Living a Joyful Life

1. I'll Be Home For Christmas I will be going to NY for Christmas and I'm excited to see my family and to spend the holidays with them. Besides a quick weekend trip at the end of October, my last trip was in the summer. I'm looking forward to loving on my nieces and nephews and spending lots of quality time with my family!! Credit:  http://www.fazzino.com 2. Erin Condren Haul In the past few months, I made two Erin Condren purchases. I made a little haul video on Youtube.  3. Planner Meet Up I attended my first planner meet up this past Saturday and I had the best time. It was really fun meeting new friends that share common interests. I was very happy that I finally got to meet Naomi and attend my first meet up! I hope to attend many more in the future. 4. Planner Pages From Last Week ^2015-2016 Erin Condren planner^ ^2015 Erin Condren planner^ 5. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year As this will be my last post un...

Reading: I just finished All The Difference by Leah Ferguson. Listening: Lots of Christmas music but right now I have no music on as I have a raging headache. Watching: Lots of Christmas movies! I'm also excited for the finale of Survivor tonight. I really wanted Joe to win but he was voted off two weeks ago. Now, I want either Jeremy, Spencer, or Keith to win. Wearing: T-shirts & jeans. It's been in the 70's here and it does not feel like Winter at all and I'm okay with that. I'd rather it be in the 60's, though. Eating/Drinking: Iced coffee Feeling: Accomplished. I have all of my Christmas shopping & Christmas cards done. Wanting: For this headache to go away. Loving: my family, Christmas, the holiday season, that I'm going to see my family in NY soon, Christmas music & movies Grateful For: My family and for being able to go back to NY and visit soon Excited About: My trip to NY, Christmas & the holi...

This is my second year subscribing to Pop Sugar Must Have Box and I'm such a huge fan of this subscription box and I really enjoy receiving it every month. Here is what I received in my December PSMH Box: ^December 2015 Information Card^ ^What Inspired The December Box^ Stowaway Cosmetics Creme Lipstick Trio Retails for: $30 From the information card: "Stowaway Cosmetics #rightsize lipstick trio was designed for the girl on the go. Lisa Sugar handpicked these dreamy hues, perfect for holiday parties and small enough to fit in the smallest of clutches." I love the idea that the lipsticks are designed small to fit into any size purse. However, I don't wear lipstick. I normally use lip balm or the Stila lip glazes. I gave this to my mom since she liked the colors. Nima Oberoi Lunares Geo Stopper Retails for: $24 From the information card: "Wine drinkers will love this exclusive geo stopper. San Francisco designer Nima Oberoi han...

As both Christmas & my birthday are in December, I always like to make a little combo wish list.  Here is my wish list for this year: Chicago PD Season One: From Amazon (I brought season 2 already but couldn't find the first season in the store I was at.) NY Mets Pajama Set from Macy's: This Site NY Mets Sweatshirt from The7Line.com: Philosophy Body Wash Gift Set in Christmas Cookbook: Philosophy Christmas Cookie Body Wash: Philosophy Sugary Cinnamon Icing Body Lotion: Gift Cards to any of the following:   Erin Condren.com, Amazon, Etsy, Target, Barnes & Noble, iTunes

I found this holiday questionnaire from this blog:  jamiffer.blogspot.com  and decided to do it on my blog as well. Credit:  This Blog A Holiday Tradition: Growing up, we had a lot of traditions. We always read The Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve at the end of the night. We would go around in the car and look at all of the Christmas lights while listening to Christmas music on the radio. We also exchanged the gifts we brought for each other on Christmas Eve. Every year, my mom, aunt, cousins, and I would spend a day making Christmas cookies and then after we were all done baking, we got pizza for dinner. We also would go into the City and see the Christmas Tree and decorations in Rockefeller Center and some years we would also see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.  What you'd love to see Santa bring you most this year: Gift cards to my favorite stores This Blog What's your go to stocking stuffer item: Candy Who is the hardest ...

Credit:  Gold&Bloom.com + Weekend in NY (10/30-11/2) ^Landing in NY^ + Step-dad B’s birthday + Quality time with my family in NY + Watched my nephews J & N’s football games + Watched the last game of the World Series (game 5) with my nephews J & N, brother R, & my dad + Threw the football around with my nephew N + The New York Mets made it to the World Series + Shopping with my mom + Quality time with my mom + Movies & lunch with my mom & grandma + Visiting my aunt, uncle, & cousins + Spending time with my mom & aunts + 7 year anniversary of meeting David Wright & Paul Lo Duca + Celebrating Thanksgiving + Thanksgiving break + Received my Erin Condren orders + Received my November PopSugar box + Read some great books ^Autumn in New York is the best!^

1. Rest Peacefully, Carter A week ago today, my brother and his family had to put their dog Carter to sleep. He was 13 ½ years old and my brother and his wife got him when he was just a little puppy. I call my siblings dogs my fur nieces and nephews. Carter has been in my life for a long time and I loved him like he was my own dog. I have so many wonderful memories of him and with him. Rest peacefully, sweet boy. ^The above photos of Carter are so funny. I was trying to get a good picture of him & I but he kept giving me kisses.^ ^These photos are so very precious & priceless to me.^ 2. Weekend Recap On Saturday, my mom and I went to the movies and out to eat with my Grandma. We saw Love The Coopers and it was a really good movie. My mom and I also went to a bunch of different stores. On Sunday, my mom and I spent the morning cleaning and getting stuff done. I watched the football games (Jets & Giants) in the afternoon since it was...