Christmas Countdown: Twinkle Lights

Probably one of my favorite things about Christmas is the lights. I  LOVE lights. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them! They just make me happy.  If I had my way, I'd leave Christmas lights up year round.  Something I tried last year (not intentionally), but my HOA didn't seem to appreciate it as much as I did. 

Do you do lights at your house? 

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Christmas Countdown: Warm Beverage

This is my favorite time of year, but it just seems like it's been flying by this year. It's probably due to me being zombie mom with a 4 month old who likes to party until 2am.  So in a little attempt to hit pause or at least slow things down, I'm going to post some of my favorite things about this time of year over the next couple days.

Warm beverages:  Is there anything cozier on a cold day? Whether you're a coffee drinker, a tea drinker or a hot cocoa lover, the drinks this time of year are always especially good.  And it's not just about the flavors (egg nog, peppermint, gingerbread).  It's the whole experience.  It can even muffle a 3 year old with no volume control for a brief moment of peace.  Magic.