10 Things I'm Skipping as a Mom In 2024

[@AshleyYourLifeHisVoice]

So 10K hours outside is 27+hr a day... That math aint mathing... 😂 But ditching what social media says our priority should be is a fantastic approach to 2024! 🎉 There is so much added stress when we think society (who's all getting cut backs from links) is setting the standard of what good parenting, or a good home is. I'm so glad you chose to go with your own decor style for your current home as well. I'm sure it will also be such a beautiful memory for the children to talk about those unique pieces you guys select once they have homes of their own. ❤

[@Nicolelelagreen]

LOL well with 27+ hrs a day, its NO WONDER i said no! Thanks for the encouragement mama! Love seeing like minded women on here with me so I know I'm not alone.

[@ninaoleary6880]

It’s 2.7 hours a day actually, haha 😅

[@leilacamuslamnaouar]

It's 1,000, so not 10k. Which is way more doable. It comes to 19.25 ish a week, or 2-3 hours a day. I didn't commit to this either, but I just aim to be outside as much as possible. But it definitely matters the season you're in. For us, being outside saves us every day. Very worth it and just do it the way you want and how it works for you. We don't track. I make lunch for us daily and have adopted the once we're out stay out, so we leave and I have snacks and water, stay at the park, eat at the park, go to a near by forest, swim, take walks, but also walk to places, etc, then when we come home we play outside again. I have just been challenging myself to think "can I do this outside?" Like pealing veggies, sit outside and do it, folding laundry, drinking your coffee, having meals outside rather than in the dining area inside.

[@leilacamuslamnaouar]

It's 1,000, so not 10k. Which is way more doable. It comes to 19.25 ish a week, or 2-3 hours a day. Mainly to combat screen time. I didn't commit to this in a formal sense either, but I just aim to be outside as much as possible. But it definitely matters the season you're in. For us, being outside saves us every day, from tantrums and constant requests for screen time, also you can't make messes at home if you're outside 😂 Very worth it and just do it the way you want and how it works for you. We don't track, I won't bc that adds stress for me. I make lunch for us daily and have adopted the once we're out stay out, so we leave and I have snacks and water, stay at the park, eat at the park, go to a near by forest, swim, take walks, but also walk to places, etc, then when we come home we play outside again(trampoline, family walks after dinner, bike rides, water table). I have just been challenging myself to think "can I do this outside?" Like peeling veggies? Sit outside and do it, folding laundry, drinking your coffee, having meals outside rather than in the dining area inside. So many options. Hopefully you can apply it in a way that works for you. We have enjoyed so many more friends and then the bonding time with our kiddo.

[@ThisIsLeah]

I just watched an interview podcast with the author of this book. Such a great concept and great benefits for the whole family!! ❤ but it definitely depends on your stage in life. You definitely get a pass, sweet Nicole! Having a young baby and all! But I think you might get more hours than you imagine in that beautiful backyard this year! Our baby is almost 18 months and I’m not gonna track either. But I loved the challenge/ mindset and will definitely try to be out more often than we already do this year! 😊

[@jubby89]

As a teacher and mom. It's okay not to be full montesorri. The more important aspect of play is being open ended, playing with your kiddos, exploring nature with them, doing house chores together and reading together. Inner work and co regulation is so much more important than wooden fruit. :)

[@Nicolelelagreen]

LOVE THIS! Totally agree 👍🏽

[@edinaczombil6089]

It’s nice to see somebody being actually real about life and the thing that we use and need. All the pretend and made up things on social media it’s boring at this point for me.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Thank you! Trying to be real in a very unreal world... strange times we live in :p

[@Rachel12867]

Please please please keep posting content! The internet needs more people in the “realistic mom” mindset. 🙌🏻 you’ve become one of my favorite KZbinrs

[@Nicolelelagreen]

That’s very sweet and encouraging, thank you!

[@ariharomoti1615]

Honestly, it is such a relief seeing your video. I guess as a stay at home momma watching other mommas that are doing the same things, you start believing that that’s how you should be doing things too. It got to the point where I started feeling as a bad mother/ wife for not always having the house cleaned, or not feeling like cooking all the time, etc. It’s just really refreshing seeing your video and being reminded that it’s okay if you don’t follow or do everything that is trending rn. Thank you Nicole🌻

[@ThisIsLeah]

Same! ❤ it’s lonely sometimes and we forget other mamas are out there doing the same hard work as you! I love watching you while I eat my evening snack/ dessert. It feels like I’m hanging out with an old friend 😊!

[@olympiat9381]

Girl it’s 1000 hours not 10,000 hours!!!! Never meant to stress you out!!! Just a fun motivator to get outside more 😝 I’m not even keeping track, my printer wasn’t working and I never printed the chart. But doing each day with my 3 hour daily goal and that’s a good motivator for me 🥰

[@Nicolelelagreen]

THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING ME FOR THE 7TH ITEM ON THIS LIST! hehe love you! You're crushing it with your 3 hours outside daily

[@destinyhawkins867]

You may be my favorite mama content creator. Thanks for being real and just a genuine person 🥺❤️

[@Nicolelelagreen]

AWWW I feel honored to have that position

[@rachr3755]

Can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see a mom/woman avoiding this unnecessary trends. Thanks for sharing

[@Nicolelelagreen]

You are so welcome!

[@janithmathews4195]

I totally agree with you. Just because certain things are trending doesn't mean we should go along with it. We still have to maintain our individuality and make good choices for our families.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Yup! Just something we should be thinking about

[@TheMareMare22]

I needed this reminder about not having to go with trends. So many trends I was told before my baby did not work for me or my baby and I dumped them for the "old fashioned way". Social media pressuring me to wear dresses because I need to look more feminine when I really just want to go down the slide with my child in pants LOL

[@Nicolelelagreen]

LOL at wearing pants down the slide, I feel that. We all gotta do what works for us :)

[@susalkasarahi]

It’s so funny you start with the Montessori toys cuz I would say around 3 is when my son became disinterested in the loveevery play kits. At that age, legos and magnet tiles are more his jam

[@Nicolelelagreen]

YES same. And his dad loves superheros so of course that became a staple. Wood blocks just can compete with Batman lol

[@susalkasarahi]

@@Nicolelelagreen same! Although we are a Marvel household so nothing can compete with Spider-Man for us lol

[@sabrinamark1643]

Same with my son, he wanted to be Spider-Man and play with imaginative figurine toys. We stopped the lovevery subscription after 2 boxes he just wasn’t interested in.

[@ninabntz2517]

Yeeees to all of it.. I stop sharing my kids on social media when my oldest baby was probably 2 months old, because I found out that my extended family would save those photos in their phone( I probably sound insane or to much( but my brain went if they can other people can) I became so overprotective of my kids in social media.. I know people/family talk but I don’t care. Is their safety 😊 Really I don’t follow mom content on IG for the same reason and if I follow mom content KZbin has to be a balance (like you) you show the good and the bad of motherhood in a healthy way!! You are doing great mama 😊

[@Mallorymomoftwo]

We had the flashy toys and Montessori toys with my first. She liked a mixture. Now she loves her Peppa Pig dollhouse. And her baby brother has some blocks and other baby toys but they also share a lot too.

[@lunab695]

I loved what you said about having your own style in your home. I love a super clean all white look, but my house is the complete opposite! I have bright colors everywhere and odd vintage pieces that are special to me and tons of photos on the walls not to mention a yellow couch. Nothing matches and I’m perfectly happy with that. But I do keep very neat and organized so there’s that at least I can say I have my own unique style 😊

[@evanneofficial]

My whole life I've been different. I never follow trends "just because" and I'm always "just me" 😅 I've hated being like this for so long because I was bullied and alienated but I now see how it benefits me. I don't do any of these things because they're trends. There are some things I do that you mentioned, but that's just because I genuinely like it. Now I see, I love being "just me" 😊

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Good for you! Most of us are trying to catch up to you nowadays! Haha I love it

[@jaimebh30]

Yes I agree. I don't get how people with multiple young kids keep expensive looking furniture. I love looking at the thrift store for unique pieces and don't mind a few imperfections. I am trying to bring up great kids 4yrs, 1 1/2yrs, and 6 months. I hope you and your family have a great week!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Yes exactly, me too! Thank you, have a great week as well!

[@SereinaB]

Girl, you're content has been on point lately and I get so excited to watch every upload! I also started with mostly Montessori inspired toys, but also have gotten more variety as time has gone on. My limit is it can't require batteries though, as all that noise overstimulates me so easily, so it's not worth it for us.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Thank you so much!! Love that you know your boundary on that! For me it's certain kids music that makes me feel overstimulated and I just need something calmer.

[@lina21angel]

I feel like you just help me let go of all that burden of letting go of what everyone else is doing. I have been off instagram for a couple of months now and it has helped me so much mentally.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

It’s rare that I’m able to take Instagram breaks because of my job, but I’ve spent less time on it lately and it is definitely helpful!!

[@mary-annemonckton288]

Came here to watch this before watching your latest video. Thank you for keeping it real and being so genuine while sharing your life and motherhood journey. 😊

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Aw, thank you so much for the encouragement! Glad you’re here!

[@rachelt727]

Wow, the algorithm brought me to your video. It’s so refreshing to hear someone not “doing all the things” as a mom.

[@jarxcistkris8499]

I love this video. Your openness and honesty is refreshing. I enjoy watching your channel being a recent mom of 2 under 2😂. I'm a working mom, so many of the SAHM content is not always applicable but I do enjoy the mommy tips & hacks.

[@haileynicole4]

This is beyond relatable and this is why I LOVE YOU! Thanks for staying authentic and keeping it relatable for all us non-influencer moms!!!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Aww thank you! 🙏🏼 so glad it resonated with you ❤️

[@danimo624]

I started following cause we had children the same age. As I became aware of the dangers to children on the internet I stopped giving my views to that content. It’s nice to see someone actually acknowledge how they started unaware and that once you became aware, you 1000% decided it was more important to protect your kids. I definitely love seeing this kind of content from you!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Thanks for that encouragement! It took me some time but so happy to be where I'm at now.

[@Tiarahunter]

Thank you for this valuable video Nicole! The home we’re currently living is on the smaller side and our living room is our children’s play room/entertainment center. I’m trying to accept that our living area is constantly messy no matter how often we clean up😊 but sometimes it’s still hard to live with. Seeing the “perfect” homes or living rooms that are toy free, or the super organized toy rooms can be difficult to see online and I start the comparison game. I’m going to actively work on not comparing and letting go of the expectation that my house has to look perfect at all times.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

I gotta post the disaster my basement is after the kids play 😵‍💫 toys everywhere

[@Tiarahunter]

@@Nicolelelagreen 😆

[@HasseellMarie]

I can’t with the aprons, dresses and sourdough bread 😩

[@glckreatez7084]

😂😂😂, oooooh🫣🫣🫣🫣🙈

[@rebeccabravo6144]

Yes! As I mature more, I come to realize the best organization and life is one that is efficient for me. Having hooks low in the kitchen by the front door maybe not look aesthetically pleasing, but it’s a lot better than the kids throwing their jackets on the floor 😅

[@jenstar1031]

I love that you made a video about this. I used to compare myself to SAHM the first time around that I was staying at home with my then 9 month old. I felt like I needed to buy all the latest and greatest toys, I needed to keep my baby entertained with certain toys/ x,y, & z. I then started working and just became a SAHM again because I’m pregnant with my 2nd and I’ve taken a different approach this time around and feel a lot happier with my decision this time around. I’m not letting all of that content influence me this time around and I now just watch it for “fun”. I feel mentally healthier this time around. 😊

[@kaitlynmichal6346]

We have a whole lot of both as it relates to Montessori toys and plastic ones. My kids love both. Sometimes they want puzzles and locks and sometimes they want to play with their Disney princess castle. Honestly, whatever makes them happy makes me and husband happy

[@allisonford4052]

I'm a huge fan of buying most furniture secondhand and resisting that urge to furnish fast! That's such an amazing goal. I started buying secondhand furniture as a necessity because I couldn't afford new furniture, but then I fell in love with it and will never go back!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

OHHH love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@kyriegarlic8522]

This video is so refreshing. Thank you!!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@abbytodor5663]

I love the Stanley the straw size is perfect

[@stephaniedidonato134]

I appreciate these so much. We are moving from an apartment to our first home and our home is going to be empty for a while until we can save and get some good quality pieces! Loved what you said about getting used pieces.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

You are so welcome! YES TAKE YOUR TIME! You dont wanna have purchase regrets like me :)

[@JanelleMercedes]

I always value your opinion and experiences on these topics in motherhood and life. I enjoyed this discussion and the video hit home for me on almost every topic. I’m praying that you keep moving forward in this beautiful journey of living a full life with your family 🥰❤️

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@dariajozwiak9270]

You don’t even know how happy I am that you spoke about it 💖 sometimes I feel so bad about some of the things you just spoke about you made me feel better and now I know that there’s no need to put too much pressure on myself 🌸 love you girl !

[@saravonn3398]

Agree with most! With the 1k hours outside is not supposed to be taken literally as the podcast host talked about. It’s more about the concept to try and incorporate outside play and nature. And yes I don’t understand the Stanley lol.

[@WholesomeBeaut]

I do a mix of noise and non noise mainly things I can turn off and on. But my son definitely wants entertainment lol As far as Mom content I can only watch things that are about learning , making my life easier (but not just gadgets & tools) I usually go to pages where the kids are the same age as my son or maybe alittle older

[@tkj793]

Love mom unchartered, especially how unwavering she is in her stance, so important in todays world. I organised all my spices and made them aesthetic and now I can’t remember which dates I switched out so of them might be off LOL.

[@aliciacase4836]

Great video! Always love them, so nice to watch a realistic mama. Especially a fan of your thrift and DIY content - totally respect that you don't post about your kids now but your birthday party vids were SO helpful. I learnt to make a piñata! x

[@liavxo4949]

We have a lot of Montessori inspired toys a lot of lovevery and some others that I’ve thifted . In our home we don’t really have a rule that everything has to be Montessori but we do have a no light up flashy colors rule

[@amandagonzalez7608]

Love this, I def think having more kids has helped me go through the same process of letting go of what I “should” be doing as a mom. Love the freedom of doing what serves our family best!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

100% The more kids the more chill you get?? lol

[@oksanalysovych4273]

I love watching realistic videos about mothers and children. Such videos about milestones and daily routines helped me a lot to understand what to do with my child and myself during maternity leave. I watched a lot of expert advice on sleep, breastfeeding, and playing with the baby, but it turned out that half of it didn't help me, my child wanted something different, and I found different alternatives in mum's vlogs. But today there are very few realistic bloggers, it's a business today and they only show good and beautiful 5 minutes of the day. Although I don't need children's names, faces or their details, I am interested in understanding what everyone is doing and being in the know, because I often get stuck and don't know what to do with my child.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

TOTALLY is helpful especially as a new mom trying to understand more! There's a better way to share helpful information about children and milestones without compromising privacy, I just didn't get it right in the past unfortunately.

[@glckreatez7084]

I love @Natalie Bennet❤️, it’s so refreshing to listen to her. Motivation like progress over perfection and it doesn’t have to look Pinterest worthy ❤️.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

I love her too!

[@anasotoco]

We are almost a year into our home and we are still furnishing our home. This is also the first time since we’ve been married (13 years) that we don’t have hand me downs because we were too broke at the time to buy anything so we had to take hand me downs that didn’t even fit our style. To anyone reading this take your time and make your home YOURS.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Yes we’re nearly a year in our home as well and still furnishing!

[@NatasaMontu87]

In Greece there is a time difference between winter and summer. We set our clocks one hour ahead in spring,at around this time of year actually..plus the days are getting bigger naturally so sometime during June it's 21.00 and still not even completely dark outside. Then in October we reset our clocks back to winter time.

[@ellazion1811]

Loved this! I have been doing this subconsciously and you’ve put words to it ❤ love it! Thank you

[@Nicolelelagreen]

You're so welcome!

[@strawberiez24]

Loved this video 🫶🏼 gave me lots to reflect on and think about!

[@espanadulcemaria]

Just came across your video and this is what I really needed to hear! At some point I thought I was failing. The only thing I did end up purchasing is the infamous Stanley cup not for me but for my daughter she loves her cold water we are more of hydroflask family since it does not leak it’s sleak and it does the job. It something she waited through and it was a reward for her. She outgrew all her small camelback water bottles. I feel like it’s like us adults at the end of the year we get our huge water jugs to drink more water. In another note I enjoyed listening to your video it’s more realistic than what’s being out there. SUBSCRIBED JUST NOW!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

You are definitely not failing! Trends always come and go and it’s impossible to stay on top of them!!

[@jvolkova1]

Once kids are older it would be fun to do the outdoor challenge! With small kids who need to be dressed, still have naps etc it’s just too much stress. I try to get my 4 year old (doesn’t nap anymore) outside on nicer days while my 10 months old naps. Everyone is happy 😂

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Right, that’s what I was thinking as well, it’ll be easier when my kids are a little bit older.

[@becmartin2463]

Great video! I think when ppl commit to something like 1K hrs outside in a year, they risk setting themselves up for failure. Life is busy and messy, you’re bound to miss the target and then feel defeated, disappointed and self deprecating. Goals need to be SMART but people often focus heavily in on the specific, measurable and time-based at the expense of achievable and realistic! It would be far better in my opinion, to start with a smaller more achievable goal that’s a step up from where you are now. For example, if you work from home and some days spend little to no time outside, 2.5 or more hours is a massive stretch. Starting with committing to getting outside for 30 minutes everyday is more achievable; then when you accomplish the task, you find motivation and momentum in that achievement, to build from there.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Right exactly! I’m big on the “realistic” portion of that. If it’s not realistic, it’s hard to build the motivation to do it and it’s a lot less enjoyable.

[@JustbeingKatherine]

Nicole, this was a GREAT video. Very refreshing.

[@Brianna7104]

It’s so great to see how much you’ve grown in not being extreme with things! I think I’ve grown with you too. As a new mom I was really intense about things being a certain way, but as my kids have grown, I’ve realized some of those things aren’t realistic or important! And the challenge is only 1000 hours outside, not 10,000 haha 😂 but I’m still not going to officially do it since I live in the PNW

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Girl I understand, Chicago pretty much only has 5 months of “nice” weather.

[@melissakreiner6748]

Also the Stanley is spot on. I have one. It’s not worth the hype. The amount of times it gets knocked over and spills, it’s just not worth $40 (or $50 with shipping 🥲).

[@gerryryan1372]

Enjoy your day with the kiddos ❤❤

[@mariahford8724]

You have to get to some estate sales if you really want to find good quality furniture ❤️ that’s where my husband found this big beautiful TV console we have. It’s heavy real wood and in near new condition, $200! Originally thousands.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Oh wow! Amazing deal! 100% estate sales have the best quality

[@terrahortega4526]

I'm not one to follow trends. However, I kinda fell into the sourdough making and dress wearing lifestyle. And I say lifestyle because it has been a huge shift in my life. I struggled with clothing for so long being insecure about what I wore, always worried how people viewed me. I was a slave to my clothing... The Lord set me free from constantly thinking about how I am perceived. One day I put on a modest dress and never felt more confident in my life, I feel that change in my mindset to honor God and my husband in my clothing, and I got rid of almost everything in my wardrobe and got a handful of quality dresses. Best thing I have ever done. As for sourdough, I have been addicted to so much sugar in my life that I have had another lifestyle change in learning new things to make at home so I know what ingredients are in it. Plus, sourdough only takes about 15min hands on throughout 2 days. Super simple

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Definitely a difference between lifestyle and passing trend! Love that you found a clothing style that helps you feel more confident and suits your needs. I can see how that could be very freeing if you're struggling with bondage to clothes/looks and I really appreciate you sharing your perspective. I'm hoping to eventually learn how to make sourdough, just saw a reel sharing the easiest fastest way!

[@caitlineffend1290]

It’s 1000 hours outside. I’ve done it for 2 years and it has been amazing. It’s supposed to be more realistic and you don’t actually need to reach the goal to get great results. Being outside is great for health. I’m def with you on the fact that I DO NOT have a Stanley nor want to make my own bread lol

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Definitely gonna try it next year! ❤️

[@nadareda5606]

Love this video so much! Finally seeing someone speak up about not just following trends blindly and actually considering if that works for you or not. Especially the "decluttering trend", I actually love decluttering and organizing but where I live (Egypt) it's just not that feasible to just get rid of some stuff just because you didn't use it for the last couple of months or so. If I get rid of my crockpot just because I didn't use it for the last few months, I might never be able to afford to buy it again if I change my mind later lol we're going through an inflation atm and everything is getting so expensive. So I need to think very carefully about what I'm buying and what I'm keeping even if I only use it a few times per year. And we def don't buy a bunch of new containers just to organize our stuff, we use what we already have. Again, thank you so much for this video, I hope so many people can watch it.

[@annemariedR]

And by the way started with wooden toys but now the oldest is 4 and the youngest 2 they seem to be way more attracted to color and plastic. I try to buy things only thrifted or thing that 'finish' (craft stuff). I encourage people around my to buy second hand/thrifted or something there own kids don't play with anymore (i notice people find this a little hard to do and feel hesitated to give something that is not new)

[@hollyyoung7380]

STOP! That sweater is SO cute!!😍

[@gabriellelovesjesus11]

Couldn’t agree more! Although I enjoy my Stanley and wooden toys are cute! 😅😅😅

[@Nicolelelagreen]

OH for sure I still looove our wooden ones too!

[@hannahbarber4752]

Paige Wassel on YT has some fun takes on color that has really helped me branch out into the color and pattern mixing arena- plus she's hilarious.

[@thedomesticrevival]

I loved neutrals before it was cool lol so I won’t be giving that up! But what you said is key: do what feels natural to YOU! I also don’t get the Stanley cup craze. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Definitely!!

[@KatieVision.]

Yesssss I appreciate and agree with pretty much everything you shared 🙌🏻 I’m slowly learning to unsubscribe from and stop consuming content from ladies I just don’t agree with or support what they’re sharing…and that’s okay!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MelissaReist]

Wow this video is a breath of fresh air. Thank you ❤

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@piffanyortega]

the way i got excited when you read my comment!! 🤣 loved the video.. i'm not an influencer by any means, but i did have someone create a fake profile pretending to be me & using my photos.. it was just so creepy how easily someone had access to my children's photos.. that really opened my eyes.. we can be innocent about how we think about our children, but to know other people out there have other intentions, so creepy.. good on you mama!! we respect it!! 👏🏻

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Haha 😆 loved your comment I’m all about the tough love ❤️ and 100%. Most of us have good intentions and aren’t creepy so it’s hard for us to recognize the fact that there’s so many creeps out there.

[@BlaackStones]

I absolutely love your content lately!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@amandadiaz6717]

Such a good video! You are real, humble and transparent; things that most people lack. It is good to see videos talk about real things in life. One of the things I keep asking myself is: people say they are unique, but follow same fashion trends or simply do what’s trending in the moment. Don’t get me wrong, if someone likes something, and it happens to be trending at the moment, it doesn’t mean that they want to copy per se someone, you can truly like something and do it also. But for me, what makes me sad about instagram is seeing everyone traveling and I keep asking myself what I am doing wrong. And recently I told myself that is social media not real life. Yes! Some people travel a lot, maybe just for work or they are rich, whatever. But, even if I don’t feel like I am in the place where I want to be, I know my life and circumstances are different. Yes, I do struggle with my age thinking that I need to have certain things before I am 35 years old, but I am working on that. Social media wants to portrait a perfect life by having certain things, but people forget that life itself is perfect no matter the situation you are going through. God has control over everything!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

So so true, everyone’s path and story is different in this life. If we start to compare, we’re doing a disservice to ourselves.

[@carinavandersmitte9209]

It’s nice to see a fellow mom be realistic about life and not feeling like we have to keep up with the joneses

[@Theamateurecologist]

Nicole thanks for this video! You’re so real ❤

[@Nicolelelagreen]

You are so welcome!

[@annemariedR]

Hi Nicole. Thank you from the Netherlands:) so funny and inspiring to hear you think about the same topics in life although living an ocean apart! I recently changed the interior from beige to loads of color and it makes me feel so much more at home in my own home and also for the kids to play in. And regarding trends, i don't have insta and just watch you on KZbin:) it helps with following my own path but still so sensitive to what 'the world' thinks about mom/womanhood. So thank you for sharing. You said before (from Scripture) to believe the thoughts that are true and come from God instead of the lies (about ourselfs) and that can also help when we evaluate choises we make. If it is helpfull to be the person you want to be and think is asked of you to be it will probably bring more peace instead of stress (in my experience) but it is an constant travel;) Thank you for the list it definitly resonates with the season im in! Have an beautifull easer weekend with your family.

[@stephaniewatson859]

We are doing the outdoor challenge this year. It’s 1000 hours outside per year and it’s actually so much easier to accomplish that it seems. Granted we aren’t aiming for 1000 hours, just tracking our time to see what we get too. The goal I set for us is to get out every day! And so far we have :) I live in Canada & we definitely have all of the seasons including the yucky winters and as long as we have the appropriate gear my 1.5 & 3.5 year olds have been totally fine! :)

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Appropriate gear is HUGE in the kids attitudes (and mine) lol! I hope I can eventually be up for it in the coming years! THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@lauradermatis1372]

I feel like with 2 kids that walk and play together is more doable! I have a 8 month old and a 2.5 year old and would love to do that when my youngest is at least 1💖

[@maryallen7618]

I’ll be the oddball lol, I love my Stanley! And my 2 year old does too! 😂 actually getting my husband one for Easter. To each their own 😝

[@Nicolelelagreen]

I appreciate this comment! Haha I welcome all opinions and glad you've had a good experience with it!

[@caseyburke9414]

I agree with all of these!! Especially the Stanley cup!😂 I will never understand that obsession 😅

[@lindsey877]

Yes. Yes. Yup! Yes and yes! Except aesthetic toys.. I’m trying to break this one a little bit but it’s difficult . Love your videos!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

THANK YOU

[@annmarar9715]

God is speaking through your words! It’s so crucial for christian women to learn how to think first and not to get caught into trend madness and have healthy approach to lifestyle! Thank you for this kind of videos ❤️🙏🏻 God bless you

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Amen! Trends come and go! More important to be in tune with the Spirit and what God is speaking to us individually!

[@WhitneySharp-qs8wz]

Loved this video! For the dress point, I totally feel more productive in a dress too! However, sometimes I think some influencers can make you feel like you don’t love Jesus enough if you’re not wearing a dress or you’re not being modest/feminine. We all have a personal responsibility to unfollow accounts that make you feel icky, and I’m sure not all accounts are meant to come off judgmental, but the dress movement seemed to come full force! The Holy Spirit is working with me on modesty… but dresses are not apart of it. Taming my tongue, and softening my responses for my littles is the focus right now ❤

[@Nicolelelagreen]

well said friend. I've been recently reminded as well that modesty is a state of the heart, not just what you wear. And yes, many things can be modest, not just dresses! This topic is soooo interesting, but I'll leave it at that. Thanks for the comment

[@Irina-k3m]

Please someone explain the Stanley hype!! 🤗

[@heyhannahskye]

Love this! It’s only 1000 hours outside though, 10,000 is mathematically impossible 😂😂 I’m doing it this year but I’m SO behind bc of winter. I’m sure we will catch up over the summer when we can spend 6-8 hours outside! But I’m not stressed over it and I just like the idea of seeing how much time we spend outside! Also I really wish I had your sense of home style!! I’m such a bad decorator and your style is amazing!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

I get a lot of home inspired from places like Pinterest! And I know 😂 I totally messed that up

[@daniellebatey]

Love this! I’ve been following you since I had my first child about 5 years ago and always found you authentic ❤️ I see lots of other accounts I’ve also followed for that long going down the traditional housewife trend and it’s so unrealistic for me 😂

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Thanks for sharing!! To each their own right? Just may not resonate with some people and that’s fine!

[@everod92]

Loved this video so much! Thanks for sharing this list. Sometimes in comparing to other momma friends I’ve felt this so much in regard to the all Montessori toy approach which is not the case in our home but I’m so okay with that. It’s enlightening to hear you talk about it as a momma who did take this approach and can share your perspective on it. OAN, I have a Stanley cup which was a Christmas gift from a family member (would’ve never spent that much on a cup either) and I don’t get the hype lol It’s the same as using a simply modern, Fahrenheit or any other insulated cup brand out there. 😅😅 Can’t wait for the next video!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

HEY EVE! Yeah honestly takes too much energy to keep up the montessori look haha! Okay so interesting about the Stanley I'm like "AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE?!" But i think as long as you have a large insulated one, its all the same?!

[@madisyngreen4403]

Saaammme. As a newer content creator in the same niche, I have also noticed the trend of dresses and aprons. It’s just not authentic to me, although I like the idea of wearing more dresses in the summer it’s not super practical for breastfeeding. I also never wear aprons to cook or clean and have never actually seen anyone wear them in real life 😅 Maybe it’s not fake for every content creator out there, but I really do question if people are being honest with themselves about why they are changing their wardrobes.

[@HaleyMariah]

I started 1k hours outside challenge and gave up because it was kind of annoying tracking the hours… plus with multiple kids with different nap times it got kind of over complicated and confusing. We just get outside as often as possible and call it good. :)

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Love that! Basically where we are at too!

[@lashleyportillo9041]

I’m skipping forcing my kids to fit my home esthetic. We re-did my daughters room and we did squishmallows, it’s cutely tacky and represents HER ❤😂

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Awww I kinda love a lil tacky here and there LOL great job mama!

[@elyanieto8164]

I would love to know, you as an influencer, who are the influencers thst you follow or watch? Which ones do you feel benefit you the most? I try to be careful with who I watch online, so I really only watch about 4 mamas here on KZbin.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Off the top of my head here's some I currently like on IG! They are are super different but something about their authenticity, humor, and humbleness stands out to me: @afterhourswithamanda @emilyvondy @lindseygurk @pagedanielle

[@Kaylatheegod]

We definitely used to try to keep everything Montessori but now that my oldest is 4 and loves Spider-Man and all these other things we kinda just gave us a bit. We definitely still try to get educational fun toys but we don’t care anymore of it’s plastic

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Yup, same!

[@annaleticia7231]

loved this video and love your content!

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Thank you so much!!

[@larissave9819]

Having a clean house haha. I mean I like to keep my house clean but I’m not spending hours a day trying to keep it spotless as my toddler tornadoes through it 😅 I got better things to do.

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Totally get that!

[@Ivonysierramartin]

Absolutely loved this video! Every momma/woman's experience is so different. We shouldn't settle on being and doing exactly what everyone else is doing. The only thing that we should all be on one accord is the Truth/love of Jesus

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Exactly! Well said! ❤️

[@mamamlk]

I only have a Stanley because I got it on sale for less than $20 because it's a rust orange color that apparently people didn't like but I happen to love that deep orange color 😂 and it's the water bottle kind that you can flip the mouth piece down and it doesn't leak! Because my kids knock it over 100 times a day

[@Nicolelelagreen]

OKAY THANK YOU this all makes sense to me :)

[@Frugalista77]

That lamp is beautiful! Can I ask where you got it?

[@Nicolelelagreen]

My mom's rich boss LOL

[@mommyjaslynn]

Can’t wait to watch

[@Jazmine0923]

You look so beautiful and happy. Love the breakdown of this video. I also love how genuine you are. Lately all the influencers are looking like they are in a cult 🥴😂

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Thank you so much!! Eeeek for cults!

[@mbaliyam]

Yeh the homemaking aesthetic can miss me. No I’m not baking bread from scratch

[@janellrenee4320]

leaving behind the aesthetic traditional wife thing >>>>>

[@Nicolelelagreen]

I can appreciate certain things about it, but it's not for everyone. Thanks for sharing!

[@dianamedley3456]

I’m all for looking nice and put together (bc it makes me more productive too), but definitely not connecting with this one either!

[@bethw3573]

Yes 🎉 yes 🎉 yes 🎉

[@allisonford4052]

I love to see people skipping the aesthetic montessori toys! Montessori is amazing. But kids love bright colors and songs for a reason as well!

[@yanka1650]

Girl i agree with u on everything. I feel like i was always a rebel, if everyone is following a trend i have to go the opposite way. Lol About the trad wife thing, im a sahm but i feel the least productive in a dress. I cannot function with a toddler and my 6 month old wearing a dress, it drives me crazy. Lol someone gifted me a fake Stanley cup and i was totally fine with it, but they’re annoying, flip over, leak, too big to carry around., etc. i go back to my $10 bottles that are simple, or my fave one is the hospital bottle with a straw. 😅

[@ploom619]

The kids online thing freaks me out. I've started seeing so many weird comments from grown women/men where they feel entitled to information and updates on children they see in vlogs. Like "oh we haven't seen ___ face in awhile. I miss them. When are you going to show them more?" Etc. I find it really creepy and terrifying

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Yeah I've seen that a bit. I think some it's creepy and some it's just genuine people who have formed an online relationship in a sense with creators. But ultimately yea it's the creators decision if they want to include their kids and I don't think they should ever get pushback for that.

[@lauramitchell6725]

When you compare other comments that some of these people have made,like “I’m old enough to be your mom but love your channel”,etc. then you realize that most are just lonely old grandmas who don’t get to see enough of their own families and also don’t realize all of the pitfalls of the internet. Many are isolated and don’t leave their homes anymore for health reasons so they are tuning into your life and family. Not everyone is a creeper.🥰

[@doravalencia2214]

I do enjoy the apron cuz i have a piece of cloth to wipe my hands lol 😆 between thr internet and the Walford school my kid goes too i decided to try it out and enjoy it.. montessori toys or wooden toys are great. Im also noise sensitive so too much flashing lights or sounds drive me nuts after a bit

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Thanks for sharing! I LOVE my apron but for some weird reason forget to put it on a lot. I think it's because it's away in a drawer instead of hanging somewhere i can see it. The dresses is what i won't be wearing ever single day. Although in the summer i def love an airy dress in the heat!

[@doravalencia2214]

@Nicolelelagreen I might try the dresses thing over summer too because summer and I also promised my 3yo that I will wear "climbing twirls" just like her more often lol

[@Nicolelelagreen]

Awe that's sweet! I def wear dresses more in the summer with the heat of course, but just can't see myself wearing them daily thats all!

[@hannahjoyhaynes]

Sooo agree with all of these. The “homemaker aesthetic” especially, I wonder how long it will last? I refuse to make sourdough bread just to prove a point🤣 jk…kinda😅

[@Nicolelelagreen]

I also wonder if it'll last long, maybe it will if people are consider it a true lifestyle change and not just a passing fad! I have yet to try making sourdough, although I want to because so many benefits to homemade bread, but havent done it yet! I'll keep you posted!