Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for putting this very real video out there in the universe❤ I’m a mom of two small children and I too love Christmas season so much! I have been feeling very similar stresses and the guilt that goes along with worrying Christmas won’t be magical enough but also not wanting to overextend what is financially feasible for my family. It’s so hard with the cost if living being so high. Thanks so much for sharing your new gifting traditions as well🍎
I’m so sorry to hear you’re also struggling. Inflation is bananas. Just think about what made Christmas magical and memorable for you as a child. For me, I only remember a handful of gifts (my cabbage patch doll, a toboggan because they forgot to put it out and I went to the bathroom and they said I just missed Santa who had come back to drop it off because he missed it!). They will remember the energy and mood more than the gifts. The four gift idea has been such a relief. Merry Christmas 🤗
Life is expensive! It's so hard not to let it consume my thoughts all of the time! I'm always worrying about finances!! I too try to to think that others have it worse then my family does...but your right everyone is their own battle to fight. Thanks for venting...it makes me feel not alone for feeling this way! I love your Christmas gift idea! 🍎
Big hugs! You're not alone! Thanks for sharing! Im struggling too! Christmas is going to be about spending time together and baking and stuff! Prayers ❤️🌲🤗
Thank you so much. I’m so sorry you’re struggling too, but it sounds like you’re doing it right, because those things are what it’s all really about ❤️
Tears are still free , let them flow . 🍎 🍏 it’s good for you and your kids to see , gives them chance to comfort you and gives a viewer a chance to share . We all seem to forget how good it feels to talk a little .
I’m not one who’s afraid to cry, but this is a really beautiful way to look at crying. I completely agree. Sometimes a good cry fixes everything. Yes, I think we are all craving some real connection 🤗
We did the same categories with our kids. They're adults now, and our son just brought it up over Thanksgiving. Fun memory. ❤ I can relate to the giant expenses at the most inconvenient times. 😢 I will say, as we head into our first Christmas season as empty nesters, it all seems like small stuff. But I remember it being so draining and defeating at the time. So glad I found your channel today! 🎄❤️
I understand your anxieties! I have a vlog and I have been trying to reach certain goals. I have given up vlogmas this year to relax and enjoy my holiday. Your family is beautiful!
Love the 4 gift idea. My kids are grown now, so they just get money, but I think it would work in any family with children. Car expenses are the worst. I have cried a time or two over car repairs :).
I hear ya girllll !!! It’s ruining everything this insane inflation. In the same boat.. anxiety, broke , unexpected repairs, root canal w a cap. Ughhh. and it IS real life. Thanx for sharing ❤💚
Ugh, I’m so sorry you’re also having struggles. I used to work as a dental assistant and hygienist before kids so I know just how much that costs. It is apparent from all these comments that so many people are feeling this. Thank you for being here ❤️
Don’t cry. The audio may not have made it over the airwaves, but it was *real* _in real life,_ and togetherness in real life is the most important part❤
The audio fail was just the last straw of the day. I realized it’s not the end of the world, just frustrating. You’re absolutely right. Thank you for your kind words 🥰❤️
I am so glad you're here ❤️ …and thank you for saying that. I always feel so vulnerable when I share the stuff that isn’t pretty, but it’s what I appreciate in others so I’ll keep sharing 🥰
I live in central Texas and you showed up in my fyp! I love seeing how different the climate is and you are so engaging! We also do Christmas Day at home.
🍎 Talking is good. This is a hard time of year for a lot of people, and for others, and at other times, it’s absolutely joyous. Swings and roundabouts. I think your gift idea is brilliant. I loved the colour of the wall behind you with the pictures and twinkly lights. The cost of car maintenance/repair, no matter who you are or where in the world you are, is always guaranteed to come at the most in opportune time. There is a saying that you can’t change other people, but you can change how you react to them ... apply that to vlogmas. No pressure, a fun activity that gets done when it gets done. Even the most seasoned vloggers struggle with dailies. No pressure. Stay snug.
Thank you so much for you kind and comforting words. I feel like I was just hugged. It’s a fine line of trying to push myself out of my comfort zone and still enjoy the season…I’ve been so inconsistent with vlogging and I wasn’t to be consistent. Thank you so much for being here, friend 🥰
You are not alone at all - stress and money and debt and cost of living- it's all SO much. We're with you, and constantly have that looming "how long can we keep this up?" Thought. Luckily, my husband and I take turns on who's spiraling 😝 all that to say, I'm sending you bug hugs in this tough time 💓🍎🍏
Ugh, I’m so sorry you’re feeling it all too. It’s nice to know we aren’t alone, but also sad that so many are scared. I like that you balance each other out…we tend to each stressors about every different things at different times so we have all our stressed out bases covered 😏🫠😉🥰
We are loving our evening walks. Not quite as brisk as your walks would be:) chilly for this California gal though. I absolutely love how your vlogmas includes real snow and winter wonderland scenes. I agree! All the feels are there and you always find and share the most cozy, magic moments. Those watch hours are so challenging. I’m sure you will Surpass the 500. thank you again for being so open.
I’m not sure I could do Christmas in the heat! It would just feel so odd 😂…and I hate summer weather and humidity 🫠. The watch hours are brutal BUT there must be a way! Thank you, as always, for the words of encouragement ❤️
🍎I feel like "sticker shock" was every once in a while before, and now it's literally every single thing - it's jarring, constantly jarring, how expensive absolutely everything is! I so feel this!
Omg, I know. Our local stores are wicked…$17.99 for a large tub of peanut butter?! $23 for a large bag of chocolate chips? I’m sorry, what? No. Stoppit.
🍎 i completely understand about the anxiety and omg the brakes. Us too…my sons van needed new brakes and we got the 1,250 estimate as well…thankfully husband was able to do them but jeez how is anyone supposed to afford that??? Especially before Christmas…thx for posting - makes me feel we are not alone
Ugh! It’s awful! I was telling my dad that he needs to teach me how to change the oil and brakes so that I can do it someday because this is bananas. Thankful we only have one car! I’m glad my story made you feel less alone. That was my goal. Hugs 🤗
🍎 I have struggled with anxiety/panic disorder throughout my life at different intervals. It's not fun. I appreciate your honesty and sharing about this. I am a new subscriber and two things attracted me to your youtube channel. One would be your warm personality that comes through regardless of how you may be feeling at the time and the second thing is your gorgeous paint colors and decor in your house. I am a huge fan of bright color in my home and these days everyrthing is gray neutral, which makes me sad. I look forward to more videos from you. Oh, and one more thing- your eyes are very pretty.
I’m so sorry to hear you also struggle with anxiety. It’s really not fun at all. I hope you’re in a balanced or good place with it all now. How do you manage it? I actually love hearing about WHY you subscribed. That’s very kind. I sometimes wish I could be more minimalist, but it’s just not in my nature. I am so glad you’re here, friend ❤️
I’m working really hard to not have a mental breakdown this December. I’ve just realized the past three years December becomes my breaking point. 🍎Thank you for sharing and sending you a hug ❤
Oh damn! I never would have guessed it which I guess is why we need to talk more openly. It’s all about the highlight reels and leaves us thinking we are doing something wrong. Thank you for sharing that with me…sending hugs right back at you 🫰🏻🥰
I just stumbled onto your channel and this is my first video by you......I subscribed, because I hear you. I count my blessings daily. I think it is a wonderful idea to get 4 gifts for each child. Something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. Covers all the bases and makes each gift more special. Also, I just want to tell you that your hair is absolutely adorable!! Love it!!
Thank you for subscribing! It’s an incredibly simple yet profound solution to gift giving, isn’t it?! Also, thank you for the hair compliment ❤️! I am so glad you’re here, friend.
🍎I relate so strongly to your 'spiralling' gift giving with your children. We also have three and I know what you mean about trying to keep everything even but then the gifting grows into way too much, many of which are fillers, because one child just happened to have interests that made them easier to buy for than the others. Also, cost of living in general. Ouch! Sorry to hear about your brakes. Just before COVID our car's transmission blew up at a time when, on one income, we really couldn't afford to replace it. We did, but boy howdy were things tight for a while. So I know what you mean by that 'sick feeling'.
Exactly!! It’s so tiring. Doing the 4 gift thing this year really seems to be alleviating the stress and is also managing their expectations. Oh man, cars are terrible. We had to sell our 5 goats in order to pay for car repairs one time. Heartbreaking. Hugs
Hugs and 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎, hold on, it's going to get better soon. I've noticed it happening usually before Christmas, all that can go wrong, suddenly go wrong all together, one after another. As if someone UP there checked the ledger and found out that this year underachieved in bad things occurring, so to keep up with the margin, they pour them all at once on us. 😂 Which means, soon they will run out of bad things, and the good things will start to happen! I would say, you turned the corner already, because finding out about brakes now is so much better than when you on a slippery road. Cost of fixing them is high, but not in comparison with what might have happened if the problem would go unnoticed. Big thanks to your guardian angel, who is working really hard, as it seems. ❤
Thank you for being so real! I get it. We are there too. We homeschool five kids so I’m home all day, and with inflation trying to take care of a family of seven on one income is insane! You are not alone. Also, we did the four gift thing one Christmas and it was awesome! It helps so much!
It’s bananas! And of course our kids are in bottomless-pit-always-hungry-mode during the most expensive time of our lives. How are you doing it? Our food budget is the only area we could actually reduce and I know I need to go back to making more from scratch. It’s comforting to know we aren’t alone…but also sad.
Oh I get it! All our five are boys, so food is insane! And one of ours has celiac, so we have to be GF which is insane expensive. $17 for a bag of flour! I have to make everything from scratch, and do my best to save on groceries some how. Groceries is our only place to cut expenses too. Im trying more vegetarian meals…you are so not alone!
It’s brutal. I’m so sorry to hear you’ve also had unexpected expenses. Staying positive is key, but sometimes we just need a moment to cry or be dramatic too 😉
Sending you hugs. My life has had unexpected expense after expense since August. I’m definitely feeling pinched this holiday season. You aren’t alone. 🍎🍏. I did the 4 presents for my kids when they were younger (23 & 21 now). I loved it, it managed expectations and the budget. Hang in there. ❤
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that you’re struggling too. I hope your luck changes soon. I’ve been wanting to do the four gift thing for years and I’m so glad we are now! You too, friend 🥰
This year for christmas we are going to my sister's christmas day in Aurora and im dreading it 😅 usually we stay home. I do the same thing with gifts and already started that horrible habit 🤦🏻♀️
🍎Thanks for sharing. Loved your genuinalty and the four gift idea. I’m finding it hard to by Christmas gifts for everyone, kids and grandkids. Anyway stay strong God will provide all of our needs. Can’t wait for you next vlog. 😊
Oh! Did you mean 75 Hard? It’s more of a mental toughness challenge…one of the daily requirements is an outdoor workout which we always did as a walk in the winter! Hope that helps ❤️
May I suggest Cherry Manlove's book The Little Book of Peace., lots of beautiful ideas for calming your inner self. Small book with big thoughts! You'll love her UA-cam channel as well. And you're doing a fabulous job, and hey....your hair is beautiful 😊😂!!
Oooooh! I’ve never heard of her or that book so I will definitely check it all out! Thank you for the suggestion. Thank you for the lovely words of encouragement too. So glad you’re here ❤️
I’m grateful for your honesty. I agree with EVERY single thing you said. Most of us, if we’re honest, are struggling with something. I had emergency surgery last Saturday night.😒 Here’s the upside: I am alive! It could’ve been so much worse: a colostomy bag on my side. Your videos are cozy, warm, and real. Breathe deep, scream into your pillow, and know that you’re not alone. 🍎❄️🫂
I’m so glad that you’re alive and that you feel safe enough to share your story. Thank you for the kind words and for being here. Sending you all the healing vibes 🌈✨
I don't know where you're located, but 1250 for brakes sounds insane to me! I paid half that for all four brakes. I'm not sure if you're able to check somewhere else for another quote, but it might be worth it. My heart goes out to you! Inflation is hard
I think it’s a pretty average cost for our location without driving an hour away because we also need new rotors🫠….we do live in a super expensive rural cottage country area where everything is more expensive. Thank you for caring enough to share that though! I really appreciate it 🥰
I woke up with a sore throat today ugh. I thought i was not going to get it either from my husband, but here I am now with it. A lot of people are sick now ugh. I have the subs now, but boy hard to get those watch hours. It actually is 4000 watch hours. I am only half way there. Thanks for talking about mental health. I am going to talk raw about it more on my channel too. Right now I only have one video telling about my panic attacks and anxiety. I have had anxiety since it seems forever, but after my mom died it got tons worse and also since post-menopause and the children being grown. But that is my story does not mean it will be yours.
Oh no! Mine didn’t really turn into anything so I hope yours is the same. The watch hours are A LOT! my first goal was the 500 subs and 3000 watch hours. It’s 1000 subs and 4000 watch hours for becoming monetized, yes? It would appear that people prefer and crave honesty…so yes! Share what you’re comfortable sharing. I’m so sorry you lost your mom and suffer with the anxiety and find some refuge from it somehow. Hugs 🤗🥰
Next time get a second opinion on stuff like brakes. Every time I take my car in they come up with something they need to fix extra and I always say I’ll bring it back later because I’ll need my car and have someone else check it. 9 out of 10 times my brakes were fine, my tires were fine…
So sad that we can’t trust people or businesses to be honest. I think it’s legit though as it’s been 3.5 years without any work done yet… Thank you though for that tip ❤️
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Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for putting this very real video out there in the universe❤ I’m a mom of two small children and I too love Christmas season so much! I have been feeling very similar stresses and the guilt that goes along with worrying Christmas won’t be magical enough but also not wanting to overextend what is financially feasible for my family. It’s so hard with the cost if living being so high. Thanks so much for sharing your new gifting traditions as well🍎
I’m so sorry to hear you’re also struggling. Inflation is bananas. Just think about what made Christmas magical and memorable for you as a child. For me, I only remember a handful of gifts (my cabbage patch doll, a toboggan because they forgot to put it out and I went to the bathroom and they said I just missed Santa who had come back to drop it off because he missed it!). They will remember the energy and mood more than the gifts.
The four gift idea has been such a relief.
Merry Christmas 🤗
Thankyou for your words...I agree with the 4 gift rule ..I could never get my husband to agree...so be encouraged.. blessings to you and yours...
Haha! It took years, but yes! I am very pleased 😉
🍎I feel you!! Life is crazy sometimes! Take the time that you need… we’ll be here!
Thank you so much for that. You have no idea how comforting that is ❤️
Life is expensive! It's so hard not to let it consume my thoughts all of the time! I'm always worrying about finances!! I too try to to think that others have it worse then my family does...but your right everyone is their own battle to fight. Thanks for venting...it makes me feel not alone for feeling this way! I love your Christmas gift idea! 🍎
Awe. I’m glad you feel less alone because of my sharing. That’s why I share. Sending hugs 🤗❤️
Big hugs! You're not alone! Thanks for sharing! Im struggling too! Christmas is going to be about spending time together and baking and stuff! Prayers ❤️🌲🤗
Thank you so much.
I’m so sorry you’re struggling too, but it sounds like you’re doing it right, because those things are what it’s all really about ❤️
Tears are still free , let them flow . 🍎 🍏 it’s good for you and your kids to see , gives them chance to comfort you and gives a viewer a chance to share . We all seem to forget how good it feels to talk a little .
I’m not one who’s afraid to cry, but this is a really beautiful way to look at crying. I completely agree. Sometimes a good cry fixes everything.
Yes, I think we are all craving some real connection 🤗
Thank you for being real and sharing your life!
Thank you for watching and for the kind comment 🥰
🍎 always stuck with your honesty. I’m in the UK & so many are struggling just now, it’s heartbreaking. 🍎🍎🍎🍎
I know. It’s heartbreaking and so frustrating.
Hugs
We did the same categories with our kids. They're adults now, and our son just brought it up over Thanksgiving. Fun memory. ❤ I can relate to the giant expenses at the most inconvenient times. 😢
I will say, as we head into our first Christmas season as empty nesters, it all seems like small stuff. But I remember it being so draining and defeating at the time. So glad I found your channel today! 🎄❤️
If only we could have that perspective when we are deep in it, eh? I’m
So glad you’re here 🥰
🍏 looking forward to the next video!!
I'm so glad you're looking forward to it! 🥰
I love your openness of life, mental health and the good and bad in life.....🍎
Awe! Thank you, that means a lot to me to hear ❤️
It has been a hard time for many. Thank you for sharing your thoughts
And thank you for being here ❤️
I appreciate you sharing heartfelt and sincere videos. Sending you a hug 🍏🍎🍎🍏❤️
That means so much! Thank you for being here 🥰
🍎🍎🍎the cost of living is totally overwhelming! Cars are expensive. So are pure bred dogs. 😮💨😮💨😮💨
Thanks for the lovely vlog!
It really is because what can we do aside from cut back and keep paying the crazy prices?!
What breed of dog do you have? I love dogs ❤️
I understand your anxieties! I have a vlog and I have been trying to reach certain goals. I have given up vlogmas this year to relax and enjoy my holiday. Your family is beautiful!
It can be so hard to let go of expectations, so proud of you for doing what is best for your mental health! ❤️
Love the 4 gift idea. My kids are grown now, so they just get money, but I think it would work in any family with children.
Car expenses are the worst. I have cried a time or two over car repairs :).
It’s been such a stress free way of buying gifts!
Ugh, cars 🫠
You are 💯 percent right. Many, many people are having a tough time right now. 🍏
It’s brutal and it shows no sign of stopping, sadly.
I hear ya girllll !!! It’s ruining everything this insane inflation. In the same boat.. anxiety, broke , unexpected repairs, root canal w a cap. Ughhh. and it IS real life. Thanx for sharing ❤💚
Ugh, I’m so sorry you’re also having struggles. I used to work as a dental assistant and hygienist before kids so I know just how much that costs.
It is apparent from all these comments that so many people are feeling this.
Thank you for being here ❤️
Thank YOU!! Very very much
Don’t cry. The audio may not have made it over the airwaves, but it was *real* _in real life,_ and togetherness in real life is the most important part❤
The audio fail was just the last straw of the day. I realized it’s not the end of the world, just frustrating. You’re absolutely right. Thank you for your kind words 🥰❤️
Thank you I feel less alone 🍎 🍏 keeping it real is another reason I am so glad I found your vlogs.
I am so glad you're here ❤️ …and thank you for saying that. I always feel so vulnerable when I share the stuff that isn’t pretty, but it’s what I appreciate in others so I’ll keep sharing 🥰
So glad this popped up on my feed tonight. Love your gift giving plan. It never fails car problems arise at the worst possible time.
I’m so glad too! Thank you for being here. It does seem like that doesn’t it 😭
🍏 Thanks for sharing the good and bad. I'm enjoying your videos so keep posting!
I’m so glad!! That’s the plan 😉🥰
I live in central Texas and you showed up in my fyp! I love seeing how different the climate is and you are so engaging! We also do Christmas Day at home.
Wow! I’m so glad you’re here! Thank
You for the kind words. I actually have some family in Texas ❤️
I always love hearing what you have to share. And this was all so real and timely. I think many of us are feeling similar. ♡
It’s bananas. I hate it so much.
I’m glad you’re here, lovely 🫶🏻🥰
🍎 Talking is good. This is a hard time of year for a lot of people, and for others, and at other times, it’s absolutely joyous. Swings and roundabouts.
I think your gift idea is brilliant. I loved the colour of the wall behind you with the pictures and twinkly lights.
The cost of car maintenance/repair, no matter who you are or where in the world you are, is always guaranteed to come at the most in opportune time.
There is a saying that you can’t change other people, but you can change how you react to them ... apply that to vlogmas. No pressure, a fun activity that gets done when it gets done.
Even the most seasoned vloggers struggle with dailies.
No pressure.
Stay snug.
Thank you so much for you kind and comforting words. I feel like I was just hugged.
It’s a fine line of trying to push myself out of my comfort zone and still enjoy the season…I’ve been so inconsistent with vlogging and I wasn’t to be consistent.
Thank you so much for being here, friend 🥰
🍎 I’m so happy your videos made it to my suggested videos. I appreciate the sincerity in the way you share your life with us. 💕
Thank you so much!! I’m also glad you’re here 🥰
🍎 🍏 100% get the whole gift buying stress. Sending you a big hug. X
It’s gotten out of hand! Sending a hug right back at you 🥰
You are not alone at all - stress and money and debt and cost of living- it's all SO much. We're with you, and constantly have that looming "how long can we keep this up?" Thought. Luckily, my husband and I take turns on who's spiraling 😝 all that to say, I'm sending you bug hugs in this tough time 💓🍎🍏
Ugh, I’m so sorry you’re feeling it all too. It’s nice to know we aren’t alone, but also sad that so many are scared. I like that you balance each other out…we tend to each stressors about every different things at different times so we have all our stressed out bases covered 😏🫠😉🥰
❤❤❤ Hugs!
Awe thank you!
Apple 🍎 I love you honesty it’s very refreshing
Awe! Thank you so much 🥰
We are loving our evening walks. Not quite as brisk as your walks would be:) chilly for this California gal though.
I absolutely love how your vlogmas includes real snow and winter wonderland scenes.
I agree! All the feels are there and you always find and share the most cozy, magic moments.
Those watch hours are so challenging. I’m sure you will
Surpass the 500. thank you again for being so open.
I’m not sure I could do Christmas in the heat! It would just feel so odd 😂…and I hate summer weather and humidity 🫠.
The watch hours are brutal BUT there must be a way!
Thank you, as always, for the words of encouragement ❤️
🍎I feel like "sticker shock" was every once in a while before, and now it's literally every single thing - it's jarring, constantly jarring, how expensive absolutely everything is! I so feel this!
Omg, I know. Our local stores are wicked…$17.99 for a large tub of peanut butter?! $23 for a large bag of chocolate chips? I’m sorry, what? No. Stoppit.
🍎 The feeling is mutual
❤️
Thank you for this. Your honesty and vulnerability are what we need more of right now. Sending hugs. ❤🍏🍎
It means so much for you to say that. Thank you ❤️
🍎 🍏 ❤
Wonderful!
🍎 enjoyed your warmth and honesty. It was refreshing!
I can’t tell you how much that means! Thank you for being here ❤️🫰🏻
🍎🍏 I'm sorry that your brakes need to be replaced! 😢It's such a hard time to have things go awry! ❤❤❤
It will be fine…you’re right though, terrible timing 😭
🍎 i completely understand about the anxiety and omg the brakes. Us too…my sons van needed new brakes and we got the 1,250 estimate as well…thankfully husband was able to do them but jeez how is anyone supposed to afford that??? Especially before Christmas…thx for posting - makes me feel we are not alone
Ugh! It’s awful!
I was telling my dad that he needs to teach me how to change the oil and brakes so that I can do it someday because this is bananas. Thankful we only have one car!
I’m glad my story made you feel less alone. That was my goal.
Hugs 🤗
🍎 I have struggled with anxiety/panic disorder throughout my life at different intervals. It's not fun. I appreciate your honesty and sharing about this.
I am a new subscriber and two things attracted me to your youtube channel. One would be your warm personality that comes through regardless of how you may be feeling at the time and the second thing is your gorgeous paint colors and decor in your house. I am a huge fan of bright color in my home and these days everyrthing is gray neutral, which makes me sad. I look forward to more videos from you. Oh, and one more thing- your eyes are very pretty.
I’m so sorry to hear you also struggle with anxiety. It’s really not fun at all. I hope you’re in a balanced or good place with it all now. How do you manage it?
I actually love hearing about WHY you subscribed. That’s very kind. I sometimes wish I could be more minimalist, but it’s just not in my nature.
I am so glad you’re here, friend ❤️
I’m working really hard to not have a mental breakdown this December. I’ve just realized the past three years December becomes my breaking point. 🍎Thank you for sharing and sending you a hug ❤
Oh damn! I never would have guessed it which I guess is why we need to talk more openly. It’s all about the highlight reels and leaves us thinking we are doing something wrong. Thank you for sharing that with me…sending hugs right back at you 🫰🏻🥰
🍎🍏….it reeeeallly is tough right now 💜
It’s nice to know we aren’t alone, but it’s awful that so many are hurting and struggling. It’s scary.
I just stumbled onto your channel and this is my first video by you......I subscribed, because I hear you. I count my blessings daily. I think it is a wonderful idea to get 4 gifts for each child. Something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read. Covers all the bases and makes each gift more special. Also, I just want to tell you that your hair is absolutely adorable!! Love it!!
Thank you for subscribing! It’s an incredibly simple yet profound solution to gift giving, isn’t it?!
Also, thank you for the hair compliment ❤️!
I am so glad you’re here, friend.
🍎❤ still love your hair! I swear I'm chopping mine off! Lol things will be ok! Just take a breath and have some tea and toast!
Haha! It’s a little different every day 😉.
The panic of things has passed now. Toast and jam fixes everything 😉
🍎I relate so strongly to your 'spiralling' gift giving with your children. We also have three and I know what you mean about trying to keep everything even but then the gifting grows into way too much, many of which are fillers, because one child just happened to have interests that made them easier to buy for than the others. Also, cost of living in general. Ouch! Sorry to hear about your brakes. Just before COVID our car's transmission blew up at a time when, on one income, we really couldn't afford to replace it. We did, but boy howdy were things tight for a while. So I know what you mean by that 'sick feeling'.
Exactly!! It’s so tiring. Doing the 4 gift thing this year really seems to be alleviating the stress and is also managing their expectations.
Oh man, cars are terrible. We had to sell our 5 goats in order to pay for car repairs one time. Heartbreaking.
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I've noticed it happening usually before Christmas, all that can go wrong, suddenly go wrong all together, one after another. As if someone UP there checked the ledger and found out that this year underachieved in bad things occurring, so to keep up with the margin, they pour them all at once on us. 😂
Which means, soon they will run out of bad things, and the good things will start to happen!
I would say, you turned the corner already, because finding out about brakes now is so much better than when you on a slippery road. Cost of fixing them is high, but not in comparison with what might have happened if the problem would go unnoticed. Big thanks to your guardian angel, who is working really hard, as it seems. ❤
Haha! You’re absolutely right about better now than later for sure! Just one of those days.
Thank you for being here and for the kind words ❤️
Can't believe I missed a cozy and warm video ❤
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Please hang in there and hold on to hope. This is a great video!
Thank you for the encouragement! That really means a lot! 🥰
🍎🍎🍎thanks for being real. The hallmark movies make people think that it should be all perfect
Haha! Hallmark movies and social media!
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Thank you for being so real! I get it. We are there too. We homeschool five kids so I’m home all day, and with inflation trying to take care of a family of seven on one income is insane! You are not alone. Also, we did the four gift thing one Christmas and it was awesome! It helps so much!
It’s bananas! And of course our kids are in bottomless-pit-always-hungry-mode during the most expensive time of our lives. How are you doing it? Our food budget is the only area we could actually reduce and I know I need to go back to making more from scratch.
It’s comforting to know we aren’t alone…but also sad.
Oh I get it! All our five are boys, so food is insane! And one of ours has celiac, so we have to be GF which is insane expensive. $17 for a bag of flour! I have to make everything from scratch, and do my best to save on groceries some how. Groceries is our only place to cut expenses too. Im trying more vegetarian meals…you are so not alone!
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It’s brutal. I’m so sorry to hear you’ve also had unexpected expenses. Staying positive is key, but sometimes we just need a moment to cry or be dramatic too 😉
Sending you hugs. My life has had unexpected expense after expense since August. I’m definitely feeling pinched this holiday season. You aren’t alone. 🍎🍏. I did the 4 presents for my kids when they were younger (23 & 21 now). I loved it, it managed expectations and the budget. Hang in there. ❤
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that you’re struggling too. I hope your luck changes soon. I’ve been wanting to do the four gift thing for years and I’m so glad we are now!
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This year for christmas we are going to my sister's christmas day in Aurora and im dreading it 😅 usually we stay home. I do the same thing with gifts and already started that horrible habit 🤦🏻♀️
Oh no! I’m sure it will be nice, but I refuse to leave the house that day! Good luck 😬
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🍎Thanks for sharing. Loved your genuinalty and the four gift idea. I’m finding it hard to by Christmas gifts for everyone, kids and grandkids. Anyway stay strong God will provide all of our needs. Can’t wait for you next vlog. 😊
I’m sorry you’re also struggling with buying gifts. It’s been a rough few years. Thank you for the heartfelt words and for being here ❤️
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Do what you can, don't stress. 🍎Family and sanity is far more important.
Thank you for that! I’m definitely trying to walk the fine line of challenging myself to make more videos but also enjoy the season.
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I didn't catch the name of the walking program you were planning to start in January - would you mind sharing again?
Oh! Did you mean 75 Hard? It’s more of a mental toughness challenge…one of the daily requirements is an outdoor workout which we always did as a walk in the winter!
Hope that helps ❤️
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May I suggest Cherry Manlove's book The Little Book of Peace., lots of beautiful ideas for calming your inner self. Small book with big thoughts! You'll love her UA-cam channel as well. And you're doing a fabulous job, and hey....your hair is beautiful 😊😂!!
Oooooh! I’ve never heard of her or that book so I will definitely check it all out! Thank you for the suggestion. Thank you for the lovely words of encouragement too. So glad you’re here ❤️
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I’m grateful for your honesty. I agree with EVERY single thing you said. Most of us, if we’re honest, are struggling with something. I had emergency surgery last Saturday night.😒 Here’s the upside: I am alive! It could’ve been so much worse: a colostomy bag on my side. Your videos are cozy, warm, and real. Breathe deep, scream into your pillow, and know that you’re not alone. 🍎❄️🫂
I’m so glad that you’re alive and that you feel safe enough to share your story. Thank you for the kind words and for being here.
Sending you all the healing vibes 🌈✨
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I don't know where you're located, but 1250 for brakes sounds insane to me! I paid half that for all four brakes. I'm not sure if you're able to check somewhere else for another quote, but it might be worth it. My heart goes out to you! Inflation is hard
I think it’s a pretty average cost for our location without driving an hour away because we also need new rotors🫠….we do live in a super expensive rural cottage country area where everything is more expensive.
Thank you for caring enough to share that though! I really appreciate it 🥰
@@the.ellemars Ah yes rotors on top of that will do it. I've been there, I wish you better luck in the near future. Cars are so expensive now 😮💨
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Here is a bushel of apples.
🥹🥹🥹 *promptly makes applesauce 😉
I woke up with a sore throat today ugh. I thought i was not going to get it either from my husband, but here I am now with it. A lot of people are sick now ugh. I have the subs now, but boy hard to get those watch hours. It actually is 4000 watch hours. I am only half way there. Thanks for talking about mental health. I am going to talk raw about it more on my channel too. Right now I only have one video telling about my panic attacks and anxiety. I have had anxiety since it seems forever, but after my mom died it got tons worse and also since post-menopause and the children being grown. But that is my story does not mean it will be yours.
Oh no! Mine didn’t really turn into anything so I hope yours is the same.
The watch hours are A LOT! my first goal was the 500 subs and 3000 watch hours. It’s 1000 subs and 4000 watch hours for becoming monetized, yes?
It would appear that people prefer and crave honesty…so yes! Share what you’re comfortable sharing.
I’m so sorry you lost your mom and suffer with the anxiety and find some refuge from it somehow.
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What a snuggle bug that dog is!
She is a world class snuggler for sure!
Next time get a second opinion on stuff like brakes. Every time I take my car in they come up with something they need to fix extra and I always say I’ll bring it back later because I’ll need my car and have someone else check it. 9 out of 10 times my brakes were fine, my tires were fine…
So sad that we can’t trust people or businesses to be honest. I think it’s legit though as it’s been 3.5 years without any work done yet…
Thank you though for that tip ❤️
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