Christmas! The most wonderful—and most stressful—time of the year! A 2022 study revealed almost half of respondents feel their mental health worsens during the holidays. It doesn’t have to be that way. Today’s post will focus on 5 simple strategies you can use to reduce stress this Christmas season.
What’s on my Christmas mix-tape (oops that’s playlist)?
I love Christmas music. In fact, it’s probably one of my absolute favourite things about the Christmas season. In today’s post, I’m sharing a Christmas playlist I made last year. It includes mostly popular and contemporary songs from some of my favourite artists. If you’re on Spotify I’ve included a link. I hope you’ll give it a listen.
Decorating the tree with treasured travel memories
One of the best parts of decorating the Christmas tree is rediscovering all the Christmas ornaments that have been hidden away all year.
I always admire the trees I see in designer home magazines. You know the ones I’m talking about. Those perfect trees where everything is colour coordinated and matching. Well, our Christmas tree doesn’t look anything like that. Instead, it’s a collection of mismatched ornaments. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything because each one brings back precious memories.
9 movies you must watch this Christmas
Grab the popcorn and get ready for a festive Christmas movie viewing party. In today’s post, I’ve got 9 must-watch Christmas movies for you to add to your list. To be honest, I don’t watch a lot of films but there are some Christmas movies that I watch year after year.
Easy and delicious slow cooker stuffing recipe
When it comes to small kitchen appliances, who can argue that the slow cooker is one of the best inventions ever? There’s nothing like coming home on a winter day to a hot meal. In recent years, I’ve started to use my slow cooker to simplify holiday meal preparation. Today, I’m sharing my easy and delicious slow cooker stuffing recipe. My family loves this recipe. You’ll want to give it a try!
In recent years, I’ve started to use my Crock Pot to simplify holiday meal preparation. Today, I’m sharing my easy and delicious slow cooker stuffing recipe. You’ll want to give this a try!
Fun gift exchange ideas for groups – Free printable
Exchanging gifts can be fun but it can also be costly and stressful. It’s tough to find the perfect gift, especially if you have a lot of people on your list. Today, I’ve got some fun gift exchange ideas for groups. Plus, there’s a free printable gift exchange game you can use to add a little fun to your gathering.
5 ways to be both festive and frugal
I love Christmas! It’s one of my favourite times of the year. What I don’t love is how our culture has turned this beautiful season into an over-commercialized spend fest. In today’s post, we’ll look at 5 ways you can be both festive and frugal. It is possible.
The complete list of 123 stocking stuffers for adults
As the big day approaches, you’re probably frantically looking for ideas to fill your family’s Christmas stockings. Today’s post has the complete list of 123 stocking stuffers for adults. You’ll find something for everyone on your list.
Ultimate list of stocking stuffers for teens
As we continue our countdown to Christmas, today’s post has an amazing list of stocking stuffers for teens.
Ultimate list of stocking stuffers for kids
There’s nothing more festive than the sight of stockings hung by the fireplace. In 33 great ideas for sustainable stocking stuffers, I shared ideas for sustainable ways to fill those stockings. Over the next few days, I’ve got ultimate lists of stocking stuffers for everyone on your Christmas list. Today, I’ll kick things off with stocking stuffers for kids and babies.