Santa, Santa, Santa. I'm not sure how much longer we can go on like this. I'm afraid that we're just not good for each other anymore. Every year, I think it's going to be different, but you don't ever really change. You ask me what I want, but I don't feel like you're really listening. You don't make me feel special. It’s like I'm one of many you're trying to please. You ask me to believe in you. If it were just that simple. The thing is Santa, you're a little high maintenance. … [Read more...] about my break up letter to santa
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what kaly found v.9
We're headed toward the end of the year, so all the best of lists are staring to come out. My favorite lists are always the best books of the year because I read a ton and I like to give books as gifts too. Here Slate brings you their picks for their Top 10 Most Crucial Books of the Year. I also like checking out Warby Parker's reading picks on their blog. My favorites are the Superlatives where they highlight passages from books high school style like Best Alliterative Accusation and their … [Read more...] about what kaly found v.9
holiday giving guide
Welcome to my holiday giving guide. I won't be linking up to my favorite retailers and must-have's. You'll have to do your own shopping. But I have prepared some gift giving insights. As for the Top Gun poster, I'll get to that later. Hold on tight. This is a long one. It's List Week. The week after Thanksgiving when everyone starts to get a little anxious about Christmas being merely weeks away. And they start asking for your lists. I did this to my own children on Monday. Make your … [Read more...] about holiday giving guide
three things you’re supposed to remove
In honor of Cyber Monday, I would like to make a public service announcement benefitting shoppers and gift givers everywhere. As coat season and giving season are in full swing and I'm out about in the world going about my business in total denial that Christmas is in 23 days, I'm noticing a few things that shouldn't be there. Nothing that would get you a black bar across your face in the back of Glamour Magazine - do they still do that? Just a few little things. So I'm going to go all Martha … [Read more...] about three things you’re supposed to remove
but everyone is doing it
I hate bandwagons. But I'm jumping on to talk about being thankful. This all started because of a second grade homework assignment. Well not, all started, I'm sure you know that it all started with the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. But anyway, there's this homework assignment about being thankful, and my son writes - I am thankful for my life. And of course I'm beaming. Just over the moon, because he gets it. He gets what it is really all about. This big, beautiful life that is our … [Read more...] about but everyone is doing it
three things at the center of our holiday
Last week I wrote about how during the holidays I walk the line between wanting to do and buy everything and taking on way too much and feeling overwhelmed. Plus I'm feeling this pressure, admittedly totally self-created and self-imposed that since we are in a new city and in a new home, the holidays need to be more magical then ever. This is so ridiculous on so many levels, but it's there sitting in my head taunting me. If anything, I should get a complete free pass for Christmas considering … [Read more...] about three things at the center of our holiday
what kaly found v.8
First thing, just a reminder that you can join my email list and get my blog posts in your inbox. You don't have to miss a thing. Starting off with a few things that made me laugh this week... Lyz Lenz is one of my favorite writers when it comes to humor and parenting. Check out 6 Holiday Candle Scents That I Need This Year. I can not pick just one. I want them all. (Hint: This is a spoof. And not just for parents.) Vanity Fair takes on 21 Time Consuming Problems from the 80's. A little … [Read more...] about what kaly found v.8
finding balance during the holidays
It happens every year. The Holidays. Deep breath. This is a little insight that I picked up in yoga recently that I thought might come in handy for this time of year. This time of year that we want so badly to be joyful but find ourselves being pulled in a million different directions. So as we head into the holidays... Are you operating on a surplus or a deficit? When I'm operating from a deficit, it's all about more, more, more. I want more. I need more. Time, money, love, … [Read more...] about finding balance during the holidays