I Want To Know: What Is Your Favorite Thing About the Holidays?

It's the most wonderful time of the year you guys!  Seriously though, it really is. When you look beyond the stress and commercialism and incessant rushing around, and focus on what makes the holidays so special, I think most of us would agree that these few weeks ultimately bring about more magic and memories than any other time.  In this spirit, I asked Bubby and Bean's medium and large sponsors to share their favorite things about the holiday season.  I'll share mine at the end of the post, and I'd love to hear yours as well! 

To find out more about the rad people behind Bubby and Bean's December sponsor team, just click on the links in each of their submissions below to visit their homes around the web.  Their shops offer some pretty amazing holiday gifts, and their blogs are full of fun holiday inspiration.  Be sure to take a peek at their social media accounts as well!


1. VERONICA FROM THE HAPPY LIFE OF A CITY GIRL:
My favorite thing about the holidays is how everyone seems to focus on the positive and beautiful things in life. I am all about the glass-half-full approach!
VISIT VERONICA'S BLOG  //  TWITTER  //  PINTEREST 

2. OLGA FROM OBO CREATIONS:
My favourite thing about the holiday is that i get to make every one a present! This is the only thing that is better than simply making something - making it for someone specifically! I love every single bit of the process starting from getting an idea of what to make to finishing creation and wrapping it up and the excitement of seeing the person tearing the wrapping and seeing an item!
VISIT OLGA'S SHOP  //  FACEBOOK  //  PINTEREST  

3. MARIA FROM LITTLE TREE:
Favorite thing about the holidays is definitely the family time!
VISIT MARIA'S BLOG  //  FACEBOOK  //  TWITTER

4. SUTTON FROM TRIPPS PRINTS:
Waking up especially early Christmas morning and seeing the look on our boys' faces when they see all the magic Santa left the night before.
VISIT SUTTON'S SHOP  //  FACEBOOK  //  INSTAGRAM 1  //  INSTAGRAM 2  

5. KRISTEN FROM MILO AND MOLLY:
My favorite thing about the holidays is putting up the tree. Once that's up, it really feels like Christmas.
VISIT KRISTEN'S SHOP  //  BLOG  //  INSTAGRAM  //  TWITTER
DISCOUNT: 20% OFF AT MILO AND MOLLY WITH CODE BUBBYANDBEAN

6. KIM FROM 2JUSTBYOU:
I love that the holidays bring a certain atmosphere that you can't duplicate any other time of year. Holiday songs, cheerful smiles, Christmas spirit, the spirit of giving, and traditions old and new. It's a truly great time of year.
VISIT KIM'S BLOG  //  SHOP  //  TWITTER  //  PINTEREST  

10. CARI FROM LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE:
My favorite thing about the holidays... Family being together and crafting. :)
VISIT CARI'S SHOP  //  FACEBOOK  //  TWITTER 

7. SARAH FROM LIFE INTO WORDS:
My favorite thing about the holidays is the "winter date night" I have with my best friend this time every year. We set aside a night to hang out, watch The Holiday (one of the best movies!), eat yummy snacks, drink wine, and catch up on girl talk!
VISIT SARAH'S BLOG  //  INSTAGRAM   

8. JANE FROM JACARANDA DESIGNS: 
My favorite thing about the holidays is actually the day after Christmas Day (that we call pajama day). We lounge around in our pj's, watch movies and just relax together as a family. I love it!
VISIT JANE'S SHOP  //  BLOG  //  FACEBOOK  //  PINTEREST  
DISCOUNT: 20% OFF AT JACARANDA WITH CODE BUBBYANDBEAN

9. KELLY FROM YOUR CHARMED LIFE:
My favorite thing about the holiday is the "magic" it captures and expels.
VISIT KELLY'S SHOP  //  BLOG  //  FACEBOOK  //  TWITTER  

11. D'ANN FROM MISMATCHED SIMPLICITY:
My favorite thing about the holidays is binge eating comfort foods in the company of some of my most favorite-est people!
VISIT D'ANN'S BLOG  //  PINTEREST   

STICKYGRAM  //  MUCHO MUCHO BUENO BUENO  
SHE MAKES HATS  //  SOULMAKES  
 MAIEDAE // LITTLE CHIEF HONEYBEE 
ANTHROPOLOGIE  //  ROOTS & FEATHERS
 MODCLOTH  // GAIA CONCEPTIONS
   SINCERELY, KINSEY  //  SCATHINGLY BRILLIANT       

LA FREE BOHEME  //  MADEWELL  //  J.CREW  //  FREE PEOPLE  
  HABITUAL HOMEBODY  //  LEE LA LA  //  JACK & GINGER'S 

Thanks again to those who shared their favorite part of the holidays this month (and to all of the wonderful shops and blogs who chose to advertise in December!).  Sponsors are crucial to Bubby and Bean.  The funds raised by their ad spots are used to devote the necessary time and money to keep this blog going and make sure it's at its best for our readers. Sponsors support Bubby and Bean, so when our readers support our sponsors, everyone wins!  This is especially true this time of year, when we all have a choice as to where we do our holiday shopping.  Supporting small and handmade businesses is so important.


As for me, my favorite thing about the holidays is those moments when we get to relax, be lazy on the couch, and watch old holidays movies with the tree lights on.  It's such a simple pleasure, but during all of the busyness of December, it's something for which I am very grateful.

Your turn!  What is your favorite thing about the holidays?  I want to know!