Brian and I landed in Vienna mid-morning on Thursday and flew home at 7AM on Sunday. It was very much a short and sweet getaway, planned solely to experience the magic and tradition of the European Christmas markets. So, why
It’s December 1st! We’re just one day into the Christmas season, and I’m already over these ads! Apologies for sounding like a Grinch. We don’t mean to be spoilsports, but it seems like every commercial, every scroll, and every errand
It occurred to me that Valentine’s Day is this week. I only registered the date because I’ve received e-mails and promotions for the last two weeks, trying to convince me to be excited about a holiday that feels overly hyped.
I have to admit, it was off-putting to see holiday decor and Christmas sales in stores as early as October. I’m sure there are folks who appreciate the early onset of holiday festivities; I am not one of them. It’s
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! I’d like to take a second to appreciate the fact that we are able to enjoy the holiday with family. It’s a chance to pause, reflect on what we’re grateful for, and make some
It’s mid-December already! With one week to go before Christmas, festive fun and Christmas cheer are in full swing. And so is holiday spending…! According to LendingTree, an online lending platform, one in three American adults takes on debt every
How many of you usually travel during the holidays? Growing up, Brian and I both traveled to visit family for Thanksgiving or Christmas. As we have gotten older, we’ve grown more vested and committed to hosting our own holidays. It’s
How would you like to enjoy your holidays? As we move into November, Brian and I are looking forward to slowing down. This will be our first slow holiday season together. Despite my intentions of creating quiet holidays, they’ve always
Halloween makes my heart happy. It’s that time of year when I relish in the cozy joys of excitable fear and playful panic. The Halloween season creates a safe place for thrilling fun away from real-world risk and danger. I’m
The Christmas season is upon us! With only a few days to go, anxiety seems high and stores (and streets) continue to be filled with bustling shoppers rushing from one place to another. It’s easy to get caught up in