Kasie Chelanne, Author at Musings on Momentum

Music Mondays – 2017 Holiday Playlist

December 1, 2017

I don’t know what it is about the holiday season this year but I’m finding myself uncharacteristically cheery about the prospect of Christmas being a mere 3 ½ weeks away. I generally fall more in the spectrum of “Grinch” when it comes to holidays, so this is truly out of character for me. The only excuse I can come up is that it will be the first Christmas EVER that my husband and I are a) in the same city as one another and b) staying in California for the holiday. If that isn’t cause for endless rounds of Christmas carols and eggnog, I don’t know what is!

Many moons ago, approximately 365 days ago to be precise, when I shared my December 2016 Music Mondays playlist, I received requests for a holiday-specific playlist. I filed the appeal away in the back of my mind and didn’t think much about it again until October of this year. Once the holidays were within reach, I excitedly started assembling the 2017 Holiday Playlist that I’m sharing with you today. It is full of Christmas favorites, both old and new, and, in keeping with the holiday spirit, contains a little something for everyone.

My 2017 holiday playlist contains a mix of my favorite holiday songs from various stages of my life and includes a sampling of classics, rock, and pop hits.

You can find links to this playlist on both Apple Music and Spotify after the jump.

Minimalist Holiday Decor

November 27, 2017

It’s that time again…it’s time to decorate for the holidays! 2017 has positively flown by and it seems that just about everyone I talk to has had a crazy busy year. With that in mind, this holiday season I’m keeping it simple and drawing inspiration for our own home from these gorgeous examples of minimalist holiday decor.

Five Steps to a Restful Night of Sleep with TYLENOL® PM

November 24, 2017

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A little over a month ago, I was “casually” browsing adoptable dogs online when I came across a teeny, tiny puppy named Flynn who was in need of a forever home. His adorable appearance and adjective-laced biography quickly won me over and, before we knew it, my husband and I were bringing little Flynn home. Being a family of four has come with its challenges, the two most prevalent being a decrease in sleep and an increase in bumps, bruises, and puppy bites.

I may be guilty of not quite fully thinking through what the reality of a puppy would be like in our lives. Flynn, our new addition, is a bundle of puppy energy and curiosity. Sometimes this results in him hurling his little body at either my husband or myself full force; other times it takes the shape of accidentally nipping us during a play session. However it happens, I have noticed that my poor body has been riddled with various bruises and scratches since he came home. You know, the kind you don’t notice at the time of injury but the type you are suddenly acutely aware of when you’re unable to drift off to sleep at night due to lingering aches and pains.

Just like everyone else, my busy schedule does not have room in it for a poor night of sleep, particularly now that we have fewer hours of daylight to accomplish things in. Luckily, I have picked up a few tips and tricks over the years to ensure that I quickly fall into a deep, restful sleep, regardless of what is going on in my life. With the help of TYLENOL® PM and my recipe for Soothing Sleepy Time Golden Milk, you too can enjoy one peaceful night of sleep after another.

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A Tranquil Swedish Home Tour Perfect for the Holidays

November 20, 2017

Today’s Swedish home tour is an absolute treat for the eyes. I chose this charming cabin largely because I can’t imagine anywhere more perfect to spend a long, lazy Thanksgiving weekend. So pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa, cozy up, and take a virtual trip with me to Sweden.

Don’t you just want to curl up on that sprawling couch and stay awhile?

Music Mondays – November 2017 Playlist

November 13, 2017

If you follow me on social media (I would love to connect!), you may have already guessed that I am absolutely ecstatic to share my November 2017 playlist with you. After all, I have been dropping hints about the content of it for weeks now! This month’s mix features a fun and eclectic blend of genres sure to get you in a dramatic cold weather mood. You can find an in-depth breakdown of my picks, including my recent firsthand experience at an intimate Greta van Fleet show, along with some exciting news about me finally listening to your requests and signing up again for Spotify, after the jump.

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