Comments on: Plan for the Holidays: 12 Weeks To an Enjoyable Christmas http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/ Live simply, stay sane. Life hacks for home managers. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:43:16 +0200 hourly 1 By: David hogard http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-62463 David hogard Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:05:54 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=695#comment-62463 The holiday certainly can be stressful, and traveling during a holiday is certainly not fun. The roads are packed, traffic is thick, and everyone is anxious to get to their destination. Traveling is also more expensive. thanks a lot for sharing. http://travels423.blogs.experienceproject.com/193592.html The holiday certainly can be stressful, and traveling during a holiday is certainly not fun. The roads are packed, traffic is thick, and everyone is anxious to get to their destination. Traveling is also more expensive. thanks a lot for sharing.

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]]> By: Denise http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-61888 Denise Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:20:50 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=695#comment-61888 Dear Miguel, Sounds as if you and your family need to create your own traditions to get rid of your sad memories. I had a mother-in-law who for years no matter what, HAD to have surgery round Christmas time so she could limp in all bravely. Completely upstaged anything we'd put on. I don't know why she did it because it made my husband livid. Anyhow, Christmas is a time to celebrate family no matter how dysfunctional. I hope you have many happy Christmasses ahead of you and that you will be able to look back with joy and not with sorrow.. Denise Dear Miguel,

Sounds as if you and your family need to create your own traditions to get rid of your sad memories. I had a mother-in-law who for years no matter what, HAD to have surgery round Christmas time so she could limp in all bravely. Completely upstaged anything we’d put on. I don’t know why she did it because it made my husband livid.

Anyhow, Christmas is a time to celebrate family no matter how dysfunctional. I hope you have many happy Christmasses ahead of you and that you will be able to look back with joy and not with sorrow..

Denise

]]> By: 12 Weeks « erinsthoughts http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-21950 12 Weeks « erinsthoughts Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:32:53 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=695#comment-21950 [...] By erinsthoughtsblog I got a chance this morning to check one of my favorite blogs and this is what I found…12 weeks until Christmas.  So I’ve known that Christmas is around the corner and [...] [...] By erinsthoughtsblog I got a chance this morning to check one of my favorite blogs and this is what I found…12 weeks until Christmas.  So I’ve known that Christmas is around the corner and [...]

]]> By: Natural Decors » Blog Archive » 12 Weeks Until Christmas? 3 Things to Do Now http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-21028 Natural Decors » Blog Archive » 12 Weeks Until Christmas? 3 Things to Do Now Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:14:34 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=695#comment-21028 [...] when Simple Mom jolted me out of my Fall bliss to remind me that we only have 12 weeks until Christmas {faint}, I [...] [...] when Simple Mom jolted me out of my Fall bliss to remind me that we only have 12 weeks until Christmas {faint}, I [...]

]]> By: Denise Willms http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-16503 Denise Willms Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:46:51 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=695#comment-16503 I have been counting the days to Christmas for MONTHS! My project this year has been creating an ebook called Saving Christmas. It's a compilation of 30 personal Christmas stories, of how the writers rediscovered the meaning of Christmas by taking a simpler approach. When I first requested submissions for the ebook, I expected stories of how to "make do" and "do without." Instead, these women's experiences of simplifying Christmas convinced me that a simple Christmas can be the most magical of all. If you're interested in reading a free sample of the book, you can get it at my website (no strings!). I have been counting the days to Christmas for MONTHS! My project this year has been creating an ebook called Saving Christmas. It’s a compilation of 30 personal Christmas stories, of how the writers rediscovered the meaning of Christmas by taking a simpler approach.

When I first requested submissions for the ebook, I expected stories of how to “make do” and “do without.” Instead, these women’s experiences of simplifying Christmas convinced me that a simple Christmas can be the most magical of all.

If you’re interested in reading a free sample of the book, you can get it at my website (no strings!).

]]> By: Beyond the “12 Days” - Getting Ready for the Holidays « With Kids http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-11267 Beyond the “12 Days” - Getting Ready for the Holidays « With Kids Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:19:15 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=695#comment-11267 [...] SimpleMom:  http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/ [...] [...] SimpleMom:  http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/ [...]

]]> By: Gena...and the Bottom Line is... http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-8813 Gena...and the Bottom Line is... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:48:27 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=695#comment-8813 What a wonderful list! Thanks for the reminder on how much time is left till the wonderful Celebration of Christmas! Great list and plan! Gena...and the Bottom Line is...'s last blog post...<a href="http://andthebottomlineis.blogspot.com/2008/10/living-proofharry-connick-jr-and-renee.html" rel="nofollow">Living Proof...Harry Connick, Jr. and Renee Zellweger</a> What a wonderful list! Thanks for the reminder on how much time is left till the wonderful Celebration of Christmas! Great list and plan!

Gena…and the Bottom Line is…’s last blog post…Living Proof…Harry Connick, Jr. and Renee Zellweger

]]> By: What a Life! » Blog Archive » Twelve Weeks Before Christmas http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-8309 What a Life! » Blog Archive » Twelve Weeks Before Christmas Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:08:25 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=695#comment-8309 [...] week I was reminded that we have twelve weeks (or so) until Christmas. In the days since, I’ve been pondering our [...] [...] week I was reminded that we have twelve weeks (or so) until Christmas. In the days since, I’ve been pondering our [...]

]]> By: threeundertwo http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-8232 threeundertwo Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:39:51 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=695#comment-8232 Looking forward to this series. I do a little for Christmas all year long. I make a lot of handmade ornaments that become gifts for teachers. This is a perfect time to really start planning because the holidays start coming so fast. Looking forward to this series. I do a little for Christmas all year long. I make a lot of handmade ornaments that become gifts for teachers. This is a perfect time to really start planning because the holidays start coming so fast.

]]> By: Dena http://simplemom.net/preparing-for-christmas-intro/comment-page-1/#comment-8191 Dena Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:54:19 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=695#comment-8191 I didn't realize Christmas was so close. It seems so far away still. But I totally see the need of planning ahead. Last year, we were so crazy around Christmas time that we didn't even open presents until several days later. I don't mind that but I want to be able to do all the wonderful things associated with Christmas like make Christmas cookies. So after I skimmed this blog last night, I sat down with my husband and we made a list of all the things we'd like to do for the Christmas season to make it special, then I planned it all out in my planner with what dates we'll do these things. Now I'm so excited for the dates to get here so we can get out and enjoy the holiday season. I didn’t realize Christmas was so close. It seems so far away still. But I totally see the need of planning ahead. Last year, we were so crazy around Christmas time that we didn’t even open presents until several days later. I don’t mind that but I want to be able to do all the wonderful things associated with Christmas like make Christmas cookies. So after I skimmed this blog last night, I sat down with my husband and we made a list of all the things we’d like to do for the Christmas season to make it special, then I planned it all out in my planner with what dates we’ll do these things. Now I’m so excited for the dates to get here so we can get out and enjoy the holiday season.

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