I’m also a mother and I never think your videos are unrealistic. In fact, your videos inspire me to romanticize motherhood and not just use my kids as an excuse to not do anything. And I think it’s soooo healthy to protect your son and husband’s privacy. It’s not cool to complain about the difficulties of motherhood especially on a platform where he can hear about it in the future. You’re doing a great job and I love watching your videos! Perfect balance of inspiration and reality. 🫶🏻
I have ALWAYS admired how you carry motherhood. I am a SAHM, so you inspire me in how I want to steward my home by being slow and cozy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with sharing your life as something that is full of joy and slowness and intentionality. It’s truly a BLESSING that I feel like a lot of moms don’t get to experience. I am always encouraged by your videos and am always inspired! Just a little encouragement for you to continue doing what you’re doing my friend! 🤍
Ignore comments like that! You’ve shared the struggles. We all know kids have bad days and throw fits, we don’t need you to show that in order to know it happens. I love seeing the sweetness. And I think many moms who stay home w their babies live similar lives. Keep sharing and stay true to yourself and your family.
I really respect how you don’t share a lot of Connor’s face or personal details. I think that’s really kind and forward thinking of you in regards to maintaining his privacy! 👏🏻🥰
I think you are so talented at making such aesthetically beautiful videos that some people may find it hard to believe that you have hard days. I personally think that when you speak to the camera, you are so open and honest and have a beautiful balance of talking about the hard parts of early motherhood, while also being grateful and positive. I find that there is a very strong narrative on social media that motherhood is awful and hard all the time. I think your reflections of it are so realistic and a breath of fresh air. I also think that it's wonderful that you are protecting Connor's privacy and keeping him safe online. ❤
I’ve found that the keys to hosting are: making sure the bathroom is clean, making food that is easy and a lot of it, and allowing people to help! I hardly do anything during the party but connect with people and it’s really become a joy of mine to have people over!
Enchiladas are always a crowd pleaser and easy to make a vegetarian option if needed. I’ve also had great success with chili and I asked guests to bring toppings. If you want to impress, Julia Child’s Beef Bourginon is simple but divine, and the long cook time means you can make it ahead. Lasagna is more labor intensive but also an easy way to feed a crowd! I recently did a morning party with quiche and some other brunch-y bits and it was a huge hit!
I completely agree with you not showing any negativity on RUclips about your son. I’ve watched other RUclipsrs showing their kids having tantrums…and as realistic as it is, I cringe for that child. It’s not fair to them when they grow up and the possibility of other people/kids to see these videos of them and maliciously use it against them. You are doing a beautiful job protecting your son, while still sharing him and his role in your life. ❤
As a mother myself, i find your videos are completely realistic. Like a few other comments here, your videos help remind me to cherish motherhood and these seasons of life I am in. IMO It is completely right to protect your son and husbands lives the way you do, honestly you do it really well. I just really love your way of doing things, and enjoy watching your videos so very much!
You're one of the few people that feel actually realistic! No matter what you do, I feel like the best thing you're honestly so good at is romanticizing your own life even when you have a chaotic or bad day. You make me feel warm and cozy. ( Btw your baking and your cooking seems to be so good)
I enjoy your videos so much that sometimes I don't watch them right away, because I don't want to 'waste' them by doing something else at the same time and not giving them my full attention - they are such a little escape, always make me feel good and I savour them by making a drink, and today saved yours especially for after a job interview, almost as a little reward/treat after the stressful morning I knew I would have. Hope you have the best day.
Im not a mother yet and pushing 40 BUT Michelle your videos will always be a warm treat for me, I can watch you forever. Love your white light and energy ❤
I agree with you, creating happy, and inspiring videos is such a good thing. Sometimes we all focus too much on the bad, and it’s nice to escape and remember the good as well. Thank you for great videos!
Michelle no explanation needed. I am a 60 year old mom and i know it’s not ever easy being a mom and more so in the eyes of other people. But for me you are a very hands on , greatest mom at such a young age. I could always feel how much you loved your son. Can’t wait for your next blog.
You are so genuine and realistic. You talk through what’s going on and your struggles like you’re having a chat with friends, but you aren’t visually showing us those things. And since I try to be mindful about the content I absorb, I appreciate that you don’t share all of those down moments through video. A huge reason I enjoy your vids is because you’re uplifting and inspiring. Talking through your thoughts and struggles makes you realistic, but we don’t expect you to be actually showing us the down moments as they’re happening
I'm a little late with this, but I want to tell you first: a WAGON! If you don't already have a wagon for your little guy, my daughters adored the wagon. Age 1 was the beginning of them wanting to ride in the wagon, and then when the little sisters were born, they were forever dragging each other, the cat, their stuffed animals, around in that little wagon. The day I passed that wagon on to another family with littler kids was a sad one for me. That wagon had seen some good times! And I love your vlogs because they are such a mix of honesty about the truly difficult and sometimes dark moments in life, and then a lovely appreciation for the little pretty moments in each day. You're doing a wonderful job, Michelle, and I look forward to your sharing the continuation of your journey.
Michelle, I definitely don’t think that your videos are unrealistic at all❤️ I always leave so encouraged and refreshed after your videos. I think you do a wonderful job of sharing your motherhood journey as well as respecting and maintaining your family’s privacy. Motherhood looks beautiful on you!
We appreciate your transparency Michelle. Everyone has hard days and your authenticity comes across from your channel, I’ve been a subscriber here since nyc college days as we were in the same season of life and I just stayed along for the ride since. Please don’t take comments too seriously, ultimately everyone has their own POV and own life experiences that shapes their lens. Respectfully, your channel can come across as “perfect” and all put together most of the time, filled with a joyful family, trad life, cooking for your family/shopping, and that’s 100% okay! You don’t need to show your struggles or highlight them for anyone, that’s between you and your family as you said. As you mentioned here, you tend to put out mostly positive content and I think that’s why that subscriber may have found your channel “unrealistic” since you usually focus on the positive. This isn’t a bad thing at all as you want your channel to reflect uplifting vibes, positivity and the good or interesting parts of your life- it may not paint a holistic picture of reality based on their learned experiences and obstacles- but that’s not the purpose of your channel. I flock to your channel as do many of us, for comfort, seasonal content and good energy, an escape from the hustle and bustle of life, and inspiration to strive forward each day. Your positivity radiates and if that doesn’t serve someone anymore due to their own issues or perspective, that’s okay too ❤ everyone’s on their own page of their own book
Please don't feel like you have to explain to ANYBODY you are doing your best! That's what is the most important!!!! It is one of the hardest job in life being a parent. You are doing Awesome!!
It's challenging being a deeply sensitive person, but what is the alternative? Not feel and be robotic? I think it's finding balance between being aware of & feeling the pain & suffering in the world and sending prayers as well as finding the magical beauty of everyday life and inner peace through our deeper connection. You are a compassionate, sensitive soul and I relate. Sending comfort and good wishes! xo
When my son was one he loved books, puzzles, any wooden toys (more open ended play with less stimulation), stuffed animals. If you do tv they have "read alongs" on Spotify that aren't super stimulating and so cute! ❤ We also got a tower around then and use it daily. Worth every penny! Once your son is walking, you could get a baby stroller his size. My son loves pushing around his trucks.
I actually love your balance with sharing motherhood/ your son. I love we get to see what your doing with him, but it’s not about showing him, it’s about showing you. Although I 100% respect any parents decision to show or not show their child, it always feels a little sad to follow a journey and then to not get to see them as parents at all. So I love your balance and authenticity.
I agree with all the comments about how well you portray motherhood! ❤ You definitely open up and share about the hard moments, but you’re so good about doing it in a way that’s not bitter or discouraging and I feel like that’s what a lot of people use social media for…I for one appreciate the intention with which you speak (or don’t speak) about your marriage and son! The tongue has the power of life and death and I believe it’s so, so important to do what you’re doing and speak life into your days - totally does not take away from the “realness”!!!
Ahh Michelle!! I love this so much and I love all your videos! Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and you are such a light. You are such an amazing mom for Connor and it’s so fun to see all the fall crafts that you make! Thank you for being so down to earth and authentic with us. Ilysm and I hope you’re having an amazing day 💕
Michelle I think your videos are uplifting and inspiring as well. I admire how you put your family first and know you're personal boundaries and stick to them. You are a blessing. Keep looking to God as your strength and for wisdom!❤
i’ve been nannying with the same family for 4 years - since the kids were 1, 1, and 2 - and we LOVE the nugget couch! i suggested it to their parents (who have since bought 2) and it’s been such a hit that we still use today, 4 years later. so much imagination & creativity, washable, and (generally) injury-free! 💖
I don’t share my son on social media and respect why you don’t really either. I think your videos have the perfect balance of sharing the positive and the things you’re struggling with. I love how peaceful your videos are and all the inspiration I get from them as a SAHM! ❤
Honestly you do such a great job at being genuine and real but the joy of the Lord shines so genuinely through you that it’s more natural for you to have a positive and grateful vibe to your videos and I think that’s something to be proud of 🫶🏼
New mom to a 1.5 month old - I absolutely love your videos and get such inspiration and relief when watching you. I am excited for my baby to be able to go out more and run errands together and do little craft together. Society likes to pretend moms cant do anything and while sometimes it is tough, we can enjoy the times it isnt.
A suggestion I have for improving baking is using a food scale for your ingredients! This was a game changer for me. I also continue to love and truly enjoy your motherhood journey- don’t let any comments pull you down from the beautiful life you’re living! 💗
I’m not a mom so I don’t really know what is “authentic” but I personally feel that everyone’s life circumstances are different, everyone’s experiences are different, and to compare just isn’t realistic. I’ve always felt like you are extremely authentic on here, probably the most out of anyone I watch, and you’ve always been open and honest about struggles. Not to bad mouth anyone, I just think sometimes people are envious and self-conscious about their own lives and that’s the only reason they feel the need to say something bad about someone else. I’m sure most of your following feels the same as me.
Michelle- that was so precious what you shared about your mom. As a mom who always had everyone over our home (my family, husbands family and all of our kids homeschooled friends and family) I always hoped my kids would grow up and want to offer hospitality to others. Imagine my delight when my eldest daughter (26) told me that she was going to host her brother and his girlfriend during the recent hurricane here in FL! There are times as a mom where you just feel so blessed because you see that your adult children are embracing what you have tried to model for them over the years. I hope your mom watches your vlogs- she's got to feel so happy and blessed to have a daughter like you. I can't wait to try your recipes too so thanks for sharing.
As another mother/content creator this resonates!!! I worry that I’m not being “real enough” but also I work soooo hard to protect members of my family, especially my daughter, here on RUclips! It’s totally okay to keep hard things private if they involve other people & it’s honorable to think of them first!! 🤎 keep making the content that brings you joy & others joy - that’s what it’s all about!
Michelle, I am so inspired by you! I have two boys a year and a half apart and I really relate to your perspective on motherhood and life in general! Thanks for choosing to share your life with us! ☺️
I don't think you owe anyone anything.. If someone thinks something it doesn't mean you have to agree. I think you've found a beautiful balance of being real but also sharing mostly postive things online ❤
Quite contrary to the comment, I’ve been finding your vlogs a sense of comfort and hope that things do get better as time goes. I’m a first time mum with an 8 month old and I remember watching your vlogs where you shared about your early postpartum and it gave me so so much hope. I spent most of my early postpartum in the middle of the night bingeing all your vlogs because I just find you a very genuine person with so much hope and joy! Thank you for your content ❤
Omg I cannot believe our sons are almost 1! I saw on your insta your son walking while pushing his toy and he is doing so well! Such a precious time ❤ You do talk about struggles (which I appreciate and feel the same) while keeping things light and doing fun activies with your son (without him showing and all about him) I think you have a great balance for your videos
In case you needed to hear this: your videos bring us all so, so much joy Michelle!💗 I have always admired your transparency and always leave your vlogs feeling inspired and motivated.. Seriously so grateful to watch a channel like yours
I’ve never watched your videos and thought they arent realistic. My kids are grown and it makes me wish I could go back in time and take a breath and be more in the moment like you are. Enjoy this stage of life however you want and don’t listen to others because like everyone says, they grow so fast and before you know it that little boy will be taller than you calling you bro instead of mom and it is so so sad. I cry OFTEN looking at my son that towers over me bc he was just 1 two seconds ago.
Older person who enjoys all your videos, they always inspire me and I love seeing your precious dog Cash, 🐕 your play time with baby Connor, when you take us along on your shopping and antique trips, your baking always pleasant to see and sometimes gardening. Very nice cake stand you found for baby Connor's first birthday 🎂 🥳 Your interesting chats are very special and realistic also how at times you share some beautiful religious readings with viewers. Blessings and Peace to you for all you share 💕😘
Michelle thank you for always being vulnerable with us! I have followed you for a few seasons of your life now - from New York to motherhood and as a stay-at-home mom, I resonate so much with what you share. We make the best of your days and life is not always perfect. If you shared the bad days you'd get hate, and if you share the great ones, you get hate as well . I love your content and keep romanticizing life - its what will keep us sane haha
@@chrissiedcohen thanks! Maybe if you re-read you'll be able to see I was referencing my role as a SAHM! SAHM, working mothers etc. alike are all working in their own respect 🤍
We have the tower I also have it to my son when he turned one. Now he is three and we still use it everyday except now he can push it to the sink or counter himself and wash his hands etc.. I think you’ll love it ! We use it a lot in our Tiny chef Thursdays !
We got my son the soft foam play slide/tunnel/stairs combo thing at 1 and he still uses it at 3. A slide or playhouse is great too for indoor and outdoor, and there’s usually a lot on Marketplace.
Keep being real. Don't worry what other ppl have to say. The world is full of negativity and we manifest it if we care about what other ppl think of us. I'm 65 and survived every person that tried to invalidate me.
My hair also gets so greasy and is naturally oily. My hairdresser recommended a hair scalp scrub once a week! I’ve been doing this and it worked wonders for me!!! Ps- I love your videos so much. You are my absolute favorite RUclipsr. Thanks for being you. ❤
Michelle, I love your Motherhood content and I'm a single woman with no kids. We can see the effort you put into making each day special and peaceful for your family. It doesn't look easy but you do it with joy. What's unrealistic to some is normal to others. I romanticize my life everyday and it's very realistic for me. Even on the bad days it's possible to inject little moments of joy. I highly suggest those saying it's unrealistic to try it :).
we just had our baby girl’s first birthday last week 🥹🥹 we ended up getting these soft blocks & a book. Also a friend got her stackable cups and she loves them! I love the tower idea! I figured we can just get the tower when she’s closer to 18 months but the year really flew by for us 😭❤️
Some people just don’t like motherhood and that’s their journey. You’re doing fantastic because you clearly love being a mom. You have your husband family and most importantly faith in God to rely on to get you through the tough moments of parenting. I’m only 6 months in and believe that the hardest part of parenting is typically much later in life. Your experience stands out because of your obedience ❤️
Michelle, I have been subscribed since you were in college! I have loved seeing your different phases of life as I move through mine too with college and grad school. The good comments outweigh the bad ones, some people are just simply jealous.
My son got mega blocks for his 1st birthday and he's 18 months now, its easily his most played with toy! I m also so amazed by how much it has helped his fine motor skills and his creativity, I really recommend it 😁 Also I really feel that you have a good balance of sharing the highlights and lowlights of being a mom! I ve dealt with similar struggles with breastfeeding, not sleeping training ect and really appreciate your videos!
YEYY 1ST BIRTHDAY !!. Hope you have an amazing day ! , don't overwork yourself , please have a good amount of sleep to you, your friends, and family too Michelle !! :)).
for my daughters first birthday, i did the tower and a little bike for balance and coordination and both are still used multiple times daily and she just turned two! lasting items she loves that benefit everyone!
Love your videos!! Also, my shampoo and conditioner have helped with my greasy hair SO much. And my scalp specialist was blown away by how clean my scalp was!
My son just turned one in August. He loves the nugget! We have an off brand one as well. He is recently getting into pop it’s,busy boards, and cars (extra big ones and smaller ones)
To me, that viewers comment seems to come from jealousy.. I don’t know. Not everyone’s life is going to look the same and that’s ok. I’ve been watching your videos for two years or so and I feel like you’re very real. Plus, you cant please everyone. If you complained more, that same person would have something hateful to say about that.
For baking: yours will vastly improve if you measure by weight or make sure you're using dry measuring cups and wet measuring cups appropriately. Also if you spoon flour into the measuring cup instead of scooping with it bc flour compresses and you end up with more than called for doing that.
Try apple sauce instead of reducing the apple cider, for the donuts. Just use the same amount as the reduction. You can also use shredded apples. I have those same donut pans. I've always just spooned my batter into them. The whole bag thing is just too much work for me.
About the greasy hair, when I use Kristin Ess Shampoo and conditioner my hair also gets greasy the next day. Whenever I try any sulfate shampoo my hair gets greasy fast. I started using classic Pantene (with sulfates), and my hair does not get greasy until day 3. Any time I try to use my Kristin Ess Shampoo my hair is greasy the next day.
Why would anyone want to hear about the bad stuff a Mom goes through. RUclips is for relaxing and seeing uplifting content. People have tp learn to be happy for others.
You asked for a show recommendation and my husband and I are avid show watchers😂 so here are some of our favs: The Bear, Succession, Brooklyn 99, New Girl, Parks & Recreation, Ted Lasso, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, and Severance!
i used that same apple cider donut recipe i think, and i thought the same thing!! I tried again with some apple sauce AND some apple cider and it was much better!
We are here in Florida and I’ve never seen so much damage here flooding and so many trees down no power and I just got back from the grocery store and the shelves are scarce I don’t think delivery trucks can get down here
Your doughnuts look so yummy! I've seen recipes before that say to make a simple syrup out of the cider & then measure the given amount into the recipe. That would intensify the apple cider flavor too. Just a thought. I thoroughly enjoy your videos 😊
Be careful with the Amazon ones, sometimes they smell like chemicals and are made with weird stuff inside. My son is always unzipping them so they will come into contact with the foam.
Hey Michelle, Happy Saturday. I have never tried apple cider donuts but they sound delicious. Baking comes natural to me, cooking is more of a challenge. 😅 I am the same way I like to shop using deals or if items are on sale rather than getting everything at once for full price. 😅😊 Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls? I have to make them they sound delicious. 😊👻🎃
I really like Vegan Richa’s apple cider donuts! The key is reducing the apple cider so that the flavor is concentrated. I can’t post the link but it’s on her website. You can also look for recipes that have you reduce the cider on the stove before incorporating it in your baking :)
I haven’t been happy with my apple cider donuts/muffins either…like you said, they are good, taste like cinnamon sugar… but not really th apple cider flavor I am looking for!! I have reduced the apple cider, used the TJ’s apple cider (my fav), but it still seems lacking. If you find one you love, please post to share!!
I’m also a mother and I never think your videos are unrealistic. In fact, your videos inspire me to romanticize motherhood and not just use my kids as an excuse to not do anything. And I think it’s soooo healthy to protect your son and husband’s privacy. It’s not cool to complain about the difficulties of motherhood especially on a platform where he can hear about it in the future. You’re doing a great job and I love watching your videos! Perfect balance of inspiration and reality. 🫶🏻
first time mom here as well, with a 5 month old boy. Couldn’t agree more!! Nothing but inspiration coming from your videos!!
Yes, this!
You are doing great and are inspiring Michelle.
Very well said! 💛
I have ALWAYS admired how you carry motherhood. I am a SAHM, so you inspire me in how I want to steward my home by being slow and cozy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with sharing your life as something that is full of joy and slowness and intentionality. It’s truly a BLESSING that I feel like a lot of moms don’t get to experience. I am always encouraged by your videos and am always inspired! Just a little encouragement for you to continue doing what you’re doing my friend! 🤍
Ignore comments like that! You’ve shared the struggles. We all know kids have bad days and throw fits, we don’t need you to show that in order to know it happens. I love seeing the sweetness. And I think many moms who stay home w their babies live similar lives. Keep sharing and stay true to yourself and your family.
I really respect how you don’t share a lot of Connor’s face or personal details. I think that’s really kind and forward thinking of you in regards to maintaining his privacy! 👏🏻🥰
I think you are so talented at making such aesthetically beautiful videos that some people may find it hard to believe that you have hard days. I personally think that when you speak to the camera, you are so open and honest and have a beautiful balance of talking about the hard parts of early motherhood, while also being grateful and positive. I find that there is a very strong narrative on social media that motherhood is awful and hard all the time. I think your reflections of it are so realistic and a breath of fresh air. I also think that it's wonderful that you are protecting Connor's privacy and keeping him safe online. ❤
thank you so much for this ❤️
I’ve found that the keys to hosting are: making sure the bathroom is clean, making food that is easy and a lot of it, and allowing people to help! I hardly do anything during the party but connect with people and it’s really become a joy of mine to have people over!
love this ❤️❤️❤️
Agreed!
What are your go to meals?
Enchiladas are always a crowd pleaser and easy to make a vegetarian option if needed. I’ve also had great success with chili and I asked guests to bring toppings. If you want to impress, Julia Child’s Beef Bourginon is simple but divine, and the long cook time means you can make it ahead. Lasagna is more labor intensive but also an easy way to feed a crowd! I recently did a morning party with quiche and some other brunch-y bits and it was a huge hit!
I completely agree with you not showing any negativity on RUclips about your son.
I’ve watched other RUclipsrs showing their kids having tantrums…and as realistic as it is, I cringe for that child. It’s not fair to them when they grow up and the possibility of other people/kids to see these videos of them and maliciously use it against them.
You are doing a beautiful job protecting your son, while still sharing him and his role in your life. ❤
As a mother myself, i find your videos are completely realistic. Like a few other comments here, your videos help remind me to cherish motherhood and these seasons of life I am in. IMO It is completely right to protect your son and husbands lives the way you do, honestly you do it really well. I just really love your way of doing things, and enjoy watching your videos so very much!
You're one of the few people that feel actually realistic! No matter what you do, I feel like the best thing you're honestly so good at is romanticizing your own life even when you have a chaotic or bad day. You make me feel warm and cozy. ( Btw your baking and your cooking seems to be so good)
I enjoy your videos so much that sometimes I don't watch them right away, because I don't want to 'waste' them by doing something else at the same time and not giving them my full attention - they are such a little escape, always make me feel good and I savour them by making a drink, and today saved yours especially for after a job interview, almost as a little reward/treat after the stressful morning I knew I would have. Hope you have the best day.
awh 🥹🥹🥹 thank you so much!
Im not a mother yet and pushing 40 BUT Michelle your videos will always be a warm treat for me, I can watch you forever. Love your white light and energy ❤
It’s always a better day when Michelle uploads ❤
shucks ☺️
I agree with you, creating happy, and inspiring videos is such a good thing. Sometimes we all focus too much on the bad, and it’s nice to escape and remember the good as well. Thank you for great videos!
Michelle no explanation needed. I am a 60 year old mom and i know it’s not ever easy being a mom and more so in the eyes of other people. But for me you are a very hands on , greatest mom at such a young age. I could always feel how much you loved your son. Can’t wait for your next blog.
You are so genuine and realistic. You talk through what’s going on and your struggles like you’re having a chat with friends, but you aren’t visually showing us those things. And since I try to be mindful about the content I absorb, I appreciate that you don’t share all of those down moments through video. A huge reason I enjoy your vids is because you’re uplifting and inspiring. Talking through your thoughts and struggles makes you realistic, but we don’t expect you to be actually showing us the down moments as they’re happening
I'm a little late with this, but I want to tell you first: a WAGON! If you don't already have a wagon for your little guy, my daughters adored the wagon. Age 1 was the beginning of them wanting to ride in the wagon, and then when the little sisters were born, they were forever dragging each other, the cat, their stuffed animals, around in that little wagon. The day I passed that wagon on to another family with littler kids was a sad one for me. That wagon had seen some good times! And I love your vlogs because they are such a mix of honesty about the truly difficult and sometimes dark moments in life, and then a lovely appreciation for the little pretty moments in each day. You're doing a wonderful job, Michelle, and I look forward to your sharing the continuation of your journey.
Michelle, I definitely don’t think that your videos are unrealistic at all❤️ I always leave so encouraged and refreshed after your videos. I think you do a wonderful job of sharing your motherhood journey as well as respecting and maintaining your family’s privacy. Motherhood looks beautiful on you!
We appreciate your transparency Michelle. Everyone has hard days and your authenticity comes across from your channel, I’ve been a subscriber here since nyc college days as we were in the same season of life and I just stayed along for the ride since. Please don’t take comments too seriously, ultimately everyone has their own POV and own life experiences that shapes their lens. Respectfully, your channel can come across as “perfect” and all put together most of the time, filled with a joyful family, trad life, cooking for your family/shopping, and that’s 100% okay! You don’t need to show your struggles or highlight them for anyone, that’s between you and your family as you said. As you mentioned here, you tend to put out mostly positive content and I think that’s why that subscriber may have found your channel “unrealistic” since you usually focus on the positive. This isn’t a bad thing at all as you want your channel to reflect uplifting vibes, positivity and the good or interesting parts of your life- it may not paint a holistic picture of reality based on their learned experiences and obstacles- but that’s not the purpose of your channel. I flock to your channel as do many of us, for comfort, seasonal content and good energy, an escape from the hustle and bustle of life, and inspiration to strive forward each day. Your positivity radiates and if that doesn’t serve someone anymore due to their own issues or perspective, that’s okay too ❤ everyone’s on their own page of their own book
Please don't feel like you have to explain to ANYBODY you are doing your best! That's what is the most important!!!! It is one of the hardest job in life being a parent. You are doing Awesome!!
You are one of the most realistic RUclips moms out there! I enjoy all of your content. 😊
It's challenging being a deeply sensitive person, but what is the alternative? Not feel and be robotic? I think it's finding balance between being aware of & feeling the pain & suffering in the world and sending prayers as well as finding the magical beauty of everyday life and inner peace through our deeper connection. You are a compassionate, sensitive soul and I relate. Sending comfort and good wishes! xo
When my son was one he loved books, puzzles, any wooden toys (more open ended play with less stimulation), stuffed animals. If you do tv they have "read alongs" on Spotify that aren't super stimulating and so cute! ❤ We also got a tower around then and use it daily. Worth every penny! Once your son is walking, you could get a baby stroller his size. My son loves pushing around his trucks.
Love seeing you thriving Michelle! You are truly such a light!
you are so sweet, thank you ❤️
I actually love your balance with sharing motherhood/ your son. I love we get to see what your doing with him, but it’s not about showing him, it’s about showing you. Although I 100% respect any parents decision to show or not show their child, it always feels a little sad to follow a journey and then to not get to see them as parents at all. So I love your balance and authenticity.
I agree with all the comments about how well you portray motherhood! ❤ You definitely open up and share about the hard moments, but you’re so good about doing it in a way that’s not bitter or discouraging and I feel like that’s what a lot of people use social media for…I for one appreciate the intention with which you speak (or don’t speak) about your marriage and son! The tongue has the power of life and death and I believe it’s so, so important to do what you’re doing and speak life into your days - totally does not take away from the “realness”!!!
Ahh Michelle!! I love this so much and I love all your videos! Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and you are such a light. You are such an amazing mom for Connor and it’s so fun to see all the fall crafts that you make! Thank you for being so down to earth and authentic with us. Ilysm and I hope you’re having an amazing day 💕
Isabella, your sweet comments mean the 🌎 to me!
Michelle I think your videos are uplifting and inspiring as well. I admire how you put your family first and know you're personal boundaries and stick to them. You are a blessing. Keep looking to God as your strength and for wisdom!❤
i’ve been nannying with the same family for 4 years - since the kids were 1, 1, and 2 - and we LOVE the nugget couch! i suggested it to their parents (who have since bought 2) and it’s been such a hit that we still use today, 4 years later. so much imagination & creativity, washable, and (generally) injury-free! 💖
I don’t share my son on social media and respect why you don’t really either. I think your videos have the perfect balance of sharing the positive and the things you’re struggling with. I love how peaceful your videos are and all the inspiration I get from them as a SAHM! ❤
Honestly you do such a great job at being genuine and real but the joy of the Lord shines so genuinely through you that it’s more natural for you to have a positive and grateful vibe to your videos and I think that’s something to be proud of 🫶🏼
New mom to a 1.5 month old - I absolutely love your videos and get such inspiration and relief when watching you. I am excited for my baby to be able to go out more and run errands together and do little craft together. Society likes to pretend moms cant do anything and while sometimes it is tough, we can enjoy the times it isnt.
A suggestion I have for improving baking is using a food scale for your ingredients! This was a game changer for me. I also continue to love and truly enjoy your motherhood journey- don’t let any comments pull you down from the beautiful life you’re living! 💗
I’m not a mom so I don’t really know what is “authentic” but I personally feel that everyone’s life circumstances are different, everyone’s experiences are different, and to compare just isn’t realistic. I’ve always felt like you are extremely authentic on here, probably the most out of anyone I watch, and you’ve always been open and honest about struggles. Not to bad mouth anyone, I just think sometimes people are envious and self-conscious about their own lives and that’s the only reason they feel the need to say something bad about someone else. I’m sure most of your following feels the same as me.
Michelle- that was so precious what you shared about your mom. As a mom who always had everyone over our home (my family, husbands family and all of our kids homeschooled friends and family) I always hoped my kids would grow up and want to offer hospitality to others. Imagine my delight when my eldest daughter (26) told me that she was going to host her brother and his girlfriend during the recent hurricane here in FL! There are times as a mom where you just feel so blessed because you see that your adult children are embracing what you have tried to model for them over the years. I hope your mom watches your vlogs- she's got to feel so happy and blessed to have a daughter like you. I can't wait to try your recipes too so thanks for sharing.
As another mother/content creator this resonates!!! I worry that I’m not being “real enough” but also I work soooo hard to protect members of my family, especially my daughter, here on RUclips! It’s totally okay to keep hard things private if they involve other people & it’s honorable to think of them first!! 🤎 keep making the content that brings you joy & others joy - that’s what it’s all about!
thanks girl 🥹❤️
Michelle, I am so inspired by you! I have two boys a year and a half apart and I really relate to your perspective on motherhood and life in general! Thanks for choosing to share your life with us! ☺️
I don't think you owe anyone anything.. If someone thinks something it doesn't mean you have to agree. I think you've found a beautiful balance of being real but also sharing mostly postive things online ❤
Don’t change Michelle. You are authentic. And I love your videos. It has been a joy watching you grow becoming a wife and a mother.
You don't owe anyone an explanation!! That's absolutely ridiculous! I don't want to see you have a hard time. I love your videos!!
Quite contrary to the comment, I’ve been finding your vlogs a sense of comfort and hope that things do get better as time goes. I’m a first time mum with an 8 month old and I remember watching your vlogs where you shared about your early postpartum and it gave me so so much hope. I spent most of my early postpartum in the middle of the night bingeing all your vlogs because I just find you a very genuine person with so much hope and joy! Thank you for your content ❤
Omg I cannot believe our sons are almost 1! I saw on your insta your son walking while pushing his toy and he is doing so well! Such a precious time ❤ You do talk about struggles (which I appreciate and feel the same) while keeping things light and doing fun activies with your son (without him showing and all about him) I think you have a great balance for your videos
In case you needed to hear this: your videos bring us all so, so much joy Michelle!💗 I have always admired your transparency and always leave your vlogs feeling inspired and motivated.. Seriously so grateful to watch a channel like yours
your videos give me literal peace. ilysm
🥺🥺🥺 makes me so happy
My All Time Comfort RUclipsr As Always Michelle🥹🥹♥️♥️
🥹🥹🥹 oh thank you!
I’ve never watched your videos and thought they arent realistic. My kids are grown and it makes me wish I could go back in time and take a breath and be more in the moment like you are. Enjoy this stage of life however you want and don’t listen to others because like everyone says, they grow so fast and before you know it that little boy will be taller than you calling you bro instead of mom and it is so so sad. I cry OFTEN looking at my son that towers over me bc he was just 1 two seconds ago.
Older person who enjoys all your videos, they always inspire me and I love seeing your precious dog Cash, 🐕 your play time with baby Connor, when you take us along on your shopping and antique trips, your baking always pleasant to see and sometimes gardening. Very nice cake stand you found for baby Connor's first birthday 🎂 🥳 Your interesting chats are very special and realistic also how at times you share some beautiful religious readings with viewers. Blessings and Peace to you for all you share 💕😘
Michelle your videos are always so beautiful to watch. Never feel like you have to explain your motherhood because you are doing amazing! xx Love
Michelle thank you for always being vulnerable with us! I have followed you for a few seasons of your life now - from New York to motherhood and as a stay-at-home mom, I resonate so much with what you share. We make the best of your days and life is not always perfect. If you shared the bad days you'd get hate, and if you share the great ones, you get hate as well . I love your content and keep romanticizing life - its what will keep us sane haha
Beautifully stated. Is Michelle a SAHM? She’s a working Mom who happens to be at home. Just a thought!
@@chrissiedcohen thanks! Maybe if you re-read you'll be able to see I was referencing my role as a SAHM! SAHM, working mothers etc. alike are all working in their own respect 🤍
We have the tower I also have it to my son when he turned one. Now he is three and we still use it everyday except now he can push it to the sink or counter himself and wash his hands etc.. I think you’ll love it ! We use it a lot in our Tiny chef Thursdays !
I think what you post is awesome! You do what makes you happy and don't let others direct that!!
Love the videos and the super cozy vibes that you share!
thank you for being here, Lucy! 💗
i love when you share the recipes that you cook in the vlogs! i almost always try them myself
We got my son the soft foam play slide/tunnel/stairs combo thing at 1 and he still uses it at 3. A slide or playhouse is great too for indoor and outdoor, and there’s usually a lot on Marketplace.
Keep being real. Don't worry what other ppl have to say. The world is full of negativity and we manifest it if we care about what other ppl think of us.
I'm 65 and survived every person that tried to invalidate me.
this is some real wisdom, Barbara! ☀️
My hair also gets so greasy and is naturally oily. My hairdresser recommended a hair scalp scrub once a week! I’ve been doing this and it worked wonders for me!!!
Ps- I love your videos so much. You are my absolute favorite RUclipsr. Thanks for being you. ❤
Michelle, I love your Motherhood content and I'm a single woman with no kids. We can see the effort you put into making each day special and peaceful for your family. It doesn't look easy but you do it with joy. What's unrealistic to some is normal to others. I romanticize my life everyday and it's very realistic for me. Even on the bad days it's possible to inject little moments of joy. I highly suggest those saying it's unrealistic to try it :).
we just had our baby girl’s first birthday last week 🥹🥹 we ended up getting these soft blocks & a book. Also a friend got her stackable cups and she loves them! I love the tower idea! I figured we can just get the tower when she’s closer to 18 months but the year really flew by for us 😭❤️
Some people just don’t like motherhood and that’s their journey. You’re doing fantastic because you clearly love being a mom. You have your husband family and most importantly faith in God to rely on to get you through the tough moments of parenting. I’m only 6 months in and believe that the hardest part of parenting is typically much later in life. Your experience stands out because of your obedience ❤️
I find that when I drink red raspberry leaf tea during my cycle I have less cramping and reduces my need to take midol.
I love when I get your notifications!
oh thanks for having them turned on ☺️
Michelle, I have been subscribed since you were in college! I have loved seeing your different phases of life as I move through mine too with college and grad school. The good comments outweigh the bad ones, some people are just simply jealous.
My son got mega blocks for his 1st birthday and he's 18 months now, its easily his most played with toy! I m also so amazed by how much it has helped his fine motor skills and his creativity, I really recommend it 😁
Also I really feel that you have a good balance of sharing the highlights and lowlights of being a mom! I ve dealt with similar struggles with breastfeeding, not sleeping training ect and really appreciate your videos!
YEYY 1ST BIRTHDAY !!. Hope you have an amazing day ! , don't overwork yourself , please have a good amount of sleep to you, your friends, and family too Michelle !! :)).
A pikler triangle is a great present for a one year old. The radio flyer push wagon is really great too
I love your new sneakers!❤
for my daughters first birthday, i did the tower and a little bike for balance and coordination and both are still used multiple times daily and she just turned two! lasting items she loves that benefit everyone!
just ordered a balance bike, thank you!! ☺️
hes going to love it!
Love your videos!!
Also, my shampoo and conditioner have helped with my greasy hair SO much. And my scalp specialist was blown away by how clean my scalp was!
My son just turned one in August. He loves the nugget! We have an off brand one as well. He is recently getting into pop it’s,busy boards, and cars (extra big ones and smaller ones)
A nugget couch is a great thing to get for a young boy. My son loves his!
My one year old’s favorite toy was a play kitchen! One year later and he still plays with it almost every day!
Your vlogs are realistic and beautiful ❤....some people look for Drama ignore them
Keep shining ❤
To me, that viewers comment seems to come from jealousy.. I don’t know. Not everyone’s life is going to look the same and that’s ok. I’ve been watching your videos for two years or so and I feel like you’re very real. Plus, you cant please everyone. If you complained more, that same person would have something hateful to say about that.
We just ordered a learning tower for our son’s 1st bday too 🤗🥰 it’ll be such sweet memories!!!
For first birthday: a balance bike! My son still uses his every day and he’s almost 2, need to get him a bigger one 🥰
My 17mo LOVES the pickler set we have that we got for her big sister. I thought she might be to small but she’s a climber and loves it.
A walker wagon is great at that age! We have the radio flyer one. We’ve used the same one with all 4 kids.
For baking: yours will vastly improve if you measure by weight or make sure you're using dry measuring cups and wet measuring cups appropriately. Also if you spoon flour into the measuring cup instead of scooping with it bc flour compresses and you end up with more than called for doing that.
great tips! I need to try going by the scale because that always works so well for my bread
Try apple sauce instead of reducing the apple cider, for the donuts. Just use the same amount as the reduction. You can also use shredded apples.
I have those same donut pans. I've always just spooned my batter into them. The whole bag thing is just too much work for me.
I love your videos so much! I look forward to them every week. Can’t wait to watch this one. I also love all the fall/October content ❤
thank you 🥹 I have a more fall-esque one coming Thursday 🍂
About the greasy hair, when I use Kristin Ess Shampoo and conditioner my hair also gets greasy the next day. Whenever I try any sulfate shampoo my hair gets greasy fast. I started using classic Pantene (with sulfates), and my hair does not get greasy until day 3. Any time I try to use my Kristin Ess Shampoo my hair is greasy the next day.
Why would anyone want to hear about the bad stuff a Mom goes through. RUclips is for relaxing and seeing uplifting content. People have tp learn to be happy for others.
Hey Michelle,
Love this vlog. And all the Fall things you do.
Can you link the mocktail recepie please? 🥰🤩
Those apple donuts look so good. I may have to try those.
Thank you for everything ❤
thank YOU for the love, Maria! ❤
Good morning Michelle how are you happy Wednesday morning to you and I enjoy your channel and you are amazing supporter happy fall day
You asked for a show recommendation and my husband and I are avid show watchers😂 so here are some of our favs: The Bear, Succession, Brooklyn 99, New Girl, Parks & Recreation, Ted Lasso, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, and Severance!
oooh we have some overlapping favorites, we’ll have to check out these! ☺️
i used that same apple cider donut recipe i think, and i thought the same thing!! I tried again with some apple sauce AND some apple cider and it was much better!
oooh I will try this thank you!
Michelle, October is on the halfway mark!❤
Try getting a scale for baking!! It’s much more accurate and saves some dishes :)
We are here in Florida and I’ve never seen so much damage here flooding and so many trees down no power and I just got back from the grocery store and the shelves are scarce I don’t think delivery trucks can get down here
Your doughnuts look so yummy! I've seen recipes before that say to make a simple syrup out of the cider & then measure the given amount into the recipe. That would intensify the apple cider flavor too. Just a thought. I thoroughly enjoy your videos 😊
great tip, thank you! ☺️
Gift ideas: yoto player or tonie box, little people car race track and we love our Costco brand nugget dupe!
Be careful with the Amazon ones, sometimes they smell like chemicals and are made with weird stuff inside. My son is always unzipping them so they will come into contact with the foam.
oh yikes thank you!! didn’t even think of that 😮
I just graduated from Ohio State!! Go bucks!
Not the geese 😂😂 iykyk
Hey Michelle, Happy Saturday. I have never tried apple cider donuts but they sound delicious. Baking comes natural to me, cooking is more of a challenge. 😅 I am the same way I like to shop using deals or if items are on sale rather than getting everything at once for full price. 😅😊 Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls? I have to make them they sound delicious. 😊👻🎃
I really like Vegan Richa’s apple cider donuts! The key is reducing the apple cider so that the flavor is concentrated. I can’t post the link but it’s on her website. You can also look for recipes that have you reduce the cider on the stove before incorporating it in your baking :)
yes! this one also had you reduce it, but I should try this recipe 😮
@@michellereedgThat makes sense. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Hey Michellle! Love your sweater 4:58! Where did you get it from? ❤
Hi Michelle! Where is your beautiful apron from? I love it!
World Market! 🌼
I haven’t been happy with my apple cider donuts/muffins either…like you said, they are good, taste like cinnamon sugar… but not really th apple cider flavor I am looking for!! I have reduced the apple cider, used the TJ’s apple cider (my fav), but it still seems lacking.
If you find one you love, please post to share!!
Hi Michelle, where is Connor’s dresser from? I am searching for one for my baby, but having a hard time finding the right size.