Yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Flaky friends, Wicked (duh), bath cushion, etc.

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Kaitlin Bekken
December 12, 2024 • Est. Reading Time: 4 minutes

As someone who’s always looking ahead, I’m starting to think about what 2025 could bring. Goal setting and forecasting are on my mind, but I’m trying to balance this forward focus with being present in this fun season. The Christmas festivities are calling—extra events, family time, and cozy traditions—and I want to make space for all of it without letting work spill over. It’s a practice in boundaries and intentionality, and I’m reminded that planning for the future doesn’t have to mean rushing ahead.

  • What is Sleepmaxxing? If there’s anything I’m going to be maxxing, it’s this. 🛏️ 

  • Popular Budgeting Strategies. It’s that time of year to start thinking about 2025 finances 🤑 

  • Why Do People Keep Flaking? There’s some interesting perspectives in here, but I also like this fun fact: “In the '60s in New York City, people who didn't show up to scheduled activities were called "flatleavers," as in they left you with a flat tire and no means to get anywhere else.” 🛞 

Wicked Part I

Guys… it was so good! If you can’t make it to the theatre yet, the soundtrack is readily available (and very much the best part).

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

I read these 5+ years ago and am enjoying them again on audiobook. You can’t beat this immersive, totally complete 4-book series about Mare Barrow, the Lightning Girl, who has powers previously unheard of for those with red (vs. silver) blood.

Have you thought about 2025 goals and plans yet?

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  • NPR Books We Love. I’m happy to see some favorites and ones I’ve not yet discovered 🤓 

  • Bath Cushion. Love this extra cushion for a long, hot soak. My kids like this too despite spending most of their time flipping around the tub. 🛀 

  • LEGO Minifig Puzzle. Hands down our favorite puzzle. We can even give our 4 year old 10 pieces and he can do a whole minifig himself. There’s also this version but the white background kills us a bit 😅 

Florentines

I attempted these after a GBBO marathon a few years ago and now they’re a Christmas staple. Pick any nut, dried fruit, and chocolate you want. Our favorite is pistachios, cranberries, and white chocolate.