Vlogmas Day 18 | Sing Songs of Good Cheer, Thin Mints Are Here!

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Жыл бұрын

Gigi and I make some "Santa Slime", Jess and I attend a concert with one of my all-time favorite musicians, Jon McLaughlin, and then we end our evening by making our homemade thin mints!
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Links
Santa Slime: www.thebestideasforkids.com/f...
Thin Mint Recipe: www.tylertravelstv.com/dessert...
In Drawer Paper Roll Things: amzn.to/3BMLS5Q
Sprinkle Set: howl.me/ciJHF6iKiwt
A Few of My Favorite Jon McLaughlin Songs - Look him up on Apple Music or Spotify because he has so many great albums, but here’s a few of my favorite videos:
Industry (There are a ton of other clearer versions of this song on KZfaq, but I’m linking this one because it the original one I watched over and over and over again. At least 160k of the 170k views are mine. I watched this video so many times on repeat and practiced it and practiced it so many times, so this is the one I’m choosing.): • KISS 95.7's Jon McLaug...
Promising Promises (This whole song is SO good, but especially watch the piano solo on this song - it’s mind blowing!): • Jon McLaughlin - Promi...
I’ll Follow You (Jess and My Wedding Song): • I'll Follow You, Jon M...
What I Want: • Jon McLaughlin - What ...
Summer is Over (Solo Version): • Jon McLaughlin - Summe...
Summer is Over (Sara Bareilles Version): • Jon McLaughlin - Summe...
Without You Now: • JON McLAUGHLIN - WITHO...
Why I’m Talking to You: • Studio Jams #79 - "Why...
People (Not a Great Video, but superb piano playing): • Jon McLaughlin - "Peop...
Still My Girl: • Jon McLaughlin - Still...
Too Cool For Christmas (Cause Tis the Season): • Too Cool For Christmas
Jon McLaughlin’s KZfaq Page: / @jonmclaughlin
(You have no idea how hard it was to narrow this list down to only these songs!)
Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin “Shine” (Sarah’s great original Christmas song!): • "Shine" from the 2020 ...
Jon & Sarah Singing Jingle Bells at the Jazz Kitchen: • Jon McLaughlin & Sarah...
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CAMERA USED:
iPhone 14 Pro
MUSIC:
KZfaq Audio Library
Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/landing...
EDITING SOFTWARE:
Final Cut Pro
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@amyr4944 Жыл бұрын

It seemed like you guys did a lot of walking and carrying babies around in Chicago. That also counts as exercise. Be kind to yourselves my friends, that is still a workout. 💕

@perfectlypriced4980 Жыл бұрын

I was gonna say didn’t y’all walk everywhere and the whole Navy Pier! ❤

@Chexmics13 Жыл бұрын

I 100% agree

@KendraAnn06 Жыл бұрын

THIS. ❤

@laurenmichero9003 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Walking and lifting weights (including tiny humans) totally counts as a workout! 🏋️‍♀️

@fungifungi501 Жыл бұрын

Deeply appreciated Julia Child/Schitt's Creek during slime making 😂

@Heyheyrayeraye Жыл бұрын

Finally!! Someone who appreciates Jon McLaughlin like I do! Beautiful Disaster is one of the most beautiful songs of all time!! ❤️

@BeautyByBlancanieves Жыл бұрын

You guys are literally the ONLY ones that are consistent with Vlogmas. THATS why you’re my fave and I watch ALL your videos! That and the way you can both laugh at yourselves. ❤ y’all!

@BhappyD Жыл бұрын

They’re my favorite as well. It’s not Christmas without their Vlogmas videos! They are such genuine and special people, so real and down to earth, even after being on this platform for so long! So many KZfaqrs change and try to make themselves into something they aren’t and try to present an over the top lifestyle, but the Braun’s are just real and genuine and always have been. Their very first year of Vlogmas videos are still comparable to how they are today. My favorite is when both of them are sitting down at night delirious after a long day and they are just laughing and having fun with each other. Absolutely adore them, and so thankful they share their life with us. It brings so much happiness to my day! God bless! 😊🎄

@grayceemaldonado5040 Жыл бұрын

Tyler making the tongue noise: Jessica:"Do it again!" Tyler:"No!" I am laughing so hard haha.

@itsmrsvelez Жыл бұрын

LITERALLY CRACKING UP OVER IT!

@2012MarGutz Жыл бұрын

Not sure you understand how HAPPY I get when the next episode of Vlogmas is up and ready !! Thank your for all that y’all do!! ❤❤

@smurfmonster Жыл бұрын

On the topic of being a perfectionist and if you can’t work out exactly as planned then giving up a fitness trainer once gave me an analogy- if you drive your car and catch the wheel trim on the kerb and scratch it you don’t then go home and beat up the hood, doors, windows and roof with a crowbar and destroy the car, instead you say “damn i scratched the wheel” then you move on and keep looking after the car. The same can be said for exercise, miss a day/a week? No problem start again like it never happened and no more “damage” is done. 😊

@sarahmy Жыл бұрын

I've met Jon McLaughlin a few times and even got to hang out with him for an extended period of time when I was selling merch for him. He was super fun to hang out with, very nice and funny/witty. 🙂

@mrsdls Жыл бұрын

For your thin mints, I do a bag of the Ghirardelli’s dark chocolate wafers and about 1 1/2 capfuls of the peppermint extract. We make them every year! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

@paulinasamayoa9542 Жыл бұрын

OMG!!! I love him!!! Tyler is right to have him so high on his favorite musician list!!!

@jenniferm5592 Жыл бұрын

This was the most difficult tiny Tyler day! 😂

@natgars Жыл бұрын

Day 5 is the hardest for me, still haven’t figure it out!

@Sk8rToon Жыл бұрын

I can’t find it yet!

@Sk8rToon Жыл бұрын

Just found him. Only saw the head not the rest of the body

@BhappyD Жыл бұрын

@@natgars Let me know if you want help with day 5! It took me forever to find it as well!

@natgars Жыл бұрын

@@BhappyD yes please!

@BevinBright Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing the effort I put into my day to find the tiny Tyler. I can’t move on until I’ve found him.

@mekennabrown4022 Жыл бұрын

Jon McLaughlin - wow! It’s been a minute since a listened to him. Always appreciated “We All Need Saving.” All the feels ❤

@CindyGallardoo Жыл бұрын

I first heard of John Mclaughlin on the Disney Hercules soundtrack. I love him!

@anniesh1955 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you guys had a great time at the concert. I know this is a day late but, thank you for taking all of us to Chicago! It was such a great informative video. I had no idea of all the different places and people that lived there and history of all the buildings. I'm so happy that we got to see your girls too. Gigi was so happy with so many places you took her. You guys are doing such a wonderful job with both of them. Felicity is such a good baby to travel with. My daughter and I look forward to the vlogs everyday. We love you and your family.💖

@fourliltadpoles Жыл бұрын

Oil removes oil so to get the peppermint oil off your fingers, use coconut oil. 😊

@LinaCT25 Жыл бұрын

I'm a bit behind on Vlogmas, but I'm trying to catch up. Finally the classic thin mints! Life is good! ☃️

@La_Nessaa Жыл бұрын

Had a blues clues moment when Jessica was looking for the half caff “There! There!” 😂 I watch way too many toddler shows

@virgiesexton5048 Жыл бұрын

😂 did anyone else notice the guy in the background when Jessica was showing the food plate? It was at time stamp 12:02 It looks like he was smiling for the camera 😂

@nanner622 Жыл бұрын

I just went back and saw that! Dead 😂💀

@pinkbutterflies1679 Жыл бұрын

😂

@katwebbxo Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@kelly_kpb Жыл бұрын

Came here just to say this! He was totally cheesing in the background!

@kristiburis3924 Жыл бұрын

I live in Muskegon Michigan. Every time I watch one of your videos, and a commercial for Meijer comes on… It makes me chuckle. We have 2 in our area!!

@danielleonthedaily Жыл бұрын

We love Jon McLaughlin too! He graduated from my alma mater, so I was lucky enough to have him sing in chapel haha BUT did you know he also has a great podcast called Dadville? It's Jon and Dave Barnes- so great.

@shelbyjoneff Жыл бұрын

I LOVE Jon McLaughlin! I’ve seen him twice and got to meet him and take a picture with him last time. Nicest guy and the most talented piano player!

@ingriddynowski9630 Жыл бұрын

Damn! easy on the eyes was the understatement of vlogmas 2022! Jon could get it

@carielynn6647 Жыл бұрын

We live about an hour from Jazz Kitchen! Going to tell my husband about it and make it a date night. Our anniversary is in January and we usually go to Indy to stay the weekend around devour Indy. Thanks for the awesome recommendation!!

@elainabargas3347 Жыл бұрын

Picking up on that conversation at the end of the vlog, a few years ago I saw something online that said "anything worth doing is worth doing poorly" we get told so often that if something is worth doing then you have to do it perfectly. But sometimes it's just worth attempting or just doing as well as you can in the moment, even if you know that isn't your best. Sometimes that means even though you didn't work out every day you were in chicago, you did walk several miles a day and part of that was holding children!

@betsybabf748 Жыл бұрын

My husband is one of the youngest kids of a huge family with a huge age range. When I married at 18, I became a great aunt. At 22, I became a great-great aunt. They always used proper titles, so I would hear, "Give this to great great aunt Betsy." when I was in my 20s. It was weird....and made me feel ancient. Now in my 40s, I am a great-great-great aunt, and I still have young kids of my own.

@amandag1700 Жыл бұрын

Whew! Almost gave up on finding him but FOUND HIM!

@hayleyemma7953 Жыл бұрын

I do love your dinner videos! I'd love if Jessica would do another recipe video like the other ones on her channel, but have it a team video! Love to see what your go to easy meals are during the busy holiday period

@reencampbell4481 Жыл бұрын

Her little fellas!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

@meemsters Жыл бұрын

The ✨little fellas✨ ..best thing literally ever, thank you Gigi🤍

@ryenngaebler4286 Жыл бұрын

But you guys did so much walking in Chicago! That totally counts as exercise! 😀

@arianalarios8006 Жыл бұрын

It was in one of your Faves, Jess. You recommended John McLaughlin and I’ve listened to him ever since ❤

@maggiekimmneedles4411 Жыл бұрын

The chocolate peanut crackers are a absolute staple in my family this time of the year. (I like them in the fridge, however we make them as sandwiches. I have never heard them called Tagalongs like the Girl Scout cookie, I will have to see what my family calls them. Love seeing others enjoy this recipe so good and so easy!! Love your videos!

@annemariecronen9096 Жыл бұрын

Yes, same! We also sprinkle them with colored red or green sugar. The other version we do is Nutella in the middle dipped in white chocolate!

@joannemarsh1 Жыл бұрын

“Nary a bit of chocolate went to waste”. Love Tyler’s sense of humor!

@rachelstafford602 Жыл бұрын

Went to see Jon McLaughlin years ago for New Years Eve and Last good year was the band that opened for him, which now makes sense after your story.

@julieheim8913 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to say I had never heard of Jon McLaughlin before! But now I see the beauty of his music!

@jaand14 Жыл бұрын

I have loved Jon McLaughlin since Enchanted. So Close....love it!!

@aliciam3381 Жыл бұрын

We do the thin mints every Christmas now thanks to you guys!

@Rytoft Жыл бұрын

So fun that Gigi is repeating everything that you say😊 my son was that way to ❤️

@Gloria0667 Жыл бұрын

“If Only I” and “Beautiful Disaster” are two of my favorite songs ever.

@tiffanyyoung661 Жыл бұрын

I first saw Jon when he opened up for Kelly Clarkson in 2007. I once sold merch for/with him and he was the nicest/funniest person ever so I think you would be safe to meet him 😃

@alexishulcher4775 Жыл бұрын

OMG. Thank you for introducing me to Jon McLaughlin!! Amazing, will definitely have to see him if he ever has a show in my area.

@Brezooka Жыл бұрын

I wish I had a quarter of your guys zest for life. Also, the only time I can get red to work is to use the food coloring GEL. You guys make my morning better.

@natalieo9248 Жыл бұрын

I always liked Jon’s music. They used to play him on the Hollister playlists. I love “you are the one I love”, “beating my heart” and “industry” ❤

@Kim-zi7tt Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing the food menus @ the restaurants & for the gifty recipe of the thin mint cookies!

@rosiebess2875 Жыл бұрын

You guys are goals! Gonna have to try those cookies yum 🤤

@Mamawants_nodrama Жыл бұрын

Wow I was just going to see if you uploaded, perfect timing ❤

@laurenmichero9003 Жыл бұрын

I loved Beautiful Disaster and So Close from Enchanted.

@lalasings1 Жыл бұрын

The Andy's mint is the perfect mix of the chocolate and mint with the Ritz cracker. Definitely give it a try at least next year.

@sarahhmatos Жыл бұрын

Totally just printed out the thin mints recipe - I’ve been watching y’all make them for years on Vlogmas & they always look SO good. I love thin mints! Definitely going to make them this week! Thanks for sharing💕

@lindseygibbs5713 Жыл бұрын

I had to pause the video to add him to my Spotify! Thank you for the recommendation!

@jenfarina1892 Жыл бұрын

That concert looks so fun!

@spookybard Жыл бұрын

I just added Jon McLaughlin to my Spotify because Tyler’s topic musician lists is exactly the same as mine, but I have never listened to Jon McLaughlin before. Can’t wait for the ride! Thanks!

@robinnieto2703 Жыл бұрын

We put peanut butter between two ritz crackers and dip in the chocolate. So good that I only make them at Christmas because we’d be rolling into the new year ( literally 😂) if we ate them all year. If we have chelate left we dump peanuts in and quickly stir and drop spoonfuls on to the wax paper…..peanut clusters.

@janeblankenship2355 Жыл бұрын

I love vlogmas!!!

@shopadamsshoes Жыл бұрын

Ummm thank you so much for introducing me to Jon McLaughlin!!!!! Wow. New favorite ❤️ thank you so much.🎉

@rosesaltarelli8660 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

@rachellestouder9696 Жыл бұрын

😂 I loved the Home Alone reference at the end! “Milk, eggs and fabric softener.” Dying!

@carlamengele1215 7 ай бұрын

Love Tyler gettin’ saucey at the end. Lol

@MadisonGProductions Жыл бұрын

For some random reason, I’ve been listening to So Close on repeat the last few days. Ironic that you guys are going to see him at the same time I randomly starting listening to an old song of his!!

@eeshmeesh2962 Жыл бұрын

Ok John McLaughin sounds cool. The way you feel about him is the way I feel about Garth Brooks lol 😂

@nancymarie1120 Жыл бұрын

Wow.. thank you for introducing me to Jon Mclaughlins music.. amazing.

@mikalafor01 Жыл бұрын

I was always curious what your wedding song was! So happy you guys saw him ❤

@yourideordie Жыл бұрын

Don’t know why but this video made me want to go back and see the engagement video and omg am I glad I re watched because I never got to comment! First all of the Holiday vibes in that video..perfect timing to watch it but just like the first time I weeped when Tyler went to propose to Jess. I remember when the video came out I was like OMMMG!!!! And then to re watch the wedding video now.. 😭♥️ what a beautiful love and life you guys have blossomed into. To think of where you are today simply by your hard work and love for each other and God of course. So beautiful and wish I could’ve commented then but congratulations!!😂🎉 and I’m so happy you guys continue to post; your vlogs make many of us so happy.

@aylinc.5199 Жыл бұрын

Went through and found all the Tiny Tylers. Feeling pretty proud 😎

@rachel81737 Жыл бұрын

Tyler, if you like Jon McLaughlin, check out Dave Barnes, Matt Wertz, and Ben Rector!

@katerobinson2553 Жыл бұрын

As someone who can cook the flavour out of food, thanks for the thin mint recipe. Husband surprised by my new baking talent…🤣🤦‍♀️👨‍🍳🥳

@sarahdockendorff8575 Жыл бұрын

For those making the thin mints- the peppermint extract seized my chocolate so if you use real chocolate use the oil.

@kates8300 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been making the thin mints for years. I use the Wilton’s dark choc mint candy melts and they are perfect. There was a period of 2 years when I could not find them anywhere so I used extract and oil. Unfortunately, I couldn’t figure out how to make it work. It kept separating the chocolate. I use the Andes candies peppermint crumbles on top too. Sooo good!

@juless1143 Жыл бұрын

just got the flu and finishing up college finals(go blue!) so these videos have been amazing! Thank you guys

@EMILYHERRERA Жыл бұрын

Feel better soon! 😷🤒

@kellic1207 Жыл бұрын

I always use Andes mints for my ‘thin mint cookies. Works great!

@BhappyD Жыл бұрын

Do the Andes mints harden/set well on the crackers? Do you just melt them normally or temper them?

@kellic1207 Жыл бұрын

Yes, they harden well. I chop them into pieces and melt them in a bowl placed over a sauce pan with simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch the water). I keep the bowl on the simmering water (temp turned down to a very low simmer at this point), to keep melted chocolate from hardening while I dip the crackers. I added about a tsp of coconut oil (you can also use any veggie oil) to the melted chocolate….just because, but is not necessary.

@BhappyD Жыл бұрын

@@kellic1207 Thanks so much! I love Andes mints, so I can’t wait to try making these! Merry Christmas! 😊🎄

@DC-ef8op Жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Andy's works great!

@deseli120207 Жыл бұрын

Just melting Andes mints chocolate chip and dipping the Ritz is delicious too!

@meganberry7600 Жыл бұрын

I KNEW it was going to be Jon McLaughlin!!

@ayoangelc Жыл бұрын

I def fell off the workout wagon with you guys 🤣 I’ve been so exhausted! Gonna try at least 2-3 cycling days this week

@wynter_skye7969 Жыл бұрын

In all fairness, you put in a lot of steps walking around Chicago. That's a workout in and of itself. 😎

@addiejordan9809 Жыл бұрын

The secret project better be hiding Tiny Tyler’s throughout the house for Jessica to find. If not I don’t want it 😂😂😂

@autumnkinz Жыл бұрын

Y'all might like to make Tiger Butter Fudge, too. Just melt a bag of white chocolate chips in the microwave, then add 1/2 cup of peanut butter. Pour into a Parchment-lined sheet. Melt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and spoon onto pb mixture, then use a knife to create a swirl pattern. Refrigerate to set and break apart. We always made this for the holidays when I was growing up.

@gladysgarrity5721 Жыл бұрын

See you all tomorrow for the next vlogmas ❤

@elizabethr2303 Жыл бұрын

Happy vlogmas day

@rebecca5379 Жыл бұрын

this is really random but if there’s a big lots near you go there for holiday sprinkles. it’s something I never would’ve thought but I saw them last year during halloween and they have such good sets for only a few dollars. I’ve gone there for halloween and christmas sprinkles the last 2 years when I couldn’t find them anywhere else.

@juliascamp2175 Жыл бұрын

The Andes mints trick really works and it’s tasty! I have not tried your recipe though so I’m not sure which way is “easier”

@Chynnalovestocook Жыл бұрын

Wow I’m super early for once! Excited to watch this with my munchkin ❤

@livinglifebarefoot Жыл бұрын

We do it with Andes Mints! It's really good!

@jennifershank5622 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever made it with milk chocolate and it's gotta be Townhouse. I'd TOTALLY use Andes mints!!! Counting the drips of peppermint oil went from 1, 2....big drip and 6 lol 😆 I bet this would be really good over vanilla ice cream 😋

@angelalunsford8210 Жыл бұрын

At my Walgreens they have Andees chocolate mint bars!! Heavenly.

@sharonshade4437 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to miss Vlogmas when the month is over.

@morrisontracy Жыл бұрын

Awww love Tyler’s man crush 😆 so sweet!

@shaynaleann1054 Жыл бұрын

I loathe slime lol! My 6yr old got it all in her hair (which is very thick curly and long) so it took forever to get it out. Had to use alot of cooking spray and still had to cut a little bit. Total nightmare! Baking soda is supposed to take the sticky out of it

@alexisknursing Жыл бұрын

I love it there! My sister lives in broad ripple and there are so many amazing restaurants right there

@teresa65watson Жыл бұрын

I think all of the walking around in Chicago counts as your exercise. 👍

@rosebud7233 Жыл бұрын

Are y’all still going to do more Contant about kiwis? This seems like such a random question. 😂 I’m not actually super interested in the Keewee contact, but I’m dying to know what the video title related to kiwis was going to be. 🥝