Movies are always subjective, especially when it comes to holiday favorites. There are no Halloween movie or TV show specials in The Netherlands. So instead I decided to revisit a few titles that bring out the spirit of Halloween for me. Here is my personal favorite list of titles to bring me into that spoopy (yes spoopy) spirit! The Haunted Mansion This movie got a lot of negative reviews but I still think it’s super cute. It’s because my favorite…
I’ve been searching local stores and online party supplies for classic and tasteful Halloween decor. Let me say it’s been a struggle. There’s so much more to Halloween than gore and rave parties. But unfortunately that’s all I’ve been able to find where I live in North Holland. So I decided to take matters into my own hands. These Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Jars were so fun and easy to make. I couldn’t help but share how I did it. First,…
October is my favorite month of the year. It’s filled with autumnal scents, cozy sweaters, excuses to wear long boots and drink copious amounts of hot tea. But everything is easier said than done! It’s about time that I got an October to do list together. Declutter Summer is over now and it’s time to clean out all the leftovers! Expired boxed goods, old mail that Sander’s been saving, clothing that should be donated… I have to sort everything for…
Yesterday we had warm and sunny weather but today it’s been pouring on and off. Days like these make it not so fun to even walk Booker. The sky is overcast. The ground is muddy and littered with debris of crunchy leaves that have gone soggy. Let me tell you, the weather in The Netherlands is 100% unpredictable! So how do we spend a rainy day at home? Nothing feels better than getting snug on the couch with our little potato.…
Moving away into the unknown always triggers a rapid growth for the person experiencing it. It doesn’t matter if the move is 10 miles or 10,000 miles, there’s a change that takes place that seems to be different for everyone. I thought I’d share some of my revelations, in the hopes that the others who experience the same and won’t feel so alone. So how did moving away, change me? I am more aware of my flaws This isn’t necessarily…
This post is a day late because we wanted to celebrate Booker’s first birthday! She was born September 15, 2016. We brought her home in mid November and we haven’t looked back since. Shiba Inu are known as independent and feisty dogs and Booker has been that the entire time. But she’s also well loved and the perfect fit for our family. And now she’s finally 1 year old! I made her a cake with this recipe and it came…
My skin makes me feel like I’m a teenager. Not because it’s young and firm, but because I’m always breaking out. I started having acne when I was in 8th grade and it’s stuck with me ever since. I hate having to say that I have adult acne. However it’s not an uncommon issue. Now I have a skincare routine that allows me to battle the worst breakouts. The rest of the time my skin is clear and healing well.…
Reading is one of my favorite ways to pass time and yet my Goodreads account says otherwise. I’m way behind in my reading challenge for this year and I’ve been on the same books for a few months now. This doesn’t stop me from dreaming of the next titles I want to read though so here’s a list of books that I’m dying to read. How to Change a Life by Stacey Ballis Three long lost high school friends reunite…
This topic has been covered a thousand times by a thousand writers but there are so many who still don’t have the courage to speak. I have a few friends with blogs as well, and it stems from a great passion to share experiences. What one writer has to say can end up being different from another and that’s all part of the human experience. So here’s one more list of why everyone (including you dear reader) should blog. Develop…