Snap Krackle 'n Pop!: It's time to start taking care of the earth.

Snap Krackle 'n Pop!: It's time to start taking care of the earth.: We have always recycled everything from clothes and shoes to bottles and paper but more recently in the last couple of years I started makin...

Snap Krackle 'n Pop!: Make every day count this Christmas

Snap Krackle 'n Pop!: Make every day count this Christmas: Christmas is a time of joy!  Make every day count.  Christmas it's also a time of stress for a lot of people. Start every day with the b...

Make every day count this Christmas

Christmas is a time of joy!  Make every day count. 

Christmas it's also a time of stress for a lot of people. Start every day with the best breakfast you can whip up to give yourself that much needed energy to do everything on your list. A quick egg omelet with tons of spinach and other veggies does the trick. See this recipe and more on FB's Syl's Cocina Criolla.

Christmas decorating can get familiar from year to year. This Christmas let your creative juices flow and make it your own by adding some DIY projects. You'll be surprised at how much pizzaz you can infuse into your decor with a little imagination, a couple of dollars spent at the hardware store, and a little extra time.

Christmas may be a great time to take that trip you weren't able to take this summer. Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a happy place then make it happen. Some airlines offer great last-minute deals around this time. Think of sunny Florida or Puerto Rico and then just do it. 

Christmas is a time to get together with friends and family you didn't get around to seeing on Thanksgiving. Bring out your favorite family recipes but don't be afraid to experiment with new dishes. It's all about having a jolly good time with your favorite peeps. 

Christmas is a time to get out of your comfort zone to get out--do some caroling with local parishioners.  Or take time off to bring a little cheer to a shut-in, light a child's face with a toy at the children's ward.  Maybe donate a couple of hours at a soup kitchen.  You can ooh and aah at the many tree lightings all over the state or just in your own town. Our family loves the holidays in the Hamptons because all the business establishments go all out with decorations. They can probably give Fifth Avenue a run for their money!  In Southampton, as a prelude to the tree-lighting they have a Xmas parade with all the bells and whistles and the kiddies get free candy. 

 

This is the time to spend a little more, maybe even splurge on a special item for a loved one or for yourself. Century stores have unique clothing and gifts at reasonable prices. Hit the outlets at Bergen Mall.  We guarantee you will find something special for everyone on your list. 

Remember, make every day count. 

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a great cheer!  Also bear in mind that Jesus is the reason for the season.