Hi Jessica. I don't have a homestead but I've been wasting less food and started to appreciate my family more since I started watching your channel a year ago. I wanted to thank you for that. Greetings from Germany. Mandy
Jessica.... a virtual representation of the MOST important 'job' in the world... wife & mother, raising a healthy, critical-thinking, self-sufficient, loving family. God bless you, Jessica.
It’s amazing how organized you and your children are doing home schooling. Hannah is growing so fast, she even helps. It’s so nice how well mannered and helpful your children .
You look amazing! You are glowing with joy and love. So excited for you and your family with new baby coming soon. You have such great ideas, thank you for your inspiration🍀Many blessings! Xo❤
I rarely comment, but want to put out to you how impressed I am with all you do. My children are all adults now as of September 07. 18- 42 years old. I have provided home child care/preschool to children since the late 70's. Have been asked to teach kindergarten and first grade for the young loves I care for. We are nature -based. Raising meat birds, laying hens, pigs, turkeys, and are bee keepers. I am also a master gardener, and grow a ton and a half of organic food to serve the children in my daily life, I love following your channel. I am not on instagram, but any curriculum you might be able to share on this platform will be totally appreciated. Thank you for all you do/share.
I completely agree with the way you homeschool your children since I did it the same way. My youngest just graduated with a degree in Physics and math. My other children also have full college degrees and all graduated with honors. And all of them are employed in the areas they studied in college. I do believe in letting children learn to think for themselves.
Don’t even bother yourself with the critics! Your children being self guided and independent is AMAZING!! Most people’s kid have no idea how to interact with other people. All these kids are addicted to electronics and they lack work ethic and self esteem. Your children are going to be successful!! You are doing a great job as a mom and educator!!!
Please, preach! These little monsters out here are addicted to these phones and video games and can't even read! Jessica does an amazing job with her children. Her oldest will be graduating high school with his Associates degree. Nuff said. Lol. 😂 When Jess said that, I just started cracking up laughing. I love watching homeschooling families WIN. It just fills me with so much joy. We bless the name JESUS and just thank Him for blessing our families. He is just so wonderful! I LOVE seeing His people persevere. ❤
@@freeinghumanitynowit’s the parents fault. Calling them little monsters is uncalled for. It’s not their fault their parents got them hooked on electronics. A new study showed that parents use of these electronics affects their kids. And many parents start their kids on electronics starting practically at birth! It’s all these kids know. Instead of interacting with their kids they shove a device in front of their face to entertain them.
This year, for a number of reasons, we have sent our grade 6 and grade 4 boys to in-person school. One of the reasons being that I felt I wasn’t able to do enough for them due to my health challenges. Well isn’t it the most heartening thing to see, in the beginning of the year assessments, they are testing at the top of their classes! They are quite dismayed by the chaos and disobedience in the classroom. Looking forward to bringing them back home next year. Thank you for the beautiful video. You are such an inspiration to me. God bless you and your family. ❤
I no longer have young children at home, so my days look different than yours. There is still a similar rhythm and seasonal pattern though. My daily home rhythm is around myself, husband and adult son. We have ducks and chickens to take care of year round, a large garden and the preserving it results in. I enjoy having my grandchildren in our home as much as possible and invest in their lives. You are a great example of a godly mother and wife. Blessings to you and yours.
You are such an amazing woman, I adore the way you think and what you do seems so purposeful in every way. TY for sharing your life with us. Enjoy your week.
Thank you for sharing your day. Your patience and goal setting abilities are amazing, Jessica. Your forward thinking has allowed your older children to thrive. It’s beautiful to see. Boredom is seldom productive so no room for it in your busy life.
I've seen homeschooling children far exceed those who attend a public school in regards to actually knowing the material. Both of my employers children received full rides to major universities after using the same material you do. So, home schooling, self guided, does work! Great job Mom.
You have added another fine helper in Miss Hannah! Whatever videos you want to give us on whatever subject, whenever you have time, will be wonderful. Don't worry about us, your viewers, because it is a pleasure to see you and your family working together as a finely tuned unit each time we join you. Thank You!
You are such a good mother Jessica. I'm 66 years old and haven't had kids at home in years but you still inspire me in everything you do. Your family is blessed. Anna
Thank you! You have done an exquisite job of explaining homeschooling. It actually brought a tear to my eye. It’s been years since our youngest homeschooled son has completed his formal education with a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry. Best of all, he is a fine man. You expressed the heart of homeschooling. It’s not easy but is so fulfilling. Those who think homeschool is not a real education may need to carefully consider what the end goal is. Homeschoolers have that well in mind. Lovely video!
Thanks for mentioning the toddlers during homeschooling being challenging! I have 4 littles 7,5,3,1 and some days lessons really feel near impossible with them. I just recently told my mom this same thing- toddlers have to be the most challenging part of homeschooling a large family. It is so encouraging to hear it from a seasoned mom as well.
You will make it through this season. We had five little girls under the age of 6. It was some hard years when they were all little, especially homeschooling. One day, the interruptions won't be there and you will get through it without interruptions.
Thank you so much for explaining home schooling. So many people don’t understand what that means, and think the children aren’t truly educated. Your kids are so sweet to each other, what a good mama you are.
I have since finished raising my children, and my husband and I closed our poultry farm,and retired to a smaller house in the woods. We jokingly refer to it as our Homestead, but no animals, just a dwindling vegetable garden. I am now choosing life experiences through traveling the world during the winter months. But pur summer months are gardening, preserving and scratch cooking all of our meals. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos and learning new preserving techniques or recipes, and remembering my past fondly.😊
Jessica i wish i would've had the confidence to homeschool my sons i truly believe things would have turned out differently. You are doing a great job raising your children showing them how to grow into responsible young adults. The world today has so many things that can ruin a life a family it's a scary place anymore. Thank you for sharing what you do on here it's appreciated and valued. Hope you have a wonderful week 🙏🏼
I don't like making comments on YT but truly, watching this is just beautiful. I only have 4 children and it's hard work to homeschool and take care of the home even without a homestead. I would love to have at least 1 more child, and this video is a blessing. Seeing your hard work, and how the work pays off, watching how much your babies love you and one another... it Can be done and it's beautiful. God bless you and your family. You're doing an amazing job!
I think you are doing an amazing job home schooling your children. Some people are jealous and have to say bad things about you. Try to ignore them. You know you are doing great ❤
I can't believe that Hannah's almost 2 years old. 😮Time goes by really fast. There will always be people who object to even the amount of time you blink, so don't let that bother you. Do what's best for you and your children. I pray that God will continue to guide you every step.
Just adore your calm appreciation of life and small joys. The seasonal (both seasonal work and age changing seasons) approach to life brings blessings. Praying you are graced with joy this season.
I love the living seasonally as well! And love how you described it!! Enjoy your videos so very much! We homeschool as well. Just graduated my oldest in May! Love you guys!! See ya next weekend!!
I'm still canning just was blessed with nice meaty tomatoes, 7 pineapples, 3 heads of cauliflower. It was nice that a friend brought the tomatoes and peppers ,so I needed zucchinis and green tomatoes for my mother hot dog relish so I trade fresh tomatoes for both needed items so now get too have canned tomatoes relish ,and 7 pineapples for jam and 3 heads of cauliflower too have canned and brother shared 2 large Amish onions and 3 eggplants. And yes I've been even cooking the peels of all fruits for jellies and will try a mixed apple,peach and plum mixed jelly. And yes I'm going too plant the plum seeds it doesn't hurt too try. And I will try tomato jam this year. And u will share everything with my granddaughter for her pantry for winter meals.
Gabriel has such an awesome opportunity. I had no idea kids could do that, but WOW!!!!! You really did/do a great job with homeschooling your children. Will David be going to culinary school? All of them really seem to enjoy what they are set to do and that is a great reflection of you. Great job!!!!!! It won't be long before you will have another sweet little one and I can hardly wait to see what you are going to have. I just love babies!!!!! Hannah has grown so quickly, or it seems to me just seeing her every now and then and not on a daily basis!!!! Have a great day!!!!!!
Love seeing the morning evolve in your household. Even though there are many things to do you are so organized that there is no chaos or short tempers. I think this is an important advantage of homesteading. Everyone has chores and responsibilities but you aren't running around getting children in cars, scattering everyone in different directions. This video was so special ! Have a wonderful week.
Blessed Sunday, Jessica! I’m so glad you talked about homeschooling today. I home schooled and graduated 3 of my 4 children and truly miss those days. When I saw you reviewing something on the computer with your oldest, I became emotional. Those teaching moments and more importantly, bonding with your child in an intellectual way were amazing for me, a shared mutual respect of being a mom and teacher with a maturing young adult. All my children are grown, married, on their own, but they still come to me and ask my opinion on issues and challenges. I’ve realized those experiences and memories are priceless. Have a very Blessed week and you look WONDERFUL!
I just adore watching your videos. I don't know how you can keep up with all that you do with 8 kids. Your kids are well educated on how important it is to share household tasks. That little girl,, I could just hug her 🥰 she's adorable Jessica. Keep those videos coming. It's the first thing I do on Sunday morning to watch them with my cup of coffee. Hugs from Ontaro Canada❤
Jessica, we homeschooled our 2 daughters almost 25 yrs ago. It was just really becoming popular at that time. It's hard to believe there are still people out there who question homeschooling because of the success rate. Most colleges will tell you they love homeschooling students because of their great study habits. Both ouur daughters went on to become RNs so I think that should silence your critics. And they both have very respectable and high paying jobs! Plus, beautiful mothers. You really did a great job of explaining homeschooling on your video.
Thank you for sharing your morning in the life video. My 8th grader and I are contemplating him online schooling next year and for high school. I still have to work and he would be my first homeschooled kid, so it’s a bit intimidating. It’s helpful for me to see how you work with your older kids to educate them.
I appreciated this as it gives me an idea of how to deal with different ages just in the creche at church. as for toddlers getting in the way when you are working with the other children, I think it is a blessing to see such beautiful, well loved blessings.
I used to work at a grocery store and would see the home-schooled kids coming in during the day with mom. One thing I can say for sure about them is that they a MUCH more polite and well-behaved. And they are articulate and have something to say about many topics. I admire them and used to tell them that.
You and your family are looking well. I hope Adam is too! This was a very calming video today... just what I needed! I like when you show what your meals are and how you make them. I've gotten so many new ideas from your videos. I often think to myself "why haven't I been doing that?". I've learned shortcuts from you. I guess it's because I moved out to the country with my kids and grandkids from the city and we are sorta homesteading. We've all changed our lifesyles and are trying to get back to basics. But that means more cooking from scratch. No more boxed food! I'm still bringing in a lot from the garden so preserving isn't over just yet. Grandma's (me) in charge of that while the kids still go to work. Who ever said homesteading is easy?? lol. You have a great week with your family. Looking forward to next Sunday.
I have been following you for a while now and love how you make everything so simple to follow. However what I appreciate so much about you is that you make the time for hugs and kiss from the children in between your full days. I’ve seen some parents who are just too busy for those important parts of child raising. In my opinion, if you can’t take a few minutes to show your children some love, then perhaps children should not have been part of their life plan. My two are now in their 30’s, and even at that age, I always make time to show them how important they are to me. Just my thoughts.
I have found that there will always be “nay-sayers” no matter what. Usually, they are uninformed. I enjoy seeing the love you pour out on your children. Your little camera hogs😆are adorable.
Some other things that public school kids miss, besides quality family time during the week, are sunshine and time to run around and have fun in nature. Recess at public school is too short and usually ends by 5th grade. They also use any and every excuse to make it indoors -- too cold, too hot, too whatever. In addition, punishment for hyperactive kids often is to miss recess, which they physically need. It ends up being more of a punishment to the teacher in the afternoon. 😂
Your children being homeschooled makes then independent thinker. This generation can’t handle someone who thinks for himself. He probably researches thing and has his on opinions. You’re doing a wonderful job keep up the good work full time momma. I enjoy your channel.
Thank you for so much information on homeschooling! I commend you for teaching so many levels - wow! I want to let you know that as a public school teacher, I think many people hold outdated views of what public school looks like in 2024. There is a lot of independent learning, differentiation, group work, and movement throughout the day. It’s no longer that stereotypical lecture hall style with all the high schoolers falling asleep at their desks!
My favorite type of video! I 100% agree that it is difficult to transition from instant results based work to long term results based work- my husband and I were just talking about this! So refreshing to hear your thoughts on that❤️ thank you for being so real! Your videos have been a breath of fresh air to this mama of 4 littles☺️
Omgoodness baby Hannah is getting so big absolutely loved watching her help momma cook. I don't know how you get it all done Jessica but you not only get it done you do it all well. I love hearing what my girls are doing doing and learning in school we have a High school senior who's doing a early education internship and a CNA class where she will be working at a senior center and also our local hospital. We are so proud of her. Then we have a sophomore who is taking all honors courses and has started spreading her wings socially which is amazing to watch and of course we are so proud of her as well.
I agree with you. I am in Maine and started cleaning up beds and getting winter finalized with hay for chicken extra gas for generator and greenhouse clean out and beds finished I have my garlic for next season to plant and so ready for the big break.I plan on doing house projects and work on my junk journals and resting.
Your video is so inspiring! I’m a homeschool mom of 8 and due in December with #9 as well. We have chickens but want more animals. We live by the seasons as well and our daily routines seem much the same. It’s nice to see how other moms are living life by the season and how their daily life goes with homeschool and so many children. I’m excited to follow along on your channel and be inspired.
Our daughter and son in law homestead and homeschool. Their children are 7 and 10 yrs old and scholastically advanced. The 10 yr old is a type 1 diabetic since the age of 4 years and it's easier to care for him at home. They have chores. They're involved in their church and 1 extra curricular activity each. They're well mannered and respectful. They're also very in tune to the homestead. Life skills! ❤🙏
Thank you for sharing! I genuinely don’t know how you do it. I’m a mom of 7 kids between 11 months-18 years old. I’d be overjoyed if the Lord was to bless us with baby 8 someday! I love the idea of homesteading but as it stands, in the last year I have started milling our own flour, making all of our bread, tortillas, muffins, etc with fresh milled flour. I have also dedicated myself to cooking from scratch 95% of our meals. We also homeschool. I feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day, I fear my homesteading goals would be impossible. Maybe I just need to use my time more efficiently. Anyway, I love your videos! Congratulations on your new baby coming soon!
Sweet lil ones sleeping at the end of your video ❤❤❤! Watching them all grow up, I do feel like a distant cousin. I believe you all are doing a fantastic job. I'm always impressed with what the children can accomplish. May the good Lord continue to protect and bless each of you. ❤
I see Adam in the oldest son. My granddaughter did the same in her junior senior year. Now she's in college second year. Most online and wants to teach kindergarten. I'm so thankful for wonderful, clean living . My precious children and grandchildren, plus my Sweet Jesus are my life. Love your content. T u for sharing
You are an amazing mother and doing a wonderful job with your children. They are learning how to be self sufficient and how to grow and preserve their own foods. So important in this day and age. God Bless you ❤
Oh my goodness Jessica! Everyone is getting so big! The older kids are such good looking young men and women! And the littles are adorable and growing so fast as well! So blessed!
Hi Jessica, I really enjoyed this video. I love seeing the kids. The girls are such beautiful young ladies. Your boys are growing into young men quickly. I know it warms your heart when they come to you and share their thoughts and ideas. You are an amazing mom. You have great kids. Ty for sharing.
This weekend I found a short bar stool for the kitchen too save on back and legs while peeling everything and it sure helped a lot and I got 3 sets of chicken,chicken broth,chicken bone broth,meatloaves and porkloin chunks canned but I did have one miss hap the metal blow plug blowed out while raw packing the porkloin. So I just put the jars in the big canner because it was just a few minutes into cook time,and they turned out good for my lunch and dinners meals.
I love watching you and your family. You have such a wonderful family!❤ Those kids are just darling and amazing from baby Hannah to the oldest boy (can't remember his name now🥴)! What a blessing they are and how blessed are you! You have done a fantastic job with them and your entire household! Very much the woman from Proverbs 31! Continued blessings for you and your family!❤❤
Jessica you are so amazing! Love how you have a handle on everything! I know each day bring it's own challenges but you are truly a Proverb 31 type of woman! 😊❤
I can relate the summer is busy with gardens and canning then winter comes and I work more in the house and cleaning out everything and cooking comfort meals for the family and then sprig comes and I am back outside getting ready to put the garden back in and cleaning up the yard it has become a cycle. I do have one responsibility that is always on the tableand thats taking care of my husband he us 52 with late stage dementia.
My 4 year old is the hardest part of my homeschool day as well! My favorite food is soup, people often think that is odd, especially since we live in Hot Texas! Lol can’t wait to see the new little one!😊❤
Good morning Jessica, I haven't seen your videos for a few months. So imagine my surprise to see that you guys are expecting another blessing! Congratulations!! I'm obviously late to the news, but still so excited for you guys 💜.
I love that you have goals for your videos! Day in the life videos are my favorite because we really see the growth of the children! Hannah is becoming a little girl! Loved watching them pray over breakfast!
I am retired and you help me to feel calm. I love your voice and wish I could have raised my children the way you have. However, they are good,professional, hard working children with wonderful children. Thank you. I learn from you!
Excellent plan for future videos. I love the kitchen/meals/preservation ones but I think I’d like to see more about the animals and how you’re preparing them for winter when it’s closer to the time and also when it’s time for them to be processed x
Jessica, what a delightful video. Seeing and hearing what homeschooling entails is very eye opening. Thank you for sharing a day in the life with us. Your children are as blessed as you are. I so enjoy watching your videos.
Hi Jessica! I love your videos . My husband and I raised 5 children and we did a lot of canning which I love. I have learned a lot from you. You have a very beautiful family. Have a great day.
Have a blessed week, thanks for my regular Sunday night binge. Also want to say thanks for keeping my spirits up this week without even knowing it. I've been really sick with whooping cough and Influenza A simultaneously (yeah not fun). Anyhow, I've binged you throughout the week. You always just bring me a sense of calm. So, thanks. Have a wonderful week. ❤️
Hannah reminds me of little Cindy Who from the Grinch 💜 When you said Gabe is 17 and then it looks like David is taller than you..😮 My gosh, four years have flown by!
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Hi Jessica. I don't have a homestead but I've been wasting less food and started to appreciate my family more since I started watching your channel a year ago. I wanted to thank you for that. Greetings from Germany. Mandy
Same here❤
Yes! I now find ways to make sure nothing ever goes to waste! Once I started paying attention, I was shocked at how much food waste we generated.
Her videos inspire me to preserve food, too!
It’s what she does best!
Besides all the other amazing things she does.
Jessica.... a virtual representation of the MOST important 'job' in the world... wife & mother, raising a healthy, critical-thinking, self-sufficient, loving family. God bless you, Jessica.
Sadly it’s something society tries to discourage.
It’s amazing how organized you and your children are doing home schooling. Hannah is growing so fast, she even helps. It’s so nice how well mannered and helpful your children .
Thank you so much!
You manage all the tasks so well. You are looking radiant, so beautiful! Praying for you and your beautiful family. Val C ❤🙏🏻
The three little ones at the table, head bowed, hands crossed in prayers.......... what treasure! ❤❤❤❤❤
You look amazing! You are glowing with joy and love. So excited for you and your family with new baby coming soon. You have such great ideas, thank you for your inspiration🍀Many blessings! Xo❤
I rarely comment, but want to put out to you how impressed I am with all you do. My children are all adults now as of September 07. 18- 42 years old. I have provided home child care/preschool to children since the late 70's. Have been asked to teach kindergarten and first grade for the young loves I care for. We are nature -based. Raising meat birds, laying hens, pigs, turkeys, and are bee keepers. I am also a master gardener, and grow a ton and a half of organic food to serve the children in my daily life, I love following your channel. I am not on instagram, but any curriculum you might be able to share on this platform will be totally appreciated. Thank you for all you do/share.
Your garden is such a gift to other little ones in your life. Building bodies and souls
I completely agree with the way you homeschool your children since I did it the same way. My youngest just graduated with a degree in Physics and math. My other children also have full college degrees and all graduated with honors. And all of them are employed in the areas they studied in college. I do believe in letting children learn to think for themselves.
Wow! Catherine! Well done to you and your children. We need more Mum's like you and Jessica.
Don’t even bother yourself with the critics! Your children being self guided and independent is AMAZING!! Most people’s kid have no idea how to interact with other people. All these kids are addicted to electronics and they lack work ethic and self esteem. Your children are going to be successful!! You are doing a great job as a mom and educator!!!
Please, preach!
These little monsters out here are addicted to these phones and video games and can't even read!
Jessica does an amazing job with her children. Her oldest will be graduating high school with his Associates degree. Nuff said. Lol. 😂 When Jess said that, I just started cracking up laughing. I love watching homeschooling families WIN. It just fills me with so much joy. We bless the name JESUS and just thank Him for blessing our families. He is just so wonderful! I LOVE seeing His people persevere. ❤
@@freeinghumanitynowit’s the parents fault. Calling them little monsters is uncalled for. It’s not their fault their parents got them hooked on electronics. A new study showed that parents use of these electronics affects their kids. And many parents start their kids on electronics starting practically at birth! It’s all these kids know. Instead of interacting with their kids they shove a device in front of their face to entertain them.
I love the sweet little kisses when you fixed your daughter's hair. So precious!
This year, for a number of reasons, we have sent our grade 6 and grade 4 boys to in-person school. One of the reasons being that I felt I wasn’t able to do enough for them due to my health challenges. Well isn’t it the most heartening thing to see, in the beginning of the year assessments, they are testing at the top of their classes! They are quite dismayed by the chaos and disobedience in the classroom. Looking forward to bringing them back home next year.
Thank you for the beautiful video. You are such an inspiration to me. God bless you and your family. ❤
I hope you have healing soon 🙏🏻
You do what you can when you can.
I no longer have young children at home, so my days look different than yours. There is still a similar rhythm and seasonal pattern though. My daily home rhythm is around myself, husband and adult son. We have ducks and chickens to take care of year round, a large garden and the preserving it results in.
I enjoy having my grandchildren in our home as much as possible and invest in their lives.
You are a great example of a godly mother and wife. Blessings to you and yours.
You are such an amazing woman, I adore the way you think and what you do seems so purposeful in every way. TY for sharing your life with us. Enjoy your week.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your day. Your patience and goal setting abilities are amazing, Jessica. Your forward thinking has allowed your older children to thrive. It’s beautiful to see. Boredom is seldom productive so no room for it in your busy life.
I've seen homeschooling children far exceed those who attend a public school in regards to actually knowing the material. Both of my employers children received full rides to major universities after using the same material you do. So, home schooling, self guided, does work! Great job Mom.
Many colleges want homeschooled kids because they are hard workers and know their stuff
You have added another fine helper in Miss Hannah! Whatever videos you want to give us on whatever subject, whenever you have time, will be wonderful. Don't worry about us, your viewers, because it is a pleasure to see you and your family working together as a finely tuned unit each time we join you. Thank You!
How can Hannah be big enough to help in the kitchen already?! 😉😄 So cute.
You are such a good mother Jessica. I'm 66 years old and haven't had kids at home in years but you still inspire me in everything you do. Your family is blessed. Anna
Thank you so much!
I'm always amazed when people talk about the wrongs they see with homeschooling when they themselves have never experienced homeschooling.
Thank you! You have done an exquisite job of explaining homeschooling. It actually brought a tear to my eye. It’s been years since our youngest homeschooled son has completed his formal education with a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry. Best of all, he is a fine man. You expressed the heart of homeschooling. It’s not easy but is so fulfilling. Those who think homeschool is not a real education may need to carefully consider what the end goal is. Homeschoolers have that well in mind. Lovely video!
Thanks for mentioning the toddlers during homeschooling being challenging! I have 4 littles 7,5,3,1 and some days lessons really feel near impossible with them. I just recently told my mom this same thing- toddlers have to be the most challenging part of homeschooling a large family. It is so encouraging to hear it from a seasoned mom as well.
You will make it through this season. We had five little girls under the age of 6. It was some hard years when they were all little, especially homeschooling. One day, the interruptions won't be there and you will get through it without interruptions.
We home school too! 10 year old, 7 year old, 3 year old and 2 year old and another baby due in November.
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Thank you so much for explaining home schooling. So many people don’t understand what that means, and think the children aren’t truly educated. Your kids are so sweet to each other, what a good mama you are.
I have since finished raising my children, and my husband and I closed our poultry farm,and retired to a smaller house in the woods. We jokingly refer to it as our Homestead, but no animals, just a dwindling vegetable garden. I am now choosing life experiences through traveling the world during the winter months. But pur summer months are gardening, preserving and scratch cooking all of our meals. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos and learning new preserving techniques or recipes, and remembering my past fondly.😊
Jessice!!! I made my first pear sauce ever!!!!! Thanks for teaching me.
Happy Home Church Day 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Jessica i wish i would've had the confidence to homeschool my sons i truly believe things would have turned out differently. You are doing a great job raising your children showing them how to grow into responsible young adults. The world today has so many things that can ruin a life a family it's a scary place anymore.
Thank you for sharing what you do on here it's appreciated and valued.
Hope you have a wonderful week 🙏🏼
I don't like making comments on YT but truly, watching this is just beautiful. I only have 4 children and it's hard work to homeschool and take care of the home even without a homestead. I would love to have at least 1 more child, and this video is a blessing. Seeing your hard work, and how the work pays off, watching how much your babies love you and one another... it Can be done and it's beautiful. God bless you and your family. You're doing an amazing job!
Thank you so much!
I think you are doing an amazing job home schooling your children. Some people are jealous and have to say bad things about you. Try to ignore them. You know you are doing great ❤
I can't believe that Hannah's almost 2 years old. 😮Time goes by really fast.
There will always be people who object to even the amount of time you blink, so don't let that bother you. Do what's best for you and your children. I pray that God will continue to guide you every step.
Just adore your calm appreciation of life and small joys. The seasonal (both seasonal work and age changing seasons) approach to life brings blessings. Praying you are graced with joy this season.
Thank you from Romania 🇷🇴. Have a wonderful week time!
Thank you! You too!
I love the living seasonally as well! And love how you described it!! Enjoy your videos so very much! We homeschool as well. Just graduated my oldest in May! Love you guys!! See ya next weekend!!
I'm still canning just was blessed with nice meaty tomatoes, 7 pineapples, 3 heads of cauliflower. It was nice that a friend brought the tomatoes and peppers ,so I needed zucchinis and green tomatoes for my mother hot dog relish so I trade fresh tomatoes for both needed items so now get too have canned tomatoes relish ,and 7 pineapples for jam and 3 heads of cauliflower too have canned and brother shared 2 large Amish onions and 3 eggplants. And yes I've been even cooking the peels of all fruits for jellies and will try a mixed apple,peach and plum mixed jelly. And yes I'm going too plant the plum seeds it doesn't hurt too try. And I will try tomato jam this year. And u will share everything with my granddaughter for her pantry for winter meals.
Gabriel has such an awesome opportunity. I had no idea kids could do that, but WOW!!!!! You really did/do a great job with homeschooling your children. Will David be going to culinary school? All of them really seem to enjoy what they are set to do and that is a great reflection of you. Great job!!!!!! It won't be long before you will have another sweet little one and I can hardly wait to see what you are going to have. I just love babies!!!!! Hannah has grown so quickly, or it seems to me just seeing her every now and then and not on a daily basis!!!! Have a great day!!!!!!
Love seeing the morning evolve in your household. Even though there are many things to do you are so organized that there is no chaos or short tempers. I think this is an important advantage of homesteading. Everyone has chores and responsibilities but you aren't running around getting children in cars, scattering everyone in different directions. This video was so special ! Have a wonderful week.
We definitely have our bad days, too! But for the most part we try to stay temper-free 😂❤️
Blessed Sunday, Jessica! I’m so glad you talked about homeschooling today. I home schooled and graduated 3 of my 4 children and truly miss those days. When I saw you reviewing something on the computer with your oldest, I became emotional. Those teaching moments and more importantly, bonding with your child in an intellectual way were amazing for me, a shared mutual respect of being a mom and teacher with a maturing young adult. All my children are grown, married, on their own, but they still come to me and ask my opinion on issues and challenges. I’ve realized those experiences and memories are priceless. Have a very Blessed week and you look WONDERFUL!
I truly enjoyed this video and seeing your relationship with your children. So many RUclips channels don't show their children. Thank you! Blessings!
Watching your videos on Sunday morning always encourages me to not waste the rest of my weekend! Hope you and your family have a wonderful week ❤
Thank you! You too!
I just adore watching your videos. I don't know how you can keep up with all that you do with 8 kids. Your kids are well educated on how important it is to share household tasks. That little girl,, I could just hug her 🥰 she's adorable Jessica. Keep those videos coming. It's the first thing I do on Sunday morning to watch them with my cup of coffee.
Hugs from Ontaro Canada❤
Jessica, we homeschooled our 2 daughters almost 25 yrs ago. It was just really becoming popular at that time.
It's hard to believe there are still people out there who question homeschooling because of the success rate. Most colleges will tell you they love homeschooling students because of their great study habits. Both ouur daughters went on to become RNs so I think that should silence your critics. And they both have very respectable and high paying jobs! Plus, beautiful mothers. You really did a great job of explaining homeschooling on your video.
Thank you for sharing your morning in the life video. My 8th grader and I are contemplating him online schooling next year and for high school. I still have to work and he would be my first homeschooled kid, so it’s a bit intimidating. It’s helpful for me to see how you work with your older kids to educate them.
Blessed Sunday to all of you! 💜
I appreciated this as it gives me an idea of how to deal with different ages just in the creche at church. as for toddlers getting in the way when you are working with the other children, I think it is a blessing to see such beautiful, well loved blessings.
Thank you Jessica for bringing us along. So encouraging to see your daily family life! Blessings on your family and your homestead Kiddo!🌻🐛🌿💚🙏💕
I used to work at a grocery store and would see the home-schooled kids coming in during the day with mom. One thing I can say for sure about them is that they a MUCH more polite and well-behaved. And they are articulate and have something to say about many topics. I admire them and used to tell them that.
You and your family are looking well. I hope Adam is too! This was a very calming video today... just what I needed! I like when you show what your meals are and how you make them. I've gotten so many new ideas from your videos. I often think to myself "why haven't I been doing that?". I've learned shortcuts from you. I guess it's because I moved out to the country with my kids and grandkids from the city and we are sorta homesteading. We've all changed our lifesyles and are trying to get back to basics. But that means more cooking from scratch. No more boxed food! I'm still bringing in a lot from the garden so preserving isn't over just yet. Grandma's (me) in charge of that while the kids still go to work. Who ever said homesteading is easy?? lol. You have a great week with your family. Looking forward to next Sunday.
Presious babies asking the blessing over there food
I also do independent homeschooling thank you this gave me validation
I have been following you for a while now and love how you make everything so simple to follow. However what I appreciate so much about you is that you make the time for
hugs and kiss from the children in between your full days. I’ve seen some parents who are just too busy for those important parts of child raising. In my opinion, if you can’t take a few minutes to show your children some love, then perhaps children should not have been part of their life plan. My two are now in their 30’s, and even at that age, I always make time to show them how important they are to me. Just my thoughts.
I have found that there will always be “nay-sayers” no matter what. Usually, they are uninformed. I enjoy seeing the love you pour out on your children. Your little camera hogs😆are adorable.
Some other things that public school kids miss, besides quality family time during the week, are sunshine and time to run around and have fun in nature. Recess at public school is too short and usually ends by 5th grade. They also use any and every excuse to make it indoors -- too cold, too hot, too whatever. In addition, punishment for hyperactive kids often is to miss recess, which they physically need. It ends up being more of a punishment to the teacher in the afternoon. 😂
Your children being homeschooled makes then independent thinker. This generation can’t handle someone who thinks for himself. He probably researches thing and has his on opinions. You’re doing a wonderful job keep up the good work full time momma. I enjoy your channel.
Thank you for so much information on homeschooling! I commend you for teaching so many levels - wow!
I want to let you know that as a public school teacher, I think many people hold outdated views of what public school looks like in 2024. There is a lot of independent learning, differentiation, group work, and movement throughout the day. It’s no longer that stereotypical lecture hall style with all the high schoolers falling asleep at their desks!
Thanks for sharing!!
My favorite type of video! I 100% agree that it is difficult to transition from instant results based work to long term results based work- my husband and I were just talking about this! So refreshing to hear your thoughts on that❤️ thank you for being so real! Your videos have been a breath of fresh air to this mama of 4 littles☺️
Omgoodness baby Hannah is getting so big absolutely loved watching her help momma cook. I don't know how you get it all done Jessica but you not only get it done you do it all well. I love hearing what my girls are doing doing and learning in school we have a High school senior who's doing a early education internship and a CNA class where she will be working at a senior center and also our local hospital. We are so proud of her. Then we have a sophomore who is taking all honors courses and has started spreading her wings socially which is amazing to watch and of course we are so proud of her as well.
I agree with you. I am in Maine and started cleaning up beds and getting winter finalized with hay for chicken extra gas for generator and greenhouse clean out and beds finished I have my garlic for next season to plant and so ready for the big break.I plan on doing house projects and work on my junk journals and resting.
Your video is so inspiring! I’m a homeschool mom of 8 and due in December with #9 as well. We have chickens but want more animals. We live by the seasons as well and our daily routines seem much the same. It’s nice to see how other moms are living life by the season and how their daily life goes with homeschool and so many children. I’m excited to follow along on your channel and be inspired.
Invisible productivity-so true! Love that! Thank you.
Good morning from Michigan 😊
Morning!
Our daughter and son in law homestead and homeschool. Their children are 7 and 10 yrs old and scholastically advanced.
The 10 yr old is a type 1 diabetic since the age of 4 years and it's easier to care for him at home.
They have chores. They're involved in their church and 1 extra curricular activity each.
They're well mannered and respectful. They're also very in tune to the homestead.
Life skills! ❤🙏
100% agree with you on the toddlers and homeschooling. I guess I've never homeschooled without a toddler, so there's that. But man, it's tricky!!
Praying for you, thanks for giving us a peek into homeschooling,truly inspiring. Praying for this new little one as well
Thank you for sharing! I genuinely don’t know how you do it. I’m a mom of 7 kids between 11 months-18 years old. I’d be overjoyed if the Lord was to bless us with baby 8 someday!
I love the idea of homesteading but as it stands, in the last year I have started milling our own flour, making all of our bread, tortillas, muffins, etc with fresh milled flour. I have also dedicated myself to cooking from scratch 95% of our meals. We also homeschool. I feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day, I fear my homesteading goals would be impossible. Maybe I just need to use my time more efficiently.
Anyway, I love your videos! Congratulations on your new baby coming soon!
Sweet lil ones sleeping at the end of your video ❤❤❤! Watching them all grow up, I do feel like a distant cousin. I believe you all are doing a fantastic job. I'm always impressed with what the children can accomplish. May the good Lord continue to protect and bless each of you. ❤
Its Wonderful seeing your Children working together & with you.
I see Adam in the oldest son. My granddaughter did the same in her junior senior year. Now she's in college second year. Most online and wants to teach kindergarten. I'm so thankful for wonderful, clean living . My precious children and grandchildren, plus my Sweet Jesus are my life. Love your content. T u for sharing
You are an amazing mother and doing a wonderful job with your children. They are learning how to be self sufficient and how to grow and preserve their own foods. So important in this day and age. God Bless you ❤
Thank you so much!
Oh my goodness Jessica! Everyone is getting so big! The older kids are such good looking young men and women! And the littles are adorable and growing so fast as well! So blessed!
Hi Jessica, I really enjoyed this video. I love seeing the kids. The girls are such beautiful young ladies. Your boys are growing into young men quickly. I know it warms your heart when they come to you and share their thoughts and ideas. You are an amazing mom. You have great kids. Ty for sharing.
Thank you so much!
Good morning, it amazes me how the children have grown! You have a lovely family ❤
Jessica you older kids have really grown since I’ve seen them. ❤love all your videos 😊😊😊
Thank you so much!!
@@threerivershomestead your very welcome. I’ve been watching for years ❤️
This weekend I found a short bar stool for the kitchen too save on back and legs while peeling everything and it sure helped a lot and I got 3 sets of chicken,chicken broth,chicken bone broth,meatloaves and porkloin chunks canned but I did have one miss hap the metal blow plug blowed out while raw packing the porkloin. So I just put the jars in the big canner because it was just a few minutes into cook time,and they turned out good for my lunch and dinners meals.
Love your family culture. ❤
This type of DITL vid is my fave.
Beautiful children, enjoyed spending the morning with you. Sunday Blessings!
Thank you! You too!
I loved this glimpse of your day. I know it’s too soon to be sure but it’s looking like you might have another left-handed girlie! 💕
I love watching you and your family. You have such a wonderful family!❤ Those kids are just darling and amazing from baby Hannah to the oldest boy (can't remember his name now🥴)! What a blessing they are and how blessed are you! You have done a fantastic job with them and your entire household! Very much the woman from Proverbs 31! Continued blessings for you and your family!❤❤
Jessica you are so amazing! Love how you have a handle on everything! I know each day bring it's own challenges but you are truly a Proverb 31 type of woman! 😊❤
Thank you so much!!
Your children are so beautiful! Makes this grandma smile on a Sunday morning ❤
Thank you so much!
I love watching your videos. I love watching your babies, they are just too adorable.
I can relate the summer is busy with gardens and canning then winter comes and I work more in the house and cleaning out everything and cooking comfort meals for the family and then sprig comes and I am back outside getting ready to put the garden back in and cleaning up the yard it has become a cycle. I do have one responsibility that is always on the tableand thats taking care of my husband he us 52 with late stage dementia.
God bless you 🙏🏻
I totally agree with how home education is to go! ❤ You are doing great mama! You are so blessed!!
My 4 year old is the hardest part of my homeschool day as well! My favorite food is soup, people often think that is odd, especially since we live in Hot Texas! Lol can’t wait to see the new little one!😊❤
Good morning from East Tennessee. I love watching those babies grow up. 🙂
Good morning Jessica, I haven't seen your videos for a few months. So imagine my surprise to see that you guys are expecting another blessing! Congratulations!! I'm obviously late to the news, but still so excited for you guys 💜.
I love that you have goals for your videos! Day in the life videos are my favorite because we really see the growth of the children! Hannah is becoming a little girl! Loved watching them pray over breakfast!
I so much enjoyed today’s vlog. Your kids are so lovely. I liked you chatting and showing us in the background the activities
Thank you so much 😊
I am retired and you help me to feel calm. I love your voice and wish I could have raised my children the way you have. However, they are good,professional, hard working children with wonderful children. Thank you. I learn from you!
While watching your video today, I realized I found you via Hannah's birth video. I enjoy your vies on life and faith. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent plan for future videos. I love the kitchen/meals/preservation ones but I think I’d like to see more about the animals and how you’re preparing them for winter when it’s closer to the time and also when it’s time for them to be processed x
An absolutely lovely video that I truly enjoyed.
This is my favorite style of video 🤍 may God continue you to bless you, Jessica, you are such a hard working woman!
Jessica, what a delightful video. Seeing and hearing what homeschooling entails is very eye opening. Thank you for sharing a day in the life with us. Your children are as blessed as you are. I so enjoy watching your videos.
Honestly with cooking 3 meals a day,doing laundry and homeschooling,I don’t know how you get anything else done!
Especially while pregnant. She's incredible 😍
Bless Miss Hannah helping with the pancakes. I bet she's going to make a great big sister.
I think you doing awesome job! Real proverbs 31 woman
Hannah mixing pancake batter! That made my day! 😄😘 She looks a lot like I did when I was her age except I had slightly darker hair.
Hi Jessica! I love your videos . My husband and I raised 5 children and we did a lot of canning which I love. I have learned a lot from you. You have a very beautiful family. Have a great day.
What a precious and inspiring video! God bless you and the family!❤
If there was one thing I aould like you to share in your videos, i a few big heart felt smiles. I bet you are absolutely beautiful when you smile.
Warms my heart to seeing your children saying Grace before they eat. ❤
Have a blessed week, thanks for my regular Sunday night binge. Also want to say thanks for keeping my spirits up this week without even knowing it. I've been really sick with whooping cough and Influenza A simultaneously (yeah not fun). Anyhow, I've binged you throughout the week. You always just bring me a sense of calm. So, thanks. Have a wonderful week. ❤️
That sounds awful. I hope you feel better soon 🙏🏻
Hannah reminds me of little Cindy Who from the Grinch 💜 When you said Gabe is 17 and then it looks like David is taller than you..😮 My gosh, four years have flown by!