It’s almost Christmas! I can’t wait to wake up on Christmas morning and see what Santa has left in my stocking. Even though I’m a real-life grown-up with a husband and everything, I still enjoy the wonder of Santa Claus. I grew up in a family home with a beautiful carved wooden sign that reads: We believe in Santa Claus. It still greets visitors into my dad’s house! Then again, if you’re like me, you… [Read More]
Basic Invite Review: Customize Your Holiday Invitations
Where did 2017 go?! One minute I was planning my 30th birthday, and the next, I’m planning my Christmas vacation! While it’s already halfway through November, it’s not too late to plan a fabulous Christmas soiree. The perfect holiday party starts with the perfect holiday party invitations. Whether you’re planning an office party, a kid-friendly Hanukkah party, or an intimate Christmas Eve dinner party, you can set the scene with appropriate invitations. To help your… [Read More]
Pretty Pink Holiday Gift Guide
This post features Zazzle products I bought with a gift card they provided. I’m also featuring other products I reviewed in 2016 and in 2017, but these companies are not paying me to do so. This post does contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Pink is obviously my favorite color. I love buying new pink things for myself, whether it’s a sparkly pink phone case or a new pink hat! While pink might… [Read More]
Site Prep with Dan // Volume 8, Holiday Edition!
I inadvertently messed up my editorial calendar for November. I had the wrong date for The Guys Behind the Blog, and I missed it. Oops. And then I forgot to ask Dan these questions in time for the link-up yesterday, so this is a day late. Luckily, Dan and I are BACK to share all things Christmasy. As a special holiday treat, I’ve included my answers to the questions too! Extra bonus: I’ve also added… [Read More]
For Love of Christmas Lights in Paris
Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved Christmas lights. When I was in elementary school, my church did a night of Christmas caroling every December. We visited all the shut-ins from our church, but one year, we also went to the most beautifully decorated house I’d ever seen. To this day, when I’m in Greenwood for Christmas, I make a point of driving to this one house to see their decorations. I’ve now added the… [Read More]
10 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Ohio
Dan and I might live in Georgia now, but regular readers know we previously lived in Ohio, where most of Dan’s extended family still lives. It’s such a treat to celebrate the holidays in Ohio with my in-laws. In fact, Dan and I just returned yesterday from a wonderful Thanksgiving in Ohio with his family. We loved spending quality time with Paul and Mary Kay (Dan’s parents), Nick and Patrick (Dan’s brothers), Emily (Patrick’s wife),… [Read More]