“Knock three times on wood after mentioning good fortune so evil spirits won’t ruin it.”
Girls Season Five Trailer
As complicated as my relationship is with this show, why the balls is it not premiering in January? Haven't they always started in January? Does that month delay mean that they'll have an adequate amount of time to make each character* somewhat entertaining this season? Let's hope!
*Obviously not talking about Elijah here, as he is perfect.
(Also, that song is Colors by Genevieve)
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
Stocking Stuffer of the Day
This is probably the cutest small gift (or stocking stuffer) that you could get someone who cooks a lot. Available at Crate & Barrel for $4.95.
10 Things To Do Before Christmas
I know that I'm still working on my autumn list of things to do, but here's the thing - autumn and Christmastime kind of overlap since the first day of winter is December 21st (did you think it was in November? 'Cause I did up until MAYBE last year). Anyway, Christmastime is happening and Imma get all up in it this year. Here's what I want to do.
Have drinks at the Waldorf Astoria. I've only done this once before and it was beautifully decorated for the holidays, so I really want to go again. (Update: since it’s 2022 and the Waldorf is still under construction - a better suggestion would be The Plaza or The Peninsula.)
Bake those cupcakes with the ice cream cone Christmas tree because those look badass.
Donate any old blankets, clothes & shoes (if you have kids, it might be a good idea to donate some of their old toys).
Mail our (personalized) Christmas cards. It'd be weird if this didn't happen.
Look for local Christmas fairs to visit (like these in New York or these in Toronto).
Decorate the house and put up the tree!
Go see the decorations at The Plaza Hotel & Macy's.
Buy some mistletoe at Trader Joe's.
Take a family portrait.
I encourage you to make a list of your own, not because I love lists but because if you do make one, then you're likely to actually complete some of these things and have a memorable December.
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December & Netflix
WARNING: DECEMBER IS TOMORROW! And all that means to me is that people can't give me any more grief about any of the Christmas-y stuff I want to partake in. They can't say a damn word! That's right, losers! Christmastime is ON.
Okay, now onto the real post. Here's what coming and going on Netflix in December.
Available 12/1
#DeathToSelfie (2014)
30 for 30: Chasing Tyson (2015)
50 Shades of THEY: Season 1
A Christmas Star (2015)
A Genius Leaves the Hood: The Unauthorized Story of Jay Z (2014)
Amnesiac (2015)
Broadchurch: Season 2
CBGB (2013)
Christmas Wedding Baby (2014)
The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (2004)
Cradle 2 the Grave (2003)
Darkman (1990)
Detectorists: Season 1
I'm Brent Morin -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Jenny's Wedding (2015)
Las mágicas historias de Plim Plim: Season 1
Ray (2004)
Real Rob: Season 1 (2015) -- NETFLIX EXCLUSIVE
See You In Valhalla (2015)
Sensitive Skin: Season 1
Starting Over: Season 1
Stir of Echoes (1999)
Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming (2007)
That Touch of Mink (1962)
Tyke: Elephant Outlaw -- NETFLIX EXCLUSIVE
Winning Life’s Battles: Season 1
Available 12/2
Stations of the Cross (2014)
Tangerine (2015)
Available 12/3
Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine (2015)
Available 12/4
A Very Murray Christmas (2015)-- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Comedy Bang! Bang!: Season Four
Available 12/5
A Case of You (2013)
Dinosaur 13 (2014)
Inside Man: Season Three
Available 12/7
Vampire Academy (2014)
Available 12/8
One & Two (2015)
Phoenix (2014)
Xenia (2014)
Available 12/9
Phineas and Ferb: Season 4
Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High And Unemployed Live In Austin (2015) -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/11
The Adventures of Puss in Boots: Season 2 -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The Ridiculous 6 (2015) -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/14
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Available 12/15
Drown (2014)
Hart of Dixie: Season 4
High Profits: season 1
Time Out of Mind (2014)
Available 12/16
Fresh Dressed (2015)
Helix: Season 2
Available 12/18
F is for Family: Season 1 -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Glitter Force: Season 1 -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Making A Murderer: Season 1 -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Mike Epps: Don't Take It Personal -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/19
chloe and theo (2015)
Available 12/20
Leo the Lion (2013)
Magic Snowflake (2013)
Santa's Apprentice (2010)
Available 12/21
El Señor de los Cielos: Season 3
Available 12/22
Queen of Earth (2015)
Available 12/23
Invisible Sister (2015)
Available 12/24
Dawn of the Croods: Season 1 -- NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Available 12/25
Black Mirror “White Christmas” Episode
Available 12/28
Maron: Season 3
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Season 5
Available 12/30
Parenthood: Season 6
Available 12/31
Battle Creek: Season 1
Manhattan Romance (2014)
Violetta: Season 3
Nurse Jackie: Seasons 1-7
Here's what's leaving next month:
Leaving 12/1
All About Eve (1950)
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes: Season 1 (2012)
Batman Begins (2005)
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Brian's Song (1971)
Brian's Song (2001)
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
The Burbs (1989)
Cop Land (1997)
Damien: Omen II (1978)
The Dark Crystal (1982)
Employee of the Month (2006)
Forces of Nature (1999)
Get Low (2009)
The Great Escape (1963)
The Guardian: Season 1-3
The High and the Mighty (1954)
The Hustler (1961)
Insomnia (2002)
Juice (1992)
K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
Labyrinth (1986)
Last Night (2010)
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002)
Left Behind: The Movie (2000)
Left Behind: World at War (2005)
Modern Problems (1981)
My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
Necessary Roughness (1991)
The Omen (1976)
Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981)
The Paw Project (2013)
The Pink Panther 2 (2009)
R.L. Stine's Mostly Ghostly (2008)
R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (2007)
Shrink (2009)
Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Soapdish (1991)
Trek Nation (2011)
Two Can Play That Game (2001)
Leaving 12/4
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally (2010)
Leaving 12/6
360 (2011)
The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure (2012)
Leaving 12/9
C.O.G. (2013)
Leaving 12/10
Ultimate Spider-Man: Season 2
Leaving 12/11
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes: Season 2
Rescue Me: Season 1-7
Leaving 12/12
Why Did I Get Married? (2007)
Leaving 12/13
How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers (2011)
Leaving 12/15
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
Leaving 12/17
Underclassman (2005)
Leaving 12/21
Red Hook Summer (2012)
Leaving 12/24
Una Noche (2012)
Leaving 12/30
Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony (2013)
The Little Prince Trailer
Umm, this looks fantastic.
“Wash your white towels in scalding hot water for them to absolutely never stink again.”
LED Stick-On Battery Lights
Available on Amazon
Available on Amazon
We just got these small stick-on lights to put in the darker spots of our kitchen - and whoa. They make all the difference in the world. It's insane. We should've gotten them MONTHS ago.
If you're got any areas that need a little more light (ie. closets, spice cabinets, etc.), these are so, so perfect for any small space.