what's happening right now, fast crockpot recipe, bedroom updates!

[@Greg55bona]

Hire a housekeeper. Even if it’s just for a one time clean. It makes you feel so much better when you walk in and it’s all clean. Take some stress off your plate.

[@laurenk4264]

We all need help sometimes!

[@hlu777]

Yep. Best decision we ever made was hiring a House Cleaner.

[@RAE.ofSunshine]

I agree. My friend started a house cleaning business and charges 250. It would be sooo worth it to make a place baseline every month

[@roxybes]

I second that. I have one come once a month and it helps a lot!

[@erikaoliver2591]

Amen! With 4 kids, I need my cleaning lady for my sanity. Just once every other week is amazing!

[@christineocMUA]

This might seem like a strange comment, but I just wanted to let you know that I don’t watch your videos flippantly. Lol! I have some videos/channels that I’m happy to watch while I’m doing other things or just as background. But when your videos pop up, if I’m not able to give it full attention I’ll save it for later - and be looking forward to it! In fact, I associate your channel with being relaxed so I’ll try to save it for when I’m cosied up with a cup of tea or having a bubble bath etc. Especially when I am in need of relaxing or cheering up - quite often your videos are just what the doctor ordered. Have a wonderful day 💖

[@marythomas6543]

Dawn has been at the top of my watch list for I think 7 years?! Life changing. I found her a few years after started my minimalism journey. We are loving the way our home feels and how our family dynamic is better because of it.

[@tabithak5943]

My favorite set is the performance set from target. They have labels on the top and bottom that say “top or bottom” so you don’t have to guess. AND THE PIECE DE RESISTANCE? There’s an elastic that hugs the side corners of the bed so the sheet doesn’t roll up. Hugs the mattress. And they’re a little silky and not that microfiber gunk we hate. We never use flat sheets so we buy separates. Fitted sheet and pillow cases. Then a quilt or comforter depending on the season

[@stephSun74]

When you were talking about deferred decision I was thinking it kind of aligns with something I adopted years ago. One thing in, one thing out. For example, I bought a pair of shoes today. My closet space is full. So when I came home I chose a pair to donate. No exceptions. I knew when I was buying the pair that I needed to make that choice. It’s been really helpful with shopping, as well with keeping things I know I will wear/use. Once I got used to the mindset, it really helped me keep things pared down. And it can apply to everything.

[@va1445]

I love watching the Minimal Mom too! I love your vlogs. - it's that mom life for real, not glamorized or misrepresented. Thanks for taking the time to share your days with us. ♥

[@marianaagudelo8688]

Everyone has similar personalities these days but yours just stands out! You were meant to shine in front of a camera!!! 🙏 so happy I found your channel, the energy is contagious!

[@louiseclarkashburn6664]

One idea that my sister taught me that I still use, similar to the “deferred decision” idea, is the concept of assessing the “hassle factor” in any decision. She had 4 little ones so that was critical. If the hassle factor is too high, it’s not worth doing. Best recent example in my life is that I (mistakenly) bought a beautiful blouse that has to be ironed…and I never wear it because the hf is too high. I should have thought of that before I bought it! So think of that factor and that will help you save on time and frustration later. 😖

[@saramelnick867]

You are so terrific Jessica.I have listened to you for a few years. I like how down to earth you are Ido trust your opinions on the make-up.The baby time seems so long when you're in it. But the time actually goes fast and some day you may miss it. Good luck 😃 to you,Tyler and the girls. Sara M.

[@tabithak5943]

I always check the cleaning instructions of things. Hand wash? Nope. Dry clean? Nope? No dryer? Goodbye lol for the exact reason of hassle factor haha

[@chiknlittle]

I love these little pieces of info. Such simple thinking but it makes life much more seamless. Like the “never handle anything twice” philosophy. I implemented that and love it! And grabbing one thing every time you go upstairs, that way you’re gradually decluttering.

[@louiseclarkashburn6664]

Taylor, I do that stair trick too! And the “never handle anything twice” is SO HELPFUL, especially for paperwork! I used to go through my mail 3 or 4 times without acting on any of it. Once I implemented that “rule” for myself it made my time so much more productive.

[@1omarella]

Love seeing you working with Brooklinin! Not only are they super comfortable and great quality, they are a very charitable company. They have donated thousands of bedding sets to our local shelters and our church free store. A company worth supporting!

[@stardancer6594]

I’m so glad you mentioned how you’re feeling because I feel like that a lot too! It’s so refreshing to know we’re not alone in those feelings. Being a working mom and wife is so HARD! Thanks for being so real on your channel ❤️

[@simoneclarke5104]

Makes me think of a set of stripped sheets we had at our cottage growing up. My mom bought them at a garage sale and everybody fought over them because they were the best sheets ever. When I was an adult I took them to an expensive bedding shop to find a similar set, and the lady said oh those are percale! I love percale sheets🥰!!

[@gAevum]

I felt the exact same way these past couple of days!! But then I was like, you know what will make me feel better and help me get things going? Watching Jessica on KZbin while I clean the house! So I did, and now everything is done! :))

[@vickiem.6096]

Tyler and Jessica, your parents are beyond awesome. God bless them all and you also. 🙏

[@Klawrence512]

Only one minute into this video and you are already speaking my language. I often feel the same way. I just try to make lists of what needs to get done and in which order. Then start one by one. Literally starting laundry as I watch this video. Thanks for keeping it real. Love your videos.

[@emilylopez6946]

Love love love Half Baked Harvest and have made the white lasagna soup multiple times! So good 🙌🏼 I swapped out the mushrooms for zucchini the first time I made it and that was super tasty!

[@lindsaydiecidue]

The green color you’re wearing in the ad part, looks so beautiful on you!!

[@fayerichards6088]

so like the deferred decision idea and just dealing with it, great mindset. cleaning... thats when i know life for me too busy but it is a season and its ok especially with newborn. the organized mom method has helped me clean house with each day being different room clean just 30 min a day

[@nicolefink4240]

Nodding my head in agreement as I fold laundry. Two loads done, two more loads to go. Costco this morning, dishes and kitchen clean up next. It never ends! But first, coffee. Mmm.

[@chiknlittle]

100% when I have a lot to get done around the house and I know I won’t be able to do it for multiple days, I panic. It’s so stressful! I feel you

[@ceciliagonzalez6362]

I highly recommend a Ninja Foodi 5 qt! All the prep you did wd have the meal ready in 45 on pressure mode!! Plus it tastes like you cooked it for for hours! Instant Pot wd do the same! I cook, bake, air fry, saute and steam in the same machine bec I don't have a real kitchen in my living situation, just a fridge, microwave, foodi, round double sided grill! This way the eating happens much sooner, and I can cook off the cuff without advanced planning and scheduling! Love your channel! Thanks!

[@amyjohnson5839]

I LOVE HALF BAKED HARVEST!! She's amazing. I made a great pumpkin, chocolate, struesal topped bread. So good.

[@RJok-v1t]

Jessica, I love that dark green shirt on you! Especially with that lip, beautiful! I wish you would list more links to what you're wearing. I find myself liking a lot of what you wear.

[@shannonmills4042]

I love the Minimal Mom. Her videos and thoughts give you a completely different perspective when thinking about all your stuff.

[@Jess-bee]

9:16 re-purpose where possible though! Or give to someone 😊 eucalyptus oil has multiple uses

[@brandonmorrisette5401]

Try getting a housekeeper maybe like once every 2 weeks. It’s so helpful.

[@danijohns4000]

It’s so weird, when you mentioned how you were feeling I could totally tell you seemed off when I watched that other video you filmed before this. We got you girl, we’re right there with ya! 💛

[@roseg1333]

Yeah you can totally freeze the cheese packets and blocks by themselves (sans freezer bag) and it tastes completely fine like new even. I think I kept some blocks of cheese for over a year in the freezer and they were perfect 😘👌🏼😅

[@gigi2k326]

Was looking for something to watch while waiting for my man to get home from work... Definitely a current fav!!

[@jillwilson4977]

I have to tell you.. we started the Fly Lady system and it has changed everything!!!

[@holly0910]

I love Josh! Really love his Christmas songs ☺️

[@yoamomakeup2191]

I think most people can relate to deferred decisions in many aspects of life, not just cleaning. However, I advocate for "deferred decisions" to my clients because facing a "cutthroat" declutter can trigger/worsen subconcious resistance to doing it AT ALL, as there is a mental/emotional component to hoarding/decluttering, its not just about "being organized". so if doing it in "phases" is better for you (especially if dealing with outright/clinical dx hoarding disorder) then do it "as you can", always find what works for you. And that INCLUDES an all out hardcore cutthroat declutter, if its all or nothing or you'll never do it, by all means. Just My 2c.

[@LindsayD228]

Wow, thank you for this!

[@yoamomakeup2191]

@@LindsayD228 ❤️

[@heather1980]

I work at WDW and everyone wants to know about our behind the scenes life. I’m a bartender at a hotel so I spend so much time exploring how things really work. I get rid of things that don’t work right away. Mascaras are my number 1 toss. I pass on things to my coworkers that aren’t weird to give away slightly used. I’m doing the same thing in my condo. I just had everything painted. I ordered a new dresser to replace my too small night stand. I’m thinking about replacing the couch I bought. It’s less than a year old, but it’s not comfy.

[@hannaha6724]

My mind is BLOWN. I had this exact recipe pinned on Pinterest to make next week!!! I’m so happy to see you making it!!

[@ashleeheilman7188]

I seriously adore your vlogs. I love all your videos but your vlogs are the ones I save to watch a relax! Love your little family 💕

[@neonwombat4835]

17:30 I am literally watching this while I fold my laundry! 😄💖

[@arleneisabela31]

I love Dawn from The Minimal Mom, always nice to know who follows her and if they are into minimalism as she or just take away what works best for their space and life🌸

[@NoitsBecky.]

I can't get enough of your channel! Thank you for reminding me how good the loreal age perfect serum foundation is!! 👌 and also using a pinky tone eyeshadow how good it looks!

[@betsybabf748]

You're looking really good Jess. It's a bit of a parenting game-changer when you go from saying just child's name to "the kids" or "the girls". That was me making linguine with clam sauce. More garlic. A little more. Have to make sure there's enough so a bit more won't hurt. Love garlic & thankfully my whole family does too.

[@sharonshade4437]

I love the cooking vlogs. I always can’t wait to try something new that the Brauns tried and reviewed.

[@nickih75]

You're a mom of 2 very small kids. Don't stress about the small stuff. Your kids won't remember how clean your house was. What they will remember is the fun you had and the memories you've made. I agree with the other comments, hire someone to do the actual cleaning, then the keeping things picked up isn't as much when you're not trying to add toilets and floors in there too.

[@HidaRafi]

One thing that I do (also mom of 2) that really makes a difference in my home is when I leave the room I am in I always look around and take some things with me that don’t belong in that room. If you do that (almost) every time with every room in your house it stays way more tidy. For me it is mostly picking up all the toys all over our house 😅

[@gardengypsy70]

Get it out girlie! PSA- when you have kids you really have to choose what’s most important to you! And I mean that in a loving and caring way😘 I can’t tell you probably for most of my now adult children’s lives-There was laundry on the couch😂😂😂😂 Like you, I worked. I actually brought my children to work with me, for many years, I was a business owner so, my rules 😁 It’s not easy finding your jam but you will- you’re smart. I’m actually on to grandchildren and my house, once again it is starting to look like it did when I had little ones🤣😂😅 I watch my little baby grandson who is just turned eight months to days a week and work the rest, oh and I have an amazing garden😆😂😁😄 I guess you could say I was born without breaks! Love you girl keep being you💜💜💜✌🏽💚🌱

[@millylarz]

Omg I love Dawn from the Minimal Mom, Cas from Clutter Bug, and Kathryn from Do it On a Dime. I literally play you all back to back on a Playlist, it's my perfect weekend morning while I'm getting started and doing dishes and laundry etc.!

[@ElizabethLopez-ve6lq]

No more deferred decisions! I’m throwing so many things out! It feels really good!!!😍

[@MakeupScience4ever]

Laundry chat love it!!! I watch this after just putting a load of clothes in to wash trying to make the most of a sunny day after it has rained for the last two!!!

[@lorrainey2004]

Yes every room and little time!

[@kristenmadson]

I freeze cheese all the time, not the blocks because it crumbles more Often when you slice it, but grated and sliced, I stock up on our favorites when they are on sale.

[@alexiekuczon9988]

just had our 3rd little on June 7th ...z. im in the same head space today! every room is just cluttered and the tasks are just endless feeling haha so thank you!!

[@grandmalaura]

I’m a mother of an adult daughter (33) and adult son (30). My daughter works in a cath lab cardiology 🫀 department. She works 10 hours days and is required to take call 📟. She’s also recently divorced. My point being, Kristin works long hours and has very little time for housekeeping. She’s learned to not sweat 😅 the small stuff. She doses all her housework & laundry 🧺 on the weekends. Fully aware she may have to take off when the pager goes off. She’s an amazing mom to our 5 year grandson. Her choice is to spend her spare time with her son. She’s totally accepted she can’t do it all. She definitely has her priorities in check. Her myself and Paxton are going to The Great Wolf Lodge in 5 days. Plus myself my husband, Kristin and Paxton spent a week in your favorite place Disney World. As a working mom you ought to take a step back and walk away from YT for spell. We all will be here when you return.

[@Kyk2755]

My mom told me an advice that has become my life motto- “2 things will save your life and marriage - a housecleaner and a second bedroom” 😂😂😂 get a house cleaner Jess, even if just once a month it’s life changing!!!

[@mpbeautyinsight]

Yup. Truth!! LoL

[@alwaysinbloom12]

I love HBH! Followed her for the last 2.5 years and making one of her recipes for dinner tonight. They’re all so good, any of her Mexican inspired dishes are my favorites!!

[@clayeskildsen]

Who is HBH? You had me at Mexican dinners 🤣

[@christineoliver4642]

Hi Jessica! Everyone has that kind of day. Can understand it in your case with 2 kids who both need attention. You may benefit from putting a schedule together for home stuff like cleaning and laundry. I clean certain rooms on different days. I know it’s hard, but it may help. If that doesn’t help, get yourself a housekeeper. She can catch you up and you can start a fresh schedule. Have a great weekend! Love your channel!

[@darbyrice1912]

My husband & I just upgraded to a King too & I couldn’t agree more, it was the best decision ever!

[@gidget_]

Question on the sheets. Is the fitted sheet for really thick mattresses? I think they call it deep pocket fitted sheet so it will tuck under the thick mattress corners

[@itsjessicabraun]

So our mattress is pretty thick and it fits perfectly!

[@gidget_]

@@itsjessicabraun thank you. 😊

[@gabasketcase6698]

I am so glad you vlogged instead of tacklin somethin, I am so in the do it later club!!

[@Me-zr5ew]

These are by far my favorite types of videos. 😊

[@sarahbehrens7110]

I will only buy Brooklinen !! They are so amazing and their customer service is fantastic. They literally get better as you wash them !!!

[@monicageez5077]

My town has a Buy Nothing FB page where neighbors can pass along items they no longer need to another who can use it! And keeps it out of the trash!

[@karenn993]

What a fabulous idea! So often you have items that for whatever reason you'd rather give to someone than donate.

[@jenfarina1892]

I post stuff in my Buy Nothing group all the time, just dropped some clothes that are now too big off to someone today! ! its great to know things are actually going to people who want and will use them and stay within your community! I've also gotten some great things I needed from there!

[@karenn993]

@@jenfarina1892 That's so great! I can't seem to find one in my area.

[@jenfarina1892]

@@karenn993 darn! I know like the official buy nothing branded groups require some dedicated admin and training which I can imagine is hard to find.

[@sidviiiicious]

I get a deep clean of my apartment done every few months and it’s awesome! They clean things that I don’t even think about, and it honestly takes off so much pressure. I don’t have to stress anymore about everything being deep cleaned and scrubbed. Don’t let it get you overwhelmed 💖

[@geminidragonreads]

Can you do a tinted moisturizer comparison video?

[@bethsoule]

I am guilty of deferred decisions, but like with your eucalyptus oil example I would try to find another use for it cuz it's new so I would take it in and set it by my diffuser and use it that way instead. I like to repurpose things as part of my organization strategy.

[@brooklyn3692]

Brooklyn is back for the Lippie color. Happy Sunday!

[@messybunapparel]

We are going to see Josh Groban this Saturday here in New Jersey and are so excited as well! Well! We ended up getting free tickets on vet tix because my husband is a veteran. We are so excited for a date night as well as to see him! We don't get out much as we have 2 children 1 with special needs. Love your channel!

[@yeneka713]

I am so interested in Brooklinen, and i clicked through, ready to order several sets. I would need at least seven sets: three sets for the hubs and me, and two sets each for our two kids. But they don't have a good color/print selection (13 choices), so i'm hesitant. I don't want to just buy a bunch of plain white or off-white sheets, and the prints are just...weird. Hopefully, they will expand their color selection.

[@tabithak5943]

I did the same thing. I didn’t want the odd prints they offered. I swear by the performance sheets from target. They’re labeled top or bottom at the top and bottom so no guessing. And the corners come with elastic that’ll hug the side corner of the mattress so it doesn’t slip off. And truly hugs the mattress. We have a king deep mattress and they fit so perfectly

[@RJok-v1t]

@@tabithak5943 Thanks for mentioning these. I might try....And there 25% off currently.

[@nancyharding5848]

Deferred decision... Yup! I do it. Don’t want to do it. Need to stop doing it. Thanks for talking about it.

[@megsmcg1186]

Just found your channel and I love it, thank you for keeping it real. I feel overwhelmed with cleaning/organizing too but I'm chipping away at it room by room.

[@Sk8rToon]

I freeze butter. Get a. Inch from Costco & throw them in the freezer. Put a stick in the fridge the night before. All good. But thanks for telling me about sliced cheese! Makes sense. I should have thought of that sooner.

[@LindaMC96]

That lipstick looks gorgeous on you. I often dont buy CG but need that shade!

[@crystallynch4387]

Hey Jess! If you look on that jar of minced garlic it should say x teaspoons = x cloves. 😉

[@JR-yy1iv]

If you feel you must do these things yourself, follow this amazing advice: "five minutes or five things." I'd give the author credit if I could remember where I read this. 😜 Think it might have been called something like "Cut the Clutter." Anyway, the author believes the hardest part of many projects is getting started. So she got her cleaning supplies out and scrubbed five squares of her kitchen floor and gave herself permission to stop. The next day she finished it when she had more time. Other times, an entire room needed work, but she took the two minutes she had and put away five things. She had to teach herself to let go of perfection and be as kind to herself as she would to a friend. That concept stuck with me. Love to you and the fam. 🤗

[@sarahcollada2046]

I love your green button down. Where did you get it?

[@eattherich12345]

I love your Sunday makeup- what are you wearing?

[@cyndibrennan7056]

the soup sounds so good! Look for Mafalde or Mafaldine noodles, they look like long thin lasagna noodles, broken up they will be much easier to eat.

[@jlib.]

Omg love mafaldine 😍 So fun.

[@emmamulholland4858]

I absolutely love your content Jessica, you are a breath of fresh air 💖

[@legalpuppy8602]

Except, I have tried some make-up, mmm...no, saved it and then later figured out how to use it or changed up the application or whatever and BAM!, I love it!

[@zdastheimer21]

Oh my gosh! I played the Josh Groban cd that had an orange cover on it all the time.

[@ellysheppard3072]

I second the housekeeper idea. My husband tried to convince me for YEARS to hire someone, but my pride just wouldn’t let me. I finally agreed and our house cleaners come every other week now. Absolute game changer.

[@FranceneRisk]

I’ve felt like this about my house for years because I have an 8 year old , a 5 year old and a 2 year old so I feel like I’ve always had a young child that I need to attend to and can’t get things done . One day they will all be at school and I will have more time but I feel like I’m always on the back foot when it comes to cleaning etc .

[@mel0dia]

Where is the green linen (?) button-down shirt from?!

[@MotherFlerken91]

Girl, Threshold (Target brand) makes the best sheets! So soft and keeps you cool.

[@bekkkabby]

you should try the half baked harvest zucchini cacio e Pepe! it’s so fast and easy and I think you would both really like it :)

[@tracyacker2808]

Jessica, where did you get your headboard? I love it!

[@Lesh004]

I freeze all kinds of cheese when it’s on sale. I have done blocks, shredded, and sliced like that. All thaw out just fine in the fridge.

[@mauramacdonald7338]

Where is your bed frame from? Starting to re-do my master bedroom as well, excited to see what you do!!

[@larissahostetter2335]

Your videos will always be one of the highlights of my day.

[@mel0dia]

That cheese is going to be a solid block and not break apart evenly, but it will stay fresh. You can’t really freeze hard cheese. Havarti, provolone, etc will work.

[@trishee7625]

I’m hoping you and Tyler do,your book review video soon! Need some recommendations for the summer!

[@bethsoule]

Sometimes the frozen cheese slices will stick, if you find that happens add parchment paper in-between them and then they thaw better too.

[@mariahphillips6192]

I LOVE Josh Groban. All of his songs in Italian, you are loved. When I'm having a down day I go for a ride and blast his music in my car.

[@nancymalave2487]

Hi Jessica love your channel so much! Just an idea maybe you could get a housekeeper once a month. Everyone needs help sometimes. Life gets to busy and you should enjoy and savor every minute with your little ones. Cleaning is an endless choir LOL.

[@erendidab5207]

I feel that now with a 1 month old and 5 year old but we've got this 💪 "the overwhelmed will pass" is what I keep telling myself 😌

[@linseydonisi8787]

I have two toddler girls under the age of 3 so I hear ya girl. I feel this way every day😂

[@tiffanywarren8778]

Yes I do! Where u pause and think… so much to do I dont know where to start lol

[@Vivian_85]

I do not missed the Braun’s videos :)

[@Lottielorz10]

Oh my gosh, I feel you. I’m about to start a new job after maternity leave, my baby is going through a regression, there’s laundry everywhere, the house is so messy and to top it all off my husband has decided he’s refurbing the living room…. It’s so overwhelming!! I just watched that episode of superstore while feeding the baby and I definitely vibe with mateo on that!!! 😂

[@alliofcourse128]

“We just can’t get anywhere on anything” WOW do I feel you on that!! I have a wee one and a two year old. My dinner expectations are very low these days 🤣🤣🤣.

[@ryanfrieson3354]

I love the look of your headboard! Where is that from?

[@rebeccabergman8981]

Jessica I need recommendation for eye shadow sticks that stay well and too expensive

[@kayjoyful]

I LOVE JOSH GROBAN!!!!

[@2orangeblossoms714]

Love watching you guys….Always brighten my day! The summer is a good time to clean/reorganize, i live in Orlando… ya you know, the two shower town🤣