THE *MOM HOBBY* I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!! A DAY IN THE DOUBLE WIDE TRAILER! ✨spend the day with me✨

[@ashley8313]

So glad we have a video tonight. Haven’t ever asked for prayers but am asking for them this week. I have rotator cuff surgery scheduled for this Thursday. Asking for prayers for a quick recovery and the strength to get through the holidays as a mom of 3 without the use of my dominant arm 😂 thanks to everyone in advance! 🥰

[@barbaramatthews7900]

Sending lots of prayers

[@ObxVaGirl]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Praying for you, friend.

[@NewDayMarilyn]

Prayers for you!

[@karenjohnson5934]

Praying for you.

[@jenniferroberts8785]

I have been watching you for a while. I usually dont ask for prayers but i truly feel you have a gift to reach people that truly care . I am a grandma raising grandkids its a struggle they are nureo spicy issues. I been fighting cancer and a broken leg and hip this year and a half today i start chemo. I need strength.

[@dannadonahue916]

Praying for complete healing and for strength of mind and body in Jesus Name.

[@alainegregory6860]

Prayers ❤

[@duchessmartinez2035]

Sending prayers 🙏

[@teresawolf9335]

Prayers going up for you

[@JoAnn-he7ws]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lindawilson6419]

Hiya merina, what a great vlog! Im 61yrs and what I've learnt is time goes very quickly, you have 4 beautiful children, if you want to spoil them then do it! When they are gamers it is very expensive but you want to make them happy. They are growing up, so enjoy being around them. ❤Please don't feel you have to justify what you spend, it's your money. Anyone moaning is just them trying to control you. ❤❤

[@aimerandolph644]

I wanna start by saying thank you for everyone's prayers after I mentioned interviewing for a job. I got the job!! I will be working as the office manager / administrative assitant at a local church. I am so excited! Now to the video...thank you for sharing the list from the elves on how to make slime! My ten year old daughter is in her slime era and will be so excited to try this. You have sparked interest in me to try cross stitch again but doing it with plastic canvas and yarn. I used to do that with my Grammy growing up. I remember I found it calming for some reason. That cake looked so good! We are also having a small Christmas for our kids as far as gifts go. I love the ideas you gave as both my kids are big gamers as well. I feel like gamer kids can have a negative stereotype sometimes so it is refreshing to see supportive parents of gamer kids....hope that makes sense lol. Another lovely video with our besties!❤

[@Rita-yw2tn]

Congratulations sweetie !!! 💞🙏🏻💞

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@aimerandolph644 congratulations.

[@marilynholt351]

Hi !!!! I am actually a professional seamstress, I worked in sewing factories for over 25 years and got hurt and ended up disabled. However, I have been able to continue on with sewing for people. Quilts and pillows are my favorites, although I have everything from wedding dresses to swimsuits; and, I have never been able to use a needle threader!!! 😂😂😂 I know it's nuts!!!!! I love to cross stitch!!! I am doing pillow cases for my daughter and my sons girlfriends for Christmas!!! So very happy you enjoy threading. (Special note: on the back of your cross stitching, when you finish with the thread, loop your needle underneath your threads 2 or 3 times. There is no tying and then all you have to do is trim your thread.). Much love sent to you and your precious family.

[@haileymackey7175]

Hey guys, I’m glad Marina is known to have a prayer request in her comments. My husband just lost his little brother December 1st he was shot. My husband and his family need all the prayers they can get! I appreciate everyone praying and taking time out of there day! I will be going through the other comments and praying for as many other people as I can! God bless! Marina thank you for having such a good soul! I’m so thankful and blessed to have found your KZbin channel! ❤

[@tinadenike2357]

Prayers to you and your family for your loss

[@haileymackey7175]

@@tinadenike2357 Thank you so much!

[@fearfullycreated]

We will pray for your family! I’m so sorry that happened 😢😢😢😢

[@haileymackey7175]

Thank you so much! I love your channel! We appreciate it so much! ❤️❤️

[@vaughnpotter8651]

Prayers to your family God bless y'all from East Tennessee

[@rawrbecca2644]

OMG! Merina, I have been saying for days that I want to pick up cross stitch again. My grandmother taught me when I was very young but after she passed I never did it again. I'm going to start again! You sparked a memory that I can bring into my current life.

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Glad y'all are finding some time for hobbies this month--a little fun mixed in with the craziness of December. I hope the kiddos enjoy their gifts. Continued prayers for Nanny.

[@staceygiometti9680]

That’s A Great Teaching Tool For All Of Us, Getting Our Kids A Few Nice Gifts & Having Them Pick A Name Off The Tree And Making Someone Else’s Christmas Splendid.😊 Thank You Merina.

[@karenseay2225]

I'm sorry, whoever tells you you're doing too much for your kids is wrong. You know your kids better than people watching a video and judging. If you've prayed about it and God is directing, that's what matters. You and Shane are fantastic parents. None of us are perfect. We do the best we can. I enjoy all your videos. My favorites are the DIY but I love watching the kids too and the home making.

[@CrowdedHouseVlogs]

I was a teen mom and was very poor I also grew up a poor kid so when I had triplets at 37 and we are now financially comfortable I definitely go over board for my littles .. book fair money, school trip money, bigger birthdays and family trips. It’s part for them but it definitely heals the little girl in me who didn’t get those things and the guilty mom who couldn’t do everything for my older kids .. for me it’s also about balance so we do a lot of charity and make sure my kids remain humble ❤

[@karenhowell4918]

I have been watching for about 6 months. You have been growing like crazy! What a blessing you are !!

[@tracyorme5956]

You, my beautiful friend, do not have to apologize for anything. Your kiddos are the most amazing, kind, loveing,and selfless kiddos. You and Shane are doing everything right . 🩷🩷🩷💙💙💙

[@shawandahadnot7539]

Marina I can tell that you spend time with your kids because the gifts that you got for them suits their mind frame I'm one your new silent viewers

[@cheechie2749]

You guys have earned everything you can do for your kids!! You have a great family and you all deserve everything you have been blessed with❤❤❤

[@barbb.7028]

Hey, the hat on your cross stitch isn't messed up. It's unique. One of a kind. I think I've heard that the mayo makes the cake moist. I think it's awesome that you are trying new hobbies and also that you want to be a better you. I find it's easy to get "lazy" and just accept myself as I am now when I could be a better person.

[@sylviaesposito4757]

My Hubby does all the cross stitching in our home. I don’t like doing it. His pictures you can hang up backwards because his stitches are so good and tight. Keep at it and you will have a wonderful gift of love for your Hubby.

[@debbielopez6593]

Really loved your Christmas gifts you are giving to your precious children sweetheart. You and Shane are raising wonderful children,and you are a true blessing to us all.

[@candacelytle9113]

My Dear Marina , I am asking for many prayers for my wonderful Brother- in-law, He is battling brain cancer , Him , my sister and his children really need all the prayers they can get ❤️🙏

[@alainegregory6860]

Prayers ❤

[@alainegregory6860]

Each year my kids had to donate at least 10 items from their room to unfortunate children. Then if the received more than 10 gifts in total, they had to donate the amount over.

[@alainegregory6860]

We always did the read, wear, need, and want, then starting Dec 25 through Jan 6. (Epiphany) 12th day of Christmas. They were given a small gift each day. We also started reading a chapter a day in Luke from December 1st through 24th. My kids are 42 and 45.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Praying for them.

[@JoAnn-he7ws]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@waynettefoster7078]

Mayonnaise cakes were popular back in the depression days. My mother made them all the time. It was a family favorite! That cake became popular because it doesn’t take eggs or oil. Since mayonnaise is made of oil and eggs! We love that cake. Did you know something else was popular during that era. It’s called a water pie. But I’ve not made one of those yet. I was told it’s very good also! 😇🩷

[@violetb2667]

I’ve been thinking about you all day. My poor kitty got a blood clot and all I can think is I wish I can have someone pray over him. He’s sedated and we are waiting to see if he will regain control of his legs or if we need to let him go. If anyone could just think about him tonight I would greatly appreciate it. His name is Mr. Mouse and I raised him since he was 3 weeks old. He doesn’t like anything in this world but plastic and running water and just recently meat sticks.

[@karenjohnson5934]

Praying for Mr. Mouse and you.

[@Julie-si3hi]

🙏🙏

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Praying for you and Mr. Mouse.

[@haileymackey7175]

I am praying for you and your kitten!

[@fearfullycreated]

We are praying for Mr. Mouse! 😢❤❤

[@reginathompson9350]

I have totes full of cross stitch thread and kits but my favorite hobbies for winter are sewing and crochet, my favorite in summer in gardening and canning.

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

Hey baby girl, my 32yo granddaughter, came back to the Lord, heaven on earth ,I am the happiest Nana ever❤ just had to shair with you😊

[@blessedbeyond2118]

Praise God 🙏 I'm so happy for you! He will leave the 99 to go after the one!!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@robertalordagarcia9992 that's wonderful news. Praise God.

[@tammyplumley2645]

You did great on the gifts! They will love everything! 😢

[@elizabethlogenecker343]

I love seeing the different personalities of your children.Mom and Dad your doing a great job with them.

[@ke3959]

Its only used to give moisture to the cake. You know its egg and oil mixed together. You never taste it. You can fry grilled cheese in mayo The mayo taste is gone. You can use it any recipe if you don’t have oil and you will never get a dry cake unless you just way over bake it. Try making a grilled cheese. You put mayo on each side of bread and make sure its the side that is fried. Just cook it until its crisp and browned. You will be surprised. ❤

[@CraftyCreations-io7no]

If you like to cross stitch you should try diamond painting. The kids might like it too because they have lots of cool paintings for kids too. I would start with small ones first if you do try it. Love watching all the fun with the elves.

[@annemarieacosta8775]

Perfect Christmas gifts for the family. You put a lot of thought into picking them out. Angel Tree gifts are going to brighten many faces Christmas morning. ❤🙏 May God Bless you all ! Glad the dogs had fun in the snow.

[@carolbowman-thomas1183]

Good idea for Christmas. It’s about God and we are to help others. We are blessed when we give or help others. Kids these day are so spoiled and out of hand . I like what you are doing. I cut down a lot for my grands this year.

[@truthfullyme7416]

Those are awesome gifts. The kiddos will love it all. 🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@debbiehutson4305]

Shane.....the song with the "golden brown, upside down, applesauce cake is from The Walton's Christmas Album. Jason sings it to his mama.

[@lindadickerson5960]

Hey Merina. First of all love your videos. You could be part of my family. Your very down to earth and humble. I can tell how much you love your kids and husband. You made a good statement about how material things for our children can out grow them within a year. I have a friend who instead of giving a lot of gifts to their kids. They made a new year renewal to take that money and plan family trips with eachother. They plan every year to go skiing are skating trying new things. They love it they have family pictures and all those memories. Im a grandmother and im so glad that we took vacations together when my child was young. Just something to think about and of course we could take those trips with you on utube. 😊 Your such a good mother and Shane is a wonderful father. Thanks for sharing your family with us each week.

[@dawnscoular2809]

The Miracle Whip takes place of the egg and oil you normally add to your cake. Talking about cake. If you replace the oil in a box cake with apple sauce, equal measures, you will have a moisture rich cake. So good! My grandma did this all the time. She always made the best cakes. But I wanted to let you know is this. Never sell yourself short when it comes to cooking. I heard this recently "You are not growing as a person unless you are uncomfortable." I had to think about it. Unknowingly we all set boundaries for ourselves and we get comfortable inside those boundaries. But when we grow, we are uncomfortable. Your doing an amazing job at showing your kids it's OK to try new recipes, and be uncomfortable. If the recipes do not turn out good, well you learned from that too. Saying all this your doing a great job, and I enjoy watching you grow has a wife, mother, teacher, chief, baker, farmer and over all else a chaos wrangler. Ok, bye! ❤

[@pammpowers3149]

Great video I only have 1 little one and that’s my great granddaughter I’m getting her baby alive with a target grocery basket it’s bright red I’ve been told by my heart and kidney drs this will be. My last holiday season on this earth which means I’ll be with my Saviour 😊 I think I’ll be here till Jesus calls me home. Lovenhugz from the capital city of Illinois ❤

[@joyceclark8163]

Prayers ascending for you..the doctors don't always know..was a nurse over 40 years🙏 🙏🙏 May you be blessed always 🙌 Enjoy your Little One this season ❤

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@pammpowers3149 praying for you. Please don't believe everything doctors say. I'm here because my mom didn't give up on trying for healthy kids. She had 4 miscarriages before my brother, then 3 in-between us.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

I know I've asked for prayers a lot and y'all always come through. I need major prayers. I have to have surgery soon to fix 2 fistulas that are connected from my bladder to my intestine. I don't know when surgery is. I'll let y'all know when surgery is. I also ask y'all to please pray for a dear friend of mine I've met through KZbin. Her son-in-law has lost over 60 lbs in a short time and having some serious health issues. He's in the hospital waiting for surgery right this minute. Thank you in advance. God Bless.

[@suemiller2099]

Prayers for you Alma & your friends son-in-law! ❤🙏🏻

[@Julie-si3hi]

🙏🙏🙏

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

​​@@suemiller2099 thank you, friend. I've been getting your comments I just can't write everyone back and don't want anyone to feel left out. I hope you and your family are doing well. We're continuing to pray for y'all.

[@dannadonahue916]

Praying for successful surgery, quick and easy recovery and strength as you go through this in Jesus Name. Praying also for this gentleman and his health issues. Jesus is the Great Physician and is All Knowing! He knows our need before we even do. Prayers for answers and solutions for him in Jesus Name. ❤❤❤❤

[@haileymackey7175]

I am praying for you Alma. I hope your surgery goes well and a fast recovery! I am praying for your friend’s son in law as well along with his health issues! ❤️

[@novellapfeiffer161]

You could put a dot of paint on each white stylus like the blue and red so each child will be able to locate their stylus. Love from your virtual grandmother ❤🎉

[@colleensnyder8943]

I learned fractions from my elementary school teacher making a mayonnaise cake!! Thank you for reminding me of that great experience ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@valeriefoster8274]

Medina. You are such an inspiration. Don’t ever apologize for whaat you are able to get your children for Christmas. You plan and save for it all year. Your plan this year is ingenious. Great job of raising loving, caring children

[@Mustangs4321]

I truly love you all! Your kiddos are so very blessed by having you both for parents! No wonder they’re great God loving children!

[@nikkinoo_73]

Hey Beautiful Family, your daughters face when you were doing stuff had me in stitches , she is the double of Shane 🤣

[@Only1Sosa.]

His Twin 💯

[@dannadonahue916]

My thoughts exactly! 😂

[@rubyhofstetter1246]

Exactly, made me laugh!

[@Only1Sosa.]

Ive not tried the cake but i have used mayonnaise or bananas as an egg substitute Mayonnaise is only egg and oil so kinda makes sense xx

[@bernadinelewis485]

The manners just makes it moist. I haven’t had that cake in years forgot all about the mayonnaise cake.

[@traceymichael1449]

Hey kiddo, if you put the material in the hoop tighter it will be easier to stitch and turn out way better!!

[@mtbenintendi2534]

No no no not grandma here IT'S NANA ( it's spoken like then end of banana ) lol . Merina i think us elders speak with our hearts not to be harsh or taken mean. Sorry if I have ever come across that way. I have 5 grands that we kinda see long story but leaving it in God's hands ( you taught me tooo. Not that I don't believe just got angry with. Perhaps the way I was raised too) thank you for though. You are a youngen with a ol' soul. Truly a blessing in many of our lives. Both you and Shane plus Nany .... anyways love your honestly and thr way you are teaching your including the kids in the angel tree, we did that and I hope to take our grand kiddo out to pick one for her late brother and her self. Thank you happy holiday's Tori and fam

[@debbiehughes2005]

I like to do diamond painting kits

[@jennieclement2811]

Please pray for my husband Johnny, two weeks ago Monday he had his right big toe amputated. Thursday 5th, they are going to amputate his right leg below the knee!

[@fearfullycreated]

We are praying for him! ❤❤

[@merimichelle541]

I just started the exact same hobby, I’m stitching a Christmas village ❤❤❤ so fun.

[@stacieandrandydixon4198]

Shane that song is from the Walton’s. I have the Walton’s Christmas cd and they sang that song.. loved watching the Walton’s. Love you guys..

[@ellelorraine3540]

Make sure when you work on the cross stitch, you are working in very good light. It will help against eye strain. You are doing a really good job!❤🎉

[@kaylamcfetridge1548]

I am a Momma that buys excessive things for under the tree. It is a mix of less expensive to the more expensive items. It's a personal thing and I personally love the feel of a tree skirt hidden by the love of thoughtful gifts I have picked out for my husband and little ones. I feel like they are only little once so I do what I can to fill up that skirt! lol. It is perfectly fine to do a one gift under the tree or 20 it's up to you and your family. Merry Christmas!

[@felicialong6546]

Love your family.. My grandson is always wanting to make slime. That mayonnaise cake looked good. Your kids are gonna love what they got for Christmas. You are doing so well in teaching them the right values. Giving is better than receiving ❤😊

[@tararimer8745]

Oh goodness! Girl, I scrapbook and I am as far from organized as you can get! Lol. My husband retired Dec.31st and he started a crossstitch project that he printed off the internet. The last supper. It is large. He did it in 3 months. It is absolutely gorgeous! So much detail. I had it framed and it hangs in my living room. The back is as pretty as the front! I've never seen anyone do it so neat. I'd love to show it to you but I don't know how to show you on here. You're doing great.

[@dorenedaniels7493]

I think you both did a great job on the kids Christmas this year. I have enjoyed this very much thank you. God bless all of you 🙏❤️🌹

[@billandbeverly]

I bought one of your hoodies that said fearfully created I gave it to my baby sister today. I say, baby sister she’s 68 years old. I told her I bought it from a Sweet lady that reminded me that my baby sister needed to know she was fearfully created

[@fearfullycreated]

❤❤❤❤ that’s what it’s all about 😊😊😊

[@blessedbeyond2118]

I love that!!

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@billandbeverly that's a Beautiful story.

[@mawmaw9156]

I’m just watching a video from 3 years ago where you’re cleaning and a massive snow day. It’s just before 3:00 am. To see you worshipping after you said you spilled a bag of rice and I just felt the Holy Ghost all over me, I was raising my hand praising JESUS. Three weeks ago there about KZbin highly recommended your channel for me to watch and Praise JESUS I’m so Thankful I started watching. I’ve been binge watching and I’m so thankful for your channel and the fact that you give the Glory to God. You’re not ashamed to speak JESUS. I’d like to ask you to pray for me and my kids and grandkids please. You and your husband are so wonderful and y’all make people laugh. I’d love to see y’all in a church service. Exactly what KZbin channels need more of people who ain’t ashamed to speak JESUS and worship. I’m a born again Bible believing JESUS believing Christian. I’m subscribed and ALL GLORY TO GOD. Thank you for sharing your videos and your Love for JESUS on your KZbin channel. THE GOODNESS OF GOD AMEN 🙏🙏. I just want to say me and a prayer warrior are praying for you for your weight loss only for your health because several videos back you asked people to please pray for you. 🙏🙏 Gloria.

[@allinkedupalways4163]

I'm literally so happy that you posted a video tonight so I have something to listen to as I drive home from work not to mention I'm overly concerned about the whole alien thing so it's taking my mind slightly off of it love you girl

[@cherylmartin1740]

I love cross-stitching, but my eyesight doesn't allow me to do it anymore. My last piece was the Lord's Supper on linen, and my husband had it professionally framed. It took me two years to finish it but it's my favorite piece I've ever completed.

[@marperkins2182]

I love watching what you got your kids for Christmas 🎄 I love watching you make slime with your kids it looks like your elves were having a ball you enjoy your day God bless you 💖

[@STANDINGONKINDNESS-s7h]

In Memory of Tator A dog named Tator, loyal and true, Belonged to Merina and Shane, who loved him too. Though he's no longer by their side, In their hearts, his spirit abides. They’re blessed now with three cuties more, Yet Tator’s love they still adore. In every wag, and every bark, His memory leaves a lasting mark. Tator, missed and loved forevermore, In every corner, in every door. His paws left prints that never fade, In the love and joy he gave. I hope this poem captures the love and cherished memories of Tator.

[@blessedbeyond2118]

How very kind of you and how beautiful!! When she sees this..she will bawl and absolutely love it!! God bless you! Traci

[@Carliesmom]

Tator crossed the rainbow bridge? I know Binx’s did but I didn’t know about that. How sad.💔

[@maryyates287]

Please be careful with your needles. Our puppy swallowed one and had to have surgery

[@danagarza2844]

So so excited to see a video!!! I've been watching videos from the single wide and going down memory lane from when I first started watching you ❤❤ Also looking back I can't believe how little the kids were when you lived in the trailer park!!!!

[@RJ-lx7lz]

I love cross stitch. I’ve been doing it for many many years. Made Christmas stocking for my two girls when they were born ( they are now 41 and 43). Made cross stitch stockings for my two grandchildren. Those stockings stay at my house for me to fill. I find it so relaxing. You’re doing great. Enjoy your new hobby. What a great gift and memories for your loved ones

[@sandraroberts8442]

Yay. One TN crafter to another. I taught myself to crochet from a KZbin video. I made a Christmas Afgan. I wish I could put a pic on here for you to see it.

[@carolwilder2289]

I am left handed & never could learn to crotchet. Ugh! But I paint & cross stitch

[@sandraroberts8442]

@carolwilder2289 @carolwilder2289 well. I like to do something all the time. So I do things at night. I wish I could show ppl the afgan it turned out great it looks like plaid like really hard but so easy. This is the video link for the afgan. I promise super easy. My husband told it looks like one of those woven potholder. Lol. Now I can't unsee it. But I am still loving it and snuggling under it on this cold TN day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXW7nWWVaLKSepYsi=8EySfEySMZTtSIY7

[@elizabethlogenecker343]

Loved your daughters face haha when you was cutting glue bottle that left me in stitches too.And Marina Shayne will love your gift cross stitching because it comes from your heart ❤ and yours looks much better than mine if I could get brave to attempt it.😂

[@AwildaMontez-g5i]

Love you guys Happy Holidays 😘❣️😘

[@susanlaughlin2081]

Thank you for sharing this video. I always enjoy watching your family interact with each other. The kids' reaction to the cake was priceless. (Especially Colton's, when he liked it until he realized that there was mayonnaise in it...) The gifts you have selected for them this year will be a big hit, I'm sure. Especially the gift of giving. I'm pretty sure the gift of giving will be the longest lasting and most remembered gift for all of them. Good luck with your cross-stitch gift. I'm sure it will be very special. I look forward to seeing it once it is completed and given to Shane. God Bless.❤

[@JB-gv5ro]

Cross stitch is great. It can be as simple or as complicated as you like. Similar on expense. Very beginner friendly but with time, you can enjoy seeing your improvement. Also if you are enjoying doing it, don't let anyone criticize your work.

[@KimberlySeevers]

Try diamond painting, very relaxing

[@lynnwarren6127]

I think you’re teaching your children a great lesson. Good job. Mama!!! By the way, your hair is beautiful!

[@masunshine2970]

Marina oh my GOSH! YOU are doing really good. I used to do that and needle work with my grandma when I was 10 - 14 and my grandma said I was almost as good as her and she did an absolutely perfect job. So that was a big compliment from my grandma. FYI Marina they sell like a 3 count kits and each thing on the how to ones is the set of 3 and it teaches you all the different stitches. I loved it. It had been 50 years plus since I had done this. It was so much fun. If you get the kit of 3 and then also watch the things on KZbin that showed you also, some are better than others.

[@sweetkentuckymama7710]

I watched this during lunch and just made my day. Love the kids faces when they found out there was mayo in the cake.

[@LisaSmith-j8w]

The key to cross stitching is to make sure all of your stitches are going in the same direction... If you start off with your first discharge going from left to right and your top stitch goes from right to left you must do ALL in the same direction

[@marilynlovett2327]

I used to cross stitch and as I got older I haven’t done it in years. I done a huge Bass for my hubby . He loves fishing. Still have that one. That’s a wonderful idea as far as the Christmas gifts , that is a huge life lesson. Always a blessing when you give. ❤🌲

[@marieholzwasser9224]

I'm so very happy to hear that you have evolved into buying fewer things for Christmas. And that you have found other ways of spending or not spending money. I know God wants everyone to be a good steward of our blessings so you are definitely making Him smile Merina. God bless.

[@suethomas5387]

The only hobby I have that I have stayed with is crochet. I crochet all the time. Sitting watching your show, I am crocheting. I am making my mom a pocket shawl for Christmas.

[@marshachilders5923]

Have you all tried the diamond paintings. They are so easy and fun i also do adult coloring and I work with color pencils and gel pens. Just a few ideas.

[@monicadrew5140]

I can’t afford anything for my son this year, but so thankful for his understanding ❤❤

[@blessedbeyond2118]

It's not always about things but just time together I've been there and it hurts as a momma I know!

[@BayRiverMomma]

Great gifts for the kids , I'm sure they will love them.

[@sharonmakowsky172]

Love the look your daughter gave when you told her about the mayo in the cake. Priceless! Good job! Great video! Bless you all! 🥰👍💜💙💜💙💜

[@joannpilgrim1425]

What size cloth are you using? There's 12,14,16,18, and smaller. I cut the floss in about 18 inch lengths. Separate into 6 strands and then put two stands together. This makes it so it fills the square area better. It all depends on what the "count" is. I love doing it and usually do 12 or 14 count because of my eye sight. It is so much fun. I have done every craft you can imagine over the years and this is my second favorite craft. Sewing is #1. I love making quilts. Enjoy the process.

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Shane will love that, great job 😊

[@rubyhofstetter1246]

I recently started with embroidery and am obsessed! It’s so much fun 😊

[@deb8377]

If I were there,I would have said to take the cap off and use a chop stick to scrape the bottom of the bottle. But you improvised and looked like all had a good time! DEB IN GA.

[@sewingnut]

I like using the mayo instead of the miracle whip. That cake was a staple growing up!

[@nikkibellteachingmysontoad5091]

You need to try Peanut Butter Balls they are so easy but VERY addictive. ▢ 1.5 cup creamy peanut butter ▢ 9 Tbsp salted butter softened ▢ 3 cup powdered sugar ▢ 1 pkg of chocolate bark Combine butter, peanut butter and powdered sugar into a “dough” and roll into balls. Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up. Melt Chocolate bark according to instructions. Dip balls into chocolate and place in the fridge. Try to save some for others. It is so hard not to keep eating them.

[@Drift-aw4y]

That is THE BEST cake ever!!! Topped with homemade peanut butter icing 👌

[@paulinesmith61]

Hi Merina, your kiddos will be very happy Christmas morning.🌲Very nice gifts! 🎁❤️

[@sondrasix1668]

Amazing Christmas gift. I love how you two know your children ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@User79344]

Oh my goodness, I’m sitting here watching “The Blind.” The guy playing Phil Roberson reminds me of Shane (the parts where Phil is nice). When the guy turns his head, it looks just like Shane! What an awesome movie of how someone was won to Christ and it changed EVERYTHING! ❤ you all! Are you getting any snow?

[@kathysingleton3093]

You are such a blessing! I always enjoy tuning in....may God bless you and yours...❤ ❤

[@kristimartin3427]

I've stitched for 32 years and it calms my brain.

[@melaniewest3947]

When you do cross-stitch you need to keep the material as tight as a drum to make a better job of it. Live your tip on how to do the knot. I don't know why I never thought of it. It looks good

[@ShelbyBunten]

Your such a wonderful family loved the video and loved seeing you all❤ Shelby

[@melissaciswhoibe9183]

I love y'all! 🙏🫶❤️

[@aprilstyles3072]

I think whatever people can do is awesome! Everybody has different budgets and lives and anything you can get your kids, is going to be great. And thank you for reminding people that sometimes we can and sometimes we can’t and that is okay. ❤

[@gaywildeman1524]

On the cross Stitch that you all did a good job

[@Julie-si3hi]

Merina, the cross stitches look great in the hoops as pictures x

[@RobinLaneLowe]

❤❤❤loved this video

[@ludrexel1840]

Marina you are adorable working on your cross stitch. I so love watching your channel you have an awesome family. I love you guys God bless you all ❤️

[@lindamartin7580]

Great vlog. Don’t ever apologize for why or how you give to your kids. You work hard and that’s your business. I do think the older they get, the fewer actual presents they get just mostly because of the price point. Love the Angel Tree giving. Bless you, Miss Linda 🙏🏻🎄🙏🏻🎄