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5 Ways to Cope with Depression During the Holidays

December 7, 2018 by Alisha 1 Comment

When a lot of us think of December we think about all of the celebrations that happen during the month.  A few of these are Christmas, Hanukkah and Ramadan.   Many people equate these holidays with joy and a time of being with family and loved ones.  But for many this time of year can trigger sadness and increased depression.  There is an expectation for everyone to want to spread good cheer and give more than they receive.  There are a lot of factors that can cause these feelings of hopelessness and depression:

  • SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder can happen year round but typically affects those during the fall and winter months.  The shorter days and colder months tend to just zap all of your energy and can increase depression.  The “winter blues” are real and shouldn’t be dismissed or taken lightly.  A lot of times treatment can include light therapy, medication or counseling.  Since I work overnights I feel like I get about an hour of sunlight a day!  Light therapy has made a huge difference in my mood.
  • Finances – A lot of times you might get caught up trying to keep up with The Joneses and you want to make sure your kids or family have everything they want.  But the stress of not being able to provide if finances are tight can make you feel like you’re letting people down.
  • Stress – Trying to make sure you’ve got the perfect gifts, house is ready for family, dinner for 20 is taken care of…that’s a lot of crap to deal with!
  • People Pleaser – Putting yourself last and making sure everyone else’s needs are met can also wear you down.

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Filed Under: Health & Fitness Tagged With: christmas, depression, holidays, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, stress

5 Places You Don’t Want to Miss When Visiting Santa Claus, Indiana for the Holidays!

December 11, 2017 by Alisha 1 Comment

*Disclaimer:  I was provided with complimentary lodging and tickets.  No other compensation was provided.*

Last weekend the girls and I were invited to spend the weekend in Santa Claus, Indiana.  If you know anything about me then you know I’m pretty much a Grinch and a bit of a Scrooge.  I don’t try to be but something about this time of year just stresses me out and makes me want to hurry the month along.

When the Spencer County Visitor’s Bureau reached out to me I took this as a sign that maybe I need to stop being so Bah Humbug about the Christmas season and try to just roll with the flow.  I mean the city is named Santa Claus  so clearly it’s going to be festive and get you in the mood to enjoy the holidays.

Lake Rudolph Campground & R.V. Resort

The girls and I stayed at Lake Rudolph Campground & R.V. Resort.  There are several different types of cabins and RVs on the site and we stayed in the Rudolph Christmas Cabins.  The Rudolph’s Christmas Cabins feature a master bedroom with a King bed, large loft with a queen mattress and 4 twin-size mattresses, 3 flat screen TVs, electric fireplace, gas grill, fire ring, and a very large covered deck with a lighted Christmas tree!  It was so cute inside and totally reminded me of all the tiny houses that I always see when watching HGTV!

What Is Included

  • Cabin site includes large attached covered deck, picnic table, stand up charcoal grill, fire ring with attached grill grate, gas grill
  • Number of Bedrooms: 1 … includes a King-size bed, clock radio and flat screen TV
  • Lofts include a 1 Queen-size mattress, 4 twin-size mattresses and a flat screen TV
  • Pillows, pillowcases and fitted sheets are provided
  • The bathroom includes a shower/kids tub, sink, and toilet
  • Each unit includes air conditioning and heat
  • Family room includes an electric fireplace, sofa and flat screen TV
  • Full size refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven/Stove
  • Microwave Oven
  • Toaster
  • Sink
  • Coffee Maker
  • Utensils, plates, cups, glasses, pots and pans
  • Dishwashing liquid and broom
  • Free Wifi

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Filed Under: Motherhood, Resources Tagged With: cabins, christmas, family, holidays, indiana, santa claus, travel, vacation

Tips for a Safe Pet Holiday

November 23, 2016 by Alisha 5 Comments

Tips for a Safe Pet Holida

This will be our 2nd Christmas with our dog, Murphy.  The good thing is that he’s pretty much done with all of that annoying puppy chewing and destroying of things that don’t belong to him…LOL!  But that doesn’t mean that he won’t become curious with all of the the commotion going on during the holidays.

Keeping your furry family members safe during the holidays can be a difficult task. Many pet parents plan to include their furry companions in the festivities. This holiday season, it’s important to be mindful of your pet’s eating and exercise habits. Also, remember to steer pets clear from harmful toys and other gifts. Dr. Julie Hansen, DVM, cVMA is the Program Chair of the Veterinary Technology program at Argosy University, Twin Cities. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: animals, cats, christmas, dogs, holidays, pets, safety, tips, toys

Mull Over the Holidays with the Perfect Drink – Mulled Sweet Wine with Cognac

November 21, 2016 by Alisha 4 Comments

I don’t know about you but this time of year always seems to creep up so dang quick!  A few days ago it was almost 80 degrees in Nashville and now its in the lower 50s.  Mother Nature can’t seem to get her life together and let folks deal with temperature changes gradually.  She likes to just toy with our emotions and drop the temp 30 degrees overnight.

The good part of this sudden arctic blast of air is that now I can actually get myself into the holiday season.  The bad part is that even the cold weather isn’t getting rid of my Grinch mood.  If it wasn’t for being a parent I would probably just throw a Christmas wreath on the front door and call it a day.  I’m determined to wait until Thanksgiving before we put the tree up and I’ve got the perfect drink to get me in the mood.

Last year I shared a mulled wine recipe and it was a big hit.  This year we are kicking it up a notch by adding cognac.  If you’re planning to host parties this year, this drink will be sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit!  And the best part about making this drink is that you don’t need any fancy ingredients that can only be found at that one store 20 miles away and cost a small fortune.

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups good red wine
  • 1/2 cup cognac
  • 1/4 rosemary honey
  • 2 1/2 cups honey crisp apple cider
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • orange slices
  •  6 whole cloves

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Filed Under: Food & Wine Tagged With: christmas, cognac, holidays, honey, mulled sweet wine, recipe, thanksgiving

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