My Christmas Wishlist

Hello Gorgeous friends! Happy Monday, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving weekend.  I have been enjoying this Holiday season so much! I've already wrapped gifts and am getting everything ready for Christmas! Today I wanted to share with you my Christmas wish list. These are thing that I LOVE and have wanted for a while. Some are practical while others are a dream I am hoping Santa brings a few of these things on Christmas Eve! ;)

My Christmas Wishlist by krista-lenaem 

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What are you wishing for this Christmas! Share them with me in the comments below! 

Krista 

Happy Thanksgiving

Hello Sweet Lovely Friends, I hope to find you in the midst of a great Wednesday. I am a busy bee getting my house all ready for my Thanksgiving guest's tomorrow. But today I want to take time to share with you what I am most thankful for.

This last year has been a crazy one in my life and in the lives of those I love most. We have been in a season of constant change and uncertinty. I know that God has an amazing plan and purpose but if I can be honest I have been struggling to see it. Which brings me to the to this: I am thankful for a God that loves me despite my struggles and anxiety.  He loves me so much that even though I fall short of His glory everyday He sent His only son to die for me. That He still loves me even when I can get caught up in the worries of this world and forget to see his perfect plan for me. I have been reminded by Him that I am not alone. He goes before me, He will never leave me. His love and forgiveness is something I am eteranly graeful for.     
                                                                              

I am thankful for my family. Especially me sisters. They are my heart and my best friends. They have made me the person I am today and their support and encouragment means everything to me. They love the Lord with every inch of their being. I looked up to them in a million ways. My heart is filled with emotion when I think of how grateful I am to have them in my life.

I am thankful for my Home, that I have a bed to sleep in and food inmy cupboards. I have a car to drive and a great group of frineds that encorage me and uplift me.

I am thankful for my Job, that everyday I get to wake up and do somthing that I love.


And I am so very thankful for this Blog and for YOU! This blog even though is still pretty new it has been a place where I get to share my heart with you all. I get to meet so many wonderful people and build community with others. That is my hearts desire. I am thankful that you come back and read and share life with me.


I wish for you a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy this time with the people you love the most. I will be taking a little break to spend time with my family, but am SO Excited to be back Monday with my Christmas wish list! See you all then

Krista 

December Bucket List



Hello sweet friends! The holiday season is here and in full swing. I LOVE it. This is my absolute favorite time of year and I try to absorb as much as I can during this season. So today we have a "special addition" if you will of my seasonal bucket list. I love to have a bucket list for each season. There is something so fun about writing a list and enjoying the fun things that enhance the season.

I normally just do a bucket list for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. But I like to do a special one just for December and make it festive for the holiday season. So without further ado here is my...

December Bucket List:

 

* Drive around and look at Christmas lights

 

* Drink Hot Coco

 

* Bake Christmas Cookies

 

 

* Watch Elf

 

 

* Go Sledding

 

 

* Host a "Favorite Things" Holiday Party

 

 

* Read "Twas the Night Before Christmas"

 

 

* Listen To Christmas Music

 

 

* Watch The Grinch

 

 

* Buy and wrap Christmas gifts for a family in need

 

 

* Make a sugar cube house with my niece

 

 

 

So there you have it! I can already cross off a few (lets be real I have been listening to Christmas music since Nov. 1st!) I hope to cross off the rest in the next few weeks and make lots of Christmas memories!! What are some fun things you like to do during the Christmas season! I would love to hear about them!

 

Krista 



 



Five on Friday!

Happy Friday!!! I am so excited for the weekend. Next week I have a short week at work and then it's Thanksgiving!!!! I cannot wait to spend time with my family, eat yummy food, and watch my Packers play! This year Thanksgiving will be at my house so I will be spending my weekend preparing and tacking my To Do list! Today we are linking up with A. Liz Adventures for another Five on Friday!



One//  This year I am hosting Thanksgiving for my family. I am so excited but a little nervous about thawing and cooking the Turkey. So if you have any tips or tricks that you can share please feel free to leave them in the comments below! It would be greatly appreciated! :)

Two // Last weekend we had a pottery painting night at my church. It's always the best time. We eat yummy treats and just paint for hours, I never knew how therapeutic it could be. I painted a cute Christmas plate and a coffee mug. I can't wait to see the finished product!

 

Three// Last Sunday my heart could not wait any longer and I decorated for Christmas!!! I will give you a full house holiday tour but here is another sneak peek

 

 



Four// I'm digging this Plaid Shirt Dress from Old Navy right now! I am hoping that it will go on sale this Black Friday and then I will snatch it up real quick!

Five// #PrayforParis: In the wake of the devastation that happened in Paris one week ago today I encourage you to continue to pray for the families and people of Paris. My heart aches for those who lost loved ones and for the people of Paris. With Thanksgiving this next week hold your families a little closer and remember all the things we can be thankful for.

Any fun plans you have for this weekend? I would love to hear about them. Have a great weekend sweet friends!

Krista 







Top Five: Favorite Books

Hello lovely friends! Today I want to share with you my Top five favorite books. I love to read yet I find that I don't do it as often as I should. I need to get back into the habit of reading a new book at least every other month if not every month!


One// Little Women: I love this book, I have read it and re read it a hundred times and it never gets old to me. This is a classic that everyone should read.

 

Two// Crash the Chatterbox: This book was apart of a small group I was in last summer at Church. Anxiety is something I struggle with sometimes and this book helped me to not listen to the anxious thoughts in my head, but to continue to trust God and listen to His voice. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three// Gone Girl



 

Four// The Circle Maker

 



 

Five// The Confident Women



 

 

Do you love to read? What are some of your favorite books. I would love to know a great recommendation if you have one! 

Krista

My Morning Routine

Good Morning pretty friends! I hope you all had a great weekend! Mine went by fast but it was exactly what I needed after a long week! If you saw my Five on Friday post I mentioned we had a pottery night at Church. It was so fun, I painted a cute Christmas plate and a coffee cup for someone as a Christmas gift. I can't wait to see how they turn out! This weekend I also decorated my house for Christmas!!! I will share with you a full holiday home tour but for now I will give you a sneak peak!

 



It was extra cozy last night, I snuggled up and watched a Hallmark Christmas movie! It was the BEST!




But now onto today's post. I have had a lot of request from you guys for my morning and night routines. I am a girl that needs consistency and to have things organized so I tend to stick to a schedule. So without further adieu here is my morning routine.



I am up really early for work, so I usually shower the night before and  make sure all my alarms are set! I tend to hit the snooze button so I always set an extra alarm (or two) just to be safe!

 

 

By 4:30 I am awake with a cup of coffee in hand! ( Side note LOVING this new mug from the Starbucks Holiday line. Gold and leopard print. yes please!) 

 

 

Then I was my face, brush my teeth, do my hair and a quick 5 minute makeup!

 

 



 

 

Since I have to wake up so early I try to have my lunch and breakfast packed the night before so all I need to do is through it in my bag and be out the door! 

By 5:15am I in my car jaming out to the radio. Today it was Christmas music. And on my way to work.

 

 

 

 

Sometimes a quick stop for another coffee is necessary...... 

 

 

 

Then by 5:45-5:50am I arrive at work and am ready to start my day! I hope this helps get to know me a little better. I'll share my night time routine with you guys in a few weeks! Do any of you have to get up really early for work? Any tip or tricks you can share! I am always looking for new ways!

 

 

 

Happy Monday!!

 

Krista 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Five on Friday

Good Morning sweet friends, Happy Happy Friday! Can you believe another week has come and gone. I had such a good week and I have some fun things planned for this weekend I can't wait to share with you. As always we are linking up with  A. Liz Adventures    for another Five on Friday!



One// Tonight we are having a pottery night at my church and I cannot wait. Do you know how relaxing it is to just sit and paint. And adding your best girls and yummy treat makes it all the more fun! Keep a look out next week for pictures of our painting night.


Two// I picked up some new nail polish this week, they are Revlons Bewitching and Vixen I can't wait to try them out and let you know how I liked them!

Three// I went "Shopping" this week at my house to spruce up my living room a little bit. I love to go through my decor pieces and redo my space with things I already own.



Four// Anybody else as excited as I am for the holiday candles from Bath and Body Works!!

 

Five// I love me some Mexican food, this week I tried a new taco bake recipe that I will share with you! Look for it next week on the Blog.

 

Do you have anything fun planned for your weekend? I would love to hear them!

 

Krista

 

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