Little Things That Make it Feel Like the Holidays

My holiday has not been a relaxing and festive one. I have had no Christmas parties. No time to make cookies. No time to do much of anything besides Christmas shop after work. I start my third job today which will keep me even busier. I am thankful for it none the less. I have been doing a few little things to make it feel like Christmas around here. If not for me for David. This is his first Christmas that he is able to truly participate in. I am so excited to see his face on Christmas morning. 

• Christmas Movies and TV Shows: We have been watching lots of Christmas shows on Netflix. In the kids section they have a whole Christmas section. We have watched tons of Thomas the Train, Madagascar, Shrek, and more. 
• Christmas Music: We have an Amazon Echo. So many times I tell her to play Christmas carols or Elvis Christmas music. David loves it. He dances and grooves every time music comes on. 
• Christmas Lights: We have tons of Christmas lights in the house connected to a remote control system. I let David turn them on and off. To him it is like a magical light show.
• Hot tea and Hot coco: I started doing this because I am currently sick but it really does make it feel more like the holidays. Sipping on a warm drink soothes the soul.
• Winter Candle: I bought and fell in love with the Holiday Cookies candle by Sonoma from Kohls. It is heavenly. After burning it once my room smells good for days. 
• Fuzzy Socks: I know this may sounds completely silly but this is huge to me. Fuzzy socks make it feel like Christmas to me. I have always had feet on ice in the winter and fuzzy socks are the best cure. 

I would love to hear what specials little things you do to make it feel like the holidays in your busy life. Comment below and let me know. 

God bless,

Deborah West

Beginning Again

I will not go into much detail because the truth is I have no idea how my life will play out right now. I do not want people judging me or picking sides. I do not want people begging to know things that just are not their business. But I am at a new stage in my life. I am having to go back to work and provide for myself. I have more bills than my current job can provide for and over $10,000 in debt. I have no idea where my future stands or if my dreams of being a homeschool mom will even come to a reality. I am beginning again. I have no expectations and huge dreams for my life right now but I do know I want the best life I can provide for my son no matter the cost. I will work hard and learn everything I need to

be able to succeed.

With all that said you will be getting totally new and different info from my blog. As of right now I will not be suggesting you buy huge expensive oils kits or $200 challenge packs because even I cannot do that right now. I will be sharing all my money saving tips and money earning tips. I will be sharing recipes, tips and tricks, DIY projects on a budget, cheap mommy son dates, Bible study tips, and much more! Also my blogs will be shorter because lets me honest I am pressed for time and I know all of you don't read the whole blog anyway. Am I right? How many of you get pissed off about the 25 paragraphs that come before the freaking recipe. Like gosh people I am only here for one thing!

My goal in writing on my blog is to express my feelings, share what I learn, give back to the community, and have something that I can call mine. I love to write an it has always been a dream of mine to be a writer so here we are. Maybe one day I will even publish a book! Who knows what life has in store for me and David but our life will be full of adventures you can count on that.

You were made for greatness!
Blessings,
Deborah West