Friday, December 18, 2015

Happy Holidays To You From Me A Bit Early This Year!!




I know it is a bit early to be posting this since Christmas is still a week away but after careful thought and deliberation I have decided to take a blogging break during the holidays.

It is always so hectic with parties, last minute gift buying, cookie baking, and present wrapping (not to mention having my kids home all day long) that I think it will be easier and less stressful for me and more than likely my whole household if I take a two week break while the holidays are in full swing. 

Plus, I really want to focus on my family this time of year because they are after all, what matters most.  :D


I wanted to take a moment though to stop and say thank you to everyone I consider a friend (which is ALL of you!!). You guys mean so much to me and I truly hope you all have a wonderful holiday season in whatever way you do (or maybe don't) celebrate. 

But most importantly, I want you all to stay safe, eat lots of goodies, and most of all have fun!

I hope you all get something exciting and bookish this Christmas and since I won't be around New Years Eve either, stay safe, be smart, and have fun!!











(a big thanks to themadart.com and nancyrobardsthompson.com and nonprofitmarcommunity.com for the images)

72 comments:

  1. I hope you have a lovely christmas holiday, and spend some time with all your family. That's what I will be doing from next week on. Considering this year though I'm rather ahead of myself. Yay, go me! Haha. Have a great holiday and a happy new year.

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    1. Thank you so much Emma and I hope your's is wonderful as well!

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  2. Hope you have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the break!!

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  3. Have a wonderful Holidays to you and yours, Ali! I hope you'll get all you've wished for this year. Thanks to your visits and wonderful comments.

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    1. Thanks Joy and I feel the same way about you as well!!

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  4. Happy holidays to you as well! Enjoy your time with your family!

    I thinking about taking a bit of a blogging break next week as well for the same reasons.

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    1. Do it! I think it is worth it. ;) Hope your's is wonderful!!

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  5. Have a safe and Merry Christmas! I won't be posting much either, but I'm sure to be snuggled up reading my holiday break away and maybe gain a few pounds while I'm at it. I'm gonna eat every dish and dessert I get my hands on.

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    1. LOL I'm sure I will be as well. ;) Hope you have a great one!!

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  6. Happy Holidays to you too Ali! Love you bunches!!
    Now if you'll excuse me I'm off to follow your instructions to eat some Christmas goodies!! :) See you next year!

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    1. Thanks Debbie! <3 Hope your's is a great one and eat some chocolate for me as well!!

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  7. Have a great break! I hope that Christmas magic comes in full force!

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    1. Thank you so much!! It is a magical time of year. Merry Christmas!!!

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  8. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!! Enjoy & come back refreshed. :D Happy Holidays friend. <3

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  9. Thanks for holiday wishes I hope you thouroughly enjoy yours as well. Thanks for always commenting and checking out my blog, its so nice to know that people are reading it

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    1. Thanks and I feel the same way so THANK YOU as well. :D

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  10. Happy Holidays, Ali! Have a wonderful break and we will see you next year.

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  11. I hear you. I have reviews posting during the break just because I needed to get them in, but I won't be spending much time blogging if any during the next two weeks. I will be busy with family and the holidays. Stay safe and have a wonderful break. See you back in 2016!

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    1. I hope you have a lovely break and Christmas as well Heidi!

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  12. Enjoy your break and have a merry christmas and a happy new year!

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  13. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Ali! And that you enjoy your break :) I've got posts going up but thankfully they're already done so I can just play and not worry :D

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    1. Yay for prescheduled posts. ;) Have a Merry Christmas Anna!

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  14. Happy Holidays! I hope you enjoy your break too. :)

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  15. Merry Christmas and have a wonderful holiday!

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    1. Thank you so much Melissa and I hope you do as well!

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  16. Merry Christmas my friend, I am unplugging as well. Although my blog will have all kinds of goodies and top tens. I am cooking 2 holiday dinners and one huge holiday breakfast..I am looking forward to baking, eating, reading and spending time with my family.

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    1. I really am looking forward to all of that Kim, well maybe not the cooking but the baking and everything else. ;)

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  17. Happy holidays, Ali! I'm not sure yet what I'm going to do with the blog. I'm just plaing it by ear

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  18. But I'm your favorite friend, right? lol. I'm taking a break too. It's been a rough month and I need it. Merry Christmas to you and your familia!

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  19. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! I don't necessarily do a whole lot during the holidays, so I'll be around, but I like that people DO take blogging breaks when they need them. :) Enjoy your family - we'll all be here when you get back.

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    1. Thanks so much Lauren, I hope you have a nice relaxing holiday as well. ;)

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  20. Have a nice break my friend and some wonderful holidays!

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  21. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family!!! I am taking a break, but will still keep up on my book reviews. But I plan on taking a break from doing social media or my blog features until January. I just want to relax and refresh myself with spending time with family and reading.

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    1. I will be reading and hopefully writing reviews as well, just not blogging too. I hope you have a nice break too and a very Merry Christmas!!

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  22. Hope you have a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Years as well Ali! This is the perfect time of the year for a break. I think we all at Rabid Reads are on a break this coming week as well :)Merry Christmas :)

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    1. Enjoy your break as well then Lorna and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

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  23. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. I completely understand wanting to have more time for your family around the holidays. I'm not doing as many reviews right now either. I do have some Top 10 posts next week, but they're scheduled and ready to go.

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    1. Pre-scheduling is the best. ;)
      Have a very wonderful Christmas and New Year!!

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  24. I can totally understand the needed holiday break. Merry Christmas to you!! I hope you have the very happiest of holidays!! And we'll see you soon after. <3

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  25. Oh darling! Thank you so much~ My best wishes and blessings for you. You are so sweet.
    xx

    www.sakuranko.com

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  26. I hope you have lots of fun with your family and enjoy the holidays!

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  27. Merry Christmas, Ali, and a joyous New Year to you and your family! Have fun, eat, drink & be merry :D See you next year!

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    1. Thanks so much Ramona, I hope you have a fabulous one as well!

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  28. Thanks, Ali. Merry Christmas to you too!

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    1. Thanks so much Tyler, Merry Christmas to you as well!

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  29. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too, Ali! I will miss your posts, but I hope you enjoy your break. :)

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  30. HAVE THE BEST CHRISTMAS ALI!!!!!! I'm very ready for a break myself, Wednesday of this week can't come fast enough:) Enjoy your time off and your holiday my friend!

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    1. I hope you have a lovely break and a very Merry Christmas Jenny!!!

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  31. I hope you have a wonderful, memory filled Christmas with family and loved ones, Ali!! Enjoy and see you in the new year:)

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  32. Hope you enjoy your holidays Ali!

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  33. Thanks for your holiday wishes, Ali! Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful time with your family and friends!

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  34. Thank you for all the holiday wishes you shared on this post! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday :)

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  35. merry xmas and happy holidays!

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