As a house cleaner we appreciate when you move stuff out of the way before we come makes cleaning so much easier and helps us focus on things like your baseboards!! Love your videos Sam ❤️
Literally came to the comments to say this! Thank you for going the extra mile Sam! 💜 I promise you it doesn’t go unnoticed. Housekeeping is a tough job and wonderful people like you make it SO much easier!
No pressure for long content but absolutely LOVING the long videos. Love the hangout vibe. Gives me peace and comfort when I’m on my own. I recently moved and haven’t made friends so I enjoy your company
30:00 as a therapist, I should say, that a therapist should never give you advice - it's what we learn over and over again. But that's true, that a therapist should question you, challenge you and make you think, give you exercises to do at home and do practices in the session.
I disagree I think it’s important for them to give advice. Not like “yea you should move”, but encourage the person to weigh out the pros and cons and unpack it etc I think it is also different with each client and what they are looking for in a therapist.
As a cleaner it helps so much when things are put away : lots of people expect us to put there items away without having an idea on where they go . So thank you 💖 also love the 1hr vids 😍
Sam, heads up on something about neurodivergence that I didn’t realize! We have a tendency to go ALL IN for a hobby and then drop it to move onto the next hobby. You end up spending loads of money on materials, so I figured I’d share the perspective. The hope is you can self-edit to hold back from purchasing all the things for the next amazing hobby. (Been there, done that too many times.) You have also made comments in the past about having a shopping addiction. It may not be an addiction, rather another example of neurodivergent behaviors. 😊
Hi! My hair fell out like crazy when I started losing drastic weight, and I can tell you that taking Biotin daily really helped after a couple months of consistent use. It is so worth it to start sooner rather than later, because I didn't start taking it until I was about 80 pounds down, and now I have SOOOO MANY baby hairs that I have to slick my hair back with gel when I wear it up. I have lost 147 pounds and it has changed my whole life, so I'm not mad about it, but I can't wait for my hair to look as healthy as it once was! Keep it up because you won't regret it!!
I used to take biotin as a teen to keep my nails from breaking because my mom noticed it, and it helped my hair too so much, I've always have thick hair and I blame that loll
This was the best vlog ever. Having a horrible day, and this helped. Never ever need to apologize about not using overhead lighting, it’s awful. I LOVE that you keep the cozy lighting on during your vlogs, it makes them so peaceful. The vibes in this video were just immaculate (minus the loud af concert, which made my anxiety soarrrr for you).
thanks sam! I struggle with depression, ocd and anxiety and showering can be so triggering and stress-inducing. your reminder helped me make the effort to pause the video and just go shower and not worry about it being 'off routine'. I feel so much happier and supported when I watch your videos like this. I would love more hour long videos in the future! hope you're well xxx.
This one hour video made my week. Ive been stuck doing nothing at home, just got home from the ER after some heart issues and i am only 18 so its really scary. I love you Sam!
I love hearing how you’re trying to make a difference in your life and evaluate everything. You’re taking control and I’m so proud of you! I am also a new crocheter so I’m definitely here for that content too. I would love a video on content creating and the tools that’s are needs to execute making long and short content. I love you so much ❤
Loved this vlog! ❤ I took a step back from my socials and it's the best thing I've done. At first I didn't think it was a problem in my life but the hours I would spend, the money I would spend and the comparing mindset I developed was crazy. I came across this quote "Be where your feet are." And it honestly changed everything. Being present, grateful and thankful for my beautiful quiet little life has brought me so much peace. I don't feel the need to keep up with the grind, organization or aesthetic girlies and that is honestly so freeing. ❤
I NEED to say that the content you post is the content I look most forward to. Between RUclips (which was where I discovered you years ago) to tik tok to fameished I just can’t get enough! This hour long video is about to cure everything for me HAHHA thanks girl happy new year! 🎉
It's actually life changing when we find the right medications. It's like seeing all of the potential you have & how different your outlook on life is. Forever grateful for Vyvanse. It's so heart warming to see your mental health improvement, you're doing phenomenal. Don't forget it!
Really appreciate you talking about your dandruff journey and your product recommendations from someone who also suffers and has tried so many different “dandruff” shampoos that just don’t work for me! Also loving this new era of slower living and focusing more on productivity and learning what hobbies you like!❤
Try scalp serums!!!!! Briogeo has a nice one, it’s $26 but Pantene has one as well that’s like $7, it’s good to rub in and message on your problems areas, I ran out before winter came and I definitely have the adult equivalent of cradle cap on one side of my head in a small area/: I hate dry scalps
Genuinely love that you spend the time to edit and create these long videos. I love unwinding at the end of the day to an hour long video from you! Love your little chats in this too, keep them coming!!💓 also wishing you lots of luck for your house searching!
As a Texan, getting away from the windows was a smart choice. I probably would have taken too long to get down the stairs safely and with animals. Try to bring a mattress or pillows for added protection. If you were in a house, ground floor and inner walls! You did good. I would also love a video on your process of videomaking. Thanks!!!
I haven't even started, but this video couldn't have come at a more perfect time. I start my spring semester tomorrow and will be going back to living on campus. Long story short, I had such severe anxiety being on my own for the first time (I'm in my early 20s) that I missed like 6 weeks of school last semester. I'm nervous about having another breakdown like that, but I've been working intensively in therapy for the last several weeks and really look up to Sam as someone who shares a lot of my mental health struggles. So thank you, Sam, for what you do. You make me feel like if you have the same struggles and you can do it, then I can do it too.
These one hour videos make me feel like I'm watching a TV show and it gives me a pleasantly wholesome feeling to watch. I enjoyed it. Please keep it up. ❤
My jaw dropped when I saw that this video was an hour long!! Thank u Sam! I wasn’t having such a great day today and this just made my anxiety simmer down!
your cat watching you crochet is adorable! I love your channel, such relatable content :) and thank you so much for all your word-vomit during hobby time. I'm also trying to cut down on tech time and spend more time doing small projects :) and building a slow routine is a great idea! thank you "I'm genuinely turning into a grandma" is SO RELATABLE! lol and I love your beanie!!! good job :)
This was great, because I was knitting, you started crocheting, and it was like we had our own little fiber friends sort of get together! Your beanie turned out so cute. You should be very proud!
Yes our cat overgrooms from anxiety we have tried treats, feliway, giving her alone time, etc its to the point where she is grumpy with our other cats, she has pulled/licked out bare spots on her legs. You're not alone with Harlow, when you mentioned that, both my fiancé and I looked at each other haha as for what to do about it, we are taking her back to the vet. Let us know what you find out about Harlow too! Edit: attention helps a ton. Having one on one time and playing with her/petting helps. Cats arent as independant as everyone says
Mine does this too, he’ll lick all the hair from his back legs and it’s so horrible and scary seeing him so stressed. Especially when you can’t take time off work to hang out with him and nothing else seems to work :(
I'm sorry your pet struggles with this too, honestly even for half an hour or 15 minutes after work we play with our cat, and we are always offering pets and snuggles 💙 have you taken yours to the vet? Maybe medication would be helpful, I think thats what we have to do for our cat
I have a anxious kitty also and I tried felliway and it didn’t really work. I switched his food with food that is formulated for anxious animals and we saw a biiiig difference :)
My baby girl did this too 😔 when she said it I also got wide eyed. she passed a few years ago but at the time we lived in a veryyyyyyy cramped space and the dog of the house kept trying to come into our room (we wouldn't let him but her just hearing him at the door would be enough to stress her tf out) , I think everything at the time, her being so old, was just too much for her and she'd lick her legs and nibble to the point of pulling hair out/getting sores. It was awful. Nothing really helped but when she had alone time she was a bit more calm for a bit
I really struggle with laundry and cleaning too. One thing I’ve tried is the cleaning schedule like you mentioned and part of that I added laundry. I do a load of clothes 3 times a week (darks, lights, and delicates) and then I do towels on the weekend. It’s helped me. I hope you find what works for you! Keep up all your hard work and self love. You’re glowing ❤
Therapist friend here- so proud of you! I actually just suggested someone I work with watch your journey of discovering hobbies and peace. Also enjoyed watching you catch some of your cognitive distortion. You are such a delight to spend time with on the internet! thanks for making space for us to connect with you
40:57 I love that you are focusing more on yourself, family and friends. It’s empowering to be less on social media and it’s motivating me to do the same.
felt you on the "wanting to be a homemaker". It is okay for women to want that, that's what brings me peace, personally. The stress of always wanting to do the most is not it for me. I'm pretty sure it's normal for us to feel more feminine in those roles... anyway thanks for the hour video Sam!(:
I am not the type of person to comment on RUclips videos very often but I just have to tell you how much I love you and your videos! You are so positive and send an amazing message, especially to young girls and women about how to treat their selves mentally and physically. Thank you for being a light in a dark world! You were given this platform for a reason!💕
You should do a beginner crochet tutorial! I've had yarn and hooks for 2 years but I also have adhd and haven't been able to sit down and actually learn
Girrrrl. So happy hearing the messages you’re spreading to everyone ❤️ Living a nice calm, mundane life really is where it’s at. We got so confused thinking that chaotic fast pace life is fun and the only way to be but it really feels so much nicer to slow down and stay slowed down even with the chaos around. Lots of us thought we thrived on and loved chaos but that’s a lieee haha growing up in chaos sure makes that seem like the truth but damnnn is it dope clearing traumas and seeing through it all 🤪😬❤️❤️
Yes they do have meds for cats that have anxiety, and it helped our cat so much, now he's just so chill and not skidish at all. Btw , love your videos.
1. this was my favorite thing ever. AN HOUR OF SAMANTHA JO 2. my puppy has anxiety and he’s on prozac! he has improved a little (i’m planning on seeing if they can increase the dose or change the meds) but they do have other options and medications for animals with anxiety!
Omg i love the beanies! You did an excellent job on both, i love the pompom. I would buy one from you. This video was so relaxing and I felt like we were all sitting in your apartment having a girl talk session. Im proud of you for your self-awareness and mindfulness. Good job Samantha! We adore you!
I appreciate you for always keeping it real sam. One of the few on RUclips that feels really authentic and relatable in a good way. Thank you for helping out all the girlies ❤
Sam, I am so proud of you, I love to see you becoming self-aware. I changed my life by learning to becoming self aware. It's so freeing and so hard to look at yourself objectively and learn from your successes and "failures". You are such a beautiful, intelligent, talented young woman. I love seeing you walking in your journey of self understanding and love.
I saw one hour of Samantha Jo and couldn't click the video fast enough 😂 Thank you girl for being you every day and blessing us with your presence. We need longer videos like this please when you have time we know that you're busy. Love you girly!
51:18 you can add a scalloped trim to the first beanie to make it longer and not need a fold over and learn a new stitch. Because they both look great!
Living for your long vlog! I seen an hour and got sooo excited 😆 And THANK YOU for the dandruff advice!! Sephora needs to pay you I just ordered everything! The amount of times I paused this vlog to find things is insane lol
Sam, I just wanted to say I am so grateful for your content. I’ve had a hard time with friends and every one of your videos feels like hanging out with my best friend. I don’t care if you’re just sitting at home, I do the same. I love your little rants and your relatable home life. I never feel alone when I watch your videos. I want to thank you for being such a funny, relatable, and real human being. Keep doing you. 💙
Just came across your channel recently and I enjoy your videos especially this style of video where you just chat and do everyday things. You’re very relatable to me and I feel you on having a cozy little life. I got burnt out trying to work work work and it has impacted me physically and mentally. Thank you for sharing a part of you 🩷
Some tips from a crocheter: To get the perfect length for your head, chain until you have a length that goes from your eyebrows to the “top” of your head (think messy bun). Then start your beanie. To get less bulk when you sew the top, instead of doing half double crochets, single crochet the last 5-8 stitches. Keep crocheting until the piece is the circumference of your head.
I waited almost all day for a new video to clean my closet, I hope you’ll be happy to know I’m 3/4 done. Love you and stay hydrated ❤ Edit: An hour long video?! Oh I’m getting this closet done today! 😂
As someone who cleans homes for a living we appreciate clients that pick up before we come. If I'm allowed 2 hours to clean I can focus on the deep cleaning if I don't have to pick up the bedroom floor before I vacuum or the kitchen sink before I clean it.
Our parasocial relationship just skyrocketed with these video formats 😂 we may be besties. Love FaceTiming and chatting with you while you crochet and I fold laundry 🎉
I love the talking videos !! Today i painted my entire living room while binge watching your videos on my tv ❤ It feels like FaceTiming with a friend and it weirdly motivates me 😂😂
hi sam!! im so glad you are back!! just wanted to let you know that I work in property management and it’s actually against the law to deny a service animal even if it’s on a “breed restriction list” as that would be against fair housing laws. As long as the animal has proper documentation, they cannot deny you. just thought you should keep this in mind. I hope you find the perfect place!!❤️❤️
Please do make a virtual crochet club! I would join so fast! I’m obsessed with the blue and yellow hat you made! I’m going to make one that is valentines themed with red and hot pink as the scalloped edges! And the long vlogs are great! They make me feel like we’re on a long face time call catching up. Keep up the good work queen we love you!
The second beanie is Jaw Dropping! I am so proud of you! I have absolutely adored the experience of this video. The sitting with you and just kind of vibing and discussing the week was so nice. I really look forward to the type of content brings you the most peace.
I love the length of this video and YOUR BEANIE LOOKS AMAZING!! Gurl you are amazing!! Keep going and yes, find your own happiness in your own company. This may be cheesy but I went to sleep last night watching your video. Your words sticking in my head as I slept. I have a hard time sleeping due to back issues and barely slept but I woke up so excited. I decided to take myself out on my first date ever! I was in a 10 year relationship and forgot how to fill up my own cup. I lost all the things that made me happy. I lost myself but this year I promised to put me first. So thank you Sam for reminding me that we have to love ourselves as much as we love the people around us. Don’t let people discourage you, you matter to many people even to someone like me. To spread joy, giggles and a little extra sunshine. Life is too short to worry about others opinions. You are growing, and you are glowing. Proud of you. Keep going!! YOU GOT THIS. Xoxoxoxo
You seem so much happier/CALMER than I have seen you in a long time and I love that for you soo much sam ❤️❤️❤️ I'm def a homemaker type too, it took me a lot of painful burnouts to learn that. The "mundane" is everything, when we can accept it and find joy in it, there's something that happens in our hearts, something very magical and powerful. Don't ever let anyone make you feel bad about the simple things bringing you peace, I know it's hard bc I struggle with it too, but in reality, theyre the only things that really matter. Life is just a million little moments. Like a million little stitches in your beanie, in the end it creates something so special 😁❤️ very proud and inspired by you, there's a lot in this video I could learn to implement in my own life as well, but like you say, baby steps. Anyway, I hope you get the house of your dreams, I hope you keep investing in your peace, and being kinder to yourself. I think we can all afford to do that a bit more each day. God bless you 💕💛🎀🌷⭐ ((also p.s you're bedding is GORGEOUS AND BRINGS ME SO MUCH JOY))
I don’t want to hustle either I just want to have nice things and have a nice time being creative and doing my hobbies and investing in relationships. I feel not as good as my friends for not making as much money and hustling as much Thank you for sharing it makes a difference ❤
If you love having a cooling feeling on your scalp and you have dandruff then you should use the Cooling Anti-dandruff Head and Shoulders shampoo. I swear by it as someone who had awful dandruff in the past!!
This was a pleasure to watch! 1. Your eyes look so pretty with that blue beanie. 2. I canNOT believe that tan beanie is only the second thing you've ever crocheted! It's really cute! 3. I have been taking off my waterproof eye makeup with generic-type baby oil gel (now that they have a gel formula) for over 40 years. I'm 64 years old & i dont think my eyes look bad at all. 4. Your challenges are so much my challenges. Im hoping my energy & motivation are piqued by your example. 5. I forced myself to stop scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, & TicToc. It just was not healthy for me to be comparing myself to others as well as playing detective with relationships. I still watch/listen to too much RUclips. 6. Crafty things is such a great distraction from social media, food, sleeping. Even just coloring in an adult mandala or similar coloring book is therapeutic. It’s fun playing with color combinations, etc 7. I love that when you're looking at houses that you want to have a room for Andrew. So sweet. Thank you for motivating, inspiring, making me laugh & not feel like im the only one that isnt perfect. Basically, thank you for just being you and on a public forum, oftentimes being scrutinized without compassion. ❤
I feel the same way. I work a full time job and I don’t need a bunch of little things to do. I just want to relax and have fun and I don’t want to feel like I have to be on the go all the time! Loved this video 💕
I am a house cleaner and you are absolutely right!!! The more the client can pick up their things the more time we have to do our deep/maintence cleanings. It helps us a ton! We’d rather spend 30mins-1 hour actually cleaning than just putting away dishes, pet toys, clothes etc. good job Sam. Some people just don’t understand this lol
As a second generation badass housekeeper if you will, (my mother owns her own business now and runs it like the 60yr old badass she is), you are an angel for “picking up” before a deep clean. Just know you are our favorite lol. We understand picking up some especially if being paid a decent amount, but you’re an angel. Makes us want to deep clean even more because we can really focus on it!
Saaaam, I would LOVE a video on exactly how you film your videos & your tiktoks! been here since literally 2018, you are a ray of sunshine :) Also your hair is looking super healthy!!
I am watching your video while felt knitting a cute mouse, while my 1000 piece puzzle is waiting for me on my desk and I am sooo happy you've started doing what brings you peace and happiness. That's exactly what I need and your channel is becoming a safe space for me that also motivates me to be creative and enjoy my own company. Thank you!
I’m obsessed with this idea of putting our phones down!! I’m going to try to stick to RUclips videos and music, not so much scrolling through reels and Facebook. Loved crocheting with you tonight!!
I will say, as a 26 year old, I’m also coming to terms that I don’t mind having a slow "boring" life. I agree with you that you still have to do things that make you happy but you don’t have to go do crazy things you see everyone else doing! I’m happy I’m not alone in that.
Lol as someone who is involved in several different crafts, you should know that buying craft supplies and using them are two different hobbies 😂 i love crocheting, collecting yarn because its pretty is a different feeling than making the project. It accumulates so quickly. Your hat looks so good! Congrats!
1 HOUR OF SAM?! MY NIGHT IS COMPLETE❤
My thoughts EXACTLY 💯
So excited!!
YESSSS
exactly my thoughts omg!!! this is amazing
I was so excited
As a house cleaner we appreciate when you move stuff out of the way before we come makes cleaning so much easier and helps us focus on things like your baseboards!! Love your videos Sam ❤️
Literally came to the comments to say this! Thank you for going the extra mile Sam! 💜 I promise you it doesn’t go unnoticed. Housekeeping is a tough job and wonderful people like you make it SO much easier!
same for me, i get more deep cleaning done the less clutter or items that i need to work around
No pressure for long content but absolutely LOVING the long videos. Love the hangout vibe. Gives me peace and comfort when I’m on my own. I recently moved and haven’t made friends so I enjoy your company
OMG!! 1 hour of Samantha Jo... What more could we ask?! Thank you girl ❤🥰
Thanks for entertaining us during all the snowstorms Sam 💕
Right cause the south is not built for snow and I needed quality entertainment to boost my spirits
30:00 as a therapist, I should say, that a therapist should never give you advice - it's what we learn over and over again. But that's true, that a therapist should question you, challenge you and make you think, give you exercises to do at home and do practices in the session.
I disagree I think it’s important for them to give advice. Not like “yea you should move”, but encourage the person to weigh out the pros and cons and unpack it etc I think it is also different with each client and what they are looking for in a therapist.
As a cleaner it helps so much when things are put away : lots of people expect us to put there items away without having an idea on where they go . So thank you 💖 also love the 1hr vids 😍
Sam, heads up on something about neurodivergence that I didn’t realize! We have a tendency to go ALL IN for a hobby and then drop it to move onto the next hobby. You end up spending loads of money on materials, so I figured I’d share the perspective. The hope is you can self-edit to hold back from purchasing all the things for the next amazing hobby. (Been there, done that too many times.) You have also made comments in the past about having a shopping addiction. It may not be an addiction, rather another example of neurodivergent behaviors. 😊
Yes THIS
Hi! My hair fell out like crazy when I started losing drastic weight, and I can tell you that taking Biotin daily really helped after a couple months of consistent use. It is so worth it to start sooner rather than later, because I didn't start taking it until I was about 80 pounds down, and now I have SOOOO MANY baby hairs that I have to slick my hair back with gel when I wear it up. I have lost 147 pounds and it has changed my whole life, so I'm not mad about it, but I can't wait for my hair to look as healthy as it once was! Keep it up because you won't regret it!!
I used to take biotin as a teen to keep my nails from breaking because my mom noticed it, and it helped my hair too so much, I've always have thick hair and I blame that loll
This was the best vlog ever. Having a horrible day, and this helped. Never ever need to apologize about not using overhead lighting, it’s awful. I LOVE that you keep the cozy lighting on during your vlogs, it makes them so peaceful. The vibes in this video were just immaculate (minus the loud af concert, which made my anxiety soarrrr for you).
thanks sam! I struggle with depression, ocd and anxiety and showering can be so triggering and stress-inducing. your reminder helped me make the effort to pause the video and just go shower and not worry about it being 'off routine'. I feel so much happier and supported when I watch your videos like this. I would love more hour long videos in the future! hope you're well xxx.
This one hour video made my week. Ive been stuck doing nothing at home, just got home from the ER after some heart issues and i am only 18 so its really scary. I love you Sam!
Hope the best for you girl❤
Danm good luck girl, stay strong 💪 ❤
Oh no. I've had heart issues at a young age as well. It's hard, but hang in there and try not to worry. You're gonna be okay.❤️
SAMANTHA!! AN HOUR?!?!?! IM SO HAPPY TO HAVE SO MUCH TIME WITH YOU!!!❤
I love hearing how you’re trying to make a difference in your life and evaluate everything. You’re taking control and I’m so proud of you! I am also a new crocheter so I’m definitely here for that content too. I would love a video on content creating and the tools that’s are needs to execute making long and short content. I love you so much ❤
I love these one hour videos. Keep them up.
Loved this vlog! ❤ I took a step back from my socials and it's the best thing I've done. At first I didn't think it was a problem in my life but the hours I would spend, the money I would spend and the comparing mindset I developed was crazy. I came across this quote "Be where your feet are." And it honestly changed everything. Being present, grateful and thankful for my beautiful quiet little life has brought me so much peace. I don't feel the need to keep up with the grind, organization or aesthetic girlies and that is honestly so freeing. ❤
I NEED to say that the content you post is the content I look most forward to. Between RUclips (which was where I discovered you years ago) to tik tok to fameished I just can’t get enough! This hour long video is about to cure everything for me HAHHA thanks girl happy new year! 🎉
It's actually life changing when we find the right medications. It's like seeing all of the potential you have & how different your outlook on life is. Forever grateful for Vyvanse. It's so heart warming to see your mental health improvement, you're doing phenomenal. Don't forget it!
I love this. It’s like FaceTiming with an inspirational friend. This is so great !
Really appreciate you talking about your dandruff journey and your product recommendations from someone who also suffers and has tried so many different “dandruff” shampoos that just don’t work for me! Also loving this new era of slower living and focusing more on productivity and learning what hobbies you like!❤
if you haven’t tried nizoral shampoo i totally recommend it’s worth the try! literally the best product i’ve ever used for dandruff
Try scalp serums!!!!! Briogeo has a nice one, it’s $26 but Pantene has one as well that’s like $7, it’s good to rub in and message on your problems areas, I ran out before winter came and I definitely have the adult equivalent of cradle cap on one side of my head in a small area/: I hate dry scalps
I saw the notification and immediately tapped on it I love you so much Sam and I’m so so proud of you 💕
Genuinely love that you spend the time to edit and create these long videos. I love unwinding at the end of the day to an hour long video from you! Love your little chats in this too, keep them coming!!💓 also wishing you lots of luck for your house searching!
As a Texan, getting away from the windows was a smart choice. I probably would have taken too long to get down the stairs safely and with animals. Try to bring a mattress or pillows for added protection. If you were in a house, ground floor and inner walls! You did good. I would also love a video on your process of videomaking. Thanks!!!
I haven't even started, but this video couldn't have come at a more perfect time. I start my spring semester tomorrow and will be going back to living on campus. Long story short, I had such severe anxiety being on my own for the first time (I'm in my early 20s) that I missed like 6 weeks of school last semester. I'm nervous about having another breakdown like that, but I've been working intensively in therapy for the last several weeks and really look up to Sam as someone who shares a lot of my mental health struggles. So thank you, Sam, for what you do. You make me feel like if you have the same struggles and you can do it, then I can do it too.
You got this! Sending lots of good vibes 💛
These one hour videos make me feel like I'm watching a TV show and it gives me a pleasantly wholesome feeling to watch. I enjoyed it. Please keep it up. ❤
I was a house cleaner for a couple months and yes youre doing the right thing by picking up before the appointment ❤
My jaw dropped when I saw that this video was an hour long!! Thank u Sam! I wasn’t having such a great day today and this just made my anxiety simmer down!
your cat watching you crochet is adorable! I love your channel, such relatable content :) and thank you so much for all your word-vomit during hobby time. I'm also trying to cut down on tech time and spend more time doing small projects :) and building a slow routine is a great idea! thank you "I'm genuinely turning into a grandma" is SO RELATABLE! lol and I love your beanie!!! good job :)
This was great, because I was knitting, you started crocheting, and it was like we had our own little fiber friends sort of get together! Your beanie turned out so cute. You should be very proud!
Yes our cat overgrooms from anxiety we have tried treats, feliway, giving her alone time, etc its to the point where she is grumpy with our other cats, she has pulled/licked out bare spots on her legs. You're not alone with Harlow, when you mentioned that, both my fiancé and I looked at each other haha as for what to do about it, we are taking her back to the vet. Let us know what you find out about Harlow too! Edit: attention helps a ton. Having one on one time and playing with her/petting helps. Cats arent as independant as everyone says
Mine does this too, he’ll lick all the hair from his back legs and it’s so horrible and scary seeing him so stressed. Especially when you can’t take time off work to hang out with him and nothing else seems to work :(
I'm sorry your pet struggles with this too, honestly even for half an hour or 15 minutes after work we play with our cat, and we are always offering pets and snuggles 💙 have you taken yours to the vet? Maybe medication would be helpful, I think thats what we have to do for our cat
I have a anxious kitty also and I tried felliway and it didn’t really work. I switched his food with food that is formulated for anxious animals and we saw a biiiig difference :)
My baby girl did this too 😔 when she said it I also got wide eyed. she passed a few years ago but at the time we lived in a veryyyyyyy cramped space and the dog of the house kept trying to come into our room (we wouldn't let him but her just hearing him at the door would be enough to stress her tf out) , I think everything at the time, her being so old, was just too much for her and she'd lick her legs and nibble to the point of pulling hair out/getting sores. It was awful. Nothing really helped but when she had alone time she was a bit more calm for a bit
@@emiliebrousseau2769 what food is it, if you don't mind me asking?
I really struggle with laundry and cleaning too. One thing I’ve tried is the cleaning schedule like you mentioned and part of that I added laundry. I do a load of clothes 3 times a week (darks, lights, and delicates) and then I do towels on the weekend. It’s helped me. I hope you find what works for you!
Keep up all your hard work and self love. You’re glowing ❤
Therapist friend here- so proud of you! I actually just suggested someone I work with watch your journey of discovering hobbies and peace. Also enjoyed watching you catch some of your cognitive distortion. You are such a delight to spend time with on the internet! thanks for making space for us to connect with you
I’m really enjoying the relaxed longer vlogs. While I agree yes, the structured videos are fun, im really loving these. I love watching you
40:57 I love that you are focusing more on yourself, family and friends. It’s empowering to be less on social media and it’s motivating me to do the same.
felt you on the "wanting to be a homemaker". It is okay for women to want that, that's what brings me peace, personally. The stress of always wanting to do the most is not it for me. I'm pretty sure it's normal for us to feel more feminine in those roles... anyway thanks for the hour video Sam!(:
sewing enjoyer here! for the hem you can totally do it! my only tips are to fold the hem, iron it, then pin it in place before sewing it
I am not the type of person to comment on RUclips videos very often but I just have to tell you how much I love you and your videos! You are so positive and send an amazing message, especially to young girls and women about how to treat their selves mentally and physically. Thank you for being a light in a dark world! You were given this platform for a reason!💕
You should do a beginner crochet tutorial! I've had yarn and hooks for 2 years but I also have adhd and haven't been able to sit down and actually learn
You love us so much, thank you for giving us extra time Sammy 😭❤️
Girrrrl. So happy hearing the messages you’re spreading to everyone ❤️ Living a nice calm, mundane life really is where it’s at. We got so confused thinking that chaotic fast pace life is fun and the only way to be but it really feels so much nicer to slow down and stay slowed down even with the chaos around. Lots of us thought we thrived on and loved chaos but that’s a lieee haha growing up in chaos sure makes that seem like the truth but damnnn is it dope clearing traumas and seeing through it all 🤪😬❤️❤️
Ahhhh the video being an hour, ahhh I love that! Samantha you’re literally my favorite RUclipsr ever, I’m always happy every time you post!!🩷
Yes they do have meds for cats that have anxiety, and it helped our cat so much, now he's just so chill and not skidish at all. Btw , love your videos.
I have been STRUGGLING with dandruff so bad lately so thank you for letting me not feel alone 😭
1. this was my favorite thing ever. AN HOUR OF SAMANTHA JO
2. my puppy has anxiety and he’s on prozac! he has improved a little (i’m planning on seeing if they can increase the dose or change the meds) but they do have other options and medications for animals with anxiety!
Omg i love the beanies! You did an excellent job on both, i love the pompom. I would buy one from you. This video was so relaxing and I felt like we were all sitting in your apartment having a girl talk session. Im proud of you for your self-awareness and mindfulness. Good job Samantha! We adore you!
Love it! You’re like a buddy I can do my mundane life with. Had your video going while crafting and then doing my evening kitchen cleanup.
1 hour of Sam is exactly what I need today!! Genuinely my favorite RUclipsr ever!
Ive been dealing with mental health strong issues lately and this video lighten up my week. thank you for being out there, Sam. Love from Chile
I am loving the longer videos! I feel like we are hanging out it is so cute.
I appreciate you for always keeping it real sam. One of the few on RUclips that feels really authentic and relatable in a good way. Thank you for helping out all the girlies ❤
I am LOVING these longer videos Sam!! I love you so much and i'm so proud of everything you've accomplished!!❤
Sam, I am so proud of you, I love to see you becoming self-aware. I changed my life by learning to becoming self aware. It's so freeing and so hard to look at yourself objectively and learn from your successes and "failures".
You are such a beautiful, intelligent, talented young woman. I love seeing you walking in your journey of self understanding and love.
I saw one hour of Samantha Jo and couldn't click the video fast enough 😂 Thank you girl for being you every day and blessing us with your presence. We need longer videos like this please when you have time we know that you're busy. Love you girly!
51:18 you can add a scalloped trim to the first beanie to make it longer and not need a fold over and learn a new stitch.
Because they both look great!
Living for your long vlog! I seen an hour and got sooo excited 😆 And THANK YOU for the dandruff advice!! Sephora needs to pay you I just ordered everything! The amount of times I paused this vlog to find things is insane lol
Sam, I just wanted to say I am so grateful for your content. I’ve had a hard time with friends and every one of your videos feels like hanging out with my best friend. I don’t care if you’re just sitting at home, I do the same. I love your little rants and your relatable home life. I never feel alone when I watch your videos. I want to thank you for being such a funny, relatable, and real human being. Keep doing you. 💙
Holy shit girl! An hour?! Thank you for blessing us this Tuesday night I was wondering what I was gonna watch in my ✨everything✨ bath
Just came across your channel recently and I enjoy your videos especially this style of video where you just chat and do everyday things. You’re very relatable to me and I feel you on having a cozy little life. I got burnt out trying to work work work and it has impacted me physically and mentally. Thank you for sharing a part of you 🩷
Could not be more excited for a one hour Sam video!!!! 💕
Honestly the no overhead lights as a viewer is a vibe! I like it:)
I already know this vlog is gonna be amazing! You are just so fun to watch and make my day. And like an hour long that's amazing!! Love u Samantha ❤😊
Some tips from a crocheter: To get the perfect length for your head, chain until you have a length that goes from your eyebrows to the “top” of your head (think messy bun). Then start your beanie. To get less bulk when you sew the top, instead of doing half double crochets, single crochet the last 5-8 stitches. Keep crocheting until the piece is the circumference of your head.
I waited almost all day for a new video to clean my closet, I hope you’ll be happy to know I’m 3/4 done. Love you and stay hydrated ❤
Edit: An hour long video?! Oh I’m getting this closet done today! 😂
As someone who cleans homes for a living we appreciate clients that pick up before we come. If I'm allowed 2 hours to clean I can focus on the deep cleaning if I don't have to pick up the bedroom floor before I vacuum or the kitchen sink before I clean it.
Our parasocial relationship just skyrocketed with these video formats 😂 we may be besties. Love FaceTiming and chatting with you while you crochet and I fold laundry 🎉
I just watched this while organizing my makeup, felt like we were on FaceTime I loved it ❤️
I love the talking videos !! Today i painted my entire living room while binge watching your videos on my tv ❤ It feels like FaceTiming with a friend and it weirdly motivates me 😂😂
Loved this episode. Simple and honest, feels sincere, and really enjoyed it Sam!
hi sam!! im so glad you are back!! just wanted to let you know that I work in property management and it’s actually against the law to deny a service animal even if it’s on a “breed restriction list” as that would be against fair housing laws. As long as the animal has proper documentation, they cannot deny you. just thought you should keep this in mind. I hope you find the perfect place!!❤️❤️
Yes and this counts for ESAs too even though they are a different categorization from service animals.
Please do make a virtual crochet club! I would join so fast! I’m obsessed with the blue and yellow hat you made! I’m going to make one that is valentines themed with red and hot pink as the scalloped edges! And the long vlogs are great! They make me feel like we’re on a long face time call catching up. Keep up the good work queen we love you!
You look amazing and seem in good spirits! Love this for you!
The second beanie is Jaw Dropping! I am so proud of you!
I have absolutely adored the experience of this video. The sitting with you and just kind of vibing and discussing the week was so nice. I really look forward to the type of content brings you the most peace.
Gotta love these long nights with Sam, our FaceTime bestie!!! ❤
I have been so stressed with college applications and financial aid that this is exactly what I needed!! Thank you so much Sam I love you❤
I love the length of this video and YOUR BEANIE LOOKS AMAZING!! Gurl you are amazing!! Keep going and yes, find your own happiness in your own company. This may be cheesy but I went to sleep last night watching your video. Your words sticking in my head as I slept. I have a hard time sleeping due to back issues and barely slept but I woke up so excited. I decided to take myself out on my first date ever! I was in a 10 year relationship and forgot how to fill up my own cup. I lost all the things that made me happy. I lost myself but this year I promised to put me first. So thank you Sam for reminding me that we have to love ourselves as much as we love the people around us. Don’t let people discourage you, you matter to many people even to someone like me. To spread joy, giggles and a little extra sunshine. Life is too short to worry about others opinions. You are growing, and you are glowing. Proud of you. Keep going!! YOU GOT THIS. Xoxoxoxo
1 hour?! YESSSS!!! Follower for life with that long of videos!!!
Thank you for posting! I hope you’re doing well! ❤
You seem so much happier/CALMER than I have seen you in a long time and I love that for you soo much sam ❤️❤️❤️ I'm def a homemaker type too, it took me a lot of painful burnouts to learn that. The "mundane" is everything, when we can accept it and find joy in it, there's something that happens in our hearts, something very magical and powerful. Don't ever let anyone make you feel bad about the simple things bringing you peace, I know it's hard bc I struggle with it too, but in reality, theyre the only things that really matter. Life is just a million little moments. Like a million little stitches in your beanie, in the end it creates something so special 😁❤️ very proud and inspired by you, there's a lot in this video I could learn to implement in my own life as well, but like you say, baby steps. Anyway, I hope you get the house of your dreams, I hope you keep investing in your peace, and being kinder to yourself. I think we can all afford to do that a bit more each day. God bless you 💕💛🎀🌷⭐ ((also p.s you're bedding is GORGEOUS AND BRINGS ME SO MUCH JOY))
I don’t want to hustle either I just want to have nice things and have a nice time being creative and doing my hobbies and investing in relationships. I feel not as good as my friends for not making as much money and hustling as much
Thank you for sharing it makes a difference ❤
If you love having a cooling feeling on your scalp and you have dandruff then you should use the Cooling Anti-dandruff Head and Shoulders shampoo. I swear by it as someone who had awful dandruff in the past!!
oh how i love u samantha jo
I can’t wait for the podcast!! You and Andrew just seem like such fun and truly kind and good people!!
This was a pleasure to watch!
1. Your eyes look so pretty with that blue beanie.
2. I canNOT believe that tan beanie is only the second thing you've ever crocheted! It's really cute!
3. I have been taking off my waterproof eye makeup with generic-type baby oil gel (now that they have a gel formula) for over 40 years. I'm 64 years old & i dont think my eyes look bad at all.
4. Your challenges are so much my challenges. Im hoping my energy & motivation are piqued by your example.
5. I forced myself to stop scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, & TicToc. It just was not healthy for me to be comparing myself to others as well as playing detective with relationships. I still watch/listen to too much RUclips.
6. Crafty things is such a great distraction from social media, food, sleeping. Even just coloring in an adult mandala or similar coloring book is therapeutic. It’s fun playing with color combinations, etc
7. I love that when you're looking at houses that you want to have a room for Andrew. So sweet.
Thank you for motivating, inspiring, making me laugh & not feel like im the only one that isnt perfect.
Basically, thank you for just being you and on a public forum, oftentimes being scrutinized without compassion. ❤
I feel the same way. I work a full time job and I don’t need a bunch of little things to do. I just want to relax and have fun and I don’t want to feel like I have to be on the go all the time! Loved this video 💕
I am a house cleaner and you are absolutely right!!! The more the client can pick up their things the more time we have to do our deep/maintence cleanings. It helps us a ton! We’d rather spend 30mins-1 hour actually cleaning than just putting away dishes, pet toys, clothes etc. good job Sam. Some people just don’t understand this lol
As a second generation badass housekeeper if you will, (my mother owns her own business now and runs it like the 60yr old badass she is), you are an angel for “picking up” before a deep clean. Just know you are our favorite lol. We understand picking up some especially if being paid a decent amount, but you’re an angel. Makes us want to deep clean even more because we can really focus on it!
I needed that hour to decompress. Thank You.
Saaaam, I would LOVE a video on exactly how you film your videos & your tiktoks! been here since literally 2018, you are a ray of sunshine :) Also your hair is looking super healthy!!
In High-Rise Buildings during a tornado:
Go to interior small rooms or halls on the lowest floor. Stay away from exterior walls or areas with glass.
Straightening up before the cleaners arrive is correct-both polite and helps ensure you know where your stuff is
harlow is so cute, I love how he's always just chilling with his momma every time you're just talking to the camera, Harlow brings me peace lol
I am watching your video while felt knitting a cute mouse, while my 1000 piece puzzle is waiting for me on my desk and I am sooo happy you've started doing what brings you peace and happiness. That's exactly what I need and your channel is becoming a safe space for me that also motivates me to be creative and enjoy my own company. Thank you!
I’m obsessed with this idea of putting our phones down!! I’m going to try to stick to RUclips videos and music, not so much scrolling through reels and Facebook. Loved crocheting with you tonight!!
Sam stop picking apart your work its amazing, I'm OBSESSED!!! you crushed it. Also get so excited when you upload❤
I will say, as a 26 year old, I’m also coming to terms that I don’t mind having a slow "boring" life. I agree with you that you still have to do things that make you happy but you don’t have to go do crazy things you see everyone else doing! I’m happy I’m not alone in that.
Lol as someone who is involved in several different crafts, you should know that buying craft supplies and using them are two different hobbies 😂 i love crocheting, collecting yarn because its pretty is a different feeling than making the project. It accumulates so quickly. Your hat looks so good! Congrats!
I have the worst adhd and I need to get diagnosed so badly so thank you for opening up about it & always being so vunderable & sharing with us ❤
Girl I’ve been struggling with dandruff THANK YOU! Added both to my Amazon cart and they will be here today ❤
I highly recommend pulling from the center of the ball of yarn when crocheting!! It’s so so much easier!
I’m obsessed with your vlogs. You’re one of my fav humans since you lived at your moms house 🫶🏼