The Christmas Promise is something that I do with my own children from time to time and I've never told anyone else about it - until now. After sharing this "tradition" with several customers at work they encouraged me to share it with the world so that other parents out there aren't killing themselves trying to do the impossible every year. So here goes! Every year parents … [Read more...] about The Christmas Promise: Saving Your Sanity Next Year
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How to Best Celebrate Christmas With a Person With Dementia
Christmas can be a very overwhelming time for someone living with dementia. A sudden influx of friends and family can cause individuals to feel stressed, agitated and confused. Active Minds outline their top tips for supporting your loved one through the overwhelming Christmas period, whilst ensuring you enjoy a magical festive time together. Planning This will help the day … [Read more...] about How to Best Celebrate Christmas With a Person With Dementia
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby with Sparkling Ice Cocktails
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Originating in the 1860′s with Mexican-American communities in the American West, Southwest and Northwest, the American Cinco de Mayo began as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. Today, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is observed annually on May 5 as a celebration of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby with Sparkling Ice Cocktails
How to Find Something to Look Forward to Each Day with National Today
National Today answers the age old dilemma: I need a reason to celebrate today. Have you ever had a few days or a few weeks where you just felt “blah” and didn’t have anything to look forward to? We fall into those ruts as well, such as with the gap between Easter and Memorial Day – or July 4th and Labor Day. Why shouldn’t every day be a holiday or a reason to … [Read more...] about How to Find Something to Look Forward to Each Day with National Today
3 United States Party Towns Where You Can Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
The world famous Irish holiday of St. Patricks’ Day has long been associated with having fun and general drunken revelry, but it can be hard to know where best to go to go out and really enjoy it. If you are hoping to pull out all the stops this year, then you might want to think about where you are actually going to go to celebrate it - and you might find it is a good idea to … [Read more...] about 3 United States Party Towns Where You Can Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
FREE Printables for March
I can hardly believe that we are already welcoming in March for 2018! Where is this year flying off to so quickly? It seems the older I get, the faster the days and months go by. I personally love this month because it symbolizes the end of the cold and winter. I love seeing the grass start to turn green, the trees begin to bloom, and the flowers push through the ground … [Read more...] about FREE Printables for March
They Won’t Be Lonely This Christmas, Because They’ll Have You To Hold
No matter how you look at it, Christmas is a magical time of year. It’s all about the giving and spreading of love. The lead up is full of excitement and anticipation. And, the day itself is one of the few where you can guarantee that everything stops. Shops still close, and a trip out on Christmas day is like walking into another, much quieter land. As a whole, the festive … [Read more...] about They Won’t Be Lonely This Christmas, Because They’ll Have You To Hold
Keeping Your Home Safe this Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching so it’s important to have everything in order. You probably have your Christmas tree up, your lights on display and the whole family booked in for dinner. Before you get too carried away though, there are a couple of things that you need to take care of. LIGHTS Fairy lights are a staple at Christmas and every home needs it. If you are dressing … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Home Safe this Christmas
How to Save Some Money if You’re Feeling the Christmas Pinch
Christmas is an expensive time for everyone, whether you have a young family or not. Presents to get, that old friend to remember, not to mention all the food and decorations that need buying each year. It can really help to save some money around this time of year, or any time of the year at all really! Here are some great ways to save when you’re feeling the Christmas pinch. … [Read more...] about How to Save Some Money if You’re Feeling the Christmas Pinch
