Still playing along with Blogmas hosted by Tamy at Chasing My Life. Work got crazy busy for a moment. So, naturally, I’m a few days behind on this. I’ll probably group days 14 & 15 (maybe 16, not sure of the topic) together tomorrow to catch up.
This post would be a fun one to join in the fun!
Top 2 Winter Beauty Essentials?
- Lip balm for dried out lips. I prefer this natural one in peppermint flavor from a local company.
- Face moisturizer and hand lotion, guess that’s 2 so I’ll say hand lotion.
Top 2 Winter Fashion Essentials?
Not really a fashionista over here so let’s see:
- Cardigan sweaters. I have a dark/bright green one that works well for the holidays. Sometimes it can start off cold and be tee-shirt weather by the afternoon around here. I also have a pink work hoodie that I’ll wear if it’s really cold in the mornings but usually have to take off by the afternoon. Some classrooms are warmer than others.
- Warm socks for at work. Fuzzy socks for at home. Did I mention I’m not the most fashionable?
Favorite Winter Accessory?
Fingerless gloves! My favorites are big and thick gray ones. My more fashionable ones have little mitten toppers so I can actually have warm fingers when I don’t need the fingerless glove function. They are black and white with a bit of sparkle to them and have a matching hat that I seldom wear.
Favorite Winter Nail Polish?
I don’t paint my nails any more. Actually, I’ve never been much of a nails person except in my mid-20’s I had the acrylic nails for a bit. And at Christmas, the tech made a little Christmas tree design on red nails. Loved that look!
Hot Cocoa or Apple Cider?
Hot cocoa. Apple cider is a fall drink in my mind.
Favorite Winter Candle?
That’s a tough question, not sure I have just one favorite. I’m on a mission to use up my current candles before buying new ones. Right now I’m finishing off two that I really love: Twisted Peppermint from Bath and Body Works and Vanilla Balsam, also from Bath and Body Works.
After the holidays, I like light, citrusy clean smells until February when I like the hot cocoa scents.
Really, I love most candle scents as long as they aren’t perfume-y.
Does it snow where you live?
Yes. However, it’s common for our weather to be in the 40’s or 50’s around Christmas. White Christmases aren’t as common. However, white January, February, and early March are not uncommon. Sometimes we also see snowflakes in early April (rare), May (very rare but it has happened), and October (occasionally but it melts very fast most of the time).
I’m just a bit excited that the Farmer’s Almanac is predicting we might have a white Christmas this year!
Have you ever made a snowman?
Of course!
What is Your Favorite Holiday Movie?
I can sit and watch most holiday movies any time. However, I’m partial to The Polar Express (my kids both hate it, go figure) and the classics. Confession: when I had time this week to watch a holiday movie, I opted to watch The Princess Switch on Netflix. I guess I should add that to my favorite list.
What’s your favorite holiday drink?
Any of the flavored coffees. If it’s a warmer winter day, my favorite thing from the Starbucks menu is an Irish cream cold brew. Cold days are good for a peppermint mocha or caramel brulee latte. I also like their plain holiday blend.
As far as holiday spirits: a local chain of a Mexican restaurant always does a cranberry margarita around the holidays that I like to have just once a season. And I’ll not say no to a glass of prosecco.
Candy cane or Gingerbread men?
Both. I’ll probably choose the gingerbread men as a dessert and a peppermint candy cane later as a stomach soother.
What’s your favorite holiday/Christmas song?
Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives.
What is most important to you about the Christmas holidays?
Family. Peace. Love. Can’t beat the explanation Linus gives for what is most important though: