A crafted soap studio created in an old farmhouse. I am a 64 year old GUY and even I realize how that is such a great concept. God has blessed Your family. You all ROCK!!!

Casey is the opposite of a bragger. He deserves so much credit for all of his hard work. Beautiful farm.

I love Ben's complete and utter joy at Meg's enthusiasm. Clearly a couple enjoying seeing each other happy. What a wonderful video. Enjoy your "new" space!

One reason why I like your channel is the good relationship you have with your parner. You respect each other, both talk and listen to each other...thank you. And I love to see the development of your homestead, it's like reading a good book.

It's not ugly it's an old lady who got abbandoned and needs love 😁💚

I absolutely LOVE the authentic joy that Ben has for Meg and her business!! It's such a refreshing joy to see!

Just a suggestion - you could paint one wall of the soap room with chalkboard paint. Then you can use it for to-do lists, etc. I also loved the idea of a jig for trimming the soap. With the business growing like this you’re going to have to find ways to work smarter not harder. I am so happy for you! God bless you and your family.

When I went to the site and saw everything sold out, I thought that Ben has to make you a soap room. Now your getting a soap house!

I love how Ben lights up when you're so excited. He literally glows with happiness when you're happy and excited. I just love seeing how much you love each other.

Get busy, holidays coming up fast, soap would be great gifts.

God had bigger plans then what you had thought! 😂 Congratulations 🎉 Meg Your business is gonna be huge and a blessing for your family! Love you Hollar’s 😘💜

Meg I’m so happy for you. You worked so hard and to sell out! What a blessing. I know our Savior has great plans for you

So glad Bumblewood Soaps has exploded on it's re-opening! Great idea to use the ole farmhouse as your soap factory for now. With the holidays coming up soon I see your business exploding for a long time. A hint for the boys to be able to help you trim the soaps faster. Have Ben make you a wooden jig with a "gouge" blade imbedded in a block of wood so the boys can slide the bars of soap over it to trim the edges. This will speed up the process, make even edges, and free up you to make more soap. I hope this helps! Congratulations again.

@Rick0125

4 жыл бұрын

i think thats what they have at 4:46 ?

@denisewilson8367

4 жыл бұрын

no they are using carving knives for what I'm talking about. The groove they have a jig for.

God is so good. He provided a studio for you before you even knew you needed it. Congratulations!!

Meg, a wonderful problem to have! Yay! So happy for you..😁

I'm so glad your using the farmhouse for a good reason. It's sad to see it sitting all alone.

Meg this makes me think of how excited you were to tell us that you have an old farmhouse on your property. Your destiny! Im so glad we get to watch it all happen. Ben you look so proud of Meg that you could burst. It's beautiful to see a couple that have been together this long look at each other the way you two do. Thanks for bringing us along on your beautiful journey

Loved the video, that farmhouse kitchen has alot of history of ladies working and cooking for their families. And now it's Megs space. I got goosebumps when Ben said it's time to go home. I'm so happy you found your forever HOME.

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉YES! I was hoping you’d use the old house to move your business into!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Dont forget a room in the house for boxing and getting stuff ready to ship :)

Honey tree farm is outreagusly beautiful!

Ben and Meg, I am just filled with joy watching your life ! I’m blown away by so many beautiful blessings happening in your lives! So excited to see what’s next ! PTL!

That is a great idea to have a studio in the old farm house! Hope you can ramp up your production to meet all the demand. I'm so happy for you!

This is the time of the year to contact any tree services in your area and see if they need a free place to dump any mulch/limbs and to ask around your area for any old hay, barn floor clean out products being gotten rid of, and such type things. Dump it in an area of the farm and let it compost. Contact grocery stores, food stores for any organic trash to also add to your pile. Some corner gas stations might keep their used coffee grounds for you if you provide a bucket for them to dump it in, and you are courteous about when you come to collect them. Throw in cardboard boxes and papers too. Get it wet, cover it and let it do its thing. You'll have nice stuff come spring to add into your garden. Love that you have gotten your store back up and running and are overwhelmed with orders! Looking forward to ordering some of your products when you get caught up.

What was exciting for me was to see you all making the bevels, so if I ever get lucky enough to snag a product, I will use it with THIS picture in my mind: you, your family around you, all of you working together, creating, and I will get to have a concrete reminder of this. For some reason, that moves me, that picture.

I LOVE the old farmhouse. Its so cute to me 😍Hopefully you can use it as a soap studio, guest house, maybe future teenager space.

I love that you are The Home For Wayward Chickens..lol You should put a sign on your property designating that 😊

@TXNLaurenMcN

4 жыл бұрын

jonigee1 ~ I have the feeling they're going to be home of lots of things. Maybe have Gena and Olivia of Lumnah Acres custom-make them a sign for the chicken coop door?

@denisewilson8367

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea Lauren!

You guys better get your butts in gear. I didn't get my soap, you were sold out! Just kidding, I'm so happy for you! Your kids are awesome, too. I loved the video with your son planting seeds!🥰

How exciting I'm sure you are going to make your space so cute. I think its important to have your own space anyway, GIRL CAVE❤⚘

Great idea to use the farmhouse for Bumblewood! I was disappointed to find everything sold out but the interest in your fine products must be gratifying. I can certainly wait for you to catch up! You may have to consider extra help so you can take care of your wonderful family and work on all your other projects! And don’t forget to rest! 😃

Hey great idea! And if you ever get around to turning the Farmhouse into your dream house, you already have a soap studio: the mobile home!

@marionward5958

4 жыл бұрын

I thought that as well.

Your bumblewood sales could rebuild that old house too...god bless you meg , great fortune wished for you..

I'm so happy your products sold out within hours. Using the old farm house for a shop is a excellent idea.

Please look into possibly adding a distressed women’s t shirt that says “Hello beautiful people” to your shop. I’d love one. ❤️

@TXNLaurenMcN

4 жыл бұрын

linda fox ~ I LOVE that idea!! Not only will people familiar with the Hollars recognize it, but it's a great greeting to walk around with. I buy "bricks" from Keto Savage and they send a free wrist band with every order. I wear it every single time I go out so people who know Robert and Crystal Sikes will recognize it. Instant camaraderie!

@gloriaroberts4206

4 жыл бұрын

YES! You need that one. I would love to wear one. We have to brighten the world wherever we can ... and that would brighten up whoever sees it.

@debbieyoung3810

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@beccag3871

4 жыл бұрын

They have tshirts that say that. Look in the information box above for their merchandise link.

And just like that - Bumblewood has a new home! Fabulous! I hope you do training there for others who want to learn to make soap.

@CamoCorner2023

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

Congratulations on the sell out! Do the studio in the house. You could make it into a store for people to visit??? I'm a soaper too! You rock!!!

So happy for you that your Bumble Wood Soap business is EXPLODING💣💥..God is definitely blessing all y'all put your hands to! 👍

Yay, I love the farmhouse! I cant wait for my soap. Gosh, you all are becoming You Tube celebrities! ❤

The wife and I just started watching your adventure not long ago. We really enjoy that "Everything I want to do is Illegal" shirt lol. Keep on doing what makes you happy. My wife and I started our small homestead last year after discovering Justin Rodeos videos, then we found Sow The Land, Poly-face, Roots & Refuge, The Fit Farmer and so on. Just like so many others, we really enjoy following the journey's that all of you are on and learning by watching your trial and failures. Anyway, keep on keeping on. Going to start our channel next spring. Looking forward to sharing our adventure with others just like you are now.

Casey and Tori have an awesome operation there! What a world it would be if every community had several of these market garden operations to buy fresh produce from. Over followed them for a while now, since being introduced to them through Justin Rhodes channel. If you don’t follow them, do it now! And check out the stuff on beekeeping that Casey has posted. Great, educational content. His friends that keep bees are very knowledgeable. If I lived close, I would eat out of that garden every day he had product to sell. Keep up the good work Casey, you are a true professional.

I can’t wait to buy some of your soap! I was a couple hours too late. The holidays are coming and I think they would make great gifts!

Don’t forget to keep good records for the state and federal taxes, fixing up the farm house should all be tax deductible so get an accountant soon.

@tammykroll5459

4 жыл бұрын

Quick books program is easy and works great for bookkeeping, records, ect...

@g.cosper8306

4 жыл бұрын

QuickBooks is also recognized by all tax agencies. With the add on module you can even file!

@N8TheSnake

4 жыл бұрын

Considering how much labor they need to put into everything, my suggestion as someone that works in this industry is to find a smaller accountants office that will roll bookkeeping and your tax returns into one fee. We do it for many of our clients and it's as painless as can be for small business owners. The Holler Homestead doesn't strike me as a place that has time for screwing around on a computer typing and clicking stuff.

@g.cosper8306

4 жыл бұрын

@@N8TheSnake There is merit in what you suggest, as long as one has the budget for a decent bookkeeper. They already have computer skills.

If you don't have any ideas for the shavings from the soap bars then turn them into liquid pump soaps if it all possible.

@anashomestead5919

4 жыл бұрын

Nice idea! (Note: I know nothing about soaps!) (Well... almost nothing!)

Ben and Casey, just have to correct you😊 about those yards that you say "sit there and do nothing." For those of us who live in cities or suburbs, they provide a spot of green. Many of them provide jobs for people. We xeriscaped our yard so we wouldn't have to use a lot of expensive water and run a lawn mower, and now, in our old age, we are hiring people to come pull our weeds😊. But, perhaps more importantly, those "do nothing" yards provide food for the soul. Ah, the joy of green grass to walk on, and flowers to see and smell. Just thought I'd throw those thoughts out there for a little different perspective.😊 Seriously, love what both of your families are doing. Sadly, everyone can't do that. Wouldn't it nice if we all could. It think it would be a better world. Blessing to all of you.

That is a problem every small business should have. Congrats!

WOOHOO!!! How amazing it will be to be able to create in a dedicated space. No shuffling 5 things out of the way to get to the one you need or to make space. How glorious it will be to be able to just walk away from a project without having to put away all your supplies & clean up. I'm so, so happy for y'all (and just a bit jealous). This is a great use of a resource you already have. Can't wait to see it all set up & in action. Y'all have the most amazing & enthusiastic helpers ever. Looking forward to notification of restock of Bumblewood products.

What a wonderful idea to use the old farmhouse! Meg you always wanted an old farmhouse and now your business is there; now you can make a sign for the door! So excited for you, you deserve it! Congratulations! Darla in NC

The old farmhouse is perfect for your soap studio! Congrats on selling out too!

You two are awesome. Love you both! I was enthusiastic, like Meg, years ago. Keep it up, Meg!! Ben, you are a good father and wonderful husband. I pray for the Lord to continue to sustain, maintain, and multiply your endeavors!! God bless you and all that you put your souls to!!!

Totally, folks.....i was one that didn't get any product...but, so happy for your growth..bless you. Next time I will get some soap!!

Meg get on it with the soap, I went to buy some and like you said sold out. I want to try the soap. Table in wow making soap, Wow kids helping Awesome.

What a blessing to have the space! The Lord knows are needs before we do!

It just all goes to show what you can do when you put your mind to it

I’m so excited to see the farmhouse put to use! It will be so nice as a soap studio.

Good idea to use the farmhouse!

I was so disappointed when I saw everything was sold out. Next batch! I'm in. I'll be a new customer! I did sign up for email. I think it's awesome you're using the space you have. And it's a great use for that old house. Before you know it, you'll be soaping, boys will be running in and out making different rooms their own and Ben will be hollaring from the fire pit that it's supper time. Thanks for taking us on your journey.

Use one of the rooms in the farmhouse for homeschooling. That way the boys will be near you while you are working. I was one that missed out on the soap and the deodorant! ❤️

Your kids are so darn cute and such helpers! A star in the making! Lol

Aww, could everyone else see how proud he was of her when she talked about her business? So sweet! ❤️

Congrats on bumblewood!

Fantastic news about using the farmhouse for the Soap Factory. Way to go. Great tour of Honey ? farms. They have a big outfit going on. So nice to see. You guys are doing so well and so nice to see your boys involved and helping. That Brett is a natural for the camera ! :-) Thanks for sharing. :-)

what a good problem to have and what a good use of the space for now. Looks like a family endeavor, glad to see the kids helping and what wonderful things they are learning. Lot of wishes on your new endeavor.

Hello back Beautiful People! The angels are surrounding you and I am grateful for your blessings! Oooh so happy that your hard work is paying back! Love you dearly 💕

Isn't it just AMAZING how God knows your needs before you do, and you already have exactly what you need to do your soap business. I got teared up just thinking about it.

I love the idea of the old house for your business, you will have more room to work. Good idea, loving it! ...Love y'all!

Your own soaping space?! You are living the dream for the rest of us home soapers! Time for super saponification...

I'm glad you took you took our advice. Maybe you could also put your storage in there and get rid of the pod.

What better than the farm house! Great Idea. An already built accomadation. Enjoy y'll

Congrats!! I pray you don’t let it overwhelm you.. Love that you get to use the farm house for this!! ❤️

Fantastic idea! You won't have to worry about putting things away...or shifting things when someone needs the space it is occupying. And, you will have the ability to compartmentalize Bumblewood from home schooling, farming, living.

that is exciting that your grand re-opening went SO well! One of the things that I love about watching your channel is that you had found your passion in your businesses and your lifestyle and you are making it happen. I am still trying to discover mine. lol. All I know right now is that I find great joy in trying to grow and preserve my own food. :D

Congratulations look at you growing on every level. Windows and Doors are being open for you guys. Happy for you all take care of each other❤❤🎈🎈🎈

The old farm house makes for a adorable country store for the soap. People love that feeling of a rustic little farm house. Your need a little country sign for the door.

That beautiful farmhouse is going to help you with your finances to help bring it back to life someday!!!

So nice to be part of a community so much support in all directions.

Great idea for Bumblewood and for Ben's workshop.

Great idea for your soap! Might make a good summer kitchen for canning too! Good job with the soap! Congratulations you go girl! Cus Nancy from Canada

Have you ever thought about growing loofah to go with the soaps you make?

@Lily2U1515

4 жыл бұрын

Good idea! I think I've even seen them filled with soap.

New members of the family ....... chickens ! Love seeing the kiddies helping mum with her soaps. Take care all xxx

And sweetheart you are gonna need to hire someone to help 😂😂Such a happy predicament to have....

Using the farmhouse is a great idea. I have to wait on your next batch of soap since you were already sold out when I checked. CONGRATULATIONS!

Best idea for your old farm house. We are living in an old farm house, about the same age as yours and finding so many structural issues now. No termites, just 90 years of the earth shifting and past poor carpentry. The house is leaning now and the repairs are going to be outrageous. Been here since 2012, and wishing we would of sold 4 years ago. I was going to suggest, take your favorite parts, doors, fixtures and elements of the old farm house and incorporate them into a new home design.

Meg I am beyond super proud of you girl!! ! I know without a shadow of a doubt that it's your beautiful loving personality that attracts people to wanting to support you and your family!!! I totally forgot about the launch and when I checked in at hr 4.5- unfortunately for me but sooo incredibly fortunately for you...you were 100% sold out!!! Love your channel, love your beautiful boys, and love how supportive you and hubby are of one another!!! Thanks to KZread your family will be able to watch these videos hopefully for generations to come!!!

Awesome...everything was sold out when I tried to order. Can't wait.

Through up's and down's as we learn trust a believe. Accept the blessings Hollar Homestead. Abundantly there's more than we could ever think! Continued Blessings Beautiful People!

Love the view from your sliding doors!

Congrats on all the orders! That farm is amazing. Just an acre wow. Blessings ~

How exciting for you! Enjoy your new space! 😍

What a cool set of problems to have to deal with. God is blessing everything you turn your hands to 🙏❤️

Hey y'all, congratulations on your launch of bumblewood. Can't wait until I'm able to order some things from you😁think the farm house/soap studio is a very good idea. Maybe one day you could convert it into a "store like setting so people could come buy from you🙏💪👍

I am so happy for the huge blowout of soaps for you!! Way to go! What a great resource of your old farm house for you!! Love you all!!💜💜

Yea ! 👏 Meg gets a soaping studio ! Now to build some shelves and curing racks . Ben build that woman a beveling board so she can get those orders out. Oh, Meg not only a soaping studio set one of the other rooms as an order packaging and shipping office . You go girl ! 🙌

What a great way to use what you have! Unexpected blessings like selling out in hours mean unexpected changes but you guys seem to always adapt.

Went to order yesterday and everything said "sold out". I was so sad for me.....but so happy for the Hollers! Thank you Ben for showing us Honey Tree Farms from a different perspective. P.S. Your farmhouse is charming.

Love the wood ceiling in the kitchen space.

That's awesome Mrs. Having more orders than inventory is incredible. MY prayer is that you make a million bucks. God Bless....~Eli.

I think that's a dream come true!! I even mentioned that as an idea in a reply back on yesterday's Bumblewood email!! Meg, someday I wish you'd even consider adding yarn to the shop! Just think...Bumblewood Soap and Knittery!🧶 How awesome that would be to all of us knitters and crocheters!!!❤🥰 There's lots of indy dyers in NC too that would probably love to have their yarn showcased in another venue! I'm dreaming, I know, it's nice to think about though!! I loved that "home for wayward chickens"!👍

I am so happy that EVERYTHING sold out in under three hours!!! You guys are truly blessed! Nice that you were given Casey's troublesome chickens. Yup -- "home for wayward chickens" (giggles). Ben, Kudos on the drone footage at Casey's farm -- his place is beautiful! Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA - 10/3/2019.

Soap House! So happy you are using the farmhouse.

I remember watching when Honey Tree Farm only had one tunnel of veggies. Look how far they have come. Awesome!