The children have gone mad. We are two days out from sweet festive freedom and I hope to survive until that final bell on Friday at 2:00. Pray for me. To distract myself from this, let's walk through Christmas Eve Day in...Read More
Tag: Blogmas
Blogmas Day 18: Christmas 2019
I love lists. All lists: to-do, check, grocery, clothing, planning, etc. I thrive on them and crossing things off is a feeling of success, even for the smallest task. Every year, I keep a Google Sheet for gift ideas, purchases,...Read More
Blogmas Day 17: Silent Night
I love to sleep. It's one of my absolute very favorite activities. I can literally never bore of it or get enough. I love naps in the daylight on the couch, late mornings in bed, and long stretches of uninterrupted...Read More
Blogmas Day 16: What to do with a Sick Toddler at Christmastime
As a parent, I am certain you look forward to the dreaded winter cold/flu/stomach bug as much as I do. Are you sensing my sarcasm? Good. If there is one thing that can throw my anxiety over the edge of...Read More
Blogmas Day 15: Cookie Party!
For a handful of years, my family has heightened the holiday season with a casual Cookie Exchange Party. It's a fairly simple premise (she, who doesn't host it, says). Each participating family makes a dozen or so cookies of their...Read More
Blogmas Day 14: 12 Days of Christmas
On the twelve day of Christmas, my elf gave to me, a list of festive activities! Today I bring to you twelve things you can and should do in the next two weeks before the big day arrives: On the...Read More
Blogmas Day 13: Festive Beauty Buys
As Caleigh and I sit to watch Olaf's Frozen Adventure for minimally the 13th night in a row, I'm noticing that dang I smell delicious. While you may have seen this title and clicked out immediately, I love to know what other people buy...Read More
Blogmas Day 12: Meaning of Christmas
I almost missed today. I put Caleigh to bed and thought I am going to make popcorn and watch The Mistletones. As I was taking my bra off, I remembered I haven't blogged yet! So, here we are, friend. This post is between me...Read More
Blogmas Day 11: Holiday Stress
This is my first ever attempt at doing daily writing for public consumption. I've written in journals before and for classes in college, but never consistently EVERY single day and absolutely not for other people to read. I tend to...Read More
Blogmas Day 10: Menu & Recipe Ideas
Photo by Jill Heyer on Unsplash Welcome to Day 10 of December & Blogmas! As we're getting closer to the Eve and Day of Christmas, I want to share my planned menus for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Marc and I host...Read More