Managing Your Mental Health over the Holidays
Guest Post by Emma of Sass and Clacks The Christmas period is my favourite time of year. There’s nothing I love more than coming home on a crisp winter evening to a warm pair of slippers, a cosy blanket, and a hot chocolate, and finally finding (or making) that perfect gift gives me the warm fuzzies. There’s tasty treats and celebrations aplenty, and everywhere I turn there’s love, warmth, and affection. However, the traditions and sentiments behind the holiday season can also be a source of stress and anxiety. While for many Christmas is a joyous time to spend with…
Winter Wonderland Style: What to Wear to a Christmas Party
A certain Christmas song says, "It's the most wonderful time of the year." And a poll found that 78 percent of Americans call Christmas their favourite holiday. That doesn't mean Christmas is stress-free, though. If you've got a Christmas party coming up, figuring out what to wear to a Christmas party can give you pause. But you've got more options than you may realize. The best Christmas party outfits will make you feel festive and cheery. Best of all, you won't feel like you're dressing up as one of Santa's elves. Read on for some of the best Christmas party…
Money for Christmas Gifts: How to Save and Afford Presents
The holidays are fast approaching again. For many, this is a joyous time filled with family and fun. For others, it’s a never-ending rollercoaster of money-related stress. If you’re one of those who are stressing, take a deep breath. There are ways for you to save up money for Christmas gifts between now and December 25th. You see, you don’t have to wait until December to create your Christmas list and go shopping. You can start planning right at this very second. Before you run off, though, check out these tips for saving cash during the holidays so you don’t blow your…
Why Fall is the Absolute Best Time to Shop for Christmas
I've talked about shopping early for Christmas on the blog before, and now that the air is crisper and the leaves are turning, I'm back to encourage everyone to try and have a stress-free Christmas season by getting your gifts, decorations and more EARLY! Here's some great reasons why you should probably start your Christmas Shopping, like, yesterday! In one recent study, it was discovered that approximately 45% of all consumers begin shopping for Christmas prior to November 1. That means that if you are already thinking about buying and wrapping Christmas gifts, and getting brand new decorations for your home, you certainly…