Stress Free Holiday Giving Ideas

Right about now, you just might be ready to find a cave and hide the rest of December. The parties, the shopping, the planning, the baking, the cooking, the decorating, the shopping, the packing, the cleaning, the hosting, the wrapping, the eating, the shopping, the gifting, the Secret Santas, the gift exchanges…….Where does it all end??!!

It’s not too late the change your gift giving strategy for 2019 holiday season.

No matter who you still need to purchase a gift for this year, you can still change direction…even if you already have some gifts for that person. Instead of struggling to find The. Perfect. Gift., choose a charity to donate to in that person’s name.

Here are your guidelines:

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Posted December 18, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Wrap With Style

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…which means there will be gifts to be wrapped with care. Are you tired of using the same stick-on bows you use every year? Are you looking to dress up your wrapping this year? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Check out some of our favorite wrapping ideas that will be sure to add that finishing polish to your holiday this year!

Use Leftover Ornaments

Adding unused ornaments to your gift wrapping can be a fun creative way to step up your wrapping game this year. Either pick a single uniquely shaped ornament (think stars, snowman, candy cane, or snowflake) or a small cluster of like ornaments (think round or icicles). Simply tie the ornament to a ...

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Posted December 11, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Trim Your Christmas Tree Like a Pro

Your Christmas tree is the shining centerpiece during the holiday season, here are some inspiring tips on how to trim your Christmas tree like a pro.

Match Your Home Decor

Whether your home is contemporary, traditional or anything in between, before you get started make sure to choose a style that will fit the design and decor of your home.

Create Some Sparkle with Metallics

Try combining metallic ornaments with unique finishes from matte finishes to high gloss for a more sophisticated look.

Draw Attention with Oversized Ornaments

Use oversized ornaments to pull together a color scheme and to help draw attention ...

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Posted December 4, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Best Way to Store Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner

You actually thought while cooking Thanksgiving Dinner that you might not have enough to feed everyone. What if there were no leftovers?? What if you have a Christmas Vacation moment and it isn’t edible? What if the dog eats the turkey while it’s resting on the countertop? This did happen to a client last year and they spent the day in the Doggie ER getting turkey bones out of the Doberman’s stomach.

None of that is going to happen to you. You’ll have plenty of leftovers. You’ll even sneak a bite on your way out the door to shop Black Friday at 3 AM. To make that little nibble easy to take, follow these easy storage tips from Real Simple on

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Posted November 27, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Shower First Responders with Thanksgiving

Have you ever thought about the fact that while we are all making memories Thanksgiving day with our families & friends, there are men & women protecting us by patrolling our streets or waiting for the bell to ring at our fire stations? They spend the day away from their families so we can safely be with ours.

While in college, I waited tables at a country club. Easter Sunday lunch is a huge day at probably any country club. We had a tremendous buffet brunch with 200 members on the RSVP list. This was going to require all hands on deck. Not one employee of the country club would be able to request the day off. This was my ...

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Posted November 20, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Stage Your Home for Guests

Come this weekend, chestnuts will be roasting on the fire, bellies will still be full from Thanksgiving leftovers, bundles of packages will be wrapped under the tree & everyone will be tired. It’s that time of year! So much fun, celebrating, catching up & running around. Family & friends will be descending on our homes for a meal, gathering or even overnight.

Are you ready?

There’s an easy way to make sure your guests feel comfortable & can find what they need in your home….by stepping into their shoes or if they are staying the night, their bed. It’s true. When you spend a night in your guest accommodations, whatever they may be, you will quickly discover ...

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Posted November 13, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

Top 5 Thanksgiving Holiday Trends

Hello, SO Tribe! I absolutely love pumpkins! I love pumpkins as décor, as a flavor, and as Cinderella’s getaway transportation. When all the fall décor starts to appear in stores my heart lights up. In the last few years, there has been a break from the traditional hues of orange and brown with rough textures replaced with a shift towards dynamic color palettes and soft yet rich textures. Check out our top 5 picks in no particular order below!

Velvet Pumpkins

Velvet has made a comeback and not only in that fabulous pair of flats you just scored. Velvet has finally taken a place of honor within the holiday décor world! Check out this Michael’s Navy Velvet Pumpkin and this Hobby Lobby Burnt ...

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Posted October 30, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

5 Reasons To Scare Yourself: Joy Webber

The fear of change can be crippling. I have never seen myself adverse to change, but obviously, there are varying degrees. New shoes? Yay! New hairstyle? Good. New sheets? Ok. Moving away from your family, your friends, your church, your dream house, and all the familiarity you have known your whole life to go to a state where you literally know no one? Eh… When I moved from Indiana to Texas, I was forced to face this question head-on: Am I still ok with change?

The fact is, even if we aren’t ok with change, it is going to happen. It is inevitable; it cannot be avoided. What can be changed is our attitude toward it. Do we brace for impact and expect the worst, white-knuckling ...

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Posted October 23, 2019. Written by Joy Webber. Edited by .

5 Reasons to Scare Yourself: Leticia Pfeiffer

Real Simple’s September issue had an insightful article on how being scared is actually really healthy, which piqued my interest. I started thinking of times in my life I’ve been scared and if those times really did move me forward to learning & growing.

SO, the team and I decided to parody the article with our own experiences. Today you’ll learn about my experiences and how they helped me. Cristina Sigurdson will enlighten us next week. Joy Weber will wrap us up all neat & organized. We hope you’ll find some inspiration & laughter from our stories to help you in your effort to continue learning & growing.

Adrenaline is ...

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Posted October 9, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

10 Items Every Home Should Have

Architectural Digest recently wrote a blog about 10 Items Every Home Should Have. I was intrigued. Even before I started reading, I started wondering.

Would they be:

Essential safety tools like flashlights in every room should the lights go out
Pantry staples like double stuff Oreos….What? You know you love them!
Unique items like garden clippers in your kitchen for easy fresh bouquets every week
Common organizational tools—my personal fav—a label maker to ensure everything is labeled

My mind ...

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Posted October 2, 2019. Written by Leticia Pfeiffer. Edited by .

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