Right here’s life currently main as much as Christmas!
Merry Christmas my expensive associates!
I simply completed the primary draft of my phrase of the 12 months publish, and I feel you’ll get pleasure from studying it! The boys and I are snuggling with sugarplums right here in Charlottesville after which heading house for the vacations to Hillsborough for an extended weekend to go to Grammie and Pea and the cousins!
Right here’s among the behind the scenes currently.
Our good friend Jonathon acquired the boys some DIY ornaments adopted by cookies and plenty of egg nog for just a little gathering earlier than he left city for Christmas. Have a look at little lefty!
Survivor Finale
Ellen and I had fun celebrating the Survivor finale. We weren’t thrilled with this season, however I believed the winner deserved to win. CANNOT WAIT for Season 50! It begins Feb 25, so prepare. It’s all returning gamers, and since 50 is a milestone season for the franchise, it’s going to be epic in plenty of methods.
I made a noodle and bean soup utilizing these Impulse Beans that have been despatched to me as a pattern. They style as in the event that they have been cooked from scratch and have been nice with the kale and pesto flavors. We advisable Cholula on high too.
Evergreen Waffles
One other enjoyable meals pattern despatched my method are these Evergreen waffles. They’re entire grain and made with hidden veggies and so they’re nice within the protein and fiber departments! Search for them at Kroger plus on-line.
Surprise Oven in its toaster aspect!
I had the blueberry taste with extra blueberries on high and was a fan! They’re on the hearty aspect, which is what I choose, however I’ll check them on kids subsequent.
A number of the kids I stay with solely eat plain issues 😉
Solo Weekend
I had this previous weekend with out the youngsters and didn’t know what to do with myself at instances! I watched Taylor Swift’s latest documentary (LOVE IT!) and
Plus I ate sardines whereas watching Southern Allure (the one Bravo present I often watch).
Facet word: the Fishwife Smoked Trout is SO good! Excellent for placing on salads!
I additionally did some wrapping and meeting of Birch’s new scooter from Grammie + Pea! Mazen is getting this teen trick scooter.
I went for just a few walks. Love my new strolling choices.
… additionally did my sauna blanket once I acquired chilly! HigherDose is 20% off this week, so in case you lean chilly like me – GET ONE! It is going to heat you from the within out and the sensation lasts (in contrast to a scorching bathe which fades for me in 10 minutes). I retailer it proper beneath my mattress.
Talking of being chilly, I additionally acquired this mini heater for my desk to maintain my mouse hand heat! It’s so cute and fashionable trying. Add to cart!
Woman Dinner! True Nature Mediterranean rooster. (LOVED that it got here already sliced.) The sauce was so good. Plus Nice Harvest Popeye bread and broccoli I flash roasted within the Surprise Oven. I typically make a sauce with greek yogurt and Cholula with salt and pepper that I dip savory meals in. Get $35 off a True Nature order with my hyperlink.
Theater Night time
I did exit on Friday night time to see the most recent Stay Arts play! We went to Zocalo first for dinner and drinks. Fabi, within the pink shirt within the again there, goes to star in Stage Kiss this Jan/Feb, so in case you’re native, you should definitely get tickets! They simply went on sale. You may see your first present for simply $4.34 too.
Girls on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown was so good! It’s a musical, and the solid was animated and enjoyable.
SIX on Sale!
If you’re somebody who does Dry January away from alcohol, you would possibly wish to give the SIX drinks a strive! They’re 20% off proper now at Inexperienced Compass. Additionally they launched Snaps, that are flavorless packets you “snap” into any drink or mocktail of your selection – best for journey too.
However till then, I’ll put a few of this in my egg nog 😉
Classic Mazen
Right here’s a photograph of Mazen and Santa from method again when! Hope the magic of Christmas visits your own home this 12 months.
Peace, Love & Pleasure for 2026!
See you in ’26!
