We’ve seen all the holiday movies – Mom’s in the kitchen
baking cookies and pies, the house is stylishly decorated, the kids are in
matching outfits and all is perfect. It’s
on Pinterest every time we turn on the app.
We ooh and ahhh over the latest holiday decorations, amazing recipes fit
for a restaurant and homemade crafts perfect for gifting. Yep, I’m guilty of planning a Pinterest Perfect Holiday Season and there have been a few years I’ve been guilty of
attempting to execute it.
Notice in the above sentence I said “planning” and
“attempting.” That’s as close as I’ve
ever gotten to a perfect holiday season. This year, I’m challenging myself to
something different. I’m throwing out
the amazingly high expectations I set for myself and letting myself just experience
the holidays with my family. After all, my
fondest memories of holidays growing up are about family, togetherness, and
laughter.
Quick – close your eyes and conjure up your best
Thanksgiving and Christmas memories.
Are they about how nice the decoration were, receiving the gift you’d
always wanted or eating food fit for a five star restaurant?
Not once can I remember how a table was set at the holidays,
or how stylish the house was decorated or really if the food was even
good. There are a few great gifts that
make me smile but then I remember the fun we had opening them on Christmas
morning. Waiting for Dad to get his
cameras set up, sitting on that bright blue carpet with Shelly and our brother
in the glow of the colored twinkle lights, and mom smiling through it all. It really wasn’t so much about the gift.
These consistent memories are what I want to capture for my family this
holiday season.
How do you make the Perfect Pinterest Holiday Season? In my book, it’s about creating simple, warm
memories that stick with you to make you smile 20, 30 or 40 years later.
The Perfect Pinterest Holiday Season pin should be a picture
of a family together smiling. Much like the one of ours hanging out in a
tree 15 years ago. It's our 1997 Christmas Card. Tell me that picture doesn't make you smile!
Shake off that Pinterest Perfect! Will you join me in giving yourself a break
this holiday season? Simplify the
holidays and focus on creating important memories for your family. This year, make the holiday season simply
perfect with laughter and family togetherness.
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Lisa Jones |