Flashback Friday Favorite: Chrismas Download

It's technically time for Friday Favorites with Erika, Andrea, Narci, but since this holiday season is especially busy due to the shortened time frame I am also turning this into a Flashback Friday. 

Yesterday, I wrote about finding Joy in the season, even when your tree isn't decorated. Since I heard from so many of you that we all seam to be in the same boat this year, I decided to turn today into a Flashback Friday about sprinting to the finish for the Christmas season. This is a Good one from 2016 and I hope it brings you Joy. 

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Thankful Thursdays Holiday Season--Even When Your Tree is Not Decorated

We have finally made it to the holiday season and today I am linking up with my girl Holly for Thankful Thursdays to talk about the holiday season.  Pour a cup of your favorite holiday beverage and check out the link ups this month.

I am so thankful it is the Christmas season which is the holiday we celebrate this time of year. I love everything about it. I love the Christmas story and the real focus of the year. I love Christmas music and if you have been around this space for even a minute you know I love my Hallmark Christmas movies, even when I am watching them in July. 

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What's Up Wednesday-December 2019

It's What's Up Wednesday and we are doing this a little early this year because the actual last Wednesday of the month is Christmas day. Which actually means that this is probably the first thing this holiday season I have been early for. With the late thanksgiving and a whole lot of rain, I am just so behind on everything. I am talking we just bought our tree but it is not decorated and I am starting to become one grumpy elf.  It's time to take a breath and link up with with Shay and Sheaffer for What's Up Wednesday! Let's talk December Besties!

What We are Eating This Week

Honestly, with school getting out this week I am just going to do my Best with the dinner plan this week but here is what I sketched out:

Monday-Meatball subs. I had meatballs with a veggie pasta and salad.

Tuesday-Since Running Daddy hit Costco and planned to pick up pesto, hopefully chicken pesto pasta.

Wednesday-Could be burger night or could be pork chops.

Thursday-It will just be Hockey Guy and me, so something super casual like a chicken burger or grilled cheese for him.

Friday-Pizza night

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Friday Favorites: Good Hostess Gifts 2019

We are in the thick of the holiday season. The lights are twinkling, well hopefully ours will be this weekend, and everyone is working on their tidings of comfort and Joy. Today I am taking a twist on Friday Favorites with Erika, Andrea, Narci and talking Good hostess gifts for this holiday season. I even have a special guest for you in this post to help you with all of your hostess gift needs. 

I think I am now ready to say that today's hostess gifts edition is my third annual Hostess Gift post. You can read my hostess gift 2017 edition here and the 2018 edition here. I love to share ways of giving the unexpected hostess gift beyond thee usual bottle of wine or candle. I love both wine and candles and love to receive them as gifts, but sometime I like to give the unexpected at the same price point. 

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Friday Favorites: Good Movie, Trader Joe's Tea, Warm Boots, Fun Sweatshirt

Back at school, work, math tutoring etc. after a really Good Thanksgiving break.  As a family we have some big projects on our plate for the next month or so, but they are Good projects and will hopefully take us on wonderful new journey. Taking a quick break for Friday Favorites today and linking up with Erika, Andrea, Narci to share what is bringing me Joy this week. 

1) Ford vs. Ferrari

I am going to start by saying...run...do not walk to go see this movie. Everything about this movie is amazing, even if you are not a car person. I happen to live with two gear heads so we were so up for it. The acting in this is amazing and the story, especially from a business standpoint, was just so fascinating.

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