Usually I let Christmas linger until New Year’s day. But, while having coffee this morning I was looking around the house and felt a sudden urge to let Christmas go a little ahead of schedule this year. I’m not sure why that is, but in looking at several …
Still looking for the perfect gift?
In less than two weeks the major holiday gift-giving time will be behind us. How are you doing your shopping? Are you feeling stressed? Are you spending too much? Are you concerned that you haven’t purchased the perfect gift for everyone on your list? You are not alone! …
5 Tips To Be “Company Ready”
Many of us will welcome guests into our homes this time of year. I find it joyous to open our home to guests, but it does require a little preparation. Here are five quick suggestions: Ask about food preferences or allergies: I like to pre-purchase whatever food items …
5 Simple Ways to De-Stress the Holidays
Well, the holidays are officially off and running. It’s that time of year when many people compare their lives to Rockwell paintings, Martha Stewart magazines, and the social lives of the Kardashian’s. Rather than the unbridled joy that these images may present, I hear a lot of stress-related …
Holiday Organizing: Stuff and Time
Well, the holidays are officially off and running! The local NBC affiliate, KING-TV, asked me to come in and speak about how to organize all the decorations, gifts and events that happen around the holidays. After leaving the studio I thought “hmm, that might be good information to …