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Monthly Musings {December 2024}

 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 practical (like socks, a multi function tool, etc.)

5. Favorite holiday sweet treat?

Fudge! I don't know why, but fudge just seems so Christmasy to me!

6. Will you make a New Year's Resolution?

I try to make a few goals for myself, but I always choose a couple of words for the year. I like those little word searches where the first 4 words you see are yours for the year. Mine for 2025 will be Connection, Self Care, Miracles, and Lessons. I feel like these are going to be perfect for me and the year ahead!

7. Do you use a planner? Paper or electronic?

I mentioned the other day that I bought a 2025 planner and made it a goal for myself to actually stick to using one! I got this one from Erin Condren.

8. Stay up until midnight or sound asleep when the ball drops?

I usually stay up!

9. What do you do on New Year's Day?

My mom usually makes all of the traditional foods for the day.

10. Are you taking time off in December?

Yes! Tomorrow I will post my Friday Favorites and then check out until after the new year!

Have a happy Thursday!

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  1. HollyDecember 19, 2024 at 9:12 AM

    Merry Christmas Maddie! Thank you for joining us! :)

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  2. Lindsay's Sweet WorldDecember 19, 2024 at 9:27 AM

    I saw that same word puzzle on Instagram the other day... so fun! I love that one of your words was "miracles." How awesome is that?! Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day! It's always nice to "meet" new bloggers!

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    1. Everyday MaddieDecember 19, 2024 at 5:54 PM

      I am really hopeful for what that word will mean for me in 2025! Thank you for stopping by my blog, too!

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  3. NatashaDecember 19, 2024 at 4:40 PM

    I've been off fudge ever since the year my grandma stored her homemade fudge next to the homemade soap and the fudge tasted like soap! Yuck! However, thank you for bringing that memory back for me. It was a funny Christmas as we all discreetly spit out our fudge :)

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  4. Kym December 19, 2024 at 9:35 PM

    I left my Christmas shopping to the last minute this year and did most of it online so I'm just hoping the last couple of things arrive on time! I like those "first four words" type graphics as well; it's just interesting to see what your brain will register. (on this one, my four words were Strength, Power, Breakthrough, Miracles so maybe 2025 will be a banner year!) Happy Holidays!

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    1. Everyday MaddieDecember 20, 2024 at 6:28 AM

      I did mostly online shopping too...One of my gifts is supposed to arrive on Christmas Eve- fingers crossed!! Those are really great words- I am hoping 2025 will be a great year.

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