Weekly Vlog: kitchen must-haves haul + shopping + new recipe

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sharing a week in my life vlog with a kitchen must haves haul, doing some shopping, trying a new cupcake recipe for my pre-schooler's birthday party, plus talking about workout gear & running shoes!
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Well hi there 🤗 My name is Jessica and I live in the midwest (Indiana specifically) with my family (my husband Tyler @tylertravelstv + my 2 daughters + our beagle Pinocchio). I share lifestyle & wholesome vlogs, makeup & beauty finds, amazon and target favorites, cute fashion items, grocery hauls, quick meal ideas, and a bit about my journey through my life so far in my Coffee Chats series. I also love Disney and host our podcast @DisneyvillePodcast with my hubby Tyler! I hope you’ll stick around the join the fam by subscribing. 🤍
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[@moonlitmellie]

Fave guac upgrades that most Tex-mex families do: -“pickling” chopped red onions in lime juice for 10-20 mins before making -mashing half the avo’s and rough chopping the other half for the best consistency - adding cilantro, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, tiny bit of cumin for the best flavor 😋

[@montieverett4983]

Fellow Texan…..YES!

[@Allieh]

I leaned that onion trick from a chef friend! It's a game changer, for sure! I'm going to try celery salt and cumin next time... Thanks for that!

[@taycharlese]

Omg I’ve always pickled them in vinegar but doing it with lime sounds AMAZING! Thank you!!

[@TheSavannahSaur]

I do all of these except the celery salt! genius! I’ll try that next time

[@imscanon]

I gotta say, you're never looked better. Just rocking the beautiful these days,. Makeup or no makeup, your skin is glowing and you look really happy. Love to see it. Just wanted to tell you that.

[@itsjessicabraun]

What an incredibly kind comment!! Thank you so much!!

[@breadbutterfly2681]

I came here to say the same!

[@coreyplumley5268]

She says “go give it a watch” to her last drugstore video like all of us haven’t already seen it 😂 we never miss a video, Jess!🥳❤

[@itsjessicabraun]

Hahaha thanks girl!!!

[@Shelby5683]

Honestly 😂😂

[@Michelle-pd2fr]

💯

[@jennifergianelli5783]

“Annnd I’m burying him with it” 🤣🤣🤣 I just love Jessica - making me laugh out loud ⛵️❤️

[@ArianaMichele123]

When you were talking about the fusili bean pasta, I cannot hear you say the word "beans" without thinking about Tyler's great bean hoarding vlogmas years ago

[@bri_marie_]

wait, that was years ago? 😭😭 I’m not admitting it to myself lol

[@evrbeen2tx]

I feel so weirdly nostalgic about the Covid bean vlog days

[@itsjessicabraun]

FOREVER 😂 beans will never be the same

[@porschenicole3215]

The "HYY DAA" Sign proves you guys are a little sleep deprived. Love it!!!

[@melissaf.568]

I cracked up at the paw patrol letters part😂😂😂😂 #parentlife

[@tracyhimes8462]

I died at the Happy Birthday sign.😂😂 Sleep deprivation is for real! 😊

[@angellorrice4429]

My kids are 18 months apart, I found it to be relatively easy. I got them on the same nap schedule and it was almost like having twins. Change one diaper then the next, etc. logistically it was hard to go grocery shopping. I put the newborn carrier inside the cart and my 1 yr old in the kid seat and I'd put baskets under the cart to put groceries in. Now they're adults and it's the best having them so close in age!

[@kellybrick1618]

I totally agree. Mine are exactly 18 months apart and now that they are 18&20, I love watching their relationship together. They always support one another.

[@judieloveday1643]

My boys are 20 months apart, and that was my theory too about changing them! They are now 28 & 29 and very close.

[@heatherrae901]

Mine are a year and one month apart lol but I’m so excited to see them bond. My oldest isn’t 2 yet so that hasn’t happened just yet.

[@beatrizmuniz1532]

I just want to say thank you ❤. You and your beautiful family have been with me while I was under treatment. I was weak and very sad sometimes and you always, always brighten my day. So I am forever grateful for letting me be part of your family. God bless you all ❤

[@nd2705]

Your comment made me cry! I hope you are better!🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rjrambo]

When I've done similar choc/ peanut butter cupcakes we used cream cheese in the peanut butter frosting to cut the sweetness. So good.

[@itsjessicabraun]

Ooohhh cream cheese would have been good in that frosting!

[@rebeccathrelkeld7845]

😂😂😂😂 on the paw patrol letters!!! It’s like Tyler and the Halloween pumpkins again 🎃 😂😂😂 hey, the best intentions go a long way 😂😂😂😂😂

[@thewadsquad]

Hope you guys had a great cruise!! Love your workout outfit! You’re so beautiful! Happy birthday to you and felicity!

[@bellefleur6300]

Your whole look during the Thrive Haul - those earrings 🤩!!

[@PRC1920]

Your laugh while drinking your Smoothie King 😂😂😂😂💀. We are in the same boat as y’all with our little guy. Glad to know there are other mommas deep in the trenches of teething toddlers also. “This too shall pass”❤. Love you guys! Hope those teefers come in soon!

[@womanofacertainage5892]

Yep, the lock laces are awesome and do come in bright colors! :). Tip -- you can put ice cubes into that blender bottle!

[@melanieglover4779]

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! The tea party was literally the most wholesome thing Ive ever seen

[@andreaortega1409]

Almost a year ago I had my seventh baby and this year has been a whirlwind of adjustments. I have just binged watched 5 videos in row. I really missed watching your videos, so glad I can make the time to get caught up.

[@danielleonthedaily]

Who remembers Gigi and her Sky balloon?? I love that she still loves Paw Patrol :) Happy birthday Gigi!

[@lena2555]

Oh man, I feel you with feeling so drained. I have a 2.5yo and 11 month old and I am on the struggle bus at the moment. Constantly fighting, no pause, teething, not good sleep. I am going through it right now. So I'm sending love your way and hope God gives us the strength to keep going and love the little ones through these rough times. God bless you Jessica, Thanks for sharing! love from Germany

[@amymarie3312]

I have a six week old and I feel like I have to relearn how to do everything. Definitely know where you’re coming from. I’m going to enjoy these toothless months!

[@DebiDan]

Your opening was so funny to me because I’m literally running on the treadmill watching YOU. 😂😂

[@robinborgione8707]

The birthday banner snafu made me think of the Disney short, Frozen Spring Fever when the banner gets changed to "Dry Banana Hippy Hat"! 😂

[@itsjessicabraun]

Omg 😂😂 YES

[@courtneymauricio4817]

I love watching/keeping up with you and your adorable family! The candid-ness of your life is so relatable 🫶🏼 Also your skin looks awesome! If you can, can you share your nighttime routine?? Thanks!

[@GabbyCruz]

My day is instantly made when I see you’ve posted a video!! Thanks for being amazing 🤗

[@akemikochan]

Protip for drying shoes: Stick newspaper, paper towels, or regular towels in the shoes and hang them upside down or just leave them on the floor. Like stuffed them good to soak up the water. Also, placing them in front of a heater. I've had to do this multiple times when biking to work in the rain and it works everytime.

[@groundhogday8962]

If you have a dehumidifier, put them on top of it, seasoned pro here for drying wet shoes! 😂

[@Michelle-pd2fr]

Dollar Tree has amazing party supplies! I always shop my party supplies there

[@Vivian_85]

Jess..we need a hair video. What are your steps from wet to dry to straighten & curl it? What products do you use? Please thank u ❤

[@socialbianca]

Right?! Her hair was stunning in this video. It always looks good but this video ❤

[@2012MarGutz]

I’m SO excited 🎉🎉 I just placed my very first Thrive Market order and ordered some of the yummy snacks and olive oil of course!! Can’t wait to get them 😂 so I got the 2 dressing bottles as free gift

[@itsjessicabraun]

Woohoo!! I hope you love it all as much as we do!

[@Katie-wj3yw]

I'm a month late, but the way I laughed at the Paw Patrol Banner!! Oh my god that was priceless. I'm so glad I got to see that!

[@gabiimg333]

I’m over here CRYING over the banner 😂😂😭 so funny

[@queenofspades85]

Haha I laughed out Loud about the Paw Patrol letters and christmas cupcake liners 😂 I can relate. I'm glad It's not just me.

[@jessicapeterson8832]

I love your vlogs! I have a couple of video ideas that would be awesome to see from you (but I will watch whatever you make lol) -full face of drugstore favorites (like if all of your makeup was gone, what drugstore items would you buy right away to have a full face) -games/toys that Felicity loves (I have a baby a few months younger than her and it is a struggle to keep him busy/occupied all day)

[@amccoy5199]

Oh my goodness, I cannot wait to have tea parties with my little granddaughter! She’s not quite 5 months old, so I’ve got time to buy supplies😂

[@angelaw886]

My daughter is 25 now, but my favorite birthday that I had for her was in a tea room, and a bunch of kids showed up. It was the best.

[@tabithak5943]

For the teething, we used the orajel NON MEDICATED stuff. It was a two pack - one for day and one for night (had lavender or something) to help with sleep time

[@itsjessicabraun]

We finally ended up picking up some of that!

[@jocelynsloan7801]

Totally thought of Creed when you mentioned the Mung beans! 😂

[@annamoore7654]

The onions falling is SO RELATABLE 😂 I’ve never felt more seen 😂😂

[@paulahillier1390]

The camilla teething drops are a life saver. I am not sure what kind of magic they are. But they work! 😃

[@jenfarina1892]

That mauvey purpley shirt/ color in the first clip looks great on you! Love all your vlogs! I'm sure it will find is way on again sometime this weekend while I'm doing chores. Of course, ive already watched it once

[@karlidomingo]

Can you link the blue floral shirt from the Friday thrive market haul? Love it!

[@rachiepeach]

Your hair is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! ❤

[@ChristyxRocks]

I need to know where your sunglasses are from! The ones you’re wearing in the car during your sur la table haul. I LOVE them!

[@ohkay2090]

Lol "I'm burying him with it", I get it! 😂

[@nataliepierce2759]

I NEED the earrings you're wearing with the blue top when you're going through your thrive order. Please!❤

[@DawnMGP58]

Hi Jess!! Great vlog!! I feel ya on the teething subject. My oldest 2 Sons are 15 months apart, and they went through everything, at about the same time. Teething was definitely very tough. I just wanted to be able to take their pain away. I tried everything! My 3 Sons are now in their 30's. Happy Birthday to Gigi and Tyler!!🎉 🎂🎈

[@taylorkrening5682]

I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old. They are 23 months apart and girl is definitely hard but when it’s all you know it makes it easier if that makes sense 🤪 my daughter is a month older than Felicity and I feel you on the teething it’s rough 🥵 also no one tells you how hard 3 year old are! We are surviving at the moment… thriving not so much 😂 I try to remember that these are the good old days and I’ll miss them when they’re gone. Love you Jess you’re not alone!!

[@montieverett4983]

Jessica you are glowing today! I saved your video for my morning coffee. Yay!

[@ItsJustKarli]

Jessica I just have to say, you are just absolutely stunning💕💕💕💕 inside and out!!!

[@tabwebb89]

My son was 6 when our daughter was born at the end of April last year and so eager to help me with her so I feel ya momma! SO glad we didn't have ours back to back and yeah - in the teething 13 month old stage as well

[@MarissaLaurenxo]

Hi Jessica!!! I am from Rhode Island and I love how you mentioned Newport. My ears perked up lol. I know you may not see this but I want you to know that you have kept my spirits up during a dark time and I always look forward to your posts and videos. I admire you. You seem like you would be a wonderful friend. Thank you for being you!!! Xo

[@itsjessicabraun]

I’m so sorry you’re having a dark period! I’m glad my videos have helped!! Sending you love love love!!

[@perfectlypriced4980]

Drinking my Smoothie King smoothie that my husband brought me on a Monday, smiling as you wrap up with that, Jess ❤️ Fun fact the first SK opened in my hometown, New Orleans in 1989 so I grew up with them. They are international now! Love that y’all “found” them

[@jessicaharris4701]

Your makeup in the thrive market portion is stunning! It’s just fresh faced and pretty!

[@itsjessicabraun]

Thank you!!❤

[@tanyadonovan1979]

Jess , that pour over coffee from Thrive is delicious and pretty neat . Just make sure that you keep it good and secure on the sides of your cup cause it can have a tendency to fall in 😜

[@carielynn6647]

We had a good family day at the zoo then came home to a new vlog= perfect day ❤

[@NatalieYTFoster]

Obsessed with the little tea party

[@amypickett1392]

Love all of the Peatos flavors. Love their cheese curls.

[@Niecy70]

Oh my God absolutely dying at the letters😂😂😂😂

[@lily_white]

your face makeup looks particularly beautiful, luminous, and seamlessly blended today. (today being the day you're wearing the green shirt)

[@peek-a-boo7877]

Put the boat one of your new shelves in the basement. It would look great there.

[@emilylanglois1806]

Jessie! Love your hair with the highlights! You look so great girl ❤

[@cassiegirl77]

Hi Jess! I love the earrings you were wearing for the Thrive Market haul. Will you please link them? 🥰

[@DebiDan]

Can you link your shirt that you were wearing when you talked about Thrive? The blue one with the white flowers. Thanks!!

[@melanielongpre268]

OMG i had such a great laugh at the happy birthday banner lol!!!

[@streetfamily6909]

The tea party was the cutest 😊

[@symmetricalastic]

Hokas are one of my favorite athletic shoes. I have a pair of black slip resistant shoes for work and three other pairs. One is a trail shoe. oxo is a great brand. I have their pizza cutter and their apple slicer. Your laugh is infectious Jessica

[@rachelvand]

Tyler’s sailboat would look so cute on the new shelves in your basement if it fits!

[@socialbianca]

Never been available to watch a video as soon as it dropped ❤🎉

[@TheTDizz81]

Love the tea party. So sweet

[@lyngartin318]

Totally paused the video to add those Peatos to my next Thrive box!

[@jenniefrost801]

❤❤❤I just love all of your videos I've watched them all some multiple times. You always have really good positive words and I love all your makeup reviews as well but vlogs are my favorite... thanks girl❤❤❤

[@jacqie7932]

Love your earrings during the Thrive Market haul 🥰

[@kristinj6298]

yes! link please :)

[@brittanyhaunschild]

Jess your makeup looks beautiful when you're showing the thrive market stuff. Please make a video ❤😊

[@GMPetti]

I snorted at the birthday banner! That is so something I would do

[@gannamorgachova7807]

I live all your outfits so much! Your style is adorable: so uplifting🥰🥰🥰

[@apriltimmer893]

I remember the first time my husband woke me up to ask if the baby was okay because he’d slept all night!😂. Thanks for sharing your family ❤

[@tabithak5943]

That first 6-8 months of being a first time parent - I lived in a constant state of “is my baby alive?” And it was so emotionally taxing. We literally celebrated her first year congratulating ourselves as parent for keeping our child alive for a whole year. It felt more like a Win for us lol but looking back I realize we were doing amazing but when you’re in the trenches - it’s intense.

[@floreliriveralandaverde8323]

My son is 5 and my daughter is 8 months old. My son loves to help so much with his sister, it’s so cute.

[@dianawalter1446]

I am old and had an old time pediatrician he was my husband’s pediatrician he would have us after using numbing cream he had us put a little pressure on the gum with a tongue depressor , he would do it at check ups and a lot of the time break the skin over the tooth to make it easier, I think I was timid and did not push hard enough but what he did gave them so much relief.

[@amypriest7751]

Super excited to see a new vlog!

[@goodusername5753]

Hi, Jessica! Love ALL your videos and appreciate what you do. I've learn so much from you! I'm sorry if I missed this, but can you please tell us where those gorgeous mother of pearl earrings came from? They are stunning on you!! Thanks!

[@jesuisaimeex]

I swear, lately you've been absolutely glowing

[@amyd4444]

I know it may be a no-no for some, but when our 3 kids were teething and at that point of not eating, we gave them their favorite full-cream, full-fat, natural ice cream. They didnt want the little dr recommended (at the time) juice pops or gross “fruity” tooth pain medicine. It helped their mood (and ours), maybe helped the pain with cold of it, and got some full natural nutrients in them. Good luck whatever you try, hugs, and thank you for the video! 🤗👍🧡👍🧡

[@mpearson2101]

I watch these KZbin videos while I’m on the treadmill!

[@robinnieto2703]

Where is your blue floral top from? I love it! Another great day/ week with Jessica ❤️

[@parissinclair6513]

I absolutely love those crunchy mung beans!

[@julioemarcia1]

Hi Jessica! Loved your sunglasses. Can you share where you got them?

[@krisusle7568]

I want to know too !!

[@marylucia2705]

Have you seen the miejers beauty box they do seasonally?? I’m so curious what’s in them but I refuse to do subscription/seasonal boxes!

[@mjl3753]

When I do peanut butter frosting I use unsweetened powdered peanut butter it helped to cut the sweetness

[@DarshniMakeupArtist]

I used a pure amber bracelet (used as an anklet) for my son- it’s a natural painkiller and my son breezed through the teething times. We never had a sleepless night because of it - he’s almost 7 now. I got the bracelets from amazon. When one broke and he was without it when he was teething there was a definite difference. Within 2 hours of putting the bracelet on he settled back. Have put a few friends on this and they all now swear by it x

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Jess good morning happy Friday morning and happy weekend and I loved your grwm vlogs and your editing is sooo good and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@karlakramer6490]

Smoothies are the best during teething. You can add veggies and greek yogurt for protein too. A Frozen strawberry in a teething mesh thing can be nice too to just knaw on. And lots of Frozen teething things around and in rotation. I teethed a 12 year molar in my 20s and omg it's no joke.

[@jann3443]

Paw Patrol Mimi here!! My 3 yr old grandson has Paw Patrol clothes, toys, books and underwear!! 😂 Marshall and Rubbke are his favorites. He's so excited that I can identify all of them! 😉 I bought him a Marshall Christmas ornament and my 1 yr old graddaughter, Skye! 🩷

[@cindywatts6717]

Where are your earrings from? Love them.

[@brittanys8763]

Yay! I love vlog time with Jess 🎉

[@rosegarza4887]

Happy late birthday Tyler we love you guys very much❤❤

[@MascaraMayhemxoxo]

Purchased the peloton bike. I have never worked out more. Thinking about getting the tread.

[@rosanaromero7211]

Beautiful family!! Gigi is so big and Beautiful❤ God bless you and have fun

[@roseg1333]

We used to have Sur La table here in so cal but they shut them all down 😢I heard they were still in the midwest and now I know it’s true. So lucky you guys still have those stores. I loooooved them

[@LoveLeeR]

Yaaaay a vlog !!! So happy, thanks

[@shelley9263]

Yeah! Gemini’s ♊️, my birthday is the 17th. Oh, my boys were 16 months apart, Irish twins. I remember telling my husband, I can’t be pregnant again, but he went and got me a pregnancy test. I reluctantly took it in our upstairs master bathroom and didn’t come downstairs for a bit, I was in shock! He ask me if I was okay, and I said “I’m pregnant.” 😳 They’re still so very close even though they’re adults now. It was hard, but they’ve always had each other. I loved every minute of it! You guys are doing a great job with your beautiful girls! ❤️🕊

[@AlohaDeannaLynne]

I remember you saying receecs in an early vlog. Is there a dupe of the real brand you’re using? Does it taste the same?