Canning Pears and Chili ~ Plus a Pregnancy Update 

It is such a joy to watch you and your children. You have inspired me to start canning again. I have heard you call yourself lazy on several occasions. I want you to know that you are by no means the definition of lazy. I wish I had access to farmers like you do up there. Have a blessed day.

It is such a joy for me to watch you and your little ones! I'll be 79 next month and I live alone now. You sure are a hard working lady, but you have time, take time, for the "little things", the things that matter most. What you're putting by all look good and will definitely come in handy this winter. I wish you all the very best with your new "gift" and the joy a new baby will bring. You all stay safe and take care of each other❤

Jessica, do you have a neti pot with neti salt and know how to use it? I find it very helpful to use right after exposure to environmental allergens and toxin's...ie:. You come inside and use it right away. It is non-mediciinal and effective. Perhaps it might help you?

You are so good at preserving food, not wasting, using every last little drop. I wish there was a way we could get your videos into school Home Economic classes!! 😊

I sooo sooo enjoy to see your children treating their little siblings with so much Care and Love. My Heart melted when i watched the little ones climbing in that wood and one of them held a smaller sibling to not fall down. So much care for one another, those children are growing up to being really good humans. The world needs more people Like you and your Family. Good Bless everyone of you 🙏🙏🙏

I’m so glad everything is going smoothly with your pregnancy!!!! I love listening to your updates , I’m also due December! Baby number 3 . Prayers for you and your family for a full and wonderful fall harvest and enjoying all the wonderful things of life .

I'm so deep in pear canning myself right now! Definitely feeling like just turning everything else into pear sauce 🙃

I agree with the apple/pear combination! I make an apple pear cake that’s delicious and no one ever complains because it is made with whole wheat and barley flour. I not only use chunks of apples and pears but also use applesauce in it i stead of oil so it has a lot of fruity taste. For spices in it I use cinnamon, a bit if nutmeg and Chinese Five Spice powder. Yum!

What wonderful things you do in your life !! I love how you don’t waste a thing I think that’s great. I sure couldn’t do all the work you do and what beautiful jars you have ❤️ I certainly hope you take breaks I know when I was 22 and pregnant I was so tired I’d take a nap everyday around noon I had to I remember laying down on the bed with the fan on and how good it felt to lay down of course that was 39 years ago lol. You take care of yourself hun🥰

I’m amazed at all you’re able to accomplish in a day and with so many littles around. Blessings.

Your videos are so calming to watch. Thanks for sharing your preservation tips, you've encouraged me to carry on canning! Xx

gratitude has been severely lacking in much of our society for some time now so its great to hear how often you count your blessings or express gratitude in your daily life. its quite apparent in your videos and something we also strive to live and frequently discuss with the kids. your videos are well done, keep doing your thing

I love your videos but the last 2 have seemed especially great. Thank you for sharing your family with us.

The children are so cute! I love to see them all and everything you accomplish

Very productive day!! Love having home canned foods on my shelves also. Your family is so beautiful.

I did the math.....$260 here in Canada. And that's "No Name" brand from Loblaws!! Probably another $100 if it were brand name.....Wow!!! And you did it for $62!! This is amazing!!!

I found your RU-vid channel a while back and am so enjoying it. We home schooled our 5 children, with at times one or another going to school. You are encouraging me to get back to homesteading and preserving food like I used to. One of our sons became a quadriplegic almost 10 years ago and we needed to stop everything to care for him. Now we have caregivers to help. So I have time to get back to the things I love, gardening, preserving food, sewing more, etc. I love your gentle spirit and bright and knowledgeable mind. You are a lovely person. My husband and I just returned from a visit to Hawaii to visit our son and his family of 6. On our flight home, my husband said that he saw the woman in front of us was watching you on You Tube 😊 I thought you might get a kick out of hearing that. Blessings to you and your family ❤️

Love this lil` family! So precious! Skilled. Wise. Thank You for sharing...

🙋🏼‍♀️🕊. I’m a new follower 💕So happy you are listening to your body . The children are great to help you. You have a lovely family. Wishing you all the best to you and your family 🍀🌟💕🕊🍀🌟💕🕊

Your children are beautiful. I so enjoy spending the day with you as teach me how to be more productive about my canning. May God continue to be with you during this pregnancy. Have a blessed week.

Hi there Jessica! Have a question? I made a batch of pear pinapple butter about 2 weeks ago. I'm new to making jelly or jams. I didn't cook it down long enough to be spreadable so its more of a sauce. I don't have a canner so I just put it jars in the fridge. Question how long is it good for in the fridge and if it's still good can in be cooked down further at this point? Thank you for taking my lengthy question. Blessings to you!

That is such a clever start to making chili. As you mentioned, it will be so easy for you or one of your helpful kiddos to simply add whatever extra ingredients sound good at the time. Corn, beans, spices…whatever sounds good. I do realize you want to make sure you have everything ready for your family, but even when it Is hard, always remember to put yourself and the baby first during this time. Your older kids are quite responsible and fully capable of caring for themselves and the little boys. The meals may not be what you envisioned, but it will only be for a short time, and your family will be fine.

The little ones with their mustaches gave me an unexpected chuckle 😄! Great video. You got a good amount done 👍🏼.

Loved this vlog. Glad all is going well.

Re watch here😃 love you so much, God bless you & yours Jessica! Enjoy the weekend🧡 ...Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 🦃

I'm 63 now, but I homeschooled my daughter K-12 in Memphis. She's now homeschooling 5! You said you won't be able to be outside so much in winter. Where do you live? We would start our school in July and take our time off when it was cool and beautiful in the fall.

Still watching but I have to stop & say - the toddler putting canning rings on his?her? arm (sorry, I’m a new viewer) reminds me of Blueberries for Sal! The front or back illustration, depending on the version of the book shows Sal in the kitchen with her Mom while her mom cans blueberries. I love the old fashioned stove & that picture is my favorite in the book! I love how your channel shows your kids! I realized any other RU-vidr I watch for homemaking rarely shows kids helping or around which is completely unrealistic for my life. I love how you show your kids as a natural part of the life of the home. ❤️💕

Dear Jessica, do you ever get a bit of time to yourself? You certainly stay busy!!! Iblov we to see how you don't waste anything!! I did some cinnamon apple slices and made scrap apple jelly, more syrup than jelly, but it will work. I am drying peach peels for peach tea from a suggestion from another channel. I also try to use all. I so wish I could find a farmer to support. The market here is more expensive than the stores and very frankly I can't afford their prices. I so enjoy what little canning I get done. Glad you are doing well. Prayers!!🥰🙏💖 I remember helping my grandma and using one of thos e kills!! I found a different one at an estate s a leftover th we weekend. Its heavy stainless. I was happy to find. I have e one ..somewhere. This will work fine. Excited to see the tinctures

The pear butter and jelly alone would cost@ $65.00. Not counting the other 35 quarts ❤👍🏼Wonderful!!!

Thank you for the PG update. You look to good to be having a girl. You are probably having a boy. Sorry. I hope I'm wrong. You are so amazing...you're whole family is amazing.. I think God is truly helping you. God bless you.

I love your pantry. just did 7 pints of apple butter from some apples I found on a hike 😁 my favorite. We will be redoing our kitchen and pantry this year. , How many jars does your pantry hold? Is it adequate for your family size? Tips/advice? I'm planning space for bulk storage as well as I Brainstorm ways to multiply our food storage capacity in a small space for our family of 7. Blessings on your fall and your lovely family.

Thanks for the inspiration - the little shots of your children make for a fun video! Best wishes as you progress with your little blessing.

Beautiful pear products! Excellent usage of everything!

WOW!! You are wonderful at canning!! Pears are wonderful!! Yes it saves you money. Support the farmers!! 😀 It is so nice to not find out the sex of the baby until it is born. That is the way God wants it. That is a lot of chili. God bless you hard working wife and mother. Beautiful children. ❤

Hi Jessica! We are also from Ohio and would really like to support Amish farms and get affordable pears, apples or anything ready to harvest now. Could you share the name of the farm or where to find them?

Fantastic video today. Jessica I am so excited for your precious Christmas baby. Don't forget to take time for you. Take Care.

Where did you get the HOME shirt... was hoping for a link in the description but I don't see it. Checked the amazon store too. Looking forward to see your newest bundle of joy. :D

That's an average of $1.44 per jar. Plus 1/2 bushel of fresh fruit for free. Great buy! Amazing!

Good job, Jessica. I admire your thrifty approach to homesteading.

I must say, I am even more embarrassed with my pear sauce video I just posted. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I wish I would have saw this video first but I’m also excited to try your methods next time!

first time watcher here - looking at your prep list, have you ever tried canning meatballs? My son and I love to have them on hand for quick meals. Will be spending some time checking out your play list :)

Totally off topic: I love to see the Ohio State mug that appears in several of your videos. I grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from Ohio State so seeing the mug brings back good memories.

Your doing fantastic- nesting for sure. The sweetest blessings from our Lord you have right there with you every day. I am smiling in gratitude for your loving family! God bless!

I always put pear peels and hulls as well as overripe fruits in my juice steamer so I can also get pear or apple juice. if you have one, I would recommend you and try it, I'm sorry it tastes 100% better than buying juice hugs from a Danish fan

I know thisvisca year old, but i had to share. My mother in law was the one who taught me about canning and preserving. She passed away this year and i was reminded you talking about the little ones under foot. My vivid memory was when my daughter was 1.5 years old and shecwas with us. Mother in law had her on her hip and was walking out to stir whatever we were canning outside. Probably tomatoes. She believed in hot packing items. Its a memory i cherish.

I Love your house you live in it,.so you no its home.i was raised in a 3 Bedroom.so they were 4girls.4boys.we cut wood to keep the house warm.carring water.we can every thing thing out of the garden. We did not hav3 electricity so my mom work so hard.she was th3 Best mom ever. I wish I had a daugther like you.

i am facing the same problem; all the shelves are full and still have tomato sauce , more blueberry pie and rhubarb strawberry pie filling, more carrots and corn to do. I have done 2 batches of corn and carrots but with the abundance of my harvest I am facing this challenge.

Maybe use a mask when in garden….can’t hurt…plus I used to use a wagon when I needed to be outside carrying heavy stuff when pregnant…my other kids were to small to help so I used a wagon everywhere outside lol

I ALWAYS suffer from seasonal allergies unless I'm pregnant! How odd.

I do believe you have shared you live in Northwest Ohio. Did you happen to get your pears from a place in Indiana called Troyers?

I'm wondering if you wore a face mask when in the garden if it would help with your allergies. Enjoy your videos.

And your skin texture and color look fantastic. Really shows that you take care of yourself and eat good food. I enjoy seeing the non-dairy alternatives. Me and my boys are dairy sensitive.

I appreciate your video style. The voice over technique makes for a nice viewing experience. Thank you!

This is my first year at a new property with a pear tree. I had planned on canning them so your video is very timely. Thank you♥️

May I ask what Amish store you visited in Indiana? I need to find one (obviously, I live in Indiana). Thank you

Do you have a canning book you learned from? I’d like to avoid anything extra if I can, such as pectin or corn starch.

A CHRISTMAS BABY awwww❤ congratulations

Such a wonderful productive family! Very inspiring

I’m out on the deck here at the NJ shore, it’s hot, and I have my iced coffee, I’m going to sit down and catch up w what’s happening at Jessica’s house.

How do you contact the Amish in Indiana I live in Ohio also also who did you get the lemons from.

Hi Jessica! Did you peel your pears for the pear sauce and pear butter or just blend the peels into the fruit? Thank you!

Jessica, you never disappoint!! You are quite a woman! I admire your skills and your thriftiness as a wife, homemaker, mother, and homesteader. I always walk away with knowledge and confidence that I too can accomplish at least some of your recipe ideas!! Thank you dear friend and sister in the Lord!! May YHWH continue to bless and protect you and yours!!

Thats awesome, you are a wonderful mom love your videos. God bless you and your family

There's a bunch of recipes for dairy free versions of "cream of" soups. Super easy to make so you can enjoy those types of meals too 😊

Would you share your birth plan? Hospital verses home birth?

Do you have a PO Box Address? I have something to send to you. ❤

Wearing goggles & a n95 mask will help with allergies. Also dust yourselves off & change your clothes after your done will also help reduce reactions. I hope this helps

I have 5 bothers and 8 sisters I miss a full house full of people your videos remind me of my childhood

You energy level amazes me! You are such an inspiration ❤️ ❤️

I especially love your technique of doing videos with voice overs.

If you check out Freezer Meals 101, they have a lot of freezer meals that have no dairy at all.

I have made a lot of apple pie filling but never pear pie filling. My pear tree blew over in a storm so sadly no pears to try it.

if I have 5 gallon buckets with screw on lids do I need to add a milar bag or a absorber?

Did you do any freeze drying of the pears or would you dehydrate them sometimes?

It sounds like you will be very organized for meals postpartum. It all looks great! I ❤️ to watch the children interact too. I grew up in a family of 10 on a mixed farm & it brings back memories

Watching your family just makes my heart happy ❤

So happy kids playing then lots of food to eat yummy so healthy!❤️

My pears are not as nice. I would never be able to leave the skin on because of the bugs

may you and your baby be healthy, thank you for this video, god is good

Guuuurl! That crock pot of love🌹 I watch your videos for calm and peace. You could charge by the hour😀 Thank you✨😇✨

What about freezing the bread dough so you just have to take it out let it rise and bake

How do you make pizza and lot pies without cheese?

Can you water bath canning of applesauce?

So happy to find you. That's for all you do!!

God bless you and your family and the new baby

You should set up a PayPal and PO Box so your viewers can donate and send you items. Everyone loves you and would love to provide support in exchange for your lovely vlogs.

Do you have a PO Box?

Of course you are tired! You are a busy mama doing homeschooling and homesteading in the thick of preserving season, plus being pregnant. I'm exhausted right now too and I'm not even pregnant! Despite being tired you look amazing as always! I always make big lists of things to do before baby as well and it helps so much to stay on task and prepared! Boy or girl, heartbeat.... listen to the sound of it.... does it sound light and flowing like galloping horses (girl) or more heavy, thud thud (boy)? This has been true for all my children. A decades-long OB nurse told me this theory that she observed. Then I told my midwife about this, and she had never heard of it but then started observing and found it to be true! I'd love to know if it's true for you and what you and your midwife think of it! I also have that same V shaped funnel and wooden pounder, that my Grandma gave me! ❤

That's so awesome! I'm from Indiana :)

What a great and yummy preserve! 🙏🏻😋

Pregnancy looks beautiful on you.

Thank you for taking time out of your day to show us this! ❤️❤️

Do you add any sugar or lemon juice to your pear sauce?

I feel for you. I had my one and only child at age 42 lol.

My family loves pear and ginger jam!

You could freeze dry meals and soups in a jar

Never had pear butter ill have to try that but i love pear pie.

29:39 just at the end. I'm very interested in that hammock. Did you get that online or is that some homeschool out of the box engineering?

I learn so much watching you.

Wow you are a really good mom.i Love your kids.