Posts Tagged ‘simple holidays’

Five Hip Holiday Songs I’ll Always Love

Five Hip Holiday Songs I’ll Always Love

December 22, 2010 |  by  |  1 Comment

I love it when the holiday season arrives and you can turn on that one radio station and listen to holiday music 24/7. There are just some songs I can play all day long and never tire of them during the Christmas season. Here are my top five. Last Christmas by Wham!

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Simple Times: crafts for poor people

Simple Times: crafts for poor people

December 9, 2010 |  by  |  2 Comments

The title alone makes you LOL so brace yourself for what's inside the new book of home-made treasures by the hilarious and quirky Amy Sedaris. Simple Times, crafts for poor people [$27.99] will get you through the holiday slump; you'll have the most-talked-about gifts under the tree that cost little

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Keeping the holidays simple with presents

Keeping the holidays simple with presents

November 25, 2010 |  by  |  2 Comments

Grandparents love to shower the grandchildren with gifts but you're trying to avoid the excess. Kids are often overwhelmed at opening too many presents, and I know my own children are happy with the first thing they rip open. Why does there need to be

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Keep the holidays simple with family

Keep the holidays simple with family

November 18, 2010 |  by  |  2 Comments

So, you've made the decision to attempt a more simple holiday season, especially when it comes to gift giving and receiving, but sometimes the real challenge is getting everyone else in the family to come on board. Explain yourself It's good to inform your family of your intentions before the gift exchange.

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Keep it simple, Steph

Keep it simple, Steph

November 13, 2010 |  by  |  5 Comments

For the past few years our family has scaled down on the stuff of the holidays and is trying to focus on relationships and giving more from the heart and less from the pocketbook. It's kinda "in" to be crafty and shop handmade these days. I love it. But it's important

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