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Celebrating Valentine’s Day!
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on February 10, 2021. Updated on February 14, 2023. Are you planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? We actually haven’t decided what we are going to do yet. One of my kids is having dental surgery so it’s difficult to plan at this point. Hopefully, we will get to have dinner or something. Or we may have to stay in. Valentine Day Stay-In Ideas…
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Get Ahead: Use These 5 Ways to Get Your New Year Started Off Right
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. The New Year is creeping up fairly quickly. Are you ready? There’s an inevitable panic that sets in after the holidays. We’ve been so rushed with shopping, family, and a busy social whirl, is it any surprise we feel unprepared for the year to come? Suddenly everyone is talking about their great grand goals, and you still haven’t quite figured out how to close out the last…
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How to Reduce your Giving Without Feeling Like a Scrooge
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published in December 2019. Updated on December 22, 2022. Being generous is important. There’s no greater time of year to give than during the holidays but it doesn’t take long for the list of opportunities to give to outgrow your ability to be generous. Sometimes you’ve simply got to cut back. This can leave you feeling guilty and fearful you’ll be perceived as a Scrooge. There…
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Tips for Dealing with a Grinch during the Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 21, 2020. Updated on December 27, 2022. Mean people Suck. That’s been a bumper sticker for years now. It’s true though, mean people steal the joy from the holidays. Sadly, sometimes you can’t avoid Grinches during Christmastime. From rude shoppers and clerks to unhappy family members, there are a lot of people out there trying to steal your Christmas spirit. Dealing with difficult…
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Choosing What’s Best for Your Family During the Holidays…without feeling guilty!
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 2, 2020. Updated on December 20, 2022. There can be a lot of pressure during the holidays to be, do, and have things that may or may not fit into your vision. The thing is, everyone has a unique idea of what merriment looks like and the best way to spend the holiday season. That’s great if it gels with your ideas, but…
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3 Thieves that Rob your Holiday Spirit
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on December 1, 2020. Updated on December 19, 2022. Everyone starts off with a tremendous amount of holiday spirit. The mere idea of the holiday sparks joy. Knowing anything is possible during the season creates a sense of wonder and delight… right about the time the first pumpkin spice latte hits the coffee shop. Sadly, it doesn’t always take long for one…or more…of three thieves…
