Raymond the reindeer and I both LOVE London—we’ve travelled there together a few different times over the years. Understandably, I have an affinity for Heathrow Airport, so I especially adore this heartwarming video from LHR about loved ones reconnecting over the holidays. Watch below and get ready for some warm fuzzies.
Add a bit of the beach to your winter decor with this elegant grapevine wreath. Featuring starfish and grasses, this aqua and silver wreath is perfect for anyone who loves the sea. With its sparkly accents and chilly colours, this wreath could stay up all throughout the winter.
Last November, the outdoor recreation and sporting goods retailer REI did something rather unheard of. On Black Friday, they closed all of their stores and paid their 12,000 employees to spend time outside. They dubbed this campaign #OptOutside, and they encouraged everyone else to join them in the great outdoors instead of at the shopping mall. What a refreshing idea!
This year I’m thrilled to report that REI has partnered with Subaru, and together they are inviting dog lovers to #OptOutside with their pups this Friday. I simply cannot think of a better way to spend a day than being outside enjoying nature with my best friend—my basset hound—so I’m all for this. If you need help deciding what to do with your pup, check out REI’s list of dog-friendly activities.
ICYMI: @REI and @Subaru_USA are teaming up to invite all dog owners to #OptOutside. https://t.co/N9LWKfVLvw #MakeADogsDay pic.twitter.com/0dPgEWplki
— REI (@REI) November 21, 2016
To make this campaign even better, if you post a photo of you and your doggie out in nature with the hashtags #OptOutside and #MakeADogsDay, Subaru will make a donation to the ASPCA.
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) was established 150 years ago, making it the oldest humane society in the United States. As the President & CEO of the ASPCA Matthew Bershadker said, their “focus is to get pets out of shelters and keep them in homes, while increasing the protections of animals under the law. We are helping to shape a society that continuously improves the lives of animals.”
True to their motto—“We are their voice”—the ASPCA strives to make lives better for animals in a variety of ways. They work with the government to enact and enforce animal protection laws, perform spay/neuter operations across the country, run an adoption centre in NYC, transport animals to shelters, save animals from horrible conditions, and much, much more. Working to protect those who have no voice is a noble mission indeed.
I truly hope that everyone will venture outdoors with their dogs this Friday to pause and enjoy the beauty of nature. If you do, don’t forget to post a photo on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook using the #OptOutside and #MakeADogsDay hashtags to help raise money for the ASPCA! Additionally, if you want to give more to the animals, you can always donate to the ASPCA in honour of a loved one or host a Holiday Campaign.
As the weather cools down, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a book under a warm, fluffy blanket—especially if the blanket is as glorious as this super chunky knit blanket! Made from 100% Australian Merino sheep wool, this blanket would keep you cozy and warm even during the middle of winter. Available in a variety of colours, including strawberry [shown below], mint, grey, lilac, and more.
In a little more than a month, Santa will be making his annual trip around the world. This is a particularly busy time of year here at northpole.com, and I’m sure all of you are working on your Christmas preparations as well. I do hope that you and your family will come visit us here regularly during the holiday season. Besides all of the great stuff elsewhere on the site [such as the tasty recipes, awesome crafts, and letters to Santa], we will be bringing you fun, festive content here on the Elf Blog every single day between now and Christmas.
If you are wondering where Raymond the reindeer travelled to this year, love holiday events, or simply need a daily dose of Christmas joy, the Elf Blog has you covered. All of us elves look forward to spending the holiday season with you and yours!
