My mind is filled with Christmas movies, last minute to-do items, and work stuff so I can’t really think of anything new to share. So when I saw this post idea I thought it was a fun way to share some Holiday favorites and traditions.

A holiday tradition: We go to Maine for Christmas By The Sea. My most favorite weekend of the year. Much needed girl time! I also spend the night at my brothers which is fun because I get to see the girls first thing in the morning when they see their gifts. 

What I would love to see Santa bring me the most? I am most looking forward to a new power tool. Are you surprised? Yeah I didn’t think so. The project list I have planned with this bad boy is long! 

Who is the hardest to shop for during the holidays? My Dad! He doesn’t have a lot of hobbies so he is a hard one. 

Favorite winter accessory:  I am a scarf queen so I am wearing one on most days. These are from my Christmas Wish List post. 

Christmas lights – colored or white?  As a kid we always had colored lights. Within the last few years I have tried to switch to a red white and blue theme so this year it was blue and white lights with some red ornaments. 

Favorite holiday cocktail:  I love a mug of Gluhwein or mulled wine. It just warms you and the alcohol is condensed so it knocks you on your butt with just a glass or two. For the recipe I use click here. 

Favorite holiday food:  We don’t really go all out for Christmas in terms of food but my Dad does make a ham which is one of my favorites. I might make some magic bars though. 

White elephant gift idea:  I usually go to the Walgreens section for As Seen on TV gifts. They are genius gifts. One year I did a bear with a nerf gun that you shot into it’s belly, and another year it was an Uncle Si Chia Pet head. Amazon has a list of White Elephant gifts under $20 which has some great ideas. *Not an affiliate link

Funny picture with Santa:  I’ll just let you soak in the brown boots and the crushed velvet blue coat with fur trim. My brother is also rocking some mean plaid pants. Oh boy!  

Do I like candy canes?  Yes. I like the traditional peppermint ones but flavored ones are fun too. I do admit though I haven’t had any this year. 

Hot chocolate – marshmallows or no marshmallows?  Umm this is New England we add Fluff. 

Favorite holiday song:  Mariah Carey – All I Want for Christmas is You. 

Have I ever been on a sleigh ride?  Yes, we just went on a horse drawn sleigh ride while we were in Maine. 

Thanks to Jenn for creating the questionnaire.

 

 

Is it Monday already? This weekend went by way to fast. The plan was to get all my baking and presents that need to be mailed were sent out. Since they went out I call it a success.

I found a living social deal while I was in Maine for a massage and I booked my appointment for next Saturday, after all that wrapping it is totally needed. I am trying to pamper myself a little more lately. 

When I was done I decided to pamper myself a little with some eye therapy and a book. 

Sunday I hit the post office to mail out all the packages for friends and family. After I hit the Old Navy as a gift to myself for my recent promotion at work. Pajamas on the left, tee shirt on top and cardigans on the right. A little pampering in the middle. The whole store was 20% off and the tee shirts were only $5, total score. 

Friday night I got in the cases I design for review. CaseApp reached out to me to review their cases. I designed a case for my iPhone and a skin for my iPad. I love how they both came out. The website was so easy to use. Use their design or upload your own, add text and you are done! 

CaseApp was also kind enough to provide a 20% discount code that you can use though next Saturday using code SMILEOFTEN20. Be sure to place your order by December 14th in order to ensure you receive any gifts by Christmas. 

*Disclaimer: I received a credit to design my cases for free in order to review. All opinions are my own, but seriously how can I not smile with the results. 

How was your weekend? 

Have you wrapped all your gifts yet? 

Linking up with Biana from B Loved Boston.