Being Grateful Around the Holidays

 This past weekend us girls made to very successful trips to Goodwill and other stores. Each time we went I'd pile up the cart to its max (no joke!) and both times ended up getting some really cute pieces for my birthday.
 But then we got home I was going to pick out my clothes for the week, and looking at my closet all my clothes looked boring and old. I didn't like them anymore.
 Sometimes around this time of year whether it be a birthday or Christmas you get so caught up in what you want that you don't realize what God has right in front of you.
 If you're feeling like you don't have anything cute in your closet or you want a nicer looking room or whatever your wish is I would encourage you to walk around your house and make a list of every possible thing you can think of that blesses you.
 Here are some of mine-

1. My amazing parents
2. My blog and Youtube channel
3. Breathtaking nature
4. Pop music
5. Adorable clothes
6. My ability to do hair
7. Movies
8. A wonderful church
9. Technology
10. Food to eat every day
11. An amazingly decorated home thanks to my awesome momma!
12. The amazing fact that God chose me to be His child
13. Heat (even if we're not supposed to use it =D) 
14. The fact that I can graduate
15. The seasons
16. My awesome siblings who have got me through a lot of tough times
17. The fact that everyone is different and has different skills
18. A warm bed to sleep in
19. My adorable kitty
20. And all the little things like nail polish, makeup, my water bottle, my journal, good books, earbuds, and carpet.

 See, the little things we take for granted every day amazing gifts from God. We just need to turn our focus on what we have not what we want.