Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Cheers to 2014

As 2013 come to a close, now is a time to look back on the year. Everyone grew and tomorrow is full of new beginnings and a fresh start. I want to thank every single person who has read this blog and making this crazy adventure possible. 2014 will hold many new be comings and I couldn't be more excited.
With 2013 coming to a close, I want to share something that I have been doing all year. I set aside one of my many mason jars and decided to put things that made me happy in the jar over the year. I opened the jar tonight a was overjoyed with the small memories I had forgotten. Although very cute, the idea wasn't mine, I found it on Pintrest :) 
I would encourage you all out there to do the same because you'll be surprised what you find and the memoirs that you can re live.

Here is mine:



Have a lovely new year and cheers to 2014! 
xx

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas!

This is just a quick post to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a lovely holiday with your family and enjoy this lovely day!


Monday, December 23, 2013

Gingerbread Men Cookies

I hope everyone is in the Christmas spirit because I sure am! I decided to share one of my favorite recipes for the ultimate Christmas time treat. Gingerbread Men are perfect as a gift or to leave out for Santa, Enjoy!

Ingredients:
3/4 cups light brown sugar
2 tablespoons syrup
1 tablespoon molasses 
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cups un-salted butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups flour
white icing

Directions:
On a low heat, in a saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, syrup, molasses, water, cinnamon, ginger, butter and then stir well. Then add the baking soda and make sure to keep stirring to avoid any burns at the bottom. Take pan off of heat and slowly add the flour, mixing well throughout. Mix until a ball of dough forms and leave the dough to cool for 30 minutes. After the 30 minuets is up, preheat the oven to 365 degrees Fahrenheit and spread the dough about 3 millimeters thick. Now, use your gingerbread men shapes and cut the cookies out and place them on a baking tray about one inch apart. Place them in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until nice and firm. Let the cookies cool and then it is time to decorate! Fill a squeeze bottle with white icing and create your gingerbread men. Any color icing can be used but I went for the classic white. 
Enjoy xx



Tuesday, December 17, 2013

The Perfect Book

I love books, the only problem I find is when to read them in my hectic schedule! Books are the perfect Christmas present, the holidays are a perfect time to read and so why not give the gift of reading? I recently read a post containing the perfect books for everyone on your Christmas list and I thought i'd pass it on. 
Enjoy!
p.s. thanks to The College Prepster for the books!



Sunday, December 15, 2013

The Man in The Pink Tutu

All Bob Carey wants to do is make his wife smile. After his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, Bob traveled all around the world taking pictures of himself in his pink tutu. He wanted to make his wife smile, and thus came the creation of The Tutu Project. Bob now uses photographs to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research and to lift the spirits of cancer patients. 









You can check out Bob's website here!

Enjoy
x





Thursday, December 12, 2013

The Ultimate Gift Guide

One of the hardest things about the holidays is finding that perfect gift. To help you with the process here is my holiday gift guide!

For The Girls:
For The Guys:

Enjoy!
xx


Tuesday, December 10, 2013

My Music Ep. 3 Christmas Edition

Since Christmas time is in full swing, I think its time to share my favorite Christmas music in another episode of My Music!
Enjoy!

All I Want for Christmas is You- Mariah Carey


Along with the song above, I thought that this dance edition to All I want for Christmas is you, needs to be included in this list!

Merry Christmas Everyone- Shakin Stevens


Michael Bublé- Christmas

What are your favorite Christmas songs?



Sunday, December 8, 2013

It's Christmas Time!

Everyone, my favorite time of year is now in full swing. I absolutely LOVE Christmas, the cold weather, Christmas movies the Christmas tree, hot chocolate, peppermint, I love it all! Now that December is here, prepare yourself for wish lists, recipes, favorite products, and a bunch more! Comment below anything else festive-y you would like to see!

To start us off, here is my Christmas Wish list!






What do you want for Christmas?







Monday, December 2, 2013

Cyber Monday!

Happy Cyber Monday! I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was great and now that the rush for Black Friday is over, Cyber Monday is here!

50% off everything and free shipping at J Crew Factory with code "GOSHOP"

30% off everything at Kate Spade with code "CYBER30"


30% off and free shipping at J Crew with code "MONDAY"


Tons of Nordstrom deals!



Free Shipping at Anthropologie!

Enjoy
xx