A little bit of life currently, the vacation version.
Merry Merry!
Thomas and I simply obtained again from the Homestead resort celebrating his birthday. I’ll have the recap of all of the spa issues we did later this week! Within the meantime, right here’s a little bit of this and that.
Veritas Illuminated
Veritas Vineyards invited me out to share the Veritas Illuminated Gentle Present they’ve once more this vacation season. Along with an attractive path of lights, you’ll be able to get pleasure from meals and wine (together with sizzling cocoa) within the tasting room when you heat up by the roaring fireplace! I went with a gaggle on a Sunday night, and we had a grand outdated time. If you wish to learn concerning the particulars, see the meals menu, and/or purchase tickets, click on right here. There are open dates round Christmas nonetheless accessible.
The Brothers
Mazen made Star Wars blue milk for B!
This yr, I began what I name our “Giving Program” the place every month the boys have cash to spend on a trigger. After years of getting donations auto draft from my bank card, I noticed that whereas that was very handy, the boys weren’t seeing it occur. So, we began the Giving Program so they may give enter into the place we donate and assist select items and items. We went to the grocery retailer collectively to purchase provides for hurricane Helene households and dropped them off at ACAC earlier this yr. This month sponsored youngsters from the ACAC angel tree. They every picked out a tag for a kid their age, and we went to Alakazam to select items. Tremendous props to Alakazam for his or her free present wrap, making it really easy to take the items again to the tree at ACAC!
In different information, Mazen has one factor on his Christmas record and made a powerpoint to share it. I believe I’m solely about 10% prepared to get a hedgehog, but when any hedgehog households need to chime in to the feedback, please do!
New Finds
My mother gifted this ebook to Birch final yr, and it’s so cute! The place’s Waldo, personalised.
Additionally, PSA for any dad and mom of Star Wars lovers. These Hanna Anderson lingerie are so cute!
My kitchen is sporting some purple and inexperienced this yr because of Geometry!
Meet Olive Rose
Olive Rose has launched! That is Oliveda’s new Pores and skin Tint Serum. As a mixture of skincare and make-up, it options the primary antioxidant ingredient in all Oliveda merchandise: hydroxytyrosol, plus hyaluronic acid. Additionally it is formulated with none water, so it doesn’t run off with sweat.
I actually love this pores and skin tint! It’s on the liquid-y aspect like Ilia and Daybird. It goes on very easily and doesn’t settle into strains. The protection is nice. I have a tendency to make use of a little bit greater than different manufacturers for a extra buildable protection. I like that it has anti-inflammatory properties and is freed from perfume, alcohol, silicone, sulphates, parabens, and EU allergens. I’m sporting shade 5. Take the shade finder quiz right here!
Mirror Mirror On The Wall
Mazen obtained a new mirror in his room! You recognize, to placed on his cologne and verify his hair 😉
Friendsmas
Our buddy Fabi was in a Latin dancing showcase with the UVA Salsa Membership in November, and naturally we confirmed as much as cheer him on! He was the MC for the night and likewise in a few of the dances.
The costume modifications have been spectacular!!
Additionally, one Saturday morning so many individuals have been sporting all black! Needed to doc the event. It was particularly cool once we did our strikes in sync!
Kath Eats Actual Meals
Playa Bowls hit in a different way when it’s 30 levels exterior, however nonetheless loved this lunchtime bowl with Ellen!
Hope you’ve gotten a really merry week!
