Friday Five || 12.16.22 (ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS!)

Happy Friday!!! I cannot believe that Christmas is only a week away- I’m still running around frantically trying to get everything ready AND create some Christmas magic for my family…while soaking in the sweet moments!

Yesterday morning Eliza was helping me get dressed for work and she wanted to be like mommy and brush her teeth with me. In that simple moment it was such a reminder that our littles are ALWAYS watching us and parroting our actions- and a sweet moment of realizing that she’s not always going to want to follow me around and do everything I do. So trying to relish in each memory!

Last weekend we also went to my Aunt house where she brought in an incredible Santa for some sweet photos at home. It was such a fun way to meet Santa (although Eliza still screamed like crazy when she saw him!) but he was the sneakiest Santa and managed to get several pictures with us without Eliza even realizing he was there! Highly recommend this if you’re looking for a unique way to get Santa photos for your family!

Today I’ve rounded up five Christmas themed favorites- ’tis the season after all!

ONE // Cheerful Christmas Mugs for $5

If you are looking for some fun coffee mugs for Christmas morning (my family always enjoys drinking our coffee and/or cocoa out of Christmas mugs while we open gifts!) then look no further than these adorable and cheerful Christmas mugs that ring in at just $5 each! I picked these up earlier this season and made a little display by my Keurig so that I’d have a Christmas coffee bar! Makes me so happy every morning!

Gingerbread House Mug // Gingerbread Man Mug // Holiday Dog Mug // Santa Mug

TWO // Matching Mama & Mini Pjs

I never miss a moment to match with my little girl, and these Eric Carle printed pjs from Nest Designs are the softest, coziest, and so lovely! We love reading The Hungry Caterpillar and it was so fun to find pajamas that incorporated one of our favorite books into the print! I also love that there are mens, babies, even blankets in the collection so it matches for all members of your family!

My Pajamas (size Mediums) // Eliza’s Pajamas (2T)

THREE // Christmas Romance!

I needed a sweet Christmas book after a slew of physiological thrillers and heavy subjects- and this book delivered! As I mentioned below, it’s kind of a “sexy Hallmark movie” (LOL!) but it’s light, easy, fun, romantic, and you will fall in love with the small town setting and each of the characters. Perfect for the Christmas season!

How the Grump Saved Christmas by Claire Kingsley

FOUR // Three Holiday Dresses Under $50

If you’re still on the hunt for your Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dresses (my family LOVES getting dressed up for Christmas Eve at church!) have I got three great options for you! I love the traditional plaid, the modern plaid and the shimmer and shine in these options below! The best part is that they each ring up under $50!

Red Plaid Smocked Waist Dress // Pink Plaid Tie Back Dress // Red Shimmer Dress

FIVE // The Perfect Christmas Dress

Our Christmas cards our running late (or maybe mama procrastinated… I won’t tell LOL) so I wanted to share my Christmas dress as it was a slam dunk and it looked great in our family photos. The smocked top is flattering while being super comfortable, and the ruffle sleeves are so feminine and pretty. Love the classic plaid as well. Quick shipping if you are still looking for an option for your Christmas dress!