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.…
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How to Get Into the Holiday Spirit When You’re Having a Rough Time
The holiday season is traditionally a time for joy and celebration. Family and friends gather together. Homes are decorated, parties are planned, and gifts are…
4 Ways You Can Help Those Grieving During the Holidays
Amid all of the decorations, cheer, and Christmas jingles, many people are fighting a secret battle: grief. They suffer in silence, fighting depression and overpowering…
4 Unique Ways to Connect with Friends This Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, and as an adult, I’ve found that cozy, Christmasy feeling is more elusive than ever. With end-of-the-year deadlines, multiple…
Feeling Like the Grinch? Here Are 10 Easy Ways to Love Christmas Again
When I was a kid, the holiday season was a truly magical time. Every day from Thanksgiving to Christmas felt like a trip to Disney…
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…
The 7 Best Christmas Movies For Your Holiday Watch List
Even though my days of tearing open presents at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning are long over (we wait until the respectable 9…
Steps To Making Your Advent Calendar More Meaningful
To me, it never used to matter what kind of Advent calendar our family used, as long as there was chocolate involved. And, true to…
Not Sure What Gift to Give? Ask These 3 Questions First
Gift giving is a wonderful part of the holidays. At its best, it’s an opportunity to show those you love how you feel about them…
Homesick for the Holidays: Celebrating My First Christmas Away from Home
On Christmas Eve, I stood in my tiny galley kitchen melting butter and marshmallows to make Christmas wreaths, the sticky, Rice-Krispie treat that had been…