Comments on: How to Slow Down the Holiday Rush

By: Ana Lynn

Ana Lynn — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 15:08:30 +0000

These are great tips. Just the other day, Frank and I have been talking about whether or not we want to start our holidays/Christmas tradition now or wait until we are completely settled and where we want to be. One of the things mentioned was not to give into the commercialism of it all, but enjoy it our way, even if that means slow, steady, and quiet.

By: Tara Newman

Tara Newman — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 13:27:21 +0000

That’s the bummer of it isn’t it? That you wind up feeling inadequate and comparing. That’s how I used to feel. Especially when the kids were young and my facebook “friends” were posting all their shopping and gifting. I had to train myself to focus inward during this time of year.

By: Sarah @ Beauty School Dropout

Sarah @ Beauty School Dropout — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:03:55 +0000

I’ve rarely hosted a holiday meal — my grandma still gets that honor, although we’ve officially moved down the road to my aunt and uncles house for the actual meal since it’s getting to be too much for grandma (and their house is bigger). The holiday craziness for me is gifts — my parents and grandparents are MAJOR gift givers and I just can’t compete money-wise… nor do I really want to, since that’s not really the point after all. But it’s hard not to compare and feel inadequate.

By: Tara Newman

Tara Newman — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 21:06:17 +0000

You are absolutely right! We tend to over think what would make others happy.

By: Tara Newman

Tara Newman — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 21:05:09 +0000

Mmmm, I will write you a doctor’s note!

By: Tara Newman

Tara Newman — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 19:55:07 +0000

Thanks Michelle. We have definitely skipped the holiday card pics a year or two. Cutting the list down is a great idea!

By: Janelle @ Run With No Regrets

Janelle @ Run With No Regrets — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 15:46:22 +0000

This is so important! This time of the year becomes so stressful, and there’s often way too much pressure on mothers and women of the household to put things together. Having enough rest and being able to slow down is SO important, I will definitely be sharing this post! Dropping by from SITS!

By: Ashley Jenkins

Ashley Jenkins — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:59:27 +0000

I absolutely loved these helpful hints! Thanks for sharing!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 13:59:55 +0000

This are really great tips. I can’t say I was talented enough to have any homemade favors but I always tend to go above and beyond to try and please everyone and then end up simply exhausted. Most times it doesn’t take as much to make people happy as I think and in turn I can make myself happy too.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 12:48:19 +0000

i blame my mother for this syndrome. and she still does it today,hence why i might be faking sick on thanksgiving. LOL! i’m so serious!