Did anyone notice how quickly Christmas was evicted this year. I mean it was no where close to Halloween's treatment last year. Still Valentine's Day kicked the door down and shoved Christmas to the clearance section. In honor of that, I decided to jump right into Valentine's Day. Blend that with one of my favorite... Continue Reading →
There’s Still Time To Prepare For A Thrifty Christmas Eve Book Exchange
Are you looking for a new practical holiday tradition? Have you considered doing a family Christmas Eve Book Exchange? This is a great idea for the book lover in your life, as well as, reluctant readers. When I say reluctant reader, I mean a person that doesn't read for recreational reasons. Sometimes, this lack of... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Advent
Do you countdown Christmas with an Advent Calendar? If so, is it one of your holiday traditions? Did you know the 25 Day Countdown derives from the 5 Advent Candles? Yep, it's actually a Catholic tradition. https://youtu.be/RfN7ucvUx4s?si=XkyvvUoqXSugZYC0 Just in case your mind was about to go down the rabbit hole, his a kid friendly breakdown... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Military Service Veterans
You might be wondering why I specified the type of veteran I am sharing quotes for today. Yes, Veterans Day is an American Holiday. It's a Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday as well. So it's not a forgotten American Holiday. Let's be honest people tend to appreciate holidays they get some personal gain from. Though... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Holiday Decorating
You know there's something fulfilling about decorating your own space. Especially for the holidays, it adds to the anticipation. Since it's temporary, it adds vibrance to your living space. Those who prefer a minimalist lifestyle may disagree, because decorating can lead to clutter. That really comes down to the finished product and strategically storing decorations... Continue Reading →
Why Does Peppermint Infused Food Taste Cold
In a few days, Halloween will officially surrender to the Christmas Season. Not going to lie, Christmas's marketing team was very aggressive this year. But that's not why you're here. We're discussing why do mints taste cold. To get back on track, let's establish a few facts. One, Peppermint is a type of herb in... Continue Reading →
What Is Christmas In July
Have you heard of Christmas in July? Growing up, I recall hearing this phrase every summer. That's probably because I love Christmas. Plus Rudolph and Frosty The Snowman have a stop motion Christmas in July movie too. Which makes me wonder, is this just a seasonal reminder that Christmas is less than 6 months away.... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: A Christmas Carol
Raise you hand if holiday prep started immediately after October 31st. If you fall into this category, it's not to early for Christmas inspired Motivational Mondays with Trisha. https://www.instagram.com/p/CzGQtjHtfP5/?igshid=MXAwcmNpOHBicHM1dw== Today, I decided to share a few quotes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickinson. Throughout my childhood, college years, and parenthood, I've read and watched... Continue Reading →