Sunday December 7th Cut down your own Christmas tree. Go with another family or two. Have fun walking outside in the fresh air and bring your dog if you have one – you will swear they are smiling from ear to ear! Special Note: If you live in Rochester I highly recommend “Country Pines” in Penfield. You will be greeted with a smile and the hot coco is to die for, plus each year they give you a different ornament! (This has been our family tradition for 15 years and we have a wonderful collection of these handmade ornaments!) When you get home light a fire, put on some Christmas music and start decorating your tree and have the kids create an ornament while you string the lights.
Monday December 8th, the Immaculate Conception – go to mass and thank God for the special women in your life. Special Note: This is the second anniversary of my mom’s death and I am still so blessed with her presence in my life! I am lucky and life is good!
Tuesday December 9th play the “Charlie Brown Christmas” CD while writing out your Christmas cards do a few each day and send them out by Dec. 18th and they will be sure to get to everyone on time! Special Note: You can purchase this CD at Starbucks!
Wednesday December 10th shop for all your out of town gifts today. Start early since most shops open up between 8:00-9:00am. First stop Starbucks for a solid kick of caffeine that will keep you going and going! Special Note: Pick up an extra pair of mittens and a hat and bring them to a local shelter. Extra Credit: Get a few pairs and a few hats!
Thursday December 11th take a yoga class. During this time of year we really need to check in with ourselves and take care of ourselves. Choose either a gentle class or a power flow class, which ever you are more in the mood for, but do it. You will feel better, more energized and relaxed. Giving yourself this gift of a yoga class you will be giving those around you the gift of a peaceful “You!” Then wrap one present for your out of town friends and family. Extra Credit: Get it all done and then you will really be relaxed! Breath.
Friday December 12th TGIF! Bake more cookies. Bake a double batch of shortbread since they freeze real well. Freeze half for the holidays and keep half in an air tight container. Invite a neighbor over for tea and conversation!
Saturday December 13th do your weekly cleaning for 2 hours and then take a break and list 10 things are grateful for, your list might start out with, I am grateful that the laundry is done!
The holidays can be very tough on people for a variety of reasons. Be patient, smile often, hold the door open for others, and take the time to truly listen to other people. Those simple acts may mean the difference between a hard day and a good day to those who struggle.
Stay tuned for more fun suggestions December 14th – December 20th!
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