TJ and I did a reel a couple of years ago that essentially captured two tired parents, before their children went to bed, having their own plans of going to bed early…. but once the kiddos went down for the night, the second wind came, and it was as if they were entirely new people…

And while it was done two year ago, it truly captured the essence of this weekend for me, which was fairly packed with a two day soccer tournament, a kiddo Christmas pajama party, cookie baking, and all the little things in between that occupy brain space. Each night I felt as if I could barely get out of the car from fatigue, but the moment all was quiet in the house, and I was cozied up on the couch in my pajamas, I felt like a whole new person. The true introvert in me being recharged, haha.

All of that to say, while it was a full weekend that felt fairly draining at times, I am grateful for the sweet memories made and the company we were with. And I hope whatever you did this past weekend filled your bucket…

Now onto a new week.

I had full intentions of having several new posts up (December’s Capsule as well as holiday outfits) but my computer went out, and most of these can’t be done from my phone, so here we are. Hoping to catch up this week and finish a couple of those posts….

With that, I hope everyone has a wonderful week ahead!
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(Cozy grey shades for Friday school drop and tea… leggings, sneakers)

(Regular favorites made more festive…. sweater (another option), jeans, shoes, jacket)

(A holiday dinner at Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen for Friday night… the churros are not to be missed… faux leather pants, top, boots)

(A full weekend spent at a soccer tournament…. leggings, top, vest)

(Cutest little pajama holiday party….)

(This recharged the introvert in me…)

(One of my favorite Christmas traditions… cookie baking… these are the ultimate sugar cookies)

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In case you’re still doing some holiday shopping, I wanted to share a few more great gift ideas….

FOR THE MEN:

TJ owns and loves this half zip pullover (the material is so good), men’s button up (he owns it in multiple color options), elevated leather sneakers, and these trouser pants. For a stocking, you can’t go wrong with this cap, Kiehl’s skincare, and these second skin boxer shorts.

FOR WOMEN:

I love these elevated lounge pants and matching pullover (would make a chic gift), these cozy ugg slippers, trio of travel pouches, washable silk eye mask, silky soft pajamas, and this dual pouch crossbody sling (great for walks or quick errands…).

FOR EARLY TWEEN’S STOCKINGS:

For early tween stockings, I love these heart earrings, double pouch wristlet, personalized name necklace (we’ve ordered from this shop and it’s beautiful), choker necklaces, metallic puffer mittens, extra large hair claw clip, and these watercolor brush markers.

FOR YOUNGER KIDDO’S STOCKINGS

For younger kiddo’s stockings, this hello kitty water bottle, glitter gel pens, fuzzy mermaid slap bracelet, cute nail art stickers, fuzzy rainbow slippers, unicorn memory game, and these cute fluffy earmuffs.