I've got giving on my mind. And the new year. And I'm really amped up for both. And somehow, I've managed to keep the spending and the shopping and the mania under control. Fingers crossed with two weeks left. (If you're feeling the pull to do more, check out my posts on finding the balance and three things at the center of our holiday.) And with this extra time and space, I'm zooming out. Way, way out. I'm looking at the big picture. I'm looking at a warm shelter after many said … [Read more...] about what will you bring?
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three things at the center of our holiday
Last week I wrote about how during the holidays I walk the line between wanting to do and buy everything and taking on way too much and feeling overwhelmed. Plus I'm feeling this pressure, admittedly totally self-created and self-imposed that since we are in a new city and in a new home, the holidays need to be more magical then ever. This is so ridiculous on so many levels, but it's there sitting in my head taunting me. If anything, I should get a complete free pass for Christmas considering … [Read more...] about three things at the center of our holiday