As I’ve stated in a previous blog, my skin gets really dry in the winter. Luckily, I recently discovered a few products that work well together and keep my skin hydrated and smooth. Here are the products in my winter skincare routine: Neutrogena Naturals Facewash I love this face wash because it’s not too harsh … Continue reading Winter Skin Routine
Aside from presents, mimosas are the next best thing to wake up to on Christmas morning. Sipping on these fruity drinks is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and prepare for the arrival of extended family and friends 😉 All you need is: Champagne A splash of orange juice A splash of … Continue reading Cranberry Mimosas
Baked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. It's also perfect for the winter and holiday season. When my family comes over for the holidays I have to make 3 pounds of this stuff! But don't worry the recipe I have below is for one pound of cheesy, baked delicious. Here's what you'll need: … Continue reading Baked Mac and Cheese
Nothing gets me in the Christmas spirit like my favorite holiday tunes. Decorating the tree with my Christmas pandora jamming with cookies in the oven, that's my favorite thing about the holidays. Here are my favorite tunes that you can add to your holiday playlist. Nsync- Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays Mariah Carey- All I Want … Continue reading Dishing up some holiday jams!
Tis the season for Christmas movies and cookies on the couch! Here’s a list of my favorite Christmas movies! Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas Four Christmases Elf Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish The Santa Clause 1 and 2 What are your favorite Christmas Movies? Thanks for reading! XO- Samantha Leigh Facebook Twitter Instagram Bloglovin … Continue reading My favorite Christmas movies
Being a holiday hostess with mostess is not cheap! My family hosts Thanksgiving and Christmas and we always have a full house! While it can be pricey, we really do enjoy hosting the festivities. If you’ve ever wanted to throw an ugly sweater party but feared to add additional costs to your holiday budget I’m … Continue reading Tips for hosting an Ugly Sweater Party
We all know the holidays can be tough. Especially if you’re hosting dinners and celebrations for your family and friends. The shopping, the wrapping, and the cooking, finding the time for it all can be exhausting. Sometimes you need to cut a few corners to fit it all in. That’s where my secret stuffing recipe … Continue reading Dishing up my secret stuffing recipe
Do you suffer from O.C.T.D.D- Obsessive Christmas Tree Decorating Disorder? Do you find yourself stressing out over the placements of ornaments on your tree? Do you get your tinsel in a tangle if your tinsel isn’t perfectly aligned? Well, I’m here to help with my DOs and DON’Ts for putting up the tree. DOs: Do … Continue reading Deck the halls with my DOs and DON’Ts for tree decorating
The holidays are filled with so much cheer... and temptation. If you work in an office you know what I’m talking about. It seems like every day there’s a new cookie tray getting delivered. Then there are the parties. The office parties, the family parties, the friends, the neighbors and so on. By the end … Continue reading Tips for staying “healthy” during the holidays
Christmas time is my favorite time of year. Whether it’s watching movies on the couch, baking cookies or going to holiday events, I will be spreading the spirit of the season around. Here are some of my favorite local holiday events: The Comcast Holiday Spectacular: An excellent stop on a Philadelphia Christmas tour. This free … Continue reading My Favorite Local Holiday Events
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