I worked with young children, in daycare for several years and you have very well-behaved children. I believe that you working with them, and spending good quality time, and having fun learning experiences, makes them great kids. I feel you are a wonderful mother.
I could listen to you for hours, you don't have a scratchy voice at all. I feel like I am sitting in the kitchen with you having a good chat. Thank you for taking the time and I love your honest answers
Let me just say, you have so many insights for someone so young. Wonderful! You see the positives and negatives in different personalities and that’s a wonderful gift!
I really love how you mentioned you’re a homemaker because it’s your personal priority and not just because you’re a Mennonite. There’s a lot of false information out there about Mennonite’s and I’ve learned so much about your culture so thank you for being open and sharing!💗
Great video Megan! Thanks for reminding us (me!) To give ourselves grace if we are in a stage of life that is not conducive to easily doing devotional time with God. I struggled with this. I married for the first time when I was 49!! My new husband was a widower with 2 lovely children who are such a blessing to me. However with my marriage and the busyness of family life I really struggled with making time with God. Before marriage I used to always do my devotionals at 5am. After marriage, that was just not practical. It took me about 2 1/2 years until I worked out how to do it. Now my life has changed again. We only have 1 child at home now and we have just moved to our farm. I am no longer working Now I am changing when I do devotions again: now that I am a stay at home Mum, (instead of working 4 days a week as was) I am doing my devotions at about 10am (Robyn from faith and flour youtube does hers at this time, I got the idea from her). So far it is going well. I get up and do my usual morning chores and then when the beds are made and dishes done, I take some time to spend in prayer and the Bible. So anyway, thanks for reminding us not to feel guilty if we are on a season of life that is busy. God knows our hearts and I always feel he has a special heart for mothers and house wives, and single women too. God was amazingly faithful to me when I was a single woman. Xxx
It would be sad if your children couldn’t be in the vlogs at all. The vlogs I like the most that you do are the ones you do about what you do in a day. I also loved todays where you answered questions.
I make a cookie called a sand tart too, but mine are very different from yours. Mine have no egg in them. It’s butter, powdered sugar, flour, vanilla, chopped pecans and salt. Once the dough is prepared, I roll the cookies into small balls. I bake them until just golden. After they cool, I roll them in powdered sugar. I grew up with them and make them every Christmas. They are very similar to a wedding cookie.
The best part about Thursdays... So grateful to have found your channel and in turn, found my way back to God. You are inspiring and I admire you in many ways! Sending love from Oregon 💕
Thank you so much for answering my question! When I was asking about how your success has affected your life and ability to make friends, I wasn't really thinking financially. I was thinking more in terms of how sometimes people can be intimidated by a sort of power personality that accomplishes things, and others can want to be friends just because you accomplish things. I was just wondering if you've noticed that and how you sort of manage that. But maybe your culture insulates you from that a little bit because you are so connected already on that deeper level? Being several decades older than you, I truly admire how well you seem to know yourself and how able you are to put the things you know about yourself into words. I feel like when I was your age with four young children I would not have been able to articulate my values or self-worth etc anywhere near as well as you do. I really enjoy your videos!
I enjoy seeing the kids. I don’t think they are in the video that much. They just kind of pop in and out during the video. I never feel they are exploited.
Cleaning the tub is such a pain! And yea, a clean kitchen makes my soul at peace, Agree! I also have a love-hate for cleaning baseboards. Gosh it looks so pretty when done, but it’s no small feat.
Your home is gorgeous! I am so glad I found your channel - I have personally never known anyone who is Mennonite and I really enjoy hearing your perspective and learning from you. And your personality is so sweet and refreshing - can't wait for more videos from you and your lovely family :)
You’re one my favorite RUclipsr and I’ve been watching you for years. This last week has been a very hard one and today was a trying, long day. I was going to go straight to bed after getting the kids down tonight but decided to watch your vlog instead. All I can say is thank you! There is something so calming about your videos and feeling like I’m your friend chatting with you. I felt some of the stress lift off of me for a moment and just relaxed. I hope that I can have that affect on someone someday through my channel. And yes, you should do a meetup this summer. 🥰
You know when to have more children when you and your husband have a shared vision for your family - we have a 10 yr, almost 9 yr old, 6 yr, 3 yr and 1 yr old 🌈. The joys outweigh the hard with children when you're walking with the Lord! After our baby Grace was born, my heart felt full and my body didn't bounce back very well. I knew we were done 😊
Love your channel and your chatty videos!! All four of my kids are grown now so I enjoy watching you talking about your kids because it reminds me of when mine were little! I would love to see more about how you manage RUclips and come up with content ideas! ❤️
Megan, I just wanted to say thank you for the advice of lighting a candle and doing what needs to be done. The past few nights I have been lighting a vanilla candle as I pack my food for work the next day and do dishes (which I dispise, but they have to be done). With the candle, it doesn't seem as odious of a task. I wouldn't have thought about lighting a candle to do housework in the kitchen if it wasn't for you. Thank you again so very much
When you get down on yourself, just know there are women out there who would give everything to be where you are in life or do what youve done thus far. We are our own worst critics and as moms we feel like we can do everything all the time. I'm currently in culinary school, mom of 1 and one on the way , live in a small apartment in CA(hoping to change that ASAP) but this season of life is really rough and I have to learn to give myself a break and as long as my daughter is happy and healthy & the house isnt crashing down, other things can wait
I'm doing the Bible Recap also! Going into the 3rd year. It is a great blessing to read everything in context! So glad to get through Job! Congratulations on the new blessing! Love the name Miller!
I live off of lists. If it’s not written down, it will be forgotten. Plus, I get such a sense of accomplishment when I mark something off my list. I have 2 kiddos, and after my second kid, I felt very out of control trying to get back to a sense of normalcy, lists helped with that. Even if it was marking off small things, like taking a bath.
Sounds like we're cut from the same cloth! And sometimes seeing fun things on the to do list like "take a bath" gives me a little excitement and motivation throughout the day!
I just discovered you. I’m a Mennonite. I come from the Mennonites that migrated to Mexico. My family then migrated to Seminole, Texas to a Mennonite community. I no longer practice the Mennonite faith but still appreciate the culture. Most Mennonites I am around are more contemporary and no longer wear head coverings. My husband is also Mennonite. He still can speak plaut deutsch. I understand it some but most of my extended family speaks it still. My Mennonite culture is a bit different than what I’ve learned from yours. However many of the women in the more traditional and old colony churches still practicing wear white head coverings before marriage then black after. Some are small like yours and some cover more. There are more differences but I definitely like learning from you. I could explain a lot more in detail about differences but RUclips comments are not the place :) thanks for sharing your family and faith!
As much as I don’t like doing the laundry, when that last piece is hung up or folded and put away, I feel so accomplished! Like, yes! This job is done! I also love decluttering. Love your channel, Megan💕♥️
Luv watching your children pass thru the videos, it’s great watching them grow and be interested in helping in the kitchen. Forget any snarky comments, they usually come from an unhappy person. Thousands upon thousands of subs tune in because we do find YOU and your beautiful family captivating and generous, thanks for sharing, especially for us lonely or isolated viewers. Bright blessings.
Try cleaning your tub/shower with 1 cup baking soda, a tablespoon of Blue Dawn Dish Soap, and enough water to make a paste. Scrub your tub and shower with that mixture, cleanest you will ever see a tub/shower.
I just wanted to let you know I saw you yesterday at the Harrisburg Farm Show, you are such a good mama on and off camera. I hope you had an awesome time!
Can your husband do a talk on how he began his own business? Does he take care of the bookeeping? What insurance did he choose for business vs family health?
I know a lot of folks are reconsidering their churches right now, and as a Quaker I am so encouraged that your viewership is growing. I appreciate your thoughtful responses.
I love your ideas as dressing and feeling like a lady. I love skirts and dresses also. You are an inspiration to so many young women. I hope they follow your example.
I love watching your videos. You are so upbeat and real. I am in Massachusetts, Lancaster ,PA was my most favorite trip. If there was ever a meet and greet I would so be there. I believe what ever works for people, that's what they should do. I love seeing Josh and the children. It's fun to watch the children grow, to see the changes as they mature. Maybe that's why I love your videos as you do include them at times.
Let me say you inspire me so much! I love watching your videos from decorating to recipes to even my favorite, the diy calendar on a picture frame! Love! ☺️
As a young Christian lady, the Lord has placed it on my heart to wear head coverings. I just stumbled upon your videos (stumbled?? No providentially found) and I am so encouraged! I am new to this, but I was wondering if you make your own or if you buy them. I would be very grateful for any advice you could give me! God bless!
Megan, I admire your ability to get it all done! You're a great mom and great role model for young moms to watch! Your cheerful outlook and great personality is a great inspiration! God bless your little family!
Listening to this while I do my more unsavoury jobs. This lifts my mood and helps me to get things done that I am tempted to avoid! #neverendinglaundry
Your editing in the beginning of this video is lovely!! It could be an advertisement for cookie dough! 💗 If you get around to it: skirts...I’d also love to wear more-but they seem impractical at home while chasing kids and walking dog etc-suggestions for comfortable skirts at home?
Never saw a next video where you discussed bible recap and your discussion on this year's plan . Is that video coming still? Would enjoy hearing it. Thanks
Watching one of your videos is the perfect way to unwind after a long day! I'm a working mom and don't feel the least bit judged. Also, here in Sweden we have really generous parental leave so I'm going on a second round of maternity leave with my 15 month old in February. By then my husband will have been home with the child for 8 months (I took the first 6 months, obviously!). All in all we will be home until the child turns two.
@@MeganFoxUnlocked I've heard that some new moms need to get back to work as early as six weeks after giving birth, I can't even imagine doing that! I was still a total wreck 😅
Megan I just recently found your channel and I am so thankful! You are so encouraging and inspiring. I wish I had a mama friend like you! 💜🙏. Which bible do you recommend?!
A question to answer next Christmas, Sandtarts, I have made them for 56yrs. Never seen this version. Maybe, researching seeing how many different recipes in the same region there might be?
I had to go get a molasses cookie I made yesterday and some tea. Guess why? Being a Mennonite I totally understand Josh does help you even if it doesn’t seem like it as much to a working mom. My husband doesn’t clean and cook but so many little things, he’s the Mr. fixit around here and even changes the lightbulbs! It’s a lot of work to have your own business in construction etc!!!my husband made it a priority to sit down with us for dinner and always had some kind of spiritual input with our young children. Sometimes just a Bible story and a prayer.you are blessed to be home with your children I really hope we Mennonites(and any other culture/moms who do it)don’t lose that. I think my grandchildren are so privileged in this respect.
Hey Megan, love your channel. I have a question I hope you will answer, I love your sofa, can you share where you got it and the color, please!! Thanks!!
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start a youtube channel? In your video you said to youtube everything lol. But from a mom, wife, Christian standpoint, would you reccomend starting a channel and how did you start? Thank you for your time and videos.
I worked at home as a medical transcriptionist, but after our daughter was born I only worked part time. We made sacrifices but never regretted it. She’s never been to Disneyworld and doesn’t even care. Life in Southern Lancaster County. 😀
Hi Megan. Hi Josh. After watching your chanel and Farmhouse on Boone, Pine and Prospect, the number one thing that helps you do well in your household is to have a great and fantastic husband who helps in your daily life. So Megan, you are very blessed to have chosen a spouse as you did. Josh is a wonderful husband, and father!! Its ideal Josh can work his job and remodel your home too. It is key to you being a good mother to your three children. I really enjoy your weekly videos. Lancaster seems like a nice place to live. What influenced you to have a big family and be a stay at home mom? Interesting question about sharing your children on social media posed by another viewer. Have a blessed week. Did you show us your Vision Board for 2022? ❤
I always wanted kids and had 8 still births before having my daughter who is now 14........tbh I'm just grateful to have her as thereso many who can't for what ever reason.
I missed the place where i could send questions..so..for next time. 1..Do you wear rings or is it a Mennonite thing to not wear wedding rings..for men & women?? 2.Would you colour your hair?? Im only a new watching you. I'm Grandma of kids 8 to 24yrs.
I got a bissell steam shot for Christmas, and it may or may not be a little insane how much satisfaction I’m getting out of cleaning the bathroom with it. I am conqueror of the grout!
I love your Q&A videos so much and this video could not have come at a better time. It does make me sad though that you have to defend some of your life choices because to me no one has the right to judge a person on the way they live their life. If you feel joy at being a stay at home mom that's amazing, if you want your husband to have pride in his son's name that's great and I don't see why people have to butt in with their views. Anyway sending you all my love and good wishes from Libya.
I love hearing your talks and I am almost 60 years old :) Which is really crazy to me, being 60. Anyway, you do great on youtube and I so enjoy your channel.
Oooooohhhh!!! I have had these cookies! I didn't remember what they were called but, yes, they are THE best!!!! And I think my 16 year old will be whipping these up today. 🤣 He made the best molasses cookies the other day from the Busy Mother's Cookbook.
Enjoy all your videos Megan! I am going to try your Sand Tart recipe. I usually have trouble rolling them thin enough. I hope you and Lynette are going to make another video together when you go to Florida. You two are my favorite RUclipsrs!
I love your videos! Everyone of them. I Feel like we are a like in a lot of places. I talk very fast too and just like to multitask all the time. I would love your home decor skills tho 😅 I have 3 kids as well. My kids are 7,5 and 2.I would like to no what bible app u use or podcast you do your devotional.
Another great video. Listening while prepping dinner. Those cookies look so good. Many years ago I made gingerbread cookies. It became a Christmas tradition with my two girls and now with my grandchildren. God bless you! ❤️
I’m sitting here trying to come up with something witty to say. I guess it just comes down to this: I love your channel! I don’t know why…I’m a 64 year old married woman, kids grown and gone, grandkids by the dozen. I get a notification and I drop what I’m doing and watch your videos right away. I will say it again “I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!”
To the question in 10:55 about the chlorophyll drink to prevent after birth pain: Chlorophyll contains Magnesium (like blood contains iron/ferrum), and Magnesium is nerve-/muscle-relaxing. Therefor it prevents the uterus pain (since it's a muscle). Only thing: Don't drink it before it's nearly done, bc. since it's relaxing, it can weaken the labor contractions too..
Interesting! Yes, my midwife never even mentioned that! So fascinating! And lets all remember to run things past our midwives first! I'm sure it is helpful in some scenerios!
Arghhh....enjoyed every second of your videot!! You became a routine for me now. In a good way. Just like going to church. I don't want to miss either one:) and thats a big accomplishment for you. You are realistic, and fun and such a great mom. And also your principles and your Mennonite background are amazing
Awww that's wonderful! I like rituals and routines too! Which is why I try to post so consistently. I like the rhythm of certain of my favorite RUclipsrs at certain times and on certain days!
I, too, am using Bible Recap. I LOVE IT. I am NOT Mennonite, and am not yet a great Christian, but I am working on it. I love that it reminds me daily to listen, and listening chronologically has really helped me!
Wow, that one question about the kids seemed mean somehow. I have been watching and have heard over and over that any funds would be for kids education and private school is not cheap AT ALL. But someone who didn't go to private school or didn't pay for it might not know the cost at all. And for the entire life of a kid and more than one kid is SO MUCH MONEY. Oh my. I would be so sad if I didn't get a cute glimpse of little kids doing things because that adds to the family aspect of this channel. If I only watched channels of people like me, single people, I would be narrow viewed in my thinking and I might become self involved and only think everyone is like me, so watching a variety of people that are not like me is important. I LOVE seeing the dog and watch excitedly each time, thinking I will see the dog but sadly he isn't in all of the videos. He is SO cute. I still watch though, because love Megan's style and the uplifting in the right direction.
More Rio? I can do that! He's so fun and great with the kids! And yes, I enjoy watching people are different from me as well! That's what makes it interesting!
My older son went to a top private 4 year boarding school for high school. It cost $70,000 per year. My younger son chose do go to public school. Both went to two of the top universities in the country. It’s definitely a choice if you’re lucky to have good public schools in your district. Unfortunately not every district has great public schools. ☺️☺️☺️☺️
Besides school (i know school is your choice for the money), you tube may pay for childrens daily living as in food, clothes, music lessons, karate, vacations etc! It all is paying the children when you look at it that way!
Great vlog Megan. I found your channel a long time ago..infact you are the first menonite utuber that I had ever watched, I was totally fascinated by your way of life,things you do,etc etc..the more I watched the more I was hooked! I find your way of life busy but mighty fulfilling..a real home/family/since of community that people come together without thought. And now I watch several menonite ladies and you are all as equally lovely. I'm not myself religious at all but do find dressing modestly a must,I can't understand why ppl would want to walk around with half of everything on display for the world! I've always been that way.. i grew up pretty much alone so seeing your wonderful family all come together and you've always got each others back as so to say, I know its a normal thing and family's should do that but as I didn't grow up like that I find myself being really envious (in a good way) As for your money losing value in the bank...pull it out and invest it in bricks and mortar...and do as you say pay for school fees from the income of that. I went to public school and so did my daughter but had I have been in a position back then 35 years ago I would have sent her also to private school as 1 alot of the children that pass through those public schools are not nice at all and I really didn't want my child potentially being influenced by them or anything else. 2nd the public schools teach all sorts of rubbish and not what I would have chosen for my daughter to learn..so I don't blame you at all for wanting a good private education for your children and I just hope ppl watching your vlogs that are in a position to send children to private schools, check out the success rates in public and compare them with private. Hope you are all well & stay so. 😊
You are such a beautiful young lady! You are the type of woman I was drawn to for friendship. Strong faith, love of family and a desire to maintain a positive outlook while being aware of your community at large. Oh ... lists .. lol .. I still love them as it keeps me on track and the joy of crossing items off is so much fun when I complete a task.
I remember when I saw my first Megan Fox video and I almost laughed at myself saying this would not be for me. I think you had around 30K subscribers and I thought you'd be preachy (and I'm not Christian) but you grew on me and now I always look forward to Thursdays. I have one question to you or your followers, I have definitely been more interested to read the Bible since I started to follow you but how do I know which bible to read? There are so many. And how am I sure it is the "true" one, I mean I want to read the one that is truest to its original form and not interpreted incorrectly....
WOW! I'm so glad you're curious! I promise I'll never shove anything down your throat, but be warned . . . you might be changed after reading the Bible!! So excited you are interested. I would recommend the ESV. It is translated from recently published editions of the original Hebrew and Greek texts so it's about as close as you can get to the original if you don't know Greek and Hebrew! Also check out the KJV or NKJV. Very poetical language, but a little harder to understand. But also very accurate. If you are going to start reading through it, can I recommend starting with the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Amazing stories about Jesus' life and teaching. I also really like the books of James, 1 and 2 Peter. Full of such good life teaching! Happy reading!
Hi there! That is so great that you’re interested in reading the Bible. I wanted to chime in to your question about which Bible to read because this is a topic that I’m pretty knowledgeable about as a Christian and am passionate about! The short answer is that every translation of the english Bible that was done by a solid, orthodox team of biblical scholars will be great. (This leaves out the New World Translation, which is from the Jehovah’s Witnesses). Contrary to what some may tell you, there is not a single reputable modern English version of the Bible that differs much at all from one another in how it is read. You will not get different theology from a certain Bible and all of the good ones are good! So now this begs the question: which ones are good?! Well the best one for you is the one that you find the easiest to read and understand. There is a spectrum on how Bible translation committees go about translating a passage and I won’t go into detail about that in this comment but generally speaking, the New International Version, aka the NIV, is considered one of the best Bibles for English speakers to read. It’s a great translation and it was the first Bible I ever bought when I was first interested in reading it in college. I got saved through reading it! The English Standard (ESV) is also very good and is what I currently use. The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is also great, as is the NeW King James Version (NKJV), and the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). I do not recommend picking up a King James Version (KJV). It is a great translation, of course, but there are significant portions of it in antiquated English that someone used to it will have an easier time reading, but someone who isn’t familiar with it will most likely be confused and frustrated. By the way, there are STRONG KJV only opinions in Christian circles so just be aware of that. No, the KJV is not the only true Bible. Not true. I highly recommend Mark Ward’s RUclips channel to you. He is a biblical scholar who does fantastic videos all about this subject of Bible translations. I think you’d find him incredibly interesting and a great resource. God bless!
King James Version, if you look up how it was made it’s non biased. Just scholars worked on the translation. So the words of the Bible were not influenced!!
I agree with @@danaejavier. If you look into the history of how the King James Version was written, along with the other translations then you will find that it is the preserved Word of God, while the other translations have been changed by man. There are so many Bible versions out there, that it can be confusing and overwhelming and I’m sorry for that. My best advice to you is to read what the Bible has to say about changing the Word of God and to consider Satan’s first appearance in the Bible. What did he do? If you read the book New Age Bible Versions, written by a college professor over the coarse of 7 years, she goes into so much detail about why these other translations are wrong. I believe there are RUclips videos where you can listen to her speaking on this subject as well, her name is Gail Riplinger. My prayers are with you, my friend. This is a question I’ve had before, and it can be such a confusing subject. Don’t give up. Pray and seek God’s counsel.
@@MeganFoxUnlocked Thank you Megan! I ordered ESV and KJV, so I at least have one I will understand. I really look forward to reading it and will follow your suggestions on where to start!
Dearest Megan, is there a reason or cultural background why you choose last names as first *names* ? Btw. my children are Zoé (ancient greek from New Testament for "life"), 4 and Jan (short german/scandinavian for Johannes, the Baptist), 2. ♡
Nope! Not at all! That's just names we like! It's pretty unusual, but I feel like since so many Mennonites have lots of kids, I know a lot of kids and therefore don't want to steal/borrow the same name of a friend or acquaintance. This is a reflection of us and our preferences, not Mennonites as a whole!! Good question!
I think the reason I hate dusting is because it feels like you're just pushing dirt around. At least with vacuuming it feels like the dirt is gone for good!
I worked with young children, in daycare for several years and you have very well-behaved children. I believe that you working with them, and spending good quality time, and having fun learning experiences, makes them great kids. I feel you are a wonderful mother.
I could listen to you for hours, you don't have a scratchy voice at all. I feel like I am sitting in the kitchen with you having a good chat. Thank you for taking the time and I love your honest answers
Awww, this is the best! This is exactly what I want for you guys!
@@MeganFoxUnlocked your voice makes me so melancholy! Sounds just like a dear friend of mine♡♡
I feel the same way !
Anyone else have the kids down for a nap and a fresh cup of coffee on hand counting down until 230! My favorite part of Thursday!
Let me just say, you have so many insights for someone so young. Wonderful! You see the positives and negatives in different personalities and that’s a wonderful gift!
I feel like we are so similar! I love listening to you and hanging out with you! Thanks for sharing all of your love!
So much wisdom in a little firecracker! The Lord shines through you Megan!!! You are doing an Amazing job being you YOU ARE ENOUGH!!!!!Blessings
I really love how you mentioned you’re a homemaker because it’s your personal priority and not just because you’re a Mennonite. There’s a lot of false information out there about Mennonite’s and I’ve learned so much about your culture so thank you for being open and sharing!💗
Great video Megan! Thanks for reminding us (me!) To give ourselves grace if we are in a stage of life that is not conducive to easily doing devotional time with God. I struggled with this. I married for the first time when I was 49!! My new husband was a widower with 2 lovely children who are such a blessing to me. However with my marriage and the busyness of family life I really struggled with making time with God. Before marriage I used to always do my devotionals at 5am. After marriage, that was just not practical. It took me about 2 1/2 years until I worked out how to do it. Now my life has changed again. We only have 1 child at home now and we have just moved to our farm. I am no longer working Now I am changing when I do devotions again: now that I am a stay at home Mum, (instead of working 4 days a week as was) I am doing my devotions at about 10am (Robyn from faith and flour youtube does hers at this time, I got the idea from her). So far it is going well. I get up and do my usual morning chores and then when the beds are made and dishes done, I take some time to spend in prayer and the Bible. So anyway, thanks for reminding us not to feel guilty if we are on a season of life that is busy. God knows our hearts and I always feel he has a special heart for mothers and house wives, and single women too. God was amazingly faithful to me when I was a single woman. Xxx
Megan, you are a breath of fresh air!! Love your energy and love your honesty!! Blessings to you and your precious family!!!
It would be sad if your children couldn’t be in the vlogs at all. The vlogs I like the most that you do are the ones you do about what you do in a day. I also loved todays where you answered questions.
I make a cookie called a sand tart too, but mine are very different from yours. Mine have no egg in them. It’s butter, powdered sugar, flour, vanilla, chopped pecans and salt. Once the dough is prepared, I roll the cookies into small balls. I bake them until just golden. After they cool, I roll them in powdered sugar. I grew up with them and make them every Christmas. They are very similar to a wedding cookie.
The best part about Thursdays... So grateful to have found your channel and in turn, found my way back to God. You are inspiring and I admire you in many ways! Sending love from Oregon 💕
Amen!! So thankful for all of the fearless Christian women sharing their life and faith on RUclips. God bless!
Thank you so much for answering my question! When I was asking about how your success has affected your life and ability to make friends, I wasn't really thinking financially. I was thinking more in terms of how sometimes people can be intimidated by a sort of power personality that accomplishes things, and others can want to be friends just because you accomplish things. I was just wondering if you've noticed that and how you sort of manage that. But maybe your culture insulates you from that a little bit because you are so connected already on that deeper level? Being several decades older than you, I truly admire how well you seem to know yourself and how able you are to put the things you know about yourself into words. I feel like when I was your age with four young children I would not have been able to articulate my values or self-worth etc anywhere near as well as you do. I really enjoy your videos!
I enjoy seeing the kids. I don’t think they are in the video that much. They just kind of pop in and out during the video. I never feel they are exploited.
Cleaning the tub is such a pain! And yea, a clean kitchen makes my soul at peace, Agree!
I also have a love-hate for cleaning baseboards. Gosh it looks so pretty when done, but it’s no small feat.
Your home is gorgeous! I am so glad I found your channel - I have personally never known anyone who is Mennonite and I really enjoy hearing your perspective and learning from you. And your personality is so sweet and refreshing - can't wait for more videos from you and your lovely family :)
You’re one my favorite RUclipsr and I’ve been watching you for years. This last week has been a very hard one and today was a trying, long day. I was going to go straight to bed after getting the kids down tonight but decided to watch your vlog instead. All I can say is thank you! There is something so calming about your videos and feeling like I’m your friend chatting with you. I felt some of the stress lift off of me for a moment and just relaxed. I hope that I can have that affect on someone someday through my channel. And yes, you should do a meetup this summer. 🥰
You know when to have more children when you and your husband have a shared vision for your family - we have a 10 yr, almost 9 yr old, 6 yr, 3 yr and 1 yr old 🌈. The joys outweigh the hard with children when you're walking with the Lord! After our baby Grace was born, my heart felt full and my body didn't bounce back very well. I knew we were done 😊
Love your channel and your chatty videos!! All four of my kids are grown now so I enjoy watching you talking about your kids because it reminds me of when mine were little! I would love to see more about how you manage RUclips and come up with content ideas! ❤️
Megan, I just wanted to say thank you for the advice of lighting a candle and doing what needs to be done. The past few nights I have been lighting a vanilla candle as I pack my food for work the next day and do dishes (which I dispise, but they have to be done). With the candle, it doesn't seem as odious of a task. I wouldn't have thought about lighting a candle to do housework in the kitchen if it wasn't for you. Thank you again so very much
When you get down on yourself, just know there are women out there who would give everything to be where you are in life or do what youve done thus far. We are our own worst critics and as moms we feel like we can do everything all the time. I'm currently in culinary school, mom of 1 and one on the way , live in a small apartment in CA(hoping to change that ASAP) but this season of life is really rough and I have to learn to give myself a break and as long as my daughter is happy and healthy & the house isnt crashing down, other things can wait
I'm doing the Bible Recap also! Going into the 3rd year. It is a great blessing to read everything in context! So glad to get through Job! Congratulations on the new blessing! Love the name Miller!
I live off of lists. If it’s not written down, it will be forgotten. Plus, I get such a sense of accomplishment when I mark something off my list. I have 2 kiddos, and after my second kid, I felt very out of control trying to get back to a sense of normalcy, lists helped with that. Even if it was marking off small things, like taking a bath.
Sounds like we're cut from the same cloth! And sometimes seeing fun things on the to do list like "take a bath" gives me a little excitement and motivation throughout the day!
I just discovered you. I’m a Mennonite. I come from the Mennonites that migrated to Mexico. My family then migrated to Seminole, Texas to a Mennonite community. I no longer practice the Mennonite faith but still appreciate the culture. Most Mennonites I am around are more contemporary and no longer wear head coverings. My husband is also Mennonite. He still can speak plaut deutsch. I understand it some but most of my extended family speaks it still. My Mennonite culture is a bit different than what I’ve learned from yours. However many of the women in the more traditional and old colony churches still practicing wear white head coverings before marriage then black after. Some are small like yours and some cover more. There are more differences but I definitely like learning from you. I could explain a lot more in detail about differences but RUclips comments are not the place :) thanks for sharing your family and faith!
As much as I don’t like doing the laundry, when that last piece is hung up or folded and put away, I feel so accomplished! Like, yes! This job is done! I also love decluttering. Love your channel, Megan💕♥️
Please stop belittling yourself. Your family cherishes you. You are #1. My love and prayers.
Just a thought for the money in the bank for your kids...you could always put it in a 529 plan,which can only be used for educational purposes.
love you Megan!!!!!!!!!! Great video. I love commenting and liking the video to support your video.
Luv watching your children pass thru the videos, it’s great watching them grow and be interested in helping in the kitchen. Forget any snarky comments, they usually come from an unhappy person. Thousands upon thousands of subs tune in because we do find YOU and your beautiful family captivating and generous, thanks for sharing, especially for us lonely or isolated viewers.
Bright blessings.
Try cleaning your tub/shower with 1 cup baking soda, a tablespoon of Blue Dawn Dish Soap, and enough water to make a paste. Scrub your tub and shower with that mixture, cleanest you will ever see a tub/shower.
I put Dawn and vinegar in the handle of one of those sponge handled things and scrub my tub with it. So easy!
I just wanted to let you know I saw you yesterday at the Harrisburg Farm Show, you are such a good mama on and off camera. I hope you had an awesome time!
What!!?? No way! We had such a fun day!
Aww, shoot, I was there Monday!
So was my husband . I opted to stay home.
I think it’s probably about 2 hours.
Can your husband do a talk on how he began his own business? Does he take care of the bookeeping? What insurance did he choose for business vs family health?
I thought you might like to know you got a shout out on Jar of Fireflies yesterday! 😘
I know a lot of folks are reconsidering their churches right now, and as a Quaker I am so encouraged that your viewership is growing. I appreciate your thoughtful responses.
Aww thanks! It is a big decision. But thankfully you can always change-- although that is never an easy decision!
I love your ideas as dressing and feeling like a lady. I love skirts and dresses also. You are an inspiration to so many young women. I hope they follow your example.
Those cookies look cute, beautiful, and good! They sound like they are good, too! Thanks for the update. 😊 Have a great day!🤗
I love watching your videos. You are so upbeat and real. I am in Massachusetts, Lancaster ,PA was my most favorite trip. If there was ever a meet and greet I would so be there. I believe what ever works for people, that's what they should do. I love seeing Josh and the children. It's fun to watch the children grow, to see the changes as they mature. Maybe that's why I love your videos as you do include them at times.
I appreciate your open approach to your faith and your love for your Lord.
Really liked this video! Felt very authentic and honest. Looking forward to the menonite video.
Let me say you inspire me so much! I love watching your videos from decorating to recipes to even my favorite, the diy calendar on a picture frame! Love! ☺️
Fabulous, informative, loving , honest video!🙌🏻❤️
As a young Christian lady, the Lord has placed it on my heart to wear head coverings. I just stumbled upon your videos (stumbled?? No providentially found) and I am so encouraged! I am new to this, but I was wondering if you make your own or if you buy them. I would be very grateful for any advice you could give me! God bless!
I think when spending time with your children it’s quality not quantity - I am a working mother but my time with my children is quality and attentive
Megan, wonderful job on your weekly videos! Its one of my favorite channels.
I lived in Willow Grove from 2 to 6. Loved Lancaster. I am now 57.
To have a family like that and be young again. Wow
Great video 🤗. I always love your Q&A’s for how real they are. Much love from a fellow fast talker from Kentucky
Megan, I admire your ability to get it all done! You're a great mom and great role model for young moms to watch! Your cheerful outlook and great personality is a great inspiration! God bless your little family!
Listening to this while I do my more unsavoury jobs. This lifts my mood and helps me to get things done that I am tempted to avoid! #neverendinglaundry
3:41 Amen and amen! Mothers taking care of their children first hand is important!
Your editing in the beginning of this video is lovely!! It could be an advertisement for cookie dough! 💗
If you get around to it: skirts...I’d also love to wear more-but they seem impractical at home while chasing kids and walking dog etc-suggestions for comfortable skirts at home?
Never saw a next video where you discussed bible recap and your discussion on this year's plan . Is that video coming still? Would enjoy hearing it. Thanks
I love the light over your family table. Please let me know where you purchased that from. Thank you in advance
I'm a stay at home mom of 3 I relate so much to you. As a Wiccan mom surprisingly we are similar
I always enjoyed making list and checking it off after it’s accomplished. List will help anyone…ADHD or not, focus and prioritize!
Watching one of your videos is the perfect way to unwind after a long day! I'm a working mom and don't feel the least bit judged. Also, here in Sweden we have really generous parental leave so I'm going on a second round of maternity leave with my 15 month old in February. By then my husband will have been home with the child for 8 months (I took the first 6 months, obviously!). All in all we will be home until the child turns two.
That's amazing! Nothing like that here in the U.S.
Same in Germany, up to 3 years and can be shared between the parents
@@MeganFoxUnlocked I've heard that some new moms need to get back to work as early as six weeks after giving birth, I can't even imagine doing that! I was still a total wreck 😅
I love your sweater, Megan! You always look so adorable!
Megan I just recently found your channel and I am so thankful! You are so encouraging and inspiring. I wish I had a mama friend like you! 💜🙏. Which bible do you recommend?!
A question to answer next Christmas, Sandtarts, I have made them for 56yrs. Never seen this version. Maybe, researching seeing how many different recipes in the same region there might be?
That would be fascinating!
I had to go get a molasses cookie I made yesterday and some tea. Guess why? Being a Mennonite I totally understand Josh does help you even if it doesn’t seem like it as much to a working mom. My husband doesn’t clean and cook but so many little things, he’s the Mr. fixit around here and even changes the lightbulbs! It’s a lot of work to have your own business in construction etc!!!my husband made it a priority to sit down with us for dinner and always had some kind of spiritual input with our young children. Sometimes just a Bible story and a prayer.you are blessed to be home with your children I really hope we Mennonites(and any other culture/moms who do it)don’t lose that. I think my grandchildren are so privileged in this respect.
Hey Megan, love your channel. I have a question I hope you will answer, I love your sofa, can you share where you got it and the color, please!! Thanks!!
What advice would you give to someone wanting to start a youtube channel? In your video you said to youtube everything lol. But from a mom, wife, Christian standpoint, would you reccomend starting a channel and how did you start? Thank you for your time and videos.
I love your channel :) we use last names as first names for our boys too! We have Sawyer, Wyley and Rhettington
Cute!!
I worked at home as a medical transcriptionist, but after our daughter was born I only worked part time. We made sacrifices but never regretted it. She’s never been to Disneyworld and doesn’t even care. Life in Southern Lancaster County. 😀
Hi Megan. Hi Josh. After watching your chanel and Farmhouse on Boone, Pine and Prospect, the number one thing that helps you do well in your household is to have a great and fantastic husband who helps in your daily life.
So Megan, you are very blessed to have chosen a spouse as you did. Josh is a wonderful husband, and father!! Its ideal Josh can work his job and remodel your home too. It is key to you being a good mother to your three children. I really enjoy your weekly videos. Lancaster seems like a nice place to live. What influenced you to have a big family and be a stay at home mom? Interesting question about sharing your children on social media posed by another viewer. Have a blessed week. Did you show us your Vision Board for 2022? ❤
I always wanted kids and had 8 still births before having my daughter who is now 14........tbh I'm just grateful to have her as thereso many who can't for what ever reason.
I love watching your channel, you are a breath of fresh air ❤️
I missed the place where i could send questions..so..for next time.
1..Do you wear rings or is it a Mennonite thing to not wear wedding rings..for men & women??
2.Would you colour your hair??
Im only a new watching you. I'm Grandma of kids 8 to 24yrs.
I love watching your videos and seeing an insight into another mum's life from across the world. Hello from England x
Me too. Hello from a cold Greater Manchester. 🙂
I got a bissell steam shot for Christmas, and it may or may not be a little insane how much satisfaction I’m getting out of cleaning the bathroom with it. I am conqueror of the grout!
I love your Q&A videos so much and this video could not have come at a better time. It does make me sad though that you have to defend some of your life choices because to me no one has the right to judge a person on the way they live their life. If you feel joy at being a stay at home mom that's amazing, if you want your husband to have pride in his son's name that's great and I don't see why people have to butt in with their views.
Anyway sending you all my love and good wishes from Libya.
You are such a breath of fresh air.
I love hearing your talks and I am almost 60 years old :) Which is really crazy to me, being 60. Anyway, you do great on youtube and I so enjoy your channel.
You should definitely do a meet up!!
Oooooohhhh!!! I have had these cookies! I didn't remember what they were called but, yes, they are THE best!!!! And I think my 16 year old will be whipping these up today. 🤣 He made the best molasses cookies the other day from the Busy Mother's Cookbook.
They are kind of a lot of work but soooo good!
Enjoy all your videos Megan! I am going to try your Sand Tart recipe. I usually have trouble rolling them thin enough. I hope you and Lynette are going to make another video together when you go to Florida. You two are my favorite RUclipsrs!
I love your videos! Everyone of them. I Feel like we are a like in a lot of places. I talk very fast too and just like to multitask all the time. I would love your home decor skills tho 😅 I have 3 kids as well. My kids are 7,5 and 2.I would like to no what bible app u use or podcast you do your devotional.
Another great video. Listening while prepping dinner. Those cookies look so good. Many years ago I made gingerbread cookies. It became a Christmas tradition with my two girls and now with my grandchildren. God bless you! ❤️
I’m sitting here trying to come up with something witty to say. I guess it just comes down to this: I love your channel! I don’t know why…I’m a 64 year old married woman, kids grown and gone, grandkids by the dozen. I get a notification and I drop what I’m doing and watch your videos right away. I will say it again “I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!”
To the question in 10:55 about the chlorophyll drink to prevent after birth pain:
Chlorophyll contains Magnesium (like blood contains iron/ferrum), and Magnesium is nerve-/muscle-relaxing. Therefor it prevents the uterus pain (since it's a muscle).
Only thing: Don't drink it before it's nearly done, bc. since it's relaxing, it can weaken the labor contractions too..
Interesting! Yes, my midwife never even mentioned that! So fascinating! And lets all remember to run things past our midwives first! I'm sure it is helpful in some scenerios!
Arghhh....enjoyed every second of your videot!! You became a routine for me now. In a good way. Just like going to church. I don't want to miss either one:) and thats a big accomplishment for you. You are realistic, and fun and such a great mom. And also your principles and your Mennonite background are amazing
Awww that's wonderful! I like rituals and routines too! Which is why I try to post so consistently. I like the rhythm of certain of my favorite RUclipsrs at certain times and on certain days!
I, too, am using Bible Recap. I LOVE IT. I am NOT Mennonite, and am not yet a great Christian, but I am working on it. I love that it reminds me daily to listen, and listening chronologically has really helped me!
I’m using the Bible Recap to read through the Bible this year!
Wow, that one question about the kids seemed mean somehow. I have been watching and have heard over and over that any funds would be for kids education and private school is not cheap AT ALL. But someone who didn't go to private school or didn't pay for it might not know the cost at all. And for the entire life of a kid and more than one kid is SO MUCH MONEY. Oh my. I would be so sad if I didn't get a cute glimpse of little kids doing things because that adds to the family aspect of this channel. If I only watched channels of people like me, single people, I would be narrow viewed in my thinking and I might become self involved and only think everyone is like me, so watching a variety of people that are not like me is important. I LOVE seeing the dog and watch excitedly each time, thinking I will see the dog but sadly he isn't in all of the videos. He is SO cute. I still watch though, because love Megan's style and the uplifting in the right direction.
More Rio? I can do that! He's so fun and great with the kids! And yes, I enjoy watching people are different from me as well! That's what makes it interesting!
My older son went to a top private 4 year boarding school for high school. It cost $70,000 per year. My younger son chose do go to public school. Both went to two of the top universities in the country. It’s definitely a choice if you’re lucky to have good public schools in your district. Unfortunately not every district has great public schools. ☺️☺️☺️☺️
Besides school (i know school is your choice for the money), you tube may pay for childrens daily living as in food, clothes, music lessons, karate, vacations etc! It all is paying the children when you look at it that way!
Great vlog Megan. I found your channel a long time ago..infact you are the first menonite utuber that I had ever watched, I was totally fascinated by your way of life,things you do,etc etc..the more I watched the more I was hooked! I find your way of life busy but mighty fulfilling..a real home/family/since of community that people come together without thought. And now I watch several menonite ladies and you are all as equally lovely.
I'm not myself religious at all but do find dressing modestly a must,I can't understand why ppl would want to walk around with half of everything on display for the world! I've always been that way.. i grew up pretty much alone so seeing your wonderful family all come together and you've always got each others back as so to say, I know its a normal thing and family's should do that but as I didn't grow up like that I find myself being really envious (in a good way) As for your money losing value in the bank...pull it out and invest it in bricks and mortar...and do as you say pay for school fees from the income of that. I went to public school and so did my daughter but had I have been in a position back then 35 years ago I would have sent her also to private school as 1 alot of the children that pass through those public schools are not nice at all and I really didn't want my child potentially being influenced by them or anything else. 2nd the public schools teach all sorts of rubbish and not what I would have chosen for my daughter to learn..so I don't blame you at all for wanting a good private education for your children and I just hope ppl watching your vlogs that are in a position to send children to private schools, check out the success rates in public and compare them with private.
Hope you are all well & stay so. 😊
Your videos are the best!❤😍 Thank you 🤗
YOU'RE the best! thanks for watching!
Ha ha and I’m watching this from the shower. 😬😆😆
You are such a beautiful young lady! You are the type of woman I was drawn to for friendship. Strong faith, love of family and a desire to maintain a positive outlook while being aware of your community at large. Oh ... lists .. lol .. I still love them as it keeps me on track and the joy of crossing items off is so much fun when I complete a task.
I remember when I saw my first Megan Fox video and I almost laughed at myself saying this would not be for me. I think you had around 30K subscribers and I thought you'd be preachy (and I'm not Christian) but you grew on me and now I always look forward to Thursdays.
I have one question to you or your followers, I have definitely been more interested to read the Bible since I started to follow you but how do I know which bible to read? There are so many. And how am I sure it is the "true" one, I mean I want to read the one that is truest to its original form and not interpreted incorrectly....
WOW! I'm so glad you're curious! I promise I'll never shove anything down your throat, but be warned . . . you might be changed after reading the Bible!! So excited you are interested. I would recommend the ESV. It is translated from recently published editions of the original Hebrew and Greek texts so it's about as close as you can get to the original if you don't know Greek and Hebrew! Also check out the KJV or NKJV. Very poetical language, but a little harder to understand. But also very accurate. If you are going to start reading through it, can I recommend starting with the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Amazing stories about Jesus' life and teaching. I also really like the books of James, 1 and 2 Peter. Full of such good life teaching! Happy reading!
Hi there! That is so great that you’re interested in reading the Bible. I wanted to chime in to your question about which Bible to read because this is a topic that I’m pretty knowledgeable about as a Christian and am passionate about! The short answer is that every translation of the english Bible that was done by a solid, orthodox team of biblical scholars will be great. (This leaves out the New World Translation, which is from the Jehovah’s Witnesses). Contrary to what some may tell you, there is not a single reputable modern English version of the Bible that differs much at all from one another in how it is read. You will not get different theology from a certain Bible and all of the good ones are good! So now this begs the question: which ones are good?! Well the best one for you is the one that you find the easiest to read and understand. There is a spectrum on how Bible translation committees go about translating a passage and I won’t go into detail about that in this comment but generally speaking, the New International Version, aka the NIV, is considered one of the best Bibles for English speakers to read. It’s a great translation and it was the first Bible I ever bought when I was first interested in reading it in college. I got saved through reading it! The English Standard (ESV) is also very good and is what I currently use. The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is also great, as is the NeW King James Version (NKJV), and the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). I do not recommend picking up a King James Version (KJV). It is a great translation, of course, but there are significant portions of it in antiquated English that someone used to it will have an easier time reading, but someone who isn’t familiar with it will most likely be confused and frustrated. By the way, there are STRONG KJV only opinions in Christian circles so just be aware of that. No, the KJV is not the only true Bible. Not true. I highly recommend Mark Ward’s RUclips channel to you. He is a biblical scholar who does fantastic videos all about this subject of Bible translations. I think you’d find him incredibly interesting and a great resource. God bless!
King James Version, if you look up how it was made it’s non biased. Just scholars worked on the translation. So the words of the Bible were not influenced!!
I agree with @@danaejavier. If you look into the history of how the King James Version was written, along with the other translations then you will find that it is the preserved Word of God, while the other translations have been changed by man. There are so many Bible versions out there, that it can be confusing and overwhelming and I’m sorry for that. My best advice to you is to read what the Bible has to say about changing the Word of God and to consider Satan’s first appearance in the Bible. What did he do? If you read the book New Age Bible Versions, written by a college professor over the coarse of 7 years, she goes into so much detail about why these other translations are wrong. I believe there are RUclips videos where you can listen to her speaking on this subject as well, her name is Gail Riplinger. My prayers are with you, my friend. This is a question I’ve had before, and it can be such a confusing subject. Don’t give up. Pray and seek God’s counsel.
@@MeganFoxUnlocked Thank you Megan! I ordered ESV and KJV, so I at least have one I will understand. I really look forward to reading it and will follow your suggestions on where to start!
Another great video Megan.
Some of my favorite videos! Working on house chores while listening as well! ♥️ love Thursdays here!
Greetings from Czech. :-) We love You And your family. Blessings.
Haha! Palmer as a girls/boys name. My 21 year old grandson is named Payton, his girlfriend is Peyton! 🤣🤣
I watch RUclips in the shower too! It’s the best.
I do love your color scheme.. I see it in your clothes and home decor 😃
I love that you are so goal oriented and this helps me so much.
You’re out of stock on both shirts I want 😭 Happy for you! I’ll patiently wait for the restock!
Josh, asking which cookie is ugly! 🥰
Dearest Megan,
is there a reason or cultural background why you choose last names as first *names* ?
Btw. my children are Zoé (ancient greek from New Testament for "life"), 4 and Jan (short german/scandinavian for Johannes, the Baptist), 2.
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Nope! Not at all! That's just names we like! It's pretty unusual, but I feel like since so many Mennonites have lots of kids, I know a lot of kids and therefore don't want to steal/borrow the same name of a friend or acquaintance. This is a reflection of us and our preferences, not Mennonites as a whole!! Good question!
@@MeganFoxUnlocked
Oh, now you were even faster as I edited!! 😅🙈
Thank you very much for your answer! ♡
My favorite chore is laundry love doing it don't know why I find peace in it. The one chore I dislike is dusting cant stand it, but I do it.
I think the reason I hate dusting is because it feels like you're just pushing dirt around. At least with vacuuming it feels like the dirt is gone for good!
I saw a meme recently that made me laugh way too much. It said:
I dusted once.
It came back.
I'm not falling for that again.
😂😂😂
@@lorimartin7850 lol