Thank you for stopping by my channel! Leave a comment and let me know ways that you cultivate joy in your life 😊 And please give this video a like and if you haven't subscribed yet, please do, I'd love to see you here again. -Crystal ❤
@erintinagero6819
4 ай бұрын
Good morning Crystal! This was such an uplifting video, and I thank you for your wonderful tips for Joy. I was encouraged by the fact that I already do many of these, including scripture verses on index cards. I've put them inside my kitchen cabinets, so every time I open one, there is something inspirational for me to read. We currently have rain here too in New Jersey, but I can still find joy in watching the birds at my feeder, and the deer roaming my yard. Even my cat, currently snuggling up with me, brings me joy and contentment. Joy will always be found in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and in serving Him. Have a blessed weekend and week ahead my friend.
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Good morning Erin!! Ohhh.. I love that you use the 3x5 cards and have them inside your kitchen cabinets!! I'm going to do that too 💞 I love the fact that we can share all kinds of encouraging things with each other, such a blessing... Exactly on finding joy around us. I have also been loving the birds coming to my feeders. Makes smile and brings me joy! 😃 Jesus will always be the only way to true joy and peace in our lives 💖💖 You have a wonderful blessed weekend and week ahead too my sweet friend! 😊
@krism4139
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Crystal, I needed this today! I almost always struggle with the season change, especially from winter to "spring" which in NC we often skip and move right into summer. It's been hot and humid and I've been letting it steal my joy.😟 Well, I'm going to put a stop to that with your tips. 😊 I need to remember that each and every day is a blessing, even if my daily walk turns me into a sweaty mess. I will be joyful and thankful for air conditioning!
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Hello Kris! You're welcome.. I find it's so easy to at times for my joyful perspective to take a down turn. I needed to remind myself of all the tips I shared. 😃And you are so right.. every day is a blessing.. great reminder for us all. 💞
@jeannedion8960
4 ай бұрын
Good Morning Crystal!! This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice in it! My joy starts each day when I start in prayer and ask the Lord to prioritize my day and to let me be a blessing to someone. Sound familiar? I am learning so much from you. You are such a blessing to me and I wanted you to know how your "coffee with Crystal" has affected my life. I so look forward to Fridays❤❤❤ My happy place is my bedroom. It's the brightest room in my house. I also have several bird feeders and love to watch them. It's funny you asked if we had a happy place. I call my bedroom my happy place. Between the birds and flowers I couldn't ask for more ❤❤❤. Here in Maine the last 3 weeks we have been having your weather! We have only had 2 sunny days during that time and your right it can affect you! I've been asking the Lord to show me what my ministry could be. I'm a retired person due to my cancer diagnosis so I don't have much strength but PTL I'm getting stronger every day thru His grace. Anyway, sorry I got off track. 😂 in this video you said, to do things for others, like taking a plate of cookies to a neighbor, which I have done. The cookies don't have to go on your waistline 😂😂❤. Then a light bulb went off!! My ministry is something I'm already doing! Since I'm retired I have been cooking freezer meals, bringing a hot meal to my daughter at my granddaughters softball game to help her out. I have 5 children and soon to have 12 grandchildren the end of July, (my birthday week) 😊. Being retired and having so much more time I have been making them all dinners and goodies. The light bulb going off was the Lord saying you don't need to look for your ministry, you already have one!! Cooking and baking for your husband and children! The Lord used you to talk to me!!❤ I apologize for the long comment but if you can't tell I was so excited when I heard you say all you did. YOU brought me joy today! ❤ thank you! By the way, you look great in purple. 😊 thank you for your words today!! I'm ready to start my day filled with joy. You didn't ask but for dinner tonight, leftover pot roast, refried bean burritos 😂 have blessed day!
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Good morning Jeanne!! I LOVE your long comment! SOOOO encouraging 💞 How often have we asked the Lord for a ministry only to discover we already have it... Amen to that!! I love, love, love it.. God is good 💖 You start your day in a perfect way to bring joy to your life. Your dinner sounds good!! Thank you so much for sharing. I know it will encourage other ladies as it has me. You have a wonderful blessed day, weekend, and week ahead my friend 😊💖
@jeannedion8960
4 ай бұрын
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@helenmarano7783
4 ай бұрын
I FOUND YOU!!! I lost track of you for a few years. I used to follow you all the time, when all your kids were home. You were such a help to me. I have missed you so!! How appropriate that I should find you today and the subject is JOY!!! thank you, thank you. May God's blessings be on you. All my love to you, lovely lady.
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Hello!! I'm so glad you found me 💞 I'm so happy to have you here! Thank you and may God bless you as well 😊
@adrienneburroughs5777
4 ай бұрын
JOY… Jesus,Others,Yourself!! I love this. God’s order. Thinking about all the blessings I have been given brings me joy. Sometimes I just remember in amazement when I think back over my life. So many times I was blessed and didn’t even realize how much until later on. Thanks for great reminders to focus on what God wants for us. Have a blessed weekend Crystal!
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Hello Adrienne! Jesus, Others, Yourself!!! Why have I not heard this before.. LOVE it!! I agree with you on focusing on our blessings and reflecting all that the Lord has done is a great way to bring our perspective back on all things in our lives. Thank you for sharing that. You have a blessed weekend too my friend 😊💞
@sheilafarley4748
4 ай бұрын
Hi Crystal! I’m just getting to see Fridays video. I just returned from a long overdue week vacation with my oldest who just bought a homestead and it was so relaxing and peaceful to be with family. It was such an amazing place and I hope to go back even though it’s a long way from home. What joy I had. ❤😊 Happy Belated Mothers Day dear. ❤
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Hi Sheila! How wonderful! What a blessing! And congratulations to your oldest and their new homestead .. so exciting.. Happy belated Mother's day to you as well my friend.
@BonnieCole-u4l
4 ай бұрын
Good morning.Happy Mother's day! ❤️ Thank you for reminding us about joy!! I loose my joy sometimes!! You are so right we need to do all these things that you mentioned in your video. May your children spoil you this weekend!! Hugs and Love my friend!!! ( You see when I watch your videos I feel like you are my oldest and dearest friend!) Keep teaching me how to be better ❤️
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Hi Bonnie! Thank you! Love & hugs to you too 💞 I'm glad you think of me as a dear friend.. that blesses me 😊💖💖
@patmills97
4 ай бұрын
Good Saturday Morning! I just watched and I loved this. You had great tips and helped me remember things that I knew but had not thought about for awhile. Thank you! Have a great weekend and Happy Mother’s Day!
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Good morning Pat!! 😊 Thank you! I needed the reminder for myself lately and thought it would be something to share with others. You have a wonderful weekend and blessed Mothers Day 💞
@lisastangier3614
4 ай бұрын
I love this blog. I, too, live in the Pacific Northwest - Willamette Valley. Today I am babysitting at my daughter's house. I am listing to this video and found myself cleaning my daughter's kitchen. I heard your one item, do something for someone else. I found myself smiling while I was cleaning. I enjoy cleaning for my daughter and son-in-law. They both work full time and this is one thing I can do for them.
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Hi Lisa! The Willamette Valley is beautiful! Love that you help your family out like that 💖
@pamelamore5032
4 ай бұрын
Happy Mother’s Day Crystal. Thank you for the good reminder and practical applications.
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Pamela! You're welcome. Have a blessed day, weekend and week ahead 💞
@debbierhoades8774
4 ай бұрын
Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for this encouraging and challenging video.
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Debbie!! You're so welcome. 😊
@joannabrown4238
4 ай бұрын
What a blessing you are Crystal! Thank you so much for all these wonderful reminders. I love the idea of writing scripture verses for around the house, memorising scripture has always been such a challenge for me, I know it's in there but would love to improve in this area 🙏❤
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Thank you Joanna! It’s something I want to improve on too. Have a blessed weekend! 😊
@descryle4783
4 ай бұрын
Great tips Crystal and sorry to hear you are feeling a bit low. On a serious note, as you probably know, there is a medically recognised condition called SAD - Seasonal Affected Disorder connected to lack of sunlight causing low mood. Here in Scotland we too have had weeks upon weeks of dull grey wet weather when its hard to get outside at all. Its recommended here that we all take extra vitamin D as the body suffers with deficiency due to lack of sunlight. We all have times of feeling low but if it goes on for more than a few days it could be related to lack of sunlight, or hormone depletion in us ladies of a certain age. Worth bearing in mind ... xx
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Hello Des! I'm doing much better now.. we have had some nice sunshine and that sure helps as well as putting into practice my own tips! 😄 I'm very familiar with SAD.. and it's a big problem here as well due to the weather. Which sounds very similar to Scotland's weather. I have had my vitamin D checked, but it's been awhile. The last check doctor said it was good. He also told me that our bodies do store vitamin D.. which I was not aware of. I make it a point to spend as much time outside in the sun (when it shines!) to help with that. But this is a great reminder to consider having it checked again. Thank you for sharing and reminding me about this! You have a wonderful lovely weekend my friend 😊💖
@socorah2
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful reminder, Crystal. All of these things are simple, but too easily forgotten in the stresses of life. I really needed this today. As always, you are such a blessing to me. ~ Kimberly
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Hello Kimberly 😊 Thank you so much.. I needed these reminders for myself as well.. It can be easy to lose our focus in the stresses of life. Have a blessed day, weekend and week ahead my friend 💞
@debbielee7940
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a wonderful, inspiring video. I immediately subscribed, and I look forward to watching more of your content. I, too, love a good cozy mystery. Do you have any favorites? Happy Mother's Day!
@HomemakingontheHomestead
4 ай бұрын
Good morning Debbie! Thank you so much for subscribing 😊 I am a big fan of audio books and like to listen to them as I work around the house. I have lots of favorites! LOL.. I listen through KZitem to the free ones. Some of my Favorites: Beryl and Edwina (the full playlist and this KZitem channel has a LOT of other book series) This is a very fun series! kzitem.info/door/PLQa2jTDejnyczl0RsyKybICaKof2pD-WB Amelia Peabody kzitem.info/door/PLQa2jTDejnyf1ABau0beQiC_arlD5cUiB Miss Seeton Mysteries (I'm currently listening to #2 in the series.. very cute and fun!) kzitem.info/door/PLhrVjln-OENSkRgDHeg6aCF8_LcJz0jC5 Seaside Cafe Mysteries (these have been some of my favorites!) kzitem.info/door/PLhrVjln-OENTvGJZ-0nuOVqgxtN8iBc7U Southern Sisters Mysteries These are so funny.. The playlist has a few other books in it that are not in the series, but the whole series is there! kzitem.info/door/PLloi2-gAe4RjVxgF-I2yBrWu4jD-PSA5c Anything by Agatha Christie and all things Sherlock Holmes.. 😄 I have more.. LOL.. I've been reading (listening 😄) for quite some time now.
@debbielee7940
4 ай бұрын
@@HomemakingontheHomestead Thank you so much for your response and recommendations! I will definitely look into these. I love the idea of listening to audiobooks while completing other tasks. Thank you!!
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