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[@bergenbrell6410]

My goodness, having a brand new baby and young ones as well in itself is a lot of work, but trying to do a flower business on top of that is a huge output of energy and most women could not pull this off. Give yourself a lot of love and kindness because you are amazing! Your display was lovely and I'm so happy you sold out of tulips! Also, being able to pivot is a great strength and served you well! Be proud of your self! P.S. Isopropyl alcohol may take off the sticky stuff on your white pales!

[@growingcrazy4481]

You’re such an inspiration, I’m so happy you show us both the highs and lows. I’m a motherof a young child and I wish I had just half of your drive and energy

[@deehancock5008]

Hang in there! Being a mom is hard without all the extra. You are doing great!

[@ECole-le7we]

I am not a flower farmer, but I love watching flower farmer channels. Weird, right? Anyway, I just stumbled upon your channel. And OMG, you are so great! Your videos are like mini stories with the good and the not-so-good. I guess I'm applauding you for how you keep it real and inspire us not to give up. Now I have to stop going on and on, so I can hit Subscribe.

[@ShiftingRoots]

Thank you!

[@bernadinenewland5100]

What a sweet baby, and you're such a good mom. And it is overwhelming and the hardest job on the planet to be a mom. Doing the flowers and all that they're doing on top of that. You're amazing to get anything done.. I'm so sorry that Your tulip crop Had so many problem

[@championdreamer_5]

Thanks for the honesty! Motherhood has hard moments

[@kathrynburgess8987]

Embrace this stage of life. Take a deep breath, I know its very difficult. I had 4 babies. You have so much to be grateful for, fussy baby and all. Try not to compare yourself to others or wish this stage away. It goes by so quickly. Cherish every moment with your babies. Try to enjoy the journey, not just the destination. You did a beautiful job with the flowers. You are a wonderful mother. Hardest job in the world and you’re knocking it out of the ball park. ❤❤❤

[@sunbeadzz-1]

I love all your contents and the real gardening hiccups. You show the real pictures of gardening. I started my small garden and now just selling on Facebook. I can tell it’s hard work. My kids are grown but I can’t imagine your little ones and how you find time to do all these. About the stickers on the containers. This works all the time for me. Soak it with oil and dish soap in warm or hot water over night or couple hours it will come off so easily. Good luck and keep giving us great videos. You are such a hard worker.

[@danaschelin3853]

You are in such a challenging stage of motherhood. Boy, do I remember the days of a super fussy infant who wouldn't ever sleep. My oldest had severe reflux and was in so much pain every time I laid him down. I wore him constantly, and it really impeded my work day. I know it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but you are doing a great job!

[@valerieoster8049]

Lemon oil works amazing on stickers and the smell will lift your spirits! I know everyone tells young moms that the time goes so fast. It doesn’t feel like it when you are in the dailyness of life but it is so true. My 4 girls are all grown up and it went by so quickly. Their little lives are so much more important than our businesses. I am sad that you are resentful. God’s grace to me is that even if my situation doesn’t change, He will give me a different way to think about it. Cast your care upon Him because He cares for you! I found a Mothers of Preschoolers group with my first baby and made the best friends who have been there for me to help me with all my business ventures, cleaning and organizing, marriage struggles and mothering. They are still my best friends after 30 years! I just started a flower farm and wedding venue in Ohio and those same friends are here with me helping and encouraging me. God is good! Rest and just love your husband and those precious wee ones!

[@mjsenesac]

Huge kudos for all your hard work while balancing the family! You’re doing amazing!

[@jordans5298]

Fellow mama here! I had to pause the video and tell you how proud I am of you! You’re right it doesn’t matter what we choose in motherhood, it’s all hard and I appreciate you saying that. Keep your head up❤

[@drawtacos3578]

You are amazing!!! Wish I lived close enough to give you a hand when you’re swamped ❤❤

[@kathleenhazy6126]

Please don’t lose sight of the fact you’re growing the most extraordinary things this life has to offer….little human beings. Nothing else comes close. Do what you can and let the rest go. Babies are only little for a short time…life goes by in a blink. My youngest is graduating with her BSN degree. When she left for college, I cried for a week straight. She was attached to me at the hip since the day she was born. I’d give anything to have some of that precious time back. Your flowers and gardens will be there when you’re life isn’t as hectic. It’s what I do to fill my days when she is away living her dreams and that’s how it should be. All the best. K

[@Thingys-Jill]

BRILLIANT pivots! Here are some thoughts and feel free to toss them in the trash. Cut yourself a break Mom. The baby wrap is the best thing you can do to be able to do things with your hands. I would suggest a wagon or similar mobile device so you aren't walking back and forth to the car as much. Maybe get a battery operated swing for the baby that you can set up near where you're working in the garden. Put a worn T-shirt with the baby so the baby "smells" you while swinging. Keep track of how many bouquets you're selling so you can cut your papers ahead of time (like in winter). Rubberband your bouquets and put them in water. Then wrap them. Then put the bow on. This way you're not stopping and starting. It does work out to be faster. You can get a bag of rubberbands at Walmart. When I sold flowers I used 2' x 4' folding tables that were height adjustable. I'd have one higher and another in front and lower. Then I'd put more in front of that but on covered tubs. The whole display was stair-stepped and that way I could be there to help everyone, but I was usually by myself. Just remember to take care of yourself too. It's not easy being a Mom. It's okay to have feelings of exasperation and it is normal to be overwhelmed. Again, cut yourself a break. You're doing great. Also, for people buying several starts, use a drink cup carrier or fold over/cut shorter paper lunch bags/small grocery paper bags. If cutting them, you can leave them flat until you need to use them. Also, you can put a logo label on them. You could also make Tussie Mussies with short stems and sell them inexpensively. Take a few stems and a small piece of greenery, wrap a folded wet paper towel around the bottom of the stems, place into a sandwich baggie, wrap a small piece of brown paper around it and put a bow on it. Make sure the plastic doesn't show out the top. Hugs!

[@lynettereese993]

The fact that u r still doing flower farming and markets with a new baby makes u super woman. Give yourself a ton of credit. U r amazing!

[@susiepederson1241]

Hang in there mama; you got this. Your flowers are beautiful.

[@user-rh6gz6ov4l]

Ah, I'm sorry your'e having a crap time. It will pass. Don't give up, you do beautiful work & your stall is lovely♥

[@petefredrick3784]

Amazing video! I love your strength and passion! Keep doing what you are doing! You are amazing!

[@jamiefreeman-braganca8216]

I can’t even imagine how challenging it must be juggling everything you’ve got going on. From an outsider looking in you really seem like you’re doing an amazing job. Here’s hoping things get easier for you soon! Love the channel, thanks for sharing!

[@deef8969]

Suggestion for your small pots, maybe punch holes and add a pipe cleaner handle and then use a nice washi tape band around the pot instead of the paper. You could even print labels with your logo and add to the pots. I also appreciate that you're honest with how you feel in the moment and am rooting for you to have a successful year!

[@ShiftingRoots]

That would be super cute!!

[@tulle7358]

@@ShiftingRoots or som cute ribbons, some laces and like that, not as a 🎀 but as a single rab around … I have seen other creative DIY KZbinrs use that and it looks beautiful

[@user-di2lm3kp6w]

You’ve got this girl! ❤

[@ajwiebe9652]

Beautiful arrangements! This may be a season where you get as much help as possible, even though profits won’t be as good. Your babies are only young once, enjoy your time with them. AND, try vegetable oil to completely remove stickers. It works!

[@NeccoWecco]

Im so glad your market went well! Congratulations!

[@altheab.8907]

I totally understand your frustration, Kristen. Infants are hard….especially if they are not good sleepers. Then to have issues with the plants, tulips, even the containers….yikes! That would have been tear time for me. I’m glad that in the end you sold out. You definitely need to have a helper at the shows. Perhaps tulips in the hoop house this coming winter? 🌸🥰

[@ShiftingRoots]

Thank you! Our soil is so dry and watering such a challenge in the spring, I couldn’t get hoophouse tulips to work. However, I still might try some again with this year’s tulip order.

[@roseannaradmanovich21]

Watching you work with a baby strapped to you all I could think was Powerhouse!! I know it probably doesn’t feel that way ugh now, but for real. Also, so glad the market was a success!! Keep it up! :)

[@ilenehales7849]

Sometimes you just need to let it all out. Glad you're market did well.

[@daniellewhited5725]

This is the most real and raw flower video I have watched. It touched my heart I’m a mommma of 5 and I get it Thank you for posting reality. It’s so damn inspiring Keep going mama!!! They are watching you…and riding this rollercoaster with you and you are showing them what it looks like to be a fierce. Don’t give up ❤

[@tmzumba]

Congratulations!! 🍾🎉 So proud of you!!!

[@33snowgal]

So honest. It’s all a season.

[@nathaliejagstad9737]

Just found you and subscribed instantly. I rarely write comments but I just want to say that you are a wonderful mother, a wonderful flower farmer and genuinely seem like an amazing person. Keep staying strong and I can't wait to follow along on this journey with you this summer. Btw, love the realness of the video and as a mother of three I can't imagine having done what you are doing when they were small ❤

[@ShiftingRoots]

Thank you so much for the encouragement and subscribing!!

[@SouthernLaura]

The flowers turned out beautifully in the bouquets you made. Your sweet precious baby just melted my heart. ❤ Just couldn't take their eyes off mama while feeding. So cute. 😊

[@ShiftingRoots]

I noticed that too when I was editing and it made my heart melt.

[@karenmackinnon7385]

Your flowers look amazing,well done

[@ShiftingRoots]

Thank you!

[@silencedflower8441]

I am a cold hardy zone 4b gardener east coast 🇨🇦 I recommend for a cheap early sales option, starting pansies in the late summer/early fall for your early spring sales. They’re easy and cool hardy, can withstand some early spring frosts and people love planting them enmass. So they’re larger plants in the spring, You can leave them planted in beds or rows mulched in the ground over winter, then pot them up in the spring before they start blooming. I also recommend starting some bulbs early spring in pots, indoors early. Such as glads, blazing stars, acidranthra, daffs, tulips etc. can force them for early blooms and sell for early decorations sales. Just some thoughts.

[@ShiftingRoots]

I love those ideas-especially the pansies!

[@hungariancottageadventure77]

well done, your baby and the rap looks perfect to me

[@mumuma8450]

The wrap looked great to me and the baby at all points in the video didn't seem to be having any problems. Even with helpful advise on the internet, I would just only stick with those in your life that have experience and can physically show you. When I was helping to raise my twin niece and nephew, that wrap and an african one for sides/hips was amazing, but there was no way the internet helped since I'm not a visual learner. I hate all aspects of motherhood, so no kids for me. It's always been so helpful for me to get the honest reality from working mum's like yourself and my sisters/in laws. I can only hope that me being the aunty that's always there to help raise the babies took away a lot of my family's stress. What always works for me for sticker recidue is pouring hot water in the container, then adding any cooking oil to the scrubbing side of a sponge. When the container is hot, the glue mels slightly (or just softens, I don't know tbh) then the oil helps to remove it. You can add the oil into kitchen paper, but I find it's a lot easier/faster with something rough like a dish sponge.

[@ShiftingRoots]

Thank you! Also, the world needs aunties like you! Having a village makes a world of difference.

[@helenachase5627]

Wow a thousand bucks ! Yeah!

[@tmzumba]

I loved that wrap with Juliette. It let me do so much without trashing my back like all the other wraps. I got a new one for baby #4.

[@ShiftingRoots]

I love it too! And it’s easier as a c-section mom in the early months because it doesn’t bother my scar.

[@flowergrower1247]

You are an amazing woman. In spite of all the challenges you faced you still managed to make a thousand dollars at this sale. Kudos to your tenacity and keep your head up. You are also an amazing wife and mother. I have complete faith on you.

[@ShiftingRoots]

Thank you so much!!

[@eyrerosecottage1970]

I'm so glad you figured it out and you sold plenty of flowers!!! I feel so discouraged some times because I'm 65 and I get so tired and my strength is limited. Hang in there! Some babies are just harder! Love to you and the family from me!!

[@tarynblooms]

I have a 3 month old while trying to do flowers as well! The wrap looks like it is on correct to me! I use mine all the time for my fussy baby. When he falls asleep I pull the fabric over half his head so when I bend over or move it doesn't shift his head (still use my hand as well when bending over). You are doing better at fresh flower than I am! Nothing wintered over well due to squirrels digging out my garden - even after replanting multiples times in fall/spring. I still have seedlings sitting in their trays for a month that need to go out as well as direct seeding. Unfortunately looks like there will be multiple days in the 90s coming up so... may have to wait longer. On a positive note I am still making as much, if not more with my dried/pressed items at markets!

[@ShiftingRoots]

I really think the dried and pressed stuff is where I’ll make my money this year. I imagine it’s the same for you too!

[@JessicaSilva-uu7vi]

For stickers a heat gun is soooooo useful. I worked at a bookstore for years and the only way to get stickers off books without damaging them was a heat gun or a razor blade. So worth the investment, they take off any sticker, no matter how sticky so effortlessly! Also seeing you with your babies is such an inspiration. I’m grateful that you’re showing what it’s really like to do this. Your family is beautiful.

[@brandykoster614]

Hugs mama! I was there too once. I don’t have any advice.

[@baothao4044]

Thanks for the video despite the little baby! You are so right that even getting this video out despite the baby was miracle. This phase, too, shall pass, even if it feels like you're getting nothing done. You're doing great and best of luck this season!

[@sarahwbs]

Love seeing you baby wearing, she looks so cozy and comfy. And I 100% feel you on the resentment and frustration. Motherhood is so hard. Take care ❤

[@IncantaridinLivada]

Hi Kristen, you could try using jute for your pots, im in the same situation with my herbs😊, in just pots they look pretty cheap! You have a beautiful familly and you are doing a wonderful job🤗

[@ShiftingRoots]

Thank you! And that’s a great idea!

[@thegardenbrooke8945]

So beautiful and amazing! Yes, bouquets and bouquet making would beautiful if just the flowers were the focus - and of course there's that therapy and relaxation of being able to do just the one enjoyable thing. But as a viewer of your videos, you sharing your babies is as beautiful as any bouquet! Thank you for sharing the parts that suck and your honest feels around that, too. You're doing amazing!

[@KaliHuntArt]

Yea it does but it gets better thank God. Your amazing and thanks for sharing

[@NeccoWecco]

Idk if it helps, but a carryable idea is those 4 pack containers with the handle like you get annuals in :)

[@susanovington3930]

Glad you had a good market! Hang in there, being a Momma is hard but you get through it, seek support from other local Moms, it really helps!

[@uteberg4781]

Hi Kristen, I understand you completely! My son also was on the restless side as a baby. It is very exhausting! But if you can, try to get help from the rest of your family! It is so much easier if someone can help you out with this and that also during the "normal" days. I didn't have that opportunity and nearly went mad some of the days. And: Your flower-arrangements always are that beautiful!! I wish you the very best to find more time for floristry and also through the ups and downs of sweet Julia. ❤🌻

[@ShiftingRoots]

It would be so much easier if she accepted my husband more. All our kids were like this, and don’t attach to him until they’re a year old.

[@alexandranails]

Hi, you can try leaf shine spray to remote the stick part, we used în flower shop all the time, also it works very well if you have glume spots from eucaliptus on the hands :😊

[@sheelaghomalley5459]

My goodness. I barely got dressed with a small baby. You are doing great. I really hate that worry that mothers fèl that they can do it all. We can't. Give yourself a break. I can barely do it and my kids are grown. Take your foot off the pedal and enjoy your baba xxxx

[@Magicflower013]

Your feelings are all justified take it minute by minute. Give your self some grace and know you are doing your best. There is no shame in asking for help. Your wrap looks spot on. I got an ergo baby 360 so I could put baby on my back once she got a little older and that was a real game changer. I also brought out the pack and play with a light sheet over the top to keep bugs out and sun.

[@SharkSandwich451]

OMG the baby is FINE! She’s breathing (duh). So here’s the deal...my kids are 17 & 19. When nap time ends, soccer practice, karate or baseball will begin. Then, when that ends, day camp begins and ends. Then sleep-away camp @13 begins. Always something to do.

[@mayfieldmanor5344]

I use the paper coffee cups from Uline and put my sticker on them. People seem to like them . Maybe you could try that? You are doing an awesome job! Love your kiddos! So cute!

[@ravenwoodfarms1957]

Hi from Manitoba!! So lucky your tulips did well in my opinion. Looks beautiful. I've tried 3 years in a row now, and my tulips and daffodils are only 4 inches tall... 😭

[@ShiftingRoots]

I feel your pain!! They’re just so hard to grow on the prairies!!

[@mojop5408]

You are so great and everyone should just keep their "wrap" comments to themselves.

[@ShiftingRoots]

Thank you!!

[@tulle7358]

Hi, try olive oil on the sticker’s and perhaps consider adding few more Basil in one pot to make the pot/planter look more natural and full.. even if you have to put up the price.. it’s a astetic ting ( can’t spell the word, hope you get what word I’m after 😊)

[@ShiftingRoots]

I do-thank you! And I will try that trick!

[@TanyaWeezy]

I am trying to start a cut flower urban garden, for potential selling. I have a 4 yr old girl and a 1 yr old boy. Girl, I FEEL YOUR FRUSTRATIONS! I keep telling myself this too shall pass, this too shall pass....as a passion I finally found at almost 40, trying so hard to make it work. Keep your head up! 😊

[@silkemarrin3515]

Great video and so real, congrats on a great market. Feeling the motherhood vibes 100%, I had a non napper. Try lemon oil to remove the labels.

[@JillBretherton]

I raised 3 under 5’s on my own so I really feel your pain. It’s not having time or space to think, complete a thought let alone a long term plan. But just keep building that business brick by brick. Slow is better than nothing at all. Before you know it you’ll get there in the end!

[@christaljohnson3300]

Methilated spirits remove sticker sticky absolute magic

[@finelimedesigns]

i spotted my cards on your market table! ☺ Tip from my retail days for getting labels off - rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover (with the acetone in it). Both work like a charm!

[@ShiftingRoots]

The people loved them too!

[@hopemorrison2367]

The tulips look really healthy though

[@ShiftingRoots]

It’s an improvement from the flopped ones of last year!

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

Lady, you're a girl version of Hercules!!! For the stickers, WD40 is a miracle spray. Of course, you have to clean that later, but it's easy:)))

[@TeacherMissNicole]

Baby oil/mineral oil take off sticker goo super easily.

[@EvelynM-vlogs]

Sounds like you got your lemonade after all.

[@ShiftingRoots]

I did!!

[@evieartsandcraftlover1079]

I think the wraps is fine for babies size and strength

[@thiabrabson2533]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tmzumba]

I had crappy short tulips this year too. I planted the last week of Dec due to morning sickness and constant rain. I was very lucky to have anything pop up at all. The ranunculus and hyacinths made me feel better though.

[@ShiftingRoots]

I’m glad those crops did better for you!

[@tmzumba]

I call my Juliette Juju too. ❤️❤️❤️ She’s my little Jujube.

[@tmzumba]

It all sucks. It’s all exhausting and it feels like it never ends, but I my babies are soooo cute.

[@NeccoWecco]

Oil (like cooking oil) removes most adhesive

[@Tiny_Yard_Bouquets]

Hugsssss! Hugggsssss!

[@vickielynn990]

I think with the economy the way it is 10.00 bouquets is a great price.

[@growingcrazy4481]

Why am I not seeing your videos in my feed anymore?

[@ElderandOakFarm]

I wish I could hug you- I soooo Know how you feel! Fellow flower farmer + mom + working full time + KZbinr here... I was able to he a sahm after having my 4 year old, & we were fine on my husband's income, & my KZbin channel & flower farm business was jist going to be a sode hustle, but because of the prices of everything skyrocketing, I had to go back to working full time until I bring in more of an income with them. (Still am not monetized on KZbin after 3 YEARS of posting 1-2 times per week. I've finally got 1k subscribers but am Still needing 1800 watch hours 😩so ive had to limit myself to only 1 video per month in order to do all the other tasks) I wouldn't change having my son for the world- wpuld have more babies if I didn't struggle with infertility, but I het it- it's sooo hard when something needs watered right away, or you need to harvest, or make bouquets, etc. & you can only squeeze in 20 minutes here, 15 minutes there... my husband & i jave to work opposite shofts because we dont have a babysitter we can trust... & so i have to het up with him early on the morning & then work 3-11. & hes been so i credibly above since he could crawl- you would think my son has autism because of how much he is on the move... I don't get a break! & our property isn't fenced so when jes running around the yard paying i constantly have to stop & see where he's wandered off..

[@ShiftingRoots]

I’d hug you right back!! Dominic was a runner until he was 4, I never understood how other kids just stayed with their parents until I had my girls. I’ll go check out your channel and give it some love! I hope you get monetized soon.

[@silencedflower8441]

Alcohol would have took it off.

[@ShiftingRoots]

Maybe I had the wrong kind? I had the gel kind for disinfecting and that didn’t seem to work.

[@indigoduce]

Postpartum depression is real! Don't quit but maybe slow down a little and talk it out with us more. We will listen.