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Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Round-Up
It’s December and shopping has begun in earnest! I have placed links to each of my gift guides for this year onto one page for ease of review! Remember with all of the supply issues this year, SHOP EARLY! 2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Him Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for Her Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for Kids Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for Teens Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for Friends and Coworkers Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for the Smart Home Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for the Lawn and Gardening Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for the Home Theater Christmas Gift Guides 2021: Gifts for…
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What Does Peace Mean to You?
It’s holiday time, and peace is a mantra for many as the year draws to a close. Christmas cards from friends and family send wishes of peace. Church billboards, TV commercials, and sappy Hallmark movies remind us to focus on sharing peaceful gestures for the holidays. “Sleep in heavenly peace,” bids that favorite traditional Christmas hymn. Peace is on the minds of many at this joyous and celebratory time of year. But do you ever stop to consider what that really means, and how you can do your part to share peace… not just at Christmas time but for the whole year through? When we think about inviting more peace…
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A 30-Days Blessed Gratitude Challenge
Round-Up for 2021 Hi all! I hope everyone is doing well! Can you believe that it is already December? This year has raced by… December is a great time to start preparing for next year but it is also a good time to assess where you are as you move forward. Last year, I ran a “30-Days Blessed Gratitude Series” during the month of December — similar to the Thanksgiving series I ran during November. As I noted in a post in November of this year, I am not going to re-run the entire challenge on each day — I have another smaller series that I am going to run…
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Start & End Your Day By Counting Your Blessings
Since we are in Thanksgiving week, I thought sharing more thoughts about gratitude would be appropriate. One really easy way to get started on a gratitude practice is to make a habit of counting your blessings both morning and night. You don’t even have to write them down, as in a gratitude journal, if that seems too overwhelming. Simply taking a few minutes when you wake up and before you go to bed is enough to begin cementing this new practice into your routine. Before long, you’ll easily notice that blessings abound. Here are some tips to help you begin. Start Small Easing into any habit is usually the best…
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Is Your Glass Half-Full Or Half Empty? How Positivity Can Change Your Life
Do you know what happy, successful people think about every day? It’s simple. They think about what they want and how they can get it. Positivity can change your life. When you spend your time thinking and talking about what you want from life and how you can achieve it, you will feel happier and more in control. When you think about happy things, your brain releases endorphins, which give you a feeling of well-being. It doesn’t take long to develop a positive attitude. The Importance of Optimism Psychological tests have shown that happy people have a specific quality that enables them to live a better life. That quality, of…
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Warm Drinks for Cool Days
It’s getting cool — even here in Southern Texas! So it is definitely time for some warm beverages. And if you are hosting a gathering during this holiday season, it would be great to add one — or all — of these warm drinks to your repertoire for your guests! Pumpkin Spice Irish Coffee White Cafe Mocha Making Your Own Chai Tea Latte Chai Tea Latte is my favorite warm drink but I am also a fan of Hot Chocolate with Baileys in it. Since I can’t really drink alcohol, I use the Bailey Creamer which works well. What is your favorite warm drink to make during this season? Let…
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Gifts for Teens
Shopping for teens is even harder than shopping for young kids. With teens, it’s almost always about the trends and keeping up with what’s most current. In that regard, many gifts for teens can be expensive (and many teens want them to be!), but they don’t all have to be. The Latest Smartphone First, there are the obvious gifts that teens want. For example, the latest smartphone. Teens and adults alike are spending an enormous amount of time on their smartphones, so if theirs is a few years out of date, a new one would be a great change. A New Laptop There’s also the matter of a new laptop.…
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Fall Fitness: Indoor and Outdoor Ideas
It is now Fall, and it is important to keep up the momentum when it comes to your exercise routine. Some adjustments might be needed. The weather outside changes, which depending on where you live, might mean you can finally avoid the intense heat or you may need to move workouts indoors if it has gotten too chilly. It is also a great time to focus on gentler forms of movement. Take Advantage of Nice Fall Days To start with, take advantage of the fall days that are warm or cool, without extreme cold or hot weather. This is when you should be getting outside and exercising in nature. There…
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A Beginners’ Guide to Decluttering Your Kitchen
For those of you who have been living in a messy kitchen, it’s time to start decluttering. The holidays are coming, and if you are going to be cooking big meals and hosting functions during this season, it’s a great time to declutter. I am going to teach you how to declutter your kitchen for better organization. This will not only make cooking easier but also more enjoyable. Removing clutter from your home is the first step towards living a healthier lifestyle because when you are surrounded by clutter, it can become overwhelming and cause anxiety. Using these tips, you will not only declutter your kitchen, but you will also…
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Fall Productivity: Time Management Tips
As part of your healthy changes this fall, do you want to improve your time management and productivity? If you do, we’re here to help! These tips will help you to manage your time a little better, not just to get more work done, but so you also have downtime and plenty of rest. Try Out a New Method of Productivity For better time management this fall, consider adding a new style of productivity, or a new method to use. For example, if you have a habit of spending too much time on one task, and not enough on the next, then time blocking will probably benefit you. This is…
