I don’t even know where to begin with this post.
Truly.
I’m finger-typing-tied.
So let’s start at the beginning (a very good place to start) with random thoughts and all the things going on around here:
1. Have you seen the Christmas at Target yet? SERIOUSLY. It’s the coziest and the cutest and I’ll show you what I just ordered and what I’m about to order (I have to pace myself) in this post. I shared it now because everything goes SO fast and once it’s gone they don’t usually restock.
2. I’m starting a fun series for the first 12 days of November with my sweet friend Leslie that is all about getting you ready for Christmas. Here are just a few of the days and what we’ll be sharing:
- how to repurpose last year’s decor
- ways to display and recycle old Christmas cards
- how to organize your wrapping center
- how to stock your pantry for the holidays
- 25 things to do with your family for the holidays
And tons more simple, clever things to get you (and your house) ready for the holidays. It starts this Sunday, so make sure you are subscribed to e-mail to not miss a day.
3. I also put together a fun FREE 2 page Christmas downloadable checklist to get you ready for the holidays.
4. There are Christmas candles burning in the house mixed in with fall candles. It’s the best smell in the world.
4. I’m having a GREAT hair day today and a cute outfit and I’ve lost 33 pounds. Watch out world.
And now?
Here are the links to the free printable.
I can smell Christmas y’all.
And I am so excited and READY.
Who’s with me?
To get us both ready for all the excitement and merriment that is to come?
Here’s a free downloadable Christmas Checklist (just click on the link below to print it).
PRINT PAGE ONE HERE
PRINT PAGE TWO HERE
We got this friend.
Here’s to the merriest, happiest, jolliest holiday season ever.
And let me be the first person to wish you….
…Merry Christmas.
PS And just in case you were wondering what my hair looked like. 🙂
I love the little buildings, especially the barn. Thanks Karianne ! Great hair day......
Everything you do is inspiring. Much love and many blessings.
What teeth whitener did you decide to use?
Robin, I ended up going with Optic White Toothpaste! I just ordered my second tube! It works GREAT! happy day!KariAnne
What great finds you have shared! I especially love the little houses and the printable checklist! I know I will use that list. Here's to the Holidays!
Thanks for the Christmas checklist. Congrats on the 33 lbs. What diet are you using?
I'm on a program called Optavia! I have so much farther to go---but I'm just trying to get healthy! Happy day! KariAnne
Best program out there! My daughter is a coach. You can do it!!
Love it!! I’m a Coach too! KariAnne, you look great!! And, you are soooo inspiring. Absolutely love your decorating style!
Karianne You look great! Congratulations on your hard work and success and the great hair day is such a bonus! Thanks for all of your great ideas!
Look at you all slim and trim!! Great job!! I love, love, love all the Christmas stuff and those houses are so popular right now! Thanks for the list, I may need it! You're Awesome!!!!
How many of the white houses are you using I need specific info as I am quite a decorating clutter. Your hair always looks wonderful
Mary, I ordered two houses and two churches! I already have a couple of houses that will work here! I'll post pics when I'm done! Hope this helps! happy day!KariAnne
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You Rock, KariAnne! Love your hair. Congratulations on your weight loss. I will check out Target.Are you having Thanksgiving at your house? If so, what’s on the menu? I’m have my adult children and their families. It will be the first time in many years. I’m so pleased.
"Finger-typing tied" :-) I almost spit my coffee out. Thanks for the laugh this morning...your way with words is delightful. AND the Target items...dang, I may have to order some stuff. Happy Thursday! (Oh, and you look FABULOUS my dear!)
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These are great Christmas finds! That little barn is too cute! KariAnne, as always, you look fabulous!
What a score!!! The barn is just too cute as are the houses!!!
I;m gathering and trying to corral my thoughts!
You look fabulous. I am so excited for you.
Good morning KariAnne, I just came from Target!!!! Friend, get over there to the $1-5.00 section, there are lots of white houses and cute wood trees and stuff that would look great with what you already picked out. Cannot wait to see the room finished.
KariAnne, you look amazing!! I have always thought you were beautiful inside and out! Keep up the hard work it is definitely paying off. You are inspiring me to get motivated, thank you!! I always love your decorating! I'm definitely going to be ordering me some. :)
Karianne Looking super cute and you could be taken for one of your daughters!!! lots of hard work is paying off. I certainly have not been dieting during this pandemic but I will get back on track when some semblance of normal returns to our lives. You are an inspiration.!
Yippee for great hair and weight loss. The Christmas stuff is cute too.
You are looking good girl!! Fabulous actually...
Very informative & your picture is just darling! Keep up the good work & inspiring posts!
I ordered several of the ceramic White House’s two weeks ago to supplement the others I got last year. Added two ceramic white trees this year. Love them. You look terrific and should be so proud of yourself. I noticed the Christmas checklist doesn’t say when to put up the tree. Since this year has lasted FOREVER I am ready to put up today. BTW, where did you get the wall hanging you are standing in front of?
Wait, what!!?! 33 lbs! You look fabulous!! Keep it up! 💞
I love love love Christmas and all the decorating and celebrating. But- this year my daughter is getting married January 2. I am feeling like it just won’t happen like I want it to this year because I am doing EVERYTHING except making the bouquets. At least I will enjoy seeing yours!
Thanks for the Optic White comment. I’m getting so excited for Christmas and planning like you new and different decorations, And by the way you look great. Good job!
Dear KariAnne, Your joy in being healthy is palpable. Hurrah for you!!! I printed your amazing Christmas list and will follow some of it. However, it will be Covid Cautious Christmas while loving family and friends with masking and distancing. Have you thought about a Christmas countdown for those of a certain age and more vulnerable to Covid? I'd love to have one that reflects your amazing creativity. I'm ordering the joy wreath as soon as I sign off. Joyful love to you, Diney on Camano Island
Your post is getting me excited about decorating for the holidays and "33" pounds lost, be proud!!
You are looking great! I think you have inspired me to get with the program & actually enjoy the season that is about to be upon us! I am going to participate this year. But it is hard when the hubs works nights and all the holidays.
Thank you for all the information. You are so pretty and i know so excited about the weight you have lost, i am so very proud and happy for you, you are a beautiful person. Oklahoma had an ice storm Tuesday did you receive any? Have a great week.
KariAnne, you have always been beautiful, you're just a little extra so now. Thanks for all you do to inspired, encourage, and motivate the rest of us!
Thank you Karianne for a beautiful post! Such cute, cute stuff! You are beautiful inside and out!
I wanted to buy so many of these inexpensive cute little houses at Target yesterday, but resisted the temptation since I already have too many decorations for Christmas. They had black and white ceramic sets, wood, and some tin metal. They would make such an adorable village no matter what your home decor. The bottlebrush trees were nice too. I highly recommend getting them for others though!
Hello sunshine 🌞. You look joyous with your slim figure and your great-hair-day hairstyle. Have you been enjoying shopping for clothes more lately? Love the shoes.
Such cute ideas. I love those white houses Your hair looks great and so do you!! Thanks for all your enthusiasm Susie
Your purchases are beautiful. You are beautiful! Blessings.
You are so gorgeous-inside and out! Love the purchases for this year. Will have to zoom over to Target.
I am missing getting your posts and wonder what has caused this?
You are too cute KariAnne, and yes, your hair is fabulous! You look amazing and I am so inspired by your amazing weight loss. Thank you for all the fun Target tips. Can't wait for the 12 Days of November.
The best part of this blog post is adorable you!! You go girl!!! xoxo
You got me excited about decorating for Christmas....thanks. And you look fabulous...always do! ;)
Karianne, Wow!! Congratulations girl on your weight loss. You look great and 33 pounds is no easy feat. I have lost 6 and it mainly came from cutting out sugar and sweets. I was just in my local Target the other day found some Christmas goodies in the dollar bins at the front of the store. Mostly some cute bottlebrush trees. They were just setting up the Christmas section so I cant wait to go back and see all the Christmas goodness.
Congrats on the weight loss - you look great! And you are having a great hair day! Thanks for all the tips!
You always bring sunshine in your messages and the photo of how great you are looking was a bonus. Your smile looks more confident and healthier than ever -- is that possible? Keep it up and you'll glide through the holidays feeling healthy AND happy!
Doggone it, KA - now you've done it again. I promised myself not to buy anything new for Christmas decor. And now I read this. *Sigh* OK, where is my purse? xxoo hugs - thanks for the awesome inspiration - love every item you picked. SO perfect for your home!!!!!
You look fabulous, and I bet you feel even better! I gained the Covid-20, so I'm getting back to eating healthier while I QUARANTINE - uggh - from Wednesday's exposure...
You are looking great! Thirty-three pounds is a real achievement. So happy for you. Congrats. I dashed in Target the other day and they have the cutest small Christmas trees for $3 each, you know in that section near the entrance through which you just have to detour? I got one, but think I'll get one or two more if they haven't sold out when my next Social Security payment hits the bank.
You are the cutest and I just love all your finds! Your hair looks fabulous and so do you! Merry Christmas right back atcha! :)
Looking great!!!
Your Christmas looks like it’s off to a great start! We are hanging lights on the porch and sauna in MN today because it’s 50 degrees! Yay!!! Your hair looks beautiful, congrats on the weight loss so far! Keep up the good work!
KariAnne! Look at you! Your smile always lit up a room but I think it might be even brighter?! Love all these ideas. That garland with the blue berries? Perfection!
You look beautiful. Great post!
KariAnne! You look fantastic!! Keep up the hard work. It is paying off! Thanks for all the cute Target finds. That advent countdown is super adorable. Also, that you for the checklist. I made one yesterday myself, and will have to see if I missed anything. Happy almost November...my birthday month!
I went to Target after reading your blog and seeing all the cute things you showed us. The $1 spot was practically empty and they had barely begun putting out the Christmas stuff back in the Christmas Dept. So disappointing!!! I did come away with a couple of houses, the flocked 5foot garland, and some small bleached sisal trees. I am ordering a couple of things online, hoping I will receive them. Thanks for all the Christmas info to get us started and excited and CONGRATULATIONS on your weight loss. You look great and I know all us readers are proud of you. Sic'em Bears!
Target for the win! Those are all great decorations. And your hair is gorgeous and congratulations on the 33# xo Pat
You look fabulous!! Congrats on the weight loss!!
Not only does your hair look great but so does the rest of you. What are you doing to loose the weight. I have been trying but nothing is working. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
Hi Lady! Can you share your Christmas Stockings? I’ve been searching for new ones and haven’t been able to find what I want. Of course, it’s one of those “I’ll know it when I see them” kinda thing. Lol :-)
You are awesome! I don't know how you cram so much creativity and joy in one little body. I love your posts and stories. Thank you for the inspiration!