Christmas

For the first time, Grapevine will be unveiling an all-new attraction for the 2022 holiday season. See why Grapevine, Texas isn't called The Christmas Capital of Texas for nothing.

I went to a friend's house the other day and noticed that she still had her tree up. I don't judge because trust my Christmas decorations did not come down until mid-January. What I did notice after awhile however was that it was not Christmas ornaments on the tree. She had replaced those with little hearts, red, white and pink lights. It was the cutest thing!

With Christmas now long gone, it is time for the decorations to go! We are all stuck with the task of now preparing for the next holiday. Take this decor down, the lights on the outside, the Santa's, Christmas trees, mini train set or what have you on the inside. Put it back in its place in the garage, attic or storage that you keep it in until next year.

Only in Texas at Christmas. I saw this the other night and thought to myself, no one outside of Texas gets to experience the beauty of this sight and that is sad. A beautifully decorated, completely lit up pump jack baby! Oh yeah!

Naughty or nice? Which list would you say you belong on this Christmas? I personally think mommy's get a pass. Instant nice, no questions asked. We have a super tough job all year long. That's my vote. Kids...well it depend on which day you ask? lol But let me tell you hands down without a doubt who BELONGS on the naughty list without even checking it twice!

We all know someone for whom Whataburger is life! They go very few days without a Whatachicken (my personal fave) or their favorite Whataburger combo meal, fries or taquito. Normally for the holidays, you might gift this person a gift card for their favorite meal or dessert, however, as a collector of Whataburger merch, I suggest paying a visit to the Whataburger merchandise website, the Whatastor

I don't know about you, but the older I get the more I want simplicity during the holidays. We often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. The shopping, the wrapping, the taking out of the attic, then the decorating and lastly worrying about what is on the menu for your guests for the annual Christmas meal.

Last weekend we were able to be a part of the 'biggest Christmas celebration in Texas!' I had been hearing about how spectacular the Christmas lights at SeaWorld San Antonio are. I even see it this time every year on one of my friend's Snapchats as she visits every year. But this year I wanted to take my family, make memories and let me tell you, it did not disappoint!

It is Elf on the Shelf season y'all! Did your little Elf show up on December 1st ready with his or her little antics for the month of December leading up to Christmas? Ours sure did! It's always fun to see what fun and trouble the elf in your home will get into.

Anytime I eat lasagna I think of a dear friend of mine who blew my mind years ago when we first met when she told me that her family eats lasagna for their Christmas meal. It was so 'strange' to me, at the time. It's not what my family ate so I 'didn't get it.' But looking back, I think is there really even a 'traditional Christmas meal?'