Baking Danish cookies, Christmas shopping & cozy blankets🧣🌲✨ VLOGMAS DAY 11

[@Peteljka]

A lot of creators would have decided to skip posting the video due to camera breakage, but you pushed through and still delivered content. Showing how much you care for your viewers and also how creative and hard-working you are. So since Christmastide is a time for giving, here is a little special thank you to you Morgan. We all appreciate you and your time. Merry Christmas to all. ❤

[@MaydaytoAJ]

❤ Morgan, you are loved. You are ENOUGH. You don’t have to justify your existence, your opinions, or your actions to anyone. You don’t have to earn the right to relax (as all hard workers and high achievers do). You’re a gift to the world, truly a light. I think we all struggle with being kind to ourselves at times. Have grace with yourself sweet friend 🌼

[@MorganLong]

Thank you so much for these encouragements, friend ❤️

[@sommermaxwell]

After a rough morning you were able to turn lemons into lemonade! (Or, I guess oranges into cookies and vitamin C shots) 😂 I thought the voiceover and sound effects were really fun! Your videos have been such a great treat at the end of the day. Thank you for sharing all of your creativity and laughter this season!

[@melodymcdonnell1528]

A bona fide "cooking technique " , called mise en place, from the French, translated literally "putting in place"...gathering all your prepped and measured cooking ingredients for your recipe into one place, (often on a tray- I use a little cutting board)...and voila! Cooking goes smoother and more relaxed, and there is never a missing ingredient 😊

[@turtleduckcrossing463]

You are a precious gem, Morgan! So very sorry to hear about your camera. 😢 The fact that you still forged ahead and voiced over the rest of your lost-audio footage was SO generous to us, thank you dearly for taking that extra time and energy, though you absolutely did not have to. Your videos are pure bliss and bring the smiles every time (no matter what!), because your gentle sweet spirit is ultimately what carries through. I hope you are experiencing a deluge of smiles too, even through the tears of life's mishaps. 🥲 You are amazing! Merry Christmas and sending all my love! 💞 Also, so appreciative of Day's message! It comes very promptly for me, as I've been anxiously fretting over an event that's taking place for me tomorrow. I will keep those tips in mind - big thanks!

[@MaydaytoAJ]

I agree! Honestly, the voiceover was such a lovely touch. Morgan’s content is more than just cozy, it really encompasses lifestyle and life lessons. Best of luck with what weighs heavily on your mind and your heart. I’m sending good thoughts your way! The sun will still rise ☀️, and so will you.

[@druanneglascott5299]

If anyone can take an obstacle and make something amazing with it, it’s you Morgan! You are a truly gifted and creative professional, and your heart comes through in every video, which is what we love. We’re all here with you - onward through vlogmas!! 🎄🎁♥️

[@JM_Rosebranch]

I'm so sorry your camera broke, but you made do very well! It was a nice change up. I also adored seeing the cute portland shops! Its amazing how so many of us wanted to see the same things in your videos. Also, I know you had mentioned your scoliosis in the past, but this was my first time seeing it. Morgan, you are wonderfully inspirational! It's easy to think people who exercise regularly must be in peak physical condition naturally, but we are all dealing with our own physical struggles to overcome. Thank you for sharing yours ❤. And to Day, what absolutely wonderful advice and such a manageable way to handle anxiety ❤. One thing I do along those lines, I actually got from one of Morgan's stickers. I write out "Whats the Best That Could Happen" and take anything I am worrying about and flip it into a best case scenario. It is truly remarkable how it flips that "fight or flight" switch.

[@aquickredfox]

If you haven't read The Christmas Bookshop, I highly recommend it! It seems right up your street. A cozy, festive romance set in Edinburgh!

[@martylarson9516]

Matthew Clairmont is said to smell of cloves, maybe that’s part of your association with vampires. I loved the applause during the blueberry games. I’m sorry your camera broke, but I actually had fun with your work around. Day, loved your message.

[@MorganLong]

YES! It's totally Mathew! I remember Diana had the taste of cloves in her mouth when she first interacted with him.

[@munajedski]

I really loved Day's message ❤ and I never get tired of watching you bake. 😊🎄👩‍🍳

[@quietlife7186]

Hurray for buggering through despite the challenges of the day!!! 😂 Thank you Morgan, Landon and Roo for bringing so much joy to our lives!!! Thank you for sharing the real things that happen in your life with us and discussing your thoughts and feelings with us as you process them. It helps so much to know that I am not alone when hardship comes my way, and I can be brave and do my best and that's good enough. Your example has been such a GIFT to those of us who love you and appreciate you so much!!!❤🎉❤🎉❤ P.S. Thank you for taking us along for your shopping and to the cute gift shops and for sharing your baking experience. My husband doesn't always enjoy the same kind of food that I do, but that's ok. I used to only cook what he likes, but after many years of marriage, I cook things that I like as well and he is very happy for me to do so as long as I have something that he likes to eat as well. 😂

[@Katjastrofen]

Hi Morgan. In my family we make brunkager and vaniljekranse every year. We go to my grandmas house and bake a bunch so everyone can get a whole box home with them. We use brown sugar and a bit of syrup in our brunkager. Sometimes we also make them fun christmas shapes with cookiecutters. God jul (happy Christmas) from 🇩🇰🎄

[@JanaHeinzelmann]

I loooove how you always make the best of things, Morgan! Your voice over and sound effects where awesome. I had to laugh so much! 😂 Day, thank you for your voice message! I totally agree with you that nobody here would feel dissppointed or angry with Morgan!

[@FallWinter15]

I'm usually a silent viewer, but I find myself connecting with you so much, that I feel the want to leave a comment on your videos. I got diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 8 and it eventually progressed to the point that I needed Spinal Fusion surgery to correct it. But, hearing that you also have scoliosis makes me feel so much more connected to you. You are my comfort creator.

[@knitwithjo]

Ooh I'll have to try out that cookie recipe. Lol, my mom used to tell us kids that a good mom lets her kids lick cookie dough off the beaters, but a great mom turns it off first ;)

[@LS-um3zq]

That's funny!!

[@Hunnie_B]

🤭

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

I lost it with the last bit 😂😂😂

[@suzanneparvey4346]

I loved this vlogmas day 11 Morgan as you showed us how to just "go with the flow" when things don"t go perfectly as planned. Those Nordic cookies really sound delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I bet they are delicious dunked in coffee. Multnomah Village has some delightful shops and it was fun coming along with you as you shopped for Christmas gifts. Love your sweater! I also really appreciated Day's message about dealing with health anxiety disorder. She gave some wonderful advice and suggestions.

[@Euieirieieieiueueie]

hey Morgan, so sorry your camera broke! just wanted to say i found the mute video of you, Landon and Roo so endearing, it reminded me of my favorite movie Amelie!! you guys are so special, thank you for sharing your life with us on youtube. Merry Christmas!

[@athertonca]

Morgan, your Vlogmas has become a cherished daily ritual for me. You and Jonna Jinton remind me of each other; it’s not the passing physical resemblance, but it’s the compassion and kindness you exude, your astonishing creativity and your adorable partners and doggies. You deserve 5 million subscribers as well.

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

Please do more voice overs, this one turned out so fun and funny indeed 😊. I'm glad you didn't cut the video short ❤ this kind of reminds me of a home movie, not perfect but nice to remember.

[@bellethebibliophile]

Omg I cackled at the competitive blueberry tossing bit! 😂 Your editing is absolute perfection 👌🏼

[@GwendolynKensinger]

Morgan I watch your videos consistently however I rarely if ever comment, but the way you pivot when the unplanned things in life happen is what makes you magical. From when a camera breaks or you don't have the exact ingredients needed for a recipe, or whatever the case is... You're truly a light in this world and we're blessed that you share so much with us. ✨

[@Lisasvlogdiary]

Can't believe it's Day 11 already! Where is the time going?? Bless you Morgan for all you do for us! And yes please, if you need a day off we totally understand! But I'm happy to hear you love doing what you do, even though it's your job! Sweet Dreams Morgan, love Lisa, from Portland Maine! :)

[@ioanascozycorner]

Oh Morgan I panicked, since the video came a bit later than usual,I thought something happened 😂

[@alinaburkhardt8667]

You‘re such a sweet soul! Thank you for your heartwarming videos!🥰

[@nicolealcorn8908]

Thank you so much for giving me something to look forward to each day. You brighten my days. I'm so sorry about your camera. Much love to you, Landon and Roo. ❤🎄😊

[@morganinwanderland]

I’d love to take a cookie baking class! I so enjoy walking around these neighborhoods with you. I don’t live in an area with cute cafes, bookstores, stationary shops and parks so it’s really nice to see😊

[@adriennsasvari4805]

Thank you for sharing this video just as it was. When you can show up it's amazing, when you can't because you need time for yourself, that is great, you are taking care of yourself and that is more important than anything. The video, even without audio, but with your narration was perfect as it was, it's still you, it conveys the ray of sunshine that you are. Thank you once again for all the effort you put into you videos, Morgan. :)

[@rachelmilton1429]

Morgan, I’d just like to tell you that I’ve been watching your videos for almost 5 years now and truly you have made such a positive difference in my life 🤍 I was feeling very lonely when I first found your channel and it truly felt like I was spending time with a friend and it stills feels that way today 🥹 I visited Portland this year and most of the places I visited are places I first saw in your videos! It was the most amazing trip ☺️ Thank you for being a constant bringer of joy to my life!

[@VanessaTJ27]

Sorry to hear about your camera! I really enjoyed the music you chose & the voice over narration that you had to pivot and add in, thanks for sharing your infectious gratitude & light online in another video.☀️I’m going to try baking snickerdoodles this weekend!🍪

[@PamelaChaidez]

wow I love your perseverance. thank you for being a safe place on the internet. Also random request - could you share your bang styling secrets? your hair ALWAYS looks amazing!

[@JulieBlanton-h7u]

For things to do, maybe peacock lane, downtown decor, the gorge waterfalls. I enjoyed the Xmas tree farm gift shop.

[@BellasCreativeLife]

This video turned out soo good still! You are amazing. What a cozy vlog like always. This felt so real and relatable. Thank you for sharing this with us. I know how hard it must have been for you, I remember you have talked before about being a recovering perfectionist. This really shows how far you come and people will still truly love everything that you do. You are such an inspiration.

[@elliehamilton8285]

Zoe Sugg had such a similar snowman in the first shop, love seeing your Xmas shopping 💓 as I remember when you didn't have the confidence x Positives are everywhere x Aww Mo, I like many others value you so much x you definitely did find a solution well done mate, I hope you're not too hard on yourself x I do extremely look forward at the end of every day this month but not at the cost of you being anxious and feeling ill when you deserve to enjoy your life and the joy of working for yourself if it can be avoided xx Sending love x As someone with type one diabetes and POTS Xmas can be hard physically for me too so I loved this message at the end about health and your health x Can't wait to see what else you produce x If it was the other way around you wouldn't have a negative reaction to something out of someone's control x 🕯️

[@JackLangLazidi]

What a lovely message Day! Thank you. 💕

[@BookBFF]

The voiceover was so fun. The camera breaking sounds so stressful, but you did an amazing job utilizing the footage you had!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Cute shopping area love it!! Love those kind of places! 💚❤️❤️❤️💚🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄❤️❤️💚❄️🎄🎄☃️🌨️🎅🏻🎅🏻🎁🎁❄️❄️🎁🎅🏻❄️💚

[@OnelineadaywithLaura]

That message ❤

[@ninarasm]

As a Dane it was fun to see you try brunkager. I've never made them myself so I don't have any advice about the dough. But I'm glad you like the taste :) The voice over was a fun way to fix the rest of the vlog. Take care!

[@TwoOnlyChildrenxoxox]

Aww. So glad you’re keeping up with your stretching/yoga. I had a full spinal fusion at 16 y.o. and two repairs. Scoliosis Sisters! The caller’s message is very timely as I sit here staring at what looks like an enlarged thyroid on my neck. *deep breaths *

[@laurenschenck5355]

You both did awesome catching the blueberries! Good job ❤️❤️☃️☃️💚💚🎄🎁🌨️❤️❄️❄️🌨️🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁🎅🏻❤️☃️💚💚☃️❤️❤️❤️💚❄️🌨️🎄

[@mollyjaybooks]

Lol I love that Landon didn't like the biscuits much but then ate 5 of them! 😂 I'm so sorry to hear about your camera! ❤

[@suegarber4292]

Are you going to be finding the big grouping of Santas again this year?!

[@Lina-cf4oy]

I was wondering the same thing

[@Maria_reads]

Thank you Morgan for your wonderful vlogs 🩷💕

[@OnelineadaywithLaura]

😂😂😂 that dog ❤

[@carlacicarino]

Loved the video! Showing Portland around! ❤

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Thank for sharing much love ❤❤❤😊

[@laurenschenck5355]

Oh no I am so sorry your camera broke Morgan hope you get it fixed soon 💚❄️❄️❄️💚❄️❤️❤️💚❄️🎁🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🌨️☃️☃️☃️☃️💚❤️💚❄️❄️🎄🎁🌨️🌨️🎅🏻🎅🏻💚❤️💚☃️☃️

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

That’s so nice, Morgan!❤

[@tammys5687]

Regular sugar creams with butter more easily, so I think if you used this recipe with regular sugar the dough wouldn't be so crumbly. They sound amazing! I really want to try them! Sorry about your camera!

[@caitlinworth6329]

Applause to you for trying a new and very different cookie recipe. Cookies from other cultures are always interesting. You did great with them! Your narration was so cute. So sorry about the camera. Hopefully, there might be some warranty coverage.

[@cozeydaze]

I think that the audio fail is actually serendipitous because I really like the voice over style it's giving storyteller ❤❤❤❤

[@karenholbert609]

Loved this video as you just handled all the “day threw your way”… low batteries, sadly a troubled camera, etc! Did Victoria take her class at the Nordic place where Thomas Dambo’s troll is? If so, super neat! Your cookies sound fantastic! (And of course Landon had 5🤣)

[@tawnyachristensen7310]

Loved this!

[@LS-um3zq]

So cute! Sorry about the camera but you made a good video in spite of the hurdles. I do like going shopping vicariously!

[@purrtygirl10]

You reminded me so much of Anne of green gables in this video!

[@rachelspencer9456]

Granulated cane sugar is just regular white sugar. In most recipes, you can substitute brown sugar if needed. The brown sugar will give it a slightly deeper molasses flavor and it will come out a bit softer. When chocolate chip cookies call for both white and brown sugar, the white sugar is what gives more crisp and the brown sugar adds chew when baked. Using turbinado can be a bit grainy. I generally put in on top of muffins or scones prior to baking for a crunchy sugar topping. If using it as a replacement, I would suggest grinding it down more (mortar and pestle, food processor, or blender) before adding it to the recipe. The smaller granular will allow it to dissolve into the recipe better. Also, when a recipe is too dry, I would suggest adding water instead of butter. Adding too much fat can cause the recipe to not bake right. Water can be a safer option for new recipes.

[@MorganLong]

That's really helpful, thank you for all the baking tips!

[@rachelspencer9456]

Thanks!

[@MorganLong]

WOW, thank you so incredibly much, friend!! That's so generous of you ❤️

[@poppycalliope]

I'm sorry about the camera Mor! I definitely enjoyed the "double narration" though 🙈 the cookies look really good and i think I'd really like them too ❤

[@laurenschenck5355]

Thanks for sharing Morgan about ur scoliosis we appreciate it so much LUV U BBFL ❄️💚💚❤️💚💚❄️🎄🎄❄️❤️☃️☃️❤️❤️☃️☃️☃️❤️🎅🏻🎅🏻🌨️🎄🎁🎄🎄🎄🎁💚☃️☃️❤️❤️

[@hazelgator6548]

Aw heck, i gotta just post again cause I got more to say. 🤪 Love your correlation of cloves to vampires. I never made that connection but now I can’t... unsmell ... it. 😂 What was the song when you started slicing the dough? It was so perfect for the feelings of whimsy and happiness in that moment. (Anyone feel free to step in and indulge me the answer. 😊 ) I've been really feeling the call of making gingerbread cookies with my 2 year old one of these days... I'm taking this vlog as a sign it’s time. 👀

[@starlasell5698]

❤🎄❤️🎄

[@hazelgator6548]

Oof, Morgan. It was such a bad day for me today... I'm not proud with how I handled it. You're an inspiration on how you manage your own setbacks and the narration was simply so heartwarming - I feel like it honestly added such a sparkle to this vlog. It shows you as the resilient little pine tree you strive to be! ❤ Ahem. Btw, I gave such a double take when I heard you say Hazel. Did you /actually/ mean me or is there another Hazel in your life? Because if you meant me I'm so tickled to cross your mind but I'm amused and curious why the little Rock creatures conjure thoughts of me! 😆

[@mentinfusion]

I really enjoyed this style of video, so if you ever want/need to narrate with a voiceover it's actually quite cute! And if you need to skip a day or a few days of vlogmas that is also ok.

[@leslieinglis6949]

Im so sorry your camera fell victim to misadventure. If you end up feeling the need to get it repaired or replaced I’m sure many of us would be happy to help via the purchase of some art or another puzzle edition to fundraise 💕 the star lanterns from one of the boutiques were so beautiful and remind me of a clothing/accessories shop that used to be on NW 23rd called 3 monkeys (the last time I’ve been there was the late 90’s/early aughts so I’ve no idea if it’s even still open 😅😂) but it was so artsy and cool. I purchased a headband with blue rhinestones (it was the height of my Titanic obsession I could imagine them as sapphires) and I dubbed it my bitch crown (which really meant it was my empowerment crown to wear when I needed extra confidence to speak my mind and ditch my imposter syndrome /chronic people pleasing). Thank you for continuing on despite the hardship, you are a light to so many Morgan 🥰

[@giovannamendoza2407]

Landon is THE original granola boy 🙂‍↔️

[@therealNicholeA]

Omg your camera! I'm so sorry!!! As someone who makes videos also, I can only imagine the panic you must have felt! I wonder if it would work if you used an external microphone that plugs in? 8.4 😅😅

[@Jenn_Garrison0505]

Warm blanket and hot coco

[@jamie_mary]

📷

[@bethanywhite7904]

Day 11!

[@jess53nz]

So sorry about the camera! But also so glad you didn't go "and that's the end of the video coz that happened".

[@OnelineadaywithLaura]

That's why I don't try foreign sweet recipes because the measures and ingredients are so different that I can't succeed. flour is different, sugar, milk, butter...we don't really cook with molasses. They look so good but the american recipes didn't work for me...and even the stoves are different. 😅 I see that you also struggle with the nordic one, so it's not just me who can't do it 😂❤

I’m a little bit behind on commenting, because when you upload it’s 02:00/03:00 a.m. for my time zone 🙈😬 but that’s okay. 🧡 I’ve just finished watching the vlog and I’m writing right now. I don’t know if you see this comment, I am sure most of your viewers said this and I will add myself to them too. I’m sorry that your camera has broken. ☹️ But I’m here no matter what. Whether you have a tiny clip to upload or even nothing. You have rights to be upset, to slow down, to take a breath. You’re enough just the way you’re. And P.S. Those little rock creatures were really, really, sooooooooo sweet. 🥰

[@ninarasm]

A little help for the camera. (don't worry, it's not in dollars).

[@corinna_maybe]

What does Santa struggle with when he gets stuck in a chimney?

[@corinna_maybe]

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