A little bit of life currently, the vacation version.
Merry Merry!
Thomas and I simply acquired 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 a stupendous path of lights, you may take pleasure in meals and wine (together with scorching cocoa) within the tasting room when you heat up by the roaring hearth! I went with a bunch on a Sunday night, and we had a grand outdated time.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 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 pick presents 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 presents. Tremendous props to Alakazam for his or her free reward wrap, making it really easy to take the presents 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 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 e-book 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 pink 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. It’s also 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 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 acquired a new mirror in his room! You already know, to placed on his cologne and examine his hair 😉
Friendsmas
Our pal 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 among the dances.
The costume modifications had been spectacular!!
Additionally, one Saturday morning so many individuals had 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 another way when it’s 30 levels exterior, however nonetheless loved this lunchtime bowl with Ellen!
Hope you may have a really merry week!