Catch Up With Christina 11.19

tini pajamas + merry mahjong + my fave things party gift

Christina Marcellino

Nov 19, 2025

CURRENTLY INTO

Watching: More like swooning over my twinkle Christmas tree. I am obsessed with how it turned out.
Shopping: For the first part of my Favorite Things gift for my party in a few weeks! If you’re coming to the party, DO NOT CLICK THAT LINK!
Eating: I picked up our frozen Cajun turkey from Popeyes last week for Thanksgiving, and I cannot wait to see what all the hype is about.
Reading: A million Black Friday preview sales!
Listening to: Allison After NXIVM podcast. I even upgraded to the paid version so I could binge if faster. Wild story.
Loving: this Tini Time pajama set!

Eating This Week 11.16

Christina Marcellino

Nov 16

Monday: White Bean Chicken Chili

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ASK CHRISTINA ANYTHING-ISH

Biggest pain point when hosting? Honestly, it is the last 15 minutes before guests arrive when the candles are lit, the cocktails are poured, and I’m scrambling to grab the content before everyone walks in. I hate taking photos once my friends arrive, so that little window is always… intense.

Need to hear more about Merry Mahjong! YES! It was the most fun little party and I’m working on the full post now, but in the meantime, you have to watch the reel because it captures the vibe perfectly.

Favorite perfume? Baccarat Parfum is my absolute favorite (and yes, she is spendy, so I usually ask for it for Mother’s Day). When I’m not wearing that, I love Star Confidence which is totally different but so good (and currently 33% off).

Favorite wines you set out at a party? Espiral Vinho Verde from Trader Joe’s is my go-to every single time. It works year-round and it’s only five dollars which is the real win.

Next family vacay? We’re taking the kids to New York City in a few weeks and we are all SO excited. It will be Matt’s first time in NYC, and my sister planned the most insane agenda with shows, sightseeing, food, and a million fun things, and I can’t wait to experience it all together with our families.

THOUGHT DROP

If your kids have discovered that Alexa will spill the tea on package deliveries, consider this your annual PSA. Nothing like hearing, “Mom, what’s a LEGO Millennium Falcon?” shouted across the living room to ruin weeks of planning.

To keep the magic (and the surprises) intact, open your Alexa app, tap Settings, then Notifications, and select Amazon Shopping. Turn off the option that lets Alexa announce item names, and voilà — your secret-gift-keeper status is restored.