I know I said I wasn’t going to post again until the New Year, but some thoughts and reflections came to me last week and I didn’t want to leave 2016 hanging in the dust, forgotten. You’ll forgive me?… So, how was your Christmas? Ours was lovely, if not rather balmy with the 70-something degree…
Archives for December 2016
Christmas Confessions
Hey guys! I wanted to pop in on this lovely thinking out loud Thursday before signing off for the rest of the year. Because…it’s almost Christmas!! I’ve said it many times, but jeez, has this holiday snuck up on me this time around. In an effort to be more present (but not for more presents, har-har),…
Salty Sweet Christmas Snack Mix
This salty, sweet Christmas snack mix is a breeze to make. Vanilla almond bark, crunchy cereal, crispy pretzels, and salty peanuts and cashews are the perfect combination to share with guests at your next holiday party. Christmas is just shy of one week away, and I’m still not 100% into the spirit. It’s probably this…
Holiday Gift Guide for Moms
Having trouble finding the perfect gift for the new (and seasoned) moms in your life? This Holiday Gift Guide for Moms is full of thoughtful and reasonably priced gifts that every mom will enjoy. Since I became a mom, my gift preferences—if you can call them that—have changed. I rarely splurge on items for myself,…
It’s OK To Feel Sad Sometimes…
Toward the end of the summer, I began taking an antidepressant for my Generalized Anxiety Disorder and accompanying depression. The last few months have reminded me that I made a positive decision. I was lucky not to experience any major side effects (just some temporarily increased anxiety and slight insomnia in the beginning), and I’ve…
10 Boozy Hot Chocolate Recipes to Celebrate National Cocoa Day
You guys! Did you know that December 13 is National Cocoa Day? It seems like there is a food holiday for everything these days, but National Cocoa Day is one that all of us—the young and old alike—can support (unless, of course, you have a chocolate allergy, in which case, I’m so, so sorry). I…
Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies
I feel like I’ve already said this a few times already, but I feel like the holidays have snuck up on me this year. For one, it hasn’t felt like fall (save for a few random days of cooler weather), and, two, I’ve been relatively busy at work, leading to less time to sit back…
5 “Winter-Friendly” Smoothies to Enjoy In December
Smoothies aren’t just for summer! Try these 5 winter-friendly smoothies this December; they’re sure to keep you satiated with their healthy ingredients and abundance of warming spices. Hey guys! How was your weekend? Ours was great because we finally picked out and decorated our Christmas tree. Mark also put up the outdoor lights, so it’s…
5 Tips for a Truly Healthy Holiday
You know, some things are just plain weird to me. It’s particularly weird how we treat the holiday season as some panic-inducing few weeks where we must stick to a regimented healthy holiday exercise routine and restrict our food intake so we can “safely indulge” at parties. Sorry, but that’s not even close to what…
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