ThisGatheredNest: Lip Fillers and Lil Critters | Part 3

[HeyKatie]

Omg that’s funny but also creepy because so many people know where they live and now Angie and CR know who the swingers are in their community.


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[wasteoftime]

I'm afraid she might've already beaten you to it. Some of her actual vlog titles;
5 WEIRD things you don't know about me EXPOSED (normal stuff like she likes snacks )
SHAMED in public (she made a minor error at the post office)
the TRUTH about motherhood (spoiler, nobody can do it all. I guess she's a mothering expert here to teach us all)
the TRUTH about living in an RV (except they didn't live in it, it was a 2-3 week vacation)
the TRUTH about my past (CR dated someone else first as a teen... like many people do).
how he REALLY feels (CR not keen on horses)

I could go on forever, It all seems like clickbait for every day content and she knows what she's doing. It takes away any authenticity. She has loads of titles intimating that she wants to have another child etc, all about not caring what others think and she'll "do it" anyway. The boy who cried wolf?


Some of her regular content that she pretends are a big reveal, where she repeats the same stuff;
Sharing my secret! - How I do it all? (3 years ago)
THE TRUTH ABOUT HOW I GET IT ALL DONE (2 years ago, same content)
the TRUTH about my marriage and motherhood (1 year ago, same content as previous)
the "pulling back the curtain" on her secret - it was just before Christmas, she's now changed the title or deleted it because it's the same content as all the previous 'revealing my secret of how i do it all' videos.

And one of the least exaggerated titles (jk) "Extreme Pantry Makeover" (spoiler - she swept the floor and tidied up).

It's such a disappointment when a youtuber becomes a hypocrite and jumps on trends to make money, whether it's capitalizing on adoption and family vlogs or switching to finances or clickbait.

[Beccaboom22]

It was all the collabs with influncer moms for me, the new fake look, way too thin, lip fillers new hair etc. Now her ego seems out of control. What gave her popularity was she was just this very down to earth, sarcastic mom with a cool story to tell about her family. She taken away all her uniqueness and copies everyone else out of obsession with the algorithm.

I'm sure she's still a nice enough person but i don't enjoy watching her preening and talking about her clothes and make up etc. It's not relatable to mom's without unlimited money and time to be honest.



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[wasteoftime]

She looks very different doesn't she. I feel like it's more than weight loss, lips and brows though. Has she had facial fillers and sculpting done? I looked older when I lost too much weight but somehow she almost looks younger, I can't quite figure out what's different and it's strange because it's not exactly subtle.

I liked the homeschool vlogs, I wish she'd talk about it more. Maybe she doesn't because she kids just do workbooks and online programs that do the teaching? I'd still like to hear about it as I like reviews and hearing how it really works for other families.

I wonder if the vlogs are extra boring because they don't leave the property and CR and the kids aren't around as much. Maybe when their area opens up again the vlogs will be more interesting, how restricted are things there right now?

[Amsouthernbell]

She looks very different doesn't she. I feel like it's more than weight loss, lips and brows though. Has she had facial fillers and sculpting done? I looked older when I lost too much weight but somehow she almost looks younger, I can't quite figure out what's different and it's strange because it's not exactly subtle.

I liked the homeschool vlogs, I wish she'd talk about it more. Maybe she doesn't because she kids just do workbooks and online programs that do the teaching? I'd still like to hear about it as I like reviews and hearing how it really works for other families.

I wonder if the vlogs are extra boring because they don't leave the property and CR and the kids aren't around as much. Maybe when their area opens up again the vlogs will be more interesting, how restricted are things there right now?

I am pretty sure that SC is pretty much wide open as long as you wear a mask.

[wasteoftime]

I am pretty sure that SC is pretty much wide open as long as you wear a mask.

Do you think they never go out anymore or they don't record it when they do because of split opinions?

Our area is totally locked down, schools are closed and all you can get is medication or groceries. I wish we could go to coffee shops, libraries and museums etc. I can't imagine home schooling and not going on trips if things are safely open, even nature hikes and things where you don't have to worry. As someone who's never been to either N/SC i'd like to see more of them, especially as we're stuck home and haven't been able to travel so long.

[Freecali]

I am pretty sure that SC is pretty much wide open as long as you wear a mask.

Do you think they never go out anymore or they don't record it when they do because of split opinions?

Our area is totally locked down, schools are closed and all you can get is medication or groceries. I wish we could go to coffee shops, libraries and museums etc. I can't imagine home schooling and not going on trips if things are safely open, even nature hikes and things where you don't have to worry. As someone who's never been to either N/SC i'd like to see more of them, especially as we're stuck home and haven't been able to travel so long.

They go to get farm supplies, target, etc all the time on the vlog.

I think they are very busy working on the property improvements as well as with the animals and kids.

[Tweedles3]

Her new “she shed” is becoming the new no-climb fencing, a never-ending struggle to get it done. I’m wondering why she didn’t just keep the RV to use as her new office? She could have had running water, a bathroom, a kitchenette for her coffee. Maybe it’s not as glamorous. but it could saved them 40K, just a shot-in-the-dark at the cost of the shed.


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[trulilia]

Her new “she shed” is becoming the new no-climb fencing, a never-ending struggle to get it done. I’m wondering why she didn’t just keep the RV to use as her new office? She could have had running water, a bathroom, a kitchenette for her coffee. Maybe it’s not as glamorous. but it could saved them 40K, just a shot-in-the-dark at the cost of the shed.


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You said it yourself.. It's not as glamorous. She's pretty picky on that stuff. Pretty sure she would rather use her bedroom then a trailer

[Espeon]

Don't they use paper plates for all meals? If so that makes the whole ethical clothing thing kinda cringey. When she does her grocery videos too, the sheer amount of plastic bags on her counters is disgusting.

[Freecali]

Don't they use paper plates for all meals? If so that makes the whole ethical clothing thing kinda cringey. When she does her grocery videos too, the sheer amount of plastic bags on her counters is disgusting.

I thought they usually used washable plates, though I could be wrong.

I will say when we get grocery delivery (like they do) we don’t get a choice in bags. They automatically bring them in plastic bags. Also, at least in my part of the country we are not allowed to use reusable bags due to Covid, so I have equally as many (if not more!) plastic bags and I can’t do much about it.

[trulilia]

Don't they use paper plates for all meals? If so that makes the whole ethical clothing thing kinda cringey. When she does her grocery videos too, the sheer amount of plastic bags on her counters is disgusting.

I thought they usually used washable plates, though I could be wrong.

I will say when we get grocery delivery (like they do) we don’t get a choice in bags. They automatically bring them in plastic bags. Also, at least in my part of the country we are not allowed to use reusable bags due to Covid, so I have equally as many (if not more!) plastic bags and I can’t do much about it.

Ya we do grocery pickup and I hate the amount of grocery bags they give us... Sometimes it's one tiny item per bag even if we have similar items throughout our order

[Amsouthernbell]

I hated her “ethical clothing” video. She obviously doesn’t give a crap about her surroundings etc. Importing a building from the UK as her office? Etc etc etc...her kids wear old navy etc all the time and that’s totally fine but her playing the “hollier than thu” card is simply disgusting. Who loses a jacket that is $150(at least). Even after a funeral you can simply make sure you got all your crap.

[Tweedles3]

I hated her “ethical clothing” video. She obviously doesn’t give a crap about her surroundings etc. Importing a building from the UK as her office? Etc etc etc...her kids wear old navy etc all the time and that’s totally fine but her playing the “hollier than thu” card is simply disgusting. Who loses a jacket that is $150(at least). Even after a funeral you can simply make sure you got all your crap.

I think it’s a little tone deaf during these times. Probably 90% of my wardrobe in the past year has been “work t-shirts” from my employer, and pajamas. Money has been tight and my kids need clothes and shoes more than I do.


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[Espeon]

Don't they use paper plates for all meals? If so that makes the whole ethical clothing thing kinda cringey. When she does her grocery videos too, the sheer amount of plastic bags on her counters is disgusting.

I thought they usually used washable plates, though I could be wrong.

I will say when we get grocery delivery (like they do) we don’t get a choice in bags. They automatically bring them in plastic bags. Also, at least in my part of the country we are not allowed to use reusable bags due to Covid, so I have equally as many (if not more!) plastic bags and I can’t do much about it.

Well they used to, that I am 100% sure. She said something like 'you choose your battles, big family etc'. I'm just wondering if they still use paper plates, which I suspect they do. It just bothers me that she talks about ethical clothing like she cares but then consumes like crazy, use paper plates, a ton of plastic bags etc.

[wasteoftime]

I'm not sure how ethical and sustainable it is having stuff shipped in from France. She got rid of over a dozen bags of clothing one year ago. Is someone who values sustainability really going to purchase dozens and dozens of new clothing items for themselves during a pandemic? Does SC not have stores where you get groceries in paper bags and refill your own type stores?

I don't think going to Target and the farm store is educational for homeschoolers, or entertaining for children. I meant if places are open, don't they take some of the kids out to local places, especially outdoors... or maybe they just don't record any of that anymore. It just seems a bit sad that they're isolated wandering aimlessly outside or doing chores, with no activities or friends or experiences. If the parents are busy because of choices they made, it doesn't make it fair on the kids. I assumed it was because of Covid and everything was closed but it's really sad if that's not the case.

I definitely think kids should have plenty of free time and time to just 'be' and play at home, but it's healthy to interact with the wider community and world and have real life experiences outside of hitting things with a stick and doing chores. I'm starting to get Megan Knorpp vibes from Angie now, bouncing from one obsession and project to the next whilst the kids are removed from the house to give her space, or hang around in the background, whilst A talks about herself and her plans on and on. It's like she's making an attempt to use her family for content whilst holding back as much as she possibly can, so it's very surface level, repetitive and boring. There's only so many times you can watch kids climbing a fence and petting goats, all the footage is the same as every one video. We don't need 2 months of vlogs about missing parts of a shed.

[OwlEyes]

Fascinating and very cringey to see her flogging an MLM in her ethical clothing video (Noonday) and saying it’s “not a typical MLM”. I mean sure it has a more philanthropic angle but that doesn’t mean it’s not a typical MLM in its structure. There’s nothing ethical about the MLM structure whatsoever.


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[Tweedles3]

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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[Amsouthernbell]

Considering that we all know that she lives in Aiken,sc I think she is just being lazy about town trips and having shit delivered to her

[Espeon]

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