Happy Winter! While yesterday was the first official day of the new season, it has certainly felt like winter around here for some time. When the seasons change, I like to take some time to complete some quarterly tasks to ensure my home functions smoothly and my family is prepared. This is what's on my winter to-do list! This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. This does not sway my ...
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Your Ultimate Holiday Tipping and Gifting Guide
Tipping is a sticky subject! Around the holidays, we like to express our appreciation for a year of hard work and service, but it can be hard to know what is appropriate. I'm a giver by nature and like to take care of others, so I really thrive at the holidays! Before we get started, let's just get this out in the open. It has been a hard few years for everyone. You should not bust your budget on gifts for anyone. If holiday tips are not in the cards for you this year, please don't sweat it. ...
Countdown to Christmas!
Happy December! Can you believe it's already here and we're talking about Christmas?! I feel like winter in general just snuck up on me! Every day I'm shocked that it's cold outside LOL. Luckily, I'm a prepper and a planner so I'm not caught flat-footed and unprepared! This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. This does not sway my opinion in the least. I appreciate your ...
What’s on my Thanksgiving Menu!
I love holidays! Each holiday has special memories and traditions that I treasure. Thanksgiving especially means a lot to me. Before the pandemic, we were able to host our whole family for Thanksgiving, and I am so blessed by those memories! For now, we do a scaled-down celebration, but it is still special to me! Thanksgiving food is one of my favorite kinds of foods. I even enjoy planning out our week-of countdown! With that being said, this is what's on our Thanksgiving menu this year. The ...
Countdown to Thanksgiving!
I love Thanksgiving. Growing up, it was probably my favorite holiday-- and that means a lot, for a kid to choose Thanksgiving over Christmas! My uncle lived in New York City, and we spent each year crammed into his tiny apartment on Columbus. We'd watch the Wizard of Oz, have Chinese food, and go watch the balloons being inflated for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. For a few years, my aunt lived in the same building and we'd make the turkey in one kitchen and ride the elevator with it to ...
A Homemade Halloween; Crafting with Cricut
Using my Cricut is my favorite way to get crafty, especially around the holidays! I am always sure to include crafting for the holidays on my fall to-do list so I have plenty of time to think of fun new projects! This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. This does not sway my opinion in the least. I appreciate your support! Baby Cookie Monster costume: Jack has an intense ...