Deck the Halls: less is more

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When I was a child, we had a Christmas tree and a crèche. That’s all. And so did all my extended family. I never saw more than that until many years later. The idea of having special Christmas dishes never crossed my mind back then. But now, it’s not uncommon. The one concept I focus on … [Read more...]

Downsize Your Home to Downsize Your Expenses

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Downsizing takes many forms, not the least of which is to downsize expenses. A large home is costly to maintain both in terms of dollars and in terms of time needed to take care of that maintenance. Either you hire someone to maintain your home or you spend a chunk of time doing it. Sometimes … [Read more...]

Organizing Christmas — an oxymoron?

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Does your home feel overloaded this time of year with all the seasonal decorations? It can and that’s part of the charm, however too much is really too much. Tacky is not festive. When decking your halls, know that they don’t have to look like a decorating magazine photo shoot. Focus on … [Read more...]