Tag: christmas

I am back!!!

I had a few things to deal with and a few things my brain still can’t process, but I’m back. 

I’m genuinely feeling a lot better, and it might be because I got most of my Christmas shopping done. Or because I decided to spend a little money on myself. I’m a big fan of treating yourself.

I found a Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Maker on sale and finally bought it. I have wanted one for years. I also got myself an early birthday gift while getting everyone’s Christmas gifts. Future Eryn is in for a treat. I say this because even though I knowingly fully purchased something, I usually forget what I buy or when I’m supposed to do something. Except I don’t think that’s possible this year. Since it’s not only a gift for myself but also my family. 

WE’RE GOING TO DISNEYLAND!!!! 

I know I live in California, and going to Disney shouldn’t be all that crazy exciting, except it is. I love Disney, and it’s been years since I’ve been to Disneyland. This is also my boyfriend’s first time going to Disneyland. 

Aside from the trip, I don’t even count this as a gift. I had a hard time this year picking out gifts for my nieces. I spend so much on them throughout the year. By the time Christmas comes, they already have abundant toys and clothes. 

It always takes me a while to finally decide what I want to get. Because I always want my gifts to be the best. I know it’s mostly me overthinking, but I just want things to be perfect. Luckily this year will be a little easier; everyone is getting the same gift from me- a tracking number. 

I also got a Christmas miracle.  

I will appreciate it more than any physical gift. My biological father and I have never had a relationship. I’ve mentioned how he wasn’t there for most of my life a few times. I’ve been through all the stages with this. As a child, I was sad about it; as a teen, angry, and after living with him, I decided I couldn’t be mad or upset about something that would never change. I accepted he wasn’t going to be in my life.

 He’s been trying to make more effort in the last few years, and I was very hesitant to let him in my life. Mainly because we didn’t see eye to eye on a few things about my life. All I’ve wanted from him lately is to acknowledge that I’m not a child. I’m an adult and a hard-working one at that. 

I don’t know what changed, but he called me a few days ago. He apologized for many things, and while the call was awkward and uncomfortable, it meant a lot to me. 

It’s officially December; it’s time to start singing Christmas carols off-key, making holiday treats, stressing over last-minute gifts, and… the official start of Blogmas 2021!!!

I have so much new and improved content for you all! You already know how much I love Christmas, and each year, Blogmas helps me celebrate this beautiful holiday even more!

I can’t believe Christmas is just around the corner, I haven’t yet shopped for anything, and I’ve just started getting my decorations out. I guess I’m not as on the ball as many others are out there, but I’m also not as behind as last year. 

I did have a Christmas bucket list, but some of my December plans have already started to fall apart, so I’m not sure how much of my Christmas list ill be able to do. 

Looking back, I also didn’t have much hope to check off my fall list, and then October had to prove me wrong. 

My Christmas Checklist

• Send out Christmas Cards

I did this last year, too, and was surprised how many wanted cards. Please email if you want one, and I only have 100 this year instead of the outrageous amount I had last year.

• Look at Christmas lights
• Make hot chocolate from scratch 
• Holiday baking
• Cookie decorating
• Harry Potter marathon
• Make my 2021 ornament.
• Write my letter to Santa.
• Christmas movie marathon
• Do a random act of kindness
• Make a holiday craft
• Start planning 2022 goals

If you’re joining in on blogmas, don’t forget to share your post down below so we can come by and say hi.

I am very excited to be making this announcement that I will be doing Blogmas through December!

Last year I did Blogmas, and while it was an insane amount of work that included headaches, sleepless nights, and a lot of stress-eating, it was also so much fun!!

I was worried I wouldn’t be able to pull it off because 25 posts, one every single day, it’s a lot of work. But I pulled it off last year, thanks to my boyfriend and my friends. But most of all because of your help and encouragement. It was a success, and I really want to do it again this year!!

For those of you who didn’t follow my Blogmas the last year-get ready! I know every blogger does it differently. I post a different Christmas-themed post every day from December 1st to Christmas Day, and it’s definitely a lot.

A few tips for anyone participating in Blogmas. Preplanning makes everything easier. I use a to-do to stay organized and on top of all my posts. And the second probably the most crucial rule, enjoy it. Don’t worry if you miss a day or two. Blogmas is all about spreading the Christmas spirit and having fun.

If you are participating in Blogmas, please leave a link to your blog in the comments. I’d love to follow along and read others’ posts.

I have many posts planned, but I want to create content that YOU want to see! So leave a comment on the post, or shoot me an email letting me know what you’d most like to see. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Merry Blogmas day 21 to you!

Today is the first day of winter!

I love, love, LOVE holiday lights.

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is getting into the car, getting some hot chocolate, play Christmas music while taking a drive to see all of the Christmas lights.

I went with something local but my brother went to see the Christmas lights in Dodger Stadium. The video and pictures of it was festive, beautiful, and full of holiday spirit. I’m sure there’s still time to see it but I don’t think I’ll be going this year. And I’ve seen pictures and videos of it so it’s like I’ve already gone.

For the first time in a few years my neighborhood is full of Christmas lights. I’m so glad more families are moving back in my neighborhood. My neighbors decorating skills are amazing. Some houses looked like they belonged on The Great Christmas Light Fight. I wanted to take pictures but I was so caught in the moment of it all.

Maybe I’m being dramatic but it feels like the sparkles are more needed than ever this year. My favorite part was when I found a group of houses all having an candy cane archway. Did I pull over the car to walk through an arch in front of someone’s house? Yes, yes I did.

Now that I’m home I plan to put on some Christmas music and get in the zone so I can wrap all those gifts!

I know Christmas can be busy, but my Christmas wish for you is that you just take the time to enjoy this time of year with family and friends!

Christmas is in 4 days and I just can’t believe it. I’m almost ready for Christmas. How about you?

Welcome to Day 20 of Blogmas! 

Sorry for no posts the last few days. I’ve been feeling really sick and just exhausted lately. But I’m back and better than ever.

When I was sick, I kinda fell out of my Christmas spirit. I didn’t even listen to my friend’s playlist that she shared with me until last night.

https://open.spotify.com/user/1228842708/playlist/39Ok4YeSytaKNqkPUYIBeW?si=F-1iAw2mSa-Y1OZNtSrFug

My boyfriend was the one who helped get me back into the spirit of Christmas. He decided it would be nice to do something more traditional and fun to build a Gingerbread House.

I don’t think of myself as being particularly creative, but I do love crafts. Gingerbread houses remind me of my mom. When I was a kid, she baked the gingerbread house and little gingerbread kids from scratch. It was my job as a kid to decorate and eat the gingerbread kids. As an adult, I now feel my baking skill level is below average. I have never baked a gingerbread house before, and the only gingerbread men I’ve ever made were well under par. 

We found a cheap gingerbread village in Target. Which was incredibly useful as it provided all of the gingerbread pieces, icing, and decorations. I actually didn’t expect to get the decorations, and I’m really happy with this kit!

The kit we used https://www.target.com/p/holiday-mini-village-gingerbread-kit-28oz-wondershop-8482/-/A-54615210

If I’m honest, decorating a gingerbread house isn’t as easy as it looks. The gingerbread pieces had markings on them to guide us when doing things like the door and windows, but piping the icing neatly was still quite tricky. It’s actually challenging sticking it all together as they kept sliding around and falling. Yet, once it was all together, it held well and looks really impressive.

This was the very first time my boyfriend made a gingerbread house. He didn’t get the point of them. He asked a bunch of questions. Who would actually eat them? If you aren’t going to eat them, then why go through the process of making them? Isn’t that just wasting food?

My boyfriend and my brother made their houses look so great. Mine looks like it was hit by hurricane cookie-trina. If I can be honest, I don’t know if it was that successful, but I don’t know if I can consider it as a fail; I’ll let you decide!

Hope you enjoyed it, and have you made your Gingerbread house yet? Have you ever made a Gingerbread House? Did yours look better than mine? It probably did.

Thank you very much for reading this blog post, and I hope that you’re still enjoying blogmas! I’ll see you again tomorrow for the final week of blogmas, so make sure you stay tuned for that!

Day 15 of Blogmas!!

Today’s, post it later than usual but today was a roller coaster of emotions.

I started today off with a massive headache and felt sluggish. I decided that as long as i didn’t have a fever, still had my sense of taste and smell, or was throwing up, I could still work. Let’s skip the gross parts, but a $175 covid test and a trip to an urgent care later, I’m fine. My body was so stressed; it caused me to have a migraine, and I learned I suffer from anxiety nausea. Before today, I thought that was just something they made up for Chidi in The Good Place.

Christmas is just around the corner, so I thought today I would share my Christmas wish list. 

I wasn’t originally going to do a Christmas wish list post. Still, I just loved reading other bloggers’ wish lists, so I decided to make a post of my own. I personally love buying Christmas gifts for my friends and family – but they are always asking, “what do you want?” 

I sometimes find it hard to answer this question because I actually feel pretty content with everything I have. I hate asking for stuff because I can purchase it myself or talk myself out of wanting it if I need something. I’d rather people save their money instead of buying me stuff… for the fun of it, here are some things that I’d like. 

Before I get started, I am mostly doing this for Blogmas purposes, and probably most things I will save up and get myself.

Starbucks gift cards- if you know me personally, you know my caffeine addiction. 

Books or Barnes & Noble gift card- Books are on my wishlist every year and have been since I could read. I know, I have so many books that I need to start reading, so I shouldn’t really be asking for any more, but I can’t help it.

A random knick-knack or clothing- I am a huge fan of anything bee, cactus, and bunny-themed, or anything yellow. Still looking for those bumblebee tights from me before you. 

Polaroid film- I have a polaroid camera that I love and can always use film. Again, another practical gift.

Meal prep containers- I really need to start eating healthier. Not just healthier but eating more in general. I know eating one meal a day is not healthy, but it feels like I never have the time to cook for myself. 

And that is my Christmas wish list for 2020.

What are you hoping to get for Christmas? Please do share as I love interacting with you guys, and after you read my wish list, it is only fair that I read yours!