I'm just a few minutes in but the echoing is really hard to listen to. I love the idea of this and am excited for future chats! Maybe put mics on or have podcast mics to help with the audio.
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Probably depends on one’s phone speaker. I could hear you fine. ✨ And, I’m totally more naturally like Jayna for cleanup, it’s super hard for me to relax with a mess. But I’ve shocked myself by finally learning to let go of that & clean up later, if that seems more appropriate in the situation. 😅
I could hear really well and I didn’t hear an echo 🤷♀️I like to have those that offer to help clean up join me in the kitchen so the conversations continue!
This video was PERFECTLY timed. Last night I was in tears after being left out of multiple get-togethers in a row by our friends and family. My husband kindly reminded that we can be the ones to reach out and host. This is out of my comfort zone, so I needed these tips so much. Thank you so much!
I have a friend who introduced me to what we call the “crappy dinner party”. I love it. We invite each other over, go to the grocery store, get the ingredients, and then make food together. Super fun with one or two friends.
If you haven’t listened to it, I love the audiobook “The Gospel Comes with a House Key” by Rosaria Butterfield. She calls it “radically ordinary hospitality” and I love her idea that it doesn’t have to be a big production to show hospitality to others. I always feel like if my house was cleaner or our repairs done, THEN I can have people over. I need to be better about not waiting for things to be perfect.
That book is next on my reading list😊 I am so grateful for my home. It could really use a paint touch up, and literally nothing we own is fancy, but I do my best to keep it cozy, tidy and clean(ish). I am always surprised when guests compliment us on our home and how peaceful and welcoming it is. I think there is something to it, when you are just unashamed of your home and do what you can with it and welcome others into your real life. The house becomes a background and the relationships in the home take center stage. I think maybe it comes across as unpretentious or something when you obviously aren't bending over backwards to impress your guest, and instead focus on the time you spend together. I am so happy my identity is in being a child of God, and not my house❤️
Loved this! Jayna’s quote at the end 🤯🙌🏼 I’m a 26 year old pastor’s wife with two small kids. I didn’t grow up in a family that hosted.. like ever 😅. When my husband and I got married 5 years ago, I was kind of thrown into the world of hosting and had NO IDEA what I was doing 😂 my poor guests at the beginning. It’s been a great experience to grow through though. Got a ton of ideas from this video. Still have so much to learn! Y’all are so blessed to have been raised in a culture in which hosting is a central component. Would love a part two of this chat 😊 when Megan said that she could talk for an hour about this I was like “please do!”
@Abigail Green - Yes, I agree with you... Jayna's quote was 🤯🙌 After thinking about it, I would like to add to that by saying: when someone leaves our home, they should have greater faith in, love for, and understanding of our wonderful heavenly Father. ❤️ Blessings to you, Abigail! May He bless & guide you in the work that He would have you to do. 🙏
Love your content! I always have to chuckle when y'all say "I think it's a Mennonite thing" because I don't think you realize how much the rest of the world has in common with you 😁 And I'm definitely a Megan (or a "Mary") when it comes to hosting and cleaning up! The dishes will always be there but my friends won't 💙
I love this! I just got married so the idea of hosting makes me nervous lol and I struggle with the idea of hosting people who are inconsiderate or don’t care about the other person’s property or things, so I’m trying to grow out of that mindset and be more willing to be hospitable cause that’s what believers are called to do. These are all great tips!
These videos are my favourite and I so look forward to them. I'm so glad you talked about checking on your kids every 10 mins or so, even with doors open. My brother was mostested by a boy only a year older than him as a child and my mum had an open door policy too, so I feel strongly that just open doors alone is not enough.
And I’m commenting for a second time (after getting through the entire video) to day after hearing you girls talk about different things you’ve done to host friends, I’ve about decided I want to move to your community 😄… and the comment at the very end about how being a good host means your guests leave feeling better about themselves instead of better about you- 🎯
A welcoming and joyful host and hostess is a blessing to others! Jen Schmidt wrote a wonderful book titled Just Open the Door and it’s all about hospitality! Jen once said that she thinks of our homes as mission fields and not museums!!
Megan, I really enjoy these visits with your cousin very much! Planning visits and foods are enjoyable for all ages! I’m a Nana and my oldest grandchild will be a senior in high school next year, so that means I’m not young except at heart! I also watch your weekly videos so you probably remember that I truly enjoy them because I often comment on them, too! Your young children bring back memories of my own young kids and my grandchildren, too! I was a teacher for many years and I just love young people! Take care and continue to enjoy your hubby and your beautiful children! 🌺 🌸 🌺
Revise Megan's tip about putting all the apps you use on your front screen to putti g them on the second screen leaving the first one empty! Or just have the weather app on the first screen. This way when you hit home it's always a clean slate to look at your pretty wallpaper and not be distracted with all the apps.
I love this topic! I’m not a Mennonite but grew up in the Church of Christ and hospitality is definitely a big thing in most Christian circles. I feel like it’s a reflection of God’s heart and a way to serve.
If you have never listened to “the Gospel comes with a house key” it’s all about hospitality and how needed it is for Christians. You should listen to it and let me know!
Hospitality is not just a Lancaster county thing. In my experience food goes across cultural lines no matter where you are from. Some of my best life memories have happened while dining with people from other countries.
This was brilliant 🌸 love the end quote 🌸 I find hosting incredibly difficult as I fear being negatively judged. But I try to get past that and make myself do it anyway. I think if I practice more it’ll be less of a big deal. I have family whose kids absolutely thrash my home and also do same to my parents home. It’s so hard to have that conversation with family without offending them but I find I’m not as generous on inviting them to stay because of it 🙈 100% food required when you host. I won’t relax unless I can get the person at least tea and a biscuit. My Nanna would always make you eat … even if you just had dinner before you called ❤️😂
I live in Australia & have never heard of mennonites but i think i want to be one 😂🥰🙏🏼 this is so awesome i love the sound of your lifestyles!!! Im the only stay at home mum & homemaker that i know and everyones so obsessed with working themselves to the ground. Too burnt out to actually see each other, its so sad. I want to live more like you gals! I love it! Keep it up ladies ❤
Loved this video. Im really enjoying this series. I enjoy hosting. And the closing comment from Jana was an excellent thought provoking goal. Thanks for all your hard work.
We are not Mennonites but we do like to host. We often have people over for parties, holidays, or just random get together’s. The problem is everyone relies on us to host. We never get invited anywhere. It makes me sad. I wish there was more give-and-take.
One trick if you forget someone's kids name is call them by a really unusual name or a name that is definitely not theirs like you're teasing them. "Hi, you're fitzherbert, right?" Then they'll usually laugh and say "no it's..." And then tell you their actual name. Then it's more like a joke than you actually forgetting.
Hey, I loved your chat! What came to my mind is that I feel like hospitality also refers to people who have fled to your country and that we also as a country should share what we have and welcome other people.
Whenever I bake cookies, bars etc. I save around half and freeze the dough in balls. So I pop a few cookies in before people come and they love the fresh cookies. And you don’t have the stress of making it day of! 💛
We have a real focus on sharing food together in fellowship in my Church. On a Sunday morning we just fill up our slow-cookers and then invite friends, students and guests over after Church so no one goes without the offer of lunch. It’s a great way to get to know people and discuss the sermon in smaller groups!
A few simple ideas for hosting 1) Stromboli and salad 2) taco bar 3) soup and salad 4) grill hamburger and hotdogs and add baked beans and salad Don’t stress about your house or even the food being “picture perfect”. Hostessing is not a competition to see who has the prettiest food display. Just be who you are and Enjoy the fellowship -that’s what hostessing is about Usually I put away any food and leave the rest for after everyone leaves.
Some really great tips. I’m older and I’m seeing a decline in people committing to serving others. I was saved when I was 18 and as I grew in my faith and relationship with the Lord I felt that need to help others and my church taught me the need to be a servant for the Lord and that means serving others
I'm partway through this video and I'm loving it! I'm not religious but one of the most important things to me is friends and (especially) family, so we definitely have a lot of common ground. I strive to be a person who brings people together and I would love to be the kind of person that makes those around me feel valued and comfortable. It seems like my Italian heritage shares a lot of the values that Mennonites have with regards to hosting, and it's something I'd like to develop more in myself (although I'm somewhat limited by living in a 700 square foot apartment). Thanks to you both for the wisdom, and the kick in the pants to put this sort of thing to the top of my priority list. 😊
I wait till people leave to clean up. I remember hating as a child my Aunt inviting us over for dinner and then having us do the dishes. I wanted a day away from dishes. I don't ask anyone to help me because I don't want to be asked 😂
Hospitality and food go hand-in-hand everywhere! I grew up in a military family, lived Coast to Coast across the US, and have lived and visited in several countries. When you go and visit someone, food is always expected!
Oh wow that quote... yes! Im learning to be more like Megan I guess, cleaning up after. Kids in bed, comfy clothes, a nice drink, headphones and tackle the mess. But Im naturally more like Jayna - clean up as I go, but I do always feel like a frustrated hostess, trying to clean, listen, talk, serve,.. and it shows. Working on that though, finding that sweet middle ground. I love kids, and I love other people's kids. The last time I had so many kids over however, I was done. Some mothers... Kids leaving their shoes on, jumping on the beds. Eating while roaming through the house, messy hands EVERYWHERE. It usually takes a week for me to not find any more messes in hiding places. I dont understand how mothers allow this, especially because I know they would hate that (some mothers even decide to never host because they hate others making it messy. Which Im okay with, if thats a ocd type of problem. Just... Please be mindful of the people who do "sacrifice" their homes.) Some mothers just dont think about it, they dont care, they allow messes in their home and are less aware of that kind of thing in general - thats fine, as long as they dont mind me asking to wash heads or not touch certain stuff, or eat at the table. We always say it takes a village, but few parents allow other parents to actually interfere in the most silly situations.
Personally I don’t enjoy hosting haha, but still do! With OCD tendencies and anxiety it causes me a lot of stress, but I try to push myself to do it. I do always end up enjoying myself but dread the prep and clean up because with my tendencies I fixate on perfection and I can’t rest/go to sleep until I “reset” my house after guests leave (cleaning, putting things back where they belong, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom cleaning, wiping down all surfaces, etc.). Everyone tells me that I am a great host though so at least my craziness and anxiety is kept hidden until they leave 😂
Hey from Europe! I am Greek and we are huge on family and hospitality. And yes food is absolutely expected when you visit someone! It can be as simple as some biscuits/cake for coffee and as elaborate as a full blown dinner with multiple dishes.
I enjoy your chats! I loved the quote at the end. Such a great thing to remember, and It kind of takes the pressure off of you to have to "perform". Another thing I would add to the list is to help pick up the toys before you leave. When we get somewhere the house looks so nice and when we leave it's a wreck. Mom/kids can spend a lot of time getting the house cleaned up to have company and it's nice to leave it clean when we leave. (Just hope your daughter doesn't say what mine did.. I told her it was time to pick up toys and she said "oh it's okay It was a wreck when we got here!"😂😂 She had heard me say that on more than one occasion about our own house. oh well, children keep you humble I guess 🙃)
I always taught my daughters to share their toys but before guests came over, they each would give me their special doll to put in my room so no one would touch them. We all have our special things and they did too. As for cleaning up, I just put the food away and pile up the dirty dishes, then clean up when the guests leave or in the morning.
I just came here from your conversation with Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone. I love your energy, you two seem like such fun! This topic caught my eye because I've been struggling with hospitality lately, in the past year and a half or so I guess. My husband and I sold our condo last February and moved out in April. We bought a farm property that is just pasture and are in the process of building g a house. In the meantime we've been living with parents until this April, we moved into a rental property close to our farm so we could start raising livestock and getting our feet wet with gardening. All that is to say, we haven't been completely comfortable hosting in our setting for the past year or so and as a consequence I haven't felt like I've put my best foot forward. I absolutely love to cook for people, but I've been feeling constrained. That said, lately everyone who has come to visit us has brought ALL the food for the weekend. They would say that they are bringing enough for one meal, and then it becomes so extremely extravagant that I end up not really serving much. We actually ended up with so much extra food last time(because I had planned to provide lunch) that we ended up with waste. They also have to travel a long way to get to us, and gas has been expensive as you no doubt are aware(even if you don't use it?), so I feel BAD when they come and have spent SO much money when what I want to do is show them how grateful I am that they came at all! My biggest fear coming out here was that no one would be willing to visit. The last visitors actually ended up feeding us AND doing all the cleaning. I was mortified but at the same time felt deep gratitude. It was so conflicting for me as I don't usually offer to clean much as a guest, like sometimes I'll do some dishes or help pack food, but not ALL of it, and I never expect or really want my guests to offer more than that either. I'm not really sure what is happening this year, but I think my first thought was that it was kinda bad etiquette as a guest to take over the host/esses job. Perhaps we are more blessed than I realized and they all somehow wanted to show us how much we matter to them. Or maybe they're all telling me they don't like my food!🤣🙉 I am bewildered. Any thoughts?
That was a great idea about letting everyone know which rooms are ok to play in. I visited one of the ladies that helped raise me with my small children. She took my son on a house tour and took him into the formal living room and told him he could ask about anything in the room and look at everything but that it was not a room for children to play in. He loved it and felt very special. And because she had done that he stayed out of there the whole visit. My mom never really liked the idea of having a child and this lady was the nicest lady she ever had me live with.
I really enjoyed this content & have to remind myself of a quote pretty often: “Hospitality focuses on the guests. Entertaining focuses on the Host.” I defiantly have Jayna tendencies when it comes to cleanup. But I’m trying to be more ok with leaving cleanup (except for food that needs to be refrigerated) until after the guests leave, and then be intentional about enjoying my guests! The dishes will be there tomorrow, but my guests won’t be😍 But that also depends on the size of the group & if the guests insist on helping cleanup. Sometimes I let them, sometimes I don’t🤗 But I’m always secretly glad if I do 😜
I love these videos! I definitely have a lot to learn when it comes to hosting. I always tend to get overwhelmed and anxious! This was a good reminder 😅
A nice video, even for someone like myself who is a lot older than you are. We also host after church on Sunday but I never serve hot / cooked food, but like a ‘cold buffet’ with several kinds of cheese and sausages, French bread, toppings, chicken wings and a salad. Maybe a soup, that only have to heat up. That way it is more relaxed for the hostess.
My husband and I added “hosting” to our budget because we love hosting and having people over, and we don’t have to stress about spending the extra money. It’s actually pretty great!
I’m definitely a “Megan” when it comes to cleaning up. I get the honor of hosting a LOT because I’m a pastor’s wife. I don’t want people seeing inside my cabinets or fridge.😂 I also don’t like for people to help with dishes…. If it’s Sunday after lunch, I want to be able to lay my children down for a nap and not have to worry about keeping my guest entertained while washing dishes.
Megan, that blue is perfect on you- so lovely. And I wish you ladies had been around sharing your advice 10 years ago 🤣… we used to host a small group of families with young kids in our small home … and I was just appalled that every single time the parents would never clean their kids’ hands and faces before turning them loose in the house, and would never step in and stop them from pulling anything they liked off the shelf… inevitably by the end of the evening all my kids’ crafting supplies, puzzles and games would be in a pile on the floor! Even as a seasoned mom I still find that many guests often pay no attention to their kids and I’m left to awkwardly ask them not to do things like stand on the white pillows with their shoes on! Maybe you ladies should take your show on the road and give some lessons 🤣
I'm a Jayna in the sense that I sneak away to the kitchen to do a power clean-up lol, just organizing dirty dishes, throwing away any trash, etc. But when people leave I definitely still like to take the time to do the full clean in the half-dark like Megan
I host my congregation in my home from time to time and food is a must! We have something called Oneg after synagogue which is basically just fellowship or like a pot luck after a church service but we do it every week! So I can relate!
I’m a Megan. I just clear the dishes off the table...serve dessert and we play games. Then as soon as everyone leaves for home, I go into tornado mode and clean the kitchen. Don’t do floors til the next day. Whew!!! Love you girls and love Mennonites.
Food is essential for any hosting! I’m an atheist, but was raised Lutheran. Across the board through every religion/background, it’s what almost everyone does. Of course there are exceptions, but even for a cocktail hour get together, we have snacks/appetizers. 🥰
I'm a Megan when it comes to hosting. On the food front, always have enough for guests, I've been to many events where there was too little food and then everyone is afraid to enjoy anything. So an extra bag of chips, pretzels, or even fruit and veggies, are great fillers to fill out a party spread.
The best hosting advice I have received is to never have your house spotless. Make sure there is always a little mess or something that needs cleaning. That way when guests come over it doesn’t make them feel inadequate if their house isn’t spotless, keeps the pressure off of you, and your clean home doesn’t become a source of pride. There is also something comfortable about hanging out at a friends house that isn’t spotless - like you can be more real with each other.
I'm definitely a Megan when it comes to cleaning up!! I want to enjoy my guests whole heartedly. Plus when everyone leaves my head is clear and I can focus and get it done in no time.
Visiting always goes so good around the table so I let the dishes as long as possible before we get up!! Love those times when you can hardly tear yourself away to do the dishes!
I used to cook for my extended family every other week. I loved the clean up. We would all work together and my kitchen would be cleaner when they left than most evenings when we dined alone.
Lol, definitely a Megan! I can't stand other people cleaning in my home. Recently, however, some family wanted to have a canning party and I was so so nervous! I stressed about it like crazy for a month!
Thou shall have food is absolutely the number one commandment in any culture or religion. I live in NYC and I am not a Mennonite, but some things are universal. For someone new to hosting, a sporting event or a streaming movie or concert is a stress free way to start. That takes the focus off you as the host and is easily a pot luck situation. Just make sure the bathroom is clean and have lots of ice. Everything else is optional. It's all about getting people to come together and have fun.
I can't believe I am from New Jersey and I found two shows of you people that are fantastic you and another lady I am watching you're very down to earth you guys are showing girls everything that that some girls don't even know I love your show and you don't leave anything out when you make mistakes either you let us know how funny it can be to make a mistake you and another lady that has a family on UA-cam you guys are fantastic I love watching your shows I learned how to repurpose two dressers from just watching you guys
I’m in Megan’s camp on cleaning up. I prefer to wash the dishes after everyone leaves, so that I can visit with my guests rather than focus on making sure everything is clean enough to meet my criteria. ;) I love your chats with Jayna! Thanks for sharing.
I'm somewhere in the middle as far as leaving the dishes. Flat surfaces need to be cleaned and dishes in the sink so the mess doesn't spread throughout the house. I loved the ideas. Thank you!
Oh my gosh … going to Mexico for cheaper surgery makes me just a little 😮but I assume everything went well so that’s great 😆😊😊 You two are adorable chatting together!
The American medical system is wild to me! It's crazy how people are left to their own devices for health care which (at least in my opinion) should be a shared burden of society. So sad that you have to jump through those kinds of hoops, but glad it ended up being something you were happy with!!
Oh I’m definitely a Megan when it comes to cleaning while hosting!! This episode came at the perfect time! I’ve just been itching to get back into hosting after having my baby…it made me more excited!
I'm like Megan, it flusters me to Try and clean up, pack up food and hold conversation with a bunch of people who are trying to help! I much rather leave it and give my full attention to my guests.
I haven't had many opportunities to host, but we just moved back to our hometown, so I am hopeful I will have more opportunities in the future. I don't mind waiting until everyone leaves to clean up. I think its important to spend time with your guests and not be forced to miss the fun. My grandmother would say, "It can be done... It shall be done... Tomorrow." I appreciate your content.
I really like this style of video without much editing, it's interesting, helpful and entertaining. The chatty style is very engaging. I think I'm more of a Jayna with regards to clearing up. I at least like to organise the mess!😂
You ladies are awesome as always! These past few months I've been really considering a career change into hospitality (I'm currently in government), and your beautiful video is definitely a Sign! And I'm more the clean as you go type - while something is in the oven, wash the cutters and mixing bowls, or get through cutting boards and peelers while something boils. Helps me not to get overwhelmed and I am done with everything at the same time :D
In Relief Society - my Church's Women's organization they pass around sign up sheets to bring meals to families in need. I've brought meals to those I don't know, but it doesn't feel too awkward since you know you're serving for Jesus and to be helpful. Love your ideas💞 I don't have room to host. My sister always wants to clean her kitchen up immediately and she lives 2 hours away so we don't see each other a ton and I would love it if she'd just come sit and visit so we actually get a chance to talk.
you ladies are so fun to watch!!! my rule for hospitality is providing a place were people can feel safe, welcomed and provide a sanctuary for them to rest a while. how you do that is very much a lifestyle choice. I'm like you Megan I'll leave the dishes till the end. but it depends who is coming over they might offer to help clean up so I let them. I always feel a bit anxious about people coming over that I have enough food or space, but in the end there isn't much else I can do but smile and enjoy fellowship/community. lots of people are wanting that right how especially seeing that thr virus has separated us for so long. also hospitality is for strangers too Abraham hosted random angels of God.
Megan when my mom was still hosting people at home as a ministers wife she made this dish.x2 packets of lightly salted crisps (layes,)x4 tins of shredded tuna,tin of 🍄 soup,x2 tins of peas, grated cheddar cheese x3 cups ,sliced tomatoes 🍅. Take a nice glass rectangular dish, spray with spray and cook.smash the chips, layer the dish with chips then peas then chedder cheese ,chips again,peas cheddar cheese until all the ingredients are layerd. Heat the mushroom soup as indicated, throw over the dish put sliced tomatoes and parsley or mixed Italian spice on top ,more grated cheese pop it in the oven at 180 degrees until cheese is melted and brown. Serve with a salad.or we had lasagne and salad etc.this is now in South Africa.
I don't think I've ever tried anything like that before! I guess it's cause I'm not a fan of tuna. I would love to know what is considered South African food, or is it just a blend of a ton of cultures?
@@MeganFoxUnlocked hi Megan no we do have a blend of different tastes cultures and preferences when it comes to food.in South Africa pap is a staple that is now made of corn we call it mieliemeel,maltabele pap made of sorghum and cereals. We eat curries,stews,veggies,rice 🥔, enjoy braais as we call it but you know it as barbecues. Wild meat and biltong and milk tart, koek sisters, male pudding , Hertsoggies are some of the desserts.yes alot of variety. Each culture have there own traditional food and recipes passed on through generations.
Love these mom chats! I’m definitely Team Megan when it comes to hosting….put perishable foods away then leave the dishes and clean up for later when I can put earbuds in and have some down time resetting my kitchen. For those that live (kinda) local, can you link to your friend’s parents’ cheese store? Always love finding new shops in the Lancaster area.
I always clean-up straightaway. I cannot leave it. I always host with a meal and dessert. My grandmothers both always served dessert so I feel like I've not "completely" hosted without a dessert (usually homemade but sometimes store bought) Even a quick playdate sends everyone home with cookies. I can't stop myself, haha
@@MeganFoxUnlocked There were a lot of points in her story. Everyone that hears it will get something different and encouragment from it. I really liked that her father showed love and respect for his wife with his comments to his daughter.❤❤ My favorite part of the video was your cousins quote at the end of the video.
First off, I love your videos!! And I especially love this new series that you are doing! Secondly, all of the parties I have hosted or been too, the ladies automatically start cleaning once everyone is done eating. It's almost like it is part of the party as weird as it sounds. But we all continue to fellowship as we help the hostess clean the kitchen/dining area. I'm from Tennessee, so I don't know if it's a Southern thing or just unique to my community. And this Southern Baptist girl agrees, you HAVE to have food at any gathering!!❤️
NO, WE MUST HAVE FOOD, agreed. I recently went to a family party and they had very little food and there wasn't a variety, which is important. Like, sandwiches for appetizer and then pasta AND a meat for the dinner is fine with me and most people. Everyone was talking about their disappointment with the food, so not just me loll.
"Hospitality means primarily the creation of a free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people but to offer them space where change can take place." ~Henri Nouwen~ I read this quote by Henri Nouwen. His perspective is quite interesting. It really gave me a fresh perspective on it. Yes! I truly think hospitality starts with a heart's attitude. It helps to prepare the table for people to feel welcome. And then rule NR 1 about food, for sure! 😁 What is a feast without food?!
I absolutely love these sessions you and your cousin do. They are prime. I do tidy up the table and put dishes rinsed in the sink and then join my guests visiting but I don't do a total clean up as I feel that would be rude to leave guests waiting. They are the focus of the get together not the kitchen clean up. LOL Love the last comment also about the sign of a true hostess. Excellent and so so true. Keep doing these as you can as they are so enjoyable. There was quite an echo and it was difficult to hear everything clearly but I could make it out. Love these vlogs..........your cousin should have a channel......she's a delight! Blessings to you both!
I have heard medical nightmares from friends injured in accidents in Mexico. One friend had a spinal injury body surfing, and spent 4 days in critical care in Mexico before his family and friends had to pay for him to be flown to the US for surgery. When he arrived in the US, he still had sand on his legs! think your husband was lucky!
I'm just a few minutes in but the echoing is really hard to listen to. I love the idea of this and am excited for future chats! Maybe put mics on or have podcast mics to help with the audio.
Thanks for the feedback! Everyone, give this comment a thumbs up if you thought about it! We are still trying to decide what the future looks like for this podcast style series. We could go a couple different ways with it and would love to hear all your feed back!
@@MeganFoxUnlocked I also agree with brook. Wearing mics would make it much easier to hear you.
Probably depends on one’s phone speaker. I could hear you fine. ✨
And, I’m totally more naturally like Jayna for cleanup, it’s super hard for me to relax with a mess. But I’ve shocked myself by finally learning to let go of that & clean up later, if that seems more appropriate in the situation. 😅
I hear no echoing and I have my earphones on. Still, I agree that mics would make it so much more better.
I could hear really well and I didn’t hear an echo 🤷♀️I like to have those that offer to help clean up join me in the kitchen so the conversations continue!
This video was PERFECTLY timed. Last night I was in tears after being left out of multiple get-togethers in a row by our friends and family. My husband kindly reminded that we can be the ones to reach out and host. This is out of my comfort zone, so I needed these tips so much. Thank you so much!
I have a friend who introduced me to what we call the “crappy dinner party”. I love it. We invite each other over, go to the grocery store, get the ingredients, and then make food together. Super fun with one or two friends.
I used to do that with my best friend and we love it soooo bc we can have girls talk and also learn with each other
If you haven’t listened to it, I love the audiobook “The Gospel Comes with a House Key” by Rosaria Butterfield. She calls it “radically ordinary hospitality” and I love her idea that it doesn’t have to be a big production to show hospitality to others. I always feel like if my house was cleaner or our repairs done, THEN I can have people over. I need to be better about not waiting for things to be perfect.
That book is next on my reading list😊 I am so grateful for my home. It could really use a paint touch up, and literally nothing we own is fancy, but I do my best to keep it cozy, tidy and clean(ish). I am always surprised when guests compliment us on our home and how peaceful and welcoming it is. I think there is something to it, when you are just unashamed of your home and do what you can with it and welcome others into your real life. The house becomes a background and the relationships in the home take center stage. I think maybe it comes across as unpretentious or something when you obviously aren't bending over backwards to impress your guest, and instead focus on the time you spend together. I am so happy my identity is in being a child of God, and not my house❤️
Loved this! Jayna’s quote at the end 🤯🙌🏼
I’m a 26 year old pastor’s wife with two small kids. I didn’t grow up in a family that hosted.. like ever 😅. When my husband and I got married 5 years ago, I was kind of thrown into the world of hosting and had NO IDEA what I was doing 😂 my poor guests at the beginning. It’s been a great experience to grow through though.
Got a ton of ideas from this video. Still have so much to learn! Y’all are so blessed to have been raised in a culture in which hosting is a central component. Would love a part two of this chat 😊 when Megan said that she could talk for an hour about this I was like “please do!”
@Abigail Green - Yes, I agree with you... Jayna's quote was 🤯🙌 After thinking about it, I would like to add to that by saying: when someone leaves our home, they should have greater faith in, love for, and understanding of our wonderful heavenly Father. ❤️ Blessings to you, Abigail! May He bless & guide you in the work that He would have you to do. 🙏
Love your content! I always have to chuckle when y'all say "I think it's a Mennonite thing" because I don't think you realize how much the rest of the world has in common with you 😁 And I'm definitely a Megan (or a "Mary") when it comes to hosting and cleaning up! The dishes will always be there but my friends won't 💙
I love these chats! The sign on its side makes me crazy though…am I the only one?
I love this! I just got married so the idea of hosting makes me nervous lol and I struggle with the idea of hosting people who are inconsiderate or don’t care about the other person’s property or things, so I’m trying to grow out of that mindset and be more willing to be hospitable cause that’s what believers are called to do. These are all great tips!
I love how megan is a girly girl, and Jana more of a tomboy like myself! So nice to see the similarities & differences of 2 Mennonite women 💝
These videos are my favourite and I so look forward to them. I'm so glad you talked about checking on your kids every 10 mins or so, even with doors open. My brother was mostested by a boy only a year older than him as a child and my mum had an open door policy too, so I feel strongly that just open doors alone is not enough.
And I’m commenting for a second time (after getting through the entire video) to day after hearing you girls talk about different things you’ve done to host friends, I’ve about decided I want to move to your community 😄… and the comment at the very end about how being a good host means your guests leave feeling better about themselves instead of better about you- 🎯
A welcoming and joyful host and hostess is a blessing to others! Jen Schmidt wrote a wonderful book titled Just Open the Door and it’s all about hospitality! Jen once said that she thinks of our homes as mission fields and not museums!!
Megan, I really enjoy these visits with your cousin very much! Planning visits and foods are enjoyable for all ages! I’m a Nana and my oldest grandchild will be a senior in high school next year, so that means I’m not young except at heart! I also watch your weekly videos so you probably remember that I truly enjoy them because I often comment on them, too! Your young children bring back memories of my own young kids and my grandchildren, too! I was a teacher for many years and I just love young people! Take care and continue to enjoy your hubby and your beautiful children! 🌺 🌸 🌺
I'm with Jayna. I can't leave a mess untouched and I can't relax until it is all cleaned up.
Revise Megan's tip about putting all the apps you use on your front screen to putti g them on the second screen leaving the first one empty! Or just have the weather app on the first screen. This way when you hit home it's always a clean slate to look at your pretty wallpaper and not be distracted with all the apps.
You guys have been talking about things I've needed to hear PERFECT timing!
I love this topic! I’m not a Mennonite but grew up in the Church of Christ and hospitality is definitely a big thing in most Christian circles. I feel like it’s a reflection of God’s heart and a way to serve.
If you have never listened to “the Gospel comes with a house key” it’s all about hospitality and how needed it is for Christians. You should listen to it and let me know!
I love these episodes!! Keep them comming ladies!! I feel like I'm sitting with some friends and I enjoy your guyses tips!! Have a blessed week!! 💜💜
Hospitality is not just a Lancaster county thing. In my experience food goes across cultural lines no matter where you are from. Some of my best life memories have happened while dining with people from other countries.
100% agree! I have an Israeli friend that is way more hospitable than any Americans I know.
This was brilliant 🌸 love the end quote 🌸 I find hosting incredibly difficult as I fear being negatively judged. But I try to get past that and make myself do it anyway. I think if I practice more it’ll be less of a big deal. I have family whose kids absolutely thrash my home and also do same to my parents home. It’s so hard to have that conversation with family without offending them but I find I’m not as generous on inviting them to stay because of it 🙈 100% food required when you host. I won’t relax unless I can get the person at least tea and a biscuit. My Nanna would always make you eat … even if you just had dinner before you called ❤️😂
I live in Australia & have never heard of mennonites but i think i want to be one 😂🥰🙏🏼 this is so awesome i love the sound of your lifestyles!!! Im the only stay at home mum & homemaker that i know and everyones so obsessed with working themselves to the ground. Too burnt out to actually see each other, its so sad. I want to live more like you gals! I love it! Keep it up ladies ❤
As a person with a lot of weird food allergies, it goes SO FAR when you pretend it’s not a big deal to accommodate me.
Loved this video. Im really enjoying this series. I enjoy hosting. And the closing comment from Jana was an excellent thought provoking goal.
Thanks for all your hard work.
Thanks for watching! 🧡
We are not Mennonites but we do like to host. We often have people over for parties, holidays, or just random get together’s. The problem is everyone relies on us to host. We never get invited anywhere. It makes me sad. I wish there was more give-and-take.
One trick if you forget someone's kids name is call them by a really unusual name or a name that is definitely not theirs like you're teasing them. "Hi, you're fitzherbert, right?" Then they'll usually laugh and say "no it's..." And then tell you their actual name. Then it's more like a joke than you actually forgetting.
This is brilliant 🎉😂
Love the idea of the "introducing question" of "what is your hobby?"!! ☆
Hey, I loved your chat!
What came to my mind is that I feel like hospitality also refers to people who have fled to your country and that we also as a country should share what we have and welcome other people.
Whenever I bake cookies, bars etc. I save around half and freeze the dough in balls. So I pop a few cookies in before people come and they love the fresh cookies. And you don’t have the stress of making it day of! 💛
We have a real focus on sharing food together in fellowship in my Church. On a Sunday morning we just fill up our slow-cookers and then invite friends, students and guests over after Church so no one goes without the offer of lunch. It’s a great way to get to know people and discuss the sermon in smaller groups!
Honestly, I have been a subscriber for quite a while. I am 65 years old. Women can always find commonality!
That's true! You can find a way to connect with anyone with a little effort!
A few simple ideas for hosting
1) Stromboli and salad
2) taco bar
3) soup and salad
4) grill hamburger and hotdogs and add baked beans and salad
Don’t stress about your house or even the food being “picture perfect”. Hostessing is not a competition to see who has the prettiest food display. Just be who you are and Enjoy the fellowship -that’s what hostessing is about
Usually I put away any food and leave the rest for after everyone leaves.
Some really great tips. I’m older and I’m seeing a decline in people committing to serving others. I was saved when I was 18 and as I grew in my faith and relationship with the Lord I felt that need to help others and my church taught me the need to be a servant for the Lord and that means serving others
I'm partway through this video and I'm loving it! I'm not religious but one of the most important things to me is friends and (especially) family, so we definitely have a lot of common ground. I strive to be a person who brings people together and I would love to be the kind of person that makes those around me feel valued and comfortable. It seems like my Italian heritage shares a lot of the values that Mennonites have with regards to hosting, and it's something I'd like to develop more in myself (although I'm somewhat limited by living in a 700 square foot apartment). Thanks to you both for the wisdom, and the kick in the pants to put this sort of thing to the top of my priority list. 😊
Also, agree with food being a necessity!!
Family is so important. Thanks for watching 🧡
I wait till people leave to clean up. I remember hating as a child my Aunt inviting us over for dinner and then having us do the dishes. I wanted a day away from dishes. I don't ask anyone to help me because I don't want to be asked 😂
Good point . It’s nice to give the guest a break . I do always get up and help bring the dishes to the kitchen .
Hospitality and food go hand-in-hand everywhere! I grew up in a military family, lived Coast to Coast across the US, and have lived and visited in several countries. When you go and visit someone, food is always expected!
Oh wow that quote... yes!
Im learning to be more like Megan I guess, cleaning up after. Kids in bed, comfy clothes, a nice drink, headphones and tackle the mess. But Im naturally more like Jayna - clean up as I go, but I do always feel like a frustrated hostess, trying to clean, listen, talk, serve,.. and it shows. Working on that though, finding that sweet middle ground.
I love kids, and I love other people's kids. The last time I had so many kids over however, I was done. Some mothers... Kids leaving their shoes on, jumping on the beds. Eating while roaming through the house, messy hands EVERYWHERE. It usually takes a week for me to not find any more messes in hiding places. I dont understand how mothers allow this, especially because I know they would hate that (some mothers even decide to never host because they hate others making it messy. Which Im okay with, if thats a ocd type of problem. Just... Please be mindful of the people who do "sacrifice" their homes.) Some mothers just dont think about it, they dont care, they allow messes in their home and are less aware of that kind of thing in general - thats fine, as long as they dont mind me asking to wash heads or not touch certain stuff, or eat at the table.
We always say it takes a village, but few parents allow other parents to actually interfere in the most silly situations.
i wish i had mama friends like megan and jayna!!!!!!!!💜🙏Finally getting a chance to listen to this episode while my toddler naps! love this series!
Personally I don’t enjoy hosting haha, but still do! With OCD tendencies and anxiety it causes me a lot of stress, but I try to push myself to do it. I do always end up enjoying myself but dread the prep and clean up because with my tendencies I fixate on perfection and I can’t rest/go to sleep until I “reset” my house after guests leave (cleaning, putting things back where they belong, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom cleaning, wiping down all surfaces, etc.). Everyone tells me that I am a great host though so at least my craziness and anxiety is kept hidden until they leave 😂
Awww good for you! It's hard to do things we don't enjoy!
Hey from Europe! I am Greek and we are huge on family and hospitality. And yes food is absolutely expected when you visit someone! It can be as simple as some biscuits/cake for coffee and as elaborate as a full blown dinner with multiple dishes.
I enjoy your chats! I loved the quote at the end. Such a great thing to remember, and It kind of takes the pressure off of you to have to "perform". Another thing I would add to the list is to help pick up the toys before you leave. When we get somewhere the house looks so nice and when we leave it's a wreck. Mom/kids can spend a lot of time getting the house cleaned up to have company and it's nice to leave it clean when we leave. (Just hope your daughter doesn't say what mine did.. I told her it was time to pick up toys and she said "oh it's okay It was a wreck when we got here!"😂😂 She had heard me say that on more than one occasion about our own house. oh well, children keep you humble I guess 🙃)
I always taught my daughters to share their toys but before guests came over, they each would give me their special doll to put in my room so no one would touch them. We all have our special things and they did too. As for cleaning up, I just put the food away and pile up the dirty dishes, then clean up when the guests leave or in the morning.
I just came here from your conversation with Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone. I love your energy, you two seem like such fun! This topic caught my eye because I've been struggling with hospitality lately, in the past year and a half or so I guess. My husband and I sold our condo last February and moved out in April. We bought a farm property that is just pasture and are in the process of building g a house. In the meantime we've been living with parents until this April, we moved into a rental property close to our farm so we could start raising livestock and getting our feet wet with gardening.
All that is to say, we haven't been completely comfortable hosting in our setting for the past year or so and as a consequence I haven't felt like I've put my best foot forward. I absolutely love to cook for people, but I've been feeling constrained.
That said, lately everyone who has come to visit us has brought ALL the food for the weekend. They would say that they are bringing enough for one meal, and then it becomes so extremely extravagant that I end up not really serving much. We actually ended up with so much extra food last time(because I had planned to provide lunch) that we ended up with waste. They also have to travel a long way to get to us, and gas has been expensive as you no doubt are aware(even if you don't use it?), so I feel BAD when they come and have spent SO much money when what I want to do is show them how grateful I am that they came at all!
My biggest fear coming out here was that no one would be willing to visit. The last visitors actually ended up feeding us AND doing all the cleaning. I was mortified but at the same time felt deep gratitude. It was so conflicting for me as I don't usually offer to clean much as a guest, like sometimes I'll do some dishes or help pack food, but not ALL of it, and I never expect or really want my guests to offer more than that either.
I'm not really sure what is happening this year, but I think my first thought was that it was kinda bad etiquette as a guest to take over the host/esses job. Perhaps we are more blessed than I realized and they all somehow wanted to show us how much we matter to them. Or maybe they're all telling me they don't like my food!🤣🙉 I am bewildered. Any thoughts?
That was a great idea about letting everyone know which rooms are ok to play in. I visited one of the ladies that helped raise me with my small children. She took my son on a house tour and took him into the formal living room and told him he could ask about anything in the room and look at everything but that it was not a room for children to play in. He loved it and felt very special. And because she had done that he stayed out of there the whole visit. My mom never really liked the idea of having a child and this lady was the nicest lady she ever had me live with.
I really enjoyed this content & have to remind myself of a quote pretty often: “Hospitality focuses on the guests. Entertaining focuses on the Host.” I defiantly have Jayna tendencies when it comes to cleanup. But I’m trying to be more ok with leaving cleanup (except for food that needs to be refrigerated) until after the guests leave, and then be intentional about enjoying my guests! The dishes will be there tomorrow, but my guests won’t be😍 But that also depends on the size of the group & if the guests insist on helping cleanup. Sometimes I let them, sometimes I don’t🤗 But I’m always secretly glad if I do 😜
I had to giggle when you said, "Big whoop!" 🤣🤣 My mama is from PA, and although we aren't Mennonite, she says that! 🤭🤣
I’m definitely like Jayna when it comes to clean up the kitchen, It annoys me so bad when my kitchen is a mess!
I’m most definitely a Jayna when it comes to cleaning up! There’s absolutely nothing relaxing about a messy kitchen and than try to sit and talk
I love these videos! I definitely have a lot to learn when it comes to hosting. I always tend to get overwhelmed and anxious! This was a good reminder 😅
A nice video, even for someone like myself who is a lot older than you are. We also host after church on Sunday but I never serve hot / cooked food, but like a ‘cold buffet’ with several kinds of cheese and sausages, French bread, toppings, chicken wings and a salad. Maybe a soup, that only have to heat up. That way it is more relaxed for the hostess.
My husband and I added “hosting” to our budget because we love hosting and having people over, and we don’t have to stress about spending the extra money. It’s actually pretty great!
I love this idea!
I’m definitely a “Megan” when it comes to cleaning up. I get the honor of hosting a LOT because I’m a pastor’s wife. I don’t want people seeing inside my cabinets or fridge.😂 I also don’t like for people to help with dishes…. If it’s Sunday after lunch, I want to be able to lay my children down for a nap and not have to worry about keeping my guest entertained while washing dishes.
Megan, that blue is perfect on you- so lovely. And I wish you ladies had been around sharing your advice 10 years ago 🤣… we used to host a small group of families with young kids in our small home … and I was just appalled that every single time the parents would never clean their kids’ hands and faces before turning them loose in the house, and would never step in and stop them from pulling anything they liked off the shelf… inevitably by the end of the evening all my kids’ crafting supplies, puzzles and games would be in a pile on the floor! Even as a seasoned mom I still find that many guests often pay no attention to their kids and I’m left to awkwardly ask them not to do things like stand on the white pillows with their shoes on! Maybe you ladies should take your show on the road and give some lessons 🤣
I'm a Jayna in the sense that I sneak away to the kitchen to do a power clean-up lol, just organizing dirty dishes, throwing away any trash, etc. But when people leave I definitely still like to take the time to do the full clean in the half-dark like Megan
I host my congregation in my home from time to time and food is a must! We have something called Oneg after synagogue which is basically just fellowship or like a pot luck after a church service but we do it every week! So I can relate!
i think you should let Jayna talk...but it was great to listen continue making this vids!!!!
I’m a Megan. I just clear the dishes off the table...serve dessert and we play games. Then as soon as everyone leaves for home, I go into tornado mode and clean the kitchen. Don’t do floors til the next day. Whew!!! Love you girls and love Mennonites.
Im more like Jayna- But want to learn to relax and do it later! It doesnt take very long at all and my husband is a wonderful helper!
Food is essential for any hosting! I’m an atheist, but was raised Lutheran. Across the board through every religion/background, it’s what almost everyone does. Of course there are exceptions, but even for a cocktail hour get together, we have snacks/appetizers. 🥰
Yes! Im an atheist homemaker and LOVE hosting but I couldn't imagine doing so without food. It feels wrong lmao
I'm a Megan when it comes to hosting.
On the food front, always have enough for guests, I've been to many events where there was too little food and then everyone is afraid to enjoy anything. So an extra bag of chips, pretzels, or even fruit and veggies, are great fillers to fill out a party spread.
Thank you for the encouragement to host. Haven’t done it in ages, but it would be nice to.
The best hosting advice I have received is to never have your house spotless. Make sure there is always a little mess or something that needs cleaning. That way when guests come over it doesn’t make them feel inadequate if their house isn’t spotless, keeps the pressure off of you, and your clean home doesn’t become a source of pride. There is also something comfortable about hanging out at a friends house that isn’t spotless - like you can be more real with each other.
I'm definitely a Megan when it comes to cleaning up!! I want to enjoy my guests whole heartedly. Plus when everyone leaves my head is clear and I can focus and get it done in no time.
I think your way is probably best! Ill have to try it next time
Honestly I admire people who do it your way! Somehow it seems more mature and responsible 😅😅😅
@@lydiazook4615 hahaha! Well that's a nice compliment ☺️
Visiting always goes so good around the table so I let the dishes as long as possible before we get up!! Love those times when you can hardly tear yourself away to do the dishes!
I'm based in Spain, and here food is a must too. It is an important part of the culture, and they love eating and sharing food 😊
Loved this - favorite was “innocently vandalizing”.
I used to cook for my extended family every other week. I loved the clean up. We would all work together and my kitchen would be cleaner when they left than most evenings when we dined alone.
Lol, definitely a Megan! I can't stand other people cleaning in my home. Recently, however, some family wanted to have a canning party and I was so so nervous! I stressed about it like crazy for a month!
Thou shall have food is absolutely the number one commandment in any culture or religion. I live in NYC and I am not a Mennonite, but some things are universal. For someone new to hosting, a sporting event or a streaming movie or concert is a stress free way to start. That takes the focus off you as the host and is easily a pot luck situation. Just make sure the bathroom is clean and have lots of ice. Everything else is optional. It's all about getting people to come together and have fun.
I can't believe I am from New Jersey and I found two shows of you people that are fantastic you and another lady I am watching you're very down to earth you guys are showing girls everything that that some girls don't even know I love your show and you don't leave anything out when you make mistakes either you let us know how funny it can be to make a mistake you and another lady that has a family on UA-cam you guys are fantastic I love watching your shows I learned how to repurpose two dressers from just watching you guys
I’m a Latter-day Saint and our culture of hosting is similar 🤗 I love having families from our congregation over for Sunday night dinner!
Omg! Latter-day Saint here too! ✨👏🏾
Also a Latter Day Saint ❤️ I love hearing about Megan’s life and her take on religion - life - family.
Oh ya Latter Day Saint right here also we love to host , have friends over , picnics etc gotta have foods Xo
I’m in Megan’s camp on cleaning up. I prefer to wash the dishes after everyone leaves, so that I can visit with my guests rather than focus on making sure everything is clean enough to meet my criteria. ;) I love your chats with Jayna! Thanks for sharing.
I'm somewhere in the middle as far as leaving the dishes. Flat surfaces need to be cleaned and dishes in the sink so the mess doesn't spread throughout the house. I loved the ideas. Thank you!
Oh my gosh … going to Mexico for cheaper surgery makes me just a little 😮but I assume everything went well so that’s great 😆😊😊
You two are adorable chatting together!
I was skeptical too at first. But the facilities were way nicer and newer technology than in the states. The dentist was also part of the ADA
Oh and it wasn't surgery... just a root canal and cavities fixed. :) 😀
The American medical system is wild to me! It's crazy how people are left to their own devices for health care which (at least in my opinion) should be a shared burden of society. So sad that you have to jump through those kinds of hoops, but glad it ended up being something you were happy with!!
@@jaynaburkholder1507 oh wonderful! It sounds like he did his research I am so glad that worked out! 😊
@@danat7016 me too! 😊
Oh I’m definitely a Megan when it comes to cleaning while hosting!! This episode came at the perfect time! I’ve just been itching to get back into hosting after having my baby…it made me more excited!
I'm like Megan, it flusters me to Try and clean up, pack up food and hold conversation with a bunch of people who are trying to help! I much rather leave it and give my full attention to my guests.
did this last night! Got the food in the fridge with the help of my guests and then left the rest til this morning!
Maybe ill try Megan's way next time
I haven't had many opportunities to host, but we just moved back to our hometown, so I am hopeful I will have more opportunities in the future. I don't mind waiting until everyone leaves to clean up. I think its important to spend time with your guests and not be forced to miss the fun. My grandmother would say, "It can be done... It shall be done... Tomorrow." I appreciate your content.
I really like this style of video without much editing, it's interesting, helpful and entertaining. The chatty style is very engaging. I think I'm more of a Jayna with regards to clearing up. I at least like to organise the mess!😂
I enjoyed this so much! Made me want to invite some friends over :)
I loved how food focused it was, we're like that in Oklahoma, too 😂
You ladies are awesome as always! These past few months I've been really considering a career change into hospitality (I'm currently in government), and your beautiful video is definitely a Sign!
And I'm more the clean as you go type - while something is in the oven, wash the cutters and mixing bowls, or get through cutting boards and peelers while something boils. Helps me not to get overwhelmed and I am done with everything at the same time :D
In Relief Society - my Church's Women's organization they pass around sign up sheets to bring meals to families in need. I've brought meals to those I don't know, but it doesn't feel too awkward since you know you're serving for Jesus and to be helpful. Love your ideas💞
I don't have room to host. My sister always wants to clean her kitchen up immediately and she lives 2 hours away so we don't see each other a ton and I would love it if she'd just come sit and visit so we actually get a chance to talk.
you ladies are so fun to watch!!!
my rule for hospitality is providing a place were people can feel safe, welcomed and provide a sanctuary for them to rest a while. how you do that is very much a lifestyle choice.
I'm like you Megan I'll leave the dishes till the end. but it depends who is coming over they might offer to help clean up so I let them.
I always feel a bit anxious about people coming over that I have enough food or space, but in the end there isn't much else I can do but smile and enjoy fellowship/community.
lots of people are wanting that right how especially seeing that thr virus has separated us for so long.
also hospitality is for strangers too Abraham hosted random angels of God.
Megan when my mom was still hosting people at home as a ministers wife she made this dish.x2 packets of lightly salted crisps (layes,)x4 tins of shredded tuna,tin of 🍄 soup,x2 tins of peas, grated cheddar cheese x3 cups ,sliced tomatoes 🍅. Take a nice glass rectangular dish, spray with spray and cook.smash the chips, layer the dish with chips then peas then chedder cheese ,chips again,peas cheddar cheese until all the ingredients are layerd. Heat the mushroom soup as indicated, throw over the dish put sliced tomatoes and parsley or mixed Italian spice on top ,more grated cheese pop it in the oven at 180 degrees until cheese is melted and brown. Serve with a salad.or we had lasagne and salad etc.this is now in South Africa.
I don't think I've ever tried anything like that before! I guess it's cause I'm not a fan of tuna. I would love to know what is considered South African food, or is it just a blend of a ton of cultures?
@@MeganFoxUnlocked hi Megan no we do have a blend of different tastes cultures and preferences when it comes to food.in South Africa pap is a staple that is now made of corn we call it mieliemeel,maltabele pap made of sorghum and cereals. We eat curries,stews,veggies,rice 🥔, enjoy braais as we call it but you know it as barbecues. Wild meat and biltong and milk tart, koek sisters, male pudding , Hertsoggies are some of the desserts.yes alot of variety. Each culture have there own traditional food and recipes passed on through generations.
I love this series! Please keep doing it! Great job, ladies ❤️
Love these mom chats! I’m definitely Team Megan when it comes to hosting….put perishable foods away then leave the dishes and clean up for later when I can put earbuds in and have some down time resetting my kitchen. For those that live (kinda) local, can you link to your friend’s parents’ cheese store? Always love finding new shops in the Lancaster area.
It's called September Farm Cheese in Honeybrook Pa
@@jaynaburkholder1507 Thank you!
I always clean-up straightaway. I cannot leave it. I always host with a meal and dessert. My grandmothers both always served dessert so I feel like I've not "completely" hosted without a dessert (usually homemade but sometimes store bought) Even a quick playdate sends everyone home with cookies. I can't stop myself, haha
I absolutely loved this video! Especially the story of her saying "it's nothing!" Haha🙂
So glad you enjoyed it!
Sometimes you gotta keep those real life stories in, even though we're not always sure what the point is. I guess entertainment right!?
@@MeganFoxUnlocked There were a lot of points in her story. Everyone that hears it will get something different and encouragment from it. I really liked that her father showed love and respect for his wife with his comments to his daughter.❤❤ My favorite part of the video was your cousins quote at the end of the video.
It’s so wonderful that you have this “built-in” community.
First off, I love your videos!! And I especially love this new series that you are doing! Secondly, all of the parties I have hosted or been too, the ladies automatically start cleaning once everyone is done eating. It's almost like it is part of the party as weird as it sounds. But we all continue to fellowship as we help the hostess clean the kitchen/dining area. I'm from Tennessee, so I don't know if it's a Southern thing or just unique to my community. And this Southern Baptist girl agrees, you HAVE to have food at any gathering!!❤️
Yes to the food requirement for hosting!! That is such a Southern Baptist thing as well. Our socializing honestly evolves around Church and Food. 🙌
NO, WE MUST HAVE FOOD, agreed. I recently went to a family party and they had very little food and there wasn't a variety, which is important. Like, sandwiches for appetizer and then pasta AND a meat for the dinner is fine with me and most people. Everyone was talking about their disappointment with the food, so not just me loll.
Love this episode! We host frequently for play dates & these tips are great.
Jayna- where is your t-shirt from? It is so pretty
Thanks! I got it in Mexico!
I wanted to ask about your tshirt too! I don't think I can make it to Mexico! 😉😂
@@grammy3875 it was from a store called C & A. I looked on their website and tried to find it to link but i couldn't. 😕
c&a is a german Departement store,funny to read there is one in Mexico
@@jaynaburkholder1507 thank you for checking. That was very sweet of you!
We are moving and will be having a housewarming party, so perfect timing again!
"Hospitality means primarily the creation of a free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people but to offer them space where change can take place."
~Henri Nouwen~
I read this quote by Henri Nouwen. His perspective is quite interesting. It really gave me a fresh perspective on it.
Yes! I truly think hospitality starts with a heart's attitude. It helps to prepare the table for people to feel welcome. And then rule NR 1 about food, for sure! 😁
What is a feast without food?!
I love this quote
I absolutely love these sessions you and your cousin do. They are prime. I do tidy up the table and put dishes rinsed in the sink and then join my guests visiting but I don't do a total clean up as I feel that would be rude to leave guests waiting. They are the focus of the get together not the kitchen clean up. LOL
Love the last comment also about the sign of a true hostess. Excellent and so so true.
Keep doing these as you can as they are so enjoyable.
There was quite an echo and it was difficult to hear everything clearly but I could make it out.
Love these vlogs..........your cousin should have a channel......she's a delight!
Blessings to you both!
I could listen to you gals chat all day long!
I’m always taking notes! So much fun, I’m so glad you have started this on your channel🧡
I love these homemaking chats. The two of you always have such interesting conversations and tips.
I was thinking it but you said. I love the colors and I literally love both of your outfits but that blue sweater is my favorite!!!
I loved the spring cleaning of your phone!
I have heard medical nightmares from friends injured in accidents in Mexico. One friend had a spinal injury body surfing, and spent 4 days in critical care in Mexico before his family and friends had to pay for him to be flown to the US for surgery. When he arrived in the US, he still had sand on his legs! think your husband was lucky!