10+ links that I bookmarked this week about a new month, holidaying, giving, reading and cozy living.
// hello December
one+ It’s the beginning of the month and here’s Everything You Should Know About December … but all you really need to know is that I’m Sagittarius! Happy Birthday month to my fellow Saggies.
two+ This is also an awesome month to look skyward at night! There’s a meteor shower happening from the end of November and peaking in mid-December, so it’s your chance to see some shooting stars. How to See the Geminid Meteor Shower
// the holidays
three+ TV Insider printable holiday movies and specials schedule (and there were more links last week).
four+ Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday House Walk tour features 5 different homes decked out for Christmas, every day for a week. Always an inspiration every year.
five+ In case you can’t tell, I’m obsessed with holiday decor at this time of year but simple is best for me so I can appreciate these 17 Simple Christmas Decor Ideas.
// gifts
six+ I found a few excellent gift ideas on this list of 21 Of the BEST Unique Stocking Stuffers for Under $5.
seven+ Most important giving during the holidays is to help others less fortunately. I volunteer at a few local charities and give to United Way but there are many worthy charities that could use help.
// bookish
eight+ The 10 Best Books of 2023, According to the New York Times – 5 fiction and 5 non-fiction books. I’ve only read 1 book from the list – Chain Gang All-Stars, by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, which is certainly a memorable book.
nine+ And since it’s the beginning of the month – Amazon’s best books of December and Barnes & Noble Monthly Picks Are Here November/December 2023.
// cozy living
ten+ 9 Readers Share Their Cozy Corners. It’s cozy comfy season.