Hello, my name is Esmeralda and I am ADDICTED to buying candles! I have several candles for each season, and yet somehow I always want more! And to make matters worse, Bath and Body Works has been hinting all week about their annual candle day, and they finally announced today that it will be taking place tomorrow! This sale only happens once a year and … Continue reading PSA: Bath and Body Works 3-wick candle sale is tomorrow
Now that Thanksgiving is over, I feel comfortable talking about Christmas (Christmas doesn’t start for me until Thanksgiving is over, I refuse to bypass it). Soon the Christmas madness will start. Every year, I feel stressed about everything that I have to get done rather than enjoying the season. For just a brief time of the year, people are cheerful, giving, forgiving, the cool air … Continue reading Christmas Preparations: how to enjoy the season and not let it control you
This last weekend we got to spend time with my wonderful in-laws in Prescott Valley, Arizona. It was beautiful, peaceful, and most of all relaxing! Although, originally that was not the plan. It is hard juggling two families, especially when they are all scattered between 4 different states. Dylan’s parents are in Arizona while his siblings are in California. Then we have my parents in … Continue reading Stop Fighting Over What Family to Spend the Holidays With
Happy November! This month we get to celebrate my favorite holiday ever: THANKSGIVING! I’m the person who gets upset when we go from October 31st and all things Halloween to November 1st and suddenly it’s Christmas. WHY does no one care about Thanksgiving? It’s such a special holiday, not for the pilgrim and native American stuff, but because it helps to bring a joy to … Continue reading Getting in that Thankful Mindset
Last week, we went to a pumpkin patch and picked out 2 perfect pumpkins! The patch itself is a cute family place with a mini carnival perfect for those with kids. We wandered about and enjoyed the crisper fall weather and the kids dressed up in costumes riding and playing all the games. We also enjoyed some concessions, Dylan got a Philly cheese steak and … Continue reading Pumpkin Carving
Earlier this month, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints had its General Conference during which we are able to hear the leaders of the church give talks about spiritual guidance and personal development. During the session that was specific to the women, the prophet, or leader of the church, challenged all the women to participate in a 10 day fast of social … Continue reading 10 Day Social Media Fast
One of the best parts of October is all the Halloween movies! It helps get the Fall season going, and maybe it is just me, but when people say there is a spirit about Fall, I believe them. The changing of the leaves to the beautiful burning colors, the summer heat leaves and that cool breeze across your face, drinking hot chocolate and making treats! … Continue reading Movies To Get in the Halloween Spirit
This past weekend we celebrated Dylan’s 26th birthday! We celebrated by going to dinner and then going to the movies to watch Venom, which was a great movie! If you haven’t seen it, you really should! On Saturday we watched General Conference, which for those of you who don’t know it is a broadcast for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where we … Continue reading Dylan’s Birthday & Gift Ideas for “Him”
A few days ago Dylan and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary. TWO YEARS!!! I still can’t get believe it’s already been a whole other year. This year for our anniversary we were apart, Dylan had some business to attend to in California. Sometimes that’s just the way it goes so we will be celebrating this week (Dylan knows the details, haha). I’m so grateful … Continue reading Wedding Anniversary
Field of Emeralds 