ThisGatheredNest | Part 2

[wasteoftime]

I think the meal planning and food budget is just there to lead us into her meal binder and CRs cookbook. Smooth transition.

That's exactly what I was thinking as I watched. Everything is a calculated business decision for her.

I wonder how many of her new 'absolute favourites' from Nordstrom was in the selling pile still will tags on. She's so full of BS.

[brytbratbar]

I have a lot of respect for the braniff family being so pro adoption, because many people say they're interested in adopting someday but then never pursue it. With that being said, I can't imagine putting adopting more kids as a priority over caring for the ones you currently have. I don't think it's a parent's responsibility to pay for their child's entire education. At the same time if you have the means to pay for your child's education or at least some of it than why wouldn't you?? Student loans can be extremely stressful when it comes to paying them back. Do they even have a savings account started for each kid at least?? I don't know what type of education fund from some family member who died that she was talking about, but I can't imagine it'd pay for all her 8 kids and all of Ashley's 7. I know they likely won't all go to college but what if they do?? It just really rubbed me the wrong way that she just showed all the massive amounts of clothes/jewelry that she declutterd and the money that was spent on that had such a better use. It's just sad to see the unnecessary things they buy and know they aren't even thinking of their children's futures, just the present.

[lefargen97]

I agree that you need to make sure your children are being well taken care of before adopting more. right not the braniff have a newborn, 2 toddlers, and one special needs child (all of which require a lot of time and care) plus FOUR other children, all under 13. adding more into the bunch at this point seems irresponsible as parents. i think its wonderful that they are so passionate about adoption, but i think they've reached their limit. i hope instead they turn that passion into being adoption advocates and encouraging people in their area to adopt.

i also felt like it was BS when she said that her older children don't take care of her younger children that much. it's so obvious that kennedy and shelby are always tasked with looking after the little ones while angela works in her office and CR has benjamin. i also think it was kind of ridiculous when angela tried to justify it by saying that they are teaching their kids to "be selfless." it's one thing to give your children chores and responsibilities, and a completely other to expect them to take on parental duties because you had more children then you can reasonably take care of.

[Beccaboom22]

I was starting to like her again but that Q and A was SO preachy. Also confusing her kids aren't responsible for the younger kids but they kind of are, she makes time for all her kids but only the girls, okay...

[haterade]

The irony of Angela saying her kids need to be selfless when she gets to have everything SHE wants. Lip injections, excessive wardrobe, overpriced makeup, lash extensions, endless babies, etc.

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[Peachykeen]

I was starting to like her again but that Q and A was SO preachy. Also confusing her kids aren't responsible for the younger kids but they kind of are, she makes time for all her kids but only the girls, okay...

It so bothered me when sbebasivlaly admitted she doesn't do anything with her boys. Also I call bullshit on her family unit philosophy, Kennedy has been turned into a sister mom which is why it's so easy for Angie to collect babies

[Dreamkeeper+1]

Just watched her vlog from the 27th of Jan. I felt so bad for Rosie. She tried many times to get hugs and cuddles from both her parents. If you look at her IG where she states about being with her whole family, take note where Rosie was. I bet Rosie feels absolutely lonely. The 2 older girls hang together. The boys hang together, as twins. Then there is the new baby. Who does Rosie have?

[FlowersTar 68]

Just watched her vlog from the 27th of Jan. I felt so bad for Rosie. She tried many times to get hugs and cuddles from both her parents. If you look at her IG where she states about being with her whole family, take note where Rosie was. I bet Rosie feels absolutely lonely. The 2 older girls hang together. The boys hang together, as twins. Then there is the new baby. Who does Rosie have?

I know, I feel so sad for that sweet little girl, this is why she, of all the children should be at school. It would help her tremendously as she would be at least mixing with other children. I still don't understand why she was pulled out of school, Angie said Rosie found it too tiring. My son, as do all kids initially find it tiring to be at school. It's a new environment and schedule for them. They soon get used to it.
Whatever has happened to Eloise and a boy Rosie were friends with? They all were adopted about the same time from China. Shame if they don't see much of each other.

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[iheartyt]

Oh my word! I can't get over all of the wasted money in this declutter series she is doing! Its not even because she is throwing stuff away! The money was wasted when she bought it all!

[LisaLulu22]

Oh my word! I can't get over all of the wasted money in this declutter series she is doing! Its not even because she is throwing stuff away! The money was wasted when she bought it all!

Right? I think it's probably around $5k that she has just completely wasted. I'm watching it now and she just threw a whole tray of perfumes out. Also her comment "I have to go through this big cabinet before I finish over here to see what I can move around" No.. Just get rid of what you don't use?

[LisaLulu22]

Wait.. Why do you need 3 curling irons?

[lefargen97]

I don't understand why Angela needs so much makeup when she wears the same makeup look every day. She clearly doesn't need (or even seem to want) 95%, but keeps so much of it anyway. She can spend all of this money on herself with no guilt, but remember guys, her children are being taught to be "selfless."

Also we all know the reason why Rosie isn't in school is because Angela doesn't want to give up control of her family. She wants them to do whatever she tells them to, and believe exactly her own beliefs, so that she can maintain the image of "Perfect, large, diverse, god-loving, tight-knit, family."

[LucyDiamond]

Yeah, it’s one thing to not have the money to send your kids to college but they have the money to at least put SOME aside for each kid. Even if it doesn’t cover 4 year degrees they could at least have enough for a semester or a tech school program. If she cut her makeup budget in half she could probably fund a semester for each of them. I feel like Angie really needs to watch Cullen & Katie’s train wreck debt vlogs. They have to be a bad month or two away from that. She seriously has a shopping addiction.

[LucyDiamond]

Yeah, it’s one thing to not have the money to send your kids to college but they have the money to at least put SOME aside for each kid. Even if it doesn’t cover 4 year degrees they could at least have enough for a semester or a tech school program. If she cut her makeup budget in half she could probably fund a semester for each of them. I feel like Angie really needs to watch Cullen & Katie’s train wreck debt vlogs. They have to be a bad month or two away from that. She seriously has a shopping addiction.

Also - has she ever mentioned up setting up a trust for Rosie? Again, I feel like most people of a certain income level set up a trust for their disabled children to cover Medicaid gaps as an adult. I can’t imagine having the money to do so and NOT.

[LisaLulu22]

Yeah, it’s one thing to not have the money to send your kids to college but they have the money to at least put SOME aside for each kid. Even if it doesn’t cover 4 year degrees they could at least have enough for a semester or a tech school program. If she cut her makeup budget in half she could probably fund a semester for each of them. I feel like Angie really needs to watch Cullen & Katie’s train wreck debt vlogs. They have to be a bad month or two away from that. She seriously has a shopping addiction.

Also - has she ever mentioned up setting up a trust for Rosie? Again, I feel like most people of a certain income level set up a trust for their disabled children to cover Medicaid gaps as an adult. I can’t imagine having the money to do so and NOT.

I don't think they've mentioned a trust specifically, but I know they've mentioned plans for Rosies care. I think it was in a vlog a few months ago

[brytbratbar]

Both Angie and her sister Ashleigh have admitted shopping problems, what happened in their lives to make them this way?? Their younger sister seems fine but we don't really see anything from her so who knows, but I think she's probably way too busy with school to even think about shopping as much as her sisters do. Angie I think said that she would like to shop secondhand but that she can never find clothes for her kids in good enough condition, yet Ashleigh seems to have no problem with that. I think she's just too picky and stuck up for thrifting.

[iheartyt]

Both Angie and her sister Ashleigh have admitted shopping problems, what happened in their lives to make them this way?? Their younger sister seems fine but we don't really see anything from her so who knows, but I think she's probably way too busy with school to even think about shopping as much as her sisters do. Angie I think said that she would like to shop secondhand but that she can never find clothes for her kids in good enough condition, yet Ashleigh seems to have no problem with that. I think she's just too picky and stuck up for thrifting.

I'm laughing at the thought of Angela going in a thrift store. She would be full of complaints and acting like she stepped in something! Even if she didn't want to dig in a thrift store, there are plenty of consignment shops with like new clothes for kids. They even have them for adults! Imagine that! --->sarcasm

[wasteoftime]

I can't believe how much stuff she had to throw out. I hope she donated it to a shelter or place for vulnerable women and girls.

[Beccaboom22]

She has a 13 and an 11 year old why not save some of the clothes for their teen years angie isn't overweight or tall etc so why not save them for Shelby and Kennedy? She was just moaning about the cost of kids clothes as well.

[WheresMyCoffee]

She's just phoning it in at this point, her newest "money saving tips" video is laughable, wow in 2020 someone is actually sharing to "cut your cable" as if that hasnt been the number one suggestion of budgeters everywhere for the last 10 years. I feel like she watched the popularity Cullen and Katie are getting over their new series and she jumped on that bandwagon, the whole "I'll share the numbers, who even cares?!" well youtubers have always been notorious for beating around the bush and never sharing actual numbers, until C&K (big youtubers I mean)
So, to save you from giving her views.
1.cut cable
2.cancel subscriptions you no longer use, she cancelled $200 worth this month
3.use apps that give you points/cash back
4. Costco, eating out they go to Costco because the pizza is $10, or the kids get hot dogs.
5. Th kids are each in one activity and put the kids in "homeschool days" that gyms, rec centres etc that have cheap days for homeschooled kids during the week.

Eye opening. Wow, who knew!