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Snow and other fun things!

I stumbled out of bed this morning and saw snow out our kitchen window. I should probably watch the news more often so a sight like that doesn't shock me.

 

Mike quickly bundled Kyle up (explains the outfit) and took him out for a snow photo shoot. That's a nice upside to our new schedule: spontaneous snow photo shoots are easy. 

 

The excitement was short-lived. No one likes a wet butt. 

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I'm enjoying your where-would-you-go? answers. Keep 'em coming! So many of you would like to go to Italy or Greece. (And I loved the labor-and-delivery answers, too. I was hoping some of you would think like that.) As for me, my dream-location vacation would be Spain. But I want to do it up really big. I'd like to spend at least two weeks there, possibly a month if I extend it out to a Mediterranean tour. Something about a culture that embraces 1) drinking and 2) daily naps charms me. 

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At Style Lush today there is such a great giveaway I can't help but link to it. It's a beautiful, artsy, fun calendar from Emily Ann Designs. Comment for a chance to make it yours!

The question game

When I was in New York, we had a company holiday dinner at a great Asian restaurant in the Meatpacking District, and at that dinner, we did something a little unconventional for company holiday parties. At least I think so. I haven't been to many company holiday parties, but perhaps this is what all companies do? Who knows. Anyway, we all took turns asking questions the rest of the company (we're a whopping six-total-person company) took turns answering. These ranged from normal (greatest regret?) to crazier (would you give up sex forever for a million dollars?) to really interesting (what do you fear others perceive you as?). You know, I've worked with (most of) these folks for four years, the others at least two-plus, but it was still really cool to hear what these people answered for various, wide-ranging questions.

It's one of my favorite things -- playing The Question Game -- and, in fact, on my favorite date with Mike (favorite day, arguably), we hid in the corner of our local Barnes & Noble and asked each other questions from The Book of Questions. I like hearing people answer questions. It's just a quirk of mine. It's why I'll stop at every Q&A interview in a magazine, even if I have no idea the interviewee. So, I thought, why not ask my readers (all dozen of you), a question and spend the night (or however many minutes it takes me) reading your answers, getting to know you better.

I like this idea. 

So, in honor of my recent globetrotting-obsession, tell me this:

What is one place (you haven't yet been) that you'd be ridiculously bummed to never travel to in your lifetime?

Place can mean many things, so have at it.

The best holiday gift guide (for you and your wallet)

One thing you may not know about me is I love giving gifts. You may not know this because I've never given you a gift, but if I were to come into lots and lots of money, I would buy you something lovely, oh yes I would, but one thing I am not super-duper at is picking out the best gift that is also a minimal burden on my wallet. NOT UNTIL I MET ELIZABETH. This kick-ass lady and Style Lush writer has put together the most incredible (NO, REALLY, IT'S RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME) gift guide. 125 items, all under $25. Seriously, this will be your one-stop gift-picking resource. Please go, peruse, share the link and enjoy. 

The Official Style Lush Gift Guide (125 Gifts for Under $25)

I am so proud to be a part of a site that produces content like this.

Happy holidays.