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Find Time For You This Holiday Season….and the little things you love!


I have shared my love of all things holiday with you guys…it seems to be part of my DNA! I do run into all the same pressures that you do…the ticking clock, the planning of meals and gatherings….the lists…..the excitement while lovely, can certainly leave you a bit….well…simply put, drained!!! I can always tell when I need to take a moment and squeeze in some time for me or some quiet brain time…I can find this in all sorts of ways..thought I would share some of my thoughts with you…and please do tell me….what you do…we would all love to know how you manage your time over the holidays?!!!…


Cheers…Peace & Love!!


xo,
T.

My thoughts on managing the holiday hoopla!

* I order most of my gifts online from the comfort of my lovely red folly…. (my library) cup of tea in hand, I navigate with no sweat, no stress and no back breaking bags!
* I always take in a movie or two over the holiday season with my lovely man at my side.
* I decorate our house…slooooowly….and I enjoy every tiny morsel of that time.
* I keep the house smelling fabulous with mulling spices in wine or cider…. I love, love, love this smell!!!
* My husband John and I always set aside some nights just for us to go out and have appetizers and a glass of wine..then a slow spin around the bookstore…so good!
* Send cards only if it truly makes you happy to. I do love to send them, but I send far less now than I did years ago….(getting wiser!)
* When I wrap presents…It is always at night. I put on wonderful music, pour a glass of wine… I go slowly. I try to wrap each gift in an inspired, but not exhausting way.
* I always like to go for high tea at least once each holiday. (three tiers of desserts and little fancy sandwiches….kind of puts me over the top!)

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