Bonjour! Part of getting into the holiday spirit for me is decorating the home. The bright colors and twinkly lights help relieve the doldrum-inducing gray of winter. We have multiple Christmas trees, lights and candles, and knickknacks ranging from Santas to snowmen to forest animals. And we have Snoopies. All the Snoopies. Peanuts Christmas sweatshirt… Continue reading On the Tenth Day of Katiemas, I Decorated with All the Snoopies
File under: “Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death” Bonjour! Of late, I’ve been celebrating the holidays through The Twelve Days of Katiemas. So far, I’ve eaten a bag of marshmallows (and a Taylor Swift sugar cookie). I may need to branch out. Really getting into the holiday spirit is… Continue reading On the Eighth Day of Katiemas, I Entered My Auntie Mame Era
File under: I regret nothing Bonjour! I am really getting into the holidays this year, so through The Twelve Days of Katiemas (patent pending), I am trying to incorporate a little holly jolly into each day. Alas, I have not actually eaten an entire bag of marshmallows, but the day is young yet, and the… Continue reading On the Second Day of Katiemas, I Ate a Bag of Marshmallows
File under: We need a little Christmas now Bonjour! I am so ready for the holidays. After a long few pandemic-y years, it’s time wear cozy socks, drink hot chocolate, listen to holiday music, and channel a general holly-jolly vibe. It’s time to try to relax, unwind, and let go of some lingering anxieties and… Continue reading The Twelve Days of Katiemas Has Begun
Bonjour! I read recently about the concept of doing something for “future me.” I love the idea of doing things to help out your future self. Today's post shares some ideas about how to take care of Future You. As a planner and a worrier, I already spend a lot of time thinking and working… Continue reading Taking Care of Future You
Bonjour! I will tell you what, dear reader. I’m at my wit’s end with the recent bad news and scary world events (just when I was getting over the pandemic too). I want to run away and live in the woods. My blog typically focuses on joyful living, parenting, and food (and dachshunds, mais oui!).… Continue reading That’s It, I Want to Live in the Woods
Bonjour! As I wrote recently, I've spent some time lately pondering my personal mission statement and the meaning of joy. I much prefer life when it feels natural, not forced; when it feels serendipitous, not overengineered. Today's post shares tips for embracing joy in everyday life. I recently shared my approach to embracing authenticity and… Continue reading Embracing Joy
Bonjour! I love music. Mes Parents got me hooked on music from a tender age, whether it was jamming to oldies and classic rock with my mother in the car on the way to school or playing Guess the Classical Composer with my father after dinner (I’d get an M&M for each correct answer!). Photo… Continue reading My Favorite Music Streaming Channels
Bonjour! After slogging through the pandemic and pregnancy, I was ready for a new creative outlet. I happened to find an online art journaling workshop hosted by the campus wellbeing services center at the university where I work. Today's post introduces art journaling and its benefits for self expression and mental health and wellness. My… Continue reading What Is Art Journaling?
Bonjour! It's good to be back at Joyful Living! After an intentional pause from writing to focus on health and home, I’m ready to get back to the keyboard. Thank you, dear reader, for joining me and supporting my blog. A dachshund on a sunny spring morning It's about Damn Time It's been a long,… Continue reading Back from Hiatus and Ready for Summer
Joyful Living with Katie Kritikos 