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Oops, another month soared by and I unintentionally took a hiatus from my beloved blog. As you can see, consistency is a skill I'm still trying to master. Oy, at least I have something to work towards its month. But it feels sooo good to sit down and dedicate time to putting my thoughts and creative passions on virtual paper. And today, I want to focus on making a savvy bucket list to celebrate the holiday season.
We all know how stressful this time of year can be between the busy work season, family obligations and the heavy cost of the gift-giving and travel season BUT that is not what we are focusing on this year. We are not going to live in a state of stress, burn-out, or fear this year! We are going to find small (and sometimes grand) ways to celebrate every single day for the month of December.
I truly do love this time of year. There's beauty everywhere we look, and although a lot of us are experiencing grief in some shape or form, there is something powerful about embracing the highs and the lows of the season. No matter what chapter of life you're in right now, I am wishing that each day has a little magic in it.
- Watch a holiday-themed episode of your favorite sitcom to wind down from the day.
- DECORATE!! If you haven’t already! Or stock up on amazon
- Play christmas music & make a festive cocktail
- Fun ornament shopping - I love finding a new, quirky ornament each year for the tree!
- Holiday movie marathon + drinking game if you want to step it up a notch
- Grab or make fancy hot chocolate and look at holiday lights/ holiday displays
- Read a holiday book in a cozy environment
- Puzzle party!! Aka drink wine and out together fun winter puzzles
- Get dressed up to the nines for no freaking reason and go to a fancy dinner... or a frugal dinner or just out to drinks - all are fun!
- Holiday photoshoot
- Holiday market day!!
- Explore a new hood with pretty lights
- Holiday botanical gardens!
- See the rockettes or a holiday play (or stream online with snacks)
- Put on a holiday movie while having an at home spa day
- Fun holiday-themed nails like these!!
- Have a baking day while blasting holiday music
- Go shopping for others & donate toys/clothing + adopt a family
- Volunteer day
- Holiday brunch with friends!
- Wear a festive holiday sweater
- Make a fun holiday craft - like wreath building, stocking decorating, ornament decorating day!!
- Have a game night!
- Visit a museum
- Dress up for the ballet or opera!! Dress up even if you just stream it from home
- Bonus Activities: Head to a cute coffee shop and set goals/intentions for the new year
- Leave treats for your local delivery people
- Festive breakfast for dinner!
- Treat yourself to something luxe you’ve had your eyes on
- Clean out your closet or a cluttered area to make room for the new year!
- Stay in pjs all day!!
- Host or go to holiday high tea!!
- Head to the movies and sneak in your favorite snacks
- Sit by a cozy fire and make smores
- Don’t have a fireplace or a backyard? Grab a city bonfire (portable bonfire in a candle-like form) or head to a local spot that has a fireplace
- Check out a festive bar and grab a spectacular drink
- Hunt for the perfect Christmas tree
- Do a random act of kindness
- Write a letter to santa - aka yourself cuz we grown-ass adults! But write a letter about everything you want in the next year and how proud of yourself you are
- Give a gift to a complete stranger
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