grocery shopping, play date + plans for vlogmas!

[@Rachaelorly]

Haha, we call our Alexa "she who must not be named" when we want to talk about her lol

[@livelongandprospermary8796]

We called ours “computer” (Star Trek) and then we could call her The Alexa whenever we wanted

[@elizabethhunter8790]

I call it The Robot lol

[@marianamartinezjimenez7145]

I call Alexa the nosey one 🤣🤣

[@Bribreezzzyy]

Lol when I’m talking about Alexa I spell A-L-E-X-A She’s basically a child 😂

[@aylagrondahl6212]

Love the healthy co parenting relationship you and Stephen have created. It’s truly beautiful! Watching your videos brings me joy! So excited for 12 days of Vlogmas✨✨

[@ferrieprincess]

Putting a hook up or mounting a bin on your garage wall to either hang or store your reusable bags might help be a visual reminder for right before you leave when you pack the car!

[@Islandtyme]

I always used to forget to take my bags back out to the car after I'd put away my groceries. Now, I stack them on the counter RIGHT by my front door and I make it a habit to grab them the next time I go out the door. Even if I'm just taking out the trash or checking the mail it whatever, I take 'em out with me and put them back in the car. You could hang them right on your front door knob too. It's a good system!

[@misseselise3864]

it’s so freakin cute how grace reacts to you talking to her. like she’ll be laying down totally calm and she’ll smile and kick when you talk to her 🥺 so precious

[@marissacarson7608]

Two videos from Sierra in 1 day, and it’s a bones day?!? Yes please :)

[@dollhouse1298]

"I know, Grace, my mind is blown, too!" after Grace's lil happy noises killed me. You all seem so happy, it puts a smile on my face every time

[@michelecoler9496]

I hope this helps clarify the reindeer :) Santa's reindeer were first named in "A Visit from St. Nicholas" (better known by its first line, "Twas the Night Before Christmas") in 1823. In the original printing, the final two reindeers' names are Dunder and Blixem, which are Dutch for "thunder and lightning." In an 1844 printing by Clement Clarke Moore, who is credited as being the author, these names are changed to Donder and Blitzen.> The 1949 song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" calls them Donner and Blitzen, which are German for "thunder and lightning." This is how they're most widely known today.

[@corgiking3607]

for the donder thing: "The commonly cited names of the nine reindeer are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph, although Donner is sometimes called Donder and Blitzen is sometimes called Blixem." Source: Wikipedia so take that as you will

[@risuwolf]

I wasn't expecting the "good soup" that got a laugh out of me 🤣

[@lexireibold8157]

You and Stephen are THE BEST parents. Little Gracie is so cute. I can’t

[@heatherkerenza]

100% think 12 days of vlogmas is so good. I second everyone who says that daily videos can get kind overwhelming but equally love festive videos 😁

[@kimberlyjacome]

The seasons all tend to fall on a solstice/equinox, so usually between the 19-22 of certain Months Fall starts sept. 22 Winter dec. 21 Spring March 20 Summer June 21

[@brookegantman1692]

I actually prefer when my favorite creators do 12 days of vlogmas because I unfortunately can’t watch all of the videos every single day just because the holidays are so busy!

[@nayebaye]

I never realized that people shop by putting the groceries directly in the Stoller. I’ve always been afraid to do that bc the store would likely think that I was stealing.

[@sammy424912000]

As someone who works retail, I just assume if its going to the stroller its be stolen. Cause most of the time they are stealing and using their kids to get away with it. At least with clothes

[@lindadelacy9516]

Hearing Grace squeal in the background makes me smile!!! Y'all are TOO cute!

[@sweetoldlamb]

In Australia the seasons all start on the first! I always thought it was strange it doesn’t start till the solstice in other countries. Apparently we use the meteorological definition of seasons not the astronomical.

[@Islandtyme]

I ❤ that idea! It's way better than here in the US constantly checking the calendar to constantly remind myself WHEN in the month a season actually "starts"!

[@khaoylel]

In our hearts, most Americans agree with Australia, even if we know it’s not the “official” word. 😁

[@mildyta097]

It's the same in Lithuania! :D such an easy system😊

[@Islandtyme]

@@mildyta097 Very cool! I love learning about other countries! KZbin is very cool for that. Thanks for sharing! 😊👍

[@kat50585]

Could we pick the rock tumbling back up for vlogmas this year? I loved that so much last year 😂

[@IceNixie0102]

As someone with two kids and TEN TONS OF LAUNDRY, we have five laundry baskets, three full size and two small. We do laundry and sort it (large - me, my husband, and linens etc, and small for each kid) and then EVENTUALLY we put it away. We do laundry about 3x a week, and put it away...every two weeks? Roughly? But it's easier cuz we can dig through our individual baskets if we're looking for something. My kids are 2 & 5, and both enjoy sorting laundry. It's a good tiny-kid chore.

[@elliewynkoop6016]

I’m so excited for you vlogmas plan, highlight of my December!

[@marilynmarie5880]

Just made lunch and now I get to watch a Sierra vlog while eating! My favorite activity 😂❤️

[@aliciasummers5048]

Harrison looks just like Kenzie. He is precious, and of course Grace is precious, too.

[@heydirle]

I watch these videos while pumping in the middle of the night. Every time Grace makes a sound , I always think it’s my baby making those sounds and panic-reach for the monitor 😂

[@kaylynanncole3478]

just finished the main channel video and boom the vlog was up. a wonderful day.

[@mariannewhite383]

Girl your positive energy helps me stay sane, so so sooo grateful I found your channel a few years ago, happy thanksgiving to you and your precious fam!

[@autumnburton2527]

Hope you have a great first thanksgiving with Grace!!

[@madelyngibbs3441]

I always say Donder! But you can say it either way. In the original ‘‘twas the night before Christmas” it is Donder. Either way it’s supposed to translate to thunder and lightning

[@misseselise3864]

“not to ruin the story for someone who can’t understand anything i’m saying” made me laugh so hard

[@kristiann8122]

Sad girl version of All Too Well playing for the babies = power mom moves 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Milkshak3Band]

It could be Donner from the the german names of the reindeers it translates to thunder and is spoken like Sierra did just with a fast -nn- like in Kenny 😊🎄🌎

[@BThirstyPretzel]

I find myself forgetting my reusable bags a lot too. I started leaving a set in the car, which also helps if I make unplanned trips to the grocery store.

[@kathyjam2482]

The family time at the end was so sweet!

[@RAE.ofSunshine]

Omg haven't watched in awhile. Can't believe Kenzi is a mommy to two babies. awwwwwwww

[@TheMishka8]

I just randomly watched a vlog from years ago where you and Kenzie went to the movies pretending to be pregnant and it's so amazing and fulfilling watching you now being super moms to 3 wonderful children ❤️😍

[@LemonJMG]

I am 21w2d pregnant with my first and I love watching you go through being a new mother! It is so helpful to see you go through different stages.

[@wanderandwords]

Love the vlog! ☺️ I was curious about the spelling of the reindeers in the book, so I tried to find out why it had a different name. I thought it was a misprint (which would explain why it was in the discount bin haha), but it seems that Donner’s name used to be Dunder and Blitzen used to be Blixem. I never would’ve guessed! Anyway, stay safe and I’m excited for the 12 days of Christmas.

[@ambercaly4368]

Happy thanksgiving if you’re celebrating it! If not, I hope you have a great time with family this week! Love you friend ❤️

[@Caitlin_]

I need that striped jumper from the second half of the vlog in my life. Its all my favourite colours in one jumper. Can't wait to see that video of Stephen choosing your outfits even more now.

[@cassiejaskiewicz1098]

As soon as I unload my groceries I place my bags back in the truck so I never forget them!

[@pressiplamenova4056]

Grace is one of my favourite internet babies, she’s the cutest

[@cocakelady]

Looking forward to 12 days of vlogmas! Thought I'd pass along a tradition we did with our kids. We collected holiday theme books for a few years, wrapped them up and opened one a night for Dec. Before we had enough books, I'd borrow some from the library. We ended with a silver wrapped book which was Twas the Night before Christmas, and a gold wrapped book which was a special Xmas book (but for the life of me I can't remember what it was! My kids are 18 and 21, so it's been awhile...) The kids loved it cause they got to unwrap something every day, and it was perfect for some cuddles during storytime before bed.

[@natatatt]

12 days for vlogmas is perfect. So many people do vlogmas, and as a viewer I'm much more likely to watch them if there isn't one every day. Daily vlogs is just overwhelming since there ends up being so many videos in my subscription feed.

[@kellycananzi3434]

It’s actually Donder (Dunder). The original names for Dunder and Blixem were in Dutch but were changed to German, Donner and Blitzen, in later reprints of the original poem. The translate to thunder and lightening. The more you know…..lol.

[@jack1234579]

These are my favourite videos to watch 💕 my daughter is 16 days younger than Grace! When I was pregnant Gracie was our top name 😂 seeing Grace in short sleeves and shorts are crazy to me, I live in Canada and it’s starting to snow here lol I miss dressing my daughter in those cute things 🥲

[@jess25411]

Love the vlog! Always excited to see your content and can't wait for your vlogmas!🎄😊💕

[@TheChronicExplorer]

Winter definitely starts in November here in Canada. Once it snows its mittens and uggs and peppermint everything for me!

[@jamier.hayden4636]

Yall are the best parents for Grace!

[@micaella3383]

Love the vlogs, big BIG fan of you, the intro is always just so much louder than the actual video

[@stacyssassystyles]

Double braids, sweater, and glasses- hands down best cool weather look!!

[@fizzgiginu]

When the Christian church set up the calendar, they dragged the seasons away from their traditional start times to unsync the calendar from the Pagan ceremonies related to the change of the seasons. If you start winter on November first, Halloween makes sense. If you start spring on Groundhog Day, the 6 more weeks makes sense. And then summer starts May first and fall August first and Midsomer makes sense.

[@sarahb7254]

Omg, Grace has the most beautiful eyes. Harrison's cheeks when he smiles... my heart!!!

[@WovenWilderness]

Consider putting your bags back in the car after you grocery shop then they are ready for the next time and you cannot forget them because they are already there and ready

[@maggie4188]

Excited for vlogmas!!!! ❤️

[@IrbyOCD]

The newer common names for the reindeer Donner and Blitzen are used. Old world classic books it is Donder and Blixem

[@jackiewiltshire5392]

Where does Grace nap when you are at friends/families houses? I have such a hard time getting my little one to nap at other peoples houses so always end up having to take her for a drive

[@kates8183]

YAY vlogmas!! I'm grateful for this channel and for y'all's vlogmas each year

[@elenarows]

i rewatched that clip of grace in stroller in the store like 5 times

[@jenicat55]

How are we on vlogmas already! 😂 it seems 5 mins since the rock tumbling adventures!

[@maryvosseberg]

Love that you’re still doing vlogmas!!! And love that sweater! Where is it from?

[@nattyfbaby_]

Glad to watch this while I’m in bed with the stomach flu 🤒 the vlogs brings me joy

[@iambored678]

A good vegan lunch recipe is tabouleh! The trick is to salt the tomatoes and drain them beforehand. You can add chickpeas for protien.

[@PinkSandBeaches]

Not sure if it helps anyone but we refer to our Alexa as "little miss" that way we don't trigger ours or whoever we're on the phone with devices as well. Also sometimes she is sassy with her responses so we feel it fits. 🤣

[@NeverendingBlonde]

Our seasons are based on the equinoxes and solstices, but meteorological winter starts December 1st.

[@carlyadelsperger3406]

Try keeping reusable bags in your car!! Game changer for me

[@mahisinghvi_]

I love how grace reacts when you talk to her ❤️😌😩❤️‍🔥🥺

[@joybartolome]

Oh my goodness that sweater from your folding footage coordinates the sweater you’re wearing 🥺🥺🥺

[@AngelaHoodWritesSavannahRose]

In the original print of A Visit From Saint Nicholas (the original title), 2 of the reindeer were named Dunder and Blixem (the Dutch word for Thunder and Lightning). Over the years the names were changed. Blixem was changed to Blitzen to rhyme with Vixen in 1837 and Dunder to Donder to bring the spelling more in line with English pronunciation. It is unknown when the spelling of Donder was actually changed to Donner, but it has been documented in the 1906 New York Times newspaper print of the famous poem. *There's a lot more to this, but this is the condensed version of the name change.*

[@alyssachase4219]

I'm emotional lol I burst into tears when Stephen was talking about the elephant!!

[@bbutterfly]

Yeah, my birthday is December 18th, and it has always been weird to realize I have a “Fall birthday,” even though it’s exactly a week before Christmas!

[@MariRueter]

For the reindeer name, you are correct, we now more commonly use the name Donner. But it actually used to be Donder, so both can be used :)

[@IceNixie0102]

Oooooh can you share the recipe for Mango Spring Rolls? That sounds yummy. Edit: oh, thanks.

[@ameliaduden488]

I guess its probably cause I live like 15-20 from town with a 15mile drive so hearing you say you you were gonna stop mid errands to go home for your baby to nap and then head out again to finsh errands I was shocked cause that just seems like a huge waste of gas and time ...I guess it would just depend on where you live🙂 . We just got a closer target it's now only 2hrs away instead of 4hrs excited to hit that this blk Friday 😂

[@Unbelledam]

If you like those Salt & Vinegar chips you have to try the Pepperoncini the green bag just above so good

[@akankshachawla2280]

Sierra, you make your spring rolls like a burrito 😂😂😂

[@katiecarr6609]

I always thought that a new season started at the beginning of the month, but I learned a couple months ago that it starts somewhere between 21-23 days into the month, due to the different environments. So some states have a longer winter due to the altitudes/elevation levels, such as Colorado and Utah, where as others don’t really have a winter, such as California due to the environment with the oceans and beaches.

[@hannah_riccardo]

Two twin mattresses equal a queen mattress not a king. Might want to look into that mattress frame

[@cccmoons]

It's Donder... for sure.Donder & Blitzen aka...Thunder & Lightning. It's Dutch. Pretty sure they pronounce it "Donner" though. lol

[@ttbs3694]

I just want to say my mom has been reading ‘‘twas the night before Christmas to me and my brothers since my very first Christmas when I was 6 months old this Christmas will be the 43rd year for this Christmas tradition and I hope it becomes a tradition for your family as well we also have a cup of hot chocolate while my mom reads the story

[@trinityabraham6538]

Have also gotten into discussions of Donder v. Donner. As I understand it started as donder (I think in another country, but can't remember and not looking it up at the moment.) But it has very clearly changed to Donner.

[@lisakiefer7131]

The two last reindeer of Santa are named like lightning and thunder in German 😉

[@Fall12004]

The Donder break while reading to Grace!😂

[@katiemark3]

Winter has always started on the day of the Winter Solstice (shortest day of the year) which is usually Dec 22! Just like summer starts at the Summer Solstice (longest day of the year) on June 21/22! In the northern hemisphere at least ☺️

[@livelongandprospermary8796]

Yay paganism!

[@lynnl2112]

Grace is such a happy baby. Adorable.

[@virginiabrayton7362]

Happy Thanksgiving!! Grace is one happy baby. Love it. The food you make always looks sooo good. Quite a while ago you made a kale salad with Parmesan cheese, olive oil and a squeeze of lemon...now that is delicious. Quick and yummy. Dunder and Blitzem...two of the reindeer. It's a German poem. Translated....Thunder and Lightening. Wouldn't really know this but I had an older brother who immersed himself in German all through high school and studied abroad for a year. To make a lo g story short.... it went from Dunder to Donder to Donner. 😊❤

[@MsLindsay18]

Where is her knit sweater frommmmm it looks so cute on her!! 💕💕👏🏻👏🏻

[@famray2646]

Thanks for deciding to share your Christmas season with us!!

[@annchristian900]

Hi, I am so happy you guys are gonna do some vlogmas, been rewatching the past years lately and got a lil sad bc thought they are not gonna do it this year, so thank you for doing 12 days.. 💜💙

[@elliewynkoop6016]

When I think about last year around Christmas time I think about being so happy. Spending time with family, feeling festive, and most importantly, watching your vlogmas videos. Such good memories!!!

[@laurenb8850]

OMG! I went to the North Pole this weekend with my nephew and they had all the reindeers there and the name of the Reindeer was Donder! We were SOO confused! So, did they change it???

[@reenasania8478]

Ohh 2 vids in 1 night .. nice nice🥴 ... actually i love it😏😄🤩

[@tiffanysexton7999]

every year im surprised when i find out when winter starts. i always call myself a winter baby (born dec 13th) because i forget that its not technically winter yet.

[@imagineplanandcreate4050]

Yep the season start every 3 months. Usually Dec 21st or 22nd is the start of winter my birthday is Dec 20th so my dad made sure I knew all the changing of seasons. So March 21 start of spring. June 21 start of summer then September 21 fall.

[@cheyennesmith1838]

That mango thing looks sooo good!

[@laurabeindit1448]

I LOVE when you have your hair in braids, it looks so cute!!

[@KayGrayEngg]

So clutch, two videos today when I get 30 mins to myself away from my colicky 7 week old 😮‍💨 also thank god you're going to do vlogmas I need your content for my "me time" ❤️

[@toucheboucher8434]

I am so happy you guys are doing the Twelve days of Vlogmas. So cool, Thanks

[@dizzyjessd]

It is Donna but in some languages it comes across as dander same as Blitzen sometimes he has a different name in different languages

[@alayshaberliz8534]

loving the vlogs lately 💛💛 have a blessed thanksgiving 😊

[@franciscacastillo6353]

I've always been very anxious about having a baby because I felt it would be so hard to be a mom and work, however you and Stephen give me so much hope that is possible to do so! Thank you very for that and I'm very excited about modified vlogmas! Looking forward to every single video!

[@martynagrishaber2016]

I’m definitely trying those mango 🥭 avocado 🥑 spring rolls 🤤

[@lozzycozzy1666]

Haha, we play the knock the tower over game as well. So precious ❤