DIY Homestead Day: Laundry, Supplies & Pizza

[@TinyShinyHome]

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[@LauraThiry]

@@TinyShinyHome that’s so cool

[@vickieparks7372]

I make laundry detergent with added tea tree oil...

[@charlotterohde7383]

Ashley, you are a true super woman. You remind me so much of myself when I was younger. I would be up before dawn and not finish till late evening. Now that I am retired, but still active, I found out that my exhaustion and inflamation that was bringing me down was due to a weakened thyroid that was not able to produce enough T4, and subsequently T3 which regulates energy use was non-existent. It caused me to be constantly dieting to try to get healthy, but what I really needed was T3, T4, and TSH Labs done and an endocrinologist to get me balanced. For years, I suffered from achey joints, hair thinning, depression, chills, hot flashes and weight gain even though I never ate more than two moderate meals a day. My primary doctor never connected the dots. Hope you feel better soon.

[@SJC49]

Thanks for being so honest with us, Ashley. Your walks, showers and therapy sessions are exactly the right thing to do. I don’t know you other than what I see through your videos but I do care about you. Please accept this hug from me!😍🇨🇦

[@robinmillerkroening3493]

Hug from Minnesota too!❤

[@damogranheart5521]

DITTO! From Minnesota!💕🐑🦌

[@shermdog6969]

I brush my teeth with tea tree oil and baking soda. My gums have never been happier and my dentist says my 55 year old theeth look like a 20 year old. Love it. Kills all bacteria, viruses.

[@chrisstewart1863]

Hadn’t heard that one. Must give it a go.

[@lisarudnick866]

One to one ratio??

[@franberes7641]

The desert is beautiful when it's dry, and beautiful when it's lush with greenery, you get to have it all🌵🌼🌿🌿🌿🌼

[@DeAnnaG_KissingFrogsMedia]

Tea tree in your socks and out door clothes is awesome. Try lavender oil in your PJ's and towels. Utterly calming and heavenly to go to sleep with. Thanks for sharing parts of your life with us. Your property and views are amazing.

[@chfr1967]

I must confess, part of the reason I enjoy your video's, is not that I am interested in doing a home steading life style, but because I have moved to VA and I have discovered a miss some of the beauty of living in desert. I lived in Idaho for 2 decades. I never thought I would miss it. Please, Please continue to show the beauty. Christina 🦝

[@jewelssylva3738]

My dad was a WWII Vet. Yes, I'm old. But you asked about tea tree oil. The clinic & hospital on bases always smelled of tea tree oil. They used it in their cleaning solution. So I didn't like the scent because it reminded me of the "hurry up & wait" mindset on the military base. The wait was eternal in my young mind. But now it is the scent of fresh & clean. ❤

[@dubemccready7438]

Gosh Ada you have grown into quite a lovely young lass and I imagine you have learnt so much from your father and your mother. With the lifestyle you are all living so fortunate to have your parents with you all 24 hours - security and life style at hand. Cheers Ada and siblings.

[@jewelssylva3738]

The wall is tall enough for the cat to walk in the shade. 🤗‼️💜

[@pamim7902]

Ashley, I’m so proud of you for taking time to care for yourself. I wish I had done a better job of that when my kids were younger. And it is so cute to watch Jonathan care for you wishing you all the best and many more courses to go, but excited to watch each and everyone.

[@geraldinegallegos8147]

Agree ! Ashley,Thank You for your Journey & sharing with us🙏♥️🌹

[@stevendegonia]

Oh Wooden Door Form Henge, How we have missed you!!! Thank You Ghost Controls for Sponsoring today's Video! Now to find a sponsor for Ashley's hats.... LOL

[@glenlongstreet7]

I am glad you took that 'vacation'. You are a wife, a mom, a housekeeper, and a builder. Read Proverbs 31:10 to 31 and then give yourself a good pat on the back.

[@elainemartin7141]

My therapist gave me some good tools to use for those disregulated emotions. Also, homework: books to read and movies to watch. I really hope you're getting the support you need. It is hard work.

[@alicemayer1297]

Ashley, you are a busy, hard working, lady. As my grandmother would say -“A real go getter”. I love your spirit! I always tell my granddaughter we ladies can do most anything & we’ll never know unless we try. My husband & I liked working side by side… just better. By the way - the hat repair turned out just fine.

[@tanyacouchman6534]

OMG lady, you are crushing it. Yes the list is bottomless but wow do you get it done and now I'm motivated to get my walking in, thank you. 🚶‍♀👟 I too, have plenty of those days where if I don't have a plan I find nothing gets done. But, I get to catch up on one of my favorite families on KZbin 💞💝. Also, I love your artistic touch, such talent. Trinket boxes sweet. 5 years in with counseling and its one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Taking care of you is step one, proud of you!! You all do an amazing job. Keep pushing forward it's coming together. When you can, look at that paradise surrounding you. So much accomplishment in your short time there. You can do this!! Love you all 💜💜💜💜

[@jaysmith8199]

The desert is so green, it is beautiful ❤ Well done for doing something you don't want to do 😊 I find lists are good. Spread sheet to keep above what you're spending. Give it to the person who is good at spread sheets/ computer skills. 😉

[@lynnelavella2432]

The opening shot of today's video was awesome, with your guard dog perched on the highest point...for the best view of your property. Have you considered a dog "watchtower"? Or maybe a way up to the roof of your roundhouse for them?

[@pollybluedjinn]

This entire video is gorgeous, visually. The content is interesting and the actors (😊😉) are superb. The house’s tidy worksite makes the construction-especially with the wood doorframes and the mountains, sky, and desert flora-a work of art. Yes! A work of art. The great photography polishes it off. Heartfelt thanks (and, gosh, my eyes were teary) to you Ashley for including therapy, and the fact that it’s hard. I went through Better Help therapy a few years ago and I’m so grateful for it. I’m stronger and when hard times come, I always know it’s there waiting to back me up. Oh, the gate! I split my emotional (yes, nearly a tear!) reaction over the gate’s wifi control working (it does!) between Jonathan (so well spoken and confident!) and Ghost Controls. There’s nothing slicker than those electronics. ❤ A work of art. Yes.

[@wandacraig8286]

That was a great day! You got so much accomplished! I bet you love your shower! I know I think it's the most wonderful and beautiful shower I've ever seen, indoors or outdoors! Too cute, Jonathan fixing your hat with duct tape! I fix my winter gloves that way! Pizza looked great! I bet you make the best. I've never tried to. Except for I do make a killer keto friendly pizza. Now you all are on the long haul on your house. You've got foundation done and framework up, now it's the monotonous part of row after row and not becoming bored in the process. But I know you'll all be great at it and we won't be bored watching the process! Your entire family is so appreciated!❤ Oh and yes on tea tree oil. I use it in everything, shampoo, add it to Dr Bronner's soap, tooth paste, dreadlock moisturizer spray, even put it on wounds.

[@lizklinker8833]

I go through phases of shutting down too.keeping to a routine daily is a challenge. But I function better when I stick to It. The property is just beautiful. I really enjoy watching the progress. God bless

[@StoneKathryn]

Jonathan sounds a bit stuffed up. Allergies? I like the calendar idea you had. Yay, more Portland cement! I like that you had the shade to do the laundry in. Good idea! Yum, pizza toppings! Just that alone is worth the greater distance of driving! Pizza lunch! Yes, therapy is hard. I'm usually wiped out after a session. My counselor asks such great questions and gets me out of my rut and helps me see what I can't see myself! It's amazing. I'm heavy on guilt and shame and I don't see it until she leads me through it. So freeing but hard to avoid. Yay, your phone can run the Ghost Controls gate! Nice, the app is very handy for you guys! Too bad you lost your hat Ashley but I'm glad you have a hat to make another one from. Duct tape to the rescue! Yes, new hat needed. Yay, first bags of course 6! Congratulations on getting those short walls done! Thanks for sharing your "Good Day" with us! Thanks for this video Longnecker family!

[@jo-ellenbass2261]

Looking good! Some at a time gets the job done. Self-care is important, as is developing some sort of rhythm for your day. Short bits on a hot day are better than none at all -- and way better than pushing extra hard in the heat.

[@shannonphx407]

Thank you for all the inspiration.

[@Murphycats]

The scenery is always beautiful! Working on the sixth course!!!!! I't marching along now!!!

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Great episode! Thanks for being responsible for your mental health!!!

[@justiceO8149]

Its pretty amazinh how much higher each course is now its above ground. In awe of each small or long section you guts are doing. Wish I had a portal i could step in and come do a day !

[@sashacat53]

Well done guys. A little bit each day makes life so much easier. As much as you would like it to happen faster, your life is improving every time you add things like the goat home, automatic gate, outdoor shower etc. and the best part is, you are debt free.

[@patrickrussell1888]

We are moving into the fall. Summer got a little old. Doldrums disappating. Its a new day! Thanks for all the posivity! 😊

[@janetkoball44]

I love your hat, and what I say is if something still works....wear it. I had 2 pair of coulotts and I really liked them and they were comfy. But when they were thread bare and too small, I sat down and cut them up into cleaning rags. And now they have a new life and I'm ordering 2 new coulotts. Maybe you could hang up your old hat for the birds to play with. Thank you for your videos.

[@TheHavasu_77]

One section at a time, everything’s fine! 🙌🏻❤️😂 Love you guys, and I hope you have a great rest of your evening! 😊❤ Edit: OH!! And congrats on 175k!!! 🎉❤😁

[@michaelbdavis724]

You are accomplishing something extraordinary and your children will call you blessed.

[@Ecila-Samerberg]

The dark start of the video just hearing the drums, is wonderfully made 😍 Jonathan

[@TinyShinyHome]

Thanks, that was all Ashley though :)

[@LauraThiry]

On the favorite shirt 👚: I buy s 3 to 5 of the same shirt or shorts or pants or capris in different colors and wear them until they are worn out. For years that’s what you will see me in.

[@risacademics]

Love the curation breaks. Can jump to bags and track back to cement later. Learning a lot. 🐺

[@evereletkline8732]

This iz like the most beautiful comforting thumbnail & title ever - srsly see God in Ur eyez! Im like stunned & so glad You exist!

[@janeavery9346]

I also use tea tree for everything ! Brillant photography and just look at how house taking shape ❤

[@sandigray6247]

Exciting, yet laid back good day! Congrats on the 6th course!

[@sashacat53]

Tea tree oil is also good for cleaning your glass oven door, stove top and shower glass.

[@merindahthornton5080]

I always put tea-tree oil in my washing. 😃 I love that gate opener and being able to use it through wifi is a game changer!

[@donnamarie917]

Tea Tree oil is the best. Takes all the painful itch out of bee stings and bug bites.

[@robinmillerkroening3493]

Ghost Controls Amazing concept!

[@Sam-and-Ani-loveYAH]

Wonderful video! Beautiful day for sure!

[@No-self_No-problem]

20:07 ❤😃

[@canadianvegan94]

I love smell too, I always add a couple drops to soapy water when I washed my floors. Keeps bugs away too so.... bonus :)

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Hello ! Hello community!HAPPPY Saturday 😊

[@robinmillerkroening3493]

Happy Sunday everyone

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Awww beatbox is awesome 😊

[@shannonolivo9991]

Love You Guys, Hang In There You Are Amazing, Stay Blessed

[@ninasunde3750]

How many courses to the top of the wall for your house? Great to see progress being made!!!! You are a family of real troopers. And, love the sunrise shots, beautiful.

[@jangrahame4891]

Yup tea tree oil in the laundry is delightful! Tea tree and lemongrass oil in advocado oil or massage oil is a fantastic aftersower moisturiser and bug repellant.

[@cindyalexander9782]

I used to live in a desert similar to this in Texas. I miss it. Thank you for the beautiful shots of your area in the morning and evening times.

[@wadeprior5203]

Good morning, how you doing today hope everybody's having a wonderful day keep up the good work

[@killacrush3437]

I know it must be so stressful, with the work family the heat the obstacles.❤ but you're almost there guys! J

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Working in the heat is rough for sure. My sons a landscaper and installs irrigation in Arizona he had to go to the ER twice this summer to get IVs heat stroke is wicked. He gets a new hat every year😂. Tape them up works😂. Stay hydrated and cool as possible.

[@LB-gr7gu]

Hugs and more Hugs Ashley.. I love tea tree smell .. expensive though where I live know what .. why not all just breathe.. I 'm worried for you all 🙏❤️

[@chrisstewart1863]

I use tea tree oil soap. It is a great if you have any body odour issues. I suffer from very smell feet but Tea tree keeps it under control. It is also good as an insect repellent. Commonly used here in Australia where it is a native.

[@chrisstewart1863]

@@g.m.robertson8700 haha I am sooooo guilty of the same press send …… then proofread

[@deedawson6074]

Always loved T Tree oil. Great for infection, in soap etc. Just never put it anywhere near cats 🙀 deadly.

[@ruthscott5166]

I have a tee tree room spray and I love that so I think I will start adding some to my laundry, Thanks for the tip.

[@Mindmaid1]

I know we only know your family through video stories but I love your family spirit and enjoy your content. i pray for each of you to stay strong, healthy, and happy.

[@deborahbasel184]

I have a Eucalyptus smelling washing powder. Love the fragrance.

[@u2cancatchme]

Every day you guys are in it, it's a perfect day ❤️ sending strength and healing to you all 💖. No I haven't forgotten them beautiful paintings called view, sent from Yahuah and His precious Son Yahusha ❤🎉😊

[@rickygravouia2416]

Love your music my friend.

[@janacebrown6851]

on my Pizza I make bread Pizza with hoagie buns, by using Tomato Paste with Italian seasonings, my favorite is to use small shrimp satded in butter, I also add chopped red and yellow bell peppers and Onion. it's awesome.

[@RedandAprilOff-Grid]

Thanks for taking us along! 😊❤️🏜️ Soil composition varies so much! Our son's soil has enough caliche that it feels like it already has cement added. It made building his walls so much easier because he didn't need to mix anything in. His walls are impressively solid! 🛖

[@codyleeser392]

Ashley, even God rested on the seventh day. He gave us this day to rest and rejuvenate. Make a plan that no work is done on your "sabbath" so your mental and physical health can rest. Being a mom is mostly thankless because the family never sees the hundreds of small things you do or think about for them. Prepare enough food on Sat. for the next day. Take the fam on a nature walk ,play music, or whatever you guys like. You will at first be tempted to get up and "do" just this or that at first but be firm and dedicate the day to relax or God or whatever your need. You will find the entire family looking forward to the rest day. i personally dress up so I won't run out and start digging in the garden.

[@livingamadatlife]

Wow, your washing machine is awesome it brought me back to my childhood, question why don't you just use a cement mixer for your washing or do you just enjoy the workout? I love Teatree oil it's great for toothache and as a great disinfectant and it's a great wound healer and much more especially if it's the 100% pure Teatree oil. HAVE A GREAT DAY YOU ARE ALL DOING AMAZING BLESS Y'ALL 🙂

[@lorrainetreves8364]

Hi sweety, I have always followed your family, and love your channel. In the past, your have been a major force. Moving forward, positive. Keep going. Please ... please realise, there is NO expectation, NO code, nothing to say you have to continue in this way. You are perfect. Blue eyes, artistic, different hair, query sense of humour, and yes. Vulnerable, perhaps a little flawed. Who isn't!! Hey high achiever, rest, let the dust settle. No you are loved and highly respected. Like I perfect, just the way you are. A friend. Australia

[@lauraellis5741]

I like tea tree oil too,maybe because it reminds me of cresote, which is the oil that is released after monsoon rains.

[@paulvanhouts3365]

Thank you for the update, just love these. Stay safe and take care.

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Woww, 6th course ! U guys are Freaken AmAzInG ! Almost there guys, almost there😊

[@kimberleyrish3359]

Dr. Bronzer makes a tea tree soap, it smells so good I use in it foaming hand soap. Laundry also.

[@biddiemutter3481]

3:58 I've avoided tea trree oil. Dogs, apparently can get seizures if they get hold of it. That's what I heard...might be worth checking.

[@Jaantoenen]

Your place is beautiful more each time. Cheers

[@TDiem-vh9zv]

Teatree oil was used as an antiseptic before it was invented. It works great on acne, bee stings, minor sores, and bug bites. They used to use it for sword lashes, can you imagine? Oh Ashley, have you looked into google calendars? You can share everyones calendar, then you can see eveyones schedule. You just need to make sure everyone gets in the habit of updating it on the daily. Love Tee.

[@jackiclark6667]

I know exactly how you feel 😂 I feel like that most days = loads to do but don't want to do anything. I think they call that lazy bones 😊.

[@brendamower1412]

Awesome music! It's always so fun watching your videos ❤

[@stephenkennedy7931]

God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

[@AdobeDregsCoffee]

Wow, nice scenery today! Also course 6 has begun! What size are those bags 16"?

[@TinyShinyHome]

Yep, 16"

[@maryhart637]

@@TinyShinyHomeBeautiful shots of the desert and the build!! I hope Cloud is settling down. I am in awe of all the magical systems that control the basic functions of the homestead!!🙌🙌

[@burkbum]

If it’s 10% by weight and you figured out that a 20 ton load of AB gets you through a course, is it as easy if saying it’s 4400 lbs of cement so, ~48 bags (98lbs per bag) per course? No idea if that is how you should math for this.

[@margaretsimeon62]

You guys are truly inspirational!! Im about to move into a 1920's villa we call it in N Z..an old homestead on land my family has owned forever, no rent but a %$×@ load of work to be done to make it habitable. I am inspired to make a garden enclosure using earth bags..1. to keep sheep out 2..drying winds out..3. Moisture in..many hands make light work they say..love that you take the time to care for YOU..happy mum..happy family..xx

[@rondar960]

I enjoyed your music on this video! ❤❤❤

[@janahopefloyd]

The first minute of beautiful footage!! 😍😍😍

[@faithrada]

Tea Tree oil in the laundry! What an awesome idea. 😊 New hat? Ducktape is fine. 👍

[@CMcKinnon1013]

Thanks Ghost control!

[@GBuds_RVremodel]

I use most essential oils. Citronella and lemongrass for bug repellent But all have a usefulness

[@matenloe2598]

I like watching the videos you and your family make, you have the right chemistry keeping it real and the things you create together show so much heart.... I noticed how big one of the trees on your swale has gotten and that you have mesquite growing which are nitrogen fixer trees that you can plant companion trees close to and they will share biology.... Some mesquite species seeds make great flower for bread and cookie making, there is a group in Arizona who use a specific species to do just that....

[@dontmindme6171]

Therapy can be so hard when you have to put things you didn't know you felt into words.. or when you have to say stuff you've only ever felt out loud.

[@suzanneethier1450]

hi guys lots of work your so emazing

[@theresadonnelly9299]

Ducked bill hat.😂 That's what love is.. This is so cool. It's Friday night, and I'm relaxing watching my favorite video . I've been trying to locate song list. Where can i find them if you are doing a list? I love your choices. Night

[@sandigray6247]

I’d love to have that info as well! Music was so good this morning!

[@a.j.schoppe6873]

Does anyone know how many courses will be needed?

[@bridgwll]

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[@lsimmons1962]

Awesome job!! And great looking pizzas!!

[@JNathanSimmons]

Hey Jonathan, when you starting duct taping the hat, that totally solidified that you looked like Red Green :) I like that you are lessening the amounts of cement in the ground that makes sense to a point. However didn't it come from the ground in the first place? So when are you planning on starting the walls . I enjoy your program. Keep up the great work! I see that you put up six small walls for a test that's cool :)

[@DouglasFergen-pq9ru]

This is so cool!

[@DumpsterDivingDragon]

Yes, i use sometimes Rose Oil , & at other times Lavender Oil. And a Big Yum Yum to your' meals, always ~ 🤤

[@GayleShores]

Bless y'all's heart ❤️ Ashley needs a Vacation 😊

[@frankiemiller6535]

I’m sure you’ve heard it before.. your house is looking like Stone Hedge.. love you guys..

[@debcushing2184]

You guys have the best music.

[@guillermodelnoche]

I’m super curious about how you will approach filling the upper bags? Will you have scaffolding and a method to get the fill dirt up to the scaffolding? Tamping at 8 feet high sounds frightening also. I’m sure you guys have a solid plan and I can’t wait to watch!

[@carlybernard8155]

Been at camps, were we had to help with dishes etc, and they would put drops in the water for disinfecting.

[@finestus]

Instead of cement, I would use lime. But thats just my opinion. Lime is used for many applications its a good bonding material and bugs dont like it...althought its not as strong as the cement...

[@TinyShinyHome]

We’ve done our research and settled on Portland for longevity.

[@miner.camp.stoves]

2 courses above highest door is just high enough.

[@TinyShinyHome]

Nope😊

[@markwroe7]

Do you have a LAZER level to keep the walls to the same hight accross the build site. If not, you can use the simple water in a clear hose leveling trick. That way you won't be way off level as you go up. Mark.

[@TinyShinyHome]

Yes we have a laser level. Because of the pitch of the roof they don’t really need to be exactly the same height at each level anymore though.

[@tresiabrand6870]

What is in your bag mix and the ratios?

[@TinyShinyHome]

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