It may sound cliche, but our home, especially around the holidays, has been the setting for my most treasured adult memories. In the spirit of love and gratitude, I partnered with Esurance for a little stroll down memory lane. When we first bought our home we knew that it was where we wanted to build a life together. It needed a lot of work and elbow grease, heck it still does, but it's ours and that makes it pretty great. Plus, she dresses up pretty nice for the holidays. Nine years ago Jason proposed to me beside our first Christmas tree. And two years later I went into labor with Jude under the twinkle of holiday lights. The following year we decided that we didn't want to leave home on Christmas so we started hosting it ourselves. Each Christmas our little home is packed to the brim with family and friends, cozy and joyous.
When I look around my house I can feel the fond memories that have gone into making it a home. The threshold through which we brought our babies home will soon play host to many hugs and merry wishes as guests arrive to celebrate Christmas. The kitchen where I taught myself how to bake bread will soon be covered in flour and sugar from cookie baking with the kids. The bathroom that we remodeled ourselves and has played host to endless bath time adventures, none as exciting as the one before Santa arrives.
The living room which transforms every Friday night into our own private movie theatre, which at this time of year plays Elf and Home Alone on rotation. The garden where my sons learned first hand where food comes from and will provide pomegranates and walnuts for their stockings. Our home is tiny, and certainly not perfect, but it's ours and we love it for all it has given us.
It's easy to think that a house and the items in it are just "stuff" but they are so much more than that. They are the foundation of the good life and worth protecting. Of course, what's most important about a home are the people in it, but the house itself keeps them warm and protected and all the items inside help make memories possible. It's hard to have movie night without a TV or an impromptu dance party without a stereo. I am abundantly grateful that I haven't had to file a homeowner's claim and I am also comforted that I have access to Esurance where I can get great insurance that has the power to save me money and time. When we first got our house I was so overwhelmed by all the paperwork involved. Esurance makes insurance so much less stressful, something we could all use, especially this time of year. Visit Esurance.com and learn how you can protect your home and car with ease.
Please tell me I'm not the only one who gets sappy and nostalgic around the holidays. What are some of your favorite homegrown memories?
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