This season flew by so fast and I am trying to take the time to slow down and really appreciate it. We only have five days left! Five days! Last night we took the kids and drove around looking at Christmas lights and listening to Christmas music on the radio.
So I thought I would share with you a few tips that I am using on slowing down and enjoying the last week of the Christmas season.
Say no to the things that you don't really want to do and say yes to the things you know will bring you joy!
Make sure you actually SCHEDULE some down time for yourself. To just relax and enjoy. Whatever that means for you.
Take notice of the little blessings. At our house at the end of the day we talk about something that happened that day that was a positive thing that we consider a blessing. I have found that the more we do this the more we appreciate the little things.
Unplug for a little bit every day, even it is only 15 minutes or so a day. And on that same note, spend more time in person with people you love and less time on social media!
And last but not least, watch your favorite Christmas movie - and make cookies if that's your thing!
Having said that - here are a couple of recipes that I love!
Peppermint Infused Chocolate Chips
1 cup chocolate chips
Place 1 tablespoon powdered sugar at the bottom of a sealable jar
Add 3-4 drops of YL Peppermint EO onto the sugar and shake to absorb
Add 1 cup of the chocolate chips and shake until dispersed
Let sit for at least one hour
*I use this for eating by themselves and putting in cookies. My extended family asks for them every year!
And then here is a link to a hot chocolate recipe that I love. I use oat milk since I am dairy free!
Merry Christmas!!!
Kay
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