With me and my siblings growing up it is harder to get us all together. Luckily we are all able to gather at my parents house this Thanksgiving with my in-laws as well. I am so glad that we are able to share this holiday as a family and enjoy our rare and limited time … Continue reading A Day to Be Thankful For
One of my favorite traditions on Thanksgiving is watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (This year is the 90th Anniversary of the parade and I know it won't disappoint!). Before the craziness of dinner prep begins we usually sit around in our cozy PJs, coffee in hand, and watch the beginning of the parade. Eventually we … Continue reading Thanksgiving Morning: Parade Watching
"Spend a little more time trying to make something of yourself and a little less time trying to impress others" -The Breakfast Club This marks the first motivational Monday post. Mondays are rough and sometimes we just need a little inspiration to help us get through the first day of the week. So each Monday … Continue reading Motivational Monday
In honor of the new Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life that airs on Netflix Nov. 25th (only one week away!!) I am sharing a few photos from my trip to the real life Stars Hollow otherwise known as Washington Depot, CT. I took a trip to Washington Depot with my mother-in-law at the … Continue reading Visiting Stars Hollow, CT
Dressing for the holidays is one of my favorite things. Truth be told, I have been planning my holiday outfits for several weeks 🙂 My family tends to take a "dressy casual" approach to our holiday meals and get-togethers. Now that we are only one week away from Thanksgiving Day I am getting to excited … Continue reading Thanksgiving Attire
This time of the year calendars are surely filling up with invitations to holiday dinners, parties, small gathering, and special occasions. No matter the formality of the event it is always appropriate and considerate to bring a gift for the host/hostess along with a thank you note. Depending on your relationship with the host/hostess the … Continue reading Holiday Host & Hostess Gifts
Growing up whenever we would visit a relative or go over to someone's house my mom would always tell us "leave your surroundings better than you found it". This idea has continued to stick with me especially as I consider nature and the environment. Trying to be more environmentally aware has always been a priority … Continue reading Creating A Green Home
Along with my love of planning trips/vacations, I get my love of planning dinners and parties from my mom. Other than helping my mom with holiday dinners I had never hosted a dinner myself until just a few weeks ago. Once I got the idea in my head to host a dinner for our families … Continue reading Hosting A Dinner Party
Have you heard the expression "Dress well, test well"? This was something I heard often growing up, not only from my mom but teachers as well. Even though I am no longer in school I firmly believe that the better you carry and present yourself the better you will perform in your day to day … Continue reading Dress Well, Perform Better
I have said it before, but I LOVE fall. There is just something about the fall and winter seasons that bring me joy. The months of October-February are an absolute delight for me. The end of October was approaching and because Andrew and I had both been so busy (and because of the ridiculously warm … Continue reading Fall Movie Night
