+ go to a pumpkin patch.

+ carve a pumpkin.

+ bake pumpkin bread.

+ make pumpkin empanadas.

+ go to the state fair.

+ make homemade apple pie/apple tarts.

+ handwritten notes to people to tell them why i'm thankful for them.

+ homemade soup + movie night!

+ make it through this HEAT (az probs).

Okay, so it is NO secret that I am the biggest fan of Valentines day..... the biggest.
I love love so a day that is 100% dedicated to the loviest, mushiest, gushiest, cheesiest acts of love is my absolute jam.

HOWEVAAA, I know that there are lots of cuties out there that are single (like me) and some even hate the holiday because of it! BUT I think that love should always be celebrated - whether its romantic love, platonic love, family love, WHATEVER.

So I came up with a list of ways to celebrate valentines day whether or not you have a significant other to be cheesy with! I hope you all put it to good use and let someone special know you LOVE them! :)


1. make treat bags for your coworkers/neighbors!
- okay, so i realize that most people don't love their neighbors or coworkers, but it's still a sweet gesture that most people don't generally expect but will still be REALLY appreciate of! just put together a cute little goody bag of some candy and a cute/cheesy pre-packed valentines day card (like the ones you used to give out in elementary school)!



2. go to a movie with your best friends!
- movie night widdd da girls. binge out on all the candy and popcorn and make it a girls night!



3. buy your MOM some candy and flowers!
- moms go underappreciated 100% of the time. even when you think you're showing your mom how much you appreciate her, there's not enough appreciation in the world to really relay the message. spend valentines day making your #1 girl (literally) know how much you appreciate and love her!



4. help a younger sib make their valentines day cards!
- my siblings are all out of elementary school, but i'm sure some of you have siblings (or maybe even children) that are making valentines day cards for your classmates so help them out! the coolest kids had the best candies and coolest card. be that cool older sibling that helps make that happen.



5. buy YOURSELF some candy and flowers!
- some people aren't as excited about the idea of buying themselves candy and flowers but let me tell ya' - SELF love is the MOST IMPORTANT love you will ever have in your life. spend the day giving your heat a pick-me-up and reminding yourself have much of it you HAVE in your life and how much of it you have to give! instead of being bummed you don't have a boo to celebrate the day with, celebrate the fact that, that big special love is STILL out there waiting for you and that one of these valentines day you'll finally spend it together!!!!!!




I hope you all take a day that is literally all about love and make it special for everyone in your life - especially yourself! you are all so loved and full of love and you should take any and every day you can to remember that.

LOVE YA ALL ALWAYS, XO - me.

Real or fake tree?
- Real. Through and through.

Have you ever kissed anyone under mistletoe?
- Never! But the month is still young ;)

Any christmas traditions? What are they?
- My family always buys a brand new ornament that has all our names on it every year!

What’s your best idea of a christmas dinner?
- Lots of cozy and comforting types of food and desserts and surrounded by family!

Do you spend christmas with friends or family?
- Family.

What’s your opinion on white christmases?
- I WISH i was lucky enough to experience one!

Do you still believe in Santa?
- Yes.

What’s your favourite thing about christmas?
- All of it. The entire thing. There's nothing not to love.

What do you do the day after christmas?
- Relax and wish it was still christmas.

What’s your favourite christmas memory?
- I think the general feeling surrounding christmas is my favorite. I think about it all year long, haha.

What’s the best present you’ve received?
- Hard to say.

What’s the best present you’ve given?
- I'm not sure, haha.

Have you ever been away from home during christmas?
- Not yet :(

Do you own a christmas sweater?
- Tons.

Does your house get covered in fairy lights?
- YES! Haha, year round too.

An angel or star at the top of your tree?
- Star.

Do you listen to christmas songs?
- 24/7.

Do you write christmas cards?
- No, but I really want to!

How long is your christmas break?
- I'm no longer in school so I don't have one ;(

What’s your favourite candy cane?
- Plain ol' peppermint!

Worst present you’ve received?
- NONE!

Do you watch christmas movies?
- Not as many as I'd like, but yes!

What are you hoping to get this christmas?
- Lots and lots of love.

Do you wake up early on christmas day?
- Yes!

What do you put on your tree?
- Usually just ornaments! Nothing too fancy or crazy.

What’s your funniest christmas story?
- I'm not sure I have one? Lol.

Tell a christmas joke.
- What do you say to Santa when he's taking attendance at school? Present.

Do you get advent calendars?
- I TRY TO! But the options here are limited! :(

Do you own a santa hat?
- Duh.

What’s a tradition you would like to start?
- There's a TON I want to start when I start having children of my own! But I think just getting into the spirit a lot more, and a lot sooner!