Hi Friends! In the effort of full transparency, in a previous video I talked about how I wasn’t feeling quite myself, it was a struggle because I felt boxed into a specific kind of content. So I’m trying to find a new normal that is a balance between what I used to do and what I am doing now. And this is the happiest I’ve felt in several months. ❤❤❤ A few changes I've been implementing to make things better for you as the viewer are: I have recently discovered I could edit and delete ad breaks. So I've been doing that and I hope it's helping! I don't want an ad popping up for you every 2 to 3 minutes. (Now whether UA-cam honors that is to be determined lol) I know the vlogs aren't everyone's interest and that is okay! Please do not feel like you have to watch on my behalf. I want you to watch what you enjoy. So any vlog/lifestyle content will be a completely separate video from any cooking/recipe content. These will be more of "bonus" videos every so often, which is why I posted two videos this week. One cooking, and one lifestyle. I read pretty much every single one of your comments, and sharing these types of videos really brings me a lot of joy. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
It is most important that you enjoy what you're doing otherwise it is not sustainable long term. Good luck with the house hunting! I hope won't be too stressful and I already can't wait to see the new permanent base. :)
I like that you share your life in addition to your money saving meals. It shows you are a real, authentic person who has a life outside of what you are mostly know for. Blessings!
love the new video formats awesome how you do the time lapsed driving for a transition. I wish you two all the best of luck finding your new home and that your old house sells quickly.
👍 I’m glad you’re happy! Heck on insurance rates for homes before you buy. They can vary greatly, from area to area, depending on many factors. Especially if way out and fire services. Just saying…I live in the smokies- never would have expected a hurricane and insurance isn’t paying because many didn’t have flood and landslides are flood too. Everyone’s is going up .. insurance is a big variable now days.
Michael mentioned power outages, which made me think. While you are looking at houses, although in the middle of nowhere is nice, keep in mind that when the power, internet/cable goes out, it's going to take longer to get them restored. If you are outside of the city and in a township, it takes longer for 1st responders to get to you as well. When we lived in NW OH, our neighbor's house caught fire. We were pretty far out of town. We got volunteer fire fighters and the sheriff's officers. By the time the fire crew came, the house, garage, cars and boat were total losses. It was also around this time of year, with lots of snow and ice. You probably thought of this already, but in case you haven't, it serves as a reminder.
I think you mentioned the important key factor, " this is the happiest I’ve felt in several months." I realize the success of a social media channel relies on several factors, and I strongly believe one key factor is the state of mind of the channel creator. When you're happy it reflects in your content. So, for me, I enjoy both types of content. I really like your cooking videos and will continue to watch them. But, there are times when I'm just not "feeling it" with cooking videos and I actually like the lifestyle videos. It's like a little break from all the food. I think it helps to keep things interesting because we get to see different aspects of what you want to share with us. Even though you didn't show any of the houses (and your reasoning was definitely understandable), it was fun "riding along" with you and Michael, and hearing your views on "yes" or "no" on a house or location. So, thank you for what you choose to share with us. Wishing you much success with your house hunting, with the sell of your house in VA, with your time at Vidcon, and of course, continued success with your channel!
If you're buying around Concrete make sure you're on the downhill side. Highway 20 gets closed in the winter, as I'm sure you noticed already since it's closed now. The area is beautiful, but rugged once you're away from town. You'll want a generator as winter storms will take out the power and a certified wood stove would come in handy. If you find a place with some land, but close to town, it would be great. You might even be able to build a studio for both of your businesses.I hope you enjoy living in Western Washington. The weather is variable and sometimes exciting, but we tend to not have the big extremes of other places. Good luck on the house hunt!
I absolutely love these new vlog style videos and I think Michael is doing a great job with these! I have loved seeing your channel grow, not only in followers but also in the quality of your content. That being said, I would literally watch you fold laundry for 30 minutes while chatting because you're such an amazing human being and your content is so genuine and caring. Thanks for bringing us along on your moving journey and everything that follows. I have a very large family and whenever they go somewhere new, they always take videos of where they travel and their hotel rooms and new homes so this type of content feels very familiar to me and it makes me feel like we are part of your extended (youtube) family. I hope you have a great day and keep doing what makes you happy because it really shows!
Your dollar tree dinners are my fav, but i gotta tell ya girly, anything you put out i will be here watching! Love your life and ty for bringing me along!!! Hello Michael, you are so blessed to have sweet Rebecca, as she is to have you ❤
I came back to your page after a year or so when I had just veered away from all the vlog/cooking content creators. But in coming back after seeing a short, I am happy to see you've added this type of content. I just found myself watching for the last few hours! I'm not a nosey viewer or feel like creators owe viewers a darn thing, BUT, seeing happy and healthy relationships is always a nice bonus. Good luck on the house hunt!
Your pups are absolute sweethearts! They deserve all the pampering in the world. What are their names, ages, and breeds? I hope you all find the perfect home that brings joy to both you and your furry friends, filled with laughter, love, and delicious, healthy meals. Cheers to many happy and healthy days ahead!
Hi Rebecca, I just want to say thank you so much for your videos. I love listening to them. I’m totally blind and I love your recipe videos especially because you read all the amounts and you tell what you’re doing and you also say what things look like so thank you for that. I really am inspired by what you do love your freezer meals and the times when you take us through your days about what you’re cooking. Hope you have a wonderful day and hope to hear from you.
Most washers have metal bearings inside to allow the drum to move. If you smell burning, it might be the bearings. If it is, the washer is likely about to die. Mine nearly caught fire because of this issue, so just a heads up, just in case.
I love your content. Its enjoyable how laid back it is. You and Michael really compliment each other. Your doggies are nso beautiful and so sweet. I love them very much. I love these videos as well as your normal cooking and budget meals. You really are very creative with whatever you do. You are naturally awesome to watch no matter what you do. I love your personality! I hope you find exactly what you want and need!
Loved watching the dog give Michael a big hug! It was fun to come along on your house hunting adventure! You have been through so much with needing repair! I hope your shower will soon be fixed! It was interesting to see what Michael does for work! He must put in a great deal of creative time to do all the drawings and artwork! Have a great time at the open hose!❤❤🐾🐾
First, just LOVE the vlogs. Secondly, you guys are GLOWING being near family. Seriously you guys are glowing. I love seeing it, and recently my husband is starting to watch with me. He likes seeing Michael's POV thrown in there.
I'm enjoying your personal life vlogs as well. I feel like I'm getting to know Michael and I love that you're comfortable sharing your personal lives with us. Best of luck in the house searches.
So happy you are happy. I do enjoy the new content. Driving around neighborhoods showing the views. I am from southern Indiana and in my 70s. I have not traveled much and seeing other parts for the USA is so nice. My son is thinking of moving to Seattle one day, so I am very happy to see the area. Michael is a hoot, very talented and of course very respectful and caring of you. The kids are lucky to have you guys so close now. Can't wait to see the new house when you find it. Good Luck selling your old home.
The one in November for her thanksgiving viral video on $20 thanksgiving? Or a new one? I saw the news story about that one, but wondering if I’ve missed one. That’s wonderful ! She reminds me back in my day we had Sandra Lee semi homemade, frugal meals. This lady is filling a much needed void now.
Property shopping hints in that area...the river near Concrete is great fishing, and eagle watching. Beware of flood plain properties. The Dollar Tree at Burlington is only half hour from Concrete. Burlington has a Costco, Grocery Outlet, and a Premium Outlet Mall. The Anacortes Ferry Terminal with sailings to the San Juan Islands is only an hour from Concrete! You will love that area.
Hope the "house looking at appointments 😂" go well, you find your happy home soon and that your home sells soooooon! So fun seeing Michael pack up his orders, your behind the scenes footage and the puppy tales! You guys have been doing amazing at keeping your content fresh and new!
Power outages in rural Washington state are fairly common. So don't assume that just because you move off the island, that you won't have power outages. (Lots of trees to fall on power lines, and miles of power lines to get electricity to rural areas.) If the house that you are selling isn't staged, consider getting it staged to help it sell more quickly.
Love watching y'all together and especially Loki and River and I hope y'all get your dream home soon. Watching 8 miles outside of Marion Kentucky. I love being out of a town and looking at trees and neighbors are not so close you feel claustrophobic and we are the next roads to get cleared after main highways so good thing on that. Well take care of yourselves.
You both are a perfect couple, best wishes for finding your new home! Yellowjacket is a show that I got into watching also! I anticipate your next video that you put out, it’s like waiting for your favorite show to come out next, lol. That must make you feel good knowing you got me hooked on your channel. So in the meantime while waiting for your next video I go back and watch your past videos. Thanks for sharing, I’m going to be down on bed rest due to foot surgery and I will be soooooo bored that I’m trying to line up activities.
I love that you prioritized a house near your stores! My favorite Grocery Outlet (shout out to the manager, Jeff, who is AMAZING) is next to my favorite Dollar Tree in the same shopping center. It's my happy spot & makes shopping even easier. :) Those simple pleasures are so valuable.
Not having enough room to run your business easily definitely gives you something to desire in the house you buy. Of course, the kitchen has to fit Rebecca's needs. The right house will find you! ❤
I am loving this type of video where you just do everyday life and I love the addition of Michael in the videos along with the dogs. Don't get me wrong, I love your cooking videos but I like the change up in the videos.
Congratulations on being a guest at VidCon! There are a ton of shows and conventions up in the Pacific Northwest. You'll both very likely make many friends. The dog's watching the wildlife through the patio door reminds me of cats watching through the windows. I call it Kitty TV. LOL This video format is really nice. There's one advantage to living next to a utility plant, which is that the road will always be open and accessible. There are trade-offs to living in more remote areas. Not only might it make it a bit more difficult for the kids to participate in extracurricular activities, but as some here have already pointed out you're even more likely to have electricity problems the farther into the remote areas. So be sure to have a backup power setup, etc.. If you're desiring a more remote area because you want privacy, you'll find that folks in the West are generally live-and-let-live and aren't nosy (such behavior is considered extremely ill mannered out here). So your neighbors will generally be helpful, but won't bother you.
Sorry to hear you're having so many issues with your rental. It seems to happen a lot with people unfortunately. I hope you find a nice home that has a lot of groceries that are reasonable around you. The dogs are so cute by the way. Look at this part of your life as an adventure that you'll look back at it and smile when you think of. Looking forward to more recipes when you're back to filming cooking :-) I hope you guys have a great week!
Hi Rebecca and Michael. Glad you're feeling happier Rebecca. Micheal you're so talented. I just ordered some things from your website!! You both are my favorite currently and have been for quite sone time. You guys arent pretentious, but seem humble and down to earth. Hope the kids enjoy having their dad and bonus mom closer to them. I have a strong feeling that you both are going to have a great new normal soon. I love your videos, they make me smile. And getting caffeinated is really important, so im happy you've found a great coffee spot....and a reward program too.
Thank you for the great vlog! I've never heard about checking out the neighborhood before looking at a house to buy, but that sounds like a very good strategy. I hope you and Michael find just what you are looking for and that your old house sells soon. Rebecca, whatever you do on UA-cam you should do something that makes you happy. I have been enjoying the change in content and Michael's contributions very much. I can't make many of your DollarTree meals because of my restricted diet even though they look delicious. However, I do have my shoppers go to the DollarTree sometimes to stock up on household items that save me quite a bit of money. I don't think I would have done that if not for your videos. It is your warm, caring personally that really comes through on your videos and that is true no matter what you do! Take care!
So glad that things are going well for you in your temporary household! Hope that you find the right place for you. But wherever you are, home is where the heart is. Thanks for showing us your life! ❤
Hi Rebeca, I ran into your channel months ago, I quickly was obsessed. I relate to your budget meals I was a single young mom with not much help, and I didn’t even know food banks existed so you could imagine the struggle. In the early 90s the budget stores were K-mart- 99c store only and Big-lots.. most if not all of this stores are now closed, is good you show alternatives and how creative you can be with your food with the circumstances. Keep up the great work- I really loved your video on cooking food from I believe depression era also 1050s I think.
Enjoyed following along on house hunting. Thank you Michael on showing us some of what you do. It was very interesting. I'm hoping your house sells soon and you find the perfect house that you can call home. Anxiously waiting for next update. Have a good weekend.
So we actually lived in concrete. It seems super cute & quaint at first, until you realize that the power goes out constantly in the winter, there’s only 1 grocery store, it floods every fall and you literally can’t get out of town, and you have limited options for just about everything including cable/internet. Hwy 20 is a beautiful drive in the summer, but otherwise there’s a lot of downsides to living out there. I recommend checking out whatcom county if you’re looking for a small town feel without literally being in the middle of nowhere.
So many issues w the house not being up to par!😮 I’d definitely ask the landlord to pro rate a discount for your Dec/Jan rent. You’re entitled to adequate & working appliances/conditions if you’ve paid a security deposit + monthly rent. Dealing w 3 different “contractors” on that shower door is crazy! The initial install of the door was ineptitude in action. Any home DIYer could have figured out how to properly install that.🤦♀️ I wouldn’t have the patience you do! I’m liking the behind the scenes & seeing the dogs more too!
Oh my goodness it's such fun house hunting with you guys. My parents live up in LA Conner. Concrete is so beautiful. Sad none of those places were winners for both of you. Can't wait to see what area you end up in. Thx for sharing all the behind the scenes. Am happy puppies are adjusted and happy. Happy New Year! ❤
I wish you would have filmed some of the neighborhoods and areas without showing the houses. I used to live in Marysville and miss that area so much! That little bit you showed was like a breath of air for me. Oh and keep in mind HOA's are a nightmare, according to people who have one. I hope you find the house you are looking for 😄 oh and I love the dogs, so cute. Michael's art is awesome.
I am soooo into your newest vlog's!! I also enjoy your cooking vlog's very much. Not gonna lie...lol...these latest ones with Michael and road trips and pups really really ROCK!! Loving going along on your new adventures!!❤❤🙏❤❤
Hi … yes the real little items of moving & renting a furnished home. Hope you get an awesome buyer for your home in Va & your Family find a lovely home . GREAT NEWS about your endeavor in June in Ca. Awesome! Loved seeing you both in the video. a you are both Celebs ❤
So exciting! If you google the addresses, you can view the satellite images to get a better idea of the location & proximity of different things in the area, both desirable (shops, $tree) and the undesirable that you may not notice while on the ground.
I'm liking these videos! You have such an appealing personalities and so it's fun to watch your day to day adventures. For Michael: Have you ever thought about expanding your product line to include patches that can go on jackets or other clothing?
That was cute when Michael got the dentist appt day wrong, even tho y’all were probably not too thrilled 😝 House hunting is always an adventure!! I like finding a dream house that everyone agrees on!! That’s the good part! I’m enjoying this née content and will watch whatever you post, it’s fun seeing more of your 💕 Michael and behind the scenes footage is fun! **ofcourse the doggies make it fun with sassy attitudes! As you settle into your new routine, I’m sure you’ll have a few more video ideas! ❤🎉
Awesome job on the new videos set up! Adding Michael in with both of you is absolutely amazing! I'm loving these and of course the cooking videos to! I'm excited to see more of these 😊! Perfectly fantastic! 😊❤
Rebecca, it is so amazing to me how much your River looks just like my Piper, that we lost in 2021. We miss her dearly. I am reminded of Piper every time I see your sweet girl. Best of luck in your house hunty.
I love seeing Loki back to his old self! My birthday is one of the days you're at the Con!!! It's technically drivable! I'm going to try to make it. That sounds so fun!!
This is so fun!! You two make a great video together. I really enjoy watching. Good luck with house selling and house hunting. I am excited to see the houses you see (if you can show). I love house hunting. It's so fun.
3 of us live in a 2BR apartment near Chicago. Before this, we lived in a small house. We can walk most places. Living smaller means smaller heating and a/c bills. Public transportation and library and stores are close. Tina, Al's wife
Just a thought. Not trying to be critical or bring you down. I personally as an adult, and I think you as well, don’t get breakfast right away and we’re okay with that. I pretty much get 2 meals a day because I’m not necessarily hungry first thing. Kids on the other hand are hungry when they wake up and really need breakfast early. My youngest with autism is the exception to that rule when he was younger. Also a routine with kids is sooo important. It’s okay to have one as a step mom with the kids helping out with chores depending on age of course. I absolutely love your content and watch everything on Instagram as well. Loved your vlog from the road as well! ❤
You guys seem so happy in WA, it's lovely to see, and it's great getting to see Michael's personality too! I hope you guys find what you're looking for
I lived on Whidbey Island for 6 years, and the power went out at least once every winter - and sometimes for a few days at a time! It's gorgeous, but you'll have more reliable power elsewhere. But of course, it can still go out. I suggest you stay in Western Washington, for reasons.
Thank you for being so genuine when I saw you today! I have to admit I was starstruck! Rebecca, you are gracious and charming like you are on camera! I am so happy to welcome you to the PNW! Smiling Kristi Yes, my name is different.
I love these style videos. I think it is nice to see you and your hubs in day to day life. The areas you have shown look stunning! Also a big big fan of From!! Oh and the driving clips are my fav! I watch a lot of dash cam vids because I just love looking at the scenery. You are doing amazing!
Advice - when looking for houses, drive around at different times of day & evenings. A guy in our neighborhood likes to work on his car all hours of the night & day & play his music loud all hours of the night...litterally 1 or 2 a.m. He doesn't care. 🙄 Unfortunately, we can't move yet.
Funny, we know the very area you're in...we moved from WA to VA a few years ago. Thank you for allowing us to ride along...We really enjoy your channel!
Glad that you are doing well, I need to get caught up on a few of your videos as I was sick for almost a month so did not get on the computer hardly at all ! I assume that you one of the reasons you moved was to be closer to the children ? hope you find the house you really want ! now to continue watching this video and go back and look at the ones I have missed ~ Happy New Year to you all !! 💓
I did the rural life for seventeen years in between Albuquerque and Santa fe where my mother grew up and no thank you. The mud and most of all hauling water was a pain. At my age it's a no can do any more. Not to mention lifting the bails of hay ( we had chickens) and feed bags that were huge, lifting the fifty pound bags of salt for the water softner was a pain as well. Back breaking living the rural life.
I like this new content! Congratulations on vidcon! That will be so much fun. Hope ypu can find a house without an HOA... I would hate having a committee telling me what to do on my own property. Nope. I would recommend going to prospective neighborhoods at night as well, things have a tendency to look great during the day when everyone is at work and school. Just a tip a realtor friend told me a long time ago. Good luck, I know the right house is out there.
Hi Rebecca & Michael: I absolutely love these videos !! I’m so glad we get to see more of Michael too. That’s really cool what Michael does. I love following you guys on this journey. Keep these videos coming!! I’m loving them !! I’m also going to start following Michael’s channel, thank you for sharing his channel
1. I love the vlogs! Keep them coming. 2. I'm so glad to see more of Michael! And, damn, dude! You are such an amazing artist! 3. My son started watching "From". If I remember correctly, he also said that he absolutely loved it. Can't wait to see more content and your furbabies are super adorable!
Wanted to add into the chorus of voices that I personally love the vlogs! They're fun to watch while I'm eating my dinner at work, just like your other content is.
Thank you for taking on your journey to your new life filled with possibilities. Congratulations on being selected to be at the Anaheim event in June! You deserve all good things!
When we were doing a long-distance house-hunt, I used google-maps to virtually explore all the neighborhoods we were considering before even asking the realtor to visit a property for a virtual walkthrough.
I thought I recognized the symbol from HIM's album Love Metal! I can't say I know a lot of their songs but, I absolutely loved their version of Wicked Game. I'm 59 yrs old and a big Scorpions fan. I'm really enjoying all the content you've been putting out, Rebecca. Now I'll be looking for Michael's to check out his artwork.
Heyyy, dropped the ball yet again! The Vlog style is great, you guys are getting into the swing of things. A happy creator is better than an unhappy one (the unhappy ones usually burn out.) Oh if you ever need a show as a small filler try "Dead Like Me." It's my favorite show, it's a dark comedy about a girl who becomes a Reaper. It only ran for 2 seasons and other than the first episode I'd say the episodes feel fast.
I should probably watch farther through the video before commenting but I didn't want to forget and I have information about that region! I'm from Bellingham and have lived in Oak Harbor (not currently, also military). In terms of power outages I only experienced ONE while living in oak harbor for 3 years. On the mainland power outages were much more common! At LEAST once a year but usually 2-4 in the fall/early winter. Okay, off I go to actually finish this video!
I hope you all find a place you both love. My husband loved the rural life I did not. Both need to love where you live. Happy house hunting. Washington state Con is June 20 at the Payallup state fair grounds at the convention center.
There is plenty of videos that feature JUST her. I help with the vlogs to help out in between recipes and things like that. It’s filler content, which you’re more than welcome to skip 🤷🏻♂️
Realtor here that loves your videos! ❤ I’m in the mid south and our market is always slow from Thanksgiving til Valentines Day. Never fails I get business middle of February every year. Lol. So hoping your home sale gets more traction next month!
Hi Rebecca & Michael!! 👋 As much as I'd love to meet y'all... I had a better chance to when you were closer to my state of Ohio. I'm in a wheelchair & can't drive anymore. At best I travel around my city on my mobility scooter. All this being said I thoroughly enjoyed the travel vlog vids crossing the states. I got to travel with you to places that I'll most likely won't get to see (namely the Grand Ccx anyon). So I travel now vicariously through you & others. I like this new aspect of your channel. ☺️
Hi Friends!
In the effort of full transparency, in a previous video I talked about how I wasn’t feeling quite myself, it was a struggle because I felt boxed into a specific kind of content. So I’m trying to find a new normal that is a balance between what I used to do and what I am doing now. And this is the happiest I’ve felt in several months. ❤❤❤
A few changes I've been implementing to make things better for you as the viewer are:
I have recently discovered I could edit and delete ad breaks. So I've been doing that and I hope it's helping! I don't want an ad popping up for you every 2 to 3 minutes. (Now whether UA-cam honors that is to be determined lol)
I know the vlogs aren't everyone's interest and that is okay! Please do not feel like you have to watch on my behalf. I want you to watch what you enjoy. So any vlog/lifestyle content will be a completely separate video from any cooking/recipe content. These will be more of "bonus" videos every so often, which is why I posted two videos this week. One cooking, and one lifestyle.
I read pretty much every single one of your comments, and sharing these types of videos really brings me a lot of joy. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
It is most important that you enjoy what you're doing otherwise it is not sustainable long term. Good luck with the house hunting! I hope won't be too stressful and I already can't wait to see the new permanent base. :)
I like that you share your life in addition to your money saving meals. It shows you are a real, authentic person who has a life outside of what you are mostly know for. Blessings!
love the new video formats awesome how you do the time lapsed driving for a transition. I wish you two all the best of luck finding your new home and that your old house sells quickly.
👍 I’m glad you’re happy!
Heck on insurance rates for homes before you buy. They can vary greatly, from area to area, depending on many factors. Especially if way out and fire services. Just saying…I live in the smokies- never would have expected a hurricane and insurance isn’t paying because many didn’t have flood and landslides are flood too. Everyone’s is going up .. insurance is a big variable now days.
@@DollarTreeDinners I love the new content! Do whatever feels right for you ❤️❤️
I've loved seeing both of you through the move and settling in. You are so sweet and respectful to each other, such a nice couple!
Thank you! We try to be! 😁
Totally agree 👍
Michael mentioned power outages, which made me think. While you are looking at houses, although in the middle of nowhere is nice, keep in mind that when the power, internet/cable goes out, it's going to take longer to get them restored. If you are outside of the city and in a township, it takes longer for 1st responders to get to you as well. When we lived in NW OH, our neighbor's house caught fire. We were pretty far out of town. We got volunteer fire fighters and the sheriff's officers. By the time the fire crew came, the house, garage, cars and boat were total losses. It was also around this time of year, with lots of snow and ice. You probably thought of this already, but in case you haven't, it serves as a reminder.
having a generator is a good idea
@@michellezerber wisdom from above is priceless. Blessings to you 🤗
@Emilyagnes-yb8fn thanks,to you as well.
@@lambulancea must for rural living in cold areas!
That's a great point, we're definitely going to have to consider all of those factors!
I think you mentioned the important key factor, " this is the happiest I’ve felt in several months."
I realize the success of a social media channel relies on several factors, and I strongly believe one key factor is the state of mind of the channel creator. When you're happy it reflects in your content. So, for me, I enjoy both types of content. I really like your cooking videos and will continue to watch them. But, there are times when I'm just not "feeling it" with cooking videos and I actually like the lifestyle videos. It's like a little break from all the food. I think it helps to keep things interesting because we get to see different aspects of what you want to share with us.
Even though you didn't show any of the houses (and your reasoning was definitely understandable), it was fun "riding along" with you and Michael, and hearing your views on "yes" or "no" on a house or location.
So, thank you for what you choose to share with us.
Wishing you much success with your house hunting, with the sell of your house in VA, with your time at Vidcon, and of course, continued success with your channel!
Happy house hunting. I pray you find exactly what you and the dogs need and what you two truly desire.
Thank you!
I for one am enjoying Michael being in the videos. He's funny and easy to listen to. Great job working together!
I agree.
Absolutely 💯
Thirded! ❤️🇨🇦
Yes, me too!!
I am totally enjoying seeing them both and their dogs as well😁
If you're buying around Concrete make sure you're on the downhill side. Highway 20 gets closed in the winter, as I'm sure you noticed already since it's closed now. The area is beautiful, but rugged once you're away from town. You'll want a generator as winter storms will take out the power and a certified wood stove would come in handy. If you find a place with some land, but close to town, it would be great. You might even be able to build a studio for both of your businesses.I hope you enjoy living in Western Washington. The weather is variable and sometimes exciting, but we tend to not have the big extremes of other places. Good luck on the house hunt!
Nice tips!!!
That is great advice, especially about the road being closed sometimes.
Don’t forget about flood season!
Enjoyed seeing you guys together. All the love and laughter definitely spreads positivity. 😊❤
@@bethenecampbell6463 I think it's terrific that people knowledgeable about the area are contributing such helpful information about the area!
I absolutely love these new vlog style videos and I think Michael is doing a great job with these! I have loved seeing your channel grow, not only in followers but also in the quality of your content. That being said, I would literally watch you fold laundry for 30 minutes while chatting because you're such an amazing human being and your content is so genuine and caring. Thanks for bringing us along on your moving journey and everything that follows. I have a very large family and whenever they go somewhere new, they always take videos of where they travel and their hotel rooms and new homes so this type of content feels very familiar to me and it makes me feel like we are part of your extended (youtube) family. I hope you have a great day and keep doing what makes you happy because it really shows!
Your dollar tree dinners are my fav, but i gotta tell ya girly, anything you put out i will be here watching! Love your life and ty for bringing me along!!! Hello Michael, you are so blessed to have sweet Rebecca, as she is to have you ❤
Dude, seriously not repeating things is AWESOME. Great customer service. I hope they appreciate it!
Thanks! I do my best to make sure every packing is unique.
I came back to your page after a year or so when I had just veered away from all the vlog/cooking content creators. But in coming back after seeing a short, I am happy to see you've added this type of content. I just found myself watching for the last few hours! I'm not a nosey viewer or feel like creators owe viewers a darn thing, BUT, seeing happy and healthy relationships is always a nice bonus. Good luck on the house hunt!
Your pups are absolute sweethearts! They deserve all the pampering in the world. What are their names, ages, and breeds?
I hope you all find the perfect home that brings joy to both you and your furry friends, filled with laughter, love, and delicious, healthy meals. Cheers to
many happy and healthy days ahead!
Hi Rebecca, I just want to say thank you so much for your videos. I love listening to them. I’m totally blind and I love your recipe videos especially because you read all the amounts and you tell what you’re doing and you also say what things look like so thank you for that. I really am inspired by what you do love your freezer meals and the times when you take us through your days about what you’re cooking. Hope you have a wonderful day and hope to hear from you.
Most washers have metal bearings inside to allow the drum to move. If you smell burning, it might be the bearings. If it is, the washer is likely about to die. Mine nearly caught fire because of this issue, so just a heads up, just in case.
@lesliebaldwin8830 hi leslie, looks like you replied to the wrong comment! just letting you know.
@rockythefreak thanks for letting me know. I only meant to comment on the washing machine comment made in the video. I need new glasses, lol.
I love your content. Its enjoyable how laid back it is. You and Michael really compliment each other. Your doggies are nso beautiful and so sweet. I love them very much. I love these videos as well as your normal cooking and budget meals. You really are very creative with whatever you do. You are naturally awesome to watch no matter what you do. I love your personality! I hope you find exactly what you want and need!
Loved watching the dog give Michael a big hug! It was fun to come along on your house hunting adventure! You have been through so much with needing repair! I hope your shower will soon be fixed! It was interesting to see what Michael does for work! He must put in a great deal of creative time to do all the drawings and artwork! Have a great time at the open hose!❤❤🐾🐾
First, just LOVE the vlogs. Secondly, you guys are GLOWING being near family. Seriously you guys are glowing. I love seeing it, and recently my husband is starting to watch with me. He likes seeing Michael's POV thrown in there.
I'm enjoying your personal life vlogs as well. I feel like I'm getting to know Michael and I love that you're comfortable sharing your personal lives with us. Best of luck in the house searches.
So happy you are happy. I do enjoy the new content. Driving around neighborhoods showing the views. I am from southern Indiana and in my 70s. I have not traveled much and seeing other parts for the USA is so nice. My son is thinking of moving to Seattle one day, so I am very happy to see the area. Michael is a hoot, very talented and of course very respectful and caring of you. The kids are lucky to have you guys so close now. Can't wait to see the new house when you find it. Good Luck selling your old home.
Holy crap, you were on NBC news! Really proud of you. Congratulations.
I saw it myself. So proud of her.
The one in November for her thanksgiving viral video on $20 thanksgiving? Or a new one? I saw the news story about that one, but wondering if I’ve missed one. That’s wonderful ! She reminds me back in my day we had Sandra Lee semi homemade, frugal meals. This lady is filling a much needed void now.
I totally agree!! I loved Sandra, Rebecca has a similar vibe and calmness.
I’m so glad you’re you’re happier. Good luck with your house shopping. I love all your content.
Have to admit I'm loving this content just as much as your cooking content.! 🎉
We’re glad to hear it!
Me too!
Yes, ditto!! I like that personalized tape you use for your boxes, very cool!!
@taniag3066 me too!
Came for your Dollar Tree dinner videos/ideas and staying for the wonderful lifestyle vlogging!
Property shopping hints in that area...the river near Concrete is great fishing, and eagle watching. Beware of flood plain properties. The Dollar Tree at Burlington is only half hour from Concrete. Burlington has a Costco, Grocery Outlet, and a Premium Outlet Mall. The Anacortes Ferry Terminal with sailings to the San Juan Islands is only an hour from Concrete! You will love that area.
Hope the "house looking at appointments 😂" go well, you find your happy home soon and that your home sells soooooon! So fun seeing Michael pack up his orders, your behind the scenes footage and the puppy tales! You guys have been doing amazing at keeping your content fresh and new!
Power outages in rural Washington state are fairly common. So don't assume that just because you move off the island, that you won't have power outages. (Lots of trees to fall on power lines, and miles of power lines to get electricity to rural areas.) If the house that you are selling isn't staged, consider getting it staged to help it sell more quickly.
Love watching y'all together and especially Loki and River and I hope y'all get your dream home soon. Watching 8 miles outside of Marion Kentucky. I love being out of a town and looking at trees and neighbors are not so close you feel claustrophobic and we are the next roads to get cleared after main highways so good thing on that. Well take care of yourselves.
You both are a perfect couple, best wishes for finding your new home! Yellowjacket is a show that I got into watching also! I anticipate your next video that you put out, it’s like waiting for your favorite show to come out next, lol. That must make you feel good knowing you got me hooked on your channel. So in the meantime while waiting for your next video I go back and watch your past videos. Thanks for sharing, I’m going to be down on bed rest due to foot surgery and I will be soooooo bored that I’m trying to line up activities.
I love that you prioritized a house near your stores! My favorite Grocery Outlet (shout out to the manager, Jeff, who is AMAZING) is next to my favorite Dollar Tree in the same shopping center. It's my happy spot & makes shopping even easier. :) Those simple pleasures are so valuable.
Not having enough room to run your business easily definitely gives you something to desire in the house you buy. Of course, the kitchen has to fit Rebecca's needs. The right house will find you! ❤
Oh yeah the kitchen is perfect for her. I just don’t have anywhere to put my stuff lol
@Nerdgasmatron. Just make that a priority for the house you buy. That's how you make a living.
I am loving this type of video where you just do everyday life and I love the addition of Michael in the videos along with the dogs. Don't get me wrong, I love your cooking videos but I like the change up in the videos.
Congratulations on being a guest at VidCon! There are a ton of shows and conventions up in the Pacific Northwest. You'll both very likely make many friends.
The dog's watching the wildlife through the patio door reminds me of cats watching through the windows. I call it Kitty TV. LOL
This video format is really nice.
There's one advantage to living next to a utility plant, which is that the road will always be open and accessible. There are trade-offs to living in more remote areas. Not only might it make it a bit more difficult for the kids to participate in extracurricular activities, but as some here have already pointed out you're even more likely to have electricity problems the farther into the remote areas. So be sure to have a backup power setup, etc.. If you're desiring a more remote area because you want privacy, you'll find that folks in the West are generally live-and-let-live and aren't nosy (such behavior is considered extremely ill mannered out here). So your neighbors will generally be helpful, but won't bother you.
Sorry to hear you're having so many issues with your rental. It seems to happen a lot with people unfortunately. I hope you find a nice home that has a lot of groceries that are reasonable around you. The dogs are so cute by the way. Look at this part of your life as an adventure that you'll look back at it and smile when you think of. Looking forward to more recipes when you're back to filming cooking :-) I hope you guys have a great week!
I'm filming every meal I cook in January so you'll have plenty of meal ideas :)
@DollarTreeDinners I love all of your lovely videos your family and pets also and I have been enjoying your adventures since you moved -
Congratulations on your invite to VidCon! That is super awesome! 🎉😊❤
I love this new content with Michael, but I love your cooking content too! Keep doing both😊
Hi Rebecca and Michael.
Glad you're feeling happier Rebecca. Micheal you're so talented. I just ordered some things from your website!! You both are my favorite currently and have been for quite sone time. You guys arent pretentious, but seem humble and down to earth. Hope the kids enjoy having their dad and bonus mom closer to them. I have a strong feeling that you both are going to have a great new normal soon. I love your videos, they make me smile. And getting caffeinated is really important, so im happy you've found a great coffee spot....and a reward program too.
Just say no to an HOA!
That’s what I’m thinking also. I don’t like the idea that I don’t control what goes on on MY property
Thank you for the great vlog! I've never heard about checking out the neighborhood before looking at a house to buy, but that sounds like a very good strategy. I hope you and Michael find just what you are looking for and that your old house sells soon. Rebecca, whatever you do on UA-cam you should do something that makes you happy. I have been enjoying the change in content and Michael's contributions very much. I can't make many of your DollarTree meals because of my restricted diet even though they look delicious. However, I do have my shoppers go to the DollarTree sometimes to stock up on household items that save me quite a bit of money. I don't think I would have done that if not for your videos. It is your warm, caring personally that really comes through on your videos and that is true no matter what you do! Take care!
So glad that things are going well for you in your temporary household! Hope that you find the right place for you.
But wherever you are, home is where the heart is.
Thanks for showing us your life! ❤
Hi Rebeca, I ran into your channel months ago, I quickly was obsessed. I relate to your budget meals I was a single young mom with not much help, and I didn’t even know food banks existed so you could imagine the struggle. In the early 90s the budget stores were K-mart- 99c store only and Big-lots.. most if not all of this stores are now closed, is good you show alternatives and how creative you can be with your food with the circumstances. Keep up the great work- I really loved your video on cooking food from I believe depression era also 1050s I think.
Woohoo! Congratulations on Anaheim VidCon!!! That is so awesome!!! You deserve the recognition. :)
With the fires, I wonder if the con will still be a thing.
Enjoyed following along on house hunting. Thank you Michael on showing us some of what you do. It was very interesting. I'm hoping your house sells soon and you find the perfect house that you can call home. Anxiously waiting for next update. Have a good weekend.
Aww so exciting!! So happy for you guys! I hope you guys find what you’re looking for. 🥰🥰🥰
We are so excited to be in this new phase of life.
So we actually lived in concrete. It seems super cute & quaint at first, until you realize that the power goes out constantly in the winter, there’s only 1 grocery store, it floods every fall and you literally can’t get out of town, and you have limited options for just about everything including cable/internet. Hwy 20 is a beautiful drive in the summer, but otherwise there’s a lot of downsides to living out there. I recommend checking out whatcom county if you’re looking for a small town feel without literally being in the middle of nowhere.
So many issues w the house not being up to par!😮 I’d definitely ask the landlord to pro rate a discount for your Dec/Jan rent. You’re entitled to adequate & working appliances/conditions if you’ve paid a security deposit + monthly rent. Dealing w 3 different “contractors” on that shower door is crazy! The initial install of the door was ineptitude in action. Any home DIYer could have figured out how to properly install that.🤦♀️ I wouldn’t have the patience you do! I’m liking the behind the scenes & seeing the dogs more too!
Oh my goodness it's such fun house hunting with you guys. My parents live up in LA Conner. Concrete is so beautiful. Sad none of those places were winners for both of you. Can't wait to see what area you end up in. Thx for sharing all the behind the scenes. Am happy puppies are adjusted and happy. Happy New Year! ❤
We’d love to live in La Conner but they don’t really have anything with enough space out there :(
I wish you would have filmed some of the neighborhoods and areas without showing the houses. I used to live in Marysville and miss that area so much! That little bit you showed was like a breath of air for me. Oh and keep in mind HOA's are a nightmare, according to people who have one. I hope you find the house you are looking for 😄 oh and I love the dogs, so cute. Michael's art is awesome.
I am soooo into your newest vlog's!! I also enjoy your cooking vlog's very much. Not gonna lie...lol...these latest ones with Michael and road trips and pups really really ROCK!! Loving going along on your new adventures!!❤❤🙏❤❤
Thank you! I’m glad you like them :)
@@Nerdg4smatron I just subscribed to your channel as well!! 👏👏
@Nerdg4smatron oops...I was too quick! Lol 😆 spreading the support
Hi … yes the real little items of moving & renting a furnished home. Hope you get an awesome buyer for your home in Va & your Family find a lovely home . GREAT NEWS about your endeavor in June in Ca. Awesome! Loved seeing you both in the video. a you are both Celebs ❤
Aww. I loved the doggy hug! That was so precious. 🥰❤️🐕
So exciting! If you google the addresses, you can view the satellite images to get a better idea of the location & proximity of different things in the area, both desirable (shops, $tree) and the undesirable that you may not notice while on the ground.
Your dogs are precious!❤
I'm liking these videos! You have such an appealing personalities and so it's fun to watch your day to day adventures. For Michael: Have you ever thought about expanding your product line to include patches that can go on jackets or other clothing?
Or pins!
That was cute when Michael got the dentist appt day wrong, even tho y’all were probably not too thrilled 😝
House hunting is always an adventure!! I like finding a dream house that everyone agrees on!! That’s the good part!
I’m enjoying this née content and will watch whatever you post, it’s fun seeing more of your 💕 Michael and behind the scenes footage is fun! **ofcourse the doggies make it fun with sassy attitudes!
As you settle into your new routine, I’m sure you’ll have a few more video ideas! ❤🎉
Awesome job on the new videos set up! Adding Michael in with both of you is absolutely amazing! I'm loving these and of course the cooking videos to! I'm excited to see more of these 😊! Perfectly fantastic! 😊❤
Hope your house sells soon. The holidays are a tough time to sell. Enjoyed the vlog,. especially seeing Michael's art. He is very talented.
Thank you! Virginia just got stuck in a snowstorm too! We hoped for snow year after year and then as soon as we move...boom...snow lol
Rebecca, it is so amazing to me how much your River looks just like my Piper, that we lost in 2021. We miss her dearly. I am reminded of Piper every time I see your sweet girl. Best of luck in your house hunty.
I love seeing Loki back to his old self! My birthday is one of the days you're at the Con!!! It's technically drivable! I'm going to try to make it. That sounds so fun!!
This is so fun!! You two make a great video together.
I really enjoy watching. Good luck with house selling and house hunting. I am excited to see the houses you see (if you can show). I love house hunting. It's so fun.
3 of us live in a 2BR apartment near Chicago. Before this, we lived in a small house. We can walk most places. Living smaller means smaller heating and a/c bills. Public transportation and library and stores are close. Tina, Al's wife
Just a thought. Not trying to be critical or bring you down. I personally as an adult, and I think you as well, don’t get breakfast right away and we’re okay with that. I pretty much get 2 meals a day because I’m not necessarily hungry first thing. Kids on the other hand are hungry when they wake up and really need breakfast early. My youngest with autism is the exception to that rule when he was younger. Also a routine with kids is sooo important. It’s okay to have one as a step mom with the kids helping out with chores depending on age of course. I absolutely love your content and watch everything on Instagram as well. Loved your vlog from the road as well! ❤
They do get breakfast of course, we just have coffee :)
You guys seem so happy in WA, it's lovely to see, and it's great getting to see Michael's personality too! I hope you guys find what you're looking for
Puppy hugs are awesome! Sorry there have been so many issues with the house. Hope your house sells quickly.
I lived on Whidbey Island for 6 years, and the power went out at least once every winter - and sometimes for a few days at a time! It's gorgeous, but you'll have more reliable power elsewhere. But of course, it can still go out. I suggest you stay in Western Washington, for reasons.
Thank you for being so genuine when I saw you today! I have to admit I was starstruck! Rebecca, you are gracious and charming like you are on camera! I am so happy to welcome you to the PNW! Smiling Kristi
Yes, my name is different.
Meeting you was the coolest thing! I don’t get to meet people very often so it really made my day! ❤️❤️
It was good meeting you!
I love these style videos. I think it is nice to see you and your hubs in day to day life. The areas you have shown look stunning! Also a big big fan of From!!
Oh and the driving clips are my fav! I watch a lot of dash cam vids because I just love looking at the scenery. You are doing amazing!
Advice - when looking for houses, drive around at different times of day & evenings. A guy in our neighborhood likes to work on his car all hours of the night & day & play his music loud all hours of the night...litterally 1 or 2 a.m. He doesn't care. 🙄 Unfortunately, we can't move yet.
Funny, we know the very area you're in...we moved from WA to VA a few years ago. Thank you for allowing us to ride along...We really enjoy your channel!
You guys deserve what you want. I hope you get the place of your dreams! You guys are wonderful.
Love that Michael is more involved in the videos …so interested in what you both are doing ….great job guys❤
Glad that you are doing well, I need to get caught up on a few of your videos as I was sick for almost a month so did not get on the computer hardly at all ! I assume that you one of the reasons you moved was to be closer to the children ? hope you find the house you really want ! now to continue watching this video and go back and look at the ones I have missed ~ Happy New Year to you all !! 💓
I did the rural life for seventeen years in between Albuquerque and Santa fe where my mother grew up and no thank you. The mud and most of all hauling water was a pain. At my age it's a no can do any more. Not to mention lifting the bails of hay ( we had chickens) and feed bags that were huge, lifting the fifty pound bags of salt for the water softner was a pain as well. Back breaking living the rural life.
I like this new content! Congratulations on vidcon! That will be so much fun. Hope ypu can find a house without an HOA... I would hate having a committee telling me what to do on my own property. Nope. I would recommend going to prospective neighborhoods at night as well, things have a tendency to look great during the day when everyone is at work and school. Just a tip a realtor friend told me a long time ago. Good luck, I know the right house is out there.
I just LOVE that we get to see both of you! As always...great content!
Hi Rebecca & Michael:
I absolutely love these videos !! I’m so glad we get to see more of Michael too.
That’s really cool what Michael does. I love following you guys on this journey.
Keep these videos coming!! I’m loving them !!
I’m also going to start following Michael’s channel, thank you for sharing his channel
1. I love the vlogs! Keep them coming.
2. I'm so glad to see more of Michael! And, damn, dude! You are such an amazing artist!
3. My son started watching "From". If I remember correctly, he also said that he absolutely loved it.
Can't wait to see more content and your furbabies are super adorable!
Thank you so much :)
your dogs' spooked barking at 6:58, apparently spooked my dog and she had to bark while running around the house to check on everything 🤣
Wanted to add into the chorus of voices that I personally love the vlogs! They're fun to watch while I'm eating my dinner at work, just like your other content is.
Thank you for taking on your journey to your new life filled with possibilities. Congratulations on being selected to be at the Anaheim event in June! You deserve all good things!
Congrats with Vidcon!
We moved far out off the city. I would never move back. It is 30 min to town and it just takes more planning when you go shopping. I love it here.
When we were doing a long-distance house-hunt, I used google-maps to virtually explore all the neighborhoods we were considering before even asking the realtor to visit a property for a virtual walkthrough.
I thought I recognized the symbol from HIM's album Love Metal! I can't say I know a lot of their songs but, I absolutely loved their version of Wicked Game. I'm 59 yrs old and a big Scorpions fan.
I'm really enjoying all the content you've been putting out, Rebecca. Now I'll be looking for Michael's to check out his artwork.
I really like the whole family blogs.
I wish I had half as much talent and creativity as you two do!
Keep finding what makes you happy.
Nothing but positivity for you guys!
YES From! I had never heard of it, got a random rec and now I'm OBSESSED.
Vidcon is about an hour from me! That’s so incredibly awesome! Congratulations!
Personally I love your vlogs. It’s nice getting to know you, Michael and the dogs. I’m always up for seeing gorgeous Loki and River!
Congratulations on your celeb status!! 😍😍😍 that’s so cool you’ll do amazing!
Heyyy, dropped the ball yet again! The Vlog style is great, you guys are getting into the swing of things. A happy creator is better than an unhappy one (the unhappy ones usually burn out.) Oh if you ever need a show as a small filler try "Dead Like Me." It's my favorite show, it's a dark comedy about a girl who becomes a Reaper. It only ran for 2 seasons and other than the first episode I'd say the episodes feel fast.
Marysville is a lovely area! Hope you find the ideal spot for you both soon
Awww. The dogs! So sweet.
I should probably watch farther through the video before commenting but I didn't want to forget and I have information about that region! I'm from Bellingham and have lived in Oak Harbor (not currently, also military). In terms of power outages I only experienced ONE while living in oak harbor for 3 years. On the mainland power outages were much more common! At LEAST once a year but usually 2-4 in the fall/early winter. Okay, off I go to actually finish this video!
Don't do HOA. Could not take someone telling me what to do with my own house.
I like this format, along with the food stuff.
Living in the North Puget Sound area you will have so many gorgeous sunsets and amazing views. I love it here!
I hope you all find a place you both love. My husband loved the rural life I did not. Both need to love where you live. Happy house hunting.
Washington state Con is June 20 at the Payallup state fair grounds at the convention center.
Good luck house hunting you two! I'm loving this behind the scenes content.
Michael should go to Summer Con and Horror Con in Puyallup this year.
Hi...I'm team Rebecca...prefer you only and your cooking (plus occasional dogs...Loki is a beauty!). But that's just one woman's opinion ;p
There is plenty of videos that feature JUST her. I help with the vlogs to help out in between recipes and things like that. It’s filler content, which you’re more than welcome to skip 🤷🏻♂️
Realtor here that loves your videos! ❤ I’m in the mid south and our market is always slow from Thanksgiving til Valentines Day. Never fails I get business middle of February every year. Lol. So hoping your home sale gets more traction next month!
Hi Rebecca & Michael!! 👋
As much as I'd love to meet y'all... I had a better chance to when you were closer to my state of Ohio. I'm in a wheelchair & can't drive anymore. At best I travel around my city on my mobility scooter. All this being said I thoroughly enjoyed the travel vlog vids crossing the states. I got to travel with you to places that I'll most likely won't get to see (namely the Grand Ccx anyon). So I travel now vicariously through you & others. I like this new aspect of your channel. ☺️