Everyday Joy YYC

  Happy New Year's Eve! We made it! Living through a pandemic has been challenging. Learning new social measures introduced us to new vocabulary such as six feet distance, sanitizing, masking, isolation, and lockdowns. Who knew gatherings would be halted, frowned upon, and limited to household members. This year  COVID-19 showed us we need to slow down, appreciate what we have, and hold on to our family and friendships. Thank goodness for Facetime, What's App, and Zoom to support our face to face virtual conversations. What has brought you joy this year? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Reading helps you escape your current day to day routines and jump into others' lives. This book allowed me to escape the hustle and bustle of the season and slow down to follow Jenna's journey to accepting the truth about her past. The story has a twisted and unexpected end. What book have you read that brought you joy during the holiday season? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Tuesday

  In my 💛  I know my baking skills have improved this year! In my 💛  I feel I will continue to build my skills for making bread in the new year! In my 💛  I wish I could make sourdough bread (I missed the hoopla in the early covid days)! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

  Christmas Eve is going to be a small gathering for my family this year. We will make our delicious appetizers and celebrate with our favorite holiday movies! What will bring you joy on this festive day? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

The other day while conversing with family over What's App, group members started sharing photo memories of when we were together last and it brought back so many feelings of joy, happiness, and excitement of the time we celebrated wedding couples and birthdays! We acknowledged we would not be gathering this year so we were encouraged to walk through our house and flip through photo albums to find moments we could celebrate (again!). My goodness, it was one of my favorite days in 2020! What brings you joy when you are looking through your phone photos or albums? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Tuesday  

In my 💛  I know keeping traditions it important to celebrations! In my 💛  I feel watching "A Christmas Carol" by Theatre Calgary will bring you joy! Digital access is $25 and it will be the best 80 minutes during the holiday season. In my 💛  I wish I will return to Theatre Calgary next year! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

The holiday season is not complete until you bake your favorite cookies or spice it up with new recipes. I tried a new recipe called Trashy cookies (https://www.dinnerwithjulie.com/2019/10/31/trashy-cookies/) minus the pretzels and adding white chocolate chips! It was definitely easy to make and the best part you will have most of the ingredients in your pantry. What baking aromas come out of your kitchen to bring you joy? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

The winter layers and mittens make for a warm and comfortable evening walk! To capture the sunshine amongst the dark days brings me joy! What do you do to bring you joy on a cold evening? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Tuesday

In my 💛  I know the lights will shine brighter in 2021! In my 💛  I feel the holiday spirit will include gatherings next year! In my 💛  I wish I could wrap presents like the professionals! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

What brings me joy on Thursday is the anticipation of watching my favorite tv show! Grey's Anatomy. I have grown up watching Meredith Grey and her journey to be a successful actress and advocate for finding yourself! She has had many co-stars who have taught her life lessons and my most memorable moments include Meredith and Christina Yang. What have you been watching that brings you joy? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

The chilly weather calls for a warm kitchen for baking cookies! I love a cold glass of milk with the first cookie. When was the last time you baked a fresh batch of homemade cookies? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Tuesday

 In my 💛  I know I get a new day every day! In my 💛  I feel the holiday spirit cheers are around the corner! In my 💛  I wish I could celebrate with family and friends! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Sometimes you need homemade cupcakes to make it to Friday! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

We made it! December here we come! Bring on the joy! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Tuesday