vegan kitchen diaries vlog 4 // making kimchi with my toddler

In this video, Bean and I are making kimchi together. Sorry about the lack of voiceover, sometimes life just gets in the way and you have a sleeping toddler beside you so you can't record. But the show must go on!

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[ F A Q ]
♡ Where do you live? - Waterloo, Ontario, Canada :)
♡ Why do you refer to your baby as they/them? Because we don't share Bean's face, sex or name online.
♡ Why are you always wearing gloves? - I have eczema, and atopic dermatitis on my hands, so I wear gloves because of food safety and so they get less irritated.
♡ Is YouTube your full time job? - Yes! Although I do freelance on the side to pay them bills.

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[abbeyg]

Your little one is so sweet! I’m sure they’ll cherish these memories when they are older

[ookgoo]

as I get older, I really appreciate watching my mom prioritize herself in different ways while we were growing up, instead of always doing things "we needed". It's helped me to prioritize myself when work/responsibilities get overbearing, and has helped me to remind my friends the same.

[michelehartley]

❤❤That little voice!! There is nothing sweeter!

[sumsharp]

You're making memories. That's parenting. Good job with the patience mom

[fakelunacy]

omg Bean is so big now so cute! And you're doing an amazing job parenting!

[linzertube]

😊They will remember these moments of when you let them help you. Such a sweetheart…so eager to be with you.❤❤❤

[SquishyRogue]

oh my gosh how big is bean getting! They're so cute and such an amazing chaos sidekick for you! Don't push yourself too hard! <3 Bean is going to have the best memories of cooking as they grow up.

[RebelwheelsNYCShow]

this is adorable <3 bean is the perfect chaotic sidekick <3 you don't even need to explain what you're making because bean will ask and then we all know :) well done, bean :) that said, sending some good vibes to all involved for the solo parenting bit <3

that said, always enjoyable when you upload a video but only as spoons allow. I'm glad you're honoring the reality of your energy and free time :)

[cirv]

Thank you for sharing these moments with us!

[Julia-drgn]

Sometimes voice isn't needed. It's nice and relaxing to just watch you making the kimchi. Nice, as always, to see a video from you. 💜💜💜💜

[laurenv]

I have an almost 2 year old and a 5 month old. It's so fun having them help and see how capable they are but yes also so frustrating at times trying to keep them safe and out of trouble.  Also feeling so drained and trying to not project unnecessary things onto them is really challenging at times.  Right there with you 🙏 I'm dreading some upcoming solo parenting moments as my husband and I will be returning to work very soon after taking maternity/paternity leave. The part about it being a challenging season and having to accept that things will just look differently and go at a different pace is so relatable.  For me it's still challenging to accept even after two kids 🫠. I love your egg salad recipe and have fun watching your videos.  Wishing your family well, you are doing amazing!

[ZeusRahmen-Petra]

Thank you for the lovely video. Please take care of yourself ❤

[shobhamaharaj]

👋 hello little helper Bean. Hope you are having a delicious day Lisa

[Faye_ZIP]

Thank you for sharing this video with us.

[michelleslentzbelcher]

You got this, Lisa. "You can only do what you can do, " and what you're doing is amazing. ❤ Navigating generational trauma on top of everything else is super hard, so I'm glad you're being gracious with yourself. We love you!

[rockinstrawberries]

Omg I didn't know you were solo parenting at the veg fest!!!! That's awesome in the sense that I'm in awe!! Wow 😮 you did great! I was somewhere in the crowd but didn't get to say hi haha

PS: where did you get that kimchi container? It's so cool!! 😮😮

[strangi]

Love you videos, even short or with no voice!😉

[betsysmith]

Solo parenting is not for the weak, definitely not. Bean looks like a bean sprout now. I am pretty sure I saw the first true leaf.

[hollywebster]

I feel like I stayed sick with one virus after another the first 5 years of my son's life! His dad traveled a lot for work and I didn't have much of a support system. I don't know how single parents keep going. It is exhausting trying to take care of everything and everyone all the time.