I think everyone on the internet is familiar with the Icelandic jólabókaflóð or the Christmas Book Flood. Since WWII, Icelanders began a tradition born of necessity really, in which they exchange books on Christmas Eve and then spend the remainder of the evening reading at home. Obviously the introvert in me is obsessed with all of … Continue reading How to Celebrate the “Icelandic Book Flood” with your family on Christmas Eve.
Let me preface this by saying that I love Christmas. I love the cheesy movies, Christmas music, family traditions, decorating the tree, hanging the stockings, opening presents as a family - I'm there for all of it. I really am. But as I looked ahead to this coming Christmas, I found myself kind of dreading … Continue reading Creating a Better Christmas For Our Family
It's the 4th Tuesday in November - you know what that means! It's TIME TO build a word show you what's on my nightstand. First I'll show you the books I'm currently reading and have slated to read, then I'll show you the books that Santa can feel free to leave under the tree for … Continue reading What’s On MY Nightstand: December
Let's just accept the fact that I'll be trying new looks on this blog constantly, especially now that I'm starting to learn my way around Gimp - this one is just for the holidays, but like my Christmas Tree, don't be surprised if it lingers post-holidays until it's pathetic that I've still got it up … Continue reading Tis The Season For A New Look
The Christmas bug has officially hit me - last night I want to jump from the roof tops singing Joy To The World - I settled for putting up the tree (by myself, because dh still didn't want to put it up at all, but when he came home and saw it up and decorated … Continue reading It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
