NOT ALONE for Christmas

12/25/2024

When you don’t have this special person in your life, pretend. Fake it…. There are spirits around, sometimes they hide

12/25/2024

Dog walk is done. I found a $10 bill on theroad- a nice surprise for me! Hubby has cleaned the kitchen and returned to his computer in his space. Time to write in my journal, read a bit and then bedtime.
I do dog boarding and this is the one I have for this week.
What is Christmas? Hopefully it means spending time in a pleasurable way.

12/12/2024

December 2024. What are you doing for Christmas? My neighbour asked me a month ago! My standard response is that we, hubby and I, don’t do much for Christmas.
My neighbour insisted that I should figure out what I want.
Christmas is always a tug session. It is fun to have lots of surprises under a tree. But it is so wasteful!
Hubby and I put more effort into dinner and have a dessert.
Generators were on sale so we are getting one. I told hubby that meant we would use the turkey we have in the freezer instead of spending $200 on a fresh local turkey. It will be a relief to have a generator.

What are you doing about Christmas time this year?

12/30/2023

We are almost into the new year, 2024. I hope that everyone here is doing well. I will not post much here until November 2024 when we go into another Christmas season.
Take good care of your selves

12/28/2023

Sometimes life gets crazy. I just finished a business project.
2 hours ago, I was driving to an appointment. I haven't driven since breaking my wrist on Oct 23. My car died just as i was entering an intersection. 3 men pushed my car to the side of the street. I am very thankful for their assistance. Hubby came around and the car would not restart. We may have flooded the car so left it and will return shortly to try again.
I hope everyone here is doing well! Please share - what is going on in your life? Venting can help or maybe someone will make a helpful suggestion.

12/19/2023

12/17/2023

Well hubby decided it would be good to share an online service however when he opened the program his Christmas present was still open on the site. Oh well- no surprise for him on Christmas morning!

12/10/2023

Simple and aromatic!

Here's an idea for a Christmas decoration that will perfume your home: oranges decorated with cloves! Not only do they...

11/13/2023

Unique Ideas for Christmastime.

Despite feeling the season's crunch, one thing for sure to avoid is overspending and digging a debt hole. These five things can help you budget for seasonal shopping, and it helps stave off a holiday debt hangover.

12/24/2022

Here are a couple of ideas for you to try this year if you have the supplies needed:
1) Potpourri or room freshener - Fill a small pot halfway with water, add some or all of the following and heat until it almost boils, then reduce the heat to a simmer so the steam fills the room: whole cloves, cinnamon (whole or ground), 1 or 2 star of anise, citrus peel, tea if you have some smelly stuff you don't want to drink, other aromatic herbs and spices. Start with a smaller amount and add if you want more aroma. I have to restrict the amount of the anise because I find it overwhelms the other scents.
2) Make pomanders: take 1 or more pieces of citrus fruit, poke small holes with a bamboo skewer or fine knife. Fill the holes with whole cloves. Make lines and swirls around the fruit. Put the fruit on a central table where the delightful aroma will fill the room.

from the site below: These oranges decorated with cloves are also called pomanders or pommes d'ambre in French. This is a traditional Christmas decoration dating back to the Middle Ages. The scent of oranges and cloves were used to ward off evil spirits and to stay healthy. Today, this tradition has been somewhat lost.

Here's an idea for a Christmas decoration that will perfume your home: oranges decorated with cloves! Not only do they...

11/23/2022

As we launch into another Christmas season, it is time to consider how YOU feel about this time of year.
What are your memories?
How are you approaching this Christmas?
Grab paper and a pen and make some notes about Christmas Past, Present and Future.
My mom hated Christmas time - as a mom of 5 it meant more work. She didn't know how to make life easier and more enjoyable for her Self. As the youngest member, I felt her grief.
These days, if we don't get what we want, I think that most of us do what we can to improve the situation.
However, the first step is awareness.

Grab paper and a pen and make some notes about Christmas Past, Present and Future. Please share here if you want to.

12/25/2021

Fantastic Toastmasters meeting- every member attended.

Goldstream Toastmasers send warm Christmas greetings to all. May everyone stay healthy and safe during the holiday season.