How many new holiday movies have you watched so far? I'll admit I haven't watched all of them yet, but this week my friends and I are talking about it anyway! In this episode, we share some of last year's favorites and our hopes for this year's new holiday movies.

That's right - friends! Multiple! I was joined in person with THREE of my closest friends during a weekend retreat, and we had a blast sharing with you the holiday movies we were hooked on last year and the ones we're looking forward to this year. Who are these friends, you ask? They are Amanda, who works for a nonprofit in homeless outreach; Sarah, a college professor and, as it turns out, devoted Pez collector; and Anna, best friend of the show, corporate marketing pro, and writer extraordinaire.

We had a blast making this episode for you, and I hope you feel like you're sitting on the couch with us as we chat and laugh and do our very best not to talk over each other. Enjoy!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Letterboxd
• Anna's article about being on a movie set (and check out her photos in her Instagram highlight!)
• Hooked on Holiday Movies
• Joy to the World on Hulu
• An interview with Jonathan Bennett
• Merriam-Webster's hilarious Instagram account
• And this recipe from my friend Terri:

Nearly Sugar-Free Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai

3/4 c Oregon Chai concentrate (sugar-free) 2/3 c milk (I use Fairlife skim milk)

2 Tbsp half and half 1 Tbsp milk 1 Tbsp canned pumpkin 1 Tbsp sugar-free vanilla syrup

The chai and milk is the main drink. The half and half, milk, pumpkin, and vanilla are the pour-over cream. Using a frother helps mix it up completely. Serve over ice. (Makes one drink.)

LET'S CONNECT:

• Find Mary on Instagram or in her Facebook group.
• Find Anna on Instagram or on her website.
• Find Sarah and Amanda in Mary's Facebook group.