Holiday gatherings with food and friends are such a treat, yet there is often stress connected with these good times. Whether it is prepping dinner for a crowd, traveling across town or across the country, preparing for houseguests, or being a houseguest, navigating the myriad of daily must-do’s while maintaining a sparkling mood is tricky. Here are my own ways to relish the holidays…
Read MoreGreeting Cards- Not Just for Christmas Anymore!
It’s often a mad, mad rush to choose and mail the perfect card for Christmas wishes. If you do the family photo card, you know that just getting that photo can be a challenge. And then, once you have the photo, there is a myriad of online choices that can print your card for you. (minted, shutterfly, snapfish, simply to impress, mixbook, etc) and don’t forget about the digital options. Sites like paperless post will send your personalized cards via email. But what if you didn’t have to do this anymore?
Read MoreIt’s a Shoe In: Adding in a Tradition to the Holidays
If you’ve never heard about the Feast of St. Nicholas, now is a great time to add this simple tradition to your holiday repertoire.
December 6 celebrates the feast day of this bringer of gifts. The tradition of putting a shoe outside one’s bedroom door is done by young and old alike with much anticipation of St. Nick’s visit. The story of St. Nicholas is a timely reminder that the holiday season is a season of generosity and charity….
Read MoreHow to Decorate a Christmas Tree from Scratch
Ho, Ho, So- if you do just one bit of decor, I promise a tree will give you the best impact.
Without a foundation of holiday decor, a tree can be all you need and will be your centerpiece for the holiday season.
For you live tree aficionados, the hunt for a cut-your-own tree, makes for a festive annual family outing. There is plenty of excitement heading to the firehouse lot for a pre-cut tree, too…
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