It's Holiday Season! Want some tips for self care and gift giving?
The holidays can be exciting and fun, but also can be a time for stress and anxiety, with pressure to get gifts for everyone, please all of the extended family by trying to make an appearance at every event, and even deal with tensions between family members.
Plan Your Schedule
Put all of your holiday events on your calendar. That way you can see at a glance what times and dates you have available. Schedule in some time for self-care, too. Block out time for relaxation and reflection as the year comes to an end and you want to make changes for next year. Set aside time to get those holiday mani's done before your special events.
Pray for Your Family
Tensions can be high during the holidays, as well as depression. So take some time to pray for yourself and your family to help navigate the stressful days ahead.
Make a Gift List
Make a list of all the people you need to buy gifts for, then set your budget for gift giving. Don't go into debt using credit cards. You will regret it in January when the bills come in. Find out how much you can spend on your gifts, then budget an approximate amount for each person that will allow you to stay within your financial means.
Gift Ideas
This wouldn't be a Pretty Nails Plus blog without some nail and makeup gift ideas! This month, there are some gift ideas for the holidays. Right now you can get some holiday bundles with discounts for the items inside. Color Street has everything from nail care items to eye products in them:
Stocking stuffers from $3-5.
Hand and nail care items, like cuticle oil, nail strengthener, and nail strengthening serum.
Cleansing Balm that is AMAZING
Lip gloss and lipstick
Holiday nail strips (limited edition)
Eye makeup, to include mascara, eye liner, eyebrow pencils, and eye shadow pallets
Check color, highlighters, and bronzers
Be Thankful
Most importantly, focus on what you are thankful for. When you feel overwhelmed, or things don't seem to going the way you planned; stop. Take a deep breath, and write down or think about things you are thankful for. Think about things you may be taking for granted, and remember how those things felt they first came into your life. As we approach Thanksgiving, let's not forget what that day is all about.
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