. The Annual Report
Even if you don’t keep a journal, the concept of the Annual Report will capture the events of the previous year into a permanent record and can become a tradition that will alleviate stress because you don’t write in your journal regularly. It... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 17th, 2010 | 0 comments
. It’s Never Too Early for a List
I don’t really want to say it and maybe you don’t want to hear it, but a Spring is almost here. I saw my first daffodil beaming low from the ground yesterday and I knew it was time to stop, evaluate, and plan. You see, it is the first... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 11th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Between Now and the Thanksgiving Kitchen
Thanksgiving dinner really stresses me. Yes, I get very uptight because traditionally we have this meal in our home with just our immediate family which means that I am chef of all the dishes which are served. This has often been overwhelming to me... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Saving a Ruined Memorial Day Holiday
It is Memorial Day and it is raining! What a mess! The outdoor breakfast had to come inside, the planned games at the park will not take place because we are having hail, rain, and wind. The mid-afternoon hike up the mountain will result in mud,... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. New Year’s Resolutions
Sometimes people ask me about New Year’s Resolutions. I am all for them, but I think they fail, not because we aren’t serious about changing, but because we try to make resolutions and begin to keep them in the midst of holiday stress, illness, and... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Make a List for Next Year, Then Relax
I hate to discourage you, but for the most part there is little time during the “holiday” weeks to keep working on any “non-seasonal” outstanding projects. There will simply not be time nor energy to focus, let alone have much... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Organized for the Holidays Binder
Today I would like to talk about getting organized for the holidays. Yes, I know Halloween will be first and Thanksgiving will be after that, but the holidays and the pressures they bring are coming upon us very quickly. It is time to prepare an... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Its Christmas Company Time
One of the hardest thing about festive times is there isn’t much time or energy to keep up with “ordering” your home. This is especially true if you have company coming to stay for more than just a couple of days! It won’t be... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. An Orderly and Memorable Christmas
I want this next Christmas to be different. I want to look past the gift giving, the decorating, and entertaining, and make it purposeful and meaningful for my family. As I have thought about it, it occurred to me that the best memories I have are of... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 4th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Put Your Life Away & Enjoy the Holidays
My friends, today we are talking about handling the second week of December in such a way that you, too, can enjoy the holidays. I like to use this phrase: “It is my week to put my regular life away so that I can enjoy the... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 4th, 2010 | 0 comments
