2020 has almost drawn to a close – can you believe it? This past year has definitely been interesting and I’m not sure 2021 will be much different. Christmas is over and as we gear up for New Year’s celebrations, I wanted to share a few things I’ve been loving this month.
- The Crown: If you haven’t been watching The Crown on Netflix, then I don’t quite know what to say to you. Season 4 recently released and Peter and I devoured it. This season just might be my favorite yet! I love the Charles and Diana storyline and as we watched, I found myself googling different tidbits to see what was true and what wasn’t. Go watch it now!
- Our Thanksgiving trip to Dollywood: Our family decided to have a small getaway to East Tennessee over the Thanksgiving holiday because we knew we wouldn’t be seeing family or friends with all the COVID precautions. Dollywood was all decked out in beautiful Christmas decorations, the weather was perfect, and the kids got to experience the thrill of amusement parks and roller coasters. Jillienne loved it too! It was a fun little getaway, even if we did have to wear masks.
- These pillow coverings: I recently bought new down feather pillow inserts for my couch and then bought several new pillow covers to interchange throughout the seasons. These are my favorite for fall and winter and they come in a variety of colors. They are soft but still have some texture which makes everything feel cozy.
- Tehran on Apple TV: Ok, I know what you’re thinking. Apple TV? And I get it. We wouldn’t normally have Apple TV but Peter got a new laptop so we got a free year’s (?) subscription. So why not take advantage of it, right? For some reason I’ve always been a little bit interested in the tense relationship between Israel and Iran. Maybe it’s because of my Christianity, maybe it’s because Peter was in the military for twenty years. I don’t know why, really. But this show is so very good! It’s action packed, and you never quite know what will happen next. If you have Apple TV, this one is a must watch. And if you have an opportunity for a free Apple TV trial, binge this one first!
- 40 Day Sugar Fast: Well, it’s that time of year again. The New Year is approaching and we’re all a little bit over-stuffed, whether from quarantine or from the holidays or both. I read this book and completed this sugar fast earlier this year and it was so good for me, both spiritually and physically. But I’ve fallen off the wagon, running once again to sugar to satisfy my desires and assuage my fears. 2020 really has been a stressful year on so many levels, and sugar has been the one constant in my life, unfortunately. So I’ll be jumping in on the 40 day sugar fast once again starting on January 4, 2021. I would love for you to join me!
There are many more things I could share with you that have been favorites this month, but I’ll save some for another month. I hope everyone was able to spend a little time with loved ones for the holidays.
Happy New Year, Friends!