Are you having trouble recovering from your New Year's celebrations? The scent of citrus is proven to reduce stress. Scrape a lemon peel for a fresh scent that will lift your spirits!



Have each family member write something they have enjoyed about 2021. A gift, a vacation, even a special meal. Put it on a slip of paper (preschoolers can draw theirs) and tuck them in a jar. Open them to share on December 31 to wrap up the old year and ring in the new one! Happy end to 2021!!


It's time to get out and burn off some of those Christmas calories! Even in the snow, you can still enjoy nature. Bikes, skateboards, even a basketball. Or just take a walk. Bundle up and have fun! The park needs you!


Wrapping paper doesn't expire, so shop now for good deals for next year. Raid the CVS or the dollar store to see what they need to unload to make room for January merchandise. Sometimes you can get items for a fraction of their original cost!


Have a "Reverse Santa" celebration on Christmas afternoon. Get a red trash bag and send the kids to pick up everything left from the festivities. Tell them Santa needs to recycle the wrappings and packaging to get ready for next year. Cleanup made easier!