Did anyone else do a double-take when they looked at their calendar and saw that Christmas was this Friday? I certainly did. I for sure thought I had another week to go. In what has felt like the most endless…
The December Agenda
I certainly did not think back in March when I started working from home that we would be going through the holiday season still in some kind of lockdown situation. To be honest, it’s been difficult to get into the…
The Real Ms. Steil
December rolled in and I quickly became overwhelmed with holiday preparations (hence the radio silence on the blog and social media for the last week). From searching for the perfect ‘mini’ Christmas tree, to transforming myself into a kindly elf…
The December Agenda
Let the countdown to the holidays commence. After my birthday month, this is my favorite time of year. I love to see all of the holiday decorations, the smell of wreaths and Christmas trees, and the sound of carols in…
Monday Mantra: Be Present
As we approach the final week before the holidays, and as I have yet to start shopping for gifts (hello, online shopping and overnight delivery), I’m reminded of how special these days ahead are. It’s easy to get wrapped up…
Winter Wear: Lucky Brand Booties
One of my favorite parts of this time of year (aside from the upcoming holidays, of course), is that I get to break out my riding boots and over-the-knee boots. On any given day, you can find me rocking a…
The Under $20 Gift Guide
Struggling to find that perfect gift for a co-worker, teacher, or as a stocking stuffer, without breaking the bank? Well, look no further. I’ve rounded up great gifts that are all under $20 — and bonus points — they are…
The December Agenda: Holiday Edition
It’s starting to feel a lot like winter in these parts. Long gone are the mornings that I can jump into my car without first defrosting it…run out of the house in just a cozy sweater dress…or order an iced…
The Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List
Now that it is officially December, the time has come to start presenting you with all of those fun gift guides. Since I have yet to do any holiday shopping (well, I did gift myself a few new things from…
Memories from the Weekend
This weekend went by in the blink of an eye (don’t they always?). I love the holiday season, so once December hits I am in full-on holiday mode. I usually wait until the middle of the month to go and…
A Day at the Beach…in December
I never thought that I would be posting photos from my recent trip to the beach…in December. But that’s just what we have here today. If you are fortunate enough to live somewhere that has been enjoying record highs, then…
The December Agenda
It’s the final month of the year…and my last agenda post for 2015! Where has this year gone? With 21 days until Christmas, most of this month will be consumed with holiday shopping. But there should be some fun activities…