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As the year draws to an end, it’s the perfect time to pause, take a deep breath, and appreciate how far you have come. Whether this year was full of growth, change, or simply getting through: You did it.
Category: Holidays
Keeping Calm Amid Holiday Chaos
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but they can also become a whirlwind of shopping lists, social plans, and family expectations. Before you get swept up in the chaos, take a breath. A calmer season starts with a few simple mindset shifts.
Getting Your Home Holiday-Ready Without the Stress
The holidays sneak up fast, don’t they? One minute it’s pumpkin season and the next you’re wondering how to fit a tree, extra chairs, and Aunt Susan’s famous casserole dish into your already crowded space. A little pre-holiday organizing can make things feel calmer and more welcoming.
How Do You Celebrate New Year’s Eve?
We have all gone through these stages of celebrating New Year’s Eve:
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas day however you decide to spend it.
As Scarlett O’Hara said in Gone with the Wind, “After all, tomorrow is another day.” In that spirit, I am gifting you the day off from organizing, unless you truly want to do so!
Preparing for Un-Decorating This Season
Have you had enough of your Christmas and holiday decorations yet? Someone I know leaves her Christmas tree up until Valentine’s day, and another, leaves her artificial Christmas tree up all year long. She takes off the ornaments but loves the ambiance of the white lights on the tree throughout the year.
Sharing Your Gratitude for Posterity
This Thanksgiving, start a new tradition: the gratitude tablecloth.
Set your table with a plain white tablecloth. Give everyone a Sharpie or other permanent marker. Have all guests write something they are thankful for this year. Do not forget to include the little ones—they will have the cutest comments. Of course, you will need to write it out for them, but, depending on their age, they can write their name or draw a picture. Or you can trace their handprint. Make sure that everyone signs their name and the year.
Organize a Drink Station for Your 4th of July BBQ
Celebrating the 4th of July with a BBQ? To save yourself some time that day to enjoy everyone’s company, perhaps you would consider setting up a self-serve drink station. Here is how:
Five Ideas for Decorating for the Holidays on a Budget
With prices for everything on a seemingly endless spiral upward, you might want to go DIY for holiday decorations this year. Even if you are not an artsy-craftsy type, here are five ways to add a festive look for pennies:
A Hand-y Guide to Food Portions
We are in the middle of National Eating Season. OK, admittedly, it is not a real thing, but you know what I mean: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas, and New Year’s. Those my friends, comprise too many occasions to over-indulge in delicious meals and snacks.
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