Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. You guys rock my [Christmas] socks off.
Last week’s ToL linkup was the biggest one to date, so a huge shout out to everyone who participated for making that happen! Actually, a huge thank you to everyone who continues to read, participate, and support Thinking Out Loud in general. Did you know… that this week marks one year since the very first linkup? Yup! December 12, 2013 is when it all started. I had no idea it would take off like it did, but I’m super stoked about it because I love reading your guys’ random thoughts. So, thank you. Love you.
2. That’s why I’m going to share one of my favourite coffee hacks with you. Cinnamon. Yup, cinnamon. Adding a [healthy] shake of cinnamon to your coffee will rock your [Christmas] socks off. And may I suggest trying it with Starbucks’ Christmas Blend? I’m no flavour pairings expert like this girl, but it does taste pretty darn fantastijazzical.
3. So do these Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles… #shamelessplug
If you follow me on Facebook, you may have already seen me post about them, and if not, then my latest recipe is up over on Savory Style, so check it out if you’re looking for a quick and easy holiday cookie recipe that’s guaranteed to please.
4. This totally made my day…
5. As did this…
December 6th was Saint Nicholas’ Day, which is a Christmas tradition that my parents grew up with in Poland and continued to practice after they came over to Canada a few years before I was born. This year, Mom got me a couple of Pandora charms, which she apparently picked up when we were in Whistler. I have no idea how she managed to hold onto them for over three months (!!!) without spilling the beans — I’d go insane. This is why I do my Christmas shopping at the last minute — I can’t help but want to give the gifts right away.
6. That being said, I have actually done some shopping already. Woohoo! I hit up the mall earlier this week (when the crowds were tame), and while I can’t show you what I bought, I can show you two ornaments that I picked up from Pottery Barn…
They’ll fit right in with the rest of my woodland critters…
7. I can also share some of my Christmas list with you! While out shopping, I hit up Sephora in what feels like the first time in forever, in hopes of coming up with some answers to the pesky question of “what do you want for Christmas?” Well… this, friends, is some of what I want for Christmas…
1. Naked On The Run – Urban Decay
2. Eyes Are The Window Shadow Palette (in Soul) – Stila
3. Lights, Camera, Action 4-in-1 Mascara – Tarte
4. Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush (in Captivating) – Tarte
8. Also… because I’m 13 going on 30 (less than a month now!!!), I’ll admit that I’m half-considering adding one of these to the list…
But seriously… how freaking cute are these Disney Tsum Tsum?!? I can’t even handle it.
9. I’m starting to think that this ladybug really wants a shoutout, because it’s been sitting on my laptop charger for the past 30 minutes or so, refusing to move even when gently prodded. I guess it’s a cozy place to sit…
10. And heyyyy #10 is back! (I’ve been stopping on #9 for a couple of weeks now). But it’s only to say… Happy Thursday, you friendly faces 😀
No questions… just tell me whatever comes to your mind! 😀
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Yes to St. Nicholas Day! I love this day. And loved it even more as a kid!
I miiiiight drink a little tiny bit of coffee with tons and tons of milk in it wth you, if we add all the cinnamon 🙂
You’ve got a great link-up going on here Amanda! Congrats on 1 year. I usually do a similar post called “Thursday Thoughts” – I’ll have to remember to link up in the future. Have a great weekend!
Thanks Michelle! Thursdays are a good day for thinking 😉
We celebrate Saint Nicholas’ Day too! (Germany) I love it! I don’t know if it is the same for you, but we place our boots in front of the door (in front of my room, not completely outside, lol) and Saint Nicholas comes at night and puts goodies inside (only if you’ve been a good girl though!). I obviously was 😉 I got some cute stuff. But we don’t give huge gifts on the 6th, rather small things like decoartion stuff, and nuts, apples, oranges, and some chocolate.
Ahhh that’s EXACTLY how we did it! Except we’d never get apples, but everything is spot-on! My dad is from Germany, so maybe that’s why we did it that way as well. Now since I’m off at college, I no longer get nuts and oranges and my goodies come in a package in the mail. But it’s still so fun to celebrate, even as an adult!
That’s so cool! Oh man my mum wouldn’t have sent me these things via mail, Lucky you 😉 good thing I spent that weekend at home, haha. I love those traditions even as a grown up (at least age-wise 😉 )
What beautiful charms! And if I used makeup more, I would totally get one of those – love the neutral colors… they’re just so pretty.
I wish I could take a picture of my socks right now! I’m wearing candy cane ones 🙂 it’s one of the most fun parts of the Christmas season!
I weirdly don’t like sprinkling cinnamon in my coffee once it’s brewed but I mix it in with the grounds BEFORE I make my coffee. Not sure why I like it better that way but it is really good!
Currently on my mind is the fact that we’re experiencing our first major storm of the season and our lights keep flickering! Yikes…
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Chocolate gingerbread Truffles??? I need to make these!
You have the most gorgeous Christmas tree ornaments I’ve ever seen. I’d love to have a beautiful tree like yours.
It definitely took a few years of collecting! Aaaand it also helps to have a nice prelit tree 😉
I’m not a fan of the cinnamon in coffee thing. Maybe I’m putting too much but the cinnamon doesn’t dissolve and it actually tastes quite bitter.
I can’t drink coffee without cinnamon in it, SO so good!
I’m literally wearing red christmas socks right now but they have little santas all over them! haha I thought the lady bug was fake!
I just bought my first Naked palette (and funnily enough just blogged about it). I was debating the Naked on the Run but I opted to go for the massive Naked3 palette instead and I’m officially in love.
I am also in love with your Christmas socks. Happy Thursday!!
Yes! Cinnamon adds life to coffee…it’s so good!
You should see my makeup Christmas list…it’s outrageous 😉 and something sad is that I can’t even Christmas shop with my broken ankle 🙁 I feel so bad that I literally can’t do anything this year haha
I keep meaning to pick your brain for some more makeup products to add to my list, but I’m afraid that I’ll end up with one that’s a mile long 😆
Those Disney stuffed animals need to be in my dorm room! Stress relief for finals is my excuse.
I love that Chiquita banana is following one of the greatest banana-lovers out there. (Ask them for allllllll the bananas!!) 😉
Dang, bummed I wasn’t apart of the biggest TOL ever! Well I’m back at it again! Your Sbux pic just secured the fact that I will be treating myself to one today! I want a #8 too, but also have that internal struggle about being too old for stuff like that…and my Disney obsession! xoxo, ganeeban
You’re never too old! Or at least that’s what I keep telling myself as I approach my 30th 😆
Your ornaments are soooo cute! And I definitely have to try that recipe because they look absolutely delicious!!! Congrats on the one year anniversary of thinking out loud! You are awesome!
Lady Bugs are good luck don’t shoo her away!
Now all I can think about is how badly I want one of those truffles!
Just found your blog from Heather over at Housewife Glamour. What a fun weekly link-up! I wanted to join in today and may have to from now on. 🙂 Love your Christmas socks!!!
Thanks so much, Bri! Hope to have you join one day 😀
I love putting cinnamon in my coffee. My Mom does it too and she gets a little too crazy with the cinnamon for my taste. I love your cutesy little ornaments!! So adorable!! All I have left to shop for on my Christmas List is my Dad and I might just choose to make him something so I’m almost done!
Those Disney Tsum Tsums are so adorable! I have 4 of the smallest ones right now, but I really want all of them.
4?!?! Ohh I’m supe jealous! I almost grabbed Eeyore while I was in there! I seriously think I’m going to end up asking for a few…
Cinnamon is God’s gift to this Earth! It makes everything taste better. The same goes for vanilla extract. Love that stuff in baked goods! And I love your woodland creatures ornaments! I just saw some at Target yesterday and got all sorts of giddy. So cute.
Those gingerbread truffles, though!!! Gimme :o)
This is my first time linking up, and I’m excited to join the party. I’d like to comment on all your thoughts, but all that stands out here is “fantastijazzical.” That’s all I needed to make my day complete. Thanks, Amanda!
Haha! It’s a good word, eh? Thanks for linking up this week, Ashley!
Dude you have a menagerie on your tree. Way to bust out the woodland creatures, and you definitely need one of those Disney plush dolls since you’ve been eyeing them since Toronto.
P.S. I think you meant to say #publicbanana. It’s ok, I forgive you. 😉
I hope the ladybug found a safe new home after you packed up your computer for the day.
I hadn’t seen the naked on the go set before. It’s on my xmas list now! I’ve been considering getting one of the Naked palettes for awhile now because I love the neutral colors, but the full-size ones seem like an overwhelming number of options and I really love all-in-one sets. I’ve been using Benefit’s Bronze of Champions for the last few months, so maybe I’ll switch over if Santa grants my wishes 🙂
The Naked palettes are really great! I’ve had mine for years, and they’re still the ones I turn to the most. They also have a Basics palette that has a few less shadows if the big ones are too many for you!
Now I’m in the mood for a nice cup of coffee and those truffles! I guess I’ll settle for the scones I have.
Ahh everytime I go to starbucks I get a blonde roast and top it with cinnamon and vanilla it sure does make a huge difference in the coffee!
I am SO BAD about spoiling gifts before it’s time to give them. I just bought my boyfriend and I tickets to a show he’s been wanting to see forever and I’m DYING to tell him. I’m gonna have to tape my mouth shut between now and when I give them to him.
Also I need all of those Woodland Creatures. NEED.
Omg those truffles. I love anything and everything gingerbread this time of year!
I don’t ever know what to do with eyeshadow palettes (I don’t know what to do with eyeshadow in general lol), but that mascara sounds pretty fantastic. I’m always switching up my mascara – I used Diorshow for a while, then the green Cover Girl one. Who knows what I’ll buy next.
I feel like I’m constantly doing the same thing. I’ll fall in love with a mascara, only to get tempted by another, and another, and… yeah. It’s like a never-ending quest to find the best one.
Ohmygosh, why have I not added cinnamon to my coffee already!? It sounds so darn obvious – tomorrow morning YES!
Despite my obvious neglect in all things blog-related it would be an absolute shame to not inform you of the fact that your green smoothie swept my skeptic self off my feet 😀 . I was insanely hesitant at pouring in [freshly squeezed] orange juice – but jee willikers..delicious!
Woo! I’m glad you liked it 😀 I know what you mean about skepticism, though — I was hesitant to go back to them as well, but now it’s true love <3
Your woodland creatures are the cutest ever!