VLOG | days in my silly little life cleaning, cooking & prepping for baby

[@StaceyBrookshire]

Bestie some of us have been here since the GA days (hint hint me) and we just are along for the ride through all seasons. So happy to see you thriving and having normalcy. Here for whatever always! ❤️

[@MrKaitlynzombie]

Same! I remember her eyeliner tutorial and piercing tour 😂😂

[@thebartlettbaker]

yes!! and the collage wall!!

[@mariecox5394]

I’ve been a very autoimmune sick person and watching your “mundane” videos really helps me survive. When I couldn’t leave the hospital I really wanted to go outside and watching you do gardening or be outside with the dogs really kept me going. I love those day to day vlogs! Keep them coming brother!!!!

[@pickle_pearl]

your pregnancy content has helped me get over alot of fear i had around getting pregnant. it makes it seem more real and less scary

[@meghanhughes]

this makes me very happy to hear!

[@Jess-og3lo]

Totally agree!!!

[@Elizabeth-yx5on]

Same, I am terrified of pregnancy to the point that I'm still unsure if I will be able to get over that fear and have kids.

[@meirabroderick5646]

I honestly love how calming this season of your life feels. I feel like mundane has negative connotations, but I feel content is a better word for the vibes I'm vibing from you.

[@gmv17]

time is flying ! can’t believe you’re 2 months out from baby omg

[@meghanhughes]

I KNOW it's honestly absurd

[@pleiades_b]

Life is mundane! Literally! Thank you for showing us your slow and lovely life ❤

[@pamd4068]

My daughter's 21. I feel like she has to constantly be doing something. The mindset is if your life is mundane at times you might be canceled. It's so sad. She gets nervous when she has nothing going on. I wish somehow she could understand its okay.

[@camilenauta5816]

i personally watch your videos regardless what you're doing or if the theme is relevant to me! your content feels like i'm hanging out/catching up with a friend (in the most non- parasocial way possible lol) so whether or not your day-to-day is the most thrilling or jam-packed is kind of irrelevent. i come to hang out! i love the chatty vlogs where you do the mundane silly little tasks! this is the content i come for!

[@haley2684]

i love how raw / real your content has always been! for years you've shown us your authentic self, and seeing you grow throughout the years has been such an honor! 🥲 I can't wait to see you thrive in your momma era! almost 14 weeks with my little one too so these videos are such perfect timinggg 💚

[@annieb8380]

I love all this content! The mundane day to day living stuff is a way to feel connected and see how you guys really live and it helps us relate! Please never stop sharing all the indoor house stuff as that’s part of homesteading too! Home and daily living is where it’s at!😊

[@shay9203]

I just can’t even believe your married, bought a house and having a mini meg and fin! Crazy. Your videos are still so interesting, and your vibes are always so beautiful! I love going through life similarly as my favourite KZbinrs. Really it makes probably most of us (me) feel not alone! So exciting this new chapter you’re going to be such an amazing mom! Love from Vernon b.c ❤

[@meghanhughes]

we LOVE vernon!!!! we considered moving there but immigrating US to CA is hard 😂

[@AMYM2468]

Hey! I'm also from Vernon BC and have been watching Meghan for years aswell!

[@sydthekid69420]

I could be wrong, but you using your resources from your beauty KZbinr era, to thrive in his level of peace, is EXACTLY what I would’ve done. You followed the perfect path with what you were given instead of burning out in LA. happy for you❤

[@loughnaw]

Being someone that came from a very unpredictable day to day life (abusive drug addicted mother) it's good to see what a normal mundane "routine core" vibe is like so I can sort of regulate my own patterns. I find myself panicking at times because I literally just don't know what to do next... seeing how other people go about there day is sometimes all I need to get myself back on track. So thanks for being you! That's all you gotta do ❤

[@samanthav3691]

Oh silly willy Megan 🖤 I'm not pregnant and I never plan to be, but I love these videos! I think I can speak for most of us, especially those who have been around for a long time when I say we just really care about whatever it is you're doing! Don't worry you're doing great momma 🥰

[@rissrose3470]

love you Meg !! love your videos like this

[@laurenrusnak]

my fav thing to see in my subscription box ❣️

[@TessaLuijten]

Your intro felt like catching up with a friend while I was folding my laundry ❤ I love you layed back videos at home! Its your channel, dont worry what people think. Just do what you do and love. The right people will stay or find your channel 😘

[@cinnaminute]

During my second pregnancy 1.5 years ago, I had really really bad perinatal anxiety. 99% of all film/tv/music/media content was too stimulating for my nervous system and your videos were such a safe-haven for me. I would rest and hang with you and it was so nurturing for me. My son is 18 months now, and the happiest sweetest little fellow. So excited for your growing family, and thank you for what you create!

[@Gailgail37]

Haven't been pregnant before but we love meal prepping and freezing soup cause it's so easy to make a big batch and freezes well. Also love freezing breakfast sandwiches for those days where you wake up and really dont feel like cooking first thing in the morning. Lastly, not sure if you have a crock pot but you can make such easy and delicious meals with that that can also be frozen.

[@miaiamarino1284]

Honestly, I’m just grateful you continue to make content for us. No matter what it is, watching your videos is just a part of my life now. Something that brings me joy & happiness. We all watch to follow you on your life journey and gain motivation and wisdom from you. I know I’m not the only one who is grateful for you and the things you do! Your lifestyle and your down to earth personality and ability to just be real and not be afraid to be human, and so many other things is what I love about you and your content. As long as you keep being you, I’ll never get tired of your content 🥰 thank you for everything you do!

[@MissGreenMadness]

I completely agree with everything people told you about loving the mundane daily life content. It's my favorite.

[@marianne7180]

All for your pregnancy context. I’m pregnant with baby number 3, due in September. I love hearing other women’s pregnancies! Each pregnancy truly is different and unique. Hoping all the best for you, Finley and little miss ❤

[@sharlenevillnave7347]

Look into casserole freezer meals....chili, stews, mac and cheese, make ahead and freeze breakfast sandwiches, yummy soups of many kinds, so many ideas, adjust where ever you need and change up recipes, oh even various burritos,even breakfast burritos,....

[@meghanhughes]

realllllly good tips!

[@lessthanbutterflies]

Girl I was literally just talking to my wife about how sad like most influencer culture has been making me. It all feels so unattainable and is fueled by consumerism and its really started to get to me. But I watch you because your life looks so closely like the one we’re trying to build for ourselves!! You are relatable and it genuinely inspires me to work hard toward the goals that actually feed my soul and not get stuck in the loop of endless influencers. We SO appreciate the “mundane” of your life because it is beautiful!!

[@crycowgirlcry]

Same ! I get so sad cause I'm like wow my life is shit but like it's not im just normal with some mental illness 😂😂 but seeing how imfluencers get to live can be so draining

[@meghanhughes]

thank you friend! it frustrates me too!!

[@kenzieferguson8097]

Im currently 19 weeks with my third and ive been watching you forever and you're the only person I regularly get excited about on youtube these days, so thank you, I appreciate you!!

[@ravenblakley]

Also just a piggy back off what you were talking about at the beginning of this video!! Please be so so so kind to yourself once you have your like baby bean especially when it comes to your job and making videos! I know that finding the balance between being new parents and work can be hard but remember there is no one clear path and what works for you guys is what is best for you! I just say this bc lot of KZbinrs I’ve watched for years have either slowed down on video or have stopped all together once having a baby or babies and yes that sad for the people watching but it completely understandable at least in my eye and some people aren’t too kind about that but life can get crazy and sometimes something has gotta give but so much Love to guys 💕💗

[@meghanhughes]

aw thank you friend

[@ravenblakley]

@@meghanhughes Of course Girly pop ☺️ I don’t have any babies yet but both of my sisters had two and I have to remind them sometimes of things like this! Babies are blessings and it’s so beautiful but parents tend to get over looked and over judged when all they’re doing is their best!! I can’t wait to see the videos you post

[@MSnow-yj4qx]

LOVE the baby shower dress. So glad you went with pink since you’re having a girl ❤ Also, if you haven’t already read Joan Didion, I highly recommend her works. My favorite book of hers is The Year of Magical Thinking. Sending you all my love and support! Thanks for sharing so much with us

[@nicolecambria6509]

4:50 literally me telling my roommate im gonna drive to vermont to meet a youtube & he was like ohhh cool.. lmaoo but so sad I ended up running so late I couldn't make it. the meetup looked so fun tho!!

[@meghanhughes]

next time!!!

[@MelissaFranquii]

Hi Meghan! I’m 6 months pp and I agree with the minimal approach. We did splurge on the stroller and crib, because it goes from bassinet to toddler bed. I’ve used both items every single day. The other thing that is an essential for me is a baby carrier. I would research ergonomic ones. I got one from ergo baby and it ended up not working. I spoke with a lady that teaches how to baby wear properly and decided to buy another one. I love the brand Neko Slings because of the fabric and how easy they’re to use. I breastfeed so I’m glad I didn’t buy tons of bottles etc. I figured back then that I would buy as needed. And that has been my moto ever since. It avoids having unnecessary items for your particular needs. So listen to your mommy intuition, think about yourself and what you think you’ll need and use and go from that. And do prep food, I wished I would’ve prepared more in that aspect.

[@ginamay4666]

Meghan! I’ve been a silent follower since your LA days and I’ve NEVER been bored by any of your videos. It may be normal and mundane to you but you live in a different country to me and on a farm/homestead so it’s so cool seeing your day to day life. I’d seriously watch you fold your laundry and talk about your day 😂

[@annieknott1977]

36 weeks pregnant today! I am so ready for this baby to come! Loving your pregnancy content, it’s so fun to have someone to relate to!

[@miggyxo]

So happy for you and Finley your gonna be amazing parents❤ Alsoooo in the future how awesome would it be to make that awesome hidden space in the closet a play room make have cool whimsical vibes I love that space it would be so fun. ❤

[@Iluvrachelforever]

We love the mundane! Seriously its so true that all of us have mundane lifestyles for the most part and that is so fine, I actually enjoy watching mundane content as I feel more seen! All the love!

[@shelbiehargis9129]

One of my favorite things that I did is I did not buy a changing station for my baby. I just bought a changing pad and put it on top of my dresser and use a basket for diapers wipes and what not that you need. And that dresser would do a marvelous job. One less thing to buy from your baby registry.

[@meghanhughes]

that’s what we’re doin!

[@brynnmarvin4514]

we’re here for u miss maam, in whatever u do!! everything u post feels like a warm hug from a good friend

[@ErynnAnderson]

the clip of finley putting his bandana on has me cackling 🤣

[@hahayleyjeanne4852]

when i was in active labor, i labored heavily in my lower back and once i was at over 8cm, something that really helped me was standing and bent over my bed while my husband placed his hands in my middle lower back and put all his weight on me. it was the only thing that helped me through my natural birth!! also having a little fan on my face was amazing! i also birthed on my knees and it was magical. im so excited to see you transition into motherhood, meghan. love ya!

[@meghanhughes]

yes! sacrum pressure! we learned all about it in our class!

[@ivyshocklee]

ok that little salad party clip was the cutest thing i've ever seen

[@lindsayashton]

PINK LOOKS INCREDIBLE ON YOU OMGGG

[@MoraGC]

Just caught up with the vlog. Sending only good vibes and love your way bestie, thanks for sharing such warmth and good vibes throughout all these years!!

[@Crisap00]

I loveddddd this video! I’m getting soooo excited for the baby to come!! You also seemed so joyful in this video. Loved it

[@RSVD84]

Thank you for sharing your life and about the pregnancy. So happy for you and when the baby comes.

[@BeetleJulezzz]

Just watched way too many creepy internet deepdive videos, this is the perfect wholesome content I need rn to scrub my brain 😭 Thank you for making these videos, they're so nice and comforting

[@Allison_647]

Honestly love these videos! I’m in a stage of life (having a newborn and a toddler) that has a lot of groundhog days where I accomplish nothing other than keeping my children alive. These types of videos are realistic and comforting to me ❤

[@BradiAllen]

We prepped bolognese sauce for easy spaghetti, breakfast burritos, green chili beef burritos, chili, protein pancakes, protein pancake/sausage cup things, smoothie baggies!

[@annafehlhaber7515]

This is just absolutely the kind of vlog I love! A little bit of everything, seeing different places from where I live, watching and listening to your perspective on things and just relating to the human experience 😅💚 And I bet most of the people watching are, like me, just along for the ride and don't expect anything else than what you already give to this cozy little corner on the internet 🤗 I'm enjoying it most if you simply do what feels right to you ☺🧡

[@naomi.e.333]

My absolute favorite postpartum meal was lasagna and creamy veg soup! They just felt so nourishing ❤

[@caithoneycraft]

& still your "mundane" life contains sooo many goals of mine.. the life you've created & are continuing to nurture n cultivate there are so many aspects where i aspire to reach!! living more sustainably, raising animals, maintaining a stable relationships(with ur hubby, urself!!!, friends, fam 🥹), etc i could go on- as u share so much! thank you endlessly for the sharing 💛

[@molls4]

yes, honestly I've watched MORE as you've done more daily life vlogs. it helps with mirroring doing house stuff or working, and is comforting & nice to see!!

[@heathers7960]

I am literally obsessed with the mommy content

[@angieblazed]

I use to watch you all the time! I don’t know why I stopped.. Randomly I thought of you and only remembered your first name.. and that you liked sunflowers! I typed in “Megan sunflower” and there you were! So happy you still make videos!!.. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PREGNANCY AND THE HOUSE!! I have so much to catch up on! 💖

[@kylastearns]

I honestly love and appreciate the pregnancy content so much!! I'm 36 weeks right now and it's just nice to see someone going through it with me rn 💕💕

[@paigejosephinebrunner1508]

That pink plaid dress is such a slay! You look adorable

[@TRAJW]

Healing in bed rn so absolutely love to listen to anything you wanna chat about. Your baby talk is very exciting too. Giving me a nice hour of chill in a trying time. Thank you 💓

[@__mcat]

it's nice to see things coming together in the new place! i really do like learning new tidbits about homeowning and pregnancy even though i am experiencing neither of those things in my life currently. you're doing amazing mamas! 🌻💛

[@leestitches]

I made a little nook with my mama san chair, and a gooseneck holder for my kindle (boredom life saver for middle of the night) a nursing pillow and a snack cart. That and just laying in bed. But having my little nook outside of the bedroom was a nice way to feel like I had my own dedicated little space.

[@lexi-gi1wl]

I could never get bored of hearing about baby updates or prep, it's all so exciting!! Also your insane veggie haul made me find motivation to eat those more... I need some veggies lol

[@YungConundrumForever]

I LOVE THE MUNDANE LIFE! I come here for your fun, relatable, vlogs and sense of humor ❤

[@daniellejedra3789]

2 things that I did with both of my babies were get the aluminum pans with lids but I also used aluminum foil to really secure the meals, we did some crockpot dump and go type meals & oven meals, on the foil I wrote what the meal was and depending on if it was to be put in the oven or the crockpot then I wrote time and temp.. life savor! 🩷🩷

[@julia-SJ]

Yes, Meghan!! You are amazing and I love the content because it is soooo relatable! You keep doing you

[@sJduckett57]

I enjoy hanging out with you always❤❤❤

[@moodypanda130]

I love your content. It brightens my day when you upload ☺️

[@Halie_B]

I was unexpectedly induced at 36 weeks and had hardly anything prepped food wise! I wish I would’ve started prep sooner. My favorite item that I did prep were “morning glory muffins!” So delish and filling.

[@kayllas617]

Yess please keep sharing what you usually do! I really enjoy your videos especially because they are long form! You, your sister, and remi are my top 3 youtubers i love to watch! Sending love from RI 🤙🏼

[@itscarolinemary]

Your flowy skirt with your bump out is a vibe, you’re rocking it 🔥 honestly it’s a fun look you have to try out while you have the bump!

[@caithoneycraft]

chillis, soups, sauces for pasta! so so easy to freeze n re heat 🥹

[@Ward1997]

I love your Vlogs--that Yogurt looked so good and the dogs are always so cute.

[@ilovemylilly]

I love Finley preparing to eat! Totally relate with the baby consumerism. There are so many products these days. I'm 34 weeks and 2 days! We are almost there! You could paint the dresser! Or put it in a different room. Living room for blankets? You could Thrift some beautiful bowls. My most favorite bowl is thrifted.

[@kkblumke]

this may be one of the best vlogs comfy cozy big sis vibes

[@cinnaminute]

A big postpartum food tip - A big jar of some homemade snack mix to keep beside the bed for when you might be nap-trapped (baby asleep on you), or just hungry during nursing or in the middle of the night! I had something like: tamari almonds, shreddies cereal, some kind of dried fruits, cashews, dark chocolate, dried ginger chunks, even some little crackers in there. Chillis were my love during early postpartum --- warm and satiating and Bonus points for corn bread as well! As well -- Wooden or plastic cutlery came in super clutch for eating over/near a sleeping baby! No clanging of metal spoon on bowl.

[@JuliaB104]

Back when my family lived more rurally my dad would take me + my sisters for daddy-daughter dump day :)

[@alyssamauro7]

I think I am a happier person day to day when you post. I love watching you, you make me smile and laugh out loud :)

[@wildfyrefarmlife8638]

Yes, I am loving that you aren't getting caught up in all of the consumerism that can come with having a baby. So much of it is a huge money suck and waste. Take it from this momma of 3 whose oldest is turning 22. Thrift what you can, keep it simple, and create a baby capsule wardrobe. I gave birth to all of my children all naturally. I like being busy while I'm in labor. Music was a must for me. I love a warm shower.

[@abigatorblake]

I KNEW YOUD GET THE STOOL from the moment I heard your voice of “oh that’s cute, that’s nice” LOL LOVE IT

[@sammi8967]

I love the way you're nourishing yourself during this pregnancy! Fruits, eggs, dairy 😋

[@sarairamirez49]

Your videos are really comforting and calming for me, (:

[@KristenMelissa]

I love all your videos Meghan 💛 I'm here for you and whatever you have going on! ✨️I decided not to have kids but I love hearing about your pregnancy journey! I think it is such a profound and beautiful journey! Thank you for sharing! 🤗

[@olivvejar]

My favorite quick freezer breakfast was little burritos. My favorite was scrambled egg, feta, ham, arugula, spicy mustard and onion. so good with or without ham!

[@dani02021999]

Frozen soups !! also instant pot stuff (oatmeal, sweet potatoes, etc) ❤such a pleasure meeting you Meg

[@itscarolinemary]

That strawberry set is so cute 🍓

[@lovinlife4212]

I love hearing about baby 💕 love u Meg I will literally watch anything u out out btw

[@debbie_brown]

The meetup picture is so wholesome, love it!

[@MelinaLisosky]

So glad I was able to go to the meet up!! 😊

[@meghanhughes]

it was such a pleasure to have you there melina

[@okgoose]

when you said " if youre crocheting a blanket and it relaxes you" i looked up like you were talking to me because thats exactly what i'm doing while watching this and waiting for therapy! making a weighted blanket with beads!

[@meghanhughes]

hahaha i love that! have a good therapy sesh bestie!

[@KimFinkbeiner]

totally agree on the consumerism surrounding babies. for the nursing chair, yep you'll do that wherever you want! still, rockers and gliders are iconic for a reason...everyone putting baby to sleep will love it:)

[@lilysmith8422]

I’m 5 weeks postpartum at the moment! One thing to keep in mind while freezing meals for the fourth trimester is bub’s little belly! I love curries so I made a bunch of them and they upset my baby’s tummy so much and make her gassy! 😂 So definitely think about things that might make you go to the toilet, might do the same to your baby 🤍 stir fry dishes, fried rice, lentil stews are great. I even did a couple of sauces that we heat up and just cook some pasta with! Pesto sauce, beef ragu style for Fin! xx

[@sharlenevillnave7347]

paint or restain that dresser storage is always essential

[@jessflores4583]

Girl I grew up on a farm in Indiana we had 6 horses and a John deer gator was so handy for farm chores! I high suggest one , it’s great for hauling stuff it’s like a extra farm hand 💝🫧

[@__mcat]

agreed, as far as tractors go i think a john deere is a solid choice. new or used!

[@briann3523]

So excited new videos❣️ Absolutely love your videos!

[@MitelefonoRoman]

WE MISS YOU WE LOVE YOU CUZ YOU ARE REAL!!!!!!

[@amyp4966]

I didn’t prep any meals before my kids and I definitely regretted it. Prep as much as possible!

[@crycowgirlcry]

A simple life is still a good life , most of us aren't influencers and don't have perfect aesthetic lives , it's normal to be normal and Connect on a normal level with one another

[@abigatorblake]

Drop and go, crock pot meals! Like chilis or soups or pasta meals. Buy the cans in advance and your partner or mom can drop them in the crockpot, stir, and go about the day! was such a helpful thing for my sisters in their postpartum healing!

[@amynz7450]

A food I loved after having my baby was good old vegetarian lasagna. I make mine with silverbeet (i think thats chard in the US) and cottage cheese layers. It freezes well and so easy to microwave a slice when in a rush. Healthy and filling.

[@courtney6808]

this is an older vid so i doubt you’ll see this but what album are you playing at 30:53? love the vibe

[@meghanhughes]

it's strfkr! i think the song is while i'm alive

[@HipsterSpinster_]

Meredith Dairy sheep and goat cheese is on sale for 7.99 at Market Basket...FYI. Thought of you when I decided to pick it up. Oh my goodness, it is fire!

[@izzykaii]

Baby shower dress is so sweet!! 🐣🩷

[@Jerseyhearty]

I am three months PP and I too struggled with the insane consumerism surrounding motherhood and the guilt embedded in not purchasing the ‘must haves’. I prioritized ergonomic hip healthy items. The one splurge my baby loves is the bjorn bouncer. A good soft carrier and more structured one is also a must! Other than that just lots of burp cloths. You never know what kind of bottle or paci the babe will like too so maybe check out if there’s any sample packs- my girl loved the MAM bottle. The next thing I wanted to mention is that my birth plan was quite similar to you but unfortunately it went the complete other way. Baby and I are healthy. One thing I wish I did was a hospital tour before so if just in case I had to go I was prepared and could visualize what that would be like.

[@hannahmunford1180]

A great meal prep is ratatouille! Also Mac and cheese slaps.

[@zecorah]

I’m 9 mths in TTC your content early on with tests etc. (especially PCOS health) has been so insightful and I can’t wait to be able to come back and watch your videos if I’m lucky to be able to carry a baby eventually ❤

[@meghanhughes]

i’m happy to hear the content is helpful in this TTC journey for you & i wish you all the baby making luck!

[@zecorah]

Tysm ❤

[@noellepalmer3673]

Red lentil Dahl is soo good and nourishing postpartum! I prepped it for both my postpartum periods and it’s really yummy with rice or naan. Elevegan has a great recipe ❤

[@meghanhughes]

I LOVE DAHL