Sad to see you step away, but completely understand! Praying for you mama! This mom basket gave me a great idea --not only to mimic you, and have one for myself, but to make up two more! One for each of my kids for their quiet time! I'm trying to get us away from the TV and this seems most hard when they first wake up, so this will be a great alternative!! Thank you!
@bethanyharris16314 жыл бұрын
Michelle Malone great idea!
@edwardmiranda28303 жыл бұрын
I just came across your channel... well I know it was the Lord that brought me here...I’ve been struggling with yelling and saw your video on that... it helped tremendously and then I watch the mom basket one... I’ve heard of this before but the way you explained it... having everything you need in one place ...that was a game changer for me... I have 4 boys 14,7,3 and a 19mth old....my father in law became very ill in Oct of last year...my sweet husband who works in the hospital is now also keeping his dad’s tailor shop stay open...so by the time he gets home it’s bedtime for the kids...it’s been hard taking care of the boys and trying to maintain order in the house, I know this is for a season and with God’s help we’ll get through and my father in law will get better...all this to say that spending time in his presence and his word is what is going to get me, us through and so I thank God for allowing you to do these 2 videos because they have helped me more than you can imagine... we might never get to meet in person but we will definitely meet in heaven. My husband and I will have you and your family in our prayers so The Lord can continue to use you wherever you are needed. God bless you and your beautiful family.
@LeslieMatos4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I have incorporated this into my life and as a first time mom it has CHANGED my quiet time for the better. Thanks so much for the idea! I've also shared it with my friends who aren't parents yet, and they're calling it a faith basket.
@laurawinstead96344 жыл бұрын
I have watched several of your videos. I find them especially encouraging when my husband is gone. I'm a military wife and homeschooling mama to three littles. I love having your encouragement on different things. Your video about when your children don't feel like blessings came at an especially needed time. When I watch your stuff I feel like I get a little bit of how and an answered prayer. Thanks for all that you share Shirley. For your joy and for pieces of wisdom. Though I don't know you these "mom chats" make me feel like we're friends. Thanks for being a blessing. Also, I am going through that book as well! What a blessing that God can put people or books in our lives that can help. Again, thanks for all you share and do. I also put my mom basket together last night. Have a blessed day friend.
@laurawinstead96344 жыл бұрын
I normally am not one to comment but your videos I always glean something from. I added this mom basket to my life. I love it. I used to leave things all over but I love having it all in one spot no “where’s my-book? Bible? Journal? Devotional?” Thanks Shirley!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Aww! Thanks for taking the time to comment, Laura! Before starting my channel, I was just like you...not a big commenter so I get it! Makes me appreciate your comment so much more. Glad you're loving you're mom basket and I hope you and your family had a very merry Christmas! xo
@ashleyallen64794 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to see you again! Really missed your videos! You are such a breath of fresh air!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
What a compliment!! Thank you AJ. xo
@walkbyfaithfamily91774 жыл бұрын
You are such a sweet blessing! I’m praying for you. ♥️
@kloves24714 жыл бұрын
Just want to pop in and say, I really appreciate your authenticity and willingness to not make KZfaq a master over your family. I always really appreciate when moms are upfront about stepping away from social media to focus on family and just be a mom to their children without feeling like they have to be documenting every little step for their followers. While I always find encouragement from other Christian moms/mentors, it always encourages me as well when mom's step away from their platform to also evaluate how much time I am spending following other's versus following God and just being present in my home. I will always be a subscriber, but again, so much love and encouragement to you for just being REAL!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
You're comment means so much to me. Thank you. xo
@faithholman44764 жыл бұрын
This is why I love your channel!!! Such great ideas that are practical bug truly helpful for my walk!!! Love this for having twin toddlers!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Twin toddlers...whoa mama, you are a rockstar ;) I'm so glad you found something helpful and practical here!! xo
@sazy06764 жыл бұрын
I love this. Thank you so much for sharing this great idea. When I get free time I run around trying to find my stuff. I will be making me a mom basket!! Love and prayers to you and your family.
@amandaduncan90254 жыл бұрын
Absolutely getting myself a mom basket! What a wonderful and practical idea!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
I know, right?! I can't believe I've gone so long without one! :)
@amandaduncan90254 жыл бұрын
photos.app.goo.gl/hVCdcVgsHgcXTVyG8 I'm in love!! 😍 Came across this basket/bin today for $8. I wasn't even there searching for one. It's perfect! The front reads, "I will walk by faith even when I cannot see".
@rebeccaryan97104 жыл бұрын
It’s so nice to see you again!! Everything in your basket is SO pretty! I’m excited to see the 5 yr journal because I actually ran across a similar journal from the 1940’s that was completely filled out by a man who has come and gone but it was so interesting reading about his life back then! It’s good to know they still make journals like that! I thought it was a really neat idea. Anyway, I have missed your encouraging videos! But, I completely understand needing to invest your time elsewhere for a while. Do you have a few favorite you tube friends that we can follow when we need encouragement in this homeschool journey with littles?
@MrsYoung-in9ov4 жыл бұрын
Rebecca Ryan check out the channel Reclaiming Motherhood! Her channel is how I found this one lol
@ashleylockwood42554 жыл бұрын
So good to see you! Love this idea! I have a cloth bag that I keep all my study supplies in. I have been studying the Bible with Busy Mamas Bible Study. I love her Bible studies! I have never studied the Bible so in-depth as I do when I follow her studies! Praying for you during this season!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
I'll have to look into her studies...I've never heard of them! And thank you for the prayers. xox
@hewittacres4 жыл бұрын
Shirley, you are a HUGE encouragement to me ❤️ this is my first year homeschooling, and you have given me a new, refreshing way to look at things and approach things with my kiddos. You are the sweetest thing but keep it real and give some tough love thoughts. I miss your videos, and appreciate these special ones! Take care, prayers for you and your family!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Angela, thanks for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment. Everyone's words have meant so so much to me. Hugs!! xo
@myths_about_marriage52884 жыл бұрын
I will absolutely be making a basket! My things are completely scattered around the house, and in my car! Thank you for sharing. Also, I just prayed for your heart and your sweet family. None of us are immune to tough seasons and I am certainly cheering you on! The lord is so faithful! Until next time! Xoxo
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
He is faithful! I hope you end up loving your basket as much as I love mine! xo
@katieanntolar50143 жыл бұрын
We all need and deserve a break, so you enjoy your time with your littles.
@jenniferjones62284 жыл бұрын
Just scrolling through you tube and I saw your sweet self and my eyes got so big! I checked and you had posted just 2 days ago and I said, "She's back!" with a big smile and I couldn't click any faster than I did on your video! I've missed you! I found out in the same day that you and 2 other sweet ladies were off you tube. THAT was a sad day, like really sad. We as viewers, I am realizing, really become attached and look forward to seeing our "friends" on you tube. So anyway, I could go on and on but I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE BACK! I haven't even watched ;) I just had to jump on and say hi!
@OneBlessedMess4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this idea!! I need to incorporate a mom basket into my daily routine! Thank you for sharing (and so great to see your beautiful face on here again! ❤)
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It felt good to be back :) xo
@1reuben114 жыл бұрын
Always such a friend in this first year homeschool. Such practical tips and encourages/ leads me closer to Jesus!! Thanks again, praying for you friend
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! xo
@juliabrown59484 жыл бұрын
I am not good at Instagram haha so I'd been wondering where you went. Thanks so much for the update! I have a mom basket too but I love to see the things you have in yours, and got some great ideas! Just put the pass along prayers in my Amazon cart. I admire your putting aside the KZfaq channel, it is hard to do. I'm planning on taking a social media break for the month of Christmas, it's easier to focus on our own family and goals, especially as another homeschool family. I will be praying for you and your family!
@calebshipley98314 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea. Just found your channel the other day while looking for ideas for how to arrange our homeschool space. Thank you so much for all that you have shared so far on this channel. I have binge watched so many of your videos since Wednesday. You are such a delight and encouragement. Will be praying for your season. I heard you have a Etsy business. What is that or how can I find you there? God bless, sweet sister mama! ~Sara not Caleb
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Hi again, Sara! My Etsy shop name is Five Arrows Gifts :)
@erinmusarra28984 жыл бұрын
Happy to see you again! Hang in there mama, praying for you!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Erin. xox
@SimplyLivingIt4 жыл бұрын
KZfaq is another thing! It sure is mama....I understand 100%!!! Fellow homeschool, KZfaq mama! It is so hard to balance everything! You can do anything ...but not EVERYTHING! Right?! So hard to remember this sometimes...but if we press in...He will lead us in the right direction! 💗🙏🌸 I have a mom basket right next to my bed! One of my favorite things! I have daily devotions, my Bible, my journal and a few homeschool books! Great video mama! 💗
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And my mom basket has quickly become one of my favorite things, too. I can't believe I went so long without one! ;)
@chanelwilliams54434 жыл бұрын
Happy to see your back! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I’m making a mom basket today!
@chrissyperez15394 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 😊 love the cute idea. God is good !!😇🙏 many blessings to you and ur family.
@kendylhammons41654 жыл бұрын
What a joy to see you again!!!!!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! xo
@cndikuno4 жыл бұрын
Mom basket, I am surely going to make use of this. Looks like it will keep mommy time more organised
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
It's done that for me! :)
@marilynkrake26364 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking time to give an update, share your heart, and for sharing a great idea. Just found a basket, went around my house, and made me a “mom basket!” I love it! Praying for you. Ephesians 3:20; Joshua 21:45; Deuteronomy 31:8
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Aww, love that you did that :) Thanks for the verses! God's word is even more precious in this season. xox
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable4 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your videos! Thank you. I have a mom basket, but its not nearly as cute as yours! 🥰 I eagerly await your videos as I'm not on other social media, but I'll still be here whenever you do post! 😘
@RaisingNobles4 жыл бұрын
You are so sweet, thanks for the shoutout ❤️❤️
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea! ;)
@chelseemr4 жыл бұрын
So happy to see you again!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! xo
@laurensurber42014 жыл бұрын
Love this idea. Praying for you!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lauren. xox
@nayelijuarez54674 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your content. Te sigo desde México y me encantan tus ideas. Gracias por compartir 😊😊
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Gracias por ver!! :) xo
@lyndsibennion20024 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! Thank you for sharing 😊 I got a lot of great ideas!
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! xo
@cndikuno4 жыл бұрын
Im glad you are back
@rachelsearls64524 жыл бұрын
Oh I’ve missed you!! Praying for you!
@Joypontious4 жыл бұрын
I totally already have a mom basket! I just didn't know it's called that. Lol Also i am so bummed that you haven't been posting and won't be. But i understand life happens. Will pray for you and your family. ❤
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
I'm really hoping that God opens up some more small pieces of time for me here and there so that I can upload more. xox
@kimlauder68994 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I love this ❤️
@chrissyperez15394 жыл бұрын
Question.... where did you get the praying for ur kids at?
@ThisBlendedHouse4 жыл бұрын
Daily Grace Co :)
@linnissabhana20974 жыл бұрын
Shirley thank you so much - this has been a practical inspired blessing, as I love all my pretty mom doodle, life changing books - and pens too 😂 I am all the way in Byo, Zimbabwe and was so excited to see that I have the Prayer Journal for women too 😄 Now I am going to keep an eye out for a pretty basket 🧺 I enjoy your videos; I have just sort of stumbled (divinely stumbled :) on to your channel and over the last month have watched most of them. I look forward to more whenever God presents an opportunity for it and I am praying for you✨ ❤️ Linnissa (Instagram aka Lin never