CHRISTMAS TAG

1. What is your favourite Christmas film?
   • THE HOLIDAY…Elf, and The Grinch too, of course!
     

     

     
2. What is your favourite Christmas song?
   • Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens
   • Driving Home for Christmas – Jonathan Roy
   • ANYTHING from Celine Dion’s Christmas album 
3. Where do you spend your holiday?
   • At home, by the fire and everybody I love
4. Have you ever had a white Christmas?
   • I live in Canada, so it’s very rare to not have a white Christmas (even though this year might not be!)
5. Where would be your dream place to visit for Christmas?
   • New York City…without a doubt
6. What is the best Christmas gift that you’ve ever received?
   • After my brother passed away, I claimed his baby blanket and slept with it every night. After the blanket turned about 30 years old, my mom went out and bought me a replacement. When she was diagnosed with cancer, that blanket used to sit at the foot of her hospital bed. Now, I sleep with it every night and I’m so thankful for it (I still sleep with my brother’s blanket too…not ready to retire that one either).
7. Do you prefer giving or receiving gifts?
   • I like the spirit of gifting. I love wrapping the gift and tearing it open. What is inside of the gift doesn’t have as much value to me as watching somebody I love pick apart the beautiful wrap job!
8. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
   • Fake! Because I put my tree up way too early for it to be real.
9. What is one thing you asked for this year?
   • A puppy…and she came three weeks early. Her name is Benny and she is beautiful!
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10. What is your favourite type of Christmas treat?

• I love ham for Christmas dinner! I also love a good eggnog drink!

 

SIX DAYS! Can you believe it? 

Merry Christmas, lovelies!

Holiday Date Ideas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you’re in a relationship or casually dating or committing to some single-time and looking to enjoy some Christmas cheer with your girlfriends, I have come up for a list for you to check off this holiday season!

• Volunteer! – in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada…brrrr), we have an organisation that puts on a toy delivery for families in need. I did it this past weekend and it was worth every minute of my Sunday.
• Sleigh ride – bundle up
• Drive around and look at Christmas lights – go and look at the neighbours hard work
• Christmas concert – whether it’s your children’s, a church, or one by the local theatre
  • Edmonton had The Singing Christmas Tree this past weekend and it was divine – if you’re in the area, add it to your TO-DO list for next Christmas

• Christmas baking
  • Santa’s Crunch Popcorn – recipe and picture by Two Sisters Crafting
  • Eggnog Cookies – recipe and picture by Love from the Oven

• Christmas movie binge watch 
  • See my last post of Christmas movie recommendations here.

• Ugly sweater Christmas party

• Build a gingerbread house – do we ever get too old for this?

What are some things that you do for the holiday season?

Must-Watch Holiday Films

How I haven’t made this blog post in the history of my beloved blog is beyond me. I am a Christmas fanatic. Really. All November and December, I eat, breath and sleep Christmas.  So here, I present to you a Holiday watch list by a (self-proclaimed) professional.

Home Alone

• No doubt to get a couple of laughs from the fam when you’re watching a much-cuter version of Macaulay Culkin.

Santa Clause

• Tim Allen is like a Christmas movie king. He even stars in Christmas with the cranks as (once again), a grumpy old guy that finally sees Christmas spirit.

Elf

• Oh Will Farrel…THANK YOU.
• The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

The Grinch

• Did you know Taylor Momsen played Cindy Lou? Because I found that out like two years ago and it threw me for a loop. Still a classic though.

Step Mom

• Okay, this is just one of my all-time favourite movies ever. Susan Sarandon and Julia  Roberts are: A) beautiful and B) guaranteed to make me ugly-cry. Every. Single. Time.
• DO NOT FRET – this movie is not black and white.

Family Stone

• Award winning cast who includes Diane Keaton (yes), Sarah Jessica Parker (double yes) and Luke Wilson (drool). Oh, and also will MOST DEFINITELY make you ugly cry.

The Holiday

• You don’t have to ask me twice about that Christmas fettuccini, Kate. A wonderful and heart-warning drama about love, friendship and the holiday’s.

What Christmas movie are you settling in with for a long winters nap?

Best Christmas Gifts | FOR HER

Happy holidays, lovelies!

I hope the month of December is treating you well, and that you’re gearing up for the holidays – whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, or anything else, I’m sure we can all agree that everybody just has a little more pep in their step this time of year.

I have put together a few Christmas gift ideas for the lovely lady in your life!

For The Beauty Lover

• Flowerbomb perfume from Sephora 
  • $90-$195
  • Okay, okay! I’m cheating…this was totally on my list last year. It just smells SO good. Not offensive to anyone, appropriate year-round. You can’t go wrong with it!
• Masking set from Sephora
  • $31
  • Every woman loves a little relaxation and mask-ation. Perfect stocking stuffer!

via sephora.com

For the Lovely Tech Geek

• Portable iPhone charger from Amazon
  • $27.99
  • It took me nearly 24 years to splurge on one of these, and in my humble opinion, I think they are absolutely necessary. Besides, this one is so chic.
• Marble Phonecase from Etsy 
  • $19.99
  • The marble trend just isn’t over yet.

For the Netflix + Chill Kinda Girl

• Faux Fur Robe from Pottery Barn 
  • $136
  • I think I’ve finally found the only robe that could be considered good-looking.
• Bath set from Lush 
  • Varying prices to fit your budget!
  • Bonus tip: Lush bath bombs in her stocking. You’re welcome.
• Diffuser from Amazon 
  • $49.99
  • Now imagine this: throw another gift under the tree with her favourite essential oils. Voila!

For the Dog Lover

• Namastay Home With My Dog crew neck from Treat Dreams 
  • $57.99
  • Oh…and 10% of proceeds go toward animal shelters. Feel good while you shop.
• Blow a picture of her dog up into a canvas
  • You’ll lock her down for sure
• Custom Dog Phone Case at Etsy 
  • $17.99
  • Or just put her dog on her phone case

NOTE TO THE READER: I AM RESISTING PUTTING MY NEST CAM ON HERE THAT I USE TO TALK TO/SPY ON MY DOGS WHILE I AM AT WORK.

For the Fitness Enthusiast

• Resistance Bands from Amazon
  • $22.99
  • These always come in handy on leg day. Besides, it’s a non-pervy way to tell her how much you love her peach!
• Adidas NMD
  • $130
  • Okay these are super fly. Not to mention, Whitney Simmons wears them. Whitney Simmons wore flip flops and army pants, so I wore flip flops and army pants.

So have yourself a Merry Little Christmas, lovelies! What’s on your wish list?

CHRISTMAS GIFTS | For him

Hi lovelies,

To follow up from my Christmas Gifts For Her post last week, I wanted to make a list of gifts to buy the men in your life.

• Daniel Wellington Classic St Mawes Watch – $229CAD
• MVMT Legend Sunglasses – $75CAD
• Diesel Neela S Leather Wallet – $80CAD
• Lululemon Warpcity Jogger Sweatpants – $128CAD (Lazy days have never looked so good)
• Paco Rabanne 1 Million Cologne – $76CAD – $138 CAD
• Mahogany Teakwood Candle from Bath and Body Works – $22.50 (smells manly enough to peak their interest, and benefits you by making their place smell nice – the gift that keeps on giving)
• Fitbit Flex 2 Fitness – $129.95CAD

Thanks for reading,

What did you buy the men in your life this year?

Christmas Gifts FOR HER

Hey loves!

With Christmas around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift for your friends or girlfriend/wife. I’ve composed a few options for the individuals who are difficult to buy for!

• LuMee Special Edition Marble iPhone Case – $55CAD (because you can never go wrong with marble)
• Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Polaroid Camera – $69.60CAD
• Faux Fur Throw in Grey Fox – $99.50CAD (nothing says cozy Canadian Christmas like faux fur)
• Kate Spade New York Be Dazzling Candle – $45.00CAD
• Garage Plaid Blanket Scarf – $29.95
• Jane Basch Personalized Bar Pendant – $137.56CAD
• Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Rollerball – $30.00CAD (or any rollerball really, this fragrance is just my current favourite)

What are you buying the women in your life this Christmas,

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends,

xx