Holiday Afterglow
Are you enjoying the holiday afterglow? Kids love their presents. There are leftovers to eat. No one is coming to visit and the house is still clean. There is no where to go. Hang on as long as you can, Read More …
After Sale
The day after sale used to be huge…it was the big thing to do on December 26th. Get in line. Wear your comfy shoes. Get lunch with grandmother. Eat a fancy salad but enjoy hot cocoa, too. Fortunoff’s – Gimbal’s Read More …
Peace and Love
Wishing everyone peace and love this season of Christmas. Family time around the living room and exchanging gifts of all kinds Sharing a meal, complete with cookies for dessert Bringing back good memories with each ornament placed on the tree Read More …
Outdoor Delights
We should make some time to walk about, spend some time out side of the house – we have been inside far too much. Luckily we have this little break in the weather and it is time to enjoy the Read More …
Before or After
Are you the kind of person who enjoys the holidays before or after they “happen”? Before people like the advanced planning. Decorating early, taking the season by storm and aggressively (or assertively at the very least) making it fabulous. They Read More …
Show Me The Sun
It is winter solstice and time to show me the sun…just a little bit more each day will be fine. In a world where you can’t (really) control anything…it is the little things that you can be thankful for and Read More …
Those Old Recipes
Now is the perfect time (if you haven’t been using them already for the holidays) to get out those old recipes and make a family favorite… dinner cookie appetizer snack cocktail cake Make sure you use their ingredients, too. No Read More …
There’s Still Traffic
No matter what you think it is like out there, remember, there’s still traffic. Be patient. Slow down. Take turns. Be nice. Use blinkers. Just breathe. Here and there, every place we go – except the mall, the restaurants and Read More …
Arrive Early
If you’re a guest and you arrive early… You may be a surprise You may want to offer to help You may need to do some last minute prep It’s only right. Don’t be a burden. Don’t stress them out. Read More …