WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS - New addition on our Portugal farm renovation
Finally we get around to a project we've been putting off for far too long! Creating a composting system in our vegetable garden on our farm in Northern Portugal.
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Thanks so much for watching!!!
I for one appreciate it that you don't raise your kids to be fearful of everything and wrapped in cotton wool. Inquisitive children survived through the ages and this scared-of-everything-society we have now does not bode well for the future. I think you are great parents
Thanks so much friend, we are so appreciate of your support ❤️❤️❤️
We older adults survive with a self parenting book. And we’re just fine. 👍🏽
@@TheNewbys I was one of those parents that were overly protective with my first born. I didn’t realize how important even using scissors was in developing their fine motor skills. I soon realized my child had a lot of catch-up to do in kindergarten. With our second child I was more aware but still learning. He had a bit of a speech delay and we were asked if he ever had a stage of putting everything in his mouth. And come to think of it he was almost 3 and had skipped that stage. Turns out the speech pathologist said children develop a lot of tiny muscles in their mouth this way. So here we were asking our toddler to put things in his mouth. 😮 I was dumbfounded. We were also asked to put him in a school environment to help him build communication skills. We found a great parent-child co-op preschool. And it had the most amazing outdoor environment. Zip lines, gardens, Guinea pigs and rabbit pens, compost turner, timber climbing structure overlooking the whole area, tire swings, trike paths, and different rotating art, science, cooking, wood working stations. Well it was a child’s dream. And a little bit of an overprotective parent’s nightmare. 😂 My son was such a pro with stack of wood, nails, child sized hammer and child sized hand drill. I had to learn to step back and trust. Of course we parents kept the kids safe. One time at my dads my son started picking up the hammer and nails my dad was working with and my dad said, “No, your going to hurt yourself”. I told my dad, “No worries. He’s a pro now”. Sure enough, my dad drew a line on the board and told my son to hammer the nails there and so he did. It was a proud mama moment. My son was only 4. 😊 Sorry for the long story. But you’re doing a wonderful job and your children will be so creative and have wonderful problem solving skills. Bravo mom and dad!
@@lfuentes4098 Good for you making difficult changes for your children's benefit!
Hi Newbys…….. well done Tara the compost heap looks fab! Isn’t it lovely pottering in the garden and learning as you go along, it’s great putting things together in your own way. Looking forward to seeing the greenhouse built and raising some seedlings….. all good fun and very rewarding. See ya Wednesday, love and hugs. Xxxx❤️❤️❤️❤️🌱🌱🌱🌱
And here I am thinking how absolutely wonderful that your gorgeous Crusoe gets to live this kind of life. Running wild, playing with tools. doing what kids should do and living the life they should, like I did..and here I am almost 63 years later and still perfectly fine but with the most wonderful memories of an uncomplicated and free childhood!! You are giving your buddies the best life ever!! You do you and know I think you are amazing!! I live my life vicariously through you!! From SOuth Africe 😄
Yes, those were the good old days. It's difficult to tear the kids away from their electronic gadgets and games, nowadays 😢 Hopefully 🤔, loadshedding might just be the 'evil turned good', forcing kids out and into outdoor games again 😉 🤗 ....!?
A 64-year old South African who feels the same as you. Children should be allowed to explore to their heart's content.
Thank you so much Christine, we love that our boys can explore and have fun on the farm. we are so appreciate of your support all the way in South Africa ❤️❤️❤️
Totally agree with the above, I’m 66 mother of 4 boys now in their 40’s. All limbs present and correct. Don’t separate your children from the earth and teach them practical skills which starts with play!! Hugs from Australia 🤗🤗
Agree, but my sister and I were big on reading and playing dolls. We were very reserved. My Mom use to make us go outside! Lol! And yet we always knew when to come in. Then, when stationed in Germany, we lived in the community, and a cute little village. Our kids preteens, and they were able to go walk about in the forest’s walk trails and play in forest attempting to build a fort. 😅 No way they could have done that now. They are now 29 & 31.
I love the manner that you engage with comments to share, explain, educate, learn, and create a community of respect and trust. Such kindness.
Thank you Annette ❤️❤️❤️
I especially love that you work together as a family. All of you pitch in to make your dreams come tru
Thanks so much Bob, your support means the world to us ❤️🇵🇹
Wow. That was a big job - especially with a 2-year-old 'helping' out. I love that you let him be involved even though it is making it more challenging for you, Tara. He is going to be such an interesting and capable young man one day.
Thanks so much for watching friend, we are so grateful for your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
We gonna be in Portugal and Spain all month off MAY ....I can't wait We are from Romania living last 30 years in Florida...and travel a lot
I think you know how much I admire you both and what you want to achieve. I’m a retired early years teacher and I have never once thought you would allow your boys to be unsafe, because, yes, there are very realistic looking play tools for all kinds of ‘help’ available. Children learn best by doing, being able to investigate things and by the lovely conversations and interactions you have with both your boys. You keep doing what you are doing, ignore any negativity. You are creating the best childhoods for Crusoe and Sawyer. Take care x
Thank you for your reassurance and lovely comment friend. Safety is definitely our number one priority when it comes to our boys and the farm. Thanks so much for watching and for your constant support. It means the world to us 😊❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Greenhouses get very hot in the summer and usually needs shade or to white out windows on the roof. Some shade from trees will be welcome.Winter and spring is when the leaves are nonexistent and perfect for starter plants.
Thanks so much for watching friend, we are so grateful for your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
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People fear what they don't know. You are on the ground and you know what's what! Crusoe will, no doubt, have bumps and bruises and theywill heal and he will learn. Kudos to raising curious, strong and adorable boys!👏❤❤💚🥰🙌 Well done with the compost bin! I love how you all come together to talk plans through and reach an actionable plan👏👏
Crusoe loves to help out! He’s going to be a hard working, loving , well balanced young man one day just like his mom and dad! ❤️
Thanks so much for watching Denise, we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Gooooood Sunday, friends! 🤗 Go Tara, let’s show people how strong women can be! 😏 Loved this episode, so sunny ☀️ And guys, please know that you are amazing parents! Those kids are beyond lucky to have parents like you and being able to grow up barefoot on the soil, in contact with nature and being a part of their parents day to day activities, helping and feeling useful and important! (Oh, I changed my photo cause soon I’ll launch my own channel too.. so nervous! But yeah, it’s Fabíola here 😄)
Thank you for your lovely comment Fabiola, we are so appreciate of your support! Very exciting that you have your own channel, sending you lots of love ❤️❤️❤️
You're creating a "Life Well Lived"....What a gift for your Children!!!
Thank you friend!! 🙏🏼❤️
I'm 62 now but when I was about 7 years old... I was helping my daddy dig the garden, he was giving me precise instructions, watching over my shoulder to ENSURE I was safe. I jumped on the spade, missed the 'shoulders' and ripped my shin open. My fabulous Dad died when I was 13 years old and occasionally I happen to glance upon the scar and a flood of beautiful memories cascade within me of the times I 'helped' my Dad. Crusoe and Sawyer are in incredible free spirited, down to earth, loving hands.... Take no heed to the armchair critics. Big hugs all around! xxx PS. Find some Comfrey and plant it near where your spring occasionally overflows. This is an incredible assert to the feeding of your plants. You get about three cuts a year of comfrey over the season; shove it in a bucket with a lid on. You can add nettles leaves, plantain and dandelion leaves too. It rots downs... smells like horse manure and forms a liquid, which you then dilute...and feed to anything that fruits n flowers. Natural Comfrey grows prolifically in its 'happy' place, however, there is a variety called 'Bocking 14' that is less invasive. It is FABULOUS ... a bit like you lot!🤣🤣💞
Oh ouch Moira, that sounds sore! But what special memories those are. Thanks so much for the advice on Comfrey, we love the sound of it. we are so appreciate of your support friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
I love the way you leave Crusoe to be a kid ! Boys are active and into everything with their curious inquisitive growing minds. God bless you all! It will get harder once Sawyer is in action. This is life on a farm and your wonderful parents … I love you both! We all do…
We love teaching him new things Maria, we are so excited to see both boys running around on the farm. Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Irrespective of gender this is a fantastic life for children. Your kids are far less likely to get hurt because you are all constantly teaching them health and safety as you go through each task with your children at your side's ❤
We are absolutely not worried about Crouse’s safety.We can see how watchful you always are. With little, and not so little ones,accidents will probably happen. It’s the way it is! ❤
Thank you John ❤️❤️❤️
Watching your sweet family makes me wish we could go back 25 years and redo our busy lives! Your priorities are definite perfection!! Thank you for sharing with us! 💗
Thanks so much for watching Tammy, we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
I think it’s fantastic that you allow Crusoe to explore his world. No doubt in my mind that you are both constantly right behind him to guide him 💙💙. Toddlers will be toddlers though. You are amazing parents 👏👏👍👍🥰🥰
"Hello mummy hello daddy" aww crusoe , I just love watching his cuteness fantastic little boy..... tara great job on the composting bins. I can't wait to see the greenhouse and vege gardens soon.... loads of love from fiji 🇫🇯
He loves helping us with projects Sandhya, we are so excited about the compost! Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
You guys are the best and everyone knows you take care of the health and well-being of your children and they should realize that you live on a farm and one day Crusoe and Sawyer will not just play but will use real tools on the farm ,that’s what being a farm kid is all about when the time is right and you have to start teaching them when they’re young so keep doing what you are doing,by the way great job with the compost bin
Thank you so much Mary, we are so appreciate of your support and words of encouragement. 😊🙏🏼❤️
Watching Tara lift those pallets and move that wheelbarrow after a C-section OMG!!!! Take care !!!!
I love that you are NOT helicopter parents, and I know you are watching him closely and letting him learn on his own! Regarding the composting, there are many ways to compost, and that all things will decompose all by themselves. There are ways that speed up the process, but they require more attention. Hot composting requires a minimum 1 meter square pile. The good thing about getting the bin to 140 to 150 degree F internal temp is it will kill weed seeds and harmful pathogens. It’s also a balance of ‘greens’ and ‘browns’ to get to that high temperature. Sometimes I turn my bins regularly, once a week, and in the winter I leave the alone and only add kitchen scraps. It’s a science and an art. Trial and trial, there are no real mistakes, because nature will decompose no matter what. There is a ton of information on KZhead about all the varied ways to compost. You’re doing a super job, the hard part is starting!!! Love to you all!❤
Thank you Kathy. We always love learning from our community 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Hi guys,you’re doing everything right,Crusoe is a rockstar,he’s way safer outside helping mom and dad and playing with his toys then inside in front of a screen,don’t change a thing,if any viewer thinks that John and Tara’s number one concern is not the well-being of the babies should just move on to a different KZhead channel because here you will only find,fun positivity,happiness fun,trial and error and perseverance ❤️you’re an inspiration to us all withou a doubt !
Hi Paula, thank you so much for your lovely comment. We are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
You are providing your children such an amazing life! Crusoe is so helpful and clearly happy. Tara, your compost bins are awesome and it’s so nice your cousin could come help out. 😊❤
Thank you Francesca, we always love it when Nicole comes to visit. We are so appreciate of your support friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Loved watching how Crusoe wants to help and be involved all the time. You are GREAT parents... keep it up!👏👏👏
Thank you Zita, we are so grateful for your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
I love that you allow Crusoe to be involved and watch what you are doing. He will grow up to be a competent young man in many skills. He is sure footed and I am sure that is because you allow him to follow along and don't carry him up and down steps. You are amazing parents. And Tara be proud of your compost bins they look great and you worked hard to put them together whilst balancing the childcare and everything else you do. Tag Team the Newbys achieve so much that the rest of us could only dream of. Thank you again for a great watch on my Sunday x x
Thank you for your lovely comment Lesley. We are so grateful for your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Crusoe is going to be a good farmer,he showed so many skills already.You are such a good parents who thinking of his safety, much love to all of you 🥰
Thank you Anki 😊🌱❤️🇵🇹
Great job! putting in compos. Your boys are so adorable, I see them both helping with the farm very good work ethics being taught to them.
Thanks Angeline, we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
I Love the work that the 2 of you are doing!! I can see the love you have for each other and you boys. Inspiring!!
Thanks so much Leon. That’s a kind comment friend. 🙏❤️
Crusoe loves to help out! He’s going to be a hard working, loving , well balanced young man one day just like his mom and dad! That was a big project and and looks great. We love to work on the yard and coming up with new projects that will help grow. Love your enthusiasm and energy. We had two boys and growing up in a farm taught them a lot of responsibilities and how to have fun doing the things we love. They are grown now but we are so proud of them and their work ethics. I think it’s great that Crusoe loves helping and has so much fun doing it. Love watching him play, he’s a very a happy little boy 👦 ❤
Thank you Reina, our little Crusoe absolutely loves helping out! Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
The boys are being raised by joyful parents. What more could they ask for. Great job Tara. The compost bins will provide much needed compost mixed in the garden and flowers. Sawyer is getting so much loving and mommy’s kisses.❤
Thank you so much Rachel, we are so excited about the compost bins! We are so appreciate of your support friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Oh your day of handling guests. 2 kiddos, A husband, creating your compost bins and laying out your garden was wonderful to watch. I only wish i could be helping in someway. My son broke his arm doing cartwheels with his sisters when he was 4or 5 so your kids are just fine. I’m recovering from a broken wrist with a plate and pins installed so folks can injure themselves going up a couple of steps. I love watching you Newby’s come together and let us all live through you vicariously. ❤❤❤❤
We have been very busy on the farm Denie! We do hope your wrist gets better soon friend ❤️❤️❤️
I think thus is an amazing composting station. I love to see Crusoe digging and planting a stick! How precious! Sawyer has amazing eyes. I appreciate the way you show us parts of your life together. 🌸🌷🌸
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Tara and John, I think you are great parents. Children learn by doing, the plastic toys are fantastic learning tools. Anyone who has ever had children will know they have accidents no matter how careful you are. I love seeing Crusoe being so involved in all your projects. So important for him. Another lovely; inspiring video. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely comment Nicola, we are so appreciate of your support friend ❤️❤️❤️
First you two are exceptional parents! Patient, loving, caring and educating Crusoe & Sawyer every moment no doubt they will be amazing men one day! Bravo Tara, the composting site is amazing! Being When I was a young mom, I remember when our two were little, all the projects we did together as a family, I also know the hard work it takes as a mom, meals, laundry, story time etc etc on top of projects…Well done Tara! See you Wednesday! Lots of love! ~Cara (USA) ❤
Thank you Cara, this was such a lovely comment to read. We love that we can give our boys this kind of life and that we can do these projects together, such special memories. Sending you lots of love, see you on Wednesday friend ❤️❤️❤️
Wow.....I loved this video again. I want to mention how much your choice of music during the video's are so appreciated. It's very uplifting music and goes along with what you are doing. I have turned off some video's from other channels because the music gets irrating. Oh well...I digress. I love how you are parenting your precious children. Great job on all the work you did. I bet you slept well those nights after all that physical labor. Whew!! I was tired just watching. I loved when Crusoe was enjoying saying hello to his daddy around the compost bins. So much fun! Have a glorious day and thanks for sharing again. Well done!
Great to hear that Laura, thank you for the lovely comment. Thanks so much for watching, see you on Wednesday 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Crusoe is being what a toddler does an inquisitive busy 2 year old and I realised that he had plastic tools. When we grew up in Rhodesia we had the privilege of running around barefoot drinking from a hose pipe, climbing trees, etc etc people in today society have too much to say. When Crusoe said Hello mummy hello daddy" that was a melting moment, he is so full of energy, love and cuteness. Tara those were very good compost bins. Thank you both once again for a lovely time in your garden.
He absolutely loves his tools Lieuwina, we love that he has his own set to use around the farm. Loved hearing from you friend, thanks so much for watching. See you on Wednesday ❤️❤️❤️
It is obvious that you two are great parents, please don't let those who have probably never experienced life with a toddler bother you. We used to live by a pond, and rather than be afraid of everything, I taught my little children their boundaries and limitations, and also taught them how to swim just in case...For kids to be given an appropriate amount of freedom and independence teaches them confidence, among other things. What a great adventurous childhood! And, Tara, my love, you are WONDER WOMAN! Congrats on your compost bins; great job! And so great to have the advice and help of a wonderful, talented husband like John. You make a great team.💖 See you next time! Love from CT, USA
Thank you for your lovely comment Louise. It put a smile on our faces, thank you ❤️❤️❤️
You are both doing such a fantastic job! Sending positivity and a big thumbs up!
Thanks Dianne! we are so appreciate of your support 😊🙏🏼❤️
I also agree that you allow your children to engage in your activities and explore without hovering. Crusoe is very active and enjoying his life. way to go guys!
Thanks Deborah, we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🪱🇵🇹🏡
BLESS YOU GUYS!! Giving Crusoe all these opportunities ( with real tools even) is amazing!!! You as the parents know what your doing. Living in this way gives you many opprtunities that give children a childhood to never forget! Hes dreams will be of such amazing things with grow an emagination that has no limits!!!! That compost bins.. where "KICK ASS"! lol love it!!! Thank you for sharing your lovely life on the farm!!!!!
Thanks so much for watching Jaime, we are so appreciate of your support friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Love love love watching little buddy Crusoe helping and doing….. and I find the music chirpy and delightful! Hello Mummy and Daddy was the BEST! ❤
We are so glad you enjoyed this episode Andrea, thanks so much for watching 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Good morning from Ontario Canada! Enjoying your video with my morning coffee, It's 7:30 am here on a beautiful Sunday morning!
Good morning Jenniffer! Thanks so much for watching friend, we love hearing from you 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Buenos días chicos, el algoritmo de KZhead me acaba de recomendar vuestro canal, estoy haciendo una maratón para ver muchos de vuestros vídeos, sois una familia muy hermosa, saludos desde Madrid,España 🇪🇸
Yay! We are so excited to have you join us on our adventure Afrodisio. We always love hearing from you and are so appreciate of all your support. We post a video every Wednesday and Sunday 😊❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
He is such a happy boy, and I know it is because you guys are his parents. He is a healthy, beautiful, happy boy! Also, i am happy to see a boy that is not constantly with a cell phone!! I love it!!
Thank you Edna ❤️❤️❤️
I think it’s cool to see Crusoe so involved & interested in everything. Unfortunately my husband’s son was more interested in video games & didn’t learn all the valuable skills his dad could teach him. You two are doing an excellent job!
He absolutely loves helping friend! we are so appreciate of your support 😊🌱❤️🇵🇹
Tara and John, you are not only great parents but the way you work together is amazing! Another great video.
Thank you so much Carol! ❤️❤️❤️
It’s always time well spent when I get to spend time watching your videos. I just love watching the progress on your farm, and watching Crusoe and Sawyer grow.
We are so glad you enjoyed this episode Mona! We love having you join us for this adventure 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Love you, guys, love the way you are raising your children, love watching your relationship, love what you are doing with the farm! I deeply wish you all the best! And thank you for the new second epishode every week! My day gets better just for swatching you! Keep on!
Thank you Nicas. We love having you join us on this exciting adventure 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
@23:10 So nice of you two to have helped out Crusoe with all that shoveling!!! 💗💗💗
I had the best helpers Shauna, thanks for your support friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Yes... yes... the tiny house. 😁The greenhouse with wooden beams (John is an incredible carpenter), lined with polycarbonate panels, looks amazing and lasts a lifetime😉👍🤟
Thanks friend, we are so excited about them! Thanks so much for watching 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Just listen to the birds! 🥰 You did it, Tara! The compost bin will last long enough to get you started! 🙂 What a sweet family! And nice you can have a helpful visitor! 💕 God gave each, the husband wisdom and the wife. 😊
We love hearing all the birds on the farm Rhonda, such beautiful sounds. We love having Nicole here to help us out. we are so appreciate of your support friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Crusoe so gets it!!! What a great helper he is and you are teaching him sooooo much in the process of creating a sustainable life! Good job Mom and Dad!!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment Linda ❤️❤️❤️
Great to see you released from baby duties enough to be able to have your own building project, Tara. I love your new compost bin system. Go girl! Who needs boring running up and down the hill when you can get your exercise doing something fun, useful and productive. Seeing Crusoe in the wheelbarrow brought back so many happy memories from my time living on a little island when we used to get Poppy from A to B on the island by wheelbarrow when it was too far to walk. We also had a sofa on a tractor trailer for longer journeys! Crusoe is getting the best life, learning, copying, using real tools (stuff the haters!) as well as his toys. So funny he sleeps with his chainsaw. What a great life you're giving him and Sawyer.
We have absolutely loved having my cousin here to help out Lottie, it does give us some time to work on projects. He loves climbing in the wheelbarrow, so special. Thanks so much for watching friend, see you on Wednesday 😊🙏🏼❤️
Tara, you are an amazing, super women! How you do it, with two babies and a husband, is to be commended to say the least. Great job. ❤️😁🌹
Thank you so much friend, you are too kind. Sometimes it is a little tough but we just take it day by day 😊🙏🏼❤️
@@TheNewbys It sure is not easy Tara, but it takes grit, courage and strenght of character and you possess that and much more. Chapeau to u! 🧢 🌹🤗
Tara you are so adorable in this video. Good to see joy much you enjoy being back at work. This life makes you glow.
Thank you Anna, I absolutely love it 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
I love your compost bins. It's not how beautiful or not they are - it is that they are DONE and getting the job done! Well done!
Exactly! Thanks Janina! Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🇵🇹🏡
Growing up on your beautiful farm will enhance learning for your boys like nothing else can . Of course, you keep your little ones safe .
Thanks so much friend. Safety is our number one priority with our boys. we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Hi Newbys I love how Crusoe and Sawyer will be raised, so involved in everything and being shown safety first ... I heard someone on another channel say they let their children ( who are now 5,9 &12 ) do risky things safely as they have to learn on a farm ,but always supervised , your doing an amazing job with everything and love your channel 🤩
Hi Joanne, thank you so much for your support. It means the world to us 😊🌱❤️🇵🇹
I love the use of pallets to make the compost bins. That’s very clever. The highlight for me in this video was seeing your son sleeping with his new tool. So sweet. Cheers!
Thank you Leo 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Absolute respect for where you are going. Never stop trying! My wife and I grew up (50 years ago) in a completely self sufficient community. In those days we grew everything we ate and everything we fed our livestock. We live a fairly simple lifestyle all the while trying to share the love of gardening and tending the orchard. We look forward to each video and enjoy seeing your life in a Mediterranean climate. A bit envious. All the best to your little family.
That sounds amazing Doug! Definitely something we want to do too. Thanks so much for watching 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
A belated happy birthday to Crusoe… hello Crusoe🧁🎈🥳🍎 I love how you are filming the mornings and seeing the farm wake up. The compost bins look amazing! Thank you for bringing us along, it is a joy to see the farm come alive and also your children’s personalities shine.
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes Rebecca. we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
I love watching your projects. Crusoe is such a happy little boy. He and Sawyer are beautiful babies. I enjoy watching them grow. 🤗😘😍
Thank you Linda, both boys send you lots of love and hugs ❤️❤️❤️
What a wonderful job you're doing! What an inspiration! See you next Wednesday!
Thanks Elsa, we are so excited! Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼🌾🪱🇵🇹🏡
I'm so excited to see the veggie garden take shape, can't wait to see the greenhouse up and running and watch your garden grow! Compost area looks great. As ever, Crusoe and Sawyer melt my heart every time I see them. In awe of the way you are balancing the many things you need to do, what a challenge! Love to you Newbys, you are my favourite KZhead binge xxxx
We are so glad you enjoyed this episode friend. Thanks so much for watching. Sending you lots of love 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Tara, you managed to make the compost bins, practically, all alone. That was great!Congratulations! Well, with some help from Crusoé, of course. He is such helper and fantastic kid! This project is very important and it will be very useful to your vegetable garden. It' is also so good to see how happy and healthy your children are.
Thank you Magu, we have the best little helper in town! we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Well done Tara, Crusoe, Nicole, Sawyer and John(your editing), it is an all in the family affair. Love to see Jolly Crusoe always participating in all your projects, do not worry Tara and John, we know you are careful with Crusoe and soon to follow Sawyer, having little ones around you it is keeping you on your guards constantly for them but what JOY to see you playing with Crusoe, hello daddy and mommy, and then snuggling and embracing Sawyer at the end of a hard day of work. I cannot say anything about composting but regard all your projects as useful information certainly will share with friends who have large gardens. Thank-you again always wonderful every Sunday and now Wednesdays to see you all. Job well done Tara. Cheers🇵🇹🏡👋👏🤗🙏💖🌺🦋💕👶👶
Thank you Joanne, you are too sweet friend. We are so glad you enjoyed this episode. We are very excited about the compost bins, hopefully some of your friends might find it useful too. Thanks so much for watching friend, see you on Wednesday 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Your pallet compost bins look fabulous. The veges and flowers are going to be happy. 😁🥦🥬🥒🧅🧄🌻🌼🌷
Looks good keep moving forward. Job well done,
Thank you Martine, we are SO excited about them! Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
It's not easy pleasing everybody. Give yourself a little bit of grace. If anyone summed it up, it was Curseo when he said it was "Sawyer," who broke it. So let these "comments," and "opinions," good or bad slide down the hill and be put in the compost pile to be used as "fertilizer," on another project. Be happy, and thankful, and just live life. 😊
Thank you KJ, we appreciate this comment. Will definitely try and let those comments go into the 'compost bin'. Thanks friend, your support means so much to us 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Oh didn’t hear that Cursoe said it was Sawyer! 🤣😂.
Crusoe will become an apprentice when he grows up with all the skills he has 😊 so much to do you guys never stop working have a great week x
Thank you Karen! Always lovely to hear from you friend. ❤️🙏
Don’t worry that it will rot in two weeks. Lots of people in the UK who have allotments do exactly what you have done and they last for years. You’ve done a great job there 🤩 Your compost is looking great too 😊
Great to hear that Edna, Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Yes. My pallet fences in Johannesburg are taking years to rot! Even with the termites at them 😂
Well done Tara and Crusoe, your composting bins are great! Repurposing the pallets and bamboo was a great idea. Bye everyone. See you Wednesday. 🌸
Thanks Irene, we are SO excited about the composting bins! Thanks so much for watching, see you on Wednesday 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
That was a good day on the farm !! Crusoe is such a happy boy. He keeps me smiling ! Wow Tara no need to go for a run today ! That was hard work ! Thanks for sharing this beautiful day ! 🙏💕🌷
No gym needed for you Tara! And never for a second have we thought your kids were in danger! I just wish I could go back and start over and raise my kids the way you are raising your two boys. So in awe of your purpose and very hard work. ❤❤❤❤.
Thank you Tena, we are so appreciate of your support friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Tara 👍🎉great job❗️ Healthy life❗️ Happy children❗️ Kind husband❗️ Well done❗️
Thank you so much, we are so appreciate of your support friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
The close up of Sawyer yawning was so cute. BTW, snakes love my compost. Well done on your compost bins. Very nice.
Thanks Deborah! We will keep an eye out for them. Exciting!!
Another great video, well done Tara and John. Just keep being yourselves, raise the boys as you wish and keep plugging away at the farm. It will take time and that’s fine - enjoy the journey not just the destination.
Thank you so much friend, we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Wheel barrow rides are the best!!! Good on ya, Crusoe!! In a few years Crusoe and Sawyer will have a wheel barrow race for sure :)
Love them Ima! Thanks so much for watching friend 😊🙏🏼❤️
hey Newbys! I have been so encouraged by the way you have engaged and share your passions for day to day with Crusoe (and hopefully Sawyer too when he's older) - he's learned so much already! Loving him sleeping with his chain saw...clearly best toy ever. Thank you again for all you share - great job on the compost heap Tara...slow and steady accomplishments xx
Hello Jo. He absolutely loves his chainsaw, so cute to see. Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Good morning Portugal! We just started Daylight savings time, Spring ahead here in Southern New England. Also, the largest Portuguese population, outside Portugal. Go Benefica!
🦅 BENFICA rocks!! ❤️🇵🇹
Good morning Vaughn! Great to hear from you friend. 🏡😊🇵🇹❤️
@@TheNewbys it's a good life. 🏳️🌈 🇺🇸🇵🇹
Amazing accomplishments - especially so with two under 3 in tow! Like many others have no doubt said, I think the way you're raising your children is amazing - having them at your side as you work is just the dream. There are way too many overly fearful people who don't consider that they aren't seeing the full picture - that this is highly edited reel. There are a million moments in between filled with tenderness which can't be captured because you're the ones holding the camera. I did want to thank you, as in part you've helped to inspire me to get back to my garden - 2 years ago I had a TERRIBLE time with it; issues from pests, to soil issues...you name it. Top to bottom it was the worst year I'd had in my years of gardening. I never got around to starting it last year but this year I've got lots of progress and promise. thanks! (fingers crossed the darn birds, squirrels aphids, rats & mice, skunks, etc give me a break!)
Thank you so much Alexandra. We are so glad we could help inspire you! we are so appreciate of your support friend 😊🌱❤️🇵🇹
Beautiful morning with beautiful people. Thank you!
Good morning Judith! Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Super proud of you Tara you did such an amazing job with the compost 🎉🎉🎉 you my dear are a wonderful mother/wife/farmer ❤
Thank you so much Michelle, we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
If I could I'd leave you another subscription and 20 likes for each episode! And 10 extra just for Crusoe. I suppose you should build him a climbing-house-cave-hybrid-construction from the left over palettes! I am glad that you're not those overprotective helicopter parents, but let this beautiful human being make his own experiences and memories (and soon he will teach that to Sawer). Adventures sometimes can be painful, but that's life. I was allowed to run, dig, build, mess, water, climb, jump, hang around in our huge Brazilian garden. I have only the best memories, yet I probably hurt myself while playing monkey on those three palm trees, eating unripe oranges from those bitter orange trees full of thorns, cutting cactuses into slices and "baking" them into "fish and chips" plus "tasty" deserts of mud and dirty water, chopping those camellias and making "remedies" of them, hiding in caves under dense bushes, plus sniffing the intense perfume of orchids, freesias and osmanthus most of those days. I was similarly trustful with my boys, always having my lavender essential oil at hand, which in most little accidents was the best helper, which they still know an appreciate now as young adults. One of my eldest son's first words was "oil" when he hurt himself! Only once stitches were needed (incident in school!) and once x-rays for the other lad (incident in school!). As I (now 63) they never ever broke a bone! Good mental and physical health along with teaching mindfulness seem to be important for the upbringing of the youngest generation. Plus a balanced mostly healthy diet of course, which helps with mental and physical health again.
Ah thank you Eliane, this was so lovely to read. We love that we have a space where our kids can run around and be kids. We are so appreciate of your support , thanks for watching friend 😊🌱❤️🇵🇹
@Eliane, A friend told me that you can leave 20 likes and more, for each episode by liking other's comments. It really helps their channel to do that. I now do that with my favorite channels and the Newbys are definitely one of my very favorites!
Aww Crusoe loved the pallets to play in …. Can’t wait to see him playing in the tree house You both do so well despite having two children Please take time out sometimes , as sometimes burn out creeps up unexpectedly You’re both doing a fantastic job Well done 🥂🍾❤️🙌🌠🌈🌻
Both our boys are going to LOVE the treehouse, so excited to get started on that one. Thanks so much for watching friend, we definitely try and find some quiet time during the day or week. Not always easy, but we try ❤️❤️❤️
All I have to say you have an extremely happy 2 year old, I think Sawyer will be abit quieter ❤❤❤
Thank you Anna, we are so appreciate of your support ❤️❤️❤️
I am enjoying every task of yours...special the little YOUNG MAN...ADORABLE..AWESOME FAMILY..
Thanks Cornelia! Crusoe sends lots of hugs and we all send our thanks for watching. great to have you along for this adventure. 🇵🇹❤️🙏
Well done Tara on your compost area! In the video you stated poring concrete for your greenhouse slab. My family uses concrete footings (dig down so the structure will be flush to the ground) to "anchor" the building and five stability. We use a weed barrier or cardboard to prevent grass/weeds from growing. But IF we decided to move the greenhouse sometime later, no concrete slab. I understand it may not work for everyone. I just thought I'd share. Sorry for waffling on. See ya Wednesday ❤
Thank you for sharing that information with us Tammara, we will definitely keep that in mind. we are so appreciate of your support friend, see you on Wednesday 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
@@TheNewbys I just recently watched somebody do this, check out Epic Gardening by Kevin Espirito, he just put up his glass greenhouse and they used the method mentioned by Tammara. It's either on his epic garden channel or epic homestead channel, I forget, but it's a recent video. Easy to find.
Great job with the compost pile Tara! Excited to see Wednesday’s video. Lovely to see your cousin back, hope her visit was lots of fun. I just love all the beauty shots from around the farm, you always catch good ones! Good to see you as always. ~ Jen
Thank you Jen! We are also SO excited about the compost bins. We have loved having her here to help, thanks so much for all your support. Sending you lots of love and see you on Wednesday 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Don't worry about your fans airing their views about Crusoe picking up tools etc. UOUR CHILDREN ARE LUCKY TO BE TWO OF THE BEST LOOKED AFTER ON THENPLANET.
Congratulations on your fantastic compost bins Tara. What a lovely vlog hanging out with Tara, Crusoe, Nicole, Sawyer and a cameo from John. This was just what I needed today. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely week. See you Wednesday ❤🎉
Thank you Sandy, we all thoroughly enjoyed building the bins. So glad you enjoyed this episode, see you on Wednesday friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
You are amazing parents!!!
Thank you Julie 😊🙏🏼❤️
You are doing good with your little ones. I raised two kids with tools around. Keeping awareness as to what's going on around is paramount of course, but they need life experiences to be able to grow into conscious people who are also aware of life.
Thank you Terry, we are so appreciate of your support friend. We love that people show concern and love our little boys as much as we do, so grateful for that but safety is our number one priority for sure 😊🙏🏼❤️
I love the fact that you kinda have a clean slate to do whatever you want to do now. It's going to be awesome when you are done.
It’s brilliant Charlotte. Thanks so much for watching and taking this journey with us, your support is so very much appreciated! 👍🙏🇵🇹🏡
You guys are so inspisiring! Watching you all build this paradise is so heartwarming and I can't wait to be able to do the same! Also, watching Crusoe grow into such an independent strong young man is sooooo cute!!!! Its crazy to think at his age he has more knowledge about homesteading and nature than most adults!! That is amazing!!!!!! Sending you guys lots of love and success
We are so glad you enjoyed this episode Isabella. Thanks so much for watching friend 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
Hello, Crusoe is the best assistant you could ever have ☺️☺️. Hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷.
Thanks Sonia! The little man is fab! Great to hear from you, thanks for watching friend. ❤️🙏
We love spending time in Portugal. Paul and I agree that if we were younger, we would be doing exactly what you're doing. It's been a joy to watch you bring your acreage to life and renew the buildings you found upon it. Thank you for sharing your family's journey. Best of luck from Canada.
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Tara you and john are doing an amazing job with your boys. They will grow to be confident young men. Great job on the compost bins. You are both getting through that never ending lists of jobs. Wow you have come so far, I think we all are enjoying your journey and watching your boys grow.
Thank you Elizabeth! What a lovely comment to read. Thank you friend. we are having so much fun here on the farm. Great to have you joining us. 🙏🇵🇹🏡
You guys amaze me, how much you get done, especially with an inquisitive toddler, and a baby to oversee. I think it’s wonderful that you not only allow, but encourage Crusoe to be such an adventurous, outgoing child, who lives life fully. A free range childhood is a genuine gift to give your children. It must be so hard difficult to have your life scrutinized and criticized, without people knowing the full picture. It’s a shame they make you feel like you have to defend yourself and your methods. As far as I can see, you’re doing a wonderful job, and both your sons will grow up to be confident, strong, hard working, intrepid explorers of the world, just like their amazing parents. BTW, your compost bins are wonderful. Good salvaging of materials on hand.
Thank you so much Alie, we are very grateful that we get to give our children this kind of life. we are so appreciate of your support friend 😊❤️🙏🏼🇵🇹
Tara you are one inspirational lady xx You and John are brilliant parents. Keep doing what you are doing xxx
Thanks so much friend! we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹
The best way to parenting, and I am an older person so I know, is to do it your way. You're doing awesome. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Thank you friend ❤️🇵🇹
Excellent job Tara on the compost bins!🤗 Also, you two are excellent parents! One thing that’s very clear from watching your channel is how much love, care, and supervision you devote to Crusoe. You achieve the fine balance (which is hard with a toddler) of keeping him safe while still allowing him to explore, investigate, and enjoy the farm. Well done mom and dad!😊💗
Thank you so much Susan, this was a lovely comment to read. we are so appreciate of your support ❤️❤️❤️
Great job! 🥳 Honestly- seeing how you made these compost bins made a lot more sense to me than any other DIY compost how-tos I've seen on youtube. So many people overcomplicate things. So thank you. I too have been wanting to make these and have ALSO been putting it off for whatever reason. You've inspired me! ☺🙌 PS Crusoe should be voted coolest baby on youtube 🥰
Thanks so much for watching friend! We have the cutest little helper in town. we are so appreciate of your support 👩🏼🌾🌱❤️🇵🇹