A (Weekend) Day in My Life as a MENNONITE MOM: girls' brunch + grocery haul, MOM CHAT, mini cakes
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00:00 Off to a brunch with my high school girl friends!
6:24 Stopping by the thrift store
8:45 Weekly grocery haul
11:50 Baking for a fellowship meal
16:30 Mom chat and q&a
32:55 Garnishing my lemon blueberry bundt cakes
40:27 Sunday catch up!
Veteran mom here… I am currently pregnant with my 8th. My oldest is almost 15. Research shows that you CANNOT spoil a child by holding them “too much”. Holding your baby establishes their feeling of security. So don’t worry about it; hold that baby! Having a secure relationship is the foundation on which you can build good discipline later on! They need to feel bonded and secure so that when you are training them as they grow, you have a relationship where they want to please you. If they’re detached from you emotionally, you’re in for an uphill battle. Things I learned along the way I wish I had done with my older kids. 😉
I'm sorry studies show many things that are not true... Like we come from monkeys.... Psychology is of the world. As a mother of 4 and a person who has loved many babies. who was single a lot because my husband was deployed or training. My family spoiled my daughter and it was impossible to function because she would just scream and cry if I couldn't hold her... it was overwhelming and impossible to function. My house was a mess and food was impossible. With my other children I was very careful about not spoiling them.. they are adults, who are loving kind and emotionally secure. We have a great relationship...
Having a strong bond with a child is definitely a plus and great ground for stable, emotionally well developed child/adult.
@@paulofell9939 LOL, humans didn't come from "monkeys", they came from now extinct primates (which doesn't equal "monkeys"). I respect religious people, but well sometimes their criticism of evolution is just too much for me.
@@slouberiee you are religious. Evolution is your religion. Where are the fossils of this evolution? It takes more faith to have proof in evolution than God.
@@paulofell9939 this could just be her personality. Some babies are more needy than others. not wrong, just different
Bravo!! Boundaries, no screen time, independent play, structure, manners…all amazing old fashioned biblical parenting concepts that produce independent productive adults into society! Wish more people were invested in actually raising their children! Love your videos!
Not necessarily biblical parenting needed in my opinion!
@@lizgilmore7314 sas
@@lizgilmore7314 if you like the way it works is I guess your right...,.🤷 I prefer a better world
@@paulofell9939 yes indeed we just need to respect everyone's views.
@@lizgilmore7314 respecting everyone's views sends people to hell for eternity. I prefer to share the life saving truth of the Bible. Respecting everyone's views has took America out of God's hands and put His wrath on our country. The only way to do it right and our only hope is in Jesus Christ. The historical one of the Bible
I love the relaxed approach to screen time at other people's houses. I think sometimes people forget that it's actually important for kids to learn that some things are just an our household expectation. It helps teach flexibility and different situations changes expectations to children at a young age.
I am an older mom - my kids are grown and I just wanted to tell you even though your kids are young, you are very wise in your thoughts on parenting. I notice so many children who don't know how to play independently and they miss out on so much getting to pretend and entertain themselves when parents feel they need to constantly entertain. And sharing responsibility with your husband is such a help. I love your channel so much!
We do road trips and our kids listen to music the entire time - it's all about how you get them used to things. We use screen time with only educational videos and as a treat. We waited a long time to introduce it - but we pace it. It's all about balance - I do think it's great that you have not introduced it yet. I love how you mention that we need to let our spouses help us also - because we tend to not let them help because we do think we can do it all... Thanks again for a great video and have a blessed day!
I love how you talk about ways to make motherhood fun. And just roll with the imperfections that life throws at you.
As a 45 year old mom with a 20 year old son and nearly 14 year old daughter I think you are on the money when it comes to parenting. I definitely made some parenting mistakes but we learn from everything. Thank you Megan for sharing your life and thoughts with us. Have a blessed day!
I’m a great grandma and I agree with you. Megan is doing such a good job. I think scheduling is one of the keys. God bless you as you tread thru the teen years❣️
I know this channel is geared to younger moms but I just love it, I’m 42 with a 16 and 18 year old. Great to see experienced mamas of older kiddos on here!
I am so sad over the war in Ukraine and today I did not watch the news. I prayed instead. It helped. But when your video came up I was confused. Its a Monday. Thanks for the bonus video. Such a lifter upper video just watching your mundane life. We are blessed over here!!!! Tks for cheering me up!!!
Love the no screen time and your godly outlook on raising children! In a past video you talked about the tone of your voice while talking to your children and it really stood out to me and I’m noticing that I desperately needed to change my tone. Thanks for being here and encouraging me and so many others!💛
A couple of activity ideas for young kids (I taught preschool, K and TK before I retired) : 1. A precursor to cutting with scissors is to tear paper into shapes (hearts, circles, squares, pumpkins, fish, etc). My classes use to love to tear newspapers into spirals. 2) Instead of shaving cream, mix up for your kids their favorite flavor of instant pudding and let them finger-paint with it on a cookie sheet. They'll love the clean-up process with licks of fingers and smiles all around. 3. Bath time can be a fun occasion when you add plastic measuring cups/spoons and funnels to their tub. If you have summer water toys that aren't too big, they could be added as well. They'll be happy to stay until they are squeaky clean! Blessings, Janell
I love that you have a no screen time policy. We have a very low screen time use in our house. 1 show a day for my kids on our tv. We have seen such a difference between our kids and their cousins who have unlimited screen time. Our kids have are way more creative and they are able to entertain themselves when it may be a boring situation. This has motivated me to stick on my current path. Keep doing what you're doing! We are unicorns!
You can't EVER spoil a baby - especially not by holding them! There's no such thing. It's all about secure attachment and that is what babies need. They need absolute security and safety in knowing they're being attended to when they make themselves heard by crying for example. Spoiling is a concept that only exists for kids when they develop a sense of the world around them - of what other people want and need and that only even begins to develop around 4-5 years of age. And even then, that development has only begun.
Yay - a Monday video!! Thanks for taking us along with you for the weekend. Your kids are so cute - I love Miller’s happy smiles at the end! 😍
I am so glad you talked about boundaries with kids. This is one on going discussion within my family we agree to disagree on! I am all about the boundaries. I think the only advice I can give new moms or moms with little ones (mine are 11 and almost 17) is take time for you. Do not feel the need to complete everything in one day. Being a mom is exhausting and there will be plenty of time to get house work done. Make games with the kids (if old enough) with cleaning up or putting laundry away. I used to do that with mine when they were little and would end the night with a movie and they loved it. Not such now because they are older 🤣🤣. Love the video!!
Lots of good info for new mothers. So much fun to be a grandmother! They come & go!
Megan! Thank you for the inspiration on the bunt cake! I didn't know what to make for dessert tonight, now I do!! So excited to try it.
I haven’t even started watching this yet and I am already so excited that it’s a long video!! Thank you so much for your hard work!!! Love your videos! ☺️☺️☺️
Yes, it's been a while since I had one over half an hour. I try to make my videos as concise as possible, I don't want to waste your time!! But I had a lot to say and show in this one!
I LOVE when they are longer also because usually I’m washing dishes or folding laundry while I watch so it’s nice when it’s as long as possible 😂
Great video Meghan! Including the kids in our daily life and house work is hard but so important. I admire all moms that do this. Please pray that I can grow in that area. Hugs to your family! Tere
You don’t have to apologize for how you raise your family. You are doing well.🎉
Lol Miller's smile at the end that was so cute
Your videos are just such a breath of fresh air
I raised my children before the Internet was available and they really learned to play. We didn’t have videos or tv either. I’m thankful it worked out like that. You gave great activity ideas and it was fun to hear you suggest a clean-up jar. We did that too. I added catalogue pictures to each one so that my pre-schooler knew what the paper said. I was an extra high-energy child and I needed my naps but hated to lay down for a nap. Mum made a no nonsense rule that I must rest for an hour after lunch. I could look at books but I had to lay down and not leave my bed. I fell asleep 80% of the time and that saved everyone a headache. I was napping like this until kindergarten and that made me value nap/quiet time when it was my turn to mother little ones.
🤗 Enjoyed the visit Megan, thank you! Take care.❤️
Loved this entire video Megan. Love your family.
So exciting a nice surprise! Love ur videos and how ur intentional of ur content .. always something to learn
I bought my boys a tonie box audio player for Christmas this year- they are 3 and 2. You can buy different characters and they each tell stories. Love it because it helps me not turn to screens. You can also record your own tonie with long distance loved ones reading and download other things. Thanks for all the tips and the recipe!
We love our Tonieboxes, too! We are screen free and they are great!
Where do you get them? I have 3 littles and I’d be interested in looking into it.
@@jera4121986 I bought mine used on Facebook marketplace but you can get them off Amazon too!
Totally agree. Every family is different but i think children will benefit immensely if they can learn what to do with their boredom.
Love blueberry and lemon together. I have an amazing recipe for Blueberry Zucchini Cake with Lemon Buttercream. It’s divine! Your parenting advice was great. I’m a mom of a 6 yo girl and 3 yo boy and would add that making sure your kids know what is expected of them all the time is important. Talk about everything! And give them responsibilities early on.
Thanks for time stamping the video! Much appreciated 👍
Hi from the UK! Thankyou so much Megan for this wonderful insight into your lives and oh my gosh...how adorable is little Miller his smile is amazing! ❤ 💙
If you don’t mind spending more for less product but 100% more convenience, you have to look up Wholly Guacamole avocado cups. It’s just avocado, not guacamole (that’s just the brand name) and it comes in little plastic cups in a pack of 6 and it’s the perfect amount for avocado toast and is already ripe and sealed so it lasts super long in the fridge. It’s changed my life!
I just made blueberry lemon scones this past weekend, and they were amazing! I've added your coffee cake recipe from last video to my list of things to make or bake in 2022.
Thanks for sharing Megan. i love the longer videos. and the shorter ones. pleasant monday surprize.. Really appreciate it.!
Oh my God Megan your baby is precious! and of course the other two are also precious! you always look so pretty in whatever you wear, you don’t look like you had a baby you look great ! God bless you and your fam!💜
Yay! I love your long videos!!❤❤
Hi! Megan Love your channel It is so nice to see you on Monday, Have an Awesome and Blessed day and your Family is so Sweet. Love from Kansas.
Yessssss a bonus video! Monday made! 😬 thanks for keeping things awesome here! Love relating to you and your family. Mommy of 3 (6,4,2)! ♥️ I stay home as well. Christian family with a lot of the same values. A lot in common, all the way from TN to Lancaster!
Great video. I set boundaries with my son, with screen time and other activities. It helps a lot.
Yay an extra video! Miller is so adorable! Beautiful dress you were wearing and those cakes looked delicious. Take care and God bless. ❤️
I know - I was wishin I could get one from you over the phone. 😀
Oh what a great video! It's been so long since I've got to watch one. Those children have grown so much! And baby Miller is so precious! He was a newborn the last time I got to watch. Your little Bundt cakes look delicious! Everytime I watch you bake something it makes me want to! (I just made banana bread!) Lol
I love your dress and shoes you had on towards the end. They are really cute! Thanks for sharing! Have a blessed week!❤️
Sometimes kids don’t have the words to express they are anxious, frustrated, or sad when they are toddlers. Setting boundaries is great! But letting those boundaries be flexible is also great. Love that you use redirection, like with the play dough or laundry folding.
I think it is great that your kids don’t do screen time! They are using their imaginations to entertain themselves and that is priceless.
Loved this video so much! Your content is so beautifully inspiring ❤️❤️❤️
The bundt cakes look great! I will have to try making them. Great information as well. Love your channel. ❤
Your Sunday outfit was extra special- you look gorgeous!
You have a great husband. Men should not need to "want" to perform their duties - they MUST. It is their job to be a parent just like it is the mothers job to be a parent!
My first is 10 weeks old now and letting go and letting my husband really parent is so so important. He keeps her while I run out all the time and I never feel like I need to do anything to “prep” him for that. I tell him when she ate last if he wasn’t around and leave it at that. I leave with no apologies for however long I choose to be out!
I’m 29 and I definitely grew up with a ton of tv and other “screens”. Way more than I feel like many kids today even get. Hours and hours a day was pretty typical.
Oh my word, that smile from Miller at the end!! And your dress is beautiful!! Thanks for the video.
A Monday Megan video surprise!!! Yay! And your parenting tips are spot on. Even now, though, after our boys are 22, 20 and 17, I feel so unqualified to give parenting advice. And my husband and I taught a Sunday school class on parenting yesterday?!?! Are we really qualified. So thankful for Jesus!!
Darling video.......those three babies of yours are the cutest and yes, you lucked out, Josh is definitely a keeper. Back in the beginning he was rather shy and seemed not to fond of YT but he has come a long way and as far as helping with the children and hard working family man he is tops. You are a darling couple and you really do have it all going on. He's so supportive of all your energy as well as you are of his interests /work and the entire family. I just admire you so much......your plate is beyond full and you certainly also have more input for our enjoyment.
Blessings to you both and your little ones.........darling family! Can't wait for spring when you and the children can be out in the yard playing and having some fun play time.
Thanks for the ideas for activities to do with my toddlers. And I looooove the green dress!
Love your videos! Keep up the amazing work!
I’m 27 weeks pregnant and loved your parenting chat 💜
YAY! A bonus video from Megan! I do miss the community garage sales that they do in Berks and Lancaster Counties! Long Island doesn't do it like that. Also, as always, I love seeing Tupperware in your videos!!
Blanket forts....a staple of my childhood and I'm 67 years old! A timeless activity!
Yessss encourage the dad... We as wife's and mother's can be cruel and overly critical.. it did not have to be your way... He is 50%of child and deserves to raise his child also
I read Misreading the Scriptures with Western Eyes last year and I loved it! A very worthwhile read!
Your Sunday outfit is beautiful!
Love your vlogs so much! Keep up the good work
I'm in my 70's so we didn't have screens. we did adopt our granddaughter (she's 23) and I bought educational c/d's for Math, science, etc from pre school to 6th grade for her. we also lived on a farm. she had all kinds of things to do to keep her busy. making mud pies, etc, playing with Alpaca's, riding bikes, camping, books, and books. when she would need a time out. she was so happy to go to her room till we realized she would just read. So we had to say Time out and no reading books. haha. she still loves her books. we always made our own playdough. so she could make her colors she wanted. we played so much card games ,
Great video! My mouth was watering when I saw those little Bundt cakes! I love anything blueberry! Mmm!
Church libraries are so nice. A lot of Baptist churches have them. I always thought it was interesting and fun to have!
Miller is so adorable! I agree with you on screen time, but I grew up before personal computers were even available to the public, so what do I know? haha.
I make a habit of filling mine up at half tank. This gives a good buffer and once you get in the habit it works well.
Oh love the dress, and Miller is so adorable and getting so big. I love all your videos thank you for sharing ❤️
I cannot sleep so I’m so thankful to find this brand new long vlog😬😬😬
I love this video. It has so many wonderful parts! I always enjoy seeing your groceries...sometimes I add an item or more from m yours to my list! Also, I like your fashions. Your baking was lovely; and I doubt if anyone thought there were too many blueberries in the muffins...they look delicious! This was a great bonus blog and it was great!
Yes I totally garage sale, I love it! My favorite time of year!
That Life Management Book is great!!!
Great video! I'm only fifteen but I love watching your videos. And I love how you did your hair, it looked super pretty on you!
🤤 I’m literally drooling over those mini Bundt cakes! It’s almost 9pm and too late to go out and buy lemons and blueberries to make my own😕😂 hopefully I can get to town and get the ingredients and make some tomorrow😁 thanks for the video!🥰
I have heard that if you have a lot of screen time it rewires the same brain paths as the drug herione does. And you get addicted to.
Keeps your kids away from screen time as long as possible. Our 16 yr just got a phone (and that’s because he has a job and has started driving) and that is very hard to do because all his friends had a phone looong before that age.
We adopted our 2 youngest kids at 2 and 3 yrs old, and they were used to sitting in front of the TV all day long. We had to teach them how to play and now they only get to watch a movie once a week (which they still don’t understand at 6 and 7)
My advice is to listen to every piece of advice that is given to you then make up your own mind xx
Adorable Bundt cakes 🫐🍋🥮
I use Hello Bello too! They are so good! I love how soft and NOT plasticy (not a word, I know!😂) they are! Plus, yes, the designs are so cute!😍
They feel so DIFFERENT!
My biggest parenting regret is around screen time. I wasn’t super strict but it was fairly limited as we only had an old tv to watch. Then a couple of years ago at the start of the lockdowns I got a couple of tablets and by the time everything went back to almost normal, nearly 2 years later, my kids were so different and obsessed with the screens.
The first month back at school I unplugged every device and put them in storage for 30 days. The tablets were broken and I haven’t replaced them. It’s a great way to reestablish boundaries and reset the kids if you have let screen time creep up higher than you are comfortable with.
I was staying at a small cottage in Pequea overlooking the Susquehanna the weekend of that snow squall. . . it was fascinating to watch it come over the river. Thanks for the idea of bins for activities my now 5 year old could totally get out a limited number of paints and papers to paint with if I had everything in a bin!
I love your videos so much!! Loved this one even more. More longer videos!
Totally agree with you on husbands helping with your new baby and kids. I was the same when I had a new baby. Actually my husband had way more experience than I did when we started having kids. Dads of course will do things differently and that’s a good thing. By the way I’m a grandma of ten grandkids now and my advice would be to “ not worry so much”. I also told the kids when I was working. I never thought I needed to entertain my children, and they all turned out very creative. Anyway, good job, you are a wonderful mom. I enjoy watching you as it gives me hope for the next generation! God bless!
love love love your content
That black top and the blue headband combo makes your eyes pop girl! 😍
Love your videos Megan… take care!
Yes! Being your neighbor over here in Ohio, I am so looking forward to spring! And I love all things lemon!
I love your channel, so relaxing to watch, thank you very much, God bless your family
Wow the little one is growing fast,he is absolutely gorgeous love to you all ❤❤❤❤❤🦋
So cute at the end with your hubby and Miller….😀
You might try turning the Bundt cakes over after they cool completely; holds the drizzle better and looks more like a mini-cake. The recipe sounds delicious!
Nutella frappe? Yes please! Recipe! You're the one who got me hooked on cold brew 😘
Your skin looks Great ❣Love the hair tie .
More long videos like this❤️❤️ God bless You and your beautiful family
Just hearing the question about a clingy toddler. Makes me feel better. I'm in that stage right now and it's killing my patience
Miller is to die for! ❤️
Hi Megan! Thanks for another great video, your editing is Amazing! Would love to see more on how you do it, what software you use, etc. :)
I always double the blueberries in my coffee cake recipe, so good!
Your outfit is goals 😍
Totally wish I would have had your videos when my kids were littles; they are 16 and 18 now. So I guess I’m going to be an amazing grandma someday. Tons of fantastic ideas!
Loved the ending. Too cute.
Also if you freeze blueberries before you bake with them they don't release as much water and don't spread as much and you get nice little blueberry dots in your cake/muffins
Megan ❤ I would love a video from you about your favorite toy and activities for babies and toddlers!!!!! I’d love to hear your recommendations ❤
Wow ! Those Bundt cakes look amazing . You are a great baker . Thanks for sharing ,'love these videos . DITL, have a great day !