“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou
I went to make a simple pomegranate cocktail… then spotted cranberry pomegranate juice at the store and decided to give it a try. Best holiday decision I’ve made.
Add Prosecco and a pinch of edible Diamond Dust, and suddenly your drink sparkles like it’s ready for a party. I made it for Thanksgiving, and now I’m officially obsessed.
It’s simple, pretty, and tastes like holiday cheer in a glass.
The recipe is up on the blog now. Link in bio. #holidaycocktails #cranberrypomegranate #spritz #holidayrecipe #cranberryspritz
Dec 6
Do you have a Christmas pickle? We’ve always had a one on our tree. When the kids were younger, we’d take turns re-hiding the ornament in the branches and spend the whole season re-finding it.
Another fun twist is saving the big hide for Christmas morning and giving a little bonus gift to whoever spots it first.
A lot of people say this quirky tradition started in Germany (though no one can fully agree on that), but honestly, the mystery just makes it more charming. #christmaspickle #christmasdecorations #christmastreedecorating #nostalgicchristmas
Dec 5
Pardon me while I straighten my crown… It’s officially time to step into my role as the Queen of Christmas Magic.
Because let’s be honest, moms are usually the ones quietly running the North Pole every year. We’re wrapping the gifts, planning the moments, remembering who likes peppermint and who absolutely does not.
Here’s to all of us who make the holidays sparkle, even when we’re running on coffee, lists, and pure determination. Cheers to all you fabulous queens. 👑 #momlife #momlifebelike #christmasqueen #christmasmagic
Dec 4
You just can’t get that nostalgic glow from LEDs. This year, I finally broke down and bought colorful incandescent lights to give my tree that warm, cozy glow I remember from childhood. Although, we did use a twinkling strand of LEDs as well to give it that extra pizzazz. (My husband and kids like twinkle)
I know it may not be the most aesthetic, Instagram-perfect tree, but it’s full of warmth, color, and memories, and that’s all that matters.
The only thing missing is the tinsel… but I have a cat, and I love my cat more. #nostalgicchristmas #christmasdecorations #christmastreedecorating #vintagechristmasdecor
Dec 3
We recently checked out the newly renovated Hilton Anaheim, and it exceeded every expectation. It’s officially one of our new favorite places to stay when visiting Disneyland. The walk to the parks is slightly longer than what we’re used to, but we barely noticed. Coming back to such a comfortable, refreshed room made all the difference. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great place near Disneyland. I have a full blog post up at Staying Blonde right now if you want to read more about our stay. Link in bio. #hiltonanaheim #hotelreview #disneylandhotel #disneylandtips #hilton #hosted @hiltonanaheim
Dec 1
Do you remember these decorations? I think they were called melted popcorn decorations if I am not mistaken. I actually saw this one hanging as a decoration in Disney’s California Adventure. Honestly, I probably would’ve bought one if they had one for sale. 😂 🕯️
#vintagechristmasdecor #vintagechristmas
Nov 30
Don’t you just love all of the little details that you find all around Disneyland. Did you know about the little man of Disneyland? #littlemanofdisneyland #disneyland #disneychristmas
Nov 30
If you’ve seen my stories over the past few days, you already know we ate a lot while we were at Disneyland. I have my favorites that I love getting each time I visit, but I also wanted to try some of the festive treats you can only find during the holidays. Here are a few of the ones we tried. Most of them were great and there was one that I definitely could have passed on. #disneyeats #disneylandfood
Nov 29
Worth the wait, every time. Peter Pan has always been one of my favorite rides . How about you? Do you wait in line for this one? #peterpan #disneyland #neverland
Nov 28
Apparently, everyone got the memo about how good they are. The Peppermint Patties were sold out everywhere except the sweet shop in California Adventure - and I got the last two! #disneylandfood #peppermintpatty #disneyeats
Nov 26
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I’ve kind of started… but only for Audrey, because I’ve realized shopping for teen girls is the most fun shopping ever! My biggest problem? I want one of everything for myself too. 😆
She’s been really into Peanuts and Snoopy lately, so I know she’s going to love this super-soft zip-up hoodie and the cutest Stanley mug. Do you think she’d be totally mortified if I got a matching hoodie? Yeah… probably.
You can find these and a whole bunch of other fun gift ideas in the link in my bio.
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Nov 20
I wasn’t feeling a birthday photo yesterday, so I searched my camera roll for something that truly captures 51… and found this. Me and my favorite portable massager, tackling my stiff neck, sore muscles, and all the other “fun” surprises your body gives you in your 50s.
This is 51, still laughing, still grateful, still held together by caffeine and vibration therapy. Oh, and I have my massager linked in my bio. It’s seriously one of the best purchases I’ve made in years. 😂 #happybdaytome #lifeover50 #hyperice #massager #massagerwithheat
Nov 17
Want to shake up your Vegas itinerary? The Mob Museum is interactive, fascinating, and such a fun break from the casino chaos. You can grab tickets through the link in my bio! #mobmuseum #lasvegas #oldvegas #lasvegashistory #lasvegastips
Nov 15
