The holidays are stressful enough as it is, am I right? So this year I wanted to share a few traditions you could try to bring back that spirit of the holidays amidst the inevitable hustle and bustle.
Here are 3 low-stress holiday traditions to start this year:
1). The 20-Minute Tree Glow
Every night, turn off all the lights except the tree or window decor for 20 minutes. Phones down. Brains quiet. Try a puzzle, drawing or just reading a book. It’s surprisingly magical.
2). The “One Kind Thing” List
Tape a list to the fridge with tiny actions (shovel a neighbour’s walkway, tip a dollar more, text someone you miss). Cross them off as you go. Instant serotonin. Get the kids involved with this one to really dig into the meaning of Christmas and the warm-fuzzies.
3). The “Wrap as You Go” Challenge
The goal: avoid the dreaded 11 PM gift-wrapping marathon on the 24th. You deserve better.
The easy crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ve been waiting for
Got invited to yet another holiday party? This is the repeat-appetizer you can bring to almost any party, always gets gobbled up, and is… “dressed to impress.” Click-through for a downloadable PDF version of the recipe:
Whether you’re spending the holidays with family, friends, roommates or just your perfectly behaved houseplants, I hope your home feels warm and welcoming this month.
Wishing you a season full of calm pockets, small joys, and the perfect amount of sparkle!
Happy Holidays!
