Being a longtime cat person you get to understand that a cat's going to cat and seeing that one in the basket on your table was just pure joy to me. If people don't want cats on their Furniture than don't have them cuz they're going to get there no matter what you do. Thank you for all of the work that you go through to make these videos for us. Stay safe, be well, love from Texas.
I believe the same, the only place I don’t let my cats is on my kitchen bench because that’s where I prepare food but everywhere else it’s fine, my male was sleeping in a basket on our dining table for the last two weeks hahaha
I love our cat and our past cats but we have always trained them to stay off of kitchen counters and out of Christmas trees. That said, it is a matter of personal preference not a judgement; just saying it can be done. They are wonderful animals.
I’ve had a glass top stove for about 15 years, and I use my cast iron skillets, and my canners and have never had an issue. I mean it does have a few scratches, but I bought it for use, not for show.
Same here using a glass top stove in many homes for many uses over the yrs! I am careful to keep the stove top very clean each time! I love my Glass Flat Top stove!
Jess, a doctor once told me it could take up to a year to feel comfortable in a new place. I think a small garden will help you in the short term. The knobs are cute-just cut off the excess metal screw.
I have used my cast iron frying pans for a few years now on a flat top. I’ve had no problems with them at all. I don’t care what you do, it will scratch. I think a flat top is just hard to keep clean. Mine still looks good but I’m very particular and I keep after it. I don’t like a flat top at all but seems about all you can get these days. You’re doing a great job adjusting 😉
Same here Vicki, I’ve used mine for years with no problems. The scratches will come no matter what you use for pans, and I will not give up my cast iron. I use Norwex paste to clean, and actually spray the top lightly with stainless steel cleaner spray to make the top surface all shiny and hide the scratches.
Agree with both of theses comments. My top looks rather ratty even though I tried for a while to keep it up. I just gave up. Its scratched and there's even chips on the edges which have think happened during canning but ???? So what. I didn't want it but I couldn't convince my husband to get gas. We've had it for about 10 years now.
Best purchase since you have a flat top stove is a razor blade holding device. Spray vinegar on the top to sit about 5 mins, scrape off with the razor blade, wipe off, buff for shine.
That little “storm-made creek” may necessitate a drain pipe in the ground before you throw gravel down. Might want to mark that area for future planning. This bigger rain is good to show you where the water goes on the land. Hugs and blessing y’all!!!!
I was thinking dry creek too! Scoop out a little dirt, fill it with good size river rock. Then carry that dirt over behind the shed for a new berm. That takes care of both areas! And a dry creek can also have a cute little bridge over it too, this could be a real nice addition during the rainy season. ♡
I've used my cast iron pans on a flat top stove for over 20 years with no problem. I don't have any problem keeping it clean. Just scrape debris with a razor blade and use the flat top stove cleaner after that. I think it is easier than dealing with the scraps under the burners of gas or old fashioned coil burners.
Jess, I have an electric glass top ( flat ) range, and have been using cast iron for the past 12 years, and no problem so far.. Make sure you turn off stove before you’re done cooking as the flat top retains heat long after its shuts off… About your kitchen faucets, try buying Moen if you can as they have lifetime warranty.. I had mine replaced once, just write down the model #, or keep the box, which I do as I have a large basement for such things. Good luck in the new house…
I do not want this to sound insensitive. As an Arkansan, I definitely take storms very seriously! But oh my goodness- I love the fact that yalls very first tropical storm is named Fred!!! 😂😂 How many Fred’s have yall had on your farm!?! Even the rain is saying WELCOME HOME Roots and Refuge🧡
Hey, sweet friend. Please pray for our family. We're so sick. We're getting tested in the morning. My sweet dogs are sick, at the same time. Your videos are a ray of sunshine that I've needed, today.
When I married my husband and moved to another county I got so tired of not knowing where anything was and always asking for directions that I completely melted down at the grocery store when asking someone where the biscuits were. I feel ya.
Fellow creature of habit here. Moved from the city of Montreal Canada to coastal South Carolina. Went from French accents to Southern accents, blizzards to hurricanes. It takes time to become familiar and comfortable with new surroundings. Build your dreams on your new grounds. Pour your blood, sweat and tears into it. HEART. Home is where the heart is. This will get easier and you will feel the comforts, joy and peace again in no time :)
Make sure to keep videos of where the water is settled for your records. The drawer pulls you can cut the ends off with a grinder, with the cutting attachment. Looks like your home is coming along nicely 👍🏻❤️
Hurricane/tropical storm advice from a South Carolinian here! Im a transplant native. I moved to SC when I was 5, and 26 years later, I can tell you that all these hurricanes we get threatened with will 99 percent of the time end up being just a bunch of windy storms OR at worst a category 2 and those really never are strong enough for you to have to leave. I live in the lowcountry so I’m 1 hour from the coast. I’ve never had to evacuate and have just hunkered down. Our rule is “if it’s a predicted 3 and not showing signs of changing as time gets closer, we’ll evacuate, but again hasn’t happened my whole life living here. Hopefully they always stay that way and we continue with that blessing every year. Around here we call them “hurrications”. Little unexpected spurts of spontaneous days off work lol.
You can take a small saw rated for metal and saw off the back end of the threads on those knobs to make them shorter. A lot of companies make them long on purpose and expect you to do that so that they can fit a lot of different wood thicknesses.
You are SO. NOT. the only one with all that discomfort in the change. I’m a year in to our major move and I’m still uncomfortable in a lot of ways. I’ve always heard that takes about 2 years to really feel fully settled, even when the good things abound.
Hurry up and break that cooktop (I have one just like it and I hate it!) then you can get a gas range! I would definitely put the barn up WAY MORE than just 6". Thinking 24" at least. Been there. Got the t-shirt.
Jess. I am literally watching this video from my new homestead in TN! Hubby and I are born and raised in NJ....so we are EXACTLY where you are in trying to process all the emotions of starting over completely in a new house, new land and new state! We literally know no one here and are completely starting over! Please continue to process your emotions through your vlogs. They are helping me process my own.
You completely tugged on my heart when you spoke about the discomfort of being transplanted. I just moved from the PNW to rural Mississippi. Sometimes the Lord's plans are uncomfortable, but following his path makes life worth living! God bless you on your new journey.
I am happy you are all safe! We know of a family that was struck by lightning while golfing. I think God gave you this storm to show you where not to put things. That is an amazing amount of water!! God bless y'all! 🙏🙏🙏
Be sure to keep an on the news for an awesome sight. When a hurricane is set without much doubt to land on the SC/Georgia coast the governor will give the word to reverse traffic on Interstate 26 so everyone will be westbound. It's a coordinated effort that never ceases to amaze me.
Hey Jess, My husband and I use cast iron on our glass top stove and we don't drag a pot across the top and we are very mindful not to drop or bang a pot on top. It works fine.
It may... but ours specifically says in bold capitol letters do not use cast iron...could cause the glass top to shatter... not worth the risk if it says don't do it...
@@waddeym I firmly file this under the grandma used to can like this so it's ok cuz she didn't die... vs only use the blue book... hot glass shattering may not kill ya...but it's super scary to me to not want to risk it! But she's done her research! So long as she's comfortable with the risk that's all that matters
Cast iron has not been an issue for me either, never use the heat above 6 or 7 tops. Honey jar falling out of cabinet above cooktop is not healthy for the glass cooktop, lol. Experience
That's perfectly fine if yours says that and you need to not put cast iron on your stove, I understand that, but for us, we are uber careful with our cast iron and have done that for over 10 years, with no adverse affects.
it takes a year to start settling in. breath in - the new will become familiar - one day you will suddenly realize that you are comfortable and that your house will become a the home you know.
Jess, I'm still blown away when I see all that land, much different than AR. Thank you, God, for blessing the Soward family. I love the cat on the counter, no one has ever died of "cat germs".
I was born 18 miles from Myrtle Beach. Know all about these crazy storms. Ask the neighbors how flooded it get when the really bad storms come to give you a idea. Beautiful property and love watching you!
I know the feeling of a new place and getting use to it. I moved from WA to Alabama. HUGE change! I love it and don't regret it though. I'll take afternoon thunder storms over all day rain week long stretches any day. The people here are so much nicer also. I can actually breath and I'm not nervous about the "what next." Good is faithful and it's so much better leaning on him and trusting he's got this.
All the rain is making your waiting room your classroom learning how your land handles large amounts of rain. What a good glimpse of the draining to know how to develop your property.
Thank you for sharing your struggles with settling into your new surroundings. My husband and I have been living a parallel life to yours for the last few months, and I'm having so many of those same challenges. Watching your channel is comforting for me, as I try to find a graceful way through this "uncomfortable season", as you put it. Also, I'm finishing up my final treatments against Stage 4 cancer, and I've managed to beat this beast (for now) TWICE. So trust me when I say that what doesn't kill you TRULY does make you stronger. This uncomfortable place is where we grow. Thank you for helping me find peace in this season.
Thank you for sharing about the subtle but important discomforts of being in a new place even when it’s also a joyful time. You have such a good outlook and attitude that is inspiring along with openly talking about challenges in a humble genuine way ❤️
I’m gonna admit that I’ve been refreshing my notifications in hopes of seeing a video lol yes I have a problem lol girl am I ever happy that you’re gonna get some seeds in the ground!! Here’s to new ideas! Oh and for what it’s worth, I have a Bosch induction cooktop and I use cast iron daily on mine and have never had any problems whatsoever..
Thank you, Lord, for keep Jess and Miah and their beautiful family safe. Protect them and help them know how much you love them! Thanks for blessing us!! ❤️
I totally get the wanting to throw in a garden ASAP after moving. My sweet husband knows that once we move we're gonna need to put in a little bed or two in our yard quickly so I have a little garden to putter in to start with 😂
I moved 6 times in 6 years alone ( had gotten divorced) bought a fixer upper at age 54. The 1st night I cried like a baby, thinking " I know nothing about this town, what did I get into". 8 years in, I love my home. I know how your feeling. It gets better fast.
The one good thing about the rain, it will let you know where drainage tiles need to be inserted. Jess, your new lights are pretty, I use to sell lighting, clear glass in the kitchen... the cooking grease/dirt will show itself quickly. I am so happy to see this video today, I have missed you ❤️.
2 easy solutions for your cabinet hardware. Install the knobs with shorter screws or put nuts on the screws that are too long. Run the screws in all the way. Tighten the nuts. Take a pair of vice grips and clamp on the screw. Then move the vice grips back and forth until the screw breaks off. There you go! Good to have y'all in the neighborhood.
That was my thought too. Also, I'm curious if with this home you can find plumbing and lighting etc at regular box stores? My daughter has a mobile home and can't find anything anywhere but one supplier (next door to the manufacturer of the homes). She just bought a screen door, special dimensions, not like your typical screen doors you be able to find at home depot.
Lol, those lights are the same ones I have hanging over my island. Called “School house domes” on Wayfair. LOVE THEM!!! We have 3 large and two medium ones hanging in a row.
Jess, I had a stainless steel pan that fused to my flat top. I turned it off and once the pot and glass on the flat top cooled, I poured some water around it and the pot released right away.
Jess I have had a glass top stove for years, and with the exception of a couple of pots, all I ever use is cast iron. I hot water bath and pressure can on it, too.
I feel your pain about your kids being at school when you’re having a tornado warning. I felt that way on 9/11 when it seemed we were under attack but didn’t know the scope of the situation. I’m praying for peace of spirit tonight going forward.
Jess, I moved from Illinois to Ohio three years ago. We moved to be near my daughter, son in law, and two granddaughters. Other than them, I knew nobody. I left behind my seven siblings, my church, and my best friend in the world. It was a very trying adjustment. Don’t be hard on yourself. There’ll be rough days, but with time, you’ll feel “home”. Love you. Love your videos. You’re in my prayers. (My garden saved my sanity! We moved in the month of May, and I put in a garden immediately!)
Hey Jess Im here in Columbia SC. Welcome 🤗🤗. The peaches looks great, think I'm going over to the farmers market and try to pick up some. Hope to see you there one day, woohoo that would be a wow moment. If I see you , gonna say "hey girl".🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Permaculture enthusiasts teach waiting a full year before doing anything on a new piece of property. It gives you a chance to see how the land behaves during all the seasons. Sunlight, shade, temperature averages as well as extremes, rainfall, drainage concerns, wind, existing flora and fauna. Just observe and take notes so you don’t regret placing a shed in an area that experiences flash flooding, for example. Fred is a teacher.
Beautiful peaches. Just think, as you're complaining about the rain, out west, lakes and even rivers are drying up, so... things could be worse. And I'm with you, Jess.... I GOTTA have me a garden. Nothing beats having your own fruits and vegetables fresh out of your own yard.
Wow you are amazing woman! Still making video through a tropical storm, unpacking, kids in school, cleaning... Wonder woman!!! Also, fellow fever blister sufferer (they suck), chew raw lemon balm when you feel it coming, will stop it immediately! I grow tons of it and dry for winter.
Let Go, Let God. . . . a mantra I used a lot when I was younger. I wanted to know all the scenarios, also. Now I just wait to see what God brings this time.
My mother cooked on cast iron on her cooktop stove all through my childhood. She even used her smaller pressure canner on it. She had no issues. Hopefully they are still made like the one she has had for over 20 years.
Oh my goodness that’s a lot of water!! And you’re so calm about it! 😆 At least y’all haven’t built much yet so it’s a good thing to know now rather than later. Welcome to the south Jess!! 😁
You'll get used to the new area. One thing I learned about living in SC for the past 11 years, is this:get yourselves oriented to knowing N, S, E & W. . Always watch the skies, watch your animals, watch nature, etc. You may lo want to invest in a reliable weather band radio, a hand-crank that has a flashlight on it. ❤️🍅🍆🌱🙏💕
Jess, they do make things to go over the flat top. They are intended to allow induction cooktops to use any type of pots. But might work for your cast iron and be much cheaper than having replaced a cook top or a beloved cast iron. ❤️
I use cast iron on my glass cook top all the time and never have any issues. Love your channel ❤ enjoying it so much. Love the inspiration you guys give to all of us with goals and dreams. blessing you and you family as well🥰
When we moved to our farm it easily took me a year to adjust- the way the light fell within the windows wasn’t familiar, where the snow drifted, all of it- it just takes time for all of it to feel familiar again and in a few years from now you’ll look back and this will seem like a lifetime ago 🙂
It was a little bitty video but still so worth it! Jess I'm missing these!💖 Wow that was alot of water looks like ya'll could possibly use some ditches dug. I sure wish we were getting rain like that up here in Oregon. Sadly we're about all drought. Lol well at least you know you got rain 🤣. It's definitly good for the future gardens. 😊
Jess, I have used my cast iron skillets and pots on my glass top stove for years. No issues. Thanks for taking us along on your walk through the puddles. Keep that beautiful smile and you are going to adjust just fine. I think you are doing really well so far.
I've moved to France, was talking to my mom that even after 15 years I struggle with gardening, planting times, etc, I believe because I mix up 2 very different climates !!!
I use my cast iron on my glass top. It doesn’t move around like the lighter cookware, just be careful about dropping it and don’t slide it around. Works great.
I am totally understanding your feelings about unfamiliar surroundings. Our family is a retired USCG family and we have moved around the east coast for the past 21 years. We finally settled near Pinehurst, NC on 4 acres and we are living our best life!! We love watching your family life on your farm!! Can y’all PLEASE document any building of raised beds!??
Thanks for still shooting videos amidst your chaos! Tip: Just use a stand alone propane burner for your pressure canning. Way easier. Glass stove tops take a longer time getting your canner to pressure, and they cannot handle the extended heat for canners.... ESPECIALLY more than one at a time 😅 For a future vlog possibly?! It would be really awesome to see how are you do your drip lines for your garden beds around your house, if that’s possible!
@Melissa Dey Yes!!! I was in the Army for 8 years and lived in Kansas for 3 years...during tornadoes! I hope you get it garden established soon after you get there!
This vid should be called "oh crap, slowly loosing it with no garden" my garden is my"happy alone time keep my sanity" place so Lord I can feel your pain, can't wait to see what your new garden will look like over time. 💕💕💕💕💕 Also with a glass top and cast iron you'll be fine as long as your not Hercules slamming the pan around lol
ATV is what we use when going far away from the house on our property. Took us awhile to realize that it was further than we thought. Also, now that you see where the water collects you could have someone do some grading to move water away from where you don't want it. Your little shed comes to mind.
One good thing about getting all that rain at once now, rather than later, is it tells you where to put culverts if you are going to put driveways across where the water runs thru.
I also use my cast iron every single day on my glass cooktop - no problems at all. I agree with Vicki Minor - glass tops will get scratched, no matter what. Cook on Mama!! 👊🏽
Being a longtime cat person you get to understand that a cat's going to cat and seeing that one in the basket on your table was just pure joy to me. If people don't want cats on their Furniture than don't have them cuz they're going to get there no matter what you do. Thank you for all of the work that you go through to make these videos for us. Stay safe, be well, love from Texas.
I believe the same, the only place I don’t let my cats is on my kitchen bench because that’s where I prepare food but everywhere else it’s fine, my male was sleeping in a basket on our dining table for the last two weeks hahaha
@@nicoleelizabeth9497 my cats are 18 yes plus .Cats are the Soul of our homes .
I love our cat and our past cats but we have always trained them to stay off of kitchen counters and out of Christmas trees. That said, it is a matter of personal preference not a judgement; just saying it can be done. They are wonderful animals.
My cat knows better than to get on the counters and yes you can train cats.
A cat walks in it s 💩 box and then jumps up on the table where food prep and eating takes place. It is not healthy. Cats do pass disease to people.
Around where you’re putting the barn, you should do a rainwater collection system to help supplement the water for your animals! Just a suggestion 🙂🙃🙂
Remove the window stickers before they get sun baked for life... Just a suggestion
Yes! The longer you wait, the harder to get off..
I was thinking the same thing lol I've made that mistake before unfortunately
Yes, get those stickers off. I speak from learning the hard way!
Next large rainstorm like this: Miah kayaks down that nice little river channel. VLOG of the week for sure
I’ve had a glass top stove for about 15 years, and I use my cast iron skillets, and my canners and have never had an issue. I mean it does have a few scratches, but I bought it for use, not for show.
Same here using a glass top stove in many homes for many uses over the yrs! I am careful to keep the stove top very clean each time! I love my Glass Flat Top stove!
I hate my glass top:/
same
Me too just don't drag them
I came to say this too.
Jess, a doctor once told me it could take up to a year to feel comfortable in a new place. I think a small garden will help you in the short term. The knobs are cute-just cut off the excess metal screw.
I have used my cast iron frying pans for a few years now on a flat top. I’ve had no problems with them at all. I don’t care what you do, it will scratch. I think a flat top is just hard to keep clean. Mine still looks good but I’m very particular and I keep after it. I don’t like a flat top at all but seems about all you can get these days. You’re doing a great job adjusting 😉
Same here Vicki, I’ve used mine for years with no problems. The scratches will come no matter what you use for pans, and I will not give up my cast iron. I use Norwex paste to clean, and actually spray the top lightly with stainless steel cleaner spray to make the top surface all shiny and hide the scratches.
Agree with both of theses comments. My top looks rather ratty even though I tried for a while to keep it up. I just gave up. Its scratched and there's even chips on the edges which have think happened during canning but ???? So what. I didn't want it but I couldn't convince my husband to get gas. We've had it for about 10 years now.
@@revonda5204 You can replace that smoothtop. It's just a part.
Best purchase since you have a flat top stove is a razor blade holding device. Spray vinegar on the top to sit about 5 mins, scrape off with the razor blade, wipe off, buff for shine.
I use my cast iron on my flat top too
That little “storm-made creek” may necessitate a drain pipe in the ground before you throw gravel down. Might want to mark that area for future planning. This bigger rain is good to show you where the water goes on the land. Hugs and blessing y’all!!!!
I was thinking the same thing. Time to grab the flags and mark the storm water lines.
Or… make a creek bed with River rock.
I was thinking dry creek too!
Scoop out a little dirt, fill it with good size river rock. Then carry that dirt over behind the shed for a new berm.
That takes care of both areas!
And a dry creek can also have a cute little bridge over it too, this could be a real nice addition during the rainy season. ♡
@@chrisashley6245 That's what I was thinking: develop a creek to the pond. How pretty would that be!
Or a rain garden with native plants?
I’ve cook daily with my cast iron skillets, griddles and Dutch oven on my flattop stove for 14 years without any issues.
I've used my cast iron pans on a flat top stove for over 20 years with no problem. I don't have any problem keeping it clean. Just scrape debris with a razor blade and use the flat top stove cleaner after that. I think it is easier than dealing with the scraps under the burners of gas or old fashioned coil burners.
Jess, I have an electric glass top ( flat ) range, and have been using cast iron for the past 12 years, and no problem so far..
Make sure you turn off stove before you’re done cooking as the flat top retains heat long after its shuts off…
About your kitchen faucets, try buying Moen if you can as they have lifetime warranty.. I had mine replaced once, just write down the model #, or keep the box, which I do as I have a large basement for such things.
Good luck in the new house…
Over 40 years of cooking, on three different brands of flat tops, and my cast iron has never caused a problem yet.
I do not want this to sound insensitive. As an Arkansan, I definitely take storms very seriously! But oh my goodness- I love the fact that yalls very first tropical storm is named Fred!!! 😂😂 How many Fred’s have yall had on your farm!?! Even the rain is saying WELCOME HOME Roots and Refuge🧡
Hey, sweet friend. Please pray for our family. We're so sick. We're getting tested in the morning. My sweet dogs are sick, at the same time. Your videos are a ray of sunshine that I've needed, today.
Even if you get tested, there is nothing they can do. Testing is a waste of time. Rest and vitamins 🙏.
When I married my husband and moved to another county I got so tired of not knowing where anything was and always asking for directions that I completely melted down at the grocery store when asking someone where the biscuits were. I feel ya.
Definitely a good thing to be able to see where the water drains, especially before building!👍
Fellow creature of habit here. Moved from the city of Montreal Canada to coastal South Carolina. Went from French accents to Southern accents, blizzards to hurricanes. It takes time to become familiar and comfortable with new surroundings. Build your dreams on your new grounds. Pour your blood, sweat and tears into it. HEART. Home is where the heart is. This will get easier and you will feel the comforts, joy and peace again in no time :)
Make sure to keep videos of where the water is settled for your records. The drawer pulls you can cut the ends off with a grinder, with the cutting attachment. Looks like your home is coming along nicely 👍🏻❤️
Or even a hacksaw.
They're easy to cut.
I'm sure Miah will do great job of it! ♡
Or use bolt cutters
Hurricane/tropical storm advice from a South Carolinian here!
Im a transplant native. I moved to SC when I was 5, and 26 years later, I can tell you that all these hurricanes we get threatened with will 99 percent of the time end up being just a bunch of windy storms OR at worst a category 2 and those really never are strong enough for you to have to leave. I live in the lowcountry so I’m 1 hour from the coast. I’ve never had to evacuate and have just hunkered down. Our rule is “if it’s a predicted 3 and not showing signs of changing as time gets closer, we’ll evacuate, but again hasn’t happened my whole life living here. Hopefully they always stay that way and we continue with that blessing every year. Around here we call them “hurrications”. Little unexpected spurts of spontaneous days off work lol.
You can take a small saw rated for metal and saw off the back end of the threads on those knobs to make them shorter. A lot of companies make them long on purpose and expect you to do that so that they can fit a lot of different wood thicknesses.
You are SO. NOT. the only one with all that discomfort in the change. I’m a year in to our major move and I’m still uncomfortable in a lot of ways. I’ve always heard that takes about 2 years to really feel fully settled, even when the good things abound.
I look forward to your uploads so much! I am enjoying this new season of life with ya'll! Cant wait for more things lol!
Hurry up and break that cooktop (I have one just like it and I hate it!) then you can get a gas range! I would definitely put the barn up WAY MORE than just 6". Thinking 24" at least. Been there. Got the t-shirt.
I thought the kitty on the table was cute - even if he technically shouldn’t be there 😸😸😸
He’s so adorable I’m afraid he gets away with a of things he technically should not do 😂
Cats will go where they will, that's what hot soapy waters for.
It’s called FURniture. Adapt!
@@katemcpherson3492 Love that!
I've got terrible vision. I thought your cat was some sort of sour dough bread or something until you focused. Hahahaga
Jess. I am literally watching this video from my new homestead in TN! Hubby and I are born and raised in NJ....so we are EXACTLY where you are in trying to process all the emotions of starting over completely in a new house, new land and new state! We literally know no one here and are completely starting over! Please continue to process your emotions through your vlogs. They are helping me process my own.
You completely tugged on my heart when you spoke about the discomfort of being transplanted. I just moved from the PNW to rural Mississippi. Sometimes the Lord's plans are uncomfortable, but following his path makes life worth living! God bless you on your new journey.
I am happy you are all safe!
We know of a family that was struck by lightning while golfing. I think God gave you this storm to show you where not to put things. That is an amazing amount of water!!
God bless y'all! 🙏🙏🙏
Lovely to see your smiling face back Jess….look forward to seeing those no dig gardens being made and I too can’t not have a spot for growing food 🥰
Be sure to keep an on the news for an awesome sight. When a hurricane is set without much doubt to land on the SC/Georgia coast the governor will give the word to reverse traffic on Interstate 26 so everyone will be westbound. It's a coordinated effort that never ceases to amaze me.
Hey Jess, My husband and I use cast iron on our glass top stove and we don't drag a pot across the top and we are very mindful not to drop or bang a pot on top. It works fine.
It may... but ours specifically says in bold capitol letters do not use cast iron...could cause the glass top to shatter... not worth the risk if it says don't do it...
Same here. I regularly use a large cast iron skillet and a dutch oven on my smooth top stove.
@@waddeym I firmly file this under the grandma used to can like this so it's ok cuz she didn't die... vs only use the blue book... hot glass shattering may not kill ya...but it's super scary to me to not want to risk it! But she's done her research! So long as she's comfortable with the risk that's all that matters
Cast iron has not been an issue for me either, never use the heat above 6 or 7 tops. Honey jar falling out of cabinet above cooktop is not healthy for the glass cooktop, lol. Experience
That's perfectly fine if yours says that and you need to not put cast iron on your stove, I understand that, but for us, we are uber careful with our cast iron and have done that for over 10 years, with no adverse affects.
it takes a year to start settling in. breath in - the new will become familiar - one day you will suddenly realize that you are comfortable and that your house will become a the home you know.
Hahahahaha , you’re no “Damsel in Distress.” You are one FUN-LOVING GIRL exploring this new wax romantic wonder 💭 of life. ❤️ Embracing the Moment!
Jess, I'm still blown away when I see all that land, much different than AR. Thank you, God, for blessing the Soward family.
I love the cat on the counter, no one has ever died of "cat germs".
Amen to that...
I've missed you so much, id watch you sort laundry at this point 😅
I was born 18 miles from Myrtle Beach. Know all about these crazy storms. Ask the neighbors how flooded it get when the really bad storms come to give you a idea. Beautiful property and love watching you!
I know the feeling of a new place and getting use to it. I moved from WA to Alabama. HUGE change! I love it and don't regret it though. I'll take afternoon thunder storms over all day rain week long stretches any day. The people here are so much nicer also. I can actually breath and I'm not nervous about the "what next." Good is faithful and it's so much better leaning on him and trusting he's got this.
I'm a 71 year old Alabama 'girl' and I would personally like to welcome y'all to Sweet Home Alabama! I hope you love it as much as I do. God bless!
All the rain is making your waiting room your classroom learning how your land handles large amounts of rain. What a good glimpse of the draining to know how to develop your property.
Such a blessing to have drainage patterns shown to you already!
Thank you for sharing your struggles with settling into your new surroundings. My husband and I have been living a parallel life to yours for the last few months, and I'm having so many of those same challenges. Watching your channel is comforting for me, as I try to find a graceful way through this "uncomfortable season", as you put it. Also, I'm finishing up my final treatments against Stage 4 cancer, and I've managed to beat this beast (for now) TWICE. So trust me when I say that what doesn't kill you TRULY does make you stronger. This uncomfortable place is where we grow. Thank you for helping me find peace in this season.
“I shoulda worn boots…I couldn’t find them…so i made a poor shoe choice”
The story of my life…
Thank you for sharing about the subtle but important discomforts of being in a new place even when it’s also a joyful time. You have such a good outlook and attitude that is inspiring along with openly talking about challenges in a humble genuine way ❤️
I’m gonna admit that I’ve been refreshing my notifications in hopes of seeing a video lol yes I have a problem lol girl am I ever happy that you’re gonna get some seeds in the ground!! Here’s to new ideas! Oh and for what it’s worth, I have a Bosch induction cooktop and I use cast iron daily on mine and have never had any problems whatsoever..
Your hubby seem to be more of a quiet action man than a talker 😇🙏🏽God bless you and bless the works of ur hands
We were wondering how y’all were faring with all the storms blowing through. Glad to hear y’all are alright! ❤️
Thank you, Lord, for keep Jess and Miah and their beautiful family safe. Protect them and help them know how much you love them! Thanks for blessing us!! ❤️
I totally get the wanting to throw in a garden ASAP after moving. My sweet husband knows that once we move we're gonna need to put in a little bed or two in our yard quickly so I have a little garden to putter in to start with 😂
I moved 6 times in 6 years alone ( had gotten divorced) bought a fixer upper at age 54. The 1st night I cried like a baby, thinking " I know nothing about this town, what did I get into". 8 years in, I love my home. I know how your feeling. It gets better fast.
I think I can smell those peaches!! 🧡
And the rain!!
Such olfactory blessings…
This is why I find your channel interesting...you show it ...and says it like it is. Thanks Jess👏👍
Things farmers say: I gotta get my peaches off the front porch
Haha 😂 I feel ya
I'm put in mind of a phrase I say to my son quite often. He has autism and doesn't like change. I say 'It's not bad, it's different' ❤️
The one good thing about the rain, it will let you know where drainage tiles need to be inserted.
Jess, your new lights are pretty, I use to sell lighting, clear glass in the kitchen... the cooking grease/dirt will show itself quickly.
I am so happy to see this video today, I have missed you ❤️.
I miss u Jess...I'll watch u clean the bathroom ... I don't care...just need more Jess. You are part of my day ... u inspire me
Your hair looks so pretty! Love the highlights.
2 easy solutions for your cabinet hardware. Install the knobs with shorter screws or put nuts on the screws that are too long. Run the screws in all the way. Tighten the nuts. Take a pair of vice grips and clamp on the screw. Then move the vice grips back and forth until the screw breaks off. There you go! Good to have y'all in the neighborhood.
You can shorten the screw part of your door pulls by cutting them to a shorter length.
That was my thought too. Also, I'm curious if with this home you can find plumbing and lighting etc at regular box stores? My daughter has a mobile home and can't find anything anywhere but one supplier (next door to the manufacturer of the homes). She just bought a screen door, special dimensions, not like your typical screen doors you be able to find at home depot.
Nothing wrong where the kitty was sleeping. Just a comfortable bowl near where the family is
Lol, those lights are the same ones I have hanging over my island. Called “School house domes” on Wayfair. LOVE THEM!!! We have 3 large and two medium ones hanging in a row.
Jess, I had a stainless steel pan that fused to my flat top. I turned it off and once the pot and glass on the flat top cooled, I poured some water around it and the pot released right away.
Jess I have had a glass top stove for years, and with the exception of a couple of pots, all I ever use is cast iron. I hot water bath and pressure can on it, too.
My parents shipped me to America when I was 15, without speaking English, I definitely relate about the being in a new place
My brother (dad's son) came over from Vietnam when he was 17yo with his sister and BIL.
I feel your pain about your kids being at school when you’re having a tornado warning. I felt that way on 9/11 when it seemed we were under attack but didn’t know the scope of the situation. I’m praying for peace of spirit tonight going forward.
Jess, I moved from Illinois to Ohio three years ago. We moved to be near my daughter, son in law, and two granddaughters. Other than them, I knew nobody. I left behind my seven siblings, my church, and my best friend in the world. It was a very trying adjustment. Don’t be hard on yourself. There’ll be rough days, but with time, you’ll feel “home”. Love you. Love your videos. You’re in my prayers. (My garden saved my sanity! We moved in the month of May, and I put in a garden immediately!)
Hey Jess Im here in Columbia SC. Welcome 🤗🤗. The peaches looks great, think I'm going over to the farmers market and try to pick up some. Hope to see you there one day, woohoo that would be a wow moment. If I see you , gonna say "hey girl".🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Permaculture enthusiasts teach waiting a full year before doing anything on a new piece of property. It gives you a chance to see how the land behaves during all the seasons. Sunlight, shade, temperature averages as well as extremes, rainfall, drainage concerns, wind, existing flora and fauna. Just observe and take notes so you don’t regret placing a shed in an area that experiences flash flooding, for example. Fred is a teacher.
I use cast iron on my glass top ALL the time. Even my really really heavy one, I’m just mindful of the total weight load on the top
I do the same!
Watching your land drainage after a heavy storm is informative. You are doing the right thing.
I have been using my cast iron for years on my glass top and never had any issues. You’ll be fine.
Beautiful peaches. Just think, as you're complaining about the rain, out west, lakes and even rivers are drying up, so... things could be worse. And I'm with you, Jess.... I GOTTA have me a garden. Nothing beats having your own fruits and vegetables fresh out of your own yard.
That storm looks so refreshing!!
You and family are such a bright spot in this troubled world. Thanks you for your testimony.❤️
"I just need a garden" oh that face... How can Miah refuse you amything with That face!!
Wow you are amazing woman! Still making video through a tropical storm, unpacking, kids in school, cleaning...
Wonder woman!!!
Also, fellow fever blister sufferer (they suck), chew raw lemon balm when you feel it coming, will stop it immediately!
I grow tons of it and dry for winter.
I’m so used to having lemon balm from my garden and this one got so bad from not having any! 😩
Jess. It's time to start a list of things for Jill to gather & send to you when your freezers leave.lol love y'all
Let Go, Let God. . . . a mantra I used a lot when I was younger. I wanted to know all the scenarios, also. Now I just wait to see what God brings this time.
My mother cooked on cast iron on her cooktop stove all through my childhood. She even used her smaller pressure canner on it. She had no issues. Hopefully they are still made like the one she has had for over 20 years.
Oh my goodness that’s a lot of water!! And you’re so calm about it! 😆 At least y’all haven’t built much yet so it’s a good thing to know now rather than later. Welcome to the south Jess!! 😁
You'll get used to the new area. One thing I learned about living in SC for the past 11 years, is this:get yourselves oriented to knowing N, S, E & W. . Always watch the skies, watch your animals, watch nature, etc. You may lo want to invest in a reliable weather band radio, a hand-crank that has a flashlight on it. ❤️🍅🍆🌱🙏💕
Sometimes the screw for the draw pulls have spots to snap for the length. Or you could just cut them shorter
Jess, they do make things to go over the flat top. They are intended to allow induction cooktops to use any type of pots. But might work for your cast iron and be much cheaper than having replaced a cook top or a beloved cast iron. ❤️
I use cast iron on my glass cook top all the time and never have any issues. Love your channel ❤ enjoying it so much. Love the inspiration you guys give to all of us with goals and dreams. blessing you and you family as well🥰
Omggg kitty on counter is the bestttttttt... keep the kitty on the counter always.. such a sweet sweet site to behold....
When we moved to our farm it easily took me a year to adjust- the way the light fell within the windows wasn’t familiar, where the snow drifted, all of it- it just takes time for all of it to feel familiar again and in a few years from now you’ll look back and this will seem like a lifetime ago 🙂
Hmmm a season of unpredictability, Bright Blessings 😉
It was a little bitty video but still so worth it! Jess I'm missing these!💖 Wow that was alot of water looks like ya'll could possibly use some ditches dug. I sure wish we were getting rain like that up here in Oregon. Sadly we're about all drought. Lol well at least you know you got rain 🤣. It's definitly good for the future gardens. 😊
Jess, I have used my cast iron skillets and pots on my glass top stove for years. No issues. Thanks for taking us along on your walk through the puddles. Keep that beautiful smile and you are going to adjust just fine. I think you are doing really well so far.
I've moved to France, was talking to my mom that even after 15 years I struggle with gardening, planting times, etc, I believe because I mix up 2 very different climates !!!
I haven't had cable TV for 4 years
Because of vlogs like yours and Justin's, I don't miss cable tv.
I use my cast iron on my glass top. It doesn’t move around like the lighter cookware, just be careful about dropping it and don’t slide it around. Works great.
I love a full bowl of kitty on the counter... =)
We’ve had some heavy rains the past few days as well. I love sitting out on my covered porch.
I am totally understanding your feelings about unfamiliar surroundings. Our family is a retired USCG family and we have moved around the east coast for the past 21 years. We finally settled near Pinehurst, NC on 4 acres and we are living our best life!! We love watching your family life on your farm!! Can y’all PLEASE document any building of raised beds!??
We use our cast iron on our glass top all the time, never had an issue with it!
Thanks for still shooting videos amidst your chaos! Tip: Just use a stand alone propane burner for your pressure canning. Way easier. Glass stove tops take a longer time getting your canner to pressure, and they cannot handle the extended heat for canners.... ESPECIALLY more than one at a time 😅
For a future vlog possibly?! It would be really awesome to see how are you do your drip lines for your garden beds around your house, if that’s possible!
Love seeing your weather updates, we’re literally in the process of driving across the country to relocate towards the Charlotte area
Be careful! I just drove from that area. I have a sister in that area. I'm in Virginia
@@latishakea2492 Thank you, Virginia is beautiful! It’s different to go from fire alerts to tornado warnings and tropical storms for sure
@Melissa Dey Yes!!! I was in the Army for 8 years and lived in Kansas for 3 years...during tornadoes! I hope you get it garden established soon after you get there!
@@latishakea2492 thank you for your service! I hope so too, we’re actually just going on full faith in an RV with no real home set up yet.
@@daisycouchfarm2464 I love that idea. Thanks for your support! I'm ready to buy my 1st home now SOMEWHERE TOO..SO YALL HAVE FUN TRAVELING! 😃😃❤❤
We love the same things about East Tennessee the difference is we’re familiar enough to know about the rain, the flooding, all that good stuff.
I use my 23 quart Presto canner on my glass top. Just don’t slide it around
I getting ready to can for the first time ever tomorrow. I was wondering how it would do on the glass top stove.
@@kzf8978 It will be fine. Sit the pot down and don’t shift it around then pick it straight up! Happy canning Chic💥
You're doing great! Work through what you need to and we'll be here supporting you all the way!🙏💖🙏
I use my cast iron daily on this kind of stove top. No problems! :)
So do I, with no problem.
This vid should be called "oh crap, slowly loosing it with no garden" my garden is my"happy alone time keep my sanity" place so Lord I can feel your pain, can't wait to see what your new garden will look like over time. 💕💕💕💕💕 Also with a glass top and cast iron you'll be fine as long as your not Hercules slamming the pan around lol
I would dig to create a seasonal creek that stays in its boundary where that water is running. Then I would make cute bridges over the seasonal creek.
ATV is what we use when going far away from the house on our property. Took us awhile to realize that it was further than we thought. Also, now that you see where the water collects you could have someone do some grading to move water away from where you don't want it. Your little shed comes to mind.
One good thing about getting all that rain at once now, rather than later, is it tells you where to put culverts if you are going to put driveways across where the water runs thru.
I also use my cast iron every single day on my glass cooktop - no problems at all. I agree with Vicki Minor - glass tops will get scratched, no matter what. Cook on Mama!! 👊🏽