Spend all the time you can with your children, they grow up so fast. My son got married yesterday and I can’t believe how quickly the last 28 years went by. I have lots of beautiful memories of his childhood that made me cry as I watched him dance with his bride yesterday.

@Madame_reve

4 ай бұрын

So true! Seems it was yesterday my second child made her first steps and now I'm choosing her washing machine for her first appartment!!!!!

@AuraConejos

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. My oldest son is 7, and it feels like he was just 7 months...the same age that our youngest boy is now. Time is crazy.

I’ve been here since the beginning. I know how hard you guys have worked from moving to Hawaii and building your family and land. It probably feels scary, even financially, to take a step back. But just know the internet isn’t going away, we will all still be here. You take the time you need ❤

@ellejaxxn1969

4 ай бұрын

Same to you Katie! If you ever wanted to get back in the blogging world we are here. Big fan!!

What many do not realize is that you simply can't do it all, you have to choose, and choosing family is always the best choice.

@nancyfarkas3592

4 ай бұрын

It’s the best choice but for many families they don’t have a choice but to work.

A year and a half ago I quit a good paying job that took me away from my family too much, for a part time job that is no stress and pays me almost nothing. I am way happier now - I get it.

@monikaazariah9237

4 ай бұрын

Im there too ❤ nothing beats more time with family ❤

@destrybabyy

3 ай бұрын

How!? How do you get paid almost nothing and still make a household run? How because while I have all the "tools" to raise kids I do not have a "means" to raise my kids.. and working is the only the only way to provide those tools for kids.. I don't understand.

@sarar5789

3 ай бұрын

@@destrybabyy my husband went from part time to full time. And we live within our means.

Having children is a full time job, and you have many of them! You juggle a lot already! Take a break for a while or make some shorter videos or just less posting in general…but always prioritize the family! You have a beautiful one ❤

@gesztidaniel

3 ай бұрын

Making videos means making money and money allows them to put a roof over their head and food on the table. In their place I would wish for another loving adult in the family to be present with the kids.

@sandrab2589

3 ай бұрын

@@gesztidaniel Her husband should get a job.

@reohina3539

2 ай бұрын

@@gesztidaniel yeah that’s why I said possibly posting less or making less detailed videos so that she can still make money but not put her entire life into it. Lmao

@reohina3539

2 ай бұрын

@@sandrab2589 Her husband does plenty of

@sandrab2589

2 ай бұрын

@@reohina3539 All of the financial stress is on Ellen. I have seen this many times in marriages and it never ends well. He needs to get a job. He is college-educated and must be able to bring in some steady income.

with your videos the kids in the background are not disturbing. They make it real. And your baby joining you while you talk with us is just cute. No worries. You are making great content.

without doing anything for the glory of God, when we die it's all vanity. no matter how good it may seem.

You have no idea how enriching your videos are to me. Often when I feel lost in this materialistic world I come to your page and get reminded of what really matters to me. You inspire me in so many ways, thank you for that❤️

I started following you when I was just a teen before I even met my husband and now three kids later we’re starting our homestead trying to become self sustainable… I honestly don’t know if I would’ve been inspired to do half the things I’ve done thus far breaking barriers changing growing breaking generational curses … thanks for helping me be a better mom you have a beautiful heart Ellen and I appreciate you !

@lydiaschmoore3195

4 ай бұрын

❤ Same here!! Ellen, you were my paradigm shift Mama when I was 15 and now at 24 I’m married with 1 baby and 1 on the way. She changed my trajectory 🥲

@kp3871

4 ай бұрын

Same!!

My selfishness says, I don’t want to not see your videos.. they have inspired me for years and years. But my heart says, she is evolving and needs better for her family. 😂 absolutely love you Ellen, you have support from your followers and we do understand your priorities! Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration and knowledge, your channel has brought many things into my life for the better ❤❤❤

@user-no2mz9hl4f

4 ай бұрын

I completely agree.

@CrackerFlower

3 ай бұрын

This expressed it all. The internal struggle is real. I have a feeling she is going to announce that she is cutting back on her youtube presence. I am hoping that is not so, for purely selfish reasons, but I my love and respect which outweighs my selfishness wishes her all the best in whatever she feels is best for her and her family.

@paolarosichetti899

Ай бұрын

She Is not evolving. They are no longer vegans 😉

I left my very well paying job in corporate Healthcare in October due to high stress and a myriad of stress related health issues. I became a special education teaching assistant and it was the best decision I could have made for my well-being and mental health. My husband and I both realized that no amount of money is worth losing your mental health to a company that will replace you with in 14 days of your death. You take care of you and your family by doing what is best for you and your family. Much love ❤❤❤❤

Ellen’s like my internet mom 😂😭. Her videos have always been so healing to me !

In love with the stillness shots. Thank you for not over doing it with your edit style. This is videography. And thank you for your work, well deserved slow down ☺️

ahh, my heart. so beautiful and wholesome. love your perceptive on calling it highlight media instead of social medial. and comparison is truly ruining our self confidence, one swipe at a time

Your cinematography is my favorite! While being a very realistic life your videos always protray it as paradise! Love your videos

This isn’t a knock to anything Ella’s is saying, but a shout for those moms out there who don’t have the option to cut back on their job to be more present for their children just know I see you and you are just as amazing!!!❤

@traceypowell4378

4 ай бұрын

Totally agree, great if you have the option to cut work back and still maintain a home and all activities your kids want you to do do and I am glad she is able to achieve this and be happy for her. But there is many esp in this recession that definitely do not have an option to cut back work due to financial restraints and thus are not able to spend that time with our loved ones, it’s sad that the world is in this state that you have to choose work over family:(

@madtingz2288

4 ай бұрын

This!!!

You have had such a big impact on me Ellen, from parenting, to food, to self love, thank you ❤

You are lucky Ellen, you have your husband all day at home with you, I brought my 4 children up with my husband out at work all day, he couldn’t help me with that, I also worked and I know you do but with Andrew home all day with you it makes life easier for you, honestly its so much harder doing it on your own 😞

@Brooke52528

2 ай бұрын

She's from a privileged background also

@gjhwebb

2 ай бұрын

@@Brooke52528 You’re right she is, I’ve read about other KZreadrs that homeschool their children and how beneficial it is, I considered it for my boys but when we put pen to paper we just couldn’t afford it, I think people need to be mindful that we are not all in a position to do this, we don’t have a choice.

@vivianamorales5258

Ай бұрын

My life would be so much more stress free if I had my husband home with me all day as well. Lol. He works and I stay home with the kids. This is a dream life she paints that most of us can't have unfortunately!

@gjhwebb

Ай бұрын

@@vivianamorales5258 I do think the world of Ellen but sadly she is a little out of touch how hard it is for some families out there.

Ellen, I feel this 1000%. I’ve been experiencing a “burnout” type mental breakdown once a week lately and I just keep thinking “it’s too much, it’s too much”. So I’ve been thinking heavily on what I want to/can let go of so my life is simpler and so I can savour my life as a mom to my toddler - which is the most important job I’ll ever have. As a fellow woman and mom my heart encourages you to do what you need to do ❤️

This really resonated with me Ellen, thanks for sharing. I feel stuck at a crossroads between balancing work and my family and i think it's so important to consider what our future selves would say. Much love xx

If you do take a break. Just know THANK YOU for your beautiful videos. I have found them all peaceful and joyful. Thank you for the time you take and all of your hard work on each and every video!!!

I love playing in the rain even at my age! This was truly lovely. 😊

She said she “rarely meets someone who doesn’t feel their life is full”. This statement is far from the truth and I Don’t believe that to be true . I’ve never met anyone who said their life is full. Most people I know and have met are unhappy and unfulfilled. Most want people to think they’re fulfilled and have a close to perfect life when that is not their reality.

@3ate4

Ай бұрын

I think she just meant busy. Like their life is full of things to do.

I've been following you guys since the start of the channel and often feel envious of your life. Thank you for your message. No one's life is perfect or stress free.

Ellen! I have been following you since the Mango Island Mamma days when Elvis was teeny tiny and always love your videos, recipes and messages through out the years. I’m excited for this new season for you and your beautiful family!❤

This video hit me at my core! This last year has been a whirlwind for our family as my oldest had a traumatic experience with kindergarten in public school resulting in me pulling him to homeschool. Having my children home more has made me really struggle with working full time as I have felt I’m juggling too much and as a result, failing in all areas. I know that not everyone can afford the luxury of putting work on hold however it requires lifestyle changes. A homeschool mom friend I made, chose to sell her dream home and downsize to align her priorities with her heart. I have been feeling that this might be my future as well.

The universe works in crazy ways.. I've had your video in my "Watch Later" playlist since you uploaded it but didn't get around to it until today and I wasn't even too sure what it was going to be about but I absolutely needed to hear this. ❤

I’ve watched your videos for years and I love them! Especially now because our family of 6 just moved to Florida from Minnesota! Your videos are fun and give me inspiration so thank you ☺️☀️🌴

Thank you. You have no idea how many people need to hear this.

Love you, Ellen! Been following from the beginning, and you have always been a great inspiration to me. Motherhood/childhood just goes SO fast ❤ We support you!

Thank you for your wisdom & inspiration, Ellen ✨

Ellen, you’ve always been such an inspiration for me. Take all the time you need. Be the person you are!

Thank you for this Ellen! I’m in that phase of feeling stuck with 3 kids, 3 and under and this is what I needed to hear. Your videos are like a breath of fresh air..

@evaeagle7887

4 ай бұрын

Postpartum.Check your vitamin D and B12 and iron Levels to make sure it's normal u feeling that way about having 3 kids .

@hiddenhand6973

4 ай бұрын

Good advice@@evaeagle7887

Thank you talking reality. As a mom of three kids life is just busy and I have to let go of perfection and doing it all. Some days I get nothing done because I choose to just have fun with my kids.

Have a kind and wonderful day, Ellen!

The intro made me cry. Gorgeous song and gorgeous clips of the family. you enjoying the rain with your daughter was just precious. I'm 6 months pp with my first child and my goodness, what a whirlwind. Those small moments are where the magic is.

Thank you for all your videos. I am seven months pregnant with my first, and you have helped me change a lot of things in my life for the better.

I completely resonate with this message, thank you for being here for us the way you have been for all these years. You are total mom goals for me. You’ve inspired me in so many ways, more than I can count. Love you girl.

This was such a beautiful video and I needed to hear this message too. I just quit 10 year marketing director position this month to spend more time with my children and welcome our 3rd baby. My husband is also military and will begin 6-7 month deployments next year. I will only be freelancing on the side now and it’s been a huge shift and very challenging, though I know it’s needed. Thank you for this one. I resonate deeply with this message. ❤

I love how real you are! Love you and your family! ❤thank you for sharing with us always from the heart. You are such an inspiration

Thank you to you Ellen. This video was very touching and I appreciate you being honest and sharing so much. Thank you for your time and for sharing those delicious recipes ♥♥♥

I think this was your sweetest video ever. It was such a love letter to all your fans/followers/viewers ❤

Love the evolution of your editing Ellen! I'm a videographer by trade and your camerawork and editing is so cinematic. Very well done!

I’ve been watching you forever, and while I don’t have kids, I’m also in a season of life-change. It’s reassuring to know that someone I look up to and admire sometimes also feels that discomfort of change/growth. Thank you for sharing your life with us ❤

Ellen I have been watching your videos for years and you have inspired many to want to live more simply and what it means to eat more healthier! Thank you for sharing your life with us!

You are just so inspiring. I feel like you made this vlog for me. Thank you as always for the reminders to breathe, appreciate the current moment and to be the best for yourself so other’s benefit. ❤🌞

You are my motivation. I love your videos. Please never stop making them if it’s anyhow possible. I love to watch you already over many years. Lots of love from Germany ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Love you Ellen! You are always so inspiring! I loved watching you dance in the rain with your sweet little one. So precious and beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I know whatever you do, you will do with grace. You’re right, these moments with our families are so sacred, you do such a wonderful job of loving your family well! I always look forward to your videos! I’m praying for you to have clarity and peace in this next season of life! Love you girl!

Tuning in after a long time and I am honestly so happy for your kids to see that you’re not showing their faces anymore.

I needed this. Thank you Ellen. You’re an inspirational woman. Whether or not you decide to stop sharing, I’ll look forward to the next time that you do. Until then we can all rewatch your videos if we start missin you💜🙂

Thank you for always being you ❤ I've been here from the very start and honestly you have always inspired me . Do all you need for yourself and your family ❤

I have been following your channel for years and honestly , life is for living you only have moments once and it is so important to slow down and allow some changes change is challenging but good sometimes. We love you so much and we will be right here waiting for you!

Appreciating your transparency. ❤ Been feeling this a lot lately.

it's so crazy ellen, i've been following you for years now, i'm also a tauus and I just made the EXACTLY same decision. Givin up on a job that wasn't fufulling and was stressing me out, keeping me from focousing on what was important for me

Thank you so so much for posting and reminding us of this❤️ so so good!!! 🙌🙏❤️

Thank you Ellen. I needed to hear this. I’ve been feeling this way myself for awhile. Thanks again 🌸❤️

I feel you lady. I'm a single mom and I definitely have this conversation with myself often!

You are such a God send, you don't know how much you are helping us all.

Such a beautiful and well expressed message Ellen... :) The music you selected made me cry every time❤ You are an inspiring human being, especially amongst this dense sea of "highlight" media :) I don't have children yet, but I dream of this day to come very soon. I am taking note of all the books you showed, they all look wonderful. I still remember watching you when your channel was "Mango Island Mama"!

This is such an important conversation especially as a mother! I can relate. I find your videos inspiring!

Oh Ellen. I just love you and have for years. There are not enough content creators like you 💕 so authentic and genuine. We’ll be here when and if you decide you can balance KZread! Thank you for sharing this life of yours. It inspires SO many

I love Suzanne’s message to mothers! I completely agree with you. Prioritizing self care & quality time with our kids means we have to sacrifice time from somewhere else, I’m working on this balance myself. Love your videos & your fam. Much ❤

It's great to have those boundaries and know that sometimes it will just feel like the right thing to do even if it's hard!

Stop making me cry Ellen! What a beautiful video. Goose bumps. Tears. All the feels. Thanks for sharing ❤

Thank you so much for sharing this! Resonates so much right now

I hope you are considering keeping your podcast going. I love the debate topics. It helps me see the other side and find middle ground which is so crucial to society nowadays I feel like.

You’ve helped so many people in so many ways you will never know. I started my vegan, sustainable life over 6 years ago because of your videos and I’m truly grateful but completely understand. I wish you all the peace and joy that you deserve.

Two quotes people told me when my kids were little, that really stuck with me. When your kids are grown, they are not going to remember if your house was clean; they will remember the time, love, and experiences you gave them. Without kids, my wallet would be full, but my heart would be empty.

I will ALWAYS support you and your family, Ellen. You have made a huge impact on the world with this channel AND your podcast. I didn’t cry on parts of this video but I could feel that emotion coming on a bit as I could relate to all of this. I hope you can find that balance and I know you will. 🤗🫂

❤🥲 love you girl. Time with our kids is so short and precious. You’ve given us so much all these years. Sending you so much love ❤❤❤

Super happy for you! I feel you 100% on that! I’m in the process of doing something similar to have time for my family as well! Life is to short❤

Beautiful video ❤thanks for sharing these recipes too, they look unreal! Love hearing your thoughts and perspective on life right now.. it resonates deeply 😊 Hi from Ireland 🇮🇪

loved this video. thanks for sharing so honestly and thoughtfully

Your vidoes haave had a massive impct on me. When i atarted watching i was a full blown addict now ive got 5 years clean, im vegan, im healthy and i turned to your video when things got hard id watch ypur beautiful videos and ive got a savimgs account growing to visit Hawwai. Much love and happiness to you all ❤ from Scotland

I’ve being around for a while watching all of your videos. They inspired me so much and changed my way of eating and living in general. I think it’s the same for almost 800k of your subscribers. And you could influence in a positive way even more people and make this world a happier place. Please don’t stop posting videos! I truly understand your dilemma here. But, May be there is a way to drop on something else, like podcasts (don’t understand me wrong, they’re great too)?

I feel you. I had a big crisis last year and my gamechanger was a working space outside of my home. I work 4 hours a day now in my new space while my husband is with the kids. Afterwards he gets his 3 to 4 hours. We have less time all toghether as a family, but both of us are more relaxed now and I'm starting to become fucused and more creative with my work. I think most people won't realy get the problem because most people have a very different lifestyle.

This woman ,mother and wife speaks volumes with words deeds and actions…… to evaluate what we are building in the moment and adjusting to be our best self so if it years later, we can look back and not have massive regrets or when it comes to our children losing precious time.

I agree with this so much, you can't give more if you don't take that energy/time/space from somewhere else, it is finite! I do wonder what happens if someone has to work to make ends meet but wants to work less or be more present but just can't. I suppose then it's more about perspective and what you do with the time you do have with family ❤️

I know this video will bless so many other mommas who needed to hear this. You're right, Nobody can do everything! It's the lie that is pushed social media and more women need to hear this message!!!! God bless you and your family as you are figuring out this new season of life!! It's going to be beautiful different! But beautiful none the less!

Thank you, you always answer my call in some weird way. Always love your truthfulness and inspiration . ❤xox

I can fully relate to this right now, thank you for sharing! You inspire me to live my best life ❤

Been a silent watcher since the beginning.. Love you and proud of you and Andrew! You deserve to spend as much time as you can with your babies

So beautiful and heart warming so see this video. So glad you share this. It makes me feel proud to be mom and dedicate my precious time to my precious kids and family

Just dropped in to let y'all know ive thought of you guys and pray you guys are thriving and having fun!

Our lives could not be any different from each other BUT something about your videos are so calming for me to watch💛

This resonates so much! I just had my second child and I decided to take a lighter part time job now so that I can focus most of my energy on the family. It feels hard sometimes to not challenge myself too much career wise and to be less social etc but I love having more headspace and time for my loved ones ❤

Totally agree, mum of 5 here, the balancing act is hard work, I squeeze in as much as possible every second of the day, I have had to prioritize exercise as a must-have otherwise I don't perform at my best as a mumma. Sometimes I take my dogs running in the dark after the kids have gone to bed but it is worth it. I am not looking forward to winter here in Aotearoa NZ as there are fewer daylight hours to work with.

Love your videos. Thank you for sharing this with all of us 😍

😍 thanks for this lovely video. Just watched it with my 4 year old. I love the pacing and messaging.

Love this. Recently I’ve dropped more off my plate to focus on my family and invest there more. I thought maybe I’m just being lazy trying to not handle as much but as I’ve noticed in the different folks around who chase careers or fill their time so much, especially the moms, it seems something always gets neglected and I can tell pretty quickly it’s the kids. It reminds me I’m not going to regret keeping my focus on my family now. That’s where I want my success to be.

@NetheriteMCP

3 ай бұрын

This!!!!100%

Been here since you began your youtube journey! Would definitely miss your content but i also 💯 respect and understand taking a break to focus on your family. You have dedicated so much time to this channel. I pray Gods blessings over you and your family! ❤

Love you Ellen and your message just what I needed to hear today ❤

I dont have a lot to say, I dont comment very much to youtube videos and i always love yours lol. but i really loved this one! because im in a tough season, nursing school, hubby working on the road, and 4 soon to be 5 kids. I cannot get it all done! and its so easy to feel defeated! so thanks, this was great!

I did need to hear this right now. Thank you!

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

Thank you so much! I love this❤

Love this! You are ever inspiring me, thank you!

Ellen, I miss you!!!!…and your beautiful family too! I hope and pray to see a post soon 🙏🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻

I just wanna say YOU’RE AN AMAZING MAMA! 🌺 love y’all ❤ God bless y’all.

I'm so excited you put a recipe in I miss your recipes so so much..