The day has finally arrived; merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of you, my incredibly appreciated readers, and to your friends, families and loved ones, too. Whether you celebrate or not, I hope your day is joyful and warm and filled with all of the things that make you happy. Last night, on Christmas … More Merry Christmas
Many people consider Christmastime to be the highlight of their year, and, really, for understandable reasons; out of all of the holidays we collectively celebrate in a given calendar year, Christmas seems to take the cake in terms of celebrations, decorations, festivities and events compared to any other holiday or special occasion. I was chatting … More A friendly reminder you can say ‘no’ during the Holidays
Brownies are oftentimes a crowd pleaser, and for obvious reasons, really; they’re soft and gooey on the inside with a bit of crunch on the outside (especially if you snag a corner piece), and their chocolatey flavour is always pleasant. With Christmas approaching, I thought it might be a nice idea to bake some brownies. … More Let’s make Christmas brownies
This past Friday, I accompanied my mom and sister for a much-needed visit to Costco. I hadn’t been since August, so there were definitely some items I desperately needed to replenish, and because my mom and sister both needed a number of things, we agreed it made sense to go together. In retrospect, we were … More Costco at Christmastime: yay or nay?
Being the recipient of a good deed is almost always a guaranteed positive experience. When someone goes out of their way to be kind, it makes us feel acknowledged, and perhaps even special; it is wonderful enough when people we know do something pleasant for us, but I think the effect is even more pronounced … More Read this for some good deed ideas
Without sounding like a spoiled brat, I wager just about every person on this Earth can admit that at some point or another, they have received a Christmas gift that has been rendered completely and utterly useless. The reason I say I don’t wish to sound like a brat is because I like to think … More This Christmas, give the gift of usefulness
I am struggling to acknowledge the fact that Christmas is only a few weeks away, and I doubt I am alone in my struggle. Time seems to be passing quicker and quicker all the time, and it quite honestly feels as though we just had Halloween. I enjoy Christmas as much as the next person, … More Christmas gifts: list or no list?
Upon doing a Google search to find some lovely Christmas-inspired recipes to share with all of you, I have to say I was a bit disappointed. So many of the recipes marketed as being ‘Christmasy’ are anything but, including the one I will share with you today. I have no clue what constitutes Four Cheese … More Let’s make four-cheese sausage rigatoni
If I am correct in my recollection, I believe charcuterie boards exploded onto the food scene during or shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Granted, charcuterie boards have been around the block a time or two, and they certainly are not new in terms of their construct; they serve as a fantastic appetizer or meal option … More Christmas … charcuterie boards?
I mentioned in a post a couple of days ago that for Blaine’s family Christmas gathering, one of the items I was asked to contribute was a dessert of some sort. I wasn’t entirely sure what dessert specifically I was going to bring, but I did manage to narrow it down to cookies of some … More Here’s how to make some s’mores cookies
If you’re reading this post, then I have to assert that congratulations are in order; you have officially survived Christmas 2023. Well, at least, for the most part, hopefully. Perhaps some of you are still wrapping up the festivities with some gatherings after the fact. Today is December 26, more commonly known as Boxing Day. … More Boxing Day: Know your history
In the slim chance you’ve been living under a rock and missed it, today is Christmas Day. I’m not sure how you’re spending today, but I hope it is with people you love in a safe and welcoming space. I always enjoy Christmas Day, and the main reason I do is because of the traditions … More Merry Christmas
The Holiday season, sadly, is something that a lot of us associate with stress and anxiety. This association does not apply to everyone; rather, there are people who find this time of year purely magical, and for those people, I am happy on their behalf. I enjoy the Christmas season, but it is a time … More Being mindful during the Holidays
I mentioned at the conclusion of yesterday’s post that today’s would address the same subject matter, and seeing as I am not a spontaneous person nor do I treat my blog with spontaneity, today’s post will be a continuation of the topic of Christmas and interesting information pertaining to it. I’ll admit I was a … More How much do you know about Christmas? (part two)
Given the time of year, I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate a number of posts to Christmas and all things Christmastime. It is a day many of us partake in celebrations for, and whether it be spent with friends, family or both, it is a wonderful opportunity to come together and spend time … More How much do you know about Christmas?
Quite a while ago now, I purchased the Revlon Salon One-Stepâ„¢ Hair Dryer and Volumizer. To be honest, I forgot I owned it because I think it was misplaced when Blaine and I moved into our home; I was pleasantly surprised to discover it a couple of days ago, and because Blaine and I recently … More Revlon’s Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer: hit or miss?
I’ve never actually made beef Wellington, but I have sampled it. I realize that doesn’t do this particular post any justice seeing as it is a recipe post, and I’m not going to pretend that I have, in fact, used this recipe to compose a Beef Wellington. But, I suppose my intention is to encourage … More Let’s make Beef Wellington
For anyone who may be unaware, Secret Santa is a term that was coined to refer to a gift exchange among a group of people. Essentially, you’re given the name of a person to purchase a gift for without revealing to that person you have their name. Some folks pull names out of a hap, … More Switch up your Secret Santa this year
I can’t exactly say I’ve kept my love and adoration for perfume a secret here on my blog. I’ve been obsessed with all things scented from a young age, and that is not an exaggeration; when I was about 12 or so, my mom used to have a rule that I had to keep my … More Is Burberry Her Eau De Parfum Spray worth buying?
To answer my own question, for Blaine and me, it was a busy holiday season this year. We went to my grandmother’s house with my aunt and cousins, my parents and my sister on Christmas Eve; on Christmas Day Blaine and I went to my parents to open gifts with my sister and we had … More How was your Christmas?
For my American readers, I apologize for composing a post about how to create splendid stuffing just after you celebrated Thanksgiving. How inconsiderate of me, I know. I am pleased to inform you and all of my readers, however, that not only is stuffing a vastly underrated dish that can absolutely be enjoyed any time … More Here’s how to make some perfect homemade stuffing
I told you today’s post would contain even more inventive and aesthetically-pleasing DIY Christmas decorations, and I am not here to disappoint. None of these crafts are overly difficult to create by the looks of it (I say this as though I’m capable of making crafts in any way, shape or form), and while I … More Feeling crafty? Check out these DIY Christmas decorations (part two)
Christmas is coming (said in the voice of John Snow), and with it comes all sorts of shiny lights and adorable decorative pieces a lot of us dig out of our dungeons to spread across our homes around this time of year. Personally, my Christmas decoration collection is looking a little sad as this year … More Feeling crafty? Check out these DIY Christmas decorations
When it comes to cookies, it is safe to say I have my favourites. Cookies as a general concept are one of my preferred desserts, but if I had to pick my go-to flavours, they would be chocolate chip, oatmeal, and sugar cookies. These guys are the cream of the crop, if you ask me, … More Here’s how to make some delicious sugar cookies
If you, like me, come from a large family, you’re probably familiar with the stress and cost of purchasing Christmas gifts for everyone. I realize Christmas gift giving and receiving is not an essential component of Christmas, and I recognize it is a privilege. I’m not trying to come across as insensitive or out of … More Consider a Secret Santa gift exchange for Christmas this year
This years Christmas was a unique one. Come to think of it, so was last years. And the year before that. It’s safe to say that COVID has made its presence known in the context of Christmas and celebratory gatherings in general, and I would wager most of us have experienced disruptions in plans as … More The significance of identifying what truly matters at Christmas
If I ever encountered a situation in which I was forced to name my favourite desserts, cookies would, without a doubt, be mentioned. They’re pretty fucking great, and I like to think of them as something more than a small dessert square but something less than a piece of cake. They’re the perfect buffer in … More Here’s how to make some homemade white chocolate macadamia nut cookies
Small acts of kindness are suitable at any given point in time, but perhaps their effect is more pronounced when delivered in the midst of the holiday season. Christmas signifies a multitude of joyous emotions, thus it makes sense that small acts of kindness tend to occur more predominately during this time of year. Small … More Read this for some small acts of kindness inspiration
There are quite a few of us who collect decorative pieces to commemorate certain holidays throughout our calendar year. Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas are arguably the most common holidays we typically decorate our houses for, but I am sure there are some I’m missing as well. Much like a gift, homemade things are often … More Read this for some homemade Christmas decor inspiration
I feel like a lot of folks are going to read the title of this post and relate to and further agree with it. Which is the exact reason as to why I am writing this post, because it is simultaneously alarming and comforting to acknowledge more and more of us are feeling this way … More Why has Christmas become so stressful?
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