Oh, hey Friday. Nice to see you. Albeit a little late to the party.

One. Last weekend before Christmas is here and I'm not at work! Have you all gotten tired of me saying how much I love not working on weekends?? And the fact that my cold came right in time is perfect. Because I can snuggle all weekend with my husband and kitty and nurse this cold. That's excitement. 

sniffle. sniffle.

Two. No last minute shopping for me. Hallelujah! We gifted ourselves with a treadmill so we decided on no Christmas presents this year, just a stocking. And the other gifts have already been purchased. Go me! 

holiday wine.

Three. #FireworkPeople. There aren't the right words to even describe the level of encouragement, support and love from this group. I joined their facebook group a few weeks ago and kind of stood in the back. On Tuesday I decided to participate in their Twitter chat and within ten minutes I felt so uplifted and encouraged. When I posted in the Facebook group I received comments on my blog post about sharing my idea with #fireworkPeople. I am telling every woman to join this group. They support you, answer questions and cheer you on even if you are a total stranger.

Four. This time of year is bittersweet for me. I've always loved Christmas and it's Christmas right? But it also reminds me of family and how mine has changed so much over the past 5 years. I miss my mom so much some days. Grief is a tricky thing. It shows up when it feels like it, uninvited. But it reminds us how far we have come and just how much we should be thankful for.

Five. New Years resolution Swap! Word on the blog this week is the launch of this swap. Want to encourage someone in the New Year to achieve their resolutions? Or just want to make new friends? Then this is a great opportunity! Put together a little "resolution" box for your partner and encourage them. Made it really easy for you, sign-up below!

Enjoy your weekend friends!

The New Year's Resolution Swap Box: Sign-Ups

As we are winding down 2014 and about to enter 2015, there is one word that comes to mind. RESOLUTIONS. We all make them in hopes of sticking to them. But somewhere in between January 20-February, we might stray a little bit. Wouldn't it be great if there was something that could keep us going, give us that extra little push?

Since I love Swap Boxes and getting to know new people through them...drum roll please...
New Year's Resolution Swap Box!

Hosted by yours truly and the lovely Kate who blogs over at Classy Living

I met Kate through my very first swap box, called the Cara Box and she is still one of my closest blog friends. We really got to know each other and become friends outside this little space. Just one of the perks of participating in the New Year's Swap Box.

So what is this swap box, exactly?

//You will be matched with a partner that you should get to know through email, Instagram, blog etc. and learn what their resolutions are for the New Year. (You will have one swap partner and someone else will have you as their swap partner)

//Then, you get to put together a box that will help them keep those resolutions and motivate them throughout the year.

Example: One of your partner's resolutions is to eat healthier-You can put together a box of Special K bars (because they love strawberry), green lunch bag to be able to pack things for lunch(because they're favorite color is green), recipe cards, Gluten Free cookbook (specific just for your partner's eating style.) Just one example, the possibilities are endless.

Simple Rules:
//Fill out the form below.

//Sign ups close December 26th at 11:59. You will be notified of your partner by the 28th. You have until January 1st to reach out to your partner.


//Follow Classy & Sassy Mrs. & my co-host on Classy Living on Instagram

//Box should be AT LEAST $20 not including shipping. Feel free to spoil your partner if you want to though!

//All boxes should be mailed by January 21st. That gives you a few weeks to get to know your partner.

//You MUST post on Instagram your New Year's Resolution Box with the hashtag #NewYearsResolutionBox

Optional: Resolution Box  Link-Up will be posted at a later date if you want to participate.

**Open to US only. If you are international and would like to participate please email classysassymrs@gmail.com and I will try to match you up separately. 


We are so excited to to offer you this swap and the opportunity to make some new friends. Don't wait, sign-up now!

Things You Can't Do with Stitches in Your Face

A few weeks ago, I had the unfortunate pleasure of having my face stitched up. Got into a fight with a metal bar, the bar won..ha ha ha.

Least favorite accessory.

As I learned, there are A LOT of things that change when you have stitches in your face and a lot of things you can't do because of it.


+Get a facial

+Get a haircut

+Take good pictures {viewfinder, ouch}

+Get your eyebrows waxed

+Wash your face properly

+Wash your hair properly

+Go to the eye doctor

It became attractive.

+Get Christmas pictures taken

+Give the stink eye to everyone that cracks the joke about you being in a bar fight

+Let your cat anywhere near your face. You never know with those claws.

+Avoid the looks you get

As I am still healing and sporting a fun scar across my eyebrow, some of these are still a work in progress. Like waxing my eyebrows. I might have two caterpillars up there but the thought of them ripping open my wound again terrifies me. Yes, I might be over dramatic but lets give it time.

Can't see the scar when I pose like this ;)

A Merry Weekend

Having the weekends off is still something to get used. It includes getting used to juggling plans with errands and cherishing the brief two days we do have.

Friday night I had my holiday work party. A week at a new job and getting to go to the holiday party is something specil. It really lets you get to know your co-workers if you know what I mean.

Saturday was a relaxing day. I might have had an extra wine at our after stop of my holiday party. So we slept in, sat on the couch and napped. 

Saturday night we gussied ourselves up again to attend a friends holiday party. 

 I even tried my hand at a Kate (The Small Things Blog) updo. With my short hair I am always looking for new ways to do my hair. Her hair tutorials are perfect for my length of hair. Unfortunately, I didn't capture a picture of my hair in the beginning of the night. But I think it held up pretty nice and I know next time I can play around a little bit better with it.

Our Sunday was spent recovering from a busy weekend and catching up on our errands. We had a fun compromise that we would split the chores for the day. So whoever didn't want to go grocery shopping would stay home and clean. Off to the grocery store I went. It was a lot crazy and I stocked up extra so next weekend I do not have to be in there. Husband did a nice job cleaning up the house. I'll keep him.

Now, it's off to another Monday and week of work. How was your weekend?