Wednesday, December 28, 2016

2016 in Review

So 2016 is wrapping up and I have to say it has been a really good year. There have been some moments this year that I am really proud of and sometimes I have learned from. 2016 has been full of challenges and there have been some sweet times. I am thankful for everything this year has brought on and everyone that has been a part of it.

Not only has this year been eventful in my personal life but this has also been my first FULL year of blogging and it has been an absolute blast! I have learned so much and grown in my writing. So I thought it would be fun to look back at some of my top blog posts and some of my personal favorites of the year!

A Special Visitor
5 Kinds of People Needed in Life
Beauty Haul 
The Tricky Triangle
18 Things I Have Learned in 18 Years
Orange County Speedway
The Power of Makeup
A Weekend in Martinsville

What has been your favorite moment of 2016?
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

The Christmas Tag

So I have really been wanting to do a fun Christmas post so today I will be doing the Christmas Tag! Christmas is by far my favorite holiday and I am so excited! So lets jump right in!

1. What is your favorite Christmas film?
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Besides all of the classic Christmas films a must watch for me is A Prince for Christmas. It is one of the cheesiest movies ever but it is a good chick flick for a snowy night. 

2. Have you ever had a White Christmas?

Growing up in Virginia I have had White Christmases and they are one of the most beautiful things!

3. Where do you usually spend your holiday?

My family and I always spend Christmas at home. There is just something about waking up and spending time in your own house for Christmas that makes it feel special.

4. What is your favorite Christmas song?

I am a music fanatic so I actually have a playlist that I play but one of my absolute favorites is Fairytale of New York by Celtic Thunder!

5. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?

No. My mom makes me wait until Christmas Day which I really don't mind.

6. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?

Dasher, Dancer Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph

7. What holiday tradition are you looking forward to most this year?

Christmas dinner is always a highlight because the whole family is together and it really makes me thankful for what I have.

8. Is your Christmas Tree real or fake?

Fake

9. What is your all-time favorite holiday food/sweet?

Candy Cane Hershey Kisses

10. Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?

In all honesty I like both. I am always excited to see what people have gotten me but I do love picking things for other people. Both are great feelings.

11. What was the best Christmas gift you've ever received?

I really have received a lot of wonderful things but my favorite are race tickets for my family to go to. The tickets were great but spending time with my family was priceless.

12. What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?

Disney World. I have always been to Disney around the holidays but never during. I just feel that Christmas in the most magical place on Earth would be amazing!
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13. Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?

I am in the middle. Some days they look amazing and other days are a little rough.

14. Most memorable holiday moment?

Giving my dad his wedding ring after he had an accident. It had been cut off after he fell of our roof. The medics had to cut it off so my mom and I had it repaired. When he opened it he had the biggest smile on his face.

15. What made you realize the truth about Santa?

I was never really told there was no Santa. I just sort of grew out of believing.

16. Do you make New Years resolutions? Do you stick to them?

I have made resolutions in the past and I have been successful with a few but I really don't make them anymore.

17. What makes the holidays special for you?

 Being with my family is always special for me. I am an only child so holidays with them are always great times together. The laughs and memories that are made are better than any present.

That is my Christmas tag! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and make sure to spend time with the ones you love and remember the reason for the season! Happy holidays!

What makes the holidays special for you?

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

28 Gift Ideas For Your Best Friend

The hardest part of the holidays for me is trying to figure out what I want to get my best friend for Christmas. Being a high school student, money is scarce and sometimes the perfect gift is too much money. So today I have 28 Christmas gifts for your bestie that won't empty your wallet but will be special to them.


  1.  A list of your favorite things about them
  2. Friendship necklaces
  3. A custom water bottle
  4. A box full of candy
  5. Friendship bracelets
  6. A personalized keychain
  7. Flowers
  8. Matching pj's
  9. Candles
  10. Nail polish
  11. A homemade Christmas ornament
  12. A fuzzy blanket 
  13. Earrings
  14. Friendship rings
  15. Cute jewelry tray
  16. Plan a day together
  17. Gift card to their favorite fast food place
  18. Ice Cream Sundae ingredient box
  19. A movie to watch together
  20. A handmade trinket
  21. Scarves
  22. "Open when.." letters 
  23. Memory box filled with old pictures
  24. Socks
  25. A personalized teddy bear
  26. Movie Gift Card
  27. A box of doughnuts
  28. A picture frame filled with all of your favorite pictures of the two of you
What is your go-to gift?
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Thursday, December 8, 2016

5 Ways to Get Into the Holiday Spirit

Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday. I love all the Christmas music and beautiful lights and everything that comes with it. I have found in recent years that people just don't know how to get into the Christmas spirit. So from this Christmas fanatic to you this is 5 Ways to get in the Holiday Spirit!


1. Listen to a Christmas playlist- there are so many fun playlists to listen to at Christmas. When you search Christmas on Spotify there are so many playlists to choose from!

2. Make Christmas cookies- not only am I a Christmas fanatic, I have a major sweet tooth. Christmas cookies make me so happy and put me into the holiday spirit.

3. Put up your Christmas tree- my family puts up four Christmas trees and that is probably one of the biggest things that get me going in the holidays. Decorating your tree will help you.

4. Watch a Christmas movie- ABC Family runs their Christmas movie marathon the first day of December. If you don't own any Christmas movies, just turn on the TV and enjoy.

5. Eat a candy cane- Whenever I see candy canes I instantly think of Christmas. So go out and buy some candy canes!

How do you get in the Christmas spirit?
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Thursday, December 1, 2016

December Goals

November was a great month. I got to change somethings with my blog and personal life and I am thrilled with what is going on. I got a lot of goals accomplished and now I am ready to embrace December. I love winter and all the things that come with and I am ready to have a great month and get a lot done. So here are my December Goals!

  • Increase my readers
  • Create a blog calendar
  • Get my Christmas shopping done early
  • Start building my savings
  • Find fun Christmas activities
  • Organize my pictures
  • Clean out my closet
  • Have a Christmas cookie exchange
  •  Find new books to read
  • Create a budget for my time
  • Schedule blog posts
  • Start a daily devotion again
What are your December goals?

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