The One Where We Give You Bad Advice, Put Up The Tree & Get Ready To Host Thanksgiving Dinner!

[@chelseafuente3325]

I have to say that I LOVE any home vlog you are willing to share with us. I know you guys put in a lot of work in order to show us vacations and the theme parks, but nothing compares to the home vlogs. It feels like we are part of the family, love you all so much! 💗

[@steecie3045]

Jenn, As someone that has been cooking Thanksgiving dinner for literally decades and ALWAYS stressing over the turkey, let me save you years of worry. Spatchcock and dry brine your turkey from now on. I have done this the past 2 years and it is hands down the easiest and tastiest turkey I have ever made. It's practically foolproof and did I say it's fast? My 16 pound turkey cooked in about 90 minutes. You can then use your oven to cook your side dishes as your turkey rests. There are several KZbin videos that explain how to cook your turkey this way. Plus, it's really fun to say! Spatchcocking is the way to go!! 🙂

[@lisacraze1]

You guys have become my family. I lost my twin sister this year so I'm glad I get to virtually plan a family Thanksgiving with you. It means a lot. Oh, and the camera is mostly good, but it looks like it's dropping frames here and there.

[@mrscb5303]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs from California. ❤️💚❤️💚

[@jmwFILMS]

My girlfriend, our dog and I love watching your videos, it’s something we look forward to each day. Funny enough we bought the same tree the other day- yours looks great! Happy thanksgiving to you both and Jackson! 🦃

[@carahenkes6262]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! Getting ready to go on our first Disney cruise on Saturday!

[@Janay.]

Ouuu exciting! Have a great trip! Happy Thanksgiving to you too🍁🤎

[@rebekahclark2446]

Not a Publix, but our local grocery store gives out fruit. We don’t have any publix in Oregon.

[@maryfowler7507]

Love love much love to both of you guys iam so so happy your pregnant again Jen he’s going to have the best best life super super lucky kid luckiest baby brother ever god bless you all forever ❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊

[@WhatLaraWrote]

I work from home and whenever I take a snack break I put on one of your home vlogs because they relax me so much. I LOVE your home vlogs, even my little boy loves them! They make me feel like I’m hanging out with friends. (the live shows do too!) Your park adventures are awesome but nothing beats seeing you doing everyday things we all do too. Please keep them coming! ❤️ Happy Birthday Jenn!!!!

[@sagehonomichl8165]

Super thankful for y’all’s videos. Even home vlogs! Y’all’s videos have become a part of bedtime routine with my ten month old son for the last three months. We get comfy in the rocker, drink a bedtime bottle, and watch the newest video of the day. Thanks for being part of our evenings!

[@chrispat7]

We use the Martha Stewart perfect turkey recipe! Bottle of white wine, 1lb of melted butter and a cheese cloth in top of the Turkey and baste all the time

[@lisaekern5231]

We totally love home vlogs. The hodgepodge is awesome 🎉 you know why … you are being authentic and human as we always should be. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽 & birthday 🎂 🎉

[@kashleigh1709]

here in Austraila woolworths, which is a supermarket does free fruit for kids to eat while shopping, i have grab one once before when i had a medical emergancy

[@sandydisneyfan8355]

Hope you figured out that you can chop up the onions and celery the day before Thanksgiving and put them in ziplock bags or Tupperware. Try to prep as much as you can ahead of time. Good luck with your first Thanksgiving dinner. Happy Birthday, Jen!

[@michelletrudgill4573]

Happy Thanksgiving to you all, I remember my first time cooking Christmas dinner, I had my parents and brother, grandmother, aunt and two cousins and thier 2 dogs plus myself husband 2yr old and a 5 mth old. It was a lovely day but that night our son started vomiting my husband and aunt felt sick the dogs had never seen stairs and kept running up and down them. After that year I done it every year even having upto 15 people for dinner. Really love doing it. X

[@disneytaurus6058]

Cooking the turkey in one of those special bags always works for us. Whatever you do, it will be great. Turkeys are easy. You got this. 🦃. Tim always gets me with his pronunciation of Target. 😂

[@kaspertillae6893]

I am thankful that you started to vlog in 2009, Tim! That cheddar brand is my favourite brand of cheese! They carry a goat cheese that is melt in your mouth good. Jenn make sure you take breaks 🥺 your body is going through a lot, people will understand and everything can wait. Omigosh, Jackson is me whenever I see Christmas trees and lights, “what do you think of the tree?” *in quiet whispery voice* “I love it 😍 “

[@trturner13]

Happy Thanksgiving Trackers! Wishing you all a great day with your friends and family. Happy Birthday Jenn! All our best! 🍁

[@LaurenPoland0930]

Why am I SO interested in what's in other people's fridges? lmao. Happy Thanksgiving, Trackers!!

[@jenlellig2789]

Thankful for you, Trackers, and your channel! Good luck with your turkey and your dinner and Happy Birthday to you Jenn! ❤

[@jenlellig2789]

Also, I almost said “No this camera is kinda blurry!” About your new camera and then I realized I was watching without my glasses. In my defense its the middle of the night for this 3rd shift worker 😂

[@Chelseaeleni]

Home vlogs are my favorite and this one was cozy! Happy Thanksgiving to you guys! ❤️

[@Jeff-lu1rh]

Happy Thanksgiving to your whole family,… from BC Canada. Love watching all your content,… Very thankful for your channel,…. I’ve watched for a long time now. Look forward to your videos each day. 😀

[@marjielalonde3875]

Happy Thanksgiving Trackers, we`re thankful for you too! We already had our Thanksgiving here in Canada, so tomorrow`s just another day for us, but I hope you have a lovely time with family and friends! Happy Birthday Jenn!

[@AmandaNZimmerman]

In one of my college classes that every senior in the business school has to take, we just completed a four hour case on Publix this past Friday! When Jenn was saying they have a cult following, I couldn't help but laugh based on the case we did! Also pub subs are superior to any other type of sub, which I wanted to include in the case, but didn't want to get docked for that haha

[@staceyb7299]

I recently started watching the vlogs from the beginning and I’m amazed at how far you guys have come. Congratulations!!

[@disneytaurus6058]

Have a great Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday’s. ❤

[@lizperez122]

Happy Thanksgiving you guys! I’ve always liked the home vlogs and I think Covid made me love them even more! You guys as a family are such gems to us, we’re so thankful for you guys providing videos for us no matter where they are! You’re videos have helped me get through some hard times and have always made me smile and laugh. Cant wait for baby #2 to arrive. I still remember when Jackson was a newborn and now he’s such a big buddy with an adorable personality lol ❤ Also Happy birthday Jenn! Don’t stress too much on hosting, I’m sure that turkey is going to turn out great 😊 Enjoy your time with your family and friends ♥️🦃🍁

[@missymouseearsboutique72]

Love the home vlogs! Am I the only one who likes seeing what other people buy at the store? Happy Thanksgiving Tracker fam!

[@verawilliams1208]

no, i think i do too,

[@maureenb1109]

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you 🥰🦃

[@cherlyngould8788]

I remember cooking my first turkey looks fantastic on the outside but was raw as could be on the inside so just read the instructions and go a little bit more or whatever it says and good luck to you I hope it don't gobble at you when it's done God bless your family oh yes Jackson is getting so big👍👍😊😁😁🦃🦃🦃

[@rebecca-wi1gi]

Happy Thanksgiving to u and the family.

[@cathybarber2624]

I’m sure everyone will love your turkey dinner and just spending time together 💜 Happy Thanksgiving Tracker fam!

[@dawnfreeman4975]

Kids get free fruit in Tesco in the UK. In fact in most supermarkets.

[@karly8243]

Hodge podge home vlogs are my favorite! Happy birthday Jenn!

[@nickellfrancis1128]

Hi Tim and Jenn happy thanksgiving have a blessed holiday with your family

[@anthonywillmschen]

That's very good advice. I'd extend that advice also to the close relatives that live in the same house as the parents of the newborn baby. Aunties, uncles, grand parents and siblings need their sleep too. Often times with precious little ones they not only keep the parents awake but they also keep close relatives awake too.

[@janebrown7857]

Happy birthday Jen!🎉 My husband and I love your channel!🥰 We especially love your home vlogs. I hope your turkey was amazing! Gobble Gobble

[@TheFreedomgal]

I love when you guys do home vlogs,they are always funny and fun. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours and good luck with the turkey 🦃

[@sandyb.5287]

We have been hosting for at least the past 7 years. I think it took me longer to get the gravy perfected….Have a blessed thanksgiving. Enjoy your family.

[@susanorr8348]

I do agree with you Jen about baby needing sleep (ive had 3 babies) but i also know from experience that if you become accustomed to x-number of hours sleep or waking at 630 am for example, your body has “muscle memory” and you’ll find yourself waking up routinely on schedule.

[@Laurza95]

First trimester is from week 1 to week 12, second trimester is week 13 to 26 and the third trimester is week 27 to end of pregnancy. love all your videos whether they are from home or out and about. much love

[@katd1026]

Love home vlogs How come you don't put the tree in the family room to enjoy while watching movies etc and having meals? Curious. You cant really mess up a turkey unless you leave it in too long. If you have an oven that cooks fast be mindful of the temperature with a thermometer. Insert it in the breast of the turkey. 20 to 30 mins per pound at 325 should be good. Slow and steady makes it savory.

[@rebeccareznicek3478]

I am extremely thankful for you. Happy Birthday, Jenn ❤️

[@smsaly]

Dark rainy days are the best for nap time!! Your Christmas tree looks so good! Can't wait to see it decorated. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Happy early Birthday greetings!

[@rachela1496]

I agree with Tim! I think it’s better to ease into having less sleep. Just like waking up 30 minutes earlier if it’s feasible, so your body gets used to it.

[@ericagarcia2275]

Love the home vlogs! Keep them coming! ❤️ Happy Thanksgiving and Happy birthday Jen! 🎂 🥳

[@meganelizabeth5201]

Happy Thanksgiving an God bless ya..my mom worked at publix at the bakery for 30 years but had leave because of illness she loved it now live in ILLINOIS HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY

[@annafyfe8361]

When my mom was a child, thats how her mom and dad did Christmas. The house got decorated and cookies 🍪 were baked, but after midnight mass and kids off to bed Santa 🎅 came and the tree went and toys placed under the tree (unwrapped) No Santa toys were wrapped, only family gifts got wrapped... And the kids always got oranges 🍊 in their stockings, because they were hard to come by (back in the 40's and very expensive, so they were part of the Christmas 🎄 magic!!! I've always loved ❤ hearing all the storys... My dad was German and had lots of Christmas traditions as well, and they did an amazing job of mixing them for us kids and giving us awesome traditions... pk book done... lol Happy Thanksgiving 😂 and best of luck with your turkey!!! Don't over think it!!!

[@musicvixen78]

Happy Thanksgiving to you all and a Happy birthday to Jen! Hope you had a fantastic and fun day with your family.

[@starryjean6780]

Hope you all have a very safe & blessed Thanksgiving with your family. Happy Birthday Jenn! 🎈🎂🎈

[@fleurbieworld]

Happy thanksgiving hope your day has gone well, and thank you for stopping and saying hello in Ak, we are from the uk and getting excited for Christmas xx

[@shawnnhudson4699]

When we saw it was a home vlog, we couldn’t wait to watch it! Love the home vlogs!

[@O2BSoLucky]

In Aus kids can get a free piece of fruit in the supermarkets. When I was a kid (very long ago) we used to get free 'little boys'' (haha - yes that's what we called them). The little baby franks from the deli. Yes we ate them uncooked!😆 Yum. Don't think they do that anymore. Now kids get an apple or a banana. 🍎🍌🍐

[@michelleluvbeachsunsets4529]

I absolutely love your home vlogs! Hope your turkey turned out great and you had a great day with your guests.

[@jessicaturnerberkery3496]

So two things of it your first time cooking a whole turkey I highly recommend trying the spatchcock method. It cooks a lot quicker and the bird stays pretty juicy. Also in my home state of PA the store chain called Giant has free bananas and clementines for kids to have.

[@thekingcory]

Tim asking if any grocers offer free fruit reminded me of some of my best retail-memories. The stores I worked for were very like Publix, and when working Produce, our favorite thing to hear was a kid saying “why are there so many different apples?” We’d slice a few different varieties for samples and explain sugar content and how some apples are better suited for baking and some are better fresh.

[@aprilpfaender3437]

Happy Thanksgiving! Have a blessed day!! I still am over the moon and thankful because we met you at the Very Merry Christmas party! That truly has been our dream since we found you years ago on KZbin!!

[@rebeccalazzell5262]

Happy Thanksgiving and happy birthday to Jen!

[@lamikahawkins9442]

Happy Thanksgiving! I do my turkey in a Reynolds oven bag. I inject it with Cajun marinade, put it in the bag, and it comes out to perfection each time. Super, super easy.😉

[@souhlero]

i love home vlogs! Also, I work at a grocery store and it always VERY, busy on the sat and sunday before a holiday and usually it's not the day before a holiday after 1pm if it's in the middle of the week. but that may just be my area. ANYWAYS, Happy birthday Jen and I hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving.

[@jankehoe6078]

Happy Birthday Jen! My son's birthday is the 21st as well, he came home from the hospital the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving and the priest told him to stay away from the table as he was the size of the turkey!

[@Kindness-always.]

Our birthdays are very close, mines tomorrow. Happy birthday 🐈💚🐈😊

[@carolrekoske1818]

Kinda late but the BEST turkey is brined. Butterball is really good tho in general. Main thing is be kind to yourself. Getting everything ready at the same time is impossible. It's all gonna taste fantastic and the main thing is the people you share the day with. Have a fantastic birthday!!!!

[@nyocc718]

Happy thanksgiving to Tim family

[@heatherducote849]

Happy thanksgiving!!!! Excited to hear how your turkey came out! 🤞🏻

[@0312micky20001]

Happy Thanksgiving trackers... love you guys and have a great birthday Jen

[@karenlovesdisney8015]

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy happy Birthday Jenn 💗Love your home vlogs. Home vlogs, cruise or theme park videos I am here for your videos.

[@Followyourdreams_1]

I was ready to say, you are very daring having company to enjoy your first time cooking a full Turkey. Then I remembered all the other first time dinners you (Jenn) prepared. You’ll do fine. Have a great thanksgiving.

[@deanahodell7815]

Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing your Holiday preparations, it helps to motivate myself to get things done. Don't forget to put your feet up and enjoy the day.

[@lisaorchard3510]

Tie a handle on the turkey when you tie it up. Makes it so much easier to get out of the pan.

[@andierob]

Love home vlogs! Happy Birthday Jenn and Happy Thanksgiving 😊

[@kateogilvie2500]

Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving and a very happy birthday Jen! 🦃🎂

[@jlsmith9974]

I enjoy the home vlogs and the hauls. Fun fact. Lol. We don't have alcohol in our grocery stores in Massachusetts. Always thought it was interesting that Florida grocery stores have it. I made a turkey today and put a good amount of salt on top and it makes the skin crispy! I didn't touch the turkey for hours just let it cook. It came out good! I've seen the butter done but have never tried it before. Im sure your turkey turned out delicious!

[@krissyluhr2363]

Happy Birthday Jen and Happy Thanksgiving to you both and also Jackson🦃!

[@carlyhunk1400]

Get a turkey bag for sure!!! They are amazing. My turkey always comes out so good in those bags. 🦃🍂🐿

[@scrapbookingmomma1499]

Thank you so much Tim. I was watching the video and when y'all was at Publix you reminded me to take the whipped topping for the pumpkin pie out of the freezer . Disaster averted! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@gracelopez3411]

Love your home vlogs! I hope you guys had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Jen, I hope you had a very happy birthday.

[@ginakerns9903]

Best Wishes on the new baby and have a wonderful Turkey Day

[@Mariesandoe38]

And congratulations on baby 🍼

[@marycivitello6745]

Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving! Happy Birthday Jen 🎉

[@Katz1950]

I think every family has a stuffing recipe they hand down. Ours is the best🦋

[@mwigton86]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TIM, JENN , JACKSON AND BABY. HOW Y'ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!! HAAAAPPY BIRTHDAY JENN!! HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY!!!

[@mandyedavis7978]

Lots of supermarkets in the UK give out free fruit to children and happy Thanksgiving. We are starting to buy food for Christmas and have ordered our turkey crown, gammon and pigs in blankets from the butcher to be collected a couple of days before Christmas Day 😊

[@PlancoandChill]

Fun fact. I work for the company that makes Publix bags. They have an extreme quality standard with both their pallets that are shipped to them and the bags they order from us. There can be no significant defects.

[@davearnold1139]

Great video guys. Lovely to see Jackson growing up. Happy Thanksgiving and happy birthday Jen from🇬🇧🇬🇧 We look forward to your next video. One more thing we booked a holiday to Florida for 2024, I was staying at the Graham Floridian Hotel. Hopefully will bump into you and Tim and Jackson in one of the parks fingers crossed.

[@belindapilgrim6599]

hey Tim wot u said bout getting it all up on Christmas eve......well when me my brother & sister were small our mum was a single mum, but she used 2 put all the Christmas decs up...all over the house on Christmas eve & tell us santa 🎅 had done it because we'd been such good children

[@Yankee717]

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! Hope you have a fabulous day with your family!!!

[@katd1026]

First and HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENN! HAPPY THANKSGIVNG TO ALL!

[@katiehockers6329]

I’m hosting thanksgiving for 23 people and thankfully my parents are making the turkey!! I’m 26 and have a 2.5 year old. Cleaning has been such a struggle, my toddler I swear just follows behind me and messes up what I just cleaned! Last time I hosted I was pregnant and it was much easier lol

[@jeannette992]

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a Happy Birthday Jen!

[@JessieMouse8]

Happy almost Thanksgiving! And happy birthday eve Jenn! 🎂Sounds like it's going to be a lovely Thanksgiving at your house. I can't wait to decorate for Christmas. So far the tree is up but needs to be decorated. We just moved here so my decorations are packed away and we had to get a new tree haha. Oh man I wanted to go see Hamilton! I have to check to see how much longer it will be here. I wish you and your family a fabulous Thanksgiving and I am grateful for you guys and the joy you bring me and so many others with your videos. Huge hugs and love to you guys xoxo

[@vacation_fun_makers]

We use the ZV-1 as well now after trying a number of different cameras like the Lumix G7 the Canon G7X mk3 and go pros we just wish it had a longer zoom and less crop in 4K with stabilization turned on and the battery life could be better

[@KathyHollister]

I like the camera. Looks great. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Birthday Jenn!

[@DisneyLover-rx2zn]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@umbertoingargiola9433]

Happy Thanksgiving to you guys! Love the Bluey and Bingo in the background!

[@rubensotero1217]

Happy thanksgiving and Happy Birthday Jenn!!! God bless you all! 😊

[@melanieknight4503]

Love a home vlog, and appreciate you as you need to sleep Jenn, just rest when you can. Happy thanksgiving and hope you enjoy your turkey, we are in the UK so will have to wait for Christmas day! Hope you have a lovely time and a lovely birthday as well 😍😍

[@jolenecreech7648]

Yep…I agree with Jen. Get your sleep and rest before baby! 😊. Happy Birthday and Happy Thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽

[@Smokymountainarcades]

Happy Thanksgiving, Trackers! ❤

[@TheMouseandMore]

Camera looks great! Enjoyed watching from beginning to end. Hope everything went well with your Thanksgiving dinner.

[@malloryconnor4550]

If you do gingerbread houses. They are never good to eat by the end of the season. So I just hot glue the gingerbread structure together but still use icing to decorate.