Holidays

“It’s so difficult to find the right gifts for loved-ones because what we really want for the holidays – connection, hope, faith, joy, wonder, magic – can’t be found on the shelves or on-line…”

Are you looking for the perfect gift for a couple this holiday season? Getting a gift for a couple has its share of challenges and difficulties. Generally, women and men have different tastes and hobbies, which can make it extra difficult…

Aaahh, the smell of roasting turkey. Sounds of jingle bells and children’s red-cheeked laughter. Visions of shiny wrapping paper and sparkly trees and glowing menorahs. Joy and connection. The happiest time of the year. Except when it isn’t…

Ever since my childhood, Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday. It was a time for us all to come together to share stories and connect. I recall my mother spending several weeks preparing for the festivities…

After a couple of years spent quietly observing the holiday season, many of us are gearing up for joyful reunions and higher levels of interaction. We’re opening our homes, setting our tables, and welcoming our loved ones…

As you prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, what is on your “Things for which to be Thankful” list? Maybe it is food on the table, a roof over your head, or family and friends who love and support you. Maybe it is the ability to shop in stores…

Sweet potato casserole. Pumpkin pie. Hot chocolate with cinnamon. Yum. Just saying the words makes me want to have some. I can’t count everything I eat during holiday season, and it’s better left unsaid. I just hope I don’t put on 10 pounds…

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate family, friends and those you love, and what better way to show your appreciation than to give them a thoughtful gift? Don’t just bring wine to the feast; surprise your host with a special…

The holidays can be a joyful time filled with tradition, family, and magic but they can also be stressful, filled with too much family (wink wink), extra activities adding more stress to your schedule, and lots and lots of sweet treats and richer foods that can quickly…

The holiday season is always an appropriate time to take a few minutes, pause, and reflect on the gifts you’ve been given, the people you love and cherish and the opportunities you are afforded in life. It is my experience that giving gratitude…