Before Breakfast

Second Cup: Make little moments festive

Nov 30, 2025
Discover how small, festive moments can brighten your everyday life. Learn to create a holiday fun list and schedule joyful events to ensure you celebrate the season. Transform your routines with festive music during car rides and stretches. Swap screen time for Christmas-themed puzzles and vintage holiday magazines for a cozy feel. Simple home changes like new soaps and candles can evoke the season's spirit. Embrace small traditions that bring light during the winter months and make every day a little more festive!
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ADVICE

Make Small Swaps For Festive Days

  • Make small, intentional swaps to make everyday moments feel festive, like switching music or soaps for the season.
  • Schedule some bigger events but prioritize tiny rituals you can actually do daily to boost holiday cheer.
ANECDOTE

Holiday Fun List And Festive Commute

  • Laura creates a holiday fun list with planned events to ensure the family goes to seasonal outings and buys tickets.
  • She also set her car radio to Sirius XM channel 79 (Holly) to make carpool runs feel more festive.
ANECDOTE

Music, Puzzles, And Stretching Rituals

  • Laura listens to Bach's Christmas Oratorio during her daily stretches as a seasonal ritual and part of a larger 2024 listening project.
  • She also works on 1,000-piece Christmas puzzles at night to stay off her phone and relax.
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