Christmas Countdown Day 19

Take a moment to sit outside and enjoy the Florida Sunshine.

Other parts of the country are experiencing snow and cold weather, so sitting outside may be a bit hard in 20-degree weather, but it is important to get out and breathe the fresh air.

Whether you are in the sunny state of Florida

or in the cold state of Michigan,

enjoy a few minutes outdoors recharging your mind before the busy days of Christmas to do’s take over.

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Christmas Countdown Day 18

Preparing for Christmas company can be a stressful time of the year for many especially with a busy work schedule and family activities that happen right through the last day of school.  With Christmas 6 days away and the countless things that have to be done, take a moment to breathe and think things through.  Make a list of all the things that need to be done and enlist the help of everyone in the family.

As you clean and prepare the guest room, take a moment to throw in a load of laundry;

as you bake, throw in another load of laundry; it may not be the way you are used to doing laundry and it will feel like you are doing laundry every day (which technically you are) but the loads will be smaller, you will have clean clothes, spend less time folding, and putting them away.

For an added treat make your home smell inviting with this simple recipe:

1 tablespoon of cinnamon

1 tablespoon of bay leaves

1 tablespoon of sage leaves

1 tablespoon of rosemary

1 tablespoon of lavender

2 cups of water

Mix all of these in an old medium saucepan and let it simmer on the stove on low heat and your home will be scented.

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Christmas Countdown Day 17

Are you thankful for your fur babies?

The Christmas season can be a little confusing to animals during this holiday season.  They see more activity, smell different foods, have lights on a tree that may have been their spot to lay in, and visitors that normally do not come all year round.

Remember to be sensitive to your pets and do not feed them chocolate or any other number of things that you may eat but may not be safe for pets.  Pets are eager to please you, so remember to give them an extra pat and love on them so that they feel secure in knowing that the changes they see have not made you forget about them.

PS Make sure that you write to Santa Paws and tell him what a good little fur baby you have!

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Christmas Countdown Day 15

How is your shopping coming along 10 days before Christmas?  Shopping from store to store to find those unique treasures for friends and families can take a toll on your body especially your feet. 

Today as you plan your shopping outing, take a moment to look at what you are wearing on your feet so that you can be comfortable. Although those fancy red shoes may put you in the holiday mode,

save those for the Christmas party and consider sneakers, flat boots, or low heel shoes, your feet will thank you.

Take a moment inbetween a few hours of shopping to sit down and give your feet a break.

When you get home soak your feet, apply some lotion, and then don on some socks to keep the moisture in.

In the morning you will have happier feet that won’t hurt!

Happy shopping!

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Christmas Countdown Day 14

Have you ever walked into a little mom and pop store and been captivated not by what is in it but in the way it made you feel?  Perhaps they have soft lighting, candles, and the friendliness of the staff?

Often we are awakened by scents and tones in a room.  Likewise, our home should be the same.  During the Christmas season, there are many options that we can use to help make our home friendly, warm, and inviting.  If you have different candle scents, you can light a different one periodically depending on the mood you are trying to create.  There are pine scented candles to give the scent of a Christmas tree or a cookie scent to give the scent of cookies baking in the oven.  Whatever your scent preference is, light a candle and enjoy the calm of the flickering flame.

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