A little bit of life recently, 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 Mild Present they’ve once more this vacation season. Along with a lovely path of lights, you may take pleasure in 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 previous 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 out there.
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 spotted that whereas that was very handy, the boys weren’t seeing it occur. So, we began the Giving Program so they might 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 children 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 reward 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 listing and made a powerpoint to share it. I feel I’m solely about 10% prepared to get a hedgehog, but when any hedgehog households wish 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, customized.
Additionally, PSA for any dad and mom of Star Wars lovers. These Hanna Anderson underwear are so cute!
My kitchen is sporting some crimson and inexperienced this yr due to 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. It is usually 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 traces. 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 really 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 understand, to placed on his cologne and test his hair 😉
Friendsmas
Our good friend 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 in addition in a number 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 after 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 could have a really merry week!