more about: holidays
Simple & Festive Holiday Drink Garnishes {Red}
Signature cocktails are always a wonderful addition to holiday parties, and adding a colorful garnish – like a pop of festive red – make such a big difference when it comes to the festive factor of your “star drinks”.
Would You Give Up One of Your Holiday Gifts for Charity?
When I was in college, I lived with four roommates. Instead of giving each other holiday gifts, we pooled our money each year to adopt a local family in need. Two of my roommates shopped for things on the family’s wish list, and we wrapped and delivered their gifts. I thought it was a great tradition—instead of receiving some tchotchke that I probably didn’t need, I felt that we were able to do something meaningful.
Why I Love the U.S. Postal Service (and Why You Should, Too)
If there’s one thing that I don’t love about the holidays, it’s shipping packages. The schlep to the post office, the long lines…is there anyone out there who enjoys that part? And then I discovered something. The post office will pick up packages. From your home. For free. (No kidding!)
How to Start a Family Tradition–and Why It Will Boost Your Happiness.
Starting a family tradition sounds like an oxymoron, right? But traditions have to start somewhere. Studies show that traditions are quite important to family happiness. In fact, family rituals encourage children’s social development and boost feelings of family cohesiveness by 17%. They help provide connection and predictability, which people–especially children–crave. Without traditions, holidays don’t feel much different from ordinary life. And they’re a lot of fun.
Quiz: Are You the Difficult Person Sitting at the Holiday Table?
Most difficult people don’t realize quite how difficult others find them to be; from their perspective, their words and action seem quite reasonable. If you’re finding others difficult, or touchy, maybe you are the difficult one
Gift Giving Made Easier
Real Simple just made my holiday shopping a heck of a lot easier – introducing: On The Go Gift Guides!
I’m not sure which genius on staff is responsible for this lightbulb moment, but I’m sure glad they came up with it. It’s reason enough to start your holiday shopping early this year and avoid that last-minute mad dash to the mall…
