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 around the world are thrown into a panic when the holidays roll around. If money is tight we worry about how we are … [Read more...] about The Christmas Promise: Saving Your Sanity Next Year
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Week 205 Sunday’s Best Linkup
Welcome to Week 205 of Sunday's Best. Yes folks ... your co-host here at Life in a House is back - finally! Find out what we were doing during our hiatus away from Sunday's Best here. We are rejoining Rhonda and Brittany this week from our beautiful built-in desk in our new home for our Sleigh Bells Ring theme which means we are looking for all things related to Christmas! Red, green, white tablescapes, party ideas, decorating ideas, activities for kids, recipes, crafts, you get the idea! … [Read more...] about Week 205 Sunday’s Best Linkup
Week 204 Sunday’s Best Linkup
Welcome to Week 204 of Sunday's Best. Yes folks ... your co-host here at Life in a House is back - finally! Find out what we were doing during our hiatus away from Sunday's Best here. We are rejoining Rhonda and Brittany this week for our Sleigh Bells Ring theme which means we are looking for all things related to Christmas! Red, green, white tablescapes, party ideas, decorating ideas, activities for kids, recipes, crafts, you get the idea! So blow the dust off those old posts that you might … [Read more...] about Week 204 Sunday’s Best Linkup
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 run as smoothly as possible, ensuring that both you and your loved ones enjoy the festivities without a hitch. … [Read more...] about How to Best Celebrate Christmas With a Person With Dementia
How To Be A Gift Buying Guru: Simple Strategies For Every Occasion
Christmas may have flown by in a flash, but for most of us, this doesn’t mean that we can put our feet up until the festive adverts appear again. Today, there are more occasions to celebrate than ever before, and this means that we’re constantly buying gifts. If shopping stresses you out or you struggle to be creative when it comes to sourcing gifts for the special people in your life, don’t panic! This guide is here to help you become a bona fide gift buying guru. These simple steps will help … [Read more...] about How To Be A Gift Buying Guru: Simple Strategies For Every Occasion