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After careful thought, I want to share an update with you all.

My appeal with YouTube was once again denied for invalid traffic, and because of that, I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from creating content. I can’t continue to put in the time, effort, and energy—especially time away from my family—without being able to move forward. Creating on YouTube truly became like a second job, and I’m no longer willing to work for free under these circumstances.

Over the past two weeks, I’ve taken a much-needed break. That time has allowed me to reflect, rest, and reset—and honestly, I’m happier. I feel lighter not pushing content or stressing over algorithms, monetization, and constant uncertainty.

I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who watched, commented, supported, and connected with me along the way. Your kindness never went unnoticed, and I truly appreciate each of you.

For now, I’m choosing peace, family, and happiness. Thank you for understanding and for being part of this chapter of my life 🤍

— Stacey

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Hey everyone, I wanted to give you a quick update because I know some of you have noticed changes on my channel.

Right now, I’m still unable to fix my AdSense issue. YouTube removed my monetization, and unfortunately the problem has still not been resolved. I’ve followed all the steps they’ve asked for, but I’m currently stuck waiting on a PIN that’s supposed to come in the mail. Honestly, I don’t even know if it will arrive or when.

There’s also no direct way to contact YouTube for help — everything goes through forums, and so far I haven’t gotten any real answers. It’s been frustrating and stressful, especially as a creator who puts a lot of time and effort into this channel.

I will be posting a full video within the next week explaining exactly what’s going on with YouTube, what I’ve tried, and where things currently stand. I want to be transparent with you all and also share this in case it helps another creator going through the same thing.

Thank you so much for sticking with me and for all the support — it truly means more than you know ❤️

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Hey friends & fellow YouTubers 👋
I’m reaching out because I’m honestly stuck and hoping someone here has experienced this before.

I was recently demonetized and my AdSense account was closed, but YouTube is asking me to “fix” an issue that I literally can’t access anymore. They removed my PIN, closed the account, and now there’s no way for me to correct anything on my end.

The only thing I can think of is that during verification, I accidentally uploaded my ID with my maiden name instead of my current legal name. Other than that, I’ve never had invalid traffic, so I’m extremely confused about what they’re referencing.

What makes this even more frustrating is that there is no way to directly contact YouTube. The only option is posting in a community forum, and so far that’s given me no answers or real help.

Has this happened to anyone else?
Were you able to resolve it or speak to an actual person?

I truly love creating content here, but if this can’t be resolved, I honestly don’t know how I can continue on this platform. Any advice or shared experiences would mean the world to me 💛

Thank you for reading and for any help you can offer.

— Stacey
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Amazing! Happy birthday, Dick Van Dyke

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Holiday dinners don’t have to be expensive
https://youtu.be/42UGOcTBMxM?si=HP4X5...

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Shoutout Time! ✨

https://youtu.be/ywvcShCaIVw?si=UmgIh...

I just had to give a HUGE shoutout to my amazing travel agent — seriously, she is a total thrifter at heart and knows exactly how to pull a whole Disney trip together without breaking the bank. 🏰💸

If you’ve ever thought about booking a Disney vacation, here’s the best part: it’s only a $200 deposit, and you don’t pay anything extra for her services. She gets paid through Walt Disney World, so she works for YOU, not the other way around. 🙌✨

She’s helped my family so much, and if you want someone who understands budget-friendly magic, she’s your girl. ✨💫

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🎄 VLOGMAS ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎄

I’m SO excited to share that I’ll be doing Vlogmas from December 1st–24th! 🙌✨

Every single day, I’ll be posting frugal, money-saving, and budget-friendly content — from cheap meals, holiday hacks, gift ideas on a budget, freezer cooking, deals, and so much more! 🎁💸

I hope you’ll all join me this December as we enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank. ❤️

Let me know what kind of frugal Christmas content you want to see! 🎅🎄✨

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