It’s New Year’s Eve and ready or not, the month of December and another year come to an end tonight!
I can’t believe it’s the 31st and already time for our Seasonal Sentiments Monthly Rewind Newsletter!
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The month flew by and amid the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations, we enjoyed spending quality time with our family!
Today we’re sharing some of our treasured traditions and fun moments that made this month special.
Are you ready to take one last look back before we step into a brand-new year?
What we did behind the scenes in December
Nature Preserve
We are blessed to have our youngest son home (he arrived just before Thanksgiving and will be here a few more days) and we went on many walks to explore nature!
He enjoys photographing birds and other types of wildlife, and got this great shot of a raccoon at The Oakland Nature Preserve!
You can follow him on Instagram at @ allen_wildlife_photos.
While visiting the preserve, we were shocked to see how much destruction Hurricane Milton left behind.
It was sad to see how many trees were completely uprooted (like the picture above) or broken by the strong winds.
Gingerbread Houses
Our newest Christmas tradition started when we moved to Florida.
The boys enjoy decorating gingerbread houses but always complain about how frustrating it is to assemble them with icing, so we hot-glued them together this year!
It worked perfectly!
They turned out so cute!
Theme Park Day
Our boys enjoy going to theme parks as much as Rich and I do, so when they’re home for Christmas we always have one day at a park.
They chose the Magic Kingdom and we had a blast even though it was extremely crowded!
Here they are at the fort on Tom Sawer’s Island for the last time.
Disney will be closing this attraction to make way for a new one.
Christmas Eve Pajamas
Here’s our annual Christmas Eve pajama picture!
We had a wonderful holiday together, along with my Dad and brother!
What we did on the blog in December
Did you see all of our posts in December?
There are less than normal since we took time off to spend with our family over Christmas!
If you didn’t see them, here’s your chance to catch up!
DIY
- Do you love a good upcycle project? See how we transformed a lampshade into a DIY Christmas tree collar!
- Want to know how to get a beautifully decorated tree for cheap? Learn to transform Dollar Tree items into amazing gingerbread decor!
Decor
- Did you see our Holiday Home Tour Part One: Nutcracker Theme?
- How about our Holiday Home Tour Part 2: Gingerbread Theme?
Inspiration from around the web
Today we’re sharing five of our favorite posts we discovered online this month to inspire you in the new year!
- Looking for the perfect drink to ring in the new year? Here are four champagne cocktails you can try!
- Make 2025 your year with these goals to help you look and feel your best. There are 65 resolutions to choose from!
- Planning to renovate your home this year? Here are the top reno trends predicted for 2025!
- Choosing colors to paint your home always comes down to personal taste, but a few hues pop out among the rest! These are the eight color trends that will be everywhere in 2025!
- Start the new year off right with these 12 healthy morning routines!
Home Organization Challenge Weekly Task
We want to help you organize your entire house this year!
Each week we will suggest a space for you to work on!
During January we focus on the kitchen and laundry room:
- Week 1- Countertops and Appliances
- Week 2- Refrigerator and Freezer
- Week 3- Cabinets and Drawers
- Week 4- Pantry
- Week 5- Laundry Room
Posts You Might Like From Our Archives
If you’re new here or would like a refresher, check out these older posts relevant to this season!
DIY
Do you have old sweaters you don’t wear anymore? Learn how to upcycle them into cozy home decor items perfect for Winter!
Decor
Does your house feel dark and empty after your Christmas decorations are down? If so, we have easy Winter decor ideas you can incorporate to make your home feel bright and cozy during the cold months!
Organize
Are you making a New Year’s resolution to get organized this year? We can help! Here are tips to get started organizing your entire home!
Conclusion
As December draws to a close and the clock ticks toward midnight, we bid farewell, not just to a month but to an entire year filled with moments that shaped us.
We pray you enjoyed spending time with us as much as we enjoyed creating content for you!
As we look ahead to a fresh start, may the lessons and memories of 2024 inspire us to embrace the coming year with hope, gratitude, and open hearts.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful New Year filled with health, happiness, and new adventures.
Here’s to 2025, we hope it will be your best year yet!
Our next Seasonal Sentiments Monthly Rewind Newsletter will be posted on January 31st!
Blessings, Donna and Rich
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Such a fun month!! Great Christmas jammie photo! Happy New Year!
Hi Rachel! Yes, December was so fun and we thoroughly enjoyed spending quality time with our family! Can’t believe it’s 2025!! Time is flying by so fast! Happy New Year to you!