Happy Friday, loves! It’s hard to believe we are down to the last couple of Fridays before Christmas! And today is the kids’ last Friday at school of the year. I hope you’re doing fantastic this season and getting it all done! Gosh, December is such a wild and crazy month. We’ve been on the go non-stop, so I’m looking forward to taking this weekend to finish checking all the major holiday to do’s off my list with no major plans tonight or tomorrow night! But first, I’m sharing The Friday Five!
So grab a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or your favorite holiday cocktail and let’s catch up!
You can get caught up here if you’ve missed any past posts in The Friday Five series.
I know this time of the year is supposed to be magical and we moms do everything in our power to make it magical, but wow, I’m tired! With 3 active boys, there is not a lot of downtime in our weekly routine anyway, but when you add in some travel and all the extra holiday cheer, it gets to be a lot!
So if you’ve been feeling like me and wondering just how you’re going to get it all done, just remember that somehow, it always gets done! And I’ve got some little tidbits to share to help you get through the next couple of weeks with ease!
THE FRIDAY FIVE
ONE // CUTE 2-INGREDIENT HOLIDAY APPETIZER
This is a quick and easy app you can make this season but it is so cute and festive – a 5-Minute Guacamole Tree Board!! Simply add guacamole to this adorable tree board and then sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top! If you want to take an extra step, you can add some freshly chopped cilantro on top as well!
I found these red tree chips and think they look so pretty spread out around the tree!
This is great if you want to take something but don’t have the time to prep or bake anything! You can gift the tree board to the hostess, too!
TWO // SHOP SMALL // HOLIDAY PICKS & SWEATER SALE AT SPOTLIGHT BOUTIQUE
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen me share some cute pieces from Spotlight Boutique this Holiday Season! I first shared some Thanksgiving outfit ideas styling a few of their pieces and, most recently, some Holiday looks! I grew up with Miranda who co-owns and operates Spotlight with her mom. They have been in business for 12 years and are located just outside my Iowa hometown. If you’re local or near the Cedar Falls area, stop in and check them out!
If you love the clothes but can’t get there in person, you’re in luck! They are offering FREE shipping all December long plus I’ve got 2 different discount codes you can use to save even more!
For 30% off all sweaters, use code BLISS30 at checkout [or mention me in the store!] and for all other items, you can use code THISISOURBLISS for 10% off!
I linked each sweater underneath the image and I’m wearing a size small in everything!
SHOP ELAINE SWEATER // use code BLISS30 for 30% off + FREE shipping!
Another way to wear the Elaine! This is how I wore it in Catalina Island above!
SHOP GRACE SWEATER // use code BLISS30 for 30% off + FREE SHIPPING!
Such a fun sweater with the stars on the sleeves too! This one is a very nice, thick high-quality material and would be great all Winter long!
The sweater sale ends tomorrow, so if you love something, grab it now!
And for 10% off my holiday looks, use code THISISOURBLISS on the items linked below:
I’m obsessed with this cropped sequin blazer! Its called the LAILA and its darling! Above, you can see I’m wearing it with a casual base layer and letting the jacket be the star of the show! Below, I styled the blazer another way if you want a dressier holiday look!
blazer // jeans // black lace top // necklace // heels
SHOP JOANNA DRESS // use code BLISS10 for 10% off + FREE shipping! This gorgeous black midi dress has a subtle shimmer to it and cute cowl neck. Darling spaghetti straps for a sexy, chic holiday look! If you don’t want bare shoulders, grab this faux fur jacket and layer it on top!
SHOP KEIRA JACKET // use code BLISS10 for 10% off + FREE shipping!
They also have some great gift items on display – cozy socks, jewelry and more!
THREE // TRAVEL LATELY
We took off the day after Thanksgiving and headed to California for a long weekend! We took the ferry to Catalina Island and stayed for 2 nights and then stopped in Santa Monica for one night. We had the most incredible time! I’ll be sharing a full blog post with where we stayed and everything we did, but here is a sneak peek!
CATALINA ISLAND
It truly felt as if we had been transported to another country! It was so beautiful and charming there! Definitely a little hidden gem.
I highly recommend visiting Catalina Island for a weekend getaway. We went as a family, but are already making plans to go again without the kids!
Everywhere you turned to look was absolutely stunning!
FOUR // GIFTS, GIFTS, GIFTS!
I posted quite a few Gift Guides throughout the week, so if you are finishing up your Christmas shopping this weekend, be sure to check them all out! I’ve got Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him and for the kids, too! I’ll continue sharing more all next week, too!
AMAZON GIFTS FOR HER UNDER $25
AMAZON GIFTS FOR HIM
STOCKING STUFFERS FOR BOYS
LUXE GIFTS FOR HER
Any other requests?! I’ve got another Men’s Gift Guide coming tomorrow and ideas for Girls soon, too! I
FIVE // PRETTY PENCIL CHRISTMAS TREE [60% OFF!]
I realize it is pretty late in the season to buy a Christmas tree, but I just came across this one and had to grab it! It’s a 7′ pre-lit tree and it’s currently 60% off! I’ve been looking for a thin tree for a small corner in our bedroom and I think this one will be perfect.
Anyone else love to grab holiday decorations when they go on clearance so you have them for next year?!
You can get caught up here if you’ve missed any past posts in The Friday Five series.
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