I love getting my bake on for the holidays, so when I came across this recipe for hot chocolate cookies on Pinterest, I knew they had to be my next experiment. Because HOT. CHOCOLATE. COOKIES. Nuff' said.
Hot Chocolate Cookie Recipe
December 17, 2018 • the monday motivator
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| * The Monday Motivator is a series meant to motivate, encourage, inspire and provide advice on real life stuff.* |
Happy Monday! Another weekend has come and gone, and if you're feeling the same way I am, you may not have gotten as much checked off your to-do list that you were hoping for. Today is officially ONE week until Christmas Eve, so your holiday stress might be starting to consume you.
To help you avoid going under, for today's Monday Motivator I wrote about five different ways to stay positive during the holiday season. It's so difficult to avoid stress this time of year. Between shopping for gifts, planning for gatherings and preparing for those oh-so awkward family encounters, it's common to feel like you are reaching your breaking point. But you want to enjoy the holidays, after all! So these ideas are meant to soothe your stress and help you get a little more excited for what's to come.
December 14, 2018 • gift guide
We all have those girlfriends who love everything about winter, right? (And we all think they're crazy.)
In all seriousness, I love all of the cozy aspects about winter. Don't get me wrong, I'm ready for it to hit the road come February, but for now, especially during the holidays, things like snow, mittens, cozy blankets and hot chocolate get me excited.
For this week's gift guide, I rounded up some items that will make perfect gifts for the winter lovers in your life. If they have snow in their veins and a forever cozy heart, these ideas were made for them.
December 8, 2018 • fashion
I personally feel that jewelry makes a great gift for your girl gang, whether it's your friends, mom, sister, etc. Statement necklaces are slowly fading away, but statement earrings are on the rise and make a fun addition to any outfit! I've curated a list of five popular earring styles you will see this season. They're perfect for upcoming holiday parties and events, or can be worn as a standout accessory to work.
December 3, 2018 • the monday motivator
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| * The Monday Motivator is a series meant to motivate, encourage, inspire and provide advice on real life stuff.* |
With the holiday season upon us, Mondays come up even quicker than usual and for some, stress levels are through the roof.
I had a really great weekend, but it seemed to fly by even faster than they usually do. So naturally, come Sunday morning, I was already dreading the thought of going back to work. The previous workweek was crazy busy and the quick weekend barely felt like a break from it all. I still have so much on my to-do list at home, and I'm starting to feel the weight of the Christmas season as I begin to plan for the upcoming December weeks.