The stretch from Thanksgiving to Christmas can sometimes feel more like a walk through Mordor, than an evening at the Prancing Pony. From awkward work parties to gatherings of extended family members that may have little left in common, staying positive can be a challenge.
You don't have to be a geek to find a little help in these 24 quotes from the classic Lord of the Rings Trilogy. After all, no one knew how to Celebrate a simple life" better than Tolkein!
1. Caring For Yourself
2. Unwise Curiosity
3. On Giving Advice
4. Not All Who Wander Are Lost
5. On Brash Words
6. Things Worth Saying
7. Even The Bravest Play Small Parts
8. Hope
9. Going Out One's Door
10. True Friendship
11. Getting Started
12. The Wide World
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13. Valor
14: Old Age
15. Don't We All Feel This Way?
16. Truth
17. Valor
18. The Importance of Everyone
19. Old Wives' Tales
20. Uninvited Guests
21. Hastiness
22. Revenge Heals Nothing
23. Grief
24. Endings
12 Practical Ways to Start Living the Hygge Lifestyle Now
Danish people boast of being the "happiest people in the world." Perhaps it has something to do with their practice of "hygge" (pronounced "hooga")--the concept of being cozy, of resting, of slowing down and enjoying the little things with those you love, a pronounced part of their culture.
Here are 12 ways you can incorporate this Danish way of life into your winter and claim your right to rest.
Early 1900's Christmas Cards You Can Print and Send This Year
Love the look of early 1900's holiday greeting cards? Cards of that era tend to be sweet, sentimental, and charming - and very often a little quirky!
Here are 9 favorite vintage Christmas postcards, scanned from my collection that you can print at home to send your loved ones holiday greetings with a vintage flair this year
13 Things You Won't BELIEVE You Can Borrow From The Library
Libraries are a wonderful resource in any community, but did you know that most libraries lend far more than just books? It's all about knowing what to ask for!
Here are some common items that libraries have for patrons to borrow. If you're wondering what treasures you might find available at your own library, just ask at the circulation desk. They'll be happy to help!
You'll Be Queen of the Cookie Swap With These 15 Stunning Christmas Cookies
Here are 15 of the most show-stopping Christmas cookies we have ever seen. With clever ideas and doable recipes, all of these are real winners. Make one of these for your next holiday cookie swap, and we bet you come home with the title Baking Queen of 2023!
12 Grounding Activities to Reach For When Times Are Hard
It's easy to feel adrift when the world just piles on too much. Help steady yourself with these practical activities that can help you feel grounded again.
Anna Chesley
Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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