When I had my first 8 years ago I was so overwhelmed and felt like I couldn’t even cook or clean. I was drowning. Now with my third who is 5 weeks old, I’m making meals from scratch, homeschooling my other 2, tackling the house chores. I’m not perfect and still have a lot of learning to do and growing, but man have I come a long way. I heard that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. And homemaking and motherhood is a skill! It does get better! And yes, the older kids are sooo helpful. To those in the middle of the little years, it gets easier! Hang in there! ♥️
So true!! I had my first 11 years ago and was still so young. Homemaking felt near impossible. Now I'm 41 weeks with my 4th and so much of the cooking, cleaning, parenting feels like second nature now. It's absolutely a skill that takes a long time to get the groove of, but once it starts to flow, it feels sooo good!
@paigebrown1790 I agree, the feeling of being overwhelmed, tired (like super tired), working full time and putting all remaingin hours for family and household, is definitely putting me off from having more children. It's sad... but I can't... I realise that I have limits and that was one of the biggest realisations of motherhood. Also it's not an option to drop the work and stay at home (and that's really tough work by itself, I definitely felt isolated and redundant staying at home during maternity)...
This is sooo good to hear for me right now! I’ve got a 2 year old and a 10 month old and things are constantly chaotic and busy and stressful here. I’m trying to love it but it’s so hard. I’m so glad to hear that it gets easier 💗
Hey! Love this vid, can you talk more on how you worked your kiddos up to being so helpful with chores and cleaning? Would love a video on your process to train them up to where they’re at now
I have 4 under 4 right now. 2 I birthed and we are caring for 2 foster kiddos. We feel in the think of it so when you said “you have alot to look forward too” it brought tears to my eyes.
Mom of two little toddlers and it is so neat to hear you talk about how helpful the kids can be in the future! I have simplified my home a lot and it helps so much but I am still amazed at how quickly my kids can make even a small amount of toys messy! But it’s encouraging to hear there is another side!
And even just a little past her stage, when they're teenagers, they can do all kinds of things like cook dinner if needed, mow the lawn, knock out home projects, etc. I can do way more handmade homemade things now that they're a little older. It happens so fast!! Enjoy the stage you're in as much as you're able. It's over in a flash. Every stage has its joys!
I really appreciate that you addressed that. I will say, for me, it's very easy for me to compare where I'm at with my home with my sister who has 5 kids and even to my mom who is almost an empty nester right now, and question how they learned to maintain a home. I am not at the stage right now where I have older kids help; I have a 2-year-old, and an almost constantly messy home that weighs me down and causes some negative mental spaces to come out. I'm just not at the stage right now where I can have a constantly clean house, and I feel like I needed to hear those words from you. Thank you.
Thank you for reminding me I have a lot to look forward to! I have 3, 3 and under. And it is so overwhelming. I feel like I’m never ending cooking, cleaning, dishes, laundry, and keeping people from fighting.
I have three, three and under too! And one on the way. It's so strange how it ebbs and flows. Just a couple weeks ago it was rough- the baby wouldn't let me put her down for a moment without crying and the older two were fighting and needing me all the time. And then suddenly the baby was in super independent mode and so were the big kids and now it's all down time. Who knows what next week will look like! I don't know about you, but I've gotten much better at bearing with the tough times because I've seen how it always resolves in the end.
Hi, Sarah! Really enjoy your videos! I greatly appreciate that NOT every. single. video. of yours is sponsored. Thank you for having some boundaries in that way. It makes me feel as if you're more vested in promoting products you actually use/enjoy rather than just as many product payouts as possible.
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Hey! This comment it’s a bit weird. She puts out good content and we should celebrate if she makes good money out of it too. I wouldn’t mind watching multiple sponsorships in a video since she promotes only stuff she believes in and since it benefits her.
Certainly allowed your opinion, as well. Seems as if you're ultimately saying the same thing I am at its core. I've just seen too many content creators start having ads in every single video, and it makes me distrustful of if they're actually a worthwhile product. Just shilling something all the time seems disingenuous to me. But to each his own. 🤷🏻♀️ I'm not begrudging her a way to support her family. Just saying I appreciate her being choosy about which companies to promote.
I'm so glad you addressed this! It's so easy for us to look at you and say "her husband stays home" and write ourselves off instead of admiring you and aspiring to more! I'm only a few years into motherhood, and I'm already amazed at how I've grown and will continue to grow whether my husband gets to be home with us someday or not.
I love that you talk about the whole surround yourself with older women. My nana is my role model my idol and has been for so long, and people think I'm insane for aiming to be like her
I hear you and I can relate in a lot of ways - I'm also a SAHM of 5. The difference it makes that your husband works from home is also that it allows you to leave the house by yourself: grocery shopping, running, having a coffee with a friend, taking photos, etc. I always have one (at least) little side-kick by my side! And I love it! But it's still not the same as doing things outside the house by myself ;)
Exactly she wld NEVER take a kid to a Dr app however for alot of us we are literally forced to if we want Healthcare sometimes not just 1 nut many kids. To grocery shop, to get gas, it's wildly diff then having a hsband or family members to leave your kids with
@@Amandahugginkizz I feel you! I've never went to an appointment with only one child, I might even add that I'm never alone in the car, haha! We live abroad so we have absolutely no help - it's okay, it was our choice. But no family nearby means no baby-sitter, no free meal on Sunday evening, no help with cleaning or driving the kids around and no time with just my husband outside the home. But it's all worth it and our relationship as a family is priceless
2 yr old and a 7 week old...it really is so cute and sweet and I know I'm going to miss it, but man it's hard. And the 'you've got a lot to look forward to' and not comparing to those 10+ years ahead of you was such a word. Thank you! ❤️ Always love your videos!!
You are my new favorite. I appreciate your attitude, your practical tips, and just keeping it real. It makes me feel so inspired and hopeful that getting my life together as a mom of 4 (soon to be 5) is actually doable if I keep trying and reworking things to see what works best for my family. You are amazing and I am thankful for you and for this channel!
u always inspire me to be better! Every time i watch a vid from u u feel lik ei can tackle the world and dont feel like I am drowning in chores. thankyou
Sarah, I am always encouraged by you and your videos. I love you speak so positively about motherhood and homemaking. Thank you for making videos like these!
I watched your video a few days ago, but I came back to comment that I have already reflected so many times on your wisdom about not comparing myself to more "veteran" homemakers, and it has given me so much comfort and encouragement. Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective.
Thank you so much needed to hear that! Looking at the holidays and my third trimester with my second and I’m overwhelmed by my insufficiency. But when my brain is in a good spot I know my body is limited and I know I’m doing my best and I have to just rely on God to be my strength to get through each day and thank him for the health and privilege he has given to me to grow this little boy. I’m only 4 years in to home making and I have so much to learn!
I have a two year old and a 5 month old and all the comments that say it gets better is so encouraging. 😅 I’m struggling with all the diapers, sippy cups, bottles, pumping, doctor appointments, messes, and recently rejecting food
It was so helpful to hear you talk about how far you have come in homemaking and not to compare! I became a wife almost a year ago and a full time homemaker 3 months ago. I have been feeling bad that I haven't met all of my goals but it is such a good reminder that learning is lifelong and I have plenty of time to learn more sourdough recipes (I have learned 2 recipes the past 3 months that I make often but there are so many more on my list) or sewing or gardening, etc. I am also pregnant for the first time so I have worried how I will handle things next year with a baby and in the future as we add more kids, so it was helpful to remember running a household gets easier with time and practice (and as the kids get older and help more).
You’re a beautiful woman with beautiful and lovely family. You’re great. I’m a mom of four and I know how much work it is. Can you believe it you’re my first UA-camr and you inspired me so much.
Thanks for this, Sarah. As a mom of a 1, 3, 4, a almost a newborn, it's encouraging to hear that kids will indeed get more helpful! Lol. We're working in that direction, but for now, it's a lot! You and Kieran seem to make a good team. Don't listen to the unkind comments. You do SO much work, but there's also lots more to life and having a family than what you do! I work nonstop keeping the kids, doing all the food prep and cook and cleanup, housekeeping, and teaching violin lessons. But I'm so thankful for all the things my husband does for us, and I'm so grateful I don't have those jobs!! Do what honors God and works for your family, and don't worry about the rest of the opinions:)
Same, only a few years ahead! My kids are now 2, 3, 5 and 6. It’s still a lot 🤪 but over time, little by little, it is getting easier. Prayers for your new addition! 🥰
Wow I needed to hear this today, I’ve been playing the comparison game way too much lately. I’ve got 4 kids 5 and under and it’s been hard not to compare myself to other moms, especially ones with older kids. Thank you for the reminder that we’ve got a lot to look forward to as they get older, since my 4th is my last (God’s will) I’ve been mourning the “loss” of the baby stage. But hearing moms with older kids talk about how great it is helps shift my mindset to looking forward rather than mourning the past. Also side note, THANK YOU for saying that you love your solo days! My husband gets to work from home a lot too and I’m sooo grateful for that but it’s also nice to know that I’m not a bad wife or alone in really enjoying those solo days with the kids! ❤
I feel you. I have 3 children ages 6, 3 and 1 (all about to have birthdays) and my youngest (also my last, God-willing) is nearly out of the baby-toddler stage and will be a full blown toddler soon. I have been mourning as well, but I'm also excited for the future when life is more relaxing and honestly interesting. I hear that as children get older, the sophisticated conversations you are able to have with them is the absolute best. Also, mediating sibling disagreements has got to be so much more enjoyable when they're older and more reasonable lol. Definitely mourn, but just too intensely or for too long. It's literally like closing a book and opening up the sequel, except you know it will be better in ways than the first. The toddler and young child phase is definitely hard, but so many amazing and unexpected things are waiting for us to experience! Think of how much your 5 year old can do compared to only 2 years ago. I'm stoked to see how much my children will change in the years to come. I feel like I could type forever so I'd better stop now and head to bed haha. God bless you and your family. 🤍
Thanks for this reminder! I like what you do and feel I should be more advanced in my homemaking and homeschooling, but it's good to be reminded that it takes YEARS to get where I want to be.
That was so encouraging to be reminded of, Sarah. Thank you! I'm 6 years into my motherhood journey with 4 little ones and I can become discouraged at all that I feel I'm not doing well, but I also look back and see how much I'm tackling daily now that I couldn't fathom doing then!
You are so inspiring! I’m a few years behind you but I hope and pray to gain the skillset and knowledge you have as a mother and homemaker in time. I have 3 under 4 so some days still feel like survival🤣 but I’m embracing it and loving my life as a SAHM💗 Thank you for sharing!
my husband also works from home and it is so amazing --but also works from home and it is so amazing but I love those solo days as well. I feel like it's always a really good reset for me and the kids. Love your videos, thank you for sharing!
I adore you 🥰 As a mum to a 3 year old and a step mum to a 17 year old I sometimes feel so overwhelmed and your videos help me to know it’s all ok and there’s so Much beauty in home making 🙏🏼🧡
❤ it is wonderful having helpful kiddos… and you both have done well to teach them to be helpful w/ each other and chores! This is so encouraging as a fellow homeschool momma who does get help from her husband but also am so thankful for skills I’ve learned along the way. Praise God for growth as homemakers! ❤
Im watching your content with the mindset of one day I’ll get there and these tip and tricks will make my formation of a future family life that much easier, so thank you
Thank you for you words of wisdom “we have a lot to look forward to” . I’m currently in the thick of three under three and I love watching your content it inspires me. Iv been watching your show since 2019 and love it ❤
I love it! ❤ I have 6 kids oldest 19 and youngest 23 months old. I am a stay at home mom, my husband works and take kids to school (3 different schools) I cook and clean, I can’t say I read the Bible but I do believe that after knowing you do I should also. My mom always said to follow to word of the lord. ❤ I love that you addressed that with or without the help of your husband you do what you do, I also do the same. 💕
What you said was so encouraging Sarah! Thank you!!! I am not a very good cook right now so when you shared how you’d make instant rice and things like that I really related! I’ve definitely felt discouraged at times where I am at in life and with my home and hearing you share that was so encouraging! Thank you for such encouragement. ❤️❤️❤️ I am married and we had our first baby girl 9 months ago! 😄🥰
I don’t have kids but what I have learned as an elementary school art teacher, teaching grades K-5 is that KIDS LOVE TO HELP. KIDS WANT TO FEEL USEFUL. So, not in a nefarious or mean way, USE THE KIDS. 😂 Most days I am giving out directions, demoing our lessons and facilitating discussions but I rarely lift a finger! Haha If you have kiddos get them started age 4/5 with helping cleaning. It will be a major load off!!
Im a mum of 5 and my husband works 5 days a week. I also dont have a license and all 5 are special needs. I get to walk my kids to school in the mornings, hubby finishes when they do since he starts at 3am.. finishes at 3pm.. when school finishes. And i do it all too. My kids are helpful. My house is clean.. my answer is how do you do it all? Ya just do! Is my answer. ❤
Such perfect timing!! I really needed to hear that 🙏🏽 And to be honest, I always wondered how the heck you do it 😅 so I assumed it’s because Kieran stays home. I’m sorry for assuming! Thank you for explaining and setting the record straight with most women who made that comment on your videos. Not everything is what it seems 🤎
I would love to see a video about liturgy in your home. When do yall pray together, worship together, and separately? Do you have daily or weekly rhythms around this?
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Thank you! I think that kind of responds to my questions, even though I am still looking up to you amazed. But at least I can look forward to maybe managing my home at your level someday 😂 Hugs from Romania 🤗🇹🇩
And like you sarah, i like it when my hubby is at work for 12hrs and leaves me to do what i do. I definitely dont have time for making content haha. But i love what i do and i prioritise what matters to me the most.
Hi Sarah, if you ever write a book on parenting, I'd be the first one to buy it! Your life is so inspirational. Thank you for making videos like these!
Such a good reminder there at the end about comparison. I waited to start my family at 30. So I established a bunch of chores and routines in my 20s. Then the baby ruined them all! Establishing routines while raising babies would have likely felt easier and more successful. Having that success, it getting “ruined” and striving to get back to where you were is unrealistic in the baby phase. Though, after 10 months and finally getting him into a consistent nap schedule has opened up my life to start getting back on track. I’m sure once I’m done having kids and they’re out of the toddler stage I’ll bounce right back to where I was. But that’s likely 5 years away so it’ll be a bit
I love seeing these kinds of videos💕 I really missed your UA-cam videos!! Also I’m a Canadian Mama and just starting out with homeschooling my first..would you be able to share a video on curriculum and storybooks and poems that you are reading?😊
I came to the realization a while ago that everyone's idea of "doing it all themselves" is vastly different. We only have two kids but I do all the groceries, cleaning, cooking, childcare etc. He has never brushed their teeth, bathed or dressed them, changed their diapers. He gets home from work, plugs into his tablet, i serve him dinner and he goes to bed. I've been a working mom, a work from home Mom, now a homeschooling mom and his helpfulness hasn't changed. He doesn't do dishes, or laundry. I make his coffee, and lunches, i schedule his appointments, i renew his prescriptions and keep track of the bills. I don't compare myself to anyone else because my version of "stay at home mom" is different from someone else
What happens when you get sick? No worries if you're comfortable with it, but I'd be concerned he won't be able to look after himself and others if you're not available. Anything can happen in life, even the unwanted stuff.
@lisah5836 In the past when I'm sick I still take care of everything. He'll ask me to cook for him and I'll take care of the kids, house and cooking. If I'm down hard and can't move he will put the TV on and order food. But the kids still end up coming to me for everything since he watches his tablet and can't hear when they need him so I end up being on half duty. I end up delegating, telling him what/how much the kids eat, if they need help in the bathroom, etc. I don't think any healthy individual would be okay with this kind of partnership, to be blunt
@@emilymay6418 no I wouldn't be if it were me but I wanted to make it really clear that I'm not being judgemental. Everyone has their own life and circumstances. One positive is that your kids come to you and that must mean something :) I hope you can get the support that you need and know you're doing a good job.
I remember when you were pregnant with Ivy. I watched you when your channel was about hair and makeup. If I am remembering right. I loved that house you guys use to be in. When you moved I felt a little sad. LOL It was a cute house.
Love love your videos! This is so encouraging to new moms like me! Quick question, it doesn’t seem like you ever struggle with scrolling on your phone and getting bored by the mundane at home things… how do you stay so focused AND how have you gotten to a point where you can feel rested from reading the word? To be honest, watching UA-cam and listening to podcasts have become more relaxing to me than reading the Bible. I realize these things have become idols and it’s a struggle.
Thankful for this video! I’ve noticed that you started making videos similar to your old channel where you’re talking to the camera, which I love! But I DONT want you to feel pressured to do so then get burned out by UA-cam(not sure if that was the case with the last channel🤷🏼♀️) Just wanted to say personally I’m happy learning from you in either form of video!
Can you do a vid on room sharing tips? I’m nervous to have little kids share rooms because I don’t want to interrupt sleep but also big houses with lots of rooms aren’t free
After having my husband work from home for a few years and now having him go back to the office...I'd rather have him in the office lol. Big pro's of having him home was I could leave the house or go to the gym, extra set of hands, but otherwise, it's just more peaceful with one less human
Hi Sarah! Loved your video, and I have been a long time subscriber. I can’t help but feel curious and maybe even a little concerned that it seems like you work so hard and your husband doesn’t really seem to be doing much? I know it’s so personal how couples divide up the work for family life, but from one Christian woman to another, I just really don’t want to see you be taken advantage of. It seems like from the outside, you’re the bread winner, the bread maker, and overall do everything but the book keeping? I feel like you are such a good example of a selfless, grateful, woman who does her absolute best (and in my opinion is incredibly successful) while keeping a close relationship with Christ. And I am so glad women like me get to be inspired by seeing how God has worked through you. I just really really hope you are in a marriage where your partner is not doing the bare minimum and shows gratitude in sharing the load. I’m all for unconventional set ups- and I think what works for a couple is awesome if they’re both happy, but it doesn’t sound like (other than book keeping) Kearan is doing much for the family unit and only focusing on his personal self growth. Kids need strong fathers who are equally supporting the family, and I just hope that is the case because you really are a rockstar and you do so much.
Could you please share any tips for any DIY non-chemical cleaning solutions that you do to clean out your kitchen counters and your bathroom? Thank you I love your channel. I’m a mother of sex and I’m all my kids are older now I love spending time at home and cleaning my home on the weekend specially well I don’t work
When I had my first 8 years ago I was so overwhelmed and felt like I couldn’t even cook or clean. I was drowning. Now with my third who is 5 weeks old, I’m making meals from scratch, homeschooling my other 2, tackling the house chores. I’m not perfect and still have a lot of learning to do and growing, but man have I come a long way. I heard that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. And homemaking and motherhood is a skill! It does get better! And yes, the older kids are sooo helpful. To those in the middle of the little years, it gets easier! Hang in there! ♥️
So true!! I had my first 11 years ago and was still so young. Homemaking felt near impossible. Now I'm 41 weeks with my 4th and so much of the cooking, cleaning, parenting feels like second nature now. It's absolutely a skill that takes a long time to get the groove of, but once it starts to flow, it feels sooo good!
This is very encouraging as a newer mom with young kids! The overwhelm makes me question having more children most days.
@paigebrown1790 I agree, the feeling of being overwhelmed, tired (like super tired), working full time and putting all remaingin hours for family and household, is definitely putting me off from having more children. It's sad... but I can't... I realise that I have limits and that was one of the biggest realisations of motherhood.
Also it's not an option to drop the work and stay at home (and that's really tough work by itself, I definitely felt isolated and redundant staying at home during maternity)...
This is sooo good to hear for me right now! I’ve got a 2 year old and a 10 month old and things are constantly chaotic and busy and stressful here. I’m trying to love it but it’s so hard. I’m so glad to hear that it gets easier 💗
This is so encouraging! ❤️
Hey! Love this vid, can you talk more on how you worked your kiddos up to being so helpful with chores and cleaning? Would love a video on your process to train them up to where they’re at now
Yes to this!! Would love a video addressing that!
Yes please!
Another yes!
I reckon a tonne of patience letting them try and just observation. My 2 yr old loves to do the cleaning up and if I do it for him, there'll be tears.
Same here! I have multiple kids now and homeschooling, too. It would be nice to hear from her.
I have 4 under 4 right now. 2 I birthed and we are caring for 2 foster kiddos. We feel in the think of it so when you said “you have alot to look forward too” it brought tears to my eyes.
Mom of two little toddlers and it is so neat to hear you talk about how helpful the kids can be in the future! I have simplified my home a lot and it helps so much but I am still amazed at how quickly my kids can make even a small amount of toys messy! But it’s encouraging to hear there is another side!
And even just a little past her stage, when they're teenagers, they can do all kinds of things like cook dinner if needed, mow the lawn, knock out home projects, etc. I can do way more handmade homemade things now that they're a little older. It happens so fast!! Enjoy the stage you're in as much as you're able. It's over in a flash. Every stage has its joys!
Ugh yes this is encouraging!
I really appreciate that you addressed that. I will say, for me, it's very easy for me to compare where I'm at with my home with my sister who has 5 kids and even to my mom who is almost an empty nester right now, and question how they learned to maintain a home. I am not at the stage right now where I have older kids help; I have a 2-year-old, and an almost constantly messy home that weighs me down and causes some negative mental spaces to come out. I'm just not at the stage right now where I can have a constantly clean house, and I feel like I needed to hear those words from you. Thank you.
Thank you for reminding me I have a lot to look forward to! I have 3, 3 and under. And it is so overwhelming. I feel like I’m never ending cooking, cleaning, dishes, laundry, and keeping people from fighting.
I have three, three and under too! And one on the way. It's so strange how it ebbs and flows. Just a couple weeks ago it was rough- the baby wouldn't let me put her down for a moment without crying and the older two were fighting and needing me all the time. And then suddenly the baby was in super independent mode and so were the big kids and now it's all down time. Who knows what next week will look like! I don't know about you, but I've gotten much better at bearing with the tough times because I've seen how it always resolves in the end.
Haha same, on being so busy!! I clean one room and the other is played in haha
Hi, Sarah! Really enjoy your videos!
I greatly appreciate that NOT every. single. video. of yours is sponsored. Thank you for having some boundaries in that way. It makes me feel as if you're more vested in promoting products you actually use/enjoy rather than just as many product payouts as possible.
Hey! This comment it’s a bit weird. She puts out good content and we should celebrate if she makes good money out of it too. I wouldn’t mind watching multiple sponsorships in a video since she promotes only stuff she believes in and since it benefits her.
Certainly allowed your opinion, as well. Seems as if you're ultimately saying the same thing I am at its core. I've just seen too many content creators start having ads in every single video, and it makes me distrustful of if they're actually a worthwhile product. Just shilling something all the time seems disingenuous to me. But to each his own. 🤷🏻♀️ I'm not begrudging her a way to support her family. Just saying I appreciate her being choosy about which companies to promote.
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I'm so glad you addressed this! It's so easy for us to look at you and say "her husband stays home" and write ourselves off instead of admiring you and aspiring to more! I'm only a few years into motherhood, and I'm already amazed at how I've grown and will continue to grow whether my husband gets to be home with us someday or not.
I love that you talk about the whole surround yourself with older women. My nana is my role model my idol and has been for so long, and people think I'm insane for aiming to be like her
I hear you and I can relate in a lot of ways - I'm also a SAHM of 5. The difference it makes that your husband works from home is also that it allows you to leave the house by yourself: grocery shopping, running, having a coffee with a friend, taking photos, etc. I always have one (at least) little side-kick by my side! And I love it! But it's still not the same as doing things outside the house by myself ;)
Exactly she wld NEVER take a kid to a Dr app however for alot of us we are literally forced to if we want Healthcare sometimes not just 1 nut many kids. To grocery shop, to get gas, it's wildly diff then having a hsband or family members to leave your kids with
@@Amandahugginkizz I feel you! I've never went to an appointment with only one child, I might even add that I'm never alone in the car, haha! We live abroad so we have absolutely no help - it's okay, it was our choice. But no family nearby means no baby-sitter, no free meal on Sunday evening, no help with cleaning or driving the kids around and no time with just my husband outside the home. But it's all worth it and our relationship as a family is priceless
2 yr old and a 7 week old...it really is so cute and sweet and I know I'm going to miss it, but man it's hard. And the 'you've got a lot to look forward to' and not comparing to those 10+ years ahead of you was such a word. Thank you! ❤️ Always love your videos!!
You are my new favorite. I appreciate your attitude, your practical tips, and just keeping it real. It makes me feel so inspired and hopeful that getting my life together as a mom of 4 (soon to be 5) is actually doable if I keep trying and reworking things to see what works best for my family. You are amazing and I am thankful for you and for this channel!
u always inspire me to be better! Every time i watch a vid from u u feel lik ei can tackle the world and dont feel like I am drowning in chores. thankyou
Sarah, I am always encouraged by you and your videos. I love you speak so positively about motherhood and homemaking. Thank you for making videos like these!
I watched your video a few days ago, but I came back to comment that I have already reflected so many times on your wisdom about not comparing myself to more "veteran" homemakers, and it has given me so much comfort and encouragement. Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective.
Thank you for coming back to youtube 💜❤️ Your videos have always been so inspiring and calming❤
You have done a wonderful job raising helpful and kind children. Thank you for your guidance and truthful peak into your everyday life!
Thank you so much needed to hear that! Looking at the holidays and my third trimester with my second and I’m overwhelmed by my insufficiency. But when my brain is in a good spot I know my body is limited and I know I’m doing my best and I have to just rely on God to be my strength to get through each day and thank him for the health and privilege he has given to me to grow this little boy. I’m only 4 years in to home making and I have so much to learn!
same here but also I am the breadwinner of our family and currenyl pregnant with our third so its a lot. Im also the only Christian in my family.
I have a two year old and a 5 month old and all the comments that say it gets better is so encouraging. 😅 I’m struggling with all the diapers, sippy cups, bottles, pumping, doctor appointments, messes, and recently rejecting food
I have same age costed like you!! It's tough girl but we can find the beauty in between the chaos!!❤
It was so helpful to hear you talk about how far you have come in homemaking and not to compare! I became a wife almost a year ago and a full time homemaker 3 months ago. I have been feeling bad that I haven't met all of my goals but it is such a good reminder that learning is lifelong and I have plenty of time to learn more sourdough recipes (I have learned 2 recipes the past 3 months that I make often but there are so many more on my list) or sewing or gardening, etc. I am also pregnant for the first time so I have worried how I will handle things next year with a baby and in the future as we add more kids, so it was helpful to remember running a household gets easier with time and practice (and as the kids get older and help more).
Enjoy your journey with your chosen beloved people and don’t compare your life with others. Great points, Sarah!
You’re a beautiful woman with beautiful and lovely family. You’re great. I’m a mom of four and I know how much work it is.
Can you believe it you’re my first UA-camr and you inspired me so much.
Thanks for this, Sarah. As a mom of a 1, 3, 4, a almost a newborn, it's encouraging to hear that kids will indeed get more helpful! Lol. We're working in that direction, but for now, it's a lot!
You and Kieran seem to make a good team. Don't listen to the unkind comments. You do SO much work, but there's also lots more to life and having a family than what you do! I work nonstop keeping the kids, doing all the food prep and cook and cleanup, housekeeping, and teaching violin lessons. But I'm so thankful for all the things my husband does for us, and I'm so grateful I don't have those jobs!! Do what honors God and works for your family, and don't worry about the rest of the opinions:)
These are my kids ages too! It’s a lot 😂 this video gave me hope
Same, only a few years ahead! My kids are now 2, 3, 5 and 6. It’s still a lot 🤪 but over time, little by little, it is getting easier. Prayers for your new addition! 🥰
@@LindsayS_TX thank you ❤️
Wow I needed to hear this today, I’ve been playing the comparison game way too much lately. I’ve got 4 kids 5 and under and it’s been hard not to compare myself to other moms, especially ones with older kids. Thank you for the reminder that we’ve got a lot to look forward to as they get older, since my 4th is my last (God’s will) I’ve been mourning the “loss” of the baby stage. But hearing moms with older kids talk about how great it is helps shift my mindset to looking forward rather than mourning the past.
Also side note, THANK YOU for saying that you love your solo days! My husband gets to work from home a lot too and I’m sooo grateful for that but it’s also nice to know that I’m not a bad wife or alone in really enjoying those solo days with the kids!
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I feel you. I have 3 children ages 6, 3 and 1 (all about to have birthdays) and my youngest (also my last, God-willing) is nearly out of the baby-toddler stage and will be a full blown toddler soon. I have been mourning as well, but I'm also excited for the future when life is more relaxing and honestly interesting. I hear that as children get older, the sophisticated conversations you are able to have with them is the absolute best. Also, mediating sibling disagreements has got to be so much more enjoyable when they're older and more reasonable lol.
Definitely mourn, but just too intensely or for too long. It's literally like closing a book and opening up the sequel, except you know it will be better in ways than the first. The toddler and young child phase is definitely hard, but so many amazing and unexpected things are waiting for us to experience! Think of how much your 5 year old can do compared to only 2 years ago. I'm stoked to see how much my children will change in the years to come. I feel like I could type forever so I'd better stop now and head to bed haha. God bless you and your family. 🤍
Thanks for this reminder! I like what you do and feel I should be more advanced in my homemaking and homeschooling, but it's good to be reminded that it takes YEARS to get where I want to be.
She is structured, has a system/ routine and sticks with it. That's why she does what she does. Keep it up 👍💗
That was so encouraging to be reminded of, Sarah. Thank you! I'm 6 years into my motherhood journey with 4 little ones and I can become discouraged at all that I feel I'm not doing well, but I also look back and see how much I'm tackling daily now that I couldn't fathom doing then!
I love seeing the way you balance everything! This video gave me a lot of hope for when my kids are a little older 😂
May I just say….AMEN!! LOVE how you just address the questions confidently! Your videos are just the best, seriously. ❤
Long busy days for you. You are so calm, and your kids are so helpful.
You are so inspiring! I’m a few years behind you but I hope and pray to gain the skillset and knowledge you have as a mother and homemaker in time. I have 3 under 4 so some days still feel like survival🤣 but I’m embracing it and loving my life as a SAHM💗 Thank you for sharing!
I really like your encouragement and lifting us up, we women really should empower each other❤❤
my husband also works from home and it is so amazing --but also works from home and it is so amazing but I love those solo days as well. I feel like it's always a really good reset for me and the kids. Love your videos, thank you for sharing!
I adore you 🥰
As a mum to a 3 year old and a step mum to a 17 year old I sometimes feel so overwhelmed and your videos help me to know it’s all ok and there’s so
Much beauty in home making 🙏🏼🧡
The comparison chat was SO good. Preach! I lifted my hand receive that because it’s so easy to compare.
I love that your husband leaves you parts of the word that he wants you to read.
Thank you so much, this mamma’s heart needed to hear that 🥹❤️🙏🏼
Be who you are, where you are at. "comparison is the thief of joy"
❤ it is wonderful having helpful kiddos… and you both have done well to teach them to be helpful w/ each other and chores! This is so encouraging as a fellow homeschool momma who does get help from her husband but also am so thankful for skills I’ve learned along the way. Praise God for growth as homemakers! ❤
Very encouraging video, thank you. God bless your sweet family.
There is nothing better than the giggles of children 💕
Im watching your content with the mindset of one day I’ll get there and these tip and tricks will make my formation of a future family life that much easier, so thank you
Thank you for this lighthearted and encouraging video! Currently a mom of littles only, so this is extra encouraging for me. God bless!
Thank you for you words of wisdom “we have a lot to look forward to” . I’m currently in the thick of three under three and I love watching your content it inspires me. Iv been watching your show since 2019 and love it ❤
Thank you for your encouragement. You have no idea how much I needed to hear it!
You should hear the noise @9:14 lol
I love it! ❤ I have 6 kids oldest 19 and youngest 23 months old. I am a stay at home mom, my husband works and take kids to school (3 different schools) I cook and clean, I can’t say I read the Bible but I do believe that after knowing you do I should also. My mom always said to follow to word of the lord. ❤ I love that you addressed that with or without the help of your husband you do what you do, I also do the same. 💕
What a great talk. Thanks for addressing that, I needed that.
Great reminder about not comparing ourselves to women farther along in their journey. I’m amazed by the women my mom’s age and their incredible faith.
Beautiful video. Your house is beautiful as well, it really evokes a sense of calm but most importantly a “home” in every aspect of the word.
The biggest thing I got out of this is how much I love that you not only make time for our sweet Jesus one time a day, but two. ❤❤
I just wanna sit in your kitchen and learn from you. I’m thankful for these videos and your testimony of working for the Lord! I look up to you a lot.
What you said was so encouraging Sarah! Thank you!!! I am not a very good cook right now so when you shared how you’d make instant rice and things like that I really related! I’ve definitely felt discouraged at times where I am at in life and with my home and hearing you share that was so encouraging! Thank you for such encouragement. ❤️❤️❤️
I am married and we had our first baby girl 9 months ago! 😄🥰
I don’t have kids but what I have learned as an elementary school art teacher, teaching grades K-5 is that KIDS LOVE TO HELP. KIDS WANT TO FEEL USEFUL. So, not in a nefarious or mean way, USE THE KIDS. 😂 Most days I am giving out directions, demoing our lessons and facilitating discussions but I rarely lift a finger! Haha If you have kiddos get them started age 4/5 with helping cleaning. It will be a major load off!!
This was really encouraging 🥹
Im a mum of 5 and my husband works 5 days a week. I also dont have a license and all 5 are special needs. I get to walk my kids to school in the mornings, hubby finishes when they do since he starts at 3am.. finishes at 3pm.. when school finishes. And i do it all too. My kids are helpful. My house is clean.. my answer is how do you do it all? Ya just do! Is my answer. ❤
Yes. Single mum here, without a car. It's hard but you get through it.
Such perfect timing!! I really needed to hear that 🙏🏽
And to be honest, I always wondered how the heck you do it 😅 so I assumed it’s because Kieran stays home.
I’m sorry for assuming!
Thank you for explaining and setting the record straight with most women who made that comment on your videos.
Not everything is what it seems 🤎
This was so encouraging and much needed today ❤️
I would love to see a video about liturgy in your home. When do yall pray together, worship together, and separately? Do you have daily or weekly rhythms around this?
Thank you! I think that kind of responds to my questions, even though I am still looking up to you amazed. But at least I can look forward to maybe managing my home at your level someday 😂 Hugs from Romania 🤗🇹🇩
You have always so nice outfits! You are half my age and you are such a great inspiration! Blessings.
And like you sarah, i like it when my hubby is at work for 12hrs and leaves me to do what i do. I definitely dont have time for making content haha. But i love what i do and i prioritise what matters to me the most.
Hi Sarah, if you ever write a book on parenting, I'd be the first one to buy it! Your life is so inspirational. Thank you for making videos like these!
I am constantly inspired by you! You are so very unique and a "cool mom" . I live in the US, but i feel like we are far away friends !! 🎉❤
Such a good reminder there at the end about comparison. I waited to start my family at 30. So I established a bunch of chores and routines in my 20s. Then the baby ruined them all! Establishing routines while raising babies would have likely felt easier and more successful. Having that success, it getting “ruined” and striving to get back to where you were is unrealistic in the baby phase. Though, after 10 months and finally getting him into a consistent nap schedule has opened up my life to start getting back on track. I’m sure once I’m done having kids and they’re out of the toddler stage I’ll bounce right back to where I was. But that’s likely 5 years away so it’ll be a bit
This was so wonderful. Thank you for sharing ☺️
I love seeing these kinds of videos💕 I really missed your UA-cam videos!!
Also I’m a Canadian Mama and just starting out with homeschooling my first..would you be able to share a video on curriculum and storybooks and poems that you are reading?😊
I loooove your dark green couches!
Thank you for posting Sarah,love your videos.
Love from Kenya🇰🇪
she farted @9:14
sarah, i really needed to hear this. thank you. 💘
Hi Sarah! I love you and your channel. You help me feel so motivated and encouraged!
Also where did you get your couches from?! They are stunning! ❤❤❤
Very sage advice!
Genuinely curious about your toddlers cleaning bathrooms and vacuuming 😊 share about it so we understand
Such a nice video, thank you so much Sarah ❤
If you can give some parenting advice, that would be a great video to watch. You’re definitely qualified!
I came to the realization a while ago that everyone's idea of "doing it all themselves" is vastly different.
We only have two kids but I do all the groceries, cleaning, cooking, childcare etc. He has never brushed their teeth, bathed or dressed them, changed their diapers. He gets home from work, plugs into his tablet, i serve him dinner and he goes to bed. I've been a working mom, a work from home Mom, now a homeschooling mom and his helpfulness hasn't changed. He doesn't do dishes, or laundry. I make his coffee, and lunches, i schedule his appointments, i renew his prescriptions and keep track of the bills. I don't compare myself to anyone else because my version of "stay at home mom" is different from someone else
What happens when you get sick? No worries if you're comfortable with it, but I'd be concerned he won't be able to look after himself and others if you're not available. Anything can happen in life, even the unwanted stuff.
@lisah5836 In the past when I'm sick I still take care of everything. He'll ask me to cook for him and I'll take care of the kids, house and cooking. If I'm down hard and can't move he will put the TV on and order food. But the kids still end up coming to me for everything since he watches his tablet and can't hear when they need him so I end up being on half duty. I end up delegating, telling him what/how much the kids eat, if they need help in the bathroom, etc.
I don't think any healthy individual would be okay with this kind of partnership, to be blunt
@@emilymay6418 no I wouldn't be if it were me but I wanted to make it really clear that I'm not being judgemental. Everyone has their own life and circumstances. One positive is that your kids come to you and that must mean something :) I hope you can get the support that you need and know you're doing a good job.
@@lisah5836 you're so kind, thank you it means a lot 💞
Pray for a more equal partnership.
Glad I'm not the only one with random balloons hanging around 😂
Love the green sweater 💚
6:08 my Mom used to make homemade bread crumbs all the time when I was a kid 😊 I should start doing that
I remember when you were pregnant with Ivy. I watched you when your channel was about hair and makeup. If I am remembering right. I loved that house you guys use to be in. When you moved I felt a little sad. LOL It was a cute house.
I’ve been here since you were vegan in the mobile home, I loved those videos too!
Sarah was never really vegan though, she just leaned toward plant based options while still eating meat.
7:15 am for you is almost lunch time for my kids. Why do my kids insist on waking with the dawn?!
Love love your videos! This is so encouraging to new moms like me! Quick question, it doesn’t seem like you ever struggle with scrolling on your phone and getting bored by the mundane at home things… how do you stay so focused AND how have you gotten to a point where you can feel rested from reading the word? To be honest, watching UA-cam and listening to podcasts have become more relaxing to me than reading the Bible. I realize these things have become idols and it’s a struggle.
Thankful for this video! I’ve noticed that you started making videos similar to your old channel where you’re talking to the camera, which I love! But I DONT want you to feel pressured to do so then get burned out by UA-cam(not sure if that was the case with the last channel🤷🏼♀️) Just wanted to say personally I’m happy learning from you in either form of video!
Where is your wall calender from? I like the big lettering OCT for the month of october!
That thermos must be amazing if your coffee was good until afternoon time 😅 Keep up the good work mama 🎉
Can you do a vid on room sharing tips? I’m nervous to have little kids share rooms because I don’t want to interrupt sleep but also big houses with lots of rooms aren’t free
Thank you for such an encorageing video!
I’m curious! Do you recommend your vacuum?? We are in need of a good one for hardwoods + rugs
Really enjoyed this video❤
After having my husband work from home for a few years and now having him go back to the office...I'd rather have him in the office lol. Big pro's of having him home was I could leave the house or go to the gym, extra set of hands, but otherwise, it's just more peaceful with one less human
16:37 I love your hair right now Sarah it’s super cute on you ❤😊
Fantastic as always! But! Not gonna lie I thought addressing stuff meant physical.lol, dying for some minimal ish realistic family content!!!!
Hi Sarah! Loved your video, and I have been a long time subscriber. I can’t help but feel curious and maybe even a little concerned that it seems like you work so hard and your husband doesn’t really seem to be doing much? I know it’s so personal how couples divide up the work for family life, but from one Christian woman to another, I just really don’t want to see you be taken advantage of. It seems like from the outside, you’re the bread winner, the bread maker, and overall do everything but the book keeping? I feel like you are such a good example of a selfless, grateful, woman who does her absolute best (and in my opinion is incredibly successful) while keeping a close relationship with Christ. And I am so glad women like me get to be inspired by seeing how God has worked through you. I just really really hope you are in a marriage where your partner is not doing the bare minimum and shows gratitude in sharing the load. I’m all for unconventional set ups- and I think what works for a couple is awesome if they’re both happy, but it doesn’t sound like (other than book keeping) Kearan is doing much for the family unit and only focusing on his personal self growth. Kids need strong fathers who are equally supporting the family, and I just hope that is the case because you really are a rockstar and you do so much.
What do you use to block out the kids faces? It looks like a great solution 😊
Sometimes you just need to hear what you already know! :') 15:00
Could you please share any tips for any DIY non-chemical cleaning solutions that you do to clean out your kitchen counters and your bathroom? Thank you I love your channel. I’m a mother of sex and I’m all my kids are older now I love spending time at home and cleaning my home on the weekend specially well I don’t work
At what time do the kids and you go to sleep?
Hey Sarah,
Really enjoy your videos! What bible version do you read? Do you recommend any particular devotion books?
Greetings from the United Kingdom. I luuuuv your vlogs. I use your recipes all the time so thank you. Who plays the piano?😊
So there is still hope for me as a stay at home mom/ homemaker. I'm so deep in the trenches