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    Walmart’s The Grinch Holiday 2024 Decor

    For the past few years, the Walmart I normally shop at has sold Christmas decor inspired by three different popular movies and TV shows. They are The Grinch from Doctor Susses’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Stitch from Lilo and…

    By essieofwho December 14, 2024
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    Christmas 2024 Isn’t Turning Out As Planned…

    To be honest, not every Christmas turns out just as planned. This year, it just feels different. I can’t explain why, but it does. And when I say different, I mean it in a sad and depressing way. It started…

    By essieofwho December 13, 2024
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    Book Review: Santa Stops at Disneyland- A Little Golden Book

    Ever since I was a girl, I enjoyed reading Christmas books. Even if it wasn’t Christmas time, I still would like to read them! As an adult, I still enjoy reading Christmas themed children’s books. Even though my collection is…

    By essieofwho December 11, 2024
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    Walmart 2024 Christmas Decor

    This year, Walmart had some Christmas decor I really like. This year, I am more selective of what holiday decor I purchase. This decision was spurred by multiple decisions, one of them is due to inflation. Even though I’m selective…

    By essieofwho December 9, 2024
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    Kate Spade New York First Snow 2020 Tree Ornament by Lenox

    Kate Spade New York is one of my favorite fashion brands. Although the style of their bags can sometimes be out of my fashion comfort zone, I still enjoy browsing their website and looking at all the designs available for…

    By essieofwho December 9, 2024
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    2024 Annual Swarovski Ornament Review

    If you are new to this blog, then you probably don’t know I’m a Christmas ornament fan. I’m not as big of a fan as others online, but ornaments are important enough to me to start browsing them in July.…

    By essieofwho December 7, 2024
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2021,  christmas,  Holidays,  Lifestyle,  Movies & TV

    Movie Review: Good Morning Christmas! (2020)

    Every year, Hallmark releases a plethora of clean romantic Christmas themed movies. Sometimes, they are good. Sometimes they aren’t. Still, I enjoy trying to watch as many as I can. (I’m a sucker for clean romantic movies and books!) Good…

    By essieofwho December 6, 2024
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    Phimas Crystal Ornament Review

    Last year, I decided to branch out of my comfort zone and purchase an ornament from a brand I never purchased from. I found Phimas on Amazon and, as of 2024, they are still selling ornaments on Amazon. The ornament…

    By essieofwho December 5, 2024
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    5 Favorite Popular Christmas Events in Arizona

    Arizona is well known as very tourist friendly state during the winter months. The warmer temperatures in the winter months are a major attraction to people looking to escape the cold winter temperatures. It is also the best time of…

    By essieofwho December 4, 2024
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    Walt Disney’s Santa’s Toy Shop: A Little Golden Book New Printing Review

    Holidays are my favorite time of the year to read children’s books. When I was a child, I loved reading and hearing stories read to me during Christmas time. Today, I still like to read those same books for nostalgic…

    By essieofwho December 4, 2024
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