I do the same when shopping..think on what is in your cart before purchasing. Love your haircut, very pretty. Now I'm going to scold you a bit....do not call your hands ugly! Those hands care for your family by cooking and cleaning. Those hands have held babies and hugged kids. Those hand hold your husband when he needs your support. Those hands are a blessing.😊❤
I had long hair for years but when the kids were young I had it cut to my shoulders and several short styles. Time went on and I was tired of curling irons and all the time & money I was spending on hair and grew it out again. It was a cycle of long to short and back again. About 3 months ago I really wanted it cut but my husband really likes it long. I showed him how long it takes to wash and dry, how much of a pain it is to style in anything other than a braid. Having to pull it up before sitting down or have my neck jerked back because I sat on it again was driving me nuts. We compromised. I had 17 inches cut off but i still have 22 inches remaining. We are both happy.
Sounds like me and my husband. Around 7 years ago I was crying and in tears about my long hair… I threatened to shave it in a moment of despair and he said he would help me- only because he saw how distressed I was (with small kids and all the hair care.) Eventually I cut it and that’s when I started my YT channel with shorter hair. I yo-yo with my hair and I had some wild hair days when I let my hairdresser friends do crazy looks. Hair grows back so I never feel bad about cutting it- and I donate it. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
You’re doing a great job, Katie. If I can do it, you can do it. our budget with our family of eight for each week is $120.. The struggle is real, but I believe it makes us stronger. I’m always here for you friend.
I cut my hair about a month ago because I was getting so much breakage from having to wear it up or back non-stop. I feel younger and it's so much easier now! Amazing what a new hairstyle can do! Love your new do darling!!
@@RowesRisinghi Katie, your hair looks not beautiful but AMAZING! I had the same length as you did and cut mine of too because it was so much work and gave me migraines because I had so much thick hair just like you and I will never go back to hair that long and I think you will neither 🙌😊. It is so much easier to handle and saves so much time…love it! And you look like a million dollars, really love it so much! Can I ask you something please? Do you maybe know why I can’t leave you a message? I can reply on other comments like I do now but I can’t leave my own message if that makes sense? And I can’t figure out what the reason is… You look stunning beautiful momma ❤️😘
@hildemoonen3587 hi Hilde!! Thank you so much for sharing your long hair experience. I am not sure why you would not be able to make your own separate comment. That’s very strange. Wonder if you tried from a different device either mobile, computer, or smart TV? I’m technologically disadvantaged- I’m not well versed in these things😅 I hope you get sorted so you can engage better🌻🌻🌻🌻
Thank you for sharing!! I think that may be the route I go. It’s $250. Do you get them every year or every so often? I’m doing castor oil breast packs now to move the congestion out- so far my lymph nodes are the same. I do get shooting pains in my left breast but I thought it was just my milk drying up over the last 10 months. 🌻🌻🌻
I started at 1x a year. Then the pain got worse and I did 2x a year. I'm only getting them 1x a year because the lady only comes to my town once a year now. I pay the same. I castor pack too, get acupuncture, lay on an acupressure mat, get a massage. My pain has gotten much better. I usually get it during those hormone shifts. Ovulation or menstruation. I haven't had it during Ovulation for a few months now so I'm hopeful. I hope that made sense, I was in a rush.
As a hairdresser of 35 plus years, it’s actually a good thing your hairdresser was hesitant to just chop off your hair the first time you went in. After years of experience you find that when people are in the midst of a storm and they have no control over life, one of the only things they can control is their hair so they will do something drastic. More often than not they have regrets. Then sometimes they blame the hairdresser for the fact they don’t like it, even if the hairdresser tried to talk them out of it. She was protecting herself and looking out for you. If someone comes in later, requesting to do the same drastic thing I will generally go ahead and do it and I’m not surprised she did either. Once someone has the opportunity to think about it more, they are usually happy with the choice they made. But to often a rash choice brings on tears and regret. I decided years ago I would rather a client be mad I wouldn’t do something drastic than be mad I did. I have mad respect for her decision to not do it the last time.
Thank you for your perspective!! I totally get it and respect hairstylists looking out. My late mother, sister, and best friends in VA were/are all hair dressers and are cautious as well with long hair. My mother cried every time she cut my hair- I was never bothered. I typically get my friends to cut my hair when I visit home. It was my new hairstylists first time meeting me too- so I totally understand that she didn’t know where I was coming from and that I grow my hair long specifically to cut and donate. I wasn’t clear the first time, I just went in and said how much I wanted cut- she took over 6 inches but it was still waist length and that all grew back by the time I showed up again. With pictures in hand of past Katie hair styles, she understood that I was clear headed enough to go short. However, she still wouldn’t go as short as I wanted😅 I’m not a fan of 3 $65 hair cuts when she could have done it the way I asked the first time. I have donated 12+ inches of hair at least 6 times now. I also don’t dye my hair either for that reason😅 I feel like some of my hair was wasted, and money I didn’t need to spend again. That was my hang up but I’m over it and so happy with my hair now. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
Katie you are one of the MOST humble people I've ever seen... You had me in tears when you were talking about your food budget... You and Aaron are Amazing parents and God will BLESS you and your family and provide Everything you need to continue to take care of your children. I may not commient on every video but I do watch every one you put out... It's one of the highlights of my Day when I see you have posted , like i said in the last video your hair is STUNNING and im glad its going to help you physically. God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🤗🤗🙏 Kendra 27:29
Kendra you are so kind. We are blessed and count our blessings every day. Today is emotional for us. Aaron retires today officially. It’s bitter sweet. It’s not how he imagined his career- he was such a hard worker and when his health took a turn they booted him. It hurts him- he feels like he gave all and then they tossed him without a second thought. We have our faith. Aaron is applying for jobs starting tomorrow. This channel is making ends meet. And we have savings but we are frugal because it’s our emergency funds we have been saving for years in anticipation of this day. He will collect retirement in the next 3 months. In the meantime we have everything we need and our home is warm. Thank you for always watching and being here for us. We appreciate you! 🌻🌻🌻
Your short(er) hair looks great. When I was younger I always had long hair, down to my butt. It was kind of my identity, the long beautiful red hair. I'd always get compliments on it. But you know what? You get older and tired of it. I've never gone shorter than shoulder length. Just want to say, I hope you donated the hair you cut off. It was so gorgeous and healthy. It would have made a wonderful donation.
Thank you @dizzygirl8027 🌻 Absolutely I donate it!! I grow my hair specifically to donate. I forgot to mention that in this video, but a few years back I shared my last big hair cut for donation. 🌻
Have you considered going grain and dairy free? Basically paleo. I have to do that to keep my Hashimotos Hypothyroidism under control. Dairy is also bad for excema.
Yes!! I am mostly grain and dairy free- that is how I got my numbers in range. Some weeks/months I’m more strict than others. Depends on my symptoms. I do have cheat day- for example the gf df sausage ball recipe I posted today- I did eat some of those but in moderation and I maybe have gf grains or baked goods 1x a week. Quitting my daily rice was tough but I feel so much better with less/no grains and no dairy.
Your hair looks adorable! Long hair isn’t great if it’s a burden! Good advice on the shopping cart decisions, everyone is probably guilty of buying when they shouldn’t and prices now are so out of sight we really need to care!
Are your lymph nodes sore as well? Or just enlarged? My son used to get swollen lymph nodes all the time for long periods of time, when his immune system was really bad. Some of the ones in his face, would get so large and painful. The whole side of his head would swell up. It was awful. Now that we’ve got his problems more under control and there’s no more swelling problems, he is left with scar tissue in or around several of them. The specialist we saw said the scar tissue most likely won’t cause additional problems and only able to get rid of it with surgery, but isn’t necessary in most cases. Perhaps you might be dealing with some scar tissue for yours as well. Just thought I’d mention it incase it helps or might give you any kind of peace of mind. Also your new haircut looks beautiful 😊
Tender yes. Not super huge but palpable and I can see the two under my left armpit they are slightly raised. With all my autoimmune and recent flares I think it’s related to a crap immune system. I’m hopefully healing my gut on this protocol and hopefully my immune system starts functioning better. Colostrum has helped loads and I haven’t had my usual recurrent throat infection in over 3 months. Knock in wood. That’s why I’m surprised they are swollen- I haven’t been sick. But I have had some inflammation and pain in my body. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
That’s a wonderful hint on how to stay in budget. I, myself, have been known to put something back to buy another thing that is necessary or more necessary for my family’s meals and snacks. I keep a running tally of the cost of what I am purchasing on my phone calculator and if I go over I look in the cart and put back something low on the priority list. I also ask the questions such as “Why do I want this?” “Who will eat this?” “Is this a want or a need?” “Can I make instead?” “How many of us will enjoy this?” “Can this wait until next time I am grocery shopping?” “Which item is more important, the one I just found or the item I put in the cart out of ‘want’?” Thank you for this video, Katie! Great idea for coverage! ❤
Love the new do! Congratulations on reduction of your thyroid meds. Congratulations Aaron on your retirement! Thank you for your service. Eczema sucks! Great vlog Katie.
Your new hair cut looks so beautiful. Honestly makes you look less tired and so much younger. ❤ I love it. I’m so glad your meds have been lowered awesome job dear. I’ll continue to keep yall in my prayers. Much love and blessings
I actually stopped ordering from Azure due to prices being higher than what I can get locally on sale. I did my final grocery shopping for 2023 (hopefully 🤞), Except for fresh produce and dairy. Going to eat on what we have in the house, to make sure we’re rotating the pantry. You’ve got this Katie! ❤
Oh my gosh!! I love your hair!! I cut my longer hair a year ago and am happy I did. It’s hair-I can grow it back if I want to. You are a very young 40. I love your videos!
You and your new hair cut are beautiful! It’s a nice length that will still give you the option of putting up when you feel like it. I recently bought a butter bell and love having spreadable butter. I just changed the water and was impressed that the water was still on the cold side. I just wish it held more butter as a stick doesn’t go far in this house😂. I still keep butter in fridge for cooking when it doesn’t matter if it’s hard.
Absolutely beautiful!!! I suffer from chronic neck pain and I chose to go short cause it took less weight off and easier to get ready. Best decision I ever made . 😊
Thank you Tonya! Yes it’s the best thing I did for myself. Same here- neck shoulder and back issues- had me crying almost daily doing my long hair. So glad to be free from it😅
I love your new haircut! You are a natural beauty Katie! It’s still long enough to were up half up half down, ponytail, & cute with all your headbands! Hope all works out for your mamograham 🙏 I have 5 kids, now grown & gone with their our families (I have 10 grandkids now so far) so I hear you about money for food. I was a mom at home too. Then worked in school cafeteria so I would have the same schedule as my kids. 😊❤
Love your new haircut! I also didn't want to do Mammograms and found out about HerScan. It's a breast ultrasound clinic that travels around the country to different locations. You pay a one time fee ($285) for the ultrasound and a radiologist sends you your results via email. I had it done due to swollen lymph nodes in my armpits (and I'm 42 so it's time to start screening). I was very pleased with them. Anyway, it's something to check into as ultrasounds are even better than Mammograms for people with dense breast tissue. My son, at age 11, was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, so we don't play when it comes to swollen lymph nodes! Side note: you never want your lymph nodes to feel hard like marbles. They should feel rubbery and move around when you rub over them. My son had (hard) swollen lymph nodes in his neck around the collar bone and in the groin when we found out his diagnosis. He's 15 now and in remission (Praise God!) Praying you find answers and healing yourself! 🙏
Thank you Jessica for sharing. That must be such a hard journey to go through with your son. I am familiar with HerScan now. We also have a thermography clinic about 1.5 hours away. I’m getting counseling from my WHFNP and will make a decision for me.
When you use the canned fruit, save the juice for Aaron's water. Also, you can can frozen fruit and make his juice that way too, to cut expenses 😊. Also, love your haircut. Mama, take a day with your kids and prep the dough and make and pre freeze your pizzas and then your convenience meals are done and in the freezer. 🎉
Yes it’s the Komo Fidibus Classic. Nutrimill is having a sale this month!! If the Komo wasn’t given to me I would have a Nutrimill- they are very similar. I’ll post the sale when it’s live next week.
Love your new haircut. Makes you look younger if thats possible. We all do what we have to to save time and prioritize our life. Great job staying on budget. Heavy cream is pretty much same as whipping cream. Only difference is milk fat I believe.
I love it!! My daughters wanted the same hair so I cut their hair into a swing bob. They are adorable and happy to have less brushing maintenance. The 5 year old can brush her own hair now that it’s short. We are all happier🌻🌻🌻🌻
💕💖💕LOVE, LOVE your new "do"~ how very freeing!! There is a nonprofit in our area who has a grant available for Thermography. I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer 7 years ago. Had regular mammograms because..."they" said. I have no longer participate in mammograms. I have received two Thermography grants and paid for them when I can. Whatever you choose, do not be persuaded by fear tactics. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing that. So far I have found a Themography clinic 2 hours away and it’s around $250 for the imaging- but I need more than one to compare. The women’s imaging clinic where they do mammograms acted like they had no idea what I was talking about. I may travel for it if these inflamed lymph nodes and shooting pains don’t go away. I think it’s just my milk drying up? I stopped breastfeeding about 10 months ago. I appreciate your personal experience 🌻🌻🌻🌻
Thank you Kacy!! I do too. I have been in tears so many times over the past few years threatening to shave it all off. I’m so happy I cut it. She didn’t go as short as I wanted, she said she would next time if I still wanted it shorter. I like it this length, for now I will keep it. The girls asked for bobs so I cut their hair and my oh my they are just precious with their blonde swing bobs🌻🌻🌻🌻
Your new haircut looks beautiful, no way do you look 40! I had very long hair like you when I was younger and it is a lot of work and I felt like it was weighing me down. Love it!!! ☀️☀️☀️
Thank you so much!! I love it. My girls asked for their hair to be cut so I did theirs for them and my are the just so precious with short hair! They are so happy too with less maintenance. 😅
I was so happy. I have been working so hard to see improvement and it finally happened. I cried I was so happy to see my numbers move. Strict diet and hard work finally justified. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
I fell into the habit of putting things in my cart to think about because when I'm shopping with my kids I can't stay still for too long or they get bored and get antsy. I really do appreciate you sharing your journey with this big life transition. We are in the same transition as you but a little less close. He retires this summer. It's hard to believe it real. You are helping to remind me that it is real and of all the things to keep in mind and stock up. But we'll be doing more of that after we move in the spring. What is the soda maker thing your husband uses? My husband started getting the sparkling water and mixing it with pomegranate juice. When you mentioned your husband's drinks it made me think that might be a nice Christmas gift and will maybe/hopefully save money. I checked your Amazon storefront but it wasnt there.
Yes stay prepped. The moving ordeal is so stressful. We are taking this next 9-12 months to sort our next move. He has some certifications to finish for his next career after which he can apply for jobs. In the meantime he’s started school and will finish his bachelors this summer. Then on to more school (masters and doctorate) through VA programs. Thanks for reminding me. I’ll add it to the store. It’s a soda stream and we have a subscription to get and send back the bottles. It’s been awesome for him. amzn.to/46ckuKS
Hi Katie it's me Bonita from Cape Town South Africa how you babes Im ok love your haircut look so much better I'm gone have my haircut too before February when I turn 50
Hi Bonita!! You are going to love it!! With winter here, it was a necessary change. The hair maintenance was so time consuming and often leaves me in tears because the tangles hurt and it’s exhausting me to care for it. I feel so much freer and I can do the cutest hair styles now. Not stuck in a braid for protection.
Love the new haircut. I had long hair - it was like ok let’s go easier. I cut mine and no regrets. Did you guys get an elk? I really need wild game recipes. ❤
Thanks Tina!! Sadly we did not get an elk. I’m not sure anyone did in this unit. The elk sat in sight on private land. Check out #wildgamenovember for the game recipes. It’s a collab and I’m sharing my recipe for venison tomorrow.
I can sympathize with you about the hair being too heavy. And I have been thinking about cutting mine too. Did you cry when she started cutting your hair? I do love the new haircut.
Not at all. I cried the morning before I went. I was trying to French braid it but it kept tangling and I was sad that I was so mad at my hair cause I want it long but it’s just too much. I feel amazing now!! Thank you Laura🌻🌻🌻
Thank you Jan🌻🌻🌻 I agree- and I feel younger cause it’s less energy to upkeep. I feel so much better. It was super cumbersome and it always matted at the nape of my neck despite being worn in a braid. Daily brushing took so much out of me. The girls asked for shorter hair also and we all feel freer not having the daily maintenance of long hair.
I cannot imagine why a hair stylist would refuse to cut your hair. It is never her decision to decide if a client wants her have her long hair cut! None of her business!
Hi Colleen!! That was the first time I met her and I think she was being cautious. I don’t think I explained well enough that I grow it to cut it and donate. She had a momma like me that made long hair a big deal, so she didn’t want me to regret it. She said she wouldn’t cut it short that day and told me to come back if I really wanted it done. So I waited a few months and saved my spare money so I could get it cut again. Another reason I keep it long- I’m cheap and don’t like to spend on my hair. She also tried to talk me into coloring after I told her I don’t use color because I donate my hair. Some folks only hear what they want to hear. She had long hair too. This last appointment I showed her pictures of all my hairstyles over the years and she obliged to cut it. I have had chin length hair multiple times. I know that I like it, but just took some convincing on her end that I was okay to cut over 12 inches off. I reckon she has had regret clients that were upset when their hair was gone. But that’s not me- my hair grows fast and I can grow it again if I choose. I had to explain that all my best friends, sister and my late mother were hairdressers that did crazy hair on me for practice. I had tri colored hair, rock star mullets, swing bobs, so much color in my teen years before I started donating my hair. I’ve had loads of drastic hairstyles. I’m not attached to hair. People yes, hair no.🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
I've cut off and donated 3 feet at once the lady cried With my mama while doing it. The Fondation I donated to was able to make 5 wigs with that one donation. My grandmother suffered from cancer, her wigs were her favorite "dress to impress" fun for years.
Yes! This month it has been a lot of canned and frozen fruits and veg. I’m making a crisp oatmeal crumble today for breakfast with tinned peaches o stocked last year . 🌻🌻🌻
IMHO “heavy whipping cream” and “heavy cream” are the same thing. It’s all marketing verbiage. I have been able to make whipped cream from both. However, “light cream” or “cream” takes a bit of effort to make cream. PS I absolutely love your chapeau! It’s very stylish and cozy. I wish I could wear such also.
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Yes absolutely you can whip heavy cream to whip cream.your new hair style is stunning with that beautiful heart you have
LOVE the haircut. So fresh and free.
What a good point that we can't always have our favorite, especially when we have other fruit already in the pantry and freezer.
Thanks
You have a lot on your plate and you handle it with such grace. Thanks for sharing your journey even when it isn't easy.
Heavy Cream yes same as whipping cream ❤
I do the same when shopping..think on what is in your cart before purchasing. Love your haircut, very pretty. Now I'm going to scold you a bit....do not call your hands ugly! Those hands care for your family by cooking and cleaning. Those hands have held babies and hugged kids. Those hand hold your husband when he needs your support. Those hands are a blessing.😊❤
You are right- my hard working hands are a blessing. That is a great perspective and I needed that🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
The haircut is absolutely beautiful!!!
Thank you!!
Yes heavy cream whips. You can use it to make ice cream also.
Yummy!!
I had long hair for years but when the kids were young I had it cut to my shoulders and several short styles. Time went on and I was tired of curling irons and all the time & money I was spending on hair and grew it out again. It was a cycle of long to short and back again. About 3 months ago I really wanted it cut but my husband really likes it long. I showed him how long it takes to wash and dry, how much of a pain it is to style in anything other than a braid. Having to pull it up before sitting down or have my neck jerked back because I sat on it again was driving me nuts. We compromised. I had 17 inches cut off but i still have 22 inches remaining. We are both happy.
Sounds like me and my husband. Around 7 years ago I was crying and in tears about my long hair… I threatened to shave it in a moment of despair and he said he would help me- only because he saw how distressed I was (with small kids and all the hair care.) Eventually I cut it and that’s when I started my YT channel with shorter hair. I yo-yo with my hair and I had some wild hair days when I let my hairdresser friends do crazy looks. Hair grows back so I never feel bad about cutting it- and I donate it. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
Great new hair style ‼️💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you! 🤗
Katie your hair is beautiful. The salad looks delicious ❤
Thank you!!
Love the new hair!!
Thank you Ashley 🌻🌻🌻
Love the new haircut.
🥰🥰🥰 Thank you🌻
You’re doing a great job, Katie. If I can do it, you can do it. our budget with our family of eight for each week is $120.. The struggle is real, but I believe it makes us stronger. I’m always here for you friend.
Thank you so much. We have had some blessings come our way to make things a bit easier on our family. I’m thankful in this season. 🌻
Hi Katie , I love your hair cut you have beautiful hair . Glad to see you back 😍🥰
Thank you Elizabeth! 🌻🌻🌻
Ohhhhh! I LOVE your hair ❤
Thank you Amanda🥰
Love your hair cut!
Thank you Racheal🌻🌻🌻
I am learning to make turkey pepperoni. And turkey sausage.
That sounds amazing!
Your hair is lovely!
Thank you!! 🌻🌻
Love your hairstyle it looks really cute!
Thank you so much Kellie!! 🌻🌻🌻
Your hair looks gorgeous! Good for you ❤
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Your hair looks great!
Thank you Vickie🌻🌻🌻
I love the new do, hairdo that is. ❤
Thank you Mindy🥰🌻🌻🌻
Love the haircut. I love my long hair too but it’s so hard to maintain so I get mine about the length of yours too.
It’s fun to switch it up. I wanted long mermaid hair and achieved it. Now back to short again. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
I cut my hair about a month ago because I was getting so much breakage from having to wear it up or back non-stop. I feel younger and it's so much easier now! Amazing what a new hairstyle can do! Love your new do darling!!
Thank you!! Mom hair😅
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Hello Annelouise🌻🌻🌻 Thank you🥰
Your haircut is so beautiful
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Love your hair!!!!
Thank you Brooke!! 🌻🌻🌻
@@RowesRisinghi Katie, your hair looks not beautiful but AMAZING! I had the same length as you did and cut mine of too because it was so much work and gave me migraines because I had so much thick hair just like you and I will never go back to hair that long and I think you will neither 🙌😊. It is so much easier to handle and saves so much time…love it!
And you look like a million dollars, really love it so much!
Can I ask you something please? Do you maybe know why I can’t leave you a message? I can reply on other comments like I do now but I can’t leave my own message if that makes sense? And I can’t figure out what the reason is…
You look stunning beautiful momma ❤️😘
@hildemoonen3587 hi Hilde!! Thank you so much for sharing your long hair experience. I am not sure why you would not be able to make your own separate comment. That’s very strange. Wonder if you tried from a different device either mobile, computer, or smart TV? I’m technologically disadvantaged- I’m not well versed in these things😅 I hope you get sorted so you can engage better🌻🌻🌻🌻
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I’m loving it!! 🌻🌻🌻
I’m only 38 but I have been getting the thermo images on my breast for the past few years. I have pain so I have been managing it. It’s the best.
Thank you for sharing!! I think that may be the route I go. It’s $250. Do you get them every year or every so often? I’m doing castor oil breast packs now to move the congestion out- so far my lymph nodes are the same. I do get shooting pains in my left breast but I thought it was just my milk drying up over the last 10 months. 🌻🌻🌻
I started at 1x a year. Then the pain got worse and I did 2x a year. I'm only getting them 1x a year because the lady only comes to my town once a year now. I pay the same. I castor pack too, get acupuncture, lay on an acupressure mat, get a massage. My pain has gotten much better. I usually get it during those hormone shifts. Ovulation or menstruation. I haven't had it during Ovulation for a few months now so I'm hopeful. I hope that made sense, I was in a rush.
@urflow6059 thank you for sharing. I may go this route.
As a hairdresser of 35 plus years, it’s actually a good thing your hairdresser was hesitant to just chop off your hair the first time you went in. After years of experience you find that when people are in the midst of a storm and they have no control over life, one of the only things they can control is their hair so they will do something drastic. More often than not they have regrets. Then sometimes they blame the hairdresser for the fact they don’t like it, even if the hairdresser tried to talk them out of it. She was protecting herself and looking out for you. If someone comes in later, requesting to do the same drastic thing I will generally go ahead and do it and I’m not surprised she did either. Once someone has the opportunity to think about it more, they are usually happy with the choice they made. But to often a rash choice brings on tears and regret. I decided years ago I would rather a client be mad I wouldn’t do something drastic than be mad I did. I have mad respect for her decision to not do it the last time.
Thank you for your perspective!! I totally get it and respect hairstylists looking out. My late mother, sister, and best friends in VA were/are all hair dressers and are cautious as well with long hair. My mother cried every time she cut my hair- I was never bothered. I typically get my friends to cut my hair when I visit home.
It was my new hairstylists first time meeting me too- so I totally understand that she didn’t know where I was coming from and that I grow my hair long specifically to cut and donate. I wasn’t clear the first time, I just went in and said how much I wanted cut- she took over 6 inches but it was still waist length and that all grew back by the time I showed up again. With pictures in hand of past Katie hair styles, she understood that I was clear headed enough to go short. However, she still wouldn’t go as short as I wanted😅 I’m not a fan of 3 $65 hair cuts when she could have done it the way I asked the first time. I have donated 12+ inches of hair at least 6 times now. I also don’t dye my hair either for that reason😅 I feel like some of my hair was wasted, and money I didn’t need to spend again. That was my hang up but I’m over it and so happy with my hair now. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
Your hair is beautiful before and after.... it is very hard to take care of that long especially when you have thick hair.
Thank you Jane🥰 It’s been so nice to care for now. I got my long hair fix and was ready for the change. 😅
Lololol it's cousin It on the Adam's Family that has all of that crazy long hai.😂😂😂
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I should have pulled it in front of my face and put a hat on.😅
@@RowesRising hair.
Roflmbo that would've been hilarious 😂.
Katie you are one of the MOST humble people I've ever seen... You had me in tears when you were talking about your food budget... You and Aaron are Amazing parents and God will BLESS you and your family and provide Everything you need to continue to take care of your children. I may not commient on every video but I do watch every one you put out... It's one of the highlights of my Day when I see you have posted , like i said in the last video your hair is STUNNING and im glad its going to help you physically. God Bless you and your family from middle GA 🤗🤗🙏 Kendra 27:29
Kendra you are so kind. We are blessed and count our blessings every day. Today is emotional for us. Aaron retires today officially. It’s bitter sweet. It’s not how he imagined his career- he was such a hard worker and when his health took a turn they booted him. It hurts him- he feels like he gave all and then they tossed him without a second thought. We have our faith. Aaron is applying for jobs starting tomorrow. This channel is making ends meet. And we have savings but we are frugal because it’s our emergency funds we have been saving for years in anticipation of this day. He will collect retirement in the next 3 months. In the meantime we have everything we need and our home is warm. Thank you for always watching and being here for us. We appreciate you! 🌻🌻🌻
Your short(er) hair looks great. When I was younger I always had long hair, down to my butt. It was kind of my identity, the long beautiful red hair. I'd always get compliments on it.
But you know what? You get older and tired of it. I've never gone shorter than shoulder length. Just want to say, I hope you donated the hair you cut off. It was so gorgeous and healthy. It would have made a wonderful donation.
Thank you @dizzygirl8027 🌻 Absolutely I donate it!! I grow my hair specifically to donate. I forgot to mention that in this video, but a few years back I shared my last big hair cut for donation. 🌻
Have you considered going grain and dairy free? Basically paleo. I have to do that to keep my Hashimotos Hypothyroidism under control. Dairy is also bad for excema.
Yes!! I am mostly grain and dairy free- that is how I got my numbers in range. Some weeks/months I’m more strict than others. Depends on my symptoms. I do have cheat day- for example the gf df sausage ball recipe I posted today- I did eat some of those but in moderation and I maybe have gf grains or baked goods 1x a week. Quitting my daily rice was tough but I feel so much better with less/no grains and no dairy.
Your hair is beautiful shorter
If you drain the juice out of the canned fruit and then freeze the fruit, the kids may like it as much as the bagged fruit. Love the new hair do!
That’s a great tip!! Yum🌻🌻🌻
LOVE!!!!!!!!! The new hair! It brightens your face and smile and is so flattering!
Thank you Gwinea 🌻🌻🌻
You look like a model!
Judith you are so kind. Thank you🌻🌻🌻
Your hair looks adorable! Long hair isn’t great if it’s a burden! Good advice on the shopping cart decisions, everyone is probably guilty of buying when they shouldn’t and prices now are so out of sight we really need to care!
Thank you Paula🌻🌻🌻 I need the constant reminder myself😅
Are your lymph nodes sore as well? Or just enlarged? My son used to get swollen lymph nodes all the time for long periods of time, when his immune system was really bad. Some of the ones in his face, would get so large and painful. The whole side of his head would swell up. It was awful. Now that we’ve got his problems more under control and there’s no more swelling problems, he is left with scar tissue in or around several of them. The specialist we saw said the scar tissue most likely won’t cause additional problems and only able to get rid of it with surgery, but isn’t necessary in most cases. Perhaps you might be dealing with some scar tissue for yours as well. Just thought I’d mention it incase it helps or might give you any kind of peace of mind. Also your new haircut looks beautiful 😊
Tender yes. Not super huge but palpable and I can see the two under my left armpit they are slightly raised. With all my autoimmune and recent flares I think it’s related to a crap immune system. I’m hopefully healing my gut on this protocol and hopefully my immune system starts functioning better. Colostrum has helped loads and I haven’t had my usual recurrent throat infection in over 3 months. Knock in wood. That’s why I’m surprised they are swollen- I haven’t been sick. But I have had some inflammation and pain in my body. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
Thank you for including us on this journey. Your long hair is beautiful
That’s a wonderful hint on how to stay in budget. I, myself, have been known to put something back to buy another thing that is necessary or more necessary for my family’s meals and snacks. I keep a running tally of the cost of what I am purchasing on my phone calculator and if I go over I look in the cart and put back something low on the priority list. I also ask the questions such as
“Why do I want this?”
“Who will eat this?”
“Is this a want or a need?”
“Can I make instead?”
“How many of us will enjoy this?”
“Can this wait until next time I am grocery shopping?”
“Which item is more important, the one I just found or the item I put in the cart out of ‘want’?”
Thank you for this video, Katie! Great idea for coverage! ❤
I love that!! It keeps us in check and keeps us from spending frivolously 😅🌻🌻🌻
Love the new do! Congratulations on reduction of your thyroid meds. Congratulations Aaron on your retirement! Thank you for your service. Eczema sucks! Great vlog Katie.
Thank you Sharon🌻🌻🌻
I adore your new haircut!!! Oh my word- it’s gorgeous … and matches your sweet, bubbly personality 💗
Awe thank you so much Granna🥰
Your new hair cut looks so beautiful. Honestly makes you look less tired and so much younger. ❤ I love it. I’m so glad your meds have been lowered awesome job dear. I’ll continue to keep yall in my prayers. Much love and blessings
Thank you Heather🌻🌻🌻
Love your hair, thanks for sharing what you do! You are an awesome mom!
Thank you Carol🥰
Love love love the hair style!
I put things in my buggy as well to think about getting all through the store...
Your hair looks great Katie. It’s a great style for you.
Thank you Kylie!! I love it. 🌻🌻🌻I hope you are doing well🥰
That hair style is everything😊
Thank you so much Nikkia 🌻🌻🌻
Love your new hair cut! Beautiful!!!
Your hair cut looks great, and so stylish!
Thank you🌻🌻🌻
I actually stopped ordering from Azure due to prices being higher than what I can get locally on sale. I did my final grocery shopping for 2023 (hopefully 🤞), Except for fresh produce and dairy. Going to eat on what we have in the house, to make sure we’re rotating the pantry.
You’ve got this Katie! ❤
Thank you for the encouragement 🌻🌻🌻
@@RowesRising love the new hair style. Honey when things get tough, the tough get going. You do not look 40! I’m 16 years older than you.
Love the new cut and color .
Thank you! She cut off the summer sun kissed hair and it looks so much darker now. 😅🌻🌻🌻🌻
Oh my gosh!! I love your hair!! I cut my longer hair a year ago and am happy I did. It’s hair-I can grow it back if I want to. You are a very young 40. I love your videos!
Thank you!! I’m loving it too🌻🌻🌻
You and your new hair cut are beautiful! It’s a nice length that will still give you the option of putting up when you feel like it.
I recently bought a butter bell and love having spreadable butter. I just changed the water and was impressed that the water was still on the cold side. I just wish it held more butter as a stick doesn’t go far in this house😂. I still keep butter in fridge for cooking when it doesn’t matter if it’s hard.
Thank you 🥰We run through the butter quite often too. I think we need a large quart crock of butter on the counter😅 🌻🌻🌻
Great video, little bit of everything. LOVE LOVE the hair!! Good call🥰😘
Thank you Kim!! I’m loving the ease of shorter hair.🌻
Absolutely beautiful!!! I suffer from chronic neck pain and I chose to go short cause it took less weight off and easier to get ready. Best decision I ever made . 😊
Thank you Tonya! Yes it’s the best thing I did for myself. Same here- neck shoulder and back issues- had me crying almost daily doing my long hair. So glad to be free from it😅
Your hair is beautiful katie. I love it.
Thanks Carol!! I’m so glad to have less maintenance 😅🌻🌻
Beautiful hair cut
Your hair looks beautiful!! You look so much younger! Beautiful!!!
Thank you Sandra!! It feels amazing🤩
Love the new hairstyle. Blessings
Your hair looks awesome 😘
I love your new haircut! You are a natural beauty Katie! It’s still long enough to were up half up half down, ponytail, & cute with all your headbands! Hope all works out for your mamograham 🙏 I have 5 kids, now grown & gone with their our families (I have 10 grandkids now so far) so I hear you about money for food. I was a mom at home too. Then worked in school cafeteria so I would have the same schedule as my kids. 😊❤
Thank you Jean!! You are so blessed with your big family. I hope to have many grandchildren someday too. Thank you🌻🌻🌻🌻
Love your new haircut! I also didn't want to do Mammograms and found out about HerScan. It's a breast ultrasound clinic that travels around the country to different locations. You pay a one time fee ($285) for the ultrasound and a radiologist sends you your results via email. I had it done due to swollen lymph nodes in my armpits (and I'm 42 so it's time to start screening). I was very pleased with them. Anyway, it's something to check into as ultrasounds are even better than Mammograms for people with dense breast tissue. My son, at age 11, was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, so we don't play when it comes to swollen lymph nodes! Side note: you never want your lymph nodes to feel hard like marbles. They should feel rubbery and move around when you rub over them. My son had (hard) swollen lymph nodes in his neck around the collar bone and in the groin when we found out his diagnosis. He's 15 now and in remission (Praise God!) Praying you find answers and healing yourself! 🙏
Thank you Jessica for sharing. That must be such a hard journey to go through with your son. I am familiar with HerScan now. We also have a thermography clinic about 1.5 hours away. I’m getting counseling from my WHFNP and will make a decision for me.
When you use the canned fruit, save the juice for Aaron's water. Also, you can can frozen fruit and make his juice that way too, to cut expenses 😊. Also, love your haircut.
Mama, take a day with your kids and prep the dough and make and pre freeze your pizzas and then your convenience meals are done and in the freezer. 🎉
That’s a great tip!! The kids always ask to drink the juice from the cans😅 or I keep it in for the crisp crumbles. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
I know you’ve probably said it before but is that a Komo mill? If so, what model?
Yes it’s the Komo Fidibus Classic. Nutrimill is having a sale this month!! If the Komo wasn’t given to me I would have a Nutrimill- they are very similar. I’ll post the sale when it’s live next week.
Love your new haircut. Makes you look younger if thats possible. We all do what we have to to save time and prioritize our life. Great job staying on budget.
Heavy cream is pretty much same as whipping cream. Only difference is milk fat I believe.
Thank you Donna🌻🌻
The haircut is really cute!
Your new haircut looks beautiful! ❤
Thank you so much Cheryl!!
Love your new haircut! Do what's best for you!
Thank you!!🌻🌻🌻🌻
Love your new cut!!! ❤
Thank you🌻🌻🌻
Love your new haircut. Looks great!!
Thank you Laura!! 🌻🌻🌻
Your hair looks wonderful!!
Thank you April🌻🌻🌻
O my goodness you look fantastic good choice of hair cut love from Belfast northern ireland ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Jacque🌻🌻🌻🌻
@@RowesRising ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely love, love, love the new cut. I hope it is everything you wanted. Still long, just not waist long.
I love it!! My daughters wanted the same hair so I cut their hair into a swing bob. They are adorable and happy to have less brushing maintenance. The 5 year old can brush her own hair now that it’s short. We are all happier🌻🌻🌻🌻
💕💖💕LOVE, LOVE your new "do"~ how very freeing!!
There is a nonprofit in our area who has a grant available for Thermography. I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer 7 years ago. Had regular mammograms because..."they" said. I have no longer participate in mammograms. I have received two Thermography grants and paid for them when I can. Whatever you choose, do not be persuaded by fear tactics. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for sharing that. So far I have found a Themography clinic 2 hours away and it’s around $250 for the imaging- but I need more than one to compare. The women’s imaging clinic where they do mammograms acted like they had no idea what I was talking about. I may travel for it if these inflamed lymph nodes and shooting pains don’t go away. I think it’s just my milk drying up? I stopped breastfeeding about 10 months ago. I appreciate your personal experience 🌻🌻🌻🌻
I have decided not to do regular mammograms anymore only thermography. Last time I checked the cost in my area was $150. Love your hair!
Thank you!! I have found a place that does them for $250 2 hours away. We need a base line then future ones to monitor for changes. 😅
I absolutely love your new haircut, beautiful ❤
Thank you!! I love it too. So much weight off my tender head😅
Oh KATIE!!! I LOVE IT!!!
Thank you Kacy!! I do too. I have been in tears so many times over the past few years threatening to shave it all off. I’m so happy I cut it. She didn’t go as short as I wanted, she said she would next time if I still wanted it shorter. I like it this length, for now I will keep it. The girls asked for bobs so I cut their hair and my oh my they are just precious with their blonde swing bobs🌻🌻🌻🌻
@@RowesRising oh I bet!!!! I loved Emma's hair when she had a bob, but shes a teen now and won't do it again 🤣
Your new haircut looks beautiful, no way do you look 40! I had very long hair like you when I was younger and it is a lot of work and I felt like it was weighing me down. Love it!!! ☀️☀️☀️
Thank you so much!! I love it. My girls asked for their hair to be cut so I did theirs for them and my are the just so precious with short hair! They are so happy too with less maintenance. 😅
Cute, cute hair! I love it. Great news about your thyroid medicine. Whoop!
I was so happy. I have been working so hard to see improvement and it finally happened. I cried I was so happy to see my numbers move. Strict diet and hard work finally justified. 🌻🌻🌻🌻
I fell into the habit of putting things in my cart to think about because when I'm shopping with my kids I can't stay still for too long or they get bored and get antsy.
I really do appreciate you sharing your journey with this big life transition. We are in the same transition as you but a little less close. He retires this summer. It's hard to believe it real. You are helping to remind me that it is real and of all the things to keep in mind and stock up. But we'll be doing more of that after we move in the spring.
What is the soda maker thing your husband uses? My husband started getting the sparkling water and mixing it with pomegranate juice. When you mentioned your husband's drinks it made me think that might be a nice Christmas gift and will maybe/hopefully save money. I checked your Amazon storefront but it wasnt there.
Yes stay prepped. The moving ordeal is so stressful. We are taking this next 9-12 months to sort our next move. He has some certifications to finish for his next career after which he can apply for jobs. In the meantime he’s started school and will finish his bachelors this summer. Then on to more school (masters and doctorate) through VA programs.
Thanks for reminding me. I’ll add it to the store. It’s a soda stream and we have a subscription to get and send back the bottles. It’s been awesome for him. amzn.to/46ckuKS
Heavy cream and heavy whipping are the same thing.
Phew thank you for clarifying- that’s what I thought but you never know- maybe the cream wouldn’t whip😂😂😂😅😅🌻🌻🌻
Well Katie i have always thought that you were beautiful now i have to say stunning 💖❤❤. Have a very blessed week!!
Thank you so much Letha. I’m always happy to see your comments🌻🌻🌻
@@RowesRising thank you ❤️❤️I always love your videos !!!
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Hi Katie it's me Bonita from Cape Town South Africa how you babes Im ok love your haircut look so much better I'm gone have my haircut too before February when I turn 50
Hi Bonita!! You are going to love it!! With winter here, it was a necessary change. The hair maintenance was so time consuming and often leaves me in tears because the tangles hurt and it’s exhausting me to care for it. I feel so much freer and I can do the cutest hair styles now. Not stuck in a braid for protection.
Love the new haircut. I had long hair - it was like ok let’s go easier. I cut mine and no regrets. Did you guys get an elk? I really need wild game recipes. ❤
Thanks Tina!! Sadly we did not get an elk. I’m not sure anyone did in this unit. The elk sat in sight on private land. Check out #wildgamenovember for the game recipes. It’s a collab and I’m sharing my recipe for venison tomorrow.
I can sympathize with you about the hair being too heavy. And I have been thinking about cutting mine too. Did you cry when she started cutting your hair? I do love the new haircut.
Not at all. I cried the morning before I went. I was trying to French braid it but it kept tangling and I was sad that I was so mad at my hair cause I want it long but it’s just too much. I feel amazing now!! Thank you Laura🌻🌻🌻
You look so good with your new haircut❤ when you get older long hair seems to drag you down and make you look older.
Thank you Jan🌻🌻🌻
I agree- and I feel younger cause it’s less energy to upkeep. I feel so much better. It was super cumbersome and it always matted at the nape of my neck despite being worn in a braid. Daily brushing took so much out of me. The girls asked for shorter hair also and we all feel freer not having the daily maintenance of long hair.
I cannot imagine why a hair stylist would refuse to cut your hair. It is never her decision to decide if a client wants her have her long hair cut! None of her business!
Hi Colleen!!
That was the first time I met her and I think she was being cautious. I don’t think I explained well enough that I grow it to cut it and donate. She had a momma like me that made long hair a big deal, so she didn’t want me to regret it. She said she wouldn’t cut it short that day and told me to come back if I really wanted it done. So I waited a few months and saved my spare money so I could get it cut again. Another reason I keep it long- I’m cheap and don’t like to spend on my hair. She also tried to talk me into coloring after I told her I don’t use color because I donate my hair. Some folks only hear what they want to hear. She had long hair too.
This last appointment I showed her pictures of all my hairstyles over the years and she obliged to cut it. I have had chin length hair multiple times. I know that I like it, but just took some convincing on her end that I was okay to cut over 12 inches off. I reckon she has had regret clients that were upset when their hair was gone. But that’s not me- my hair grows fast and I can grow it again if I choose.
I had to explain that all my best friends, sister and my late mother were hairdressers that did crazy hair on me for practice. I had tri colored hair, rock star mullets, swing bobs, so much color in my teen years before I started donating my hair. I’ve had loads of drastic hairstyles. I’m not attached to hair. People yes, hair no.🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
I commented before I saw this. So glad you've donated. I have a few times.
I've cut off and donated 3 feet at once the lady cried With my mama while doing it. The Fondation I donated to was able to make 5 wigs with that one donation. My grandmother suffered from cancer, her wigs were her favorite "dress to impress" fun for years.
@antoinettemarie-stautertri4010 that’s awesome!! I think it’s such an amazing thing to do to bless others. 🌻🌻🌻
I am not a medical expert, but swollen lymph nodes could mean your body is fighting something. Could be as simple as a sinus infection.
Could be!! Thanks for the reassurance. I have autoimmune so I’m thinking it’s related to that and recent flares.
So inspiring to use what we already have❤
Yes! This month it has been a lot of canned and frozen fruits and veg. I’m making a crisp oatmeal crumble today for breakfast with tinned peaches o stocked last year . 🌻🌻🌻
❤ new haircut!
IMHO “heavy whipping cream” and “heavy cream” are the same thing. It’s all marketing verbiage. I have been able to make whipped cream from both. However, “light cream” or “cream” takes a bit of effort to make cream.
PS I absolutely love your chapeau! It’s very stylish and cozy. I wish I could wear such also.
Thank you so much for clarifying Kate and for watching🌻🌻🌻
You guys have had a life change? I must have missed a video?
You didn’t miss anything. I made some changes and Aaron retires Monday!! We are so excited for the next chapter. 🌻🌻😅😅
@@RowesRising oh wow. That’s awesome for him
Love your hair!!
Thank you Lisa!! Mee too. My girls wanted the same cut so I cut their hair for them as well🌻🌻🌻🌻