The month of December can be a lot. There are so many events and tasks that need to be attended to as we prepare for Christmas and the end of the year that it’s very easy to get overwhelmed and feel a little lost. For the last few years I’ve made an effort to plan something seasonal and fun that is just for me every weekday leading up to Christmas. These small, easy things ensure that I get to enjoy my favorite parts of the season while making space and time just for me. I really try to keep my daily countdown activities simple and achievable. Here are some of…

Black Friday Has always been one of my absolute favorite unofficial holidays. I love the transition from Thanksgiving to the Christmas season. My traditions have changed over the years – they used to involve some very early morning shopping in the freezing cold, then Black Friday became my official decorating day, now it requires being as lazy as possible. My current tradition just may be my favorite, for now at least. We sleep in and stay in our Christmas pajamas all day. That’s it – just enjoying the beginning of Christmas time by watching all the movies and laying around doing Christmas crafts while drinking hot chocolate. I’m sure that…

I’ve always loved to give homemade gifts. Over the years I’ve definitely identified which are hits and which are misses. Here are a few that I’m looking forward to giving this year. Cross Stitch Ornaments – I’ve really gotten into cross stitch over the last few years. It’s easily portable and I can work on small projects that are finished fairly quickly, which keeps my attention span. Simmer Pots – I like to think of these packets as an alternative to candles. They make the entire house smell amazing, and they feel really traditional which works well with current trends. Sick Day Tea – Have you heard of medicine ball…