From ME, an older lady (40) I just want to say life is one strange journey of twists and turns and you are constantly learning and adapting and changing. This is called life, there is a lot to learn. Even at my age!! Stay true to your values, you won’t go far wrong! Your channel is very wholesome and I don’t think you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself! I’m glad you got a second opinion on the lump and can understand how frightening that must have been for you. Lots of love 💕

What a fantastic video Kay, as an older viewer, I’m 56, married 30 years and home maker for 25 of them, it’s really lovely to watch a younger person starting out, learning, changing and growing and love your enthusiasm and realness, particularly when it comes to things like the joy of cat hair, mould in your wardrobe or a big pile of clutter in the corner! Nothing puts me off influencers more than unrealistic ‘perfection’ and those types have a far more negative impact than you ever will so please don’t ever apologise for anything you say or do either in the past or moving forward. I could write you a whole essay of my life experiences but will spare you all that! But just to say I’m thrilled to see you taking steps towards a more natural lifestyle, just take it slow and don’t stress though, progress not perfection is the key. As a U.K. viewer who’s been on the road to ‘recovery’ from potentially toxic products for several years now my personal recommendations would be - Bio d for laundry and cleaning products, U.K. made, natural, eco and vegan friendly and work brilliantly, easily available online through a variety of outlets. But I also make my own cleaners, try 50/50 mix of Bio d washing up liquid and white vinegar, add some essential oil if you like, work’s amazing in the bathroom! Faith in Nature for soaps, shower gels, shampoos and conditioners etc, again made in U.K. and meet the criteria you’re looking for. Also check out a company called Naturally Thinking, based in Surrey, amazing for essential oils skincare etc and also if you want to try your hand at DIY skincare. Make up and skincare I personally love Lavera, I think it’s German but they have a U.K. based website plus it’s available from lots of other online retailers, great products and reasonably priced too! Also Lily Lolo mineral make up is great. For my cookware I originally went for Greenpan but now using the “Neverstick” range from Scoville, I find it brilliant, and none of the toxins found in Teflon coated products. Very reasonably priced and available from Argos, Asda etc etc. One KZreadr you should check out is Skandish Home, I think you’ll love her. I really hope this helps you or anyone else looking for ideas, and of course there’ll be loads of other brilliant suggestions that’ll help everyone in your community including me, we’re never too old to change. Look after yourself, take it slow, stay real and just as you are, you’re an absolute gem X 💕

@annag1202

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Sorry, that KZreadr I recommended should be Scandish Home with a C, not a K

@annijewiss3142

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Yes she’s brilliant and shows you everything you looking for xx

@caffhan

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I can totally agree with your products 👌

@hazeltaylor2641

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What a lovely comment .

I don't see that you've made any mistakes, and you aren't responsible for other people's choices. You live in alignment to yourself and change as many times as you need to. Your channel is my fave and you inspire so many of us kay xx

I love this !!! I’ve stopped watching the materialistic accounts, but I love you ❤ watching you putting up your dad’s Christmas tree and writing your Christmas cards is so normal, I’d rather watch that than somebody spending hundreds on the white company❤

@doreengreen8973

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Totally agree, there few accounts that's not for me... kay keeps it real x

From an even older lady at 68, I have been watching you for about three years, i too am Vegan, and was brought up with old fashioned ways, as they say. Change happens often in our lives, and we have to reassess our lives at times, i can understand with your health and fright. You are doing the right thing, but doing it as if on a journey, bit by bit. Thank you for being honest with everyone, i honestly have to say, i had tears in my eyes, it probably wasn’t easy. I look forward to your journey, and many congratulations on your wedding x

As a breast cancer survivor, I understand your thoughts of wanting to replace anything toxic in your household. I'm so happy to hear that you're not dealing with cancer! So, for skin care, Burt's Bees and Avalon Organics are my favorite products. I especially love Avalon Organics Vitamin C Serum - it's like opening up an orange and applying the scent to your face! For both skincare and makeup, Arbonne products are all B Corp certified and cruelty free. Their products are a bit pricy, but I don't worry about what they're doing to my body when I use them (note: I am not an Arbonne Consultant). For cleaners and laundry detergent and softener, I use all Method products. Anything they make that's scented is all natural. I love their almond wood cleaner for dusting. For cookware, I use Greenpan. They are ceramic non-stick, with no plastic coating, hence no PFAS, BPA, etc. For food storage, I use glass containers. Try to avoid heating anything plastic in the microwave. If I'm reheating leftovers in the microwave, I don't cover anything with plastic wrap - I use paper towels instead. You can also find all natural, organic paper towels that aren't treated with bleach in order to make them stark white. It all depends on how far you want to go with avoiding anything artificial or harmful. Looking forward to your healthier endeavors and seeing what you find and what other subscribers recommend. We can all learn from each other!

@annlink8265

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I used to use a product from /arbonne (It has been several years now, but it was some sort of hormone cream.) that I swore by but realized there was a potential risk of cancer in using it. I stopped once I found out.

@Chloe-cs2nc

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Arbonne is a pyramid scheme aka an MLM company which are extremely unethical and 90% of their salespeople (usually women) lose money each year. Avoid please!

@annag1202

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Breast cancer survivor here also 💕 please be careful with Method products, they’re definitely not naturally scented, only a tiny percentage, the remainder is synthetic and petrochemical derived, found this out when one of their cleaning products made me feel so ill. X

I’m very excited to see your journey as I have been wanting to do similar myself. I would love to see a “what I used / what I use now” comparison of products and your honest opinion as to the performance of the more natural products xx

I heard a great quote once (can’t remember where from): ‘Hold your identity loosely’, which I interpret to mean: don’t pigeonhole yourself or put yourself into a box; you are allowed to change, grow, develop and do things and try things that don’t necessarily fit into the perfect version of yourself that you think you should be. Also it’s ok to try new things or like or do things that don’t match with who you think you should be. xxx

@lifeontheround

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This is a perfect quote ❤️

@dinky..

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Oooo Gemma! That quote gives me goosebumps! I resonate with that so strongly!!! Great advice for us all. Looser identities and lighter hearted attitudes could serve us all well! X

@donnarichards3625

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Love this. We grow and adapt as people as we grow older. Kay should be so proud of the person she was, is and going to be xxx

The world needs more people having these kinds of conversations - people talking about how they've grown and learned! I don't think you have anything to apologise for though, as others have said - we're all on a journey! I'm so excited for your future low-tox content! We're predominantly low-tox and it's something we've worked on over the course of 3 years to get to where we are, it all takes time. Something I didn't expect when we started the journey was how much the low-tox aspect would also end up referring to things like mindset and mental health. I'm excited for you on this new journey! I have no doubt it's going to be beautiful 😊

Too add scent to laundry- buy wool dryer balls and place several drops of essential oils on the them before you add to the load.

Awwwww Kay you are the most beautiful soul 😘. Please dont ever feel that you have to justify yourself or be accountable to anybody other than yourself. This journey called life is the most confusing thing we'll ever encounter & as you get older you'll realise that things & possessions just dont matter & having a good old clear out really does clear your mind & make you realise what really is important. In 2019 I got a call to say my dad had a fall & was in hosp....without hesitation I went home telling my family & stay for a week, now when I arrived he seemed fine & was wondering why id made the long journey home, however I was told by his parkinson consultant that he was end of life! I was shocked to the core but my proud dad had struggled & coped with this horrible disease for over 20 years without complaining (different generation). Anyway he decided he wasnt quite ready to go & hung on for 4months!....bed ridden....it was the most awful time, but it made me realise what was important. I had only packed enough clothes for a week, but so what I just rotated them, I didnt need anything I just wanted to spend every minute with my gorgeous dad which I did until he passed. I came back to my family 3 days before xmas & was immediately overwhelmed with what needed to be done in lead up to xmas, but you know what I didnt care that my house needed a good clean as hubby didnt quite do it how I do, & cupboards needed filling as he'd eaten pretty much everything from it. It made me realise the most important thing was to do what was important to me & that was spending the last 4mths of my dads life together. The latest fashions or new festive scents for my house, or my house being decorated a certain way did not matter. I was back with my family that id missed soooo much! What im trying to say Kay is do you! Evaluate whats important for you & Dom & dont ever think you are less of a person by not following the latest trends!!!! It really doesnt matter at end of day. You follow your path to find your happiness. Luv your vlogs. Take care 😍 xx

@linreynolds392

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Also theres a lovely lady on here I watch when im feeling abit yuk LIFE OVER 60 WITH SANDRA, shes very calming & really talks about life in a good way......I know shes alot older than you Kay but give her a try.....shes another beautiful soul 😘 x

@renaecushman5031

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I agree. Keeping up with the newest fashions and environmentally damaging trends loses its appeal as we get older. We start thinking about the world we leave after us. I first realized this when my mother was in her last months fighting through brain cancer. I spent much of that time in the hospital with her.

@donnarichards3625

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@lisalaird8816

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So glad you’re okay, Kay, and please be gentle with yourself! You’re a great influence on viewers because of your genuine warmth, your kindness, your mindset, your intentionality, your willingness to keep growing and learning, and you have been so as every version of yourself you’ve shared with KZread. Who you are as a person is more important than the products you have used along the way. You haven’t let anyone down by using chemical cleaners or anything like that, and you don’t have to feel guilty about the possibility of our following suit - we all make our own decisions. But we’re also here for and excited to support your shift back to more naturally-derived products, too! No shame. Much love. And again, so glad that you’re okay!

Hi Kay. You are a beautiful young lady with a kind heart. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise. What you have mentioned in this video, it so much resonates with me. I too have been struggling these past 3 years and I think too much and get overwhelmed with life. I am in my early sixties, and take care of my terminally ill husband and my aging mom. I made no time for myself and my health started to go down. Somehow, I have decided that I don't want to feel locked in my box and started making small changes. I started with "clean" home made toothpaste, make my own cleaning products and have found a washing powder that is eco friendly. Small changes. My diet has changed as well, eating only clean foods. I also make time to do fun things, like my gardening.

Dear Kay, you don't ever have to apologize for your life journey! It is just that, a journey where you learn what works for you as well as what not works for you. Following your journey here on KZread has helped me more than I know how to express, and you inspire me to move on in my own journey to a more mindful and intentional life. Thank you for being real and honest!

Such a beautiful and honest video. I am so relieved to hear you talk about trying to do better for the environment and your health but that trying to do that perfectly feels so heavy. I struggle with that myself and this was so refreshing to hear. Thank you! 🌸

I so respect you for this video. We are always growing and changing and learning. This is one more level for you. There is nothing more eye-opening than a health scare. You just continue doing what you have to do and we will always be there with ya!

I’ve had depression & I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I tried to take my own life but finally I asked for help. It’s so important to speak out. I’m new to your channel & I love your honesty.

We live and we learn- that’s all you are guilty of. All we can do is walk this walk each day with our imperfections and try to improve and change the things and ways we fall short. We’re still here for you Kay! Sending ❤

Oh, Kay 💚 Lifestyle changes are a big thing and take time. I’m sorry you went through this scary experience and I know it’s easier said than done but I hope you’ll have some grace with yourself because you’re doing the best you can with the information you have. There is plenty we can always be doing to be “better”, but sometimes we’re just trying to survive - especially in the last few years. Excited for this change for you because it was one of the first things I did on my journey and it made a noticeable difference in the way I felt. Praying that for you too!

Bless you. This must have been so hard for you. I honour your vulnerability and openness.x

@Livingthelifeyoulove

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Thank you ❤️

Hi Kay, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last May. It was found by accident by other scan and within 4 weeks it had spread to my bowel. I was so blessed that it was found as I would not be here now given how aggressive it was. Had urgent and undergoing chemo so I get exactly how freaked out you were and it is only natural. Your videos have been a source of comfort because they are so homely and drama free. I wish you the best of luck on your new path. You are drowning and changing as anyone in tune with themselves and the world should and I admire you for it. Best wishes xx

Kay, you have the best aura, so calming and at peace with life, Thank you for just being you I am so happy for you that you are ok from your scare, sometimes (unfortunately) life does have to scare us to get us back on our main path.as long as Echo & Rory still make appearances I will still be watching, cannot wait for our new content to start (we all need to be a bit more present and open to looking at change for our Home (Earth)). xx

Sorry to hear you've had such a scare and so happy you're okay 😘Complete respect that you've had the honesty to say you might of taken a wrong road but you're on the right one now. We are all human so don't beat yourself up! Your videos are lovely and heartwarming and I'm sure help many people. I'm wanting to reduce the amount of chemicals in my every day life so any research and recommendations would be super amazing! X

Big hugs Kay - I'm really sorry about the time spent worrying but I'm so glad you are ok. I watch a beautiful channel called Scandish home who has a great cleaning section that is all non toxic. Noemie is a doll and would be well worth a watch. She has great make your own products xx

@carolynhoover9444

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I also watch Scandish. She is fabulous

This was so relatable! Thank you for sharing 🥰 I started a similar journey several years ago for ethical and health reasons. I've been vegetarian (and probably about 80% vegan) for years. We also live in an extremely toxic world, which has been normalized by society. I'm so glad more ethical, sustainable, eco-friendly brands have been created in recent years. Candles, cleaning products, and anything I use on my body were the first swaps I made. My skin is extremely sensitive, so that helped push me in a more natural direction early on. I also have chronic inflammatory diseases that were caused and still triggered by inflammatory foods/drinks. I'm so happy you are making positive changes for yourself and the environment and support you 100% on your journey! ❤️

Dearest precious Kay these things will.come our way and yes it changes us but I always see the bright side and believe if you draw near to our Father God you will find the full joy that isn't the joy of the world but a joy that can't be measured with anything else. It is wonderful for you to change things but you will notice how awesome you will start to feel once our Father God takes over. Let Him be the center of your world. Then stand back and see the true happy life that you deserve. Don't be hard on yourself! Jesus loves you and Kay I love you.

Kay, I love and respect you more than ever! I’m very excited to follow and be inspired by you while you uncover your new path 🤗 I’m old (52 lol) with my first grandchild on the way. I want to be a great example for her and I look forward to learning a lot from you to help me be able to accomplish this. Thank you for your open and kind heart.

Dear friend. You are just fine. And you don't need to explain your life. You create content, but you have your privacy as well. You are young and change belongs to your stage of life. Just go for it, what ever it is.

Also check out Scandish home videos as she used homemade natural cleaners in her home x

We do better , when we know better! Educating ourselves is the best source of becoming the person we are striving to become. I think you have been finding yourself for years and doing a wonderful job of it! All the best for your future!

Thank you so much for sharing your heart!!!! Please don’t apologize, you’ve done nothing more than grown as a human being!! I wish I would have found you from the beginning, but I have watched all of your past videos on both channels 😊 You’re an incredibly lovely young woman with a good head on her shoulders. I’m so sorry for anyone who criticizes you, it must be very difficult to handle. Please know that you are valued, appreciated and loved for who you are sweet Kay!! Sending love and hugs to you 🥰🙏🏻❤️❌⭕️

@Livingthelifeyoulove

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Thank you lovely Fran! I really appreciate you and all of the kindness you bring xxxx

@angiesteele1107

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I totally agree with what you're saying. Kays a lovely person with a good heart ♥

@HerCupOfCOZY

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Yes, absolutely nothing more than respect for being you, sweet Kay! We love you and we're all allowed to change and pursue what's best for us in the season we're in!

@Rosanne1965

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What Fran said !!! And You are loved for you ! Thank you for inspiring me and all the love you share on your vlogs to us! ❤❤❤❤❤

@carolynmangipudi9898

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1000% agree with Fran Ricardo. Unfortunately, when you are in the public eye, with the good followers, comes the critical who on the otherside of their keyboard/cellphone being mean and ruthless. When I come across mean comments on anyone's KZread, I don't reflect on the person providing their video, I deem the commentators rude, and they are unhappy with themselves or their life so have to unleash on others. You continue to be you Kay, your lovely in & out. I understand why you chose to apologize as an influencer, you may have felt led astray from others influencing you, not really being true to your own self and ways, physically or mentally. Really nice of you to share your very personal self..you continue you and try not to take to heart mean, unkind words of others. Those meanies are miserable with themselves not you.

I’m so proud of your movement. I know it is hard and I struggle with the exact issue you shared. Together we CAN make a change and the amazing part is that we can do it on our own time and allow each other to walk our own path. THANK You!!!

Thank you so much Kay for your honesty. I so appreciate the way you gently bring in change without putting huge pressure on yourself. I have felt “stuck” for so long, failed to change because I felt overwhelmed by the process of it. You shine your beautiful, wise light on a new approach and one I shall gladly follow. xx

So proud of you to be honest with yourself and us. Followed you from the beginning, and feel like you are coming back to a new old kay. Be yourself, change is always there and that is okay! I am here for you as a person, the content is just a bonus 💚

White vinegar is probably one of the best natural cleaners you can use in your home! Soo many recipes online for how to use it for like a bathroom spray etc. Also ecover (think that is how you spell it) they do amazing stuff! Tesco and Sainsburys stock them like washing up liquid and laundry detergent ☺️

@Livingthelifeyoulove

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I need to try making my own again soon, I already have the glass bottles so I don't know what's stopping me.. just need some vinegar! ❤️

@kolokta

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@@Livingthelifeyoulove Best thing I’ve ever done is make my own 🙌🏻 also look up making your own febreeze. You can reuse your old bottle, still make your home and fabrics smell lovely but without the chemicals

@maxinerobson5336

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Nancy Birtwhistle is a great person to follow on Instagram if you need info on this. I’m all about making my own cleaning products now. She has a couple of books out and they are wonderful; full of eco tips. Well done, Kay. That was a lot. 👏 💪🏼 ❤

@annlink8265

Жыл бұрын

How can you get over the smell of cleaning with vinegar? I would be tempted to try but when I use it to clean my coffeemaker, the smell almost makes me gag. I need tips, suggestions.

@Karincl7

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@@annlink8265 actually the smelt dissapears verry fast, maybe try it once

Thank you, Kay, for this honest video ♥ As someone who felt quite the same last November (a very suspicious mole had to be removed and the doctor scheduled a very urgent appintment for the surgery...all good in the end) I totally get the feeling you have now! I, too, changed a lot over the last 12 months to keep my husband and me as healthy as I can and to be more responsible with nature, life and everything. We buy organic mostly, eat waaaay less meat, I bake my own bread, we have a balcony garden now, I do my own room scents, use bees wax candles, use naturals soaps only, cook fresh most of the time, use organic, natural skin care products and cleaners...and much more! And still, everyday I learn more, and this journey is exciting. I see it as an adventure, with quests I can do and bonus I can get ;) So I think this journey will be joyful for you, too, at least I hope so ♥ As I live in Germany I don´t think I can give you many tipps what to buy where sadly, but I think you´ll find a lot of good options in the UK as well. We go there on holiday 2x a year and I´m always excited to find products there ;) I really hope you never have to feel this scary feeling again and wish you all the best! Doro

Good for you!!! We are ready when we are ready! It has taken me decades to make some changes and I am sure there are still loads of changes for me to make! Cheers!

You are an inspiration and blessing. Keep doing your thing. We are here for it.

Dear sweet Kay, apologies are not needed. I found your channel about 6 months or so ago. Your channel has always intrigued me and brought me so much joy. What you have spoken about here today is what I have thought about myself. I applaud you for taking the time and speaking out on what is on your mind. I look forward to watching more of your journey. I wish you the very best, and sending positive thoughts and prayers for you. I am in the USA, and hope to find some healthy choices here as well.

I’ve loved your videos for a while now and all I would say is don’t be so hard on yourself, you’re an amazing person and life is a journey for us all. I recently had a similar scare (everything’s fine) so I completely relate to how it shakes you. I’ve promised myself to be in the moment more and embrace the joy in life as another serial over thinker xxx

You are such a lovely genuine person..I have been watching you for years and just love being part of all your changes. From one over thinker to another just keep going!

Well done Kay for sharing your thoughts. So sorry you have had to carry such burdens, especially the lump, but you are right in that all these things inform us and help us to decide how we want to live. All that you have experienced, I have too and can totally relate to your story. It takes guts to be different to what is considered the norm. I no longer follow lots social media accounts as I realised many were influencing people to spend money on items that were not necessary, that would give you a better life if you bought it. I live a very slow and simple life and have never been happier! Looking forward to joining you on your new journey of discovery. Sending you much love xxx

You have shared your heart from the very first videos I saw when you were packing for New Zealand. And it has been your heart all along regardless of topic that entrances me. I love how you have shared all the changes throughout the years. And you will continue being authenticly you! Thank you!

I’m sorry you had a health scare, things like that really can shake you. You put this all really articulately, and I’m glad you’re planning to do this slowly and with compassion for yourself. As someone who eats mainly plant-based and is concerned with sustainability etc it’s really overwhelming trying to make decisions as a consumer, and a lot of it comes down to brands who should be doing more. So definitely just try your best without boxing yourself in! ❤

I love and appreciate the honesty in this video. We all grow and become better as people and that’s all we can do. To think you’ll be the same as you were 5 years ago isn’t fair tbh. That’s 5 years worth of experiences and changes. I can’t wait to see your future videos 🥰🤍

Dear Kay - No need to apologize AT ALL! No judgment, no shaming, and no blaming here. In fact, I want to tell you how much I appreciate you and this video, and your channel. This was a good, healthy video and a reminder to me as well. I just turned 59 in October. I am in America. I work full-time as a teacher specialist for the State of California as a special education assessment specialist. I also have my two 88-year-old parents who live in my house with me. I am their main caretaker. In addition, I live with major clinical depression and anxiety. I tell you this because I, too, haven't been caring for myself because I'm so busy taking care of everyone else. I haven't had a mamogram in 5 years, etc. I have so many things that my main doctor has prescribed that I'm not doing. I do see my psychiatrist religiously, however. You encourage me to begin to shop less and do more self-care and follow my doctor's advice. While this was a wake-up call for you, your video was a wake-up call for me and I am beyond grateful. It is time I put myself first so that I will be in better health when I'm 88 than my parents are. I don't want to be a frail old person and be dependent because, although I have three grown and married daughters, I don't want them to have to do what I'm doing. Sorry, this comment is so long, but I did want to thank you, and I wanted to explain why. I can't wait to follow you on this new journey!!! With love, Lisa from America.

Thank you for such a heartfelt share! Recently, I lost my mother and after recieving a large inheritance, I felt a huge responsibility to take an inward look at how I had spent money in the past...I knew my mother would have wanted me to wisely and carefully spend what she and my father worked so hard at to save and pass on to me. In reflecting my own personal spending, I realized how much money I have wasted in the past six years or so, buying what other people were suggesting on their channels; as you said...clothes, makeup, gadgets, energy drinks, food companies, etc. This realization put me onto a huge path of change. We can slowly lose ourselves by the lures of social media. And although that can be scary, it also opens us up to new change and a better way. Kay, I support you all the way on your new path, you are a gem of a person...and your channel is on my list of the few channels I am remaining to watch. I am with you as you go forward! As the saying goes, " wherever you go, there you are!"

Loved your honesty in this video,and the direction your undertaking. I’ve been watching you for quite a few years,and I’m really looking forward to the future. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

You'll find the right balance that is right for you. Always appreciate your honest talks with us. I've been on a similar path with chronic health issues and living a vegan & eco friendly life then the opposite and it's so easy to just indulge or not think about the impact we are having and I'm also trying to find what's important to me and living in a way that I am happy about. I definitely relate to the journey but I think it's admirable to experiment and learn from it. Take care xx

There is no need to apologise at all. Some times we have to make health the main priority and other things will fall. We are only human. Thank you for allowing us to follow you on this journey to become more ecofriendly xx

Hi Kay, Thank you so much for such an honest video. It’s so good that you are brave enough to be open and vulnerable. It is inspiring to anyone who is looking to grow & develop. You don’t have to apologise for any detours you have made on the journey. We all do the best we can in the circumstances in which we find ourselves. If you go off the path, you learn so much about yourself and it helps us to grow, to be humble and to recognise that none of us are perfect. You are a lovely,warm, honest and beautiful person. ❤ For candles, I can highly recommend Echo candles! Lovely soy wax handmade in Somerset in recyclable glass jars. Wonderful fragrances in candles and reed diffusers. 😊

I was vegan for 3 yrs and what I found out over a yr ago was due to medical issues veganism was like lighting a match on a puddle of gasoline. My blood work was like that of a person with lupus, I started having mental health issues etc. Now over a yr eating a clean balanced diet all that has leveled out. I was highly influenced by vegan KZread and not everything is for everyone. We have to do what works for ourselves regardless if it works for others. Being influenced is such a 2022 issue...I'm 40 and I miss the days before social media when we were just who we were without the constant barrage of influence. ❤️ I needed to hear this today bc I have been really allowing myself to be influenced recently as something to hold onto instead of looking inward. Thanks for talking about this!

I’ve been loving your videos since I first discovered your channel and I’m very much looking forward to the new direction you’re going with it.

Trank very much vor this (and all the other) video! It is so special that you address your changes and having been following you for quite some time now during the early declutters, the time in NZ and back in the UK now it feels to me like a conclusion. Before the housekeeping felt like something so different from other times of your life and now to me it feels like you shared so much of your growth in the longer perspective, that I now can understand better and also can relate to much deeper. Thank you for your Sharing!

I’m a cancer survivor so I feel all the good feels for you right now. Mind you I’ve adored watching you for the last few years since I first discovered you. I try to be as natural as possible and I adore young living essential oils and use them throughout my home from skin care to doing the dishes. I’m weaning myself off candles to the fake candles to still have the cost feeling without the toxins (I know that’s not perfect but I love having candle light so it’s my best option) I can’t wait to see where you go with this. Be careful what you tell yourself Kay as your such a gorgeous soul and life’s a journey. ❤

I just want to give you all the love in the world. You are someone that I look up to and I can't wait too go on this journey with you!💖🌟

I am on this journey with you. I took a step back and a big breath and I am starting, again. It's life, it's a cycle, you are perfectly allowed to zig and zag. That's life. Toxicity is being removed, on all levels and all around here.

I've always loved your kindness, authenticity and open heart 💖 And I love that you're trying to live your best life - taking us along with you. You're such an inspiration! 🙌

You should be very proud of yourself for sharing such hard to share thoughts. I have chronic fatigue and struggle everyday with this. Please don’t be so anxious about doing the right thing. Everybody’s views will always be different to yours. Sending big hugs and kisses xxx

This is such a humbling video and exactly what I needed right now. Thank you for being so honest and open with us 💕

I'm grateful it was just a scare because you have impacted my life for the past 3 years. This world needs more of you and so do I. When my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3, it really shook me as well. I wont forget her getting her results on Christmas day 2019. She had surgery to remove the breast and is doing a lot better. My mom seems happy and living her life even more now than ever. These experiences really make you aware of your mortality and the mortality of the ones closest to you.

Well done Kay 👏 I know that couldn’t have been easy but feel very proud of you ❤ Life is one big ongoing lesson and everyone is allowed to change opinions and evolve as many times as is needed to be true to themselves! Do what is best for you whilst leading a life of compassion, integrity and authenticity…much love to you 😘

Thank you Kay, this was such an honest video and it's so wonderful that you're choosing to share this journey with us! 💕

I just finished watching your honeymoon videos and can’t believe everything that you mentioned going on in the background. It looked so perfect and you looked so blissfully happy. I understand about the overthinking and ruminating thoughts- I suffered badly from health anxiety a few years ago….a small symptom can suck the life out of you. So glad that it was only a scare. Also so excited for the new trajectory of your channel. I already loved your content but am excited to learn more about your toxin free life. Xx

Kay you are such a kind and beautiful lady. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. I have been following you for a long time now, and I will continue to follow you on your new journey.🇦🇺🦘❤️💜💖🐈🐈

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Thank you so much my lovely, and thank you for being here xxxx

Kay, you’re a honest, kind and brave person. There is nothing you need to feel bad about for the rest of your life. My family have been on the C journey a lot and it could possibly be my future too. Its a terrifying feeling. Well done for facing it head on. So glad you’re okay xx *to add. I’m also on this journey too. Including looking into balancing my hormones, glucose and a healthy home. I’m so glad that your videos will continue to be so helpful and uplifting for me as they ALWAYS have. Xxx

Oh Kay, I just love you! I have learned from your journey and that is very positive, so thank you! I am really excited about what you will be sharing in the future! I love that you are honest, trustworthy, genuine, inspirational and have a pure heart! You are a safe, honest space on the internet which is such a blessing in the world today! Love and hugs Jackiex ❤️

Beautiful Video Kay! All we can do is better! The universe has a funny way of giving up a wake up call from time to time. Remember to take it slow and just go step by step. Don't overwhelm yourself. You are on the right path. Go You!!!

Welcome back Kay 🌈 You're a beautiful human missy, don't be too hard on yourself, you've still kept growing in so many other areas 🌹 Proud of you - Sending love from Australia as always 🌻

You’re such a beautiful soul, please don’t beat yourself up ❤ sending you so much love. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing with us. Wishing you all the best.

The world is changing it's natural that we feel the need to change, and it's also scary because of the responsability we have with our family. Love your words and your honesty. Life is a journey ❤

Kay, happy that you are doing fine! Don’t worry too much about the changes since these are an integral part of life. What is important in my opinion is to reflect on the new things we learn, on past behavior and new ideas, to admit when one was wrong or took a path that didn’t suit oneself etc. This makes us grow as humans instead of holding on to stiff ideas how one should be or behave. We need to be much kinder to ourselves and to others. 🌸

Finally able to sit & watch this video. Thank you for sharing this with us. I’m so sorry you have had such a scare with your health & wish you well. Please don’t apologise for things you feel you may have influenced in the past. Tbh you come across as the most genuine people I have seen on you tube & love everything you post x

Hi Kay (from NZ). Thanks for sharing your story and sorry for the big scare you have been through. I found you when you were living at home still and talking about minimalism, prior to your NZ travels, van life adventures and everything that has followed since (congrats on your wedding by the way). I used to love when you followed a more eco friendly lifestyle so super excited you are getting back into that as that is the life I also try to live. I’m about to move into my first home and will be the first time I have ever lived alone and can truly live as toxin free as possible. I’ve been enjoying purchasing natural products and am looking forward to your future videos on this topic. Love watching you and your life as it unfolds, thanks for sharing it with us all. Supporting you always 😊

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Thank you for sticking with me through all the changes i've been through, I really appreciate your unconditional support. Amazing that you're moving into your home with so much intention, enjoy every second. Thank you for being part of this wonderful community xxxx

We’ve all got the opportunity to reflect on our past and be introspective and it sounds like this is exactly what you’re doing. Well done for acknowledging what you want to change and I look forward to your recommendations and your journey. Be brave! ❤

Even the smallest most random changes can make an impact! We as humans grow and while we see errors in our past ways and things we want to continue to build upon that we already do. You are growing changing and becoming who your supposed to be in this season! There isn't any one in the world who stays the same. I am excited to see you grow! You've come so far already!!!

Dear Kay, there are a lot of comforting words I wanted to write to you after watching this vulnerable, honest and wise vlog. But in the end I just want to give you and your beautiful soul a big hug! ❤ Please be as kind to yourself as you would be to any one person who confined you in such a personal journey. Looking forward to your new journey videos!

This is the most lovely and honest video. I absolutely applaud you. I am in complete agreement with you. Its not about perfection, we should never strive for that. My dad always used to say that you will never stop questioning yourself on what you do and you never should. We are forever evolving and moving forward in this life. Each phase is different and should be embraced. I'm so looking forward to your future content. Well done you. Xx

Thank you for this open and inspirational discussion. I will be moving into my house 6 months from now and I am excited to go on this journey with you. 😘

All of us grow and evolve over time. So you should never apologize for doing exactly that ❤️

This is exciting!! I’m about to move to the UK with my little family and will definitely be keeping an eye 👁 it for your cleaning recommendations for cleaning/laundry products.

Give yourself grace, we are all on a journey and we learn, we grow, we change ❤

Dear Kay, don’t be so hard on yourself ! Life is life, we change, we learn, and sometimes we get a bit lost before finding back our track… Nothing to be ashamed of! You are just human, and no one ever need to be perfect! Can’t wait for your next videos, you are so kind and calming… I just love starting week-end days with your channel 😊 Sending love ❤

You have always done the best you could for the space you were in at the time. Please don't beat yourself up. Excited for these new changes. Can't wait to follow along.

It’s exciting to see you circling back a bit ❤ I’m a huge HUGE fan of your van life videos / lifestyle. I’ve taken so much from that part of your life. It’ll be fun watching your metamorphosis. ❤️❤️

This is a wonderful video Kay. I totally relate to what you said about suffocating in that tiny box of perfectionism. I am vegan and try to be as eco friendly as possible, but in the past year you have inspired me to look after my mental wellbeing and put less pressure on myself, which has been so important for me! I'm looking forward to your videos going forward xx

Happy for you to do what your heart's desires ❤️and the things it's good for you !!!!🥰

Thank you for being so open and honest. I love that you lead by example ♥️, we are so quick to forgive others and give others grace, but not to ourselves. One day at a time and everything happens for a reason ✨️. This is a lesson that I have learned from being in a rough place. You are a beautiful person and deserve nothing but the best 🥰

This is such an amazing video and one I can personally relate to so much! I was also on a very non toxic and natural journey a few years ago but my life changed, as life does, and it kind of all got put on the back burner. Budgeting and convenience really took over in the past while and it wasn’t until about a month ago that I thought what am I doing, I know better than this! And have now been on my own journey back to what I love and believe in which is non toxic products, essential oils, sustainable clothing and home products etc. its so nice to hear that you are back on the journey too! Xxx

Can hardly wait to watch your journey! Whatever you're using on your face is working. You look beautiful 😍!

I’m so excited to see where this goes Kay. I’ve been trying to be more eco friendly for years but also lost my way over lockdown, and got swept away with the hinch movement. I am starting to go back to home products from Norwex. Most of them you can just clean with water! Also, for candles, try the self care co. All natural, hand made from a small business. I’ve also started a small veg patch, because I think even growing some food for myself would mean less pesticides and plastic packaging. I’m a working mum of 3 children so I don’t have lots of time to dedicate to doing everything from scratch. But like you say, we can only do our best! 💚

I’ve loved your content since the beginning…..one of your OG’s. I love that you’re growing and evolving as you grow up as we all do. I’m here for all of your content ❤

Kay, thank you for sharing this as it takes guts to put yourself out there. Mostly I am so glad you are okay. As others have commented life means always learning and growing. Don’t beat yourself up for being human. Evolving into the person we want to be takes time and we’re always changing. I’m so excited for you and your family that you are on this new journey. I myself am passionate about using simple, natural and toxic free products. My lungs, skin and senses can no longer handle the harshness of chemicals products. It’s started for me in my early 20’s from a reaction to a perfume and I’m now 44 and could never go back. Life is fresher without all the added toxins and perfumed scents. I feel like you will really enjoy this new path ahead. I’m so exited to follow you on this journey. You really are an amazing, sweet person and I support you 100%! Look forward to your future videos. Much love from the U.S. ❤️

I'm so excited for these changes! A few recommendations off the top of my head: *Zero waste bulk foods - for packaging-free larder essentials *ocean saver - it's a capsule you just dissolve in water to make a cleaning spray *Milk and more - do some great eco friendly options like Fill and you can return the packaging back to the delivery person Also I'll add that you soon get used to fragrance-free living. We wash clothes with Ecover zero and started off by replacing our fabric conditioner with white vinegar and essential oils, before ditching that entirely. Now I can't stand fragranced laundry or Method sprays! Wishing you and the family the best of luck on this journey.

Hi Kay I love all your videos, I am 45yrs old and i'm still learning everyday but that is what life is all about. Don't be so hard on yourself, you are a young woman finding her way in life. I am really looking forward to watching your channel as I always have done, Sending you lots of love xx

Bless you my lovely ❤You are so brave to share this xx you are only human. We all get pulled along , sometimes in the wrong direction. You’ve strayed from you life path but you’ve faced your demons and stepped back on your life path. Give yourself time, reflect and do what’s right for you. Be kind to yourself. We are under so much pressure. Love you and your honesty xx Laundry, Smol are amazing. Xx

Kay you look so happy now you have decided to make changes . Life is full of change . I’m 67 and still making mistakes and learning from them . Love from Oz 🇦🇺

I’m looking forward to your future content. You’re a fab influence for people of all ages, well done for sharing and being so honest.

I use an app each time I go shopping. It analyzes every single product I use, cleaning products, cosmetics etc. So it really helps to choose wisely

This video really struck a chord with me. During lockdown I really relied on shopping more (not excessively, but more than I needed!) I've found that even when I buy products that aren't sold as 'sustainable', I take care of them or buy/use them less. This has made me mindful and live at a slower pace! The TikTok app always made me 'want more things' so I deleted it :) Thank you for your honesty, we all love you so much and I admire your ability to self reflect so efficiently! You're incredible and I look forward to watching the adventures you go on in your next chapter 🌱♥