Winter Homemaking / Meal Prepping For The Week On A Budget

[@jessicam2792]

I am an early riser, but that is my body rhythm. It's sad when moms hold themselves to other people's standards. A slow morning works for you. You get the important things done and it's awesome for your family.

[@noellecasey]

I wish I was an early riser I’m just not. I stay up to late editing 😭

[@LittleHandsBaking]

That's the thing, you stay late. So you do what you need to before you go to bed. I get up early, way too early, sometimes before 5, but we all go to bed at 8:30. And I'm not ashamed that the first thing I do in the morning, is to drink my 2 espressos in peace before the crazy starts 😂.

[@MarianneMedlin-dz4dz]

I really appreciate you touching on mom guilt for not waking up early. When you talked about the warm cuddles and not wishing them away… 🥰 I needed that! I have NEVER been a morning person. I actually love waking up an hr or so before the household. I get a nice walk to wake me up, cats fed, open the kitchen & start breakfast before our toddler wakes up. However, that just is not our reality most days. Most days I wake up before everyone else, but decide to cuddle in bed & wait for our daughter to wake up. I feel better about enjoying this season now. ❤️

[@noellecasey]

I love that you are finding joy in the little moments of snuggles in the morning! You are definitely not alone in taking those extra minutes in the bed at all enjoy it! Thank you for watching! 🤎

[@lrmps]

I love the awakening in our country regarding chemicals and preservatives in our foods. Thanks for mentioning how important it is to eat clean. Really feel hopeful for change a coming!!! Love your show. You are a gifted mom and role model.

[@tammyr2966]

Happy New Year beautiful family! Love your cozy videos, the cooking, the fire, the love in your family! Hope you have an amazing, peaceful and prosperous new year! My goals for this year are to reverse type-2 diabetes, lose at least 40 pounds, do more cooking from scratch, more canning, read more, start writing more, to buy a house and to live more intentionally!

[@angelagregory2810]

Yes ! My husband says the same thing. Why get up so early if you don’t have to !

[@noellecasey]

Right! I’m definitely not an early bird either 😂

[@madzabinga8382]

I really prefer to call resolutions, "intentions". Most of us are doing our best and constantly in some sort of progression while working everyday for best health and self preservation. Why create more busyness, more car time, more office time, and less time with our people, with goals that are not sustainable and that we don't have extra time for anyway? I just can't easily relate to people who make more work for themselves when they are already doing enough, and living a healthy and happy life. Yes, there's always room for self improvement, but isn't that what most of are doing just by waking up, taking care of ourselves and our people?

[@noellecasey]

New year intentions I absolutely love that! I 100% agree with you! We don’t need more things on our plates. Just focus on what is truly important. Thank you for commenting!

[@mountainhousewife3845]

I love your channel and your vibe.

[@noellecasey]

Thank you very much for watching! 🫶🏽

[@staceyh2624]

Congratulations 🎉 on your husband graduating. And Happy New Year to you and your family 😃👍🏽✌️❤️

[@noellecasey]

Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you too! ❤️

[@shirleyfretty487]

As always, I enjoy you soothing videos, can hardly wait for more!!❤😊

[@noellecasey]

I'm always working on more content, thank you for watching! 🫶🏽

[@lisagrafton2529]

I heard if you soak your beans overnight and rinse them well, it helps prevent gas issues.

[@noellecasey]

I have heard this too!

[@angelaburton9622]

I absolutely love your channel! Made that peach tea and it was super yummy as well 😋

[@noellecasey]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you're enjoying my channel. I love to share my homemaking tips!

[@angelaburton9622]

You’re truly amazing! I look forward to trying the Madeleine recipe next.❤

[@maryjohnstone1051]

What a nice video to listen to while I made a fast whole food dinner tonight. Thank you.

[@noellecasey]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! I love cooking for my family. 😊

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

What did you make? ❤

[@maryjohnstone1051]

@@LIVEINPEACE2023 colcannon, heavy on the spinach, added garlic this time, & strip steak. I often choose a supper like this which has few steps.

[@sunjet00]

May God bless you and your beautiful family!

[@noellecasey]

Thank you so much, God bless you too!

[@jeanettethiessen2476]

Happy New Year beautiful Mama!❤

[@noellecasey]

Happy New Year to you too! Thank you for watching 😊

[@marge3157]

As a mom of 3 grown kids, my oldest was an early riser. I showed him how to make instant oatmeal and hot chocolate if he was hungry with electric tea kettle and what number the tv noise could be on. My 2 girls were sleepers. Come time for school and the easier one to get up, ready and out the door was the one used to it. My girls and I....running late😂

[@noellecasey]

It sounds like you have it all figured out! Parenting is hard work. I love that you showed them how to do the things they like for them selves amazing!

[@susanvelez6534]

Your such a smart young lady I love it. The baby is growing and I can’t believe she is already eating purée

[@catherinekhalili4412]

I have never been good at getting up early! Was rough when the children were little. Your soup and bread look wonderful ♥️

[@noellecasey]

I’m always trying to find better ways to make my mornings easier! The soup and bread turned out great.

[@ashleigheasthorpe7080]

I am a WFH mom. One of my intentions this year is to create a routine and home lifestyle that brings me joy, courage, and endurance - especially when life and work get tough. I am struggling to get a sense of what this looks like, though. My (and my family's) needs change depending on the season we are in, sometimes getting up earlier than my husband and son gives me that head start that I need, sometimes I want to snuggle a bit longer. How do I create routine when things change at times?

[@noellecasey]

That’s so great that you’re focusing on finding joy and routine in your home life! My schedule is constantly changing so I really think it’s important to just flow with what works for you and your family! I try to stick to rhythms to my day rather than routines gives me a lot flexibility. Thank you for watching and commenting! Wishing you happy New year! 🎉

[@quaseminimalista]

about putting hot things in the fridge... the fridge doesn't work all the time, it keeps turning on and off to keep the temperature constant. if you put a hot thing inside it will have to turn on to bring the temperature down so it consume more energy. also, babies don't need teeth to eat solids. my daughter only got teeth at 13 months, but by WHO guidelines babies at 12 months must be eating the same as the rest of the family (for the most part). it's very important for them to learn to mastigate right from the start of food introduction.

[@LittleHandsBaking]

Uuhh yeahh baby food. I knew it isn't hard to make at all, just need of course a little time. I couldn't justify how expensive it is. I gave it a try with my first, and made it for all my kids. The only time I bought baby food was when traveling.

[@noellecasey]

It is definitely so much easier and cheaper to make your own for sure. I also don’t mind supporting small businesses if they have a clean good product for some convenience in my life. Thank you very much for sharing! 🫶🏽🤗

[@claudiavargas7900]

I used to be an early am mommy. Waking up at 5 a.m., but my son is a teenager, so I don't have to wake up early anymore. Be healthy and sure of your life, that's all.

[@noellecasey]

Great comment and goals!

[@claudiavargas7900]

@noellecasey Yeah, it's great to prepare a future for your children but don't forget about yourself that's also important.

[@RichLittlePoorGirl-1124]

I love the madelines and pre-made chocolate chip cookie dough!

[@noellecasey]

Yes gotta have a little sweet on hand!

[@RichLittlePoorGirl-1124]

I agree! 😋

[@Lisa-MBA-Creative-Design]

I heard if you put hot food in the fridge it lowers the temp in the fridge so much that it has to work harder and it also brings the temp down of the food that is in the fridge.

[@noellecasey]

Thank you so much for sharing I always wondered why people say that!

[@sanguinelynx]

Hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday! It's shocking what our country allows as additives compared to the EU and Australia.

[@noellecasey]

It’s so true! I am always amazed by it too. Makes no sense. They want healthy people sick because they can make more money from pharmaceuticals. A shame for sure. Thank you so much for watching. 🤗

[@christine99]

I think Christmas lasts all the way to the Sunday after Epiphany (liturgically), so no worries haha

[@FAMOFSIX]

So many nice ideas Thankyou big batches are great ❤

[@noellecasey]

You are so welcome! It’s a great way to save time and money!

[@FAMOFSIX]

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[@VashtiWood]

I loved the Christmas decorations admission. I'm Australian, and we celebrate Australia Day on January 26th... So in MY home, we or up the tree and decorations on the first week in December, and take them down in Australia Day holiday! 🤣

[@Imperfecthomemaking]

Your bread turned out beautifully! Jealous of your skills

[@noellecasey]

Thank you don’t be jealous you can learn as well.

[@angelalindhorst8615]

Putting things in the fridge hot makes the fridge work very hard and (according to my husband) wastes electricity and isn't good for the items already in the fridge. I do it sometimes, but at this time of year, I take advantage of the cold, and put soups and broths on my porch to cool.

[@susanvelez6534]

Happy New Years! ❤

[@noellecasey]

Happy New Year to you too! 😊

[@everydaylivingwithmysterio9707]

Great video thank you for sharing

[@noellecasey]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@kristynvlogs4780]

I was waiting for a video from you!! I started making my daughters pancakes and waffles from scratch instead of buying frozen. Although sometimes I try and find healthier options

[@noellecasey]

I love that so much. My kids love waffles and pancakes. Hard to find good store bought options that they will actually like grateful they love the homemade batter. Thank you for watching and supporting my videos. 🫶🏽

[@DoughnutDolly76]

I love your channel . I’m gonna try to make your soup but with vegan sausage . Those cookies 🍪 🍪 look so good!

[@noellecasey]

Thank you for watching! I can’t wait to hear how your soup comes out! 😋

[@Mrs.Green712]

Were all doing the best we can for our families when it comes to food. We need to research ingredients. Im on this journey now after beating breast cancer.

[@noellecasey]

Thank you so much for sharing that, you are so strong! 🥰

[@lawdracolley3732]

I try to let my food cool down before I put it in the fridge but sometimes I don’t and don’t see a difference

[@susanvelez6534]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤗 great video my only expectation this year is to have peace. With his cancer last year was a horror, we are still not home, the transplant first check up is end of January. Our house is snowed in so I’m going to keep myself in peace.

[@glercbikes]

Amazing video🥳🥳🥳

[@noellecasey]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@Crystal_aka_Dahlia]

It's totally ok to get up after 9a. Moms need sleep in time too. And Im the same way. I take down my tree at the end of Jan because I like it up for my birthday (Jan 11th 🎉 ).

[@noellecasey]

Absolutely agree we definitely need rest I know I get tired. Thank you for watching! Happy early birthday! 🎁

[@Crystal_aka_Dahlia]

@@noellecaseyThank you ❤

[@shaylaster1607]

I’m I know this might be inappropriate! But your brother!!!!! 🤩 🤯thank you for that!!!! 21:59

[@noellecasey]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cindyglass5827]

I can honestly say that - ''once I found out about'' *Browned Butter* years ago, there wasn't much it didn't Make 'way better' by adding it to by replacing 'reg butter' ~ Total ''game changer'' imho : ) = Total YUM ! Sooo Good in Mashed Potatoes, corn on the cob too ! but, I'll now have to try it in Eggs, great idea, tyfs. As per ''Rest'' - when we can, I say 'listen' to our self & [heart, mind, body etc] & Relax !!! : ) there's No Guilt/Shame in that - it is ''actually' Prioritizing Our Health & taking Care of Our health, is Good for our Family too !! !!! : ) So Happpy that your Hubby Graduated & Got His Dream Job !!! : ) Your outfit was Super Cute - Loved it !!! ... P.S, I would not have noticed the Flour if u hadn't said so : ) HAGW ! & love from Me, [fellow believer] & the Almighty Father above : )

[@noellecasey]

Browned butter is the best! It makes everything so much better! So glad my husband is doing well! Thank you for watching! 🙌🏽

[@marielacey7928]

Listen girl they only tell they get up at 5am

[@noellecasey]

🤣🤣 right! No shade to anyone that can wake up that early I just can’t and have excepted it.

[@madzabinga8382]

Hahaha! So true. If I got up that early, I'd hit the wall around 4pm and need a nap.

[@jackieburns5257]

They also put too much sugar in baby food and omit needed fats. I usually keep the fat in broth because it is good for health, but I also eat low carb to keep blood sugar and blood pressure low. I enjoyed the video and wished more young people appreciated the work of stay at home moms.

[@noellecasey]

Oh yeah I do sometimes keep the fat in to. I didn’t even think of the extra health benefits thank you. I love being a stay at home mom so valuable and priceless. Thank you for watching 😊

[@dawnsullivan7325]

i cant function til at least 10am since my kids are grown...i dont know the last time i took off my loungewear and really got dressed!!! health and happiness in 2025!!!

[@ShayBlossom]

I’ve been waking up late since the winter break but for the kids I gotta wake up early to get the kids ready for school at 6ish

[@noellecasey]

Yeah that’s rough to get up early and out the door with children almost daily. Wishing you all the best! Thank you for watching! 🤎🤎

[@madzabinga8382]

That 6am alarm was rough this morning. It was a blizzard here, and my kids both had trouble falling asleep last night, so it was a late night for everyone. I really just wanted to snuggle under the covers and go back to sleep today!

[@kristynvlogs4780]

Where is that play matt from ?

[@noellecasey]

I think you mean ball pit! It’s from gathre! We love it.

[@catherineprime5089]

Yup, New Year’s resolution-eating way healthier to lose weight.

[@noellecasey]

Always a great intention for the year. Thank you for sharing!

[@frugalshopper686]

To work more towards retirement. 😊

[@noellecasey]

I agree! It’s important to plan for the future! Thank you for watching happy new year!

[@princesskaitlinhazelwood4703]

Do not feel bad, Christmas lasts till the epiphany which is January 6. Enjoy them

[@noellecasey]

Yes we love the Christmas season it lasts till like mid January for us. Some years the decorations stay up to beginning of February. Thank you for watching and supporting.

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[@DeeStoryOfMyLife]

It’s said that if you put hot food in the fridge, that it can lower the temperature in your fridge therefore lowering the temperature of the rest of the food in your fridge. also, I don’t let my food cool all the way down before putting it in my fridge due to the bacteria that can potentially grow when in the temperatures danger zone (40 -140 degrees). Bacteria can double up in as little as 20 minutes and they can be dangerous for children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

[@noellecasey]

Great comment thank you. Definitely don’t leave the food out and cool all the way down. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a great informative comment. Happy New year.

[@Lola-r5n4g]

All this talk of "chemicals" in your food is just sad. Everything in this world is made of chemicals, things are not always bad just because you don't understand them. You really fell for the talk of those who want to keep you in fear so they can sell you their overpriced products that are, 9 times out of 10, the same as anything else on the shelf. Please stop spreading this nonsense

[@ash32458]

Absolutely not true. Yeah, marketing gimmicks exist, but consumers need to know HOW to analyze the products that they are buying. Just because an item is marketed as “healthy,” it doesn’t mean that it is. Of course ingredients matter. Simplified ingredients are always best. She is not spreading any nonsense at all…Have you ever picked up an item at the store and read the amount of ingredients?

[@noellecasey]

I couldn’t have wrote it any better. Thank you! 😊

[@Lola-r5n4g]

@@ash32458 When people say "chemicals" it's a red flag, they don't know what they are talking about. "If you can't pronounce it it's not good for you" is pure bs. What do you know about chrologenic acid? What about isoamyl acetate? Probably nothing, and reading the names would scare you into not buying something because it's not "simplified", but both are present in good old apples and bananas. Regular people don't know how to read and interpret real research and go on listening to anyone who says things that sound like they could be true, you comment just proves my point.

[@maryjohnstone1051]

I, for one, am ok with not knowing everything. And I’m ok with assuming my body knows how to break down Whole Foods better than anything else. So… I’m ok with organic apples whole or as an ingredient, rather than chlorogenic acid taken from apples and used as an ingredient in … meatless sausages or anything else it might be used in.

[@ash32458]

@@noellecasey of course 😊 I usually try to avoid conflict with others through these types of platforms, but you are not misinforming anyone at all. That person’s comment irked me 😆