I can’t believe that 2017 is almost over! We’re finally in the long stretch which means that Christmas is 25 days away – woohoo! In continuation with last year’s 12 Days of Giveaways and in the spirit of giving back, I’m extremely excited to be kicking off this year’s edition with some phenomenal daily prizes to be won.
I still standby it when I say that Christmas is my favourite time of the year. So it only feels right to give back to you guys, since you are all attributed to my success and the amazing opportunities that I have experienced this year. I seriously wouldn’t be able to do what I do without your support – and I mean it when I say that.
Once again the rules are extremely simple (please make sure to review them below), and there will be a new giveaway revealed each morning at 7:30 AM EST. I can’t wait to share the phenomenal brands that will be included in this year’s giveaway, so make sure to check back daily! Best of luck <3
Giveaway Rules
- To enter, all you have to comment on this post with the date that you are entering along with your answer to the question (when commenting, make sure to register with an e-mail address so that I can contact you if you win!).
Ex. Day 1: I love sitting down for dinner with my family. - Like my Facebook page.
All giveaways will be open till 11:59PM EST the day of and the winner of each day directly below each date.
The giveaway is open to all residents in North America who are 18 years and older. If you are younger than 18, please ask for permission from your legal guardian.
Day 13 (12/13): Alan Anderson – Crystal and Ruby Pendant Necklace in 14K Gold
Surprise! I couldn’t just do 12 days of giveaways for you guys! I’ve had such an amazing year these past 12 months and I wanted to save the best giveaway for last as a surprise one. This stunning necklace by Alan Anderson is made of Czech Crystal and Ruby and is the perfect touch for any holiday outfit! Thank you so much for all of the phenomenal support that you have given me this past year and I can’t wait to ring in a just as exciting 2018!
Q: What is your favourite memory of 2017?
Winner: Leslie Rossi
Day 12 (12/12): Miraj Hammam – Hammam & Gommage 30 Min Treatment
This steam & body exfoliation is part of the authentic traditions of the Middle East. De-stress between a private high intensity & low mist steam chamber, the Hammam will cleanse your body while stimulating your senses and imagination. Lay relaxed on Jerusalem gold marble as you experience an invigorating full body Gommage (exfoliation) using eucalyptus infused black Moroccan soap. This experience is considered to be the ultimate detoxification treatment. Our Spa Concierge will be happy to assist you with your personalized groups of 2 or more people. Please refer to our Voyages & Retreats.
Q: Does the holidays ever have you stressed, and if so, how do you relax?
Winner: Samantha
Day 11 (12/11): T3 Micro – Convertible Base, Tousled Waves, Undone Waves
Q: Do you turn up the sparkle factor for the holidays? What are you planning on wearing for Christmas and NYE?
Winner: Catherine L
Day 10 (12/10): Clarisonic – Mia Fit
Q: What is your favourite content to read on my blog, and what would you like to see more of?
Winner: Claudia
Day 9 (12/9): Kiehl’s – Classic Box
Q: What’s your favourite thing to eat during the holidays?
Winner: Florence Z
Day 8 (12/8): Maybelline – Gigi Hadid Collection
Q: Do you do anything charitable around the holidays?
Winner: Kristine
Day 7 (12/7): Saje – Pocket Farmacy Wallet
Q: How early on do you start your Christmas shopping?
Winner: Alaina A
Day 6 (12/6): The Body Shop – House Of Holland X The Body Shop® Limited Edition Matte Liquid Lipstick Collection, Countdown To New Year With The Body Shop®, & At-Home Facial Mask Experience
Q: Who is the hardest person for you to shop for at Christmas?
Winner: Susan Christy
Day 5 (12/5): Garnier Set
Q: Who is your favourite person to shop for at Christmas?
Winner: Richelle Kingsland
Day 4 (12/4): Shu Uemura – Super Mario Bros. Limited Edition Holiday Collection
Q: Do you celebrate any other holidays at this time of the year besides Christmas?
Winner: Patricia
Day 3 (12/3): Estee Lauder – Lift + Firm for Radiant, Youthful-Looking Skin Set & After Hours The Nude Lip Kit
Q: What is your favourite holiday tradition?
Winner: Toby
Day 2 (12/2): NYX – Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault II & Toronto City Set
Q: What are your plans for the holidays?
Winner:
Day 1 (12/1): Kerastase PARIS – Aura Botanica Holiday Trio
Q: Did you score any good deals on Black Friday?
Winner: Lucy
Day 1: I scored some great deals from The Abnormal Company which included a lot of the Ordinary skincare line I use plus the Hylamide line.
Author
Hey Suzanne,
I live Deciem! Their products are amazing! I heard that they’re launching in Sephora soon as well!
Day 1: I got the military jacket from Zara for 30% off. It is actually the same jacket you were wearing in one of your Instagram posts. I saw that you looked great in it so it inspired me to get one too! I also found some great deals at the face shop. A lot of the items were 40% off!
Author
Hey Stephanie,
So happy to hear that you loved the military jacket! I’m so obsessed with them right now, they’re like the new blazer for me ahha. Instantly elevating any outfit without having to put too much effort into it. And it’s great when I don’t have to worry about the extra step of accessorizing since the jackets are such statement pieces in their own right. Which jacket did you end up getting? I currently have a few of them in my rotation 🙂
I got this one: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba4tlgvghMq/?taken-by=thelustlistt . But I also have my eye on this one: https://www.zara.com/ca/en/military-style-jacket-p01255232.html?v1=5267541&v2=797511 . I would like this one more if it was longer. I am really into the SLP inspired military jackets 🙂
Author
Oh yay! The long one is a dream!! It’s such a statement maker but simple at the same time that it can definitely be reworked into many different outfits!
Day 1: Yes, I scored on an Acne Studios canada wide scarf for only $160!
Author
Hi Rose,
That’s an amazing deal! I’ve always wanted an Acne scarf for myself – will definitely keep my eyes open for any sales on Boxing Day!
It was from SSENSE!
Author
Ahhhh, that site is the bane of my existence! I have a pair of Chloe boots sitting in my cart right now taunting me!
OMG !!!! This would be perfect now that I’m trying to grow out my hair
Day 1: I scored some nice American eagle jeans for 40% off as well as a sweater at Aritzia😍😍
Author
Hi Gabriela,
Good luck with the hair growth journey! I know how tough that can be 🙂 I made a little order from Aritzia as well!
Day 1: Didn’t score any great deals but finally invested in my dream jacket !
Author
Hi Florence,
That’s alright! It’s definitely easy to succumb to purchases at this time of the year when everything is on sale! Which jacket did you pick up?
Day 1 (Dec 1 2017): yes! Scored some makeup kits from Sephora and Nordstrom!
Author
Hi Lucy,
That’s amazing! I tried so hard to avoid Sephora this year haha, there’s bad addiction for me to buy makeup and never end up using it! I’m such a sucker for all of the beautiful packaging!
Day 1: I scored a new tna jacket from aritiza during their Cyber Monday sale!
Author
Hi Victoria,
That’s amazing! Some of the sales that they had were not bad for Aritzia!
Day 1: Yes! 30% off Zara sitewide, I totally snagged a couple of sweaters and booties!
Author
Hi Teresa,
That’s awesome! I was hoping that the Zara sale would last longer like usual, it was unfortunate that it only lasted for the one day this time 🙁
Day two: My plans for the holidays included cooking my first family holiday dinner! My boyfriends family is flying in a few days before Christmas and I can’t wait to have the house full of family and friends! No material gifts this year as traveling is a little extra expensive at this time. The gift of time and creating memories is worth so much more.
Author
Hey Candice,
Time with the family seems like an amazing way to spend the holidays! P and I decided to forgo gifts this year too since we’re booking quite a few trips for ourselves in 2018!
Day 2: I think we share the same love for Christmas! I don’t have a really big family in Toronto, so in addition to my intimate family dinner, my friends and I have an annual tradition of a Secret Santa party. This year I believe were celebrating our 10th one together! Great food, great company and definitely lots of joy!
Author
Hi Jenny,
I absolutely LOVE Christmas! That’s crazy that you’ve had 10 years of Secret Santas – such a great tradition! Hope that it’s just as fun as the first one ever 🙂
Day 2: I’m going to my cottage for Christmas! My parents just moved up there, so it will be a cozy family cottage Christmas, hopefully with lots of snow to play in with my pups!
Author
Hi Richelle,
I love it when it snows just for Christmas – it make for such a beautiful morning to wake up to! A cottage for the holidays also sounds lovely – hope you enjoy the time with your family!
Day 2: I will be attending a few family holiday parties for my side and my husband’s side. Looking forward to catching up with extended family!
Author
Hi Gladys,
Sounds like you’ll be having double the fun for the holidays! Catching up with family is always essential, I hope that you make some amazing memories this year!
Day 2: spending time with the fam and friends to celebrate the holidays. Best time of year! Minus the cold :p
Author
Hi Jessica,
The cold is definitely a killer! I’m allergic to it so I often break out in hives when winter strikes – not fun! Hope you enjoy he holidays with your family and friends!
Day 2: I’m really excited to reconnect with new friends! My family is really close with another family that we haven’t seen in a while, and we’ll be celebrating together over Christmas. I’m really excited to see them.
Author
Hi Cheyenne,
That’s so amazing! Definitely take advantage of the down time to reconnect with those that you haven’t had a chance to see in awhile 🙂 We all deserve the time to unplug and make amazing memories!
Day2 : This holiday I will be going on a small family trip to celebrate. Nothing too crazy, but I can’t wait just to spend time with them and lounge around.
Author
Hi Teresa,
That is so exciting! Where will you be traveling to this year?
Day 2: Going to be eating lots of yummy food at all the gatherings with friends and family !
Author
Hi Florence,
The food is my favourite part! Definitely not guilty for loading up on all of the carbs and delicious sweets!
Day 2 : Eating a lot of yummy food and spending time with my family and friends.
Author
Hi Catherine,
Food for sure! I’m sure that I end up consuming my entire year’s quantity of food in the short week that is the holidays!
Day 2: My plans for the holidays is to meet with my family and friends. I want to end 2017 on a beautiful note with all those that I love and can’t wait to start 2018 with! Thank you for doing this contest! It is great! ❤
Author
Hi Sheila,
I hope to be able to continue doing my 12 Days of Giveaway every year! Definitely come back next year because I plan to do it again! Spending the final moments of 2017 with your loved ones is always the best way to wrap up the year!
Day 2: I’m going to San Jose and one day to LA to visit the Orlando Studios! I’m so excited to finally go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter & Despicable Me!
Author
Hey Kim,
I love Universal Studios! I went many years back before the Harry Potter World existed and would love to go back to visit! Let me know how you enjoy it, have a lovely trip!
Day 2: for this holiday I am definity catching up on some sleep😴😴 I have some major eye bags that no make up can cover! Also I’m going to focus on self improvement during this holiday. Drink more water and start on a good face cleansing routine. Any suggestions?
Definitely*
Author
Hey Stephanie,
Taking care of yourself is always very important! I absolutely need to catch up on my sleep as well – writing this comment at 4 AM here! Haha, make sure to stay well hydrated over the holidays. I can definitely provide some suggestions, let me know what you’re looking for!
any product you would recommend for eye bags? also just a good cleanser.
Author
Hi Stephanie,
I don’t have eye bags myself so I’ve never tried any products specifically targetted towards them. I do have dark circles from lack of sleep and I’ve always found that the Kiehl’s Avocado Eye Cream works wonders for me! Cleanser wise, some of my favourites are The Body Shop Tea Tree Cleanser (I can’t even count how many bottles that I’ve gone through and it’s insanely affordable), as well as the Kiehl’s Calendular Cleansing Gel! It smells heavenly and doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry after I use it!
Day 2: This holiday season I will be relaxing and spending time with family/friends. I’m also planning to go to Blue Mountain for a weekend to snowboard and skate! 😀
Author
Hi Petrina,
Sounds like you have some amazing things planned! I love Blue Mountain but have yet to do any actual winter sports there besides cottaging! Hope that you have fun!
Day 2! Planning to spend the holiday by going home to my country and spending Christmas with my family and friends since its been 2 years since the last time I saw them. ❤️
Author
Hi Aileen,
I can’t imagine not seeing my family for 2 years! I hope that you have a safe flight back home and enjoy the time with your loved ones!
Day 2(Dec 2 2017): I’ll be attending my own company holiday party as well as my SO’s. Spending time with my family and friends. Reunions are the best during the holidays!
Also, just noticed that I won the last giveaway ?? Thanks Victoria !
Author
Hi Lucy,
Company holidays are always so much fun! I have my work holiday party coming up as well and I can’t wait! And yes you absolutely did win the giveaway for Day 1 – congratulations! I’ll be reaching out via email shortly with the details 🙂 Thank you again for entering!
Day 2 – My plans for the holidays are centered around decluttering and falling into minimalist behaviors for 2018
Author
Hi Reeva,
That sounds like an amazing endeavour! I can’t imagine a minimalist life for myself but I’ve always admired those that can! Best of luck with the decluttering!
Day 2 We are travelling to Saskatoon where my son and his family live.
Author
Hi Suzanne,
Where are you from originally? That must be so exciting for you to spend the holidays with your son! Wishing you safe travels!
Day 2 : My plans for the holidays are seriously to just relax with a choice of either mulled wine and hot chocolate with my family. My Italian Fiancé will be visiting and I can’t wait to share some true Canadian a Christmas traditions with him (and show him some SNOWWW)!
Author
Hi Amanda,
I loooooveeee hot chocolate at this time of the year! Especially with a splash of peppermint extraction – it’s lovely! Your fiance must be so excited to see snow! Make sure he gets the chance to try out a poutine as well while here’s here 😉
Day 2: No real plans, just lots of family, food and fun!
@Steve N Michelle on FB 😉
Author
Hi Michelle,
Sometimes the best plans are the ones made last minute! I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time off with family!
Day 2 Getting together with family and friends for the big day dinner, lots of Christmas Festivities, and enjoying events like last night…the Festival of Lights Winter Wonderland. Love this time of year!
Author
Hi Toby,
Winter outdoor events are so much fun! Quite probably the only time that I’m okay with being outdoors for extended periods of time haha!
Day 2: I plan on spending as much time as I can with my favourite furry sisters (my lab and teacup pomeranian)! I also plan on taking my family out to the christmas market and doing holiday festivities with my girlfriends 🙂
Author
Hi Linda,
Fur babies are the best! Kobe is going to be closely snuggled by me as well all throughout the holidays! Kobe is also a pomeranian (not a teacup though, just a toy size I believe) who is excited to be going back home to spend time with the other family dogs.
Day 3: My favourite holiday tradition is putting up and decortating the Christmas tree with my sister! I also LOVEEE to sit down with my entire family to enjoy a Christmas dinner together. 🎄🌟
Author
Hey Kelila,
I love decorating my Christmas tree! I used to do it all the time with my family when I lived at home in Ottawa. Since moving to Toronto, it’s one of the holiday traditions that I miss the most!
DAY 3! Putting up our Christmas tree and decorating them. Its always been a good bonding time for us to decorate our tree every year.
Author
Hey Aileen,
That’s one of my favourite things to do as well! Do you decorate it the same way every year, or do you switch it up?
Day three : my favorite holiday tradition is sitting down with my siblings and watching National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Always a good laugh and never gets old. The girls do face masks while the guys just give us ‘looks’ ha.
Author
Hi Candice,
I love that movie! It’s hilarious 🙂 You should try involving the guys into the face masks this year haha, would make for a great memory!
Day 3 : We look forward to opening that one present Christmas Eve.
Author
Hi Toby,
That’s amazing! We have a rule where we can only open up a present on the eve as well! If there are more, we have to open one a day so that it makes the holidays last longer haha 🙂
Day 3: My favorite tradition is decorating the tree with our kids. Now that they are older, it’s nice to see them get excited about wanting to decorate it themselves.
Author
Hey Gladys,
That’s so sweet! That’s one of my favourite traditions as well 🙂
Day 3: My favourite holiday tradition is opening one gift on Christmas Eve, Christmas Jammie’s!
Author
Hey Michelle,
We do a similar thing as well on the eve! Excepts ours are fluffy socks haha 🙂
Day 3: My favorite holiday tradition is definitely getting together with ALL your friends and family and stuffing my face (and belly) with delicious food. Not only the traditional turkey and stuffing, but also Vietnamese food that my family would cook! Best of both worlds 🙂
Author
Hey Jenny,
I love being able to indulge in all of the vietnamese food during the holidays as well! We have dishes that are tradition for the holidays that I don’t usually get to eat at other times of the year – my belly is always the happiest when the holidays roll around lol
Day3 : Favorite Holiday tradition is putting up the Christmas tree with my baby bear, and while singing along to Christmas music. Oh and I am going to Florida with the family. So I am super excited 🙂
Author
Hi Teresa,
Florida sounds lovely! I’ve never had the opportunity to travel somewhere warm for the holidays so I can only dream about how it feels haha.
Day 3: I can’t wait for Christmas!!!!🎄🎁
I’ve been counting down the days since September and listening to Christmas music then too! I would say that my favourite holiday tradition is the week before Christmas we all go to Blue Mountain and have a family get together. We go skating, eat beaver tales, have a sing along with s’mores in front of the fireplace and more! My family is massive so I don’t always get to see all of the Christmas Day!
XOXO💋
Author
Hi Gabrielle,
Me too!! Literally as soon as Halloween is over the Christmas feelings start coming out!
Day 3: my favourite tradition is making time to reconnect with all the friends I haven’t seen in a while 🙂
Author
Hi Naima,
It’s so hard to see all of my friends throughout the year that I do the same thing too! Everyone is back in town for the holidays and the reason to see each other are too hard too pass up!
Day 3: Im from El Salvador, but most of my family is here in Canada. As immigrants ourselves, we hate seeing people spending the holidays without their families. So on Christmas eve (the day what we celebrate back home), we invite all of friends and family to share some Salvadorean style turkey as well as some other traditional dishes. Last year we had about 30+ people coming over and it was soooo much fun!
Author
Hey Gabriela,
That’s such an amazing initiative for your family to start! I love when Christmas helps to bring every body together and you’re definitely right that it’s terrible to see people not able to celebrate such a happy time together. I love what you’re doing – keep it up!
Day 3 (December 3 2017): My favourite holiday tradition is watching all the old Christmas movies such as Home Alone, A Christmas Story etc. I also try to organize reunions with high school and university friends and it’s always nice when people come from far and wide to celebrate the holidays together!
Author
Hey Lucy,
I love binge watching through all of the holiday movies as well! There’s a new movie on Netflix (completely forget what it’s called) that’s a sweet Princess Christmas story – you should watch it!
I totally watched that one last week haha!
Author
Wasn’t it amazing?!
Day 3: My favorite tradition is watching classic Christmas movies
Author
Hi Karen,
I love indulging in Christmas movies! There’s a brand new one on Netflix – have you seen it yet?
Day 3: My favourite tradition is we open one present Christmas Eve which is always new sleep wear.
Author
Hi Suzanne,
Seems like sleepwear is a fun tradition that many have! We do a similar one too – just fluffy socks instead of PJs 🙂
Day 3: I love getting together with friends and family during the holidays! We’re all so busy, but it’s great to see everyone and catch up.
Author
Hey Kim,
Holidays are my favourite times to catch up as well! We’re all so busy during the year that it’s one of the few times that everyone has together off.
Day 3: My favourite holiday tradition is shopping for gifts. Nothing feels better than knowing the people you love got what they want! Oh and snatching a good deal 🙂
Author
Hi Tiffany,
Same! I love being able to give someone a gift that they’ll love! Nothing is more terrifying than seeing the sadness on someone’s face when they open up your gift.
Day 3: My favourite holiday tradition is decorating the tree as well as decorating a gingerbread house.
Author
Hi Petrina,
I love gingerbread houses! That’s such a ‘sweet’ tradition 😉
Day 3: favorite Christmas tradition with my family is that we wait around after midnight and then go online shopping for all the amazing Boxing Day deals and then the next time we travel with a luggage to the mall to hunt for more 🙂
Author
Hey Jessie,
That’s so much fun! I did that a few years back and got my iphone at the time for 0$ since it was for a 3 year contract! Gone are the days of good Apple deals though sadly. Hope you score some goodies this year!
Day 3: Taking the Christmas decorations and supplies in from the garage and writing Christmas cards to friends and family around the globe, with my mom and a mug of hot cocoa. Just talking about this makes me feel festive and cozy!
Author
Hi Catherine,
Sending Christmas cards to your loved ones around the world is amazing! I also love the aspect that you hand write them all 🙂
Day 3: My favorite holiday traditions is making homemade donuts on Xmas eve and hanging and chatting with the family.
Author
Hi Reeva,
That’s so cute! I’ve never made donuts at home before – hope your family enjoys them this year!
they are delicious.. and fattening LOL.. but did i mention they are DELICIOUS??!!
Author
Oh wow, definitely going to have to give them a go!
Day 3: Getting together around the sofas, watching Christmas movies and playing board games on Christmas Eve!
Author
Hey Melissa,
That’s always fun! Do you have a favourite movie or board game?!
Day 3: my favourite Christmas tradition is every year on Christmas day we have a family gathering. My grandma, aunt and my mom will cook traditional home-cooked meals together. We rarely do this, because it takes quite a lot of time and it’s hard to find the ingredients, so we only have it once a year. It’s very special for me and my family:)
Author
Hey Caaren,
That’s amazing! I love a good home cooked meal. What sort of dishes do you get to eat at Christmas?
Day 3: My favourite holiday tradition is going to the Christmas Market 🙂
Author
Hi Patricia,
Christmas markets are the best! P and I just went to one last weekend and we’re hoping to go to another local one this coming weekend as well!
Day 3: My favourite Christmas tradition is make your own XX on Christmas Eve. Things are always Christmas / winter themed. So far we’ve had Christmas themed sugar cookies, peppermint hot chocolate, decorated gingerbread house and egg nog. Still brainstorming for this year!
Author
Hi Betty,
My favourite Christmas themed drink is peppermine hot chocolate as well! If I can’t put in a candy cane, we throw in a splash of peppermint extract!
Day 3: My favorite tradition is cooking with my family of Christmas day
Author
Hi Kelly,
All the hearty food that we get to consume over the holidays is the best! What’s your favourite dish to make?!
Day 3: My favourite Christmas tradition is putting up our Christmas tree with my family and making DIY handmade wreaths (using eucalyptus is by far my favourite)
Author
Hi Lena,
I’ve never made a wreath before, that sounds like so much fun! I’m sure that eucalyptus would make it smell amazing!
Day 3: My favourite Christmas tradition is every year my girl friends and I pick a foundation to volunteer with. 2 Years ago we picked a family to sponsor during the holidays and bought them everything they needed on their Christmas list. Last year as well as this year we took part in the Shoebox Project which helps women in shelters during the holidays. It really just puts everything into perspective about how thankful we should be and how precious spending time with family is!
Author
Hi Cassandra,
That’s such an amazing tradition that you and your friends do! I love that you give back to others as well. Definitely inspired me to do the same thing! I think this year I might look into working with a foundation over the holidays as well 🙂 Thank you for your contribution back to the world!
Day 3 – Baked blueberry french toast for breakfast, followed by opening stockings in front of the fireplace.
Author
Hi Susan,
Those french toasts sound delicious! You’ll have to share the recipe!
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/blueberry-french-toast
Author
Ah thank you! I’ll definitely have to give them a go!
Day 3: My family and I always get together to write Christmas holiday cards! it’s a way to spend time together and think about the past year and appriate what we have.
Author
Hi Ting,
Being reflective with your family is the best feeling ever. It’s also a good way to remember all the great memories that you made!
Day 4: I don’t celebrate anything else other than Christmas in December – does boxing day count? 😜❄️
Author
Hi Christina,
Boxing day totally counts haha! It’s like a special Canadian celebration 🙂
Day 3: I love lighting up the Christmas tree and putting up all the decorations ! The pretty lights are a great start to the Christmas spirit !
Author
Hi Florence,
I couldn’t agree more! I love the feeling of Christmas that you get once you start seeing the lights everywhere!
Day 4: we celebrate a few birthdays around the Holiday season along with Christmas!
Author
Hi Florence,
That’s so much fun! It must be a busy month for you 🙂 Whose birthdays are you celebrating at this time of the year?
Day four : I don’t celebrate any other holidays around Christmas. After a few large family dinners I can appreciate that most birthdays are spread out relatively well throughout the year. Gives me more time to enjoy all the Boxing Day sales and find the perfect New Years outfit!
Author
Hey Candice,
Shopping for a NYE outfit is literally the best! Especially when you score it with a good sale!
Day 4: No other holidays, but my schedule is already filled with tons of plans with family & friends!
Author
Hey Kim,
That’s enough already to keep you busy!
Day 4: My family and I only celebrate Christmas but my sister-in-law’s birthday is Christmas Eve so it makes the holidays all the more special. I’m always so grateful to have even more family to celebrate the holidays with and the opportunity adopt new holiday traditions. Happy holidays Victoria 🙂
Author
Hi Carol,
That must be such a special time of the year for your family then! Hope you enjoy the holidays as well!
Cheers,
xx
Day 4 (12/4): Shu Uemura – Super Mario Bros. Limited Edition Holiday Collection
Do you celebrate any other holidays at this time of the year besides Christmas? I do not only Christmas
Author
Hi Marlene,
Thank you for entering! Hope that you enjoy the holidays! 🙂
Thank you, Victoria
Happy holidays to you!
DAY 4: Just celebrating Christmas and my nieces birthday, so extra gifts for her 😄
Author
Hi Teresa,
That must be so exciting for her! Does she share her birthday with Christmas?
Hey Victoria.
I have 6 nieces and one of them have her birthday near Christmas. But it’s so hard to find gifts for them as they get older 😅
Author
Ah, that’s always tricky! I hope that you’re able to get them all gifts this year!
Day 4: No other holidays except Christmas and getting together for my parents anniversary (which happens to fall on Christmas Eve) and family and friends for New Years Eve/Day.
Author
Hi Patricia,
That must have been such a special day for them! Also I can’t imagine planning a wedding so close to the holidays wow!
Day 4: We celebrate POSADAS!!! 🙂 Posadas are a catholic tradition: a lot of people participate and have them even without being catholic, because they are so much fun. They are meant to commemorate the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and their search for a place to stay. Each day we walk to a different house where we learn a bit about their journey, we sing songs and after all that you get food and you get to break a piñata. The piñata is definitely my favourite part as it brings back memories of my childhood.
PS: I’m dying for that Shu Uemura Oil cleanser!!<3 I got a sample once and I loved it!!
Author
Hi Gabriela,
Posadas sounds like such a great bonding experience! I’ve never heard of it before but definitely intrigued! Thank you for sharing that with me 🙂 Also the oil cleanser is what I live and die by to remove my makeup! It’s literally amazing!
Day 4: Nope, I only celebrate Christmas with family and friends!!
Author
Hi Linda,
Celebrating with family and friends is the perfect way to do it!
Day 4 (12/4): New Years Eve! Also my husbands birthday, technically not a holiday, just in his head haha
Author
Hi Leslie,
NYE is such a fun time of the year to celebrate! I totally consider my birthday a holiday for myself so I get him 😉
Day 4 : I celebrate Christmas and thassit! I mostly celebrate just Christmas eve, for all the delicious sweets n treats everyone brings LOL
Author
Hey Reeva,
Christmas Eve for my family is the biggest day as well!
Day 4: I celebrate New Years Eve, and there are also a few birthdays in December. The best part of the New Year, though, is the fact that everything feels possible and I feel this contentment inside of me that carries me through the New Year.
Author
Hey Bareera,
December seems like such an exciting time of the year for you. And I absolutely get what you mean about the feeling of possibilities. The holidays are so heart warming and everything feels perfect!
Day 4: No, just Christmas!
Author
Hey Kelly,
Christmas is just as good!
Day 4: I don’ celebrate any other holidays other than Christmas as well as my brother’s birthday which is next week.
Author
Hey Petrina,
What a busy time of the year! I hope your brother has a lovely birthday!
Day 4: Other then a few of my close friends birthdays, Christmas is the only holiday i celebrate. I look forward to this time of the year, it’s my favourite holiday with all the Christmas decor and music all around ❤️
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Hey Monique,
Christmas is my absolute favourite time of the year as well!
Day 4: Only Christmas but multiple times with various families! 🙂
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Hi Gladys,
Being able to do it over and over again is phenomenal!
Day 4: One of my good friend’s birthday is on Jan 1st. So we always celebrate that along with new years!
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Hey Ting,
That’s so neat! What a great way to ring in the new years 🙂
Day 4: Just new years 🙂
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Hey Tiffany,
That’s just as fun! 🙂 I hope that you enjoy the holidays!
Day 4 (12/4): no other holiday celebration for me only Christmas! 🙂 thanks!
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Hey Jackie,
Christmas is just as amazing! I hope that you have a great time this holiday!
Day 4 (12/4): I only celebrate Christmas during this time of the year. 🎄🎁 But with all the parties, it seems like a bunch of holidays crammed into a month! 😂
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Hey Claudia,
Isn’t that the reason why Christmas is the best time of the year?! It’s a nonstop fun-fest of parties and great memories to be made!
My favorite person to shop for is my younger sister and my mom. 😍
Day 5/12. Whoops.😅
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Hey Mary Lynne,
I hope that you got them something amazing this year!
Day 5: My favourite person to shop for is my boyfriend because I think he’s easy to shop for.
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Hey Petrina,
You’re so lucky! I’ve always found that shopping for P is the hardest for me!
Day 5: My favorite person to shop for is my mom. Every year she always says “No, don’t buy me anything. There’s nothing I want” But the look on her face when I get her a new bag or a new sweater or a new jacket is always priceless. At the end of the day I just want to see that look of joy on her face!
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Hey Jenny,
My mom is the same way as well – what a coincidence! And I totally know what you mean about the expression on someone’s face when they open up your present 🙂 It’s such a great feeling!
Day 5: I don’t have a favourite person to shop for tbh…shopping for everyone in general is always fun for me haha
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Hi Patricia,
That’s amazing! I hope that you’re able to get all of the gifts that you’re looking for this year!
Q: Who is your favourite person to shop for at Christmas??
My Mom & BFF
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Hey Marlene,
Hopefully you find them something fun this year!
Day 5 (December 5 2017): I love shopping for my mom only because shopping for her is the easiest for me! My mom and I have similar tastes in all things girly, sparkly, and chic so shopping for her is always great fun for me =).
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Hey Lucy,
Shopping for your mom sounds almost as fun as shopping for yourself! Must be so easy ahha and then you can swap and share things after Christmas as well!
Day 5: My favorite person to shop for is my mom. I could literally buy her a rock and she’d be so happy haha. Christmas is another chance for me to spoil her, so definitely can’t wait to shop for her.
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Hi Lena,
Omg that’s hilarious! Please don’t tell me that you’ve already done that before hahaha. But if you haven’t, it would be super cute as a prank!
Day 5: favorite person to shop for is my mama. Because she just deserves the world.
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Hey Teresa,
That’s so sweet of you! I feel the same way too and watching their faces light up when they open their Christmas gifts is the best feeling 🙂
Day 5: My father. He says he loves everything I get him..even through sometimes he never wears it 🤔
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Hey Tiffany,
I’m sure he appreciates them! He probably wants to keep them in mint condition 😉
Day 5: Hi Victoria! My favourite person to shop for is my boyfriend. He’s always there for me and he treats me to lots of good foods, so I can’t wait to shop me for him. ☺️
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Hey Kelila,
Food is always good! Haha will you be gifting him with food as well for the holidays?
Day 5: I like shopping for my best friend!
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Hey Kelly,
Shopping for your BFF is always fun! What do you plan on getting for her this year?
Day 5: My favourite person to shop for is my Mom! She does so much for our family and always puts us first, so I love to spoil her at Christmas!
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Hey Richelle,
That’s so sweet of you! I hope that you find the perfect present for her this year 🙂
Day 5: My favourite person to shop gifts for is my boyfriend. He is such an amazing person, so I love surprising him with something he really wants. I always trick him with the packaging, so the look on his face is the best part 🙂
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Hey Gabriela,
The wrapping part is always my favourite! I tricked my boyfriend one year too by wrapping his present in multiple layers!
day 5: my favorite person to shop for is my 3 year old son 🙂
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Hi Reeva,
That’s so sweet! What are you planning on getting him for the holidays this year?
Day 5: My favorite person to shop for is myself. Who knows me better than me? LOL
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Hey Ting,
THIS THOUGH LOL. Best comment ever haha. I always make a point to get myself a little something special as well!
Day 5: I love shopping for my boyfriend! I always see what he likes and I go back to get it for him before Christmas. He’s so happy when he opens his gifts.
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Hey Kim,
Always a smart move to keep an eye out coming up to Christmas. I actually often forget to do that and end up stressing on the gift!
Day 5: My favorite person to shop for is my Mom! I love seeing how much she appreciates the gift, and that I can give her something that shows my gratitude for her love and support.
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Hey Claudia,
You’re so sweet to your mom! What did you end up gifting her last year?
Day 5: My favorite people to shop for are my kids. Love to see their faces when they open up their gifts.
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Hey Gladys,
Expressions of joy are always the best 🙂 What do you plan on gifting them this year?
Day 6: My mother-in-law is the hardest person to shop for. I don’t know what she likes.
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Hey Linda,
That’s not fun 🙁 Are you able to get any hints from your father-in-law?
Day 6: the hardest person to shop for is my boyfriend. I want to get the perfect gift but nothing ever seems good enough !
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Hey Florence,
I’m sure he appreciates anything that you get him 🙂
Day 6: definitely my dad! He loves his tech and cameras but we never know what he needs next (plus things are usually pretty pricey) so I would say he’s the hardest to shop for. He’s also not very materialistic so just buying a tie or winter accessory doesn’t seem like the right fit either haha
Charlotte
http://www.deconstrut.com
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Hey Charlotte,
Definitely hard too since my dad is such a tech fiend as well! I’ve found in the past that everyday practical things have been great as gifts (ie. a gas card, or paying for a year of the Adobe subscription)!
Day 6(Dec 6): The hardest person to shop for would be my dad! He always tells me that he’s fine with whatever I get him but that doesn’t make my job any easier lol!
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Hey Lucy!
I know right?! Doesn’t it just make you feel like you have to get the best gift in the world?!
Day 6: Hi Victoria! Hardest person to shop for is definitely my brother. Never know what to get him!
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Hey Aga,
Brothers are always a tough one! There’s only so much cologne and accessories that you can give!
Day 6: The hardest person to shop for is my father, by far. Every year I get into a rut thinking about what he might like. He’s the kind of dad who is really handy but also loves clothes. So do I get him an appliance or something to wear? Usually can’t go wrong with a watch (kinda the best of both worlds, right? :p) but this year I really want to up my creativity for him. I’m not sure why I worry so much every year. Every year I worry, and every year he loves whatever I get him.
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Hey Cheyenne,
I completely sympathize! I find it so hard to shop for my dad as well and there are only so many watches that you can get! Best of luck with your shopping and I’m sure you’ll find the right present!
Day 6: The hardest person to shop for is my mom. She already has everything and she doesn’t like to have her nails done or go to the spa.
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Hey Petrina,
That’s so tricky! I hope you’re able to figure out the perfect gift for her 🙂
Day 6: The hardest person for me to shop for is my mother in law!
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Hey Michelle,
Seems like everyone has the similar problem with their in-laws haha!
Day 6: The hardest person to shop for is my step-dad! He’s very much a “man’s man” but he’s not really into “things”, so it’s tough finding something he’ll love and use!
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Hey Richelle,
That’s a toughy! Hope you find the right gift!
DAY6: The hardest person /persons to shop for are my nieces. They are growing older each year and I just don’t know how to shop for them anymore 😅
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Hey Teresa,
Would gift cards work as a suitable gift option?
Day 6 – (06/12)
The hardest person to shop for is definitely my mom. She is so humble and buys for everyone with wonderful intentions. When it comes to herself – she buys what she needs and then some. Everything never seems enough for what she’s done but at the same time she has everything. TBD what I get her this year but perhaps a gift card to her favourite spa or restaurant so that she could treat herself!
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Hey Gena,
A spa would be a great gift! If not something material than an experience would be something nice to gift her 🙂
Day 6: The hardest person to shop for me is my sister! She loves beauty products but has particular preferences and sensitivities, so finding reviews has been so helpful for me.
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Hey Alaina,
That can be tricky! Maybe a giftcard to Sephora so that she can pick out her own products would work?
Day 6: The hardest person to shop for is my father. You literally can’t even mention what you want to buy him because he probably will just go by it for himself (insert eye roll here)
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Hey Leslie,
That’s hilarious! It’s almost as if he is trying to sabotage your gifting efforts lol!
Day 6 (12/6) The hardest person to shop for is my friend, she is not much into anything. 😛
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Hey Marlene,
Maybe you can take her to a spa instead 🙂 That way you two can spend some time together!
Day six : the hardest person to shop for is my significant other because he ALWAYS goes out and gets himself whatever he wants haha
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Hey Candice!
That’s the reason why we decided not to gift each other anything this Christmas! We always end up buying stuff for ourselves that this year we’re saving up for some home appliances haha.
Day6: The hardest person to shop for…is probably doing gift exchange ’cause I don’t know who’s going to pick my gift. My family always does this gift exchange game and it’s hard to pick a gift where it has to for people to use between ages 17-70, unisex, approx $25, useful, and no money/giftcards/chocolate. Any suggestions?? The group is so large that it’s just so difficult to find the one item that everyone can use.
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Hey Patricia,
That’s definitely really hard! I would gravitate towards something like Cards Against Humanity, or a comfy onesie? I never know what to get for Secret Santas either but I always love getting fuzzy socks or some sort of coffee paraphernalia!
Day 6 – the person I got for secret santa!
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Hey Samantha,
I feel that way too!
Day 6: MEN. Can I get an amen? (lol) Every year it is a struggle to shop for men’s gift, especially for my dad who doesn’t need anything apparently, for my boyfriend and his father. Just my luck, my secret Santa this year is a male as well *tears*
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Hey Helen,
Loved your content – hilarious! I write out the names of all of my gifts onto sticky notes and put them onto the wall so I have an idea of who I need to shop for. Just checked it this morning and it’s all the men still left for me as well!
Day 6: The hardest person to shop for is my boyfriends mom! We never know what to get her because she always has everything before we even get the chance to buy it 🙁
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Hey Kim,
What about something handmade? Or baked? She’ll never be able to get ahold of it before hand 😉
Day 6: the hardest to shop for is my dad..😕 he has everything that he needs and wants.
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Hey Mary Lynne,
Seems like the same struggle that everyone is facing!
Day 6: The hardest person to shop for is my husband.
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Hey Suzanne,
That’s tricky! I hope you’re able to get him something nice this year!
day 6 – the hardest person to shop for is my husband because he has everything and if he sees something he likes or wants he just buys it. “Food” gifts are always a big hit with him though. I usually buy something I want to eat though LOL
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Hey Reeva,
That’s great that he does well with the food gifts! And so smart to just buy something that you enjoy eating as well 😉 It’s more experiential for the two of you haha.
Day 6: the hardest person for me to shop for is my fiancé – he really doesn’t have anything he needs/wants most years so it’s always a challenge coming up with something exciting!
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Hey Christine,
I have the same problem sometimes too and have found that experiential gifts always work out well! Try a spa getaway or a weekend somewhere 🙂
Day 6: Hardest person is my husband!
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Hey Gladys,
Oh no, so tricky! I hope that you can get him something nice this year 🙂
Day 6: My mom!
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Hi Kelly,
Moms are hard! My mom is one who always says she doesn’t need anything so I find it so hard to get her a gift too!
Day 6 – The hardest person to shop for is my boss. She has exquisite taste and I don’t have the budget for the things she likes!
Oh! I won!! So excited to receive the Body Shop goodies!!
The hardest person to shop is my hubby. 💔 He wouldn’t give me any hints what he really likes, it’s always a challenge!
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Hey Fatima,
That’s so hard! P and I love to send each other a list of 10 things that we want so that it’s easier for the other person, but then still a surprise!
Day 6: My dad. Even tho I love shopping for him.. I never know what to get. He says he loves everything I get..but idk if he really likes it or he’s just saying that because I’m his daughter.
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Hey Tiffany,
That’s always hard, at least he appreciates it 😛 It’s the gesture that counts right?
Day 6: my sister. She’s 9 years older than me so we’re not from the same generation.
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Hey Ting,
That’s so hard! Maybe a practical gift would be best for her?
Day 7: Typically around Thanksgiving when there are a lot of sales going on
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Hey Karen,
That’s the best time of the year to get everything!
Day 7: I usually start my Christmas shopping in November.
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Hey Linda,
I always tell myself to try and start earlier (also in Nov) but always somehow end up closer to Christmas – oops!
Day 7: I started my shopping around Thanksgiving/Black Friday!
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Hey Kim,
That’s the perfect time! You can get everything at such great prices!
DAY7: I started shopping since Thanksgiving, and I think I am almost done.
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Hey Teresa,
I wish that I could say the same for myself! My Christmas shopping is only 50% done and I still need to get at least 10 more gifts haha.
Day 7: I started shopping at the beginning of November because I’m always paranoid that the good stuff will sell out !
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Hey Florence,
Oh gosh the anxiety of the holidays is real girl! I know what you mean about things selling out. I try to buy everygreen things that people can purchase all year long if possible to avoid that issue!
I haven’t even started shopping yet.
Maybe I can get some online shopping done today!
This was for Day 7
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Hey Christy,
Did you get anything good when you shopped online for your Christmas presents?
Day 7: I haven’t even started yet 🙈 I will probably start this weekend.
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Hey Petrina,
How did your Christmas shopping go?! Did you manage to get everything that you needed?
Day 7: I’m such a last minute Christmas shopper! Amazon prime has become my best friend haha
Charlotte
http://www.deconstrut.com
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Hey Charlotte,
I’m like that too! Not ashamed to say that I just purchased a Secret Santa gift with Amazon Prime yesterday for the swap on Thursday lol
Day 7: I’m such a keener so I start towards the end of October and I’m done by mid-November. I just can’t stand the line-ups in-store and I’m not good at patiently waiting for packages ordered online in December. The early shopping allows me to have more time to spend with my loved ones and take some time for myself (I’m a last minute gift wrapper though lol). Thanks Vic 🙂
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Hey Carol,
That’s amazing! I wish that I could get my stuff done that early in the season!
I’m so not good with lining up in store either, so I essentially become a huge online shopper haha!
Day 7 (12/7): Sage – Pocket Farmacy Wallet
Q: How early on do you start your Christmas shopping? I shop all year round.
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Hey Marlene,
That’s a really smart technique! I feel like I might try that and essentially celebrate Christmas all 365 days of the year lol
Day 7: I always aim to start my Christmas shopping early but it usually ends up happening around the last 2 weeks before Christmas. I’m actually going to be starting today 🙂
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Hey Christine,
I’m like that too! I tell myself to start early but always end up rushing at the end!
Day 7: At least one month out! Makes it more stress-free
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Hey Aga,
I wish I was that diligent with my shopping!
Day 7: December 7, 2018
Ok don’t laugh- I literally think about Christmas shopping right after halloween😂 BUT I don’t start shopping till the first week of December (the real deals$$$). I hate the Black Friday madness so I’ll do anything to avoid that 🤭
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Hey Layma,
Trust me, Christmas starts on Nov 1 as well! Except I can never really get myself to shop that early lol. I just get into the mindset!
Day 7: I am always on the hunt for the perfect gift, but officially start around August, so I can score great deals and I dont have to stress out about gifts at the last minute 🙂
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Hey Gabriela,
Wow that’s really far ahead! I would love to be able to think that far ahead lol
Day 7: I start my Christmas Shopping around end of November/Black Friday
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Hey Patricia,
That’s a great strategy! I try to do a lot of online shopping during Black Friday too!
Dec 7th, 2017
I’m a procrastinator… I leave everything to the 22-23rd 🙈
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Hey Kaitlin,
Eeekkk that’s so last minute lol! Do you have a lot of people to shop for?
Day 7: I start some light shopping online with Black Friday and Cyber Monday and then the remainder is done online 1-2 weeks before Christmas.
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Hey Gladys,
Great strategy! I try to start my Christmas shopping around then as well 🙂
day 7: i actually shop year round. i have a ‘stash’ for quick gifts
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Hey Reeva,
I’ve always felt that that was a good idea! What happens though if someone wants to exchange a gift that you’ve given to them but it’s return policy is expired?
Day 7: I shop 1week before! Definitely one of those people you see hustling on christmas eve lol!
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Hey Christina,
As long as you get all of those Christmas presents on time right?!
DAY 7: I always tell myself I will do a one month early christmas shopping but never happens😂 this year tho I got deals in black Friday!! 🙂 felt like a real shopper lol
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Hey Desiree,
That’s great that you started on your Christmas shopping a little earlier this year! Haha joining the rest of us on the bargain hunt at that time of the year!
Day 7: Christmas is my favorite holiday so I shop when the BER months start! It gives me the early Christmas feel already when i hear SeptemBER—first of the BER months 🤩
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Hey Rean,
I love that you label them the “BER” months! If only I could start that early on in the year as well!
Day 7: Last minute shopper right here! December 22-24. I worked retail for years and my excuse was to wait for the best deals… but really, the anxiety of my clients and myself during Christmas shopping time just made it harder for me to start. Thanks, Victoria!
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Hey Alaina,
Eeeeek that’s cutting it close! I hope you’re able to find everything that you’re looking for on time!
Day 7: I started christmas shopping during the Black Friday madness sales ’cause seriously i find it a lot better than some of the pre holiday sales.
The bundles of skin care and small bags/makeup/clothes/accessories. Just so much better 😀
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Hey Jessie,
Sephora has great sales for those bundles during Black Friday! I love picking those up!
Day 7: Last week of November when the Christmas music is everywhere and you can’t help but be in a giving mood!
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Hey Jessica,
I’m such a Christmas music suck. The minute Halloween is over, that’s all I’m playing!
Day 7 07/17
I usually start Christmas shopping extremely late. I am definitely a procrastinator. This year, I started the last week of November. I am feeling super accomplished! Loving it!
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Hey Gena,
That’s amazing! I can’t say the same for myself 🙁 I still have quite the presents to pick up!
Day 7: November! Especially Black Friday deals because who doesn’t love a good deal!
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Hey Sarah,
Doesn’t it feel amazing when you score something on a great sale?!
DAY 7: The earliest I’ve started my Christmas shopping was end of August or during the Labour day long weekend because they usually have amazing back-to-school deals. So I buy stuff not only for myself but for others. But there’s also Black Friday too 🎁😜🎄♥️
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Hey Lindsay,
Wow that’s super early! I should definitely get into that mindset!
Dont laugh, but I literally think about christmas shopping right after halloween (lol) BUT I dont actually start shopping until the first week of december (thats when the real deals start) 😉 I love everything about the holidays and I love shopping, it is definitely the most wonderful time of the year!!
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Hey Layma,
Nothing to laugh about! I listen to Christmas music starting Nov 1!
Day 7: I start Christmas shopping in January and keep going all year!
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Hey Julia,
Early bird catches the worm right?! That must be so relaxing at the end of the year to find out that you don’t have a lot to shop for!
Day 7 (12/7): This year for the first time, I finished most of my Christmas gift shopping on Black Friday (woo!) Previous years I always left it to the last minute, 2-3 days before Christmas (mistakes learned)
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Hey Helen,
That’s an amazing feat! Black Friday is usually when I start to think about Christmas shopping!
Day 7 (12/7) I’m actually behind on my shopping this year and it’s totally stressing me out!! I’m hoping to get most of it done this week though ☺️
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Hey Desiree,
I’m sure that you’ll be able to get it all done! I haven’t completely finished mine yet either!
Day 9 (12/9) -Coming from a family who takes Christmas seriously we make sure we prepare good food during our Nocha Buena on Christmas Eve thats the time our Filipino food really takes off. My favorite highlight of the evening is a whole pig spit-roasted over charcoal, usually served with queso de bolo (edam cheese) and oxtail stew.
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Hey Aileen,
A pig roast sounds delicious! I only ever get those at weddings!
Day 8: I usually volunteer for a charitable event (usually for the sick kids foundation)
Day 9: all sorts of sweets and chocolates and cookies! There’s such an abundance of them during Christmas time and it’s hard to resist when they’re everywhere
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Hey Naima,
I love that you volunteer for Sick Kids! That’s such a terrible time of the year to be stuck in the hospital 🙁
And I completely get you about the sweets! I swear that I go up a size in my clothes during Christmas!
Day 8 I like to go and help out seniors if they need rides to shop etc for the Christmas season.
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Hey Suzanne,
That’s such a kind gesture!
Day 9 My favourite thing to eat during the holidays is my homemade Nanaimo Bar.
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Hey Suzanne,
I love love love nanaimo bars! What do you include in yours?
Day 9 (Kiehl’s): My favorite thing to eat during the holidays are ham and mashed potatoes
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Hey Karen,
I die for mashed potatoes! Especially if there are herbs in them as well!
Day 8:
My international friends from uni and I are currently planning on making sandwiches on Christmas day or boxing day. We want to hand them out, along with either coffee or juice, to the homeless people downtown. We were thinking maybe boxing day might be better as more shelters offer food on Christmas day, but not so much after.
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Hey Gabriela,
That’s such a great idea! I think Boxing Day might be great as well since you’re right that many shelters focus on Christmas itself 🙂
Day 9:
My favourite thing to eat around the holidays is Salvadoran style turkey on Christmas Eve! Its sooooooo good and so different from the Canadian style that I have on Christmas day.
The Salvadoran style involves roasting pepper, onions, tomatoes and then blending them with oregano, salt, pepper and “relajo” (which literally translates to mess hahaha and its a blend of different spices). We then boil it and cover the turkey with sauce and then we roast it in the oven. The sauce is the best part but takes a long time. Once the turkey is ready we use french bread, radish, watercress, cucumber, tomato and “curtido” (pickled coleslaw) to make sandwiches and we cover them with the sauce! It is amazing<3 The best part is seeing our Canadian friends and family's face when they try it! <3
Day 8: Every year my sister and I would take part in this project created by the Samaritan Purse, we would fill these shoeboxes with lots of goodies and give them to children in need!
Day 9: I don’t have anything specific that I like to eat during Christmas time but I do eat lots and lots of chocolate haha
Day 8: I like to donate whatever new appliances I have lying around to charity 🙂
Day 9: My favourite thing to eat during the holidays is… DESSERT <3 🙂 chocolate, cake, you name it!
Day: 8
I usually donate toys to the local children’s charity in my hometown. I love helping others and helping the children’s charities.
Day: 9
I love eating all the homemade goodies my mother bakes during the Holidays.
My favorite is her homemade from scratch apple crisp cake! Yum!
Day 9: I love eating soups in the cold weather like pho, ramen or clam chowder! Also love warm milk teas too!
Day 9: My favorite thing to eat during the holidays is mashed potatos. It’s weird but I have a thing for mashed potatos and for some reason during the holidays it’s extra delicious!! And with extra gravy pleasea
Day 9 (12/9): Kiehl’s – Classic Box
Q: What’s your favourite thing to eat during the holidays? Turkey, lobster, corn, mashed potatoes & gravy, eggnog cake & pumpkin pie.
Day 8: We participate in Winter Wishes locally where we answer letters written to “Santa” by children in the local schools and buy the presents that they requested.
Day 9: My favorite foods are the Thanksgiving classics – turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie!
Day 8: I usually donate some of my winter coats during the holiday. In New York it can get pretty cold.
Day 9: During the holidays my family usually love to do shabu shabu/ hotpot. And I love it because there is a variety of food and we get to gather together around a pot waiting for the food to be cook.
Day 8: I usually volunteer as much time as I can to my local homeless shelter. Sometimes it’s donating clothes, sometimes it’s my time either as a greeter or serving food. It really is lovely getting to bring a little warmth and company to someone who needs it.
Day 8: I wouldn’t consider it totally charitable but every year I do purchase one of those charitable bags at Fortinos and leave it in the donation box.
Day 9: My favourite drink during the Christmas time is all of the peppermint mocha!! As well, during the Christmas time it’s a tradition every year to make those pillsberry Christmas cookies!!!
Day 9 (12/09): My favourite thing to eat during the holidays are gingerbread cookies. I host an annual holiday potluck with my best girlfriends and we decorate the cookies and drink wine. It’s the best.
Day 8: During the holidays, my family and I always participate in our church’s Christmas Care program. We purchase gifts or stockings, and cook/bake food for families in need throughout our community, sometimes referred by the local hospitals or Women Shelters. I usually try to choose a girl around my age and purchase something cute and girly to help make her Christmas more special!
Day 8: I usually volunteer at a local long term care Home with some classmates
Day 9: My faaav thing to eat that I look forward to every holiday season is chocolate peppermint bark (especially dark chocolate)!😍
Day 9: we have this amazing salad in my country for christmas which is basically Apple and pineapple with some cream & raisins😍 my mom used to make lots cause I wouldn’t stop eating….😂
Day 9: I love roasted garlic mashed potatoes with turkey! It’s my favourite dish at all our family gatherings !
My favorite thing to eat during the holidays is steak and fries with a cup of hot chocolate! 🙂
Day 9: Every year I go to Walmart and get the Walker shortbread cookies in holiday shapes. It’s buttery and Soo good!
Day 8: I like to donate my thicker, winter clothes to charity during the holidays. 🙂
Day 8: Best time of the year to collect canned goods, warm clothing and toys for donation! ☺️
Day 8: I usually volunteer at Fort York food bank with my team at work for a day in December.
Day 9: My favourite thing to eat or I guess drink during the holiday season is hot apple cider.
Day 8: my friends and I wrap up shoe boxes with wrapping paper and put in socks, stationary, nail polish and other things for women’s shelters.
Day 8: Unfortunately I don’t do anything charitable during the holidays but I do donate my old clothes to the Canadian Diabetes Society once in a while
Day 9: My favourite thing to eat during the holiday is a nice hot bowl of noodle in soup. Love how they’re piping hot and keeps me warm during the colder months! Lots of noodle places seem to be popping up everywhere in Toronto haha. Besides this, I loveeee going out to eat at buffets/ayce places.
Day 8: During the holidays, I, along with 2 other colleagues, start planning our annual charity formal event that usually happens in the spring time. It is an event where all the proceeds go towards a charity benefiting children as my work is in this realm. It’s a large undertaking to organize the venue and reach out to various sponsors for our live auction that goes on for this event but it’s a lot of fun as well!
Day 9: I love to eat anything my parents make when I am visiting them for the holidays! Particularly, my mom’s chinese styled lobster and if we’re lucky, crab. OMG it is to die for!
Day 9: Ginger Molasses Cookies, crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. My Grandma used to bake each family member a giant ziplock each LOL
Day 8: Each year we go through our closets and donate anything we don’t need or haven’t worn in the past year. My family and I also volunteer at the salvation army downtown.
Day 9: My mom makes her famous dumplings! Shes usually too busy for that so its only during special occasions.
Day 9: (Dec 9) I love turkey and cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and of course the shortbread cookies!
Day 9: My dad usually buys geoduck and make sashimi. he has the best knife skills.
day 8: we go around handing out rice boxes to ppl on the streets.
day 9: without a doubt, a good prime rib roast! Always on our table for Christmas
Day 9: I love eating rich and buttery shortbread! Mmm!
Day 9: A full Christmas dinner with Turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce is definitely a Christmas staple I look forward to every year!
Day 9: My favorite thing to eat during the holidays is ham and mashed potatoes
Day 8 (12/8): I used to volunteer for Epilepsy Canada’s annual Gift Wrap for Epilepsy campaign every holiday. It was rewarding and so much fun to raise funds for programs & services of Epilepsy Toronto by doing what I love-gift wrapping-and getting creative gift ideas by mall patrons. It’s too bad they discontinued the campaign, I would love to know local charities I can partake!
Day 8: During the holidays, my family and I always participate in our church’s Christmas Care program. We purchase gifts or stockings, and cook/bake food for families in need throughout our community, sometimes referred by the local hospitals or Women Shelters. I usually try to choose a girl around my age and purchase something cute and girly to help make her Christmas more special!
Day 9 (12/9): Something I look forward to every holiday is doing potluck with friends and family. I don’t explore much when it comes to eating out so being able to try something new from people’s background & culture (& home-cooked 👌) is one of my absolute joy.
Day 8 (12/8)
The day before Christmas and during Christmas I make sure when I have time I give simple things like food,clothes or some money to homeless people I pass by on my way to work just to give back for all the blessings I got each year.
Day 9 (Dec 9th): I always make beef wellington with my family during the holidays and I am looking forward to spending time with them again this year to do so!
Day 8: At work, there’s always some charitable activities going on especially around the holidays! This year I participated in The Shoebox Project where we donated variety of essentials, packed them in shoeboxes and wrap them up just like a Christmas present for those less fortunate.
Day 9: Hmm so hard to pick! But I love turkey stuffing. 🙂
Day 7: Not early enough! I’m always last minute… it’s because I don’t like to force to buy – when something clicks in terms of an idea of a gift, that’s the best feeling.
Day 8: i volunteer at my local soup kitchen.
Day 9: I love warm comforting soups and stews!
Day 9: Turkey and pie!
Day 9: peppermint/candy cane infused ANYTHING! Give me some peppermint candy cane hot chocolate, candy cane chocolate, candy canes, some sort of chocolate dipped dessert with..you guessed it, candy canes. My sweet tooth is crazy and honestly you could give me anything rich and delicious and I’d probably happily gobble it up!!!
Day 8: I always think it’s important to give back to the community all year round but since I will be back in my hometown of Windsor, Ontario at Christmas I have organized a “YQG Blogger Sale”. I have teamed up with other local windsor bloggers and we will be selling some new and gently worn fashionable clothing and accessories all for uber 10$. All the money goes to a local charity that helps find homes for cats in Windsor and if you come by to buy something at the event you can also adopt a kitten while you’re there and give it its forever home tab Christmas! Victoria, if you’re in windsor on December 22 let me know!! Or maybe you could help me get the word out there and raise more money for this local charity?! 😍🎄❤️
Day 9: My favourite thing to eat during the holidays is roast turkey with stuffing.
Day 9: favourite treat during the holidays are all the baked goods! Can’t beat a super yummy and chewy ginger molasses cookie mmmmm!
Charlotte
http://www.deconstrut.com
Day 10: I love all your posts about fashion! Your style is so inspiring!
Day10: I would love myself a clarisonic Mia, since my clarisonic plus broke 🙁 I love reading your blog about your travels, because I love to travel myself. I would love to see more styling certain pieces of clothing in more then one way ? Not sure if you know what I mean. But I love your style girl 👍😍
Day 9: I absolutely love gingerbread cookies😍 one of my favorite things about the holidays are the yummy *limited time * 😢drinks Starbucks offers 😍 currently obsessed with chestnut praline 🐿☕️
Author
Hey Layma,
Do you go all the way and decorate the houses as well?!
Definitely! Decorating the house is a must, its the one thing I look forward to all year!
Day 10: I love all things fashion but my most favorite is fall/ winter fashion😍❄️☃️ I would love to see different ways to layer up but still look cute and not like you’re about to go into hibernation 🤣🐻
Author
Hey Layma,
Haha I love summer fashion the best! But I’ll definitely try and see if I can share some of my layering tips!
Day 10: My favorite posts are reviews of beauty products.
Author
Hey Gladys!
Thanks for your feedback! I don’t often review beauty products but will definitely consider it for 2018 🙂
Day 10: I enjoy reading your fashion posts. I’m always looking for style inspiration on social media and you have nice clothing pieces
Author
Hey Karen,
Thank you for your sweet words! I’m definitely not going to be reducing my fashion content any time soon!
Day 10: My favourite posts are the ones about travel and I would love to see more of travel features.
Author
Hey Suzanne,
You’re in luck! I already have a lot of traveling planned for 2018 😉
Day 10: My favourite posts of yours is fashion and I would love to see more healthy easy meals you can make at home or any cooking/food related content
Author
Hey Patricia,
I definitely don’t cook enough or eat super healthy to post a lot of that content but will try to see where I can go with my food posts in 2018!
Day 10: I love seeing how you mix and match different pieces! I’ve been following your travels and I would say that’s my favourite part of the blog. I would love to see any fashion tips in regards to what is currently in style and what’s trending!
Author
Hey Kim,
Thanks for the feedback! I would definitely love to include some trend p0sts as well to share 🙂 I might have to start incorporating that into my 2018 content!
Day 8: I love giving back to my favourite hospital, Sick Kids! I usually spend a few hours at the hospital on Christmas Day, helping out with handing out toys to the inpatients.
Author
Hey Lena,
That’s such an amazing initiative! I love that you donate some of your time to spend with the children there 🙂 Definitely something that I’ll look into for next year!
Day 9: Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! I always have a tough time sticking to eating one a day with my annual chocolate advent calendar haha.
Author
Hey Lena,
I’m definitely not ashamed to say that as a child I once ripped open one of those chocolate advent calendars and ate the entire thing in one sitting. We should just buy 25 of them and have one for each day LOL!
Day 10: I love your fashion posts, I love your style and I like to get outfit inspirations from you. I would love to see more posts about what you and your boyfriend cook or where you like to eat at in Toronto.
Author
Hey Petrina,
Everyone seems to be loving the food content! I’ll definitely try to see if I can include more in for 2018 😉
Day 10: I love the travel diaries and the top 10 list of what to do in each place you’ve travelled! Definitely want to see more of those even if it’s not out of country 🙂
Author
Hey Lucy!
Thanks for the feedback! I definitely have some travel plans already in place for 2018 and can’t wait to share them with you!
Day 9: Hot chocolate with marshmallows (drink and eat lol), favorite thing in the winter.
Author
Hey Michelle,
I love love love hocho and marshmellows! Try adding in some peppermint extract or a candy cane – makes it exponentially better!
Day 10: I enjoy reading your travel diaries the most! I would like to see even more of your travelogue!
Author
Hey Jessica,
That’s such a great way of putting it! I’m definitely going to be using Travelogue in the future haha. Glad to hear that you’re enjoying that content!
Day 10: Love reading all your travel posts and what to do in each place. Traveling is my favorite thing to do and these posts give me ideas when I finally get to travel to those destinations too! Would love seeing more of them 🙂
Author
Hey Michelle,
So happy to hear that you love my travel posts! I’m definitely traveling a lot more for 2018 so you’ll see lots more of those posts going up!
Day 10: I love reading the food section. I would like to see some recipes if possible.
Author
Hey Linda,
Thanks for the feedback! I’ll definitely try and see if I can incorporate some more recipes into my 2018 content! I’m not much of a cook or baker though lol.
Day 8: I donate winter clothing and make donations to organizations that help with holiday gifts for others
Author
Hey Kelly,
That’s amazing! I donated some of my clothing this year as well 🙂
Day 9: I love anything with sweet potatoes! Pie, casserole- anyting!
Author
Hey Kelly,
I love a good casserole – been meaning to learn how to make one as well!
Day 10: I love the food section and would love to see a recipes!
Author
Hey Kelly,
I’m not much of a cook, but I would love to share some of my favourite and simple recipes to make! Thank you for the suggestion 🙂
Day 10 (12/10): I love your Style section! I love your fashion choices! Love to see more travel 🙂
Author
Hey Jackie,
Thank you for taking the time to read my fashion posts! I’ll definitely be publishing more travel posts in the new year!
Day 10. I enjoy reading your style section but upmost favourite section would have to be gift guides. I was hoping to read this years holiday gift guides and hopefully you do post one!!! Would like a few inspiration for those last minute gifts I have to pick up!
Author
Hey Donna,
Nice to hear that you enjoy the gift guides! I’m thinking of doing a last minute themed one this year!
Day 10: I really enjoy reading your posts about your travels! They are so inspiring and exciting! 😀
Author
Hi Claudia,
Glad to hear that you enjoy my travel content! There will definitely be more of that in 2018!
Day 10 (12/10): Kiehl’s – Mia Fit
Q: What is your favourite content to read on my blog, and what would you like to see more of? I like reading about food, away looking for new places to go to
Author
Hey Marlene,
Thanks for the great feedback! Seems like a lot of you guys would like food!
Day 11: I like to wear sparkly or shiny items for the holidays. I plan on wearing my silver shirt for Christmas.
Author
Hey Linda,
I love sparkly things for the holidays as well! Silver is the perfect thing for Christmas 🙂
Day 11: I’m planning on wearing this vintage knee-length dress I have and never wear! It’s covered in beading and glitter that’s arranged to create and “art-deco” pattern – can’t wait to wear it!
Author
Hey Tessa,
That dress is literally screaming to be worn for the holidays!
Day 11: sparkles and glitter always for the holidays! I’m actually in the middle of making my NYE dress so hopefully that turns out! I also love wearing velvet during the holidays and adding the sparkle and shine via makeup and accessories.
Charlotte
http://www.deconstrut.com
Author
Hey Charlotte,
I can’t wait to see what you create for NYE!
Day 11: I do turn up the sparkle factor for NYE, but I haven’t yet found an outfit so hopefully Boxing Day shopping goes well this year.
Author
Hey Lena,
Here’s to hoping that the Boxing Day Sales yield you some good options!
Day 11: Sparkle all the way for NYE! I’ve got my red dress for Christmas and my bling ready for New Year’s
Author
Hey Aga,
Love the red for Xmas!!
Day 11: My girlfriend loves getting dressed up for the holidays so I do it too to make her happy! For this NYE we’re going to a party to ring in the new year with all our friends!
Day 11: Sparkle factor all the way through the holidays ! Wearing some sexy heels with gorgeous dark emerald green sparkle and then metallic silver shoes to go with my Christmas and NYE outfits !
Day 11: Sparkle factor all the way through the holidays ! Wearing a pair of heels with gorgeous dark emerald green sparkle and then metallic silver shoes to go with my Christmas and NYE outfits !
Author
Hey Lucy,
Emerald green sounds phenomenal! Paired with the sparkle it’ll look amazing!
Day 11: I have this gorgeous plum dress with lace detail that I bought last year but I also got a new black skirt and red velvet top this year. Trying to decide which one to wear when will be the tough part, they’re both so Seasonal! I’ll be turning up the sparkle factor with accessories for both outfits!
Author
Hey Emma,
You should totally do an outfit change in the middle of the event haha! That would be perfect – get the opportunity to wear both outfits at both events!
DAY 10:
My favourite content on your blog would have to be the “Travel” section. Seeing the photos and reading your blog about the different countries/areas you’ve traveled to really sparks an interest. I love to travel too. I would like to see more blogs in your “Food” section because who doesn’t love food? 😛 Like posting blogs about the different restaurants you’ve visited and ate it would be great to read.
Author
Hey Lindsay,
Thanks for the feedback! I looooove to eat out and would definitely try to incorporate more food in 2018! Big things to come on the blog so be on the lookout for more content!
DAY 11: I definitely turn up the sparkle factor during the holidays… especially for NYE. & you’ll see the sparkle factor on my Christmas tree and decorations around my house. For Christmas, my family decided to do a dress code so we can wear anything that is red, white, or green. Or we can wear a combination of all three colours. For NYE, our dress code is wearing anything that has polka dots or “shine bright like a diamond” anything that sparkles/glitters. I’ve already got a polka dot top that shines that I’ll be wearing; it’s cute but stylish.
Author
Hey Lindsay,
That’s so cute that you guys have a dress code! I’ve never done that with my family before and might have to try that one one year! Thanks for the great idea 😉
Day 11: yaaaassss definitely love the sparkles for the holidays (anytime actually LOL), but especially for NYE! I always see pretty outfits on mannequins and I’m always like I WANT THATTTT but I have yet to find the perfect one still. 🙁 For Christmas, I usually opt for something red.
Author
Hey Patricia,
I know exactly how you feel! The Zara mannequins have me feeling all sorts of sparkly right now!
Day 11: I love all things sparkle and glitter for NYE. It’s the only time I ever wear sparkle because I tend to be low key on regular basis. I have a beautiful 1920’s style sparkly dress cued up for that night. I love to wear sparkly red nail polish during the holiday season too.
Author
Hey Carol,
NYE is definitely your time to shine! I’m all for turning up the sparkle at that time of the year!
Day 11: I like to add some sparkle but keep it classy. On Christmas Day I am wearing leather leggings and longer sweater that has glittery stars on it. For New Year’s I will be wearing a LBD and heels.
Author
Hey Suzanne,
Love the comfy factor of your Christmas outfit and the glam style of your NYE one!
Day 11 (12/11): T3 Micro – Convertible Base, Tousled Waves, Undone Waves
Q: Do you turn up the sparkle factor for the holidays? I’m a sparkle girl all year round.
What are you planning on wearing for Christmas and NYE? A velvet dress & jacket with silver sparkles
Author
Hey Marlene,
That sounds like an amazing outfit! I’m loving the velvet trend right now and it helps with the warmth too!
Day 11 (12/11): Q: Do you turn up the sparkle factor for the holidays? What are you planning on wearing for Christmas and NYE?
I’m planning on wearing a new pink sparkle dress from Oak and Fort! Fits me so well so I’m pretty excited to show it off during the holidays. I’ll probably also end up wearing sweats at my moms for Christmas Day in the morning, gotta keep comfy and cozy!
Author
Hey Leslie,
I didn’t know that Oak & Fort had sparkly clothes! I’m definitely going to have to check them out!
Day 11: I love wearing sparkly dresses/skirts for NYE and I love having my nails done with sparkle for the holidays. I’m planning on wearing a rose-goldish sparkly dress.
Author
Hey Petrina,
That rose-gold dress sounds divine! I haven’t yet put together my NYE outfit but definitely am inspired by your colour palette now!
Day 11: NYE and Christmas are the only two days of the year that I can wear my sparkly shirts cause it seems like too much glam for normal school life haha. So definitely going with the sparkles 😀
Author
Hey Michelle,
Go glam or go home! LOL I would definitely say that you can rock the sparkly shirt at school if you wanted to! But absolutely take advantage of the holidays to shine as well!
Day 11: I’ve never been a fan of sparkle outfits cuz I never find a piece that don’t have fall outs, cheap material, and make you uncomfortable the entire time wearing it. Instead, I opt for accessorizing with all things sparkly (i,e,. makeup, nails, clutch, jewelries). Where does everyone get their gorgeous good quality sparkle outfits?!
Author
Hey Helen,
That’s a great move! I hate when sparkly clothes are itchy! I actually got a great bodysuit from Dynamite last year that had sparkles inlayed into the material but wasn’t scratchy at all! Was such a great find 🙂
Day 11: I do turn up the sparkle factor for the holidays, but I keep it subtle! For Christmas I usually wear a shimmery red nail polish while for NYE, I change it up and wear a champagne-colored nail polish with pink glittery sparkles. I’m planning on wearing a Santa sweater that lights up on Christmas Day, and then an all-black outfit with shimmery eyeshadow for NYE!
Author
Hey Becky,
Love the nail colour change up – that’s commitment! I don’t think I’ve ever switched up my nail colour that quickly haha!
Day 11: I dislike sparkly clothing but I love wearing glittery nail polish for the holidays. I plan on wearing a maroon dress with leggings on NYE
Day11 : I am all about the sparkle and anything sequin for the holiday. What i always say is ringing in the new year, i better be shinning bright like a diamond. I have not found what i want to wear yet, but I am hopeful since time is slowly running out. Wish me luck. Did you find anything yet ?
Author
Hey Teresa,
I love being all twinkly for NYE! I have yet to find anything myself this year since I haven’t quite made plans yet but I promise it’ll be just as sparkly!
Day 11: I feel NYE is one of the few appropriate days of the year where I should wear sparkles. I’m wearing a sparkly gold top this NYE
Author
Hey Karen,
NYE is definitely a call for sparkles! And the gold top is definitely perfect for this time of the year 🙂
Day 11: I’ll be celebrating New Years in Vegas! So excited to wear this one shoulder navy dress that is very sparkly. I’ll be pairing it with black pumps. As for Christmas, I’ll be dressing down and staying warm in a turtle neck since the weather is getting colder.
Author
Hey Kim,
The navy sparkly dress sounds lovely! I can definitely get behind turtlenecks for Christmas since all you want to do is cuddle up!
Day11: I turn up the sparkle year round but go all out for the holidays! Anything sparkly will either be on my face or worn on my body, Im talking fenty killawat highlighter sparkle!!! I plan on wearing a cute/ ugly sweater for Christmas and for new years I plan on going full on gold sparkle dress!!
Author
Hey Layma,
I love that you’re not afraid to turn up the sparkle factor on your face as well haha! And damnnnn I would kill to be using the Fenty highlighter!
Day 11 (12/11): I’m slight sparkle girl – I would wear a black dress and sparkle it up with a statement necklace
Author
Hey Jackie,
Any amount of sparkle counts!
Day 11 (December 11): For me, sparkle only comes out when it’s the holidays. I would typically go with a sparkle nail or a sparkle top, nothing too over the top. For New Year’s Eve, I’m searching for a sparkle dress but if I can’t find any, I’m sticking to a black wrap dress with a simple long necklace !
DAy 10: I really like all your travel posts. It helps offer me options for when I want to go. also, you take nice pictures that shows off the place. I would like to see more fashion posts as that is what I am into.
day 12*
Author
Hey Tiffany,
Thanks for the feedback! I love to showcases the places that I travel to besides just the outfits that I’m wearing while I’m there 🙂
day 11 – i keep it simple. I havent chose what i’m wearing yet, since the weather is so fickle. but i’m definitely wearing my faux fur vest
Author
Hey Reeva,
I feel you! It’s been off and on with the cold and we finally got snow so now I feel like I want sweaters!
day 11: LOL wow why did i do that
Author
Hey Tiffany,
No worries! I got them 😉
DAY 11: no glamming it up but we have a family tradition where we wear the ugliest Christmas sweater we can find!
Author
Hey Ting,
I love being able to wear ugly christmas sweaters, such a juxtaposition against the glitz and glam!
Day 11 (12/11): I am not a sparkle gal but I do love my statement pieces.
My husband and I have a tradition to wear matching sweaters to the family Christmas gathering, no sparkle for that day. It’s a black sweater with white reindeer print. This year we are ringing in 2019 in England, there will be a tiny sparkle 🙂 I will incorporate my Yurman bracelet with a lace/silk black dress.
Happy Holidays!
I think I’ll have some glitter left over from the xmas cards I’m writing, but otherwise not. For xmas I am wearing jeggings (elastic waist for food) and my coziest sweater (comfort first). And for New year’s? Perhaps a deal I’ll snag on boxing day!
Day 11: I want to be comfortable during parties, so I usually avoid sequins! But I will turn up the sparkle factor with some accessories! Also, I have this navy blue rosette dress tucked away in my closet, just waiting for this holiday season to come around!
Day 11: I can honestly say, this is the FIRST year I have ever bought an ugly Christmas sweater but its more for work purposes. I love to get festive with my nails having them all glittery and red of course! Still deciding on what to wear for parties but definitely will be rocking some fuzzy socks :P.
Author
Hey Donna,
Ahaha this is the first year that I’ve bought one for myself too! I usually borrow one from someone but caved when I saw the cutest one from Ardene’s lol 🙂
Day 11: YES YES YES! Sparkles all the way to glam things up for the holidays and new year 😉 I also love plaid, so I’ll be wearing plaid and sparkles for xmas and NYE <3
Author
Hey Linda,
Yes so much sparkle! And plaid is perfect against the sparkles!
Day 11: 11/12/17
Hey Victoria!
Christmas and New Years are my favourite holidays! Gotta jazz it up with the sparkles! Haha I’m thinking of a red coat with black turtleneck sweater paired with dark blue jeans. For shoes, some black ankle boots! As for New Years, maybe a sparkly sequin dress with OTK boots!
Hope you have a good holiday!
100% sparkle person! Don’t know my outfits yet but they will include either sequins or velvet! ✨✨
Author
Hey Samantha,
Woohoo for the sparkle! I’m sure you have more than enough time to hunt something down 😉
Day 11: Haven’t though about Christmas outfit but has been looking for a velvet blouse with little details. Love velvet its shiny but not glaring. For sure to give some shimmer for my make up and glitter for nails xoxo
Definitely sparkles!!! Best time of year to wear it 🙂 On Christmas I’ll be wearing a forest green dress most likely with a little bit of sparkle and NYE is still TBD! I’m sure it will also contain a little bit of holiday sparkle!
Day 11: I am not a sparkly type of person so I will not be turning on the sparkle this Christmas but now that I think about it, I would be open to finding a cute piece! ☺️✨
Author
Hey Kelila,
I’m not huge on sparkles regularly but Christmas is the time of the year to turn it on for sure!
Day 11: honestly, I’m afraid of sparkles! I usually stick to just my makeup and some jewelery. Leather sheen at best. But I’m looking to give it a shot! Always loving my merino sweaters and wool topcoats for the holidays
Author
Hey Alaina,
Leather is good for Christmas too! I love playing around with textures during the holidays since it’s so much fun 🙂
Day 11 – The holidays are ALL about the sparkle factor! Christmas I tend to be more on the cozy side so I’ll wear an off the shoulder sweater with leather leggings. I like to add little touches of sparkle so I’ll have my nails/eye makeup done with some shimmer. For my NYE outfit I’ll be making a trip to Zara because they have lots of sparkle out right now. Can’t wait!
Day 11: I like shimmery makeup! Not sure what I’m wearing yet 🙂
Author
Hey Kelly,
I love the idea of shimmery makeup! I’m not that great with my makeup so I always end up celebrating Christmas with sparkly clothes haha!
Day 11: I bought dupes for the YSL crystal Niki boots and a star print dress. So you could say: yes I’m turning up the sparkle!
Day 11: It’s really the only time of year when I feel like I can get away with a little more sparkle! Most probably gonna’ be a bright red lippie with some iridescence to it, ’cause I can! Hehe! In regards to what I’ll be wearing for the holidays, I have this thing where I need to wear at least one new article of clothing when the New Year rings in. Maybe, this year it means something with sequins…🙃🤔 Haha definitely tempted! But, what I’m really excited about for the Holidays (probably a little too excited) is being able to wear ALL THINGS VELVET and getting away with it. Muahaha! I can’t wait. #noshame
Day 11:
Hey Victoria!
I honestly love turning on the sparkle for the holidays, specially NYE!✨
This year Im planing to wear a square neck LBD and a pair of chunky glittery heels!✨✨ Im also looking for a faux fur coat to wear, so I am hoping I will find one during boxing week! 🙂
PS. I couldnt find the comment, but I think its soooo kind of you to take the time to reply! hahaha last time I surprised my boyfriend with a jacket, I packed it tightly in a shoebox ahahahah his face was priceless!<3
Author
Hey Gabriela,
I love a sparkle for NYE! Sparkles should definitely be flying everywhere for that time of the year!
I love love love the faux fur coats at Topshop right now – they have the perfect teddy bear coat if that’s what you’re looking for!
My favourite part of this giveaway is being able to reply back to each and every one of the comments 🙂 I love to learn more about my readers and it’s so entertaining! What do you plan on doing with the wrapping situation this year for your boyfriend?!
December 11, 2017 – Day 11
I feel like the holidays are the one time of year where a lot of sparkle is expected! I can’t wait to rock a sparkly dress for New Years ( and beautiful tousled waves ;))!!
Day 11: I’m not usually a sparkle/shimmer type of person – I like to keep my style classic. However for this year, my friends and I are planning to be as extra as possible haha full on sequins and sparkly dresses. We all ordered them from online and it hasn’t arrived yet so fingers crossed they’ll fit right! Thank you for doing this giveaway!
Author
Hey Rose,
I love the extra-ness of your plans! Go all the way it’s definitely the time of the year to do it without feeling bad!
Day 11: I tend to add sparkle through my jewelry and makeup!
Author
Hey Gladys!
I love sparkly makeup but can never accomplish it chicly lol. So I just gravitate towards clothing haha.
Day 11: My style is very simplistic and would usually prefer comfort over style… So for the holidays this year, I’m planning to wear this dress I bought when I was back home just 3 weeks ago!
Day 11: I definitely try to add in a little of sparkle factor to my classic style. This year for NYE, I plan on wearing this beautiful wispy, black feathery skirt with a black top that has bit of sparkle in it and pairing all this with some metallic flats. I fell in love with the skirt as soon as I saw it in stores!
Day 11. No sparkles for Christmas just my pyjamas to spend the night in with friends and family. I’ll save my A-game for New Years! Tights, boots, a lace dress or something with a pop of colour and warm jacket to save me from the Toronto cold!
Day 11: The Holidays are the one time of year where I get sparkly! Most of the time I dress pretty casual. But I’m going to go all out this year with a glittery sequin outfit and my hair done up! Can’t wait.
Day 12: I work in a lab and it is always busy around the holidays. I try to relax by having a good workout or going out for a good meal! I like to workout because it really clears my mind and eating great meal always makes me feel better!
Author
Hey Kim,
I used to work in a lab so I completely get the stress! Everyone is trying to wrap up their projects before year end 🙁
A good workout always helps!
Day 12: the holidays always has me so busy and worried about gifts that sometimes it’s nice to just force yourself to sit back and enjoy the snowfall while sipping some hot cocoa!
Charlotte
http://www.deconstrut.com
Author
Hey Charlotte!
I know! I have to shop for so many people that it gets me a little anxious sometimes. I might try to propose a no gift Christmas one year and see how it goes. Dinners and hot chocolate FTW!
day 12: i relax by having a hot shower, setting the mood with lots of candles, playing some chillout music on spotify and pamper myself with a face mask and mani pedi at home
Day 12: I have exams right before that are a VERY BIG stress LOL. Normally I’ll give myself mini breaks throughout but I try to relax by watching an episode on TV (Currently prevents me from binge watching The Crown) or bake some holiday treats! The holidays are normally a break/de-stresser from exams but I always worry about finishing up all the shopping and having time to wrap them before Christmas Eve
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Hey Emma,
I LOVE The Crown! I haven’t started the new season yet as I’m trying to work my way through the second season of This Is Us!
Best of luck with your exams – you’ll ace them! And eat allllll the baked goodies!
Day 12: I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t stressed during the holidays. If it weren’t for all the exams stacked in December, everything that leads up to the holiday would be 100x more enjoyable. Strangely, I get very agitated if I don’t study during the break because I know what awaits me in January so my way of relaxing is studying/preparing for the new term. I look forward to the day where I won’t feel guilty for indulging in relaxation during the holidays (& be able to afford it haha)
P.S. Thank you for taking your time to reply back to comments! I will definitely check out Dynamite for NYE outfit inspo!
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Hey Helen,
That’s a good way of putting it! Trust me, you will definitely enjoy not studying down the road when you’re done your exams 😉 I remember that stress!
I’m usually stressed from studying for exams before the holiday begins and my method of destressing is encouraging myself that I’m almost done and I usually plan places to go or eat (I enjoy going on food adventures with my friends or family!) so that I have something to look forward to when exams are over.
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Hey Patricia,
Seems like lots of people studying around the holidays! At least once the holidays start you’ll have the time off to relax!
The thing I find most stressful about the holidays is it suddenly seems like I don’t have any time. Spare moments are taken up by winter activities, planning, gift shopping and anything else and suddenly a month’s gone by! I find it can be easy to forget to take a moment for myself this time of year so this year I’ve been really focused on making sure I set time aside to reset. A quick meditation, yoga or even just a cup of tea and sitting still really seem to help refresh. 🙂
Forgot to specify but! Day 12
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Hey Tessa,
Haha my sentiments too! I feel that once the holidays roll along I’m going to so many dinners and gift exchanges that there isn’t actually much time in itself to really relax and enjoy the time off!
Exactly! And it’s such a great time of year, best to make sure we enjoy it!
Day 12: December is definitely one of the most hectic months of the year with the holidays and exams coming up, it definitely stresses me out! However I try to find little ways to pamper myself and de-stress. Doing even a 20 minute face masks helps a lot! I recently bought a face steamer to help my skin better absorb the essence. That way, if I am unable to make a trip to the spa, I can still try to pamper my skin!
Day 12: I get stressed during the holidays due to the planning and meet ups alongside the present shopping and working! I try to relax by taking a nice warm shower and getting cozy under my blanket 💕
Um, yes! The holidays can be so stessful 😤 I destress with face masks, lots of tea, warm baths and ofcourse Christmas movies📽🎄
Day 12- Um, yes! The holidays can be so stressful😤 I destress with face masks, lots of tea, warm baths and ofcourse Christmas movies📽🎄
day 12: I’m usually stressed about not having enough money to buy presents for the people I love. Also, during the holidays I always overeat so I have to worry about going to the gym later. I know it is not about the price, but things can be pricey these days. And I usually start stressing about the next semester already haha. I try to relax by watching movies and keeping my brain occupied. I also enjoy a hot bath with bathbombs from lush.
Day 12: Hi Victoria! YESSSS, the holidays are extremely stressful for me. My entire December compose of me studying for my exams and stress shopping for last minute Christmas gifts! I try to relax by eating lots of delicious foods and by binge watching Netflix shows 😂😂
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The holidays can be uber stressful. I like to unwind in front of the TV with a favourite snack. Meditate. Nap or even attend a hot yoga class. It depends what kind of stress I am. If I am overworked I want to relax. If I have my mind racing, hot yoga does the trick. I also have loved journaling these past few months to help with anxiety!
Day 12: Holiday season is always stressful!! Thinking of what to buy everyone and shopping in crowded malls with long lines is the worst 😦😦
Day 12 – I never really found the holidays stressful, this time of year actually excites me. So I don’t get overwhelmed I write down my list of gifts for people prior to going to the mall so I know which stores I need to go to. Another little secret I buy the peppermint halo wand from Saje Wellness and I use it prior to my trip to mall so I’m relaxed and less anxious!
Day 12: for part of the holidays, I actually have to work and so from that perspective it does stress me out. However, on the days that I do have off, I like to take it easy – sleep in, dim sum with my bf, and do a bit of shopping.
Day 12 — I actually schedule an alarm to remind me to go to sleep! It helps me ensure i get at least a good 7 hours of sleep
Day 12- Holidays usually don’t have me stressed because that is what exams are for LOL. However, to relax during this time I crank up holiday songs like thee Christmas anthem by Mariah Carey to sing and dance to for pent up relieve or take a relaxing hot shower. Either works 🙂
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Q: Does the holidays ever have you stressed, and if so, how do you relax?
A. No, the holidays don’t stress me – I shop all year round, so I don’t have to do it during the holidays season with tonnes of crazies.
I relax by taking bubble baths, listening to music, reading a book, watching a movie & so on.
Day 12: When I get stressed from the holidays, I sit down and read a good book.
Day 12: The most stressful part of the holidays is finding gift for everyone, I’m so bad at choosing gifts. Best way to distress is to snuggle up in my blankets with some hot chocoate and marathon some kdramas 😀
Day 13: Im guessing you mean of 2017? Although i am so looking forward to 2018!! My favorite memory would have to be booking our wedding hall for our wedding next year!! Its been a very stressful year and to check that off the list was very relieving!
day 12: the holidays always stress me out, but with managing work and school full time I think Im well experienced on how to handle stress lol! I can always calm myself down by lighting a holiday scented candle, sitting in some cozy Pjs with a warm cup of tea, and making a very detailed check list on what needs to be done. That always seems to work for me!
Day 13: Honestly, 2017 was such a great year for me. My favourite memory of 2017 would be my trip to Phuket and Vietnam earlier this year as a graduation gift! I love that I got to experience such a great vacation, eat amazing food and reconnect with family. That vacation made me want to travel more and I’m hoping to go to South Korea, Tokyo and Hong Kong one day!
Day 13: My favourite memory of 2017 is finding my ginger rescue kitten after losing our beloved cat to illness. I had wanted one since I was child and I finally found the little purr monster I was always looking for. <3
(sad I missed all these other giveaway days!)
Day 13: wow thank you for another yet amazing giveaway item. There is just so many amazing memories in 2017 that is so hard to put into words, but if i were to recall one it would be my 3 year anniversary trip to Italy with my husband. We had amazing time together, and i just can’t wait to explore more in the coming year together.
Day 13: That necklace is stunning! My favorite 2017 memory would be taking my first yoga class. My teacher was so inspirational and has taught me to have a more positive outlook on life. I’m continuing to take more classes and hope to include yoga into my daily routine.
Day 13: My favourite memory is when my bf and I visited Santorini and Athens in Greece! It was a destination that I’ve always wanted to go and the fact that we were able to do so was just amazing and it was the best vacation ever!
Day 13: My wedding in Palm Springs in April was my favorite memory this year!
Day 13: My favourite memory of 2017 was when I officially became an Auntie to a beautiful baby boy named Toby. He’s perfect in every single way (even when he poops on me). I have only known him for a matter of days, but I know I’m going to love him forever.
Day 13: My favourite memory is purchasing and moving into my first condo!
Day 13: I think my favourite memory this year was watching the sunset in Kauai after spending the day snorkeling and hiking! Can’t wait to make new memories next year!
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Day 13: My favourite memory of 2017 was celebrating going on my first sisters’ trip with my twin to New Orleans. We’ve traveled together in groups, but never just the two of us and although we’re best friends, I was afraid we’d fight like cats and dogs. It was the smoothest vacation ever and we’re already planning our next sisters’ trip.
Day 13: Thank you so much for another giveaway! I’m going to miss reading stories and experiences from everyone in thelistlistt community as well as sharing mine. My favourite memory of 2017 would be my birthday. My bf reached out to my closest friends to plan a surprise for me. I’m a huge birthday planner for loved ones all year round but comes my birthday- being late in the year & is always during exams- everyone including myself don’t have time so it was never really celebrated. This year was my first to experience such love & blessing on my birthday, lots of tears were shed. I feel for everyone with a birthday close to the holidays or during exam season!
Day 13: My favorite memory this year was watching fireworks on the Fourth of July. It was the first time we’d had the family all together in awhile so it was extra special.
Day 13: 2017 was the year I met my girlfriend and that will forever be the most memorable and favourite moment of the year!
Day 13: My favorite memory is an amazing family vacation that we had in the Dominican Republic in the beginning of the year. We had a wonderful time bonding and relaxing!
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Hi Gladys,
DR is a beautiful place! I haven’t been back in years from when I first went and hope that it was just as nice as before!
Day 13: there are so many favourite moments to think back on but what I’m totally grateful for is getting my first full time job this year!! Went back to school for a post graduate certificate after not being able to find a stable job for a year and my co-op placement sealed the deal with my hunt! I’m looking forward to all of the new challenges that’ll come with the responsibility I have in my role. Thank you for these giveaways and looking forward to your content in 2018!
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Hey Donna,
That’s amazing! I’m so glad to hear that you were able to secure a full time job 🙂 Hopefully 2018 will be just as amazing for you as 2017 has been!
Day 13: A favorite memory of 2017 was going to see a workshop of a designer I had admired for a while. I got a tour and talked with him. Was a great day!
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Hey Michelle,
That sounds like it was so enjoyable! Which designer did you get to meet?
Day 13: My favourite memory of 2017 is changing my job to something that suits me better.
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Hey Linda,
That’s amazing! I’m glad that you were able to find a new job that you enjoy 🙂
Day 13: My favourite memory of 2017 is having my sister and brother-in-law coming to visit and bringing their daughter who is nursing in London England to surprise me.
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Hey Suzanne,
That must have been such a sweet surprise!
My favorite memory of 2017 was meeting Sir Ian McKellen in NYC, and later hearing about his amazing career in a moving speech, surrounded by friends, 2017 has been an awesome year! December 13, 2017
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Hey Ray,
It sounds like you’ve had an amazing year! 2018 will be just as amazing for you too!
Day 13: My best memory has to be the ones I made on my trip to Asia last summer! Finally got to go on my dream trip to Korea and Japan with my friends and it was amazing. Loved every moment there.
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Hey Michelle,
That seems like an amazing trip! I’ve never been to Asia and it’s definitely high up on my bucket list!
Day13: Although this year wasn’t the best for me (def not my favourite year), the most memorable memory I have of this year is definitely graduating from post secondary and getting my first car 🙂
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Hey Patricia,
Those are amazing memories to have from this year! Not every year will be amazing but at least you have fun things to look back on 🙂 Congratulations on graduating!
My favourite memory of 2017 are going on spontaneous trips around Toronto with my sister whenever we both had the day off from work. We always end up having so much fun!
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Hey Linda,
That sounds like such a great trip! I love taking in the time to enjoy Toronto 🙂