There’s something timeless about the holiday season. It has a way of bringing us back to the simplest, happiest moments of our childhood, where laughter and love were the only things that mattered. For me, one of my favorite holiday traditions has always been decorating the Christmas tree with my family.
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Happy Holidays!! This no bake recipe is fun to make and delicious. You can make ahead and decorate any way you would like. I found the wreaths to be festive and cheerful. They also are a crowd favorite.
Las fiestas navideñas están llenas de tradiciones que reúnen a familias y amigos para celebrar y crear recuerdos duraderos. Este año, mi familia y yo empezamos una nueva tradición que no solo es divertida, sino también inclusiva y accesible para todo el mundo: las exhibiciones de luces navideñas o festivas desde el automóvil.
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The holiday season is filled with traditions that bring families and friends together to celebrate and create lasting memories. This year, my family and I are starting a new tradition—one that’s not only fun but also inclusive and accessible to everyone: drive-thru holiday light displays.
For years, my family has enjoyed driving around town to look at holiday lights. We love visiting our local coffee shop to grab a warm drink and then drive around our neighborhood in search of the best holiday decorations. Last year, we realized we could make the experience even more magical by embracing the new wave of drive-thru light shows. These events are popping up in many cities, offering families a unique and safe way to enjoy festive displays without leaving the comfort of their vehicles.
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Bright lights on buildings and cool decorations
Brighten the landscape and cause a sensation
Snail mail and email share tidings and cheer
Wishes for wellness and Happy New Year
Kindness from strangers and heartfelt connection
Show us what matters and trigger reflection
Posts on the social show who they hold dear
Wishes for wellness and Happy New Year
Visit with loved ones and arrive gift bearing
delight in giving while sharing and caring
Joy, peace, and goodwill for those far and near
Wishes for wellness and Happy New Year
When fatigue hits
When the stress rears
When I’m overwhelmed
Focus on what matters, let go of the rest,
and deem the season success!
This was written for fun to be sung to the tune of “My Favorite Things,” by Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodgers in their musical, “The Sound of Music.” Take good care all!
*Stacie Prada was diagnosed with RRMS in 2008 just shy of 38 years old. Her blog, “Keep Doing What You’re Doing” is a compilation of inspiration, exploration, and practical tips for living with Multiple Sclerosis while living a full, productive, and healthy life with a positive perspective. It includes musings on things that help her adapt, cope and celebrate this adventure on earth. Please visit her at http://stacieprada.blogspot.com/
Last year, while wandering St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights, I witnessed something truly…um…festively unforgettable? Yes. Let’s go with that. There, weaving through the crowds of holiday revelers in a slightly unhinged, and somehow intact golf cart, was Scrooge, shouting insults at anyone within earshot and driving as if he’d just discovered the gas pedal. Naturally, I knew immediately: this was a Christmas experience I’d have to have a front row seat for next year.
Continue readingCaramel Apple Dip is an easy and fun recipe to make and add to your Thanksgiving gathering or Fall celebration. When I make this dip, everyone compliments me on how yummy it tastes. It only requires a few ingredients, and you do not need to use the oven. You can make it the night before and refrigerate, one less thing you have to worry about! Enjoy.
Giving, thanks, joy, togetherness, festivities. If you were to see these words, you would most likely think of holidays throughout the year and perhaps picture a happy family, a crackling fire, and laughter from a Hallmark movie.
So, what happens during or after a holiday when you are left feeling defeated, overstimulated, or even just…empty?
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….based on totally true events (probably) from multiple eyewitness reports and personal experience.
Gerard had a rough day.
Physically and mentally exhausted, he pulls into the parking lot of the grocery store. He has been putting off this errand all day but after finally running out of enough necessities, he felt forced to make his stiff body drive the 10 minutes down Old County Road. Despite the neon “Open” sign blazing brightly in the window, not one vehicle was parked in the large lot. The overhead light flickered ominously as he tentatively walked through the automated doors of the store.
Time stopped. He closed his eyes as he accepted the horror in front of him.
Continue readingThis easy 3 ingredient Hocus Pocus Halloween Punch recipe is great to make for all ages. Only takes a few minutes to prepare and is perfect for watching the classic Hocus Pocus movie! Happy Halloween!!