Planning Ahead Reduces Stress

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Planning ahead reduces stress and I’m not talking about the calendar/planner kind of planning ahead (although that is definitely important).  I’m talking about the physical part of planning ahead - the practical part. Here’s an example.  My grandkids (Ivy is 2-1/2 and Calvin is 13 months) come over every Tuesday afternoon at lunchtime.  Once they get here, it’s hard to get anything … [Read more...]

It’s Party Time!!!

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Fourth of July weekend is coming up and we’re having people over!  I love entertaining and have learned some strategies for not getting stressed over the preparations. I do not have a cleaning marathon before company comes.  I try hard to keep my house company ready at all times.  That does not mean that my house is perfect.  It absolutely isn’t.  Years ago I heard a quote that I … [Read more...]