Join me for my book launch events this month! I'm so excited to meet you all :) 16th January, 7pm, Waterstones, Truro: www.waterstones.com/events/make-it-vegan/truro 20th January, 10:30am-1pm, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Newquay: www.bedruthan.com/events/madeleine-olivia-make-it-vegan-book-launch
My Wife and I typically decorate for Christmas just before the Winter Solstice (around December 20th or 21st), since we also celebrate Hanukkah. We like to give Hanukkah the place of honor before jumping into Christmas. Because we decorate later for Christmas, we will usually leave up our tree until the end of January! Rebellious, I know! Haha! But it actually helps us both to feel more joyful through January when it tends to be very gray and cold outside.
You were on a billboard! That's so awesome! I couldn't wait till mid January to get my book here in the US so I ordered it from Waterstones and got it for Christmas! Yay, it's so exciting, I love everything about the book! I'm an intuitive cook and have literally never bought a cookbook in my life until your cookbook for Veganuary!
I just checked the weather there as I'm rewatching y'all walking Ms Roxy (I love it so much), that wind reminded me of my time living in the bush of Alaska! It's actually warmer there than it is here currently! Also, maybe my app isn't as accurate as I'd hope, but I was surprised to see that the temps don't plummet at night like they do her in the south of the US! I just find these kinds of things interesting and love to learn about different cultures and environments! It and Y'all looked really cold though with the wind! I'm sure that knocks the "real feel" temp way down! Thank you for sharing! ❤
In my country, we take Christmas decorations down on January 6. It stems from the Catholic tradition as that's the celebration of the three wise men coming to visit baby Jesus and it ends the religious Christmas celebrations. There is usually even a sort of public celebration "Farewell to the Christmas tree" where people can bring their Christmas trees and there's like a concert or parade or something. I don't practice the religion anymore, but to me it still feels wrong to take Christmas stuff down before January 6 xD Granted, this time I didn't actually put up any Christmas decorations to begin with so xD
Same here in Portugal. But after Christmas I can't take it anymore (and 6th January is my birthday - it's my turn, jesus!). I took it down right after Christmas last couple years and my family is calling me Grinch now😂
This Christmas was the first one in 7 years that I’ve spent single. Christmas itself was okay, surrounded myself with friends and family which was lovely. But just had an underlying feeling of loneliness. I just want to say that your vlogmas was SUCH a good distraction for me, it was so cozy and warm and it made me feel less alone so THANK YOU❤️
in 2023 I decluttered my social media and only follow 3 people per plattform. You're the one I'm sticking with in 2024, your vlogs are so laid back and down to earth - no fancy behind the scenes shootings no one can relate to or empty advertisement of useless brands - just life in cornwall and doing what you love, thank you SO MUCH! I hope 2024 is going to be a blast for you both
Congrats on your book release and the billboard! That is so exciting! I totally enjoyed Vlogmas, thank you for putting in the time and energy to do it and do it so well. Thanks to you and Alex for sharing your lovely life with all of us. ♥
Ha! I loved seeing this comment because it happens to me too. My fave youtubers making a vlog and being productive and suddenly my motivation makes an appearance
Happy to see you back! I'm having a hard start to the year, mental health issues have come back full force, and your video made me feel a little better. I am on sick leave and feeling guilty about it when really I should be gentle with myself. I like your word of the year, I think I'll steal it! Thank you for being so open about mental health, so gentle and for posting regularly, I've been a follower for years and your work helps me.
9:07 I don't have to do everything quickly, I don't have to do everything at once - it can be done piece by piece and this will keep my peace ✨ immediately paused the video to note that down into my journal!
I did your Christmas up until after the 15th, then got sick on the 21st and tested positive for Covid on Christmas Eve and just now on the tail end so not fun during the holidays. I plan on having my son and his family here for a redo on dinner, not taking my decoration down till after I’ve been able to share it all with my grand children, son and daughter in law. They were great on bringing me homemade chicken veg soup that kept me going cause I had no energy for anything. Great video Madeleine. Wishing you and Alex a wonderful new and positive year for 2024. I have a record player and love it too. Music is balm for the mental state. You have a good plan… congrats on your book, I’ve not really thought about the new year, just to focus on getting well. Good for you on taking it slow and reading a book… sleep is good. Winter is a great time for relax and cocooning in your home. It has a different king of beauty with all the trees free of leaves and Mother Earth at rest and preparing for a renewal in Spring. Have a great weekend and month in January.❤❤❤❤. Congratulations on you book being on the Amazon Build board in New York!!! That is huge!!!!
As a child I remember our family always left the decorations up and you took them down on the day of 12th night because it was considered unlucky !.I did it for many years with my own family, but now as we are all adults I've started to take them down today (3rd Jan) and the tree will be coming down tomorrow. I know people who take them down straight after Boxing Day. I just want to clear up and start the year with a clean house. I find the needles still in the rug months later lol. Also I agree about having a bath, I love it too. So relaxing. Happy New Year Maddie and Alex xx
I feel more alive in the spring when the seasonal depression melts away with the snow. That's a time I usually reflect on what my new year's resolutions were. I think I'll do this more intentionally this year as that does make a lot of sense.
One of my close friends passed away last Spring. The rest of our friend group now meet up for a meal on the 1st Thursday of each month .. we confirm the date for the following month while we're still finish8ng our meal. It is lovely to see each other regularly but we also feel our friend is looking down happy that he passing has brought us together more.
I put Christmas away on Dec 26th and leave “winter” decor up until end of February at the end of winter season. When Christmas itself is over, I’m ready to move on as I decorate mid November lol. I also don’t like to take the old year into the new year, it’s my way to mentally prepare for a fresh start in the new year.
just bought your book here in Italy!! Congrats again and canàt wait to go from vegetarian to vegan this year - a bit difficult in Italy so all inspiration is welcome!
Thanks for this first vlog of 2024! I used to take Christmas decorations down on Jan. 1st or 2nd. But more and more, I just do it little by little, as I feel like it. Today, I took down one bow on the front gate. That's all. Since I'm going out tomorrow, maybe I'll take down the wreath next to the front door. You get the idea. I finally realized putting up the decorations has a deadline, but taking them down shouldn't. By the time Christmas arrives, I'm so completely OVER deadlines, the last thing I want to is have a deadline for taking them down. Thank you again so much for Vlogmas - I really enjoyed it.
Well done on being on a billboard at Penn Station in New York. You so deserve that accolade. You are a natural cook and it comes so easily to you. Thank you for being so real and not pretentious. Loved the beach content - dog heaven and look at that sandy beach - gorgeous. Alex keeps you grounded. Spring next - I already have a catkin bunch hanging on my front door because the high winds yesterday took my Christmas bunch across the road! Time for Spring.
Congratulations Meddie🎉🎉🎉Thank you, for your dedication and hard work😊And I dare to say😇 that we - all your subscribers are happy to see you growing and achieving your goals, please keep going🌻
I’ve been subscribed to your UA-cam for years and years but have honestly only watched a few videos here and there. Love your content but the longer videos tend to not make me want to watch cause my life is hectic. HOWEVER your vlogmas videos this year (sorry last year 2023) have been THE ABSOLUTE BEST THING to happen during the holidays. My partner and I recently moved back to my hometown after 10 years of living abroad and I’ve been having a hard time adjusting and getting used to this life here again. Ive been absolutely loving your videos they have given me a sense of peace and joy while watching them ❤ so happy to have sparked my love for your videos again and I’m looking forward to this year to see around more 😊✨
the spring resolutions talk makes so much sense to me as well! i think it's alright to start contemplating these things during the winter (gives you time to really zero in on what you want to focus on) and then actually implementing the changes/improvements or habits in spring. plus, by starting it later, i feel like this could sort of tricks your brain into thinking you've been doing it longer-does that make sense? anyway, welcome back. thank you for such a thoughtful start to the year!
It depends, this year my wife was ready to take down the Christmas stuff a few days after Christmas, which was fine with me. Here in the States the stores had Christmas stuff out before Halloween, which to me spoils it a little. As far as resolutions, I'm just trying to hang on. 2023 had a LOT of headaches and unfortunate things happen, and I am hoping to build something positive from those events in 2024. I'd go deeper but then this comment would be too long. So long story short, thanks for being you and Happy New Year to you both!!!
Yay! Loved the way you were talking about your new year resolutions and intentions, I think that's a really good way to go with mindsets and also love the spirituality part :)
I loved watching your walk on the beach. I'm American who's lived in the UK, and I've traveled quite a bit. I truly believe you have the best country on the planet.
I'm a Capricorn sun, Aquarius moon, and Libra rising! I love that you got your birth chart for Christmas! That's so cool. I also have 6 planets in Capricorn- I wonder if that's part of being a fast-paced person for you? I think it's partially the case for me.
My intention for this year is to get back to basics and build strong foundations. I feel that since the pandemic I’ve been more stressed, overwhelmed and out of routine. So this year I want to take a step back to breath and reset. Now that I’m more settled in our new home I want to build routine to help support more positive habits and move away from some that are more negative for me and my wellbeing, so for example I have decided to quit Instagram for 2024. Can definitely relate to your theme of slow. I turn 30 this year and just want to stop putting so much pressure on myself. Focusing on looking after and being kind to myself this year. Thanks for sharing your goals!
My grandma and granddpa had that same boot/shoe horn thing/critter! What memories that brought back seeing it! Wow! That's awesome! Your's and their's are the ONLY two I've ever seen like it! Love this!
Took my decorations down December 31st, to be fair we have all been ill over Christmas so just felt like I had had enough and needed to try and make a fresh start. Still not well but felt better for a less cluttered feel about the house.
In Italy the 6th of January is holiday so we keep the Christmas decoration till the 7th. And we put them up on December 8th which is another holiday. Everything based on Catholicism although it's more a traditional thing (I'm not Catholic anymore, but I follow this tradition every year for my Christmas decorations).
I have also not done very much. I’m just sat on the sofa between Christmas and New Year and it helped me to realise that I actually do too much and it’s okay to just have some slow time. Happy New Year
I took my decorations down on Jan 1st this year and had a big clean up and declutter. My word for the year is positivity, I am a positive person but I am a hard task master on myself and a perfectionist. I want to look at most I do in a positive way and not get caught up in my head! I’ve done a vision board and put it on my phone and will look at those images to remind myself. Same as you slow living is on there. Lovely vlog and so nice to see you having a positive start to the year. Was made up to see a long vlog!! How exciting re the billboard!! That’s so awesome ❤
You should try reiki healing as one of your wellbeing/spiritual activities - I absolutely love it and it does me wonders! I love having a word of the year, such a great idea!
Hi Madeline Happy New Year! I just wanted to say how much your “go slow” has resonated with me. I am very similar in nature to some of your traits! It has taken my husband to teach me to give myself permission to go slow! I am very much of the train of thought that I have a list and I must complete it and if I don’t I am cross with myself. Really silly when you say it out loud but if that is how you are, very hard to step outside of it! I now do ask myself “Does this really need to be done if I don’t have time or just don’t want to”? I hope we can both “go slow” and prioritise self care and embrace the now 🙏 Reading, cooking, walking and yoga are all those things for me! I have your book and have already done some of the recipes 👩🍳 Thanks for the encouragement and find time for you ❤️
I usually take the decorations down the first but leave the lights and the tree ( minus the ornaments) for as long as I can. Since it’s still dark out and the seasonal depression would hit to hard if they were gone too 😅
I agree to simplying life. I use google notes and calendar all the time and for years an am able to cross out or delete items easily..also have changed resolutions into intentions and actively bring them into my morning pages....
I’ve really enjoyed this vlog. Firstly, thank you for the reminder to slow down. I’m trying to get more of a routine as I’m halfway through my mat leave and have no idea how I’m going to get back to work, but I needed the reminder to still find time for me. Secondly, you deserve all the success for your hard work - how mental being advertised on a billboard in New York!! Go you!!
Don't you enjoy the ritual of taking down the holiday decorations? I do, almost as much as putting them up! I love the clean, fresh feeling of a purge and a fresh start.
It's funny that you mentioned piano lessons...I played for many years when I was younger and I told my husband recently that I want to get a piano again. Slowing down resonates with me as well, during the winter months especially. I grew up in South Florida, where it is basically one season year round (summer/HOT) and there are no rest periods, no down time and I always felt that I had to be "on". Now where I live in the Midwest we have seasons and my activities, moods and pace go accordingly (although many people here fight hard to avoid winter instead of embracing it 😂).
Hi Madeleine, had to get your book! And I just love your down to earth approach, your honesty, humour and your cooking! I’m hoping to be more organised and start meal planning, along with food shopping with the help of your book, I really enjoy your videos and I’m probably your parents age, maybe a bit older, if i lived closer i would definitely go to your event at Waterstones, you are a lovely young woman and your videos cheer me up, so thank you for all of the hard work you, and Alex do, all the best Carol 😊
Congrats on the book and showing up on the bill board! No need to put down the Christmas decoration so early if you don't feel like it. Christmas time traditionally goes until 2nd February (Candle mass), so leaving them up for all of January is totally ok ;)
Congratulations on been ultra famous now!, and why the hell wouldn’t your book be on a bill board in New York over the holidays. Very well deserved and happy new year to you both 😊
All your Christmas presents were awesome. I grew up in Canada and the States and listened to Bay City Rollers/Queen/The Cars. I'm not sure if I'm your parents age. I am 59. I got a record player for Christmas too! Lp's are making a slight comeback. Congrats on Penn Station--an accomplishment indeed! So deserving Maddie--I can't wait to get my copy. Loved the video.
You are just the loveliest, and absolutely deserve that billboard in NYC! I hope you sell lots of copies of 'Make it Vegan' over in the US thanks to that billboard my dear 🥰
I'm also for slowing down this year, after wanting to expand and achieve for the last few years. My word is the Swedish "ro", which can be translated to "tranquility". Feels so good with being ok to just be, without the need to be better all the time! x Edit: congrats on the billboard!! well deserved 🎉
My family celebrates the new year on the spring equinox (nowruz/called Persian new year but celebrated everywhere by lots of people) so you can have a second new years with resolutions in spring!
El Niño being here, it’s been a very mild winter thus far. It’s also meant that we (I’m in the Niagara region, Ontario, Canada) have had a very very grey and overcast December. We had lots of fog the whole week leading up to Christmas. Normally this time of year I just hunker down into cozy knits and light a fire and candles and I quite enjoy the dark and quiet but this year it’s been tough. We normally have relatively mild Christmas’ here, but it’s also normal for us to have blue skies during the day. I think because it’s not cold (I’ve had windows open for bits during most days) and there is no snow, I feel like I should be out and about more but it’s just been SO DARK. That kind of gloomy overcast where there isn’t even any clouds, it’s just blech grey …. I’ve felt absolutely unsettled in myself. Found it hard to rest. Consequently I really wanted to take all the Christmas stuff down immediately after Christmas this year, but I haven’t because the family is still enjoying it. We usually don’t get the tree and bring out the bulk of the decorations until a few days before Christmas and then keep them up until Epiphany ( the twelve days of Christmas and the three wise guys 😉 ….). My mother grew up with the tradition that it was bad luck to bring the Christmas tree into the New Year so she always took ours down by the 31st at the latest. Anyhow …. I don’t normally hurry to take down decorations but this year I am really looking forward to getting the house back to rights. I think it’s absolutely crazy that we even try to be terribly productive at this time of year. It’s too cold and dark. I agree that it’s best to wait until spring for the really big plans and projects and what not. The dark of winter feels best, to me, as slow project kind of time of year. Lots of reading and knitting and puttering around doing projects that make home feel cozier and more satisfying in little ways.
Loved this vlog as per usual. I cried with joy for you when you talked about your book being on the New York billboard, that’s incredible, congratulations! So much hard work paying off for you both, admirable and inspiring 💚💚💚 xx
I’m a bit anxious about this New Year because I have no idea what I’m doing with my life and I feel a lot of pressure. But I was so happy to see you posted again! This year I’m also not setting crazy rules and resolutions but like you thinking of some intentions and maybe some vision boarding to clear my mind what I want in my life this year. Happy New Year🩵
I watched this video over the course of two days and now I can’t remember what I wanted to comment on 😏…I always want Christmas up early and dread taking it down. Every year, my husband thinks we should leave our (fake) tree up all winter and just call it a winter tree, but it does feel nice to have the space back. My dad is a blacksmith and we always had a boot remover that he made out of horseshoes so I asked him for one. He gave it to us many Christmases ago and it gets used daily. So good for kids too. We used to be full vegan, but I found it hard to find whole foods my kids would actually eat, but I still try to make vegan meals regularly. Congrats on having your face in Times Square! That’s such a big deal. Well deserved 🎉
Amazon is delivering my book on the 13th…..impatiently waiting!♥️ My decorations are still up simply because its dark and raining and the lights make it feel cozy!…Happy New Year! Nice to have you back.
Hi Madeleine I loved your goal setting.and loved your content,and talking about slowing down.ans I heard the sme about how new years is in march spring equinox it makes more sence.congrarilationd on your book,look foraRs to checking your next video❤
been veggie fully for 11 years and completely vegan for about 6 months after taking forever to fully give up dairy in sweet things (chocolate had a hold on me) - so excited for all the veganuary content, especially after the treat that was vlogmas too 💗
Oooh if you need vegan choc recommendations let me know! I’m vegetarian but I run a vegan store in London, we stock a fair few chocs that I’ve tried and some of them are my faves, vegan or not! 🥰
I decorate for Christmas on Thanksgiving ( usually takes me 3 days because I have so much) then I like to take it all down before the new year to start fresh.
What a great start to your Happy New Year! What an absolute thrill and compliment to have your book displayed on the Amazon billboard! Congratulations Maddie!!! 😍👏
Teehee!! That is so amazing congratulations Maddie! And only a few hours from where I live 😁. There are two big Christmas trees in my city and they're already taken down today which seems like a bit of a waste to me as they weren't put up until mid December. I want to be able to walk by them all of January 😂
In Belgium we normally start Christmas decorations after December 6th because the night before Sinterklaas visits all the children during the night to give them presents (Santa Claus is based on Sinterklaas). We take the decorations down on January 6th: on Three kings' Day/Epiphany.
Congrats on the billboard!! I've been to New York and saw those Billboards :) so I know its exciting. I love the countryside you always post; its beautiful!!!
Happy new year!! I just bought the e-book version (easier for me to adjust the text so I can see) I like the layout and already want to make something from it this weekend! Congrats on such an amazing acheivement for you and your book.
Really enjoyed seeing how the first couple of days of the new year unfolded for you both. I can really relate to the intentions you are focussing on this year and its good to have a gentle approach to considering what will serve you well rather than hard and fast goals./resolutions Happy New Year! 🎆
I felt you might be back today! Happy New Year to you both! Your book! It’s great, I bought it as a moving in present for my son when he moves to his new house next week! You must be so proud of your book and being on the billboard, I cried when you shared that! Lol heck I’m proud of you! Took my decorations down on the 2nd this year! I often leave it a bit longer, I hate saying good bye to my tree and lights but I love the feeling of more space once it’s all put away!i make gift tags from all of this Christmas cards and put them away with any ribbons and string that I have left. Then go through the house and declutter a bit for our local jumble sale in early Jan and make room for the new books I get for Christmas! Loved the video, you’re always an inspiration, I love your honesty! Xxxxx
Happy New Year guys! Hello from the states. Girl, congratulations on your book and amazon billboard in NY🎉 I've been a long time subscriber and although I'm 44 years young, I love following you bc I appreciate your transparency. I wish you & alex and the furbabies lots of new and exciting things this year. Thank you for getting me through 2023. I look forward to your videos and all your chit chats❤ Way to go Maddie. So proud of you. Also, Happy Birthday Month! My daughter turns 21 on the 21st. I'm a virgo and my husband is a capricorn. Anyways, I'm glad your word this year is "slow" bc I tend to do things at a fast pace as well. Slow sounds like a sloth lol but I'm in need of "slow"💐❤️☕🛀🏻✨
My decorations come down on the 2nd of Jan. 🎉I'm not a vegan or veg but I will be buying your book.. I love your recipes for the simplicity of them all.. You have inspired me to try new things. ❤
You must have been in shock to see yourself on that billboard! What a thrill! I took down the decorations on Jan.2 and did a good dust and vacuum. The not so fresh garland went straight into the fireplace! Ha! No snow in my part of Canada, we are having your weather lol. I don't mind the dark days (what does that say about me? Lol)
Yay you're back! Happy New Year! I live in NYC, I wish I knew they were advertising your book at Penn Station, I would have gone and sent you a picture. That's great news! Congrats
Glad you had a good Christmas and New Year with family and friends, l started putting the bits and bobs around the house away last Friday and the fetched the tree down on Monday 1st but l do not have a set time when l fetch them down so long as all put away by the 6th,congratulations on your face being on New York billboard, how exciting and crazy, you are very organised so as you say word of the year slow, do things when you want to if you want to, your walks on the beach are great, you had some really nice things for Christmas loved your record player from your Mom and Dad, Gerry and the Pacemakers sang Never Walk Alone the football anthem they sing, take care xx
Join me for my book launch events this month! I'm so excited to meet you all :)
16th January, 7pm, Waterstones, Truro: www.waterstones.com/events/make-it-vegan/truro
20th January, 10:30am-1pm, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Newquay: www.bedruthan.com/events/madeleine-olivia-make-it-vegan-book-launch
My Wife and I typically decorate for Christmas just before the Winter Solstice (around December 20th or 21st), since we also celebrate Hanukkah. We like to give Hanukkah the place of honor before jumping into Christmas. Because we decorate later for Christmas, we will usually leave up our tree until the end of January! Rebellious, I know! Haha! But it actually helps us both to feel more joyful through January when it tends to be very gray and cold outside.
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You were on a billboard! That's so awesome! I couldn't wait till mid January to get my book here in the US so I ordered it from Waterstones and got it for Christmas! Yay, it's so exciting, I love everything about the book! I'm an intuitive cook and have literally never bought a cookbook in my life until your cookbook for Veganuary!
Alex Monroe is a he, not a she. Just fyi! Your necklace is very pretty and very fitting for you since you do love mushrooms!
I just checked the weather there as I'm rewatching y'all walking Ms Roxy (I love it so much), that wind reminded me of my time living in the bush of Alaska! It's actually warmer there than it is here currently! Also, maybe my app isn't as accurate as I'd hope, but I was surprised to see that the temps don't plummet at night like they do her in the south of the US! I just find these kinds of things interesting and love to learn about different cultures and environments! It and Y'all looked really cold though with the wind! I'm sure that knocks the "real feel" temp way down!
Thank you for sharing! ❤
In my country, we take Christmas decorations down on January 6. It stems from the Catholic tradition as that's the celebration of the three wise men coming to visit baby Jesus and it ends the religious Christmas celebrations. There is usually even a sort of public celebration "Farewell to the Christmas tree" where people can bring their Christmas trees and there's like a concert or parade or something. I don't practice the religion anymore, but to me it still feels wrong to take Christmas stuff down before January 6 xD Granted, this time I didn't actually put up any Christmas decorations to begin with so xD
In Poland there is another religion which starts Christmas on January 6. In mix religions families the Christmas are celebrate twice 😊
Yeah I think my parents are the same with taking it down on the 6th!
Nice tradition.
The same here...and the song goes.." the 12 days of Christmass"....meaning it ends on the 6.th of January❤
Same here in Portugal. But after Christmas I can't take it anymore (and 6th January is my birthday - it's my turn, jesus!). I took it down right after Christmas last couple years and my family is calling me Grinch now😂
This Christmas was the first one in 7 years that I’ve spent single. Christmas itself was okay, surrounded myself with friends and family which was lovely. But just had an underlying feeling of loneliness. I just want to say that your vlogmas was SUCH a good distraction for me, it was so cozy and warm and it made me feel less alone so THANK YOU❤️
in 2023 I decluttered my social media and only follow 3 people per plattform. You're the one I'm sticking with in 2024, your vlogs are so laid back and down to earth - no fancy behind the scenes shootings no one can relate to or empty advertisement of useless brands - just life in cornwall and doing what you love, thank you SO MUCH! I hope 2024 is going to be a blast for you both
Glad to see you back Madeleine love your essence and spirit.xxx
Congrats on your book release and the billboard! That is so exciting! I totally enjoyed Vlogmas, thank you for putting in the time and energy to do it and do it so well. Thanks to you and Alex for sharing your lovely life with all of us. ♥
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I started watching then felt the need to pause, do my skin care and shower and change before watching again, brilliant motivation.
Ha! I loved seeing this comment because it happens to me too. My fave youtubers making a vlog and being productive and suddenly my motivation makes an appearance
Happy to see you back! I'm having a hard start to the year, mental health issues have come back full force, and your video made me feel a little better. I am on sick leave and feeling guilty about it when really I should be gentle with myself. I like your word of the year, I think I'll steal it! Thank you for being so open about mental health, so gentle and for posting regularly, I've been a follower for years and your work helps me.
9:07 I don't have to do everything quickly, I don't have to do everything at once - it can be done piece by piece and this will keep my peace ✨ immediately paused the video to note that down into my journal!
I did your Christmas up until after the 15th, then got sick on the 21st and tested positive for Covid on Christmas Eve and just now on the tail end so not fun during the holidays.
I plan on having my son and his family here for a redo on dinner, not taking my decoration down till after I’ve been able to share it all with my grand children, son and daughter in law.
They were great on bringing me homemade chicken veg soup that kept me going cause I had no energy for anything.
Great video Madeleine. Wishing you and Alex a wonderful new and positive year for 2024.
I have a record player and love it too. Music is balm for the mental state. You have a good plan… congrats on your book, I’ve not really thought about the new year, just to focus on getting well.
Good for you on taking it slow and reading a book… sleep is good. Winter is a great time for relax and cocooning in your home. It has a different king of beauty with all the trees free of leaves and Mother Earth at rest and preparing for a renewal in Spring.
Have a great weekend and month in January.❤❤❤❤.
Congratulations on you book being on the Amazon Build board in New York!!! That is huge!!!!
As a child I remember our family always left the decorations up and you took them down on the day of 12th night because it was considered unlucky !.I did it for many years with my own family, but now as we are all adults I've started to take them down today (3rd Jan) and the tree will be coming down tomorrow. I know people who take them down straight after Boxing Day. I just want to clear up and start the year with a clean house. I find the needles still in the rug months later lol. Also I agree about having a bath, I love it too. So relaxing. Happy New Year Maddie and Alex xx
I feel more alive in the spring when the seasonal depression melts away with the snow. That's a time I usually reflect on what my new year's resolutions were. I think I'll do this more intentionally this year as that does make a lot of sense.
One of my close friends passed away last Spring. The rest of our friend group now meet up for a meal on the 1st Thursday of each month .. we confirm the date for the following month while we're still finish8ng our meal. It is lovely to see each other regularly but we also feel our friend is looking down happy that he passing has brought us together more.
I don’t have a fixed date to take down my tree. I take my decorations down when I get a chance. It’s still up today and may be up for another week.
I put Christmas away on Dec 26th and leave “winter” decor up until end of February at the end of winter season. When Christmas itself is over, I’m ready to move on as I decorate mid November lol. I also don’t like to take the old year into the new year, it’s my way to mentally prepare for a fresh start in the new year.
I agree, March and September are my two 'new beginning' times to start new intentions, I rest in Jan/Feb, hibernation time
just bought your book here in Italy!! Congrats again and canàt wait to go from vegetarian to vegan this year - a bit difficult in Italy so all inspiration is welcome!
Thanks for this first vlog of 2024! I used to take Christmas decorations down on Jan. 1st or 2nd. But more and more, I just do it little by little, as I feel like it. Today, I took down one bow on the front gate. That's all. Since I'm going out tomorrow, maybe I'll take down the wreath next to the front door. You get the idea. I finally realized putting up the decorations has a deadline, but taking them down shouldn't. By the time Christmas arrives, I'm so completely OVER deadlines, the last thing I want to is have a deadline for taking them down. Thank you again so much for Vlogmas - I really enjoyed it.
Well done on being on a billboard at Penn Station in New York. You so deserve that accolade. You are a natural cook and it comes so easily to you. Thank you for being so real and not pretentious. Loved the beach content - dog heaven and look at that sandy beach - gorgeous. Alex keeps you grounded. Spring next - I already have a catkin bunch hanging on my front door because the high winds yesterday took my Christmas bunch across the road! Time for Spring.
Congratulations Meddie🎉🎉🎉Thank you, for your dedication and hard work😊And I dare to say😇 that we - all your subscribers are happy to see you growing and achieving your goals, please keep going🌻
I’ve been subscribed to your UA-cam for years and years but have honestly only watched a few videos here and there. Love your content but the longer videos tend to not make me want to watch cause my life is hectic. HOWEVER your vlogmas videos this year (sorry last year 2023) have been THE ABSOLUTE BEST THING to happen during the holidays. My partner and I recently moved back to my hometown after 10 years of living abroad and I’ve been having a hard time adjusting and getting used to this life here again. Ive been absolutely loving your videos they have given me a sense of peace and joy while watching them ❤ so happy to have sparked my love for your videos again and I’m looking forward to this year to see around more 😊✨
the spring resolutions talk makes so much sense to me as well! i think it's alright to start contemplating these things during the winter (gives you time to really zero in on what you want to focus on) and then actually implementing the changes/improvements or habits in spring. plus, by starting it later, i feel like this could sort of tricks your brain into thinking you've been doing it longer-does that make sense? anyway, welcome back. thank you for such a thoughtful start to the year!
It depends, this year my wife was ready to take down the Christmas stuff a few days after Christmas, which was fine with me. Here in the States the stores had Christmas stuff out before Halloween, which to me spoils it a little. As far as resolutions, I'm just trying to hang on. 2023 had a LOT of headaches and unfortunate things happen, and I am hoping to build something positive from those events in 2024. I'd go deeper but then this comment would be too long. So long story short, thanks for being you and Happy New Year to you both!!!
Yay! Loved the way you were talking about your new year resolutions and intentions, I think that's a really good way to go with mindsets and also love the spirituality part :)
CONGRATULATIONS, MADDIE!!! Your publicist’s news is extremely exciting! You should all feel very proud! That’s awesome 👏🤩
Thank you!
Happy New Year!! Your right people want things simple when they first start… can’t wait to see what’s next..
I loved watching your walk on the beach. I'm American who's lived in the UK, and I've traveled quite a bit. I truly believe you have the best country on the planet.
We have the same birthday! I knew it, when you said it was your birthday month I just had a feeling. ✨
I'm a Capricorn sun, Aquarius moon, and Libra rising! I love that you got your birth chart for Christmas! That's so cool. I also have 6 planets in Capricorn- I wonder if that's part of being a fast-paced person for you? I think it's partially the case for me.
Amazing " processing being on a bill board" congratulations maddie Happy New Year xx
56:35 im so happy for you! that's mental news! you deserve it girl
My intention for this year is to get back to basics and build strong foundations. I feel that since the pandemic I’ve been more stressed, overwhelmed and out of routine. So this year I want to take a step back to breath and reset. Now that I’m more settled in our new home I want to build routine to help support more positive habits and move away from some that are more negative for me and my wellbeing, so for example I have decided to quit Instagram for 2024. Can definitely relate to your theme of slow. I turn 30 this year and just want to stop putting so much pressure on myself. Focusing on looking after and being kind to myself this year. Thanks for sharing your goals!
My grandma and granddpa had that same boot/shoe horn thing/critter! What memories that brought back seeing it! Wow! That's awesome! Your's and their's are the ONLY two I've ever seen like it! Love this!
Took my decorations down December 31st, to be fair we have all been ill over Christmas so just felt like I had had enough and needed to try and make a fresh start. Still not well but felt better for a less cluttered feel about the house.
In Italy the 6th of January is holiday so we keep the Christmas decoration till the 7th. And we put them up on December 8th which is another holiday. Everything based on Catholicism although it's more a traditional thing (I'm not Catholic anymore, but I follow this tradition every year for my Christmas decorations).
I have also not done very much. I’m just sat on the sofa between Christmas and New Year and it helped me to realise that I actually do too much and it’s okay to just have some slow time. Happy New Year
Happy New Year 🎉❤
I took my decorations down on Jan 1st this year and had a big clean up and declutter.
My word for the year is positivity, I am a positive person but I am a hard task master on myself and a perfectionist. I want to look at most I do in a positive way and not get caught up in my head!
I’ve done a vision board and put it on my phone and will look at those images to remind myself. Same as you slow living is on there.
Lovely vlog and so nice to see you having a positive start to the year. Was made up to see a long vlog!!
How exciting re the billboard!! That’s so awesome ❤
OMG!! Congratulations on the billboard!!! That's amazing!!
You should try reiki healing as one of your wellbeing/spiritual activities - I absolutely love it and it does me wonders!
I love having a word of the year, such a great idea!
Hi Madeline Happy New Year! I just wanted to say how much your “go slow” has resonated with me. I am very similar in nature to some of your traits! It has taken my husband to teach me to give myself permission to go slow! I am very much of the train of thought that I have a list and I must complete it and if I don’t I am cross with myself. Really silly when you say it out loud but if that is how you are, very hard to step outside of it! I now do ask myself “Does this really need to be done if I don’t have time or just don’t want to”? I hope we can both “go slow” and prioritise self care and embrace the now 🙏 Reading, cooking, walking and yoga are all those things for me! I have your book and have already done some of the recipes 👩🍳 Thanks for the encouragement and find time for you ❤️
I got chills when you said you were on NYC billboard! I am soooo happy for you! Congrats!🎉🍾😘
Aww just got to the bit about the Amazon New York billboard! This is so amazing, congratulations🎉🎉
I usually take the decorations down the first but leave the lights and the tree ( minus the ornaments) for as long as I can. Since it’s still dark out and the seasonal depression would hit to hard if they were gone too 😅
I agree to simplying life. I use google notes and calendar all the time and for years an am able to cross out or delete items easily..also have changed resolutions into intentions and actively bring them into my morning pages....
I’ve really enjoyed this vlog. Firstly, thank you for the reminder to slow down. I’m trying to get more of a routine as I’m halfway through my mat leave and have no idea how I’m going to get back to work, but I needed the reminder to still find time for me. Secondly, you deserve all the success for your hard work - how mental being advertised on a billboard in New York!! Go you!!
Don't you enjoy the ritual of taking down the holiday decorations? I do, almost as much as putting them up! I love the clean, fresh feeling of a purge and a fresh start.
I guess maybe I do sometimes but this year I’ve just felt sad about it!
The small painting is lovely! I've been wanting that Art book for a while now.
Also I love that your book is bright yellow, my fav colour!
So so impressed with your cookbook! So exciting seeing how far you’ve come from watching you years and years ago 🖤🖤🖤
It's funny that you mentioned piano lessons...I played for many years when I was younger and I told my husband recently that I want to get a piano again. Slowing down resonates with me as well, during the winter months especially. I grew up in South Florida, where it is basically one season year round (summer/HOT) and there are no rest periods, no down time and I always felt that I had to be "on". Now where I live in the Midwest we have seasons and my activities, moods and pace go accordingly (although many people here fight hard to avoid winter instead of embracing it 😂).
Hi Madeleine, had to get your book! And I just love your down to earth approach, your honesty, humour and your cooking! I’m hoping to be more organised and start meal planning, along with food shopping with the help of your book, I really enjoy your videos and I’m probably your parents age, maybe a bit older, if i lived closer i would definitely go to your event at Waterstones, you are a lovely young woman and your videos cheer me up, so thank you for all of the hard work you, and Alex do, all the best Carol 😊
Congrats on the book and showing up on the bill board! No need to put down the Christmas decoration so early if you don't feel like it. Christmas time traditionally goes until 2nd February (Candle mass), so leaving them up for all of January is totally ok ;)
Congratulations on been ultra famous now!, and why the hell wouldn’t your book be on a bill board in New York over the holidays. Very well deserved and happy new year to you both 😊
You have the type of decorations ie natural that can stay up 🥰❤️
All your Christmas presents were awesome. I grew up in Canada and the States and listened to Bay City Rollers/Queen/The Cars. I'm not sure if I'm your parents age. I am 59. I got a record player for Christmas too! Lp's are making a slight comeback. Congrats on Penn Station--an accomplishment indeed! So deserving Maddie--I can't wait to get my copy. Loved the video.
You are just the loveliest, and absolutely deserve that billboard in NYC!
I hope you sell lots of copies of 'Make it Vegan' over in the US thanks to that billboard my dear 🥰
No resolutions! a cut outs in magazine a collage of what attracted me and I love it, no pressure❤
32 minutes resonates with me so much 🥰 happy new year 🎉
Oh Maddie!! I got chills when you told us about the billboard. I cannot wait until I get your book I preordered , I live in Washington state. 📚 🎉
I'm also for slowing down this year, after wanting to expand and achieve for the last few years. My word is the Swedish "ro", which can be translated to "tranquility". Feels so good with being ok to just be, without the need to be better all the time! x
Edit: congrats on the billboard!! well deserved 🎉
Beautiful! And thank you!
My family celebrates the new year on the spring equinox (nowruz/called Persian new year but celebrated everywhere by lots of people) so you can have a second new years with resolutions in spring!
El Niño being here, it’s been a very mild winter thus far. It’s also meant that we (I’m in the Niagara region, Ontario, Canada) have had a very very grey and overcast December. We had lots of fog the whole week leading up to Christmas. Normally this time of year I just hunker down into cozy knits and light a fire and candles and I quite enjoy the dark and quiet but this year it’s been tough. We normally have relatively mild Christmas’ here, but it’s also normal for us to have blue skies during the day. I think because it’s not cold (I’ve had windows open for bits during most days) and there is no snow, I feel like I should be out and about more but it’s just been SO DARK. That kind of gloomy overcast where there isn’t even any clouds, it’s just blech grey …. I’ve felt absolutely unsettled in myself. Found it hard to rest. Consequently I really wanted to take all the Christmas stuff down immediately after Christmas this year, but I haven’t because the family is still enjoying it. We usually don’t get the tree and bring out the bulk of the decorations until a few days before Christmas and then keep them up until Epiphany ( the twelve days of Christmas and the three wise guys 😉 ….). My mother grew up with the tradition that it was bad luck to bring the Christmas tree into the New Year so she always took ours down by the 31st at the latest. Anyhow …. I don’t normally hurry to take down decorations but this year I am really looking forward to getting the house back to rights. I think it’s absolutely crazy that we even try to be terribly productive at this time of year. It’s too cold and dark. I agree that it’s best to wait until spring for the really big plans and projects and what not. The dark of winter feels best, to me, as slow project kind of time of year. Lots of reading and knitting and puttering around doing projects that make home feel cozier and more satisfying in little ways.
Loved this vlog as per usual. I cried with joy for you when you talked about your book being on the New York billboard, that’s incredible, congratulations! So much hard work paying off for you both, admirable and inspiring 💚💚💚 xx
I’m a bit anxious about this New Year because I have no idea what I’m doing with my life and I feel a lot of pressure. But I was so happy to see you posted again! This year I’m also not setting crazy rules and resolutions but like you thinking of some intentions and maybe some vision boarding to clear my mind what I want in my life this year. Happy New Year🩵
UA-cam would not be the same without your videos. Ive learnt so much from you. Thank you and congratulations on your achievement 😊 x
This is so kind thank you!
Happy New Maddie and Alex. We really enjoyed this. Wow Maddie that is mind blowing to have your book and face on a billboard. CONGRATULATIONS ❤️ ❤❤❤
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I watched this video over the course of two days and now I can’t remember what I wanted to comment on 😏…I always want Christmas up early and dread taking it down. Every year, my husband thinks we should leave our (fake) tree up all winter and just call it a winter tree, but it does feel nice to have the space back.
My dad is a blacksmith and we always had a boot remover that he made out of horseshoes so I asked him for one. He gave it to us many Christmases ago and it gets used daily. So good for kids too.
We used to be full vegan, but I found it hard to find whole foods my kids would actually eat, but I still try to make vegan meals regularly.
Congrats on having your face in Times Square! That’s such a big deal. Well deserved 🎉
Amazon is delivering my book on the 13th…..impatiently waiting!♥️
My decorations are still up simply because its dark and raining and the lights make it feel cozy!…Happy New Year! Nice to have you back.
Hi Madeleine I loved your goal setting.and loved your content,and talking about slowing down.ans I heard the sme about how new years is in march spring equinox it makes more sence.congrarilationd on your book,look foraRs to checking your next video❤
been veggie fully for 11 years and completely vegan for about 6 months after taking forever to fully give up dairy in sweet things (chocolate had a hold on me) - so excited for all the veganuary content, especially after the treat that was vlogmas too 💗
Oooh if you need vegan choc recommendations let me know! I’m vegetarian but I run a vegan store in London, we stock a fair few chocs that I’ve tried and some of them are my faves, vegan or not! 🥰
Christmas evening after a whole month I am ready to declutter and get my house organized! Oh grats on the billboard! My copy should be here Jan. 16th!
Great vlog thanks Madeleine snd the billboard news is brilliant 🎉🤩 xxx
I decorate for Christmas on Thanksgiving ( usually takes me 3 days because I have so much) then I like to take it all down before the new year to start fresh.
Congratulations Maddie!!! x
What a great start to your Happy New Year! What an absolute thrill and compliment to have your book displayed on the Amazon billboard! Congratulations Maddie!!! 😍👏
Teehee!! That is so amazing congratulations Maddie! And only a few hours from where I live 😁. There are two big Christmas trees in my city and they're already taken down today which seems like a bit of a waste to me as they weren't put up until mid December. I want to be able to walk by them all of January 😂
In Belgium we normally start Christmas decorations after December 6th because the night before Sinterklaas visits all the children during the night to give them presents (Santa Claus is based on Sinterklaas). We take the decorations down on January 6th: on Three kings' Day/Epiphany.
Made the beetroot wellington on new years day, was so tasty and easy to make, can't believe I made something so fancy!
The Monica Heisey book was my favourite of last year. She’s also written a really good comedy series called Smothered that is on Sky Comedy
Congrats on the billboard!! I've been to New York and saw those Billboards :) so I know its exciting. I love the countryside you always post; its beautiful!!!
I just adore your videos Maddie ❤
Please can anyone recommend other vloggers very similar to Maddie? 😊
Happy new year!! I just bought the e-book version (easier for me to adjust the text so I can see) I like the layout and already want to make something from it this weekend! Congrats on such an amazing acheivement for you and your book.
Really enjoyed seeing how the first couple of days of the new year unfolded for you both. I can really relate to the intentions you are focussing on this year and its good to have a gentle approach to considering what will serve you well rather than hard and fast goals./resolutions Happy New Year! 🎆
I felt you might be back today! Happy New Year to you both! Your book! It’s great, I bought it as a moving in present for my son when he moves to his new house next week! You must be so proud of your book and being on the billboard, I cried when you shared that! Lol heck I’m proud of you! Took my decorations down on the 2nd this year! I often leave it a bit longer, I hate saying good bye to my tree and lights but I love the feeling of more space once it’s all put away!i make gift tags from all of this Christmas cards and put them away with any ribbons and string that I have left. Then go through the house and declutter a bit for our local jumble sale in early Jan and make room for the new books I get for Christmas! Loved the video, you’re always an inspiration, I love your honesty! Xxxxx
I got a record player for Christmas too.i got it a few days before Christmas. I had guest over and player old vintage Christmas records
Happy New Year guys! Hello from the states. Girl, congratulations on your book and amazon billboard in NY🎉 I've been a long time subscriber and although I'm 44 years young, I love following you bc I appreciate your transparency. I wish you & alex and the furbabies lots of new and exciting things this year. Thank you for getting me through 2023. I look forward to your videos and all your chit chats❤ Way to go Maddie. So proud of you. Also, Happy Birthday Month! My daughter turns 21 on the 21st. I'm a virgo and my husband is a capricorn. Anyways, I'm glad your word this year is "slow" bc I tend to do things at a fast pace as well. Slow sounds like a sloth lol but I'm in need of "slow"💐❤️☕🛀🏻✨
WELL OF COURSE MADDIE! Congratulations on all your hard work!! Such a treat you are back early from the holiday break ❣
My decorations come down on the 2nd of Jan. 🎉I'm not a vegan or veg but I will be buying your book.. I love your recipes for the simplicity of them all.. You have inspired me to try new things. ❤
You must have been in shock to see yourself on that billboard! What a thrill! I took down the decorations on Jan.2 and did a good dust and vacuum. The not so fresh garland went straight into the fireplace! Ha! No snow in my part of Canada, we are having your weather lol. I don't mind the dark days (what does that say about me? Lol)
CONGRATULATIONS on the advertisement in New York!! That's awesome and so amazing!! CONGRATULATIONS!
Yay you're back! Happy New Year! I live in NYC, I wish I knew they were advertising your book at Penn Station, I would have gone and sent you a picture. That's great news! Congrats
Happy New Year Maddie to you and Alex and families! Looking forward to 2024 and you content ❤
Glad you had a good Christmas and New Year with family and friends, l started putting the bits and bobs around the house away last Friday and the fetched the tree down on Monday 1st but l do not have a set time when l fetch them down so long as all put away by the 6th,congratulations on your face being on New York billboard, how exciting and crazy, you are very organised so as you say word of the year slow, do things when you want to if you want to, your walks on the beach are great, you had some really nice things for Christmas loved your record player from your Mom and Dad, Gerry and the Pacemakers sang Never Walk Alone the football anthem they sing, take care xx
Huge congrats on being on the billboard!! Wow, proud of you❤️🔥
Thank you!
Happy New Year Maddie. ✨ Congratulations on your book and the billboard in New York. That is so cool! I'd be freaking out too! 😅
In catalonia we take them after the 6th january bc of the 3 kings 😊 so we’re still on the xmas spirit! Loved your vlogmas xx
Congratulations! 🎊🎈🎉🍾 you deserve it!!!! From Miami Florida 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤