Merry Christmas, sweet friend.
It’s been a bananas year on this end, with highs and lows and everything in between, and even though it was relatively not as scary as recent times, there were definitely moments when I wondered if it would ever get easier.
But then I think of all the rainbows that I’ve seen, all the hugs I’ve shared with my loved ones, and all the mornings when I woke up and watched the sun rise over the hills and felt like anything was possible.
I’m so grateful for all the moments in this past year that have filled my heart, aka my “emotional cup,” and for the time spent with you here on MBB. Having a few minutes to chat with you about life and beauty and everything in between — it’s one of the best parts of my day.
Thank you for being around and sharing your life with me. You continue to lift me up, day in and day out.
I know the holidays can be hard on hearts sometimes; I’ve felt this way, too, on occasion. So, if you need a little extra kindness poured in your cup today, please know there’s someone on the other end of the keyboard who treasures you. You are worthy, special and cherished.
I hope that your “emotional cup” is filled with love, peace and so much joy this Christmas.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Hi Karen! Thank you for sharing your life with us too. 🙂 I always enjoy reading your blogs. It’s like a friend checking in with us. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas holiday!
Hi Marcia,
I hope your holiday is filled with love and so much fun. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and your family from a longtime reader!
Hello Karen,
I second Marcia’s sentiments! It is so nice to “talk” makeup and hair with you, hear about your life and see your daughter grow up (seems like you were just pregnant). I hope you know how many lives you touch.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,
Melanie
Thank you for your lovely post! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Karen. I am so glad you keep this blog going year in and year out. It’s a little haven. I thought about you this week, since I lost my job. I hope your job search is productive, I will be joining you on that path in January.
Merry Christmas, Karen! Thank you for sharing your life with all of us, and keeping it real. Your posts: whether they’re about makeup, something delicious that you cooked/baked, a cute Cat, or your adorable little girl – always puts a smile on my face. Years ago, when I was going through some really tough times, I looked forward to reading your beauty reviews every single day. Some days, it was the only positive thing I would encounter that day. Hope you have a wonderful holiday time with your loved ones. Looking forward to another year of reading all the fun posts on your blog 🙂 Take care!
Hi Karen. Thank you for your kindness and sweet words. I don’t always comment, but I do read your posts and I’m very thankful for them. ❤️ I wish you and your family a beautiful and blessed Christmas!
Keep on being you and doing what you do – because you’re really great!
Lots of love to you,
Barbara 😊
P.S. I’m on the complete opposite coast from you – on Long Island. It’s 16 degrees today but feels like 1 degree with the wind chill!
Merry Christmas wishes to you and your family, Karen! Thank you for all of the wonderful things you post. I look forward to reading everything from your Monday polls to all things beauty. You always seem to help me discover something new, which I love. May your holidays be fun-filled and may the New Year bring good health and happiness to you and yours!
Merry Christmas Karen! I don’t remember how I first came across your blog many, many moons ago, but I follow it diligently. I wish you and your family all the best in the new year. I am also far away..in Montreal, Canada. It is extremely cold these days! Take care,
Merry Christmas, Karen! What a poignant holiday message. Thank you for creating this little corner of the internet. Wishing you and your family love, comfort and joy.
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, Karen, to and your family! I also don’t comment often but I read your posts every day. They are thoughtful and inspirational and humorous, at times. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and kindness. Please keep these posts coming year after year!
Karen ! Merry merry. I totally agree, I thought 2020 with the pandemic was squirrelly and it was to and extent, but 2022 for me was beyond words with tooo many ups and downs. I’ll be gladly waving goodbye to 2022 with glee! Here’s to a good and healthy and happy 2023 for you and all of us 🎉🎉🎉
Merry Christmas Karen, thank you for sharing your life with us. Your blogs make my day. Sending you a big hug from Las Vegas.
I will take that hug. 🙂 Merry Christmas, Lily!
Merry Christmas, Karen, to You, Connor Claire, El Hub, and Rosie!.
Thanks for always being there for all of us, and always being a source of laughter, light, and inspiration to all who follow your blog. I hope your Christmas and New Year are filled with lots of hugs, love and joy. Merry Christmas!
Thank you, Daphne! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for being there with all the highs and lows and for sharing your life with us!