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Christmas Stockings for the Girls
Christmas is so different when you have kids. Even though the girls are only 2 and 1, it’s so fun to share with the little things like baking cookies (Olivia helps and Meghan watches) and movies-yes I have a complete list already. We have talked a lot about how we are going to approach Christmas with the girls. How many presents should we get them? Do we give them practical gifts or fun gifts? Do…
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A Christmas Music Playlist
December is upon us, and so is the Christmas Season! This means it’s time for red and green, and Mall Santas, Christmas Trees, and yes, of course, Christmas Music! I like Christmas music. Most of it. Well, except for one song, in particular. Jingle Bell Rock. I hate this song. This is the story of why. So we time travel back to December 2016. I had been laid off from Alfred for about two weeks…
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It’s a Wonderful Life
Christmas is literally right around the corner and with it comes my annual Christmas movie list. I try to watch fun Christmas movies to get me into the Christmas spirit, which it usually does. I like watching movies with snow and people celebrating the holiday. One of the movies I watch with my mom when I go to their house for Christmas is “It’s a Wonderful Life”, starring the ever talented Jimmy Stewart and the…
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it’s beginning to look a lot like…
Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is in full swing. Peppermint Oreos, winter dream lattes, even red cup debates means Christmas is coming up fast. I’m usually not a big fan of anything Christmas before Thanksgiving just because I love the idea of Thanksgiving-fall, food, and family-a perfect combo! Ever since college, I’ve lightened up a little bit. I still don’t allow Christmas music to be played until we are done eating our turkey and pie. Last year…
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Christmas at the Clements
Whenever we come back from Thanksgiving, we always get busy and I should really know better. I know it has been a little while since I have written, but what can I say, life happens. Thanksgiving was just what I needed and wanted. I missed seeing my siblings in both families, but I did talk to them for a little bit on the actual day. Myke drove up on Wednesday and we did our 5K…