You’re never fully dressed without a smile, and without making your best effort at everything you do. So maybe you’re not perfect and polished. Maybe you don’t feel like you have your act together. Who cares? You’ll get there. SMILE!
Relationships
When you don’t want a political party.
Tough political fights are expected this election season. How do you keep them out of the dining room come Thanksgiving? Here are some tips to keep your holiday a non-political party.
- History repeats itself: Who’s given campaign speeches during appetizers before? Speak frankly about their behavior making family members uncomfortable. When asked politely, most people’s bad behavior can be cut off at the pass.
Change the subject – talk abut the floral centerpiece! - Set ground rules: We think that everyone knows not to discuss politics and religion at big gatherings. Not so. Take a cue from boxing refs and make an announcement: “I want a good clean dinner! Any partisanship gets you bumped to the kids table!”
- Shut it down: If someone does spout off, don’t just roll your eyes and go with the flow. Be firm but polite, and change the subject. This is your house.
With these tips, your holiday table can be a politics free zone! Time with family can be stressful, but remember, we also need to be grateful for these folks who drive us crazy- because we also happen to love them very much. Enjoy your family!
Be well and love well.
-Dinah
Celebrating holidays helps your relationship! Get your Halloween on!
Celebrating holidays is good for your relationship – especially if you’re planning a wedding. No excuses for not celebrating Halloween people! Here are 3 reasons why getting in the holiday spirit is good for you and your sweetie.
Holidays are built-in together-time: We discussed the “I’m too busy with my wedding to celebrate Halloween” concept in an earlier post. Snap out of it! Take advantage of the momentum in the existing holiday and create traditions with your partner. We’re making memories people!
Holidays are great for new experiences: and it’s been scientifically proven that couples who learn and experience new things together are happier. Take pumpkin carving classes! Learn to traditional Dia De Los Muertos dances! Get happy!
Holidays are FUN! : Whether or not you’re planning a wedding, we all need a little more fun in our lives. Making time to focus on something Halloweeny be it a spooky dinner, decorating your space or just watching The Great Pumpkin
You’ve got your (fun) work cut out for you. We’ve got Halloween first, Thanksgiving and then the winter holidays are soon upon us. Get out there and celebrate!
