Check Out These Ornaments At Walmart

The holiday season is upon us. All the decor is out and it's always fun to check out what stores have in stock.

I found a lot of fabulous ornaments at Walmart. (Remember how I shared the 80s ones?)

For starters, check out Furby. Who has an original Furby that would freak them out in the middle of the night? I do! I still have him to this day. (He's been switched off.) This ornament is on sale for $8! Get it here.

We watch the movie Elf every year, so I thought these were adorable. 

If you know someone who plays Minecraft, here's a wolf! Get him here.

I love Grogu, so I found this one to be adorable. Get him here.

And you all know I love Gilmore Girls, so I was thrilled to see this:

If you're a SNL fan, check this out:

My son loves Squid Game (I can't watch! Too violent) so I know he'd like this. Get it here.

Another Gilmore Girls ornament! This is the famous Stars Hollow sign:

And one final Gilmore Girls ornament (it's the 25th anniversary so that's why you're seeing all this new merch!) of the gazebo. This one actually sings the theme song, so it's extra special. Get it here. 

The Menger Hotel In San Antonio Is Haunted

I love history.

San Antonio is full of history. I mean, yes, there's the Alamo, but there are also hotels that have been around since the 1800s.

One of those hotels is The Menger Hotel. 

Isn't it beautiful?

Natalie had to do a project on a historic spot in San Antonio, so she picked The Menger Hotel. The Alamo is right around the corner, and the River Walk is steps away, so it's such a convenient spot for visitors who want to see all those popular San Antonio attractions. 

Oh, and yes, it is haunted. Google The Menger Hotel ghosts and all sorts of stories pop up. From Sallie White, who was a maid, to our former president Teddy Roosevelt, it's a fabulous location for ghost enthusiasts. 

Even better, the hotel is decorated for the holidays. Anyone is allowed to walk into the lobby and see the tree.

And don't forget to look up!

All the way up.

Beautiful, huh? It's like you've stepped into Victorian times. There was live piano music playing when we entered, so that added to the blissful ambiance. 

Oh and yes, anyone can also visit The Menger Bar, which has gunshots from Teddy Roosevelt. Well, so they say, It was 1898 and he was recruiting men for his Rough Riders, and I guess he got too eager with his gun and bullets went into the wall. Mind you, some will say they are nails, so who knows. Still, they are marked with red tape, so they are easily spotted. You can make your own deduction. (I think it's bullet holes. I know men love their guns and can get overexcited and then, well, boom boom.)

We were given permission to walk in the halls so long as we were quiet. We were on the look out for a ghost. We (quietly) pretended we were on Ghost Adventures. Natalie was Zak, I was Aaron, and Tommy was Billy. 

We loved the wallpaper. I'd so decorate my room in it. 

We did not see a ghost. This time. One day we need to book a stay at the Menger. The rooms are gorgeous according to the website. Maybe an apparition will make a visit while we're there. I'll probably scream, but it would still be neat. 

We also need to return for brunch. They offer it in The Colonial Room, and I hear it's a delicious. You must make reservations since it's so popular. It's on our list of things to do! 

So would you stay at The Menger Hotel?

The Grinch Meal At McDonald's Has SOCKS

I always am thrilled when McDonald's releases a special meal. I've tried them all! And when I heard about The Grinch Meal, I knew I'd be ordering it as well.

It released December 2nd, and check out the box! I thought it was adorable. I do feel for all the workers who have to put together all the boxes though. I am sure it's a pain, so thank you. 

The meal cost me $11.99, but it depends on your area on how much yours will be. It comes with a Big Mac of a 10 piece nugget. I went for the nuggets. 

This is everything that you'll get in the box:

If you're wondering what on Earth the McShaker bag is, well, let me explain. You add the fries and the Grinch salt, and you SHAKE. It's a fun activity, truly. It confused my cats, honestly. They were like, okay, this lady has officially lost it. 

I only added a little bit of fries and seasoning to be sure I'd like it. I do enjoy pickles but I thought, hmm, would I like my FRIES to taste like that? But I was pleasantly surprised, because I liked the flavor. 

And I can't forget the star of the meal: the socks!

I was excited to see what color I'd get. There is green, blue, red, and yellow. All different designs.

I got BLUE! And I loved the color, because the socks reminded me of snow. 

They are a nice material, so Grinch fans will be thrilled. 

Would I get another Grinch Meal? Yes! I did like the Grinch salt and the socks are sweet. These are only available for a limited time and they seem to be going fast, so if you want one, hurry into McDonald's. 

Will you be getting a Grinch Meal?