“ Done is better than perfect “. My now FOREVER motto!!! 😂

@becca.carroll

6 ай бұрын

No kidding ... It has come to mind several times already in the past few weeks. Helps mitigate some of the overwhelm. 😂

A long season for us too. Our oldest is 22 and youngest is 1. 7 total. Society does often tell us it's a season that will be over soon. I've been in it for 20 years! So, yes instead of wishing it away and thinking it will be over soon, embrace it as life...a blessed life. ❤

@whiskeywomanwhisks

6 ай бұрын

5 kids Oldest to youngest 20 yrs apart! Had my youngest at 40. Best thing ever! He’s about to be 15😱. Don’t tell the others shhhh (He’s my favorite)😜

I was a stay at home mom most of the time when my kids were little, and then God blessed me with a job at the elementary school as a assistant when my baby was in kindergarten. I went on to finish my teaching degree as I worked and started teaching at age 47, perfect timing as my baby was 17. The other two were in college. There is no such thing as an ordinary day-days home with kids are all extraordinary!!! I love your videos! I’m retired now and about to turn 69, and I’m reconnecting with doing things naturally and more healthy. Even now with only two of us, nothing is perfect. I had a much more rigid schedule when I had three little kids, but I don’t anymore!!! I cooked from scratch then and now, but it wasn’t perfect. Bless you!

I’m sitting around waiting for my baby boy to arrive. I’m 41 + 1 today, so just trying to rest and not get too stuck on how far along we are. Love your cozy video. Baking your recipes has been my later stage pregnancy hobby!

@natashatsimbler

6 ай бұрын

❤

@ruthannecoro6198

6 ай бұрын

Yay! Congratulations ❤

@thesimplesaguaro

6 ай бұрын

You got this! My little girl came right at 42. Everyone thought I was crazy but it was a glorious birth. I wish you the same!!! ❤

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@karenhummel49

6 ай бұрын

Congratulations 💙

I'm impressed with her cooking abilities and the fact that she has 8 children whom she takes good care of.

I recently started following a few large families. One of the thing that impresses me about all,of them is how much the kids pitch in and how many life skills they have at an early age! These children are better equipped to live on their own than most of us were/are.❤

@cmconcon

5 ай бұрын

Which accounts do u follow?

@jmjopn

5 ай бұрын

I keep watching large families, too, and with 3 living children of my own I still feel like I can't keep up or even catch up. And I'm amazed at all the well behaved and helpful children. But I think these latest videos from Lisa are helping me figure out how to get there... Just keep going and doing what needs to be done even while the kids are at my feet, whining, or whatever, rather than trying to find separate time to do things. Honestly it's in part because I don't want to do some of the things, so it's even harder to get motivated to do them while overstimulated from noisy children or overwhelmed by the messes they can make. And trying to get them to help is a whole other battle. But as she said, "done is better than perfect" and hopefully if the kids start seeing what it takes to keep a house and start reaping the rewards of a better kept house, they will start participating on their own and be more willing to do the less fun parts like cleaning up, too. I love that these families are sharing their lives with us in this way. So inspiring and genuinely helpful for someone like me who did not grow up with any kind of example of proper homemaking, but who really want to be a good homemaker for our families. 🥰

@OurFitFamilyof7

5 ай бұрын

That makes us homeschooling large families feel so good when people say that ! ❤ I have 7 and watching these videos just makes me feel so good like there’s another mom who can relate to what I do each day with so many ! 😅

@wendyouellette

4 ай бұрын

I follow large families also but there’s only a couple that are organized. Kids jumping all around. Babies crawling on the table where the older ones are trying to get thier school work done. Lisa really has a handle on her family it’s amazing! I love how especially her one daughter really enjoys helping her mom. She’s so calm.

A Mothers work is never done. I like your attitude just to keep moving and do what you can. I love to watch you cook Lisa everything looks so delicious, Happy, Healthy Holidays.

We live on 70 acres and are in the process of building our farm home (husband doing the entire thing himself since he’s a contractor ) I just went on maternity leave a couple weeks ago and we are waiting on our first son to be born any day now. I am so excited to be able to stay home with our children and enjoy home making. Your videos give me so many ideas💕

From Colombia, South America. It’s beautiful to see a woman led by God. Here I am, a 70 year old grandma, seeing your dedication to fulfill God’s plan as a wife and mother. Father bless this family. One question? When do you do your devotional ? Can you share one day about it ?

Lisa bravo to you and your husband Luke for following your passion of home grown foods, healthy meals , homeschooling and parenting a large family. You obviously work hard every day and you are bringing up your children to be practical, intelligent,healthy and wise. Very few people are brave enough to demonstrate this lifestyle to their children in these crazy times. Hold your head high! Rock on!!!

I can’t believe how the girls are growing up. They are so beautiful, Lisa. It must be such a joy to share the kitchen with them! Looking forward to that with my own daughter some day. Happy New Year to your sweet family!

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

It really is!

I smile when you explain what you "do in a day" and then remember that you also do tons of filming and editing for YT, your blog, Instagram, etc. Your life as a wife and mother is inspirational, to say the least! You are a wonderful example of a Proverbs 31 woman Lisa and someone that young women should look up to, rather than some women they do look up to like celebrities and so on. Happy New Year and God bless everything you put your hand to!

Truly admire the authenticity and beauty you share on this channel. Other channels struggle with capturing and honoring the simplistic but often the controlled chaos of life and children. Thank You for sharing your journey.

When my kids were small, I never had to sort socks,I always bought the same brand so they were all the same it saves time.

I am reminded of the book title "The Magic of Ordinary Days". Thank you for sharing your beautiful, ordinary days with us. 😊❤

@tinawagener7942

6 ай бұрын

Checking out that book title!

I know this is going to probably sound silly, but I couldn't look away from this video. Your life just looks so beautiful and simple. Not easy, but simple. I love it, I know it may not always feel like it is, and we all get stressed living in our own lives, but thank you for this video! I sound like a crazy person, but that's okay. lol Have a blessed rest of your weekend!

@kaleyjanenigh

6 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you!

Watching your videos we can learn so much. Love to see & hear your children in the background it just makes everything so down to earth. You & Luke are doing such a wonderful raising your family, your children are beautiful. Can't believe how fast they are growing up.

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@fredrose9285

6 ай бұрын

"Done is better than perfect"! Well said! Paige Rose

Your videos help remind me how important our jobs as a mom are. I’ve been doing it so long I’m getting a little burned out so I need to surround myself with other positive mothers! Thanks for being so positive about our job!

I love how go with the flow you are. Most days I feel like a failure for not having a strict schedule. And I only have 2 kiddos.

@idkwhodos2840

5 ай бұрын

Please don't compare yourself to others! So long as everyone goes to bed at night as happy and healthy as possible you've done a great job! Family life is not a competition, enjoy the ride!

I love it! All the homemaking, the sounds....everything. Myoldest daughter turns 18 today and I am reminiscing about when she was little and the homemaking seemed like a struggle some times, but boy, do i miss those days! Happy birthday to your daughter!

I'm also not someone who is married to systems. They feel suffocating to me. I much prefer going with the natural rhythms of our home. This was cool to hear ♥️

Needed to hear this today I have 1 child and I'm so overwhelmed with the mess I feel like I'm constantly running around picking up everything he takes out 😅 Good reminder to just do what I can and not chase perfection

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

You got this!

I’m currently 30 weeks and 2 days. Found out I’m being induced between 37-39 weeks due to me being an extremely high risk pregnancy. This is my first baby. A little girl 👧 ❤I’m so excited! Your vlogs are so soothing and bring me piece of mind. Your vlogs bring me to the present moment. Thank you 😊🙏🏼

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@janefromthecountry1820

6 ай бұрын

Wishing you a healthy birth, world traveler! Prayers for both you and your little one. God bless you. 🙏❤️

@idkwhodos2840

5 ай бұрын

So excited for you - this is the best adventure 🥰

@violetagira8687

5 ай бұрын

why are you considered to be high risk ? is it because you're over 35?

I got to know what time you generally wake and go to bed! I love watching this and it gears me up to homestead more!

I look forward to seeing your videos on Fridays along with your sisters videos Lisa. Always brings back memories on how I grew up. Loved seeing Victor, he’s such a cutie.

Praying we all have a blessed New Year

It’s refreshing to see your kiddos working away on the island. My kids are always underfoot and in the mix close by even when I am doing the mundane tasks of feeding sourdough or cleaning dishes. This is changing a bit now that our daughter is 13 but……it was nice to see that here in your video.

I've never been able to keep a cleaning schedule. I like things neat and tidy, well as tidy as I can. The rest I take care of when I notice it, like the baseboards and the lights. You amaze and inspire me. Thank you.

Some days I miss the hustle 😊Our son and his family of eight children were here for six days Such a fun time of connecting again but enjoying my quiet grandma days now 😊

Lisa I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I have appreciated your beautiful videos throughout this year. Your and Laura’s (Our Oily House) homemaking encourages me so much. Once I started watching your content I went back to the beginning of your KZread channel and watched every single video which was quite an accomplishment but so worth it, and I would encourage anyone to do so if they can find the time. Such wonderful, inspiring and creative work you have put into this channel! Much love to all of your beautiful family from Southern Nevada. I hope you all have a wonderful New Year! ❤🎉🥂

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

St Therese the little flower died young but had a simple philosophy of the little things being holy and impacted the church so much that she was made a Dr of the Church. Thankful that i understand now (albeit better late than never) all the little things are worship, holy, and valuable.

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos and seen how much the kids are growing. It’s so relaxing.

"Done is better than perfect." Love that! Something I can remind myself as a homemaker and mother of 7. Thank you.

Thanks for bringing us along for this day! I’ve been craving one of these. ❤ My life is similar to yours and sometimes hearing you talk about your struggles and persevering through them and the simple imperfect beauty you present in your videos is just what I need to pull out of the doldrums of life somewhere in the middle, surrounded by precious (but busy) little humans 😊

Always appreciate seeing the ‘real.’ ❤️

Dein Kanal ist eine echte Bereicherung ❤Merci und ein gesegnetes neues Jahr 2024 dir und deiner Familie gewünscht!

It's really nice to hear the sounds of homemaking and the indistinct voices and noises in the background. I find they add a coziness and realness to the video. Love and appreciate your vids.

I laughed out loud when when you made your case about sweeping your mudroom. My husband and I so often say "it's like I never swept in here!" when we clean the carnage from dinner.

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

So true!

Lisa, I just wanted to say thank you for offering us the insight into your way of thinking as it comes to life with growing children. I am a mom of five (7 and under) and I am so appreciating when women are commenting on what life looks as the children get older and how mindsets shift and what work within the home becomes. Obviously it's much easier now to be system focused within the home when managing littles but I'm grateful to see you explaining that there is a shift that happens and here's how we (us early along in our journeys) can gracefully handle that shift. I appreciate the preparatory insight.Grateful for media that makes it possible. You're like the older sister to us younger sisters, discipling us in what's ahead so thank you for that, we need it.

I loved this video Lisa. It was nice to hear the children’s voices and all the goings on in the background. Real life....I like the way you stress that everything doesn’t have to be perfect ! Having children teaches us to focus on the simple things in life. Your daughters are so beautiful and also the boys so handsome. Many blessings to you and your family in the New Year. I look forward to watching all your videos and love the hustle and bustle of the cooking in the kitchen.

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Your bed always looks so inviting and comfortable. 💕✌️

Your kids are getting so big. Happy birthday to your oldest daughter. I’m sorry I don’t remember their names. Hoping you feel better soon and everyone stays well. Praying your family has a safe, healthy, happy and joyous New Year! Take care and God bless y’all! 😀❤️

@cynthiafisher9907

6 ай бұрын

Ruthie and Johanna are the girls.

@loreo4612

6 ай бұрын

Ruth, and I thought it was just Hannah. I guess I haven't thought about it in a while.

What a beautiful baby 😍 oh my goodness. Babies are such a gift!!

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

Yes they are!

I love how you are very real about your life. Oftentimes people on KZread portray their lives as perfect, however that cannot be the case without any help. I don’t have a lot of children but it is still challenging to keep up with life, including laundry, meals, etc. Thank you for showing us the reality of life. Love you channel.

Done is better than perfect, is such a great message to tell yourself in so many instances. I learned this a few years ago and it has helped me tremendously. Happy to hear it repeated for other Mamas to learn here on your platform. Great reminder for us all.

Merry Christmas! Thank you for this.

Happy new year to all of you at farmhouse on Boone! You inspire all of us year round. Thank you!

I really loved the sounds of the bowls on the counter while you were stretching the sourdough…somehow connects me to the task at hand🥰

Thank you for the encourage! I’m now mummy to 3, 3 and under and I’m really learning to get over perfectionism! I’m a chart and list person, but I’ve learnt letting go of total perfectionism, life in all its seasons naturally falls into systems and routines without even thinking about it :)

@idkwhodos2840

5 ай бұрын

Heard the other day that perfectionism is a form of anxiety - that need to control something. It really helped put things in perspective! 😉

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and feel better soon. ❤

Lovely family! So sweet how your daughters are older and can help! You and Luke are raising a wonderful family and so organized! Happy new year!

I love the way you have decorated your home. You are an amazing homemaker. Happy New Year to you and your family.

Love watching all the cooking and etc going on in the kitchen! I love it! I come from a large family so that’s how I grew up. Happy Birthday to your daughter! God bless and Happy New Year!

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

Love that!

I so appreciate the “real” of your life. Thank you for sharing.

Helping me get inspired through this rainy nonstop rainy northeast winter❤

You're home and family are so beautiful. I love watching you cook. You're such a hard worker. I think you could use a 4 slice toaster lol. ❤

Always impressed that your girls help so much!

So glad to hear about your bath at the end of the video! Phew! You deserve it! Kinda felt like I could have used one after watching you!! Merry Christmas to you and your precious family. Many thanks for your content

I needed this today. I'm due with my second in 6 weeks. Same week my daughter turns 2..Nervous how I'll make it all work. You show me it's possible and just go one step at a time. Thankyou. Hope you and your family are blessed.

@cynthiafisher9907

6 ай бұрын

One tip she gave that has helped me is to take care of something/clean it/pick up when you notice something, instead of waiting for a specific time to clean everything.

@idkwhodos2840

5 ай бұрын

Congratulations Mama!🥰

I'm watching this on the last morning of the year, already preparing things for tonight. Thank you for keeping me company and inspiration. Have a Happy New Year to you and your family.

I just love your videos. Such cozy vibes and helps me relax. Your youngest is so grown up now ❤ watching you and your girls is a treat always. Hope you had an amazing christmas and happy new year 2024 to you and your family 😊

Victor is so adorable. All your children are growing up so fast!! Thank you for sharing your joy with us 😊

Thank you Lisa and hoping you feel better soon. 😊

Have a great blessed joyful peaceful Happy New Year!!!!❤

Watching your videos I always learn something new. I enjoy seeing your Early American decorating and absolutely love it. A Blessed and Merry Christmastide to you and yours. ❤🎄

Wishing you and your family a very Healthy, Blessed & Happy New Year! 💙💙💙

Thank you for showing us your home and beautiful family ❤ you show everyone what is possible.

I'm so glad to hear how much you are enjoying winter this year. I just love it. On the first snow, I still get a thousand pictures from my mom and we giggle all day about how beautiful it is. Like seasons of life, seasons are also things we learn to value and make the most of, even when each time has its own challenges.

I love the colors in your home, especially your bedding. Beautiful and comfy!

Good words on homemaking and enjoying the seasons! We have to find ways to get the things done while being joyful!

Such a light in this world. Bless you. ❤

You really get a lot done dear Lisa! I’m really impressed every time I see all you have on your plate! I wish you and your wonderful family a lovely New Year full of joy and laughter love from Vienna,Austria ( the most beautiful city on earth🥳🥳😉)

I really enjoy your videos. My niece asked me to join her in the fall for a sourdough bread baking class and since that class I discovered you. I just made your sourdough sandwich bread today and was so excited that it turned out the way it should and tastes delicious!! I don’t know how you manage your big household with such ease, but thank you for all your content and recipes! Happy New Year!

I hope you get better soon! Thanks so much for the wonderful video

I love your homemaking videos so much, especially when you throw in some decorating sometimes!😊 I’m always amazed at how you can have your hands in scalding hot water, too, by the way!!😁😁

You definitely know how to keep things going rather smoothly! That is a gift!! God bless and Happy New Year.

Lisa - enjoyed this video very much! Isn’t it wonderful how we evolve as mothers? Thank you for sharing. Happy New Year! ❤ xo

The one thing you need to go with your roast dinners is Yorkshire puddings. They are very simple to make and go well with the gravy, meat and veg. I recently discovered them and love them. They're so much easier to make than bread rolls and whatnot. I highly recommend them when you are short on time and don't have the energy for making loaves of bread. For myself, I can never make bread turn out right, but Yorkshire puddings are easy enough that I don't have to worry about if it will turn out or not.

I love this channel. God bless you Lisa ❤🙏

What a simply beautiful life that your family has created. Thank you for sharing such a relaxing video.😊

thank you for this video! I loved everything about it; all the things you said about homemaking and mothering were so encouraging. I am a mom to 6 and I always find your channel so uplifting. I appreciate how genuine you are and how you honor motherhood and family.

Lovely video! You sounded like your Sister today! But, really, I hope you’re feeling better. I’ve noticed you are really more relaxed and going with the flow over the past year. I think that’s the right tack for you and your family. Your family is big and beautiful. Happy New Year to you and yours. Sending blessings and love 🙏🏼❤️

Love the slow pace!!

I can SO relate to this! This reminds me so much of my daily grind. I have 7 and I homeschool also! Ages 17-12 months.

I always love your videos! As I am waiting for my jars to wash in the dishwasher, I am watching this to be motivated in my homemaking today. I feel like I'm still recovering from the Christmas/birthday season here. But....today I will be canning a bunch of bone broth! Thank you for your encouraging content.💐

Homemaking may be harder with kids, but it's also more fulfilling and meaningful to me. My husband and I recently had one night where my boys spent the night at my parents' house and I felt so lost and out of place as the time went on. That may sound so silly, but I'm usually just keeping busy either taking care of them while they're awake or working around the house while they nap. It made me realize how thankful I am for having the mess and noise of having kids. I love being a homemaker and a mom. We are about to welcome our third any day now and I want to remember the blessing that the chaos can be ❤️

@FarmhouseonBoone

6 ай бұрын

Congrats on number 3!

You are an amazing mom and homemaker. Love your videos. God bless you and your family.

Lovely family. Your videos are so calming ❤

I hope you feel better soon! Victor is just adorable! Such a lovely family! Looking forward to your videos in 2024!

Thank you for great videos in 2023. I have enjoyed watching each post. Your family is growing; your home is beautiful; and your encouragement to continue each day with our own homemaking has been a blessing. I look forward to seeing you in 2924. Happy New Year to you and your family.

The "flow" of your life right now and how your adapting to it is lovely. Thank you dear.

Thank you for having a “lazy winter break” week and sharing the ‘simple’ things. My babies are adults now, but I have 2 teachers in the house on vacation break enjoying catch up chores while resting body/mind before 2024. Children vitamins - very interesting since we never had them when I was raising my babies - just had to make sure meals were nutritionally balanced. I think this information will come in very handy for young families. 😊

Thank you for all the inspiration and encouragement you and your family have given us in 2023 through your beautiful channel💙🙏💙

You are such a blessing

I don't do a lot of comments, although I watch you as often as I can. I just want to say your life is anything but mundane. You do so much! It makes me feel like taking a nap!☺ I don't see how you do it all! It is always inspirational watching you. And those beautiful children are growing up so fast. I was watching Victor laughing and kicking, thinking he'll be walking before you know it! It was a joy watching him! Have a blessed, safe and prosperous New Year! Can't wait to see all you have plan!❤

This video was so encouraging 💕 thank you Lisa!

I applaud you! You are amazing and raising amazing children.

Thanks for sharing that glimpse of happy, healthy Victor. And here's to imperfection and rags!! (I love my rags too)

Thank you, Lisa! I needed this!

Glad you’re pampering yourself a little with a warm soak in the tub. That sounds pretty inviting in this cold weather, I may have to start the same routine soon! I always feel comforted after watching your videos....or challenged! Lol