. 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
. Christmas Catnap Craze
What if you made the catnap craze a part of your holiday season? We have so much adrenaline flowing during the next few weeks because of the holidays, extended family being around, eating crazy food, doing crazy things and staying up until crazy... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 4th, 2010 | 0 comments
. The Holidays Are Just Around the Corner
It has rained in my area over the weekend, bringing the smell of fallen and soaked leaves to me every time I open the front door. Yes, it is time to get ready for the holidays. There are so many things to do, so many decisions to make, so many places to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 4th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Time to Think Holidays
Today I would like share ideas about the upcoming holidays. You see, once October hits we have to look at the calendar for a minute and start thinking in an orderly manner about how to prepare for these three pressures. Halloween is a mere four weeks... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 4th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Finish Up Before You Start Again
One of the more challenging aspects of the holidays is the confusion which ensues. This is partially because we fail to finish up one holiday before we start the next. While I am sure that you have been purchasing and stashing away Christmas presents... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Stop, Look, & Listen During Thanksgiving
It is going to be Thanksgiving this week. Yeah! My favorite holiday is here. No presents to worry about buying, wrapping, and giving. No precedents to keep with parties, Christmas cards, and decorations. Nothing but good, plain loving, sharing,... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
