holidays
Posts that cover various events around the holidays. Holidays can be major holidays such as Fourth of July, Christmas, and Thanksgiving, or it could cover specific named days throughout the year.
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Day 6: Give Thanks for the Simple Pleasures
Life’s become so complicated. And yet, more than ever people are setting aside time in their busy schedules to indulge in the simple pleasures. Have you managed to cultivate an attitude of gratitude for the little things in life, that mean so much? Here are some simple, old-time enjoyments that have made a comeback in recent years, despite the technological advancements of our time. Home Cooking Comforting foods that are good for you never seem to go out of style, do they? It doesn’t matter what the latest eating trends are, or which famous chefs have put out a new set of gadgets or series of cookbooks. Home-cooked meals using…
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Day 5: A Cup of Self-Reflection
What is it about a hot drink that lends itself so readily to self-reflection and self-realization? Help yourself to an attitude of gratitude in the form of self-reflection and self-realization. Wrap your hands around a warm mug of spiced cider that you take time to sip slowly from a rocker on the front porch. Don’t have a front porch? Take a walk to your favorite downtown coffee house, and sit and sip on a bench outside the shop. Take some time for self reflection as the beautiful leaves cascade to the ground in shimmering shades of crimson and gold. Feeling like being with a friend? Make a date to meet…
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Day 3. Slow Down. Take Time to Appreciate.
Are you making it your personal goal to close out the year by reflecting all there is to be thankful for? This is a perfect activity to broaden your mindset and invite more positivity into your life during the festive holiday season. One way to remember that you’re “30 days blessed” is by practicing purposeful living. This can be one of the hardest things to do, especially in our fast-paced world where electronics seem to make demands on us every second of every day. Remember that you are allowed to shut out the constant clamoring of a demanding life. In fact – it’s really bad for your health not to.…
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Day 2: Accentuate the Positive
Feeling blessed begins with being able to see the positive. Of course, some things are obviously a plus – like a free lunch, a beautiful day, a perfect parking spot, or an unexpected check in the mail. It’s easy to be grateful for those little moments that bring us joy. What’s a little more difficult is being able to see the good in an adverse situation. Sometimes you might feel like everything’s going wrong. You don’t have enough to pay the credit card bill this month. Your child got in trouble in school today. You had to say goodbye to a beloved pet. The checkout lines at Wal-mart seemed to…
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Christmas Gift Guide Round-Up #2
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. Here is Christmas Gift Guide Round-Up #2 Kitchen Gadgets Ninja Countertop Blender Keurig K-Classic Coffee Maker Cosori Air Fryer Insta Pot Duo Mini Wearable Technology Fitbit Charge 4 GoPro HERO8 Apple Watch Series 5 Garmin Forerunner 35 Snap Spectacles My Black Friday Note: I will be having a Black Friday Sale at My Etsy Store, LTR Printables, starting on the 26th!
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Christmas Gift Guide Round-Up
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. It’s November! 2020 is FINALLY nearing its end! But before we can bid adieu to this stressful year, there’s Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the Christmas season to go. I have published several Christmas Gift Guides throughout November. But the real crunch time is now. I am going to publish a couple of round-ups of the gift guides to make them easier to access. Here we…
