First off:

Seeing so many Thanksgiving recaps this week gave me a massive longing for a big, holiday-ish dinner.

Roast beef (red meat once a week!), mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans. Served with a small glass of wine – definitely made my night.

25 Days of Blogging Christmas Challenge

So…I like Christmas.

And blogging.

And challenges.

So when I saw Jenny’s Christmas challenge, I knew I wanted to take part.

25 different topics. 25 days until Christmas. Sounds fun, right?

The challenge:

It’ll make for a fun month.

Day 1

Your favourite Christmas movie:

It’s only the first question and I already have no idea where to start!

My dad and I are both huge into Christmas movies…we have a stash that we get through every December. Definitely fanatics!

I can’t pick one, so I’m going to give you my top three, ok?

1. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

I can’t imagine a Christmas without watching this movie. Every time I watch it, I crack up, even though I’ve seen it more times than I can count. The biggest lesson I’ve learned: check Christmas trees for squirrels.

Favourite moment: When the lights on the house finally go up. Now that is one hell of a lights display.

2. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Christmas without this movie is just absolutely unacceptable – every December as a kid, I would look for it every time it was on TV. It’s one of those movies that just reminds me of childhood.

Favourite moment: The Island of Misfit Toys song. I wouldn’t mind a Jack in the Box named Charlie!

3. The Polar Express

Everything about this movie is brilliant. The storyline, the message, the animation, Tom Hanks…if I ever want to remind myself what Christmas should be about, I watch this movie. I remember reading the book as a kid and loving it, so it’s no surprise I’m obsessed with the movie as well:

Favourite moment: When the train is going over the mountains at crazy speeds – it actually makes my stomach jump.

Note: I did not mention “Elf.” I don’t think it’s a bad movie, but I REALLY don’t get why everyone’s obsessed with it!

Rehashing November

What happened over here last month!

Recipe of the Month Club

• Slow Cooker Chicken – the easiest chicken recipe ever.
• Slow Cooker Beef Stew – you’d think I’m enjoying my slow cooker.
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – cookies contribute greatly to my overall well being.

Working on My Fitness

• 6 Down, 6 To Go – Halfway through the fitness plan!
• Week 7 – Listening to my body when it doesn’t want to be pushed.
• Workouts in Chicago – Changing up my workout to suite the environment.

Moments of the Month

• What I Ate in Chicago – I love me a good foodie city.
• Happy Retirement! – My mom throws an awesome surprise party.
• What I Sound Like – my debut into VLOGs.
• Christmas Dance Party – the first party of the season!

 

Random Stuff I Blog About

• I Stopped at 35: The casino was not my friend that night.
• Adjust and Continue: Low iron? I’ll beat that.
• Calorie Counting: Why I don’t do that anymore.

Here’s to a happy and festive December!

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