VLOGMAS DAY 28 // to-do lists, The Office, the Pumpkin Saga continues...

[@KenzieRaee27]

I hate when you get mad at yourself for “taking to long” or “going to in depth” about something, WE LOVE listing to you and you talking about your life and feelings! Never apologize for that!! Lol

[@GirlyGiraffe94]

Vlogmas 2018 - Tyler’s white beans Vlogmas 2019 - Tyler and the shampooer Vlogmas 2020 - Tyler’s tiny pumpkins 😂😂😂

[@amydaniels6442]

And his sourdough!

[@skysclowderofcats]

Your comment is so funny and true!!

[@TheTishi25]

🤣 yeh don't forget his sourdough!

[@allierein4307]

Tell Tyler to use Velcro command strips so he can switch out the posters with what he wants to use that day. He can then just roll up the ones he isn’t using and store them!!

[@skysbeauty3369]

Good thinking Lincoln

[@tohonooodhamnation7719]

I have a burning question.... is Tyler still going to clean the carpets?? It’s not VLOGMAS without it!! 😂🤣😭

[@padunson57]

I was hoping for more home repair like the dry wall from last year, 😂🤣😂

[@marilynsouthwick6807]

Dry wall??????

[@tohonooodhamnation7719]

@@padunson57 hahahaha! Yes! It’s always something... very entertaining 😂

[@amandastone348]

Haha I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@Chexmics13]

100% need carpet cleaning in this years Vlogmas

[@janedoe7187]

Thank you for the "speech" you gave at the beginning. I think it's important to remember that moms and dads (and any caregivers) can love their children to the ends of the earth, but at the end of the day, they're still just people. People need help and time away to do other things or even just relax sometimes, and that's ok.

[@marianekalis1533]

YES, and that is definitely ok.

[@alianazamorano641]

TELL TYLER THAT I WENT THROUGH the same pumpkin thing! We called our bank and they refunded our account!

[@jennthedreamer]

He should not wait for the company to give him a refund because companies like this often try to drag consumers along until it is too late to file a complaint with your bank/credit company.

[@taylorwynn]

Ok I’m just now catching up on videos so excuse the late comment but yesss iPad and GoodNotes addiction😜

[@Jomoscho]

I can’t believe Tyler missed the opportunity yesterday after cleaning the vacuum to say, “Stay tuned tomorrow to see...does it suck!’.

[@lillipad1313]

Jess: *teacher voice* is that true Tyler? Tyler: *Pinocchio voice* it’s not true...

[@hafsamoiz7014]

I am so sad that i wont see you guys everyday after vlogmas ends😔 but i am happy you will be posting weekly❤ the best most amazing lovely fam on youtube😘 May Allah keep u safe happy and healthy in the upcoming year

[@annamcdomo6909]

I'm just here to find out about the vacuum 😂

[@JP-zp4wr]

Have you ever tried throwing some shrimp into the lemon capellini ? I think that would be good too.

[@bananacreampie28]

Ooo, that would be good!

[@marianekalis1533]

Me too! Definitely gonna give it a try.

[@mariar3715]

Laundry and dishes, the battles i can never win in my house and theres only two of us. Ill miss my daily dose of Brauns after December, the best part of the season!

[@biancacolmenares620]

Tyler: Alright, good night. (The most serious) Jessica: No......

[@anniesh1955]

Lol, that's what I was going to say! I hate folding laundry. I will wash all day, but I'm lucky enough that my husband will fold for me. I'm going to miss their everyday vlogs. Anyone else?

[@McrLoVrfanAlt]

Did anyone else think that was a pregnancy test in the thumbnail?

[@jaycat3807]

I did! Lol

[@maddieowings3168]

Lol it does look like that!

[@makeupgrl24]

🤣🤣🤣 I did! I had to go back and check again before the video started

[@mariahlynn8494]

Me! Haha

[@laceyhendershot9317]

Yes!

[@j9klotz700]

Laundry, a never ending battle...you'll never win.

[@angelablack7946]

The adult never ending story!

[@Kate-ch2hr]

Jessica maniacally giggling about the endless laundry is too relatable 😂

[@sammynella73]

I’m with Jess on this one...snooze button sleep is the BEST sleep.

[@kelly_kpb]

Those 9 minutes . . . 💯

[@amandaclark4875]

I came here to say the same!

[@kholloway5271]

We have five kids, including toddler twins. I had to change my expectations for laundry. (I have diagnosed OCD, so this is challenging.) I now have canvas cubes in all of our closets for pants, shorts, loungewear, pajamas, underwear, socks, sweaters, workout clothes, swimwear, etc. I only hang dresses and shirts that wrinkle. I don’t fold anything in the bins. So I just take the basket of clean clothes straight to the closet and sort everything out in less than five minutes. Game. Changer.

[@toniwanserski9257]

The bowl cozies are good in summer too when you have ice cream & the bowl sweats!

[@reneeburich9497]

Where can I get those?!

[@skylarblannin2026]

Does anyone else have this video right next to Leighann’s in their feed, and did you think Jessica was holding a pregnancy test in the thumbnail 😂😂

[@carlenejorgensen8594]

I was looking through the comments to see if anyone else thought that it was a test as well. I was definitely going through a mix of emotions when I saw the thumbnail😅😅😅

[@hannaha6724]

YESSSS. 100% same

[@chelsehayes7350]

I'm convinced that there's other people living in my house that where all the extra laundry and dishes come from i just have not met them yet

[@adriennemartin763]

For laundry, what has helped me the most is just doing one load a day. It’s so much easier and less daunting and folding one load is no big deal compared to laundry from an entire week. I have a husband and two babies and this works so well for us.

[@loriisawesome4538]

I was so fortunate that my parents too watched my child during the early childhood years. Those first few months were so hard. But they go by in the blink of an eye.

[@Glynis2024]

Im an old lady now with kids in their 30s but no grandchildren. I love your introspective look into your dreams and realities. Recently "retired" (25 years) I have so much more to to think about these things. You are awesome and never forget how much you are loved and admired!! Thank you for acknowledging. your family support. It's such a gift. Also your trip to Alaska which was recently posted is awesome. I went 2010 on same trip and its great to relive it with your journey. Im looking forward to a great 2021 keep up the great work.

[@kathleenmartin5264]

So glad you realize how blessed it is to have parents helping. I have always done it all alone (my husband is great but he works 2nd shift. and i dont care how much help you have at lunch.. you need help at dinner and bath time) This year for are 12th anniversary was the first time we went out overnight alone since we got married.

[@feliciaconklin]

The office is on a really good sale right now on ITunes! It’s like $30 for the entire series!!

[@Eroom105]

I already had a work-from-home job before COVID and when it hit, our 8 year old has been doing virtual schooling since March. And, my husbandhas been super scared so we've had no help at all. It's been a such a challenge for me being able to work full-time and be a full-time mom at the same time, even though she is older. I have realized that I liked having that break when she was out of the house that allowed me to focus on what I needed to. I decided to send her back in person not only for myself but for her too, and I hope it's the right decision.

[@callmekeir4858]

The going back to sleep after your alarm wakes you is actually the WORST thing you can do, once you're up you gotta get up!

[@bananacreampie28]

I’ve heard it called the never ending the never ending four: dishes, laundry, bathrooms, floors 😂

[@elizabethveeravalli3345]

I love how you guys make adulting seem like an adventure

[@angeladoyle4207]

I used to hate the laundry hell that the weekends bring on. A very wise person gave me a piece of advice that I know use and it makes things so much easier for me and my family of 4. I now do 1 load each day through the week. A load of towels, or a load of darks, whatever... one load each day from Mon thru Friday. Less of a mountain to fold each day. And that makes it so much easier for what’s left to deal with on the weekend. Try it Jess, it makes a world of difference

[@nancyjustme]

Never apologize for taking the time to say Thank You to the people who make it possible for you to do everything you do! We really appreciate them too!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜

[@TheUkuleleFool]

A couple of eco friendly thoughts... we gave up sponges and use scratchy cloths we bought on Amazon. With cleaning them in the dishwasher, a 4 pack has lasted all year. You can print your own binder covers at home and support artists too. I print mine on card stock. No need for shipping or waiting.

[@kristiklein4510]

Tyler had me absolutely cracking up with his credits on the last Alaska vlog. Just had to drop some kudos for that!

[@tabsamnic]

Me too!! I love that pinocchio got a credit.

[@coopernat1]

I was recommended your vlogmas 2015 today. Soo funny to see you and Tyler as babies and a 6 month old Pinocchio!

[@juliabirulina2925]

Tyler deserves an award for always giving updates on previous vlogs! He never leaves us hanging about the pumpkin, the vacuum etc.! 😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@myhauntingromance]

Literally the discussion about sleeping habits and alarms was too dang relatable

[@Sordenes090603]

So glad the vacuum is working again! That little filter is actually supposed to be rinsed out monthly😉

[@iheartthefall]

Sorry Jess, have to agree with Tyler on the worst sleep is after you keep snoozing the alarm! Do I still lay in bed and half sleep through each alarm? Yes 😂

[@coopernat1]

The person yelling out the window to Pinocchio was me 😂😂 (in spirit)

[@IttyBittyPacNW]

Hey Jess! We use a free version of Plex to host movies and tv shows we own on DVD/Blu-ray. You just download the server app and install on a computer that is connected to your network. To convert the dvds and Blu-rays to a digital format use MKVmaker (app), then use Handbreak (app) to convert the MKV file into an MP4 file. There will be a file for each episode or movie you convert. Then configure your plex server to look for movies and shows in whatever folders you’ve saved the MP4 files in. At that point, any device in your network should be able to watch your movies/shows thru Plex. It’s a lot of work but it’s worth it to have everything in one place and accessible.

[@meeshaevans4224]

Buy the office on Amazon prime and then you can stream it just like netflix

[@Girasoles]

This is genius thank you👍👍👍

[@leegendreau3848]

I just finished watching your engagement video. I was blown away by the voices of you and Tyler singing the one of the Phantom of the Opera songs. OMG. Just beautiful

[@soozempen814]

I'm with Tyler - alarm snoozing sleep is the worst! The stress of knowing it will go off again anyway makes it like torture. Might as well get up with the first alarm and face the music, um, day!

[@Courtesyofcrystal]

Laminate the workout posters and put them on rings then you can flip to the one you want each day.

[@breannamcdonald8129]

I just finished the Alaskan cruise vlogs and Tyler’s credits at the end were hilarious 😂

[@lookscookslindsay5084]

Its so beautiful that gigi gets to build these strong relationships with her grandparents. I so wish my kids could have that.

[@melissaheckman1531]

I am going to be so sad when these daily vlogs are over. I look forward to them every morning. The vlogs are my favorite content on their channels! It always feels like I’m visiting with some friends. ❤️

[@lorileblanc616]

We are 6 adults, 4 grown children, and we wash all clothes every night and all dishes. We have a huge machine so we do a load of darks, whites and towels every day and fold after each load is done. If I wait I would have 15-20 loads on the weekend

[@aslaforteza]

Laundry subject- I totally get you lol.. We're a 3 person household too and I stopped doing my husband's laundry after our daughter was born. I gave him a 2 week warning and best decision ever made.

[@callmekeir4858]

The laundry is WILD at my place lol We are a three generation household, my mother and father in law, me and hubby plus FOUR kids. We do a load of towels AND clothes EVERY day. I've stopped folding kids clothes and hang everything that's not lounge/ pajamas, which get (literally) tossed in a drawer.

[@jennalane1555]

I'm the exact same way with waking up as Tyler. I don't think I've ever hit snooze on an alarm even as a kid.

[@vidz953]

Gave birth in May, to my first. Zero help during those first six months (and since). I was healing from a cesarean, and my husband had to go back to work. I was also breastfeeding and did night shift 100% of the time. I've never been so physically and mentally frazzled in my entire life. So glad that you're getting such awesome help from family. I'm definitely very jelly! 😂

[@lizzyb6800]

When Tyler says “cool, cool cool cool cool cool” 😂😂😂😂 it makes me laugh every time

[@ashleyb420]

My aunt made us some of those bowl things a couple of years ago and we LOVE them. Even my teens act like they can’t touch a warm bowl without one 🤣

[@ErinLeona]

Unfortunately, my grandparents were too old when I was born to watch me and my brother whose 6yrs older, so my parents who both were in law enforcement and had to drive an hour to work and back (they worked for the Ca. DoJ, and so the hours were mostly reliable, and my mom was always able to coach my teams and be a girl scout leader, etc...)... BUT since i was a newborn we had live-in nannies... You get so attached that they become family... esp. the longer they are with you... We had the same non-live in nanny/housekeeper from when I was 5 until we sold my childhood hold during the housing crisis/great recession when I was 21, Its been 12yrs since Ive seen here and I still think about her and her family and how she's doing... I miss her so much, she was like a 2nd mom, closer than an Aunt or any other non-immediate family member... While I think its amazing if family can care for your kids, and thats probably the most ideal, I think people who live in todays world scared of alot of things because due to ease of access to information, it makes the world seems scarier and not as safe, but give some thought to a Nanny, I'd even suggest one from another country, preferably bilingual, its easiest for your kids to soak up another language while theyre little.. and a Nanny whose here going to college and needs a job, and perhaps even lodging? If theyre a live in, it might end up being less expensive than day care.... Every kid can use as many mama bears looking over them as possible =)

[@juliesisemore7594]

I have 7 kids (most are grown now), and the laundry is REAL. Each child became responsible to wash, dry, and put away their own laundry when they turned 12. Life saver!

[@momoftyandry]

Omg, I was scrolling through KZbin and there was Vlogmas from 2015. Pinocchio was just a pup! And thought it was funny you were up at 5:55 am and watching other videos on your iPad!

[@amyphillips7391]

As soon I saw you got an IPad, I was thinking “Ohhh Taylor Wynn suggestion strikes again” 😂

[@probablynargles]

Friends, the office and gilmore girls (minus the last season) -- shows I rewatch constantly

[@homefrontcorp76]

Girrrrrlll . . . 9 person household here. I am ALWAYS washing clothes. I do at least 4 loads per day. If I don't, I can't even get close enough to the washer to put clothes in thanks to a wall of laundry.

[@jackiee5399]

Thanks for sharing the journey in the first part of the video Jess really hit home for me. My son just turned 1 on 12/27 and boy your right about how your life changes in such a great way but also " you don't know what you don't know" lol. I can 100% absolutely relate to the post pardum depression and anxiety and I felt like I could just do it all and can work through everything with no help from anyone with my son. After alot of struggle I had to let go and asked for help back in October and my life had done 360. Again thanks for sharing and for being so authentic here on youtube 💕. Your family is absolutely adorable!

[@mercankirisikoglu]

Today I remembered I was watching vlogmas last year with my 1 month old baby as a new mom when Jessica talked about postpartum...and I had tears in my eyes. wow how the times flies by so so fast!

[@michelleanderson8449]

We are a family of 5 and if I’ve found that I have to do a load of laundry every single day or else it gets out of control. Laundry is actually my favorite house cleaning task though, so I don’t mind it. Now the dishes.... that’s another story 😩

[@zaria5785]

Tyler please get lawyers involved in the “never ending pumpkin saga”. I can’t imagine how many people have been duped and are being put on hold to get their refund. I think at this point they’re just purposely dragging their feet just to tire you out! I hope one of your friends/subscribers is a lawyer and can give you some good advice on how to move forward.

[@feagleyme]

Time to dispute some charges, Tyler!

[@TheFrayFanFE]

I think if you have a VUDU account, you can actually scan the barcode on movies (probably TV shows as well) and pay like 2 dollars to convert them into digital! That may be something that you could use to have The Office playing in different TVs.

[@jenzdziera]

I had five in this household at one point and you have to do a load per day. I’ve never saved everything and did it all on a weekend, for example. If you do one load per day you can keep up. Trust me. Also I do it all start to finish if you add others in the mix doing their own laundry it typically gets left behind or in the way anyway so I just do it wash dry fold put away. 😊

[@marinamaia8659]

About the office, we’ve bought it on appletv + You can stream it just like you’d and allows you to download it too for like when you’re traveling

[@AMYforHIM]

Did anyone else get startled by Tyler suddenly chiming in while watching Jessica in this vlog? I wasn’t expecting him there in the background. 😂😂😂

[@lizzyb6800]

At work I’ve been rewatching the Braun family vlogmas almost as much as I rewatch schitts creek at home 😂❤️

[@emiliamaria0718]

I have one child, I feel overwhelmed I was working remotely from home and taking a course during this year, was super stressed had bad anxiety abd panic attack. You are lucky to have your parents and Tylers helping with Gigi. I have no one, my husband helps shar he can he works 12 hours 7 days. Now i had to leave my job due to stress. I wish i had some kind of help.

[@sandyntony]

I have to say thank u for not taking a break during this time. It’s selfish I know but everyone takes a break at this time and makes me feel like I’m missing y’all. We’re already missing family time and friends this year because of COVID. I don’t want to miss my favorite KZbinrs too lol.

[@Ceeayejayy]

Jessica you should get Procreate to draw with on the iPad, it’s a one time $10 purchase (I sound like an infomercial) and there’s endless stuff you could do, including animations for your videos!

[@amyliz5630]

Courtney Jones I agree! Procreate is awesome!

[@amandak7334]

My husband is an office nut! He is also in those groups on FB too. He bought our new baby the Office Little People set for Christmas. ❤️😁😂

[@emmasteinmetz580]

Flannel is my absolute FAV candle scent from Bath & Body Works😍😍

[@ThatRedhead]

We gave our son Bananagrams as a stocking stuffer and we all love it! He actually already knew about it from school.

[@Patti-1962]

Tyler, if you used a credit card, you can let them know what has happened and usually they will handle it for you! We had an issue this year and it was so nice to let our credit card company take care of it!

[@annette.1030]

Omg Tyler. Fastest way to get a response is to tell them you'll file a dispute if you don't receive a refund within 48 hours - then do it. They move pretty quickly then!

[@jodyorourke8411]

Our house is just my husband and I plus his worl supplies him work clothes that I don't have to wash. Our laundry is crazy!!! I firmly believe laundry breeds in the dark at night. lol

[@ninavaughn5802]

Pinocchio's voice is now in my head every time I give my dog scritches

[@amandam1636]

Family of 5 here (3 boys- 4, 16 and 18...first year of college but still do all of his laundry 🤦‍♀️). If it makes you feel any better I feel like with each kid the loads of laundry we’re not that different from a family of 3 to 4 to 5. Only real major ADD was sports laundry.

[@janataylor5520]

Use those bowl cozies when eating ice cream too! Also, contact your bank & explain the pumpkin saga. They may take the money back. It happened with me when a vendor wouldn’t give me the refund. I had notes & emails so my bank took it back from their account.

[@slytherinslioness]

I seriously considered buying bananagrams when we were out Christmas shopping. All because of you. 😂 And, girl, I work part-time from home and I don’t know what I’d do if my in-laws didn’t take my daughter once a week. I love her, but it’s HARD to concentrate on anything when she’s with me. Especially when she was between 1 and 2. Even now, when I haven’t been working like normal, her grandparents still take her (and now our newborn, too) once a week. That need for a break to be a person is real and intense. I’m always so thankful for the village I have; my heart breaks for those that don’t have a support system.

[@sarahwong4258]

Flannel is my FAVORITE winter smell from Bath and Body works. I just ordered 3 more in their semi annual sale. People go on and on about Sweater weather, Leaves, Vanilla bean Noel, which are great but, Flannel is where it's at.

[@amandanoel619]

Tyler, dispute the pumpkin charge with your bank! They may say you’re beyond the timeframe, but many banks will still allow it if you’ve been in contact with the merchant trying to get your refund. I worked in credit card disputes and fraud. Worst they can do is tell you no (=

[@natalie6117]

Tyler, confidently: “I actually *never* dump.” 😂

[@jenniferlumbra3853]

Regarding the laundry ~ We have 3 sons and when they were all still at home we did 3 loads a day for years and years. Now that they are all gone we do about 3-5 loads a week! Weirdly I miss it though. Really I just miss having my kids at home. You will too.

[@pamelaruth6909]

You made me smile because you showed us you were a mom in the beginning as you were swaying back and forth while talking.........all Moms tend to do that. My son is 47 and I still rock back and forth...LOL TFS and take care............

[@Eden_Rivers]

I'm laughing over the laundry. I have six in our fam. I do four loads of kid/baby a week, and about five of ours. I put one or two loads in a day, and I fold them at night while my big kids get ready for bed. It's a lot, but I do try to stay on top of it every day.

[@jenniferannfox2316]

I'm waiting on a load of laundry to finish right now. It's only me and my husband and how we go through so much is crazy. LOL

[@JessicaPaulsen]

Literally same. The dryer is on in the background 😅

[@cmilyard]

You were wondering about a don't yesterday. You can Google "what the font" and you can upload a picture of the font and it will try to identify it for you.

[@cmilyard]

Sigh. Font not don't.

[@irenerichards9533]

A show that I can rewatch over and over is Midsomer Murders, especially the first episode (I’ve probably watched it 10 times now) and I only really discovered the show in the two years

[@doyourememberanna]

If y’all haven’t watched Ted Lasso on Apple TV you HAVE TO. You would love it. It’s so wholesome and funny and great.

[@joanikirbyhomes]

I think your voice when speaking with Pinocchio should be a new voice for a Disney character! 🐶

[@niklo3848]

Our cordless dyson is having the same issue! I’m looking forward to ripping it apart now. I figured it it was an electrical issue. My husband and I are both guilty for pressing snooze WAY too many times in the morning. Haha

[@leahk9943]

They probably have The Office in Vudu. You don’t have a monthly subscription but you would probably have to pay to own them. (Also, you can do a dispute for those pumpkins through your bank. Probably even through your online banking so you wouldn’t have to go to a branch. I work in a bank, we see this a lot.)

[@eveelizabeth4286]

Hey Jessica, about The Office. A cheap option would to just buy a VPN that can be used on all your devices, then you can put it to the UK and watch the office on Netflix or Amazon Prime :)

[@jodiestafford5820]

I rewatch Jurassic Park III all the time because William H Macy’s character calls a dinosaur a “tricycloplots” 🤣🤣 stupid but hilarious!

[@Funsized80]

Laundry is NEVER ENDING LOL! I do laundry everyday, and I mean everyday. There are 6 of us in the House and I do 1 to 2 loads a day. Wash, Dry, Fold and Put Away.....everyday. My dryer is crap so I cut each load in half to dry. If I didnt, it would get so out of control, I totally feel you!