I’ve been out and about all day because we’ve had guests in town! On their way home from Thanksgiving in Raleigh with my aunt and grandma, my parents stopped by our house in Charlotte! (My dad is flying out of Charlotte to Pennsylvania to see my other grandma tomorrow morning and my mom just left to head back to Raleigh for some concerns surrounding her mom – my Mimi. We are praying my grandmother to feel better very, very soon.)
My mom and dad arrived in town yesterday and we had a great time taking them out to brunch and then heading uptown for some amazing Thai food at Basil.
Today began with bagel breakfast sandwiches!
I picked up breakfast for all of us at Bruegger’s and ordered a cinnamon sugar bagel sandwich with egg, Swiss cheese and jam for myself.
It was sweet and salty heaven!
After breakfast, we hung out at the house before leashing Sadie up for a late morning walk at a local park by the lake. Sadie had a blast sniffing about and jumping around in the leaves.
We then ate an early lunch at home before making our way to Birkdale Village for some Christmas shopping.
Williams-Sonoma had lots of yummy samples on hand for shoppers to enjoy and I couldn’t say no to a cup of their spiced cider. It was hot and delicious!
Before leaving Birkdale, we popped into Kilwin’s for some buy one get one free fudge and a small cup of peppermint ice cream.
Once we arrive back at home, we dug into the fudge and then hugged my mom goodbye as she headed off to Raleigh. I was very sad to see her go!!
And now my dad and I are back at home relaxing for a bit before dinnertime! I hope you guys are having a great Monday!
Cyber Monday
I know I’m popping in a little late in the day with links to Cyber Monday sales, but I haven’t had a chance to browse around the internet for gift ideas, so just in case you’re planning to do some evening online shopping like I hope to do a little later, here are a few deals that caught my eye:
- White Plum – 65% off fleece-lined leggings with code FleeceNavidad (only $5.99!) plus they emailed me to say they’re offering 25% off with code PBHOLIDAY25 through 12/6
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything plus free shipping with code YOUVEGOTSALE (I ordered this on Black Friday!)
- Reebok – 40% off everything with code HOLIDAY (Personal favorites: This hoodie and this flirty cloud bra)
- Nordstrom Rack – Free shipping
- Athleta – 20% off entire purchase with code CYBER20
- Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic – 40% off everything with code CYBER
- J. Crew – 30% off plus an extra 40% off sale items with code Monday
- H&M – 30% off everything and and free shipping with code 2896
- Bed Bath and Beyond – Free shipping on orders $49+
Enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing about your grandmother. Both of my grandmothers passed away some time ago and I know how hard it can be on families. I’m thinking about you guys
Your day was so festive and Christmasy! I’ve got a Mimi too, saying prayers and hope yours feels better soon!
But for now, I’m going to hit up J Crew Factory!
Prayers for your Mimi! I just lost my Grandad two weeks ago so I feel an overwhelming amount of empathy for you and your family. She’ll be better soon!! xoxo
Our downtown area does Candle Light Shopping every Saturday night from Thanksgiving to Christmas. It’s always so festive. Unique shops with great gifts, holiday treats, and even horse and carriage to take you from one side of downtown to the other. Best part: the fudge and ice cream shop. Even when it’s cold outside I just can’t pass up their unique ice cream flavors.
Prayers for your family and Mimi <3 So glad you got to spend the day with your parents!
I hope your Mimi feels better soon!
I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother. Prayers for her!
Quick question about the white plum sale: can you use both codes in one transaction, and if so how?
So sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope everything is ok. Glad you enjoyed the day with your parents.
Thanks for the Cyber Monday links! I’ve never really tried to shop on Cyber Monday but wanted to try it this year! I hope your grandma is feeling better soon! 🙂
That bagel sandwich looks like heaven to me. Sugar and salt…now that’s all I want.
Mhmm you are a girl after my own heart! First the sweet and salty combination (LOVE) and then the spiced cider? Yum!
Prayers for your grandma!
Thank you very much <3
Fudge and ice cream…double sweet snack heaven! Two of my favourites! Looks like some yummy flavours!
I hope everything is okay with your Grandma. 🙁
Thank you <3
I hope your grandma is feeling better – thoughts and prayers to her and your family!
I’ve never heard of Birkdale Village but will have to check it out! I’m so amazed at all the different shopping plazas, cool neighborhoods and parks that the Charlotte area has to offer! Such a fun place to be!! 🙂
I love hot cider! I’m thinking healthy, happy thoughts for your family!
That fudge looks soo good!
Julie, thank you so much for posting the black Friday and cyber Monday deals. I usually don’t shop on those days but you happened to point out a few things that I actually needed so I ended up getting a lot of stuff.. Yay!!
Yay! So glad to hear it!!
THAT fudge!!!! *weakness* I love putting a small cube in my mouth and just letting it sit and melt. Gotta make it last.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your grandma, and your family.
The holiday season fun is HERE! Love your festivities. Praying for your family and your sweet Mimi!
Keeping your Mimi and the rest of your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Thank you!!
Thinking about you. You are so lucky to still have grandparents. All of mine are gone & I so miss them. I love how much you adore your family, I feel the same way about mine. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery for Mimi.
Help! How do you choose your size for the leggings at White Plum
They’re one size fits most! 🙂 You don’t have to choose a size!
I will keep your family in my prayers!
Side note: I love Bruegger’s! I get the salt bagel with plain or veggie cream cheese toasted.
It is so hard living away from family. I already know it is going to be so hard to say goodbye to mine when I leave after the holidays. Prays for your grandma and your family!
The peppermint ice cream looks great! Trader Joes has some yummie oreo cookie-like sandwich creation with mint ice cream on the inside that is really good, 60 calories each.
I was looking at the White Plum leggings yesterday, and you have no idea how much I wanted a pair of Holiday Leggings, especially the flower reindeer pair, but all the cool ones were sold out! Such a bummer!
I hope your grandma feels much better soon.
My only surviving grandparent is my mom’s mom… She’s 97 & still doing great! Two of my other grandparents lived into their 90’s & the third was 89! I’m hoping longevity still runs in the family!
I hope you’re Grandma will be okay. Wow each time I look at your blog I end up hungry and telling myself I must try and be healthier:) I love it though, really dox!!
Sending lots of thoughts and love your way for your Grandma <3 hope she gets better soon.
ALL of that food is SOOOO yummy sounding and looking!!! I would never have imagined the bagel combo but it sounds awesome!
-AJ