I have an announcement to make, and I hope everyone I love gets to read this post. I WILL NOT be buying Christmas gifts this year. It’s not because I don’t love you or don’t care. It’s because I have a third child on the way. There are plenty of things to do with our money that are far more important than buying gifts people can do without. Every year, so many of us get … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Having a Drama-Free Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving and Christmas rapidly approaching, many of us are thinking about planning meals, coordinating family visits, and buying gifts. There is no question that the most wonderful time of the year can leave us feeling busy and depleted. But what often strips us of our energy the most isn’t the long to-do list, or standing in the kitchen all day; it’s the family … [Read more...]
5 Gifts to Give Yourself that Will Improve Your Life
I love Christmas because I get so much joy from giving to others. Don’t get me wrong, it feels nice to receive too. But my true joy comes from picking out the perfect gift and watching a loved one open it. Nothing beats that moment. I know I am not the only one that feels this way. As a matter of fact, some of us love giving to others so much, we fail to give anything to … [Read more...]