It certainly doesn't feel like the holidays until I've ordered a holiday beverage from Starbucks. This year, Starbucks unveiled their holiday cups and beverages on November 2, just about a week earlier than last year. So by this notion, does that mean the holiday season officially starts in November now? Cool. I'm down with this.

Surprise, surprise all your favorite holiday beverages are back this year! Starbucks is currently offering: Chestnut Praline Latte, Caramel Brulée Latte, Peppermint Mocha Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Latte, Eggnog Latte, Gingerbread Latte and Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate. Like always, you can get any of those drinks hot, iced, or as a frappuccino. However, I'm not too sure how the Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate would be cold.

To celebrate the release of the holiday beverages and to kick off the holiday season, Starbucks gave away a free red reusable cup to anyone who purchased a holiday beverage on November 2. As you can suspect, every store ran out of these cups within two hours of starting the promotion.

Anyone who received the red cup and brings it back to Starbucks to use and order a holiday beverage will receive 50 cents off their purchase. This promotion will be going on up until the New Year. Also, the 50 cent discount off the holiday beverage with the red cup is only good after 2PM. But if you still bring in a cup to reuse before 2 PM, you still will get 10 cents off your purchase.

If you missed out on the promotion, Starbucks has holiday themed reusable cups that you can purchase. But instead of the 50 cent discount, you will most likely receive the standard 10 cent discount. Unless you can find the exact cup that was given out for free then maybe some baristas will honor the discount. The reusable cups make a great gift for your coffee loving friends and family members this holiday season.

A new beverage was just added to the menu this past week, the Juniper Latte. The latte has a pine-like flavor, with delightful citrus overtones. If you're interested in a more savory latte this holiday beverage might be for you. But for me, it's gonna be a no. I think I'm going to stick with my favorite, the Chestnut Praline Latte.

Also going on right now is the Starbucks For Life Game! If you go to the website Starbucks For Life and login, you will see an amount of game pieces. Every time you make a purchase with your Starbucks card you earn a game piece. But there is a cap at only earning two pieces per day. Each piece will have some sort of token that can fall into one of the following prizes: Starbucks for Life, Starbucks for a Year, Starbucks for Six Months, Starbucks for Three Months, Starbucks for a Month, 1000 Bonus Stars, 500 Bonus Stars, 250 Bonus Stars, and 125 Bonus Stars. Each prize has three slots, get all three tokens for one of the prizes and you win! If you get three duplicate tokens that will turn into one new play. If you're lucky, one token might be an instant win prize! Instant prizes could be anything from a coupon for a free tumbler/mug to a free pastry.

And there you have it! Good luck to everyone playing Starbucks for Life this year, may we all win something! Now you tell me, did you get lucky and get one of the free reusable cups from Starbucks this year? What holiday beverage from Starbucks is your favorite? Let me know! Until tomorrow.

Asking your friends and family what they want for Christmas is always hassle. They'll either say anything or surprise me! I've been guilty of doing this as well, my go to line was always: "you know me, I'll like anything!" In hindsight, I'm realizing that was never very helpful.

So instead every year during Blogmas, I make a Christmas Wishlist that I post here on my blog so everyone can see. Making a wishlist can seem pretty selfish and vain, but that's not the intention of it at all. The whole idea of a wishlist is to act as a personal guide and there's nothing wrong with that. In fact I challenge everyone reading this to create some sort of wishlist, whether that's on Amazon or even in a Google Doc, if you share these it will make things easier for your friends and family this holiday season.

If you're stuck on what to get someone, take a look at these items I've been drooling over this year. Maybe it will give you some inspiration for the person you have to shop for.

Bullet Journal Supplies. For the New Year, I'm looking to start a bullet journal rather than sticking to my usual routine with a planner. These past couple of months I've been obsessed with the idea of created a bullet journal but I need some supplies in order to get started. Notebooks with dotted, squared, or blank pages work best. The most popular journal is the Leuchtturm1917 but Moleskin has some great options too. For bullet journaling the most important thing is the notebook but the accessories that go along with it help with the creative process. This year I actually asked my Family Secret Santa for the Brother P-Touch PT-D210 Label Maker solely for the purpose of bullet journaling and because I'm a legit nerd. Anyone else who want to start a bullet journal will also need the right set of pens and washi tape. Staedtler and Paper Mate make great marker/felt pens that don't bleed through paper. For finding the best washi tape, Michaels has an infinite amount of options.

Anything From Lush. When I say anything, I literally mean anything. All of their bath and beauty products are amazing, and they will make you feel cozy and relaxed. So bring on the bath bombs and bubble bars, this girl needs to relax before the new year begins!

TV Show Merchandise. Let's face it, I'm a huge fangirl. And I'm guilty of spending a lot of time watching TV. My obvious favorites are the shows from the Arrowverse (Flash, Arrow, Legends, & Supergirl) on the CW and Bob's Burgers of course. And with the popularity of Justice League and DC comics, it's easy to find any kind of superhero merchandise anywhere. But recently, I've been really loving Riverdale! Hot Topic has everything a Riverdale fan could want, like a Riverdale Vixens shirt, just saying.

Lanyard. Okay, yes I know it's been established I'm a nerd. And one thing I've noticed I really need/want is a cute lanyard for some of my little zipper ID cases. Whenever I'm out and about, I sometimes can't find those little cases in my purse and having a cute lanyard will make it easier to find. Plus sometimes I like to be a real nerd and just wear it around my neck or wrap it around my wrist when I'm on the go. Vera Bradley has some really cute and colorful ones! And I'm also a sucker for those cute Disney ones from Disneyland.

Fujifilm Instax Camera Case/Purse. I've had my Instax camera for a couple of years but sometimes I forget to take it with me since it's bulky. But if I had a case for it, then it would be easier to transport. Michaels has some really cute cases that are basically purses just for the camera.

Fun Fluffy Robe. Relaxation is a big theme for me this year and for the new year. So what's better for relaxing than a nice fluffy robe? Forever 21 has an adorable unicorn plush robe and Nordstrom has a really cute teddy bear robe. And if you want to talk about extreme coziness, Pink by Victoria Secret has a sherpa lined robe. Any of those would guarantee maximum comfort.

Waterproof iPhone 7 Case. Dropping my phone in the water has been a problem once or twice before in the past but it is still a constant fear. So a waterproof case might be a good idea. Recently I've seen a lot of people with the waterproof cases that are almost like a pouch with a lanyard, and I can't help but think about how awesome that is! Amazon has a bunch of options at an affordable price.

Traveling Accessories. I love traveling, and I already have a couple of trips planned already for the New Year. So getting some new travel accessories for Christmas would be amazing. Anything like packing cubes, toiletry bags, or cool gadgets, will do the trick. Any traveler will appreciate all travel related items!

Every year, it's hard to come up with things you may possibly want and that's okay. In fact that means you're a really good person. Sometimes with the world we live in, it can be hard to focus on our own wants and needs with all the bad things going on. But you can only hope for the best and surely things will get better next year.

Now you tell me, is there anything you're dying to get this Christmas? Let me know! And make sure you add it to your wishlist!

Until tomorrow.

When it comes to Christmas shopping, sometimes it can hard to find the right gift. Yesterday I made up a little gift guide for him. So today, I thought I'd do the same, except this time we'll be focusing on what the ladies want for Christmas this year. So for all you guys and girls out there who are stuck on what to buy your mother, sister, girlfriend, or even a friend, this guide is for you!

Makeup. For the beauty lover in your life, you can't go wrong with one of the hottest makeup palettes this year. The Urban Decay Naked palette has been a popular palette for the past couple of years. However this year other brands are trying to give Urban Decay a run for their money. Too Faced has their Chocolate Bar palette, Anastasia Beverly Hills has their Modern Renaissance palette, and Tarte has their own Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow palette. Even Sephora came out with their Disney inspired Minnie Mouse palette. There are so many different palettes, odds are your beauty guru does not have all of them. But if she does have all the latest palettes try a beauty subscription service! Even beauty subscription services like Birchbox offer a gift option!

Jewelry. Jewelry is always an easy gift. Bracelets, necklaces, rings or earrings, the options are endless! If you're looking for something sentimental Alex and Ani is your best bet. They offer a variety of bangles and each one of their bracelets has a meaning and symbol behind it. Also you don't always have to a big name jewelry store to get a a great gift. Brands like Kate Spade and Betsey Johnson have a great jewelry selection!

Tumbler or Travel Mug. If your girl is always on the go, odds are she functions daily because of coffee. Tumblers and travel mugs are always great to have. She can make her coffee before she goes out for the day and use her travel mug daily. Or, if she prefers to stop on the way and buy her coffee she can take the mug in to her favorite coffee shop. Sometimes those coffee stores will offer a discount if you bring in your own cup. Plus they're always cute to have!

Stationery. An easy go to gift for a girl who always loves to be organized is stationery. A nice journal, planner, or even a pen set can be a great gift. A nice notebook or journal is always needed no matter what age you are. Plus with the New Year coming up, it could be a great and useful gift!

Mermaid Blanket. These blankets are all the rage right now. The mermaid blanket is a blanket that is shaped like a mermaid tail. What girl would not like this gift? Plus if your special lady loves to get all cozy and cuddle by the TV and watch Netflix this may be the perfect gift.

Bath Products. I don't know any woman who would turn down any kind of bath gift set. Bath bombs, lotions, perfumes, shower gel, any kind of product like that is an easy gift to give. Stores like LUSH or Bath and Body Works already have gift sets made up, all you have to do is pick the fragrance.

Recipe Book/Baking Supplies. We all know that one girl who is obsessed with searching new recipes on Pinterest. There are so many different kinds of books filled with all kinds of recipes. If she doesn't like books and would rather stick to Pinterest get her some supplies! Cookie cutters, frosting kits, or even one of those really pretty and fancy mixing bowls would make your aspiring chef/baker happy.

And voila! Those are some of the few gift ideas that pretty much any woman would like or at least appreciate. Hopefully these gift ideas inspired you and now you know what to get that special lady in your life. What are some of your go to gift ideas for women?

Until tomorrow.

Happy Blogmas/Vlogmas! I've got another vlog here, just a little day in the life video! I hope you enjoy.

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Goal: the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. We all have dreams that we want to come true, and setting goals is a great way to start making your own dreams come true. Because unfortunately, we're not like Cinderella or Aladdin, we can't have a magical being grant our wishes. We must grant our own.

Goal setting is the process of thinking about what you want in your future and making it happen. There's two type of goals: short term and long term. A short term goal is something small that take less time to accomplish. Short term goals tend to be a smaller part of your long term goals, meaning that they are steps that help you complete a long term goal. A long term goal is something you want to accomplish in the future.

There's even a holiday dedicated to setting goals and bettering ourselves. That's right, those pesky New Year's Resolutions. Some maintain them and keep them year round. While others forget about their resolutions about a month later.

There's a process when it comes to goal setting and this little article is a great read about personal goal setting. It describes the seven steps of setting your personal goals and offers a lot of great tips. Based on this article the seven steps are:

1. Decide what you want (simple enough)
2. Write it down (this can help you remember and motivate you!)
3. Set a deadline (give yourself a realistic time frame)
4. Create a list with steps (what needs to be done to accomplish your goal?)
5. Organize and prioritize (what matters to you?)
6. Take action (you're one step closer!)
7. Make progress (do a little day by day)

Once you get in the habit of working to accomplish your goals it's important to persevere and not give up. Keep track of what you've accomplished and reward yourself for it! Another great thing to do is to share your goals with your friends and family because it's always great to have someone cheer you on! So I'll take the first step, and share my goals with you. So here are five of my current goals:

1. Find a job in my field so I can gain experience in my craft.
2. Continue blogging and vlogging frequently.
3. Get in better shape, by eating healthier and exercising daily.
4. Read at least 25 books a year.
5. Be more organized and use my planner as much as possible!

Those are my five current goals, and I'm slowly making progress! Sharing them today helped motivate me to accomplish them. What are your goals? I'd love to read them in the comment section below. Thanks for reading and until next time.