Despite my annual intention of doing all of my Christmas shopping long before the official start of the season, I typically am still scrambling to finish up some last-minute gifting in the days leading up to the big day (or really, any holiday). Through my experience, I wanted to share a few ideas in case … Continue reading Last-Minute Gift Guide
When I think of the Christmas season, two contradicting images pop in my head: curling up under a blanket, sipping on a warm drink, while the sparkle of the christmas tree is the only light besides the glow of a favorite Christmas movie streaming on the tv and the flurry of gift wrapping, endless packages … Continue reading December Goals
Friends, I'm excited to bring back my snail-mail ornament swap for a third year! Participating in this type of swap with new friends has been a highlight of my holiday season for years, and it has been so special to share this with you these past few years. For those of you new to the … Continue reading 2022 Ornament Swap
Despite knowing this post is coming each and every month, I can never seem to get my goals posted before it is half over. I wish I could use "I'm a new, working mama" as an excuse, but longtime readers know that this trend is not exclusive to this season. I, however, like to think … Continue reading November Goals
One of the first things we decided upon our friends' moving back to the East Coast was planning a fall trip with them to Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. We are all big-time mountain views kind of people and thought the promise of crisp fall weather and apple orchard visits were too delightful to resist. We … Continue reading Fall Mountain Weekend
Happy October, friends! It seems, more than ever before, I was truly counting down the days until October 1st. The arrival of Autumn is always so sweet and the activities that fill our days are some of my favorites of the year. Especially this year, I am so thrilled to share this new season with … Continue reading October Goals
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