It’s the first week of December and already the stress is building. To be honest, I love Christmas, but I hate the pressure to produce “magic” for my kids. I know that they’re all old enough to understand the more “adult” realities of the holidays like budgets and relationship challenges with extended family, but my […]
Only a few short weeks until Christmas so I thought I would share a peek into our home and our simple budget-friendly Christmas decor. My style of decorating involves using what we have or can find like the thrift store finds on our entryway table. I also like to throw in a few natural touches […]
As Christmas nears it’s easy to become caught up in the buying frenzy all around us and to think that more is better. Magazine spreads, television commercials, internet ads and even Pinterest (I love it – I really do!) all set up unrealistic expectations with images of beautifully decorated homes, decadent food and happy faces as […]
4 Ways to Save Money for Christmas – Need a little extra cash for the holidays? We do too, so I’m sharing four ways we are saving money this holiday season. Eat Cheaper Meals You’ve heard me say it before, but one of the easiest and quickest ways to save money is to eat cheaply. […]
Do you want to enjoy a stress free holiday season this year? For the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing simple steps you can take to simplify your holidays. Join in and follow the plan so you can enjoy a peaceful and fun holiday season! (You can subscribe here so you don’t miss anything!) [See Week 1 Steps here.] […]
It’s November 1st, and in spite of your candy hangover, now is a great time to start thinking about the upcoming holidays so you can enjoy them stress free! Do you often feel overwhelmed during the months of November and December, or feel anxious just at the thought of all the shopping, cooking, parties and […]
My new ebook Stress Free Holidays is here! This is no normal holiday book! This is your: “I’m Tired of Doing Things the Same Way” Reality Check “I Want to Really Have Fun This Year” Permission Slip “I Want to Spend Less Money” How-To Manual Your “Get Out Of Jail Free” Card to release […]
Save Money! Time to Think About Christmas (a little)… I know, I know…you are enjoying the lazy days of summer and you don’t want anything to crash into your warm, relaxing vacation mindset. If you will allow me to just peel back a tiny corner of your ocean view, I can promise you a more […]
FREE Kindle Download: Today (11/14) you can download Homemade Christmas Gifts for FREE! (UPDATE: Now $1.99) This ebook is chock full of easy-to-create homemade gifts complete with materials and photos of the completed project. Most of the gifts can be created for a few dollars, so they’re perfect for those of you on a tight budget this Christmas. […]
Want to have a Stress Free Christmas? Get a jumpstart now by upcycling those ugly Christmas tins you have lying around the house! I love this idea from Cynthia Shaffer! Click here for all the details! [and please PIN from Cynthia’s site, not mine.] Do you have ideas for having a Stress Free Christmas? […]