My name is Leah, and I am a recovering perfectionist. It has taken me over 20 years to get comfortable with the fact that nothing I do or say is going to be perfect. I used to worry about offending people by saying the wrong thing, stress out over my house not being perfectly clean for visitors, and I never wanted to accept help from others because they might not “do it right.” In recent years, I have made a persistent and dedicated effort to let things go. And it’s paying off. Most of the time, I can honestly say Read More
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10 Favorite Books from 2016
I am an avid reader and I’m always excited to share my favorite books. I set a goal for myself each year to read 50 books. This year I reached 75 (so far…still have a few days left!). Goodreads.com is what I use to keep track of what I’ve read, how much I liked it, and what I want to read next. If you haven’t joined Goodreads, I highly recommend it. I’ve been a member for 10 years now. You can share recommendations with your friends, read reviews from other readers, and even enter book giveaways. Who doesn’t love a Read More
Why Being Wished a Happy Holidays is not Offensive to Me
I celebrate Christmas. My house is decked in lights and my tree is sparkling in the living room. There is an evergreen wreath is on my front door. I collect nativity sets from all over the world. I send cards that specifically say “Merry Christmas”. Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love the music, the decorations, the gift-giving, and the religious significance. And when someone wishes me a “Happy Holidays,” I say “Thank you” and wish them the same. It does not offend me. I have a friend who is Jewish. He wishes me a Happy Hanukkah. I thank him Read More
Happy National Cocoa Day – Get a Cup and Celebrate!
In case you haven’t noticed, my blog is named after one of my favorite treats…cocoa. When it came to naming my blog, I wanted a title that referred to my favorite things because that is what I am trying to share. But MyFavoriteThings was taken and so was Whiskersonkittens, RaindropsonRoses, and even MyCupofTea, Then I thought, I’d rather drink cocoa than tea anyways, and MyCupofCocoa.com was born. December 13th is National Cocoa Day. I love, love, love a good cup of hot chocolate. I’d drink it every day if I could. There are so many ways to enjoy a cup Read More