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noémie gaines
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2006
Welcome to my channel! It's a space where I dive into the beautiful chaos of mom life, entrepreneurship, and the journey of growth and healing in my 30s. Through real, unfiltered moments and honest reflections, I open up about the highs, the lows, and everything in between as I work toward finding balance and purpose. My hope is that by sharing these pieces of life, I can encourage others to find their own peace, resilience, and self-discovery, even in the midst of all the messiness. Join me for the ride-I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us!
life lately: cohortsgiving, momsgiving + why i was scared to start the vlog | weekly vlog
Hey loves! Welcome back to The Simmer Down Diaries! This week’s episode is full of real-life moments, fun events, and cozy family chats. We kicked things off with a busy Friday morning and school drop-off with the girls before getting ready for DMS Cohortsgiving-such a fun event with lots of love and community vibes. Then came Momsgiving 2024, where we celebrated motherhood in the best way possible.
I also opened up about something that’s been on my heart-why I was hesitant to start this vlog. So many people online position themselves as experts, but that never felt right for me. I’m not here to be an expert-I’m here to be an example of what everyday love, business, and parenthood could look like in real time.
Also, if you’re in the DC, Maryland, or Virginia area, you have to check out District MotherHued! It’s an amazing community-driven nonprofit for Black moms that has meant so much to me over the years. From hosting unforgettable events like Momsgiving or the Momference to creating spaces where we can connect, recharge, and just be ourselves-it’s truly one of a kind.
Learn more and get involved:
📸 Instagram: districtmotherhued
💻 Website: www.districtmotherhued.org
Let me know what you think of this episode-I love hearing from you! 🫶🏽✨
0:00 - life lately + weekly recap
00:42 - friday morning welcome
04:33 - otw to school w/ the girls
08:44 - getting ready for cohortsgiving
14:21 - dms cohortsgiving montage
15:45 - saturday morning chat
19:28 - momsgiving 2024
20:08 - sunday night chat: mom guilt + sharing feelings
28:54 - why i was scared to start my vlog
♡ F O L L O W M E ♡
◦ Instagram: / noemiegaines
◦ Substack: / noemiegaines.substack.com/
◦ Our Family Channel: / www.youtube.com/@KierandNoemie/
◦ Business inquiries: hello@noemiegaines.com
Catch you in the next one!
I also opened up about something that’s been on my heart-why I was hesitant to start this vlog. So many people online position themselves as experts, but that never felt right for me. I’m not here to be an expert-I’m here to be an example of what everyday love, business, and parenthood could look like in real time.
Also, if you’re in the DC, Maryland, or Virginia area, you have to check out District MotherHued! It’s an amazing community-driven nonprofit for Black moms that has meant so much to me over the years. From hosting unforgettable events like Momsgiving or the Momference to creating spaces where we can connect, recharge, and just be ourselves-it’s truly one of a kind.
Learn more and get involved:
📸 Instagram: districtmotherhued
💻 Website: www.districtmotherhued.org
Let me know what you think of this episode-I love hearing from you! 🫶🏽✨
0:00 - life lately + weekly recap
00:42 - friday morning welcome
04:33 - otw to school w/ the girls
08:44 - getting ready for cohortsgiving
14:21 - dms cohortsgiving montage
15:45 - saturday morning chat
19:28 - momsgiving 2024
20:08 - sunday night chat: mom guilt + sharing feelings
28:54 - why i was scared to start my vlog
♡ F O L L O W M E ♡
◦ Instagram: / noemiegaines
◦ Substack: / noemiegaines.substack.com/
◦ Our Family Channel: / www.youtube.com/@KierandNoemie/
◦ Business inquiries: hello@noemiegaines.com
Catch you in the next one!
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Hey loves! Welcome to the very first episode of The Simmer Down Diaries! 💫 I finally took the plunge and started vlogging! This one’s a little mix of everything: sharing moments of motherhood, balancing work and family, and finding harmony in the little things. Join me as I navigate this new journey, and hopefully, we can inspire each other along the way! Follow me for more real-life moments, m...
Happy to be here ❤
Listen. The way you are so calm in the morning - with a commute. I commend you 🙌🏾 I'm inspired to be better. Enjoyed the vlog ❤
It definitely comes off as relatable!
Thanks love!! 🙌🏾
I definitely need an want to hear what you have to say ! Im going thru same things emotionally. It’s just a relief when you know you’re not alone in your thoughts ….. your page came up for me for reason ! GOD did ! Thank u ! I will watch faithfully !:) 🙏🏼😊
I'm so glad you found me-I'm hoping to create a space where we can support each other through it all. 💗
Love your content. Glad you decided to jump!!
Thank you so much! And me too 💗
I had no idea you had a channel but I’m so glad I found it. I adore yall ❤
Aw, thank you so much! I'm so glad you found me! 💕
New subscriber! Love your content.
Thank you so much for joining the fam! 💗
I literally love your vlog. So inspiring ❤️. I’ve been wanting to start vlogging but have been in my head (overthinking )and haven’t started yet.
Do it!! I was honestly so scared to start too, but sometimes you just had to do it scared! I never expected the turnout to be what it was. I'm sure you have such amazing things to share that someone can take some gems from.💗
Hi Noèmie! Can you please share the epis recipe when you get a chance? Thank you kindly ♥️
Here it is - www.noemiegaines.com/blog/epis
Damn am I the only one that flush the dead fish down the toilet?!?! lol idk how I feel about fish spirits floating around my backyard. 😂😂😂
Lmaoo you are NOT alone!! 😂 We definitely considered the toilet route, but Emery insisted on a ‘proper’ funeral. Hopefully, since we were good to him, he’s a friendly fish spirit chilling in the yard! 🐠👻💗
@ ah okay, it was a really sweet touch especially the memories part “I would look at him and then he looked at me…” 🤣🤣🤣
So proud of you sisterrrrrr!! These vlogs bring me so much peace Keep up the great work 🫶🏾
Aww, thank you sis!! 🥹💗 That means so much coming from you. I’m so glad the vlogs bring you peace-that’s exactly what I hope for. Love you and appreciate your support more than you know! 🫶🏾
These vlogs are like catching up with my internet sis after a long week lol ...not to beat a dead horse- but, love the vibes ❤
This is exactly how it feels when I’m filming-like a weekly debrief with my internet fam! 🥹💗 Thank you for being here and for loving the vibes-it means so much!
I love it here. Not only are you doing your own thing but you’re posting consistently!! 👏🏾👏🏾 Hopefully Emory’s foot is almost healed, if not already.
Thank you so much! 💗 I’m really trying to stay consistent, so hearing that means a lot! And yes-Emery gets her cast off in early January. She’s been managing it like a champ!
Awww Emory crying about her fracture almost made me cry lol
Right?! 🥹 Luckily, she’s totally fine now-it was just the shock of it all that really got to her. She may be a little dramatic, but honestly… it was still pretty traumatic! Thank you for watching and for the love!
I love these type of content and I love your family. Fan love all the way from Jamaica 🇯🇲
Thank you so much! 💗 We love Jamaica! Kier and I have been so many times, and it’s always such a special place for us. Sending lots of Caribbean love from this Haitian girl to you! 🇭🇹🇯🇲
I am coming from the Family Channel. I am enjoying the content. Miss you guys!
Thank you so much for coming over! 💗 I’m so glad you’re enjoying the content-it really means the world. We love sharing these moments with you!
Taking her socks off can help with her flips! Great vlog.
You’re so right! Those socks were definitely working against her! 😂 Thank you for watching and for the tip-we’ll try that next time!
Thank you for giving me something to tune into while I log in my cardio! Love the name btw! Watching you process your overthinking and being so vulnerable is empowering!!
This means so much-thank you for tuning in friend!! 💗
Another great episode… I love it here!
Thank you so much! 💗 I’m so glad you’re enjoying it-I love having you here!
I’ve never been to New York and this is so special my inner child is smiling so big! I never had my dad he’s alive but not ever around and this is so special
🥹💗 I’m so glad this moment resonated with you. Sending so much love your way-and I hope you get to experience New York someday! Thank you for sharing something so personal.
Yes like you said I was inconsistent with posting but with these babies and every single activity for the holidays it was a lot
I was so sad too ❤
You are such a beautiful wonderful mom and wife love it here ❤
Thank you so much! 🥹💗 That really means a lot coming from you. I’m so excited to see your journey on here too-you’re going to do amazing things!
I am truly a fan. I found you via your hubby but I am so glad that I stayed for you. You are my new BFF in my head. What a joy watching you figure it all out. We are so different yet so alike…
This made my whole day! 🥹💗 Thank you so much for sticking around and connecting with me. I love that we can be so different yet still relate on so many levels. I’m so glad you’re here-let’s keep figuring it out together!
And shout out to Nessa, love some fancy homebody and love that you aren’t a fashion girly lol.
Right?! Nessa and Fancy Homebody are the best! I live in her pieces-they’re comfy but still make you feel put together. And listen… I will happily leave the fashion girly lane to the pros! 😆💗
Love the name and your vulnerability, loving your content ❤
Thanks so much! It really means the world to me 💗!
I was in town for Howard’s 100th homecoming in October. Had the outcome been different, I would’ve been back for inauguration. That day after election feeling was mutual. Sydney is funny to me 😂 She definitely made everyone smile during the funeral. RIP DJ The OOTD sweat edition? Authentic.
Sydney shaking up DJ Fishmael in the beginning literally sent me to the outermost edges of the galaxy! 😂😂😂😂
I’m so glad you enjoyed that moment! Sydney is such a character-she’s always bringing the chaos. 😂
6 year old daughter????
Wild right? Lol love her little self though 💗
@@noemiegaines yeah lowkey! Glad yall are able to connect though!
The nail melted 😢
Smh and it was definitely my fault!
Right?! 😢 I legit almost burned my nail off! Lesson learned… I’m keeping my hands FAR away from the heat next time! 🔥💅🏾
Beautiful family photos ❤
Aw thank you! I love how they turned out! 😍
Love the hair color
Thank you!! 💗
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Thanks for sharing the trivia podcast for kids!
You got it! Glad you enjoyed that little shout-out. 💗
This was really great and inspiring. I enjoyed it from start to finish ❤
Wow, thank you so much! It really means the world to hear you say that. 💗
Loved everything about the vlog 💞..... you could do a Colgate commercial- your smile is perfect lol
Awww, thank you! 💗 I’m so glad you enjoyed the vlog!
You’re doing GREAT job with these vlogs. I love it when my mom visits too. Russell always says she’s his favorite person 🥰
Thank you so much!!
We all do that check to make sure it’s not poison lol
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Congratulations ❤🎉
Girl! You just snatched so many thoughts from my head that I couldn't articulate! Thanks for sharing ❤
Ahh, thank you!! 💗 I’m so glad it resonated with you. Sometimes putting those thoughts into words feels like a release. Sending love and so much gratitude for being here! 🫶🏽
Love the vlog!! I love your level of transparency and vulnerability. The self therapy session was so good. I need to start doing that more
Thank you so much! 💗 I’m glad the self-therapy session resonated with you. It’s something I’ve been working on-giving myself space to reflect and be real. You’ve got this! Starting small makes a big difference. Sending you love and encouragement! 😊
Excuseeeeseeeeee me!!!!!! You not sharing that you have a channel Mrs!!!!! 😂
Lol y'all know by now how I like to get in my own way!! I'll do better sharing next time 😂 but thank you so much for showing me some love 💗
Hello Noémie, my name is Rasheeta. I figured I should introduce myself since you’re speaking directly to me with this session of yours at the kitchen table. Thank you for thinking it through on camera. It wasn’t meant for just you. Happy to be here ♥️
Heyyy Rasheeta, thank you for introducing yourself! It really warms my heart to know that this resonated with you in such a personal way. I was definitely sorting my own thoughts, but knowing it connected with you too makes it all so worth it. I’m so glad you’re here 💗.
I like how you give us either a recap or a preview in the beginning for the intro so far!
“I feel like im exactly where im supposed to be doing exactly what im supposed to Do, but why doesn’t it feel good?!” Is SUCHHHH real self dialogue! I love that you created the language and safety you needed to process your feelings! I needed to see this, we need more of this!
Thank you so much! 💗 That inner dialogue is so real and something I’ve wrestled with a lot. Creating the space and language to process those feelings has been such a journey, and I’m so glad it resonated with you. We really do need more of these honest conversations-I’m so grateful to share this space with you!
“I feel like im exactly where im supposed to be doing exactly what im supposed to Do, but why doesn’t it feel good?!” Is SUCHHHH real self dialogue!
I'm so grateful for you taking the leap to do these vlogs. I've seen you on IG and get the feeling that you're a pretty dope person. Keep showing up and letting your light shine. ❤️
Thank you so much! This truly means the world to me. 💗 Taking the leap to do these vlogs has been scary but so rewarding, and hearing this kind of encouragement keeps me going. I’m so grateful for your support and so happy to have you here. 🫶🏽
I had to stop this video and slide into these comments because sis…I feel so similarly to you! To have achieved so much and now feel…”meh” for lack of better words lol. I truly commend you because I realized that I’ll have the initial thoughts/feelings, but never take the time to work through them like this. It’s motivating me to pause and reflect deeper than what now seems like surface level self-talk. So thank you for sharing this and inspiring others. Ok, let me finish the video now! 😂
Wow, thank you so much for this! 💗 I completely get that ‘meh’ feeling-it’s so real. It means so much to know that sharing my process is resonating with you. Pausing and reflecting isn’t always easy, but it’s such a game-changer when we give ourselves that space. I’m so glad this is motivating you to dive deeper-you’ve got this! 🫶🏽 Now go finish the video and tell me what you think lol 😂
I don’t even know why I am here, lol. I love you and your family. I am probably old enough to be your mom but I love it here for some reason. I’m sure I am not your targeted demographic but …
Thank you so much! It looks like your message got cut off, but from what you said so far, it truly made my day! 💗 It means so much that you’re here and enjoying this space. I love that this community can connect with so many different people-it’s a beautiful reminder that connection has no limits. So grateful to have you here!