​Quotes to Help You De-stress
By Elizabeth Dubos
 
The holidays can a joyous time because it’s fun to spend time celebrating with friends, family, or that special someone. While some are looking forward to the holiday’s, others may not because it can be a stressful period. People stress about money, family, feeling lonely, feeling exhausted, and more. People have a right to feel stressed about the holidays because it’s an extremely busy and demanding time of the year. Below, I’ve listed some quotes to help you destress throughout the holiday season. You can print out these quotes and place them throughout your house, so every time you see them it reminds you to breathe and remain calm. I wish everyone the best of luck with their stress throughout the holiday season!
 
1. “You can find magic, wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.”
 – Dr. Seuss
2. “The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Sylvia Plath
3. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
– Maya Angelou
4. “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” – Hermann Hesse
5. “And, now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” – John Steinbeck
6. “Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise.” – Victor Hugo
7. “Breath is the power behind all things. I breathe in and know that good things will happen.”
– Tao Porchon-Lynch
8. “Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.” – Unknown
9. “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” –Dalai Lama
10. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything gets accomplished.” – Lao Tzu
11. “Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream.” – John Lennon
12. “Take a deep breath. Inhale peace. Exhale happiness.” – A.D. Posey
13. “Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
14. “There is more to life than increasing its speed.” – Mohandas Gandhi
15. “I’ve decided to be happy because it is good for my health.” – Voltaire
 
Edited by Emily Chance

​Fun Games to Play During the Holiday Season
By Elizabeth Dubos
 
Disclaimer: This blog post is not sponsored by any of the games mentioned below.
 
During the holiday season, friends and family gather together for celebration. What happens when you’ve exhausted conversation topics, are done eating, and it’s not time to go home yet. You don’t want to be rude and dash after dining? Why not a play a game together? Games are great because they’re for various age groups, can pass the time, and everyone can laugh together. Here are my recommendations for games to play during the holiday season.
 
Children Age Appropriate Games:
 
1. Candyland
2. Operation
3. Sorry!
4. Trouble
5. Mouse Trap
6. Zingo Bingo
7. Guess Who?
8. Don’t Break the Ice
9. Simon Says
10. Chutes and Ladders
 
Adult Age Appropriate Games:
 
1. Truth or Dare Jenga
2. Cards Against Humanity
3. Exploding Kittens
4. The Voting Game
5. Telestrations After Dark
6. What Do You Meme?
7. Joking Hazard
8. Drawing Without Dignity
9. UNO – Dare Edition
10. Never Have I Ever
 
All Age Appropriate Games:
 
1. UNO
2. Twister
3. Monopoly
4. SKIP-BO
5. Chess
6. Checkers
7. Pictionary
8. Charades
9. Apples to Apples
10. HedBanz
11. Clue
12. Scrabble
 
 
Edited by Emily Chance