new goals, new outdoor furniture, & new health issues?! | vlogmas 2020 (sort of)

[@MunroCutiee9]

“Oh no they’re seeing us” 🤣🤣🤣

[@claudiaaa4268]

Thats so me. I freek out thinking someone is watching. I have a sticker over the camera. Lol! I have to remind myself my life is too boring for anyone to care. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@johannamuller2422]

Former Starbucks barista here: The sweet cream is a vanilla sugar syrup with half heavy cream, half 2% milk (shaken). The peppermint is also a sugar syrup. You can buy syrups from Starbucks locations (i think the bottles are still 21 bucks, idk). Don't buy the ones that are available online- they are NOT the same. :)

[@dominictitan2099]

I know Im asking the wrong place but does anyone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me!

[@callenomari1403]

@Dominic Titan Instablaster =)

[@sandys209]

1. I don’t get advent calendars either and 2. But photographer backdrop holders on Amazon. Yo can get them for like $40 and then use them all the time. I’ve had custom step and repeat for theme parties ordered and you can buy party backdrops to. Lots of uses

[@rachel_lin]

Yo same I’ve never had an advent calendar but I feel like I’d just open the whole thing in one day 🤭

[@noelkempster]

I’m definitely going to miss you doing vlogmas this year but that’s only because your vlogs are my favorite and I’d obviously rather you enjoy what you’re doing rather than burn yourself out trying to do daily vlogs all month so thanks for your content regardless queen

[@karleywhite6941]

I have scoliosis and my shoulders look that as well! my pediatrician caught it when I was 10, but not sure if you can develop it later in life? maybe see a chiropractor or physical therapist or just general doc to get it checked out!

[@VictoriaHolmesView]

Could try to replace the fuse in the lights and see if that works before you take them all down. I just saw that on reels yesterday about Christmas lights, so I don't know if these have that or not, but worth a look!

[@paigeshivel8756]

you need to get a wine advent calendar and I think your opinion would change!! a glass of wine a day, it's amazing.

[@debrafirestone861]

Red wine is healthy

[@justWadel]

I always want an advent calendar and I finally got one before Dec. 1st this year. I love it just something small to look forward to everyday

[@Eleese__]

I just got one too for the first time! I’m pleased with it. Just like a little fun thing to do everyday ☺️

[@24melissax]

I would go to a gastroenterologist! I can’t have garlic or onion either and many other foods, and was diagnosed with IBS and have to follow the FODMAP diet. It’s hard because some of my favorite vegetables are on there but over time you can find out what does and doesn’t bother you!

[@RachelNicoleH]

Most cases of scoliosis are caught early on in your pediatric visits when they check your back and touch your toes so you're probably fine! My mom started going to a postural PT which could help :)

[@jadenorthcut9683]

I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 14 years old

[@denaewells2963]

I go to the chiropractor weekly and no joke it helps me so much! If I miss it I can tell a huge difference in pain and posture!

[@azilizc]

Regarding your food intolerance problems, I've similar issues and what really helped me was writing down every thing I was eating for a few weeks and noting which days I felt awful. Then I had to go back to each of these days and looked for the common denominators. I cut the denominators out for a few weeks and tried reintroducing them one at a time to see which one was triggering. Some foods/spices might really surprise you and only affect you if you eat them in higher quantities or a couple of days in a row. It's not a fun time, but it's a really effective way to get to the bottom of it. (I've been advised by a lot of specialist and it's a common recommendations since the majority of the tests don't show intolerances unless they reach the allergy level.)

[@Jordaine_Enriquez]

As a student in physical therapy school, the mismatched shoulder level may not necessarily be scoliosis. it could just be a shoulder posture issue. As we develop a dominance on one side (assuming R hand), the muscles attached to your L shoulder may not be as strong, which is why it appears lower than your R side. also the crossbody bag can contribute to the problem. Seeing a physical therapist may save you some coin, but it also takes time to see results. Chiropractors will possibly cost more, but their techniques provide immediate (but temporary) results. hope this helps!

[@carolinebell7881]

To hang the backdrop, attach command strips to clothespins and then clip the sheet to the clothespin

[@szpaqus]

Great remedy for nausea is ginger. Like eating a small piece of it. But this symptoms should be consulted with a doc, ginger is just something in a meantime to get you by :)

[@jessiewicz]

I have a 12 days of cocoa advent calendar from world market. It says all the flavors so you know what you’re getting but you can do 1 a day. Maybe you just need to try that type of advent calendar

[@MO-mi7uy]

Hi Morgan! I was told to go on the Fodmap diet for similar issues and I found it didn’t help. I ended up getting food tested and it turned out I was intolerant to other foods and not the foods you should eliminate in the Fodmap diet! Just an idea but I found getting food tested really helpful (even life changing) to figure out what exact food triggers you the most! Hope this makes sense and helps you! ☺️

[@jennalief]

I discovered the same shoulder issue a few months ago, but I also had some back and nerve pain to go along with it. I discovered that my pelvis isn't exactly where it is supposed to be and that I have a small birth defect that is a fracture on a vertebra. I'm not saying you have what I have but if anything gets worse I recommend going to the doctor and maybe a physical therapist if they recommend it. Make sure you always sit with two feet flat on the ground! Also don't go to a chiropractor they aren't real doctors (tea) rather go to a physical therapist

[@vanessap7583]

So I’ve been making my own cold foam at home and it’s Starbucks version of Irish cream cold foam cold brew!! Now I eyeball my measurements 😬 but I do about 1/4 of heavy whipping cream, and a little less than 1/4 of my iitalian sweet creamer and some sea salt.. mix that up with a frother and that’s my foam! If you wanted the peppermint probably just sub for peppermint creamer. And then in my cold brew I put in a pump of Irish cream syrup and omg it’s amazing!

[@morganjayne400]

Target has a camera cover for laptops/tablets in their dollar spot - 2 pack for $1. Way cheaper than Amazon!!

[@MsLizzy981]

I have major food issues and Gastro problems. I've done the fodmap diet. You should definitely look into it.

[@emac13620]

You should try the everlywell food sensitivity test! It helps you figure out what you should start eliminating instead of starting at square one! I did it this time last year and it literally saved me

[@ncisobsessed1968]

The sweet cream is just 2% & whipping cream & vanilla syrup. I would just play around with the syrup and see how sweet you like it but for the dairy go equal parts or a little more whip. To get cold foam, use your electric hand whisk and try holding it at a slight angle just barely submerged in the mixture. You want to add air to the mixture to get the foam, you don’t want to blend it! And for the peppermint, you can get a syrup or peppermint extract and sweetener!! Also, you’re gonna want your sweet cream to be more sweet than you’d actually want it because you’re adding it to bitter coffee! -sbux barista

[@phophiecar]

Is it acid reflux that you feel? If so get Pepcid, or famotidine which is the generic. It’s over the counter. My mother and I both have hiatal hernias, which just makes you have acid reflux more than normal. And you just have to avoid certain foods. But for the time being try Pepcid or famotidine to see if that helps. I get serious bloating too.

[@ashleymartin8987]

Where are your red pajamas from?! So cute and perfect for the holidays!

[@PlainAndChelsea]

Can you link those satin sheets?

[@kariharvey3937]

Where are your cute henleys from? :)

[@debrafirestone861]

Most people do not keep New Years resolutions it’s hard to change that quickly

[@erinbentel724]

Hi Morgan! I had what sounds like the same thing - for about a year, I thought my body just couldn't eat onions, garlic, bananas, etc. because I got bloated and cramped after. It started to get so bad that I felt like I couldn't eat anything, so I went to a gastro person and they gave me an antibiotic for SIBO, which cleared me right up! They couldn't do the test for it because of covid (it's a breath test), but I would definitely recommend going and seeing a doctor!

[@LamisE2012]

I have to say Morgan, you are quite funny. I laughed so many times haha

[@marissamugan7992]

Be careful about buying one of the camera covers for your laptop! One of my friends had one on her macbook and because the screen is full glass, when she closed her laptop it cracked her screen!

[@marlidee836]

See a chiropractor! Same thing happened to me - my hip was actually out of alignment and fixed after a few adjustments

[@shorty8270]

The shoulder thing... go to the chiropractor and get an adjustment

[@kristinamallare6160]

Where is your creme shirt from?!

[@lexharperr]

Welcome to the IBS club 😭 I can not stomach garlic, onion, dairy, broccoli and much much more. Definitely do the low fodmap diet for a reset on your digestive system! I only lasted one week but still helped pin point trigger foods.

[@sydjustine96]

It’s the notes from your iCloud brew. I noticed when I try creamer in the cold brew and it always taste different

[@laflores09]

For the vanilla sweet cream cold brew with peppermint - You have to add peppermint syrup to your cold brew, and blend heavy cream or half half with vanilla to make the sweet cream that goes on top!

[@clairemichellecece]

Lol I do have scoliosis and I have to wear my bags on my right shoulder otherwise they’ll just slide off 😂 Even if you do have it, if you’re done growing it shouldn’t get any worse

[@jojomicaela]

Definitely recommend seeing a physical therapist over a chiropractor! a lot of people have one shoulder lower than the other, esp on the dominate side.

[@jadenorthcut9683]

Except it can be an alignment problem which may require a chiropractor. I had the same issue and then found out I have scoliosis in my back and after seeing a chiropractor on a regular basis my shoulders would be level with eachother. It’s best to try out both and see which works best for you.

[@StephSarleno]

The FODMAP diet sounds like a good idea. Do you feel full after eating small amounts of food? Considering the symptoms you mentioned, it sounds like it could maybe be gastroparesis. Obviously it could be something else but since I have gastroparesis that is why I thought of it first. Hope you can figure out what is going on and feel some relief.

[@swtcookie21]

I would recommend you getting the monin vanilla syrup.

[@phophiecar]

Nails grow faster in the winter time. That’s why it feels like record speeds, bc it is, just during this time of the year.

[@katienapier9795]

Hey Morgan, love all your videos! Keep us posted on your health stuff, this actually happened to me a few years back. I can't eat garlic, onions, peppers, or rosemary. They make me bloat super fast and make me also feel SUPER nauseous. It sucks so much because it's in everything haha but I rather not eat it than feel nauseous, throwing up is the worst thing ever haha. Chewing gum always helps me too

[@mercedes4302]

I think the slow morning idea, Morgan time!

[@megs3019]

Yes go see a chiropractor, mine were exactly like yours and I’ve been seeing one and it’s fixed

[@kaylatcompton]

The outdoor furniture looks so good!!

[@purnakantharia]

you should start a decorating/designing service you are so good at it. Also, you can makegood money from it!!

[@catherineandrews4339]

Definitely try the Low FODMAP diet! It’s kind of intense and takes a while, but it’s so worth it to figure out what your trigger foods are. Also stick to it!!! Otherwise all your hard work of removing and reintroducing will go to waste. I used to stay up all night from stomach pain, but now I sleep soundly since I try my best to stay away from my pain inducing foods. (Things like apples, onions, fresh garlic, cashews, etc.)

[@HannahOToole]

This 100%!! You can slowly reintroduce things and see how they make you feel. I get that nauseated feeling and my Dr. says it's partially acid reflux as well.

[@afraha2330]

last year there were 5 vlogs for vlogmas

[@franziskaharris8765]

OMG, Morgan, how can you not have an Advent calendar?!? 😃 I am actually from Germany and I grew up with an advent calendar and I still love it!!! I have one from RITUALS cosmetics and it’s so exciting to open a door everyday and see what’s in there and I love their products anyway. 😍☺️

[@catiecamero5001]

The food and nausea thing sounds like a migraine. Hear me out, I have suffered from migraines for 5 years. When I wake up a little earlier than usual or eat at a different time I get flash migraines that cause nausea not so much head pain if that makes sense.

[@kaleighjs]

Yes girl! Check out the low fodmap diet! This sounds exactly like what my husband was going through until he went to a DR and they told him about it and diagnosed him with IBS. I also do low fodmap and feel so much better as well. I have issues with gluten and dairy so it works out well.

[@sparklerush07]

I have recently noticed how uneven my shoulders are too!! I've never experienced any reason to be concerned but I'm convinced it's from one strapping my backpack all through elementary school to look cool 😂

[@fury1968]

There's a company called 'everlywell' that sells an at-home food sensitivity test. I haven't looked into it, but I think it's a finger-stick blood sample type of situation, and they test it against 96 different foods, then let you know which of the foods your body has issues with. The symptoms they give on the website are the same ones that you were mentioning. Might be a worthwhile thing to look into?

[@214GShannon]

I swear by the chiropractor!! It’s helped my neck and spinal issues so much

[@hotdogwaterfacemask]

you should take a food sensitivity test!

[@helenscarborough5458]

just kind of a random thing, but deuxmoi is french, so it's pronounced "duh mwah"

[@kriscastro]

advent calendars don't appeal to me either for the same reason. i think i just liked them as a child bc it was a guaranteed piece of candy every day for a month

[@tinale9493]

hi morgan! i love your vlogs and hearing your story about your stomach stuff (bloating, nausea, etc), it really sounds like ibs/ibd and heart burn! i get it too and it sucks but you might want to bring it up to your general practitioner or a GI doctor at somepoint! again, love your vlogs and i hope you're having a great week too!

[@jeannine1991]

You don’t need new string lights, they need to be screwed in really tight. I have them & they will work.

[@CarolineQuinn]

Also beeeshhh what mascara do you use 😍

[@kendelllavella2511]

With the sickness thing I had the same issue, my anxiety was causing me acid reflux! Not saying that’s what you have but worth looking into 🤍🤍

[@ali_foley82]

This is how I knew I needed help managing my anxiety. Had heartburn/acid reflux for 4 days straight. Once I got onto my anxiety meds, it stopped.

[@kendelllavella2511]

@@ali_foley82 exact same scenario for me!

[@tinajaramillo6328]

Someone who is also trying to follow the FODMAP Diet & nurse. So my doctor told me I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) because I was having changes in my bowel movements. Felt nauseous, bloated and almost gassy. Garlic, onions are list of things we cannot eat that aggravate the IBS. "FODMAP A to Z" is a great app that says what you can and cannot eat, and what in that food causes the symptoms.

[@rachelmorgan3611]

Where is the white henley top from??

[@mayachelsie4072]

I'm not a doctor, but it could be GERD (acid reflux), especially if it happens within an hour or so. I've worked with clients that have it and done a few assessments.

[@katierene4416]

Do I need to go to a chiropractor? I ask myself this all the time when left leg stretches are sooo much harder than right.

[@ursonate]

I would hazard a guess that it's not the garlic from the dressing, but the soybean or canola oil. Make your own dressing using real olive oil.

[@albanycedeno1108]

Where is your cream long sleeve shirt from?

[@lindsaymeyer20]

Just cover your camera with a little piece of electrical tape! You can’t see it, it isn’t bulky, and it can be easily pulled off when you need it and placed back later without leaving sticky residue :)

[@yvonnen6234]

That definitely sounds like ibs. My friend went to a doctor for that

[@loganwhitfill3017]

Try going to a chiropractor for your shoulder issue! They may be able to fix imbalances.

[@wildhoneymediapnw]

Advent calendars (and advent in general) is a tradition to prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus on Christmas aka what the holiday is about! :)

[@KatesAdventures]

The video I watched directly before this was by a creator called Georgia Marie who had appendicitis for 5 years (chronic appendicitis as opposed to the more commonly known acute appendicitis). It's probably not that, maybe just keeping a food diary will help figure out what's going on with your stomach but I'm throwing this out there just in case xx

[@karissalarue5561]

It’s probably IBS. I’m on the low FOD MAP diet. It really sucks but helps a lot.

[@emilymurphy2926]

Uneven shoulders hips and legs is very common in ladies. I’m off alignment in my early 40s. I’m a triathlete and I just push through it.

[@carlisleemily]

okay wait I've been having the same little nauseous episodes lately!!

[@Abbyjm11]

I have the same stomach issues! Someone recommended I get tested for celiac!

[@CarolineQuinn]

Hailey Bieber posted that she just realized who deuxmoi is and she feels like it’s real life GG too!

[@sarahsutinen7294]

Big Sky is my new shitttt!

[@Kpsparkle11]

Starbucks has a peppermint cold brew????

[@laflores09]

It’s the vanilla sweet cream cold brew but instead of the vanilla get peppermint. It’s really good!

[@Michelangelo-m1o]

I've got some Christmas movies recommendations for you: Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, The Polar Express, Deck The Halls, Four Christmases, and The Santa Clause trilogy. :)

[@sharonhughesjohnson119]

I can’t stop looking at your shoulders 🤣

[@AshleyBarron]

The ant😂

[@phophiecar]

I wash my face over the bathtub bc the water heats up faster

[@heatherallen9044]

You’ve probably tightened the ligaments in your shoulder so it pulls. Try strength training it if you really care lol

[@ktb4963]

I legitimately think advent calendars were made for parents as a way to curb their kids' sugar intake around the holidays. Like, "oh, sorry you only get one small thing of chocolate today. The calendar said so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯"

[@hannahraemakeup]

*immediately runs to the mirror to look at my shoulders*

[@jessicaortiz5457]

you probably have heartburn!! I get bloated with my heartburn too.

[@ssavoni1]

deuxmoi = duh mwah

[@marcosgomes5294]

🌞

[@carahays2296]

Girl I'm a physical therapist - that shoulder situation is nothing to worry about! Super common! You likely have a little upper back weakness on the side the is lower. You can easily google middle trapezius and rhomboid strengthening exercises! If you have specific questions, shoot me a dm @doccarahays :) Hope that's helpful!

[@Eleese__]

The Deuxmoi account is like gone from IG🥴 Gossip Girl has been destroyed lol

[@Myeshaandali]

whoever is reading this comment may his her parents live long for 100 years ameen

[@Emnicholls_83]

Y me. No. I pass it on

[@cassidean6423]

Check out YogaByCandace on Instagram! She does training programs for her clients and has been around for years, but she specializes in helping her clients fix posture issues like this by building the muscles around your scapula to better support it! Her plans are really well priced and she does video check ins too!

[@peggy-sueclarke6407]

Oh my gosh! I just watched a video yesterday where this guy would feel sick a few hours after eating pizza he would be sick and feel nauseous. Look into it please. I think he had a blood test to determine what caused his illness.

[@donnacoxx8232]

need a chiropractor for your shoulders and carry small handheld purse

[@learn-with-uss]

What’s the name of the account you follow for real life gossip girl?

[@katiecatjohnson]

Go to a chiropractor and they will take xrays

[@caitlynworley4870]

My doctor told me that I enhanced my scoliosis by using one shoulder bags or even using a backpack on one shoulder !