What do we tend to do when we know someone is coming over for a visit? And I don’t mean your mom or your sister. I’m talking about real company—like acquaintances, friends, business contacts, new in-laws, that sort of thing. Don’t you frantically start cleaning everything? I used to….still am tempted to do that even […]
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How to Manage Large Family Gatherings During the Holidays…and Stay Sane!
Does the thought of the family gathering for the holidays fill you with excitement and anticipation? Or anxiety & dread? If we are honest, probably a little of both. But if you are like me, then you want the anticipation of all the extra people to far outweigh the moments of anti-social anxious tendencies. I […]
Help! I Have Extra Dinner Guests Tonight! Encouragement for the Unexpected
Let’s be honest. Unexpected dinner guests can cause the most experienced mom a moment of panic…..maybe even several moments of sheer anxiety. Amazingly, there is a way to handle those inevitable situations with calm, confidence and a whole lot of grace. Keep reading and you’ll hear about times that I did NOT handle this well, […]