Holidays

I Wouldn’t Trade This For the Best Shopping Deals

Despite the slew of Black Friday circulars flooding our doorstep and inbox, I knew that nothing–NOTHING!–was going to prevent me from spending one of my favorite holidays of the year the way it should be spent: Surrounded by family and food (not by grumpy shoppers and long lines). And I knew it wasn’t just me …

Holidays

The Importance of Making Memories (& Cookies!)

I’ve talked before about how much I love establishing new Christmas traditions with Matt that will hopefully become our future family’s permanent traditions. Each year, I know I can look forward to a special dinner and Christmas movie or game night on Christmas Eve eve, going to the Mormon Tabernacle Christmas concert (followed up by a …