The last phase of my Black Friday shopping weekend is gift wrapping. It's a tradition of mine so that the items bought are magically turned into the perfect gifts for each adult child as they open them up on Christmas morning. It will be like I knew exactly what to get them. They will be… Continue reading On my bucket wish list for Christmas
Category: Cheers
The fear of quiet during the holidays
It's the Sunday morning after Thanksgiving. All the excitement of Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday shopping weekend has come to a screeching and mind-numbing silence in the house. It's kind of scary to feel blue after having so much fun. I might need to make some stress relieving tea? Or maybe I should sit still… Continue reading The fear of quiet during the holidays
I’m in love with my chef…and the Tiny Chef show, too
Happy Thanksgiving all! Today's the day to gorge ourselves with food while we give thanks for the little things in life that bring us joy, have taught us lessons, and have made a difference in our lives. I have so many things to be thankful for, I could go on and on, but I won't.… Continue reading I’m in love with my chef…and the Tiny Chef show, too
Finding joy in tender memories
When you're in the midst of health struggles, or battles of life thrown your way to fight off - it's easy to be so absorbed in tasks at hand that you miss little things that helped you create happy memories. Those little things are easier to notice in retrospect. Looking back makes it possible to… Continue reading Finding joy in tender memories
Rolls of fluff happen as we age
A funny thing happens when we cats take on the aging role in life. Bellies expand right before our eyes. It happens so fast, really it does. And it's funny. Is it really funny, Tizzie? Well, kinda. Well, okay, maybe it's not fun getting old. The slower metabolism adds pounds, don't ya know? It has… Continue reading Rolls of fluff happen as we age
50-something tests the 21-day theory – is it worth it?
So you're over 50, and you're wondering if you can change when you're suddenly told you probably should change your habits. The experts tell you, "It'll be worth it if you do." You scramble to find quick answers. What are the (easy) modifications you can make in your life to see a big difference? You… Continue reading 50-something tests the 21-day theory – is it worth it?