Why Intentional Living is important || a cozy slow living Valentine's Day

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  • Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
  • Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! Today I’m sharing my thoughts on nostalgia and why it’s truly important to live intentionally and present. This is something I struggle with, to be honest, but the older I get the more I want to do my best to live intentionally. I hope that you all feel loved, friends!
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Комментарии • 112

  • @Carmen-nq8ex
    @Carmen-nq8ex 2 года назад +29

    You are slowly morphing into a strawberry themed, vintage, self-help channel....love it! 🍓🍓🍓🍓

  • @amybesch9051
    @amybesch9051 2 года назад +13

    This video from the beginning, had me tearing up and filled my heart with so much happiness. I live 4,000 miles away from my family, while raising two littles. So many different holidays, I find myself wishing for days gone by. I find myself trying to make each holiday special, yet I find myself judging and finding lacking compared to what I grew up with. You made so many great points, that I felt like you where speaking right to me. Thank you for this video, for sharing your family with us and for being so honest. Wishing you many blessings and happiness!

  • @SewRena
    @SewRena 2 года назад +2

    This was so beautiful 😍😍😍 you have inspired me to do something extra for the kids tomorrow. 💕💕💕 the new content is amazing

  • @RadianceRush
    @RadianceRush 2 года назад +2

    Such a sweet tradition! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

  • @kkricket1968
    @kkricket1968 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful video, beautiful words, and beautiful nostalgia. Thank you for sharing.

  • @KassandraChandler
    @KassandraChandler 2 года назад +17

    Absolutely beautiful; i don't have a close family, nor cousins to spend time with since they all live either too far away, or just not interested in spending time as a family. This has inspired me to make special little dates with my daughter and mother, you've also inspired me to try my hand at making a strawberry pie this year; cakes have been my strong suit but pies i couldn't get my pie crust light and flakey 😆, so I'm definitely gonna make more fruit pies for spring n summer.

    • @WithLoveKristina
      @WithLoveKristina  2 года назад +9

      My truck for good pie crust is using half shortening and half butter! I do 2 cups of flour, a quarter teaspoon of salt, 1/3 cup shortening and 1/3 cup butter. And then probably about 6 tablespoons of cold water. Best crust ever!

    • @KassandraChandler
      @KassandraChandler 2 года назад +2

      @The Eyre Effect thank you so much! Definitely gonna try it soon! ❤

  • @raquelsanchez5784
    @raquelsanchez5784 2 года назад +4

    Such beautiful video. Beautiful thoughts and memories you will make with your children. That is so beautiful and inspiring always cherish your history and start with a new one with your children and husband. Just wonderful. Great 💕💝💝💝

  • @StephanieCanada
    @StephanieCanada 2 года назад +3

    How beautiful! And your children will cherish these moments for sure!

  • @lauragiacobbe7334
    @lauragiacobbe7334 2 года назад +2

    Simply lovely.

  • @Michelle_moonlover
    @Michelle_moonlover 2 года назад +3

    I'm 55 now and I too have many memories of cousins, uncles and aunts gathering around my nans kitchen table. I saw her almost every day as a child. People would pop in and out every day. The.kettle was always on and always a cake of some sort to be found. I have mastered making a couple of the ones my nan used to make. I can conjure up the smells and memories at will but it's never the same. Many of my relatives have gone too, some too young. Some moved away. My nan and grandad held the whole family together. That's how it used to be. Now it's fractured. I too have tried to make memories like mine for my own children. Hopefully I have. Your video made me miss times past but also made me grateful that they were had. Hopefully one day I will have a grandchild or 2 and create some memories for them too. Have a lovely week and keep passing on those memories xx

  • @sandradee8880
    @sandradee8880 2 года назад +3

    I very much know how you feel. Me and my sisters all live 1400 miles apart now. Been three years now last time I seen them. I miss Easter the most with them. We always have a picnic and egg hunt.

  • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar
    @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 2 года назад +3

    Oh my goodness what in emotional roller coaster this was! And I mean that in the most affectionate way! I grew up with my cousins as well and now we are far away. I was not able to give my kids that experience but like you said, the things that we do now are creating our own memories. Seeing your whole sweet family at your tea party was really really lovely. Thank you for such a sweet video.

    • @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar
      @therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 2 года назад

      Also get yourself a spouse who looks at you the way that baby looks at cupcakes with lots of frosting! Lol

  • @karendowd2466
    @karendowd2466 2 года назад +3

    I love your beautiful stories and family.
    Such a very special Valentines tea party

  • @gohawks3571
    @gohawks3571 2 года назад +4

    Is it just me, or is everyone moving everywhere? I moved for reasons of health, and when I went to tell others I was moving, a lot of my family had, or was about to, move.... Crazy!
    I wish I lived close to you; I'd come to your tea party😊 Sounds so cute💗 Thank you for sharing with us. I didn't grow up close to anyone, as I grew up military (and other complications). Thank you for trying to do this for your kids, even if things don't work the way you want. It makes a difference that you try😊👍

  • @Believe-mm3eb
    @Believe-mm3eb 2 года назад +3

    That was nice! 💕

  • @gillesjubeault107
    @gillesjubeault107 2 года назад +2

    Very beautiful sentiments in your video! You have wonderful family, your children will have really beautiful memories! Thanks for this video.
    Have a lovely day everybody! Matilda

  • @preciousypenguino
    @preciousypenguino 2 года назад +1

    Geez the cousins part really got me. I'm homesick for long lost days. Suppose I just miss them... or our collective youth. Awesome pie btw 😉

  • @ygarza7319
    @ygarza7319 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for this beautiful reminder. I’m going to go play with my kids now. 🙂

  • @kathyclemons4354
    @kathyclemons4354 2 года назад +2

    I'm so glad you are making special memories with your children. ❤❤❤

  • @raquelnasser5290
    @raquelnasser5290 2 года назад +2

    Such a beautiful eloquent video Kristina! Thank you for sharing your love and family to us! Many Blessings for you, much love! ❤

  • @pswbluemoon1
    @pswbluemoon1 2 года назад +2

    Everything is just so lovely! Thank you for another wonderful loving video. ♡♡

  • @kimcunningham2107
    @kimcunningham2107 2 года назад +10

    I've just stumbled upon this video and have to say how very happy that I did! What a charming and very touching video. I am now a new subscriber!!!🥰💖💕

  • @tdhawk167
    @tdhawk167 2 года назад +3

    So beautiful... I have no family left. Would love to have these traditions with my loved ones. Think it's so important to have these memories with your children.

  • @MissPennyLaFreak
    @MissPennyLaFreak 2 года назад +1

    Oh Kristina, this made me smile and cry so much. I live far away from all my family and I certainly miss that immediacy. I live in my husband's hometown and even his sister has moved away with our only niece. So we squeeze our chances to ve with them, but also make the time we spend by ourselves the best we can.
    Happy Valentine's day and thank you!

  • @tiffanyvantine3322
    @tiffanyvantine3322 2 года назад +2

    Lovely! It is so important to value the new memories we create, rather than only trying to relive old ones.

  • @kbmkj
    @kbmkj 2 года назад +2

    So beautiful! Your family is just so beautiful. I have a lovely, messy perfectly imperfect life and feel so blessed too! Thankyou for being so lovely and so real. Thankyou for sharing. You really are amazing.

  • @inezsanchez1034
    @inezsanchez1034 2 года назад +2

    This made me smile so much. Your babies are sooo precious. My grandma loved babies eating and getting messy. I wish she were here to see my kids, this would have brought her so much joy! Thank you! 🥰

  • @kaleywhelan1682
    @kaleywhelan1682 2 года назад +2

    Kristina this was so beautiful 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sally-annwilson5795
    @sally-annwilson5795 2 года назад +5

    Such a beautiful video. It truly reflected the bitter-sweet passage of time. We think that our life and family structure will never change only to find that it does. Time marches by. Happy Valentines Day. Cheers to creating new memories with your loving family.

  • @annarussell3751
    @annarussell3751 3 месяца назад

    That strawberry pie is so beautiful! Sometimes close friends can be like family and are a great blessing.

  • @thedabler8470
    @thedabler8470 2 года назад +1

    This is so very sweet. Many years ago I saw a quote that read “the best way to accept change is to help create it.” I have tried to live by that. What a wonderful way you are honoring your family memories 💕

  • @2minobssesion4u
    @2minobssesion4u 2 года назад +2

    I'm not even gonna pretend like that didn't just make me cry lol this was a beautiful video with so much meaning and I loved every second of it.

  • @tammyracine3184
    @tammyracine3184 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the wonderful video and the reminder that making family traditions is important.

  • @AM-bm2xw
    @AM-bm2xw 2 года назад +3

    Awe, Kristina, that was such a sweet video! You are such a good mama! Thank you for the reminder to mindfully make good memories for our children!

  • @sallyeve4044
    @sallyeve4044 2 года назад +2

    Love this!

  • @liadanducky
    @liadanducky 2 года назад +4

    I had no idea how badly I needed to hear this message today… wow this really really strikes a chord! Thank you for sharing❤️ Also as usual, beautiful video 😝

  • @rozann9223
    @rozann9223 2 года назад +3

    ….so achingly beautiful….precious memories filled with love…passing them on….to your family…and to us….thank you…..♥️

  • @lauraraines767
    @lauraraines767 2 года назад +3

    Thanks Christina, such a sweet video. My daughter and sons are all grown. I sure miss those days when they all were little.

  • @helenwest1729
    @helenwest1729 2 года назад +2

    So beautiful 💕

  • @susangridley8354
    @susangridley8354 2 года назад +8

    Hearing you talk about making memories for your children is wonderful. I tried to do that for my daughter but I don't feel like I succeeded in creating much of a bond. She's so wrapped up in her kids and her job and her husband I feel like an after thought mostly. Oh well. Thanks for letting me spend a lovely afternoon with you.

    • @mascara1777
      @mascara1777 2 года назад +1

      Then you need to reach out to her. I know you might feel that because you're older, she should reach out to you but life doesn't work out like that. Also you may have inadvertently said something that made her think you were busy so she may be trying not to bother you.

  • @TheVintageGuidebook
    @TheVintageGuidebook 2 года назад +1

    This vid hit me hard. As someone who lives far from extended family, I spend a lot of time wondering what kind of memories I want to make now as an adult with my new family. Thank you

  • @adrianamaclennan7832
    @adrianamaclennan7832 2 года назад +4

    this warmed my soul. There is alot of sadness and anger going on in my country right now and this helps ease things. Thank you.

  • @joannaerhardt7294
    @joannaerhardt7294 2 года назад +2

    This video made me cry!😭😭💖

  • @kristiwebster3763
    @kristiwebster3763 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful video, thank you for sharing your life with us! I get such joy out of your content-kindred spirit over here:)

  • @A_the_Alien
    @A_the_Alien 2 года назад +2

    This made me tear up. My aunt has passed on and my mom moved away out of state also. Missing the traditions we had together. I live on the coast so every summer we would take a beach trip together. Sad I can’t share those trips with my children. We’ll start our own traditions but it is bitter sweet.
    Your tea parties were and are very lovely. Sweet memories 🍓

    • @WithLoveKristina
      @WithLoveKristina  2 года назад +3

      I’m so sorry you are experiencing the same things friend. ❤️❤️❤️ I hope you have so much fun making your own sweet memories!

    • @A_the_Alien
      @A_the_Alien 2 года назад +1

      💖

  • @wheatie83
    @wheatie83 2 года назад +1

    Looks beautiful. Yeah it's hard when tradition has to change. So many good memories with my cousins growing up and now we barely talk to each other.

  • @kimcunningham2107
    @kimcunningham2107 2 года назад +3

    Had to add from my previous comment.... I'm now binge watching all of your videos in this snowy Sunday in Massachusetts. Happy Day!!!💖💕

  • @bronazlin4955
    @bronazlin4955 2 года назад +4

    Absolutely beautiful as always Kristina, being an adult and having these realisations that our family are not close by and things have changed can be difficult to process and come to terms with, you're so right.
    I grew up with many cousins and lovely experiences too, full and rich Christmas's ,Easter's, birthdays and camping in the mountains for new years and riding our bikes with cousins and picking blackberries.
    It took me a little while to come to terms that my children won't have those memories because we live a long way from both sides of the family too, so we are like you creating our own magic for our children ✨
    You are such an inspiring bird and touch many with your insights and real life memoirs😊
    Happy V day!☺️x

  • @Musichowler
    @Musichowler 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. The memories of my grandmothers homes are sketchy and few, since we lived so far from them, but I treasure them none the less. My daughter hasn't been interested in tea thus far, but now...😁

  • @francesmalzahn9994
    @francesmalzahn9994 2 года назад +2

    I always love your videos, Kristina, but I've especially enjoyed the last few! This one was so thoughtful and genuine......I can't even put into words how much it touched my heart! Creating new traditions can be challenging as we grieve for the traditions of old. And, as you did, sometimes you re-create the nostalgia in a new way or you just create a brand new tradition altogether. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us........ the gorgeous table and dishes, the delicious treats, the happy children helping you and then enjoying the treats and, most of all, the sincerity and love! P.S. I love, love, love, your measuring cups!!!!

  • @jenniferwells2291
    @jenniferwells2291 2 года назад +2

    Your childhood Valentine memories sound wonderful. And I Love all the amazing strawberry items you have, I'm so jealous lol! 🍓 I was wondering if your merch V neck shirt will also include plus sizes soon? So many cute things

  • @sarahperkins2340
    @sarahperkins2340 2 года назад +2

    I have that exact same cookbook i inherited from my grandmother and I love it. I moved away from home right before Covid and it's been hard. Then last week my eldest son passed away and I just don't feel like it's Valentine's day. I will make myself celebrate because I still have one child who lives at home who is younger and I know that my eldest would expect me to build a new reality. I talked about just what you are discussing with my Mother and Grandfather this weekend. My childhood was very much like yours and I expected that it would always be the same for my children and for the most part it was for my older children but after having my last child I had to change my expectations about how he would grow up since he was 13 years younger than the youngest of the other children. In fact my daughter and I have raised him with her children when we lived closer together.

    • @WithLoveKristina
      @WithLoveKristina  2 года назад +3

      I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your son, Sarah. Words cannot express. I am sending you and your family my love today.

    • @sarahperkins2340
      @sarahperkins2340 2 года назад +2

      @@WithLoveKristina your words were exactly what I need to hear today and please hug all your beautiful babies for me.

    • @rozann9223
      @rozann9223 2 года назад +1

      ♥️💕😔

  • @DJ-mu3ev
    @DJ-mu3ev 2 года назад +2

    Love this video and all you slow living content. I love any reason to bring out all the fancy things. I totally get the struggle over changes with the people with whom you are close. My two closest friends have moved out of state in the last couple years. I have a tiny family, with only 2 people nearby. I've tried to focus on the things that bring me joy in my little world, like making my garden beautiful, my animals, and cooking. I tell people I'm living a hobbit life until our world gets more normal. 💖💗💖

  • @RubysMusings
    @RubysMusings 2 года назад +2

    Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family😘

  • @willagrant7403
    @willagrant7403 2 года назад +1

    Lovely. I had a party with my daughter & grandkids with all the nice china & presents & fun. I love your video!

  • @madzabinga8382
    @madzabinga8382 2 года назад +6

    Such beautiful sentiments! It really is so lovely to make new memories, whilst recalling your own good times.

  • @nikkole9951
    @nikkole9951 2 года назад +1

    Your channel has become my favorite in such a short time. This video made me tear up. Growing up my family was estranged but I do still have a few fond memories of my mother. She passed suddenly last summer and I miss her. This makes me appreciate my husband and children so much more. Life is so short. On another note, that pie you made looked delicious and I love your strawberry decor!

  • @adrianamaclennan7832
    @adrianamaclennan7832 2 года назад +3

    also - this is totally shallow but I love your dishes. I know what you mean about grief. My brother and dad passed within four years and this covid has totally caused me to feel deep grief.

  • @Boringcountrylife
    @Boringcountrylife Месяц назад

    Wish I had lovley childhood memories to reminisce over. Thanks for sharing yours. Your reminders touch my heart. Ordered from your merch for gifts for the holidays.

  • @ellenmel202
    @ellenmel202 2 года назад +2

    I loved this! Your kids were so sweet with their frosting covered faces😂🤗 I loved seeing your childhood photos as well. 💖🍓

  • @DarcysMixedMedia
    @DarcysMixedMedia 2 года назад +1

    Lovely. 🥰

  • @Morpha-Ahprom
    @Morpha-Ahprom 2 года назад +3

    💖

  • @watsonmelon6575
    @watsonmelon6575 2 года назад +3

    This is so cute and, as always, your cinematography is beautiful

  • @adhdbookworm
    @adhdbookworm 2 года назад +1

    This video is so beautifully crafted. ❤️

  • @kimahee
    @kimahee 10 месяцев назад

    I was not expecting to be crying over my breakfast this morning! This was beautiful, thank you

  • @adrianamaclennan7832
    @adrianamaclennan7832 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely love this. we too have started doing this with my family. We get all dressed up and my mom made an incredible meal.

  • @maureenbrophy7852
    @maureenbrophy7852 Месяц назад

    Thank you for these beautiful moments wit h your family❤️❤️🎊

  • @hellokittylikeskaga
    @hellokittylikeskaga 2 года назад +1

    Your video at the beginning made me cry because it just spoke to me. Me and my sister try also try to recreate the best memories of our childhood doing things like this with our families together. The Valentine's tea with your adorable family and your beautiful mismatched china makes me think of Mary Engelbreit art.

  • @izabelasiczek3547
    @izabelasiczek3547 5 месяцев назад

    This is one of the most beautiful videos I've ever watched , thank you

  • @brookrose3023
    @brookrose3023 2 года назад +3

    This soo pretty and applicable. Thank you so much! I’ve had similar feelings and to see how beautiful moving on and creating new memories can be is so soothing and helpful❤️❤️❤️

    • @WithLoveKristina
      @WithLoveKristina  2 года назад +5

      It’s so hard to adjust to change, I’ve been pushing myself to make my own memories especially when I’m feeling sad about things

    • @bronazlin4955
      @bronazlin4955 2 года назад +2

      @@WithLoveKristina
      I understand that you feel sad about some life circumstances but look what you're doing for your own family 😊 you look within, it's ok to feel sad but yet you go on,smile and re-create what you wish for them to experience and see, creating new memories, which is so beautiful!!💚 The original traditions may have passed but through you they live as you create your own in your own style, your way! You're the next generation , you're paving the love of homemaking for your own children now!! How wonderful is that and who better a role model than yourself to teach it 🤗💕
      xx

  • @janej3883
    @janej3883 2 года назад +1

    Love this it was so relaxing and calming. I felt a deep sense of nostalgia for stuff that I've never experienced, LM Montgomery vibes! I will definitely check out your plus-sized vintage shop, I've been looking for some pieces to add to my wardrobe! The strawberry pie looks divine!!

  • @ingridlawrie496
    @ingridlawrie496 2 года назад +3

    Love your style and your story’s. You’re one of my favourite people to watch.

  • @AshatHome
    @AshatHome 2 года назад +1

    New subscriber here ❤️ what you're saying was lovely and I completely understand that even though life changes and people may be gone carrying on those traditions helps create memories for the next generation. Sidenote I love your aesthetic 🍓

  • @Amy-cv4fd
    @Amy-cv4fd 2 года назад +1

    I love your videos ♥️ I have that exact same snack plate set! I bought it so I could serve my son his after school snack on it 🤗

  • @SL-wk6dp
    @SL-wk6dp 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful tradition

  • @eagleriver7863
    @eagleriver7863 2 года назад

    Those tea cup sets you have are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @EdenYell
    @EdenYell 2 года назад +1

    such a cute idea

  • @amyjo7105
    @amyjo7105 2 года назад

    Your baby using the China teacup killed me :)......cutest thing ever!!!!!!!!! Love your channel!

  • @Martin-zh
    @Martin-zh 8 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful and thoughtful video. You really inspired me to make memories with my kiddos while they are still young.

  • @pamelabrooker9567
    @pamelabrooker9567 2 года назад +1

    How lovely your family and you are beautiful,

  • @margarettrafford4858
    @margarettrafford4858 2 года назад

    I just came across this channel and was so happy. I really could relate so much with what you said and reminded me of my past memories but unfortunately family these days don’t have time. I think you are a wonderful lady. Thank you for sharing 🇦🇺🦘💕🥰

  • @desertrat5543
    @desertrat5543 2 года назад

    I loved hearing you reminisce

  • @reneehaynes3121
    @reneehaynes3121 2 года назад +1

    Subscribing to you from Laci channel! I only watched .0003 seconds of you and I love your style so much

  • @findmeinnature
    @findmeinnature Год назад

    what a great idea, yes!! any time to dress up and use fancy dishes

  • @heatherhuang6404
    @heatherhuang6404 2 года назад +1

    I am loving your new style of videos. It seems to allow for more of your writing and reflections to come forth. I love the idea of a tea and valentine sharing. May do this with friends next year.

  • @maylee2029
    @maylee2029 2 года назад

    Lovely 🥰

  • @johnmills34YT
    @johnmills34YT 2 года назад +1

    the end of the video with the pictures of you when you were a child ❤️

  • @heidischultes2956
    @heidischultes2956 Год назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @lindaloo6951
    @lindaloo6951 2 года назад +1

    I hope you’re doing well and feeling relief from your dental surgery! Just rest ❤️

    • @WithLoveKristina
      @WithLoveKristina  2 года назад +1

      I’ve just started feeling better thank you for saying so!

  • @deniset3164
    @deniset3164 2 года назад

    So beautiful

  • @satsat969
    @satsat969 2 года назад

    💗🙏💗

  • @eagleriver7863
    @eagleriver7863 2 года назад

    Siblings and cousins' relationships are usually fading away after elder members in the family passed away.

  • @alfredm9763
    @alfredm9763 2 года назад

    Yummo

  • @rockish0073
    @rockish0073 2 года назад

    You sound exactly like Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter!

  • @rogers5045
    @rogers5045 2 года назад

    pքɾօʍօʂʍ ✅

  • @ananasingor3627
    @ananasingor3627 2 года назад +2

    💜

  • @lenorebjork2763
    @lenorebjork2763 2 года назад +1

    ❤️