Days ago, we were all planning our holiday itineraries, wrapping up the last of the presents, and feverishly cooking and baking ahead of the big day. And then, just like that, it was all over. I had a wonderful Christmas this year that included attending mass on Christmas Eve (something I haven’t done in years, but felt called to do this year), enjoyed a leisurely Christmas morning that was spent lounging in festive pajamas, followed by dinner with my grandmother, and lastly, enough time to ...
Merry (Almost) Christmas
December was yet another month that seemed to fly by—especially these last few days. From putting the Christmas tree up earlier in the month to getting my holiday cards out last week (better late than never, right?), I’m ready to enjoy a little downtime. It will be a short week in the office and I’ll be taking a blogging break until Friday, December 27th. In the meantime, if you have any last-minute gifts that you need a little inspiration for, check out this post where I rounded up some of my ...
10 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas from Local Brands
The countdown to the holidays has officially begun and we are now in the final stretch. If this season has left you feeling stressed over the remaining people on your list that you still need to shop for, then this post is for you. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite local brands that are sure to please even the most discerning person on your list—while taking some of the guesswork out of the equation for you. TOUGHFor the cancer thriver in your life (or their loved ones), grab a copy of ...
The Importance of Creating Moments that Matter
Recently, I celebrated a friend's birthday. I wanted to do something special, so naturally, I obsessed over every detail. Since I am a big proponent of the “birthday month," I started drafting a potential itinerary in advance of things we could do, places we could see, and where we could eat. Then came more practical questions such as: What would make the perfect present? Will she like it? Would it be something she would use? In the days leading up to my friend’s birthday, I decided to email ...