now that we’ve rounded the corner on thanksgiving, i’m turning my attention toward christmas! cause ya know…it’s the MOST wonderful time of the year!!
things to do/see:
decorate for the holidays - done
burn christmas candles - done
look at christmas lights (our annual christmas lights and coffee/cocoa date!) - done
paint nails in holiday colors - done, they chipped like 30 minutes later…but done.
watch christmas movies:
the holiday - done
the grinch - done
love actually - done
elf - done
purchase new christmas pajamas and/or fuzzy slippers - done, a few times over
go to a christmas tree farm - done
bundle up and go to breakfast
celebrate the winter solstice
host a cookie swap - done
give cookies and christmas treats to friends - done
purchase a new christmas ornament - done (first year in the new house!)
visit point no point lighthouse
purchase doughnuts at sluy’s
purchase a planner for the new year - done! (christmas gift from the hubs)
stargaze
have a pizza night - done
make a dried orange garland - done
take a hot yoga class or spin class
listen to christmas music - done
use holiday body cream and hand soap - done
shop post-holiday sales - done (//cringe.)
make and paint salt dough ornaments - done (i used this recipe for cornstarch dough. it’s lighter in color than salt dough but can be a tad wet. let it dry out a bit before rolling, cutting and baking.)
host a cupcakes and coffee class - done
set out cookies for santa - done
purchase/make christmas gifts and stocking stuffers - done
send holiday cards - a super light list this year, but done
use an advent calendar - done
sip champagne on new year’s - done
things to make/eat:
make and decorate christmas cookies - done
make fudge - done
drink starbucks holiday drinks - done!
make granola - done
make oatmeal - done
drink warm, mulled wine - done
make homemade hot chocolate - done
make gingerbread cookies - done
make homemade peppermint mochas
make soup or beef stew - done
make linzer cookies - done