What are your plans this weekend, friends? We’re baking cookies tonight and watching Elf. On Sunday, our historic neighborhood hosts its annual Holiday Parlor Tour. I love visiting these beautiful homes, all decked out in their finest holiday decor, and seeing first hand the amount of care, pride and love reflected in each one. It’s a wonderful holiday event, and the complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides through the park, are magical. Have a cozy weekend, and if you’re in a reading mood, here are a few fun links from near and far.

Raise successful kids with this kind of praise. (Most parents, including myself, do the opposite).

Laugh out loud funny!

A sweet way to tell your kids the truth about Santa.

Holidays in Old North: handmade crafts market, food trucks and of course, Crown Candy.

Home Sweet Home.

The David Snowie ornament is my fave. Which one is yours?

Have you tried Bullet Journaling? I’m intrigued.

Your inner-hippie really wants these Birks.

My new signature scent for Winter. What’s yours?

It’s made of paper?!