A Week of Slow Living || Foraging, Baking, and Learning to Slow Down

Join me for a week of cozy baking, slow living, and intentionally finding pockets of peace in my little world.
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[@WithLoveKristina]

A few people were asking in my last video how to join channel memberships or had other concerns, so if that was you this comment is a FAQ of sorts: *first of all channel members is optional, my content remains largely free and accessible to everyone, and you DO NOT HAVE TO JOIN IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO!!!* 1. Do I have to pay to comment now??? *NO. You will always be able to comment on my videos freely, without having to pay for it. Channel memberships means that if a video goes FAR beyond my normal reach, I'll be able to choose "channel member comments" from the back end to filter ALL the comments down to channel members. Time is precious, and my time is not always free to tackle thousands of comments on videos that do really well. So, I need the option to filter down a bit when that happens.* 2. But you'll forget those of us who aren't channel members! *I will be responding to comments as usual over the first day or two of videos going live, as I always have! I can't always respond to everyone anyway, but I'm not going to stop replying just because you're not a channel member.* 3. How do I join, I can't find it on mobile! *it is now in my description! Apparently KZbin doesn't have a join channel button as expected, so I've linked the option in my description!* 4.But I love your content, why does it have to be behind a paywall??? *My main videos will always, always be free, and I likely will only be doing live videos behind the paywall, for my own ease of mind as well as a little bit more control over the privacy of my family. Occasionally, I might start doing channel-member-only videos, because there are subjects the algorithm doesn't like and this IS my job, so it's unfortunately a bad business decision to put out videos that don't do well. However, I will always do my best to create content that is accessible to everyone, always, because at the end of the day I don't like being behind a paywall and excluding people.* 5. What do I get from being a channel member?? *I will be trying to share videos ad-free and early there, as well as sharing posts here and there of behind-the-scenes, possibly future content polls, and maybe some blooper videos as they come. I'm sorry I cannot offer more, but I'm doing what I can to ensure this channel and content creation does not burn me out, or nobody gets anything hah!* 6. You're only doing this for the money, I'm out ugh! *I make content because I love to make content, I love to connect with community, and channel memberships is a way I can connect in a more responsible-for-me-and-my-time way. Unfortunately, people need a paycheck to survive. I love that I can create beautiful things as my job! But we have to acknowledge that content creators' time is not free, and if you do not like people being up-front about ways they earn as content creators, then you are simply asking us to entertain you with absolutely no return, which is pretty unfair and unreasonable.* OK THAT IS IT I LOVE YOU ALLLL!!!

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

This is lovely. I'm so pleased you have done a membership option. Thank you! Oh my, just noticed, your pyrex measuring cup is a new one. Be careful, maybe look for a Pyrex one. The vintage cups are made with better glass. Stay safe!

[@rosymelanie]

I'm a homemaker for right now because I need to work on my mental health. Sometimes my social media feeds seem to be full of people's awesome vacations and perfect houses and perfect lives. Your channel is very healing for me, because it normalizes and romanticizes normal, everyday life. It makes me feel adequate, and grateful for what I have rather than lacking and unhappy. Thank you.

[@WithLoveKristina]

THISSSSS is why I share what I do 💖 I don’t want this to ever become an aspirational, unrealistic channel. I may wear pretty dresses and do what I can to make my surroundings beautiful, but I will always try to share real life. Messes and sometimes hard things and just… life being life. Thank you so much.

[@huntoast6632]

This comment could have been written by me! I feel the exact same way and I return to your videos, Kristina, throughout my week whenever I need a comforting moment, as I would a chat with a friend. You have created a beautiful space!! ❤

[@ThingsAbove333]

I love this comment! I'm so tired of the fake over the top channels too- totally unrelatable. My 4 kiddos are grown. Social media is good at creating false highly curated esthetic videos that put parents/people under so much pressure.

[@gohawks3571]

Don't be jealous of those people. Most likely scenario, they're putting up a veneer of perfection while making everyone stressed and miserable around them. Worst case scenario, they're living the perfect life, but they have no concept of how valuable it is. Those of us that can be thankful for a fallen leaf you can crunch underfoot, or traffic that keeps your commute a little safer can appreciate all those things so much better than people who happen on it easily. It might be nice if someone hands you a wad of cash, but if you earned it somehow doing something you're good at, somehow the things you buy with that wad of cash with be so much more enjoyable 🥰✌️

[@XxxJaneXxx]

I no exactly where your coming from 😊

[@dawncollinsonquarry4039]

Love you Kristina, you have given me comfort and emotional safety. Like a warm hug that only my Nan could give me without words needed. Thank you with all my heart 🍓🍓🍓

[@WithLoveKristina]

🥹🥹🥹 you are incredibly kind. Thank you!

[@LindaBocci]

Your videos are calm and soothing to the soul, keep it up friend.😊 I enjoy them so much!

[@WithLoveKristina]

I'm so glad! Thank you Linda!

[@CrashBoomBang78]

Thank you for offering something authentic and achievable in a vast sea of perfectly curated homes and flawless 22 year-olds with perfectly coiffed locks and expensive cottagecore apparel. Your channel feels like sitting in the kitchen with a friend who lets you come exactly as you are. ❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

🥹 thank you. This is exactly how I always hope it feels

[@kathleenmcgovern9659]

That kitchen is so perfect! It has a vintage feel without being over the top. Nice job. I'm doing mine myself, and I know what a huge undertaking that is ❤

[@sueandrob6901]

Hi, Kristina! After watching your delightful video, I must admit I am quite envious of your beautiful property. Tranquil and peaceful ☺️ You are so blessed to be able to enjoy the abundant spoils from your garden which is amazing! If I were you, I would never leave this slice of heaven. I love your watercolors as well. Thank you for sharing and we look forward to seeing you in October.

[@LyraStitchery]

If you grow the carrot tops they will make flowers so you can harvest the seeds. That is what my mom is doing with her "failed" carrot crop.

[@NecaylPerry]

Your videos are so cozy! It’s also exciting to see your new kitchen in action! Y’all worked so hard on it and it’s truly so beautiful and so YOU!❤🍓

[@deenawatts3257]

I love this video. Your paintings are beautiful and your recipes look delicious. I love the new direction you're taking with your channel. I enjoyed your previous content as well, but this speaks to me.

[@WithLoveKristina]

I’m so glad to hear this! It’s so much more fulfilling to me as a creator to film this way, it feels much more meaningful too. Thank you!

[@jaimemulder82]

I love this! I work about 25hrs a week as a dance teacher and I will say my house is never fully clean and there are days I barely see my hubby. I love how you are slowing down and hope to do this myself next year. Have a good rest ❤

[@tiffanybevis4251]

I'm so in love with your videos. Because of you I have also started to intentionally try to live a slow life and I love it so much. Thank you. My garden didn't do as well this year as it has in past years but I still keep at it because each year I learn something new, and it's also extremely relaxing to me. I too would one day like to grow and save enough to feed us through the winter. I dream of having land to forage and garden on, but alas, we live in the city. We have a 5 yr plan in place tho, so one day we'll be there. I love how you have all of these wonderful trees and berries to provide you with yummy fruits. Since you have started doing the hobbit Sept, we have too! 💚 We made the Lembas Bread recipe that you posted a couple years back and me and now it is part of our yearly tradition. My kids LOVE it so much, it didn't last the day 😂 I will definitely be looking into the books you listed so that I too can learn more about the plants that grow around me. My biggest thing I want to learn is canning so I can save what excess I get from my garden. It's funny that you mentioned painting. I used to dream of painting but thought I was always too messy with it. I've actually started it back up this month too! It's also very relaxing, even with my mess and mistakes. And lastly I definitely feel like your husband deserves more followers. I have followed him for a while now on YT and IG and I enjoy watching his films. He does a wonderful job. Your entire family is so talented. Thank you for being here and reminding me that slowing down and finding the small pockets of peace and joy are what matters. I hope you get some much needed rest over the next few weeks. ❤️ I will as always, be waiting for your next video. Love, Tiffany 😊

[@WithLoveKristina]

I love you so much friend! Also, CANNING YESSS. I know how to can on a technical level and I’ve been wanting to do more of it, maybe next year I will. I love knowing that I’ve inspired you to do these things! Haha it is so funny that we have both picked up painting again!

[@MsMayberry]

I can’t say why - because I love all of this channel - but I think this is my very favorite. What a pleasure it was to watch. You inspire me. Thank you for your hard work and sharing the results with the world. 💕

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you! That means a lot, I loved making this one!

[@buzzy.bee.crafts]

I love the husband hype section. I had no idea he was a filmmaker. A writer and a filmmaker. What a couple!

[@WithLoveKristina]

He’s so talented!

[@sherriebulechek8353]

Well Kristina you live in the Garden of Eden ❤ how blessed you are ❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

Washington IS very beautiful 💖

[@NdnUrbanCat]

❤❤❤😊

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

You always sound so peaceful. Thank you for that. You are so sweet to share so much tranquility with us. On days when it's too hot to breathe here I can watch a couple of your videos and feel cooler and can think again. 🤗

[@violentcat345]

A hopeful handy tip, if you hold the strainer/sieve concave against the pot, that is to say, curve inwards, you can pour from the pot with more control and not worry as much about drips when pouring into a smaller aperture than the strainer/sieve. I always enjoy your videos, they're a lovely slice of calm in a chaotic world, thank you for all the effort you put in. 💜

[@maxinemalone2866]

Your watercolors are beautiful and would make very nice greeting cards. Thanks for the reminder to slow down. I forget that it OK and a necessity.

[@nancyworsley5057]

Hello, your ADHD friend from Wyoming here. I'm so glad you add cooking to your content! I'm not a lover of cooking. So I love the inspiration!

[@ShortcakeMETAL]

Kristina I love watching your videos. You have a beautiful home and family. I have learned a lot by watching your videos. ❤ you are a very talented young lady..

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you! Also your profile photo is cuuuute!

[@TrishaWhelan]

What a beautiful and wonderful video. Thank you for sharing your beautiful and wonderful times of quiet and love with us. You’re so loved💕💕💕💕

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you for being here, Trisha 💖

[@Pamela-gm5sx]

Your garden is almost entrancing, i especially love the branch archway!! As my father would say blessings on you!! Pam

[@vaiciciaku]

I enjoyed every second of your video, its packed with wisdom!

[@myfathersdaughter324]

Delighted as always. Your home is situated in, what I would call, an idyllic setting. I love everything about your channel. See you when you get back ❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

I really love where we live, thank you! Washington will forever have my heart.

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

It’s always such a joy to watch your videos.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you!

[@huntoast6632]

I truly hope you have a peaceful break. You deserve it! 🌻🌲❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you! It will be good to take a little time off, I often just need a week to reset and feel better!

[@lauriewheeler4103]

Beautiful video ❤️

[@tauniacox2593]

Thank you this was the exact kind of video I needed. To be reminded to slow down give myself grace. And how much I miss J.R Tolkien 🏞️

[@sallyeve4044]

Absolutely wonderful and healing video for me. Thank you ❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you so much Sally, I’m so glad!

[@carolhoward4923]

This video was so much fun! I love your garden space.

[@emiliastill2840]

This is One of your best videos i have ever watched! Thank you! ❤

[@analevak9858]

Your videos are an oasis of peace in my frantic life. I just saw a bush with those berries while walking my dog the other day and I thought they were really pretty, but I had no idea what they were so I left them alone 😂

[@starklingspars8956]

That was so beautiful and relaxing. Have a good rest

[@kerriefleming6297]

I went on the hobbitation tour in New Zealand just before Christmas, it was amazing they were building more hobbit holes while I was there .

[@pluezilvlk8427]

So soothing, thank you

[@WithLoveKristina]

🥰 thank you! I’m so glad it felt soothing

[@BellyBurly87]

Ive been subbed to your husband for a while. You are right he deserves a bigger following than he has. Hes very talented. As are you xx

[@WithLoveKristina]

Isn’t he? I’m happy this video boosted his subscribers a bit, he deserves ALL the attention!

[@AggieBayret]

I live hearing your little in the background. ❤❤

[@jackiegeib8344]

Your painting is beautiful!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Haha I’m glad you think so. I’m not much of an impressionist so it’s not my favorite but I’m learning!

[@kalka1l]

Oh! A small note to anyone curious: Bragg’s sold a few years ago so their mother is not as strong and healthful as it once was. Kristina making her own vinegar is the right call if you are looking for more nutritious vinegars.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oooh I didn’t know this. But I’m not surprised, it has seemed different lately

[@sarahtuttle5640]

I love the music!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Ahhh thank you! I work hard on finding music to be appropriate for the videos!

[@DevaNatural]

I love your videos, they are sooooooo stresless.

[@cara5148]

A favorite vegetable to grow in my family is bush verity green beans. My toddler loves to pick them! They grow fast and are easy to freeze for the winter. The deer have eaten all the leave off my green bean plants but they are still growing more to harvest. Sometimes I don't mind sharing with the deer😂

[@WithLoveKristina]

Hahahaa I grew green beans and purple beans but in the “old” space with an unprotected opening and the deer found them. Oh wellll!

[@StephanieCanada]

Beautiful video friend. Take the time you need.

[@WithLoveKristina]

I love youuuu

[@cypriennezed5640]

Time to take a breath, everyone ❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

Time to stand on the porch in the cool morning air and just breathe. With coffee in hand 💖

[@kittykooky]

I love your pretty kitchen. 💐❤

[@KatherineMcG]

This video is beautiful and so relaxing ❤🧡💛💚🤎

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh thank you!!

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Such a lovely video! Enjoy your autumn break! I've subscribed to John's channel and will check out your blog. ❤

[@melindaferreira9879]

Your baked goods look delicious !!

[@apcadd80]

I am right here with ya! You talking my lifestyle goals! I love your aprons..am I also love bonnets.. you ever wear old style bonnets?

[@thesoultransferprotocol721]

Beautiful video. The Hobbit Way to live is the best way to live!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Slow and cozy is always the way to go!

[@SusanHayes-vx2dq]

Sooo beautiful!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you Susan!

[@christinepierson1861]

Lovely! Subscribed to hubby's channel.

[@WithLoveKristina]

He says thank you so much!

[@madzabinga8382]

What a lovely video. So engaging and engrossing. I really wanted to take a bite out of one of those pies. 😂 Also, if you are intersted in more holistic and naturopathic home remedies, I recommend looking up books by Rosemary Gladstar. She has truly been a pioneer of teaching people about health and wellness thru foods and herbs. Her books are wonderful.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh I will look her up, I love natural medicine! It fascinates me. I’m also very much a modern person who loves modern medicine, but if I CAN do it naturally I will!

[@lydiaschicklin5978]

Great food! 🤗😍🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@GARDENOFLIFE2024]

Love your videos

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you!

[@Imelda123]

Hailing from skinny botoxed Colorado I approve this message! Eat the damn cake!

[@autismenlightenment]

Have a refreshing break❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you!

[@sharonwest1602]

Krista in August I found a ton of trees and berries Viburnum never heard of them found tons of in backyard I did not know if they were poisonous it saids you can eat them you can make wine tea jelly high in antioxidants do you anything about these kind berries???

[@gisellejones1139]

Lovely to watch...your apple skirt is a dream❤ l love apple prints like you love strawberry...😊😊

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you, I made it a couple years ago!

[@kathrynmacgown6575]

Beautiful! ❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you! 😊

[@kalka1l]

Another lovely vision! What do you do with your spent elderberries? Do you save them in the freezer for winter fruit breads or vinegar? I struggle to compost spent berries like turning whey into another threat after cheese making.

[@WithLoveKristina]

I composted them, I didn’t even think about putting them in baking, dang it! Oh well, I will next time. Elderberry vinegar would be an interesting experiment!

[@kalka1l]

@@WithLoveKristina Yes! There’s always next time. Maybe boosting fruit leather flavor, shrub, or even puddings. Now I wonder if a berry lip tint might work. Thank you for always being an inspiration.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oooh they give off so much color, a berry lip tint might work GREAT!

[@honeygarden2222]

I am so pleased to see you painting; I think it turned out great. I am also happy that you can take time for yourself.

[@tonyboloni64]

I can't find the list of the books featured in this video. PS: love the pink door on your house. Nevermind....just found the link! Still loving the pink door though!

[@WithLoveKristina]

In my Amazon storefront there’s a list of books I use 💖

[@Linda-t7z5q]

This is a particularly beautiful video. Are you going to post your recipes? I’m very interested in the hand pies❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

I posted what I can on my blog- copyright prevents me from posting them all sadly!

[@aquaaurora2747]

Hazard for hobbit-y goodness! I have Ben wanting to try making a small meat and veggie hand pie for an easy meal on a chaotic day.

[@domesticpinup3280]

If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.

[@WithLoveKristina]

One of my favorite quotes 🥰

[@LyraStitchery]

My husband calls me a hobbit, mostly because I hate wearing shoes so I am always barefoot whenever possible.

[@robynfedalen1777]

❤️✌🏻

[@katherinep.8919]

Yaaaay, the hobbit video is here!! I'm so happy, thank you for sharing!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you for being here!

[@Silrielmavi]

I couldn't find the link to your husband's channel in the pinned comment or in the show notes, where can I find it?

[@WithLoveKristina]

It’s tagged in my description! If you want to KZbin search, it’s @sukofilms

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️

[@sharonwest1602]

Do you know anything about Viburnum ???

[@yorkslass]

Hi you remind me of a character from a British tv show called "the darling buds of may", her name was ma larking, like you she had a house full of children, laughter and it is set in the era that you like, please take a look I hope you see the resemblance, not necessarily to look at but her whole beautiful attitude to love and life and off course lovely food

[@WithLoveKristina]

Ahh I’ve been meaning to watch that show, I love this! Thank you!

[@Trigillia]

I can't find the link to your husbands channel?

[@WithLoveKristina]

He’s tagged in my description 💖

[@darplannails1726]

Здравствуйте

[@virginiamahon2863]

Oh, to be a hobbit.😊

[@WithLoveKristina]

I will forever be a hobbit at heart🥰

[@Motherhubbard170]

you are extremely beautiful, that's all I have to say today, its from the heart though

[@WithLoveKristina]

I accept 😉😘

[@KimberlieOtt]

I am in LOVE with your beautiful kitchen, your lovely video brought me such joy! As a fellow racing brain girl, I am inspired by you! Thank you!!!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Ahhh thank you! Racing brain gals unite 😂 I swear I have a billion thoughts at ALL times

[@KimberlieOtt]

@@WithLoveKristina It is our super power! :)

[@judihulslander298]

LOVE your pink door!!! And all the simple pleasures you enjoyed in this video!

[@izabelasiczek3547]

I cannot describe how much I love your videos especially the LOTR ones

[@celticlass8573]

"Meet myself where I'm at, with grace instead of with censure." Oof. That's something most of us need to learn, I think.

[@maribrown1361]

I just had to rewatch this because I knew it would make me relax & refocus after a crazy, busy, loud day at work yesterday. So I'm sitting on my back porch, listening to the wind blow through the leaves & the acorns dropping, while my dogs sleep close by, picking apart the quilt squares that I made a huge mistake on. But it's okay. I'm only human & I don't have to be so hard on myself. Just a little hiccup by not the problem I would have used to make it. Thank you for being you. ❤️

[@lifelvr9509]

Just found your channel and it's delightful! We made elderberry syrup from the wild elderberries on our family farm and it was delicious. Unfortunately, I developed autoimmune disease and can no longer use it. I miss it and I miss the ritual of making it. Definitely looking into the Hobbit cookbook. The cake sounds delicious.

[@anniehackett4910]

As an adhd girlie who longs for a slow and contented life this is so beautiful 💕 love love love the mindset of allowing yourself to be bad at things. I want to be a painter, and gardener, an amazing home cook, but all of those things take practice. And being bad at things is a fundamental part of practicing. I have the rest of my life to master these things it’s ok to be bad at the beginning.

[@yamabudo3803]

Lovely! Enjoy your break & I hope you paint while you rest.

[@haiku5756]

What a delightful video! Thanks for making Hobbit Month more hobbity and enjoy your break 🍄🍁

[@csjkscs]

Love that you and your hubs are so in sync in your interests. I subscribed to his channel a few weeks ago. He is very very talented!

[@Intothewoods42]

This video was so much fun! I really enjoyed it!

[@NdnUrbanCat]

Have you heard The World of Hope, by Stephen Dalton?

[@JeanieHislop]

Dear Kristina, I love that you hum whilst baking or doing anything, for that matter 😊 I enjoy your vlogs so very much🥰 Thank you for such calming and interesting videos🌺 Love from New Zealand🌸

[@ElizabethB123]

Kristina, thank you so much for making such real and beautiful content. From one Hobbit to another, you are so inspiring and create such a cozy internet space 🤎much love, and God bless you and your family sweet friend! 🤎🌿

[@margaretforsey7763]

I love this video so much, it is so cosy and inspiring. Thank you!

[@BiancaH1120]

Your husband is a hunny 😍 i think mine will love his channel, we too are huge Tolkien fans!

[@camipockets]

Just love to ya darlin ❤❤❤

[@bobbilynngibson302]

Thank you 😊 So precious.

[@mlpukey]

Happy autumn 🍂 ❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

Hahah my comments sometimes suggest auto responses and the suggestion was “happy new year” 😂 anyway happy autumn!

[@mlpukey]

@@WithLoveKristina too funny 😂

[@aminakishk6571]

I love your art…

[@paintedlady4589]

The sunflowers are magnificent!

[@WithLoveKristina]

They are the one thing that grew well this year and I’ll be growing them every year!

[@NdnUrbanCat]

I love you even more, now that i know you are my neighbor! Love from Spokane, and before that Grays Harbor area.❤❤❤

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh I grew up a few years close to Spokane in Ritzville! Loved it there!

[@jessiebosworth2087]

As a fellow ADHD stay at home mom homemaker who is all things Tolkien OBSESSED I cannot even begin to describe to you just how uplifting and wholesome this whole video is. You have inspired me to adopt my own Hobbit month! I don’t know why I never thought of it before! You are a treasure, my dear friend. Thank you! 💚

[@WithLoveKristina]

Yes do it it’s so fun!!