It's that time of year again. Mixed and intertwined in the holidays is my birthday. Last week I told the story of my birth and how hard it can be sharing a birthday with New Years Eve. If it's not New Years its Christmas that is pushing its way into my festivities. There is ALWAYS a party but it is never really for me. I go to parties and people are ready to party and quickly wish me a happy birthday and then it's over. That's where my mom comes in. She always goes out of her way to make me feel special on my birthday.


My mom works for a company that owns a fancy restaurant in the area. Every year she gets $50 to eat at the restaurant as a holiday gift. Since I've moved away we created a new tradition: she saves the gift for the whole year and we go to a fancy lunch for my birthday. Something I always look forward to. This year is a little different, however. My other half is planning something super special and we will be away (Its a surprise on where we are going!). I decided this weekend to go and visit home, and my mom was ready to celebrate my birthday, even if it is a few weeks early!


The restaurant is located on a beautiful lake and has some stunning views throughout the year. They decorate it all up for the holidays making it festive and inviting.

Me and my mom splurged and had some festive drinks to start our celebration. My mom had the "Snowball" and I had the "Festive Spiced Sangria". So yummy!


Next came out appetizer. A crab dip in a pretzel bowl. It was so creamy and delicious! With sides of crackers and breadsticks, this was the perfect start to the lunch,

I love to rant and rave about how much I love fall. All of the pumpkin spices and lovely scents. There isn't much that can outshine those favorites.... However one thing that only comes out in the winter months is back in my life, and I couldn't be happier. I am talking about Green Mountain's Golden French Toast coffee. I can't wait to get home on a cold night to brew up a hot cup of this liquid heaven.

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I love the aroma as it brews. The scent of french toast wafts towards my nose, making me anxious for a taste.  It takes me to Christmas morning, enjoying a big breakfast with my family. When it finally finishes brewing, I add just a splash of whole milk and devour it as if it's my last cup. I have to stock up because once winter is over, so is this amazing cup of Joe.

Do you have anything that only comes around in the winter that you are obsessed with? Have you tried this coffee? Do you have any suggestions to something similar?

Happy Thursday, and drink lots of hot beverages! :)

This week I have decided to take it easy. My Thanksgiving week was pretty stressful and I am using this week to try and get back on track. So today I felt it necessary to talk about all of the shows I have been binge watching on Netflix. Who doesn't love a good Netflix binge?!

Once Upon a Time: I started watching this back when it came out and somehow got away from it in the second season. I decided to go back and give it another try, and so far it has not disappointed!

Lilyhammer: This is a Norwegian television show. Me and the other half started watching it on a whim when we wizzed through House of Cards and Orange is the New Black. It is also a Netflix original. Season 3 was just released and I am loving it. If you love mob shows this is for you!

Revolution: I got into this show late in the game. I watched all of season 1 in like 3 days and went onto Season 2 to find out it was canceled after. I love the concept of the show and can't understand why it got canceled! Darn ratings!

Now I need to find something new to watch! I saw House of Cards comes back at the end of February and no word on Orange is the New Black, so throw me your ideas on new things to binge!

Have a great Wednesday!