You mentioned homesteading a few times and I'm curious what that might look like for your family? I'm a suburban homesteader, growing flowers and food on a small lot in a lovely neighborhood. We're looking for a piece of land to homestead in a more sustainable way with a larger cut flower garden, a market garden to grow/sell fresh fruits and veg and livestock (eventually). Homesteading looks a little different for everyone, and the journey is incredibly exciting!
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How is the commute for Weston? Commute to family? Are you planning on bringing Weston home full-time? Blackberries and raspberries - now that's going to be yummy! The kids will enjoy growing their own vegetables - a true farm-to-table experience. Will you be planting any apple trees? I think it's cute that you & Weston play "fight" over who gets the bigger vanity...you know, he does get an entire building for his fitness pleasure - so he shouldn't be "complaining" too much. ;) So, excited for you all and can't wait to see the transformation. It will also be interesting to see how you keep the minimalism concept going in such a big house & spread it's easy to see how one might be tempted to bring in more stuff just to fill space.
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Congratulations Natalie and Weston on finding an amazing place to call home for a very long time! I had a couple questions. 1. I noticed that there wasn't a washer or dryer when you did the tour. Did the old owners take it with them and did you bring the ones from your old house? 2. Have you thought about adding a coat closet to the front entry way? I know you utilized yours really well in the old house and it's a big change going from one to none. I hope that God is giving you peace when the renovations get stressful as I know they can be.
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Love your new home! Would you be willing to share with us each update project you do on your home and share prices? You always seem to be so frugal and conscious of what you spend and I would love to learn more about how you do that on projects for the home. Thanks for letting us come along on your journey.
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Congratulations, dear Natalie! I can see why you wouldnt plan on having animals and more right from the start in the new house. Its sooo much work to settle in a place like this with little kids. My question: Will you have a cleaning lady, "staff" or will Weston stop working away from home to be there with you and do the work outside? I always admired you for your clean and manageable home. Thank you for sharing this with us!
3 years ago
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Will we see a garden space like your mom's? Can't wait to see how you place all your stuff in the new spaces. But MOST excited about your porch! The holiday themes will be stunning there!
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As a UK viewer I’m not too aware of the concept of ‘homesteading’, could you explain a bit more what that means, or what it means for you? Also could you and Weston reflect on some of your favourite memories of growing up on land and what you’d like the kids to experience? Also how do you expect it to influence your home schooling- will you be incorporating ‘forest school’ principles? Thanks
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Not a question necessarily but it would be so cool to start a series on diff homesteading aspects bringing your mom In to offer her valuable insight and experience to help teach and show how to do various things or just educating on different subjects in that regard 😊
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Love the tour ! And your outfit sooo cute and comfy !! You both look so happy !!! Congratulations again 🥰❤️
3 years ago
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So happy for you and your family! Tell Weston you get the vanity with the mirror and cabinets!😘🥰
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What do you plan to grow in your garden? Any advice on saving/budgeting to buy a home? Are you close to stores and things? Congratulations on your beautiful new home!! 😊
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Not a question, just an unsolicited opinion; I am excited to see the renovation process! I’m not too interested in homesteading in general, but I love a renovation so I’m really looking forward to seeing your new home transform, even in small ways! Congratulations, Bennett family!
3 years ago
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I would love to see an opinion type video on first time things home buyers need or can look for, or for ex. ways you can go through as a couple and kind of "check list" your life to see if you're ready to buy a home, etc. I know you are not the "influencer" type, so I'd really love to see your thought process (without getting too personal) behind what goes into the decision of big things like this besides the obvious like finances, space, etc.Also, y'all look so cute and happy and I am so happy for your family <3
3 years ago
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God is awesome ☺️.I would keep the coop.Just a handful of chicken would provided eggs for you.Teach the kids so many things along the way.Beautiful home.Feels peaceful.God bless.
3 years ago
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Are you guys planning on doing a garden? I think that would be sooo cool to see. I’m planning to attempt gardening for the first time next year in the Spring. Also, now that you have more land, is your family interested in any pets/animals? (I know you said not yet for chickens, curious if you want other things!)
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First of all, I am absolutely giddy for you and your precious family! It looks like a dream of a place. Your joy comes through so genuinely and I love seeing y’all’s happiness!😍😍😍 My question is how did you not get discouraged while looking? We just got word that the 3rd place we have put an offer on rejected it. I live in a place that is being over run with “all cash offers” and “no contingencies.” As just a “normal” family it’s very very difficult to compete. I know you all had several offers rejected. Please know that I’m not complaining. We have been blessed with a wonderful home and I’m so so thankful for it. We are just looking for a bit more space. Hard to not feel like we keep banging our head against a wall with these offers. I look forward to seeing all the lovely touches you put on the new home.
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So beyond happy and excited for you and your family, Natalie!! You and Weston have worked so hard for this dream to come true, and you so deeply deserve it. God is good!! 🥰 I think someone already asked this, but how do you envision giving each of the boys their own space as they get older and might want it? Room divider, adding a wall, adding on to the home, or having them stay together and tough it out? 😉 Our home is a two bedroom but we have two kiddos (one boy and one girl) and while they will definitely share a room for a long time when they’re little, I am trying to decide what to do when they outgrow that stage. Maybe we’ll have to find a new forever home like you guys then! 🤷🏻♀️ Congratulations again, Bennett famil
3 years ago (edited) | 1
I just have to share with you… I have been following you for many years. My b/g twins were born exactly one year after your boys (8/30/15). I have enjoyed watching your family grow and seeing all of the doors and wonderful opportunities God has put in front of you and your family. You all deserve this home of your dreams and I’m so excited to see what beautiful changes and updates you make to the house.
3 years ago | 0
Congratulations on your new home!!!❤ We are renovating our home as well and it is definitely a ton of work but will be so worth it in the end! Would love to know what colors you paint in your home! I'm needing to pick ours out here in the next few weeks and looking for alllll the inspo!!! 😊
3 years ago | 1
Natalie Bennett
🤎We’re getting lots of questions in the comments of my last two videos! So, I’m going to film a Q+A for you! Drop your questions about our new house/homestead in the comments of this post and I’ll try to answer as many as possible in that upcoming video. Thank you again for all the love!
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