Part of what makes the holidays a special time of the year is the spirit of giving back. Whether you donate canned goods to a food bank or write a check to an animal shelter, you can brighten the lives of other people (or animals). By giving back, you can also brighten your own life. Research has shown that paying it forward boosts happiness, improves…
‘Tis the season of giving, and lately I feel like my list is growing faster than I can keep up with. Giving gifts to my family, friends, and neighbors is something I love doing because it’s a way to show I care. But giving doesn’t always have to mean spending money. Share the Gift of Your Time Our world gets busier every year, everything…
The holiday season can be stressful for many of us. I think this year will be a little more stressful since the season is compressed by a late Thanksgiving. Did you ever wish for an elf to help you out? We can’t provide that, but here are 8 ideas that should help you save some time and money. 1. Are you in charge of stocking…
As I mentioned last week, I am finally living near my family and plan to contribute something to the family feast. I’m still not sure who is hosting, but I do know I’m not! However, I am more than willing to help plan the meal and get the table all set. How Fancy Is Your Group? To some extent, your menu will be dictated…
It’s finally November and the unofficial start of the holiday season. I see my friends on Facebook starting their daily gratitude posts, and I love seeing them. However, I think there might be a better approach that is more reflective and can be shared in a different way. Talk About Gratitude Many years ago, I heard a motivational speaker at a conference. I only…
The holidays are coming, and sooner than you expect. Sure, you’ve read and used the basic advice about being careful on Black Friday shopping to avoid overspending, sticking to a gift budget, and making DIY gifts instead of spending too much money. But you’re beyond that now. You want to take that next step into being the type of shopper consumer stores dread. It’s your…
Can you believe we are nearly halfway through summer? I feel like Memorial Day was just a few days ago and I’m already seeing posts about back to school. I just want summer to slow down so I can savor it. Now that I have admitted that summer is slipping away, I can also admit I haven’t made any plans for the 4th of July.…
Is it too early to be talking about New Year’s? I am already thinking about it and have my evening at home planned out. I will spend it looking back over the past year while I think about my plan for the upcoming one. It’s a low-key and relaxing way to transition to the next year with intention. 1. Overscheduling Why do we think that…
Over the years I have received all kinds of homemade gifts, and I really love the fact that people are willing to put their time into making me something. I have also given them and wondered if they are appreciated and used. In my opinion, it really is the thought that counts up to a point, but a gift should also be tailored to the…
You’d think by now we would all have the retail discount cycles memorized, but even I have to check my notes on this. There is this unspoken agreement among retailers to have the same sort of things on sale or clearance at the same time. It’s up to us to keep track so our money goes farther and to know what to skip buying each…
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