The 12 Days of Christmas Countdown: Day 1 (Taking Some Me-Time)
We're counting down the days and double checking our list of chores pre-Christmas. Follow along and add your own tricks to keep this holiday on track. We start with a little meditation and retail therapy.
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a little time reserved just for me. Nothing says Christmas like family–even when they're staying in your home, eating your food and offering "friendly" suggestions on your cooking, clothes, decorating tastes and childrens' upbringing. So before the in-laws, cousins, aunts, uncles and siblings make their way through your door this season, make plans to spend a few hours by your lonesome. Have dad take the kids to see Santa, or call in a favor from your girlfriend to ensure the scheduled playdate happens on her turf. Use those hours to finish wrapping gifts, buying last-minute gifts and psyching yourself up for the days to come. If you're ahead of the game, take an hour or two to pamper…
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Tammi Ulinski
9:00 am on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Under the glow of the tree when everythign is bought and wrapped and placed under it. That's my motivation to get it all done. I love that part! Turn off all the lights in the house and have nothing on but the tree and Christmas music. more ›