Working HARD on the Homestead! A LARGE FAMILY Day in the Life (DITL)

There's always a tremendous amount to do on the homestead, but in today's vlog we're working together to catch up on tasks that need to be done in the main garden. Come see what's going on in gardening zone 6b/7a!
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Our family:
Shawn - 52
Janice - 47
Samuel - 19
Sarah - 17
Andrew - 15
David - 13
Anna - 10
Abigail - 9
Rebekah - 3

[@melodyspoor3127]

Rebekah is hilarious! I hope she never loses her innocence.

[@DiannaGrable-fm8jd]

She's a cutie pie also.

[@user-ce5gc3bx1p]

Little Rebecca is a blessing and a joy

[@noreenp.9858]

What a great view of your hardworking family working together with JOY to have a bountiful harvest. Even when hot and hungry no complaints, only smiles…now that is a tribute to a well raised family!❤️

[@amyrivers4093]

The goat is saying 'who me'. Little does he know that he is there for a specific purpose. I know you said that some people may be sensitive to that but you gave him a good life. Your family work as a productive team. I think there is great value in children being involved with growing and harvesting food they will eat. It teaches them so many skills that are as valuable as academic schooling and that comes from a school teacher.😊

[@mabelbessey3434]

I absolutely love watching Rebecca. She's so cute, smart,polite, and I hope you let her on your channel always 💗

[@samanthasue7935]

I love that Abigail is always smiling ☺️ so sweet!

[@user-wp9bq5do6j]

Hey Janice! I just want you to know that the majority of us watching your channel think that Rebecca is an absolute doll. I love to watch her with the girls. She is so smart and always wanting to be a part of anything you all do like these potatoes for example she wants to help she wants to be involved that shows her intelligence, so don’t listen to any of the negativity that people say because you know and your family knows what a blessing she is in your lives. Keep up the good work, ladies you are such an inspiration to me you work so very hard sometimes I watch your videos and I am tired after, just by watching you all there’s no better education on earth than the type of education that you give your children rather that be in the classroom or on the farm . Each and every one of your children are simply brilliant ,kind and thoughtful it shows how much they love one another. Praying for a successful garden this year your friend Wendy, Salt Lake City, Utah.

[@NerdyBombshell]

Truly! She's so cute, curious, and just a tiny bundle of sweet energy. None of the kids are "brats" by any stretch of the imagination and I don't know why there is so much negativity towards any of them. They're all good kids.

[@kristenbetthel1072]

100%

[@kristenbetthel1072]

Andrew, have a bbq and invite that bratty goat😂

[@sharonnewson82]

Ha you won't to meet my 5 year old now that is a pain lol I would never change him his perfect, if you don't like it you do you and I'll do me xxxx

[@irenagallagher8053]

Another great Vlog Janice. I love seeing your beautiful homestead and your family.

[@shannonmorgan1780]

What a GREAT video!! Reminds me of my family of 7 growing up. When one worked, we ALL worked. I just adore your family ❤️❤️

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Yeh! A new video! You make my day! God bless!

[@ozarkfamilyhomestead]

And you make me smile, Jacque! :)

[@donnalefeld2528]

Hi! I look forward to your videos, please don't let people that have made remarks toward your children in a bad manner get to you. It's easy to say ,I understand,but the remark of the youngest being a brat by a viewer,hurt my feelings as if it was my own child! Don't let haters ruin you,so so many look forward to you!!

[@leecopeland2061]

Me too!! I was boiling when I read it!! Some people need a spanking and they are adults. These kids are soooo much better behaved than them!! What an awesome family!❤

[@leecopeland2061]

Me too!! I was boiling when I read it!! Some people need a spanking and they are adults. These kids are soooo much better behaved than them!! What an awesome family!❤

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Great video Janice. I love how everyone works together. It takes everyone working to make a family work. You have a family that you will be proud of. Your children at great and they are gonna know his yo survive in this world. We all need what your family has Janice. Jesus first and love and hard work goes into eternity. Ty for sharing.

[@janamathis4729]

Looks like a good potato harvest! The little ones are great roasted or whole in a roast.

[@bumblebee7922]

Rebekah is such a good eater!! She is also adorable!! My daughter was a good eater too when she was little, but went through a phase of only wanting junkfood. Not that we ate much of it, but anything other than good food, she craved. So, I would remind her, eat good food first, then you can have dessert, etc. Always lovely to see you all! Blessings....

[@kelliealley7418]

Bear is such a beautiful dog! Such a lover

[@nodaknorskie1486]

I just got out of the hospital and watched your channel a lot. My nurses and aides loved your videos as well.

[@fawnemcavoy692]

okay stay safe everyone

[@sallyburton6825]

I absolutely love your channel and tour family. I always wanted a big family but was only blessed with 2 children a daughter and a son. You all inspire me and I live the recipe. You are such a wonderful family and I so look forward to your videos and live chats. I have been watching for a long time now. Seeing the children grow has been so joyful for me. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. I love it so much!😊❤ I truly admire you all and your life you live. May Our Great Heavenly Father Continue To Bless You All!

[@MimisFoodandTravel]

Thanks for another video, they truly make my day! Your family is amazing! 💜

[@marthaarevalo3317]

Love the whole family but Rebecca hold a special place in my heart. She is so smart and funny!!!

[@Jessie-Meeks]

New here. Absolutely love your videos. Your kids are so pure hearted and beautiful! Keep it up mama you are doing an amazing job and you need to hear that! ❤❤❤

[@ilish25]

Janice, I have not posted in a while. I just saw your last video, and those awful comments. YOU, YOUR HUSBAND, YOUR CHILDREN, ARE ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL ❤❤❤ Please ignore the hateful hearts of just a few people. They are the minority. The vast majority of your followers (and friends) know that your family is just lovely, Christian people. You are such a blessed woman of God, wonderful Godly husband, and such beautiful children. Think on those things 🙏 ❤ 🙏

[@amyrivers4093]

I agree with everything you said. It's sad that people choose to be negative when it's so easy to be positive. Even in the way Janice has handled this attack is graceful and inspiring. I haven't seen any of the kids being bratty or anything like that. We are blessed that they invite us into their family life and for someone to be so nasty seems crazy to me. It's obvious by the comments that there are very few negative comments and that to me is proof of how amazing this family is.

[@melindamohoski3083]

Rebecca is the perfect age to start teaching how to cook. Rolling out dough was my girls favorite. Cracking eggs and helping to measure. Busy hands stay out of trouble. She is a delight.

[@catherinemiller2351]

Love how the whole family pitch in ❤😊team work makes dream works 😊

[@98849]

Andrew is growing to such tender, kind young man with a developing sense of fun . Good luck young man.

[@DiannaGrable-fm8jd]

I can't believe how he can see something and have it put together in no time.

[@user-li8tn1wo4m]

Aaawww so very nice of you Janice to pay respect to Patera and the loss of her sweet Cochise❤ Love both your channels and respect and support of each other ❤

[@melindastookey3831]

Bear and the kids such a cute joyful moment 💕 and Rebekah as always a joy 😊 ❤ Yall are a bright spot ✨️ in my week when I see you have a video out ❤❤

[@annelievanwyk7582]

I am Annelie van Wyk from South Africa and i love the family

[@kathleenworkman2575]

What a day. Lots of work. I love God's surprises ever so often.

[@dianeweaver9215]

Love watching your videos. You are a great family always working together

[@judykelly5358]

So lovely to see you all, Janice xx

[@sabrinadevol1210]

I really enjoyed seeing your DITL around the farm with the whole family. I am impressed with how hard everyone works together to get things done! And BTW, Janice, you look so cute in your glasses. Blessings to all of you!

[@deborahkelley4719]

Janice, your gardens are producing a great harvest. Your children are such a joy and a blessing. From Virginia

[@crysdavis7815]

You will all be tired, a big day ...good onya all pulling together as a family getting jobs done ❤

[@1977GBH]

Yay! A new video! Love seeing your homestead starting to harvest!! Thanks for sharing. ❤ Have a wonderful week!!

[@rhondatapley1387]

Hello! I just wanted to let you know i love watching your videos of you and your family. You are a blessing and such an inspiration. I look forward to every video. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@user-tr4gb7qn6j]

That goat was so funny he was like who me lol your kids are such hard workers and Shaun God bless you and your family much love from Michigan 🙏❤️

[@edithjohnson6835]

Love your homestead. Love your children. Sweet. Hardworking family. With Christian Love. E ❤️❤️

[@fawnemcavoy692]

my uncle always grows a big batch of carrots and potatoes in his garden in hadford saskatchewan they have a community garden sharing thing my relatives live in small towns villages and farms on the side of the road and in northbattleford saskatchewan and whyburn saskatchewan i see you doimg something similar to the people in saskatchewan

[@leecopeland2061]

I just love how your family works as a team, each person has their job. A wolf spider??!!?!? Yipes!!!! Poor baby girl, I'd be traumatised too!!! I'm shivering with terror😰 Your garden is amazing!! You sure divided and conquered that garden!!

[@coeja73]

You're fam is so cozy!

[@MaryStevens-tb2dz]

Love seeing you beautiful children especially Rebekah and she is such a beautiful little girl and well mannered

[@angelsbecca]

Team work . the Bible says you don't work you don't eat. Lovely garden

[@DiannaGrable-fm8jd]

Amen!

[@trishthedish2790]

Rebecca is a doll baby !!Yours kids are such hard workers!!

[@user-bv2ri3ol8k]

I really enjoy watching all your videos Joanne 😊

[@cindywoods4645]

Everything looks just beautiful, all that hard work! I love seeing the family pull together. Thanks for sharing.

[@MDSMITH9]

Love you and your Family and no Buts!! I just enjoy the wholesomeness of your children and Your family.

[@tribalwoman138]

Janice, your garden is really nice., thank you for the tour, I enjoyed it. Anna looks cute in her hat.

[@Patty-l3f]

Another video that made me smile all the way through. U and your family are so wonderful to watch u all pull together to complete the next right thing😊

[@lowespringacres7838]

Those are good suppers especially in the busy summer months.

[@CringeBingeTV]

What a plentiful garden and your children are wonderful workers!

[@kimberlybrownlee2006]

Wow! Your garden is beautiful!

[@iphigeniakatsaridou9059]

Hi Janice from a pretty warm Cyprus, we have temperatures around 40°C.

[@kathieponder7708]

❤whew, this made me tired, hard work, loved seeing the team work, reminded me of being a youngster on the farm.

[@marshajanssen4344]

Awesome job Rebekah and enjoy your fabtastic harvest

[@kristenbetthel1072]

Abigail I luv finding treasures in the garden😊

[@carolwhite4669]

Your tomato 🍅 plants look beautiful loved the variety of basil just beautiful hard work pays off😊

[@donnasymoniak5280]

Work never ends on the farm and the homestead, bless you❤and the family

[@evelynjolliff2799]

If you watch Becky from Acre homestead,She brings all her garlic n scoops it with a lil cookie scoop onto parchment on cookie sheets n flash freezes it,then puts it in baggies, Double baggie it just in case because of the strong smell,That way she has it in her freezer all winter,I'm definitely doing it,Saves soooooo much space❤

[@ritaslade2989]

Your crop looks good Love you all ❤ God Bless You 😊❤

[@NancyWhelanSharingMemories]

Your garden looks amazing!❤

[@LifeisLoveLily]

This was a great DITL, your garden looks fantastic and all your hard work sure pays off and is an inspiration ❤

[@sharonnewson82]

Perfect family ❤

[@linetteuong1564]

❤ this video so fun to watch

[@KerriBrennan-lx9hv]

Janice - my youngest has an autoimmune disease that is triggered by chemicals, especially fragrances. So - we use wool dryer balls in the dryer with fresh linen scent essential oil I got from Amazon. Have also started adding a few drops to each load of laundry to give the clothes a fresh sent that doesn’t bother the kiddo at all.

[@buckeyedav1]

What a nice surprise when I came back in from running errands just in time for my lunch time to sit and enjoy your video. Love your drying rack system. Anna In Ohio

[@carolwhite4669]

Good job on the garden I love seeing everyone working together such team work looks like you are going to have a beautiful family garden ❤😊 look forward to watching your videos the kids are all growing up right before our eyes make it a great day!

[@deepace4581]

Janice, your kids are so sweet 🤗

[@dustyroselansall8185]

Hi Janice & Shawn & Sarah...another homesteader I follow also has a squash bug problem and she shared a 'recipe' that she is having good success with, so thought I would share it with you. Use some dried hot peppers & dried cayenne peppers - the whole thing for both, along with a whole large bulb of a strong garlic - pulverize in food processor - put in a 5 gallon bucket with water - she didn't specify how much water, but maybe couple of gallons? - let sit overnight, then strain with cheese cloth - then add 3-4 squirts Dawn dish liquid. Put in spray bottle and spray both tops and undersides of the leaves and also spray the stems. (Do Not spray the flower as it can kill or ward off pollinator's too) Use every day for few days - it will take a few days before you start to notice less bugs - then do every 3-5 days - unless it rains then do after any rain. ****** Other options include adding lavender &/or peppermint essential oils to the mixture - & even a couple tablespoons canola oil which might help the solution adhere to the leaves & stems?. ******Option two is: 2 cups water, 2 cayenne peppers, let sit overnight. Strain through cheesecloth, then add 1 tablespoon canola oil & another 4 cups water. Spray as first option. *** another thought that you might not be aware of is: mulch provides an overwinter home for the squash bugs to live - keeping them right where you don't want them: in the garden for when you start planting again. Great video and such a busy time and so HOT!! Here too where I am on the west coast of B.C Canada - (Vancouver Island.)

[@BetsAnderson]

Love watching your channel. May God bless you and your beautiful family indeed. AMEN Love from South Africa xoxo

[@charitybyker]

I am new to your channel. I have really enjoyed watching all of your videos. You are a wonderful and amazing mom. You have a very beautiful family.

[@laurelashley5386]

I look at your son and see mine! A blessing from God! Looks and mannerisms everything!! Makes my heart so full of love and joy ❤

[@evelynjolliff2799]

Absolutely love the setup for drying the potatoes n such,I'm definitely going to have to find some old racks.looks much easier ❤

[@robbieh.chafin6202]

The garden is looking good.

[@linetteuong1564]

Fun video thanks for sharing ❤

[@lucindasutt7365]

I had 5o laigh out loud.....ha😂😂ha. at "making me think things I shouldn't". I needed that laugh this afternoon.😊 Thanks, enjoyed this outdoor video today.

[@loriketring345]

Enjoyed your video Janice. Thanks for sharing. Thumbs up. Take care all.

[@laurarysedorph7200]

Love these videos. I love how your family is such a great team and work so well together.

[@evelynjolliff2799]

Beautiful lil Rebecca,The kids are such hard lil workers🙏💜💙

[@ayronsmama05]

The elderberry plant reminds me how back in the day my mama would make "elderberry cough syrup". My Aunt Elvie Lee mama's sister would TSK TSK at mama and scold her saying "you know durn good and well that's wine you are making, cause normal folk don't make it by the gallons at a time"! Good ole days!!

[@maryhekker4166]

My sweet and hardworking Janice, you and your family all working together in the heat and humidity on your garden makes me fell like 2 cents waiting for spare change as I do not have a green thumb and every single thing I’ve tried to grow dies before any kind of harvest. I love all the diversity of items you’ve planted as it’ll make a great selection for meals in the winter. I’m glad your goats weren’t able to get into the main garden and have a real celebration. I looked at the 10 day forecast for Poplar Bluff and y’all are in a world of super hot 🥵 weather for the next 10 days! Please stay as cool as possible, try to work as early in the morning as possible and drink to thirst. Btw, Andrew, David are becoming such tall, hardworking, generous and good to their family members. And, Sam despite going to college full time still makes an effort to pitch in the garden as well. Your daughters, lead by the ever talented Sarah, should each be given a special attagirl for working hard with their brothers, even 3 year old toddler, Rebekah pitches right in helping my smiling Abigail sort potatoes and later helps the ever sweet Anna Mae deposit potatoes in your storage room. Gosh, my favorite Missouri family, please stay safe for the next 10 days and I’ll continue to pray for each of you. With all the pieces of my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇🥵🥵🥵🥵

[@katrinac469]

It's hot everywhere it seems! Already 92 here in Boston and it's only noon! Bring on the Fall🤣

[@fawnemcavoy692]

oh okay you doing something similar to my family this a nice video we have been finding ways to cool off we made home made popsicles with two popsicles makers we bought at walmart one we froze yogurt and the other one juice and everyone drinking lots of cold water and actually i made a big batch of home lemonaide and we using our fans and air conditioner in the living room

[@evelynjolliff2799]

Beautiful garden space

[@COWELLGIRL]

Great garden and Ms Sara's teeth are looking great , kudos to parents who invest in their children's teeth , health of the whole body 😊

[@Susanjoc]

You have such hard working children. I hope you still have that ice cream for a treat. What does Sarah plan to do? I’m always amazed at her skills and knowledge at her age. You and Shawn are raising your children to be responsible and learning life skills.

[@laurale8299]

When my daddy had a male goat that started misbehaving he would take him to the sale barn. We didnt eat goat. We did eat lamb. You are blessed to have children that will help on your farm. I grew up doing some farming/gardening and its not easy in the hot summertime.

[@evelynjolliff2799]

Sara,The canning looks incredible ❣️

[@lowespringacres7838]

Nice-looking calf

[@marionolson770]

I would be a good homesteader if I had Sarah to help. The kids are really great

[@bernm1948]

59’F here in Bristol UK? No summer here yet!Bear looks lovely. Sad about Pataras dog Colchis. Having Colonoscopy on Wednesday. Please pray for me🙏🏼 Bernice

[@paulettecreates8266]

Love how your family all pitches in and works together. Hard work and team values abound.

[@jeanphillips1030]

OM 111. Stay cool and hydrated.

[@linetteuong1564]

Gardening is so fun I remember picking beans with my grandma and I loved it and I loved snapping them although I would have to admit as a child I didn’t like a lot of vegetables so I enjoyed picking them just didn’t want to eat then but if course as I older I enjoy vegetables ❤

[@fawnemcavoy692]

okay stay safe and we put our sprinkler outside with our garden hose where i live its extreme heat warning in effect for the next 4 days and then its calling for thundershowers and rain storm the mayor telling people on the news

[@dorothybentley6429]

We always plant mustard greens in august.

[@sondrajohnson2564]

MUSTARD GREENS! Food from God! With a side skillet of cornbread!

[@brandicuffee1760]

I dont know why, but i just busted out laughing when you told the goat to straighten up!!! 😂😂😂

[@SusanBishop555]

What a beautiful family! Yikes at the goat causing trouble! It looks like a stinker! 😁. You guys work so hard. The heat would be a problem lately. I am in Michigan and we are cool compared to other states...But still too hot. Big Hugs and love. 😍😘🤗

[@sharonnewson82]

Looking amazing you go ladies 😮

[@GrandmaSharla]

Impressive