It’s funny how Kristi gets accused of not being relatable while she talks to us casually from her bathroom and puts on a mask in an owl 🦉-esq pattern while wearing comfy sweats like a best friend would. Yes she’s in a a nicer house and has remodeled her life with money that she painstakingly earned as an influencer (which isn’t a common job) over many years; but there has been a very realistic timeline that has led her and us here. She’s still down to Earth. She’s stayed kind and grateful.. and she has never been hot-headed and full of herself like many others who have made it this far. I don’t get it. She’s very comfortably relatable to me. And my life is nothing like hers. I do look up to her and the life she’s chosen/built.. it’s what I want to a great degree. But she makes it attainable imho. Inspiration isn’t unrelatable unless you stifle your own self. ❤
I agree she is relatable. and this is coming from someone who unfollowed the majority of big youtubers because they became unrelatable and made me feel like shit about myself. Kristi is one of the only people i still follow that I have followed for years and years.
Content doesn’t need to be relatable to be enjoyable. I don’t have kids, I live in an apartment in a big city, don’t hatch birds in my home, barely wear makeup, already have a real dad, etc, etc, but I LOVE watching you create such a beautiful life ❤
That first question was so funny because I actually find you more relatable. I loved your old content, but as a mom and wannabe homesteader your new stuff is so relevant for my life. It's all in the beholder I guess!
Same same!! I’m just not interested in old YT makeup videos anymore, but mom life? Homesteading? Gardening? Cooking? Home renovations? Yes ma’am all day. I would love to see a What I Eat In A Day - toddler version.
Just my two scents on homeschooling, as someone who was homeschooled from kindergarten until I graduated high school. I would not homeschool my children. I missed out on some very important experiences, and I had severe anxiety and depression as a teen because of being homeschooled. My mom also did everything "right" to help me be social and grow a community, but from my own experience, I don't think you can always replace a "traditional" schooling experience. No judgment on what you decide, just wanted to share as a now-adult who was homeschooled.
I was also homeschooled k-12 and that is the reason WHY I am homeschooling my kids, we had so much freedom and flexibility I didn't miss the traditional experience at all. It did really help that I had a decent social group with cousins/church. I also went to college so didn't feel like I really missed out on having a school experience. I'm so sorry to hear that it wasn't positive for you.
Many communities now have home school co-ops that are very similar to traditional school. My girls and I are involved in one that meets 2 times a week for @classes” and our kids actually are allowed to participate in extracurricular activities through our local school. Pretty much we have the best of both worlds. I was a teacher for 10 years and I am SO glad that my girls and I are not consumed with that life anymore.
To second the other comments, and to shed light on this for any prospective homeschoolers, homeschooling has come a long, long way from just strictly working all day at a dinner table with no social aspects to the education. There are once or twice a week co ops, independent schools that are half at home classes half at school in a traditional setting, doing traditional homeschooling and participating in a local school's sports, etc. There are lots of opportunities to involve your children with others and many different ways to go about that. The way the current educational system is- and is heading, you can't really beat the superiority of a specialized, tailored education for your child, especially when people realize how many options and ways there are to go about that. Probably the key aspect of homeschooling is the ability to understand your child's learning patterns and preferences, and then be able to build a curriculum that matches how they best learn and digest information. And that can absolutely include plenty of social exposure.
This question is super interesting to me. As a teacher myself, I personally have a hard time seeing the benefits of homeschooling. Parents, however awesome they may be, are not educated teachers. I just find it hard to imagine that a parent (however ambitious or well acquainted with the curriculum and school system) could provide the same quality of education as a teacher who spent 5 years at uni. However - I am very unfamiliar with homeschooling (not a thing in Sweden) and heavily biased being a teacher myself so take my opinion with a grain of salt. Would love to learn more about how it works (might write a paper on this). Do you take a course in homeschooling? and How does grading and assessment work? Please let me know. And just to clarify- I don’t know enough about homeschooling to ever pass judgement, and it obviously works well for a lot of people. I’m just a biased non-American, carefully sceptical of a system I know too little about.
@@mimmiolin9138, I have a Masters in Education and was a public school teacher for over 10 years. I wanted better for my girls than what our public schools have to offer. The US public school system is a very broken system and it varies greatly from state to state. In my opinion, a dedicated parent can definitely provide a education that is just as good (often times better) as the public school system. There are numerous curriculums available for homeschooling so you’re not starting with nothing. Some of them are scripted even. There are also various curriculum that are online that are taught by people that are either teachers or who have been thoroughly trained.
I'm getting divorced, no house, no kids and yet you're the only youtuber I continue to follow because you feel like a good long distance friend. Can relate to being a cat mom though 😂
I just want to know….what are people looking for when they ask a creator to be “relatable”? I feel like you are one of the most relatable content creators out there! At least to me. Obviously there are people who disagree. But to me it literally feels like I’m just hanging out with my bestie and catching up with your life. Idk how you can more relatable than that.
I love looking at pictures of me and my parents at Disney when I was little. Even if they don’t remember those moments they can still cherish the time you all had together through pictures later.
@@jaxxiet5851 you’re actually not…meat is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease not to mention all of the crap they pump into meat and the garbage (literal garbage, like micro plastics) they feed the animals.
Please respond Kristi. Please get tested for sleep apnea. I had killer cluster headaches for years when we found out I had sleep apnea. Now on treatment and my god the headaches are so much better. I can't stress this enough GET tested x
I had a baby a week ago and this was so comforting to watch. I have severe ppd and every day is so hard, but you make me feel normal. Thank you for your transparency. You make this new mom feel seen
I see you! It’s hard, especially with the first one. I had my first when I was 18 and it felt like it would never end or get better but it truly does! It’s normal to feel that way, especially in the early days. My eldest is now 10 and I went on to have a 2nd and a 3rd. I found it much easier the second and third time around. I hope you have support and I promise you will get through it and you WILL feel better ❤
I will second that it gets better. Every day, every week, every month. You will sleep again, you will feel like your old self again, you’ll get pieces of your “old life” back but it will be much, much better. Keep going, mama ❤
I loved your response to the "relatability" question. I've gotten this comment from time to time. People feel entitled to my life remaining the exact way they deem "relatable" (which is all relative like you said.) Like no, I'm no longer a newlywed with young babies on the struggle bus in a tiny home. LIFE CHANGES, PEOPLE! (I've been on youtube for 9+ years so naturally our life upgrades as we work and strive to achieve our goals and dreams.) This has been such a frustration as a content creator but your not-giving-a-crap attitude was refreshing and encouraging! Thanks!
I'm an only child, I had a happy childhood. I talked to a lot of people with siblings a lot of times they don't seem to like them very much. So either way I think your kid would be happy. And I had post-partum with both of my daughters and it was a rough road
I’m also a “lonely only” lol I didn’t mind or suffer, but I always wanted a sibling (despite my many, many cousins being awesome, too) I have found after my mom passed that I wish I had a sibling even more than before. It would be so nice to reminisce and share memories of her with someone else. I have my extended family, but there are so many things that only I experienced with her, and while that is special, it’s also extremely challenging. When it comes down to it, there is no one right way, and that is the beauty of life 😊
I have no idea how that person thinks your unrelatable. You're down to earth, humble, kind and honest. I love your "IDGAF" attitude, I also appreciate that you're not flaunty and a show-off like so many influencers are. You are as real as it gets and I love you for it!
I just love your content. Your son was born about 7 months before mine and your openness about your experience with motherhood has been a huge blessing to me because I experienced a lot of the same postpartum struggles. You are maybe THE most relatable creator to me now!
I’m 23 years old, a lesbian, And still studying, I don’t have kids and probably never will. I live in a city, in a third world country. Kristi is not relatable at all to me, yet she is my FAVORITE youtuber, I adore her content, and watch everything she posts. Why are people so concerned about “relatibility”? I actually enjoy watching people that live completely different lives than me, and Kristi is an absolute gem of a person ♥️ and I’m glad she is succesful!
I’m 23, no kids, frequently move around the country and have been watching you since I was 14! You may not always “relate” to my life, but you feel like a big sister. It’s a different experience for everyone. You’re so comforting to me!
I've watched you for many years Kristi, and I find you are more relatable now more than ever! I LOVE your second channel, and that Zack is more involved in filming. When our kids were young, we decided to live more simply. My husband left a high stress business job to be a teacher so he could be home more. We have had such amazing times with our kids, and there is nothing material (that we could own) that could ever take the place of those experiences (and memories.) Now our kids are married with their own families.... and are continuing that simplified lifestyle. Life is so precious and we try to enjoy every minute of it!!❤
Just to share… I have lupus it wasn’t easy to get pregnant carry to term etc anyway I wasn’t able to give my son a sibling but his best friend needed us and came to live with us at 13. The best son and brother we could have been blessed with! You never know what life has planned for you! Always enjoy your content!
I hape Lupus Nephritis, and I'm going on 2 years after my diagnosis. I got to classes 4 and 5. I'm now on only 5mg of prednisone and still on my full dose of cell cept and on hydroxychloroquine and Pregabalin. My significant other wants kids someday, and I do too, but having Lupus is my biggest reason as to why I'm leaning towards not. I fear I will flare again, and since I almost died the first time, I'm scared. I don't know how long ill be taking Cell Cept. Or even if I don't need my meds anymore someday I fear that once I'm finally good, and I choose to carry a child it could put me back to square 1 and put me in a place where I can't care for my child. I also fear that I'll always need extra help and there's nothing wrong with that, I just.. what if I dont meet my child's needs..I appreciate you talking about it.. and I'm sorry I dumped all that..
@@optimisticadventurer5492 first let me say I’m sorry and I really understand. Please don’t apologize for sharing this with me. Trying to respond concisely as I can. They said I wouldn’t be able to have children carry to term or might not even live to be 40 during the first couple years of my diagnosis. I’m 48 and have a very healthy 25 year old son. That being said i also have endometriosis and it did take awhile to get pregnant we weren’t really trying but we had been having unprotected sex for about 5 years but I had watched Roseanne and she talked about putting your legs up after sex lol and on our 2 year anniversary of being married I did it. And it worked!!! To my surprise I found out in October I was 4 months pregnant. Fortunately I had been doing well but I was put on bed rest and had to be induced early so my son was 5 weeks premature and weighed 5 lbs. he’s now 6’2 ! Soon as he got out of my body he took off!! And has always been healthy! My health was pretty good for about 10 years until he’s dad cheated and the stress really took a toll on me. Things declined over the next year or two and then I was able to go back to teaching for a few more years. I then had a seizure while driving and broke my neck back both my feet and I haven’t been able to work since. There’s definitely been times that I have felt guilty for not being able to be the mom I planned on being. However because of my health issues etc my son is such an amazing guy. So empathetic caring giving. He’s going to be great husband to his fiancé. I believe it was all part of God’s plan and that he has a plan for you too. Trust in him with Everything! Sending you love and prayers an abundance of blessings and health. What’s your name?
@@optimisticadventurer5492 also one thing I’ve been doing recently is watching these few channels of guys who spent years in prison and got out and changed their lives. They tell stories about things that went on etc. they’re trying to get a message out so others don’t make the same mistakes. But it’s very interesting and inspiring. A good distraction from my pain and reminds me that things could be worse.
I appreciate your answer about your diet choices. I’m not planning to give up eating meat, but choosing farm/ethically raised meat resonates with me. Even if I can only afford so much, some is better than none. Your position is persuasive.
As a mom; my biggest advice to another parent is to remember to take care of yourself. You matter and your kid(s) need you so just remember to take care of your needs too!
I grew up an only child and I had a wonderful childhood! I made friends at school and I still had a nice social life, but I also felt perfectly comfortable being on my own and being independent because I had more alone time at home. It was a nice balance for me I think.
Can you imagine? After surviving some of the hardest moments of your life, and finally growing into the person you have worked hard to become, only to have most of your friends pipe up to say “Do you know I just find you totally unrelateable these days.” UGH!!!
pregnancy is a huge thing to put your body through for the sake of anyone else, even your own child Kristy please don’t feel pressured all that matters is that your baby is so loved and he so clearly is ♥️
I find that you have grown and moved onto different things/topics at the same time as my interests have changed as well, so it’s been perfect for me! So I find you very relatable, and the reason I find you relatable isn’t necessarily because of the things going on in your life, but because of your personality. So even though I do not have a child yet, I still feel like I relate because of the way you describe your experiences, thoughts, or emotions. To me I think that’s the important part 😊❤ thank you for always being so open, honest, and genuine!
I know exactly what you are talking about, went through almost the same experiences with my first child. I was dead set on just one child. But time went by and one day, when my first born was 4 years old, out of the blue came the thought of wanting another one. Nine months later my second child was born and it has been the easiest ever! Labour was walk in the park, slept many hours very early, no stomach pains, happy as a clam - and so am I 😊 I'm really glad I had the courage for another one, the good experience kind of overpowered the bad memories and now my family is complete ❤ My advice is don't push yourself with a decision, give it time. Let your mind, body and soul heal first from the trauma, give it as long as it takes ❤
I love how you’ve transitioned your content bc it’s inspired me to have a homestead type of life when I have the chance to afford it and everything you guys do just gives me ideas of what I want for my future home!!!!!
My perspective about school for my four year old is that I wish I started her earlier. She is in a preschool program right now and is thriving. She loves school and getting to make new friends. I wish I started her at three so she could have more socialization. It's all about what works for your family and your child. :)
I completely get not wanting more kids because of the post partum depression. I had it terribly after my first and when I was pregnant with my second, I was terrified of the after math. What I will say is that I found it easier because I wasn't as hard on myself or determined to do it 'by the book' because I had more confidence in my own skills as a parent. Motherhood is so complex and unpredictable at times, it's completely normal to have concerns
I can attest to this as well. I had horrible PPD after my first son and I was terrified to go thru it again with my second child (one year later) but I didn’t get it for my second or my 3rd baby which was 4 years after the first two
LOVED your answer to the cruelty-free and diet question 🙌🏾 the best explanation for how I feel and is a great approach imo p.s. I still relate to you as a woman without kids! More about personality and mindset that I enjoy in my favorite creators.
I nursed my boy for 3 years and it took me a little over 4 years to start thinking about number 2! Take your time and enjoy the stage you're in because man it just goes fast and every stage is beautifully difficult ❤
I cannot believe your little one is 2 & a half already! I remember watching your announcement video & I literally cried! I feel like that was just a few months ago! Lol I love to see it!🥰
Jealousy is an ugly beast, I’m so glad you’re able to gently give ‘em the finger! I had a windfall situation happen last year after LOTS of work invested in a business that unexpectedly exploded, after which my best friend of 20 years decided I wasn’t relatable anymore (but dug up a bunch of reasons why I was a bad friend to mask the painfully obvious truth, even though I’d been there for her day and night 24/7 for 2 decades)… it seems two types exist: those with the ability to feel happy for others fortunate circumstances, and those without. Your people are the former anyway - the latter are miserable.
I love watching you because your living my dream life. Sometimes I get jealous.. spiteful even, and really have to step back and self reflect. It's just hard knowing someone is living your dream life that you will probably never get to live... but I am happy for you, you made the life you wanted and you seem so fulfilled. I can only pray that this may come true for me as well. But for now, I'll live through you. ❤
Veteran mom perspective- I have 3 kids who are all wonderful adults. I don't ever tell people that it gets easier. It just gets different and sometimes that "different" is in your wheel house, stuff that you're either good at or enjoy doing so you tend to not notice that it's just as "hard" or as much physical work as the other stuff.
Please dont think ,, I dont want my son to be alone''' or let people persude u that being an only child is bad for development. I am an only child and I never wanted siblings even as a kid. My parents could focus all of their resources and attention for me, I have and I had great relationship with them but at the same time they taught me how to make friends and how to socialize.
I’ve been subbing to you for a few years now, but videos like this just continues to grow my respect for your mentality and your way of life. Growing and learning to love your choices over others is the ultimate goal and ticket to obtaining real happiness. I stand with people who stand in their light! Thank you for being authentically you!
I don’t relate to you but that doesn’t mean that I can’t enjoy your content. I’m not married, I’m not a mom, I don’t raise/grow my own food. I think you’re funny, smart, super entertaining, I really enjoy all your homestead content and I’m always excited when I see you’ve posted a new video in either channel. People grow and change and that’s just life. 🤷🏻♀️
I have a 7 year old son and he’s an only child. I’ve had a very similar experience with PMDD and depression. I have siblings and wanted the same experience for my son. I’ve come to terms with him being an only child because he gets more quality parent time, we all have more time to ourselves which means happier family all around, and now that he’s older, he’s been vocal about how he doesn’t want siblings. We can focus better on his development and how we can be the best parents for him. Every family is unique of course, but wanted to share my experience.
I'm childfree but you are SO relatable. I especially liked the answer to your last question. You've always been so real about the reality of having kids when you have anxiety and I appreciate that so much. I have always realized that I don't want to have something I love THAT much like a child because the vulnerability and anxiety would be too much for me. This is something I don't hear many parents speak up about so thank you!
This is exactly the case for me! Childfree and have two anxiety disorders so having someone like Kristi share their experience really drives home that I could nooot. But even though that aspect of her life isn’t relatable to me, I love watching her channel. ^_^
As someone who still loves makeup but has also been trying to do the homestead-chickens-freerangekids-gardening-canning-herbalism life for the last 3 years I find you very relatable.❤️
I bet a million you don't know _exactly_ how your beef was raised. These farms are for-profit organizations and when it comes down to it, they'll choose money over animal welfare. They have to. Most beef is also a by-product of dairy farms and as you know there's a lot of unethical practices in that on top of the obvious killing of a young animal who would've otherwise had years and years of life left. You said: "everybody chooses their own diet or lifestyle". Why isn't this sentiment applied to choosing to use whatever makeup brands? It's just a choice right? Because like with makeup, most people can go the rest of their life without animal products and be just fine.
I feel that you're absolutely relatable. You try to be as self reliant and you show your failures along with the wins. Lots of us strive to do the same and we also sometimes fail. You show your lows along with your highs. Nothing could be more relatable.
I also have been versions of vegan and vegetarian. I was hardcore vegan in my 20s and totally relate. That said, I think you have to be careful when you speak about only eating animal products that are ethically sourced because I sure as heck don’t believe that anything coming from hello fresh is (and yes, we do get HF from time to time). I don’t eat meat, but do eat dairy and sometimes fish and will be the first to admit that I’m basically going against my only personal views in doing so. When I eat dairy from hello fresh , a lot of restaurants,or any other store that isn’t locally produced and verified, I in no way believe those animals have a great life. In fact, I believe it’s likely from favorite farming situations. I hate that I’ve become this because I truly do care about animal welfare. But I have to be honest with myself. Motherhood broke me. I totally get that it’s not all black and white and any effort is worthwhile, but just be careful what you put out because while a lot of your food might be from local farms, clearly not all of it is. I’m not even saying it has to be since every person needs to decide for their family, but I wish you’d made room for the fact that you aren’t vetting at least some of your food for animal cruelty conditions.
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I agree. Also I think it would be helpful to recognize the huge amount of privilege that comes with being able to raise your own animals or buy direct from a farmer.
I absolutely do. This is part of the “not all or nothing” for me. Hellofresh is wonderful healthy convenience for our family. Still well balanced but not perfect (as I can’t get where the meat or dairy is sourced from) but I do the best I can at this stage in my life. This is where I make the choices in the majority of my life (and eggs, beef etc) and choose to eat some chicken products or others from hellofresh etc, it’s tough but nobody’s perfect! I just do my best with where I’m at
@@RawBeautyKristi I totally get it! I completely fell off the wagon when I had cheese after years of being vegan. With my first, I started my pregnancy vegan and by the 38 weeks I was literally eating large Dairy Queen blizzards and eating cheese blocks (like a savage, didn’t even cut it). I sometimes am disappointed in myself because I really felt so committed up until then, but motherhood is so hard. 🥺 I do what I can, as we all do. I didn’t mean to be critical. I have loved you for years and still do. ❤️ I appreciate how honest and open you’ve always been. It just took it as though you were saying all the products you get were locally sourced, etc. And if they aren’t, I completely understand why because that’s hard for most people to achieve.
My two cents on homeschooling is that as a kid I valued the interactions between myself and my teachers as a child growing up, and I valued the outside influence I had that was separate from my family. I don’t think I would have the values and opinions I have now as an adult without that external influence when I was developing. I really don’t think clubs and extracurriculars cherry-picked by my parents could ever replace the modern studies club I joined where I got my first taste of feminism, or my history teacher going crazy against nationalists. I don’t think I would’ve seen the world as beautifully as I do without seeing it through my art teacher’s lens, or understood how much random people value you as I did through my head teachers care. I just don’t think you could replicate that experience for a homeschooled kid. I think school is important to give children the freedom, within boundaries, to experience different worldviews and opinions - to me it isn’t just a place for learning.
I feel the exact same way about both of my children. I can’t live without them. I don’t know how I ever lived without them before I had them. It’s all-engulfing.
Everything you said about becoming a new mom is facts and exactly why I always tell people the 1st kid is the hardest cause your going from 0 to 1 and it changes your whole life! Vs going from 1 to 2 2to 3 ect all of those are easier cause you know what to expect/have an actual idea of what to do as parents!
It's funny that someone said you weren't relatable....but as someone who was super into the makeup world from 2012-2019, who had a baby in 2019 and went through severe PPD and PPA, and who is now homesteading and not into the makeup world really at all (oh, and someone who owns a business), I find you to be the most relatable person I follow. ❤
I had heard so many people complain about the terrible twos that I was terrified of this stage, but I love having a two and a half year old. He is so funny and smart and I love to see him learn and solve problems.
Also I dunno about other people but you have become incredibly relatable to me. We’re “backyard homesteading” and getting quail and gardening and i also have a 2 1/2 year old. Honestly you’re probably one of the only relatable RU-vidrs to me right now
We took our kids to Disney when our youngest was 3 and oldest was 7. It was perfect. Such a fun age to take the kids. 3yr old was full of magic and wonder.
I was vegan for a year and my hair fell out and felt weak and sick all the time. The first time I ate fish after being vegan... I felt like I was floating on a cloud...HIGH... MY BRAIN WAS LACKING
I am pescatarian, and have been vegetarian and vegan at some point. I can count on one hand how many times I have been able to sit down to my meal and eat in peace without a word being said. It is extremely frustrating that people cannot mind their own business. I do not care what anyone decides to put in their body. It’s not my business, and everyone has their reasons for doing what they do. That part of the video was extremely relatable for me, and I appreciate your take on the subject. You are being very responsible with how you eat meat, and I can only be thankful for that.
100% this. I’m vegetarian 95% of the time. If I’m eating something I didn’t make and they used bacon as a flavor, for example, I’m not going to turn my nose up. When I’m making my own choices, it’s meat free, but I won’t tell others what to do or push my choice on others. My husband eats tons of meat so I feel like all I’m doing is trying to balance him 😂
@@jacquelinekenknight9280 Do what’s right for you! It’s all about how you feel and what your body needs. I have felt so guilty for switching my eating habits but it takes time to figure out what you need and how you feel mentally about it. Literally took me 6 years! Yes! My husband is an omnivore too, and he’s the only person that couldn’t care less about what I eat. He eats what I eat! I’m not cooking two meals to appease him in the meat department…sorry! 😂 And the greatest part is he actually likes what I make. You are 100% right when you say it’s all about balance!
I just want you to know that I adore you. My kids are much older than yours, and you talking about your fears and anxieties surrounding being a parent are so true, and yes, I agree, I think it’s just a part of it and here to stay. Keep doing you, lady, you’re doing a great job ❤
Loved the response to the animal product question. There's nuance to life! A part of being a person on this planet is to engage in personal choice. How do you become a fully functioning adult without understanding the concept that we all have a personal code + boundaries to maintain that do not always overlap with another.
What you said at the end about knowing you will live with a layer of fear is so true. And I feel that’s truly what makes us a mother. Mothers are geared to worry in ways or we would just let them do whatever and get themselves seriously hurt or killed 😅It’s in our genetic makeup to be this way for the safety of our children. But it’s not easy to live with especially if your someone with severe anxiety already. I commend you momma! Your a warrior, what we do is the hardest thing in the world! ❤
How is Kristi not relatable? Whoever said this is just nuts. Look, I don't wear makeup (I buy it, I just don't wear it), I have never married or had kids, I live in Arizona, and I'm an archaeologist (weird career, and I'm always outside playing in the dirt), I was dirt poor for years, and I have 4 degrees. I don't know how much of that Kristi, or anyone, shares, but I LOVE Kristi. I love you Kristi! Your posts are like posts from a dear friend. So, anyone who doesn't think you're relatable is just delusional. phhbbbtttt. So there!
“I don’t know when I branded myself as relatable.” 🤣 Flashback to when you were doing insane makeup looks especially for Halloween. You’ve literally never been more relatable than now, you’re living the dream and v chill.
Thank you for sharing who you are! I was able to nurse my first son until he was 20 months but my milk stopped coming in and we were about to have our second son (so it kind of worked out so there was no jealousy) but 2 years was always my goal. Also, you are totally relatable! You just aren't relatable to people who don't want kids. But it was such a comfort to me to hear your story as I was walking through PPD the same time as you and just started to come out of it about 2 months ago. Thank you for not stopping just because there are people no longer invested in where you are now because so many people are and still are and just enjoy you for you!
You are absolutely relatable! Having actually talked with you on the baby quail extravaganza, I can guarantee that you and Zack are just like the rest of us. I can say I'm not as grounded as y'all, but I would be better if I was! Don't ever change. Your son is so amazingly sweet, smart, and unpretentious. He is a delight. I grew up as an only child, I have to say there are many things that are great as an adult. I don't have to fight with anyone over my parents' care. My husband's family is always bickering over money, care, time, etc. As a grandparent now, I like to think of them as seasons. You grow and age and you can never be the person you were is forever changed by the winter of losing things and the springs of change. There is more knowledge and perspective to go back.
You’re still relatable to us! I live a vastly different life and I LOVE your content! You’re one of the realest people and NEVER problematic and just a lovely soul. I’ve been following you for about 5 years now, bought all your collabs and STILL use those palettes they’re *chefs kiss* I don’t wear makeup as much anymore and I do it professionally lol doesn’t mean I don’t still love it though! You can still have a passion for it and it not be a part of your everyday anymore like it used to be. I love your content and will continue to be here as of a lot of us I can see here in the comments. Love health and wealth to all ❤❤
Listening to you describe how much you love kiddo brought me to tears! Its Morher Day in the UK and it's always a sad day for me as I'll never be a mum. You're doing the most amazing job. Thanks again for letting us watch the quails, it was magical 💜
My baby girl is now 4 months its getting better now but man it was so hard! She cried A LOT! I am a first time mom also and listening to you makes me feel so much better 💜
Cuz of that question about the meat......i wonder where HELLO Fresh gets their meat? Do they say I wonder. Cuz ovz Kristi is very into Hello Fresh.....
I really appreciate your perspective on consuming animals. It's nuanced and shows that you've spent a lot of time thinking and reflecting on the topic and that you take it very, very seriously. I also really appreciate that you recognize that people have to make the right choice for themselves/their families and their circumstances. We're all ultimately doing the best we can in the situation we're in, and I think you answered with a lot of honesty and a lot of grace. Thank you for being so open about this topic--and the other topics that a lot of other people shy away from simply because they're hard.
It was so difficult to get pregnant with your son that I would think that it's as much a concern as your postpart issues. I still remember your talking about what that getting pregnant journey.
If you want to try an easy mask that you can make totally from your fridge and pantry, that I’ve found to be life changing. Avocado, (tbs) apple cider vinegar, raw honey, cacao and maca powders. Mix until a nice brown paste and leave on 10-15 min because the ACV can be harsher on more sensitive skin so adjust that amount to 1/2 if so! I hope you do try it! I have seen such amazing results. And try an egg white and tbs of sugar and use one of those cute frother tools that whip and it’s a literal bubble mask, 20 min and it’s just amazing! Love you girl!
Perspective is interesting. I find you more relatable now, even though I don't have children and I live in a condo. Your truth about post-partum, depression, and anxiety has been inspiring. Our lives change over time. I'm not who I was 10 years ago or 20 years ago or even pre-pandemic. Talk about a crazy life reset that I'm still working through.
Yes, I am dealing with the constant fear since becoming a mother. Sometimes I have to close my eyes and breath through the wave of fear and pray to god to please take the terrible thoughts out of my head. I’m so scared something bad will happen to her. Literally all the things you listed, the car crash, someone breaking in, someone running over her in a parking lot, I think of these things every day. The fear is the price of loving this much I guess. When she was first born I would find myself unable to sleep because I was afraid she would suffocate in her bassinet. I would sit there in bed startling awake every 5 minutes and touch her to make sure she was okay. So afraid. But that eventually subsided, and I realized she would be okay. So I guess this fear will subside at least a little, someday.
I understand the difficulty with using cruelty free products and still eating meat. Even though you see pretty cows and pigs in a bucolic pasture.. that’s not the place where they get slaughtered! They get shipped out to slaughter houses. Their ending is not one second. We should all visit slaughter houses and we’d see things differently.
You know what? You are growing as a person, as a mom, finding yourself.. I think you are relatable to a lot of people who are transitioning to more family and home content! Love it so much! You’re expanding your horizons and I love it so much ❤❤❤❤
Keep doing what you’re doing! I’m all for the transition because I’m going through a big transition of growing a family as well.. and I still love beauty content too but I’m loving all the family and home content!
If you think Kristi is unrelateable was she ever relateable to you? Anyway, I love and adore her and watching her family grow (in more ways than one) has been a pleasure. If you're a happy person, seeing others grow will not irritate your demons. Look witihin and try to grow your own life. I really mean it.
For me, you're the most relatable person. I own a horse farm, so I work outside with my young kids all day. You helped me normalize all the feelings of transitioning myself and my business when I became a mom. Also, side note, my PPD was terrible with my first baby. It was also awful with my second, except I also had pre-postpartum depression anxiety (I don't know if that's an actual thing). Still, I had extreme anxiety over having PPD.🤦♀️ with my third, I had all the things, but I was better prepared for it, and so was my husband. I got into my PPD groove, I know what to do to make myself feel better, and I'm more willing to let my husband and family step in and help without feeling some sort of way about it.
Yes! I couldn’t relate more. As a mother breastfeeding a toddler, I get criticism all the time and I don’t care. I literally just say “why are you so worried about my boobs?”. Also I am in the same situation about wanting more kids. I don’t know. Life has been getting easier, I really want another child but the fear of going back to the start is big and I am in a comfortable place now. I feel you Kristi! 💕
We lead very different lives. I love learning about other people's lifestyles and point of view. I started watching for cruelty-free recommendations and stayed because I LEARN from you. Thank you for expanding my mind.
I started following Kristi when the JH lipstick debacle happened (the telescope view 😱). She was honest, without attitude, and genuinely hoped it all worked out for JH. I find Kristi relatable as a human, not for what she and Zack have built for themselves. They're down to earth, evolving humans, with a darling son and an amazing space to share their lives together, and with us. I can't help but to side eye someone who makes statements like that. You clicked on Kristi's face, if you can no longer relate or enjoy her, you have the freedom to no longer watch her. ✌️
Hi, Kristi! Only child here! I have always been fine & am happy! That’s not to say I don’t sometimes wish I had that sibling experience, but overall, my life hasn’t been lacking at all. I’ve always gotten along well with peers, etc. My mom knew she could only handle one.
As someone who raised goats and horses my whole life, goats are definitely not the hardest! They’re so much fun! They can be clumsy and escape artists but if you spend a ton of them with them, they won’t go anywhere when they get out. Every animal has their difficulties, but I think goats are by far the easiest and most rewarding with how entertaining they are.
My daughter weaned herself at 14 months and it broke my heart. She still lets me rock her to sleep at bedtime though so I’m soaking it up. She’s a sassy independent woman so idk how long that will last lol 2 1/2 years is amazing! I just think about how daunting the first few weeks were, so over a year was magical for me!
Aww me too my son did it early. But wait till you have another one, they come back and ask for sips of "vanilla boobie" when they see the little one nursing haha. My daughter came up and said momma baby drinking all my vanilla boobie! I said what do you mean she said its sweet like a milkshake and he likes it now. She asked for 1 taste at age 3 and then said it was for the baby now but she wanted 1 last taste 😂 I loved breastfeeding so much.
I might not have the same life as you but I find you so relatable you are not afraid to speak about mental health and sugar coat things. I know as i deal with anxiety and depression and so do others that watch you it’s comforting in a way to know that’s it’s okay to talk about it and you’re making it more open and normal. So many people don’t get that and I thank you for that. You’re a creator I’ve followed for a few years now pre baby when you were doing super colorful makeup and I’ll continue to stay until you post whatever content 🫶
I literally cannot stop smiling from the time change, quail hatching, wheels of justice turning and now mask me anything!?!?!? This has been the best week ever!!
Speaking as someone who was homeschool I would homeschool through elementary and then let them go to middle school/high school but also let HIM choose what he wants there are a ton of programs where you can take some classes at a college and do part time high school and graduate early to start an actually career and shit like that. Finishing high school is pointless and finishing high school with the highest GPA possible isn’t necessary I dropped out because high school is stupid, got a GED, and now my GPA is only 3 points away from being being able to get into Harvard and I might go to law school.
THANK YOU for talking about the whole plant-based diet topic, i think its really important to focus on being MINDFUL and AWARE of the food we eat, rather than trying to completely eradicate certain foods from our diets. it’s also a great point to talk about how some people try to coerce people into choosing plant-based by literally subjecting them to traumatic and disturbing material without consent. we need to better with how we talk about the topic and i think you did a GREAT job discussing it :)
Okay, I took my 2 year old to Disney and it was a WONDERFUL experience. We only rode two rides and she still loved the day so much she refused to nap. Another positive is it’s one of the only times you can take your child to Disney without having to wait in the incredibly long lines. That in itself is reason enough to go!
I feel like you are MORE relatable. Like you said is subjective… I’m a mom. You talk about being a mom and I relate so much. Also, I have a fear of more children because I struggled postpartum too. Love you.
Thank u for bringing up the transition between no kid and kid. I had my lil dude at 35...just me and him. I thought doin it alone was the hard part but now that u mentioned that it put the puzzle pieces together. Thank u
About homeschooling….going with the flow is fine. With my daughter, she went in and out of public school a few times. Just because you pick one at one time doesn’t mean it’s a life sentence. There were years my kid was really feeling going to school, so she did. There were years where she hated it, so she didn’t. She’s 22 now and doing great. We home schooled through most of middle school, and I’m glad because middle school kids are brutal to each other. I think skipping that whole thing did wonders for her self esteem. She went to public school through most of high school, and that was good because she formed great relationships with friends. That’s where she met her girlfriend, who she now lives with. She’s successful and happy, and that’s all that matters. So just go with your gut.
Ever since my bestfriend send me a link to your RU-vid channel a year and a half ago , while I was going through the worst post partum mental health crisis (second baby) I’ve never related to someone more, I watched that RU-vid video everyday for 8 weeks until my lexapro started kicking in, in a way I felt that video saved me, and ever since I’ve never relayed to anyone more!! I love all your content and I agree as we get older we change and our interests change, im no longer into makeup like I used to be but I still like to look nice!! Thanks Kristi as always xo
