Lifestyle: 10 ways to get into the holiday spirit
Welcome to our lifestyle Mondays
Christmas is just a few days away and unfortunately I still have quite a bit of shopping to do. In light of recent tragedies and natural disasters, I know it’s been difficult for many of us to even give the holidays any focus.
Life brings us challenges and curve balls that often knock us off our feet. But we have to remember just how precious life is, and count our blessings. If for some reason you’re struggling to get into the holiday spirit. I hope you find some inspiration in this post.
1. Start a new tradition
I get my family matching PJ’s each year, it’s the one gift we can open up on Christmas eve and feel a sense of unity, even if it only lasts 15 minutes before the kids are off doing their thing and texting their friends.
2. Paint your nails a festive color
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3. Do something unexpected..perhaps something for yourself, and something for someone else. 
If you’ve never colored your hair try it! …If you’ve never volunteered for your favorite organization…go for it!
4. Try this cool craft and donate it to a senior home or facility that could use a festive touch.
All you need is plastic fruit from the dollar store, glue and glitter!
5. Start a journal to begin capturing the special moments in your life….often the ones we take for granted.
6. Learn a new skill – I’m looking for a class to learn how to use my 35mm camera better. What about you, is there something new you’d like to learn?
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7. Add 3 new people to your gift list (i.e.mail carrier, newspaper deliverer, or perhaps someone who gave you outstanding customer service recently)
8. Count your blessings (not your worries)
9. Try this DIY project and turn a basic pair of pumps into something fabulous…then you’re all set for new years eve!
10. Freshen up your environment, it can have a profound effect on how you feel…new lighting, new pillows, scented candles or just a tiny table top holiday tree…..see you’re on your way to getting into the spirit….I see you smiling 🙂
Happy holidays!
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Hi Jackson Family,
I really liked the Pajama Family tradition, every since I’ve known you guys I have enjoyed seeing what’s new for the next year! I want to start my own family tradition in a similar way as well. Thanks for the motivation!
LaQuanna,
Thanks for the comment. Can’t wait to hear more about your new tradition and hope you share a pic with us!