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Finding #JOY in the Holidays

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I received compensation for my work on this post. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.

In just a few days, my oldest daughter will be coming home for the first time since she left for college in July. I may talk and text with her nearly every day, but I cannot believe how excited I am to SEE her on Saturday and have her home for the holidays.

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This week, I’ve tried to work hard to cross a few extra things off my to-do list so that I can truly SAVOR the time I have to spend with her – and with the rest of the family, too. It’s easy during the holidays to get caught up in the hubbub of shopping craziness, the pressure to decorate and bake and send Christmas cards. Too easy. This holiday, I am less concerned with what we GET for Christmas and more concerned with how we FEEL once the holidays are over.

The last few months have been rough on several of us. We’ve been busier than ever (a natural consequence of older kids, I think!) and seem to see less of each other. And it has definitely changed our home to have one of the family “missing,” as happy as we are for her to be loving college so much.

This holiday season, I am making a concerted effort to find the JOY in the holidays.

I am remembering my blessings – particularly my kids and my husband, as well as a safe home to live in, good schools, a job that I love and allows me to work from home, and so many other things.

I am making plans to spend time with each family member, even if it’s only to invite a child upstairs to wrap presents with me for an hour.

I am welcoming the kids into the kitchen so they can bake with me – and create holiday memories like my mom did with me.

I love the holidays, and I am rediscovering the JOY that I used to feel as a child enjoying the holidays (because, let’s face it, the holidays are much more fun when you’re a kid and have no responsibilities!).

What brings you #JOY during the holidays, and how are you finding JOY this year?

Bucket of Joy Giveaway:

To help spread #JOY this holiday, I’m giving away a Bucket of Joy sponsored by SOYJOY. Enter on the giveaway form below before 12/17 at midnight ET, after which a winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. Good luck…and go find some JOY!

SOYJOY BUCKET OF JOY giveaway

Bucket of Joy contains:

  • Mason jar of SOYJOY bars in all seven flavors
  • Plush blanket
  • Wooden letters spelling JOY
  • Galvanized Metal Bucket

 About SOYJOY bars:

  • SOYJOY bars come in 7 flavors, including: dark chocolate cherry, berry, banana, strawberry, cranberry, mango coconut, and blueberry.
  • Each bar is between 130-140 calories, making it a great healthy snack alternative (and a perfect stocking-stuffer!)
  • SOYJOY bars are made with real pieces of fruit and non-GMO ground whole soybeans
  • SOYJOY is certified gluten-free
  • Perfect as a purse-sized snack on the go that won’t crumble or melt (unless you want it to!)
  • SOYJOY bars make quick and easy after-school snacks
  • Pop an unwrapped SOYJOY bar in the microwave for 8-10 seconds for a warm, guilt-free treat

Connect with SOYJOY online at on us.soyjoy.com, on Twitter at @SOYJOYUS and on Facebook at facebook.com/soyjoy

 

I received compensation for my work on this post. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.

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About Lolli

Lolli has written 3740 post in this blog.

I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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