It's not Throw Back Thursday, but we got two days till Thanksgiving. For those that gather together on the Fourth Thursday of November, let's make sure we didn't forget anything. Many stores are putting their foot down about last minute shopping on Thanksgiving Day. So, you've got two days to figure it out. Let's make... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Thankful
Thanksgiving is a few days away. Although the history behind the federal holiday is dark, we can still aspire to find things in our lives that we are thankful for. That's harder for some to do than others. Life can harden us. Over coming adversity and walking out on the other side doesn't automatically generate... Continue Reading →
The Four Gifts of Christmas Takes Gluttony and Greed out of the Holiday season
Some people think holidays are the time to prove their love through a plethora of gifts. Regardless of their financial situation, they will purchase nothing but the best. Is a pile of gifts necessary? Can they get their point across with 4 presents? The origin of the 4 gift rule is unclear, but BBC featured... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Taking Action
It's heartwarming how many people are actively helping their communities this month. Thoughts and prayers are helpful. After all, these actions require effort, but can be done without inconviniencing ourselves. Stepping outside of ourselves to help others, without some form of compensation, is selfl3ss. This week, I want to acknowledge folks who are able to... Continue Reading →
When Did Black Friday Become Black Novemeber
Not so long ago, Black Friday was a gruesome battle for savings. In the U.S., people impatiently waited for retailers to open their doors. The violent frenzy led to injury. On rare occassions, a few people passed away. The build up to the mayhem comes from marketing and a bit of luck. Ads and commercials... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Do It Yourself
Is it getting to the point where it feels like you'll have to do everything yourself. By no means am I saying you've done nothing for yourself. This is more about having to adjust your lifestyle. Maybe you were a person that didn't think about how much it cost to maintain your peace. Like learning... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Thanksgiving Menu for a Small Family
Cooking and baking are my acts of service. They are one of the many ways I show my family how much I care about them. During the holidays, I like to make a variety of food. Since Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close, I like to prepare a simple menu that can be finished by... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Bad Day
Unfortunately, bad days are hard inevitable. I'm not taking that from a pessimistic perspective. It's a fact that we can't control everything. We can control how we react to them. Processing the moment is helpful, but living in it causes more harm than good. I hope this week's quotes reach anyone that feels like their... Continue Reading →