setting goals I hope I won't reach (homestretch!)

[@shv5626]

Overthinking something you really want to do so much that you don’t do it is sooooo relatable 😂

[@mandymorrow5473]

I know, right!? I thought it was just me!

[@16ilovevampires]

Vlognukah video ideas: 1. Reflections on parenthood (expectations vs reality, what did you learn, what you wish you had done differently etc) 2. Another "dreidel controls my day" 3. Outfits for the holiday season and New year's eve using only clothes which you already own 😊

[@user-dt3rc9yt1t]

4. How your “holiday food” has changed over the years from getting your stoma and then having a baby

[@lauravanimpe3173]

+1 on all three!

[@abk.92]

All My new hobbies that I have tried All the books I am excited for my child to read Tips on emotional Regulations during Parenting ( what you do, every parent is different so what you do that helps as a parent and working mom and bonding with child)

[@misspips14]

As an infertile girl whos had a whole lotta miscarriages trying for a first this year! Would love to see a video about your thoughts / journey / ups & downs on trying for a second if it’s something you wanted to share? I found your first series super useful!

[@mimi_user]

Would LOVE a video about how your career change is going, or kind of like an assessment 1 year post career change!

[@bananainpjs]

Lucy Wood does a "monthly brunch club" that's just drop in for a cup of coffee, basically. They pick up some pastries in the morning, and then have an "open house" from 10am onwards. Maybe something like this could be a way to do your brunch idea??

[@morehannah]

Yessssssss like that !!

[@FTWhatever]

and you can ask people to bring food with them if they come. not lots, only what they would eat themselves. and then you can share/exchange food with however many people come without having any go to waste 😁

[@ashleystanley7941]

@@morehannah Pastries and breakfast breads freeze really well, too, so there's less worry about waste. Fresh fruit and a bottle of juice would be nice, too. And you could just eat/drink those up throughout the week afterwards.

[@kelseyhallahan7780]

@@morehannah Could add french toast to that list as you just need bread and eggs really and you can make as much as needed when people arrive. If you don't use it all then eggs keep and bread freezes or they get absorbed into your usual household usage.

[@nyjna6455]

would love a „what i learnt as a parent“ kinda video ♥️

[@althyastar]

Video idea: How are you handling the holidays with Rowan? I was just reading a book by a Jewish mother who had a bit of a hard time transitioning her daughter from the Santa/Father Christmas/Gifts on Christmas day traditions to Hanukah, because of this influences of kids at her school mostly celebrating Christmas. I'm interested to hear how you are handling this now that Rowan's nearing / at the age where he's more aware of the significance of the holiday season.

[@charlottemcbride9342]

That would be an interesting video. I was raised as a Christian, christened and attended church at least once a week into my teen years. I'm no longer practising, and I don't mind if my son takes part in other traditions, I don't think they need to be mutually exclusive. For example, my son's nursery celebrates Diwali, and I'm more than happy for him to learn about and participate in this, and I wouldn't mind if he wanted to celebrate other holidays alongside Christmas :)

[@eringrasse7512]

Vlognukah Ideas: I've really liked the Dreidel Decides My Day videos! I'd also be curious to hear about your reflections on teaching Rowan about Judaism/Jewish culture now that it's been a few years. I remember that you were exploring various ways to do this that felt true to you and your values before he was born (Rugrats for the winnnn). As a religious studies nerd, I'm always fascinated by how children are formed by the stories of their religious heritage, even if they don't necessarily practice them.

[@VeggieVulcan]

Yes, would love an update on how you and Dan are approaching this now that Rowan is a little older! If you feel comfy sharing

[@earlycareeracademic5343]

For the brunch club rsvp / food situation what you might do is a combination of making enough food that you could feed everyone who shows up (so keep the guest list manageable) OR have leftovers that'll last you and Dan for a few days (or more if you can freeze them) AND/OR keep some frozen stuff on hand to bulk up what you make if a lot of your guests show up - like frozen cinnamon rolls. I recommend keeping the menu simple - one or two egg casseroles (perhaps one with meat and one without), a fruit salad, some kind of fresh bread product with nice butter & jam, and a sweet thing - cinnamon rolls or cupcakes. The more formulaic you can be, the less thinking you have to do each time, the more often you'll do it! BTW, I am a huge fan of brunches as a mom of 2 under 2 - whether it's at home or out on the town - I am way more likely to enjoy a brunch than a dinner with friends!

[@user-fw9zk6lo8w]

I used to watch you so much when I was younger and your videos were a big part of my life back then, and I am SO DAMN HAPPY to have dipped back into your content recently (over the past 2 years or so) and see you absolutely thriving! Your consistency in suchhhh good quality content is chefs kisses and you are honestly getting all the success you deserve as a creator. You actually inspire me to be a better person with these goals videos in particular, so honestly just thank you for all of the above Hannah! 😂

[@maddyabowitz8525]

Re: monthly drop in brunch…love this idea. So fun, and such a great way to casually mix friend groups. I think for food I would do a big casserole or something that keeps well for leftovers, so if I don’t get a full house me and the roommates can just finish it over the course of the week. And have other stuff that’s easy to make as people drop in like eggs and bacon or pancake mix or whatever the vibe is.

[@cassandrasharkey8697]

The end of this is so relatable. Health issues fuck everything.

[@vexedcer]

i love the brunch idea! its very cute and i wish i could do something like it. in terms of food, id maybe pitch it as like, a potluck ? if you can, bring something with you. whether thats a tray of eggs that you cook together when they arrive, or a box of pastries, or fruit, or sandwiches they made the night before. at least then its a little more proportional to who comes. youre not shelling out on loads of food thatll be left to rot, and leftovers can go home w people.

[@emilyburgoine4240]

Lucy Wood does a monthly coffee morning which she put in a vlog recently. I think she provides the tea/coffee and friends provide the biscuits, which is much easier than dealing with food but same community concept!

[@matildadevere785]

Oh I love this! And brunch is great for the many friends who all of a sudden have babies/little ones

[@Sophie_Cleverly]

My biggest back pain tip is to find a way to strengthen your core muscles! For context I have a hypermobility, have had a C-section and Crohn's surgery and a 30H chest so I've spent a lot of time unable to move from back pain 😅😭 I built myself up with years of gentle stuff like physio and swimming but I started doing aerial hoop a few years ago and it's such a game changer. I still get pain but the improvement from having core muscles is huge!

[@lauramatalebot7698]

I've attended (not hosted) a similar concept to the monthly brunch, but with a monthly board game afternoon. The couple have a big groupchat with friends from their different walks of life - they send a message a few days before asking for RSVP so they can get the right amount of food. Even with RSVP, it feels very community-based and relaxed, I loved attending :)) recommend giving the brunch a try!

[@IceNixie0102]

You start the brunches having a set group. Invite all the people, but plan it with Lena etc, a couple friends who have COMMITTED to coming, and make enough for the friends who said they are coming (like 10 people) plus like... five more. Maybe make it standard that you'll make a bread item and some meat (pancakes, french toast, scones, whatever and rashers of bacon, or sausage, or whatever) and everyone else can bring stuff -- OJ, mimosas, fruit, more other things. That way if a ton of people come, they bring a ton of different foods, so it all works out. After a couple iterations, you'll know who/how many people generally come, so you'll know how many to plan for, even if it's not the same people always.

[@hiccup548]

So we just co-hosted a first birthday party for my son and his friend, and the main thing really is that everyone (grown up) will have a nice time just chatting and you don't have to organise lots of stuff to make it special. Kids need planned things though, so that makes it more complex. If you break up the planning into different phases is not too stressful. Phase 1 (say 2 months in advance) pick date, venue, kids entertainment, maybe a theme, send invitations. Then the next phase is mostly shopping - buying decorations, party ware, special outfits, snacks and drinks (non perishable), activity supplies etc that you can do any time between phase 1 and the week before the party. Any DIY type stuff (decorations and costumes) would go in here as well. Phase 3 is like the week of the party - make a list of everything to take with you/do to set up the decorations and so on, and the Phase 4 is the execution and tidy up. The key is not to overcomplicate phase 1 - only decide things that you have to decide in advance to tell everyone else and set your basic parameters and set the ball rolling. All the other decisions you can make in phase 2 based on the time and energy and money you have to execute stuff. Then in phase 3 you (sometimes dramatically😂) adjust what is left to do to make it realistic (e.g. in phase 3 we changed the cake plan from home-made to shop bought, because there was just no way I was going to have time to make and decorate cakes.) No one will ever know that you were going to make a custom photo backdrop and lots of props but then you didn't have the time... And the party will be 99% as much fun without it! I mean there's a million other ways to do it, but this is how I plan lots of things like trips and stuff as well - don't make too many decisions all at once or you'll be overwhelmed. One thing I loved at our party was the photo gallery we made of each kid's photo from each month since they were born. We pegged them on a string to make "bunting". You could do a gallery of a picture or two from each of the last 10 years? And as a bonus you'd then have lots of photos printed ready to be framed and enjoyed forever more!

[@misspips14]

This is such a good comment!

[@morehannah]

phase 1 sounds so easy when you lay it out like that but is definitely the main hurdle!

[@lemonlemonster]

One of my neighbors would do the monthly brunch open invitation thing but they did coffee instead. They still had a baked good or two but it seemed much easier than making/buying a bunch of food and felt lower stakes so people could pop in and out a bit easier.

[@tiggernaut]

This is the way. Tea / coffee etc + something home baked that can be eaten throughout the week if not many people show up. Easy, low pressure, no waste.

[@Sophie_liest]

I'm not subscribed to many newsletters but I would love to find more that enrich my life. Maybe you could do a recommendation video? I wouldn't even know how to find them 😅

[@morehannah]

Culture Study is one of my faves!!

[@BS-xs7jb]

A friend of mine used to do weekly brunch clubs on Sundays during the pandemic where everyone had a standing invitation. She'd provide some basics like hot coffee and maybe some eggs or pancakes, but apart from that it was a potluck and usually we'd end up with way too much food. That way you solve the last minute RSVP issue. I think those were lovely and it's a bit unfortunate we stopped doing them but I also understand that it's still a lot of work for the hosts since they get stuck with cleanup. I've actually thought of bringing them back myself.

[@morehannah]

oh nice! yeah a potluck style would definitely work :)

[@cariiinen]

I so relate to the "in case I get pregnant, everything goes out the window". Love that you're giving yourself grace for this.

[@SamarkandChan]

I think for a brunch club I would use it as a time to meal prep. So if only one person shows up the food can go in the freezer. 😊

[@morehannah]

Smart!!

[@jadehartleycreative]

I love these goal setting videos and I particularly love that you show that it's ok for your goals to evolve and change throughout the year. I'm part time self employed (running a small theatre company) and this video came at the perfect time to remind me that I shouldn't beat myself up for not meeting the goals I set at the start of the year, and that it's ok to set new goals reflecting the new projects I've taken on over the course of the year. Thank you, Hannah, this video was exactly what I needed today :)

[@stella_m_nz]

I kind of love that this video always falls sometime near Rosh Hashanah, I am not Jewish but I started doing 10Q a few years ago (where you answer the same 10 Questions once each year and then lock your answers in a digital 'vault' until the next year) which is timed around that event and it's been so fascinating to see where my life was at a year ago and always inspires some thinking about what I want the next year to be about.

[@morehannah]

Yes I did 10Q one year! I couldn’t remember if I did it last year but no email came through so I’m guessing I didn’t haha 😅😅

[@sallys.2707]

I'm both admiring and confused by people who set themselves goals for the year or for 5/10 years🤔. I understand professional goals when you're self-employed (which isn't my case), but otherwise every time someone asks me what my 'goals' are for the year I get confused😂. I don't have any. I'm not a company, I live my life on a daily basis, I'll see what tomorrow brings. And if I want to learn something new, I start today and I do it bit by bit, without pressure. I've got my whole life ahead of me and even if I don't finish it doesn't matter. I feel like that makes me such an unproductive person, but I don't know any other way. Maybe it's cultural 🤷

[@misspips14]

I don’t set myself goals, i find them upsetting. I just set myself a word. An “intention” to try live that year by. Its something nice to do at new year, but is so flexible you can apply what you want to it. My word this year was “progression” Last year it was “discovery” Another year “healing” Something like that ….

[@morehannah]

I did the having a word for a year thing a few times and really liked it! I had a joy year and a balance year and maybe one other. Haven't done it in a while though but I do like it!

[@morehannah]

definitely doesn't make you unproductive! I think some people, myself included, find "goals" or whatever word you want to use helpful in setting intentions and areas of focus for how you want to live your life. Sometimes having those goals for me can help making those micro decisions that come up on a day to day basis of how I want to spend my time easier!

[@marcrecord3991]

I agree. My goals are all short term or have no deadline. Six months ahead is usually my maximum planning window. Most of my life is day to day or stuff happening within three months. If 2020 taught me anything, it is that life is unpredictable.

[@thatjillgirl]

For me, truly setting a goal requires making a plan for how to actually make the thing happen, which is the only way any of my "dreams" come true. Things that I think "I would like to do that someday" often simply will not happen if I never say, "Well what would that take?" I don't think anyone needs to have particularly fancy or grand goals, but to me, "setting a goal" is just a concrete acknowledgement of "I would like to do this thing, and I'm going to find out what that takes and try to do it." And that can be as big as a career goal or as small as trying out a new hobby. It doesn't have to be a pressure thing, just giving actual attention to something you think you'd like to do.

[@WildBuckaroo2]

I looove these videos so much, whenever you have a new one come out I watch it on my lunch breaks throughout the week. You have such a calming, chatty vibe it really makes my day ❤

[@autumnvictoria6359]

I am doing something similar to your to your brunch club idea... I have a Deaf child and we homeschool. There's not a large Deaf community where we live, so I decided to build it. Every Wednesday. I open my home to anyone who an sign or is Deaf or has an interest in learning ASL. It doesn't have to be anything crazy... I usually buy pastries and snacks that I can easily throw in the freezer and pull out the next week if I buy too much. I always have plenty of coffee. And sometimes one person shows up other weeks. I have 15 people. And I find that lots of times people will bring something as well even though I don't ask. Just focus on building the community rather than supplying the food. ❤

[@paultravis3249]

Praying for you and your family... I believe in you and your goal setting and reaching

[@kate4781]

Brunch club food: I'd either make a lot of stuff I can freeze or decide I (and my family) are going to eat that for breakfast (or other meals) if it doesn't get eaten. Another option is to make the kitchen a social place and cook things there from ingredients that may last a while (e.g. frozen sausage, tinned beans, and eggs) Plus, if some people come, some of them may take leftovers. In short, if you can afford it, prepare for a lot of guests and try to be flexible.

[@16ilovevampires]

Yesss Vlognukah, I can't wait! 😭 Any time you upload or send the newsletter I get so excited, I wish Vlognukah was longer. 😂

[@quasimeowdo]

Hannah you gotta stretch and work your back and leg muscles. A physical therapist told me leg tightness can cause back pain. Look for like "office worker stretches" or "workouts for people that sit a lot". I'm also a chronic poor posture person and strengthening the muscles does help with the pain. Walking is good too but you may still be in pain without strength.

[@Lolibob151]

Omg! This is legit where my brain is atm… been a rough year but still want to ‘achieve’ something positive this year

[@KJ-bj2oi]

You could do brunch clubs as a potluck as a way to alleviate the issues with not knowing how much food to have. The only downside is it makes things a little less casual for guests

[@h4yley]

Video suggestion for vlognukkah - I remember a really interesting discussion you started in a video, around religion/culture and Dan’s initial hesitance around religious-derived Hanukkah songs etc. Would love to see a wee update on the ways you have brought in and celebrated your Jewish background/culture around Hanukkah with Rowan! I found that point especially interesting as I’m Irish and we’re much more overt/aware of religion than English Christians 😅 and have always told my English partner that she is sort of “religiously blind”. By that, Christianity is so standard in her upbringing/UK culture, that I could tell her family was culturally Protestant a mile off and she had no idea, she thought they were completely secular/atheist - until someone brought a Catholic girl home 😂 and I do find it funny how people often see the Christian-based Christmas elements as sort of neutral/almost non-religious. Also just mainly on a nice note, would be lovely to hear how you celebrate the holidays as a mum 😊❤

[@imwearingthis8634]

Oeh, I think, for the monthly brunch club, it would work really well if everyone who participates brings food. Then it's less likely that you make to much and end up throwing food out. If you make enough food for your family and the people who come make enough food for their family, you can just share everything. It also takes away the pressure of making a big meal for a large group every single month. I love the monthly brunch idea!

[@kelessa]

Yes I'm so glad Vlognukah will be back!

[@kellyh3295]

i loved this and relate a lot to the desire to make local pals - although you are way more proactive! Also you are looking heavenly - I dont know if this is the colour analysis thing in action but all the colours in this, from your hair to your background are just lighting you up beautifully xxx

[@KristanShuford]

I love your book content and would love to see more, even though we seem to have pretty different tastes. You introduced me to Ice Planet Barbarians and even though you didn’t care for it, I was intrigued. Reading it sort of opened the floodgates of smut and fantasy romance for me. It ended a years long reading slump and ever since I have been reading pretty much constantly and have regained this really joyful part of myself that had sort of diminished since becoming a mother. Anyways, thanks ❤

[@michaelaberry1276]

So parties for family for things like birthdays but we tend to do an open house with a time to arrive from (could also do a time for people to leave too) and 'bring a plate'. That way everyone knows there's at least one thing they'll eat (great if someone has an allergy or dietary need) and means that the amount of food scales with the amount of guests. As the host I'd recommend getting in some drinks and basic foods like a couple of pizzas to cut up

[@embracingranola]

You have no idea how excited I am to hear that I'll have your videos to watch during the holiday break!!!

[@emmad8732]

A good tip I heard for hosting is asking people to contribute (be that bringing food, delegating jobs like making the playlist). People feel good to have added somrthing to the event and it takes pressure off the host.

[@ruthlouise95]

The sunday brunch thing sounds like something I'd love to go to, but would not like to host 😂 I think for food, the best thing would be to do a bring and share. Where people bring enough food for them, and you provide enough food for you, Dan, and Rowan, and then combine it and share it between you all.

[@daisydog]

I have been considering a monthly, lowkey evening party because I am absolutely not a morning person. I just don't know how interested people would be.

[@morehannah]

we just gotta put feelers out!

[@cariiinen]

Love the concept of Open doors brunch club! I've been thinking of doing something similar. Currently considering Sunday night dinner with family and friends (either with people signing up OR potluck style, where everyone brings a dish to share). Or Saturday morning crafting/painting for other people with kids. The way I see it: it's enough to just plan a few drinks and snacks. Get things that store well, so you have enough stock, and you can use them next time if there's leftovers. Also: assume that people will bring something, and are not coming mainly for the food. Potluck is also a great option. We did a neighbourgh's "open coffee and cake" afternoon this Summer, and everyone brought something. When we ran out of wine, they took the initiative to go get some more. I think people know to have low expectations for an event like this, and they're just grateful that someone is doing the organizing for everybody to get together. And it's very liberating to host without all the pressure of being the perfect hostess!

[@selmar5161]

Video Suggestions: - declutterring / home organization stuff - book stuff - discussing feminism and parenting, gender roles (maybe with Dan?)

[@aislinndewit9452]

get into swimming!! gives alot of movement in neck and shoulders, i have found it great, as i also spend alot of time at desks during my day!

[@CorinneDemyanovich]

I don’t really have goals for the rest of the year because I’m getting married in a couple weeks, and that’s all I can focus on!

[@morehannah]

aaaaaaahhh congrats!! you have a good excuse lol

[@lucilasandoval3084]

So about the brunch club, I live in a downtown area where a lot of people go in the weekends so this kind of already happens more or less... Cook, make a big pot, it's autumn, make nice soup and just buy some good bread. If one people shows up you can freeze the rest and you have food, if ten show up you feed them, if 15 show up then people will figure it out and order pizza or something. Just communicate that it's a chill situation and people will adapt.

[@dariab2558]

Have always loved the home stretch goal videos! Felt inspired and started doing them myself!

[@panix.x]

Literally just finished my tarot reading for the last three months of the year to define my stretch-goals, perfect timing!

[@emmeline-tyler]

If anyone is having trouble with newsletter overwhelm and wants suggestions, I have a couple (gmail specific): 1. Filter newsletter emails to skip inbox and go straight to a folder labelled with that newsletter’s name, under a broader category of newsletters. You will end up with something that looks like old fashioned google reader (iykyk): a list of your newsletters with the number of unread issues next to each one. 2. Ask gmail to put your newsletters in the “forums” tab so you can read them all in one place (full disclosure: I can’t remember how to do this)

[@bethanyferguson4719]

I'm moving countries next month so my goals for the rest of the year is just to get settled in a new place and try to make some friends as I don't know anyone there. I've already completed most of my year long goals so am trying to give myself time to relax as I normally push myself too much trying to complete my goals

[@LostSaltShaker]

All of us millennial parents bought our kids that controller! After I saw your video I grabbed it to try it out. My husband showed his friends over zoom that night too😂

[@lauragiletti]

For open house I recommend a vague suggestion that people bring something, not required but if you feel like it sort of a vibe means you’ll have enough food but you won’t have masses of leftovers.

[@noelleb4301]

Do a soup dinner vibe for an open door event. You can always freeze extra if less people show up. Kind of a win win

[@gemmasinger7609]

For a brunch club, maybe just decide to serve mostly store cupboard foods so that you don't have to worry about the amount. (If you or a friend has a Costco card you could totally buy a box of individually packed waffles, and then have some spreads like Nutella, jams) Then ask people to bring something fresh if they come round like a punnet of berries/ yoghurt or some fresh juice. That way you should always have the right amount of perishable items and always enough of the main brunch food.

[@katastrofcia]

My idea for the open door kind of situation would be to buy some snacks that are easy to put together in like 3 minutes and that can be stored for a long time. So that, if people show up, you can give them something to eat in no time, and if they don't, you will be able to go through those things on your own without worrying that they will go bad. Ideas: cheese board, dried fruit and nuts, crisps or other bagged snacks, a big pot of soup (that you can then freeze if there are loads of leftovers) with some nice croutons, tea-coffee-cocoa choice, freezable cookies. You can have most things ready in the kitchen and put out something small as a waiting nibble for the potential first guests ;)

[@michellehinson3660]

I really enjoyed watching the "dreidel chooses what I do for the day" video that you posted before.

[@carolineharden5359]

I've just being going through my own goals for the rest of the year - subconscious homestretch goals?! Either way, I always love watching this video Hannah, and I've watched it for many years now

[@sarahk6545]

For brunch club, you could buy some bags of frozen pastries and keep them in your freezer and pull them out as needed. Assuming you have space, you can have enough food in stock for 10 people but you won’t waste anything if only 1 shows up

[@nbrockbank]

Loved this! Monthly brunch club is such a cute idea and can sooo relate to the newsletter build up 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@nymeria941]

Yay Vlognukkah! I’ve been doing it for some years as well inspired by you. I made a Hanukkah book tag one year, which was so much fun.

[@camieeallen2579]

Your Excitement about vlognukah is contagious, gave me a huge smile while working! (Luckily I have 2 work screens and my boss is okay with me watching KZbin during work as long as my work gets done lol)

[@sophsunflowers]

I saw Lucy Jane Wood does the brunch club but it's a coffee morning, so that would take away the buying food issue! :)

[@michelleheegaard]

Advice for adult partying: Potluck! That's the way to go w it. Everyone bring some dish that they everyone can share. And they bring their own drinks as well, although you will ofc supply normal drinking water and maybe some soda if you want to splurge. State clearly in the invite if its +kids or not. It's much easier for everyone if it is plus kids. Then they don't have to navigate getting a caretaker and the kids can socialize as well. Really no need to overthink it. Other people also want to hang out but dont want to make the big commitment of formally hosting with all the prep and costs involved. If you supply the space and people bring food - maybe extra chairs depending on what you need - then things will be fine. ALso - I was listening to this will cleaning up in the house and kept hearing "midget goals" when you were saying "mid year goals". It took me far too long to realize my mistake 😂 I just thought you were making a joke about your height - Im 162cm myself so pretty much in the midget category as well

[@lobsterkitty7]

This is the first homestretch video of yours I've seen and I LOVE IT! I'm going to journal my own goals this morning 🙂

[@ThatRomyKate]

Maybe you can contact Parkrun HQ and ask them to erase your old runs from your record. Would be nice for you to be able to get PBs again! Failing that maybe just register again to get a new barcode? I love the idea of the drop in coffee morning. Lucy Wood does it. Maybe just start off with tea/coffee and biscuits and that way you won’t have loads of food leftover. I’d love to do it but all my friends are spread out across the country 😂

[@cariiinen]

yes to the coaching course vid!

[@tillyminte]

Yes for the coaching video !

[@victoriab8186]

My friends have a Saturday evening open house - it’s not necessarily an every week thing, so it does get publicised whether they’re doing it or not - but there’s a general expectation that they’ll have a few snacks out, and if people want to eat more they can bring stuff, or often after an hour or so when we know who’s showed up there is a general call around to see who wants to walk down to the local supermarket. It seems to me that the point is the hanging out, not the food, but that having some food can ease interaction and expectation between people who might not know each other so well; rather than calling it brunch, you could perhaps call it ‘morning tea’ or ‘Elevenses’, or just ‘open morning/house’, so people don’t necessarily have to change their routines or worry about food in the morning, but then can come and have a chat and a drink and a bite to eat

[@HUMANNICO]

Here's an idea: do the 10 years in London party as a picnic! Hopefully is not that cold in the uk yet, and it can be a daytime thing, with the kids running around, snacks, etc.

[@morehannah]

Definitely missed my chance to do that as it’s getting colder and wetter !!

[@FTWhatever]

or you do a "trip around 'my' london" and people can just hop on hop off on stations they like. so coffee/breakfast in one place you like, a walk in the park (maybe dog owners join), lunch at another place, some afternoon activity like museum or kids friendly play activity, coffee&tea at another...and so on. end the night at your favourite pub and have a plan for rowans nighttime (besides dan) so you can enjoy people with kids during the daytime and others at night. just share the itinerary far enough in advance so people can scedule their time with you. and if noone wants to show up, you can still enjoy it on your own 😂

[@FTWhatever]

a bit like your planned trip around london but with friends being able to join you on the way

[@jillisenberg9704]

Always love your goal planning videos, Hannah!

[@jag519]

WOO! The first Vlognukah is how I originally found your channel, I'm excited for this year's!

[@ojiverdeconfleco]

I would love to host a brunch club! In Argentina we drink "mate" and it's a very social drink, so I would do that with some kid-friendly snacks (we have a 3 year old and some of our friends have kids as well). But I would do it every two months, and invite both family and friends so it would be all ages. That sounds very cool to me!

[@emmeline-tyler]

You could make brunch club a potluck, that way you only need to provide enough food for your own fam in case no-one turns up, but the more people turn up the more food there is

[@lumenmist]

Food idea for Sunday brunch mornings could be crêpes?! So you're already making them but if more people show up you can just make up some more batter and make more crêpes?

[@julial6296]

Vlognukah video idea: Stages of being a mum (difference between lying, crawling, walking, talking baby?)

[@NiamhAlicexxx]

Please do an update video on raising a child Jewish, maybe with your mum! Like how is it going, does Rowan understand more, how do you involve Dan as a non-Jewish parent, how do you celebrate the religious holidays. Do you think it’s become more or less important for you to encourage this as part of his life as parenting as gone on.

[@janedesert9110]

LOVED the cliffhanger! :)

[@MsMaddieTheOdd]

For the brunch club- I'd start by finding to a date that works for you and at least one friend so you know someone will come. Then Commit to the Bit™️ Send out texts spelling out your vision! Automate an evite reminder! Then once it happens celebrate and be sure to remind folks of the next one 😊

[@16ilovevampires]

Haha, what a wonderful ending. "These are all the things I want to do unless this one thing happens and it that case BYE goals". 😂

[@zofiabochenska1240]

For the brunch things, maybe start from inviting a few people and have them rsvp? See how that feels, and then proceed. You can also research the things that are easy to freeze, in case less people shows up. In generał, my advice is the Nike principale - just do it! Worst case scenario you waste some food and have one anticlimactic morning :)

[@robertlawsonjr.2501]

Great Great Aunt Hannah!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Sending love to you, Great Great Great Uncle Dan,! AND 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Eleeyore]

I always love watching these!

[@CosmicNursery]

Would love a video about doing brunch club if you do it. I’ve been wanting to do something like this as well but the food situation is a challenge to figure out for me too.

[@CazAvery]

Personally, I'd just wipe the inbox and then manage the subscriptions. No home stretch goals for me this year (I say, as though I regularly have them... but definitely not this year) as a baby is going to rock up sometime in the next 2 months and that seems like enough! I suppose lots of baby prep is in the homestretch goal section, but I don't know if that really counts as it sort of has to happen.

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

For Vlognukah I think you should do another treasure hunt. The video where you did the Alice in Wonderland treasure hunt was my favorite of yours this year. Or do a historical walking tour of London. Years ago, Jimmy0010 did a video visiting some of his favorite historical sites in London, maybe do something similar? I just want to discover new places from the comfort of my home, ok?! 😅

[@PixieStixRainbow]

I'm currently pregnant with my second and feeling like crap so my only homestretch goal is to try and do some yoga/pilates every day - just as soon as I exit the first trimester haha

[@kikiTHEalien]

Baby being a friendship wingman is hilarious, but true

[@catharinasmind]

Brunch Club sounds great.

[@nazarethsylvia]

"this are the things i want to do but i dont know how to do them without overplanning" I FEEL SEEN

[@ForTheLoveOfMusicals]

For the hostling without rsvping, maybe buy food for the upper end of people, but buy food that lasts a while and your family likes so if less people show up you just eat the snacks for the next week and maybe some can be saved for the next time?

[@leifyla]

My goal for the year put a title on my dog. We have been competing in dog sports for the last year and a half. We are so close to 2 titles but it has been hard because of circumstances and availability. I have 4 more chances for the year so holding out. But on a side note this is mostly because my life right now is trending down. I’m just about to finish my masters but have had no luck with getting employed. I have also been struggling mentally but am at a particularly low point right now. So I’m keeping my goal as a challenge, that’s achievable and full of joy

[@creativereindeer]

Appreciate the relatability. Sipping rehydration fluid while watching in bed while my husband looks after my 5 month old down stairs while I attempt to recover from a stomach bug. I love the brunch club idea but agree the food prep stuff is stressful. I started a local group based around mums who walk around Coal Drops Yard as I live in Kings Cross… it’s been nice to meet friends of friends and have a focus if I message on it that I’m heading there in half an hour I may meet others there too? Kind of a halfway house of organising something but super low key?

[@buzzi2k]

For brunch food, could you make something that's easily freezable is you have too much? E g. pancake mix can be made up as a batch then made when people come, you could even do sheet pan pancake which is easier freeing you up to chat.

[@raevickers2333]

Oh a friend of mine hosts a Queer Movie club every Sunday evening. No big planning, just picks a movie and sets a start time. Sometimes people will bring snacks. So not a huge commitment for the host.

[@kristiedeaver]

I cannot wait for your treadmill video. Let me know if I should invest!

[@morehannah]

Haha I think you’re going to be disappointed… I was filming for a week but have decided to scrap the video because it was not working for me. But will still try and edit the footage into something for Patreon

[@greensteve9307]

The Konami code lives on!

[@FlamedWater]

Our extended friend group used to have relatively regular Sunday brunches in a cafe. Whoever had time, would just reserve a table and write into the chat that they will be there. Anyone interested would reply that they would join in. This works best if you already have a big group of friends who are open to this idea. But you could start small - first invite a small group of friends to have a brunch together in a cafe. You can pick a child-friendly one. If everyone has a good time there, you make it more of a regular thing. If no one shows up, you can reframe it for yourselves as a family brunch for your family only. You could also adapt it to meet at home but then you have to introduce more rules such as "bring your own food" and "give us a heads up on the day before not to overcrowd our apartment". If you still want to offer at least some food and drinks for the brunch, then you need to go for frozen or half-prepped food that you can leave outside the fridge overnight or just put in the oven for the few minutes for that final touch.