This series was first run last year. I’m rerunning it now as we begin to decompress and reflect on this year’s Christmas and think about what we’d like to do differently next year! While I know most people are ready to just be done with Christmas by the time it’s over, now is a great [...]

If you’re feeling stressed out at this moment, take just one moment to step back and think about what you’d do differently if you could. It’s better to think about it now, while you’re in the middle of it, than it is to wait until next year rolls around and inevitably find yourself in the [...]

Christmas is just one week away, and today is a great day to take a step back from the planning and celebrating and make sure nothing slips through the cracks. Start with these questions and make a list of anything that you still need to do or buy: Gifts :: Do you need to purchase [...]

Christmas is now just 9 days away! I returned home from vacation last week to realize I was very far behind in my plans, but we finally finished up our homemade gifts and the last of our purchases, and I feel much better now. If we ever plan another December vacation, I’ll know to make [...]

I’m joining The Nester’s Christmas Tour of Homes today with some pictures from my home. I can’t wait to visit all of the other participants as well because I LOVE Christmas decorations!! So come on in and take a look… ‘Twas two weeks before Christmas, and all through our home The decorations were out for [...]