Can you believe it, Christmas is only 17 days away?!?!? I literally don’t know where the time went. I feel more than a little behind on Christmas shopping! Today, I am sharing what I will be stuffing the stockings with for the kindhearted kids in my life…
Play-doh
Scribble Scrubbie Pet
Magic Mixie Cauldron
Kazoo
Stickers
Chameleon
Christmas Kebab
Who has been the best leader of your country, past or present (ex: president, royalty, prime minister, etc.)?
What an impossible prompt to answer. It seems like we are undergoing quite the “re-examination of historical figures process,” which is good! We need to think critically about those we idolize and hold up, rather than revering them without thought. It is important that we hold up only those who have truly been good or done good work. I have had my idols or those who I have been led to believe are idols knocked down a peg or two, or many. I can’t pick a “best” leader. The best leaders are ones who are in it for the right reasons, who admit defeat when bested, who are answerable for their actions, who use tax dollars judiciously, keep their promises, don’t sacrifice their beliefs or values or platform, who are visible, who care, who inspire and to keep the country together. A tall order but constituents demand and deserve a lot from their elected officials.
Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts
What about you?
2023 was all about accomplishing three small goals each month; it was a bit of the mixed bag, but all is not lost. I had a lot of success and I definitely learned a lot. To finish this series of posts I am setting my last three goals!
Can you believe it, Christmas is only 24 days away?!?!? I literally don’t know where the time went. I feel more than a little behind on Christmas shopping! Today, I am sharing what I will be stuffing the stockings with for the marvelous men in my life…
Star Wars Ornament
Caesar Rim
Re-usable Ice Cubes
Golf Ball Holder
Hot Sauce
Mini Alcohol
Chocolate
Instead of three small goals for the month of November; I participated in a bingo card style Mental Wellness Challenge –which had 20 tasks. I really enjoyed it; I liked the flexibility of having 20 tasks rather than 1 each day because if I got behind or life got in the way I wasn’t panicking to finish it. I did have to make some modifications to some of the tasks. This is how I did….
| 1 | Went to bed at 7:30 pm | 11 | Enjoyed WALKING AROUND in the sun in Banff |
| 2 | Grateful for: feeling better, friends, a chance at TSwift tickets, got caught up, business season was successful, family, new books, got snow tires in time, no drama, having the best husband! | 12 | Unsubscribe from emails |
| 3 | Walked up and down the driveway with the dog | 13 | CHECKED IN on 5 people |
| 4 | Called my husband | 14 | Woke up 30 minutes earlier to REFLECT |
| 5 | De-cluttered my desk at work | 15 | Planned a DINNER date with my bestie at El Corazon |
| 6 | Took one day of social media | 16 | Went the entire day without complaining |
| 7 | Set short terms goals to start journaling again, walking more, increase water intake and cut down on junk food | 17 | Bought myself BOOTS WITH FLOWERS ON THEM |
| 8 | Made a DILL PICKLE SALAD KIT | 18 | MADE TIME FOR breakfast |
| 9 | Watched the sun set | 19 | Cleaned the bathroom; which I had been putting off for a long time |
| 10 | Got rid of all the old pots & pans and living room lamp | 20 | MEDITATED; in order to be more present |
How was your month?
Ad·dic·tion
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noun
the fact or condition of being dependent or “hooked” to a particular substance, thing or activity.
Music: Sabrina Carpenter (Spotify)
TV Show: Pete Holmes: I Am Not For Everyone (Netflix)
Book: The Socialites Guide to Death & Dating (S.K. Golden)
Food: Beet & Onion Crostini (Savi)
Drink: Blue Lavender Blend (Blume)
Clothing: Muckster II Mid Boots (Muckboot)
Cosmetic: Fenty Foundation
Accessory: Pearl & Rhinestone Embellished Beanie (Talbots)
Can you believe it, Christmas is only 31 days away?!?!? I literally don’t know where the time went. I feel more than a little behind on Christmas shopping! Today, I am sharing what I will be stuffing the stockings with for the lovely ladies in my life…
Festive Drink Makers
Smith’s Rosebud Salve
Compostable Sponge/Scourer Set
Sugar Cookie Shower Steamer
I’m Real Aloe Sheet Mask
Car Air Freshener
Oui Christmas Ornament
And as always; these nifties gifties come from Indigo
What do you look for when deciding whether or not to date someone?
Are they…
-kind?
-intelligent? –>I don’t mean PhD or anything like that; basically do they keep up on current events, do they have a particular skill/expertise or competence
-understanding?
-willing to compromise with me to create a life together?
-financially responsible?
-interesting?
-the type of person who values family?
-willing to put work into a relationship?
-reliable, dependable, loyal?
-physically attractive? –>yes, this does matter to an extent.
Prompt from: Piccadilly’s 200 Writing Prompt
What about you?
Spinach is rich in iron, vitamin C and E, potassium, and magnesium which helps support immune function and aids the digestive system. To help you increase your intake of spinach, I am sharing a few of my favourite recipes.
Spinach Smoothie
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Spinach Soup
Easy Spinach Salad
Spanakopita for Beginners
After a hectic couple months; we took an impromptu trip to the mountains. We stayed at The Rimrock Resort Hotel on Sulphur Mountain. The view from our room was incredible, we sipped coffee while watching the sunrise and read our books.
We also took full advantage of the spa! I had my first ever mud-wrap, relaxation massage and facial. The pool facility was also lovely completed with hot tub, steam room and sauna.
We enjoyed lunch at Larkspur and breakfast at Primrose and a four course culinary experience at Eden.
Banff offers a lot to see and do. No trip to Banff is complete without…
1. A leisurely drive up Tunnel Mountain with a stop to see the Hoodoos
2. Soaking in Upper Banff Hot Springs
3. Meandering through The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
4. Marvelling at the extensive taxidermy collection at The Banff Park Museum National Historic Site
5. Walking down “the main drag,” and stopping in all the shops. The Spirit of Christmas store and The Fudgery are particular favourites of mine.
6. Touring Cave and Basin
7. Hiking along Bow Falls
8. Sipping on a flight of beer at Banff Ave. Brewing Company
*I highly recommend the: Mojo Dojo Casa House Sour, Cherry Eclipse Dark Cherry Sour Ale, Hazy Glades Pale Ale, White Wit, Black Pil and Head Smashed IPA
9. Dinner at The Bison Restaurant
*I highly recommend the Bison Caesar (both the drink and the salad) and the Crispy Duck