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Monday Musings No. 200
Good morning friends, it’s a cold, misty morning and it’s 14 days until Christmas! How are you doing? I am a little frustrated this morning because my blog is acting up. Hopefully by the time you are reading it, the issues are fixed. In addition to the formatting the ads are all over. I apologize and hope to have it fixed soon.
I’ve been thinking about Kims’ post from Weekend Meanderings, if you have not read it go and take a look. It’s a little reminder that the holidays are a stressful time and the load is mostly carried by women.
I get it, we want to make the holidays special for our kids, and families but it is a lot to take on especially in the world of social media. But, we do not have to do it all and if we want the family to have “it all” whatever that entails, you need help, so be sure to ask for it.
We had a packed weekend of holiday fun, cocktails with friends, dinner and a concert with family, Christmas baking and a holiday movie. I also managed to squeeze in a few hours of reading.
What about you? How was your weekend, I hope it was lovely and that you were able to do as much or as little as you wanted to.
I have lots to share today so let’s get to 5 Things.
Ten days. Two life-changing projects. One royal mess.
Trapped by an ironclad noncompete in a Manhattan bakery where she’s spending her December doing all the work for none of the credit, Emma Clark is saving every penny. She’s going to open her own place and make a better life for her and her mom, who is struggling after a health crisis. The light at the end of the tunnel is still years down the road when a life-changing holiday opportunity falls into her lap.
Before she can say “Yule log,” Emma’s slinging croissants in a snow globe of a European castle and masterminding the greatest dessert the kingdom has ever seen. If she impresses the impossible-to-please queen, the money will speed up her timeline by a full two years. It’ll be smooth sailing as long as she doesn’t do anything stupid, like falling for the devastatingly handsome Prince Leo, who spends his days ignoring royal protocol and getting his hands dirty outside the castle walls.
Leo isn’t looking for a diversion, not even a gorgeous sugar-dusted one. He’s laser-focused on building a new women’s shelter when Emma stumbles into his life just in time to save it. Their connection is instant, undeniable…and so problematic.
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2. Watched~Cheekwood Mansion
We’re stepping inside the historic Cheekwood Mansion at the height of the holiday season with acclaimed floral designer Laura Dowling. Laura brought this season’s “Sweet Dreams” theme to life, transforming each room with fresh color stories, charming vignettes, and nostalgic touches inspired by classic holiday music and tales.
3. LINKS: READ+WATCH+LISTEN
People Outsourcing Their Thinking to AI
Why Singing is Good for Your Health
‘Cool and quirky is part of our brand’: how New Zealand became a hothouse for indie games
My Mother’s Memory Loss, and Mine
The Unlikely Story of an Email Time Machine
‘Quiet divorcing’ puts a new name to an old problem — the slow erosion of intimacy
Frank Gehry, legendary Canadian-American architect, dies aged 96
4. SHOPPING BREAK
Although we are in the middle of the busiest time of the year, we have to remember to slow down and relax. What could be better than an early night or an entire day in your pajamas, wrapped in a robe watching movies or reading and sipping cocoa? Don’t forget to light a candle for a little ambiance and scent and a throw to keep your cozy.
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5. In Case You Missed It~Weekend Meanderings
Saturday I joined Kim for Weekend Meanderings, I shared Mimi Thorisson, Cooks Atelier, Max Rollitt, Forevergreen and more on Weekend Meanderings.
That’s All for Now
I hope that you enjoyed my Monday Musings and that you have an amazing day. Take care of yourselves friends.
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Hi Elizabeth,
The article links you provide often catch my eye so I find it frustrating when I can’t access the content. Please only include links if you can “gift” the accompanying story.
Hello Debra,
Most if not all of the links are free to read. I do not pay for any of those publications, that said, I have given them my email. They are almost all free to read if you provide your email address. My apologies if there was something you wanted to read and were unable.
Have a wonderful holiday.