VLOG: figuring out our budget + our construction is done! (studio + laundry room tour!)

[@annabethhuber9755]

14:45 we were using sheets as well, but we started using co pilot a year or so ago and it’s amazing!! Credit cards and everything hook up to it and it categorizes beautifully.

[@hopeashbaugh6709]

I love when you end the vlog at the beach. I don’t live near the ocean, so it's such a beautiful treat to see!

[@gzk88]

Definitely think the cushion should fit the bench area fully.

[@Lifegoals4me]

My husband and I are in our mid-60’s. We are very comfortable, as we should be at our age. I attribute it to making financial goals from the start of our marriage, and sticking to our goals. We’re careful, not frugal but understanding the harder we worked on the front end, the faster life would provide us financial-peace-of-mind which is worth millions. This has nothing to do with how much money you make but instead on how you manage your money 💕

[@christinahernandez1637]

I appreciate you talking about how you do your joint budgeting system!

[@ggpink9044]

Michel, been here a few years and can see how your happiness has changed you and the vibe of your videos and I am so here for it. ❤

[@EmmyBean1]

After watching your last 3 videos back to back, I feel like we're entering "healed Michel" era and I'm so happy for you! ❤️

[@MichelJanse]

Wow that is very kind Emmy!🤍

[@Scentedearthnaturals]

Jordy's studio looks amazing !!! You're both such professionals. I love the idea of the bench. Sounds really cool ❤

[@RNExplorer253]

Michel, can you please give us what your viewers want!!! Maxx!!!!😂😂😂 We want more of Maxx!!😂😂😂😂 ❤❤❤❤❤ We can't get enough of him!!!!😂😂😂❤❤

[@ChessieChess]

Yes more pup! He’s such a sweetheart

[@brieberndt]

Girl!! You are always speaking words of life and encouragement through your openness, thank you for sharing and being such a safe space for learning and growing!

[@MichelJanse]

🥹🥹This is so sweet! Thank you for sharing friend!!🤍

[@maryannkilduff8659]

Way to go, you'll be so glad down the road that you watched your expenses! Wow, the studio is incredible!! Nice work! ❤

[@MegaTelenovela]

Thank you for your vulnerability ❤ regarding budgeting! It's easier to understand and be able to pinpoint how we can practically do our finances for ourselves.

[@nottheone582]

for the cushion you should totally DIY it! cushions are pretty easy. Since you already have a solid underneath you don't need to repeat plywood again for the cushion. If you make a paper template of the shape you want any foam shop can cut you custom upholstery foam in exactly the right shape. Then just find your fabric and you can either DIY it using fabric glue or sew a basic trapezoid shape sleeve - slide cushion in and hand sew the open side. It will probably save you atleast $200-300 vs getting a custom cushion made.

[@SarahSchneider2]

Listening to your body is important. I know sometimes we try to ignore health things because life is busy but somedays you just need to take it easy.

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you Sarah!!🤍🤍

[@sallyniemzyk6964]

Indeed! It's OK to rest and take care of yourself! Like on an airplane...you have to put that oxygen mask on yourself first...in order to be there for others! Be good to you!!!! Blessings Michel!

[@Ali_E26]

I really appreciate your willingness to discuss budgeting with us :) it's helpful!

[@sami49010]

We need an update on the joint budgeting system in the 6 months update! I came back to this video bc I needed it haha

[@sharlaangulo3649]

Ok if you do a square bench seat in that desk area you could totally build little triangle shelves attached to it to house books, plants, or knick knacks in the extra nook space. That would be so cute and have a "built in" effect!

[@theresa9925]

I love Jordy's ideas for the changing the desk area. I also love the way you did the pictures. However, are you going to remove that light that covers one of the pictures?

[@jillwesterdahl1987]

I love the bench idea with some bistro tables!! If you decided not to cover the whole bench, you could somehow make a holder for the remote, cup holder, or built-in phone holder/charging station. Otherwise, it would be cute fully covered, as well. Look at Jordy coming up with sweet design ideas!!! Y'all make a great team and an adorable couple! I'm so happy you found such a loving man! (I've been a subscriber since the beginning)

[@Ang-n9p]

I’ve been smiling at this episode since yesterday. It’s wonderful to see you happy!!!

[@evahynonen4851]

This vlog has such a feelgood vibe. Love hiw your home decor is coming together.

[@MichelJanse]

Awe thank you friend!!🤍🤍

[@78reflections]

Thanks for being so brave and talking about budgeting stuff. I’m so interested in the topic and it was interesting to hear your approach.

[@MichelJanse]

Thank you friend!!🥹🫶🏼🤍

[@nancyk777]

I am laughing so hard at myself, when you were going into the garage and you asked if Jordy was dressed, I thought oh he writes music with no clothes on? Must be part of the creative process, to each his own. Then you showed his closet and it all fell into place. Dying!! 🤣😂

[@daisy7141]

Love the studio too! Plans for the laundry room sounds very cute. Have you tried Kiss Nails? They are beautiful. RXmom has used them for years.

[@lovelyfefy9120]

Hi Michel! Just to let you know that I'm about to start my journey with Seed. I have been following you since your separation video, and have seen you evolve, which as makes me feel happy for you 🥰, you deserve it. But after watching your videos speaking about Seed I was considering getting it. And after much more thinking and my husband's recommendation to give it a try and see if it works for my skin, I decided to do the move 😅.

[@elizabethhope7623]

I’ve never been a big matcha person until I started watching your videos. I found a combo I love with lavender and vanilla syrup :)) Thank you for such wonderful videos and making matcha look so yummy!! 🩷

[@lexig15]

Okay wait, I’m actually obsessed with Jordy’s idea to lower the desk/table think to make it into a bench with bistro tables little area! I don’t know anything about DIYing a cushion haha but you’ve already done so many handy things around the house, I’m sure you could do it and honestly do as good of a job as any professional would!

[@evarellis]

I always install a clothing rod in laundry area to hang items as you go that you may not want to fully dry in the dryer or wrinkle easily if folded. It's also great to hang hand washables. The tension rod could work, hung lower down, of course, if it's strong enough, or hang a traditional rod. I find a rod very useful.

[@Shdoeb]

I LOVE that you have a generosity budget! My pastor once said people tend to wait to be better off to be generous. That has nothing to do with you, just really resonated with me! haha

[@MichelJanse]

Aww I love that, thanks for sharing friend!!🤍🤍

[@janemuir3546]

It's hard to be generous when drowning in debt. If every penny is going to payments, there is none left over to be generous. Yes, the first always goes to the church. But beyond the first fruits, being consumer debt free (not including a reasonable house payment) is a must. Take all the payments, add them up. Imagine having that as your disposable income to bless others with in a monthly basis. That is when giving makes a difference.

[@nancyk777]

@@janemuir3546 You can be generous in other ways, I'm sure you do randomly nice things for people or try to be kind to people, even if maybe you're having a hard time, that's being generous too. ❤

[@janemuir3546]

@@nancyk777 💯 YES!! Everything from babysitting for someone who's child is running a low grade fever/has chicken pox, and mom needs to go to work because ahe is a teacher and only has 2 personal days, taking a mom to see her child 3 counties away that is dealing with legal issues, taking someone to cancer treatments. And many more. Yes to all of that. Typically when people say generosity, they are wanting to give financially.

[@jvlcixm]

The matcha looked so good, I'm jealous! and I hope you're feeling much better now! sending love

[@annabethhuber9755]

The bench and bistro tables is brilliant! Def DIY! Or you may be able to find cushions that fit!?!

[@danielleayde2330]

I love Seed. Ive used it for about a year and feel great. I like your interior design ideas too and budgeting.

[@Ang-n9p]

That studio looks amazing!! SO cool! Also I love the laundry room ideas! So excited about how your house is coming together!!! Doing my own interior design journey and this is so great to watch

[@nancyconca9892]

Great vlog Michel❤️ Your house is looking great as is Jordy’s work space‼️ You both must be so pleased with how everything seems to be coming along 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😄 Sorry you suddenly didn’t feel well - hope that feeling had passed by the time you went to the beach 🙏 Thanks for posting that so nest - I just love them 🌅 👏🏻🌅❤️

[@ashleybeckner393]

The studio is so cool! Love the outcome 😀 also love the bench idea!

[@daniellejosephine]

This was so cozy! And I liked the budget part - it reminded me that I need to amp up. I got a good template from another youtuber and need to use it!

[@hooksandheelers]

You always have the best sponsors in your videos, I always end up trying them out!! 😂❤

[@charleneb5361]

My dad made me an adorable window seat area with foam and fabric stapled to wood. I helped. It was so easy and turned out so cute and comfy! You can do it!

[@karentee9529]

If you do the cushion square, could you put drink holders in the extra space? Or maybe phone chargers/holders?

[@MichelJanse]

Ooo that is a great idea!! 🫶🏼

[@sarahwhyte3496]

Are you planning to keep the main bathroom that dark brown or are you going to repaint it?

[@cindyhavranek8456]

Love love love your cooking vlogs!!! Keep em coming!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Ang-n9p]

I love your coffee shop co-work table idea! Inspiring!

[@CatherineDavid-lq5ld]

You are inspiring me to follow my dreams xx You and Jordy are the cutest

[@El.R.]

I clean houses for a living and this is the best part of the day . Every time she posts I am cleaning my favorite house in rotation . And I get to listen to my favorite KZbinr

[@MichelJanse]

Awee I love that I get to be apart of your day!!🤍🤍

[@deborahwilliams5809]

I made a cushion for my daughters window seat in her bedroom. I just measured the amount of foam that I needed (about 2” thick dense foam and 2”thick memory foam) and then attached that to plywood. To cover it, I measured the fabric, wrapped it around the foam and used a staple gun to attach it to the bottom of the piece of plywood.

[@megcreates2.0]

But she has the wood from the table so she only needs the foam pad 😊

[@melindagordon5278]

Michel, have you tried going to the University's Art Dept and purchase or contract a art student to do what you need?

[@MichelJanse]

No I haven’t! What a wonderful idea!!🤍🤍

[@DonnasWonderland]

I have a bay window seat that I inherited when we moved here I loved it (one of the selling points for me) but it was old, a bought new foam from a company I gave them the measurements then a wadding to cover the foam which gives it a bit of a softer cushion finish. Glued the foam to the wood base wrapped and stapled the wadding then did a velvet cover stapled on it matched my dining chairs. It was super fun and simple to do I think you could totally do it watch a few KZbinrs do it you’ll be set. Mine is that exact shape and my cushion spreads the whole length which I prefer myself as I have a couple of cushions on either side ❤

[@lose999]

If you can prepare a fabulous Michelin meal, you can make a bench cushion. I love your ingenuity. ❤ DINK (dual income no kids) is a new to me expression. I learned something. Thanks.

[@theextremebudgeter2775]

I wonder if your recent health issues and fatigue are caused by a similar reason why we often fall sick on holiday. Maybe on a deep level, now you are married to a good man and feel safe, your body is saying you don't have to keep holding it together - like a really deep unwinding.

[@alinag.pemptona6612]

lol

[@sarahtonin7230]

I second this. It happened to me.

[@Kaibigan39]

This is actually a thing. My therapist confirmed it.

[@samanthaadams2576]

This is a real thing.. with repressed emotions too..

[@luvmusic082300]

This happened to me too

[@asurohousehold]

I have made a cushion for a bench using plywood, Professional Upholstery Foam 3", and curtain. It was super easy. I used extra strength glue and staple gun. It’s holding up really good five years later.

[@emclectic_k]

Great video! I appreciate you sharing about your budget. I have seen decorators make a cushion for a bench, I am sure you could diy it, maybe even get the interior part from a thrift store!

[@allisonmayers2660]

Would be cool if the new food series is you recreating the food on a budget vs the current format

[@Orozco3721]

You can totally diy the seat cushion. Get some spray adhesive to keep the foam from sliding around!

[@ShellyBomb]

Jordy's studio looks amazing ...🎙️ 🎶 🎸 🪕 🥁 🎹 🤩

[@susiepatterson5383]

I’ve watched you from day one I think and I absolutely adore you, but I think I have a crush on your dad a dad crush. I think you look so much happier now than you have ever looked as for a budget. I have kept a budget for 30 years I’m 68 and my husband is 80 he still practicing medicine and I’m still working part time in histology I’m also assistant to our coroner we still have to travel our big plan, which is in motion is going back to Canaan, which is where we had our honeymoon. I think you guys are doing awesome and I love Jordy

[@nikkiholthaus9692]

The house looks great! So happy for you!!

[@MichelJanse]

Aww thank you sweet friend!!🤍

[@RG-yf3uj]

I long for the beach. TY for often including clips of its beauty 💙

[@tiffanysimmons8148]

I love the idea of a generosity budget! I do a lot of " OH __ will love this" and then I spend a lot on others and nothing on me or run our budget too tight.

[@MichelJanse]

Yesss definitely!!

[@calliehaynes8845]

The bench idea sounds awesome. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

[@Thanos-l8c]

Love the way the studio looks so cozy yet manly lol and the way you shut the door and it was quiet 💃🎉

[@ChristineS-sf3rc]

Michel, such a fun vlog! Loved it! Hope you are feeling lots better now❤. I think it would be better polstering the whole bench...it would be fun if you got the chairs done with the same material🎉. love Jordys studio - came out great! God bless you both❤❤

[@kmbrlythomas]

Random but I went thrifting today and got a Madewell pair of jeans for $5! Made me think of you bc you shop at madewell a lot and also thrift 😝

[@nancydineen6797]

The kitchen store looks fun. I love gadgets.

[@dawnodunc]

Make rectangle and the side space for cups , somehow build up so not below the cushion height. Did you account for cushion height in leg height?

[@SuperCandyjunkie]

I have been in search of good GF pizza dough and haven't been able to find it. Wonder if that restaurant would ship it?

[@mariailyukhina405]

Look into pivot tables in excel - it is an easy way to sum up transactions by category!

[@kdallosnc]

Really enjoyed this Vlog! 💜

[@Nunjabizz]

For the bench, DIY! I just want to see that content! 😊 (Definitely the cushion should for the whole space.)

[@emmadanyale]

Omg, so easy and FUN to make that cushion yourself! I made one for a window area we had in one of our homes. You can buy the foam cushion at most craft stores or if you aren't finding one long enough, just order online. Then I picked out a fabric I loved and cut the foam to the exact shape needed. You can either wrap the fabric around the underneath of that wood table and staple it in OR if you are wanting that wood edge to show, get a thiner wood panel, cut to the shape needed and make that the cushion and then set that on top of the wood table you have there. It sounds more complicated than it is. You can even add cute details if you like. Saved me money and it was a fun project!

[@emmadanyale]

Need to make this: Staple Gun Foam cushion Fabric Optional: Wood panel Hot glue gun Buttons or other cute details.

[@MichelJanse]

This is so helpful!! Thank you Emma!!🤍🤍

[@terridavis9915]

Isn’t it hot with no insulation? It’s cool though, love it!

[@cpagoals]

As a CPA girlie I LOVE to hear about other people's budgeting 😍 also Jordy's studio looks AMAZING!

[@MichelJanse]

Hehehe 🥰🥰 Thank you!!

[@ScoutParks]

What was true first product you put on your face?…glowing!❤️

[@lisaflores8801]

Sending healing vibes!

[@CherylWilsonArt]

I like the idea of a rectangular cushion… couple things that you could put beside the cushion would be some foodie magazines since you’re into that cooking now maybe a battery operated candle on one side perhaps a phone charger or a couple small games like a deck of cards, a little cute dish with chocolates, a couple small books of poems

[@faithgillespie7230]

RE: the bench... let it go girl !!! Too many things on your plate just causes stress. Go to etsy, find someone who you can pay to do something they love, make themselves a little money and give yourself the tiniest break... huh? Remember the concept of slowing down??

[@lisab2543]

Lowes has prefab budget friendly cabinets in store if you wanted closed storage for your laundry room. Would be great overflow for kitchen items.

[@lynnenord8720]

Itlways makes my heart happy to watch you bloom more and more

[@MichelJanse]

Aweee hehe thank you sweet friend!🫶🏼

[@meganwagner9295]

You can make the triangle place for cups when you’re sitting there. Like either make cup holders or just put down coasters

[@CamrynCarter-wx2es]

love you and your channel so much!! you are truly amazing! I hope you’re having the best day🩷🩷

[@MichelJanse]

Awe thank you sweet friend!!🤍🤍

[@kur5kur]

2 floor cushions that can be moved around room, leave sides open for brink placement

[@SoulEscapeHealing]

I have a torch, used once. I would totally give it to you, just drive on down to Del Mar.

[@artbyduck-darlenegillet1935]

Hi Michel, My husband and I are a couple of dinks ourselves, and we were once where you and Jordi are now. I agree that it is very important that you and Jordi are on the same page financially. One thing you may not have considered is that no matter how carefully you are and how you plan, things arise, and truly throw a wrench into the mix. You two are so far head of the game which is terrific, but may I offer a suggestion and have a column for contingencies (unexpected by urgent). It is a protection against what "could" happen.

[@EP-hm5ue]

Also, what helped with spending is I signed up for emails from food places and it’s free and you get deals!

[@melodysnyder5278]

Built in cup or wine holders in both ends would be so cool.

[@megcreates2.0]

You could paint the small wall beside the washer as a feature wall a color that will match the wall paper(or a color in the wall paper if it’s a pattern)😊 Then put up art or functional hangers for something or more small shelves 😊 Or paint the rest of the walls to match the wall paper Just a thought .

[@celtrudis]

I would make a square cushion so you have the hard bit for your coffee cup :)

[@katialemos474]

I have hypothyroidism and hashimoto disease, and with immune logic diseases you always have fatigue. You are always doing something or going somewhere. Your body is telling you to slow down. The bench idea is great . You can do it ,but make the bench fit close to the wall. I also love the song that was playing in the end.

[@evahynonen4851]

I have it too. Such a nuisance!

[@katialemos474]

@@evahynonen4851 I know , we need to keep the TPO down, have a gluten free diet and avoid stress, which is impossible .

[@yari139]

Girl, DIY the cushion!! I made one for a bench for a vanity desk and it took me like 30 minutes and looks amazing. I had never done that before. I just went to JoAnn, one of the ladies helped me pick out stuff and away I went.

[@nanrottkamp5817]

? With the open ceilings are all your neighbors going to hear your practices? What the distance from your closest neighbor?

[@nicazzzz]

You can totally do the cushion yourself! Proper, good quality, thick foam can be expensive though, but probably still cheaper than having someone make it for you 🤔

[@kaitlinv07]

Is anyone else getting a ridiculous amount of ads on Michels videos lately? I got 6 alone in this video alone with the seed promotion. Makes it difficult to get through a video!

[@shimmerysummersun]

We have a little cast iron marker on our guest bathroom door that say "Poop Deck", its a nautical theme bathroom

[@jordanlexton7354]

For plating tweezers, you could try toaster tongs. They look like giant bamboo tweezers

[@charlenedelange3934]

I just finished your Michelin food video. Brilliant!! I am going to watch this one now. Have a great day or evening

[@MichelJanse]

Aweee yay! It was so much fun!🫶🏼🤍

[@Anita.Bananita]

Great idea with a bench! Should be a nice area to hang out! 😎 Just a suggestion for that wall… the light seems to hang a bit low and covering the picture, maybe it’s posible to move it a bit higher or to change it for something not that long ❤

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I was going to say the same thing about the light. The blocked picture draws my eye to it every time I see that wall. I definitely think a smaller picture needs to go under the light so you see the picture & the light, too! 😊

[@libbymorehouse4466]

I’m dying at the need to check if Jordy is clothed in his studio 😂

[@moniiiiie16]

The cushion should fit the bench! Cut a thin piece of mdf (or some else light weight) to the same shape and create your cushion that way. Super easy way and then you can reupholster when your style changes or you find a fabric you love!

[@RhondaPlait]

Bummer about the Oceanside Pier! I swear I can smell the smoke in central California.

[@chikyu9068]

The cushion should fit the bench area fully. Also, just a random thought. Maybe paint your bathroom door a different color that accrntuates the sign. It could bring color to the room and it might make it even easier to find the bathroom!

[@megand576]

You can totally DIY a bench cushion! I DIY’d a headboard and ordered the fabric off Etsy ( more options than Joann’s). I just searched KZbind for a video and I’m just basic handy- you can do it if I can do it!! And I was 39 weeks pregnant when I did it 😂

[@victoriabanks-lai1127]

Jumping into this great comment to add: Use an electric knife to custom cut the foam. Also, get fiber batting and spray glue, and you can glue the batting to the foam, then glue the material, too, if you like. I did this years ago for a pet bench, and it held up beautifully.

[@evahynonen4851]

There are also options in shops and Amazon. Whatever suits you.

[@MichelJanse]

This is so helpful! Thank y’all!!🤍🤍

[@Beccawham]

Also if you plan ahead, you can get the materials before you lower the bench, and use the bench when it's removed to trace the shape you need, then install it after you have materials traced

[@mariannedressler6784]

Draw a template of the full bench and yes use electric knife to cut foam!!! You can do this project!😊