Home Diaries | Cozy winter nights, getting my life together & hosting a dinner 

Aw I loved how Theo started to Dance with you he’s such a cute dog😊

04:12 That goodbye kiss and hug. Oh, my heart.

I's normal to feel burnout in this time of year!!! Benji rest and slow down (like you have been doing) if needed! I don't speak for everyone, but i have a feeling that your viewers are all awesome sweet people who understand that everyone needs a brake time to time! Love your videos and how comforting they are! its enough to know you doing OK! Rest and thank you for your videos!

Jihao's mystery tropical leaves are called "ti leaves" in hawaii they bring protection are also a big part of wrapping foods that are slow cooked underground. They also make gorgeous arrangements with anthiriums and ferns

If you find a where the ants are coming from, you can put peppermint oil on their trail to stop new ants from following them in. Ants leave a scent trail to lead other ants in. Also in front of the windows and doors if you're not sure where they're coming in!

Today’s video was just so sweet. I’m not sure what it was, but it just hit in the heart. I think it was the first time in a video that I saw you two kiss, when Chris left for work, and it actually brought a tear to my eye.

Theo raising the roof has me sobbing 😭😭 so cute

That sweater hack is actually so smart I’ve just been folding them and it takes up so much more space

this one made me tear up, beautiful mundanity & a home so rare & full of love. grateful too be cosy too

Awesome, I'd love to see a train travel vlog. As someone from the Nordics I totally get your seasonal depression but I have to say looking at you guy's place it looks like paradise even in December. Fresh citrus fruits from the garden and sunny days. Idk if I could ever feel down if that was my winter. Amazing place/house you guys live in.

I love the way all my fav people on yt watch each other’s videos haha! The library decorations are so cute I wish I’d had a school librarian that invested :)

Fürsorglich und liebevoll … so entspannend ihm zuzusehen

That looks so elegant of a dinner party in a small house! The touch of brown table cloth has added to the elegant style. You have such an aesthetic talent in you. And, hot pot is my fave especially in the winter!..😍❤️

benji is literally so comforting ❤

What a great little film. Every new one exceeds expectation i love Theo. And Chris. Both are charming souls

Thank you for this lovely video, Benji. I've been feeling down for a few weeks since I lost my job in November... I'm trying to give myself the time I need to figure out what to do next. This video was so comforting ❤

I don’t know you but every time I see you I feel calm, serene! So, I wish you with all my heart the happiness you deserve!!❤

benji's vlogs are literally so comforting and sweet T T

I ❤ how special your relationship is with Chris. So exotic and unique is the arrangement of the hot pot decor. Coming from a Asian family, hot pot is our go to for cold nights. I might need to step it up a notch on the creativity 😊. Happy Holidays to you, Chris and Theo!

Those are ti leaves...you can wrap food and cook in them (bake/steam) -

This is how i complete my weekend. Watching Benji's videos😊😊

Beautiful and peaceful video as always, hope you start to feel better Benji, I feel better when I watch your videos so thanks for that🫶

You will love the Coast Starlight! Keep your eyes open for waterfall on west side at Dunsmuir. BTW Dunsmuir is still a rail road hobo town!

Your videos always bring me a sense of peace no matter what you’re filming-that dinner party looked amazing! 🙂

Missed you ❤. My Sunday morning routine is to clean the house, then have coffee and look for Benji content. I m jealous I can't keep a fern alive 😫.

i do the same thing when i get overwhelmed, cleaning just feels like a good refresh!

theres always something about the colder and gloomier weather that just makes us more tired and less motivated. We are human beings in reality and winter months are always what i call hibernation season, and its a good reminder to slow down as the year closes. i know the feeling of random spurts of lethargy or even just feeling down about being down, or uninspired. but i try to remind myself it will leave soon so i try not to overthink it and just let it be

make sure you add fresh water to your tree stand every day! they drink A LOT :)

this video alone healed me so cozy and warm vibes!

hey benji :) hearing you talk about feeling rather tired in winter times i just want to share something beautiful i just learned this year, which is that nature reflects and reminded to me that winter is a time to retreat and rest in order to recharge for the next season of spring comes around. so i started to see and take mother nature as an example to remind me of what season phase is present and allow myself to do the same as mother earth of retreating and not being as outward productive and active ^^ basically what i wanted to say is allow yourself to feel tired and hence rest more in this season, nature around us is showing us, it's natural :) much love to you benji

chihuahuas are sooo sweet 💚🥬🌲

Wow, I did not know that Christmas trees are so expensive in the US. 😮 In Germany they are like half the price.

Hot pot is so much fun and the best part is everyone gets to eat exactly what they want! The shorter days and weaker sun are hard for a lot of us. Hope you feel better soon.

One of my. Favourite Artist!...

❤❤❤ for the three of you, from Holland. Love, Anne.

I use the lavender scented Swiffer floor wipes to keep ants at bay and also ant traps. I had them bad this summer for some strange reason. I also use peppermint oil to keep spiders away because I too cannot when it comes to bugs.

You, Chris and Theo were meant for each other. Thank you for sharing your lovely family with us. 🥹

Love your videos! They are so relaxing! Wishing you and Chris a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 2024!

Nice relaxing video as always. The tip about the sweater was a bonus, I've been folding my sweaters for a long time so they don't stretch out and they take up alot of space that way. Why I never thought of draping them over the hanger I'll never know, but I'm glad you did.

Wonderful home and plants 🪴

My 3rd grader loves DogMan!! There's a really cool series we discovered this year that she also loves! Legends of Lotus Island! The first two books are out and the next two will be released next year 📖🪱

Those are really pretty plants. Yes, definitely get out of the house, maybe volunteer at shelter or a little sude job at a nursery will help get you out of that funk. I really enjoy your videos and thanks for sharing the sweater tip. Have great hoilday and Merry Christmas

I love the chill vibes of the vlog!

I'm so happy when Benji posts a video, it's literally heaven❤❤

Enjoy the coast starlight!! I used to just take it between portland and tacoma, but the whole coast trip is supposed to be super beautiful. My pro tip is that the wifi is always horrible/nonexistent, so be prepared for offline activities!

Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing your party enjoyed seeing the way you and friends have nice time enjoying each other life is soooooo real a forever fan Linda j. Peace

Here in germany this tree would cost less than 20$/€ 😳 also, I enjoy your videos so much, benji!

4:05: Buy a Cricut, Chris. You will love it and make wonderful decor for your library (within school guidelines of course)

6:40 rabbits foot ferns are my favourite!!!! i have one and its pretty little but im in LOVE with it and i love its cute little feet!! they grow super fast and also grow amazingly with moss!! you're so lucky to get such a big one that is amazing!!!

takes a while to get out of a slump sometimes. glad you're being patient and kind to yourself. :) take as much time as you need, we are all so grateful for these vlogs, I know I am. they help me out more than you could ever know. thank you

What a beautiful Christmas tree y'all have thanks for sharing Merry Christmas guy's hopefully y'all have a amazing Christmas and New years 🙋☕🎣🏳️‍🌈🧑‍🎄

Your videos are always a delight to watch, and so relaxing.

It’s special that you can share moments like this with us. No need to apologize have a great christmas and we look forward to seeing you when we see you

Winter is a low energy time of year - it’s good to let yourself lounge/rest more ;) - hey thanks for the sweater hanging top :0

14:40: Thank you for sharing. Wishing you, Chris and T a peaceful winter holiday, Christmas, or whatever you celebrate.

I love the captions, fonts and overall style of this video!!

Sending good vibes, positive thinking, and tons of love your way!!!!

Watching this gave me some of the drive I needed to finish some chores I've also been putting off for a while, some for months, including repotting some of my plants. Thank you for sharing, my plants are grateful!

No worries Benji Ive been feeling the same this past month hopefull this week is my last busy week for the month. Take your time and relax. ☺️

Hi edagdwg God blessed you both enjoy your life together life is soooooo real a real fan Linda j. Peace

Always have the most wholesome sweet videos!! What a really great group of people around you too!❤ seeing well done film/vlog like this it’s what makes my harder days a little lighter. And I swear something must be in the air because this last month (arguably month and a half+😅) things have been so exhausting!

I love watching your videos as I work on things around my house, it feels like a friend keeping me company. Thanks for sharing

This dinner looked insane! The eatable decorations blew my mind 🤯

3:20: That is the beauty of being in a partnership.

I appreciate you posting such intimate moments❤ I find such joy and I wish you, your partner and friends all the best in this year and the next❤❤❤❤

your videos literally bring so much comfort! take time to rest and keep doing all the little things you enjoy the most! happy holidays to you three 🤍🤍🤍

the dinner table looked to die for omgggg so artistic!!

omg Chris is a librarian!? I am even more obsessed with him now

This is all so comforting and cute

aw, that's so sweet .. continue posting videos and thank you for inspiring us

I'm sorry to hear you've been struggling. For what it's worth I find your videos very soothing and calming for my mind. Love your aesthetic - both interiors and within you. Kia kaha from New Zealand.

Glad I'm not alone in feeling burnt out.

Thankyou, a beautiful and relaxing vlog ❤

1:14 Is the music from Wind Waker?!

🌲🥂🎁☃️🌲🎅 Happy holidays Bengie, Great video & I was happy to see Chris & sharing a meal ;& putting up your Tree 2gether🌲 Your Social Dinner looked like fun as well. Till your next video, take care my friend, have a fun week & be Safe, Covid is back!

Omg. Watching you and Chris buying an Xmas tree brought me back to my first time with my current partner. We've been together for nine years and it was so sweet to be reminded of those sweet moments, like that meal you have with your unadorned tree, quiet imagination taking foot. 💕

Happy Holidays!🎄 Thanks for sharing!

Those trees are so expensive for my german standards haha, we pay like 40 Euro for the more expensive tall ones

Always makes my day when I see you post !!

love you benji and also your little family crew❤🎉

Theo is just the cutest! Love your Christmas tree, its a perfect size

Such an elegant dinner you hosted. I love it!!!

You are definitely inspiring me to host my own little dinner parties in the future when hopefully my husband and I have a house

You could set the tree on your small round table. It would have a greater presence without taking up more room!

New subscriber here and I am just compelled to express how LIGHT & floaty I feel having found your channel. ahhh.🌿

I love the new editing style!!! Watching your videos is always so relaxing

Mery Christmas benjiplant and Chris 🙏🏼🙏🏼🎄🎄

I am new to your vlog and enjoy it tremendously. 🎶 music is so soothing along with your narration ❤❤.

I love Chris, he looks like my son Milan. Even he has similar energy and expressions ❤❤❤❤

This video was so relaxing

the holidays makes me feel drained pretty easily so i totally understand your intro texts there

Sorry for the burnout! It happens! Take your time! I hope you two bought a tree stand with a reservoir in it. You need to keep that tree hydrated so it can last through Xmas! 🥰 🎄

hugs to you & theo

This was an especially lovely video ❤️

I love this episode 😭

Peppermint oil ....for ants....soak small rags with it scatter around the spaces or room where you see ants..insects hate it... Use a good strength oil order from health store

such a relaxing video

Just very relaxing

LOVE YOU BENJIIIIII

11:16: Oh my goodness! That is the “Dad’s back” dance.