Tag: Winter

Blogmas Day #19: Easy & Affordable Last Minute Gift Ideas

Hailey Madison4 Comments

(6 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. OH MY CHEESEPUFFS WE ARE SO CLOSE!! xD)

Hiya hiya and good evening my beautiful beans, I hope you have had a wonderful day and welcome to Day #19 of Blogmas here on Sunshine & Rain!

Today I have put together a list of some great Easy & Affordable Last Minute Gift Ideas that would be great for basically anyone! These are actually so easy to do, but are still super amazing and thoughtful gifts to give.

So please enjoy, and take inspiration for anyone on your list this year! 😉

  • A bunch of yummy treats & snacks

Anyone will love a basket with some candies and small goodies in it! Places like Dollar tree has plenty of snacks for just a dollar each, and it’s super easy to throw a treat basket together!

  • Candles or Essential oils

Sweet smells are always something to be loved

  • A special handmade painting/drawing

A handmade craft is always special, and I love being able to sit and take the time to make something special for someone, even if it’s small it’s really special. I’m actually doing some crafty things myself this Christmas xD

  • A cozy blanket

I mean who wouldn’t love a soft blanket to snuggle with?

  • Jewelry

Nice jewelry and any accessories are easy to find, and will absolutely be loved!

  • Gift cards

What’s an easier last minute gift than a gift card? If you aren’t sure what to buy for a specific person, let them use the cash and buy whatever they choose! Sure takes a load off ;D

  • Beanie & Scarves

You can find some absolutely adorable beanies & scarves, and it’s always nice to be able to bundle up!

  • Cozy socks

Soft and warm socks are a must have. Just yes.

  • Blue light glasses

Blue light glasses are actually something i’d like to have, and you can find so many cool & cute patterns! These are great for anyone who works with screens often.

  • A fun family game

Family games are a great idea! Scattergories, Clue, Life, etc. Absolutely such a fun thing to give!

  • Movie night in a box

Just throw a couple movies, drinks, a blanket, popcorn, and candies in a basket and boom! An entire movie night in one kit!

  • Back scratcher & Scalp massager

Ahhhh, these things are heavenly. The scalp massager feels absolutely amazing, and I’m sure that anyone would love it.

  • Water bottle

Nice water bottles to travel with are definitely a must have!

  • Mug with tea & hot chocolate packets

Another yummy gift of treats to put together!

  • Notebooks & Planners

A 2021 planner surely has to be something EVERYONE wants this year amiright? A nice planner or notebook, or journal to write thoughts in is a great gift!

  • Headphones or a bluetooth speaker

My headphones, and bluetooth speaker are my techno best friends. (next to my phone though) and you can find some great ones that are pretty inexpensive! My headphones are by the brand Mkay on Amazon for about $30 and they are INSANE.

  • Homemade sweets

Bake a batch of cookies, or a pie, and wrap it up for someone else to enjoy. Always a nice thing to give.

  • A kind handwritten card

What’s sweeter than a heartfelt letter or note simply stating what they mean to you? You can even make a list of “All the reasons I love you”, and that’s surely a great gift for anyone.

  • Something to stay warm

A heated stuffie, heated blankie, a warm jacket, anything to stay cozy during these cold days will be an amazing gift.

  • Printed pictures

Printed pictures hold the memory of a moment, and that’s a beautiful thing. You can even make a mini scrapbook full of memories!

  • A Good book or Magazine Subscription

I love my Brio magazine, but of course there are soooo many different mags out there. A good book or devotional is also a great gift for anyone.

Welp, that’s it for today’s Blogmas post, and I shall return tomorrow my loves. I hope you enjoyed the latest here on Sunshine & Rain, and if you did, please be sure to Subscribe to the blog so you never miss out on any future posts!

See ya again very soon my loves, have a wonderful evening. 😉 Happy Holidays! *blows kisses*

Blogmas Day #18: A Quite Festive Doggo (12/18/20)

Hailey Madison7 Comments

Hellooo everybodee! Dis is Tank, and ahhh its good to bee back. It haz definitely bin quite a while since I last talked to you guyz on here, so I am very happee to bee here again.

Anywayz, I just wunna pop in to send sum happee Holidayz wishes to all of you frum me! Hailey and I took sum fotos today, and I think I look super ready for Christmas. Wut abowt you? ;P

I also wanted to chek in on you guyz to see how you are dooing! I’d luv to hear abowt your planz for the Holidayz this year! I cant wait to see wut I get for Christmas, and I will definitely show my gifts off soon!

Welp Hailey duznt actually quite know that I am on her computer, so let’s just keep dis between you and me ;D Goodbyee peoplz! I will see you again soon

Oh, and alzo bee sure to subscribe to Haileyz blog so that you don’t miss out on my (and her) future posts

I wish to you many belly rubs, and lotz of Holiday happeez

– Tanky Roo

Blogmas Day #12: A Christmasy Q & A for you beautiful people (12/12/20)

Hailey Madison19 Comments

(12 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS GUYS. WE ARE ALREADY HALF WAY THERE!! xD)

Hiya hiya my beauts! It’s yo girl here, and welcome to Blogmas Day #12 here on Sunshine & Rain! xD Oh and I hope you have had a wonderful day 😉

Today I have brought to you lovely people a (somewhat) Christmasy Q & A! Yep, I ask questions and you give your answers down in the comments, because I would absolutely love to use this to get to know you guys better! also because I am working on gaining back post inspiration but we won’t really mention that

I love talking and engaging in conversation with all of my lovely people out there, so I thought this would be a great way to do that.

Welp, I guess we can go ahead and start. There’s quite a few but I like learning about people and their personalities! (i promise i’m not just some creeper 🤣) Can’t wait to hear your answers. 😉

  1. Favorite song/artist at the moment?
  2. 3 top things on your Christmas wishlist this year?
  3. Books you have loved recently/any recommendations? (I would love to discover some new books to read ;D)
  4. Favorite bloggers/blogger recommendations? (I also love discovering new bloggers!)
  5. 3 happy moments from this week?
  6. One thing you love most about Christmastime/Winter?
  7. Your favorite catchphrase/things to say? (Mine is OH MY CHEESEPUFFS or SWEET CABBAGES. Yeah. There’s alot more)
  8. What are you wearing as you read this? xD (YAS gurl, show off that OTD)
  9. A dream that you had this week or recently? (Yeah i’m weird, I like hearing stories about dreams)
  10. Something you are proud of having accomplished this year?
  11. Something you enjoy doing in your free time?
  12. 3 future dreams you have?
  13. How long have you been blogging? (if you have a blog)
  14. Something or multiple things you love about yourself? (Hey never a bad time to practice self love)
  15. Honest thoughts on my blog? Future posts you’d like to see from me?

Have a day as beautiful as you are (if that’s even possible ;D) and I shall see you again tomorrow! *blows kisses* Happy Holidays! (yep, i’m saying that now.)

Blogmas Day #10: A Christmasy Song Cover by Moi ;)

Hailey Madison16 Comments
*pinterest*

Hiya hiya and good evening lovely people! I hope your day has been wonderful, and welcome to Day #10 of Blogmas here on Sunshine & Rain! xD Wow guys a 10 day streak?! (ALSO. 15 FREAKIN DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS GUYS. I CANT BELIEVE IT.)

Today I am so excited to be doing the long awaited Christmas song cover by moi! Well… it was long awaited by me atleast. xD I am doing my second song cover on this blog, and this time I am doing Noel by Chris Tomlin & Lauren Daigle! (not to mention my phone has decided to have an attitude with me recently so it took a million tries before I got a nice recording)

Welp, you can click the link right down below to be taken to the video! This is a pretty short thing to post about but, thanks alot for checking out the latest on the blog as always! Make sure you subscribe to the blog so that you don’t miss out on any of the upcoming content! Have a beautiful day lovely, and I will see you again tomorrow 😉 *blows kisses*

Enjoy, and definitely let me know if you have any requests for some more Christmas song covers 😉

Noel – Chris Tomlin & Lauren Daigle: Song cover by Hailey Madison

Blogmas Day #9: Acts of Kindness to Spread Holiday Cheer (12/9/20)

Hailey Madison4 Comments

Hiya hiya beautiful gummy bears! I hope you are having a wonderful day, and welcome to Day #9 of Blogmas 2020! xD (AHHHHHH. 16 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS GUYS.) Can’t believe that tomorrow we will have a 10 day streak on Sunshine & Rain!

Today I am making a big list of Acts of Kindness to do, that will spread the love and cheer of the Holidays. I wanted to post this because in yesterdays post I talked about how one simple act of kindness can change someones entire perspective. So, what better time to give examples than now? Simple and random acts of kindness truly can change a life, and I think that’s absolutely amazing. Not only should we all practice these over the Holidays, but in every day life.

Alrighty, here we go! Just a big ole’ list of some sweet things to do 😊

  • Pay for the order of the person behind you
  • Make love filled Christmas cards and hide them anywhere for someone to find
  • Buy a gift and leave it at a neighbors doorstep
  • Bake cookies and put them in the mailbox with a note for the mailman to find
  • Write little loving notes and hide them anywhere for a stranger to find and re-hide
  • Shovel the neighbors driveway
  • Give a stranger a heartfelt compliment
  • Leave a bin of goodies with a note out on your front porch for the delivery men to grab a snack
  • Give someone a random hug
  • Look at someone, and just smile
  • Leave a kind note & tip for the waiter/waitress that served you
  • Take someones shopping cart for them
  • Help someone with a chore
  • Give someone homeless a donation of money or buy them a meal
  • Sit and talk with the quiet kid
  • Give someone a flower randomly
  • Tie scarves, gloves, coats, and blankets around poles for people in need to take
  • Leave a sweet comment on someones post
  • Make someone laugh
  • Introduce yourself to someone new
  • Stand up for somebody
  • Make a list for someone of all the things you love about them
  • Take some time to tell the store/restaurant manager to rant on how great the employee who served you was
  • Leave unused coupons for someone to find
  • Purposely drop a penny on the ground
  • Give someone a random phone call
  • Volunteer at an animal shelter, donate toys, food, and blankets, and give some cuddles ❤
  • Teach someone something new
  • Leave a gift card at a gas station for someone to find
  • Make encouraging letters to send into nursing homes, and hospitals
  • Help to pick up something that somebody dropped
  • Sing a song for someone
  • Babysit without payment

I will definitely be doing as many of these as I can not only through the Holidays, but all the time. You definitely should too 😊

Thanks a bunch for being the amazing person you are and checking out the latest here on Sunshine & Rain! I hope you enjoyed, and if you did, be sure to subscribe to the blog to make sure that you don’t miss out on any of the future content! xD

Have a day as beautiful as you, and I am sending much love 😉 See you tomorrow! *blows kisses*

Blogmas Day #7: My Favorite Things About Christmas Time (12/7/20)

Hailey Madison11 Comments

Hiya hiya and good evening my beautiful people! I hope you are having a wonderful December 7th, and welcome to Day #7 of Blogmas 2020 here on Sunshine & Rain! (ONLY 18 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. xD) Guys, I am so very happy to be back for the 7th day in a row, and so proud to still be going strong haha!

Today I am talking about my favorite things about Christmas time! (as you probably already seen) Ahhh, Christmas time altogether is just my favorite, and writing about these things makes me even more excited. xD You will definitely have to let me know what your favorite things about this time of year are!

Alrighty, lets just make like a bunny and hop right in. Enjoy! ; D

*photo credits to pinterest*

The true meaning of Christmas

Of course the true meaning of Christmas is the most beautiful of all. Jesus came down and our salvation was a gift, he brought the gift of good news that we would be able to live eternal life because he would one day die for our own sins. Christmas is all about gifts, but we shouldn’t forget the most important gift of all. ❤

Watching the snow fall

I love watching the snow fall out the window either early in the morning, or dark at night. Its such a beautiful thing to watch the snow flurries fall and the street lights shining through, while the Christmas lights twinkle on the house roofs.

Making a Christmas list

I feel like this is always one of everyones favorite parts of Christmastime xD I feel like most of these are self explanatory

Ripping open presents on Christmas morning

Definitely such a great time opening presents early on Christmas morning! Just the whole feel of the morning makes me happy 🙂

Cuddling up warm and cozy

I guarantee that during the winter you will find me curled up in my 7 layer burrito blanket 99.9% of the time. Seriously love being warm and cozy.

Warm drinks

You can’t have Christmas without hot chocolate! You should definitely check out the DIY (paleo friendly) Frothy Hot Chocolate recipe that I posted just recently! xD

Putting up the tree & Decorating

Always a favorite thing of mine. Decorating the tree, and setting up some decor around the house with my family is just great 😉 Really brings on more of the Christmastime vibe!

Baking sugar cookies

Awhile ago we invited my Aunt & Uncle over to bake sugar cookies around Christmas! They were so much fun to frost and decorate, and definitely amazing to eat ; D

Christmas dinner with family

Spending time and eating a big yummy dinner with my family is always a blast. Stuffing yourself with food and then laughing until you feel like you might burst xD

Pretty Lights & Christmas decor

I love driving around with my family to see all the pretty lights and Christmas decor outside people’s houses. It’s like a big light show : D

Jamming to Christmas music

Again, pretty self explanatory. Who doesn’t love FREAKIN CHRISTMAS MUSIC xD

Christmas sweaters

Ugly Christmas sweaters. Yes. Just yes.

Making cards & putting together gifts

I always enjoy making Christmas cards, and putting together mini packages of gifts for my friends. Love seeing their faces light up when they open them 😊

The sweet smells of the Holidays

I absolutely LOVE HOLIDAY SMELLS. Like the scent of vanilla, peppermint, and cinnamon filling the air, such a beautiful feeling it gives.

Watching Christmas movies

A Christmas Story, The Grinch, Elf, Home Alone, ahhhhhh, just yes.

Trying desperately but failing at trying to get even a wink of sleep on the night before Christmas because of the overwhelming excitement for the morning *phew*

Self explanatory. Anyone else feel me on this one?

Alright guys, sadly I must say goodbye now. But don’t worry because there is so much more to come to the blog! Especially for the next 18 days ; D Thanks for being the amazing person you are and checking out the latest here on Sunshine & Rain! If you enjoyed, you should definitely subscribe to the blog to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the upcoming content!

Once again thank you guys so much, I am sending tons of holiday cheer and love! *blows kisses* Have a beautiful day lovely 😉

Blogmas Day #5: Part 2 of Adorable Oversized Sweaters & Jackets for Winter

Hailey Madison9 Comments

*CHECK OUT PART 1 OF ADORABLE SWEATERS FIRST ; D*

Good Saturday morning to all my beautiful people! I hope you are having a wonderful day so far, and Welcome to Blogmas Day #5 here on Sunshine & Rain! (20 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS GUYS.) Ahh, I am actually so proud for keeping even just a 5 day streak on here xD

Anyways, Today I have brought Part 2 of Adorable Oversized Sweaters & Jackets for Winter! Yesterday I made Part 1, which you should totally check out first by clicking the link I have left at the very top of the post.

Again I have gathered some absolutely adorable sweaters, jackets, and cardigans that will be really hard to resist adding to your winter 2020 wardrobe… None of these have an exact price range, but some of them can be a little pricey, or surprisingly affordable! No matter the price though, I think their cuteness would be totally worth it ; D

Like I said in Part 1, looking at adorable sweaters make me so excited and just brings some beautiful winter vibes. So definitely use these for some inspo, or hey even maybe buy one of them… *smirks*

Alrighty, here we go! Click on the images to be taken to the original link! xD

*none of the photos displayed are mine*

Maravilla sweater by Lost + Wander $68.60

Sienna oversized cardigan by TOBI $74 (50% off!)

Winter blues pullover sweater (knitting pattern) on Etsy $5

Casual knit sweater by VIVIMARKS $34.99

Orange hand knit cardigan by MISSGUIDED $47

Reversible chunky knit sweater by Sunkissedcoconut $50

Rainbow cake chunky sweater by Sunkissedcoconut $50

Chunky knit sweater (knitting pattern) on Etsy $5

Rainbow striped knit sweater by Rebels Market $42.75

Winter magic pullover sweater (knitting pattern) on Esty $6

Aren’t all of these SO FREAKING ADORABLE?! I seriously would love to have them all. Let me know which are your favorites!

Welp, I guess that’s it for Blogmas Day #5! So thank you so much for checking out the latest here on Sunshine & Rain! I really hope that you enjoyed, and if you did, be sure to Subscribe to the blog so that you don’t miss out on any of the future content!

Alrighty lovely people, I love ya lots! And I will see you again tomorrow *blows kisses* Have a day as beautiful as you are ; D (I mean if it’s even possible for any day to be close to being as beautiful as you 😁 )

Blogmas Day #4: Part 1 of Adorable Oversized Sweaters & Jackets for Winter

Hailey Madison7 Comments

Hiya hiya, and good evening lovely people! Welcome to Day #4 of Blogmas 2020 here on Sunshine & Rain! (GUYS. 21 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. *screams excitedly*)

Today, I have brought to a you a handful of absolutely adorable sweaters, jackets, and cardigans for this winter! Since there are sooooo many to choose from, and putting posts like this together does take awhile, I am going to break this into 2 parts. So today, and tomorrow will be posts on some supa cute and comfy sweaters! That way I can provide more ; D

These have so specific price range, but some of them can either be pretty pricey, or be surprisingly affordable! (No matter how expensive, I think with how adorable they are, they’d still be worth the money ; D) Looking at sweaters and just cute outfits in general gets me SO EXCITED FOR WINTER.

So, without further ado, go on and take a peek at some of these adorable pieces that will be so hard not to add to your winter wardrobe xD

*Click the images to be taken to the original link. None of the images displayed are my own*

Flaunt It Sweater by yllw $42

Button down cardigan by Sunkissedconconut $46

Knitted Front runched sweater by LE3NO $19.45

Oversized Trucker Jacket by boohoo $27.20 (60% off!)

Mustard Gold sweater from TRADESY $55

Waffle knit autumn sweater by Sunkissedcoconut $45

Tunic sweater by Impressions $34.30

Oversized loose sweater by Local Scenes $37.99 (48% off!)

Thank you so much for being the amazing person you are and checking out the latest here on Sunshine & Rain! If you enjoyed, be sure to subscribe to the blog to make sure you don’t miss any of the upcoming content! (And be on the lookout tomorrow for part 2 of the adorable sweaters collection xD)

I will see you tomorrow lovely. Have a day, or evening and beautiful as you are 😉

Blogmas Day #3: Christmas 2020 Teen Girl Gift Inspo (12/3/20)

Hailey Madison15 Comments

Good evening my lovely people, and welcome to Day #3 of Blogmas here on Sunshine & Rain! (Guys, I seriously can’t believe there’s only 22 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS.) I know it’s only day 3 of Blogmas but I am proud to STILL BE GOING STRONG!

Today I am super excited to bring you a BIG OLE’ post full of some Teen Girl (or young womens) Gift Inspo for this Christmas! This is also partially my own Christmas wishlist this year, but I have also added in a few other things that any teen girl would enjoy. ; D You can use this as inspo for your fellow girlfriends out there, your own wishlist, or even as inspo for all those Moms of teen girls out there! Most of these gift ideas are actually pretty trendy right now, and I as a teen girl think they are absolutely adorable!

Alright, we’re gonna go rapid fire just spurting a bunch of random ideas out there because I am running out of time aaaaaaand I don’t really feel like organizing these into categories, so enjoy. 😁

  • Lap Desk for Reading/Writing
I would definitely love to have a nice lap desk for reading or writing in the coziness of my bed!
  • Back rest pillow for bed
  • Vintage typewriter
  • Cute Beanie
  • Instax camera & camera film
  • Cute mugs w/ some herbal tea
  • Comfy sweater or chunky knit cardigan
  • Some nice panties
  • Brio Magazine Subscription
Definitely love receiving my new Brio mag every couple months!
  • Essential oils diffuser w/ natural oils
  • New lip balm
  • Bullet journal or any notebooks
I myself just absolutely love having any notebooks at all, so many ways to fill them! ❤
  • Natural cosmetics
  • Fuzzy socks
  • Vans skate shoes
  • Salt lamp or desk lamp
  • Fairy lights
  • A reading light (clip on)
  • Some nice pens
  • A big fat blanket
A big warm chunky knit blanket. um. yes please.
  • Headphones
  • Mini backpack
  • A nice wallet
Any girl could use a nice wallet
  • Cute Water bottle
  • Yoga mat
  • Throw pillows
  • Portable phone charger
  • Lightbox or Letterboard
  • Henna Tattoo kit
  • Cute nail polish
  • Dry erase calendar
  • Jewelry box
  • Heatable plushie
  • Metal travel straw
  • Record player & record vinyls
  • Portable bluetooth speaker
  • Scrunchies & extra hair ties
  • Comfy slippers
  • Rainbow loom rubber band bracelet kit
Oh yes. I actually love these things.

Did you get any good ideas from this list? Let me know!

Welp, thanks a bunch for checking out the latest here on Sunshine & Rain! I really enjoyed putting this post together for Blogmas Day #3, and I hope you enjoyed reading it! If you did enjoy, be sure to subscribe to the blog to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the upcoming content xD

Love you guys lots! I’ll see you again tomorrow 😉 *blows kisses*

Blogmas Day #2: DIY (Paleo friendly) Frothy Hot Chocolate + A selfie shoot for your entertainment (12/2/20)

Hailey Madison19 Comments

Hiya hiya, my beauts! I hope you have had a day that’s as wonderful as you are ; D And Welcome to 2020 Blogmas Day#2! xD I am actually already loving Blogmas so much, and I have recently been brainstorming some pretty great post ides for then next 23 days xD I hope that you guys are enjoying it too!

Anyways, today I have decided to do a DIY (Paleo friendly) Frothy Hot Chocolate! Ahhhh, guys. This is literally so delicious, I had to share it! And once again, it’s paleo friendly so that means I can have it without trouble xD So, hello to all of my paleo friends out there because this one is mainly for you ;D

My Mom actually made us all a cup of it this morning with breakfast and ohhhhhh my gosh guys. It is AMAZING. It gets so frothy on top and it’s just beautiful. This is actually so much healthier than normal hot chocolate from the store and in my opinion…. it actually tastes soooo much better than packaged hot chocolate. This recipe is suuuuuuper easy to make, and a perfect drink to warm your tummy on chilly winter days 😋 Alright guys, here we go! Definitely let me know if you try this out, and lemme know what you thought! xD

(Oh, and I have also included a somewhat random but gorgeous selfie shoot at the end for your entertainment because why not. You’re welcome.)

DIY (Paleo friendly) Frothy Hot Chocolate

Estimated time: 5-10 mins

Serves: 3 people

Ingredients:

13.5 ounce can of coconut milk + enough water to equal 3 cups of total liquid

3 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup

2 tablespoons of gelatin

2 tablespoons of cacao powder

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

(steps below)

Step 1: Heat coconut milk and water on stove. Once hot, pour into blender.

Step 2: Add in remaining ingredients and blend until it’s well incorporated

Step 3: Pour into a mug and enjoy! Yep, that’s it! Top it off with some marshmallows to add some more froth to the top!

We absolutely love these amazing vanilla marshmallows! (pictured below) They are so much cleaner than your usual marshmallow, and sooooo delicious! You should definitely check them out, and I have left another picture down below of the ingredients list that you can take a peek at xD

Welp, there ya have it folks! A super easy and delicious DIY (Paleo friendly) Frothy Hot Chocolate!

But, wait. It’s not quite over yet. I am going to say goodbye for now right here, but please enjoy this wonderful selfie shoot I just happened to take today 😜

Thank you so much for checking out the latest post in Blogmas, let me know if you enjoyed! There is still so much more to come here on Sunshine & Rain (especially for the next 23 days. WOW. 23 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS GUYS.) so be sure to subscribe to the blog to make sure you don’t miss out! Love you guys lots. *blows kisses* See ya again tomorrow!

Okey dokey, enjoy the selfie shoot in 3, 2….1…GO! (hehe, i feel pretty cute today.)

Oh, she so bootiful.