Cheesy Christmas Movie Update

I wrote about cheesy Christmas movies on December 2nd and challenged myself to watch 25 cheesy movies by December 25th. When I started the challenge, I was going only to watch 2022 movies. I had enough to choose from; according to Vulture, 153 new holiday movies were released this year from October to December. There Are… Continue reading Cheesy Christmas Movie Update

Notes of a Fashionista

Five on Friday December 16, 2022 “This is the season when people of all faiths and cultures are pushing back against the planetary darkness. We string bulbs, ignite bonfires, and light candles. And we sing.” —Anita Diamant One: Holiday Traditions Last week I wrote about the December holidays; this week, I will write about traditions… Continue reading Notes of a Fashionista

Holiday Traditions

Last week I wrote about the December holidays; this week, I will write about traditions that go with some of these holidays. Festive Food and Drinks Hot chocolate: There are many fun ways to make a cup of hot cocoa. Stock up on the ingredients and share this festive beverage with friends and family. Boozy Hot… Continue reading Holiday Traditions

Notes of a Fashionista

Five on Friday December 9, 2022 “Of all the months of the year there is not a month one half so welcome to the young, or so full of happy associations, as the last month of the year.” – Charles Dickens One: December Holidays Can you name all the major holidays that occur in December with… Continue reading Notes of a Fashionista

December Holidays

Can you name all the major holidays that occur in December with the dates? Of course, everyone knows when Christmas happens, but what about Hanukkah, Kwanza, and Boxing Day? Here’s an article from Worldstrides with more information on December Holidays around the World. December Holidays to Celebrate: Hanukkah: December 18 – 26th December 18th is the… Continue reading December Holidays

Notes of a Fashionista

Five on Friday December 2, 2022 “Who are you, and what are you doing in my palace?” — A Christmas Prince One: Cheesy Christmas Movie Challenge One of my favorite holiday traditions is watching Christmas movies. Last week I wrote about my favorite movies but didn’t include any cheesy Christmas movies. What are cheesy Christmas movies? These… Continue reading Notes of a Fashionista

Cheesy Christmas Movies

One of my favorite holiday traditions is watching Christmas movies. Last week I wrote about my favorite movies but didn’t include any cheesy Christmas movies. What are cheesy Christmas movies? These types of movies typically air on Hallmark and Lifetime, they don’t tend to get high ratings, and the plots are often predictable. I don’t… Continue reading Cheesy Christmas Movies

Notes of a Fashionista

Five on Friday November 25, 2022 “I thought maybe we could make gingerbread houses, and eat cookie dough, and go ice skating, and – maybe even hold hands.” — Buddy, Elf One: Christmas Movies Thanksgiving is over; it’s time to focus on the next big holiday, Christmas. So take out decorations, cue your holiday playlist,… Continue reading Notes of a Fashionista

Christmas Movies

Thanksgiving is over; it’s time to focus on the next big holiday, Christmas. So take out decorations, cue your holiday playlist, and watch your favorite Christmas movies. In the past, I would wait until December 1st before taking out decorations and participating in the holiday fun. This year I started celebrating in November. I went… Continue reading Christmas Movies

Holiday Prep

I have plans to write about Christmas decor, movies, and traditions in December, but you can start getting ready for holiday fun now. I know some people start celebrating and preparing for Christmas on November 1st; I’ve seen the posts on Instagram. My inbox has been flooded with wish lists, gift lists, holiday decor, holiday… Continue reading Holiday Prep