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Homemaking Below the Poverty Line // Finding Joy When Times are Tough on a Low Income.
Hi friends!
In today's video we are sharing another video of living on a low income/living very frugally below the poverty line. In this video we are going to be discussing ways we can find Joy & contentment, even in the midst of the struggles we may face as families (or individuals) who are living on a low income. It isn't always easy to live on a low income. There can be many struggles, but I believe there can also be many blessings of living on a low income, even though there are challenges. My hope is to encourage you if you are living on a low income to keep pushing through even when things seem tough. I hope you enjoy this video & thank you for watching. 💞
#lowincome #frugalliving #frugal #frugallife #singleincome #singleincomebudget #savingmoney #sahm #poor #homemaking #homemaker #cleanwithme #cleaningmotivation
FRUGAL LIVING // SINGLE INCOME HOMEMAKING // FRUGAL LIFE // LOW INCOME // SIMPLE LIVING // SIMPLE LIFE // LOW INCOME LIFE // MONEY CHAT // LIVING ON LESS // POVERTY // HOMEMAKING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE // CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT // CHRISTIAN HOMEMAKER // SINGLE INCOME // SAVING MONEY // FOOD BANK HAUL // FOOD BANK HAULS
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Переглядів 27521 день тому
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  • @creativefloralswtMartina
    @creativefloralswtMartina 17 годин тому

    The pumpkin crisp dessert looks good and i'll definitely try this because i usually baked apple crisp for the past few days. Thank you for sharing your delicious pumpkin crisp recipe with us. God bless and enjoy baking. 🙏🥧👩‍🍳

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 16 годин тому

      @@creativefloralswtMartina I just know you will love it! My husband requested that I make it again, so I will have to try and squeeze just one more out before I start the Christmas baking!! 💞 God bless you!! Thanks for watching.

  • @creativefloralswtMartina
    @creativefloralswtMartina 18 годин тому

    That's a lot of good stuff you've got from your food bank, and i totally agree with you, grocery prices are still very high nowadays especially here in the US. Being practical and wise shopper is all we can do to survive nowadays. I'm still very thankful to God for providing us what we need in our daily life. Thank you for sharing this inspiring and humbling food bank haul with us. God bless you and your family always and more success with your channel.🙏 New subscriber here from Or🙏😇💐

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 16 годин тому

      @creativefloralswtMartina Hi Martha!! ☺️ Yes, we live in Canada and ever since a few years ago the grocery prices are VERY high. I'm glad for the food bank because it does stretch our grocery budget. They mainly give snacks which is great for the school lunches. I'm thankful for Him meeting all of our needs as well. 💞 God bless you friend!

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 16 годин тому

      Thank you for subscribing, I truly appreciate that.

  • @danicegewiss862
    @danicegewiss862 19 годин тому

    Give yourself counterspace and remove one or two items from that counter after you're done using it (coffee maker for example). You'll appreciate the space. I try to be nice to people in customer service. Hang in there. Life can be rough. My husband and I are blessed. We often feel too blessed when we see others struggle.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 18 годин тому

      Hello! Yes, you are so right friend! I need so badly to declutter my cabinet. I need to reorganize the bottom shelves so I can fit something in there lol!! You've inspired me to get that done soon! 😅 Yes, I feel the same. Treat others as we want to be treated. 💞 God bless you & thank you for the encouraging words!!!

  • @morganphillips22
    @morganphillips22 22 години тому

    Love pumpkin patches! Sounds like you found a wonderful one!

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 18 годин тому

      It was lovely! ☺️💞 We have never gone to one previously, so it was fun to see what it was like. God bless you friend!

  • @carolO22
    @carolO22 День тому

    You have a beautiful family!!! The smiles are so priceless ❤️

  • @carolO22
    @carolO22 День тому

    I had to smile when you mentioned cashiers!!! One of my best friends just got a job at a grocery store as a: cashier!!! And i called her today to pray with her and to encourage her about being in that position and bringing joy to those who are struggling paying for their food. She starts her new job tomorrow, please keep her in your prayers 💝🙏🏻 she is a true blessing to all those who have the privilege to be her friend. My friend has been looking for a job for a long time now, but God answered prayers and led a sweet lady to help my precious friend 🤗 I'm so thankful for her job! And I'm equally happy for you!!! I have been able to be a close friend to you as you were going through your journey of passing your DL test and I'm so proud of you for staying focused and not letting anything move you away from getting your license ❤️ you have inspired me to do the same!!! Im thankful for your friendship, you are a very transparent woman and honest, and i have always loved that about you, sister Ashley 🌻

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart День тому

      Hi sister! I will definitely keep her in prayer! 💞 I always try to be friendly with the cashiers. Most of them are really kind and easygoing. My husband works in customer service, and it always frustrates me when I hear of people treating him or his co-workers poorly. If I were going to work outside of the home, I think I'd choose a cashier position as well. It's very flexible usually. Thank you for the kind words and encouraging me through my long journey to getting my license! It has been hard at times! 😃💞 but I'm glad I stuck through the hard times too! It is a very rewarding victory. God bless you sister & thank you for the kind words about my family! This was such a nice day! We picked some really nice pumpkins.

    • @carolO22
      @carolO22 День тому

      @@herhomemakingheart I love you, sister Ashley ❤️

  • @carolO22
    @carolO22 День тому

    Watching now 💖💖💖

  • @pamulawallace4330
    @pamulawallace4330 День тому

    ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

  • @kimrector8230
    @kimrector8230 День тому

    Loved the video

  • @kimrector8230
    @kimrector8230 День тому

    Cats don’t like there water and food together

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart День тому

      Really?!?!? Hahaha! Wow! I never knew that! No wonder they move it. 😂😂🤷‍♀️ thank you!!!

  • @kimrector8230
    @kimrector8230 День тому

    Saving those scraps and freezing them makes a great soup base after awhile

  • @seasonsofwonder
    @seasonsofwonder День тому

    This is very beautiful. There is so much we can find joy in . Thank you for this lovely encouragement! 💖☺️

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart День тому

      Hi sister! Thank you for the kind words. ☺️💞 I appreciate it.

  • @pattiraithel5412
    @pattiraithel5412 День тому

    I live on a low income and am on social security. Me and hubby have saved some money , but we are scared to use it, you never know what is down the road and I like to have that security that I have some money in the bank if something breaks. I have enjoyed your channel , it is very positive and encouraging. Stay frugal my friend.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart День тому

      @pattiraithel5412 Comments like this are so encouraging and help me to keep going with UA-cam! Thank you!!! I feel you. We have a small savings and I'm doing my very best to keep it at a certain number, because exactly, you just never know when you'll need to use that or what can come up! Very true!! Thank you for your kind words and for watching! ☺️💞

  • @susanday3478
    @susanday3478 2 дні тому

    I contribute towards food banks. I can't afford to go out and buy lamps.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 2 дні тому

      I'm sure they are really grateful for any help they recieve! I understand that not everyone is in a position to do that, maybe for months or years on end, as was the case with us for a while but we had a little extra & were able to! Frugality means different things to everyone. 💞

  • @micaelablogs
    @micaelablogs 2 дні тому

    This is such good encouragement!! Our mindset is truly the most important change we can make no matter our circumstances.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 2 дні тому

      Hi Micaela! Amen! God is good, even when times are hard. There are always things to be thankful for. Not that financial struggles aren't very difficult for those facing them, but I'm thankful to have God through my trials!

  • @ourforsurelife3334
    @ourforsurelife3334 2 дні тому

    I love all of the clips of you and your family! That outfit is so cute!! I love it. This video was so encouraging

    • @ourforsurelife3334
      @ourforsurelife3334 2 дні тому

      I'm giving part of my video away, but we both are sharing fall clips all throughout our video. Lol

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 2 дні тому

      I love that outfit too! I got it on Old Navy clearence! I guess it was meant for Summer? I think it works better for Autumn though! I'm so excited to see your fall clips, it's always so beautiful where you live. 💞 I'm looking forward to hearing your encouraging thoughts!

  • @cynthiacrapster6877
    @cynthiacrapster6877 2 дні тому

    I try to stay happy and positive but this is the second year I will be without heat and hot water because I have no money to fix it. I can live with no heat but if my pipes burst in the attic, the water will pour through the ceiling.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 2 дні тому

      Oh wow, that is so stressful & I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. I will definitely keep you in prayer. 😰💞 I can imagine that is a heavy burden to carry worrying about that every day. I know here in Canada they have some programs that can help with this sort of thing, do you think there is anything like that available to you? I'm really sorry you are struggling, it really makes me sad when I hear these stories. 😰💞

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 2 дні тому

      Would anyone be willing to set up a Go Fund Me for you? I actually have seen families in the area do this. You never know, but either way I'm really sorry you're struggling and hope things look up for you soon.

  • @hollyshomemadehaven
    @hollyshomemadehaven 2 дні тому

    Love the encouragement Ashley, beautifully said! I will say growing up we didn’t have a lot of luxuries but I’m thankful for that because it made me a more appreciative and compassionate person. As a child I never thought we were low income because my parents always made sure we had food on the table, clothing and a roof over our head but most importantly love. I felt content with what we had. I pray for those struggling financially and that God will give them peace, contentment and financial freedom! God bless! 🩷🩷

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 2 дні тому

      Hi Holly! Yes, there are definitely lessons to be learned on a lower income, I agree with everything you've said here & also that is a beautiful prayer to those struggling financially 💞

  • @Candice-1989
    @Candice-1989 2 дні тому

    thank you precious sister, to share your heart. I appreciate you so much. Love you ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 2 дні тому

      Aww thanks sister, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Love you my sister 🤗💞

  • @Candice-1989
    @Candice-1989 2 дні тому

    AMEN GOD ALWAYS PROVIDES. HE IS FAITHFUL. LOVE YOU BEAUTIFUL SISTER AND THANK YOU 4 SHARING ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 2 дні тому

      Yes, amen! Thank you 💞 I'm glad you enjoyed the video sister! Have a blessed week!

  • @susanf4857
    @susanf4857 2 дні тому

    Congratulations on learning to drive!! 👏❤️

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 2 дні тому

      Thank you so much! It feels good to have been able to accomplish that goal! 🤗💞 thank you for watching.

  • @creativecuriouslearning
    @creativecuriouslearning 2 дні тому

    Great video! So many great things to ponder as another stay at home mom. Thanks for sharing!!

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 2 дні тому

      Hey girl! 💞 Thank you for your support, you're the best!! You are welcome!

  • @Hope20249
    @Hope20249 3 дні тому

    Beautiful video. God bless you and your family.

  • @jadehei538
    @jadehei538 3 дні тому

    Low income due to chronic illness here! I have gotten really good at finding what I need for the least amount of money possible. I only buy certain things when they are on sale, and if I need something and can't wait for a sale, I shop around. I also use "buy now lay next month" type options, but only if they don't add extra cost (like interest). I use my items and clothing until they break, and try to repair what I can. I use one streaming service at a time(we don't have cable or watch network). When I really want something, I try to give it at least a couple days to see if I still want it, in case it was just a dopamine rush or short term excitement. I save some money every month upfront, and if I have anything left after each month, I put it to savings also. This way I have some emergency funds for dentist and whatnot.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 3 дні тому

      Hey! These are really solid tips! Thank you for sharing them. It's so true about waiting a few days to see if you really want something. I love that rule of thumb. I've heard that advice when giving your kids an allowance to encourage them to do that. Thank you for sharing your advice! Love all of these tips! 🤗💞

  • @carolO22
    @carolO22 3 дні тому

    We also gave up cable tv. We are currently using UA-cam TV and it's super cheap and we get to watch everything we like. I had to stop paying for Amazon prime because it was getting too costly for our budget. Your house always looks so comfortable and pleasing to the eyes ❤️🤗 I prefer videos without music 😊 Thank you for sharing your tips, it was so helpful ❤️❤️❤️ I love you, sister Ashley 🙏🏻 God bless you and your family in Jesus name 🤍

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 3 дні тому

      @carolO22 Giving up cable was such a wise move for us too. I regret not doing it sooner, we were barely even using it. Such a waste of money. I use Amazon Prime very often so it makes sense for me, but if you don't use Amazon a lot it definitely is unnecessarily costly! 😰 Thank you sister, I really appreciate your kind words!! Even though my home is an older house, it still feels like a cozy little home to me. 💞 I'm starting to prefer no music too when I watch videos! It's very overstimulating sometimes and harder to focus on the video. Love you sister! Thank you for watching!

    • @carolO22
      @carolO22 3 дні тому

      @@herhomemakingheart ❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️

  • @carolO22
    @carolO22 3 дні тому

    Hi sister 🌻 Watching now 🤗

  • @bakerbrewz
    @bakerbrewz 3 дні тому

    Amazing tips my friend!! Cutting back is so worth mentioning and DOING! We have worked really hard to manage and watch our finances, to get out of debt and are now working on living on one income so I can be home with the kids. Purchasing things with intention well said!

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 3 дні тому

      @bakerbrewz Thanks, friend!! Yes, even if we "know" sometimes, it can be a good reminder to hear again! It's neat that you guys were able to get out of debt! 💞 That's amazing. I'm sure it feels very free! I can see how easily it can be to accumulate debt if one is not careful! 🙈 but yes I think these things can help.

  • @SundayswithMimi
    @SundayswithMimi 3 дні тому

    I love my Norwex mitt. I recognized it right away!

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 3 дні тому

      @SundayswithMimi Aww cool!! I actually joined under my friend during the 0$ to join! 🤗💞 I like them because even though they have an upfront cost they have no chemicals etc, my pets used to get sick when I used a lot of different cleaning supplies so it makes you wonder how it impacts us too. I do use bleach still from time to time though but I use it properly.

  • @margaretdavis81
    @margaretdavis81 4 дні тому

    Loving this video! Thank you for your tips. My family lives on one income. We only have one car. I homeschool our kids. We dont really follow a curriculum because the curriculum are so much money. Next year my friend gave me her 1st grade teacher book. So i will be ordering a first grade book. For my daughter. Food prices are Nuts!!!!! Everything is expensive.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 4 дні тому

      You are very welcome! 💞 I don't blame you for not following a curriculum they definitely can be pricey. When we homeschooled the first two years ago, I remember feeling like I had to spend a fortune because of comparing to what others are doing, but there are so many free resources you can print etc. Do you know about Easy Peasy? I have a video about it on my channel. It's a free curriculum online!

    • @margaretdavis81
      @margaretdavis81 4 дні тому

      Sweet.

  • @mollydeckman
    @mollydeckman 4 дні тому

    Such a blessing you guys are able to use the food bank. I don’t think I ever thought that was an option back when I was living alone and barely had any money to buy groceries. We’ve been cutting out some of our streaming services. I forgot to cancel one this past week as planned oops! So I need to do that. We are actually going to cancel Disney because they keep increasing the price. Wow is epidemic sound really $25? I think mine is $18. But I guess the costs are different between the USA and Canada. Eating out several times a month is something we are so bad about or ordering door dash. Now luckily I have our budget figured out with buffers in case we go over! So so glad I finally figured out how to make our budget work so well for us we are no longer living paycheck to paycheck! Hoping to make a video series about that next year because I want everyone to have that freedom so bad! That was a great idea using your broom stick with your Norwex duster! After working remotely now for over 7 years and my kids are so young it makes me not want to go back into an office. For me it is so much better to be at home even if I’m working. Doing so allows me to take care of the kids as I need to, and I’m so grateful my job let’s me 😊❤

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 4 дні тому

      Yes I've told my husband about your system, we are going to start in January working towards that! I do have about the amount in savings, but that is more emergency funds, and I don't want to use it. I told him about your system. Yes, the exchange rate makes it about 23$ for me, something like that. It's a lot. I don't mind making the videos without it though! I've been enjoying it actually! It gives me a chance to get chatty and like I'm talking one on one to a friend, and I've got a lot of positive feedback about cutting it out! Yes, working from home I think would be best for me. I know for some people they prefer to get out of the house for work, but I love being in my comfy little house! 😄 Thanks for watching friend 💞

    • @mollydeckman
      @mollydeckman 4 дні тому

      @herhomemakingheart oh that's awesome you are going to try out my budgeting system! And yes 100% you need to always keep an emergency fund as well. We've had to use ours a couple times and I'm trying to build it back up again.

    • @mollydeckman
      @mollydeckman 4 дні тому

      @@herhomemakingheart and I love the chatty videos!

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 3 дні тому

      @@mollydeckman I'm trying to as well! I think it'll be hard right now with Christmas. 😂 but I've done my best to keep it afloat and not let it get below a certain number so I can live with that. 😄💞 I'm glad we got a small early start on our shopping though because we have two months still to get things.

  • @carolinew6095
    @carolinew6095 4 дні тому

    Great video and inspiration tips Ashley! ❤

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 4 дні тому

      @carolinew6095 Aww thanks Caroline! I hope you have a blessed Sunday! 💞

  • @jennylgarciajlg79
    @jennylgarciajlg79 4 дні тому

    Loved this video as a one income family myself. Can you share my kind of vacuum you are using?.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 4 дні тому

      @jennylgarciajlg79 Hi Jenny! I had purchased my vacuum on Amazon, under the brand "TMA" but sadly they went & discounted it so I'm sure I will need to replace eventually because I can no longer purchase the filters! It's too bad because it's a very good vacuum for the price!

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 4 дні тому

      Discontinued*** is what I meant!

  • @AmandaJanayFrank
    @AmandaJanayFrank 4 дні тому

    I feel you about epidemic sound. I did the free UA-cam library for well over a year. They have some good options too

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 4 дні тому

      It's been fun to talk over the videos anyways! 💞 a few people have told me they prefer no music haha

  • @AmandaJanayFrank
    @AmandaJanayFrank 4 дні тому

    Don’t listen to anyone telling you that you need to get a job. Just because your kids are in school doesn’t mean you need to immediately get a job. Your kids and husband will be happy to have you at home.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 4 дні тому

      Yes amen! I agree with you 🤗💞 Def no hurries here lol, it's more difficult to get one anyways! The after school programs are impossibly booked & I don't have anyone to pick them up from school etc anyways. I wouldn't mind part time work from home jobs, but it's hard to find reputable legit ones. The ones I see are sketchy lol

  • @AmandaJanayFrank
    @AmandaJanayFrank 4 дні тому

    I AM THE WORST ABOUT EATING OUT. Literally it’s been on my mind so much lately. I still cook dinner every day but literally have been eating out for lunch almost every day. Every week when I go to pay off my credit card it’s all food 😅 I can be so much better about planning ahead for this.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 4 дні тому

      Lunch is hard for me. When I'm alone it's like meh? I used to order for lunch a lot lol!! Now I usually do salad kits or tuna melts! Easy go to meals are KEY!

  • @lizettelopez-vacio887
    @lizettelopez-vacio887 4 дні тому

    I love your cats ❤

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 4 дні тому

      @lizettelopez-vacio887 Aww thank you! They really do bring joy to my life! 🤗💞 We love them too!!

  • @SimplyCleaning89
    @SimplyCleaning89 5 днів тому

    I love this video. my husband is the only one that works..I do a lot of couponing ..

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 5 днів тому

      Thank you! 💞 I wish couponing did well here! They never have any good ones really lol!

    • @SimplyCleaning89
      @SimplyCleaning89 5 днів тому

      @@herhomemakingheart I mostly do mine at Walgreens for the household essentials. I can never find any food deals.

  • @suekurtz1024
    @suekurtz1024 5 днів тому

    I wish all the UA-cam channels I watch would leave the music off. It is very distracting

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 5 днів тому

      You are not the first to say that!! I have ADHD and sometimes I find it very overstimulating! Thank you for the feedback!! 🤗

    • @kimberlyrepe6672
      @kimberlyrepe6672 День тому

      I have ADHD and am on the Autism spectrum and I MUCH prefer videos with no music 😊

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart День тому

      I'm so glad you're here!! Yes even at home I can't stand when there is too much going on, noise from the TV etc and also noises like ambulances etc really cause me stress. 😭🙈 the struggle is real, I feel like I've reached my kind of people lol!!

  • @MindyourMatters
    @MindyourMatters 5 днів тому

    Amen! ❤

  • @TheGLOSSette
    @TheGLOSSette 5 днів тому

    How do you function on one vehicle? We homeschool but i do take my daughter on field trips or meet with other homeschoolers regularly and too far to walk. Plus she has a couple of extra curriculars in the afternoon where I need to drive her.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 5 днів тому

      Like anything else, you learn to work around it and manage. It's a sacrifice like anything with else. Now, if I had a vehicle where there were no car payments and just insurance and the upkeep it might be manageable, but to add a car payment yeah no that wouldn't be affordable at this time. Yes, homeschooling without a vehicle is more difficult. That's one reason that school works better for us, too. The homeschooling meet ups are out of range for me most of the time, but I know some homeschoolers who make it work. It's just what works best for your family really.

  • @budgetwithfatima6530
    @budgetwithfatima6530 5 днів тому

    Great 👍🏻 video

  • @TheGLOSSette
    @TheGLOSSette 5 днів тому

    Things are getting more and more expensive. Plus my husband's work was in strike for 6 months last year. Not his department but it still affected him not being able to work and having to be on EI which is barely enough to cover mortgage.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 5 днів тому

      Yes, EI is a pay cut for sure! What is it now like 55% of your original wage? I think that's what it is in Ontario but maybe I'm wrong. They don't make it easy. I hope things are looking up for you guys. 🙏 💞

  • @budgetwithfatima6530
    @budgetwithfatima6530 5 днів тому

    Congratulations on passing your test 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 5 днів тому

      Thank you so much. It has been a huge accomplishment to me! I thought it might never happen lol!!

  • @budgetwithfatima6530
    @budgetwithfatima6530 5 днів тому

    Hello 👋 friend I just started watching today and so far I watched 3of your videos

  • @budgetwithfatima6530
    @budgetwithfatima6530 5 днів тому

    Great haul ❤❤❤it .

  • @budgetwithfatima6530
    @budgetwithfatima6530 5 днів тому

    I have that same mop and bucket 😂😂😂

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 5 днів тому

      @@budgetwithfatima6530 I really like it! 💞 I've tried others & always end up going back to this one!

  • @budgetwithfatima6530
    @budgetwithfatima6530 5 днів тому

    Hi 👋 this is my first time watching I’m wondering as I see you clean the walls if you use your air conditioning if the filter is cleaned that happened to me to .

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 5 днів тому

      Haha! It's funny you say that, for like two years I couldn't find my AC filter slot! 😂 I found it this year and it was awful lol!! And welcome! I'm happy you're here 💞 my dad had a sister named Fatima, it's a very pretty name.

  • @tasharichardson9618
    @tasharichardson9618 5 днів тому

    Hey there are you still making and using this???

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 5 днів тому

      @@tasharichardson9618 Hi!! I'm not currently, only because I had run out and didn't make another batch! I made some as a Christmas gift for a family member & they LOVED it. It works.

  • @kimrector8230
    @kimrector8230 5 днів тому

    Ignore the hateful comments

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 5 днів тому

      Good advice! Yes, I've definitely learned to do so 💞

  • @tasharichardson9618
    @tasharichardson9618 5 днів тому

    When you said..we are a Christian family, I clicked the subscribe button.😊🙌🏾♥️

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 5 днів тому

      Aww yay! God bless you!!! 💞 I'm so glad we could connect through here! 🤗 thank you!!

    • @tasharichardson9618
      @tasharichardson9618 5 днів тому

      @@herhomemakingheart Yess, me too.😊🙏🏾

    • @sussannerandall85
      @sussannerandall85 4 дні тому

      why does that even matter....

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 4 дні тому

      @sussannerandall85 Well, I want everyone to feel welcome! I'm sure she just found it relateable, though! I only mentioned because I do mention God, faith etc so some of my videos may mention that!! But yes, at the end of the day everybody is welcome and I'm sure even non-Christians can relate to some of what I'm posting!

    • @tasharichardson9618
      @tasharichardson9618 4 дні тому

      @@sussannerandall85 It matters because that's the level that I can relate to her on...what level can you relate to her on? What do you two have in common? These are often questions I ask myself before subscribing to anyone's channel. Have a great day😊🙏🏾