Hello Friends! I hope you are enjoying the video! What are some ways you make your home a happy home?

@francelymeza3077

2 жыл бұрын

Bringing in a playground slide we found on sale and putting up swings inside the house (among a few other get the wiggles out spaces and toys )has helped for those days when we cant get out... 4 year old 3 yr old and 10 month old 😅 also having yummy meals for dinner has helped a lot with variety ...i enjoy your homemaking and mothering videos so much ❣️ you inspire me to live out our faith joyfully!

@kristielagasse1447

2 жыл бұрын

I like to decorate for every holiday. The kids look forward to it. When we were in the military, no matter where we were....it always felt like home. I also light a candle, write bible verses on the mirrors and try to keep our home tidy.

@newwalrus4913

Жыл бұрын

More pictures of my family, and tactfully placed mirrors that bounce light around the house. I live in a terraced house I the UK, they can be quite dark, but the mirrors helped bring light, as did the pictures of my family x

You will definitely be the patron saint for homemakers or guidance for teachers. I learn so much from you. Im single and hope when i have a family, i will be blessed with God's graces in my home like yours.

@ACatholicMomsLife

2 жыл бұрын

I am sure God will bless you and your future family abundantly!🥰

I thought I had found all of the KZread channels to which I wanted to subscribe, then one of your videos appeared in my recommended list. Although I am not Catholic, I am a Christian and something about your video drew me in. From there, I have been enjoying many more of your videos! I am a 45-year-old mom to two girls (ages 12 & 6), married to my husband for almost 16 years. I can definitely relate to you! You are so sweet, grounded, and authentic - I am happy to be a new subscriber!! 💕

We take a morning walk every morning at 0830. That's been adding a lot of joy into our day.

Now, that my kids are grown, with children, and if they want to visit, I never say, no. I always, make myself available to them, and my answer, is always, yes. 🙏❤️🌟👏👍💫✝️

I love every single tip. Thank you! I'm single and I still live with my parents. But Dad has told me that he loves when he cames home and there's the delicious smell of homemade cookies or bread. So I try to bake as much I can.

Thank you for sharing what your husband thought of you really making your home a Home. That’s so kind that he has eyes yo see your beauty and your intention. Many men either do not care or don’t compliment the home at all and all the work we do to keep it clean which is never easy with little ones.

Beautiful video Heather. ♥️ I love your ideas! Being a full-time homemaker is such a blessing to me! That quote you referenced at the beginning of your video is actually attributed to the heretic Martin Luther and not Dr. King. Even a bad man can say something right every once in a while. “Let the wife make her husband glad to come home and let him make her sorry to see him leave.” Martin Luther Pax Christi ~ Deena 🌺

As our children got older, (early teens), I the dad, would take one child out for an early Saturday breakfast one on one. It did not need to be anything fancy, but the time shared was valuable, that I could get a better understanding of what was going right or wrong with their life, school, etc. This worked well even thru the high school years.

I love how it feels to provide a healthy, home cooked meal for my family. If I take the time to pour my husband a glass of wine (or other special beverage) with dinner it kicks it up a notch.That way he knows he was thought about and I wanted something just for us, too.

I love your suggestions. One of my favorite happy home habits is reading together before bed. I read a few picture books and then my husband will read a chapter in a novel. The older kids sit patiently through the picture books and after a bit of practice the littles have learned to sit through the chapter books. It is a sweet time together.

All of these are great tips! I try to keep my home clutter free and organized. Our home just seems so much calmer without alot of clutter on countertops. When my kids were young I had a book basket by our fireplace where I would switch out the books for different seasons and holidays.

Love all these tips especially the first- being happy to see your kids and spouse! It’s easy to take them for granted when you’re together all the time. I also think it’s important to go out by yourself every once in a while. If I can get out of the house by myself I feel a little bit refreshed even just for 20 minutes.

@aymeesretep8754

2 жыл бұрын

This is so hard to get!

I always bookmark your videos like this for future reference when I (God-willing) have a family of my own 😊 Thank you so much for being such a beautiful role model!

The zones for the kids is a great idea! I am always frantic trying to keep up cleaning. They’re always willing to help when I ask, but I’m not organized with it. I love the time you spend with the older two. That’s what we have started doing with our oldest as well.

Love this! Needed some encouragement today. ❤️ Sometimes I forget my purpose and the importance of my being at home. Thank you!

@dawnmelius9403

2 жыл бұрын

Your comment reminds me of something I learned along my way through parenting and marriage. That advice was to be their soft spot/safe place to land. There are so many forces in this world working against them (your spouse and children) that they need a safe, welcoming place to be. God bless you as you strive to be that soft place to land.

Maybe my favorite video you’ve ever made! What better time than now for people to concentrate on the peace within their homes and the love of their family? Thank you, and God Bless you and your family!

Heather, you're such a great wife and mom! Love all the tips. When I was little, my mom also made us clean up all our toys and clutter each night before my dad got home. And she always washed her face, combed her hair, and put on a bit of lipstick before he came home. 💕 I'm an empty nester, but I really enjoy your videos. 😊

Smiling, sharing my happiness with my family and friends.

I just love your content Heather. You are such a blessing to us stay at home moms with littles running around! I definitely wait until about an hour before hubby gets home to pick up the house. No sense and doing it to early, we all know how quickly kids can dump toys everywhere. School day mornings can be hectic so we will always start our car ride to school by praying the rosary. It helps to re-center us if anyone woke up in a mood. We have 2 kiddos so hubby will read and pray with one and I’ll take the other. This way each kid gets one on one time. Sundays are always for church and family time, dinner with the grandparents, so the kids know what to expect and we all get some downtime before the busy week starts again.

@candicemartinez5953

2 жыл бұрын

I will also meal plan for the week and get the kids input for what they want to eat. My 7 yr old daughter and I have been watching master chef jr. and she is obsessed with trying to help me prepare meals.

The Holy Spirit is working so clearly and abundantly through you! Thank you so much for your videos, they are so inspiring! I would love to know what you have found to be effective with disciplining your children. This s always such a tough area to be loving yet firm!

Your so blessed to have a husband on your team! My prayers are for him to join us. We have 7, he is self employed. I’m a homemaker with some homeschoolers. I keep trying, never giving up. Novena!

I really struggle with all the things you mentioned BUT I’m not as hard on myself as I used to be. I have 7 kids and today is my 41 birthday! I feel like I don’t have as much energy as I used to. I just listened to something last night that Mary told a now Saint to always be content with things. That’s my goal to not always want more. I honestly pray the Rosary with my kids almost every night and I pray for peace. You’re so encouraging. Thank you!

@ema3452

2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday 🎂

@bonnie7577

2 жыл бұрын

@@ema3452 thank you ☺️

@maeveobrien6283

2 жыл бұрын

Wow 7 kids and only 41 you are amazing! Blessings to you and all your family ❤️🙏

@maeveobrien6283

2 жыл бұрын

And Happy Birthday 🎂 🎉

@bonnie7577

2 жыл бұрын

@@maeveobrien6283 thank you so much 😊

Great tips. I love the color on your walls. I have whites and creams all over our house, but just painted my living room Oslo Blue by Behr and it reminds me of a Marian blue color.

@patwolf8551

2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos I learn so much I am a new Catholic and you have helped me tremendously I am interested in painting my house inside and you mentioned the name was Dove what company made that paint do you know thank you ever so much for all of your wisdom

I love all these tips! I have 2 year old and 7 month old right now and I like to play Christian music during the hardest times of the day. Even if on some days it’s still a struggle to get through I find that the music helps me remain calm and patient!

I'm thanking Jesus and blessed mother for leading me to your channel. ❤️

Daily smiles, kisses, hugs, gmorns n gnites😍. Good food😋, n comforting listening skills🤫 make a home😉. Thx for sharing💯✌

I love this! My son is 2 and I’m STILL trying to find good habits and balance.

@Kpachm

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!! I’ve got a 2 year old and feel like I’ve got a ways to go.

@dawnmelius9403

2 жыл бұрын

Ladies, from a mom of 5 kids 20 years apart, be patient with yourselves. Please know that it is a continual process of finding what works best for you at the season of life you are in. Strive for progress, not perfection. Watching helpful videos like these helps. God bless you and yours.

Heather, love your video. Btw, you look great and I particularly love your earrings.

I really needed this video! Do you have a cleaning schedule? I would love tips on this. It's so hard to keep a house clean with small kids. Also meal planning! Love you! And praying for you and your family.

I love this! I love movie night and special treats, I am going to try this with my family! I am planning to do a Marian Consecration with my family starting Sept 4th.

You are such a fantastic role model ! We can feel the love you have for Jesus and your family through the screen 🥰🙏 I have à folder called « ideas for the future » and most of the ideas I loved come from your channel 😅 I hope that when I get my own family, it will be filled with as much love as yours… Anyway thank you for this. God bless ✝️

I will like to visit this beautiful home

Oh, mom of five here as well. Great content. Can you elaborate on your daily routine? Prayer/devotions and cleaning? Thank you so much ❤️

This video has inspired me. When you said that your husband praised and thanked you for making your house a home.. that is what I desire. Ever since we moved into our house (rented) it has been chaotic and terrible here. I cannot seem to get it under control. But hearing you talk about what your husband says to you made me cry and I know that's what I desire for us too. I want my husband to be able to come home and feel at peace in our home. So thank you for sharing that.

What a wonderful way to look at it. Create a home your family wants to come home to!

Can I ask how you do your hair? It’s beautiful!

You sound like an amazing mother! This world needs more parents like you and your husband. May you always be blessed!

A really lovely video Heather. It’s not easy to find peace at home. However a clean & decluttered house definitely helps! 😂 I find children’s clothes need to be cleaned out frequently otherwise it’s like avalanche of washing 😂

I obsess over trying to make a home where the family wants to be. Thanks for the tips!

I just got a bread maker its really helps.

I love all these tips! Thank you!

I really love your that your husband noticed you all would be late to church and he suggested putting a stop to it, yes that is very responsible of him and to have that respect of not walking in mass late. Your a wonderful couple with loving your family together, including your family to spend time with daily as many families are just on their phone and not really spending quality time as they are choosing what the flesh wants. Very inspiring.

Loved this video. So many great ideas. I'm a retired grandma now but still welcome my hubby home. Yes, we all need a safe haven where we feel loved. Our faith in Jesus helps us to be joyful and Blessed Mother shows us how to have a happy home. Thanks so much for these beautiful ideas, Heather. ❤️🙏🏼❤️

thank you so much ....

Thanks for sharing this..I loved watching it..

This is so helpful! Thank you ♥️♥️

What a beautiful story about always being happy to see your children!

Me too regarding anxiety and clutter

I have made poor decisions in my past women I have chosen who were non believers. You are filled with the holy spirit and you glow, I pray that if it's in God's will that I one day may have a wife just like you, your husband is so blessed and your family brings joy to my heart. God bless you

You have such great ideas. There are a whole lot of people who need you to do this in their home on a professional basis. I think I need your help. I used to be able to do a lot of your ideas when I was a stay at home mom. You are so blessed!

Hi Heather, I love your home though it's simple but pleasant for the eyes and I liked the wall colour which is mild. The tips which you gave were great and very useful, though I'm single now but I would like to include when God blesses me with a family like yours. I'm just eagerly waiting ... please do keep me in your prayers. 😊 GOD BLESS YOU!!

My goodness Heather! I stumbled upon your KZread video. It’s so good to see you! This is Rosa from CWOC group in Monterey. These are great tips! I am happy for you!

You are such a ray of sunshine and light in this crazy world we live in. I pray the full Rosary along with the couple from The Catholic Minute.... it's so calming to pray and meditate on the mysteries of Jesus and Mother Mary. Lately, I say a person by name, or a particular request before each Hail Mary. It's amazing how many situations and people need prayers and I can help accomplish this through praying the Rosary. God bless and keep up your beautiful and inspiring ministry. You are wonderful!

God bless you greetings from Canada

I’ m a working mom with two kids. Right now, I’m in the path on how I make our home happy. I’m struggling most of the time specially my time management, thank you for inspiring me on this video.

Being a minimalist and not having a lot of clutter is one of my favorite things!! And just a thought, to eliminate a few toy boxes you could declutter toys? Have Bella and Zach help you get rid of toys they no longer play and explain to them you guys can donate them to Goodwill or St. Vincent's to other kids who need toys! Me and my littles try to do this 2 times a year and they love knowing they're doing a good thing for others. Love your videos and tips on creating a happy home!!!

Do you have a video or would you ever make a video on going to mass as a family: how to get everyone to behave, get engaged, and to enjoy mass instead of feeling like you’re trying to survive through mass? Thanks!

@selene19salgado

2 жыл бұрын

She actually does. I remember watching a video. I'll look for it.

@selene19salgado

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/mH1rq8WQdbS6e5c.html

@selene19salgado

2 жыл бұрын

It also depends on age of your child. We have 5 kids ages girl 11, boy 9, girl 8, girl7, and girl 2. I have to say that we had a very difficult time when the 3 back to back boy, girl, girl were toddler age. We even stopped going to church, which I don't encourage to do. With time they have definitely gotten better at staying seated and focused but I also think if we went every Sunday as we should have, they would have learned sooner. Courage. Hope this helps.

@selene19salgado

2 жыл бұрын

@EricaKaehler

You are doing so great, sister! ❤️

@ACatholicMomsLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was having a rough day and you just made it better🥰

Joyful happy attitude. How do you get time to yourself to have the energy and time for the kids?

@ACatholicMomsLife

2 жыл бұрын

I find little pockets in my day, like when I do the dishes or folding clothes. Some times when I’m really struggling I’ll put a show on for the kids(Brother Francis is my favorite)

@giseriet2042

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACatholicMomsLife Do you Let them watch Netflix ? What do They watch on TV? My oldest Is 14 AND my youngest Is 5

Amazing! I hope and pray 🙏🏻 that my son will find wife like you

Great video!!

@ACatholicMomsLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Could you recommend some movies to watch as a couple? ☺️ We have such a hard time finding good movies!!

Could you do a home tour?

Thanks for inspiring me to be more disciplined, intentional and joyful! (I have a 7, 5, and 3y old). Ps- what movies do you watch? We find it so hard to find ones that aren’t PG now that we’ve watched many of the G Disney movies

Great ideas! I would add a great smelling house to the list. Whether we use essential oils or Scentsy, our house always smells inviting. 🥰 Would love your banana bread recipe!

Thank you for sharing your Catholic life and wisdom with us. Love these tips! I love your top. Where can I find it?

@ACatholicMomsLife

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! I got it from Marshall’s

Pretty top Heather. What brand is it?

@ACatholicMomsLife

2 жыл бұрын

I just got it from Marshalls or TJMaxx, that is where I get most of my clothes:)

I love this video so much!! This is something I’m always striving to do and I have quite a ways to go 😅. Thank you so much for the tips. Something I am working on so hard right now for the atmosphere of my home is my own mood. I tend to be kind of a Debbie Downer if I don’t keep myself in check so I’ve been working really hard to correct unnecessary negative thoughts, take good care of myself, and also just try to smile and be playful more often. Sometimes it’s hard in the daily grind or when things go wrong, but I know my husband and son are so much happier and carefree when they see that I am happy. Plus it gives me better energy to take care of them when I’m not so caught up with anxiety.

When do you start dinner? If his gets home at 6 do you eat like right when he gets home or is that too back to back?

can you share or point me in the direction where it is shared - your muffin recipe that bella loves. I am looking for healthy treat recipes for my family. Thank you!

@ACatholicMomsLife

2 жыл бұрын

Sure here it is 🥰 I hope you enjoy www.ambitiouskitchen.com/30-minute-skinny-banana-chocolate-chip-muffins/

@andraskewes5804

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACatholicMomsLife Thank you very much - These look amazing!!! We are having a rainy weekend in Florida so I will be baking these.

Can you plz do a video on is its a sin to use social media as Facebook and insta and is it okay to let our kids use them. I have a 14 year old and I feel guilty not letting him on it 😭

I feel the same way about dinner. It's me time for me too. Except I'm watching your video instead of the news!

Where did you get your couches?!

@valeriesearles3000

2 жыл бұрын

Any any tips for keeping them clean with kids?🤣

@ACatholicMomsLife

2 жыл бұрын

I got them from Ikea! They are awesome because they are slip covers and I can wash them anytime!

@ACatholicMomsLife

2 жыл бұрын

My tip is go with a little bit of a off white my slip covers are actually a really light tan.

@valeriesearles3000

2 жыл бұрын

@@ACatholicMomsLife perfect thank you so much !

5 SMALL children??? And you do all of the housework, cooking, taking care of the children, and then create some of the most artistic furniture I've ever seen. Come on, confess; you have a clone. I am the eldest of 5 from a Catholic family. Our prayers consisted of saying grace, Sunday Mass, Advent around the Advent wreath, and the traditional Italian Christmas Eve with anchovy pasta, followed by Midnight Mass. However, it was anything but a happy home. Both of my parents worked. My mother was an anesthetist and was always going out on emergency calls, many times, oddly, on Christmas Day. When I was very little she could leave me with my Italian relatives, which probably saved me at least a little sanity. But as more children arrived, we had housekeepers and babysitters. The house was always in a state of chaos. The last housekeeper we had when we were all pretty much grown up--I was already in college,--once said that cleaning our house was like trying to swim the English Channel backwards. I was sent away to Catholic boarding school just days after turning 12. It was a horrible experience that made me later identify with Jane Eyre. I refused to go back to that terrible place, and my brother and I attended a one room school with a brilliant teacher. That was a magical year. One day my mother came home and threw 2 brochures at me and said "Pick one." Both were from Catholic boarding schools, and I chose the one with horses. Those were 4 of happiest years of my life. However, the school refused to send our information to non-Catholic colleges (something for which they would be sued today). I ended up at Boston College, where the only choice for women was becoming a teacher or a nurse, neither of which I wanted to do. The Jesuit priests were the worst kind of misogynists. Truly awful. The school fulfilled, over four years, maybe three courses that were challenging and of interest to me. Most of the time it was boring and repressive. That was in the early 60's. It was then that I left the Church. I have never gone back. Sometimes I look back on my high school years with beautiful morning Masses, evening rosary, and best of all, retreats. The first one inspired me to become a cloistered nun, which would have been a dreadful mistake, but I had so loved the peace and silence of retreat. I have lived in Italy now for 20 years. Sometimes, especially when it's blistering hot ,and I have to go into town, I often step into the cool, empty Church where the scent of incense still lingers. I sit there for a while until my thoughts calm down, then I light candles for my grandparents and parents before stepping outside to confront the blazing sun and heat. I understand your devotion to prayer. It gives an order and hope, both of which are reflected in your lovely video. I find you to be a truly exception woman.

I can tell you from experience a pristine showplace is not a happy home.