Have yourself a Merry little Christmas

Our first Christmas in NWA is in the books. It was a bittersweet celebration as we make our own traditions here in Arkansas away from our California Family but I have to keep reminding myself new and different isn't bad and to enjoy the process.

I mean <3 Just look at his face!

Cookie Exchange // chocolate cherry shortbread {recipe}

This past weekend we enjoyed our very first Cookie Exchange! Now, I've been part of a virtual party before, but let me tell you, a real one is so much tastier! I'm still savoring the last ones and rationing them out, ha! 

Sleep in heavenly peace // four ways to promote childhood sleep + giveaway

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December is here! Break out the hot cocoa! Play those Holiday movies on repeat. Blast those Christmas carols like no one is listening. I'm counting down the days for Christmas (with a chocolate advent calendar, no less) and joining Anne for her Currently link up. If you haven't done so yet now is the month to participate!

Sending Christmas cheer // Our Christmas cards 2018

This post is sponsored by Shutterfly but all opinions as always are my own.

I made myself a hard and fast promise this year. After all the hecticness of a summer move; the acclimation to a new state; the start of a new school year; and all the ensuing feels of celebrating our first holidays without our California families, I committed to sending out Christmas cards BY December 1st. With Shutterfly, I have met my goal and surpassed my own expectations. Hashtag winning.

The beginning of Christmas traditions

The advent season is so short that we like to start celebrating the day after Thanksgiving, which I lovingly refer to as “Christmas Friday”. As my kids are get older keeping the Christmas spirit alive has become a personal goal. Here are a few things we do in our home during December. This post is sponsored by Package from Santa. All opinions are my own.

gather round

Happy Thanksgiving

Stitch Fix #6 {the five piecer}

I enjoyed my sixth Fix over the weekend and it was the box I've been dreaming about. I easily could have kept all five pieces- that has never happened to me before! Not one to be frivolous though I kept myself in check and if you're curious about what I got, just keep scrolling! Affiliate links used. A small commission may be received if you purchase an item through my links with no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog!

Five Reasons why NOW is the time to try Stitch Fix

I have been a member of Stitch Fix for over two years now. Granted, I only average one box for every three to six months, but I feel like the company has come leaps and bounds over the last few months and if you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon yet, I'm here to tell you why now is the time to do so.

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Apparently this link up was my only planned post in October! Suffice it to say, it has been busy around here! Anyone else?! Joining Anne to share how November is shaping up.