Hi, I’m Ellen Smile, and this channel is my heart on display. After losing my husband, Steve, I began sharing my real, unfiltered journey through grief, healing, and finding strength one day at a time. Here, you’ll find motivational live sessions, honest talks, and everyday moments like cooking, budgeting, emotional check-ins, and simple joys. This is a safe space for anyone navigating loss, life changes, or seeking comfort and connection. Whether you’re here for grief support, inspiration, or to feel less alone, you belong here. Together, we’ll grow through life’s hard and beautiful moments. I’m not perfect, but I promise to be real. If you’re looking for honest talks or everyday moments like what I’m making for dinner, managing money, or finding deals that bring a spark of joy, you’re in the right place. This channel is where real life unfolds raw, unfiltered, and full of struggles and victories. Join me on this journey, one day at a time.

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Ellen Smile

I did a video called, "Shopping at Macy's: Christmas in October & Staying on Budget!" 😄Shoutout to ‪@Amyiaartribe‬ ‪@kristak1102‬ ‪@PretirementDays‬ ‪@storytimewithunclebill1998‬ ‪@brendahuckleby7282‬ ‪@NormaRaymond6059‬ ‪@kristak1102‬ ‪@pattyfish‬ I appreciate everyone who watched my video ‪@mamabandboogie‬ ‪@BuildingALegacyFarm‬ ‪@SNJ1966‬

7 hours ago | [YT] | 4

Ellen Smile

I did a video called, "Quick Car Chat: Doctor Visit, Salad Dressing Spills & Life Lately." 😄Shoutout to everyone who came to my live! ‪@storytimewithunclebill1998‬ ‪@kristak1102‬ ‪@jayheywood9635‬ I appreciate ‪@LifeWithTasharia‬ ‪@SNJ1966‬ ‪@RelaxwithMelissa‬ for watching my video and leaving a message.

1 day ago | [YT] | 3

Ellen Smile

I did a video called, "What’s for Dinner? Cooking on a Budget, Saving Money & Making Do With What I Have." 🍳🥗Shoutout to ‪@Amyiaartribe‬ ‪@TJ69TJ‬ ‪@Alps-z3k‬ ‪@KC-KIT‬ ‪@Jessica-46g4m‬ ‪@JarrettTalks‬ ‪@LisaJStocks‬ ‪@Elles_Endeavors‬ ‪@SNJ1966‬ ‪@Alina1568-c7n‬ ‪@AllisonMap‬ ‪@brendahuckleby7282‬ ‪@cindylifestyleandmore‬ ‪@GetHealthyNowMastery‬ @pumpkin-4147 ‪@Asimplefamilylifestyle‬ I appreciate ‪@kristak1102‬ for watching my video and leaving a message! xoox

1 day ago | [YT] | 3

Ellen Smile

I did a video called, "Learning to Slow Down and Let Yourself Heal." ❤️‪@kristak1102‬ ‪@Jackie7Sims‬ ‪@Juicefullybalanced‬ ‪@ElJodedor212‬ ‪@ruvetorhakho9342‬ ‪@brian25-z6p‬ ‪@Asimplefamilylifestyle‬ ‪@CoffeenocreamE‬ I apprecieate everyone who watched my video and left a message! ‪@SNJ1966‬ ‪@cindylifestyleandmore‬

1 day ago | [YT] | 6

Ellen Smile

🌱 COMMUNITY SHOUTOUT! 🐐🌻Today I want to give a special shoutout to ‪@BuildingALegacyFarm‬ .... Priscilla has a wonderful channel! ❤️She is building a legacy farm from raw land, starting with goats, gardens, and a beautiful long-term vision for the future. She’s developing 15 acres step by step, learning along the way, and sharing the journey honestly — the hard work, the lessons, and the progress. 🌿🐐What I really love is the heart behind her journey, stewardship, responsibility, patience, and creating something that can last for generations. ❤️If you enjoy land, livestock, gardening, self-sufficiency, or simply watching someone build something meaningful from the ground up, please go check out Priscilla’s channel and show her some love! 🌱

And here’s something really exciting! She has already reached her 4,000 watch hours! 🎉👏 That is a HUGE accomplishment! She’s now working toward the subscriber milestone she needs to continue moving forward with her YouTube journey.

And just to be clear, here on Team Smile, we aren't about sub-for-sub. We’re a community of people who come together, encourage one another, make genuine connections, and support each other because we truly enjoy what we see. 🤝❤️So Priscilla, keep building that dream one step at a time! Your journey is inspiring, and I’m happy to shine a little light on your channel. 🌻🐐🏡Go check out ‪@BuildingALegacyFarm‬ everyone! You might just find a new channel to enjoy! ❤️

1 day ago (edited) | [YT] | 3

Ellen Smile

I did a few videos called: "What’s for Dinner? Cooking on a Budget, Saving Money & Making Do With What I Have." 🍳🥗, "Ellen Smile Live Finding Peace, Orthopedic Visit & Thursday Catch-Up" ❤️ and "Quick Car Chat: Doctor Visit, Salad Dressing Spills & Life Lately." 😄

I truly appreciate everyone who joined my live! ❤️ I would love to give you all a shoutout, but unfortunately, there seems to be another glitch, and I’m not able to do it right now. 😔I did take the time to check out your channels, so we’re all good! 🙌❤️ I’ll definitely try to give you a proper shoutout once the issue is fixed. Thank you all so much for your continued support, kindness, and love. It truly means more than you know! Wishing you all a blessed night. 🙏❤️XOXO 💕

2 days ago | [YT] | 12