Do you turn the calendar to October and get immediate anxiety, panick and dread?!?

As a mom, wife, business owner, lover of the Fall and holidays and pumpkins and coffee, I don’t want it to be this way!!!

But nonetheless, if this is you, you are not alone.

Are you already all decorated for Christmas? Starting to shop? In the Christmas spirit?

Or are you just going through the motions to get to 2021?!?

I was in the camp that I just wanted Christmas to come so the year would be over! It has been rough. So many unknowns. I run into scared, rude people every time I leave my home.

As I started getting into my decorations and ornaments, though, with my favorite Christmas album playing, I can say I can’t wait! The spirit of Christmas has really kicked in.

The holidays can feel threatening in many ways. You may feel the desire to put on a coat of armor and build a wall around your loved ones. Maybe your in-laws will be extra critical at family gatherings. Maybe your sister will make comments about the way you look or your Aunt Lolly will making cutting remarks about your parenting skills.

When people are together, hurt is possible and probable.

Fall is such a great time of the year!

Pumpkins and leaves and cooler air are my favorite! Even here in Florida we get in the fall spirit! (Please send me pictures of the leaves changing, though! I miss that so much!)

The downside of fall is the beginning of cold and flu season. So let’s arm ourselves and our homes with natural solutions.

The holidays provide a great excuse to get together with friends and family!

Many times, our get togethers are themed around food and drink. What we are really craving is relationship and feeling good, though! Let’s use the holiday season to move the needle towards wellness.