Comments on: 13 Questions to Ask After the Holidays

By: Joy C. Rockenbach

Joy C. Rockenbach — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:03:10 +0000

I think it is always important to reflect on what went well, what didn’t, what to keep and what to do away with. Some years ago, after what I always refer to as “the Christmas from hell”…I determined that 1) I would give my husband the gift of no debt and 2) I would give gifts that you could either eat, drink, read or take a bath in–disposable and always the right size. I also don’t care if someone re-gifts. To ensure no debt, we started putting $20.00 a week into an envelope so in 50 weeks we had $1,000. when I saw $1,000 in cash, I thought, “I’m not spending that much money on Christmas!! So we are more thoughtful when spending cash, and…NO DEBT. I also never go to the local mall after Halloween!

By: Leisha

Leisha — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 18:15:04 +0000

I love this audit! I was just trying to make myself notes about the best and worst things and take action. These questions really help with the process! Thanks!

By: Yolanda

Yolanda — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:47:14 +0000

Had a holiday filled with family. My youngest is shipping for boot camp next month and it was very nice to have him here. He wrote some very heartfelt letters to everyone. My Uncle, who was put into hospice and told he would not survive to Christmas 2016 is still with us. The gifts we did receive were modest yet thoughtful. I was happy to REALLY FEEL the spirit of Christmas this year and hope to keep that feeling into the New Year.

By: Pam Sartori

Pam Sartori — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:40:04 +0000

This was a very different Christmas for our family. Our oldest son(29) was supposed to go to Florida for the holidays but changed his mind as he has a new job and didn’t want to request the time off. Our youngest son(25) was supposed to be here for the holidays but had an opportunity to go to California and off he went. We are still celebrating as we will have our typical “Christmas” dinner on New Years Day. It pays to be adaptable and I hope to carry that trait into the New Year!
Here’s to adaptability!

By: Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:08:28 +0000

In reply to Kim. Kim, I LOVE your emphasis on filling your home with light while also simplifying. Brilliant (no pun intended)!! Happy new year to you and your family. xo

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 21:05:49 +0000

We had a packed December accompanied by several losses in the past few months. Not much inclination to put up a tree, so we didn’t. Did a fresh swag on the front door, lights outside, lights inside, and strung bright red chili lights on a big houseplant. Added holiday linens and a few larger family decorations. Displayed gifts in the living room, played Christmas music, and lit a winter forest candle. Voila! Christmas spirit!

I love it, and I’m looking forward to NOT spending a day taking tree down and wrapping all the ornaments.

We found that what we really wanted this year was light. Light in the dark days of early winter. Filling the house with soft, twinkly lights was perfect for us. (No kiddos in the house this Christmas, I should point out.)