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…
Tag: holidays
How to Find Motivation When You Feel Stuck and Uninspired
I must admit, this year started differently than any other year. I am used to spending my pre-holiday time reflecting on achievements and big things that happened during the year which coming to an end, taking time to browse magazines and think about what I would like to do and achieve in the next year, and…
Late night thoughts: holiday magic
Many people like the Christmas or New Year’s holiday because of the magic and hope that they bring. They make us believe that things will change but we don’t really try doing anything differently ourselves. We rely too much on our expectations of wonder and in hopes that it will be the other people (but…
Getting ready for Thanksgiving
I don’t know about you, but as Canadian Thanksgiving is only a week away, all I can think about is Thanksgiving. Despite the usual business at work and home, I can’t help but daydream about the perfect way in which I will set the table for the main fall holiday. I get stressed about planning…
How to set a mood when entertaining
What makes a special occasion different from a regular dinner/brunch? Aside from the fact that it is actually special, there are many props being used to set up the mood. For example, while getting together as a family on the 25th of December does feel like Christmas, there are also other things that come to…
