A Week of Large Family Homestead Cooking

People may not understand, but I so agree with you that sometimes the most relaxing thing I can do is just work uninterrupted in my kitchen. I LIKE being a mom. I like my work. Even dishes can be a relaxing thing to do if that's all you have to do in that moment. If my husband takes the kids out to give me a break, most of the time I'll end up cleaning while he's gone. It's not that I can't relax, it's that cleaning itself can be so relaxing. I love what you said about self-care potentially looking different for different people.

I do not have a dishwasher, except me, that's when I meditate and talk to Our Lord, and pray for those who are needing prayers. There are 5 of us right now at home, and these fellas like to eat! We have a garden, but it isn't that prolific-yet. We're doing better each year, thanks be to God, and I had enough tomatoes to freeze several quarts of sauces, and they have been a blessing! We had fresh peas, spinach, and some radishes, lettuce and green peppers. Would have had more, but we had a dry spring and summer and didn't water as we should have. You are such an inspiration, thank you for showing us how it's done, thank you for your encouragement! Such a beautiful family. God bless you each.

Just got home from work, made a cup of coffee and a freshly baked cookie and theres a New post... terning into a nice sunday with Rain outside..

I have 8 children with three in heaven. You bring good memories to my heart. I too enjoyed listening to my children laughing and playing.. God is so soooooo good. Blessings yall 🤲🏾

I love this. I'm the same. I dice up as much onions as I need or prep whatever food I need so when I'm cooking it's already done and week day dinners are less stressful & I have more time with my boys. Half an hour on the weekend leads to a calmer week.

Sipping coffee and puttering in the kitchen is my version of relaxing. I love it.

I really appreciate your informative, smooth videos. I get excited to see them every Sundays you post (and totally get it when you can’t). I was especially impressed by your editing this week. It must have taken a while to go back and worth so much. I remember, you often do that, I was just extra appreciative today. This might be the first time I’ve commented but I’ve been loving you channel a couple of years.

Good Sunday morning. Its been an interesting week. I am about two weeks away from my disability hearing. I have been fighting for this for now two years. I am praying that this will bill my final step to get it. Please send prayers my way. Thx. Love them videos 💜. Its so fun to watch you guys and see how fast the kids grow up. We as moms have different ways to relax. It still looks like you are having beautiful weather. Enjoy! God bless and stay safe out there 🙏🏻💜.

When I was young with children at home, I did the same. Now, at 76, I can't imagine doing what you're doing or what I did. However, of all the YouTube videos I watch I love yours most. Thanks so much!

I love the pace you work at in the kitchen. Staying organized and being prepared sure makes life easier . The amount of dishes waiting in your sink for washing shows how much you accomplish . I find so many routines in your videos that I have incorporated into my life. The children are so beautiful, Jessica, and all growing up. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed week..

That tiny man fell asleep between father and big brother, how sweet:)))

Tuesday AM: I love your videos. They are very relaxing to me AND I am blessed by the various methods you use in prepping. I am continually learning easier ways to do things like baking bacon in a Pyrex rather than on a cookie sheet. God uses you to make my kitchen experiences smarter. I’m 79 years old and still learning . Thanks.❤

Thanks for your videos. You and other channels like yours has encouraged me to splurge and purchase a canner this year. I have already put up a crate of tomatoes, a 25 pound bag of carrots, 20 pound box plums and as well canned some dry beans which all these items were gifted to me from our local food pantry. Which may have spoiled if I hadn’t bought the canner. Thanks again for sharing your family life with us

I love being a Mum & I love caring for my family. I am sick and tired of having to defend this to my friends who think I am overextending myself. When and why did it become so unusual to love caring for your family? I don't like going out to drink alcohol and gossip. I like being in my home, either cleaning, sewing or cooking. I waited a very long time to have my daughter (over 15 IVF treatments) and I relish spending my time on looking after her and my husband.

This was so fun. You are the best mom. I do understand the mom heart. When we serve our family it makes our heart happy. Serving our family is serving God also. Happy heart! Ty Jessica.

Hi Jessica👋👋👋 Many blessings to you and yours🙏 I love watching you cook and prep for your family, your ability to adapt recipes to be dairy free intrigues me very much, it’s great your family doesn’t miss out on anything bc of your ability to do so and I appreciate that👍 I always get great tips and tricks from watching you, which is always wonderful. You prepped so many yummy items this day, I’m tired out from watching☺️ TYFS, I hope you all have a blessed week my friend, Happy Sunday Funday, enjoy!♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️

My absolute favorite thing is to see my kids play and be kids while I work in the house.

The best sound is a child laughing

Your kitchen looks lovely. Glad you were able to create your basement pantry. You are so right…do what creates joy and brings you joy. I too, enjoy working in the kitchen or working on a quilt instead of just “vegging”. These moments enrich us so we can bring joy to others. God bless all of your beautiful family.

Gosh. It seems we were just recently enjoying the PLANTING of your fine garden. 😮