Everything I got For Christmas & Catching an OCTOPUS!

[@ColleenVlogs]

Finally doing a Christmas Haul for you guys! Hope your year is starting off great! Podcast channel - www.youtube.com/@relaxwithcolleenanderik7764 Instagram - instagram.com/colleen/ TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@colleen Main Channel - kzbin.info my PO BOX - Colleen Ballinger PO Box 55995 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413 Stuff I like From Amazon - tinyurl.com/e4e3x669 *I make a small commission from Amazon if you use this link. It doesn’t cost you extra but if you would rather use this link to see products and then purchase them somewhere else, that’s cool too! This is just the easiest way for me to link everything in one place.* Colleen Ballinger is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, positive space online and bullying will not be tolerated. Thank you!

[@shellymichelle904]

Your mom is so creative and thoughtful. She’s a great gift giver. I see where you get your creativity from.

[@aliyah6943]

Your mom's sea glass artwork is sooo cute! What a great gift.

[@PriscillaBaudelaire]

TORTILLA TALK QUESTION: Colleen! Back in May of 2023… you and your mom took AncestryDNA tests but you never showed us your results! Please share them with us! 💝 Love ya! 😊

[@Casx96x13]

11:50 as an Oz enthusiast of 30 years, this literally made me sob. How special to have that as a family heirloom and how awesome they passed it down to you! It’s such a beautiful book!

[@kleismaria8862]

Tortilla Talk Question: Hey Colleen, a couple years ago you guys were House Hunting at a Celebrity's home, would you tell us which Celebrity it was?

[@hellohmylover]

Someone commented that it was iggy azalia (probably spelt wrong 🤔)

[@caitlinforster8189]

colleen, every day i swear we are more the same. even just in the vlog you got jewelry making supplies and that’s my fav hobby, then the FRESH BALSAM candle! also my favourite scent from there! i hope you have a great year!

[@monicaaa7]

TTQ: when's the honeymoon? do you plan on travelling more with erik?

[@MakeItMagical27]

They’re going to Alaska 😊

[@debbiedailey8048]

Colleen, would your mom do a video showing us how to put recipes on dishcloths? My mother in law just passed, I’d love to give the family one of her recipes like this! I am such a fan of your beautiful and creative mind. ❤

[@karenkane3220]

I love seeing the Xmas gifts!

[@LyndaDeLange]

TTQ! Hi Colleen! If you could put anything in a time capsule for each member of your family, what would you choose for each of them?

[@JackieHall71]

How thoughtful! Your mom has very thoughtful gifts. Your in-laws did a great job on gifts as well. :)

[@britneybythelake]

A lot of us are feeling the same! All wonkey and out of order since the new year! With time off work, this is the first full week back. 🎉 Fun vlog today, thank you! 😍🤩

[@JackieHall71]

With Christmas, Hannuka, and New Year's all being in the middle of the week, it has thrown everything off. It didn't ever feel like Christmas.

[@saraib6577]

Samesis

[@danellejones7580]

I agree I've been completely all over the place I just about got my house back in order lol hope everyone has a great start to the new year 😊

[@rachaelmccally3782]

The family bird frame is so cute omg also please keep us updated on the adventure challenge date night journal I’ve been considering getting it for me and my fiancé!

[@Rubiks_Qube]

TTQ: Colleen, are you calm, cool, and collected whenever Flynn grabs/touches a sea creature/bug/lizard? I'd be so worried that my child would get pinched/bit/stung etc...My response, even to myself is "We look, but we dont touch."

[@lilianatejeda1774]

TTQ: can you share some of your go-to recipes? I have a few from your quarantine videos but would love some more💕

[@emmanuellne]

TTQ: Colleen!!! I need an updated recipe for your cookie. I did it back in the pandemic, and I loved it!!! I had my notebook of recipes, too, but I misplaced it 😅

[@agneris]

Its the Nestle tollhouse recipe

[@ionaaaaaaa]

The seaglass thing is ADORABLE

[@rebeccalincoln8782]

Omg Colleen my husband and o got the 35 scratch off dates. We done scrapbooking and brunch. Enjoy that. Our next date night is Friday.

[@babbzybaby]

The frame from your mom is the best gift ever!

[@jillh1890]

petition for colleen to make longer videos!!! 🤩🤩❤️

[@unicornhypnotist]

The light displays are a sensory delight! 🌈🥰😍🌈

[@annarobbiewilcox6347]

You should put the sea glass picture on your inspiration wall in your office!! also please update us on the computer mouse!!!🤍🤍

[@emmakerr9275]

Hi Colleen! Soooo currently going through a breakup and it simply is the most painful thing. Your videos bring me so much joy and I was just wondering if you had any break up advice? Love you!

[@SherryBaby1107]

Trust me my house looks crazy too half of my Christmas is down the tree fireplace and patio fully decorated and lights still on every night my kitchen has Valentines Day stuff and Target has Easter Reese’s eggs out😂my mind is the same mess to the point that I’m questioning whether I’m getting sick?? I think it’s just too much happening all at once like what holiday is it? What month what day😂 I totally understand you just need a reset just take some time to clean or make jewelry or do nothing ! We will always be here waiting for you!! The light show looked so fun and what awesome presents!! I love the recipe towel and little birdie sea glass picture your Mom made and the Wizard of Oz book wow that was so sweet!! Cheers to 2025 paradise!!😂

[@laurenschenck5355]

Tortilla talk question Did ur parents ever lecture on ur eating habits now or in high school? LUV U 🎉🎆🎊🎊🎆🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎆🎇🎇🎆🎊🎉🎇🎇🎉

[@LinaAshley]

I gasped when I saw that book. You are so lucky!! What an incredible gift. You are the only “Christmas haul” I have watched. I don’t like seeing all the “luxury hauls” because I am a practical gift lover so it’s so sweet to see the amazing yet useful gifts you received! What was your favorite gift that you gave this year? Happy new year! ❤

[@hblanke]

My husband and I love the adventure challenge book. It is one of my most prize possessions in the entire world. Every date is a blast, even if it sounds lame, they always turn out to be so much fun. It is such an amazing way to connect with your partner and have fun. I’m so excited to watch y’all get silly with this book.

[@cynthialandry1052]

What a beautiful gift. The wizard of oz❤

[@morwenna]

TTQ: Does Flynn remember what he used to call fish when he was learning to talk? (Bledledledleh!) Do you think his early exposure to fish at the pet store influenced his love for marine biology?

[@desiregonzales6246]

I have that style mouse! I saw my occupational therapist using it - I've carpal tunnel - and decided to get it. Takes a little getting used to it, but I LOVE it now.

[@haileywatson4332]

Tortilla talk question: Hey Colleen! I have a question about being a Nicu mom. First off I want to say thank you, watching your videos really helped me when my son was in the Nicu❤️ but my question is, do you still think back to those days often? I find myself looking back on it still and just being sad. it’s been over a year and my baby boy is so healthy but it still impacts me everyday.

[@Misshissproductions]

TTQ: from Jane: have you ever considered selling your art? Maybe even an auction for childhood cancer?

[@rachelthomas4276]

Great idea!

[@reelrosie]

I thought you were going to say ‘we know it’s a pacific rock crab and not a red rock crab because Flynn told us’ 😂

[@quiltea56]

Hi Colleen, I love watching the kids fishing and enjoying everything they do to the fullest. I love your necklace. Are those the kids birth month flowers? I have always wanted one of those. After seeing yours on you I think I might get one for my mom for Mother's day. Love that your family does practical gifts. What a wonderful idea for next year. Can't wait to see what jewelry creations you have made. Hugs and blessings.

[@kleismaria8862]

Tortilla Talk Question: Colleen are you going to do another Musical Theater video? I loved the ones you've done already and would love for you to make another video.

[@agrimstad53]

you need to stop apologizing for not posting or taking breaks to clean and stuff. yes we all love it when you post, but keep in mind that you don’t owe us anything. you’re your own boss

[@morganfern29]

TTQ: Hi Colleen. I love your videos. Your family is so sweet amd adprable. Your kids are so precious. One question I have for you is, do you have any other kind of crafty ideas you would be qilling to share with me? One of my new years resolutions is to be ,ore crafty, I already loom hats and bracelets, and I recemtly started drawing more often, but do you have any other suggestions? Much appreciated. Love your vlogs!

[@debbiebousquet5677]

Hello an kewl light display the green plant thing is a flower from the "Rocky Horror picture show" from back in the 70s it was a movie a a huge stage production too I'm sure u would love it. I'm actually surprised iffn u never heard of it. ❤😂

[@Finnifoo9813]

She has heard of it.

[@Izzy-pg7jo]

The lights were beautiful

[@katetomlinson1638]

You gotta bring a bucket on a rope, fill bucket with water and enjoy! Or you can buy a aerator for a fish tank and keep em happy for a couple hours

[@Swellpalsforlife]

Omg I've been watching you FOREVER I literally watch your vlog every night on break. I feel like we are so much alike! I think our brains are pretty similar I have the same issue with my house being a mess, however I have no kids yet so I couldn't tell you why I'm like this.

[@createconsiderconnect3356]

Awwww such beautiful gifts 🎁

[@laurenschenck5355]

HAPPY NEW YEAR colleen and ur family and hope you have a happy healthy and wonderful beautiful year LUV U! 🎆🎆🎇🎆🎊🎊🎊🎉🎆🎇🎇🎆🎊🎊🎉🎆🎆🎉🎆🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎆🎆🎉🎇🎇🎉🎆🎆

[@Coolcarload]

Ttq: what’s your new year’s resolution and what do you hope to accomplish this year. Love you❤️

[@bebe2amour]

IS THAT A BABY BAILEY!?! I haven't been on KZbin in a year. Omg she's Bailey twin!!!!

[@13Gladyoucame]

Wow the sea glass artwork was incredible, so thoughtful and delicate, I LOVED IT!!! ❤

[@erwinignacio6453]

What's up Colleen? I love being outside. I went to a Christmas light display at Griffith Park a couple years ago.

[@delaneyexpressionalart]

the sea glass art from your mom is so lovely !!

[@Vicky-1126]

TTQ: just wondering, how often do u and eric go on date nights? i knew it can be difficult finding time for yourselves with 3 wonderful children. love you and your content!! :)

[@laurenschenck5355]

Tortilla question Do you plan on making more sea glass artwork and put it on ur wall? 🎉🎉🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎆🎉🎊🎆🎊🎉🎉🎊🎆🎇🎊🎊🎉🎉🎊🎊🎆🎆🎆

[@jazonwong]

I don't necessarily need any tapes and batteries but I feel you girl

[@kleismaria8862]

Tortilla Talk Question: Hi Colleen, what fruit trees do you have in your backyard?

[@laurenschenck5355]

Love Daisy when she pops up in the video so precious 🎆🎆🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎇🎆🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎆🎆🎇🎆

[@KatyWatson173]

The Helping Hands will help you with your jewelry making. I used to sell those at Radio Shack back when it existed. I had one and used it to paint barrettes. 🙂🐈‍⬛🐈💖🌈🎉

[@brynnsidelinger1843]

tortilla talk question: can you ask flynn why the octopus in the video only has 7 legs??

[@JennyJo6]

TTQ: Do you plan on staying at the SB house? In the nicest way possible…I get the vibe you don’t feel cozy and at home there compared to the LA house. Or is this your “forever home” and I’m reading too much into things lol💜

[@symptomoftheuniverse4149]

I tried to explain to my husband this immersive spectacle, he loves Christmas and when we were kids we would all pile into the car and go to the rich neighborhood and see all the pretty lights.

[@SEYEBONOMUSIC-2]

Tiny polished rocks make a really good necklace.

[@AdellineNicole]

hi queen!💗💗💗💗

[@sammiijohnson5340]

I love your hairstyle in this vlog so prettyyy 0:56

[@playwithmeinsecondlife6129]

Colleen I love you!

[@lisashrader3638]

Omg!!! My friend makes those pictures w/sea glass and sea shells!! ❤

[@cojay10]

I binge watched all of Haters Back Off. Ugh, I could've watched so much more

[@CraiginOhioUSA]

I still think a movie should be filmed.

[@lilianatejeda1774]

TTQ: would you mind sharing some of the beaches you like finding sea glass at? I know for privacy reasons probably not but just thought I’d ask😊

[@MoevHope]

Please film you clean some of the piles, I don't know why but watching people clean makes me want to clean and it encourages me, and atleast you have something for the vlog, TTQ: how is the mouse? Does it change the editing game?

[@madisintaylor8619]

I have a family heirloom that’s a copy of slices adventures in wonderland from 1916! It’s one of my favorite books!

[@tanyamonet-bakken6717]

TTQ: Did you find the jack that you dropped in the white rug?

[@swagster9573]

Hii I thought the sass podcast was only going on till Christmas?? Now I feel like I’m missing out

[@stephandharley99]

Same.. I was going to ask the same thing..

[@justkrish4435]

yeah same but they prob wanted to extend it

[@aquajewlz1]

The octopus is sooooo cute!

[@laurenm666]

what is the new necklace you’ve been wearing? it’s so cute!!!

[@melissaseng2561]

Tortilla talk question - does Erik have any show auditions coming up? The reason I ask is that I saw his Criminal Minds episode today and he was incredible.

[@marcelata8078]

I llllooooooovvvvveeeeeee your vlogs!!💙💚💙💛😋❤️💜❤️💛💙💚💜💚💙💛❤️

[@zoeemiller4990]

Just came to tell you that they have a blue and white octopus stuffy at Walmart for Valentine’s Day

[@jodydyson8648]

I'm so upset tonight crew, I took a day off yesterday, left my baby (almost 5) for the first time (other than hospital) and went shopping for her and went to see wicked!!!! I love wicked been dying to see it, it was fantastic, tonight coped it from my mother for leaving my un school age child!!!! Hurt so bad, I never leave her, sending her to kinder is hard enough, my soul is some what hurting,

[@jennifergonzales08]

tortilla talk question! will you ever post on your main channel? will you pick right back up on KZbin besides vlogs? love you! I hope your taking care of yourself

[@chichipurpleart]

TTQ: If you could travel back in time, what part of history would you want to see?

[@lesliemddunham7430]

I have not read any comments and so I apologize if other people are saying this, but how could you not tell that the one exhibit looks like Seymour’s plant from Little shop of horrors? Am I losing my mind or was that not with that plant looked like? Anyone feel free to chime in. Thanks! 💛 from Michigan

[@monicaszustakowski4616]

PLEASE MAKE A THEATRE KID TSHIRT AGAIN! PLEASEEEEE

[@abimoreno4323]

I like your video Colleen

[@karloditomasso]

wow beautiful park great for Collenne tne wonderful family I love tne children with tne real marine creators 😻😻

[@DebbieSp19]

TTQ: what is your dream role in a production would you like to be in?

[@jill3188]

TTQ WHAT DID ERIK PUT IN YOUR STOCKING????

[@markei1693]

Where does your mom get plain white towels that you can write on?

[@hellohmylover]

Ttq: are you still moving?!?!

[@alawrence2007]

Wait who was the Wizard of Oz book from?

[@NicoAlcock-y1n]

Who else loves Collen vlogs?

[@MyPiePie]

TTQ Is Flynn still asking for a green hamster 🐹

[@laurenschenck5355]

Amazing and incredible gifts queen you got for Christmas and how fun! 🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊🎆🎉🎇🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎆🎉🎉🎆🎆

[@75miadwn]

I'm pretty sure that hat also has blue tooth

[@theresaboles33]

Ahhhhhh first!!!

[@rachelthomas4276]

How brave was Flynn picking up,that huge crab?! 😮. Well done mom and dad for not making him afraid. I am ashamed to say I never let my kids do stuff like that because of MY fears and I regret that now. Amazing parents ❤❤❤

[@SheldonMoonsmom2019]

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[@ToochieTooch]

Tortilla Talk Question ...Are you moving? I thought I heard you say a few vlogs ago that you might be moving.

[@xxcrimz]

Hey pal! Please be careful with the new backdrop for the podcast. My cat ate a strand of that and ended up needing $3,000 in surgery ❤

[@Stefie30]

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[@jessicapukas1226]

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[@KendraDupree]

Seconddd!!!

[@adampaulgaskell987]

Hello Beautiful 😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@BBGG-5]

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