Bright lights. Beautiful presents. Festive fragrances. The holidays are synonymous with celebrating all that is right in the world … and, well, stress. Between Christmas pageants, school programs, dance recitals, parties and shopping, it can be hard to even think…
5 creative ways to light up the holiday season
Christmas lights are a time-honored tradition and an integral part of the magic and wonder of Christmas. We decorate our homes — inside and out — with lights, Christmas trees and animated reindeer, creating an environment that’s welcoming, warm, inviting…
Decompress from holiday stress
Something ironic happens to all of us during the holidays. At a time when words like “merry,” “jolly,” “joy” and “cheer” swirl around us like snowflakes in a storm, we begin to feel pressured, like we’re responsible for bringing all…
Home for the Holidays
It’s a song we hear on repeat, from the day after Thanksgiving until the spirit of the season crescendos in all its glory on Christmas Day. “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” Have truer words ever been sung?…
Gratitude and the legend of the five kernels
The legend of the five kernels The legend of the five kernels is often used to teach young children about gratitude and the first Thanksgiving, but the message rings true for adults, too. As the story goes, the Pilgrims suffered…
This Thanksgiving, be grateful for less mess
We’ve all been there: After HOURS of cooking Thanksgiving dinner, there are still another two to three hours of clean-up. From storing leftovers to soaking pots to loading the dishwasher, it seems there’s an endless list of things to clean…