This time of year tends to bring out all the “feels.” For some of us, that means holiday depression rather than seasonal merriment. But there’s no need to despair. Luckily, there are four simple holiday depression hacks you could use today. They are also relatively easy. Did you lose a loved one this year? Suffer any health challenges within your family? Perhaps you or your spouse…
It’s that time of year when friends and family gather at parties and spread holiday cheer. Hosting anyone? No worries! I’ll share four easy ways to have the best holiday party ever. Holiday parties are my jam. I simply love to entertain. From crazy booze-filled Christmas tree trimming parties in my bachelorette pad in Brooklyn, to classy brunches, complete with servers in Floral Park, I…
It’s the day after Halloween, and our town has already strung holiday lights across the major roadways. Instead of pretty shaped holly buds, I think they should hang neon signs saying, Free Stress; It’s Officially Holiday Time! Call me old-fashioned, but I’d like to concentrate on Thanksgiving now. It is a memorable holiday for this country, and the earlier we push up Christmas…
The unofficial start of summer is less than two weeks away. Quick, grab a spatula – Memorial Day Weekend is almost here! Last year I wrote a post that explained the meaning of this holiday: https://www.outwittinglife.com/what-does-memorial-day-mean-to-you-and-your-family/. Please click the link to read about the history behind this day. We have off from work so that we may…
My guess was Hallmark created the Mother’s Day Holiday. Wrong! How the Mother’s Day Holiday started might surprise you. My research found that the holiday originated in the United States (in its modern form), where it is observed on the second Sunday in May. Mother’s Day History Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, whose mother had organized women’s groups to promote friendship and…
When you have been married 30+ years, Valentine’s Day doesn’t seem as much fun as it once was. So, in the spirit of outwitting life, I’ve come up with three unique but cheap ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Would you like to bring back some fun to February 14 also? On my husband and I’s first Valentine’s Day…