🧡🧡You never know what you will find if you watch all the way through! You might want to watch the whole way to the end on this one!😁😂

@rueivy

4 жыл бұрын

I think that was my favourite part!

@bluejay6184

4 жыл бұрын

Rue Ivy Me, too!

@shannansabby

4 жыл бұрын

I bet there is a tool... but ya know, then it would look too perfect and it wouldn't look as homemade - forget the tool!

@janh519

3 жыл бұрын

Love that comment! A tool for crimping the pie crust? You really earned “brownie” points for making those pies, now that Josh thinks the “crust art” took you forever!

I read once or maybe I heard it. About this lady who was attending a new church. She had moved because of her new job. At church, this lovely lady greeted her and made her feel welcome to the church and after the service, she invited her for Sunday Dinner at her house. When they were at the hostess home, she was invited to join her at the kitchen table while she got dinner ready. The children were changing their clothes and her husband was watching the news on the TV. While sitting at the table she watched as her host opened 3 cans of tomato soup, added the milk, set it on the stove. Then together they spread cheese of crackers, washed some grapes and precut slices of cake for everyone that was eating that day. The meal was super simple and super unstress for everyone. They all sat down together ( the children came downstairs and helped set the table and move the ready food to the table. Husband came on over and asked everyone "what would you like to drink?" and he set the glasses with either cold water, milk, or juice at the places. The conversation was asking their new friend about her previous location, her family, her new job, and they asked the children about what they had learned in Sunday School and it was relaxing and not stressful at all. They played a board game with the family and the hostess also extended an invitation to church and dinner the following week. The lady that was invited felt loved, and valued. She called this lady "MY PERFECT HOST". I LOVED THAT STORY SO MUCH I TRY TO BE LIKE HER. You are doing a great job with your family, and with your videoing. Congratulations!

I would say the best advice I was ever given in life was by the sweetest older woman. She would tell me it’s none of my business what other people think about me in their heads. It’s their head and they are entitled to that. It’s always been hard for me because I’m one of those people who are hyper aware as well and I want everyone to like and love me so it makes me unfortunately a people pleaser. The older I get though the less of this I happen to be. I enjoy good company but I also won’t stress myself out to make sure there’s nothing wrong that someone can’t judge me by. They will do so even if I think everything is perfect. They don’t have to and I don’t have to be upset or hurt by that either.

@TennesseeKim1

4 жыл бұрын

I love this advice so much! Thank you- I will totally use this in my life.

@warblingsongbird5530

4 жыл бұрын

A wise elder told me two pieces of wisdom that changed me forever. 1.) the shy are people who focus on themselves and internal fears/thoughts too much instead of concentrating on hospitality, 2.) people pleasers are focused on man instead of God. As a young teenager this was a direct hit for me. I still work on it - it’s hard. You remember the comment about ‘the look’? My sister said I have that look. Introspect shows me that when I was actually thinking’ she makes that look so easy, I can’t do that.’ Try not to take it as a negative but think, Cool, I got her thinking!’

@riverbliss3239

4 жыл бұрын

Meychaca Clan that is such good advice! I’m the same way. Especially when we are hosting a gathering in our home. And my husband is always like “don’t worry no one is going to care!” But I’m always like, “yeah but I care. And I’ll be judged according to how our home looks.. how good the food is.” I mean I know deep down that my friends don’t judge me that way but I feel like people would. We’re our own worst critic.

@sandyb34

4 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic advice! Thank you for sharing! For me, I know I don't like all people so I accept that not all people like me. =) My house is pretty neat and tidy and I like things a certain way but my friends would always say things like, "It's not clean like your house is" or "I know it's not how you have your house." Whoa! I don't go to your house to inspect it. I go to your house to hang out with you. I don't care what is on your counter or on your floor or in the corners of your ceilings because I'm not there to judge your housekeeping skills. And if you're thinking I'm judging you because of how your house looks or of the food you're serving then I need to apologize for giving my friend that impression. I would never want my friend to be stressed to have me over. =/

@1121annika

4 жыл бұрын

Came here for the apple pie 🥧🥰😋 I’ve been wanting some for over a month but I’m the only one who will eat it.. can’t eat a whole pie! 😭 oh well! 🤷🏼‍♀️ hosting terrifies me. I never have people over. I enjoy being by myself with my baby. I feel very uncomfortable around people.. my husband is introverted too. We don’t have friends or family that we spend time with. The rare times I have been to someone’s house it’s definitely their attitude that makes me feel welcome. You can tell if people are being fake or genuine.. good food also helps! ☺️

Haha “I’m pretty much perfect in that aspect.” While holding a knife directly at the camera 😂❤️ 7:13

As a older woman. I feel that the best homes(most comfortable) I was in were the ones that gave others their time...

When I first started having kids I thought I didn’t like a schedule because I wanted to be flexible but now that I’ve been a mom for 10 years I definitely prefer the schedule and so do my kids. I’m laying in bed watching this and I’m really enjoying it!

I read a book about hospitality once that said the secret is to focus on blessing your guests rather than impressing. I find this helpful when I feel stressed about trying to make everything perfect.

@morgankelly2813

4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful way to think about it!

There are already 356 comments, so I'm certain someone has already mentioned the "pie pricking," but I didn't notice any in the 50+ comments I read. :-) The only time you need to prick the crust is when you're baking the shell without any filling--it's to prevent the crust from developing big air bubbles while it's baking. You would use a pre-baked shell for cream pies, for instance, where the filling is cooked on top of the stove and not baked in the oven. I'm a 63 year old widow who LOVES hostessing. In my 41+ years of marriage to my minister husband we have had literally hundreds of different guests in our home not just for meals, but for overnight stays. In our early years of marriage my husband would shake his head at me as I was zipping around preparing for everything to be PERFECT and just say, "Martha, Martha, thou are troubled about many things." It would help me re-focus and realize it's not about the condition of the house, or even how good the food is--it's about how you make your guests FEEL. THAT'S what they'll remember. Now that I'm living alone, with no family nearby, I often have people over so I can cook and have leftovers. It's MISERABLE to try to cook for just one! :-) And I still have overnight guests frequently. Like you, I'm mostly an extrovert, and love sharing with people.

I love the idea of keeping the meals simple. I like the trade off of serving a simple meal but being able to be present with your company vs having an elaborate meal and not having any time to visit. I will remember that!

I love how you illustrated that there are always two ways to say something, as in the case of your judgemental friend vs. honest friend. I am very hyper aware of others' feelings, so I think before I speak! Megan, you are so wise for someone so young. Your idea to invite mutual friends (so they can entertain each other is you get busy) is spot on. And all the planning ahead is key, too; so you can spend more time with your guests. As far as making others feel welcome in your home, my favorite thing to do is give them a big hug as they walk through the door

Love your video! Great timing for sharing your recipe, too! I just made a batch of applesauce yesterday but still have some apples left to use up, and someone hinted about wanting me to make an apple pie. Pie crust is something that I haven't mastered yet, so I will give your recipe and tips a try! Thank you, by the way! Also, I love how you talked about hospitality. I can relate to what you're talking about, as far as when we feel comfortable or uncomfortable in other people's homes, or in their presence in other places. Superior attitudes are annoying, so it's a lot nicer when people can get together, enjoy each others company, learn from each others differences, and build on what we have in common. Your videos brighten my day!

I love these types of videos! You are so relatable! I love the host family idea and wish the churches in our area did that... I totally agree, one of the best things a host can do is actually relax and be able to spend time with guests! Another big thing I think, for me, is having the restroom clean and soap, TP & hand towels ready!

Oh and I love the little clip you added at the end! 😀😄 Men love tools, and I've seen it more than once that a man comes to the kitchen to help and ends up making a tool for the job (or buying it for you).

I love all of your videos, but this may be one of my favorites! Love the topic of hosting, and being loving and welcoming to others. Thanks for the recipe!

Hospitality....such a good topic. I feel like this area of my life is such a work in progress. My husband and I are both more introverted, so by the time the weekend comes around, hosting does generally not happen. But a few things I've learned in my twelve years of marriage - - Practise make a perfect. The more I do it, the more comfortable I am. - As you said, put thought into your guest list! Inviting all non-talkers can make for an awkward event. We need both talkers and listeners. 😊 - NO apologizing!! I hate when I go somewhere and the host is constantly apologizing. People don't care that much about your dirty windows. (Although having a clean house is totally fine. 😃) - Simple and prep ahead. But be ok if things don't go as planned. Ha, I think you covered all these things, but they are what stick out to me. And I was driving while watching. 🙈 I'm such a multi-tasker as well, So if it's a chatty video, perfect time for me.

Yes! Been there on the sleep schedule and potty training age conversations and all that. Had to learn the hard way that that can sometimes feel unwelcoming to people based on how sensitive they are about it. I always thought it was great fun talking about it -even debating it, but had to learn that to some people it sounds like a competition. I love it when I go to someone's house and leave feeling better about myself and life in general, and that is the kind of hosting I aspire to. As a kind of awkward, introverted person it isn't easy for me at all! Found praying a lot first helps - like how best to make each person you're having over feel glad they came and good about themselves :) Loved hearing your thoughts on it! Really great topic as we go into the holidays. Thanks!

I really loved what you said about hospitality not just being about your home but your attitude! I agree - I can tell when someone is not vested in our conversation and it makes me feel awkward. It's also a good reminder to be totally hospitable with my students in my classroom and taking the time to really listen to them! Thanks for another great video!

Love the conversation Megan. It's 10.20pm Thursday night here in Australia so I'm watching your video just before going to bed. 😊 l also am a routine person, although more of an introvert, however live on a lake with a lovely large deck overlooking it which is a great place for hospitality, especially in the summer months. Love Josh's comments at the end 😁😁

I LOVE scheduling and routine and order. Haha I just can’t do without it!! Thank you for the lovely video! I hope you’re having a beautiful day! Sending love from Los Angeles

You'd love the book Just Open The Door by Jen Schmidt! Its about Biblical hospitality, so good! I'm passionate about hospitality, partly because I'm from the southern part of the US, but also because in a lot of US cultures, its a lost art. I think the most impactful thing that makes a home inviting is what you can't see - just treating your guests like family and allowing them to feel connected and heard and part of your own family. I've learned to put hospitality in practice more now than ever. We are a military family, so we are surrounded by others who are away from family. For awhile, we had single soldiers in our home almost every weekend - they called us "dad" and "mom", and we were their home away from home. So hospitality goes beyond our comfort zone and reaches for those who need that connection

❤️You are such a breath of positive “fresh air”. Thank you for carving time out of your busy days to share with, as well as inspire, us. I’m nursing our sweet baby #4 after a very full day of homeschool. Bless you Fox family❤️

Thank you for being humble and sharing this topic! I would love to watch more videos on this. Our generation does not talk nearly enough about this.

I love the crimping schedule. This looks amazing! I’m gonna have to make this! I agree on your hospitality opinions. My Grandma was always a wonderful host! I’ve learned a lot from her! It’s not about the house looking like it’s about your spirit being willing. I agree I’ve had people be the same where you know you aren’t welcome. I’m resting and taking a break.

This video was just PERFECT timing! I definitely want to try this recipe for a fellowship dinner this weekend ♡ I love your videos and how you encourage others to not just watch, but get something done while watching/listening to your video, I am crocheting placemats :)

Just recently found your channel and am enjoying listening while I work! Thank you for all you do!

Your conversations feed my soul Megan!! I am PERFECTLY content sitting watching your video while playing a game on my phone. :) I would LOVE your next conversation to be on femininity/modesty like you stated. . .something our culture doesn't talk much about. I LOVE your honest points of view; they are so encouraging. PS I LOOOOVE SCHEDULES TOO!!! COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT THEM :) Much love to you!!

"There's gotta be a tool for that." 😂😂😂

@itsmommy100

4 жыл бұрын

I was so touched by that little clip! I think it might have been the sweetest exchange I've ever seen between a husband and wife. It was so adorable it brought happy tears to my eyes.

@MeganFoxUnlocked

4 жыл бұрын

He was amazed!

@rebeccacopp8000

4 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is - there is a tool for that! Or there used to be. I've been to several old houses opened for tours and in the 1800's it was a common thing to have a pie crimper - a little wheel that would put a design in your crust edge and help seal the edges if you had a top crust. There would be all kinds of designs, and sometimes sailors would carve them out of whale bone while out to sea to take home to their wives so they could have their own unique design.

@citizenjoevotes

4 жыл бұрын

Rebecca Copp there is! I have my great grandmother's. There are also other ways to create edges by hand.

@matildas3177

4 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccacopp8000 you can still find those at second hand stores if your lucky!

9 am here....watching a thunderstorm.....drinking coffee.... toddler snuggles .... sewing later today. I love love a schedule! But........ I don't really have my children on a schedule.. new baby girl actually made her own schedule and we're all happy with it! :) That's the way I do my apples, too. And we love to host! Thanks to my husband's nudging me into that direction. He usually helps with the main course =) Love your channel. You motivate me 😄

@jennifernewth1489

4 жыл бұрын

Amanda Ropp Same here in Texas. Showers came through this morning and it’s so nice. We need a cool off! My toddler and I sat out on the porch and watched the rain. 😊

Your thought about hospitality resonated with me. I often struggle with having people over and it’s important to me to make my guests feel welcome. You’ve made me realise I should prepare more in advance and keep food more simple. Also, the style of that top you are wearing really suits you. I know you don’t normally wear dark colours but I think it’s the neckline and the sleeve length with those classy buttons. I am a grandma in Australia. You make us all feel welcome in the parts of your life you share with us. Thank you

Hi Megan. I loved 'chatting' with you in this video! You've inspired me to make your recipe for apple pie. I prefer the crumble on top like you and I used your tip for rolling the crust between parchment/ wax paper. Thank you for being so relatable. 🥧🍎🥧

Hey Megan - just wanted to say hello. I’m a new subscriber who thinks you are destined for success! I am in your corner, cheering you on and don’t even know you! Lol. But, I do know one thing - you are smart and genuine, down-to-earth, happy and know how to just be yourself - which are all so important- especially in today’s world. I felt like I’d dropped by your house for a visit during this video while you chatted and baked! How refreshing! Enjoyed it so much! Blessings to you and your family.

Your pie looks beautiful as well as delish!! 😍 My daughter just said she wants an apple pie and your recipe looks a lot like the one I use. And the crimping, exactly how my mom taught me! 😍 Good thoughts on hosting.👍 Its not about the house, its the sharing and fellowship that counts. 😍And now I'd better get busy! 😉

Love these videos!! I always crochet while I watch 😊

Another great video and important topic. I so appreciate and enjoy this channel. Thank you!

Great video Megan. Your pies look delicious! I'm looking forward to trying your recipe. Thanks! Wonderful topic and content. May God Bless.

LOVED this vliog. I seriously felt like I was sitting in the kitchen with a cup of tea just chatting with a sweet friend.

I love a schedule!! I did find the more children I had the more things revolved around their schedules. Thanks for sharing your recipes and your wisdom💓

This is a great video Megan. You are definitely becoming a pro vlogger. I like how you speed up the parts where the recipe is being combined. The tips are very good as well. Thank you for the inspiration!

You make everything look so easy! I have to give this one a try for sure! Thank you for another great video!

Love your channel, Megan! I did not like to have a schedule for my first three kids but once I had my twins, I was SuPeR strict about scheduling everything. It made my life so much easier and my kids knew what to expect. Thanks for sharing your recipe....can't wait to try it this weekend for Canadian Thanksgiving!

Loved your hospitality video! I was so blessed to have a mom who had company over for meals and nights often. I learned so much from her! I am glad she was such a great example and I too love to have guests. It is something I have strived to pass on to my daughters . I am sitting here folding laundry and listening to your video. We are actually having our married daughter and husband, and some other great friends down at our ponds tonight for grilled hamburgers over an open fire. Hopefully the guys catch some fish for another meal. Great video! Thanks!

Nice video! Thanks for the recipe. My mom always had the two crust apple pies (top and bottom) but I'll try yours too. Num! I like how you are evolving into being comfortable in front of a camera and doing editing well. It would be fun to have your mom or grandmom cooking with you, sharing an old family recipe on camera.

I’m washing up supper dishes, turkey and noodles tonight from leftover turkey. My hubby got me an instapot about a month ago and I just started using it and it is a GAME. CHANGER. Love this video! 🥰 I turn them on while doing chores and it feels like I have a friend over! Have a wonderful weekend!!

I recently found your channel and have been binge watching :) It's apple season in Michigan, so I'm going to give your pie a go this week! My husband loves apple pie and I'm with you on the crumble! He's allergic to oats though, so it's nice to see a crumb recipe without them! Tip: you typically only dock the bottom crust when you're partially or fully baking the empty crust first...to prevent the air bubbles you mentioned. Love your content! It's been a blessing to me ❤

Sitting down and having breakfast with my 10 month old😁.... I've been struggling with hosting since I'm more of an introvert. I'm so happy you posted this right now!

this is an awesome chat about hospitality! I'm going to share it within my circles. I'm glad you didn't just focus on decor or cleanliness about how people interact and that some people only want to invite a couple of people over and have deep conversation vs a large party. And yes, the whole judgmental thing, too. Great job!

Very good advice! Actually my husband just had a topic on hospitality, n he said it was an interesting study! We so often think of hospitality as hostessing but like u said it reaches other areas of our life too, as a Christian it covers pretty much every area of our life, thinking of others before ourselves! Thanks for your encouraging videos!

While I watched this I was putting together some crafts for my daughter to learn her colors. Love your videos & your chats 💕 Oh, and now I’m feeling a little brave to actual try apple pie on my own. So thanks! Haha

I love this type of video. It's so casual and REAL. I'm like you, Megan. I like having a schedule, but will roll with the punches when needed. I'm pretty set on nap and bed times though. Those I don't like to mess with because my daughter gets irritable otherwise.

I'm working odds and ends in my kitchen today, while listening to you. One thing I try not to do when hosting, is apologize for my house, the food, etc. Our house is older and needs some upgrades, but I think cleaning and having a welcoming atmosphere when hosting helps to distract from the lack of nice floors or walls!

It’s almost 7 am here, and I just got done making my husband breakfast, and he’s off to work... my baby boy is sleeping, so I am drinking my morning coffee, and watching your video! Some really good thoughts and ideas for a new mom:)

I'm so unproductive! LOL I'm playing scrabble on my phone while I watch this! Just about MY nap time - that's the schedule I keep! BTW I'm a grandma, not a young mom, but enjoy watching you. You and Lynnette Yoder have inspired me to do a bunch of cleaning and organizing!!!

Megan, I think you are doing so great as a hostess! I get so many great tips from you. I agree people like a host who wants to be there. When I'm getting ready for a party, I ask myself if what I'm doing is going to make me happy of stressed. I'll share one more tip with you... The potluck! I underutilized potlucks in the past. People like seeing eachother more often and having something to bring over. I'll suggest ideas for food people can bring. Sometimes I'll have a theme like a Mexican food potluck or Thanksgiving potluck. It's a lot of fun and takes some pressure off of me. I used to be worried I wouldn't have enough food, but I'm getting better at judging what we'll need.

This was a great video to watch as I was preserving tomatoes for tomato sauce! ☺ That Apple pie looked amazing!! And its funny you mentioned the feminine talk! I would so loooovveee to hear that! I have been thinking about doing something like that on my channel as well!!! 💕 Love your channel!!! God bless!!!

My parents were never the ones to have guests over growing up, but I have always appreciated my mentors and friends homes that have an open door policy. As I grow I hope to have a home as those that I went to growing up. I’m still living with my dad, so I’m not there yet, but the option to have that as my home in the future is so important to me. Thank you for sharing your views on the topic!!

I have grown children now and one granddaughter, but I was totally a schedule mom. I think it helped my kids because they always had their nap so everyone was less stressed! Those pies look amazing... I’m craving pie right now! Keep your videos coming, I enjoy seeing you and your lifestyle:)

I love love love watching your videos! Cant wait to bake this pie!!

One of my favorite times hosting was a book swap party. Everyone brought one book, wrapped in anything, and either wine or a side dish. We all ate, and then everyone would pick a mystery book off the mantle and unwrap it. Once you unwrapped, the person who brought it told the room why they loved the book enough to bring it. Such a sweet sweet time with friends.

You are amazing. You have such a lovely personality and good values. I am a new fan x x

Great video Megan! Love your chats. It is our Thanksgiving this weekend here in Canada. Thank you for your apple pie recipe. ox

I love your humility and Christ like character, thank you for the encouragement. Be blessed.

Would love to hear you talk about femininity! Also, your best motherhood tips or lessons you’ve learned so far. Love this style of video!

Wonderful insight!! And I must have a schedule to have a peaceful home.

Relaxing with a book while watching your video. I have been thinking about hosting a small church group or a few couples over for coffee and dessert, but am mortified for people to see the house under construction. Thank you Megan for your honesty in your home construction.

I really enjoyed this! I love this topic of hospitality. My mom never hosted and I’ve had 2 mentors in my life who were like mother figures who taught me but I currently have no one in my life to feed this side of adulthood. I feel lost on how to begin with young kids. If you have any advice on how to host when your husband is an introvert, I’d love to hear. I like how you made this an apple pie crumble. Best of both for everyone. I dislike apple pie, but love apple crisp/crumble. I love love love this style of cooking video because it feels like we are hanging out with you opposed to the typical “professional” cooking video.

Thank you for sharing this recipe! My daughters second birthday is coming up and we’re having an ‘Apple of My Eye’ party so this is perfect! I watch you every Thursday morning while I’m on the elliptical lol

I've tried over a dozen pie crust recipes through the years. My favorite for taste is when you cut in the cold butter, but with 6 kids and one on the way I never feel like dealing with all that. So, I have all these jars of apple pie filling that I canned, and they just sit there. Until now! Thank you, Megan, for the recipe. Loved the ease of the crust, and the topping was amazing! My husband and children are thrilled, as am I!!!!

I'm working on my grad school homework as I listen to you! I loved your viewpoint on hospitality. I am a high school art teacher and I try my best to make my students feel welcomed into my classroom so this was an interesting perspective.

You are a breath of fresh air. I will order from you soon. I love the purse and candles, etc.

Got all the ingredients to try your apple pie recipe this week....Looks sooooo yummy......I’m an apple pie fanatic! Thanks for sharing!!!

I love having a schedule/routine for every day life, but it's also fun to be spontaneous and have days without an agenda. I think the key to being hospitable is being friendly,kind and warm towards others. Making others feel included and comfortable in whatever type of setting. Great topic to reflect on!

I love how chatty you are 💕. I agree with what you’re saying. I’m sipping on soda and taking some medicine while I try to get through my first trimester morning sickness.. at 2 am in the morning. I’m never up this late otherwise. I love love schedules, but I do need to work on being more flexible so I’ll need to let the scheduling go when certain activities require me to change it up.

As I plan a housewarming party, I very much needed this, thank you!!

Ha! I totally get you! I like schedules but i can be flexible when i have to be! Im currently just chillin on my sofa having coffee ... definitely enjoy listening to you we are so much alike :))

I love these multi tasking videos. At first I was just going to watch it as I am avoiding accounting homework but then you said grab your task haha I was like fine... and it really was great doing homework while listening to your video. I would love to hear your thoughts on being feminine. Also love that your church does host families because feeling welcome is one reason why so many never go back to church whatever the denomination is

We didn't get to see the baked pie! I'm so sad! Lol. I love your videos. It's so nice to see things from another perspective and despite the fact that our faith streams are very different, you seem like a really lovely person that I'd have a great time talking to. I agree, spending time with your guests is the important part. I HATE having a party and not being able to sit and talk to the people that are visiting because I'm so busy catering. We don't do it often, but I might have to start doing it a bit more regularly with more 'make ahead' foods :)

Also I'm laying in bed watching before i turn out the lights love your videos the always help me get chores done and also relax :)

I always watch your videos when I'm making dinner or doing dishes after dinner. 😊 That pie looks amazing. I will try it for sure!

Looks good 👍 I'm a mom of two special needs kids that I love and they need to have a schedule but I flexible with it at times your videos r so great and love all the good helpful ideas you share keep up the great work .

I needed a good pie crust recipe. Thank you. God Bless!! ♥️

I was happy to see you share this topic on this new video, I enjoy being hostess, but need improvement🙂 Sitting here recovering from surgery. Or I would most definitely be listening to this while tackling my work, really enjoy your chatty videos!

I’m crocheting an Afghan and I thrive on routine and schedules it’s important to me to get things checked off a to-do list it makes me feel productive and builds self confidence in young people too

Oh I am ALL about the scheduling. Bring on the day planner!! But right now I've hit my quota of walking( still healing from a broken leg) so I'm watching you hard at work while I do nothing. I really like this topic though. I haven't had the opportunity to BE hospitable in years due to an illness. I am thankful to God that things are improving. Slowly but surely I can begin to prepare for actual" company" again. So I'm just gonna soak up all the great ideas and praise the Lord for the healing.

One entertaining/hostess trick; if you have someone over who isn’t familiar with the crowd and might feel awkward, give them a job. You could ask them to serve drinks, or chop some veggies. Anything that makes them feel useful, and might give them a purpose to initiate conversation with others.

Re-reorganizing my 1 year olds clothes because she's literally growing like the flower that she is. Ah! I enjoy your videos so very much!! Thank you for this chatting video. Keep it up! 💕 You're a wonderful encouragement!

Haha love how you just chat away with us like all 400 of us are in your kitchen lol, I'm sitting in the doctor's office being worked in so yes you are helping me pass the time! Thanks. Still watched.

I’m not sure how far back you go in comments and whatnot but I’d love a Christmas traditions video when that season arrives. I also like these videos, I watched this one while winding down for the night but now that I know what it is I’ll save it to watch during my meal prep time! I thought your video idea on femininity sounded super interesting.

Loved this video, and great topic to talk about! Also loved Josh's comment at the end. 😂

That apple pie looks amazing. Thank you megan for another great video ❤

Haha listening to you and washing dishes! I love having my little one on a schedule.

I totally agree. The last 3 events I went to, I made apple pie. (Totally different groups of people) Everyone loves apple pie and ice cream this time of year. Easy to do because my husband helps me peel the apples. Making crusts are so easy. My Grandma and Mom taught me how. So I always feel close to them when I make pie.

I love the sound of your pie crust. I am not a good pastry cook! I am a schedule person for sure. I love having a list of things to get done and crossing them off. I think a good hostess is someone who makes people feel welcome and isn't too rushed.

Pie looked amazing & lots of food for thought too! Loved your video

I am not a mom, but I love routine, and even have specific days that I clean specific parts of my home on a rotation. Its perfect!

I made your apple pie and it was so delicious. We had friends over for dinner tonight. There are some diabetics in the group so I made it without crust, I made the filling just like you did but I substituted Splenda for the sugar and Splenda brown sugar blend for the brown sugar, Everyone loved it. Your spices and flavor are just perfect. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

Those pies look gorgeous! I've been working on my meal plan and grocery list while I listened to your hostess advice!

Great video that pie looks so yummy! over the years I have lear to make pie crust by just eye ball everything it always turn out pretty good lol thnak you for sharing your ideas and tips and sharing!!God Bless Liz x

This apple pie recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it!

Making breakfast and listening to your video! Love it! Just made apple pie last night.

I've been cooking for seventy-eight years. Love it! I learned early to use the oven, to make as much as possible ahead a day or two before. The Crockpot is a wonderful invention too. You certainly have the correct idea about hospitality. The word comes from the Greek word for hospital. The idea is to comfort, console, and otherwise make feel better. Don't you just love that? I just finished mopping the floors and am resting. I love schedules.