Looking for a last minute holiday gift for a friend or loved one? Check out these fun ideas using mason jars! I love the Joyful Glow Jar…so many fun ideas!
The best gifts do come in small packages….or mason jars right?
xo Becky
Hey Y’all! How’s the holiday season going for everyone? It’s been crazy busy around our house. I was going to do a Christmas tour of our home, does anyone do those anymore? Still, I love seeing everyone’s Christmas decor!
I can’t believe we have already reached the end of 2017! We just celebrated Thanksgiving right? Maybe it’s me, or the 80 degree weather we’ve been having in Texas, but I’m all messed up for the holidays! I can’t decide to bust out my sweaters or keep my t-shirts out.
Okay, so now that we’ve gotten through Thanksgiving & the Christmas festivities have begun….let’s talk CHRISTMAS FOOD!
I am so glad it’s officially eggnog latte season, and you know what goes great with an eggnog latte??? A warm Limited Edition Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Butter Cookie Muffin! I did say I warm them up, because they are really good that way, but I also pack them in Connor’s lunch or for an after school snack.
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Tis’ the season and if you know me I’ve had my tree up for WEEKS now! I basically turn into Buddy the Elf during the holidays…I just can’t help myself! It’s my favorite time of year and I love to decorate!
We moved into our house at the end of last year, so we didn’t have much time to do decorations. This year I wanted to add some festive fun to the house…I mean why should you watch a Hallmark Christmas movie without the ambiance of Christmas and twinkling lights around you? YOU SHOULDN’T!!!
My go-to place for all things Christmas decor is At Home. If you’ve ever been to an At Home store then sister you know what I’m talking about right? I could basically spend hours in there going up and down the isles. At Home has thousands of holiday items available at everyday low prices, items that are perfect for a refresh of your indoor mantel, guest room, kitchen and more. And don’t forget the outdoor spaces: entryways, porches and yard. At Home is the one-stop-shop to decorate your whole house – from an entire room makeover to smaller refreshes for every season, on any budget.
Here’s what I did this year to get our home in the Christmas spirit and I’m super excited to share with you!
Gingerbread house– This one lights up and changes colors….even better! There is a great collections gingerbread houses at At Home stores (not just this one) but so much more.
Mantle Decor– From light up Christmas trees, candles, or nutcrackers….At Home has it all. No matter if your theme is “Winter Wonderland”, “Classic Red & White”, or “Woodland Christmas”.
That one special ornament- I saw this cute little camper and had to get it!
Entryway – Our entryway was so boring…so to at some holiday pizzazz I added nutcrackers, this huge Noel sign, candy canes, and my favorite…this BEAUTIFUL wreath.
Check out this video of our Christmas decorating extravaganza with At Home!
Last weekend my family and I attended Enchant in Arlington, TX. I’m officially in the Christmas spirit now & you can be too!
What is Enchant you ask?
“Enchant is a world of Christmas wonder. Surrounded by millions of dazzling lights, the memories you make at Enchant will last well beyond the holiday season. Whether you’re navigating through the world’s largest light maze, gliding around the ice-skating pond, waltzing through the Christmas marketplace, or sharing hot cocoa with your loved ones, you’ll find enchantment around every corner.”
It may still be 80 degrees in Texas, but we can still get in the holiday spirit. I’ve shared with all of you how much I have loved attending the Christkindl Market in years past. Now the market is included along with this beautiful light display.
The ice skating rink
Christkindl Market
There are also lots of food trucks at Enchant & plenty to choose from!
Where else are you going to ice skate in DFW???
See the entire scene from the center bridge.
VIP Lounge
Entrance to search for all of Santa’s reindeer.
We found all of the reindeer! YAY! Each person gets a scratch off card and when you find a reindeer you scratch it off with a special coin.
Sooooo pretty and you can take some great pictures there too! Check out my Instagram for some more fun pics and videos.
Most of you know I get to test drive a LOT of cars and it’s so much fun! If you want to see all the cars I’ve reviewed in the past just go to the “Search” tab on this blog and search “Car Review”.
This past week we were very thankful to drive a Mazda CX-5! Let me tell you this car was smooth as BUTTAH on the freeway and off. If you live in DFW then you know that most of us drive everywhere. So, the question is…do you really need all those bells and whistles? Let’s chat about what you do and don’t want… and what you really need. For more information on ALL kinds of cars check out Cars.com. You can search any car, for any price range, and you can even narrow your search by area too! I highly recommend the Mazda CX-5 if you are looking for a stylish mid-sized SUV.
First of all crank of your radio to the nearest Christmas station and let’s talk!
1. Plenty of trunk room
This is a MUST for me y’all. I’m always hauling around photography gear or sports equipment, etc. Having plenty of trunk space is a no brainer for me. I do have good trunk space in my sedan now, but when I purchase a future car I really want to go for a mid-sized SUV. Also, having fold down seats is another thing I love. I don’t have that in my current car and I REALLY wish I did!
2. A Backup Camera
I think I heard this feature was going to become mandatory in all future cars and I totally agree with that.
Case and point: A couple of weeks ago I’m about to leave for the movie theater to meet with friends to see Bad Moms and I side swiped my husband’s car. OOPS. In my defense he doesn’t normally park in the driveway and was airing out a tent from a cub-scout camp out…but yeah I should have paid more attention. It also would have been nice to have a backup camera and I’m sure this whole fiasco could have been avoided. The cameras also light up at night and beep if you get too close to something. Definitely a MUST in my next car. 
3. Room for the kiddos
In our family have just one child. We go on lots of road trips and he needs space to spread out and bring all his toys and gadgets. If you have more than one child then all I have to say is “bless your heart”.
Growing up my Mom drove one of those huge vans that had two captain seats in the middle. Heaven forbid my sister or I touch each other, let alone breathe in the other person’s direction. The arguments we had about personal space in the car are epic. LOL!
I love having a separate cup holder down the center that gives a little bit of a divider between people. 
4. A great “Command Center”
These days everything is at your fingertips….even in your car. Everything can be handled from the steering wheel or the middle console. From the volume, or navigation system (which I do NOT have now, and let me say having in dash navigation would have saved me a lot of driving anxiety), to heated or cooled seats. Everything is pretty much at an arm’s length. The Mazda CX-5 definitely had a fabulous command center for this Mama!
5. Good looking AND functional
The Mazda CX-5 is so purrrrrrrdy. I know looks are not everything people, but nobody wants to be rolling around town like Uncle Buck dropping their kids off at school.
NOPE.
Yes, she’s a pretty car and has all the bells and whistles. We sure did have a fun time driving the Mazda CX-5 and it’s definitely in the running for a future SUV. Smooth and sleek with just enough edge to make this Mom feel too legit to quit. I really enjoyed the XM radio too, especially for the devoted Christmas stations….let’s just say there were a few carpool karaoke sessions 😉
Don’t forget to check out Cars.com to figure out exactly what YOU want. You can even sell the car you currently have on their website too!
I’m so excited that the holiday season is FINALLY here! You all remember when I shared with you about Enchant? This is the first year this fabulous display of lights will be in DFW. We are so lucky to have this experience right here so close to home. This is the U.S. debut of Enchant Christmas.
Here is a little sneak peek of what Enchant will be like:
Also, if you’ve never experienced Christkindl you must go. It’s the best German Christmas Market and the food…oh my!
Now is your chance to enter to win the opportunity to attend the BIGGEST (and brightest) holiday premiere in North Texas this season! This is an outdoor event, so dress warm!
When: Tuesday, November 21, 7-9PM
Where: Lot F at Globe Life Park in Arlington. (Complimentary parking)
Your world of Christmas wonder awaits at the U.S. debut and VIP premiere of Enchant Christmas Light Maze & Market. Surrounded by millions of dazzling lights and brilliantly lit sculptures, you and your family will be the first to navigate through the world’s largest light maze, visit Ole Saint Nick in his one-of-a-kind golden palace, glide around the ice-skating pond, waltz through The Enchant Christmas Market (including Texas Christkindl Market Lane), and toast our opening of with hot cocoa and holiday treats. You’ll find enchantment around every corner!
PRIZE WINNER WILL RECIEVE:
Hey Everyone! I am always playing catch up, but I’m usually pretty good about posting all my random daily events on Instagram and Instagram stories…SO CHECK IT OUT!
Let’s recap shall we?
Even though it’s like 90-something degrees out I am going to wear a sweater and crank my air conditioner up all the way because the Starbucks holiday beverages are out….and nothing is going to stop me from listening to my Pentatonix or Michael Buble Christmas music holding a hot eggnog latte dang it!
I don’t know what is wrong with Connor’s face…I think he’s over this picture?
I got the cutest pajamas for Christmas this year from Lazy One! I just love the little bottoms on these…ha ha! My friend Michelle has a coupon code for 10% off if you want to use it: “MML”
I’m also going to be decorating for the holidays soon and I can’t wait to share that with you all! Terence is trying to hold me back for as long as he can from putting up the Christmas decor.
I ordered the cutest quilt from Steinmart and it’s so soft too! It was only $29.99, so it was a bargain and I’ve been enjoying watching ALL the Hallmark Christmas movies wrapped up in this quilt.
Bad Moms Christmas was just as funny and fabulous as I thought it would be! My friend Courtney and I had a great time seeing a sneak peek of the movie before it hit theaters. We got cute little “Bad Moms” glasses too! Y’all have to go see this movie….it’s hilarious!
We had our favorite cousins from England come stay with us for a week and it was FABULOUS! Oh those babies and their little British accents….I die. We had so much fun and can’t wait to go back over the pond to visit them again soon!
Connor and his cousin Ethan are the same age and got along like best friends <3
Speaking of Christmas….I’m full swing into fall/Christmas photo sessions again. I can’t believe this year has already passed. I say that every year, but this year it truly has. It has been a crazy year too…so much going on in the world. Good, and a lot of bad things happened this year in our country, but I know God is in control of every situation. Without knowing that and having hope I don’t know how you can survive in this world.
And what a wonderful life it is….I have a beautiful new niece, Ella Cate, and I can’t wait to hold her and smell her fresh baby goodness. My twin sister Bonnie gave birth to Ella a couple of weeks ago. If you’ve been following this blog awhile, then you know Bonnie used to blog as well. It’s been so hard living away and not being able to go home….but I will get there eventually! In the mean time I’m so thankful for modern technology, facetime, and photos.
I’ve got a great coupon code for you if you live in DFW or are traveling here for the holiday season! Every year the Gaylord Texan has a beautiful ICE! exhibit and you can get 50% off your tickets using this coupon code below:
Well, that’s all for now…but much more to come!!!
xo, Becky