(ARA) – The holiday season ushers in a time of joy and a spirit of giving — as well as frequent frustration at finding the perfect gifts for the special people in your life. But as the gifts add up, so do the bills. Wouldn’t it be nice to do all your holiday shopping without having to worry about money? You now have a chance to make that dream a reality for all your gift needs.
(ARA) – The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has officially arrived. As Jack Frost begins to nip at your nose, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the variety of toys available for your little ones. In perusing toy shelves during holiday shopping this season, you’ll be sure to notice the popularity of Japanese influence in American kids’ brands continues to dominate.
The holidays are the time of year to share your love and appreciation to the most important people in your life. For many, that includes those people who provide support and services throughout the year. From your favorite babysitter, housekeeper or the hair stylist who always gets your cut just the way you like it, a tip – enclosed in an envelope with a handwritten note – is sure to be appreciated.
But how do you know how much to tip?
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It’s amazing how we fool ourselves… while at the same time believing we are doing what’s best.
Let me give you an example. I overheard a guy telling a group of friends, over drinks, how he had become fed-up with work. Guys being guys, they immediately started to come up with options to fix the problem – ideas like changing company and changing jobs. That was when the guy got all logical…
(ARA) – Older adults are often the best storytellers in the family. Their memories, traditions and talents are just waiting to be shared. But as we approach the holiday season, many older citizens won’t be near their families because they live far apart.
What’s your vision of this holiday season? Creating a memorable holiday is like orchestrating a major production. There are people, props, and agendas involved.
Appoint yourself as the producer and bring together the pieces to transform your vision into a reality.
My mom used to say, “we remember a friend with a flower.” In other words, it’s the intention and not the size of the gift that counts. But in a materialistic-driven society, where everything has a price tag even friendships and holidays, that’s considered “uncool” and politically incorrect.
(ARA) – Teaching a child that the holidays aren’t only about receiving is not always easy in our materialistic culture. Passing on values of giving back to make the world a better place can be a challenge, especially with the pressure of holiday expectations.
However, “Kids get pleasure from seeing someone else happy,” says Charles A. Smith, Ph.D., a professor of child development at the School of Family Studies and Human Services at Kansas State University. “The act of giving unleashes the idea that a child can touch someone’s life.”
The holiday season is upon us. You now have this huge taste of staying organized throughout it. You need to purchase gifts for a number of people. You’ll need to take care of the spouse, the kids of course. You’ll need to remember to take care of your parents, your sisters and brothers….your in laws of course. Then, there are your friends. Don’t forget about the boss either…then there are the co workers….oh, and the neighbor that helps to get your child off the bus. You have to think about your child’s friends, their teachers. Don’t get the bus driver either. How in the world are you supposed to keep track of all of that?
