I absolutely love Ruth Anne. She is true to who she is. She is not name dropping… she is not flipping her hair around or talking about how she looks. She has high standards and is a wonderful human being!
@sqwrrl2 ай бұрын
Or holding her cup of coffee in front of her, with both hands wrapped around it
@sandramurphy69519 ай бұрын
Ruth Anne Zimmerman is soooo refreshing. She is smart, practical and very well spoken. She speaks in terms that I relate to. She also talks and shows real life. Homemaking, farming and raising a family. I look so forward to her videos.
@simplydivine5053 Жыл бұрын
The greatest crime that happened to woman was the falsehood that you need to work outside the home to be of value. My generation was sold this idea very heavily. I had to compromise because of economics, but even then I did things that still allowed my children to NOT be in daycare. I’m very proud of that fact. In fact my daughter the other day swore I didn’t work outside the home when she was young. I did, she just didn’t know it because I was always there when they were home. It wasn’t easy but I’m proud of what I was able to do even with the pressure of working. I’ve encouraged my daughter to be happy in the role of full time mother, school teacher etc. I’m proud of her choices!!
@pattidriscoll9407 Жыл бұрын
Truer words have never been spoken than your first sentence. Yet, so few recognize that fact and our children have paid the price.
@catherinevandor9988 Жыл бұрын
1000%. I'm much prouder of making one good map for my husband, tab of my entire 36 year career.
@KellySandra7168 ай бұрын
❤
@leahophals4668 Жыл бұрын
Can we just stop and appreciate how refreshing it is to the soul to hear a well established homestead mama say that it’s okay to not make sourdough when you only have littles? Thank you, ladies!
@proverbs518wife Жыл бұрын
Yes! This was so encouraging to hear.
@sararempel7956 Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that this lifestyle is alive and doing very well! I grew up this way. Ruthanne had so much insight and wisdom to share❤
@944gemma Жыл бұрын
I feel the issues of today reflect the fact that nobody is home RAISING the children. They grow up like puppies at doggie day care. No values. No manners. It’s the old adage, “the hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world”. Never a from scratch meal. Food is all out of boxes and pre-prepared.
@944gemma Жыл бұрын
And God has been forsaken. This is very sad.
@susan3200 Жыл бұрын
Love her priorities.
@rachelrichards71711 ай бұрын
This is such an important video! When I found out I was pregnant, I was looking for a job. We agreed that I'd stay home the first 6 months. I loved it. I said I wanted to stay home until our youngest goes to school. Still at times the worldly ways of women working pressed in. I wanted to be home with my kids, but I thought I was supposed to be working. One day, I felt God say, "Who told you that you need to be working?" At that moment, I realized God wanted me raising the kids. At this point, I feel called to homeschool and it has been a blessing.
@carolynspeedoftruth8093 Жыл бұрын
I could sit and listen to RuthAnn all day. So much wisdom!
@sharonp6762 Жыл бұрын
Same!
@susiecollins6956 Жыл бұрын
My mom was born into the Danish community in "the Middle of the Mitten" (Montcalm County, Michigan). She lived the farm life. I could make so many comments on everything you talked about...cooking, cleaning, family meals, gardening, picking up potatoes, raising animals, milking cows, cranking the separator, sewing, quilting, crocheting, singing in the kitchen, playing the piano, going to church & Sunday School. Grandpa started farming in 1920 with two white work horses, Fanny & Molly, but later transitioned to the "iron horse". Although my dad sold our dairy farm and moved us to a small town in northern Michigan when I was quite young, her ways were passed on to my brother and me. (There's a lot to learn from small-town living too which has faded fast.) So, so interesting! I love Ruth Ann's insight into family interaction and relationships. Thank you.
@nancyh.7947 Жыл бұрын
I just found RuthAnn a couple of months ago and have been 'binge watching' all her videos.....and, yes, she has a lot of 'common sense' information from generations long ago that has been forgotten. Love this gal!! 🥰
@EyreEver Жыл бұрын
Ditto. Makes me miss my very wise mom.
@carolynv.p.2872 Жыл бұрын
Same. I just found her a week ago and I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’ve binge watched episode.
@teresacesario6247 Жыл бұрын
Same here. These 2 women are so awesome!!!! Lots of bingeing on both!!
@hazelbrungard1623 Жыл бұрын
I, too, just found Ruthann and bing watch her channel. This lady has a lot of knowledge about life and homemaking . 😊😊😊😊😊
@MommaT1970 Жыл бұрын
Same!!!
@kimberlybercume8757 Жыл бұрын
I'm a follower of Ruth Ann I enjoy her, and her children.She is actually teaching her children how to behave ❤
@lesliedavis6081 Жыл бұрын
I have nothing but respect for this woman who is supremely self-aware as to how she is meeting the needs of her family as well as her work ethic and prioritizing what needs to be done. She has a bounty of wisdom in her lifestyle (both women) which needs to be valued more in our society.
@susanguzek76611 ай бұрын
I feel so blessed to have found Ruth Ann on KZbin. I could watch her and listen to her wisdom all day. Here is a strong woman, proud of where she came from, and determined to do all the work to instill in her children the importance of family. I applaud her statement about the destructive influences of social media that can reduce the confidence and maybe even self worth of the role of a Homemaker. I'm the oldest daughter of seven children, and I know how hard our mother worked to provide nutritious meals and a simple, clean house. Both of these women on this blog are valuable role models. THANK YOU
@thesewinggarden7311 Жыл бұрын
Yes, in the 1990’s, Elisabeth Elliot had a radio program and she often said, “Do the next thing.” It has always stayed with me. Her encouragement was not only to homemaking, but life in general, especially after a difficult loss like she had when she lost 2 of her husbands. She was often asked how did she move forward, and her answer was to just do the next thing in front of her. Love that advice to keep moving and not get discouraged, depressed, etc.!
@hollytaylor6858 Жыл бұрын
yes, Love Elizabeth Elliot!
@cheriverley6133 Жыл бұрын
Everything you said, me too! Elizabeth Elliot was such a blessing! Miss her.
@ElaM__Christ_is_Life4 ай бұрын
Al her talks are on a podcast and KZbin under the Elisabeth Elliot Foundation. I listen to her regularly.
@marge3157 Жыл бұрын
I am an empty nester and stay at home ranch wife of 27 years. It wasn't until last year that I started a garden and this year, at 47, i have a milk cow.
@joanncole9603 Жыл бұрын
I’m 71 and this video has so much wisdom. Thank you.
@Simplefarmhouselife Жыл бұрын
So glad!
@tasianorman78857 ай бұрын
I totally agree
@cirelo1896 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that the number 1 priority is the emotional wellbeing of my family! I needed to hear that!
@keziahs5446 Жыл бұрын
Me too ❤️ so encouraging
@LB-ku6ry Жыл бұрын
Me three!
@eliza_kai Жыл бұрын
I agree. I think after living in an ultra liberal state my entire life, my soul longs for some grass roots. I have seen the well being of my family suffer as we’ve gotten away from enjoying simple life and family
@gailmcdonald1946 Жыл бұрын
Ruthann is definitely one of my faves,she’s so knowledgeable,sweet, sincere and just all round Awsome ❤
@cynthiaannblaha5127 Жыл бұрын
I am not Mennonite but we do a lot of things Ruth was raised to do. I have been homemaking for 44 years and mothering for 43. I have not worked outside the home since I had our first son. I didn’t want to do daycare because of the cost and or keep my standard for mothering. Plus I missed my son the one week I tried it! We are city dwellers but have managed to live on one income these 44 years. I have cooked from scratch, sewed, canned (not as much as Ruth) and tried to stretch our budget wherever possible. I also homeschooled for 23 years starting in 1993 when it was very new and there wasn’t much out there. In my early years before homeschooling I did wash my walls and windows twice a year. When I began homeschooling, I had to drop a lot of those things but now that they are all grown, I am returning to to some of them and picking up new things like baking sourdough, fermenting foods and canning. We have always cleaned our house on Saturday, though, which I need because it sets the tone for Sunday, which is a day of rest and for family. It is a constant juggling act. I am grateful for all you KZbin vloggers who share their tips. It inspires and motivates me to attempt some of them and also teaches me! Our current culture does not affirm the role of homemaking . It paints it as being one of drudgery but I really have not found that to be the case. Being keeper of my home and family has been so fulfilling! It is what I was created for by my Lord!
@Simplefarmhouselife Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you sharing that!
@gathercreatelivewithleslie834011 ай бұрын
Bravo about this discussion! Being a homemaker is the ultimate profession, we are raising the next generations and we have all seen in the last twenty years how detrimental not staying home and raising your own children can be to society and the family. I had a feminist mother and she had four children. She was never home. I raised myself, my two older siblings were out of the house by the time I was eight. The other one was only concerned about herself. I made myself a promise I would take care of my children myself and be there to encourage and teach them how to live a wholesome and moral life. I had one grandma and rarely saw her and never learned anything from her. You both have been so blessed with your families. The convenience foods are so detrimental to our children's health and we really need to teach them why. So grateful that you both decided to do youtube channels. We need more local mentoring and community. I would love to start this in our church.
@944gemma11 ай бұрын
Well said. My sentiments exactly. People today are so different. They don’t even know what real food tastes like. Everything comes out of a box now.
@catherinecooper2360 Жыл бұрын
Just LOVE RuthAnn. She is so refreshing, practical, down to earth and knowledgeable that she is a pleasure to watch. Thank you for having her on your podcast.
@theoriginaldudette5535 Жыл бұрын
I've also binge watch Ruth Ann. She teaches skills the average American woman doesn't know. And those skills lead to a higher quailty of life and greater independence.
@heatherray2025 Жыл бұрын
This was so encouraging to a mama who grew up with no training in anything homemaking and am learning it all new! 16 years in and still feel like a novice, but I know I have made so much progress. The starter paralysis keeps me so much from many things, and appreciate the encouragement from both of you!
@CharlotteRyerson Жыл бұрын
I love this so much. I’m a 70 year old Christian woman who was discipled back in the day by older women who taught me what Biblical womanhood is. I was so blessed. This is giving me hope that Titus 2 is being applied in this way! Homemaking has been a joy to me for almost 50 years. I have loved having younger sisters whom the Lord has sent me to encourage! Thank you both for what you are doing. PS one of my younger sisters taught me how to make sourdough and that’s how I found this great community. Soli Deo Gloria!!!
@Simplefarmhouselife Жыл бұрын
Love to hear that...thanks for sharing!!
@shoshanabloom86698 ай бұрын
So I am an old lady with adult grandkids. My hubby wouldn’t let me work as TG he was able to provide for us without me working. My priority was my kids and running my house we had cloth nappies diapers and always made everything from scratch. My kids had their chores. All my food was made by scratch. We ever bought food in. Obviously we bought staples but grew much of our fruit and veggies. Meat and fish etc we had to buy. After my kids left home I tried working and made lots of money but left it because my family was more important to me. Good luck ladies your are doing wonderful things 👍👍👍🥰
@kimberlyrice165 Жыл бұрын
I could listen to Ruthann and watch her videos all day! Thank you ladies!
@tecora7419 Жыл бұрын
RuthAnn makes me wish I could do it over . Unfortunately I am in my 60’s now and was not raised to do things like that…sure wish I had been life would had been a whole lot different and a lot less mistakes made.
@eliza_kai Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@reneeclark18268 ай бұрын
Yes, me too
@amandaw30 Жыл бұрын
Since you were talking numbers… I actually figured out the value of what I preserved in the summer of 2020. I live similar to you, homemaker, homeschooler, 5 kids, raise our own meat, dairy cow, garden, all the homestead type things. In the summer of 2020 I tracked everything. I canned 811 jars and froze 269 bags of fruits and veggies, and I included only meat we butchered over the summer that year which was 47 lbs of locally fished salmon, 13 turkeys, and 49 chickens (beef and pork had been butchered early that spring and not included in this total) and the end value, to Walmart prices was $9100. I grew most everything organically but used conventional store brand prices for comparison because if I had to buy the stuff I would buy the cheapest option available because of our small budget. So that doesn’t include any of the other savings to our family from being a homemaker but it does give a little ballpark number for fun.
@aprilnicolae9359 Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is so interesting and helpful to me, especially comparing the value as compared to store brand, because I am in the same situation, I wouldn't be able to afford to purchase the same quality that I can produce.
@deannaschlabach Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! So in reality I realize your estimated value is conservative and humble because the price of organically grown foods is super high!🥰
@ashleykvamme1024 Жыл бұрын
Does this include subtracting the price of seeds, animal feed, etc? I’m curious because I’ve been interested in starting to produce more of my own food too and wonder how much actually gets saved. But you make a really good point about quality! To buy things at the same quality as homemade is much more expensive!
@TLeiph Жыл бұрын
@@ashleykvamme1024that’s what I wanted to ask too. Also the water bill. In California our water bills are so high already just from household use. How does one water an extensive garden- not to mention animals water-without a $500 monthly water bill?
@cathynorris1946 Жыл бұрын
What an accomplishment!
@HeatherAckerman-Badley10 күн бұрын
Lisa I just want to thank you. I am a working farm ag business mom, I have sold livestock equipment, ran heavy equipment and trained horses in the family business for 25 years. Working full time since I was 12 homeschooled my self at night 8th grade to graduation. Still to this day I love helping fellow farmer and ranching families have access to affordable equipment. When my husband and I had children I was overwhelmed with work, riding and training our own horses, raising children, and maintaining the home. I never full appreciated the profound impact of a homemaker and the generational impact of raising our children. I have always refused to put my children in daycare, (I have put them in head start and public school as they get older) but I didnt full appreciate the roll of a homemaker. We are fortunate to have family close by that loves spending time with my toddler a few days a week, I still have kids with me alot in my day to day which I love. But last fall I started watching you on you tube and your show and you helped me find the fulfillment and peace in homemaking. I am now proud of being a homemaker and have transitioned to being as natural as possible with our food, cleaning products, home items candles, and personal hygiene items. If I have had a long day working and with just general farm life. When I come at night in I find joy in cooking and cleaning by turning on your channel, while the kids are playing. I want to thank you for the impact it has made in my life and my family by sharing yours. I also want to commend you for your wonderful podcasts, I love watching them while I am doing bookwork, etc. I have learned so much by listening to you and the guests, on your show and started following a few from it. I love that you share the wealth of knowledge, I wanted to share my sincere appreciation.
@Simplefarmhouselife3 күн бұрын
I am so happy to hear that...thank you for sharing with me and all of us here.
@sarahmcw Жыл бұрын
I’m a new mom and new homemaker, and this episode feels like pure gold. I long to listen to more experienced women like you daily
@plainandsimple257611 ай бұрын
I’m 60, I was raised by a working Mom. I didn’t want that. I think it was a battle of working outside the home or wanting to stay home to be a homemaker. I choose homemaking. 10 children, 18 Grandchildren. My Mom was my biggest inspiration. When I was 13, she moved us to the country! She got every farm animal. I milked cows, goats. Butchering, gardening, canning. She was the back to the land movement. I agree, we can not lose the skills!!!
@dcgirl8765 Жыл бұрын
Ruth Anne, I’m a foodie! Great point! That is how I found this life. And I’m doing it in the middle of the city!
@susan3200 Жыл бұрын
If we eat junk, we act like junk.... great quote. Nutrion is important!
@mamabenzing5872 Жыл бұрын
😂 Yes....We have 13 children, 12 still at home. Laundry is non-stop and I've seen so many laundry systems on KZbin and all it did was overwhelm me.
@sharonmchari269 Жыл бұрын
There is great stress reduction in choosing to learn ideas from others, without caring what others think.
@eliza_kai Жыл бұрын
I’m finding myself at a new stage in my life at 43 years old. I’m a mama of six and have raised them in SoCal but spent summers as a girl in Ohio. Often visiting “Amish” country as we’d call it and I LOVED it. I have a deep desire to relocate and pray God opens the door
@hannacastaneda8219 Жыл бұрын
I just love listening to RuthAnn. Her voice is so enjoyable
@marygabel28689 ай бұрын
I have been watching her videos ALL DAY LONG! That is how much I enjoy her instruction,values, and methods! Her teaching skills are top notch!! Plux her way of explaining is super easy to GET!!
@joc9190 Жыл бұрын
I'm not young but this was very beneficial grounded advice and information. The positive and negative effects of social media resonated so much. Priorities and personal values are important parameters.
@christink.5264 Жыл бұрын
I’m a homemaker with four little ones. I make my own bread and yogurt and cook from scratch. That alone saves us quite a bit of money. I cannot plant a garden because we are moving but I’d love other tips! I’m so grateful be at home teaching and caring for my children and would like to make my husband’s hard earned money go further for us.
@vintagebeliever5023 Жыл бұрын
Proud of you.. - says the empty-nester 😊
@christink.5264 Жыл бұрын
What a kind comment thank you 😊
@candacewilliams686911 ай бұрын
Good to hear it! Buying bulk and raising what you are able will stretch the dollars!!
@hurtshaven952 Жыл бұрын
Favorite part - my homestead will look different than anyone elses. You don't need to do it exactly like anyone else. It is a fluid thing, changing season to season and year to year as kids and skills grow and needs change. Know your limits and evaluate to make sure you don't burn out. Great job!!
@jenniferr.2122 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I enjoyed your conversation with RuthAnn. I have watched her a long time. We can only learn from women like you two!
@denisejones1863 Жыл бұрын
Yes, we need to make homemakers a important part of the working force. I was married at 18 and got to stay at home until my second daughter was 6. Her father than informed me he was leaving and I treated him like a meal ticket, just staying home. This was my work responsibilities: I took care of 2 girls, got them to school, did all the shopping, cooking (from scratch, healthy meals) laundry, cleaning ( and I kept a organized clean home) and the yard work. I paid all the bills and did our finances. He had never known anything other than how I kept our home. Yet, after 17 years I was told I was worthless. What he really meant was his girlfriend was pregnant. Husbands tell your wife and mother of your children you value them.
@DevelopingStartups6 ай бұрын
Just why did we need to hear your story? Debbie downer.
@cutekittycat92014 ай бұрын
@@DevelopingStartups because it's a reality of some people. Just because you don't want to hear it doesn't mean it's not real
@kathleenworkman2575 Жыл бұрын
Wish I had her advice long ago. She is neat and smart.
@conniekraemer484511 ай бұрын
I love Ruth Anne and she has a lot of common sense!
@arethavanhorn7010 Жыл бұрын
I aplaude both of you ladies for taking time out of your busy schedules encourage women share wisdom. I love the gentle reminder that each home and family dynamic does not have to be an imitation of someone else. Blessings to you all and your families!
@Homesteading.with.Shelby Жыл бұрын
I’ve only been a “homemaker” or stay at home mom for about 2.5 years now. The past 6 months or so I’ve really become focused on growing as much of our vegetables ourself and making homemade bread, among other things. It’s definitely more work, but it’s so rewarding. Hearing others stories and routines is really helpful. Enjoying your podcast!
@vintagebeliever5023 Жыл бұрын
Proud of you... an empty nester 😊
@Homesteading.with.Shelby Жыл бұрын
@@vintagebeliever5023 thank you! 🙂
@thisnthatcormak Жыл бұрын
This video hits so close to home. I'm 44 and had my daughter at 40. I met my husband late in life so i had a career with a company for 20 years. I also worked for a farm for 17 years raising foster children, taking care of horses, cows, chickens, turkeys etc. It was career first. I didn't know how to cook ( i was a tom boy, i know more about swinging a hammer!)I met my husband in my late 30s, got married at 39 and had our daughter at 40. My husband and I decided before i got pregnant with the cost of daycare me staying home made the best sense. Our mom's were both homemakers. It's been a struggle for me who's always been independent with making money. I really felt i wasn't worth much being a stay at home mom. 3 years ago i started gardening and looking at how to make the money my husband makes stretch. i taught myself to cook and bake ( I'm still learning so much)make all our food from scratch, homeschool our daughter and help my husband cut, tedder, bale and deliver hay. He feels i do so much and saving so much money cooking from scratch is making me realize I'm much more valuable than i realized. I'm just starting my urban homestead journey at nearly 45 but it's helping me realize, I'm saving us so much money with what I'm doing and we're eating healthier. I know when my daughter goes to Catholic school in another year and a half I'll have even more time to get things done. Ib really wish we had the land for any animals. We're very lucky we get eggs and beef from friends who buy our hay. I just recently started canning, I'm learning to make bread. It's fabulous going back to the roots of my a ancestors. Don't ask me to sew though! 😂 Thank you ladies!
@ajandhaileelongacre8504 Жыл бұрын
Such a rich interview. I would love to listen to you all chat again.
@DorisRecetasyMas4 ай бұрын
Wao.. I grew up in NYC and had to clean every Saturday. Now, it makes sense why this was taught to me. Knowing how to clean, cook, etc. was a must in my home.
@Annabelle-ve2vq Жыл бұрын
I binge watched the Zimmermann yesterday amazing woman I love how she took control of the stubborn cow even her animals are very healthy she has completely wowed me God bless her and her family we need more women with that knowledge to share to this younger generation we all need to learn old ways I'm fascinated by the old ways its wonderful to learn
@LB-ku6ry Жыл бұрын
Thank you for having Ruth Ann in! I wasn’t aware of her! I love her!
@lyndaalexander6582 Жыл бұрын
Who doesn’t love Ruthann!!
@nicholecoleman6924 Жыл бұрын
Just found RuthAnn about a month ago, and I cannot get enough! Love all she has to share and appreciate her and her gift of skills and knowledge ❤
@rebekah5175 ай бұрын
A year later and I'm revisiting this again. Has to be one of my favorite episodes to listen to when I need some encouragement. ❤
@wandabigelow96926 ай бұрын
She is so refreshing. Most of all she loves Jesus..
@rough-hewnhomestead5737 Жыл бұрын
This is the first I'd heard of Ruth Ann...I subbed her channel. She seems like a lovely person with a wealth of knowledge. Great interview!
@jackiecrispin Жыл бұрын
thanks for all the sound advice you two brought to the table.
@jodyfitzgerald1194 Жыл бұрын
I just love RuthAnn, and enjoy learning and watching her channel. Thank you for sharing!!
@basedfarmer Жыл бұрын
Both of your channels have given me (much-needed) encouragement and inspiration!! THANK YOU and God Bless!
@erikastanger7848 Жыл бұрын
I have never wanted to be anything but a homemaker. Sending my kids to someone else while i work has never been an option, even if we could have used the money. My kids are all teens and in school, and I'm still a homemaker. I feel a pressure to go to work some days, but i don't feel like that is my calling.
@teagranola Жыл бұрын
I am the same way! My family doesn't understand why we would buy used clothes, drive old cars, garden and can and make all the choices we do. They see it as "poor" people things and don't understand why I don't just go work in the office. Well we do those things so that way we are not poor! If I lived like them on the income we have, we would definitely be poor but because I do those things we can afford for me to stay home and raise our kids! I always tell new moms who say they can't afford it to see if they can downsize their house and car because it is SO worth it. Kids know who is feeding them and changing their diapers.
@Blankenshipable7 ай бұрын
Women work from home very differently than they use to. Now Mama is ever present (working from home) and yet - The children walk around crying because their needs are unmet. The work hours are set by the companies they work for or manage. Mamas hands are always on a keyboard. Priorities are so whacked out. Thank you ladies for having your priorities straight. I’d rather impress the people in my home. Amazing!
@kayfreschly6272 Жыл бұрын
I never put numbers to our budget because my husband did all the bill pay then, but there were times when he gave me 30 to buy 2 weeks worth of groceries because that was all that was left of his paycheck after paying all the bills. Having a big garden and canning was what got us through those times feeding the 4 of us. Being frugal, buying from yard sales and such has paid off. Suffice to say we are better set in our retirement than many of our peers according to economic statistics of retirees.
@rebekah517 Жыл бұрын
This just blessed my heart so much. Listening this evening while I'm cooking dinner. I have a 4 year old and 3 month old and sadly skipped a garden this year and I just wonder how you moms of many manage it all. 😂 thankful to know I'll gain more ability as I persist.
@ilonacrooks58999 ай бұрын
Hi from Australia, Lisa I loved this podcast with Ruth Anne. I follow both of you and love your content.
@Simplefarmhouselife9 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@KimTippin Жыл бұрын
Love RUTH!!!! She is amazing and so darn sweet! Thank you , Lisa for sharing with us!
@lrk7dak Жыл бұрын
Both of you ladies are amazing! I love hearing your abilities! Your knowledge is so coveted. My son buys raw milk weekly. I’ve been using it to bake. It’s so sweet and so good. God is so good that we found you and your knowledge for food, medicine, and the love of your family. Keep it coming we are using your recipes! Thank you!
@tracielatham8415 Жыл бұрын
I just found RuthAnn a couple weeks ago. I am pretty stationary right now recovering from foot surgery. I have watched so many of her videos and I just love her. I just retired recently and we bought a 10 acre piece of land that we plan to build a house on. We have a barn and a garden there now. I am so excited to start doing some of the things RuthAnn does both in the garden and canning and preserving food, having animals, sewing, etc. I just love her!
@Simplefarmhouselife Жыл бұрын
How wonderful...Happy retirement and starting a new adventure!
@lrk7dak Жыл бұрын
I’m from Iowa, to. Iowa is beautiful!! My mom and dad are from NE Iowa. I love the life you are sharing with all of us. Your gifts and knowledge are amazing! I enjoy listening to you! Thank you!
@kathychapman5942 Жыл бұрын
I so love what she just said about if my standards of housekeeping start stealing my joy then it's time to deal with them. That makes so much sense to me and it's so true it's prioritizing. I love both of you you are such unique creatures in each thing that you do but you are so very similar in your goals and thank you for sharing this podcast it is amazing
@simplebee2366 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! How helpful this info was. Especially for ladies who have left the workforce and do not feel appreciated in the home. The most profound takeaway I felt was so simple..'the emotional well-being was the most important part of family". That is the golden truth of why mom's stay home and nurture. I've written that in a journal as a daily reminder. After listening to both great ladies, I always become some motivated and see my tasks in a whole new light. Blessing and gratitude to you and all ladies making a difference in their homes.
@mrsD85 Жыл бұрын
My absolute FAVORITE conversation & guest you’ve had which says a lot because I love ‘em all. What a great conversation with good wisdom & real talk. ❤
@lynnbontrager2069 Жыл бұрын
I am now an empty nester and am not discounting the negative effect of social media, and even though I did not have that comparison, my comparison came from magazines. We all got magazines back then and the models and such were our comparison.
@blanchemoore5489 Жыл бұрын
I find you two gals chatting together, very interesting!! I follow you both separately & very fun!! I’m from a conservative people too, 80+ old & find it interesting that your ways are like mine. It is just satisfying to watch & listen to gals! I don’t watch TV, so this is my source of entertainment!👏👏😍🙏
@ingridguzman5697 Жыл бұрын
Ladies love you very much and many blessings to all.
@judithbutler9695 Жыл бұрын
Social media… you are so right! Just watching my homesteaders, suddenly everyone is wearing dresses in the fields🤷 I wake up ( I live in the suburbs) and I feel I need a dress.🤷. You two are absolutely original! Our Oily House too, and Becky❤❤❤❤ P.S. I finally listened to something you said today on another video and discard finally made sense to me🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💃💃💃💃💃
@carolyngregory9354Ай бұрын
You interviewed one of my favorite homesteaders on your video. RuthAnn is an amazing person, and I thoroughly enjoy her videos.
@aprilhampton6298 Жыл бұрын
I'm a night person, I have a hard time with early mornings. However, I'm starting all over again. I'm 48 with two adult children 23 and 21. I got 3 of my nieces children in August, ages 2, 1yo twins, and I'm getting ready to add her 1 month old into our family as well. I have done both being a homemaker and being a working mom. It's a big adjustment for me. Currently I'm staying home with the babies and trying to figure out how to do everything I need to do but sometimes things fall through the cracks.
@fnscsci1 Жыл бұрын
Oh, April! To say it’s a big adjustment is an understatement! Oh honey. I’m 51 and cannot imagine starting over with that many littles at one time. GIRLFRIEND! Please do not sweat it. Run that dishwasher or load of clothes twice if need be. I hope you have a community to help you. Do you have a community of friends to help? My heart is with you although I know that doesn’t help on a practical level. Thank you for your selflessness and your act of love and service to those sweet babies.
@aprilhampton6298 Жыл бұрын
@@fnscsci1 I do have help. My mom lives next door, she can only handle one at a time, but she does come over occasionally to help me with the house. My best friends daughter is a senior in high school and loves to come play with the kids so I can get things done. She's been such a help to me that I bought her prom dress for her. I don't really think of it as being selfless, I was raised that after God family is the most important and I couldn't let them go to strangers. Thank you so much for your kind words.
@juliapearce4380 Жыл бұрын
Oh April… GOD bless you..
@artbylauri10 ай бұрын
I love Ruth Anne! I found her several months ago and have binged her videos
@lorettawinters387210 ай бұрын
This is the first podcast I've ever watched. I just subscribed.
@Simplefarmhouselife10 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@stupidloopinfinite47683 ай бұрын
I love Ruthann, and both of you. Also, I agree 100% with what Ruthann says, about saving more money being a homesteader, and all that goes along with that, than working a probably minimum wage job.
@janesvillepianolessons3232 Жыл бұрын
Yes I found the same thing. By growing and preserving food, cooking from scratch, and finding items our household needed secondhand we were actually coming out ahead. I was earning an income working for myself by not spending money on conveniences. And yes yes on work ethic. It is work! But I love it. ❤
@debbybailey1809 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I watch both of you girls. I like the tranquil living. God is good and he supplies what we need. Nothing like home.
@Fitmomlyfe5 ай бұрын
I'll put it this way. I'm fairly certain that I can get a W-2 job that pays over $300K annually. I'm still more valuable taking care of my small children at home. That's how important being a mother is and it rips my heart out to see women try to quantity their value because society tells them something else. Hopefully this helps at least one woman understand her value.
@Simplefarmhouselife3 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing!
@juliac1569 Жыл бұрын
Loved this episode! RuthAnn is one of my favorites ❤️
@deborahyellowhorse467 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this interview. RuthAnn's channel is one of my favorites to watch.
@elainemarie1473 Жыл бұрын
I love Ruth Anne, anyone who is a child or friend of hers is truly blessed. I grew up in the inner city and couldn't really connect well with most of the kids around me. This was due mostly to not being able to get excited or find interest in the superficial things that the people around me did. My mom wasn't a homemaker in my memory so i missed out on a lot of lessons and structure that I am trying to learn now as an adult. It's harder to break old habits and gain new ones when you're over 40 but I'm trying. I've definitely gotten some motivation and lessons from Ruth Anne in the couple months since I found her 💞 Thank you both for this video
@feltinggirl Жыл бұрын
So refreshing the art of homemaking is so treasured in tradition 💖
@Simplefarmhouselife Жыл бұрын
It really is!
@patriciadavid1008 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting I was raised like Ruth Ann Zimmerman, only in a Catholic household. And this brings me back to my roots. I enjoyed this podcast
@camillakellerstrass6861 Жыл бұрын
Lisa, you are another one of those true to yourself human beings.
@SuAnne-lc5rwАй бұрын
Ruth Anne is a great person, her words are always appreciated and not judgmental. I so wish I lived closer to her and her family but I don’t.! She is great 👍 and I really appreciate the podcast with her and you! ❤❤
@deborahtofflemire7727 Жыл бұрын
I love Ruthann .watch her channel all the time.
@jblut344 Жыл бұрын
Just found her through looking up dry canning potatoes! I did find a quicker method, but she is inspiring!
@debraeakin67945 ай бұрын
really enjoyed this…refreshing to hear young gals focusing on the needs of the family and home! Homemaking seems like a lost art! God bless!
@ThePennie46 Жыл бұрын
57:06 I am older then you ladies. I didn't have a good community life. I am proud and comfortable with who I am🤗👍😁🦋🥰⚖. I learned so much from Ruth Ann and thank my creator for putting her on my path🤝
@ThePennie46 Жыл бұрын
By the way, You are Special Too🤗👍
@patriotmama Жыл бұрын
Great podcast! I found RuthAnn about a year ago and love her too. You both explain things so well for newbies as well as for those of us that have been homemaking for years. I was so intimidated by starting my own sourdough starter and then making the bread and using discard for years. I found you Lisa about 3 years ago and started watching and listening to you about sourdough. Now, I make it all the time and use my discard for so many things. RuthAnn is great for recipes and gardening too. Great podcast!
@elizabethd8840 Жыл бұрын
You both are very inspirational mothers and women. I have been a homemaker for 9 years now and at times it feels like you'r less than because you do not have that "fancy tittle" like other moms. That being said, I don't want to imagine a world where I can't spend time with my children everyday in our home. Thank you for your wisdom! Please have another chat soon.
@maren807 Жыл бұрын
Late to the party! I enjoyed this very much. Thank you to both lovely ladies ❤.
@bri-aunnarau8303 Жыл бұрын
I love how she says "how" to do it with great examples instead of "what" to do with examples.
@barbaramccune9383 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this I so enjoyed it I do most all things here at the lil homestead and I take care of my elderly mom she’s worth every minute
@cindyflinchbaugh715511 ай бұрын
I enjoying this so much. Ruth Ann is so down to earth and wise. I have gleaned information from both of you ladies that has enriched our meals and home. Thank you.
@roslynhita6149 Жыл бұрын
2 of my favourite tutors...AWESOME...Thankyou for your wisdom/experience... I want to share with you my experience with Sourdough starter/bread making using both of your methods and each time suffering many dismal failures..and just recently doing Kates 1 loaf recipe and FINALLY having success after 2 years of trying ...turns out ..American temps are higher than Australian metric sys ..and my time management was all off..but I cooked a beautiful soft crust loaf of bread using my spelt sourdough starter..I am thankful to you women ..God Bless...Much love to you both