How we view Mother's Day changes as we move through life. As a child we make handmade gifts for our mothers and I remember serving my Mom breakfast in bed. When my kids were young it meant that I got to pick what we did for fun that day. Now that I'm a grandmother, it means having grandchildren and …
Celebrating Summer Holidays at Home
We've been stuck at home for too long. As the summer holidays approach, it's time to rethink how we can celebrate safely to protect those not vaccinated yet. We need to think about who we want to spend time with and how we can celebrate the coming summer holidays at home. Our homes were once a …
Celebrating Thanksgiving During a Pandemic
A highly contagious virus has changed our world forever. The problem is we don't really understand all the ways our lives have changed and Thanksgiving is one more example. How will one of America's favorite holidays change this year? Here we explore what Thanksgiving during a pandemic can and …
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Luminarias, a Treasured Holiday Tradition
Every holiday tradition helps us create memories we can enjoy for many years. Luminarias are a popular holiday tradition in Mexico and across the southwest part of the US. We don't see them as often in the northeast because we spend less time outdoors during the winter. My memories of …
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Thanksgiving Means More Now
Thanksgiving means different things to each of us based on our family of origin. This year it takes on more meaning as we remember how the pandemic has affected us personally. This shared experience means we all recognize thanksgiving means more now. We didn't all arrive here in a ship or have …
How to Declutter Your Home in One Day
After celebrating the year end holidays, it's not unusual for our homes to feel cluttered. So it's no surprise that January is national organizing month with lots of tips to help you declutter your home. If you realize that clutter contributes to stress, you know but might not want to admit …
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