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
It's time to decorate! Turn on your favorite Christmas music and heat up the holiday hot cocoa. Lay out your favorite Christmas décor, slip into the holiday spirit and follow these 10 simple steps.
Thanksgiving is the start of the 5 week holiday season: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. What I like most about it is we get to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday and still have 3 days of vacation after it! Here's how you can simplify your Thanksgiving Dinner.
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
