WE DID IT - AFTER 7 YEARS! Spend the Day With ME & My Family!

[@ArkansasSquaw]

Lori, know that you are such a blessing to this community of women who follow your channel. We aren't looking for super clean houses, or perfection in all areas of your life, we are looking for someone whom we can relate to. And I believe all of us can relate to you in one way or another. Real is what matters, and you are a real as they come - so thank you for that. ❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

That is so sweet. Thank you for saying that. It means so much to me ❤️❤️

[@Lenzid82]

This is why I love her channel! I oftentimes find myself disinterested when content isn’t real; too perfect/staged.

[@hello-vs4me]

Happy 36 years anniversary husband and I 40 last year have a great and wonderful day ❤️ 😊

[@missburr1228]

Amen, I love your porch so much. Thankfull your on youtube.

[@lisaremy4817]

Hi Lori, thanks for sharing your beautiful home and property. I loved seeing all your sweet animals roaming around. What a beautiful life. Every family has their own way of doing things, don’t apologize. I really enjoy your videos and appreciate your authenticity. Many blessings to you and your sweet family . Lane is precious. ❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you so much!!

[@coffeepotmommah7291]

That folks is EXACTLY what a DAIRY COW looks like!! There's nothing wrong with her cow!!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@shannonhendrickson9920]

You do a great job! Please don’t ever feel that you have to explain yourself to anyone. Your family is so sweet and you help so many people!❤️

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

You’re sweet to say that. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-jg4gt8dw2x]

Oh, I was looking for someone to say this! Breaks my heart to see you worry about a thing like tv time or some comments online. You're always doing your best and love your family so much! No one can ask anything else of you

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

You’re sweet. Thank you

[@pamelastucker8335]

Comparison is the thief of joy. But we are all guilty of it. You’re doing great. Try to be easy on yourself.

[@l.chelseegobin7853]

I hate that you still get comments that prompt you to make disclaimers or feel you have to defend your choices. ❤❤❤ Your videos always lift my spirits regardless of the content or format. I’m glad you will have a record of these sweet moments. 😊

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Well, it comes with the territory but I just want people to understand more and inform as much as I can. Thanks for the sweet encouragement.

[@monicavalentine8472]

Yes, dairy cows look malnutrition thin but that is normal, ours were pastured . We learned that was the NORM!!! She looks great

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thanks

[@embee5605]

I love this channel so much ❤. It's just so wholesome, relatable and genuine. I learn so so much from you, Lori.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Awwww. You’re too sweet. Thanks for encouraging me! ❤️❤️

[@embee5605]

@homemadesimplewithlori Absolutely, of course! I have so many more cooking skills and recipes since starting to watch your channel and I'm just very grateful for the time you put into it.

[@wendeymorales19]

Seriously. She is so sweet. Such an encouragement. 💜

[@viralprimenetwork]

Good job! The genuine and relatable content is truly heartwarming. 😍

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you ❤️

[@roreyb7]

I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with you and your family. I also know how much you love your animals I remember when the two small lambs were born how you had to litterly pull one out and remove the obstruction on its face in order for it to survive now that's love and care.I think you're a wonderful authentic woman and I am impressed with your knowledge. As far as,watching television while you and you're family eat a lot of us do that.Oh by the way I've never said this about pancakes but they turned beautiful.God Bless you and take care.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you!! Yes, I was glad to be able to save that baby! I recently sold him to another family in town. I hope he’s doing well there ❤️

[@mistyt2703]

I’d be willing to “bet the farm” all of your animals are taken care of and loved. Love watching your channel! Keep up the good work! PS… your house isn’t dirty, it’s lived in. It’s a HOME. ❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@samanthadodd8112]

Ur house has just a beautiful porch. Im the most forgetable person, so i take a picture of the list the second i finish so i also i also have it with me.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you! I love being outside and it’s a nice spot to sit in the morning and evening. Wish I took more time to be out there!

[@frankdipinto72]

It's, okay, speak your truth. Shout it out loud. Your life is your life, if people don't like it, to bad , so sad for them. Loved your video. BLESSSING ❤. Patti. 🙏

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

❤️

[@christinabryant5725]

Say it loud and say it proud! Never apologize for what your family decides to do or how you choose to spend time as a family. Your life, your family, your choice❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

❤️❤️❤️

[@angelafleming3328]

Hello Lori there is nothing wrong with sitting in front of the TV while eating once in a while take care and have a great day!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

❤️❤️❤️

[@notyourstereotype9911]

I really enjoyed your video today, I loved so many things about it. From what I can see from watching most of your videos is that you're an honest person and that is rare to find! By the way I will be making your southern biscuits recipe tomorrow. This recipe has become one of my kids favorite bread, I love it because I can make it from start to finish in 1 hour. I doubled the recipe and changed the recipe slightly to fit my family's taste by using 6 cups of organic hard white wheat flour, 2 cups of cold buttermilk substitute, 1 teaspoon of baking soda for the leavening , 1 cup of organic raw cane sugar, 2 teaspoons and kosher salt. 2 sticks of cubed cold unsalted butter. yields about 12-14 large biscuits. I store them in the refrigerator for the kids to eat for breakfast for a week, and heat them up to serve.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

You made my day!!! Thank you so much. Those biscuits sound yummy!!

[@notyourstereotype9911]

@@homemadesimplewithlori You are very welcome Lori!

[@caroleilola7424]

Winnie is a dairy cow and she looks great and healthy! There’s nothing wrong with her and those who dont understand should not comment or educate themselves before putting negativity out there. Farm life is messy, especially this time of year. Please don’t feel the need to defend yourself. You are wonderful and doing the best you can and are doing a great job raising your family! Praying for you for peace!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you so much for that. ❤️❤️❤️

[@tammybest3760]

A home should be where you and your family are able to relax! I appreciate that you and your family are Christians. You are doing a wonderful job!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you! We enjoy our time together, even if it is watching tv. It makes me happy that the kids like to hang around and do things with us. ❤️

[@laurabennett7051]

If no one else has said this, lavender generally likes poor well draining soil and tons of sun. I watch and read a lot of Monty Don. He specifically talks about how "Mediterranean herbs" prefer poor soil, drier conditions, and sun.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thanks!

[@lynnchristensen5510]

You are a Blessing to me. I watch you and your family, not your house. I am a 69 yr. Old grandma raising 4 kids. Your house is your house not anyone else’s. What is wrong with people today?Your house looks great. Oh my goodness your son is the cutest and had me laughing ❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

What a good grandma you are. Thank you for watching. ❤️❤️

[@loriburgess1866]

You do you, Lori. TV dinners are okay to enjoy occasionally. At least you all are experiencing the same show. Phones on at dinner bugs me. I request them to be left outside of the kitchen.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

That’s a good idea!

[@nanar.8088]

As a senior citizen, I go to Costco for some items but otherwise I get quantities I know we will use rather than saving the $ now. Waste is $ too. You are smart in your choices

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Good point! It’s good for some things and definitely not good with others!

[@nanar.8088]

@@homemadesimplewithlori I give myself a budget for Costco of $100 per month for those bulk items and usually a treat. We use Costco for gas mostly.

[@gensguineas]

Just came across your channel today, really enjoyed your video. Your little boy is darling.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you so much! Glad you’re here!! ❤️

[@meganconley8872]

I love your house and property!❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you! That’s kind of you to say. We have a lot of work to do here but we love it

[@carolynlineberger1929]

Get some rest!!! You deserve it!❤

[@janicemunro2458]

Your Lavender might have been burnt with the wind , i know that if we have a windy few days that the flowers go black with the wind because they have been bashed about and bruised with the wind. Your cow might look a little slim but summer is coming and will gain a little more weight when it gets the good grass your fight you don't want it getting too fat , but if you keep working with her you will get it just as it should be. God bless you and your family and take care.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Oh! That may be true! It was pretty windy here a while back. ❤️❤️

[@Ozarkmountainoutback1]

I would repot them in larger pots. Let them dry out and only water then. Most herbs like drier conditions

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

I think one was too far gone but the other is looking good!!

[@muwgrad1987]

Lane is precious, and you are so right about the salad and the pickles. I have the sweet heat pickles -- so good on a burger! I enjoy and look forward to your videos each week, so thank you for the inspiration!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thanks for always watching and commenting! Have a happy weekend and holiday!

[@muwgrad1987]

@@homemadesimplewithlori thanks, and y'all too!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Lavender likes good drainage and doesn’t like to be too wet. Can you put it in the ground? If so, put it on the top of a mound so that it is well drained. If not, try reporting with landscaping rick’s inside the bottom of the pot for good drainage. See what your local greenhouse has to say about your growing region and lavender. It’s a tricky plant.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

I put it in the ground. We have REALLY sandy soil but where I put it isn’t sandy……🤦‍♀️. I have so much to learn about plants! Maybe it will do well, but I may need to move it to the back. It might do better there. Thanks for the tips.

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

@@homemadesimplewithlori geez, I’m glad you could understand that mess of a message I left. iPhone predictive text is messing up all my comments 😂 I had 4 lavender plants last summer and the master gardeners thought it was a victory that one survived our winter. They’re very fragile and you just never know. The one that survived was a Spanish lavender which isn’t supposed to survive our climate. But, it was on a hill! I love learning about plants. Good luck with the lavender. I have clay soil so not sure how it will do in sand but hopefully it will do well!

[@rodeny0rtman850]

Lori, always enjoy your videos. Glad you were able to put up the swing, that is sweet. Your milker looks fine to me. Some animals are just lean, like people. Most that see the cows on tv are over fed and and laden with hormones and steroids. Like a balloon ready to pop. I took horticulture in high school. I looked up a very basic lavender care plan.. aka what troubles my lavender plant true enough, this is what most common problems are with house plants. First is overwatering and the second is bad soil. Dirt is soil with out nutrients. Plants breathe through the soil. Watering them suffocates them. Better to let them dry out till they start to wilt a bit. You will know that , and is time to water. And yes the soil will be dry. Good to look up what king of fertilizer they need and be able to add that to the water. For people that live in the city, allow your water to sit overnight. It allows the chlorine to dissipate . Not sure about the type of soil for lavender plants. Sometimes soil just needs to be changed out if it has been in the pot for years. Lighting is important to. Low light plants do not do well in high light or direct sunlight. The opposite is the same for high light plants in low light. Hope this helps. God’s blessings on your family!

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you for all that! I have planted the lavender in the soil outside so I’m hopeful that they will recover.

[@Intentional-frugality]

You’re channel is real not made up and that’s the reason I keep following you and watch your channel ❤❤❤❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

I appreciate that. Thank you so much. ❤️

[@brendaherbst9289]

I seen some lavender plants the other day and it says they need 6+ hours of full sun a day. You might need to replant them into bigger pots. They could be getting root bound. Hope this helps.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thanks! I have planted them outside. I hope they survive!

[@gaynellparker3505]

I am exhausted just watching you in your everyday duties. Lane and Kelsey are so precious! The swing is Wonderful, thanks Chris! I just wish you could slow down a bit. I worry about your greatly busy life but admire you also for your beautiful heart ❤️. Mom

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Love you, too, mom. Don’t worry about me. I’m good and happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@berylsly]

Your such good parents and I must say very hard working. Your little boy comes first with his needs and loves being with you. The reason people criticise others is they don’t have enough on their plate. People ask us what we do all day. Maybe they would like to follow me and maybe you for the day I am sure then they would be tired. Love to you all. 🙏🕊🌶🌶

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

You’re probably very right. Idle hands……not a good outcome. ❤️

[@cheryldepedro7029]

You are awesome! Love your family and all of your escapades!♥️♥️

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you so much!

[@gina1195]

Our family really looks forward to your videos. This was a great one! ❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you! I’m trying to navigate the best way to do videos. I would love your feedback on what you think is best for the viewer. ❤️❤️

[@loriburgess1866]

I experience the same thing at Costco. I don’t think they are the best price for most items any longer. A store sale beats the price typically. I know these words are not popular but I do experience this. Think about this and test my theory. I’m still educating my husband.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

I think you’re very right. A few things make it worth the extra effort but you’re right….most things are better priced elsewhere.

[@loriburgess1866]

I too empty the dishwasher while my coffee brews.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

It’s such a good use of that time. It gives me hope someone will find the dishwasher empty and put dishes in it 😂

[@judyoliver533]

Love your videos. Real life.

[@hmeerdink9606]

You don't owe anyone an explanation! It 's obvious how much you care about your animals and there is no way amyone can know everything about your life from your YT videos. I appreciate how real you are in what you share. I have no interest in watching someone with a perfect house.🙂

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Ha. I’m glad because you certainly would be turned off by mine if you’re looking for perfect 😂. Thanks for your kind words ❤️

[@coffeepotmommah7291]

Lori, sweetheart you are precious!! You need to "deadhead" the lavender. When the bloom begins to wilt back, you pinch off the deadhead. With that many I'd just use snippers or sizzors. As it gets long branches, just cut them and put in some water and start another one. It naturally spreads if in the ground and will keep coming back, it really doesn't do as well in pots. Also you need to check your iron girl! You use a 14k gold ring, and "draw" a line across your forehead. If you see a black line, you need iron. My grandma would say "you lookn ruddy and jah gots dark eyes leme check ya iron" she'd pull off her gold wedding band grandpa gave her and drag it across my forehead and she was right EVERY SINGLE TIME! I thought it was just her ring, so after i had taken a iron pill for a few times. I had her do it again, there wasn't any line at all!! Also, its darker like a sharpie marker when you're really low.. lighter means its low but not bad, so don't take too much iron. She was the best Dr. I ever had. 😘

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

My iron is chronically low! You have a good eye! My mama just told me I looked tired so, I guess yall are both right. I need to take my vitamins 😂😬❤️

[@susanmccord8634]

Iron can get stored in our body tissues and not be bioavailable. Taking copper helps release stored iron. Just wondering if that might be helpful for you.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Yes! It is. I didn’t know that. I’ll research! Thanks

[@karenkaren5013]

​@@homemadesimplewithlori do you use any cast iron pans? If not then you should because every time you use them you get a little iron from them and it won't only benefit you but it will benefit your whole family ❤. I only use cast iron and stainless steel and my iron is so much better. I only use glass dishes and all my storage is in glass too. I just don't trust what plastic does to us. Of course I don't always have a choice to not use plastic but I try❤.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

That’s what I use! That should help! Thanks!

[@lauriewaters7206]

That's how dairy cows are built

[@madelineeverritt8874]

Wow! are you all fast. Lolol Thought that would give you a little chuckle. Lane is absolutely adorable. We were going to get some cabbage at Aldi's in Enterprise, they looked bad here too. I love your animals. Especially your dogs. Thank you for your blessings. Thank you for being a great friend.❤❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Ha! Yeah. We are quick around here! Guess it’s getting too late for cabbage!

[@madelineeverritt8874]

@@homemadesimplewithlori We were at Walmart earlier, but I never noticed the cabbage. We went right past it. I love cabbage.

[@annethompson2212]

the lavender plants need to be in the ground, plz plant them in a nice sunny spot 😊 it’s ok to eat in front of the tv ❤

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Ok!!!! I will TOMORROW! Thank you!

[@gina1195]

I agree I never had luck with them in pots but in the ground they have flourished

[@dorischaron1887]

About lavender maybe bigger pot.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thanks! I put them in the ground. One is thriving. One was too far gone.

[@dianesellepedrosa1876]

It’s all good🥰 thank you….rest

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

❤️❤️❤️

[@vixxcottage]

Dairy cows and goats put all of their calories into the milk pail. This means body condition stays thin. My stepmother had a goat that milked 2 gallons/day. She looked so thin and everyone commented on it. This was normal for her. With my goats I give them grain dependent on how much milk they put into the milk pail. An indicator of health is Winnies bright eyes and glossy coat. She is a healthy animal.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thank you for the back up ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tinahiggins5789]

Great video Sweet kids

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Thanks so much

[@lanadixon1822]

The cabbage at our store was exactly like that today. Ugh

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Yuck!

[@heiditagge5776]

Get a wagon for groceries is easier. Love your long skirt. Where did you get it? Sometimes we do eat front of tv and my teenager eat in her bedroom with tv. 😆

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Most all my clothes come from the thrift store, so….you can pretty much guarantee that’s where any clothing item you see comes from 😂 (although I am looking into launching some HMS merch soon, so then I will get some brand new clothes 😂) That’s a great idea about the wagon!

[@pamfliegel5826]

Is the lavender root bound?

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

I think it was. I put it in the ground. There’s still hope for one but the other is barely green anymore…..

[@jennifersaylor8717]

No shame in TV with dinner!

[@loriburgess1866]

I see you and you sound and look unusually stressed. I’m praying you get a Jesus booster and begin to be more yourself soon. Good job Lori with your food budget and home making.

[@tinahiggins5789]

Kelsie is beautiful

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Yes, she is. Inside and out ❤️

[@sherrigrubbs1116]

You are overwatering your lavender it requires VERY little water. I went to a lavender festival last year and toured several large lavender farms and they all said the same thing....stop watering and let them dry out.

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Ok! I planted them. Hopefully they will make it. I may need to move them. I might actually have to start over 😬😬

[@tinahiggins5789]

Sometimes we eat in front of the tv

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

Let’s be besties 😂

[@lynnsummerlin4858]

Who is Kelsey? 😊

[@homemadesimplewithlori]

That’s our youngest daughter, who you saw in the truck and at Costco in this video ❤️