Let’s Not Be Extreme
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- The world is a weird and unsure place right now…. But with a little creativity and some hard work we can do this.
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Storm Is Over by Windshield
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I must honestly say, out of a good percentage of "homesteading" vloggers , your family paints the best real, portrait of a homesteading life style. You are honestly just showing your life , without trying to be a household name, sell /promote stuff, or be UA-cam super stars to fund a "ideal" way of living ... Your the real deal Your family really warms my heart and inspires me to do better. 💙
Yes! While I appreciate anyone who figures out how to make money in virtuous ways, I can’t always relate anymore.
I relate on this channel best because I am just trying to survive with my homestead. I don’t have extra help. It’s me all week running five of my seven kids all over the place. My husband works hard and long to provide this for us, but it is soooo hard to make progress with when your homestead isn’t what’s making you any money. I can’t afford help, yet. And one thing I noticed is that watching the highlight reels of farms online that have so much money and help, has really affected how much I enjoy my own. I’ve had to step back from most online homesteaders because I get so discouraged with the reality of building my own. The smell, the mess, the damage the animals cause, the expense, the long, relentless work… That’s what’s reality of homesteading for the vast majority of us.
The Hollars and Simple Living Alaska are two of my favorite channels. They are both, "Hey, here's our life, come along for the ride."
Agreed. It’s what brings me here. I follow most of the “down to earth” homesteaders (trying to make the move from CA), and this family just does it right. They don’t push agendas, merch, idears and etc etc. they just film their day, make us laugh, give tips and then they put the vid out! That makes me want merch and etc!
Could not have said it better myself! Your family is just beautiful!
Agree with above 4 yrs followed you and ya family brilliant love ya vida and I started growing 3 urs ago too your my dream life x
I was watching a old Justin Rhodes video and got a notification that y’all posted a new video! YaY! I agree with you Meg, recycle, reuse, buy second hand for all home goods and clothing.
That's a fine idea if you can find second hand or used clothing that fits you. I rarely do plus I don't have the time (full time carer for my 95yo mum) or patience to go trawling through the racks of clothes at our second hand stores here where I live in Queensland Australia.
Justin Rhodes relies on everyone else’s ideas. He can’t even butcher an animal by himself! He cuts off the legs when he needs to use them. 🤪 Amateur at the most!
@@lindagoodwin3908 totally agree!!!
I love seeing young people with the values I grew up with and still use today! I came from a family of ten and those values saw us through many hard times.
Great frugal homemaker tips, Meg! Thank you 💜
OK, That was just precious, As they say" A Woman's work is never done. Such wisdom from a person who lives what she teaches. HMMM Practice what you preach is the best way of saying what you and Ben do. You all are such an inspiration to so many people even those of us who are over 55 are so proud to see Y'all teaching so many including you family.. God Bless.
I’m with you Meg, focus on frugality will be the key to thriving. Thrift will become popular. Gardening, preserving, chicken keeping, reinventing leftovers, no waste!
Spread the message…not the fear!
I can’t say enough about how I love your videos, family, and the way you handle yourselves!
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I always add red quinoa to my rice to add protein. It looks like a different dish eventhough it was a leftover.
@Villagesteader 💯
No shame in not being wasteful. Older can often mean sturdier, which means higher quality. Thrift vs Walmart bet you will save money too.
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Meg, I'm so glad you spoke on this subject. I've been so sad at the way the homesteading community has handled this in such a panicked and frenzied manner. I much prefer a just be as prepared as possible attitude. I appreciate you very much!
Yes, I feel the same way about these scare tactics by some.
Dolly Perry-The scare tactics are used as click bait.The ones doing this are trying to cash in on people's fears.
@dolly Perry I so agree with you. I am tired of seeing some of these homesteading videos that are doing nothing but instilling fear and acting as though he/she has all the answers!
@@markmorris3579 I don't believe that is true for all of them. I feel that many truly believe there is a catastrophe coming. But even if you believe it you need to be very careful not to cause panic. Fear-mongering is evil in its own way.
I agree Dolly. It's too late to be a prepper when everything is going down hill.
As Meg said, "Make do or do without."
I would like to commend you on this video. I have actually unfollowed some UA-cam homesteads because of how they have commented and portrayed themselves in this situation. Your family is the absolutely the best and I can proudly say that I am raising my family in a similar way. Thank you for being true to who you and your family are!!
This is one of the things I miss so much about my late husband - he was great at making things from something else. I used to tease him about his “Alan rigging” but I truly miss it now. I’ve learned to scale things down to serving one. There are some things I wish I knew how to do, I just do without, now. You do what you can to make your own little spot of earth a better place.
Do you miss the comradery that you had as a couple of "lets divide and conquer" to face the world together? I sure do. I have to do everything myself now. Yes I know how to do things but after years and years of not being "the point/lead" on somethings I'm not good at those things anymore. Sigh...... it is what it is I guess. Can someone do a how to dust zoom refresher class LMAO (kidding.... wait.... no not kidding! ) giggles.
@@williamgair3230 yes. Even after almost ten years it’s like missing a piece of myself.
I really appreciate the perspective. It really struck me, when you said that you don’t want to add to the noise. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and positivity. As much as I enjoy growing a garden, cooking, baking and canning, we’re also really bad about eating all of our leftovers too! It’s about progress, not perfection 😊 And life is always a work in progress.
Exactly! Just do a little better each day.
@@TheHollarHomestead Our 5 leftover shrimp from yesterday's lunch are now tonight's shrimp rollups in bibb lettuce I just harvested. We call it the extra free meal. JGiles
@@TheHollarHomestead How much flour for muffins and baking time? I didn’t get that on the vlog. Love your cooking vlogs. Have watch you all since your move from California. I’m grandmother from Eastern KY. Love your little family.
@@jennykiser2627 here is the full recipe:
Muffins - 48
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
2 cups milk
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp salt
Beat together in a large bowl. Add:
8 tsp baking powder
5 cups flour
Combine gently until just mixed. Add:
3 cups blueberries (or other additions)
Bake at 400* for 15-20 minutes or until just golden.
Meg you are such an inspiration! By watching your channel, you have taught this 70+ yr old city dweller so many things. Thank you for sharing your talents and your precious family with us!
I so appreciate this video, as well as your others. Some of the big name “homesteaders” show a lavish lifestyle throwing money around like we can all live that way. Less about real homesteading and more about sponsorships and views. It can be disheartening, honestly. I love how genuine you guys are. I learned something I can use today - didn’t just feel like I watched a commercial!!
Amen 👍💯
And some of the 'homesteaders' do not even live like they portray. It is more like a fantasy life they create for their social media platforms. When not on camera, they live like most everyone else.
Thank you, Meg, for speaking on this subject. I love what you guys are doing! Blessings from ~Idaho~
How's Idaho? My grandma lives in Harrison. Love it.
Thank you, Meg!!!! Every "homestead" UA-cam channel, loves showing all the animals and growing food but very few go into details on how they use those wonderful things.
I love this message, I needed it. I’ve been worrying about how am I going to buy more seed, more food, more of everything. When a good answer is; be careful and use wisely what you have and what you are able to buy.
Thanks Meg!
Amen, Meg!! I LOVE how you and Ben are running your homestead!! ❤
Well said Meg, I watch your channel (and others) because I appreciate your lifestyle and would love to have my own plot of land to grow vegetables etc some day. Its not because of any fears I may have about whats going on around me but because I want to spend more time outside, I enjoy learning new things and working with my hands.
I love this. Always fun to watch you in the kitchen but this one was extra. I love hearing your practical, calm approach.
I wholeheartedly agree! If my momma ever caught me being wasteful she would have tanned my hide! Be grateful for what you have, and part of the gratitude is using it as well as you can.
Love Meg using the word “gleaned” at the end. The old meaning of glean was to gather the leftovers in the field after a harvest - no waste.
I use silicone muffin cups and they work very well. The only drawback is that the silicone muffin cups are a bit of a pain to clean. They are fairly reasonably priced on amazon.
My parents grew up on a farm during the Great depression. Both never went without for food. They were pretty self sufficient.
Still, growing up as their children, it was surprising how much they saved and reused materialistically. Waste not want not, eating everything on your plate, and wearing hand me downs, and one present for birthdays… was just part of the family plan in the 1950’s.
As a parent in the 1980’s….my children’s life was completely different. I didn’t follow my parents values at all…We threw away so much stuff…..and bought more and wasted even more.
I have really had to look at my values and change my lifestyle a lot. I love what you are teaching your children, and the lifestyle they are learning…Bravo👍
I love this, keeping stuff out of a landfill is awesome! I so appreciate this, been trying to do more of this myself.
Common sense and positivity are much appreciated. Keep on doing what you're doing setting the example. And get that baby her own YT channel she's adorable and loves the camera.
Great advice Meg! I think you should write a cookbook! 🥰
Wonderful video. I so love that you all are posting more. Your whole family is a joy. So much good info too. God bless you, keep you and grow you channel.
Awe and Buggy snuggling Ben at the end was so sweet! ♥️♥️
THANK YOU!!!!
I'm getting tired of the fear-mongering and frankly quit watching the news. I'm missing out on some important stuff, but I don't miss the fear and screaming.
I will say that when I had to stop working due to a disability, the only way we survived for 2 1/2 years waiting on SSDI to come in was due to us having a prepared mindset ! NO to panic, But YES to being prepared for anything ! Thanks for the wisdom !!!!!
Thank you for a wonderful video! I was brought up exactly the same as you Meg, not being wasteful and using what you have to it's fullest.
"Make do and mend" is how I was raised and still holds true for me. Wonderful to hear that echoed by your family thousands of miles across the world. Good wishes to you all.
It's funny. When Ben said "I'm not a tight wad" I thought no, you are resourceful. And then you both said resourceful.
I'm not a homesteader, just a retiree with limited mobility but I have always liked to use things that are worn past usefulness to make something new and useful, so I can relate.
Old wood became a low bathroom shelf to store towels and then it became a wall cabinet in the garage to hold small tool cases. It's still in use after 27 years though I've changed homes 3 times.
I really enjoyed Meg doing this vlog. It's been a long time since she's done one. Great ideas shared!
I think y'all need to have at the very least 5 more kids! We need more people like your beautiful family in the world. Your spirt of being kind, brave, honest, resourceful is absolutely inspiring! God Bless you Ben and Meg and those great kids of yours!
Meg, Thank you so much for sharing your way of life. I related to so much you said. And, as a master of reusing leftovers to create new meals, I applaud your efforts and your courage to try new things. In the end, using all the food, tends to be more of an art than a science. I hope your family enjoys your "experiments" as much as you enjoy your creativity in the kitchen.
Great vlog, Meg and lots of great kitchen ideas. Loved watching Buggy with her daddy.
Wise words, Meg!! Thank you for your positive spirit! 💕
“Still slicing bacon”. They call that a high quality problem 🤣🤣
Agreed 💯 waving from VA
Oh I just remembered this! Since you are talking frugal I have to tell you this story! My Granny raised 5 kids during the depression, she was NOT a hoarder but she was frugal and planned, budgeted and saved for things and had a small cushion for the unexpected. Anyhoo, she judged prospective grand-daughters-in-law by how they peeled potatoes. If they peeled them carefully, making fine thin peels they were thrifty and smart. If however they just jabbed at it every which way and took off great hunks of potato with the peel then they were spenders and ignorant.
Love this video, Meg! Excellent advice! Would love more of these whenever you are able to
I am totally with you Meg. We do the same thing and it helps big time stretching every leftover meal we can. 💚
I love your dinner time prayers!!!
Dad being the priest of his family, leading you all in righteous living!!!
Good on you Ben and good on Meg for being frugal and caring for your family!!!
Thank you for sharing this! This is so very important! Being fearful during all of this will only put people in worse situations. Making wise, planned out choices not fear based ones. Thank you for helping out those who are feeling weighed down feel more relief and control over what they can ❤️
Thank you for this message. I am not a homesteader in the position to raise my own meat and grow my own produce but I love watching these channels because it is truly the way I've always WANTED to live (like the pioneers lived-working hard and appreciating everything). The fear mongering from some of the other homesteader channels has freaked me out. Yes, I know things are getting bad and will probably get worse. No, I can't afford to stock pile a years' worth of food nor do I have the space for it. I am doing what I can little by little and pray God will provide when needed. And I absolutely love Three Rivers Homestead!
A basic kitchen with a little extra of your highly demanded scratch ingredients put on the shelf is the way to go. JGiles
There are people who grow things they eat a lot on their balcony, patio, or even in front of windows.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your positivity, your encouragement, your knowledge and words or wisdom were all what I needed.
So much fear, panic to buy preps, can, preserve, etc and to be ready for the shortages is all so stressful. It's hard to not get caught up in it all. I have had to distance myself from UA-camrs because I cant go around panic buying and stock piling everything we may need. It's just not wise and I do not feel called to do so. I feel called to trust the One who is in control and ro let Him lead and guide us to be ready for what is to come in such a time as this.
Gods blessings on you and your family.🙏
Oh and by the way, I have made some of the best meals out of leftovers. My son loves them and it's from a little bit of this and a little bit of that....makes me smile. 😊
My feelings also! Maybe a lot of the fear is expressed by those who don't believe in God or if they do believe, still want to be in control and take care of everything themselves. That used to be me but thankfully I now trust the One who has the power and the knowledge I don't. 💖
@@robinrummel1359 Praise the Lord! 🙏
When you realize God fed the children of Israel when they had nothing, and He gave them manna, it’s much easier to see God as provider and that He will help you get enough.
@@gerriebell2128 exactly! And Jesus fed 5,000 men, wonder how many women and children, with a few fish and some bread...and there were leftovers!
@@robinrummel1359 Amen! 🙏
Thank you guys for being motivation for me. Ben is an amazing father and husband. He makes a great role model for me. Meg you are awesome and I appreciate seeing the effort you put into the home. Very inspirational to see you guys this far into your journey. It feels like you bought the homestead just yesterday.
This is exactly why you guys are one of my favorite channels. Thank you for keeping it authentic.
LOVE the muffin recipe- I'd be interested in more recipes like this.
Same here. How many cups of flour, would you know?
Meg should really do a thrifty cookbook. That includes planning meals to use the leftovers for other meals. How to make things from scratch, and how to extend ingredients. Maybe even a section on; how to make and keep up sourdough starter, canning, pasta making, cheese/yogurt making, and sauce/gravy making. I would love a section on preserving meat, sausage making, and how to store rendered fats.
So many big channels are almost warning of panic,I’m glad you are helping inform about using ‘waste’ I’m so guilty of fridge death!!
This is inspiring,thank you
Fridge death! 🤣 I love that.
Well said and yes it comes with practice and thinking outside the box. I'm "old" 68 and as I look back I'm a product of parents who clearly lived out these principles to which my siblings and I learned by example.
Oh to myself in thought or even out loud now and then I'll mumble making something out of nothing but truth is I find it very pleasing to repurpose food to wood to clothing etc.
Watching 4 grandkids in my daughter's home I often find multiple meals left in the fridge and as the caregiver I create many a meal using "leftovers" and when the table is very quiet everyone busy eating I know I've done well.
I think part of it is the "world" tends to be so fast paced fast food or a quick this or that often is the way. But as you have so stated Meg if you use those skills in the good times the hard times can be easier to get through.
Not to preach but things I learn over they years often are because people I surround myself with are teaching me by example. Quickly I'll share an analogy;. The hostage crisis was going on and you know from history or because you remember it 15 Americans were being held hostage in Iran for 18 months. One of which was the son of our Pastor and his wife. It was a very difficult time as parents for them not knowing if they would ever see their son again. Fast forward and the US was able to negotiate all 15 back home from Iran safely. A big celebration was held at our church in Southern California with over 3,000+ in attendance welcoming Gary home. The Pastors wife, Gary's mother, spoke to the audience and paraphrasing she said "Build today because when the waters are raging you can't build anything". What Gary's mother was saying is that as parents getting through 18 months with your child in harms way was extremely difficult. It was but by the Grace of God they were able to make it through and their long relationship with God saw them through. Building strong relationships over time and faith building gave them strength to draw upon in times of trials and tribulation.
We too can build skills like Meg is saying during the "good times" that will be very helpful during the hard times. If we slow down and be good stewards of what we have rather than consuming so much we can be better for it in the long run.
We had two daughters so I take my hat off to you, having 4 growing boys/men plus Ben (and sweet Lillyanna) to continually feed. All of your meals look so good and they must appreciate your efforts, I’m sure. You seem to make food prep effortless for your crowd. I love watching what you produce in your kitchen (bread, cheese, baked hood, meats, meals). 🥰
Reasonable, rational, and awesome advice! Really great tips on stewarding what we have been given well. Proverbs 31 comes to mind listening to you. Thank you Meg! God Bless all of you.✝️💜
You guys are always positive, resourceful and full of Ideas. Thanks for sharing all the tips. Buggy is so smart she's taking in alot after while she's going to do everything even with the boys. Be blessed ❤️💐👍
This is the life that my grandmother lived. She was incredible at not wasting anything. My favorite was the leftover mashed potatoes. They became potato pancakes or potato soup! My favorite was the potato soup. She did not waste anything. Junk mail got feed to the worms with the coffee grounds. She did not compost but would have a load a cow poop delivered every winter for the garden and most of her yard was garden. Old clothing was recycled into quilts or rugs the really warn out quilts became the filling for the new ones. This was how we kept warm in the winter. Nothing wasted.
I love three Rivers homestead ! I’m doing the same ! Trying my best to use my leftovers too! I know it’s hard ! Knowing how to use leftovers is invaluable ! Pick up cookbooks ! Piece it together !!!!!
I really appreciate this today!
Myself and husband are older 63 and not well. I just got him out of a terrible situation after 3yrs in a nursing home that seriously almost killed him!
So.... Now we are temporally in a retirement community and he's on hospice with me as caregiver as he's in a wheelchair.
BUT
Good News is....
He's gone from 122lbs to 160lbs in a few months and is getting stronger each day. They also said he'd never walk..
Well he IS.... A little bit with the help of a walker.
Ok... My point... Sorry
I've been so utterly scared with all that's happening.this place isn't a good place. I fought for 4 months just to get our refrigerator replaced because it wasn't working right. AND with his condition and the fact we can NOT eat the terrible food here...well I'm struggling. It's also VERY small, two rooms and not a normal kitchen. So I've had to be very resourceful to say the least to keep us feed.
It's so refreshing for me to watch your family each day.
Hell... I've been afraid to try and make bread but you showed me not to be... I thank you so much!
I want to thank you for this video today...we really need more of the same 😘
Bless you all
Stay safe 🥀
Meg Meg Meg... You blow my mind! So frugal, so wise, SO Peacefilled. Thanks for being YOU. 💞🍞🐄🐖🐔
One of the best takes on running a home I have seen !!! I am not perfect at this but I do try.
YES!!!! That's so much more practical and less stressful and really what everyone should be doing whether things are plentiful or lean. Thank you.
Upcyling is very satisfying. Each Spring our city has Fix Up/Clean Up week. Your junk goes on the blvd for the city to pick up and dispose of for free - however - it is a rite of Spring that whoever can use anything can just take it. Just be neat and don’t leave a mess. Scrapemetal is culled by those willing to do the work, windows are repurposed etc.
The end result is a much cleaner/neater city. Being unable to haul an old fridge away is no longer an impossible hurtle. Everyone has fun. Everyone has different skills and finding your exact free treasure is great! It’s a city wide event and people pose in costumes in the various piles just for laughs. Less junk in landfills, less yards filled with old washers/dryers etc. More creative projects and it gives people with limited resources a chance to get items they actually need. Win/win.
Ben... really good of you to take the time with all the boys in the welding class. Please find the time to introduce the Rhodes boys to machining ... measuring... so many life skills that aren’t available to most.... you have in abundance.
I really love the Sam the Cooking Guy "Recipes with intentional Leftovers" book, his videos also tend to lean heavily on leftovers being used as well. It's a great practice to be sure. Love the videos, and they're improving every time as well! Great job on the editing!
Wise philosophy, Meg, my childhood was filled with such sayings that indeed have been grounded in beneficial truths.
At the top of the list in maintaining life & being productive is…encouraging people to prepare the inside, their hearts & souls.
The end of, "Conspicuous Consumerism." I totally agree, Meg.
A couple of frugal things I did when all 10 children were home....picked the poultry rack clean. If there wasn't enough to make a meal, I stored it in the freezer and added to it. Cereal was a treat. Even 30 years ago, it was expensive and no one liked the bottom of the box,(or bag). So I would collect all the left overs in a large container and use that to make "rice crispy treats". I worked full time, so after school snacks and lunch treats were a challenge. So I had a collection of jars that held a double recipe for cookies in a jar, cakes, and brownies. There was a notebook with the ingredient list for the wet additives needed. I love watching your vlogs, and the efforts you put into your family.
She's SO PRECIOUS!!That sweet voice! Oh my goodness, you're SO blessed!! I'm so glad you are filming more. I really missed you guys when you were filming a couple of times a month. The way you look at Ben just makes me believe that maybe there's such a thing as forever love. Thank you.
country ingenuity beats store bought any day! I love the log- lifter. I have always functioned on the premise that if I can do one thing for free or cheap, that's more money I will have for other things when purchasing is the only option. Anyway, the "gotta-have-its" are the ones that suffer most when times get hard. :)
So much needed information for all of us. Money saved is money earned. God Bless.
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what i learned about left overs, just my hubby n me now, is that I dont make as much the first round - not like when the kids/nephew/daughter's friends, etc. all lived under roof. But glad to know that leftovers get everyone; thanks for sharing, being honest and Loving the life you Live!!! blessings n sunshine always!
I absolutely loved this video. You are wise beyond your years Meg and sharing it with others will just make the generation coming up be more resourceful as well. The same with Ben. He shares his knowledge of thinking outside the box, building important items for his homestead without overspending on everything new. Your children are learning all these things from you both and will be so much better off for it. The more you scratch your head and say what else can I use this for, the more ideas come to mind. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a Blessed day.
Great video, Meg. Love hanging out in the kitchen. Those old sayings are still around for a very good reason. As my husband and I get older, I have realized that we don't need the quantity of most of the ingredients I use to present for a meal. Leftovers become future freezer meals. I love that. Figuring out how we can use the things we already have and create something we need. Second life for sure. Great video.
Well said!! My husband and I sold our 10acre farm that we weren't farming. It was taking alot of resources to keep it mowed and watered, snow ploughed, etc. In the house, we had a walk-in pantry. The buyer commented about my "grocery store". I planned ahead and had most things on hand instead of waiting until I ran out of things. Thanks for the reminders for the common sense things we should be doing every day.
I was taught from young to be frugal. And to make what you need with what you have, if at all possible. It is good to hear that ideal from others.
One such reuse.... I got a huge box of quilted pillow shams at an auction for $3. I have since stitched them together and made 4 quilts. And they are so liked in my family that I have been gifted with shams from garage sales...thrift stores... and other auctions. Have traded quilts for canning jars and other things that are well worth spending my sewing time for.
Was nice to hear your thoughts on frugality.
Wishes for a good day to all
I just MELTED at buggy's opening sequence. She is such a doll 🥰 very good tips/points on being more frugal, thank you!
Meg, you shared a lot of inspo and great reminders. Thanks, guys!
Sensible, practical advice given without judgement. Much appreciated with all the negativity swirling around us these days. 🥰 Also, another way to save money is with textiles. You can choose to use/reuse/rescue in ways that can save a lot of money. Old towels and blankets make beautiful braided rugs, pot holders, cushions, table linens, lap blankets, purses, etc. It’s extremely easy to make curtains out of inexpensive flat sheets. An outdated dress or curtain from the second-hand store (if thought of simply as yardage) can give you a lot of material to work with. Remember Scarlet O’Hara? 🤣. Consider learning how to sew - it’s not that difficult and it’s easy to find an inexpensive sewing machine used or on sale. Need new blankets - or want to give them to people in need? You can often buy fabric in bulk online and hem them yourself. If you use iron-on strips you don’t even need to sew. 😊 Have you taught your kids how to hand sew at least well enough to repair a split seam, fix a hem or replace a button? I’ll get down off my soapbox now. Just a reminder that frugality comes in many forms. 😁
seeing the entusiasm in Bens (and the boys) eyes when they get to use their brains to problemsolve, invent and find solutions that works, takes away all thought of tightwadness :D
Great tips on baking Meg! I have been learning to bake outside of a box, so to speak. The whole bread thing is a bit overwhelming. The video you made for sourdough, has helped so much. You explained things and why or why not to do things. Thank you!
Meg, it feels like there should be a cookbook in your future. You are so good at this!
One of my most treasured cookbooks is a 1938 cookbook from Canada. The from scratch recipies were tried and true "depression" make dos, and early war years rationing "stretches" that used far less sugar and white flour. Also how to make the lesser grade cuts of meat more savory and tender, with the proper cooking techniques. A favorite recipe was baking meat, savory sauce and cheese into mini loaves for the kids "grab and go" lunch or after school snacks before chores.
I think being creative enough to reuse things in a productive way is awesome and smart! Enjoyed your videos very much!
Being resourceful not only saves money, but goes in hand with producing less waste to go in garbage dumps. The whole “reduce, reuse, recycle “ philosophy that’s similar to your “use it us, wear it out, make do or do without”mentality.
I just watched Joel Salatins podcast from yesterday on how our Christian duty includes being wise with our resources & our systems here on earth. This all goes hand in hand.
Thank you for sharing- and especially your experiments with cutting back on ingredients in recipes. May God continue to bless your family!
As a single mother I raised my kids and learned a lot of frugal things and am glad I had to do this. I am glad to see your input since I hear so much panic and very little actual helpful info. You did good!! Thank you!
There have been so many fear based vids. I just started deleting subscriptions. I do not come to youtube for that kind of stress. Thanks for not participating in that. Life just doesn't have to be like that. My youtube experience is much better now.
Prudent and frugal! Two great words for running your life! God Bless You Meg and your family. 🙏🙏🙏
I think this is my favorite video I’ve watched on your channel. I enjoy watching y’all. So much wisdom in this video.
We need positive and thoughtful examples in our lives. Thank you for giving out such a kind message and setting a good examples when others are trying to profit off of the fear and anxiety of others.
Very good info. Thank you. I agree That Jessica at 3 Rivers is awesome. I wish we could grow out a pig. But we are in town.
You did a beautiful job teaching about frugality and not making it about panicking!
I love aprons. When I was a child I remember my mom wearing an apron that she could pull off if someone came to the door, or if she needed to run out. She even made matching aprons for the two of us. The other day I was holding a greasy set of sweats in one hand, and an apron in the other, and realized how much laundry I could save if I went back to wearing aprons all the time.
I ruin all my clothes if I don’t wear an apron. 😬
Funny…I hate aprons and gardening gloves!
@@carolyncarlon9870 some of us just need to be totally organic... I need to feel the soil!! And yes, I do ruin some TShirts along the way.
One can NEVER have too much bacon. Even if you are slicing it Meg.
Stay safe and God bless you my friends. 🌱🐓🐖🐄🐐🌱 Lisa
Your "Helper" is Priceless!
Meg, for a younger woman, you are wise beyond your years.
I know of 2 other homesteaders that are trying to get people to get out and buy, to can, to learn to ferment your chicken feed. NOT to create fear, but to learn. Then if necessary help someone else.
I don't like Fearmongering, period.
I think that what you both are doing, is teaching others HOW to make it! One day, much as I do now, your Children will look back and realize just how Blessed they were to have you for parents. I'm 70 now, I've lived my whole life as a "Prepper". As you said Meg, use it up!
I will have to go back, rerun your video and get that "COUNTRY GUMBO" recipe! That looks fantastic! Have you ever thought about doing a COOKBOOK? I would buy it!
I like seeing which Apron you have on too! Do you sew? I used to go to a thrift store and get "material", old shirts, T-shirts, just anything to sew with. I didn't have a girl of my own. But old shirts make cute little tops to go over diapers! Cut out and sew in an hour. Quilts are fairly easy too!
Anyway, I like what you said. GOD bless
I used to throw out so much wasted food too... until I watched Three Rivers this last pantry challenge. Watching how she turned all her leftovers from EVERYTHING into something new and delicious was truly inspiring. I've now learned to do the same. 💓
It was nice to spend some time inside with you. I agree, and usually say “prep not panic”. I don’t have a problem with buying extra food, but watering everything… I need some irrigation on timers lol. I always forget! Girlll… that gumbo looked great! And that’s basically how gumbo was invented … the Cajuns put leftovers together 🤗✌🏻
I agree with you wholeheartedly Meg about the scaremongering videos going on just now. What it seems to cause mostly is scarcity on retail shelves. This was confirmed during the pandemic period…..what was that with the toilet paper!!
our newspapers in Uk Daily Mail is terrible for putting out false information and creating panic buying same for us warehouses were rammed with toilet paper but people over bought
@@milliewilkie1969 most of the ‘red tops’ here in the U.K. are good at the scare hype. Even when it comes down to the weather!
After the nonsense with the toilet paper, we bought a bidet. Problem solved!
This channel is such an uplifting breath of fresh air in the current homesteading community. Thanks for not going down the "fear mongering/prepping" opportunity to increase viewership.
Thanks for sharing your heart. I agree with all that y’all said. I have to become much better though at using my leftovers and not wasting them that is where I struggle so much
Glad to see you doing it that way Ben. When I was growing up we didn't have the means to go buy whatever we wanted, you repurposed (cobbled) together what you had to make do what you needed. I still do that as much as I can, people say, oh your so thrifty, I say no I'm just plain cheap and I know it.
Meg, have you ever looked into the silicone muffin cups? They are a little more expensive then the regular ones, but they are reusable.
I was gonna suggest this also! LOL.
I love them. Not only do I not have to use a paper, but they are so easier to clean. I hate cleaning muffin tins
Yes, can be used till they're ready to fall apart. Good investment.
I always want to like those but I find my muffins always come out more dry. Any suggestions for that?
I love my silicone muffin cups!
I love the way you run your kitchen your household that is the way both my grandma's and my mother ran their kitchens my grandad said Grandma paid the mortgage with the money she saved on their ranch in the twenties and thirties 👍👍