Mennonite Wife Life Q and A + Whoopie Pie Recipe | Multitask with Me
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
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I hope you enjoy this q and a where I answer some of your questions about mom life while getting some baking done. Keep scrolling to find the whoopie pie recipe I used. I highly recommend them. Especially for packing lunches this year. Make sure to tag me on Instagram if you make them!
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Chocolate Chip Waffle Whoopie Pies
(my mom in law is the source for this recipe)
2 c. sugar
1 c. butter
4 eggs
Beat the above three ingredients together. Add the next 6 ingredients one at a time and mix as you go. I love using my Kitchen Aide stand mixer (amzn.to/2K0B9sL) .
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sour cream
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
4 c. flour
Finally mix in
12 oz. mini chocolate chips (or just throw the whole bag in like I did!)
Bake in waffle iron ( amzn.to/2SxfRao ) set to about 60% heat. You might have to do a practice one or two until you figure out how long to leave them in. Make sure to grease between each batch. You can use a round waffle iron too, they just might be shaped a little differently.
Finally, sandwich two waffle cookies together with an icing of your choice. (I like the recipes that include a little flour to cut down on the sweetness. However, the recipe I used this time wasn’t my favorite so I’m not going to include it here.
VARIATION: For Chocolate flavored dough add 1/2 c. cocoa and use 1/2 c. less flour.
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Not a mom. Not a wife. Not a mennonite.
But I am here for this woman 👏👏👏
Could listen to you all day
She’s so sweet and a wonderful balance.
I’m not religious at all but she provides a fascinating, and soothing look into a different way of life and religion!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who loves her but doesn’t totally relate in some major way!
Right! I'm a wife and a grandmother, I'm Catholic... But she's just so authentic, honest, and sincere. I don't get enough of her either!
same same and same.
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Alana - Chris&Alana
Same!
Same. Not a mom either. I got my 90 year old mom watching her on my iPad. She loves her too.
I LOVE how you dress “modern” but in such a classy, practical, modest, and timeless way! I love love love it!!
I agree.
The best neighbors I ever had were Mennonite, when we moved in they often brought homemade cinnamon rolls and bread, so welcoming and kind. They had a young daughter, Mary, who they allowed to come over and play with two little girls her age I was babysitting at the time and in the summer they liked to play in the sprinkler. The other little girls had swimsuits but Mary did not and obviously playing in her dress wasn’t an option, so her mother bought her a swimsuit to wear under her dress. That may not have been completely acceptable but I thought it was a very loving compromise. She was so excited to be able to play with the other little girls and I admired her family even more. That was many years ago and I’ve often wondered what happened to Mary, her family left a very positive impression on us.
What a heartwarming story.
I wonder how many none Christians watch your channel? I am a Hindu, (biracial, mother was Christian but all off her children choose to follow our father’s faith) I also live in England, I find your channel super interesting. Thank you for making your faith and life style so accessible to strangers, we may not walk the same path but it is good to look over the “fence” into another person’s life, faith and belief. Respect to you. Love your recipes by the way. YUM. 🇬🇧
Sorcha JamGal chassidic Orthodox Jew here! I love her channel!
I‘m Muslima from morocco and I Love watching her
I was raised Quaker and am now atheist. I enjoy the honesty and kindness and just learning about how someone else lives!
I'm a practicing witch🤗
Women are women the world around. Our religions may be different, but our ethics and love are exactly the same.
Watching you bake and answer questions was like sitting in your kitchen and visiting. Enjôyable.
Eileen Glennon it’s probably like home schooling except in a group. There are levels kids need to pass to
Get thru
I totally understand what you’re saying about wanting your children to see you read the Bible and not the Bible on your phone. I have the same thoughts!
The Van’s Full yes me too!
me too
You can still use that app as a guide and look up the verses in your Bible.
That comment stood out to me too, and it's a concept I hadn't thought about before! ... Maybe because I don't get up until the baby wakes me up at 8:30ish... heh.
I love that
My hubby and I attend a Baptist church. We laughed so hard when we heard you say you thought it was the Baptists who believe in the quiver full concept. There may be some Baptists who practice this, but in our experience that is not a rule we've seen taught in any Baptist church. I know some Christians who practice that belief, but this are not mandated by the church. It is a personal conviction some believers hold. There are as may "brands" of Baptist as there are of Mennonites. I find your videos delightful. Thanks for your sweet spirit! Sarah
My boyfriend says everyday when he would wake up his mom would be on the couch reading her bible & i just thought that would be exactly how i want my children to picture me when i come to mind. I totally get the physical Bible thing!!
I think you’ll have great success with the air b&b..you’re personality is perfect for being a hostess...
I love how you're quick and spontaneous with your answers. To me, it shows you're being genuine about letting your viewers really KNOW you, instead of getting them to like you or trying to convince people how amazing you are. I, for one, don't need convincing. 😉
I think it is important to mention that not all Mennonites dress the way the way conservative Mennonites do. I think a lot of people just say Mennonite, but conservative Mennonites usually wear the more strict clothing. I am a Mennonite and its totally fine for us to wear pants to church. thank you so much for these videos, absolutely amazing. also, I would love to see a makeup video. much love and God bless!!
Yes, I agree. There are many Mennonite churches in my area. In most of the churches, the women don't wear head coverings, or skirts and dresses, (unless they want to) and they pretty much dress like the average person. That's most of the Mennonite churches, there are, however, some more conservative Mennonite churches and that is where the dress changes.
My grandmother was a Mennonite who married a Baptist and made her family rather upset. I'm glad she did though, she was an amazing lady who worked hard and loved her family. I didn't know her very well, she passed away before I turned 12, but I know my dad learned a lot from her growing up and he passed those values of hard work and honesty on to his children.
I love your vids Megan. They is such a purity about you that is so refreshing. In this world, there is so much that's loud, crass and offensive, so keep doing what you're doing. You could lead many to Christ who become turned off by what the world offers, and are drawn to what is pure and noble and right. Greetings from Australia.
Sally Guscott you can live a life that is "pure and noble and right" without religion, just sayin.
Thank you so much for being open about your beliefs and answering questions about mennonite's. I grew up near a mennonite community (back in the 70's) and we were told not to ask questions. Wish I could have back then, but glad you are here to put things straight. You gave very good advice about being married. Thanks for having your channel, I enjoy watching your videos. Take care!
We stayed in an air B&B one time and they had a little guest book where you could sign your name and add where you're from and any comments. I thought that was such a cute idea and made it seem more personal. Thank you for all your great tips and being open and fun to learn from and watch. ❤️
I completely agree with you about your kids seeing you read your Bible. I get up and see my dad reading the Bible and praying and it warms my heart.
Also, please do a video about your testimony!💖
Yes!!!! Please do a video on your testimony. I know your a Christian, but I’d like to know when you came to know The Lord. I’d love to watch that video.
It’s so refreshing to watch a channel where I know there will be nothing embarrassing or make me feel bad because I’ve watched something I shouldn’t have.
“Take them (kids) one at a time...you really can’t plan ahead”. Yes! Thank you that is refreshing. It’s something I tried to follow and I have five adult kids and six grandkids and am so happy I did not conform to “the world’s” views on having kids. No regrets!
I have just found your channel. It’s lovely. My husband’s uncle was pastor of Easton Mennonite Gospel Mission until 2003. We were married in that church. It’s wonderful to see such beautiful example of a Mennonite woman. May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family.
My Pastor always says "quality over quantity" whenever doing a devotional or reading the Bible :). Taking that advice to heart has made me much less judgmental towards myself and my relationship with God.
So wonderful and refreshing to see a "millennial" who loves the Lord and her family and who cares about modesty. I love being able to watch all the way through and not feeling like I need to shut it off. Thank you, Megan!
I'm in a really difficult season of my life and watching RUclips is my way of taking my mind off things. You are so genuine, full of energy and inspiring! Thank you for sharing your life and wisdom with us 😊
Aww so sorry! Prayers!
Joanne Reading... Same here!🥴 I will keep you in my heart and prayers! Our Heavenly Father knows Your heart and Your needs! This too shall pass, He says! Hang in there!
Lisa G.🙏🏻❤🙏🏻
@@MeganFoxUnlocked Thank you, Megan! God bless you!
@@Georgia-WRBNS Amen! Thank you so much, Lisa! Likewise 😊
Please do a video about makeup! I would love to hear your conservative views
When you dont wear makeup, the skin is able to breath. I used to wear make up and choose to drop it. So much freedom in my morning routine now. Lol. 😁
@Poneyfeathers I stopped wearing makeup with any regularity about 15 years ago and almost completely a decade ago. I also use nothing to wash my face but a washcloth and warm water. The absolute only "product" is a cheap Dollar General moisturizer that has an spf of 30 and then it is about half the amount they recommend to use. I still get a rare chin breakout but my skin is the best it's ever been and I am just celebrating turning 55.
Single here, non Mennonite and I enjoy watching all your videos. I am actually bingeing watching your channel especially during lockdown here in Sydney, Australia. I don't remember how I got to your channel and am glad I did as I can't stop watching all your videos. I could watch you whole day and whole night long haha. Love your good energy, positive vibes, loving and sincere personality.
You are SO down to earth & fun!!
Pretty sure we’d be besties in another lifetime 🙃
I appreciate how you fielded all the questions about your faith & your modesty stand. You simply answered the question... moved on. You didn’t make it a “soap box” moment or feel the need to over-explain.
I appreciate that. I’m a Christian & have similar convictions & find it refreshing to see how gracious you were.
God bless & keep up the good work!
Loved it! Love how you told us (me) to get up and do dishes while watching (or something productive). Yes!! I needed to hear that. I try to save the videos to watch when I’m doing dishes, but I get excited when they pop up and binge watch.
Children need breaks from their mom, too, and they don’t feel guilty. Neither should you - a break helps the children grow in confidence and independence, IMO. Thanks for answering those questions and sharing your thoughts with your YT family.
I love to listen to you. Bless your heart. I have lots of Amish friends in KY, which I think the world of. I could listen to you all day, if I had the time and didn’t have to do my housework. I am a born again Christian, so I love your referring to the Bible verses. Thanks for the questions and answers. 👍🏻
You are so sweet! Keep it up, we need more ppl like you in the world!
So fun! Your advice for handling 2 under 2 is great. I was bad about comparing myself and my kids to other moms and their kids. Comparison really is the thief of joy. We are all doing our best and it won't look the same and that's okay. Thank you for sharing this Megan!
This was such a cozy video! I've been sick in bed for 5 days after getting my wisdom teeth removed and your channel was a god-send! Thank you for all you do! You are definitely one of my fave youtubers now!!
You’re one of my favourite RUclipsrs at the moment... keep going with the great content 🙌🏼
Hey Megan. Not staring at a screen while sitting down is a great idea. Of course I watched this video while waiting to board at the airport... I'm definitely not perfect, haha. Seriously though I am going to give it a try. In my daily life I've been spending a lot of time on my phone. There's nothing wrong with checking out videos, but most of the time I don't feel productive if I'm just sitting around staring at a screen. I admire how you think about what your daughter sees and learns from you. Thank you! Liked your video!
Yes, I watch/listen to a lot of RUclips, but not a lot of sitting around. Josh says I need to relax more, but to me watching RUclips while working IS relaxing!
That’s a great idea! It feels like such a waste of time to sit and watch video after video. I am also setting my daughter up for this bad habit too. She loves to watch videos but spends way too much time on screens and it’s my fault. 🤦🏻♀️
‘Monkey see monkey do’ lol
13:18 😂 I’ve been thinking the same thing about my head coverings! I am not Mennonite but cover my head when praying, the head coverings most people in my church use are basically transparent scarves...so I too have come across the thought that it’s really not covering my hair...
Thank you, your videos are such a breath of fresh air and your spiritual humility is also refreshing and helpful.
Hey! I'm a future nurse (2 more years of school) and I would love to know what information you wish healthcare providers knew about Mennonite men/women/children or ways that we could personalize our care to your beliefs/ lifestyle. Anything I nurse could do/ know that would impact your care? Thank you again for opening your home to us outsiders and sharing your life with such love and joy!
This is such a thoughtful question!! I’m not Mennonite but I think it’s really considerate and sweet ;)
@@arianahelvie5033 ❤ thanks ❤
Love your energy! So glad your channel has grown so much! It wasn’t that long ago when you had 7k.
Love from a new Christian channel💕
Thank you for your videos! I enjoy the longer videos while I clean. Your voice is so uplifting and cheerful thanks!
I appreciate your Christian values. You have a good head on your shoulders.
So glad I came across your channel! I grew up with the impression that Mennonites were a cult. But watching your channel has helped me see that it is not so! and that you have a relationship with Christ!!
DV O my new FAVORITE channel. I love her !!
I too started studying James this morning and oh my, I can totally relate about quiet times right now, with the littles in the house. It's a season for sure!
These look delish! I love making Whoopie Pies! Our Menno Church did a cookbook years ago and I find myself always going back to those old tried & true recipes! When our kids went to school, they always wanted me to make whoopie pies on special days. So I began taking my whoopie pie recipe and baking it in mini muffin tins! Then I thin my filling with milk a bit and pipe it on as frosting. EVERYONE at their schools LOVED when I made them!! My chocolate whoopie pie recipe makes about 90 mini muffins and pumpkin makes about 3 or 4 dozen. And there’s plenty of frosting for them! And it’s perfect for kids as 2 minis are the perfect treat amount! (And yes they freeze beautifully!). And thank you for the pricing tip at Sight & Sound! I have never heard they are half price for us locals! (And we’ve been here 22 yrs!) LOL! Thanks! Blessings to you as you unpack and get situated at your new place!! Xo
I have just recently found your channel while searching out dress patterns, and I have enjoyed the few videos I have seen so far.
I just love listening to you and I appreciate you sharing the honest details of your life and religion. I just came back from a weekend in Lancaster County and was watching videos to learn more about Amish and Mennonites. When I found your channel I was hooked! You are so charismatic and I'm pleasantly surprised to see that I'm not the only non-Mennonite who enjoys your videos.
I agree! It is so important for our children to see us reading paper scriptures, not the digital version on our phones!
I love that I found you on RUclips! Where my dad is from in Mexico there’s a “rancho” of Mennonites called “La Honda”. They make the best cheese!
Shark tank! Girl after my own heart! and I love that your into the actual bible. Thought I was the only one!
I loved multitasking with you! I'm in the middle of packing to move all by myself and it's been hard to find things that I can just listen to for a while. Thanks so much for sharing part of your day with us. This would be a nice monthly QnA set up.
I've thought about it! I've done it once before last fall with dipping caramel apples. You could check that one out.
If I come to Lancaster again, we need to meet up!! We took our honeymoon there, and watched a Sight and Sound show as well...then went there again for our 5th anniversary. Needless to say, we love it there 😁
My husband & I both feel the same way about wanting our son to see us reading our Bibles, not screens. And he’s 10 now & reads his Bible every morning & has been doing that for several years now. And he definitely started doing it because he saw us doing it.
I love that you speak quickly, but still so easily understood. I'm 60, and some of my fondest memories are coming home late and seeing my mom reading scripture. Sometimes asleep with them in her lap. 😄 Keep up the great example you're setting for everyone.
Watching during my gestational Diabetes test. Test better be negative so I don't have to give up treats like these 🤣 Always enjoy Q&As (and your videos in general).
Kaylynn Keith and what were your results?? 💕
@@bethbullock8572 No GD! WHEW. so my sweet tooth has been allowed to control like ... Uh... 87% of my eating habits 😂
Oh my goodness, my husband and I were married in 2015 and I was twenty and he was nineteen! It’s always nice to see a couple who were married at the same ages, young marriage is so vilified.
I just discovered your channel yesterday and I've been binging your videos! There's something in you I relate so much to. My husband and I also got married in 2013 and he was 19 and I was 20 as well! Anyway, just know that your videos have had a really positive impact on people, and I can't wait to get to know you more! ❤️
I wish I had positive people like you in my real life.
What a wonderful young woman you are. You are an inspiration and you are using your gifts beautifully. Im going to share your videos with my 20 year old daughter. I love that you are sharing your wisdom with others, so refreshing. God bless you!
Love your videos and your so down to earth!!! I love listening to you about your faith as I have similar convictions....I did not become a Christian until my 30’s and I’m so blessed and thankful for these types of videos.... I have 4 children and they are such a blessing. I have homeschooled 2 of them for a few years and they do public school as well now :)God bless ...
The Whoopee pie looks so good. Making me hungry! Thanks Megan for taking the time for this video.
Would you ever be willing to do a video about how you do your hair?
Jessica Boyer even if it was just talking us through it and explaining it and could even show it on a wig or something maybe since I know she’s said before that she probably wouldn’t be comfortable coming on camera without her hair done and that may be a bit more comfortable for her
Funny story. I watch a lot of sewing videos (historical sewing usually) and your video popped up for the 3 seam dress. I watched and thought, she's fun. Cut to 10 binge watched videos later I realized I should probably subscribe. If you ever started a podcast I would listen. You have one of those personalities where just talking about everyday things is made engaging and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
Can you go more into detail on the the principal of nonconformity that you talked about near the beginning?
Non conformity to secular views of modesty vs a Christian viewpoint. The 2 are different depending on how conservative or traditional the particular denomination might be.
Haha! Totally washing my dishes while listening to you. I agree about reading your actual Bible, God had been convicting me about using my phone instead as I would often get distracted. Also my children who are 7 and 3 need to see their mother devoting time to God's word.
@22:19 You should write about being a young stay at home wife and mom in 2019! You can self publish it on Amazon..you have so many great ideas /content you could lift directly from your channel. Home-keeping, money-saving stay at home mom on a budget, a Mennonite cookbook as well as Raising children 2 years apart, breastfeeding...There is so much great info and tips! You should write a book . I would buy it..(it would be a perfect gift for a new mom). Are there any Mennonite Women's Publications or Magazines? You are the perfect Modern Mennonite Gal! and even influence Non- Mennonite women!
I cleaned up and organized my desk, cleaned my air conditioner and caught up on some paperwork while listening/watching. I don't have small kids, in fact, mine are grown but I do enjoy watching your videos. I wear only skirts and dresses now but that is not how I have always dressed. I do find it is easier to get dressed and feel more feminine dressing this way. I enjoy hearing you squash myths about Mennonites and learning more about your beliefs. I am a Christian and live as closely as I can to everything in the Bible. As a human, I know we make mistakes and one of those in my life was judging others. I was raised in a home where I was taught to judge and it never made me feel good, I always wanted to know why I had to judge someone and why their way was wrong and ours wasn't even though now I see that the way I was taught was very wrong. I have learned as I got older not to be that way even though that is how I was raised and feel so much better. My husband and I raised our children not to judge. People just don't take time to understand others it seems. Thank you for sharing.
Mama Kat's Home, I read this somewhere not sure where but it is so true: God doesn't judge until you're dead, so why should you. Isn't that a perfect reason to not judge others.
@@margaretbedwell58 absolutely! In my experience it just hurt me to judge others as I was taught to do. I missed out on getting to know people because of it. That is why years ago I decided to forget that teaching and not judge and also to teach my children differently. Now, I can be free to love.
@@MamaKatsHome Very wise of you...but don't beat yourself up for the way you were taught, I'll bet there were other lessons that were taught that were not nearly so harsh.
@@margaretbedwell58 thank you and yes, there were many good lessons. Especially from my Daddy, he was one who didn't judge others and loved everyone.
@@MamaKatsHome and the fact that he didn't judge gave you permission to not judge either. Now you are teaching your children not to judge and the chain is broken. Have a Blessed day.
I had the same age gap between my two (girl then boy) and they always got on and played together and are still great friends to this day at 34 1/2 & 33yrs. Hard work when very small, but very easy as they grew. No regrets at all.
I absolutely love that you said you want your lil ones seeing you read your bible when they get up instead of seeing you on your phone. I try to keep that vibe for myself at home.
I absolutely love your channel!
It’s inspired me to possibly start my own channel as a Chassidic Orthodox Jew !
Still working up the courage but you have definitely pushed me to give it a go!
Please do! We saw several Hasidic families out and about when we visited my sister-in-law and brother-in-law in New York, so now I'm very curious to learn more about your community. :)
I really enjoy your videos! The mennonites in my community are quite different, the majority are German and wear handmade dresses that all look very similar. They are very quiet and don't interact socially. I always try to smile and greet them and sadly the look away. I do admire them, their children are always very well behaved! The only time I ever see them is when they come to the grocery store or the husbands work as farm hands.
Loving these longer videos! And would love to hear a video about the makeup you use/don’t use 😊
I’m so glad I found your channel! Your very calming to watch
When I get a chance I love to watch RUclips while in the bath 🛁 it’s definitely a way I unwind!!💕 love your videos !! Very interesting!! We are a Christian homeschool family from WV! Not too far from y’all!!
I do that too! And my husband cringes. Lol. We are a homeschool family in WV also. Wonder where you are?
Marie Lapp we are in Mason County near Point Pleasant and about forty minutes from Huntington and about 55 minutes from Charleston! You???
@@rachelsearls6452 we're on the other side of the state in Hampshire county!
Marie Lapp awesome! We share a beautiful state!!💕💕💕
My husband finds it always funny that i have RUclips videos playing whilst I’m cooking, also when ironing. For me its more like get things done and in meantime have something to watch. Mostly its youtubers doing their thing i find interesting or documentaries or so. Before sleeping i have a meditation going on. My husband works in early or late shifts so it means he’s away at 4: 20 in the morning or is back home at 23h. Our kids are adults on has moved out and the youngest 21 is home but works the same shifts at a different factory. So for me its shared houses shores and training my two dogs both border collies and one of them is in Flyball competition.
I never yelled at my kids, raised my voice a bit and they knew, we had a time out time if needed. Not they needed that much. Where we strict parents for most yes, but our kids tell us they didn’t have to guess where the line was to cross. Some friends where not nice to their parents calling them names get tantrums because they didn’t get their way or food they demanded. We had our rules like being polite, speak with two words, don’t interrupt when adults speak only when it is an emergency. We always late time to talk to our kids, asked how they felt or helping with schoolwork. They had their own task, like putting their laundry in the basket in the bedroom, pulling their blanket back so their bed could air. My daughter said “mom, some kids don’t appreciate their parents till i tell them you didn’t had good parents and you do everything to make us feel safe and good” i was melting;
What was your path to becoming a teacher if you didn’t attend college?
I was wondering the same thing
I think she mentioned in a past video that she taught in Mennonite school, so I imagine they have their own teacher training within the school as you become an older kid
I'm not a Mennonite, Christian mom though, and I know the church has a curriculum called Rod and Staff that is popular among Christian homeschoolers. It's adorable! Idk if all Mennonite churches use it or if it follows all their teachings but I know it's popular. Very simple, put together and it works. I'm going to assume as well that the Mennonite Church has their own training. Public universities aren't the only way to learn to teach. I homeschool and definitely feel qualified through the Lord.
She said she didn’t have college debt not that she didn’t go, so I’m guessing she might’ve gone and paid in cash or gotten grants 🤷🏻♀️
We love your channel! You are such an inspiration to us, we are looking to add more cooking videos with the kiddos. Thank you for your time and videos. 😊
I would love to hear about what cosmetics you use! You always look put together but I always wonder if you’re wearing anything which means you’re doing it right.
Right !Her skin is flawless!
Always excited when you release a new video! And you're always so much fun to watch;)
You're such a sweetheart, and wise beyond your years. Btw I needed a quick between-meals snack for weekend visitors so I made the ranch pretzels. We ate some together while watching Shark Tank, and when they left they gladly took the rest with them. Thank you!
Love it!
Your excitement is contagious! So glad to know a third baby is still exciting!
I'm not a Mennonite, but I am a Christian & I love your page, so good to see someone trying to be a great Christian mom and be a part of your community & church and be successful in your marriage too. Thanks for sharing!
I love how honest you are about your parenting, i am definitely a yelling mom, but I don’t like to admit it.
I enjoyed listening to you while doing my chores. Thank you for the company.
This is such a great video ~ thank you for sharing! I always enjoy your videos 💕
I'm not religious at all, grew up Christian, but I enjoy your videos! You do a great job with the editing 👍
I totally agree... I really have nothing in common with her but she is great.
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Alana - Chris&Alana
I love your advice to moms of newborns not to set too many rigid expectations for that period. I'm like you and get disappointed very quickly when my goals aren't achieved. 💜
Thank you so much for a great Q&A. May God continue to bless you and your family.
My Grandma would make Whoopie Pies around Christmas every year. Have always loved the chocolate ones. This past year my Grandma has moved to an assisted living facility with no kitchen. I will miss her Whoopie Pies so much. I guess I'll have to make them. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi, as a non-religious person, I’ve been surprised at how much I’ve enjoyed your channel and how interesting I’ve found your videos. I also love your style (especially the nursery tours). However, it’s been at the back of my mind to ask your thoughts on homosexuality.
I love how you touch on how Mennonite Is Christian alot of people do the same with with the church of Jesus christ of latter day saints ( mormon ) but we do indeed read the bible and follow christ ☺ , so it can get frustrating when people make weird comments so it's good to know we're not the only ones .
It’s true I have a perception that Mennonite women are oppressed. You are so smart and vivacious, I can’t help mourning for what you could have contributed to the world, the experiences you could have had, the dreams you could have fulfilled if you weren’t trapped by a faith tradition that limits you to such a narrow role. You are bursting at the seams of your life. BUT I know this is me projecting and you are happy bearing children and cooking and cleaning and sewing and being submissive to your husband. So I try to put those feelings away and just be happy that you’re happy!
Your personality is perfect for this!!! “Are you guys having fun b /c I am !” So cute. I just found your channel and pretty fun. Just like you said do the dishes and multitask while listening. Going to Instagram next. You are close to my son’s age. He will be 30 end of oct. love learning about your religion. When visiting my dad, loved to visit with the Amish when we ran into them. Loved supporting their bakery. Still have my piano bench cover that an Amish made and that is about 35 yrs old. I am LDS so modesty is big for me too.
Would love to hear about this sleeping through the night method! Thanks for answering these questions!
You are the absolute best! I found your channel this week, and I have really enjoyed getting to see you do your everyday life :) I feel pretty joyful and inspired!
Welcome!!!
I love these Q&A videos you do, your so down to earth and real about your life and experiences you have. Subscribed a week ago and I’ve watched almost every video you’ve posted. Love your channel!
I would LOVE to read a book that you wrote! Please write one some day, maybe like a ultra honest parenting book? You seem like a great mom
I always wondered why mennonites wear coverings on their head! I am a non-denominational Christian and we interpret 1 Corinthians 11 way differently! In verses 5 and 6 it says a woman’s hair isn’t to be shorn or shaven but to be covered but in verse 15 it says the womans hair was given to her for a covering, so we don’t cut our hair because we believe it’s our covering and our glory! Everyone sees things differently! Loved the video though!
Im Apostolic and we wear dresses and women never cut out hair either.
Alyssa Harris Same here! I'm non-denominational and we believe the same that a women's hair is given for her covering, so we also don't cut our hair. I never understood why different religions cover their hair too. Interesting. But no shame. Just curious.
I am a non denomination Christian as well and felt convicted on my own that I should wear a covering as it’s a symbol, and I could be wrong but the verse I always came back to as the covering not making sense if it’s hair is vs 6 (For if a woman doesn't cover her head, she should have her hair cut off. But if it is disgraceful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, let her head be covered. )
This to me always was another covering then hair that if we don’t want to wear a symbol on our head then in disgrace we should just shave it for it’s as if it already was ... but I’m not saying I am right or wrong . I do think it’s personal conviction and we have grace thankfully ... and I also struggle with this as well because we live in such a free to be me society and there are so many opinions on the subject I too can fail in my own convictions but I’m praying for the lord to give me strength as it’s his word only I want to follow not society .. God bless you all...
saved by grace My personal opinion is if verse 6 meant an actual covering then why tell us in verse 15 that our hair is our covering? But like you, I am just going by my own personal conviction and am in no way judging you or anyone else for seeing it differently than me! :)
Alyssa Harris yes we are all allowed our personal convictions I don’t judge either ... I think it’s personal between you and the lord.... I don’t think it’s a sin issue or salvation issue but a symbol... just like a ring is a symbol in our society of marriage I see this as mine to the lord and it sounds strange but it does help me think more about my dress in modesty:) and I see both sides of arguments ppl do have on the issue . I studied months on this topic years ago when I read it and found a lot of interesting factors on it :) it to me is beautiful;) but to each is own ;)
A Christian is a Christian, as long as you are saved by the blood of Christ and live for Him. Doesn't matter if you call yourself a Mennonite or just a " born again"
Heaven is going to be just crazy with all the different groups of Jesus followers!
I ran across your channel yesterday. I had no idea what I would be watching, well listening to, because I was painting a closet while listening. I honestly clicked on it because we share the same last name. I find your content to be very refreshing. Thanks for sharing!
So I grew up Mennonite (from generations of Iowa/Indiana/Ukrainian Mennonites), but I think everyone thinks "conservative Mennonite" when they think Mennonite, when really the church doctrine allows for a lot more flexibility. My grandparents were conservative; no pants, no makeup, no perfume, prayer bonnet, etc. etc. but the church my parents went to was super hippy-dippy "let's all make our own compost heap and not contribute to globalist consumerism." So I think it really varies, and I like that.
I'm not currently practicing, have thought about it, but not sure if I would find a church home that would suit me. But I firmly believe in limiting wastefulness, rejecting overt consumerism, and practicing stewardship of the earth. Oh, and I use the "More With Less" cookbook, so I got that going for me. :-p
Thank you for always having something positive and uplifting to say! I love listening to you while I am cleaning/cooking/... I haven’t made your whoopie pies yet, but I made your biscotti as Mother’s Day gifts! They were a huge hit!
Love hearing this!
Love multitasking!! I enjoyed listing while taking down wallpaper in my kitchen! Have a wonderful weekend! Blessings!
Loving this video. Thanks for sharing so openly with us. I admire your homemaker skills and your personal attention to your sweet family. I grew up in Mercer County among Amish and Mennonites. It's been too long since we visited Lancaster and need to do that soon.
Love your videos! I always look forward to them. Your faith and testimony are such an inspiration to me!