☕️Cozy Season Begins!☕️ Halloween🎃, VHS Christmas Carols👻, and cozy books📚!!

[@loganmoriarty1155]

Watched this post-election results, and it’s exactly what the doctor ordered. What a lovely reminder to take things one day at a time and remember there’s still wonderful things in the world, like Meredith’s vlogs. Take care Meredith! We’re all in this together!

[@MerediddyS]

Yes we are!!! 🥰

[@thatoneguy9399]

Love this Meredith! Since you & Brian are both producing VHS, I think it would be so cool if you two could do a Q&A video about what it’s like to produce the show after you finished the run. Only if you want too, of course 😊

[@MerediddyS]

Ooo ok! Yeah after we are out of the stress of it all we could probably do that!!

[@mrpastek]

Hi, I'm French, and I have never really watched so much musical (only some movies (great movie btw!) ). I came across the meme "i don’t really want to do the work today" and it was so good groove it stuck in my head so much that I went to see the room where it was coming from. My god, I loved Firebringer what happiness, I then watched VHS Christmas Carol, and these are by far my favorite musicals, I then watched almost all starkid. I adore you in it and I did google search and I discovered this channel (and the fact that you are an exceptional human being) I have now become a huge fan of Starkid, you and your cozy vlogs. In 2 days.

[@XenaNemyt]

I also discovered Starkid through that Firebringer song! That was last year and Firebringer is still my favorite of their musicals but I have now seen just about all of them and am obsessed 😁 and I get to go see vhs Christmas carols live this time! It’ll be my first time seeing Starkid live, I’m so excited😁💚

[@mrpastek]

@@XenaNemyt What a chance!!! so, have a good show! Maybe I’ll go see them in a year then! kzbin.infogaming/emoji/7ff574f2/emoji_u1f601.png

[@mrpastek]

@XenaNemyt So Cool!!! What a chance ! Have a great show! (Maybe I’ll go next year then 😁 !)

[@Highsch9oliskillingme]

Yo je suis belge et pareil, ils sont incroyables

[@XenaNemyt]

@@mrpastek thanks! I hope you get to go next year 😁💚

[@Fairyangel24]

The Little White Lie music! I didn’t realize squirrels could chew through a whole pumpkin like that. I always have a pumpkin on my porch for Halloween and it usually lasts until almost the next Halloween before it starts to rot.

[@MerediddyS]

Yeah our squirrels decimated our punkies!! Hopefully they buried some seeds in a good place where maybe a punky will grow next year!!

[@MorganNicole2512]

Thank you for the early vlog with the perfect cozy vibes. I'm so excited for VHSCC this year, you guys are going to kill it!! In the cast and as producers!! I'm pregnant so that means this will count as my baby's first musical lol, which makes me so freaking happy because it's the best!!

[@MerediddyS]

Ohhhh!! Baby's first musical! Can't wait to serenade the babe!

[@Sousaphonishh]

The music in this vlog was such a great throwback to my college years obsessing over the Little White Lie album! Everything was great, but that was the coziest part of all.

[@surreptitially]

Same 😭 the good ol days

[@MerediddyS]

Hehe yay! Yeah I had fun using some OG Mark music!!!

[@gcas93]

I’m mid vlog and had to pause for a min (got a little emotional) but wanted to say how thankful I am for your vlogs🧡 Today has felt very heavy. Came home from work took a relaxing shower and now watching this is exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@MerediddyS]

Aww I'm so glad. I have been watching a lot of cozy silent vlogs and they help me too. Thank you!

[@theworlds1stbaby549]

I don't live in the USA but I've been really stressing about the american elections too so thank you for a really cozy, early vlog to help me take my mind off of things. I feel a lot better already :)

[@MerediddyS]

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[@surreptitially]

“Took Him Home” was always one of my faves from the LWL soundtrack. VHSCCs was fucking transcendent (I saw it last year and I wish I could go again). I’m very envious of any of you who are going - enjoy every moment!!

[@MerediddyS]

Yeah I was so happy to use some OG Mark music!! Can't believe it's taken me this long!

[@siemba3]

I’m also super excited to see VHSCCs! It’ll be my first StarKid show I get to see in person! Thank you for bringing such light into everyone’s days! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@MerediddyS]

Awww yay! I hope you enjoyed the show!!

[@yckitty08]

“Silent Movies” is one of my favorite songs of all time!! It’s so cozy and nostalgic, it’s one a few of my playlists :) i finally watched this now because i couldn’t be online or watch anything for a few days after the election :( thank you for always having comforting vlogs, this was much needed ❤

[@MerediddyS]

Glad you took time away from being online- I'm right there with you! Which is why this comment reply is so late! Haha!

[@SuttenPlant]

Thanks as always for the sweet and cozy vibes, just the thing I needed to relax a bit on election night~

[@MerediddyS]

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[@LGsBarbieGirl411]

Thank you for the reminder to take things one step at a time~ 💖 The squirrels in your yard are determined lil creatures and honestly an inspiration. XD Those outfits are adorable! Discovering pockets in dresses and skirts is a fantastic feeling!! =D I feel you on the grey hairs too. Mine started when I was in high school and they've been multiplying by the day it seems, but I don't mind so much. The silver strands do look very cool all blended in with the rest~ ^^

[@MerediddyS]

Yeah I've had grays since HS as well! I like salt and pepper hair a lot! Bri JUST started getting greys and I love them!

[@TheLaneyShow]

I haven’t watched this yet and I’m saving it until after work because it’s going to be the only thing that keeps me going through the rest of my work day. We live in hell. I’m devastated

[@TheLaneyShow]

I finally watched this week’s vlog and it’s exactly what I needed. I’m still upset and nervous, but it was such a good reminder to try and enjoy the little happy moments even when the world is scary. Also, I just finished a book that I think you might like but I wasn’t sure if I should mention it on here or just send it to you on GoodReads?

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you for watching 🥰 Do both! Tell me here and on Goodreads!

[@katehonchen2105]

Catching this on Wednesday morning and the cozy vibes were very needed. ❤❤❤

[@MerediddyS]

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[@alyhaugen9281]

Incredibly grateful for the early vlog! I voted this morning before work and have been trying to stay calm ever since lol.

[@MerediddyS]

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[@jennschalle2825]

The wood burn coasters and ornaments are so good! My favorite is the knitting one! The books you're reading sound like good recs. I am currently reading the classic Bram Stoker's Dracula (which I literally started years ago and am just now continuing 😅). So far, a very interesting read and loving the format of the storytelling through journal entries.

[@MerediddyS]

Ooo I've never read the full Dracula but I think I should next Halloween! I have an abridged version that I put out on our coffee table every year.

[@jenniferrichardson7790]

A cozy vlog was definitely needed! Happy belated Samhain from the UK🧡🧙‍♀️

[@MerediddyS]

Yay! Thank you!! You too!

[@jijisdeliveries]

I’ve been rotating between doomscrolling election updates and trying to distract myself and your vlogs have been so helpful 😊 I’m also super excited that VHS is going to be my first live Starkid show!

[@MerediddyS]

Yay can't wait to see you there!

[@lottaisaveryangrywoman]

it's so incredibly kind that you are posting this on election day! I'm studying American Studies and in a few hours we have an election day watch party/lectures/quizzes

[@MerediddyS]

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[@MadisynBowen]

I go to my mom and dad's house for halloween. They have a big firepit on wheels that looks like a giant cauldron that they put in the driveway. Their neighbors all come over with lawn chairs and their buckets of candy and we roast hot dogs and smores while we pass out candy. This year we got mostly teenagers! They were all so polite and a lot of them had homemade costumes, which is just so sweet and fun!

[@MerediddyS]

Omg that sounds so amazing!!!

[@bekah_st]

Thank you for this election day distraction 💙

[@MerediddyS]

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[@lavendes]

meredith this vlog was so needed today (night of the election oof), thanks for being your cozy autumn self!

[@MerediddyS]

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[@victoriawaller6926]

thank YOU for letting us be apart of your life!! and sharing these videos with us, always so happy to see what you cool cats and kittens are up to ❤ for the big three slasher icons: personally i think halloween is the scariest because i find home invasion to be the scariest concept of the three. tho i do enjoy sleep a lot and would hate to be tormented there, i think i would get more pissed off about it than i would be scared lmfao. and omfg you guys are so real for the danny elfman convo 😭😭!!! literally me all the time as an oingo boingo enjoyer and his other movie score music fdsjakdjflksa

[@MerediddyS]

Agreed about Halloween!!! Def the scariest!

[@meghanhowe9300]

Proud avoider and voter who thought it wouldn't freak them out but- here I am! The first book you mentioned (Where the Dark Stands Still) has been added to my TBR. I love Naomi Novik with Uprooted and Spinning Silver, but I also love her scholomance series (totally different tone). Those books are quite intense, very focused and dark; I'm still agape at some things that happened but I think it is awesome and extremely effective as a series and for her main argument. Highly recommend those books. Also I must say, for work I am often purchasing tickets to cultural activities in different cities and my awesome women in STEM group is going to Chicago this week and will definitely hit up the Adler- I hope to make it there myself some day too!

[@MerediddyS]

Oh awesome!! I hope they had a fun time!!!

[@chloewhitmore4711]

Another wonderful cosy video - a perfect birthday treat!

[@MerediddyS]

Ooo happy birthday!!

[@YousraHere]

that soup looked delicious, lovely vlog! ❤❤❤❤

[@MerediddyS]

Thank you!!

[@keikustar]

im drunk on election night and this vlog is helping ease my anxiety so much! i always love your vlogs! i look forward to them every week. even the really chill ones where you dont do much are really good- theyre always cozy and nice and so nature focused! i love how much you love every season of the year! i see you talking about getting gray hairs, and I'm glad you're not too bothered by them! the honey color is so lovely on you. i've been getting gray hairs since i was literally in high school. i'm cuddling my kitty (he's a black cat! so witchy and cute!!). anyway i hope you and brian have a really great november! hope break all your limbs and shit for VHS christmas!! ok im rambling bc im drunk and anxious about the election byyyeeee

[@MerediddyS]

Awwww I'm glad you got drunk that night!!! What a dark week. Keep cuddling that kitty!

[@MariaEverlasting]

Perfect cozy vlog for a stressful day but also my sick day (boooo flu season, getting me before i had a chance to get my flu shot). This was exactly what I needed. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@MerediddyS]

🙏🏼💙

[@Linda-yg4zy]

As with all your ‘watchers’, I instantly feel relaxed/chill/zen/mellow etc whenever I ‘watch’ your vlogs Merry …. it’s a bit of everything that makes you (& Brian BTW) so incredibly ‘watchable’ - you share everyday stuff in an everyday manner with an everyday twist on things …. I simply adore ‘watching’ you guys! PS. I’m noticing you’re a ‘statement earrings kinda gal’ & I’d love to send you some unique Christmas earrings my daughter makes - do you have a PO BOX address at all? If not, totally understand but I’m telling you, you’d absolutely rock her styles! Lotsa ❤️ from WAAAAY Down Under 🇦🇺

[@MerediddyS]

AWw yay thank you for sharing!! Bri and I have been talking about setting up a PO Box for a while, so I think it's time!!! I'd love to see your daughter's earrings!

[@micheleabercrombie]

Such a beautiful surprise to see your video already uploaded!!!! Makes me so happy

[@MerediddyS]

Yeah I knew I would need to completely unplug so I got everything done a day early!!

[@vaarinmackborander]

Your hair turned out soo cute😍 By the way, Starkid posted VHS Christmas Carols for a limited time, do you know how long it will be up on youtube?

[@MerediddyS]

Sorry this message is so late but it was only intended to stay up through the run of the live show. Now we are getting ready to put out the digital ticket of this year's performance!

[@breabtoad]

another banger video meredith!! so excited for vhscc season, once again devo to be living in australia so i can't see it live, but i can't wait to watch the youtube version 1 billion times :] also, i wanted to let you know that you inspired me to start making vlogs!!! i never would have started doing them if it weren't for you so i'm very grateful for your work :D :D and i just posted my first one which feels awesome :3 thanks again for doing what you do, it is so genuinely invaluable!

[@MerediddyS]

Oooo I hope you're having fun vlogging! I find it to be really helpful actually- It's like a form of journaling for me!

[@breabtoad]

@MerediddyS absolutely!! I think for me it'll be really valuable also to have tangible memories since I am very forgetful and I'm in such a turbulent part of my life (uni and young adulthood) :]

[@skelleneezer]

much much appreciation for the cosy vibes in this video! really needed that, so thank you ✨

[@MerediddyS]

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[@helloboldt]

I also voted on Halloween this year! Scary day for scary things. BUT also my favorite "beauty and the beast -esque" retelling is a book called East. Totally a children's book but still so good!

[@MerediddyS]

Ooo thank you for the rec!

[@Ibelieveinthedoctor]

The fall outfits!!! 😍😍

[@MerediddyS]

I love them so much!

[@CartoonJessie]

Yeah, election is stressing me out too and I live in Belgium. It's just so bad for the economy if a certain person gets elected. Inflation is already at an all-time high we really don't need that. (Not to mention all the emotional stress bound to happen if he gets elected and my American friends have to live through that as a result.)

[@MerediddyS]

💔

[@musicdude700]

Nightmare on elm street is my favorite of the 3. Did you like any of them more than the other? Thanks for posting!! See you next week ❤️

[@MerediddyS]

Yeah I liked Halloween best!

[@Climbingcricketer]

Have you got any tips for getting into books? I've got a bookshelf of 3 Christmases presents and still haven't made a start on it

[@MerediddyS]

Ooo start with one you know will hook you- even one you've already read! And try to replace phone time with book time. Bring it with you everywhere!!

[@hannahcardall32]

I’m genuinely divided between whether you would hate ACOTAR or love it. It’s my current favorite book series.

[@MerediddyS]

I will read them one day!! Some of my friends think I won't like it... but some think I will! I don't like masculine dominating men in a romance so I think that's why they think I won't like it?

[@XenaNemyt]

I’m curious, what kind of workshops do you lead for the astronomers? Are they acting workshops?

[@MerediddyS]

They're communication workshops! With a focus on body language and positive listening skills- especially when navigating difficult conversations (i.e. flat-earthers)

[@jacquelinemcnaughton1824]

Random question, for your honey highlights do you have to bleach your hair? They look so fantastic on you, you're inspiring me to try some coppery or honey highlights on my brown hair and I was just curious.

[@MerediddyS]

Oooo good question! I get a baliage which is lighter on the dye/bleaching, so it's less harmful for your hair! Especially with my curly hair- too much bleach can really dry it out! Talk to your stylist about different options if you're interested!

[@MarlonBrandosLostEyes]

I haven‘t gotten far in the video so sorry if you mentioned it but. Have you read any books or watched any movies by Stephen King?

[@MerediddyS]

Hehe not sure if you kept watching, but yes! I talked about Salem's Lot in this video- it's my first ever Stephen King book!

[@katiea1843]

What did you think of Scream? Will you be watching any of the other Scream movies?

[@MerediddyS]

So scary!! But we had a blast!

[@kingofpointless]

Sorry to inform you, but Danny Elfman was accused of sexual harassment by two different women last year. There's a section about it on his Wikipedia page.

[@MerediddyS]

DAMN. Is there no one left??? I'm gonna wait to tell Jade since she just gave birth... she does not need that weighing down on her right now!

[@kingofpointless]

@@MerediddyS I feel ya. Congratulations to Jade on her baby though!