DECORATING OUR NEW HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS! Holiday Recipes + Hosting tips | Budget Dinnerware Haul

[@Zofia2]

I heard Kim's voice saying "fresh herbs, fresh citrus - it elevates the dish!" when you were talking about the parsley 😂 it's the same as watching Kim declutter and hearing your tips in the back of my mind! 😂 I love that you guys are friends and support each other and it's really cool to watch both of your videos and see that you are connected in a positive way and not by drama! ❤️❤️❤️

[@freckledcrafts86]

Omg same 🤣

[@stoudthouse46]

yes I was thinking the same thing 🤣

[@ThisMamasHouse]

If this is how you do your first thanksgiving without a proper table, I can’t wait to see what you do next year!!!

[@shirleyjjohnston5469]

I’m a retired RN now and I would say that at least 50% of my time was at home or at work. I dearly missed so much. But you have no choice in many things. When I hosted I had chair issues. 🤪. You see I had a large table but only 4 chairs. Bring a chair!! No one complained ever. . Your table is beautiful and you did a stellar job! I love your house. Turkey looked great.

[@sharminrahman8038]

As someone of a different religion, it is always nice to see how other people celebrate their religious holidays. Thanksgiving is my favorite US holiday.

[@somanyplusme7437]

My favorite Christmas tradition is the Christmas Eve gift. Each year we get our kids a new set of pjs that they get to open on Christmas Eve morning and wear all day. In the evening we watch Polar Express and I make cocoa in special cups and bring it in during the hot cocoa scene in the movie. #christmastimeishere

[@emilycarr2983]

This sounds lovely ☺️ My family has some similar traditions. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@somanyplusme7437]

Thank you Emily, Merry Christmas!

[@malloryhowell7378]

This video embodies why I love this channel. Real. Wholesome. Christian. It’s not about anything other than love.

[@crystaldawn3477]

I just love the joy and gratefulness you exude especially in your new home. The mentality that everything doesn’t have to be perfect to be perfectly wonderful is so refreshing! What a blessing to be able to go out in your own yard and find beautiful foliage for your holiday table! Your new home is just glorious and I’ve loved watching this exciting transition!

[@RogersN18]

I absolutely love how meaningful and simple your tree is each year! Our one tradition is that Christmas is not always on Christmas! Hubby is a LEO and doesn’t always have the holiday off so we pick what works for us! #christmastimeishere

[@patseemore5019]

Nicole a very grateful Thank You to your husband, and a big Thank You to you and your family to being his support system. Praying for his safety in these troubling times!

[@prolifemama]

Hey there, fellow LEO wife here ♥️. We've been pretty fortunate. My husband works for a pretty large agency so there's a lot more flexibility. All the peeps on his precinct will volunteer for the holidays they're willing to work during the season and if they have enough volunteers to meet the quota then the rest get the day off. He'll be working Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and Day. BUT he had off on Thanksgiving and will be home Christmas Day ♥️

[@aprilsmith6587]

How exciting to be able to host Thanksgiving at your new house! So happy for you! Also, the sound of the wind through all those trees must be just awesome!

[@OurCrowsNest5]

Mickey's Christmas Carol! My parents recorded it for us on VHS off live TV back in the late 80's, how it brings back so many amazing memories. I still watch it every year and introduced my children to it many years ago. A tradition that will be kept forever! Your daughter going around wiping down all the chairs is so, so darling. Love when they can help in little ways like that. Thank you for giving us a peek into your Thanksgiving with your family. And continued prayers for you and you family!

[@patseemore5019]

Natalie if you want to save your Pathos plant also known as golden ivy, cut it back to the leaves closest to the pot, leaving about 2 inches of stem forward of that leaf.. Do cuttings from the end of your vine and and put them in water to root. After rooting you can add them to your planter. You may also want to get a smaller pot for the plant. Plant roots like to be cozy. When you feel your plant has become root bound you only go up an inch or 2 bigger for the pot and add extra soil. Good luck ! I inherited my plant from my Mom and hers looked just like yours at the time. It is now lush and is over 20 years old. aI do not allow mine to vine and that may be why it is so full.

[@Elemiriel]

Your sentiments at the end made me tear up! My husband and I just bought a bigger house this year for the EXACT same reason... to make sure our families have a place to be together! So sweet and SO IMPORTANT!

[@kima260]

Your home is really coming along. I love seeing your kiddos take part in helping out where they’re able. They will remember these times and cherish them as they get older and look back. Great content. 👍🏻 Watching from Michigan 🦌

[@dubsgarcia]

I love that you're watching Mickey's Christmas Carol! I grew up watching it and it is still my favorite Christmas Carol movie

[@magnolia31611]

Seeing your tree up on top of the box was so nostalgic for me. My grandmama’s home was a converted barn, right at the end of her street, and she had this beautiful big window on the front that had diamond shaped window panes. She’s put her 6’ free up on a table right in front of the window. I don’t know why, but I always loved the way the tree looked up on that low table. She would put tensile on it, with all of her collected ornaments (some from the 1930’s when she was a little girl❤️). Some of my favorite Christmas memories are around her Christmas tree, so thanks for bringing back those memories with your tree on the box, even though it didn’t quite work for your space❤️ Also, just wanted to say, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, grandmothers are so special🙏🏻❤️

[@PrincessKryssiQT]

👍 you are always so inspiring. I am so thankful for you. Your trust and faith in the Lord in the good and difficult times is such a great example. Praying for you and your family. Sending much love to you from Oregon 💚💛💚💛💚💛

[@madeleinep7103]

When Hailey hugged her cousin right near the end, she looked so much like her brothers. It's fun to see how your family reassemble each other.

[@madeleinep7103]

*resemble

[@heatherevrard6628]

My favorite holiday tradition is probably reading the Christmas story! There are so many things we enjoy this time of year like seeing Christmas lights or decorating together. But focusing on the true reason for the season is most important for us! #Christmastimeishere

[@vanessaellis4153]

What a wonderful family meal. Everyone having such a lovely time. Beautiful table setting xx

[@Thisorganizedmother]

My favorite tradition is driving out to see Christmas lights on Christmas Eve - even more special with toddlers this year. ❤️ 🎄 #christmastimeishere

[@annw1395]

Your home is perfect for hosting large family events! You have plenty of room for people to move around easily, lots of dining table space, a lengthy buffet serving area, the kids' table, spacious living room. I love how you find practical, cost-effective solutions to any issues. The folding tables and chairs were ideal. A casual, comfortable, happy, relaxed day!

[@tarahillary5156]

I absolutely love your videos. They are so motivating for me! Side note: I had to pause and comment to share the immense relief I had when you fixed the folded cover of the chicken encyclopedia. Thanks for that! 😂

[@ChristopherSmith-gv4yc]

Even though the dinning room is not finished it was such a beautiful setup and such a beautiful family! What a special memory

[@laurawright6565]

This Christmas my college-age boys both get to come home to visit. We miss them so much. They're seniors this year so they have not been able to be home since early summer. We just can't wait. We are doing more activities together while they are home than gifts this year.

[@kelseyb3431]

As soon as your final montage started with the song “angels we have heard on high…”-so teary eyed. What a beautiful day!

[@craftygirl7]

For several years my hubby and I hosted Christmas when we were first married. It was so much fun. We live in a tiny condo. We had a good amount of people. We made it work! I really think you do what you gotta do to make it work. We still are in the condo. Making it work every year when we plan a few events during the year. I love the idea of owning stuff you will keep forever! I have a lot of that in my condo. I make do with what I own. Every year I get creative with the decorations that I already own. It's fun to decorate with what you got.

[@zanazulkifli2372]

I love the positive vibes in your videos ❤️ eventhough I’m not celebrating Thanksgiving or Christmas, but I love seeing how everyone in your family so close and just enjoying the moment spent together. In our country, we celebrate Hari Raya and that is when we all gather and eat a lot of food. And just appreciate the celebration and food. Your video reminds me of family and love. Much love from your viewer from Malaysia ❤️

[@shittletonmiddleton]

I’m completely addicted to your videos. Especially since you just moved! My husband, daughter, and I are moving out of Charleston to be back with family in just a few weeks and you’ve been seriously inspiring me for our new house! Also making me feel better about not having everything the way I want it immediately 😂

[@colleennielsen2794]

Thank you so much for sharing your dressing recipe! And thank you for helping to make this holiday season even brighter!

[@valeriehopkins644]

Your brother looks like an auburn version of you. I cleaned a corner and found the figurines to my husband's childhood nativity. All is well. Lovely setting. Tree looks fantastic. The extra height allows you to see the gifts.

[@christinekalin3321]

You look more and more like your beautiful mom every day. When you were in the kitchen with the purple sweatshirt on.. you looked just like her.

[@elizabethmacmasternorris8232]

I love the cooler idea before big holiday dinners! I never have enough room in my fridge for all the extra ingredients and it also puts everything in one place which is probably much easier the day you need it. My favorite holiday tradition is making a yummy brunch on Christmas morning (usually involving cinnamon rolls) and just relaxing in pjs with good food and coffee while I watch the kids play with their new toys. #christmastimeishere

[@rachellehoogendoorn]

Favorite tradition is staying up until midnight Christmas even then opening presents.

[@grammytammy3535]

#Christmastimeishere... My favorite traditions include 3 gifts for each child. One is practical, one is something you really want, and one is like something you can use all together as a family. Kinda like the three gifts brought to baby Jesus!! I also love our charcuterie Christmas Eve. Gifts after food... So wonderful!!! Absolutely love this time of year!! ❤️

[@lesliec.7796]

In tears with the beauty of real love and family in the holidays! ❤️❤️❤️

[@christinerichards4302]

Your video was great (they always are) but this one really gave a warm, cozy feeling to it. You looked so happy and proud of your new house. The excitement you had to be hosting your first family dinner in your new place made it extra special. You have a beautiful family and I hope you have a blessed holiday season.

[@angelamcgeown5144]

Such a beautiful Thanksgiving in the new home!! One of my favorite traditions is going to Longwood Gardens to see the beautiful holiday lights.

[@gabriellecontino5176]

You must live in SE pa!

[@Elledub20]

We went the night before! Love longwood

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Looking forward to seeing got my reminder on 👍🏼 So sad to hear of the passing of your sweet Grandma. Thinking of you all - hope you saw my post to you on IG - such lovely photos to remember her by & I know she will never be forgotten. May her dear soul Rest In Peace 💞💖❤️

[@NatalieBennett]

Thank you so much, Sharon! ♥️

[@stephanie7776]

My favorite tradition is setting up the tree. I lost my mom early in life and have most of the ornaments from my childhood and now adding with the kids, it's so sentimental and just makes it Christmas! ❄❄❄❄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@gailpepper1201]

I love the view of your property out the windows!

[@anadelwrites2144]

I loved sitting at the kids table and was gutted when I grew to old for it 😀

[@donna8264]

So glad I found your channel! Your family makes me smile and is such a blessing! Looking forward to watching your new house come together as you continue to settle in 🏡

[@brendatenney8404]

Looked like a wonderful time. We went to my aunt's house and I saw a lot of cousins I hadn't seen since way before the virus mess. Just a blessing. ❤️❤️

[@BizzyBee30]

Hey Natalie. Do you have a quick easy and cheap Christmas appetizer idea that everyone will like? I am at a total loss for ideas on what to bring to a pot luck!

[@beachlover4413]

Beautiful, Natalie! So very special. I think we all appreciate being together more now that we have experienced being apart.

[@lindsaykjoy]

So many things about this video were so beautiful and heartwarming ❤️❤️ I literally said out loud “Natalie, you’re getting me in all the feels today!” as I watched the footage of your lovely family gathering 😍

[@MostlyCaffeinated]

Yessss outdoor refrigerator. Bonus of living in cold climates during the holidays

[@healthylivingislam06]

This I like to see.. and I pass my condolences for the passing of your grandmother.

[@NatalieBennett]

Thank you so much. ♥️

[@ClaireDeLune2848]

Folding up the shorter, colorful table runner in the center of the longer table was such a good idea! I love how it turned out!

[@Lck1972]

My husband makes a very similar stuffing, bacon, onions, celery and he adds mushrooms. It is absolutely the best and our family loves it the best.

[@megancraig8145]

So nice seeing your sweet family gather for a Thanksgiving meal. Your home is coming together so nicely! 🦃💛🧡🤎

[@clarimelvlakancic72]

So clever what you did with the tree!

[@smariel7]

You are such a joy to watch…. I love how your gracefully keep things real…. Like how you figured out the tree 🌲 situation! You inspire me to be a better mom and wife. I know you are not perfect, but you are a blessing!!

[@tlindsey5833]

Just moved into our new home last week-loving our 5 acres! We have been doing lots of cleaning and sprucing it up. We have the tree and stockings up and it’s feeling like home. I was so excited for your new video today. You are the first KZbinr I ever started watching and still my favorite! 😊

[@jeansafron8568]

I would lay down a flat sheet underneath for any crumbs or spills. My aunt always does it and it works great!

[@minervacuervo4662]

Love the last song: Gloria in excelsis Deo is my one of my favourite Christmas songs

[@croccatcher]

My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️❤️❤️

[@Splitleaf]

I also used a basket and weights to make my Christmas tree taller! 😂 only I used a wicker baskets but frugal clever minds think alike!!

[@jamiepan7650]

Kimi Wad sent me over, and I’m glad she did. I really enjoyed it, You are so sweet.

[@crafterdeidra]

I'm glad that you had a great time together with your family for Thanksgiving. Great video as always. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@PrincessKryssiQT]

Thanks!

[@shelbyhofstetter3999]

Where are your TV stands from?!

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Happy Monday Natalie. Your table was lovely and isn’t it wonderful to be able to pop outside and gather from ones own property the beautiful branches? Thank you for sharing.

[@amberrocha9731]

Natalie you have such a beautiful and blessed family! Loved how you set up your thanksgiving table! I’m going to make that dressing looked so yummy. Your home is so beautiful!

[@shadegarden7375]

Your sweet Haley is such a good helper and growing so fast!!! Loved being a part of your week😍👏🏻👏🏻

[@mariepotvin8405]

OMG!! Ever since i was a little girl, we’ve always played that movie when we decorate the tree! Girl you got me tearing up! We just did it this weekend and started doing it with our son!

[@Jolly.Joy_Rose]

This thanksgiving was definitely memorable for us because we had no power 😅 The winds were blowing and my mom lives in a red zone area so they shut off the power to protect from wildfires, the kids regardless had a blast playing with each other and even though the food was cold the ambience was nice. Eating by candlelight set a nice calming mood

[@kelleybishop6275]

I went with white china for my wedding registry and love that it's never gone out of style!

[@kimberlyprice2]

Awww....some precious memories made there for sure.

[@phoebenabors4052]

My sister Christina also likes to make corn casserole. That's awesome.

[@lindavido7245]

Your table scape is so beautiful I loved the leaves oh my goodness , beautiful family. Have a wonder Christmas in your new home can’t wait for a tour. 🎄

[@lfgneely8031]

I can't wait to try the brussels sprouts casserole! Can you share a written recipe for your mom's dressing? Thanks

[@nicolechew1029]

Everything looked beautiful!! I loved the yellow leaves on your table.

[@lexiswanson8112]

TELL ME WESTON DID A VIDEO ON HOW HE DID THE TURKEYS! I'm dying to know how that turned out and what the baking powder did!

[@heatherkulp3715]

I love that cooler hack! We finally have a dining room at our new house too and can’t wait to host Thanksgiving next year 🥰 🦃

[@ashleybrown7476]

I just adore your sweet humble spirit. You videos are a blessing to watch and something I look forward to each week.

[@hannahdriedger539]

My favorite Christmas tradition is getting up early and opening presents by candlelight. #christmastimeishere

[@kaitlynlarson5443]

My favorite tradition is going to my grandma’s house for Christmas Eve/Day! My mom’s side all comes over and we have homemade pizzas and have a Farkle tournament! We spend the night in a hotel, and head back to my grandma’s for the traditional Christmas dinner! It’s my favorite! #Christmastimeishere

[@melindataylor6869]

I really like your diy tree stand. I'm borrowing it. I love your ideas. Think you should keep it

[@angiebarnett9821]

I love seeing Elf playing so fast lol. Love all your special ornaments.

[@lilyf8223]

My favorite cranberry sauce is homemade so so good

[@debbiesmith7151]

Beautiful! Looking forward to trying the Brussel sprouts recipe. Sounds yummy 😋

[@ruthellender4626]

Such a sweet video. I bet your hosting heart was so happy! My favorite holiday tradition is baking cookies for Santa with my sisters and our kids…and the food!

[@lianyshernandez5744]

Everything looks lovely ❤️ we don't need a lot to be happy just the people we love.

[@lauramanness5188]

#Christmastimeishere 🎄❤ My favourite Christmas tradition is leisurely having coffee/brunch with my family, at my parents' house, while opening gifts. Love how we fall into the same routine, listen to the same music (always some classic Amy Grant in there!) and make the same jokes every year (e.g. gift wrapped in cereal box - "Ooooo you got me Cheerios? My favourite 😂"). ❤🎄

[@jenthompson9067]

Love this video! You did a beautiful job with Thanksgiving. Total God thing that you have this house and are able to show such hospitality. God is good all the time. Merry Christmas!

[@vzimmer1951]

I still have to do it all!

[@Easyandwholesome]

We love our tree we got from Costco a few years ago. It looks so real! Has a remote and everything.

[@itoshiibaka8267]

Dont bears or raccoons get into the cooler? I'm just starting to get to have family traditions because our 2 year-old is starting to understand the season. I really enjoyed cutting snowflakes with him a couple of weeks ago. The gingerbread house making felt a little over the top, where he was sugar high and hard to manage. I liked decorating the tree, too, but I'll probably have to learn how to step back and let my family decorate the "wrong" way. 🤭😆 Building a snowman was fun, too, even though it was the spider robot from Spidey and his Amazing Friends. 😂 Here's to new traditions! Right now I'm enjoying writing my cards.

[@coffeefortwosolly]

I smiled throughout this …Thankyou…and yes those flowers were beautiful 🥰🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧💕jane

[@skeederskeeder9649]

Your table was beautiful and it looks like you had an amazing time with family. I especially liked the cornucopia basket on your table. I am keeping my eye out for one to get for our table-they were all sold out around here.

[@lornasheets8447]

Your tablescape was very beautiful!

[@gabryylpierce8586]

Wow, that tree shows how huge that room is! It looks so beautiful and tiny.

[@natalkaruss]

Love watching your videos. I practice your laundry back and it made my life so much easier with 3 kids. Thank you 💕

[@MarySpringer14]

#christmastimeishere my favorite holiday tradition is to drive around with hot cocoa and go look at Christmas lights with my hubby and kiddos.

[@lindsaymarie4416]

I love living in a northern climate for that reason of being able to put groceries outside during the holidays 🤣 I even had to put my turkey outside a week before Thanksgiving because I got a 1/4 beef that week and needed the freezer space lol

[@wonderwoman5158]

Wish we had friends in our new place haha. But for now it’s just us two and our 3 furbabies. Thanksgiving dinner didn’t work out for us the way we wanted but thanksgiving in general was nice . Hoping Christmas works out. Love the folding table honestly less things to manage and you can have that open floor plan 😍😍. Something we would love in our forever home. Loved the decor ideas for the table centerpieces. We put our tree up the day before thanksgiving so exciting to see it up and the lights so bright and ornaments 😌😌. Hope you all have a great week.

[@LaJessChelle]

Ok… love that cooler idea. Seriously… why have I not thought of that?!

[@AlisonKay]

I’ve never worn gloves while putting my tree up but I definitely should!! 🙈 Sending love and prayers your way! 💛

[@Hoodies56]

Fav tradition is christmas dinner with the family! #christmastimeishere