Favorite Holiday Movies:Christmas Edition

This time of year is truly one of my favorites because not only is it the season of giving,but it’s the time of year that I love cozying up with either coffee or hot coco and watching a great Christmas flick!! I thought I’d share some of my favorite Christmas movies with all of you!! Some will be classic and some will be happy Hallmark movies!! 

One of my all time favorite movies is The Christmas Shoes. Kimberly Williams and Rob Lowe are in this movie. 

Christmas Getaway

I love watching Hallmark movies ALL YEAR long, and this one I watched a couple of days ago for the first time and it's gone on my list of favorites!! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this one!! It's about a travel writer who ends up at the same rental as a man and his daughter. 

Another favorite from the Hallmark Channel Christmas lineup that I love is Christmas Cookies!! 

Christmas Cookies has Jill Wagner and Wes Brown. An Executive goes to Cookie Jar, a town where Aunt Sally's cookies are made. When Hannah has to meet Jake it's not as simple of an assignment. 

My FAVORITE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MOVIE OF ALL TIME IS.....

Above I mentioned movies that I love, but I'm sure you're wondering what would be at the top of my list though...If I could just pick ONE.....

it would be none other than HOME ALONE!!! 

My other classic Christmas favorites are: 

Santa Claus
The Holiday
Christmas With the Kranks
ELF
The Family Stone

Also worth mentioning:

12 Men of Christmas
Under the Mistletoe
The Christmas Card
Dear Santa

Those are some of my most favorites and each time around Christmas, I watch them over and over again!! 

Reason for the Season

Happy Wednesday!! 

Hope all of you are having a wonderful week!! 

Today I'm going to be changing it up a bit on my blog and I think this will be a permanent change here... 

After getting some inspiration from a new friend Katy Jo. 

Just a friendly reminder.

After talking to her about a few things, I got the inspiration for this post and future posts. 

As a Christian I believe this time of year is for all of us to remember Jesus' birthday...Of course just like anybody else I'm guilty of getting caught up in the stressing,shopping,running around getting things done,etc. but I think we all need to take a step back and  remember the true Reason for the Season.

At this time of year it's so easy to get caught up in the stress of shopping for family and friends, getting everything decorated, planning for Christmas parties, but do we ever sit back and really set all those things aside and truly remember the reason for the season. 

Here are a few bible verses for this holiday season...

"For to us a child is born, to us a child is given.." Isaiah 9:6

"For unto is born this day in the city of David,a savior,which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the holy spirit." 
-Romans 15:15

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, for whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life"
John 3:16

Things To Do in December

Happy Wednesday everybody!!! I hope that you are having a wonderful week!! 

Right off I have a few things I want to share!!! 

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Rachael's Holiday Gift Guide & Wish List PART 2

Happy Saturday everyone!! 

Hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! 

Today, I thought I'd share my personal favorites. I've already shared My Holiday gift guide for the ladies in your life, and ICYMI just go right here to check it out!! 

For fun...

I've mentioned Amanda, That Inspired Chick. She's got hand made wooden signs and tumblers...

Baby It's Cold Outside 

For the jewelry lover that I am I'd love these Kendra Scott's in Gun Metal

This Kendra Scott Candice Gold Cuff bracelet comes in four different colors. Gold,Gunmetal mix,Rose Gold, and Gold Rhodium Mix

Switching gears. I'm thinking about giving these cookbooks from Shay Shull @ Mix & Match Mama to my gal pals. 

I also would love to either give this or receive this cookbook from Ree Drummond (Pioneer Woman) 

Speaking of Ree Drummond, she's got some cute dishes

Speaking of home goods...

I love anything Kate Spade so here are a few of my faves!! My top fave is the Tea Kettle. I've been into tea so....

For my fellow wine lovers...I love these wine glasses from Mud Pie..#rose #white #mudpie

My favorite devotional/bible 

 

Those are my favorites!!! Hope to see you back on Monday!! Have a wonderful weekend!! 

25 Days of Christmas 2017 | My Favorite Memories | Movies

Today, I'm sharing my favorite Christmas memories in my new holiday series 25 Days of Christmas!! 

As Christmas traditions go we spent Christmas Eve with my grandparents from my father's side. My aunts,uncles, and cousins would either come from out of town or just go over to my grandparents house and we would have dinner and after we ate, we would open presents. 

Another favorite memory of mine is watching Christmas movies. My sister and I's favorite CHRISTMAS movie is 

I watch this movie every year!! I can't get enough!! If you're not in the Holiday spirit this gem will do the trick!!!  #justdon'tbehomealone

Other movies that I love... 

This weekend it's

I enjoy watching HALLMARK holiday movies as I've said multiple times in the last month ( you can see the full schedule +download and print it here), but I also enjoy ones that come out in the theaters and and Lifetime just announced their lineup which  you can find it by clicking HERE!

I'll have more Christmas memories, holiday movies,recipes, decorating ideas + a whole lot more so please come back!! 

This is your holiday HQ!!!! 

Christmas 2017 Gift Guide For The Ladies in Your Life

Since Christmas will be here before we know it, I thought I would share my Christmas Gift Guide for Her in this special weekend post!! 


For the Fashionista/Jewelry Lady : 

I personally don't think that you can go wrong by getting that lady in your life some Kendra Scott, but here are some other options.


I love stacking bracelets 

Tassel Earrings

Also for the bargain shopper in your life. JANE is a WONDERFUL option. It has something for everybody and at a great,affordable price.

The Cook:

For the cook in your life, I think Simmers by Shay Shull (Mix & Match Mama") is just the thing...I would also recommend

Ree Drummond. The Pioneer Woman also has a lot of cute dishes sold at Wal Mart. 

The Workout Gal:

For that gal in your life who likes to be fashionable for her workout. I've got a couple of ideas.

First, a great water bottle! 

If you like ETSY, I think you should really check out Amanda @ That Inspired Chick. Also you can check out Amanda at her blog !

I personally like SWELL, because they keep your beverage of choice cold/hot for 12 hours and they come in many different colors/patterns. 


The Decorator:

I think a good soft blanket + a great candle will make the lady (ies) in your life so,so happy!! I love candles from Bath & Body Works & Anthropologie 



Those are just a few ideas on what to get those special ladies in your life this year!! 

Now, I'm going to curl up and watch my favorite CHRISTMAS movies on the Hallmark channel!!! Hope all of you have a wonderful weekend & I'll see you back here on Monday!! 

Here's a RECAP of what happened around here this past week!!

On Monday, I recapped my weekend and on Tuesday I shared a little bit of me and my faith  & on Wednesday + Thursday I did a special post on the 51st Annual CMA Awards to see those posts go here!

Comfy for Christmas!

What's better than a movie, a blanket and a cup of Hot Cocoa and some comfy clothes?! I don't think it can get much better than that!

When I can have these days….I like to wear...

This Sequin Logo pullover comes in "Holly Berry" and "Bllue Shade"

For sweatpants I love NIKE or UA (Under Armour). I wear these:

Nike Legendary Tights

But, I also like VS sweatpants…

Nike Half Zip

I also wouldn't mind lounging around in one of these cardigans….

LOFT

Calia By Carrie Underwood

That is what I wear when I want to lounge around in to stay warm and watch movies! 

Holiday Fashion: CASUAL

Good Morning!! I hope you had a great weekend! 

Here's to another week!! 

On a cold,winter day there's nothing I love more than putting on a great pair of jeans,boots and a cute top and adding some jewelry or scarf!! 

These tops are from Riff Raff. Just go to Shop Riff Raff and click on Holiday Collection! 

 

I'm usually not a UGLY Christmas sweater kinda girl, but thanks to Nordstroms I've found some that I'd purchase and maybe even wear!!

These are soooo CUTE!! :) Putting on a pair of leggings or jeans and putting on one of these would be so warm and cozy… There are several others you can choose from if you go to Nordstroms website!! 

So, if you're needing a cute top or a "ugly Christmas Sweater" to add to your holiday wardrobe this season here are some suggestions!