by Christine Hammond on December 12, 2021
The holidays should be several days of reduced work activity set aside to celebrate with family and friends. But all too often, these days are jam-packed filled with obligations, deadlines, expectations, responsibilities, and crises. Instead of letting the exhaustion take over, try these ideas to simplify. Make a list and check it twice. The first… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on November 30, 2018
Anna was already exhausted. The holidays just began and she was overwhelmed by the pressures on her budget, the extra demands on the schedule, the additions of parties and celebrations, and the excessive stuff in the stores. She tried to be excited about decorating, but it felt more like a chore than a pleasure. So… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on November 29, 2012
Do you remember the old nursery lyric “Rock-a-bye Baby” that tells a story about a baby in a cradle in a tree that falls crashing down to the ground when the wind blows? It’s not the most calming of lyrics nor is it a concept that is “baby appropriate”. Yet the tune is sweet so… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on November 15, 2012
Do you find yourself making a list and checking it twice? Isn’t that Santa’s job? With so much to do in such a short time it is easy to double book parties, forget the vanilla extract yet again, lose the address of your favorite client, and spend too much money all before noon today. The… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on November 14, 2012
As if feeling lonely isn’t bad enough by itself, add the Holidays to the mix and your loneliness becomes magnified. Excitement is in the air during this time with extra stuff crowded the isles at most stores in all kinds of bright and cheerful colors screaming “buy me”. The aroma of scented candles and flavored… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on November 13, 2012
Shopping at a big box chain store with numerous displays for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Her. [Oh, I forgot to tell him about the party we are hosting Thanksgiving week for our friends who are leaving the country. I’m going to miss them so much and can’t wait to spend the day with them and… (more…)