Everyday Maddie

 Happy Friday, friends!! And Merry Christmas Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve- that's a thing, right??😂 I'm linking up with Erika and Andrea today to share some faves from the week, and then I will be off for the holidays! My plan is to see y'all back here on January 13! For some food faves.... I grabbed the raspberry kringle at Aldi the other day after seeing so many positive reviews on it. It is really good!! I had some with a cup of coffee a couple times this week! Last night, Caleb made lasagna soup- YUM. Definitely a favorite of mine lately! A great way to end the night.... Caleb made me a cosmopolitan the other night. Yum! I am really going to miss this sight.... This is my favorite time of year for sure! Twinkly lights and candle light = the BEST. On my drive home from work yesterday.... This was a fun little surprise. I don't remember this from last year! I hope you all have a great weekend and a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday! However, whatever, whenever, whereve...

 Happy Thursday!! I am here to link up with Holly and Patty for the last edition of Monthly Musings for 2024! 1. What do you do about last minute gifts you forgot to buy? So funny that this is the first question today, because I have a couple of gifts that I just ordered last minute. If they aren't here in time, I will just deliver them later and try not to stress over it! Last year, as we were headed out of town, we had to get a last minute gift and just got a gift card! 2. Favorite last minute holiday recipe? Any kind of dip! Super easy to throw together and grab a bag of chips! Either make your own or get something premade. 3. Favorite part of the holiday season so far? Seeing all the sparkly lights all over town! And I won't lie....we live in a college town, so all the college students are gone for the most part, and it is quite nice 😂 4. Best stocking stuffer/small gift? A gift card to the recipient's favorite lunch or coffee spot, lip gloss, nail polish, something pr...

Happy Wednesday! Today I am linking up with Sheaffer and Shay for What's Up Wednesday! 1: WHAT WE'RE EATING THIS WEEK Last night, I made chicken fajitas. On the menu for the rest of the week is red beans and rice and lasagna soup! 2: WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT Vegas! We went to Las Vegas on our Christmas vacation three years ago- we also spent some time in St. George, Utah. It was so fun, and I'm really wishing we were going back soon! 3: WHAT I'M LOVING All the Christmas things. Soaking up all the moments and memories of this season! 4: WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO Buying gifts, wrapping gifts, talking about buying and wrapping gifts. Ha! 5: WHAT I'M DREADING January. It's my least favorite month. I'm trying to be positive about it, but it just isn't really working.... 6: WHAT I'M WORKING ON Right now, I am starting on dinner!  7: WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT CHRISTMAS. I cannot wait to give all of our gifts and spend lots of time with all of our peo...

 Happy Tuesday! Ok, last year I shared all of my favorite Christmas movies , but I was thinking about all of the movies that I refuse to watch or simply cannot stand to watch during this season.... The Polar Express The too life like animation just bothers the heck out of me. This is one that I grew up watching, but I just cannot watch it anymore. Ugh. Anyone else??? The Santa Clause Another one that just bothers me. The Jack Frost character always annoyed me so much- ha! The Grinch It doesn't matter if it's the animated version. It doesn't matter if it's the live version. It does not matter if this is your favorite movie ever and think I just need to give it a try. I will not EVER watch The Grinch. Nothing irks me more than walking into a store at Christmas and seeing all of the Grinch themed Christmas decor. I just cannot do it. Why? I could not tell you! The Family Stone This one is a new to me movie. I just watched it for the first time last year, but goodness I do ...

 Happy Monday! I am linking up with Holly and Sarah to share all about our weekend! Ok, we all know that I am horrible about taking pictures- one of my goals for 2025 is to take more pictures!! This is the only one I got on Friday.... Post dinner! We had Mugshots, but bummer....their carbonation was messed up so I wasn't able to get a Diet Coke 😂 We also rode around and looked at Christmas lights after dinner! I worked on Saturday, so a tea was necessary! We had Oby's for dinner, and it was delish as always! Sunday morning church. Lunch at Lost Pizza. Then we grocery shopped. I cleaned out my bathroom cabinet, cleaned my makeup brushes and sponges, and then I cleaned up our office just a bit (it's still a hot mess so no pics 😂😂) In the middle of cleaning out, I ordered a 2025 planner! I haven't actually used a planner in several years. I actually think I said that I would never buy another planner again, because I am terrible at using them. But, I really just need o...