A PWC Wifey Christmas List

In our family Christmas is the favorite holiday by far  (I'm pretty sure we're not along on that one)  Great feasts with equally-food-loving family members, quality time with relatives and dare I say, overindulging…

Whether that means overeating or overbuying, overindulgence is a Christmas commonality for us.  Every year we start by saying we aren't going to go 'big' on Christmas this year and every year we fall into the same trap. That's why this year, I said you know what, we go big at Christmastime, it's just WHAT WE DO.  Let's just own it and not look back or fret about the money we [over]spend on each other.  After all, it's once a year and it's everyone's favorite time.  Let's not harp on why we do it, let's just enjoy what we gift and receive and call is a [Christmas] day.

To that end,  I'm sharing my wishlist with you folks this year. I told my friends I need to work a bit harder on smelling better this year.  I don't smell bad (I don't think…) I just want to smell BETTER.  I'm out of my favorite smelly stuff, so onto the list it went.  Plus the other average things girls want - shoes, make-up and wallpaper (what, you aren't asking for wallpaper this year, too?).

- Bethany

Santa Claus is coming to town...No really, he is!

If you're looking to take the kiddos to see Santa this year, The Anderson's are hosting good ole' Saint Nick at their house on Saturday, December 10th from 6pm - 8pm.   Bring the kids out to sit on Santa's lap and then take a [driving] tour of their 10-acre light show.


The light-show and Santa-time are free to you compliments of The Anderson's goodwill and holiday cheer.  Stop on by to see this spectacular show!


Address:
15615 Bushey Drive (off of Cardinal Drive)
Woodbridge, VA 


When:
5:30pm - 11pm every night through January 1st

The Great Christmas Light Debate

I'm pretty sure if you were to poll people about their Christmas light color preference, 99% of women would say they prefer white lights while 99% of men prefer colored lights.


This was the unofficial verdict when I did a silly Facebook post about our light debate this past weekend.

Hubs: "Are we putting colored lights on the tree this year??"

Me: " No, I want to put white ones on"

Hubs: "BUT WHY? Colored lights are so much better!"

Me: "Colored lights are tacky.  White lights are classy."

Hubs: "Christmas isn't supposed to be classy.  It's supposed to be fun!"

Touche, dear hubster, touche.


So what's a gal to do?  Veto his preference completely and opt for white lights on the tree?  Seems like a good idea…


But to be fair, I tried to reason with him.  "We can do colored lights outside {oh God, people will see those even MORE} and white lights on the tree"


Nope.  Still wants colored lights on the tree.


This won't be settled tonight…


What's YOUR preference?

OR

Standing-My-Ground-

Bethany


PS - Don't forget to check out our holiday GIVEAWAY if you haven't already.  

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

One of our fabulous PWC Housewifey readers has offered a Scentsy candle warmer for this month's GIVEAWAY!!  Shelly Williams is a Scentsy consultant in the NoVA area and sells some of the latest rage in home parties - Scentsy candles.  

Scentsy Premium Full-Size Warmer with Photo Slot.  

This awesome gift is multi-functional, providing an uplifting scent for your home as well as illuminating your favorite family photo.  Shelly has graciously offered to give away one of these warmers, along with 3 Scentsy bars to burn.  Thanks to Shelly for giving one of our readers this $50 value for FREE!  Deets below.


Here's how:


For one entry: between now and Friday 'follow' our blog at www.realhousewivesofpwcounty.com!


For additional points: leave one comment on this post between now and Friday!


AND for the first 2 people to contact her to set-up a Scentsy home party, Shelly is offering a special surprise gift! 


Shelly Williams
Independent Scentsy Consultant
https://shellywilliams.scentsy.us
swilli06@gmail.com

Shelly's Scentsy Page


Don't you want your house to smell like cinnamon or lemons or something pleasant versus dogs, dirt, kids and husbands?!?


-Bethany

PWC Alert: CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW!

Our friends, The Anderson's, are kicking-off their annual holiday light show this Friday, December 2nd at their home in Woodbridge.  The Andersons are famous 'round these parts for their awesome display of lights. Their property showcases thousands of strings of lights, lawn ornaments and animated displays and you can generally find Santa Claus in their pavillion on the weekends.

Address:
15615 Bushey Drive (off of Cardinal Rd)
Woodbridge, VA


When:
Lights go on December 2nd and run through New Year's Eve
5:30pm - 11pm every night


Stop on by this holiday season to enjoy the fruits of their labor and to spread the Christmas cheer!



-Bethany