We talk about this too much!

[@ouroilyhouse]

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[@tovedagostino]

I’m 74 years old and you have the right idea eating healthy wholesome foods . The 80-20 rules is real life. Love your video and I also watch your sisters. You have an awesome family.!

[@alumniadri8716]

So I grew up in a hard home. And when grown had no clue how to be a mom or woman or wife lol…no examples. So when I got married and tried to make my own home I have had a lot of trouble figure out how with that background. All that to say…the basket in your bathroom I saw one similar in the thrift store and had NO CLUE what it was for?!! But I saw the way you set it up on your bathroom and I was like…”oh…ok. THAT is how that basket is supposed to be used.” lol…thanks for helping me learn how to be a good homemaker.

[@mbd7098]

Amen, Mama, on the talk about food. I, too, feel overwhelmed sometimes trying to figure out what's best to feed our family. That's my thought's exactly lately... feed them whole foods and don't stress. You're doing a fantastic job... keep doing what you're doing!❤

[@maryabbott9680]

God bless you Laura, you are a lovely woman , mother, wife! I love your cooking! You make it all look easy. Simple, whole and healthy food. You do an awesome job!

[@angelaforcier378]

I think you do an awesome job of feeding your family , real food , the basics are the best without all the preservatives we don’t need , and yes eating out in moderation is also part of life , I enjoy your channel 😊

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes! Thank you!😊

[@joyweidental1227]

I fully agree with you . 80/20 is super and its most healthy n o t to get stressed about your diet! We’ve turned vegetarian 1 1/2 years ago … but we’re in our 60s now and have decided that we’ve eaten enough meat in our lives. Since you’ve the best meat sources and a big family with growing kids I understand that you’re cooking with meat. I truly think you’re feeding your family well, just like your sister Lisa🙏🏼❣️

[@melbournerepublic8114]

The message in this video is so timely for me. I consume a lot of this information e.g. vegan is best, low carb is best, fat will kill you etc and it is so stressful! Especially when you have kids and want to do right by them. Focusing on whole foods and ignoring the other labels, the 80/20 rule like you said is so much healthier. Thankyou for this discussion, much more comforting to us mums out there than you know!

[@amandamendoza4181]

It is so true! We are bombarded with information from everywhere and it is a lot. Anything we want to know is at the click of a button. Going through logic and fallacies has helped me weed quite a bit out but it is still pretty easy to get overwhelmed. Thanks for sharing! Baby is so cute!☺️ ❤

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you!!

[@jackimanley3056]

Yes, I think the stress from obsessing over food is worse than just eating. We eat whole and I make 90 percent from scratch so I don't sweat it when we're out or at someone's house if we're eating something I normally wouldn't have in my home.

[@RebeccaAnnette]

Love your table runner!!! ❤

[@AussieAngeS]

I love that you make your own homemade things like soaps etc. I really want to make candles I’ve always been interested in it. The tacos you made looked great 😍😍

[@lormor460]

I wish I had been more like you in my younger “mom” days. ❤. Cooking healthy creating healthy meals and enjoying your little people (that part I did 😊❤). I love how you keep your baby close. That would have been a game changer for me! Your baby hears your heart beat all the time. And keeps close to you. I love that. Oh, I love your kitchen! So pretty 😍. And I want to try that anti aging serum. It will have a lot of catching up to do! 😊

[@rethawilson6289]

Love to hear baby voices, etc. Great video

[@DebraE.Carlson]

Lovely video, Laura! You save so much money per month doing all the things you do and make for your family. You are a wonderful wife and mother❤

[@bethabel5927]

Thank you for sharing about your healthy journey with food!

[@barbarapeterson8030]

Happy Friday Laura, family, fur babies, and feathered friends. STTB

[@alinabulbuk7534]

Thank you for the video ,so true I like the title

[@rosemaryharris6064]

Your channel is so refreshing. I love your thoughts on what you prepare for family's meals.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thank you so much!😊

[@judithbutler9695]

Love your food sense! Fresh is best but be realistic. You have given such great food ideas. I’m old and you’ve changed my cooking!

[@sharonh.6702]

Love your channel! My cooking has improved drastically. 😉 I think you need to show us that baby and how much he's grown every week!

[@dawnhansen118]

Such a great point about our relationship with food! Can’t wait to check out the recipes and try making the laundry soap😊

[@janeweldon8874]

You are definitely doing the right thing with your meals. Your children sure seem to be healthy and happy! Stress is not good for you. ❤️

[@ouroilyhouse]

Thanks so much 😀

[@cathylowery3478]

I've been using the exact soap recipe for over 35 years! I have extremely sensitive skin. It's the best

[@mt1885]

hey girl- yummy food! and great tips!

[@ceegee1070]

I love Lume. I use the toasted coconut cream on my feet, the Clean Tangerine Bar soap (I hang it in a mesh bag for extra lather and drying) and Clean Tangerine Cream on my body. Lovely flowers, delicious meals ❤ I love all your DIY natural recipes and videos.

[@jessicaweldy1403]

Did you get a new laundry basket?!😉 I totally agree with the food issue! It can be so overwhelming! Thank you for the reminder to not make it stressful💕

[@ouroilyhouse]

Haha yes!

[@KathyHutto]

I’ve made the laundry soap. Thanks for the recipe! I also added the dryer balls that your sister recommended. Enjoyed watching!

[@Rooj5891]

I LOVE watching your Videos, Laura. You are such a great mum of such beautiful kiddos. You're so inspiring🤗🤗

[@johnniealford25]

Such great money saving tips!

[@janjentz1053]

I am 74 years old too; so my kids are adults; but I went thru some phases with diets when they were little; but settled on the same reasonable and sustainable approach to feeding my family that you are doing. Sill follow much the same. its too stressful to worry so much; and some people are so caught up in sticking to a certain way of eating that they take their own food to someone elses home; and I am not talking about allergies or diabetes or other health issues. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@charmainescarborough5646]

Lovely yard and floral arrangement and the chicken meal looks delicious! Your flowers in the yard are so beautiful and colorful:)

[@lexi5976]

I went to a dinner at a local farm and they cooked their chicken with fig jam and balsamic! I make it at home all the time and I think your family would like it, I don’t add any seasonings except a little salt because it gets so flavored with the jam and balsamic!

[@ouroilyhouse]

Sounds great! I need to try that!!

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

This is refreshing!!! Just enjoy life and eat nutritious food most of the time and fast food and whatever other times. Life is way too short to be so very restrictive on what to eat, Thank you!!

[@madeleinetunstall5690]

I can’t wait until we have our green house finished so we can grow our own vegis. I’m watching from Australia. My husband and I share all the cooking. ( kids have grown up, so just us two). Love the taste of homegrown vegis. Both my husband and I both enjoy healthy food. But sometimes we need something quick. So might not always be as healthy. Definitely good that we live out of town so not tempted to buy take away

[@angeliajeppesen9475]

I think... Of all the girls on here...your my favorite..I support you ..very honest.

[@clairebattersby6340]

Thank you so much for your wise prospective. I’m recovering from an eating disorder having been on revolving diets since I was a preteen. A few months ago a doctor called me fanatical about food which was the wake up call I needed to chill out a bit. Since then I have better relationship with food. I rarely comment but this message touched my soul. 😊

[@wendyhoward2699]

I just love your videos.

[@rachaelmilne5574]

Love this I literally torture myself with all the info on food so such an unhealthy place. The stress of it is so unhealthy! I appreciate you sharing I would’ve never guessed that that something that you battled. ❤

[@MargieBenson-dv9ek]

Everything looksso good. I want to make my own soap, love your videos ❤

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Hi Laura, I totally agree with your thoughts on food. If you don't let kids experiment with different I think it makes them want what we call not healthy stuff all the more. They learn what truly taste the best. We must monitor and control. You do an amazing job at it.

[@ouroilyhouse]

Yes!!

[@Karenm1969]

Another great video! I have tried LUME, really was hopeful to use it; but I broke out in a rash *in the arm pits* so had to stop using it.

[@aloras405]

The only thing I would NOT use the laundry soap on is cloth diapers. Cloth diapers require the enzymes in detergent to break down the human waste. Home made laundry soap will also build up and affect your absorbency of the diapers. If you’re looking for a detergent that is good, the Azure Standard detergent is strong enough and won’t cause buildup.

[@lisaw7478]

I have started trying to buy candy and snacks that don't have as much red dye 40, yellow dye 5,6 but I'm not stressing as much as I used to. We still drink Kool aid. I just turned 59 and I grew up with it 😊

[@lynneuribeross2695]

I wish everyone to live like this!!!!

[@ozarkview928]

Growing up we were always told temperance in all and I believe that goes for food as well .

[@kimyates3583]

Thank you for your videos! I enjoy each one. You are always so calm and informative. I also have a question. I noticed your wooden cutting boards on your dining room wall. I need to purchase some wooden boards, and I want to know that they are safe to use and do not have strange chemicals in the wood. Do you have any suggestions on where I can purchase wooden cutting boards that are made to use with food?

[@karenwhite7023]

Laura I use the lume new sweat control one in lavender sage scent. I love the new solid one the best. Great video. 😀

[@jomoorhouse410]

Another great video, thank you. Can I ask what size is your instant pot?

[@mariareyesrosado425]

Delicious ❤

[@kellysharp6566]

Hi! I really enjoyed this video. it was very relaxing to listen to and watch. I am very interested in your beef taco recipe. Can you share it please? Thank yo so much!

[@rlmbmq]

Whole Foods, the best you can afford is the way to go. Everything in moderation

[@jessluna8382]

What’s your recipe for the matcha drink??

[@sherrylee1072]

Hello from NC

[@deborahifillbrito7894]

I know you have done gaps for your family in the past. What’s your take on it today? Would you do it again? We did it for 5 months this year, mainly because of my sons eczema on his face. It helped a lot, but also stressed me very much!! Now I am scared it comes back if I go back to „normal“ Whole Foods (that of course I cook myself from scratch). Even if now I make my own kefir, yogurt, sour cream etc. plus using essential oils and everything non toxic, non scented, etc. I also know I have to slow down and be more relaxed specially because we’ll have our fourth in November. Would love to know your opinion.

[@ouroilyhouse]

I think GAPS is great for healing. My son needed it for 2 years and then was able to go back to our normal diet. I believe GAPS should be used in a season of life to heal, but not a forever diet.

[@Mamato3]

I'm curious if your family takes supplements?

[@mirthfulllaugh]

Hi is that a new light/lamp over the sink, or am I jut noticing it? It caught my eye as I started your video :)

[@lulamamie8524]

In my humble opinion at my 65 soon to be 66 yo age 😬😵‍💫 I personally think that doctors put wayyyyyyy tooooooo much stress on pregnant mamas 😤😵 This really bothers me 😓 I also feel we need to find balance on food/nutrition. What works for your body and your families body’s is the most important. As we age and our blood work changes… Just change and adapt… Move forward. Just my take on it ❤❤

[@MichelleMumBum]

That wasn't me, i never do don't be fooled!! 😂😂😂💪💪💪😘😘😘🤣🤣🤣🍿🍿🍿

[@ts3421]

It’s so true! Also do you homeschool?

[@sherrylee1072]

God bless

[@annelefevre9457]

Making your own soap doesn’t seem to get stains out of clothes….especially underwear. And I bought Lume, and it’s not good!

[@sherrydaut4910]

You're funny😅 I think she'll be ok with your opinion.

[@Marci-e4o]

Lume works on making us all afraid we have odors so obviously we buy their products. Tried all the Lume products, a waste of money. I know you get a financial kick back for all your sponsors, but I really thought you tried the products Before promoting. Very sad to know you don’t

[@CeciliaIvonne]

@@Marci-e4oright!…I just need deodorant (magnesium) the rest you can get rid of a daily shower 😂 I think a lot of people are more afraid of daily showers lol 😂!

[@tammypierce3250]

@@Marci-e4o No it doesn’t. Good grief. Millions of people use Lume and love it and I’m one of them. I’ll never use anything else. I’ll never go back to using those aluminum filled deodorants that are so bad for you.

[@leesalangva1146]

Do you ever lay the baby down?

[@dianamann3198]

I don’t see the honey ginger chicken recipe in your blog. 😢

[@CocoaBeans1919]

❤

[@penneydunn8850]

Still not sure how you do it.

[@jeanmullins3284]

❤❤❤

[@judymitchell27]

No one is saying sugar is good!

[@lindasmith5190]

😁

[@Linda-t4h3k]

If you're wanting to take good care of your face make sure to apply sunscreen every day rain or sunshine winter and summer

[@ouroilyhouse]

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