I am a whimp when it comes to the temp!

I don’t know about you, but I am one who gets cold very very easily!!!

I was listening on the radio and heard this on the news that your normal house temperature should be set at 68 degrees.

My first thought was holy smokes, there is no way. I am just that thin blooded.

But all in the name of saving money, I had the temperature last night set to 68.

I wish y’all could have seen me. I went to bed in sweat pants, shirt, hoodie over that, and found the thickest socks possible.

And when I got under my warm sheets, it felt like perfection. I was snug as a bug.

I am one who has always set my temp above 70. But not anymore. I need to save money in every way that I can.

But if you were like me and clueless about it, I’m here to let you know.. 68. Ha!

Your electric bill will thank you.

Speaking of the cold… I received a sweet package yesterday from my wonderful blog friend Rebecca and she sent me this scarf (that she made by hand) among a few other things.



Perfect for this cold day!!

Stay warm y’all.

And promise my next post won’t be about the weather, ha!

Oh, and I'll be going to North Carolina the week after Christmas with the family and our friend who we'll be visiting sent me this picture.



Brrrrrr. But SO SO beautiful!!!! Looks like we'll most likely see some snow!!!!! :)

Oh the weather outside is frightful....

Picture taken this morning.

I'll pause a moment for this who wish to do so, may laugh....... And I'm talking to you northerners, ha!

What can I say, us Floridians were not made for the cold!

So let it snow, let it snow! Or not, ha!

But baby, it's cold outside!!

I'm a little confused, so I will leave you with one question. My poor thumb, how will it ever stay warm??

A little love list!

There are 5 things (among MANY) I love about the Christmas season:

First and foremost, the birth of Jesus. By far the best gift we'll ever receive.

Christmas cards.

The precious time spent with family.

Christmas songs:

There are a few Christmas songs that I just LOVE LOVE LOVE.

We sang this at church yesterday. So beautiful!

Labor of Love


Mary did you know?


Christmas offering


Grown-up Christmas List


This song is so beautiful, and our lists definitely change as we get older, huh?

Christmas Shoes.

Let me just say that I know a majority of the human population do not like this Christmas song because it’s sad and depressing. But it makes me cry EVERY time. This song just says so much about the human spirit and what Christmas is all about.



And lastly, but certainly not least.



Oh, it's going to be a SAD day come the end of December when this is no longer on TV.

Nothing beats some good Christmas movies.

But you know what.... ALL this stuff is wonderful, but doesn't compare to the peace and joy we find through Jesus Christ during the holiday season and ALL year round.

Pray you are taking the time to slow down, take in everything, and not letting it pass you by!

From heaven we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, Philip. 3:20

So funny and cute!!

We all have that gag gift idea we have to come up with for that office party or some other holiday gathering.

This year our family drew names and we're exhanging gifts but we also are doing a white elephant/gag gift exchange, whatever you want to call it.

I was stumped, and also we put a $5 price limit on it.

Then my friend Holly came up with a wonderful and great gift idea that she had seen before, so I have to give her the credit and I decided to go with it.

Snowman poop.

Yes, you heard correctly. Snowman poop.



Get some small marshmellows, and I got this container to put them in.

Adding this.



Brilliant, eh????

And I also went under my $5 budget!

Go me, ha!!

Signed, sealed, delivered!

I got my Christmas Cards sent off, and so I wanted to share. I am VERY pleased with how they turned out!

Love spreading Christmas cheer. (And the dog is pretty cute, too) :)

I'll be linking up with Faith's Christmas Card Carousel on December 15th as well. And you should too. It will be fun!





But being the impatient person I am, just couldn't wait to show y'all. Ha!!

This truly is the most wonderful time of the year!!

Cracker Barrel + Blog friend = Good Times!

I have met some of the sweetest and most amazing people through the blog world!!

When I get together with a blog friend in Florida, most of the time it’s because they are here visiting the happiest place on earth, Disney World.

I always love when I have a chance to connect and spend time with a blog friend. And in this case, now turned IRL friend!

I briefly met Courtney back in April when we had a big blogger meet up in Atlanta at the Beth Moore conference. Courtney and her family were here for a week visiting Orlando, and this past Saturday on her last day here we met at Cracker Barrel for breakfast.



Our time wasn’t nearly long enough and she is the sweetest person ever. Enjoyed our time together Courtney, talking over a yummy breakfast. And hope we can connect again real SOON!!! So glad we were able to make it happen.

Come back to Orlando again, please :)

I just have to say again that the friendships that can be made through the avenue of blogging is a crazy and beautiful thing!!!

And for the record, if you visit a Cracker Barrel in Florida, this is what you shall find!! :)

Wordless Wednesday- Happy December!!!

My nieces just wanted to say Happy December!!!







It's the most wonderful time of the year!!!! :)