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Cozy nights at home, getting my life together, and a hot pot dinner.
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  • @miguelcastilho7454
    @miguelcastilho74546 ай бұрын

    I's normal to feel burnout in this time of year!!! Benji rest and slow down (like you have been doing) if needed! I don't speak for everyone, but i have a feeling that your viewers are all awesome sweet people who understand that everyone needs a brake time to time! Love your videos and how comforting they are! its enough to know you doing OK! Rest and thank you for your videos!

  • @melodyemay6402

    @melodyemay6402

    6 ай бұрын

    What perfect advice! My sentiments exactly:)

  • @juultje222

    @juultje222

    6 ай бұрын

    Sincerely wondering how someone can go through seasonal burnout/depression while living somewhere where it's warm and sunny all year through

  • @remsan03
    @remsan036 ай бұрын

    04:12 That goodbye kiss and hug. Oh, my heart.

  • @edwynnflores
    @edwynnflores6 ай бұрын

    Aw I loved how Theo started to Dance with you he’s such a cute dog😊

  • @kirstenwongie
    @kirstenwongie6 ай бұрын

    Jihao's mystery tropical leaves are called "ti leaves" in hawaii they bring protection are also a big part of wrapping foods that are slow cooked underground. They also make gorgeous arrangements with anthiriums and ferns

  • @twittwit1227

    @twittwit1227

    6 ай бұрын

    omg we use banana leaves to wrap food in my country (Sri Lanka) it tastes so good!

  • @elysekeeney
    @elysekeeney6 ай бұрын

    If you find a where the ants are coming from, you can put peppermint oil on their trail to stop new ants from following them in. Ants leave a scent trail to lead other ants in. Also in front of the windows and doors if you're not sure where they're coming in!

  • @aaanti

    @aaanti

    6 ай бұрын

    didn't know that. i always put cinnamon. they really don't like that. but peppermint oil sounds less messy.

  • @xk_monster

    @xk_monster

    6 ай бұрын

    Mint also works! Try putting them near any cracks.

  • @johncedarleaf224
    @johncedarleaf2246 ай бұрын

    Today’s video was just so sweet. I’m not sure what it was, but it just hit in the heart. I think it was the first time in a video that I saw you two kiss, when Chris left for work, and it actually brought a tear to my eye.

  • @sujammaz

    @sujammaz

    6 ай бұрын

    i know right? i know public display of affection can be difficult and there are many cultural rules about it, but i personally really like it and especially when i feel for the people involved, which i definitely do after at least two years of watching this channel 🤗

  • @victoria4
    @victoria46 ай бұрын

    Theo raising the roof has me sobbing 😭😭 so cute

  • @dakota683
    @dakota6836 ай бұрын

    That sweater hack is actually so smart I’ve just been folding them and it takes up so much more space

  • @gordonissocoollike
    @gordonissocoollike6 ай бұрын

    What a great little film. Every new one exceeds expectation i love Theo. And Chris. Both are charming souls

  • @mrstawb
    @mrstawb6 ай бұрын

    this one made me tear up, beautiful mundanity & a home so rare & full of love. grateful too be cosy too

  • @ruvarashemafofo
    @ruvarashemafofo6 ай бұрын

    benji is literally so comforting ❤

  • @90skid97
    @90skid976 ай бұрын

    Awesome, I'd love to see a train travel vlog. As someone from the Nordics I totally get your seasonal depression but I have to say looking at you guy's place it looks like paradise even in December. Fresh citrus fruits from the garden and sunny days. Idk if I could ever feel down if that was my winter. Amazing place/house you guys live in.

  • @Photoram405

    @Photoram405

    6 ай бұрын

    have you ever seen trains plowing snow?

  • @anavidreader277
    @anavidreader2776 ай бұрын

    I love the way all my fav people on yt watch each other’s videos haha! The library decorations are so cute I wish I’d had a school librarian that invested :)

  • @sarak5312

    @sarak5312

    5 ай бұрын

    whose channel was that??

  • @myinsulingardenbyniniday4398
    @myinsulingardenbyniniday43986 ай бұрын

    That looks so elegant of a dinner party in a small house! The touch of brown table cloth has added to the elegant style. You have such an aesthetic talent in you. And, hot pot is my fave especially in the winter!..😍❤️

  • @elgardellenbogen1093
    @elgardellenbogen10936 ай бұрын

    Fürsorglich und liebevoll … so entspannend ihm zuzusehen

  • @blueyomogi
    @blueyomogi6 ай бұрын

    Those are ti leaves...you can wrap food and cook in them (bake/steam) -

  • @kikikoko3266
    @kikikoko32666 ай бұрын

    I don’t know you but every time I see you I feel calm, serene! So, I wish you with all my heart the happiness you deserve!!❤

  • @isac9641
    @isac96416 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this lovely video, Benji. I've been feeling down for a few weeks since I lost my job in November... I'm trying to give myself the time I need to figure out what to do next. This video was so comforting ❤

  • @Photoram405

    @Photoram405

    6 ай бұрын

    make videos lol

  • @ruralangwin
    @ruralangwin6 ай бұрын

    You will love the Coast Starlight! Keep your eyes open for waterfall on west side at Dunsmuir. BTW Dunsmuir is still a rail road hobo town!

  • @lorraineyanez4301
    @lorraineyanez43016 ай бұрын

    Missed you ❤. My Sunday morning routine is to clean the house, then have coffee and look for Benji content. I m jealous I can't keep a fern alive 😫.

  • @nanoi1073
    @nanoi10736 ай бұрын

    benji's vlogs are literally so comforting and sweet T T

  • @ginaleebennett6099
    @ginaleebennett60996 ай бұрын

    I ❤ how special your relationship is with Chris. So exotic and unique is the arrangement of the hot pot decor. Coming from a Asian family, hot pot is our go to for cold nights. I might need to step it up a notch on the creativity 😊. Happy Holidays to you, Chris and Theo!

  • @hritika535

    @hritika535

    5 ай бұрын

    I am sorry but I am kinda new to this channel so am not sure, are Chris and Benji just roommates or are they like together or something?

  • @Iivinginfiction
    @Iivinginfiction6 ай бұрын

    theres always something about the colder and gloomier weather that just makes us more tired and less motivated. We are human beings in reality and winter months are always what i call hibernation season, and its a good reminder to slow down as the year closes. i know the feeling of random spurts of lethargy or even just feeling down about being down, or uninspired. but i try to remind myself it will leave soon so i try not to overthink it and just let it be

  • @Itsme3487
    @Itsme34876 ай бұрын

    Beautiful and peaceful video as always, hope you start to feel better Benji, I feel better when I watch your videos so thanks for that🫶

  • @courtstapleton
    @courtstapleton6 ай бұрын

    make sure you add fresh water to your tree stand every day! they drink A LOT :)

  • @mariekath2672
    @mariekath26726 ай бұрын

    Wow, I did not know that Christmas trees are so expensive in the US. 😮 In Germany they are like half the price.

  • @Nickk1996
    @Nickk19966 ай бұрын

    This is how i complete my weekend. Watching Benji's videos😊😊

  • @iancampbell168
    @iancampbell1686 ай бұрын

    Your videos always bring me a sense of peace no matter what you’re filming-that dinner party looked amazing! 🙂

  • @timothygreer188
    @timothygreer1886 ай бұрын

    It’s special that you can share moments like this with us. No need to apologize have a great christmas and we look forward to seeing you when we see you

  • @kimchistamps
    @kimchistamps6 ай бұрын

    i do the same thing when i get overwhelmed, cleaning just feels like a good refresh!

  • @skeletonnewroman4277
    @skeletonnewroman42776 ай бұрын

    Watching this gave me some of the drive I needed to finish some chores I've also been putting off for a while, some for months, including repotting some of my plants. Thank you for sharing, my plants are grateful!

  • @elizabethlacey7708
    @elizabethlacey77086 ай бұрын

    Sending good vibes, positive thinking, and tons of love your way!!!!

  • @janinebesa4678
    @janinebesa46786 ай бұрын

    aw, that's so sweet .. continue posting videos and thank you for inspiring us

  • @iyone7
    @iyone76 ай бұрын

    Your videos are always a delight to watch, and so relaxing.

  • @spiraliz4
    @spiraliz46 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy when Benji posts a video, it's literally heaven❤❤

  • @Manggag
    @Manggag6 ай бұрын

    This is all so comforting and cute

  • @civilizeddiva
    @civilizeddiva6 ай бұрын

    14:40: Thank you for sharing. Wishing you, Chris and T a peaceful winter holiday, Christmas, or whatever you celebrate.

  • @MrTsnead
    @MrTsnead6 ай бұрын

    Love your videos! They are so relaxing! Wishing you and Chris a very Merry Christmas and all the best in 2024!

  • @nicolebailey1492
    @nicolebailey14926 ай бұрын

    Always makes my day when I see you post !!

  • @carmichealful
    @carmichealful6 ай бұрын

    I love watching your videos as I work on things around my house, it feels like a friend keeping me company. Thanks for sharing

  • @toni4647
    @toni46476 ай бұрын

    the dinner table looked to die for omgggg so artistic!!

  • @698.45hz
    @698.45hz6 ай бұрын

    your videos literally bring so much comfort! take time to rest and keep doing all the little things you enjoy the most! happy holidays to you three 🤍🤍🤍

  • @ginar3398
    @ginar33986 ай бұрын

    Always have the most wholesome sweet videos!! What a really great group of people around you too!❤ seeing well done film/vlog like this it’s what makes my harder days a little lighter. And I swear something must be in the air because this last month (arguably month and a half+😅) things have been so exhausting!

  • @edna8714
    @edna87146 ай бұрын

    No worries Benji Ive been feeling the same this past month hopefull this week is my last busy week for the month. Take your time and relax. ☺️

  • @twittwit1227
    @twittwit12276 ай бұрын

    this video alone healed me so cozy and warm vibes!

  • @craftandcookSG
    @craftandcookSG6 ай бұрын

    I love the chill vibes of the vlog!

  • @erikaskaar
    @erikaskaar5 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you posting such intimate moments❤ I find such joy and I wish you, your partner and friends all the best in this year and the next❤❤❤❤

  • @vaevz
    @vaevz5 ай бұрын

    chihuahuas are sooo sweet 💚🥬🌲

  • @jo-marpartida2765
    @jo-marpartida27656 ай бұрын

    I love the captions, fonts and overall style of this video!!

  • @BLANKU2
    @BLANKU26 ай бұрын

    I use the lavender scented Swiffer floor wipes to keep ants at bay and also ant traps. I had them bad this summer for some strange reason. I also use peppermint oil to keep spiders away because I too cannot when it comes to bugs.

  • @mariahhasfuntimeshere
    @mariahhasfuntimeshere6 ай бұрын

    You are definitely inspiring me to host my own little dinner parties in the future when hopefully my husband and I have a house

  • @1423607
    @14236076 ай бұрын

    Omg. Watching you and Chris buying an Xmas tree brought me back to my first time with my current partner. We've been together for nine years and it was so sweet to be reminded of those sweet moments, like that meal you have with your unadorned tree, quiet imagination taking foot. 💕

  • @bean9452
    @bean94526 ай бұрын

    I love the new editing style!!! Watching your videos is always so relaxing

  • @mwilliamanderson
    @mwilliamanderson6 ай бұрын

    Hot pot is so much fun and the best part is everyone gets to eat exactly what they want! The shorter days and weaker sun are hard for a lot of us. Hope you feel better soon.

  • @mchl3669
    @mchl36693 ай бұрын

    You, Chris and Theo were meant for each other. Thank you for sharing your lovely family with us. 🥹

  • @mkas291
    @mkas2916 ай бұрын

    Theo is just the cutest! Love your Christmas tree, its a perfect size

  • @critiqueofthegothgf
    @critiqueofthegothgf6 ай бұрын

    takes a while to get out of a slump sometimes. glad you're being patient and kind to yourself. :) take as much time as you need, we are all so grateful for these vlogs, I know I am. they help me out more than you could ever know. thank you

  • @spiderflux
    @spiderflux6 ай бұрын

    Nice relaxing video as always. The tip about the sweater was a bonus, I've been folding my sweaters for a long time so they don't stretch out and they take up alot of space that way. Why I never thought of draping them over the hanger I'll never know, but I'm glad you did.

  • @annwiltshire1644
    @annwiltshire16446 ай бұрын

    I'm sorry to hear you've been struggling. For what it's worth I find your videos very soothing and calming for my mind. Love your aesthetic - both interiors and within you. Kia kaha from New Zealand.

  • @rosierose1167
    @rosierose11676 ай бұрын

    🌲🥂🎁☃️🌲🎅 Happy holidays Bengie, Great video & I was happy to see Chris & sharing a meal ;& putting up your Tree 2gether🌲 Your Social Dinner looked like fun as well. Till your next video, take care my friend, have a fun week & be Safe, Covid is back!

  • @UnfurlWithYu
    @UnfurlWithYu6 ай бұрын

    hey benji :) hearing you talk about feeling rather tired in winter times i just want to share something beautiful i just learned this year, which is that nature reflects and reminded to me that winter is a time to retreat and rest in order to recharge for the next season of spring comes around. so i started to see and take mother nature as an example to remind me of what season phase is present and allow myself to do the same as mother earth of retreating and not being as outward productive and active ^^ basically what i wanted to say is allow yourself to feel tired and hence rest more in this season, nature around us is showing us, it's natural :) much love to you benji

  • @larsstougaard7097
    @larsstougaard70976 ай бұрын

    Wonderful home and plants 🪴

  • @bigben1986
    @bigben19866 ай бұрын

    Such an elegant dinner you hosted. I love it!!!

  • @Woollylovesbicycle
    @Woollylovesbicycle6 ай бұрын

    love you benji and also your little family crew❤🎉

  • @adrianawins5452
    @adrianawins54526 ай бұрын

    This dinner looked insane! The eatable decorations blew my mind 🤯

  • @lin7374
    @lin73746 ай бұрын

    Enjoy the coast starlight!! I used to just take it between portland and tacoma, but the whole coast trip is supposed to be super beautiful. My pro tip is that the wifi is always horrible/nonexistent, so be prepared for offline activities!

  • @sallyb3
    @sallyb33 ай бұрын

    I am new to your vlog and enjoy it tremendously. 🎶 music is so soothing along with your narration ❤❤.

  • @leannegander796
    @leannegander7966 ай бұрын

    Thankyou, a beautiful and relaxing vlog ❤

  • @AMCvanTuijl735
    @AMCvanTuijl7356 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤ for the three of you, from Holland. Love, Anne.

  • @vlong7112
    @vlong71126 ай бұрын

    My 3rd grader loves DogMan!! There's a really cool series we discovered this year that she also loves! Legends of Lotus Island! The first two books are out and the next two will be released next year 📖🪱

  • @robweberdesign
    @robweberdesign6 ай бұрын

    Happy Holidays!🎄 Thanks for sharing!

  • @startpage717
    @startpage7176 ай бұрын

    One of my. Favourite Artist!...

  • @susangladstone357
    @susangladstone3576 ай бұрын

    Winter is a low energy time of year - it’s good to let yourself lounge/rest more ;) - hey thanks for the sweater hanging top :0

  • @blah4055
    @blah40553 ай бұрын

    New subscriber here and I am just compelled to express how LIGHT & floaty I feel having found your channel. ahhh.🌿

  • @jenmelroy
    @jenmelroy6 ай бұрын

    Idk who makes me smile more: u, Chris, or Theo.😊

  • @sandrafigueroa3429
    @sandrafigueroa34296 ай бұрын

    Mery Christmas benjiplant and Chris 🙏🏼🙏🏼🎄🎄

  • @sleepiiie
    @sleepiiie6 ай бұрын

    6:40 rabbits foot ferns are my favourite!!!! i have one and its pretty little but im in LOVE with it and i love its cute little feet!! they grow super fast and also grow amazingly with moss!! you're so lucky to get such a big one that is amazing!!!

  • @doneecemcneil7826
    @doneecemcneil78266 ай бұрын

    Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing your party enjoyed seeing the way you and friends have nice time enjoying each other life is soooooo real a forever fan Linda j. Peace

  • @civilizeddiva
    @civilizeddiva6 ай бұрын

    4:05: Buy a Cricut, Chris. You will love it and make wonderful decor for your library (within school guidelines of course)

  • @cindycastellanos8687
    @cindycastellanos86876 ай бұрын

    hugs to you & theo

  • @ilyily96
    @ilyily966 ай бұрын

    This was an especially lovely video ❤️

  • @revcharleshicks912
    @revcharleshicks9126 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful Christmas tree y'all have thanks for sharing Merry Christmas guy's hopefully y'all have a amazing Christmas and New years 🙋☕🎣🏳️‍🌈🧑‍🎄

  • @pman2916
    @pman29166 ай бұрын

    Glad I'm not alone in feeling burnt out.

  • @lucdemartre4738
    @lucdemartre47386 ай бұрын

    this is literally my life goal

  • @pedropoubel
    @pedropoubel6 ай бұрын

    i love this “vlog style” vids! :)

  • @kkymbb
    @kkymbb6 ай бұрын

    your living room, the table arrangement, this entire video 😭😭

  • @StuffedAvocado
    @StuffedAvocado6 ай бұрын

    Sorry for the burnout! It happens! Take your time! I hope you two bought a tree stand with a reservoir in it. You need to keep that tree hydrated so it can last through Xmas! 🥰 🎄

  • @Echo_blu
    @Echo_blu6 ай бұрын

    Those are really pretty plants. Yes, definitely get out of the house, maybe volunteer at shelter or a little sude job at a nursery will help get you out of that funk. I really enjoy your videos and thanks for sharing the sweater tip. Have great hoilday and Merry Christmas

  • @rachelelisegreiner-or8pq

    @rachelelisegreiner-or8pq

    6 ай бұрын

    Just came here to say this too! maybe consider volunteering at a community garden, or something along those lines? Love your content, and hope you're able to rest and do what you need!

  • @rebeccavalicoff1581
    @rebeccavalicoff15816 ай бұрын

    This video was so relaxing

  • @SachinKumar1911
    @SachinKumar19116 ай бұрын

    omg Chris is a librarian!? I am even more obsessed with him now

  • @warmvanillacoffee
    @warmvanillacoffee6 ай бұрын

    such a relaxing video

  • @ianygayo8592
    @ianygayo85926 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the non Christmas focused content. Yes you bought a tree but still, refreshing!

  • @ianigleheart1774
    @ianigleheart17746 ай бұрын

    LOVE YOU BENJIIIIII

  • @rociosasmay
    @rociosasmay5 ай бұрын

    I love Chris, he looks like my son Milan. Even he has similar energy and expressions ❤❤❤❤

  • @no_longer_
    @no_longer_6 ай бұрын

    I love this episode 😭

  • @lorrainemaccarelli4655
    @lorrainemaccarelli46556 ай бұрын

    That little Theo is so cute. I've been really pushing myself to keep busy so as not to feel down. Not sure if it's the time change. It gets dark so early.

  • @civilizeddiva
    @civilizeddiva6 ай бұрын

    3:20: That is the beauty of being in a partnership.

  • @charlieisprocrastinating
    @charlieisprocrastinating6 ай бұрын

    i hecking love benjiplant

  • @julierosemodelproductions
    @julierosemodelproductions6 ай бұрын

    the holidays makes me feel drained pretty easily so i totally understand your intro texts there

  • @sylviagutierrez7676
    @sylviagutierrez76766 ай бұрын

    Another cozy video,✨a beautiful dinner with friends ...💚the 🎄 Enjoy the train trip, 💚🌱🌵🌿💚