The Ultimate Winter Playlist

Hi lovely,

"First day of November and first daylight savings Sunday"~ Lusciously Levi  

Now that winter is rapidly approaching, let us dive into the music world and wrap ourselves with all of its love. Music feeds the soul, helps release stress, and provides one with some sort of outlet for expression; it enhances one's ability to feel when in any given mood and evokes a sense of truthfulness, which in essence, brings forth clarity within yourself. This unique bunch is a classic mix of Holiday classics, oldies, and pop music with the utmost appreciation placed on the combination of lyrics, melodies, and overall sound. 

The Ultimate Winter Playlist

Holiday Favorites:

The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year by Andy Williams

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer by Gene Autry
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Mariag Carey

White Christmas by Bing Crosby

A Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Frank Sinatra 

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee

Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms

Last Christmas by Wham!

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas by Bing Crosby 

Frosty the Snowman by Gene Autry

Winter Wonderland by Bing Crosby
Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson 

Jingle Bells

Silent night

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 

Oldies:

Moon River by Andy Williams
Never gonna fall in love again by Eric Carmen
Can't help falling in love by Elvis
I'm not in love by 10cc
Everybody's talkin' by Harry Nilsson
Give me just a little more time by Chairmen of the board
Alone again by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Ding a Dong by Teach in
Baby Hands up by Ottawan
Sunshine Reggae by Laid Back
Thought I'd Ring You by Shirley Bassey & Alain Delon
Oh Babe, What Would You Say by Hurricane Smith

Pop:

Hands to Myself by Selena Gomez
Zero by Chris Brown
Perfect by One Direction
I know what you did last summer by Shawn and Camila
Sober by Selena Gomez
Me and the Rhythm Selena Gomez
Same old love by Selena Gomez                                            
Confident by Demi Lovato
Freedom by Pharrel Williams
Cant sleep love  by Pentatonix
Hello by Adele 
Hollow by Tori Kelly
Body On Me by Rita Ora Featuring Chris Brown
Lean on by Major Lazer & DJ Snake
Writing's On The Wall by Sam Smith
How Deep Is Your Love by Calvin Harris & Disciples
Your love by Nicole Scherzinger
Don't hold your breath by Nicole Scherzinger

XOXO Lusciously Levi

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Be Grateful this Holiday Season

Hi lovely,

 

This time of year can prove to be quite stressful for the majority of people, from shopping for presents to stocking up on food. We sometimes get lost in the real meaning of Thanksgiving. Thus, we end up taking things for granted. We even get greedy at times, when in reality, we might have everything we need right in front of us. There is a lot more to celebrating the Holidays than what is perceived. While the major things to be happy and thankful for are our health and ability to work, we can expand beyond that and delve deeper into the true meaning of the Holiday Season. Let us all take a step back this year and for many years to come during the Holiday season to really get back into the authentic holiday spirit that encourages unity and peace for us and our loved ones.

 

1) If you have family and friends who love you, be thankful.

Love is something so dear it should be a privilege for all. The simple pleasures can actually bring us closer together during the holidays. We get caught up during the year as we go to work, school, take care of our family, spend time with friends, and pay the bills. This cycle of busy work makes us forget the real meaning of family: spending quality time together. Sitting around the table with your loved ones is a perfect start to create that unity with each family member. We can go around the table to express what gives us meaning in life, while relishing the aroma of the scrumptious holiday pumpkin pie baking in the oven. There are many lovely stories or poems to read during the Holidays including singing hymns that are lyrically joyful that will put a smile on everyone’s face from your baby sister to your grandma. These intimate conversations will generate affirmative interminable memories that can easily be preserved and treasured for future generations to come.  

2) If you live under a roof, take a moment to be thankful for that.

Having somewhere to live means the world to people who do not. On this holiday season remember the meaning of your home, your sanctuary: a form of shelter to which you can go to at anytime. Having a home is your protection; it is something to appreciate on this holiday season, let alone on a daily basis.  This fortification can supply you with a refrigerator to store food, a faucet for clean water, and a bathroom so that you can take care of your hygiene and take showers. The next time you finish taking a shower, say thank you for the ability to be able to shower in clean water. Having a roof over your head means that you have some place to sleep, and this is another privilege to be honored by. Being grateful is as simple as it seems. It is the opportunity for all of us to truly appreciate and value all that we have, at this present moment in time.  

3) If you use any form of technology, be thankful as this genius invention helps us stay in closer contact with our loved ones.

Technology is precisely at our fingertips where we can conveniently scoop out information by “googling” any question imaginable. 50 years ago that was only a dream. Let us take a step back to fully appreciate the fact that the Internet invariably offers us solutions to which we would be lost without. We are often on the Internet, either on Facebook or some other social network. In reality the Internet provides us with so much more than viewing someone’s updated status; we find quick tips on healthy eating, how to fix things, etc. We use it to our disposal, so the next time you send an email to your friend or Skype chat with your grandmother, say thank you for this astounding capability.

4) If you are celebrating Thanksgiving as well as the whole holiday season, be grateful for the American history that has endowed us with the freedom that we continue to have to this day.

Our forefathers brilliantly demonstrate that by having almost nothing, we can actually realize that we have everything we need. There is a fine line between the two. Our progressive forefathers commenced a new tradition of sharing food and time with all people. So on a day like today, it is only the beginning the holiday season, which exemplifies Thanksgiving in a new light. The liberation of women and slaves as well as the enhancement of civil rights continues to flourish. Let us be thankful for the progress for peace, the ultimate goal. Happy Thanksgiving <3

XOXO Lusciously Levi

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