Hello December! This month is all about finding happiness in small things. Today I am excited to share with you 5 things that bring me joy this holiday season.
- Starbucks holiday reusable cup.
You may already know that I love small independent coffee shops, and most of the time I make my coffee at home, BUT! I absolutely love Starbucks holiday drinks and the fact that such a big company decided to be more mindful about the planet and give away the environmentally-friendly cups that you can recycle! - Neutral colors
I love living colorfully, but after I did my first 10×10 challenge ((the challenge to pick 10 pieces of clothes and wear ONLY them for the next 10 days), I started buying more pastel colors. Just because they are easier to style, feel cozier and bring some kind of peace to me. - Handwritten Christmas Cards
This is one of my favorite traditions this holiday season. I get them every year, and we send them out to my families and friends all over the world. Nowadays, when technology is everywhere, handwritten cards become more meaningful. - Taking breaks from my phone.
If you have updated the iOS on your iPhone, you already know that there is a new feature that allows you to limit the time you spend on your phone. This is hands down my favorite thing! After I tried this feature, I felt like I had more freedom. But I understood how different life can be with a day of service-free life when we visited Lost Maples State Natural Area this fall. It was truly an amazing experience, and this holiday season I would like to encourage you to do the same thing – take breaks from your phone, and enjoy life as it is. - All things Christmas in the house
I am crazy when it comes to holiday season. For me, it’s not only about the day of Christmas, but it’s also about all the time when you can smell fresh Christmas tree, decorate the house, bake some cookies and have long talks with a cup of hot cocoa. I come from the family of well-established Christmas traditions, and I am so glad my husband is so on board with all my “ho-ho-ho” madness.
What things bring you joy this holiday season? I hope you are having a great one!
XX,
Gena
I haven’t heard about the screen time limiting feature…I need to give that a try! This is a great list. I love to hear what people are enjoying.
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Thanks a lot Jordan! I hope you are having a great holiday season ๐
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I didn’t know about the new iphone update, not sure how I would feel but it’s worth a shot ๐
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It definitely is Veronica! Itโs sooo hard to limit the screen time hahaha
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The Christmas decoration in the house are definitely one of the prettiest and happiest things of this time of the year!
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I couldnโt agree more Paula! ๐
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I also love decorating the home for Christmas! I add to it every year haha. The starbucks near my home actually gave away the holiday cups when you ordered a holiday drink! I love mine!
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This was absolutely lovely. I really do like the idea of limiting screen time. So necessary!
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I would like to try the 10ร10 challenge! I’m trying to have a minimalist lifestyle. That sounds like a great way to remove things in my closet.
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One of my favourite things about this time of year is the weather being more suited to cosy nights in, I find we chat more and are generally more connected and well rested compared to the busy summer! Love the sound of a 10 x 10 challenge, I think I need to give that a try, my wardrobe is overflowing!
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I love all these things too!! Merry Christmas!
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Thanks girl! Merry Christmas to you too ๐
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I’m a huge fan of handwritten cards for any season. I def do them the most during the holidays and for birthdays. it’s such a sentimental gesture i love it x
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Glenny you are so right! Such a great gesture โค๏ธ
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Oh man, I’m with you on #4. It’s definitely something I’m working on, to put down the phone, step away from the computer, and be more present!!
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That makes two of us! Every time you struggle to do so, think that there is another girl out there that is going through the same thing, so that may help ๐
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These are great ideas! I love writing cards, but I only do a few because it takes so much time, but it’s so good to do to keep in touch with family and friends. Thanks for sharing all these great ideas for the holidays!!!
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Thank you so much, Julie!
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Interesting challenge. I’ve always wanted to try the minimalist thing. I think I can go 10 for 10 ๐
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Thank you Jorina!
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What a great list! I found that it’s helpful when I leave my phone in the room so I don’t check it often. But the app sounds great too, what is it?
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It’s actually an automatic update for iPhone, it doesn’t require any special apps to be downloaded. You can find it in “settings” section ๐
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This is such a nice and warm share. Doing away with gadgets and spending more quality time with your family would make a really nice Christmas ๐
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Thank you, Shira! ๐
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I have never received a handwritten card in such a long time! Well, part of it is my fault too because I never sent any too. This year, one of my high school best friends came home after living abroad for 30 years. She wants all 5 of us to start writing to each other. Like real letters sent through snail mail. I think that is a good idea!
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That’s such an amazing idea!! I am sure you will enjoy the experience!
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Ow yeah! Can we just repeat Christmas every month? Especially #4? That way we can spend more time with one another ๐
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hahaha I couldn’t agree more Linda!
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I do have an app on my phone that block my time and even shuts done any app that I spent too much time on It’s brilliant and scary at the same time. This season I am so excited about cooking a few traditional meals as I am far away from home and looking forward to reading, I am so behind
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That’s so amazing! I hope you’re enjoying this holiday season ๐
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Yes to all of these things! (Especially breaks from my phone!) Happy holidays, girl!
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Thanks, Liz. Happy holidays! ๐
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I love a good handwritten Christmas card as well!!
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that’s amazing! Do you send them as well?
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Recently, I’ve started taking breaks from my phone…social media in particular. What a difference that makes! I think I will try to incorporate those breaks into my daily routine.
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Right? I could never have thought that it’d be such a game changer!
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it is always a good idea to take a break from your phone and just enjoy family time! I do no screen after 9 pm!
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That’s so true! I am also trying to stay away from my phone after 9 p.m. Harder than I thought though ;(
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The things that bring us joy at Christmas time are the simple things a your post illustrates. For me the ultimate joy is having the dinner with my family and freely talking about whet ever comes into our heads while doing so.
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The things that bring us joy at Christmas time are the simple things as your post illustrates. For me the ultimate joy is having the dinner with my family and freely talking about whet ever comes into our heads while doing so.
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Even thinking about it makes me happy! Thank you Ingrid ๐
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I love all things Christmas!! It really do make me happy!
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that’s so amazing!
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