Hello Darlings,

With Christmas Eve just a day away and excitement building with families coming together - it's that time of the year again - last minute holiday shopping time! Last minute gift shopping is not ideal but as I have learned year after the next, things always work out!

The key to last minute shopping is knowing what you want before venturing into a mall. And better yet to help you avoid the crowds, here are some last minute gifts that may also save a trip to the mall.

2012 was a year filled with lots of memorable experiences. This week was one of the highlights, spending a few days with Dallas Cowboys football player DeMarco Murray - catching a glimpse into what his life is like as an NFL superstar - and better yet what this charming guy is really like!

I received the below sweet message on my Linked In from a reader. I love hearing that my writing connects with and inspires people! Jonathan sent a follow up message asking "How to Grow Traffic" on his DigitalOpenConcept blog, so I thought to share with everyone my insights.

"Marta, although I don't fit within your target, I'm still a fan. Your blog actually inspired me to pursue a blog of my own. Keep up the great job and doing your own thing."

One of the life's biggest challenges is deciding where to settle for the long-term. In large part due to the internet, the opportunities to make a life wherever you want is increasingly more realistic. But is having more choices isn't necessarily a good thing?