Merry Christmas 2018!

It's December 1st and I would love to be one of the first to wish you a "Merry Christmas"!

This month is probably full of a whirlwind of activity for you---and if you're like me, your calendar has been jam-packed since October and your head has already started spinning! Ha! But, I just wanted to remind you (and myself!) to take a few moments every day to sit back, relax, and enjoy this time of the year!

The holidays are always a little bittersweet as we spend yet another year without my Daddy, but as our family grows older, we begin new traditions and make new memories. This year I have many exciting things planned---Elf on the Shelf (with a spin), Christmas Activities, fun events, personal reflection, and more!

I invite you to join me and catch a glimpse of the Beccard Family Christmas, the Sparkle & Fizz Way, as well as share some of your own family traditions and activities this month with me on Facebook or on Instagram! And if you need a reprieve from all the hustle and bustle of the year, I hope you come and spend a couple of hours crafting with me at one of my Upcoming Events. Or, even better yet, secure a date to Party with me before they all fill up!

And lastly, remember: "Glory to GOD in the highest, and on Earth peace, goodwill toward men. -- Luke 2:14"

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