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Jess, for your deep dive series I'd love a conversation solely about motherhood. I'm 23 with a toddler and pregnant and this life has been so amazing but sooooo difficult. I'd love to hear more about losing identity as a mother, marriage struggles, self image, and drive to do the things we used to love before motherhood. Love you girl!
Please make one of your "getting real" videos on having kids, and wanting to have kids, but include Tyler please. I remember vividly something he said in a previous video on the topic ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ys0zTZYkgvo.htmlfeature=shared
My 30s and 40s were the best. In my 40s, I learned a lot more about myself even though this is an ongoing process. The wisdom, knowledge and inner-strength we built
Human Resources professional here-it is ABSOLUTELY illegal for employers to inquire about how employees spend personal days. It is also illegal to ask how they’re spending sick days, but they can require a doctor’s note excluding specific medical information. It is positively wild that we’re still having these kinds of issues today, which is one enormous reason why I got my Master of Public Administration this year. It’s time to be a voice for people and really make some positive change in this country. We have the potential for greatness-it’s time to live up to it! Btw, this passion came to me at the age of 30 so there is never a right or wrong time to live your dream. 😊
One of my best friends once told me “trust your future self to handle whatever issue comes your way because you’ve handled everything life’s thrown at you so far” and that has stuck with me ever since. I definitely have anxiety and worry all the time about the future but there’s nothing present me can really do so I just really try to remind myself to trust myself bc I’ve made it so far!
I was a social worker for over 10 years and finished my masters in mental health counseling at 39. I am now 41 so I am two years into being a therapist and I really feel like it’s been fulfilling.
I will finish my Masters in Social Work in August (also at 39)! I am focused on removing maternal mental health barriers at the community level. It's been fulfilling so far and I can't wait until I'm done with school so I can fully focus on that purpose!
I wanted to become a clinical mental health therapist, but life never presented the circumstances to make that happen for me. However, I just finished my Master of Public Administration, so I’m hoping to be able to advocate for people on the political and legislative level to improve mental and social health community-wide. I’m 31 and I’m hoping to use my young age, knowledge base, and heart for the community to the collective advantage. Anyone who has the grit to get through a graduate program, at whatever stage in life, should be incredibly proud of that achievement. It really is fulfilling! Congrats to all of you who are doing this!❤
I'm 35 and have known Jesus my whole life but it wasn't until 8 months ago that I realized I never actually had a relationship with Him. My journey/walk with Him in 8 short months has been wild. I can't believe it took 30 years to begin my true walk and looking back I can't believe how little I knew. I feel most of us could agree this journey can be a roller-coaster and for me, so far it sure has been😅. So it's super comforting to hear from like minded folks!
I've been a teacher for almost 30 years and when I first started teaching I had a principal that would ask teachers what they were going to do on their personal days. One veteran teacher told him "It's called a personal day for a reason! When they call it a principal day I'll let you know!" LOL!!
That’s so encouraging to hear! I’m 35 and feel like life is so good now, how could it get any better. But then I think in my 40s my kids will be older and I won’t be in the tiny littles stage and my hubby and I will hopefully be able to go on more adventures together and with our older children.
@@prayersponytails6227 I have two teenage daughters, and I’ve truly enjoyed every single stage of their lives. This one is just as special as when they were little. In my 40’s I’ve noticed I’ve stopped caring as much what people think, and I’m suddenly ok with saying the word “no” in my life. It’s allowed me to be way more less stressed. The 30’s are better than your 20’s, but there’s a certain confidence with who YOU really are that happens in your 40’s. It’s easier to forgive your past failures and know those same failures have helped form the victories you have today.
I'm 54 and you just made me cry...I have made it!! I'm raising my grandkids and it's tough but I wouldn't have it any other way 😢😊 I'm definitely interested in more mom content , you inspire me more than you know ❤
PS you are adorable, real, raw, vulnerable, and super humble and normal :) I appreciate you so much, in this world of loud loud loud chatter all around us.
30s had wonderful life changing milestones (especially becoming a mother) but 40s feel great because I’m confident, peaceful, financially stable, professionally accomplished, my kids are still young but developing more independence and I am making time to nurture deeper relationships with my children and husband and other people who have a meaningful part of my life ❤️
Oh my word sweetheart you had this lady in tears again.I struggle with being and staying in pjs all day as I have 2 serious and chronic illnesses LUPUS and FIBROMAYALGIA which causes sooooo much pain 24/7 as well as depretion. I have been fighting lupus since birth and fibro for 39 years. I do use medication that takes the edge off but oh boy I am at 59 now tired of it all. I feel mostly that I simply just cannot go on anymore. I do not tell anyone anymore as I realized they dont GET it and want to preach to me how to solve myself. Iys the loneliest place to be and illness to have. I love you and your amazing lil family and wait everyday for the two of you to post especially you darling. May God Bless you and keep you to be our safeplace everyday. Thank you sweet girl xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx😘😥😥💌🙏🏼🤗🤗🤗
I was one of those people on the fence about having kids... and kept pushing it further until I was 35. I don't regret it becoming a mom at all I was surprised how much I love it. I am grateful I was still able to have a child and have a supportive partner. I kept telling myself I can't travel anymore once I have kids or pursue my interests and it really affected me from wanting children but its not true that you cant pursue your interests as a mom it just looks really different and your priorities and sense of self really changes definitely for the better. I really enjoy watching you and Tyler travel with your family. Sure it's different to travel with children but I've taken my daughter so many places and she is only two 😊 now i look at it as i get to share my love for travel with her. I think an interesting real talk along with your parenthood topic would be pursuing your passions while having kids. It's cool tyler pursues his passion for travel nd you do youtube and makeup vids with 2 daughters! And yes the Europe videos were epic I was looking forward waking up every Saturday to watch the next episode so glad he did edit them!
I’m 36 and have a newborn. My god, I can’t believe I ever went back and forth about this. I’m thankful I didn’t have children with my ex husband, that was a blessing and probably my body was telling me “NO!”. But now that I’m with a good man, this is by far the most exciting, fun, fulfilling, and beautiful time in my life by a mile. Gone are the feelings of wondering what to do next or those painful unsure feelings. It all makes sense now.
You have every right to choose what you believe. That being said, if no one has ever told you, for God so loved you that He gave His only Son Jesus, and if you will believe on Jesus as your Savior, then you shall receive with Him eternal life. Thank you for allowing me to share this with you. The love and grace of God in my life by receiving Jesus for myself have so filled my life with hope and fulfillment and peace that I want others to enjoy these gifts, as well. Again, thank you for graciously reading my message. Please know that it comes from a place of good will. I hope you have a good day. 😊
Oh you all have so much to look fore forward to, I’m 65 and love it. I find I’m a lot calmer about a lot of things because your priorities are different. You have lived through so much by this age. Wait till they hit school, you’re in for a totally different life, I hope you talk about it on your channel, as a parent that was a teacher. The girls will start having a life away from home. Plus they seem to grow up so much faster after they start school.
I am 62 yrs "oh sweet child"... So much of life has been lived at this point. So many milestones met and memories made Yes, I am taking things more in stride, however the stress of aging is also real. Much more learning to do. ❤
Jess, I love these real, raw, chats as you get ready. I am 62 and I STILL don't have it all figured out! But, God does. The older I get, the more I realize that, learning to listen to his still small voice, the promptings He sends us along the journey... Are what it's all about. You keep doing you honey. Sweet baby girl you are a couple years older than my daughter and I smile as I watch the two of you go through many of the same challenges and mommy things, raising toddlers. Now. If you really want to talk... Being a grandmother, I am a Mimi, is a whole another life journey. That one I was not prepared for at all. The love you feel for your grandchildren is explosions of everything you felt for your own child. It truly is a whole new roller coaster of emotions. Get ready get ready get ready😊❤🎉
Research shows that about 30% of people regret having kids. I personally know a handful of people who wish they'd not had them. It's not like they don't love their kids, it's just that the impact and the sacrifices made meant that they never got to have the lives that they wanted. Then there's a lot of stress to do with childcare, finances, not having support from your spouse etc. My friend's marriage has fallen apart because of the stress that having a child with health problems put on her and her husband. People should definitely think carefully about how having a child fits into their life because for the most part it is the biggest responsibility you'll ever have. There's no turning back and your life will revolve around your kid for the next two decades and there are far too many kids out there who have been born to inadequate and dysfunctional parents
I’m so happy you’re sharing your faith online! I’ve watched you for probably 6-7 years and it’s been amazing to watch you and your family grow in so many ways! Also I’m so sad you don’t love the Dior concealer! I LOVE it and the foundation!! They look so natural and skin-like!
I’ve been loving Tyler’s vlogs!😊 Having children opens life up to so much future love. They grow up, marry, have children. It’s a joy to watch your adult children. And now, my oldest grand child is 18. Life is a beautiful gift. It’s amazing that we get to be part of the creation of an eternal soul.😊
I’m an empty Nester. My kids are 41,38 and 20. I have had kids in my home for 40 years and absolutely loved it. I can tell you having other hobbies or groups to be involved with during this time has literally saved me -Bible studies I love to paint are things I look forward to. However, the empty nest syndrome is so real - it’s grieving - it’s getting through letting go of the life you had. I have experienced lots of changes in my life and this is one of the biggest. You have to trust God to show you the opportunities. You have to trust him with your heart whether it’s grieving or whether it’s being joyful. It’s not easy. But it’s growth. Jessica you are so insightful. I love hearing your ideas and girl you have more wisdom than you think you do. Trust yourself. You are making the world a better place.
Can I just say how comforting you are to listen to. I lost 2 of my dogs within 47 hours this week... and listening to you helps distract from my reality. Thank you
I am 53, I look back at my 30s and say "oh sweet child!" haha!! But, you are so right. When I hit my 30s, I definitely felt like I had arrived at adulthood.
Awh Jessica🥰Talking about faith and spirituality!!! You are sooo great at explaining your thoughts on this subject. I’m 61 in April and a Nondenominational Christian who believes in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I went to so many controlling, “do this not that churches!” My husband and I do our own private devotionals each day and prayers together for our family and friends. Thanks so much for sharing your journey so openly🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼I’ve been watching your videos for years. You are so inspiring!
Man, I feel that about being split between being a SAHM and a working mom. I'm a full time+ attorney who works remote and I currently juggle sending my son to daycare 3 days per week and watching him at home (while working) the other 2 days. I don't want to give up my time with him OR the chance to advance in my career. I think the moral of the story is that being a mom in this day and age is HARD.
Loved this video so much. The quote you said "you got through every difficult moment in your life" is something that is so powerful and more people need to hear that. Evryone experiences pain or discomfort in their life and how they overcome the difficult moment is very empowering but to remember that they overcame is just as powerful. I also enjoyed the perfectionism video as well.
I switched careers at 32 and did grad school (social work) during the pandemic to become a therapist and it was the best decision I ever made. I love my job and get so much fulfillment out of it!!! Highly recommend!!!
I loooove these videos. You speak so well, and great advice. Makes me feel as a mother, and business owner. Not SO ALONE. The work, family has been soooooo hard! Shutting down, letting yourself feel and be human is so importance. Thank you so much for these videos.
LOVING this series!! I also love seeing you come into your own when it comes to stating your opinion and how you live your life. I really do look up to you like a big sister (I’m 29) 🩷
Yessss to red hair! Me, my mom, and my 2 year old daughter have red hair (all natural). I think you’d love it and rock it. There’s something about being a red head (natural or not) that just sits well with the soul. And I wholeheartedly agree, Tyler’s videos are so well done; thorough, informative, interesting, entertaining and professional. I’ve been enjoying watching the Yurt videos so much!
on the topic of kids, it really is forever changing. I have 3 children. a toddler, a pre-teen and a teenager. It is an ongoing learning process. My oldest were not planned and even though I was young I don't regret any decision I've made! I've been a mom for 15 years and still can't believe I'm their mother.
I recently told a friend I never knew or even realized one of the best things about being a parent is having adult kids! I’ve enjoyed “most” all of it haha but this time of our relationships is so full ❤️. I also really appreciate your honesty about where you are on your faith journey 😊
Your life thoughts did give me some solace so thank you! I’m feeling COMPLETELY lost in life right now, I’m 44 and have had a full time job since I was 15 and now I’m a stay at home mom and just nothing feels certain it’s so different every day when I have always been regimented to a 60 hour work week. I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing.
You’re absolutely right dear one, no one has everything figured out in life. We are all just doing our best. And I think you’re overthinking the book review video. You don’t need to follow someone else’s style or structure. People like hearing your thoughts on the books you’ve read the same way you do your reviews at the end of the year. You don’t need to change the way you do things. And like you said you could totally do it in a vlog, or you could even do it at the end of a favorites video. And that way if some aren’t interested in it they can move on. ♥️
I’m a child and family therapist and work with ages 0-18. I got my degree online and it was easy to do because I went at my own pace. It’s a very rewarding job but can be very exhausting and burn out is real
I agree so much about children. I’m 55 now and one regret I have is not having more children. We have 3, but now I wish we would have had at least a couple more. As an only child, I’ve always wanted a big family. We stopped having children because we didn’t think we could manage it financially or otherwise. Looking back, that was the wrong way to look at it (for us). If we had put our trust in the Lord, He would have provided.
I am currently in a counseling program with a specialization in school counseling. The way you talk about self-care, burnout, and mental health in general resonates with some of what we're taught about it in our classes. I think if you ever decided to go into the field you'd be a great therapist :)
Jess you constantly amaze me at your maturity and wisdom level for someone so young, I am old enough to be your mum so yes you are very young 😂 I think that you have exactly what it takes to one day become a very successful qualified therapist or a life coach. But until then I will continue to watch your free therapy sessions I mean vlogs 😉 Colour your hair any and every colour you have ever thought of and do it now while you’re young. It’s just colour if you do it and you decide it’s not working for you, change it back or change it up. Because the day will come when your hair is white and difficult to colour and you will long for those ‘colourful days’. Speaking from first hand experience here. Regarding the question on finding your purpose you answered it beautifully. Sadly it took me a long time, to late 40’s early 50’s before I realised that there was not that “One Purpose” that often makes us feel like we are all on some sort of Karmic treasure hunt to find that when we do find it suddenly life becomes easier and fulfilling and that makes those of us that aren’t finding the right clues are somehow failing at life and all that rubbish that I at least have bought into during my life. I know believe, as you said, that each phase/stage of our lives brings with it its own changes, challenges, experiences. And so now I believe therefore there just has to be different “purposes”, lessons and chances for growth so it is doesn’t even make sense to me that it is even possible for there to be just one, seemingly elusive, magical purpose that will finally make sense to us. Keep doing what you’re doing Jess and thank you for letting us watch you and learn from you as you change and evolve yourself and your channel. It is an honour and a joy 🥹 ❤from 🇦🇺
Re: Faith. I totally agree that we are on a JOURNEY. One hard thing I had to learn is that God wants us to focus on becoming a “good person,” NOT a “good Christian.” If you are TRULY a good christian then you will be a good person, and that is the goal - but there are a lot of people out there who will tell you that you have to do x y z rules in order to be a “good Christian” but those things can be in fact damaging. It takes a lot of work to sort out the good and the bad.
Along with what you said about not having just 1 purpose in life, your purpose can change in every season and it doesn’t have to be this monumental thing.. for me right now it’s being a good wife & mom & helpful friend. Last year it was worship leading and only God knows that next year I could add on something completely new and what currently feels out of my element!! All that to say I think this is part of your purpose, I know that these talks are so inspiring and relatable for many! You are blessing a lot of people with your stories & knowledge! I’ve been here many years and I’ve been praying for your family and faith to flourish and it’s so cool to see that more and more come through in your videos💕🙏🏼
You're so right! Having kids is so much more than having a baby. I say this all the time, you have a baby for 1 year, then a toddler, then a kid, then a teenager, then a young adult. And parenting looks different at every stage, emotionally and financially!
why do I feel so special that you answered my question about hair color 😂😂❤ i agree tho maybe you should try the reddish brown one day!! i think now a days its being called “ cowboy copper “ 😂
I love your makeup and lifestyle blogs. And it's why i continue to watch the channel. Not crazy about the churchy or kid stuff so if you could label that in the video so it could be skipped, that would be nice. Alot of us aren't into those things. Or just do separate videos when you want to talk about those things so we can choose? Food foe thought.
For me, here's how you know if you do or don't want kids: If you have the least doubt AT ALL, then DO NOT have children. It's more work than you can ever explain and more money, time, stress, etc. I have one child and wanted two, and no regrets, but I work with families who never wanted their kids and it's far too important a decision to have any doubt that you want to do it, in my opinion. To each their own -- but those are my thoughts.
Lol.. yes! Oh sweet child.. Im in my 40s and still getting wiser.. definitely great decade for me.. come to terms that things are great and I don’t always to have hard if I don’t want too.. I do things my terms.. I have life experience that have taken me thus far.. and its great!
I’m 52- I have a healthy sense that I have a part of my life all figured out. My job/ career. I had SO much instability in my childhood, didn’t get the high school experience, no prom, none of the average life events. I got married to my best friend after 6 months, just celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary. We have two kids- empty nesters now. I’ve worked at two careers. I started this one at age 33. I WILL retire in public health in a social work type position. I have this part figured out. This is my passion. I get to visit families in their homes and bring them information about how to be the parent they can be and how they get to make decisions for their families and I support and encourage them, link them to resources in the community, and that’s the simplified version. I am back in school. Just made the dean’s list for this semester- new for me! 🥳😎 I LOVE being in school. I’m doing part time, though. So I get to still travel with my husband, work and study without stress. I’m 52. And I have this figured out. Because my life was chaos in the beginning. And it feels GREAT to know I am where I’m suppose to be. I am 100% aware and respectful that this is not for everyone. My kids, especially. They are still grappling with who they are and where they’re supposed to be. And I feel really bad that they use us as their barometers my husband being in the job, he always wanted to be in, since he was a small child, and me being where I think I should be. But we tell them all the time that they don’t HAVE to know yet. My oldest one turns 25 next week, I still have not found my Place in this world at that age. We told them both they still have time and to enjoy life right now. And always. But there is no deadline to reach for at an age they’re suppose to reach it. It’s different for everyone. Great video!
Oh my… i am so unbelievably sorry for your loss. Could you share a little bit about him, if you dont mind? My favorite thing is talking about my best friend who passed away …
@@lorievem There are no words to describe the suffering. I didn’t put this on for people to feel sorry for me but when Jessica was saying something it came to my attention that it was related to what she was talking about.
I believe that faith is not a denomination, it's not a religion, it's a relationship. Do I belong to a specific denomination, currently yes. Have I been in a different one over the years yes. Mind you, I'm almost 75 and I've had a deep relationship with the Lord since i've been a child. He is my all in all and I can't imagine my life without Him in it. I just don't hang my hat on any one specific denomination claiming it has all the answers. None of them do. Sorry just wanted to throw my two cents in. I pray you also find that deep abiding faith in your life. If you're not 100% now keep seeking and He will make it real for you.
I love what you’ve said about religion and faith. I’ve never felt closer to my faith and god since letting go of what I was told religion and faith looked like or should look like! ❤
You should absolutely focus an episode on parenting specifically being a new mom, growing into that role finding yourself again, postpartum depression/anxiety etc. you’re the reason I was brave enough to tell my doctor how much I was struggling and get therapy and medication. Not to be dramatic but you helped save my life ❤
I’m 40 and I have a lot to say about life path and career choices. In my experience, all of my education led me towards certain opportunities and I realized certain strengths and interests I have while pursuing those opportunities. Those opportunities, people, and interests have led me to other opportunities I did not anticipate or ask for! All of this to say, life is a strand of connections and experiences that lead us from one thing to another. It would be boring to be doing the same thing all of the time! My undergraduate degree was in dance education, I later became a Montessori teacher, I became interested in pole dance, now I am a pole dance instructor, and I own my own studio now! The path has led me to be a business owner, and I never would have anticipated that!
I watched your husband’s videos about your trip in Europe: amazing! It’s like a true documentary, I was impressed. Also I could be your mother but for a 35 years old, you are rather smart with mature thoughts, just to say, not an irresponsible child anymore 😊
I loved the way you answered all questions, especially the last one, so insightful and inspirational. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on here! ❤
Jess, I recommended your channel to my 11-year-old SIL because you are trustworthy not just as beauty-tuber but as an example of a classy human being who wants to please God…and also because SIL has somehow loved family vlogs for years, lol. Last night she told me she LOVES your videos!! Thank you for being you. 😊
On the topic of having children, it's interesting, I am almost 54 years old and have never had children yet during my twenties and thirties I thought about it and by the time I was in my forties there was a panic that oh my gosh I'm probably never going to have children and it took me a while to realize that I don't think I ever really even wanted children. It was more of an idea of what I thought was expected of me by my parents, friends Society Etc. So probably the first question you want to ask is what are the reasons that you want a child and then of course hopefully it's for the right reasons ❤
Having children isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. My sons are in their late twenties. One of them I’m lucky if I hear from him 2 times a year. The pain from that is excruciating!!! All I keep thinking is “is he alive”. I text him. Tell him I love him. He doesn’t reply. This has been going on for years. Much Love to all.
Oh my goodness the purpose of life and religion portion was honestly so helpful I never thought about it that way and you are so right! Thank you for this! ❤
“Your faith should be a journey.” Yep. We never get to the depth of it, there’s always more to learn in our relationship with God. That’s what I love about my now Catholic faith. So much deeper than the evangelicalism I grew up in. There’s a divine simplicity, but also a depth you could never reach the bottom of.
I relate so much to the sentiment of "you got through all the hard things". Im 37 and a single Mom to a special needs kiddo. I have had to work so hard to get our life to this place of peace (its not perfect but we are doing so much better) and now its even better bc I was able to take all my years of my career to end up working along side my 2 sisters. Always growing and still facing challenges but I really feel the confidence of being comfortable in myself!
I love your “oh sweet child “, I have read comments where people are older, I’m 66 and my younger years were the best. I was married for 23 years and then divorced. I remarried 4 years later and am coming up on my 20th anniversary. The second is my best! My first was when I had my 3 children (the best kiddo) Sorry didn’t mean to ramble.
I've been a follower for a long time and all these lovely, intelligent, concise comments are so true. AND Tyler did do a spectacular job on the European videos. Finally. 😂 love you girl.
As a fellow Irish American gal I highly recommend doing the auburn hair color you will love it. I had it for like three - four years and miss it but it got a little expensive for me to maintain.
Girl I just switched to a flip phone and the difference it made it just one day with no phone….LIFE CHANGING! ❤️ Side note: I’d love to see a video on finances. How your family saves, how your spending habits have changed over the years, who taught you about finances and who do you still currently learn from, how do you feel about credit cards, saving for your kids future, etc.
When people started asking me when I was going to have a second child, they always said I would never regret having a second child so I should just go for it. I got a lot of pressure and it was super annoying but it also made me cry many nights thinking that I was terrible for not really wanting to take that step. My son has a pretty significant articulation disorder and it's taken years of speech therapy to get him where he is now, and we still have a way to go. In addition, I had HELLP syndrome when I was pregnant with him and had to be induced six weeks early because of how severe my illness was. I'm at super high risk for having something like that happen again, and my son and I both almost died last time. I really wanted to just focus on my son's development and happiness. Now my son is 10 and I can safely say that I am comfortable with my decision to just have one child. He is an absolutely wonderful kid and although there are times when I feel a little pang when I think about how he won't have a sibling, I remind myself that he has great friends and that our family is extremely happy and close. The decision about starting or expanding a family is incredibly personal and my advice for what it's worth is to not let yourself be bullied into making a decision you are leaning against. Definitely seek out advice and pray about it (if that's something you do) and at the end of the day make sure you're doing something you and your significant other are comfortable with. We all have our own paths to walk.
As a 53 year old mother of two daughters and their 20s, and an elementary teacher of 31 years I cannot tell you how much I would love to relax in the evening, listening to a podcast about lifestyle and make up and just anything in general. I have been searching for something like that for a long time. Throw in a little spirituality and you have the making for one winning show!❤ until then I would love to see a video about how to get through the Easter holidays on a budget. That goes for make up, clothing for church and family, events, recipes, filling Easter baskets for children of all ages (yes my daughter still expect an Easter basket and they want them hidden on Easter morning! I will do that for as long as they desire!), etc. For those of us who don’t have an extended Easter break, they took some of ours to make up snow days, how do you revive yourself to make it until summer?
Please. Please. I would love to see a video on parenthood. My daughter is 6 and I’ve watched your videos through your pregnancy with Genevieve and struggled so much with the baby phase and pregnancy in general. Love how real you are because so many of us can relate 💐💐💐
I think collectively we are all so proud of Tyler for the Europe vlogs. They are incredible. He definitely needs a Netflix series! His talking heads were cracking me up 😂
So true on having kids. I had a son and he just passed 6 mths ago. Like you said we have gotten through tough times in life before, but I couldnt begin to know how I could get through this. Its the worst thing that has happened to me in my life. Its something that you can’t make it better. He was my everything and not having him here destroyed my soul and being. He was my only child. He was the light that kept me going. A child makes a big difference in our lives. They become a part of you.
Jess- when I was 35…. I know I wasn’t nearly as wise and poised and self-aware as you are! I’ve commented many times…… It’s just so enjoyable to watch your videos, and hear what you have to say. I look back at my 20s and 30s and definitely say “ oh dear sweet child” 😆 I am 54 years old and I feel like my 40s were great… but the last three or four years I’ve REALLY come into my own as far as confidence and wisdom and emotional intelligence…… Does anybody else feel that way?? That it’s taking you into your 50s to really feel like you’re fully blooming? Love you, Jessica!! If you become a therapist, I am immediately booking an appointment. ☺️☺️😁❤️
I had my oldest son when I was 19, and my youngest at 25, I spent my entire 20’s raising my two boys, I know my 30s will be amazing for me as that will be my time to finally relax a little 🥹
30's were the best for me. Late 40s to now.. ( 57 this year, and my son just turned 36!) I learned to stand up for myself. The last 4, Ive been VERY strong about keeping my peace and sanity. ❤