WEEKLY VLOG | we're moving again & why | come look at houses with me!

[@LolitaOlympia]

just saw this on a fb post right before watching this video & found it super helpful 💘 Degradable, biodegradable and compostable - what's the difference? Biodegradable - items are biodegradable when living things such as bacteria or fungi can break it down. Certain conditions must be met for it to happen e.g. temperatures must reach 50 degrees Celsius and exposure to UV light. In a nutshell, these items can't biodegrade in landfill or the ocean. AVOID! Degradable - doesn't require living things to break down, particular chemicals are added to these items to help them break down. Degradable items will "break down" into microplastics - thumbs down! Compostable - plant based product rather than plastic and can be "digested" by bacteria in composting conditions (eg home compost bins or composting facilities). To be classified as "compostable" it must meet certain conditions such as breaking down within a particular time frame, can't leech harmful residues or be toxic to worms. So keep your eyes peeled for COMPOSTABLE, the others are greenwash!

[@charlotteduncan9486]

When you move I would really like seperate moving vlogs xx

[@sarahem9358]

The low bun doesn’t make you look like a little boy.. you look great with it!!!

[@annarugless9919]

Noo I’m so sad I love the house you guys are in now, it’s so cute and fits your aesthetic so well

[@ToriFalzon]

Omg I’ve never seen someone so unlucky when it comes to rentals !! 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ Don’t worry my gal, you’ll end up right where you need to be! 💕

[@monikan6397]

I really love moving vlogs but I hate the suspense so I think maybe incorporate them this time!! 😍

[@jazzyams7207]

rachel you are the only person i can consistently watch because your videos always inspire me. you are so real yet inspiring and i just want you to always keep doing what makes you happy x

[@sienavetto4145]

If you ever have trouble or anxiety posting don’t worry about it you do a lot and we care about your well being more than you having to be on time!

[@ani8541]

heyaaaa, so to clear up things when it comes to 'degradable' 'biodegradable' and 'compostable' the BEST option is compostable, this is because the product is made out of plant sources such as starch or part of a plant and this also means there is no-little artificial compounds (ingredients) inside, this will fully break down into the soil (leaving no traces) and at times can actually better the soil nutrients levels as it composts (composting = putting good bacteria back into the soil which helps put nutrition back into the soil.) you can create your own composting system for your veggies/plants by collecting your food scraps and putting them back into the soil creating a great little ecosystem to keep plants happy and healthy. theres lots of website that cant help you out! biodegradable is similar to compostable in the sense that bacteria helps to break it down and is made out of mostly plant products but is usually less organic and leaves traces of the product isn't visible to the eye. degradable just means it will 'break down' so you cant see it anymore, it is made out of little to no organic matter which just means over time the product will break its bonds and just become smaller and smaller until you cant see it anymore, but it will always be there in some form or another. this form of break down is called micro plastics! (bad for our oceans!!). so sometimes degradable is actually worse then a normal plastic bag because depending on your local council but plastic bags are starting to recycled! so in a nutshell, go compostable and/or biodegradable, natural, promotes good bacteria growth and nutrition in our soils. degradable is what i like to call "greenwashing" where brands add feel good words which mean nothing such as degradable, to make you think that buying their product is better. when really its the same if not worse. what i do for my bins is use newspaper, i line the bottom of the bin with newspaper and add bi carb(rids odours and helps absorb liquid.) newspaper is actually compostable. i would highly recommend looking into a composting system! you can make a food scraps bin in your home and deposit into your garden under the soil and help keep your soil healthyyyyyyyyyyyy!! hope this hepls a bit!! sorry its a bit confusing! xxx lots of love

[@oliviaward8480]

This happened with my family, we were on the other side however. We had to sell the home we were living in for financial reasons and moved back into the house we were renting out to a small family. Circumstances change and unfortunately we also weren’t able to stay in that home and since then I have moved 3 times in 3 years as well so I feel your pain

[@daniellewelsh5184]

Honestly even being apart of a church I had no idea how much went on behind the scenes! I've just started as a youth intern at my church and there is so so much to be done but it's so interesting too!! Excited to see some behind the scenes of what you're doing with your youth!

[@orphia16]

the green dress made your eyes really bright ahhh 😍

[@leisa_taylor1035]

So excited to come along with you when you show us your role during the week within the church! I look forward to your vlogs so much! You are such a gem xx

[@tessasmith5452]

On the moving vlogs: Whichever is the easiest workload on you is perfectly fine for us, lovely! If there isn't much difference though, I personally love having them separate...I don't know why, but watching people pack/unpack and organize/set up their living space is so calming and inspirational to me! So it would be awesome to be able to have full videos dedicated to just that, however either way I know you will provide amazing content, as you always do

[@sarahbenoy1061]

Thank you for talking about the youth leading I really would love to hear more

[@olivia2358]

nooo i love your lil home rn

[@chloecheok2321]

absolutely LOVE THE LONG VLOGS.

[@eafj90]

They were exactly the circumstances in which I had to move back in September. I’d been in my previous apartment for 6 years, and suddenly got told they owners weren’t in a position to continue renting. Turned out they had a family member who needed somewhere near the hospital to live while undergoing monitoring and treatment. It was frustrating to have to move, and without much notice or planning, but it all worked out in the end.

[@ededdeddy17]

the garbage bags are a good example of ‘green washing’ which is where companies put words on products that make it seem like they’re better for the environment so people buy them. But they’re only biodegradable, which pretty much means nothing! Just means they’ll degrade but it could be over hundreds of years. They’re the same as plastic bags. Best thing to do is have a little kitchen compost bin and separate your waste so the stuff that doesn’t need to go to landfill doesn’t get thrown away. Love these vlogs, all the best 💗

[@Ali_lamb]

Incredible literally love your vlogs so so much 💕

[@jessmunro100]

cant believe you have to move again!! how strange! but very keen for even more moving vlogs hehe xxx

[@katesimon1812]

I did not see this coming! But I love moving vlogs so I’m here for it 🙋🏼‍♀️ I actually just did a moving vlog...it was my 8th move in 3 years!

[@hannahclairepeake]

Hey Rach! Would you ever talk more about what you do as part of youth ministry? I've been looking into it as a potential career as the option is avaliable at my church home, but I would love to hear more from your point of view as it's not something thats really talked about :)

[@sophierandall9885]

Where was that super cute summer to spring tote in the background from? I think it was just before the 20 min mark 💕

[@sonyajordan8597]

I stop doing my homework for this 😬 its definetly worth it lol

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Awesome vlog, sorry about the house! You’re awesome and don’t worry, it happens to all of us!😸😻

[@dariahollidge6712]

i was so excited to watch this but i have decided to save this for the gym in like 20 mins!! very excited!!

[@emmafox8433]

Degradable bags are still not biodegradable, meaning they will take a long time to break down, however, in the context of bin liners, they are the better option in comparison to normal plastic ones

[@milliondollarlady]

I personally like house #2 more, though it's kind of big for two people

[@georgiaparsons2620]

you should put some cloth like muslin in with your spinach. It draws away the moisture and makes it last so much longer :)

[@katelynyork7951]

Great video Rach! Xx can’t wait for all the moving vlogs stay safe this week! 💖

[@FitWithBritt]

Girllllll try microwaving those choc brownie bites, it used to be my favourite treat ahhhh YUM! xx

[@biancaarrow510]

Honestly love your weekly vlogs xx

[@BiancaJuliaVlogs]

I’m excited for the moving vlog series again!

[@monicawillett5800]

I like house 1!! I think moving vlogs would be great! Any videos from you make me so happy 🤩

[@andreeaandrei388]

House 2 looks really nice 😍

[@biancaarrow510]

I think with your weekly vlogs and the moving vlogs you should do what easier for you, as long as we get to see the house stuff either way I’m happy, if it’s easier just filming bits and putting them in weekly vlogs I’m so happy, as I know how stressful and time consuming moving can be

[@pippathompson67]

I would love to see your role in church! I’m the nextgen admin (youth, kids and young adults) at my church and I totally get that people don’t get how much goes on! Even people in my church community don’t get how much goes on!

[@janecrest8142]

Wow that was a trippy experience. As a Bribie Islander hearing someone online acknowledge its existence is a weird moment.

[@groworth]

its so sad that you have to move again. it feels like you guys just got all the furniture and decorations done and made it so homey. especially the office and loungeroom. :(((

[@emilymalby50]

Can we have a video on all the lunches you’d bring to uni?? I’m starting this month and I’m not ready to buy Subway and Zambrero 4 days a week 😂

[@brookej4379]

Wow I really liked house 2, has a very homey vibe ❤️

[@charlotteduncan9486]

i was just watching your q and a and u were talking about what u were saving up for- then this popped up ...

[@georgiatan175]

yes pleaseeeee

[@sonyajordan8597]

For the moving part of the video do whatever is easier for you.

[@AuthenticallyAmi]

u the bestest egg in the whole wide world x

[@zoeaust_]

When you said Lychee I thought you said light cheese 😅😂

[@NikkiAtwell]

no way as if theyre wanting to move in!!!! Yous were so excited :( oh well, everything happens for a reason!

[@kaylamurray7540]

separate moving vlogs!!!!

[@courtney.co.7828]

Hey where did you get your island bench in your kitchen? Let me know girl pls xx thanks xx

[@savrose764]

Courtney.co. I think it came with the house

[@charlottesinclair9354]

I can't believe your watermelon is that cheap! This year in New Zealand they banned Australian watermelons since there is a bug that we dont have in NZ that they dont want coming here, so watermelons are so expensive! Some are as much as $40 for just one watermelon!

[@kaylamaylaful1]

That would be horrible! Some places have them for $1 a watermelon here!!

[@123433iloveyou]

Where in nz?? Im in nz too and got a whole watermelon for like $9 at countdown

[@charlottesinclair9354]

@@123433iloveyou yeah prices have just started to go back down but there was a stuff article a few weeks ago when they got around $5 a kilo

[@daniellemcdonnell4899]

$5 ea at new world rn

[@Elle2528]

You should shop at Aldi, its heaps cheaper

[@emilyyoung7188]

‘Degradable’ bags are not great because they just break up into smaller pieces which can then be eaten by animals probably 😓. ‘Biodegradable’ bags are better because they actually completely break down over time I’m pretty sure. I think that brand you bought is only degradable unfortunately. I made the same mistake of getting them a few times thinking it was better for the environment. Sucks that they market it as a good alternative when it kinda isn’t 😭

[@taylaheldred4660]

I reckon just include the moving in your weekly vlogs 😊

[@caitlinvella6892]

Hey what is the song played at around 15 mins

[@hanprincessxo]

Those bags are good for the environment but are shit they split in half all the time, we use them at work , my work can get gross i work in childcare by the way and today the bag split and all the nappies come out lol🤮🤣

[@teresajiang3454]

Watermelon has to be eaten once cut, fresh cut is the best . After storing one night, it will taste soggy

[@laurenmorgan8508]

Is Georgia your sister?

[@G2MM4]

Nope they’re just super good friends :)

[@DrueMc]

seperate!!!

[@miranda2779]

hey rachel! I love your videos and want to tell you that you create really great content :) I also want to tell you that that anxiety has no right to be on your body. Jesus took that on the cross!!! not only did he take our sins but ALL sickness as well. So when that anxiety tries to come on you, you speak to that spirit of anxiety and tell it to GO in Jesus name!!! 1 Peter 5:7 - cast all your care upon Him for He cares for you!!! Rachel you are a mighty woman of God and never forget that greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@JM-gz7ux]

crazy hair123 read in the book of jude verse 9! the word of faith movement is heresy! please do your research!! you do not speak things into existance.... that is a new age concept!

[@TrishBolan]

how was it obvious that you had something to eat when you got home?

[@grule224]

First lol

[@muhammadbilalakhtar784]

Is this skin acne on the face which I have seen in multiple vlogs of yours?

[@anuradhasingh6673]

U r soo beautiful but what happened to ur cheeks... Take care