Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2013 {In Case You Missed Any...}

I can hardly believe that today is the finale of 2013!  I want to thank each of you, dear sweet readers & treasured friends, for making this such a special year!  It's been a joy to share some of our family's favorite eats & treats, magical memories, and the undeserved blessings from God, over these past 12 months!

I thought I'd wrap up the year with a round up of the top 10 {most viewed} Chatting Over Chocolate posts of 2013, just in case you missed any of these goodies!  I've placed a clickable direct link to each post below it's image.  If you'd like to pin an individual recipe/post, please feel free to click through and enjoy!!

Five Loves on Friday!

Happy Friday, friends!  Hooray for 5 Loves time!

1. 1st Christmas Party of the year!

Isn't her tree gorgeous?

My Aunt E hosted a Christmas Open House over the weekend. She decorated her home beautifully, set out a delicious spread of snacks and sweets, and warmly welcomed us to a lovely afternoon of celebrating.  It was a fabulous time!


2.  Hot Cocoa goodness!
missglamorazzi's DIY December vids & Ann Le {Anneorshine}'s Holiday Gift Guide have been some of my favorites lately!

How scrumptious does this S'mores Hot Chocolate look?! Mmm! 

In keeping with the hot cocoa theme, check out Anneorshine's sweet DIY candles! ...

*If you'd like to pin either of these DIY goodies, please click through & do so from the original source.  Thanks!

3.  Christmas Break !!! We're officially on break and I'm enjoying every bit of the extra free time with my lovelies!

4.  Black Cherry Merlot Hand Soap | Bath & Body Works

A dear friend gifted this to me and I am LOVING the scent!!

5.  {Saving the best for last this week...} My super handy hubby rocks!

I like these kind of "every day" pics just as much {if not more than} the posed smile snapshots.   I want to remember these moments where he's showing his love through serving our family in these handy lit'l ways!  

This week he replaced an electrical outlet in our basement, replaced a clutch in my Dyson vacuum {told ya he rocks!!}, and got our furnace working again when we woke up one morning freezing and it didn't want to click on!  Seriously.  I'd be living in a dirty, cold house if it weren't for him. Smitten for my man!  {Wanna learn more about my Mr.?  Check out my The Boy Behind the Blog post from yesterday for some Q & A with Jason. :)}

Free Christmas Resources

Thanks for visiting today! Wishing you and yours a splendid Christmastime!

NYE Outfits: Stepping Out in Style // Celebrat"IN"

Excited to link up with Khala and Samantha for some New Years Fashion Fun!

So, this morning my new bloggy friend, Elise of Cheers Y'all, shared a post linked to this party.  She mentioned how much fun she had using Polyvore.  I couldn't resist trying it out myself ... Oh my goodness, where did the last hour go?! It was too much fun playing with these pretties!  Excited to share my NYE goodies with you now! ...

New Years Eve Outfits by brendalynn1114 

Black lace slip / Disney pajamas / Accessorize Super Soft Boot Slippers / MICHAEL Michael Kors sports shoes / Anya hindmarch handbag / Hershey s jewelry / Kate Spade bracelet / Kate Spade mini pendant / Feather hair accessory / Coffee mug / Disney fleece blanket, $29 / POP FIZZ CLINK New Year's Eve Balloons / gourmet hammonds hot chocolate set from RedEnvelope.com


Will I be wearing either of these when the clock strikes twelve and I'm smooching my Mr.? Probably not. ;)  But, both the cute 'n cozy would sure be nice to have in my closet // jewelry box // cupboard... *Christmas Wishes*

Hope you're all enjoying a very merry Christmastime & wishes for the loveliest of New Years too!

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The Boy Behind the Blog! {Q & A with my man!}

I'm so excited to be joining in on the fun in a {link up} series, The Boy Behind the Blog!

Ready to hear from the boy behind my blog?  Ok, Q & A time!  
{Questions given by the ladies at Never the Same Spice Twice & Mal Smiles.}

Trip Report Tuesday! WDW Day 7

Ready to hear all about WDW day 7 {of 17}?  That's fantastic, because I can hardly wait to share more Disney details and snapshots with you!

My Favorite DISNEY Gift!! {WDW Scrapbook Goodness!}

As promised in my Five Loves on Friday post, today I'm giving you a peek inside the awesome Disney scrapbook my BBF {Best Bloggy Friend}, Chrissy, created and gifted to me for Christmas.  She handcrafted every last detail and filled it's pages with snapshots that I shared from my family's recent WDW vacation.  I couldn't love it more!!!

I'm delighted to share this magical scrapbook's contents with you today, friends!  You may just wanna snag some of her ideas for your next Disney {or any} scrapbook, too! ;)

Five Loves on Friday!

Happy Friday, friends!  Hope your week has been fabulous!  I'm excited to share some highlights from mine with you all now ... Five Loves Time!

Merry Breakfast!

It's the most wonderful time of the year for a fun and festive start to your day!  Let's make the most important meal of the day the most memorable one too with these jolly recipes!

Trip Report Tuesday! WDW Day 6

Super stretch limo rides, a taste bud fiesta, & helping {Agent P} save the world!  All this and more, in today's trip report!  

DIY Disney Christmas Ornaments!

Looking for a {DIY} ornament that'll add a touch of magic to your Christmas tree?  I've gathered a dozen ideas to share with you today!

Five Loves on Friday

Happy 1st Friday of December, friends! Hope this festive month is off to a terrific start for you all.  Here are 5 loves from mine...

His & Hers Gift Ideas! {Couples Gift Giving Goodness Guide}

Need some shopspiration for the couples on your Christmas list?  I've gathered ideas for the "geek", chic, and even an inexpensive DIY!

Trip Report Tuesday! WDW Day 5

Ready for Day 5 details? We hit three Disney Parks, and enjoyed one of our favorite character meals! I'm looking forward to sharing oodles of pics and stories with you today, friends!

"COOL" Round Up of Activities, Printables & Recipes Inspired by Disney's Frozen!

 If you caught my Six Loves on Saturday post, you heard that my girls and I enjoyed a Disney movie date on Princess' birthday Friday.  We loved it!  I got to looking for Frozen themed crafts, activities, and movie-inspired snack recipes right away.  I'm excited to share my findings with you in this COOL round up!