A chance for change.

As we are nearing the end of 2015 we need to take a moment to sit down and reflect on all that has happened this year. The things you have faced and experienced both good and bad will lead you to the direction you want to go in the new year so you can make a plan. The New Year is a chance to make a change to make a difference between last year and what the coming year will be for you. If you don't change anything you do then it will be same old stuff just a different year.

Make a plan not a resolution

Christmas is over and the leftovers from all the food is gone. All the trash is set out for the garbage man to take away. As New Years approaches be sure to Flush all the garbage that has been weighing heavy on your mind all year just like you throw away the trash after Christmas. If you want to enjoy the New Year make a plan and stick to it not make a resolution that you have no intention of doing.

Happiness filled the air

Merry Christmas everyone! Every Christmas it seems we have to dig through the trash because something got thrown away in all the chaos. To avoid that we planned a spot for each person and stacked their presents. Each child was by a grown up who had a garbage bag. We quickly bagged the trash and took straight outside. We then bagged up everyone's gifts so they could open at home so they wouldn't lose part of it. As.my son was leaving he said you did get both.if those gift cards taped to the outside of your present didn't you? And there I go searching the trash to find my second gift card.

When will the Holiday shopping traffic jams end?

All this bumper to bumper traffic will come to an end as the shopping has to come to an end because tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Tomorrow as everyone gathers it is a time focused more on the conversations with family and friends. A time to catch up as you eat dinner while listening to some Christmas music. And no matter what the temperature is outside where you live, you can envision the snow as Elvis starts singing I'm dreaming of a white Christmas. The older you are the more you can't wait till Christmas Morning to watch everyone open their presents. Wishing everyone a Holly Jolly Christmas!

Pack your Silk Stockings!

There is a cold chill in the air reminding us it is almost Christmas. As you bundle up remember several thin layers will allow you to bend your arms while it keeps you warm. Did you know that back in the olden days they use to make a pair is stockings a part of a soldiers survival kit ? It's true. You see the different thin weaves prevented the wind from finding its way in. They had to remain mobile so no heavy thick coats that could prevent their swift movements that were necessary. Happy Holidays Everyone and stay warm!

Eye candy that is yummy for your tummy.

Someone gave me a recipe the other day to try on Christmas. It was a pretty normal recipe for a cake with whip cream instead of icing until she said to crumble the cake layers. When I asked why she said it was easier to just spoon out to serve. Also the punch bowl with all the different colored layers of ingredients made a festive look on your table. I don't own a punchbowl but I will get some kind of glassware and decorate my Christmas Dinner Table to give them "candy for their eyes" and "yummy for their tummy".

Be relaxed so you can enjoy it!

Christmas is just days away now. I want to remind all of you that it is not about going into debt or spending your bill money to buy presents. Everyone that is a grown up certainly doesn't need anything nor do they want you to nor expect you to. They do however expect some good food they can eat. They hope you will be in a jolly festive mood not stressed out about the cost of the presents you got them. The reason for the season is to spend time together enjoying each others company and of course the food.