When Are We Getting The Llamas

It’s Q&A Day! We answered some of our viewers most asked questions to kick off the new year on our homestead.
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[@curtisep5885]

A deck sounds nice. Trust me, build @ least 1 COVERED PORCH! Remember all that rain you got last year & were stuck inside? God Bless yall.

[@kellygreen8255]

Honey, do your thing. We’re thrilled to see a video from you...no matter when or how long it’s been. Your KZbin family will always be here for you.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Agree ❤️❤️❤️

[@gracesoule3754]

Amen

[@mirandagill2627]

Am i the only one zooming in on the bookshelves to find some new books to read??😂😂

[@scotthargraves576]

Miranda Gill, you are not. :)

[@vpgarden5986]

no, I was trying to scroll my mouse "UP"! LOL.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

😂😂😂 nope! 😂😂😂 gotta love books.

[@1957Babbs]

"you can't stay comfortable and want change at the same time" - just what I needed to hear. Thank you. You are my inspiration. Let's change the world.

[@johnoliveri5544]

oh my goodness, the baby is just beautiful

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

She certainly is 😊❤️😊

[@kyrayeager6693]

I was thinking the same thing!!

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

I love how you respect your kids choices. You are so right on respecting you kids teaches them to respect others. It also lets them know they can say no to things and it is ok.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

❤️❤️❤️

[@piperhomestead5698]

Our son slept in our bed from birth until he decided we were squishing him, age 4. He is now 31 and a wonderful man. You can't love a child too much. That's not spoiling them. Love isn't buying them things or not disciplining them. Love is teaching them right and wrong and how you don't need mind numbing things. You guys are amazing parents. I love nothing more than seeing your boys helping Ben in their bare feet and enjoying life!!

[@bonafideslacker2626]

One of the most 'famous' beauty soaps of all time is a little swedish number containing egg white, called Lanolin-agg-tval. If you can freeze your many many excess egg whites until you're ready to make soap again, you could produce a really lovely cold process egg white bar, great for tightening skin and lightening age spots, etc. Just a thought.

[@arlenejohnson3825]

That baby is soooo incredibly CUTE!!

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

She is so precious ❤️

[@fiffihoneyblossom5891]

Though I am one of the curious ones when it comes to the kid's schooling, I am so grateful to hear parents on YT consciously diverting their channels away from their kids. Too much exploitation of children happening and parents not keeping their kids in mind when stepping online with the family. I'd still like to hear how the parents manage it all, but whatever your secrets...it's definitely working for your family!

[@sonyagregory5711]

Love the updates and seeing precious little princess! She is growing like a weed. You all look rested. That makes me happy as I've watched you work so very hard to make it to this point. You are at peace and it shows in your smiles so much! ❤🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😊Journey On!

[@ser3589]

I love seeing the inside of your house. I am so amazed when I think of the first time I saw the inside and what it looks like now. It is beautiful and you did an amazing job.

[@Diana_the_green_dragon]

Find another trailer like the one you have and make like an L shape. Maybe a bedroom for buggie and a giant pantry or fun study room. It would be great to have a large space for storing food for all 7 of you. You might get lucky and get a cheap one.

[@karenwebber9200]

This sounds good! Enlarge the home-stead.

[@cheriekreusel9453]

Sounds like a great idea!

[@barbaracleri123]

Karen Webber people p

[@michellewallace3152]

I love how behind Meg's head is the seed catalog and behind Ben's head is a MEAT book 🥰 can't wait to see what 2021 holds for you guys

[@sharonnowlin2297]

Yes, I noticed that too!! Meg gets the seed catalog and Ben get the big book oF MEAT!!!

[@lindayoung8548]

I saw that too!

[@vpgarden5986]

noticed the seed catalog as well, it has been "used"! extensively it looks like :)

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

😂😂😂😂👍🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mariezafonte6473]

It is nice seeing the boys helping out, but they deserve their privacy. Don't feel obligated to please others. Do you have future plans for the old farmhouse. Short, unedited vlogs would be fine, it's just good to see all is good.

[@pnhnut]

lol, Yall are country folk now, trust me - kitties will find their way to you.

[@unprocessedmomma2803]

I appreciate yalls honesty! We just moved the end of last year to our first full on homestead in NC & I’m pregnant. So I really appreciate the reality y’all share of the hard work & life & pregnancy/ postpartum/newborn.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

❤️❤️❤️❤️congratulations 🍼🍼🍼🍼

[@unprocessedmomma2803]

North-n-South Homestead Thank you 😊

[@niklaskron645]

Take you’r time No rush the Llamas can wait. It is better to do things right than fast.

[@ardenpeters4386]

completely agree

[@karenhill9495]

Lamas can get aggressive and their size .

[@sjniles]

You guy are very inspirational! Yesterday we finally paid off our mortgage, now we are also debt-free, and plan on staying that way, its a fantastic feeling.

[@pamelas9]

Yep, "that's how it is".. my boy was easy, quiet... my girl just hit that frequency that shut my brain straight off every time.

[@mamamode1312]

Opposite for me

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

I was really glad to hear you repeat your stance on having the kids online and respecting their privacy. I don't know if it's just me but I find it weird that people obsess so much over children they don't know, especially all the comments about the baby (and the awful stereotypes about having dad/4 brothers that won't let her date etc - that's beyond weird..) I know people feel invested in your journey, as I do after watching you for so long, you've both put your personality out there and 'let us in' so we feel like we know you a bit. That's your choice as adults but man, I remember being a 14 year old and all I can say is I'm so glad we didn't have social media and digital cameras/video back then and I respect you both more for your stance on not having your children online without their permission. Also, as much as I'm sure everyone is excited to see more content, I'm glad you're taking as much time as you need. Having a new baby, especially after such a long gap, must be so much work! I hope you don't feel too much pressure and can ease back into things when you're ready.

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

If you need some help let me know. I'll drag the tractor down with what ever implement is needed for the work you have!

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

That’s so nice of you.❤️

[@BirdYoumans]

I like cats myself. I have two and it was very easy to train them to do whatever they want to. Took no time at all. I love them both!

[@lesleyharris525]

😹

[@wandastevens3183]

For them cats are not advisable...only food and milk animals...

[@Berkeloid0]

@@wandastevens3183 Cat's milk? 🤣

[@diceportz7107]

hahahaha yep, that's life with cats.

[@indigospringsfarm]

I really appreciate you all and how you tell your story. Thank you for inspiring others to take the leap.

[@emilytrujillo5882]

I see "The Joy of Cooking" on the shelf!!)) oldie but a goody!! my GO TO !! A timeless TREASURE!!!

[@lindakurtz2653]

Anybody else checking out the books? And finding lots of familiar and I own that! High five on the self awareness and good example setting to recognize the season you are in and that it doesn’t lend itself to bringing more work (animals) to the farm. How exciting to know you’re working on infrastructure that will allow you to safely bring in more animals ( if you decide that’s what you need to do) and that it will be there when you need it. I can’t count the number of times I brought something home and had to scramble to try and get set up for it after the fact. Re: the kids sleeping arrangements- a lot of folks are used to each child having their own room- I’m old enough that I shared a room with two sisters and my three brothers shared a room. It’s all context isn’t it? Enjoy anything you put out. Blessings.

[@druidsgardenandkitchen]

I was definitely checking the books, I love books and I love seeing what other people have.

[@sarahestrada8530]

Would love a little neck knife for backpacking whenever you get going, just giving you ideas of at least one thing that will sell 😉

[@MommaOG]

Now you got everybody googleing a Chinese greenhouse 😂😂, love you guys be safe🥰🥰💐💐

[@tammy4him42]

Yep! Just googled it on my phone! Lol.

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Lol

[@hamrad645]

Ben and Meg, I think you are wise to give your children privacy -- every person needs that little bit of solitude. My husband and I moved (with our 2 year old son) from East Texas to Central Florida, on the Space Coast. We lived in an old (but not decrepit (spelling?) for quite some time, We arrived in Florida in January of 1967, about two days before the Apollo I fire that killed three of our astronauts (we both worked at the Space Center, eventually) so that tragedy kept us unemployed for a little while, with no income to speak of (my in-laws were living there at the time so we didn't starve! lol!). Things finally did wind up again, I went to work for the local school board but my husband was a telecommunications technician at the Space Center for about 3 years. He had always loved wood working, i.e., wooden furniture, cabinets, etc., and in the latter part of 1970, we left the Space Coast. My husband did his wood working thing, and I went to work in a corporate legal office (in Orlando), subsequently working in a "real" law office. In 1973, we moved to Ocala, in North Central Florida, and rented a house for a while. We built a house, but because the surrounding property was inexpensive, the neighborhood surrounding us really went down, and after 27 years we built our present home which is on slightly more than two acres. We've been here now for more than 20 years, but my husband passed away in 2004. Our son is now in his mid-50's, has not found a life's mate thus far. My only concern is that he be happy and I 'm pretty sure he is. I was forced, medically, by severe spinal issues to retire from my job of 30+ years (at age 70) in 2015. I worked in real estate law, estate planning, business organizations, and land use law and had a wonderful boss. It's amazing how much you forget thing when you're no longer doing them. There's not a human being anywhere who hasn't had challenges of one type or the other -- that's just part of living. I think you and your family have managed beautifully. I do miss seeing your videos, because other than sewing and a little cooking, that's about all I can do. I used to bake a lot, but at my age I've naturally slowed down on that! You have to take time for your faith first, your family and your 'farm'/'homestead' . The videos have to come after those priorities are met! Best wishes for 2021. I pray that we all have a good year.

[@Lucky_5090]

Thank you for being so open and sharing ❤ Meg I love your comment about" 4th trimester new baby brain" that is so true!. I would LOVE to see you both get a workshop that would be so amazing for you guys!! Lots of pearls of wisdom given . Wishing your family health and prosperity in this new year! Look forward to following along 🤗

[@notthereyethomestead8413]

I was just wondering where you guys were, though I know Lilly keeps you very busy, but I was missing seeing your family!! Welcome back!! Blessings in this new year!!

[@wandastevens3183]

NC...

[@thejunkincolvards8843]

@@wandastevens3183 I think Mary ment why they haven't posted videos not where they are living.

[@notthereyethomestead8413]

@@thejunkincolvards8843 exactly!! Thank you for clarifying what I meant!! Blessings!!

[@thejunkincolvards8843]

@@notthereyethomestead8413 your welcome. Hope your having a great day.

[@minnesotagal507]

It’s just a place to sleep, you have a whole acreage to play. Of course I grew up on a farm so....😝

[@nancywatson9535]

Good to see you both again...and the wee one. Take Care if yourselves first. Will be excited to see how your garden does this year. Love from Arizona!

[@brettsteele7386]

Didn't you clean out the old farmhouse? You could do the seed starts in there.

[@jeanniecollins3332]

I don't think they've gotten the power re-established up there. A storm this past summer took out the power line, they had the down line removed, then were informed it couldn't be reinstalled until after inspection.

[@notthereyethomestead8413]

Lilly is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@dananelson1743]

Was listening to a phycologist. He had been to the funeral of a childhood friend. There he remembered that he had not felt great like that since his dog died when he was fourteen. The point he made was that adolescents are at a place where their feelings are more and you need to keep that in mind when dealing with them. You're doing the right thing by respecting their privacy. That was James Dobson by the way. Fences are important, not just for. His goats got through the fence and all their kale. Very discouraging. Thanks for sharing guys. Your daughter is adorable, even if she does scream.

[@heatherd.9390]

Beatifully answered, every single question. I especially liked what you said at the end, Meg. "Everybody lives a different life and I think that is important to remember. One person's life looks different than another and your life doesn't have to look like ours or anybody else's. Do your life in your own way, your homestead in your own way..." Truer words were never spoken. Keeping up with the Jones' is not only exhausting, depressing and frustrating, but it's pointless. Who are we all trying to impress anyways? The only people that we should be concerned about impressing is our immediate family. Oh, and go for alpacas over llamas. Friends of ours have an alpaca farm on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and they are the funniest, cutest critters on the face of the earth, lol! Once they know who their people are, they can be very affectionate and sweet, plus their fibre makes wonderful yarn that is far warmer than regular sheep's wool, and us OG's know how much Meg loves to knit! xoxox Heather🇨🇦

[@jeepershomestead5295]

“You can’t stay comfortable and want change at the same time” our new message for our board. All of your videos are inspiring. Thank you for being you!

[@Carol-Bell]

Thank you for this video. So nice to see how you are doing. I love that you know how to strike the balance between being helpful to others and keeping personal boundaries in place. People have no right being all up in your business. Sleeping arrangements are a private family decision. In pioneer days the whole family slept in one room, and sometimes for warmth, even all in the same bed. Or had just a curtain between the beds. It’s only in maybe the last 50 years that kids had a room all to themselves, and bedrooms have become used for sleep and play. I love how completely open you are about what it takes to make such a huge change in your life. It’s not for the faint of heart. In 8 days I’ll be 70 and 4 years ago I retired from teaching, moved to a smaller place, married again, and moved to Scotland. No matter where you go, you bring “yourself” along- although a change of environment/occupation can be helpful, that alone won’t solve all of your problems. Oh, one idea: if the kids don’t want to be ON camera, maybe they would like to help with the filming and editing? It could even lead to a career (my son-in-law is a videographer and does well). Love to you all, and best wishes for a lovely, blessed new year.

[@jamieg.1392]

Your little girl is so precious.Just the way she looked at her daddy after her nap made me smile.I love that you show your children respect and give them choices whether or not to be on the vlog. Stay blessed Family!

[@jennsadventures84]

People seem to want to know other people's business. And in my opinion it's none of our business where your kids sleep. 🤦🤦🤦

[@NorthnSouthHomestead]

Amen

[@lindaadkins9069]

@@NorthnSouthHomestead I love the hollars.

[@dianehall5345]

Good morning Hollar Homestead from our farm in New Hamphire. So-so good to see you comfortably sitting in your mobile home make over. You and those who came to your property to help, did a fine job! A modern version of the Waltons! I teach Watton's1935 rural lifestyle, New Hampshire style and we live that lifestyle. It has taken good care of us during 2020. Our 350 acre working farm has been shut down to the public since last March and that is ongoing... You both have so much valuable homesteading/farmsteading information at your disposal spanning from between 1935 and today. Take the "best" of it as it applies to your situation and climate. All the best. Happy New Year! ~ Diane

[@jjo5375]

I really enjoyed the two of you (plus one), visiting with your viewers, sharing the whys and wherefores of your life on the homestead with the family, animals, agriculture, and infrastructural dreams and goals! And, for the record, I applaud Ms Lusty-Lungs. "I am here...LOOK OUT, WORLD!" She's entered a no-holds-barred season on planet earth, but she also has two loving responsible parents to instill character, and an army of big brothers to run interference beside her. GO FOR IT....ALL OF YOU! : )

[@marlenekutcher938]

It's a business when you have a channel on you tube. Family first is number 1. Focus on what is important to you. We'll just be happy to see you all when we can. The new boss will come around to letting go and begin the investigating of her home. She is growing so fast. Cherish these times. You're doing wonderful. So proud of all of you. Have a very Happy New Year .

[@sarahestrada8530]

There's a saying that you get to "pick your hard", saving money and living debt free is hard, but so is being trapped in a mortgage, pick your hard! And I think you guys picked just right! 💜

[@beetee3272]

I have missed your videos but know first hand how life takes over & priorities take precedence. And...burnout is a real thing! It can make one weary to even think about getting posts out. Rest is healing as well as rejuvenating. Take care of the family, mind, body & soul. People should just enjoy the content you are willing to share & have decorum, courtesy & etiquette in being invasive in other areas of your life. Children are precious & should be off limits. ~Hugs ❤️

[@pattiripley7599]

I agree that you are enjoying working in your roles but working in your roles as a family I think makes a great difference in life. Life is meant to be lived and shared with each other.

[@junemckinley6231]

OH we have missed you. We are so glad you all were brave enough to change the life you did not love for one that you do. Do not stress the videos, we loving seeing whatever you are doing even if you think it is nothing!! The kids are amazing and your life now looks happy!! That's all anyone can ask for.

[@susieruml9892]

My husband and I are both teachers and are “Weekend Warriors” on our farm/homestead. We have a milk cow, 2 steers that will be ready to butcher next winter (just did one in December), pigs for breeding and butcher, chickens for laying, ducks and geese for bug control. We also get meat chicks in the spring to put in the freezer. We have an incubator and hatch chicks to sell a new for replacement of our own hens. Last year we sold over 300 chicks. We are gearing up to put in née raised beds in our garden and starting our seeds. You mentioned you don’t have the space, but here is an option... use your rv as a temporary greenhouse or seed starting place. Good luck and I enjoy watching.

[@bethany493]

We’re in a mobile too. All the boys are in one room. Bunks are magical! And they all co-slept for a good spell. It’ll all work out. Nobody’s business but your own. Be well! God bless y’all.

[@mathamoz]

I can 100% relate to Ben's comment about how his knife work isn't as fun as being outside, I'm in the same spot. My main gig is software development and while it certainly pays great, it's hard to sit inside when I'd much rather be digging in the dirt all day. But, as you also said, it all takes time and I have to remind myself every day that what I'm doing is in support of the homestead I'm building. One day I'll finally have the total freedom to homestead all day, it just won't happen overnight. Keep up the good work y'all, you are an inspiration.

[@kurt6885]

Glad you're back! Missed ya'll.

[@ddggttyy]

Hi there Hollars! You both deserve great workshops and I'm looking forward to watching that happen when the time is right. I believe waiting to have household pets until they won't be a burden is really being fair to yourselves. Taking care of an infant, homeschooling editing, housework and cooking for such a large family sounds like there already isn't enough time in the day as it is. Things are going to happen when they are meant to. I think your doing great. No need at all to add stress and burnout tying to tackle too much at once. Stay happy and safe you big beautiful family❤

[@jenniferedwards176]

Yay! You guys have been missed. I'm so glad to see you looking so contented and far less frazzled than you were. It looks like you've actually got some sleep! When you first landed on the farm, you guys were trying to do everything at once, so excited and a little bit scattered, understandably. Then you seemed to settle for a short while, then moved to doing what was essential only, with absolute focus and incredible dedication. Finding your rythym takes time, and it seems like you're finding it. I can't wait to see what you guys achieve over the next year. I have no doubt it will be as outstanding as everything else you set yourselves to do. Be happy, stay safe and live your best lives, however that is for you. God bless y'all!

[@cherylbaird2338]

She is absolutely gorgeous. And thank you for respecting the boy's privacy I think your both great parents. I love your videos and God bless you all.

[@CalebMayfieldMHF]

Haven't watched it all yet, but wanted to say we've had llamas for over 20 years. Be happy to answer any questions we can.

[@lorita3488]

Thank You for being respectable of your children's privacy and I think you are so right about not showing the children to much because of concerns of all the problems that can come with being in the internet

[@HilltopFarmHomestead]

We had two girls. The first one screamed and screamed to the point that I'm surprised we ever had another one, but sixteen months later we did, and she was as good as gold. Quiet and content so I don't feel the sex of the baby makes a difference. On the up side once the elder one grew out of the needy screaming stage, at around six months and she became an angel. No terrible toddler stage, like her younger sister and she was the easiest, nicest teen you ever met so maybe you'll be lucky there too!

[@bayoubrats384]

Had 3 girls all were quiet, had 2 boys and they never shut up. I think they took after my wife. Lol

[@shuddle82]

You don't need anymore to take care of guys. You can teach the kiddos to weed and harvest. Trade eggs, sell eggs or look up preserving eggs in lime wash. You can add on easily, a friend of ours added on a second kitchen because she entertains a lot. Cats are good for rodent control. We have the same barn cats since 2005, they are fixed of course.

[@rubyhosea4348]

I absolutely love watching you guys. I am so proud of the fact that you are raising kids doing this, yet respecting their interests too. Keep doing what you are doing. God bless you guys.

[@dianebeckner884]

Until you can get a fence up to protect your orchard from deer, use fishing line. Tie fishing line along the tree line (forest) at about chest high for a deer. They won't jump it. They won't jump what they can't see because they can't gage it. Works like a charm. I use it here and it's done a great job.

[@JoJoDragonslayer]

What a precious gift this vlog is. Thank you for sharing with us. These pop up vlogs are just as great, if not better, than a scheduled vlog. I've learned so much from you guys, but I also understand where you're at with the craziness of life and a new baby. Take your time. Share when you can. All that you share is a blessing. ❤❤❤ thank you all 🙂

[@LaurieChistine]

My granddaughter was a very needy baby as well. When she was able to go from laying to sitting in her own it became a game changer. Now she is the happiest smiliest baby ever. She is 3 or 4 months older than Buggie. So there is hope.

[@kathywills3244]

Missed you guys, hope you are well.

[@hannahbirch5080]

Missed you guys so much! I just wanna hug yall! Hope you have a great year!

[@Zombie-adventures]

I agree with keeping boundaries where your kids are concerned. It’s nobody’s business to know details of their day or any part of your life. In my opinion folks have just fallen in love with your family and feel like family, but privacy is necessary for sure. ❤️ I wish my neighbors were as precious as y’all are! Seems that people tend to keep to themselves these days. 😊 Peace and blessings to you and your family. Darla in NC😊

[@thaliahelene]

You could build a cold frame for your baby plants. I get the impression God’s taking care of you!

[@mistyhamblen649]

I feel ya on the baby!! Wow! Each kid is different! My son is a wonderful blessing but wow he was soooo hard as a baby. He cried all the time and was LOUD. He's six now and its better but he's still loud!!! He gets it from his momma...lol

[@ajxonline333]

You guys are such an inspiration to me you don’t understand lol! Your hard work and love you have for family and homestead is so beautiful to watch I don’t even mind waiting a little longer for the next video! Remember to take time to rest & recharge; we will be here patiently waiting & supporting y’all 🤍🤍🤍

[@mikej1389]

We love what ever or when very you choose to share your lives- enjoy your time and self care and projects. We will be here when you are.

[@susanlee9532]

How was the complexion of the pigs after their spa day in the mud?😁 The neighbor’s pigs by Grandmom’s house loved the mud! People have to remember too, when you’re in the middle of building a homestead, that all members pull together and so what sharing a bedroom. There were seven of us on a homestead in Alaska and we may not have had what a lot of others had materially, but what we did have massively made up for all the other stuff! Not one of us would change that experience! So 👍👍👍 tops to you 💕❤️💗❣️🥰

[@janetstarr9554]

Yes, my girlie needed to be attached!!! I used a Beco Baby Carrier in house and to volunteer at school for my boys. I was known as the mom with baby in the backpack. LOL!!! Super helpful much longer than Baby Bjorn for infants. Smart to get fencing and infrastructure before animals! Y'all are doing great! No worries on pressure for videos. Yes, boys go Anti-cameras as teenagers! LOL! Thank you for the times you can share!!!! So much love for you beautiful people!

[@iamkathyo]

"Keep On... Keepin' On" You are doing a beautiful job of it! You are all so lucky to have found a solid baseline for your lives... And the truths of who you are..!

[@jerryuptmor2826]

Thanks for the update. Gotta say that I follow a lot of U Tube channels and you guys have turned out to be my go-to spot every day, my favorite. Blessings on all your beautiful family and bear with that noisy little girl. Everyone should have a little girl, there outta be a law. We had two and what a gift they are. Stay safe. jerry u in south Texas.

[@mgtmoffat8411]

My dream orchard would be fenced with a six foot fence on which I would grow vines, boysenberries, grapes etc. I would have outriggers to keep animals off the fence. Inside I would have a herbal lay, comfrey, santolina, borage etc..... Despite my advanced years I still hope! I do enjoy your plans. 💞💞💞

[@journeyoflovelight]

Shes a girl... there really is a difference. My boys were about climbing everything and I had to get rid of the Dining Room chairs..lol My baby girl was attached to me until she was like 13.. enjoy. Good to see your family again. Im excited to watch whats new on your Homestead. Have a good day.

[@Morningstar-xz5bl]

my girl hated being put down too, she would never stop crying, but i think its best to go with baby if she wants you to hold her a lot, my daughter is independent and happy teen now

[@ourtinytownhome-stead]

My daughter was a stage five clinger for the first 9 or 10 months, and then switched over to Little Miss climb everything remotely possible. So sometimes it's both 😀🙃🤦🏻‍♀️

[@journeyoflovelight]

@@Morningstar-xz5bl I agree..

[@susanyates4233]

I had three boys, only one climbed to reach forbidden items! His daughter, now three and a bit is an absolute nightmare child, has been for a couple of years, and she climbs on chairs, tables, etc. Unfortunately she is not disciplined firmly enough.

[@Morningstar-xz5bl]

@@susanyates4233 future Olympian mountain climber, you never know

[@kennethgibbons2487]

So good to hear from you again! Thanks for sharing - I love that you are so grounded. Especially good to hear your comments about your children... allowing them their space to grow up "normally". Interesting to hear you speak of the things that are on your mind for this year. As always I pray that God watches over you all. Keep smiling.

[@mamamode1312]

Mama doesn't have time to edit where's the time to housetrain a dog. Take it as life allows. I've always wanted to do a lasagna garden. Some day it will come. Chicken seeds can go in buckets. If you're not familiar with water glassing eggs, check out Pantry Talk. Good job with boundaries. Surprise your wife with mating pair of Llamas for anniversary. Lol I look at y'all and my heart warms. It's so beautiful to see each of your eyes light up as you look to one another. It's more of a this is how life is this is how we do life this is how we are grateful for our life reboot. Love y'all. Never met y'all, but so love y'all.

[@lorita3488]

I am looking forward to you all having a better garden this coming year

[@nellcovington4001]

You might like to donate some of those extra eggs to a shelter or The Salvation Army. I know they would appreciate it. Been missing your videos, so welcome back. Glad you got to take some time to rest up. No doubt, it will help you get the new year off to a good start. Blessings for the new year!

[@kathygarber9407]

You haven’t had a Lab I’ll bet ! They are loyal , great with kids ,wonderful guards for the property and hunting , grrrreat ! Even a mix of Lab with shepherd . At any rate it is so very good to see y’all ! Hope the future with your gardening works wonderfully this year ! Baby girl sure is growing !, Be blessed and favored 🙏🏽❤️💕

[@denisewilson8367]

I have to agree after having my black lab/australian shepherd mix. Of all the dogs I have had over my 60 years (there have been lots of them and never the same breed twice), this has been the best dog for everything. She is now 8. But babies she has been careful & patient with (human & animals). Very good with my grandkids & great grandkids. Extremely loyal & protective of my property & me. I have never had such a well behaved dog before. She does not get into things, very easily potty trained to only go in tall weeds not the mowed part of the yard. Bcuz I like to be barefoot in the summer. But they do take a little longer to train as far as hyperness when very young. But its worth it to have such a great dog in the end.

[@StoneKathryn]

I like the book shelves by the way! Go easy. I think you are pacing yourselves well. I'm amazed at how much you have done already. It took us about 5 years to get our hobby farm set up. You guys have gotten so much done so quickly! It all takes time! You have done so much already. Maybe enjoy it first before you add more?

[@jeanineadele]

It was nice to get a new video. You all look so happy and well. In 2010 we made the same transition from So Cal to NC. It was a long hard transition for me as a single mom but still well worth the trials. It is a different world here, if people do come just know that the locals have been here on the same homesteads for generations. They are absorbing a lot of people just like we did when we lived in Calif so be kind, be respectful and be patient. It is a much slower pace here on most things.

[@trjannerothrock4190]

I make a sav with organic coconut oil and olive oil (equal parts) and bee wax and that along does wonders on dry cracked skin

[@joanneganon7157]

Hey👋, the people asking are curious, nosey, or looking to get you in trouble? I grew up with 7 siblings, i had four in my room till things got juggled . Then down to three etc. Things back then weren't anybody's business 😝. I'm glad your all Well, and Happy! JO JO IN VT 💕 😄☃

[@sandrabentley8111]

Back then you didn't have You Tube either!

[@joanneganon7157]

@@sandrabentley8111 True true, but I still feel Strange asking those kind of questions 😱. JO JO IN VT 💕😄☃

[@suzybutcher4529]

I think it’s more that they’re a big family and they only have two bedrooms. People who have small families are sometimes boggled by the logistics of big families. It just curiosity not creepiness.

[@alisonshanahan9529]

I shared with my elder brother, by less than a year, for most of our childhood. Our younger brother used to argue with both of us, we got on very well. There were only three of us but my youngest brother was the favourite, he got away with everything.

[@TheArtisanbard]

That lil Buggy is a doll. I’m wondering how much the wreck affected her in being ‘needy’. Maybe feeling Mom’s fear? Y’all just keep doing what you’re doing. I respect that you protect the kid’s privacy. Will be interesting to see how this next season unfolds

[@mrs.garcia6978]

The best advice I ever got was don’t raise anything you can’t stand personally or don’t eat. If you can’t sell it, worst comes to worst you feed your family.

[@ardenehanson2840]

I had a deer problem. I bought some zest soap. My husband cut it into 3 pieces for me. I put the soap in old nylon socks hung it from the trees 2 per tree. Never had s problem with deer again. It worked!!!

[@almachapman5409]

I think your lifestyle is interesting. I believe in homesteading to some degree. I love what u did to the mobile.

[@airgunningcolorado78]

You can do it yall. Build a mini green house tight to the house. Pvc and plastic. You guys are an inspiration

[@jessicainhofe703]

Hi Meg, I understand your frustrations with seed-starting space, maybe give 'winter sowing' in water jugs and 2litre bottles a shot. It's literally just a set it and forget it kind of thing. It was definitely a game changer for me.

[@terrywilson3327]

It is a pleasure to be able to "share" your lives as your family grows. I wish we had been able to do what you and your family have done with the homesteading when we were still younger and more physically fit but it was not meant to be. God bless you and your family for all the joy you have brought to all of us. Please take your time and do what is right for you:)

[@strawberries1411]

You can eat the young lufas..just peel and stirfry or in soups..so glad to hear your stance about protecting your family especially the kids in tender age..there is so much graziness out there we don't need to add to it especially if it would hurt them and their future. Parenting is a challenge..doing good, we've seen enough to know they are active in the new lifestyle and that is a good thing

[@Gardeningforhealthandwellbeing]

You guys have the right way in my mind to just go with the flow, I enjoy your vlogs very much so when you pop up on my feed I get excited, I don't mind that you don't have a schedule as we all need to live our life, so keep doing you, great work guys.

[@jerrybrady9103]

Love The Hollar Homestead and Thank You for sharing your journey with us! I pray you are blessed beyond measure this New Year!

[@elizabethannpesco9781]

Welcome back, no questions, just happy to be along for the ride. God bless your family.

[@sovereigns1grace]

Yup ... baby girls. I totally get ya. While you have been missed, it is completely understandable that you spend the first 3 months finding the new groove. Criminy! Y'all had some special challenges this year ON TOP of what the rest of us experienced, too! Looking forward to a new routine when you get it figured out. It's really nice to hear what you hope your plans will be AND they totally make sense. Infrastructure before production is only logical. Love you guys so much and .... Miss Buggy is so incredibly adorable!!!!!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... Meg and Ben, thank you for sharing your video homestead 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🎥👍👍👍

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

I love hearing you talk about this stuff!

[@PathwaysHomestead]

Great to see y'all! Thanks for the updates! Praying y'all will have a happy and blessed new year!