I did something this year I’ve never done before. And it felt scary. You may need to sit down for this. š Here’s what happened. We’re usually in town over Thanksgiving which is when we typically put up our tree. But this year we were away. The following weekend we were slammed with kids activities,…
You’ll have to fight it this week. You’ll have to fight it next week. You’ll probably have to fight through the end of the year. You’ll be shopping for decorations, centerpieces, gifts, cards, flowers, sweaters, shawls, shoes, gloves, linens, towels, appetizers, serving dishes, and so much more before the year is up. And you’ll be…
We’re in crunch mode now. Only a couple weeks until the U.S. holidays begin and only a few more than that until December madness. I don’t know exactly where you are in the process of getting things ready. Maybe you haven’t had a chance to think about it, maybe you’re frantically working on all your…
My son came home with a school project yesterday that is due in three weeks. I definitely sensed his nervousnessĀ about getting it all done. So many moving pieces to pull together! So, like a good mama, I helped him plan it out. š I suggested breaking up the weeks into phases of PLANNING, DOING AND…
I hope during all your running around, wrapping gifts, writing cards, baking treats, updating decor and general go-get-’em style – you’re able to stop, take a deep breath, and appreciate YOU. :: For managing all the expectations and demands on your time :: For making all those meals and folding all that laundry :: For…
I don’t know about you but I have a really hard time holiday shopping before the holidays. I find that interests or styles change, so I can’t really buy stuff far in advance. Take my son for example. He was obsessed with the Rubik’s Cube (yes, the 1980’s phenomena), and if I’d bought some…
Are you one of those people who don’t know what they’d like for a gift? Not me! I could think of a hundred things that would make me giddy. š IĀ could always use a new purse, new boots, the latest jeans, cool jewelry, new crockery, awesome pj’s, latest romance trilogy, refreshed makeup and trust…
Grandmas, newborns, cousins, in-laws, besties, siblings, parents and friends. Dozens of them. That’s my memory of many Thanksgiving’s growing up. (Thank you Florence Auntie!)Ā Away from family now, our get together is smaller – but I have someone else to be thankful for. YOU! In honor of this grateful holiday, I want to tell…
Are you excited for Halloween? I love getting dressed up. Actually, what I love is the thrill of coming up with a good costume – and then figuring out how to pull it off. However, if you’re anything like me, you’ve put off holiday prep until after this weeks fun is over. You keep…
I am feeling super rejuvenated this week after a girly weekend with my amazing friends.Ā Our much needed getaway to Ft. Lauderdale was all aboutĀ great company, sun, pool, beach and plenty of fruity drinks. Ahhh…but now back to reality.Ā Work, bills, after school activities and cooking. But I do have another great…
