Newlyweds? Here’s How We Figured out the Holidays
My first year of marriage was tough. Kristan and I had just graduated from college, gotten married, and moved to a new state, far away…
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Staying Mindful and Calm During Holiday Chaos
Talk to just about anyone when December comes rolling around and they’ll tell you they’re incredibly busy, swamped, even teetering at their max capacity. The…
5 Holiday Activities That Won’t Break The Bank
I absolutely love the holidays. Despite the heavy-handed message to buy buy buy, the truth is I don’t have to spend a fortune to feel…
How Alternative Gift-Giving Makes My Holiday Season Brighter
During my childhood, gifts were typically reserved for Christmas and birthdays. Whenever I spotted an advertisement for some fun new toy, I knew I had…
Planning for the Holiday Season After a Loss
After my brother passed away last fall, celebrating the upcoming holidays was the last thing on our minds. I don’t remember exactly what we did…
6 Ways to Have a Holly, Jolly, Eco-Friendly Holiday Season
Now, more than ever, it’s important for us to do our part in helping the environment. With the recent study that was released on the…
This Christmas, Be Where You Are
“I’ll be home for Christmas…You can plan on me…Please have snow and mistletoe, and presents by the tree…” The words get me almost every time…
Plus One Like a Pro: How to Holiday with Your SO’s Family
It wasn’t until I was knee-deep in my third long-term relationship that I had to spend a full holiday at a significant other’s family home.…
‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’: Our Best Holiday Relationship Advice
The Christmas season brings hot chocolate, cheer, and, of course, the occasional relationship drama. Whether you’re stressing over meeting the parents or wondering how to…
5 Ways to Have a Peaceful Family Holiday
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and for many of us that means a whole lot of food, plenty…
