listcember
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How I Ran 1000 Miles in One Year (List-cember #8)
Of all the goals I set for 2017, the one that most worried me—both in questioning my sanity for setting it, and questioning my ability to complete it—was to run 1000 miles. As someone who has hated running for the majority of her life, it was definitely what you would call a wild card. Most… Continue reading
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How to Keep Your Christmas Decorations Up All Year Round (List-cember #7)
My least favorite part of Christmas is the moment it ends. Right after that clock strikes midnight, everything is over. All the planning, all the stress and anxiety, (probably) all the Christmas cookies. Like the day itself, they vanish into thin air, leaving only the memories behind. Tonight, as I wrapped presents for my family… Continue reading
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2017 Ornament Superlatives (List-cember #2)
Last year I introduced you to a few of my family’s noteworthy Christmas ornaments by handing out superlatives reminiscent of a high school yearbook. And since I went over to decorate my parents’ house last night, I thought it was only fitting to introduce you to a few more. Thus, here is the second installment… Continue reading
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My Top 10 Christmas Movies (List-cember #1)

Hello and welcome back to the second annual List-cember! In case you missed it last year, I dedicated my December to posts centered around lists. Some were Christmas themed, some weren’t, some will be returning for a second edition this year, some won’t. Regardless, I’m excited to bring you the second installment! I hope you… Continue reading
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November & December Favorites (2016) (List-cember #10)

So yes, technically December is over, which suggests that List-Cember should follow suit. But, alas, I bring you another list. How could I not though? This one is a tradition! Plus, this will put List-Cember at an even 10 posts, which is incredibly satisfying. Let’s begin. Elevate My cousins can vouch for me on… Continue reading
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17 Goals for 2017 (List-Cember #9)

For as long as I can remember, my favorite number has been 17. I don’t know why or when it started, it’s just always been that way. Over the years however, it proved again and again be a perfect fit. For example: there are 17 letters in my full name. As you can imagine, the… Continue reading
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5 Steps to Setting Goals for the New Year (List-cember #8)

Can you believe we’re already in the last week of December?! Every year it seems like the day after Thanksgiving we start powering forward towards Christmas, putting every drop of our energy into all that it entails, and then suddenly it’s over and we’re sitting on December 26th like, “what do you mean the year… Continue reading
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Last Minute Christmas Shopping Tips (List-cember #7)

I have always loved Christmas shopping. I love the paper, I love the bows, I even love the ribbons that take me 15 times to curl. And since it is less than 4 days until Christmas, a.k.a CRUNCH TIME, I thought it would be helpful to give you some tips on finding the best gifts.… Continue reading
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10 Great Things That Happened While I Wrote This Blog Post (List-Cember #5)
There is no question in my mind that I am blessed. I have a great family, great friends, food to eat, a roof over my head, a job, a passion, this pair of bear slippers: By all accounts, I am extremely lucky. And while I should take note of this year round, I find it’s… Continue reading
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Cool Things My Friends Did This Year (List-cember #4)

Aside from singing and snacking and decorating, the holidays also bring about a lot of family time, which in turn brings forward a lot of questions. Most commonly: So have you been? Or its fraternal twin: What have you been up to? And while I can’t provide a blanket, bulletproof answer for you, I do have… Continue reading
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