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The holidays are such a magical time of year!
I always really look forward to all of the delicious food, family time, freshly fallen snow, and beautiful Christmas decor that this time of year brings.
I’m one of those crazy people who likes to decorate my home for Christmas long before Thanksgiving is here, and it’s because I really do love Christmas that much. I want to be able to bask in its glory for as long as possible 🙂 [Read more…]
Whether you like it or not, the holiday season is upon us!
I am thrilled, because I absolutely love Christmas and this time of year in general. It’s going to be Little Miss’s second Christmas, but it really does feel like her first because last year she was too young to appreciate any of the fun festivities that surround the holidays.
I’m so looking forward to taking her to see Christmas light displays, the beautiful Christmas tree that is set to music at a mall near us, and of course – seeing her reaction to gifts from Santa on Christmas morning!
While I am all about simplifying and trying to be as much of a minimalist parent as I can be, I still believe in Santa visiting my children on Christmas morning. I am so excited to re-live some holiday magic through her that only a child can truly experience!
That being said, I am definitely trying to limit the overall amount of gifts she is getting and am aiming for as many clutter-free gifts as possible to be entering our home. We are also focusing a lot on making sure the gifts she’s receiving present learning opportunities for her so they aren’t just toys that require a million batteries that don’t facilitate imagination or creative play. [Read more…]
It may be only October, but it’s important to figure out how you are going to approach this upcoming holiday season before it’s actually upon us. Kristi is sharing some awesome tips with us today on how to approach the topic of declining unwanted gift exchanges with friends and family this year. Enjoy! XO Christina [Read more…]
It’s officially September and I’ve definitely got fall on my mind!
Our road trip has been an absolute blast so far. And I know what you’re thinking…Christina, why are you writing this post while on vacation? Well, I wasn’t planning on it…but I felt really inspired and couldn’t wait to share some of these ideas with you all. Plus Little Miss is sleeping and this is a very fun way to keep myself entertained while being stuck in our hotel room for the moment.
I plan on sharing some pictures and more details of our trip either later this week or sometime next week 🙂 .
After spending the past few days in the Smoky Mountains where I spotted a few trees that are already changing colors, I have been so excited thinking about the same happening at home in Chicago in a few weeks. Fall is upon us! [Read more…]
The start of fall is so refreshing to me. As much as I love summer, there’s something about the crisp air, colorful leaves, and fun fall activities that I really look forward to.
This might be a little on the early side, but I usually like to put my fall decor up shortly after labor day weekend. By the end of August, I’m ready for some cooler weather and being able to wear sweaters and jeans on a daily basis.
I love fall decor, but I’m not the craftiest person and can’t make half of the cute things I see on Pinterest. So I tend to gravitate towards inexpensive options that require zero crafting on my part, and don’t take up a huge amount of space when I need to store them after fall is over. [Read more…]
I really look forward to most holidays, but 4th of July is probably the big one (next to Christmas) that holds so many special memories for me from my childhood. For my family, it’s always just a relaxing and laid back day and I enjoy how casual it is compared to preparations that need to take place for other holidays.
4th of July usually involves simple BBQ food, fun outside activities, and just good quality time with our family celebrating our amazing country and our freedom. Doesn’t get better than that! [Read more…]