It's New Years Eve and once again I proclaim my holiday wishes to you a day early. You see I'll be far too busy tomorrow making perogies and sauerkraut for a little New Years Day fest. Tonight I plan to drink champagne in my pajamas and wake up just in time to watch the ball drop. It's becoming a bit of a tradition in our house. 2016 is only a few hours away. Happy New Year! - b.  

My holiday wishes come to you just a tad early this year. Instead of frantically surfing the internet tomorrow morning take a minute to kiss your someone under the mistletoe, or tell your grandparents you love them, or meditate on what this holly-jolly means. It's Christmas after all.

As for me, I'm spending the holiday in Ohio this year. For the first time in 4 years the whole family will be together and I'm going to selfishly savor this time with all of my being. There will be too much of a lot of things, but love is not among them. Love is something we can always share/give more of. Merry Christmas! - b.

With temperatures so low you can count the total degrees on a single hand it's easy to start feeling a little blah about, well, everything. So how do you beat the winter blues? Pretend it's spring! 

You could

...buy fresh flowers for your home.

give yourself an at home spa day...

...wear a springy color.

make a fresh scented room spray...

...put a fresh set of sheets on your bed.

host an indoor picnic with your number one...

This list is as much a reminder to me, as it is a tool for you. I've been feeling a little blue lately and employing just a few of these springy tricks is making a world of difference. What are your favorite spring traditions, and can you move them indoors? - b.