Officially one week until Christmas!?!?
Are you all set? Presents wrapped under the tree…or are you a little last minute like me & still need a few gifts? This holiday season has been weird af. My husband (still feels weird to say that!) & I were talking the other day about how it doesn’t really feel like Christmas at all. Our typical plans have been cancelled (like most people), I haven’t done any holiday baking & this year has just put a damper on everything.
But regardless, we’re trying to find some holiday cheer & joy regardless of this dumpster fire of a year. I’ll be watching some of my favorite holiday movies to get me in the spirit (Home Alone, The Holiday & The Family Stone are a few of my favs). Wrapping gifts also gets me in the mood! Keep reading below for some holiday related articles, recipes & last minute gift ideas!
My new obsession….desk exercise equipment. Since most of us work from home, this is the best way to stay active while sitting at a desk all day.
Holiday Zoom backgrounds to get you in the holiday spirit
If you loved Virgin River…here are a few shows to binge that are similar
Sur La Table is having a huge sale this weekend- 50% off kitchen gadgets & some Le Creuset pieces are included in the sale
Loved this post from one of my favorite bloggers – Lark & Linen – about festive holiday decor
Tips for saying no to things that do not bring you joy….2021 is my year to saying no more often!
The number one product that has been hydrating my skin so far this winter
Last minute gift idea- a desk calendar customized with your photos (40% off until Saturday)
I’m always looking for new cookie recipes- these Double Chocolate Thumbprint cookies from What’s Gaby Cooking look AMAZING!
Triple Chocolate Peppermint Cookies…need this ASAP!

Mulled Wine– I’ve been seeing recipes for this cocktail all over the place, this particular recipe looks yummy
Smoky Potato & Kale Soup– perfect on a cold winter day
New breakfast favorite maybe…Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal
A healthier holiday cookie- Grain Free Snickerdoodles
One of my fav bloggers rounded up 15 Soup Recipes to try this winter
An awesome list of hot beverages for the holiday season