You reminded me of a stocking tradition my mother had that I need to research. She was English. Other than various small gifts she would always put in a orange or tangerine, a walnut and a penny. You reminded me to research it. I have been looking at those book nooks as well. I see some pretty amazing ones on IG. Especially the libraries or office ones. Would look pretty cool on the shelf. I also LOVE those packing cubes. I found those only a few years ago and have given them out as gifts as well. Everyone seems to love them once they have them. It is amazing how much you can squeeze into those things. You did fairly well on the goals. Especially the book number. I have noticed how much more comfortable you are in front of the camera and that there is less editing in the longer talks. I really like the good mix of vlogs and book videos. You actually got me to read at least a bit more. So thank you for that. Something I have been meaning to do. You have a Very Happy New Year. It has been a pleasure getting to know you more. Take care.
Ooh I’ve heard about the oranges but not the penny! That sounds interesting I’m so glad my videos helped you read more too 😊 excited for 2025 & happy new year!
@@jessicacapo Here is what I found - Many people from European countries will tell you that it's because Saint Nicholas brings nuts and oranges and other small treats on his feast day on December 5th or 6th. In some countries, like the Netherlands, the treats are left in good children's shoes that are left out to be filled that night. The penny - Saint Nicholas was said to be the first to throw coins in stockings that hung on the fireplace mantle to dry. I think the lucky penny idea might be part of it too. I guess my mother wanted to do them all.
Happy New Year, Jess. It's going to be wonderful. I keep my tree up longer than I should but I love it. It's a 6' pink tree with pink lights. RUclips should have it where we could post pictures to you. Anyway, I enjoy your vlogs and it's just going to get better and better. Peace 🕊️
Omg I love that!! When I was younger my dad always let me get pink flocking on the tree. I’m with you - gonna try to keep it up as long as possible 😊 Happy new year!
Besides no commercial are there any perks to RUclips Premium they don't mention in the main ad for it? I watch movies a lot using YT but the commercials increase in frequency as the movie goes on and it gets pretty annoying. Just wondering if you find it worth it.
Aside from no ads, you can also lock your phone and the video keeps playing if you use it more like background noise and you have access to their music app, but mostly I’m using it for no ads!
@@jessicacapo Thank you! I didn't want to dive into the rabbit hole before I knew more about it and you are the only one I know that has tried it. I think I'll give it a try. Have a great evening!
You reminded me of a stocking tradition my mother had that I need to research. She was English. Other than various small gifts she would always put in a orange or tangerine, a walnut and a penny. You reminded me to research it.
I have been looking at those book nooks as well. I see some pretty amazing ones on IG. Especially the libraries or office ones. Would look pretty cool on the shelf. I also LOVE those packing cubes. I found those only a few years ago and have given them out as gifts as well. Everyone seems to love them once they have them. It is amazing how much you can squeeze into those things.
You did fairly well on the goals. Especially the book number. I have noticed how much more comfortable you are in front of the camera and that there is less editing in the longer talks. I really like the good mix of vlogs and book videos. You actually got me to read at least a bit more. So thank you for that. Something I have been meaning to do.
You have a Very Happy New Year. It has been a pleasure getting to know you more. Take care.
Ooh I’ve heard about the oranges but not the penny! That sounds interesting
I’m so glad my videos helped you read more too 😊 excited for 2025 & happy new year!
@@jessicacapo Here is what I found - Many people from European countries will tell you that it's because Saint Nicholas brings nuts and oranges and other small treats on his feast day on December 5th or 6th. In some countries, like the Netherlands, the treats are left in good children's shoes that are left out to be filled that night.
The penny - Saint Nicholas was said to be the first to throw coins in stockings that hung on the fireplace mantle to dry. I think the lucky penny idea might be part of it too.
I guess my mother wanted to do them all.
That’s so cool! Hey why not 😊😂
Happy New Year, Jess. It's going to be wonderful. I keep my tree up longer than I should but I love it. It's a 6' pink tree with pink lights. RUclips should have it where we could post pictures to you. Anyway, I enjoy your vlogs and it's just going to get better and better. Peace 🕊️
Omg I love that!! When I was younger my dad always let me get pink flocking on the tree. I’m with you - gonna try to keep it up as long as possible 😊
Happy new year!
Also, I love that nun photo.
Thank you!! I thought it was great too haha
maybe P was laying there to enjoy the sunshine on his butt lol😂
haha true! he LOVES to sit in the sun, that's probably it 😂
Besides no commercial are there any perks to RUclips Premium they don't mention in the main ad for it? I watch movies a lot using YT but the commercials increase in frequency as the movie goes on and it gets pretty annoying. Just wondering if you find it worth it.
Aside from no ads, you can also lock your phone and the video keeps playing if you use it more like background noise and you have access to their music app, but mostly I’m using it for no ads!
@@jessicacapo Thank you! I didn't want to dive into the rabbit hole before I knew more about it and you are the only one I know that has tried it. I think I'll give it a try. Have a great evening!
Yes!! And if you sign up on your computer instead of on your phone, you get ~2 months of a trial period + it’s cheaper 😊
@@jessicacapo That was the plan. I have a new higher resolution and slightly larger monitor coming in tomorrow, so even better. Thanks again.
Yay!!! Have a great time with it 😊