getting to the finishing line. Like Yvonne, I didn’t much like school either, but I did enjoy college. It was sweet to see Yvonne looking so excited to be nearing completion of senior year and it was also fun watching her show us her little shopping haul. Has Yvonne thought about having her own KZbin show once a week next year ? I think she is a natural in front of the camera and has such a joyous attitude and energy. Also, I think it was so nice that you were able to visit with your son and daughter-in-law and worship together. Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Beth!! I am not sure if she wants all the editing work but you are right, she is a natural!! I hope to include her more! I am sure she will end up working more hours but for now it's been fun to do this together!! 💓
@moniquefuselier7711 Жыл бұрын
Awww, hope you both have a great last year! My youngest is in her Junior year and I will have 20 years of homeschooling behind me when I "retire". Please tell Ivon we appreciate her popping into the videos.
@jeanettekvinlaug2772 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos, and getting to known your family. (Or two of them at the least.) And the music. Everything in other words. ❤ Can we get some glimpses of the home schooling?😊
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'll try to come up with something for the homeschooling! 💞
@alisonbell3475 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful daughter you must be so proud. X
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! 💐
@michelehice8338 Жыл бұрын
I quit drinking caffeine coffee..now i have one cup in the morning of caffeine free coffee..it helps with anxiety..and yes mine was due to post menopause
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Good times...likely my issue too...💓
@carrie3206 Жыл бұрын
What a delight to see you and your daughter Yvonne hanging out together! She is a natural in front of the camera, isn’t she! I look forward to the closet revamp with you guys! 🌺🌸🌸🌺
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Yes, she is definitely a natural! No shyness there!! 😃
@carrie3206 Жыл бұрын
@@ThisMainerMom ❤️
@em...... Жыл бұрын
Ivon is awesome. Loved her school haul. I hope she has a wonderful senior year! Leo was so cute in the bag. My cat got her head stuck in a handle of a bag like that the other day. I don't know how she managed it, but she wasn't happy. haha. Woozi on the treadmill... I can't stand the cute!! I want squish him and give loads of kisses. ❤❤❤ I really enjoyed this video. Hope you're doing well Karen. Many hugs xx
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!💓
@MsArtistwannabe Жыл бұрын
Your daughter looks fun and joyful.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I agree!! 💝
@lisaann6267 Жыл бұрын
i wasnt comfortable taking the hormone replacement, i looked into natural replacement. cold pressed evening primrose oil that worked for me. but my cousin used a cream that you rub on her arm, Progesterone cream. things to talk about w/ dr. make a note on your phone. have a blessed day. PS. the declutter vid w/ daughter was awesome! whoo hoo!
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that! I'll look into it!! 💓
@DistanceTraveled Жыл бұрын
G2 pens are my boyfriend's favorites!
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
They’re really nice! 😃
@carolynoquinn4573 Жыл бұрын
Ivon is cute and a lot of fun!
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! 💗
@lisaann6267 Жыл бұрын
i bought a Caboodle case yesterday. it will hold my sewing stuff. i got tired of not finding where i put sewing things. i spent 1/2 looking for my tape measure! ugh. her school things are pretty! 😊😊
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!🥰
@valeriehopkins644 Жыл бұрын
I'm with Ivon about school. Hated it but home schooling wasnt a thing. Way past menopause and I'm getting hot flashes. Just feels like an internal fire started.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
My hot flashes refuse to go away too!!! 🥵
@SillyMeKimmieG Жыл бұрын
I Love Yvonne's Haul. I would've loved that stuff as a teen. I'm in school now in my 40s and would still love it. lol. Would she ever be interested in showing her hair care routine? I also have naturally curly hair and love to see how other curly-haired people care for theirs. It's taken me decades to learn how to take care of myself.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
I'll ask her!! 😀
@charlenebrissette3348 Жыл бұрын
Karen, I feel like I kinda know you so I am asking you to pray for my mom. She was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer throughout her body and only has about three months to live.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Oh Charlene!! I am so sorry!!! I will be praying; please update as you can. I feel like I know you too!! ♥️
@charlenebrissette3348 Жыл бұрын
@@ThisMainerMom Thank you. Flying home on Monday and hope to learn more.
@bentley1530 Жыл бұрын
It looks like it is going to be lovely way to end your homeschooling journey. I hope you both have a great year to remember.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! ♥️
@brendahamilton4426 Жыл бұрын
Your sidekick is really cute.❤
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
I think so too!! 😍
@ireneheidner7065 Жыл бұрын
Love the vlog. Thank Karen and Ivon. Would not mind to see more homeschool days of the two of you. 😀 I am not into watching sports. Around here, a lot of people like to watch soccer. ⚽️ Greetings from Germany
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Irene!! I will see what I can do to add in some homeschool content. 😃 We love to watch soccer too, especially the World Cup!! 🙌💗
@sarahbryant6391 Жыл бұрын
nice one. ivon do well.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🥰
@vediek1276 Жыл бұрын
My first time here and I love it sooo much. ❤❤❤
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Thank you and welcome!! I am so glad you are here!! 🥰
@christyhazen6946 Жыл бұрын
You went right thru my town to Woodstock 😂. It's been a week of Mondays this week. I'm so glad it's Friday!!!
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
WHAT?!! Oh bummer, we could have met!! What a sweet town! I went to a really sweet cafe for lunch! We hit Weathervane in Lebanon, NH on the way home! 💝
@christyhazen6946 Жыл бұрын
@@ThisMainerMom yep I'm in white river junction. Funny thing is I was in wells on Sunday😂. I'll be back in ogunquit for Christmas by the sea in December
@Myeverydaywifelife Жыл бұрын
Good Morning Karen! 💜
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Good morning!! I’ve been watching you zone cleaning video this morning! ❤️
@Myeverydaywifelife Жыл бұрын
@@ThisMainerMom 👍💜👍💜👍
@SillyMeKimmieG Жыл бұрын
My husband is a dolphins fan and most of my family are commanders fans. I do not watch NFL. But I am huge NHL washington capitals fan.
@סופיגנדל Жыл бұрын
❤❤
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
💕💕
@celticjen14 Жыл бұрын
BUFFALO BILLS is my team! #Billsmafia Tell Yvonne we are beating the Chiefs this year! Lol❤
@MsArtistwannabe Жыл бұрын
Wolsey looks like a linebacker today.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
He sure does!! 😂
@sandradisclafani6725 Жыл бұрын
♥️👍
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
🙌💞
@LadyoftheValley Жыл бұрын
You Americans get me so confused. So you're making Goulash AKA American chop suey? But Goulash is Hungarian 🤔🙃
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
My husband's family calls it "goulash" and my family calls it "American chop suey". The U.S. is melting pot so lots of cultures together. If you google "Goulash" you'll see a recipe that is pretty close to what I was making. 😃
@carolynoquinn4573 Жыл бұрын
Girl, you need caffeine?!
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
😂 You should see me at 6 p.m....total crash! 🤣
@carolynoquinn4573 Жыл бұрын
@@ThisMainerMom You get up way to early!!!
@jessicaquiroz7178 Жыл бұрын
Why doesn’t she go to public school?
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
Eva does; Ivon doesn’t for a few reasons. It wouldn’t be a good fit for her.
@charlenebrissette3348 Жыл бұрын
I am curious why does Yvonne need a backpack and lunch box if she is home schooled? 🫤
@user-mu3xk7ie2t Жыл бұрын
maybe other activities and /or a partime job.
@charlenebrissette3348 Жыл бұрын
@@user-mu3xk7ie2t Thanks, that makes sense.
@ThisMainerMom Жыл бұрын
We go to coffee shops to work and sometimes field trip type stuff and lunches for work...good question honestly!!😎