Hi Friends Welcome, I'm Gemma & I create content to help inspire & motivate mums & help you feel less alone in your every day life. I promise to be as Real, Raw & Relatable as possible, I'm here to shine a light, not from having been there & done it, but from just a few steps ahead from where you are in your journey right now. One day I had a moment, long enough to stop & look up from my every day life & I wondered, Who even am I? What just happened? at the time it resulted in me leaving my 16+ year r.ship, but we got back together in Aug 2022 & I created 'Can we make this house a home' playlist, we had 12 months to find out!. Heres to creating a life we love. Join me & take back your power. WomenEmpoweringWomen
If you want to skip my chatty but relevant intro > 2:50 ....My entire life, all I've wanted to do is help people and I never knew how, but I read, of sorts, we go though things so we're equipped to help others, and that people who haven't really gone through things, aren't really in a space to help people bc you teach from experience better (or something like that) lol and so I have poured my heart and soul into these guides (The Empowered Mum Guide especially bc, it starts with us) XO I hope more than anything, if you get your guide/s today they're truly a life altering resource to you 🧡💛💙 Have an awesome week.
Hi Friends, I hope you enjoyed todays video. Let me know, Are you a Vlogust, Vlogtember, Or a Vlogtober fan.. and of course, we all love Vlogmas right? XO Are you guys ready for back to school? I can't wait for the autumn vibes of the first few days back.. but here comes the rain. Tell me, how have you been, I'm SO excited todays video is LIVE! I honestly though my laptop was as d.e.a.d as a door nail. Thank you SO much for watching XO
are you giving vlogtober a go again this year ? your videos are some of my favs especially your last years vlogtober! so im glad to see you uploading again x
No, no I wasn't giving Vlogtober a go this year but do you know what :-D Yes, Yes I will give Vlogtober a go this year bc you have just inspired me to AHA Awe Thank You Kelly 🧡💛 thats means SO much to me XO I will get consistent again but for right now, i'm just doing my best.
P.s ahah I'm rewatching my Vlogtober now you mention it and Oh how I wish it was the 1st of October XO Thanks again bc i might now have done it had you not asked xxx
Hi Friends, Happy Wednesday. Tell me, did you manage to find 10 minutes in your day? AND what will your 2,3 + affirmations be? Also, let me know what you guys want to see in the coming video's XO I hope you like the mindfulness of todays video.
Are you able to take Tia to the PDSA, I had to take my dog during lockdown, they were so helpful and let me set up a payment plan. Its good to see you back 😊
Good Morning Friends, I'm a little late to the comment's (one minute it was 10:03am and now it's 11:01am) but I'm here now, I hope you're enjoying/enjoyed todays video, it's a bit awkward, being my first video back but the awkward, 'where I've been' catch up is out of the way so.. I'm just glad to be back. How are you? if you have kids have you enjoyed the summer holidays so far, I know if your in the US your's have gone back, we have 2+weeks left before back to school and I'm going to saver the, no 7am school morning routines lol. I hope you've had an awesome week, I've missed you guys. XO
Hi Lena, Uhh you give me life, thank you for your comment XO I'm currently filming & editing and will post this week. I'm just struggling, to fight a battle I'm tired of fighting. Let's just say, when the day finally comes and I leave, I won't be wasting my breathe explaining myself. But it takes everything in me to just get through a day some days, hence stepping back from my channel, but I miss you guys too. XO
Great video! It's nice to watch someone who is also just starting out with Cash Stuffing. I have just started and don't have a lot of funds right away so this has inspired me that not everyone starts out with an binder full of cash Xx
That's Exciting News! Well Done on getting started.. Starting small is better than waiting until you can make a huge impact and then never getting started.. but I'm SO glad my video inspired you to keep going. Thank You SO Much for Watching XO
Well done on starting college! Make sure you do your homework 😂 I had sciatic pain from playing netball it would go after a few days & then after a few games of netball it didn’t come back. Not sure if my body just got used to the movement etc or if it was the regular exercise in general.
I no I really need to get it done 😂🙈 ahah I’m so bad! Ahhh yes, maybe.. I stay as active as possible and I’ve considered going to the gym with targeted workouts (being careful of course) but yh it’s taking longer to pass than I’d like or expected. Patience is a virtue I guess lol Thank you SO much for watching XO
Just catching up on YT videos. Sorry to hear about your back. Hope you feel better soon! I prefer cotton sheets. Hate those textured sheets (jersey, teddy bear etc)
A YT Binge 🫶🏼 love that.. Thanks Alex, I’m on the up but as I said, I’ve kinda hit a plateau, I can feel it moving, I just want to turn a corner with it and it be gone lol Uuhh I LOVE my textured sheets there SO cosy 😁 Alex Thank you SO much for watching, and leaving a comment I appreciate you.. have an awesome weekend ☺️
Hi Gemma ! It’s me Lena from Missouri ! So happy to see you posting again ! Good luck in college I know you will do great just keep the faith in yourself ! Take care of yourself I know sciatic no pun intended but it can be a real pain ! Looking forward to your next post !
Hi Lena, Thank You SO Much for coming back for another video, I hope you enjoyed it.. I'll keep the faith, I will, and yes Lol Sciatica can be a Real Pain in my behind! ahaha but it's manageable. I'M looking forward to the post after my next post lol xx Next post is a cleaning motivation video which I'm excited about but then after that is a Chill Vibes, super chatty, hangout style video, so looking forward to that also. Thank You again SO Much for watching and I'll speak to you soon XO
I cant say I don't wish it was completely gone but, it could be worse lol Urh, the pain.. I've never felt anything like it. Thanks! I'm finally, 20 years later, doing something that my future self will thank me for. Thanks for spending time to watch XO
Hi Friends, Thank you SO Much for Watching, I hope you've had an awesome weekend, I'm Slowly, getting back to posting on a Tuesday & a Sunday so I appreciate your patience and I look forward to seeing you again on a weekly basis XO They say you can get one book, but they reference each other so highly recommend, not an affiliate link, I purchased and recommend these myself. LayingDown The Rails PDF - simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-rails-charlotte-mason-habits/ Laying Down The Rails for Children PDF - simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-the-rails-for-children-a-habit-training-companion/ ilygsm xo
I’m hoping your back is feeling better I had siatica with my first daughter it went away after I had her but it wasn’t easy or fun congratulations on college that’s amazing I can’t wait for the next video❤
It's a lot better thank you, I still have Sciatica but it's manageable and I can get about not in real pain xx I wish I had an end date lol and I bet, pregnant and Sciatica, that sounds AWFUL. Yeah, creating a new foundation for myself, the next video will be Tuesday or Sunday. Thank you SO much for watching XO
Happy Sunday Friends.. I hope you enjoy todays video, if you need a little inspiration / motivation I hope you get that today, maybe clean and organise along with me..? It felt SO good to at least, get half of the room clean and tidy before.. well, Im not sure I have the words, If you've had Sciatica tell me, how long did you have it / how long have you had it? My dad & sister have had it for 6 & 11yrs, my dad successfully had back surgery and my sisters failed.. however mine has shown significant improvement and I'm sure it will eventually go... Incase your wondering, I'm filming / editing a vlog for🤞Tuesday, so be sure to Subscribe! XO
Gemma where are you ????? I’m missing your videos!!!!! I hope you post one soon !!!!! I hope you and your family are doing fine !!!!! I also hope you had a Merry Christmas !!!!! It’s me Lena from Missouri in the U.S.
Hi Lena 👋🏼 Thank you for checking in 🫶🏼 We’ve had a lovely Christmas thank you XO I hope you and your family have also had a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🥳 As for where I’ve been, as you know I haven’t been too consistent as of late and that’s due to my energy being easily negatively affected by other peoples energy and I don’t get done what I want to in those times.. however on top of that, I recently got sciatica and from thee, 30th? November to around the 9th December I was bed bound and couldn’t walk.. thankfully my prayers were answered and I was able to shuffle about the house in time for Christmas 🎄 so I’ve been recovering, I did document most of that journey so.. I think I’ll be back Sunday January 7th 🤞🏼 I need to get back into the routine of filming and posting but I will bc I miss showing up for you guys xxxx I will be back 😊 have a lovely new year and thanks again for your comment XO
@@MyLifeAsAMum Oh my Gemma I hope you will be getting around good real soon ….. sending prayers your way sciatic pain is horrible my husband has that as well . I’m happy that you could get around some what for Christmas. Well , I look forward to your post when you get better take good care of yourself ! I want to wish you and your family a HAPPY NEW YEAR !
@@user-ii6ox3cg1z yeah it’s not been fun at all, it got better when my medication was right but that took two tries… I’ve had it in total about a month and a half, how long has your husband had it? Yes, I’m aiming to post in the new year, Thank you Lena Happy New Year to you and your family too 🥳 XO
Happy Halloween Bestie :-D Thank You SO Much for watching, commenting & your generous donation XO We had a great time, I love to come home with the kids and loads of sweets they've collected, but it was fab to have trick or treaters knock on the door too.. Maddie loved it :-D ... Did you have a great halloween night? Xx
I hope you guys enjoy the last episode of Vlogtober, again I really wish I could have completed all 7 days of the week but we're ending it on All Hallows Eve.. I did want to touch upon Jana Kramers Podcast (not sponsored) Whine Down, I've listened t a few episodes, I can't get enough, I literally feel seen and heard XO I've tried to share things about my life but, somewhere I heard, you can't share your story while your still living it.. and so the only way I feel comfortable sharing is, in sorts, off a public platform, it's kinda, behind a wall.. & this is the reasoning for my Channel Membership. * Speaking of Channel Memberships, Watch this space, I'll update you when it's LIVE! I just wanted to mention it in todays video. I hope you got lots of sweeties, I hope you didn't get wet and I hope you had a fun halloween. Thank you guys SO much for watching & I hope your as excited for the Sound Bites reviews as I am XO
Hi Friends, while I haven't posted Vlogtober every day this week, after coming down from the overwhelm, Im happy to share Day 2. There was also 3 minutes worth of Twilight footage that had to be cut or copyrighted, but thankfully it doesn't affect the video. Thank you guys SO much for watching and I have at least one more Vlogtober video to come, maybe two. XO
Hi Friends, Welcome to day 1, I apologise I'm a little behind but I hope you enjoy the videos just the same, I decided last minute to do Vlogtober for the last week of the month and so, Join me, lets hang out for next 5-6 days and have some spooky fun XO & don't forget, let me know what your annual watch is if you have any?
😄 Awe I love that you answer that.. 🫶🏼 I actually have a week of Vlogtober videos comings. Should 🤞🏼start later today XO Thank you SO much for joining us.
I’m feeling a lot better than I was this day, but I think I’ll feel much better when our stuff gets put in storage and I don’t have to wake up to a clutter wall XO
Awe thank you lovey for saying that, it’s more than enough thank you 🫶🏼 I’d really love to know how todays video has helped you.. Or if it’s just some company? I appreciate you XO
@@MyLifeAsAMum I’ve been in your position and it’s comforting to know your not alone your strength is also so inspiring your such a good mama and yes I really needed some company
@@aprilbudgets it is comforting to know, I strongly agree, it’s one of the main pillars of my channel, too many people feel alone In whatever context of there lives wether it’s a situation or bc they don’t have many friends.. *Virtual Hugs for everyone reading 🤗 You know, I’ll take that.. about being strong, I’ve learnt to be stronger, the years have taught me to be strong, & I do hope that comes across in my content, not to show others I’m strong but to inspire you guys to be strong XO Thank you SO much for sharing April, it’s lovely to know that what you really hope your content is doing for people is more than just, doing the dishes 🫶🏼 that the msg behind the visuals is seen and heard. & I’m so glad we could hang out 🥰 ilygsm
Happy Saturday, I went down the childminding route but this wasn’t a option because I got two dogs despite having experience from previous school work I’m currently still unemployed and really struggling to find work around school hours , I would love to childmind so wishing you all the luck on your journey, so sorry your job didn’t work out for you ❤
Oh god, I hope Tia doesn’t become a road block 🙈🤞🏼 I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you. Could you not be a lunch time assistant while you wait? It’s not a lot of money but it’s a little to help, they also say it’s easier to get a job when you have one.. you also only work while the kids are in school, you get paid for school holidays etc 🤷🏼♀️ just a thought 😁 It’s not to worry, financially I needed it but, physically.. I’m worse off XO & Thanks for the Luck 🫶🏼 Same, I wish you all the best in your job search. Thank you for taking time out of your day to watch and comment.
@@MyLifeAsAMum I wouldn’t of thought Tia would be a problem as she’s only small , I’m thinking about doing a TA course but trying to find something for the here and now with Xmas around the corner , with only my hubby working 3 kids to support and we are not eligible to claim nowt it’s a stretch , I’ll look into the lunch time supervisor never thought of that tbf it’s such a small place there’s not many schools I’ll be lucky to find a position hours I can work are difficult because my little girls not ready for after school clubs etc she’s having such a rough time she’s currently undergoing a sensory assessment and referral I’ll be glad for half term hope your all well and ready for Halloween 🎃 ❤️
Happy Saturday Friends.. I wanted to update you guys on my job status with a little Story Time, I got laid off from my Housekeeping Job after just 3 months! & while I kinda needed this job to stretch to at least Nov, I'm Excited! for Whats Next. Let me know if your in either of these career options and if your in the latter, what advice maybe, would you have for me, and for anyone else in the comments.. Thank you guys SO much for watching and taking the time to comment XO
