Wednesday, December 31, 2014
New Years!
Well it is New Year's Eve! Or already New Years or not yet yet either! Haha it matters where you live! But either way....I hope you all have an amazing night with friends, family, or just hanging out! I'll see you all in the new year, 2015!
Opsssyyyy!!
Sooo......
I was absolutely so busy yesterday that I just couldn't post! But I am doing a double post today!
I thought I would give some advice today on sticking to goals.
When you take the chance to make your self goals such as health or life goals . You want to stick to them. You need to have motivations. Like say you want to loose weight..you can use pictures with the desired weight you want to be or an article of clothing that is the size you want to reach. Another example is say you want to eat healthier, get rid of all the junk food in your home...no temptations, no cheating.
Keep your motivations and goals in line. If you do that, then you can easily keep your goals in track.
Xo Jackie
Monday, December 29, 2014
Hi Guys!!!
Hey Everyone!!
I hope you all had an amazing Holiday and had a good time with your family! I know I had a good time with my family and I am beyond thankful for everything I received . I have decided that I am going to be posting 5 times a week. Monday through Friday. Weekends are always hard to post because I'm always with my family during that time and/or finishing homework. I hope everyone still comes along and reads my blog because it means so much to know people are reading it!:) Thanks guys!!
Xo Jackie
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Christmas Eve!
Blogmas Day 24!!!!!
Merry Christmas Eve everyone!!! I hope you all had or are having a great day with your families! I had a great time with Mine! Continuing our traditions! I'd love to hear about everyone's day! But otherwise I hope everyone has a great Christmas! And I'll post tomorrow about everything I get! Little Christmas update!
Sadly we are at the end of Blogmas! but I'll keep posting!
1 Day till Christmas!!!!!
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
The big Christmas Tree!!
Blogmas Day 23!!!!
This is the tree that me and my family put up together and decorate as a family. It has more ornaments then you could count and the collection just keeps growing every year. Some of the ornaments on there me and my brother made in school when we were younger. We have special family ornaments that we get each year that we put our name and the year on. I love having the trees up and it's sad when it is time for them to all come down! And speaking of that....Christmas is literally right around the corner! I would love to hear about your favorite part of Christmas!
2 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Monday, December 22, 2014
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Holiday scents!
Blogmas Day 21!!!
During the different seasons and holidays, they each have there own signature scents. In the winter you want to light some nice smelling candles and have nice smelling lotions and body sprays. The scents you want to look for are warm and festive. You want cranberries and warm vanilla sugar, and the smell of fresh wood. You want to smell pine needles and the fresh smell of pine cones. and you can do an easy thing by just buying some pine cones and putting them in a festive looking basket to make your home smell good. You want to be able to bring all the fresh and warm smells inside your home.
4 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Cooking time!
Blogmas Day 20!!!
This is when it is time to start cooking all your food and cookies for the holiday! As everything is coming to the big holiday you start wrapping up your shopping and wrapping. And you start your cooking. Making many cookie ahead of time and then starting to make the food. Some families don't make that much of a deal for the holiday and others do. My family makes homemade polish food for Christmas Eve dinner. And we make a lot of it a few days ahead. Make time for your family and help them! it could be a lot of fun.
5 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Friday, December 19, 2014
Make it look pretty!!
Blogmas Day 19!!
As we get closer and closer to Christmas, I am getting more and more excited! I personally just love this holiday and it just gets better year after year. One of my favorite things to do for the Holidays is decorating. Decorating my own personal tree makes me soooo happy! and ill be posting pictures of it on Christmas eve! In my home, me and my brother have our own 6 ft artificial trees in our rooms and then we have more like an 8 foot tree in out living room. I love decorating the trees and I love decorating the house and outside! We have many of lights and blow ups that we use outside. Inside we have a little manger set that i set up with all the little figures. We have many little Christmas figurines around the house, personalized stockings, and stocking holders. I would love to here what you all do to decorate your homes!
As we get closer and closer to Christmas, I am getting more and more excited! I personally just love this holiday and it just gets better year after year. One of my favorite things to do for the Holidays is decorating. Decorating my own personal tree makes me soooo happy! and ill be posting pictures of it on Christmas eve! In my home, me and my brother have our own 6 ft artificial trees in our rooms and then we have more like an 8 foot tree in out living room. I love decorating the trees and I love decorating the house and outside! We have many of lights and blow ups that we use outside. Inside we have a little manger set that i set up with all the little figures. We have many little Christmas figurines around the house, personalized stockings, and stocking holders. I would love to here what you all do to decorate your homes!
6 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Christmas Treats!
Blogmas Day 18!!!
There are may types of treats you can have at Christmas. Other than the average types of candy and chocolate you can have, there are some good treats. At this time you can have the many types of candy canes that are now being sold from many stores. Cookies is the best treat I think for Christmas time. I love making cookies with my mom for us and our family! We make a whole bunch of cookie including polish type cookies. Me and my mom usually make raspberry and lemon bars, chocolate fudge, peanut butter with Hershey kisses in the middle, snowballs, kolakis (a polish cream cheese cookie filled with raspberry or apricot jam), and krischekis (a polish cookie that is in the shape of a bow tie)'. There are so may different types of cookie and these are just some of them.
There are may types of treats you can have at Christmas. Other than the average types of candy and chocolate you can have, there are some good treats. At this time you can have the many types of candy canes that are now being sold from many stores. Cookies is the best treat I think for Christmas time. I love making cookies with my mom for us and our family! We make a whole bunch of cookie including polish type cookies. Me and my mom usually make raspberry and lemon bars, chocolate fudge, peanut butter with Hershey kisses in the middle, snowballs, kolakis (a polish cream cheese cookie filled with raspberry or apricot jam), and krischekis (a polish cookie that is in the shape of a bow tie)'. There are so may different types of cookie and these are just some of them.
7 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
It is the thought that counts!
Blogmas Day 17!!!
We all know that a big part of Christmas is giving to others. You automatically think what you could buy them. But what about making something? Sometimes the best gifts are from the heart. Buy things or use a talent to make something for another. Make it from the heart and extremely special for the other person. I know what ever you make or do will put a smile on someones face. It will mean a lot to them, probably more than you would think. It isnt hard to make things or create them. So take a shot at it and be the reason for someones smile this season
We all know that a big part of Christmas is giving to others. You automatically think what you could buy them. But what about making something? Sometimes the best gifts are from the heart. Buy things or use a talent to make something for another. Make it from the heart and extremely special for the other person. I know what ever you make or do will put a smile on someones face. It will mean a lot to them, probably more than you would think. It isnt hard to make things or create them. So take a shot at it and be the reason for someones smile this season
8 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Christmas and winter drinks!!
Blogmas Day 16!!!
During this time we always have some festive drinks that don't only taste good but some can even help keep you warm. There are so many flavors to them now so i will be talking about some of the drinks and there flavors. And after reading this you might want to try them out for yourself!
During this time we always have some festive drinks that don't only taste good but some can even help keep you warm. There are so many flavors to them now so i will be talking about some of the drinks and there flavors. And after reading this you might want to try them out for yourself!
Hot Drinks:
1. Coffee or latte:
They are in all different flavors. A big one though is candy cane flavored
2. Hot Coco:
There are countless different flavors from white and normal hot coco to peppermint and mint flavored hot coco
Cold drink:
1. Eggnog:
Eggnog is a classic drink for Christmas. Classic is one of the bests but they have now come out with sugar cookie, vanilla, pumpkin spice, and so many more.
They all taste so amazing and I hope you will go out and try them yourselves.
9 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Monday, December 15, 2014
Nail ideas/colors for Christmas
Blogmas Day 15!!!!
For the holidays, you always try and be as festive as you can. Especially girls with their outfits and jewelry and nails! So I wanted to share some of my ideas to do with your nails for this holiday!
For the holidays, you always try and be as festive as you can. Especially girls with their outfits and jewelry and nails! So I wanted to share some of my ideas to do with your nails for this holiday!
Color:
1.Deep and bright reds
2. Solid or sparkly white
3. Deep or bright green
4. Deep purple
4. Any deep or dark color
Designs:
1. Christmas tree
2. Santa
3. Mistletoe
4. Snowman
5. Santa hat
6. Snowflake
7. Any of your favorite cartoon characters like.... minions!!!
10 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Christmas/Winter cloths!
Blogmas Day 14!!
In the winter it is much colder! You want to be able to bundle up and stay cozy at all times! A few things you should always have for around the winter/ Christmas time is:
In the winter it is much colder! You want to be able to bundle up and stay cozy at all times! A few things you should always have for around the winter/ Christmas time is:
1. (for girls) Leggings! they are cozy and easy to wear with almost anything.
2. sweaters and over sized sweaters for girls! the are cozy and they can be worn with anything.
3. Sweatpants! This will help you stay warm and you can be comfy
4. (for girls) cozy boots or uggs! they are comfy and match them with cute things and your good to go
5. Sweatshirts. If your not a big coat or sweater person then you can get a thick sweatshirt and be quite warm and comfy
11 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Winter colors!
BLOGMAS Day 13!!
Each season has there own colors. You gotta know how to mix and match things to make them work with the holiday or season. Winter colors tho can be hard to work with.
For the winter you always want to stick with dark colors. Especially deep reds because they look the best at this times. Any dark or deep purples too. All dark colors pretty much work in this season and look great. You don't want light colors but it looks wishy washy.
12 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Friday, December 12, 2014
Winter essentials!
Blogmas Day 12!!
During these extremely cold times, you must be prepared! Be all bundled up whether you are inside or outside! Today I am just going to list some winter essential and also some of them are favorites of mine!
During these extremely cold times, you must be prepared! Be all bundled up whether you are inside or outside! Today I am just going to list some winter essential and also some of them are favorites of mine!
Outside winter essential!
1. When you are getting ready to go outside, for most people the first thing they will put on is a big comfy and fluffy scarf! This will help keep wind or the cold from reaching your neck or going into your jacket.
2. The next thing you might put on is a pair of gloves. There are so many different types of gloves you can have and people sometimes even get them so they match everything.
3.I think this is the most important thing, which is your coat! Everyone has there own style of coat they wear and in there own ways can keep you warm and stylish.
4. The last outside winter essential is a cute hat or some cute ear muffs! I have both but i really love hats for the winter because they are so cute and you can even get away with wearing most them all year round as a cute accessory.
Inside winter essentials
1. Fuzzy and big blankets are a must! They not only can be cute but they are so warm! They can just help you get that last bid of cold out of you!
2. HEAT! you need some type of heating system! without it...you will freeze.
3. Hot coco is just a must. Its sweet and chocolaty and yummy and warm!. It is hoestly something that can just help you warm up in seconds. Ans if you are not a fan of normal hot Coco, there are soooo many more flavors you can get
4. Lastly, you need to have cute Christmas pants or nice sweatpants or even a onsie that you can wear. They are all comfy and will definitely help you keep you toasty warm .
13 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Tips on Christmas Shopping!
Blogmas Day 11!!
The biggest time for shopping is around Christmas! You have Black Friday, Cyber Monday and countless sales going on all the time. The biggest problem is that people don't know all the tips to shopping. I wanna share my tips I have for shopping, especially during the holidays.
The biggest time for shopping is around Christmas! You have Black Friday, Cyber Monday and countless sales going on all the time. The biggest problem is that people don't know all the tips to shopping. I wanna share my tips I have for shopping, especially during the holidays.
Tip #1: Know what you are going to buy ahead of tome
Make yourself a list of all the items and people you want to shop for before you get to the store. It will help you not over buy things or spend too much money. It will also cut down shopping time for you.
Tip #2: Try to stick to items on sale
Some stores have major sales all the way to Christmas. Try to stick with items that are on sale because you will fine that you will be getting good stuff for way cheaper prices and in the end saving yourself money.
Tip #3: Don't over buy or over spend
Just because they are some one you love or a very close friend does not mean you have to buy them ten things. try getting something that is meaningful and that will be all you need. Also just becaude you find cute things but are very expensive does not mean you should buy it. There are always cheaper alternatives everywhere. You just have to find them
14 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Christmas Movies!
Blogmas Day 10!!
I absolutely love Christmas movies! From Rudolph to Elf to all the new ones now on Hallmark and ABC Family. I could go on and on forever talking about all the different movies I love, I want to share some of my favorite movies with you!
I absolutely love Christmas movies! From Rudolph to Elf to all the new ones now on Hallmark and ABC Family. I could go on and on forever talking about all the different movies I love, I want to share some of my favorite movies with you!
#1. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
#2. ELF
#3. FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
#4. THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
#5. RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER
#6. THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS
Would love to hear what your favorite movie or movies at Christmas tome are!
15 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Some History of the Candy Cane!
Blogmas Day 9!
I am sure that we have all heard different story's or backgrounds to the Candy Cane. They might be true or they might not be. There is one History I have always been told and part of it was from some site I read. This might just be because I am Roman Catholic and I have been in Catholic schools my whole life. But today I wanted to share this with you in case you have always wonder what the possible history of the Candy Cane is.
The History I was always told had a religious background. The shape of the candy cane was said to be shaped like a Shepard's cane. But it is also said that it is shaped like a "J" to represent the J in Jesus. Also known as "good Shepard" that watches over everyone and his sheep. The candy cane is also hard like a rock that represents the foundation of the Church. The colors of the candy cane all have different meanings too. Some say that the white parts of the Candy Cane represents Jesus's purity and virgin birth. The bigger and bolder red stripes are say to represent God's love. While the three thin red strippes say to represent the Holy Trinity. But others say that it represents the blood that was spilled during the beating upon Jesus. Now we all know this meaning, that the Candy Cane represents Christmas and the Holiday!
I hope no one thinks that i am telling them to believe this. This is what I was always told and read about. I am sure others might believe different or there could be other history;s and I would love to hear about them. So, feel free to share them with me down in the comments!
I am sure that we have all heard different story's or backgrounds to the Candy Cane. They might be true or they might not be. There is one History I have always been told and part of it was from some site I read. This might just be because I am Roman Catholic and I have been in Catholic schools my whole life. But today I wanted to share this with you in case you have always wonder what the possible history of the Candy Cane is.
The History I was always told had a religious background. The shape of the candy cane was said to be shaped like a Shepard's cane. But it is also said that it is shaped like a "J" to represent the J in Jesus. Also known as "good Shepard" that watches over everyone and his sheep. The candy cane is also hard like a rock that represents the foundation of the Church. The colors of the candy cane all have different meanings too. Some say that the white parts of the Candy Cane represents Jesus's purity and virgin birth. The bigger and bolder red stripes are say to represent God's love. While the three thin red strippes say to represent the Holy Trinity. But others say that it represents the blood that was spilled during the beating upon Jesus. Now we all know this meaning, that the Candy Cane represents Christmas and the Holiday!
I hope no one thinks that i am telling them to believe this. This is what I was always told and read about. I am sure others might believe different or there could be other history;s and I would love to hear about them. So, feel free to share them with me down in the comments!
16 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!
Monday, December 8, 2014
Traditions!
Blogmas Day 8!
We all have our own traditions. They go from ones that are in the family for years and years and ones that are brand new! But we all have some type of tradition!
My family has a special tradition we do every Christmas Eve. Before we eat our homemade polish dinner, we do wishes with holy bread. We go from oldest to youngest, wishing everyone something or something's in the new year. I love the tradition even though I always get nervous when I have to go! I just never know what to say! And then we sit down to eat a completely home made polish dinner made by my poppy and nanny (my grandparents). It is so yummy and I just love it!
I would love to here what your traditions are! Feel free to comment!
17 DAYS TIL CHRISMAS!!!
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Wrapping!
Blogmas Day 7!!
A big part of Christmas is the presents! And presents means wrapping them and putting tags and pretty bows and ribbons on them. But you also don't have to be that crafty with your wrapping. There are a few ways you can wrap a present and some of these will help anyone that can't wrapor feel they can't.
1. Normal wrapping!: Normal wrapping is just using wrapping paper and tape to wrap the desired item. Then it is your choice to get bows and ribbons and even some festive tags.
2. Bag!: Getting some festive Christmas gift bags is another way to go! They come in absolutely all different sizes. All you need is some tissues paper of your choice and you can stick everything right in the bag. Don;t forget to sign it tho!
3. Festive Box!: If you really don;t want to spend extra money on wrapping paper or bags, there is a cheaper way to wrap your gifts. You can get a festive box to put your gift in. and just write what you want to say on the box or a cute tag
A big part of Christmas is the presents! And presents means wrapping them and putting tags and pretty bows and ribbons on them. But you also don't have to be that crafty with your wrapping. There are a few ways you can wrap a present and some of these will help anyone that can't wrapor feel they can't.
1. Normal wrapping!: Normal wrapping is just using wrapping paper and tape to wrap the desired item. Then it is your choice to get bows and ribbons and even some festive tags.
2. Bag!: Getting some festive Christmas gift bags is another way to go! They come in absolutely all different sizes. All you need is some tissues paper of your choice and you can stick everything right in the bag. Don;t forget to sign it tho!
3. Festive Box!: If you really don;t want to spend extra money on wrapping paper or bags, there is a cheaper way to wrap your gifts. You can get a festive box to put your gift in. and just write what you want to say on the box or a cute tag
18 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Saturday, December 6, 2014
The meaning of Christmas!
BLOGMAS Day 6!
We all can't help but love the holidays! Especially, Christmas! We all love receiving gifts and I'm sure giving them too! And that's what Christmas is about, giving and spending time with family! Giving people gifts or something special can give you such a sense of joy! It is even better when you make the gift or it has a special meaning between the two of you! No one can forget that it's a time to be with family! Spending time with family can be so rewarding. You get to catch up on everything and see people you have not seen in awhile! Make sure you enjoy the time you have with them and don't waste it!
19 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Friday, December 5, 2014
How To: Make your own Christmas Ornaments!
Blogmas Day 5!
Throughout many years I have had the chance to make my own ornaments for the family Christmas tree! Today, I thought that I would share some of the ornaments that I have made over the years and tell you how you could make them! They are also great ideas to do with your children or yourself! I am also making up names for them all because I am not sure what they are called!
1. Ribbon Strip!
Throughout many years I have had the chance to make my own ornaments for the family Christmas tree! Today, I thought that I would share some of the ornaments that I have made over the years and tell you how you could make them! They are also great ideas to do with your children or yourself! I am also making up names for them all because I am not sure what they are called!
1. Ribbon Strip!
For this one you need a ribbon about an inch in width, some beads of your choice, some string and a needle. You need to put the string through the needle and then make a knot at the end of the string. You are going to stick the needle through the middle of the bottom of the ribbon and then add a bead. you then fold over the ribbon and repeat the process. you can make them as long as you want or as short as you want. then when you get the end you loop the string and tie it in a knot and then you can hang it up ob your tree!
2. Foam Stockings and wreaths!
For these all you need to do is buy a whole bunch of different color foam fabrics and cut them out into the shapes you want and glue them all together. then you need to punch a hole at the top. You then use any ribbon of your choice and loop it through, tie a knot at the end. You can add a picture of yourself and the year you made it to add a personal touch. Now it is all ready to be hung up on your tree!
3. Macaroni Snowflake!
This use to look a lot better but it like 7 years old!
All you need for this one is some macaroni in any shape and form and some sticky glue. You put all the pieces together in a snowflake shape and form and you add string or ribbon to it so you can hang it up on your tree!.
4. Popsicle snowflake!
This one is quite easy! Glue colored Popsicle sticks in the shape of a snowflake. Get white pipe cleaners and you are going to wrap around the stick and continue in a circular form till you start seeing the shape of the snowflake. Remember: you want the Popsicle sticks to show at the end. And don't' form get the string or ribbon so you can hang it on your tree!
5. Fabric Pillow!
This one will definitely need help from an adult if a child is making this. you need two different color felt fabric colors as your base for the pillow. The adult must then sew three sides od the pillow together. Fill it with some stuffing then sew the last side up. You then sew the ribbion the the middle of the top in the back half of the pillow so you can hang it on your tree when you are done. Lastly you need to cut out some shapes in figures from your felt fabric to glue a design onto the pillow and there you go!
20 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Stocking Stuffers!
Blogmas Day 4!!!
I can't believe that it is getting closer and closer to Christmas! I bet you are all thinking about the gifts you will buy your friends and family. You are thinking of all the things you could buy or want to buy. You can make gifts or buy the small things and fill a mini stocking for them! Some cute stocking stuffer ideas for boys and girls!
Girls:
1. You can buy them cute hair ties, or a cute bandanna set!
2. You can buy some lip glosses or some nail polishes
3. Get them some different types of candy and some candy canes
4. Think...JEWELRY! anything cute as in like rings, or bracelets
Guys:
1. For young boys you can get small cars or little action figures
2. Older boys, you can get smaller cologne bottle or something sports related
3. Buy them some candy, or candy canes to help fill up the stocking
4. Try buying them some gift cards to just buy video games.
For Both girls and guys you could invest in a some hot chocolate to help fill up the stocking and I know there are many other things you can thing of but I just wanted to share a few that you could use or get an idea from.
I can't believe that it is getting closer and closer to Christmas! I bet you are all thinking about the gifts you will buy your friends and family. You are thinking of all the things you could buy or want to buy. You can make gifts or buy the small things and fill a mini stocking for them! Some cute stocking stuffer ideas for boys and girls!
Girls:
1. You can buy them cute hair ties, or a cute bandanna set!
2. You can buy some lip glosses or some nail polishes
3. Get them some different types of candy and some candy canes
4. Think...JEWELRY! anything cute as in like rings, or bracelets
Guys:
1. For young boys you can get small cars or little action figures
2. Older boys, you can get smaller cologne bottle or something sports related
3. Buy them some candy, or candy canes to help fill up the stocking
4. Try buying them some gift cards to just buy video games.
For Both girls and guys you could invest in a some hot chocolate to help fill up the stocking and I know there are many other things you can thing of but I just wanted to share a few that you could use or get an idea from.
21 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Advent Calendar, Chololates and Candy Canes!
Blogmas Day 3!
A nice treat for the Christmas season is an advent calendar! You can get all different types. Ones with yummy chocolate in them, ones with make up samples, other kinds of candy and many more things. It is a nice treat you can have for the holiday, or more so the days leading up to the holiday. YOu also can get ones that you can put your own things in them or someone else. Some people use them, and others don't and that is completely okay!. Chocolate coins are sooo yummy too! You can have those when you play the dradle game! Which I have played and think is really quite fun!
Other than advent calendars, you also have the old traditional candy canes! You van get so many different flavors and sizes! Now a days you can get candy canes that are huge to put in stockings or small ones that pinkie sized! They taste so yummy and they have so many flavors to fit everyone's taste in a candy. There are the traditional peppermint ones of course to strawberry and blur raspberry and orange and so much more. I hope during these holidays you enjoy these little treats! I know me and my family do!.
22 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Tips to decorating for Christmas!
BLOGMAS DAY #2!!!
As we are getting closer and closer to Christmas it is time to start making your home look the part! It's time to decorate! I am going to share with you some nice tips on decorations to decorate your home with!
1. A tree! How can you celebrate Christmas without one! It doesn't matter whether it is big, small, fake or real! A tree is a tree and adding some lights and ornaments makes it look pretty and festive! I personally have sometimes four trees in my house. A fake and real tree and a tree in mine and my brothers room with our own ornaments!
2. Stocking and knickknacks! You can get any type of stockings! My family have ones that have are names on them and are fancy. You can get ones like that or just red ones or make your own! With knickknacks you can get like snow globes, or anything Christmas like. Any kind of figurine or poinsettias!
3. Wreath! You can buy or make these for your doors. We buy ones and then decorate them ourselves. You can do the same or buy the ones pre-decorated!
4. Mistletoe! You can't forget mistletoe! How else will you have a silly excuse to kiss someone! It also just makes as a cute decoration!
I'd love to here what you guys do for decorations! Feel free to leave comments!
23 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!
Monday, December 1, 2014
What is Christmas without SNOW!
It is officially the beginning of BLOGMAS!!!!
I think I am a little too excited for this. I am just thankful for everyone that has been reading my blog and is following me along this journey!
To start off Blogmas I thought I would talk about one very important part of Christmas...SNOW! Everyone has to want a white Christmas. How pretty the snow looks on Christmas morning! Since snow is a big part of winter and Christmas, I thought I would talk of the fun activities you can do in the snow.
1. Snow Angels! Wanna do something cute? Lay down in the snow, while moving your arms and legs. You have to get up smoothly and gently so you don't mess up the angel, and there you go!
2. Snow Ball Fights! How can you now love a good snowball fight? I love going outside with my brother and just going in full war mode and having a big snowball fight! It is sooo much fun especially when you have things to hide behind.
3. Sledding! If you have a steep hill of snow, take advantage of it! My dad would pull me and my brother down out street since its a steep hill! If we do it before they plow it is so much fun!
4, Skiing/Snowboarding! I have never personally done either but many people say it is a lot of fun! I say if you want to do something fun and try something new, go ahead and try this!
5. SNOWMAN! Build a snowman! they are easy and fun to do!
My Brother had a lot of fun making one himself!
24 MORE DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!!!
Sunday, November 30, 2014
BOOKS!!!!!!
I am completely and undeniably obsessed with BOOKS! I love almost any book that is not real. I have so many books between all the ones from my childhood to now. I think my room is my own mini library. I have books in my book case, in front of it and all along a wall. I love to read and books are like a healthy way of an escape from the real world. When you read you learn new words and help develop your brain more, making yourself smarter. When you read you can get so into the book that you can almost see your self there as you are actually part of the book. The best is when I am reading and time just flies by and I don't even realize it. I have so many favorite books and I wanted to share a few with you. Maybe I can even give you some ideas of books that you would like t check out after hearing my review of them!. I also plan to do many reviews of books as I read them.
My all time favorite book so far in my life is "The Host" by Stephanie Meyer. Its hard to get into at first but it is very much worth it! You might have seen the movie but the book has so much more to it. It is such a moving book and you can't help but get emotional and feel for the characters.
Another favorite of mine is "Thirst" by Christopher Pike. It is a book series that consists of 5 books. If you are into vampires then this is defiantly a series you want to check out. It is all about the oldest vampire to live and how she finds a relative and a friend and so much more!. It is a book that you will get so into time will fly by! It captures your attention from the start.
My all time favorite book so far in my life is "The Host" by Stephanie Meyer. Its hard to get into at first but it is very much worth it! You might have seen the movie but the book has so much more to it. It is such a moving book and you can't help but get emotional and feel for the characters.
Another favorite of mine is "Thirst" by Christopher Pike. It is a book series that consists of 5 books. If you are into vampires then this is defiantly a series you want to check out. It is all about the oldest vampire to live and how she finds a relative and a friend and so much more!. It is a book that you will get so into time will fly by! It captures your attention from the start.
Let me know if you check out either of these books!
Liebster Awards!
I have been nominated for the Liebster Awards! For those who don't know what this is, it is when a blogger tags 10 people asking them 10 questions. The 10 bloggers that got tagged have to answer those 10 questions and each one tags 10 more bloggers. they make up their own questions to ask and the cycle continues itself. This is something I just found out about and I think it's a great way to get to know other bloggers. My 10 questions I have to answer are:
Here are your 10 questions:
1. Where do you get blogging inspiration from?
From reading blogs from the YouTubers that I watch
2. Are you participating in Blogmas?
YES! and I am so excited to since it is my first time doing it!
3. Do you see yourself blogging this time next year?
Absolutely! I just started blogging and I just love it!
4. What is your favorite Christmas movie?
My all time favorite Christmas movie is The Grinch who stole Christmas
5. Dogs or Cats?
Dogs!
6. What made you want to start a blog?
I really love to write and help people and give advice, so I thought why not try blogging!
7. What do you like to see on other people's blogs?
I like to see all times of things! I love reading other peoples thought and tips on things
8. What inspired the name of your blog?
I was inspired to name it how I did from the reason that i like a little bit of everything!
9. Jeans/shorts or skirts?
Skirts!
10. What is one thing you want to do before you die?
Without a doubt, visit Paris and see the Eiffel Tower in person!
The 10 people i am tagging are:
@tabithablue
@ButtonsNBeans
@jbuliesblog
@dressysasha
@aliljoy
@StyleBeacon
@iwilliamsurvive
@April_Todd
@justinliv
@knreadergirl
My 10 questions gor you are:
1. Are you participating in Blogmas?
2. What is your favorite part of Christmas?
3. What kind of blog do you write?
4. What is your favorite animal?
5. Favorite color?
What kind of blogs do you like to read?
7. What is your favorite holiday?
8. What inspired you to start a blog?
9. Do you enjoy blogging?
10. What's your most important thing in your life?
Can't wait to see everyone's answers!
Saturday, November 29, 2014
The Holiday's!
We all know that it is getting closer and closer to Christmas every day! I can't help but get into the holiday's! Christmas tree is going up, things getting decorated, and wrapping and shopping!! Its just exciting when everything starts counting down the days to Christmas! I love all the movies from the ones on Hallmark to ABC family to Christmas classics like Frosty and Rudolph! Everything is just screaming CHRISTMAS! During this time we all get to spend time with family. You have your own family traditions and everything is such a joy. I hope everyone is having as much fun as I am with decorating! I love it. I always try and beat my Nanny and poppy with our outside decorations. I things its funny and its fun to do. Christmas is a time for being happy, having fun, and spending time with family. and you can't forget the most important thing about Christmas...GIVING! Take this time to spend time with your family and enjoy it while it is here.
26 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS!
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Thanksgiving!!
Today, I am so excited! I just LOVE thanksgiving! Yes, I know it is not much or some people don't celebrate it because it is an American thing but still! I love it personally for many reasons. The Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade is always something to look forward to! I watch it every year on TV just waiting to see all the big balloons, the new Broadway shows perform a little song from the shows and the stars and floats. I can only home one year I could actually go in person and get to see it all up close. Family is the next big thing I love. It is like an extra little holiday right before Christmas. Everyone gets together to just eat and spend time togetherand how could you not like that! And of course you can't forget...the FOOD! It is like a huge feast. It feels like it never ends! There is turkey, some have ham, mashed potatoes, cranberries, string beans, stuffing, bread, and gravy! then for desert you get alll the many different pies that you just have to eat no matter how full you are!
This day I thing is best spet with yor family. Eating and enjoying each others company.
My little winter wonderland!
I just love the snow! I hate the cold but I think the snow is so beautiful!!
I love how pretty the trees look after a big snow storm!
It looks like a big winter wonderland! And of course you can't forget that this was all bout a foot of snow by morning when it finished snowing.
so pretty and so much Snow!! <3
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Snow Day!!!
I am sure we all have our own opinions on snow. Some love it and some hate it. I personally love snow! I think it looks so pretty especially after a big snow storm because it looks like a winter winder land. The untouched snow glistening under the light from the sun. It is truly one of my favorite moments of winter. BUT, I hate the cold! But who doesn't.
Snow days mean you are gonna stay inside which means it is time to make the most of it! There is honestly so much more you can do then you actually thing. Instead of moping around the house that you can't go outside or you had to cancel plans because it is dangerous to drive in all the snow, I wanna share with you just some of the things I do and maybe it can spark an idea for you!
Idea #1: Pick a good book to read! I am currently reading Dark Flame by Alyson noel. I love this series and if you want to check it out the pic of the book series is above!. Also if you don;t really want to read you could use audible nd look up books there and you could just listen to them while doing other things!
Idea #2: Watch some Netflix! You get an unlimited choice of movies and TV shows that you can watch. Time will really just pass if you find a good movie or tv series to watch!
Idea #3: If you don't have Netflix or happen to loose power and have a charged laptop or computer, watch a movie! It is something simple to do and will help pass the time! My favorite kind of movies are Romance! I don't know why but I guess I just love to cry!
Idea #4: Be a little artsy! Find some stuff around your house and make ART. You can use absolutely anything! Or you can even start wrapping presents for Christmas.
Idea #5:Play a game! Grab a board game and get your whole family to join it! Time will pass and you all will have an amazing time. You also get some family time out of it! Because that is very important and laughing and spending time with them goes a long way.
These are just a few ideas on what you can do during a snow day! I know I will definitely be reading my book and watching Frozen later!
Snow days mean you are gonna stay inside which means it is time to make the most of it! There is honestly so much more you can do then you actually thing. Instead of moping around the house that you can't go outside or you had to cancel plans because it is dangerous to drive in all the snow, I wanna share with you just some of the things I do and maybe it can spark an idea for you!
Idea #1: Pick a good book to read! I am currently reading Dark Flame by Alyson noel. I love this series and if you want to check it out the pic of the book series is above!. Also if you don;t really want to read you could use audible nd look up books there and you could just listen to them while doing other things!
Idea #2: Watch some Netflix! You get an unlimited choice of movies and TV shows that you can watch. Time will really just pass if you find a good movie or tv series to watch!
Idea #3: If you don't have Netflix or happen to loose power and have a charged laptop or computer, watch a movie! It is something simple to do and will help pass the time! My favorite kind of movies are Romance! I don't know why but I guess I just love to cry!
Idea #4: Be a little artsy! Find some stuff around your house and make ART. You can use absolutely anything! Or you can even start wrapping presents for Christmas.
Idea #5:Play a game! Grab a board game and get your whole family to join it! Time will pass and you all will have an amazing time. You also get some family time out of it! Because that is very important and laughing and spending time with them goes a long way.
These are just a few ideas on what you can do during a snow day! I know I will definitely be reading my book and watching Frozen later!
HAPPY SNOW DAY PRETTIES!!!
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Advice: Drama
If there comes a time in your life whether your in school or at job and you see people argueing or your friends argueing, you know somehow it will come to you. You might be that person, like me, that will listen and want to help them yet that leads to you getting in the middle of it. You could also be that person that doesn't care and wants nothing to do with the drama. Either way there shouldn't be drama.
Drama starts with people starting rumors and passing around things that could or could not be true about another. Then fights and arguments break out and there is always that one person that gets stuck in the middle.
Being in the middle means you are trying to help them solve their issues. It does not mean you take sides and just make more drama. You needs to be Switzerland! Help them if that is what you want but make sure your listen and be fair. Most of the time arguements start because neither one knows the full story and they assume.
Next time drama happens and you end in the middle you have two choices: to be Switzerland or to just stay out of it. choose wisely otherwise you could make it worse.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Just being chatty!
While I am just sitting in my car because my school is stupid...I am thinking about maybe starting vlogs on YouTube. Something to help me just get things out rather then just my diary or this blog. It would be hard to do since I have no way of editing them since I do not have a Mac.
This is just a little thought and I felt to just share it and it always helps to put things in writing, to help organize your thoughts. Hopefully I can get some people to check this blog out and if I do vids, to look at those too!
Love ya pretties!
Jash
Sunday, November 23, 2014
HI!
HI!
To anyone that is reading or will read or could read these I just want to say thank you for taking your time and reading what I write! I will write a little bit about..well EVERYTHING! I have a love of many things and I just want a chance to share it. Even if no one ever reads this, I still know that I get a chance to say it. This might also help me relax a lot more!
I hope some of you take some time and read the words i write. I have to start somewhere so why not here!
When i mean I am going to talk about I everything, I mean it. I am currently in college and majoring in Psychology. I love helping people and giving advice to help them. You can even do that here! If you need advice on anything feel free to leave a comment and I will be sure to respond! I also love music, sports, make-up, fashion, art, reading and so many other things. I hope those who read are ready to take this adventure with me!
Love you!
Jackie(Jash)
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