After Christmas Wrap Up & Sales!
Hi friend! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! We had a great time and it was also the first year that Elliott and I got to spend Christmas together, so that was extra special.
My family came over in the afternoon for dinner and gifts and a cookie decorating contest. I put together a little video on Stories with snippets of the day if you want to check it out. I’m just bummed we didn’t get a family photo! We’re usually good about setting up the iphone and using the timer function to get a pic.
Yesterday, I started cleaning up and putting away some of our Christmas decor and that felt really good. Our trees and framed family photos are still up for a bit longer though.
I’m also getting back to more clean eating and I’m still doing my 10-20-30 wellness challenge, but I’ll be honest, my back is still hurting, so that’s a bummer. I think it’s on the mend, but just healing very slowly. 🙁
After Christmas Sales
If you are doing some after Christmas shopping, I’ve rounded up some deals you may want to take advantage of!
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I’m about to wish you a great weekend, but it feels so weird since Christmas was on a Wednesday this year. Yesterday felt like a Monday to me. We’ll get back on track soon enough!
Loving It!!!
Nice Family Time! (Although very poor choice of white t shirt from someone to wear around both children and people with common sense!).
I spotted that too and was bummed 🫤
I’m a long-time reader of Megan’s blog and I feel like I needed to add in my opinion regarding the above comments. This sweet lady has never been political and even in hard times she always shares positivity and love. Please let’s all remember that in America we can have different political opinions. She is the owner of this blog and can post any and all pics of her family.
❤️Blessing in 2025🎆
I appreciate you so much Aimee. Blessings back to you!
Yes, you’re right – both about Megan and the wider American population. My comment was very much an aside and absolutely not meant as any sort of ad hominem attack. The point with social media is that someone will always have an opposing view and, providing things are kept respectful, I’m not sure that hearing them isn’t a very good thing! I also appreciate that we are not in control over (quite rightly!) our friends’ or family members’ choices – I do, however, also stand by my point about being inappropriate wear around children though! 🤷🏻♀️
Really sweet for you to come back and comment – not a shirt I would wear;)
Not your business!
Same. 🙁
We did have a great time! I had to go back and look at who even wore a white shirt . . . love my brother so much and never even paid attention to his attire.
Please don’t be offended by haters, it’s sad that some people have to be rude to anyone who disagrees with them. I’m sure you have readers across the political spectrum and I appreciate that you try to leave politics out of it. Glad yall had such a great Christmas together!
Thanks, I take every comment to heart and welcome all people here. I’m glad you enjoyed getting a peek into our family Christmas. It was a lovely day, even though it’s hard without our dad here.
Or maybe choose not to be offended by others choice of attire or voting preferences??? If you’d posted a pic wearing a shirt supporting a different candidate, I doubt Megan or her brother or any reader here would have made a snarky comment. Let’s all try to show kindness and grace regardless of political affiliation.
Totally agree with you
Megan, those of us who have followed you over the years have seen your heart and the love you have for this community. Most importantly, we see the love you have for your family. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Happy New Year!
I appreciate that Melanie. I hope you have a wonderful new year!
Happy New Year Megan! Looks like such a wonderful time and your home is just so pretty.
Could you please share your Christmas meal recipes and the Christmas tree appetizer? Thank you!
I found that tree appetizer on Pinterest, I thought it was going to be a fail but actually turned out pretty good! Here’s the link: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/75787206222419841/
The bacon wrapped dates are so good! Simply take a pitted date and wrap in 1/2 a slice of bacon with a toothpick. Bake in the oven at 400 for about 10 minutes.
Happy new year! Loved seeing all the fun family pics – I come from a small family, so it’s always fun to live vicariously through anyone fortunate enough to have a large family gathering. As always, I’m grateful for the positivity and creativity you share with us through your blog – thank you!
Our family is small too so we’re especially close. Hope you have a wonderful new year Lisa!
Megan:
I’m a long time follower, and love your blog. I never comment and totally respect your staying neutral, but I’m going to break my own rule “Your brother is adorable, and I LOVE his t-shirt.” Furthermore, I have a brother and 💯 percent feel the same way “love him no matter what.”
I appreciate that Paula! My brothers mean the world to me always.