I LOVE Thanksgiving Weekend for all the options we have on how to spend it! It's the four day pause when everyone seems to take a deep breath and relax before navigating the busy holiday season. Thanksgiving 4-Day weekend is an opportunity to do fun, reflective, and social things to relax. Here are 10
Money Saving Gift Tips are important. Why? The average family will create enough credit card debt at Christmas that it will take until the following May to pay it off! There is a less expensive way to survive. 1.Strategize. Decide which gifts you want and match them with sale ads. Check off the items on your Master Gift List and note any special limitations (i.e. price only effective for three hours, limit two per person). Prioritize the stores where you'll shop according to limitations and values.....
Thanksgiving is the official kick-off to the holiday season from Thanksgiving through Christmas and New Years. Being thankful is good for your health and a meal spent with family or friends can make the holiday a positive memory. It just takes a little planning ahead.
My motto as a seasoned Holiday Coach and the Organizing Pro to jumpstart the busiest time of year is... "If you do anything more than once in life, organize it and simplify it. That's especially true for the holidays that come year after year like clockwork!" After staying up late Christmas Eve to wrapping
Do you know the 3 Tips to Kick Off Your Holiday Plans? You can be ahead of holiday stress if you take 3 strategic actions in November to avoid December stress.
Do like like a 4 day weekend? I do, especially July 4th weekend. July 4th is the first real feeling of summer. A barbecue, cookout, or picnic with friends plus a parade and of course fireworks. Red, white, and blue we salute you and are grateful for this day to celebrate our country. But
While advertisers boast slogans of “new and improved,” it is comforting to know that some things never change. Christmas traditions bring comfort and welcome continuity in the safe harbor called home. Make some yearly traditions that matter. It’s never too late to start! By Sharon Jaynes in Simplify Your Holiday Season Planner by Marcia Ramsland 1.
by Danna Demetre, in Simplify Your Holiday Season Planner by Marcia Ramsland Drink a Large Glass of Water Before Facing any Food Temptation. Water not only fills you up, but reminds you of your goal to eat with purpose at social events. Get a Reality Check. Most holiday cookies, candies, and other treats are at least
Do you wonder how you'll get along with people for the Holidays? Family and extended family can be difficult this time of year when emotions run high ...unless you are armed with new relationship skills. While simplifying your holiday season, take time for relationships to thrive, not just survive the holidays. People are more important than things,
Are you feeling the pressure of getting the "perfect gift" and finishing up Christmas shopping? Let it go and shop smarter today! Here are 5 Tips to Finish Up Your Gifts. 1) Text the people you don't have a clue what to get. Ask them for a suggestion or an Amazon Wish List link. Barbara, a
