Staying Present | a simple mindful life

Thank you all so much for being here!

Today’s video is a little different– my kitchen has been under construction for the past few months, and I’ve had to improvise a bit.

In this video, I resurrect my sourdough starter to make bread, use my instant pot to make pasture raised beef bone broth, and chop way too many onions for a French-inspired onion and white bean soup.

I’ve been using this time in remodel-mode to try to simplify, remain present, and breathe through the many logistical challenges. It’s not easy, but it does make things better for everyone when I can find a way to ground myself.

Thanks again for allowing me to share these bits of my life with you– your responses and kind words have been so appreciated!

I hope you have all had a lovely wintery holiday season so far, and best wishes in the new year.

[sallybraswell]

Just watched your video. I really enjoyed it very much. I too long for those days and spend so much of my time living in the past and I have a lot of past. I’m 70. I remember such sweeter kinder gentle days and now I yearn for the peace they offered. We had our problems in the 50s, 60s, and so forth, but, now days….. I don’t even know what to think. Continue making your gentle sweet videos. They are a breath of much needed fresh air! BTW, when you are cutting onions, try this.. put a matchstick between your top and bottom teeth clamping down on the wood stick. It works for me!! Saw that tip in the movie, “The Help.” I don’t know how it works but I haven’t cried since! Looking forward to your next video and much love to you and anyone reading this message. The Beatles sang “all you need is love” and you know that is one piece of wisdom from this grandmother that is bottom line absolutely true. 😊❤️😊

[sailingtoindependence]

I also long for the return of the communal society. Keep making great content!

[hopesmom]

Nice to meet you! You are a breath of fresh air and I’m sure your channel will grow fast as it appears it already has with on 7 videos. I see that you have a wide range of areas to expand. Please list your ingredients and how to make your bread. You remind me of Ann voscamp and the cottage fairy channel woman. Very special people!! Thank you!

[Evilgamesprite]

I so enjoy surrounding myself with things from family that have passed. My Christmas tree is adorned with hand made crocheted snowflakes from my great aunt. As well as topped with an angle she made. I cook with my great-grandmother, cast-iron . The artwork on my walls is all from family past and present. We just moved in the late fall. The home we have is in need of repair in an ongoing construction site. It's going to take a while as a homeschooling family of 5 on a single income. But I know in the end it will be worth it. I so enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life and lovely thoughts .

[FaithfulServant]

Love and appreciate you sharing the old ways with modern conveniences. Your children will be so blessed to know the things you teach them now, to one day do the same with their families. May the good Lord keep and protect you in this upside down world.

[lisamolinar]

I am so very new to your channel but boy am I glad I stumbled upon your Channel it's enlightening and informative and very uplifting in a warm cozy special way the way that you want to sit down and have a cup of tea and relax any tea sandwiches and watch you that's exactly how you make me feel nice and calm thank you please by all means keep creating content love to follow you

[herhomebook]

This is lovely. Words of a kindred spirit I feel I could have written myself.. even down to the kitchen renovation. I hope you continue to create on here, you have a talent for it.

[freespirit]

Lovely creativity and beautiful breads 🌞

[dianabhuyan]

How beautifully portrayed....sweet and simple😘😘😘

[ourforsurelife]

I love your videos!!! It feels like I'm listening to a really great book while watching. I'm so glad I found your channel! 🩶

[mandyh]

One of the best videos I’ve seen!! Thank you ❤ I’m loving all your content.

[bronazlin]

Ohhhh I just found How wonderful your messages are!! We live the old fashioned slower life too! We are a Steiner family in Australia, so pleased to have found such a character as you❤

[lorieallen]

I'm not sure how I stumbled upon your channel, but I'm so glad I did. I share so many of your sentiments and love all of your videos. I hope to see more in the future.

[nadiasdays]

How gorgeous this video 💆🏻‍♀️, so calming thank for sharing

[HerCupOfSIMPLE]

Your videos are always so inspiring... 🙏

[syedaanjum]

Living with ALLAH / GOD in nature with love and sharing love and peace with ALLDH / GOD 's creations is a blessing. Lovely and calm vlog. Love your thinking and yes me agree al most totally with what you are sharing. Subscribed.

[latasrinivasan]

I recently stumbled upon your channel and I am hooked to your videos. You have a way with words and a great storyteller with a soothing voice. I also dream of a life with children by my side instead of aiming of a more consumption based lifestyle. But I do not find anyone who shares the same thoughts. I am glad you posted this video.

[jodiefreed]

So interesting. I always mix the hooch back into the starter, I've never seen anyone pour it out before.

[themaativibes]

Love your videos❤️.
Keep up the good work🌸

[lunarrose]

Love your videos so much so peqcfull and makes me want a life that that so badly