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My Home Goods Run for Christmas Decor

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Is At Home Goods

Most people do Target runs. I’m doing Home Goods runs!

With Christmas around the corner I’m doing weekly Home Good visits. I love my Home Goods. They have everything imaginable from Spring to Christmas. Besides, it’s close to my house and even though it’s super crowded every time I go there I love being in the midst of the holiday shoppers.

One of the things that bring me joy shopping at Home Goods is seeing the wonderful items in shoppers’ carts. Some of the Christmas shoppers share the same taste. If I’m seeing red and gold items anywhere near their carts I’m grabbing what they’re buying!

My Home Goods Run for Christmas Decor

Last Tuesday, (October 14th, 2025) I went to Home Goods and found that they had already started to put out a ton of their bright and whimsical Christmas decorations. There were boxes everywhere. Boxes loaded with Christmas items for all of us Christmas shoppers were in every aisle. Talk about unique items, I was like wow. Such beautiful things. 

You know I got super excited seeing the sensational Christmas decor. Even though they had their shelves stocked to the brim and spilling over with Christmas, they still had more to put out. So much more. Of course I’m going back as soon as I can like tomorrow!!!!

The thing that I love about this special store is the quality of their items and their amazing prices.

There was one item though that caught my attention from afar was a bright red table runner.

My goodness it was lovely. It had gold glitter shining up and down the runner. Guess what? To my surprise there was a gingerbread man on each end of the runner. I cannot believe that I didn’t purchase that gorgeous table runner. I’m sure it’s gone. There were only two. I sure hope that I don’t regret getting it when it’s time for Christmas dinner. I think I may be able to find it again if home goods doesn’t restock it. It’s a one-of-a-kind kind of item so I’m not sure if home goods will stock more. I’ll certainly go back though and hope I can find it.

My Home Goods Run for Christmas Decor

If you’re looking for tabletop Christmas trees, Nativity Scenes, Angels, lights or sweet treats, Home Goods has it all for you.

If there’s a Home Goods near you run as fast as you can to see their Christmas decorations. You won’t be disappointed I promise you that.

Merry Christmas Everyone.

Cyn

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Have a Joyful Christmas Season

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embrace the Spirit of Christmas with All Your Heart

Fall in love with Christmas again and again.

There will always be joyful moments when you believe in the Spirit Christmas. Fully embracing the holiday season delivers an abundance of love, peace and joy.

Let’s have a sincere conversation about Christmas and its wonder.

July will soon be days of the past. Days that came so quickly and departed before evening, you will say so long July and welcome in the hot days of August. 

August will most likely make its way onto our daily list of all the things we must do to prepare for the next holiday which is Labor Day in September.

Meanwhile, families will be getting ready for school to start.  The Jersey shore, often homes to thousands of people for a brief moment of time, will be a reflection of memories made. 

And then thoughts of the holiday season will come to clothe us with elation and we smile. 

We will see visions of families gathering, sharing meals and enjoying the holiday season. 

Extending your heart as you open your hands, you give.  

Giving is an everyday occurrence for all of us.

Sharing all of the abundance that we have makes the holiday season a special time that we look forward to year after year. 

True and sincere words are spoken to the hearts of those whose lives are in our presence throughout this joyous time. 

Embracing the miracles that come to blanket our hearts and homes we give thanks for being granted our heart’s desire.

We also give thanks for the wonderful abundant blessings that we experience all year long. 

And now  champagne Christmas opens the door to the Douglas fir tree to come in to adorn our homes in splendor. A fully bloomed Christmas tree whose thirst must be quenched from the moment it brings in wonder.

With intentions of decorating this beautiful baby from top to bottom with white lights it will bring in warmth, smiles and hope. A hope for a promising new way of thinking that takes us to a place of new beginnings; our hearts.

Gifts wrapped, Christmas songs sang and delicious food to warm our souls are some of the traditions to be shared.. 

Hope-filled, the renewing of the mind delivers joy that radiates through the windows of homes.

Stars and glow from the moon and expressions that light up every Christmas tree ornament will be felt and all shall be illuminated.  

Stories will be written and peace will never leave. 

This new life has all the splendor and joy that helps to define the meaning of believing.

Believing in the miracles and the amazing moments that we share with family, friends and those close to us.

May all the days of the holiday season be the way you see and how you live and enjoy it.

In conclusion, enjoy the holiday season and embrace the joy.

Merry Christmas to all.

Cyn

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The Round Little Man In The Bright Red Velvet Suit

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Santa Claus Stopped By for a short visit and Decided To Take a Nap

The Christmas Eve Visitor

There was something different about Christmas Eve and the vibes could be felt all evening long.

My husband and I had just come home from the most wonderful Christmas party ever. It was midnight and we were both ready for bed. 

We dined and partied with close friends and a few family members. 

Giving a toast to Christmas the pink champagne was excellent and the food was beyond delicious. 

The lobster was cooked to perfection and the crab cakes were 100% crab meat and I mean premium lump. 

We were also treated to baked potatoes and asparagus. I was more than pleased with my meal and enjoyed it all. 

After dinner we received Colombian cups of coffee and tea. I opted for green tea only because I’m not a coffee drinker. 

For dessert we had red velvet cake and cream cheese pound cake that was out of this world. I had a slice of each because I love cake. Besides ice cream it is favorite thing to eat. 

After dessert we all danced while a few played chess. The night felt amazing. It felt like it was never going to end. We all had a fantastic time and I was grateful to be in the company of such lovely and truly wonderful people. 

When the evening was over we all hugged and engaged in quick conversations because it was late. I was excited to get home and I was delighted to have spent quality time in love. 

Hubby and I got home around 12:30. I immediately checked on Max our German Shepherd and he was fine.  I went up stairs to get ready for bed while my hubby secured our home. 

Max joined me, as he always does, and I prepared for bed. 

As I laid down I heard somewhat of a strange sound. It was coming from the bedroom next to mine. I knew it wasn’t my husband because I had just heard him downstairs still stirring around. 

I tip toed into the hallway to see what I was hearing. I peaked into the bedroom and saw a husky body sound asleep on in our guest bedroom. Frightened out of my mind I flew downstairs to get my husband. I suddenly o thought to myself how come Max didn’t tell me that someone was in our home. 

After flying downstairs and grabbing my husbands hand he immediately ran upstairs with a baseball bat in his hand. 

I stood back as he approached the room. He gave this husky-bodied man a nudge. He didn’t move of course so he shook him again but this time with much more force. The man, whose back was to us, rolled over and said hi ho ho merry Christmas. Hubby and I both shouted ever so lightly, Santa Claus! What are you doing here? 

Santa explained to us that he was so tired after delivering toys to our neighbors house he decided to stop by our house for a quick visit. When he noticed we weren’t home he went down the chimney, grabbed a bite to eat and made some warm milk. Santa said he needed a nap and went upstairs and jumped into bed. He didn’t mean to sleep so long because he had a busy night ahead of him. 

Well Santa got up, washed his face and hands. He then left our home, walked back over to our neighbors house, hopped in his bright red sleigh where Rudolph., Donner and Blitzen were waiting.

We stood in our door entry way as Santa took flight. It was such fun seeing Santa on this cold winter night. 

Hubby and I locked our front door and headed for bed.

The Christmas Eve visitor was the best Christmas gift ever and this is one Christmas we will never ever forget. 

Story written by Cyndi

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Christmas Eve Is Your Gift for Christmas Day

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Christmas Eve Flows Into Christmas Day and We Experience More of the Abundance Within

Christmas Eve Brings You Abundance and Joy

Christmas Eve is like an heirloom quilt, it blankets our living rooms and comfy couches making us feel safe, pure and warm.

It captures the heart of believers and like morning dew it refreshes and we are able find new beginnings everyday during the holiday season.

We experience energy we never knew we had and we embrace it with wonder. As we prepare to welcome Christmas Eve into our homes we can’t help but smile because we know the love Christmas brings.

Doors of joy, hope and peace open and we invite them into our homes. They enter in and immediately we encounter calm with tranquility.

Christmas Eve is that one special day that lovingly provides us with wisdom and understanding, two never ending gifts that bring abundance, riches and prosperity into our lives as it clothes our minds with all things beautiful, 

When day ends and night falls there is a magnificent feeling in the air. The atmosphere becomes majestic and miracles often appear out of nowhere.

No wonder Christmas Eve is, just like Christmas Day, the most wonderful time of the year. 

This sensational season helps us to open our mouths and sing Christmas songs that we simply adore.

Welcome Into Our Homes Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve Brings You Abundance and Joy

There is an opening song to help start the holiday season will always be, Andy Williams’ rendition of, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. The music is remarkable and Andy’s voice incredible. 

A song so loved and perfectly perfect for the Christmas season it’s like a miracle that we expect to come and it always does.

And on this joyful night our spirits come alive and our hearts bright. Our homes are candle lights and every room we enter glow in the night.

The atmosphere is as warm as a summer day and our souls radiate from the happiness within.

It’s time for dinner. Let us serve family and friends with expectancy and a whole lot of love.

Let us raise us our glasses and give a toast to light and love and all luminous beings.

Prosperity has arrived. Gifts have been delivered and now are under the Christmas tree.

Tomorrow is Christmas. We shall continue this story everyday of the year to always remind us that Christmas lives in our hearts forever and ever.

Have yourself a very amazing and merry Christmas, everyone.

Cyn

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The Merriest Little Christmas Gift from St. Nick

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 A Personal Delivery from Santa’s Hands to My Heart On Christmas Eve – A Precious Christmas Story

The Merriest Little Christmas Gift from St. Nick

Curled up with one of my favorite books of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee and my body robed with a soft warm cozy blanket I felt myself slowly drifting in a beautiful dream.

I gave myself permission to nap for a little while because I knew that my Christmas list was on my dining room table waiting for me. I had so much to do, but I also needed some me time.

As I lay sleeping I heard a sound downstairs. My family had been sleeping for a few hours now which is why I decided to relax, rest and read. The three R’s help to restore my mind, spirit and body.

All of a sudden I heard the sound of footsteps. It startled me at first, but for a good reason I welcomed those footsteps into my home because I knew who they belonged to.

I slowly got up from my bed, folded my blanket and made my way downstairs. When I walked into my living room, there he was. It was Santa. He looked at me and smiled. I walked over to him and gave him a good old fashioned hug.

Santa Came Bearing Gifts As He Delivered A Sac Full of Smiles and One of Those Gifts Was for Me

The Merriest Little Christmas Gift from St. Nick

His belly was soft as a pillow and round as a soccer ball. His stomach was filled to the brim. I tickled his tummy and I heard a HO HO HO Merry Christmas quietly echoing from the depths of his soul. Talk about adorable, Santa was so very sweet.

Santa was busy. He had so much to do. I talked with him as he stuffed the kids stockings. I went into his big red velvet sack and helped him to put the Christmas gifts under our flocked tree.

After his work was done I made Santa a hot cup of cocoa. I also gave him a slice of the most moist red velvet cake I had ever baked. He enjoyed it all to the very last red sweet crumb.

Good Old St. Nick Is the Giver of the Best Christmas Gifts Ever

The Merriest Little Christmas Gift from St. Nick Santa then asked me if he could take a quick little nap before he departed. I offered him a fluffy pillow and large fleece blanket. I covered him up all the way to his shoulders to make sure he was nice, comfy, cozy and warm. I placed his black leather boots by the fireplace because I wanted to make sure that his feet would be warm when he put his boots back on.

While Santa slept I went back into the kitchen and cleaned the dishes.

It wasn’t long thereafter that I heard Santa awake. I walked into the room and Santa was refreshed and ready to go. I was a little sad to see him leave, but I knew he had work to do. 

Together we fed his reindeer before taking flight into the night. The evening was cold, but Santa was warm and his belly full.

Before departing, Santa Claus gave me another tight hug and wished me well before he entered his sleigh.

He said Merry Christmas have a good night.

I watched him fly high in the sky until I could see him no more.

I closed my door and went into my living room to sit for a while.

Looking at my beautifully decorated Christmas tree I noticed a big red box with a white glittering bow with my name on it. I opened it up. Inside was the prettiest of the prettiest……………………

Create in your own mind whatever you see in that red box that Santa gifted you and all your days will transformed a little every day. 

Merry Christmas

Cyn

 

Best Store for Christmas Trees

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King of Christmas Is Your One Stop Shop for Flocked Trees

 

Best Store for Christmas Trees

Looking for the best store for Christmas trees? Here you go! King of Christmas.

In 2023 I decided to buy my first artificial Christmas tree. My husband was tired of sweeping up needles that constantly fell from our lovely tree. Without fail our beautiful hardwoods in our living room would be almost completely covered in needles from our Christmas tree.

I vividly remember the one year when we waited until the last minute to go shopping for a Christmas tree only to discover that they were completely sold out everywhere we went. Home Depot had a few trees left, but they were not worth bringing home.

On our way home we saw a sign nestled in the grass that said we have Christmas trees. My husband pulled into the driveway and met the homeowner who was working in his driveway. We inquired about the trees and the homeowner showed us the path to the trees. He said that the trees were $30.

Hubby and I got back in the car and drove to the trees. After looking at about 3 trees I told my husband that the trees were dead. They were dry and the needles were brown. They desperately needed water and tender loving care.

I got back in the car, but hubby insisted a finding a tree. He found one and drove back to the homeowner’s driveway. He paid for the tree, placed the tree on top of the car and we drove home with needles falling everywhere. 

Christmas Tree Needles Everywhere

When we got home my husband tried his best to put the tree in the stand. It would not fit. At this point, needles had covered my chestnut colored hardwood floors.

Desperately trying to make the trunk of the Christmas tree fit into that stand, hubby sawed it down. It still would not fit. Needless to say, but I’ll say it anyway, we had to toss that tree. $30 was a lot to give away, but it was okay because I think the man who we bought the tree from really needed the money and we were happy to give it to him!

Any how getting back to why we bought our very first artificial tree. 

My daughter is an interior designer. She gets all kinds of offers from home decorator stores and she told me the story behind her beautifully flocked tree. 

This gorgeous Christmas tree that covered a space in her large foyer was amazing. I really like that tree so I politely asked her where she bought it and she said it was free from King of Christmas. She told me that I should buy one because they were having a sale. She loved her tree and I could see why. It was stunning and the quality was sensational.

I immediately went to their website and found the perfect tree for hubby and me. 2024 was the second year of enjoying this beautifully flocked tree. The lights were just as bright as they were when we first received it. I paid a great price for it too. I call it a bargain because I paid a great price for it. The quality of the tree was superior.

King of Christmas is the best store to buy your artificial tree. They also have some of the prettiest accessories to compliment your tree.

Use my link to purchase your new Christmas tree for 2025. King of Christmas is the best store for Christmas trees. They still have great sales going on so hurry and get your tree now while they last!

Merry Christmas 2025

Cyndi B

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The True Meaning of Christmas

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The Meaning of the Christmas Season Fills My Home

The True Meaning of Christmas

The true meaning of Christmas resides in my home and fills my heart with love year round.

For me and my lovely family Christmas is warmth, love and comfort on the couch. Nestled deep into the most comfortable couch situated in the perfect place which is in my living room and handcrafted with brilliant design elements that make my couch a comfy place, I love to snuggle on the sofa with an abundance of soft pillows, quilts and blankets surrounding me.

There Will Always Be a Story About About Christmas and What It Means To Me

Christmastime means embracing the holiday season with a real sense of joy! This is the same joy that brings many miracles that teaches us the importance of loving one another. I love this awesome feeling that hugs me tightly morning, noon and night and never lets me go.

This wonderful feeling moves me with compassion. It also clothes me with inspiration and when this happens I quickly grab my pen and notebook and the writing session begins.

It is then that I pour out my heart to write short stories of Christmas love. This feeling is accompanied by beautiful Christmas poems.

This feeling then takes me into my kitchen where I find myself opening.a box of Ghirardelli Dark Brownie Chocolate Mix, my favorite brownie mix. The dark chocolate lends a touch of warm for my spirit and love for my stomach. Most of the time you won’t find a brownie left after they’ve cooled down. My family gobbles them up so fast that I find myself baking more brownies the next day during the Christmas Season.

During our baking sessions it is only appropriate for Christmas music to chime in followed by my singing, dancing and with tears in the midst.

One of my favorite Christmas is O Holy Night. Josh Groban is one of my favorite Christmas singers and along with his rendition of Celebration Me Home, my house is never dry. Tears fall and with good reason.

Does Christmas make you feel warm and fuzzy all over? Can you describe what Christmas means to you and the feeling that flows into your life, heart and home?

I hope you’re getting to be warmed and I hope you enjoy all the days leading up to the most wonderful time of the year.

Merry Christmas Everyone,

 

 

Christmas Eve In Our Home

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A Toast To Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve in our home

Christmas Eve In Our Home

It’s Christmas Eve and our home is festive and overflowing with love. The fireplace is warm and we are all sitting in comfy-cozy.

Dinner was delicious and dessert scrumptious. The dark chocolate brownies warmed our palettes and hot cocoa comforted every inch of our spirits.

Andy Williams sang to us and now it’s time to watch Home Alone before we all head up to bed.

Reflecting on Christmas past, we are always thankful for all the times that we gathered together to create those memorable moments that we love.

We love this very special time of year. Christmas illumines our hearts and clothes us with love. Forever grateful we will be.

As the night slowly comes to a close, we remember those who are no longer here in physically, but always near in memory.

It’s time for bed now. Christmas Eve is quiet. It is serenity and peace sprinkled with good cheer.

We kneel to pray to thank God for this beautiful day that has now turned into night. Never in darkness we are surrounded by the Light that makes Christmas so very special both day and night.

Merry Christmas to all and to all be blessed by the Light.

Cyndi

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