we decorated for christmas! sciatica update, + toddler activities! :) 

Hello Cara! If you choose not to do the advent calendar another fun idea that we do is a book a night. I wrap up 25 Christmas/Winter childrens books (you could even use up your old wrapping paper this way) and my kids get to open one a night. We use the books that have been stored away for the year. You could even wrap 2 of the shorter board books for one night. It helps them get their pj's on super fast too and we get to read as a family and cuddle. Then I just throw in other Christmas activities throughout the month when I see something fun. Thanks for posting! I like the trees on the mantle!

Hey!! I just wanted to say, in the UK those popovers are called Yorkshire Puddings and they’re really common to have with roast meats and gravy 😊

I do an advent calendar for my 3 daughters and we just put a little piece of chocolate in the pockets! They love it! And it’s a special treat to look forward to!

Love the neutral tree! Aw I love how the girls have their own little trees to decorate too ❤ I have the same issue with the kids, they never seem to want to eat actual dinners!

We are completely decorated for Christmas! Our tree came pre-lit with white lights, but my husband really wanted colored and I love the vintage look of them, as well. So we added colored lights to our tree and have a mix of white and colored now! I love it!🎄

CARA!!!!! My husband is 6”4 and is very active and on his feet all day(mechanic). He was having issues with his back and our gym owner told him to start diving core exercises. He did(still does) ab roller, planks,stretches. He’s always been really fit but never honed in on just core. You definitely need to try. He goes to the chiropractor Maybe like twice a year. Hopefully that helps!!

Hi Cara, your Christmas tree 🎄 looks beautiful. I love the painting hands activity., xxx 🥰

Getting to a point where you can squat your ideal body weight and in general weighted compound movements are great to support your back/body. I hope you get relief soon ♥️. I have experienced this for myself.

Merry Christmas 2023 🎄🎄🎄🎁🛍️🎂🥳🎉❤️❤️

Here in England we call your popups Yorkshire puddings. They go with meat and gravy or you add sweet fillings with cream for dessert. Liz England

I enjoyed catching up with your life! Thanks for keeping it real but also showing how a purpose filled and driven life can look. I understand about your back issues. I was struggling with low back pain and learned that core strength is so helpful in supporting your body. It seems like that would be obvious, but I hadn’t thought of it. I actually ended up having a tummy tuck (which you don’t need) and learned that my abdominal muscles had been separated a decent amount and that also could have been contributing to my issues.

Cara. Those pop ups are known as Yorkshire puddings in England and they are served with meat and gravy usually for Sunday lunch. They them like that and i am sure you wi;ll like them better. ❤😂

Hi Cara … Happy Holidays ! Just a tip that may help your Christmas tree 🎄 pine cones that you could pick up with the kids … will look beautiful in your decoration this year. Just glue a little bow in top and boom 💥 For your sciatic pain try a chiropractor it has changed my life. ❤ Blessings 🙏🏻

to me it looks like it needs two of those garland but still looks pretty

I've had bad sciatica and other back pains for the last several years after kids. I was heating it multiple times a day and popping ibuprofen like crazy. I bought a Chirp Wheel Pro, and it has helped so much! If I wake up with pain I roll on it and instantly feel better. I saw it on a billboard and instantly bought it out of desperation 😂 It has been so helpful, and I have hardly had to use my heating pad since getting it. :)

I have sciatica but I have six bulge and it is so painful. I hope your sciatica gets better soon xxx

Can you share how you make your rice? And recipe😆 it just looks so perfect and fluffy😍

Good morning Cara happy Saturday morning and happy weekend and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

Hey Cara, I love the wooden garland, I may need to pick some up like that for our tree this year. We have red beaded garland we got last year, but neither of us are huge fans of it. Hiya is great! We have been using them for about a year now, and Leo loves them! We haven't tried the probiotics yet, but we might at some point. I think your tree looks beautiful! Leo was watching with me and wants us to put up our tree, but I told him we have to wait until after Thanksgiving, and then we can! Thank you for the sciatica update, I'm glad that it seems to be better for you. I really need to make time to see a chiropractor for mine, as that had been the thing that has brought me the most relief when it comes to my chronic back pain. I don't think I have gone a single day without back pain, and I'm sure now it has a lot to do with having a weak core. Unfortunately, I'm in too much pain to stretch or work out. My biggest thing is finding time for anything. With work, school, family, and then getting over being sick, I've had a lot on my plate. I have bilateral sciatica, so it radiates down both sides, and waking up and being in the car for a long time is when it's the worst. Hopefully I am able to get to a chiropractor sooner than later! Thanks again for the update. Hope all is good and well. All the best, -Clarissa 😊❤️🥰

I did the Seamless study years ago and absolutely loved it! It’s a great one!💕

I wrap my presents in brown mailing paper and make fancy bows and use pretty ribbon.

Hiya Vitamin Advent Calendar this year? 🤷‍♀️😂

Your tree is so pretty! I enjoy hearing the girls talking, singing, and humming in the background. 🥰 I want to taste Eric’s popovers. You could maybe make them with a seasoned ground beef filling sometime.

Happy New Year 2024 🎆🎇🧨🧨🥳🎉🛍️🎁🎂🎄🎄❤️

I love watching your videos, you’re very beautiful and you have adorable two little girls, God bless you and yours

Enjoyed the video and the tree. We got a 5 ft upright freezer for our garage, brand Commercial Cool, and it is great if you want to buy in bulk and store extra meat, veggies, etc. to have on hand. I also have back problems. Thanks for the update.

Where are your family room frames from? I love them!

Neutral christmas decorating is soooo blah, I love the christmas colors to lighten up the rooms and the Christmas spirit 😂 I think the advent calendar is over hyped and definitely not needed at all. I would not go thru with that. We do so many holiday activities that there is no need for some advent calendar

Regarding back pain, I have just two words. SPINAL DECOMPRESSION!!! It worked for me, maybe it can help you too.

Hi Car, Great Vlog, your Girls are Growing so Fast, we put up our Christmas Tree and Decorations to, i have 4 Beautiful Grandchildren, I Absolutely luv Xmas, till the Next Time

Where is your brown vest from, it’s so cute! 🤎 love the felt garland you found too.

Hello,advance Merry Christmas to u & ur family😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

Hello hi Cara Jane I like you Your my favorite I miss you I LOVE YOU ❤❤❤

you never show the girls anymore why?