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5 Simple Things to Make your Christmas Stress Free

Or as close to it as you can get. Remember, it's just a day. While Christmas is important to a lot of people for a lot of reasons, it's just a day. Much like every other day out there. If things don't work out, its okay. Think of it as a wedding day. Even through…

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5 Self-Care Rituals to get you Through the Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time of year; there are parties to go to, nails and hair to get done, dresses to buy,presents to find, and still our regular day-to-day activities to do. That's a lot in just a short month. Why do we do this to our self each and every year? If…

How to Have an Eco-Friendly Christmas

This post contains affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you click on my link.  Going eco-friendly is a no-brainer nowadays, but it's hard to substitute most things in life for more environmentally-friendly options. Although, once you start, you can't stop! It gets addicting to replace bad-for-the-planet items in your home with…

How to Survive a Weekend with Family

Easter weekend has come and gone and my ears are still ringing from the raucous voices screaming over one another as my family sat, ate and visited. It's nothing new; my family is loud and boisterous and talks over one another and will have full conversations with someone sitting at the end of the table.…