Holiday Glamour
Christmas time is the perfect time for making magical family memories. I have so many fond childhood Christmas memories, and none of them have anything to do with any toy I ever received. They all are about cherished family holiday traditions. Over the years our family has created some of our own treasured holiday traditions, and each year I make a list of the moments I most look forward to, the ones that I absolutely must make the time to enjoy and not let slip away in the rush and frenzy of the season. It probably comes as no surprise to you, that most of them have nothing to do with buying, and everything to do with spending- your time in the company of those you love.
So if you are feeling caught up in the Christmas frenzy from running and rushing to complete your shopping lists, take a few moments to check out my “Holiday Glamour Survival Guide!” for some reminders to slow down and make time for the things that really count. I hope it will alleviate any guilt you might have for not being able to afford or find everything on everyone’s list. Most of these can’t be found at any store anyway, so no need to keep driving your self in that crazy traffic.
I hope you enjoy my guide to glamorously surviving the holidays, and wishing you all a Merry Christmas, too!
To Do: Decorate! –Our tree always, always has a paper chain and all the kid’s handmaid ornaments from pre-school days-not fancy or designer- but LOVE!
To Celebrate: My son coming home from college! Family getting together.
To Attend: The Nutcracker Ballet, or any of your children’s school, community, or church plays.
To Hear: Your favorite Holiday classics, choral concerts, hand bell choirs.
To Watch: Classic holiday films. A few favorites: White Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Life, Christmas in Connecticut, A Christmas Story.
To Go: Visit family, friends, & neighbors
To Host: A Merry Margarita’s Party to toast our glamorous friends! Singing & charades are a must -Cheers!
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To Share: Laughter, memories, and the joy of the season.
To Enjoy: My daughter’s Holiday Cookie Tea for her friends.
To Take: Lot’s of pictures to record the memories!
To See: Christmas Parades!
To Send: Christmas Card Greetings
To Sing: All your favorite Christmas carols, or go caroling!
To Try: The Christmas blends at Starbucks.
To Read: “The Night Before Christmas” by Clemente C. Moore, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, “The Autobiography of Santa Claus” as told to Jeff Guinn, “A Red Bird Christmas” by Fannie Flag. http://www.booksamillion.com
To Glamorous Gifts: Local, handmade.
To Give: Any gift given with thoughtfulness and love, will always be the perfect gift!
To Bake: Favorite cookies!!
To Make: Paper Chain & Snowflakes!
To Enjoy: The Christmas lights & decorations.
To Savor: Sitting around the tree and fireplace drinking hot chocolate.
Glamorously Generous: Thoughtfully wrapped gifts (I love gift wrapping!)
Glamorous Giving: Toy’s for Tots, Salvation Army Bell Ringer & Angel Tree; your preferred organization.
Salvation Army or Toys for Tots
Glamorous Gestures: Thank you notes & hostess gifts!
Glamorously Green: Recycle your tree!
To Be: Glamorously, Gratefully, Joyful!
To Remember: The Reason for the Season.
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Lee Ann Brown is the author and creator of the Glamour Survival Guides lifestyle philosophy brand, whose mission is “Redefining Glamour: Your guides to living the glamorous life anywhere, at any age, on any budget”. It was only after several years of working as a model in Atlanta, New York, Miami and Japan, and coming back home to settle down and raise a family, that she realized what living glamorously was really all about, and enjoys sharing her lessons learned through her work and website 
