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“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.” ― Charles M. Schulz
Christmas Shopping: Don’t panic, but Christmas is right around the corner! Do you have your gifts planned out or are you struggling to find a gift that’s just right?
If you need some ideas, be sure to take a look at these ideas based on the price points. Here are some ideas that might be exactly what you’re looking for:
Aromatherapy shower steamers
Kona Grill Brush
Electric organizer
Cold Brew coffee pot
Blue Bottle Coffee subscription
Lego sets (this is fun for all ages)
Birthdate candle
Bourbon or other liquors
Holiday Decor: With Christmas right around the corner, many love to bring a bit of the festiveness of the season into the home (especially if winters are cold and rainy). There are plenty of ways to update your home for the holidays.
Hang a Backsplash Wreath
Make a Coffee Bar Garland
Mix Warm Metal Tones
Celebrate the Nutcracker
Make Paper Lunch Bag Stars
Decorate the Front Porch
Fill a Platter With Balls
Style the Kitchen Counter
Relationships: As the holidays roll around, touted as the happiest time of the year, it's surprising to learn that many couples find it the most stressful period for their relationships.
From squabbles over holiday budgets to disrespectful disagreements about family gatherings, the season seems to bring out the worst in some relationships. If you and your partner find the holidays a tad stressful, fear not—you're not alone. Yet, it's crucial to fortify your relationship even in the face of stress.
Discuss Expectations:
Talk openly about your expectations regarding budget, family time, and holiday traditions.
Example: "Picking out a Christmas tree together is a tradition I'd love to continue. It's a way to create family memories, and I believe the kids will cherish it."
Set Boundaries Together:
Address different ideas about boundaries during the holidays.
Example: Decide on allowing extended family to stay or lending money to struggling family members for gifts.
Work together to establish boundaries that protect your relationship from external pressures.
Zoom Out for Perspective:
Amidst holiday stress, take a step back to focus on the bigger picture.
Example: Prioritize enjoying each other's company over perfect decorations; value time together over elaborate gift wrapping.
Ask, "In five years, what will be most important to us?" to shift focus to meaningful aspects aligned with your values.
Manage Your Emotions:
Resist the urge to control your partner's behavior in stressful situations.
Example: Instead of lecturing, channel that energy into managing your emotions and expressing your needs openly.
Meet Your Own Needs:
Take responsibility for your needs and avoid blaming your partner if they aren't met.
Example: If your partner isn't keen on a community event, find a friend to join you; if they skip a family gathering, spend time with your family independently.
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Remember, the holiday season is not just a time of stress but an opportunity for couples to grow closer. Each disagreement presents a chance to hone communication and emotion regulation skills.
If therapy is an option, don't hesitate to seek support—even attending alone can catalyze positive change in your relationship. Embrace the challenges as opportunities for growth and make this holiday season one to remember positively.
Cheers to thriving relationships and festive joy!
Investments Worth Watching
Your cookware could be bad for your health, so when a brand with non-toxic cookware comes along it tends to be a hit. And if they’re as pretty looking as Caraway, they fly off the shelves.
This brand has managed to raise $70.3 million over 3 rounds and they’re taking the world by storm.
💪 What they do: Caraway specializes in manufacturing non-toxic ceramic cookware.
📅 Founded: 2018
🤑 Funding: $70.3 million in total funding
Get Rec’d
Laney Kilpatrick, navigating the challenges of post-divorce life amid a pandemic, resorts to renting out her vacation home on Hemlock Island to make ends meet. Despite the intrusion on her privacy causing panic attacks, it's a necessary step to retain her sole possession.
However, what begins with broken belongings and near-house fires takes a sinister turn as the property witnesses unsettling occurrences like bloody bones, hex circles, and frightened renters discovering disturbing marks in the guest room closet.
Trapped with the looming threat of someone—or something—that wants to prevent her exit, the island becomes a sinister stage for unfolding mysteries and escalating danger.
😋 MMM, Yummy!
Winter is in full swing which means it’s time to start thinking about meals that warm you up or stick to the ribs.
Baked Ravioli
Butternut squash lasagna
Taco Soup
Coconut chicken curry