Okay, so I’ve already discussed how winter officially starts in my mind the day after Thanksgiving. So no need to point out the fact that it doesn’t really start until the 21st of December. No need at all. Mainly because I am stubborn and will not listen to you anyway, so really, it’s futile. Sorry. So, yeah. Winter! I made a little listy-poo of the things I want to do this season. Really, it’s more of a “Christmas to do” since honestly, everything I’ve thought of is going to be happening in the month of December leading up to Christmas, although winter lasts through, what, February? March? April? Anybody know?
– Pick out a tree and decorate it
– Go ice skating
– Bake a lot of cookies! It’s a Norwegian tradition to make like 7 types of cookies, but I doubt that will happen. Every year we say we’re going to, and it never gets to be that much (7 is a lot, people!) so I’m not even going to try this year. I think it counts (at least in my mind) to do multiple batches, yes?
– Watch Christmas movies (musts are Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, Muppet Christmas Carol, and Love Actually. Okay, I really like Christmas movies. See a whole list of movies my hubby made here!)
– Peppermint Hot chocolate and Peppermint Mochas
– Wrap presents
– Capture all of the special moments with my camera (and videos!)
– Drive around looking at lights
– Wear all of my coats!
– Attend the Nutcracker
– See “Les Mis” and “The Hobbit” in theatres
– Send Christmas cards
– Family Christmas photos
– Christmas shopping trip
– Friendsmas party
– Make a Pinterest Christmas craft (because, let’s be honest, I have a lot!)
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What are some things on your Winter to do list?
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Oh my goodness, I definitely need to pump out some pinterest projects as well. Love your winter list!
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Thanks! And yesss, I feel some arts and crafts time coming up veryyy soon! ;)
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love your list. i am working on a list of my own right now. i can’t believe it is december!!! crazy how fast this year went. xoxo
Thank you, Jillian! :) I’d love to see your list when you finish it! Seriously, how is it already December?!
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Ok, can you believe that The Hobbit comes out this month?! And then Christmas not long after! I am SO excited :) December is just such a nice month!
Blessings <3
Eeek, I am SO excited, too!! :) It’s just the best time of year!
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Loving your list. I need to start making some Pinterest inspired Christmas crafts!
Aw thanks, Amber!! YES, let’s have a Pinterest partyyy!! ;)
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I love your list and I am sooo excitd to bake tons of cookies! :)
Yesss, so many cookies so little time!! ;)
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I love christmas, cookies, and christmas movies! Love your list!
I can’t wait for Les Mis to come out!! One of my favorite musicals and it looks sooo good!!!
Ahhh, it’s my favorite musical, too!!! I seriously am so excited. I know I will be balling like a baby. Can’t. Wait.
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Love your list! I’ve been meaning to sit down and write my own winter to do list. There’s so much I want to do! Christmas movies, Christmas lights, bake cookies, drink hot chocolate… Love this time of year!
Ahh me too, girl! It’s definitely my favorite time of year! :) You’ve got the makings of a good list, yourself, there!
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7 types of cookies is quite the challenge! Maybe I will attempt it. I mean people wear sweaters to hide the holiday pounds right?
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hahaha I love it! YES, that is exactly what sweaters are for. That’s why the oversized look is so in this season! ;)
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Random! I met you this summer and just stumbled onto your blog from Kaitlin Leigh. Lovely list. Ice skating in central park is definitely on my list as we are heading off to NYC this winter. Are you interested in swapping buttons?
Oh my gosh, I remember youuuu!! :) I’m so glad you found me, girl! Yes, let’s swap buttons! Mine’s on the right side of my blog!
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LOVE this list!!
Thanks, girl! :)
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yay, for christmas movies!!! i also bake TONS of cookies!! i usually give them out and keep a few for me ;)
I will definitely be giving lots of cookies out, too! The best way to make friends ;)
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I haven’t done a Winter to-do list. I don’t really have much desire to do much other than cuddle on the couch with hot chocolate.
Cuddling with hot chocolate sounds pretty perfect to me! :)
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7 types! that’ll be fun. :) Fabulous post, love. If you get a sec, I’d love to hear your thoughts on my latest. xo
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It’ll be fun, but definitely a challenge. ;)
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Cuddle kitties – CHECK! lol I knew I loved you b/c you have cats. lol =)
hehe YES! Cuddling kitties is a given! ;)
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Friendsmas sounds so fun! I love baking during the holidays, there’s something about a warm kitchen and the smell of cookies!!!
Baking cookies pretty much = the holidays to me! There’s nothing more comforting!
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I love this list! It’s everything I love to drag my husband around doing! Can’t wait to go ice skating, start baking, and watching all my Christmas movies, especially White Christmas! So much fun.
haha YES, “it’s everything I love to drag my husband around doing” pretty much sums it up perfectly! ;) And I’m adding White Christmas to my list of movies to watch!
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I need to make a Christmas craft as well. What am I waiting for??!
I knowww!!! It’s already December, eek! I haven’t started one either yet, so we’re in this together! ;)
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I love, love this idea! May have to steal the idea and create a winter list of sorts. ;-)
YES, do it! I’d love to see your winter to do! :)
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Can’t wait to see all (or at least some) of your winter coats! My Winter list involves reading like 9 books and getting myself a great pair of low heeled boots. And of course decorating the tree, taking a family portrait, and all that other Christmasy stuff.
Love your blog!
Lauren
Aw you’re so sweet!! :) Yes, you’ll be seeing a lot of those coats, and wow 9 books is a lofty goal! I’m not a terribly fast reader, so that would definitely be a challenge for me! Good luck girl!
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im so slacking on sending out my cards!
No, you’re not! It’s still early!! :)
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hahaha I love the “wear all of my coats!” This is such a cute idea! I might copy you. And I haven’t even started on our family pic or cards! Thanks for reminding me! :) haha
haha any time, Ali!! ;) And I really do have too many coats, so this is kind of a reminder for me to make sure I actually wear them!
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I love the list! & I just followed you on IG :)
Aww thanks girl!! And yayyy I’m glad you found me on IG!! :)
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Best list!
1. Ice skating sounds so fun! I have never gone skating before but I have it on the list this year.
2. Peppermint drinks for the win!
3. Christmas movies always and forever. All day long.
4. Sending and getting Christmas cards is one of my favorite things. I wish I could send you one.
5. I keep seeing tons of crafts on pinterest but I am just not a crafty person so I don’t know if I will make anything. I do really like those Anthro inspires mason jar snowglobes. They are so cute!
6. I want to read A Christmas Carol. I know the story of course but never read the actual book.
7. I also want to make cookies for a few people like my sister and some of her friends.
And last but not least, going to a Christmas Eve Eve service at church and then a Christmas Eve service at my parents church which is also the one I grew up in. I love to get all dolled up with my fancy dresses and shoes and getting to see everyone. And it will be my first year at another church and with these new people so it is exciting. I love the holidays!
I LOVE your list!!! And you could totally send me a Christmas card, if you wanted… :) I love them!
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I’m going to see The Nutcracker on Sunday and I’m super excited! It’s my first time seeing a professional ballet! I also can’t wait to see Les Mis!!
Ahhh you are going to LOVE the Nutcracker!! We used to go every year when I was in elementary school and I haven’t been in far too long! :) It’s such a fun wintry outing!
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