Covid has kept us away for two years. Away from my family + my home state. But, finally, even as…
Tag: christmas
Blogmas: War Is Over – if you want it
There is no better time than now for a message of peace. And, though it may be 50 years old…
A simple holiday: Family, travel, and one big anniversary
We’re 2 weeks into the new year and I am finally sitting down to document what turned out to be…
Day 19: Merry Swedish Christmas Eve
In Sweden, we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve. It’s an entire day filled with food, music, family, and traditions. And,…
The only holiday playlist that you’ll ever need
December is here. And I am pumped. Finally it’s time to bring out the Christmas music + just let it…
the week that was the last week of 2016 // 52
I’m still slowly easing into 2017 even if on the outside it may seem that I have been busy. I…
the week when the festivities began: portland, maine // 51
As soon as I drove into my brother’s neighborhood Friday night, I had the feeling that I was gonna be…
the week when the festivities began: new york city // 51
Happy Holidays!! I’m writing to you from my brother’s cozy little home on the coast of Maine, just outside of…
why we said no to the holiday hustle + bustle // episode #13
so, what’s your holiday cheer status? are you one of those people who goes all in? or are you more…
the day i found all the holiday feels // 49
this weekend i had a little holiday adventure. and i didn’t realize how badly i needed it until i was right…
Q + A with Liz + Lina // episode #12
it’s podcast time! and this week we’re answering the questions that you sent in! thanks to you, we’ve covered everything from favorite…
my mindful december: kindle the fire within
hello, my friends. well, december is here. and, oh how i love this month. not only for the holiday feelings,…
week 52 // the week that was filled with holiday celebrations
well, i thought that last week was the last week of the year, but it turns out that we have…
a christmas gift from me + the moon
hello, dear wonderful friends. it’s christmas eve. and i have a little gift for you. it’s nothing big, nothing flashy,…
reclaiming december // winter solstice: one last night in the dark
this morning (monday morning), i did my last meditation in the dark. starting tomorrow, i will begin to light candles…
week 51 // the week that was the week before christmas (+ a video!)
happy christmas week, you guys! can you believe that it is already here? i’m continuing my slow, simple advent theme…
cozy nordic holiday decorating for small living
a few weeks ago, as the christmas spirit was beginning to bubble up in me, i created a post that…
reclaiming december // i don’t believe in silence
it’s 10:30 pm and i am barely gonna squeeze in this second sunday in advent’s post before the day is over….
reclaiming december // why i am deciding to spend the next 4 weeks in a cave
i call it my advent cave. and, yes, i am going to hibernate in it for the next 4-5 weeks….
xmas: the one // an EPIC holiday playlist just for you
i believe that it is now time to turn on some holiday christmas music. whaddya say?! and, friends, i have…
november’s full moon: the truth about the holidays
with the holidays upon us, things usually go either one way or the other. it is often a time of sweet nostalgia…
a moody nordic christmas: my first post of the holiday season
forget the weekend. who’s ready for the holidays?! raise your hand! both of my hands are up. can you see them?!…
together for christmas: an american xmas day
when you have two countries represented in your marriage, then you have the joy of living with two cultures. lina…
christmas day is here!
wishing you + yours a wonderful christmas day full of beautiful moments of peace + joy. light + love xoxo
merry christmas eve: bringing sweden to the states
god jul!! hello, friends! can you believe that it is christmas eve already? how did that happen?! things are pretty…
meditation mondays: as faithful as the light
did you feel it? did you see it? did you notice that the sun rose just a tad bit earlier…
the magic of the longest night + a family ’round the table
i’ve been preparing for the winter solstice for days, even weeks, anticipating it with excitement, thinking + pondering + feeling…
little christmas + the end of an era
last january i met a blogging friend that i’d been keeping in touch with for a few years only through…
everyone loves a {christmas} parade
my friends, monday night was super festive in my world. if i wasn’t in the christmas spirit before, i certainly…
meditation mondays: those crazy dark times in advent
i had every intention of writing this sometime monday morning. but, here it is, late monday night. i am sitting…
how to survive the darkness: the season of advent begins
right now, in the northern hemisphere, we are literally stuck in darkness. the days just keep getting shorter and shorter….
silver + gold: a playlist for december
here we go, people. let the holidays begin! lina and i have begun the decorating process… just a little bit…
and the celebrations continue…
Four years ago, on a beautiful, snowy Swedish day, I married my amazing Lina. It has been an incredible 4th…
enjoying the last few mysterious minutes of christmas day…
are you stuffed? or satisfied? do you feel exhausted? or energized? was it a peaceful day? or a wild &…
Christmas to Me.
Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is my favorite book of all time, so, back in September, when I ran…
party time!
happy friday, friends! here in the mcguire-eriksson household things are full speed ahead with preparations for a full-blown housewarming/christmas party…
sensory overload. part 5.
it’s tuesday, and time to stop for a moment and think about all that has touched and piqued my senses…
sensory (super)overload. part 4.
there has been some serious sensory overload during the past week. from a 9 hour road trip in pouring rain…
whoa! it’s december already!
i think this month snuck up on me. i was totally not prepared. like, not at all. first of all,…
let the holiday season begin!
it’s official. the turkey has been eaten. the food coma has been cured. and the official holiday season has begun….
sensory overload. part 3.
hi! it’s tuesday, so i’m a day late. but, oh well. i’ve been pretty busy on account of it’s not…
reynolds shenanigans. just getting started.
shenanigans: silly or high-spirited behavior; mischief. my cousin has this word that she uses quite often, and when she was…
may your days be merry and bright.
from my family to yours… happy holidays!! peace & love.
a christmas eve thought.
“for all that has been, thanks. for all that will be, yes!” ~dag hammarskjöld happy holidays! peace.
from my little corner in the world to yours.
let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. ~ sy miller and jill jackson wishing you…
the tale of the perfect tree.
it’s late on wednesday night. everyone in the house is asleep except me. i’m tired, but i now i will…
24ish hours.
hey, folks! we made it! it’s a beautiful north carolina morning, we’re all rested (at least i feel that way…