We have an annual Cookie Exchange with four families who became best friends over 25 years ago. All the ladies, the daughters, and the daughter's daughters meet up every Christmas for some good quality girl time. We each bring 3 dozen cookies, eat food, chat, laugh, and celebrate together. We come home with 3 dozen cookies (still) and I feed them all to Bruce. I LOVE making cookies and eat WAY too much cookie dough but I do not like to eat cookies....true story. I always try to ... continue reading...
Christmas Favorites
One of my favorite blogs is Treasures & Travels. I am constantly encouraged and inspired by that group of ladies! Their post on Christmas Favorites was so fun that Meg, Sam, and I decided to join in! We are all sharing our Christmas favorites today!! Be sure to let us know if you are inspired to share yours as well! MOVIE D - all of the above! This one is so hard because I love them all. The Santa Clause, Elf, and Muppet's Christmas Carol are must watches every year! DRINK Eggnog. I love ... continue reading...
Athleta Colorado Springs
Last week before I left for Disney, I was able to walk around the newly opened Athleta at the Shops of Briargate! Athleta is one of my all time favorite stores, so when I heard they were opening one in Colorado Springs, I was thrilled! They have such a great balance of quality, durability, and style in their look. So not only can I have a winter vest that keeps me toasty, but it can look super cute at the same time. They also have a work out guaranty on everything they sell which I think ... continue reading...
Week’s End
SNAPSHOTS:1. I went on a fun date with my man downtown. We walked around, ate at Bruce's favorite hole-in-the-wall Greek eatery (Med Cafe,) and I rocked my Athleta hipster hat. Bruce took some pictures of me downtown and I am excited to share them with you! 2. My little sister got her wedding pictures back! She sent me a couple but she is bringing the whole SD card with her when she comes home for Christmas! I am thrilled to look through them all and share them on the blog! ;) 3. Eggnog! I soak ... continue reading...
Holiday Card Giveaway
Wooden Pencil has been a favorite shop of mine for some time now! The natural feel and look to all their designs is so my style! The cards and prints in this shop are wonderful. They are perfect gifts for any home (Including yours!) I have the Colorado Bird in my home and I get so many compliments on it! Today I am sharing with your their Holiday Cards! Big, beautiful, and festive! ALSO! Wooden Pencil is on my Holiday Gift Guide! You can use the code ... continue reading...