by Anna | Oct 6, 2015 | 31 Days to a Less-Stress Holiday Season
I’m no expert here, but this just makes sense. During October and early November, spend a day or two deep in your kitchen prepping for busy days during the holiday season! Your freezer will be stocked, your budget will be on track (both financially and calorie...
by Anna | Oct 5, 2015 | 31 Days to a Less-Stress Holiday Season
Actively plan for a quiet night after the kids are in bed – even though it’s late and there are projects to check off and floors to clean and plans to make and and and… You need this – you need rest and refilling. So mark your calendar and keep...
by Anna | Oct 4, 2015 | 31 Days to a Less-Stress Holiday Season
This weekend I let my son water the flowers. Not a big deal, I know. But it drives me nuts when the walk is soaking wet and we track it into the house. Or when he waters the weeds or giant bushes that don’t need water. So dumb, but it’s a thing (tell me...
by Anna | Oct 3, 2015 | 31 Days to a Less-Stress Holiday Season
As you deck the halls of your home, be intentional about the décor you set out. Do you really, truly love it? If not, place it in a separate bin. At the end of the season, donate whatever items are in that bin. Your home will be a little lighter and only decorated...
by Anna | Oct 2, 2015 | 31 Days to a Less-Stress Holiday Season, lifeblog
Keeping it simple & practical, and starting early = holiday organization. Buy a brand-new notebook (bonus points if it has a Christmas cover!) I always grab a cute one from the dollar bins at the craft store. Label it and make this your go-to place for storing...
by Anna | Oct 1, 2015 | 31 Days to a Less-Stress Holiday Season
We’re starting simple, at the very best kind of beginning. Start with your heart in the right place – start in prayer. Don’t enter battle unarmed, the kitchen without ingredients, the holiday season (or any busy season) without a heart open to Him....