I love that you don’t cut out the “not so perfect” moments because that keeps it REAL! Most of us from time to time, no matter how “accomplished” we are, have a cake that sticks, comes out in pieces (and pie crusts). We have over frothed more times than we can count. Kudos to you for teaching math and reading while calmly allowing your helper to help. Good job Mama!!

Loved how you made baking both a reading and math lesson also. I just love Harrison. He is so enthusiastic and appreciative of the final result.❤

Sounds delicious. Harrison cracks me up! Looks like he loves spending time with his Mom! 💕

Another great video. Your recipes are not complicated and use common items. Thank you. You are so patient with your son helping He will never forget the time he spent with you

I love how your videos are so normal like real people. I always make a mess when I’m the kitchen. That little Harrison is just so precious. And your Hedesa and Mitchell have so much patience with the 3 younger ones. It was cute Kendrick showing Harrison how to play that finger string game. I’m making a pumpkin roll today. I will freeze some for Thanksgiving. Thanks RuthAnn for giving a wonderful look into farming life. You and Elvin are really really kind and generous loving parents. I hope others incorporate your values into their lives. The world would be a better place

Your children are blessed; you are a wonderful mum. 👏

I love that you’ve included your son in this project. When I was homeschooling our kids, we learned fractions in the kitchen.

Ruthann your family life is such an inspiration to me. It’s very clear that what you are filming is your ‘real’ life, i can tell because of the way your son looks at you, and you at him….full of love! You have such a calm, gentle, sweet manner with your children as well as us viewers! It’s a pleasure to watch your channel and learn from you. Lots of love from Melbourne, Australia!

Im excited. I was the first to view this video and the first thumbs up. Lol. Dont think thats happened begore. Lol. I do like to watch your videos. Thanks for the recipes.

So great that Harrison said, “but It’s a non-stick pan”. Oh, how many times I have thought this myself!

Everything looks so yummy! Harrison is such a good helper to you.He knows he will see the fruits of his labor (and a tasty reward). I am glad to get some good pumpkin recipes to try. Have a great week! Thanks

Dear Ruthann, I loved watching you today! You are so honest and open about everything, and you have such a teachable spirit. You model grace! We love your ministry to your family - we are all blessed by that! God bless you. Love, Julee and Jack Chaffin from Boise

The filming of the boys having fun in the creek with the fall trees all around - just gorgeous! They will have so many priceless memories to look back on!

My kids (2 girls, one boy) we always in the kitchen with me and often by themselves creating on their own…..yes there were burned fingers and lips, and sometimes wasted food but they all grew up learning to clean up their mess and being great cooks !!! I’m proud of them ❤

Thank you Ruthann for sharing the reminder of how you get paid! I wouldn’t have deliberately let the commercials run after the video if it wasn’t for your message. I’m not completely sure how KZfaq works, but I appreciate not being interrupted during the video, and instead can keep the video going after the end to allow for the commercials to play I like the thought, that in some small way, I am able to support your efforts in sharing your family’s faith, values, and daily experiences. You and your family are a pleasure to watch!

Oh…Ruthann , You are one of very few women that work so hard providing for your family! May God surround you w/His goodness…always! God bless the Zimmerman family & your homestead too! I enjoy your videos & your precious family! Take Care & keep well! 🤗🙏🏻👏🏻

Ruthann, That was such a joy watching you double the recipe with Harrison! ‘1/2, that’s not much at all!’ Fractions…always depends on the whole! 😊 Great job working with math and reading while enjoying a wonderful baking experience with Mom, Harrison! 🤓❤️👩🏻‍🍳👨‍🍳

I love your interaction with Harrison when he joins you in the kitchen. Your love for each other just flows off the screen.

Loved, loved, loved this video! Thank you for not editing out little messes or mistakes. Helps the rest of us so much because as we are learning and trying new things, there are indeed messes and mistakes along the way! You are such an encouraging teacher. My favorite part of this video, though, was when you whistled for the family to come to dinner. For many years I've relied on my whistle to get children to come in from playing...and now, for my husband to come in from working. Better than a dinner bell! Blessings, Marie

Gardening without shoes, that is my kind of lady! I love to garden and be outside without shoes as much as possible.

I love it that Harrison is helping out and getting his just rewards ( licking bowls & spatulas & whisk) awwwww that brings me back to my childhood

It was great seeing your boys playing in the creek. Most of my childhood was spent playing near a creek. I am 61 so it was a while ago.... Happy Memories! Thank you!

Pumpkin recipes are wonderful. Going to try. Harrison looks so helpful with his Momma. Great job letting him learn by helping you. 😂😂😂😂

Azure sells an amazing pumpkin pie spice in bulk. It was so sweet watching your little boy helping and learning as you bake. 🥰

Hi RuthAnn, Harrison and sweet family! The best memories I have are my children by my side wether in the kitchen, garden or whatever I was doing outside. They grow so fast. Great job Harrison on helping in the kitchen learning to bake and math too. All the pumpkin/squash recipes looked delicious. Thank you for sharing and have a blessed day!

I love to watch children in the kitchen helping with the cooking. I enjoyed watching the "happy messes" in this video. Harrison did a great job of helping you today. God bless you and your family.

Pumpkin Recipe Round Up! Savor the flavors of fall with these treats. 🎃🍁

It is hard to slow down and teach kids to cook but so valuable to both them and you if you stick with it. All six of my kids can cook and my 3 boys are all incredibly talented bakers

Harrison is so cute, I think he loves his mom. He does a good job.

Since i have a mountain of squash and a large family, I truly appreciate the recipe ideas. I thoroughly enjoy watching you because you are like visiting with a friend. I also love Harrison and his enthusiasm. Thank you.

I look forward to your weekly videos so much. Your interactions with Harrison show the loving relationships you share with your children. Love the pumpkin spice latte recipe. I am going to try to make the pumpkin roll as well.

Great vlog! I am eager to try all the recipes. I must say, it is so much fun to see your son’s little noise additions to the cooking process. When he put in a spice or spoon of something, he would say “plop”. Such a boy! Love it!

I laughed out loud when Harrison said “I have no clue” when reading the word vanilla 😆😂🤣🧡 Lorie 😊

This came at the perfect time RuthAnn, I’ve been in A&E with my youngest daughter and have been for almost 24 hours. She’s very seriously sick and is sleeping right now. Having this video to watch is just the calm distraction I needed xxx

Delicious! I love your channel & how patient you are with your little helper cooks! Also love how you laugh at your own messes & how your children get to share in the “early” fruits of their labors! You’re terrific! I remember fondly getting to lick out the bowls & beaters! Great memories for kids!

i love when you cook with Harrison, his smile and joy is infectious! Thank you for the wonderful recipes and sharing your life with the world. ❤💖

I love so much watching the joy that fills your kitchen🤗 sharing a cup of pumpkin latte with your wonderful helper...priceless🎉

I love Harrison’s comments. He is such a neat kiddo.

Ruth Ann I just love watching all your videos, they are all informative and very enjoyable. You are such an amazing Mother, teaching your children life’s lesson’s… you have great patience. Harrison certainly loves being along side of his Momma, he is so very sweet! I Look forward each week to be able to see my favorite homesteading KZfaq Family… The Zimmerman’s❤️

You are a wonderful Mother your children are truly blessed to have you. You are Beautiful inside and out. Love to watch your videos they are very inspiring. Thank you so much.

I love the interaction with your son. Made me smile several times. Good job momma.

Love seeing you cook with your children. My oldest son still cooks the meals for his family because he loves it so much. I love when he visits and we are back in the kitchen together ❤ love your videos

Ruth Anne, I loved this visit with you you are so kind and patient i wish that all parent's was more like you the bond you have with your children is amazing you teach them and you use respect you dont talk down to them thenway he 93o9looks at you with such love and happiness in his eyes and you treat them all the same . I would love to have a friend like you.. Ruth when you said why do i always make a mess my thoughts were God gives you examples to show your family how to handle things without getting mad and flying off the handle you show by example with love and patience. I have seen so many get do upset and get loud and some even blame the child how i wish all parents vould watch your Channel to see how it should be done .

Your Harrison is so sweet and clearly loves to spend time with you. Precious moments!

I love how you are teaching Harrison to measure and put together a recipe. he seems to be more interested than the others. I love his personality

I too love that everything in the kitchen doesn't always go as planned. I love watching your videos and your family life as it is wholesome and the way families should learn to cooperate. These life skills are invaluable!!

You're so Patient and it's wonderful to see. I've learned so much from you like being sensible. I appreciate even at 71 Years.I can still learn.

I’m not sure why Harrison was home from school but it sure made for a precious video with mom. That made the recipes you shared even better. I’ll definitely be trying the latte and cobbler.

Harrison is so sweet and you can tell he loves you very much!

Harrison is just the sweetest helper! He’s too cute! My coffee frother is strong too lol. I can’t count the times I have done that same thing with my coffee!

My friends from Tennessee have been here and they have enjoyed your garden and all the interesting knowledge you gave us I tell them I love you and all your family I thank God I found your channel on KZfaq!!!!

Harrison is so cute helping you. He seems to enjoy cooking a lot!

I love watching you because you remind me of my mother who has been gone to Heaven since 1987. There was 9 of us children.

I love how you can use cooking to teach kids fractions and math! 2 birds with 1 stone! Im excited about your channel.😊

Oh my gosh this channel homesteading with Zimmermans is totally my happy place 😊

Harrison’s a good little helper and so adorable like your other kids 🙂🦋

Wonderful video. I found myself smiling through it. Harrison is adorable. That turkey at the end was gorgeous….or should I say dashing and handsome!!

Oh my. Boiled Cobbler. I have never before heard of anyone else ever. Making boiled cobbler. My grandmothers boiled cobbler recipe was lost for many years. We searched internet for a long time. And never could Ins it. We eventually found a copy in her knitting baskets What a memory. 😊

Ruthanne I love how patient you are with yourself when you make a big mess! Lol😂 I don’t give myself enough grace or patience when I spill and make a terrific mess! I think you are an incredible mother and have a wonderful spirit! God bless you and your entire family! Your son sure is a chef in the making!!!❤️🥰🙏🏻🇨🇦🍁

That was just the cutest video with you and Harrison. I loved how he had heard you say non stick. You are one great mother and teacher

You have some really good tips. And some of the best recovery techniques. Harrison is so cute. The way he stays at your elbow and loves to help. I look forward to your videos on Saturday mornings with my first cup of coffee. 😊 That turkey looks almost too good to eat. 😆

What a sweet , cute little helper.

Mrs Zimmerman. I enjoy your videos so much. I wish we lived next door to each other. You are an inspiration for young moms. Thank you.

You and your son are darling together, drinking your PS lattes 😊

You are such a sweet mommy!! And you have a sweet boy too!!! Wish my 45yr baby boy was still small (now with the tears in my eyes) The good part, He is a fine young adult and stops in to see his mommy every morning on his way to work. (can't ask for more than that) Going to try that Cobbler for tomorrow's Supper. Thank you, God Bless You All.

Your son is very sweet Watching him help u is great he learns to read uncommon words and the math All looks delicious❤❤❤

THAT PUMPKIN ROLL!!!! Just sliced it and back in the freezer for Thursday….might have sampled the ends….thank you for a new tradition!!!

Flour spray works beautiful. The cake falls right out. I make these every year. My sons love them. Their fav way of eating them is frozen. They say it taste like ice cream

I watched a lady not use kitchen towel but rolled in parchment paper turned out great!!

Your boy is so cute and very smart. Great That he learns his math well-being with his mom.❤

How fun & tasty all these great pumpkin recipes are. Until now, I've only ever used pumpkin for pies (which I LOVE), as well as toasting the seeds! Thanks for your fearless and creative use of pumpkin, it gives me more confidence to try branching out!

Haha! Children are so honest.❤ You are using squash and not pumpkin.❤

You look so tired at the end of the day. Thank you for sharing your family life with us

Your children love you so much...the boys are growing so fast

That was so good watching you and your lil helper….his eyes light up! ❤❤❤❤

I just listened to Lisa's interview of you on homemaking (Simple Farmhouse Life). This is the comment I left for her: "My mom was born into the Danish community in "the Middle of the Mitten" (Montcalm County, Michigan). She lived the farm life. I could make so many comments on everything you talked about...cooking, cleaning, family meals, gardening, picking up potatoes, raising animals, milking cows, cranking the separator, sewing, quilting, crocheting, singing in the kitchen, playing the piano, going to church & Sunday School. Grandpa started farming in 1920 with two white work horses, Fanny & Molly, but later transitioned to the "iron horse". Although my dad sold our dairy farm and moved us to a small town in northern Michigan when I was quite young, her ways were passed on to my brother and me. (There's a lot to learn from small-town living too which has faded fast.) So, so interesting! I love Ruth Ann's insight into family interaction and relationships. Thank you."

Good morning! I hope you have a blessed day!

Dear Harrison, you are an amazingly accomplished help in the kitchen - really nice job ❤! Such a great video Ruthann, we've harvested our Hubbard's and they've cured; as soon as I catch my breath and a few minutes, we'll be canning it - so, so handy on my shelf. Can't wait to try your latte recipe. Thank you for sharing!

Fell in love with that boy of yours!! You have a chef on your hands!! Thank you for the recipes. We love everything pumpkin.

I love your little helper! How fun to watch Harrison work with you!

Beautiful relationship between mama and her son. Everything looks like I'm going to have to try to make it, yum💕

Love the cobbler recipe! ❤I have a friend that uses a large water/punch dispenser in the fridge for her fresh milk. The cream stays on top and the milk dispenses from the spicket at the bottom. When the milk is gone, she is left with all the cream!

JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS YOUR WAY OF DOING THINGS WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Love your recipes and videos. Harrison is learning while cooking, You are a great momma! Blessings to you and your family.🙏❤️

I love your haircut! Charming Ruth. Love your channel, recipes & family. Many prayers 🙏🏻 for you all 🙏🏻 ❤️ Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister

RuthAnn, you and your family are just so lovely, I could watch your videos all day long, who am I kidding, I do lol. Thank you for sharing!

I, too, used to call my kids home with a loud whistle! I never liked the thought of sounding like a fishwife or a shrew hollering throughout the neighborhood. I’ve been told, years later by the now adult kids from our block that they could hear my whistle over the noise of their tvs a block away! Hahaha Thanks for sharing those wonderful pumpkin recipes! Blessings!

I love your videos! Always look forwarded to watching them. You are such a loving, patient mom. Thank you for your recipes, I’ve always wanted to learn how to make pumpkin rolls. I’m motivated now to make one. Thank you Ruthann!! 🧡🧡

Harrison is a wonderful little helper and he gets to lick the bowls. Thank you for these wonderful recipes. I am the only one who loves anything pumpkin in our home. Pumpkin spice latte is on my list tomorrow.

Oh dear, that’s how my mother used to whistle for us to come home or come in for supper. I’m 81 and that sure brought memories of my childhood in the mountains of western Pa.

You my dear are going to live a long life. Never idle, always smiling, patient with your children and hard working❣️

I love starting my Saturday mornings (it's pretty early here in CA when you post them!) with these cheery, informative videos of yours 😊 Bless you all and have a great weekend!

Your littleboy, Harrison is sooo cute! Thank you forsharing, God Bless you and your family. Cathy from NJ

That was just too cute, loved the sound effects, "whee, boop".

I love watching your videos, and I have to tell you how jealous I am of the amazing color or your eggs and butter. Such beautiful farm fresh ingredients! Your whipped eggs look like a bowl of sunshine and love.🌞♥

Hi Ruthann thank you for sharing your recipes. I’m gonna make those. This week I made 3 pumpkin rolls and I used parchment paper with oil spray on it and it turn out great. 😊

Great recipes, sweet, helpful Harrison & it was great visiting with you! Thanks for sharing! God’s Blessings to everyone 🤗💕🇨🇦

That cobbler looks SOOOOO good. The water addition is interesting.

Please do a cookbook!! …with pics of your recipe cards for some of your favorites!! Watching your videos makes me slow down and enjoy God’s glory all around. Thank you!!

Excellent work! Your helper reminds me so much of my nephew, he is 7. Full of energy and curiosity and always willing to help. I truly appreciate your videos