Stressed? Ways to Avoid that Scrooge Feeling!
Even though I love the holidays, I also dread them because of the stress involved. I feel on-edge, my children are out of sorts and my husband and I seem to fight about family and activities to attend. I don’t want to feel like Scrooge this holiday season. Are there ways to minimize the stress and

posted 6:42:20am Dec. 06, 2013 | read full post »

Are You in a Spending Competition for Your Kids During the Holidays?
I am divorced and think my ex spends way too much money on Christmas gifts for our two young kids. This is causing tension between us. It feels like a competition I can’t win. I find myself spending too much because I don’t want to look cheap. He has more money than I do. I think he buys the kid

posted 8:00:07am Dec. 05, 2013 | read full post »

Shopping with Young Children: Tips to Keep Your Sanity
As much as I love to shop on-line, I prefer to tackle the masses during Christmas and head to the malls and store. My question is, “How can I shop with two little ones (ages two and four) and remain sane?” I will have to take them with me but really want to give it a try.   Holiday shoppin

posted 12:55:11pm Dec. 04, 2013 | read full post »

One Way to Stress Less During the Holiday
Today's video blog offers a big tip on how to stress less during the holiday season. Check it out on my video blog!

posted 8:00:13am Dec. 03, 2013 | read full post »

10 Ways to Deal With Loss During the Holidays
Today, on Cyber Monday, I won't be shopping. I will be attending the funeral of my neighbor who, at 64 years of age, was working in his yard and died. His death was sudden and unexpected. I wished him Happy Thanksgiving before I left to visit family and a few hours later he collapsed in his yard. I

posted 7:40:18am Dec. 02, 2013 | read full post »