How to Stop, Smell the Roses and Just Be Thankful

Stop and Smell the Roses and Just Be Thankful

How to Feel Thankful and Appreciate What You Have

Do you ever wonder why it sometimes feels so hard to “stop and smell the roses” on the pathway of life? Many people find themselves wishing for the next “chapter” in their lives to begin, without taking time to savor what they do have, and what is currently going on. For example, people often tell themselves that life will be better “when I have more free time”, or “when we have more money,” or even, “when my children start school”. We rarely take the time to look at what is currently going on, appreciate it, and be thankful for it. Instead of spending time focusing on what we don’t have, it’s time to focus on what we do have, and to be grateful for today. Here are some tips to help you accomplish just that:

Tips on Staying Healthy at Thanksgiving

Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner

How to Stay Healthy at Thanksgiving

You might not be able to control the Thanksgiving traffic, the topics of table conversation or the football score, but you can feel completely in control of your weight – even with a table laden with delicious seasonal fare! Below are some ideas on how to make your holiday a slimmer one:

Napkin Folding Ideas for a Kid’s Party

I recently received a wonderful book for review called Top 100 Napkin Folds. Now that temperatures are cooling down in Dallas, it’s time to think about outdoor patio parties on cool fall evenings or a birthday party for you child at a local park.

My daughter loves making any party special; that might include creating place cards for the guests, writing out the menu or fun napkin folding so I was delighted to flip through the 100 examples of napkin folds in this book. The illustrations are incredible and the instructions are easy to follow. Holidays are right around the corner, too. This book would make a great gift for your favorite hostess.