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The top 10 cookies to bake this season
by Sarah on Friday, November 23rd, 2012 | 3 comments
Maggie's post on Monday about cookie exchanges inspired me to get my bake on. Not that I need much inspiring in that department...Lord help my waistline! But honestly, there's nothing more fun than whipping up a few dozen cookies, especially if they are going to be gifts for the people you cherish. Here are my ten ... [read more] -
A stress-free plan to get your holiday cards out on time
by Sarah on Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 | 10 comments
Holiday cards. The only reason people don’t embrace this traditional ritual and go all bah-humbug on it is because they get behind the 8-ball. Then, when they’re exhausted from the Holiday run-around and overwhelmed with everything they have to get done…they just can’t imagine adding one more thing to the pile. So they throw in ... [read more] -
How to organize a cookie exchange
by MaggieSlater on Monday, November 19th, 2012 | 5 comments
When I was kid, I remember my mom participating in Christmas cookie exchanges. But as an adult, I didn’t hear about any for years. I’m not sure if that was due to my age, or if the idea had subsided. What is a cookie exchange? A cookie exchange is an event in which invited ... [read more] -
7 strategies for keeping unwanted holiday pounds at bay
by MaggieSlater on Thursday, November 15th, 2012 | 5 comments
Hard to believe the holiday season is upon us, isn’t it? If you’re like me, you just spent serious time working off those extra pounds during the September challenge and now SMACK - food temptations are everywhere. I want to eat healthy in the weeks ahead, but I’ve got relatives who can really ... [read more] -
Slow down: 16 ways to simplify this Holiday season
by Sarah on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 | 2 comments
Well, it’s official, the Holiday Season is here. Stop stressing already! What, you think I didn’t see that little crinkle in your brow when you read that? It’s amazing how those imaginary long, laundry lists of things you need to do can suck the Holiday cheer right out of you, especially if you’re already feeling ... [read more] -
A must make recipe for fall: creamy red kuri squash soup
by Sarah on Friday, November 9th, 2012 | 1 comment
Two years ago, I was invited to a weekend retreat by the lovely folks at OnStar. There I met and got to know a handful of incredible bloggers: Megan Francis of The Happiest Mom, Vera Sweeny of Lady & the Blog, Audrey McClelland of Mom Generations, and Melissa Chapman of Married ... [read more] -
Organizational tips to save money (and sanity) on Holiday travel
by Sarah on Monday, November 5th, 2012 | 5 comments
Traveling this holiday season? If you are one of the estimated 92 million people who just nodded your head to that question, keep reading. Traveling can be during this time of year, especially if the weather is iffy and/or small children are involved. The key to surviving with your savings and sanity in tact is, ... [read more]
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