I say it year after year, but I guess that just means I’m pretty lucky, huh? We have so much in store and we are just over the moon. Of course, there are the bits of nervousness and anxiety that creep in but overall the theme for next year will be: happiness. 

Pure, pure happiness. 

Happy 2016!

It’s hard to believe the holidays are here!!! It’s my absolute favorite time of year so I’m happy as a clam. 

When the mister and I were discussing Christmas cards, I knew we’d send some out. I just didn’t know whether we’d hand write or order them. Well, I woke up one mid-December Saturday and I decided I didn’t have the time to hand write– plus, I’d really actually wanted to order all along. 

Enter Walgreens One Hour Pickup (and no, I’m not being compensated for this post). Not only were the prices extra affordable, we were able to create a card in the afternoon, pick them up soon after, and hand some out to family members in the evening! Best of all, our cards were a HIT!

I’ve always enjoyed seeing families’ Christmas cards and I’m really enjoying this little tradition of photo cards that we’ve created. 

This year, our Christmastime is in NYC and I couldn’t be happier. Sure, there are things I miss about Chicago but constantly being away from family there, especially during the holidays, is definitely not one of them. 

Here’s what our holiday season has looked like so far:

So tell me, what have you been up to this holiday season?

I’m sure we’ve all wondered these things. But I’m also sure we know that what we’re seeing is not the transparent reality of their everyday life. And that’s okay. Each and every person can and has the right to share what they want to share.