How I De-Stress & Relax

During the holiday season schedules can get CRAZY. This December seems extra busy with many holiday parties all crammed in to about two weeks. When I start to feel overwhelmed I try to stop, relax and figure out how we can through the week without losing our minds and still have family couch/tv time. Our couch time is VERY important to us. ;)

The first on my to-do list was to get us a bit healthier. So I bought daily multi-vitamins. This makes sure we get all of the vitamins and minerals we need!

I love fresh juice. Juice Press is my all time favorite. I usually try and get a green juice or smoothie at least once a week during the hectic holidays to try and combat all of the germs going around on the subway. No one likes being sick during the holidays.

With parties comes lack of sleep. I love sleeping and need a lot of it, so this is a big one for me. We really try hard to sleep in on the weekends (9am is late nowadays) just to catch up from the work week. If I know we have a big night out ahead of us I'll get in to bed around 8:30pm the night before - read and turn off the light by 9pm. I know, I know... I'm a grandma... But I need my sleep! Sleeping is also when your body can fight off all of those germs!

I'll also try and get to a yoga class. A relaxed mind and body will do wonders for your spirit and your health. The last thing anyone wants to be is grumpy around the holidays. A little sweat will get your endorphins going and help burn off all of those Christmas cookies!


How do you relax and de-stress?


Thanks for reading,

Christmas Gifts for the Now What People on your List

Are you, or do you have a super planner like me on your Christmas List???
I've come up with a few gifts that are perfect for the crazy planner on your list!


The Day Designer Planner

Do you have someone on your list that needs a little organizational help? Or someone who just loves writing lists and ummm planning?! This is the best gift! It comes in two sizes and a variety of colors. I'm obsessed. Want it? Click here!


Scented Lavender Candle




















I love candles. I might have a candle addiction??? This lavender candle smells amazing and will help anyone relax during the hectic holiday season. I love the Mrs. Meyer's brand. HomeGoods also has a great selection! Want it? Click here!


Yoga Classes













 I try to take a yoga class at least once a week. A class pack of classes is the perfect gift for anyone who needs to slow their mind after a long day at work. It's also a great way to stay flexible! This is not only a great gift for a friend, but for yourself too!


Massage Gift Certificate
 














I've never met someone who doesn't love a good massage! This is a great gift for workaholics who need 30 or more minutes without the ability to check their phone ;)


Remember, the holidays are a time to celebrate and be with the ones you love. Don't stress too much over gifts. The best gifts come from the heart.

Thanks for reading,

After the Wedding

We've been married for almost three months now.
Since the wedding was across the country from where we currently live, (we live in New Jersey - the wedding was in Oregon, where I grew up) we needed more time. We planned the wedding for almost a year and half. Since I LOVE planning and I'm pretty darn good at it, the process wasn't too bad and the wedding week was just fantastic.

But now... We're married. And I find myself asking now what? Now what? Now What?! What do we need to plan or do? Should we start planning to have baby? Isn't that what people do? What are we supposed to do now???
Then, after the craziness inside my brain subsides a little bit, I think - enjoy being married!
You're married! That's so great!!!

Does any one else have these feelings? Now that you're married what are you supposed do next???
How can we stop thinking - what's next???? - and just enjoy today?

I've started taking yoga classes again to try and calm my ever-running brain.

We need to remember to just sloooow down and enjoy what's in front of us.

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I am so very thankful for my friends, family and husband! And of course our dog and cat! :)

Thanks for reading,