A Few of My Favorite Things from 2019

Bucket list cross-offs and reaching for dreams. Family vacations and natural living. Making new memories to last forever. These are a few of my favorite things.

As this year comes to a close, I am looking back on some of my favorite activities, products, and entertainment (new and old) from the year. If you are looking for some new things to try, I’ve got you covered.

**This is not an ad or sponsored post. The views in this post are my own personal opinions of my favorite products and places from the year.

Fashion & Beauty

Burt’s Bees Products

I have always loved Burt’s Bees chapstick and just started using their Facial Cleansing Towelettes with Cucumber & Sage Extracts earlier this year too. The cleansing wipes are great for removing makeup, and you can clean your whole face with them without using water.

Recently, I have been learning more about this amazing company, and I am in love! I am getting more into natural beauty products, and I discovered this company tries to do everything as naturally as possible. They even list on all their products the exact amount that is natural in the product! How awesome is that? They don’t hide anything from their customers.

I started using their Peach & Willow Bark Deep Pore Scrub, and I love it! It smells so good and makes my skin so soft. Now I’m looking into their moisturizers. Burt’s Bees is quickly becoming my go-to for beauty products.

Native Deodorant

I had been wanting to switch to natural deodorant for a while after hearing that some of the common ingredients in deodorants have been linked to both breast cancer and Alzheimer’s. After doing some more research, I decided to give Native a try. And I am loving it!

I started trying it at the end of August right before a vacation to Florida. I was honestly a bit worried about using natural deodorant and smelling while spending all day in the Florida heat, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it held up. I didn’t have any issues, and I continue to use it every day.

Earth Mama Herbal Perineal Spray

This has been a favorite of mine since having my first daughter. It is mainly used for helping cool your privates while recovering after childbirth, but it has cucumber and other ingredients that also make for a great facial spray. I now continue to use it regularly for my face. It is a miracle worker for my dry facial skin during the winter months. There are also no Parabens, Butane, Propellants, or Artificial Fragrance in it, which is another huge win for me!

Aussie Shampoo

I’ve been using Aussie shampoo for a while and love it. I have also started using their Total Miracle Dry Shampoo, and it is my absolute favorite! I always keep it on hand for those days I need a quick touch-up but can’t take a shower. Serious mom’s lifesaver alert! And since I’ve been paying closer attention to what is in my beauty products, I love that their regular shampoo is paraben-free!

Home & Garden

Puffy Mattress

We bought some new furniture this year after moving back home and having damaged stuff from a hurricane. Mattress shopping was the worst! We ended up researching a bunch of brands online to give one a try and settled with Puffy for several reasons.

They have a 101-night sleep trial, free delivery and returns, they align your spine no matter the position you sleep in, they are made in the US, the foams in the mattress are Cert-PUR-US, meaning they are made with no harmful chemicals, they have a lifetime warranty, and they also give back mattresses to kids in need. I was a bit skeptical, but it did not disappoint! This is seriously the best mattress ever, and I don’t think I can ever go back to a generic one again.

Dryer Balls

I like to be eco-friendly whenever I can and also find ways to save money. Dryer balls are a win/win for both! They also help with more natural living. Initially, I wanted to start using dryer balls because I’ve heard a lot about how dryer sheets are harmful. My mom gifted me some dryer balls for Christmas last year, and they are a lifesaver! I personally use the Woolite brand because you can add essential oils to them.

You use them with your clothes in the dryer instead of dryer sheets. They help to dry your clothes and rid your clothes of static. Most are made from all-natural wool, which is great for my fellow natural-living people. They also help you save money because you use them for multiple loads instead of a new one each time, as you do with dryer sheets. I’m sticking with dryer balls forever!

Essential Oils

Another of my favorite natural products is my essential oils. I personally love Young Living. I diffuse them daily, make my own hand soap with them, and soak in a bath with them. My kids love them! They always ask for their diffusers to be on for bedtime. I’ve used oils to help with teething pain for my kids and to help dry up my breast milk after weaning my son. There are so many great uses for oils, and I enjoy them for many occasions!

Cricut Machine

I got a Cricut Explore Air 2 machine for Christmas two years ago and have just now started to get it up and running. I’m a bit embarrassed it’s taken so long, but there were a lot of circumstances beyond my control that prevented me from doing anything with it until now. I’m so excited to start making my own shirts and crafts. Cricut is so amazing and really takes my DIY to a whole new level!

Food & Drinks

Bigelow Green Tea

I started looking into healthier food and drink options prior to my first pregnancy when I started working out regularly. As I was researching tea, I found all the great health benefits green tea has to offer, so I decided to give it a try. I quickly settled on Bigelow’s Green Tea with Pomegranate. I love the flavor, and I still drink it almost every day 3 years later.

Emergen-C

I have been a huge fan of Emergen-C for years. I started by using the 1,000 mg Vitamin C packs. Whenever I start feeling a cold or sickness coming on, or I need a boost, I take one. It’s a little powder pack that you mix with water. There are so many fruit flavor options. My personal favorite is Blueberry-Acai. I could drink it all day!

These packs were a huge lifesaver for me during pregnancy and breastfeeding when you can’t take hardly any medicine to help fight off colds and sickness. They also have many other options like chewable gummies, Emergen-zzzz (a nighttime sleep aid), and Immune Plus.

Bennett Estate Vineyards Wine

During some local festivals this year, we tried some local wines and fell in love! Bennett Estate Vineyards is a great local company in Eastern North Carolina that has fruit-flavored wines. They only sell at local festivals and farmers’ markets, but the wine is so good! My favorites are the Pomegranate and Blackberry ones!

Entertainment

Whine Down Podcast

I didn’t get into the whole podcast craze when they first started blowing up. One day I just decided to give one a try. I started with “Whine Down with Jana Kramer and Michael Caussin” and very quickly became obsessed! I have been a huge Jana Kramer fan for years.

The podcast centers mainly around relationships and life in general. They have great guests on the podcast from all genres. Jana and Mike are married and very open about their marriage, infidelity, and rebuilding. They are so open, honest, and relatable. I absolutely love their vulnerability and willingness to help others. It is still hands down my favorite podcast I’ve heard!

Yoga with Adrienne

When I started working out regularly and getting into yoga, I tried a couple of different online classes on YouTube for free. Hands down my favorite one is “Yoga with Adrienne”! She has so many free yoga routines on YouTube and continues to release them regularly.

There are ones geared towards specific target areas like your back, hips, weight loss, etc. She also does different 30-day or monthly courses, which are my personal favorites. I’ve done her first 30 Day challenge more times than I can count! It’s great for beginners and experts all alike. Hands down recommend!

The Light & Airy Photographer Presets

When I started getting my Instagram page for this blog up and running, I researched how to make the photos look more uniform so the feed would be more pleasing with the same colors, etc. Presets are the way to go! I tried a couple of different kinds of presets but wasn’t impressed until I found The Light & Airy Photographer presets.

I started using the Lifestyle Mobile Presets and then switched to their Real Color Mobile Presets when those were released. They work so well with my photos and the coloring is perfect! They are the best, and I don’t plan to look anywhere else.

Hallmark Movies

I have always been a huge Hallmark movie fan! There is a reason Hallmark Channel is the go-to for Christmas…it never disappoints! Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas is the best, and I watch all their new movies year-round. This past year I have also been able to get the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel too, which is amazing. I have always loved mysteries and Nancy Drew, so all the Hallmark mystery movies are right up my alley! No matter the time of year, Hallmark always gets me!

Travel & Places

Hobby Lobby

The last few years have been the first time I have lived near a Hobby Lobby, and I have become spoiled! If you are a fellow crafter, decor lover or DIY maker, you know how amazing this store is! It is way bigger than Michael’s and has amazing prices.

Half the store is 40% off one week, the other half is 40% off the next week, and they just keep alternating. They also offer a 40% off coupon for one regular-priced item online in case you go when something is not on sale. I have bought way too much at this store, but I can’t help myself; it is just amazing!

Airbnb

I used Airbnb for the first time when we went on vacation to Florida this year. With two toddlers who are used to sleeping in separate rooms, I knew we wouldn’t get any sleep if we were all stuck in a one-room hotel room. Enter Airbnb. We found a great 3-bedroom condo that was cheaper than any hotel I could find.

We had our own kitchen to cook and an awesome water park at the resort we stayed at. There was more room in the condo, and it was comfier than any hotel. 10/10 recommend. I plan to always try to book through Airbnb for all future vacations.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

A new favorite place for me from this year is Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida. It is home to the dolphins Winter & Hope from the “Dolphin Tale” movies. Dolphins are my favorite animal, and I always jump at any chance to see them up close. While planning our Orlando trip for this year, I discovered Clearwater was only a couple of hours' drive away, so visiting this aquarium was a must-do on my list.

The staff is amazing, and the animals are so cool. My favorites were, of course, the dolphins, but they have other resident animal species there as well. They are in the process of building a bigger aquarium and are so informative. Their mission is to rescue, rehab, and release marine life of all kinds. Some animals that can’t be released for various reasons are then housed at the aquarium.

I have become very passionate about helping them and giving back any way I can. CMA is a non-profit and does its best for every animal. All proceeds from their gift shop go back to helping more animals, and you can symbolically adopt some of their resident animals to help care for them for a year. If you are ever in the area, stop by CMA, and you won’t be disappointed! I definitely plan to go back whenever I go to Florida again.

Disney World

Disney is always a win! I was so excited to have my kids experience Disney for the first time this year when we went to Florida. We went over my son’s first birthday, and it was everything I could have dreamed. I always love going to Disney, and my kids had a blast too!

I have been to Disney World before, but not since I was about 11, and it was the first time ever for my husband and kids. Disney is just so magical, and experiencing it with my kids made it that much more special. I already can’t wait to take them again!

While I could go on and on about my favorite places and things — these are just some of my top choices and highlights for this year. I hope you give at least one of these a try. I’m so excited to expand on this list, experience new places, and try new things in the upcoming year!

Family Christmas Traditions

What is in a Christmas tradition? What is the story behind it? How did it come to be? Why is it something special within your family?

I’m so fascinated with Christmas traditions and the stories behind them. Growing up, keeping family traditions was very important to us kids. As an adult, I have found ways to make the holidays my own. And as a mom, I have loved making my own new traditions for my little family.

I love learning about other people’s family traditions, as well as sharing my own. These are some of my own family traditions and the stories behind them. I hope you enjoy learning all about what makes our Christmas special.

Christmas PJs

Growing up, my mom always sewed flannel Christmas PJs for the whole family. We’d wear them to sleep on Christmas Eve and while we opened our presents Christmas morning. I have so many memories of her staying up late every night leading up to Christmas to get them done in time. They were always so cozy, and I have continued to wear them for PJs into my adult years. Even when I lived across the country, she’d mail me my PJs every year to wear. I love this tradition. Now that I have my own little family, I know I want to keep this special tradition alive. I learned to sew during my 1st pregnancy, and I’m not a clothing expert, but I love sewing. I only make pants, not a whole outfit, but I love keeping this special tradition going with my family.

Christmas Movie Marathons

Christmas movie marathons are a staple of Christmas. I do this every year, no matter where I am. From old classics like “White Christmas” and “Miracle on 34th Street” to new favorites like “Elf” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” rewatching all my favorite Christmas movies is a must. I’m also a HUGE Hallmark fan, so there are many Hallmark marathon days and nights during the holiday season. From Halloween until Christmas, it’s pretty much all Christmas movies for me.

Christmas Crafts

As a kid, I loved making themed crafts for every holiday. Christmas ones are some of the best! Paper snowflakes and painted pictures- there are so many fun Christmas-themed crafts. I keep this alive with my kids too. This year we make handprint and footprint painted crafts of wreaths and mistletoe. Who doesn’t love a kid’s Christmas craft?

Decorating the Tree

Whether you get a real or fake tree, you always know it’s Christmas time when you decorate the tree! As a kid, we loved decorating as a family. Getting out all our special ornaments and hanging them up was so fun! This is something I’ve always loved doing even in my adult years. This year was the first year my kids could help decorate the tree, and it was a blast doing it all together! It’s going to continue to be our tradition every year for sure.

Painting Ornaments

Now that I am a mom, I wanted to start some new traditions with my little family. I came up with this one last year and love it! Every year we’re going to pick out a different ceramic ornament shape and have my kids paint them. I write on the back who painted what and their age. It’s a fun way to have handmade ornaments and a little keepsake for my kids when they get older. Last year was the first year we did it. My daughter was the only one old enough to do it, but she picked out a snowman. This year she picked out candy canes to paint. I’m so excited to have them do it soon and hang them up just in time for Christmas Day.

Acts of Kindness

My family was always generous at Christmas, and as an adult, on my own, I found ways to give back as well. I want to really instill in my kids doing random acts of kindness too. So I work hard to lead by example, even though they’re still so young, and have them participate in the acts as well as they get.

Giving Manger

Along the same lines as Acts of Kindness is the Giving Manger. I only just heard of the Giving Manger this year, but I am in love with it! It is a baby manger with a pack of straw, and the concept behind it is that for every kind thing you do, you put in 1 piece of straw so that at Christmas baby Jesus has a whole bed of hay. For our family, Christmas is all about Jesus’ birth and giving. To me, the biggest thing about this season is giving and not receiving. It is something I plan to work hard to instill in my kids as well. So starting next year, I plan to do the Giving Manger with them.

I hope you enjoyed learning about my Christmas traditions. I would love to hear all about your family Christmas traditions too! Share them in the comments below. Merry Christmas!

Christmas Pregnancy Announcement Ideas

This season is so magical for many reasons! I mean, who doesn’t love all the sights, sounds, and spirit of Christmas? And if you have a bun in the oven, what better time to announce a pregnancy than at Christmas?

Before you ask, no, I am not pregnant. However, during my first pregnancy, I researched lots of ideas for the perfect way to announce it. Some of my favorites were the Christmas-themed ones. We ended up announcing before Christmas time, but I did use some of my favorite ideas for our gender reveal photos.

In hopes of helping to bring inspiration to anyone looking to announce a pregnancy soon — I have collected this list of the cutest Christmas-themed pregnancy announcements that I have come across. Enjoy!

Baby Ornament

Make a baby-themed ornament. It could be an ornament with an ultrasound photo inside, some little baby-related items inside, or another generic baby ornament. I made Christmas ornaments filled with colored confetti and ribbon that said baby girl/baby boy for our gender announcement to our families.

Candy Cane Heart

Probably my favorite Christmas-themed announcement I’ve seen is holding candy canes in the shape of a heart over your belly. We did this as part of our family Christmas photos the year I was pregnant with my daughter, and it was so cute!

Christmas Onesie

A lot of people do baby announcements with baby onesies that have a cute saying. Christmas time is no exception! Buy a cute Christmas-themed onesie or, if you’re a big DIYer, make it yourself. Then put the onesie on display for your announcement photo.

Christmas Cookies

Another common idea I’ve seen for pregnancy announcements is the mom “eating for two” while stuffing her face with snacks and candy. You can repurpose this idea specifically for Christmas. Try an “eating for two” theme with Christmas cookies and holiday-themed treats. You could also line up the family with everyone eating cookies and have a little plate sitting on the counter untouched as the baby’s plate.

Snowman Family

If you have snow where you are, this idea is super cute! Build a snowman for each family member: dad, mom, any siblings, and the new baby. You could also do one where the snow mom is visibly pregnant or holding a baby snowman.

Snow Angel Family

Much like the snowman family, you can do an announcement with a snow angel family. Have each family member do a snow angel lined up. Then make a tiny one for the new baby to come.

Bump Silhouette

This one is super cute! I love silhouette photos. It doesn’t matter if you have a big or small bump; you can still do it. Just take a photo of mommy’s silhouette cradling her baby bump in front of a lit-up Christmas tree or Christmas lights. It’s so festive and a cute, simple way to announce your new baby.

Christmas Stockings

Line up your mantle with everyone’s stockings and add a new one for the new addition. A simple, to-the-point, and yet still adorable pregnancy announcement.

Santa Hats

Line up some Santa hats for every family member, including a little one for the new baby. This one is similar to the other family line-up photo announcements but with another festive twist.

Christmas Jammies

Take a typical family photo with everyone in matching Christmas jammies. You could hold a felt board with a cute saying about the new addition or have a pair of baby jammies in the photo too.

Gift Wrapped Bump

This is another one of my top favorite ideas! Tie a ribbon in a bow around your bump so that it looks like a present. Include a tag that says “Do not open until _____” (insert due date). The best gift for the Christmas season!

Mistletoe Kiss

Break out the mistletoe and pucker up! You could hold the mistletoe above your head and kiss your partner while cradling your baby bump. Or hold the mistletoe over your belly while your partner kisses your bump. Super cute and festive either way.

Christmas Wreath Around Ultrasound

Some of my favorite announcement ideas are the simple ones with just an ultrasound photo and a couple of cute items around it. Why not do the same for your Christmas-themed announcement too? Try a simple flat lay photo with an ultrasound photo and a Christmas wreath around it. Or if you want something a little different, try some miscellaneous Christmas items beside the ultrasound photo. Sometimes the simplest photos are the most elegant.

Maternity Shirt

There are so many cute maternity shirts with items on the belly that are associated with the baby. Grab a Christmas-themed one and take a simple photo in it for the announcement. Easy to do, as cute as anything else, and you can wear the shirt for the rest of your pregnancy. Triple win!

Baby’s 1st Christmas Item

Use a baby’s 1st Christmas item for your announcement. One of the favorite items I got for my daughter when she was a baby was a little Elf on the Shelf baby cuddly that says “My 1st Elf”. It is super cute and would make the best item for a baby announcement photo.

There are so many cute Christmas sayings and songs that can tie in to make a cute pregnancy announcement. If you are looking for some ideas of how to word your Christmas pregnancy announcement or looking to customize some cute shirts or items for it — here are some of my favorites:

• We’re trading silent nights for a bundle of joy
• Merry, bright & expecting
• Bumpin around the Christmas tree
• The more the merrier
• Santa baby
• Baby, it’s cold outside
• Mistletoes
• All I want for Christmas is you

Christmas announcements are quite possibly my favorite out of any kind of baby announcement. There are just so many cool ideas out there! Do you have a favorite Christmas pregnancy announcement idea? Let me know in the comments below!

Winter Bucket List Activities

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’m not a fan of winter or cold weather, but I absolutely LOVE Christmas time. There are so many fun activities to do for the Christmas season and just winter in general. I decided to make a bucket list for winter this year with my family.

Are you looking for some winter activity ideas to do this year? I have compiled this list of fun winter activities to add to your Winter Bucket List!

Build a Snowman

“Do you want to build a snowman?” If there is snow, a snowman is a must! As a kid, I used to love it whenever it would snow. As an adult, I’m not as big a fan of snow anymore, but I do still enjoy it in moderation. My daughter experienced her first snow last year when she was just a baby, and my son has yet to experience his first snow. We rarely get snow where we live in North Carolina, but there is still something magical about when it does happen. Building a snowman is just the thing to do when it does snow!

Go Sledding

Another must-do when it snows is to go sledding. Growing up, this was my favorite activity when it snowed. On our family farm, we had hills and lots of fun places to go sledding. I have so many fun memories sledding in the wintertime. And I can’t wait to be able to take my kids sledding one day too.

Make a Snow Angel

Snow angels are one of the best snow activities! It is fun for kids (and adults) of all ages, and you can easily make them even with little snow or snow that isn’t good enough to pack for a snowman. Whenever I am around snow, I always make a snow angel!

Go Ice Skating

This is quite possibly my favorite winter activity. I never went ice skating much growing up, and I’m not the greatest at it, but I do love it! I try to go every winter. I’ve been counting down the time until my kids are old enough to go too because I can’t wait to take them!

Make Christmas Cookies

This is a staple in all the Christmas movies, but I never really did it growing up. Last year I made Christmas cookies for the first time with my daughter and bestie. I’m already planning to do it again this year. It really is a fun activity for the whole family!

Make a Gingerbread House

My husband loves making gingerbread houses with his nephew. I never made one growing up, but I made my first one a couple of years ago. It definitely is a must-do if you’ve never made one before. It is so fun, and the memory I have from making my gingerbread house is one I will cherish forever.

See Christmas Lights

A highlight of my winter season every year is driving around and seeing the Christmas lights. I mean, is there really anything more magical than twinkling Christmas lights at night? My kids get so excited seeing all the lights, and this year we’re also attending some light shows too.

See a Real Reindeer

“Prancer” was one of my favorite movies as a kid, and we always played a reindeer game, naming them all as we’d see the light-up reindeer driving around. Reindeer are a staple of Christmas time, and I, for one, love them! I still have yet to see a real reindeer in person, but it is definitely on my bucket list.

Have a Christmas Movie Marathon

I am obsessed with Christmas movies! There, I said it. And anyone who knows me knows this is 100% accurate. Hallmark is my go-to year-round but especially at Christmas! I could watch Christmas movies all year (and sometimes I do). I sometimes have daily Christmas movie marathons all winter.

Attend a Holiday Parade

Wintertime is the best time for parades! Thanksgiving parades, Christmas parades, New Year parades. There are so many fun options for winter and holiday parades and festivities. We are planning to attend a Christmas parade and also a Floatilla (a light show on boats on the water) this year, and I cannot wait!

Drink Hot Chocolate

If there is cold weather, you can find me drinking hot chocolate. This has been a go-to drink for me for years. I don’t drink coffee, but I love my hot chocolate! There are so many cool flavor options now that help make it more festive.

Make Winter Crafts

You can’t have winter and Christmas without crafts! There are so many fun options for winter-themed crafts. You could go the holiday theme route or with a generic winter and snow theme. Paper snowflakes are a classic, and hand/footprint Christmas-themed projects are so cute.

Decorate for Christmas

I love decorating for Christmas! Putting up the tree and decorating the house is one of the best things to get you into the Christmas spirit. When my house is all decorated, it makes me smile all day. I often keep my decorations up for a while after the holidays too.

Go to a Tree Farm

As a kid, we would always go to a tree farm to pick out our real tree. A couple of years ago, we took family Christmas photos at a tree farm, and it was just as fun. I plan to take my kids to their first tree farm this year and can’t wait to make those memories with them.

Do Random Acts of Kindness

Christmas time is such a special time for so many reasons, but one that I love is the spirit of giving it brings. This season is all about giving for me. I love doing little random acts of kindness for family, friends, and strangers. You could pay for someone’s coffee behind you, leave a sweet note for someone, etc. There are so many things you could do to brighten someone’s day.

Give Back

Giving is such a big thing for me personally. My parents always instilled in me giving back and helping others. I have been blessed enough to have others help me out during tough times, and so I always try to do the same. Volunteering and giving back are such special things to do all year. Every Christmas, my family tries to do some local angel tree presents for local kids in need. I have also helped pack food for homeless shelters a few times. Donating clothes, food, time, and money is a huge help too.

Go Caroling

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” -Elf, the movie. Just like Christmas movies, Christmas songs are a must during this season! I love singing and dancing around to all the Christmas tunes. Singing Christmas carols is a fun way to incorporate the songs and bring joy to others. I have had a blast when I’ve gone caroling.

Cozy Up by a Fire

There is something so magical about curling up by a fire when the weather is cold. The smell of the fire, the heat it brings, and the memories you make are one of a kind. Bring your cup of cocoa and your loved ones and enjoy the fire.

Attend a Candlelight Ceremony

Every year my hometown church does a Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony. I always looked forward to it every Christmas. Everyone gathers and sings Christmas carols, and we light some candles. It brings back so many warm childhood memories for me.

Kiss Under the Mistletoe

I always wanted to kiss under the mistletoe growing up. It is a classic in Christmas movies — you know, that awkward do we or don’t we kiss when a couple is caught underneath it. A couple of years ago I bought my own mistletoe, and I hang it in my living room every year now. I love that I have a special someone to kiss underneath it now. But it doesn’t have to be a significant other; it can be a child or another loved one too.

Decorate Christmas Ornaments

Growing up, we always made homemade ornaments. My mom saved them all, and I have a box of my childhood ornaments now. I love them! So I wanted to do something similar with my kids. I started a new tradition last year of having them paint a different character ceramic ornament every year. Last year we did snowmen, and this year it’s candy canes. My daughter LOVES this, and I have so much fun helping her.

Attend a New Year’s Party

Your winter bucket list wouldn’t be complete without some New Year festivities. Attend or throw your own New Year’s party. Ring in the new year with friends and family and don’t forget to catch the ball drop at midnight!

All the Christmas activities are my absolute favorites! I love keeping old traditions alive and creating new ones as my family grows. This is honestly my favorite time of year. I’m hoping to get most of these items crossed off our family bucket list this year! Happy Winter, everyone!