This is it! the Definitive Holiday to Do List!
The creator a genius … who for now is unknown, sadly.
Someone just posted this on twitter, wanted to post it right away. :
With a bit of perspective you will see that you have everything you need for the perfect holiday.
Resource
The Best to Do List Ever..
Unfortunately the creator of this image is unknown.. please let me know if you know who created this and credit will be given! via @AnxietyPath
Defined by Wikipedia:
A holiday is a day set aside by custom or by law on which normal activities, especially business or work including school, are suspended or reduced. Generally, holidays are intended to allow individuals to celebrate or commemorate an event or tradition of cultural or religious significance.
Holidays are time to be out and about with family and friends, caroling, drinking eggnog and spreading joy.
Much emphasis is placed on the way we should celebrate and the warm fuzzies to be had from celebrating.
In the best of times….
For most of us holidays rarely live up to the images portrayed in television/movies, shared on Instagram, etc.
Whether a verb or a noun, the word can often conjures the same feelings.
Whether we are far from family or friends.. have tragically lost someone we love, have a minimal (nonexistent) budget, family dynamic issues, celebrating a holiday can be terrifying.
Compounded with the stress that a once in 100 year pandemic and an election year that seems will be dragging into next year.
This year more than ever the holidays are difficult, for most we won’t be with our families and friends.
No matter who you are our the situation you are in this year has undoubtedly been profoundly difficult.
Not surprisingly fewer, are in the “holiday spirit”, many of us will face the day alone.. or if truly blessed with a “quarantine buddy” or two the one(s) you have been facing each days trials and tribulations with… likely in no mood to celebrate.
Take a moment step back and realize that no matter how things look right now.. we have been given today.. what we do with today is our choice.
Rather than face it with fear…. lets do what we can to embrace the holidays.
I’ll be posting some ideas that may help make your day/week brighter.
You matter, be kind to yourself, look at all you have been through.
I have spent all of my days a bit of all of the above, roly poly, fat and fluffy, 🙂
How can that be, all are the same Fat!
Ah not so fast my slim and fellow fluffy friends alike..
Have I ever been thin? Nah.
Thinner then today, heck yeah! Yesterday.
Do I care?
If I’m feeling Fluffy
Not a care in the world floating around feeling well fluffy…. who doesn’t love fluffy, cute squeezable.. brings a smile to your face, seemingly weightless, floating.. owning every bit of fluffy!
If feeling like Roly Poly
Still cute, less concerned with calories then a when feeling fluffy..
Having a great time, enjoying all of the foods that are off limits when feeling fluffy (aka chubby thin days!)
Key to enjoying a successful roly poly feeling kind of day… baggy clothes!!! There is nothing worse than, a roly poly day spent, in tight clothes…. actually that wouldn’t be a roly poly kind of day at all!
It’s the roly poly days that eventually bring the fat days…
If feeling Fat
The jeans that you weren’t wearing in celebration of roly poly day… if lucky go up your thighs… .of course if up ones thighs… the zipper won’t zip without resorting to holding ones breath as long as possible, while lying prone on the floor.
Remember lounge clothes were created for a reason… as evidenced by the current stay at home fashion trend and baking supply shortages!
I’ts okay to eat comfort food even when feeling fat… for tomorrow I will embrace my fluffy side, and so the cycle of being fluffy, roly poly and fat, begin anew.
I tend to be a healthy eater, that said I’m still blessed to be fluffy!!… Truly a blessing!
It’s all how you wear it!
Not all of us were created from a gene pool that leads to naturally lean bodies. We’re the lucky ones, knowing the freedom that comes with embracing oneself, as you are. If you haven’t you should, life changing!
When confident, you’re happy and when your happy you can be the you you were meant to be!
Resources
Images, via Pexels
Disclaimer, None of these are photos of me and by NO MEANS do I consider the models in these images as roly poly, fat or fluffy. They were chosen to express the feeling not the size.
Posting this early today, fingers crossed, you see it, before they’re gone.
Just treated myself and hope you’re able to as well.
Sephora has a choice of three limited favorites sample sets to chose from for just 8 shipped to your house (+applicable taxes)
There are three choices to select from, see below.
Hello Haul Star, this is the one that I chose. (It was calling to me the hello star thing, 🙂 oh and love all of the samples in this one!
You will be asked to select two free samples, go for it!
Add the code, FREESHIP and it will ship for free
Really if you’re interested rush over to Sephora
Keep you’re eyes here.. you just never no when it will be time for another spoiler alert!
This is not a sponsored or affiliate post just something I thought needed a spoiler alert!
These days we are all up against so much… many battling to feed ourselves and our families.
If you are fortunate and have a bit of inventory in your pantry/refrigerator etc. or a bit of money to spend
I have done some searching and found ideas/resources, you may find helpful, scroll down for links to all of these resources.
May we all have full bellies if you need assistance there are agencies that can help.
Start with local food banks, churches, synagogues etc. they can point you in the direction of help.
There is no shame the only shame is not asking for the help, thats there.
Be well, celebrate the little things, 🙂
Resources
How to Cook with What you Have, BonAppetit
Eating What you Have, Pantry Challenge, Little House Living
Vegan Pantry Challenge, Vegan Family Kitchen
30 Pantry Staple Recipes to Help During Covid, The Endless Meal
Pantry Recipes When the Fridge is Bare, The Virtual Vegan
Resources
Magazine Christmas Tree, Inova Crafts YouTube
Toilet Paper Roll Snow Flake Ornaments, Red Ted Art
Mini Yarn Hats, Left on Peninsula Road
Toilet Paper Roll Bird House, Kiflies
I made these for myself for the month of December.
Hope they help keep you on track!
When I actually use them, they work wonders… just need to complete them, lol
For the more comprehensive daily planner,
Multiple Monolith sightings again this week!
Even the Lego Librarian at Brantford Library spotted one, via thier Twitter Account “A mysterious #monolith was discovered at our Main branch this morning by our #Lego #librarian. 🙂
Thoughts?
Leaning toward prank… maybe not.. better than the alternative
Space Odyssey (via Wikipedia)
In the series of novels (and the films based on these), three Monoliths are discovered in the Solar System by hominids and humans. The response of the characters to their discovery drives the plot of the series. It also influences the fictional history of the series, particularly by encouraging humankind to progress with technological development and space travel.
The first Monolith appears at the beginning of the story, set in prehistoric times. It is discovered by a group of hominids and somehow triggers a considerable shift in evolution, starting with the ability to use tools and weaponry. It is later revealed that thousands of other monoliths exist elsewhere in the Solar System.
I leave you with this scene from the movie
Keep you posted!
Must say I’m obsessed with the mysterious monoliths!
Will add updates as I find them, 🙂
What do you think they are?
Art?
We shall see… we shall see
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Videos, via Youtube credits embedded
Photo, KRQE
These days, spending money is not something taken lightly.
Purchases are weighed and only things that deliver a true value are made.
Years ago I was looking to “treat myself” but wanted to spend almost nothing on said treat.
Believe I found out about the Walmart Beauty Box watching a video on YouTube.
I’ve been getting it literally for years now.
It has always been worth the cost, it is actually free! You pay shipping of $5.00 for the boxes which are sent seasonally (four times per year)
Thought I’d share in case you are looking for a very reasonable, splurge.
Most times I use most of if not all of what is sent.
If there is something that we won’t use there is someone who would like to use the product.
I believe this is the winter box, it may be the fall box… they seem to have a loose interpretation of the timing of the seasons. When paying just shipping and getting fun samples even full size products… who cares what season they send!
Purchased from Walmart
Talking to myself 