Why Intentional Living is important || a cozy slow living Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! Today I’m sharing my thoughts on nostalgia and why it’s truly important to live intentionally and present. This is something I struggle with, to be honest, but the older I get the more I want to do my best to live intentionally. I hope that you all feel loved, friends!
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[@Carmen-nq8ex]

You are slowly morphing into a strawberry themed, vintage, self-help channel....love it! 🍓🍓🍓🍓

[@raquelnasser5290]

Such a beautiful eloquent video Kristina! Thank you for sharing your love and family to us! Many Blessings for you, much love! ❤

[@amybesch9051]

This video from the beginning, had me tearing up and filled my heart with so much happiness. I live 4,000 miles away from my family, while raising two littles. So many different holidays, I find myself wishing for days gone by. I find myself trying to make each holiday special, yet I find myself judging and finding lacking compared to what I grew up with. You made so many great points, that I felt like you where speaking right to me. Thank you for this video, for sharing your family with us and for being so honest. Wishing you many blessings and happiness!

[@RadianceRush]

Such a sweet tradition! I love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@SewRena]

This was so beautiful 😍😍😍 you have inspired me to do something extra for the kids tomorrow. 💕💕💕 the new content is amazing

[@kkricket1968]

Beautiful video, beautiful words, and beautiful nostalgia. Thank you for sharing.

[@annarussell3751]

That strawberry pie is so beautiful! Sometimes close friends can be like family and are a great blessing.

[@StephanieCanada]

How beautiful! And your children will cherish these moments for sure!

[@karendowd2466]

I love your beautiful stories and family. Such a very special Valentines tea party

[@lauragiacobbe7334]

Simply lovely.

[@kbmkj]

So beautiful! Your family is just so beautiful. I have a lovely, messy perfectly imperfect life and feel so blessed too! Thankyou for being so lovely and so real. Thankyou for sharing. You really are amazing.

[@raquelsanchez5784]

Such beautiful video. Beautiful thoughts and memories you will make with your children. That is so beautiful and inspiring always cherish your history and start with a new one with your children and husband. Just wonderful. Great 💕💝💝💝

[@pswbluemoon1]

Everything is just so lovely! Thank you for another wonderful loving video. ♡♡

[@Michelle_moonlover]

I'm 55 now and I too have many memories of cousins, uncles and aunts gathering around my nans kitchen table. I saw her almost every day as a child. People would pop in and out every day. The.kettle was always on and always a cake of some sort to be found. I have mastered making a couple of the ones my nan used to make. I can conjure up the smells and memories at will but it's never the same. Many of my relatives have gone too, some too young. Some moved away. My nan and grandad held the whole family together. That's how it used to be. Now it's fractured. I too have tried to make memories like mine for my own children. Hopefully I have. Your video made me miss times past but also made me grateful that they were had. Hopefully one day I will have a grandchild or 2 and create some memories for them too. Have a lovely week and keep passing on those memories xx

[@sally-annwilson5795]

Such a beautiful video. It truly reflected the bitter-sweet passage of time. We think that our life and family structure will never change only to find that it does. Time marches by. Happy Valentines Day. Cheers to creating new memories with your loving family.

[@ygarza7319]

Thank you for this beautiful reminder. I’m going to go play with my kids now. 🙂

[@kaleywhelan1682]

Kristina this was so beautiful 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kathyclemons4354]

I'm so glad you are making special memories with your children. ❤❤❤

[@kimcunningham2107]

I've just stumbled upon this video and have to say how very happy that I did! What a charming and very touching video. I am now a new subscriber!!!🥰💖💕

[@WithLoveKristina]

I’m so glad to have you here! 🥰

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Oh my goodness what in emotional roller coaster this was! And I mean that in the most affectionate way! I grew up with my cousins as well and now we are far away. I was not able to give my kids that experience but like you said, the things that we do now are creating our own memories. Seeing your whole sweet family at your tea party was really really lovely. Thank you for such a sweet video.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Also get yourself a spouse who looks at you the way that baby looks at cupcakes with lots of frosting! Lol

[@tiffanyvantine3322]

Lovely! It is so important to value the new memories we create, rather than only trying to relive old ones.

[@Believe-mm3eb]

That was nice! 💕

[@MissPennyLaFreak]

Oh Kristina, this made me smile and cry so much. I live far away from all my family and I certainly miss that immediacy. I live in my husband's hometown and even his sister has moved away with our only niece. So we squeeze our chances to ve with them, but also make the time we spend by ourselves the best we can. Happy Valentine's day and thank you!

[@tammyracine3184]

Thank you so much for the wonderful video and the reminder that making family traditions is important.

[@tdhawk167]

So beautiful... I have no family left. Would love to have these traditions with my loved ones. Think it's so important to have these memories with your children.

[@preciousypenguino]

Geez the cousins part really got me. I'm homesick for long lost days. Suppose I just miss them... or our collective youth. Awesome pie btw 😉

[@gillesjubeault107]

Very beautiful sentiments in your video! You have wonderful family, your children will have really beautiful memories! Thanks for this video. Have a lovely day everybody! Matilda

[@inezsanchez1034]

This made me smile so much. Your babies are sooo precious. My grandma loved babies eating and getting messy. I wish she were here to see my kids, this would have brought her so much joy! Thank you! 🥰

[@gohawks3571]

Is it just me, or is everyone moving everywhere? I moved for reasons of health, and when I went to tell others I was moving, a lot of my family had, or was about to, move.... Crazy! I wish I lived close to you; I'd come to your tea party😊 Sounds so cute💗 Thank you for sharing with us. I didn't grow up close to anyone, as I grew up military (and other complications). Thank you for trying to do this for your kids, even if things don't work the way you want. It makes a difference that you try😊👍

[@jenniferwells2291]

Your childhood Valentine memories sound wonderful. And I Love all the amazing strawberry items you have, I'm so jealous lol! 🍓 I was wondering if your merch V neck shirt will also include plus sizes soon? So many cute things

[@KassandraChandler]

Absolutely beautiful; i don't have a close family, nor cousins to spend time with since they all live either too far away, or just not interested in spending time as a family. This has inspired me to make special little dates with my daughter and mother, you've also inspired me to try my hand at making a strawberry pie this year; cakes have been my strong suit but pies i couldn't get my pie crust light and flakey 😆, so I'm definitely gonna make more fruit pies for spring n summer.

[@WithLoveKristina]

My truck for good pie crust is using half shortening and half butter! I do 2 cups of flour, a quarter teaspoon of salt, 1/3 cup shortening and 1/3 cup butter. And then probably about 6 tablespoons of cold water. Best crust ever!

[@KassandraChandler]

@The Eyre Effect thank you so much! Definitely gonna try it soon! ❤

[@sandradee8880]

I very much know how you feel. Me and my sisters all live 1400 miles apart now. Been three years now last time I seen them. I miss Easter the most with them. We always have a picnic and egg hunt.

[@liadanducky]

I had no idea how badly I needed to hear this message today… wow this really really strikes a chord! Thank you for sharing❤️ Also as usual, beautiful video 😝

[@bronazlin4955]

Absolutely beautiful as always Kristina, being an adult and having these realisations that our family are not close by and things have changed can be difficult to process and come to terms with, you're so right. I grew up with many cousins and lovely experiences too, full and rich Christmas's ,Easter's, birthdays and camping in the mountains for new years and riding our bikes with cousins and picking blackberries. It took me a little while to come to terms that my children won't have those memories because we live a long way from both sides of the family too, so we are like you creating our own magic for our children ✨ You are such an inspiring bird and touch many with your insights and real life memoirs😊 Happy V day!☺️x

[@AM-bm2xw]

Awe, Kristina, that was such a sweet video! You are such a good mama! Thank you for the reminder to mindfully make good memories for our children!

[@rozann9223]

….so achingly beautiful….precious memories filled with love…passing them on….to your family…and to us….thank you…..♥️

[@francesmalzahn9994]

I always love your videos, Kristina, but I've especially enjoyed the last few! This one was so thoughtful and genuine......I can't even put into words how much it touched my heart! Creating new traditions can be challenging as we grieve for the traditions of old. And, as you did, sometimes you re-create the nostalgia in a new way or you just create a brand new tradition altogether. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us........ the gorgeous table and dishes, the delicious treats, the happy children helping you and then enjoying the treats and, most of all, the sincerity and love! P.S. I love, love, love, your measuring cups!!!!

[@adrianamaclennan7832]

this warmed my soul. There is alot of sadness and anger going on in my country right now and this helps ease things. Thank you.

[@lauraraines767]

Thanks Christina, such a sweet video. My daughter and sons are all grown. I sure miss those days when they all were little.

[@kristiwebster3763]

Beautiful video, thank you for sharing your life with us! I get such joy out of your content-kindred spirit over here:)

[@susangridley8354]

Hearing you talk about making memories for your children is wonderful. I tried to do that for my daughter but I don't feel like I succeeded in creating much of a bond. She's so wrapped up in her kids and her job and her husband I feel like an after thought mostly. Oh well. Thanks for letting me spend a lovely afternoon with you.

[@mascara1777]

Then you need to reach out to her. I know you might feel that because you're older, she should reach out to you but life doesn't work out like that. Also you may have inadvertently said something that made her think you were busy so she may be trying not to bother you.

[@2minobssesion4u]

I'm not even gonna pretend like that didn't just make me cry lol this was a beautiful video with so much meaning and I loved every second of it.

[@madzabinga8382]

Such beautiful sentiments! It really is so lovely to make new memories, whilst recalling your own good times.

[@wheatie83]

Looks beautiful. Yeah it's hard when tradition has to change. So many good memories with my cousins growing up and now we barely talk to each other.

[@adhdbookworm]

This video is so beautifully crafted. ❤️

[@kimcunningham2107]

Had to add from my previous comment.... I'm now binge watching all of your videos in this snowy Sunday in Massachusetts. Happy Day!!!💖💕

[@joannaerhardt7294]

This video made me cry!😭😭💖

[@willagrant7403]

Lovely. I had a party with my daughter & grandkids with all the nice china & presents & fun. I love your video!

[@sallyeve4044]

Love this!

[@helenwest1729]

So beautiful 💕

[@thedabler8470]

This is so very sweet. Many years ago I saw a quote that read “the best way to accept change is to help create it.” I have tried to live by that. What a wonderful way you are honoring your family memories 💕

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh I LOVE this quote!

[@TheVintageGuidebook]

This vid hit me hard. As someone who lives far from extended family, I spend a lot of time wondering what kind of memories I want to make now as an adult with my new family. Thank you

[@Morpha-Ahprom]

💖

[@Musichowler]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. The memories of my grandmothers homes are sketchy and few, since we lived so far from them, but I treasure them none the less. My daughter hasn't been interested in tea thus far, but now...😁

[@RubysMusings]

Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family😘

[@adrianamaclennan7832]

also - this is totally shallow but I love your dishes. I know what you mean about grief. My brother and dad passed within four years and this covid has totally caused me to feel deep grief.

[@nikkole9951]

Your channel has become my favorite in such a short time. This video made me tear up. Growing up my family was estranged but I do still have a few fond memories of my mother. She passed suddenly last summer and I miss her. This makes me appreciate my husband and children so much more. Life is so short. On another note, that pie you made looked delicious and I love your strawberry decor!

[@DJ-mu3ev]

Love this video and all you slow living content. I love any reason to bring out all the fancy things. I totally get the struggle over changes with the people with whom you are close. My two closest friends have moved out of state in the last couple years. I have a tiny family, with only 2 people nearby. I've tried to focus on the things that bring me joy in my little world, like making my garden beautiful, my animals, and cooking. I tell people I'm living a hobbit life until our world gets more normal. 💖💗💖

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Lovely. 🥰

[@izabelasiczek3547]

This is one of the most beautiful videos I've ever watched , thank you

[@ellenmel202]

I loved this! Your kids were so sweet with their frosting covered faces😂🤗 I loved seeing your childhood photos as well. 💖🍓

[@kimahee]

I was not expecting to be crying over my breakfast this morning! This was beautiful, thank you

[@sarahperkins2340]

I have that exact same cookbook i inherited from my grandmother and I love it. I moved away from home right before Covid and it's been hard. Then last week my eldest son passed away and I just don't feel like it's Valentine's day. I will make myself celebrate because I still have one child who lives at home who is younger and I know that my eldest would expect me to build a new reality. I talked about just what you are discussing with my Mother and Grandfather this weekend. My childhood was very much like yours and I expected that it would always be the same for my children and for the most part it was for my older children but after having my last child I had to change my expectations about how he would grow up since he was 13 years younger than the youngest of the other children. In fact my daughter and I have raised him with her children when we lived closer together.

[@WithLoveKristina]

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your son, Sarah. Words cannot express. I am sending you and your family my love today.

[@sarahperkins2340]

@@WithLoveKristina your words were exactly what I need to hear today and please hug all your beautiful babies for me.

[@rozann9223]

♥️💕😔

[@janej3883]

Love this it was so relaxing and calming. I felt a deep sense of nostalgia for stuff that I've never experienced, LM Montgomery vibes! I will definitely check out your plus-sized vintage shop, I've been looking for some pieces to add to my wardrobe! The strawberry pie looks divine!!

[@ananasingor3627]

💜

[@eagleriver7863]

Those tea cup sets you have are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@AshatHome]

New subscriber here ❤️ what you're saying was lovely and I completely understand that even though life changes and people may be gone carrying on those traditions helps create memories for the next generation. Sidenote I love your aesthetic 🍓

[@SL-wk6dp]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful tradition

[@adrianamaclennan7832]

Absolutely love this. we too have started doing this with my family. We get all dressed up and my mom made an incredible meal.

[@EdenYell]

such a cute idea

[@ingridlawrie496]

Love your style and your story’s. You’re one of my favourite people to watch.

[@watsonmelon6575]

This is so cute and, as always, your cinematography is beautiful

[@Amy-cv4fd]

I love your videos ♥️ I have that exact same snack plate set! I bought it so I could serve my son his after school snack on it 🤗

[@A_the_Alien]

This made me tear up. My aunt has passed on and my mom moved away out of state also. Missing the traditions we had together. I live on the coast so every summer we would take a beach trip together. Sad I can’t share those trips with my children. We’ll start our own traditions but it is bitter sweet. Your tea parties were and are very lovely. Sweet memories 🍓

[@WithLoveKristina]

I’m so sorry you are experiencing the same things friend. ❤️❤️❤️ I hope you have so much fun making your own sweet memories!

[@A_the_Alien]

💖

[@Martin-zh]

What a beautiful and thoughtful video. You really inspired me to make memories with my kiddos while they are still young.

[@margarettrafford4858]

I just came across this channel and was so happy. I really could relate so much with what you said and reminded me of my past memories but unfortunately family these days don’t have time. I think you are a wonderful lady. Thank you for sharing 🇦🇺🦘💕🥰

[@reneehaynes3121]

Subscribing to you from Laci channel! I only watched .0003 seconds of you and I love your style so much

[@amyjo7105]

Your baby using the China teacup killed me :)......cutest thing ever!!!!!!!!! Love your channel!

[@brookrose3023]

This soo pretty and applicable. Thank you so much! I’ve had similar feelings and to see how beautiful moving on and creating new memories can be is so soothing and helpful❤️❤️❤️

[@WithLoveKristina]

It’s so hard to adjust to change, I’ve been pushing myself to make my own memories especially when I’m feeling sad about things

[@bronazlin4955]

@@WithLoveKristina I understand that you feel sad about some life circumstances but look what you're doing for your own family 😊 you look within, it's ok to feel sad but yet you go on,smile and re-create what you wish for them to experience and see, creating new memories, which is so beautiful!!💚 The original traditions may have passed but through you they live as you create your own in your own style, your way! You're the next generation , you're paving the love of homemaking for your own children now!! How wonderful is that and who better a role model than yourself to teach it 🤗💕 xx

[@hellokittylikeskaga]

Your video at the beginning made me cry because it just spoke to me. Me and my sister try also try to recreate the best memories of our childhood doing things like this with our families together. The Valentine's tea with your adorable family and your beautiful mismatched china makes me think of Mary Engelbreit art.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Ahhh I love Mary Englebriet!

[@pamelabrooker9567]

How lovely your family and you are beautiful,

[@desertrat5543]

I loved hearing you reminisce

[@findmeinnature]

what a great idea, yes!! any time to dress up and use fancy dishes

[@lenorebjork2763]

❤️

[@maylee2029]

Lovely 🥰

[@heidischultes2956]

❤❤❤

[@johnmills34YT]

the end of the video with the pictures of you when you were a child ❤️

[@satsat969]

💗🙏💗

[@deniset3164]

So beautiful

[@lindaloo6951]

I hope you’re doing well and feeling relief from your dental surgery! Just rest ❤️

[@WithLoveKristina]

I’ve just started feeling better thank you for saying so!

[@eagleriver7863]

Siblings and cousins' relationships are usually fading away after elder members in the family passed away.

[@alfredm9763]

Yummo

[@heatherhuang6404]

I am loving your new style of videos. It seems to allow for more of your writing and reflections to come forth. I love the idea of a tea and valentine sharing. May do this with friends next year.

[@rockish0073]

You sound exactly like Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter!

[@rogers5045]

pքɾօʍօʂʍ ✅