While listening I noticed myself beginning to check off all the steps of hosting I missed: Didn't greet at the door Forgot to offer desserts Didn't make coffee (don't know how 😊) Didn't give a tour of the house And so on. However, I realized that this was my "first" time hosting without my mom's assistance, and I think I did okay. Definitely made enough food, gave my guest options for entertainment (games/touring the barn/seeing my chickens/conversation 😄. And I definitely saw them off as they left, waving goodbye, and standing outside til they were out of sight. Waving goodbye is a tradition passed down from my great grandmother, who would also blow you a kiss as you were driving away 🥰 my siblings and I used to fight later about who actually caught the blown kiss 😄 I've got a lot to learn about being a better hostess, but that's why I'm here. Thank you for your wholesome and honest videos, great tips (part 1 & 2), and I can't wait for more! Thank you!
Honestly to me it sounds like you did super well!:) awe, that story about your grandma was so precious! And so sweet because as kids all six of us would gather on the porch as well and wave as our grandparents disappeared down the driveway. You sound like such a thoughtful person!❤️ thank you for taking the time out of your day to write this comment!💕
I'm still learning too, and I ask people to give me feedback. One person didn't like that I only had bar soap in the bathroom and would rather liquid soap. Another person said I needed to have ice. I'm also learning that people don't want to accept anything extra if it seems like you're going out of your way, like another cup of tea or toast. So now I know to put ice water on a pitcher in the center of the table so no one has to ask, and for the tea drinker, have a 2-cup pot available. Girls sometimes want to know where to put their purse. They all like knowing when it is over, and we all decide together if and how long the visit will go over time. Mine are usually 3 hours. Dinner, game that goes unfinished, dessert to take home.
Good morning my sweet girl!!!! Your video is just amazing as you are! I really adore the way you present your thoughts.....you reveal your soul to us.I consider myself so lucky to have met you in here! I totally agree with you that our home should be a place where troubled souls can find peace....a place that reminds them of Heaven!I wish I lived close to you and met you in person.......l admire your kindness,your zest for life. I was amazed by your daughter. She has grown so much! She wears her apron and helps you in the kitchen! You make me so happy with your videos....you really are a sight for sore eyes! And last but not least l would like to tell you a phrase that l've recently learned and l believe that it suits you perfectly : "YOU'RE EVEN BETTER THAN A UNICORN BECAUSE YOU'RE REAL!!!!!" I send you my love and a big hug my girl! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oh my goodness, you are too kind! Thank you so very much for this precious comment! Wow, you uplift me! I am so blessed to receive this type of feedback from my videos when I know the content is not what the world usually agrees with. Thank you for always filling my comment section with the kindest of words. God Bless you! 💕💕💕
@@BecauseitMatters Good morning my sweet girl! You really deserve our love because you touch our soul....your calm and peaceful words is what we really need...especially nowadays.Love,kindness and faith in our Father is what we are mostly in need...THANK YOU!!!!!!God bless you and your family! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love the quote you read/recited at the beginning. Your home looks comfortable and warm and I’m sure is a wonderful place to gather! Blessings to you!! 💕
I always greet my guests with a high pitched squeal (I'm always excited to see them!) as they're making their way up the side walk followed by a huge hug! Then I ask if they need help carrying anything in. I really enjoy your videos!
What a lovely and thoughtful video. My name is Caroline too and my dad still calls me Carrie. Your little Carrie is absolutely adorable 🥰. I pray that you have a wonderful, peaceful and blessed Christmas 🎄
May I ask what podcasts you were referring to? Also ... what are you burning in the white pottery and also on the little wooden tray? Those are the first things that caught my eye!
I used to love standing on my porch and waving goodbye to my guests as they drive off. However, these days, they like to sit in their vehicles and look at their devices before they leave. Sometimes that can take a while. Then, it just becomes awkward watching them. Does that happen with you?
I think it’s good to list the ingredients of any food you serve or even have them written out instead of just saying them. Also have at least one genuinely filling thing, that’s not salad, that anyone could eat no matter what their dietary restrictions or allergies are.
While listening I noticed myself beginning to check off all the steps of hosting I missed:
Didn't greet at the door
Forgot to offer desserts
Didn't make coffee (don't know how 😊)
Didn't give a tour of the house
And so on.
However, I realized that this was my "first" time hosting without my mom's assistance, and I think I did okay. Definitely made enough food, gave my guest options for entertainment (games/touring the barn/seeing my chickens/conversation 😄. And I definitely saw them off as they left, waving goodbye, and standing outside til they were out of sight. Waving goodbye is a tradition passed down from my great grandmother, who would also blow you a kiss as you were driving away 🥰 my siblings and I used to fight later about who actually caught the blown kiss 😄
I've got a lot to learn about being a better hostess, but that's why I'm here.
Thank you for your wholesome and honest videos, great tips (part 1 & 2), and I can't wait for more! Thank you!
Honestly to me it sounds like you did super well!:) awe, that story about your grandma was so precious! And so sweet because as kids all six of us would gather on the porch as well and wave as our grandparents disappeared down the driveway.
You sound like such a thoughtful person!❤️ thank you for taking the time out of your day to write this comment!💕
I'm still learning too, and I ask people to give me feedback. One person didn't like that I only had bar soap in the bathroom and would rather liquid soap. Another person said I needed to have ice. I'm also learning that people don't want to accept anything extra if it seems like you're going out of your way, like another cup of tea or toast. So now I know to put ice water on a pitcher in the center of the table so no one has to ask, and for the tea drinker, have a 2-cup pot available. Girls sometimes want to know where to put their purse. They all like knowing when it is over, and we all decide together if and how long the visit will go over time. Mine are usually 3 hours. Dinner, game that goes unfinished, dessert to take home.
Good morning my sweet girl!!!! Your video is just amazing as you are! I really adore the way you present your thoughts.....you reveal your soul to us.I consider myself so lucky to have met you in here! I totally agree with you that our home should be a place where troubled souls can find peace....a place that reminds them of Heaven!I wish I lived close to you and met you in person.......l admire your kindness,your zest for life. I was amazed by your daughter. She has grown so much! She wears her apron and helps you in the kitchen! You make me so happy with your videos....you really are a sight for sore eyes! And last but not least l would like to tell you a phrase that l've recently learned and l believe that it suits you perfectly : "YOU'RE EVEN BETTER THAN A UNICORN BECAUSE YOU'RE REAL!!!!!" I send you my love and a big hug my girl! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oh my goodness, you are too kind! Thank you so very much for this precious comment!
Wow, you uplift me!
I am so blessed to receive this type of feedback from my videos when I know the content is not what the world usually agrees with. Thank you for always filling my comment section with the kindest of words. God Bless you! 💕💕💕
@@BecauseitMatters Good morning my sweet girl! You really deserve our love because you touch our soul....your calm and peaceful words is what we really need...especially nowadays.Love,kindness and faith in our Father is what we are mostly in need...THANK YOU!!!!!!God bless you and your family! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love the quote you read/recited at the beginning. Your home looks comfortable and warm and I’m sure is a wonderful place to gather! Blessings to you!! 💕
Oh, thank you so much! I really appreciate that!:) 💕
I always greet my guests with a high pitched squeal (I'm always excited to see them!) as they're making their way up the side walk followed by a huge hug! Then I ask if they need help carrying anything in.
I really enjoy your videos!
That is so sweet and a really good tip! Thank you for sharing! I bet your guests feel super welcomed because of that!💕
Wow thanks for the awkward part of the night. That is the part that I'm really stressed about. The dessert idea is a really good one.
What a lovely and thoughtful video. My name is Caroline too and my dad still calls me Carrie. Your little Carrie is absolutely adorable 🥰. I pray that you have a wonderful, peaceful and blessed Christmas 🎄
Oh, thank you so very much! I hope you have a blessed Christmas as well! Oh, how precious! That is so sweet. I love that name so much!:) ❤️
Great tips! I absolutely love watching your videos!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much!:) ❤️
This is a precious video! Thanks!
May I ask what podcasts you were referring to?
Also ... what are you burning in the white pottery and also on the little wooden tray? Those are the first things that caught my eye!
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment!💕 I really enjoyed getting to know you more on Instagram!:) ❤️
These videos are so helpful and encouraging! ❤ I'd love to know what podcast you were referring to, too!
Thank you so much!:) I think it was Homemaker Chic. :)
New here! Similar channel names huh! Thanks for creating!
Yes!!! 😀 I like it:)
@@BecauseitMatters thanks for making lovely Christ centered content
Are you listening to homemaker chic ?? I love them! And loved this video and all the tips
Yes! I love them!:)
I used to love standing on my porch and waving goodbye to my guests as they drive off. However, these days, they like to sit in their vehicles and look at their devices before they leave. Sometimes that can take a while. Then, it just becomes awkward watching them. Does that happen with you?
That is an extremely good point! I have started to experience the same thing at times. :(
I think it’s good to list the ingredients of any food you serve or even have them written out instead of just saying them. Also have at least one genuinely filling thing, that’s not salad, that anyone could eat no matter what their dietary restrictions or allergies are.
Good tip:) thank you.
Hi lady, the quote you recited is it by you or it has a different author? I would like to use it on a sign in my home, but I want to credit the author
It is from an author, I believe their name is Jani Ortlund.
What r your favorite homemaking podcasts??? thank you 🤗
Ooh, one of mine is called Homemaker Chic! ❤️ another that is more marriage and family related is called Now that We’re a Family.
Hey, I was trying to find a way to contact with you. I do not have Instagram. Is there another way? Your email link does not work.
Oh I’m so sorry, my email is becauseitmatters@mail.com, but I don’t think it’s a link in my description box. ❤️
@becauseitmatter thank you