The Saturday Six

 

I've waited as long as I can. Truly. I have to throw some Christmas in the Six this weekend. I just do! :) 

One.

I found this suggestion for a Christmas playlist. In full disclosure, it does have All I Want for Christmas is You on it, which I would absolutely have to nix (sorry if you love that one) and a couple of other songs I don't know, so I can't vouch for them. But it does have some great classics sung by some classic artists. I actually feel like I should put together my own Christmas playlist (which would have a fair amount of David Phelps, yes, but it wouldn't be ALL David, I promise) this year. What's your must-have song this time of year? 

Two.

I have made no secret of the fact that I don't make a great city girl. I don't love the traffic, the noise, or the crime that often accompanies city life. I could not live well in the heart of a city (unless God calls me to do that someday, and then I will trust Him to give me grace to match). But I do love visiting cities, because they do have beautiful things to offer in their own way. New York City is a someday bucket list destination for me, and I found this list of places to NOT miss at Christmas. I'm starting to think I should make our someday New York City trip an anniversary trip so we can do both: see the sights and see the lights! Any of you ever been to NYC at Christmas? (Will NOT be taking as many clothes as the writer of the post, but she has some pretty dresses!)

Three.

You often see lists of Christmas movies to watch, but this list has some well-known Christmas-themed episodes from classic TV shows. (I forgot some of these shows even existed!) Any of your classic favorites make the list?? I would have had to add a couple of Little House episodes to that!

Four.

I stumbled upon this idea and thought it was a great one! A list of things to pray for throughout the Christmas season that help keep your focus on Jesus! There are some printables you can download so you can keep the idea in front of your face if you want. Great idea! (I think the refrigerator makes a great landing page for something like this, actually.)

Five.

Even if you've already done official family photos (for Christmas cards, for example), here are some great coordinating outfit ideas to wear for pictures AT the holidays. Ryan and I try to make sure we don't clash when we go to Christmas gatherings, because we know we'll be in pictures together, but we should probably step up our actual festivity game when it comes to Christmas clothing!

Six.

I won't lie: putting this one here for myself (and Ryan). Ideas for stocking stuffers for dogs!  First order of business? Get a stocking!