Friday, January 13, 2017

December 2016 In a Nutshell

Sorry this post is a bit late but here it is: my december 2016 monthly nutshell!

December 1st, 2016: Went on my new program outing today (got some Christmas room stuff and gift ideas at Target).

December 2nd, 2016: Ran and did some errands with my mom; sent out some Christmas cards.

December 3rd, 2016: Did some more errand running with my mom; put some new garland on the stairs in my house.

December 4th, 2016: Did more errands and also got a new Christmas tree today and began decorating that, too.

December 5th, 2016: Had an unexpected program outing today (Target and Trader Joe's); ran out with my mom and sister to CVS and the store.

December 6th, 2016: Did some journaling and listened to OneRepublic's new album Oh My My (my sister got the OneRepublic album for her birthday).

December 7th, 2016: Got my December 2016 birchbox in the mail today; dealt with some seasonal allergies (even got a new tea at Target to cure my allergies for it). Enjoyed Hairspray Live! on NBC with my family tonight.

December 8th, 2016: Had my program outing today; helped my mom out with dinner.

December 9th, 2016: Wrapped some christmas presents in my room; did some errand running with family; decorated a gingerbread house and watched How the Grinch stole Christmas (Jim Carrey Version).

December 10th, 2016: My December 2016 Ipsy bag came in the mail; errand running; more gingerbread decorating.

December 11th, 2016: I decorated my own gingerbread house today; my football team ended up winning their game; finally watched Frozen the whole way through with my family.

December 12th, 2016: Wrapped some more christmas presents today; errand running; watched The Polar Express  for the first time tonight.

December 13th, 2016: Went on an unexpected program outing (even managed to find something for my sister for christmas; also went to Trader Joe's and Target).

December 14th, 2016: Helped my sister decorate a gingerbread tree; filmed a new YT video for my channel today.

December 15th, 2016: Had my program outing today (Target, Starbucks and Giant I went to for some things).

December 16th, 2016: Got a YT video filmed today; went and hung out with my dad and sister on a small outing.

December 17th, 2016: Got my creative juices flowing today- made some vision boards for 2017, found gift ideas for my mom, etc.); filmed my Birchbox and Ipsy video for my YT channel.

December 18th, 2016: More christmas present wrapping! Watched Home Alone with family.

December 19th, 2016: Began packing for my Christmas vacation to my grandparents house this week; got a new book I ordered from Amazon- Grace Not Perfection by Emily Ley.

December 20th, 2016: Went on a new program outing (Barnes & Noble- got some stuff for journaling in 2017, Ulta Beauty- got me some new beauty goodies, Bath & Body Works- christmas present for my mom, Victoria's Secret- another christmas present for my mom; Target- needed some things here).

December 21st, 2016: Made some pumpkin chocolate chip oat bars; got some pizza hut for dinner. Even more christmas present wrapping!

December 22nd, 2016: No program outing today but I got some some more present wrapping done.

December 23rd, 2016: Went ahead to go to my Grammy's house today; also got to go out to dinner to a new restaurant with family- it was good food, too!

December 24th, 2016: Errand running with family! My football team wins a game (finally!) My mom made a delicious new snack- spiced nuts; opened a christmas eve present too- Christmas themed tea cups with dogs on it from Pier 1. Loved them!

December 25th, 2016: Opened stockings and a buttload of presents from Santa & my sister. Had my family over for a small Christmas get-together.

December 26th, 2016: Had some family and neighbors for a Boxing Day get-together (opened a surprise present from my Grammy; took a walk to clear my head; played Pie Face; got a 4th of July santa claus as my Chinese gift exchange gift).

December 27th, 2016: Errand running with my family; drew myself a nice hot bath; watched The Secret Life of Pets with family.

December 28th, 2016: Left to go home today; picked my doggy up from the Kennel. Got all of my unpacking done, too.

December 29th, 2016: Went to my Grandpa's for a small get-together with family I haven't seen in a while (took a walk with most of my cousins on the train-tracks, ate delicious pizza; got a fun gift exchange gift set, enjoyed some decaf coffee on my way home from the event); also played most of Big Bang Theory monopoly with my family.

December 30th, 2016: Errand running with family! Took all of my Christmas stuff down today; watched Finding Dory with family. Finished up Big Bang Theory monopoly (I came in 2nd place- my dad won!).

December 31st, 2016: Made some spinach artichoke dip for NYE; did laundry; enjoyed NYE with my family.

I hope you enjoyed this post!

-Lauren-