Hi Friends,
I hope you are having a wonderful week. The week before Christmas is a little bit of madness over on our end with things/activities/to dos, but I wouldn’t change a thing. From Christmas plays (in Chicago) to Christmas trains (in East Troy) to decorating Christmas cookies to every day wear something different at Ben’s school… you get the point, it’s been a lot. I’ll be needing some extra coffee (to go with gingerbread cookies, one of my favorite combinations). How has your week been?
I’m going to take a little break between Christmas and New Years to spend time with my family, so the next newsletter will be Jan 5th., wishing you the happiest holidays!!
Some Christmas links for you:
I’ll be making my prime rib roast with Yorkshire puddings on Christmas eve
On the blog this week
Love List - In this weeks’ Love List I’m sharing how I started up Misfits Market again (love them, it’s imperfect produce and super reasonably priced grocery items), I found a sustainable brand undies and many fun links.
Weekly meal plan - The weekly meal plan, with customizable shopping list.
Personal stories
Here is our 2023 Christmas card. Sending you all virtual hugs and wishes for a wonderful holiday season.
Ben lost his front tooth (and the other front tooth is loose too!), we visited Santa via the East Troy Railroad, and Ben looks like a little gentleman in his suit coat (that used to be Nicks!)
Recipes to make
5 recipes for the time between Christmas and New Years:
Weekend reads
Totally loved and would recommend this book: Snowed In by Catherine Walsh. I listened to it and loved the accents, and the story was really great! “A swoonworthy and utterly gorgeous romantic comedy that will make you laugh out loud and fall completely in love. Fans of Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella and Abby Jimenez won’t be able to put this down!”
If you’re looking for a good book, you can always check out my monthly “what I read in X month” posts here. Or pick up any Emily Henry book and you’ll be set.
Giveaway
For the December giveaway simply leave a comment on this seasonal snack mix telling me your favorite snack mix! One winner gets a $25 gift certificate to Starbucks or Amazon, winners choice.
How are your holidays going? I always love hearing from you. Just hit reply and let me know.
~Phi
p.s., my mom subscribed to the paid subscription and it was the most lovely gift and show of support. If you’d like to support my work, I’d love for you to join! Simply sign up below, I’ve even created a Christmas special, 20% off for a year!