I quit doing “resolutions” a few years ago. What I have been doing are things I want to accomplish - like 23 things to do in 2023. These can be anything. Last years involved cleaning out a closet I’d been avoiding, going on a picnic to a near park, it can be anything that I want to do. I find this to be much more effective than just do resolutions for a week and move on.

I absolutely adore the spontaneous "just went and bought all the vegan products to try them" kind of energy. No guilt, no minimalist/essential process.....just joy, experimental taste testing, and the One you Love ❤

You are so right that community is way more important than numbers. I like the idea of 8 week Immy seasons then a break! And the good thing about you having built such a strong community is that you know we will be here after a little break, even if that’s not what the algorithm says 🥰 When you spoke about all the books you plan to read, it made me think that it would be really cool if you did something like ‘Immy’s book club’ where at the end of an 8 week ‘season’ you could suggest a book for us all to read over your break, then we could all come together to discuss. You and your community’s reflections are always so intelligent and inspiring so it would be amazing to do something together! Also on numbers - you said you should be less focused on growing your audience, but I think you are totally growing your audience. I truly feel that I am learning with you and growing leaps and bounds with every video you make!! Laaaastly (sorry for the essay!) you are absolutely glowing at the end when talking about the year to come and the light in your eyes is so beautiful. Have a great Christmas and New Year Immy and thank you for everything you’ve done this year 💖

Loved this video! Maybe your word for 2023 should be "Cultivation" given you're cultivating new experiences, cultivating quality pieces for your home, and cultivating your online community.

I work at trader joe’s ! I recommend trying the vegan brioche, the olive fugasse, and the little oat chocolate bars~ very delicious! ☺️

Like a lot of vegan foods, but especially at trader joes, the fewer the ingredients the better. That pesto is so good and I also really like their lentil pasta. Their shelf stable cartoned soy milk is a dupe for a very expensive brand. Because it doesn't have stabilizers in it, its ideal for making yogurt with. Second another comment that cultivate would be a good word or even bloom. Hope yall got to where you were going and stay safe in this blizzard!

Your newlywed energy is just what I needed today ♥

Next time you go to TJ, get the vegan carmelized onion dip!! The best with their kettle chips dipped in!!

I learnt recently about thinking about what feelings you want to experience in the next year, such as getting out into nature in different seasons, spending time with loved ones etc.

You 2023 attitude seems (sounds like) it will really benefit you-and this community. I’m looking forward to being a part of it! Merry Christmas, Immy!

Happy holidays! I'm looking forward to continue watching your videos next year.

Thank you for your efforts with Vlogmas! Really enjoyed getting to see more of you, happy holidays! ❄️

I can't wait to see all the gorgeous hiking spots you'll be visiting next year. I also deal with the fear of heights so hopefully you'll have some knowledge to share on that, too. Happy Holidays 🙂

Thank you for all your hard work over Vlogmas Immy. It was thoroughly enjoyable and a real treat to watch. Looking forward to more of your content from Denver in the coming year. Happy Christmas and All the Best for 2023!

I love your videos, they're so wholesome and calm, enjoyable. I like how natural and easy going your videos are. Thank you for sharing and I'm so happy you found a trader Joe's near you, definitely a go to for vegan cream cheese, tofu, cereal and other staples! Sending lots of love your way 💗

I had similar goals as you but for this year that’s coming to a close. I think my word was “Do”. I would get hung up in thinking about doing things and would never actually do them, so 2022 was a year of trying to actually Do things. It went well honestly! I like setting goals each year not to stick to them but to clearly see what I’m interested in at that time and reflect on it in the future or next year to see progress. It helps me as someone who is quite forgetful. It’s also a very grounding activity for me.

Merry Christmas to you & hubby. Always do you Immy. We love you

been really loving your vlogmas vids! i love your channel and i'm excited to see what's in store next year

Thanks for all those Vlogmas and for the quality. Thanks for giving it a try and therefy challenging yourself. You goal for 2023 are really inspiring

I love how real and authentic you are ❤️☘️ also, I loved your 1hour relaxing cooking video so much! Would love to see more of that ⭐️😊 happy holidays!

Really enjoyed your vlogmas content Immy, wishing you a healthy happy Christmas and new year lovely. Hoping you get plenty of time for rest and relaxation to recharge your batteries :) x

I absolutely love all your videos! You inspire me in every way! Merry Christmas!

I enjoyed each one of your vlogmas so much, Immy. They felt like recurring catch ups with a friend. Wishing you both lovely holidays and safe travels!

Immy, thank you so much for creating! Want to let you know that I've been enjoying your content for several years now and that I'm always looking forward to when you upload. I was extra excited seeing you joining Vlogmas, but even if you wouldn't post for months on end, I'd still definitely look forward to what you put out next. Thank you so much!

Happy holidays and safe travels! It's kind of a wicked time for traveling in the midwest with the blizzards and cold (I'm in Minnesota, and at least we're used to it). I stumbled upon your videos just a couple of months ago and I've really enjoyed what you create! As for goals, one of mine is finding a new job, since I lost mine in November. It was a very stressful job so I want to be really intentional about choosing something that is good for me this time. I have some things I want to do this coming year, but I think generally I'm on a mission to get "un-stuck" in my life and grow beyond my comfort zone. I've had issues because of past traumas that have stood in the way of me accomplishing things I want in my life, and I'm working to change that. To not let fears stop me. Maybe it's a bit similar to your "saying yes." Happy New Year, everyone!

Have a wonderful Christmas Immy and family. You're videos are such a joy. I hope that 2023 is full of love, laughter and joyful surprises xx

That buffalo dip is the bomb. I also like the pesto and their chimichuru sauce. I used the buffalo dip on baked tofu and it was wonderful. My word for 2023 is PROGRESS! Happy holiday’s

Really like this video! Great energy and ideas! I want to explore and then settle in a new routine in 2023. I moved abroad a year ago and in 2022 soooo much changed and it was a super exhausting year (graduating uni, immigration stuff, personal hurt and healing, etc.). In January I'll start my dream job and I'll have to figure out a completely new routine which I'm excited for after a super chaotic year that made it impossible to establish a routine. Also excited to see more content from you :)

Your videos have really been a blessing for me this year. It was a very exiting, but challenging year. I finished school and moved from Austria to Scotland for university without knowing anybody there. I went so far out of my comfort zone that I sometimes felt a bit lost. Your videos helped me stay grounded and remember my values. My intention for 2023 is to establish a routine, a structure of habits that will help me become the best version of myself, and to start building the foundations for a fulfilling life in this beautiful country that I have always wanted to live in and that already feels like home. I am so looking forward to the content you will put out next year and to learn more about sustainability and simple living!

Merry Christmas and all the best! Greetings from Croatia ! You are such inspiration for me

One thing to note about trader joes is that their products are very inconsistent compared to other large american stores. They regularly change their suppliers and recipes (as well as seasonal variations in the taste of ingredients) so just because you like or don't like a product one time doesn't mean you will or won't the next time.

Happy New Year, i have been following you for a bit. Enjoy your content because like you, I had to make a huge move myself in June. Goals can be a trap, or maybe it's the wording or label of our focus. I'm a planner and I choose 2 areas of my life that can use a bit of improvement. I'm consistent with my focus for the first half of the year and then I see how well the new process sticks.

Happy Holidays, Immy! take care of yourself :)

Loved this video! Maybe I'll dare to try tempeh, you got me in the mood.... You are an AMAZING human being, don't ever doubt that! As other people are also giving suggestions, I feel like your word can be 'adventure'. Still doubting about mine, but I think I will go for 'natural'🥰🌱

You're killing it, and you always inspire me to keep reading! Here's to an amazing 2023 😊

I live in northern MI, and I’m sitting in my living room watching the blizzard outside. I hope you and your partner got here safely. I really enjoy your videos, and I’m glad you took a rest when you needed it. P.S. I totally noticed your Fustini’s bottles 😉. We have a Fustini’s shop downtown, LOVE the 18 year balsamic.

A lovely video, and a beautiful mindset idea for next year. Growing your community slowly and sticking to your principles instead of feeding an unsustainable KZfaq algorithm sounds perfect and so much better than chasing and struggling to keep subscribers with giveaways, etc. Which of course with your lovely content you would never need to do. Wishing you both and your families all the very best for Christmas and the wonderful New Year ahead of you. ❤️💚🎄🍾🥂

Thank you so much for all you share. Don't apologise for taking time for yourself, think most of us are exhausted with the last few years. So happy you have finally moved to the US and got married, two major things to navigate. Wishing you a very merry Christmas and Happy 2023, looking forward to what you get up to. Biggest hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗

The problem I find with processed food is that they contain Canola Oil which creates inflammation. I usually take a photo of the ingredients and then make a healthier version from scratch.

Merry Christmas & a very happy new Year Immy, to you & your husband. Keep sake & follow your dreams. ;) 😁🇭🇲

Pro TJ’s tip: heat that nacho dip up! It tastes like plastic cold :)

Emmy happy Christmas and the best to you in the new year. Safe travels. 🌲⛄❤

I love your videos, I think you are genuine and original, keep on doing things like that. You are so inspiring for me. Greetings from South of Spain.

happy day 13 sista a merry christmas and a happy new year x

Dear Immy, I wish you very happy holidays and all the best for the new year! I look forward to following along. My intentions for 2023 include working for, rather than against, myself. I will also include a health focus since I have not been the best at that lately, and am currently in the hospital.

Trader Joe’s has so much stuff to try and new things all the time. Lots of vegan and gluten-free items too. The good thing is, you can return any food item, open or not, so you can return all the things you didn’t like and get your money back!

Just glad you are doing well...thank you for sharing! Happy holiday! PS can you make a video in detail about the tempeh soon? Thank you.

Happy Holidays to you and your family!!! 🎄

Wow-that Tempe looked really yummy! Here's for many more good and even better! I believe climbing is a very rewarding sport. Started it also to beat my fear of the heights and brought me much confidence, strength and...peace of mind, as when climbing I cannot even think about anything else, which never happens anywhere else. For the word of 2023-as someone mentioned - Cultivate/Cultivating came to my mind as well. Both because you want to cultivate your garden, but also as you cultivate your relationship and your personal growth. Cheers and Merry Christmas to You All!:)

Your theme makes me think of words like “Explorer” or “Exploration”

Safe travels to Michigan! Our Christmas with family was canceled because of the huge snowstorm between Illinois and Michigan over the next couple days. Definitely going to be a white Christmas! ❄️

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas Immy (the first living in the US!). As to goals etc: you mentioned you want to learn new cool things like skiing etc. Can really recommend the video "Jump while you can" by Joshua Becker. It's great! All the best to you and your husband!

I think a lot of people experience such incredible growth and drastic changes in their 20's that it feels like we're meant to keep up that intense pace forever. We achieve a goal and immediately set another, always thinking about the next step. There's always more to learn and ways to improve our habits/routines, but I'm learning in my 30s that I've done the groundwork and can now prioritize the sustainability of my habits and commitments. So for me, I continue to seek ways to challenge myself, but I don't throw myself into the deep end like I did in my 20s. I've since found I don't burn out like I used to. Sustainability continues to be my intentional word and each year I feel like it's definition expands for me. PS Good luck with the Michigan drive and be safe.

I think self care will be my big focus next year too. 2022 wasn’t one of my favorite years. Here’s to a happy new year! 🎉

I find setting goals gives me a structure otherwise I get to the end of the year feeling unaccomplished and Aileen (lavendaire) has helped me a lot in this process! But it is important to do whatever works for you 😊

Happy Holidays from Nevada! ❤

happy merry everything! ✨

As per ushe, this video has generated so many awesome thoughts and inspirations for me, but I’ll start by saying… vegan Egg Nog, oh yah baby!! I’m 💯 jelly!! Temperatures have been dropping down to -40ºc for the past five days, and now our water is frozen… so while we were out trying to thaw the out-take pipe in our well, we saw a cow and calf moose in our winter pasture. This reminds me to look for the positive even when I am feeling frustrated or let down. Immy, perhaps you might be interested in the book that I intend to read over the holidays, it is called “Year of Yes” (Shonda Rhimes). The author commits to one year of saying “yes” to everything that scares her… and since I am approaching a big upcoming change in my life, I think this book might help inspire me to step forward with courage and an open mind. I don’t do big goals, instead I rely on my bullet journal to work on small daily challenges, and to accomplish things just a little bit at a time. With that said, in 2023 I want to focus on my niche hobbies (freestyle yoyo, kendama, and kites) and also crafting/sewing stuff from upcycled materials. I hope to really shine at these hobbies by learning new skills, and also performing and exhibiting more in a public setting. As for your ideas, Immy, I say “yes” to downplaying numerical growth and to up-play growth that piques your interests and curiosity. Pulling on the threads of curiosity or interest may take you places that being driven will never to lead to. I also love the idea of seasonal content. I could ramble on, but instead I would like to say a massive thank-you for sharing so much of yourself and your journey with us. I learn so much from you and I love the positivity and feel-good vibes that I get from you and this community. Mega-thanks, and I look forward to running water, lots of “yeses”, and great things to come in 2023. Thanks also for your great Patreon content. Much love, safe travels, and happy holidays to you and all who may read this. 🥶💦Ⓜary💕🎄

Hi Immy, I was so glad to find there was a Trader Joe's in Colorado Springs, when I moved back a few years ago. I definitely want to try the O Nog. I highly recommend checking out Modern Nomad in the RiNo district in Denver. They have a refill station, among other fun stuff. I found a used, 100% wool sweater made in Ireland for a very reasonable price. Happy to have it with the weather we're having! Happy Holidays!

I truly think the only good hummus in this state comes from restaurants or recipes that you make from scratch. I love Trader Joe’s but it’s a risk trying their specialty items. Hope you’re staying warm today!

Yes! That Nacho Dip tastes exactly like fake American Cheese. My non vegan coworkers love it.

I used to do that same combo of tj's pesto and the big tubes haha. Always added mushrooms too. So yummy! Also, I don't normally comment but had to tell you that Rosenberg's has the best bagels in the city! Also the Corner Beet has great vegan options too. I lived in Denver for a few years :) oh yeah, adding one more... if you're ever back in manitou, Sunwater Spa has cedar tubs you can soak in as well which is really lovely!

Merry Christmas! I hope you guys have a beautiful holiday and a fabulous New Year!!! PS Be careful on the drive. The weather is supposed to be epic.

Happy New Year !!

Making your own hummus takes 5 minutes, and it's much better than anything in stores (and I don't hate American Hummus). I can of chickpeas, a slug of tahini, and some lemon juice. Mush together. Done.

Looking forward to see where next year will take you!

by pure luck im here 11 seconds after posting lol. always love your videos. cant wait to finish this one x

I hope you arrived safely in Michigan because we go *hammered* with the blizzard! We've even postponed our Christmas tonight (Christmas Eve) until tomorrow. Greetings from the Snow Globe !(Grand Rapids, MI)

I recommend heating up the nacho cheese so it's more like a sauce. I don't think you'll like it still, but it's much more tolerable. That's how I was able not to waste it. 😅

their pesto and buffalo dip is the only vegan pre made things i like from there too

One of the great things about TJs is that you can actually bring back the things you don’t like, for a refund! They’re great about that!

I agree about Trader Joe's packaging. They want EVERYTHING in their produce department to be plastic coated or in a bag. I like their products and their vegetarian/vegan stuff. Tempeh is supposed to be so good for the body. I get it and then it sits in the freezer. Should try to use it I guess.

Love this! Did you post a link to the video you were referring to? Maybe I’m just missing it. Thanks!

TJs pesto is my favorite and now I’m so hungry after watching this 😭 😅

Do you know what I'd love to see... A series on your fitness/vegan routine and whether anything changes from a "standard" fitness routine when you come from a sustainable perspective... Just an idea! Merry Christmas!

I’m a climber with a fear of heights, I’ve been doing bouldering and top rope at the gym since 2019, and it hasn’t really helped with my fear of heights outdoors unfortunately 🥴 I think there’s 2 main reasons why: first, the scale is just different. A 40m tall climbing wall isn’t the same as a cliff, and my brain definitely goes « fhgrytpsk » when I’m close to a cliff (like I pass out). The second thing is the perception that you’re in control vs not. I built the confidence that when I’m climbing at the gym I’m in control so I feel pretty good, but outdoors there’s so many more variables that I don’t think I’ll ever get that same feeling. Anyway I don’t mean to be discouraging, and I really hope you get what you want from climbing and mountaineering :) just sharing my experience!

I still do "resolutions" but they're less "go to the gym every day" and more "spend more time focusing on my physical health" if that makes sense. It takes the pressure off of pushing myself too far and makes it possible to achieve these resolutions!

Definitely late to this video but if you decide to purchase more ski gear, I highly recommend looking into whether local ski teams/clubs hold annual ski swap fundraisers. When I used to race competitively, my team would always help put on this community event where people could bring gear to sell and to shop for secondhand items. It is a really popular way for ski teams to raise money so I wouldn’t be surprised if they also happen in Colorado.

The Trader Joe’s vegan caramelized onion dip is SO good!

Well, TJs Mediterranean hummus is my favorite. Since I haven’t traveled much, makes me wonder what I’m missing. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Roasted garlic hummus from trader Joe's is my favorite

Happy holidays

Goal for next year is "Selfcare". Because it was a difficult 2022 and need to be ok, get all the energy back so can I be for others also. Merry christmas

my theme/intention for 2023 is Community - being a better friend, actually socializing more, joining new communities, ect.....speaking of, any plans for any US meetups in 2023??

lové lovés merry christmas from sheboygan wisconsin 🎄🎩❄️☃️

Community ftw!

I have universally bad luck with any Trader Joe’s bread products. It goes bad in about two days, no matter how you store it. Keep making your own since you have the time! So much better. And Trader Joe’s is in more states than not. You might like the Trader Joe’s sweet potato tortilla chips. Happy New Year!

Love from Geneva in Switzerland 🥰

I intend to live a little lighter on this planet, I have reduced my plastic consumption a lot

Thinking about next year I think my intention is to find meaning. I feel I've really lost that especially in the last year and I'd like to seek that out. I don't know what it will end up being but I'll be realistic in that it will probably take longer than a year but at least I'll have started that journey to find more meaning in my life :)

You're very brave eating red sauce with a gleaming white top!!

Not to go on and on about the Trador Joe's hummus lol but what I particularly like about it is the texture compared to a lot of other store bought hummus (although I love the red pepper flavor so if you don't I could see not liking it). I feel like you might have but so little on the bagal that the texture didn't shine through but I don't know.

My biggest goal for 2023 is to graduate with a master's degree. It'll probsbly take most of the year, and I'm not sure if I'll make it before the end of the year, but if I don't I'm hoping to be at least close to finishing my degree at the end of the year. And like you, I'd like to be the fittest I've ever been (I think I'm already close to that) but also get past the issues I have with training (some weak spots causing me pain).

I got the idea of a theme/word from shelbizzle and I want to make my theme of 2023 "action". Like I suckkkk at NY resolutions so I think by making a broad theme it'll be easier for me to stick too like it could just be taking action to advance my career or action as in moving my body or climate action.

I hope you were able to make your flight to Michigan. DIA cancelled close to 500 flight today due to the frigid weather.

cedar's brand hummus is also really delicious, but it might be only on the east coast! i like it way more than TJ's! ;)

Did you make it to Michigan before the storm?

I have issues posting regularly since KZfaq is not my bread and butter. Sometimes the best you can do is try.

The Trader Joe's vegan nacho dip is wayy better when heated!

Are you on “Goodreads” what do you want to read in 2023? Happy Holidays!!! ❤🎄be safe this weekend! it’s going to be soooooo cold!