the mom message

Welcome the Holidays! On one hand, there is the commercialization of Christmas [page 22]. TV and catalog ads vying for our kids’ attention as evidence of their tiny voices repetitiously ringing, “I want, I want, I want.” The never ending ‘to do’ list that seems to consume and define us all [page 80]. And we can’t forget the ever abundance of food and drink constantly tempting us and with every dip and pour we fear getting back in the workout zone [page 28].

And then there are the meaningful moments we try to squeeze in between the shopping, mailing, cooking, cleaning and the angst over whether or not we will still fit into our LBD for those holiday parties [page 54]. It’s frustrating [joyous], crazy busy [reflective], and exhausting [renewing] time crammed into one short [endless] month. Our challenge to you this season is to try and tap into the joyous/renewing/reflective part without being overtaken by the frustration/ business/exhaustion that inevitably comes with the time. Celebrate the peace, generosity, good health, and stillness of the season. May you find it wherever you can.

Cheers!

dani and sheri