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\"Peaceful<\/a>
Photo: ForestWander.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After I wrote about how to enjoy a more peaceful holiday season<\/a>, several of you shared your stories about simplifying which I love hearing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Last year, I decided not to put out the 85-piece snow village,” writes Lauren F. “Instead, I arranged some candles and fresh pine boughs on the credenza. My family hardly noticed!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Money’s tight, so I bought everyone on my gift list a used book last Christmas,” Mindy A writes. “I stayed within my budget, and everyone was excited to have a new book to read.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My best friend and I decided to stop exchanging Christmas presents and do something together instead,” writes Ellen M. “Last year we took our daughters to see the Nutcracker Ballet, and it was such a festive, memorable evening.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Here are some ideas for ways to truly enjoy this special season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.   Spend time outside.<\/strong> Enjoy the beauty of winter’s quiet rest. When I am outdoors, I notice how much easier it is to forget about troubles and feel grateful for simple things like the Canadian geese flying overhead or a pair of squirrels scrambling up a tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"winter<\/a>
Photo: Bert Kaufmann<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Make a commitment not to incur any holiday debt.<\/strong> Make a budget, and explore creative ways to enjoy the season without spending too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.  Rethink and retool traditions<\/strong>, especially those that add stress to your life or involve a lot of work. This year, one group of girlfriends decided to forgo individual gifts and instead have a simple exchange where we each give away our favorite book we read this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Photo:<\/a>
Photo: Susanne Nilsson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4.  Don’t put out every decoration.<\/strong> Perhaps this year you could honor your most<\/em> special pieces in simple arrangements. If you don’t miss certain decorations, this might be the year to give some holiday stuff away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.  Make a holiday To Do list<\/strong>, and save it on your computer for future reference. Tackle as many tasks and errands early as you can. Whittle that list down a little bit every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.  Perhaps some of your friends and family members would be interested in giving fewer gifts<\/strong> and sharing experiences where you have fun together instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.  Celebrate the spiritual side<\/strong> of the holiday season. Perhaps you’d like to read a special scripture or story together as a family. (My mom and I are reading The Greatest Gift<\/em> during Advent.) Or set aside a little quiet time so that you can think and pray and meditate. Perhaps your heart is to help those who might need a little extra this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.  Allow for down time.<\/strong> Watch a family holiday movie in your pajamas. Play a board game. Sit by the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate. Enjoy a leisurely walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Do a little less.<\/strong> Commit to fewer holiday parties, events and obligations. Cut back a few tasks here and there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Block out some unstructured time for YOU, when you can simply relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Do we have to go to the Ugly Sweater party?\"<\/a>
“Do we have<\/em> to go to the Christmas Sweater party?”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any ideas to add to this list? I always love hearing from you, so drop a comment below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s to a joyous, peaceful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and the things that really matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. For more ideas, I have a Happy Holidays Pinterest Board<\/a> with natural decorations, easy recipes and homemade gifts. I welcome your suggestions for this board.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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