You are an inspiration for everybody.The more I know you the more I admire you.You have been through A LOT and you could be one of those bitter self-pitty people that have ruined their life.Instead you are positive,hardworking and a beautiful person inside and out You should give inspirational talks to young people that do not know what "hard"is and what a person can archieve I myself have been a "fighter"all my life and I feel so conecte to "survivors"like you Good/life bless your kind and strong spirit💕💕
I’m only 19 and I lived such a similar childhood as you. I’m glad that you are a living example to prove that it is possible to make it out of that lifestyle on your own. I’m trying so hard. First in college and working for a better life.
You’re an inspiration!!! You’re honestly the most interesting person I’ve ever met (well not met but yeah). I could go on for hours just listening to you tell stories.
i dont mean to be off topic but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me.
@Ezekiel Boston i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process now. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
I don’t know you, Mary, but regardless to how you grew up, it seems to me that you’ve grown into a wonderful lady. You bring people a lot of joy, Obviously.
Great video. Everything seems to get more elaborate as the years go on, like how in the 70s, a middle class family was “well off” if they could have steak once a month...now they take their family to Disney World every year. Same for Christmases, Halloweens, high school graduations, etc. I remember Christmases as a kid that seem really sparse by today’s standards, and honestly I’m in no better a financial situation as an adult than I was as a kid. I feel guilty as a parent if I don’t get my kids 7,8,9 great gifts, but when I was a kid I used to get only 2-3, and I know my grandparents didn’t get anything that didn’t fit into a stocking. Sometimes I wonder if we’re actually better off for it.
Happy, sad, joyful, angry, delighted, tearful.....so many emotions. Reminds me so much of my childhood. From trailer life to no pictures to Christmas magic and the smell of a Christmas tree. Thank you for making me remember.
Mary, I’m from Ottawa,Canada and I’ve followed ur channel for years. I hope the very best for u and ur boys. I think all northern boys have a soft spot for southern girls and ur no exception. 🎄
I grew up in the 70s, graduated in 82. We lived in Virginia &my family was from WV, which i loved!! When we have a loving ❤ family, its a home 🏡 you take with you the rest of your life! Merry 🎄 Christmas!!!
Her vids are so good for depression because it is just like simple peaceful pleasure, and it makes you wanna live till you are older just so you can be with it
You've been, and still, beautiful through all the stages of your life! You have the sweetest, most beautiful soul and are an inspiration! I really enjoyed this video a lot
I was the same way as a child in the 80's...I always looked thru the TV GUIDE and plan out what I would watch for the hoildays...you mentioned several things that took me back as well! Wow! Good times!
Mary, you broke the cycle. It’s lovely to now know why you make Christmas such a special time for yourself, your children and others. Merry Christmas! 🎄
We all have our story to tell. No one is better than anyone else. If we could've only realized this when we were young and innocent. God bless you for working hard to achieve your goals and dreams.
This brought back a lot of my old Christmas memories. My Mom & Dad & sister have passed so it is bittersweet to think about all the fun we had. My Mom always brought out the aluminum Christmas tree with a reflector light. We were stylin'. I think we all had a favorite present we got when we were children -- I had two, a sno-cone machine & a Chatty Cathy doll. Loved those days but each year it is fun to create new memories with your kids or grandkids. Thanks for reminding me of those days -- with tears in my eyes. We always would put up decorations when they showed The Rudolph special with the Island of Misfit Toys. Christmas joy to you & all!!!
Mary you are the sweetest, most selfless, amazing person. You inspire me to just be better. My heart aches for the child you were and the sadness you must have felt being surrounded by family who just wanted Christmas over and done. And yet you kept your Christmas spirit regardless, and passed it on to your own children (who are beautiful by the way). I love all things Christmas, including all things leading up to it. I would leave my tree up all year if I could get away with it. I just want to say that your videos all make me want to be a better person, but this specific video resignates with me on so many levels. Thank you for sharing all these memories, and sharing the little girl in you, with us all. You are so strong, and it is beyond obvious how sweet, heartfelt person you are. From one Carolinian to another. How would a subscriber send you something if I wanted?
Hi Mary! Listening to your thoughts about your holidays as a child really reminded me of how much of an amazing childhood I had and made me think of how I will do my best to create some amazing memories with my future kids, just like you have done with yours! The way you strived to make your kids' memories of Christmas better than yours was truly inspiring... You seem to be a very loving and caring mum! I wish all the best to you and your kids!
Thank you Mary, the memories came rushing back to me. I could talk hours about my various Christmases (when I was a kid - in my country the presents are given in the evening after the meal, so the dinner used to be oh so endless :o); the changes before or after getting married or having kids etc.). Very interesting point is negotiating different ways of spending Christmas in my and my husband´s families and creating your own version - and being really moved seeing your own grown kids to return for Christmas and insisting on all the things we used to do :o) have a very nice time, Mary, with your close ones, despite the strange world we live in! All the best!
What a sweet video, Mary!! Thank you for sharing so many memories with us! It was a pleasure to see a picture of your sweet Buddy, and your kids are adorable!! The pictures of you with your trees as a young adult were also so cool to see! You're glowing in all of them!
I always enjoy your inspirational talks. Thanks for your words of encouragement. I loved your Christmas pictures from the past and present. So fun to see. Your kids are so adorable. Take care and Merry Christmas.🎅🎄🎁☕❄⛄✨✨🌟
Such a great video! I loved seeing the pictures of your childhood Christmas and hearing your experiences, hearing all the story you tell from your childhood really show how you became such a strong independent woman. I love how you said you always got excited for Christmas even though you didn’t get much, it really goes to show how you have always felt the holiday spirt. The pictures of you as a kid looks a lot like your sons!!!
So much of your story resonates with me.... I have often thought how I wish I could go back and tell my younger self that everything will be ok. Your Videos have been getting me through the past few months Mary, so relaxing. Thank you xx
I loved your slide show Mary from Christmas past and present. I too loved Christmas as a kid and still do. I lived in a 1000 ft house in Michigan on a dead end street with 2 brothers and shared a room with them until I was 12 years old when my parents finally added on a bedroom. We had no money but I have wonderful memories of Christmas long ago. I also have 2 boys who are grown now but I passed on my love of Christmas to them. Thanks for the memories ❤️
I love you Mary, and I love how excited, and passionate you are about Christmas. I always revert back to your “draw my life” and remember how you loved it so much. You’re so beautiful 🤩
Ah the good old days. 70's and 80's. I always love your videos. Merry (Mary) Christmas. I miss my Mother. Christmas is a sad time for me. But I have learned that I have to be positive for my family now. Your videos really do help me. Thank you. Christmas family magic.
I woke up at 5am this morning for a completely unknown reason and couldn't get back to sleep. I couldn't find anything to watch on TV so came to youtube and you never fail Mary i felt a bit down this morning and after watching you reading stories and now this lovely video sharing how you love christmas has made me feel full of joy, it truly makes me feel so happy seeing you share your love of Christmas and making it special for your boys ❤ I feel very lucky for having had the Christmas' that my mum made so incredibly special for us as children as I understand not everyone is so lucky, and as a mum now to four young children I also understand how difficult it can be money wise etc. But isn't it such a privelege and so wonderful making the magic for our children ❤
I love the idea of bringing your younger self into the future to celebrate Christmas you wanted it to be. That made me smile. Thank you. Merry Christmas Miss Mary.
Oh Mary, this brings back so many memories. I was born in 1958. I have very few pics of Xmas. My mom didn't like it, but my dad tried to make it fun. I still have some of those glass ornaments. I always said when I can have a house for a larger tree, I would. So we bought a house this year & I got a 12 ft tree. 🎄 I hope you have a very special Christmas!!!
This was so wholesome, I teared up. Your promises to yourself are the EXACT same promises I made myself, including the tree (besides the gardening). It truly validated these ideas and promises to see you had the same dreams. You truly are amazing and I’m so blessed for what you do on here.
Mary, I just have to say that I absolutely love and get so much enjoyment out of watching your videos. In the best ways possible you remind me of my late grandmother. Smart, well spoken and hilariously witty with a beautiful soul. Thank you for making content, it makes a very big difference to at least one young lady in Colorado. Much love and Merry Christmas.❤🎄
My parents took very few Christmas photos as well. Never thought about it until I watched your video. Guess catching that memory on film wasn’t a priority as it is today? Who knows. Anyway, thank you for sharing that part of your life. :) Merry Christmas to you! :))
Mary, this was a tear jerker! So inspiring and just goes to show how amazing and resilient of a person you’ve always been♥️hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday season love you and thank you for all of your videos!
Ah Mary this all sounds so lovely. I can hear the nostalgia in your voice from when your boys were small. I am 35 and have a 7 and 2 year old (also boys.) They are so very loved and I try to spend every moment creating memories for them. But I work hard and have a house and commitments and sometimes find myself shouting or rushing about and forgetting to enjoy the moment. You are so right, they are only little for such a short time. We’ve spent a wet and cold day today making Christmas cards and ornaments for the tree from pine cones. They truly are amazing and your video has reminded me to take it a bit slower and enjoy those special moments. Take care and have a wonderful Christmas x
You were never trailer trash, that was just rude people acting rude, yall lived the best you could. We should never feel ashamed. Thank goodness you have been able to make life better
I just have to say, I've only just discovered you this week, and I absolutely adore, ADORE, your channel. You have a great voice, a warm and comforting accent, and the content is just so varied and funny. You are my new favorite by far, on RUclips. Not only that, but we are identical in age and your old photos here could be photos of my own childhood. Same haircuts, clothes, home decor, even cookie monster. I haven't met anyone on RUclips that I could so closely relate to in so many ways. Thank you for all of your creativity and generosity of your time and energy, putting it out there to share with all of us. What a delight to "meet" you, please take care of yourself, and I look forward to enjoying your videos, new and old. Merry Christmas, from Vancouver Island, Canada.
I'm only 15 mins in, but I love this so much! It is so interesting to hear about your childhood, Mary! 🥺💕 I love all the details and facts that you are giving us! Thank you!
Mary I think Family Christmas has become much more ramped up since back in the day. Thanks for sharing. I was raised not to judge anyone on the affluence or modesty of their houses. Kids can be very cruel and sometimes they do not outgrow it. You offer very good advice towards the end of this video. Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.
I love this!!!! I have a 6 month old and I cried when you said “aww he was just a baby in a bumbo” you want your baby to grow up big and strong, but when it happens your not prepared!
Oh Mary, hugs to you. I can relate to living in poor, dismal conditions as a child, & we lived in NY state. We moved several times in my childhood, each place was as dreary & poor as the one before. There’s that saying, I don’t have it down quite exactly but the sentiment is , you think your broken shoes with holes are so bad, until you meet a man with no shoes. Life lessons that I hope no one needs to learn that way. Hugs & love.
My childhood christmases were filled with an abundance of presents and food, when I had my children money was tight, my family still had their extravagant christmases, but excluded myself and my children, my children look back at our poor Christmases with fondness, but the grudge with extended family excluding us because we were poor runs very very deep. Merry Christmas to you, may your dreams come true.
Thanks for sharing that with us, Mary! Love the pictures and the stories. I was a nervous little hair chewer as well. Your youngest son looks just like you!
I'm glad you get to enjoy Christmas the way you want now as an adult and that you make Christmas special for your kids. Beautiful photos! Merry Christmas Mary🌲
I'm the youngest and the only one left at home now, my mum and stepdad aren't Christmas fans, not even growing up, so it's all down to me to do the decorating and such. I would love to spend Christmas with someone who has the same enthusiasm for it as me. Nevertheless, I don't let their lack of holiday spirit put me down! I also love Christmas time because I have fond memories with pantomime shows coming to my school as a kid and then performing my first pantomime in college (UK) to all the kids, to see their eyes light up just took me back to that childish wonder that I felt when I was their age and I watched the pantomimes.
🥰 Love, love, love this!!!! It was fascinating. I spent half of my life in a trailer as well, but we were lucky enough to have heating in the winter and swamp cooling in the summer - you poor thing! I love to hear how much you loved Christmas as a kid… I was the same way. Luckily, my mom loved it as much as I did and with what little money we had, she always made Christmas magical for us. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!!! Your stories are always so interesting. You are such an amazing, fun mom despite all that you missed out on. ❤️❤️❤️
I love that you're so nostalgic. TFS your memories. ❤ I was born in the very early 70's. I remember Kmart and Lazarus at christmas. I love everything about christmas from my childhood. 🤗 Ahhhh, those were the days! TFS, Mary!
I LOVED this video! 🤗 It was wonderful to see that the promises you made to yourself as a child have come to fruition - especially your Christmas 🎄 trees that you’ve dreamt of as a child! ❤️
You sharing this means so much to me, Mary 😪💗 I'm not close to my family but love hearing about stories and memories so very much but don't have many people in my life close enough to do so. As strange as it may seem to some people, you're a big part of my life and have brought me so much comfort throughout the years so this was really special to me. Thank you so much for sharing, I loved hearing your anecdotes about growing up, you're a wonderful story teller💞
I always enjoy your videos but this one was a true pleasure. Thanks for sharing and for reminding people that you can use your past struggles to promise yourself a better future instead of letting it hold you back. You're a much needed voice of reason in a crazy crazy world!! Lol. I for one will follow your lead and be excited, spend time with my kids, maybe bake some shit and try to have a "Mary" Christmas 😉
Lovely pics Mary. The trick to taking pics of your kids is turning your shutter sound off and take them while they aren't expecting it lol. You have to be sneaky now a days. I don't have children but I have nieces and nephews who are the same way so I always have to sneak the pictures. Sometimes the off guards are my favorites. Lol. Happy Holidays
So awesome of you to share your life memories! I’ve always wanted to see what you looked like in your prime bc you’re so pretty even now! You haven’t aged at all Mary!! Love the message in the beginning too 😊
Thank you for sharing this video, Mary. It gave me new insight and understanding into a lot of the videos that you post. You made some great promises to yourself, kudos to you.
It's so nice to have advice alongise your videos. ✨🎉 You're a very inspiring person - it takes a lot to turn your life around. I love your blue tree so much! 🎄🎁
Your story sounded like a narrative of my child hood as well. Almost exactly... Ironically I'm from Illinois and never assumed that about anyone from the south. Been to North Carolina several times and it's a beautiful state. You've obviously done very well for yourself and your video was very interesting and enjoyable to watch.
This was really special. I made the same sort of promises to myself, Mary. And I’ve managed to keep the promises that I made. You should be very proud of the life you’ve built for yourself ! Merry Christmas ❤️
I'm not ashamed anymore. It was tough growing up, being made to feel like trash for so many years in school, but it helped make me the person I am today.
I absolutely love Christmas. I’m lucky that my parents have had the same Christmas spirit and have made it so special for me and my siblings growing up. And they still do. I hope one day I can do the same for my kids ❤️🎄
I was a hair chewer too! I thought I was the only weird one! My mom cut my hair short too to get me stop. Dealing with anxiety is definitely a lifelong journey, but not impossible! I'm getting there!
This broke my heart and made me smile in equal measures. I’m about the same age but brought up 70s northern England with a sad little tree 🌲. You’re so right we make our own lives and now I have all the shiny balls my heart desires lol 😂 😘 xxx
I'm sitting in my brand new single wide, that my husband and I bought after getting married, looking at the little 3 foot fake tree we got for free from his grandma, just admiring it while listening to you talk about your love of Christmas trees and decor. I can't wait for our hard work to pay off so we too can have a huge tree that needs a ladder 😂 💞❤️
I love your videos. Your voice is calming and you have such a great sense of humor and quick wit 😂 you make me laugh. Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing with us! 😊
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You are an inspiration for everybody.The more I know you the more I admire you.You have been through A LOT and you could be one of those bitter self-pitty people that have ruined their life.Instead you are positive,hardworking and a beautiful person inside and out
You should give inspirational talks to young people that do not know what "hard"is and what a person can archieve
I myself have been a "fighter"all my life and I feel so conecte to "survivors"like you
Good/life bless your kind and strong spirit💕💕
That little girl is still inside you! Celebrate with her *every * holiday! ❤
I’m only 19 and I lived such a similar childhood as you. I’m glad that you are a living example to prove that it is possible to make it out of that lifestyle on your own. I’m trying so hard. First in college and working for a better life.
I love these videos showing a little insight into your life! Your boys look just like you as a child!
You’re an inspiration!!! You’re honestly the most interesting person I’ve ever met (well not met but yeah). I could go on for hours just listening to you tell stories.
Dude same! I love to hear about her childhood and just her insight on life.
i dont mean to be off topic but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account??
I somehow forgot the account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me.
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@Ezekiel Boston i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process now.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Ezekiel Boston It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thank you so much, you really help me out!
Such a great lesson. Merry Christmas, Mary! Happy Holiday’s all!
I don’t know you, Mary, but regardless to how you grew up, it seems to me that you’ve grown into a wonderful lady. You bring people a lot of joy, Obviously.
Great video. Everything seems to get more elaborate as the years go on, like how in the 70s, a middle class family was “well off” if they could have steak once a month...now they take their family to Disney World every year. Same for Christmases, Halloweens, high school graduations, etc. I remember Christmases as a kid that seem really sparse by today’s standards, and honestly I’m in no better a financial situation as an adult than I was as a kid. I feel guilty as a parent if I don’t get my kids 7,8,9 great gifts, but when I was a kid I used to get only 2-3, and I know my grandparents didn’t get anything that didn’t fit into a stocking. Sometimes I wonder if we’re actually better off for it.
Happy, sad, joyful, angry, delighted, tearful.....so many emotions. Reminds me so much of my childhood. From trailer life to no pictures to Christmas magic and the smell of a Christmas tree. Thank you for making me remember.
Wow! I didn't even realize you passed 300K!! Congratulations Mary! You deserve every one and many more.
Mary, I’m from Ottawa,Canada and I’ve followed ur channel for years. I hope the very best for u and ur boys. I think all northern boys have a soft spot for southern girls and ur no exception. 🎄
I grew up in the 70s, graduated in 82. We lived in Virginia &my family was from WV, which i loved!! When we have a loving ❤ family, its a home 🏡 you take with you the rest of your life! Merry 🎄 Christmas!!!
Celebrating your inner child one holiday at a time! So many things I’ve changed in my life I want to give my younger self that she couldn’t have
Her vids are so good for depression because it is just like simple peaceful pleasure, and it makes you wanna live till you are older just so you can be with it
You've been, and still, beautiful through all the stages of your life! You have the sweetest, most beautiful soul and are an inspiration! I really enjoyed this video a lot
I was the same way as a child in the 80's...I always looked thru the TV GUIDE and plan out what I would watch for the hoildays...you mentioned several things that took me back as well! Wow! Good times!
Mary, you broke the cycle. It’s lovely to now know why you make Christmas such a special time for yourself, your children and others. Merry Christmas! 🎄
We all have our story to tell. No one is better than anyone else. If we could've only realized this when we were young and innocent. God bless you for working hard to achieve your goals and dreams.
This brought back a lot of my old Christmas memories. My Mom & Dad & sister have passed so it is bittersweet to think about all the fun we had. My Mom always brought out the aluminum Christmas tree with a reflector light. We were stylin'. I think we all had a favorite present we got when we were children -- I had two, a sno-cone machine & a Chatty Cathy doll. Loved those days but each year it is fun to create new memories with your kids or grandkids. Thanks for reminding me of those days -- with tears in my eyes. We always would put up decorations when they showed The Rudolph special with the Island of Misfit Toys. Christmas joy to you & all!!!
Mary you are the sweetest, most selfless, amazing person. You inspire me to just be better. My heart aches for the child you were and the sadness you must have felt being surrounded by family who just wanted Christmas over and done. And yet you kept your Christmas spirit regardless, and passed it on to your own children (who are beautiful by the way). I love all things Christmas, including all things leading up to it. I would leave my tree up all year if I could get away with it. I just want to say that your videos all make me want to be a better person, but this specific video resignates with me on so many levels. Thank you for sharing all these memories, and sharing the little girl in you, with us all. You are so strong, and it is beyond obvious how sweet, heartfelt person you are. From one Carolinian to another. How would a subscriber send you something if I wanted?
Hi Mary! Listening to your thoughts about your holidays as a child really reminded me of how much of an amazing childhood I had and made me think of how I will do my best to create some amazing memories with my future kids, just like you have done with yours!
The way you strived to make your kids' memories of Christmas better than yours was truly inspiring... You seem to be a very loving and caring mum!
I wish all the best to you and your kids!
Thank you Mary, the memories came rushing back to me. I could talk hours about my various Christmases (when I was a kid - in my country the presents are given in the evening after the meal, so the dinner used to be oh so endless :o); the changes before or after getting married or having kids etc.). Very interesting point is negotiating different ways of spending Christmas in my and my husband´s families and creating your own version - and being really moved seeing your own grown kids to return for Christmas and insisting on all the things we used to do :o) have a very nice time, Mary, with your close ones, despite the strange world we live in! All the best!
What a sweet video, Mary!! Thank you for sharing so many memories with us! It was a pleasure to see a picture of your sweet Buddy, and your kids are adorable!! The pictures of you with your trees as a young adult were also so cool to see! You're glowing in all of them!
What a lovely mum you are , your kids are lucky ❤ to have you..
Thank you!
you’ve always been so cool mary!! p.s that picture of you and santa is a 10/10
Hi Mary, thank you for this video. I’ve been struggling lately with depression and your videos help me distract my mind and help me fall asleep. 🤍
Your sons are so rock n roll. !! Bless them and merry Christmas. You deserve the best.
I always enjoy your inspirational talks. Thanks for your words of encouragement. I loved your Christmas pictures from the past and present. So fun to see. Your kids are so adorable. Take care and Merry Christmas.🎅🎄🎁☕❄⛄✨✨🌟
Such a great video! I loved seeing the pictures of your childhood Christmas and hearing your experiences, hearing all the story you tell from your childhood really show how you became such a strong independent woman. I love how you said you always got excited for Christmas even though you didn’t get much, it really goes to show how you have always felt the holiday spirt. The pictures of you as a kid looks a lot like your sons!!!
Thanks for sharing this with us. Our kids grow up way to fast but it looks like you make sure you give your kids a great Xmas every year
So much of your story resonates with me.... I have often thought how I wish I could go back and tell my younger self that everything will be ok. Your Videos have been getting me through the past few months Mary, so relaxing. Thank you xx
I loved your slide show Mary from Christmas past and present. I too loved Christmas as a kid and still do. I lived in a 1000 ft house in Michigan on a dead end street with 2 brothers and shared a room with them until I was 12 years old when my parents finally added on a bedroom. We had no money but I have wonderful memories of Christmas long ago. I also have 2 boys who are grown now but I passed on my love of Christmas to them. Thanks for the memories ❤️
I love you Mary, and I love how excited, and passionate you are about Christmas. I always revert back to your “draw my life” and remember how you loved it so much. You’re so beautiful 🤩
Watching this in August because I needed some Cozy Mary Christmas Vibes.
I cant wait for your christmas videos this year....they're my favourite.
Ah the good old days. 70's and 80's. I always love your videos. Merry (Mary) Christmas. I miss my Mother. Christmas is a sad time for me. But I have learned that I have to be positive for my family now. Your videos really do help me. Thank you. Christmas family magic.
I woke up at 5am this morning for a completely unknown reason and couldn't get back to sleep. I couldn't find anything to watch on TV so came to youtube and you never fail Mary i felt a bit down this morning and after watching you reading stories and now this lovely video sharing how you love christmas has made me feel full of joy, it truly makes me feel so happy seeing you share your love of Christmas and making it special for your boys ❤ I feel very lucky for having had the Christmas' that my mum made so incredibly special for us as children as I understand not everyone is so lucky, and as a mum now to four young children I also understand how difficult it can be money wise etc. But isn't it such a privelege and so wonderful making the magic for our children ❤
I love the idea of bringing your younger self into the future to celebrate Christmas you wanted it to be. That made me smile. Thank you. Merry Christmas Miss Mary.
Oh Mary, this brings back so many memories. I was born in 1958. I have very few pics of Xmas. My mom didn't like it, but my dad tried to make it fun. I still have some of those glass ornaments. I always said when I can have a house for a larger tree, I would. So we bought a house this year & I got a 12 ft tree. 🎄 I hope you have a very special Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas Mary! Thank you for sharing with us and blessing us. 2020 has been no match for The Magnanimous Mary!
This was so wholesome, I teared up. Your promises to yourself are the EXACT same promises I made myself, including the tree (besides the gardening). It truly validated these ideas and promises to see you had the same dreams. You truly are amazing and I’m so blessed for what you do on here.
Thank you for sharing, Mary. These are real experiences and emotions we all go through at different stages. ❤️
Mary, I just have to say that I absolutely love and get so much enjoyment out of watching your videos. In the best ways possible you remind me of my late grandmother. Smart, well spoken and hilariously witty with a beautiful soul. Thank you for making content, it makes a very big difference to at least one young lady in Colorado. Much love and Merry Christmas.❤🎄
My parents took very few Christmas photos as well. Never thought about it until I watched your video. Guess catching that memory on film wasn’t a priority as it is today? Who knows. Anyway, thank you for sharing that part of your life. :) Merry Christmas to you! :))
Mary, this was a tear jerker! So inspiring and just goes to show how amazing and resilient of a person you’ve always been♥️hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday season love you and thank you for all of your videos!
It's so wonderful how you have followed your dream and can enjoy your life now.
Ah Mary this all sounds so lovely. I can hear the nostalgia in your voice from when your boys were small. I am 35 and have a 7 and 2 year old (also boys.) They are so very loved and I try to spend every moment creating memories for them. But I work hard and have a house and commitments and sometimes find myself shouting or rushing about and forgetting to enjoy the moment. You are so right, they are only little for such a short time. We’ve spent a wet and cold day today making Christmas cards and ornaments for the tree from pine cones. They truly are amazing and your video has reminded me to take it a bit slower and enjoy those special moments. Take care and have a wonderful Christmas x
You were never trailer trash, that was just rude people acting rude, yall lived the best you could. We should never feel ashamed. Thank goodness you have been able to make life better
I just have to say, I've only just discovered you this week, and I absolutely adore, ADORE, your channel. You have a great voice, a warm and comforting accent, and the content is just so varied and funny. You are my new favorite by far, on RUclips. Not only that, but we are identical in age and your old photos here could be photos of my own childhood. Same haircuts, clothes, home decor, even cookie monster. I haven't met anyone on RUclips that I could so closely relate to in so many ways. Thank you for all of your creativity and generosity of your time and energy, putting it out there to share with all of us. What a delight to "meet" you, please take care of yourself, and I look forward to enjoying your videos, new and old. Merry Christmas, from Vancouver Island, Canada.
Oh, I forgot to add, you have the best laugh! So refreshingly authentic.
I'm only 15 mins in, but I love this so much! It is so interesting to hear about your childhood, Mary! 🥺💕 I love all the details and facts that you are giving us! Thank you!
Mary I think Family Christmas has become much more ramped up since back in the day. Thanks for sharing. I was raised not to judge anyone on the affluence or modesty of their houses. Kids can be very cruel and sometimes they do not outgrow it. You offer very good advice towards the end of this video. Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.
I love this!!!! I have a 6 month old and I cried when you said “aww he was just a baby in a bumbo” you want your baby to grow up big and strong, but when it happens your not prepared!
Oh Mary, hugs to you. I can relate to living in poor, dismal conditions as a child, & we lived in NY state. We moved several times in my childhood, each place was as dreary & poor as the one before. There’s that saying, I don’t have it down quite exactly but the sentiment is , you think your broken shoes with holes are so bad, until you meet a man with no shoes. Life lessons that I hope no one needs to learn that way. Hugs & love.
My childhood christmases were filled with an abundance of presents and food, when I had my children money was tight, my family still had their extravagant christmases, but excluded myself and my children, my children look back at our poor Christmases with fondness, but the grudge with extended family excluding us because we were poor runs very very deep. Merry Christmas to you, may your dreams come true.
i’m glad you decided to make this video! i’ve been saving it for 6 days to ensure i’d actually focus and enjoy it just from reading the title. ❤️
Thanks for sharing that with us, Mary! Love the pictures and the stories. I was a nervous little hair chewer as well.
Your youngest son looks just like you!
I'm glad you get to enjoy Christmas the way you want now as an adult and that you make Christmas special for your kids. Beautiful photos! Merry Christmas Mary🌲
love the message at the beginning of the video, such a precious idea, love it 🥰💕
I'm the youngest and the only one left at home now, my mum and stepdad aren't Christmas fans, not even growing up, so it's all down to me to do the decorating and such. I would love to spend Christmas with someone who has the same enthusiasm for it as me. Nevertheless, I don't let their lack of holiday spirit put me down! I also love Christmas time because I have fond memories with pantomime shows coming to my school as a kid and then performing my first pantomime in college (UK) to all the kids, to see their eyes light up just took me back to that childish wonder that I felt when I was their age and I watched the pantomimes.
I just loved this. Mary, you’re one of a kind. I really enjoy listening to you talk 💙
Nice pictures Mary. My dad was 12 in 1972. Love hearing your interesting stories! Wow my grandparents got married in 1965!
🥰 Love, love, love this!!!! It was fascinating. I spent half of my life in a trailer as well, but we were lucky enough to have heating in the winter and swamp cooling in the summer - you poor thing! I love to hear how much you loved Christmas as a kid… I was the same way. Luckily, my mom loved it as much as I did and with what little money we had, she always made Christmas magical for us. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!!! Your stories are always so interesting. You are such an amazing, fun mom despite all that you missed out on. ❤️❤️❤️
I love that you're so nostalgic. TFS your memories. ❤ I was born in the very early 70's. I remember Kmart and Lazarus at christmas. I love everything about christmas from my childhood. 🤗 Ahhhh, those were the days! TFS, Mary!
I LOVED this video! 🤗 It was wonderful to see that the promises you made to yourself as a child have come to fruition - especially your Christmas 🎄 trees that you’ve dreamt of as a child! ❤️
You sharing this means so much to me, Mary 😪💗 I'm not close to my family but love hearing about stories and memories so very much but don't have many people in my life close enough to do so. As strange as it may seem to some people, you're a big part of my life and have brought me so much comfort throughout the years so this was really special to me. Thank you so much for sharing, I loved hearing your anecdotes about growing up, you're a wonderful story teller💞
Aw, thank you so much!
I hope you and your family have a good Christmas this year! Going to bed to your videos really helped me during the rough times.
Thank you :)
Your home is beautiful! I love when you show us your Christmas decorations 💜
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Mary, this was such a beautiful life lesson.
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and love.
I always enjoy your videos but this one was a true pleasure. Thanks for sharing and for reminding people that you can use your past struggles to promise yourself a better future instead of letting it hold you back. You're a much needed voice of reason in a crazy crazy world!! Lol. I for one will follow your lead and be excited, spend time with my kids, maybe bake some shit and try to have a "Mary" Christmas 😉
Kinda wish you were my mom. Your boys are lucky they have the coolest mom ever!
Lovely pics Mary. The trick to taking pics of your kids is turning your shutter sound off and take them while they aren't expecting it lol. You have to be sneaky now a days. I don't have children but I have nieces and nephews who are the same way so I always have to sneak the pictures. Sometimes the off guards are my favorites. Lol. Happy Holidays
I used to be able to do that, but now they've gotten wise to me!
So awesome of you to share your life memories! I’ve always wanted to see what you looked like in your prime bc you’re so pretty even now! You haven’t aged at all Mary!! Love the message in the beginning too 😊
Hey, cool! A Sabaton shirt! Your oldest has great taste in music. Merry Christmas!
I loved the pictures and stories!
Had to return several times to this video because of falling asleep but still HAD to hear you out till the end
Hello Mary and I hope you have a wonderful holiday and a wonderful new year and now it’s time to go to bed
Merry Christmas! Love hearing these stories!
Thank you for sharing this video, Mary. It gave me new insight and understanding into a lot of the videos that you post. You made some great promises to yourself, kudos to you.
So cool! Can’t wait to watch.
You rock Mary. Your sons are lucky.
The bubblewrap gift was such a cute idea!
It's so nice to have advice alongise your videos. ✨🎉 You're a very inspiring person - it takes a lot to turn your life around. I love your blue tree so much! 🎄🎁
Your story sounded like a narrative of my child hood as well. Almost exactly... Ironically I'm from Illinois and never assumed that about anyone from the south. Been to North Carolina several times and it's a beautiful state. You've obviously done very well for yourself and your video was very interesting and enjoyable to watch.
I love these kinds of videos and hearing about your life! They are definitely my favorite and most relaxing
Glad you like them!
I can listen to you talk about anything. I get such comfort from your voice thank you!! 😭🥺
Thank you for sharing that.
Thanks for sharing your family memories. Merry Christmas!
Awe, Mary!! You were such a cute kid! Thank you for sharing your childhood photos/memories. ❤️
I loved the inspiring message ❤️ thank you Mary! I love your love of Christmas 🎄
Mary, thank you for sharing your stories. Merry Christmas to you!
Mary I love how you are so real, thank you I needed to see this video 🥰 This made my day .
This was really special. I made the same sort of promises to myself, Mary. And I’ve managed to keep the promises that I made. You should be very proud of the life you’ve built for yourself ! Merry Christmas ❤️
Your sons are very handsome! You did an amazing job putting smiles on their faces!!
Don’t ever be ashamed from where you came from. It’s how you grow and gets you where you want to be. Go you ❤️
I'm not ashamed anymore. It was tough growing up, being made to feel like trash for so many years in school, but it helped make me the person I am today.
I absolutely love Christmas. I’m lucky that my parents have had the same Christmas spirit and have made it so special for me and my siblings growing up. And they still do. I hope one day I can do the same for my kids ❤️🎄
I was a hair chewer too! I thought I was the only weird one! My mom cut my hair short too to get me stop. Dealing with anxiety is definitely a lifelong journey, but not impossible! I'm getting there!
This broke my heart and made me smile in equal measures. I’m about the same age but brought up 70s northern England with a sad little tree 🌲. You’re so right we make our own lives and now I have all the shiny balls my heart desires lol 😂 😘 xxx
I'm sitting in my brand new single wide, that my husband and I bought after getting married, looking at the little 3 foot fake tree we got for free from his grandma, just admiring it while listening to you talk about your love of Christmas trees and decor. I can't wait for our hard work to pay off so we too can have a huge tree that needs a ladder 😂 💞❤️
This video was wonderful and so real. Thank you Mary!
You are my favorite person EVER I love your same vids and they really help me to calm down and relax
I love your videos. Your voice is calming and you have such a great sense of humor and quick wit 😂 you make me laugh. Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing with us! 😊
Oh thank you!