'Tis The Season!
Does anyone else wonder how the heck the bells are jingling, and the sleigh bells are ringing already?
Although I’m not going to complain, I must confess, my tree has been up at home since Nov 2nd. I’ve always been a Christmas junkie and still get excited to leave Santa milk (dairy-free of course, and cookies.) Gosh, Santa must have had many tummy aches before the evolution of almond milk and other dairy alternatives.
There’s just something that happens in my soul when Halloween is over. I can feel the joy of the season. The red cups at Starbucks, Mariah playing on every radio station and in stores… except my version is "All I want for Christmas is.......... WINE".
Seriously though, I wait for Santa every year! This past weekend we took the kids with some friends to Winterfest at Wonderland and had a blast decorating cookies with Mrs. Clause! Madison also decided to do a photo shoot of Harper around the Christmas tree, I think we may have a future Photographer on our hands.
If you haven’t been by Elevate yet, I can't wait until you see our window display! Not only our window display but inside is very festive as well.
Speaking of the season, it’s also a time of giving. I think I actually love the giving part more than anything else. Every year, Kevin, myself and the kids choose a cause to pour into. This year, we are partnering up with "Brands For Canada" to help the Afghan refugees this winter season. There are many families who are in need of winter coats and other warm accessories. If you’d like to give to the cause, you can visit the link or feel free to reach out to us for more info. As much as the kids love running down to the tree Christmas morning to see what Santa has stuffed in their stocking, we find it equally if not more important to teach them the importance of giving and pouring into the lives of others. It really helps you to remain humble and also understand gratitude and compassion.
Speaking of giving, if you're looking for that cute stocking stuffer or stuff to wrap in a pretty bow under the tree, don't hesitate to come in and browse in our store. We also have an online store if you're more of an online shopper. Right now, we’re running 30% off on a few of our favourite brands such as Brunette The Label apparel, Pixie Mood handbags and wallets, and Henne Organics cosmetics. Did I forget to mention the yummy candles and room sprays from the brand, Homecoming? YUM!
I feel like the holidays are going to fly by as soon as they arrived. We’ll literally blink and find ourselves sitting around thinking of our new years’ resolution. On Sunday, I had literally sat at my dining table and booked every single winter drive through, walkthrough, festive holiday children's event for every weekend from now until Christmas so that I can book in all of my mom time, girl time, and date night events knowing that I can go out without mom guilt... Yes, people, mom guilt is a real thing. So I figured if I have something intentionally planned every week with the kids, when they cry at the door when I leave I can say, "Well, we’re going to “insert event here” this weekend!” Strategic and amazing. My point is, we as women really need to learn how to tell ourselves we are valuable. We are worth it. We need to give ourselves TIME. Time to give, be kind and nurture ourselves. That's one of the things I love when I see each one of you leave the salon. You really have poured into yourselves. You are giving yourself this time for YOU!
You matter, you're worth it and you are valuable!
We love you and speaking of love! Here’s what we’re loving right now in our shop and online store. Shop it direct from our site if you can’t make it in!
See you soon
Pammy