Only 20 more shopping days until Christmas! If you're done shopping--way to go! If you aren't done yet--remain calm and have no fear! Over the last few years, my family has changed the way we exchange gifts and, to be honest, it's actually taken a lot of the stress away. However, I always like stocking …
Black Friday Traditions
Black Friday is next week and I'm really excited for that day. I'm not excited because of shopping and sales, but because of a Black Friday tradition my family and I have done for probably close to 15 years. Each Black Friday morning, we sleep in a little bit, throw on comfy clothes, and then …
How to Enjoy the Holidays: Savoring vs. Stressing
I can definitely tell that the holiday season is upon us. How do I know that? Because I feel like people are already going crazy. I went to run some basic errands over the weekend and happened to be in the vicinity of a shopping center--it was already packed and people were driving around like …
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My Autumn Mood Board
I hope you are having a wonderful September so far! I spent Labor Day weekend in Virginia and it is definitely preparing for autumn weather. September always makes me so excited for autumn because I love the colors of nature, the cozy layers of clothes, crisp mornings and nights, warm food, etc. Today I'm sharing …
Happy Independence Day
I am grateful to live in the United States. I am grateful for the freedom and liberties we have. I am grateful for the values on which our country was built and for those who continually try to uphold them. I am grateful for those who have protected and are currently protecting our country. I …