holiday

Have Yourself an Eco-Friendly Christmas

It turns out that some scientists think we’re headed for a mass extinction. Merry Christmas! I guess our greedy attitude about the world’s resources is taking its toll on the oceans, rain forests, various ecosystems and the ability for celebrities to own a different fur coat for every day of the week. In order toContinue reading “Have Yourself an Eco-Friendly Christmas”

How to Tell if You Have Holiday Stress

Maybe you haven’t noticed, but Christmas is fast approaching. Along with shopping, partying, trying not to gain 20 pounds, finding the perfect present for your crotchety neighbor, and avoiding those guilt-inducing Salvation Army bell ringers, stress levels are at an all-time high. There’s a good chance you’ll find yourself in a department store with absolutely noContinue reading “How to Tell if You Have Holiday Stress”

Holiday Party Survival Guide

Anyone who knows me is aware that I’m socially inept. Parties, get-togethers, mingles–whatever you want to call it, social interaction gives me hives. I could kick myself for not taking that “How to Make Small Talk” class at the local community college. (That awkward moment when everybody has said they are “fine”, and there’s nothing elseContinue reading “Holiday Party Survival Guide”

Holiday Things Driving Me Crazy Today

I know this time of year is loco. I know it can be frustrating. And I’m sure more murders are committed in December than any other time of year. (That’s the Spirit of Christmas for you.) (Look at all the happy Christmas people.) So I TRY to be patient while children shriek, shoppers cut in line,Continue reading “Holiday Things Driving Me Crazy Today”

Holiday Decorations That Need to Go!

I’m very specific when it comes to holiday decorating. First, NO Christmas decorations can go up before Thanksgiving. Not even a tiny candy cane. Second, Christmas shouldn’t equal tacky. (O Holy S**t! Do not stare directly into the display.) I’m not the Martha Stewart of holiday decorating, but I do draw the line at theContinue reading “Holiday Decorations That Need to Go!”