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Don't Stress This Holiday Season

Take a moment and relax and have fun with your families this holiday because trust me, they will treasure that even more.

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Don't Stress This Holiday Season
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It is easy to stop being thankful after Thanksgiving, and to continue on with your normal busy lives but I want to invite you to continue being thankful even after Thanksgiving. I believe Thanksgiving is so wonderful because it reminds us of the many things we have to be grateful for, and as the holiday season continues it becomes harder and harder to remember the gratefulness we felt during Thanksgiving.

Trust me, it is easy to get caught up in the holiday bustle and become stressed because you are so set on making things perfect for when family comes over. But, I just want to remind you that even if the pie crust is a little burnt, and the lights on the tree aren’t perfect, your holiday can still be perfect. Yes, it is nice to have good food, perfect decorations, and a lot of presents. However, do not forget that the greatest thing about the holidays is being surrounded by the people you love. So, remember to breathe when things become stressful and remember that no one will remember if the pie crust will be burnt, but they will always remember the fun games that were played, the family dinner, and the wonderful holiday togetherness.

I also want to remind all the parents, the families, and the loved ones who work so hard every single holiday to make everything perfect -- you truly are appreciated for everything you do. The work you do to make the holiday meals perfect, the decorations pretty, and the presents amazing do not go unnoticed even if it seems like it.

Y’all are the real MVP’s of the holiday, so take a moment and relax and have fun with your families this holiday because trust me, they will treasure that even more.

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