Saying goodbye to the holiday season and packing up the festive decor is a slow process for me. I love the warmth of the fairy lights and almost dread how empty my house feels when the holiday decor is gone. It all seems to go so fast. It seems that the festivities accelerate with each year, more than I would like. Every January, I make promises to myself that my holiday prep will begin much earlier the following year, so I can make the most of the month of December. The extended warm weather of 2016 fooled me, and I was digging and working in my garden much later than usual. Here are my tips for undressing the house from the holidays…
Read MoreOne Word for the Year
In 2015, I began making my New Year resolutions, NON-resolutions. Instead, I chose to focus on a single word. Just one word that would guide me through the year. It was a word that would be with me, a word I would try to embody, meditate on and try to live its meaning. That word carried me through the year, it sunk deep into my soul, and encouraged me to live more fully.
I can’t say this was my idea. I was inspired by a woman named Ali Edwards and her tradition of choosing a word each year.
Read MoreChristmas Wish 2017
When I sat down to write a post about my wish for all of you for the Christmas season, I decided that I certainly couldn’t share my hopes any better than Longfellow did in 1863. His words are just as prescient in 2017. So, to you and yours, wishing you the happiest Christmas season, peace on earth, and goodwill to men!
Read MoreHow to Have Low-Stress High-Joy Holidays
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?
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