Life With Kids on A Homestead | Spend a day with me!

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Well I don't remember the last time I slept in until 9, homesteading is a full-time gig and usually I wake up around 5 - but I managed to fit it all in (well, most things) on this busy day
Thanks for watching and don’t forget to hit subscribe before you go - I make 2 new videos on motherhood, homesteading, and life on our farm each week!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Life with Kids on A Homestead | Spend a day with me and my 4 kids - homemaking, gardening, homesteading
00:50 - washing cloth diapers
02:11 - morning routine
03:15 - link sourdough blog post in cards and description
04:56 - dutch baby for breakfast
05:30 - Egg yolk coffee (collagen powder)
07:08 - mealtime cleanup
07:33 - line drying cloth diapers (link GMD)
08:34 - summer garden
10:49 - my favorite vacuum for our dirty farmhouse
Link favorite podcast the briefing
12:00 - summer farm chores
21:48 - lunch & history (story of the world)
22:55 - picking up straw bales
LINKS
Blog Post - How to make and keep a sourdough starter: bit.ly/3ysuVv3
Blog Post - Easiest sourdough sandwich bread: bit.ly/3OXijmV
Dutch Baby Recipe - pCV3DD7ipE...
Egg Yolk Coffee Recipe - reelCbqQGX...
Stovetop Percolator - amzn.to/3yVsXVG
Perfect Supplements Grass-Fed Collagen (discount code HOPEWELLHEIGHTS10): www.perfectsupplements.com/Pe...
Berkey Water Filter: www.berkeyfilters.com/collect...
Green Mountain Diapers (discount code HopewellheightsCE10): www.greenmountaindiapers.com/...
Best Vacuum Ever for a dirty farmhouse (Miele) - amzn.to/3OWn1Bh
Story of the World History Books - amzn.to/3IwrMir
I'm Steph, wife of John & mom of 4 living on a 5th generation homestead. My husband's great-grandparents bought this farm in rural Missouri in 1942. My husband was supposed to take the farm over after high school - but he decided to go a different direction and moved out on his own. At that time he said he'd never get married or have kids. But here we are - 4 kids later and back on the farm. I grew up in town - so farm life has been a new adventure for me and I absolutely love it. I'm learning as I go and opting out of as many broken systems as I can along the way. We've lived here almost five years now, we homeschool our kids here, raise and grow more of our own food all the time, and our last baby was even born here on the farm - my first home birth. Learn with me as I share glimpses into our life on the farm.
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@emmawhite9892 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been binge watching your channel. I appreciate how out spoken you are about your biblical values ❤️ It’s refreshing

@hollybooth6946 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that the Lord allowed me to find your channel! It’s encouraging for me as a young wife and homemaker to see God loving women like you following the Biblical call for women to be workers at home, caring for their husbands and children, etc. in a world where people hate children, hate the order and roles that God has given us. Most of the ‘Christian’ women on KZfaq don’t seem to be too bothered about being truly Biblical. Also, I really like Albert Mohler! He is one of my favourite teachers. I look forward to seeing more videos from you!

@HopewellHeights 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Holly, thank you so much for the sweet words - It is an absolute joy to live in submission to His design and embrace the role of a woman! 🙏🏼

@mony2934 Жыл бұрын

You are one amazing woman ❤ God bless you and your beautiful family 🙏

@angelaflores4508 Жыл бұрын

I would be interesting to see how you build up the soil for the next planting season. I think it's something that will be useful for a lot of people.

@HopewellHeights Жыл бұрын

My husband and I just talked about that, I think we are switching to raised beds so we will need a lot more compost - I told him I wanted to video that process!

@mamahomesteads3514 Жыл бұрын

I LOVED watching this! Please keep the videos coming 👏

@HopewellHeights Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marissa! ❤️❤️

@apace903 Ай бұрын

So enjoy your beautiful family😊❤❤

@5hhomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! It’s so refreshing to watch another Christian woman live the way I strive to live, when I feel like I’m alone in this lifestyle sometimes 😊

@HopewellHeights Жыл бұрын

Biblical womanhood is making a comeback - praise the Lord! 🙏🏼

@dlfynrdr Жыл бұрын

I'm in love!❤❤❤❤

@dianemckenzie9669 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@annavg2424 Жыл бұрын

so glad I found your channel!

@emilycurnow389 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou. This was facinating.

@kiandra323 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely love following your days, thank you for sharing.

@lynsmith2698 7 ай бұрын

Loved this video, thank you 🇨🇦🌷

@safaahlem4524 10 ай бұрын

I loved watching this video again and again Thank you for sharing

@karenlyle322 Жыл бұрын

Great video 😁

@sanlen1944 8 ай бұрын

You are so AWESOME in all You do for your family and household , and your children are learning so much from you and your husband on the farm . I am glad I found your channel , God Bless .

@lizdaugherty5607 8 ай бұрын

Living as you do is a labor of love ❤️ sooo much work, but so many rewards❤

@SarahsOctoberHome 9 ай бұрын

I loved this vlog.🫶🏻

@shadowmerm6205 Жыл бұрын

wow! so fabulous to see! as an LA woman, this is such a different world to me that I am soooo interested in living one day on a farm by the sea

@RabittsGal 11 ай бұрын

You are WONDER WOMAN ❤🎉

@ThisMamasFaith 11 ай бұрын

Ever since we moved I have well water and I haven’t been using my berkey. I really need to get back into the habit of filling it. I also have my sourdough on hold. Inspiring me to get back into my homemaking habits!! ❤

@Zizzyyzz 9 ай бұрын

Does the well come equipped with a filter?

@kimjaymama26 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing this. Our families are very similar. We even have the same kitchen table and that is how my son washes it :)

@HopewellHeights Жыл бұрын

So sweet seeing the littles help!

@Tina-su7rw 10 ай бұрын

I am new to your channel, I am so glad I found your channel I learned so much from you in a short amount of time. I also love thruway you stand behind your beliefs and values.

@HopewellHeights 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@HandHblog 11 ай бұрын

We have a very different lifestyle, but I’m loving your videos! I find them very motivating and enjoyable to watch. I’ve had a different experience with public schooling, my kids get free breakfast and lunch at school because we’re in a low income neighborhood. So I drop them off in the morning and don’t have to worry about breakfast, and then get to enjoy a quiet house while they’re at school ❤

@AmmieHarris 2 жыл бұрын

Loved spending the day with you on the farm! We are working towards getting cows and pigs so I loved seeing your setup! We currently have about 30 chickens! And my babies are still little, so like you said, bringing them along for chores almost takes longer but thanks for the valuable reminder that it will pay off one day as they get older :)

@HopewellHeights 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ammie! Yes it definitely pays off but those little years sure take extra training! So excited for you that you’re homestead dreaming, it’s the best!

@pamdelong5113 11 ай бұрын

I made your soap did two loads very pleased 😊

@FoodbyFaith Жыл бұрын

New subscriber. Busy day but great job !

@MaquillageFameux Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel, I'm OBSESSED! I love your content, thank you for making excellent and informational videos. One of my life goals is to become a homesteader and raise children in that environment. My husband and I are working towards getting away from the rat race and toxic work culture in the US. So watching your videos has been so helpful and encouraging. Thank you! -Meredith

@MeghanReid 3 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏🏾

@BRM.90 Жыл бұрын

Girl I am the same way.... I always get up hours before my kids

@rachellebrooke4614 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos! New sub!

@ktrayan1 10 ай бұрын

I love this size Berkey. Ours is the travel size since we live in California. There’s something they don’t like about normal ones here. It’s probably the healthy part. Lol. I love your pants!

@teachwithwoolf 3 ай бұрын

I love your life! Mine is very traditional and while I love my life too.. I wish it could be a little more like yours. I’m a full time teacher but wish I could be home making with my kids all day and taking care of animals. I do have a few chickens, at least! 😊

@elisabeth... 11 ай бұрын

Green Mountain Diapers are the only diapers I will buy💕 amazing quality and even better customer service!

@broella6493 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! You are SuperWoman!

@lindaconner3236 8 ай бұрын

I always buy Kenmore canister vacuum cleaner. They average 10yrs for me. 👍😊❤️

@megannohr2980 2 жыл бұрын

Love this content!! Your life is my dream and I hope to get there one day. I’m at the very beginning! I’d love to know more ab you water thing! And a review of cloth diapers would be great!

@HopewellHeights 2 жыл бұрын

So exciting!! Starting a homestead is so much fun! I have the Crown Berkey, it’s huge and very expensive BUT it’s an essential for preparedness because it can be used in a power outage to filter unclean water. For example, in the event of an outage - we could collect rainwater or creek water and filter it in the berkey! Here’s the link for more info: www.berkeyfilters.com/collections/berkey-water-filter-systems/products/crown-berkey?a_aid=623c96280f63f&a_bid=74954129

@kinjalpadalikar3497 6 ай бұрын

I wish to have a life like you!❤️ I’m not a Christian..but I’m sure I can try to be as good as you..a good wife and a good mom! ❤️ I feel I wasn’t made for this city life..but a life like yours!❤️

@aleshalipsky1684 9 ай бұрын

I used cloth diapers for all five of my kiddos too. I used the same diapers as these in the video. I loved it so much. Now my kids are out of diapers. My youngest is 4. Those sweet diapers look so wonderful on your clothes line.

@aleshalipsky1684 9 ай бұрын

Oh wow- I have the same vacuum too. lol I have had it for three years and it has changed my/our life. We have 2 dyson and I broke them. I don't think they could keep up. We had one coded and one able to charge. At first I didn't want to put that much money into a vacuum but it has been to easy and so worth it!!

@Rachel-mp6kf 2 жыл бұрын

❤️ This is my first time seeing your video I really enjoyed it ,thank you for the content! New subscriber

@HopewellHeights 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rachel! And welcome! ❤️

@pamdelong5113 11 ай бұрын

♥️💜♥️

@caitlynavara2965 2 жыл бұрын

We’re in between chicken flocks right now, and I miss egg yolk coffee so much😂

@HopewellHeights 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh noooo!!! And store bought yolks just aren’t the same when you’re spiked with fresh orange yolks from the girls!

@2chis 8 ай бұрын

Your children are incredibly strong 💪 😮 bucking hay is not so easy plus depending on the weight of the bail can make for some serious work😳 My best friend and I would get up bright and early to join her mom and head into town where we took care of 60 plus horses feeding watering pin cleaning for others that would be out of town😊 Anyway the hay bails were between 25 lbs? And mostly 50lbs 😌😊 I remember loading up the flat bed with my BF while her mom drove very slowly in order for us to get into the shed pull the bails and get them nicley stacked 3 high 😳 eventually 1 of us would gather the bails and the other would have to stack the bails ❤ After all that we would check the watering bins as we always always started that first then proceeded to buck hay ❤ Once that was done we began feeding and spending a bit of time with the horses as we cleaned the pins and they enjoyed fresh water and breakfast 😊 I must say it was a lot of fun even though it was hard work and the best part was recieving love from the horses and their excitement Everytime we showed up😊 Also I absolutely love love the smell of horses ,I always kissed them on the noses and the heat from their breathing and just that smell ❤I couldn't help myself another thing I always did was blow into their noses as there's a saying if you blow your breath into their nose they will always remember you Not sure how true that is but,I always loved my time with them and building memories with my BF ❤ I'll never forget the many memories I had with them❤ And I can't wait to buy my own property and start homesteading. Maybe just with some laying hens and a small garden to start ❤

@cindyjohnson5581 9 ай бұрын

👍💜

@kathrynmcgarry309 Жыл бұрын

@hopewell heights Hi, thank you so much for your knowledge, kindness and videos. I was wondering which diapers you went with? Did you get the clotheeze minimalist kit?

@Shornaidaida Жыл бұрын

What is the Burkey? And can you put wooden kitchen ware in the dishwasher?

@bethmitchell6981 2 ай бұрын

How do you keep the chickens out of your garden? I hate having to keep them pen up. Love your videos

@ktrayan1 10 ай бұрын

My second kid in cloth and I still have like 15 diapers like a ding dong. I think he is about to potty train, too. I should have bought 10 more instead of having to wash them every day and use disposables for a few changes 😭🤪

@chenitaspencer3337 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get your baby carrier from love it

@lindakrieger6667 Жыл бұрын

I love my Miele, bought it 1999. Tip, I get my bags on Amazon through my subscribe and save delivery. That way I get a discount, earn 5 % on my chase Amazon card. I also get other staples that way and alternate products to keep my stock pile full. Love your channel.

@mrsD85 11 ай бұрын

Where did you get your skid steer??

@Crew4Life Жыл бұрын

Do you mind sharing your kitchen "blue" paint color?

@ChristiLinRowley Жыл бұрын

Rainbow vacuums are the absolute best! If you want a workhorse that never quits, cleans your air (if you use oils, you can even scent the air with beautiful scents), and prevents dirt and dust from going back into the air, Rainbow is your vacuum. Uses the vortex of water, so a million times better than Dyson, and like Dyson, never ever loses suction. PHENOMENAL vacuum. Dumping the water can be a bit un-fun, but considering all of the other benefits, it's a small price to pay. With the right attachments, you can even shampoo carpets, detail your car, blow up balloons, and have it be an air duster (like for keyboards, etc.) - simply outstanding!

@gentlebrook7 9 ай бұрын

My mom raised us with Rainbow vacuums and it was a workhorse indeed!

@jud8161 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steph! I’m wondering what brand of baby carrier you are using? My little guy is 7m and I don’t have one yet that I like. I like your back carry option!

@HopewellHeights 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! This is an old Ergonaby Organic and I love it! I got it when my daughter (now 9) was a baby and used it for her, my 6th, then loaned it out to a friend who used it for 2 babies, then my sister, and now it’s back with me. Still good as new and so comfy for both front and back carry!

@Sarah-vl4mq 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steph, which model of Miele vacuum did you go with? Did you ever get a steamer as well? Blessings to you and the family.

@HopewellHeights 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah! I have the Complete C3 and it is so great! I do also have a steam mop that I love! amzn.to/3c7VcHC

@Sarah-vl4mq 2 жыл бұрын

@@HopewellHeights thank you! Which brand steamer did you find works best for your needs?

@elisabethcuningham3526 2 жыл бұрын

Please share your homemade detergent! I’m very interested! I’ve been buying Puracy for diapers, I’ve heard a lot of people say that homemade detergents aren’t strong enough for human waste, but these are the same people saying Tide is the best. If you say it works for you I’m inclined to believe you! Worth a try at least! Do you ever strip them?

@HopewellHeights 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Elisabeth! Yes a lot of people do not have a good experience with natural detergents but IMO, if I’m going to be using cloth to avoid toxins then I don’t want to use toxic detergent 🤷🏻‍♀️. I make mine with borax, washing soda, and fels naptha soap. I make huge batches and am running low, I’ll have to do a video when I make it!

@amanda5804 2 жыл бұрын

What do you use for skincare/skincare routine ..your skin looks so good...I'm pregnant and skin seems dry and irritated and in need of something

@HopewellHeights 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Amanda! I don’t use anything regularly! I just wash my face in the shower and I do apply Earthley’s Vitamin D cream afterwards - it’s made from super high quality cod liver oil so very high in retinol. It’s really thick and my face is shiny after applying it, but it absorbs after a while and actually makes a great “primer” if I’ll be wearing makeup that day

@HopewellHeights 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and I do have an Earthley discount code - HOPEWELLHEIGHTS10

@carmendelia3685 Жыл бұрын

do you exercise? Would like to know how you maintain this fit

@irmabronder 11 ай бұрын

Don't give solid food to your children until they have molars. Until then it is only mother milk.❤

@Dlowr7 Ай бұрын

I wish you would talk about days that your baby cries all day and drives you crazy and you have a headache and can’t get anything done and question your entire life. Nobody seems to acknowledge this..

@HopewellHeights Ай бұрын

Everybody has rough days, you just have to start fresh the next day and make the best of the hand you are dealt!