I love watching your channel. I'm a 60 year old woman who with my husband raised our 3 daughters on a 80 acre farm. I was a full time home maker. You remind me so much of myself in my younger days. I wish we would have had more children! My best years of life were spent on the farm being a wife, mother, and keeper of the home!
Yes. One of (if not THE) biggest regrets I have is not having more children. My husband tells me all the time I am/was happiest when cooking, baking, and pregnant.
Thank you both for your comments. I am a mom of two 2 and under and I’m 22 weeks pregnant. All boys! ♥️On the hard days it’s difficult to see past what I perceive as annoying or hard or wrong. You inspire me to be grateful and to keep going! :)
Yes same here, thank you for both of your comments. I just had my 1st baby this year also a boy!! He is 5 months now and just coming out of a sleep regression that took a lot of sleepless nights and days. This reminded me to cherish these days as a stay at home mom and to be in the present moment right now with my family and for the years to come! Thank you ♥️
Lisa, I’m 66 and retired now. When my kids were little I stayed at home and loved being a homemaker, mom, and wife. But when they went to school, I went to school to become a nurse. I worked 30 years, 3 days a week so I could still be home as much as I could. When I look back, I don’t know how my house was clean, dinner was on the table and clothes were washed and put away! I was worried about what I was gonna do with my “retirement “ time but…….I had time to go to what I call You Tube University. I have reinvented myself and expanded my knowledge learning sourdough from your channel, making your bread recipes which are a big hit with my family and friends. You inspire this old lady ! I call myself “ The suburban homesteader “. No cows no chickens but I started a garden 3 years ago , I’m milling my own flour, canning, dehydrating, making all kinds of bone broth, so I’m not retired at all! I’m busy all day, everyday. Thank you
I realized years ago, when my kids were little, that I could spend every waking moment cleaning my house and I’d still never be finished, let alone be able to do anything else. My first reaction to this was anger - “this isn’t fair, I refuse to be a slave to my house” - so I had to reckon with my perfectionism (whose evil twin is procrastination) and fear of criticism. Then I started making lists, prioritizing, making routines, delegating, and telling myself, “It doesn’t have to be perfect.” I like to think I’ve made progress.
I think I’ve had a good handle on lists, routines, and even delegating for a while, but I still fight with desire for perfectionism and fear of criticism. It is hard. The only one criticizing me is me, but I have this fear that if I let something go, then all things will go along with it. It is also difficult because one thing people praise me for is my ability to get so much done, keep a clean house, etc. This has the unintended consequence of me putting more pressure on myself to uphold the standards I’ve created in my mind, and to berate myself when I fall short (which is all the time).
I have 3 under 3.5, and I can genuinely say you are the only content creator who does not stress me out 😂 Typically people fall into two camps - coddling you where you are but inspiring no progress, or wildly generalizing how they get done what they get done, (hiding help and behind the scenes) and making you feel worse. You have great practical tips, it’s obvious none of this is fake, and you strike a really good balance between those two. Thank you, your stuff is genuinely so helpful.
Thank you Lisa, your channel has helped me so much. I live in the UK and there’s a devastating housing crisis. Very few families can buy so it’s a landlord’s paradise here. We’ve had now 9 moves in 7.5 years! I was doing very well in my house juggling homemaking, kids and homeschooling until I found out we had to move again but by the grace of God a bigger place became available for us to rent only 2 doors down. It’s hard when you don’t have the money or ability to invest in your home and optimise it so homemaking is easier. But I’ve learned that even though we don’t have the same opportunities here, in reality all that matters is not how things look, but me creating a home for my family that glorified Christ, points my children to Him, and is cozy for others to come and enjoy it and see Christ in our lives.
You are a blessed woman and your children are blessed to have you as a mama. You're an inspiration to me even though I have no idea who you are, and I live thousands of miles away from you. That is truly the most important thing.... to portray Christ in all that we do and in the way we have Hospitality in our home. ❤ I pray that the Lord would bless you for it, and will give you a home of your own to use for his glory❤
I’m sorry for people going through this. Our (supposedly) elected officials are looking out for their own (financial) interests. Watch their actions, not their words. We the people are not their concern.
Ok, am I the only one who kept pausing this video because I was taking so many notes on the wisdom and awesomeness that Lisa was saying???? My goodness, what a great video this was! I actually made a point to watch it a second time to be sure that I didn't miss anything that she said. Thank you for this, Lisa! As a homemaker, it can be so overwhelming (or, so it feels) at times, and the pearls you sprinkled throughout this 22 minutes were fantastic!
“Am I in motion, or am I being productive?” Wow! Absolutely profound. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Definitely giving this some serious thought.
Lisa I'm reading these comments & realize once again your channel is actually a ministry for so many woman & Mama's! You are speaking words that obviously hundreds of people are longing to hear in a most charitable way. That is the sheer definition of ministry IMO. Keep up the good work & please don't ever forget how valuable your content is to so many. 🙏❤️
Hi Lisa I’m a mum of four kids We live in on farm also and we live out our daily chores very similar to you. Just to clarify, I personally don’t want your videos to be perfect . The more real they are the more we want to watch Keep inspiring us❤
For myself I have found that the more effort I put into my health (strength training, walking, high protein, sleep etc) the less I feel the need to lean on schedules and lists. The stronger and more energetic I feel the less overwhelmed I feel.
I need these videos! I'm a mom of 3, living on a homestead and a business. I was just telling my MIL today that when she says she needs to clean house, she means do a load of laundry, a few dishes, dust and sweep. When I say I need to clean house, it's because we look like we just survived a tornado... and I'm always cleaning and always need to clean. Ugh!!!
Sometimes you just have to accept that things aren't going to get done and roll with it, doing your best. Things can just be stacked against you. We had just moved into this house when my husband had a medical emergency and spent 21 days total in the hospital...and now, three months on, is still having doctor's visits on the weekly. Still can't walk. Still requires a lot of care. He comes first. House and its still unpacked state...can wait. I'm focused on the necessary.
Taking time for leisure is not laziness either. Homeschooling, homesteading (15 years) mom of nine here and we NEED to take care of ourselves. Find time in our day to sit down and sip tea, go for a leisurely walk, etc. What we get done in a day isn’t competition ladies. If you can’t get to sour dough bread...DON’T. Naturally driven people WILL eventually hit burnout if we don’t meet our physical (hello adrenal glands!), emotional and spiritual needs FIRST before the to do list. Survival mode is a thing. God gave us twin girls last year to teach me to SLIW DOWN. When you hit your 40’s, if you haven’t learned how to do this for yourself, your body will do it FOR you. Slow down mamas! ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you for saying that a seasonal home update is not a necessity. That it is ok to use what you have. So many youtube inspirations are in "the store" getting 'new' wall art, pillows each season and that becomes a continual cost for those who follow those youtubers and choose to apply those purchasing means to 'keep up with the Jones'.
Thank you so much! It got late, I had worked after dinner, there were tasks still not complete and the day's laundry still hung up . . . I put on this video and listened to your wise and inspiring words whilst I folded the laundry! Thank you for your company - we "worked together"! Now the clean clothes will be in the airing cupboard tonight after all, I can set the next load overnight and then when its ready to hang out (before work) tomorrow morning, the airers are empty and ready to use. How kind of you to share your ways, tips and experience. Blessings to you and yours.
I think women like Lisa and your grandmother are just a special breed apart. My mother became a widow at 40 with 4 children ages from 1 to 8. She never allowed anyone to pursue her romantically (and they did) and somehow just managed to do it all by herself. She said she never had time for romance because her first thought was to take care of us plus our father was the love of her life. She’d be almost 100 if still alive and with the way the world is today, all 4 of us recognize, that even for her time, she was indeed a special breed and we all hope we inherited even just a small bit of what she was. Women like Lisa, your grandmother and my mom are indeed Proverbs 31 women.
Is there anyway that you could give us a visual of how you organize your "notes" you mentioned on to your phone? I was trying to figure it out, but I just cannot seem to. If you ever want to incorporate that in to a video, I bet a lot of busy moms would love it! Thank you for cheering up my day & teaching me new ways to organize my "full time mom" days! : )
I can't believe how tall your eldest daughter has grown!! I think when you get to 14/15 you go through a growth spurt as she's now as tall as you!! I've been following you since you had Daniel and all of a sudden your children are so grown in what seems like a blink of an eye. Smashing kids, great parents.
This video was perfect timing for me today. I just had my 6th baby a month ago and it's been a rough time adjusting. Was near tears this morning, so I took a moment to myself in my bedroom and this video was in my notifications. I know it will be some time before I feel a handle on things, but I feel much more hopeful in this moment now. Thanks Lisa, for the uplifting and positive truths and encouragement!
I’m only on baby number 3, 7 weeks post partum, but you should absolutely have more grace on yourself. What helps me is remembering there’s only a certain limit of things I need to get done when on my own with the children: make food, do bare minimum dishes, and take care of children personal hygiene. Other things can wait until husband/help comes (for example in evenings or weekends). It will all settle down and you’ll get into a new rhythm again :)
I had baby #5 six weeks ago and I feel exactly the same! I feel like I am letting everyone down all the time. This video helped so much! Also so glad to know I am not alone!
I realized with my fourth pregnancy that during the last month or two of pregnancy, I have time but not energy. After the baby is a few weeks old, I have more energy (and thus give myself a lot to try to accomplish), but not nearly enough time or physical capability. Nursing for me takes a lot of time. I have to keep telling myself this, but it’s okay to not get it ALL done for a while!
Totally agree about the wrap!!! Currently have 2 month old twins and was having such a hard time getting anything done with only one in the wrap and one in a bouncer… Then I figured out how to put both in the wrap! Totally is a game changer, feel like I have my arms and sanity back. Love these babies more than anything! ❤
@@chrissy227 I can testify to that! My baby HATES the wrap 😭 unless we’re outside lol which unfortunately for me I can’t do housework while outside my home lol.
I have been a Homemaker for a little over 21 years now. I still get overwhelmed with the list of things that needs to be accomplished every day. I start with what are the top priorities of the day and work from there. Your video was so refreshing and encouraging. I appreciate you
I ove this real advice….I ama woman in my 60s having raised three boys and now I have 6 grands and see my individual families all navigating this world so do better than others, but honestly I just said to my husband of 41 years… there is way too much time spent just looking on Pinterest or scrolling other social media and saying how overwhelmed they are and they can’t do things….STOP…..just get up and DO SOMETHING! 10 min you can devote to wiping down a counter, loading the dishes in the dishwasher, vacuuming a room, making a bed, or throwing laundry in…..I know you get it because you just said it!!!!!,,thanks for the realism
Love your videos! It definitely takes a non lazy person you are constant go go go it also takes a woman who loves homemaking the cooking all of it I think you are great at it all you do so much its truly just awesome to watch
Can you share with us what chores your children do? I have 6 I am still Homeschooling and would love to see how much they contribute to your home routines. Thanks!
Literally just crying watching this. You are such an encouragement to me as I raise and homeschool my 5 little ones and seek to keep our house in order. You are truly a blessing and I'm learning so much from you. Thank you!
That type of calendar is called a ticker calendar. Where you move each week up. Paralegals and attorneys use that all the time because there are so many important dates. It's a great way to stay organized with your time
I'm wondering who pitches in and helps if sickness hits the family ..... Maybe outside family members help out ? ❤. I'm 67 and mom is 87 and has Alzheimer's. I'm her eldest daughter and I am her caregiver . It's really been hard adjusting, for her and the whole family but we persevere. I love watching your energy and love for your family , I'm so much older than you but have learned so much from your videos . Love how much you must care not only for your family but for other people ❤You have been blessed with a beautiful family and you have many gifts . Favored by God ❤️and the hard work but gratifying, it all brings about love and peace , even for your fans lol
This is a really helpful video! My husband will be happy I watched this! 😂😂😂 I often don’t schedule or break down large tasks, and then forget things or get overwhelmed and stressed. But I also can’t seem to follow how my husband does his scheduling. Homemaker rhythms sound so doable for this mama of two under two! ❤
Oh my gosh “motion without progress”. Been living that life for too long. I kind of think it’s like the Pinterest mentality… We pin 1 million things to Pinterest and never do any of them. I’m really struggling with that. Thanks Lisa!
Loved this video. I’m a busy 60 year old homemaker, Pastors wife and grandmother. For me, everything gets written down on my refrigerator calendar. Most days I’m motivated and able to move from one task to another. Other days, not so much. Love seeing your precious family. I saw an arm sling on someone. Hope all is well. God bless you Lisa as you serve your family! 😀❤️
Just keep cooking is something I'm going to remember. When I have a lull of time that I didn't foresee I usually watch RUclips and grab coffee but that can easy be a slippery slope lol and I could just get motivated to get up cook something watch RUclips and then my day is easier. Thanks for calling us out and this is my fave video you've ever done because of the message. I'm sure it's tough calling out your audience who is pretty much always sitting watching RUclips NOT doing what you are. You motivate me, but there will always be those who DO and those who watch and wish
I genuinely thank you for this video. We just added baby #4 and I am a content creator as well. Things have been getting over my head and fretting about it, so thank you .May God bless you and your family.
I'm in my 60s and I always look forward to your videos. I love the homesteading life that you do with your family. There is always something to learn at any age.
You always make videos on topics just when I need them! I appreciate you showing us in detail all the things you to do organise/clean in your videos, the explanation about the trial and error on what works for you and why/why not. I wanted thank you for your channel. I struggled my whole life with organisation and this channel has made a tangible positive difference in my life. I didn't have many positive female role models in growing up besides my paternal grandmother. So, thank you 😊 You've helped a stranger more than you could know. Even if you don't feel every video is profound, I always take something away from them.
I am a working mom (my son picked my RUclips picture 😂) and as I enter into my busiest work season, I’m appreciating your videos so much as they remind me who I am first…a homemaker who loves coming home and tending to my family and home
I loved this so much! Turning 30 this year, been married for 10 years and keeping everything together can still be a struggle. I love the tip to just do the next right thing.
Girl!!! When did your oldest get as tall as you!!! In this moment I realize two things. 1. We are getting old! LOL!! and 2. I have been watching you for a lot longer than I thought!! LOL!
ok, this video is an absolute GEM! I would love to hear Lisa speak on the Big Picture more and expand on the why they are homeschooling, what kind of adults they want to raise, what is the purpose of doing a particular thing. This was amazing! Love Lisa and Farmhouse on Boone
I am so thankful for your practical advice. These are the things that got lost from the last generation! I have five under 8 and I am a homeschooler and homemaker and am so very thankful for the wisdom you share!
This was such a timely good video! I was actually having a game when I just felt like I was never going to catch up . I have watched this video twice now, because I knew that I wasn't getting everything . I wish I could "re-like" it 😊 Thank you for the encouragement and for the good you are in the Kingdom of God! You have a Ministry of building up mothers an encouraging us in homemaking, and I believe that is where the Lord intended us mothers to be. May you and your family be richly blessed❤
Tell me you’re talking about me without telling me.. Had my nephew watching a show the other day where they were playing with blocks.. and I snapped into reality.. turned it off and gave him a set of blocks to play with.. I realized it’s my own habit!! I watch other people do the things I want to do..
VIDEO IDEA: Would you please consider making a video on how you use your notes for planning and your schedule. I am a visual learner and would find this so useful. Thank you. 😊
What is your advice on getting special projects done around the house whether they be big or small projects? What about pets and how much time and work they can take up? One thing I would recommend to young families is to keep birthday parties family-focused and simple. Think about declining birthday parties that your children are invited to which will mean not having to drive them there and picking them up and buying a gift for the other child. I know this might sound cold but sometimes I think adults make too big a deal of birthdays. What advice do you have for working in appointments, like doctor appointments. I think it is brilliant that you have the music teacher of your older kids come to your house. I didn't do this with my kids and it ate up a lot of my time. Thanks for all your advice!
Great message! I am now in the next chapter of life...retirement. So being at home full time is new and an adjustment. You are an inspiration! Thank you
Your channel is perfect:) I love your content and it lifts my spirit during the week. As a norwegian homemaker I am a rare specie. My friend told me this weekend "in Norway both parents always work. Thats how WE do it in Norway". Well, speak for yourself, homemaking and taking care of the kids is a priority for me. I have had my share of office days, in tears in the bathroom, because of the crazy amount of work that steals my time from the children that actually needed me. I quit my job to be a homemaker and as this first year has passed I see that I get done less then I thought. It is overwhelming and a new kind of frustrating. The advice I will take from todays video will be to write better lists and have weekly conversations with my husband about what/how/when etc. I have been following you for years and through your videos dreamt of a better life. It IS a better life. But better doesn`t mean less frustrating and less overwhelming, its just different frustrations. The tasks I do now benefit the whole family. ! Thank you for your inspiring content! Never stop posting, and there is no need for you to overthink anything. We all follow you and enjoy every video! Thank you for being you:)
We were selling our house years ago (when I had ‘only’ eight kids), and it didn’t seem too hard to keep the house always 30 minutes away from perfectly staged for showings… I can’t seem to figure out how I did that now though! You’re right… it’s just about habits and routine though. You’re filming a lot, so you’ve got that for the motivation part too. When you’re juggling lotsa balls, you prioritize things constantly. Great videos!!
"Watches" listened to this video while I made chocolate chip cookies for my family of 6. While wearing my 10 week old baby. This truly is the best time of my life! It's funny I wear my son daily but in the morning while I'm nursing him and having my cup of coffee I also sort of forget I can do this. It's all in the mind.
As I watch your video today I am making GF sourdough bread, and GF irish soda bread using GF sourdough starter I made from your recipe. I am 62 years old and I learn something every time I watch a video here. Your tips can be applied to so many age groups. One thing I loved most was your living a “home centered life”. I think everyone could benefit from a little more of that. ❤
I think you hit a home run in so many ways with this video! Boy, we seem to really all have some things in common. I think you described me about at least ten times! Haha. Homemakers are in charge of their home…and that can be overwhelming…thanks for the advice!!
I think most of us have gone through things like this. Priorites must be taken care of first, but after that I do the other things. What I learned that helped me most is to "do the worst first" and get it over with. It always makes me feel like the other things on my to do list are easier after that. I also save my favorite for last, if there happens to be a favorite that particular day. 💙
Always appreciate your encouragement! Being in motion isn’t always being productive…I’ve not heard that before and it is absolutely true!! Thank you, as always🥰🥰🥰
Your videos have become such an inspiration and encouragement for me over the past year. I find myself here whenever I’m needing encouragement or motivation bc I know you will be offering those things. Thank you for all you are doing to inspire this generation of homemakers!
Such a fantastic message in this video! Our personalities are so similar Lisa, and yet often times on social media we see the perfection. We see the videos with a drone shot and perfect B-roll, and it makes the “average “ SAHM feel paralyzed by the overwhelming struggles of every day life. I’m so thankful that you just show the reality of homemaking and homeschooling because in that, there is such beauty!
This was a wealth of wisdom, and I can't tell you how encouraging it was, Lisa! Thank you for showing the simplicity of your daily tasks, and sharing what methods you've found to work for you. Moving but not productive...that resonated with me!
Im so glad i watched this. I get overwhelmed at home a lot. 3 girls. My in-laws live with me. School. Clean. Cook. Self employed work from home. Errands. Appointments. Husband travels out of state. I get overwhelmed when i want to do everything. Clean cook office. I get upset that no one wants to clean when it needs cleaning. They are all on different emotions and wants.
I love that, when I get overwhelmed I think”1 thing at a time,it’s harder since I’m older to not get stressed. For example focus on Thanksgiving and don’t worry about Christmas until Thanksgiving is past.
Four minutes in and I have to comment now as a mama of four I think it’s crazy how productive I can be during the day now vs when I was a mom of one!! My time management has improved tremendously. Your right it does become a routine. always love your videos. Just started my EinKorn sourdough journey- came to watch one of your videos on that but excited to be watching this!! ❤❤ have the best thanksgiving. Thanks for being so transparent and opening your home for people like me to grow in my homemaking skills!!
Lisa, you always calm my mind and inspire me in my own homemaking. I’ve been a faithful viewer of your blog and RUclips channel for a long time now. Thank you for all your wisdom.
I have no children yet but I so admire you. I am getting into the routine of keeping my home clean because I enjoy is. It’s been a slow but rewarding process.
I truly love your videos. It seems your energy level is really good. You are living the life that I wanted when young. I raised my children as a single mom and now I'm a great grandma but my heart was always home with my children. Blessings to you and family..🤗
Hi I was just wondering why you put your washing in a dryer rather than hanging it outside on a line to dry. I'm from Northern Ireland we only use the dryer when the weather is bad in the Uk and Ireland. I's much harder on your clothes, the environment and your pocket! I love the fresh smell of line dried washing too.
While I didn't have a dryer, but clothesline as a new wife... a dryer came into my life during a winter freeze and stayed! But as a grandmother, I've given my dryer to a rental. I have grown to enjoy my clothesline either outdoors or inside! It's quality time and romantic in nature!
Enjoy your videos. Very relaxing. As a Designer….. (It would look so much more finished if your cafe curtains in the bathroom and kitchen, would set on top of the window sill and not hang over the window sill.) I don’t know how you keep up with a family of 10, but you’re doing a great job👍
I have always loved your videos, but this one and your last one about how y'all got there - they are my 2 most favorite!! I also have always remembered her - prioritize and do not next right thing!!! Thank you for everything encouragement!!
It is a canopy crib that I have had for years...I just made curtains to go on three sides of it, to block out the sun and help it to be not as loud in there for the baby...
You’re so encouraging Lisa! “Do the next thing” is a fantastic mindset, especially when you have a big family. Thank you for making these encouraging videos!
I usually just enjoy watching you work and hearing what is on your mind in the background while I work. This video was different for me though because it was a message I really needed to hear: perfection is limiting, and have a plan for the overwhelming tasks. Those two things have been debilitating for me in this season of life. I am a fellow blogger and content creator and this was so helpful. Your voice is also so soothing. Thanks for sharing Lisa!
Keep cooking! I love that, I agree with you on the staying home, we stay home and get a lot of things done, no laundry build up, always good food, clean home and neat yard and we keep our sanity.
Yes prioritization is essential. Like my husband is eating the carnivore diet due to health issues and I have to now make two different meals for my family and it’s a bit difficult but I make do.
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I love watching your channel. I'm a 60 year old woman who with my husband raised our 3 daughters on a 80 acre farm. I was a full time home maker. You remind me so much of myself in my younger days. I wish we would have had more children! My best years of life were spent on the farm being a wife, mother, and keeper of the home!
Yes. One of (if not THE) biggest regrets I have is not having more children. My husband tells me all the time I am/was happiest when cooking, baking, and pregnant.
Thank you both for your comments. I am a mom of two 2 and under and I’m 22 weeks pregnant. All boys! ♥️On the hard days it’s difficult to see past what I perceive as annoying or hard or wrong. You inspire me to be grateful and to keep going! :)
@@sarahp3144it warms my heart when I see how close my 4 kids are now that they are adults. And I believe it's because they were all close in age
Yes same here, thank you for both of your comments. I just had my 1st baby this year also a boy!! He is 5 months now and just coming out of a sleep regression that took a lot of sleepless nights and days. This reminded me to cherish these days as a stay at home mom and to be in the present moment right now with my family and for the years to come! Thank you ♥️
I have 5, now my oldest daughter I has 6…she loves babies and homemaking..maybe the trend will be to have more again I hope so.
Lisa, I’m 66 and retired now. When my kids were little I stayed at home and loved being a homemaker, mom, and wife. But when they went to school, I went to school to become a nurse. I worked 30 years, 3 days a week so I could still be home as much as I could. When I look back, I don’t know how my house was clean, dinner was on the table and clothes were washed and put away! I was worried about what I was gonna do with my “retirement “ time but…….I had time to go to what I call You Tube University. I have reinvented myself and expanded my knowledge learning sourdough from your channel, making your bread recipes which are a big hit with my family and friends. You inspire this old lady ! I call myself “ The suburban homesteader “. No cows no chickens but I started a garden 3 years ago , I’m milling my own flour, canning, dehydrating, making all kinds of bone broth, so I’m not retired at all! I’m busy all day, everyday. Thank you
I realized years ago, when my kids were little, that I could spend every waking moment cleaning my house and I’d still never be finished, let alone be able to do anything else. My first reaction to this was anger - “this isn’t fair, I refuse to be a slave to my house” - so I had to reckon with my perfectionism (whose evil twin is procrastination) and fear of criticism. Then I started making lists, prioritizing, making routines, delegating, and telling myself, “It doesn’t have to be perfect.” I like to think I’ve made progress.
I often remind myself that done is done... And "Perfect" is a perception.
Oh how I can relate. I’ve had to let go of a lot of things.
I think I’ve had a good handle on lists, routines, and even delegating for a while, but I still fight with desire for perfectionism and fear of criticism. It is hard. The only one criticizing me is me, but I have this fear that if I let something go, then all things will go along with it. It is also difficult because one thing people praise me for is my ability to get so much done, keep a clean house, etc. This has the unintended consequence of me putting more pressure on myself to uphold the standards I’ve created in my mind, and to berate myself when I fall short (which is all the time).
Super helpful to me!!!
I have 3 under 3.5, and I can genuinely say you are the only content creator who does not stress me out 😂 Typically people fall into two camps - coddling you where you are but inspiring no progress, or wildly generalizing how they get done what they get done, (hiding help and behind the scenes) and making you feel worse. You have great practical tips, it’s obvious none of this is fake, and you strike a really good balance between those two. Thank you, your stuff is genuinely so helpful.
Thank you for this video! A home-centered life is truly the best. Being away from home makes it hard to be a homemaker.
Thank you Lisa, your channel has helped me so much. I live in the UK and there’s a devastating housing crisis. Very few families can buy so it’s a landlord’s paradise here. We’ve had now 9 moves in 7.5 years! I was doing very well in my house juggling homemaking, kids and homeschooling until I found out we had to move again but by the grace of God a bigger place became available for us to rent only 2 doors down. It’s hard when you don’t have the money or ability to invest in your home and optimise it so homemaking is easier. But I’ve learned that even though we don’t have the same opportunities here, in reality all that matters is not how things look, but me creating a home for my family that glorified Christ, points my children to Him, and is cozy for others to come and enjoy it and see Christ in our lives.
You are not alone friend. We are experiencing the same thing here in the USA. It can be exhausting.
Thanks… you are right. I needed this.
Wow, this is so true! Thanks for the encouragement on what truly matters.
You are a blessed woman and your children are blessed to have you as a mama. You're an inspiration to me even though I have no idea who you are, and I live thousands of miles away from you. That is truly the most important thing.... to portray Christ in all that we do and in the way we have Hospitality in our home. ❤ I pray that the Lord would bless you for it, and will give you a home of your own to use for his glory❤
I’m sorry for people going through this. Our (supposedly) elected officials are looking out for their own (financial) interests. Watch their actions, not their words. We the people are not their concern.
Ok, am I the only one who kept pausing this video because I was taking so many notes on the wisdom and awesomeness that Lisa was saying???? My goodness, what a great video this was! I actually made a point to watch it a second time to be sure that I didn't miss anything that she said. Thank you for this, Lisa! As a homemaker, it can be so overwhelming (or, so it feels) at times, and the pearls you sprinkled throughout this 22 minutes were fantastic!
Me too! I would love a video showing how she plans every week out! It sounds easy but I am a visual learner :)
I do it too ! I’m frustrated I didn’t catch the name of her planning application 😣
“Am I in motion, or am I being productive?” Wow! Absolutely profound. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Definitely giving this some serious thought.
Lisa I'm reading these comments & realize once again your channel is actually a ministry for so many woman & Mama's! You are speaking words that obviously hundreds of people are longing to hear in a most charitable way. That is the sheer definition of ministry IMO. Keep up the good work & please don't ever forget how valuable your content is to so many. 🙏❤️
Thank you so much!
@@FarmhouseonBoone ❤️❤️
Hi Lisa
I’m a mum of four kids
We live in on farm also and we live out our daily chores very similar to you.
Just to clarify, I personally don’t want your videos to be perfect . The more real they are the more we want to watch
Keep inspiring us❤
For myself I have found that the more effort I put into my health (strength training, walking, high protein, sleep etc) the less I feel the need to lean on schedules and lists. The stronger and more energetic I feel the less overwhelmed I feel.
I love this. Good work! I want to focus more on that for myself!
I need these videos! I'm a mom of 3, living on a homestead and a business. I was just telling my MIL today that when she says she needs to clean house, she means do a load of laundry, a few dishes, dust and sweep. When I say I need to clean house, it's because we look like we just survived a tornado... and I'm always cleaning and always need to clean. Ugh!!!
Sometimes you just have to accept that things aren't going to get done and roll with it, doing your best. Things can just be stacked against you. We had just moved into this house when my husband had a medical emergency and spent 21 days total in the hospital...and now, three months on, is still having doctor's visits on the weekly. Still can't walk. Still requires a lot of care. He comes first. House and its still unpacked state...can wait. I'm focused on the necessary.
Absolutely! Blessings to you both for the healing journey.
I just turned 70, my children have families of their own, but I love watching your homemaking and organizational videos.
Taking time for leisure is not laziness either. Homeschooling, homesteading (15 years) mom of nine here and we NEED to take care of ourselves. Find time in our day to sit down and sip tea, go for a leisurely walk, etc. What we get done in a day isn’t competition ladies. If you can’t get to sour dough bread...DON’T. Naturally driven people WILL eventually hit burnout if we don’t meet our physical (hello adrenal glands!), emotional and spiritual needs FIRST before the to do list. Survival mode is a thing. God gave us twin girls last year to teach me to SLIW DOWN. When you hit your 40’s, if you haven’t learned how to do this for yourself, your body will do it FOR you. Slow down mamas! ❤️🙏🏻
I needed this video, thank you for your wisdom. I am newly married and I have felt so overwhelmed.
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, Lisa is the friend we need ❤
Thank you for saying that a seasonal home update is not a necessity. That it is ok to use what you have. So many youtube inspirations are in "the store" getting 'new' wall art, pillows each season and that becomes a continual cost for those who follow those youtubers and choose to apply those purchasing means to 'keep up with the Jones'.
Thank you so much! It got late, I had worked after dinner, there were tasks still not complete and the day's laundry still hung up . . . I put on this video and listened to your wise and inspiring words whilst I folded the laundry! Thank you for your company - we "worked together"! Now the clean clothes will be in the airing cupboard tonight after all, I can set the next load overnight and then when its ready to hang out (before work) tomorrow morning, the airers are empty and ready to use. How kind of you to share your ways, tips and experience. Blessings to you and yours.
You are a warrior ❤️ Remind me of my grandmother that was widowed at 33 years of age with 11 children under her wings in 1948.
I think women like Lisa and your grandmother are just a special breed apart. My mother became a widow at 40 with 4 children ages from 1 to 8. She never allowed anyone to pursue her romantically (and they did) and somehow just managed to do it all by herself. She said she never had time for romance because her first thought was to take care of us plus our father was the love of her life. She’d be almost 100 if still alive and with the way the world is today, all 4 of us recognize, that even for her time, she was indeed a special breed and we all hope we inherited even just a small bit of what she was. Women like Lisa, your grandmother and my mom are indeed Proverbs 31 women.
Thanks Lisa for phrase "Just keep on cooking". I've got 3 kids and find it really hard to make food. I'll try to keep that in mind.
Forget the ‘perfect drone shot’ - it would be gilding a lily that is beautiful already in your vlogs Lisa ☺️
thank you!
Is there anyway that you could give us a visual of how you organize your "notes" you mentioned on to your phone? I was trying to figure it out, but I just cannot seem to. If you ever want to incorporate that in to a video, I bet a lot of busy moms would love it! Thank you for cheering up my day & teaching me new ways to organize my "full time mom" days! : )
Ooo show us your playground!
I can't believe how tall your eldest daughter has grown!! I think when you get to 14/15 you go through a growth spurt as she's now as tall as you!! I've been following you since you had Daniel and all of a sudden your children are so grown in what seems like a blink of an eye. Smashing kids, great parents.
This video was perfect timing for me today. I just had my 6th baby a month ago and it's been a rough time adjusting. Was near tears this morning, so I took a moment to myself in my bedroom and this video was in my notifications. I know it will be some time before I feel a handle on things, but I feel much more hopeful in this moment now. Thanks Lisa, for the uplifting and positive truths and encouragement!
You are only one month post partum...relax and give yourself a break. It gets easier and things will settle very soon.
I’m only on baby number 3, 7 weeks post partum, but you should absolutely have more grace on yourself. What helps me is remembering there’s only a certain limit of things I need to get done when on my own with the children: make food, do bare minimum dishes, and take care of children personal hygiene. Other things can wait until husband/help comes (for example in evenings or weekends). It will all settle down and you’ll get into a new rhythm again :)
I had baby #5 six weeks ago and I feel exactly the same! I feel like I am letting everyone down all the time. This video helped so much! Also so glad to know I am not alone!
I realized with my fourth pregnancy that during the last month or two of pregnancy, I have time but not energy. After the baby is a few weeks old, I have more energy (and thus give myself a lot to try to accomplish), but not nearly enough time or physical capability. Nursing for me takes a lot of time. I have to keep telling myself this, but it’s okay to not get it ALL done for a while!
Totally agree about the wrap!!! Currently have 2 month old twins and was having such a hard time getting anything done with only one in the wrap and one in a bouncer… Then I figured out how to put both in the wrap! Totally is a game changer, feel like I have my arms and sanity back. Love these babies more than anything! ❤
Unfortunately not every baby wants to be worn in a wrap🙈
You go, mama! 👏🏻
How does your back feel, after wearing two little ones all day?
@@sherryruddell3588yes, I could never baby wear. My back would kill me after 5 minutes
@@chrissy227 I can testify to that! My baby HATES the wrap 😭 unless we’re outside lol which unfortunately for me I can’t do housework while outside my home lol.
"Just Keep Cooking" - I want this on a sign in my kitchen!
I have been a Homemaker for a little over 21 years now. I still get overwhelmed with the list of things that needs to be accomplished every day. I start with what are the top priorities of the day and work from there. Your video was so refreshing and encouraging. I appreciate you
I ove this real advice….I ama woman in my 60s having raised three boys and now I have 6 grands and see my individual families all navigating this world so do better than others, but honestly I just said to my husband of 41 years… there is way too much time spent just looking on Pinterest or scrolling other social media and saying how overwhelmed they are and they can’t do things….STOP…..just get up and DO SOMETHING! 10 min you can devote to wiping down a counter, loading the dishes in the dishwasher, vacuuming a room, making a bed, or throwing laundry in…..I know you get it because you just said it!!!!!,,thanks for the realism
Love your videos! It definitely takes a non lazy person you are constant go go go it also takes a woman who loves homemaking the cooking all of it I think you are great at it all you do so much its truly just awesome to watch
Thanks so much! 😊
Lisa, thank you for bringing us your wisdom. God is good, all the time. May God continue to bless you and your family, IJN ✝
Can you share with us what chores your children do? I have 6 I am still
Homeschooling and would love to see how much they contribute to your home routines. Thanks!
Literally just crying watching this. You are such an encouragement to me as I raise and homeschool my 5 little ones and seek to keep our house in order. You are truly a blessing and I'm learning so much from you. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
That type of calendar is called a ticker calendar. Where you move each week up. Paralegals and attorneys use that all the time because there are so many important dates. It's a great way to stay organized with your time
I’m trying to find this on google, is it a tickler calendar you are talking about?!
Please post if you find this way of using your notes ❤
I'm wondering who pitches in and helps if sickness hits the family .....
Maybe outside family members help out ? ❤.
I'm 67 and mom is 87 and has Alzheimer's. I'm her eldest daughter and I am her caregiver . It's really been hard adjusting, for her and the whole family but we persevere. I love watching your energy and love for your family , I'm so much older than you but have learned so much from your videos . Love how much you must care not only for your family but for other people ❤You have been blessed with a beautiful family and you have many gifts . Favored by God ❤️and the hard work but gratifying, it all brings about love and peace , even for your fans lol
our immediate family has enough members that we can all chip in and help, one of my sisters lives close too and I have a wonderful church
Thank you so much for this inspirational content and how relatable and authentic you are.
I appreciate that!
Davids wife) I miss the way you used to teach or show us how to cook things.. like granola, fermenting, and such. Love your program!❤
This is a really helpful video! My husband will be happy I watched this! 😂😂😂
I often don’t schedule or break down large tasks, and then forget things or get overwhelmed and stressed.
But I also can’t seem to follow how my husband does his scheduling. Homemaker rhythms sound so doable for this mama of two under two! ❤
Glad it was helpful!
It's so true that you can be "busy" without really getting the important tasks done. ~Helen VW
I love your housekeeping, cooking, and the nonchalant way you fold your clothes. This is the most realistic “home” video I have seen! Love it!!
Oh my gosh “motion without progress”. Been living that life for too long. I kind of think it’s like the Pinterest mentality… We pin 1 million things to Pinterest and never do any of them. I’m really struggling with that. Thanks Lisa!
Loved this video. I’m a busy 60 year old homemaker, Pastors wife and grandmother. For me, everything gets written down on my refrigerator calendar. Most days I’m motivated and able to move from one task to another. Other days, not so much. Love seeing your precious family. I saw an arm sling on someone. Hope all is well. God bless you Lisa as you serve your family! 😀❤️
Just keep cooking is something I'm going to remember.
When I have a lull of time that I didn't foresee I usually watch RUclips and grab coffee but that can easy be a slippery slope lol and I could just get motivated to get up cook something watch RUclips and then my day is easier.
Thanks for calling us out and this is my fave video you've ever done because of the message. I'm sure it's tough calling out your audience who is pretty much always sitting watching RUclips NOT doing what you are. You motivate me, but there will always be those who DO and those who watch and wish
Not trying to call anyone out...just explain my way of approaching our home and household tasks and hopefully encouraging others along the way.
I genuinely thank you for this video. We just added baby #4 and I am a content creator as well. Things have been getting over my head and fretting about it, so thank you .May God bless you and your family.
I love that your talking more about the role of scripture in your life! So thankful for your channel and podcast 🥰
I'm in my 60s and I always look forward to your videos. I love the homesteading life that you do with your family. There is always something to learn at any age.
You always make videos on topics just when I need them! I appreciate you showing us in detail all the things you to do organise/clean in your videos, the explanation about the trial and error on what works for you and why/why not.
I wanted thank you for your channel. I struggled my whole life with organisation and this channel has made a tangible positive difference in my life. I didn't have many positive female role models in growing up besides my paternal grandmother. So, thank you 😊 You've helped a stranger more than you could know. Even if you don't feel every video is profound, I always take something away from them.
Thank you so very much.
I am a working mom (my son picked my RUclips picture 😂) and as I enter into my busiest work season, I’m appreciating your videos so much as they remind me who I am first…a homemaker who loves coming home and tending to my family and home
I loved this so much! Turning 30 this year, been married for 10 years and keeping everything together can still be a struggle. I love the tip to just do the next right thing.
"Am I in motion or am I being productive?" LOVE that!
There are times during the year where I can’t get stress in my home. That’s my cue to PURGE things
Girl!!! When did your oldest get as tall as you!!! In this moment I realize two things. 1. We are getting old! LOL!! and 2. I have been watching you for a lot longer than I thought!! LOL!
ok, this video is an absolute GEM! I would love to hear Lisa speak on the Big Picture more and expand on the why they are homeschooling, what kind of adults they want to raise, what is the purpose of doing a particular thing. This was amazing! Love Lisa and Farmhouse on Boone
I share more in depth on these topics on my podcast if you are interested I will link it for you..www.farmhouseonboone.com/podcast
@@FarmhouseonBoone thank you so much! Is there a particular episode where you go more in depth on this?
I am so thankful for your practical advice. These are the things that got lost from the last generation! I have five under 8 and I am a homeschooler and homemaker and am so very thankful for the wisdom you share!
This was such a timely good video! I was actually having a game when I just felt like I was never going to catch up . I have watched this video twice now, because I knew that I wasn't getting everything . I wish I could "re-like" it 😊
Thank you for the encouragement and for the good you are in the Kingdom of God! You have a Ministry of building up mothers an encouraging us in homemaking, and I believe that is where the Lord intended us mothers to be. May you and your family be richly blessed❤
I first heard the phrase and concept “do the next right thing” spoken by Elisabeth Elliot. Very inspirational woman of Christ.
Exactly what I thought when I heard her say it ❤ so much biblical and practical truth here
Tell me you’re talking about me without telling me.. Had my nephew watching a show the other day where they were playing with blocks.. and I snapped into reality.. turned it off and gave him a set of blocks to play with.. I realized it’s my own habit!! I watch other people do the things I want to do..
Easy for all of us to fall into that habit...
VIDEO IDEA: Would you please consider making a video on how you use your notes for planning and your schedule. I am a visual learner and would find this so useful. Thank you. 😊
Do the next right thing……it’s been our family motto for 27 years. Such a great reminder when things feel overwhelming.
What is your advice on getting special projects done around the house whether they be big or small projects? What about pets and how much time and work they can take up? One thing I would recommend to young families is to keep birthday parties family-focused and simple. Think about declining birthday parties that your children are invited to which will mean not having to drive them there and picking them up and buying a gift for the other child. I know this might sound cold but sometimes I think adults make too big a deal of birthdays. What advice do you have for working in appointments, like doctor appointments. I think it is brilliant that you have the music teacher of your older kids come to your house. I didn't do this with my kids and it ate up a lot of my time. Thanks for all your advice!
Great message! I am now in the next chapter of life...retirement. So being at home full time is new and an adjustment. You are an inspiration! Thank you
Your channel is perfect:) I love your content and it lifts my spirit during the week.
As a norwegian homemaker I am a rare specie. My friend told me this weekend "in Norway both parents always work. Thats how WE do it in Norway". Well, speak for yourself, homemaking and taking care of the kids is a priority for me. I have had my share of office days, in tears in the bathroom, because of the crazy amount of work that steals my time from the children that actually needed me. I quit my job to be a homemaker and as this first year has passed I see that I get done less then I thought. It is overwhelming and a new kind of frustrating. The advice I will take from todays video will be to write better lists and have weekly conversations with my husband about what/how/when etc.
I have been following you for years and through your videos dreamt of a better life. It IS a better life. But better doesn`t mean less frustrating and less overwhelming, its just different frustrations. The tasks I do now benefit the whole family. ! Thank you for your inspiring content! Never stop posting, and there is no need for you to overthink anything. We all follow you and enjoy every video! Thank you for being you:)
We were selling our house years ago (when I had ‘only’ eight kids), and it didn’t seem too hard to keep the house always 30 minutes away from perfectly staged for showings… I can’t seem to figure out how I did that now though! You’re right… it’s just about habits and routine though. You’re filming a lot, so you’ve got that for the motivation part too. When you’re juggling lotsa balls, you prioritize things constantly. Great videos!!
"Watches" listened to this video while I made chocolate chip cookies for my family of 6. While wearing my 10 week old baby. This truly is the best time of my life!
It's funny I wear my son daily but in the morning while I'm nursing him and having my cup of coffee I also sort of forget I can do this. It's all in the mind.
As I watch your video today I am making GF sourdough bread, and GF irish soda bread using GF sourdough starter I made from your recipe. I am 62 years old and I learn something every time I watch a video here. Your tips can be applied to so many age groups. One thing I loved most was your living a “home centered life”. I think everyone could benefit from a little more of that. ❤
Thank you so much!
Prioritizing is so key! I'm all ears here!
I think you hit a home run in so many ways with this video! Boy, we seem to really all have some things in common. I think you described me about at least ten times! Haha. Homemakers are in charge of their home…and that can be overwhelming…thanks for the advice!!
You make me so excited to be a mom one day
I think most of us have gone through things like this. Priorites must be taken care of first, but after that I do the other things. What I learned that helped me most is to "do the worst first" and get it over with. It always makes me feel like the other things on my to do list are easier after that. I also save my favorite for last, if there happens to be a favorite that particular day. 💙
I love that idea!!!
Always appreciate your encouragement! Being in motion isn’t always being productive…I’ve not heard that before and it is absolutely true!! Thank you, as always🥰🥰🥰
Your videos have become such an inspiration and encouragement for me over the past year. I find myself here whenever I’m needing encouragement or motivation bc I know you will be offering those things. Thank you for all you are doing to inspire this generation of homemakers!
Thank you so much!
Perfect timing on watching your video Lisa!!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us, may God bless you and your sweet family ❤
Such a fantastic message in this video! Our personalities are so similar Lisa, and yet often times on social media we see the perfection. We see the videos with a drone shot and perfect B-roll, and it makes the “average “ SAHM feel paralyzed by the overwhelming struggles of every day life. I’m so thankful that you just show the reality of homemaking and homeschooling because in that, there is such beauty!
This was a wealth of wisdom, and I can't tell you how encouraging it was, Lisa! Thank you for showing the simplicity of your daily tasks, and sharing what methods you've found to work for you. Moving but not productive...that resonated with me!
Im so glad i watched this. I get overwhelmed at home a lot.
3 girls. My in-laws live with me. School. Clean. Cook. Self employed work from home. Errands. Appointments. Husband travels out of state.
I get overwhelmed when i want to do everything. Clean cook office. I get upset that no one wants to clean when it needs cleaning. They are all on different emotions and wants.
I can see how it would be easy to fall into overwhelm! I hope you found some encouragement to help you through that...
What a fulfilling day!🌞
I love that, when I get overwhelmed I think”1 thing at a time,it’s harder since I’m older to not get stressed. For example focus on Thanksgiving and don’t worry about Christmas until Thanksgiving is past.
I love your kitchen towels.
I have always loved your channel, you are amazing. I am 60 we are retired now but I still love your videos. I learn a lot
Four minutes in and I have to comment now as a mama of four I think it’s crazy how productive I can be during the day now vs when I was a mom of one!! My time management has improved tremendously. Your right it does become a routine. always love your videos. Just started my EinKorn sourdough journey- came to watch one of your videos on that but excited to be watching this!! ❤❤ have the best thanksgiving. Thanks for being so transparent and opening your home for people like me to grow in my homemaking skills!!
Thanks for watching!
I would love to see a physical example of your calendar list method
Lisa, you always calm my mind and inspire me in my own homemaking. I’ve been a faithful viewer of your blog and RUclips channel for a long time now. Thank you for all your wisdom.
A video showing how you utilize your Notes app would be so good! I would love to see the visuals of your system. It sounds so practical. Thanks
I have no children yet but I so admire you. I am getting into the routine of keeping my home clean because I enjoy is. It’s been a slow but rewarding process.
Love to hear that!
I truly love your videos. It seems your energy level is really good. You are living the life that I wanted when young. I raised my children as a single mom and now I'm a great grandma but my heart was always home with my children. Blessings to you and family..🤗
Hi I was just wondering why you put your washing in a dryer rather than hanging it outside on a line to dry. I'm from Northern Ireland we only use the dryer when the weather is bad in the Uk and Ireland. I's much harder on your clothes, the environment and your pocket! I love the fresh smell of line dried washing too.
While I didn't have a dryer, but clothesline as a new wife... a dryer came into my life during a winter freeze and stayed! But as a grandmother, I've given my dryer to a rental. I have grown to enjoy my clothesline either outdoors or inside! It's quality time and romantic in nature!
I personally line dry a lot of laundry inside my house. I'm terrified of birds (or other animals) either pooping on or taking off with my laundry
I use both!
So much wisdom here…!!! 🙏🏻
And Lisa, btw, you look great! 🌞
Thank you!!
Enjoy your videos. Very relaxing.
As a Designer…..
(It would look so much more finished if your cafe curtains in the bathroom and kitchen, would set on top of the window sill and not hang over the window sill.)
I don’t know how you keep up with a family of 10, but you’re doing a great job👍
I have always loved your videos, but this one and your last one about how y'all got there - they are my 2 most favorite!! I also have always remembered her - prioritize and do not next right thing!!! Thank you for everything encouragement!!
Very intrigued by the crib/curtain setup - can someone explain this!? 😊
It is a canopy crib that I have had for years...I just made curtains to go on three sides of it, to block out the sun and help it to be not as loud in there for the baby...
Love this
You’re so encouraging Lisa! “Do the next thing” is a fantastic mindset, especially when you have a big family. Thank you for making these encouraging videos!
I usually just enjoy watching you work and hearing what is on your mind in the background while I work. This video was different for me though because it was a message I really needed to hear: perfection is limiting, and have a plan for the overwhelming tasks. Those two things have been debilitating for me in this season of life. I am a fellow blogger and content creator and this was so helpful. Your voice is also so soothing. Thanks for sharing Lisa!
I like your relaxed attitude & no nonsense approach. Thanks for the insights.
The quote, “Do the next right thing” is from Elisabeth Elliot and great advice. 😊
Keep cooking! I love that, I agree with you on the staying home, we stay home and get a lot of things done, no laundry build up, always good food, clean home and neat yard and we keep our sanity.
Yes prioritization is essential. Like my husband is eating the carnivore diet due to health issues and I have to now make two different meals for my family and it’s a bit difficult but I make do.
This is probably the best and most encouraging RUclips video I’ve ever watched!! I’m so grateful you are NOT a “perfectionistic content creator “.
Always appreciate your videos. Do you ever share what your homeschool routine looks like?
I share more about that on my podcast...www.farmhouseonboone.com/podcast