• Holidays

    Stress Relief During the Holidays

    Tis the season to be all smiles and happy 24/7. Well at least that’s what everyone expects of you. The holidays can be a stressful, exhausing and even sad time for those who have lost loved ones. Whatever your stance on the holidays be I am here to help make them bright or even brighter than they already are for you. Below are some of my favorite holiday things/treats that can turn even the most unsettling day around. 1. Make/eat some cookies. One of my favorite cookies is a Maple Pecan Cookie (recipe by Taste of Homes). Time can be an issue during the holidays, but I promise these cookies…

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  • Entertainment,  Holidays

    Friends-MAS

    Every year I see more and more people get wrapped up in gifts; what do you want and what do you want? Don’t get me wrong I love to shop and give and receive gifts, but spending time with friends and family is one of those things that’s priceless. Life is too short and those memories you make spending time with loved ones will last infinitely longer than the gifts you recieve. The best gifts come from within. We had the pleasure of hosting two amazing friends this week for what we called “Friends-MAS.” We ate and had fun cocktails and played games and most importantly enjoyed each other’s company.…

  • DIY,  Holidays

    Holiday Wreath

    Tis the season for happiness, warm hearths and spiked beverages to keep the body warm. I am not one to crazily decorate my house for the holidays but, I like the little touches to make the house feel festive. A Christmas bulb wreath is exactly one of those little touches that welcome our guests. I fortunately had extra Christmas bulbs from one of those years I did a more natural color decorations on the tree and finally found a good way to put them to use, besides filling the storage shelves. What you will need:  – Plastic Christmas Bulbs (I got ours from Target) – Old Wire Hanger – Ribbon…

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