My immediate family is not a religious one. We enjoy the holidays, but not for the reason they were intended when it comes to Lent, Passover, Easter Sunday, and especially Christmas, much to my grandfather’s chagrin. He is a very religious man and I think it hurts him that his great grandchildren have not even been baptized. But holidays mean different things to different people; holidays, for us mean family and love.
Holidays are a time for our family to spend together without running around completing last minute errands, going from activity to activity or dragging the kids around for mundane tasks. We indulge in cuddles and kisses while hanging out in our pajamas and gorging ourselves on delicious treats.
I’ll admit, I am totally sucked into the commercialism of some holidays, especially Easter. I love that Easter means baby bunnies, kittens and ducklings. I love that the kids eat chocolate for breakfast and I adore the fuzzy stuffed animals delivered by the Easter Bunny.
Holidays are a special time for us to celebrate love and friendship regardless of one’s religious beliefs. Everyday is special and should be enjoyed with those we love, but only holidays, memories are made and shared however you choose to reflect. Life makes the best story.
No matter how you choose to spend this Easter holiday, I hope you are surrounded by loved ones. If you chose to spend this time in reflection, I wish you peace and love. If you spend the day in your jammies eating Peeps and chocolate eggs, I hope you have someone to peel the wrappers for you.
Most of all: take some time to press pause. Take in your surroundings, your family and your friends. Enjoy their company and shower them with love; today and every day.
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I am a member of Hallmark’s Press Pause Panel and have been sent a number of items to share with my friends and loved ones as we celebrate Easter and upcoming Mother’s Day, including: Totally Ticklish Duck who giggles when you tickle her under the wings; the Memory Keeping Recordable Frame which allows you to record a 10-second explanation of your photograph; and the adorable Watson the Raccon who participates as the story is shared aloud.
Hallmark has been the go-to holiday card company for years and now carries on the tradition with other memorable keepsakes which can be enjoyed all year long. Life is a special occasion. Enjoy.
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ha! life does make the best story.
Dude. I love that photo. ha.
I’m with you. Family time on holidays is what matters. Candy too. Ahem.
This is a great article! The holidays in my family are absolutely insane and stressful to say the least. I work from home and take care of the kids as well and I know how things can get crazy and out of control. I always send a lot of cards and gifts in the mail through the holidays and I found some great ideas for gifts for the holidays and a few shortcuts that gave me some extra time. For me, even a few extra minutes of spare time seem like a vacation for me. I went to a website that customized stamps and I purchased custom return address stamps, which saved time writing my address a thousand times. I also give them as gifts to friends and relatives. they’re good for the holidays and as house warming gifts, I found out. As one parent to another, I highly recommend this idea for you.
Best Wishes!
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