Top 14 of 2014

Ok, so now that Christmas is over and done with, it’s time to get ready for New Years. This year has been a pretty good one for me. I always look back on the year and remember all the music. I think that music provides a soundtrack to your life and the music that you listen to in a certain time/year reflects you as a person. Some years my tops songs have been more mellow and relaxed, this year I’ve been into the more dance, pop, happy songs. So here are or top 14 songs of 2014 ( I have a list as does Nicole) so enjoy and Happy New Year!

Samantha’s Top 14 of 2014:

1. 1989 by Taylor Swift - Let’s face it. I love the entire 1989 album. My favourite song is “Style” and it’s amazing!

2. “Shut Up + Dance” – Walk the Moon

3. “These Days” – Take That

4. “I Don’t Wanna Break” – Christina Perri 

 

5. “Stay With Me” – Sam Smith

6. “XO” - Beyonce 

7. “I Don’t Care” – Cheryl

8. “Crazy, Stupid, Love” – Cheryl

9. “Steal My Girl” – One Direction

10.  “Shotgun Rider” – Tim McGraw

11. “I Lived” – OneRepublic

12. “Fireball” – Pitbull

13. “Bang Bang” – Jesse J

14. “All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor

Nicole's Top 14 of 2014:
 

1. “The Heart” – NEEDTOBREATHE 

2. “When We Come Alive” – Switchfoot

3. “Shake” – MercyMe

4. “Safe And Sound” – Capital Cities

5. “Brother” – NEEDTOBREATHE

6. “Be My Forever” – Christina Perri

7. “Love Alone is Worth the Fight” – Switchfoot

8. “State I’m In” – NEEDTOBREATHE

9. “Burn Baby Burn” – MercyMe

10. “Heart to Heart” – James Blunt

11. “Love Runs Out” – OneRepublic

12. “Human” – Christina Perri

13. “You Make Me Brave” – Amanda Cook & Bethel Music

14. “Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift

 

Parent and Grandparent Gifts

“Hold dear to your parents for it is a scary and confusing world without them.” – Emily Dickinson

This is the final week of gift giving ideas because next week is Christmas! We’ve saved the most important category for last...parents and grandparents. They may be the most difficult to buy for, but you know that they will love your gifts no matter what. 

I’ve picked two cards this week. One is more fun and cute with more Christmasy colours and the other one is more classic and elegant with non-traditional Christmas colours so we’ll have lots of options of gifts to pick from. 

Take a look at these gifts that we have picked out; hopefully you’ll be inspired!

P.S. I know it’s early but there’s not another blog post before Christmas so...Merry Christmas!

Parents

Mom:

http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/gifts/christmas-gifts/nutty-sweetheart-shea-body-butter-gift-set.aspx

http://www.teavana.com/tea-products/teapots-teapot-sets/bone-china-teapots/p/ruby-filigree-bone-china-tea-set

Dad:

http://www.gifts.com/product/nfl-national-football-league-stadiums-teams-tracking-map-print-art-24x18?prodID=656411

It may not be perfect for every dad, but mine loves chocolate chips

http://www.kraftcanada.com/brands/bakers

Both:

http://blog.glendaloughmanor.com/index.php/2012/12/best-wedding-gifts-for-parents/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/207831600/custom-ornaments-in-a-box-ornaments-in-a?ref=related-0

Grandparents

Grandma:

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/207129801/custom-ornaments-in-a-box-ornaments-in-a?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=christmas+ornaments+stocking&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

http://www.digthis.com/?cat=9

Grandpa:

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/62465495/antique-phonograph-tie-silkscreen?ref=related-2

http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/brands/mens-slippers/packed-out-ii-omni-heat-0092-1573821010--24

Both:

http://www.gifts.com/product/nostalgic-candy-gift-box?prodID=596078&gid=14385

This doesn’t exactly fit with our card themes, but I love this idea and think it’s so sweet and cute.

 http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/birdyhome/product/personalised-grandchildren-family-tree