Dear Krista , I love watching you . I am 88 years young , don’t have the energy I use to have . And I also use the 20 minute way to clean and get things done . So I can sit relax and read my books 📚 🌹
Yes! The "sprint" method works at any age. It's amazing how much can get done with a focused few minutes. Then we can enjoy sitting to read and relax knowing we've been a bit productive.
Just hit 2 weeks with my YESOUL spin bike and I'm already noticing a boost in my fitness! The screen mirroring is a game changer, letting me catch up on shows while pedaling. Workouts feel more enjoyable than ever! A total steal for anyone getting fit on a budget!
Just tried this new device and I'm blown away! The picture quality makes my workouts feel like I'm really there. It’s so immersive, it feels like I’m in a studio rather than my living room!
That bike is nice! The subscription is so affordable. My least favorite thing to clean is the shower-tub combo. It’s old and plastic. Doesn’t look good even after cleaning it. I would rather clean the toilet than the shower. 😂 Not Nothing sounds like a sweet story. Does the lady who makes the earrings have a website or Etsy store? The puzzle you finished is stunning. 🚢. My son-in-law is on the USS Gerald Ford, the largest and newest aircraft carrier. When my daughter or I are referring to it we always seem to call it the boat. 😂
I am so thankful for the bike. I've been getting good use out of it...still very much a newbie though. Even a short ride makes me so sweaty. IT's a good workout. I also hate cleaning the shower. It's so awkward. Mine is old and plastic too. I pray you have a wonderful holiday season.
Hi Krista - 🛳️ - I enjoyed this vlog so much. Kudos to you with the bike, and all you accomplished! I feel really bad that you had to go to the concert yourself. It was thoughtful of you to share the music. The nativity puzzle looks lovely. Blessings to you - ❤️🎄📚💚
Christmas with the Kranks is one of my must watch every year Christmas movies. I finally read the book, didn't enjoy it quite as much as the movie but it was still fun. What a beautiful Christmas collage puzzle. I love hand bells in a Christmas concert. I liked the Little Old Lady Who Broke All The Rules, lots of laugh out loud moments, but didn't enjoy the ones that followed as much.
I haven't seen the Kranks in ages. haha. Clearly not one of my faves. I think I will try to find it this year though since I just read the book. I am pretending the Little Old Lady....was a standalone book. I have no intention of reading on in the series. So I'm not even adding it to my spreadsheet.
I use the 20 minute spurts to get things done and now my friend does it too. That is such a great idea. I love these long videos. Your bike is so cool. I've never heard of Yesoul and it's a good way to get your heart rate up. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
My husband and I watched the finals of GBB Monday night-those people are so dang talented! I’ve never heard of so many of the things they make but it all looks delicious.
What a fun video! I have Iceberg and the Matt Haig book. I should try to finish those before the end of the year. Your sweater is adorable. The concert looked amazing. And the puzzles are beautiful. Sending a big hug to you. ❤ 🚢⛴️🛳️🛥️🚤⛵️🛶
🚢♥️ I love your Booktube and your weekend reading vlogs. Thank you for continuing to be here. Also, while you were talking about the Twyford Code I looked it up on my Libby App and it was available so I'm starting it tonight!
I'm reading Alperton Angels now and it's really good. I had seen The Appeal before, but forgot about this author until a booktuber mentioned that she liked it--it might have been Amanda from On the Middle Shelf, for that matter. She's so sweet, btw.
She is very sweet. I love my Amanda. I'm looking forward to reading more Janice Hallett books. I think The Appeal is going on my January TBR. Can't wait!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the Midnight Library. I'm currently working on Skipping Christmas and beyond the Bright Sea. Love love love Krista vlogs. You know this but in case you forgot. 😜 I watched your chocolate Carmel treat and thought to myself, "self....go bake something." So banana dark chocolate chip bread is baking as we type. 😂❤
Oh yum! I am not so good at making banana bread. I can never get the timing right and either have a nearly burnt outside or goopy middle. Ugh. I should just stick to muffins. No GBBO for me ever. haha.
I am trying to not watch your updates because you're doing them in a row and I'm doing every other day. I want to be surprised. So far I like this year even better than last year. The rum candle I'm not thrilled about, but it makes a nice regift. haha.
Seeing your home was really cool! It's three bedrooms? Is the den bigger than the library room? Is the den like a dining room? haha, that was smart putting the autumn decorations on your bed, so you're forced to put them away. Cle-vah (clever). Oatmeal choc. chip cookies were supposed to be made in my home today. They did not get made. But I rearranged books. Priorities. 🚢
Glad you enjoyed the glimpse into my home. I think technically my library room is supposed to be the dining room. But I count it as one of the bedrooms. The den would be a bit small for a dining room. It's perfect for my games cabinet and keyboard. Not sure what it was supposed to be. Glad your books got arranged. Haha. Bookish things often take priority in my home too. haha. Especially over pretty much anything in the kitchen. lol
We love boats!!❤ 🚤❤ I watched your vlog while decorating my tree ! I'm a little late, but had light issues so had to get more, which I actually found thrifting !! Hooray
I love watching your weekend blogs!!! Can you tell me where the advent tea box came from?!! I have some tea lovers who would love to receive that box.. thanks I really liked Skipping Christmas.. great holiday read. Have a great week !!!
I need to stop opening Amazon packages that I am not expecting, but that's hard to do! haha. YES! I will put a post it on Twyford Code so I don't forget.
You can implement the advent calendar in your monthly TBRs for 2025. Also, today, I read a cute middle-grade book called Magnolia Wu Unfolds it All by Canel Miller (the same person who wrote the memoir Know My Name); she also narrates the audiobook. I enjoyed it very much. Good for you for going to the concert. You checked one more of your life goals to do social things alone. The cream that you opened in the advent calendar on Sunday from the Ahava (it means in Hebrew live)is an Israeli one known for its products from the Dead Sea, especially its mud mask. 🛥⚓️🪢⛵️❤
Dear Krista , I love watching you . I am 88 years young , don’t have the energy I use to have . And I also use the 20 minute way to clean and get things done . So I can sit relax and read my books 📚 🌹
I’m 74. I use the 15-20 min “sprints” too!!
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Yes! The "sprint" method works at any age. It's amazing how much can get done with a focused few minutes. Then we can enjoy sitting to read and relax knowing we've been a bit productive.
Same😊
The 20-min method might help me too! I'm in dire need of motivation and will try this.
Just hit 2 weeks with my YESOUL spin bike and I'm already noticing a boost in my fitness! The screen mirroring is a game changer, letting me catch up on shows while pedaling. Workouts feel more enjoyable than ever! A total steal for anyone getting fit on a budget!
Just tried this new device and I'm blown away! The picture quality makes my workouts feel like I'm really there. It’s so immersive, it feels like I’m in a studio rather than my living room!
I love the 20 minute chores idea! I’m definitely stealing that. ❤🚢
I stole it from my mom.
Here is your boat.⛵ I will add chocolate,🍫An exercise bike,🚲and a candle🕯THanks for filming the weekend!
Haha. Love the extra emojis. I have fun thinking of them. It is a nice way to see more people who watch, but may not want to comment.
Such a fun video! Love your little house-so cozy and full of character. The Christmas concert sounded lovely. ♥️
Thanks, Jessie. I love my cozy little house. Very thankful to have found it when I moved here.
Always nice to wake up and there is a Krista video to watch!!!! 🛳♥
I'm so glad to be a part of your morning!
That bike is nice! The subscription is so affordable. My least favorite thing to clean is the shower-tub combo. It’s old and plastic. Doesn’t look good even after cleaning it. I would rather clean the toilet than the shower. 😂 Not Nothing sounds like a sweet story. Does the lady who makes the earrings have a website or Etsy store? The puzzle you finished is stunning. 🚢. My son-in-law is on the USS Gerald Ford, the largest and newest aircraft carrier. When my daughter or I are referring to it we always seem to call it the boat. 😂
I am so thankful for the bike. I've been getting good use out of it...still very much a newbie though. Even a short ride makes me so sweaty. IT's a good workout. I also hate cleaning the shower. It's so awkward. Mine is old and plastic too. I pray you have a wonderful holiday season.
@ May you have a wonderful holiday season also. 🎄
Hi Krista - 🛳️ - I enjoyed this vlog so much. Kudos to you with the bike, and all you accomplished!
I feel really bad that you had to go to the concert yourself. It was thoughtful of you to share the music. The nativity puzzle looks lovely. Blessings to you - ❤️🎄📚💚
Thanks, Lori! I don't mind doing things alone. I used to do things like that a lot more often. I would like to again moving forward.
@@BooksAndJamsI am the same way.😊 I have gone to events myself, and I don’t mind. Good for you! 😊🎶
What a productive weekend! I also really loved The Midnight Library such a great story. 🚢
It was a great weekend for sure. A good mix of activity and home time.
Your videos are never to long for me!!
I'm so glad. Thanks for watching, Cathy.
Christmas with the Kranks is one of my must watch every year Christmas movies. I finally read the book, didn't enjoy it quite as much as the movie but it was still fun. What a beautiful Christmas collage puzzle. I love hand bells in a Christmas concert. I liked the Little Old Lady Who Broke All The Rules, lots of laugh out loud moments, but didn't enjoy the ones that followed as much.
I haven't seen the Kranks in ages. haha. Clearly not one of my faves. I think I will try to find it this year though since I just read the book. I am pretending the Little Old Lady....was a standalone book. I have no intention of reading on in the series. So I'm not even adding it to my spreadsheet.
Your tree looks lovely! And you were so much more productive on the weekend than I was. 😂 Merry Christmas!! 🚢
I needed to be. My house wasn't feeling peaceful at all. Thanks, I love my tree so much!
🚢 I love all your advent calendars, that’s so fun!
They are hard to keep up with, but a lot of fun!
Hi Krista don't shop for x mas anymore but still like to look at all the things Christmas like lights...etc..Fun to watch ... Take care ..
Thanks for watching Therese.
thanks for sharing your weekend with us! 😊🛳🎄
Thank YOU for watching!
Love this! 🚢
🚢 Another great weekend vlog✨
Thanks, Patti.
I love the fact you and I have stuff here and there that we need to just tidy up. Had fun visiting with you.
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Always! I can't keep up. haha. Must mean I have too much stuff and need to declutter a bit more in the new year.
🛳️ Loved all your Christmas themed earrings, so cute! I liked the candy canes. 💕 The concert looked fun, musicians are so talented!
Thanks Tammy! I love those candy cane earrings. Already got a bit of wear out of them.
A full weekend; fun to watch! 🚢🛥️⚓️
I'm so glad. Thanks so much.
Okay uh LOVED your bike commercial!!😊❤So cool! Another great vlog
Aw thanks! Felt a bit awkward but turned out ok. Thanks for watching!
I read Midnight Library back in August and Skipping Christmas is our Library bookclub pick for this month. I love everything in your video❤ 🛳
Thanks so much, Kami. I appreciate you!
I use the 20 minute spurts to get things done and now my friend does it too. That is such a great idea. I love these long videos. Your bike is so cool. I've never heard of Yesoul and it's a good way to get your heart rate up. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
Thanks for watching, as always, Von. Glad you're in my little corner of the internet.
🛥️ I never mind a longer video!
I am so glad. Thanks so much for watching.
🚢 I love your weekend vlogs! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Super fun🥰!🚢
Thanks, Linda.
You're always so busy!! I love it! I need to search out more things in my area.
I use facebook events a lot to see what might be going on. It's fun around Christmas because there are always lots of options.
Oh my Not Nothing is AMAZING!!! I loved it!! 😍
I'm so glad to hear that. I can't wait to read it.
Oh, how I miss living near Homegoods! I love your advent calendars. And your new purchases. Another fun vlog, thank you, Krista.💕🚢
It is fun to just look around in Homegoods. It's a great place for gifts and that random household item you need! haha or don't need.
I read The Christmas Appeal just this weekend, I read it in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely one to pick up this season! 🚢
I need to add it to my library holds. Going to do that now.......
My husband and I watched the finals of GBB Monday night-those people are so dang talented! I’ve never heard of so many of the things they make but it all looks delicious.
It's just the most charming and wholesome show. I thought the right person won. That cake in the last round was stunning!
What productive weekend!!
It was just what a needed.
Pretty Christmas tree you have This year I bought 12 days of socks from QVC quite fun. Open each day
Thanks. I love my tree and put it up early every year because it makes me happy! Fun to get new socks!
⛴ The array of Advent calendars is so fun!
I am really enjoying them! Might have gone a bit overboard this month. haha.
What a fun video! I have Iceberg and the Matt Haig book. I should try to finish those before the end of the year. Your sweater is adorable. The concert looked amazing. And the puzzles are beautiful. Sending a big hug to you. ❤ 🚢⛴️🛳️🛥️🚤⛵️🛶
Thanks so much Katie.
I just found The Appeal while thrifting and excited to get to that one. I was thinking about rereading Skipping Christmas this year.🙂☃️
Yay for a fun thrift find!
🚢. I have 12 Advent calendars, most 12 Days. All are bookish and stationery advent calendars except one beauty one.
12! And I thought my 5 was a lot. Enjoy!
🚢♥️ I love your Booktube and your weekend reading vlogs. Thank you for continuing to be here. Also, while you were talking about the Twyford Code I looked it up on my Libby App and it was available so I'm starting it tonight!
Thanks so much, Sam. I hope you enjoy the Twyford Code. I hope to read it early in 2025.
I never saw so many Advent Calendar’s. Would love these. My cat has one!
Haha. I enjoy opening them each day. Just a little moment of fun for myself.
Hi! I have 21 books to take to some of my little free libraries that I frequent. You did alot of cleaning in a short time. Good job!
Sweet! Love that you help stock your LFLs. I should do that soon too. It would be good too clear out my Pango shop for a bit and start fresh.
🛳️ Love your videos!
Thanks, Wendy!
I'm reading Alperton Angels now and it's really good. I had seen The Appeal before, but forgot about this author until a booktuber mentioned that she liked it--it might have been Amanda from On the Middle Shelf, for that matter. She's so sweet, btw.
She is very sweet. I love my Amanda. I'm looking forward to reading more Janice Hallett books. I think The Appeal is going on my January TBR. Can't wait!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the Midnight Library. I'm currently working on Skipping Christmas and beyond the Bright Sea. Love love love Krista vlogs. You know this but in case you forgot. 😜
I watched your chocolate Carmel treat and thought to myself, "self....go bake something." So banana dark chocolate chip bread is baking as we type. 😂❤
Oh yum! I am not so good at making banana bread. I can never get the timing right and either have a nearly burnt outside or goopy middle. Ugh. I should just stick to muffins. No GBBO for me ever. haha.
I have been LOVING the FFF advent calendar 😊 I learned about it from you last year!
I am trying to not watch your updates because you're doing them in a row and I'm doing every other day. I want to be surprised. So far I like this year even better than last year. The rum candle I'm not thrilled about, but it makes a nice regift. haha.
@ lol I loved the rum candle and have always burnt half of it 😋
Seeing your home was really cool! It's three bedrooms? Is the den bigger than the library room? Is the den like a dining room? haha, that was smart putting the autumn decorations on your bed, so you're forced to put them away. Cle-vah (clever). Oatmeal choc. chip cookies were supposed to be made in my home today. They did not get made. But I rearranged books. Priorities. 🚢
Glad you enjoyed the glimpse into my home. I think technically my library room is supposed to be the dining room. But I count it as one of the bedrooms. The den would be a bit small for a dining room. It's perfect for my games cabinet and keyboard. Not sure what it was supposed to be. Glad your books got arranged. Haha. Bookish things often take priority in my home too. haha. Especially over pretty much anything in the kitchen. lol
You chose some great advent calendars. 🚢
OH man. SO many! It's hard to keep up. I am a day or two behind right now...haha. Vlogging kept me on track over the weekend.
Ok not me saying you can also “cast” a Peloton class now on your bike if you have the Peloton app (which is way affordable)!
Haha. Love it.
We love boats!!❤ 🚤❤
I watched your vlog while decorating my tree ! I'm a little late, but had light issues so had to get more, which I actually found thrifting !! Hooray
Aww glad I could keep you company while you decorate. Love that. I burn through lights because I leave my tree on all the time.
Oh me too!! My husband lives it as a night lite in the mornings when he has to go to work in the dark!!
I love watching your weekend blogs!!!
Can you tell me where the advent tea box came from?!! I have some tea lovers who would love to receive that box.. thanks
I really liked Skipping Christmas.. great holiday read.
Have a great week !!!
Thanks, Julianne! I got the tea box from Aldi.
@ Thank you Krista
Great video! I like this little bit different take on your vlog. (boat)
Thanks for watching, Sandy.
P.s. such a pretty tree🎄🎀🎆❤
Thanks, Rose!
I sold some books back to HFB this weekend and I went to town at HFB and B&N and I got KoTLC book 9.5 too! Just need to read 8, 8.5, and 9 first.
Yay! I am so pumped to read it soon!
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Love that lip color!
Thanks so much!
🛳️ Merry Christmas!
To you too, Nanette.
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Rejoice in the name of the lord ,,😄
Amen!
Yeah for surprise book mail! I want to read Twyford Code too. Let’s buddy read it in 2025!
I need to stop opening Amazon packages that I am not expecting, but that's hard to do! haha. YES! I will put a post it on Twyford Code so I don't forget.
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Since you love books so much we can still be friends even though you don’t like coffee and sweet/salty 😂💕📚
haha. I'm glad to hear you'll set our differences aside. lol
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Still love your vlogs even though I'm still not reading much! 🚄 I think that's a ship.... 🤷♀
I'm glad you're enjoying them. Thanks so much for watching.
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Bad Penny made it through!😂 🚢⚓️🛳🦈
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Stay always to the end ❤ don't how to a ship on here .
I appreciate you so much!
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Not a salty and sweet mixer?! WHO ARE YOU?!
I know. I know. haha.
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I read Iceberg-it was good but to me it was not memorable. 🤓
I agree completely. Still looking forward to others by her though.
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Trying to get caught up on videos. Right now I'm working on my goals and reading plans for next year. 🛥
Thanks for catching up! haha. I am working on goals and plans too. Hopefully will get that all figured out soon.
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I also really enjoyed Skipping Christmas. I gave it 4 stars but I need to reread it since it has been so long. Maybe next year. 🛳
It was a great book for this time of year.
You can implement the advent calendar in your monthly TBRs for 2025. Also, today, I read a cute middle-grade book called Magnolia Wu Unfolds it All by Canel Miller (the same person who wrote the memoir Know My Name); she also narrates the audiobook. I enjoyed it very much. Good for you for going to the concert. You checked one more of your life goals to do social things alone. The cream that you opened in the advent calendar on Sunday from the Ahava (it means in Hebrew live)is an Israeli one known for its products from the Dead Sea, especially its mud mask. 🛥⚓️🪢⛵️❤
Hi Avagail. Miss seeing you! I'll look into that middle grade. Very cool about Ahava. I wonder where the company is based.
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Krista, where did you get the candle advent calendar?
I got most of these calendars, including that candle one, from Aldi.
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