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[@FarmhouseonBoone]

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[@joycetaggart3123]

I just need to tell you. Your sister has received a box from Temu. This is a China based business. I will not let them into my pocket. Yes it is cheap but that is China. It is up to you but I hope you don't get into in. I just love you. Joyce

[@Iraknegnilam]

Hi Lisa, As I watched you get your grains out of that lower cabinet, I totally resonated with your idea of “30 seconds of inconvenience” might prevent you from doing something. So, it occurred to me that your lower cabinet might become much easier to navigate if you installed heavy duty drawer slides on the bottom of the interior with a pull-out platform. Then your tubs/pails can remain on the platform without lifting them completely out of the cupboard. Just a thought!

[@heidicook2739]

I’m a pastors wife and sometimes when a young mom comes to me felling discouraged about all the things she “isn’t”, I will counsel her to back off Instagram, pinterest and KZbin for awhile.

[@roismcanulty]

So much this, not only for the time element but also, this mum needs to go inside and work out the changes she needs to make her journey happier and more fulfilled. I’m glad I didn’t have any social media in the early years of motherhood and homemaking!

[@bethanyg153]

God bless you, Heidi!

[@awiselittlehomestead777]

This is always helpful for me!

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

🙏✨️

[@marge3157]

I am 5 years clean from FB and IG. Never had Twitter or anything. I get on Pinterest to look for something specific. And take a break from KZbin when I feel the jealousy stirring.

[@candacekesting1786]

73 years old , I have done a lot of what you do. I would like to add that not everyone has the same physical and mental strength. It should be said often , do only what you can and really want to do. Don't forget to enjoy your individuality and remember it is not a contest. Sour dough and cheese do not necessarily make you the best mom. Love, gentleness and patience take some people more down time to cultivate. Rest, relax and breath.

[@kayo5291]

You said this beautifully, and are so right. I may have to print this out and pin it to my wall! Thank you.

[@atraditionallife858]

This is so true. I have a SIL who is a mom and homemaker with very low energy. She starts feeling down if she takes on too much, so she's made peace with the fact that she can't do everything that other moms do. Instead of comparing, she puts her head down and just does what fits herself and her family. And she stays away from IG and FB. :)

[@jenAKnND]

So well said! I’m glad you shared this. Thank you. This is what so many can benefit from right now. Great words spoken.

[@janaeagle5638]

Wise words. Thank you.

[@shirleycolopy4322]

Perfect! Great wisdom!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahbloom1689]

Lisa, for every woman who manages to be discouraged by your content, there is another who is learning valuable skills from you. Your content speaks for itself, and there is nothing discouraging about it!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!

[@joymorrison6614]

For every one that finds it discouraging there's probably 10 that find her videos encouraging. I love her videos

[@jacquil6718]

I find Lisa’s videos fascinating. I wish I had done the same.

[@maveric554922]

Sadly the discouragement comes from within. It's the manifestation of low self-esteem, low selfworth and perfectionism, all filtered through whatever personal drama we are going through at the time.

[@mariegro09]

From content like this I have actually realised that I don't want a life like this (I don't think it's a bad life -it's just not for me). I take inspiration from the videos for recipes and simply enjoy the view into another kind of life. But I fully embrace that my life choices and values are different and that's okay :-)

[@MrsAPeterson]

I recently left a mom group after hearing about how certain things I do are unrealistic… it’s not unrealistic, I do it daily with sincere effort and ease and treat homemaking as my career. Thanks for sharing!

[@kayo5291]

This hit home. I am one of those who tend to spend too much time gazing wide-eyed upon the brilliance and accomplishments of others, feeling envious and incompetent, and not enough time working on developing my own. Thanks for saying it in such a gentle way.

[@mallorysanders2254]

Weird that we all think so differently, I watch your videos WHEN I feel discouraged about homemaking and when I get overwhelmed to remind myself that we are equipped! And to get ideas for improvement! Thanks for these videos ❤

[@joannevdm6437]

Yessss!!

[@patbuford5437]

Yes!

[@jgg650]

Same, they get me out of the bed, out of the rut... I've gotten so many ideas from these and other similar content creators.

[@NanaTrece9444]

I was a stay at home mother before the advent of the internet. As I look back at those days one of my biggest regrets is that I let myself get so busy with volunteer things outside the home. I wish I had done fewer if any volunteer events and spent my time with my children at home. I encourage all new home makers to be just that a HOME maker. You can't make a home if you are too busy outside the home. The stress of being busy will only have a negative effect on you and your children.

[@jacintasalt8731]

So many memories of my mom sewing our clothes, cooking meals and playing board games and badminton. She was never bored as a homemaker, always on the go but she was there for us.

[@anydaynow7755]

Your comment just makes me sad. I was left a single mother when my kids were young, and had to work a full-time job working 12 hour shifts to support us. I did indeed make a "home!" It wasn't what I planned or wanted, but I did my best with what I was given. I really hope other moms who are in the situation I was hear that you CAN make a home for your family, even if you have to be busy outside of it by necessity.

[@kimbeaty1187]

Thank you for addressing this issue! I am a homeschooling mother of ten with three still home full-time. I have been at this calling for 33 years, and I LOVE IT more today than ever. Is it work? Yes. Is it demanding and consuming, oh heavens, gloriously yes!!! Did I feel overwhelmed or “less than” sometimes in my earlier days, YES. BUT. Then by God’s grace, I learned something very important, (but it may be a little hard to hear) - WE get to choose OUR attitude every single day, and our chosen perspectives have HUGE power to make or break us. We can be inspired or we can be discouraged by others. We CHOOSE. We often end up casting blame or shame on others for making us “feel bad” because of how WE CHOOSE to see them vs. us…..but we often lose the opportunities given to us to be encouraged or inspired as a result of making - and often sitting in - that kind of negative or self-pitying choice. It can sting to let ourselves admit that, especially in today’s fragile environment, but I can say I gained LIFE - joy, maturity, resiliency, and freedom - when I chose to change the way I see! At 53, I am still all kinds of inspired by you, and by golly, I think I’ll get up and try making some cheese, too! ❤️😂

[@corrinefarrell6726]

Wow, that is so true.

[@jodieandmichaellowe5928]

@@anydaynow7755 Well said.

[@MotherRabbitsKitchen]

Your videos have gotten better and better. Honestly, it took me a while to appreciate them because at first I did struggle with the comparison game, but that has changed. BUT! Just for fun can you do a totally different video where you just kind of expose the happy chaos of life? No voiceovers, lots of disruptions and noises, just raw and real life. I think a lot of us would love it! Who’s with me? 😂❤

[@Bernergirl2008]

Mother of three young kids who also loves Lisa’s content… TBH, that is a video that I might not watch! I love my kids, but have begun wearing earplugs to dampen excess noise, as I really struggle with it. 😅 But I can always keep scrolling… there are those who would love this, too! Just my two cents!

[@Sofiahansen_3069]

Yesss

[@theswampstead559]

I agree 100%

[@thesmiths629]

I like the voiceovers. That's tidy editing and appreciated by me.

[@bygraceonly182]

@@Bernergirl2008we can do that!? Maybe it’s time… I’m so over stimulated!!😅

[@priscillamatus4313]

I love that you didn’t come at this with the approach of saying “Oh when I’m off camera, my life is chaos” or “I struggle too.” You gave us practical ways to achieve the life we want and didn’t leave room for excuses.

[@heatherlaurenRN]

thats such a great point!

[@lindawharry9044]

You are a blessing not only to young mothers but to older moms also. I’m 66 years old have 5 adult children and 8 grandchildren. After watching you and your sister I now make sourdough bread and other yummy sourdough recipes from you, I also make my own soaps, face wash, lotions, bar soap, laundry soap, I enjoy every minute. I get out of the house about every two weeks to buy groceries, very busy and loving it.

[@allmy10kids]

Me too! I’m 64 and loving making sourdough for my family. I really enjoy these videos.

[@stayathomemarine]

I pray to be a such loving grandmothers like you some day. I'm 30 with 3 young ones and sometimes I stress about what life is going to look like when my house is empty.

[@joygoddard361]

🌸🤍🌸

[@lisaporch8922]

Me too!! I’m 54 and have introduced our kids and grandkids into einkorn and sourdough and I am learning to just be happy at home and leave the busy outside world for someone else lol. Thank you Lisa and other creators for showing us older generation and the new younger generation a better way ♥️♥️

[@LB-ku6ry]

Me too. I’ll be 60 this year and still love keeping our home. It’s true that to keep the house the way I like it to function, I need to be home to do this like Lisa has said here in her video.

[@lisagrimes2018]

When I watch social media, I keep in mind that I’m only seeing what the creator wants me to see. Social media isn’t necessarily real life. It’s edited, curated content. I use social media as inspiration. If it becomes discouraging, I either take a break from certain creators or from social media in general. I personally find your content encouraging. You do a lot more than I do, but I’m a single mom to 7 in graduate school. I don’t have the land for all of this. I also can’t do it on my own. But, I do what I can from scratch when I can. And that’s why I watch your channel.

[@sala_manders]

This fall I’ll be quitting my 14 year career to be a stay at home foster mom and homemaker. I’m trusting God with this process and have so much excitement for the next chapter. Thank you for being such an inspiration and showing us it is possible!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

How wonderful!

[@mollyv8b705]

I watch your videos in awe and with SO MUCH RESPECT!! You are AMAZING!! You are the strongest woman I have ever seen. You don’t stop. You are superhuman ❤

[@ashleym9502]

I love your content. It isn't feasible for me but I can dream. I work fulltime with 2 boys at home and a mountain of laundry, but that is what works for our family ❤

[@EmeryShae]

I think it’s important to also note that nourishing our bodies is huge in helping us to build resiliency. I was not nourishing myself properly in the years I was having babies. It turned me into an anxious, overwhelmed mother. These past 4-5 years have been so much better, since I have learned how to fuel my body properly. I also find that my capacity to do more grows as my kids get older.

[@idid138]

That's such good advice. I forget to eat all the time and wonder why I don't have energy?

[@idid138]

I'm gonna eat now

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I agree...important for us and our children.

[@gunnikr]

What do you eat now?

[@EmeryShae]

@@gunnikr I make sure to get enough protein, and I focus on whole grains and raw dairy. I used to be a carb addict. I ate little protein, and in my earlier years of motherhood, I ate a lot more processed foods.

[@faithsfarmlife1424]

This is the best life don’t let anyone drag you into their rat race.

[@britgauger5334]

Yes, homemakers, keep your standards high. It does no one any favors to downplay how difficult (but rewarding) the job is, nor does it help to downplay how very capable we are of meeting and even enjoying the challenge. Thank you, Lisa!

[@amyconnelly5926]

Sourdough is not only productive it is rewarding and therapeutic

[@user-nn2xu2eg7k]

I would love to add my perspective as a full time working mother. Your videos inspire and encourage me! While I know it wouldn't work for me to be able to tackle all you do, I love watching and learning new things, taking something here and there that I can incorporate into our home. I used your tutorial one weekend to sew a blanket. I have sourdough starter that I take out of the fridge occasionally and use to make delicious pancakes, sourdough skillet, or muffins. Then back in the fridge it goes until I have time to cook with it again. I plant mint in pots to pick and add to my bouquets that I bring inside after seeing you do that in one of your videos, and I love the smell! Thank you for sharing and inspiring with all the things that you share.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@theartofcatholichomemaking]

It really makes me feel better by hearing that the longer you’re a mom/homemaker, the more confident and productive you’ll become. I had 2 babies back to back and I’m so overwhelmed with caring for them, I really feel like I’m failing at homemaking. But I know it’s just the season I’m in right now and I’m trying to be patient with myself and my girls. I want to learn and practice so many homemaking skills but now is not the time… I think God is really trying to teach me to live in the present moment and take it slow! 😅

[@s.d.berquist6866]

God bless. Enjoy the time to nurture your babies. Relish it. Time flies! If you want to bake, try yeasted breads before sourdough. Not as much maintenance needed and easier to do in general. King Arthur Baking Co. has great videos. They also have a help line. I started out with yeasted breads and later homemade jellies when my children were younger. Very rewarding. One thing at a time. One day at a time.

[@tinaholbrook9719]

You are most certainly in a different season of life. It's totally fine that you are focusing more on your little ones than anything else! Having 2 babies back to back is hard, and your life will look different for a while from what Lisa is doing in her videos. It's awesome that you aspire to homesteading. You'll know when you're able to take some of those things on. But pace yourself and enjoy your sweet babies ❤ Also, it is completely true that as time goes on, you feel more confident in your homemaking role. My oldest is 11, and I feel like the first 5 years of her life were just trial and error. Now I'm fine tuning my role. It's a skill, and it takes time. Give yourself grace to learn.

[@smileandpresson]

I feel the same as you. I've had 3 boys back to back and feel overwhelmed by just keeping them and their needs met. It's like roller coaster of finally getting something done and the back in survival mode. I think we can encourage eachother that this isn't going to be the season for huge homemaking accomplishments but little baby steps.🤗

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Aww Lisa..... when you said that homemaking is a skill that the more we practice the better we get at it... That's so true... 18 years of marriage, 6 kids, home educator and together with simplifying everything around me, just keep doing the next right thing again and again was the key to find my own pace and nurture also myself while homemaking.🙏✨️🌿 There's a difference between housekeeping and Homemaking and sometimes we're only wrapped in the first aspect. 🤗

[@juless9277]

What a wonderful distinction you made, that there’s a difference between housekeeping and homemaking! Yes, indeed!

[@kinseyjohnson4341]

I really enjoyed this distinction too! If it's just about a clean house but not a healthy family as a whole be cause of our work, it's just a perception of caring for things at home

[@HerCupOfSIMPLE]

@@kinseyjohnson4341 humbling 🙏✨️

[@debrap947]

I was a single mother for most of my kid's life. I dreamed of being a stay at home mom, and now in some weird way, because I watch you living my dream it satisfies the need I had. It is a beautiful thing to watch a young mom, and her young family living a full, simple, and productive life. You are blessed and I am blessed for peeking in on the Bass family. Always feel encouraged just for hanging out with you a wee bit Lisa.

[@ashleyrhora8220]

I appreciate the encouragement that you offer as a seasoned mama and homemaker! On times of discouragement that I’ve experienced I also remind myself that we all have our own capacity to accomplish tasks and also we have different levels of support during the day. Some have husbands home that can help with the homeschooling etc while others of us and managing it all while husband is away at work.

[@emilyc1762]

I wouldn't trade going back to work for anything. Being a stay at home mom is my calling. I feel it in by bones. Your channel has helped encourage me to be better and to try new things, especially this week when I was feeling stressed and down in the dumps. It made me so happy to make mozzerella and your breadcrumb fried chicken recipe and to see the look on my family's faces when they tried it. You're an inspirational woman. Please don't let others get you down!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!!

[@justfacts9649]

Instead of "avoiding" accounts that make you jealous, take a notebook, write down in it what it is that you want/ desire that they have, and mimic it. Eventually it becomes your truth too and youre living your dreams that once you found jealousy in.

[@jessicadianne9065]

I love your channel because you’re always pushing me to grow and work through the challenges instead of just saying “yep it’s hard” and then leaving it at that. I know people like the “relatable” content these days but the reality is we also need to be pushed and inspired to grow and not just get stuck in the middle of those challenges with no way out. I don’t want to ever stop growing and learning. So thank you for making this kind of content!

[@scarletstevens]

As a homeschooling stay at home mom of four ages 4-9 life is always so busy! I tend to feel out my day because as women we don’t run on a 24 hour cycle but a lunar cycle around our periods. Some days/weeks I will be full of energy and on those days I am very intentional about getting a lot done! On the slower weeks I focus more on the necessities and self care. Balance really is key. And having grace for yourself and not comparing yourself to others. Your channel is super encouraging to me and I’ve been watching for a few years now. It shows me how strong and valuable stay at home mothers really are and how I can do it! Thanks for sharing your heart with us! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

That's so true! Thank you for sharing.

[@polidori99]

In the UK Raw milk is is only allowed to be sold from specialist farms and it is banned from supermarket sales due to the dangers of microbes and pathogens. I was a single mum of 2 who worked 3 p/t jobs to make ends meet so this type of life would have been totally unreachable as any spare money went on rent and bills so I think the discouragement felt by many people is due to the daily grind and just trying to keep your head above water.

[@DeaunaS]

I am 66 and love watching these videos, because although I may not do every single thing you do, I do grasp fresh new things I would like to start doing, making cheese, and also the best house fitting my dream home in my mind I have ever seen 😁

[@courtneyb5145]

Oh, Lisa. You handled this topic wonderfully. This was just what I needed to hear. Spending more time at home, producing rather than just consuming, and just trying something new and getting good at just one thing at a time. I love the perspective that we perhaps do have too much time on our hands. You’ve given me much to think about, rebuked lovingly, and all the while encouraged me. Thank you for the video!

[@GabrielleVictoria04]

It makes me sad that someone saw you video and felt discouraged. About a year and a half ago I found Lisa....quick backstory for homemakers current or in the making.... In 2018 , 2 kids in, I had this feeling of "I'm not doing enough for my home" while also working a full time job. In between I kept trying to figure it out, trying this and that, finding this convenience and that one. But it was never enough, my home felt overwhelming and so did my heart. Scrolling and scrolling threw social media, just like Lisa said "consuming" dreams that other people were living. Till 2021 I saw alot of videos on what people did in a year. They took it month by month and learned something new. So I wrote down 12 things I wanted to learn or try. I LOVE bread so I decided to start with sourdough bread. I didn't even know there was a whole thing to sourdough. I thought it was an instant yeast packet , few hours rise and bam its done. 😂 That's when I found Lisa's channel. And also, that's when I unintentionally logged off Instagram for a whole year!!! I learned to bake in January and in February I moved on to something new and didn't feel overwhelmed bringing bread into that mix. I'm a mother of 4 young ones, my house is ALWAYS in somesort of chaos lol but I can make bread and nearly every meal from scratch now in peace. I just slowed down. I sometimes hang laundry vs the dryer. I read an actual book vs my phone screen. We have no wifi days to learn games or how to be present with each other. We just slowed down on the convenience we have. I really hope all this makes sense. But when I watch Lisa's videos, especially on days I feel like my homelife is upside down I get more encouraged because of the peace it does bring to my soul knowing that it's all gonna be okay. Just take it day by day. And so much beautiful comes from that. Also, after 4 kids, everything just kinda flows lol. In my opinion

[@marianafranowicz]

I’m 78 and still learning from homemakers like you and thank you so much for making your wonderful tutorials .

[@sherylvalentiner6115]

I grew up in a family of six. There was no internet. I’m sorry some don’t understand how efficient mom’s with big families become. My Aunt had 10 so we were often 16!!! Your explanation of how to manage chaos (😂) was really wonderful. I appreciate your sharing with others. Be well. 💜

[@samanthakwait8782]

You saying “I am able to get stuff done because I’m in my home” resonates with me right now. It’s the end of summer and my house needs a major deep clean. We were on the go all summer and so much got pushed to the side. I’m looking forward to being forced into my house this fall and winter to actually tend to it again.

[@KelsoRockz]

The biggest thing I’ve noticed in my own homestead journey is exactly what you’re saying. When I’m learning a new skill, it takes up a ton of my time. But the longer I practice, it just is a part of life. So I’ve worked really hard to only add one skill at a time, knowing I’ll get to where I want to be without burning out.

[@Rjmaaske]

My problem isn’t knowing what needs to be done, it’s not having the energy to do it. I get a lot done in the tiny pockets of the day, but my large free time when the little ones nap, I feel like I have to go lay down myself in order to make it through the rest of the day.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Make sure you are eating good healthy foods and getting the sleep you need...and if you need a nap take one! You are doing great work.

[@courtneyb5145]

20min power naps can be a lifesaver for me! And having an homemade iced tea or iced coffee to look forward to with some music or podcast can help get me motivated. Also, could you divide their naptime in half and rest for half and tackle something for the other half?

[@jenalyndavis5334]

When you said "you just get more confident" i almost burst into tears! I actually felt like you were speaking to me. Just wanted to let you know that small things like that meant the world to me

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

My crooked finger hit send before I was done 😄. To add to my comment , there’s so much that I feel now with grown children that would’ve been an asset when they were small that I see watching you. Try not to take anything to heart dear, I think you ATE an inspiration to young moms today. And it’s all learned as you go I think, and having a lot of children you LEARN how to make the most of the time you have when it’s nap time and prioritize the more time consuming projects. That bothered me because it bothered you. If someone gets an inadequate feeling watching ANY video, if it were me, I’d just not watch - one does learn that by putting your hand on a hot stove NOT to do that again cause you don’t like that feeling 😄.

[@bethanyhutchinson6714]

You are so right about needing to become a producer at some point. About 5 years ago, I was on KZbin watching people sewing clothes. I was in awe of their abilities and thought I’d never be able to do that. But a youth sewing class for my oldest daughter was offered through our homeschool group and that became the catalyst for my learning to sew! Now 5 years later, I make most of my own clothes and dresses for my girls, I make baby clothes for friends and family expecting new little ones, and can mend and transform things around our home. I am still not an expert, but I have come a long way and am excited to keep improving and learning. You do many things on your farm that I am not able to do due to lack of space, but none of us are called to live your life. I enjoy the content you produce and find it inspiring. I do not feel like I need to do everything the same way you do, though. :)

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

That is good encouragement for anyone wanting to learn something but feeling like they can't! Just give it a try, right? Thanks for sharing.

[@Cybil017]

That is very beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely week. 💐

[@tinaholbrook9719]

Good for you! It feels so great to learn new skills and get better at them! That's a great example for your kids ☺

[@tolohuexochitl3]

This is a good reminder to me. I’ve farmed and gardened for years but lately feel I need to learn some new skills, probably in the kitchen. I was kinda feeling I couldn’t because I have little ones. But this video, and the comments, remind me that” ain’t nothin to do but do it!” Sure we need to know when to rest, but we are capable of a lot more than we think often!

[@ellenloveeggleston3251]

Great job, Lisa! I have watched you for 3-4 years now. I am old enough to be your mom. It amazes me how you have grown. You were always in your kitchen, doing your best to feed your family well. Then you expanded to caring for your home, doing some decorating, cleaning more...making a nice home, as well, for your family. You have grown a lot...trading milk goats for a cow, expanding on your bread making, learning how to deal with your milk, making butter, and now cheese. I remember being a young wife, working full time, and trying to keep my home. It was a huge adjustment. Young ladies need to focus on their work, learn new things (and never stop learning!), and spend time being productive. You can relax when you are my age...BUT ENJOY your home and your family. Be patient with yourself, and always give yourself grace. Lisa, you have done that well. You never seem to get upset when things go wrong or you have a mess to deal with. I admire your for that. You are much better than me at that. You are a blessing. I love your channel!

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

What you do is a source of great satisfaction for you. Women who work and have to serve processed food to their kids, send them off to school having no control of what their little heads are being pumped full of and only have time after work to “spank them all soundly and send them to bed”, don’t get that satisfaction at home and most don’t get satisfaction at work either. No wonder many are so “dissatisfied” 😥

[@kellygaray517]

​@@phyllisanngodfrey6137 This is a really hurtful description of working mothers. There are many wonderful ways to be a parent. You don't have to homeschool and be a stay at home mom to be a loving and present parent.

[@leilagallo4318]

I’m in my mid 30’s and I have a 2 year old daughter. I work from home and have a very flexible schedule. I love making things from scratch and being a homemaker. That be said, I constantly feel overwhelmed and like there isn’t enough time in the day or even week to do all the things I need/want to do. Watching videos like yours helps me in so many ways. Your videos inspire me and make me feel empowered and confident as a homemaker. I truly appreciate and enjoy all the content you post.

[@CaraFry-sf7zz]

I just discovered your videos and I love them. As a Mother of four I understand the chaos of daily life. I was brought up in a family of 7 with a very strong Mother who could make a feast out of nothing. She taught me how to can cook sew quilt garden but mostly to be thankful to God. She was famous for her pies and pie crust. ( I’m still trying to make a good pie crust.)

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you for sharing with us and what a great mom you have!!

[@beccadoo1121]

Lisa - I’ve been watching your videos for years (like before you had 10K subscribers.) I’ve seen you grow in many areas of homemaking and motherhood. You articulated so well in this video how to combat the feelings that followers have expressed. Producing and making will always bring more joy and satisfaction than consuming. We were made to create and make things and grow and learn…that’s why when we don’t we feel discouraged and discontented.

[@justamags]

My grandma gave me two pieces of advice I have never forgot. "Tend to your own garden." and "Comparison is the thief of joy." I think young women (in particular) struggle with jealousy, which is unfortunate. You have always been encouraging to me, Lisa! You've helped me learn to be a better mom and ease into homesteading! Thank you for sharing your gifts and skills ❤❤❤

[@anm4200]

Loved this style of video. Voiceovers instead of music and talking about real life topics ❤

[@deddleman3099]

Lisa, please don’t pay attention to any negative comments. Those people must be unhappy in their life. You are an amazing mom. In fact from all you do, you’re a super. Just remember to take time for yourself. 😊

[@rachelway8913]

Comparison is a confidence killer. I enjoy watching you because if gives me inspiration to try different recipes, move a piece of furniture around in my house, organize the kids stuff a different way. I think I mostly enjoy watching you because you’ve inspired me to find happiness in my everyday life, work, chores just like you do. Keep it up! ❤

[@allmy10kids]

I am a stay at home mom since my first was born (1982). I have 10(7 boys, 3 girls). I homeschooled all of them and didn’t have the benefit of internet. I love learning! I’m amazed at your ability to get things done. I don’t question anything about your mothering. I learned early on that not leaving is key to success. If we had participated in 10% of the activities for homeschooling we’d never have made it. I have loved learning bread making this year. I’m back to quilting,gardening, cross stitch but didn’t have a lot of time for that for years. Even now I remember daily that my husband,kids and grandkids (17) are my first priority. I have loved watching your videos. So many things I wouldn’t have thought of!

[@largo2131]

I just love your content and am really getting some ideas on how to uncomplicate life and chores. I work full time and sometimes I get really discouraged, because I am lacking the energy to do the regular chores of everyday life, especially since I got into my fifties, but watching your videos gave me a new perspective and has uplifted me! Thank you!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I'm so glad!

[@manaiafarrelly]

These Videos Motivate me Everyday, I struggle with ADHD and nobody enjoys the daily tasks of cooking and cleaning but when I watch these Videos I motivate myself to start doing something and while I'm getting through my Home making tasks I carry my phone around and place it on the shelf to watch and continue motivating myself. At the end I look and I'm so happy IV completed all my tasks while enjoying learning and being inspired by this content 😃

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Love that! Thanks for sharing.

[@maryshortt1279]

I'm a homeschooling foster/adoptive/bio mother of 8 forever children. I've been a mother for 24 years. Our life is pretty difficult due to foster care and the ages of our 5 youngest children. I love your channel. I will never have a life like you have but watching your channel is so calming to me. You inspire me to make small changes in order to live a more peaceful home life and to offer the children we take in our home a calm quiet home while they are with us. Thank you for sharing your life on KZbin. I truly enjoy every video you make. ❤

[@harriettebarnette2414]

Thank you for explaining that. I'm a mother of 16, and people would ask me the same thing. You did a great job.

[@gunnikr]

16?! Seriously how do you not get overwhelmed? I’d forget their names 😂 I think some people are born with better nervous systems.

[@CG-mj8tk]

@@gunnikr yes. There’s a reason (or more than one) that one particular women can have many children and another woman a few. So very interesting isn’t it!

[@stormobsession]

Expecting my first child and i find the idea of becoming a mum quite overwhelming. Ive been encouraged by you saying that it's a learned skill and I should not expect myself to be at your level at day one. It is easy to feel like it is a competition with everyone else but it really shouldn't be at all

[@gabystringer2056]

Something really important in motherhood and any skill attributed to women in general is the assumption that it is natural, inate or easy. All of it requires attention, commitment, practice and thought, and is made better through community and mentorship and witnessing others ahead of you. Good luck in parenting!

[@brandiyoung4726]

You are very encouraging & inspiring. You can tell by watching your videos that homesteading/home making is your passion, therefore it brings you peace. Not everyone can wrap their mind around a simple lifestyle because they thrive in a city with hustle and bustle, and that is okay too. Simple lifestyle seems ill fitting as it’s truly a lot of work. I enjoy being on our small hobby homestead. I enjoy planting, preserving & sharing our home with family and friends. So though you may share 30 minutes of life that doesn’t seem chaotic doesn’t mean you don’t have chaotic moments. Your home is beautiful & reminds me so much of my Great Aunt & Uncle’s farm when I was a child. When we visited, we took turns pulling water up from the well and were so amazed by it. Now , I think about them being in their 80’s without running water, a wringer washer and clothes line, I realize though they were humble, they were happy.

[@almathees3839]

“Where are ur children?” I’ve been watching ur channel from your 1st home to Farmhouse! Your children are included & the family has grown since! Added cows, chickens, horse! I admire your Spirit of joy in ur home! Your children are learning from you how to manage their time Managing a “Home!” is like running a business. Thanks for Inspiration!❤

[@joylalime4725]

I would also like to note on this that your husband seems to be home a lot, probably working on the farm... Even if he doesn't help much, he comes for lunch and breakfast, water breaks, ect.. just having another adult there helps SO MUCH with the pressures of doing it alone. Plus it looks like several of her children are older.. this also helps.. a lot of stay at home mom's are able to do so because their husband works all day, I know mine does.. each mom needs to always look at all the angles of their life and others and also just appreciate the diversity of each Mom not compare❤️

[@jenniferwhitehead5418]

As a mom I love your videos they calm me after a crazy day with teens

[@tiffanygossett3447]

Hi Lisa…I know I am about 11 months late watching this video but I’m still going to add my 2 cents! 😂So, I recently started watching your channel but I have watched other channels with stay at home moms and large families. Sometimes I would get in my feelings and start to feel some sort of way (negatively) as a mother. I thought why can’t I cook from scratch or their house is immaculate and they have a million kids and my house looked like a tornado hit it with my two kids. But my life is different from yours as I work full time, my kids go to school, I live in California, and I can’t cook. So, I started implementing little ideas from channels I watch. Also you are only sharing 30 minutes of your everyday life. So I agree once you learn things to implement and become a better or confident home maker then things change for you! Love your channel and for family ❤

[@rnicolew1]

I’m always so encouraged when I watch your videos. If you can do what you do with so many kids, I can find joy and balance with my 2 kids. It helps me focus on setting my family’s priorities and growing in what’s important to me and my family. So motivating!

[@Emiliya3]

Hi Lisa! I've been watching you for around 3-4 years, and you're a huge inspiration for me, a muslim woman, a mom of 1 toddler, from Kazakhstan. Although I don't imagine having to do as much homemaking (but who knows, right?) as you do, but the way you make things, cook, clean, contains so much love, that it's impossible to not be inspired🙌🌷 You're amazing!

[@shirlyseewai3677]

Lisa you the wife mention in Prov 31 proud of you. What an example of a hard working sensible woman I am sure Luke is very proud of you.

[@TexasMyTexas]

Your words at 24:46 hit me like a ton of bricks!! All of a sudden it was a whole STADIUM of lightbulbs going off in my head!! Yes! YES!! Thank you for that different prospective… Off I go being productive and get to producing! 🙌🏼 🤗🤗🤗

[@lisamelton5209]

I love your content. It makes me value your time more that you do look through the comments and can find the true heart of the person crying out. That is a gift and you teach so well. Other content creators would probably have dismissed the comment altogether, but you seen opportunity to encourage. Keep it up 😊!

[@hippoboannie]

This video came at the most perfect time. While watching a newer video of yours I had the thought "How does she do it...?" I only have one child, 1.5 years old, and I feel like I can't even get to a load of laundry a day, let alone make butter or cheese. This has helped my perspective a lot. Thank you.

[@ilanacarp4301]

have you ever looked into a clover lawn? theyre way easier to maintain and theyre very hearty. theyre also better for the environment and look really nice.

[@workinonit9562]

I completely agree with people leaving the home all the time and never able get things done at home, I stay at home except for 1 day a week.....

[@wandagordon6453]

I’m older with grown daughters and grandchildren. I don’t do social media except KZbin. You’re one of a few people I love to watch. I enjoy watching because of your personality, cooking, your beautiful home and your precious family. I’m always inspired by what you’re up to. Praying for all the discouraged moms out there for peace and contentment. Mom life is hard, but so rewarding. Take care and God bless. 😀❤️

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

thank you!

[@marilynvillegas4698]

Being a mom of 5, people often asked me how I was able to keep my home spotless. Well, there’s a place for everything. If you start a family with structure and work forward adding what you need it gets easy. Laundry is always a challenge but you work it out. I also got a lot of criticism of why I would make homemade bread and other things, I would say have you tried it? It’s amazing. Bottom line how we raise a family that fits your life has to fit our state of mind and definitely not for everyone.

[@Sriver14]

If i may ask, how do you balance cooking most of your things from scratch, all the cleaning and laundry, homeschooling and caring for kids, as well as your other responsibilities? I want to be a homemaker and oversee my children's education in the future as well, however when i think of all that would need to be done, it seems so exhausting. How do you do all that yet still have the energy to spend quality time with your kids and husband, plus friends and other family?😂

[@marilynvillegas4698]

@@Sriver14 I get asked that all the time. Honestly I just do it. One thing after another. I started when the children were very young, never spanking just counting. I count to 3 and they immediately stop what they’re doing or remove them from the situation and distract them with something else. I cook homemade meals everyday but on occasion we eat out (not often) I like a tidy home so I remind them that their room is for their toys and things and the rest of the house is for everyone and should be kept clean. We eat all meals together unless they’re in school. Dinner time is our time to talk about our day or plans for the future and events that are happening. School work is done before dinner. With 5 children there’s always things going on at different levels so I just take one at a time and get it done.

[@joannevdm6437]

I subbed after your interview with Becky Acre Homestead. I am 58 years old and i continue to learn so much from you both. When Im feeling discouraged your vlogs are inspiring. Keep up the good work, you cant please everybody ❤😊

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!

[@ashleypayne6921]

With anything in life, we have to practice something to be great!! It is so important to learn new things and flex those muscles often.

[@donna8212]

Hello Lisa. I enjoyed the video. Have to say, I ALWAYS find your video’s “encouraging” and they are ALWAYS a pleasure to watch. I can’t imagine anyone feeling “discouraged”. In my opinion, people should take on what they themselves are comfortable with. Hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend 😉🕊️.

[@jennyjones3897]

As a single 51yo working mom of a 19yo, I completely LOVE everything you are saying in this video❤ I...even as a "working mom" ...have always loved homemaking cooking etc. You are 💯 on your approach here.

[@mmakeupstar]

I don’t know how you do this! I have 7 us all and cleaning cooking on a daily basis everyday different day got me very overwhelming. Your videos make me have more determination to keep going. Watching you actually helps me get up off my butt and do a bit more a day. Keep it up!❤

[@lindaortolano7837]

Lisa! I have one word to describe you, Luke and your beautiful family!......AMAZING! I just love your lifestyle and can only wish to be like you!!! Have a beautiful day!! Hugs! :)

[@juliac1569]

Lisa, I have learned so much from you and from your podcasts! I’m 49, a mother of four, 3 grown, and 1 still at home. All of our kids are close by, so usually everyone still comes home for dinner. This time in life is such a wonderful, exciting time full of change, yet our kids still love to be home with good food, good friendships, a warm and safe place that comforts their hearts. Homemaking is not just about the home…caring for your space and the people in it creates perpetual bonds. You are so good at sharing the many ways you accomplish that!

[@stephaniegzik6050]

I love watching these encouraging videos. Everyone has something they're good at. Sometimes we just have to keep searching until we find it. It's the spice of life. We are all unique.

[@Mlemarie100]

I always ask myself what’s something this week I can do better this week and what’s something I can add. We have 12 months a year so add one task or “hobby” per month. When you try to do it all at once you will fail and get overwhelmed. One baby step at a time no need to run 🥰

[@gabriellanassif4919]

When I tell you this popped up in my feed at EXACTLY the right moment!! Thank you for this.

[@daveandlizhudson1331]

I love watching your videos, they are beautiful! Another couple of thoughts for that commenter: 1) Lisa's husband is home, that makes a big difference. 2) making these videos is how their family makes an income, so they are a priority! We all have different priorities and situations. ❤❤

[@barbarapeterson8030]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE LISA; EVEN when I worked outside the home; I knew what was suppose to be done in the home before I could just "Go out in the world" when I knew I did not need anything. OF COURSE we went out with our boys when they were young and did family things etc...however, HOME MUST COME FIRST. I am the youngest of 10 and I remember my mother always having things in order; no worries we had chores too. STTB

[@bluegrassblueberries]

Very gracious and helpful in this post. You are appreciated. Thank you. Bringing a reminding joy to my homemaking after being an empty-nester at 56. Keep on it sister💝

[@jerisharpe906]

I am in awe of you. I just found you & love all the things that you can complete in one day. Love your house & the way you decorated it.

[@helainawalmsley4225]

I definitely understand where this mum may have been coming from, we are all in different seasons and as our kids grow we can find space to do more or do different things. I find your content very inspiring and has helped me find satisfaction and contentment in motherhood and homemaking, of course this is how God intended us to live, taking care of our families and the earth ❤️❤️

[@lauriewalt31]

I used to say to a friend, “You have to do it to do it”. I have always been a person who loves homemaking, caregiving, making, learning, and feeding my own soul. She however was a dreamer. That was her choice. It was when she began to resent my ambitions and could no longer celebrate with me when I achieved something that I had to pull away from that relationship. It was to hurtful. We need to celebrate each others talents, passion, and differences.

[@littlelettr420]

There is a rice despensore that would work amazingly for your grains it hold I believe 5 lbs you can either put it on your wall or on the floor. It is amazing😊

[@Susq15]

This is so true. The learning curve looks like a mountain at the outset. Practice can be frustrating. Habit is smooth.

[@luciw8348]

This was a fabulous video! As a young mom who has aspirations to do so much of what I see you do in your home, it is encouraging to have the perspective of taking it one thing at a time and when I’m interested in something, to just jump in and do it! Your videos are beautiful and inspiring 😃

[@joannaaffrunti1446]

I grew up in a time watching and learning from my grandmother and mother doing canning, growing their own food and bread making among so many more skills they passed on to me. I was always comfortable working in the kitchen and making a home for my family. Without those women I am sure I would have struggled and been discouraged. I feel we women put a lot of pressure on ourselves to make everything we do look effortless. Maintaining a home is the heart and soul of families. I love the amazing job that you and your husband do and I enjoy learning from you!❤

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you!

[@aletteanne1]

I love that Now that We're a Family podcast too :)

[@brooketeague4985]

I remember when I was a new mother…I could barely find time to feed myself, much less get dinner ready and other chores. Fast forward 8 years now I can run the entire homestead with animal chores, homeschool, cook from scratch, and clean it all up with a baby on my back. I think back to how overwhelmed my younger self was and just smile at it all!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Yes! When it's all new it can feel overwhelming, just like any other new skill.

[@cindysteffens8065]

You failed to mention that your husband is around helping and is not away at a job, outside the home, 8 to 10 hours a day. That makes a huge difference in time gained throughout the day, I'm sure.

[@Haley_Wozniak]

Yeah, it may have been helpful to preface with that. If I remember correctly, he's been home for several years now. It is a lot easier always having an extra set of hands.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

I assume that anyone here knows that as I am very open about all of us being home. If they don't now that, it is easy to find that out as he appears frequently in my videos and I have written blog posts and done podcasts on the subject.

[@hcarter6535]

I am beyond happy that I have found your channel and seem to watch it obsessively. You are the sole reason I kept with making sourdough and sourdough recipes! I am much older than you and only had two children, which was a chore for me but I wish I’d had more. I truly can’t believe how much I learn from you every video. I still struggle with homemaking and baking but I feel hopeful from your videos. So much love!💚

[@ourforsurelife3334]

It's so funny how you mention Ma Ingalls, because you're channel reminds me so much of the modern day Ma Ingalls! I love it, and it's so inspiring to me. I love the get of your phone and go try something new. Yes!!! I agree so much!!

[@yourfriendinvermont2478]

You have encouraged me sooo so much! I have 3 little kiddos and we homeschool. You have given me so much motivation and I have learned some serious skills from you that I get to pass on to my daughter. I make sourdough recipes 3 times per week (learned totally from you)! You’ve become a real role model for me, and I am grateful to God for putting you in my path!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Good job!

[@rebeccatirrell8321]

You AND your sister have both been a blessing and inspiration to my life and the lives of my children. Please DO tell your mother.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Thank you so much!

[@cindyloguirato8435]

I don’t get what is discouraging. Your videos are truly inspirational to most of us. God bless you Lisa and thank you for your videos my friend!

[@allisonchancey9940]

As it gets closer to baby coming, you can guard your night time sleep by discouraging it then and give as many cuddles as possible when it's waking time ❤ You're amazing and I am always encouraged as another momma of 4 when it comes to motherhood and homemaking when I watch your videos ❤😊

[@rosannapuleo9365]

I think you're a breath of fresh air! I just found your videos and you remind me of my younger days raising 7 kids...you will always have times of discouragement but you need to learn to get over them quickly and get life done, others are depending on you.

[@marypayne2066]

It’s too bad that we as women, and especially as mothers, can’t help but compare ourselves to others. Worse still we compare our children at times. May we determine to stop the comparisons as best we can for the benefit of ourselves and the next generation.❤

[@msbeautybubbles411]

This video was much needed ❤ I've been a homemaker/stay at home mom for a year and I have no idea how people do this. I've always felt overwhelmed and like I suck at this. I really appreciated the encouragement that motherhood and homemaking are skills and you get better the longer you do it.

[@shannonbrice8012]

I find watching vids like this, gives me the encouragement I need to get something done. I know it is not a competition, but I also feel like if a woman (pregnant) with a gaggle of children can run a farmstead with them underfoot, I could get off my rear end and organise a cupboard or sweep the floor ( a task I have been putting off all day).