Holiday Hustle & Hosting! Special Memories, Baking, Wrapping, Costco Haul, Hot Cocoa Board, & More

Hey party people! thanks so much for hanging out with me while we round out the holiday season with this holiday hustle video! I got everything I needed to be completed! Finished wrapping some Christmas gifts, we made some memories, and I made a holiday breakfast/brunch, simple style! I shared a Costco haul, super fast - and we hosted Christmas eve with a special visitor! What a special holiday season this was and I'm so happy to have shared bits and pieces of it with you! Thank you for being a friend and being here for all of it! Cheers to 2023!
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Kim!
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[@marcicook3166]

My four kids are all in their twenties and thirties with spouses. As I’ve gotten older I seem to want to do less and less decorating, cooking etc. But I still do it for them. Because yes, they still love it and ask for it. My daughter told me this year that while her in laws have a beautiful big house (much grander than ours) it doesn’t feel festive like ours does and ours reminds them all of their childhood. Trust me, memories you are making now will never be forgotten and mom’s Christmas magic will forever be treasured.

[@evem4876]

It's so true ...🎄

[@shopwithjen]

yes!!!!

[@shaeg2103]

Christmas never goes in my favor especially cause I’m a single mom of 5 but I’m blessed me n my children was able to see another Christmas 🥹

[@Julie-si3hi]

You got this mama x I'm a single mum too it's always a juggle and slightly chaotic!

[@shaeg2103]

@@Julie-si3hi Thanks Julie ☺️

[@Borderlinegoldenretriever]

I know what you mean, I try to keep my expectations low. This way I am happy if anything goes my way

[@ShaGemDropper]

From one Sha to another Shae I feel u too!

[@chrissis.6140]

Single mom here too...😍😚 Hope you had a lovely Christmas

[@lisasuda4769]

I loved where Meredith was in the kitchen playing and the only word she heard was "cookie" and she pulls her stool over and says 'cookie?' She is so darling!

[@amandadavispomeroy]

Thank you for sharing Michael Buble’s sister’s message. Last year I lost my mom to dementia & this year my oldest is out of the house. I needed to hear this message this year. ❤

[@hannahkayee831]

For my "other job" I take care of a man with dementia. Best "job" I've ever had & most rewarding! I have done it for the last 8 years. & I pray some day someone does it for my dad too...

[@amandadavispomeroy]

@@hannahkayee831 I’m glad there are people like yourself who care for people with dementia. Unfortunately, my dad was the only one caring for her. It was unbelievably difficult for him. I encouraged him to let my siblings & I hire someone to help but for some reason he refused. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Pisces11]

Brandi buble’s message was exactly what I hope and dream! I get really sad during the Xmas season because I feel I’m not doing enough but I know I am. I hope you had a great Christmas!

[@amixeblu]

That quote is truly precious. Truly. My mom is 77, just broke her foot November 30. After a week of total hardship with it (she had to stay off it and had no luck w/ crutches, so it was so difficult), she is now in a walking cast with a booty. But it is at times like this that you realize just how much (I am disabled myself) your mother does for you. She is my main caregiver, so thankfully one of mom's siblings (10 kids total) is helping us out, cleaning the entire house, helping me and my needs. She is a total blessing. I love my mom and my youngest aunt, aunt Christine. I feel I don't say it enough, that I love my mother. Love you mom! And yes, I'll say it to her as well. ;)

[@simplelifeoffro247]

My goal is to make sure my son has a beautiful childhood. I grew up not celebrating any of the holidays ( I grew up as a Jehovah witness). So now I get to see the excitement and joy from my son eyes. I get to see the magic of christmas.

[@tereees1]

EGG TIP! The correct way to use an egg cooker - you must poke the hole in the blunt end of the egg (they are usually stored with the sharp end down in the egg carton). This stopped mine from cracking. Merry Christmas!

[@lizwolff1425]

I got away from watching mommy bloggers over the years but rediscovered your channel this year. I so appreciate your honesty, and how you show the reality of being a mom! Makes me feel like I’m not along struggling through motherhood!

[@thewadsquad]

Glad you decided to hang out again and can relate to my chaos ♥️🎉 happy to hang out with you

[@brandigetman4930]

Yep crying! I am in the stage were my kids are almost out on their own. My oldest is at Marine Corps bootcamp right now. So this holiday season is hard with him not being here. I needed to here that quote. Thank you 😊

[@pamelamackie3165]

Yes, I'm crying! 😥😭 I lost my mom 2 years ago. It's not Christmas without her. I'm surrounding myself with all of her beautiful Christmas decorations. ❤️💚

[@js1js135]

I taught kindergarten for 15+ years and the students made those cinnamon/applesauce/glue ornaments every year for their parents. We would make them on a Friday and when we returned to class on Monday morning our room smelled heavenly !!! Gingerbread Men Ornaments ❤

[@amywebb176]

Merry Christmas!! I never comment on videos, but I felt the need to let you know that you've gotten me through this holiday season. Christmas has been rough for me since my sister died on Dec. 20th six years ago. This year my my son, who has a rare genetic blood disorder and has already lost a lobe of one of his lungs, was hospitalized with covid pneumonia and blood clots in his lungs. My husband's job is closing down. I didn't know how I would do it. Then, I found you. Whenever it all seemed too much, I would repeat what you always say...I'm doing my best. Watching you would motivate me to get up from my bed and shop, cook, wrap, etc. My baby was released in time for us all to be together and,even though he isn't cured, we dodged another bullet! I made sure to enjoy every minute of every Christmas gathering. Thank you so much for helping keep me sane and motivating me! I wish you and your family all the best in the new year!❤

[@maryinmichigan2626]

My goodness you certainly have had a rough time of it, but you are getting on and yes Kim does uplift us with her videos and amazing attitude. Will pray for you and yours. God Bless!

[@shelleycurtis2803]

my kids are all grown some with kiddies aged 1 to 13. seeing their faces ilighting up is priceless. im at my daughters till new years watching her do all the christmas things for my grandson warmed my heart. i could see things i did for her and her siblings. the words you read out not gonna lie i cried.

[@michellealder5051]

Hi Kim, I saw Michael Buble on Tiktok telling everyone what His Sister Brandy had said, It made me tear up, luv watching you and your Beautiful Family, Thanks for Sharing💖🇬🇧

[@carlateixeira6495]

Hello Kim 😊 Hello everyone 😜 I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas 🎄🎁 now let s have some fun with Kim shall we 😉? Gotta love those mini pancake makers they are so cute 👌 I think I need some 🤔

[@Sara-e-1984]

Merry Christmas to you all, Party People❤❤❤ Hope we all have a better year than the previous one ♥️♥️♥️.... about poking the hole on eggs, if you take the eggs out of the fridge 2hours before cooking them, the chance of them exploding is almost zero. The cold eggs tend to crack upon heating and boiling

[@annettebradshaw1654]

Good tip! Makes sense.

[@thewadsquad]

Oh my gosh. You think I will plan that two house ahead of time?!? Haha

[@Sara-e-1984]

@@thewadsquad I KNEWWWWW YOU WOULD SAY OR AT LEAST THINK OF SOMETHING LIKE THAT😂😂😂😂😂 but seriously, take them out the night before or just store them on the countertop

[@joanna0988]

@@Sara-e-1984 It's not safe to keep store bought eggs on the counter. They've been washed so they don't have the protection that farm eggs have.

[@hannahkayee831]

Thank you!

[@LeafLikeOnATree]

This was the first year my kids helped wrapped. We made a whole night of it. Husband in one room me in the other and we wrapped them all in one night. It wasn’t pretty, but it was so nice to have the help and cut the time it took in half!

[@annejoyner3729]

Meredith hearing the word cookie and then coming to help- so sweet!

[@mandyjane1234]

Bawling my eyes out, Oh KIm, how true is that., and your kids have so much from you to remember and emulate. God Bless you all !! xxxx

[@lovemyhomelife2152]

Merry Christmas, Kim. It is so true we emulate our parents at Christmas. My sisters and I just lost our precious mother on December 6th. Oh my, did she always make Christmas so special. ❤ I've always tried to create that magic for my 2 kiddos the way she did for us. It is so worth it! If I can be half the mom my mother was I would be very happy. It doesn't have to be fancy or cost a lot, everyone just get out there and create some magic this holiday season. Our children will carry those memories with them forever just like we do. TFS your home, Kim. 💞💞💞 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@evem4876]

Kim what u read was just beautiful n it's so right what u said , Parents us Mom 's especially creat the memories for Christmas for are kids n they will create the same memories for their children is so true ,my son says he is doing this now with his toddler this Christmas n said how important his wife n him believe that , what our there parents did they are doing the same or things like it to celebrate Christmas traditions for there family ...🎄🤶🎅🎁

[@tammyrudloff7228]

My favorite present this year is a blanket my daughter bought me it is a memory blanket of my daughter who passed away. She customized it with our names and figures who look like us. I cried because it is so beautiful and I will treasure it forever

[@Mom-pu8vt]

For the laundry baskets, I use large plastic key rings and write the names ( or uses on them) and tie them to the baskets with ribbon or string. This help as they won’t fall off.

[@aimee2234]

Thanks for sharing your magical holiday, Kim! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Be blessed Wads family and friends and know YOU are loved! xoxo

[@Heather_Coniglio]

Watching all your past Christmas videos to get inspired for the season. I can definitely attest as a 38 year old mom of 3, who no longer has either of my parents, they are definitely the magic I seek at Christmas and hope to pass on to my kids. ❤

[@Pafarmgirl90]

Good morning wadsquad fam hope everyone had a wonderful Xmas and has a beautiful new year ! Now let’s watch some Kim and put a little happy in our day !

[@lisam7511]

*Christmas

[@allanaburton650]

Hope everybody has had a great Christmas 🎄

[@Charbekillinem]

I put a little tiny Nutella jar in my 11 year Olds stocking lol. She loved it, can't beat it for a dollar

[@mrspalmere]

We are their mirror. My children are all grown up and starting their own homes, they send me photos of all our traditions that they are repeating. Makes my heart sing.

[@christineschmidt4337]

"Hi" to Wentworth waving in the background! 👋

[@debbiepatrick4111]

Your girls are so good at wrapping. I love watching you. It's like coming over to a friend's house.

[@cynthiarollins3949]

Make Baby Jesus a birthday cake…that’s fun for the kids too… He is the reason we celebrate 💕

[@christineschmidt4337]

We did this every year when the kids were little. We never get it done now but pray before we open gifts and thank Him for coming to us.

[@kw7511]

We do that, but get a pannetone from the grocery store as our cake

[@nicolawarren6492]

Cleaning my house after Christmas just got a whole lot more fun 😀🇬🇧

[@lanakelley2893]

We did the wood slice ornaments this year. Just printed pictures cropped to fit the circle on regular paper, and put a layer of Modge Podge glue down first and another on top of the picture. Turned out great!

[@jenncaraballo4785]

Omgness I'm tearing up.. that's amazingly touching. I love listening to him especially on Christmas. That's so beautiful. Hope you guys had a wonderful holiday season! Happy New Year!!! 🎉❤️

[@danaday8072]

Im not crying. You are 😪. Such a perfect little story. Thank you for sharing

[@juliemoore6957]

Girl, I can't believe all you get done with 4 kids and a newborn! You did great! What an inspiration! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@elsablanca]

Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and April fools Day and then Easter 🐣

[@kristymiller2098]

I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas!

[@tonyahooker5839]

When I make ham I use the juices from the cooked ham and make ham rice. It’s so easy and everyone loves it. Sometimes I will chop up some of the ham and add it in too.

[@Chelbsn]

Moms on Christmas Morning, finally relishing the fruits of their labor... No truer words have been spoken❤️

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

I think having your kids buy gifts for their siblings is a great idea 😀

[@marlysmilligan3015]

I want you to know you put the happy in my day, watching your channel. I am so Happy, your Christmas Day was, great and it really made you so Happy, I can hear it in your voice and in your xmas story. Thank you for sharing... ❤ Love you Lady....❤

[@kimacker8594]

Kim, what really IS having your life together? You have 5 kids and you are SUPER WOMAN! You are super productive! You DO have your life together, Kim and I love you!

[@crystalstorms880]

So happy Love your videos! Love your beautiful family. Love how you care about people and appreciate your positive personality

[@Leah-ic1et]

I have Michael bubble Christmas in my car, he is my favourite singer all year round. what a beautiful message to spread thank you

[@darlenebatts5115]

Good Morning Kim and the rest of the Wads quad Family. I'm more than ready for you to put some Happy in my day. I hope that Y'all had a Very Merry Christmas 🎄. Love From 💞your longtime Indiana Friend.

[@R.M.3.14]

I watched some older videos to fill my busy times over the past few days-your Sept 2 2019 video you seen a wolf at ikea and you said something along the lines of ‘am I going to get a little wolfgang’ and just…yes, yes you did. It took a little over 3 years but yes you did 🎉🥺😅 merry Christmas and happy New Years 🎆

[@chrisc1156ify]

I'm currently pregnant with our 5. 3 girls and now 2 boys. Been watching your videos for years but last year with moving and other things I didn't get watch KZbin I'm catching up on your videos when I make food or do house chores and oh my gosh today I'm in AZ heat drinking pumpkin spice needing some holiday spirit ! Listening to your video and oh my goodness I'm balling my eyes out over that christmas quote made my whole day !

[@joyceprice6749]

My grandson would have loved decorating the gingerbread men. Loved watching your family together. I always buy what I can for events. I used to cook like a crazy woman but that got old like me 😂. Love your vlogs. Happy New Years. ⛄⛄🎉🎉

[@traceyrommel1847]

Merry Christmas party people! You still amaze me with all that you get done. Mom’s always do all the work and brings happiness to us when we see the joy in their eyes when enjoying the holidays. ❤

[@aimeedouglas1584]

When I was teaching kindergarten, we made the cinnamon ornaments every year. I always used equal parts cinnamon and applesauce and we let them air dry. Worked every time. I still have an ornament I made in about 2010 😂

[@engmfj]

I wish I had happy memories, traditions and christmas magic and all that, but my family is pretty much as dysfunctional as they come - so for me, christmas has never been this wonderful, happy time, more like a month of slowly sinking into the darkest depression hole. But I'm kind of building my own traditions by watching others and seeing how it should or could be, and then picking and choosing what I like and what fits my household 👍

[@Sabrina-gi9zw]

Merry Christmas everyone 🎁🌲✨ I'm in a christmas slump so I'm extra grateful for this video to motivate me 😄♥️♥️♥️

[@maryinmichigan2626]

I know what you mean… missing family members. or overworked and under paid. Christmas for some of us isn’t always great. Luckily we have Kim to cheer us up!

[@Momto3Ps]

Kim, a griddle AND a new kitchen aid stand mixer? Someone must have been a very good girl this year. Can’t wait to watch you whip things up in them both in the coming year.

[@valerienelson3296]

Yup I am crying and living proof that really happens as I watch my kids and Grandkids at Christmas that I reenact from my parents and Grandoarents Christmas from German decent. Germans were the first with the Christmas 🎄 tree, and the presents use to be hung from the tree and eventually set under the tree with no wrapping and it's amazing and magical to wake up Christmas morning with all the toys put together and ready to go! The gifts from others were wrapped and opened Christmas Eve after church. 2 days of gifts!

[@toughasamother4507]

Looked like a wonderful Christmas for your family! Love making traditions with my kiddos, that’s what makes Christmas so special ❤ Merry Christmas and Happy New year Wads family, and everyone else 💚❤️💚❤️🎄🎅

[@findingaway5512]

😭😭😭😭😭 Michael bubles sister nailed it. I adore Natalie Bennett she is such a sweetheart. Of course she shared that. So true. My mom is still my favorite thing about the holidays. No one does holidays like your own mom. They have the best recipes. The best ambiance. The most magic. They are it. It's them. That's what makes it special. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 And we will be that some day for our children and their own families. 😭😭😭😭😭

[@MelissaCapriotti]

Love watching all the fun and magic Christmas brings❤

[@kasm2101]

I have been making eggs in the air fryer. 16 minutes at 250. Also had our dash waffle makers out and made cinnamon roll waffles with canned cinnamon roll dough. Super easy, no mess and the fam loved them. Merry Christmas, Wads!

[@maryinmichigan2626]

now i need to know how to make the cinnamon roll waffles. please tell…

[@kasm2101]

@@maryinmichigan2626 just use the cans of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough, like Pillsbury, and flatten it on the mini waffle maker. Cook. Top with the icing. Super easy!

[@Luisaboo]

Merry Christmas all, I hope you had a great day and if you didn’t, we are here to support you, it’s been a particular hard Christmas for me and some others, but got through it. Glad you got your griddle and it was lovely to see you all have a lovely day. I hope you are safe and not having the trouble with the snow, at least you can wear your winter clothes at the moment? Take care all xxxx

[@edithwarria4794]

Hello Kim and family. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2023. 🎄🌟⭐️🦋🌺🌈💖❤️😊😘🙏🏻God Bless all and lots of love and Christmas hugs from Edith in cairns Queensland Australia 🇦🇺

[@lindarys4104]

I see you had a very Merry Christmas. How fun watching your kids open all their gifts . I miss my kids being that young. God Bless & Happy New Year.

[@marshahaas1422]

Thanks for sharing. Kids looked so happy. Know when we got our cookies done like 28th of Dec. Lol we have been sick literally for 3 weeks. Everytime I thought we were better. Nope another thing gets us down. But we are finally recovering. So we made cookies still need to decorate them. But oh well ot is what it is. Happy new year!

[@annjohnson543]

I am crying. It is the truth. And now that my Mom is gone it is even more true. Thank you for sharing that, Kim.

[@echa9446]

I am way far from where you are (Indonesia) and I'm feeling festive just by watching you. Merry Christmas and happy holidays Kim! Don't forget to take a break yourself, God Bless

[@judytyrell931]

Love your site, you are fun, honest,and caring.And make me feel better about myself when I'm tired and don't want to do it.Alex is a good husband,to you and you are a good wife and mom.

[@baddkatt9223]

Labels keep falling off laundry baskets? Get a permanent magic marker and put their name up on a corner of the basket. So much fun watchin the kids unwrap presents. Love Wolfgang in his festive Christmas red outfit, especially when he was sitting so perfect on Alex's lap while you unwrapped your presents. Yipee!!! A griddle and a new Kitchen Aid mixer! Perfect gifts, since your red KA fell apart and all the cooking & bakeing you do for the family and sharing with us, you really needed a new one. Good going everyone! What's between New Years and Easter you say? Valentines Day. lol

[@kayburris8464]

Kim you are a amazing lady. I don't know how you do it all. You food all looked delicious. You kids were all so happy, it looked like a perfect day. Happy New year to you all.

[@christinastarnes1390]

Yes, I am bawling, thanks Kim 😢 sending this to my mom now ❤

[@lynnew6959]

I love Christmas traditions and the memories that they bring. We do gingerbread houses and they are always a hit. Every year isn’t perfect but we give it our best shot. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@sortathesame8701]

I still have cinnamon ornaments that my best friend in high school and I made back in the early 70's! And if you give them a scratch they still smell like cinnamon!

[@sherrypatterson3518]

Merry Christmas to the Wads and everyone else!!! Hope everyone has a blessed New Year ❤️💚❤️💚

[@karenkingrey6142]

Merry Christmas! Thank you for all the videos & work you put into entertaining us all year! ⭐️❤️🎄

[@marlysmilligan3015]

Yes, please share your favorite cookies recipes.

[@anji5635]

Kim & Alex , Thank you for sharing your life with us. YouTwo have So much And are so willing to share it... Truly blessed!

[@janagotz8901]

Thank you for always keeping it real. Best wishes to you and your family from Germany 🎄⛄❄enjoy the time with your family, as a mom of three i know how fast they grow, but you are so right, my youngest girl is fourteen, and she just startet to be serious about all our traditions and that makes my moms heart happy. It all workes out at the end if the most important thing is the love of the family.

[@chrmng1]

Looked so nice. Glad you got your new kitchenaid!

[@ShanYalesTale]

I hope to see a favorite cookie video, using that black Kitchen Aid I saw you open. I know you must have been so happy and excited!! And your griddle. That quote was beautiful.

[@tinaq.566]

Definitely made me cry.

[@zaria5785]

I’m Muslim and hearing what Michael Buble had posted on his IG had me in tears. Made me realize how special our dinner time and Ramadan and Eid and New Years celebrations were for us growing up. Now we are paying it forward to our younger nieces and nephews but have included birthdays as well. So thank you for sharing. Hope your Christmas was wonderful and your New Years is off to a wonderful year. Praying for your good health and continued success on KZbin and…in life too.

[@karenkinyone613]

We went to Disney and FROZE OUR ASSES OFF! But I love Disney in Orlando during Christmas irs so magical 🎄🎅🧑‍🎄

[@mrs.n.7314]

Loved seeing your Christmas ❤

[@reneelyall6976]

I'm Crying , OMG so true!

[@cathiespencer9826]

Did anyone else catch the very best part of Christine's (frugal fit mom) latest video?? Aka Kim's epic face cameo 😹😹😹😹

[@Barribam]

Trying not to cry at work listening to the Buble message. 😭

[@tonyaparker408]

Have an Amazing New Year! 🎉🎉🎉

[@philhagls4276]

Thank You for another video! Merry Christmas everyone! 🎉🎉🎉

[@lexicunningham1750]

I don’t even have children but you sharing that post made me cry thinking of my mama.

[@jolenemudra4971]

Merry Christmas to you, Kim, and all you Wadsworths. You have such a loving family and it seems like you all have such a good time! Blessings to all of you this holiday season. Have lots of fun and keep creating those memories. Thank you for being a friend! I really enjoy your videos and I never miss them.

[@ShirlBussman]

My granddaughter is going to have her 4th and I'm so excited for them all. I pray for world peace, no hunger and everyone having a place to live. I know, but I still pray every day for it and more. ☮🌍☮🕊🕊❤

[@deefaye7336]

Don't forget Valentine's Day between New Year and Easter. No pressure (LOL). Your kids will have the best traditions and memories to draw from.

[@tarigeorge6122]

Merry Christmas and a Blessed 2023. Thank you Kim for your consistent videos to out a little happy in my life.

[@lindacomer2296]

LOVE the MB quote. Thx for sharing. Pray your family has a healthy, happy 2023. ❤️

[@lorraineboyer4987]

My daughters daisy troop made the cinnamon ornaments for a senior facility for when they are ill and as the girls were singing Christmas carols the senior were eating the ornaments. Omg we had to run around and take them from the seniors. Unfortunately it was so funny!!

[@aprilyeno1919]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! You brought me such joy this am!!!❤ and always!! Thank you and God bless!!! See you soon!!❤️🎄🙏🏻

[@wendiewegner9236]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family! 🎄🎁🎉

[@dianemaybaum5952]

I just found your channel and it's real fun hanging our with you,love your cookie baking shows.

[@sarahkassa7749]

Merry Christmas to you all!!

[@ValerieSpataforecom]

Wonderful Christmas you had loved it