ThisGatheredNest: Lip Fillers and Lil Critters | Part 3

[Freecali]

It looks like she doesn't know what kind of content to make... That 5 mins video about what kids say was just weird, she should have made a list of the stuff HER kids said in the past. Other than that, no video in 5 days. Here are some ideas Angie:

Bedroom sharing setup (we still haven't see many rooms in the house since they moved)
Our plans for the house expansion
Our plans for our summer garden
Sheet pan dinners for a large family
Our emergency food supply
Interviews with other people who adopted (she hardly ever talks about adoption anymore)
Kid clothing haul (she always talks about her clothes...)
Hiking with 8 kids
How to get ready with a large family

I mean at this point I'd watch a video about baby names she loves if that would make her not talk about fences and llamas

I think the content slowdown is due to overwhelm.

Her and CR took over the “private group” and her content there is lacking. I think she loves the IDEA but to truly keep up with it is a huge tile commitment.

She’s doing 2 YouTube channels while trying to dial back family content, so that’s more pressure and time on HER alone.

She has a bunch of animals that don’t feed, clean, and care for themselves

She doesn’t yet have an office to work in without a million distractions

She’s got 8 kids

Homeschooling

And who knows what else is going on behind the scenes setting up the farm plans, future book, etc

Hopefully she finds that assistant she was looking for (and feels comfortable enough to truly delegate) because she’s got a LOT of plates to keep spinning

[wasteoftime]

Considering what Angie said in their last vlog, that their mailbox was destroyed (presumably by a vehicle), with the mention of empty bottles strewn around the curb, and swingers parties held in her home, I wonder if her image of this idlyllic, family community has changed. I understand the pandemic and being the winter season, but it feels like the vlogging camera has never left the home. I can think of three times they blogged away from home: the trip to the horse store/Benihana, car ride to get llamas and one 15-second clip at the farm supply shop to get hay.

I’m wondering if they are trying to hide their YT celebrity, or if they feel any kind of prejudice being a family on social media. I can’t imagine if my neighbors had all that knowledge of my home’s interior and all the projects we had planned. Their community was supposedly very “Mayberry” and friendly, but they haven’t showed anything of the town. No drives to see holiday lights, or trip to town square. Not even the local Target or any shops nearby. Maybe they just don’t want to put the effort in anymore, they just whip the camera out at home to film one of their daily farm feedings and walks, then the kids dancing around the house and call it a day.


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I've been thinking the same things. It would've been nice to see a town square and lights trip, we had nothing this year because of Covid and ended up watching online light shows and things.


Instead she plagiarizes other peoples IG comments for a 5 min video, and it wasn't funny at all. Just tons of comments about having a "big butt" that are all the same She has 7 verbal children and couldn't think of more than one single funny thing her own kids have said or done over the past 14 years. Maybe she should've asked Kennedy and Shelby, i'm sure they know the cute and funny things the other kids have done

[Espeon]

Wow... They didn't get one new dog but two. She says it's only the start for 2021 and that there will be a lot more animals joining the farm. So that's two adults, 8 children, three dogs, seven (?) horses, four goats, two pigs, two llamas. When will it be enough? Is there some kind of psychological disorder where a person always needs new things and never feels content?

When Kennedy was petting one of the pups, Benji walked to her crying... He doesn't want to share his mom .

All in all it was just another vlog of them walking around outside petting animals.

[Freecali]

Wow... They didn't get one new dog but two. She says it's only the start for 2021 and that there will be a lot more animals joining the farm. So that's two adults, 8 children, three dogs, seven (?) horses, four goats, two pigs, two llamas. When will it be enough? Is there some kind of psychological disorder where a person always needs new things and never feels content?

When Kennedy was petting one of the pups, Benji walked to her crying... He doesn't want to share his mom .

All in all it was just another vlog of them walking around outside petting animals.

2 bunnies! Chickens on the way!

IDK... seems like she can hardly keep up with her current workload. Videos slowing down, projects not finished, etc

[Beccaboom22]

I think she isn't allowed to adopt any more kids and it's made her snap slightly. I moved in November and am honestly still unpacking and enjoying our new surroundings. Buying so many animals and starting so many projects is seriously bizarre.



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[Tweedles3]

It’s almost at the point that this is no longer amusing, is something mentally off? We’ve all asked multiple times, who is taking care of all these animals and children? Only two of their kids seem like they care about any of this, and are old enough to help. Counting Angie’s parents, that’s six capable people. I was just imagining CR having to take orders from his wife and FIL all day, everyday - I would go mad.

I know Covid and isolation has affected people mentally, by varying degrees, but not to this level. It’s like entertainers that get into drugs because they have so much money and nothing to do, but are emotionally missing something. She made a recent IG post about Benji growing up, joking that she was going to get a new animal. We knew that wasn’t a joke, it’s a predictable pattern. Of course, she can’t just adopt one, has to be two (except for Aslan, which was more a gift for CR). Gotta give them a matchy set of names, too.


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[Espeon]

I think she isn't allowed to adopt any more kids and it's made her snap slightly. I moved in November and am honestly still unpacking and enjoying our new surroundings. Buying so many animals and starting so many projects is seriously bizarre.



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As far as I know I don't think there are limits to how many kids you can have to adopt if you are doing a private infant adoption (like Jonah and Benji). But yes it's getting bizarre

[Pfefferminza]

I guess her sister having another baby is not helping with her almost pathological need to care for something small and "helpless". I guess some people are more into being motherly than others but starting to hoard animals is not the best outlet for that. Her other animals grew out of the baby stage. So new babies need to start arriving...

I kind of like Angela - and that behaviour really makes me said for her. Why can't she be content with what she has and always has to get more? They have a young dog already... Why add so much to a already full plate?

She must plan to monetize her Hobby Farm somehow, YouTube is going to dry up sooner than later.

[Freecali]

I had hoped we were past the baby talk to animals
But I guess it was just a short break

But guys! The puppies are JUST THE START of the animals in 2021. Oh my!

Earlier I was thinking of the work/care. Now I’m thinking of the money! I know social media can be lucrative but gesh!

The property, the barns/stables, the fencing, the landscaping/trail, the security cameras, various new furniture, ATV, the detached garage on its way, the office shed, the riding arena to come with another bigger barn/stalls, trees, the cost of BUYING 2 bunnies, 3 dogs, 4 goats, 2 llamas, upcoming chickens, the supplies/beds/toys for them, the vet bills, the food, the driving and hotel rooms when they picked some of these up, all while seemingly not slowing down on the shopping/clothes/etc.... HOW?!? Did the farm come with a cash cow? We’re they rolling in extra money in the old
House when they acted like they needed to meal plan/budget/super
Affordably renovated? At this point even if they got EIDL or other stimulus money the increase in lifestyle and day to day is quite notable.

Any why point out the $40,000 check she wishes was made out to her? Who leaves such things laying around?

[Amsouthernbell]

All I can think off with all the inside animals is how filthy her house must be

[ins93]

Maybe this is a strange thing to post but I was reading this post the other day:
https://cupofjo.com/2021/02/race-matters-adoption/

If you're interested in matters relating to adoption it's a really good read. It talks about how important it is for black kids adopted from white families to have black role models in their lives, even if they're not necessarily family or close friends of the family. It got me thinking how most family vloggers that I've seen who have adopted black kids don't really seem to give much though to race issues (or at least they don't really talk about it publicly).

[devilishtenshi]

When I saw the two dogs I was like “of course”. If we want to add to her current animal count they do have an outdoor cat too.

I really think she is trying to fill a void or hole inside her at this point and it’s sad I think she needs therapy. It would be one thing if this farm evolved to this but she is doing this all SO FAST


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[haterade]

Maybe this is a strange thing to post but I was reading this post the other day:
https://cupofjo.com/2021/02/race-matters-adoption/

If you're interested in matters relating to adoption it's a really good read. It talks about how important it is for black kids adopted from white families to have black role models in their lives, even if they're not necessarily family or close friends of the family. It got me thinking how most family vloggers that I've seen who have adopted black kids don't really seem to give much though to race issues (or at least they don't really talk about it publicly).

You should check out Christy Gior’s channel if you haven’t already. She has adopted five children out of foster care, three of whom are Black. She does a lot of content taking care of their hair and talking about the importance of this.


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[ins93]

Maybe this is a strange thing to post but I was reading this post the other day:
https://cupofjo.com/2021/02/race-matters-adoption/

If you're interested in matters relating to adoption it's a really good read. It talks about how important it is for black kids adopted from white families to have black role models in their lives, even if they're not necessarily family or close friends of the family. It got me thinking how most family vloggers that I've seen who have adopted black kids don't really seem to give much though to race issues (or at least they don't really talk about it publicly).

You should check out Christy Gior’s channel if you haven’t already. She has adopted five children out of foster care, three of whom are Black. She does a lot of content taking care of their hair and talking about the importance of this.


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I've never heard of that channel. I will check. Thank you for the recommendation.

[Beccaboom22]

One thing I noticed today was is for her out of control ego and spending she doesn't have that many followers. I follow Jeena Wilder another interracial adoption mom who's very real, not a typical annoying influencer, husband works etc. I know she has the book and yt channel so it's different. But I wonder if the spending an ego have come before the success slightly.

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[howdidigetintothis]

I haven't tuned in in quite a while so -- not that I expect anyone to, all things considered -- has Angie put out any sort of tutorial-type videos on animal husbandry? I honestly think it great idea to spend some time going in-depth on each type of animal and how their care would all fit into a typical day, including if she was simply honest in admitting the assistant(s) do chunks of the work since it'd at least give an idea of how many able-bodied kids/adults it would take for the routine. Those types of videos are among the most popular from other homestead vloggers (if you'd call TGN that) due to people using YouTube for education and advice (not to mention they pop up in 'suggested videos' all the time!). To give a few examples off the top of my head that have (some) similarities to the Braniffs:

- Roots and Refuge Farm -- quite possibly the most in-depth and experienced especially with gardening, who also do YouTube full time (uploading daily!), dedicate time to streaming, and have a large family with 5-6 small children (who, albeit, aren't the focus of the channel). Jess has a bubbly, go-getter personality where she takes on projects constantly and frequently ties her faith into her content.
- Guildbrook Farm -- began as amateurs who made videos presenting what they learned along the way, with a particular focus in animals. They are currently building their house from scratch mostly by themselves and have dozens of videos detailing the process (again, with tutorials, such as how to install insulation and connect the water heater, etc.). They're able to shift gears when things don't go according to plan and still have a story to tell from it.
- 1000's of Roots -- a more unusual choice due to their no-frills approach to homesteading and video production as well as the way they practice their faith, but I think that's what makes them interesting. They are another large family with around 7-8 small children and are slowly adapting their patch of land to permaculture (making use of the natural ecosystems, making no-dig gardens), etc.. They've also implied that they look at YouTube as another chore to keep themselves afloat, and they have several videos where it's clear they've delegated the job to their children for that day.

I think the issue that sets the Braniffs apart is that all these examples clearly have a passion for the actual homesteading part of it and can talk for hours about the ins and outs of everything. As much as I don't want to pass judgement on Angela and co., there hasn't been much demonstration of them having the same level of dedication. Also, as a side note, I just got a new puppy that appears to be the same age as the two new puppies they got. While I'll admit he has a minor special need that has needed quite a bit of attention, I can't imagine having a dozen or so of him even if he was perfectly healthy. Part of the labor is the emotional aspect of bonding with my new animal, figuring out our dynamic along with my existing pets, and envisioning the future together; they haven't had much opportunity to do so themselves before getting yet another one (or two) to add to their collection.

[haterade]

I haven't tuned in in quite a while so -- not that I expect anyone to, all things considered -- has Angie put out any sort of tutorial-type videos on animal husbandry? I honestly think it great idea to spend some time going in-depth on each type of animal and how their care would all fit into a typical day, including if she was simply honest in admitting the assistant(s) do chunks of the work since it'd at least give an idea of how many able-bodied kids/adults it would take for the routine. Those types of videos are among the most popular from other homestead vloggers (if you'd call TGN that) due to people using YouTube for education and advice (not to mention they pop up in 'suggested videos' all the time!). To give a few examples off the top of my head that have (some) similarities to the Braniffs:

- Roots and Refuge Farm -- quite possibly the most in-depth and experienced especially with gardening, who also do YouTube full time (uploading daily!), dedicate time to streaming, and have a large family with 5-6 small children (who, albeit, aren't the focus of the channel). Jess has a bubbly, go-getter personality where she takes on projects constantly and frequently ties her faith into her content.
- Guildbrook Farm -- began as amateurs who made videos presenting what they learned along the way, with a particular focus in animals. They are currently building their house from scratch mostly by themselves and have dozens of videos detailing the process (again, with tutorials, such as how to install insulation and connect the water heater, etc.). They're able to shift gears when things don't go according to plan and still have a story to tell from it.
- 1000's of Roots -- a more unusual choice due to their no-frills approach to homesteading and video production as well as the way they practice their faith, but I think that's what makes them interesting. They are another large family with around 7-8 small children and are slowly adapting their patch of land to permaculture (making use of the natural ecosystems, making no-dig gardens), etc.. They've also implied that they look at YouTube as another chore to keep themselves afloat, and they have several videos where it's clear they've delegated the job to their children for that day.

I think the issue that sets the Braniffs apart is that all these examples clearly have a passion for the actual homesteading part of it and can talk for hours about the ins and outs of everything. As much as I don't want to pass judgement on Angela and co., there hasn't been much demonstration of them having the same level of dedication. Also, as a side note, I just got a new puppy that appears to be the same age as the two new puppies they got. While I'll admit he has a minor special need that has needed quite a bit of attention, I can't imagine having a dozen or so of him even if he was perfectly healthy. Part of the labor is the emotional aspect of bonding with my new animal, figuring out our dynamic along with my existing pets, and envisioning the future together; they haven't had much opportunity to do so themselves before getting yet another one (or two) to add to their collection.

That would be really interesting, good content, but Angie can’t take any constructive criticism. Anyone more experienced offering advice would be “haters” or “trolls.”


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[wasteoftime]

I'm struggling to see them as homesteaders. Angie just wants a lot of animals.

If she's earning 10k a month from the fb group then that must be a huge chunk of their income. I can only guess that 90% of her effort goes to that. Her vlog seems like a chore and she's almost resentful to have to share anything on it. I thought her content was SN parenting, homeschool and family life. I found the old homeschooling vlogs informative but it seems like she's not really doing that anymore. Her channel seems to have turned it's back on what it was. I tried to stick around for the renovation and garden as I'm doing that too, but her attitude and all the animal baby talking is boring. I am interested how much care and time goes into the animals though, all she's shared is the older kids do 'things' twice a day, which is vague and unhelpful.

[Amsouthernbell]

I'm struggling to see them as homesteaders. Angie just wants a lot of animals.

If she's earning 10k a month from the fb group then that must be a huge chunk of their income. I can only guess that 90% of her effort goes to that. Her vlog seems like a chore and she's almost resentful to have to share anything on it. I thought her content was SN parenting, homeschool and family life. I found the old homeschooling vlogs informative but it seems like she's not really doing that anymore. Her channel seems to have turned it's back on what it was. I tried to stick around for the renovation and garden as I'm doing that too, but her attitude and all the animal baby talking is boring. I am interested how much care and time goes into the animals though, all she's shared is the older kids do 'things' twice a day, which is vague and unhelpful.

The question is how many people can she retain in the Facebook group over time. Also the 10k would be before taxes obviously

[HCB]

They were idiots getting that breed. The Braniffs aren’t the right fit. Aussies are high energy and aren’t going to do well cast to the side when Angie is onto her next baby thing. She probably thinks they’ll just run around outside and that’s all the activity they need. Nope. They need mental stimulation and lots of it and I doubt Angie can be bothered between all her projects and ignoring her kids so once again everything falls on CR! We have a 13 week old Toy Aussie puppy and our breeder said only get one. I don’t know how they have the time to dedicate to keeping littermate syndrome from happening (she claimed on IG that they are “on it” when they (CR) have a billion other living things to take care of. This is getting beyond ridiculous. She needs therapy.