Just Like Christmas - Gifts of Joy, Wonder, and Gratitude

Keeping joy and wonder alive all year

It's the little things.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” says the Christmas song by Andy Williams. “With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you be of good cheer.” It’s hard not to be caught up in the joy and excitement of the Christmas season. There’s no reason why we can’t approach every season with the same expectation of happiness and wonder. What we look for, we tend to find. Just Like Christmas is about noticing and celebrating the joys and wonders of every season, all year round.

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5 ways to practice gratitude every day

Stress, anxiety, regret, heartache, and wishing for things that we can’t have keep us from feeling inner peace. What can reduce the effects of these negative forces in our lives and bring us closer to the contentment we want? One answer is gratitude. Actively being more grateful for the positive...

Joyful Self

Self-care and self awareness help us focus on the joy in our lives and create more of it.

Focus on optimism to thrive in difficult times

When bad things happen, either to you personally, to someone you care about, or to humanity in general, it can be hard to stay positive. It can sometimes be a challenge just to stay neutral and not be dragged down by depression, anxiety, and fear. If you can focus on...

Gifts and Gratitude

Gratitude and appreciation for our blessings make us happier. Gratitude shared is a gift.

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Thirty Zero-Cost Gifts to Pamper Mom

Gifts to pamper Mom that are free or low cost can be hard to think of. Moms deserve the sun, moon, and stars! But our means don’t always allow us to give our mothers expensive gifts. And we know in our hearts that Mom wouldn’t want us to spend beyond...

Celebrations

Any time we gather with friends or family, it’s a celebration. We should get together more often.

Apple Butter Crumb Bars

Apple Butter Crumb Bars These bars are not too sweet, so are perfect with a cup of hot tea or coffee. The buttery crumb base and topping have a hint of spice which complements the smooth and rich apple butter filling. 1 7/8 cup all purpose flour (or a mixture...