This year, the holidays felt extra special. My BF and I spent both Christmas and New Year’s up north at his family farm, and honestly, it was the perfect slow, wholesome, very merry, cozy reset I needed.
We rode snowmobiles, spent time with family, ate great meals, watched movies, and went to town. It was very Christmas-core in a Hallmark Movie kinda way. 🤗 There’s something so lovely about being up north, in the woods, with fresh air, making the most of winter with someone special.
On Christmas Day, we played outside, had a wonderful dinner and drinks, opened presents, ate endless snacks, and shared lots of laughs. My favourite moment? The Christmas Day parade with the John Deere tractor all decked out with Christmas lights. We drove it around the farm and past the windows so everyone could watch from inside. It was adorable and magical!
After Christmas, we headed back to the city for a bit before returning to the farm again for New Year’s. Had friends over on the 26th, went to a fun party, and hosted friends again on the 27th. It was great!
For NYE, we fired up the smoker outside and cooked a massive steak. We danced in the living room & listened to our friend’s radio show Outlaw Wax on CUIT FM, where he played a whole set of Elias’s records and gave multiple shout-outs! SO fun.
We ended up staying until January 3rd, easing ourselves back into real life. We’re doing Dry January again this year, and I am really looking forward to it. Might even keep it going next month! After weeks of celebrating, it feels really good to reset, cook great meals, and start the year feeling clear-headed.
This holiday season was all about presence: family, friends, food, fresh air, and quality time. I’m heading into the new year with a warm heart & happy. 💛 Here’s to an exciting and prosperous 2026!
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