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[@itsjessicabraun]

Brooklinen is having their Sleep Week Sale where you can get 20% off sitewide and up to 40% off their bundles until March 20th! bit.ly/JessicaBraun_BrooklinenMar24 This video is kindly sponsored by Brooklinen.

[@lesliedemarco1691]

Jessica I just adore you! I can't believe that ANYONE would have the nerve to call you a slob! I mean omg I'm sure they are not so perfect themselves, I mean this is real life, and the reason I adore you is that you are SO REAL!! 😘

[@jenniefrost801]

Jessica have you tried the one size eyebrow wond... It's like your favorite elf one but you get WAY MORE.. I think you'll love it

[@gillianbreau645]

But do you have a really oily husband?? 😂 I have so many expensive sheets and he has ruined all of them. We like darker sheets but even then it's visible

[@pamelafaye77]

You DO have it all together. If you’re living LIFE in your home, playing and letting your babies play, bake with you, and enjoying your days as a young family - that’s the “together” that truly matters!

[@christinam.8894]

Really appreciated the realistic snapshot of your room. It never bothered me that your background has always been perfectly clean, but seeing that was definitely relatable and a breath of fresh air!

[@tabithak5943]

I feel like she’s always told us her house is a mess but mess means something different to everyone lol I’m over here like the joke/reels you see about baseboards being clean “show me the baseboards!” Jk jk jk but for real my MIL and I have different definitions of mess. Stuff around the house because we live here is normal for me. Mess is like dirty stuff for me. Dirty dishes, dirty bathrooms. My MIL thinks a backpack on the table because a kid just walked in the door is mess and dirty and needs to clean ASAP! She’s a hoot and I love her but I have to remind her a lot that she’s doing a great job and her mess is my normal.

[@PickledFaces]

Why? What if she is just better than you at cleaning and managing her home? She has more money than me and I don’t care! Stop with this race to the bottom.

[@amylage4054]

I agree that sponsorships flow better in vlogs. It is always so odd to me when people eat hello fresh and then start talking about makeup

[@jackivacha]

Omg! That was a lol for me! 😂

[@EiLpigreco]

Same 😂

[@tabithak5943]

I think Kelly Gooch did a sponsored video like that, it was odd lol I still watched but it felt weird for sure

[@restored777]

😂 yep.

[@breeyawnahinton]

Especially if they cut away in the middle of a tutorial then get back to it like nothing happened. Ma'am do you always cook and eat before you apply blush?!

[@christineb6841]

A vlog talking about books, messy houses, not new make up, and with an Aldi run thrown in?! Now this is content I can relate to! ♡

[@KWCardDesign]

Jessica- for goodness sake, you are a mom, a wife with two kids. If people really truly believe your life is “perfect “ then they are fooling themselves. You are a functioning human like all of us. I appreciate your honesty but also if those that come at you complain if laundry or dishes appear in the background then they have a problem with their own lives and not being honest. Just my two cents

[@PickledFaces]

Thank you for being one of the few SANE people on here! My god I always cringe at other women being jealous and literally HAPPY that someone who seems to be ‘perfect’ have a zit, or a messy room, or gained weight! It’s disgusting.

[@Naedlj]

It makes me feel SO MUCH BETTER that your house can be messy sometimes too! I have a special needs child and a 1 year old and I just can’t keep my house tidy no matter how hard I try and I feel like a failure most of the time. I did 3 loads of dishes yesterday… and the sink is full again. I did 4 loads of laundry yesterday but none of it got folded. Thank you for making me feel better about not having it all together.

[@nunya7366]

Don't let anyone lie to you Honey Child! Ain't a single one of us got our shit together & we Damn sure don't have it together 24/7/365, we just maybe fake it better. Dirty dishes & loads of clean unfolded laundry can wait. Kids *need* Mama & Dada to give hugs & kiss boo boos & read favorite stories to them. Randomly sing stupid words that make no sense & everybody snuggle in together & take a "body rest" in the morning 2 hours after you got up or 1300 in the afternoon because no body "needs a nap" & make sure you tell them that they "better not fall asleep on you." No one is gonna remember in 5 years or 10 that you never left a sink of dirty dishes or load of laundry unfolded & if they point that out because they do remember, deny deny deny demand proof & deny anyhow. Go dance in the rain & play in a mud puddle. Life is short. Play hard. God Bless All Y'all 🙏🇺🇸💄🇺🇸🙏

[@PickledFaces]

This is so cringy. I know some women who have neatly spotless homes with children because they are just better at it. So what!! Some people just do things better and that’s ok! Don’t ask someone to dim their light to make YOU feel better. So self centered.

[@nunya7366]

@@PickledFaces WOW! Don't take up motivational speaker as a hobby or career. This person didn't ask you our anyone else to dim anyone's light. Way to come in & shit all over somebody whose shoes you have never walked in & I am positive no one in your sphere of influence deals with the things this mom does on a regular basis. Take your self righteous hypocrisy straight back to shit filled hole your crawled out of.

[@kirahurt2517]

You just made a whole of people love you more by showing your “mess”. You’re authenticity is beautiful. Just makes you 100 percent more watchable ❤️❤️

[@jackivacha]

If I had your back deck I don’t think I’d ever leave ( weather permitting obv). The birds sound so pretty and it always looks so peaceful when you’re out there. Many a book would be read on that deck! ❤

[@ashleighcoles06]

My sisters and I watch your videos and we all say how you’re so down to earth and easy to relate too. Other creators live lives that just don’t seem realistic! We appreciate your authenticity!

[@michellerodriguez7916]

Thank you for being real. Mom’s struggles are real and always a reminder that our kids are living their best lives.

[@thejammiestjam]

Also agree that most of your sponsorships work better in a vlog. It's just what you are doing with your life during the day, and that includes cooking and laundry, so Brooklinen and Hello Fresh make sense. They would feel off in a make up video hahaha

[@lillyr.558]

To me, your transparency and being genuine and true to yourself , makes you “perfect “. I appreciate you a lot, and always learn from you. You are inspiring.

[@hannitabeautysison]

Love your hair and glasses when you were doing a book review! Gorgeous!

[@kendrarobbins9872]

My husband just finished “when breath becomes air” and it had him in full on tears multiple times. Very impactful and recommend!

[@kzfingerprint]

Yes, very beautiful story to read knowing where the author was and would recommend it!

[@kierstenbriggs5847]

Your dedication to presenting yourself honestly is such a kind thing that you give us as viewers. I just finished your talk about why you don't show mess vs realizing you need to share some was so incredibly relatable. Thank you for being so dedicated to being real when so much around us these days is so curated. Your videos are always a breath of fresh air for me, thank you thank you thank you.

[@chrelainel5833]

After I had my daughter, I felt the need to try to be that Pinterest mom. What I realized was that I was working my tail off and, for the most part, no one cared about any of those "perfect" things. Then, I heard a great quote, and I have lived by it ever since. "Sometimes, good enough is good enough. " Store bought can be fine instead of homemade, clean can be fine over neat...etc. Things don't have to be perfect. Good enough works just fine.

[@beatrizcoelho7666]

So happy for the book reviews! Love that

[@karlakramer6490]

I'm really enjoying this mini book review section. What a perfect way to get recommendations every few months or so.

[@samanthaaasam]

I feel like you are extremely relatable. If anyone regularly watches your videos like me then they would know that you are very down to earth and I feel comfort in your channel because I can relate and not everything is perfect all the time.

[@cooking_the_books]

Thank you for chatting about sponsorships and how you incorporate them into your videos! I just started working with sponsors, so it was interesting to hear how you make it all work.

[@emilyreich1536]

When Breath Becomes Air is so beautiful. I reread it often for perspective

[@maryjojaggar9254]

I love the Aldi Finds - their aisle of random goodies each week! Some great deals, high quality, and very handy - but often sold out by the time I get to it…

[@amyr4944]

Yesss we want and need to see real life🙌🏼 even if people don’t realize it yet, the constant perfection on social media is messing with our brains and eventually making us feel bad about ourselves. And I know it’s gotta be hard for you even if the negative comments are just one here and there. But I hope you really push through those and see the thousands of positive loving ones. 💗 Let those comments be the ones that root in your brain. Love seeing the laundry and everything else. And there may be some random clothes on top of your dresser but at least the ship is gone amirite? 🤣🤣🙌🏼 I love the book reviews! Fun fact, Christina Lauren is the pen name of a writing team. They are best friends. And I just love their books! In fact they have a new one coming out in May and I’m so looking forward to it. 💗

[@mochaandcinnameowboys9876]

I would love for you to do a video specifically on celebrity memoirs. There are so many out there and I'd love to find out which ones you liked, which one you loved and which ones you would skip. And if you include Tyler, that would make it an awesome video! Thanks Jessica!

[@erintrolley3074]

Love a good vlog!! I’m a big reader and most of the KZbin I watch is booktube so I’m happy to see you talking about your reads, even though we have different taste! Happy that reading is back in a big way for everyone!

[@lucyann0503]

My partner and I also shop at Aldi! But we can't always find everything, too. So, we usually go to Aldi first with our whole list and try to find as much as possible. Then, we go to another grocery store after for everything else we couldn't find! It works super well.

[@itsjessicabraun]

Good to know that’s how you do it too!

[@TracyBonilla]

I’m normally a silent follower and have been for years BUT I had to comment and say watching this video and you talking about a messy house made me feel so much more “normal” for having a messy house. I’m also a new mom struggling with “you’re home with baby, house needs to be clean etc etc” but I love you for being so real. Thanks for sharing that🫶🏼

[@iamsam2996]

As a long term subscriber I really don’t mind when a video is sponsored. It kinda feels good to watch the creators like you get the recognition and validation of your work through sponsorships. Because YOU DESERVE IT!! Idk if that makes sense 😅

[@betsychesnutt3178]

It’s such a hard balance showing the every day and trying to tidy a bit before filming. Girl I give you a lot of credit! I think that you find that balance pretty well! I feel like it’s almost like inviting friends over. You want them to come over and you won’t always have a perfect house, but you also try to pick up a little. That is not to say that you need to! You be you! And I love you and your videos in any way! Tidy, not tidy, you are fantastic! 🥰 But I know that struggle to think well let me pick up a little.😂 but I think that you do such a lovely job at finding the balance. I have always been encouraged and motivated when watching yours and Tyler’s videos. I think a lot of you, but none of us are perfect, and the ways that you both have shared hacks and life has been encouraging and helpful! Thankful for you and the ways that God is using you! 😘

[@SharonPalmer8]

I love watching your vlogs because you feel similar to my life so love what you're saying about keeping the house as is in vlogs and not worrying about the mess. Just makes you that much more relatable. Love it!

[@annalisa.robbins]

Loving the book content. Booktube is actually my most watched genre within YT 💕 I watch a variety of content because I have varied interests- so I love content creators aren’t afraid to branch out!

[@rizzart66]

The whole clean house thing. You just can't win. I love your laundry, dishes, stuff everywhere.

[@PickledFaces]

And I don’t. So she should just do what SHE wants to do

[@Eden_Rivers]

Aldi's pickup service is awesome. And since I repeat buy staples there, I do a huge order on Friday and then Saturday shop my regular grocery store for the rest of the items I need. Saves time and keeps us on budget. P.S. I also love listening to the birds. It's so relaxing.

[@annie-sh-fi7ox]

Jessica, you shouldn't have to worry about people that tell you your house isn't perfect and clean! You have a family, and you live in your house. I don't know anyone that has that perfect house. I sure don't have a perfect house. I use to worry about it, too. It's not worth it. You have a wonderful family, and a beautiful house.❤

[@laikanbarth]

We broke down and bought a generator after our power went out for 15 days during an ice storm. We had a newborn at the time and it was horrible. I wish we could afford one of those you add to the whole house that automatically switches over when the power goes out but I’m still grateful for the little one we have.

[@StoneJohnson1118]

When she flipped around the camera. Who else’s heart just fluttered, with that thought of “I’m not alone”. 💗💗 I love the vulnerability you shared because you are a real person and life is messy. Especially with kids haha.

[@Luna-1028]

Thank you for another great video. For the avocados. I buy 10 every 2 weeks, from Aldi's. I place them in a kitchen drawer, cover them with a towel. In 2-3 days they are perfect to eat. Avocado ready 😊

[@roseg1333]

The sound of birds 🐦 is my fav part of Spring 😍🌸🌷🍃

[@lfric616]

Walmart+ ! It's been a game changer in our household I get it delivered and then I go to Aldi or wherever to get certain things

[@bdstairways]

I have to say seeing your mess was refreshing. I had no idea you were real in that way. 😆 I truly love you but I never thought you could have your bed messed up. Thank you for showing that!! It helps!! ❤❤❤

[@Liona-2317]

Thank you so much for sharing your messy room!❤ I get it now, you clean up for us like you would if guest were coming. But you truly are just like us.💞🤗

[@jann3443]

Loved the two Fourth Wing books. Hated how #2 ended. I said a loud "Noooo!" Can't wait for book 3. Love Court of Thorns and Roses. I'm on book 4 right now. 💕

[@sarahdeeb4852]

As a fellow working mom of 4, it was weirdly refreshing to see the real life messes. While I always feel best when the house is picked up it's definitely not always realistic or even the best use of our time/energy.

[@ashleymonette6834]

Love and other words was one of my favorite books I read in 2023! It was so good!

[@eyedocbeauty]

I would describe Fourth Wing more like Divergent meets Game of Thrones lol. But I loved it too and I'm not a fantasy person generally

[@trinitytrinity2026]

Makes perfect sense. I don't want to hear about the hello fresh dinner someone had while trying to discover new makeup 😂 Your flow makes much more sense!

[@melslatt]

I love the random bucket in your room! That happens to me all the time, like "why is there one shoe in the bathroom?" "How did the Windex end up in that corner of that room?" And I don't even have kids yet! 😅

[@erinshima3954]

I just had my first baby a few months ago, and have been STRUGGLING with trying to keep the house “neat,” which seems impossible. I really appreciate your showing your “mess” - so relatable! I found your channel during my pregnancy, and you have been my go-to ever since! It started out with the pregnancy videos, but I’ve binged all of vlogmas, as well as all of your vlogs! You are so down to earth, and I continue to look to you for parenting advice :) Thank you for what you do! Regardless of what others may say, please don’t change 🩵

[@CheesyCat888]

Thank you for showing a glimpse of your messes!! It made me relate that much more and feel better about my own struggles with messes. I also wanted to say I loved your perfectionism video and can't wait to see the other videos in that series.

[@beautyandbeyond347]

When her counter is covered in dishes is the BEST!!! Totally relatable as we all have thoae chores we want to avoid! Thanks for always trying to be yourself 😊

[@RachRachRachel]

For as long as I've been watching your videos, I have definitely thought that you really have your ish together all the time but at the same time I'm not so naive to think that it's always like that for you. I just figure you don't like to show or talk about the messy stuff. I do really enjoy you being more real and open, it definitely makes you more relatable! 🫂💗

[@Cora_ragnar_freya]

You rocked the book review! I read love and other words and fourth wing and I think you did a great job not giving spoilers but capturing the book details well enough to get someone interested in reading it. Love and other words I described as “getting into a warm bath”. That book was just - cozy. Like watching the office reruns

[@KatePlummer]

Hey Jessica, I’ve just got to the section where you’re talking about perfectionism and I relate to this really strongly but I would never say I feel like what you put out is ever “perfect” or “unachievable”. I too have unfollow lots of KZbinrs / influencers and you’re the only one of them that makes it feel like coming home, all your content is so cosy and it just makes me so happy ❤

[@gardengypsy70]

Thank you so much! You’re younger than I, but I relate so much. I’m raising my 3 year old grand daughter and love you content! I love the sweater too! Gorgeous green on you!!!💚

[@daniellengarcia]

I love Aldi! It truly is so great and affordable, but I wish they had more locations. Often so busy where I am

[@itsjessicabraun]

Yeah the one near me is always super busy too!!

[@Jess-bee]

Love the authenticity in this vid Jess, made me smile 😊

[@cortneywessling5728]

Loved the book reviews!!

[@sarahcarterthomas]

I have been loving your vlogs and all your content recently! Your authenticity and a sense of peace radiate, and I know that is due to hard work on yourself behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing a realistic snapshot of your room! It felt like a breath of fresh air.

[@AngelaT1682]

I LOVED Love & Other Words! It really got me in my feels. I felt so connected in their story and every chapter left me wanting more. I didn't want the book to end ❤

[@SarahCate]

Love that you have started talking about books more !

[@BareBohemianBeauty]

Another great and completely slept on bare minerals powder is the one in warmth. It’s not quite a bronzer; it just warms up the entire face but does add color. I’ve loved it for well over fifteen years!

[@maryfalckslus]

Love and Other Words was one of my favorite reads last year! It was so sweet.

[@simplyellenxo95]

I love your channel so much Jessica..this is the reason why I always come back and watch you religiously…❤

[@BethanyBasile]

Gosh, I love your vlogs! ❤ Sidenote: it makes me so sad that people have said such hateful things to you when you show a REAL HOUSE THAT'S LIVED-IN! I APPRECIATE when people show their real lives! And, to be honest, I don't even see that kind of stuff! Which I know you've talked about in the past. Friends don't see that kind of stuff! It just looks like a loved house, with a loving family, and they're enjoying life and making memories! THAT'S WHAT A HOUSE IS FOR!!! ❤ And, YOU GO GIRL... keep it up with your book reviews!!! 🎉 Love it!!!!!!! Also, that's exactly how I described Fourth Wing to my friends! Almost word for word! 😂

[@rachavi32]

Honestly? The bucket is so relatable. Mine is tool boxes. Thank you

[@Sadimc_beauty]

Jessica I just want to say that, I really appreciate what you're doing. I also have 2 kids and ive sometimes had to take a step back from your videos because I thought you had it all together and I just wasn't there at that time in my life but now that you have been so honest and true, Ive been relating so much more to you and watching all of your videos recently. So thank you for listening and relating to us. You are amazing and your truest self. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@PickledFaces]

This is so pathetic. Please erase this and get some self esteem. Jealous women make me sick. I deal with this and tired of it. Never will we dim our lights to make others feel better.

[@myjewels60]

I've read through Fourth wing and Iron Flame TWICE! Can't wait for the third book. Absolutely loved them!!!

[@SJ4Youtube]

😂❤ Pinocchio's Collar!!! Love how real you keep it Jessica! Learning to let go takes time. Let go of people's expectations. Just keep being you & loving all yours & Tyler's content. BTW.. love how he is doing his vlogs lately. Have a blessed week!

[@tiffanyraymond1251]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the real life quick view around your bedroom!!! So validated!! Love you, girl!!

[@cmills53]

The backyard of your home is gorgeous with that pond or lake- wow!!

[@atheacore]

Oh my gosh. When you showed up your "mess", my heart like filled. I know you aren't perfect and I know you make sure your home is clean fir your job...but it made me feel like your friend. 😂 My best friend and I at sone point in our relationship said, you know I love you and you are special to me because I let you see my dirt. Lol Thank you for being real with us and letting us see your "dirt".

[@taramccollum783]

On bad weather preparations…we have chargeable lightbulbs that you can unscrew and use as a flashlight. Those have come in handy when our power is out. We will have lights in our living room and dining room when the power is out for a few hours.

[@anaarevalo8425]

The random bucket and the toilet in the background made my day 😂 TY for the book recs ❤

[@angiedeavila9876]

Who else lives for Jessica's weekly Vlogs ...❤❤ They are the BEST both of my daughters love pancakes and sausage super easy breakfast I have a 2 1/2 yr old and a 13 month old ❤

[@jenniferawiah3664]

I loved and appreciated your mini book review. It's inspiring me to incorporate more reading into my daily life. As a side note, I think you look beautiful in your glasses. 🕶️

[@modernvettech]

Perfectly clean or lived in home…I LOVE you and your family no matter what! I feel like a twin/sis given the similar age, and being another Jessica. ❤

[@stacipellicciotti9337]

I loved love and other words. I hugged the book when I was done with it 😂

[@rlord7053]

I love how you smile when you talk about crock pot meals lol ...I'm right there with you.

[@barbiekilcoyne7436]

Love love love the book talk! Keep em coming!

[@jenfarina1892]

I make my own trail mix with those aldi nuts, craisins and dark chocolate chips. I do aldi most weeks and then another grocery store like every 3 weeks. I live alone though so it works for me

[@irrac6]

Appreciate you being real. Nobody has it "all together," whatever that means. Love you and Tyler's videos.

[@rosebud7233]

Always enjoy hearing about what you’ve been reading lately! 💜 📚

[@Chelbsn]

Thank you for the book reviews!!! I'm so glad you decided to work it in🥰

[@chrisgraham3803]

I really love your vlogs. You are an inspiration to me ❤❤

[@Eunycel25]

Hi Jessica, Little trick my Mom does to ripen avocados 🥑 is she wrapped them in newspaper or paper towels and stores them in the over for a couple of days until they ripen. Just don’t forget about them 😅. 💞💖💓

[@morganf9951]

I love when you share you total for your hauls! I'm always so curious!

[@ayricahzuccato8499]

Ok, the Fourth Wing books. I loved the settings and the plot. The spicy scenes literally had me rolling my eyes. They were so dumb and ridiculously over the top! 😂

[@jeannettefranco5487]

Have a wonderful weekend. I'm excited to watch this as I get my day started.

[@itsjessicabraun]

Hope you enjoy it! 😄

[@paomart]

Jess you are so real! I Love your videos ❤

[@samanthaleigh805]

Love the book content! We have similar taste in books. I hope you continue to do that 😊

[@ericacolon263]

Thank you ❤❤, your authenticity means a lot❤.

[@jessicalangford7709]

Love you!!!! 😘 Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! ❤🎉

[@itsjessicabraun]

Hope you do too!!

[@mzdawgpawz1]

Thank you for being so honest about what your house looks like. Makes me feel like my house doesn't have to be perfect either. ❤

[@leahwebb]

The glasses you are wearing during the book reviews suit you so well! 😍

[@AshleyS1808]

You look even *more* radiant than usual in the Brooklinen add!!

[@ashlandells5109]

When breath becomes air has stuck with me for years!! I cried so hard reading it and even shed a few tears now years later thinking about it 😢 Definitely left it with an appreciation for life ❤

[@cindystauffer3242]

I second that.

[@SuperDuperBrit]

I love that you showed the chaos behind the camera. I'm currently sitting in our breakfast nook that is covered with school papers my children brought home this week....jackets are everywhere. SHOES, omg, they really are all over the place. We need a system. You always keep it real. I loved John Stamos' book

[@melissagrillot552]

I loved the book reviews! So fun and we get more of your view of each book this way, at the end of year vlogmas reviews they are much more speed review. Both are wonderful, just sharing that I enjoyed this too 😊 Hope you have a fantastic week

[@kaleighlaurilynn]

Those pancakes and sausage sticks are my kids’ favorite quick breakfast! We call them breakfast corn dogs 😂 they’re so good