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…
Holidays
Prepping Your Finances for the Holiday Season
November and December are some of the most special months of the year. They are filled with yummy food, seasonal beverages (hello, Starbucks’ Irish Cream…
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.…
How Learning to Let Go of Expectations Made My Holidays Better
I am the queen of holiday dreams, plans and expectations. As soon as Christmas decor starts filling my local Target, I start having visions of…
Gift Ideas for Someone Who Doesn’t Want More “Stuff”
For the past few years, I’ve been on a mission to get rid of knick-knacks and tchotchkes, things I don’t use anymore, things I have…
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…
Keep it Merry: A Guide to Managing Holiday Stress
The constant loop of “Jingle Bells” and “Winter Wonderland” playing on your radio may make it seem as though the holidays are exclusively a time…
7 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…
8 Easy Ways to Have a Healthier Holiday Season
Between indulgent appetizers, stockings stuffed with sweets, and cookie exchanges galore, the holiday season isn’t exactly known for promoting healthy eating. And even though the average…
How to Give Back This Holiday Season (Even if You’re Busy and Broke)
The holidays are a magical time of year, but also a busy one. We’re trying to fit in time for friends, family, and faith, and…