The FUTURE of our Farm, the Channel and 2024...

Hi, we are Harriet and Mauro and in February 2021 we bought an abandoned smallholding in Castellón, Spain. In these videos we share our life as we restore and improve our little stone house, learn to grow and preserve our own food, and bring our 4 acres of farmland back to productivity.
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[@davidmiller-br4bu]

Your priorities are you three.. any time left for us on you tube is a blessing.. love the channel ❤

[@maryannknox7158]

Yes I so agree

[@sarahhansen762]

The first year of our son’s life we had one goal-keeping all three of us alive. 😂. There were days when that seemed easier than other days. He’s 33 now, so that first year was a huge success.

[@lidijabirsa7768]

Haha, you made me laugh so much Sarah ! 😂That's mostly what we did too and I'm glad to say, we all survived! 😆 So, mission accomplished... as far as I'm concerned!

[@sgrvtl7183]

💙💙💙

[@stefankatomova-nikolova213]

You are absolutely right. It is a difficult time for any parent. So just try to take it easy. Everything will work great and you are so, young. ❤

[@marydewitt6275]

It's so hard when baby is small

[@rosemaryjasper1121]

Nice to see Santiago up and moving about rather than just asleep. He’s also finding his voice, magical times❤The tiles look fabulous, such a difference!

[@pattykelly6621]

I think I say this every week but I love the tiles you're using in your house. Just beautiful. Good to see Mauro feeling better and looking happier. I thought you were going to say you were cutting back to just 2 videos a month. You are more than 86k subs now, almost to that magic number everyone wants. That'll help a lot I think. But whatever you can do in the way of videos is so appreciated by all of us to watch every week.

[@auroraalonso1125]

el 23 ha sido año de grandes proyectos: niño, techo, cocina, salón, habitación, chimenea.... aderezado con muchos médicos. podéis estar orgullosos de todo lo que habéis conseguido. el 24 toca rematar todas las reformas, ordenar, cuidaros y ver crecer a Santi. tiene su lógica.. y si colgáis más videos, yo los veré. Y si alguno es en español, pues mejor. os deseo lo mejor.

[@infopubs]

I loved when you said how much you enjoy grouting. I'm so glad some of the hard physical labor of your little homestead is fun, and not just another chore!

[@saeedandalusi7579]

Main goal is be yourselves,be happy,you are an inspiration to a lot of people 😁

[@lidijabirsa7768]

Exactly! 👍

[@shelleymacdonald3492]

Your most important job is handsome Mr Santi ! You are clearly smashing it he is looking very healthy happy and dang cute! Well done !!!

[@elisabethbenders-hyde5286]

I will be happy just to tag along as you go about your garden, take care of Santi, install a shelf, or rearrange your furniture, even if you publish less because of time restraints. It's the feeling of being in a different place where oranges seem to grow all year and you maneuver your water source around instead of winter slush and maneuvering around rush hour traffic that is the appeal for me. Don't worry about goals, the goal for the first few years of a new baby's life is to make sure they thrive and you survive. ❤

[@philipparushworth2193]

Perfect idea, never under estimate the clear head benefit from clearing and finishing, really works for me

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Great to see Mauro looking better also lovely to hear Santo chattering away in the background. The floor looks beautiful, you’re doing a great job, the house is looking so comfortable now. You’ve all had health challenges but despite that you’ve still managed to make progress. I hope 2024 is a great year for you all. xxxx

[@ginacrusco234]

I love the principles that you established -- it's a way of staying clear about where you're going without adding a lot of pressure. And PS I admire your tile-cutting skills! So cute that you let Tofu pass so we could get a full view of the perfect cut!

[@luisaleonardi666]

Your house is getting better step after step. And that thanks to you and Mauro thinking of Santiago wellbeing. Love you❤

[@testtest-gz7jl]

santi is a very lucky boy to have such loving parents l hope it works out that you dont have to go back to work mauro. the biggest and the best job you are doing Harriet is feeding your baby,so you also need special looking after, All the best to a lovely family

[@SpatchG]

What a transformation, the living room looks great. Love your goals, so sensible. You've achieved so much with the farm already, time to look after yourselves.

[@angiemoore6518]

So glad that you are keeping on with the channel, we love watching it. The tiling looks great.

[@cantocant2346]

Love your #1. I have a pair of scissors in every room of the house (two in the kitchen). I have pens in every room. I keep Clorox wipes in the bedroom for quick wipe downs of dressers and nightstands. All of those little things make life run smoother.

[@Jo_Lori]

Your perseverance and hard work is so inspiring.

[@louisepitcher4709]

Love love, love you all. I'll take anything you are prepared to do for the channel... PLEASE don't disappear completely... I'd be lost if you did...😢 Thankyou xxx

[@debbiebroughton8325]

I have two hoovers both bought in the sale, as I’m disabled carrying one up and down the stairs was a pain, so one lives upstairs I also have to cleaning kit’s upstairs and down and always put bin liners in the bottom off the bin so when I remove full one the new one is there ready, also wet wipes all over the house, I’m the lady who said about drying clothes in the green house so glad it helped you, sending massive hugs to you all ❤🇬🇧 xx

[@annh.8290]

I thought the gaps on the stove stand were design choices and they look nice. I really like the way you presented your "themes", sounds good to me. Love your tile choice, it's looking lovely!

[@deehalpern8988]

Your room looks a lot bigger than I thought. It looks lovely with the new tile. Little by little you will get things done. With a baby you will learn patience…a lot of patience. Take your time and enjoy the process.

[@marienorlander7139]

I understand when you have a little one it is really difficult to do much more than taking care of the baby but I don’t know how much skips cost in Portugal but perhaps hire one and just declutter all leftover rubbish and you feel so much better and it’s all so not overwhelming. Great job with what you are doing. ❤❤

[@mirandaandrea8215]

I hope your eye is on the mend Mauro! It will be lovely to see more stuff finished as end result, and to see less clutter and mess everywhere! It seems never ending! Good luck with getting that work life balance!

[@WNCBlueRidgeBlondie1]

The tile is beautiful and the room looks so comfortable now.

[@philliparutter7671]

I am constantly amazed at how you both take on new challenges and just get the job done. you set a great example for all of us. the living room is looking great!

[@jenniferdacreativeexplorer]

The work you two have done on the property and house is incredible! Both of you are such an inspiration to keep going step by step to live your dreams. Fantastic job! 😊

[@catherinecarreiro3955]

I like the themes rather than project based because well life happens. I believe once you verbalize you dream , plans and opportunities come to fruition. Balance is lovely and being aware helps make it happen. ❤

[@joannecalcutt6724]

I’m loving your plan of action for this year. Unfinished and unorganized area give me anxiety. I think you’ll be surprised how taking care of these will give you such a sense of accomplishment. Floor looks great. Great video. 😍

[@kristinregine4798]

I was thrilled to find Mauro up and working. Happy for your recovery. I prayed for you. Greetings from Germany.

[@travellingarts93]

A lot of work and commitments ahead but it is possible to achieve as soon as the little one starts being independent it will get lot easier, all the best

[@anadorsamp3560]

Gran idea limpiar y ordenar el exterior! El orden y claridad estará también en la mente. Poco a poco avanzareis. Lo más importante la salud❤❤❤.

[@annneusidl5794]

The Dyson vacuum is FANTASTIC! Yes, it’s very expensive, but boy does it do an amazing job cleaning up messes. Worth it for convenience. 👊🏻Everything is falling into place. You don’t need to stress over making a list. Life does not go as planned. Roll with it. 👊🏻🥰

[@user-zu5cf9kx5v]

Don't forget that there are internal filters that you will have to keep clean. So don't forget to read the manual about where these are. We have had Dyson's for years but it was only recently that we discovered that a lot of performance or function issues are related to the cleanliness of the internal filters. Particularly as you have a lot of fine dust!!

[@jldisme]

I have a great book on how to streamline and make cleaning house easier. Wear a tool belt with pockets and loops. Your duster cloth (micro fiber or Swiffer - slightly damp) goes in one pocket, cleaning rags (or paper towels) in another, Attach a spray bottle of glass cleaner of your choice on a loop at one side, then hang a spray bottle of your favorite every surface cleaner (I make my own from vinegar, dish soap and lemon rinds).Start in one corner of the room and clean what's in front of you from up high down the floor, dusting, wiping strains, cleaning shiny surfaces, etc. Then step sideways and do the next bit. Do the center of the room last. Then sweep and mop. Keep a box or other place at the bottom and top of the stairs and toss things in there that need to be moved up or down, and move them all at once so you are having to make multiple trips when you are tidying up.

[@dorothyallen3614]

I love your tile work and your goals however you plan them, y’all have accomplished so much and I’m proud of you ❤. Follow through with your cleaning up and discarding of what is not needed, it will fulfill your goals and inspire y’all to keep on keeping on to the next area, breaking the clean up into small areas that are completely cleared and cleaned will be your reward and peace of mind and giving y’all a clean canvas for your beautiful creations to be possible. The goal being to clean and create 🎉. Santiago is so precious and growing up fast, soon walking among your beautiful creations 😂, how cute that’s going to be ❤. Much love to all, be well and safe.

[@rudymazar8666]

The first year of your baby is the most important plan for the future, the rest can wait !! Nice to see Santiaguito moving around.

[@ingridcatalano4706]

Santi looks so cute, you make a beautiful familiy in your cosy little house. Take your time to fulfill all your goals, enjoy the process and every little thing you achieve!!! See you next Sunday!!!

[@solangebunster4263]

Ahora a disfrutar tienen toda la vida por delante ,son jovenes ,ya pasaron por muchas pruebas el 2023 ,a disfrutar a santi y hacer cosas pequeñas, ya mas adelante haran sus proyectos mas grande ,un gran abrazo a los 3 y disfruten en familia incluidos todos sus animalitos ,es una humilde opinion con mucho.cariño 🤗🇨🇱👍

[@anadorsamp3560]

Ciertamente ❤

[@montsema3588]

Toda la razón

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Oh you've worked so hard on your living room it looks so cosy and homely. So lovely to see more of Santiago! He's growing so fast now. He'll soon be out in that garden helping you lol. I'm learning Spanish so I'm happy trying to follow if I can!

[@GTC7702]

The place is looking great! It's wonderful to see everyone happy and healthy. I hope this is the best year on the farm yet!

[@lindavanegdom1181]

A suggestion: perhaps just do a q&a keeping us up to date might make it a bit easier. Love the floors, Santi and all you have done. Look forward to whatever you are able to do. Take care

[@janicesatterwhite8540]

I'm so happy to see Mauro up and about. That's what matters most. Take care of that and your happiness.

[@marm2371]

Yup!! Finish the task to completion before starting another has ALWAYS been my route. It helps to see the accomplishment and it feels good to be able to cross it off the list! Good job guys!

[@Jana-wz7dr]

Harriet and Mauro, you have achieved so much with your home. Santi is growing like a weed and is clearly thriving. He is and will be a lot of work so your concern around time available to film and edit is beyond valid. I think your followers will all agree, we will happily take what we can get. Love seeing Oona in your video, she will love when Santi can throw the ball for her and run with her.

[@cathyholt5215]

Gosh your floor looks great! The 1st year of our son's life, I literally was happy to get a shower & go to the grocery store. Give yourselves some time & grace. It'll all get done eventually. Enjoy your son.

[@susanyates4233]

You are so skilled, Harriet. Are you self taught? Good to see Mauro up and running again. Santi is coming on. I noticed the large glass bottle on the stairs, just wait till he starts moving about. Best wishes from Susan in East Yorkshire.

[@maryannknox7158]

You Both are so Amazing you’ve had a new baby plus fixed the roof and the kitchen and fixed upstairs and tiled the Living Room and on and on ….I think you’ve accomplished a Lot ….And you are All Beautiful Souls ….I enjoy your videos !Putting Santi first is important he is a Miracle Baby and so adorable 😊 and growing fast !I see he is so interested in everything that’s going on…..Praying for the best sight possible for Mauro’s eyes ❤Blessings Love 💗 Maryann

[@anapascual7262]

Vuestro proyecto de vida mas importante es criar a esa preciosidad de niño que teneis. Por cierto, la casa os esta quedando superacogedora. Os sigo siempre.

[@tinatippin5705]

Your goal setting principles are brilliant. I have been overwhelmed myself with lists and lists, but a category actually seems more achievable. Anything that achieves any part of it is success. Thank you for sharing that. The 3 of you have been through a lot this past year. The miracle of your son's life puts everything else in perspective. Every step you take is forward.

[@inmabaena1183]

Me alegro que tengáis tan claro hacia donde dirigir vuestros esfuerzos. La vida está para vivirla, no solo para generar dinero y si os podéis permitir un equilibrio para ver crecer a vuestro hijo, eso vale millones!!! Estamos deseando ver esos vídeos en español 🎉🎉. Saludos desde Cadiz

[@sascotcher]

What a lovely update on the progress and best of all with little Santi very present in the video. Couldn't resist becoming a Farm Fan and I really hope many more of us who are following, join your adventure the coming months so that you can find that needed balance in life.

[@Granca123]

Que bien !, Mauro recuperado y trabajando ,me alegra mucho. Una mano más para la plantilla 👍

[@bilbulbabe]

You are doing really well, considering the events of the past year! Themes are great, but staying well and happy and enjoying your lives and the joy of your baby comes first. He's only little for such a short time. Focus on your continued love of life in a beautiful simple place. I look forward to seeing your videos with interest.

[@annmcnamara8]

CONGRATULATIONS ye did an amazing job

[@stricki]

I'm glad to hear that you are making no definite plans! The general themes sound like a good direction. I really hope it works out with the increased KZbin and Patreon income. Hope Mauro continues to take it easy, even though it's hard.

[@annetjievz]

Ok!"I'm taking inspiration from you and gett off my lasy a$$ and do some small bite-jobbies. I'm going to focus on my immediate surroundings and esthetics, finish my myriad craft projects and make life easier for us (looking after a still active but ageing father, so need to focus on my - our- mental health a little more) Thanks for the kick up the backside 😅 Love and light to all 3 of you. PS: How is Mauro's eye doing?

[@MiriamWaldbaum]

Don't stress out! With all that you went trough you are doing enough! And it's never easy with a baby (who is looking very handsome) x

[@susanlecuirot1573]

Great to see you having a plan. I’d start in one room and completely finish it before moving on … worked for me. Gives a lot of satisfaction seeing something fully done 🙂x

[@chrisputt1385]

We love your videos, hope your plan for the future works out ,you certainly deserve it, lots of good luck to you both, looking forward to seeing many more of your wonderful videos

[@jolene2172]

I love the idea of having themes for the year rather than black and white goals! It’s provides you with both flexibility and results because any project big or small will fit within your themes. So much less pressure than ticking things off a to do list. I thought for a second you were going to decrease your videos - phew 😆

[@cantocant2346]

The floor is beautiful!

[@elisamaurerbailey2787]

I love that floor! Baby boy is getting big!

[@readingroomcafeproject]

that moment at 17:35 -17:42 - just beautiful. That's what all of your hard work has done. Making looser goals like "finishing things" is such a healthy idea. Good luck with it all.

[@earthangel8730]

I use a similar Task Goal method. I have a list of general task themes for the year. Then, each week I choose a theme and chart a day to day weekly chore list (pertsining to that theme only) separately on a clipboard. Every morning while having coffee, I review the weekly To Do list and make adjustments accordingly, because LIFE HAPPENS. I get a big smile whenever I check off a yearly theme.💪🏼

[@user-el9ik1iv7n]

yes, kids take all the time in the day and most of the night! Just stay alive, feed your family and you will make it! ❤

[@cucamonga7388]

Hola. Que preciosa esta Santi!!! El piso se ve maravilloso, que buen trabajo hicieron y que bueno que Mauro está bien de su ojo para poder ayudar. Gracias por incluirnos en su vida.🙏🏽

[@cucamonga7388]

Typo, precioso esta Santi, se que el es un varón.

[@lizwilson6633]

Loving the floor tiles, you've done a really good job both of you. Santi is an absolutely gorgeous baby, he is such a mixture of the both of you, lovely to hear his wee voice sitting there on your knee. You will get there with the tidying up of outside. A little bit every day will soon show a massive difference. Take care and enjoy the remainder of your paternity leave together xxx

[@charola41]

Yeah, Mauro!! I'm all for making our lifes easier as well!! No need to work doble if you can work half!

[@helenvwalker7919]

I buy my husband about 25 pairs of reading glasses every year. I put them everywhere. He is always losing his glasses. This way there are always glasses somewhere close at hand. Far less stressful! I totally get Mauro's pencil story.😂

[@gerryryan1372]

Ye have done so much. I love if you did full-time vlogs ❤❤❤ ❤❤

[@mutternav4]

Remember that in 2024, Santiago is going to be sleeping less and moving around on his own more, so you’ll definitely need to take that into consideration, too‼️ Love your channel‼️❤️

[@mutternav4]

Santi‼️

[@mandytaylor1008]

Love the flooring and you are getting on so well with making yourselves a lovely home. Making home is always ongoing. Also keep growing👍🙋🏻‍♀️

[@vivalaleta]

Your glass bottle near the floor perfectly picks up the bottle green color in the tiles. I love your little place - it's charming. However if you want more children it certainly is tight I suppose.

[@zuziabuchnajzer579]

My goal for this year is to write a comment under your every video. Love your content

[@emmaanastasi6140]

I’ve been trying to practice my Spanish lately so I don’t lose it and your Spanish videos are very helpful! Best of luck balancing all the many things you’re trying to do this year!

[@MommaOG]

I think you two are doing a great job 🙂💐

[@ninemoonplanet]

Scissors, 2 pair outside for plants, twine etc. I keep them sharpened. 1 pair for opening food packages etc in the kitchen. I pair of scissors only for sewing, and a tiny pair for crochet, knitting, finishing work on my sewing. Each pair have a different size, handle, sharpness. Twine inside, outside to tie up plants etc, or to tie parcels, wrapping foods, herbs. Duplicate doesn't always mean wasteful. I crochet washing cloths for inside and out. 100% cotton. So if you two find 200 pencil pieces, you know someone did that. 😂😂

[@more.than.nothing]

It was so nice to see you rave about your hoover because that's exactly what I did when I got mine! I kept showing everyone :D Priorities!

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

I’ve wondered how y’all do it all. Yet, I would be sad not to see your videos. ❤

[@antonialuna8668]

Me parece la mejor decisión, disfrutar de Santi y verlo crecer.

[@400Mishka]

Great way to set goals based on the principles you value 🥰

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Glad to see Mauro is ok.❤

[@maccrimmonfiona]

Those tiles rock! Clever way to work around the wonky walls. Thank you for articulating the themes so well, those concepts have been rattling around my head but i hadn't pinned them down so well.

[@earthmotherwithin]

I love the floor, well done! Every little thing you do is a step forward.

[@lidijabirsa7768]

I never make a plans for the next year, I don't want to disappoint myself! 😅 I just do what I have to do to make my life easier, by being good organised so I don't waste my time and energy on some chores I really don't like to do. The hardest time is behind you, every next day is gonna be easier! 💪❤️

[@catarinacarrasco5938]

Totally understandable, not easy to manage everything 100% all the time, since you already have that down everything else will fall into place. Love the tiles 😍 Love watching you and your progress 👏👏

[@hawkgodman]

I ordered 20 BIC pens a year ago. I have used 4 of them and stored the others in a cupboard in this very room, and yesterday I had to order 50 BIC pens because I dont have any? I think poltageists are a real thing. So good job yall got that there ghostbuster vac. Its same as mine. The poltergeist must come with the vac??? I never thought about that. hahaha

[@lilirehak5569]

The LR tile looks amazing! Well Done. Probably Job One is to baby proof the house; electric plugs, wires etc. As soon as Santi starts crawling, he will be all over. My son climbed out of his crib and onto a chair and on to the kitchen counter in literally 2 minutes (unbeknownst to me in the next room because I thought he was asleep) and he was turning on the cooker knobs while crawling across the stove. Saved in the nick of time, but things can happen fast even before they walk. Family is #1.

[@LittleSpanishFarmstead]

Yikes! Yeah we have lots of that kinda stuff to do too!

[@teresitazatti2301]

Si. Espero los vídeos en español. El Bebé cada vez es menos dependiente si lo educas independiente y sigue normas familiares claras. Mucha suerte. Son encantadores

[@teresitazatti2301]

Aclaro. Tuve 4hijos en 10 años. Je. Siempre trabajé medio día y a veces más afuera y el resto del tiempo para la casa y los chicos.

[@teresitazatti2301]

Era docente y también estudié un profesorado universitario para perfeccionar me y trabajar en educación superior cuando el menor tenía 3 años 😊

[@CindysBudgetBuysDIYs]

I was afraid you were going to say that you wouldn’t be making anymore videos. I’m so glad that’s not the case. I have loved watching, and will continue to do so 😘😘😘

[@marydewitt6275]

The living room looks so cozy and big

[@marydewitt6275]

You could do videos on how to make homemade baby food - organic from the garden..you guys are doing well 🎉

[@robynclarke5274]

Hello Harriet, I love watching your channel regardless of its content. I would say the gardening would comprise of any different projects. I take my hat off both of you for what you're doing in homesteading in all types of conditions. I hope Mario's eye is getting better. Using the dyson is better than sweeping so dust is not a friend to anyone. Sounds like you have a great plan. Sometimes a small change is great. A tool belt that holds all necessary tools might be handy? Sometimes completing so,e smaller jobs gives jut as much satisfaction as larger projects.

[@patriciahernandez8788]

Great to see you!! I love your videos. It's amazing everything you have done in "La Finca". Congratulations! Your home is getting cozier step by step! Great job with the floor!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@janicedelp2775]

I know what you mean about putting several helpful things all around. I do the same. It is very handy and cuts down on going from room to room, trying to find pens, scissors, post it notes to myself, etc. I am always happy to find your updates and to see how well you all are doing. Baby boy is growing so fast and is adorable. Love you all! Janice from Arkansas USA

[@user-hd2mt9xh2p]

You are doing a great job under difficult times house is starting to look cosy 😊

[@sarojini108]

I really appreciate watching your videos and all the projects you do. Great job! In 2022 we bought an old house in Greece and 3 acres of agricultural land a couple of miles from the house. Our house is cob and stone and it's 100 years old. We also have a lovely tiny cottage, some outbuildings and 2 barns, all cob, in our courtyard garden. It wasn't lived in for 20 years, and before that, it hadn't been well maintained. We've stayed there a good few times and got some work started, but we're about to move out there full time. I've got so much inspiration from watching your renovations, especially that " can- do" attitude. I need some of that! Maybe one day I'll find time to start our own channel on here.... have a good year, all the best.

Making life / chores easier should be in the top 5 of a goals list. Building projects shouldn't become chores. In other words, think about the chores you create for yourself, often needlessly. Do you really want to create the chore of painting something every 3 years? No, there's probably a finish that doesn't create more chores. This is why planning can be so important.

[@emydiez2068]

Hola pareja teneis un bebe precioso y mauro que ya estar mejor, m alegro muchisimo .😘😘😘

[@melsparkles]

It is very time intensive all 3 aspects of your lives right now. New bub, reno and the channel. Could you ask for vollies to help with the chores or even filming? Look at Project Kamps' model they are run by vollies and sponsorships. Their Patreon/memberships would keep them going too. You have a great channel, it is really inspiring. Maybe cut yourselves some slack for the the year and see where it takes you. Sponsorships would make a huge difference for you financially. Looking forward to watching you grow and expand your abundance🙂