DAY IN THE LIFE // RESTOCKING THE KITCHEN // GARDENING 2024 // GETTING READY FOR SUMMER

[@LaurenNicholsen]

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[@lesliedemarco1691]

Lauren every time I see a long video from you, I am thrilled! YOU are my inspiration, YOU are da bomb! 😘

[@KevinTennyson]

Hey Lauren Prune the bottom leaves and branches from your tomato plant so they don't introduce disease to your plant.

[@JimLaw-kw2en]

Step one. One hour mark

[@VictoriaS29]

Yes, would love to see a pantry organize & declutter video ❤👍 I would definitely leave the dinning table for Christmas. It will look stunning once you decorate it. I would put the other tree where you had the large Santa & put Santa on the front porch. I'm sure all the neighborhood children would really enjoy that 😊

[@wendyeskelin8765]

That's so funny on the chicken's laying eggs in the bushes! They are so cute, it would be hard to not just sit out there for hours hugging them!

[@MelissaMarkley-w5o]

I also agree with one of the comments. Maybe convert your family room iff the kitchen to a formal dining room. It would look beautiful and then take out the round table in the little nook and make it a cozy little area for the family

[@BethKibby1]

The chickens are hilarious. Just so you know, eggs are laid with a protective coating. They last a long time out and about unless they are washed. You can float test the eggs to see if they are still good. Just fill a big bowl with water and add the eggs. The fresh ones lay on the bottom of the bowl. The ones ready for hard boiling raise up a little, but an end stays on the bottom. And the ones that float are compost. Of course now that the eggs have been in water the good ones will need to be refrigerated. Good luck with all the garden plans. It is always an exciting time of year. Here in the Chicago suburbs our nights are still too cold to get the tomatoes and peppers in the ground. I have to wheel them in and out of the garage every day. High maintenance little divas!

[@heatherhiggins6905]

My #1 must for meals is planning. I write meals out for an entire month (they can be moved around) but I know what ingredients to buy in advance and I also know what to thaw out of the freezer etc. I sit down with my calendar so I know what nights need to be quick and easy meals and what nights I can spend more time on.

[@jeanieturner5183]

I just kept laughing at all the eggs you kept finding. You make everything look like so much fun. Just love your videos.

[@AvaCollins-m3w]

Think you’re absolutely right about prepping fresh ingredients, if you have them and make it easy for yourself then it’s easy to cook with them!

[@tg5568]

The no bake chocolate cookies are great during summer. Weather here in Florida is warm but not terrible yet. They are expecting a humdinger hurricane season this year. You are an inspiration and joy/ comfort to watch!! 😊

[@kathleenjohnson8940]

❤🙏 For your mother on Mother's Day. Gardening looks great. Good job, Lauren☘️🐞

[@ScottWeiss-d2p]

You shouldn’t spray the plants all over. A deep watering is what helps the roots grow , if you’re just spraying the whole plant it’s not getting a full water. With your hot weather it dries out in hours. Deep water 3 times a week, you’ll be amazed what that does. I’ve been gardening for 30 years. Give it a try please. Dorene Weiss

[@debbiegordon7622]

I agree .My grandparents always told me to water early morning before sun comes up and when sun goes down and to never hise them on top like you said to spray them on the bottom because when sun comes out the sun burns the leaves..so i always water that way

[@MaLena1981]

Thanks for the tip Dorene.😊❤

[@ScottWeiss-d2p]

@@MaLena1981 your so welcome

[@sandrataylor3665]

Thanks for the tip. I'm confused as to why she's hand watering when she has soaker hoses am I missing something here

[@NadiChmie]

So love your chickie kids! Happy Mother's Day! Chickens on outdoor farms do lay eggs everywhere in & under trees, bushes so they should be ok. It is in there natural instinct to do this. You have to ensure you get them asap as they will sit on it & hatch. 🐣💐

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

Embrace the humbling embrace of knowledge, for in admitting fallibility lies the path to growth.

[@joannpergakis4183]

Today is mother's day Think beautiful memories of your mother I lost mine 19 9 months pregnant Grief is hard I have lost my child also forever 38 left 3 small children But evetyday you make your mother proud of you Your the best mother i know ❤️ Happy mothers day Enjoy your day JoAnn xxxooo May her memory be external

[@SamaraYoung-r1r]

I love your videos . I watch them a lot and so does my six year old and you are really good. It’s almost her birthday 🥳

[@Shelley-Nicole]

Maybe put both trees together on one side and create a winter forest style setting. 🎄🌲🎄🌲

[@tg5568]

I love doing crockpot meals because they are healthy and seem to be less work especially in the evening.

[@RosemaryOltarzewski]

Lovely video Lauren. Gosh your children are so lucky to have you as their wonderful Mother. ❤They are so well fed, so cared for, you make such a lovely home environment for them. I looked up why Chickens lay elsewhere from the hutch, gosh so many reasons, i know you will look it up too. 😊. I just wonder why you wash the fresh chicken? i know why regarding the veg, we do that here in UK. 🇬🇧 As always take care of yourself sending love to you. Goodnight from Rosie O 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@dianelambert8281]

I’m in full summer in Florida. I stay inspired by you. It’s so weird that I can watch you and I feel more focused. It’s like a good role model relationship. You keep me organized. I have tried several of your ideas. We are decorated for summer. I grow a garden year around. For meals. I try to make out 3-4 meals a week for dinner. I do a lot of veggie and ingredient prep and sometimes we use hello fresh a couple times a week. I work in the evening so I try to prep everything before I goto work. Or it’s on the stove.

[@amycrowe8243]

I enjoy your videos, Lauren. I like to keep my summertime meals light and fresh. My favorites are homemade chicken salad in coconut wraps (thrive market), anything grilled, lots of watermelon/cantaloupe, and tzatziki (w/ greek yogurt and fresh dill) on literally anything! As for the outdoor stuff.. the eggs aren't necessarily bad yet. I've never seen anyone use the yolk in their garden before but eggshells help keep pests/bugs out, especially tomato plants. Maybe just keep one tree and the dining table. Hope you have a great summer! I'm ready for it too!! ☀️

[@Leafkittie]

Just a tip on tomatoes. Snip off the lower branches as they grow. And try not to get the leaves wet. They can develop blight.

[@sabrinagraham]

I think that the large Christmas trees were a magical dream in your living room.. they created such a beautiful, magical and welcoming atmosphere with the fireplace in the centre, the sofas and armchairs.. the staircase all decorated.. it was wonderful.. this year it will still be more spectacular with the bookcase.. I would keep the formal table but move it to the kitchen.. Have you ever thought of creating a wonderful dining room instead of the living room you have in the kitchen...? And then create a small relaxing area with sofas in the corner where you have the round dining table, for aperitifs, with the liquor trolley etc? In such a way as to have a wonderful welcoming, spacious and relaxing living room with only sofas, armchairs, fireplace and bookcase.. And a wonderful separate area for everything else.. imagine a nice dinner, with the relaxation corner as an aperitif area.. The kitchen, full of foods, with the island as a buffet area, an important decorated dining table and with the warmth of the fireplace as a backdrop... I find it a very beautiful, elegant and welcoming idea... I have been following you with affection for years, kisses from Italy

[@amyversace4201]

I saw this as I read it! Great idea ❤

[@rachelkivarkis1801]

Thank you, sweetheart Lauren, for another great, fun and entertaining video. Grilling meals, I do often, at Summer time, and also, I enjoy shopping personally for groceries. It is rewarding, for I want to see what I am getting. Thanks again and God bless you. Enjoy dinner, with your beautiful family. 🥰🙏✝️🌷☘️✨👍💫🌟🪴

[@aylenetombergen7788]

Maybe there's room for the dining table next to the kitchen (replace the round table for Christmas)? Love your content Lauren!

[@KALIVireshwara]

I’d nam make the relaxation room into the tv room, and make the downstairs tv room into a dining area

[@LaurendyeDye]

Your rose bush is absolutely stunning. Your grocery store green onions are a super easy thing to plant and have a constant supply of onions. They will grow quickly

[@erasoup]

I would love to see your holiday tablescapes so I hope you'll find a way to have both your dining room table AND your trees somewhere. Your home is so magical at Christmas. Your decor is my favorite on youtube🤍🪻🌻🎃🍂🎄

[@debbiegordon7622]

Im a freezer meal prepper, ingredient prepper and meal prepper too..I use a local grocery store for food delivery..I am outside doing yardwork and gardening so I always make meals ahead put alot in freezer and in frug so makes it easy for me when I come in from working outside so im not figuring out whats fir dinner and im usually tired and not in mood digging thru frig to figure dinner meals..Its so much easier for me.. Love your garden..❤

[@rachaelbuell9060]

I’m just catching up on this video and am literally laughing out loud at the egg hunt!! The chickens are adorbs and truly have their own little personalities! So funny! 😂😂😂

[@thesearethedays9398]

You were sent on a real life Easter egg hunt!!! LOL Happy Mother’s Day to you, Lauren. ❤

[@justasmalltowngirl_lynne5089]

Leave your dining table where it is⭐️. Just put one 15’ tree in there and maybe put the other 15’ Christmas tree out in the back all decorated to enjoy the days & nights when it’s so nice 😊

[@martagrigoryan4705]

Hello Lauren, thank you for another interesting video, I love to see day in the life videos ❤😊

[@cristyrusch8058]

Happy Easter Egg hunt! So funny...........:) Happy Mother's Day!

[@thomaswiegand7348]

Please fit the corners of the sheets!!!!!!!

[@katmari]

Can somebody tell me why people put normal sheet on top of their fitted sheet? In Finland that would be concidered waste of time and energy😅 I think that would not even stay in place. I just don't get that😂

[@KevinTennyson]

Tip #2 Don't water the top of plant's. Water underneath the plant. Also, watering the tops of the plant's in the heat of the day can burn them as the water acts as magnifying glass.

[@donnaryan9365]

Thank you for this suggestion tonLauren, did not see your message until I had also said something. So hopefully she will find some time to review! We all need and can use some support with the basics❤

[@judydahl1683]

Your chickens made me laugh.It was so funny to see all the eggs in the bushes. I hope you keep your dining room table for Christmas. Your tablescapes are always so beautiful for the holidays. There might be a new place for the trees or maybe just one tree. I like to think ahead for the holidays, too.

[@marie4920]

I would put only one tree, too and keep the dining table. Two big trees is just too much for my taste.

[@jennkey2523]

That yellow rose bush is amazing

[@antiprettygrl13]

I plan my dinners out for the week and prep all the kids fruit when I get it. With a 15 month old and a 4.5 year old I go through a lot of fruit! I also prep their sandwiches ahead of time usually pbj and freeze it.

[@donnaryan9365]

Lauren tomatoe plants do not like getting their leaves wet with watering. Myself had a master Gardner suggest watering with one of this long wand attachments so you just water from the roots or around all of your plants to avoid issues. Rain water is the only natural exception to top watering. Just a suggestion. Have a great Summer! Here in the Northeast wind and rain continues. But the GARDEN. Must survive!

[@JuliaCrescent]

cedar plank Salmon on the grill! ♥♥

[@angelamonson]

You make me want to be more organized.

[@cameronmitchell1134]

You inspire me!!!!😅💕💃👏

[@shunawestern9153]

Loved watching as always. I couldn't believe it when you were in the Chicken pen, all those eggs, your chickens are bonkers, but oh so cute. Over in England we only decorate at Christmas by really using one Christmas tree, so how about you only use one of them in the front room this year. It might actually look better now you have that big built-in bookcase as well, you could try it,if you don't like it, just put the other one up as well. My husband is looking for new mattress, so I will look in to the Helix ones, see what we can get over here. See you later. 🥰🇬🇧🐾🐾💖

[@TammyBlanchard-he2wb]

Hey Lauren love the video everything looks great the garden is looking great those eggs on the bushes made me laugh so hard it was so sweet. You said you thought you were on an Easter hunt I said that to myself as well lol to cute. Keep the videos coming just love them.

[@debbiepochy6751]

The eggs in the bushes were so funny! I think the chickens figured, if you could not see them, you won't take them, LOL!! Love the yellow roses. I grill a lot in the summer too. I do find prepping my salad ingredients and fresh fruits for the week, helps me make better choices. 🐔💗🥚

[@americanresolutionist7272]

Eastern Wisconsin here. It's difficult to decorate or plan for spring here cause we don't know when that will be. Last year we had snow in May. This year we've had highs in 80 and lows in 20s... crazy. Spring seems to have bloomed, and finally got some fresh plants in pots on covered porch. Think I'm going To have to invest in quality faux plant fillers for porch next year so I get my Spring on sooner.

[@cecilia_cherieblossom]

The chickens are so funny xD

[@laurenmickle7788]

Asian coleslaw is a must!!

[@teresahatfield4521]

Lauren. Enjoy watching you decorate and style your home. I also enjoy your cooking segments. Thanks for all your ideas and inspiration.

[@tiffanyknight1514]

Can someone please explain to me why the eggs in the bushes weren't edible? And do broken up eggs help garden plants? Never heard of that before.

[@MelissaMarkley-w5o]

If you can't find another place to put on w of the trees, then i would just put up one of the trees. You love your table and I think you could do a beautiful Christmas table scape

[@jeanettescavuzzo3852]

Do not give up your dining room table😢 i’m sure you will make it look magnificent for Christmas 🥰 maybe just think of putting one of the trees up or rearranging your couches/ furniture to accommodate each tree in the corners🤷🏻‍♀️

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[@zhyttya_za_mistom]

Hello from Ukraine! It was very funny, eggs in bushes 😅

[@SamaraYoung-r1r]

I like cooking fruits I like like make up a fruit basket and having a summer potty and making lots of cakes

[@dawnrobinson4451]

Its almost 10.00pm .... I've just sat down with my cuppa 😊 always enjoy watching your videos. Sending best wishes from England ❤

[@mirelaxo]

Can you do the water/float test with the eggs?

[@michellecromartie8434]

Lol the chickens ❤❤❤❤

[@thebrodabode73]

OMGosh, those chickens are "cracking" me up. How on earth is that rosemary comfortable? Stupid question here, but why are the eggs not good? I just adore y'all's backyard. I wish we could grow tarragon here in Texas but I simply can't. Plus it's hard to find. Great video darling girl. xoxTXDeb

[@jacquelinemorales-steffes3262]

Lauren, I have a question…. Why are you not able to eat the eggs that were laid in the bushes? Is it because the time of when they were laid not known and therefore not edible? I have never had chickens or have had freshly laid eggs! But because of your videos I am interested in starting a small garden of cucumbers and onions and maybe tomatoes!!!

[@ItsChoirTime]

Where did you get that container for your asparagus? Struggling to find stackable but thin containers for fridge vegetables. Thanks!

[@joannpergakis4183]

I live alone now Kids grown, married I am a grandmother I love my foods fresh Not much of a freezer person I do the same as you I cut up all my fresh veggies I love to cook , I do a meal for 2 days I cook some Greek dishes

[@mommared6713]

What is the brand of the jalapeño ranch salad dressing that you like? I have been wanting to try it

[@JimLaw-kw2en]

❤❤❤yea, i will

[@genniejefferson6588]

It’s so so beautiful around your house.

[@marieippolito1620]

Did you decide not to take a portion of the garage and make it into a formal dining room? I would love to see you do this as I think it would make for some wonderful entertaining/decorating space!

[@JimLaw-kw2en]

Magic

[@sbdesignexcellence2966]

Kale is so harsh on the system because it doesn't break down easy and sometimes get stuck in the intestines. It's the webbing.

[@fletchfflctch]

I don't work and one kid has moved out the other is a junior in HS. So I actually use your menu printable, love it and so does my son and husband. Once I figure out what I need I go shopping, I use to do pick ups but I've got the time to pick out my produce. I wash all produce and any proteins go in the drawer. That's the extent to my meal prep that I do. The two trees are a tuff one, I like the semetry of them but I know you love doing your table scapes too. I say keep the table this year and see how you like it in the end and next year do what gave you the most happiness. Yesterday the temps were in the 70s and sunny beautiful day today rainy and mid 50s. Michigan gal here. The chickens are so funny with the eggs. Love the chickens such personalities they have.

[@karenfoster8664]

You mentioned something about a link for the yard furniture you have (by the pool Etc) did I miss the link? Love your videos!!

[@maureenterlizzi6594]

You often mention how much you like a jalapeno ranch dressing with your dino kale salad, what brand is it? My Whole Foods doesn’t carry one.

[@sammyallen9152]

Oh my goodness, Lauren, that is too funny.Easter is over, but the chickens are hiding eggs from you.I'm never seen that before.How interesting and I do think maybe should donate the trees.Cause I really do like the dining room table❤❤❤

[@wendyeskelin8765]

I think it would be a shame to not have up the trees at Christmas. I'd probably move the table.

[@donnalivermore6769]

Hey Lauren 😊 first off, I love reggae music, so it's too bad we didn't get to hear it and see the rest of your backyard video, and I absolutely LOVE your backyard ❤️ and also the girl who does my hair raises chickens and she said 💯 they are hiding them on you because you take them. Now there may be more to it than that but that's what she said lol also I told her you had a rooster before but you don't now and she said I can try you why she don't because their Mean! Lol, she said hers was always attacking her 😯 yikes! Anyway, I can't wait for your next video. Have a wonderful and blessed day ❤

[@Leluhuba]

Hey Lauren, I'm seeking a new bag for my work stuff and noticed the black one you put notepads/laptop into around 6 mins; can you give me any details on it please? Your restocking of pastas etc makes me feel at ease. It's always nice to have those things when you need them, and I do the same thing. ☑

[@JimLaw-kw2en]

Ok

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[@Taborl826]

So funny that you have "rosemary eggs" I enjoy watching the chickens (and your channel of course)!!

[@nancyjuve540]

Do you always wash your chicken?

[@geneticallymodifiedpsyche2609]

Hello from Georgia, Lauren! My kids and I love your channel. Excited that I caught it 1 minute after release! Thanks for the motivation!

[@jenn8840]

where did you buy your bed?

[@stephaniec4310]

Why are we talking about Xmas trees?😂

[@JimLaw-kw2en]

24:15 wow

[@Sassygrannyvlogs]

💙

[@paulahammett]

eggs in the bushes..that is a new one for me too & I am 60! LOL Thanks for sharing your life with us!! XO from NE Texas!

[@sbdesignexcellence2966]

If the eggs are not edible then why put them on the plants or are they different eggs than what you found in the trees?

[@user-gn6dj4fc1y]

You should soak your plants not just lightly spray them. I do love your videos but the watering was driving me crazy.

[@lindahaines3875]

What do you marinade your chicken thighs in? I love your chickens, your such an awesome mom. Happy Mother’s Day beautiful.

[@JimLaw-kw2en]

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[@juliecollins5777]

Love and look forward to your videos! Out of all of them I watch yours are my favorite!

[@heidiklaassen6026]

so why weren't those eggs that were laid in the bushes edible? Just asking for a friend😊

[@dianelambert8281]

Why were the eggs not edible? Thats funny they are true easter eggs hunting

[@judyohara959]

I don’t think she knows how long the eggs have been there.

[@southernlycait]

The eggs in the bushes has me dyingggg omg😂😂😂

[@pinkgirlprecious4384]

Why you don’t eat the egg?

[@PamWarwick]

I enjoy your videos. I love seeing your chickens and hearing the sounds they make. Keep your dining room table.

[@gingersnaps997]

The weather on the East Coast is inconsistent at best. We are coming out of a rain spell that is scheduled to come back tomorrow. Today, it is sunny and a warm 85 degree and extremely humid..bad hair day. It will be 65 on Saturday. Just crazy.

[@pennyjenkins7519]

The eggs in the bushes are just hilarious I'm like oh my gosh let's do Easter egg hunt

[@vivianperez8786]

Thank you, Lauren for sharing your video.

[@charlenelindsay2019]

Dear Lauren, i so enjoyed the "egg hunt".Your girls are so creative. Hugs 💞

[@rgvtexas8391]

So why aren't the eggs edible? You don't know if they were laid last night or 2 months ago. Tell me how you determined that they weren't edible. I buy farm eggs from my local farmers market.

[@kellyharriman8775]

Cavatappi pasta, mozzarella balls, tomatoes, basil, red onion. Combine while pasta is somewhat warm- with olive oil to coat and salt. Little pepper. Put in fridge. Perfect side and leftovers I just put some grilled chicken in it and it’s a lunch for our daughter. Or ourselves!

[@hops4lyfe]

I always look forward to watching your videos.