Tis The Season Love

wait. today is december 2oth? ie 5 days until Christmas?? How did that sneak up on me?? Finals pressure, wrapping up life in Boston, and trying to navigate through my new role as a "young professional" allowed time to simply fly! i don't really want anything for xmas, unless you have a french bulldog puppy you'd like to loan me for 3 months....

heart. melted.

But really, all I want for Xmas is NoMas!! Now that I'm not a starryeyed 6 year old waiting for St. Nick, I really don't NEED anything, and care much more about spending time with my friends and family and relaxing. The amazing Robby shared the idea of NoMas during a #mefirst twitter party and I just loved it! She's asking friends and family to give their time, not things. Isn't that fantastic?? Brings christmas back to it's original point!

But here is a list of some of my favorite recent loves, holiday edition:

• Want: Fitnessista's Eggless Nog I also love the silk nog. I can't stand the taste of real eggnog-it makes me want to vomit. the alternatives are deliciously light!

• Know a HOT foodie? Give them one of these spicy homemade food presents! Love the DIY Siracha recipe and spicy peanut brittle!

• DIY If I'm feeling really ambitious I'm definitely going to make these chocolates by A Dash of compassion She has some fantastic healthy vegan recipes!
• Vegans need xmas too Choosing Raw compiled the greatest holiday gift guide, ever.

• I am obsessed with this Boston Skyline (MADE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES!!!!) by Tiny Urban Kitchen. amazing

• Drink up buttercup! Low Calorie Holiday Cocktails from Vital Juice
• How to: Survive your family over the holidays. Great post!
• Stress Less Don't forget to take care of YOU this holiday season! www.thememovement.com

I'm finished with school and heading home to Wyoming for 2 weeks to spend the holiday with my friends and family. Time to think more about life post-BU, polish up applications, job search like mad, and relax in front of a fireplace!

Happy Happy Holidays! xoxo