A festive weekend ahead update: The weekend went by in a flash, but I did manage to catch up on some much-needed rest. Of course that was after traipsing around Des Moines for the Holly & Ivy tour,

spending what felt like hours at Lowe’s trying to find the perfect tile for our upcoming bathroom remodel project,

and cheering on little Miss Mackenzie as she took the stage by storm as part of the infantry in The Nutcracker ballet.

And that was just Saturday!

On Sunday morning we woke up to our first dusting of snow, so I proceeded to spend most of the day wrapping Christmas presents by the fireplace.

It was horrible… and while I was tying on the final bows, I realized that I may be missing a few little things. Which is why this is the perfect time to share with you this year’s stocking stuffers list:

[necklace, gloves, soap, lipstick, backup battery, coin purse, bun kit, perfume]

Tomorrow I am determined to be officially done with all Christmas shopping. Wish me luck!