I recently saw a post that made my blood boil. To be honest, it was an innocent post about what to do with the time between the Catholic Christmas (because Orthodox Christmas is in January) and New Years’ Eve. I think the intention of someone who wrote it was to give ideas for things to…
Tag: holidays
Alone During Winter Holidays
As the winter holidays are approaching, a lot of us feeling the pressure of surrounding ourselves with family. However, many people are spending the holidays alone for many reasons. In fact, if I think of all the possible scenarios that prevent people from gathering together during the holidays I think the majority is actually spending…
How to mentally prepare for the holidays
As Winter Holidays approaching, it can be both the happiest and the most challenging season. However, there are ways to deal most of these concerns. Let’s start with the first one.
How to create and get into New Years mood
A lot of holidays preparations start on cheerful and hopeful note but somehow as we get closer to the celebration, all excitement wears off as most of the time ends up being spent in the kitchen. Surely most women can relate – if I want a festive celebration, the best way to achieve it is…
Chocolate Mousse Desert
Looking for a quick Christmas desert that does not require baking, a lot of work or special ingredients? Look no further! *Drum roll* Meet the Chocolate Mousse! Yes, it is that good that it should be referred to only using capital letters. Light and rich at the same time, it will make any holiday night…
Self-care Products and Tools
Despite winter holidays being the busiest time of the year, with all the demands from family, work and social obligations many of us choose to put ourselves last during this time. This is wrong. More activities and more pressure creates greater need for self-care.Today I want to show you different tools and products you need…
New Approach to Winter Holidays
Every year I spend December in a rush – trying to find and purchase gifts and wrap them; figuring out where to celebrate the holidays and how to manage to see everyone I haven’t seen in ages; shopping for the new ‘celebratory’ clothing so I wear something new when the clock strikes twelve on New…
Holiday Traditions You Can Create For Yourself
While Christmas is the time of the year when the traditions of previous generations almost pushed on many of us, I say the traditions that should stay are the ones that make you and your family happy. Since I got married five years ago, I decided to create little traditions for myself and my family…
Rise and Lead: Personal and Professional Development 