'Tis the season to be...crazy? I don't think so! And neither do the following authors of these wonderful posts that will help put your holiday season back into perspective:
- From Jenn Choi at The Atlantic: How to Teach Kids to be Grateful: Give Them Less. (Because I completely relate to her Lego dilemma!)
- From Linda at Rockside Reflections: On Doing Things That Delight. (Because the best recipe for a happy holiday is "Do more of what you love and less of what you hate.")
- From Lois at The Eco-Grandma: Simple Christmas: Fun Gifts for Children. (Because Lois is my green superhero and knows how to do the holidays right!)
- From Carlynn at JJ Begonia: How to Make Glitter Poinsettias and Some Thoughts on Blog-Life versus Real-Life. (Because I had the same "perfect life" conversation with a friend over lunch, and nobody's life is perfect--especially at the holidays!)
- From Raymund at Minimalist on Purpose: 7 Simple Ways to Find Focus Every Day. (Because the holidays are a time when we try to focus on waaaaay too much at once, instead of focusing on the few things that really, truly matter.)
What's YOUR strategy for a stress-free holiday season? Or are you struggling to keep it together? Do tell in the comments section below--I'm all ears!
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