We have 19 more days until Christmas Eve, and 20 until Christmas Day!  If you haven't already started shopping...well you may find yourself in a pickle.  Look overall we are all so very different, and if you think your loved one would love a rando scented candle with a KitKat, then do it.  Otherwise tune in today to hear my gifts that may work, and last week if you missed were some first placers!

XxDeana

Simply put... THANK YOU!

Thank you all so much and keep listening...Can't wait to talk to you all on Sunday 

XxDeana

It is Week #2 of Holiday Edition here on the podcast and this week I recap all things awesome from last week (skip to 6 minutes if you heard last week --- or don't) and things NOT to buy.  DISCLAIMER: these are personal opinions, no one should get utterly upset about my opinions...and if you do you can email management at [email protected] and I will...I mean THEY will, get back to you in 2-5 business days.

Happy Holidays ya'll and let's get cheery!

XxDeana

Take 2... Hello my listeners and thank you so much for always tuning in to see what I may be talking about next.  I am so geared up and ready for the holidays that I figured, lets kick this #HolidayEdition into high gear and kick start with the mom and pops that matter most to me and have some AWESOME SAUCE BANANA BOAT great gifts!

Tune in and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE (5 stars pleeeease) and of course review!

Today's mentions:

Little Bipsy - littlebipsy.com

Organically Bath & Beauty - organicallybathbeauty.com

Kyte Baby - kytebaby.com

Uncommon Goods - uncommongoods.com (they have something for everyone)!

NEXT WEEK: Things NOT to buy for the holidays (I mean to each their own right...) and awesome $20 gifts for stocking stuffers OR the epic Secret Santa!!!

Who am I kidding...I am always silly!  Well, I accidentally said twerking instead of tweaking, and for all professional purposes SORRY!  My latte is only 1/4 done, it's 7:30am, and my daughter woke me up nice and early to watch the sunlight rise as though the heavens above were screaming at me to wake up and enjoy the day!

So this week I give you a little tid bit into what I have been up to for the past two weeks + some sweet, SWEET, mom and pops to shop (see below).  So let us roll into another great week with the holiday season full speed ahead!

XxDeana

Mom and Pops Mention:  Little Bipsy, Kyte Baby, Organically Beauty (all on Instagram too!)

Podcast mentioned: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/648/unteachable-moment

Hello friends and Hello Canada...thank you so much for joining my listening bunch!  Today I am a little behind the 8 ball, and thinking I kind of like this new time...thoughts?  Either way I wanted to get a little heavy today...I mean it's cold out so I think ya'll can handle it, and share some things that I know about me that aren't perfect and maybe it will remind the world that perfection is not real.  

So tune in, and let me know how much you loved it?  disliked it?  or maybe I have you hooked now!?!

Xxdeana

The title is long, the weather cool, and I am so thankful!  

Thank you all who continue to tune in every Sunday at 12 noon for a brand new episode.  Today I am just all about being thankful for what I have and who has been in my life.  Little bit of this, and a little bit of that today on the podcast, so enjoy and make sure to rate, review, subscribe...and leave me a message if you jump onto Anchor.fm/4point0inglife !

Thanks

XxDeana

So today while recording, everything that happened was true to the topic.  I had my little on my lap, my son waltzed in eventually and took to the drums, and then I decided that a 10-11 minute episode will be ok.  My littles wanted my attention, and they will get it.  You see I love podcasting, but I also love being a mom.  I know that this could be a job, but for me I enjoy it way too much for it to be a job.  I like that I have the flexibility to oops miss a week, or talk about what I want to talk about.  I don't need the approval of millions to do what I love.  Yes, if someone asked me if I wanted to get paid to do this of course I would say yes, but for the many that listen from around the world... I'll say that again... from AROUND THE WORLD... THANK YOU.  You are the ones that make this podcast flourish, and remind me that what I do is worth it.

So off to play with the littles and cuddle all day!

XxDeana

Never have I ever been a fan of sugar coating anything. I am a big fan of being honest and straightforward, so... why then get mad if I am not sugar coating?  I guess we are all different and I totally get that, but seriously, the only thing I am sugar coating is my cookies...and occasionally my oatmeal with brown sugar of course.

Ugh, now I am hungry.  Alright friends, check it out today and be sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE/REVIEW and follow me on the Insta!

XxDeana

As an emotional person, I am all about letting it out!  Yes, I cry often ... dog commercials, people commercials, social media stuff, when I stub my toe.  However, we all need to know that it is okay to be sensitive.  It is okay to have a moment, or many.  So lets do today and be emotional because summer is gone, yet the fall leaves are stunning.

Xx Deana