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one.  R & I don't agree on many boy names for future children. Just one, really [which will remain unsaid in order to not do anything to perpetuate the popularity of that name.]. But then there's another one we both like--Jack. Unfortunately, I already have a nephew named Jackson. Don't you hate it when that happens? Haha oh well, maybe we'll only get one boy and won't even have to worry about agreeing on a second name! :) two. This song is so my jam right now. LOVE IT. three. Tara over at  A Brew of Blessings  posted earlier this week about her  closet . It's so amazing that I'm making it one of my five. Go check it out, and follow her, too, because her blog is fun :) four. I should be excited for the weekend, but I'm not because I have to spend it putting together a project and then writing an 8-page paper about it. Anyone want to trade weekends with me? ;) five. Texas is calling my name. Two weeks til I get to be there with all my...

Last week, I shared one of my  favorite Christmas songs . If you missed it, you should go check it out :) In response, one of my followers [who also happens to be my sister :)] shared one of her favorites with me. I liked it a lot! I like the diversity of the group, and I like their unique voices :) And, bonus, these guys have actually collaborated with Lindsey Stirling before, so you can check that out , too. Little Drummer Boy Pentatonix Enjoy! As always, let me know what you think, and let me know about other songs I should feature! Only one more week of Christmas music, so be sure to tell me your favorite Christmas tunes :) **ashleynicole

Christmas is nearly here! Is anyone else as excited as I am for fun, food, and a nice holiday break? What a silly question--I'm pretty sure everyone is excited for those things :) So since it's Christmastime, I decided to pick a Christmas song for today's tune. This is one of my very favorite Christmas songs. It's sweet and wonderful, and maybe not as well-known as some of the other sweet and wonderful songs. At least, it hasn't popped up on my Christmas Pandora station 50 times like some of the other songs like "Where are You, Christmas?" or "My Grown-up Christmas List."  So here you go! Enjoy! Sending You a Little Christmas Jim Brickman & Kristy Starling Let me know what you think! Also, feel free to make recommendations for Tune Tuesday--I'd love to know what you're all listening to :) **ashleynicole

I first discovered this song about three years ago. I liked it right away because the music is really interesting and unique.  But I fell in love with it when I really listened to the lyrics. That's part of why I picked a video that shows the lyrics rather than a video. It doesn't need images . . . its words are enough. To me, it's about a love that is above all else--a love that truly conquers all. Maybe you'll get that same impression, maybe you'll hear something totally different. Feel free to voice your opinions in a comment . . . I love to hear what you think! :) Cosmic Love florence + the machine **ashleynicole

I came across this artist in my Facebook newsfeed the other day. A friend of mine had posted  this  video on her husband's wall. So I listened to that one, loved it, and looked for more.  And I found something truly AMAZING! I love this piece's music, dancing, costumes, and sets. I love it all. Plus, I found out that she is  Mormon , which is just cool. I mean, it's a small world when you're Mormon, so to find out that an amazing and viral musician is Mormon, too . . . Well, it's just cool :) So here it is Elements Lindsey Stirling Enjoy! And go find more of her music :) Also,  this  behind-the-scenes video about the song is pretty sweet. I love videos that show artists as real people :) Let me know what you think! :) **ashleynicole

Several weeks ago, I was with a group and we all went around and said our names and our favorite animals. I said "fennec fox" because I had recently pinned this adorable guy on Pinterest: So then my friend, Aleisha, asked me if I had seen the following viral video . . . I hadn't, but I thoroughly enjoyed it once I did. So on the off chance you haven't seen it, here you go. And if you have seen it, feel free to enjoy it once more, since it really is just funny every time :) For your enjoyment, What Does the Fox Say? Ylvis If that was your first time, please comment so I can hear what you think!  But feel free to comment if it wasn't the first time, too :) **ashleynicole

It's actually kind of ironic that I feature different songs for a whole day of each week on my blog, because I don't really listen to music very often. Mostly, I listen to music only when I'm in the car.  But the other day, I was cleaning my apartment for a few hours, so I wanted some music to keep me going. I installed a Pandora app and typed in Sam Tsui as the first thing. This actually turned out to be kind of annoying because nearly every song was a cover instead of an original, but one song popped up that I really liked. So that's the gem I'm going to feature today: Never Stop Safetysuit It's maybe a little cheesy, but mostly just adorable :) Let me know what you think! **ashleynicole

Have you heard Roar  by Katy Perry? It's on the radio all the time, and for a while, I loved it.  Then I heard Sam Tsui's cover of the same song, and I liked it even more.  I heard about Sam Tsui three years ago, when I was a freshman. He did a mash-up including  Dynamite, Love the Way You Lie, and Teenage Dream, and I pretty much loved it. Me and my roommates would sometimes listen to it like five times in a row. If you want to listen,  go ahead ! So today I'm featuring Roar Sam Tsui + Alex Goot Enjoy!  Let me know what you think in the comment section :) **ashleynicole

Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons. I like the crisp air. I like the colorful leaves. I like the anticipation of upcoming holidays. I like wearing sweaters. And boots. And scarves. To me, music has a preferred season. Some songs are meant to be volume up, windows down, sing it loud, summer songs. Other songs are more of the cuddle up by a fire, grab your hot cocoa (except not me, since I hate hot cocoa . . . ), and watch the snow fall outside your window.  The following are songs that I've been hearing lately that just scream autumn to me. I love them :) **ashleynicole