Ugly holiday sweaters, like bench-press worthy fruitcakes and way-too-long-and-boring family holiday newsletters are here to stay. Deal with it.
While one can only wish those ugly holiday sweaters were an endangered species, the reality is that there are those people who love ‘em, and no, sadly they are not sight impaired or even color blind. […]

I’m in a mood tonight. Not a good one. I don’t think it’s the holidays because I like the holidays and I don’t even mind the lines and the crowds. You have to expect that at this time of year. I think I’m just tired and burned out. I’m really wishing there was a turn-back-time […]

Giving gifts to teachers, coaches, child caretakers and other people in your children’s lives is a nice tradition. Don’t let it overwhelm you. The main idea is to let that person know you’re thinking of them and you appreciate them.
Here are some great ideas for these folks:
* Baked goods. If you’re nifty in the […]

What causes us to feel frazzled? And importantly, what can we do to return to normalcy?
1. Over booking. When people do too much, with not enough time, they will get frazzled. Get to know yourself and how much time it takes you to do things. You’ll be better educated on scheduling yourself.
2. Sleep. […]