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Take it from someone who does what I do for a living: we all have too much stuff. And yet, every year, we go out and buy more stuff for the people we care about. What’s up with that? It’s still possible to show our love and appreciation through gift-giving without cluttering up people’s homes.…
How can you prevent feeling wiped out during the holidays? Do less and enjoy more. Rather than trying to do it all, do what’s most valuable and meaningful to you and your family. When we leaf through the glossy magazine spreads of homes decked out for the holidays, it’s easy to feel the pressure to…
With only about a month before Christmas, it’s a good time to start sharing my favourite tips, designed to ease your stress and increase your enjoyment through the holiday season. This is the first in a series of four. Have you ever attended a social engagement out of obligation, only to regret it later? Or…
I was having lunch with my friend Christine Cushing last week, and she gave me a copy of her book, Fearless in the Kitchen (also the name of her new TV show). As I was riding the train home, I noticed an ad for Taylor Swift’s new CD, Fearless. That night, I watched an episode…
When I was in junior high school I remember learning how to make chocolate pudding in home-ec class. Later that day, I was excited to make it at home for my parents. I measured out all the ingredients, then mixed and poured them into the pot. I was stirring the pudding on the stove, waiting…