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: 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 →
My Top Post of 2023 Is…
Happy New Year, everyone! I am proud to report that 2023 was a great year for Magnify Your Style. I predicted that Motivational Mondays with Trisha would dominate the Top 10 list. To my surprise, half of this list is Motivational Mondays with Trisha. I figured some of my old reliables would hang in there.... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Silent Night
Christmas is officially a week away, because December 25 falls on a Monday this year. It felt like the right time to find quotes for believers that align with Silent Night, a popular song about Christ birth. Yes, we could argue that Jesus Christ wasn't born in December. There are plenty of holidays that are... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Christmas Blues
The aftermath of Black Friday and Cyber Monday made me want to address the elephant in the room. There are many families of varies backgrounds scaling down their holiday traditions. There's a sense of loss and defeat that comes with that. For those that say material things shouldn't hold that much emotional power, consider the... Continue Reading →
Motivational Mondays with Trisha: Dwelling In Your Sanctuary
Since we're midway through the "Ber"months, Winter will be creeping in soon. For some areas that means cold temps and snow. For others it maybe the rainy season. Either way, holiday prep tends to rev up this time of year. It's important to make time to slow down and dwell. Your health and well-being is... 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 →
TGIF: The Grinch
We're two days away from Christmas and the Grinch is getting tired of Whovilles Christmas prep. Why does their celebratory nature bother him so much? Is Grinch the embodiment of Seasonal Depression? Let's take a look at three of his Christmas movies. Wait, have you read the book? If you've only seen the movies, Universal... Continue Reading →
Christmas Socks Make Great Stocking Stuffers
Are your Christmas Stockings for show or do you fill them with treats and small gifts? Mine are more than decorations. In my opinion, stocking stuffers are a great way to show your affection. I like to hide gifts near the bottom and conceal them with candy. I apply this tradition to presents that are so... Continue Reading →