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Once again, we have reached a crucial cleaning time of the season. Christmas is officially NEXT WEEK and there is still much to do to be ready for any Christmas festivities you may be having in your home. This week we will be focusing on cleaning different areas, beginning from the top. The Countdown to Christmas [...] With just 11 days until Christmas, there is little time to finish your gift-buying or gift-making. You will save yourself time and stress if you don’t wait until the very last minute. Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to take stock of the gifts that you have, make an executable plan to finish up in the [...] December has so many opportunities to stimulate the senses. One of my favorites is attending a live event such as The Nutcracker or A Christmas Carol. Another is taking part in local events such as The Candy Cane Train (train ride with Santa) or a horse and carriage ride in Freeport. Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge [...] Going to the grocery store without a list, especially for an important holiday meal is always a bad idea. But, going early before things start to run out is a very good one. The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to create your grocery list from the recipes of the dishes you plan to prepare [...] In my house, presents are not placed under the tree until Christmas Eve. I fill the empty space with a new stuffed Christmas creature each year and some empty decorative storage boxes. I was tired of my children picking up the wrapped packages and asking me how many days until they could open them. That [...] A special Christmas meal is a great way to enjoy the blessings of the season together with family and friends. I personally prepare my family’s big Christmas meal on Christmas Eve. Part of this tradition comes from experiencing a Christmas meal while living in Poland. They ate at the sighting of the first star. There [...] Whether you are having guests for Christmas celebrations or having a more intimate celebration with your own family, you likely have activities that need quite a bit of forethought and planning. The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to begin to plan out the final days before Christmas. By setting goals and deadlines for yourself, [...] Happy St. Nicholas Day! Children from around the country and in other parts of the world have put out their boots in hopes of receiving special treats from St. Nick. Today will also be a good day for getting a Christmas tree. With less than 3 weeks left until Christmas, you want to leave plenty [...] If you are fortunate enough this year to have some money in your bank account, bills paid, and food in your pantry, then give thanks this year and remember those who have not been as fortunate. Not only because “what goes around, comes around”, but because we are all human beings and in this [...] |
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