Hi and Happy New Year, my readers!

I'm Rebecca's (beautiful) younger sister and I'm taking over EF for the day :). I thought a lot about what to write, and decided to reflect with you on motivating yourself to get sh*t done when all you want to do is order Garlic Knots from Papa John's and watch Grey's Anatomy... (or is that just me?). 
The TV and my phone are both my sometimes-enemy. I love that they both allow me to see the world from my fingertips, but at the same time it's too easy to go down a vortex and emerge an hour later having watched a dozen pointless YouTube videos.
So, my New Year's Resolution is to limit my screen (both phone and TV) time severely, and to get sh*t done without putting it off. 
Anyone else with me? Good luck!

Like sand through the hour glass, so our days of our lives. Just like that, 2018 is coming to an end and 2019 is moving in strong. to sum up 2018 for me I would say Fashion, Family, Fun and dogs. Not the biggest year of my life, and not the worst, but id still give it a thumbs up! Like, I (mentioned here) I really dislike resolutions. It's a always good to have goals, but again its a bummer when you don't complete your resolutions. Anyway, Still working on my goals for the year, what are some of yours? Wish you and yours a Happy New Year! See yall in 2019!

In a blink of any eye, Christmas is here! Im so ready to open our Christmas pajamas (tradition) watch non stop holiday movie. oh and of course spend Christmas with my family. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! I hope Santa is good to all of you!

With Christmas being 9 days away, it's hard to make sure you get the full Christmas experience. There are so many things to do, and so little time. So, I created a fun checklist to fulfill your Christmas activities! Enjoy!

• ​​​Drink Eggnog by the fire.
• Sip on homemade hot cocoa.
• Go to Snowflake Lane parade. 
• Throw on your favorite tacky Christmas sweater.
• Watch Elf, Home Alone, and all the classic Christmas movies. (my favorites mentioned here)  
• Mail a letter to Santa/visit Santa.
• Listen to Holiday music 24/7.
• Go to a Christmas tree farm.
• Decorate your house with mistletoes and bows. 
• Send Christmas Cards out. 
• Buy a Gingerbread house. 
• Go Sledding/skiing 
• Bake and decorate Christmas cards.
• Go xmas shopping and wrap with pretty wrapping.
• Sing Christmas Carols. 
• Cut and create paper snowflakes. 
• Attend The Nutcracker ballet. 
• Take a family drive to see the neighborhood holiday decorations.
• Remember He's the reason for the season!

A few days ago, I finally read the book, The Polar Express. Such a cute book, and the meaning behind the story really gave me the feels. If you have not read or watched the movie of it;  Santa gives this little boy a bell, "This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas, as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart." The little boy hears the bell rings but the grown ups don't and as he grows up, "At one time most of my friends could hear the bell. But as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found, one Christmas, that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me...as it does for all who truly believe." Anyway, really touched me, just remember the meaning and innocence of Christmas.